BRAZIL striker Ronaldinho won FIFA's World Player of the Year award yesterday, ahead of France's Thierry Henry and Ukrainian Andrei Shevchenko.


Bomb by Bomb, Japan Sheds Military Restraints

Japan is blurring the line between defensive and offensive military power in spite of its pacifist Constitution, rattling nerves in northeast Asia.


News.com Extra: Ten great fake science and tech videos

Plus: Indian government monitors every cafe keystroke. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


Surplus Eurofighters could be dropped on high-living Saudis Analysis The long-smouldering debate around allegations of corrupt British arms deals with Saudi Arabia reignited yesterday, as both the Guardian and the Beeb published the results of new investigations.â¦


NASA Approves Robotic Hubble Repair Mission

-- NASA's chief is urging his Hubble Space Telescope team to press ahead with plans for a robotic repair mission to the aging observatory, saying, "Let's go save the Hubble."    Administrator Sean O'Keefe says he will ask Congress for money to accomplish the job. He estimates it will take about $1 billion to $1.6 billion to develop and launch a robot to make the needed upgrades to keep the popular telescope running and to get it out of orbit once its work is through...


Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees Friday declined an $8 million option on pitcher Jon Lieber, making the veteran righthander a free agent.


ISLAMABAD, Aug 22: The US authorities have permitted the Afghan government to release Pakistani prisoners languishing in different jails for their alleged links with Taliban, a source in the interior ministry told Dawn on Sunday.


Treasurer Peter Costello said Labor's Medicare Gold policy for older Australians would never be implemented. Mr Costello predicted the cost of Labor's plan for free hospital coverage for all people aged 75


Motorcycle Bomb Wounds 23 in Southern Thailand

A bomb hidden in a motorcycle wounded  at least 23 people in Thailand's mainly Muslim south on  Thursday, a day ahead of a visit to the restive region by Prime  Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.


Wired News chats with the director of This Film Is Not Yet Rated and gets a glimpse of the secretive movie-ratings system. Oh, and we learn why John Waters rocks on. By Randy Dotinga.


Finnish labour market reform vital to pay for ageing population: OECD

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development called on Finland in a report to reform its labor market to boost employment, necessary to cope with an ageing population.


Myanmar junta scared of monks' cold shoulder

In a growing campaign against decades of  military rule in Myanmar, thousands of Buddhist monks are doing  nothing -- literally -- and the generals are getting worried.


Turbativa ordine pubblico Deaglio indagato

L'autore del docufilm 'Uccidete la democrazia' su presunti brogli nelle elezioni di aprile sotto indagine per diffusione di notizie false


Tiger Woods gave another remarkable display to win the Dubai Desert Classic title on Sunday, his seventh victory in eight tournament appearances.


Cheney role as power broker in spotlight again

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney was back this week in a place he intensely dislikes: the spotlight.


Letter, suspicious powder spark anthrax scare at U.S. Embassy in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia  - Authorities are testing a suspicious powder mailed to the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia to determine whether it's anthrax, officials said Monday. It's the second such scare at a U.S. mission in Asia within a week.


Inquest into cricket death begins in October: report

The long-awaited coroner's inquest into the death of former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will begin on October 16, a Jamaican radio station reported on Tuesday.


U.S. sees talks on N.Korea within few weeks: Tass

U.S. chief negotiator on North Korea said on Friday the next round of six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear program could take place in the next few weeks, Itar-Tass news agency reported.


Oracle Pledges Merged Product to Challenge SAP

Oracle Corp.  plans in a few years to combine Oracle and PeopleSoft business software products in a challenge to market leader SAP AG , Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison said on Tuesday.


"Reconciliation and redemption Â across the board. Just all of us getting right with God." Â Michael Lohan, aka Lindsay's dad, on his hope for his estranged family.


Canada cruises to win over Slovakia in World Junior opener

Patrice Bergeron scored two goals and added two assists to pace Canada to a 7-3 win over Slovakia in the opening game of the 2005 World Junior Championships on Saturday in Grand Forks, North Dakota.


Chelsea's Mateja Kezman and Petr Cech come out in support of team-mate Adrian Mutu.


By By Brian Hendrickson, The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.  Jun.


With Firefox Mobile and Skyfire closing in, Opera may need a new mobile browser pricing plan.


Dow Jones board prepared to endorse News Corp. bid

Dow Jones & Co Inc.  said on Tuesday that its board was prepared to recommend that its shareholders accept a $5 billion buyout offer from Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. .


'Non si prendono distanze il giorno dopo, e' scorretto'


Dodgers rookie Russell Martin has drawn praise this season for his work behind the plate. His offense has been a bonus.


Kapfenberg, 18:26 - CALCIO, LAZIO; CRIBARI: POSSIAMO ARRIVARE TRA LE PRIME CINQUE

Cribari ha fiducia nella nuova Lazio. ''Sono certo - ha detto il difensore brasiliano - che possiamo...


TB patient does not have most dangerous form

The U.S. tuberculosis patient who was legally isolated after fleeing across international borders does not have the most dangerous form of TB but instead a strain that is easier to treat, his doctors said on Tuesday.


Famous Guitarists Perform at Fender Show

Famous guitarists such as Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones, Brian May of Queen and the Eagles' Joe Walsh played at Wembley Arena in a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster.


Cingular to Sell Some Assets to MetroPCS

Cingular Wireless LLC on Monday said MetroPCS Inc. will buy some of its wireless spectrum licenses in a $230 million cash deal designed to help meet conditions set by regulators as part of its acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc.


Woody Allen's new film isn't what it might be, but it has interesting things to say about class and morality


Egypt's Nobel Prize-winning writer Naguib Mahfouz dies in hospital in Cairo, at the age of 94.


Chuck Harris remembers when the Internet was fun and he'd spend hours reading his favorite news sites, checking the church calendar, browsing the shops.


Dollar Slides to Fresh Record Low Vs Euro

The dollar hit a fresh record low  against the euro and a nine-year low on a trade-weighted index  on Monday as investors continued to shun the greenback on  worries over the United States's bloated deficits.


Two Palestinian gunmen infiltrate Israel from Gaza, gunbattle ...

Two armed Palestinians infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip early Monday, sparking a fierce gunbattle with troops in the area, the military said.


France's foreign minister arrives in Rwanda on a visit aimed at normalising bilateral relations.


Palestinian militants claim to kill three Israeli soldiers

Palestinian gunmen trying to penetrate a Jewish settlement in Gaza killed three Israeli soldiers on Thursday, militant group spokesmen said, in the worst blow to troops in occupied territories for four months.


Google moves to extend antitrust supervision of Microsoft

Doesn't trust Microsoft to supervise itself Google has escalated its legal tussle with Microsoft over search features built into the Vista operating system. It has asked a federal judge to extend a 2002 antitrust consent decree to ensure Microsoft fulfills its pledge to fully resolve the stand-off.â¦


Nepal Army on Alert, Hotel Shut After Bombs

Nepal put its security forces on  alert on Tuesday to counter a threat by Maoist guerrillas to  blockade the capital, as tourists moved out of a luxury hotel  after a bomb blast blamed on the rebels.


Aid workers increasingly a target in conflict zones

The group holding three foreign aid workers in Afghanistan says it will decide Friday whether to kill them. NEW DELHI AND ISLAMABAD - The brazen daylight kidnapping of three international aid workers in


3 Die as Tug, 6 Barges Sink In Ohio River

A tugboat and six barges sank Sunday after the tug was swept over a dam spillway on the Ohio River by currents made stronger by heavy rains, killing three crew members. One person was missing and believed to be aboard the sunken boat.


Micky Adams has been rightly regarded as one of the brightest young managers in English football over the last number of years. His glowing coaching reputation has been bore out of a playing career which was


Japan may lift ban on data communications via power lines

Japan plans to launch a debate on lifting a ban on using power lines for data communications, enabling people get access to the Internet at high speed, an official said.


The playoffs arrived on the PGA Tour and delivered an ideal first-round leader in Rory Sabbatini, a brash South African who loves the idea of going head-to-head and is not afraid to speak highly of his chances no matter who's in his way. Too bad Tiger Woods wasn't around Thursday at The Barclays.


'Ma gli attuali livelli non sono senza precedenti'


U.S. cable ties Colombian military to rights abuses

A recently declassified cable from the U.S. embassy in Colombia in 1979 indicates that Colombia's military created a paramilitary group linked to human rights abuses.


The weeks after Labor Day for the credit markets are like the month after Thanksgiving for retailers: It's the shopping season for debt.


Geoff Blumenfeld picked a good time to make his first field goal of the season, nailing a 30-yarder with 4 seconds left to lift Navy to a 24-21 victory over Air Force on Thursday night.


ND officials take search for a coach to Utah

Notre Dame officials hope to be one step closer to obtaining a new football coach after getting to bed a little later than usual Thursday night.


Bush's daughter writes book on teen mom with HIV

After years of steering clear of the  spotlight, one of President George W. Bush's twin daughters is  writing a book about a teen mother in Central America who has  the AIDS virus.


In Ramadan message: Hamas calls for unity against Israel

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) congratulated the Palestinian people and the Muslim nation on Friday at the start of the holy month of Ramadan.


Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, warns of the continuing pressures of inflation on the world's largest economy.


Nvidia expands into high-performance chips

(InfoWorld) - Nvidia, known for graphics processors designed for video gaming, is expanding into the market for high-performance computing processors. Nvidia on Wednesday introduced the Tesla line of processors, which it bills as making high-density parallel processing capabilities available in workstation computers. The Tesla GPU (graphics processing unit) features 128 parallel processors and delivers up to 518 gigaflops of parallel computation. A gigaflop refers to the processing of a billion floating point operations per second. Nvidia envisions the Tesla being used in high-performance computing environments such as geosciences, molecular biology, or medical diagnostics. Nvidia also will offer Tesla in a workstation, which it calls a Deskside Supercomputer, that includes two Tesla GPUs, attaches to a PC or workstation via a PCI-Express connection, and delivers up to 8 teraflops of processing power. A teraflop is the processing of a trillion floating point operations per second. A Tesla Computing Server puts eight Tesla GPUs with 1,000 parallel processors into a 1U server rack. The list price for the Tesla GPU would start at $1,499 and the deskside computer at $7,500. Both will be available beginning in August. Qualification samples of the Computing Server, with a list price of $12,000, will be available in September. The product will be fully available in the November-December time frame, Nvidia said. "Scientists will know how to use this and produce results," said Jen-Hsun Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia, at a preview event for journalists last month at the company's headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. "They will be able to do simulations in days, not months, seconds, not minutes." A number of enterprises see promise in the new Nvidia processors, including Headwave, which analyzes geophysical and seismic data to discover underground oil deposits and is interested in the Tesla line. The oil exploration industry needs better tools to analyze data from its search efforts, said Steve Briggs, vice president of system integration for Headwave. "If it costs you $150 million to drill a hole, you don't want a dry hole," Briggs said at last month's event. The Tesla is the third major product line from Nvidia, whose GeForce GPUs deliver high-end graphics to entertainment products such as video game players. Its Quadro processor line enables computer-aided design in the creation of digital content, including 3-D graphics. It also released in February a beta version of software it calls CUDA (compute unified device architecture), which enables software code to be written to use a computer's GPU as well as the CPU for added processing power. A general availability of CUDA is expected in the second half of this year. The company is hosting an analysts' day Wednesday. One analyst, Doug Freedman of American Technology Research, still maintains a Neutral rating on Nvidia's stock but raised his forecast price target to $40 a share. "We believe the company continues to execute well," Freedman said in a note to investors. He thinks the threat from the acquisition of competitor ATI Technologies by Advanced Micro Devices "did not materialize." However, Nvidia may face a stronger competitive threat from Intel, if the rumors are true that Intel plans to enter the GPU market in 2008, he said. Intel didn't immediately respond to a request for comment about this matter.


Arafat had millions in global investments

In 35 years as Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat raised billions of dollars. He spent the fortune to wield power, to pay militants who attacked Israel and to invest in the United States and the Middle East.


KEY WEST, Fla. - Many businesses were shuttered and streets were largely deserted Saturday as residents fled from this normally bustling island resort town amid concern that Hurricane Ivan was heading for Florida...


Intervento del ministro della Difesa a riunione a Wiesbaden


Wall Street recovered on hopes of a Fed rate cut, but still traded lower, cautious about Merrill Lynchâs credit-related losses and a sharp drop in home sales.


A US atheist loses a legal fight to stop prayers being recited at President George W Bush's inauguration.


British troops leave the center of Basra, southern Iraq, Thursday, Oct 21, 2004. Britain said Thursday a battalion of British troops would be redeployed into volatile central Iraq, meeting a US request despite


Germany Arrests Two Suspected Iraq Bomb Plotters

KARLSRUHE, Germany  - German police arrested two  men Sunday suspected of plotting an al Qaeda suicide attack in  Iraq.


The settlement between Sony BMG Music Entertainment and the states of California and Texas also includes free albums for affected consumers. In Listening Post.


Aon Corp. said Thursday its third-quarter earnings fell because of "softening market conditions" that, along with the halt of contingent commissions, led it withdraw its guidance for the full year.


New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer will file a lawsuit as early as Friday against an insurance company, the second suit stemming from his sweeping probe into bid-rigging in the industry, Spitzer told Reuters on Friday.


The first thing you notice about the new iPod Shuffle -- as with all other Apple products -- is the snazzy look and feel. The second thing you notice is what's missing.


Accused leader of NY airport plot pleads innocent

A former cargo handler at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges that he plotted to blow up the airport's fuel tanks and a supply pipeline that runs through New York City.


Severe winter storm hammers Midwest, East Coast

A severe winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain across the Midwest and mid-Atlantic United States on Sunday, stranding air travelers from Boston to Chicago and causing several traffic deaths.


Baltimore agreed Friday to trade the left-handed starter Ãrik BÃ©dard to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Adam Jones, who will probably be the Oriolesâ starting center fielder on opening day.


Colonial BancGroup of Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday agreed to acquire Union Bank of Florida in in Sunrise, Fla. Under terms of the deal Colonial BancGroup will acquire Union Bank


Those not much aware about this multi-starrer may be quite amazed to encounter an out-and-out action masala from the house of Yash Raj Films (the last time was in the 1979 release Kaala Patthar).


North American chip equipment orders fall in Sept

North American manufacturers of  equipment used to make semiconductors saw orders fall 10  percent in September from August, a U.S. trade group said on  Thursday.


PARIS -- She always wanted to be the goose -- and never made it. Was this a childhood tale of loss that would bring tears to your eyes?


Weakened Storm Dumps Rain in Tampa Bay Area

HOMOSOSSA SPRINGS, Fla.  -- Tropical Storm Barry weakened into a tropical depression as it moved through Tampa Bay on Saturday, bringing nearly 7 inches of rain to parts of the drought- parched region.


US Astronomers Surprised Formation of Big Galaxies Continues

US astronomers have discovered massive new galaxies evolving in our corner of the universe. This means that galaxy-forming processes thought to have ended eons ago continue relatively nearby


Once Elusive, Orchids Flourish on Taiwanese Production Line

A flower exposition hall and a genetic modification laboratory are the first steps in Taiwan's plan to dominate the world's $2 billion orchid industry.


A freed Nigerian oil militant vows to continue his struggle to keep more oil wealth in the Niger Delta.


Leeds, England - A proposed &pound25m takeover of Leeds United by a British-American consortium collapsed on Friday. The group was headed by Sebastian Sainsbury, the great-grandson of the founder of the British supermarket chain Sainsbury's.


Plaid Cymru is to call for a referendum on whether the Welsh Assembly should receive greater powers.


La Spezia, 19:14 - CALCIO, SPEZIA: ANNULLATA PRESENTAZIONE SQUADRA

Lo Spezia ha annullato la presentazione ufficiale della squadra, in programma sabato prossimo alle 1...


Prescription drug giveaways draw complaints

A free Viagra prescription or a  no-cost trial of sleeping pills are examples of growing offers  to U.S. consumers, but regulators and critics worry about the  side effects of pitching medicines like selling soap.


As negotiators try to relaunch global trade talks in Brazil, one says failure to reach a deal could have dire results.


Shiites Present Candidates for Jan. Vote

Under the guidance of Iraq's most powerful Shiite cleric, Shiite parties presented a list Thursday of 228 candidates for next month's elections.


Botswana benefits from German pharmaceutical company

GABORONE The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation says Botswana and Germany have a long history of excellent bilateral relations manifested in the area of economic and technical ...


A new round of lawsuits aimed at prolific Internet song-swappers could be announced as early as Thursday as music executives meet in London to discuss the next step in their global war on Internet piracy.


A Defense Department analyst and a former engineer for Boeing Co. were charged Monday in separate spy cases for allegedly selling military secrets to the Chinese government, the Justice Department said.


Milano, 14:10 - CALCIO, INTER; PAOLILLO: COL VALENCIA POSSIAMO FARCELA

L'ad delegato dell'Inter Ernesto Paolillo non teme troppo il Valencia: "Abbiamo la consapevolezza di...


Bhuttoâs Widower Rallies Party Before Vote in Pakistan

Asif Ali Zardari opened the partyâs election campaign in a bid to sweep into power on the legacy and martyrdom of his wife, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.


Chicago Tribune - The young men gathered beneath the Virgin Tree, as they do every Valentine's Day, and they prayed to a poster of pop star Christina Aguilera for salvation.


Congressional act shortens check 'float time'

Congress recently passed the "Checks for the 21st Century Act" - also known as "Check 21" - and it goes into effect today.


NB residents block highway - want meeting over hospital cuts

SAINT-QUENTIN, NB (CP) - Over 500 people and pieces of heavy machinery continued to block a major highway in northern New Brunswick on Monday.


Hamid Karzai to arrive Islamabad on Monday

ISLAMABAD : Afghan President Hamid Karzai is arriving in Islamabad on Monday on a two day visit to Pakistan. He will have talks with President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Ch.


Hip-Hop Is Rock ânâ Roll, and Hall of Fame Likes It

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five joined Patti Smith, the Ronettes, Van Halen and R.E.M. as inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


The strongest storm to hit the Caribbean in 14 years now has Jamaica in its sights. Hurricane Ivan is expected to hit the Island nation on Friday.


Putin accuses Georgia of terrorism, hostage-taking

President Vladimir Putin accused Georgia on Sunday of "state terrorism with hostage-taking" in unusually harsh language suggesting a tough Russian response to Georgia's arrest of four Russian officers last week for spying.


BAGHDAD, Iraq Sept. 16, 2004 - Gunmen kidnapped two Americans and a Briton Thursday from a house in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood where many foreign companies are based, the Interior Ministry and witnesses said.


Most of history aside, DNA evidence suggests that the British and the Irish have much more in common than they once thought.


Grafitti and flowers on anniversary of Saddam execution

TIKRIT, Iraq  - Black-painted graffiti lauding Saddam Hussein appeared overnight in his home town and small groups of mourners turned out at his grave on Sunday, the first anniversary of the former Iraqi leader's execution.


Santa's a Roadside Attraction in Kentucky

LANCASTER, Ky. - Driving along U.S. 27 near Lancaster, motorists can see more than Christmas lights and decorations - they can stop and visit with Santa.  From Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, C.W.


A teenager dies from stab wounds after an attack in the street in Islington and a second youth is also stabbed.


Gangs of youths armed with machetes and clubs fought running battles with police on Sunday and burned tribal rivals alive in their homes in western Kenya, pushing the death toll from a month of escalating ethnic violence to nearly 800


Rat researchers finds males prefer mates who don't give up the goods right away -- could be waiting for sex makes for a stronger neuro-chemical pleasure payoff. Plus:  Too much TV could hamper sex. In Sex Drive Daily.


A well known gaelic footballer is arrested during a police operation at his home in south Armagh.


Colombia's leftist Farc rebels kill eight soldiers in their second deadly attack in two days, the army says.


To win Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest a seventh time, Takeru Kobayashi has huge obstacles to overcome


LOS ANGELES  - Tom Hanks is expected to  step into the scholarly shoes of Robert Langdon, the professor  who unravels the mystery of the Holy Grail in the film version  of Dan Brown's phenomenally successful novel "The Da Vinci  Code."


Interim Palestinian leader and presidential front-runner Mahmoud Abbas gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally in the West Bank town of Jericho, Tuesday Dec. 28, 2004.


Blog: The social networking company plans to launch an API to connect to other services.


Shopping for Films but Settling for Some Fun

After a huge buildup about the commercial prospects of this yearâs Sundance, buyers have their hands jammed deep into their coats.


HR grinch mandates utilization of floaters Yahoo! is making sure all its staff get a bit of Christmas cheer this year by sending them all home for a week's holiday between Christmas and New Year.â¦


I giudici hanno accolto la richiesta di Telecom


Indonesia confirms two nationals kidnapped in Iraq

Jakarta confirmed Friday that two Indonesian women were kidnapped in Iraq, but said their captors' identity and demands were not known.


When Shaker Youssef al-Absi showed up at a Palestinian refugee camp last year and offered commandoes to fight the Israelis, fellow fighters received him with enthusiasm. They gave his 60 or so recruits weapons and military training.


World War II nurse remembers many lonely nights

Most nights, Mildred White Pusch could be found crying on the roof of her dormitory after her shift at the hospital in Naples, Italy.


Environmental Groups Object to 'Eco-Label'

Several environmental groups are objecting to Alaska's pollock fishery — the largest fishery in the United States — getting approval for an "eco-label."


Sudan can prosecute atrocities, minister says

KHARTOUM, Sudan -- The Sudanese can do a better job prosecuting crimes in Darfur than anyone else, Sudan's justice minister said yesterday, asserting international courts have no valid reason to investigate suspects in the vast area of western Sudan.


Livorno, 17:04 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: PROTTI CITTADINO ONORARIO

Igor Protti, ex cannoniere del Livorno, è diventato un cittadino di Livorno a tutti gli effet...


Sterling hit a 15 year high against the yen and made gains against the dollar as interest rate values continue to support the British currency.


Paris Hilton has been named one of the "most fascinating people of 2004" by Barbara Walters. Walters will host a special on Wednesday, presenting the 10 most intriguing people of the year.


Clinton holds narrow Nevada lead on Obama: poll

Democrat Hillary Clinton holds a narrow 5-point lead on rival Barack Obama in Nevada on the eve of the state's presidential nominating contest, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Friday.


Al via il fermo di due giorni a partire dalle 19 e 30 di oggi fino alle sette dell'8 giugnoLe organizzazioni annunciano per domani un presidio a Montecitorio                                            Benzinai, da questa sera distributori chiusi Bersani: "Uno sciopero spropositato"


Two men face a retrial over the 21 July London bombings after a first jury failed to reach a verdict.


Ms Pac-Man celebrates 25 years with Apple

Classic game comes to the iPod Namco has released the hugely-popular Ms Pac-Man for the fifth-generation iPod. Like an old college mate who refuses to accept the world has moved on, Ms Pac-Man is still out there night after night, popping pills and running from ghosts down warp tunnels whilst listening to repetitive music.â¦


Discrimination at U.S. Polls Now 'Subtler, More Creative'

The old methods of U.S. discrimination at the polls have been replaced by "subtler and more creative tactics," according to a report released on Wednesday.


Illinois Beats Indiana, Improves to 23-0

Top-ranked Illinois had its lowest-scoring game of the season, but the Illini remained unbeaten with a 60-47 victory over Indiana on Sunday. James Augustine scored 16 points and Deron Williams' playmaking led to 24 more for Illinois (23-0, 9-0 Big Ten), which should remain the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll for a second straight week.


Sun Sets on Rising Son Farm; State Shuts Down Compost Site: Some Problems Hadn't Been Fixed By Latest Inspection, DEP Says.

By Dan Hartzell, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa.  Feb. 9--The state revoked the permits for the Rising Son Farm compost center in North Whitehall on Thursday, closing an operation suspended in October for violating environmental regulations.


Varitek Wants Stability in Next Contract

If the Boston Red Sox want to keep Jason Varitek, they might have to give him a no-trade clause.


Panel Endorses Flu Vaccine in a Spray for Young Children

Children as young as 2 can be given a nasal spray flu vaccine, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday.


Second-gen 8800 to get WLAN tech? The BlackBerry range has taken a step closer towards bringing Wi-Fi on board following claims that Research in Motion (RIM) has gained the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) approval to include the connectivity feature in its handsets.â¦


Republican Thompson says U.S. battling "evil"

RICHMOND, Virginia  - Republican Fred Thompson, making his first appearance since his late entry into the 2008 White House race, criticized the immigration pact in Congress on Saturday and said the United States was battling threats from "forces of evil."


Director Michael Bay has developed the perfect program for a film that can be made, and consumed, with no human interaction


Mourners attend the funeral of an unarmed black man shot dead by New York police a week ago.


U.S. Vows 'No Double Standard' in SKorea Nuke Case

The United States, which wants Iran  hauled before the U.N. Security Council over its nuclear  program, said on Friday there could be no "double standard"  when tackling South Korea's unsanctioned experiments.


Badgley Mischka to Dress First Daughters

It's their dad's day, but look for President Bush's daughters to make a statement of their own at the inaugural ball in sexy, stylish Badgley Mischka gowns.


U.S. among six nations in David Cup quarter-finals

Andy Roddick led the United States into the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as six nations clinched their places with a rubber to spare in their first-round ties.


Music sales as we know them take another step toward obsolescence.


Talks on an international treaty updating broadcast rights to accommodate the Internet failed Friday because countries were unable to agree how much legal and technological protection to afford broadcasters, a U.S. official said.


John Danforth, the US ambassador to the United Nations, will leave his post in January after less than seven months on the job. In a letter of resignation sent to President Bush on November


Iraqi refugees turn to sex trade in Syria

A score of young Iraqi women in tight, shimmering gowns shuffle across the nightclub dance floor under the hungry eyes of Gulf Arabs at nearby tables.


HOUSTON, Dec. 12  â A federal appellate judge denied on Tuesday a request from Jeffrey K. Skilling, the former Enron chief executive, that he remain free during his appeal, and ordered him imprisoned immediately.


Intel and Clearwire forge WiMAX alliance

Two of the most powerful forces behind WiMAX, Intel and Craig McCaw's Clearwire start-up, have formed a partnership aiming to accelerate development of 802.


Terrorismo, bin Laden minaccia nuovi attentati agli Usa

Dopo mesi di assenza Osama bin Laden irrompe di nuovo sulla scena internazionale. Lo fa con un video trasmesso dalla tv araba al Jazeera. Nel messaggio il capo di al Qaeda si rivolge direttamente al popolo


Fans in Miami Lead the League in Indifference

Marlin Fans have never shown up in force and barring a sudden rash of sellouts, the Marlins will finish with the lowest attendance in baseball.


Four Years Later, Alereon's Wireless Device Chipset Tries to Be 'Universal'

This morning, chipset Alereon announced its own attempt at a brute-force solution to dilemma of the lack of a global standard for wireless device connectivity.  It will produce a UWB chipset that supports all 14 of the world's known frequency bands simultaneously.


Demolition Ban Urged for Old Sixth Ward Sites

By Mike Snyder, Houston Chronicle  Feb. 27--Mayor Bill White has proposed a temporary ban on demolition of historic buildings in the Old Sixth Ward while he develops a plan to permanently protect the neighborhood's unique, Victorian-era houses.


New drug found better at suppressing hep B virus

Two international studies of a new drug, telbivudine, have produced potentially good news for hepatitis B patients, showing that it suppresses the virus that damages the liver faster and better than other treatments.


Martina Sucha of Slovakia beat Abigail Spears of the United States 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 Sunday to win the Bell Challenge for her second career title.


Easing of flu shot restriction suggested

Worried that tens of thousands of doses may go to waste, a federal advisory panel wants the government to ease restrictions on the nation's supply of flu vaccine.


Poland wants US pact in exchange for missile silos

Poland wants a bilateral pact and  improved air defenses as part of any deal to become the first  ballistic missile-defense hub outside of the United States, its  defense minister said on Wednesday.


Google tops Microsoft with new PC search tool

Computer users have long complained that using Microsoft Windows to find files on a desktop hard drive is considerably tougher than using Google to find information in the vast reaches of the Internet.


NGOs may pull out Escalating conflict in the âSunnite heartland ...

Frightened foreign workers for non-governmental organizations were thinking of leaving Iraq last week after kidnappers seized female aid staff in their office in broad daylight, marking a dangerous evolution in an escalating hostage crisis.


Baghdad offensive to begin: U.S. officers

A U.S.-Iraqi campaign to stabilize Baghdad will begin soon and the offensive against militants will be on a scale never seen during four years of war, American officers said on Sunday.


Yahoo to buy Musicmatch for $160 million

Yahoo said Tuesday that it is acquiring digital music specialist Musicmatch for $160 million in cash. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company said the buyout would help it expand its presence in the simmering


Vijay Singh had a smile on his face when it was over, the kind of dazed smile we should be accustomed to by now because it's been on the faces of a lot of guys who have teed it up in recent weeks against Tiger Woods.


Delray Beach Â· After wondering out loud at times why he couldn't get the ball over the net, Mardy Fish had little reaction the final time he hit one short.


Hong Kong drug addicts head to China to pop pills

The ease of travel to the China mainland since Hong Kong's handover in 1997 has drawn the city's young people to a cheap and convenient playground just across the border in Shenzhen city.


Ketchup maker saw its profit fall 9% as it spun off units to Del Monte, but new items boosted sales. CHICAGO  - Ketchup manufacturer HJ Heinz Co.


Blair admits mistakes in run-up to Iraq war

British Prime Minister on Sunday admitted mistakes in the run-up to the US-led war against Iraq, but refused to bow calls for a full apology.


Indonesian smokers puff over cigarette curbs

In the stairwell of an office complex in the Indonesian capital, office workers nonchalantly puff away in front of a "No smoking" sign.


Michael Moore Releases 'Sicko' Ahead of Schedule

âSickoâ will open Friday on a single screen at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square theater in New York.


Top U.S., EU officials to visit Macedonia? (updated PM 04:27)

Top U.S. and European Union officials were scheduled to visit Macedonia on Friday to discuss regional stability and the Balkan republic's bid to establish closer ties with the West.


Australia prepares for emotional goodbye to its 'Croc Hunter'

Australia is preparing to say a final farewell to "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, as his family put the final touches to a public memorial billed as a celebration of his life.


Baseball players might yet testify before US lawmakers: report

Major League Baseball players linked to doping in the Mitchell Report might yet be asked to testify before lawmakers in January, a House of Representatives committee chairman told the Baltimore Sun.


Cell Phone Spending Surpasses Land Lines

With Americans cutting the cord to their land lines, 2007 is likely to be the first calendar year in which U.S. households spend more on cell phone services.


Il magistrato: "Erano consapevoli partecipanti di un disegno criminoso"Sulla scalata a Rcs: "Supporters interessati alla buona riuscita"                                          Unipol, il Gip Forleo al Parlamento "Politici erano complici, non tifosi"


Clement and Llodra delight in upsetting Bryans

French pair Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra upset champions Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States to become gleeful Wimbledon men's doubles champions on Sunday.


Crude oil prices slipped below USD 50 a barrel in Asian trade overnight as the market waited for the outcome of the US presidential election.


At I.B.M., a Vacation Anytime, or Maybe None

I.B.M. is probably the largest company to do away with tracking vacation.


We're ready to ruck, Mealamu warns France

Feisty All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu has accused Wales of lying on the ball and warned that France will be rucked out of the way if they adopt similar tactics in Paris on Sunday.


Kenya's Maathai Wins Nobel Peace Prize on Environment

Wangari Maathai of Kenya became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote democracy, protect the environment and improve social conditions.


N.Korea Says U.S.-S.Korea War Games Undermine Talks

North Korea said on Friday annual war  games staged by the United States and South Korea were  undermining six-party nuclear talks and forcing it to raise the  "quality and quantity" of its own military deterrent.


Disruption to internet services in south Asia and the Middle East  continues after undersea cable damage.


Scientists are developing a new way of carrying out internal examinations on patients - based on a wriggling worm.


TOKYO: Fugitive chess master Bobby Fischer, who is fighting deportation to the US, yesterday demanded that Japan allows him to go to Iceland, which has offered him a home.


House OKs bill guarding Pledge from courts

The House, citing the nation's religious origins, voted Wednesday to protect the Pledge of Allegiance from federal judges who might try to stop schoolchildren and others from reciting it because of the phrase "under God."


Unwilling to concede defeat, congressional leaders expressed hope Sunday that lawmakers could return next month to resolve a turf battle that has blocked passage of an overhaul of the nation's intelligence agencies. Much depends on whether President Bush is more active in bringing his own troops in line, they said.


Forecasters see sustained growth in 2007: Philly Fed

The economy will likely pick up in 2007 after output growth slows rapidly in late 2006, according to a survey conducted by the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank released on Thursday.


Jyve, the world's first live "Ask" engine, will be available to users of Skype, the Internet communications company, as a featured (add-on) "Extra for Skype" in Skype version 3.0.


Explosion rocks Manhattan, revives 9/11 memories

An underground steam pipe exploded in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, shaking buildings, creating a towering geyser of debris and sending pedestrians fleeing in scenes reminiscent of the September 11 attacks.


Heavy Rains Kill 130 in Pakistan, Dam Bursts

More than 130 people have been killed across Pakistan in the heaviest rains in 16 years that caused a dam to burst, provincial officials said on Friday.


Gates Tops Forbes List of Richest in U.S. -- Again

The Nasdaq may be well off its highs  of the dot-com era, but tech tycoons still top the list of the  wealthiest Americans.


Father of missing UK girl rejects drugging reports

The father of missing British girl Madeleine McCann on Wednesday angrily rejected Portuguese media reports he and his wife Kate had drugged their children.


U.N. atomic report may expose Iran to wider sanctions

A U.N. watchdog report due on Thursday is likely to confirm Iran has expanded rather than halted its nuclear fuel program, exposing Tehran to possible wider sanctions over fears it secretly wants to make atom bombs.


Anti-War Activists Protest Bush Convention Speech

A handful of protesters were arrested  at the Republican convention on Thursday night as President  Bush accepted the party's nomination for another term, and  thousands of people on the street near the convention chanted  "No More Bush."


One Chinese Woman's Path From Hinterlands To Top-Tier Athletics

KUNMING, China -- When Liu Huana was 5 or 6 years old, she learned to help her older sister put goats out to pasture. By the time she was 7, she could take care of 20 goats by herself, often stopping to sneak fresh watermelon from another farmer's fields.


By GARY GENTILE  LOS ANGELES - Online movie download site CinemaNow Inc. will revive its 2-year-old effort to sell music videos, hoping to fill a demand for content to be viewed on portable devices by increasing its inventory.


UPDATE 1-Mauresmo starts strongly, Williams wins again

Amelie Mauresmo made a powerful start in her bid to end the year as world number one with a 6-1 6-0 rout of Vera Zvonareva at the WTA Championships on Thursday.


Small Fixes Can Pay Big Security Dividends

Computer users could stop most viruses and cyber attacks by fixing a small number of common flaws, according to new research. Viruses, spam and distributed denial of service attacks could


Travel: Our online guide, full of holiday ideas for every type of couple. First up, Rowan Pelling gets us in the mood with her tips on how to get it right


The drinks industry will have to pay towards policing when 24-hour drinking starts, ministers are to announce.


Eritrea on Alert for Big Power Bias in Border Dispute

In few countries does the Cold War cast a longer shadow than in Eritrea, deprived of nationhood by superpower rivalry at the dawn of independent Africa.


Lawmakers Seek Inquiry on F.D.A. Rejection of Cancer Drug

Lawmakers called for hearings to investigate the rejection of the Dendreon Corporationâs experimental prostate cancer drug.


Svetlana Khorkina's gymnastic career comes to a disappointing end when she finishes last in women's uneven bars.


Senators threaten to revoke FCC media ownership vote

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators  threatened on Monday to override the Federal Communications  Commission if the agency votes to loosen media ownership  restrictions at a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.


U.S. Seeks Seoul's Support for Hard Line on N.Korea

Secretary of State Colin Powell sought South Korea's support on Tuesday for a U.S. hard line on North Korea after China said Washington must be more flexible to entice the reclusive state back to nuclear arms talks.


Gambling Commission brings legislation up to date Major changes are in store for Britain's Â£91bn gambling industry after new gambling laws came into force on 1st September. The Gambling Act 2005 replaces legislation dating as far back as 1845 and governs nearly all forms of gambling.â¦


Free condom handout suspended by Beijing universities

Two top Beijing universities have suspended a programme to distribute free condoms to students to prevent HIV/AIDS, frowning on it as "inappropriate".


Fewer Tune in to Second Bush-Kerry Debate

The second Bush-Kerry presidential debate drew a smaller audience than the first but viewer interest remained high, according to ratings figures released Monday.


AMERICAN LEAGUE: Sheffield HR stuns Tribe; Lilly: 13 K's

CLEVELAND -- Gary Sheffield's two-run home run in the ninth inning Monday night gave the New York Yankees a 6-4 victory over the Indians -- Cleveland's eighth straight loss.


Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry's campaign is stopping an advertisement that features footage of Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain rebuking President George W. Bush during the 2000 primary campaign.


Radio RTFM: Vista, iPhones and hot Valentine's Day luuuurv action

Plus a handy guide to dignified executions Well, Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and we're delighted to announce that Radio RTFM has set up a Vulture Central House of Luuurv voice message board giving lonely listeners the chance to connect with like-minded social inadequates.â¦


The LYCRA MTV Style awards witnessed the unique fusion of Music, Style, Fashion and Art coming together at a spectacular show at the Jamshed Bhabha Auditorium in Mumbai, on October 15.


NATO begins Afghan spring offensive in Helmand

NATO began its spring offensive against the Taliban on Tuesday, launching its biggest attacks since the 2001 war on Taliban rebels and Afghan drug lords.


First Milosevic trial defence witness called

proceedings delayed by his ill health, a retired Belgrade law professor became the trial's first defence witness. court called his former Belgrade University law professor Smilja Avramov to start testifying.


President Bush's mission in New York is to tell Americans what they can expect of him during four more years in the White House — and to begin his final drive to convince them that's what they want.


Dialogue only way to solve Iranâs nuclear case, says Khatami

TEHRAN: Talks and negotiations are the only way to resolve Iranâs nuclear standoff with the West, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said on Wednesday.


Sony and Samsung to Cross-License Patents

Sony Corp. and Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday they had agreed to share patents on basic technology to speed up product development and avoid adding to a growing number of cross-border patent disputes.


Marsh Executive Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges

A senior vice president at Marsh &  McLennan Cos. MMC.N insurance broker on Thursday pleaded  guilty to criminal charges in connection with New York Attorney  General Eliot Spitzer's ongoing probe into fraud and  bid-rigging in the insurance industry.


US soldier jailed for killing unarmed Iraqi

A US soldier was sentenced to three years in jail after being convicted of shooting dead an unarmed and wounded Iraqi civilian in Baghdad's Sadr City, the US army said on December 11.


Isle Royale Wolves Becoming Less Fearful

For campers at Isle Royale National Park, sighting a gray wolf is a rare and thrilling experience. At least, it has been.


After two long days of seemingly endless baseball, Melky Cabrera and the New York Yankees finally nudged a little closer to a playoff berth.


Chinese Premier Pledges Reunification with Taiwan

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledged to  reunify the mainland with the island of Taiwan, vowing to  contain forces intent on independence for the island to ensure  the sacred goal of national unity.


Kosovo votes in the second assembly elections since the province came under UN control in 1999.


Cameron Diaz and former boyfriend Justin Timberlake attend the UK premiere of their film Shrek the Third.


Families of victims of a deadly nursing home fire last year settled 28 of 32 lawsuits against the company that owned the facility, lawyers announced Thursday.


Kufa Shelled As Iraqi Shiite Cleric Leaves For Najaf

Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali Hussien al-Sistani has begun a trip to the city of Najaf to help bring an end to the fighting there. Once he arrives, he plans to lead a peace march.


Yudhoyono Wins Indonesia Poll- Preliminary Result

Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won Indonesia's presidential election run-off in a landslide, preliminary final results showed on Monday.


Ivan Rodriguez was back at Comerica Park on Tuesday needing three stolen bases to reach 100 for his career. His race with Hurricane Frances, however, might have been the best running of his career.


Search engine Google has fixed a security flaw that was occurring in their email service, Gmail. The company did not reveal the nature of flaw, only that they had corrected it.


Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive  Michael Eisner said company President Robert Iger is his  "preferred choice" to succeed him in running the entertainment  conglomerate, according to an interview in Sunday's Los Angeles  Times.


A federal advisory panel cited concerns that Acomplia increases the risk of neurological and psychiatric problems, including suicide.


Japan's NHK says staff suspected of insider trading

Two reporters and a director at public broadcaster NHK are being investigated by Japan's securities watchdog for suspected insider trading using information from an internal editing system, Kyodo news agency reported NHK as saying on Thursday.


Is Great Happiness Too Much of a Good Thing?

Ten years ago, Harry Lewenstein was riding a bike down a hill in southern Portugal when he hit a bump without warning. The 70-year-old retired electronics executive was going fast, and the shock propelled him clear over the handlebars.


NASA Says New Rocket Might Shake Violently

NASA is wrestling with a potentially dangerous problem in a spacecraft that has not even been built yet.


COLUMBIA, South Carolina  - Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Mitt Romney won Nevada's presidential contests on Saturday, and Republican voting ended in South Carolina as an unpredictable White House race moved to the U.S. South and West.


Oil leaks onto a Devon beach where the stricken container ship MSC Napoli is being broken up.


Few Americans thought Libby should get off the hook. But Bush had little to lose in granting clemency


Search giant wants federal and state regulators to press Microsoft to make more changes to Windows Vista's desktop search and indexing tool.


EU in new assault on 'rip-off' mobile phone charges

The European Union set mobile phone companies a July deadline on Monday to cut their roaming charges for text messages and Internet use or face regulation.


Inquiries get under way into the deaths of two men in separate incidents in Inverclyde and the Borders.


Altri sei nel registro indagati e due perquisiti


UN refugee chief Antonio Guterres is set to visit the conflict-torn east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.


Seeking Cause and Cure for Ailing Wetlands

As marsh grass dies off in the New York region, scientists are grappling to find answers.


Even if it's bogus, a rumored deal might be both companies' best move.


Market concerns shroud Ford,GM as union talks loom

DETROIT/CHICAGO  - As Wall Street ponders the future of Detroit, analysts see sharply diverging scenarios emerging from an uncertain summer and crucial contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers union.


'Chi fermera' la musica' ottiene oltre 5 mln spettatori


Proposed content deal collapses A proposed deal which would have seen clips of CBS shows posted on YouTube has collapsed, Reuters reports.â¦


Dow Jones -0,02%, SP500 -0,01%, Nasdaq sale dello 0,05%


Salman Butt leads Pakistan to a six-wicket triumph over India in Calcutta.


The racist abuse of UK Formula One star Lewis Hamilton in Spain is the latest case of racism in Spanish sport.


The future of Manchester United MNU.L , the world's richest soccer club, could be in the hands of two publicity-shy Irishmen who made their money from horse racing.


MUMBAI: It is a mahayudh now. No amicable solution, no re-bids. Zee Telefilms is going all out to hook sports channel ESPN's legal bouncer.


A British man is jailed for 14 years in Sweden after infecting two under-age girls with HIV.


La Spezia, 18:33 - CALCIO, SPEZIA-PISA: CURVA CHIUSA, SCIOPERO TIFOSI LIGURI

I tifosi della Curva Ferrovia dello Spezia non sosterranno la propria squadra nel primo tempo della ...


Barroso heading for victory in commission vote

The new European commission will start work on Monday after its incoming president, JosÃ© Manuel Barroso, won the guarantee of substantial support for his team last night by making further concessions to the European parliament.


Study: Merck's Arcoxia Appears Safe Medium Term

Drug firm Merck & Co. will present  data this week showing that an experimental arthritis drug,  Arcoxia, a treatment in the same class as its recently  withdrawn Vioxx, showed no significant difference in the number  of serious side effects than those treated with a common  medicine called diclofenac.


- RealNetworks Inc. RNWK.O on Tuesday said it   agreed to acquire South Korea-based mobile music services   provider WiderThan Co. Ltd. WTHN.O in a cash tender offer for   $17.05 a share, or about $350 million.


Aruba countersues Motorola over Wi-Fi patent fight

Aruba Networks added a new twist to an old patent lawsuit by claiming that a Motorola division knew  all along whether Aruba was infringing its patents but said nothing.


Early returns on Yahoo's Project Panama -- the system designed to make the company's search ads more effective and profitable -- signal the No. 2 search engine has what it takes to bridge a gargantuan revenue gap with Google. Well, at least some of what it takes.


Ukraine's highest court overturns new election laws on the eve of ...

On the eve of Ukraine's hotly-contested presidential vote, the country's highest court Saturday threw out some of the election law changes aimed at battling fraud, a possible setback for opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko.


Torino, 18:58 - SCHERMA, MONDIALI; FIORETTO DONNE: FINALE VEZZALI-GRANBASSI

Valentina Vezzali e Margherita Granbassi si giocheranno l'oro nel fioretto femminile ai Mondiali di ...


Indonesian police said on Friday they had made their first arrest directly linked to last week's deadly embassy bombing in Jakarta, detaining a man who delivered explosives to those blamed for the attack.


A febbraio ha toccato i 158 milioni, +7% sul 2006


Standard Life makes offer for Resolution

British insurer Resolution PLC recommended shareholders accept a $10 billion offer from rival Standard Life on Friday and backed away from its proposed takeover of Friends Provident.


Mittal blinks first in Arcelor stand off

Mittal Steel MT.N, seeking to win back   eroding investor support for its bid for Arcelor CELR.PA,   raised its offer by a third and dropped a key demand for family   control over the combined global steel giant.


Ora versa in gravi condizioni all'ospedale di Cagliari


KUALA LUMPUR: One more freed Emergency Ordinanc


MedImmune Says FluMist Recommended for Kids

MedImmune's FluMist nasal vaccine  should be included in the U.S. government's Vaccines for  Children program, expanding its distribution to children over  the age of 5 and teens, federal advisers said on Thursday.


Cardiff Crown Court hears a jealous boyfriend strangled his girlfriend after she spoke to an old flame at party.


Sara' all'insegna di innovazione, moda e architettura


Peter Harrison says he will sue the BBC after being secretly filmed making claims about managers accepting 'bungs'.


BANK robbers in Northern Ireland have made off with as much as Â£30m ($A76m) from an Australian-owned bank in Belfast. The robbers gained access to a branch of the Northern Bank on Wellington Street in central


The state's earliest caucus ever means that neither the candidates nor Iowa voters will get much of a holiday break


Google Plans Desktop Search Tool for Apple PCs

Google Inc.  plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc. , Google chief executive Eric Schmidt said on Friday.


Mourinho happy to see the back of Gallas

Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger attempted to draw a line under the acrimonious row that has erupted in the wake of William Gallas's move from Chelsea to Arsenal.


The Romanian government is to review 3.6bn ($4.8bn, 2.5bn) worth of state contracts with three large western companies to determine their legality.


Tutte compiute in Emilia, banda di slavi o albanesi


Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Deltha O'Neal was charged with driving while intoxicated early Saturday after being stopped at a traffic checkpoint.


Il premier ai deputati di Forza Italia: "Anticomunisti in tuttoLoro sono mosche impazzite unite dall'odio contro di me"                                                  Berlusconi carica i suoi "Andate giÃ¹ duro con la sinistra"                                                                                Il Cavaliere si dice deluso dal no di D'Amato per le regionalie annuncia: "Ci trasformeremo in comitato elettorale per il 2006"


The man who set his 6-year-old son on fire to avenge a custody battle 22 years ago is on trial again and could go to prison for life.


Alitalia pursues deadline talks with unions on rescue plan

MILAN : Alitalia pursued last-ditch talks with unions, its deadline for clinching a rescue plan or face bankruptcy, a day after winning a key deal with pilots.


Iran vows to follow nuclear path despite sanctions

Iranian leaders vowed on Wednesday to press on with Tehran's disputed nuclear work regardless of any new U.N. sanctions, one day after world powers agreed the outline of a new resolution.


Stored Smallpox Vaccine Effective After Dilution

NEW YORK  - Even when diluted, the Aventis  Pasteur smallpox vaccine (APSV), which has been in frozen  storage since the 1950s, yields a high rate of successful  vaccination, new research shows. Therefore, dilution of this  vaccine could help expand current stockpiles.


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British Gas has lost almost one million customers this year, its parent company Centrica has revealed. The gas and electricity provider, which has put up prices twice in 2004, lost 290,000 customers in the first half of the year and 630,000 in the second.


Democrats brace for election day headaches in battleground Ohio

The crucial toss-up state of Ohio, where one million new voters have registered to cast ballots in the presidential poll one week away, could see a repeat of the problems that plagued Florida in the 2000 election, activists said.


Americans Should Push For ï¿½Strong, Political Responseï¿½ to ...

The essence of ï¿½genocide,ï¿½ under international law, is the intentional physical destruction of a group; the intent can be to destroy the group in whole or in substantial part.


Con la vendita della propria quota Ferrari alla Fiat


World leaders step up plans for a united response to the Asian tsunami, as the rising numbers of dead are mourned.


Oracle raps PeopleSoft customer refund program

WILMINGTON, Del.--Oracle has stepped up its attack on PeopleSoft's customer refund program in an effort to convince a judge that the anti-takeover measure is unnecessary and should be eliminated.


Aussie actress George mental for "Triangle"

Australian actress  Melissa George ("30 Days of Night") is in final negotiations to  star in the supernatural thriller "Triangle."


Indicted real estate developer and political fundraiser Tony Rezko, whose links to Sen. Barack Obama have brought his name into the national spotlight, was arrested Monday morning, an FBI spokesman said.


Barcellona, 00:03 - CALCIO, INTER: FIGURACCIA IN SPAGNA, 5-0 COL BARCELLONA

Figuraccia dell'Inter in Spagna. I nerazzurri, in formazione largamente rimaneggiata, sono stati sco...


Following Robert David Lion Gardiner's death last week, reports described Gardiners Island as the largest under private ownership, which is charming but far from the case.


Northern Rock sells Â£2.2bn of its mortgage assets to US bank JPMorgan, saying it will repay the Bank of England.


Lenovo Could Build in Guilford: The PC Maker Asks County Leaders for $154,000 in Incentives for Distribution Center and 47 Jobs

By Frank Norton, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Jun. 14--Lenovo wants to build a $10 million distribution facility near Greensboro, though the computer maker considered sites in Wake County and in other states.


FOES TRADE BLOWS OVER COLUMN BY POST'S DUNLEAVY

Both presidential campaigns yesterday pledged support to US servicemen and women in Iraq - and took swipes at each other â-n response to Post columnist Steve Dunleavy's impassioned farewell to his Iraq-bound GI son.


Health Plan Used by U.S. Is Debated as a Model

Though candidates suggest adapting the health care program that covers Congress and offering it to millions of uninsured Americans, such a plan would be unlikely to cut costs.


Rededication of NASA's Space Power Facility in Sandusky

CLEVELAND, June 6  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA will rededicate the Space Power Facility, the world's largest space environment simulation chamber, at Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station in Sandusky, Ohio, on June 11.


Morgan Stanley reported a 7 percent drop in profit from continuing operations in the third quarter.


Inflation's not the cruel tax it's often made out to be.


Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, a fierce critic of the Kremlin's actions in Chechnya, is found dead.


Struggling German department store owner, KarstadtQuelle, has rejected unions concessions over pay considered crucial to a successful restructuring of the firm.


Sri Lanka wicket-keeper/batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana announces his retirement from international cricket.


'In my previous birth, I must have been a South Indian'

Director Deepa Mehta, whose film Water is Canada's entry for the Oscars, speaks to Arthur J Pais about her next movie, The Exclusion.


Facial and fingerprint data will be stored on an embedded chip.


KarstadtQuelle Sells Stake in German Joint Venture to Starbucks

Troubled German retailer KarstadtQuelle AG said Monday it is selling its 82 percent stake in a three-year-old joint venture with coffeehouse chain Starbucks Coffee International to the U.S. company.


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Creative adds wider screen to Zen Vision PMP

Full 16:9 ratio now Creative has updated its Zen Vision:M digital music player and Zen Vision video device, at least in the company's native Singapore. Both gadgets had appeared in Western magazine ads, but this is the first time the company has discussed them officially.â¦


Avandia not to blame for deaths in trial, U.S. says

GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia was not to blame for heart deaths in a trial to see if treating diabetes would reduce heart disease, U.S. government-funded researchers said on Wednesday.


Don't ignore less virulent bird flu strains, experts say

Experts have called for closer study of less lethal strains of the H5N1 bird flu virus because they might be more likely candidates to spark an influenza pandemic.


Thai PM calls security meeting after bombs

Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont called an urgent security meeting on Monday after a wave of bombs killed  6 people and wounded more than 50 in the Muslim-majority far south.


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia -- This is a tale of two cities: the old city that was struck down and the new one that is rising in its place as fast as the tent stakes can be hammered into the ground.


Volcano stirrings carry memories of son killed there 24 years ago

"They've closed down the observatory there for a while, just to be safe," Alice Johnston said. The observatory is the Johnston Ridge Observatory on Johnston Ridge, about 5 miles from the volcano.


Israel plans funding clampdown on Hamas-ruled Gaza

Israel plans to tighten a financial clampdown on Hamas-ruled Gaza, denying it access to funds including Palestinian tax revenues released to President Mahmoud Abbas, senior officials said on Tuesday.


IBM Introduces Blades With Slimmer Price Tags

IBM has released a new low-cost eServer BladeCenter chassis and a unique set of "business-in-a-box" solutions to help lower the cost and speed the time it takes for SMBs to purchase, deploy, and implement blade servers.


Fort Dix tipster shrugs off 'hero' title

The tipster responsible for helping authorities thwart a possible terrorist attack on a U.S. military base said Tuesday he experienced a "moral dilemma" over whether to report what he had seen.


A payment system that allows users to spend cash via their handsets is launched across the UK.


IS IT possible that the Federal Communications Commission is developing a double standard on decency? The commissioners don't hesitate to slap a fine over Janet Jackson's breast or Howard Stern's mouth.


U.S. Agrees To Resettle Refugees From Iraq

The United States will accelerate the resettlement of about 7,000 Iraqis referred by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and will contribute $18 million to the agency's appeal for Iraq, about one-third of the total, Undersecretary of State Paula J. Dobriansky said Wednesday.


Air China sees its profits increase three-fold in the first six months of the year, thanks to strong customer demand.


Intel not to make 4-Gigahertz version of Pentium 4 PC processor

The world's No. 1 chipmaker Intel says that it will not make the 4-gigahertz version of its Pentium 4 PC processor. Intel will release another chip that has fewer gigahertz.


Old Tactic Returns as Gunmen Seize 13 Iraqis from Bus

BAGHDAD, Dec. 24 -- Gunmen stopped a minibus driving north of Baghdad on Monday and abducted 13 Iraqi civilians inside, Iraqi police reported. The mass kidnapping was a renewed tactic that has grown increasingly rare as violence has ebbed in Iraq.


Freescale Discloses High-Performance Dual Core Processor ...

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) today is providing architectural details of its most powerful processor to date: the MPC8641D Dual Core processor.


Candidates battle for tiny pool of key voters

President Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry will find themselves in a virtual dead heat as the 2004 presidential campaign roars past Labor Day, the holiday


The ex-President of Peru wants to become a Japanese MP, running for office from Chilean house arrest


New methods are employed around Britain to check for possible outbreaks of bird flu in at-risk areas.


Oracle to Splash ECM Market with 'Tsunami'

It's no secret that Oracle (Quote, Chart) has been considering a dip in the enterprise content management well, especially after companies like Microsoft (Quote, Chart), IBM (Quote, Chart) and EMC (Quote, Chart) made such a splash in the sector over the


British minister performs Olympic U-turn

The new culture secretary has said he was wrong to oppose London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.


Twelve killed in clashes at Pakistan mosque

Pakistani security forces geared up for a possible raid on a radical Islamabad mosque early Wednesday after running street battles with hardline students left 12 people dead and 140 injured.


"Crocoseum" farewell for Croc Hunter Irwin

Thousands of Australians will be able to   farewell "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin at a public memorial to   be held at the "Crocoseum" in his beloved Australia Zoo, the TV   naturalist's wife said on Wednesday.


Altered sense of smell could indicate Alzheimer's disease, new ...

A new test has found that people who find it hard to identify the smell of strawberry, smoke, soap, menthol, clove, pineapple, natural gas, lilac, lemon and leather might be at the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.


A bomb attack on police in Kabul kills up to 18 people in what seems to be the deadliest attack to date.


PITTSBURGH -- Pitt junior point guard Levance Fields will be out eight to 12 weeks after breaking a broken bone in his left foot to become the second Panthers starter knocked out of the lineup in as many games.


Sharon Says Will Seek Coalition with Labor

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday he would seek a coalition with Shimon Peres's Labor Party and pledged to press ahead with a planned Gaza pullout.


U.N graft meeting targets plundering leaders

NUSA DUA, Indonesia  - More than 100 countries met in Bali on Monday for a U.N. anti-corruption conference to find ways of clawing back some of the billions of dollars in assets stolen by corrupt leaders.


Terror Mastermind Planned to Kill Spanish Judges

The suspected leader of a Muslim cell that allegedly plotted to blow up Spainâs National Court in Madrid hoped to kill senior judges and destroy massive case files on Islamic terror probes, officials said today.


A Royal Marine killed in a gun battle with Taleban forces in Afghanistan was aged 23 and from Surrey.


From veteran players who won't collect their paychecks to young prospects who had hoped to earn a roster spot, the NHL lockout will touch everyone in the organization.


BESLAN, Russia When one small boy saw the armed soldier guarding the door of his school Wednesday morning, he pulled on his mother's hand and burst into tears.


LIVERPOOL'S chances of reaching the next stage of the Champions League took a dent here last night when a goal from Javier Saviola just after the interval was enough to give Monaco all three points.


Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich got the go-ahead yesterday from coach Jack Del Rio to make his first start in three weeks when the Jaguars face the Minnesota Vikings this weekend.


A report attacks the quality of pre-conception services offered by the NHS to women with diabetes.


3 Hurt in Athens Protest of Powell's Visit

At least three people were injured on Friday when police fired tear gas and sparred with rock-throwing demonstrators during a rally to protest the planned weekend visit of Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.


DaimlerChrysler AG said Tuesday that it plans to transfer jobs from its automaking plant in Bremen, but said it was not a signal of layoffs to come.


An Egyptian terror suspect, held by Britain for three years without trial because he was said to be the leader of an al Qaeda-linked militant group, has been released from prison, the government said on Tuesday.


Experts Assess the Influence of Long-Term Capital's Loss

A recent decision is thought to be the most significant test case yet of how the Internal Revenue Service will combat sophisticated tax avoidance schemes.


Belinda wins MTV Latin America top video

Teenage pop star Belinda, who starred in the Disney Channel's "Cheetah Girls 2," won the video of the year award Thursday at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America in Mexico City.


Residents packed the District of Columbia Council chambers yesterday to praise or pan the mayor's $440 million US proposal to refurbish RFK Stadium and build a new ball park for the Montreal Expos.


New alpha release is the first to include the much-anticipated, database-driven revamp of the bookmarks feature called Places.


Lazard Reveals Investigations Over Gifts

Private investment bank Lazard said  in a regulatory filing on Friday that the NASD and SEC are  investigating the company over gifts and gratuities.


The US Senate votes to revive discussion of immigration legislation backed by President Bush.


Boeing Chief Executive Jim McNerney Speaking at Cowen Conference

CHICAGO, Feb. 2  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing  Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney will speak at Cowen and Company's Aerospace and Defense Conference on Tuesday Feb. 6 at approximately 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time.


Milano, 16:00 - CALCIO, CASO SUAZO: MANCINI E' MOLTO DELUSO

L'allenatore dell'Inter, Roberto Mancini, è molto deluso e dispiaciuto per il passaggio di Da...


Billy Ray Apologizes for Not Buckling Up

Miley Cyrus and father Billy Ray Cyrus are admitting they goofed.   "We got caught up in the moment of filming, and we made a mistake and forgot to buckle our seatbelts," Billy Ray Cyrus tells PEOPLE about a gaffe in the hit 3-D movie Hannah Montana/...


NY Court Says Anti-Bush Protesters Can't Use Park

A judge on Wednesday denied anti-Bush  protesters permission to rally in Central Park on the eve of  the Republican National Convention, leaving open the question  of where possibly hundreds of thousands of demonstrators will  go after a march through midtown Manhattan.


House OKs Bill to Shield GIs from Abusive Sales

Legislation to protect U.S. soldiers from predatory life insurance and mutual fund sales on military bases was approved overwhelmingly on Tuesday by the U.S. House of Representatives.


UPDATE 2-Judge likely to extend Oracle/PeopleSoft case

A Delaware judge on Wednesday said he likely would need to hear additional testimony before ruling on Oracle Corp.'s (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research


Alltel Buying Western Wireless for $4.4B

Cellular giant Alltel Corp. said Monday it is buying Western Wireless Corp. in a $4.4 billion cash and stock deal expected to make it the fifth-largest U.S. wireless company.


A security researcher demonstrates a way to use cross site scripting to remotely spam an internal network printer.


Valencia MotoGP Race Day Quote Machine 2004

by staff 3000. Valentino Rossi (Gauloises Fortuna Yamaha) secured an incredible ninth win of a glorious championship winning season after a hard fought battle at today's Valencia Grand Prix.


Microsoft will introduce its long-awaited Internet search engine on Thursday, a person knowledgeable about the announcement said.


Infections in Preemies Can Have Lasting Effects

According to a study in the Nov. 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, infections in extremely low birth-weight infants are associated with impaired cognitive development and physical growth problems.


How to Grow a Church: Kansas Pastor Offers Tips at Methodist Convention

By David Yonke, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio  Jun. 16--LAKESIDE, Ohio -- When the Rev. Adam Hamilton decided to preach a series of sermons on world religions, the first thing he did was his homework.


Israel  arrests 13 UN employees on suspicion of "links to terrorism" but does not give  their nationalities.


Madrid, 13:29 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: DRENTHE SBAGLIA STRADA E TAMPONA POLIZIA

Royston Drenthe, centrocampista olandese del Real Madrid, è uscito illeso da un incidente d'a...


A Daunting Composition, Approached With Daring

Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble has issued a new recording of Steve Reichâs signature works, âMusic for 18 Musicians.â


Spitzer Seeks Panel to Study Prison Closings

The effort would try to duplicate the recent commission that recommended shutting down at least 20 hospitals across New York.


Ukrainians get second chance to elect president on Sunday; earlier vote annulled

KYIV, Ukraine (CP) - Ukrainians will get a unique chance to roll back history and undo last month's fraud-ridden presidential election when they head to the polls Sunday to vote for either the pro-western candidate Viktor Yushchenko or the Moscow-backed Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych.


Jodhaa Akbar to release on 25th January, 2008

ItÂs finally confirmed! Ashutosh Gowariker and UTV have finally locked the release date of JODHAA   AKBAR. An official communiquÃ© received states that the much-awaited epic romance is   slated for a worldwide release on 25th January, 2008.


Marion Jones pleaded guilty in October to lying to federal agents about her use of performance-enhancing drugs.


Imprisoned activist's wife detained at Beijing airport

BEIJING -- The wife of a blind, imprisoned legal activist was detained at the Beijing airport yesterday after authorities prevented her from flying to the Philippines to receive an award on behalf of her husband, whose case has sparked international outrage and condemnation.


U.S. retail sales fell unexpectedly in December to close out the weakest year at the cash register since 2002, data showed on Tuesday, the strongest signal yet that the economy may be sliding into recession under the weight of a housing and credit crisis.


Rioting gives way to grief after terror suspect's death

BEKAA: Majdal Anjar, a town of 20,000 inhabitants in East Lebanon, is boiling over after the death of local citizen, Ismail al-Khatib, who died in detention on Monday after being arrested


Myanmar defiant on 60th anniversary of independence from Britain

Military-run Myanmar put on a show of defiance Friday on the 60th anniversary of independence from Britain amid global pressure for reform following the junta's bloody crackdown on dissent.


p2pnet.net News:- IBM mainframe software vendor Compuware is suing IBM for antitrust violations claiming IBM used its source code without permission.


Anti-smoking pill may help curb drinking

A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain.


Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told Mississippi poultry plant employees on Monday that their plight demonstrated the government's shortcomings in addressing workers' wage and health issues.


XM and Sirius are winning support for their once-controversial merger.


(Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers will play the fourth game of a season- ending five game series tonight against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.


Air Force's Boeing Deal Flies Into New Troubles

Air Force Secretary James Roche  contacted his old company last year to help a brother of a top  White House aide try to land a job, Northrop Grumman Corp. said  on Friday.


The final frontier has been conquered and Australia return home wondering about the location of their next great challenge. The only serious blemish came in the final Test when their susceptibility to fourth-innings chases was again exposed.


MMS scandal: Delhi police arrest student

Since the boy is a juvenile he cannot be put in jail. He is now being held in the Economic Offences Wing in New Delhi. The 17-year-old boy, who was reportedly arrested at the Delhi airport, will be produced in court tomorrow.


Considering a career change? Take this simple test to find your true talent and matching colleges. Start your future today.


The Supreme Court is about to plunge into an agenda laden with issues effecting the business sector. Tobacco companies, the biotech industry and operators of coal-fired power plants have a stake in cases the court will hear in the next month.


President Gen. Pervez Musharraf came under fire Wednesday for the expulsion of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, with newspapers dismissing the government's claim that he returned willingly to exile.


Quelli sul Dow Jones +22 punti, quelli sul Nasdaq +2,75


If LeBron James was sending a post-Olympics message to Larry Brown, he wouldn't admit it. Perhaps trying to prove Brown was wrong to bench him in Greece, James scored a career-high 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-76 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.


$25M donated to breast cancer research facility

Relatives of the late newspaper magnate Roy Thompson have donated $25 million to the Institute of Breast Cancer Research. Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital, where the institute is headquartered, confirmed


The European Central Bank is set to lift its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point when it meets this week — the fifth such move since the bank started adjusting rates in December 2005 as Europe's economy picked up.


Roma, 19:35 - CALCIO, ROMA: ACCETTATA OFFERTA DEL REAL MADRID PER CHIVU

Il Real Madrid offre 18 mln per Chivu, e la Roma, in attesa delle decisioni del giocatore, accetta d...


BOSTON - The state Department of Public Health issued an order yesterday limiting distribution of the scarce influenza vaccine to people considered "high risk" for the virus.


Intervista al leader della Cgil Guglielmo Epifani dopo l'altolÃ  su Irpef e salari"Trattiamo, ma Prodi ci ascolti o sarÃ  scontro, finora ci ha deluso, giochi le sue carte"                                          "Il premier ci convochi subito sciopero generale se tira a campare"                                                                                di MASSIMO GIANNINI


Javelins kept away from track for senior citizen event

Italian officials said Tuesday that  javelin throwing would be kept away from the track during the  Masters athletics world championships in September, which will  include competitors up to 90 years old.


Gordon Brown is due to arrive in India on his trip to boost links with the world's fastest-growing economies.


Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced a referendum asking voters to remove term limits so he can seek five more years in office, a change that will almost certainly isolate him even more from foreign governments that have condemned his authoritarian rule.


Spouse Caregivers More Likely to Scream at Patients

NEW YORK  - Elderly, sick or disabled men  and women who rely primarily on their spouse for care are more  likely to be to be screamed at, threatened or otherwise  subjected to potentially harmful behaviors than those whose  care is not provided by a spouse, new study findings show.


Nobel Laureate Wilkins, 87, played an important role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, the molecule that carries our "life code", Kazinform refers to BBC News.


European Economies: Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in a Year

The economy of the 12 nations sharing the euro grew at the slowest pace in more than a year in the third quarter as record oil prices crimped global demand, prompting the European Commission


Coalition forces set sights on other cities where fighting is ...

ARLINGTON, Va. - With military operations winding down in Fallujah, US and coalition forces are starting to turn their firepower to other cities where fighting is breaking out with increasing intensity, according


Couple flee Nazis but fail to circumvent accursed life

These questions are subtly and beautifully explored in Hedwig and Berti, Frieda Arkin's first novel in 35 years.


In a big turnaround from a year ago,   the U.S. Army will achieve its 2006 goal of 80,000 new soldiers   despite lingering reluctance by some potential recruits to join   amid the Iraq war, officials said on Friday.


The US space agency's venerable Voyager mission is celebrating its 30th anniversary.


Redskins kicker John Hall strained his right groin during practice Thursday, his third leg injury of the season, and is listed as questionable for Sunday.


In corso lo spoglio, per ora il successo e' di Rafsanjani


Fierce fighting broke out around Afghanistan on Friday, with battles in three separate regions killing more than 100 militants, part of a cycle of rapidly rising violence five years into the U.S.-led effort to defeat the Taliban.


Transforming the transformation agenda The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has appointed a new chief executive to lead its transformation agenda.â¦


IBM expands SOA with AptSoft acquisition

IBM said Wednesday it is expanding its broad SOA (service-oriented architecture) portfolio with the acquisition of AptSoft, a maker of business event processing software.


Su il Sole 24 ore la campagna contro gli abusi


Interrogato oggi dal Gip il complice minorenne dell'omicidio

LECCO - Domenico E., il diciassettenne complice di Davide Ciancaleoni nell'omicidio del benzinaio di Lecco, Giuseppe Enrico Maver, durante l'interrogatorio di oggi davanti al gip minorile Marilena Chessa, avrebbe confermato quanto giÃ  raccontato ai


Prince William's girlfriend declines royal Christmas invite

The girlfriend of Prince William has reportedly turned down a rare invitation to join the royal family for Christmas.


Benson Is Nearing Deal to Keep Shea His Home

Kris Benson indicated Wednesday that he was close to signing a contract that would keep him in the Mets' starting rotation.


Atlantic Hurricanes Expected to Slow in October

A noted storm forecaster offered  Floridians some good news on Friday as they mopped up from an  unprecedented four hurricanes in six weeks by forecasting that  the disastrous Atlantic hurricane season will go out with a  whimper rather than a bang.


West should be open to more Iran talks, says Solana

The West should be open to further talks with Iran despite an impasse over its nuclear aspirations, the EU's top diplomat said on Thursday, hinting at lingering European hesitation to pursue sanctions sought by Washington.


Democrat John Edwards and Vice President Dick Cheney stretched the findings of U.S. intelligence to their own ends Tuesday night in tangling over Saddam Hussein's alleged ties to al-Qaida.


Lithuanian parliament to probe minister's KGB role

VILNIUS, Jan 18  Lithuania's foreign minister and the country's top spy will face a special parliamentary probe of their role during the 1980s in the feared KGB Soviet security police, politicians said ...


Prison officials and poison control centers can add a new substance to their list of intoxicants — hand sanitizer.


Aceh toll could top 80,000, says official

A national parks official based in the Indonesian province of Aceh says he believes as many as 45,000 people might have been killed on Sumatra's west coast alone and that the death toll for Aceh overall could now exceed 80,000.


Elton John's sitcom on his friends of 30 years!:

[Hollywood News]: Washington, Nov 5: He is one guy who loves to take a dig at others and having a laugh about it later on. So, it comes as no surprise that Elton John is now producing a half-hour comedy for


Federal scientists issued a warning Wednesday, saying there's a heightened possibility Mount St. Helens may experience a small to moderate eruption.


NANCY BRILLI E LA SUA "MADAME" VINCONO LA SERATA

Madame, la quarta fiction di Canale 5, riesce ad andare a segno vincendo la serata. Ã stato il programma piÃ¹ visto della prima serata con 6.739.000, share 24.38. La concorrenza di Raiuno non era fortissima


D.C. Boxing Commission Takes Step to Bring Mixed Martial Arts to City

The D.C. Boxing and Wrestling Commission on Thursday takes the first step toward sanctioning mixed martial arts in the District.


Udine, 18:16 - CALCIO, UDINESE; HANDANOVIC: IL MILAN VA DIMENTICATO

Udinese al lavoro in vista della sfida della gara di coppa Italia con il Catania.  Defaticante per c...


CHENNAI, India  - World number two Rafael Nadal made a losing start to his new season on Monday when he and his partner Bartolome Salva-Vidal were defeated in their opening doubles match at the Chennai Open.


Lenovo Offers ThinkPad and Lenovo Notebook PCs at Circuit City

Lenovo today announced that select Lenovo PCs are now available for  purchase in nearly 700 Circuit City stores across the U.S. and online at www.circuitcity.com.


The 2004 Miss World is about to be chosen - and for the first time TV audiences will be taking part. They can vote for their favourite beauties by phone, SMS text messaging, TV remote control and online.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins will miss the remainder of the season because of a shoulder injury.


Police missed a gang of robbers who stole Â£22m from a Belfast bank by a matter of minutes, it has emerged.


Peterson Jury Is Asked to Put Aside Feelings for Defendant

The lead defense lawyer in the Scott Peterson murder trial, Mark Geragos, urged jurors on Tuesday to put aside any hatred for his client's boorish ways.


Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc., said on Friday that it received a federal grand jury subpoena seeking documents relating to commissions that were paid to a non-U.S. subsidiary since 1990.


Wall Street extended its recovery from last week's big plunge, rising Thursday after several stable sessions helped buttress investor sentiment and allay some concerns about the economy.


BYBLOS, Lebanon  - A Lebanese scientist following the genetic footprint of the ancient Phoenicians says he has traced their modern-day descendants, but stumbled into an old controversy about identity in his country.


Attention, Brad Pitt: "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks has a crush on you. "He's just really cute," Sparks, 17, said Friday, hastening to note that she doesn't know the actor. Pitt is currently involved with an older woman, Angelina Jolie.


CHIBA, Japan  - Thousands of Japanese fans rocked to the rhythm of a virtual techno beat act as a global concert aimed at persuading millions of fans to go green for the environment moved onto a venue near Tokyo on Saturday.


Verona, 20:19 - CALCIO, C1: SCONTRI VERONA-CAVESE, 8 ARRESTI E 5 DENUNCE

Otto tifosi campani sono stati arrestati oggi dalla polizia all'esterno dello stadio Bentegodi, prim...


Israeli troops kill Palestinian militant in Jericho

A special Israeli army undercoverunit stormed the West Bank city of Jericho Wednesday night and assassinated a Palestinian member of Al Aqsa martyrs brigades, Palestinian security sources said on Thursday.


'Hobbit' Halt: Tolkien Heirs Sue New Line

In what may prove to be hold-up for the long-awaited adaptation of "The Hobbit," the Tolkien Trust has sued New Line over alleged lack of profit participation in the "Lord of the Rings" movies.  The Tolkien Trust, a British charity managing the estat...


Bush to Set Out Shift in Latin Region Agenda

The president will introduce plans to cut poverty and create jobs in Latin America, where there has been a growing anti-U.S. trend in regional politics.


NASA Recruits Stunt Pilots To Catch Sun Capsule

NASA has enlisted the aid of Hollywood stunt pilots to retrieve a space capsule as it falls to Earth. The Genesis probe has collected tiny particles of the sun -- a stream of charged atoms known as "solar wind" -- from a region located about ...


Buffett faulted for keeping PetroChina stake

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.  was criticized Friday for keeping its investment in PetroChina Co.  amid claims the Chinese oil company's parent invests in Sudan.


A team of scientists working in Georgia unearths the remains of four primitive human ancestors dating to 1.8 million years ago.


Apple Profits Surge on IPod, Laptop Sales

Apple Computer Inc.'s fourth quarter earnings soared on strong sales of laptop computers and its popular iPod music players, helping the company notch its highest revenue for the quarter in nine years.


Bari, 19:40 - CALCIO, BARI; MATARRESE CONFERMA IL TECNICO MATERAZZI

Il presidente del Bari, Vincenzo Matarrese, ha confermato Giuseppe materazzi alla guida della squadr...


Slugger Mike Sweeney, much like the Royals' season, is gone. The four-time All-Star first baseman left the team and flew back home to California after Monday night's game against the Devil Rays.


Economy to grow slowly in early 2007: Blue Chip

The U.S. economy will grow slowly during the first half of the year, but pick up strength as the months pass, a survey of top forecasters showed on Saturday.


Arafat led Palestinians but failed peace quest

The Palestinian president symbolized his people's desire for a homeland, but his corrupt rule and limited vision frustrated their drive for statehood.


Japanese Stocks Rise, Paced by Canon, Nissan as Oil Price Falls

Japanese stocks rose, led by exporters such as Canon Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., after a slide in oil prices in New York trading eased concern that global economic growth will slow.


Yankeesâ Pick for Manager Is Not as Easy as 1, 2 or 3

Tony PeÃ±a was interviewed on Wednesday for the Yankeesâ managerial opening and a decision may be made as early as Friday between PeÃ±a, Don Mattingly, and Joe Girardi.


It was one of the boldest initiatives yet for Latin America's emerging leftist alliance and it didn't even get off the ground.


Chemo has long-term impact on brain function

Chemotherapy causes changes in the brain's metabolism and blood flow that can last as long as 10 years, a discovery that may explain the mental fog and confusion that affect many cancer survivors, researchers said on Thursday.


Public expectations of the NHS are running ahead of what the health service can deliver, research suggests.


Following in the footsteps of municipalities like New York, Los Angeles and Ireland, Italians have now decided to make their bars, clubs and many other public spaces smoke-free. Even though smoking is tightly ...


In modern India, tradition shackles love, marriage

In drama and intrigue, the story is straight out of a film script -- she a fabulously rich girl, he an IT engineer, and both dare to marry despite her family's arch-resistance.


A Mansion in Spain Where Mainly Evil Reigns

This would-be thriller shows no fearsome new way of presenting a haunted house and elicits not one palpitation from audiences paying for a few good jolts.


Iraq withdrawals "off the table": Republicans

Leading Republicans in Congress on Thursday declared that troop withdrawal legislation should be scrapped because the United States has made significant progress in the Iraq war, just as Democrats were resuming efforts to bring soldiers home.


Budapest police clash with demonstrators

Mounted police charged bottle-hurling protesters outside Socialist party headquarters early Wednesday, another night of violence touched off by the prime minister's leaked admission that his government had repeatedly lied to the public about the economy.


Zimbabwe opposition says talks with ZANU-PF stuck

Zimbabwe's main opposition party said on  Sunday that talks with President Robert Mugabe's government on  a new constitution were in deadlock.


NORTON, Mass. -- Phil Mickelson's return to Beantown was sweeter than he ever imagined. He was sitting in a suite at Fenway Park on Saturday night when Boston Red Sox rookie Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter. And on a Labor Day finish that brought playoff atmosphere to the PGA Tour, Lefty pitched a...


Austria's Elfriede Jelinek won the Nobel Prize for Literature on Thursday for novels and plays that starkly depict violence against women, explore sexuality and condemn far-right politics in Europe.


Appeal flagged over doctor's Australia detention

An Indian doctor held in Australia may test tough anti-terrorism laws with a court appeal, his lawyer said on Tuesday as police said they wanted more time to probe possible links to the foiled British car bomb attacks.


Sarebbe un maschio, ma il nome ancora non si conosce


Catania, 17:17 - CALCIO, CATANIA: MARINO AD ASCOLI CON GLI UOMINI CONTATI

Il Catania si presenterà ad Ascoli per il postcipo di domani con una formazione largamente ri...


BEIJING, Nov 21: Fifty-four people died on Sunday when a plane crashed into a lake just after take-off, apparently after a blast, witnesses and media said.


News Analysis: To Strike or Not? Hollywoodâs Next Drama

Labor issues are at the fore in Los Angeles because the master contract between film and television producers and two powerful writers unions is scheduled to expire in two months.


Martha Clarke Meets Toulouse-Lautrec in 'Belle Epoque'

Playbill - Director-choreographer Martha Clarke's first new show of the season (she'll have three), the 1890s Paris-set Belle Epoque, begins performances  at Lincoln Center Theatre's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre of Oct. 28.


DENIS Law has hailed Ruud van Nistelrooy after the Dutch striker broke his United European goalscoring record last night. Ruud grabbed a second-half double in Lyon to salvage his team a 2-2 Champions League


Did SocGen trades trigger market rout, Fed cut?

LONDON/PARIS  - Societe Generale's shock disclosure of a fraud that lost it $7 billion has left investors wondering about a link between the fiasco and Monday's European stock market rout.


1. ABC and the NFL are still wiping the egg of their face for the racy lead-in to Monday Night Football in which Desperate Housewives co-star Nicollette Sheridan dropped her towel and jumped into the arms of Eagles wideout Terrell Owens.


Red Sox Have Some History to Be Proud Of

The Boston Red Sox call themselves idiots — too stupid to realize that they aren't supposed be doing this.


Even when America is doing something for Muslims — in this case, helping mostly Muslim Indonesia and other tsunami-battered nations — it comes in for criticism in the Middle East, where resentment and suspicion color thinking about the United States.


The Tories shrug off the impact of the defection of an MP to Labour - as their leader unveils plans to save Â£35bn.


Straw calls for Israeli restraint to end 'unnecessary suffering'

The British foreign secretary has called for restraint from the Israelis after causing "unnecessary suffering" during recent military incursions into the Gaza Strip.


Pro-hunt campaigners gather outside Cherie Blair's birthday party to protest at plans to ban hunting with dogs.


Spain can be backed at 1-3 (Skybet and Sporting Odds) to make home advantage count and claim their second Davis Cup title by beating the United States at the Olympic Stadium in Seville, starting on Friday.


Brad Wilkerson and the Mariners agree to a $3 million, one-year contract, a move that could signal Seattle is close to finally acquiring pitcher Erik Bedard from the Orioles.


Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia renewed a five-year employment contract with its soon-to-be jailed founder, but she will not be paid a penny while she is in jail, according to a filing yesterday.


Vittoria netta dellâArgentina sullâItalia per 3-0. Italia che interrompe la corsa allâoro e si giocherÃ  la medaglia di bronzo venerdÃ¬ a Salonicco. I ragazzi di Gentile affrontano la squadra che fino ad ora ha piÃ¹ impressionato.


Downloader.Lunii, a new Trojan horse program that attacks and removes troublesome advertising software, also modifies the configuration of Windows machines and attempts to download files from a remote location, according to Symantec Corp.


Books Of the Times: Grassâs Fact and Fiction, Fighting to a Draw

GÃ¼nter Grassâs âPeeling the Onionâ is a verbally dazzling but often infuriating piece of work.


WASHINGTON -- With US casualties in Iraq climbing, lawmakers pressed Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld yesterday about the scope of the insurgency, the training of Iraqi security forces, US troop levels in the fragile state, and an end game for US involvement.


U.N. refugee chief warns of Darfur "catastrophe"

Sudan's conflict-ridden Darfur region   faces a humanitarian "catastrophe" without rapid action to   improve the security situation and allow aid flow to those in   need, the head of the U.N.'s refugee agency said on Friday.


Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. ,  which runs the largest U.S. electronic stock exchange, said on  Thursday that its quarterly profit more than tripled on higher  revenues and the strength of new products and customer service  initiatives, beating analysts' estimates.


LOS ANGELES: It takes a special kind of person to stay up all night and stand in a line nearly 250 people long just to buy a video game - but for rabid fans of the first Halo on the Xbox video game console, it was well worth the wait to buy the new Halo


Juande Ramos says his aim is to take Spurs to "where they deserve to be", though he says fans must be patient.


Danilo Di Luca staccato di 30" ma conserva la maglia rosa


Grenade found outside Jakarta Hilton hotel after terror warnings

A hand grenade has been found in the grounds of the Hilton hotel in Jakarta after warnings from Australia that extremists were planning to attack the chain's Indonesian hotels.


Dell to counter carbon with Euro tree-planting plan

Greenhouse gases bagged Dell has brought is carbon-confounding Plant a Tree For Me scheme to Europe, allowing buyers to make a small donation an help counter the emissions arising from keeping their computers powered up.â¦


WASHINGTON (CBS/AP)- Tom Ridge's successor as chief of the Homeland Security Department will have to unify a sprawling bureaucracy, a deadly serious job where failure could put the United States at risk of another terror attack.