Visiting Saudi king accuses Britain of terror failures

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah said Britain failed to act on intelligence from his country which may have stopped the London bombings, before arriving here Monday for a controversial state visit.


Schiano Extends Reach of Rutgersâs Recruiting

A year after signing a number of linemen, Rutgers Coach Greg Schiano loaded up this year on tall, fast, versatile players.


Oracle Corp. reported revenue and earnings growth in its first fiscal quarter, with its revenue from new software licenses rising 7 percent, to $563 million.


Shareholder perks are still around -- if you know where to find them.


A Londra Dow Jones +3 punti base, Nasdaq stabile, SP -0,3


Napoli, 17:27 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; LAVEZZI: PRESTO IN CHAMPIONS, FIDATEVI

A cinque mesi dal suo arrivo in Italia, il fantasista argentino del Napoli Ezequiel Lavezzi, in escl...


Tony Blair has hit back on "cash for honours" allegations and criticism over the dropping of a Saudi arms inquiry.


Microsoft rolls developers' kit for Analog Devices' Blackfin platform

Microsoft on Wednesday revealed that it has made its software development environment for small, embedded processors available for chipmaker Analog Devices' Blackfin platform. via EETimes


Hurricane Ivan Strengthens To Rare Category Five Storm

Hurricane Ivan could continue to strengthen even after growing into a rare category five storm. Ivan is swirling in the Caribbean after making a deadly pass over Grenada.


Israeli Minister Retracts Threat to Quit

Israeli Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday took back his threat to withdraw from the governing Likud Party, but a minority religious party quit Prime


For months, the Charlotte Bobcats were nothing more than a concept with a bright orange logo. They became a reality Thursday night in their NBA debut, hanging tough in a 103-96 loss to Washington that impressed Wizards star Antawn Jamison.


'Chemical Ali' among 2 brought before tribunal in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Appearing haggard and feeble, a former Iraqi general known as "Chemical Ali," notorious for allegedly gassing thousands of Kurds, appeared before a tribunal Saturday at the start of judicial proceedings against Saddam Hussein and 11


Liverpool striker Peter Crouch had surgery on a nose injury on Friday that will rule him out of England's Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Andorra.


Energy drink company Red Bull is set to take over the Jaguar Formula One team, a report says.


Leaders from 38 Asian and European countries are in Vietnam's capital Hanoi for the fifth Asia-Europe summit. The European delegations say they will use the meeting to protest against the


JFK Reloaded, after all, is an online game that deals with the John F. Kennedy assassination and was made available yesterday -- the 41st anniversary of the president's death.


A 178,5 miliardi di dollari, ai minimi da due anni


She can get out of jail, but Paris Hilton is having a harder time getting to Rwanda.


Genova, 16:10 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA: CASSANO SALTA LA JUVENTUS

La Sampdoria non potrà contare su Antonio Cassano nella sfida in programma domani sul campo d...


Senza si rischia una multa fino al 10% del fatturato


Temperatures hit record high in snowless Moscow

Russia's capital, renowned for its  trademark frosty winters, started the calendar winter with the  warmest day recorded in December, the state weather monitoring  unit said on Friday.


At IDF: iMac look-alikes and monitors as hats

All-in-one machine at Intel confab bears resemblance to new Apple PC. Also: High-tech sandwich boards?


Wake Forest's Chris Paul is the leading vote-getter Tuesday on The Associated Press' preseason All-America team.


Rice: Saddam Posed Nuclear Threat to U.S.

WASHINGTON - National security adviser Condoleezza Rice on Sunday defended her characterization of Saddam Hussein's nuclear capabilities in the months before the Iraq invasion, even as a published report said government experts had cast doubt at the time.    In the run-up to the March 2003 war, Rice said in a television interview in 2002 that the Iraqi president was trying to obtain high-strength aluminum tubes to rebuild his nuclear weapons program...


A UK magazine printed an interview two weeks before former Pantera guitarist Darrell Abbott was shot and killed, saying he should be "severely beaten".


Philadelphia is Bill Clintonâ first campaign stop as the ex-president seeks to rally support for John Kerry. Itâs hard to imagine the Democrats recapturing the White House this year without Pennsylvaniaâs 21 electoral votes.


DETERMINED Marat Safin mowed down Finn Jarkko Niemimen 6-2 6-4 to set up an all-Russian title showdown at the inaugural China Open.


Analysis: Low field goal percentage plagues US

ATHENS  The US men's basketball team's unimpressive 77-71 victory vs. Greece on Tuesday illustrated that its loss to Puerto Rico was not a fluke.


An index of Silicon Valley stocks declined for the week, paced by Altera Corp., KLA-Tencor Corp. and Xilinx Inc. The Bloomberg Silicon Valley Index shed 10.01 in the past five days, or 2.1 percent, to 469.95.


Teenagers think vinyl's groovy again, says Time magazine

Time magazine's January 10, 2008 feature article covers the continuing resurgence of the vinyl LP.


Paul Konerko singled, doubled, scored twice and drove in three runs — all during an eight-run second inning — and the Chicago White Sox went on to a 13-6 victory over the Anaheim Angels on Saturday night.


Troops Kill 11 Rebels as Nepal Ponders Peace Talks

Nepali troops shot dead 11 Maoist  rebels on Wednesday, as the government prepared a response to  the latest terms for fresh talks by the guerrillas who shut  down nearly half of the kingdom on the second day of a strike.


The British Broadcasting Corp. will cut about 2,900 jobs - more than a tenth of its work force - in a drive to reduce costs, the company's director-general told staff on Tuesday.


The Democratic candidates compete for a powerful endorsement from the service employees union.


May foreclosure filings soar 90%; more housing woes likely

U S foreclosure filings surged 90 percent in May from a year earlier as more homeowners fell behind on their monthly mortgage payments, RealtyTrac Inc. said.


Scioperi. Oggi i treni, venerdi' le banche. A rischio i voli

A dare il via alla prima ondata di sciopero dopo l'estate sono il settore bancario e quello dei trasporti che, oltre allo sciopero dei treni da giorni in calendario, potrebbe assistere a un improvviso blocco dei voli in caso di scontro fra sindacati e


PHILADELPHIA -- GlaxoSmithKline is in talks with the Food and Drug Administration about selling its Fluarix influenza vaccine in the United States this season because of the expected flu vaccine shortage this year.


Tra i 3 e i 4,5 miliardi di euro in cinque anni, Les Echos


Wider Sale Seen for Toothpaste Tainted in China

Roughly 900,000 tubes containing a poison have turned up in hospitals for the mentally ill, prisons, juvenile detention centers and even some hospitals.


The Claim: Fetal Heart Rate Can Predict the Babyâs Sex

Is there any connection between a unborn babyâs gender and the rate of the fetal heartbeat?


Russian investigators refuse to rule out sabotage after two airliners crash minutes apart, killing 89 people.


In December 2003, Bush signed the new Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act into law. Many seniors expected it to provide much needed relief from escalating health care costs.


Rio de Janeiro, 17:54 - CALCIO, ADRIANO: NEL 2008 PREVEDO OTTIME COSE PER ME

Arriva il nuovo anno ed è tempo di buoni propositi. Anche per Adriano, che dal 2008 si aspett...


India and China are due begin a joint military exercise, the first of its kind between the two armies.


Lawyer: Iraq's 'Mrs. Anthrax' Has Cancer

An Iraqi lawyer said Friday that one of Saddam Hussein's former top scientists, known as "Mrs. Anthrax," has cancer and is dying in U.S. custody where she has been held for more than a year.


Cisco invests $12 million in Japanese R&D center

Cisco Systems has announced its intent to open research and development center in Tokyo. The facility will open in February, 2005, and will represent an initial US $12 million investment over the next five


The Austrian teenager kidnapped and held captive for eight years says she is struggling to adjust to her new life.


[TS] Sports of The Times: Proud Moment for a Coach Finally Arrives

In a mist left over from a steady rain, with his fists raised high after the Super Bowl XLI title, Tony Dungy rocked and swayed aboard the shoulders of his Colts players as a man on a joy ride.


Fernando Alonso takes pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix with Michael Schumacher sixth on the grid.


Yahoo seeks U.S. dismissal of Chinese dissident case

Yahoo Inc.  has filed a  motion to dismiss a lawsuit over the company's alleged role in  the imprisonment of two Chinese dissidents, arguing U.S. courts  have no jurisdiction over Chinese government actions against  its own citizens.


Resta alto l'indebitamento, crescita elevata in Eurolandia


Three hurt in latest letter bomb to hit Britain

A letter bomb exploded at Britain's vehicle licensing agency on Wednesday, injuring three women, in a spate of attacks targeting motoring-related organizations.


South Korean court blocks relocation of capital

SEOUL : South Korea's Constitutional Court has derailed President Roh Moo-Hyun's plan to relocate the country's capital from Seoul, saying the move was unconstitutional.


China Says Mine Death Toll Reaches 64; Second Blast Kills 12

China said the death toll from the country's worst mine disaster this year reached 64, with a further 84 still trapped after the blast in the northern province of Henan.


The private equity firm BC Partners will buy the worldâs largest commercial satellite operator, in a deal that values the company at about $5 billion.


Ozzy Osbourne is offering an $186,000 reward for jewelry stolen from his British mansion early Monday, the Times of London reported Wednesday.


Chicago, 11:24 - BASKET, NBA: KUKOC SI RITIRA

Toni Kukoc ha annunciato il ritiro. La 38enne ala croata, nelle ultime quattro stagioni a Milwaukee,...


L'ex ministro difesa Shaalan condannato per corruzione


Business leaders, consumer groups, and prominent politicians, come together to call for a new environment agency.


A close friend of "American Idol" semi-finalist Antonella Barba says that the aspiring singer is not the subject of some graphically sexual pictures purported to be of her that were posted on the Internet last week.


Scientists are working on a tethering system that could help explorers with the prospect of walking on a surface without much sticking power.


Studios launch campaign against BitTorrent

Hollywood stepped up its battle against internet pirates yesterday when the Motion Picture Association of America launched a legal battle against the filesharing networks BitTorrent and eDonkey.


Democrats Blame Rumsfeld for Mistakes in Iraq

Democrats on Saturday said US soldiers in Iraq lacked adequate body armor and plated vehicles because of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's flawed leadership.


Madrid, 17:41 - CALCIO, MILAN; KAKA': LA SPAGNA MI VUOLE? QUI STO BENE

La Spagna puÃ² aspettare. Ricardo Kakà, protagonista assoluto del Milan campione d'Europa, non...


UPDATE 2-Hoggard, Flintoff put England on top

Matthew Hoggard and Andrew Flintoff took three wickets each as England claimed the spoils on the first day of the first test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Friday.


Bush, Putin meet at G8 summit as tensions mount

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian leader Vladimir Putin meet at a summit in Germany on Thursday for the first time in half a year as ties between their countries sink to a post-Cold War low.


Report Details Huge Pay Deal Grasso Set Up

Richard A. Grasso, the former chairman and chief executive of the New York Stock Exchange, received $144 million to $156 million in excessive compensation.


Specialty food maker Lancaster Colony Corp. said Monday that its board raised the company's quarterly cash dividend by nearly 9 percent to 25 cents per share from 23 cents.


In a revelation that should give late-night comedians two or three days' worth of snark fodder, the headlines this morning startled us with the news that the world's


Doctors in the UK have asked a High Court judge to decide whether they have to keep a desperately ill baby alive if it stops breathing for a fourth time.


Mikhail Khodorkovsky has handed over his controlling stake in oil giant Yukos to a close business partner, a Russian newspaper reports.


Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will reach the knockout stages after nine-man Arsenal draw with PSV Eindhoven.


He Won't Coach Mississippi; Saban Talks to Dolphins

San Francisco 49ers Coach Dennis Erickson withdrew his name from consideration yesterday for the head coaching vacancy at the University of Mississippi, the day after interviewing for the job.


NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming  led all NBA players in voting and Miami Heat center Shaquille  O'Neal paced the Eastern Conference, as the starters for the  2005 NBA All-Star Game were announced on Thursday.


Thomson Corp.'s proposed $17 billion acquisition of Reuters Group PLC should receive regulatory clearance early in the second quarter of 2008, both companies said in a statement on Monday.


Canada leader hints at unlikely political alliance

Hinting at a possible deal that could stave off an early election, Canada's Conservative prime minister said on Tuesday he has held constructive and cooperative talks with a left-wing opposition party, at first sight an unlikely political ally.


Bergamo, 20:35 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: SQUADRA FATTA PER IL MESSINA

Atalanta fatta per la sfida con il Messina. Colantuono confermerà la squadra che ha giocato s...


U.K. Court Condemns Detention of Suspects

Britain's highest court on Thursday harshly condemned one of the most hotly disputed elements of the country's anti-terrorist strategy — a law allowing some foreign suspects to be locked up indefinitely with no charge.


Cameras Show if Surf Is Good; Surfers Get in Way

Surf cams, which help advertise lesser-known beaches, are gaining popularity, but many hard core-surfers blame them for leading crowds to once-secluded spots.


With a hard-fought election behind us, the United States is now free to refocus its energies on the myriad problems that have a direct impact on its security and destiny.


Fox studio puts talk of "Borat" sequel on ice

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK  - Before Borat fans start giving each other high fives, 20th Century Fox wants to make clear that the boorish Kazakh journalist is not headed back to the big screen just yet.


Dotcom-era tycoon dies in Panama plane crash

'Whizz kid' and daughter killed on pleasure trip Former eGroups CEO Michael Klein, his 13-year-old daughter and their pilot were killed when their light aircraft crashed in Panama. Francesca Lewis, a 12-year-old family friend was rescued yesterday after surviving more than two days on the side of a volcano.â¦


McEwing, Out for the Year, Is Moved by Met Retaliation

As Mets second baseman Joe McEwing reviewed the details of his fractured left fibula, he spoke with humor and insight.


As Outsider, Lieberman Walks a Tricky Path

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut has begun a complicated tango in a bid to woo voters.


Three Indian truckers return home from Iraq after 42 days in ...

: Cheering crowds and tearful relatives greeted three Indian truckers who returned home Friday after being released by their kidnappers following 42 days of captivity in Iraq.


Australian batsmen build big lead in oppressive heat

Australia closed in on regaining the Ashes as they smashed a commanding lead over England on day three of the third Test at an oppressively hot WACA Ground here.


The manufacturer of Humvees for the US military and the company that adds armor to the utility vehicles are not running near production capacity and are making all that the


Oil prices jumped anew Monday as Hurricane Ivan continued to ravage the Caribbean and forced the evacuation of some oil workers in the Gulf of Mexico.


Chemical plant explosion rocks Massachusetts town

DANVERS, Massachusetts  - Huge explosions at a chemical plant rocked a suburb north of Boston early on Wednesday, sparking a massive fire that injured 10 people and damaged nearly 100 homes and buildings, authorities said.


Minnesota's attorney general has sued credit card issuer Capital One Financial Corp. , accusing the big U.S. credit card issuer of falsely advertising low rates and defrauding consumers.


Olympics: Fame But Questions for Greece's New Heroine

Fani Halkia hurtled from virtual obscurity to become Olympic women's 400 meters hurdles champion on Wednesday, giving Greece a new sports diva to hail but sparking a barrage of questions over her rise to prominence.


Malawi targets 75 percent cut in maternal deaths

Malawi, where a pregnant mother dies every hour during childbirth, has launched a two million dollar programme to lower the level of maternal deaths by 75 percent.


The battle against Internet piracy could shift in earnest to Capitol Hill and further into the homes of individual consumers as the recording industry presses its legal case against peer-to-peer networks.


Views you can use to get clues on tomorrow's news.


Device features more storage, improved handwriting recognition.


Venezuela Welcomes U.S. Overture to Improve Ties

CARACAS, Venezuela  - Venezuela on Tuesday reactedwarmly to a U.S. overture seeking better relations, but urgedWashington to recognize that left-wing President Hugo Chavez'sgovernment was democratic, stable and independent.


Hollywood, video game love affair in full bloom

Hollywood's love affair with video  games has blossomed again this summer with tie-ins to "Cars,"  "The DaVinci Code" and other movies, but as in past years, the  union has not always been fruitful.


A Maryland Republican contender for the U.S. Senate is fast outpacing the fundraising of his Democratic challengers in a state that usually leans toward Democrats.


Marvell Delivers Industry's Smallest PCI Express Fast Ethernet Controller

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 5  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marvell , the leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today at Computex 2007 announced the Marvell(R) Yukon(R) FE+ 88E8040 controller for mobile and desktop PCs.


The UK's current account deficit narrowed to Â£9.1bn in the three months to June, official figures show.


WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - President Bush on Thursday said modifying the Social Security system to allow younger workers to put some of their payroll taxes into private accounts will shore up the key entitlement program.


Japan's Sharp expects sales boost from Beijing Olympics

Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Tuesday that it was aiming for a double-digit surge in sales of flat-panel televisions in the coming fiscal year helped by rapid growth in the Chinese market.


By Martin Kasindorf  LOS ANGELES -- Eleven states are giving voters their first chance this fall to override last year's Supreme Court ruling that allows local governments seeking more tax revenue to seize private property and give it to developers.


Unpaid employees in the Palestinian prime minister's office on Wednesday joined a widespread strike that is challenging the survival of the Hamas-led government.


Dow Jones & Co. DJ.N on Wednesday  cut its earnings forecast for the current quarter, citing  weakness this month in key advertising categories at its  flagship newspaper The Wall Street Journal, sending shares down  3 percent.


Update: ING awards $994M in IT outsourcing contracts

Banking and insurance conglomerate ING GroupÂ has finalized contracts worth â¬750 million ($994 million) with a consortium of companies to provide workspace services for its 53,000 employees in Europe.


Dieters hoping for a slew of new products with the sugar substitute Splenda may be disappointed next year.


Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton has dominated news coverage of the 2008 White House race, partly due to negative segments about her on conservative talk radio, according to a new study released on Monday.


Full Cast Set for Matthew Broderick-Frances Sternhagen 'Foreigner' Off Broadway

Playbill - The full cast of the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company Off-Broadway staging of Larry Shue's The Foreigner starring Matthew Broderick has been announced.


Closing operazione, costata 152 mln euro, il 16 luglio


BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. found that winning is the perfect cure for his struggling team's ills. Earnhardt broke out of a six-week slump Saturday night with a convincing victory in the Sharpie 500


Glaxo, Novartis risk millions on flu shots

GlaxoSmithKline PLC and Novartis AG, two of the world's biggest vaccine makers, may have bet on the wrong technology in the race to develop a better flu shot.


Original cast recordings from this season's hit musicals range from the traditional ("Curtains") to the revolutionary ("Spring Awakenings") to the fluffy ("Legally Blonde").


Secondo il ministro delle Comunicazioni Gentiloni dalla telefonata di Berlusconi"affiora un quadro collusivo tra dirigenti e personalitÃ  politiche"                                          Bertinotti: "Le intercettazioni sono una violazione dei diritti"                                                                                Per il vicecoordinatore Fi Cicchitto si Ã¨ verificata "una situazione gravissima"


Roma, 14:02 - PUGLIATO: FRANCOBOLLO DEDICATO A CARNERA

Il 13 luglio prossimo le Poste Italiane dedicheranno un francobollo al campione di pugilato Primo Ca...


US consumer prices surge 0.6 percent, industrial output up

US consumer prices surged 0.6 percent in October, the Labor Department said, with higher energy costs fuelling fears of renewed inflation.


Yahoo Shareholders Defeat Human Rights, Censorship Resolutions

This afternoon, shareholders of Yahoo defeated two resolutions offered by representatives of New York City's pension funds, one of which would have mandated it would no longer store personally identifying data on servers housed in any country where Internet use among citizens is monitored by its government.


Procuratore Grasso per l'accusa, avv. Randazzo il difensore


Female doctors face higher risk of suicide

BEIJING, Dec. 24 -- Physicians -- especially female physicians -- may face a heightened risk of suicide, a recent report shows. Physicians -- especially female physicians -- face a higher suicide risk than the general population.


As an Army surgeon in the Middle East, Dr. Keith Rose watched a colleague bleed to death when a truck in his convoy was hit with a rocket-propelled grenade.


Clinton Presidential Library In Arkansas Opened

New York, Nov. 20 (NNN): Former United States President Bill Jefferson Clinton on Thursday inaugurated his presidential library in Little Rock, Arkansas, at a function attended by about 30,000 people, including President George Walker Bush.


The Lure of Treatments Science Has Dismissed

Exploring the reasons people swear by treatments that have no scientific evidence backing them.


One More Issue For Presidential Election

A new and dramatic issue came into the presidential election this week when it became known that Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist has thyroid cancer.


China praised by researchers for its AIDS efforts

China should be praised for its efforts to fight AIDS, and some of its actions can set an example for other countries, an international team of researchers said on Thursday.


Microsoft, Yahoo Corporate Cultures Closer Than They Seem

Yahoo's reputation for being an edgy startup is years out of date, while Microsoft is stodgy, but not as ossified as many might think. So, should the two merge, reconciling the corporate cultures many not be that difficult.


A senior French public housing official was ordered to step down Thursday after a newspaper revealed that he was renting a Left Bank apartment provided by Paris City Hall at a quarter of the market rate.


China's famous Terracotta Army goes on display at the British Museum in London - and look set to be a sell-out.


TV Sports: When an Apology Just Isnât Enough

The Golf Channelâs Kelly Tilghman said last Friday that one way for young golfers to stop Tiger Woods is to âlynch him in a back alley,â joining a group of broadcasters who have paid for their missteps about race.


Courtney Paris has 32 points and 13 rebounds for her 53rd straight double-double as No. 13 Oklahoma pulls away late and beats Kansas, 76-70, Wednesday.


Arthur Bremer, the gunman who tried to kill Gov. George C. Wallace of Alabama, will be released from prison.


It's Official: Brandon Routh is Superman

Chalk one up for Latino Review. The site posted a scoop earlier this week claiming that little-known actor Brandon Routh (right) had landed the starring role in Bryan Singer's "Superman.


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ATLANTA - In the contentious debate over what Americans should eat, there's one thing that everyone from vegans to policymakers to Atkins dieters agree on: The Food Pyramid isn't working.


The long-running inquiry into Kenya's biggest financial scandal is ended after some 300 days.


Commerce Bancorp replaces CEO, fixes governance

Commerce Bancorp Inc.  on Friday announced the sudden departure of Chairman and Chief Executive Vernon Hill and said it had agreed with federal regulators on governance changes after coming under fire for its business dealings with insiders.


PARIS, France -- Lyon midfielder Florent Malouda earns his first French cap on Wednesday after coach Raymond Domenech named him to start the friendly against Poland.


At least fourteen people were killed in fierce fighting between Lebanese troops and Islamist militants at a Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon on Friday, security sources said.


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Yet Lisa Fernandez desperately longed to give up her gold-medal moment to US softball coach Mike Candrea. "He truly deserved to be on that podium," said Fernandez, the winning pitcher for the United States


Butterflies inspire second show for Ungaro designer

Fluttering butterflies and a huge bean stalk helped to inspire the colorful spring-summer 2007 ready-to-wear show for Emanuel Ungaro designer Peter Dundas on Thursday as he presented his second collection for the label.


U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Saturday lauded early progress in a military operation against militants in Baghdad, but said Iraqis had to use this "breathing space" to push ahead with reconciliation.


Royal Mail is to consult on closing its final salary pension scheme to new entrants, to help tackle its Â£6.6bn deficit.


Sun: MS truce clears way to open source Solaris

LinuxWorld If that's selling out, we want to sell out more often


US blue chips rose on Thursday, led by tobacco stocks, while technology share were under pressure by a warning from Applied Materials Inc.


Jury Puts Enron-Merrill Barge Damages at $13 Million

Enron Corp.'s sham sale of three power  generating barges to Merrill Lynch in 1999 cost Enron  shareholders more than $13 million, a jury said on Tuesday.


Israel Says It Will Be Willing to Co-Ordinate Gaza Withdrawal

Palestinian leaders reacted cautiously to remarks by the Foreign Ministryâs spokesman and argued that Israel should âunconditionallyâ re-open peace talks under the US backed road map plan.


For two Koreas, a quest for a united language

SEOUL -- If a South Korean asks a North Korean how he is doing, the response will probably be ``ilupsopneda," which literally means ``not much." It is the North Korean equivalent of ``I'm fine, thanks."


ePassport the 'most secure passport ever' The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has completed its transition to the production of ePassports, replacing the production of traditional passports with those containing a facial biometric.â¦


Can a Cool-Headed Star Witness Take the Heat From the Ebbers Defense Team?

For the governmentÂs star witness in its case against Bernard J. Ebbers, the former chief of WorldCom, last weekÂs court appearance may seem like a breeze compared with the cross-examination he faces this week.


Three River City cast members take on roles in a Glasgow pantomime after an accident left actress Janette Tough in hospital.


President Bush's "Hook 'em, 'horns" salute got lost in translation in Norway, where shocked people interpreted his hand gesture during his inauguration as a salute to Satan.


GAZA, NOVEMBER 14: Palestinian militants burst into a mourning tent set up for Yasser Arafat on Sunday and fired shots in protest at the presence of moderate successor Mahmoud Abbas, who was unhurt in a clash in which two security men were killed.


E' in buone condizioni, accanto a lei trovato un corredino


Officials at the highest level of baseball said it's possible the sport could make a one-year pit stop in Washington before leaving.


Racing: Formula One teams agree on plan to save British and French ...

LONDON : The British and French Grand Prix are reported to have been saved after every Formula One team apart from Ferrari agreed to cut testing by 50 percent.


Hamilton signs two-year deal with Russia's Tinkoff

American cyclist Tyler Hamilton, whose two-year suspension for blood doping ended in September, has signed a two-year contract with Russian outfit Tinkoff Credit Systems, the Italy-based team said on Friday.


Lawmakers, GOP Clash on 9/11 Legislation

WASHINGTON - House GOP leaders braced Thursday for a late-session showdown with the Senate over conflicting versions of legislation written in response to the terror-fighting recommendations of the Sept. 11 commission...


By Charoen Kittikanya, Bangkok Post, Thailand  Mar.


Coke cuts deal on antitrust probe in Europe

Coca-Cola is putting an end to a 5-year-old antitrust investigation in the European Union by agreeing to stop business practices that were viewed as unfair.


Arabian ''chick-lit'' shines a light on a central hypocrisy in the conservative Kingdom.


Livorno, 20:17 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: CON IL MESSINA REZAEI TITOLARE

Seduta defaticante nel Livorno per chi ha giocato ieri sera contro l'Espanyol, lavoro piÃ¹ intenso pe...


Shares in Airbus parent firm EADS fall by almost 4% after the firm shelves a freight version of its A380 plane.


Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever will merge its two boards after reporting "unsatisfactory" earnings for 2004.


New Delhi: Carrying forward the peace process, NSCN (IM) leaders on Wednesday called on UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and expressed desire for "good relationship and peaceful co-existence" with India.


Monza, 19:43 - F1, FERRARI: 58 GIRI A MONZA PER RAIKKONEN

Seconda giornata di test per la Ferrari a Monza. Kimi Raikkonen ha effettuato un lavoro che comprend...


Tidal waves caused by 4th-largest quake in a century hit Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka the hardest. Scenes of damage from the tidal waves that struck thousands of miles apart from Asia to western Africa: at


Senators Concerned About Secret CIA Memo

Leading senators expressed concern Sunday about a report that the CIA has secretly moved as many as a dozen unidentified prisoners out of Iraq in the past six months, a possible violation of international treaties.


Obese women can get healthier without diets: study

Obese women can improve their health  without dieting by changing their eating habits and exercising  more, researchers said on Monday.


Philippines asks foreign governments to help rebuild typhoon ...

Philippine officials sought international help Sunday to rebuild villages devastated by back-to-back storms that left more than 1,000 people either dead or missing and devastated mostly poor northern agricultural regions.


MIT prof begins hunger strike over tenure

A black professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology began a hunger strike on Monday, refusing to eat unless the university reverses its decision to deny him tenure.


Iraq welcomes UN nuclear inspectors to return

In response to concerns of the disappearance of nuclear materials, Iraqi Science and Technology Minister Rashad Omar told the press Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors are welcome to return.


Stocks Surge; Bush Win Boosts Drugs, Oil

US stocks surged on Wednesday as President Bush won re-election, boosting shares of companies in sectors seen benefiting from Republican administration policies, such as defense and drugs.


The NBA players' union is seeking to have a case heard by an arbitrator to fight the suspensions leveled by Commissioner David Stern.


G8 leaders agree "substantial" greenhouse gas cuts

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - World leaders agreed on Thursday to pursue "substantial" but unspecified cuts in greenhouse gases and pledged to reach a United Nations deal by 2009 on long-term measures to fight global warming.


Least-developed countries getting connected

(InfoWorld) - Many of the world's least-developed countries have made "remarkable progress" towards achieving mobile-phone and Internet connectivity goals set out by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). "The mobile sector in [the least-developed countries] has grown considerably and access to the Internet has also increased," the ITU said. The organization plans to release later today a detailed report on telecommunication and Internet connectivity in the world's poorest countries. The ITU uses the United Nations definition for least-developed countries. To meet this definition, a country must have a per capita GDP (gross domestic product) under $900 and meet criteria for human resources, such as low literacy rates and malnutrition, and economic vulnerability, Twenty-five of the world's 50 least-developed countries have improved their mobile and Internet connectivity in line with goals set out by the ITU. Among the countries that have shown progress towards improving connectivity are Bhutan, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Liberia, and Samoa. In Bhutan, the ITU and the Universal Postal Union have started an e-post project that allows messages sent as e-mail to be delivered as regular mail. The project was implemented using technology and know-how imported from India, ITU said. In addition, the Korea Agency for Digital Opportunity and Promotion donated 200 used computers that were distributed to schools and religious colleges as part of a government plan to make IT part of the curriculum in all schools by 2010. In Rwanda, the ITU and the European Commission are helping the Rwandan government roll out e-government systems. The first phase of the project involved introducing Internet access and visa and passport control systems at the Kigali airport and giving main government offices access to e-mail, ITU said. Down the road, the project aims to equip public institutions with video-conferencing capabilities as well as computerized systems for issuing government documents, such as passports and work permits, it said.


The way to lose weight in 2008 is the same as it has been every other year, because the basics of good nutrition have not changed.


Nigerian militants pledge to end attacks

The main militant group in Nigeria's lawless south pledged Saturday to stop attacks on foreign oil installations for a month so the country's new president can create a plan for lasting peace in the Niger Delta region.


One of Microsoft's most ambitious new projects is taking off more rapidly than many expected, perhaps due to popular demand. Windows Home Server -- one of the stars of WinHEC last month and a surprise standout at TechEd last week -- has officially moved to Release Candidate 1 status.


Confesercenti, boom elettronica e pacchetti benessere


Martin Havlat had a goal and two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks rode a three-goal spree in the first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 on Sunday.


Olimpiadi: sospeso arbitro della finale fioretto a squadre, vinta ...

ATENE - La federazione internazionale di scherma ha sospeso per due anni l'arbitro della finale del fioretto a squadre, vinta ieri dall'Italia. L'arbitro, l'ungherese Joszef Hidasi, avrebbe commesso 6 errori negli ultimi 2 round.


Golf: Singh fires final round 69 to win third straight event

FARMINGTON, United States : Vijay Singh shot a three-under par 69 to win the 4.2 million dollar PGA event and capture his eighth title of 2004.


7 Va. Episcopal Parishes Vote to Sever Ties

At least seven Virginia Episcopal parishes, opposed to the consecration of a gay bishop and the blessing of same-sex unions, have voted overwhelmingly to break from the U.S. church in a dramatic demonstration of widening rifts within the denomination.


Wrexham's sale is on the verge of completion says would-be owner Andrew Smith.


Palestinians' New Leadership Must Fight Terrorism, Powell Says

The new Palestinian leadership that takes over after the death of Yasser Arafat must renounce terrorism and work to unite the Palestinian people, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said.


Israeli troops imposed a curfew on downtown Nablus and clashed with Fatah militants as the army's activities moved Thursday from Gaza to the West Bank.


Disney announced yesterday that it will support Blu-Ray as its choice for the next generation optical format, instead of the HD-DVD.


International aid starts to penetrate the areas worst affected by last Sunday's Indian Ocean wave.


Fave pastime is frittering away the kids' inheritance On-line shopping is the nation's favourite use for a PC, and over-55s are the UK's most frequent computer users, according to an on-line survey sponsored by Microsoft.â¦


IBM hopes open office is Symphony to your key-tapping fingers

Targets rival Microsoft IBM has joined the growing group of tech companies punting alternatives to Microsoft's omnipresent Office suite.â¦


An Unprecedented Occurrence during the Olympic Marathon

On August 30, in an unprecedented freak incident during the menâs Olympic marathon in Athens, the frontrunner Vanderlei De Lima of Brazil was tackled by a man who suddenly launched into him and knocked him into the crowd.


Police get more time to question Michael Barrymore about Stuart Lubbock's death at the star's home.


John Woo's latest Hong Kong thriller won't be found in movie theaters. The legendary director chose to bring back his beloved character Inspector Tequila from 1992's Hard-Boiled in a video game called Stranglehold, out today for Xbox 360, Sept. 17 for PlayStation 3 (rated M for ages 17-up, $60).


POLAND:  Highway Dreams Fly Over Rospuda Valley

BUDAPEST, May 18 (IPS) - In a campaign that has won the support of Polish  public opinion and the European Union (EU),  environmental groups  are hoping to thwart the Polish cabinet's plan to construct  a highway  over the protected Rospuda valley.


Australia's government says it is spending up to $450m on cruise missiles to boost its air force.


Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are among stars in Sheffield for Indian film's biggest awards ceremony.


Leading hardware and software firms join a campaign to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from computers by cutting energy use.


Troubled Kids More Likely to Become Smokers

NEW YORK  - First graders who misbehave in  school may be more likely to be regular smokers as young  adults, according to new study findings.


News of the Romanian international's failed test broke on October 18 but for several days there was some conjecture over whether the drug was cocaine or, as Mutu claimed, a substance designed to enhance sexual performance.


Blast Toll Rises, Afghan Poll Count Near End

An American woman and an Afghan girl died  from wounds suffered in a Taliban suicide attack in a popular  Kabul shopping street, U.S. embassy and hospital officials said  on Sunday.


There are reports of black smoke, heavy gunfire and explosions around the US embassy in the Syrian capital.


Governor Rick Perry has halted tonight's scheduled execution of convicted killer Frances Newton of Houston. Perry accepted a recommendation from the Board of Pardons and Paroles that


The man leading security preparations for the 2012 Olympics says foreign officers may help to police the Games.


Pinch-hitter Ross Gload came through with an RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox ended the Oakland Athletics' eight-game winning streak with a 5-4 victory Wednesday night.


Ex-envoys: Mideast peace breakthrough possible

JERUSALEM -- Former US envoys say that the passing of Yasser Arafat would open up new opportunities for Mideast peace, especially if new, pragmatic Palestinian leaders emerge.


Elton John says he will apologize over Madonna tirade

Elton John has said he will apologize to Madonna, after launching an expletive-laced attack on the Material Girl for lip-synching on stage.


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Election Commission in Ukraine Affirms Early Results

As opposition protests entered a third day, Prime Minister Viktor F. Yanukovich was declared the winner.


Fallon selects Turner Construction for Fan Pier

Developer Joseph F. Fallon said he has chosen Turner Construction Co. as the general contractor for his first office building in the nine-block Fan Pier development, a mixed-use project just getting underway after decades of inactivity. Construction will begin on the 18-story, 500,000-square-foot tower, designed by Elkus/Manfredi, this fall, Fallon has said, even if no major tenant is signed up. ...


AGERSTOWN, Md., Aug. 17 - The Army reservist who tipped off investigators to abuse of Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison by his fellow soldiers is in protective military custody because of death threats, family members said on ...


Blackstone cash talks loudly.  Now the bid winner will start selling some big buildings.


Gary Payton's offseason was marked by a cross-country trade, a missed deadline for taking a physical and an arrest for investigation of driving under the influence. Now the people who run his new team, the Boston Celtics, are eager to see the point guard on a basketball court.


Eagles need Owens' game-breaking ability in playoffs

PHILADELPHIA - An unknown Eagles intern is bound to be south of the border by now, dispatched on a search for a cure for Terrell Owens, asking the senors and senoritas of Mexico's thriving steroid and sports-drug market if they sell a special salve to


Andorra, 17:23 - CICLISMO, VUELTA: MENCHOV VINCE LA DECIMA TAPPA

Il russo della Rabobank Denis Menchov ha vinto la decima tappa della Vuelta di Spagna, 214 km da Ben...


Michelangelo's Last Frescoes in Line for Facelift

The last two frescoes painted by  Renaissance master Michelangelo are to be restored to their  original brilliance, the director general of the Vatican  Museums said on Wednesday.


British companies "shut out" in lucrative European contracts ...

British companies have been discriminated in winning lucrative public contracts in European Union countries, according to a report on Monday commissioned by the Treasury.


Greece's public deficit exceeded eurozone limits when it joined the European single currency in 2001, its finance ministry admits.


Diageo Plc, the world's biggest   alcoholic drinks group, reported a 10 percent rise in   underlying earnings on Thursday but its shares fell on dashed   hopes that the group might raise current year targets.


5200 B.C. Is New Date for Farms in Egypt

A new discovery may provide insights about the farmers and some answers to the questions of how, why and when Egyptians adopted farming.


La Spezia, 19:07 - CALCIO, SPEZIA: DALLA TRIESTINA ARRIVA ELIAKWU

L'attaccante nigeriano Abdulahi Isahi Eliakwu passa dalla Triestina allo Spezia.


Somalian parliament passes vote of no confidence in prime minister

Somalia's parliament approved a non-confidence motion against the country's new prime minister and his cabinet on Saturday, sacking a government sworn in less than two weeks ago in an attempt to end 13 years of anarchy in the Horn of


The stripped-out shell of a heart has been made to work again - using brand new cells planted inside it.


Italy debates the cost of freeing hostages

Euphoria still lingers in the air after the triumphant homecoming of two Italian aid workers held hostage in Iraq. But concern intensified


Todd Marchant scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period while Anaheim was short-handed and added an empty-netter, leading the Ducks to a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday in a matchup of division leaders.


Italian Journalist killed in Iraq for money

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Tim Johnson was hospitalized after becoming disoriented, throwing into question Democratsâ control of the Senate.


A Surgeon Opens Up, and Not With a Scalpel

Dr. Thomas R. Russell, the executive director of the American College of Surgeons, discusses medical innovation, the health care crisis and more.


Dutch arrest businessman suspected of aiding Saddam war crimes, genocide

Dutch police said they had arrested a man suspected of aiding former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in committing war crimes and genocide by supplying him with the materials to make chemical weapons used in attacks in the 1980s.


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Blaming the Music Industry

Amazingly, in all the hooha over the evil link between iPod and iTunes, no one comments about the way Apple blocks users from cross- border purchasing of music.


Ramos-Horta serious but stable after surgery: doctor

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta was Tuesday in serious but stable condition following overnight surgery for bullet wounds sustained in an assassination bid, a doctor said.


Malaysia detains ethnic Indians under security law

Malaysia invoked a tough internal-security law on Thursday to indefinitely detain five ethnic Indian activists from a group that had staged a mass anti-government protest last month.


Kids these days have the world at their fingertips yet face financial disaster at every turn.


CAIRO -- The Cairo woman stared in disbelief at the text message in her cellphone inbox.


U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday as  oil prices fell almost 5 percent, alleviating worry that high  energy costs will eat into corporate profits and consumers'  wallets.


Clinton to undergo heart bypass operation

Former president Bill Clinton has never looked better - slimmed down, relaxed, seemingly aglow with good health. Inside, however, his heart was beating in protest.


Palestinian militants fire mortars at Israeli settlements in Gaza two days after an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire.


Harry Lime, peddling diluted penicillin  in post-war Vienna in the 1949 film "The Third Man," was an  early pioneer: today the counterfeit medicine business has gone  global, fuelled by the "perfect channel" of the Internet,  according to a U.N. drug watchdog.


Eminem is recovering from a bout with pneumonia that sent him to the hospital.


They parodied politicians and presidential candidates in a popular Web video last summer. Now JibJab Media Inc., is back with an animated tribute to President Bush's inauguration.


A number of people are killed after shooting at an anti-French rally in Ivory Coast's commercial capital.


Despite concerns over procurement process Southampton has outsourced its IT services to Capita, despite criticism of the procurement process and concerns about local jobs.â¦


Report: Big Dig worker's memo questioned

Officials at a Big Dig construction company have been unable to locate a memo a safety officer said he wrote in 1999 warning his superiors that portions of a tunnel's ceiling could collapse, a newspaper reported Saturday.


TV network ad campaign sparks Boston security scare

A television network's marketing campaign went badly awry on Wednesday, causing a day-long security scare in Boston that closed bridges, shut major roads and put hundreds of police on alert.


Washington's close ally in Latin America is railing against judges and journalists who question his political record


Widows of pilots killed in Mirabel crash reach cash settlement

MONTREAL (CP) - The widows of two pilots killed in a fiery 1998 plane crash north of the city have reached a cash settlement with the plane's manufacturers.


State-run Rosneft buys obscure Yukos bidder

ISN SECURITY WATCH (27/12/04) - Russia's state-owned Rosneft oil company announced on Thursday that it had fully bought Baikal Finance Group, the mysterious shell firm that had won the 20 December controversial auction for Yuganskneftegaz, the core


Liza Minnelli accused of sexual harassment

NEW YORK: The former bodyguard and chauffeur to Liza Minnelli has accused the singer of forcing him to have sex with her and is seeking more than $US100 million in damages, according to court papers.


The Ministry of Defence has issued an apology to personnel who suffered discrimination during the ban on homosexuality


India pulls 6 generic AIDS drugs from WHO list

GENEVA - India's Hetero Drugs is withdrawing six of its generic versions of antiretroviral drugs from the World Health Organization's list of approved HIV medicines, saying it is not certain they are biologically the same as the patented drugs.


Sensation! British movers and shakers are losing their grip on international art

They are the most powerful players in the multimillion-pound world of art, organising exhibitions that attract thousands or selling works that make headline news - and many, including Charles Saatchi, are based ...


Obesity Threatens Health Care System, Study Says

Younger Americans who are overweight today are threatening to hit the U.S. government's Medicare system with big health care bills when they reach old age, according to a report published on Tuesday.


The 109th U.S. Congress convened on  Tuesday with aid for victims of the Asian tsunami the emergency  top priority -- ahead of thorny domestic issues such as Social  Security and judicial nominees.


In lieve flessione rispetto a record 1.629,6 mld di ottobre


Le monde 2,cravatta con camicia sfiancata e giacca attillata


Della Valle si sieda ad un tavolo per il contratto aziendale


Boost for Indian actor Bachchan's farmer claim

Indian film legend Amitabh Bachchan's bid to be officially deemed a farmer was boosted Friday when a court set aside an earlier ruling rejecting his claim to agricultural roots, officials said.


Suicide risk factors consistent across nations

NEW YORK  - The largest study of suicidal behaviors ever conducted has found that 9.2 percent of the world's population has contemplated suicide, but fewer than 3 percent actually make an attempt.


Landslides kill at least 36 in Indonesia

Landslides caused by torrential rains killed at least 36 people overnight in Indonesia's Central Java province, police said on Wednesday.


Pakistan braces for Taliban backlash after arrest

Pakistan was braced on Saturday for reprisals from militants after the capture of one of the Taliban's three most senior leaders earlier this week.


Incendi a Nuoro e in Gallura Morto un volontario

Un uomo di 36 anni, originario di Bitti, Ã¨ morto nel Nuorese durante le operazioni di spegnimento di un vasto incendio divampato nel pomeriggio nelle campagne del paese. Secondo una prima ricostruzione dell


Milano a +1,28%, Parigi a +2,19%,vola Hong Kong in chiusura


Report says consumer confidence about the same

NEW YORK - Consumers' assessment of the economy held largely steady this month, according to a university research report released Friday.


In the second half of 2005, Gap Inc. plans to launch its first new chain in a decade, a specialty clothing retailer aimed at women over 35 years old, according to a published report Wednesday citing Gap Chief Executive Paul Pressler.


Osby's Late Free-Throws, 18 Points Propel Terps

Bambale Osby scores 18 points, one of five Terps in double figures, and sinks two late free throws as Maryland earns a crucial road victory over Georgia Tech, 88-86, Saturday.


The owner of the renowned avant-garde music club the Knitting Factory reached an agreement with artists on its record label to pay damages for underreporting royalties, disposing of unsold CDs and not allowing artists to retain the rights to their work.


Su Channel 4 un 30enne cerchera' di perdere la verginita'


There's no doubting that Forbes senior editor Dan Lyons is enjoying his heavily-hyped adventures as the blogger behind The Fake Steve Jobs.


Spain using popular culture in constitution battle

The "very worthwhile pedagogic effort", as Maria Teresa Fern ndez de la Vega, deputy prime minister, put it, is part of a broadening government campaign to enlist football and television personalities to ...


The satellite industry will hold its breath on Saturday as Europe tries for the second time to fly its beefed-up Ariane 5-ECA rocket.


Middle East ; Arafat could have died of poisoning, PLO official

Middle East News, Ramallah, Dec 12 (IANS) A top Palestinian official has said the late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat could have died of poisoning, but there was "no medical or political proof", reports Xinhua.


Leonardo Di Caprio surely believes in being a active participant in his country's electoral process, for the actor has been trying to get votes for Presidential candidate John Kerry for the US election salted for second November.


Worried  CIA Officers Buy Legal Insurance

CIA counterterrorism officers have signed up in growing numbers for a government-reimbursed, private insurance plan that would pay their civil judgments and legal expenses if they are sued or charged with criminal wrongdoing, according to current and former intelligence officials and others with...


Thatcher under house arrest in lap of Cape Town luxury

Mark Thatcher began life under house arrest in the Cape Town suburb of Constantia, a sprawling neighborhood of mansions home to the rich and blue-blooded including Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana.


Rising Death Toll Prompts Haiti Protests

Hungry, thirsty and increasingly desperate residents burned tires in protest and attacked each other in a panic to get scarce food and water Thursday as workers struggled to bury hundreds of victims of Tropical Storm Jeanne.


Muted celebrations as Taj Mahal turns 350

The Taj Mahal, the monument to loss and love, celebrated its 350th birthday quietly yesterday amid fears that too much noise might damage its marble minarets.


For at least four centuries, the rust-colored waters that bubble out of the mountainside behind the Ikaho Shrine have been as good as gold to this little spa village. Shared by dozens of inns, the spring waters are among the most venerable in the country.


Guy Hands, the private equity owner of  EMI, plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs at the ailing British music  company, in a plan to rebuild the group which has sparked fury  from some of its biggest acts.


Thereâs an inherent conflict of interest when the government conducts comparative-effectiveness studies and then uses those studies to determine which pills are worth buying.


Israeli missile kills Palestinian in Gaza Strip

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


Sharpening Your Wits Could Outwit Alzheimer's

WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- Doing plenty of mentally-stimulating activities -- such as playing chess, reading a newspaper, or attending a play -- in old age helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of more than 700 elderly Americans.


Slow comps and a gloomy outlook take the shine out of Ruby Tuesday.


A vote recount in New Hampshire requested by the Nader campaign could allay concerns about anomalous election results in the state. But if the recount uncovers problems with voting machines, it could lead to a recount in Florida. By Kim Zetter.


Pescara, 17:07 - CICLISMO, MASCIARELLI: PROCURA CONI CONFERMA,NESSUNA INDAGINE

Palmiro Masciarelli non molla. Il patron dell'Acqua&Sapone incontrerà lunedÃ¬ prossimo a Milan...


For Struggling Black College, Hopes of a Revival

Wiley College is suddenly feeling the glow of celebrity with the release of a film about the schoolâs debating team.


The specialty retailer's uncertainty about the fourth quarter is unsettling.


Russians recall bygone era with Soviet game museum

Forgotten and broken down Soviet-era  arcade games are being restored for Moscow's newest museum,  just opened by volunteers nostalgic for childhood days spent  playing games like "Tankodrom" and "Sniper."


The Yankees interviewed three candidates to replace Joe Torre this week, but announced that they have reached no conclusions about who will be chosen.


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Insurance Investigation Widens to Include a Look at Costs

An investigation into the insurance business is expanding, investigators said yesterday, as Eliot Spitzer, the New York attorney general, increasingly turns his attention to whether American


Far more ambitious and  stylish than most of today's horror crop, Neil LaBute's remake  of the 1973 U.K. cult classic "The Wicker Man" unfortunately  still falls far short of its mark.


Giants get push with win Durham has five hits; SF even with Cubs

San Diego -- The sports cliche about taking them one game at a time does not apply in a final-week drive for the playoffs. That, the players say, is looking too far ahead.


Health Care for Responders To 9/11 Remains Piecemeal

NEW YORK -- As President George W. Bush gives his State of the Union speech Monday, there will be one man in the audience who plans to sit quietly and watch, his very presence a form of protest.


Apple is in court again, suing three developers who allegedly distributed a prerelease version of the next iteration of Mac OS X, code-named 'Tiger,' through file-sharing networks.


Is that just some game? No, it's a cultural artifact

Also: Microsoft's Mundie: Consumers driving tech trends. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


That's not a smudge on your egg, it's an ad

Which came first -- the chicken or the ad? In a month-long campaign that began in Japan on Thursday, 1.8-cm (0.8-inch) advertising stickers touting chicken ramen instant noodles will be stuck on the shells of ordinary eggs, sold in packs of 10.


MacCentral - Internet service provider (ISP) EarthLink Inc. on Tuesday announced the launch of EarthLink Free Online Calling, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service that enables their Mac and PC to make calls over the Internet free of charge. Based on Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), the service works with a Mac or PC equipped with a headset or an Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA). Users can make unlimited calls to other SIP users, and can also listen to voicemail via e-mail. The service also offers an online calling log and online account management. ...


Moscow's main court on Monday rejected an appeal of the fraud conviction of Kremlin critic Boris Berezovsky, a spokeswoman said.


Dati in ripresa per la concessionaria pubblicitaria Rai


Russia, S. Africa agree to stronger ties

Visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday to boost political and economic links with South Africa and said Russia was eager to catch up in the race for trade and investment in Africa's powerhouse.


Iran vowed defiantly on Thursday not to   bow to Western pressure, hours before a U.N. watchdog was   expected to report Tehran had failed to meet a deadline to halt   work which the West fears could help it build a nuclear bomb.


Zhao Ziyang, who was ousted as China's Communist Party leader after sympathizing with the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests and became a symbol of the era's shattered hopes, died Monday after 15 years under house arrest. He was 85.


A New Script for Searching Texts Written by Hand

Search technology for images may lead to a way to search handwritten manuscripts.


Danni strutture e forti disagi nelle comunicazioni stradali


Reader Toral Mehta sends us her photograph with Anupam Kher.


U.S. to refuse extradition of CIA agents

The United States will refuse any Italian extradition request for CIA agents indicted in the alleged abduction of an Egyptian cleric in Milan, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday.


Madison OKs Landfill Plans to Expand into City: First Step in Lengthy Application Process

By Jayne Matthews, Belleville News-Democrat, Ill.  Feb. 7--MADISON -- The Milam Landfill will expand 119 acres into Madison in five or six years if several state agencies approve the request.   Madison City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to invite Waste Management Inc.


Despite all the hype, tech IPOs aren't tops

Five years from now, when you are on a television quiz show, the category is "Public Companies," and the question is "What was the biggest IPO of 2004," you'll be able to answer with supreme confidence: not Google, but Genworth Financial.


Kerry: Bush will privatize social security

Sen. John Kerry cited a report Sunday that claims President George Bush would seek to privatize Social Security in a second administration.


Cellphones silent as Mexico's biggest network fails

Millions of Mexicans had their cellphone conversations put on hold for much of Tuesday after a wireless network belonging to the world's third richest man, tycoon Carlos Slim, temporarily crashed.


An airline success story in an otherwise grim industry tries to keep its inner quirk.


Mantova, 17:25 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: 20 CONVOCATI PER BRESCIA

Allenamento per il Mantova in vista della gara di Brescia, con il tecnico Tesser che al termine ha d...


How do you build a better screen for cell phones? The industry thinks it may have some answers. Photos: Tiny, thin LCDs


THE AMERICAN HOUSE OF REPS HAS VOTED AGAINST AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION TO BAN GAY MARRIAGE. The proposed gay marriage ban was defeated in the US House of Representatives on Thursday following a vote on amending the constitution.


Bin Laden Deputy Purportedly Seeks Strikes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Oct. 1, 2004 - An audiotape that surfaced Friday purportedly by al-Qaida's second-in-command urges Muslim youths to take the initiative and strike the United States and its allies.


Autism may be caused by brain swelling due to immune system ...

Autism could be caused by an immune system reaction which causes the brain to swell, say researchers at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA.


By Bob Schieffer. By Mark Knoller. By Dotty Lynch. (CBS/AP) President Bush said he did not believe John Kerry was lying about his Vietnam war record but he declined to criticize the Swift Boat group that claims Kerry is lying.


Ericsson to reorganize in multimedia push

(InfoWorld) - Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson will restructure and hire 500 more engineers to better meet demand for multimedia products and services, Ericsson's chief executive officer said Friday. Starting in 2007, Ericsson will reorganize into three units: networks, global services, and multimedia. The new engineers will primarily work in the multimedia group, and the bulk of them will be based in Sweden. The new group will help Ericsson better understand what types of multimedia services might become popular and how demands might vary, said Carl-Henric Svanberg, president and chief executive officer. "We and operators are still on a learning curve. When it comes to voice it's very easy," he said. "But with multimedia, what does a 13-year-old in Germany want and does an American 13-year-old feel the same? And that's much different than an adult in China." The new group will also aim to better leverage the company's relationship with Sony and with theirÂ mobile phone joint ventureÂ Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications. "When it comes to multimedia, we have exciting assets in Sony Ericsson and at Sony. We just haven't put it together and it's been embedded further down in the organization," he said. Svanberg offered an example of how Sony and Ericsson products might grow increasingly complementary. Currently, users of Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot camera-phones can send photographs to an online blog. Soon, standalone Cyber-shot cameras are also likely to include connectivity so that users can send photos to a blog, he said. Because Ericsson supplies wireless network infrastructure and develops some chips for mobile devices, that type of product and application could be created through an alliance between Sony and Ericsson. The new networks group, which combines several existing network equipment groups, will have a renewed focus on converged networks that will help support some of the emerging multimedia services in the home. "In the perfect world we will have a converged network where you won't know if you're speaking on a mobile or a fixed network," Svanberg said. Similarly, a user could be watching TV at home, pick up a mobile phone to watch the same program while moving around the house and then continue watching while moving to an outside location. Such a service would operate over connected wireless and wireline networks. The third new business unit, global services, combines Ericsson's existing professional services and network rollout groups and will focus on services for operator customers. Ericsson acquiredÂ most of U.K. telecommunications equipment vendor Marconi late last year and is in the process of laying off 1,600 people as it digests the new company. That acquisition is part of a recent wave of consolidation in the competitive network equipment market, including theÂ merger of Lucent Technologies and AlcatelÂ and theÂ combination of Nokia's and Siemens' networks groups.


Ascoli, 18:34 - CALCIO: ASCOLI, TESSER: MILAN E' IMPOSSIBILE SOLO SULLA CARTA

Il tecnico dell'Ascoli Attilio Tesser sulla trasferta di dopodomani col Milan: "E' impossibile solo ...


Tokyo, Sydney kick off climate change concerts

CHIBA, Japan  - Pop stars in Tokyo and Sydney kicked off a global chain of climate change concerts on Saturday aimed at persuading the world to go green.


Thunderbird 1.0 Takes Aim At Microsoft's Outlook Express

Following the launch of its Firefox browser, Mozilla delivers an E-mail client. A calendaring application may be next. By John Foley.


WHILE HOME minister Shivraj Patil made a bold move on Sunday by hinting at an internal ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir, a document circulated among reporters at a press meet accused Pakistan of pressing moderate Hurriyat leaders not to resume talks till


U.S. military deaths in the Iraq campaign passed the 1,000 milestone Tuesday, with more than 800 of them during the stubborn insurgency that flared after the Americans brought down Saddam Hussein and President Bush declared major combat over.


The Italian cardinal sent by Pope John Paul II last year to try to dissuade President Bush from invading Iraq said Monday the president promised that the U.S. operation would be "quick."


A flamboyant German fashion designer is found dead at his Munich villa in suspicious circumstances.


Ericsson Cutting 4,000 Jobs as Profit Plunges

The cellphone-network equipment maker said that it would cut up to 4,000 jobs, about 5.4 percent of its work force, after profit plunged 42 percent in the fourth quarter.


Seattle's Ray Allen and Utah's Mehmet Okur were chosen Tuesday by commissioner David Stern as injury replacements for the All-Star game.


EU wipes Turkey from the euro map of Europe

European Union countries have struck Turkey off the map of Europe as represented on new euro coins, prompting protests from some lawmakers about a bias against the potential future EU member.


When Congress targeted Nevada as the nation's nuclear waste dumping ground, the state didn't have the political power to say no. Twenty years later, the most ardent foe of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump is about to become Senate majority leader. Nevada Democratic Sen. Harry Reid's new job, which gives him control over what legislation reaches the Senate floor, could deal a crippling blow to the already stumbling project.


The Mozilla foundation may be considering a desktop search implementation :  "Having launched the much-awaited Version 1.0 of the Firefox browser yesterday (see story), The Mozilla Foundation is busy planning enhancements to the open-source product, including the possibility of integrating it with a variety of desktop search tools. The Mozilla Foundation also wants to place Firefox in PCs through reseller deals with PC hardware vendors and continue to sharpen the product's pop-up ad-blocking technology."  I'm not sure this is a good idea.  Maybe it is though.  The technology just isn't there for cross platform search.  I'd have to suggest using Lucene but using GCJ for a native compile into  ...


Ukraine Election Seen As Test of Democracy

After a tense campaign superheated by allegations of fraud and official interference, Ukraine's weekend presidential election shapes up as a stern test of the ex-Soviet republic's democracy — and whether the country will move closer to Russia's sphere of influence.


Hotel workers test positive for polonium

Britain's Health Protection Agency said Thursday that seven workers at the Millennium Hotel, where former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko met a contact on the day he fell ill, have tested positive for "low levels" of polonium.


German 'Hands off Venezuela' activists in call for Frankfurt Consulate support

Well over 1,000 signatures collected in recent weeks and months by German Hands off Venezuela supporters have been handed over by a delegation of eight activists to the Venezuelan General Consulate in Frankfurt ...


Roma, 19:01 - CALCIO, ROMA: ACQUISTATO VUCINIC A TITOLO DEFINITIVO

La Roma ha acquistato a titolo definitivo l'attaccante montenegrino Mirko Vucinic. La società...


Investors cheer as Toshiba nears HD DVD surrender

An impending end to a format war over  next-generation DVDs boosted shares in both victorious Sony, in  the Blu-ray corner, and Toshiba, in the losing HD DVD camp, on  Monday as consumers cheered an end to confusion over which  discs will carry high-definition movies.


Australian PM vows to tackle homelessness

Australia's prime minister launched a  campaign on Sunday against homelessness, saying it was  unacceptable an estimated 100,000 Australians were homeless  each night in a country where the economy is booming.


Saudi forces train for new stage of insurgency fight

A helicopter drops men in black onto the rooftop of an isolated building. They slip down its walls using ropes then hurl themselves through the windows like something from a James Bond film.


Relief Funds Help Family Build Home: Rebuild Jackson County Helped to Organize Project

By Leigh Coleman, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Feb. 20--ESCATAWPA -- The first money of the $30 million Mississippi Hurricane Funds has built an Escatawpa family a new home and bought them some peace of mind.


US pay TV firm Comcast is set to roll out set-top boxes featuring Microsoft software, in a crucial test for Microsoft's cable TV ambitions.


Rocket plane SpaceShipOne is to attempt a second space flight on Monday in a bid to clinch the $10m Ansari X-Prize. Judges officially confirmed that pilot Mike Melvill took the craft to 103km (64 miles) on Wednesday's first flight.


What can happen to a networking pro when he doesn't pay attention to details like construction, power, pathways and working with other organizations.


SYDNEY The Australian government said Wednesday that terrorists may be preparing an attack in Indonesia, possibly at a Hilton hotel.


XStreamHD's ambitious plan for 1080p all-on-demand service

Easily among the most curious developments at CES this week was the Tuesday press demonstration of a device called XStreamHD, a device whose goal is to deliver streaming full-HD all-on-demand video to consumers nationwide via satellite.


NEW YORK -- No wonder investors are so giddy about the stock market lately. It's human nature to let good news supersede that which could be potentially bad.


Patrice Bergeron and Sidney Crosby combined for seven points to help Canada beat Slovakia 7-3 in the opening round of the World Junior Hockey Championship on Saturday.


Raul Castro extends olive branch to U.S.

Cuba's acting president, Raul Castro, departing from his brother's confrontational approach to their arch-enemy the United States, said this weekend he was open for talks with Washington.


AMERICA/CANADA - ÂMedia e religione: rischio od opportunitÃ ?Â Ã¨ il tema del Congresso Mondiale dell'Unione Cattolica Internazionale della Stampa (UCIP) QuÃ©bec (Agenzia Fides) - Si sta celebrando, dal 3 al 10 giugno a Sherbrooke (QuÃ©bec, Canada), il Congresso Mondiale 2007 dell'UCIP (International Catholic Union of the Press). Il Congresso si celebra ogni tre anni e costituisce un'opportunitÃ  per riu...


Microsoft May Bypass Yahoo Board, Go Straight to Shareholders

Redmond appears ready to appeal directly to Yahoo shareholders to sell their stock to Microsoft, even as Yahoo sets the table to make an acquisition more difficult.


The Red Wings called a news conference Monday amid reports that 41-year-old captain Steve Yzerman has decided to retire.


Danny Williams has vowed to continue boxing despite failing in his bid to win the WBC heavyweight title. Williams was knocked down four times by Vitali Klitschko before referee Jay Nady ended the contest one minute and 26 seconds into the eighth round.


Iraqi Officials Consider Extending Voting Period

BAGHDAD - Iraq's Independent Electoral Commission said on Wednesday it may consider holding next month's elections over an extended period, as Prime Minister Iyad Allawi had suggested.


Violenza: In 10 Anni Mille Morti Per Crisi Di Coppia

Roma, 15 set.(Adnkronos Salute) - Di crisi di coppia in Italia si muore. In dieci anni, dal 1994 al 2004, sono state 976 le morti violente collegate a separazioni, divorzi e rotture del menage matrimoniale.


Pro-whaling nations lose commission vote

Pro-whaling nations, led by Japan, lost the first major vote of the International Whaling Commission's annual meeting Friday &#151; an indication they may not have the majority necessary to take control of the body and try to repeal its ban on commercial hunting.


Three Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip, Hamas condemns calls to ...

At least three Palestinians died Friday in the Gaza Strip. A Palestinian girl was shot dead Friday afternoon by Israeli forces in Beit Hanoun to the north of the Gaza Strip.


BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. - The European team has enjoyed success at the Ryder Cup, but on Friday they must brace for a concerted American assault.


Learning from 9/11, Secret U.S. Watch Post Overhauled

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN, Colo.  - Buried inside a  mountain beneath 2,000 feet of rock, a top-secret watch post  scans the skies around the clock to make sure America is never  again caught off guard by an attack like Sept. 11's.


Venture capitalists like me invest in early-stage small businesses. We help entrepreneurs build them into big businesses. I identify with entrepreneurs because I've been in their shoes – I know what it's like to start a company. Over the years, I've been involved with other businesses that, like Staples, kind of changed their industries. For example, I've been on the ...


Per ruolo rivoluzionario nella storia del rock


Asian shares dive on U.S. subprime crisis

Asian share markets on Wednesday  tracked heavy losses on Wall Street on fears about an  intensifying crisis in U.S. mortgage lending, spooking  investors nursing losses from a sharp sell-off two weeks ago.


The battle for dominance in online gaming looks set to take on a epic scope in 2008, say experts.


Cast-iron data security? Review What do you give the data security nut who has everything? IronKey may have the answer: what it claims is a almost totally secure steely USB Flash drive that doesn't simply encrypt the data kept on it but runs to protect your applications and online activities.â¦


Abbas hits the campaign trail, criticizing Israeli barrier

Interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel's West Bank separation barrier during campaign stops Wednesday at towns fenced in by the concrete slabs, urging Israel to remove the massive structure.


Two men who carried out firebomb attacks on the homes of two police officers are jailed.


Firenze, 18:56 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: ALLA RIPRESA CI SARA' SANTANA

LunedÃ¬ di riposo per la Fiorentina, con la ripresa degli allenamenti in vista del Catania prevista p...


Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter and Cleveland Browns running back William Green were ejected before Sunday's game for fighting during warmups.


A wind power plant proposed for the shallow waters south of Cape Cod would do no major harm to birds and other marine life and could lead to significant public health benefits


Karzai wins Afghan election, official says

Counting in Afghanistan's presidential election has concluded, indicating the US-backed interim leader Hamid Karzai is the clear winner.


New British Prime Minister Gordon Brown named a rising star and reported critic of the Iraq war, David Miliband, as foreign minister on Thursday in a wide-ranging government shake-up.


Farnesina, in corso consultazioni interministeriali


Ben Kingsley has joined  Mike Myers, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Alba in the comedy  "The Love Guru."


As of Saturday, June 16, 2007, at least 3,522 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,885 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


Australia to pressure neighbours on landmine ban

The Australian Government says it will try to encourage some of its northern neighbours to sign up to the Ottawa convention banning landmines.


Study: Video game better than tranquilizer at calming children ...

TRENTON, NJ A video game may be the best thing to help children feel less anxious before surgery. A doctor in Newark, New Jersey, found that children who are allowed to play with a Game Boy in the operating


From a gentles creature, a lesson in ferocious tenacity.


Scientists have cast doubt on charges that six foreign medics deliberately infected Libyan children with HIV.


Apple Recalls 28,000 PowerBook Batteries

Apple notes that the model and serial numbers are located on the label on the bottom of the battery, and can be viewed by removing the battery from the computer. Apple is providing an online form for consumers to begin the battery recall ...


War crimes prosecutors have demanded a life sentence for a former top Bosnian Serb politician charged with genocide for allegedly helping orchestrate atrocities during Bosnia's 1991-95 war.


Attacks kill 112 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq

HILLA, Iraq  - Insurgents killed 112 Shi'ite pilgrims streaming to the holy Iraqi city of Kerbala on Tuesday, including nearly 80 after two suicide bombers blew themselves up in one crowded street lined with tents.


Those are the simple, yet compelling, words of breast cancer patient Christine Rayner, who has been given a new lease of life by changing the drug she takes.


Explanations of plot to kill Saudi Prince lack credibility: US

Washington, Dec 23 (PTI) Libyan explanations of its alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah lack credibility, the US State Department has said.


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Basso suspended for two years for doping

Former Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Basso received a maximum two-year doping penalty Friday from the Italian cycling federation.


Police say they're sure they shot a four-foot-long, 80-pound monitor lizard that had been lurking in an Orlando suburb for months. Still, neighbors aren't ready to let their children or pets back outside until they see a carcass.


iPhone accessory market set for slow start

Owners of Apple Inc.'s   iPod love to trick out the music players with cases, speakers  and other accessories and its upcoming wireless iPhone promises  to be no different.


NEW YORK  -Caterpillar Inc.'s warning that the housing slump was infecting the wider economy sent U.S. stocks tumbling by the most in more than two months on Friday, in a drop that was made more unnerving as it marked the 20th anniversary of the 1987 market crash.


Nonaligned nations ponder loss of Castro

When Cuba last hosted the Nonaligned Movement summit, the Cold War still divided the world and Fidel Castro was a strapping 53-year-old inspiring armed movements in poor countries the world over.


Calif. Gov. to Veto Immigrant License Bill

In the face of certain veto from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the state Legislature voted to let an estimated 2 million illegal immigrant adults apply for California driver's licenses.


ATHENS, GREECE - The tattoo on Maurice Greene's biceps reads GOAT That stands for Greatest Of All Time. It was 22-year-old Justin Gatlin who blazed to victory in the heavyweight event of the Olympic Games, winning


JERUSALEM -- Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday took back his threat to withdraw from the governing Likud party, but a minority religious party quit Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's coalition, protesting the plan to remove Israeli settlers and troops from the Gaza Strip and a portion of the West Bank.


The worldwide services industry is undergoing a shift similar to what happened in manufacturing a generation ago, according to IDC analyst Marianne Hedin.


The state Capitol building and the nearby Montana Historical Society building were evacuated Wednesday morning because of an apparent natural gas leak.


RUPERT MURDOCHâS News Corp media empire has posted a 28 per cent rise in quarterly profit as strong results in newspapers, broadcast and cable television countered weaker performances in its film and Italian pay-TV divisions.


NEW YORK -- Microsoft Corp. and its hardware partners are trying to bridge the divide between home computers and TV sets this holiday season with the release of several "media extenders."


Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is drawing increasingly heavy fire from fellow Republicans over the lack of armored Humvees and transport trucks for the troops in Iraq


INSURGENTS lured police to a house in Baghdad with an anonymous tip-off about a rebel hideout and then set off a huge bomb that ripped through surrounding houses, killing at least 29 people, police said yesterday.


Chopra moves close to lead at PGA's Ginn

Chances are, someone is going to emerge to claim a breakthrough victory this weekend at the Ginn sur Mer Classic. And this time, Daniel Chopra feels like it might be him.


Livelihoods Hurt, Mexicans Fear More Pipeline Leaks

The stench of rotten fish and gasoline hangs over beached wooden boats and piles of dry nets in the riverside fishing community of El Muelle on Mexico's east coast.


SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - message board) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nextel Communications Inc.


U.S. officials have agreed to investigate the death of an 81-year-old Haitian pastor who died last month in the custody of immigration authorities, a U.S. congressman said Thursday.


Lebanon's Syrian-backed president says he will not approve moves by a depleted anti-Syrian cabinet.


The Web search company said it will commence its share  buyback offer today for the 23.4 million common shares it may  have issued improperly to previous and current employees and  consultants.


Di Pietro, chiesto ritiro deleghe e lo abbiamo ottenuto


EU-Iran nuclear talks to begin in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria AP) — Iran and the European Union confirmed Saturday that crucial European-Iranian talks would be held in Vienna, billed by the international community as the last chance for Iran to avoid U.N. sanctions over its nuclear defiance.


David Ortiz's drive into the right-field bullpen set off a frenzy at Fenway and gave the Boston Red Sox a shot at pulling off the greatest comeback ever.


DiCaprio relishes playing eccentric genius Hughes

â¢ Living through a mammoth project when it looks as if it might capsize, as DiCaprio did with "Titanic," which went on to become the biggest modern blockbuster.


The discovery adds weight to the long-held theory that the fish possess an internal compass to guide them over long distances. The University of Hawaii biologists reported in Britain's Royal Society journal


Kidnapped journalist, translator released

US journalist Micah Garen, who was kidnapped Aug. 13 in the southern city of Nasiriyah, was released along with his Iraqi translator after anti-American cleric


Incredulity and bewilderment greeted today's suggestion that rugby's World Cup winning coach Clive Woodward might be England's next football saviour.


Gamer's expo draws players from all over and a mix of vendor exhibitors.


Cisco Systems, the world's largest maker of equipment that routes traffic across the Internet, barely met analyst expectations on Tuesday when it reported quarterly earnings and noted a sequential decline in revenues for its IP router business.


Grazing Walk Planned for Thursday at Elizabethtown Property

By George G. Landis, Reading Eagle, Pa.  Jun. 24--The first of seven grazing walks in southeast and southcentral Pennsylvania will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown.


Mets 4, Astros 2: BeltrÃ¡n Slams Into Fence and Injures His Left Knee

Carlos BeltrÃ¡n crashed into the fence while making a sensational game-saving catch in the ninth inning and was taken for X-rays after the game.


A GLASS of fresh milk could help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, new research has found. According to data to be presented to a World Dairy Summit in Melbourne today, people with an above average


Bulgaria in Brief: 29 December 2004, Wednesday. Sofia's central Alexander Batemberg Square was closed down for vehicles Wednesday in order to prepare for an open-air New Year's Eve gig.


The government says it has no plans to ban a device which uses high-pitched sound against teenagers.


Russian oil and gas company Yukos is due in a US court on Thursday as it continues to fight for its survival.


Pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers says it saw trading improve after the World Cup.


England midfielder Gerrard says he shouldn't have been taken off

England goalscoring hero Steven Gerrard said he was taken off the field by mistake in Saturday's World Cup qualifying 2-2 tie with Austria.


Arcelor-Mittal union claims first victim: Dolle to be replaced as CEO

The blockbuster tie-up linking Arcelor and Mittal Steel claimed a first victim with an announcement that Arcelor chief executive Guy Dolle, who had fought doggedly against the partnership, would be replaced.


Study Sees Medicare Savings From Drug-Coated Stents

Depending on whose interpretation of a new study one wants to believe, Medicare may â or may not â have saved money since the introduction of the stents in 2003.


Nobel Peace Prize Goes To Environmentalist

The first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize said Tuesday that people must help "the Earth to heal her wounds." Environmental activist Wangari Maathai accepted her gold medal, diploma and $1.5 million ...


At a time when Detroit's Big Three are pushing to slash labor costs, Toyota sees no need to rein in wages and benefits.


NY Times Says Gets Subpoena in Circulation Probe

Federal prosecutors in New York have issued a subpoena to the New York Times, the city's biggest daily newspaper, in an investigation of how newspapers measure circulation figures for advertisers.


The makers of TiVo and ReplayTV digital video recorders have agreed to limit how long consumers can keep pay-for-view movies stored on future versions of the VCR-like devices.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Edwards seeks to wrest change mantle from Democratic rivals ... Clinton shifts focus to economy on stump, television ... McCain defends Musharraf during Iowa campaign visit, Clinton calls for independent probe ... Giuliani touts health care plan ... Romney yields spotlight routinely to wife Ann...Romney goes after McCain in New Hampshire ad, Huckabee in Iowa commercial


The Halifax bank, Britain's biggest mortgage lender, predicts a much-feared fall in the rampant UK property market.


Tony Blair is set to formally begin  his new role as an envoy for the Middle East by chairing a meeting in Lisbon.


(CBS) For years, it was thought that megadoses of Vitamin E were good for you. "Even many cardiologists took high doses of Vitamin E," The Early Show medical correspondent Dr.


Walgreen Co. WAG.N, the largest U.S.   drugstore chain, posted a 25 percent rise in quarterly profit   on Monday, driven by strong sales of prescription medications   and the addition of the Happy Harry's chain.


News: eBay users' details posted to anti-fraud forum

eBay users' details posted to anti-fraud forum >> Advertisement <<  ALERT: "How A Hacker Launches A Blind SQL Injection Attack Step-by-Step"!" - White Paper  Blind SQL Injection can deliver total control of your server to a hacker giving them the ability to read, write and manipulate all data stored in your backend systems! Download this *FREE* white paper from SPI Dynamics for a complete guide to protection! https://download.spidynamics.com/1/ad/bsq.asp?Campaign_ID=701600000004c29


Labour re-take lead from Conservatives: poll

The Labour Party re-captured the lead in popularity from the Conservative Party, according to a poll published in The Independent.


Electro-rock band The Bravery are named the most promising new act in the BBC News website's Sound of 2005 poll.


[TS] Sports of The Times: A Buckeye Wears a Bullâs-Eye, and Takes It All in Stride

Without careful supervision, celebrity can override a playerâs character, as in the case of Maurice Clarett.


Nortel cutting 3,500 jobs, fires 7 executives

Nortel Networks is eliminating 3,500 jobs and has fired seven more top executives as it struggles to deal with an accounting scandal that has prompted a criminal investigation.


Man Gets New Liver After Public Pleas for Help

A man's efforts to get a healthy liver with public pleas, including billboards and a Web site, succeeded as he underwent transplant surgery with a donated organ. Officials at The Methodist Hospital said Todd Krampitz, 32, was recovering Friday in the intensive care unit.


Tips on subverting Chinese Flickr censorship

Blog: Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield offers a tip on how to get around Chinese blocking of Yahoo's photo-sharing site.


Ha subito anche atti di bullismo per tre mesi di seguito


Building and plumbing firm Wolseley sees shares rise 7% after a report that Cinven is considering a Â£10bn bid.


Buenos Aires, 19:45 - CALCIO, ARGENTINA: ALMEYDA SI RITIRA

L'ex calciatore di Parma, Lazio, Inter e Brescia Matias Almeyda lascia il calcio.  La decisione nono...


A Lebanese Diva, Performing in Syria, Creates Drama in More Ways Than One

Fayrouz, the great Lebanese diva, returned to Damascus for the first time in three decades, a performance some considered a betrayal.


The backstory of "Exorcist: The Beginning" is enough to make your head spin. Hollywood is fond of remakes, but this prequel — the fourth in the series of "Exorcist" films — was discarded and remade before it was even released.


According to news website IranMania, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reze Asefi has been quoted by state news agency IRNA as saying remarks by Defence Minister Ali Shamkhani that appeared to threaten pre-emptive strikes against Israeli nuclear


Six Australian businessmen are facing the possibility of millions of dollars in fines in a new civil case connected with huge bribes paid to the government of Saddam Hussein.


Virgin Galactic Unveils Suborbital Spaceliner Design

NEW YORK - Future thrill-seekers will ride a sleek spacecraft berthed under a massive, twin-boom mothership to the fringe of space in a design unveiled Wednesday by Virgin Galactic.


La vittoria di Yushenko, il ruolo delle piazze e dei media

Tutto finisce dove era cominciato: una grande festa di popolo nel cuore della capitale, tra viale Kresciatik e Maidan, la Piazza dell'indipendenza. Viktor Yushenko, lo sconfitto del primo ballottaggio, il


Meta-analysis finds J&J's stents are safer than Boston Scientific's stents -- maybe.


Web browser developer Opera Software ASA said Thursday it had complained to the European Commission about Microsoft Corp., calling on regulators to force the company to give users a choice of Internet software with its Windows operating system.


Dozens killed as Baghdad crackdown nears

Bombings and mortar attacks killed dozens across Baghdad on Monday as Iraqi troops set up new checkpoints and an Iraqi general took command — indications that the much-awaited operation to restore peace to the capital is gearing up nearly a month after it was announced.


VATICANO - Le parole della dottrina, a cura di don Nicola Bux e don Salvatore Vitiello - Dallo ÂspiritoÂ al ÂfantasmaÂ del Concilio CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Se al momento dÂinviare nel mondo i suoi discepoli il Signore avesse fornito loro unÂagenda di problematiche sul rapporto che avrebbero dovuto avere con le societÃ  e le culture, i poveretti sarebbero fuggiti. Nei ...


Black Will Quit Hollinger Inc., Lawyer Tells Court

Conrad Black will resign from Hollinger Inc., the Canadian company that controls the publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, to clear the way for the board to consider a bid to take the company private, his lawyer said.


Chinese director opens wounds in Yasukuni shrine film

An elderly Japanese swordmaker painstakingly forges his final masterpiece in the opening sequence of "Yasukuni", Chinese documentary filmmaker Li Ying's exploration of a controversial Tokyo shrine.


A Â£500m initiative will allow schools to offer children up to five hours of sport a week, the prime minister will announce.


Sir Paul McCartney delights fans, including daughters Stella and Mary, with his gig at the BBC Electric Proms.


Fancy a $20,000 suit of armor under  the Christmas tree? Or how about a crystal-encrusted Mrs.  Potato Head for $8,000? Or maybe a $50,000 Ferrari go-cart?


Ketchup maker HJ Heinz Co. (HNZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 7.8 percent, excluding a year-earlier tax benefit, as demand for new products


Judge Defends Courtroom Party for Prisoner

DALLAS - A judge who welcomed a former fugitive back to her courtroom with balloons, streamers and a cake defended her actions Wednesday, saying that getting a killer and abuser of women off the streets is reason to celebrate.


The new version 1.7 of wxSQLite3 - a thin wrapper for the SQLite database for wxWidgets applications - now supports the current version 3.3.10 of SQLite. Support for BLOBs as wxMemoryBuffer objects and for loadable extensions has been added. Optional support for key based database encryption is also included.    Version 1.7.1 fixes a bug in the key based database encryption feature (The call to sqlite3_rekey in wxSQLite3Database::ReKey could cause a program crash, when used to encrypt a previously unencrypted database).  The wxSQLite3 file release contains the doxygen generated documentation. The file release for Windows additionally contains version 3.3.10 of the SQLite DLL in 3 different flavors: the original unmodified DLL, a DLL including support for accessing database meta data, and a DLL supporting optional database file encryption using 128 bit AES encryption.  See: https://sourceforge.net/projects/wxcode


U.S. troops set trap for militants near Baghdad

The U.S. military said on Thursday it was setting a trap to "eliminate" militants near Baghdad where 12 U.S. soldiers have died in the past two days.


Provvedimenti: "Ho ascoltato con disagio quella telefonata di sgradevole intimitÃ , non potevamo non prendere provvedimenti"                                          Petruccioli: "SaccÃ  Ã¨ incompatibile subito la riforma o la Rai muore"                                                                                di GIOVANNI VALENTINI


AT LEAST five people are dead and more than 300 people, including children have been injured after commandos stormed a school in southern Russia where up to a thousand hostages were being held, news agencies have reported.


British Gas is increasing the cost of gas by 12.4% and electricity by 9.4% from 20 September, it announces.


USM/Calif. game postponed until December

The California-Southern Miss football game scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed because of Hurricane Ivan. USM athletic officials had hoped to wait until Tuesday


McConaughey, Hudson take "Gold" at box office

In their second on-screen pairing, Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson returned to the top of the North American box office on Sunday with the adventure comedy "Fool's Gold."


Big Losers, but Can Viewers Keep the Pace?

Some find the contestantsâ drastic weigh loss on âThe Biggest Loser,â the NBC reality series, undermining for its viewers also trying to lose pounds.


Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, who disappeared on December 14, is believed to be dead, authorities said.