Government Imposes Curfew in Nepalese Capital

Nepal's government imposed an indefinite curfew and appealed for calm Wednesday after thousands of demonstrators ransacked a mosque and clashed with police in the capital to protest the slaying of 12 Nepalese hostages by Iraqi militants.


What actress and musician Minnie Driver is reading, watching, and listening to...


Christmas came early for fans of the  fictional boy wizard Harry Potter on Tuesday, with news that  author J.K. Rowling has finished the sixth book in the series,  "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."


Former Liverpool captain Tommy Smith is in hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home.


Violence Prompts Curfew in Liberia Capital

Violence between Muslims and Christians engulfed Liberia's war-battered capital Friday, with machete-wielding crowds rampaging through the streets and UN peacekeepers firing warning shots and tear gas to restore order amid burned mosques and churches.


Bush Says Should Be No Foreign Influence in Ukraine

President Bush said on Thursday that  any new election in Ukraine should be "open and fair" and free  of foreign influence.


Do more against Taliban, al Qaeda, Cheney asks Pakistan

Vice President Dick Cheney pressed  Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to step up efforts to  combat a new Taliban offensive in Afghanistan and a resurgent  al Qaeda, during an unannounced visit to Islamabad on Monday.


Shares of Sallie Mae tumbled more than 13 percent as investors reacted to the companyâs disclosure that it would cut back on its core business of making student loans.


Bhopal's gas tragedy site still badly polluted: BBC

London: The site of a gas leak at a pesticide plant in Bhopal is still badly polluted, endangering thousands of people 20 years after the world's worst industrial disaster, the BBC reported on Sunday.


Update 1: Texas Instruments Cuts Revenue Outlook

Texas Instruments Inc. cut third-quarter revenue expectations Wednesday but narrowed its profit forecast to the upper end of previous guidance.


A second person dealing with the bird flu outbreak in Suffolk is tested for the disease.


Poll: Character trumps policy for voters

For all the policy blueprints churned out by presidential campaigns, there is this indisputable fact: People care less about issues than they do about a candidate's character.


Gen Augusto Pinochet's offices are searched by Chilean officials tracing millions of dollars in US banks.


Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will travel to Sudan, and may proceed to the embattled region of Darfur the following day, the Foreign Office said.


Gentiloni firma decreto, seguito incremento tasso inflazione


Indian Premier Manmohan Singh on Monday met with EU leaders in The Hague for a summit intended to firm up the strategic partnership between the bloc and India.


Soyuz Capsule Lands on Kazakhstan Steppe

A Russian-US crew returned to Earth from the international space station Sunday in a pinpoint landing on the Kazakhstan steppe, and NASA's chief said the United States


British economy slows to weakest pace in a year

LONDON: The British economy braked sharply in the third quarter when growth slowed to 0.4 per cent, the weakest pace for over a year, as a string of interest rate rises took effect, official figures showed yesterday.


Doctors group backs marijuana for medical uses

A leading U.S. doctors group has endorsed using marijuana for medical purposes, urging the government to roll back a prohibition on using it to treat patients and supporting studies into its medical applications.


Stocks Flat, Oil Retreats, Dollar Weakens

Stocks finished little changed on Monday as a retreat in crude prices from a record high offset investors' caution about the US presidential election and a fall in the dollar.


Orbital Rendezvous: Shuttle Astronauts Arrive at Space Station

HOUSTON - NASA's space shuttle Atlantis berthed with the International Space Station (ISS) Sunday afternoon, ending a two-day chase to deliver new solar arrays to the orbital laboratory.


Joe Girardi spent his first day as manager of the New York Yankees mapping out plans for spring training, not sitting in front of a television watching the congressional hearing on steroids in baseball.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Before Dennis Viollet arrived here in 1980, there were no official soccer fields, and the soccer community consisted of a few hundred youngsters. Mike Johnson, who went on to a brief professional career and is now the coach of Jacksonville University, was a teenager before he saw a soccer ball.


"Monster" fossil found in Jurassic graveyard

Scientists have found a fossil of a  "Monster" fish-like reptile in a 150 million-year-old Jurassic  graveyard on an Arctic island off Norway.


Samsung today officially launched their new Korean market 5 megapixel cameraphone, the SCH-S250. Of course we told you about the 5MP camera part already, but there is another surprise in there, too.


British hostage Ken Bigley has been killed by his kidnappers in Iraq, his family confirms.


Vista Views: Stalling the Net by default?

Readers pitch on whether Microsoft should change default IP settings amid concerns that Vista's launch could overwhelm the Net.


Murkowski Declares Victory in Alaska Senate Primary

ANCHORAGE, Alaska  - Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa  Murkowski, dogged by criticism about being appointed to her job  by her governor father, will face former Democratic Gov. Tony  Knowles Nov. 2 in her first statewide election.


The price of a pizza in Iraq: an eye and a leg

Constantine Rodriguez had just fetched chili peppers and was going out to get some onions when he heard the siren for an incoming rocket. All he remembers was a door blasting open and a loud explosion.


Russia's president says Moscow's interests come first as he starts his China visit to discuss key oil projects.


IPhone activation headaches still trouble users

User groups said some customers waited nearly 60 hours without getting the iPhone activated, but AT&T and Apple said the problem affects only a small number of customers.


Dow Jones a +0,14%, Nasdaq a +0,58%. Nuovo record per l'euro


New York, 10:34 - HOCKEY: NHL, I RISULTATI DELLE PARTITE

Questi i risultati delle partite della regular season di hockey NHL:


Thousands of fans gather in Trafalgar Square for the opening ceremony of the 2007 Tour de France.


Sony BMG blasts "ludicrous" Annie Lennox report

Sony BMG has hit out at "ludicrous"  press reports stating the company dropped Annie Lennox after a  25-year association.


Clinton battles to keep New Hampshire from Obama

NASHUA, New Hampshire  - Democrat Hillary Clinton, her back against the wall in New Hampshire, battled to keep the state from swinging to rival Barack Obama on Sunday by accusing him of talking about change but failing to get results.


'Statin' Drugs Help All Patients After Angioplasty

New research suggests that all patients who undergo angioplasty should receive cholesterol-lowering "statin" drugs, such as Zocor and Lipitor.


Average Motorist Spends Two Days in Traffic Jams

The average U.S. motorist spends 46  hours each year or nearly two full days stuck in rush-hour  traffic jams.


Punk legends The Sex Pistols expand their reunion tour with two additional concerts.


DAVID Hicks, the Australian accused of fighting with the Taliban, appeared before a US military commission panel overnight, with defence lawyers challenging the impartiality of one panel member once praised for "tracking and killing" Taliban fighters.


In a memo to Dell Inc. employees days after returning as chief executive officer, Michael Dell said the beleaguered computer maker is quashing bonuses for 2006 and reducing managers to help cut costs and steer the company back toward dominance.


Can you beat the market? Here's the math you need to find out, explained in plain English.


Guantanamo prisoner had U.S. military training

The Guantanamo prisoner who died in his cell this week was a Saudi army veteran who trained with U.S. soldiers in his homeland before going to fight for the Taliban in Afghanistan, military records showed on Thursday.


Friends star Matt Le Blanc has denied his chauffer's allegations that he is gay and secretly has unprotected sex with male prostitutes.


Fleming to Make Music With Local Company: Concert to Benefit Baltimore Opera

By Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun  Jun. 6--Renee Fleming, the velvet-toned, unfailingly glamorous soprano who is among today's most popular opera stars, will sing a benefit concert for the Baltimore Opera Company on Dec. 8.


US embassy in Malaysia in 'anthrax scare'

Malaysian emergency services rushed to the tightly-guarded US embassy in Kuala Lumpur after a powder which police said could be anthrax was found in a letter.


James Watson Retires After Racial Remarks

The biologist had ignited an uproar with comments about the intelligence of people of African descent.


Haiti's hard existence made worse by Jeanne

GONAIVES, Haiti - At a local college being used as a hospital, an elderly woman named Madame Edmey Cimeus shouted "Jezu! Jezu!


For a second straight game, each starter scores in double figures Sunday as George Mason scores a 72-64 victory over Liberty at Patriot Center in Fairfax.


Malone to raise voting stake in News Corp

Liberty Media tycoon John Malone is planning to almost double his voting stake in Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, a move that will raise further questions about the future of the company.


Charles Darwin's evolution theory is out of Serb schools. The Bible is in. The education minister's decision this week to drop the evolution


City making plans for Keegan's departure

Manchester City are actively seeking a replacement for manager Kevin Keegan who is leaving at the end of next season when his contract expires after five years at the Premier League club.


Sounds like David Letterman is as big a "Pops" fan as most everyone else.


Iraq's Crucial Election Ballot Down to Lottery

Spinning a clear plastic drum filled with numbered balls, like a national lottery, Iraq's electoral commission determined Monday where parties contesting the Jan. 30 poll would rank on ballot papers.


Pfizer to stop advertising Celebrex, stands by safety

NEW YORK  - US drug giant Pfizer said it will stop advertising painkiller Celebrex after a trial indicated a heart-attack risk at high doses, but vowed to carry on sales.


Footballer Roy Keane is due to appear in court charged with assault and criminal damage. The 33-year-old Manchester United legend is said to have clashed with a 16-year-old boy near his AÂ£1.


Malaysian health minister quits over sex video

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia  - Malaysia's health minister resigned on Wednesday, a day after he shocked the nation by admitting he was the man in a widely circulated sex video.


The IAEA decision to accept Iran's suspension of uranium enrichment and not take the matter to the United Nations Security Council wins both hostile and welcome reactions in Iranian newspapers.


If you can't stop 'em, sue 'em. That's what Microsoft has announced they are doing to seven spammers who are accused of sending unrequested e-mails with visible pornography to hundreds of thousands of internet users.


Restrictions on animal movement imposed following the foot-and-mouth outbreak are significantly eased.


WASHINGTON: The administration of President George W Bush, after being ridiculed by Democrats for an overly optimistic jobs forecast this year, significantly reduced its forecast for new jobs that will be created in 2005.


Fannie Mae Agrees to Sell Preferred Stock

Fannie Mae said it would sell $5 billion of preferred stock to large institutional investors in a rush to meet its regulator's minimum capital requirements.


The fascinating stories of some of America's great start-ups.


Berlusconi and Mills stand trial for alleged bribe

Silvio Berlusconi and David Mills go on trial on Tuesday over an alleged bribe paid to the British lawyer to keep quiet about the former Italian prime minister's media business dealings.


A painting in the Burrell Collection in Glasgow was looted from its Jewish owners and must be returned.


Officers: Military stretched 'dangerously thin'

The Iraq war has strained U.S. forces to the point where they could not fight another large-scale war, according to a survey of military officers.


British FM to focus on Palestinian vote, Gaza withdrawal in talks

British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrived in Israel for two days of top-level talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials, the British embassy said.


Might one of these be the next great multibagger?


Beijing introduces a new law to raise standards of food production after a series of damaging scandals.


Death no obstacle for chart-topper Johnny Cash

In life, Johnny Cash was merely a  legend. In death, he is proving immortal.


As Sunni Mosque Falls, Sadr Issues a Call

BAGHDAD, June 16 -- Another Sunni mosque in the Basra area of southern Iraq was destroyed Saturday, as a leading Shiite cleric, Moqtada al-Sadr, called on his followers to march to the Sunni town of Samarra next month to a revered Shiite shrine that was attacked Wednesday.


Emerging debt spreads narrowed  slightly in thin trade on Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve  monetary meeting on Tuesday.


The problem was, the tournament was being shown on tape delay in Guadalajara, Mexico, and her mother couldnât understand why she was so giddy.


Moqtada Al-Sadr's militia strikes deal with US forces

TONY EASTLEY: Fighters loyal to Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr have begun handing over their weapons, in a deal designed to end fighting between the militiamen and US-led forces in Baghdad's Sadr City.


The number of deaths from floods in Haiti caused by tropical storm Jeanne has risen sharply to 1,970, with 884 still missing, officials say.


It was the kind of question Al Harris probably was supposed to answer no to, even if he didn't really believe it.


A virtual penguin teaches kids how to spend real cash, upsetting some parents.


Guitar x Four = Flexible Sound to Fill a Hall

This is a repertory in which barriers between classical, jazz and pop have long been abandoned.


Hunting Down a Living In the Wilds of Canada

YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories For David Giroux, happiness is a dead marten.


Eyes turn to the future in devastated Sri Lankan fishing village

Fishermen cast their nets for the first time since the tsunami; teenagers start looking for jobs to support their families; men talk of moving away from the shoreline, others of returning.


Ina showdown between two of the top womenâs college basketball players in the nation, Minnesotaâs Janel McCarville shined, scoring a career-high 31 points and making a boisterous statement for her Wooden Award candidacy.


Sprint Tries to Connect With Other Firms

Sprint Nextel is holding new discussions to team up with other firms to deploy a nationwide high-speed wireless network, according to company and industry sources.


I ricavi passano da 16,5 a 18,6 milioni di euro


New Food Formula: Tastes Fine, Kills Worms

Kraft Foods is working on a new and unusual product line â food that is not only tasty, but kills intestinal worms.


U.S. to consider 3,000 more troops for Afghanistan

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will consider a proposal to send some 3,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan to thwart any spring offensive by Taliban militants, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.


Egypt begins closing Gaza border, fueling tensions

RAFAH, Gaza Strip  - Egypt began closing its breached border with the Gaza Strip on Friday, using barbed wire and water cannons to keep Palestinians from leaving the Hamas-controlled territory in defiance of an Israeli blockade.


Remaking Paramount by the Seat of His Pants

Brad Grey, an outsider from the world of television, steers a fabled studio through tough times.


Fashion Week: Forecast: Simpler for Spring

Who is fashionÂs muse? Goldie Hawn in “Laugh-In.” Plus three other spring trends.


2008 White House Derby: The Field So Far

The following are breakdowns of the current and potential candidates for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations in 2008.


Anxious Kin Await News on Russia Hostages

The grim monotony of waiting had been punctuated only by stomach-churning sounds — the clatter of gunfire, the boom of grenade launchers. Then came an announcement that gripped parents with a forgotten emotion: Hope.


System upgrade to blame for BlackBerry outage

Haven't we heard that before? A three-hour outage that left many BlackBerry users unable to send and receive email was the result of an upgrade gone wrong.â¦


Inspector General Says IRS Wasted $3.5 Million on ID-Card Program

The Internal Revenue Service paid a contractor $188,000 to provide one person to do clerical work over 11 months.


In the latest edition of its highly-regarded Corruption Index , Transparency International blames corruption for diverting urgently needed public money into dirty hands.


Former astronaut Lisa Nowak due in court

Former astronaut Lisa Nowak is expected in court Friday and will make her first public statements since her Feb. 5 arrest, her attorney said.


Islanders Enter All-Star Break With a Loss

Marc Savard and Dennis Wideman each had a goal and an assist to lift the Boston Bruins to a 4-1 victory at home against the Islanders on Thursday night.


The EU approves a police and justice mission for Kosovo, which is poised to declare independence from Serbia.


LOS ANGELES  - Carefully tailored to   service the soccer mom crowd racing between work and kids and   shopping, "The Rachael Ray Show" is a syndicated daytime talk   show-cum-pep rally targeting viewers who are double-parked.


Microsoft took a decisive step into the mobile Web arena with a deal to buy Danger, a company best known for the Sidekick, for an undisclosed amount.


Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Carly Patterson, the women's all- around champion at the Summer Games, added another medal on Monday night with a silver in the balance beam competition.


Icahn Ups Mylan Stake, Blasts King Offer

Investor Carl C. Icahn on Monday said he bought more shares of Mylan Laboratories (MYL:NYSE - news - research), while unleashing more criticism of the company's effort to acquire King Pharmaceuticals.


The bodies of five people were found Wednesday in the wreckage of a commuter plane that crashed and burned as it carried doctors and other medical professionals to a conference.


Airbus revealed new delays for its A380   superjumbo jet on Thursday, blaming a repeat of wiring   installation problems which have already pushed the program a   year behind schedule and hit future profits.


NEW YORK - A closely watched measure of future economic activity fell in July for the second consecutive month, reinforcing evidence that the nation's financial recovery is slackening.    The Conference Board said Thursday its Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators dropped by 0.3 percent in July to 116.0, following a revised decline of 0.1 percent in June...


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Tennis: Roddick joins Federer in Bangkok semi-finals

BANGKOK : Andy Roddick laid on a 21-ace performance to crush Thomas Johansson 6-3, 6-4, moving past jet-lag and into the semi-finals of the 550,000-dollar Thailand Open.


Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai,  is robbed at gunpoint in South Africa, police say.


Bus Falls Into Canal in India, 40 Feared Killed

At least 40 passengers were feared dead in southern India on Monday after a bus fell into a canal, police said.


White House Contests Post On Providing Visitor Logs

The Bush administration asked an appeals court yesterday to overrule a federal judge and allow the White House to keep secret any records of visitors to Vice President Dick Cheney's residence and office.


At the Journal, Signs Appear, Disappear; Appear...

For two weeks, signs with Rupert Murdochâs face on them have been posted around The Wall Street Journalâs newsroom â and removed and posted and removed and posted yet again.


LOS ANGELES  - Emmy-winning "Sopranos"  star Michael Imperioli is crossing over to the right side of  the law with a stint on NBC's "Law & Order."


Bergamo, 19:52 - Calcio, Atalanta: Natali salta la rifinitura

Il tecnico dell'Atalanta Delio Rossi ha convocato 20 giocatori per la gara con la Fiorentina. Tra lo...


A LiveJournal community is devoted to dreamy (or steamy) imaginary romance stories. Fantasy sparks fly between the gearheads of the Discovery Channel's hit show. In Table of Malcontents.


JAKARTA, INDONESIA - An earthquake in Indonesia on Friday has killed at least 11 people and injured about 65 others. The 6.4-magnitude quake occurred at 11:25 am local time near the town of Nabire, in West


Julius Williams is a well-mannered student at East Boston High School by day. Once he steps into his phone booth and straps on his cleats and shoulder pads, he becomes a superhero to Jets fans and a formidable foe to opponents. Williams and the rest of the Eastie squad grinded until there was no mud left in Charlestown yesterday afternoon ...


Mediacom Reaches Retransmission Consent Agreement With Sinclair; Broadcast Stations Immediately Restored

MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (NASDAQ: MCCC) announced that it has  reached a retransmission consent agreement with Sinclair Broadcast  Group, Inc.


IAMGold Left in Limbo as Gold Fields Defeated

Gold Fields [GFI] stockholders have unambiguously rejected the planned reverse takeover of some of its assets by IAMGold [IAG], and the subsequent division of the company into local and foreign entities.


The board of directors of embattled oil giant Yukos said Thursday it will continue to defend the company from a criminal probe it called politically motivated amid reports that board members have fled Russia.


News: New Downloadable Content Is Available

Tycho: The writing process for today's comic was recorded in its entirety, and we have uploaded this harrowing process as a podcast. If these 'casts are something you enjoy, you can probably get them earlier than the official announcements by subscribing to our ridiculously convenient feed. (CW)TB


Major powers to meet on new Iran resolution

The permanent five members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany will meet in London on Monday to begin drafting a second sanctions resolution on Iran, UnderSecretary of State Nicholas Burns said on Thursday.


Turns out Ron Artest, his Pacers posse and those few dozen fools in the stands who wanted a piece of them aren't the only people around the NBA who know how to throw a punch.


Torn Between Two Loves: The Oboe and the âHot Messâ

No amount of actorly nuance could paper over the shortcuts and disjunctions of Sarah Treemâs new play.


Politician wants milk sold at World Cup stadium

In the land of beer, a politician wants milk sold at the 2006 World Cup. Christian Wulff, the governor of Lower-Saxony state, wrote open letters to FIFA chief Sepp Blatter and organizing committee chief Franz ...


Israel rolls out a tiny, Uzi-toting robot. But what happens when the armed equivalent of the Blue Screen of Death occurs? In Danger Room. In Danger Room.


Bush and Kerry express different philosophies about health care system and how it can be changed. â¢ President Bush: Wilkes-Barre, Pa.


2 Indicted on Extortion Charges in Conn.

A one-time top aide to former Gov. John G. Rowland was indicted Thursday along with a major construction contractor on charges they operated a criminal organization out of the governor's office.


President Pervez Musharraf lifted emergency rule in Pakistan and restored the constitution on Saturday, in a move Western nations hope will stabilize the nuclear-armed state as Islamic militant violence spirals.


Hamas Scores Successes in Palestinian Election

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Hamas Islamic militants  scored significant successes in Palestinian municipal  elections, the first contested by the group sworn to Israel's  destruction, initial results showed on Friday.


Cleaners, Solvents May Raise Kids' Asthma Risk

The fumes emitted from home cleaning products and solvents may increase the risk of childhood asthma, according to a new Australian study.


Friday's defusing of the three-week military standoff in Najaf has the disappointing result that Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and his militia survive to fight another battle, threatening US military forces and the fledgling Iraqi government.


State Dept. says US ready for new talks with Iran on Iraq

WASHINGTON -- The United States is ready to hold new direct talks with Iran on the deteriorating security situation in Iraq, the State Department said yesterday. The Bush administration accuses Tehran of supporting Shi'ite insurgents there.


Everybody's buzzing about the new iTV set-top box and movie downloads. But iTunes' new visual navigation scheme is the real winner. Commentary by Leander Kahney.


Deal with Red Bull gives Coulthard wings

DAVID COULTHARD will contest the 2005 Formula One season after signing a one-year deal with Red Bull Racing. However, the 33-year-old Scot will have to work for his salary after agreeing a performance-related pay package.


It's the first of the festive season duels and it's one of high stakes and even higher interest. The two major videogame consoles, Sony's Playstation 2 (PS2) and Microsoft's Xbox, are involved in a multi-million


Langer, Sutton adjust to new Ryder Cup roles

Their personalities couldn't be more different but when it comes to their approach to the game of golf, Ryder Cup captains Hal Sutton and Bernhard Langer are two halves of the same ball marker.


Martin signals flexibility in health deal

KELOWNA - Prime Minister Paul Martin says he's willing to make concessions to forge a lasting health-care deal with the premiers, including individual deals with the provinces and the possibility of more equalization payments.


Colombia's top court authorises the extradition of two paramilitary leaders and a rebel chief to the US.


Buddhist video game aims to teach morals

Outbreak of kindness expected in Thailand We hear a lot about violence in video games being to blame for all the ills besetting the youth of today. Now, a Thai games developer has decided it is time to right the balance and has developed a snappily titled Ethics Game to teach youngsters about being good, decent and teetotal.â¦


New-home sales in November dropped 9 percent from the previous month, and were down 34 percent from a year earlier, more dismal figures for an industry facing bloated inventory, declining prices and mortgage woes.


against Mahmoud Abbas, a moderate backed by Israel and Washington as a potential peacemaker, a lawmaker said. killing one soldier and wounding four.


Think before you fall for an attractive low payment on a longer-term loan.


The nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese said Friday it will pay $60 million to settle 45 sex abuse lawsuits, the largest payout yet by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and among the biggest resulting from the molestation crisis that has plagued the church.


Smith Hints He Wants to Play Another Year

Fifteen seasons may not be not enough for Emmitt Smith.


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Samsung plans to invest $24bn in chips by 2010

Samsung Electronics, the worldâs second largest chipmaker, said on Monday it would invest Won25,000bn ($24bn) in new chip production lines by 2010 to generate accumulative sales of Won200,000bn.


There were about 162 million internet users at the end of June 2007 according to the China Internet Network Information Centre (CNNIC) Yesterday the CNNIC released her latest report. Since 1997 they publish the results of their surveys each half year. This report shows that since the end of 2006, there are 25 million(18.25%) more netizens [...]


Kunal Khemu is the only highlight of Rohit Jugraj's new film.


Bovina, Dechy to Meet in Pilot Pen Finals

Nathalie Dechy advanced to the final of the Pilot Pen tournament, using quick, accurate play to beat Lisa Raymond 6-4, 6-0 Friday.


Pau Gasol scored 20 points and Shane Battier hit four free throws in the final 20 seconds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 72-68 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.


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.


As the Greeks recover from last night's Olympics closing ceremony, many German papers on Monday morning commented that drug scandals cast a shadow over these Summer Games.


CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush is mapping out defense strategy with his top defense advisers as U.S. deaths in Iraq inch toward 1,000 and the election campaign focuses intently on he and Democrat John Kerry's credentials for keeping the nation safe...


Wall St set to open higher as Oracle boosts tech

Wall Street was poised for a higher open on Friday, lifted by positive news from the technology sector, including higher-than-expected results from software maker Oracle Corp  and a stock buyback from Texas Instruments Inc .


Apple and the Beatles Make Peace Over Their Logos

The maker of the iPod and the guardian of the Beatles' music resolved their long-simmering dispute yesterday over who has the right to the Apple trademark.


Huckabee defends his handling of anti-Romney ad

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa  - With two days left in a tight Iowa race, Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee defended on Tuesday his unorthodox and heavily criticized handling of an attack ad against rival Mitt Romney.


Spector's new lawyer, Roger Rosen, told Reuters Wednesday he suspects his client has been indicted by a secret grand jury for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson.


Kerry Vows Zealous U.S. Terror Hunt, Recalls Vietnam

Democratic presidential nominee and Vietnam War veteran John Kerry tried to burnish his national security credentials on Saturday by vowing to hunt down terrorists with the same energy he used to pursue the Viet Cong.


Stars urge U.N.'s Ban to help Myanmar's Suu Kyi

More than 25 celebrities including actors Jim Carrey, Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams on Thursday urged the United Nations to help win freedom for Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.


Frontline Blogger Covers War in Iraq With a Soldierâs Eyes

A former Special Forces soldier has created a loyal following on the Web with his accounts of frontline  soldiersâ daily work in Iraq.


PeopleSoft CEO Ousted for 'Situational Ethics'

October 06, 2004 - The opening of a trial related to Oracle's takeover bid of PeopleSoft featured the revelation that CEO Craig Conway was fired last week for making misleading statements about PeopleSoft's sales.


Taser Products Approved on US Commercial Flights

Stun gun maker Taser International Inc. on Monday said it won US government approval to use its products on some commercial airline flights to protect passengers from potential harm.


License Tangle Limits Most iTunes for Ringtone Use

Although Apple began selling iPhone ringtones via its iTunes Music Store this week, only 8 percent of the store's tracks is available for ringtones. The reason, experts say, is the tangled state of music licensing.


Subscribers to Dave Johnson's Digital Focus took these shots; read Dave's January 1, 2008 column for the Hot Pic of the Month winner.


Schnyder makes short work of Rubin in Stuttgart

STUTTGART, Germany  - Patty Schnyder took just 46 minutes to beat American Chanda Rubin 6-2 6-2 and move into the second round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix on Monday.


U.S. says latest missile shield test succeeded

A test of a missile defense system successfully intercepted a ballistic target, the U.S. military said on Saturday, a boost to development of an anti-missile shield program.


Lebanon bus blasts kill at least three, wound 20

AIN ALAQ, Lebanon  - Bombs exploded on two buses in a Christian area of Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least three people and wounding 20 on the eve of the second anniversary of the killing of ex-Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri.


Escorted by his bodyguards, Iranian senior conservative cleric, Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani, foreground left, leads a Friday prayer, the day before holy month of Ramadan at the Tehran University campus in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Oct. 15, 2004.


ConocoPhillips Said to Raise Lukoil Stake

ConocoPhillips, the third biggest U.S. oil company, reportedly plans to exercise its right to double its stake in the Russian oil producer OAO Lukoil to 20 percent.


ElBaradei to defend Iran plan at IAEA governors meet

The chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog will tell skeptical nations on its governing board this week Iran's pledge of atomic transparency should be given a chance to work, not dismissed as a time-buying ruse.


Loss of Bridges Lamented ; Students, Parents Doubtful Knox Schools' Course Will Be Better

By ERICKA MELLON,  mellone@knews.com  Sitting in an auditorium full of adults, Jay Barnes, a 13-year- old South-Doyle Middle School student with emotional troubles, raised his hand and asked a question only he could ask.


Troubled US Airways is to cut hundreds of management and non-union jobs, and cut wages, in a bid to save $45m (Â£25.2m) a year towards its survival.


Schwarzenegger Barnstorms Japan During Four-Day Trade Mission

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping his international star power in one of the state's most important foreign markets will help bring new business opportunity to California.


Brazil seeks Cuban musicians thought to want asylum

Brazilian police are looking for three Cuban musicians who disappeared this week and are believed to want asylum, a police spokesman said on Friday.


The accent betrays his days as a banker in New York. The subject of his opening comments -- the possibilities on trade, South Asia's poor record on human development despite its rich human potential, etc sounds almost like Manmohan Singh.


The UN conference envoys of President Bushâs Administration along with some developing countries and oil producing nations have blocked a more resolute and committed effort to cap fossil fuel emissions such as coal and oil after reductions already


Gordon Brown must help to remove barriers stopping fathers playing a more active role with their children, a report says.


Minnesota built computer fastest in world

IBM's still incomplete Blue Gene/L system being built in Rochester, Minnesota, has officially been named the fastest supercomputer in the world.


All the latest gossip from the world of television.


NATO says kills 70-80 Taliban in fierce battle

NATO troops killed 70-80 Taliban in a fierce battle in southern Afghanistan, the alliance said on Monday.


Morris: YouTube, MySpace abuse copyright

Universal Music Group, the world's largest record company, contends the wildly popular Web sites YouTube and MySpace are violating copyright laws by allowing users to post music videos and other content involving Universal artists.


Shares off on lackluster results and PPI's jump

U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday as disappointing results from software maker Oracle Corp.  hurt technology stocks, and an unexpected quarterly loss from electronics retailer Circuit City  renewed fears about consumer spending during the holiday shopping season.


TWO cars owned by Manchester United director Maurice Watkins have been daubed with red paint in an attack police believe may have been the work of fans opposed to a takeover of the club.


Red Sox Rally in Ninth to Beat Yankees 3-2

The way the Boston Red Sox are playing these days, nothing seems to be able to stop them. Not even Mariano Rivera. Orlando Cabrera and Johnny Damon hit RBI singles in the ninth inning off the majors' top reliever, and the Red Sox stormed past New York 3-2 Friday night to cut the Yankees' AL East lead to 2 1/2 games.


Eugene Kaspersky and the KGB man that never was

AV boss has bone to pick with The Guardian The Guardian has apologised to Eugene Kaspersky after mistakingly naming the anti-virus guru as a former KGB officer.â¦


Baseball fans might not have long to see a team in the nation's capital. The District of Columbia Council voted 7-6 Tuesday night to approve legislation to finance construction


Red-carpet fashion maven Steven Cojocaru has undergone a successful kidney transplant.


The average French foot has grown by three centimetres in the past 40 years, and the French now buy more shoes, mostly made in Asia, than any other nation barring the United States, a new survey said.


Tank Johnson of the Chicago Bears was suspended by the NFL for the first eight games of the 2007 regular season for violating the league's new personal conduct policy. The defensive tackle recently served a two-month jail stint on a probation violation on gun-related charges.


Google fixes desktop search security flaw

Google, Inc., one of the top most search engines, informed that it has fixed the flaw that was discovered by Rice Universityâs researchers.


Group Threatens to Kill Iraqi Soldiers -TV

A hitherto unknown Islamist group has threatened to kill 18 captured Iraqi soldiers if authorities do not release an aide to Shi'ite rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr within 48 hours, Arab television Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.


Kurds Move Into 2nd Place in Iraq Vote Count

A coalition of Iraq's main two Kurdish  parties has moved into second place behind a Shi'ite Islamist  alliance in the vote count following the Jan. 30 elections,  partial results released Monday showed.


First Results Out From State Environmental Agency About How Well Fish and Clean Water Standards Are Being Met in the Forest

OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 13  /PRNewswire/ -- Washington's Forest Practices Board (Board) will examine results of a draft compliance report for the first time, at their meeting tomorrow.  The draft report will show how well fish and clean water regulations are being implemented on the ground.


The president of European planemaker  Airbus said on Saturday he hoped to win around 50 orders for  the new wide-body jet A350 by next June.


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Lawyer: Iraqi Abuse Was Like Act of 'Cheerleaders'

FORT HOOD, Texas  - A lawyer for Charles Graner,  accused ringleader in the Iraq prisoner abuse scandal, on  Monday compared piling naked prisoners into pyramids to  cheerleader shows and said leashing inmates was also acceptable  prisoner control.


Premiership side Portsmouth completed Wednesday the signing of England striker David Nugent.


Public Forum on Catastrophic Storms and Urban Forests: 'Speak Up, Plan & Protect' - Audio Media Briefing - May 30, 2007

BILOXI, Miss., May 29  /PRNewswire/ -- The National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) announces a public forum in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 6, 2007 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center.


California Broadband Report Offers Model for Other States

Report describes broadband rollout trends, maps availability, and recommends deployment strategy.


Amnesty Condemns U.S. for War on Terror Torture

The United States has manifestly failed  to uphold obligations to reject torture and cruel, inhuman or  degrading behavior in the "war on terror" launched after Sept.  11, 2001, Amnesty International said Wednesday.


Reports that Sprint Corp. may be close to a $36 billion takeover of Nextel Communications Inc. yesterday alarmed consumer advocates, who predicted it would lead to less competition and higher prices for wireless service.


Palestinians Hunt for Kidnapped CNN Producer

Palestinian security forces searched  Tuesday for an Israeli Arab producer for CNN television who was  kidnapped by gunmen in the Gaza Strip, and the militant Hamas  group called for his immediate release.


Zambian voters are going to the polls to elect a president, members of parliament and local councillors.


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Study suggests depressed women may face heart ills

A child star, she lived under constant pressure. And when she finally opened up about the mental illness that had nearly destroyed her -- manic depression -- it seemed a logical step in her healing.


A referendum on the status of ethnically diverse and oil-rich Kirkuk will test its peaceful resolve.


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Rihanna, Shop Boyz, Fergie lead singles chart

For a second consecutive week, the  top three slots on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart were  unchanged, according to data issued Thursday.


Variety - (Variety) — BANGKOK -- Indian animation company Maya Entertainment is looking to enter a joint venture to set up a toon studio and training facility for animators in Thailand.


Central Banks Short-Circuit U.S. Savings?

Have Asia's central banks lulled  Americans into a false sense of security?


Nine people, suspected of involvement in "the largest sham marriage network in the UK", are arrested.


LAGOS, Nigeria -- At least 12 people have been killed in a petroleum pipeline explosion in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos, police said.


Jason Schmidt knows he is not going to win the National League Cy Young Award. What's more, he is not sure he should win after an August groin injury and subsequent performance decline knocked him off the front-runner's perch.


HCC Insurance Expects $10M Charley Losses

HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. on Thursday said it expects its third-quarter losses related to Hurricane Charley after reinsurance recoveries will be less than $10 million, or 10 cents per share.


Chelsea Beats Paris St. Germain in Champions League

Coach Jose Mourinho began his quest for  a second successive Champions League title in the best way  possible when his Chelsea side beat Paris St. Germain 3-0 in  their opening Group H match Tuesday.


Paleontologists Reconstruct a Monster Frog

Beelzebufo may be the largest frog that ever lived, weighing more than 10 pounds.


Wie slumps to 81 at men's Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan  - Michelle Wie equaled her worst score in a professional men's tournament after opening with a nine-over-par 81 at the Casio World Open on Thursday.


Copenhagen hippie town Christiania under pressure

"Do you want hash?" the young man   asks passers-by on Pusher Street, once a thriving open-air drug   market in the heart of Christiania and now an example of how   times are changing in this famous Danish "free town."


U.S. military charges two more Guantanamo captives

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba  - U.S. military prosecutors filed war crimes charges against two more Guantanamo prisoners on Friday, saying one was an al Qaeda videographer and the other one a driver and bodyguard for Osama bin Laden.


Junqueira Wins Australian Champ Car Race

Brazil's Bruno Junqueira leads Canada's Paul Tracy through a chicane during practice for the Lexmark Indy 300 on Australia's Gold Coast, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004.


Former diplomat Lansana Kouyate is appointed as Guinea's PM, in an effort to end weeks of unrest.


Ma resta il no del Sudan alla forza internazionale


Iran is a sponsor of terrorism and must not obstruct progress towards Middle East peace, says Tony Blair


NASA Space Station Status Report 30 December 2004

The Expedition 10 crew wrapped up its last week of 2004 unloading contents from the newly arrived Russian Progress cargo vehicle and making plans to ring in the new year Space Station style.


Indian bandit goes out in blaze of gunfire

INDIA'S most wanted bandit has been killed in a jungle shoot-out with police after more than 30 years on the run. Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, 60, had been accused of murdering police officers, slaughtering elephants and kidnapping a movie star.


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Conservative Agenda Faces Barriers in D.C.

Political conservatives have their best opportunity in years to push successfully for changes to taxes, entitlements and the courts — but they face a special set of obstacles.


On the Runway: Thom Browneâs American Pie

Anytime a designer examines American culture, right down to the red, white and blue bunting stripes, interests me. Much of Thom Browneâs spring 2008 collection will seem preposterous to people. And if this is your first glimpse at his small-sized silhouette, I can only imagine that you think the fashion world indeed a strange place. [...].


Stocks rise; stronger-than-expected ISM data

Stocks rose on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected data on the services sector boosted optimism about U.S. economic growth and profits.


Mount St. Helens, the volatile mountain that blew its top in spectacular fashion 24 years ago, has been grumbling again, and scientists


Burundi rebel leader flees back to the bush

The military leader of Burundi's last rebel group has escaped back to the bush, sparking fears of renewed civil conflict in the small central African country, officials said Sunday.


The fragrance distributor raises 2005 guidance but fails to impress.


Family's health history can be ally against disease

At family gatherings, talk of the latest ailments is a dinnertime staple. Federal health officials want Americans to take that a bit further over the Thanksgiving weekend and serve


CHENNAI, India  - Spanish world number two Rafael Nadal overcame late resistance to reach the Chennai Open second round on Tuesday, but second-seeded Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis made an early exit.


Wildfires rage in California, more winds expected

Wildfires stoked by fierce winds burned unchecked across Southern California for a third day on Tuesday with 300,000 people in San Diego alone evacuated as flames destroyed or threatened homes from humble forest cabins to luxury villas.


Hong Kong postpones property trust offering

HONG KONG A 67-year-old public housing tenant Sunday forced the Hong Kong government and three of the world's largest financial institutions to postpone indefinitely a $2.73 billion real estate offering.


Mozilla, eBay Team on Customized Firefox

Mozilla said Thursday that it had teamed with eBay to offer a version of its Firefox browser that is optimized for use with the auction site. The browser is available for several European countries including the UK, France and Germany


A Frenchman is shot dead in the Saudi city of Jeddah, the country's official news agency says.


A top US commander said US and Iraqi forces have killed 125 insurgents and captured 88 others in Samarra. faced a couple of hundred "thugs.


After initially refusing to comply with a court order in Belgium to publish on its homepage the decision of a case that demanded it to stop linking to Belgian newspapers without their consent, Google has relented. The company's once sparse homepage now contains the court order at the bottom.


Deep-Fried Mars Bars Typify Scottish Diet, Health Survey Finds

Deep-fried Mars Bars, chocolate-coated nougat-caramel bars dipped in batter and cooked in a fryer of vegetable oil or lard, are more popular than thought and typify trends in the Scottish


Over the weekend, the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan hinted at the maintenance of ``weak dollar policy (in Germany) while President Bush said he is committed to a ``strong dollar (in Chile). In a ...


Frances Expected to Cost Insurers $2B-$5B

Hurricanes Charley and Frances dealt Florida a one-two punch that ravaged citrus groves and ground the state's most important industry to a halt by keeping tourists away from its sandy beaches and fantasy-filled theme parks.


Soaring oil prices hurt yen, German business poll dents euro

The yen fell amid record high oil prices and after a Japanese cabinet shuffle, and the euro eased against the dollar as German business confidence slipped fractionally in September.


Singapore Facing AIDS Epidemic -Health Ministry

Singapore faces an AIDS epidemic,  with the number of new infections diagnosed expected to hit a  rate of 1,000 a year by 2010, a health official said.


White House plays down report of Iraq troop cut

The White House on Saturday played down a newspaper report that the Bush administration was weighing a scenario for possibly sharp cuts in U.S. troop levels in Iraq next year.


Experimental treatment may help NFL player walk

An experimental body cooling treatment used on an injured National Football League player offers promise for preventing paralysis in people who sustain severe spinal cord injuries, experts said on Thursday.


MOGADISHU -- Leaders of the Islamic militia controlling much of Somalia ordered the handover of all unauthorized weapons yesterday but did not say how it would enforce the directive in a heavily armed country amid fears of a regional war. The directive, issued by senior Islamic leader Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed and announced on local radio stations, applies to all ...


China's food safety improving but challenges "arduous"

China defended its fish farming industry on Tuesday and said it was making progress in curbing use of illegal additives, from pesticides to banned steroids, as the country's food safety record remains in the spotlight.


Sun Releases Open Source Details - Now What?

After months of anticipation, Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW) finally has a concrete roadmap to roll out the source code for Solaris 10 under the OSI (Open Source Initiative) approved Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL).


Rock on, but Hang on to Your Literary Gigs

The Rock Bottom Remainders, whose members include Amy Tan, Dave Barry and Stephen King, are what every garage band dreams of becoming: people with word-processing day jobs who every now and then get to go on tour.


Heart attacks decline after smoking ban: study

A Colorado city ban on smoking at   workplaces and in public buildings may have sparked a steep   decline in heart attacks, researchers reported on Monday.


BEIJING China's communist leaders, in a fresh effort to eradicate pornography, have focused on the telephone sex industry, the official People's Daily said on Wednesday.


The State Department will begin issuing electronic passports with microchips that store biometric and other data by early next year.


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NAIVASHA, Kenya  - Although they are from different tribes, Peter and Sospeter have much in common: they do the same job, are roughly the same age and practically share the same first name.


Bush arrives in Europe ahead of NATO summit

US President George W. Bush arrived here for talks with Estonian officials, the first stop of a European and Middle Eastern tour likely to be dominated by conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Macworld Expo to be memorable, say organizers

MacCentral - IDG World Expo says the upcoming Macworld Conference & Expo will be a show people remember for years to come. Held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif. Macworld Expo will be in one hall this year instead of the two halls the show normally occupies. Despite this show organizers say they are on track to have more exhibitors than last year.


Milano, 22:55 - Calcio, Coppa Italia; Milan-Palermo 2-0: rossoneri ai quarti

Il Milan si Ã¨ qualificato per i quarti di finale di Coppa Italia battendo il Palermo 2 a 0. Le reti ...


Falcons bring back veteran kicker Andersen

The Atlanta Falcons signed 46-year-old   Morten Andersen to handle place kicking duties on Tuesday,   after Michael Koenen missed four attempts against the Tampa Bay   Buccaneers at the weekend.


Britain Moves Against Windfall for Rapist

Home Secretary David Blunkett said Thursday he plans to bar convicted felons from benefiting from financial windfalls while behind bars after a jailed rapist won 7 million pounds (US$12.6 million) on the national lottery.


The head of MicrosoftÂs division that makes specialized software for small and midsize businesses is stepping down.


Diplomats, engineers, police and a football manager are awarded UK honours for their work in reconstructing Iraq.


"I Tell Them It's 24x7 but I am Lying" - Justin Kahn

Blog: A rundown on the "San Francisco-Style Video Innovation" panel at the Web Video Summit.


Trial Begins for Farmer in Manure Deaths

The deaths of two dairy workers who were asphyxiated by gases rising from a fetid stew of cow manure could have been prevented if the farmer responsible for their safety had given them the proper training and equipment, prosecutors said Monday during opening statements in a case against the farmer.


Ohio carries out new execution procedures

A man who shot his wife to death because she wanted to leave him was executed Wednesday, the first Ohio inmate put to death using new injection guidelines adopted because the last execution was plagued with problems.


Apple Seeks Bigger Bite of PC Market with Mac Mini

Might the Mac mini mean a bigger bite of the personal computer market for Apple Computer Inc. ?


IMF Policy-Makers Fail to Agree on Debt Relief

The International Monetary Fund's top policy-making group failed on Saturday to close divisions over debt relief for the world's poorest countries.


China to ease restrictions on foreign journalists for '08 Summer Olympics

BEIJING -- Press freedom got a new -- but temporary -- boost in China yesterday when the government announced that it would allow foreign journalists greater autonomy in advance of the 2008 Summer Olympics.


Yanks Closed Their Eyes When Pursuing Giambi

The Yankees don't seem to get it, so let's make one more attempt to explain their mistake or oversight with Jason Giambi.


Catania, 18:30 - CALCIO, CATANIA; BALDINI: CITTA' MERITAVA LA QUALIFICAZIONE

E' entusiasta il tecnico del Catania, Silvio Baldini, dopo aver eliminato il Milan dalla Coppa Itali...


Steven Spielberg's "Transformers" premiered Thursday in theaters in South Korea, after notching up the country's highest online ticket bookings of any movie this year.


World's Oldest Man Dies After Red Sox Dream Comes True

DEWITT, NY -- Fred Hale Sr., a Maine native recognized as the world's oldest man, died Friday. He was 113 years old. Hale died in his sleep at The Nottingham in suburban Syracuse, while trying to recover from


IRAQ - Annunciata liberazione scienziata irachena Taha

Rihab Taha (foto), una delle due donne scienziato irachene attualmente detenuta dagli Usa, potrebbe essere rilasciata oggi. Lo ha detto un responsabile del ministero della giustizia iracheno. Taha e' una specialista


Briefly: Real touts one week, 1 million songs

roundup Plus: Chipmaker Fujitsu prepares WiMax chip...EDS extends Opsware contract...AOL signs up for Omniture traffic tool.


Las Vegas, 11:01 - TENNIS, ATP LAS VEGAS: FINALE HEWITT-MELZER

L'australiano Lleyton Hewitt e l'austriaco Juergen Melzer sono i finalisti del torneo Atp di Las Veg...


Bank of America VoIP Project Is on Track, Exec Says

Q&A: Bank of America executive Craig Hinkley talks about the status of the bank's major VoIP effort, which started about two years ago and involves the installation of some 180,000 IP phones in its U.S. operations by early 2009.


Oil prices rally as the president of Opec says the producers group is considering a cut in output.


Putin touts suprise new Russian PM's presidential chances

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that his surprise new prime minister, Viktor Zubkov, could run for president in 2008 and insisted the race was wide open, with at least five candidates.


Gunmen kidnap CARE director Head of global aid agency kidnapped in Baghdad

Gunmen kidnapped on Tuesday the head of the CARE humanitarian group in Iraq, a Dublin-born woman in her 60s who has been critical of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and worked for three decades to improve living ...


Ghosn says buying stake "best way" for GM tie-up

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (7201.T) and  Renault SA  Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said on  Thursday the "best way" to develop an alliance with General  Motors Corp.  would be to buy a stake in it.


Technology is playing a key role in bringing history to life at the site of priceless artworks in Italy.


Ex-Cheney aide sentenced to 30 months in leak case

A former top aide to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney was sentenced on Tuesday to 2 1/2 years in prison for lying and obstructing an investigation related to the Bush administration's handling of the Iraq war.


Casey voices regret after e-mail barrage

A FLOOD of nasty e-mails has made Ryder Cup star Paul Casey realise he made the biggest mistake of his career so far by talking about "hating" Americans.


JVC develops dual Blu-ray-DVD disc technology

Victor Co. of Japan Ltd. (JVC) has developed prototype read-only discs that can contain data stored in both the DVD and high-capacity Blu-ray Disc formats.


Hollywood strike cost $2.5 billion: report

LOS ANGELES  - The ricochet effect from the Hollywood writers strike might be more far-reaching and long-lasting than first thought. So says an influential Los Angeles economist in his annual "Economic Forecast Report" for Los Angeles County and its surrounding areas.


Board Game Lets Players Run Marijuana Farm

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The hot new Christmas gift in Canada this year is a board game that lets players run their own "B.C. Bud" marijuana farm.  Creators of "The Grow-Op Game" say the $39.95 "educational board game" highlights the perils of the marijuana business and cautions would-be growers.


NL Wrap: Rallying Reds Make Braves Wait for East Title

Javier Valentin smacked a three-run homer in a five-run ninth inning off John Smoltz to carry the rallying Cincinnati Reds to an 11-8 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wednesday.


ANDY RODDICK should lead the US to their first Davis Cup final in seven years this week but captain Patrick McEnroe is wary of underestimating giant-killers Belarus.


Genetic Factors Influence Male Homosexuality-Study

Genetic factors, along with cultural and early experiences, influence male homosexuality, Italian scientists said on Wednesday.


I corpi di Sebastiano Gangi, 30 anni, e Carmelo Anzalone, 43rinvenuti in una Lancia Ypsilon. Erano scomparsi da ieri                                          Trovati due cadaveri nel catanese uccisi a colpi d'arma da fuoco


WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Tuesday that the recalls of tainted Chinese products were causing fear among U.S. consumers.


States file formal request to extend Microsoft oversight

As expected, the top prosecutors in six states and the District of Columbia asked the judge overseeing the software maker's antitrust case to extend the consent decree until 2012.


Thousands of supporters of ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra braved rainy skies and heavy security late Saturday to protest against the junta that deposed him.


Max Mirnyi and Jonas Bjorkman are top contenders for the Wimbledon men's doubles title. The next time they play, though, they'll be on opposite sides of the net.


Hillary opts to look toward Super Tuesday while Bill stays behind to focus on South Carolina. Is this a fair fight?


Microsoft's MSN to air live webcasts of concerts

MSN, Microsoft Corp.'s Web portal,   said on Tuesday it will make a big push to stream live concerts   to its users after signing an exclusive global partnership with   Control Room, the company behind the web broadcast of last   year's Live 8 event.


(ANSA) - CATANZARO, 26 SET - 'Non e' Woodstock, e Vascstock', Vasco Rossi scherza, giocando col suo nome, ma il suo concerto restera' nella storia della musica. Un abbraccio di 400 mila persone che il Sud


Vietnam Is Seeking International Assistance to Fight Bird Flu

Vietnam wants help from foreign epidemiologists, pathologists, toxicologists, veterinarians and lab technicians.


Israeli experts: Ashkelon still a 'big leap' for Kassams

Members of the Hamas military wing, Izzadin Kassam, have proudly claimed they will soon deploy an improved Kassam rocket capable of hitting Ashkelon, some 20 kilometers from Gaza City, thus making a mockery out of the 8 km.


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

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


Juncker, piu' segnali per un successo che per fallimento


Mets to pitch Maine instead of injured El Duque

Rookie John Maine will take the mound for the New York Mets in Wednesday's opener of their playoff series against the Dodgers after Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez was scrubbed because of a torn calf muscle.


Doubts raised about robots fixing Hubble

The nation's most prominent science advisers Wednesday urged NASA to send shuttle astronauts instead of robots on a repair mission to the aging Hubble telescope because humans have a substantially greater chance of fixing it.


Tsunami Disaster in Focus as Island Meeting Opens

The Indian Ocean tsunami has pushed disaster early warning to the top of the agenda at a meeting of the world's small islands, potentially crowding out concerns about climate change and trade, some delegates say.


Russia Parliament to Probe School Standoff

MOSCOW Sept. 10, 2004 - Apparently bending to widespread public pressure, President Vladimir Putin agreed Friday to a parliamentary inquiry into the bloody standoff at a southern Russian school, after having previously said none was necessary.


Indian doctor gets life for filming patients nude

CHENNAI, India  An Indian doctor who secretly  filmed his patients and put their naked pictures on the  Internet was sentenced to life on Thursday.


Scientologists Plan Special Lecture Sunday

"Solutions for the Dangerous Environment" will be a special lecture at the Church of Scientology Sunday at 11 a.m. at 1931 S. 1100 East.  The public is invited. For more information call 485-9992.  (c) 2007 Deseret News (Salt Lake City). Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning.


Hasbro profit rises on Transformers, Nerf sales

Hasbro Inc , the second-largest  U.S. toy company, posted higher fourth-quarter profit on  Monday, boosted by strong demand for its Transformers, Nerf and  Furreal Friends product lines.


James Brown - Expected to make a full recovery

As previously reported, the funk legend, 71, had an operation yesterday (December 15) in an attempt to beat prostate cancer. Doctors who treated Brown have said that heâs now "resting" after the operation.


Solemn high-profile public gathering held at National Palace UKRAINA in Kyiv today

Presidents Kuchma of Ukraine, Putin of Russia, Lukashenko of Belarus and Aliyev of Azerbaijan participated in the ceremony.


Drug May Ward Off Breast Cancer's Return

A newer drug prevented far more breast cancers from recurring in older women than the old standby tamoxifen and with far fewer side effects, doctors said Wednesday, citing a new study.


Bayern routs Ajax behind Makaay hat-trick; Juve beats Maccabi Tel ...

Bayern Munich shrugged off some indifferent early season form as a Roy Makaay hat-trick helped them to a 4-0 win over Ajax Amsterdam in their Champions League Group C match at the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.


House set to pass post-Virginia Tech gun bill

Spurred by the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history, the Democratic-led House of Representatives is expected to approve a bill to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, lawmakers said on Tuesday.


WASHINGTON - Employers stepped up hiring in August, expanding payrolls by 144,000 and lowering the unemployment rate marginally to 5.4 percent. While the figures didn't amount to a national job fair, analysts said, they did hold out the promise of stronger growth following the summer lull...


US rapper Remy Ma is arrested for attempted murder after a shooting outside a New York nightclub.


The gorgeous Mrs Bachchan did it again! Aishwarya was a picture of elegance and charm at the Cannes film festival ...


Disgraced peer Jeffrey Archer and actress Honor Blackman will serve on a the jury of a fictional rape trial.


Enterprise support and that Sun "take over" Since it changed its name from Interface21 towards the end of 2007, open source tools developer SpringSource has been quick to capitalise on its position in open source.â¦


Marlies Schild completed a double on Semmering's magic mountain Wednesday, winning a World Cup slalom in convincing fashion after victory in Tuesday's giant slalom.


Microsoft's MSN division has launched a test version of a free blogging service aimed at consumers, its first attempt to provide this popular activity for the mass consumer market.


The last time Claire Danes appeared in a play, it turned into a train wreck.


Capo dell'ufficio indagini ritira dimissioni


Udonis Haslem's 10-footer in the lane with 0.3 seconds left capped a wild back-and-forth game and gave the Miami Heat a 106-104 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.


OAKMONT, Pa. -- Tiger Woods and Geoff Ogilvy will play together the first two rounds next week at Oakmont, continuing a recent trend of the U.S. Open and British Open champions in the same group.


Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, rejects a trade union offer  to limit workers' pay rises, saying it does not go far enough.


Roma, 20:09 - CALCIO, IL TAR LAZIO ESCLUDE LATINA E MODICA DALLA SERIE D

La terza sezione del Tar del Lazio ha respinto stasera le richieste di riammissione in serie D di La...


Iraq declares martial law as 23 police killed

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has declared martial law and says a US-led military offensive against the rebel-held city of Falluja could not be delayed much longer.


Australian dairy group National Foods says its shares are worth up to 22% more than a hostile $A1.6 billion takeover offer by New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra.


Petr Pala, a runner-up in the 2001 French Open men's doubles, was on Thursday named as the new captain of the Czech Republic Fed Cup team.


The U.S. military said at least eight soldiers were killed in Iraq on Memorial Day.


World tennis number one Roger Federer added a final trophy to his 2004 haul on Saturday, after being named sportsman of the year in his native Switzerland.


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SUN MICROSYSTEMS will pay Kodak $92 million to settle a patents infringement case after a jury found it guilty of using Java patents.


Number of foreign evacuations from Ivory Coast top 5,000: French ...

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (CP) - With final calls for boarding, France on Monday was shutting down one of the largest evacuations in post-independence Africa, an airlift that flew 5,000-plus westerners and others from violence pitting France against its former


US inflation growth dips to 0.2% in August, down from July's 0.4% rise, as energy prices cool significantly.


All Antidepressants Must Now Carry Suicide Warning Labels

WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration is ordering all drugmakers to add the government's strongest safety alert to all antidepressants.


VATICANO - Messaggio del Santo Padre Benedetto XVI al Cardinale Ivan Dias per il XXV anniversario di Episcopato CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI ha inviato un suo Messaggio autografo al Card. Dias, Prefetto della Congregazione per lÂEvangelizzazione dei Popoli, in occasione del XXV anniversario di Episcopato. Questo il testo: ...


On his 41st birthday, Randy Johnson finally was rewarded for a standout performance, thanks to Doug DeVore's two-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a seven-game skid with a 2-1 victory over San Francisco on Friday night.


Global economic growth 'robust,' inflation risks remain: Trichet

Global economic growth is "robust" but inflation risks remain as markets absorb the impact of the US subprime home loan crisis and higher food prices, European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet said Monday.


A militant group which has claimed responsibility for kidnapping three foreigners in Afghanistan said on Saturday the hostages were safe.


Bruxelles, 11:46 - TENNIS, HENIN: STOP DI ALMENO 3 SETTIMANE

L'infortunio al ginocchio che ha bloccato Justine Henin-Hardenne durante il doppio della finale di F...


Some 37 bodies are discovered as emergency services battle raging forest fires in southern Greece.


[TS] Sports of The Times: Genius Shares Court and Course

For great athletes like Roger Federer and Tiger Woods, there is a fellowship at the top.


9/11 stress increased risk of heart problems

Stress brought on by the September 11 attacks in New York and Washington in 2001 led to heart problems for some Americans, even if they had no personal connection to the events, a study released on Monday found.


Roma, 22:43 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: ROMA-REAL MADRID 2-1

La Roma ha battuto il Real Madrid 2-1 (1-1) nell'andata degli ottavi di Champions League. Spagnoli i...


Technology ; Napster creator unveils online music technology

After registering music and copyright information in Snocap's database, labels and artists can manage online distribution through Snocap's copyright management system, which lets them set rules for each track on a global basis.


Beslan mourns as Putin vows tough response to "all-out war" by terrorists

BESLAN, Russia  - Wails of mourning echoed through the streets of this southern Russian town on Sunday, and the region's top police officer reportedly resigned in the wake of the school hostage-taking that left more than 380 people dead - nearly half of them children.


Before the U.S. assault on Fallujah, France had found a channel for direct contacts with an Iraqi group thought to have taken two French reporters and their driver hostage, the driver's brother-in-law said ...


European stocks were higher on Monday, with heavyweight pharmaceutical, oil and technology stocks leading the charge. The big news early on Monday was that pan-European bourse operator Euronext had confirmed


At-Home Blood Pressure Devices Get High Marks

Dec. 21, 2004 -- At-home blood pressure machines may do a better job of screening for high blood pressure than devices in doctors' offices, says the American Heart Association (AHA).


Panel to Probe Fraud Claims in Afghan Vote

Afghan election officials agreed Sunday to create an independent commission to probe opposition charges of fraud in this nation's first-ever presidential poll, while ballot-boxes stuffed with the aspirations of the people of this war-ravaged land started to stack up in counting centers.


Police arrest a 61-year-old man in connection with the deaths of three sailors in the English Channel.


Saudis to soothe oil fears with 37% production boost

The current oil price boom is "significantly" different from the politically driven price spikes of the 1970s, Saudi Arabia's energy minister said in London yesterday.


Pakistani forces say capture 40 militants

Pakistani forces captured 40  militants in South Waziristan region on the Afghan border, a  military spokesman said on Saturday, a day after up to 90  militants were killed in two battles.


Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson remained in critical condition but was described as recovering and holding his wife's hand Thursday after emergency overnight surgery to repair bleeding inside his brain.


Scareware tactics backfire on Secure Computer A firm accused of marketing bogus anti-spyware software has paid $1m to settle a lawsuit brought by the US State of Washington.â¦


Searchers head up Mount Hood as weather eases

More than 50 expert climbers headed up Mount Hood on Saturday, encouraged by a break in the weather that improved their chances of finding three climbers reported missing on Sunday. However, the danger of avalanches is "extreme" and could halt the day's work, authorities said.


The sidewalks are still scrubbed and most lawns are neatly trimmed, but now the subdivision of townhouses off Route 1 in Woodbridge is pocked with empty windows and foreclosures. Federal investigators are poking around.


FordÃ¢ÂÂs Sleepy Campaign Still a Complication for Cohen in Tenn. 9

Veteran state Sen. Steve CohenÃ¢ÂÂs Aug. 3 victory in the primary to succeed Tennessee Democratic Rep. Harold E. Ford Jr. would have sealed the deal for him Ã¢ÂÂ under normal circumstances. The Memphis-based 9th District that he is running to represent is a Democratic stronghold that gave 70 percent of its votes to 2004 party presidential nominee John Kerry.


Sophos Suite Nips Network Threats at Entry Points

By Subashini Selvaratnam  SECURITY threats on networks are on the rise. To help arrest this problem, Sophos is launching two products that will enable IT departments to protect their network environment more effectively.


Former Players' Lawsuit Could Be Refiled

A request to amend a class action lawsuit filed by former NFL players Bernie Parrish, Herb Adderley and Walter Roberts against Players Inc. was made yesterday in U.S. District Court in San Francisco. This means the suit, thrown out of court earlier this month, could be refiled if Judge William Alsup...


Gimme shelter US identity theft losses dropped 11.5 per cent last year to $49.3bn, according to a new study.â¦


Telecom Immunity Issue Derails Spy Law Overhaul

Amid deep and growing divisions among Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) last night abruptly withdrew legislation that would have changed surveillance law and granted the nation's telecommunications companies retroactive immunity from lawsuits charging they had violated...


European leaders on Friday signed the EU's first constitution, a diplomatic triumph they hope will give the union a sharper international profile and speed up decision-making in a club now embracing 25 nations.


Lara's injury fails to derail West Indies

When the world's fastest bowler goes head to head with the game's leading batsman, in the semi-final of a major tournament, there is always the chance of something special taking place.


There is symbolism in the matchup: two Big East teams, each moving into a new neighborhood, opening up their conference schedule.


Rescue effort for Canadian sub launched off Irish coast

A major rescue effort has been launched off the coast of Ireland after a Canadian submarine sent a distress signal for assistance from the North Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday.


Smembrata cellula militante, sventato attacco suicida


Allarme terrorismo nei cieli della Russia. Nella notte sono precipitati due aerei, a pochi minuti di distanza l'uno dall'altro. Non ci sono sopravvissuti, in totale le vittime dovrebbero essere oltre 80. Uno


Much of the western United States was expected to be bitter cold and damp Monday, with snow forecast for the Northwest, Northern Great Basin and Rockies.


Atlantis crew conducts final shuttle inspection

Astronauts on shuttle Atlantis   conducted a final inspection of their spacecraft's heat shield   on Monday as they began early preparations for their return to   Earth.


Gray Hair Shares Genetic Root With Melanoma

A cure for cancer and a cure for gray hair may not be equally urgent benefits for mankind, but scientists are reporting a discovery that could lead to both.


US Gov't Job Search Site Hit by Monster Attack

Identity thieves who ransacked Monster.com's database also made off with the personal information of 146,000 people who use USAJobs.


Invention Mania: Body Scans, 3D Modeling

People entered the cylindrical plexiglass booth one by one and stood motionless and erect for 10 seconds as a tall wand circled them, emitting low-power radio waves. No, it wasn't a Star Trek convention and these were no wannabe teleportationists.


Ricky Williams Wants to Rejoin the Dolphins

Ricky Williams wants to rejoin the Miami Dolphins and has asked the N.F.L. how soon he can return, his agent said.


No a inceneritore Augusta e cartellone 'no trivellazioni'


NATO says Putin missile remarks "unwelcome"

President Vladimir Putin's warning  that Russia would aim missiles at Europe if Washington pursued  its plan to build a missile defence shield near Russian borders  is "unhelpful and unwelcome," NATO said on Monday.


Single installer Sun Microsystems is hoping to leverage the popularity of Red Hat's JBoss, with software making it easier to use NetBeans with the application server.â¦


Bill Gates believes millions of consumers worldwide would live better if a sea of music, movies, video games and television shows were piped into their earphones, laptops, cell phones, cars and living rooms.


A Great Leap Forward in Storage for the SMB

(Source: Computerworld)  When it comes to storage systems, small and medium-sized businesses have had their share of challenges. Even when some storage vendors have tried to address the unique needs of the SMBs, it has been with underpowered versions of their enterprise-class products. The advent of unified network storage, exemplified by the DellTM PowerVaultTM NX1950, has dramatically altered the SMB landscape by combining iSCSI and NAS capabilities in a single, highly functional package that delivers simplified management and enhanced scalability at a cost-efficient price point.


Last-place Galaxy can't afford another Beckham injury

The Los Angeles Galaxy are looking at another extended spell without David Beckham after the midfielder learned he has a sprained right knee.


US retail sales slide in June by the biggest amount in almost two years, sparking fears about growth.


Labour's chief fundraiser Lord Levy is arrested for a second time by police investigating cash-for-honours claims.


Ukraine's two presidential candidates mapped out campaign strategies with less than three weeks remaining before the repeat of last month's fraud-marred election runoff, and opposition protesters lifted their two-week siege of the Cabinet headquarters.


Transsexual Bagger Makes Ladies European Tour History

Denmark's Mianne Bagger made history Wednesday when she became the first transsexual to qualify for the Ladies European Tour (LET).


N.Korea shows no compromise at nuclear talks: envoys

Negotiators saw no compromise in bruising six-party nuclear disarmament talks with North Korea on Tuesday and urged Pyongyang to come to the table with a realistic offer -- and a festive spirit.


Legislators in Taiwan set to take a third vote on a recall motion aimed at ousting President Chen Shui-bian.


Downsizing: For Now, It's Up To Families to Slow Kids' Gain

An updated report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) confirms what many parents and pediatricians already know: Childhood obesity is only getting worse.


U.S. Iraq envoy blasts pace of refugee process: report

The U.S. ambassador to Iraq, Ryan Crocker, warns that nearly 10,000 Iraqi refugees seeking to enter the United States may have to wait as long as two years because of bureaucratic bottlenecks, The Washington Post reported on Monday.


Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots opened defense of their second NFL title in three years with a 27-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night.


Officials Decline to Give Date for Iraq Troop Withdrawal

Two senior defense officials told a House committee today that Iraq's growing security forces should be able to take full responsibility for internal security sometime between early 2009 and 2012, but they declined to predict when U.S. military personnel could withdraw from the country.


WASHINGTON - The federal deficit surged to a record $413 billion in 2004, the Treasury Department announced Thursday, injecting the figure into a presidential campaign in which the two parties have clashed over President Bush's management of the economy and the budget.    The number was a significant improvement from the shortfalls that analysts projected earlier this year, including a $521 billion estimate the Bush administration made in February...


US Mulls Stopping Aid if No Peace Deal in S. Sudan

The United States next week  intends to tell Sudan and its southern opposition that offers  of aid may be withdrawn if an agreement is not signed soon to  end Africa's longest-running civil war, its U.N. ambassador  said.


Horse Racing: Cream of US, Europe to Clash in Texas

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas  - Betting on horses was  banned in Texas until as recently as 1987. Times have changed  rapidly since. Saturday, Lone Star Park race track hosts the  $14 million Breeders Cup, global racing's end-of-season  extravaganza.


US scientists David Gross, David Politzer and Frank Wilczek have won the 2004 Nobel Prize for physics. They have been honoured for their insights into the deep structure of matter - the materials that build atoms and the forces that hold them together.


On a trip to Afghanistan, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called on NATO members to increase the number of troops they commit to the region.


Tom Petty may be the official Super Bowl halftime performer, but the week leading up to the big game will feature plenty of other performers Â and Ludacris will be among them.


Grazie alle denunce di imprenditori e commercianti


Andy Roddick waited out a rain delay and then held off Tim Henman of Great Britain for a 7-5, 7-6 (6) victory in the first round of the ATP Masters Cup championship Tuesday night.


CEOs hit post-Enron rules; investor advocate warns

Major U.S. CEOs complained about regulatory burdens in the post-Enron environment at a high-profile conference on regulation and the legal system, while an investor advocate warned on Tuesday that business leaders should not lose sight of what matters to investors.


Central New York an armed fortress for Republican convention

New York authorities are turning central Manhattan into an armed security fortress for the four-day Republican National Convention that opens next Monday to nominate President George W. Bush for a second four-year term.


Back after a good showing in the ICC Champions Trophy, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh sent out a warning to Australia, saying he is looking to recreate the magic of 2001, that grounded the World champions in India, in the upcoming four-Test series.


Arts & entertainment: Rapper's mother attempts to stop her dead son's  former record label releasing more of his material.


Eindhoven, 22:49 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: PSV EINDHOVEN-FENERBAHCE 0-0

Psv Eindhoven e Fenerbahce hanno pareggiato 0-0 in una gara valida per la terza giornata del girone ...


Clinton Sees Better Future for Democrats

Former President Bill Clinton encouraged Democrats on Thursday to rally around the party's leaders and said doomsayers who predict the party's demise needed to "get a life and look at history."


Airbus wins order for 4 A320s from Kuwaiti airline Jazeera

Airbus has won an order from Kuwaiti airline Jazeera for four A320 aircraft, with an option on four more, the Eurpean aircraft maker said.


Alliance Boots is reported to be planning to open 150 GP surgeries in its stores.


Calcio, Uefa su moviola: non deve interrompere gioco

L'Uefa sarebbe pronta ad accettare un aiuto tecnologico per l'arbitro, a condizione perÃ² che non crei interruzioni al gioco. Questo quanto dichiarato a Nyon dal direttore generale dell'Uefa Lars-Christer


Ryder Cup offers unique tradition to sports world

One of the best events in sports is happening this weekend, but I'd be surprised if many of you know about it because I'm not talking about a marquee college football matchup or the Yankees-Red Sox series.


Sending children to nursery early gives them a year's head start ...

Children who start nursery school by the age of two are up to a year ahead in maths and English when they begin full-time schooling, a major research project, published yesterday, shows.


Satisfaction with e-Gov sites slips a bit with users

User satisfaction with government Web sites slipped slightly for the third straight year, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.


Another government auditor has added his voice to a call for the Pentagon to impose a 15 percent withholding on Halliburton Co.'s payments for work in Iraq.


Crocs to launch men's and kids' clothing lines

Shoe company Crocs Inc. said on Monday it will launch a line of clothing for men and children using a form of the resin material it uses in its brightly colored clogs.


Many parents earn a failing grade in College Taxes 101.


Ricerca realizzata da Istituto Piepoli e Confcommercio


Maggioranza divisa sull'indagine sui pestaggi di Genova nel 2001Mascia, Prc: "Questione dirimente, Ã¨ nel programma. Intervenga Prodi                                          Commissione su G8, Rifondazione minaccia "Unione voti sÃ¬ o salta la maggioranza"


Japanese stocks rose shortly after the open Friday, as investors welcomed a slight improvement in corporate sentiment registered in a key central bank survey.


'Noi stilisti facciamo collezioni sulla taglia 42'


A new drug can help alcoholics overcome their addiction by reducing stress-induced cravings, a study released Thursday has found.


Tsunamis More Likely to Hit U.S. Than Asia

Giant tsunamis are more likely to hit the U.S. Pacific coast than to hit Asia, scientists say. Coastal residents may have only 15 minutes' warning.


Ottawa, provinces tussle over health talks

OTTAWA - A scheduled three-day first ministers conference next month designed to reform the health system should continue "as long as it takes" to get a deal, Prime Minister Paul Martin said today, even as one of the key premiers said he'll limit his


Hoping to drive users to its new MSN Search service, Microsoft (Quote, Chart) announced it will release a new beta of its messenger client with an embedded search bar.


Russia ready to strike global 'terror bases'

Russia warned on Wednesday that it was ready to carry out pre-emptive strikes on "terror bases" anywhere in the world as it stepped up security after the country's worst hostage crisis.


L.A. TV Stations Shun 'Phil the Sore' Syphilis Ad

The group behind an anti-syphilis  commercial starring an irascible chancre named "Phil the Sore"  says it will file a complaint with the Federal Communications  Commission after Los Angeles broadcasters balked at airing the  government-funded ad.


World cocoa prices drop as production in the Ivory Coast resumes following several days of unrest and mob violence.


The solar material kept inside the Genesis space capsule, which was crashed in the Utah desert on Wednesday after two parachutes failed to open, was intact and most scientific objectives were within reach, said NASA


Parigi, 18:08 - CICLISMO, MONDIALI: FRANCIA NON CONVOCA MOREAU

Christophe Moreau non fa parte della squadra francese per i Mondiali di ciclismo in programma dal 30...


La replica alle accuse di politici e stampa

Il magistrato: Â«Non sono un filoterrorista. Io ho ammirato, Quattrocchi nel momento della morte, per ciÃ² che ha dettoÂ». BARI - Non voleva dire quello che ha detto. Anzi, non lo ha mai neanche scritto. E se lo ha scritto Ã¨ stato interpretato male.


Writers' strike sends TV pilots into tailspin

Hollywood's television pilot season, when networks develop and test most new programs, is in a tailspin with writers on strike putting billions of advertising dollars at risk.


Lo ha stabilito la Cassazione, per danno morale


NEC Workers Faked Orders, Took Kickbacks

NEC agreed to make accounting changes on Tuesday after Japanese tax auditors found that employees had run a kickback scheme.


Israeli textbook offers Palestinian view

Israel's Education Ministry said Sunday it was offering a new textbook for Arab third-graders acknowledging for the first time that the creation of the Jewish state was a tragedy for Palestinians.


Bankers have a beef when it comes to competition. Actually, they have a few. This is not a new theme. Bankers have long complained about doing business with strings attached or baggage to carry against competitors unencumbered by the same laws, regulations, or taxes. Don't mention mortgage companies to them at a cocktail party, unless you already have a drink ...


British Prime Minister Tony Blair will order nearly half the British troops in Iraq home by the end of 2007, British news outlets reported early Wednesday.Comment


Europeans set up international gendarme force

NOORDWIJK, Netherlands  - Five European Union defence ministers signed an agreement Friday to set up a law-enforcement group to provide support for international peacekeeping missions.


10 dead, 40 missing as immigrant boat sinks off Italy

At least 10 people were killed and some 40 were missing after a boat crammed with African illegal immigrants sank off southern Italy, sparking a search for survivors.


Announcements abounded: one acquistion, a potential sale, and the first-quarter earning report.


JUNIOR WITTER proved there is life without Ricky Hatton by stopping Poland s Krysztof Bienias in two rounds last night.


Azerbaijan Ministry Blames Global Warming, Pollution for Caspian Seal Losses

BAKU. June 18 (Interfax) - The decline in the Caspian seal population may be the result of warm winters, declining fish stocks, and pollution of the Caspian Sea, the website of Azerbaijan's Environment and Natural Resources Ministry says.


The PIMCO mutual fund group has  agreed to pay $50 million to settle fraud charges involving  improper rapid dealing in mutual fund shares, the U.S.  Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday.


US: N.Korea Blast Not Likely to Be Nuclear

The United States does not believe North Korea has conducted nuclear tests, but it is unclear whether a reported blast there three days ago showed


HOUSTON - Even in a season of 105 wins, there had to be losses. But not like this one. The Cardinals didn't merely lose 6-5 to the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.


Tom Cruise is the first on the list to get Ducati's newest motorcycle Â a $72,500 superbike bristling with titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber technology that can scoot up to 200 mph.


Academics butt heads over enterprise 2.0

Two business school academics who have disagreed over the viability of social networking in enterprises touched gloves once again Friday during a Webcast debate.


Galaxy need Beckham's golden touch to revive woeful start

David Beckham will be relieved that US domestic soccer doesn't have a system of relegation - otherwise his first season in Major League Soccer might be a fight to avoid the drop.


A man who bludgeoning his ex-lover to death with a crowbar and burned her body, is sentenced to 16 years in jail.


Colombia's top drug kingpin is now in custody in the US A plane from Colombia to Miami touched down earlier Saturday with Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela on board.


Deal cuts pilots' pay by one third, saves $1Ba year, avoids bankruptcy at No. 3 airline -- for now. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Delta Air Lines' pilots union said early Thursday it had reached a tentative agreement


Dundee United show character after O'Donnell tragedy

Barry Robson grabbed a hat-trick as Dundee United demolished Hearts 4-1 at Tannadice on Wednesday - with the Edinburgh side ending the match with only eight men after having three men sent-off.


Early Voters Transform Campaign Landscape

In an election year when just a few thousand votes in a few states could decide the winner, the growing number of voters who cast ballots weeks before Election Day is transforming the landscape for political campaigns.


No. 6 Texas A&M gets 21 points and 15 assists from Acie Law and survives a 28-point, 15-rebound effort from Kevin Durant, above, to win its 21st consecutive home game with a 100-82 victory over Texas on Monday.


Footballer Nakamura vows to 'fight like a challenger'

Celtic playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura has vowed to "fight like a challenger" as he cancelled his 29th birthday party to take part in Japan's crash training course ahead of their Asian Cup defence.


Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race : Weather gods smile on fleetâs ...

Defending line honours champion Skandia has stolen an early lead, after the 60th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race got away to the perfect start under a clear sky.


Veteran Ad Man Tells of 'Irish Job,' Other Adventures

Anyone who has used an Apple computer,  driven a Mercedes, flown Concorde, enjoyed a frothy Guinness,  the Hard Rock Cafe or a room at the Ritz Carlton has been  seduced by Peter Eaton's ideas.


Nigerian villagers shut down oil facilities, trap over 100 workers

Angry villagers in Nigeria's restive oil-producing south have stormed and shut down three oil flow stations, preventing at least 107 oil workers from leaving two of the facilities


LA Galaxy play waiting game on Beckham's fitness

The sponsors want it. The fans are waiting for it. But David Beckham's hotly anticipated debut for Los Angeles Galaxy against Chelsea on Saturday remains in doubt.


Megan Williams thought she was going to a party. That's why she tagged along with a woman she hardly knew, up a remote southern West Virginia hollow to a run-down trailer surrounded by beer cans and broken-down furniture.


Rumsfeld Criticized for Condolence Letters

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has decided to personally sign condolence letters to the family members of U.S. troops killed in action rather than letting a machine affix his signature.


WHEN Ray Charles died in June, he had ascended to the most rarefied level of fame; no longer merely a celebrity, he had become an institution.


NFL 'Minister of Defense' Reggie White Dies at 43

Description: Former NFL defensive star Reggie White, who played with the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers, died Sunday at age 43.


Bode Miller added another triumph to his sparkling season on Monday, claiming his sixth World Cup win of the campaign in a slalom and a new entry in the record books.


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How to play the Queen: Hold your head high

British actress Helen Mirren has a  secret that could make her a major player in the race for  Oscars -- if you are going to play Britain's ruling Queen, keep  your head high.


A low risk strain of bird flu is discovered at a smallholding in St Helens, Merseyside.


TJX proposes class action suit settlement

Suits brought by victims of the largest data breach in US history could be resolved in court soon.


With All Votes Counted in Ukraine, Yushchenko Wins 51.99 %

Prime Minister Viktor F. Yanukovich, who has refused to accept the results and said he would challenge the results in court, polled 44.19 percent.


Arts & entertainment: Â· Indie veterans the Verve return to the stage Â· Eclectic line-up to include folk icon Leonard Cohen


Iraq's Sunni VP criticizes security plan

Iraq's Sunni vice president said Monday the Baghdad security plan has so far failed to respect human rights and treat all groups equally, which he described as flaws that doomed the two major crackdowns in the capital last year.


Danny Dichio scores the only goal as Millwall beat West Ham in a fiery derby at the New Den.


Messa nella cattedrale dello Spirito Santo per l'ultimo giorno della visita."La missione della Chiesa non Ã¨ difendere poteri, nÃ© ottenere ricchezze"                                            L'abbraccio del Papa alla comunitÃ  cattolica Oggi il pontefice ritorna in Vaticano                                                                                Il rientro del pontefice in Italia previsto alle 13:45 a Ciampino


Mortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corp.  and bond insurer Radian Group Inc.  agreed to terminate their pending merger, the companies said on Wednesday, citing market conditions.


At least eight top politicians are detained in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, officials and media reports say.


Iraq Prepares Assault on Najaf, Gives Rebels Hours

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraq's defense minister gave  Shi'ite militiamen in the holy city of Najaf hours to surrender  Wednesday, warning that troops were preparing for a major  assault to "teach them a lesson they will never forget."


Scott Peterson's defense lawyers rested their case Tuesday without calling him to the stand. Judge Alfred A. Delucchi told jurors the prosecution would call eight rebuttal witnesses Wednesday.


A protein present in normal body tissue can prevent further growth in tumours, researchers have found. A tumour can grow only if its blood supply also expands to provide it with essential nutrients.


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Now for the hard part. Justine Henin will put her 32-match winning streaxk on the line against Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open quarterfinals, their first meeting since the season-ending championship final in Madrid.


Multi-Tasking Lagerfeld Defies Unspoken Rules

How many labels should a single fashion designer take on? In the case of Karl Lagerfeld, the answer is: as many as possible.


New Kerry Ad Says Bush Lied About Debate

WASHINGTON - John Kerry on Saturday looked to frame the next presidential debate in a speech criticizing President Bush's economic record, but also tried to get in a final word about their last face-off by declaring himself the winner and Bush a liar. "George Bush lost the debate," an announcer says in a television ad Kerry's campaign unveiled Saturday...


Upper Midwest Tempts Bush, Worries Kerry

LA CROSSE, Wis. - In 2000, political pundits summed up the race in three words: Florida, Florida, Florida...


The Red Sox couldn't have scripted a better ending to a pivotal homestand than what transpired Sunday at Fenway Park. David Ortiz homered, doubled and scored


Affair with Kimberly Quinn Ended in Acrimony

Married magazine publisher Kimberly Quinn had a three-year-long affair with former Home Secretary David Blunkett. It was a relationship that Mr Blunkett hoped would bring him the happiness


The Doctor Will See You Now...in Your Living Room

As New York's population ages, several hospitals use house calls to improve care.


England Gets Cleaner But London Remains Filthy

While parks and leafy lanes are getting  cleaner, a survey published on Wednesday showed that London  still holds the ignoble title as the dirtiest place to live in  England.