Vicino ad Alessandria, l'auto finisce contro il guardrail


Defending champion Padraig Harrington made a solid start to the defence of his Hong Kong Open title today with a five-under-par 65.


Firsthand Experience Not Ideal for Quarterback

The Giants might as well let Eli Manning start again next Saturday because they are not going anywhere anyway.


Mine rescuers face dark, death with confidence

SYLVESTER, W., Virginia  - Mike Vaught sounds about as comfortable about coal mining as you'd hope a man tasked to rescue others from deep within the earth would be.


Making one of the NFL's most exciting players look ordinary for much of the day, the Bucs dominated Atlanta 27-0 Sunday to keep the first-place Falcons from clinching the NFC South championship.


Republican Newt Gingrich has built a lucrative business as an author, pundit and consultant since leaving Congress nine years ago.


Confidence in the transitional government is rapidly bleeding away as Somalia becomes a more violent place.


Assen, 14:16 - MOTO, GP OLANDA: POLE PROVVISORIA DI PASINI IN 125

Pole provvisoria di Mattia Pasini nella classe 125 del Gp d'Olanda. Il pilota dell'Aprilia (1'45"603...


Scientists have unraveled one of the mysteries of precisely how a popular type of blood pressure pill protects against heart attacks, showing it not only lowers blood pressure


The supporters involved missed most of the first half of the 1-0 victory over CSKA, said Chelsea on their official website. Dutch winger Arjen Robben scored the only goal in the 24th minute as the London club


India probes mad cow blood samples report

The Indian government is investigating reports that blood samples that could be contaminated with the human form of mad cow disease had entered the country from Britain, a top official said on Tuesday.


Mobile devices will deliver a more personal net within five years, the head of Intel says.


Human Dignity Also Needs to Be Preserved

For more than a year, Richard Lucas has been trying to win permission to cut through his elderly, infirm parents' front porch so they can get from their living quarters onto the street without climbing stairs. And for more than a year, the D.C. historic preservation authorities have found reasons to...


Rep. Charles Rangel, a senior Democrat in Congress and the dean of New York's congressional delegation, said Wednesday he'll retire if the Democrats don't retake control of the House this year.


Sudan gave African Union troops a one-week ultimatum Monday to accept a deal blocking a proposed U.N. peacekeeping force in Darfur or else leave the war-torn region, a step that would likely worsen the world's worst humanitarian disaster.


Bush Says Won't Pay Commentators to Promote Agenda

President Bush on Wednesday ordered  his Cabinet secretaries not to pay media commentators to  promote his legislative agenda, saying payments by the  Education Department were improper and new leadership was now  in place.


The dollar erased earlier losses to  stand steady near recent three-week highs against the euro on  Friday as investors became reluctant to take big bets ahead of  U.S. data and a speech by Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan.


Microsoftâs monthly security bulletin has uncovered a âcriticalâ buffer overrun vulnerability that exists in the processing of JPEG image formats.


(andPOP) - UK Pop star Robbie Williams had a choice: keep using drugs and get fat or stop his drug use and be slim. Williams stopped using drugs.


Cagliari, 13:54 - CALCIO, ZOLA NOMINATO AMBASCIATORE DELL'UNICEF

Gianfranco Zola, attuale consulente tecnico dell'under 21, è stato nominato ambasciatore dell...


Inhaled flu vaccine urged for very young

The inhalable flu vaccine should be given each year to children as young as 2, an advisory vaccine panel said Wednesday.


Eligible to vote for the first time, 21-year-old Valerie Figueroa will play a part in the presidential election this November, joining a throng of new Hispanic voters who may make a difference in the race's outcome in Florida and possibly the nation.


The UN court in The Hague says two British lawyers will represent former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic.


Will Babies"R" Us make it big in the Big Apple?


Britain Rocked by Pictures of Apparent Iraq Abuse

Britain's newspapers published pictures on Wednesday of Iraqis apparently being abused by British soldiers under "Shame" and "Shock" headlines, in echoes of the Abu Ghraib scandal as a court martial rocked the country.


The Welsh health minister is 'extremely concerned' that a mother-of-two has to wait 17 weeks to see a breast cancer consultant.


Google to buy Web security company for $625 mln

Google Inc.  said on Monday it has agreed to buy Web-based security provider Postini for $625 million, expanding its package of online applications to compete with Microsoft Corp.'s  Office.


US demands quick result on Airbus subsidy dispute

PARIS, Dec 7  - The United States wants rapid progress in resolving a dispute with the European Union on public aid to rival aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus, and will call for World Trade Organisation mediation if US-EU talks do not produce results


Rose not impressed after being replaced in starting lineup

The first after-shock from the Vince Carter trade was felt last night and it rattled Jalen Rose. But for one night at least, a potential distraction did not derail the Raptors.


Greenspan sceptical about central bank intervention, warns on US ...

FRANKFURT, Nov 19  - US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan deflated European hopes Friday for coordinated central bank intervention to check the record-setting pace of the euro.


Delta Air Lines (DAL:NYSE - news - research) wants to give bondholders more time to think about trading in some $2.6 billion of unsecured debt for $680 million worth of new secured notes.


The United States has expanded its   force in Iraq to 140,000 troops, the most since January and   13,000 more than five weeks ago, the Pentagon said on Thursday,   amid relentless violence in Baghdad and elsewhere.


Iraqi Premier Offers Plan to Stop Violence

BAGHDAD, Oct. 2 -- Iraq's prime minister announced a new plan Monday aimed at ending the deepening crisis between Shiite and Sunni parties in his government and uniting them behind the drive to stop sectarian killings that have bloodied the country for months.


The asphalt parking lot in front of Forman Mills Clothing Factory Warehouse was crowded Friday morning, as a steady stream of customers filed into the Hillcrest Heights store, while early-bird shoppers hauled bright yellow bags filled with jeans, shirts and sweat suits out to their cars.


Iran says it has met its target to have 3,000 centrifuges enriching uranium for its nuclear programme.


Stewart's gamble pays off with Kansas victory

Tony Stewart prefers winning races on raw speed, not fuel strategy, but was content to coast across the finish line and win yesterday's Banquet 400 in Kansas City, Kan.


Pastor Addresses Controversy Over Blackface Performance

CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The pastor of a Gastonia, N.C., church dealing with a controversy over a recent blackface performance reassured his congregation Sunday that their difficulties will make them stronger.  The Rev. Thomas Holbrooks Jr.


Moneta unica a 1,3435 dollari e 163,34 yen


After skipping training camp, disgruntled center Jason Ball signs a $380,000 contract tender on Friday night with the Chargers.


The theft of a rare Amazon monkey from a Brazilian zoo could harm biologists' efforts to repopulate the endangered species, zoo officials said Wednesday.


Key Al Qaeda suspect killed in shootout in Pakistan

Pakistani Security Forces say they have killed a major al-Qaeda millitant on Monday, September 27. Amjad Farooqi was killed after a shootout with Pakistani Security Forces.


The mother of murdered teenager Danielle Beccan says her daughter was "destined for great things".


Elasmobranch scanner tech ready for War on Terror

Pork-based artificial shark goes to sea The US Navy's plan to detect mines and other underwater objects by their electrical fields - in the same way as sharks and rays find prey - has moved closer to reality.â¦


Vodafone chief has big plans for India's Hutch Essar

Telecom giant Vodafone has said it will invest more than two billion dollars in a drive to make its new Indian purchase, Hutchison Essar, the country's biggest mobile phone company.


Crass public discourse: Time to push back?

The impending return of Don Imus to the airwaves comes as some see a desire for moderation.


Update 3: US Airways Appeals for Employees to Help

US Airways appealed to its employees to come to Philadelphia International Airport on their days off this weekend to help boost staffing, hoping to avoid the type of Christmas fiasco that left the airline with too few workers to fly all its planes and


The Miami Dolphins have appointed former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach Tony Sparano as their head coach, the NFL team said on Wednesday.


Intel Corp has proposed an overhaul of what it says is an increasingly creaky internet that would result in servers running its chips taking as central role in the network as Cisco's routers do today.


Presidente Provincia, interesse per cordata tutta italiana


Leaks in the Big Dig highway tunnel system under downtown Boston are more widespread than officials have acknowledged, and a new state report suggests tens of millions of dollars


Tired of lies, disgraced Olympian Jones tells Oprah

Disgraced Olympian Marion Jones, stripped of her medals and facing six months in prison, told Oprah Winfrey on Wednesday she admitted her steroid use because she could no longer live with her lies.


Microsoft looks to quicken Windows XP SP2 adoption

Prior to the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft set a goal of having 100 million copies distributed through its automatic update (Windows Update downloads not included).


California sends first trade mission to Cuba

California, the top U.S. food producing state, has sent its first official agricultural trade mission to communist Cuba, looking to tap a potential $180 million food market.


Jan. Job Gains Seen Strong, Erasing Bush Losses

If forecasts can be believed, job  growth in January will finally return U.S. employment to where  it was before the 2001 recession and erase the jobs lost during  President Bush's first term.


Apparently, some two thirds of home users think they are safe from online threats, but 20 percent of home computers are infected by a virus, and 80 percent have problems with spyware and adware.


U.S.: Nigeria militants to broaden range

The United States warned Friday that Nigerian militants may be planning to expand their activities beyond the country's restive oil-producing southern regions.


Dell's CEO Rollins evicted from brass box

Dell 2.0 - 'Now shipping with less brain' Comment Dell's siamese twin management experiment has ended with only the brand name baby surviving the surgeon's cut.â¦


The Wall Street Journal has just accepted Facebook's request to be online friends.


House Passes Revised Children's Health Bill, but Timing Irks GOP

After hours of partisan warfare and delay, the House easily approved a new version of legislation to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program yesterday, but the vote failed to get any more Republicans to override another promised veto from President Bush.


Beijing May Green for the Olympics, but Long-Term Forecast Is Gray

For the worldâs Olympians, Beijingâs air is a performance issue. For the cityâs estimated 12 million residents, pollution is an inescapable health and quality-of-life issue.


Archbishop controversy: does sharia have a role in Britain?

The head of the Church of England answers critics of a speech in which he said  it might be applicable in certain areas.


Aumentano debiti finanziari, +11% rispetto al 2006


Magnetic toys have been ubiquitous at birthday parties for years. Now they are also appearing in lawsuits.


Martin Jol today blamed Fredi Kanoute for costing Tottenham their best chance of silverware this season. The striker conceded a penalty with an extraordinary handball during


BAGHDAD - Two top aides to ousted Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, including his lieutenant Ali Hassan al-Majid, known as "Chemical Ali," appeared at a pre-trial hearing on Saturday, an Iraqi judge said.


A Media Circus with Chinese Characteristics

The five-yearly National Party Congress comes to Beijing, bringing traffic jams, political crackdowns and court intrigue. Never mind that its outcome is vital for the nation's future


Carphone selling new Nokia fashion phone

Britain's Carphone Warehouse has  started sales of a black fashion phone model from the world's  top cellphone maker Nokia  which has not yet been  unveiled by the Finnish company.


The rules of engagement have changed from 1994, but National Hockey League players insist they have the resolve for a prolonged labour war.


Weighing I.B.M.'s Possible Absence in the PC Market

I.B.M. is in discussions to sell its PC business to Lenovo, the largest maker of PC's in China - a burgeoning market that Hewlett-Packard and Dell covet.


India asks the US to withdraw sanctions on two scientists accused of selling nuclear technology to Iran.


Using its strengths in virtual machine technology, VMWare Inc. on Monday unwrapped new beta software for the desktop that allows administrators to more securely deploy and mange work environments outside the corporate network.


Kerry Gets Post-Debate Bounce in Election Futures

Online futures traders raised their bets on Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry on Friday after the first debate with President Bush, although the overall odds still favored the incumbent.


Doctors in role of terrorist not viewed as a surprise

LONDON -- Ayman al-Zawahri, Al Qaeda's No. 2. George Habash of the PLO. Mahmoud Zahar, the Hamas strongman in Gaza. All trained as doctors -- as did at least six suspects in the failed bomb attacks in Britain.


Prosciolto da ogni accusa. Da Emergency una speranza: "Potremmo tornare"La testimonianza dell'inviato di Repubblica. Soddisfazione per il premier                                            Kabul, dopo 90 giorni Hanefi fuori dal carcere "Mi tese la mano e sorrise, ero libero"


YouTube copyright warnings expected soon

YouTube agreed Tuesday to post Japanese warnings against uploading copyrighted material onto its popular video-sharing Web site soon, a group of Japanese companies said.


A White House official said Condoleezza Rice has undergone successful surgery at a Washington hospital. President Bush's choice to be the next secretary of state was treated for noncancerous growths in her uterus.


Iran says has missile with 2,000 km range

Iran is able to launch a missile with a range of 2,000 km (1,250 miles), the official IRNA news agency on Tuesday quoted influential former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani as saying.


Blackstone agrees to buy 20 pct of China BlueStar

Blackstone Group  has agreed to buy 20 percent of chemical maker China National BlueStar (Group) Corp for up to $600 million, the private equity groups said on Monday, marking its first major investment in the fast-growing market.


Typhoon Nanmadol hits the eastern Philippines

REAL, Philippines : Gale-force winds from Typhoon Nanmadol blacked out the eastern Philippines early Thursday, disrupting rescue efforts for victims of a previous storm that left nearly 600 people dead or missing elsewhere, officials said.


Parliament elected Yasuo Fukuda to be Japan's prime minister Tuesday, thrusting the moderate political insider into the job of taking on a resurgent opposition and rebuilding the scandal-scarred ruling party.


Brocade Communications Systems has agreed to pay a $7 million penalty to settle charges of stock-option backdating fraud.


UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has dispatched a team to Jerusalem to look into allegations that a UN ambulance driver was filmed putting a Qassam rocket into his vehicle.


State health officials worried about rationing flu vaccine

PORTLAND, Maine - A federal plan to steer shipments of influenza shots to high-need patients could ease MaineÂ´s critical shortage, but the stateÂ´s top public health official worries that it may not be enough.


Medicare premiums will rise 17.4 percent next year, or $11.60 a month, the largest dollar increase in the program's 40-year history, the US Health and Human Services Department said Friday.


For Families of Autistic, the Fight for Ordinary

Families with autistic children are finding that techniques that have proved successful in the class can be tried at home.


Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney will be out for at least another three weeks.


Newest iPod From Apple Holds Photos and Music

The new iPod Photo, priced at $499 and $599, will be able to store up to 25,000 wallet-size images and up to 15,000 songs.


For U.S., The Goal Is Now 'Iraqi Solutions'

In the year since President Bush announced he was changing course in Iraq with a troop "surge" and a new strategy, U.S. military and diplomatic officials have begun their own quiet policy shift. After countless unsuccessful efforts to push Iraqis toward various political, economic and security...


After an H.P. employee was raped and killed by a driver the company employed, Indiaâs highest court may force international firms to do more to guard local workersâ safety.


Ticketmaster Signs Resale Deal With N.F.L.

In another push into the lucrative secondary ticket market, the company plans to introduce a Web site next year that can be used to resell tickets to pro football games.


Johnson Says Coach Ignored His Condition

NEW YORK -- Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson said coach Bill Belichick subjected him to hard hits in practice while he was recovering from a concussion _ against the advice of the team's top trainer.


Narendra Modi is sworn in as the chief minister of the western Indian state of Gujarat for a second consecutive term.


Turkey says Cyprus should cancel plans to award offshore oil exploration and drilling rights.


AMD Tries To Compete With Intel By Releasing Athlon 64 3000

AMD has expanded its family of low-voltage mobile processors designed to offer high performance, security and mobility for thin and light notebooks.


Ferrari's Felipe Massa will start on pole in Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton.


Washington's Arrington, Hall Doubtful for Sunday

Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington and kicker John Hall are listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Green Bay Packers.


U.S. Flight Lands in Vietnam After 30 Years

Late Friday, a United Airlines  plane will arrive in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, marking the  first time that a commercial American airliner will be landing  in the country since the Vietnam War.


Russia Warns West Against Meddling in Ukraine

During a visit to Turkey, Russian President Vladimr Putin warned western countries against fomenting divisions in Ukraine and other countries, describing such attempts as counterproductive and destabilizing.


WHILE India was celebrating its Independence Day, another important event was taking place on the other side of the world, in Venezuela.


Two new facilities use solar power to produce hydrogen and biofuels, showing progress in the quest to add a little sun to your fuel tank. In Autopia.


Too fat? Too thin? Getting pregnant may be harder

Men who weigh too much are more likely to have poor sperm quality, research on nearly 1,600 young Danish men has found. Being too thin is a problem, too.


204 feared killed in China's coal mine disaster

At least 56 people were killed in a major coal mine disaster in China today and the toll may rise to 204 with officials nearly giving up hope of finding the missing 148 miners alive in central Henan province.


Nets and New Drug Make Inroads Against Malaria

Widespread distribution of mosquito nets and a new medicine sharply reduced malaria deaths in several African countries, World Health Organization researchers reported.


The Federal Trade Commission finalized its ruling that Rambus Inc. violated antitrust laws, imposing limits on the royalties the memory chip designer can charge.


THE Australian share market finished slightly weaker today, as investors continued to engage in some profit taking after last week's record highs.


Former U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters may miss the French Open and limit her farewell season further to reduce the risk of injury.


Blog: If you're thinking of changing carriers to AT&T to get Apple's iPhone, there are some things you should know. We detail them here.


Retailer Woolworths sees its shares rise more than 20% after private equity group Apax says it is considering a takeover bid.


Farmers' leaders are optimistic the UK's first case of bluetongue disease may be an isolated incident.


Agenzia presenta dati censimento beni Stato italiano


Malaysia extends amnesty for illegal immigrants

Malaysia has extended an amnesty for illegal immigrants to leave the country until Jan. 31, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Wednesday, in a gesture of sympathy to Asian nations ravaged by a tsunami. More than 69,000 people have been killed in the region and thousands left homeless after a powerful undersea earthquake off Indonesia's island of Sumatra triggered the weekend tsunami.


U.S. reserves judgment on Palestinian govt: Rice

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice denied in comments aired on Friday that the United States had decided to boycott all ministers of a Palestinian unity government now being formed.


Sport Anglers Said to Catch More Fish Than Thought

Casual fishermen reel in nearly a quarter of the catch of overfished saltwater species, a much higher share than previously thought, researchers report in a new study.


China "leaps forward" with the next generation internet

China has started to use CERNET2, the next-generation internet network. It is connecting 25 universities and 20 cities. CERNET stands for China Education and Research NETwork.


Litvinenko witness Kovtun has acute poisoning: Ifax

Dmitry Kovtun, a contact of poisoned Russian ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko, is suffering from acute radiation poisoning, Interfax news agency said on Friday, citing his medical notes.


If you want proof that a cultural divide separates Europe and America, the book business is a place to start.


For the first time in almost two years, there are no bright planets in the evening sky. You might as well stay inside and eat dinner. The morning sky, on the other hand, is sparkling. Mercury. Venus. Saturn. A slender crescent Moon. The luminous stars of Orion. They're all on display in the days ahead: Sept. 10th through 12th.


A court has opened the way for the possible exoneration of a commander who fought against the Red Army in Russia's civil war and was executed by the Bolsheviks, a human rights activist said Tuesday.


Nel costo procapite incidono soprattutto gli interessi del debito pubblicoPer le spede del personale siamo superati di molto da Regno Unito e dai cugini francesi                                            Studio Cgia, per la burocrazia  5.564 euro L'Italia superata solo dalla Francia


Oil hit an all-time high over $80 a barrel on Thursday after Hurricane Humberto forced the closure of some U.S. Gulf refiners, stoking supply concerns amid falling inventories in the world's top consumer.


Milano, 16:29 - CALCIO, INTER; MATERAZZI: CON ROMA PROVA DEL NOVE

Il difensore nerazzurro Marco Materazzi. vede nella prossima gara interna dell'Inter contro la Roma,...


Sharon may offer state to Palestinians if they stop terror

Predicting a year of opportunity for peace talks, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon held out the prospect of an independent state for the Palestinians if they stop violence against Israel, but Palestinian officials dismissed the gesture as nothing new.


Like Martin Scorsese's "After Hours," "Freak Weather" is the story of an accidental journey, a thwarted attempt to return home that turns into a voyage of self-knowledge.


Rising rates of obesity will lead to dramatic increases in the number of people with Alzheimer's disease, experts have predicted.


BEIJING - Foreign diplomats who visited the site of a mysterious explosion in North Korea said yesterday it was a hydroelectric project under heavy construction.


Rivals charge Microsoft wants to "hamstring" them

Microsoft MSFT.O is working to   hamstring software companies trying to overcome "inherent   weaknesses" in Windows security, rival McAfee Inc. MFE.N   charged in a full-page ad in Monday's Financial Times.


By Heather Civil, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach  Feb. 16--SANTA ROSA BEACH -- Regional Utilities is upgrading a portion of its water system to meet increasing demand in South Walton County.


Republican Dino Rossi, who lost the closest race for governor in U.S. history in 2004, said Thursday he'll seek a rematch with Washington Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire next year.


Before Israel Morales boarded a plane from Mexico City to Tijuana, his mother slipped a tiny plastic bag containing a coin, lentils and an image of Christ into his pocket, so he wouldn't be without money, food or faith.


The arrest in south China of a Hong Kong pro-democracy politician for hiring a prostitute has eroded support for his party and hurt its chance of victory in the city's legislative elections next month.


Newly-appointed Roma coach Rudi Voller would be willing to step down if his predecessor Cesare Prandelli decides to return to the Giallorossi club.


SocGen under pressure as trader released

Exchange officials warned Societe Generale about rogue trader Jerome Kerviel's deals late last year, a Paris prosecutor said, piling pressure on the French bank to explain why his trades were not discovered sooner.


Prime Minister Tony Blair has arrived back from his diplomatic mission to the Middle East to try to resurrect the peace process. Mr Blair held talks with his Israeli counterpart, Ariel Sharon, and the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas.


Dee Brown will have to wait another day to face the Detroit Tigers.


NEW YORK  - Shots of botulinum toxin, better known as Botox, can relieve constipation caused by inappropriate contraction or inability to relax the pelvic floor muscles during defecation, according to Italian researchers.


Prosecutors Urge Stewart Conviction Upheld

The government urged a federal appeals court to uphold the conviction of Martha Stewart, arguing that "overwhelming evidence" supported the guilty verdict against the celebrity homemaker.


Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai offers to help end clashes in an arid part of Kenya.


EU summit adopts bold environmental strategy

European Union leaders clinched agreement on Friday on a bold long-term strategy for energy policy and climate change aimed at leading the world in the fight against global warming, diplomats said.


Anti-war activists consider 1st Lt. Ehren Watada a hero for his refusal to go to Iraq. The Army accuses him of betraying his fellow soldiers.


Continua la polemica sulle iniziative sulla sicurezzaIl ministro dell'Interno: "Difendiamo i piÃ¹ deboli"                                            Sicurezza, lo stupore di Amato "Stupefatto per i toni delle critiche"


Bergamo, 19:22 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: CONTRO IL GENOA RIENTRA DONI

Allenamento pomeridiano per l'Atalanta che lavora a Zingonia con la testa alle gravi condizioni di s...


Bank Outlines How Trader Hid His Activities

SociÃ©tÃ© GÃ©nÃ©rale said a junior trader who racked up more than $7 billion in losses misused computer access codes and falsified documents.


NEW YORK -- Surgery to separate German twins connected at the head resumed in Maryland on Wednesday after complications affecting one of the girls halted an earlier operation, a hospital spokeswoman said.


At Least 27 Killed in 2 Rebel Attacks in Baghdad

The attacks further underscore the capital's vulnerability to insurgent violence as the January elections approach.


The alternative browser, developed (and continually re-developed) by a network of programmers, is available for free download from the non-profit Mozilla Foundation website.


Germany seeks to restrict far-right rallies ahead of sensitive WWII anniversary events.


Federal reserve bank chief finalist for A&M job

Texas A&M University System regents selected the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as the sole finalist for its chancellorship today.


Barcellona, 11:17 - CALCIO, BARCELLONA: MENISCO ROTTO PER ETO'O

Samuel Eto'o lontano dai campi di gioco per due o tre mesi. L'attaccante camerunense ha riportato ie...


Federica Zarri, attrice di film porno ha fondato un circolo a LeccoE ha pronta la riforma del settore: "Abolire le norme che vietano di girare in Italia"                                          Il Circolo della libertÃ  della pornostar "Sto con la Brambilla e voglio una legge sull'hard"                                                                                di GIUSEPPE CAPORALE


Wen Israeli jets yesterday forced a German airliner to divert from its route to Tel Aviv and land instead in Cyprus, the Sharon government wrote a new chapter in state-sponsored thuggery.


No. 22 Marquette Edges South Fla., 66-64

Todd Townsend's three-point play with 5 seconds to play lifted No. 22 Marquette to a 66-64 comeback victory over South Florida on Saturday night.


US Stock-Index Futures Rise; Alcoa, Intel Climb in Europe

US stock-index futures rose after comments from Federal Reserve Governor Susan Bies bolstered optimism the pace of economic growth may be sustained.


Farmington, Pennsylvania - Vijay Singh shot an even-par 72 on Saturday, nothing special but good enough to maintain a two-stroke lead after the third round of the $4.


Iraq, riforme, primarie: Prodi prova l'Alleanza

Era dal â98 che non si sedevano attorno allo stesso tavolo, Romano Prodi e tutti i leader dellâUlivo e di Rifondazione comunista, compreso Antonio Di Pietro e con in piÃ¹ anche la Repubblicana Luciana Sbarbati.


China said to censor porker ads in Year of Pig

Chinese state television will censor advertisements featuring pigs in order not to offend Muslims in the Year of the Pig, a media company said on Friday.


FOXBOROUGH -- He is a rumor without confirmation. That's how the Patriots chose to view offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, who officially will be named the coach at Notre Dame in a news conference today, after a squeamish 35-28 win over the resurgent Bengals yesterday. Weis is gone after the season, but he must play a role similar to the girlfriend ...


South African police have arrested the son of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on suspicion of involvement in a mercenary plot to topple the government of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.


Britain may be facing a fall in house prices similar to that experienced in the US, the IMF warns.


NEW YORK  Â The Oprah touch doesn't just work for traditional books. More than 1 million copies of Suze Orman's "Women & Money" have been downloaded since the announcement last week on Winfrey's television show that the e-book edition would be available for free on her Web site, http://www.oprah.com.


Britain condemns racist taunts; FIFA calls for probe

The British government condemned racist taunts by fans in Spain aimed at black players on England's team during an exhibition game, and soccer's governing body ordered an investigation Thursday.


Iraq ; Russia smuggled Saddam's weapons: Report

The Russian involvement in helping disperse Saddamâs weapons, including some 380 tons of RDX and HMX is still being investigated, Shaw said.


House Could Take Up Patent Reform Measure This Week

The Rules Committee of the US House of Representatives is scheduled to meet on Thursday to discuss how the latest sweeping patent reform legislation, H.R. 1908, is to be introduced to the floor of Congress. Pending the registration of proposed amendments, it could be introduced as soon as Friday.


Last minute per San Silvestro tutte le destinazioni

Da New York al Castello di Felino, in pullman attraverso l'Europa o in crociera a Barcellona. Idee per trascorrere la fine dell'anno e salutare il 2008


Del 30-40% rispetto a Francia, Germania e Regno Unito


IBM launches nuclear expertise centre in France

IBM  will open in France its first  nuclear consultancy centre in July, at a time when utilities  are looking to build new reactors and stretch the old ones'  lifetime, an executive said on Monday.


A British pilot has been seriously wounded in an attack in Iraq, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) confirmed on Wednesday. The Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter came under small arms


Federer, Henman, Hewitt Win at Windy Open

NEW YORK - Andre Agassi sat alone, starting blankly at an Arthur Ashe Stadium doorway, the silence punctured by the rustling leaves on nearby trees. Soon, he'd walk through that exit, his U.S...


Milano, 20:14 - CALCIO, LIVORNO; SPINELLI: FIORE PRIMA SCELTA ARRIGONI

Il presidente Spinelli è soddisfatto del mercato del Livorno: ''Cesar, Fiore e Bergvold, abbi...


Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage

Windows XP is a safe and secure operating system. Really, it is--as long as you don't connect it to the Internet. To be fair, other operating systems, including Linux and Mac OS X, are vulnerable to online attacks, too.


Spacey Makes Splash with Bobby Darin Film, Music

NEW YORK (Billboard) - The weight of the Bobby Darin biopic  "Beyond the Sea" rests greatly on Kevin Spacey's shoulders. Not  only did the Academy Award-winning actor direct, star and  co-produce the movie, he also had the challenge of singing  Darin's songs in the film and on the soundtrack.


Bernanke: Central Bank Likely to Hold Interest Rates Steady

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke indicated today that the central bank is likely to hold interest rates steady for a while but remains ready to hike borrowing costs if necessary to force inflation lower.


Volunteers Are Sprucing Up Trailer Court / 'Baby Steps' Precede Big Plans for Affordable-Housing Development

By LIESE NOWAK  With only two more weekends until Christmas, the 16 volunteers easily could have decided to hit the shops.


CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Aug. 31 -- A Marine testifying under immunity Friday said he saw Staff Sgt. Frank D. Wuterich shoot five unarmed Iraqi men moments after a roadside bomb exploded in Haditha in November 2005, a week after Wuterich said that if such an attack occurred, "we should kill everybody...


Red Hat to Focus on Core Products and Service

New Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst says the company will focus on its Linux OS and middleware while improving customer service.


The Cellphone That Doesn't Work at the Hotel

A theory is gaining traction among frequent travelers that hotels are intentionally blocking their cellphone signals.


Bush, Kerry hit the books for crucial debate

President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry hit the books this week for the first of three crucial debates that could decide the most heated White House race in recent history.


South Korean officials and Taleban militants are to hold talks on the release of 19 hostages, officials say.


Africa leaders bid to smooth Darfur rifts, boost Somalia

African leaders sought to reconcile differences between neighbours Chad and Sudan over Darfur and boost Somalia's embattled transitional government at a regional summit in Libya on Sunday.


Singer Michael Jackson arrives in Japan to meet fans who have paid up to  $3,500 (Â£1,800) to meet him.


Dolphins stun Ravens, end winless season

The Miami Dolphins finally won one, thanks to a break and a big play in overtime. After Baltimore's Matt Stover missed a 44-yard field goal in the extra period, Miami's Greg Camarillo turned a short completion into a 64-yard touchdown, and the Dolphins beat the Baltimore Ravens 22-16 Sunday.


The pace of Chinaâs economic development is still strong enough to keep pushing up prices around the world.


A major fire tore through London's famous Camden market late Saturday, ripping through market stalls and partially consuming an iconic pub, fire officials and witnesses said.


12/21/04 -- It's the third largest pain relief drug in recent months to be linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.


Nuclear Industry Attempt to Ban Greenpeace Protest Against Plutonium Shipment

October 4 - Greenpeace has been summoned to appear in the Cherbourg Court tomorrow, where it will face a request by Areva, through its subsidiary Cogema, and British Nuclear Fuels Ltd (BNFL), for an injunction ...


I piu' critici Mussi e Craxi, Prc 'dimenticati movimenti'


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Tycho:  Sony hasn't been entirely clear regarding what their 1.92 update for the Playstation 3 actually does, suggesting that it "focuses on some PS3 compatibility and playability issues for select titles," but our own experience with the update has been conclusive.  In the Internet's dark places, aggrieved Lair fans are suggesting that this update improves the game's motion controls, and that each media outlet must rescind their previous scores.  I'm fairly certain this is magical thinking - neither Sony or Factor 5 will say with any specificity, and now that both our PS3s are updated it would be impossible to test.  Typically we don't take the traditional holidays off, nor do we take off non-traditional holidays, such at the Feast of St. Motherfucker - a holy day that I've only just now invented.  Gabe's father was around, though, and golf seemed like a good time investment.  Reading greens and choosing clubs for other people is about as far as I get, so for me the social aspects of the game are paramount.  Standing under the awning at the driving range, it's hard not to see where EA's Tiger series could improve.      This year's lobby system is much improved over last year's, but I'm not sure why the lobby itself couldn't be a driving range.  This is how virtually any actual round of golf starts, with every person hitting the bucket they bought and lamenting their performance.  A few of their minigames would work just fine in this context - don't create a custom game to play them, build all of the basic play into a casual, central experience.  From here, modes, courses, and wagers are established.  When new people pull in, carts can be heard.  Links for the 360 wasn't as complete as Tiger, but it had four player modes first - and it had a means to play Speed Golf that Tiger should loot from its fallen enemy.  Essentially, you play the round as normal.  Everyone else plays the round as normal simultaneously, and shots are keyed to a certain color so that the arc of each person's shot is visible to all other players.  They need to steal this - throw the name of each player on there, use the face, whatever.  This needs to be how it works.  You can play an entire course in a quarter of the time.  The RPG metaphor really worked the first few times I bought the product, but it's really lost its currency with me.  There's a point - and it may be with the '08 version of the product - where the number of courses are such that I don't actually want to pay sixty dollars again just to lose all of my character progression every year.  Gabriel's suggestion is to approach it more like a fighting game, which is to say like Mario Golf - with discrete golfer archetypes that have a suite of skills.  I'm wondering if Guild Wars doesn't have the answer - full priced expansions every year, with a perpetually tracked online experience where your prior purchase actually increases the value of the next.  Let all play - online and off - be a part of the core experience, let all play hone your ability.  Don't wall off online play into some purgatory as it is now, untracked, outside of the normal scheme of advancement.    With these thoughts in my head, excited by the sun-dappled future we had envisioned. we sat down to play a round online the next night.  After determining that one of us couldn't play at all or it would crash the game for everyone - a weird kind of crash where you can't play, but you're able to talk to one another about the crash - we were able to play eight holes, at which point it crashed before a victor could be determined.  They've only just made online Photo Game Face available for Tiger, for the first time since launch, but they had to deactivate online features for two other titles to do it.  So, no.  I don't have high hopes.


Procter & Gamble Co's  stock fell more than 4 percent on Tuesday as the company's outlook for the rest of the year disappointed analysts, who also raised concern about its beauty business.


EU lawmaker call on online music rights rejected

The European Parliament  called on Monday for binding rules to regulate the bloc's  online music market and protect less powerful artists, but the  proposal was rejected by the bloc's executive.


Standard & Poor's on Tuesday said it may cut Chrion Corp.'s (CHIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) debt ratings, after the company said it will not sell flu vaccine for the coming flu season due to problems at its plant in British.


Secretary of State Powell Quits Bush Cabinet

Secretary of State Colin Powell,  widely respected in a world often wary of America's superpower  diplomacy, resigned on Monday.


The increase in spam that arrives with an attached image in order to evade spam filters has caused the amount of bandwidth spam eats to skyrocket.  About 50% of unwanted email is now image spam up from about 2% in September last year, according to Postini, a hosted email security provider.


A five-page letter pinned to the body of a Dutch filmmaker brutally murdered after making a movie critical of Islam called for Muslims to rise up against the "infidel enemies" in the West.


Ford Cuts Production While Chrysler's Sales Rise

Ford Motor posted weaker U.S. vehicle sales for August today and cut its fourth-quarter production. Chrysler posted a fifth straight month of stronger results.


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

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


Chirac considers early vote on EU after Socialist 'yes'

President Jacques Chirac was considering bringing forward the date of France's national referendum on the EU constitution yesterday after a resounding victory for the "yes" camp


Scott Peterson's lawyer opens cross-examination of mistress with a ...

Scott Peterson's lawyer opened his highly anticipated cross-examination of Amber Frey Monday morning with two words that threw the courtroom into shock.


Canadian trains and planes manufacturer Bombardier Inc. fired its chief executive officer on Monday and its share price dropped to record lows.


Vendor promises free repair or replacement for models with damaged CCDs.


Londra, 23:39 - CALCIO, PREMIER LEAGUE: NEL POSTICIPO FULHAM-MIDDLESBROUGH 2-1

Nel posticipo della 18/a giornata del campionato inglese, il Fulham ha battuto il Middlesbrough 2-1....


Kennedy Center honors five, including Scorsese

Comic-actor Steve Martin, singer Diana Ross and film director Martin Scorsese are among the artists who have earned Kennedy Center Honors this year for their influence on U.S. culture, tribute organizers said on Tuesday.


French Court Convicts Mitterrand Son of Tax Fraud

A French court Wednesday found the eldest son of former French President Francois Mitterrand guilty of tax fraud and sentenced him to a suspended 30-month prison sentence.


Americans spend less time on nature activities: study

When it comes communing with nature, a growing number of people appear to prefer computer images to the real thing, U.S. researchers said on Monday.


OIL giant Royal Dutch/Shell has evacuated two platforms in Nigeriaâs southern region, following clashes between troops and militia fighters.


ER starts asthmatic children on right path, study finds

When children with asthma are  seen in the emergency room, the doctors there can at least  start them on maintenance medication that can help prevent  future flare-ups, according to a report in the medical journal  Pediatrics.


Used network gear delivered faster, costs less

The United Network Equipment Dealer's Association, a group of used-equipment resellers, wants to change corporate tech-buying perceptions about the aftermarket for Cisco and other network hardware products.  This week UNEDA released a study of its own members that could further its efforts. The study of more than 128 pre-owned network equipment dealers worldwide found 95 percent said they can deliver used network gear to customers within one or two days, which the group says is a contrast to the typical 10-week delivery cycle of OEM vendors such as Cisco and Nortel.


Sean Taylor, who died Nov. 27 after being shot during a burglary at his Florida home, was voted to the NFC Pro Bowl team posthumously on Tuesday.


Online dragnet catches missing child abusers

'No place to hide' Police are hailing the early success of the recently launched "most wanted" child abusers website after a third convicted paedophile was caught in northern France yesterday.â¦


New H.I.V. Cases Drop, but Rise in Young Gay Men

The number of new H.I.V. infections in men under 30 who have sex with men has increased sharply in New York City in the last five years.


Study shows modern families grappling with technology overload

Modern families worldwide are striving for equilibrium in lives overloaded with technology, according to a study released by Internet search titan Yahoo and OMD media firm.


Billy Walker, the Grand Ole Opry legend whose hits included "Charlie's Shoes" and "Cross the Brazos at Waco," died in a wreck along an Alabama interstate on Sunday. He was 77.


Federal investigators probing the cause of the Colorado crash that killed the 14-year-old son of NBC executive Dick Ebersol said it bears a striking resemblance to another crash two years


Blair to 'retain huge interest' in Mideast after quitting

Prime Minister Tony Blair has hinted at his plans for life after politics, reportedly saying that he would "retain a huge interest" in the Middle East peace process.


TORONTO -- Doug Mientkiewicz began the night at first for the Sox, but he exited after 3 1/2 innings, his left shoulder banged up in the third inning when he slid headfirst into second on an unsuccessful attempt for a stretch double ( Alex Rios with the perfect peg from right).


Austrian Bishop Quits After Sex Scandal -- Newspaper

Austrian bishop Kurt Krenn has resigned,  apparently at the Pope's request, after a sex and child  pornography scandal in his diocese rocked the Roman Catholic  church in the Alpine nation.


It sounds like something out of Star Trek. Austrian researchers have teleported photons (particles of light) across the Danube River in Vienna using technology that calls to mind Scotty beaming up Captain Kirk ...


Yushchenko's Ills Blamed on Dioxin Poisoning

Description: Austrian doctors who have been examining Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko confirm that his debilitating illness and scarring stem from deliberate dioxin poisoning.


China Sentences Official to Death for Corruption

A former high-ranking official at Chinaâs top food and drug watchdog agency has been sentenced to death.


Intel CEO: Candidates Ignore Tech Debate

Intel Corp.'s chief executive on Tuesday decried the lack of attention by the presidential nominees to how the United States is losing its competitive edge over other nations on education, technological infrastructure and research and development.


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert reached out to the Palestinians on Monday in one of his most conciliatory speeches yet, saying he was prepared to grant them a state, release desperately needed funds and free prisoners if they choose the path of peace.


NASA decided on  Thursday to attempt to launch the space shuttle Atlantis on  Friday despite finding a problem with an electricity generator  on the spacecraft two days ago.


E a 155,82 yen nei primi scambi della mattinata


Hoyas Power Inside to Defeat Golden Eagles

Roy Hibbert and Jeff Green dominate inside, combining for 38 points and 17 rebounds, as the Hoyas jump on Oral Roberts early and cruise to a 73-58 victory.


Veteran reportedly agonized over decision

Even though the Celtics have had little contact with Gary Payton this offseason, and his agent raised doubts that he would show up, the veteran point guard was expected to join the team Monday for media day and the opening of training camp.


Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever issue warnings

Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Unilever NV warned of profit shortfalls Monday, leading an overall decline for stocks in consumer goods makers, who face tougher competition and increased


Malaysia Says Clear of Human Bird Flu Cases

A Malaysian veterinarian and her three children have received a clean bill of health after tests for bird flu, leaving no suspected human cases of the deadly virus after an outbreak among poultry, the government said on Monday.


Lo prevede una stima dell'Annuario del Touring Club Italiano


People in Zimbabwe have been rushing to spend their old banknotes on the last day they are legal tender.


New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin stressed how important preparation is during a bye week. Well, it would seem that after this Sunday's 28-13 home


A suicide bomber blew himself up next to a U.S. military convoy on the outskirts of Kabul, injuring two American soldiers and two civilians, police said.


Pending sales of existing U.S. homes  fell 1.7 percent in October but held above the low hit in July,  suggesting the housing market is stabilizing, a real estate  trade association said on Monday.


Santiago (VNA) - The two-day summit meeting of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum closed in Chile on Sunday, declaring their concerted efforts to ensure sustainable growth, trade and security.


The Knicks found a better way to fight back against the Denver Nuggets. Zach Randolph had 22 points and 17 rebounds, three other players scored more than 20 points, and New York erased a series of double-digit deficits to win, 119-112, last night in Denver's first trip to Madison Square Garden since last year's brawl.


Helicopters swoop to save Kenya refugees

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


El-Hadji Diouf scores as Bolton damage Arsenal's title hopes with a deserved  win.


The "Pretty Woman" actress gave birth to a boy and a girl in a Californian hospital, two months prior to the due date. Roberts and her husband, cinematographer Danny Moder, have named the twins Hazel Patricia Moder and Phinnaeus Walter Moder.


French telecoms and media group Vivendi   reported a 10.9 percent rise in its first-half net  adjusted profit on Thursday, as growth from games and pay-TV  Canal Plus made up for lackluster trading at mobile arm SFR.


Surging Hawks clinch win over depleted Nuggets

The Atlanta Hawks built a 25-point second half lead and held off the short-handed Denver Nuggets to record a 104-93 home victory on Tuesday, with Joe Johnson scoring 22 points.


Ucraina: elezioni; risultati parziali, Yanukovich in testa

KIEV - Il primo ministro ucraino Viktor Yanukovich, appoggiato dal presidente uscente Leonid Kuchma e dal Cremlino, Ã¨ in testa davanti al candidato dell' opposizione Viktor Yushcenko, filo-occidentale, secondo i primi risultati ufficiali parziali delle


Il sito musicale Gigwiswe.com passa in rassegna le stelle musicaliAl top l'ex leader dei Pogues Shane McGowan e Michael Jackson                                            Belli da sentire, ma non da vedere La classifica delle rockstar piÃ¹ brutte


Piacenza, 15:31 - CALCIO, SERIE B: AMATO DISPONIBILE A TAVOLO TECNICO

Il ministro dell'Interno Giuliano Amato ha accolto la richiesta avanzata dai sindaci dei club di ser...


New Hampshire church stands by gay bishop

The diocese at the heart of a dispute within the Anglican Church over its decision to appoint an openly gay bishop apologised on Tuesday for "pain and confusion" caused by


A suicide bombing killed 3 people in a crowded Tel Aviv market ...

A suicide bombing killed at least five people and seriously injured more than 30 others in a crowded Tel Aviv open-air market. Injured shoppers were treated on the ground, as vegetables were strewn on the pavement.


Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Ernie Els all crash out in the first round of the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth.


Flight attendants at the UAL Corporation, parent of United Airlines, authorized their union to call a strike if the carrier terminates their collective bargaining agreement, the union said on Thursday.


'Contro di me motivazioni esclusivamente politiche'


'Piuttosto meglio uno 'young day' a favore dei precari'


Al-Maktoum wins men's double trap shooting gold

ATHENS : Sheikh Ahmed Al-Maktoum's six-year quest for Olympic glory ended with a historic first ever gold for the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday after he clinched the men's double trap shooting event.


Parigi, 22:25 - CALCIO, FRANCIA: BORDEAUX PASSA A LE MANS

Risultati della ventunesima giornata della Ligue 1, il massimo campionato francese: Lorient - Paris ...


In Lifeâs Web, Aiding Trees Can Kill Them

When elephants were removed from a research site in Kenya, a mysterious decline in the colonies of good ants and a growth in the colonies of bad ants emerged.


Germany beats 3-0 Ecuador to win group A

Miroslav Klose scored two goals Tuesday to help Germany to a 3-0 win over Ecuador and first place in Group A of the World Cup.


Britney's `Mississippi` magic recipe for marriage

Washington: The wedding march and the confetti showers are finally over, and newlywed pop diva Britney Spears is now ready to settle into married life in her sprawling 6.9 million dollar mansion in Malibu, California.


UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw is in Washington for talks with Condoleezza Rice.


Too much TV ups kids' risk of attention problems

NEW YORK  - Young children who watch more than a couple of hours of television a day are more likely to have attention problems as adolescents, researchers from New Zealand have found.


Internment report led to government fury

The then Prime Minister Edward Heath reacted with fury to a report on interrogation techniques in Northern Ireland in 1971.


MINNEAPOLIS - It's Yankees-Red Sox in the American League Championship Series for the second year. Alex Rodriguez had a double, stole third and scored on a wild pitch, while Mariano Rivera closed out the 6


Experts Push for More Computer Security Efforts

Computer-security experts, including former government officials, urged the Bush administration on Tuesday to devote more effort to strengthening defenses against viruses, hackers and other online threats.


The season of laughter is upon us again. And this time thereÂs no holding back the outpouring of humour even if the comedies get a raw deal at the boxoffice.


Venezuela announced a dramatic increase in royalties for foreign oil companies operating in the petroleum-rich country, El Nacional reported Monday.


Playing It Safe for a Bonus Point in the N.H.L.

With N.H.L. divisional races so close, the bonus point has often resulted in third periods in which teams playing not to lose instead charging for victories.


Washington - In a massive pre-election embarrassment for the Bush administration, 380 tons of lethal explosives - which could be used to trigger nuclear weapons - have vanished from a military facility in Iraq which was supposed to have been guarded by


INNOVAZIONE. INTERNET PIUâ VICINO AD IMPRESE E FAMIGLIE

(AGO PRESS) Il numero totale delle imprese italiane del comparto ICT Ã¨ pari a circa 100.000 unitÃ : 77.300 sono le imprese attive senza situazione di criticitÃ , 32.000 quelle strutturate (con addetti, dipendenti o indipendenti) e organizzate con la


Supermarket chain Asda says it aims to open 18 new stores and create 8,000 jobs in the coming year.


Pakistan rejects 'ludicrous' Mullah Omar claim

A Pakistan government statement disputed what it calls a "ludicrous" CNN report that said Taliban leader Mullah Omar, who heads the religious militia fighting U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, is living in Pakistan.


Mobs Target French Citizens in Ivory Coast

Machete-waving mobs looted and burned in Ivory Coast's largest cities Sunday, laying siege to a French military base and searching house to house for French families after a day of ground and air clashes between forces of France and its former colony.


Tequila's `Shot at Love' is toast of MTV

One man and one woman still have "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila" Â and viewers are very interested.


Stocks drop as investors undo risky bets

Stocks fell on Friday, setting Wall Street on course for its worst week in more than four years, as the diminishing appetite for riskier assets fueled a further rout in global equity markets.


Region's Private Sector Isn't So Private

Today we are justly proud of the vitality of greater Washington's private sector -- in information technology, the life sciences, media, higher education, tourism and other fields.


Schroeder expects progress from Myanmar on human rights

HANOI - Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told delegates at the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM 5) in Vietnam's capital Friday that Germany expects Myanmar (Burma) to take steps to improve its human rights record, according to delegation members.


Poles signed waiting lists Sunday for a chance to buy shares in their largest bank, using a signup system from communist times to impose order on the crush of interested investors.


Genova, 16:17 - CALCIO, UEFA; GARRONE (SAMP): CONVINTI DEI NOSTRI MEZZI

Il presidente della Samp  Riccardo Garrone dall'Argentina, dove si trova in vacanza, commenta  il so...


Zarqawi Group Denies Report It Bought Italians -Web

A militant group headed by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al Zarqawi denied on Monday it had bought two Italian women hostages from their Iraqi captors, an Internet statement said.


Ireland will block calls to 13 countries, most of them tiny islands in the Pacific, to crack down on a new scam in which internet users' log-on connections are secretly diverted through rip-off telephone numbers.


Doctors: Ads sell 'alcopops' to teen girls

"Alcopops," sweet flavored alcoholic beverages now aggressively being marketed to youth, are luring alarming numbers to underage drinking, according to new research results released Thursday by the American Medical Association.


ROMA, 14 OTTOBRE 2004 - E infine nacque il 'premier'. Lo chiamiamo cosÃ¬ giÃ  da un po' di tempo, ma piÃ¹ che per una deformazione anglofila che per correttezza istituzionale. In realtÃ  un premier che sia


North Korea's nuclear envoy arrives in Beijing for talks on implementing phase two of a key disarmament deal.


President George W. Bush heads for the Middle East on Tuesday, aiming to nurture Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the face of deep skepticism while trying to rally Arab opposition to Iran.


Manager Arsene Wenger says he will be at Arsenal next season but he stopped short of committing his long-term future to the club.


A developer with designs on boosting inner cities

After trading in his architect's hat for a developer's hard hat, Kirk Sykes saw a five-year dream become reality when he opened Hampton Inn & Suites at Boston's Crosstown Center in July. A month later, Sykes embarked on a new journey, starting the New Boston Urban Strategies America Fund to transform land and economics in urban areas. He spoke with ...


A video footage aired Saturday on Turkish television showed one of the countryâs wealthiest businessmen saying that he and one of his employees were kidnapped in Iraq and that they were being treated well by their abductors.


Yahoo CEO Semel steps down, Yang takes over

Blog: The company names co-founder Jerry Yang to be CEO, as Terry Semel shifts to a role as nonexecutive chairman.


Pilots union leaders recess until Tuesday

Leaders of the US Airways pilots union will decide Tuesday whether to forward a proposed contract to members that would cut average pay by 18.


The surprise guest at a free concert of classical compositions by Billy Joel was — Billy Joel.


Muhammad Bardawi, 77, has witnessed Ramallah's Mukata compound in all its incarnations: as a British Mandate police station, a Jordanian army post, an Israeli civil administration camp, the seat of the Palestinian Authority government, and now a shrine to


Update 1: Volkswagen Workers Stage New Stoppages

Volkswagen AG workers staged a new round of brief stoppages early Monday, keeping up pressure on the automaker ahead of wage talks in which the company is sticking to a demand for a two-year pay freeze.


Italians Learning They Must Learn English

The "dolce vita" days for Italy's lazy language learners are gone. For a long while, Italians got away with ignoring the growing use of English as a lingua franca in the world and especially in Europe.


Kurt Warner will start Friday night, but both Giants quarterbacks will play on the starting offense, which is expected to play until the middle of the third quarter.


Iran Nears Deal on Renewed Nuclear Freeze

Iran has agreed in principle to renew a  freeze of some sensitive nuclear activities in a move  apparently aimed at easing pressure ahead of a U.N. nuclear  watchdog meeting next week, diplomats said Tuesday.


FedEx Earnings Fall; High Fuel Costs Blamed

The package courier said its second-quarter profit fell 6 percent from a year ago, largely because of high fuel costs.


The government's Arabic-language satellite television network is seeking an outside review after recent broadcasts that included broadsides and inflammatory language referring to Israel or Jews.


MULTAN, Pakistan: Four police officers have been sacked for failing to arrest enough suspects after the rape of four young girls in a small town in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, a police official said yesterday.


Ireland blocks 13 countries after net scams

THE REPUBLIC of Ireland is to block direct dial telephone calls to 13 countries in an effort to crack down on growing internet scams.


French cabinet debates education, strike reforms

France's center-right cabinet discussed plans to reform ailing universities on Wednesday and to curb some strike rights, a move that could put President Nicolas Sarkozy on collision course with trade unions.


Utility crews worked overtime Saturday to restore electrical service to thousands of customers still blacked out by the Midwest's first big snowstorm of the season.


The US threatened to bomb Pakistan unless it joined the fight against al-Qaeda, says President Pervez Musharraf.


SUSAN TOMPOR: Credit card issuers raise big penalties

Savvy consumers should skip over the bold print for 0-percent introductory rates for credit cards and head straight to the penalty box.


US drugs giant Merck is to be fined an initial $20m in after losing a case brought by a user of its Vioxx painkiller.


Messina, 18:26 - CALCIO, MESSINA; GIORDANO: MERITAVAMO IL PARI, RIPARTIREMO

Bruno Giordano non accetta il verdetto del campo, che ha visto il suo Messina perdere in casa con la...


Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two small sons.


As far as is TV is concerned, much of the country outside of Los Angeles and New York City is flyover territory.


In Christopher Rowland's recent article, a Medicare official characterizes FDA drug labeling policy as setting ``minimum guidelines in terms of what people should be achieving" for red blood cell counts ( ``As kidney drug doses rise, so do warnings," Sept. 14 ).


The North East of England overwhelmingly rejects John Prescott's regional government plan.


The United States advance to the World Basketball Championship semi-finals by beating Germany 85-65 in Saitama.


President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday against political ideas that are "placed above basic values" as he for the first time joined public commemorations on the 70th anniversary of mass killings ordered by Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.


Explosives found in both crashed Russian planes

Experts have found explosives in both Russian jets which crashed simultaneously this week, investigators said yesterday, making it likely that bombs brought down the aircraft before elections in volatile Chechnya.


Ministry proposes 2,400 yen per ton carbon tax plan

The Environment Ministry unveiled a carbon tax Friday to discourage use of fossil fuels and promote the use of energy-saving appliances so Japan can meet its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.


Nigeria Slams Togo After Plane Turned Back

Togo turned away a plane carrying  Nigerian peacemakers Thursday night, drawing threats of  sanctions and accusations from Nigeria that it was blocking  efforts to resolve a crisis widely condemned as a military  coup.


Indian software firm Infosys sees quarterly profits rise sharply on the back of new contracts.


Belgrado, 22:54 - BASKET, ULEB CUP: CANTU' VINCE A BELGRADO

La Vertical Vision CantÃ¹ ha battuto in trasferta il Reflex Belgrado 73-67 nell'ultimo impegno del gi...


Jeff Bagwell singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh Wednesday night, giving Houston its franchise-record 15th straight home win, 6-4 over St.


Climate Talkâs Cancellation Splits a Town

A talk by Steven W. Running, a Nobel laureate and climate researcher, was canceled in Choteau, Mont., a small farming and ranching town.


Singapore Airlines, Asia's most profitable airline, eyes growth with plans to buy up to 31 jets. SINGAPORE  - Singapore Airlines said Wednesday it planned to buy up to 31 Boeing Co.


U.S. Senate panel won't confirm Bush broadcast chief

A White House nominee may lose his  job overseeing U.S.-backed international TV and radio services  after a Senate committee said on Wednesday it would not vote  this year on another term for Kenneth Tomlinson, following a  government report that said he used the office for personal  gain.


Ricovero per laringospasmo, stanotte esami e radiografie


Intel releases low-cost Clear Bay server platform

Intel has developed a white-box blade server based on standardized components, instead of specialized parts usually used to produce such systems.Called Clear Bay, the server is based on the Server System Infrastructure Forum's Modular Server Specification announced last July.The Modular Server Specification lays out standards for blade servers and, where possible, aims to use off-the-shelf components for connectors, power supplies and heat sinks. The aim is to bring down the cost of blade servers -- which are denser and generally easier to manage than rack-mount systems -- and make them available to a wider range of users, including small businesses.Clear Bay is based on a 6U-high blade chassis that can support up to six two-way server nodes running dual-core or quad-core Xeon processors, 14 hard-disk drives, two storage-control modules, a management module and two Ethernet switch modules. The platform includes Intel's Multi-Flex Technology, a set of management and storage technologies. Among the technologies included are virtual storage mapping, integrated storage-area network, diagnostics, and single sign-on, among others.Officially known as Intel Modular Server Products, the Clear Bay platform is intended to be assembled and sold by local manufacturers instead of top server vendors like IBM or Hewlett-Packard.Pricing for servers based on the Clear Bay platform was not immediately available. But Intel expects pricing for Clear Bay servers to be roughly similar to rack-mount servers based on the same processor and configuration.


Libya changes to bidding to woo investment for sanctions-hit oil ...

TRIPOLI : Libya set out the contractual framework and tendering terms for oil exploration rights to 15 blocs around the vast desert country as it switches to a transparent bidding process to woo foreign investment for its sanctions-ravaged industry.


South Africa: An Unlikely Opposition Leader

The choice of a liberal white woman to lead South Africaâs main opposition party may seem counterintuitive. What Helen Zilleâs election says about a nation still trying to overcome the legacy of apartheid.


Intel Corp.'s INTC.O upcoming  mid-quarter report will be closely watched for signs of weak  back-to-school computer sales, though recent market share gains  in memory chips could help offset any softness in computer  microprocessor demand.


SHARES in TV station the Seven Network Ltd dived more than 8 per cent this morning after it downgraded its earnings forecasts for the half and full year because of disappointing ratings.


EADS would welcome British board member: Enders

EADS co-chief executive Thomas Enders hinted that a British representative would be welcomed on the board of the company even if BAE Systems sells its 20 percent stake in Airbus.


Manchester United has confirmed it has held more talks with US financier Malcolm Glazerwho wants to take-over the club. But in a statement on Monday it would not hold any more talks unless a definitive offer was put on the table.


Worries Persist Over U.S. Electronic Voting

Florida officials will not worry about hanging chads when voters make their choice in November's presidential election but they'll be on the lookout for software glitches, hackers and other less visible plagues.


Talk to Marvin Harrison's friends, teammates or opponents and they'll tell you everything still looks the same. The crisp patterns, the uncanny fakes, the relentless workouts, even the old-school flip after touchdowns.


A lawsuit over caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad allows presidential hopefuls to strut their stuff in defense of the constitutional rights of satirists


BERLIN, May 31 -- Russia and the United States sparred yet again Thursday, continuing a war of words that has raised tensions across the Atlantic.


Rockstar Games Release Next Installment Of Popular Grand Theft ...

Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has shipped to retail stores in North America. Developed by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.


U.S., Russia butt heads over Kosovo area

The United States and Russia are butting heads over the breakaway region of Kosovo, which is awaiting a final U.N. recommendation on whether it will become an independent nation or remain part of Serbia.


A senior member of Germany's far-right National Democratic Party charged with incitement for producing CDs that prosecutors say encouraged violence against foreigners went on trial Tuesday.


Favre ties touchdown record as Packers win again

Brett Favre tied the NFL's career record for touchdown passes with a 57-yard strike in the fourth quarter to help the Green Bay Packers stay unbeaten with a 31-24 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.


Britain's next prime minister met with Iraqi leaders on Monday in a surprise visit following promises to study his country's participation in the conflict.


CEO Carlos Ghosn and Nissan's board of directors won't be getting bonuses for their below-par 2006 performance.


Bush, Kerry Put Faith on Display at Debate

President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry put their faith on display on Wednesday, as Bush linked his foreign policy to a belief that "God wants everybody to be free" and Kerry tied his faith to a fight for equality and justice.


Anche se il Pil aumentera' un po' meno del previsto


Saudi force to defend oilfields from al-Qaida

Anxieties about al-Qaida attacks and a US-led war against Iran have prompted Saudi Arabia to establish a special force - being trained by an American defence contractor - to protect its oilfields.


Tabaccai Confesercenti, siamo penalizzati dal divieto


Former NYSE specialist takes stand in his defense

A former New York Stock Exchange floor   trader charged with securities fraud took the stand in his   defense on Wednesday, telling a jury that he had never   intentionally ordered illegal trading that cheated investors.


L'arcivescovo di Milano pochi mesi fa scrisse: molte persone, anche cristianenon scelgono il matrimonio". Toni lontani dallo stile aggressivo di Ruini                                            "Vicini anche a chi convive" la terza via di Tettamanzi                                                                                Oggi la sua linea al Consiglio pastorale sulla famigliadi MARCO POLITI


Yankees finalize two-year, $4 million deal with Womack

The New York Yankees finalized their $4 million, two-year contract with second baseman Tony Womack on Tuesday. Womack, who gets $2 million annually, hit .307 with five homers and 38 RBIs last season for the St.


Wanted Taliban leader said killed in raid

A wanted Taliban insurgent leader in Afghanistan, Mullah Brother, was killed on Thursday in a U.S.-led raid in the southern province of Helmand, the Afghan Defence Ministry said, citing ground commanders.


Professional diplomat to be sought as next Latvian ambassador to Russia

Minister of Foreign Affairs Artis Pabriks (People's Party, TP) wants to see a professional diplomat in the office of Latvian ambassador to Russia, LETA was informed by the minister's press secretary Dagnija ...


New Hampshire voters: Net neutrality? Huh?

Despite our best efforts to unearth tech-inclined voters, Net neutrality doesn't ring a bell with most residents we interviewed in the Granite State.


City of Derry Airport managers and flight regulators are to discuss what needs to be done to reopen the airport.


Portavoce ministero Interno: probabile attacco suicida


LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) - Taking a cue from the recording industry, Hollywood film studios said Thursday they would start suing those who pirate their movies online.


Staph deaths: Now may be a good time to clean workplace keyboards

In the wake of new attention to the dangers of drug-resistant staph bacteria, schools and other keyboard-intensive organizations are seriously considering how they can best purge their workplaces of such hazards.


Shares of Cap Gemini Rise on Jump in Profit EARNINGS MARKETPLACE By Bloomberg

By Fabio Benedetti-Valentini  Shares of Cap Gemini rose to their highest price in almost five years after the computer services company said second-half profit more than doubled. Net income climbed to 222 million from 83 million a year earlier, said the company, which is based in Paris.


JERUSALEM, Feb. 12 -- Israel announced plans Tuesday to build more than 1,100 apartments in disputed East Jerusalem, infuriating the Palestinians and triggering a new crisis in already troubled peace talks.


In visit to wounded, Bush offers prayers for those in harm's way

WASHINGTON -- President Bush, paying a bedside visit to soldiers wounded in Iraq, said yesterday that US troops leading the assault against insurgents in Fallujah were doing "the hard work necessary for a free Iraq to emerge."


Study Gives Key Role to Sleep in Helping Brain Learn Anew

New research supports the hypothesis that during sleep, the connections between neurons weaken.


Crude oil prices surge past $55 a barrel

Crude oil prices surged past an unprecedented $55 a barrel before sliding back in overnight trading Monday, amid ongoing uncertainty over production, high demand and tight global supplies.


Per gli esperti superata fase critica del mercato americano


Date Set for Auction Of Russian Oil Giant

The protracted legal battle over Russian oil giant Yukos appeared to enter its final phase Friday when the government set a date to auction off a majority stake in the company's


Stern Talks to Powell - Howard, Let Him Answer

"Ladies and Gentlemen! In this corner wearing a leather garment that shows his buttocks, we have the King of All Media Howard Stern.


California Governorâs Plan for Health Care in Trouble

A California Senate health committee is expected to vote against Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneggerâs widely promoted and potentially legacy-defining universal health care bill.


Londra, 13:32 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA: A NOVEMBRE AMICHEVOLE CON GERMANIA

L'Inghilterra affronterà in amichevole la Germania a Berlino il prossimo 19 novembre. Lo ha c...


ISLAMABAD, September 02 (Online): A 32-member Federal Cabinet among 12 new faces sworn in on Wednesday in a simple ceremony here at Aiwan-e-Sadar, however their portfolios would be announced on Thursday (today) or Friday.


Firefighters battle blaze at Las Vegas casino

Firefighters in Las Vegas were battling a fire on Friday at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip.


Lebanon mourns slain general, army calls for unity

Lebanon's army urged feuding politicians to set aside their differences and strengthen the foundations of the nation on Friday at the funeral of an assassinated general.


The third Harry Potter film and Spider-Man 2 are in the running for a visual effects Academy Award.


World Business Briefing: Japan: Coca-Cola Buys Stake in a Bottler in Tokyo

The Coca-Cola Company will buy a 34 percent stake in the Tokyo Coca-Cola Bottling Company to increase sales in Japan after volume declined last year. The Japanese subsidiary of Coca-Cola will buy new shares of the closely held Tokyo-based bottler, the companies said in a statement. The financial terms were not disclosed. The Takanashi family, which founded the bottler 50 years ago, will retain control of about 65 percent of the company, Charlie Sutlive, a Coca-Cola spokesman, said.


ATHENS - An earthquake rattled Athens on Tuesday, including the Olympic venues in the Greek capital. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said that there was a tremor, but few other details were known, such as the magnitude or epicentre of the quake.


Bertinotti, governo in Aula? Decideranno i capigruppo


Udine, 18:12 - CALCIO, EMPOLI; CAGNI: DA QUI COMINCIA ALTRO CAMPIONATO

Soddisfazione e una certa tranquillità guardando al futuro è quella che ha espresso ne...


Stay awake for long enough tonight and you will witness one of the sky's most amazing natural phenomena - a total lunar eclipse.


Knifeman Kills Nine Pupils as They Sleep in School Dorm

A man, suspected to be a disgruntled former pupil, broke into a Chinese school dormitory and stabbed to death up to nine boys as they slept.


European stocks drop after Wall Street losses

European stock markets fell strongly in morning trade following large losses by other major global indices.


Two Schizophrenia Drugs Tied to Small Diabetes Risk

clozapine and olanzapine -- may carry a small risk of an increased risk of diabetes, new research shows.


Nine emaciated survivors of the Asian tsunami are found on an Indian island, 38 days after the disaster.


The bureau adds video clips to its Web site, puts up billboards and arranges for international outreach, but it  seems that somebody forgot to call in the Web designers.


Pa. Prosecutors Restricts Jury Statements

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has prohibited prosecutors in the state from urging jurors to "send a message" with their verdicts.


The rancorous 109th Congress adjourned yesterday morning with final passage of measures to expand civilian nuclear trade with India, establish permanent trade relations with Vietnam and extend a bevy of expiring business tax breaks.


Measles Vaccine Not Linked to Autism in Children, Lancet Finds

The childhood vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella doesn't raise the risk of autism and similar conditions, according to a Lancet study, adding to evidence that there's no link between the immunizations and autistic disorders.


The following story contains the latest information known as of 23:30 CET on Monday, and will be updated as new information comes in.


Animal Shelter Manager is a complete computer solution for animal sanctuaries and shelters. Features complete animal management, document generation, full reporting, charts, internet publishing, pet search engine integration, web interface and more. This release adds many new features, including native installers for all platforms, editable vet book, FIV/L result tracking, automatic logout, better media support, multiple movement donation support, tattoo support, improved database handling, better UI widgets, video capture (Linux only) and many bug fixes.   You can find the latest release here:  https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=82533&package_id=84653


Pfizer, Microsoft Sue Web Sites Over Illegal Viagra

Pfizer Inc. and Microsoft Corp. said  on Thursday they filed parallel lawsuits against Web site  operators and spam advertisers that sell illegal versions of  Pfizer's Viagra.


A US treasure-hunting boat is allowed to leave Algeciras port in Spain following a dispute with authorities.


Hollinger International to refile 'looting' case against ex-CEO

Newspaper publisher Hollinger International Inc. said Thursday it intends to refile the bulk of its dismissed case against ousted CEO Conrad Black and associates, intent on winning


Islanders 3, Penguins 1: Islanders Deliver Victory for Near-Capacity Crowd

Miroslav Satan had a goal and an assist, and Rick DiPietro stopped 36 shots in the IslandersÂ 3-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.


Shanghai clears way for China's first-ever F1 race

Shanghai will turn to traffic control measures to avoid road congestion when Sunday's Formula One Chinese grand prix makes its debut.


For the second time in a year, telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc. is reducing benefits promised to thousands of its retirees.


FTSE 100 closes higher in quiet trading day

Leading shares closed higher, albeit in quiet trade, with investors readying themselves for the latest wave of blue chip earnings as Wall Street's holiday closure provided no direction.


Ocean's 13 co-stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney cast their prints in concrete before the film's Hollywood premiere.


No heads to roll over Chrysler profit warning: paper

DaimlerChrysler DCXGn.DE will not   make any management changes over last week's profit warning at   U.S. arm Chrysler, which is not up for sale, Chief Executive   Dieter Zetsche told a German newspaper.


Revolution coach Steve Nicol is shifting into an improvisational gear as the team prepares for preseason matches in Mexico this week. Forward Pat Noonan (groin) and defender Michael Parkhurst (separated shoulder) are returning to Boston for treatment and will be replaced in the lineup by first-year professional Adam Cristman and James Riley.


Manage your retirement portfolio just right.


Tony Blair once infamously told President Bush in a not-meant-to-be-heard moment that he was the perfect person to undertake a peace mission to the Middle East — because he would not be expected to get results.


GBP 200,000 Makeover Will Do Wood a Lot of Good

By NO BYLINE  A CITY woodland is being given a GBP 200,000 makeover with new paths, wardens and thousands of trees.   Work will begin on improving Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells next month thanks to the grant from Forestry Commission Scotland.


South Florida is reeling from a spate of attacks on police--the latest on Thursday, when a gunman shot four cops. What itâs like in the stationhouse when the crime victim is one of their own.


MAYBE itâs the inherent difficulty of autumnal golf in the British Isles. Maybe itâs the eternal unpredictability of the Irish weather.


Sovereign Bancorp board battle could oust CEO: WSJ

A boardroom battle is looming at Sovereign Bancorp Inc.  that could cost company chief Jay Sidhu his job and pose a problem for shareholder Banco Santander Central Hispano , The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.


WASHINGTON Sept. 22, 2004 - CBS got the bill Wednesday for Janet Jackson's eye-catching flash dance during the Super Bowl halftime show: a record $550,000.


China Criticizes Chen for Remark on Taiwan's Name

Recent comments by President Chen Shui-bian on the sensitive issue of Taiwan's name revealed his intention to steer the island toward independence, a Chinese government spokesman said.


Ryanair warns that higher fuel costs and a decline in the UK pound could cut into profit by as much as 50% this year.


Berezovsky escapes charges over call for change in Russia

Billionaire Russian businessman Boris Berezovsky will not face charges in Britain after allegedly calling for the use of violence to oust President Vladimir Putin, officials said Thursday.


WSJ: Comcast, Time Warner Cable Exploring Possible Bid for ...

Comcast Corp. and Time Warner Cable, the two biggest US cable companies, are exploring possibly entering a joint bid to acquire Adelphia Communications Corp.


Four US Navy Seals are charged with abusing prisoners in Iraq, one of whom later died in Abu Ghraib prison.


WASHINGTON A graduate of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster (Pennsylvania) is President Bush's choice to head the Republican Party.


Third seed Novak Djokovic beats home favourite Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.


Cercava un amico su internet, si ritrova papÃ

L'italo-inglese, 38 anni, non sapeva di essere padre di una ragazza 17enne che vive a Londra. Lei lo cercava da anni. CAGLIARI - Era diventato padre e non lo sapeva. A farglielo scoprire Ã¨ stata una chat.


Da Napolitano anche Maroni, Calderoli e Gibelli


The Beatles, trading as Apple Corp, won't let it be when it comes to Apple Computer's forays into the music business. Photo: Getty Images.


Negotiations are underway to free a French journalist, Gwen Le Gouil, abducted in northern Somalia on Sunday.


Democrats accuse Bush of exploiting September 11

Top Democrats on Tuesday accused   President George W. Bush of exploiting the September 11   anniversary to boost his faltering Iraq war policy and his   party's sagging popularity in an election year.


Unsaturated fats lower gallstone risk in 14-year study

A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetable oil, nuts and fish may help fend off more than heart disease and diabetes: It appears to prevent gallstones, too.


Security Incidents in Darfur Forces Aid Agencies to Scale Back ...

Some relief agencies have been forced to scale back aid operations and relocate staff due to security incidents in the three Darfur states, the United Nations mission in Sudan said today.


MIT Technology Review has a nice piece  about Rojo   "These days it seems everyone's blogging. Combine this newest source of information with more traditional online news sources, and you could spend your whole day slogging through lists of bookmarked Web pages just to keep up. Rojo Networks is one of the latest of a bevy of startups trying to help Web users make better sense of this content explosion. The year-and-a-half-old startup's approach is to help users home in on the most relevant and interesting news and blogs by finding out what others in their online social networks are reading."  "Rojo exploits a recent and growing phenomenon called RSS, for Really Simple Syndication. With RSS,  ...


Backstory: Remember, they're only running for office

A few rules to follow this election season - from the candidates' point of view.


Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Wayne Rooney after his teenage striker clashed with Bolton's Tal Ben Haim in today's 2-0 win for Manchester United.


In a fresh sign of trouble for Hillary Rodham Clinton, one of the former first lady's congressional black supporters intends to vote for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, and a second, more prominent lawmaker is openly discussing a possible switch.


Credit protection due vets in data theft

Millions of veterans and active-duty troops whose sensitive personal information was lost by the Veterans Affairs Department will receive some form of credit protection against identity theft, the government said Wednesday.


The New York Times' Judith Miller has been sentenced to jail in connection with a story that she reported and researched but, for whatever reason, never got around to publishing.


Hijacker Threat to Blow Up Greek Bus a Bluff-Police

A Greek bus hostage siege ended  peacefully on Thursday when all 23 passengers were freed and  police revealed that the two armed Albanian gunmen had been  bluffing when they threatened to blow up the bus.


Here we go again! Notre Dame is really getting on my nerves. Why don't we let the biggest whiner in the student body, the richest/baddest whiner from the alumni and Athletic Director Kevin White coach the football team next year?


Williams wins again as Cardinals defeat Brewers 3-2 for 99th win ...

Woody Williams is more concerned that the St. Louis Cardinals keep focused on their goals than winning 100 games. St. Louis beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 Wednesday night for its 99th victory.


Roma, 17:18 - CALCIO, PENALIZZAZIONE AREZZO: TAR RINVIA DECISIONE

Tutto rimandato alla prossima settimana circa il ricorso presentato dall'Arezzo Calcio al Tar del La...


Novartis slashes jobs in latest industry cutback

Switzerland's Novartis AG will slash 2.5 percent of its global workforce, aiming for annual savings of $1.6 billion in 2010, becoming the latest major drugmaker to undertake a deep restructuring.


Analysts' opinions on rates varied, altering

While economists widely expect Federal Reserve officials to raise interest rates when they meet Tuesday, opinions about what the Fed will do late this year and


Liberia: Community Radio Conference to Take Place in Monrovia 6 February

Text of report by independent Liberian Star Radio on 5 February  A major community radio conference is expected to take place in Monrovia Tuesday [6 February]. The Liberia Media Centre is collaborating with the Radio Netherlands Training Centre to organize the event.


Hershko and Ciechanover - Israeli trained

The two Nobel Prize laureates, Avraham Hershko and Aaron Ciechanover, began working on their research into the ubiquitin system in 1981 when Hershko oversaw Ciechanover's doctoral thesis


Campagna odio contro Prodi, penso a commissione parlamentare


Wall Street stocks rose sharply on Friday before stabilising as data showing sound jobs growth was offset by fears that a big subprime mortgage lender is close to collapse.


Experts examine "Van Gogh" sketchbook in Greece

A sketchbook believed to have been Vincent van Gogh's containing portraits similar to those in his most famous works has been found in Greece, its owner said on Wednesday.


Europe's top human rights watchdog slammed Russian authorities Wednesday over their arrest of leading Yukos oil executives, saying their detention was nothing but an attempt to silence opposition.


Genova, 20:48 - CALCIO, GENOA: ARRIVANO DE ROSA E PIRES

Il mercato del genoa si è chiuso con due colpi, i difensori De Rosa (dalla Reggina) e Thiago ...


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


Reports suggest phishing gangs are turning to automatic tools to mount more attacks than ever.


Last year's Melbourne Cup runner-up She's Archie is in grave doubt to take her place in this year's field after missing trackwork yesterday morning because of "general soreness".


Hong Kong stocks closed at a fresh eight-month high Friday, boosted by a cut in local interest rates and overnight gains on Wall Street.


The reeling Miami Heat won't get Shaquille O'Neal back for at least a week while he receives treatment for a hip injury that has sidelined him for six games. Coach Pat Riley said Tuesday that O'Neal is still in Los Angeles, but the Heat are encouraged by the treatment there and "hope he'll be back by next week."


How did Athens rate for the British team?


Americans' supply of flu vaccine was cut in half Tuesday as Britain abruptly shut down a major supplier just as flu season is about to begin.


Nats overcome Big Hurt's record home run

Ryan Zimmerman homered for the second straight game and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Sunday, overcoming Frank Thomas' record 244th homer as a designated hitter.


A scheme to assist workers who have lost their pensions cost twice as much to run as it has paid out, an MP claims.


DALLAS - Electronic Data Systems Corp. could cut 15,000 to 20,000 jobs - up to one-sixth of its work force - over about two years to help reduce costs by about $3 billion, chief executive Michael H...


Building brand loyalty requires more creative tactics for the Web

Ad agencies are in the brand-building business, but sometimes their efforts transcend the kind of process automation that intermediaries such as Google and MSN introduce to Web advertising. How can online creativity be bottled and distributed?


Blockbuster favors Blu-ray DVDs to HD DVD

U.S. video rental chain Blockbuster  Inc.  on Monday said more customers prefer Sony Corp.'s  Blu-ray DVD format to its rival HD DVD, and it will expand its  inventory of the high definition discs to a total of 1,700  stores up from 250.


Hershey said it will close more than a third of its assembly lines and eliminate 12 percent of its work force after sales fell for the first time in 3 Â½ years.


Running (Not Hiding) From the Doping Police

THEY do not approach their subjects wearing lab coats to indicate a) they work behind the Clinique counter at Saks, or b) they test for drug cheats at the Olympics.


NASA rovers will explore Mars for six more months

PASADENA, CALIF. - The twin Martian robotic rovers Spirit and Opportunity will explore the Red Planet for another six months, NASA said Tuesday.


Internal CIA Report Critical of Tenet, Others -- NYT

An internal CIA investigation  concluded that former CIA Director George Tenet and other top  officials failed to allocate adequate resources to combat  terrorism before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and should be held  accountable, intelligence officials told The New York Times.


The reduction of a little more than 6 percent of its work force was part of a cost-cutting program designed to save $700 million by 2009.


Is That Just Some Game? No, Itâs a Cultural Artifact

Spacewar! and Super Mario Bros. 3 made the list of the 10 most important video games of all time.


Brad Pitt’s New Movie Date? Hint: It’s Not Jennifer!

Fashion Wire Daily - Fashion Wire Daily August 31,2004-  Los Angeles  -  What brings Brad Pitt and Benecio Del Toro out on a Monday night to the ArcLight Theatre in Hollywood?


In an effort to educate the nation's neediest children on nutrition, a new project uses the familiar medium of video games to broadcast its message.


LONDON -- President Bush's official campaign website has blocked access to foreign surfers since Monday, an internet monitoring company said Wednesday.


Study: US health costs outstrip pay rise

A healthcare advocacy group says health insurance premiums paid by US workers rose nearly three times faster than average earnings in the past four years.


CAGLIARI, SCOPRE DI ESSERE PADRE GRAZIE AD UNA CHAT

Un amico che lo cercava ha trovato sul web la figlia e assieme lo hanno contattato. Ad ottobre si incontreranno. Cagliari, 13 set. (Adnkronos) - Era diventato padre e non lo sapeva. E solo grazie a una chat


When the first space vacations are available, Richard Branson will be there selling them. On Sept. 27, Branson's Virgin announced a partnership with Paul Allen's Mojave Aerospace Ventures and SpaceShipOne


Settlement reached in $1 billion metal trading suit

Japan's Sumitomo Corp and UK broker Credit Lyonnais Rouse have settled a $1.1 billion (600 million pounds) suit in the High Court, drawing a line under a rogue trader scandal


Three overseas firms win contracts to improve speeds on China's intercity rail routes to ease freight bottlenecks.


The "bankruptcy" economy... the steel industry... how can GM compete? Fannie Mae stock drops 7% on SEC investigation... The Dutch Antilles...hurricane damage...not voting...and a disgusted reader! Watch those long bonds!


Aston Martin steered back into British hands

Iconic sports-car maker Aston Martin returned to British soil on Monday as US motor giant Ford sold the firm to a consortium here keen to develop the brand made famous by fictional superspy James Bond.


Bush Wins Iowa to Claim Last Three States

President Bush won Iowa on Friday, finishing the 2004 campaign with wins in all three of the states that were still up in the air on election night.


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He became very sweet, this big man with a big ego who had been a noted architect; now he was smaller, childlike, and he'd follow my cousin around the house. She'd smile at him, and then he'd ask her, "Will you marry me?"


Trondheim, 22:44 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: ROSENBORG-VALENCIA 2-0

Il Rosenborg ha battuto il Valencia 2-0 (0-0) in una gara del gruppo B della Champions League. A seg...


Though Omnivision's future isn't fully in focus, this camera chip maker looks set to turn megapixels into megaprofits.


UK budget aims to woo online gambling firms: paper

British finance minister Gordon Brown  will reveal a plan in his budget next month to encourage the  online gambling industry, the Daily Telegraph reported on  Friday.


A state known for the turnpike and an abundance of oil refineries is not the easiest place to pursue sled dog racing But that is not stopping Kim Darst.


Sudan says Darfur rebels killed 41 in Kordofan attack

Sudanese rebels from war-torn Darfur  killed 41 people in an attack earlier this week on a base for  government forces in the neighboring Kordofan region, Sudan's  interior ministry said in a statement on Saturday.


Sono ore d'angoscia in tutto il mondo per i familiari dei turisti dispersi nel Sud-est asiatico, dopo che ieri uno tsunami ha travolto le coste di Thailandia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India e Maldive, uccidendo migliaia di persone e creando un numero ancora


Giants top Padres, trade for Hillenbrand

The San Francisco Giants are on their best roll yet, and they finally found their new first baseman well before the trading deadline.


France has evacuated more citizens from the Ivory Coast amid unconfirmed reports that several women were raped during violent anti-French protests.


Spiders scale vertical glass surfaces using a fibrous "glue" secreted from their feet, scientists show.


Computing gong for Fran Allen The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named Frances E Allen as the recipient of the 2006 A M Turing Award.â¦


Career Imperative: Get Inside The Boss' Head

JP Morgan Chase's decision to in-source the bulk of the IT operations it recently outsourced points to what could be one of the great career-planning hazards over the next couple years: Divining what direction IT strategy is headed.


The Royal Family denies claims by one of his former teachers that Prince Harry cheated in his art A-level.