Be prepared, IPv6 is coming sooner than you think

Companies need to prepare for security vulnerabilities in IPv6 even if they have no plans to upgrade their networks, a security consultant warned.


Cgil-Cisl-Uil chiedono incontro urgente prima del suo varo


Test ai magistrati, Castelli: nessuno scandalo

Non c'Ã¨ nulla di scandaloso nella proposta di far sottoporre i magistrati ai test psico-attitudinali. Lo ha dichiarato il ministro della Giustizia Roberto Castelli. "Credo che non ci sia nulla di scandaloso


Britain resists pressure to free terror suspects despite top court ruling

The British government says it does not intend to free nine foreign terror suspects who have been imprisoned without trial, despite a ruling by the nation's highest court that such detentions breached human rights laws.


Members of a new Somali parliament, which is sitting in Nairobi, vote on Sunday to elect a president. It is the culmination of two years of talks in the Kenyan capital, aimed at ending more than a decade of lawlessness in Somalia.


Cagliari, 12:43 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI: BUDEL RESCINDE CONTRATTO

Alessandro Budel, legato al Cagliari fino a giugno 2008, la scorsa notte ha trovato un accordo con i...


Torino, 18:48 - CALCIO, TORINO; CAIRO: GIUSTO STOP ANCHE DOMENICA PROSSIMA

Il presidente del Torino, Urbano Cairo, è intervenuto ai microfoni di "Radio Radio Tv" parlan...


Goosen wins in Match Play; matches suspended by darkness

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - US Open champion Retief Goosen was the only winner on a rainy opening day of the World Match Play Championship on Thursday, beating Jeff Maggert by a record 12 and 11.


Iraq's Sadr suspends activity of his militia

Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr suspended the activities of his feared militia on Wednesday after gunbattles killed 52 people and forced hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to flee the holy city of Kerbala.


David Alan Grier is the father of a new baby girl, according to published reports.


Francia, cala la fiducia sulle prospettive economiche


Bush hits campaign trail in post-convention push

Fired up after his convention, President Bush raced through three states he lost in 2000, on a drive Friday to spur his backers to the polls in November.


New York, 10:15 - BASKET, NBA: LAKERS BATTONO PHOENIX

Il Natale non ha fermato il campionato Nba. Tre le gare giocate: i Los Angeles Lakers hanno battuto ...


In the home straight, it's still up for grabs

So, it has come to this. After five weeks of coast-to-coast campaigning, dozens of promises and saturation coverage, Saturday's election is still there to be won by either side.


Prosecutors have seized financial papers for the last two years from oil giant Yukos, sparking fears of a fresh multi-billion dollar tax demand.


Il 12 novembre negli Usa il film Â«NoelÂ» esce nel doppio formato

WASHINGTON - Debutta a Hollywood il dvd Â«usa e gettaÂ»: per la prima volta un film uscirÃ  sul grande schermo contemporaneamente a una versione dvd co la data di scadenza. A fare da apripista a questo insolito


French surgeons prep for zero-grav surgery

Benign tumour faces weightless extraction French surgeons will today board a modified Airbus A300, dubbed "Zero-G", to carry out the world's first weightless surgery on a human, the BBC reports.â¦


Space Shuttle Atlantis Rolls Back to Hangar

Space shuttle Atlantis rolls back to hangar    WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Xinhua) -- NASA on Tuesday decided to move space shuttle Atlantis off its launch pad and back inside the protection of the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, according NASA's official website.


Ajeet Sinha's new film promises to be steamy.


The Conway affair has led to a rise in complaints about MPs, the Commons standards committee head says.


The first minister says he may still press for a ban on airguns if legislation proves ineffective.


Many Counties Failing Fine-Particle Air Rules

About a third of all Americans live in counties that do not meet seven-year-old standards for microscopic particles of pollution that cause thousands of premature


Ukraine Parliament Passes No Confidence Motion in Government

Ukraine's parliament has narrowly passed a no-confidence motion in the government of pro-Moscow Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych.


Texas Rangers star Sammy Sosa becomes the fifth member of Major League Baseball's 600 home run club.


House panel urges China to end Tibet stalemate

Talking to the Dalai Lama offers China's best chance for a peaceful solution in Tibet, U.S. lawmakers and activists said on Tuesday, arguing that Beijing's refusal to meet the exiled leader hurt China.


Visa takes up carrot-and-stick approach for security

Offers $20 million in incentives and creates sanctions to spur adoption of security rules for credit card transactions, as only one-third of big merchants are on board.


Honda Motor Co. on Tuesday predicted a bright future for hydrogen fuel-cell cars, saying mass production of the next-generation, eco-friendly vehicles may happen within a decade.


Surgeons who play video games more skilled: study

CHICAGO (Reuters Life!) - Playing video games appears to help surgeons with skills that truly count: how well they operate using a precise technique, a study said on Monday.


By Jonathan Kealing, Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan.  Feb. 19--A musical rhythm, accompanied by the pounding of 24 feet against a dance floor, fills the hallways of Robinson Center on the Kansas University campus.


NYSE Urges China to Be Flexible on Where Companies Raise Capital

With an economic boom in developing countries, established stock exchanges are increasingly dependent on attracting business from companies based far from their home countries.


Selig didn't put a decision on the Montreal Expos up for a vote, prolonging the long debate on where to move the franchise, which was bought by the other 29 teams in 2002.


Diets an unhealthy fix for teen weight concerns

NEW YORK  - Teens who go on diets to drop some pounds are more likely to skip breakfast and binge eat -- which may at least partly explain why they put on more weight over time than their peers who don't diet, a new study shows.


Pentagon bans abusive interrogation methods

Forced nudity, hooding, using dogs,   conducting mock executions or simulated drownings were among   eight abusive interrogation practices banned under new rules   unveiled by the U.S. military on Wednesday.


Government plans to lower amount of tar and nicotine in cigarettes

PENANG: The Government will study a proposal to reduce the contents of tar and nicotine in cigarettes by 25% and 13% respectively, Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek said.


Abbas, hosting Rice, hints at new government

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


Dopo lo sciopero di 72 ore proclamato dal sindacato Sdl


HIS could be the big one. This could be the Hurricane Ivan of sports, the perfect storm that levels the landscape of a formerly major league.


Mondiali: nella crono trionfa Michael Rogers

Michael Rogers si conferma campione del Mondo di ciclismo a cronometro. Il ciclista australiano ha dominato la prova corsa sul circuito di Bardolino, in provincia di Verona (46,750 km), chiudendo in 57`30".


Peoplesoft deal to trigger industry consolidation

PeopleSofts shareholders tendered 60.8% of their shares to Oracle on November20th, which in TBRs (Technology Business Research) opinion makes this acquisition approximately 95% plausible.


A British woman is charged by Greek police investigating the snatching of a baby  in Athens.


Diplomats: Iran may be hiding nuke equipment

Iran may be hiding equipment from the UN nuclear watchdog agency, foiling efforts to police a freeze of all programs that Tehran could use to make nuclear weapons, diplomats said Thursday.


DuPont Leak 4 Times Larger Than Estimate

By Ken Ward Jr.  kward@wvgazette.com  DuPont Co. officials said Wednesday that new estimates put the size of a weekend leak from their Belle plant at more than 600 pounds.


Actor Linus Roache - son of Coronation Street star William - is to join US drama Law and Order, according to a report.


Three Gorges Project Official Says 1.35 Million Residents Need to Be Relocated

Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency)  ["Three Gorges Project Official Says Relocated Residents To Reach 1.35 Million" - Xinhua headline]  Yichang, Feb.


UK billionaire helps AIDS fight in safari land

ULUSABA, South Africa  - Wealthy tourists jetting into South Africa to stay at luxury safari lodges pay top dollar for the illusion of danger, epitomized by a trumpeting elephant or a lion moving in for a kill.


Italians could outlaw sale of games to kids

Adult games, that is Italian MPs today debated if computer games featuring sex and violence are sending their country's children berserk.â¦


Abbas Takes Office, Calling for Peace but Already Facing Battles

Israel cut off contacts with the Palestinians before Mahmoud Abbas raised his hand to take the oath. Still, in a brief ceremony, Mr. Abbas tried to strike a conciliatory note.


Kerry Campaign Helping With Fla. Recovery

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry does not plan to visit Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley because he's concerned his campaign entourage could distract from recovery efforts, he said Saturday.


US tobacco companies applaud an appeal court decision rejecting a $280bn claim by the government.


BAGHDAD -- A suicide car bomber turned a venerable book market into a deadly inferno and gunmen targeted Shi'ite pilgrims yesterday as suspected Sunni insurgents brought major bloodshed back into the lap of their main Shi'ite rivals. At least 38 people died in the blast and seven pilgrims were killed.


JAKARTA The Indonesian authorities ordered a nationwide security crackdown Thursday after several foreign governments warned that terrorists were preparing to attack Western targets before Christmas.


British Foreign Office Minister Lord David Triesman will travel to Cyprus this week to review the evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon, the Foreign Office said.


When Leonard Popeâs 6-foot-7, 250-pound frame is running down the field, Georgia quarterback David Greene canât resist. âThatâsa big weapon,â Greene a South Gwinnett said.


The draw for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup takes place on Monday at 1330 GMT.


Si conoscerÃ  domani la decisione del Giudice dellâIndagine Preliminare di Lecco, Davide De Giorgio, in merito alla misura cautelare da adottare nei confronti di Sonya Caleffi, lâinfermiera 34enne di Solzago di Tavernerio (Como) rea confessa di aver


Australian actor Heath Ledger, who was found dead in his New York apartment, was edgy and anxious during his Christmas holidays about not seeing his daughter Matilda, close friend and model Sophie Ward told local media.


Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Escapes Delayed Beta Process

Finally emerging from beta after Microsoft told an already anxious customer base in May of last year it would eventually be available early in first quarter 2007, Service Pack 1 of Virtual Server 2005 R2 has at last emerged from beta. But some customers looking for a feature that Microsoft brochures said it has may be disappointed today to learn they really should have said it's a feature that SP1 supports (big difference): Volume Shadow Services.


SATURDAY AUTO RACING 10:30 a.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup: Daytona 500 practice, Speed 1:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup: Daytona 500 practice, Speed


Roma, 13:39 - CALCIO, ROMA; PERROTTA: EMOZIONE DERBY COME MONDIALE

Simone Perrotta paragona il derby con la Lazio alla finale mondiale: ''Quella del derby è una...


Firefighters gain upper hand over Greek fires

PLOUTOCHORI, Greece  - Greek firefighters gained the upper hand on Wednesday over widespread forest fires that have killed at least 63 people and left the government shaken by accusations of incompetence.


The US Supreme Court considered yesterday how much retirement savings people can shield when they file for bankruptcy, an important question as more Americans go into debt.


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Everybody came here to represent. The Cali Contingent of Boston College's basketball team -- junior Craig Smith of Los Angeles, Sean Marshall of Rialto, and Jared Dudley of San Diego -- had quite a bit of incentive in last night's 74-64 victory over UCLA in the Wooden Classic before a crowd of 14,027 at Arrowhead Pond.


'Chemical Ali' Opens New Stage in Iraq Trials

Saddam Hussein's cousin and feared  lieutenant Ali Hassan al-Majid, known as "Chemical Ali," and  former defense minister Sultan Hashem appeared before an  investigating magistrate on Saturday, an Iraqi judge said.


Bogotà, 23:18 - TENNIS, WTA BOGOTA': AVANTI GARBIN, FUORI LA ERRANI

Tathiana Garbin ha raggiunto Nathalie Vierin, Flavia Pennetta e Roberta Vinci nel secondo turno del ...


Bush budget makes military, Iraq its centerpiece

President George W. Bush on Monday will seek $245 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while boosting other military spending and curbing domestic programs, setting the stage for a big battle with Democrats over funding priorities.


President George W. Bush's official re-election website was down and inaccessible for hours, in what campaign officials said could be the work of hackers.


If you are having a shmooze over some nosh, but maybe you do not like schmaltz then, whether you know it or not, you are talking Yiddish.


As usual, it was the little guys, the wrong guys, in handcuffs yesterday. The bottom line, as the corporate types like to measure these things, is that the Turner Broadcasting guerrilla marketing assault on Boston was a fabulous success. Suddenly a no-name cartoon about a talking box of French fries is the talk of the town from coast to coast. ...


Olympic swimming went into the tank Thursday with a splash of allegations, jeers, reversals, interpretations and enough conspiracy theories to make Don King's hair stand up a few more inches.


Cricket: Australia Beats US by 9 Wickets

Australia's cricket team has beaten the United States by nine wickets at the Champions Trophy tournament in England. The Australians held the Americans to just 65 runs, the lowest total in the tournament's history.


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

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


David Beckham could be fined Â£100,000 but will escape a ban, says the Daily Mail.


NEW YORK  - Older adults with a bright outlook on the future may live longer than those who take a dimmer view, a study out Monday suggests.


More than 1,000 people attend a candle-lit march in central London for murdered barman David Morley.


Thanks, Oprah! Talk show gives away 276 Pontiac G6s; GM provided ...

General Motors gave away $7.7 million worth of Pontiac G6s -- 276 of them -- Monday during the season-opening Oprah Winfrey show. The public relations value for the automaker may be incalculable.


An explosion outside the US mission in the southern Iraqi city of Basra kills at least one, reports say.


Nasdaq Stock Market Inc , the second-largest U.S. equities exchange, said on Wednesday that quarterly profit rose 12-fold, helped by a gain from the sale of its stake in the London Stock Exchange .


JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesia's new president has named a cabinet line up that includes several surprise choices, appointing professionals and several women to key posts.


Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne will not play for the rest of the year in an attempt to recover from exhaustion. The former world No1 has not competed since losing in the fourth round of the US Open to Nadia


No, Nicotine Probably Doesn't Ward Off Alzheimer's

The final excuse for smoking -- that it might reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease -- has just been stubbed out, findings from an animal study suggest.


Phillip Island, 11:58 - SUPERBIKE, TEST: BAYLISS LEADER, MA BIAGGI SI AVVICINA

Seconda giornata di test Superbike sulla pista australiana di Phillip Island. Come ieri, è st...


Milano, 11:07 - CALCIO, INTER: MORATTI RICORDA FACCHETTI A UN ANNO DA SCOMPARSA

Nel giorno del primo anniversario della sua scomparsa, il presidente dell'Inter, Massimo Moratti, ri...


Scientists study genes for tastier turkeys

Most of the turkeys gracing the nation's dinner tables today have been selectively bred for their white meat for so many generations that simply walking can be a problem for many of the big-breasted birds and sex is no longer


ATHENS, Greece  - Greece's top two athletes,  facing a state prosecutor's investigation over missed drug  tests and a motorbike crash, left a hospital Tuesday declaring  they were innocent and should be allowed to compete in the  Olympic Games.


Japan ex-Internet icon pleads not guilty

Takafumi Horie, the former CEO of   Internet firm Livedoor Co. who came to symbolize a freewheeling   capitalism that clashed with Japan's cozy corporate norms,   pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of breaking securities   law.


Gareth Taylor and Andy Johnson are out of the Wales squad to play England.


Gisele Bundchen tops Forbes.com's list of the world's richest models, earning $33 million in the last 12 months.


Uno straniero senza fissa dimora, forse ubriaco


Candidates from both parties are getting help from their family members on the presidential campaign trail. A sampling:


TV: LE SORELLE LECCISO DA LUNEDÃ¬ VELINE A STRISCIA LA NOTIZIA

ROMA - Loredana e Raffaella Lecciso, il "famigerato" duo di aspiranti ballerine, da oggi diventeranno per tutta la settimana, veline di "Striscia la notizia", il tg satirico di Antonio Ricci. "Impazzisco per


EBay Buys Dutch Classifieds Site for $290M

E-commerce giant eBay made another foray into the classifieds space, buying Dutch classifieds site Marktplaats.nl for around $290 million.


Security has been stepped up in the border town of Bukavu after Rwanda and Burundi said they could send troops into Democratic Republic of Congo.


Citigroup to cut thousands of jobs: report

Citigroup  will announce plans to  cut payrolls by 17,000 to 24,000 people when it reports  earnings on Tuesday, CNBC television reported on Monday, adding  that the layoffs could take place over a year.


NHL season in jeopardy as players locked out

The fears of many hockey fans came true on Wednesday, with the NHL board of governors giving unanimous support to a player lockout.


Church of England demands Sony donation for cathedral shoot-out game

The Church of England on Sunday asked entertainment giant Sony to apologise and contribute a large donation for featuring a prominent British cathedral in a violent video game.


10th Anniversary of Dianaâs Death Marked

Princess Diana's family solemnly marked the 10th anniversary of her death Friday at a service organized by her sons, while admirers tied scores of bouquets, poems and portraits to the gates of her former home.


Interior Secretary Gale Norton has signed an agreement with representatives of Arizona, Nevada and California to protect wildlife habitat on the Colorado River and aid native species.


Meriwether Holds Power Plant Hearing: Water, Air Quality Big Concerns for Area Residents

By Harry Franklin, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga.  Feb. 7--A proposal for Greenville Biogenerating Co.


Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in the Gaza Strip, was freed on Wednesday after a deal between the ruling Hamas Islamists and the al Qaeda-inspired clan group that kidnapped him in March.


Senior deputies to the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, who is critically ill in France, are due to fly to Paris today to get first-hand information on his condition.


The RSPB says newer EU states must learn from the UK's mistake of endangering birds with intensive farming.


Want a gift to please your honey this holiday season and save some bucks, too? Consider five golden rings, the fifth gift in the classic holiday song "The Twelve Days of Christmas.


Report: Half of US patients receive poor medical care

About half of all US patients receive inadequate health care, the private National Committee for Quality Assurance said in its annual report released Wednesday.


Iraq panel to recommend U.S. pull back from combat

The Iraq Study Group will recommend that the U.S. military shift from a combat role to a support role in Iraq roughly over the next year, a source familiar with the panel's deliberations said.


New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin opened a visit to New York on Friday by expressing regret for having criticized the slow redevelopment at the World Trade Center site, saying he will "never again refer to that site as a hole."


Break-In At Berkeley May Have Compromised Data Of 1.4 Million ...

State officials say it's not clear if names and Social Security numbers were accessed or stolen but urge individuals to take precautions against identity theft.


Anna Netrebko and Joyce DiDonato will each be a queen at the Metropolitan Opera Â but the company can't find anyone to wear a third crown.


Bush budget makes military, Iraq its centerpiece

President George W. Bush on Monday will seek $245 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while boosting other military spending and curbing domestic programs, setting the stage for a big battle with Democrats over funding priorities.


Experts from around the world attend a conference at Loch Lomond to save endangered birds of prey.


Director Stone, 'Alexander' find fan in novelist Vidal

Tired of watching the movie critics of America pile on director Oliver Stone - or perhaps sensing a golden opportunity to make headlines - novelist Gore Vidal leaped to Alexander's defense, calling Stone's film barrier-breaking for its frank depiction of


President George Bush and Tony Blair have vowed to make a renewed push for Middle East peace following the death of Yasser Arafat.


Baseball establishes investigations unit

Major League Baseball launched a department of investigations Friday, a permanent branch of the commissioner's office responsible for looking into drug use in the sport.


Italy looks for Arab support to free hostages in Iraq

A top Italian official leaves for the Middle East to seek the help of Arab countries to secure the release of two female Italian aid workers taken hostage in Iraq.


Veto Signals Start of a Risky Political Game

George W. Bush has been the most accommodating of presidents. He has rarely used his veto pen to kill legislation. Until now.


European Court schedules Microsoft verdict

9.30am, 17 September The European Court of First Instance has confirmed it will deliver its verdict on the Microsoft case on 17 September.â¦


Ford Europe upholds higher profit forecast: report

Ford Motor Co.'s  European  division is sticking to forecasts of higher 2007 profits  although it is worried about Japanese competition due to the  weak yen, Chief Executive Lewis Booth was quoted on Saturday as  saying.


TB Care Will Save 500,000 Lives in Africa-Experts

As many as half a million lives could be saved every year in Africa if governments combine their approach to tackle a rampant AIDS epidemic with measures to treat tuberculosis, health experts said on Tuesday.


Indianapolis, 14:44 - BASKET, NBA: RISSA IN LOCALE STRIP PER GIOCATORI INDIANA

Stephen Jackson, Jamaal Tinsley, Marquis Daniels e Jimmie Hunter, tutti giocatori degli Indiana Pace...


'Perdite civili in Afghanistan necessitano chiarimenti'


The end of the cable set-top box? Yes, Comcast says

CEO Brian Roberts predicts that by the end of the year, "virtually the entire cable industry will support Tru2way," an "open cable" platform rendering the box moot.


DAVID Bellion scored after 19 seconds as Manchester United's back-up team edged out Arsenal's youngsters 1-0 to reach the semi-final of the English League Cup at Old Trafford yesterday.


Ton Hanks is leading the way to star in the big screen adaptation of bestselling drama novel The Da Vinci Code. According to trade paper Hollywood Reporter, Hanks is the favourite to land the lead role of


U.S. bans farmers from planting GMO-tainted rice

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday banned farmers from planting a variety of rice containing genetically modified material that has not been approved by the government, and it told growers to destroy any plantings of the seed.


Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will represent Britain at the funeral of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in Cairo.


Rabbis tell army to refuse Sharon's orders

Israel's military is worried significant numbers of soldiers will heed a call by prominent rabbis to refuse orders to evacuate Jewish settlers, officials said on Tuesday, and


Togati sinistra, Csm intervenga a tutela gup


Arafat fighting for his life; some powers shifted to Palestinian ...

Yasser Arafat was reportedly fighting for his life Thursday at a French military hospital after losing consciousness, as anxious Palestinian officials transferred some of their 75-year-old leader's powers to Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia.


A deal would officially end billing disputes

The Pentagon has all but abandoned hope that Halliburton Co. will be able to fully account for all expenses associated with supporting US troops in Iraq and is considering an accounting armistice.


Israel's Sharon Accuses Far-Right of Inciting War

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  accused far-rightists Sunday of trying to incite civil war over  his plan to withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip and called  for measures to curb such groups.


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IAEA set to approve new nuclear mission to N.Korea

The International Atomic Energy Agency's  governing body is expected on Monday to authorize the dispatch  of U.N. monitors to North Korea to verify the shutdown of its  atomic bomb programme, diplomats said.


Children of teen mothers have raised suicide risk

LONDON: Babies of teenage mothers and infants who have a low birth weight have a higher risk of committing suicide later in life than other children, Swedish scientists said yesterday.


As browsers like Mozilla and Opera find more widespread use, Microsofts Internet Explorer is facing a new challenge to its superman status in the world of browsers, says LinuxInsider in its sneak preview of new Mozilla Firefox browser.


European shares started little changed on Tuesday, weighed by the dollar's fall to a new record low against the euro, and a rise in oil prices, while French insurer Scor fell on worries over a WTC jury decision.


Alcuni versi ricordano Gesu', proteste genitori e politici


Days after a jury acquitted two nursing-home owners in dozens of Hurricane Katrina-related patient deaths, a prosecutor said that no charges would be filed in a similar case involving a nursing home run by an order of Roman Catholic nuns.


The U.S. military said its forces killed an estimated 49 militants during a dawn raid to capture an Iranian-linked militia chief in Baghdad's Sadr City enclave


A dead U.S. spy satellite in a deteriorating orbit is expected to hit the Earth the first week of March, officials said Thursday.


Sharon, Peres reach deal on coalition government

Jerusalem -- Israel inched closer yesterday to a new coalition government that would enforce next year's planned pullout from the Gaza Strip, where five Palestinians died in an upsurge of violence.


You know those racy photos you threw out in 1994? Maybe they are in a new book of found art.


Swiss Re posts record profits of 4.6 billion Swiss francs

Swiss Re has posted record net profits of 4.6 billion Swiss francs (2.88 billion euros, 3.80 billion dollars) for 2006, up 98 percent from performance in 2005.


Rising food costs helped push prices up for a second straight month, more than offsetting a moderation in energy price increases as inflation showed signs of gaining steam.


Jury Convicts Two in Deadly Texas Smuggling Scheme

Two men were convicted on Thursday for  their roles in the United States' deadliest immigrant smuggling  case and could face life in prison for contributing to the  deaths of 19 people.


Alla societÃ  di intermediazione della quale l'agente Ã¨ titolarevengono contestate molte spese 'scaricate' ma non deducibili                                          Lele Mora condannato per evasione deve al Fisco 5,6 milioni di euro                                                                                Lo attesta una sentenza della Commissione Tributaria di Bergamo


Prime Minister Paul Martin arrives in Winnipeg tomorrow, a day before an expected announcement naming the head of the new Public Health Agency of Canada.


Aventis to Supply 2.6 Mln More Flu Shots

Aventis-Pasteur will supply the US market with an additional 2.6 million doses of flu vaccine beyond what the company already has promised, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said on Tuesday.


Illness spreads to third Litvinenko contact: report

A second Russian businessman who met murdered ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko on the day he fell ill is now sick from radiation poisoning, local media quoted medical sources as saying on Friday.


Star Trek XI logged for Xmas 2008 launch

Franchise reboot to boldy cast Matt Damon as Kirk? Paramount Pictures has confirmed the next Star Trek movie will be released on Christmas Day 2008.â¦


Kuwait Detains Soldiers for Plot Against U.S. Forces

Kuwaiti security forces have detained up  to eight Kuwaiti soldiers suspected of plotting to attack U.S.  forces in the Gulf Arab state, a security source said Monday.


Uri-Muzaffarabad road in dismal condition

Over the next two days, a Pakistani delegation will be talking to Indian officials in Delhi about re-starting a bus service. The service will ply between Uri on the Indian side of the Line of Control and Muzaffarabad on the Pakistani side.


Juventus was demoted to Serie B for match-fixing by a sports tribunal Friday and stripped of its last two Serie A titles.


Red Hat sports BlackTie challenge to BEA's Tuxedo

Dressed up, nowhere to go Like an old lover unable to let go, Red Hat celebrated Valentine's week fixated on past obsession BEA Systems and that company's new beau, Oracle.â¦


Black Eyed Peas to Produce Music for 'Urbz' Game

The band that brought the infectious grooves of "Hey Mama" and "Let's Get It Started" to nightclubs across America has signed up to do the same for a video game where success is measured by how cool players are.


Life & style: Ten years ago, Conor Jameson planted a hedge, a long row of thin, bare stems, not much to see. This spring, he returned to savour the fruits of his labour - and found a thriving corridor of life.


Manage and sell - Fund managers' dual role could affect ...

ASSET management companies (AMCs) concede that the immaturity of the Indian mutual fund industry forces fund managers to spend substantial amounts of time in sales activities.


'Luckily, I remembered to do my trousers up'

Getting to the Kent countryside from London is about contrast. You arrive to all the things you'd expect, such as quiet, big skies, stars that are visible at night, snowdrops in bloom and peace. However, not all is calm in my little country corner. This weekend I arrive to find that a neighbouring farmer has, without permission, placed about 500 sheep in my field to graze. The field was being left empty for Farmer B, and Farmer A, with the ruthlessness you'd more likely expect in a FTSE 100 boardroom, let his sheep into my field to feed on the lush green turf that has been accumulating.


Egyptian police have stepped up arrests of persons suspected of having HIV, detaining four men this month in a crackdown that violates basic human rights, two international rights groups said Friday.


European shares edged higher as oil prices fell to seven-week lows easing pressure on companies' margins, but activity was muted ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates later Wednesday.


The New Bodice-Rippers Have More God and Less Sex

With the market share of Christian romance novels growing rapidly, the publishing industry is beginning to pay attention.


Strong evidence that health insurance costs are slowing the national jobs recovery offers yet another reason to re-examine the policy of tethering health care coverage to employment.


Spitzer widens probe into insurance industry sales practices

NEW YORK, October 20  - The New York Attorney General's Office has widened its investigation into the practices of insurance brokerage fees in the insurance industry, including the practices prevalent among the life and health insurance


Health insurers WellPoint Inc. WLP.N  and Humana Inc. HUM.N both posted lower quarter net profit on  Monday, though results slightly topped Wall Street  expectations.


Bayern leave for Israel without Iranian striker

Bayern Munich left for Israel on Tuesday without Iranian striker Vahid Hashemian and with guarantees that everything would be done to ensure the team's safety.


A UK playwright is accused of plagiarism over her work on serial killers by a criminal psychologist.


The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance premiums has increased 6.1 percent this year, below the 7.7 percent increase in 2006, a new report says.


The Internal Revenue Service is looking for more than 89 Galveston County taxpayers whose refund checks - totaling $157,550 â-ould not be delivered because of outdated addresses.


Una carriera di successi e polemiche, dal Pallone d'oro al rigore di Pasadena"Voglio essere ricordato come una persona coerente con se stessa"                                            I quarant'anni di Roberto Baggio un campione che manca al calcio


Evgeni Malkin found just the way make the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2008 even cooler.


Toyota Doubles Prius Hybrid Cars for U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp. 7203.T said on  Thursday it will double the number of Prius hybrid-electric  cars that it sends to the U.S. market to 100,000 units annually  next year, making it the Japanese automaker's third  best-selling sedan.


Issue of medical marijuana goes before US Supreme Court

SUPREME COURT The debate over medical marijuana heads toward a legal conclusion tomorrow as the Supreme Court hears arguments about the substance.


Hrithik Roshan is busy doing a Keanu Reeves these days.


Standing in the small, fluorescent-lighted room that served as George Washington University's Muslim prayer area, Amin Al-Sarraf pointed to the six-foot-high plastic partition dividing the space. Al-Sarraf grew up the eldest of four children in leafy Pasadena, Calif., with an Iraqi father and.........


US President George Bush now has a four-point lead over Democrat John Kerry in the Zogby presidential tracking poll released Friday.


Victories for Rafael Nadal and Carlos Moya mean Spain lead the USA 2-0 in the Davis Cup final.


ASIA/CINA - Diverse comunitÃ  hanno concluso la formazione di aggiornamento dei catechisti, Âi protagonisti dellÂEvangelizzazioneÂ, nellÂambito delle iniziative in vista della Giornata Missionaria Mondiale Pechino (Agenzia Fides) - ÂI laici, e soprattutto i catechisti, sono protagonisti dellÂEvangelizzazione, quindi la loro formazione Ã¨ fondamentale per la MissioneÂ sostiene don Liu Ya Jing, della diocesi di Zhu Ma Dian  nella provincia di He Nan, che ...


Leisure company Whitbread is to sell its David Lloyd gym chain to a private equity firm and bank for Â£925m.


Boller's Solid Play Quiets Ravens' Boo Birds

This should be a rather pleasant week for Kyle Boller, the oft-criticized Baltimore Ravens quarterback. He will face the usual round of questions about his performance


Kenya's Odinga vows to hold mass rally despite ban

Opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed to defy police and hold a million-strong rally on Thursday against Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election, which has sparked violence that has killed more than 300 people.


A maggio aumento dello 0,9% sia su base mensile sia annua


Iraqi PM: Elections to Go Ahead as Planned

Elections will go ahead in Iraq next January as planned, despite the violence ravaging the country, interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Thursday.


The US military has arrested a "senior leader" in the network run by Jordanian terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, along with five others during overnight raids in


Florida coach Urban Meyer nearly filled out his coaching staff Monday, keeping two assistants from Ron Zook's staff and bringing four with him from Utah.


Drinking Tea Might Delay Alzheimer's Disease

Drinking tea appears to affect the brain in a similar way as drugs prescribed for Alzheimer's disease, UK researchers report. The team, based at Newcastle


Nessuna decisione ancora su modalita' tecniche


Blog: Though the devices still seem hard to spot in the wild, Microsoft says its market share is holding steady and reiterates its plans to sell 1 million of the devices by June.


Twelve U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq: military

Twelve more U.S. soldiers were killed in the past two days, officials said on Thursday, as the U.S. military pressed ahead with one of its biggest operations since the 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein.


'Fockers' Sets Mark for Christmas Weekend

This undated photo supplied by Universal Studios and Dreamworks, shows three of the stars behind the sequel to "Meet the Parents," who appear iin the follow-up comedy, "Meet the Fockers.


Columnists: Spam Punishment Doesn't Fit the Crime

When spammers are treated more harshly than those who commit war crimes in Rwanda, and are fined more than companies that destroy the environment, it's time to revisit our strategy.


Turkey bombs northern Iraq: Iraqi officials

SULAIMANIYA, Iraq  - Turkish warplanes targeting Kurdish rebels bombed villages deep in northern Iraq on Sunday, killing one woman and forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes, Iraqi officials said.


Mike Krzyzewski's orange folder bulges with notes, diagrams, lists and more notes. He opens the folder and instantly snaps it shut, teasing a foreign reporter wondering whether the U.S. national team will play zone defense at next month's world championships.


Stacy Prammanasudh shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Morgan Pressel before play was suspended because of rain in the second round of the Fields Open.


Gaza withdrawal is part of Israel's effort to thwart Palestinian statehood, a Sharon adviser says. By Ben Lynfield | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor.


Jeanne hammers Florida, damaging buildings and leaving high water

Hurricane Jeanne blasted ashore in Florida with drenching rains and 120 mph wind, tearing off rooftops, hurling debris through the air and sending huge waves crashing into buildings Sunday as it hit the same area battered by Frances three weeks ago.


R. Kelly Gig at Conference Draws Concerns

R. Kelly was set to headline a Congressional Black Caucus benefit concert Friday night, but not all the lawmakers were "happy people."


So it is with Nomar Garciaparra, who, less than a year ago, was regarded as one of the top dozen or so players in the major leagues.


I risultati saranno poi presentati da Mastella al Parlamento


U.S. Arrests 124 in Raids on Global Steroid Ring

The federal government has raided 56 sites in the United States and seized 242 kilograms of steroid and 1.4 million steroid dosage units.


The US Senate approves an economic stimulus plan to provide extra money to retired people and veterans.


Rebel Petrov shows worth in Celtic triumph

Celtic rebel Stilian Petrov, who has been agitating for a move out of Parkhead, illustrated his value to the Glasgow giants with the second goal in a 2-0 win over St Mirren.


Zhang Ziyi battles with the big boys in the dazzling, devious martial-arts epic House of Flying Daggers


Shares of BJ Services (BJS:NYSE - news - research) were among the NYSE's losers Tuesday, falling 5% after the company posted fourth-quarter earnings and sales that fell below Wall Street expectations and warned on 2005.


There has been much speculation whether Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai would disrobe for her newly acquired roles for big Hollywood projects like Chaos, Singularity and Mistress of Spices.


Mobile VoIP player Truphone opens its system to free calls to Google Talk, linking IM to VOIP.


Ford 4th-quarter loss narrows; forecasts 2008 loss

Ford Motor Co  posted a sharply narrower fourth-quarter loss on Thursday after cutting costs and boosting profits from vehicle sales, but it forecast a net loss for the full year 2008.


Intel Forecasts Greater Revenue for 4th Quarter

Intel raised its revenue forecast for the fourth quarter, citing surprisingly strong demand across its line of chips for personal computers.


U.S., Afghan Forces Attack Taliban Ahead of Vote

Afghan guards backed by U.S. helicopter gunships raided a Taliban safe house, killing one man and arresting 15, to prevent attacks during this week's presidential election, officials said on Sunday.


Blue Jays 6, Yankees 5: Sheffield Earns First Base Job and Homers in Loss

Alex Rodriguez and Gary Sheffield hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning of Saturday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Sheffield will play first base in the postseason and Jason Giambi will be the designated hitter.


Cisco yesterday reported net revenue of $6 billion for its first quarter, a slight uptick compared with the previous quarter but 17.1% more than in the year-ago quarter.


David Davis says it would be an "error" to scupper terror law consensus by seeking to extend detention limits.


A judge strikes down a law which bans the sale of bootleg recordings of live music in the United States.


ATHENS, Greece -- US Olympic officials on Saturday said they would consider supporting South Korean officials in a bid to award duplicate gold medals for the men's all-around title, according to the Los Angeles Times.


US soldier gets 25 years for murder of Iraqi Guardsman

A US soldier has been sentenced to 25 years in jail for the murder of an Iraqi National Guard soldier near Tikrit in May, the US military said in a statement.


A lone gunman opened fire on a group of   foreign tourists in the Jordanian capital Amman on Monday,   killing a British man and wounding six, officials and witnesses   said.


CBS News replaced Rome Hartman with the long-time television news executive and producer, Rick Kaplan.


A London school is told it must close despite making good progress and coming out of special measures.


A former police officer suspected in the disappearance of his wife was ready to take part in a radio competition in which women would vie to date him before station officials canned the idea Wednesday.


Lights at Night Are Linked to Breast Cancer

Women who live in neighborhoods with large amounts of nighttime illumination are more likely to get breast cancer than those who live in areas where nocturnal darkness prevails, according to an unusual study that overlaid satellite images of Earth onto cancer registries.


Golden State was sloppy, coach Don Nelson was furious and the Warriors still beat the Rockets behind Baron Davis' scored 23 points in a 112-95 victory on Monday.


The Independent Monitoring Commission says the IRA is continuing to dismantle its structures.


Local Paralysis Organization Remembers Reeve

Doctors, staff members and friends at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are remembering actor Christopher Reeve today as a star fundraiser who did everything he could to increase awareness about spinal cord injuries.


Earnings alert: Qualcomm results show strong demand

Plus: eBay warns of weaker 2008 results...Motorola profit shrinks, phone forecast dims...Apple posts good Q1, despite slow iPod sales...Microsoft expected to post healthy profits.


Argentine ex-officer standing trial on alleged abuses

An Argentine ex-officer accused of human rights abuses -- including dumping live prisoners into the ocean from helicopters -- during his country's so-called "dirty war" in the 1970s, is due in the dock Friday despite going on a hunger strike.


Beni archeologici recuperati in Veneto, denunciato un uomo


Blair attacks Europe's "mad anti-Americans"

British Prime Minister Tony Blair   launched a withering attack on Thursday on what he called "mad   anti-Americanism" among European politicians.


ACTON -- As the chef-owner of Coriander Bistro, a French restaurant in Sharon, Kevin Crawley knows the importance of a good cup of coffee.


Bloccato 15enne, razzo Qassam ferisce donna a Sderot


Computer security company's stock soars on the news, deal expected to be complete in next 90 days. NEW YORK  - Netegrity Inc.


Pinochet Placed Under House Arrest in Rights Case

SANTIAGO, Chile  - Former Chilean dictator AugustoPinochet was placed under house arrest Wednesday after thecountry's top court ruled that murder and kidnapping chargesagainst him can move forward.


Station Casinos Inc.   said on Monday it received a management-led buyout offer from a group including its chairman and Chief Executive Frank Fertitta for $82 per share, or $4.7 billion.


The embattled new EU Commission chief tells the BBC he might make several changes to his team.


An ingredient in the curry leaf tree may help control diabetes, according to British researchers at the department of pharmacy at King's College London.


Istat: crescono anche le polveri sottili, verde urbano +1%


Google reduces IPO price range; SEC approval awaited

NEW YORK, August 18 (New Ratings)  Google Inc has reportedly reduced its expected IPO price range to $85-$95 per share, from the previously expected price range of $108-$135 per share. The company is unlikely to price its shares until the market closes ...


Safin back in form and hungry for Houston

A change of coach and a change of attitude have helped Marat Safin return to peak form and the Russian number one is now aiming at the Masters Cup with real optimism.


Palestinians wants US to ensure smooth polls

: Palestinian leaders on Sunday outlined plans to persuade visiting American envoys to pressure Israel into removing troops from urban areas to ensure smooth elections to replace Yasser Arafat.


Wall Street was poised for a flat start on Tuesday despite support from a firmer dollar and crude oil prices falling to a 1-month low.


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Ten years after her death, the crowds  -  and Elton John  -  return to pay tribute, but without the tears


F1 espionage affair heads to British High Court

The British Grand Prix may have ended on Sunday but the Formula One ÃÂÃÂespionage' controversy that overshadowed on-track events at Silverstone has seemingly still got plenty of mileage left in it.


A general strike is held in Indian-controlled Kashmir in protest at the planned execution of a Kashmiri man.


Neo-Nazis' poll success worries Merkel as her party slumps

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on mainstream parties to block the ascendency of neo-Nazis after they made a stunning breakthrough in regional elections which saw her conservatives flounder.


Europeâs Central Banker Engineers His Economics

Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the European Central Bank, is standing resolute about inflation, but he is watching the American economy closely.


Ground Zero becomes backdrop for fashion show

Fifty-two floors high in the Manhattan sky, Emina Cunmulaj sits backstage with other lanky young models looking out a wall of windows onto an empty black hole amid the dense downtown lights.


Storms Could Cause Delay in Shuttle Flights

The battering that this month's hurricanes have inflicted on NASA centers could strain an already tight schedule for resuming shuttle flights, but it is too early to tell how badly.


Detectives hunting the killer of 11-year-old Rhys Jones arrest two teenagers for firearms offences.


San Benedetto del Tronto, 13:27 - CALCIO, C1/B: SAMBENEDETTESE, ESONERATO CALORI

E' stato esonerato dopo l'ennesima sconfitta (5-1) l'allenatore della sambenedettese (C1/B) Alessand...


Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday that its losses grew in the first half of the fiscal year as the Japanese automaker struggled to recover from an auto-defect scandal that has sent sales plunging.


Bush Pledges New Aid for Colombia's Struggle

CARTAGENA, Colombia  - President Bush pledged new  aid on Monday for Colombia in a show of solidarity for a key  ally, President Alvaro Uribe, in his campaign against Marxist  guerrillas and drug trafficking.


Hong Kong cardinal criticizes ordination

Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen on Friday lashed out at China's latest ordination of a bishop without papal approval — the third known case this year — accusing Beijing of reneging on a promise to the Vatican to stop the practice.


Taylor Dent defeated Australian qualifier Peter Luczak 6-3, 6-2 in a rain-delayed first-round match at the China Open on Tuesday.


Rapper ODB found dead in studio at age 35

The rapper ODB, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan whose erratic behaviour and incessant legal troubles made him a figure as wild as his lyrics, collapsed and died inside a recording studio at age 35.


Hong Kong Opposition Wins Three New Seats

Pro-democracy forces gained three new seats in Hong Kong's legislative elections, but returned to criticizing the territory's system Monday amid complaints they could have done better.


Perdita di 74 mln fa crescere debiti, aumentano clienti Adsl


Juventus name Claudio Ranieri as their new coach.


N.Korea agrees to nuclear disarmament steps

North Korea agreed to take steps toward nuclear disarmament under a groundbreaking deal struck on Tuesday that will bring the impoverished communist state some $300 million worth of aid.


AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - Dimissioni dellÂArcivescovo di Bulawayo CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI, in data 11settembre 2007, ha accettato la rinuncia al governo pastorale dellÂarcidiocesi di Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), presentata da Sua Ecc. Mons. Pius Alick Ncube, in conformitÃ  al can. 4...


With bankruptcy, SCO now facing Nasdaq delisting

InfoWorld - Following its bankruptcy filing, The SCO Group may be booted off of the Nasdaq stock exchange as early as next week, the Unix vendor said Wednesday.


Microsoft previews 'Whitehorse' developer tools

The tools, part of an upcoming Visual Studio update, are focused on making it easier to create customized Web applications.


Cronaca. Calderoli: una taglia sugli assassini del benzinaio di ...

Una ricompensa per chi fornirÃ  notizie sugli assassini del benzinaio di Lecco, militante leghista. L'idea Ã¨ di Roberto Calderoli che annuncia: "La nostra raccolta fondi Ã¨ arrivata ad un totale di 50mila


Leading shares ended lower as a weak early session on Wall Street added to sharp falls in heavyweight miners and oil stocks on the back of volatile energy prices.


Prosecutor: Bus company had shoddy fleet

The operator of a bus that exploded and killed 23 nursing home residents during the Hurricane Rita evacuation poorly maintained his vehicles and had drivers work excessively long shifts and lie about them, a prosecutor said in his opening statement Tuesday.


German far-right set to profit from protest vote

Germany's far-right is expected to profit from discontent over Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's welfare cuts and low voter turnout in elections in two eastern states today.


Mass. smokers sue Philip Morris on cancer checks

A group of heavy Marlboro smokers have filed a lawsuit in federal court in Boston, asking Philip Morris USA to pay for screenings that may detect the early stages of lung cancer, court documents showed on Friday.


Saldi, conto alla rovescia per i maniaci dello shopping

A Torino i prezzi scontati in vigore già da oggi. I consigli e i suggerimenti per affrontare in sicurezza la corsa al ribasso


Corporate capital investment jumped 16.6 percent in Japan in the April-June quarter from the period a year ago.


Death Sentences Upheld in Iraq For 'Chemical Ali,' Two Others

BAGHDAD, Sept. 4 -- An Iraqi appeals court on Tuesday upheld death sentences for Ali Hassan Majeed, or "Chemical Ali," and two other lieutenants of Saddam Hussein who were convicted of crimes against humanity for their roles in a massacre of Kurds, a judge said.


Stepping in for a Star, but Not Feeling Like One

Some say Antonello Palombi was a hero at La Scala, but he isnât one of them.


Together, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal

these Christmas Day rivals - but they came with vastly different credentials. One was a former No. 1 draft pick and an established NBA star who


Iraq Expected to Dog Next U.S. President

The Iraq war that might have been President Bush's defining glory may instead turn out to be his Achilles heel -- or Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry's complex inheritance.


Aprilia, colpo di sonno causa probabile dell'incidente


Pilgrimage to Compostela Still Key for Europe, Says Pope

ANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain, JAN. 7, 2005 .- In a message for the closing of the Compostelan Holy Year, John Paul II affirmed that "Spain and the whole of Europe need to recover the awareness of ...


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


NBA Wrap: Bryant Returns But Lakers Fall to Cavaliers

Zydrunas Ilgauskas picked up 30 points  and LeBron James added 25 points, nine assists and eight  rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers pound the Los Angeles  Lakers 103-89 Sunday.


Mozilla's Prism to bring Web apps to desktop

The makers of Firefox want to break outside the browser--and challenge Adobe's AIR.


Morgan Stanley, Bear Stearns Profits Rise

Morgan Stanley MWD.N and Bear  Stearns Cos. Inc. BSC.N, two of Wall Street's biggest  securities firms, on Tuesday said their quarterly profits rose  as a flurry of mergers and a year-end stock rally boosted  investment banking fees.


FIRST video killed the radio star. Now it looks like the video recorder's days could be numbered too, after Britain's biggest electrical retailer announced an end to sales of the household gadget.


NASA boss reaches for stars during San Diego appearance

America's new vision to regain a foothold on the moon and launch humans to Mars will require revolutionary technologies and a national tolerance for risk, danger and failure, NASA's chief administrator said yesterday.


Motown honcho makes up with `Dreamgirls'

The studios that released "Dreamgirls" have apologized to Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. for any confusion the film generated about the label's early days.


US commander in Iraq, General Petraeus, praises the "great contribution" being made by British troops.


Kodak Updates Its Brownie to Compete in a Digital Age

To reorganize its digital camera product line, Kodak hired anthropologists and other social scientists to study how people used cameras.


Chinese industrial production speeds up in May in spite of government measures to control the fast-growing economy.


Blog: New Google Maps feature lets people create customized maps with content from different mashup sites


Dorsett watches two players pass him on NFL list

Tony Dorsett was impressed with Curtis Martin the first time he saw the running back suit up for the University of Pittsburgh. Not much has changed since.


Old Sony console outsold PS3 in US last month

While demand for DS Lite, Wii soars Sony's PlayStation 3 proved less popular than its predecessor in the US last month. According to market watcher NPD, the PS3 fell way behind the market leaders: Nintendo's DS Lite and Wii.â¦


Frattini ad Al Jazeera: "Pronti al ritiro se ce lo chiede Allawi"

Il ministro degli Esteri Franco Frattini ha assicurato, durante un'intervista con l'emittente Al Jazeera, che l'Italia Ã¨ pronta a lasciare l'Iraq nel caso che il governo provvisorio iracheno avanzasse una richiesta in questo senso.


La tragedia il 18 febbraio scorso, ad Agrigento. Il piccolo, di 6 mesi, potrebbe essere dimesso la prossima settimana                                            Palermo, si Ã¨ risvegliato dal coma il bimbo accoltellato dalla madre


Galaxyâs Harden to Quit Soccer for Philanthropy

Los Angeles Galaxy defender Ty Harden has decided to quit soccer to explore philanthophic endeavors, saying he has âalways loved helping people.â


Final version is expected this month; software will compete with Outlook express.


Small Plane Crashes in China, Killing 54

Rescuers search for the bodies of air crash victims at the site of an air crash in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Sunday November 21, 2004.


Peyton Manning hoped one training camp interview session would end the questions about Sunday's Brothers Bowl. As his New York brother might say: Forget about it.


Some schools would be able to select pupils by race under plans being considered by the Conservative Party.


Ex-Lapdancer Out of 'I'm a Celebrity ...'

Former lap dancer Nancy Sorrell became the first contestant to be voted out of the reality television show "I'm a Celebrity ... Get me Out of Here" on Monday.


Spain vs. United States expected to set tennis attendance record

This week's US-Spain Davis Cup final is expected to break the attendance record for a sanctioned tennis match. The temporary clay court set up in Seville's Olympic Stadium has been configured to seat 26,600.


Iraq's Sadr suspends armed activity by his militia

Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr suspended all armed actions by his Mehdi Army on Wednesday to restructure the militia after 52 people were killed in gun battles in the southern city of Kerbala.


Candidate in Wash. Gov. Race Seeks Revote

OLYMPIA, Wash_ Edged out of the closest governorÂ´s race in state history, Republican Dino Rossi urged his opponent to accept a revote, saying the uncertainty surrounding the back-and-forth election was bad for the state.


An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand kills at least 14 people and injures several others.


An agreement has been reached to lend 1.7 million barrels of oil from the government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to two companies whose refineries were running short of crude


Deal for Smallpox Vaccine Could Jump-Start BioShield

The government has agreed to spend as much as $1.6 billion to buy millions of doses of a smallpox vaccine tailored for people with impaired immunity.


NEW YORK -- Medical officials in New York City say the results of an autopsy performed on the rapper ODB won't be available for several days.


TEHRAN (MNA) â- After 22 hours of intense negotiations in Paris, Iranian and European representatives announced an initial agreement on the complete framework for further nuclear talks.


Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards on Sunday disputed a White House assertion that it was right to topple Saddam Hussein even if he had no illegal weapons because he posed a future threat.


Traces of explosive found on second plane in Russia

Moscow - Officials said Saturday they had found traces of an explosive in the wreckage of the second of two Russian airliners that crashed just minutes apart last Tuesday.


All kinds of controversy is coming soon to a theater near you.


Michael Keaton Never Expected to Be the Director

Movie actors making their directorial debuts often do it as a labor of love. For Michael Keaton, directing âThe Merry Gentlemanâ was a bit of a daredevil adventure.


Manila - A new species of flightless bird has been discovered living on a tiny island in the northern Philippines where the inhabitants formerly ate them, scientists and birdwatchers said on Tuesday.


Floods blocked roads and railways in Jakarta and thousands of people abandoned their homes in low-lying areas as torrential downpours virtually paralysed the Indonesian capital.


Spy chief: Oops! FISA changes didn't aid arrests

Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell, under pressure from congressional Democrats, retracts statement crediting spy law expansion with a terror case in Germany.


ASHBURN, Va. - Patrick Ramsey has already won next season's quarterbacks competition for the Washington Redskins. Coach Joe Gibbs said Monday that Ramsey will be his 2005 starter, and he expects Mark Brunell


Islamists set for gains in Morocco polls

Opposition Islamists could emerge as the largest single party in Moroccan parliamentary polls on Friday, helped by the support of poor voters disenchanted with the 50-year rule of a modernizing elite.


Whatâs Online: Sharing the Wealth at MTV

A decision by MTV to allow other Web sites to embed video clips from its own sites is drawing praise from users.


Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge met with a group of Seattle officials recently and told us he's sleeping better at night because our country is better prepared than before to defend against a terrorist attack.


MGM Mirage Profit Up on Las Vegas Tourism

Casino operator MGM Mirage  on Wednesday reported higher third-quarter earnings as tourism and gambling at its Las Vegas resorts boomed.


Interview: Meeting with Indian PM to aim at understand building ...

The basic issue for an upcoming bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to create understanding, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said here Tuesday.


Spinetta, speriamo un in accordo rapido per la crescita


Broadband-over-power-lines battle goes to court

Appeals court hears ongoing spat pitting amateur radio operators, who fear nascent devices will cause harmful interference, against the FCC, which views BPL as future cable or DSL rival.


An Oscar-nominated film is to be released in India seven years after it created huge controversy in the country.


Israel Completes Pullout From Southern Lebanon

The withdrawal completes a transfer to the Lebanese Army and international peacekeepers under a U.N. resolution to end the war.


Legislative, l'Ump del neopresidente vince ma non sfondaScatto d'orgoglio del partito della Royal che limita i danni                                            Francia, il voto conferma Sarkozy Rimonta a sorpresa dei Socialisti                                                                                Esulta Hollande: "L'onda blu non c'Ã¨ stata. I francesi hanno voluto esprimeredubbi e timori nei confronti delle prime misure del governo di Fillon"


Apple's anticipated iMac revision is set to see the revamp of the consumer desktop machine to incorporate a pro-Mac style aluminium casing, it has been claimed.â¦


Australian inflation surges in the three months to the end of September, raising the prospect of an interest rate rise.


Huntsman Corp. Declares Quarterly 10-Cent Dividend

By Bloomberg News  Salt Lake-based Huntsman Corp., the fifth-biggest U.S. chemical maker, declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents a share, marking its first payout.  The dividend is payable on March 30 to shareholders of record as of March 15, Huntsman said Wednesday.


A new counter-terrorism agency  with its own minister has been suggested by Home Secretary John Reid.


U.S.-led raid, suicide bomber kill at least 12 Afghans

U.S.-led troops killed at least four people, including a teenage girl, in a raid in southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday and a suicide bomber killed eight more in the south, residents, officials and coalition forces said.


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Ten Percent of Bird Species to Disappear - US Study

Ten percent of all bird species are set to disappear by the end of this century -- and with them the services they provide such as cleaning up carcasses and spreading seeds, US researchers said on Monday.


India's largest software services firm will provide engineering services for the development of Ferrari's 2005-season F1 car.


EU in no rush to replace 'anti-terror' chief despite bomb plots

Despite tensions in Britain over last weekend's failed bomb plots, the European Union seems in no hurry to appoint a new "anti-terror" chief and even appears to doubt whether one is needed.


Vodafone Sweden lowers the price of data services used abroad by up to 47 per cent

Thanks to Vodafone's global size, it is now cheaper for Vodafone Sweden's business customers to work mobile while on business trips abroad and easier to manage the costs.


Jobless claims post surprising fall in latest week

The number of U.S. workers seeking  first-time jobless benefits fell by an unexpected 20,000 in the  latest week, according to a government report on Thursday that  suggested vigor in labor markets.


Empoli, 22:53 - CALCIO, COPPA UEFA: EMPOLI-ZURIGO 2-1

L'Empoli ha battuto gli svizzeri dello Zurigo 2-1 (1-0) nella gara di andata del primo turno di copp...


By The Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia, Mo.  Jun. 9--Deputies searching a Henry County home Thursday found stolen property, including firearms and ATVs, according to a news release.


Security software targets Windows-based phones and PDAs

Trend Micro is offering free trials of its new security software for mobile phones and PDAs. Trend Micro's Mobile Security suite offers antivirus and anti-spam defence for the more sophisticated phones and


The Jack Abramoff scandal has incited predictable outrage among Washington's political class this year, and with the midterm elections approaching, candidates across the country are promising to clean up the city's lobbying culture. Ned Lamont, Connecticut's upstart Democratic candidate for Senate,...


Government disappointed at end of Palestinian unity government

The government expressed its disappointment Thursday after Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called a state of emergency and sacked the Hamas-led unity government in response to violence in the Gaza Strip.


CLOSING CEREMONY Master of Olympic Pageantry Prepares One Final ...

The man behind the opening ceremony for the Athens Games is reluctant to call his work a success, despite worldwide acclaim for his evocative tableau of 3,000 years of Greek history and culture.


Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi said Saturday she won't obey a summons by the hard-line Revolutionary Court even though she could be arrested, a challenge to the powerful body that has tried and convicted many intellectuals.


JERUSALEM, Sept. 22. - A female Palestinian suicide bomber killed two Israelis and wounded at least 16 others today when she blew up at a crowded intersection in Jerusalem.


Nell'intero 2006 toccano i 25,4 mld dollari,stabili sul 2005


Business & money: Owner of trade and specialist publications relents after coming under fire for several years for its involvement in defence shows.


US trade representative Susan Schwab tells Europe climate change is no excuse for barriers to trade.


The New Yearâs Cocktail: Regret With a Dash of Bitters

Ruminating on paths not taken is an emotionally corrosive exercise and the common wisdom about regret appears to be true.


Thousands of civilians flee heavy fighting between troops and Tamil Tiger rebels in eastern Sri Lanka.


Ray Shero had a surprise waiting for young sons Christopher and Kyle when they arrived home from school in Nashville. On the family phone was a message from Mario Lemieux, welcoming them to Pittsburgh.


A bump in fuel costs and a slump in housing can't halt market climb

Home foreclosures soaring? Oil nearing $74 a barrel? Gasoline prices topping $3 a gallon? So what.


Minn. Gubernatorial Primary an Expectations Game for Both Parties

Both major parties in Minnesota are holding primaries for governor on Sept. 12, and the most unusual thing about the contests is how routine they are. In a state where unpredictable elections are often the rule, the question in both the Democratic and GOP primary races is not who will win, but by how much.


UBS plunges to third quarter loss after US subprime crisis

UBS, Switzerland's largest bank, recorded third quarter losses of 830 million Swiss francs (495 million euros, 713 million dollars) Tuesday, blaming a lack of liquidity following a crisis in the US home loans market.


Priorita' e' servizio ai cittadini, non vendere compagnia


Did Britney do it again? Baby birth rumors swirl

Rumors swirled on Tuesday that pop   star Britney Spears had given birth to her second baby, and   that contrary to tabloid predictions, it was a boy.


Londra, 13:04 - F1, HAMILTON SFIDA ALONSO: SONO PIU' COMPETITIVO DI LUI

Dopo settimane di fair-play, bugie e comunicati stampa diplomatici, Lewis Hamilton scioglie gli indu...


Governors from five Western states agreed Monday to work together to reduce greenhouse gases, saying their region has suffered some of the worst of global warming with recent droughts and bad fire seasons.


A decade after Susan Smith strapped her sons in their car seats and let her car roll into a lake, carrying the boys to their deaths, residents are trying to move on. But for some, the case still evokes strong emotions — even hatred toward Smith.


NEW YORK - It's never a smart move to pick a public fight with Apple Computer, and it's doubly unwise if that fight involves the iPod in some way.


Fred Thompson Begins Rehearsal for Expected White House Bid

Fred Thompson Ã¢ÂÂ the former Tennessee senator better known to many Americans from his acting role as District Attorney Arthur Branch on the hit NBC show Ã¢ÂÂLaw and OrderÃ¢ÂÂ Ã¢ÂÂ on Friday took his first step toward a widely expected bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination.


Explore what's next in national security -- from killer drones to soldier gear to giant flying condoms. In Danger Room.


India and Pakistan Note Modest Progress in Peace Talks

India's foreign minister says modest progress was made in two days of peace talks with his Pakistani counterpart in New Delhi.


Being a groupie can be as easy as picking up the phone.


The NHL fined one of the owners of the Atlanta Thrashers $250,000 on Tuesday for saying the league would use replacement players next year if a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached, The Associated Press has learned.


Americans Miss Cut in 100-Meter Freestyle

ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event.    Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe...


Britain admits cost of ID cards will be almost double estimate

The British government has admitted the cost of introducing identity cards will be almost double its original estimate of three billion pounds (5.6 billion dollars, 4.3 billion euros)), the Financial Times reported.


Oil prices scaled new heights at $53 for  U.S. crude on Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating  fuel supplies and an unexpected strike at Nigerian oil  terminals.


APEC summit confirms Russia is on right track, says Lavrov.

SANTIAGO, November 21 (Itar-Tass) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov believes the results of a summit conference of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), just over in Santiago, confirm Russia has made a correct choice for âthis form


Tokyo's Nikkei stock average rose 1.16  percent by midday on Tuesday as gains on Wall Street and a slip  in crude oil prices encouraged investors to scoop up bargains  after seven straight days of losses.


Stamford Hospital gets OK for emergency angioplasty

(Stamford-AP, Aug. 27, 2004 8:21 AM) _ A state agency has given approval to Stamford Hospital to perform emergency angioplasty on heart attack patients.


Time Warner Invests in Community Site Gaia Online

First Sony (NYSE: SNE), and now Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) has invested in Gaia Interactive, a San Jose, CA-based virtual space âhangoutâ geared towards young people. The amount was not disclosed, reports VentureBeat. Late last year the company announced an investment from Sony Pictures, and a tie-up with Sony and Warner Bros. (owned by Time Warner) to stream movies and TV shows inside of virtual theaters online created on its service.


UK: FSA to test signposting of healthy options

People would like simple signposts to help them to make informed and healthier food choices, according to new research from the UKâs Food Standards Agency (FSA).


Vittoria dei rossoblÃ¹ a Marassi; battuto il Treviso 2-1. Apre Centi, pareggia Makinwa, allunga Tedesco. Grifoni secondi a due punti dai toscani. GENOVA, 18 ottobre 2004 - Missione compiuta sotto la pioggia battente.


TheTrainline revamps security handling after glitch

Back on track TheTrainline.com, the UK website for buying train tickets, has revamped its procedures for dealing with security reports following an incident where a security bug meant that customers could be invited to submit credit card details over an insecure link. The flaw had an effect only when users made an error in submitting their credit card details, so it didn't affect the majority of customers.â¦


Opponents of controversial law win vote in the Senate on Wednesday to restrict uses of the forthcoming digital ID cards, signaling the political winds may have shifted.


Mauresmo, Sharapova set to open up in LA

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo of France and Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia will see their first action of the week Thursday night at the $3 million WTA Tour Championships.


Pressure grows on EDS over U.K. government IT system

A troubled welfare-case -anagement and telephony system developed largely by Electronic Data Systems has run into so many problems that U.K. government officials might pull the plug on it.


Laptops can impair male fertility, study says

First, it was tight pants. Then, it was saunas. Now, when it comes to fertility, men have something else to worry about: laptop computers.


A "reckless" mistake caused the adverse reactions in the north London drug trial, according to an investigation.


RBC, 12.11.2004, Moscow 14:57:41.Analysts with Russian investment companies consider positive news that the government approved the methodology of Gazprom and Rosneft's merger.


Ah, the pressures of a 56-game hitting streak. "If I thought this would be taking place," Joe DiMaggio laments in a diary entry about the public relations frenzy, "I would have stopped the hitting streak at 40."


Fiji Troops May Grow U.N. Presence in Iraq

The deployment of about 130 Fijian troops to Iraq next month to protect U.N. staff and facilities could lead to an expanded U.N. operation ahead of elections in January, if security conditions permit, the United Nations said Wednesday.


Connecticut turned two turnovers by ineffective Pitt quarterback Kevan Smith and another by backup Pat Bostick into 17 points, and the Huskies remained unbeaten with a surprisingly easy 34-14 victory last night at Pittsburgh.


The Bush administration announced Friday that it was tightening controls on exports to China of a range of high-technology products that could be used by China's military.


Olympic skater Sasha Cohen "stunned" by Xmas flap

Olympic figure skater Sasha Cohen was "stunned" to learn that a U.S. high school choir had been ordered to stop singing Christmas carols at a holiday show because she is half-Jewish, her mother said on Thursday.


After more than two decades working his way up — behind the scenes — in the music industry, Simon Cowell sits center stage. Cowell's withering putdowns of the overconfident and undertalented — first on Britain's "Pop Idol," then on "American Idol," which began its fourth season Jan. 18 — have made him a celebrity on both sides of the Atlantic.


Jonathan Ross is forced to apologise after actor Rupert Everett swears on his radio show.


Kiev's central square under seige; parliament fails to pass election changes

KIEV, Ukraine  - Supporters of opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko kept up their siege of government buildings Sunday after pro-government lawmakers blocked election law changes designed to ensure fair balloting in a rerun of the country's presidential runoff.


Electronic Arts is back in the game it never left.


Music download company Napster launches a service in Japan, the world's second largest music market


Torino, 17:56 - CALCIO, TORINO; KONAN: PIAZZA GIUSTA PER ME

Primo giorno con la maglia del Torino per Axel Cedric Konan, il 24enne attaccante ivoriano acquistat...


Lib Dems call for public sector pensions rethink

Party risks wrath of teachers and nurses by vowing to reconsider pensions handed to public sector.


By Michael Manekin  PACIFICA -- Pacifica residents have waited nearly two decades to resolve the gridlock along Highway 1, but the stop-and-start nightmare may come to an end sooner than later.


One of the most frequently cited advantages of coworking is the cross pollination that takes place. People share ideas rather than actually drum up business.


Autun, 17:41 - CICLISMO, TOUR DE FRANCE: POZZATO VINCE QUINTA TAPPA

L'italiano Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas) ha vinto in volata la quinta tappa del Tour de France, 182,5 k...


For the first time, researchers say, a vaccine against malaria has shown that it can save children from infection or death. The vaccine, tested on thousands of children in Mozambique, was hardly perfect: It


Per tutta la notte esplosioni e lapilli da cratere nord-est


Donna stava attraversando binari, bloccata linea ferroviaria


Six tribal leaders among 41 killed in Iraq

A suicide bomber killed six Iraqi tribal leaders opposed to al Qaeda when he blew himself up at a busy Baghdad hotel on Monday, the U.S. military said, one of four attacks that killed a total of 41 people.


CNET News.com feature: Gossip blogs get casting call

Last year, the big trend in the new fall season was bringing broadcasting to the Web--now, it's bringing the Web to the TV screen, with new shows like TMZ TV and What Perez Sez.


Milano, 20:11 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: VICENDA MATERAZZI-GIORDANO UNA CAVOLATA

Il diverbio tra Giordano-Materazzi ''è stata una cavolata''. Questo il pensiero di Roberto Ma...


British FM meets Iraq PM on unannounced visit

British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, on a surprise visit to Iraq, met Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, who pledged to do his utmost to secure the release of British hostage Kenneth Bigley.


The Tories say the Hartlepool poll is "very disappointing" as UKIP claim they will win Parliamentary seats.


Wedding rumors denied for Beyonce, Jay-Z

Is it just a celebrity birthday bash, or a smoke screen for a secret wedding between two of the hottest talents in the recording industry -- Beyonce and Jay-Z?


Ogling Google can be a dangerous pastime.


Microsoft Defends Stealth Windows Updates

Microsoft has crossed the line with some Windows users by secretly deploying software through Windows Update -- even to users who had turned off automatic updates. Microsoft has issued an apology, of sorts, but some security experts are still warning that the practice of updating Windows without user consent could lead to dire consequences.


Sony will begin mass production of full-colour organic light emitting diode (Oled) displays next year. It is considering using the technology across a range of the company's portable devices with screen sizes up to 10in (25cm).


Business & money: Festive week sees 8% jump on previous year with record takings on first  day of January sale


Prime suspect in China's deadly baby milk powder scandal detained in Beijing

A routine ID check has led to the detention of a prime suspect in a Chinese scandal over the sale of fake milk powder that led to the deaths of at least 13 babies, state media said Tuesday.


There were endless reasons to give thanks in Monza. Jenson Button dedicated third place to his hospitalised grandfather, Stuart. Michael Schumacher dedicated second place to his grandmother


Indonesia's authoritarian former leader is to be buried in a royal burial ground after his death in hospital at 86.


David Sadler column: Festive title hopes

SIR Alex Ferguson believes he will have a clearer indication of Manchester United's standing in the Premiership title race by the end of New Year's Day.


Bodies of snatched Iraqi U.S. embassy couple found

The bodies of an Iraqi husband and wife who worked for the U.S. embassy in Baghdad have been found, a U.S. official said on Sunday, and America's top diplomat in the country vowed to hunt their killers down.


Iraq makes an official protest to Turkey, accusing it of shelling Kurdish areas in northern Iraq.


Mandelson, superati tutti gli ostacoli per via libera


Europe is dipping into the NBA talent pool

The Sporting News - First guard Charlie Bell threatens to sign with a Greek team in order to escape the Bucks, who own his rights as a restricted free agent. Then Andrei Kirilenko is quoted in a foreign newspaper as saying he would consider giving up the remaining $63 million on his contract with the Jazz to remain in Europe and leave the NBA.


Beard leads Mystics past Monarchs in overtime

Rookie Alana Beard has looked like a seasoned veteran ever since the Washington Mystics put teammate Chamique Holdsclaw on the injured list.


Firenze, 15:56 - CALCIO, SERIE C1: PROVVEDIMENTI DISCIPLINARI TERZA GIORNATA

Il giudice sportivo Pasquale Marino ha squalificato 11 giocatori dopo le partite della terza giornat...


Double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes has sprinted to an emphatic victory in the women's 1,500 metres on the opening day of the two-day world athletics final.


Jean Chretien, Canada's former prime minister defends his involvement in a sponsorship funds scandal.


'Mi auguro che amici Udc si uniscano a noi'


TJX agrees to settlement in class action suits

Pending court approval, suits brought by victims of what is believed to be the largest data breach ever could be resolved soon.


Pepsi Bottling shares fall after 2008 view disappoints

Pepsi Bottling Group Inc  forecast 2008 earnings on Thursday that fell short of most Wall Street estimates, due in part to its expectation raw material prices such as corn and aluminum will keep rising.


'Bouncing bionic billionaire' Mark Cuban dances like an eager fool

In his debut on the ABC reality series, Mark Cuban manages to amuse with his corny dance moves, but the billionaire raised a few eyebrows by choosing an ensemble consciously inspired by homelessness.


Kuznetsova wins WTA Tour Championships opener

Svetlana Kuznetsova didn't show the form that saw her win the US Open, but she was good enough on Wednesday to win her opening round-robin match at the WTA Tour Championships against an erratic Vera Zvonareva.


India test-fires nuclear-capable missile

India test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni III missile Sunday for the first time, the Defense Ministry said.


The maker of the morning-after pill said it received assurances Tuesday that the government would quickly settle a three-year battle to sell the emergency contraceptive without a prescription to at least some women.


Greek Olympics officials say they are unaware of any team member failing a drugs test after media reports that the International Olympic Committee had found a Greek competitor had taken banned substances.


Lions looking to avoid being Vick-timized

He might have won that game not so much with his play, as with his presence. Carolina went after him in full force, only they forgot to deal with the rest of the Atlanta Falcons in the proper manner.


Mantova, 19:02 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: DOPPIA SEDUTA, IN QUATTRO A PARTE

Doppia seduta di allenamento per il Mantova: in mattinata atletica prevalente, nel pomeriggio lavoro...


Zend Developer Zone: Zend Monthly Newsletter - January

The Zend Developer Zone has posted this month's Zend Newsletter for those wanting to keep up on all things Zend-ish.   They have kindly allowed me to republish the most recent issue here for your enjoyment. If you want to read it on a regular basis though you are going to have to subscribe. So take a moment and head over to MyZend, login (or register) and on the preferences panel you'll find the checkbox to subscribe. Go ahead, we'll wait.   This edition is just a preview of all of the news that Zend provides each month on its activities, events, product updates, updates to the DevZone, and offers promotions you might want to be aware of.   As Cal mentions, though, you'll need to sign up to get future releases of the newsletter - they won't be posted over on the Zend Developer Zone.


U.S. and Russia Cooperate in Destroying Arms

A 15-year-old nonproliferation effort is a rare area of enduring collaboration between the U.S. and Russia.


Music: The King of Country Casual, Back Again

Kenny Chesneyâs new album, âThe Road and the Radio,â has one of the worst titles he has ever come up with, along with some of the best music.


Magonza, 20:08 - CALCIO, GERMANIA: LOEW RINNOVA FINO AL 2010

Joachim Loew ha rinnovato il suo contratto da ct della Germania fino al 2010. L'annuncio è st...


Canada Signals Crackdown on Internet Pharmacies

The Canadian government signaled on Thursday it was ready to crack down on Internet pharmacies that send cheap medicine to the United States, often without Canadian doctors having seen the patients.


Bin Laden makes belated entry into US campaign

He is America's most reviled man, the face of global terror and of the September 11, 2001 attacks. But it is only this week that Osama bin Laden became an issue in the US presidential campaign.


BANGKOK, Oct. 21. - Myanmarâs ruling junta has cancelled peace talks with the countryâs largest ethnic rebel group after the surprise ousting of Prime Minister Gen.


North Korea ready to shut reactor: U.S. envoy

The top U.S. nuclear envoy, just returned from a rare visit to North Korea, said on Friday Pyongyang was ready to promptly disable its nuclear reactor and live up to pledges it made in a February disarmament agreement.


If the dollar continues to slide, foreign investors may dump US stocks and bonds, the Fed chairman says. WASHINGTON - Swollen trade deficits eventually could threaten the economy by souring foreign appetites


US Airways Files for Bankruptcy Protection; 2nd Time in 2 Years

The company's announcement followed workers' refusal to accept $800 million in wage and benefit cuts to lower costs.


After their 21-year-old son was killed, Celina and Pule Seloma decided to become foster parents.


To Those Seeking Help and Giving It, Computer Is a Lifeline

Thousands of people have turned to the Internet to search for friends and family members lost in the tsunami disaster, but the Web has also become the main conduit of private donations.


2 men, teen killed in Albany, N.Y., home

A teenage boy and two men were found dead Wednesday in an apparent homicide in a house not far from the governor's mansion, police said.


A study suggests 34,000 children could be learning out of school - but warns on lack of reliable information.


E' accaduto in un centro del Viterbese, danni per 100 mila euroL'uomo, a bordo di un caterpillar, ha distrutto il cortile della villa                                            Il sindaco gli nega una licenza e lui tenta di abbattergli la casa


AmEx's "30 Rock" commercials blend with series

Figuring out where "30  Rock" ends and commercials begin requires a sharp eye thanks to  American Express. Recent episodes of the NBC series have been  interspersed with the credit card company's so-called  "podbusters": content segments featuring "Rock" cast members  that appear right before the commercial break.


Palermo, 16:36 - CALCIO, PALERMO: COLANTUONO PUNTA SU MIGLIACCIO E CAVANI

Dentro Migliaccio, Diana e Cavani, fuori Guana, Giovanni Tedesco e Jankovic. Stefano Colantuono pres...


Dialoghi di Filosofia allÂUniversitÃ  Pontificia Salesiana: fine settimana di formazione e aggiornamento per i docenti di Filosofia delle scuole superiori italiane Roma (Agenzia Fides) - La FacoltÃ  di Filosofia, in occasione del suo 70Â° anniversario di fondazione, organizza nel weekend 17-18 marzo 2007 il primo Incontro dei Dialoghi di filosofia. Obiettivo dellÂiniziativa Ã¨ di offrire un momento di formazione e...


As Intel pursues a new path with improved multi-core chips, AMD says itâs already one step ahead. Intel told the world this week that there is no race to market the next generation of microchips.


EU Med states call for Mideast peace conference

The foreign ministers of France, Italy, Spain and seven other European states called on Monday for an international conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and said Israel should make more concessions for peace.


Spain detains Moroccan over suspected Dutch link

Spain detained Moroccan national Abdeladim Akoudad on suspicion he belongs to an Islamic terrorist group believed involved in the killing of a controversial Dutch filmmaker.


Football propels NBC to demo win for week

Helped by the last "Heroes"  for a while and a strong New Orleans Saints-Dallas Cowboys  matchup on "Sunday Night Football," ratings laggard NBC pulled  out a win in the key adults 18-49 demographic last week, while  CBS took a 12th consecutive week in viewership.


Yushchenko Declares Victory in Ukraine Election

Western-leaning opposition leader Viktor  Yushchenko took an unbeatable lead on Monday in Ukraine's  re-run presidential election, claiming victory and hailing the  beginning of a new era in the former Soviet republic.


Medicare to Cover Viagra Under New Drug Benefit

Viagra, the blockbuster impotence  drug, will be paid for under Medicare's new prescription drug  coverage, officials said on Tuesday.


Udine, 19:01 - CALCIO, UDINESE: DI NATALE IN FORTE DUBBIO PER CATANIA

Difficilmente ci sarà Antonio Di Natale nella gara dell'Udinese a Catania.  L'attaccante non ...


Nijmegen, 22:45 - CALCIO, EUROPEI U21: ITALIA BATTUTA DALLA SERBIA

L'Italia è stata sconfitta 1-0 dalla Serbia nella gara d'esordio nel girone B dell'Europeo un...


The BBC's former director general Greg Dyke has made a scathing attack on Downing Street over the Iraq war and its treatment of the BBC.


The TV networks have begun to put programs on the Web. The selections are crisp, clear, legal and free. But there arenât many choices, and they donât stay on the Web long enough.


Two brothers aged 89 and 82 are robbed by a gang of armed men who ransack their home in County Down.


Several projects planned in the next few years will end a relatively dry spell in hotel development in Brooklyn.


as far as ugly incidents â-t a 2004 Olympics that had opened with such anxiety. Until Sunday night. A defrocked Irish


PALM BEACH, Fla. - Florida voters get to cast their ballots for president beginning Monday, and Democrat John Kerry planned to spend all day asking for their votes...


Reformers must alter one-size-fits-all patents

Tech politics watcher Brian Kahin says the patent system should suit different needs, granting one sort of patent for software, for instance, and another for drugs.


Microsoft to give students free developer tools

Aiming to recruit more students to programming and to its set of tools, Microsoft plans to give away full versions of its Visual Studio and Expression development tools.


UK OKs troop redeployment as Iraqi woman killed in shooting attack ...

Britain agreed Thursday to a US request for troops to be moved into central Iraq, a proposal that faced strong opposition within the governing Labour Party.


Veracode launched a new version of its binary code analysis service on Monday that focuses specifically on helping software engineers find potential backdoor vulnerabilities in their programs.While some applications security companies scour source code for flaws, such as Fortify, and others specialize in testing programs already running in production, such as Cenzic, Veracode is spinning itself as an alternative by channeling its efforts into looking for vulnerabilities in binary code and offering the capabilities as a fully-hosted service.Officials with the applications security startup -- which was originally spun out of Symantec and launched its initial analysis service in Feb. 2007 -- claim that the company's unique ability to find backdoors could be one of the differentiators that allow Veracode to grow its presence in the applications security sector.With backdoor vulnerabilities in particular, said company officials, the use of binary code analysis is ideal for finding potential flaws that are hard to predict or address in other stages of development."There are a lot of advantages to looking at binaries versus looking at source code, and it turns out that finding backdoors is one of those, and there hasn't been anything on the market that really addresses the problem in general," said Chris Wysopal, CTO at Veracode. "Some static analysis tools may look for static passwords, but if the code is even slightly obfuscated, they can't, and they don't, look for hidden keys or rootkit behavior, so this is truly something new that we're offering."Along with special credentials, which are most often embedded in applications code by developers as a means to get back into the programs, Veracode is also promising to chase down any hidden functionality, or secret sets of commands left inside many software systems by their authors.The service also promises to look for warning signs of malicious code behavior, such as evidence of any rootkits built into a program, and unusual network activity, such as functionality that causes an application to mail out data to a predestined recipient.As more companies outsource elements development of their applications, it will be vital for them to run such scans against their programs to look for the potential weak points, the CTO said.Leaving backdoors in code is one of the oldest tricks on the book for developers looking for easy ways to get back into their programs to either fix them or carry out malicious schemes, Wysopal contends."Sometimes it's just something that is meant to be left in for debugging purposes, other times its code that was meant to be removed but simply slipped through the cracks, either way these are vulnerabilities that need to be addressed," said Wysopal. "Most customers want a third-party review in this day, and we can offer that as a hosted service, so we think there's a lot of potential for how much interest backdoor scans can drive uptake of our services."Veracode targets financial services, commercial software markets Financial services firms in particular are very concerned that outsourced code developers may be leaving backdoors in place to sell to malware code writers or use to break into applications on their own for the purpose of stealing data, said the expert.While some industry watchers have questioned how many firms will be willing to hand over their proprietary code to Veracode for testing, the CTO said that with businesses outsourcing more software development than ever, most large companies are already conditioned to working with third parties on that level -- and willing to give someone a chance to examine their software for security purposes.Commercial software vendors represent another significant opportunity for Veracode, and it has already run scans for three or four of the largest ISVs in the world, Wysopal said. The executive claims that the company is also currently serving four of the world's top ten financial services companies with its vulnerability discovery services.The increasing popularity of open-source software in the business setting is another reason why Veracode's services make sense, he said. However, the problem is even more acute for proprietary programs."When we did our research, we found that if a backdoor was placed in an open-source project, the lifetime was typically weeks, but for commercial products, the backdoors lived for years," said Wysopal. "Maybe you could find these problems if you did manual code reviews, but we know that is becoming harder than ever with shared libraries and outsourcing; we think that by becoming the leading experts in backdoors, we can grow our business even faster."Industry analysts downplayed the notion that binary analysis is the best way to look for backdoors, pointing out that source code scanning specialists like Ounce Labs and Fortify have just as good an opportunity to find the flaws.However, the industry watchers said that Veracode might have an advantage in the process of finding the backdoor bugs compared to so-called "black box" vendors, including Cenzic."I don't think it is as large of an advantage as they might claim, but it does help them differentiate over the black box crowd," said Dr. Chenxi Wang, analyst with Forrester Research. "But with the issue of people being afraid to hand over their code to Veracode, I don't think that's as big of a deal as some have made it out to be either."The analyst said that Veracode is winning interesting deals with banks like Barclay's -- which is using the company's scanning services to test the applications of its business partners that want to link to its own software systems.Binary analysis and the ability to utilize Veracode's hosted model in such a fashion may in fact help the company grow the applications security space in general, she said."Their approach so far has been pretty smart, you can see how the model being used with the banks may drive great interest in applications scanning, it's not that the market is flat but there's a lot of room for growth," Wang said. "We'll have to wait to see if Veracode can draw more customers, and see the size of those deals, but they do have an opportunity to shake things up."


The US president says he is concerned at Afghanistan's escalating opium industry in his annual report on major drug producers.


The Making, and Breaking, of Resolutions Is Only Human

What more is there to say about resolutions? All the how-to you need appears in the January issues of women's magazines. Reward your progress , they simper helpfully, as if self-reward hasn't been the problem all along.


The global PC market continued to grow in the third quarter, according to reports from analyst firms International Data Corp. and Gartner Inc.


Pick An Adviser Who Suits Your Goals      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Among personal finance concerns, having enough money to retire is typically most people's top goal.


A successful spinoff of `The Apprentice'

Has Dallas coach Don Nelson gone mad? OK, not exactly a fair question considering the former Celtic is known for his unorthodox methods. But even those who know Nelson find the apprenticeship of Avery Johnson a little strange.


A Super Bowl first: two black head coaches

No team led by an African-American has ever won the NFL championship, making XLI an important historical event.