World Business Briefing | Asia: Thailand: TV Station to Go Dark

The military-installed government completed the takeover of the countryâs only independent television station, and said it would temporarily pull it off the air after it failed to pay billions of dollars in fees. The takeover was expected after the station said last week that it could not pay the fees. The government announced yesterday that it would terminate iTVâs license after the deadline had passed for paying nearly $3 billion in fines, broadcasting license fees and interest. The governmentâs move was the latest in a series of decisions that have raised concern among investors and the public about the direction of Thailandâs leaders. Others include the imposition of capital controls and new restrictions placed on foreign ownership of Thai companies. A minister in the prime ministerâs office, told reporters the station would stop broadcasting today but could resume transmission as early as Friday if government officials could resolve legal issues for new ownership.


Google, Microsoft execs to testify at hearing on DoubleClick deal

Executives from Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are scheduled to testify before a Senate panel today on the search engine company's planned $3.1 billion acquisition of online advertising company DoubleClick Inc.


Manchester United Football Club boss excited over Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson is clearly excited over the prospect of Wayne Rooney making his debut for Manchester United Football Club. The England international is yet to play for the Reds since his Â£26million transfer


Former Air Force Chief Jailed for Corruption

A former top US Air Force official was jailed today after admitting that she helped aircraft manufacturer Boeing obtain an inflated price on a Â£13 billion contract in exchange for a job.


Allstate Q4 net rises 16.5 percent, misses views

Allstate Corp. , the largest publicly traded home insurer in the United States, said on Tuesday that fourth quarter earnings rose 16.5 percent, helped by low catastrophe losses, but missed analysts' estimates.


The American military launched new airstrikes against suspected militant bases in Falljuah Saturday. They also carried out probing attacks on the city's outskirts, as they prepare for a major operation here.


This Land: Bringing Hollywood Boulevard to Main Street

Jeff Frank cannot help but wonder what would have happened if he had not been seduced by the idea of reviving an old movie theater in his hometown.


Microsoft Corp. has struck a deal to provide advertising for social networking site Facebook, in one of the first high-profile agreements for the software maker's online advertising platform.


Abbas, hosting Rice, hints at new government

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, bolstered by a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said on Wednesday unity talks with Hamas were dead and he might dissolve the Hamas-led government.


Japanese Grand Prix was under threat from the Super Typhoon Ma-On. So much so that the qualifying had to be cancelled on Saturday.


Federer is Swiss sportsman of the year again

Federer finished ahead of Olympic fencing champion Marcel Fischer and triathlete Sven Riederer. Sports journalists voted massively in favour of the worldâs number one tennis player, as did television viewers.


The Countryside Alliance prepares a legal challenge to the Parliament Act - used to force the hunt ban into law.


The Lure of Treatments Science Has Dismissed

Exploring the reasons people swear by treatments that have no scientific evidence backing them.


Roma, 18:18 - CALCIOPOLI, PROCURA FEDERALE ASCOLTA VERTICI DEL GENOA

La Procura federale, circa i contenuti delle ultime intercettazioni telefoniche disposte dalla magis...


House leader eyes vote on Vietnam trade bill

The U.S. House of Representatives  should vote on a trade agreement with Vietnam before President  George W. Bush visits the country in mid-November, a top  Republican said on Tuesday.


OGGI SU INTERNET/SVIZZERA - Il Consiglio Mondiale delle Chiese (CMI) compie 60 anni Ginevra (Agenzia Fides) - Il Consiglio Mondiale delle Chiese (CMI) non vuole fermarsi a guardare le sue opere ma guarda al futuro e alle sfide del XXI secolo. EÂ lÂistituzione piÃ¹ rappresentativa dellÂecumenismo nel secolo XX, ed oggi si confronta co...


German shareholder says company should consider carving off loss-making American division.


Not in a generation has a presidential election been so close for so long. Now, as President Bush is pulling a bit ahead of Sen. John Kerry, every step â-nd misstep


Altrimenti rapporti tra Italia e Bielorussia ne risentiranno


âiPhone seduces us with its bells, whistlesâ¦and ease of useâ

âIf lovinâ this phone is wrong,â pines Etan Horowitz , âI donât want to be right.â He calls iPhone âthe most fun and easy to use gadget Iâve ever laid my hands onâ and says that âcarrying it in my pocket made me feel connected to the world the way I do when Iâm surfing the Internet on a high-speed connection.â In fact, âSafari, the iPhoneâs Internet browser, lets you display up to eight Web pages at once, and itâs easy to move among them.â Horowitz âwas also impressed by the battery life, which gave me nearly six hours of talking, Internet browsing and video watching before I needed to charge it.â


French police investigate the death of a teenage girl who lost consciousness on a ride at Disneyland Paris.


Presidente Camera, possibile riforma solo con larga intesa


The last major post-communist brewery is still in state hands for now. But an American rival looms large


The plan to allow 24-hour drinking could leave the police overstretched, senior officers warn.


The IOC wants suspended Olympic member Ivan Slavkov to be thrown out of the organisation.


A teenager suffers serious injuries after he is attacked in west Belfast in the early hours of Saturday.


Coldiretti, ampia la forbice dei prezzi tra le citta'


Microsoft Issues Patches for 7 Software Flaws

Microsoft Corp. warned on Tuesday of  seven newly found flaws in its software that could allow an  attacker to steal data and take over a personal computer  running the Windows operating system.


The southern Russian Republic of Chechnya is surrounded on nearly all sides by Russian territory but also shares with neighbouring Georgia a remote border high in the Caucasus mountains.


Zimbabwe police ban protests as Robert Mugabe marks his 83rd birthday by vowing to stay on as president.


New York, 21:54 - TENNIS, US OPEN: FEDERER AI QUARTI

Roger Federer si è qualificato per i quarti di finale degli Us Open, ultimo Slam della stagio...


All'ultimo concorso per magistratura 58 posti non assegnati


UN staff union mulls no-confidence motion against senior UN management

The UN staff union was meeting to discuss a no-confidence measure against senior management of the United Nations, which has been hit by a series of scandals involving top UN officials.


Nuclear energy officials hosted an Iranian delegation Wednesday for talks on the construction of a Russian-built plant that has fallen behind schedule because of what Moscow said were delays in payments by Tehran.


Daylight Saving Time: When clocks spring forward this year, will IT fall down?

Daylight Saving Time will arrive this year earlier than it has in the past -- at 2 a.m. on March 11. Companies are scrambling to make sure their IT operations will be ready.


Parliament deadlock delays approval on extended SKorean mission in Iraq

Opposition lawmakers put up a human wall in parliament, delaying approval to extend the deployment of South Korean troops in Iraq.


Ukraine's Orange Revolution Has Rap Anthem

To TV viewers the world over, Ukraine's revolution has been colored orange. People who have found themselves in Kiev during these turbulent weeks know it has a strong beat, too — thanks to a speech by opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko that fast morphed into a rap anthem.


Insulin Therapy Linked to Colorectal Cancer

People with type 2 diabetes who require long-term insulin therapy may be at greater risk of colorectal cancer, a small study suggests.


New Jersey could become the first Northern state to apologize for slavery under a measure due for a legislative committee hearing this week.


Hillary Rodham Clinton says reporters, not her campaign, uncovered evidence of Democratic rival Barack Obama sharing speech lines with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.


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CHICAGO - A federal bankruptcy judge has given United Airlines a 30-day "test period" to show it can cooperate with its unions on a restructuring plan, rejecting union calls to open the process up to rival proposals immediately because United has not tried hard enough to preserve employee pensions.    The hearing came a day after the release of court papers in which United warned it "likely" will have to terminate those pension funds in order to secure the loans it needs to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy...


White House Predicts Slower Growth in 2005

The Bush administration predicted on Friday that economic growth would slow next year but still be strong enough to reduce unemployment slightly.


Iraq Insurgents Hit Churches, Kill Four US Troops

Explosions damaged churches in Baghdad on Saturday and the US military reported the deaths of four more American troops in bomb attacks elsewhere in Iraq.


[NEWS ANALYSIS] Tension in the Netherlands

Everything started with the murder of radical film director Theo Van Gogh by a "drug addict" of Moroccan origin in the Netherlands, where terror can strike even at the traffic lights in broad daylight.


ISTANBUL, Sep 17 (IPS) - In another attempt to mollify the Islamic world  following apologies from the Vatican earlier, Pope Benedict XVI  personally intervened during his Angelus, the traditional Sunday  noon blessing, to reject any anti-Islam sentiment, and appeal for  dialogue.


Suicide attack on Afghan luxury hotel kills seven

A suicide attack claimed by the Taliban killed seven people, including an American and a Norwegian journalist, on Monday at a luxury hotel in Kabul where the Norwegian foreign minister was staying.


Stones demand apology from Swedish papers

Guitarist Keith Richards has demanded  that two Swedish newspapers apologize to the Rolling Stones and  their fans in Sweden for stinging reviews of the band's  performance at a concert in Gothenburg.


Witness: Thomas Accuser Was Nearly Fired

NEW YORK -- A Madison Square Garden executive was ready to quit her high-salaried position _ and was nearly fired over her inability to handle work responsibilities _ in the months before she sued New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas for sexual harassment, a top MSG official testified Wednesday.


Robberies at highest level for three years, according to government figures.


Sara' dimesso in giornata, domani dovrebbe rientrare a Roma


Samsung, Microsoft launch new smartphone

Samsung Electronics Co., South Korea's largest corporation, joined Microsoft Corp. on Monday in launching the first mobile phone in Asia and Europe to use high-speed HSDPA wireless technology.


Landslides and flooding unleashed by heavy rains have killed at least 66 people in China and left nearly 600,000 homeless, a state news agency reported Monday.


Rocket plane SpaceShipOne is attempting a second space flight in a bid to clinch the $10 million Ansari X-Prize. Judges officially confirmed that pilot Mike Melvill took the craft to 64 miles on Wednesday's first flight.


Riggs National Corp. RIGS.O  on  Monday said its merger with PNC Financial Services Group Inc.  has collapsed, after PNC slashed its $779 million bid in the  wake of a guilty plea by Riggs' banking unit to violating an  anti-money laundering law.


Senate Democrats Warn F.C.C. of Tough New Oversight

Democrats urged the head of the Federal Communications Commission to take a more aggressive approach to the industries he oversees.


Electronic Eye Devised to Help Blind Cross Roads

An "electronic eye" that can be fitted to a pair of glasses could help the blind cross roads more safely, scientists said on Friday.


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Brescia, 14:22 - CALCIO, BRESCIA: SU TV LOCALE PARTITA CON VICENZA IN DIRETTA

I tifosi del Brescia potranno vedere l'esordio delle rondilnelle nel campionato di serie B. La parti...


New York, 19:56 - TENNIS, US OPEN: SCHIAVONE IN SEMIFINALE NEL DOPPIO

Francesca Schiavone è in semifinale nel doppio agli Us Open. L'italiana, in coppia con la cek...


Shuttle astronaut collapses at welcome-home event

Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper   collapsed twice during a welcome-home ceremony on Friday, a day   after returning to Earth from a 12-day mission on space shuttle   Atlantis.


Princess Kasune Zulu is infected with HIV and has lost both her parents to Aids. She works and campaigns for people infected with HIV/Aids in Africa through the aid and development agency World Vision.


Worldwide Condemnation of Panamanian President Moscoso

Havana, Aug 27 (AIN) Panamanian President Mireya Moscoso's decision to pardon four Cuban born terrorists imprisoned in Panama has brought international condemnation.


Ambrosia Software on Friday introduced iToner 1.0.0, a new utility for Mac OS X that enables iPhone users to create and install custom ringtones. It costs $15.


Osaka, 15:00 - ATLETICA, MONDIALI: WALKER ORO IN ASTA MASCHILE

Lo statunitense Brad Walker ha vinto la medaglia d'oro nel salto con l'asta maschile ai Mondiali di ...


Flyers get tough with Rangers in 5-3 win

The New York Rangers were outworked and overmatched all day by the hapless Philadelphia Flyers. Watching 38-year-old teammate Brendan Shanahan wheeled off the ice on a stretcher in the third period did nothing to change their fortunes.


RICKY PONTING believes cricket watchers have fallen for the "myth" that New Zealand know the secret to rattling Australia ahead of tonight's sudden-death Champions Trophy clash at The Oval.


Milano, 13:52 - CALCIO, RONALDO: VOGLIO TORNARE IN NAZIONALE

Il nuovo attaccante del Milan, Ronaldo, in un'intervista all'emittente brasiliana Rede Globo confess...


Initial tests suggest the latest foot-and-mouth outbreak in Surrey is the same strain found in the area last month.


LG's Viewty handset records straight to DivX

It's not just for short, tight Web videos anymore. LG Mobile's popular Viewty handset has just become the first mobile phone to be certified for recording video using DivX compression.


Avon Productsâ profit soared 61 percent in the third quarter as the company enjoyed strong revenue growth across all divisions.


It's a new internet browser. The first full version, Firefox 1.0, was launched earlier this month. In the sense it's a browser, yes, but the differences are larger than the similarities.


Apple launched its revolutionary iTunes Music Store in Canada, giving music fans in Canada the same innovative features and breakthrough price of $.99 CDN per song that have made iTunes the number one online music service in the world. [Dec 02]


Dopo i sostenitori del candidato dell'opposizione Traian Basescu, anche quelli del primo ministro Adrian Nastase sono scesi nelle strade di Bucarest. Entrambi i candidati alle presidenziali rumene si sono


Motorola to Buy Symbol Technologies for $3.9 Billion

Aiming to expand its position outside the cellphone market, Motorola is acquiring a leading maker of scanners and other wireless technology.


Nursing homes, notorious places for voter fraud, need greater guidance on how to help residents vote, senators and elections advocates said Thursday.


Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat flashes a "victory" sign during a meeting with supporters at his office in the West Bank town of Ramallah, in this Feb. 12, 2002 file photo.


Blog: Canon, the company's partner in SED, will not be able to supply displays to meet the original schedule.


Era con la scalatrice deceduta ieri sera a quota 4.200 metri


Shooters, RPGs and simple pleasures -- it was a very good year for videogames. Wired's gaming scribes salute 2007's finest titles.


Stiffer Rules on Mercury Don't Please Everyone Some Say the Georgia Restrictions, Up for Approval Today, Are Still Not Strong Enough.

By BRANDON LARRABEE  ATLANTA - New state restrictions on power plants' mercury emissions that go further than federal standards, but are still too weak in the eyes of some environmental groups, are expected to gain approval today from the Board of Natural Resources.


Leading IMF members agree to back proposed reforms giving more voting rights to emerging economies.


Skype founders aiming for broadband television: report

The founders of the Internet telephone company Skype are closing in on launching a global television service delivered to customers through high-speed broadband internet, the Financial Times reported.


England could name Marcus Trescothick at 1200 BST on Wednesday in their squad for the Twenty20 World Cup.


Rutgers to Play UConn for Big East Title

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Matee Ajavon scored 20 points, Kia Vaughn had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 19 Rutgers beat No. 21 Marquette 63-55 on Monday night to advance to the Big East conference finals.


MEXICO's Adrian Fernandez held off a last curve challenge to win the Indy 300 here today. Fernandez foiled Bryan Herta while Brazil's Tony Kanaan moved closer to claiming the Indy Racing League season crown.


iPod Shuffle Goes (RED), New Nano Appears

At an event for press and analysts on Wednesday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that the Shuffle would be joining the Product (RED) movement, while introducing a completely new iPod nano.


Singapore's industrial output increased 11.8 percent on-year in September, driven by the higher production of electronics. The industrial production index, a measure of manufacturing output, climbed after


John Edwards got some campaign help Monday from baseball groupie Annie Savoy and pitching phenom Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh.


Enrico Mentana: "Sostituzione politica? Si!!"

"Mediaset mi ha lasciato fare quel che volevo per 13 anni" e la prova "sta nel fatto che tanti dalla parti di Palazzo Chigi volessero la mia testa. Sono stato il primo a dire che mi hanno sollevato e che non


Rio de Janeiro, 16:24 - CALCIO, BRASILE: RAPITA SORELLA GIOCATORE PALMEIRAS

La sorella del giocatore del Palmeiras Michael Anderson da Silva è stata rapita a San Paolo d...


A gun that may have been used in the unsolved 1986 murder of Swedish PM Olof Palme is found, police say.


Stocks look to continue rally in a week that brings little fresh news on the economy. By Yuval Rosenberg, CNN/Money contributing writer.


HEALTH REPORT - Lack of Sleep Linked to Weight Gain

There are new findings that not enough sleep may cause people to gain weight. Researchers say a lack of sleep can produce hormonal changes that increase feelings of hunger.


Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs said Monday that Patrick Ramsey will be his starting quarterback for the 2005 season. Gibbs said during a news conference following Saturday's


Qwest Records Quarterly Profit and Rise in Internet Subscribers

The phone company reported a fourth-quarter profit, helped by a gain tied to the sale of real estate and an increase in high-speed Internet subscribers.


Indian IT Hub Threatened by Recent Bombings

Hyderabad-based IT firms are concerned that investors could pull out if unrest continues.


Tense Moments During Trailblazing Private Space Flight

MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA - In a mission that could herald a new era of space tourism, a privately built, three-person rocket ship flew to space and back today in a mission that frightened those who watched from the ground and on a live webcast.


Seven states have yet to participate in a federal program to buy antivirals for a potential influenza pandemic. Thirteen states do not have adequate plans to distribute vaccines and medical supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile.


Voters didn't buy him as a diehard conservative, so the former governor is now trying to be himself -- a goofy nerd who knows how to make the economy work


Nine U.S. soldiers were killed in two bomb attacks north of Baghdad, the military said on Tuesday, in the deadliest day for U.S. forces since they launched a security crackdown in the capital three weeks ago.


Bulldozers move in to demolish houses in the Egyptian village of Qurna which sits on top of pharaonic tombs in Luxor.


Powell Attacks European NATO Allies on Iraq

Secretary of State Colin Powell accused European allies of undermining NATO on Thursday by refusing to allow staff seconded to the alliance to take part in its military training mission in Iraq.


Clarke joint leader in season-ending Tour Championship

Britain's Darren Clarke shared the lead with Jay Haas and Jerry Kelly after Thursday's wet first round of the $6 million season-ending Tour Championship.


The Italian service aims to be a place where users of any virtual world or online game can post their virtual photos and videos.


Sul suo blog il comico invita i cittadini che hanno partecipato al V-Daya partecipare alle prossime amministrative. "DefinirÃ² i requisiti necessari"                                            V-day, Grillo lancia le sue liste civiche "Chi lo merita avrÃ  il mio bollino"


Chemical maker Basell said on Tuesday it would buy Lyondell Chemical Co.  for about $12.14 billion, giving it access to Lyondell's commodity assets and refining capacity.


Oregon lost its season opener and dropped out of the Top 25 thanks mostly to its own mistakes.


You would never know a recession might be under way from looking at Intuitive Surgical, the leader in medical robot technology.


It's official - you really do need that coffee in the morning, and if you don't get it you really are in withdrawal. As little as one cup of coffee a day can produce caffeine addiction, say researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.


The mayor of the tiny UK Pacific colony of Pitcairn pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges, reports say.


The British government says it will give at least Â£15m to help the victims of the Asian earthquake.


A former German politician is convicted and fined for using Volkswagen money illegally.


UNC's O'Reilly propels US into title match

A last-gasp goal that stole victory in regulation, a wide-open shot that bounced off the goal post. Then, the only teen-ager on the team came to the rescue.


Indonesia's former president Suharto dies

Indonesia's former president Suharto, whose legacy of economic development was marred by graft and human rights abuses during his 32 years in power, died on Sunday, aged 86, after suffering multiple organ failure.


Yamaha Piano Links to Net, Streams Digital Audio

The wired instrument isn't digital, but it can stream Internet radio--for a price.


News Corp to buy 51 pct of Crazy Frog firm Jamba

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. has   agreed to buy 51 percent of Verisign Inc.'s ringtones unit   Jamba for $187.5 million, Berlin-based Jamba said on Tuesday,   confirming a report in the Wall Street Journal.


Sweden's prime minister meets Muslim envoys in an effort to defuse a row about a Prophet Muhammad cartoon.


Investigators lifted fingerprints, swabbed dust and collected tissue from the wreckage of three car bombings Saturday and detained dozens of Bedouin tribesmen, including quarry workers who could have provided the explosives that killed at least 34 people. Israel blamed al-Qaida for the Thursday night attacks in two Sinai resorts, and Egyptian investigators were leaning toward an al-Qaida connection as well.


ASIA/TAIWAN - ÂOne  in  Mind,  Heart  and  SpiritÂ Ã¨ il tema del Campeggio che ha unito i giovani di 6 regioni e paesi asiatici Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) -  ÂOne in Mind, Heart and SpiritÂ Ã¨ stato il tema dellÂXI Campeggio Congiunto Asiatico CHOICE che si Ã¨ svolto presso il convento delle Missionarie della Provvidenza nellÂArcidiocesi di Tai Pei dal 23 al 27 agosto. Secondo qua...


MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - It was another successful "homecoming" for Wes Welker. The Patriots receiver caught 11 passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Dallas Cowboys last weekend. Those established career bests in all three categories for Welker, who played his college ball at Texas Tech.


Powell leads new exodus from Bush cabinet

Secretary of State Colin Powell, one of the Bush administration's most respected members abroad, announced his resignation after four years of often-losing policy battles with his hawkish colleagues over Iraq and other issues.


Saddam's Cause Remains Strong Without Him

Even though a year has passed since former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was arrested, terrorism continues to escalate. Saddam was assumed to be organizer of the resistance in Iraq and was arrested on December 13 of last year on his farm in Tigrit.


K Street Confidential columnist Jeffrey Birnbaum will be online to discuss what happens when business, politics and government collide.


Shell IT staff disgusted at mega profits

Union demands talks over job cut plans Union representatives for Royal Dutch Shell's IT workers demanded talks with the firm's top management yesterday over the outsourcing of up to 3,000 jobs at the oil giant.â¦


A storm off the West Coast will move southeast on Wednesday, bringing heavy precipitation and strong winds. Snow accumulations could exceed a foot in the mountains above 4,000 feet, and winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph were expected.


If you think oil is expensive now, just imagine if Hurricane Ivan had swung west and come ashore at this bustling oil and gas port at the southernmost point of Louisiana.


A bombing at an outdoor dog fighting competition killed and wounded dozens of people in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, an official and a witness said.


Lione, 23:18 - CALCIO, SPALLETTI: E' STATA UNA ROMA PERFETTA

Luciano Spalletti è felice per la qualificazione ai quarti di Champions League. ''E' stata un...


10 fresh faces hope to make splash in 2008

The first few months of the year are  an ideal time for rising acts to grab their share of attention  and, they hope, sales. That's true for upcoming releases and  new promotional boosts for sets already on hand.


Sarkozy champions simplified treaty to overcome EU's crisis

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday championed the idea of a "simplified treaty" for the European Union, which European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso said was gaining support.


Platform for Liz Hurley Party Demolished

By RAMOLA TALWAR BADAM  MUMBAI, India - Mumbai residents had a message for newlyweds Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar - get off our beach. City hall agreed, demolishing a wooden deck that had been built for a party to honor the couple.


Sidney Green could only watch from the sideline as his team got picked apart — by his own son.


NEW YORK -- Nintendo Co. said its Wii game console will go on sale in the United States on Nov. 19 for $250, hoping that like its plucky game character Mario, it will be able to take on the gorillas of the market: Sony and Microsoft .


Germany investigates Russian over polonium

German prosecutors opened an investigation on Sunday into a Russian associate of the murdered ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko after finding traces of the radioactive substance polonium in properties he used in Hamburg.


Giuliani Creates Investment Banking Firm

Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced Wednesday he is creating an investment banking firm to advise companies on financial transactions.


A physics teacher was taking inventory of chemicals in a storage room at Tri-City High School when she noticed a container that looked a little strange.


Movie Review | 'I Am Legend': Man About Town, and Very Alone

In spite of its third-act collapse into obviousness and sentimentality, âI Am Legendâ is among Will Smithâs better movies.


Peru advanced to the Copa AmÃ©rica quarterfinals by coming from behind twice â the second time playing a man short â to tie Bolivia, 2-2, last night in MÃ©rida, Venezuela. Venezuela and Uruguay tied, 0-0, in a later match. Each will advance to the knockout round.


Koizumi takes time out to throw ceremonial pitch at Yankees-Red ...

NEW YORK - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hurled a ceremonial first pitch at the game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, with Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui serving as catcher.


Londra, 13:59 - TENNIS, WIMBLEDON: VINCI E GARBIN FUORI AL SECONDO TURNO

Roberta Vinci e Tathiana Garbin sono state eliminate al secondo turno di Wimbledon. La Vinci ha cedu...


PEOPLESOFT has strengthened its ties with technology giant IBM hoping to boost its recently sagging sales as it continues to fight Oracle's $US7.


South American Soya Explosion Threatens Forests - WWF

An explosion of soyabean farming in South America is threatening huge areas of forest and grassland containing some of the world's richest and most diverse wildlife, a leading conservation group said on Thursday.


Merrill Lynch & Co. did not discriminate against a female executive, but it did fire her unfairly, a British employment tribunal ruled Wednesday.


Cities Take Lead On Environment As Debate Drags At Federal Level

NEW YORK -- To the long list of evils being blamed on global warming -- hurricanes, heat waves, melting ice caps -- tack on the smaller interior of Steve Benesoczky's cab. Inside, his passengers can already feel the squeeze of climate change in their knees.


Michael Jackson is rushed to hospital on his way to court in California, with his lawyer saying he is "very ill".


New McDonald's CEO Skinner pledges continuation, improvement

CHICAGO - New McDonald's Corp. chief executive Jim Skinner pledged Friday to maintain and even accelerate the fast-food giant's recent resurgence with more new products and a continuing focus on restaurant operations.


Blog: Google acquires Panoramio, a Spanish photo sharing site that maps photos on Google Earth


Chamonix, 15:17 - SCI, CDM; SUPERCOMBINATA: VINCE BODE MILLER

Bode Miller ha vinto la Supercombinata di Chamonix, valida per la Coppa del mondo maschile di sci al...


Henkel Agrees to Buy Sovereign Specialty Chemicals for $575 Mln

Henkel KgaA, the German maker of Persil detergent and Dial soap, will buy Sovereign Specialty Chemicals Inc. for about $575 million.


Viduka lights up Riverside with stunning double

IT CAN only be coincidence that the power failure that ensured the closure of confection stands throughout Middlesbroughâs ground brought such a ravenous display of goalscoring from three


Scientist at Work | Linda J. Gormezano: A Team of 2, Following the Scent of Polar Bears

Linda J. Gormezano is using scat to track the wanderings, genetics and condition of polar bears, which have shown signs of stress recently.


New US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice is to undergo surgery at a Washington hospital tomorrow. She will remain overnight at the hospital and return to work in the next day or so, a US government spokesman says.


The Bush administration said yesterday that commercial importation of some low-cost prescription drugs from Canada might be feasible, but the savings to consumers


InfoWorld - The One Laptop Per Child Project (OLPC) plans to launch OLPC America in 2008 to distribute the low-cost laptop computers originally aimed at developing nations to needy students in the United States.


A collection of work by artist L S Lowry, valued at half a million pounds, is to go on sale in Birmingham.


Micosoft Introduces MSN Toolbar Suite Beta

Microsoft introduced a beta version of its new MSN Toolbar Suite, with desktop search functionality. The new MSN Toolbar Suite includes an updated version of the popular MSN Toolbar for Microsoft Internet


Veteran Bollywood film producer GP Sippy dies in the western Indian city of Mumbai at the age of 93.


Zend Developer Zone: Zend Framework 1.5.0 Preview Release now available

As the Zend Developer Zone points out, the preview release for the next stable version of the Zend Framework has been posted - ZF 1.5.0 Preview.   This release showcases features that will be introduced in the final 1.5 release. The intent of this release is to give our users access to the latest features in Zend Framework and to improve the overall quality of the production release through the feedback we receive.  Some of the new feature in this upcoming release include:  New Zend_Form component with support for AJAX-enabled form elements Infocard, OpenID, and LDAP authentication adapters Partial, Placeholder, Action, and Header view helpers for advanced view composition and rendering New Zend_Layout component for automating and facilitating site layouts   It also adds functionality to currently existing features and fixes several bugs in the process.


THE STRIKE against General Motors ought to end quickly, and the company can make that happen with a concession on job security. But the United Auto Workers has to realize that any victory in current talks will be temporary, and that job losses are inevitable as General Motors spreads its work across the globe in an attempt to stay in ...


Hungry, homeless victims scramble for relief goods

Thousands of hungry and homeless survivors from last weekâs typhoons scrambled for food yesterday even before military helicopters bearing relief goods could land on the ground.


A Moroccan suspected of being the hooded man who claimed responsibility for the 2004 Madrid terror bombings on behalf of a group of Muslim militants refused to answer questions from a prosecutor Friday, as the trial went into its second day.


Sharon allows Arafat to be flown abroad for treatment

JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon spoke with his Palestinian counterpart today and agreed in principle to permit the ailing Yasser Arafat to be flown abroad for medical treatment, an Israeli official said.


A Commons motion pays tribute to BBC News website writer Ivan Noble, who died from a brain tumour on Monday.


Gaza Militants Defy Abbas with Surge of Attacks

Gaza militants hit an army base in Israel  with rocket fire Wednesday, wounding 12 soldiers, as they  defied calls for a halt to attacks from Mahmoud Abbas, the  frontrunner to succeed Yasser Arafat in elections Sunday.


Hundreds of Israeli soldiers walked out of Lebanon on Tuesday — some smiling broadly and pumping their fists, others weeping or carrying wounded comrades — as a cease-fire with Hezbollah solidified after a shaky start. The process was expected to accelerate over the coming days.


There are mathematical chances and real chances, and with two weeks to go it is probably time for Patriots fans to face the real ones, which are that there will be a long row to hoe for their team to return to the Super Bowl this year. It is hardly Mission Impossible, given the shaky caliber of their competition in ...


European aeronautics giant Airbus SAS signed a deal Tuesday that will give customers of its new superjumbo A380 planes the option of installing voice and data systems that will let passengers make calls using their own cell phones.


THURSDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDayNews) --  The anticancer compound sulforaphane, found in vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts and kale, blocks the growth of late-stage breast cancer cells, a new study says.


N.Y. Crowds Line Up to See Renovated MoMA

Thousands of people waited in a line that wrapped around a city block Saturday to file into the reopened doors of the renovated and expanded Museum of Modern Art.


POLITICS:  Controversy Follows Gaddafi's Rapprochement With Europe

PARIS, Dec 31 (IPS) - The re-emergence of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi  into the diplomatic good graces of Europe has met with a  decidedly mixed response, even in some of the governments  ostensibly courting his favour.


Pregnancy Can Go Well for Women with Diabetes

Women with type 1 diabetes who monitor their blood glucose daily both before and during pregnancy have better outcomes, Danish researchers report.


Bush, McCain Discuss Ads by Outside Groups

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - President Bush wants to work with Republican Sen...


Putin and EU leaders discuss trade and energy

Russian President Vladimir  Putin began his last summit with European Union leaders on  Friday but gave little hope for progress over trade and energy  disputes that have strained ties.


Eight-year study links air pollution to a reduction in their lung ...

New research shows that teenagers who grow up in heavy air pollution have reduced lung capacity, putting them at risk for illness and premature death as adults.


Apple's new web browser for Windows was downloaded more than a million times in 48 hours, the firm says.


London, December 15, KAZINFORM. Leader of the British National Party Nick Griffin was arrested Tuesday following a TV documentary exposing the extent of racism in the organization, the party spokesman said, Kazinform refers to PTI.


Hackers Have Attacked Foreign Utilities, CIA Analyst Says

In a rare public warning to the power and utility industry, a CIA analyst this week said cyber attackers have hacked into the computer systems of utility companies outside the United States and made demands, in at least one case causing a power outage that affected multiple cities.


Palermo, 12:13 - CALCIO, PALERMO-INTER: FERMATI QUATTRO BAGARINI

Quattro bagarini fermati e 65 biglietti sequestrati. Questo il bilancio dei controlli fatti dalla Po...


A spokesman for the Egyptian Telecommunications company, Orascom, said that the kidnappers of the two Egyptian hostages had released them on Monday evening after it was announced in Cairo that only one hostage was released.


Ragged Hingis falls to Granville in third round

Martina Hingis's luck finally ran out at Wimbledon on Friday when she lost 6-4 6-2 to American Laura Granville in the third round.


Business software maker Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it is extending again its hostile tender offer for all of the common stock of PeopleSoft Inc.


Most musicians see the internet as more of an opportunity than a threat to their livelihood, research suggests.


The stars are part of a charity auction for tsunami relief.


The American Music Awards turned into the Usher Show last night, as the R&B sensation swept his four categories, including Top Male Performer in both the rock/pop and soul/rhythm and blues categories.


Surviving Haitians pray for 1,500 killed by Jeanne; more

The general in charge of UN peacekeepers in Haiti is critical of the slow pace of aid getting to hungry and sick residents, many left homeless by flooding.


Rapina nel museo, rubate tele di Munch: anche 'Il Grido'

Rapinatori a mano armata hanno fatto irruzione nel Museo Munch a Oslo e hanno rubato oggi diverse opere, fra cui il capolavoro del pittore norvegese Edvard Munch, 'Il Grido'. Lo ha detto la radio pubblica norvegese Nrk.


Reidâs Relationship With Bush Enters Deep Freeze

Scholars and historians are taking note of an uncommonly antagonistic relationship between Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, and President Bush.


Doctor Says He Was Assailed for Challenging Drugâs Safety

A medical researcher who testified at a House hearing about the safety of the popular diabetes drug, Avandia, said he received the veiled threat of a lawsuit by a high-ranking drug company executive.


Limited Brands is cutting loose the brands that are dragging it down.


A Californian woman pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of threatening Welsh actor Catherine Zeta-Jones. Dawnette Knight, 33, denied a charge of stalking and 24 more of making criminal threats.


Musicians, instruments strapped to their backs and signs in hand, marched to the French Quarter on Sunday, demanding better wages and asking tourists, music lovers and political leaders not to take them for granted.


A weight loss drug used widely in the UK is rejected by US safety officials over fears of an increased suicide risk.


The fiery female alliance on CBS' "Survivor: Vanuatu — Islands of Fire" flickered, sending research assistant Leann Slaby off the island.


Pa. man behind search for missing Marine

Bob Bolus was flipping through Parade magazine two years ago when he came across an article about Sgt. William H. Genaust, who filmed the raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima in 1945.


iBackups sunk The owner of one of the largest software piracy websites in the US has been handed a record sentence of seven years in prison.â¦


Large Syrian Military Convoy Pulls Out of Lebanon

CHTAURA, Lebanon  - Several Syrian military units  withdrew from Lebanon early on Thursday, part of a larger  Syrian troop redeployment that has been praised by the United  States.


U.N. extends Ethiopia-Eritrea force mandate 6 months

The Security Council renewed the mandate of the struggling U.N. peace force on the Eritrea-Ethiopia border for six months on Wednesday despite a request from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for just one month.


Bush hardens tone, urges end to Israeli occupation

U.S. President George W. Bush, hardening his tone towards Israel on Thursday, urged an end to "the occupation" of the West Bank and pushed for a peace treaty to be signed within a year to create a Palestinian state.


Polls open in Belgium's legislative elections

Belgians began heading to the polls Sunday in legislative and senate elections widely expected to spell defeat for Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt.


Bush expands sanctions against Myanmar rulers

President George W. Bush expanded U.S. sanctions against Myanmar's rulers on Friday, accusing them of "vicious persecution" of democracy protesters, and urged China and India to step up pressure on their neighbor.


A man who passed out drunk on rail tracks is being sentenced after admitting obstructing the railway.


NFL Game Summary - New Orleans at St. Louis

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - John Carney's 31-yard field goal 7:04 into overtime handed the New Orleans Saints a dramatic 28-25 victory over the St.


The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission pushed ahead on Wednesday with reforms of the  $7.5-trillion mutual fund industry amid scandals that have  shaken fund investors' confidence.


In 2007 Japan's Sony and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry filed the most patent applications in Taiwan.


Oil steady after slide on big US crude stockbuild

Oil prices were steady on Thursday after shedding gains made earlier in the week following a massive build in crude stocks in the United States.


Young UK film fans vote Hollywood hit Shrek 2 best film at the children's Bafta awards.


Secretary of State Colin Powell bid a nostalgic farewell on Thursday to the NATO Western security alliance he first served as platoon commander facing down the Soviet army 46 years ago.


By Linda Fantin, The Salt Lake Tribune  Feb. 2--Paul Murphy is 35 and trying to orchestrate a career change from  ballet dancer to DNA scientist, and he's looking for a little help from  legislators.


Adidas sees Reebok hitting $5 billion in sales

CANTON, Massachusetts  - Adidas AG  expects growth overseas, particularly in Asia, to push sales at its Reebok division to $5 billion (3.8 billion euros) over the next three to five years, up from their current $3 billion (2.3 billion euros) level, Herbert Hainer, chairman and chief executive of Adidas, said on Thursday.


Spinach plants probed; E. coli kills boy

As federal agents launched a criminal investigation into two produce companies involved in the contaminated spinach outbreak, Idaho health officials confirmed the death of a 2-year-old boy Sept. 20 was caused by tainted spinach.


"Hey, that's the boy I just saw on TV!" a voice shouted out from the beach.


Post-Katrina New Orleans death rate shoots up

Death rates in New Orleans rose nearly 50 percent as the city began its recovery from Hurricane Katrina, in part because of storm-related damage to its public health facilities, researchers said on Thursday.


Don't Fall for the Promise of 'Free': The BBB Warns That Offers for "Free" Merchandise Can Cost You in the End.

By Daily Press, Newport News, Va.  Jun. 18--The come-ons and ads seem endless:  "Take our survey and win an iPod.""Click here for a free $20 Target gift card.""You're a winner of a dream vacation!" The real reason behind many of these ads is lead generation.


Poverty, war, HIV affect over 1 billion children, UNICEF says

More than 1 billion children suffer from poverty, war, and HIV/AIDS, a new UNICEF report says, indicating that gains in reducing child deaths in


World Business Briefing: Canada: $330 Million Acquisition

Cognos, Canadaâs biggest software company, said it planned to buy Applix for $339 million to expand in financial performance management.


Media & professional: Google to begin deleting private information it stores on the computers of millions of users.


Menem Vows to Bring Back Argentina's 'Glory Days'

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina  - Former Argentine  President Carlos Menem ended 10 months of self-exile on  Wednesday, aiming to stage a political comeback in his home  province after assurances he would not be arrested on arrival.


TRADING victories like heavyweight boxers swapping mighty punches, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are locked in a championship race in which every lost point will be seized upon as a sign of frailty.


Attenzione su possibili mosse da parte di E.On


Bush Keeps Faith in Iraqi Prime Minister

Patience with Iraq's prime minister is running out among most everyone, except George W. Bush.


Bloomberg to travel to Croatia in Olympic bid

Mayor Michael Bloomberg will travel to Croatia on Friday to present the city's bid for the 2012 Olympics to a group of European Olympic committees.


60Frames to give content creators online boost

The start-up, funded with  $3.5 million from United Talent Agency and Spot Runner, is hoping to take on the traditional studio model of video content distribution.


Stopping by New York: why Bush won't linger

CRAWFORD, Texas More than a year ago, when Karl Rove and President George W. Bush began planning the Republican National Convention, they picked New York City in early September so that the event would flow into the third anniversary of the World Trade


Parents of missing Madeleine head home to Britain

FARO, Portugal  - British couple Kate and Gerry McCann, named as suspects in their four-year-old daughter Madeleine's disappearance, headed home from Portugal on Sunday.


The maker of such products as Colgate toothpaste, Palmolive soaps and Ajax cleansers said it will record a charge of US$45 million in the fourth quarter, the first in a series of charges to cover the costs of the plan.


Muslim School Set Ablaze as Dutch Mourn Filmmaker

Arsonists set a Dutch Muslim school  ablaze on Tuesday night, the latest in a series of such attacks  that came only hours after the cremation of film-maker Theo van  Gogh, killed last week by a suspected Islamic militant.


High Court Limits Second-Party Lawsuits by Investors

Breaking along conservative-liberal lines, the court extends protection from securities lawsuits to banks, accountants and attorneys doing business with corporations that are engaging in securities fraud.


An IT firm is investigating how details of three million British driving theory test candidates went missing in the US.


Hillary Rodham Clinton and her campaign tried to mend ties to black voters Thursday when a key supporter apologized to her chief rival, Barack Obama, for comments that hinted at Obama's drug use as a teenager. The candidate herself, meanwhile, praised the Rev. Martin Luther King and promised to assist with the rebirth of this troubled, largely black city.


Germany to bear brunt of US troop withdrawal

Germany will be hit harder than any other country by US President George W. Bush's announcement on Monday that the Pentagon will withdraw 70,000 troops from overseas and return them to US bases, US officials ...


Team USA concluded its domination at the Olympics by defeating Australia 5-1 at Helliniko Stadium on Monday, giving coach Mike Candrea a gold medal five weeks after his wife, Sue, died of a brain aneurysm.


The likelihood of Barry Larkin playing for the Nationals appears dim following a meeting between Bowden and Larkin's agent.


Gruppo valuta vendita o chiusura di due divisioni ausiliarie


In viaggio con il ferroviere sulla mortice del treno pendolari"Quando c'Ã¨ questo clima il segnale giallo si vede a malapena"                                                  Sulla tratta della morte "Resi ciechi dalla nebbia"                                                                                dal nostro inviato MARCO MENSULATI


Christmas horror movie offends religious groups

Moviegoers seeking a bit of seasonal  entertainment are being offered blood and terror alongside  Santa and his reindeer -- much to the horror of U.S. religious  groups.


Carol Burnett to Star in New Grodin Comedy During Falcon Theatre's 2007-2008 Season

Playbill - Stage and screen star Carol Burnett will be part of the upcoming season at The Falcon Theatre in Burbank, CA.


So far, Michael Vick is 0-for-2 when it comes to the Big Apple.


Rossi Contesting Washington Governor Vote

Republican Dino Rossi and the state GOP announced Friday they will contest the gubernatorial election that gave his Democratic foe, Christine Gregoire, a 129-vote victory.


Volkswagen Reports Seventh Quarterly Profit Decline

Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker, reported a seventh consecutive decline in quarterly profit as domestic demand weakened and sales growth in China slowed, making the full-year profit target harder to reach.


Belgian police arrest two leaders of a far-right party at a Brussels protest against the "Islamisation of Europe".


Irish banks unite Irish banks have responded to internet scams such as phishing by setting up a forum to share information on high-tech crime.â¦


The Israeli parliament rejected the proposed 2005 budget. Subsequently, Sharon fired the five cabinet ministers belonging to his coalition government's second-largest partner, effectively dismantling the coalition.


Doctors explore use of mismatched hearts

Connor Geddes was 13 days old when surgeons gave him a new heart that didn't match his blood type — deliberately.


Court backs California ban on same-sex marriages

A California appeals court upheld the state's ban on same-sex marriage on Thursday, reversing a lower court's judgment against a voter-approved law defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman.


NASA Chief Said to Be Top Contender for L.S.U. Job

Sean O'Keefe has sought and become the top contender for a high-level job at Louisiana State University, according to NASA and university officials.


Global oil prices slipped on Thursday as perceptions of a supply overhang outweighed concerns that a hurricane in the Caribbean could hit U.S. offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico.


Review Last week I attended an IBM briefing, held at The Clink Museum near London Bridge. The Clink was an old Prison and the museum is full of gruesome memorabilia relating to the bad old days of sadistic incarceration.


Actor Chris Langham is due to appear at crown court for the first time on sex assault charges.


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FOXBOROUGH -- The Revolution moved closer to qualifying for a playoff berth for the fifth successive season last night, but the team appeared to slow down in the second half of a 1-1 tie with the Kansas City Wizards, squandering a lead and wasting chances late.


Explosions wound 13 in southern Thailand

BANGKOK - A pair of bomb blasts in southern Thailand wounded at least 13 people on Friday. The first explosion at a food stall in Yala province hurt four people, including one police officer.


UK browser business Deepnet Explorer today trumped global competitors Microsoftâs Internet Explorer, Netscape and Firefox, with the claims that its new Phishing Alarm and enhanced pop-up killer made Deepnet Explorer the first known browser to pass


Pakistan's Akhtar, Asif cleared of doping on appeal

Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have been cleared of doping and had their bans for the offence overturned, the chairman of an appeals committee said.


In its ongoing battle with rival Intel, AMD announced the latest round of desktop CPU price cuts today. Check out this and other original content on CNET's blog network.


Italy beats Iraq 1-0 to take the Olympic football bronze, a day after an Italian journalist's death in Iraq.


Pizza Hut Switzerland is closing its six remaining restaurants, with the loss of around 100 jobs.


Eight teenagers killed in high school knife attack in China

BEIJING - A man stabbed eight teenagers to death and injured four others after breaking into a school in central China on Friday morning, teachers and local authorities said.


Music Review: Some Old (Very Old) Christmas Favorites

This year Frederick Renz is exploring Dutch music from the late 15th through mid-17th centuries at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.


âKite Runnerâ Boys Are Sent to United Arab Emirates

After months of worrying and diplomatic wrangling, the movie studio that is releasing âThe Kite Runnerâ has whisked to safety four young actors.


Reuters Up on Report Instinet Up for Sale

Shares in global news and information provider Reuters Group Plc rose to their highest level since April after a report Thursday that the firm may sell its U.S. electronic trading subsidiary, dealers said.


The battle between a US woman's husband and parents over whether to keep her alive takes a new twist.


'Decisione per trasparenza, rispondendo richieste authority


Ukraine Liberals Vow New Rallies to Overturn Vote

Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko pledged a campaign of mass street protests to overturn presidential election results he, and Western countries, say were rigged by a Moscow-backed government.


Also: Windows worm travels with Tetris [News.com Extra]


Top British court condemns holding foreign terrorist suspects ...

Britain's highest court on Thursday harshly condemned one of the most hotly disputed elements of the country's anti-terrorist strategy - a law allowing some foreign suspects to be locked up indefinitely with no charge.


Il vicepremier Rutelli: 'Una tappa decisiva e coraggiosa'


Indonesia on high alert as flood death toll climbs

Rescuers and volunteers are struggling to reach nearly 190,000 Indonesians left homeless by devastating floods sparked by heavy rains in and around Jakarta, as the death toll rose to seven.


Oracle Sets Deadline for BEA to Accept Its Takeover Bid

With no other suitors stepping forward, Oracle has threatening to abandon its $6.7 billion bid for BEA Systems unless its smaller rival accepts the offer by Sunday.


ProHeart 6, a twice-a-year time-released heartworm medication used to prevent the parasite in millions of dogs, was recalled Friday at the request of the Food and Drug Administration after thousands of animals suffered adverse reactions.


Hordes of angry opposition supporters have been tramping through the capital since a disputed weekend presidential runoff election, but the protests are marked by a peculiar civility. Strong words have not boiled over into harsh actions.


British athletes will not be banned from commenting on political issues at the Beijing Olympics, the British Olympic Association says.


Stocks Slide as Insurers' Woes Offset IBM

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's probe of the insurance industry widened to the health sector, hammering shares of health insurers.


Rio Tinto Ltd/Plc  said  it would spend US$793 million as its share of the cost to  extend the Kestrel coal mine in Australia, as it looks to  internal growth to fight off an unwanted approach from rival  BHP Billiton.


Libya Seems Honest About Nuke Program -- UN Report

VIENNA, Austria  - The U.N. nuclear watchdog said  in a confidential report circulated Monday that Libya appears  to have been telling the truth in its declarations on the  covert atomic weapons program that it agreed in December to  abandon.


Movie Review | 'Chalk': The Joys of Teaching? Get Lost, Mr. Chips

The loose-jointed ensemble comedy âChalkâ follows three teachers and one administrator over nine months.


Germany likely to allow Cruise film at key site

The makers of a movie starring Tom  Cruise about a failed plot to kill Adolf Hitler will most  likely be allowed to use a German memorial site after all, a  spokesman for the Finance Ministry said on Friday.


Twelve soldiers are injured as rockets fired by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip land at a military base in Israel.


Rasheed Marshall set a Big East career rushing mark for quarterbacks and threw three touchdown passes while leading No. 15 West Virginia over Syracuse, 27-6, last night.


Undisputed super-middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe says his next fight could be his last.


Profit warning sends Wendy's shares lower

Shares of Wendy's International Inc. (WEN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell nearly 4 percent before the bell on Wednesday after the No.


Messina, 19:39 - CALCIO, MESSINA: DI COSTANZO E' IL NUOVO TECNICO

E' Nello Di Costanzo il nuovo allenatore del Messina, alla cui guida resta la famiglia Franza.


Many people would have a  hard time reconciling soap operas with cutting-edge  interactivity, but those within the daytime drama world know  the networks have tested many innovative concepts on the  genre's loyal followers.


Craig CrawfordÃ¢ÂÂs Trail Mix: Obama Ducks Civil Rights Mantle

Jesse Jackson now says he doesnÃ¢ÂÂt remember saying it, but South CarolinaÃ¢ÂÂs largest newspaper, The State, is standing by its story that the civil rights leader complained after a speech there that Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is Ã¢ÂÂacting like he's whiteÃ¢ÂÂ for not speaking out more forcefully about a racially charged schoolyard beating in Louisiana.


Vizio's 47-inch TV: HD Glory, Budget Price

Review: Vizio's 47-inch LCD costs a mere $1,700. It sports full 1080p resolution, a beautiful display, bright screen and a great viewing angle -- though the contrast ratio is poor.


The French post-modernist sociologist and philosopher, Jean Baudrillard, dies in Paris aged 77.


Irish PM denies wrongdoing over payments

Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, facing unprecedented personal criticism for taking money secretly from wealthy friends, confirmed Tuesday he received $62,500 from a dozen businessmen 13 years ago — but denied doing anything wrong.


LuaLua spoils Liverpool's Christmas cheer

Portsmouth's Lomana LuaLua scored an injury time equaliser to earn a point against Liverpool in a 1-1 draw at Anfield which will hamper the home side's attempts to get in touch with the leading clubs during the Christmas programme.


What parents do -- and don't do -- before the birth of a child and through the early years of life has a significant effect on the child's risk of developing heart disease as an adult, two studies find.


MGM Mirage in talks to build hotels in China

Hotel and casino company MGM Mirage Inc.  said on Wednesday it is in advanced talks with Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing to create a joint venture to develop non-gaming luxury hotels and resorts globally.


'I was angry', Naomi Campbell tells anger management class

'I was angry all day really' Battling supermodel Naomi Campbell last Saturday did the first of two anger management classes she was ordered to attend as part of the punishment for chucking a mobile phone at housekeeper Ana Scolavino, the New York Post reports.â¦


A senior Taliban commander was arrested by Pakistani forces as he tried to slip across the Afghan border into Pakistan.


Handheld Computers Aid Convention Security

Submachine gun, check. Semiautomatic pistol, check. Personal digital assistant, check. In addition to their usual weaponry, some officers responsible for securing federal buildings at the Republican convention are armed with devices like handheld computers.


Ventiduenne incensurato catturato da Cc a Nocera Inferiore


Arsenal's Eboue apologised for Terry tackle: Chelsea's Kalou

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou revealed Monday that Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue had apologised to Blues captain John Terry for a tackle which threatens to keep the England centre-half on the sidelines during the busy Christmas and New Year period.


England's Jonny Wilkinson makes his comeback from injury against Connacht.


Immigration officials have issued a warrant to detain Yoko Ono's driver, jailed on $250,000 bail on charges of trying to blackmail her for $2 million, while they decide whether the Turkish native is in this country legally.


California firm Natural Selections recalls spinach

California-based Natural Selection   Foods LLC/Earthbound Farm is voluntarily recalling spinach and   all foods that contain spinach after its products were linked   to a deadly and worsening e.coli outbreak, the U.S. Food and   Drug Administration said on Friday.


City's Quest to Roust Rats Gains a Measure of Success

About one year after New York City announced an ambitious plan to take the fight to the long-tailed rodents and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg sounded the battle cry "City to rats: Drop dead," 1,200


Pete Munro cannot describe the vibe, but he can feel it. He can sense the confidence growing. So he and many of his Astros teammates weren't concerned Sunday afternoon after the Pirates scored three runs in the first.


A gunman opened fire at a city council meeting in this St. Louis suburb Thursday night, hitting the mayor and several city officials, a newspaper reported. There was no immediate word on whether anyone was killed.


Apple issued security updates to patch four vulnerabilities in Mac OS X and the Safari beta.


No Flu Vaccine Shortage at U.S. Capitol: Newspaper

While many elderly Americans are  standing in long lines for flu shots, the vaccine is readily  available for free to members of Congress and staff at the U.S.  Capitol, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.


UK and US team-tag to speed patent prosecution process

Dupe, dupe, de-dupe The US and UK patent offices have agreed to share and recognise each other's patent examination reports under a new deal. The offices hope the deal could save significant application time for would-be patent holders.â¦


Phillies Name Manuel as Their New Manager

PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies  introduced Charlie Manuel as their 51st manager on Thursday  afternoon. The 60-year-old Manuel was one of eight candidates  interviewed for the job.


Abbott, Medtronic stent sales may rise on study

Abbott Laboratories and Medtronic Inc. are poised to seize a third of the $5 billion in annual heart-stent sales with new versions of the drug-coated devices.


CHARLTON gave their fans an early Christmas present as they saw off the challenge of London rivals Fulham to record a 2-1 win at The Valley early this morning.


Tony Blair says a rise in university applications has vindicated the decision to charge top-up fees.


Flood-Hit Philippine Towns Mop Up, Rescuers Arrive

REAL, Philippines  - Weather improved in the  Philippines on Saturday after four heavy storms in two weeks,  helping rescuers reach thousands cut off by landslides and  floods, but supplies were short and fears of disease were  spreading.


MySpace.com has found more than 29,000 registered sex offenders with profiles on the popular social networking Web site — more than four times the number cited by the company two months ago, officials in two states Tuesday.


President Bush has chosen former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik, who helped direct the emergency response to the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes against the Twin Towers, to lead the Homeland Security Department, charged with safeguarding Americans from future attack, administration officials said Thursday.


Militants Threaten to Kill U.S., UK Hostages in Iraq

Insurgents threatened to kill two  Americans and a Briton unless the United States freed Iraqi  women prisoners, Al Jazeera said Saturday, and a suicide car  bomb killed 23 people outside Iraqi National Guard offices.


Review: Bumps And Chills Fuel 'The Forgotten'

If you lost a child, would you ever forget his or her face? Would your memories fade as months and years go by? Telly Paretta's son, Sam (Christopher Kovaleski), was presumed killed when a plane he was on disappeared.


Chiefs Promote Rookie Wide Receiver Smith

The Kansas City Chiefs placed veteran defensive end Vonnie Holliday on injured reserve and promoted rookie wide receiver Richard Smith from the practice squad.


Rangers' Darcheville and Hemdani out of Barcelona match

Injured Rangers players Jean-Claude Darcheville and midfielder Brahim Hemdani have pulled out of their Champions League home match against Barcelona on Tuesday, the Scottish club said.


Firms Show Oil-For-Food Probe's Challenges

The difficulty of finding out who paid kickbacks in the U.N. oil-for-food program is illustrated by two Liechtenstein-based firms, Alcon Petroleum and Fenar Petroleum.


How E3 changes the video game industry each year

Blog: Once 'Madden' hits store shelves, the video game industry will awake from its slumber, and an avalanche of games will be hitting store shelves.


U.S. producer prices, housing starts jump

U.S. producer prices posted their largest gain in more than three decades last month as energy and vehicles prices jumped, while home building rebounded from a six-year low.


Militants Strike Kashmir Political Rally

Islamic militants dressed as policemen hurled grenades and shot into a rally by the ruling Congress party in India's portion of Kashmir on Sunday, killing five people and wounding at least 20 others, officials said. Two attackers were killed.


Tie Breaker Is an Epic, and Federer Pulls Through

It was a day for big numbers at the Tennis Masters Cup. Lleyton Hewitt won the last 20 points of his semifinal against a befuddled Andy Roddick.


When billionaires attack It emerged over the weekend that media bounder Rupert Murdoch had bought up a slice of ITV, putting the kybosh on Richard Branson's dreams of moguldom.â¦


On Tuesday, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced that senior citizens and low-wage working Kansans now have access to lower cost prescription drugs from Canada and Europe.


Court rejects appeal by ex-Worldcom CEO Ebbers

The Supreme Court said on Monday that it rejected an appeal by former WorldCom Inc. Chief Executive Bernard Ebbers, who was convicted of orchestrating an $11 billion accounting fraud that led to the largest U.S. bankruptcy.


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Google helped shut down a spreading computer worm this week by denying the malicious software's use of its search engine, but the Santy.


Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney agreed Thursday to endorse Sen. John McCain for the party's presidential nomination and ask his national convention delegates to swing behind the front-runner, according to officials familiar with the decision.


French minister expresses concern over US dollar weakness

French Finance Minister Herve Gaymard said Monday that "the American and Asian authorities" should work together with Europe to deal with the weakness of the US dollar.


'Tentativo di difendere italianita' Alitalia ha fallito'


British-born writer Arthur Hailey, author of 11 best-sellers, dies at his home in the Bahamas, says his wife Sheila.


Ireland has become the first country on earth to cut off direct-dialed calls to entire nations in a bid to crack down on Internet-based fraud.


Japan gourmets to fight food fears with festival

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - Japanese gourmets are inviting top chefs from around the world to a festival next February to celebrate good food and rebuild trust after a series of food safety scandals.


The NBA is changing the way teams are seeded in the postseason, looking to avoid the controversy that surrounded last season's playoffs.


Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Monday he will seek final Cabinet approval for a Gaza withdrawal in February, four months earlier than planned, and he threatened harsh retaliation


Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi began his first official trip to Spain Saturday with a private visit to a luxury country resort hotel after arriving from France where he sealed business deals worth billions of dollars.Gadhafi, who was long a vocal champion of armed struggle and a sponsor of state terrorism, is keen to restore normal relations with European countries after renouncing terrorism and nuclear weapons.The Libyan leader and an entourage numbering at least 200 arrived at Seville airport from France aboard three aircraft and sped away in dozens of cars to the secluded Hacienda La Boticaria hotel, 11 miles southeast of Seville. Read more


Lawmakers target FDA, Merck in Vioxx probe

Congressional pressure on drug makers and regulators mounted yesterday as the House Energy and Commerce Committee began investigating the approval and recall of Vioxx.


Firefox aims at Microsoft in browser battle

In the rapid-fire pace of the technology business, Microsoft's successful, though illegal, campaign to thwart competition in the market for Web browsing software during the 1990s seems to be ancient history.


Blalock's slam lifts Rangers over Angels

Hank Blalock returned to the Texas lineup with a bang, hitting a dramatic go-ahead grand slam against Scot Shields in the eighth inning and leading the Rangers to an 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.


Cuba breaks ties with Panama over bomb pardon

Cuba cut diplomatic ties with Panama on Thursday after its outgoing leader pardoned four Cuban exiles who plotted to kill President Fidel Castro in 2000.


Scenes from MTV Awards: Jessica wins car

This week's example of "The Rich Just Get Richer": Jessica Simpson.


Kerry: Allawi's Take on Iraq Unrealistic

COLUMBUS, Ohio Sept. 23, 2004 - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Thursday that Iraq's Ayad Allawi was sent before Congress to put the "best face" on a Bush administration policy that has gone wrong.


DEVELOPMENT:  Scientists Must Show the Way

LONDON, Jan 6 (IPS) - Scientists must move to the centre of government   decision-making on development issues, says a report presented  to the  United Nations Thursday.


FBI Launches Manhunt Amid Boston Threat Report

The FBI is seeking to question four  Chinese nationals amid unconfirmed reports that they are headed  to Boston as part of a possible "dirty bomb" plot, authorities  said on Wednesday.


Chesney Wins CMA Award for Album of Year

Kenny Chesney waited 12 years to win a Country Music Association award — but had less than two minutes to give his acceptance speech. Chesney won album of the year honors Tuesday for "When The Sun Goes Down," and, at the end of the night, received the coveted entertainer of the year award.


Young Arabs are turning to hip hop to express their feelings about  conflicts in the Middle East


Pacers' O'Neal awaits hearing over suspension

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal will appear before a federal judge Thursday to see if he can continue playing basketball.


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has telephoned Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak to apologise for the killing of three Egyptian policemen mistaken for Palestinian militants, state television reported Thursday.


Goldman-issued subprime bonds lead downgrades: Citi

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.  subprime mortgage bonds issued last year are being downgraded by rating companies at the fastest rate of any issuer, according to Citigroup Inc. research dated June 22.


49 And Counting: Manning Breaks Marino's Record

Peyton Manning needed two touchdown passes to break Dan Marino's single-season record Sunday. Manning did it with seconds to spare.


Ukraine 's prime minister has challenged his foe to a public debate ahead of the 26 December presidential elections aimed at resolving this former Soviet republic's bitter political feud.


Microsoft launches software for searching desktops

Microsoft Corp. on Monday became the second tech-industry giant to offer software for searching through computer desktops - a technology it claims is vastly superior to that launched by Google two months ago.


Microsoft Offers Anti-Spyware Program for Windows

Microsoft Corp.  began offering anti-spyware program downloads for Windows users on Thursday, taking the first step in offering its own computer security products and sending shares of security software vendors lower.


Democracy is our best common language with Hong Kong

In opening remarks to a conference held last weekend on "Challenges and Prospects of Democratization in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong," President Chen Shui-bian asserted that the most important issue for the cross-strait relationship is not "the timetable


Postal Service asks Stamps.com to stop taking PhotoStamp orders

The U.S. Postal Service wants Stamps.com to stop taking orders for its PhotoStamps program, which allows customers to print individualized photos on stamps, pending a review of the program.


Minimum Wage: Even above $5.15, workers struggle in South

CONYERS, Georgia  - Just because you earn a bit above minimum wage doesn't mean you're not one step away from financial ruin, according to people on low wages in two U.S. states.


L'architetto Fuksas: "In Italia Ã¨ impensabile: abbiamo spazi piccoli. Semmai si cercano i due bagni"                                            La coppia? In camera da letto scoppia Negli Usa Ã¨ l'ora delle 2 matrimoniali                                                                                di ARTURO ZAMPAGLIONE


Roma, 19:15 - RUGBY, COPPE EUROPEE: BATTUTE BENETTON, ARIX E SKG

Tre sconfitte su tre nelle coppe europee di rugby per le squadre italiane: la Benetton Treviso ha pe...


Causa ritardo accumulato ieri per difetto ai computer


232,000 more flu shots on the way from CDC

Virginia should get 232,000 more doses of flu vaccine over the next three weeks, state health officials said Tuesday. The shots will go to nursing home residents and other people at high risk of getting dangerously ill.


US seeks passenger flight data to test antiterrorism system

Everyone who took a commercial flight within the United States in June will have his or her travel information turned over to the government so it can test a new system for identifying potential terrorists, federal officials said yesterday.


A 61,65 dollari al barile, oggi riunione Opec in Nigeria


Germany Celebrates Einstein Anniversaries

Celebrating a native son who had to flee the Nazis, Germany opened festivities Wednesday marking the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and the 50th anniversary of his death.


Macy's in exclusive sportswear deal with Hilfiger

Macy's Inc  said on Friday that  it signed a deal with Tommy Hilfiger USA Inc for Macy's to be  the exclusive department store retailer of Tommy Hilfiger men's  and women's sportswear in the United States.


Egypt and Israel Trade Prisoners, in Sign of Rising Cooperation

Egypt released an Israeli who had been convicted of spying, and Israel freed six young Egyptian infiltrators from prison, in a sign of growing cooperation between the two nations.


Fifty years after leaving Brooklyn, the Dodgers are leaving Vero Beach, Fla., where they have held their spring training for decades.


nForce chipsets for Intel-based platforms

"Nvidia's nForce chipset will extend its reach beyond the currently supported platforms of AMD's Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, and Sempron processors.


The Arizona Cardinals honored Pat Tillman on Sunday in an emotional halftime ceremony that featured the fallen player's widow and other members of his family.


Thinking small may be the next big thing at American high schools. From Oregon to New York, school districts are scaling down to combat problems that are very big indeed: high dropout rates, sinking test scores and low attendance.


Low-cost carrier Ryanair is to invest â¬240 million to create its 12th major European base at Shannon Airport, Ireland, it emerged today.


Stolz became first-time winner on PGA Tour

Australian Andre Stolz became the ninth first-time winner on the PGA Tour this year Sunday, recording a one-shot triumph at the Michelin Championship.


Canadian Submarine Off Irish Coast Is Out of Danger

A Canadian submarine that sent a distress signal yesterday will probably be towed to Scotland tomorrow night by the UK's Royal Navy, the head of Canada's Atlantic fleet said.


US Steel could feel pressure to buy or merge

Former US Steel Chief Executive Officer and current Chairman Thomas Usher has led the charge for consolidation in the US steel industry.


Hackers are close to finding a way to spread harmful computer viruses just by getting people to open an e-mail message or visiting an infected Web site, computer security experts warned yesterday.


Second Lifeâs Chief Technology Officer Resigns

Cory Ondrejka, Second Lifeâs chief technology officer, has resigned and will depart at the end of the year.


Each week, it seems, there is another food recall in the news. In last week's Lean Plate Club Web chat , a couple of Lean Plate Club members described how they are taking steps to help reduce their risk of infection with E coli 0157:H7 infection from eating beef. So in today's Lean Plate Club column...


Jacksonville's Leftwich Is Put on Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars place quarterback Byron Leftwich on injured reserve Friday, officially ending his season 10 days after ankle surgery.


Critiche al Parlamento Ue e alle grandi firme italiane


Crowe, Clooney, Hanks, Jackman want to crack Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown's bestseller book will soon be seen on screen and it seems that director Ron Howard have a tough choice to make when choosing the protagonist.


HBO's "The Wire," which opened its fifth season Sunday, has gotten little recognition in Tinseltown. Executive producer David Simon says that's fine with him.


Pregnant women who eat a Mediterranean diet may help protect their babies from asthma and other allergies.


Eyetech Falls in Wake of FDA Panel Meeting

Shares of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals (EYET:Nasdaq - news - research) fell Monday even though several analysts said the company's experimental eye disease drug Macugen has a good chance of securing government approval.


Shares of subprime lender tumble after margin calls.


Rumsfeld dodges question over whether to remain in new Cabinet

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


Spain arrests arms dealer Al Kassar on U.S. charges

Spain has arrested flamboyant Syrian-born arms dealer Monzer al-Kassar on U.S. charges of terrorism, Spain's National Police said on Friday.


Troppi i fattori negativi, anche i tagli dell'Opec


Eagles' Mitchell Irks Pats With Interview

Freddie Mitchell's big mouth struck again. The Philadelphia Eagles' other loquacious receiver — the one without the Pro Bowl pedigree and ankle injury — offended some Patriots when he dissed their secondary in a television interview.


Authorities raided five residences and and an Internet service provider Wednesday morning in the first federal criminal enforcement action against private peer-to-peer (P2P) (define) networks.


Pakistan urged to act over missing BBC reporter

International media watchdogs urged Pakistan on Tuesday to investigate the disappearance of a journalist working for the British Broadcasting Corporation.


Gales of up to 70mph (113km/h) will continue to hit parts of Britain on Saturday, forecasters warn.


Prima un nuovo chiarimento sul controverso tetto del 2% alla spesa corrente, affidato a una serie di tabelle consegnate in Parlamento da cui emerge che il totale risparmi attesi dalla "stretta" sui ministeri Ã¨ di 1,93 miliardi.


Ricerca Fondazione Masi sui mercati internazionali


Delta Air Lines averts bankruptcy with pilot deal, faces more ...

NEW YORK  - Delta Air Lines appeared to have averted imminent bankruptcy with a cost-saving deal with its pilots union, but still faces challenges ahead, analysts said.


Early birds catch the worms, but they won't catch the flu if they are Vineland residents. The city's Health Department announced Wednesday it will hold what could be its only flu shot clinic this year.


LONDON -- A British coroner demanded yesterday that those who believe Princess Diana and her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, were murdered should show her the evidence, adding she may delay an inquest into their deaths until October. The long-awaited inquest could also hear testimony about Diana's alleged fears for her life, the significance of a ring purchased by Fayed, and the ...


Rolls-Royce and Lloyd's of London are among the 39 UK companies which have been added to the Burma Campaign's annual 'Dirty List'.


Group Sues Fla. County Over Ballot Glitch

Opponents of a measure to add slot machines at south Florida race tracks are demanding a recount in Broward County, insisting there is something strange about a batch of 78,000 absentee votes that helped tip the scales for the proposal.


Iran Hosts Iraqi Official, Eyes Better Relations

Iraqi deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih said Sunday he brought a message of friendship to Iran, which has been angered by charges it is stirring up tension in Iraq, the official IRNA news agency said.


Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is eyeing a move into the video games market, the Financial Times says.


Grab the brooms and call the fat lady. It's looking like time for a sweep and a song.


NASA Finishes Redesigned Shuttle Fuel Tank

NASA has finished building a redesigned  space shuttle fuel tank that was reconfigured to eliminate the  debris problem that doomed the shuttle Columbia and its seven  astronauts, agency officials said on Tuesday.


The USPCA says it hopes to trace a man who can be seen on an internet website biting the head off a live mouse.


Senator Edward M. Kennedy intends to endorse Senator Barack Obama on Monday in Washington.


Per il Codacons tariffe troppo alte per alberghi e strutture


Seeking a rural utopia? Look to Kentucky

GLASGOW, Ky, Feb 1 (Reuters Life!) - If life in a farming community with friendly neighbors and a police force kept busy tracking down fake $100 bills is your idea of utopia, then Kentucky could be the place for you.


Rapper Lil' Wayne is arrested on drugs charges after he was stopped at a border checkpoint, authorities said.


AFRICA/ANGOLA - Avviato un programma della Caritas per il reinserimento di migliaia di ex combattenti nel nord-est dellÂAngola Luanda (Agenzia Fides)- PiÃ¹ di un migliaio di ex guerriglieri della disciolta ala militare dellÂUNITA (Unione Nazionale per lÂIndipendenza Totale dellÂAngola) beneficiano di un programma di sviluppo agricolo  della Caritas di Saurimo, nella provincia...


Ontario to look at splitting OSC while pushing for single national ...

TORONTO (CP) - The Ontario Securities Commission's days may be numbered as both police officer and judge in cases of financial-market wrongdoing.


British minister sees Iraq vote on schedule

British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon, who visited troops in Iraq today, said he saw no reason to delay next month's election as preparations are on track.


Sono i fondi che gestira' la Protezione civile italiana


Predators ship goalie Vokoun to Panthers

The Nashville Predators traded top goaltender Tomas Vokoun to the Florida Panthers on Friday hours before the NHL draft, unloading the priciest player on their roster for three draft picks.


Aumentati prezzi alla pompa per Agip, Erg ed Esso


Ricky Davis scored 25 points and Paul Pierce added 17 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-83 victory over Seattle and snap the SuperSonics' nine-game winning streak.


Teenager stuns Sharapova as Federer tames Isner

The U.S. Open lost one of its top attractions when holder Maria Sharapova was beaten 6-4 1-6 6-2 by Polish teenager Agnieszka Radwanska in the third round on Saturday.


Liverpool were left stunned as Lomana LuaLua grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to earn Portsmouth a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek, back in the side with Chris Kirkland injured, looked


Pioneer adult filmmaker Russ Meyer dies at 82; helped spawn 'skin ...

LOS ANGELES The director who helped spawn the "skin flick" genre with such films as "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" and "Vixen," has died.


Intel Previews a New Family of Power-Saving Chips

The new architecture, code-named Nehalem, will use as many as eight processing cores, and offer better graphics and memory control processing.


A woman who fell into a coma after a heart attack more than six years ago awoke this week for three days and spoke with her family and a television station before slipping back into what her doctor calls a minimally conscious state.


Huckabee stands by Christmas campaign ad

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made no apologies Sunday for the religious tone of a recent holiday campaign commercial and said it is important to look for Jesus at this time of year.


Bush, Congress forge deal to battle recession

President George W. Bush and congressional leaders agreed on Thursday on a $150 billion package of family tax rebates and business incentives meant to ward off a recession in the world's largest economy.


Owens issued a form of apology Thursday for his role in the pre-game vignette ABC-TV broadcast prior to the nationally televised Eagles-Cowboys game on Monday night.


Amsterdam home of Ken Bigley's brother raided

Armed intelligence officers yesterday raided the Amsterdam home of Paul Bigley, the brother of British hostage Ken Bigley, in the hunt for Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of


Muslim prayers at Jerusalem's holiest site end peacefully as thousands of police are deployed.


Barack Obama challenged Bill Clinton's truthfulness Monday in a deepening feud with the husband of Obama's Democratic presidential rival.


Castro says Cuba right to rebuff EU dialogue offer

Cuba was right to reject calls from the European Union for negotiations to improve relations until the EU scraps sanctions against the island, Cuban leader Fidel Castro said in an editorial published on Thursday.


US oil prices neared $51 per barrel Tuesday, steered by speculative buyers wary of US production after Hurricane Ivan and conflicts in other oil-producing nations.


Warner Brothers Signs Chinese Theater Deal

U.S. entertainment company Warner Brothers agreed Monday with a local partner to build multiplex cinemas in cities across China, the government said.


At least 13 miners were killed and 12 more are still missing in a mine methane blast in Russia's western Siberian region on Thursday.


Sidney Crosby's shootout goal through driving snow gives Pittsburgh a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at the outdoor Winter Classic in front of an NHL-record 71,217 fans.


The oversized club maker is in a sand trap -- a quicksand trap.


The European Parliament calls for the EU to review restrictions on taking liquids on board aeroplanes.


Russia formally ratified the Kyoto  Protocol on global warming on Thursday, clearing the way for  the environment pact to come into force in February 2005.


Indian drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. said Tuesday it has submitted a bid for the generics unit of Germany's Merck KGaA, but did not disclose how much it was offering.


South Africa all-rounder Andrew Hall warned India they should be under no illusions that the tourists are fully focused on a positive result in Kanpur.


Composer Daniel Bernard Roumain has clearly encouraged the students of the orchestra's Young Composers Program to let the music they love influence the music they write.


The real estate market is slowing, but there won't be a steep decline, says Century 21 chief executive Thomas Kunz.


Incremneto del 165% rispetto ai 4,5 mln del 2005


Castro equates H-1B program with high-tech labor piracy

In a written commentary, Cuban leader Fidel Castro claimed that the U.S. and other nations are "plundering" developing countries by importing skilled high-tech workers under visa programs such as the H-1B.


Third seed Novak Djokovic takes on local hero Lleyton Hewitt in the fourth round of the Australian Open.


THE flashy modern building of the ING Headquarters on Dozsa Gyorgy ut 84/b in Budapest's District VI was the venue for the first EU Chambers event of the season.


By Toby Helm in Jerusalem and Anton La Guardia, Diplomatic Editor. Tony Blair won the backing of Israel and the Palestinians yesterday for a high-powered international conference in London to help revive Middle


Married adults healthier than singles: study

Married adults are healthier than divorced, widowed or those never married, though husbands have a tendency to gain extra weight, according to a new US study.


The London Stock Exchange (LSE) reveals it is discussing a possible merger with its Italian counterpart.


Apple lawsuit fallout: ThinkSecret.com shutting down

Think Secret will discontinue operations, after settling with Apple Inc. over a controversial lawsuit.


The holiday movie season is here. Some folks might want to see the flaccid sequel silliness of Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason or take in the failed Indiana Jones/Da Vinci Code rip-off that is National Treasure.


Scientist apologizes for hurtful remarks

James Watson, the 79-year-old scientific icon made famous by his work in DNA, has set off an international furor with comments to a London newspaper about intelligence levels among blacks.


Health Tip: Don't Aggravate an Upset Stomach

(HealthDay News) -- Got an upset stomach? Here are suggestions on how to tame it, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:   Drink plenty of clear liquids, like water, ginger ale, or certain fruit juices. Drink slowly and consume only small amounts at a time to avoid aggravating the stomach. Avoid dark and heavy fluids, like cola or coffee. If you're vomiting, don't eat any solid food until you haven't been sick in at least six hours. Then, slowly introduce light foods, like dry toast or crackers. Over-the-counter medications like Pepto Bismol may help ease nausea in adults. ...


A federal bankruptcy judge on Friday approved Enron Corp.'s plan to sell its most prized remaining assets.


Hamas leader detained in raid: witnesses

Israeli forces have detained a senior leader of Hamas's military wing in the West Bank on during a night-time raid on his hideout, witnesses say.


Interpol is urged to set up a database of those convicted abroad to stop them working with vulnerable people.


Food and supplies arrive in the Philippines, hit hard by back-to-back storms. More than 600 are dead, and nearly 400 are missing. BY OLIVER TEVES.


Jazeera: Iraq Militants Kill Two Macedonia Hostages

A militant group in Iraq said it had killed two Macedonian hostages it accused of spying for the United States, Arabic television Al Jazeera reported Monday.


Aborigines win land claim that includes site of state capital

CANBERRA, Australia  - Aborigines won limited rights to land that includes an Australian state capital for the first time, potentially setting a precedent that could apply to other capitals.


A scientific scramble is under way to clarify whether the erosion of the worldâs most vulnerable ice sheets can continue to accelerate.


Users: Data validity, security issues can arise during BI rollouts

Although business intelligence software can yield major benefits for companies, a variety of challenges can arise during implementations, said users at the Business Intelligence Perspectives conference.


Gordon Brown today unveiled welfare reform plans and an expansion in apprenticeships to help Britain compete in the new "global skills race".


Mouse pancreas may lead to diabetes treatment

Graduate students at the University of Toronto have boosted hopes for an effective diabetes treatment after growing insulin-producing tissue from the single cell of a mouse pancreas.


Tra le proposte respinte Minoli, Freccero e Barbera


Negroponte sees Iraq success without Iran, Syria

A democratic Iraq can still emerge from sectarian violence, but the United States does not plan to open talks with Syria and Iran on stabilizing the country, President George W. Bush's pick for deputy secretary of state said on Tuesday.


Stelco Loses Contract to Supply GM Steel

Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO) has lost a contract to supply steel to General Motors Inc. , its biggest customer, because the insolvent Canadian steelmaker failed to strike a deal with its workers, the union at Stelco said on Monday.


Nei primi sei mesi 2006, utile netto 36mln (+27% sul 2005)


As the Democratically controlled Congress is set to vote on a war spending bill without troop timetables, President Bush was to answer reporters' questions Thursday at the White House.


ll Prince George's County court sessions have been canceled Thursday while workers clean up after a fire at the old courthouse in Upper Marlboro.


White House Rejects Trade Case Vs. China

The Bush administration on Friday rejected a request from 30 members of Congress that it bring a World Trade Organization case against China charging the Asian nation with manipulating its currency to gain unfair trade advantages against the United States.


Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Reykjavik on 24 ...

Foreign Minister Jan Petersen is attending the Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Iceland on 24 November. The most important item on the agenda is a discussion of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.


Inflation remains well contained: US Fed

US Federal Reserve said Wednesday that rate hikes can continue at a "measured pace" as "inflation and longer-term inflation expectations remain well contained".


UPDATE 2-Chiron delays flu vaccine shipments

Chiron Corp. is delaying shipment of its flu vaccine, Fluvirin, because lots containing 4 million vaccines, do not meet product sterility standards, the biopharmaceutical company said on Thursday .


Having seen their club invest the best part of Â£33 million on two defenders in the summer, Chelsea fans must have been curious to see what came for the price.


It looks like the senior and junior Don, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, will battle it   out at the box office.