PM says fight against PKK is in Turkey, not Iraq

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan signaled on Tuesday that Turkey should focus on battling Kurdish guerrillas at home rather than in northern Iraq.


Hundreds flee Hamas-run Gaza amid spillover fears

Hundreds of Fatah supporters fled the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip by land and sea on Saturday and the Islamist group threatened to take its fight against Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's forces to the West Bank.


Schwarzenegger Says to Flex Muscles for Calif Trade

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't bare his biceps when he met Japan's leader on Friday but he did pledge to flex his muscles to promote trade.


Spain's prime minister promised a tough line Sunday against armed Basque separatist group ETA as a bomb went off on a motorway and a day after four ETA suspects were arrested in France.


America Online said it had cut spam on its service for the first time in five years, slashing the annoying email advertisements in 2004 by 75 percent.


Former "Charlie's Angels" star, Farrah Fawcett, is making great progress from her fight with cancer. She has responded well to treatment and she has an excellent chance of being a cancer survivor. Fawcett celebrated her 60th birthday last Friday and ho...


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GOP Rep. Bereuter Calls Iraq 'A Mistake' & Kerry Can't Capitalize

In a manner befitting a clear conscience and dedication to the truth above partisanship, soon-retiring Republican Congressman Doug Bereuter from Nebraska remarked forthrightly and with courage this week, declaring, "It was a mistake to launch that ...


Hollywood directors hold talks due to writers strike

Hollywood directors said on Thursday they would delay opening contract talks with major film studios until at least January to give striking screenwriters time to restart their own stalled negotiations.


Anglers Have Big Impact on Fish Numbers -- Study

Recreational anglers may be responsible for landing nearly 25 percent of over-fished salt water species caught off U.S. coasts, a study released on Thursday suggests.


A few senators from President Bush's own party may determine the outcome of an Iraq war vote this week that would deal a blow to him. These Republicans, facing re-election in 2008, must weigh party loyalty and voters' anger at an unpopular war.


R. Kelly is ready to bury the hatchet and perform again with Jay-Z - despite the fact that Jay-Z's entourage blasted him with pepper spray.


From technique enhancers to health protectors, our guide to helpful artist's gizmos includes a graphics tablet and airbrush, as well as an air purifier and good lighting. In Gadget Lab.


The Supreme Court struggled today over whether the time has come to end the death penalty for young murderers. Two years ago, the court in a 6-3 decision struck down capital


U.S. Soldier Jailed for 25 Years for Murdering Iraqi

A U.S. soldier has been sentenced to 25  years in prison for the murder of an Iraqi National Guard  soldier in northern Iraq earlier this year, the U.S. military  said on Sunday.


Why lug a big notebook around? When a manufacturer unveils a computer with a 7in display but with practically notebook-class capabilities, most observers might assume it's a UMPC. However, Packard Bell claims the latest addition to its EasyNote range really is a notebook - it just happens to runs on a UMPC chipset.â¦


Piacenza, 16:12 - CALCIO, PIACENZA: DAL LANCIANO ARRIVA PORTIERE MAURANTONIO

Il Piacenza ha ingaggiato il portiere Roberto Maurantonio, 26 anni. Il giocatore ha firmato un contr...


Man arrested for selling Windows source code

A man has been arrested for selling portions of the Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 source code on-line after the software was illegally leaked onto the internet in February, according to reports.


President Bush pledged yesterday to work with Congress to reduce the government's huge budget deficit as a key step in assuring the world that his administration supports a strong dollar.


Merrill's Americas wealth management president leaving

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc's  president of wealth management in the Americas will leave the brokerage at the end of the month, the company said on Friday.


They're housewives, workaholics, PTA members and ... rock stars?


Gaddafi terror comments fail to quell controversy

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi condemned  terrorism at the request of President Nicolas Sarkozy, but his  comments failed to quell widespread controversy on Thursday  over his lengthy stay in France.


Storie di fine estate il magazine della settimana

A Venezia si radunano le stelle del cinema. Il giallo del pavese è ancora avvolto nella nebbia. Un nuovo record per Howe, la Champions che verrà, dieci anni senza Lady D e molto altro


Quasi un milione e mezzo di persone, secondo il Comune


A longtime pattern of radio prank chatter in the region may explain the anonymous, threatening voice heard on the Pentagon's recording of the incident in the Strait of Hormuz.


Music Review | 'Lou Reed - Berlin': Sentimental Journey: A Return to âBerlinâ

After 33 years, a less startling but no less ambitious version of Lou Reedâs song cycle about drugs, promiscuity and violence had its first staged performance at St. Annâs Warehouse on Thursday.


IBM: Symphony downloaded 100,000 times in first week

(InfoWorld) - People apparently are already tuning in to IBM's Symphony. The company reported Wednesday thatÂ its free rival to Microsoft's Office suiteÂ was downloaded 100,000 times in the first week of release. "To be honest, we were surprised at the speed with which people jumped on this," said Mike Rhodin, general manager of both IBM Collaboration and Lotus Software, in an interview Wednesday. To keep up with the number of people interested in downloading Symphony, IBM tripled the number of download servers it had for the suite of productivity applications in the first few days of its release, he said. At first, users had to sign up for an IBM ID and password and enter identity information to download the first beta of Symphony, a free suite of office productivity applications made available last Tuesday, but users complained that this process was "too onerous," Rhodin said. IBM tweaked the process so now all people need to get Symphony is a valid e-mail address. Because of this, it's been hard to track whether it's consumers or businesses that are downloading Symphony, he said. But IBM is less interested in who is using the software than in getting it into as many hands as possible, Rhodin said. Symphony is based on OpenOffice.org and the Eclipse framework and is meant not only to give consumers and businesses an alternative to Microsoft Office, but also to promote the use of ODF (Open Document for XML), an XML-based standard for documents approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). "The end goal here is the proliferation of the open standard," Rhodin said. Microsoft Office 2007, which has more than 90 percent market share, does not natively support ODF and instead uses the company'sÂ OOXML (Open XML) format, which failed to pass a recent ISO vote for standardization. IBM and ODF supporters like Sun and Google have been waging a public battle against Microsoft to promote their interest in ODF, on which all three companies have based productivity applications. The Microsoft competitors are hoping that because ODF is a standard and Office does not support it, more users will begin purchasing ODF-friendly software, thus giving competing players more of a chance against Microsoft's dominance in the productivity-application market. Symphony joins Sun's for-fee version of StarOffice as the latest software suite based on OpenOffice.org code to go up against Microsoft Office. So far, neither the free nor for-fee versions of OpenOffice.org have achieved any real success in cutting into Office's market share or revenue. IBM only recently joined the OpenOffice.org communityÂ after holding off for many years, and Rhodin said Symphony is not meant to be a slight against the suite that is freely available from that organization. But IBM is clearly interested in being more successful than its rivals in presenting a true alternative to Office as a way to promote ODF. "This isn't just another OpenOffice suite," he said. "We have made investments in OpenOffice.org to create an enterprise experience around it." As a part of this, IBM based Symphony on the Eclipse open-source development framework so it would be easy for third-party ISVs to build plug-in applications for the suite much like third parties have built applications for Office. In fact, one company in Brazil, Totvs, is already building an ERP application on Symphony, he said. And before Symphony was released as a stand-alone product,Â IBM had already included it in Lotus Notes 8, the latest version of its collaboration software, another arena in which it is tweaking its strategy to battle with Microsoft. Office is playing an increasingly important role for Microsoft in this market as the company hopes to leverage the ubiquity of Office among business users by making its applications the front-end interface for worker collaboration. So far, Symphony is getting decent reviews among users, and analysts think IBM, because of its successful software history, has a better chance than others at giving Microsoft Office some real competition. "IBM is the 800-pound gorilla in enterprise software, and Microsoft's main rival for information worker productivity tools," wrote IDC analyst Melissa Webster in a research report published Wednesday. "And Symphony addresses the concerns that potential OpenOffice.org users might have had in regard to using open-source software: Symphony is backed by the IBM brand and is provided as a commercially developed and supported product suite." IBM plans to release a second beta of Symphony in the next six to eight weeks with a general availability release of the software to come early next year, Rhodin said. At that time, IBM will offer enterprise support for the suite for a fee, though he acknowledged that IBM doesn't really expect to sell much of that support and is only providing it so enterprises will feel more comfortable implementing Symphony.


Cricket-We'll be ready for South Africa backlash, says Thorpe

DURBAN, South Africa  - England middle-order batsman Graham Thorpe said the tourists are on guard for a South African backlash when the second Test gets underway here on Sunday.


Gunmen Kidnap Two Americans, Briton in Baghdad

Gunmen kidnapped two Americans and a  Briton from a house in an affluent central Baghdad neighborhood  on Thursday, the latest in a nearly six-month campaign of  abductions of foreigners in Iraq.


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Health care, not gasoline prices should be big worry

Projections for 2005 show that most Americans and businesses should be worried about what is becoming the most costly aspect of their daily lives - paying for health care.


Torino, 17:46 - CALCIO, DEL PIERO: ORA E' IL MOMENTO DI PENSARE IN BIANCONERO

Chiusa la stagione in maglia azzurra, Alessandro Del Piero ha ancora una gara da giocare prima delle...


Titolo in ribasso dopo il terremoto ai vertici


Cellegy Pharmaceuticals downgraded to "neutral"

NEW YORK, December 27  - Analyst Bal Bagwat of JM Dutton downgrades Cellegy Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (ticker: CLGY) from "speculative strong buy" to "neutral," while reducing his estimates for the company.


Update 3: Lufthansa Posts Third-Quarter Profit

German airline Lufthansa posted a 125 million euro ($155 million) net profit in the third quarter, more than making up losses from a year ago thanks to stronger demand for air travel, the company said Thursday.


Palestinians at home and abroad wept, waved flags and burned tires Thursday in an eruption of grief at the death of Yasser Arafat, the man they consider the father of their nation. The quick appointment of successors did little to dispel the huge question marks now hanging over Mideast peace efforts.


Orthodox Christmas in Serbia more for nation than God

BELGRADE, Jan 7  Thousands of Serbs celebrated Christmas today in one of the world's biggest Orthodox churches, lighting candles for the dead and living, in an age-old ritual that was all but defunct ...


Even as tree limbs were cleared away and power gradually returned across eastern South Carolina after Tropical Storm Gaston, officials waited and watched Monday for Hurricane Frances.


Maier Resists His Decline With 'Very Special' Victory

Hermann Maier finished first in the giant slalom for his first gold medal at the world championships since 1999.


Thai stocks fall to their lowest in two years after Bank of Thailand moves designed to halt currency speculation.


Weyerhaeuser Co.'s  third-quarter profit rose on higher prices for lumber and a large gain from the sale of timber lands in Georgia, the  company said on Friday.


Two games after abruptly benching Josh McCown in favor of Shaun King, Green announced yesterday that John Navarre, a rookie from the University of Michigan, will start Sunday's game at Detroit.


Nessuno lo ha mai negato. Baby-capriccio Ã¨ un giocatore unico nella storia della Roma. E, come tale, Ã¨ diventato lâunico giallorosso della âmagicaâ ad essere estromesso dalla rosa a tempo indeterminato.


I sindacati di categoria confermano lo sciopero nazionale di venerdi prossimo 22 ottobre, del trasporto pubblico locale. Ã quanto emerso al termine di un incontro fra la Commissione di Garanzia sugli scioperi


Noonan: The Mad Magic of the Summer of Love

But it was magical to be young during the Summer of Love.Â  For those who weren't there, a not-too-rose-colored look at what you missed.


Former rebel commander becomes Kosovo's PM

Kosovo lawmakers yesterday elected as prime minister a former rebel commander who recently was questioned by UN war crimes investigators.


Milano, 16:47 - CALCIO, JUVE; COBOLLI: PRIMA LE CONFERME E POI I RINFORZI

Il presidente bianconero Cobolli Gigli ha svelato i progetti futuri della Juve: "Deschams  sta parla...


Members of the Sept. 11 commission urged Congress to impose strict deadlines on the Department of Homeland Security to close loopholes in the nation's transportation system.


GAZA CITY -- An Israeli aircraft fired a missile at Palestinian gunmen in the Jebaliya refugee camp after nightfall yesterday, killing one and wounding seven, in the second airstrike of the day.


World waits and prays as family makes appeal to kidnappers

THEY have been riven with terror as the world watches the plight of Ken Bigley. But yesterday his family came together to reach out to his captors with emotional pleas for mercy.


Former New York mayor to back John McCain for Republican presidential nomination


No more speculation about what so many people have felt was happening for so long. Baseball has a major problem with performance enhancing drugs.


The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan are due to discuss new proposals on how to move forward in the decades-long dispute over Kashmir.


Gay Marriage Backers Challenge Amendments

Camille Reyes used to be apolitical and irked by almost anyone ringing her doorbell to make a pitch. But these days, she's knocking on strangers' doors with missionary zeal to talk about one of the touchiest topics on the election agenda.


Venice Film Festival: triumphs after the chaos

VENICE The disorder that characterized this year's Venice Film Festival at times took on comic proportions and was crowned by two episodes.


Operazione dei Ros alla ricerca dei criminali coinvolti nella faidaI carabinieri hanno trovato nascondigli attrezzati nel centro del paese                                          Strage di Duisburg, a San Luca scoperti i bunker dei latitanti


Three Innings Is All the Angels Need Against Loaiza

Four starts into his Yankees career, Esteban Loaiza has become as unpopular as JosÃ© Contreras, the pitcher he replaced.


DataBank: Stock Market Slips on a Triple Threat

The stock market declined last week on rising oil prices, a disappointing forecast for memory-chip sales.


U.S. stocks to watch: CISCO SYSTEMS INC. (CSCO.O) Cisco, the world's largest maker of gear for directing Internet traffic, on Monday distributed 162 million merit-based common stock options to employees, including 1.5 million to Chief Executive John Chambers. Its shares ended at $19.18 on Nasdaq.


South Korea Says Envoys Taken to Wrong Site

Foreign diplomats who visited the site  of a mysterious explosion in North Korea said on Friday it was  a hydroelectric project under heavy construction, but South  Korea insisted the blast took place elsewhere.


E-mails: Petraeus the warrior or mouthpiece?

Gen. David Petraeus is testifying this week on Capitol Hill with the nation split on whether he can be trusted to tell the truth about the Iraq war. Mel Wilmoth, in California, said Petraeus' words are little more than a salute to President Bush, but from Indiana, John Chiazza said Americans need to trust the general.


Avoiding the false economy trap Reg Tech Panel â¦


Goggles propped on top of his swimming cap, he couldn't stop looking at the scoreboard down the far end, even as he pulled himself up the ladder out of ...


According to new British study, patients who use the internet to find out information about chronic disease rather than listening to their doctor could be putting their health at risk.


Publisher Sues Sean Combs for Not Delivering Book

Random House is suing rap impresario  Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, for $300,000 to recover an  advance payment for an autobiography that was never delivered,  the publisher said on Tuesday.


Fijian golfer Vijay Singh has made headlines in the past couple of seasons for two things - making loads of money by winning tournaments, and losing admirers by rubbishing the idea of competing with women.


Making your first million really isn't as hard as it seems.


NASHUA, New Hampshire  - Presidential rivals in both parties took aim at Democrat Barack Obama's experience and health care proposals on Saturday, hours ahead of back-to-back debates that could reshape tight nominating races in New Hampshire.


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Leader Udc, Pdl sembra proprieta' privata di Berlusconi


Brillano Olanda, Danimarca e Svezia, in coda l'Ungheria


Equine flu quarantines APEC mounted police

Security at the Asia Pacific leaders summit in Sydney next week was dealt a blow on Tuesday when the city's mounted police horses were diagnosed with equine flu, ruling out a major crowd control measure.


He fled Cuba in 1961, but still calls Fidel Castro his friend. He can't stand communism, but bitterly opposes the U.S. embargo. He lives in Miami, but travels regularly to Havana, even appearing on state-run television.


Annan scrive a Bush: non attaccate Falluja

Le forze americane hanno ieri intensificato il cannoneggiamento e bombardamento di Falluja, a 50 km a ovest di Bagdad. Testimoni oculari hanno riferito che Â«gli attacchi sono stati i piÃ¹ pesanti degli ultimi


Short Attention Span Theater ; UNM Grad Getting Big Exposure on 90-Second of Episodes of Online Drama 'Prom Queen'

By RICK NATHANSON Journal Staff Writer hen  John Shires left New " 06 and headed Mexico to Hollywood in 20 to make a   Wname for himself, he didn't h to stardom know his pat really creen -- the the small s would be via small Shires screen , 29, .


"Appleseed," a new animated science-fiction spectacle from Japan, has a plot that frolics in the no-man's land between fiendish complexity and utter incomprehensibility.


The smile. The cleft chin. The stubble. Didn't that guy used to be Ben Affleck?


DAYTON, Ohio Â If Sen. Barack Obama becomes the Democratic nominee, he faces a financial dilemma: Use his vaunted fundraising operation for the general election or limit himself by accepting public funds.


Israel to resume paying tax funds to Abbas govt

Israel will resume as early as Sunday the transfer of tax funds to the Palestinian government for the first time in 17 months to bolster President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said.


Colombia Rebel Hostage Tape Pressures Government

BOGOTA, Colombia  - Colombian Marxist rebels keptup pressure on the government to release imprisoned guerrillas,releasing a videotape of 12 former congressmen they kidnapped30 months ago and want to swap for their comrades.


Tomorrow is 28th annual Great American Smokeout

UNDATED The 28th Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, takes place tomorrow. According to the society, an estimated 46 (m) million adults in the United States smoke.


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Mauresmo, Zvonareva advance to final in Philadelphia

Top-seeded Amelie Mauresmo of France advanced to the Advanta Championships final after Wimbledonchampion Maria Sharapova of Russia withdrew from their semifinal match with a strained right shoulder.


Iran Defiance Threatens Euro Bid to End Nuclear Row

Iran again vowed to continue enriching uranium, in a potential setback to a European plan to ease the nuclear standoff with Tehran by offering sales of nuclear fuel and a trade deal as incentives.


World Bank: Disengagement Might Make Things Worse

A report by the World Bank indicates that the implementation of Prime Minister Sharon's disengagement/expulsion plan could lead to increased Arab violence against Israel.


Dejan Stankovic and Christian Vieri scored in a two-minute spell early in the second half Wednesday to help Inter Milan rout Valencia by 5-1 in a Champions League Group G game.


Young man shoots himself at ground zero in New York

Body of 25 year old is found inside the bombing site with a shotgun nearby. A friend says she believes the suicide was a protest to the election results.


ighteen days after they began a hunger strike demanding improved humanitarian conditions, Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails resumed eating last night.


Europe's proposed satellite-navigation system is in danger of running into further delays and cost overruns.


Matthew O'Phinney's Blog: Zend_Layout and Zend_View Enhanced components now in core

Matthew O'Phinney notes today that the Zend_View_Enhanced and Zend_Layout components for the Zend Framework have officially joined the core.   With these two components, you can now create some truly complex views for your application with relative ease. [...] By having these as a standard part of the library, there are now standard ways to perform these tasks -- meaning consistency between applications.   He gives some brief examples of the use of the two newly included components: echoing out a DOCTYPE, adding a script to be loaded in the header and a more complex layout with a header, meta data, content and a footer section.


SPORT * RUSSIA * FRANCE * FOOTBALL * CSKA

PARIS/MOSCOW, December 8 (RIA Novosti's sports analyst Mikhail Smirnov) - Footballers of the Moscow Central Army Sports Club (CSKA) had their last and best game of the season in Paris, confidently outplaying local PSG (Paris Saint-Germain).


Microsoft on announced it has inked a pact to put mobile versions of its Windows Live services onto handsets made by one of its chief competitors.


SI.com's BJ Schecter breaks down a key Mountain West showdown

Utes coach Urban Meyer is one of the hottest offensive minds in the nation and Utah will run wild formations with misdirection and trick plays.


Claiming they were deceived about attending a women's school, two Wells College students are suing to prevent the school from admitting men until after this year's freshman class graduates.


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson insisted Wednesday that new high-level talks with China offer the greatest chance of success in reforming a Chinese currency system that critics blame for soaring U.S. trade deficits.


Search Engine Forums Spotlight: December 14, 2007

Found in the search marketing forums: Google Project Knol; Site Created Using All Images; Multiple Hyphens in Root Domain = Spam? and more.


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Perspective: On the ground with Apple's MacBook Air

PERSPECTIVE Love him or hate him, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has the keen ability to get people excited about anything and everything, regardless if you even care what he's talking about.


The annual hacker hit parade of the most popular loopholes in computer software has been published.


A European rocket roared into space from a pad in French Guyana yesterday, placing into orbit a surveillance satellite expected to give France's military new abilities to spy worldwide.


Marc Bulger can't get healthy fast enough for the St. Louis Rams. One day after missing a 20-7 loss to the Panthers with a sprained shoulder, Bulger resumed light throwing on Monday.


Sometimes leasing can be Foolish. But read this first.


Paul Newman donates $5,000 to drama club

Ypsilanti High School drama teacher Michelle Peet checked her mailbox Monday and discovered the color of money.


A former Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) employee who gave US officials information about what he saw as accounting irregularities will not testify as


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Jupiter Research: iPod/iTunes Combo an Advantage for Apple

The Guardian (UK) has published an article looking at the battle between Apple and everyone else in the online music download business.


The Philadelphia Eagles defense is concentrating on Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick in preparation for their NFC Championship game against the Falcons Sunday. But the Eagles will not have one player keying on Vick in a "spy" role, according to defensive coordinator Jim Johnson .


Tribe top Twins, keep hold on AL Central

Jake Westbrook got his fourth win of August, rookie Asdrubal Cabrera drove in the go-ahead run and the Cleveland Indians kept a tight grip on the AL Central lead with a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.


HEALTH-GERMANY:  Smoking Ban Getting Stubbed Out

BERLIN, Feb 20 (IPS) - The future of a ban on smoking in public places in  Germany is in doubt following a court order limiting application  of any ban.


Business integration suite vendor WebMethods is on the acquisition trail again, this time looking to pick up expertise in SOA (service-oriented architecture) governance through the planned purchase of Infravio.


Update 2: United Online to Buy Classmates Online

United Online Inc., one of the country's largest Internet service providers, Monday said it agreed to buy Classmates Online Inc.


In an effort to stem dialup modem fraud, Ireland blocks phone calls to 13 locations, including several South Pacific islands and the entire nation of Mauritania. Operators must verify numbers dialed to these locations before connecting the calls.


'Proud' Beatle's Anfield concert will be a highlight of Liverpool's year as European capital of culture.


U.K. Police Arrest Four Under Terror Act

Police arrested four men Tuesday under the Terrorism Act in the port city of Southampton.


In an effort to combat a possible pandemic of Asian bird flu, researchers have developed a new test that can detect the virus in humans within hours.


Jankovic increases American woe at Roland Garros

The Stars and Stripes still fluttered in Friday's sunshine but only one American player remained in the French Open singles after Venus Williams fell in the third round to Serbian fourth seed Jelena Jankovic.


Spanish flyer: Markko Martin steers his Ford Focus during the ...

MARKKO MARTIN won his second event in succession as he held off a late charge from Marcus Gronholm to come out on top in the Rally of Catalunya.


LONDON - The British Grand Prix was yesterday dropped from next year's calendar after the owners of the Silverstone circuit failed to meet the asking price of Formula One rights' owner Bernie Ecclestone.


US posts tepid jobs growth in September, potential blow to Bush

The United States posted disappointingly weak jobs growth in September, adding firepower to a pre-election Democratic assault on President George W. Bush's record.


COMPTON, California  - Economic worries dominated the presidential campaign on Thursday, with White House hopefuls on both coasts touting plans to ease the pain of a recession while President George W. Bush prepared to announce his own fiscal package.


India to surpass China as most populous country in 2050: study

India is projected to outpace China and become the world's most populous country by 2050, growing by 50 percent in the next 46 years to reach more than 1.6 billion people, a US research institute said.


Pope Not Strong Enough to Deliver Sunday Message

Pope John Paul is not yet strong  enough to read his entire traditional noon message on Sunday  and looks set to miss Ash Wednesday services for the first time  in his papacy.


A Spanish bank seeking to buy Britain's Abbey National says it will dismiss about 3,000 workers to achieve costs savings, if the buyout is approved.


It doesn't take a genius to come up with a better system than BCS

THE BCS system has been tweaked and patched and overhauled and then tweaked some more. As was written in this same space this time last year, the year before that and the year before that


Latest back-tax bill raises Yukos debt to Â£9bn

Yukos shares plunged 18% on the Russian exchange yesterday after reports that the oil firm has been hit with another back-tax bill, bringing its total debt to $17bn (Â£9.


Defying recent requests from the UN nuclear watchdog agency, the Iranian government said Tuesday it had begun a new round of nuclear experiments, intensifying concerns of UN weapons


Ashado, ridden by John Velazquez, won the $2 million Distaff Race at Lone Star Park Saturday, the first event on the $14 million eight-race Breeders' Cup card.


Tiger Woods, who is due out at lunchtime in today's first round of the WGC American Express Championship at Mount Juliet, says that his morning warm-up will determine whether he is fit enough to defend his title.


England coach Brian Ashton looks set to keep his job when Rob Andrew delivers his post-World Cup review on Wednesday.


Actor Pierce Brosnan confirms he will not play James Bond again, saying producers changed their minds.


Israel's defense minister decided Thursday to launch a large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip to stop Palestinian rocket fire on Israeli border towns, an Israeli radio station reported.


Timothy McCracken, an amiable guy who works for Firaxis Games in Hunt Valley, Md., has what is either a gamer's dream job or the classic "be careful what you wish for" sort of gig.


'We're a Man Band': Maroon 5 Stretches Out

Maroon 5 have just finished taping NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," and all they can talk about is the couch.


Cell phones and the Internet are playing a crucial role in telling the world about Myanmar's pro-democracy protests, with video footage sometimes transmitted one frame at a time. Reporters Without Borders said Wednesday the junta has cut some cell phone service.


Just two weeks after staging a defiant user conference in San Francisco , Craig Conway was ousted as CEO of PeopleSoft. Industry observers are divided on the cause: some say it was performance-related, while


Investigators search spinach growers in E. coli probe

Federal investigators probing a deadly outbreak of E. coli searched two California spinach producers on Wednesday for evidence of possible violations of food safety regulations.


Former Smithsonian secretary Lawrence M. Small took nearly 10 weeks of vacation a year during seven years running the vast museum complex and was absent from his job 550 workdays while earning $5.7 million on outside work, according to an independent commission report to be released today.


Group accuses Honeywell of planning to export jobs

update An alliance of technology workers on Tuesday accused conglomerate Honeywell International of planning to move thousands of jobs to low-cost regions over the next five years--a charge that Honeywell denies.


Prodi warns Italy of "vacuum" if he has to quit

Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi told the Senate on Thursday that if it forces him to resign with an expected no confidence vote, a "power vacuum" will leave Italy's economy vulnerable to a global slowdown.


Sorteggio Champions Segui la diretta su KwSport

I rossoneri campioni con il Benfica, la Roma nel girone F con il Manchester. L'Inter con gli olandesi del Psv Eindhoven. La Lazio estratta nel gruppo C con il Real Madrid


Nokia intends to boost its mobile ad business through the acquisition of Enpocket, which provides cell phone marketing technology and services to advertisers, Web publishers, and carriers.


(InfoWorld) - Spending on mobile search and display advertising will skyrocket in the coming years in the U.S., finally making cell phones a viable vehicle for this type of online marketing, according to research firm The Kelsey Group. Spending is expected to total $33.2 million this year and grow at a compound annual rate of 112 percent through 2012, when it will hit $1.4 billion, Kelsey Group analyst Matt Booth said. This means that major players in online advertising,Â such asÂ Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo, as well as the major mobile carriers, will battle it out in a market that is uncharted territory. "Between now and 2012, the opportunity [in this market] is wide open," Booth said. As the market morphs from tiny into sizable, Internet companies and carriers are learning as they go, figuring out how to compete and partner with each other, win over advertisers, and better serve mobile subscribers, he said. The boost in spending follows technology advances, such as the increasing availability of mobile broadband services, the expansion of GPS capabilities, and improvements in device usability at the hardware and software levels, he said. For Google, the broadening of the mobile channel for search advertising comes at a good time because it currently has ad inventory backed up awaiting increased traffic, Booth said. It's no secret that mobile is the next big frontier for Internet services and advertising, although the market's explosion has been prematurely predicted in the past. Kelsey Group expects mobile Internet users to grow at a 20 percent compound annual clip in the U.S. through 2012, when there will be almost 92 million people going online via their cell phones. Previous unfulfilled expectations haven't discouraged Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and other big Internet companies from adapting in recent years their PC-based online services like e-mail, instant messaging, photo managers, and search engines for mobile devices. Yahoo, for example, has a suite of mobile services and applications called Yahoo Go for Mobile 2.0, while Google offers mobile versions of several services, including Gmail, Maps, YouTube, Picasa, Blogger, and search. Meanwhile, Microsoft's mobile offerings include Windows Live Hotmail, search, Spaces, and Messenger. Beyond adapting services to mobile devices,Â Google has also expressed interest in bidding in an upcoming U.S. Federal Communications Commission auction of 700MHz wireless spectrum set for January. There have also been rampant rumors thatÂ Google is developing a cell phone, but the company hasn't officially acknowledged those plans.


Epson builds lightest, smallest micro-flying robot

EPSON HAS ANNOUNCED that it has developed a successor to the FR  the world's smallest and lightest micro-flying robot. The FR-II uses micromechatronics technology, and features Bluetooth wireless control and independent flight. It'll go on show at the ...


Monza, 16:11 - CALCIO, MILAN: CINQUE RETI AL CERVIA IN AMICHEVOLE

E' finita 5-2 in favore del Milan l'amichevole di beneficenza disputata oggi a Monza contro il Cervi...


Ora e' direttore finanziario ed esecutivo di QinetiQ Group


Microsoftâs Profit Rises Despite Xbox Charge

Microsoft said it eked out a gain in net profit despite taking a $1 billion charge to pay for repairs to its Xbox 360 game consoles.


Sony Ericsson Phones to Support New Music Service

In the days leading up to the availability of Apple Inc.'s iPhone, potentially competitive mobile music services, including one from Gracenote, are hitting the market.


A Swiss police force hands out bars of chocolate to motorists as a "thank you" to safe drivers.


China song-writers decry "unhealthy" pop tunes

A group of conservative Chinese  songwriters has denounced the emergence of "vulgar" pop music  on the Internet which they say is poisoning youth with weird  lyrics and lustful themes.


Iraq announces night-time curfew on Baghdad

Iraq's interim government has announced that a night time curfew will be imposed on Baghdad and surrounding areas until further notice amid escalating violence in the country.


Kerry Praises Poland as a U.S. Bridge to Europe

U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry, apparently trying to woo Polish-American voters after failing to mention Poland in a debate with President Bush, has praised Warsaw as a U.S. bridge to Europe.


Israeli missile kills Palestinian in Gaza Strip

An Israeli aircraft fired a missile at a house in Gaza's Jabalya refugee camp on Sunday, killing a Palestinian man and wounding three women, witnesses said.


FDA: 'Alternative' Lyme care can be fatal

At least one person has died after being injected with a purported treatment for Lyme disease, health officials said Friday in warning doctors and patients to avoid the unapproved product.


By Mike Duffy, Detroit Free Press  Sep. 18--Things go terribly wrong during the opening of a fictional late-night sketch comedy known as "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." And that's when you know that one of TV's very best writers is doing something terribly right.


States from Oregon to Georgia are considering pouring millions of dollars into mentoring programs for new teachers, aiming to stop educators from spending just a few years in the classroom before leaving the field.


Maryland court strikes down same-sex marriage

Maryland's highest court ruled on Tuesday that marriage is between a man and a woman, overturning a lower court ruling and dashing the hopes of nine same-sex couples who wanted legal protection for long-term partners.


Airline Passenger Attacks Pilots with Axe

A passenger on a Norwegian commuter plane attacked both pilots and at least one passenger with an axe as the aircraft was landing today.


23 ott 22:41 Calcio: Capello, "Del Piero ha fatto cose che non ...

SIENA - Anche Fabio Capello concede la standing ovation ad Alex Del Piero dopo la doppietta di Siena: "Ha fatto cose che non gli si vedeva fare da tempo. Ha dribblato, ha segnato due gol importanti per lui e per la Juventus.


Leaders of the Palestine Liberation Organisation affirmed today that Yasser Arafat remained very much in charge despite his absence for urgent medical treatment in France.


Greek Cypriots begin demolishing a key section of the barrier dividing the island's capital city, Nicosia.


Think Global, Act Local ; PUBLIC SECTOR ++ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ++ If You Want to Protect the Environment, Help Your Local Authority Implement a Strategy, Says Nick Jackson

By Nick Jackson  If you have a burning passion to protect the environment and appreciate that some of the best work in this respect is done on a local level, then volunteering for your council or a governmental agency could kickstart a rewarding career.


French Open: Williams Struggles, but Survives First Round

Only after a six-hour rain delay did Serena Williams find her composure against Tsvetana Pironkova to win, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the first round at the French Open.


Milano, 12:43 - CALCIO, DIRITTI TV; GHIRARDI: SPERIAMO IN UN ACCORDO

Tommaso Ghirardi, presidente del Parma, all'arrivo in Lega Calcio dove oggi è in programma un...


Monta Ellis has a career-high 39 points as Golden State both scores 22 consecutive points and blows a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter of their 121-119 win over the Nets.


Texas' Johnson captures Bronco Nagurski Trophy

Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Texas linebacker Derrick Johnson was named the Bronco Nagurski Trophy winner Monday. The award is presented annually to the best defensive player in college football.


By Bangkok Post, Thailand  Feb. 14--Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) Plc reported 2006 net profit of  2.42 billion baht, an increase of 37.88 percent from the year before.


Book shows problems with the 'race card'

"The Race Card: How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 388 pages, $26), by Richard Thompson Ford: The fight against racism is nearing a crossroads, a "crisis of success" that's blurring definitions of discrimination and allowing insidious injustices to persist unaddressed.


ANNISTON, Ala. -- Field upon field of more than 1,000 battered M1 tanks, howitzers and other armored vehicles sit amid weeds here at the 15,000-acre Anniston Army Depot -- the idle, hulking formations symbolic of an Army that is wearing out faster than it is being rebuilt.


Milano, 17:00 - CALCIO, FACCHETTI; MATARRESE: DOLORE STRAZIANTE

Antonio Matarrese ricorda cosÃ¬ Giacinto Facchetti: ''Un dolore straziante, una perdita immensa sotto...


BAE Systems North America announced a deal Saturday to acquire Herndon-based DigitalNet Holdings Inc. for $595 million in cash, pushing it further into the growing government information technology market.


Wanted to blog about this  but I'm about to walk out the door for the night.  "As the number of blogs, news services and other syndicated sources of online information balloons, a new crop of start-ups has emerged promising to improve the signal-to-noise ratio. And venture capitalists and veteran Internet investors Marc Andreessen and Ron Conway are right behind one of them."  "Rojo, a San Francisco start-up in the blog aggregation business, "is wrapping a communications capability around content consumption," said Andreessen, Web browser pioneer, Rojo investor and Opsware chairman. "And the killer app for the Internet is and always has been communication.""  ...  "Rojo founders Chris Alden, ...


Jeffrey Carter Albrecht, a keyboard player for the band Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, was shot to death early Monday while trying to kick in the door of his girlfriend's neighbor, police said.


Former Patriots safety Lawyer Milloy has sparked the Buffalo Bills' defense since recovering from a broken arm last month.


U.S.: No Reason to Panic Over Flu Vaccine Problem

Contamination in a British factory that supplies flu vaccine to the United States is expected to cause some delays but no shortage of flu shots this year, federal health officials said on Friday.


Banca ha diritto di negoziare in esclusiva per acquisire 75%


Asian tsunami death toll mounts to 120,000

The mercilessness of Asia's tsunami grew clearer on Thursday as worst hit Indonesia sharply raised its death toll, taking the number of fatalities around the whole Indian Ocean region above 120,000.


Williams syndrome â a genetic accident that causes cognitive deficits and a surplus of unguarded affability â is revealing much about what makes us social beings.


Safin Sets Stage for Dream Masters Semi-Finals

Marat Safin overpowered Tim Henman 6-2,  7-6 on Friday to reach the last four at the Masters Cup,  setting the stage for two mouth-watering semi-finals involving  the world's top-ranked players.


Hysterectomy Not Tied to Urinary Incontinence

NEW YORK  - Among women treated for heavy  menstrual bleeding, those who undergo a vaginal hysterectomy do  not appear to have an increased risk of urinary incontinence,  according to French researchers.


Product Review: HP d530 Business Desktop

I.T. managers will appreciate the versatility of the HP (NYSE: HPQ) d530 Business Desktop, equipped with a 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 with hyperthreading technology. The small form-factor desktop targets business consumers seeking a reasonably priced, high-end PC. HP has produced a business machine that will fulfill any office task without draining your entire PC budget.


A band of tech companies will present an alternative method for valuing stock options that would provide lower expenses to the companies than legislation currently under review, according to a report published Tuesday.


Audience members at Monday's Deutsche Oper production of Mozart's "Idomeneo" will be kindly asked to empty their pockets of all metal objects. And they should be prepared to leave — quickly — in case of a bomb alert.


Microsoft Q4 Profit up Slightly Despite Xbox Charge

Microsoft managed to earn a slight profit for its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter despite a billion-dollar-plus charge incurred to fix faulty Xbox360 consoles.


Boss dei Campi Flegrei massacrato nel suo ristorante

Un commando di killer piomba nel ristorante allâora di pranzo, con i clienti seduti ai tavoli. Armi in pugno si dirigono verso il loro obiettivo, il titolare, seduto alla cassa. Lo raggiungono, aprono il fuoco e lo crivellano di colpi alla testa.


SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc.'s recently launched news service in China doesn't display results from Web sites blocked by that country's authorities, raising prickly questions for an online search engine that has famously promised to "do no evil."   Dynamic Internet Technology Inc., a research firm striving to defeat online censorship, conducted tests that found Google omits results from the government-banned sites if search requests are made through computers connecting to the Internet in China.    Steered by an identical search request, computers with a United States connection retrieved results from the sites blocked by China...


Chipmaker exec describes upcoming launch of its first quad-core chip.


A government researcher pleaded guilty Friday to violating federal conflict-of-interest laws by accepting $285,000 in consulting fees from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. for work that overlapped his official duties.


Eurocopter denies losing 600-mln-dlr India helicopter deal

Eurocopter, a unit of European aerospace giant EADS, denied that its deal to supply 197 helicopters to the Indian army had been officially cancelled.


Boxer Amir Khan is banned from driving after a court heard evidence he drove at 140mph.


Applied reports lower first quarter net profit

Applied Materials Inc  on Tuesday posted a lower quarterly profit as revenue declined 8 percent amid a slump in the semiconductor equipment manufacturing industry.


The Way We Live Now: The Inequality Conundrum

How can you promote equality without killing off the genie of American prosperity?


Mario Scaramella, an Italian contact of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, is discharged from hospital.


Istituzione commissione inchiesta va decisa dal Parlamento


Arafat Says General, Presidential Polls Soon

RAMALLAH, September 4 (IslamOnline.net & News Agencies) - Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said Saturday, September 4, a date for presidential and general elections would be set immediately after the municipal elections, slated for next winter.


Talkin' bout a resolution...service Troubled internet service provider Biscit has left ISPA - the industry association which among other things provides membership of dispute resolution service CICAS.â¦


At Virginia, No. 1 Quarterback Spot Is Up for Grabs

With the U-Va. offense floundering in the fourth quarter of a tie game at Wyoming, backup quarterback Kevin McCabe go the call and engineered a win.


Palestinian official denies committee to act for ailing Arafat

A senior Palestinian official denied Thursday that a three-man committee has been appointed to act for the ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who was in critical condition after a stomach flu Wednesday.


Phishing is a problem for all Internet browsers

Take heart, Internet Explorer users. Now it appears that virtually every Internet browser program - not just yours - poses a security risk.


A task force formed by South Carolina's superintendent of education released a report Friday to help school districts craft policies on student nutrition and physical activity that can trim growing numbers of overweight children.


Milano, 19:50 - CALCIO, TAR: 11 GENNAIO UDIENZA SU REVOCA SCUDETTO INTER

Si svolgera l'11 gennaio 2007 al Tar del Lazio l'udienza in camera di consiglio nella quale si discu...


ADV: $150,000 Mortgage for Under $690/Month

Mortgage rates are at record lows. Save $1000s on your mortgage payment. Free quotes.


A watchdog group has suggested a mandatory flash on camera mobiles to avoid illicit photographs.


Democrat Barack Obama hopes to rout Hillary Rodham Clinton in presidential primaries in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia while Republican John McCain seeks to put more distance between himself and Mike Huckabee


Facing Free Software, Microsoft Looks to Yahoo

Internet-centered programs that compete with Microsoftâs core products are an overlooked driver of its bid for Yahoo.


Austrian holding company to accept Siemens bid for VA Tech

The Austrian state holding company that owns 14.7 percent of energy and water group VA Technologie said it will accept German engineering giant Siemens' offer of 55 euros (71 dollars) a share to take over VA Tech.


With Oil Prices Rising, Wood Makes a Comeback

With oil prices rising people are turning to wood heat, raising concerns about the environmental impact of some older devices that are being used.


This is a cool little feature I've been wanting for a while now.  Every once in a while I'll develop some cool feature in some software that I'm writing and want to show off a screenshot.  The only problem is that without showing how it interacts with the user I can't demo the features raw power.  An animated screenshot would solve this but no existing screenshot tools support animated gif output.  It turns out that 'convert' from ImageMagick supports. Ksnapshot can be used to grab the screens and 'convert' can stitch them together.  Heres what you do:  - Startup ksnapshot and take a series of snaps from your application.  Each   snapshot should be an independent frame in the series.  - Save ...


Families of workers killed in the Stockline explosion voice disappointment at the fine imposed on the operators.


(ANSA) - ATENE, 29 AGO - "Abbiamo fatto un vero miracolo". Cosi' il presidente del Coni, Gianni Petrucci, sintetizza la spedizione azzurra ad Atene. Nel bilancio di chiusura delle gare olimpiche, Petrucci


Iran eases talk of deadline for nuclear talks with EU

Iran has agreed to avoid setting a firm deadline for talks with the European Union on its nuclear programme and could maintain its freeze of uranium enrichment activities until at least mid-year.


CHICAGO, Sept. 4 -- Candles used for light in an apartment without electricity probably caused a fire that killed six children inside, a fire official said Monday as investigators continued sifting through debris.


OâNeal Brings Hope and Disquiet to the Valley of the Sun

The Phoenix Suns plumped up their middle by adding center Shaquille OâNeal, to the mortification of many denizens of Phoenix who pride themselves on not being superficial.


Providence College freshman defenseman Joe Lavin of Shrewsbury has played every game this season for the 14th-ranked Friars, who were 13-10-3 overall and 10-6-3 in the Hockey East conference.


Goodyear expects to report third-quarter profit

AKRON, Ohio Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company says it may beat Wall Street's expectations for the third quarter. The Ohio tire company expects to report its third quarter results by Tuesday.


South Africa continue Pakistan tour despite bombings

South African cricket officials decided on Friday to continue their tour of Pakistan despite an assassination attempt on returning former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in Karachi.


Television Review | 'Hard Shine': A Congregation Gathers to Worship the Shiny Hot Rod

TLCâs âHard Shineâ is a reality show about people who love zillion-dollar jalopies so much that theyâll pop the rivets off their Leviâs rather than risk scratching the $30,000 paint job on a slick custom car.


HP to tempt holiday shoppers with sights and sounds

The computer-hardware giant, best known for products such as PCs and printers, on Friday laid out its plan to become a brand-name in consumer electronics products such as flat-screen TVs, music players and the devices that move content between them.


LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The president of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association will testify before Congress this month as part of its investigation into steroids in sports.


Insurers Are Ready to Fight to Keep Federal Backing of Terrorism Coverage

Insurers say they need federal backing because the frequency and severity of terrorism attacks are unpredictable.


Chinese court dismisses trademark suit against Google

Court finds that Google China began using name "Gu Ge" before other company registered it.


NAJAF, Iraq - Radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr accepted a peace plan Wednesday calling for his militiamen to disarm and leave their hideout in a revered Shiite shrine, raising hopes of ending a battle that has threatened to undermine Iraq's fledgling interim government.    But gunfire and explosions crackled across Najaf after the deal was announced and there was no indication of whether there could be a quick end to two weeks of fighting between al-Sadr's forces and U.S...


Intel preps Pentium-branded 'Conroe' processors

Old faithful brand shifting focus to embedded market? The Pentium is dead. Long live the Pentium. Yes, for all Intel's keenness on its new Core brand, the Pentium name will apparently survive beyond the current P4 and PD processors in the form of an upcoming 'Conroe'-based single-core CPU family due early next year.â¦


EU, Iran to hold new talks to end nuclear crisis

The European Union is to issue new calls to Iran to suspend uranium enrichment, after the six world powers trying to strike a nuclear deal with Tehran failed to agree on a joint statement at a UN atomic agency meeting here.


UPDATE 2-US Airways files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy again

US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , squeezed severely by low-cost rivals and soaring fuel prices and failing in its drive for new


US Supreme Court hears arguments on juvenile death penalty

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of the death penalty for criminals under age 18 in a case that has received international attention.


Al-Jazeera airs new footage of pleading British hostage in Iraq

Kidnapped Briton Margaret Hassan made a new appeal for the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq, Al-Jazeera television said, showing her in a video.


Trimestrale gruppo, primo passivo da 25 anni


File photo taken on March 1, 2003 shows Izzat Ibrahim at the Arab Summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. Ibrahim, the second most powerful man of the former Iraqi regime, was captured on Sept.


Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani's top finance official is out in a staff shake-up just days before the fundraising deadline for the White House hopefuls.


From DJs to Dvorak, "classical crossover" surges

British disc jockey Paul Oakenfold, known for high-energy sets in sweaty nightclubs, will follow a different beat this summer in his first-ever performance with a full orchestra in Boston's 107-year-old Symphony Hall.


Harrods owner will push for Diana inquest to be public

Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi was killed in a 1997 car crash with Princess Diana, will fight any moves to hold part of their inquest behind closed doors, his office said.


Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican longshot Ron Paul have won the top ballot billings for Missouri's presidential primary elections.


Chip maker Freescale Semiconductor   Inc. FSL.N said on Friday it agreed to be bought for $17.6   billion, or $40 a share in cash, by a private equity consortium   led by Blackstone Group, in what could be the biggest leveraged   buyout of a technology company.


Sport: Man Utd drawn with Roma in group stages. Plus: Liverpool-Porto; Chelsea-Valencia; Celtic-Milan; Rangers-Barcelona; Arsenal-Sevilla.


Sportview: BCS Is an All-Around Bad Idea

We're at that point in college football's annual B-movie horror classic when the monster staggers back to its feet for the umpteenth time.


Mantova, 20:46 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: 20 GIORNI DI STOP PER PASSONI

Il centrocampista del Mantova Passoni dovrà restare fermo 20 giorni. La risonanza magnetica c...


Enel: rafforza Wind con acquisizione Ipse

(Teleborsa) - Roma, 27 dic - Il Consiglio di Amministrazione di Enel, riunitosi il 24 dicembre scorso, sotto la presidenza di Piero Gnudi, ha esaminato i piani di sviluppo di Wind, giÃ  presentati nel vertice strategico del 12 novembre scorso a Venezia.


China Largely Silent on Telecom Strategy

Telecom executives are excited by the potential for 3G cellular networks in China, but the country wonÃÂt say which technology it will use or who will get licenses.


Sony laptop punted to scammers worldwide Here's an eBay auction with a difference: an apparently innocent-looking punt of a Sony VAIO VGN-NR21J/S laptop:â¦


A British detainee at Guantanamo Bay yesterday claimed he had been subjected to "vindictive torture" and death threats by the US authorities.


Nikkei salito a 13.592,47 punti, 247,44 in piu' di ieri


Starmap, an international alliance of second-tier European mobile operators, including Wind of Italy and MMO of the UK, is looking to expand its membership into the US and Asia as it seeks to rival the global footprint of leading operators such as Vodafone.


Spotlight falls on Bush's war record again

President George W Bush's record serving in the National Guard during the Vietnam War became the focus of the increasingly heated election campaign yesterday.


CLEMSON 24, MIAMI 17: A week after a loss to North Carolina, the 'Canes let the Tigers rally from 14 points down. By Associated Press.


Green to Sit Out Dodgers Game for Yom Kippur

Shawn Green of the Los Angeles Dodgers is planning to miss Saturday's game against rivals the San Francisco Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, a team spokesman said Thursday.


Rebels Attack Police Stations in Iraq's Baquba

BAQUBA, Iraq  - Insurgents attacked three police  stations in and near the town of Baquba on Tuesday, officials  said, but there were conflicting casualty reports.


Alan Smith scores on his Premiership home debut as Man Utd beat Norwich.


TAUNTON -- Before yesterday's game at Bristol-Plymouth, the officials had a hard time finding a third volunteer to work the chains. It's a good thing they located someone, because Jeremie Chumack kept them busy. "Chewie," as he is called by Craftsman fans, rushed for 203 yards (pushing him past 1,000 yards for the season) and three touchdowns as Bristol-Plymouth improved ...


In arrivo una stangata per ridurre l'Irpef

ROMA - Il "meno tasse per tutti" promesso da Silvio Berlusconi si sta via via scolorendo. Per qualcuno, peraltro, le tasse aumenteranno, tra maggiori spese per le sigarette o per le concessioni governative.


A French director faces a Â£100,000 bill after offering free screenings of his critically panned film.


Wealthy countries need to do much more to fight global poverty, the international aid agency Oxfam says.


RADICAL Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, already detained in London on an extradition request from the United States, was arrested today under Britain's main anti-terrorist law, police said.


Lamar Odom had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to give coach Rudy Tomjanovich a victory over the Houston Rockets 84-79 Saturday night.


L'abitazione e' a Basiglio, la show girl non era in casa


Britney Spears said drugged and controlled by manager

Britney Spears has been "drugged" by her self-styled manager in a bid to take control of her home, life and finances, the troubled pop star's mother charged in court documents made public on Tuesday.


Copernic Desktop Search for Mozilla Firefox   Copernic today announced the availability of a new version (1.2) of its Copernic Desktop Search (CDS) product that fully supports the Mozilla Firefox Web browser. Copernic claims to be the first desktop search tool which works with Mozilla Firefox.CDS 1.2 also features up to ...


Cannabis link to psychosis depends on age of first use

Half of regular smokers of cannabis who are psychologically vulnerable to its effects may end up needing treatment for psychosis, scientists said yesterday.


Michael Howard calls on Tony Blair to scrap England's network of unelected regional chambers.


ETA Bombs Put Radical Basque Party in Tight Spot

The armed Basque separatist group ETA  showed it was not a spent force with Friday's coordinated  attacks at five Madrid petrol stations, but it also further  isolated the guerrillas' closest political allies, Batasuna.


The Atlanta Thrashers acquired four-time All-Star Keith Tkachuk from the St. Louis Blues on Sunday in a bid to reinforce their faltering playoff position.


An alleged taped confession of the man accused of a York backpacker's murder is played to an Australian court.


Catania, 11:49 - CALCIO, MORTO POLIZIOTTO: AZIONE PREMEDITATA

Un'azione premeditata: definiscono cosÃ¬ gli inquirenti l'uccisione dell'ispettore capo della polizia...


Description: Since news of inmate abuse at Abu Ghraib prison first broke, questions have focused on whether senior officials were to blame.


Hard work pays off for Ivanovic in Sydney

A grueling off-season training regime in Australia paid off for Ana Ivanovic when she fought back from the brink of defeat to beat France's Virginie Razzano 6-1 2-6 7-5 at the Sydney International on Tuesday.


Botswana's Mogae pledges to focus on Aids and jobs

Festus Mogae, the Botswana president, pledged to work hard on Aids and unemployment today as he was sworn in for a second term after winning an election praised by Western diplomats as a model for other African democracies.


Exclusive: For the second time, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is transferring a top-level commander rather than promoting a younger leader--raising eyebrows among military leaders


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes Theo Walcott deserves an England recall after scoring twice in the 7-0 thrashing of Slavia Prague.


New research finds a potent antioxidant in apples could help protect brain cells from Alzheimer's disease. In the animal study, researchers found the antioxidant quercetin was more powerful than vitamin C


Hollywood star Kevin Costner and his wife, Christine, are expecting their first child together.


Paralysis Reversal In Dogs Offers Hope For Humans

An injection of a man made polymer liquid has been used by animal researchers to prevent spinal cord damage in dogs. The treatment may offer hope for preventing paralysis in humans who suffer serious spinal cord injuries.


Line of Scrimmage: Falcons - Ferocious or Fraudulent?

The Atlanta Falcons clinched the NFC South on Sunday, officially winning a division that had been all but conceded to them by Halloween with a 35-10 triumph over the Raiders.


Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) goes to the basket while guarded by Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (11) of China in the first half Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, in Houston.


Bob Barker takes final bow on "The Price Is Right"

Giving away one more car to an ecstatic contestant, TV host Bob Barker taped his last round of "The Price Is Right" on Wednesday, ending 35 years as host of America's longest-running game show and five decades on network television.


A European Union court on Wednesday confirmed it had upheld curbs imposed by the EU's executive on Microsoft, dismissing the software giant's appeal for a suspension.


UN Anti-Terror Measures Ineffective -- Experts

U.N. measures aimed at crippling  al Qaeda have had little impact on the threat of terrorism and  need to be tightened, a panel of outside experts reported on  Thursday.


MO: ARAFAT - PAPA, UN LEADER CHE AMAVA IL SUO POPOLO

Citta' del Vaticano, 11 nov. (Adnkronos) - ''Yasser Arafat e' stato un leader di grande carisma che ha amato il suo popolo ed ha cercato di guidarlo verso l'indipendenza nazionale''. Sono le parole del Pontefice


France tries to calm jitters on SocGen scandal

France stepped up efforts to restore confidence in the banking system as Societe Generale faced tough questions on Friday over why it failed to prevent the biggest financial dealing scandal in history.


All eyes were on Champ Car title protagonists Sebastien Bourdais and Bruno Junqueira during qualifying for Sunday's Lexmark Indy 300 but, despite the watchful gaze of a record 85,741 fans, a man who knows every inch of the 2.795-mile Surfers Paradise


Anurag BasuÂs Metro, a film about urban relationships, is close to


U.S. and China agree on FX flexibility: Paulson

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson   said on Friday that the United States and China agree currency   flexibility is "very important."


Challenged by the UN nuclear chief to prove their atomic programs are peaceful, North Korea said it would scrap its "nuclear deterrence" if the United States ended its hostile policy and Iran said negotiations with three European countries may "bring fruit


Nello stesso mese tasso inflazione aumentato dello 0,4%


US forces say they have advanced into a  mainly Shia suburb of Iraq's capital, as a stand-off continues in Najaf.


H.I.V. Risk Halved by Circumcision, U.S. Agency Finds

The directors of the two largest funds for fighting the disease said they would consider paying for circumcisions in high-risk countries.


Giambi, Pavano sound sour notes as Rocket lurks

Two sour notes jarred the upbeat mood at Yankee Stadium after New York won the deciding game of its series against Boston on Wednesday, Jason Giambi's downward spiral and the end of pitcher Carl Pavano's season.


Howard Stern to Broadcast on Sirius Radio in 2006

Howard Stern, one of the most popular  U.S. radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast  his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. beginning in 2006,  after being dropped earlier this year from several stations  that objected to his often off-color humor.


Fire in Buenos Aires nightclub kills 149

The fire might have been caused by a flare, which are sold on the streets all over Latin America for the New Yearâs celebrations.


Abbott seeks drug-eluting stent approval from FDA

Abbott Laboratories Inc. on Friday said it submitted its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its drug-coated stent called Xience and expects to start selling the heart device in the first half of 2008.


Abbas's Brush with Gunmen Makes Vote Urgent -Aide

A gunbattle sparked by militants confronting moderate interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on a visit to Gaza underscores the urgent need for elections to


The retailing company Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc., as its new chief executive and president.


An explosion in a crowded market in the southern Philippines has killed at least 11 people, officials say.


FAA: Space tourists must be told of risks

One way trip, no refunds Caution: this could be a one way trip. This is what would-be space tourists will have to be warned before they set off on sub-orbital jaunts, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said.â¦


Caterpillar Reports Higher Profit, but Cuts Forecast

The construction equipment maker earned $927 million in the quarter as strength in its integrated service business offset weakness in North America.


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The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers to claim 87,485 undelivered income tax refund checks; 766 are in Connecticut.


Most councils in England are giving a good and improving service to local people, the Audit Commission says.


Sears showed a relatively nice boost in its November comps.


In a move that has been dubbed as 'disastrous' by the Royal Society of Chemistry, Exeter University is to drop the teaching of chemistry as a subject.


Fla. County Can't Accommodate Blind Voters

County elections officials say they will not have touch-screen voting machines in place for blind voters by the November election, despite a federal judge's order.


Costco profit warning heightens spending fears

Costco Wholesale Corp. COST.O on   Wednesday warned of lower-than-expected quarterly profit   because of disappointing gross margins and a tax reserve,   sending its shares down nearly 5 percent.


BELFAST -- The outlawed Ulster Defense Association has resumed a credible cease-fire and is eligible to play a formal role again in Northern Ireland's peace process, Britain announced yesterday in a surprise move.


Praying for Christian Unity, Pope Sends Treasured Icon Back to ...

Vatican City, Aug. 25--Pope John Paul II on Wednesday kissed a treasured Russian icon and sent it back to Moscow as a sign of his affection for the Russian Orthodox Church and his desire to end


A FIRST goal for Charlton from Moroccan defender Tala El Karkouri saw them preserve their unbeaten Premiership home record as they beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0.


Brokaw Says Goodbye, Chokes Up on 'Today'

NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw arrives to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America gala, Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, in New York, where he was honored at their annual "Making a Difference" benefit.


Weak January Dashed Retailersâ Gift-Card Hopes

High gasoline and food prices, the slumping housing market, tighter credit and tougher job prospects pushed some consumers to the edge.


Manchester United and Arsenal will get an early chance to renew their Old Trafford rivalry after being drawn together in the Carling Cup Wednesday eight.


In what may be his final official overseas trip, Secretary of State Colin Powell ( search ) plans visits to Bulgaria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Morocco from Dec.


U.S. phone company Qwest  Communications International Inc  on Tuesday reported an  89 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit, boosted by a benefit  related to income tax.


Police say they are holding four men under anti-terrorism legislation after a tip-off from a newspaper, which said the suspects tried to buy explosives for a dirty bomb.


The Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday placed right-hander Brad Penny on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right biceps muscle.


Online search leader Google Inc. is becoming more bookish.


The incoming president of the European commission, JosÃ© Manuel Barroso, today unveiled a number of human rights initiatives in a last-ditch attempt to persuade the European parliament to back his executive team.


Sirius Shares Slip on JPMorgan Downgrade

Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., whose shares have doubled over the past month, on Wednesday fell 8 percent after a JPMorgan analyst said that a further rally would make the stock expensive relative to its growth potential.


The U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued a ruling in a tax refund case that the transactions under question were a tax avoidance mechanism, and not an investment strategy.


R&B bad boy R. Kelly has filed a criminal complaint against a member of Jay-Z's posse after a pepper-spray attack abruptly ended the rappers' joint tour.


Former US Army Sgt. Charles Jenkins believes his conviction and sentence to 30 days in jail for desertion after nearly 40 years in North Korea is âvery fair,â his defence lawyer said in Japan today.


Inside the Green Zone, grateful survivors and new sense of ...

BAGHDAD, Iraq There's a sense of relief as well as dread running through the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad, a day after a deadly attack there.


With Celtic Gerald Green serving as grand marshal, the 18th Hot Dog Safari to benefit Cystic Fibrosis/The Joey Fund will be one week from today at Suffolk Downs.


The family of a couple paralyzed after they allegedly received an unapproved toxin instead of botox has sued the company that makes the toxin, the clinic where they got the shots, and others they blame for their condition.


A UN human rights expert charged with corruption in Bangladesh is remanded in custody.


Oil flirts with 50 a barrel before retreating

PARIS Oil prices rose to a record Monday but shied away from the $50-a-barrel mark, as traders expressed concerns that hurricanes had hurt output in the United States while commercial supplies remained low.


Saudi Arabia's king warned Saturday that all of the Middle East is threatened by escalating conflicts around the region, from spiraling sectarian violence in Iraq to rising tensions in Lebanon to fighting among Palestinians.


Colloqui in residenza di famiglia del presidente americano


Death Penalty Tests a Church as It Mourns

A Connecticut congregation debates capital punishment after the brutal murders of three of its members.


Petrolio: Paniere Opec Balza 42,60 Dlr Al Barile, Nuovo Record

(AGI) - Roma, 20 ago. - Tocca il nuovo record di 42,60 dollari al barile il paniere Opec. Lo ha annunciato l'Opecna, l'agenzia di stampa del cartello petrolifero. Il record precedente era stato toccato mercoledi' a 42,07 dollari.


Polish leader hopes to boost ties with Libya

Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka arrived in Tripoli on Tuesday for a two-day visit that is to include talks on co-operation in the oil sector and a meeting with Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi.


Dollar Plunges to Record Low Against Euro

The dollar dropped to record lows  against the euro on Friday, succumbing to negative sentiment  and erasing all of the U.S. currency's earlier gains following  a robust U.S. October employment report.


claimed one of its suicide bombers was behind Tuesday's attack, in which 57 people were wounded. "A suicide bomber has not been ruled out," a US Army official said later in Washington.


Pending home sales fell 12.2 percent in July

Pending sales of previously owned homes fell by a surprising 12.2 percent in July as credit tightened up amid troubles in the housing and subprime mortgage sectors, a real estate trade group said on Wednesday


Reports: CA may escape charges in DOJ deal

Accounting fraud charges against CA will be dropped if the company meets certain conditions, including paying compensation and appointing an independent overseer of its accounts, according to reports in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.


Wall Street headed for a sharply higher open Friday as a strong outlook from IBM encouraged investors to buy back into stocks after their huge drop this week.


England's record-breaking run of victories threatens to come to an abrupt halt in the second Test against South Africa after they saved one of their worst recent batting performances for their final match of a triumphant year.


School-based obesity prevention promising

NEW YORK  - A multi-component health promotion program in schools may help excess weight gain among 12 to 13 year-olds, a Dutch study shows.


A UK snowboarder has died after spending a night trapped at the bottom of a 150m-deep canyon, German police have said.


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HHS Calls For Plan To Counter Threat of Flu

The stockpiling of antiviral drugs, making more flu vaccine and better surveillance for new flu strains were among the suggestions mentioned in a long-awaited draft document, released yesterday


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Even Losers Can Make the Playoffs This Year

The final wild-card spot in the N.F.C. will probably come down to a battle among three 6-8 teams.


'He is stable now. He experienced chest pain due to exertion and high blood pressure but that has now been brought under control through medicines,' a doctor said.q


The Life of Gallant Knights, Off Ye Olde Jersey Turnpike

Medieval Times, a dinner-theater attraction, has grown to become a theme restaurant empire.


SAN FRANCISCO Today the idea of building a custom-designed workstation computer in Silicon Valley seems quaint. In both engineering and scientific markets, inexpensive off-the-shelf systems, coupled with the


It was a perfect day all around for Boston College. No. 14 BC went 18 for 18 from the free throw line and beat West Virginia for the 14th time without a loss, rolling past the Mountaineers, 69-56, yesterday in Morgantown, W.Va.


Nevada teachers have filed a legal challenge that could curb the influence of the state's largest union in its Democratic caucus later this month.


Anglo-Irish attempts to seal a lasting political settlement in Northern Ireland hinge on whether the IRA will allow pictures to be taken of their weapons being destroyed.


The company reports a decline in same-store sales for the third quarter.


The Lebanese cabinet has approved a bill that will allow President Emile Lahud to seek re-election, despite Western and domestic opposition to such a move.


Terrorist Bombing Trial Begins in Madrid

A Spanish trial began on Thursday of 29 people charged with involvement in the Madrid train bombings, which killed 191 people three years ago in the deadliest al Qaeda-related attack in Europe.Comment


Al terzo posto in Europa invece per le bollette del gas


Ukrainians Vote for New President in Tight Race

Voters across Ukraine are casting ballots for a new President to succeed outgoing President Leonid Kuchma. The election is being watched by the West as a possible indicator of the country's future course.


Senegal bans reggae star for criticizing president

Senegal banned reggae star Tiken Jah  Fakoly from the West African country on Wednesday after he  strongly criticized President Abdoulaye Wade at a concert in  Dakar and called on him to "leave power."


CVS Again Increases Its Offer for Caremark

CVS delivered what it hoped would be a knockout punch in the fight to acquire Caremark, raising its offer to $26 billion.


When I saw a young guy on the escalator, a large television on his shoulder and a gleam of triumph in his eye, I knew I was where I belonged.


College Basketball: Illinois, Wake Forest Cruise

LAS VEGAS (Sports Network) - Luther Head scored a game-high  18 points to lead top-ranked Illinois over Northwestern State,  69-51, in the Las Vegas Holiday Classic at Valley High School.


Sony Ericsson leaves smartphone sufferers spitting

No more bugfixes for you Sony Ericsson's long-suffering smartphone users are spitting mad at a decision by the company not to issue any more firmware updates to their phones. The policy was confirmed on Tuesday, and affects owners of the P990i smartphone, M600i communicator and W950 music phone.â¦


A prominent critic of Zimbabwe's President Mugabe, Archbishop Pius Ncube, is sued for alleged adultery.


Ofcom rules on Celebrity Big Brother racism rumpus

C4 forced to broadcast apology TV watchdog Ofcom has administered a stern telling-off to Channel Four for its handling of the Shilpa Shetty Celebrity Big Brother racism rumpus.â¦


Scientists believe they have tracked down the origin of a low-frequency "hum" that emanates from the Earth.


Company helps dust off and release an old HP Labs optical character recognition engine.


It may not be clear who won the presidency, but the July 2 election vividly demonstrated that Mexico is shifting toward a two-party system, with parties of the left and right holding the most seats in Congress.


Londra, 16:50 - F1, SPY-STORY: MCLAREN RINUNCIA AD APPELLO CONTRO SENTENZA FIA

Niente appello. La McLaren si tiene la cancellazione di tutti i punti nel mondiale nel mondiale cost...


A Kevin Kuranyi hat-trick against Austria gave Juergen Klinsmann a victorious start as Germany coach on Wednesday, but the 3-1 scoreline flattered his side, who struggled at times against their Alpine ...


Toddler rescued four days after earthquake

A Japanese toddler was today pulled alive from his family car that had been buried in a landslide for four days after a deadly earthquake.


North Korea accuses United States of hostility, lies

An external audit of U.N. funds in North Korea is a hostile maneuver by the United States, Pyongyang said in a letter to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon circulated on Thursday.


The Browns started the season on a good note for the first time since 1994, and the win buoys the teamâs hopes for the near future.


James McFadden fires  Scotland to the top of Euro 2008 qualifying Group B after a nerve-shredding win over France in Paris.


Outside the Old HagÃ¥tÃ±a Grill, a group of people chatted and smoked on a bench. A number of cigarette butts were scattered on the streets outside the restaurant.


By Chris Woodyard  Booming demand for new jetliners is driving up the cost of carbon fiber, a high-tech material used in products ranging from cars to hockey sticks.


Protect Caribou By Killing Logging, Not Wolves: Environmentalists

By DENNIS BUECKERT  OTTAWA (CP) - Environmentalists are slamming a proposal to protect British Columbia's dwindling population of mountain caribou by killing wolves and cougars.


New US media reports on politician Mark Foley's e-mails to young men dog the Republican Party.


DECEMBER 24, 2004 -- The FDA's recent warnings about drugs such as Vioxx, Celebrex and Aleve have left some people on edge, but one area doctor says one of those drugs is still safe.


DA Won't Prosecute Bishop Accused of Rape

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - A district attorney said Monday that he would not prosecute Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Dupre on child rape charges because the statute of limitations has expired in the case...


London's luxury homes are now the most expensive in the world, experts say, with foreign buyers, salary bonuses and steady interest rates driving prices up in the capital's overheated property market.


Bush, in Canada, Declares He'll 'Reach Out' to Friends

President Bush said Wednesday that a "new term in office is an important opportunity to reach out to our friends," but he remained uncompromising about


By LISA VERNON-SPARKS  Journal Staff Writer  COVENTRY  - In at least one local school, the days of the traditional chalkboard are numbered.   This month, courtesy of Hewlett-Packard, Washington Oak Elementary School started using tablet PCs in five of its classroom.


Sexual abuse trials underway on Pitcairn

Pitcairn Island's sex trials have started this morning with Mayor Steve Christian the first to face the court. The prosecution has told the court Mr Christian committed offences against four women between 1964 and 1975.


With one draft-day deal, Scot McCloughan knew there would be increased interest in the San Francisco 49ers in New England.


Bill Gates made three public appearances during a trip to California late last week. Some of the more interesting moments, as captured in the media coverage: San Francisco Chronicle: "Gates took questions


Finn Kydland and Edward Prescott have won the Nobel prize for economics for their work in showing how business cycles affect international trade.


GOING COMMANDO: The 'South Park' boys take aim at the war on ...

It began the way so many of their ideas have, with Trey Parker and Matt Stone slouched in front of a TV three years ago, avoiding work, screwing off.


Box-office treasure is a little harder to come by on the new voyage of "Pirates of the Caribbean." The third installment in the Walt Disney Co. franchise, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," hauled in $112.5 million from Friday to Sunday, well below last summer's $135.6 million opening weekend for its predecessor, "Dead Man's Chest."


Success in the world's most popular, high-tech and, some might say, glamorous form of auto racing -- Formula One -- can often come down to one decision: when to stop and pit for fuel and tires.


An extremist who plotted to kidnap and behead a British soldier was sentenced to life in prison Monday by a judge who said he was a fanatic determined to carry out his violent plan.


GDP growth below US economists' expectations

The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.7 per cent in the third quarter, which is below expectations. However, the Commerce Department says the rate has been bolstered by healthy consumer spending accompanied by the lowest inflation in decades.


Senior Democrats Urge DNC Chairman to Stay

Senior Democrats are trying to persuade national Chairman Terry McAuliffe to continue his service as party chairman, especially if none of the current candidates gains momentum in the race to replace him.


Marked by a rich military history and a poor economy, U.S. territory pays high cost in war.


In Clash With Marines, Reservists Gain Ally in VFW

The national commander of the proud, patriotic, 2.4 million strong Veterans of Foreign Wars (motto: "Honor the dead by helping the living") took one look at the mushrooming dispute between three antiwar Marine reservists and the U.S. Marine Corps, and knew where his sympathies lay: with the prote...


Bryant Scores 25 in Lakers' Win Over Clips

Kobe Bryant scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers got major contributions from their ever-improving reserves Friday night, beating the Clippers 113-102 in a preseason game. Corey Maggette scored 23 points for the Clippers, whose subs were outscored 63-41 by their counterparts.


After Water, Deepa Mehta goes to Hollywood

Mehta will soon direct a biopic of Princess Julia Lee of Korea, for the makers of Brokeback Mountain.


The New York Film Festival paid tribute to Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar, whose latest movie, "Bad Education," is the centerpiece of the 42nd annual festival.


If it's organic, EU labels will tell it like it is

EU ministers ended 18 months of squabbling on Tuesday over new rules for organic farming and came up with a labeling system that will tell consumers exactly what they are buying.


AP: U.S. Foresaw Terror Threats in 1970s

Nearly three decades before the Sept. 11 attacks, a high-level government panel developed plans to protect the nation against terrorist acts ranging from radiological "dirty bombs" to airline missile attacks, according to declassified documents obtained by The Associated Press.


A Fearsome Foursome Battle at the Face-Off Classic

The four lacrosse programs that have combined to win every national title since 1991 comprise the Face-Off Classic today at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.


Pope John Paul II Calls for Peace in Christmas Day Message

Pope John Paul II called for an ``end to the spread of violence'' and for support to ``sustain the efforts to build peace'' in his annual Christmas Day message.


Turkmen Leader Scolds Presenters on Makeup

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan - Turkmenistan's authoritarian leader has scolded national television presenters for wearing too much makeup and told them to look natural.   "Female presenters wear too much whitening powder...


At least five Pakistani soldiers die in a roadside bombing in the North-West Frontier Province, officials say.


The U.S. military said seven suspected insurgents killed and one coalition soldier wounded in southern clashes.


UK record labels to sue song-swap pirates

Record companies in the UK are for the first time to sue music fans who download tracks illegally from the internet. The British Phonographic Industry, the trade body for record labels in the UK, is to announce


Cuba's 'legendary' leader, Fidel Castro, broke his knee and fractured his right arm when he fell down behind the podium during a speech at a graduation ceremony in Santa Clara.


Apple may launch movie downloads: analysts

Apple Computer Inc. may soon  launch a service that allows users to download feature-length  films, boosting its presence in the digital home, analysts said  on Tuesday.


Rice to host Libya as former foes mend ties

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will host Libya's foreign minister on Thursday -- the first visit by the top Tripoli diplomat since 1972 -- in a sign of warmer ties between the former foes.


Kibbutz Yasur Journal: The Kibbutz Sheds Socialism and Gains Popularity

Israelâs kibbutzim are once again thriving, attracting new members with a mellower version of collective living.


While many actresses fantasize about wearing Valentino or Zac Posen on the red carpet, Ellen Page has a completely different idea.


Online marketplace eBay Inc.  said  on Wednesday quarterly profit rose 44 percent, helped by growth in its PayPal service, but results missed Wall Street expectations.


First to Futile in 24 Hours as Knicks Waste the Day

First place, and the warm, fuzzy feelings that came with it, felt great for about 23 hours. By the 24th hour, the Knicks looked and played more like a team destined to wander the depths of the Atlantic Division.


Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday it will pay $1.6 billion in cash to acquire Opsware Inc., a software company founded by Internet pioneer Marc Andreessen that helps companies lower the cost and complexity of running their data centers by automating certain management tasks.


'Mi ha cercato lui, ripete di essere innocente'


Sheffield, 22:47 - ATLETICA, SHEFFIELD: PISTORIUS SQUALIFICATO NEI 400 METRI

Oscar Pistorius è stato squalificato per invasione di corsia nei 400 metri al Grand Prix di S...


Iran is to move its foreign currency reserves from dollars to euros as the US continues to press for sanctions against Tehran.


James McFadden is set to be reunited with former Scotland boss Alex McLeish after Everton agreed an undisclosed fee to sell the winger to Birmingham.


Examiner Reports No Visible Thanou Injuries

Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and  Katerina Thanou came out of hospital after a mysterious  motorcycle crash which left Kenteris with scratches and Thanou  with no visible injuries, according to a medical report.


It could make about $160 million in the US.


Experts argue that preparations against avian flu have to continue, even if the virusâs failure to mutate into a pandemic strain has given the world more time.


Colleges Wisconsin is the new No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll and Big Ten rival Ohio State is on the Badgers' tail at No. 2. The Badgers (26-2, 12-1), on top of the poll for the first time in school history, play the Buckeyes (24-3, 12-1) in Columbus Sunday. Wisconsin received 35 first-place votes and ...


Blond R's Blog: Set up IIS 7 w/ MySQL and PHP 5

On the "Blond R" blog, there's a first posting that shares some of the knowledge that the author has gained from working to get IIS7 installed with MySQL and PHP 5.   As all of us are talking about the new coming Windows Vista, I decided to dedicate my first post to guide you all on how to setup IIS 7 along with MySQL and PHP 5.   He hadn't found a tutorial that covered getting all three working well together, so decided to create his own - complete with screen shots for each step of the way. First, IIS is set up, then PHP, then, finally, the MySQL installation is completed and all three are tied together. All downloads are linked as well to make it even easier to set your system up.


Smokers across England are having their final puff before the ban on lighting up in enclosed public places begins.


Menstruation as a Source of Stem Cells? Maybe Not

The prospect that âthe curseâ might be a source of stem cells to sustain life was a surprise to some experts.


Beckham's lucrative Galaxy move sparks high U.S. hopes

David Beckham's much trumpeted move to LA Galaxy this week has thrown the spotlight on the financial impact he is likely to make on the game in the United States.


Oprah Winfrey and Discovery to Create New Cable Network

Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications said on Tuesday that they would jointly create OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, a cable television channel to make its debut in 2009.


A book-distribution company owned by Lanham-based Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group has stepped in with an eleventh-hour bid to take over a larger competitor.


Stock futures rise as GDP data seen higher

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday on optimism the government will raise its estimate of third-quarter economic growth, a move that would suggest stronger momentum for corporate profits.


Ernst & Young to Pay $125 Mln Settlement

Ernst & Young LLP (ERNY.UL: Quote, Profile, Research) , one of the four largest US accounting firms, agreed Friday to pay a total of $125 million to settle US claims arising


Every president issues âmidnight regulationsâ in the twilight of the term. In the waning days of the Bush administration expect a wave of them.


NASA's Longest-Serving Astronaut to Retire

John W. Young, Commander of First Shuttle Mission and NASA's Longest-Serving Astronaut, to Retire. HOUSTON Dec 8, 2004 - The longest serving astronaut in history, who flew twice to the moon and commanded


Houston Rockets Jon Barry (20) and Tracy McGrady, right, block the path of Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette (50) during the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Houston.


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Polamalu, Steelers sign 4-year extension

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu signed a four-year contract extension on Monday that made him the team's highest-paid player and one of the NFL's top-paid defensive backs.


Yes, the holiday season is, or certainly should be, about spiritual and personal things having marginally to do with mass consumption.


Writersâ Strike Tests the Mettle of 2 Outsiders

The president of the Writers Guild of America West and his chief lieutenant are deliberating a question that may bode ill for both: Is their rebellion over?


Eastman Kodak axes 870 jobs in Britain, France

Eastman Kodak said it would axe 870 job cuts across Britain and France as part of a global cull blamed on the increasing popularity of digital photography.


Court sets aside award in Philip Morris case

A divided Supreme Court set aside on Tuesday a $79.5 million punitive damages award won by a longtime smoker's widow against Altria Group Inc.'s Philip Morris unit.


Third-seeded Maria Sharapova   pulverized Frenchwoman Emilie Loit 6-0 6-1 on Thursday to   cruise into the third round of the U.S. Open.


Bobcats snap Boston's nine-game winning streak

The Charlotte Bobcats handed the Boston Celtics only their fourth loss of the season, ending their nine-game winning streak in a 95-83 victory on Wednesday.


Premiers complain about cash as health care summit set to begin

OTTAWA - Ottawa's latest $12 billion offer is not enough to fix Canada's health care system, some premiers are charging as they prepare for an historic three-day summit with the prime minister.


Turkey registers frustration as France prevents the EU opening membership talks with Ankara in a key area.


Bomb scars Rice mission to halt fighting

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, moving quickly after an Israeli bomb killed a number of children, won a suspension of aerial bombing from Israel that capped a weekend of diplomatic disappointments.


Rangers move above Celtic at the top of the SPL for the first time in over a year. Nacho Novo continued his scoring run to give Rangers the win that puts them on top of the SPL after Celtic slipped up earlier in the day at Dundee.


The remnants of Hurricane Ivan swung back into the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to develop into a tropical storm on a path westward toward southwest Louisiana and Texas.


KleenAir Systems Inc. Exhibits at Frankfurt Automechanika Show

Sept. 22, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) exhibited this week at the annual Automechanika Show in Frankfurt, Germany, which is the leading international trade fair for the automobile aftermarket and ...


Once the darling of international track and field, now teetering on the brink of disgrace, Marion Jones on Tuesday became the subject of an International Olympic Committee investigation into allegations of doping offenses as a result of BALCO owner Victor


The soldier accused of being the ringleader in the abuse of prisoners at Iraq's Abu Ghraib jail is convicted.


Condition of Indonesia's Suharto worsens

The health of former Indonesian president Suharto, who was rushed to hospital in critical condition last week, deteriorated on Tuesday as doctors tried to avert multiple organ failure, a member of his medical team said.


MediaDefender Used MiiVi to Trap Downloaders

The company that was hired by the MPAA to rein in leaks and catch downloaders of copyrighted material on BitTorrent networks is apparently the victim of a leak itself, with thousands of its own internal e-mails leaked to BitTorrent last week.


Apple Inc  on Tuesday  forecast a quarterly profit below analysts' expectations and  posted disappointing holiday-season iPod shipments, sending its  shares down 11 percent in after hours trade on concern  consumers were cutting spending.


The US says it is preparing a new UN resolution to deal with the crisis in the troubled Darfur region of Sudan.