Aerospace and defense giant Boeing Co. has won a multibillion-dollar contract to revamp how the United States guards about 6,000 miles of border in an attempt to curb illegal immigration, congressional sources said yesterday.


For the record, the play wasn't designed to be as exciting as it turned out to be. As the Lions rallied late in the fourth quarter from a 21-13 deficit, quarterback Joey Harrington


The shadow chancellor faces criticism for reportedly accepting Â£487,000 without fully declaring the sum.


GI Admits to Killing Hurt Iraqi Teenager

A U.S. soldier pleaded guilty Friday to killing a severely wounded Iraqi teenager in what investigators say may have been a mercy killing, the latest of several similar incidents that have undercut efforts by the United States to win support among Iraqis and defeat a rampant insurgency.


Bombers' justification: Russians are killing our children, so we ...

Details began to emerge yesterday as to what may have driven the school siege militants, as yet unidentified, to commit such a horrifying act against children.


Here's a tip for the guy who beat up a 101-year-old woman in a walker and took off with her purse: Get out of New York.


Arkin, Hudson win early awards at "green" Oscars

Oscar voters proved to be a fickle bunch on Sunday giving early awards both to winners expected, such as supporting actress Jennifer Hudson, and unexpected, like supporting actor Alan Arkin.


Israel's security minister warns a sacred site in Jerusalem will collapse unless the number of Muslim pilgrims is limited.


It's the season to be slighted, isn't it? With so many invitations flying around, it is inevitable.


Bill Burkett of Baird, Texas, will have a prominent place in the annals of political trickery. He'll be remembered as the one who aimed at President Bush and felled the mighty Dan Rather and "60 Minutes.


Rastaman Blondy pleads for ICoast peace in landmark concert

Ivory Coast's biggest reggae star Alpha Blondy staged Sunday his first concert in his homeland since it was split by a failed 2002 coup, calling on his countrymen to put their bloody past behind them.


MySpace Agrees to Take Measures Blocking Sexual Predators

The social network will require age verification and use technology to block sexual predators from gaining access to the site.


Little Pakistan-India headway before talks

peace process and remain far apart on ways to resolve their most contentious dispute over Kashmir. resumed talks launched earlier in the year on ways to build confidence about their nuclear and conventional arsenals.


BT Group PLC said Thursday that it will speed up its broadband Internet service in a bid to grab more customers as it reported a 70 percent rise in profit but flat revenues for its third quarter.


SanDisk Unveils ExpressCard Flash Media Reader

A new flash media reader that fits into the ExpressCard slot on MacBook Pros will ship this month.


Counselling in schools is included in an action plan to reduce suicide levels in Wales says the health minister.


WGC - American Express Championship to be Played at The Grove in ...

The International Federation of PGA Tours is delighted to announce that the World Golf Championships - American Express Championship will be played at The Grove, Hertfordshire, England, from September 28 â-ctober 1, 2006.


Bangladesh Islamists threaten Indian cricketers

Islamic extremists have threatened Indian cricketers due to begin a tour of Bangladesh this week with serious consequences if they went ahead with their trip, the Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh said on Sunday.


What would have been the most excruciating kind of loss turned into the most exhilarating kind of win last night for the University of Massachusetts men's basketball team.


Airport authorities in the Indonesian town of Solo confirmed Wednesday that at least 26 passengers were killed after a passenger jet skidded off a slippery runway Tuesday evening.


Little Jackson Pollocks, Exploring in Oil Paint

The Children's Museum of Manhattan ran a recent experiment in creativity to determine whether every preschool painter deserves a gallery show.


Roma, 14:04 - CALCIO, ROMA: 22 CONVOCATI PER LA REGGINA

Luciano Spalletti, tecnico della Roma, ha convocato 22 giocatori per la partita in programma domani ...


Sharapova Overcomes Davenport to Win in Tokyo

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova beat a  hobbling Lindsay Davenport 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 to win the Pan Pacific  Open Sunday.


UK police see key witness in Litvinenko probe

British police, in Moscow as part of an investigation into the Litvinenko poisoning, questioned on Wednesday a Russian who met the ex-spy the day he fell ill.


Turns out Citigroup (C ) CEO Charles Prince really is serious about cleaning house. On Oct. 19, he announced the departure of three top execs who bore operational responsibility for the regulatory shortcomings


MILWAUKEE -- San Francisco Giants manager Felipe Alou hopes Barry Bonds' 700th home run -- whenever it comes -- will change the public's perception of the surly slugger.


A review of UK naval bases aims to reduce overheads and focus on the front line, the defence secretary says.


U.S. military forces killed 11 members of a Mahdi Army splinter group southeast of Baghdad early Thursday, American officials said. The raids were the deadliest against breakaway members of the militia in months.


Non-flasher (we hope) McCartney set for Super Bowl

Stung by last year's Janet Jackson-Justin Timberlake nipple-baring, the folks behind the next Super Bowl halftime show scoured the earth for the least-offensive performer known to man.


BRANDON, Fla. - So much for stealth. Authorities said a trio trying to open a locked door alerted a sleeping homeowner when one of them rang the doorbell. Homeowner Samuel Sanchez, 35, confronted the burglars about 11:30 a.m.


As X Prize Slips Away, Canadian Still Vows to Launch

The leader of a Canadian team preparing to launch a piloted rocket into suborbital space is committed to making the spaceflight, even as hopes to win an international private space race appear to be slipping away.


Straw: Police can bug MPs without asking Cabinet

Launches inquiry into alleged snooping on Sadiq Khan The UK Justice Secretary, Jack Straw, told MPs today that the alleged bugging of a prominent Muslim MP's conversations with a constituent had not been authorised by the cabinet.â¦


Players and Fans Expected to Face Charges in Brawl

Five members of the Indiana Pacers and five Detroit Pistons fans are expected to be charged Wednesday in the November 19 brawl that took place at The Palace of Auburn Hills.


Colgate-Palmolive is to cut about 4,440 jobs -12 per cent of the workforce - and close roughly one-third of its factories amid fierce competition from Procter & Gamble.


La giustizia di Castelli: Â«Bene la taglia leghistaÂ»

Â«Non soltanto Ã¨ un atto legittimo ma anche meritorioÂ». Con queste parole il ministro della Giustizia, Roberto Castelli, plaude allâiniziativa del ministro Calderoli, quella di mettere una taglia sulla


Next time you need emergency services you may be part of a research trial unless you're wearing an armband saying you opt out. In Bodyhack.


Resolution, Friends Provident in merger talks

Britain's Resolution and Friends Provident are in advanced merger talks to create a group worth almost 9 billion pounds, the two insurers said on Monday, rekindling hopes of consolidation across the sector.


KIEV - Ukraine's parliament failed Saturday to pass a set of reforms designed to prevent fraud in the next round of presidential balloting.


Scientists said on Friday that dogs can be used to detect bladder cancer by smelling urine. There is already anecdotal evidence of dogs alerting their unsuspecting owners of skin cancer by persistently sniffing


Portugal mulls liberalizing abortion law

Bishop Antonio Montes Moreira compares abortion to the hanging of Saddam Hussein. Meanwhile, parish priest Tarsicio Alves warns worshippers they'll be automatically excommunicated if they vote "yes" in a referendum Sunday.


Fla. bolstering hurricane fund up to $7B

Florida's Hurricane Catastrophe Fund will seek to borrow several billion dollars so it can quickly pay claims if a large hurricane hits the state this year.


Poor Footwear Ups Diabetes-Related Amputation Risk

Among people with diabetes, wearing inadequate footwear triples the risk of lower-leg amputation, according to a report from Barbados.


Madonna, Gucci aid Malawi orphans amid controversy

Pop star Madonna hosted a celebrity-studded event on Wednesday on the lawns of the United Nations to aid Malawi orphans, the U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF) and -- controversially -- to inaugurate a new Gucci store.


Estonia passes a law banning monuments that glorify Soviet rule, risking further tension with Russia.


N. Nigeria extends warm welcome to Britain's Prince Charles

Britains Prince Charles received a warm and noisy welcome in the ancient Muslim city of Kano in northern Nigeria, the same venue visited by his mother 50 years ago.


Google plan to buy DoubleClick scrutinized in US Senate

Microsoft on Thursday urged a US Senate panel to oppose Google's purchase of online ad targeting colossus DoubleClick, arguing that the 3.1 billion dollar deal threatens competition and privacy.


Ethiopia's "Blatant Fabrications" Anger Eritreans - Opposition Website

Text of report in English by Eritrean opposition website Meskerem.com on 4 March  Eritreans, including main players of the Eritrean opposition express anger at the Western media's speculative and scant evidence- based reporting.


The Federal Reserve raised U.S.  interest rates on Wednesday by a quarter percentage point for a  fourth time this year, citing brightening job markets that  likely mean more increases lie ahead.


Al Comex di New York e' a 852,3 dollari l'oncia


Court Rules Against Heirs to Hyatt Hotel Fortune

Secret details about how the Pritzker  family, the heirs to the Hyatt hotel chain, divided up the  family fortune among feuding members were closer to being  revealed after a court ruling on Thursday.


Rolls-Royce nearly triples profits in 2006

Aerospace engine maker Rolls-Royce has said it had nearly tripled net profit last year to 998 million pounds thanks to a record order book.


Clinton's rich friends queue to give at biggest show in town

Billions of dollars pledged for worthy causes at ex-president's glitzy event.


Bain, 3Com withdraw security-review application

Bain Capital Partners said on  Wednesday it withdrew its application for U.S. national  security approval for its planned $2.2 billion acquisition of  network-equipment maker 3Com Corp .


Do credit granters purposely manipulate credit scores?


BEIJING, Sept. 15 -- A jailed researcher for the New York Times was released in Beijing at about 8:15 a.m. Saturday after serving a three-year sentence for accepting money from a source, a charge he denies.


Melbourne - A hotel bouncer charged over the death of former Australian Test cricketer David Hookes will stand trial early next year on charges of manslaughter and assault, a court heard on Monday.


Revolution midfielder Clint Dempsey was named Major League Soccer rookie of the year yesterday, a decision that symbolizes the league's attempt to emphasize offense.


The top U.S. nuclear negotiator said Friday that he will use weekend talks with North Korea to resolve issues that could impede progress in broader international talks over its nuclear program.


FDA advisory panel isn't convinced that MEVACOR deserves OTC status.


Mese prossimo sentenza Pechino su ricorso azienda italiana


TURIN, Italy -- Juventus and champions AC Milan drew 0-0 at the Delle Alpi stadium, leaving Juve four points clear at the top of Serie A. Milan's newly crowned European footballer of the year Andriy Shevchenko


Jonny Wilkinson will miss England's Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday due to injury.


Cinese di 9 anni ricoverata al Meyer di Firenze


Chris Kaman added another benchmark to his breakout season with 21 rebounds and 20 points, and rookie Al Thornton scored 23 to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings 111-85 Wednesday night.


Res Publica continued to juggle the possible postponing of its promised income-tax cut last week with a potential and perhaps much-needed merger with the Reform Party.


NAACP Sues School District Over Discipline

Security guards in a Seattle-area school district handcuffed black students, twisted their arms and grabbed their hair, the NAACP alleged in a lawsuit filed Friday.


Microsoft's $44 billion bid for Yahoo translates into nearly $1,200 for each unique monthly visitor to Yahoo's web sites. You want more metrics? We got 'em. Get your red-hot data here!


Pity Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT). For all the grief we give the company about its failure to plug security holes in its software, its historical problems with the blue screen


An Indian politician has denied allegations by a weekly newspaper that he bribed a key witness in a high profile riot case.


Ultimately, a Visual Studio package will compete with products from IBM's Rational unit. Coders will get a peek next month.


Bernard Kerik, a savvy street cop who rose through the ranks and was the New York City police commissioner at the time of the Sept.


Blue-eyed rumors and speculation can hold insights, too.


Does the 'Voice of Business' Think the Bill of Rights Covers Insider Tips?

The world is a different place, full of companies that recognize their obligations to all investors, not just the privileged few. Or is it really so different?


US Calls for Reform Clash with Arab Demands

US calls for reform in the Middle East clashed with Arab demands to solve the Arab-Israeli conflict on Saturday as Washington insisted that economic and political modernisation is needed to fight terrorism.


IAEA Envoys Wrestle With Iran Resolution

U.S. and European diplomats tentatively agreed Thursday to demand a new Iranian freeze on uranium enrichment by fall as they fine-tuned a draft resolution meant to deprive Iran of technology that could be used to make nuclear weapons.


Britain's support for the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq has put the public at greater risk of terrorist attacks, the main opposition Conservative party leader David Cameron said Monday — opening a division on the issue with Prime Minister Tony Blair.


Novell CEO Office Vice Chairman to Leave

Networking firm Novell Inc. on Thursday said Chris Stone, vice chairman of the office of the chief executive officer, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.


"Per contrastare crisi mercati, famiglie istigate a debito"


Iraq Declares Martial Law, U.S. Bombs Falluja

NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. warplanes pounded  Falluja Monday as ground forces battled guerrillas on the  outskirts of the rebel-held city that American and Iraqi forces  were poised to storm.


Clinton Recovering After Quadruple Heart Bypass

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton was  recovering on Monday after successful quadruple heart bypass  surgery at a New York hospital, and his doctors said he would  have risked a "substantial" heart attack without the operation.


Armadillo Aerospace, the space company founded by "Doom" creator John Carmack, was the lone competitor in NASA's contest, but flamed out in the end.


St. Helens Activity May Signal Explosion

A strengthening series of earthquakes at Mount St. Helens prompted seismologists Sunday to warn that the once-devastating volcano may see a small explosion soon.


Bush, Kerry Attack Each Other's Policies on Health

President Bush during a daylong trip through Pennsylvania on Thursday "stepped up his attack" on the health care plan proposed by Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (Mass.


Memorabilia from backstage at the tsunami relief concert is to be auctioned to add to the Â£1.25m already raised.


Health costs to surge without better prevention

The cost of caring for aging Americans will add 25 percent to the nation's health care bill by 2030 unless people act now to stay healthy, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.


Dutch Red Cross helps pensioners with dates for Valentine's Day

The Dutch Red Cross will send buses with volunteers carrying roses to old age homes on Valentine's Day to urge lonely pensioners to ask others out on a date, a spokesman said Wednesday.


The Pakistani minister who said the UK's knighthood for Salman Rushdie could justify suicide attacks says he may visit the UK soon.


Crude oil topped $50 per barrel during Asian trading today, pushing past the psychological milestone for the first time then surging further to new record levels likely to unsettle oil-consuming nations.


Petraeus Calls Iraq War âExceedingly Complexâ

In a letter to the troops, Gen. David H. Petraeus wrote that progress in pacifying the country has been uneven.


Students stunned, tired about Taser incident

It has been 48 hours since college student Andrew Meyer was stunned with a Taser during a forum with Sen. John Kerry, and some students are still in shock over what happened.


Off the Stripper Pole and Into the Movies

She no longer dances naked, but the first-time screenwriter Diablo Cody is still exposing herself.


Knicks coach Isiah Thomas recently sat down for his pregame remarks to the media and was asked one of the easiest questions he's faced in a long time. What was it like to be a game out of first place?


Wildlife trade group refuses to defend 2 popularly eaten shark species

THE HAGUE -- The world's oversight body on wildlife trade refused yesterday to defend two sharks from over-exploitation for a range of food, from supermarket fish-and-chips to gourmet shark fin soup.


DePaul University announced Tuesday it has extended the contract of women's basketball Coach Doug Bruno through 2011. Bruno begins his 19th season as coach of the Blue Demons


Right now his bungalow in Juhu looks like a flower orchard. Unarguably IndiaÂs most successful filmmaker, Yash Chopra turned 72 yesterday (September 27).


Dozens dead in Mexico truck crash and blast

MONTERREY, Mexico  - Dozens of people died when a trailer-truck loaded with highly flammable chemicals exploded in a road accident in northern Mexico, Mexican media reported on Monday.


China and Russia are spying on the United States nearly as much as they did during the Cold War, according to the top U.S. intelligence official


Rutelli a proiezione stampa: e' in concorso non fatemi dire


EU leaders say they should turn to new priorities now that they have agreed on institutional reforms.


Why the American President's agenda for the region doesn't square with the perspectives of the area's Arab populace


India's bandit king gunned down in police ambush

India's most notorious bandit, sought by police for almost 30 years, has been shot dead in an ambush by officers on his way to hospital.


Movadoâs Chief Insists the Wristwatch Has a Future

Movadoâs president and chief executive, Efraim Grinberg, says the market for watches as fashion accessories is expanding.


Google Improves Maps with Street Views, Miniapps

Enhanced Maps offering contains street-level views of roads in select cities and new developer tools for creating gadget applications.


Coroner: Anna Nicole Son's Death Unnatural

Authorities in the Bahamas said Tuesday that the sudden death of   Anna Nicole Smith's son over the weekend could not be attributed to   natural causes, but refused to elaborate.


3M Co. MMM.N, the maker of Scotch  tape and Post-It notes, on Tuesday posted a higher quarterly  profit as it saw strength across its portfolio of businesses.


According to Milford, Mass.-based analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group, private-sector archive capacity will hit an eye-popping 27,000 petabytes by 2010.


Businessman loses battle for gripe site domain name

Fails to sway WIPO The figure behind controversial business schemes has failed in his bid to gain control of the .com internet address consisting of his name. A site that criticises his activities has been allowed to keep the name.â¦


Brokerage Merrill Lynch announces its first quarterly loss in six years, as it is hit by exposure to the sub-prime market.


Transmeta streamlines 75 staff out the door

Legal team hunkers down Master of the "streamline," Transmeta today culled about 40 per cent of its workforce.â¦


Arafat Admits Palestinians Made Mistakes

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Yasser Arafat acknowledged Wednesday that the Palestinian Authority had made "mistakes," but the rare admission appeared to be aimed more at deflecting criticism about his corrupt government than making real changes.    In a decade at the helm of the Palestinian Authority, Arafat has resisted attempts to get him to fight official corruption, reform the security services and relinquish some of his near-absolute powers...


Thousands attend the funeral of an ethnic Albanian youth killed by a Serbian border guard, raising fears of unrest.


Commons authorities have insisted they - rather than the Government - will decide if a new director of security is needed at Westminster.


With cellphone video, little brother is always watching

Also: When iPods die. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


More than 1,000 Taliban killed in offensive: NATO commander

NATO forces have killed more than 1,000 Taliban fighters in an offensive in southern Afghanistan, but military efforts to pacify the country are being undercut by a burgeoning drug trade, NATO's supreme commander said.


Chrysalis Capital likely winner of Malden Mills

A $44 million bid from Philadelphia private equity firm Chrysalis Capital Partners has emerged as the likely winning offer for Malden Mills Industries , according to a spokesman for the bankrupt Lawrence textile maker. Managers filed for Chapter 11 protection as part of a planned sale of the maker of Polartec fleece to Boston investor Gordon Brothers Group. ...


Too much sugar-free gum linked to bowel problems

Consuming too much sorbitol, a sweetener widely used in "sugar-free" chewing gum and sweets, can cause serious bowel problems, German doctors said on Friday.


N.Korea Vows to Boost Deterrent, US Rejects Demand

North Korea threatened on Saturday to double the size of its nuclear deterrent and the United States rejected its conditions for a resumption of talks


Education officials close down an Islamic school in East Sussex at the centre of a terror alert.


Russia, Greece keep qualification hopes alive

Krasnodar, Russia (Sports Network) - Russia and Greece earned vital wins as European World Cup qualifying pressed on Wednesday. Russia, which was thrashed by Portugal 7-1 in its last match, rebounded with a 4-0 victory over Estonia.


Guardian Unlimited film editor Xan Brooks runs through this year's Oscar nominations


Rwanda launches a stock exchange as the country still struggles to rebuild its economy after the 1994 genocide.


The wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry apologises after criticising First Lady Laura Bush in a newspaper interview.


Bergamo, 16:19 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: DENUNCIATO TIFOSO CHE LANCIO' PETARDO

La Questura di Bergamo ha identificato e denunciato il tifoso atalantino che domenica scorsa da fuor...


No relief for Europe as G20 shuns action to halt dollar slide

The Group of 20 finance chiefs have shunned action to halt the dollar slide, leaving Europe isolated at the end of a forum here and facing an almost certain further strengthening of the euro.


Torino, 13:08 - CALCIO, JUVE: I CONVOCATI PER L'UDINESE

Sono 19 i giocatori convocati dal tecnico della Juve, Claudio Ranieri, per la gara di domani contro ...


AP: Blockbuster to favor Blu-ray HD disc

Blockbuster Inc. will rent high-definition DVDs only in the Blu-ray format in 1,450 stores when it expands its high-def offerings next month, dealing a major blow to the rival HD DVD format.


Israel strikes again as Gaza factions wrangle

Israeli missiles pounded Gaza on Friday, killing two Hamas militants and shaking the home of Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, as Palestinian factions argued among themselves on whether to stop firing rockets into Israel.


Kuznetsova takes care of Davenport in US Open semis

By Richard Drew, AP. Kuznetsova, the ninth seed from Russia, reached her first Grand Slam final with a stunning 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 triumph over fifth-seeded American Davenport in the semifinals of the US Open.


RUSAIFA, Jordan -- A gunman waited for his children to grow up before he opened fire on tourists in Jordan, killing one, to avenge his brothers' deaths in an Israeli strike on Lebanon in the 1980s, the Jordanian government said yesterday.


Costner stars in creepy-daughter thriller

Kevin Costner will star as  a dad whose daughter begins displaying scary behavior in "The  New Daughter," an indie thriller set to start shooting early  next year.


Women's Soccer: "Fab Five" capture Olympic gold

ATHENS, Greece - When the first whistle chirped, US women's soccer icon Mia Hamm thought it was merely a foul call. She wondered when the endless, harrowing gold medal match against Brazil would finally end.


Explosive growth has made the People's Republic of China the most power-hungry nation on earth. Get ready for the mass-produced, meltdown-proof future of nuclear energy.


Midyear Internet threat reports show professional criminals hard at work

Data from three threat reports show botnets outpacing denial-of-service attacks in the first half of 2007.


City officials detail municipal wireless efforts

IT officials from three California cities detailed their experiences Monday with trying to set up municipal wireless networks, efforts that have yielded varying degrees of success.Speaking during the MuniWireless conference in Santa Clara, Calif., IT executives from Anaheim, San Francisco, and Los Angeles noted development plans for these networks, both for public services and to bridge the digital divide between those with Internet access and those without."Really, it?s been the applications that have been the driving force," said Robb McIntosh, information services manager for Anaheim.The city is in the process of building wireless links for public safety, public works, and other services. EDS runs the city's IT, McIntosh said. Meanwhile, Anaheim's citizen Wi-Fi network, intended for resident access to wireless capabilities, is 70 percent developed, McIntosh said.San Francisco's now-stalled efforts to build citywide wireless links were inspired by the digital divide, said Chris Vein, San Francisco CIO."[Bridging this divide] remains the driving force for us today," Vein said.Plans had called for a mesh network to cover all 49 square miles of the city. EarthLink was supposed to provide the system but that plan did not come to fruition. "Now, we're kind of stepping back, taking a big breath and looking at what we have to do next," Vein said.Anaheim's choice for paying for its citizen wireless network involves selling subscriptions. In San Francisco, payment options such as subscriptions or simply using taxpayer funds are still on the table."We're taking a look at everything," said Vein. "We haven't ruled anything out."Los Angeles also cited digital inclusion as its reason for seeking a wireless network, said Mark Wolf, assistant general manager for the city's Information Technology Agency.Wolf stressed the hurdles in having to provide wireless coverage to a city spanning 464 square miles and extending from the ocean to the mountains. Los Angeles has been doing Wi-Fi on a small basis and has been learning from cities such as Philadelphia and San Francisco. The plan is at a crossroads, Wolf said."It?s a good thing that it's at a crossroads and not cross hairs, in the sites of a gun," said Wolf.?Aside from the altruistic goal of digital inclusion, Los Angeles also is equipping its police force with sophisticated wireless equipment from Motorola. Video capabilities allow police to see a scene before arriving; other features include license plate-scanning, mobile digital cameras, and facial recognition systems.In other talks during Monday's general session at the conference, Padmarsee Warrior, CTO of Motorola, stressed that multiple wireless standards such as Wi-Fi and the newly approved WiMax standard will continue to coexist. While Wi-Fi is limited to covering hot spots, WiMax is good for covering large areas."The right kind of debate for the industry to have is what combination of these technologies provides true value to public safety, to governments, to municipalities, to consumers, to enterprise, to corporations, etc., as the world becomes mobile. And the world is becoming mobile," Warrior said.Speaker Esme Vos, co-founder of MuniWireless.com, emphasized applications for wireless. These included making wireless capabilities available on public transit so people can get their work done while commuting, traffic management, and energy management. Cities such as Riverside, Calif., Tuscon, Ariz., and Milpitas, Calif., are utilizing wireless to provide city services, she said.With cities doubling in size every five years but without the ability to double the number of municipal employees, cities are looking to leverage wireless, Vos said.


Publicist: Hasselhoff was sick, not drunk

A spokesperson for David Hasselhoff denied a report Thursday that the former "Baywatch" and "Knight Rider" star had been turned away from a British Airways flight because he was drunk.


Computer games giant Electronic Arts signs exclusive agreements with the US National Football League.


Luciano Emilio scored two goals to help D.C. United extend its unbeaten streak to seven games with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night in Major League Soccer.


Forget the coasts. A new study finds the highest rates of pitching in to help the community are in Middle America.


Online hangout Facebook, seeking to avoid a second revolt over privacy, is offering members more controls over their personal profile pages as it relaxes eligibility requirements to join.


Fed's Lockhart: jobs soft, but sales strong

Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank Dennis Lockhart said on Monday August's weak jobs report should be evaluated in tandem with indications of strong retail sales.


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6 NATO Allies Refuse to Help U.S. in Iraq

At least six NATO allies are refusing to send military instructors to help the United States train Iraqi officers, another impediment in the Bush administration's drive for support for its effort to pacify Iraq.


Myanmar protests push Iran down U.N. agenda

President George W. Bush announced new U.S. sanctions against Myanmar on Tuesday as world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly focused on rising protests against military rule in the southeast Asian state.


A restaurateur angry at being denied a liquor license threatened to shoot people at the Super Bowl.


Even cars are at risk as floods and building sites drive out rodents from their underground lairs


Prime Minister John Howard has warned of economic disaster under a Latham Labor government - while admitting interest rates were high during his term as federal treasurer.


Federal health officials are investigating whether a more potent strain of E. coli is behind an outbreak linked to fresh spinach that has sickened at least 131 people, half of whom have been hospitalized.


Il nostro Ã¨ il Paese piÃ¹ pericoloso, ma la situazione Ã¨ grave in tutta Europa. CosÃ¬ gli spagnolisi apprestano a lanciare una vera rivoluzione: vietare le maxi per 6 anni dopo aver preso la patente A                                            Due ruote, allarme rosso: Record di incidenti in Italia                                                                                di VINCENZO BORGOMEO


All eyes may be on Iowa and New Hampshire, but many of them are rolling.


The chants follow Albert Pujols every time he steps into the batter's box at Busch Stadium, where he is the most beloved member of a Cardinals team that is feverishly adored by its fans.


EBay Agrees to Limit Racial Slurs on Auction Site

Internet auction house eBay Inc. said on Wednesday it would limit the use of racial slurs after US city officials complained the offensive terms were being used to advertise lawn jockeys and other antiques.


Satellite Spotters Glimpse Secrets, and Tell Them

Hobbyists uncover some of the deepest of the governmentâs secrets and share them on the Internet.


Europe's ATV space truck has been cleared for fuelling, to make it ready for launch towards the end of February.


Russia's Putin says unacceptable to stay in power

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on  Thursday that it would be "absolutely unacceptable" for him to  stay in power after his second consecutive four-year term ends  in May.


Israel Frees 159 Palestinians; Abbas Wants More Out

Israel freed 159 Palestinian prisoners Monday as a gesture to Egypt and moderate new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, but he called for a "serious release" of thousands of security detainees.


VIOXX HEARINGS: GET A TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE

When pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. abruptly pulled its arthritis pain medication Vioxx from the marketplace on Sept. 30, more than 2 million patients were taking the drug.


India need 117 to win second Test against South Africa.


Presidente Camera, ci sono le risorse economiche


The latest quarter showed some encouraging signs, but it may be awhile before investors see results.


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Community News: Latest PECL Releases for 02.27.2007

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Afghans Foil Plan to Disrupt Vote; Campaign Picks Up

Afghan authorities arrested 60 Taliban  guerrillas who were planning to derail the upcoming  presidential election, officials said Saturday, as campaigning  intensified for the poll in a week's time.


Photos of Alleged Abuse Stir Debate in Britain

Photographs that appear to show British soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners were published Wednesday by newspapers in Britain, setting off a new debate about this country's role in the war.


Insurance Probe Widens as Investors Flee

The probe into insurance bid-rigging by New York's attorney general widened to health insurers on Tuesday, unnerving investors worried that more revelations of wrongdoing and lower profits lie ahead.


Microsoft sues domain name registrar for typosquatting

Microsoft has sued domain name registrar Red Register claiming that it is illegally profiting from Microsoft's trademarks.In a lawsuit filed in Seattle earlier this month Microsoft alleges that Red Register snatched up 125 domain names, all "confusingly similar to Microsoft's Marks" in order to profit from Web advertising, a practice known as typosquatting and cybersquatting.Web surfers may be tricked into clicking on ads on these sites "because the person finds it easier to click on the advertisement or hyperlink than to continue searching for the Microsoft site, or because the person mistakenly believes Microsoft has authorized or endorsed the advertisements," the filings state.Typosquatting is the practice of registering domain names that contain misspellings of trademark terms. Cybersquatting is the registration of a variant of trademark.Red Register owns domains such as windowslivecare.com, msnmesnger.com, and ageofmathology.com, Microsoft said in court filings.Microsoft is seeking to take control of the Red Register domains and is asking for the court to fine the company for unspecified damages. The lawsuit was filed Dec. 4 in King County Superior Court in Seattle.Although the domains are now registered to a Tortola, Virgin Islands, company named Versata Software, they were previously registered to Red Register and Microsoft believes the current Versata registration information to be false, the filings state.Domain registrars historically made money by registering domain names to third parties, but that has changed as it has become easier to get into the domain name game. Now many registrars have begun to amass portfolios of domains themselves, or even temporarily registering domains and then dropping them before they are required to pay any fees, a practice called "domain tasting," said Karl Kronenberger, a partner with Kronenberger Burgoyne LLP, a law firm specializing in Internet disputes.Some companies have even set up several domain name registrars and they pass their domain names from one to the other without ever having to pay fees. This is possible, because domains can be held for three days before any fees are due, Kronenberger said.Registrars must be accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the group that oversees the Internet's domain name system, but once that has happened they can get better access to the database of domain names. Companies like Microsoft and Google have become accredited registrars for this reason.There are presently more than 1,000 registrars worldwide, according to Kronenberger. "It costs US$8,000 per year to maintain your existence as a registrar," he said. "once you pay that, you can register domains very cheaply."Some registrars have amassed valuable portfolios without running afoul of trademark law, but Microsoft's Red Register lawsuit is not unprecedented. In October, Yahoo filed a similar lawsuit against Belgium Domains . One month later another lawsuit was filed against Belgium Domains, this time by Dell.Kronenberger said the Microsoft lawsuit "seems to be a pretty straightforward case of a registrar registering large batches of domains containing trademarks."Microsoft has filed at least five other similar lawsuits in recent years. In March it announced that reached a $2 million settlement against Jason Cox of New Mexico and Newtonarch LLC. It also announced a $1 million settlement in a similar suit against Partner IV Holdings.Microsoft and Red Register did not immediately return e-mail seeking comment for this story.


Aimed at digital cameras, Kingston Technology's new Ultimate CompactFlash cards can read data at 45MB/second, write at 40MB/second.


The death toll from a tropical storm buffeting Japan rose Thursday to 14 after searchers found more victims, including two men buried inside their homes beneath mud and debris that had barreled down a mountainside.


NEW YORK - Australian Open and Wimbledon champion Roger Federer began his quest for a third Grand Slam title this season Monday, defeating former French Open champion Albert Costa, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open...


Drawings, photographs and sculptures on display at the New Orleans Museum of Art are good indicators of how children are coping with the trauma of Hurricane Katrina.


Pitcher presumably suffered injury on two-run single

PHILADELPHIA -- Considering the number of times Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens were mentioned in the same breath this year, perhaps it's only fitting they should both make headlines with their respective injuries on the same ...


Bonaventure Kalou struck early after Auxerre's Zimbabwean forward Benjani Mwaruwari swung in a right wing cross which Rangers failed to clear.


LONDON - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will be treated in hospital Friday to correct an irregular heartbeat. Blair, 51, will be hospitalized for the treatment, which is done under local anesthetic.


Blog: Acquisition should help develop market for its hydrogen fuel generator for fuel cells


KeyCorp sells Champion Mortgage to HSBC and Fortress

KeyCorp , a large Midwest U.S.  bank, on Friday said it agreed to sell its Champion Mortgage  subprime lending unit to Britain's HSBC Holdings Plc    and investment firm Fortress Investment Group LLC, so  it can focus on consumer and business banking.


As recently as 1 B.C. (that's Before Cable), snow was the bane of our TV screens. Devices of all types were utilized -- from coat hangers to rooftop antennas -- to help us get a clear picture. Remember your dad saying, "That's it. Stand there and hold the rabbit ears. The picture's perfect." Of course, you had become part of ...


The UK's Treasury Select Committee is to investigate "free" banking and competition in the sector.


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TD posts profit rise, buys Banknorth stake

TD Bank has reported "solid, broad-based results" with a 17 per cent rise in quarterly earnings and a dividend increase - along with a $3.


Racial discrimination tied to breast cancer risk

NEW YORK  - Black women who feel they've been victims of racial discrimination are more likely than their peers to develop breast cancer, a large study suggests.


Olsen Hat Trick Leads United Past New York

Ben Olsen records his first career hat trick, leading D.C. United to a 4-2 victory over the MLS-leading New York Red Bulls on Sunday.


Steve Yzerman, who led the Detroit Red Wings to three Stanley Cups, will have his No. 19 jersey retired Jan. 2.


SAN JOSE, Calif. — Microsoft Corp.'s software platform for personal digital assistants took over the market lead from PalmSource Inc. for the first time in the third quarter, according to market research released Friday.


Dolphins cut Culpepper, Patriots re-sign Brown

The Miami Dolphins have released  quarterback Daunte Culpepper, the NFL said on Tuesday.


I paesi asiatici devono circa 400 miliardi di dollari


Pollution found to limit children's lung development

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


Argentina Beats Italy for Place in Soccer Final

Favorites Argentina beat Italy 3-0  Tuesday to claim their place in the final of the Olympic Games  soccer tournament.


Suicide bomber kills 13 in Pakistani capital

A suicide bomber killed 13 people on Tuesday outside a court in the Pakistani capital Islamabad where the country's suspended chief justice was due to speak, police and officials said.


Film: A Tyrant With a Focus on Loveâs Uncertainty

Otto Preminger became one of Hollywoodâs first and most successful producer-directors. A retrospective at Film Forum celebrates his work.


Agguato nei pressi del casello di Caserta Nord sulla A1


Newly released prosecution documents paint a picture of chronic corruption in former Gov. George Ryan's administration, with alleged payoffs including cigars, cuff links and a free Mexican vacation.


The acquisition by Microsoft and Time Warner of a company with a significant portfolio of patents covering digital rights management technologies generates scrutiny by European antitrust regulators. The main focus of the investigation: Microsoft. By Wendy M. Grossman.


Israel Kills 14 in Gaza Before Key Withdrawal Vote

Israeli troops killed 14 Palestinians in a  Gaza refugee camp Monday as parliament prepared, under tight  security, to debate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to  withdraw from the occupied territory.


Michael Jackson, Accuser's Mom Due in Calif. Court

SANTA MARIA, Calif.  - Michael Jackson was  expected in court on Friday, accompanied by members of his  famous family, to watch his attorney fire tough questions at  the mother of the teenage boy who accuses the pop star of child  molestation.


La vendita per 5,5 miliardi euro, Daimler terra' il 19.9%


China's political leaders celebrate 100th birthday of Deng ...

ELEANOR HALL: China may not be exporting its revolution any more, but the Communists still like to celebrate their revolutionary heroes.


Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor weighed in at 164 pounds yesterday at the MGM Grand Garden in the anticlimactic final step before tonight's rematch, a nontitle middleweight bout.


ÂHide The Truth, Entice The AudienceÂ seems to be a new method of getting sizeable audiences to flock to theatres.


Market bomb kills 11 in Pakistani province

Assail-ants set off a powerful timed bomb next to an army truck parked in a teeming outdoor market Friday in southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 11 people - mostly


Nutrition: Childrenâs Supplements May Skew Research

Nutritional supplements are generally not taken into account when health researchers try to get a snapshot of the nationâs nutritional habits, a new study finds.


Clemens Is All Business at Astrosâ Minicamp

Roger Clemens sidestepped a question about his coming appearance before a House committee investigating performance-enhancing drugs in baseball.


Italians Demand Release of Workers in Iraq

Several thousand people marched in a candlelight vigil in Rome Friday, calling for the release of two Italian female aid workers held hostage in Iraq.


Bush to Seek $2.5 Billion More for Florida

President Bush plans to ask Congress on Monday to rush about $2.5 billion in additional aid to hurricane-battered Florida, administration officials said on Friday.


Vatican sees cultural ÂInquisitionÂ in Europe

ROME The Vatican said Monday that anti-Christian elements were ravaging Europe with a new Inquisition that had claimed a devout Roman Catholic Italian minister because he expressed his faith and called homosexuality a sin.


More than 300 Indians die, 200 hurt in temple stampede

More than 300 Hindu pilgrims were trampled to death and 200 injured in a stampede at a religious festival in western India.


Group Urges Doable Shuttle Repair Method

NASA needs to supply astronauts with a "reasonable, doable and practicable" way to plug space shuttle holes in orbit before resuming launches, an advisory group said Thursday.


England captain Michael Vaughan will field for 20 or 30 overs in Friday's final World Cup warm-up match against Australia.


Images show Pakistan is developing a reactor that can produce weapons-grade plutonium, a US watchdog says.


LOS ANGELES  - NBC has officially  grounded its low-rated freshman drama "LAX" by opting not to  pick up additional episodes of the show, which stars Heather  Locklear and Blair Underwood as airport executives.


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MySpace takes personal profile-advertising matchmaking program for a walk.


Paparazzi ordered away from DiCaprio in Israel

The tables have been turned on a group of photographers whose clash with actor Leonardo DiCaprio's security team in Jerusalem resulted in the arrest of two of his bodyguards by Israeli police.


Staffordshire police sorry for arresting man armed with MP3 player


Seventh-seeded Eleni Daniilidou overcame Jill Craybas of the United States 7-5, 6-1 Tuesday in the first round of the SEAT Open.


An AMD study has revealed changes in global data center energy use.


Beyonce leads Soul Train Music Award nominations

Beyonce, snubbed by various film awards for her role in the movie musical "Dreamgirls," led the field of nominees announced on Tuesday for the 21st annual Soul Train Music Awards, honoring the leading lights of soul, R&B and hip-hop.


Enron Side Deal With Merrill Lynch Was A Sham, Prosecutors Allege

_ An alleged side deal between Enron Corp. and Merrill Lynch & Co. in 1999 shows how Enron was willing to employ suspect financial practices to meet lofty earnings targets, prosecutors said.


U.K. Deaths Confirmed in Iraq Plane Crash

A number of British military personnel  died when an air force transport plane crashed northwest of  Baghdad on Sunday, Prime Minister Tony Blair said.


LOS ANGELES: Legendary US bandleader and jazz clarinettist Artie Shaw, the big band era's reluctant King of Swing, died today at the age of 94, the manager of his orchestra said.


Companies to pitch cheaper Medicare drug plans

Companies that provide Medicare   prescription drug coverage will offer most seniors cheaper   options for 2007 during an enrollment period next month, U.S.   officials said on Friday.


Madrid, 18:13 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: CAPELLO REINTEGRA IN ROSA BECKHAM

Un reintegro richiesto a gran voce da stampa, squadra e tifosi. Fabio Capello ha reintegrato in rosa...


Mantova, 18:00 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: ALLA RIPRESA GRAZIANI TORNA IN GRUPPO

Ripresa degli allenamenti per il Mantova al campo Centrale Te, con il tecnico Di Carlo che ha diviso...


Gunfire erupts near a potential Palestinian leader, though most doubt it was an assassination attempt. JERUSALEM - Gunmen in the Gaza Strip unleashed bursts of automatic-weapons fire Sunday near Yasser Arafat's


Sinn Fein seeks power north and south of Irish border

Sinn Fein is seeking a role in government both north and south of the Irish border, party president Gerry Adams said Saturday, just days before elections in British-run Northern Ireland.


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Employees can benefit from outsourcing, poll says

Although a company's move to outsourcing can sometimes strike fear in employees who see their jobs as endangered, if done right workers may find that the process provides them with an opportunity to advance their careers and hone their skills, according to the findings of a poll out this week.ADVERTISEMENTWhite paper: Solutions to Address IT Control RequirementsLearn how BMC Software Solutions address requirements such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 in this 20 page whitepaper!


Gathering marking birth centenary of Deng Xiaoping held in Beijing

China's top leaders and representatives from all walks of life gather at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing August 22, 2004 to commemorate the birth centenary of late leader Deng Xiaoping, the chief architect of China's reform and opening-up drive.


Report: September Layoffs Jump 45 Percent

NEW YORK - Layoffs announced in September jumped 45 percent from August to 107,863, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said Tuesday.


Iran Revises Constitution to Allow Privatisations

Iran Saturday overturned a key plank of the constitution to allow large-scale privatizations in a bid to overhaul the lumbering economy, over which many hard-line parliamentarians have been trying to maintain state dominance.


Troubled airline still flies, but how long?

An old joke says US Airways, formed by the merger of Mohawk and Allegheny airlines, should have been named Mo' Agony. That is exactly what the airline's investors and employees must be feeling since it filed


Anna Nicole's ex-boyfriend takes mansion

The attorney for a U.S. developer who claims ownership of the waterfront mansion where Anna Nicole Smith lived in the Bahamas said Saturday he has retaken control of the residence on behalf of his client.


WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Qwest Communications on Thursday said it's agreed to pay $250 million to end a federal probe of allegedly fraudulent accounting practices used by former executives.


Swedes Burn Candles in Memory of Tsunami Dead

Candles burned in many windows across  Sweden on Sunday in memory of the victims of Asia's deadly  tsunami, as the government offered its distraught population  hope by cutting the number of missing by one-fifth.


Palm to sell 25 pct stake to private equity

- Palm Inc.  said it will sell a 25 percent stake to private equity firm Elevation Partners for $325 million, and use the proceeds along with the cash on hand and new debt to pay $9 in cash to stockholders.


At least three Palestinians dead as US vetoes UN resolution

At least three Palestinians were killed and others were wounded early Wednesday as Israeli tanks shelled houses in the northern Gaza Strip.


US takes first steps to shut down spyware peddler

The Federal Trade Commission has taken the first step to crack down on the wave of spyware that is being installed on user's machines without their knowledge.


Millions stranded by snow in China holiday havoc

GUANGZHOU, China  - Millions of Chinese shivered through power cuts and water shortages on Wednesday and millions more were stranded by snow and ice ahead of what is for many their only family reunion of the year.


Ukraine rivals fail to resolve differences, opposition leader wants new vote

KYIV, Ukraine (CP) - Ukraine's two rivals for power failed in nearly three hours of talks Friday to resolve a political stalemate over who will lead the bitterly divided country and opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko told a rally he is insisting on a new election.


Report: Microsoft plans to invest in, not acquire, Facebook

The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft may take a stake of up to $500 million in social network, which could push valuation toward the $10 billion mark.


Spymasters turn to games for new recruits

Spymasters to post recruitment adverts in online computer games.


Wired's How To Wiki: Run a Corporate Blog

Steve Rubel, a senior vice president at the Edelman PR firm who blogs at Micro Persuasion, offers a few tips on how to blog for your company without spilling secrets, getting fired or putting your readers to sleep.


US, Iraqi leaders pledge to hold Iraqi elections as scheduled

US and Iraqi leaders on Monday pledged to hold the Iraqi elections as scheduled amid continued violence in Iraq. "I expressed my strong belief that Iraqi elections must


Nikolay Davydenko overcame an ankle injury to advance to the quarterfinals of the ABN Amro, beating Marc Gicquel 6-3, 6-3 Thursday.


Summit day important in African history: AU official

The African Union on Friday hailed the convening of the inaugural summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region as an important event in history.


The global jihad landed in Linda Spence's e-mail inbox during the summer of 2003, in the form of a message urging her to verify her eBay account information. The 35-year-old New Jersey resident clicked on the link included in the message, which took her to a counterfeit eBay site where she unwitt...


Transatlantic ties in limelight at Chirac, Blair meeting

LONDON, Nov 16  - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will try this week to convince French President Jacques Chirac that Europe's frayed relations with the United States can be mended.


Suicide Bombers Hit Iraq's Holy Shi'ite Cities

Suicide car bombers hit Iraq's two main Shi'ite holy cities, Kerbala and Najaf, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens more Sunday, six weeks to the day before an historic election.


International Space Station Status Report: SS07-07

To: SCIENCE EDITORS  Contact: Katherine Trinidad, Headquarters, Washington, +1-202- 358-3749, or John I. Petty, Johnson Space Center, Houston, +1-281- 483-2530, both of NASA   HOUSTON, Feb.


The European Unionâs head office said Monday it had filed a complaint against the United States and Canada for failing to lift sanctions against the EU over its ban on imports of hormone-treated beef.


Shares of CoTherix Inc. CTRX.O rose  2.7 percent  before the bell on Tuesday after Piper Jaffray  initiated coverage of the biopharmaceutical company with an  "outperform" rating and a $10 price target.


Blue Chips Down, Hurt by Exxon Downgrade

U.S. blue-chip stocks were knocked  lower on Thursday after Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM.N was  downgraded by a brokerage, but the technology-dominated Nasdaq  index rebounded from Wednesday's sharp decline.


Bush on cyber war: 'a subject I can learn a lot about'

Real gov network strike might be scarier than botnet DDoS When the presidents of the USA and Estonia met on Monday, cyber warfare was still very much on the Estonian agenda.â¦


Congress votes to expand stem cell research

The Democratic-led U.S. Congress defied President George W. Bush on Thursday and gave final approval to legislation to roll back his restrictions on federally funded embryonic stem cell research.


Internet cafÃ© hoists a latte to celebrate 10-year anniversary

LONDON John Major was prime minister of Britain. The Internet, to most people, was like something out of the Jetsons. "Latte" was Italian for "milk," not American for "coffee.


Urban gospel artist J Moss is a man on a mission to let the world know that "Christianity and salvation is not corny."


Astronauts prepare for spacewalk to rewire station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station prepared for a crucial spacewalk on Thursday to reroute the outpost's power system as NASA engineers worked on plans for a possible fourth spacewalk to fix a stuck solar panel.


Study: Misdiagnosis Led to Birds' Deaths

When several birds fell ill last year at Auburn University's respected raptor center, experts were shocked and puzzled by the explanation that the culprit was a lethal disease never seen before in birds of prey.


PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Trevor Nunn

Playbill - Tom Stoppard's new play, Rock 'n' Roll, takes place over 22 years, from 1968 to 1990 in both Prague and Cambridge, and addresses the roiling changes of that time span.


On island, scientists unearth modern humans' tiny cousin

Scientists have unearthed a new species of hobbit-sized humans that may have lived as recently as 12,000 years ago, sharing the earth alongside modern-day man.


A leading conductor criticises airline security measures preventing musicians from taking instruments on to planes.


Hungary Bans Paprika; National Dish a Health Risk

Hungary on Wednesday ordered food retailers to withdraw all products containing paprika, the fiery red spice that is an essential ingredient in the Hungarian national dish, goulash.


Dozens of election observers kept close watch Friday on teams of vote counters in King County as Washington state's largest county began its tedious hand recount of the governor's race.


The Los Angeles Dodgers hope to move a step closer to clinching the NL West when they continue their four-game series with the Colorado Rockies.


Palestinian President Sworn In, Peace Call Clouded

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Mahmoud Abbas was sworn in  as Palestinian president on Saturday, but his call for a  cease-fire was overshadowed by fresh violence in Gaza and  Israel's decision to cut ties over a deadly militant attack.


A decline in the price of oil helped lift U.S. stocks to their highest level in two-months on Tuesday.


SHREVEPORT, La.  — When Samuel L. Jackson was growing up, people encouraged him to be a doctor, lawyer or a teacher. But it was acting, he said, that gave him the greatest satisfaction.


By David Rasmussen Deseret Morning News  SPRINGVILLE -- Two friends traveling to see the world is one thing. Letting a third party decide exactly where they go is a new twist.


Lawmakers Chide Rumsfeld for Auto-Signed Sympathy Letters

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld did not personally sign his name on letters of condolence to families of troops killed in Iraq but instead had it done by a machine, an


Jaguars' Henderson Replaces Seymour in Pro Bowl

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle John Henderson will make his first appearance in the Pro Bowl as he was chosen as the replacement for New England's Richard Seymour, who is out with a knee injury.


Design on Diagonal Path in Pursuit of a Faster Chip

A maker of software tools has made it possible to route lines diagonally for semiconductor chips, which will add to the speed, efficiency and performance of a generation of smaller chips.


Citigroup to sell, close some non-U.S. operations: report

Citigroup Inc  is selling or closing some retail branches and consumer finance operations in Asia, Europe and Latin America to focus on more profitable businesses, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.


They have been married nearly three years, with their anniversary coming up in August, but if you go by the actual time that Jamie Pinzino and Cheryl Milligan have spent together, they are still very much newlyweds.


Police in Pakistan say two police guards have been charged with helping Briton Rashid Rauf escape custody.


Manager Billy Davies refuses to commit his future to Derby, despite leading the club into the Premiership.


The watchdog in charge of GPs is more interested in looking after doctors than protecting patients, a "bruising" report into serial killer Dr Harold Shipman said.


Actor George Clooney urges intervention in Darfur, telling the BBC he believes ethnic cleansing is taking place.


Car bomb destroys building in Baghdad, kills one

A big car bomb killed at least one person and reduced an apartment building to rubble in a Shi'ite district of southern Baghdad on Saturday, Iraqi police said.


Human Rights Comment Thai PM Thaksin's Contempt for Human Rights

It was yet another black day for Thaksin Shinawatra's premiership. When more than 80 Thais perished at the hands of Thai troops in the deep South on Monday - six in the clash between protesters and security


Cage on fire at box office with "Ghost Rider"

Nicolas Cage raced to the top spot  at the North American box office on Sunday with the cult comic  book adaptation "Ghost Rider," the biggest opening of his  wildly oscillating career.


Senators call for stronger cigarette warnings

Cigarette warning labels should cover at least half of the package's front and back and use graphic color photos of cancer and other health effects to deter smokers, U.S. Senators said on Wednesday.


Why the rich really do get richer -- and how to become one of them.


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Giambiâs ecstatic to be in Yanksâ starting lineup

After Jason Giambi put on his gray No. 25 Yankees road jersey yesterday afternoon, he breathed a sigh of a relief. He was back in the majors.


Mora's Straight Shooting Has Gone to Falcons' Heart

Coach Jim Mora's direct approach has helped lead Atlanta to the second-best record in the N.F.C., behind only the Philadelphia Eagles.


Last of Chinaâs old guard cedes military

Hu Jintao became China's undisputed leader yesterday as the world's most populous nation completed its first orderly transfer of power in the communist era.


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.


Police ask for help from 300 young people who may have seen a teenager being shot dead at a disco.


Michigan has won its first two games by an average of 22 points. The 10th-ranked Wolverines beat Central Michigan 41-17 Saturday after handling Vanderbilt in their opener, but still don't know if they are merely good or potentially great.


Democratic Camp See Winds of Change Boosting Kerry

Democrat John Kerry's campaign was declared a no-gloat zone on Friday after the White House challenger's debate against President Bush but aides said winds of change had begun to blow through the race.


Tommy Burns' reign as Scotland manager seems destined to be a short one as his young and inexperienced side were outclassed by Sweden.


Santander, 13:59 - TENNIS, CORRETJA ANNUNCIA IL RITIRO

Lo spagnolo Alex Corretja ha annunciato il ritiro. 32 anni, Corretja ha vinto 17 tornei ed è ...


Nell'ipotesi accusatoria al momento non compreso l'omicidio


With all the executive shuffling going on, it can be hard to remember who's who at the center of Redmond. Beyond Binary tries to sort things out with a chart of notable hirings and departures.


WirelessWallet begins consumer trials of mobile search and payment via cell phones.


The UN demands access to hundreds of illegal migrants on Lampedusa as Italy continues to expel them by air.


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - Higher fuel prices will help cause the domestic and international airline industry to lose $3 billion to $4 billion in 2004, the International Air Transport Association forecast Monday.


Su fisco, 'Armonizzazione delle rendite tema da affrontare'


CBS Corp said on Wednesday it had paid  $280 million in cash for the popular music social network  service Last.fm.


Syrian diplomat blames Israel for violence

Syria's vice president blamed Israel for the escalating violence in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories Wednesday and denied that his country had a role in the abductions of Israeli soldiers.


Confident Boks eager for World Cup to start

Springboks forward Juan Smith believes his side's 27-3 triumph over Scotland has given them momentum at a crucial stage in the build up to the World Cup.


WORLD 400m champion Jerome Young of the United States has been banned for life for a second doping violation, the US Anti-Doping Agency announced.


A China Eastern Airlines Bombardier CRJ-200 with 53 people on board crashed into a shallow ice-covered lake seconds after takeoff yesterday morning in the inner Mongolian region of China, killing all on board.


White House Proposes Intelligence Changes

WASHINGTON Aug. 26, 2004 - The White House has drafted executive orders aimed at implementing the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations for a more powerful intelligence director and a new national counterterrorism center.


Justine Henin-Hardenne blasted her way  to Olympic gold Saturday, beating Amelie Mauresmo 6-3, 6-3 in a  clash of the world's top two players.


Bush administration to allow continued use of pesticide

The Bush administration announced new rules Thursday to allow U.S. farmers who grow tomatoes, strawberries and other crops to continue using methyl bromide, an ozone-depleting The United States was among a ...


Group Launches 'Asthma Friendly' Toy Certification

SUNDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The weekend after Thanksgiving has traditionally signaled the start of the Christmas shopping season, but as Santa Claus checks his list of who's been naughty or nice, he may also have to make special arrangements for children with allergies or asthma.


Worse Than 2000: Tuesday's Electoral Disaster

Everyone remembers Florida's 2000 election debacle, and all of the new terms it introduced to our political lexicon: Hanging chads, dimpled chads, pregnant chads, overvotes, undervotes


Mail Takes Off with Australia's Flying Postman

BROKEN HILL, Australia  - Deadly redback spiders  lurking in letterboxes or kangaroos bounding along air strips  are occupational hazards for "flying postman" Dave Funnell on  his 620-mile outback mail run.


Bush feels "awe" at Pope who urges Middle East fix

President George W. Bush said on Saturday he felt "awe" in the presence of Pope Benedict, a fellow religious conservative who urged him to seek "regional and negotiated" solutions to Middle East conflicts like Iraq.


Sony to launch advanced digicam to take on Canon

Sony Corp  said it would launch a  new digital single lens reflex camera for advanced users in  November, broadening its product lineup in a move to take on  industry leaders Canon Inc  and Nikon Corp .


Matsushita, Hitachi join forces in plasma screens

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.   and Hitachi Ltd.  are joining forces to battle  fierce competition in the flat screen industry by adding each  others' plasma display panels to their product line-up.


US holds fire on sanctions againt EU in WTO dispute

The United States said Monday it has agreed with the European Union to suspend temporarily its right to impose sanctions on EU goods in a trade dispute over genetically modified organisms.


The European Commission plans to integrate EU mortgage markets, which could lower the cost of loans.


By KRYSTYNA RUDZKI AP Sports Writer Tuesday, February 06, 2007 First it was Manchester United.Comment


U.S. Economy Unexpectedly Sheds 17,000 Jobs

The decline in jobs across a broad spectrum of professions marks the most striking evidence yet that the United States may be slipping into a recession.


An Artist Who Makes the Field His Canvas

The Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki might be the only man who can eclipse George Sisler's major league record of 257 hits in a single season.


Lenovo Names Cuong Do Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer; Creates New Business Transformation Organization

Lenovo today announced the appointment of Cuong Do as senior vice  president and Chief Strategy Officer. He reports directly to William  Amelio, CEO, and is responsible for the company's worldwide strategic  direction.


Gaza truce takes hold despite rocket fire

A ceasefire between Israel and militants in Gaza took hold on Sunday and despite Palestinian rocket attacks in the first hours, Israel promised restraint.


6.0 temblor rattles 'earthquake capital'

But the years-long delay didn't trouble earthquake scientists, who had their equipment in place Tuesday, when a 6.0-magnitude hit near Parkfield, a Central California hamlet known as the nation's earthquake capital.


Africa Power Firms Join to Light Up Dark Continent

The latest scheme to spread  electric light in Africa may sound familiar, but this time  African leaders say they have the will, and financial backing,  to succeed.


Ukraine Guards Glad to Work for Yushchenko

Among the orange ribbons, rabbit ears and dyed hair of the Ukrainian students who have become the happy face of the Orange Revolution, a darker color has become more prominent: the green camouflage uniforms of a far-right nationalist group.


Hoffa Wins Gold Again in Shot Put; Nelson 2nd

The United States got off to a strong start Saturday in the world track and field championships, with Reese Hoffa and Adam Nelson finishing 1-2 in the shot-put.


No. 3 Kansas had its preferred starting lineup intact and on the floor when the game began for the first time this season, and it showed.


High Court Weighs Constitutionality of Beef Ads

U.S. Supreme Court justices on  Wednesday questioned whether the government can compel cattle  ranchers to pay for an industry marketing program, famous for  its "Beef, It's What's for Dinner" advertisements.


Armed forces personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan will get a council tax rebate under new government plans.


L'ecologista keniana Maathai Ã¨ il nuovo premio Nobel per la Pace

64 anni, assistente del ministro dell'ambiente in Kenya, ha dedicato tutta la sua vita alla lotta contro la desertificazione in Africa. Â«Sono sconvolta. Davvero non so cosa direÂ», dichiara. OSLO - E' l'ambientalista


WASHINGTON Oct. 1, 2004 - The Bush administration, struggling to show progress in attacking this country's soaring trade deficits, won a commitment Friday from China that it would move "firmly and steadily" to a flexible, market-based currency.


Japanâs Bank, as Expected, Leaves Key Rate Unchanged

Nonetheless, some investors expect the bank to cut borrowing costs this year, backtracking from its pledge to raise interest rates gradually.


Stocks set to fall as credit worries flare up

Stock futures fell on Friday, suggesting  Wall Street shares could open under pressure after British  mortgage lender Northern Rock  became the biggest UK  casualty of the current liquidity squeeze.


A Thai court ruling clears the way for a party allied to ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra to form a government.


The U.S. military announced on Friday the deaths of six more soldiers in Iraq, hours after U.S. President George W. Bush predicted a bloody summer lay ahead.


Rebuffed by Party, Sharon Presses on with Gaza Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  vowed on Thursday to press ahead with his Gaza pullout plan  despite his own party's humiliating rebuff of his bid to forge  a coalition with the pro-withdrawal Labour Party.


British jets intercept eight Russian bombers

Britain's air force scrambled four Tornado warplanes on Thursday to intercept eight Russian long-range bombers, the Ministry of Defence said.


Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton argued on Tuesday that Barack Obama's frustration with losing prompted him to look for a fight in their latest debate. Obama said his rival and her husband, former President Clinton, were distorting his record.


Last night, leading Maine by three goals after two periods, Harvard found itself in the exact scenario the team faced last season.


Suicide Bomber Attacks Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry

Militants apparently linked to Al Qaeda turned two neighborhoods of Riyadh, the Saudi capital, into battle zones late Wednesday, with booby-trapped cars exploding outside


China Landslide Leaves 65 Villagers Missing - Xinhua

A landslide destroyed 25 village houses  in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou on Friday and  65 villagers, asleep at the time, were missing, Xinhua news  agency said.


Affleck ponders price of fame in "Hollywoodland"

Ben Affleck said he drew on personal  experience to play 1950s television Superman star George Reeves  in a new film which uses his mysterious death to examine the  highs and lows of Hollywood fame.


Virgin Signs Deal With SpaceShipOne Designer

A ticket may soon be all that separates you from a dream voyage to the final frontier. British entrepreneur Richard Branson said Virgin company -- which includes an airline -- plans to start offering commercial space flights over the next few years.


ZACHARO, Greece  - Forest fires that have killed 61 people in Greece raged for a fourth day on Monday, with at least 89 blazes still burning across the country as strong winds fanned flames and hampered fire-fighting efforts.


Syria said ready to cede disputed area to U.N.

Syria has indicated it is  willing to allow the United Nations to take custody of the  disputed Shebaa Farms area claimed by Lebanon but which is  under Israeli occupation, a Spanish diplomat said on Wednesday.


The last time Deutsche Borse attempted a deal with the London Stock Exchange it was portrayed as a merger of equals. The two exchanges, both mutuals, in 2000 planned to join


Cleric Faces Terrorist Charges in Britain

A radical Islamic cleric will face terrorist charges in Britain, a police source said Tuesday, pre-empting a U.S. extradition bid.


IAAF slaps temporary ban on sprinters pending Greek ruling

Disgraced former sprint stars Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were yesterday banned by international athletics officials from taking part in any competition, pending a ruling by Greek sports authorities on charges that the two runners dodged doping


ROMA, 22 AGOSTO 2004 - Ancora un bronzo, il terzo. Sempre da bicchiere mezzo pieno o mezzo vuoto. Maledettamente bronzo verrebbe da dire dopo avere accerezzato per duecento metri l'oro. Ma e' sempre una medaglia


Newcastle's Keegan ready to bring Shearer on board

Kevin Keegan on Friday described himself as the best qualified candidate to take charge of Newcastle and revealed the would "love" to work alongside Alan Shearer.


Clinton's family business hits the stump

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign took on the appearance of a family business as she headed into the final week of the race for Iowa's leadoff precinct caucuses, driving home to activists the stakes in those caucuses and her view that she's ready for the job.


The U.S. Mint is issuing a new series of gold collector coins that feature the nation's early First Ladies, the Mint said Tuesday.


Researchers Develop 3-D Phone Technology

It's an idea that was popularized by Princess Leia's plea for help in Star Wars: sending a 3-D hologram. Now, two Japanese scientists have developed technology they hope will one day turn the humble telephone booth into a high-tech chamber for beaming holographic images.


I can persuade George Bush on climate change - Blair

In an interview on eve of the G8 summit, PM claims US will agree to greenhouse gas target


Some 1440 BBC Technology staff have been transferred to Siemens Business Services today following the completion of a major ten-year Â£2bn Technology Framework Contract (TFC).


Roman Catholic officials reminded the faithful Monday it is sacrilegious to buy or sell religious relics, after news reports and a church Web site suggested fans of Pope John Paul II could get a piece of his white cassock by making an online donation.


NORMAN, Okla.  Â Amanda Thompson scored 16 points and No. 11 Oklahoma rebounded from a rare home loss by routing Texas Tech, 78-39, on Wednesday night.


The Indian Ocean region starts to assess the damage wrought by sea surges that killed about 23,000 people.


Johannesburg - Three South Africans are still missing somewhere in Thailand with two more unaccounted for in India after Sunday's devastating tsunami in the wake of a massive quake off the shores of Sumatra.


China breaks "real-time" Internet porn site

Chinese police have shut down a Web  site selling real-time porn and arrested 33 people, state media  said on Wednesday, part of a campaign which led to the  shut-down of 44,000 Web sites and arrest of 868 people last  year.


WRAPUP 1-Rejuvenated Parma salvage season with UEFA win

Parma rescued a desperate season by securing a place in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup on Thursday to give new manager Pietro Carmignani a winning start.


Kerry Accuses Bush of Cronyism in Gov't Contracts

Democrat John Kerry charged President Bush's administration on Friday with rewarding politically connected companies with huge defense contracts and then "turning


Israel cut fuel shipments to the Gaza Strip on Sunday, ostensibly in retaliation for rocket attacks on its territory, according to European Union and Palestinian sources.


Caps snap four-game slide by downing Lightning

The Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Wednesday to snap a four-game losing streak, with captain Chris Clark scoring his first two goals of the season.


Report Says Airport Screeners Missed Weapons-Paper

Undercover investigators were able  to slip explosives and weapons past security screeners during  tests at 15 U.S. airports, USA Today reported on Thursday,  citing an investigation by the U.S. Department of Homeland  Security.


The Eiffel Tower's 20,000 sparkling bulbs went dark for five minutes Thursday night and the lights went out at the Colosseum in Rome and the Greek parliament in Athens in a demonstration of concern about climate change across the European continent.


Newspaper tip-off leads to terror arrests

Police have been given more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences following a newspaper tip-off. The newspaper claims to have uncovered a plot to buy radioactive material for a dirty bomb.


A postage stamp showing a moon drawing by a Jewish boy killed at Auschwitz is to be unveiled in Prague.


Court chaos as Britons cleared over Cyprus hit-and-run

Two British tourists accused over the hit-and-run killing of a Cypriot schoolboy last summer have been acquitted after a court in Cyprus ruled there was a lack of evidence.


The lenderâs efforts follow weeks of intense criticism from advocacy groups contending that Countrywide did not move quickly to help its borrowers escape risky, high-cost loans.


Off The Charts: This Time, Housing Is Taking Department Stores Down With It

Since April, when investors voiced optimism that the housing slide had been contained, shares of the countryâs biggest department store chains have fallen by about 30 percent.


Usher is the Big Winner of Billboard Music Awards

On Wednesday night, R&B star Usher returned home with 11 trophies that he snatched at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.


Washington Memo: Criticism of Rumsfeld Becomes a Political Chorus

Democrats and at least some Republicans are seeking political gain by attacking the defense secretary.


Dot-Coms Anxious to Get Back in IPO Game

The successful bidders for Google shares won't be the only ones watching eagerly to see how much the IPO excites the stock market. Dozens of dot-com companies are hoping that Google's initial public offering marks a reawakening of all things Internet. -The Washington Post


The former chairman of Royal Dutch/Shell Group, Sir Philip Watts, petitioned a British regulatory body for permission to challenge some of its findings on Shell's oil reserves scandal.


Pfizer Says Celebrex Safe Following Canada Report

Pfizer Inc. said on Thursday its arthritis drug Celebrex is safe. Its comments followed a report in a Canadian newspaper that raised concerns the drug may have been linked to 14 deaths.


Mibtel sale del 0,62%, SP/Mib +0,62%, All Stars +0,28%


U.S. Open: A Top Player, and Another Trying to Get There

Serena Williams and Ahsha Rolle won second-round matches last night at the United States Open, separated by a few hundred yards that might as well have been a million miles.


Goes back to its roots Google has gone back to its roots and, in the style of HP, has bought the house and garage in which founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin first established the company. The company has not said how much it paid for the property.â¦


California Moves Toward Universal Health Care

A plan that would provide coverage to an estimated 70 percent of the 5.1 million persistently uninsured Californians passed the State Assembly on Monday.


It's been 75 years since the discovery of Pluto, but it remains a mystery. Perhaps in another 10 years some of its secrets will be revealed when a space probe gets close enough for a good look.


Price of MIT professor's "$100 laptop" hits $200

A computer developed for poor children  around the world, dubbed 'the $100 laptop,' has reached a  milestone: Its price tag is now $200.


Roma, 17:39 - CALCIO, CONTO TV TRASMETTERA' PROSSIME 2 PARTITE IN CASA DEL PISA

Conto Tv, l'emittente satellitare che ha trasmesso alcune partite di Coppa Uefa giocate in trasferta...


Almost half of nurses feel their sex lives are being damaged by the emotional stress of their job, a poll suggests.


Indagava sulla scomparsa del figlio, coppia trucidata in Sardegna ...

LANUSEI (NUORO) - Forse si era avvicinato troppo alla veritÃ  sulla scomparsa del figlio Marco con le sue indagini personali che lo avevano portato a coinvolgere anche la trasmissione televisiva âChi lâha visto?â.


NBA Cavaliers extend contract of forward Gooden

Forward Drew Gooden signed a National Basketball Assocaition contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers here Monday, ensuring a key teammate of superstar LeBron James will remain.


Help wanted: IT workers with server virtualization skills

Server virtualization software is gaining more and more users. But many are finding that there's a shortage of IT workers with virtualization skills, forcing them to adopt self-teaching strategies.


Udine, 17:53 - CALCIO, UDINESE: PROBLEMA ALLA SCHIENA PER MUNTARI

Allenamento pomeridiano per l'Udinese in vista della gara di domenica prossima contro la Reggina. Pi...


AT&T Will Open Second Chicago-Area Internet Data Center

By Anna Marie Kukec  AT&T Inc. is expected to announce today that it will open a new Internet Data Center this week in Oak Brook.  The center, which hosts Web sites and other data for businesses, joins a similar center in Lisle - the only two in the Chicago area.


FDA to clear cloned livestock for consumers: report

The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) is expected to declare as early as next week that meat and milk from cloned animals and their offspring is safe to eat, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.


Payola's reprise? Music payments for radio play probed

New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is examining whether radio is engaged in a new form of pay for play reminiscent of the payola scandals in the 1950s, a record company confirmed Friday.


Science & environment: Up and down the country ice rinks are brimming but skate use was very different nearly 4,000 years ago


Fresh attacks in northwest Pakistan kill 32

More than 30 people were killed in northwest Pakistan on Sunday in a surge of militant violence which officials said could be aimed at avenging the commando assault on a radical mosque in the capital last week.


The ambitious and controversial ABC miniseries is the best of the 9/11 fifth anniversary commemorative shows.


Paul Newman takes on Steinbeck at revamped theater

Now that Joanne Woodward  and Anne Keefe are back in charge at the Westport Country  Playhouse -- both had taken a sabbatical -- things are looking  up again for the 78th season of the venerable Connecticut  venue.


Intervento del presidente del consiglio al seminario dei parlamentari dell'Ulivo"La manovra economica deve anche cambiare la societÃ , va scritta insieme"                                          Prodi: "No ai diktat dell'opposizione nella finanziaria cambiamenti forti"                                                                                Dal premier anche un pungolo per la nascita del partito democratico"Dobbiamo farlo subito e conquistare almeno un terzo dell'elettorato"


President revokes pardon of controversial miners leader

Romania's outgoing President Ion Iliescu has revoked his pardon of a controversial miners leader jailed for deadly rampages by miners against anti-communist protesters in the 1990s, his office said.


Tennis: Olympic Champ Justine Henin-Hardenne Takes Year Off

Former women's world No. 1 and Olympic tennis champion Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium says she will not play any more this year because of the continuing effects of an energy-sapping virus.


N. Korea Calls US Exercises 'War Action'

N. Korea Calls US Naval Exercises 'War Action'; Powell Blames Nation for Delay in Nuclear Talks. A Chinese man repairs a damaged fence around the South Korean consulate in Beijing, China, Monday, Oct 25, 2004.


Top brain surgeon urges Terry to take it easy

One of the country's top brain surgeons has urged England captain John Terry not to rush back to action after suffering an horrific head injury last weekend.


Leonardo DiCaprio arrived in Israel with supermodel Bar Refaeli this weekend, creating a paparazzi storm.


Obesity Surgery More Effective Than Dieting

According to a Swedish study, gastric bypass surgery is a better way to fight severe obesity than dieting. The scientists found that obese people who had gastric bypass surgery kept more weight off compared


Boselli: Governo a rischio, prepariamoci alle elezioni


Uzbeks vote for new Parliament; opposition barred from election

Uzbeks voted in a parliamentary election Sunday in which opposition groups were barred from running, sparking criticism from Europe's top election watchdog and a fierce defence from the country's authoritarian president, who


Couple who wanted baby sue over having twins

A lesbian couple in Australia are suing their doctor after they had twin girls from an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure when they only wanted one child.


AP Interview: Hill defends Bill on stump

Hillary Rodham Clinton, defending her husband's increasingly vocal role in her presidential effort, sidestepped questions about whether Bill Clinton's suggestion that Barack Obama had put a "hit job" on him was language befitting a former president.


On the verge of becoming just another millionaire golfer, Woods finally put his new swing to good use. He sure resembled the Tiger of old in the second round of the Tour Championship, shooting an eight-under


Ernie Els has turned his season around in remarkable fashion after suffering the nightmare of near-misses in all four majors of 2004.


Hailing the recent attack on US consulate in Saudi Arabia, Osama bin Ladenâs new tape has urged militants to target oil sites in Iraq and the Gulf.


Gap breaks negative sales trend; ups outlook

Struggling apparel retailer Gap Inc.   said on Thursday that for the first time in a year its  monthly sales did not decline, and nudged up its outlook,  sparking the stock to jump as much as 4.4 percent.


British inquiry into alleged police bugging of MP: minister

Britain's Justice Secretary Jack Straw said Sunday he has launched an inquiry into claims that a member of parliament was bugged by anti-terror police.


Fla. Residents Told to Flee As Ivan Nears

KEY LARGO, Fla. - Tourists and residents throughout the Florida Keys were sent packing Thursday to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Ivan, even as millions of disaster-stricken residents struggled to pick up the pieces from Hurricanes Frances and Charley...


Thirteen Africans die in bid to reach Spain

Rescuers said they found 13 dead aboard a drifting immigrant boat carrying 43 Africans on a desperate attempt to reach Spanish territory.


Mantova, 19:00 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: 18 CONVOCATI PER MESSINA

Allenamento tecnico tattico mattutino per il Mantova in vista della trasferta di Messina. Al termine...


Hal Finney writes "The X Prize Foundation, which recently awarded the Ansari X Prize for achieving a milestone in private space flight, is asking for suggestions for new X Prize ventures, under the name of The WTN X PRIZE.


Damaged Septic Tanks Stopping Rebuilding: County: Residents Must Wait for Sewerage

By Ryan Lafontaine, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Feb. 9--HANCOCK COUNTY -- Rebuilding delayed due to faulty septic tanks   Thousands of property owners hoping to rebuild their homes here will soon find they are stuck between a rock and a smelly place.


Thrashers send Tkachuk back to St. Louis

The Thrashers sent the rights to free agent forward Keith Tkachuk back to St. Louis on Tuesday, reacquiring the conditional first-round pick they traded to the Blues in a deadline deal that helped Atlanta reach the playoffs for the first time.


30 killed in pair of major attacks against mosque, police station ...

In some of the worst violence in recent weeks in Baghdad, insurgents launched attacks Friday against Iraqi security forces in the north and west of the capital, killing at least 30 people.


Although fewer teens are drinking alcohol, those who do drink are consuming more than ever, a national survey reveals.


Vitamin D may help prevent falls in older women

NEW YORK  - Vitamin D2 supplements plus calcium may lower the risk of falls among older women who have a high risk of falling, according to a year-long clinical study conducted in Perth, Australia.


General Motors and the Ford Motor Company continued to lose ground to import brands last month, despite heavy levels of incentive spending, according to sales results released Wednesday.


Government planning to ease passport rules: report

The U.S. government is expected to announce on Friday that it will ease rules for summer travel in the Western Hemisphere amid complaints of a huge backlog of passport applications, The New York Times reported.


The Age of Dissonance: Uninviting Invitations

Sometime next summer, Iâd like to see you. Hold that date.


Hundreds feared trapped as floods wreak havoc in southwest England

Hundreds of people were feared trapped in southwest England after flash floods left a popular coastal tourist village under water and swept dozens of cars and caravans into the sea.


VATICANO - Seminario di studio per i Vescovi - ÂIl Vescovo e la vita consacrataÂ: la relazione del Card. Franc RodÃ© CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Negli ultimi anni il rapporto del Vescovo con gli Istituti di vita consacrata e le SocietÃ  di vita apostolica Ã¨ stato spesso oggetto di riflessioni e di confronti. In particolare dopo il Concilio Vaticano II Âsi Ã¨...


A US congressional staff analysis has determined many federally funded abstinence programs for teenagers offer false and misleading information.


Uganda and Rebels to Sign Landmark Cease-fire

Uganda's government and the rebel Lord's Resistance Army are to sign a landmark total cease-fire on Friday, opening the way for an end to a bloody 18-year insurgency, the chief negotiator said on Wednesday.


Russian Government Approves Kyoto Environment Treaty

The Russian government approved the Kyoto Protocol Thursday, giving decisive support to the long-delayed climate change treaty that should allow it to come into force worldwide.


The Long Run: As Governor, Huckabee Had a Singular Style

Mike Huckabee produced a legacy in Arkansas like few other Republican governors in the South, but he tended to freeze out anyone who disagreed with his plans.


An Islamic militant group designated as a terror organization by the U.S. claimed responsibility for foiled bombings that targeted the American air base at Ramstein, as well as U.S. and Uzbek consulates in Germany, the government said Tuesday.


Conan to Take Over 'Tonight' in Five Years

NBC announced Monday that Conan O'Brien will take over from Jay Leno as host of the "Tonight" show. But he'll have time to write his jokes — the planned succession won't happen until 2009.


Pledges 'constructive' dialogue with Europe Google is reported to be facing a fresh regulatory investigation: this time in the US, and into its acquisition of ad serving firm DoubleClick.â¦


Wall Street resumed its year-end rally, bolstered by a new report which showed consumer confidence had jumped sharply in recent weeks.


Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is progressing so well he might not have the cast on his severely injured right hind leg changed for several weeks.


Il partito di governo "Nuova democrazia" Ã¨ indebolito dalle polemiche per gli incendiche hanno devastato il Paese, bruciandone anche i successi economici degli ultimi anni                                            Grecia, 10 milioni alle urne per il rinnovo del Parlamento                                                                                Si teme che lo scontento degli elettori possa portare voti all'estrema destra nazionalista


Wenger criticises Domenech over fixed match claim

Arsene Wenger believes France manager Raymond Domenech was wrong to suggest Italy had rigged an Under-21 match by buying off the referee.


India looking to submerge Bangladesh in run deluge

Chittagong, Dec. 17 (PTI): India will look to pile up a huge first innings score to back their bowlers on a flat, lifeless track in the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh, vice-captain Rahul Dravid said here today.


New domains in works at Internet meeting

New Internet addresses, including those entirely in foreign languages, are under review by a key oversight agency, although meetings this week in Puerto Rico are likely to conclude with more questions.


Shi'ite militia may have kidnapped Britons in Iraq

U.S. and Iraqi soldiers searched Baghdad on Wednesday for five kidnapped Britons who Iraq's foreign minister said had probably been taken by a Shi'ite militia.


Mobile firms launch a new alliance to block paedophiles using their phones to share child sexual abuse images.


Shares in video games maker Eidos fall more than 17% after the creator of the Lara Croft series says it can not guarantee the firm will be bought.


The ivy was absent and the Ohio River flowed over Sheffield Avenue's usual turf beyond right field, but there was no doubt Wrigley Field had come to town Thursday.


John McCain's emergence as the probable Republican presidential nominee is reshaping the Democratic contest, prompting Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama to cast themselves as best-suited to defeat him, and focusing their debate on issues they figure will play specifically to his strengths and weaknesses.


ATA: Customers Won't Be Affected By Bankruptcy

INDIANAPOLIS -- ATA says it will honor all tickets and maintain its full schedule, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday.


Edwards, Cheney to Meet in Only VP Debate

CLEVELAND - Both presidential campaigns are looking for a boost at the other's expense Tuesday when Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic rival John Edwards square off for the only vice presidential debate of the 2004 election.    Most of the pre-debate talk was about Iraq...


Tell-All PCs and Phones Transforming Divorce

In the digital age, itâs growing increasingly difficult to hide dirty secrets from a former spouse.


Q9 Networks Inc. to open Brampton, Ont., data centre after $13M ...

TORONTO (CP) - Q9 Networks Inc., a provider of outsourced Internet services, says it will open a high-security data centre in Brampton, Ont.


Rare Brueghel Goes Under the Hammer in London

A riotously profane picture of a village fete by Pieter Brueghel the Younger that has not been seen in public for 70 years goes under the hammer in London next week.


Less-than-direct activities Dell continues to cheat on its twenty-year relationship with the direct sales model. Having fallen behind HP in the worldwide PC market, the Texas manufacturer earlier this month began selling selected desktops through WalMart stores in the U.S. and Canada. It's flirted with indirect sales in Europe. And now, it's in talks with various retail outlets in Asia.â¦


U.S. Airlines Pack Planes But Face Holiday Hangover

Struggling airlines will stuff their  planes with passengers this week to start the holiday travel  season, but there is no expectation they will salvage much to  ease the sting of big losses this year.


Could other potential suitors be entering the picture?


Man Sets Fire to Himself Outside White House

A bearded man shouting "Allah" set himself on fire outside the White House on Monday before uniformed Secret Service agents wrestled him to the ground and extinguished the flames, officials and witnesses said.


Nel messaggio ai vescovi lombardi riferimenti ai "fenomeni di violenza e di criminalitÃ "e l'invito a "conoscere la figura di GesÃ¹ nella preghiera e nel servizio al prossimo"                                            Il Papa: "Nel mondo giovanile preoccupanti segnali di disagio"


Business: 28 December 2004, Tuesday. Most of Bulgaria's holiday-makers abroad have chosen Turkey as their New Year's Eve destination, a Bulgarian newspaper wrote.


A federal judge has disqualified a defense lawyer for a former KPMG partner in the governmentâs high-profile tax shelter case, a surprise twist on the eve of the trial.


Ghost towns bear witness to Sudanese violence

Ahmed Arajah can't help coming down from the hills to his crumbled house to rummage through its charred remains, the cracked plates, the girls' shoes and broken oil


Mass study finds record haul of disease genes

The largest ever study of genes in disease has found 24 genetic risk factors -- half of them completely new -- linked to seven common conditions, British scientists said on Wednesday.


$5 million "shortfall" in Access accounts; BNZ freezes some Access ...

Access Brokerage liquidators said today they had discovered a $5 million shortfall in the share trader's accounts and the Bank of New Zealand said it has frozen all accounts in the name of Access Brokerage Ltd, including trust accounts.


Bush Says World Watching Ukraine Carefully

President Bush said on Friday he hoped the crisis over the Ukrainian elections will be resolved and said the international community was watching closely.


The European Union's head office said it filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday against the United States and Canada for not lifting sanctions against the EU over its ban on imports of hormone-treated beef.


Disney Charged by SEC Over Director Hires

U.S. market regulators charged Walt  Disney Co. DIS.N on Monday with failing to disclose a web of  relationships between the entertainment giant and some of its  directors and their family members.