Canadian Blood Services boosts testing for West Nile virus in ...

TORONTO (CP) - Canada's blood bank is now doing more sensitive testing for West Nile virus in Toronto and Winnipeg after the two areas recorded probable human cases of the disease.


Alec Guinness' iconic cloak from the 1977 epic Star Wars film, where the actor played Obi-Wan Kenobi, headlines a unique memorabilia auction taking place at Bonhams, UK.


Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry underwent surgery for undisclosed reasons and spent the night in a North Carolina hospital, a pageant official confirmed Tuesday.


Extra security measures are being introduced in Iraq ahead of Sunday's election - the first since the invasion.


UN troops surround Aristide's former compound seized by ex ...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Several hundred UN troops and Haitian police surrounded the estate of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Thursday in a showdown with a band of former soldiers who seized the abandoned compound.


The state is failing children in its care with most leaving without any qualifications, a report by a think tank has said.


Baseball officials minimize the number of days in which both the Orioles and the new Washington team will play at home to 28 games.


U.S. adjusts Iraq tactics after copters downed

The U.S. military is adjusting its tactics in Iraq after four helicopters were shot down over the past two weeks, U.S. military spokesman Major General William Caldwell said on Sunday.


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8 soldiers sue Pentagon over "stop-loss"

Eight US soldiers are suing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other Army officials over an Army policy barring them from leaving Iraq even though they have served their terms of enlistment.


Mass Evacuations Ordered As Wildfires Spread in Calif.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22 -- Massive brush fires spread across Southern California on Monday, destroying homes from north of Los Angeles to south of San Diego, leaping freeways and sending hundreds of thousands of residents scrambling to flee their homes sometimes seconds ahead of advancing flames.


Italian Government in Risk of Collapsing

"I will not negotiate, I will not discuss. It's over."  A key ally of Premier Romano Prodi pulled his party from the Cabinet on Monday amid a corruption scandal, sending the center-left governing coalition scrambling to keep the administration from falling.Prodi, who presided at strategy talks Monday night, planned to address Parliament about the crisis Tuesday. Taking a break from the talks, a senator in Prodi's coalition hinted to reporters that the premier could call for a confidence vote by lawmakers.Prodi 'will put the crisis in the hands of Parliament,' said Sen. Roberto Manzione. Read more


The deaths followed the killing of eight Marines over the weekend in the restive western Al-Anbar province. Seven people died in a Baghdad suicide attack on Monday and 19 more were wounded, many seriously, when


Limbaugh Plans to Appeal Seizure of Medical Records

Influential conservative radio show host Rush Limbaugh plans to appeal a Florida appeals court ruling that Palm Beach County prosecutors acted properly when they seized his medical records during a drug investigation.


Bonds MVP Award Provides Sparkle in Tainted Season

San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds captured a record seventh MVP award Monday, providing a sparkling finish to a season tainted by doping allegations.


Cleveland Cavaliers Team Report - November 28

(Sports Network) - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed hot on Saturday evening with a victory over the struggling Chicago Bulls.


he two astronauts aboard the international space station have been asked to cut calories because, with the space shuttle out of commission, food supplies are running low.


SimWorks, an Anti-virus firm, has issued an alert informing users of a Malicious Trojan hidden inside cracked versions of the popular game, Metal Gear Solid.


A More Conservative Intel Doesn't Add Many Details On ...

Burned by a series of production missteps and canceled products, the company lets AMD get out in front on multicore product announcements.


Largest Quake Since Oct. Hits St. Helens

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the crater at Mount St. Helens on Saturday, the strongest quake at the volcano since mid-October.


Apple fans have a little more fodder for the rumour mill after a new posting on ThinkSecret.com. The Apple rumour site claims that Steve Jobs & Co.


Florida firm recalls ground beef over E.coli fear

A Florida company recalled 8,200 pounds of frozen ground beef because the meat may be contaminated with the debilitating E.coli bacteria, the government's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Thursday.


Ski Skating: Cross-Country With Added Muscle

Inertia was the last thing I expected during a recent Montana cross-country ski trip.


Huckabee goofs may not bode well for '08

Losing 110 pounds was no mean feat, but Gov. Mike Huckabee may find it more difficult to shed a reputation for verbal gaffes and ethics lapses if he pursues the presidency.


Denmark's leading telecoms operator TDC says it will launch a low-budget mobile telephone operator dubbed "easyMobile" with mobile network operator T-Mobile in Britain in March 2005.


Texas AG: MySpace safety plan is smoke and mirrors

Only state attorney general not to sign on with social network's proposed online kid protection measures writes open letter to the site's CEO.


Global PC Shipments Rise 11.8 Percent in 2004

Dell Inc. DELL.O remained the  uncontested No.1 personal computer maker in the world,  following another quarter of strong growth, as the global PC  market grew 11.8 percent in 2004, market research firms said on  Tuesday.


The nutritional disorder, beriberi -- caused by lack of vitamin B1 in the diet -- can appear in teens who have undergone gastric bypass surgery for severe obesity.


China plans to send peacekeepers to Lebanon

China plans to send a contingent of  peacekeeping troops to Lebanon and is consulting the United  Nations on the details, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman  said on Monday.


Davis Cup Roundup: With Strong Serve, Roddick Sends United States to Finals

Andy Roddick defeated Jonas Bjorkman, 6-2, 7-6 (3), 6-4, in a clinching victory against Sweden in Goteborg yesterday, carrying the United States into the Davis Cup finals.


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A Malaysian politician has a solution for putting an end to screaming matches in a state legislature: set up a "shouting therapy" room where they can argue to their heart's content.


The three boys who will play Billy Elliot in the musical version of the hit film have been revealed.


In Nebraska, a scientist adds the vectors and delta-V's of Newtonian physics to the usual X's and O's of football.


Keane backs United to forget derby Blues

Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said memories of defeat in their last derby game will be pushed to one side when they face Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.


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Report: GM's Opel to Push on German Hours

Automaker Adam Opel AG is proposing increasing the work week for its German employees to 40 hours from 35 hours to save money, according to a report Friday.


LORETO, Italy - Pope Benedict XVI decried the collapse of marriages, telling tens of thousands of young Catholics yesterday that he was praying that a crisis in traditional family values doesn't become an "irreversible failure."


Former Italian prime minister Silvio  Berlusconi, who had a heart scare last month, arrived in the  United States on Sunday for medical checks, his spokesman said.


Ministro annuncia azione di carattere amministrativo


Syria 'holding hostages' to punish France

The French government believes that two French journalists taken hostage in Iraq may have been taken to Syria with the connivance of authorities in Damascus.


Robin Hood actually Welsh, says American

You've come to Caerdydd once too often, Bran ap Brychan! A US historian has upset the good burghers of Nottingham by claiming Robin Hood was actually Welsh, the Evening Standard reports.â¦


Toobin: Peterson jury won't be set back much

The jury in the Scott Peterson double murder trial was instructed to start new deliberations after a juror was dismissed Tuesday and an alternate named.


Bush Freedom Speech Not Sign of Policy Shift - Aide

President Bush's inaugural vow to  spread freedom and stand with the oppressed against tyranny was  not meant to signal a shift in U.S. foreign policy but to  elaborate on a long-term goal, a senior U.S. official said on  Saturday.


Media group Emap has agreed to sell its trade magazine and exhibitions businesses for Â£1bn.


U.S. to Allow Key Detainees to Request Lawyers

Fourteen "high-value" terrorism suspects who were transferred to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, from secret CIA prisons last year have been formally offered the right to request lawyers, a move that could allow them to join other detainees in challenging their status as enemy combatants in a U.S. appellate...


'Notizia prova debolezza e bancarotta del governo iracheno'


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Fuelcell-powered cellphones years away: Nokia

Consumers will still have to wait a   few years before they can swap the batteries of their   cellphones for more environment-friendly fuelcells, the world's   top handset maker Nokia NOK1V.HE said on Tuesday.


Taking the charge out of lightning-fast worms

During the early morning of January 25, 2003, the Sapphire/Slammer worm ripped through 75,000 computers in less than half an hour.


RadioShack lays off employees via e-mail

RadioShack Corp. followed through on its announced plans to cut about 400 jobs, but the electronics retailer has been forced on the defensive about its method of notifying laid-off employees by e-mail.


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Riforme. Onida a Ciampi: "Si ponderino bene le conseguenze e si ...

Mattinata in Corte costituzionale per il presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, in occasione della consegna del 'Premio Chiarelli' al presidente emerito Gustavo Zagrebelsky. Un'occasione colta dal


Iraqi PM announces weapons amnesty ahead of elections

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Monday he will roll out an arms-for-cash programme across the country to clean up the streets ahead of elections promised by January, and pledged an urgent aid package for the battle-scarred city of


Rwandan convicted of killing Belgian peacekeepers

A Belgian court found a former Rwandan  army major guilty on Wednesday of murdering 10 Belgian  peacekeepers in the early days of the African republic's 1994  genocide.


China unveils likely successors to top posts

China's ruling Communist Party unveiled a new leadership line-up on Monday, including two men positioned to eventually succeed President Hu Jintao and government head Premier Wen Jiabao.


Higher Technology for Drier Courts to Prevent a Rain-Soaked Repeat

After heavy rainfall forced numerous delays last year, the United States Tennis Association will rely on new machines to dry the courts faster.


Biomira, Merck KGaA share prices soar on promising lung cancer ...

NEW YORK, December 3  - Biomiraâs (BIOM.NAS) share price appreciated 94% in mid day trade on the NASDAQ today, after the Canadian biotech company, along with its German development partner, Merck KgaA (MRK), reported promising test


Justices Loosen Restrictions on Campaign Ads

The Supreme Courtâs 5-4 ruling today opened a significant loophole in the 2002 McCain-Feingold law and may affect the strategy of the 2008 campaigns.


Kazaa owners launch defence in file-swap copyright infringement ...

The owners of file-swapping giant Kazaa claimed Tuesday their software, which allows users to exchange copyrighted music and movies online, is no different from video recorders as they launched their defence in a landmark music


Renowned 17th century Dutch artist Rembrandt may have been cross-eyed, according to US researchers. They say this form of stereoblindness, which occurs when someone's eyes are not aligned when looking at an


com September 27, 2004, 5:00 AM PT. This fourth priority's main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday called for an immediate withdrawal of the nation's peacekeepers from Iraq. The vote was non-binding but reflected growing national dismay over the mission.


CLAMART, France (CBS) The body of long-time Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat began its journey home Thursday, as his people mourned his death at the age of 75.


It is half-past four in the afternoon, and inside the Youth Visions Fitness Center in Upper Marlboro, the air is heavy with perspiration. The music is loud, and little (and not so little) limbs are pushing, jumping, lifting and stretching in varying degrees of time to the beat.


Pits still ahead for post-Arafat Mideast peace process

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's passing away last week lowered the curtain for his half-century efforts of Palestinian liberation, but the Middle East peace process continued and arrived at a new crossroad.


President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia lent support to a bid to play host to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, saying his country wanted a chance to show it could stage a successful Winter Games.Putin said yesterday in Guatemala City that Russia, a leading Olympic medal-winning nation that has never played host to the Winter Olympics, had long supported the Games movement.The International Olympic Committee will decide the winning bid today in the Guatemalan capital, with Salzburg, Austria, and Pyeongchang, South Korea, also in the running.


Get the real scoop on your medical bills before you leave your doctor's office.


A Kenyan policeman filmed shooting at two protesters taunting him is to be charged with their murder.


Pakistan's Khan Gave Iran Bomb-Grade Uranium -Exiles

Iran obtained weapons-grade uranium and  a design for a nuclear bomb from a Pakistani scientist who has  admitted to selling nuclear secrets abroad, an exiled Iranian  opposition group said on Wednesday.


Daimler axes 13,000 Chrysler jobs in major overhaul

DETROIT/FRANKFURT  - DaimlerChrysler announced 13,000 job cuts at Chrysler on Wednesday and may part ways with its loss-making North-American arm, which would unwind a 1998 mega merger creating the world's fifth-biggest car maker.


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Explosives found in crashed Russian plane

Russia's security services say they have found traces of explosives among the wreckage of one of two Russian planes which crashed within moments of each other, calling it a terrorist attack.


NASD accuses Block unit of fraud in Enron case

Securities regulators have accused H&R Block Financial Advisors of fraud in selling customers nationwide some $16 million of Enron bonds in late 2001 and touting them as a safe investment when the energy-trading giant had begun to collapse.


PARIS - The French, on the right and on the left, have embraced the news that President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Cecilia, have divorced with a surprising amount of equanimity and a collective shrug.


The activity in the search-engine realm shows no signs of abating. Each week seems to bring a new development that has the major players sparring anew for bragging rights.


Cheney Campaigns in Fla. With Ex-NY Mayor

Campaigning in the area that was ground zero for the Florida recount, Vice President Dick Cheney teamed up Tuesday with former New York Mayor Ed Koch.


The agreement was reached in Brussels on Wednesday after days of negotiations on the size and scope of the mission. In particular, France had refused to agree to the expanded NATO role in Iraq


NEW YORK  - As if CBS hadn't been rattled enough by legal flaps from shock jocks Howard Stern and Don Imus, a languishing newscast with Katie Couric as well as the controversial reality show "Kid Nation," the network has been slapped with a $70 million lawsuit by former anchor Dan Rather.


Yahoo China sued by music site for copyright violation

Entertainment Base, which claims to be China's largest Web site for original music, sued Yahoo China in the Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court over the copyright of 13 songs, and seeking $314,703 in damages.


APEC leaders to sign climate change pact

Asia-Pacific leaders were set to sign a declaration on climate change on Saturday that aims to eventually reverse the growth of greenhouse gas emissions, but sets no binding targets for that goal.


Oil Jumps Over $54 on Winter Fuel Worries

Oil prices surged to record highs above  $54 on Tuesday as a fire at Nigerian export pipeline became the  latest threat to consumers' efforts to build winter heating  fuel inventories.


Greek Olympic 200 metres champion Costas Kenteris and his fellow Greek Olympic silver medallist Katerina Thanou say they are withdrawing from the Athens Games.


Q&A: Worthington Industries CIO Jonathan Dove on ERP upgrade

Worthington Industries CIO Jonathan Dove tells Computerworld that he sees the role of the CIO changing.


SPEEDING towards Bass Strait in record time, supermaxis Skandia and Konica Minolta were duelling for line honours last night as the Sydney-Hobart fleet braced itself for a southerly buster in the small hours.


Women will likely have to wait several more years for a sexual-dysfunction treatment following a Food and Drug Administration advisory board vote Thursday that the agency should not approve a sex-hormone patch.


United Nations: UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, under attack from a US right-wing republican, who demanded that he step down in connection with allegations of corruption in the now defunct 'oil-for-food' programme, has got a backing from several member


The company struck a deal to acquire BlueLithium, the fifth-largest online advertising network, for $300 million.


Boston celebrates after World Series win

Hundreds of Red Sox fans poured through the streets of Boston early on Monday to celebrate their team's second World Series victory in four years, some hurling rocks at police in riot gear and lighting fires.


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The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson is to remake classic World War II film The Dam Busters.


Esame commissione Bilancio termina sabato 9 dicembre


Richiesta del ministro israeliano Livni al francese Blazy


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Russian Troops Storm School as Hostages Break Out

Russian troops stormed a school in the country's south, after hostages started fleeing the building where armed terrorists had been holding as many as 1,500 people captive for two days in Beslan, North Ossetia.


Private Guards Fire on Taxi; Three Iraqis Hurt, Police Say

BAGHDAD, Oct. 18 -- Two men and a woman were wounded Thursday in a quiet Kurdish village in northern Iraq when guards from a British security company raked a crowded taxi with automatic weapons fire, local police said. It was the third shooting of Iraqi civilians by a private security firm in less...


Judge OKs Pacers Star's Return for Rematch

Indiana Pacers fans hold signs about suspended players Ron Artest and Jermaine O'Neal as the Pacers played the Philadelphia 76ers in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004.


EU president wants to avoid UK-Russia row damage

The European Union regrets Russia's refusal to extradite a murder suspect to Britain but wants to prevent the standoff further damaging already strained EU-Russia relations, an EU presidency official said on Friday.


Vote counting to be concluded by Tuesday in Afghanistan

The overall counting process of the first presidential elections in Afghanistan should be wrapped up by the end of the day, spokesman for the Afghan-UN Joint Electoral Management Body said Tuesday morning.


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Missing sample could save showjumper's Olympic gold

Cian O'Connor, the Irish showjumper whose Olympics-winning horse tested positive for a banned substance, could now hold on to his gold medal following the sensational news that a portion of the horse's sample has been stolen.


Europe captain Ian Woosnam keeps his options open as his team have their final Ryder Cup practice.


Bush recasting the war as not just about Iraq

His recent speeches cite Iran and Al Qaeda as reasons the US must not pull out.


Afghan journalists seek release of colleague

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan  - Dozens of Afghan journalists and activists on Saturday sought the release of a journalist detained by security officials for allegedly making blasphemous comments.


ATHENS, Greece -- The Greeks arrived with their flags of deep blue and white, their strongest voices and their highest hopes Tuesday night at the Helliniko Indoor Arena.


Tokyo's Nikkei average opened down 0.58 percent on Tuesday with technology issues such as Advantest Corp. leading the way, hit by a drop in their US rivals and unexpectedly weak production data at home.


Police break up rally protesting Belarus referendum

Police in Minsk broke up a 1,000-strong crowd demonstrating against a referendum that approved allowing Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko to stay in power for another term, a Reuters witness said.


Iraq cancels the licence of US private security firm Blackwater after eight civilians die in a shootout.


Subjects fall asleep and stay asleep with the company's insomnia drug, clinical trials show.


After steroids admissions, what comes next?

Steroids and baseball continue to dominate the headlines after the San Francisco Chronicle's revelations that two of the sport's biggest stars, Jason Giambi of the New York Yankees


Archaeologists describe an ancient civilisation that was flourishing in Peru over 5,000 years ago.


The new "Harry Potter" movie drew lukewarm reviews on Tuesday, but millions of "muggles" are expected to ignore the critics and turn out in droves for the widest release ever for Warner Bros. studio.


Open-Federer hits form, but it's misery for Sharapova

Roger Federer cranked up his US Open challenge with a majestic victory over Fabrice Santoro on Saturday to move into the last 16, while there were shock third-round exits for Carlos Moya and Maria Sharapova.


Hollywood stars return to spotlight at SAG awards

Hollywood's red carpet will finally roll out for Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards in what could end up being the only big party in an awards season stripped of stars and marred by a bitter industry strike.


Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics have acquired infielder Keith Ginter from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitcher Justin Lehr and outfielder Nelson Cruz.


The second-largest cellphone operator in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States said the $4.3 billion deal will create the regionâs first integrated fixed-to-mobile provider.


The last event on the final day of Olympic competition ended in more embarrassment for the Greek organisers yesterday when the leader of the men's marathon was bundled off the course by a protester.


Ministro, "senso insicurezza non risolve problemi del Paese"


Michael Owen and David Beckham help Real Madrid to a 6-1 win over Albacete.


The California Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a class-action lawsuit by as many as 1, 400 Sav-on Drug Stores managers and assistant managers who claim they


Minn. Uses AstroTurf for Quieter Highways

Minnesota highway officials have found the key to creating a skid-resistant — and quiet — concrete highway: AstroTurf.


Thieves Swipe Diamonds Worth $14M in Paris

Thieves stole two diamonds worth more than $14.2 million from a display case at a Paris antique show near the Louvre on Monday, police said.


Just when I thought it might be winding down, the mutual fund scandal is back to rear its ugly head. Yesterday, Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN), parent of the Franklin Templeton


Japan tries to calm Russia's security fears

Japan tried to reassure Russia about its  missile defense ties with the United States on Tuesday, after  Moscow expressed opposition to Tokyo's involvement in the  system earlier this month.


People who take vitamin D tablets   are half as likely to get deadly pancreatic cancer as people   who do not, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.


Madrid, 12:01 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: AFFARE FATTO PER ALEXIS

Real Madrid e Getafe avrebbero raggiunto un accordo per l'approdo alle merengue, nella prossima stag...


âPiratesâ Haul So Far Estimated at $401 Million

âPirates of the Caribbean: At Worldâs Endâ set new industry benchmarks with its aggressive global release on Memorial Day weekend.


Organisers of the European ATP Masters Series events are holding a meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss the current wave of withdrawals by leading players.


Sterling remained weak, the only currency to fall against the dollar, with the euro settling above 0.70.


TV Land Explores Entertainment's Longstanding Mysteries With the Debut of TV Land Myths and Legends

NEW YORK, Dec. 18  /PRNewswire/ -- TV Land takes a look at the most compelling and intriguing mysteries in Hollywood with the premiere of TV Land Myths and Legends on Wednesday, January 10 at 10 p.m. (all times ET/PT).


Ever wonder how one auto sells over another? Sneak a peek at the industry's biggest winners and losers.


Internet search giant Google promises "faster, more relevant results" with its new mobile service.


Pilot stabbed in attack on New Zealand plane

A woman passenger on a New Zealand commuter plane stabbed a pilot and threatened to blow up the 19-seat aircraft, New Zealand Press Association reported on Friday.


Russia Approves Kyoto Protocol, Will Ask Parliament to Ratify

The Russian government will ask parliament to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, bringing the treaty into force if lawmakers agree, something that ``could happen within the next couple of months


Sony taps Ensequence to deal with BD-J complexity

After many developers had already spurned Blu-ray Java (BD-J) in favor of HDi, the XML-based interactivity layer for HD DVD, the outcome of the format war is now forcing reluctant developers to accept the winner's methodology.


Keeping Tabs on Invoices to Avoid Billing Errors

Sundeep Sanghavi's job at Cable & Wireless USA Inc. had been to look for mistakes in the bills the company received from other telecommunications carriers.


The New York Mets' latest victory might have come at a heavy price. Tom Glavine became baseball's first 11-game winner, David Wright hit a three-run homer and New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 Friday night to set a club record with its ninth straight victory on the road.


Oil price falls back from high in wake of referendum

OIL prices were easing back from their recent record highs yesterday as the cost of a barrel dipped below the $46 mark.


Arts & entertainment: They've lavished money and machinery turning Tolkien's epic story into a musical. Was it worth it?


Chavez predicts energy deals with China to boost trade to $3b

CARACAS -- President Hugo Chavez said oil and gas deals he recently signed with the Chinese, part of a strategy to reduce his country's reliance on US export markets, will boost trade with the Asian country to nearly $3 billion next year.


Topol: Doctor Prescribes Post-Vioxx FDA Rx

Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Eric Topol was one of the first to point out the potential heart risk of Merck's (nyse: MRK - news - people ) withdrawn Vioxx and Pfizer's (nyse: PFE - news - people ) Celebrex.


Bush to form panel to review wounded soldiers' care

Scrambling to answer an outcry over shoddy health care for U.S. soldiers wounded in Iraq, the White House announced on Friday that President George W. Bush will appoint a bipartisan commission to review health care for military veterans.


Counties May Face Ozone Compliance Fight: Federal EPA Wants Tighter Standards

By Tom Henry, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio  Jun. 22--Promoting economic development through better smog controls is likely to get a lot harder for Toledo and other metropolitan areas.   The U.S.


Online auction king eBay (Quote, Chart) reported a better than 50 percent rise in quarterly revenue from last year and profits that jumped by about 77 percent compared to last year, thanks in part to its PayPal unit and growth overseas.


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Canada has best day in 21-year history of Breeders' Cup ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (CP) - Wins by Ghostzapper, Wilko and Speightstown resulted in the most glorious day by Canadian-owned horses in the 21-year history of Breeders' Cup thoroughbred racing Saturday.


She has reported from the front lines of conflicts around the world, interviewed world leaders, and investigated the important issues of our time. And on Tuesday, CNN's Christiane Amanpour receives an honor from Britain's Queen Elizabeth in recognition of her work.


Quantum Teleporting, Yes; the Rest Is Movie Magic

A screening of the movie âJumperâ at M.I.T. brought Hollywood and scientists together to discuss quantum physics and teleportation.


A Thai court rejected legal challenges against a party allied with ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Friday, paving the way for the installment of the first elected government since a 2006 military coup.


Today's beetles evolved during the Jurassic Period and have persisted ever since, say scientists.


Yahoo will reorganize into three new units, as part of a shake-up that will see Chief Operating Officer Dan Rosensweig leave the company, Yahoo said Tuesday.


NEW YORK - With four of its executives pleading guilty to price-fixing charges today, Infineon will have a hard time arguing that it didn't fix prices in its ongoing litigation with Rambus.


Books: The Brain: Malleable, Capable, Vulnerable

Norman Doidgeâs fascinating synopsis of the current revolution in neuroscience straddles the gap between science and self-help.


"We will work to secure all basic needs for our people in Gaza"  The emergency government that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas installed after Islamic militants seized control of Gaza reaped its first windfall on Monday, with the European Union promising to restore hundreds of millions of dollars in crucial aid.The EU traditionally has been the Palestinian Authority's largest donor, and the reinstatement of aid, cut off after the Islamic Hamas movement took power 15 months ago, could signal the beginning of the end to a crippling international boycott. Read more


U.S. travelers face tighter July 4 security

Travelers setting off for the Fourth of July holiday can expect tighter security at U.S. airports in response to an attack Saturday on the Glasgow airport in Scotland.


Don't tell the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos that their Christmas Eve game didn't mean anything.


Your kids, for their homework. And they may not be aware of the perils of the communal encyclopedia


The crowd began to applaud what had been a decent effort with two minutes to play, and the Knicks took an ill-timed bow. Bad things began to happen in threes, and suddenly the Toronto Raptors were poised to ruin everything.


Si dovrebbe stabilizzare il mercato per spingere a ridurre


Personal items belonging to actress Katharine Hepburn are donated to the organisers of the Oscar awards.


A man who fatally shot a teenage neighbor because he walked on the man's carefully tended lawn was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.


Although a jury convicted Jose Padilla of supporting terrorism earlier this week, rapper-actor Mos Def thinks that Padilla may not have gotten the due process the criminal justice system promises.


In a previous article, we touched on the requirements for proper XHTML coding, especially in relation to HTML 4.01. Today, we look at what some of those requirements are in relation to the head portion of the Web page. By Lee Underwood. 0730


Eircom to invest â¬60m upgrading network

Good news for broadband customers Eircom has confirmed it is to invest â¬60m over the next three years on upgrading its central telecommunications network.â¦


Two years from now, during either a Kerry or Bush presidency, Iran will probably be much more of a security issue for the United States than Iraq.


Troop Influx Complete, U.S. Forces Press Al Qaeda in Iraq

The top U.S. commander in Iraq outlined a major new offensive against Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia insurgents on the outskirts of Baghdad.


Man,80,killed by truck after round-Japan bike tour

An 80-year-old man on the verge of completing a round-Japan cycling tour was struck and killed by a truck on Monday only a few hours ride from his home, police said.


Body in Scottish church is missing Polish student: police

A body found in a church in Scotland is that of a missing Polish student, British police said as they announced the arrest of a man they wanted to question.


Judge rejects injunction against `Borat'

A judge rejected a request by two fraternity brothers to block the DVD release of the hit spoof movie "Borat."


Analysis: Once portrayed as a shoo-in for the Democratic nomination, the former First Lady faces an uphill battle in Iowa, and beyond


U.S. armored vehicles stand idle on the edge of western Baqouba's apartment blocks. The soldiers who normally ride in them have left on foot patrols — a simple, but apparently effective, tactic being used against insurgents planting increasingly large and devastating bombs deep underground.


Experts Explain Seeming Paradox of Pill Study

The new finding that birth control pills may actually help a woman's health is raising several questions, not to mention a few eyebrows.


Wall Street is taking a big bite of its Christmas-rally pie - sweetened by hopes of a new year flush with merger and acquisition activity.


Inside the Mind of the Man Who Tried to Milk Linux

Wired News talks with Darl McBride, head of SCO Group, who is widely reviled as the man who tried to shake down Linux. We learn why an unrepentant McBride believes his company was right to fight and what it's like to be hated by open-source geeks.


The Urban Forest Mapping Project, an open-source database that maps every public tree in San Francisco, goes online. Squirrels are worried, but the project's engineers hope their code spreads. By Rachel Swaby.


British FM rejects US reason for deporting Cat Stevens

British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw complained to his US counterpart Colin Powell about the deportation from the United States of former pop star Cat Stevens as a possible terrorist risk, a senior State Department official said.


'Dream Team' Out of Gold Race After Loss to Argentina

The U.S. men's basketball team was  beaten by Argentina Friday, denying it an Olympic gold medal  for the first time since 1992 when NBA players started  competing.


NASA issues revised 2008 shuttle launch schedule

A few dates for your diary NASA yesterday issued a revised set of dates for 2008 shuttle launches after a meeting to "evaluate options following the STS-122 [Atlantis] mission delay", the agency reports.â¦


Irvine Company Chairman Donald Bren Catches 'Eater Fever

Irvine Company:  EVENT:        Bold innovations in information and computer sciences will be on display when UC Irvine opens the doors to Donald Bren Hall for a ribbon cutting and dedication.


Warming Revives Flora and Fauna in Greenland

As the climate warms, Greenlandic farmers are experimenting with vegetables that have previously never been grown in the country.


Collezione in stile russo rivisitato in chiave contemporanea


Iraqi police say at least 10 people are killed in a suicide attack on national guard recruits in Kirkuk.


Japanese Recovery on Track but Moving Slowly

Japan's unemployment rate fell to a six-year low in November and industrial production picked up, offering evidence that the nation's recovery is continuing.


Finance meetings focusing on China, poor nation debt and Iraq

The world's major economic powers were far apart Saturday on agreeing how to provide debt relief for Iraq and the poorest nations, as finance officials began broader discussions about the global economy.


Corporate responsibility is a focus for the candidate.


Tsunami-Battered City Reopens for Business

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - Butchers, shop keepers  and restaurant owners in this devastated city opened for  business on Thursday, while a traditional marketplace bustled,  as tsunami survivors defiantly began to rebuild their lives.


Dato su base annua, nei primi 5 mesi 2007 -1,6%


Close race at start of Australia's election campaign

The federal election race in Australia has been close during the first week of campaign, but polls indicated Prime Minister John Howard's ruling coalition has done slightly better.


Monaco, 19:36 - CALCIO, BAYERN: OLTRE A TONI PROBABILE FORFAIT ANCHE RIBERY

Oltre a Luca Toni, il Bayern Monaco potrebbe dover fare a meno anche di Franck Ribery per la sfida d...


Modelli brevettati un anno fa da un'azienda modenese


Celebrating Feast, Iraq's Yezidis Fear for Future

SHEIKH ADI, Iraq  - Worshippers sacrifice fowl and  offer dawn prayers to the angel Malak Taus as hundreds of  members Iraq's obscure Yezidi sect gather at their Lalish  temple to celebrate the summer feast.


SunTrust Banks Inc. STI.N on Monday  said it expects to restate first-half profit higher to fix how  it accounted for loan losses, and the No. 7 U.S. bank put two  senior finance executives on paid leave.


Crotone, neonata venduta per 10mila euro: 4 fermi

Tratta di persone e riduzione in schiavitu'. Queste le accuse a carico di quattro persone sottoposte a fermo dalla Questura di Crotone. Si tratta di una donna di Crotone e tre cittadini di nazionalita' bulgara.


Green Bay had the names etched in football lore: Bart Starr, Paul Hornung, Max McGee, Vince Lombardi.


Dutch Trafigura settles toxic waste case

A Dutch-based oil trading company paid $197 million to secure the release of three executives from an Ivory Coast prison and settle claims that it dumped toxic waste that killed at least 10 people in the West African nation.


Michigan votes in crunch White House primary

The rust-belt state of Michigan voted Tuesday in a presidential primary that represents a moment of truth for faltering Republican Mitt Romney.


Merck Obtains Rights to Drug That Tells the Body It's Full

erck & Company has obtained rights to license an experimental drug to treat obesity that has generated scientific interest because it is based on a hormone used by the body to signal that it has eaten enough.


Mitsubishi, Itochu to be stakeholders in Isuzu

Mitsubishi Corp. and Itochu Corp. will buy stakes in truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd., the two trading companies said Thursday. Mitsubishi Corp.


Software Connects iPhone to Corporate E-Mail Servers

Synchronica's Mobile Gateway 3.0 lets Apple iPhone users connect to corporate e-mail accounts, contacts, and calendar.


Vick Pleads Guilty to Charges in Dog-Fighting Case

Michael Vick formally admitted to funding a dog fighting operation and the gambling associated with it.


Japan Players to Go on First-Ever Strike

Japanese baseball players decided to go  on strike for the first time in the 70 year history of the  local game after last minute talks with the representatives of  the ballclubs on Friday ended without an agreement.


Heavy television viewing makes young kids fat: study

The more three-year-olds watch television, the more sugary drinks they consume, and the extra calories turn into extra weight, a US study published Wednesday showed.


There is a fortune to be made from selling naming rights to New Yorkâs five Mafia families.


Promise of improved comms in Asia Pacific The Thuraya-3 mobile voice and data services satellite has been successfully entered geosynchronous transfer orbit after having launched from the Oydessy Pacific Ocean rocket platform.â¦


Pakistani PM due in India for talks on shaky peace

Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz begins talks with Indian leaders on Tuesday to keep alive a year-old peace process between the nuclear-armed neighbours that is stumbling over the dispute on Kashmir.


Red Wings win to close in on best record

Johan Franzen scored on Detroit's fourth shot of a shootout, then Chris Osgood made a save to lift the Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.


BlackBerry maker and Motorola duel in lawsuits

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion  and rival Motorola  have sued each other over what they say are patent infringements for technology used in their mobile phones.


Fast-Growing Countries  To Gain More Clout at IMF

The International Monetary Fund took a first step yesterday toward retooling itself to reflect major changes in the global economy, agreeing to increase the power that several fast-growing countries have over its policies and promising to boost their clout more in the next two years.


State Health Officials Fault Lack of Federal Action on Waterproofing Sprays

State officials complain that the federal government has failed to properly investigate a long-running series of lung injuries tied to widely available waterproofing sprays.


Chocolate King Puts Mark on Ukraine Vote

When opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko needed to spread the word on the Orange Revolution, he couldn't depend on Ukraine's censored, state-run media. Instead, he turned to the Chocolate King.


The creators of Life on Mars are to make a six-part archaeological drama serial for the BBC.


Pitcher Scott Kazmir logged his first major league victory as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays clobbered the Seattle Mariners 9-0. The 20-year-old allowed only four hits over five shutout innings for the Devil Rays.


Egypt begins closing Gaza border, fueling tensions

RAFAH, Gaza Strip  - Egypt began closing its breached border with the Gaza Strip on Friday, using barbed wire and water cannons to keep Palestinians from leaving the Hamas-controlled territory in defiance of an Israeli blockade.


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Pregnant Britney poster allowed in Tokyo subway

Tokyo's subway allowed a publisher to  display posters of a nude and heavily pregnant Britney Spears  on Monday, overturning a decision to cover up part of the image  for being "too stimulating" for young people.


A Pontida il leader della Lega si rivolge a Napolitano


VATICANO - Il Messaggio di Papa Benedetto XVI per la XXIII Giornata Mondiale della GioventÃ¹: ÂSiate santi, siate missionari, poichÃ© non si puÃ² mai separare la santitÃ  dalla missioneÂ Siate pronti a porre in gioco la vostra vita per illuminare il mondo con la veritÃ  di Cristo; per proclamare la speranza di Cristo risorto in ogni angolo della terraÂ Lorenzago (Agenzia Fides) - In preparazione alla XXIII Giornata Mondiale della GioventÃ¹, che si celebrerÃ  a Sydney (Australia) dal 15 al 20 luglio 2008 sul tema: ÂAvrete forza dallo Spirito Santo che scenderÃ  su di voi e mi sarete testimoniÂ (At 1,8)...


A computer program called Alice has won a prestigious prize for human-like talk for the third time.


The government aims for more spending, but in the past many saved their checks.


UK house prices fall for the second time in three months, according to Nationwide building society.


U.S. says al Qaeda will "lash out" in Iraq

The U.S. military expects al Qaeda in Iraq to strike back with "spectacular attacks" after major U.S.-led offensives that have disrupted its activities, a military spokesman said on Wednesday.


General denies urging use of dogs in Iraq

Military dog handlers at Abu Ghraib were supposed to help interrogators but not during actual interrogations, the two-star general who reviewed operations at the prison in Iraq testified.


Kidman and Urban watch fireworks back home

Newlyweds Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban watched a holiday fireworks display from the rooftop of a popular pool hall, and a lot of gawkers watched them.


Fitful storm Barbara downgraded off Mexico

Tropical depression Barbara, which had threatened to become the first Pacific hurricane this year, weakened off Mexico on Thursday and was downgraded from a tropical storm, forecasters said.


If rumors about a shake-up prove to be true, greater growth awaits the industry.


A strike at the world's largest privately-owned copper mine may be near an end after an outline deal is reached.


Sophisticated IP Networking Boosts Access Control Technologies - Global Advances in Imaging Technologies for Access Control - Video

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49587)  announces the addition of Frost & Sullivan's  Global Advances in Imaging Technologies for Access Contro - Video to  their offering.


Police start taking fingerprints using mobile electronic devices to identify suspects while out on patrol.


Safin Overpowers Agassi to Reach Madrid Final

Marat Safin defeated Andre Agassi 6-3,  7-6 on Saturday to book a place in the Madrid Masters final  against Argentina's David Nalbandian.


Team's talent clear to see, says confident Pierce

FOXBOROUGH -- Defender Rusty Pierce has performed as a starter in most of the Revolution's crucial matches since joining the team four years ago. So, Pierce reacted calmly to the team's dramatic rally to qualify for the MLS playoffs with a 2-1 win over Chicago last night.


Rutto Wins 2nd Straight Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO - Evans Rutto of Kenya won his second straight Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 16 seconds, and making him 3-for-3 at the 26.2-mile distance.    Daniel Njenga of Kenya was second in 2:07:44 and Toshinari Takaoka of Japan was third in 2:07:50...


Thousands queue to see colonial graves under Sydney's city hall

Thousands of Australians turned out Tuesday for a macabre viewing of the remains of a colonial graveyard for convicts, soldiers and free settlers beneath Sydney's city hall.


Don't talk to me about crumbs in the keyboard!

In the early 1970s, this pilot fish is a computer operator at a state health department that's just beginning to implement a new federal program -- and it's a major fiasco.


Two men are arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of City financier in his own home.


Paradorn Ends Coria's Rotterdam Experiment

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands  - Paradorn Srichaphan  brought Guillermo Coria's trial on the indoor circuit to a halt  on Wednesday with a 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 second-round victory at the  World Indoor Tournament.


Defending champion Germany reached the final of the Women's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Norway on Wednesday.


EPA CHIEF TAPPED TO LEAD HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

"He's managed the EPA with skill and with a focus on results," President Bush said of Michael Leavitt. "He's an ideal choice to lead one of the largest departments of the United States government.


Advisers Urge Kerry to Flex Power in Senate and Party

Unlike Al Gore, John Kerry is under no pressure to disappear from view for the sake of national unity, advisers say.


Rebuffing Congress, President Bush on Tuesday said he would not give in to ever-mounting calls to start drawing U.S. troops home from Iraq


'Sex slaves' win cash in landmark legal deal

Four migrant women who suffered sustained abuse given Â£140,000 compensation


Few Glitches Reported in Early Fla. Voting

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Voters began casting ballots Monday in Florida, encountering long lines at the polls and a few ballot box glitches four years after the 2000 presidential election fiasco...


Law reform to help Russia's WTO bid The US and Russia will set up a copyright hotline so that information about copyright infringement can be swapped between the two nations. The US says that it will train Russia in how to battle copyright theft.â¦


Roma, 15:24 - CALCIO, IL 29 SETTEMBRE UDIENZA MOGGI AL CONSIGLIO DI STATO

Si terrà il 29 settembre l'udienza di Luciano Moggi davanti al Consiglio di Stato. I legali d...


Jenson Button's exit strategy from BAR advanced apace yesterday with the formal lodging of a contract by Williams with Formula One's in-house arbitration service, the Contracts Recognition Board.


London - A bank heist in the Northern Irish capital of Belfast, in which two senior members of staff and their families were held hostage, may have netted the robbers more than Â£20m, according to reports on Tuesday.


Jacob Santos' Blog: Zend Framework: Hackish Include Path Solution

Jacob Santos was having a problem with the Zend Framework. It couldn't find its own files. So, he's come up with a hack that helps mod_php users to avoid the problem.    I've had problem with Zend Framework not being able to find its files, which is usually not good. The "workaround" of adding the realpath works, but would be overwritten when updating. Besides, going through the files just to add realpath locations is a hassle.   The php_value only works with mod_php, so good luck if you are running PHP using CGI/FastCGI. Actually, you'll have no luck, because it won't work using CGI.    Essentially, it uses the ihi_set function to define the correct include path. Check out the comments of the post for some other suggestions.


England captain Michael Vaughan says the Zimbabwe tour could still in doubt if the team are forced to meet Robert Mugabe.


British detectives visit morgue in Bhutto probe: officials

British detectives investigating the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto examined Monday the partial remains of people killed in the suicide blast, officials said.


McCartney says music helps him as divorce proceeds

Paul McCartney said on Monday that   writing new music had sustained him through the last few   months, a period when his divorce from second wife Heather   Mills has become increasingly acrimonious.


Roma, 10:09 - F1, MONTEZEMOLO: FORZA FERRARI E' STATA NON MOLLARE MAI

Non ci credeva, perÃ² ci sperava. Il mondiale piloti vinto da Raikkonen in Brasile è stato una...


Johnny Ramone, guitarist in seminal band The Ramones, dies of cancer at the age of 55.


Infants in car seats may not get enough oxygen

NEW YORK  - Leaving young infants sleeping unattended in car seats, even when they're brought indoors, can have life-threatening consequences, according to a brief report in the British Medical Journal.


Singer Kelis was charged early Friday with trying to disrupt a police operation by rushing toward the officers while screaming racial profanities at them, according to a police report.


Belgian PM in Hospital After Car Accident -Agency

Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt was taken to hospital late on Tuesday after a car accident, Belga news agency reported.


It was still early when Hines Ward took a handoff from Ben Roethlisberger on a first-and-10 from the Eagles' 16-yard line. As the Pittsburgh wide receiver took off toward the left sideline


Two San Francisco Chronicle reporters will avoid jail time under a plea agreement by a criminal defense lawyer who admitted leaking them secret grand jury documents from the BALCO steroids investigation.


Symantec adds server-based crypto backup

NetBackup Media Server Encryption Option works on the media server and lets companies keep their backed-up data safe.


Four suspect cases, three others cleared as WHO issues warning

KUALA LUMPUR - Three children and their mother from a village hit by the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain have been admitted to hospital for medical checks after coming down with flu-like symptoms, but three others suspected of contracting the virus have been


Former Computer Associates International Inc. on chief executive Sanjay Kumar was charged on Wednesday with securities fraud and obstruction of justice stemming from a


Bush: bin Laden ordered non-Iraq attacks

Seeking to rally support for the war, President Bush is pointing to U.S. intelligence asserting that Osama bin Laden ordered a top lieutenant in early 2005 to form a terrorist unit to hit targets outside Iraq, and that the United States should be first in his sights.


The body of a woman is found in suspicious circumstances in the grounds of a prison in Kent.


Russia, France Sign Afghan Military Transit Agreement

Russia and France signed an agreement on military transits to Afghanistan via Russia.


La vittima e' un uomo di 60 anni nel Catanese


Putin says United States trying to isolate, destabilize Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced suspicion Thursday the United States might be behind efforts to isolate Russia and destabilize it.


Mary Pierce beats Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova in the US Open third round.


U.S. Jews and Muslims seek paths to harmony

Muslims and Jews, a tiny slice of the U.S. population, are looking for new ways to get along that could set a worldwide example for two ancient but often alienated faiths, religious leaders and experts say.


The C-SPAN cable network wants to use its own cameras in the U.S. House of Representatives instead of receiving the usual official live feed.


L'Empoli bloccato in casa Il Toro torna al terzo posto

ROMA - L'Empoli non approfitta del mezzo passo falso del Genoa nell'anticipo a Cesena: si fa bloccare sullo 0-0 in casa dal Catania e resta a due lunghezze dai liguri, sempre soli in vetta alla classifica.


Federer Wins to Join Henman in US Open Semifinals

Top-seeded Roger Federer of Switzerland beat two-time champion Andre Agassi in five sets to reach the US Open semifinals for the first time, where he will play Britain's Tim Henman.


HP has ended its development of the Itanium chip and handed the work back to Intel. The chip giant has taken over HP's 300-strong Itanium development team, based in Colorado, in a move that brings to an end


Jimmy Green helped Colorado State win back the coveted Bronze Boot, running for 124 yards and a touchdown Friday night in a 30-7 victory over archrival Wyoming.


Obesity Among Low-Income Kids on the Rise

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDayNews) -- Rates of overweight among young children in low-income U.S. families increased between 1989 and 2000, says a study in the December issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.


Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara, riding for the CSC team, won the opening prologue of the 2007 Tour de France, a 7.9km individual time trial, here on Saturday.


N.C. State knocks Duke out in ACC opener

Duke's reign as kingpins of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament is over. Freshman Brandon Costner scored a career-high 30 points and Engin Atsur scored all 21 of his points after halftime, helping 10th-seeded North Carolina State defeat the defending tourney champions 85-80 in overtime Thursday night.


IBM and Microsoft launch battling unified comms packs

One ring to rule 'em all IBM and Microsoft are both launching unified communications bundles - software which will allow management of email, VoIP calls, instant messaging, and video conferencing.â¦


Paris, Madrid seek progress on EU budget

France and Spain, holding annual summit talks in this northern city on Tuesday, have pledged to reach agreement on the delicate issue of the 2007-2013 EU budget, a French delegation source said.


The Metropolitan National Horse Show was a reminder of how much of what one thinks of as fashion started in the equestrian world.


JBL Launches New On Stage iPhone and iPod Speakers

iPod accessory-maker JBL has launched several new speaker systems, adding support for Apple's new iPod touch and iPhone.


DIYARBAKIR, Turkey  - At least four people were killed and 52 injured on Thursday when a bomb destroyed a military vehicle in a southeastern Turkish city, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said.


With mergers and acquisitions surging again, which deals will be the ones to work out?


Study: Aleve may increase risk of stroke, heart attack

Reports surfaced Tuesday that Naproxen, commonly known as Aleve, could increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 50 percent.


Facebook Links Up With Vodafone on Mmobile Platform

Facebook launched a platform for operators designed to make its social networking application work better on portable devices.


Israel's Netanyahu calls for referendum on pullout plan

Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called for a "quick referendum" on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan.


Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas visited Saudi Arabia on Monday at time when many in the region are hopeful that Israelis and Arabs can make a new start on peace in the wake of Yasser Arafat's death.


Yes, there are worse teams in the NFL than the Redskins. And yesterday, Joe Gibbs' club had the good fortune to play one of them.


German business morale falls more than expected

German corporate morale deteriorated  more than expected in December as firms took a dimmer view of  current conditions, with retailers especially downbeat, a  closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday.


Aircraft to Fly More Closely at High Altitude

Airplanes will begin flying closer to one another at high altitude today to ease congestion and save the airline industry billions of dollars in fuel costs.


SAMARRA, Iraq, Dec. 21 -- Mortar rounds land outside Patrol Base Uvanni so often that soldiers inside barely lift their heads when another deafening thump disturbs the clear afternoon air.


The study involved light to moderate drinkers, so it was not clear whether the results had a bearing on alcohol abuse. But as lead researcher Valerie Duffy explained, "Some of the differences in oral sensation


Bush Seeks Security Chief As Kerik Exits

The White House renewed its search for a homeland security chief Saturday as the candidate President Bush thought ideal apologized for an immigration problem involving a family housekeeper that forced him to withdraw.


Several US rock stars go to court to stop a website selling their recordings, posters and other memorabilia.


Sun expands pay-as-you go supercomputing

roundup Plus: SGI works on Linux performance software...Good Technology supported by HP, Samsung...RealNetworks loss widens on litigation.


Merck to Offer Big Bonuses to Executives if It Is Taken Over

With its stock down sharply and its ability to thrive as an independent company uncertain, Merck has adopted a special plan that will give its top executives big bonuses if the company is taken over.


The memory card version of singer Robbie Williams' greatest hits album will cost about $54, roughly three times as much as the CD.


Nader Set Back in Pennsylvania, Missouri

Ralph Nader's bid to be listed as an independent candidate on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot was rejected Monday by a judicial panel, eliminating a political wild card that Democrats had feared would give President Bush an advantage in a major battleground state.


Videotape purports to show beheading of hostage

BAGHDADâA video posted yesterday on a website showed the beheading of a man identified as American civil engineer Eugene Armstrong.


Nonunion firms hit ironworkers with suit

Six New England steel-working firms have filed an antitrust lawsuit against one of Boston's most powerful and politically connected unions, alleging that the labor group has conspired to shut out nonunion companies from major construction projects in the region.


Google Profit Up 46%, Exceeding Estimates

The Internet search giant posted profit of $1.07 billion, fueled by strong performance in its search and advertising business.


Judge Bars Use of Central Park for Huge Rally

state judge ruled yesterday that organizers of the largest protest planned during the week of the Republican National Convention may not hold a rally in Central Park on Sunday, throwing into


Baghdad blasts kill 15 as Bush reviews policy

Bomb blasts killed 15 people in Baghdad on Wednesday and suicide bombers attacked an Iraqi army base as President Bush ended a three-day review of Iraq policy and said he would not be rushed into making changes.


Li indossa in alcune scende nella fiction 'I Cesaroni'


Australian civil libertarians call for a review of the case against the man convicted of killing a British backpacker.


US television suits can't get enough of Elton John. Fortunately, there's plenty of him to go around. ABC, for instance, is working with Elton to develop a sitcom about an aging rocker diva and the toadies who cater to him.


Glazer opens talks with Irish as United fans revolt

Malcolm Glazer, the US sports tycoon trying to buy Manchester United, has begun talks with the club's biggest shareholder and plans to tell investors that the club's performance


France Expels Schoolgirls Over Scarf Law

Two Muslim girls were expelled from high school Wednesday for refusing to remove their head scarves - the fourth such expulsion in two days - as officials began punishing those


Marcus Trescothick was named Wednesday in England's provisional 30-man squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 tournament in South Africa in September.


Berlusconi ora straccia il contratto con gli italiani

Il contratto con gli italiani non Ã¨ stato rispettato. Il premier ripete in modo ossessivo il contrario. Ma la realtÃ  non Ã¨ quella che lui cerca di accreditare. La riduzione delle tasse resta una dichiarazione


Ucraina. Times: Yushchenko e' stato avvelenato, volevano ucciderlo

Il capo dell'opposizione ucraina Viktor Yushchenko Ã¨ stato avvelenato durante la campagna per le elezioni presidenziali. I sospetti di molti, alimentati dallo stesso Yushchenko e dalla stampa internazionale


Fatah Old Guard Prepares to Run for President

GAZA CITY, 18 November 2004 - Convinced that former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas is unable to unite the Palestinians, several members of the so-called âold guardâ are preparing to announce their candidacy for the presidency in next Januaryâs


A mother whose son was found hanged after the death of his best friend says young people must be offered help.


Obama says he wants end to 'tit-for-tat'

Fresh off a spat with rival Hillary Clinton, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says he'd like to see an end to the "tit-for-tat" that dominates politics.


Milano, 15:27 - CICLISMO, MAZZANTI: PER LA SANREMO NON MI TIRO INDIETRO

"Alla Milano-Sanremo non ho chances allo sprint ma se la gara si animerà con scatti sulle pri...


The leader of Iraqâs most influential Shiite political party offered surprisingly conciliatory remarks about the former insurgents and other Sunnis who have banded together into militias now working with American forces.


13 police dead after major Maoist attack in eastern India

Maoist rebels in eastern India have shot dead 13 police and a civilian in the worst attack by the leftist insurgents in months, officials said Saturday.


The US Senate confirms Robert Gates as the next defence secretary, replacing Donald Rumsfeld.


Pesky fuel sensor woes continue Pesky fuel sensors have forced NASA to put back the launch of space shuttle Atlantis beyond the current target date of 10 January, Reuters reports.â¦


The Yankees yesterday continued to discuss possible ways to get out of the four years and $82 million remaining on the contract of first baseman Jason Giambi, but it could be weeks or even months before they come to a resolution.


Sadler's 1st, but others enjoy Pop Secret win

FONTANA, Calif. - Elliott Sadler collared the biggest prize, a tidy $279,398 winner's check for capturing the Pop Secret 500 on Sunday at California Speedway.


'Still Committed to Road Map', says Sharon

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has reaffirmed his commitment to a Middle East peace initiative, despite comments from one of his senior advisers who effectively dismissed the plan.


Even before Pedro Martinez uttered a word, he got a taste of how intense the interest in him will be in New York.


Stock futures pointed to a fall on Wall Street on Thursday as a plan by the world's major central banks to fight the credit crisis failed to provide support to global equities.


Officials Reconsider Flu Vaccine Restrictions

More than half of all elderly or chronically ill adults have not even tried to get flu shots, and health officials are now worried that doses of the vaccine could go to waste.


Apple and iPhone partner AT&T announced three new service plans today specifically for the iPhone. All have unlimited data and range from $60 to $100 a month.


Google Germany slammed for Neo-Nazi YouTube clips

Touchy subject The German public broadcaster has decided to "do a Panorama" by highlighting YouTube's hosting of Neo-Nazi clips and World War II propaganda films.â¦


The US manufacturing sector contracted last month, the Institute of Supply Management says.


Medical Society Advises on Teen Cosmetic Surgery

NEW YORK  - In the midst of the rise of the  reality makeover show, recent statistics have shown that U.S.  teenagers are increasingly turning to adult cosmetic procedures  such as Botox injections and liposuction.


CORAL GABLES Â· Miami coach Larry Coker admits it took him a while to come down from Friday night's 16-10 overtime victory against Florida State.


The government is to change a new doctors' recruitment system after an outcry from the profession.


Il piano intende consolidare il settore pesca e acquacultura


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Tom Brady got all the time he needed to pick apart the shaky Jets' secondary. Corey Dillon saw enough daylight to run his way to the top of the Patriots' all-time charts.


What Sun+MySQL says about open source business models

It's not so much that there aren't workable business models around Open Source. But life is so much easier when those models can include pieces that people have to pay for as well.


Nigeria military orders halt to delta patrols

The Nigerian military on Friday ordered a halt to patrols around the Niger Delta to underscore the government's commitment to a truce agreed with militants, a senior oil industry source said.


Per quanto riguarda la loro azione sul risanamento


Militants' Bomb Misfires, Hitting School Bus; Pupil Dies

One Iraqi eighth grader was killed and six others wounded on Saturday morning in Mosul when insurgents trying to detonate a roadside bomb in the path of a routine


Version 2.0 of Linux Standard Base specs now available

The latest Linux Standard Base specifications are now out, allowing open-source vendors and developers to maintain easy portability and compatibility among applications for Linux.


The director of cyber security for the Homeland Security Department, Amit Yoran, has resigned his post. The issue of whether cybersecurity was receiving sufficient attention at DHS created


Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including Mac OS X Leopard, the Motorola Rizr Z6tv, and a fast and tiny external hard drive.


Roma, 12:43 - CALCIO, PANCALLI: EUROPEI 2012 IN ITALIA? SONO FIDUCIOSO

Il commissario straordinario della Figc, Luca Pancalli, nonostante il clima di queste ultime settima...


Ieri prima a Sistina di Roma, omaggio al musical e al papa'


Late Wednesday night, Yahoo (Quote, Chart) unveiled plans to debut a beta version of Yahoo Desktop Search in the coming weeks. At the same time, Ask Jeeves (Quote, Chart) confirmed to internetnews.


The number of dead from the quake and tsunamis in and around South Asia has passed 76,700. This, after Indonesia's Health Ministry announced new figures.


Sen. Susan Collins is reiterating her concerns that thousands of Humvees in Iraq lack sufficient armor. In a letter to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Collins noted that the Senate Armed


When the University of New Hampshire published its 2004 media guide, redshirt freshman Ricky Santos wasn't even one of its featured quarterbacks.


Libby Plans to Testify at His CIA Leak Trial

Vice President Cheney's former chief of staff plans to take the stand at his upcoming trial to tell jurors he never lied to investigators in the CIA leak case, defense attorneys said yesterday.


Coppa Uefa: i precedenti aggiornati di Athletic Bilbao-Parma

2 partite e 2 sconfitte per il Parma a Bilbao contro lâAthletic. Le due squadre infatti si erano giÃ  affrontate al terzo turno della Coppa Uefa nel 1994/95. Allâandata gli spagnoli vinsero per 1-0, mentre


Study: Genetic tests could make donated tissue safer

BOSTON Research shows screening human tissue for viruses through genetic testing could make the relatively safe procedure of donating tissue even safer.


Difficolta' in Liguria, pericolo valanghe in Piemonte


Why the world can't cope with African crises

Every day editorial writers accuse the world or the United States of indifference to the suffering in Darfur. Television, after long averting its gaze, now rounds up desperate Darfurians to tell their stories.


Graphics and media processor company Nvidia has launched the Purevideo technology, bringing home-theater quality to PCs and notebooks.


Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki urged key players at a regional conference on Saturday to adopt a firm stand against terrorism in Iraq and stop playing out their differences in his country.


President Hu: We support battling terrorism

China supports the international community's fight against terrorism, and backs expanded co-operation in the Asia-Pacific region for control of infectious diseases.


WIN Tickets to Fantastic 4 World Premiere

WIN a family pass to the world premiere of the new Fantastic 4 movie - and share the red carpet with the stars!   That's the VIP prize offer from the Preview team today as we look forward to Fantastic 4: Rise Of The Silver Surfer.


Space scientists are sending a small package to Titan, one of the moons of Saturn. The package in question is a space probe called Huygens which is due to be separated from its mother ship, Cassini


Hiker's alleged killer named suspect in 3 deaths

The man charged with abducting and killing a 24-year-old Georgia woman who disappeared while on a New Year's Day hike has been named a suspect in three additional deaths, authorities said Friday.


Partial results from key polls in Iran suggest a setback for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad


In response to the Feb. 9 letter from Gabrielle E. Vantol, in which she asks "Can somebody please tell me how we can support our soldiers and their families?" Here is one option. I will warn you though, that this option can become an addictive habit.


Metallo prezioso si conferma bene rifugio


Iraq Militants Promise Long War as Bush Takes Vow

By Gideon Long BAGHDAD  - Iraqi militants said on Thursday theywould fight for "months and years" to free their country fromU.S.-led occupation as their nemesis President Bush wasinaugurated in Washington for a second term.


Yoko Ono's chauffeur has been arrested after trying to blackmail the artist for $2m and threatening to kill her.


HHS Supports Florida Flu Vaccine Price Gouging Lawsuit

USA - HHS Secretary Tommy G Thompson announced that the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Justice today filed a friend of the court brief in support of Florida's lawsuit against a company accused of increasing the price


Charlton Athletic beat Fulham 2-1 in another London derby to go seventh in the Premiership. The Addicksâ goals were scored by Jerome Thomas and Talal El Karkouri, and although Tomasz Radzinski netted late


Israel Begins Pulling Out of Northern Gaza

JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israel began moving tanks and ground forces away from this refugee camp Friday, scaling back its bloodiest offensive in northern Gaza in more than four years of fighting.    Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the pullback at the urging of Israeli military commanders, who argued the two-week offensive had played itself out, and after calls from the United States to wrap up the operation...


Mark Hughes returns to the Premiership today more than two years after he left it - but he is back as a manager with Blackburn. The scourge of many a top-flight defence during his


A memorabilia collector has refused to hand over O.J. Simpson's press credentials from the 1984 Olympics, ignoring a judge's order to satisfy a $33.5 million award in a lawsuit that found Simpson liable for the deaths of his ex-wife and her friend.


Roma, 12:26 - CALCIO, FIGC: BORRELLI RITIRA LE DIMISSIONI

Francesco Saverio Borrelli resta capo ufficio indagini della Figc. L'ex capo di Mani Pulite ha invia...


General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., responding to growing concerns about the safety and stability of sport utility vehicles, said Thursday


Microsoft beats Google to Facebook stake

Microsoft Corp beat out Google Inc on Wednesday in a battle to invest in socializing Web site Facebook, agreeing to pay $240 million for a 1.6 percent stake in the Web phenomenon.


WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - The US trade deficit narrowed in July as imports fell for the first time in almost a year, the Commerce Department reported Friday.


Vancouver Canucks player Todd Bertuzzi was barred Friday from playing in Europe by the International Ice Hockey Federation because of his violent conduct on the rink.


Nominet to hand out Â£5m to online charity cases

New trust to divvy up domain sales surplus Nominet, the not-for-profit in charge of the .uk domain registry, has approved a plan to distribute its multimillion-pound surplus among "education, research and development initiatives" to benefit the UK internet community.â¦


Bush Aides Laugh Off 'Wired Debate' Rumor

Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen. John Kerry. "It's not true. It's ridiculous," Bush campaign spokesman Scott Stanzel said.


Cable giant, which has been acquisition-friendly in the past, is allegedly in the process of purchasing television fan community BuddyTV, according to reports.


AdWatch: Bush Touts Job Creation in TV Ad

Details of a new television ad from President Bush that begins airing this week:


The President's Cold War rhetoric upset the Russians. But he's looking for a foreign policy achievement to offset Iraq


Australia leg spinner Shane Warne shows his broken thumb which forced him to withdraw from the team for the fourth Test against India at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.


'Heart of Dixie' Gone From License Plates

The state slogan "Heart of Dixie," a source of pride to some and embarrassment to others, is disappearing from more Alabama license plates every year.


The Russian parliament will launch an investigation today into the mystery buyer that won Sunday's auction for the main oil production unit of Yukos with a Â£4.8billion bid.


On Tuesday of this week the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) got off to a great start after Paul Otellini took the stage and officially kicked off the Fall 2004 forum.


Operazione strutturata con la cartolarizzazione con Abn Amro


Killer's relatives stunned by Amish rampage

The gunman who slaughtered Amish children in their tiny schoolhouse seemed fine the night before his rampage, a relative said Thursday. "We had no indication there was anything wrong," said Lloyd Welk. He spoke as mourners passed his home en route to nearby funeral services for four of the five girls killed by Charles Carl Roberts IV.


Arsenal, with most of its big names on show, were far too strong for Wolves but took a while to make the game safe.


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


Case may be first 3-person bird flu chain

A family of eight infected with bird flu in Indonesia likely passed the disease among themselves, but world health officials said Wednesday there is no reason to raise its pandemic alert level.


NEW YORK  - Dan Patrick, one half of the duo that helped bring "SportsCenter" to its snarky fame in the 1990s, will leave ESPN next month.


Goldcorp OKs shareholder vote on Wheaton deal in face of Glamis's ...

TORONTO (CP) - Goldcorp Inc. has decided to let its shareholders vote on a proposed merger with Vancouver's Wheaton River Minerals while a hostile takeover bid for Goldcorp from a US gold miner looms.


US forces enter Latifiya seeking hostage killers

US forces over the weekend entered the hard-line Islamist stronghold of Latifiya in search of the terrorist group that killed two American contractors and last week beheaded their colleague, British engineer Kenneth Bigley.


Official Tried to Capitalize On Contacts

Loudoun County Supervisor Bruce E. Tulloch has repeatedly tried to leverage contacts he has developed as a public official to promote his personal interests, according to interviews and records.


Joe Camp likely had good intentions when he decided to bring Benji, the lovable movie mutt he introduced in 1974, back from the dead. An obvious animal lover, the filmmaker says he wanted to create family-friendly entertainment and, at ...


Headed into the 2008 election season, Christian conservatives are weary. Their movement has lost iconic leaders and the Republican presidential field is uninspiring. But they may have found hope in a trailer on the campus of Bell Shoals Baptist Church.


The public have a lack of knowledge and understanding about reproduction and sex, a survey finds.


RIM notifies of "critical" BlackBerry outage

E-mail service of Research In Motion's   BlackBerry smartphones experienced a "critical  severity outage" on Monday, the company told clients in an  e-mail.


U.S. plans hike in immigration, citizenship fees

Immigrants applying to become citizens or permanent residents of the United States may have to pay higher application fees, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.


Relationship begun with mis-addressed telephone text message ends in murder

LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, France  - A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped and then murdered by jilted boyfriend 27 years her senior whom he originally met after accidentally sending a text message to his cellphone, a public prosecutor said Sunday.


The No. 2 official at the San Francisco Department of Public Works threatened workers under contract to clean city streets with loss of pay if they didn't campaign for Gavin Newsom for mayor, according to


Calif. power grid avoids disruption, problems linger

California's electric grid operator expected to have sufficient electricity on Tuesday afternoon as increasing generation and conservation efforts averted the potential for a blackout, the agency said.


The deployment of USAF F-22 jets to a base on Japan's Okinawa island prompts protests from residents.


Nintendo's Wii videogames console goes on sale at midnight on Thursday to UK gamers.


Milano, 16:21 - CALCIO, LIPPI: DERBY SENZA FAVORITI

Marcello Lippi ha parlato del derby di Milano in occasione di un seminario all'università Bic...


Intervista all'allenatore che guidÃ² l'Italia nella conquista del terzo mondialeI ricordi e i giudizi sul mondo del pallone di oggi. "E non parlate di me solo come ct"                                            Bearzot, auguri per gli 80 anni "Il calcio ormai lo sento lontano"


Depression is more a disabling condition than angina, arthritis, asthma and diabetes, research suggests.


By a curious twist of fate, the job of rescuing Russian oil giant Yukos has fallen to an American who arrived in Moscow just over a year ago -- and who still needs a translator's help.


Yasser Arafat collapsed Wednesday evening, was unconscious for about 10 minutes and remained in a "very difficult situation," Palestinian officials said.


Sinistra ha perso il popolo,ieri atto vergognoso e arrogante


THE RACE: The presidential race for Democrats and Republicans in Nevada.


Liverpool, 17:02 - CALCIO, LIVERPOOL: VORONIN SALTA LE GARE CON L'INTER

L'attaccante ucraino del Liverpool, Andriy Voronin, dovrà essere operato alla caviglia e rest...


Lenovo Recalls 205,000 Notebook Batteries

Extended-life batteries made by Sanyo and sold by Lenovo as ThinkPad options can overheat after being dropped.


COLUMBIA, Pa. - Lancaster County detectives are trying to find out how a Columbia Police Department computer containing crime-scene photographs, autopsy photos and confidential data wound up at a computer store, prosecutors said.


Philippine President Arroyo studying feasibility of declaring ...

By Channel NewsAsia's Philippines Bureau Chief Twink Macaraig. MANILA : Philippine President Gloria Arroyo is studying the feasibility of declaring a state of fiscal crisis to ease pressure on public finances.


Giuliani hints at ending his 2008 presidential bid

ORLANDO, Florida  - Republican former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, finishing a distant third in Florida's primary where he staked his entire campaign, gave strong hints on Wednesday he might soon end his quest for the White House.


Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson reaches an agreement to produce two  films based on The Hobbit.


Six hurt in British letter bomb campaign

Six people were hurt in Britain on Wednesday by the latest in series of letter bombs, but police said they believed the devices were intended to shock, not kill.


3.1 Million Sub-Saharan Africans Infected With HIV in 2004

Sub-Saharan Africa has just over 10% of the world's population, but is home to more than 60% of all people living with HIV-- some 25.4 million.


A Simple, Compact System for Opening Up the Dead Zones That Block Cellphone Signals

Wi-Ex has created a compact system for amplifying cellphone signals without the need for much high-tech mumbo-jumbo.


At GOP convention, enough drama for the Great White Way

On Broadway, off Broadway, Republicans are streaming through the city, eager to renominate George W. Bush for president this week and re-elect him this fall.


Utile semestre in crescita del 31,1% a 60,7 milioni di euro


There was some pushing and shoving in Florida, but all was relatively calm here back home where rowdy Super Bowl and World Series celebrations last year were blamed for two deaths.


The quest to perennialize everything from sorghum to chickpeas to sunflowers has taken on new urgency for a variety of reasons, like climate change and soil loss.


BAE sets up ethics committee amid allegations of impropriety

British defence giant BAE Systems announced Friday the creation of an independent committee to evaluate the firm's business practices and ensure they abide by the highest ethical standards.


Lynchings of Policemen Ignite Outrage at Violence in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 24 - This city seemed in a state of shock on Wednesday as people struggled to come to grips with the scenes of lawlessness captured on television as an angry mob lynched two police officers


Superblack material made from microscopic carbon nanotubes is produced in a US laboratory.


Man Finds 3 WWI Troops' Bodies in Glacier

An amateur Italian historian has found the preserved bodies of three Austro-Hungarian soldiers in an Alpine glacier, 86 years after they were killed in World War One.


Pisanu: 'Oltre 2 milioni i regolari' Permesso di soggiorno alle ...

ROMA, 20 OTTOBRE 2004 - "Gli stranieri che oggi soggiornano regolarmente in Italia sono 2.193.999. I permessi in scadenza quest'anno sono 1.316.179. Quelli rinnovati o in rinnovo dalprimo gennaio fino ad oggi sono complessivamente 1.147.194.


The Sporting News - Count C/PF Chris Webber out of the Pistons' plans. Heading into the offseason, it seemed Webber's choices would be Detroit, Dallas or retirement, but the Pistons have made a commitment to keep minutes open for some of their young big men, including Fs Jason Maxiell and Amir Johnson. That means Webber, who averaged 11.3 points and 6.7 rebounds in 43 games with Detroit last year, won't be going home again. Webber had a brief flirtation with Orlando, but it appears Dallas -- which has done little to its roster besides adding SG Eddie Jones -- has an upper hand. The Mavs could add PF P.J. ...


Think 4% inflation is too high? Our basket of luxury goods costs 7% more than one year ago.


Fed Chief Suggests Rates Will Hold Steady

Ben S. Bernanke said that while inflation is still the main concern, economic growth is under control.


Iran vows to follow nuclear path despite sanctions

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


La proposta di legge che rende ineleggibili i politici giÃ  condannatiottiene l'approvazione del procuratore generale De Rose                                          La Corte dei Conti dÃ  ragione a Grillo "Giusto non eleggere chi Ã¨ corrotto"                                                                                La soddisfazione del blogger: "Ne sono felice, ci speravo proprio"


After Talk of War, Cooler Words in France on Iran

Franceâs foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, sought to tone down remarks he made the day before that the world had to prepare for possible war against Iran.


405 years, unmolested by science Scientists have dredged up the oldest known living creature and have called it Ming.â¦


On Wednesday during a presentation at the Foreign Correspondents Club held in Tokyo, Nintendo Co. Ltd. President Satoru Iwata revealed some interesting bits of information regarding the company's stance towards


Patent case challenges Microsoft's 'AutoPlay'

A case scheduled for hearing in December focuses on technology for automatically loading software from a disc.


Jankovic Stays Around, but Not Without a Fight

Jelena Jankovic, ranked No. 3 in the world, nearly saw her ambitions unravel at Wimbledon, before she rallied to beat Lucie Safarova 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-2.


Chief rivals to Hamid Karzai concede election defeat in ...

KABUL, Afghanistan The top challengers in the Afghan presidential election are conceding defeat to Hamid Karzai (HAH'-mihd KAHR'-zeye).


Don't Let Fire Ruin Your Holiday Season: Candles, Fireplaces, Dry Trees, Wrapping Paper Can All Be Hazards

By Steve Lyttle, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Dec. 17--Candles and fireplaces are especially popular during the holidays, which means it's time for some safety reminders.


The telephone company reported an 89 percent increase in quarterly profit, aided by an income tax benefit and an increase in high-speed Internet subscribers.


Israel says it will allow some fuel and medicines into Gaza as its blockade is condemned abroad.


Tony Blair has the wrong solutions to Britain's problems, Michael Howard says in his New Year message.


Internationals shorten as rain batters Flemington

Rain and fierce winds have hit Flemington racecourse ahead of this afternoon's $4.6 million Melbourne Cup. The heavens finally opened after lunch much to the displeasure of the tens of thousands of racegoers at the track.


Baghdad Bus Attacked by Gunmen, Four Killed

Gunmen fired on a bus carrying Baghdad  airport employees to work on Thursday, killing four people and  wounding 11 in a brazen assault on Iraqis helping to revive a  vital link in Iraq's reconstruction.


Credit Suisse reports a 72% dive in quarterly profits and says it expects "difficult conditions" in the near future.


Hate-filled Real Madrid 'fans' gave Nazi salutes and spat abuse at black players during Tuesday's Champions League game with German side Bayer Leverkusen.


Argentina's GDP Topped 8 Percent in 2004

Argentina's economy kept up a strong recovery through the end of 2004 with early data Wednesday showing the country's gross domestic product rose 9.2 percent from a year earlier.


Turner in Deal with Akimbo for Video-On-Demand

Akimbo, a provider of video on demand services via the Internet, on Monday said Turner Broadcasting System Inc. agreed to provide Akimbo subscribers with programming from networks such as CNN and Cartoon Network.


The Swift space telescope sees its first gamma ray bursts - the massive cosmic explosions it was built to study.


January durable goods orders tumble 7.8 percent

New orders for U.S. made durable  goods fell by a much worse-than-expected 7.8 percent in January  as a steep drop in civilian airliner orders helped push orders  for nondefense goods to their biggest monthly decline on  record, a government report showed on Tuesday.


Indice scende ai valori minimi degli ultimi due anni


Siviglia, 12:37 - CALCIO, MANOLO JIMENEZ NUOVO ALLENATORE DEL SIVIGLIA

Il Siviglia ha scelto Manolo Jimenez per sostituire Juande Ramos sulla panchina del club andaluso. J...


Valencia revival continues, as Real Madrid crash

MADRID - Reigning Spanish champions Valencia extended their unbeaten run to six games as they beat fellow high-flyers Espanyol 3-0 while Sevilla won their first match at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium in 20 years on Wednesday.


IBM acquisition targets Microsoft in SMB market

IBM boosted its software portfolio for small and medium-size businesses with plans announced Friday to acquire Net Integration Technologies, a software vendor in Markham, Canada.Net Integration Technologies, which offers business management tools, will become part of IBM's Lotus division when the deal closes, which is expected to occur this quarter. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed."We plan to use the technology to go after Microsoft in the small business server market," said Michael Rhodin, general manager at IBM's Lotus Software division during a conference call about the acquisition. IBM could use the technology to compete with Microsoft's Windows Small Business Server, which provides collaboration, e-mail, and communication tools.Founded in 1997, Net Integration Technologies' tools include NitixBlue server software, which the company offers bundled with IBM Lotus Notes client software. The company also builds custom hardware and the Nitix Operating System, which is based on Linux and bundles system management, networking, security, and storage services.When Lotus was acquired by IBM in 1995, it was a great channel company in touch with SMBs, Rhodin said. "Somewhere along the lines, we lost touch with the roots," he said.The Net Integration Technologies acquisition is also in line with IBM's process of realigning operations to better define and serve customers. The company recently restructured sales operations and is lining up offerings to match those changes, Rhodin said.IBM did not comment on any potential layoffs or relocation of Net Integration Technologies employees.


Rodriguez Is Getting Hits, to His Glowing Reputation

Somehow, the sheen that once graced the perpetually glistening facade of Alex Rodriguez has morphed into a repellent of sorts.


The Siemens USB adaptor is loaded with Skype software that enables users of Siemens phones to access Skype's free Internet calling service as well as other features, such as buddy lists and conference calling.


War tax sought as Congress debates Bush budget

An outspoken supporter of the Iraq war on Tuesday called for a new tax to pay for its astronomical cost as Congress opened a debate on President George W. Bush's $2.9 trillion budget plan for next year.


L'uomo, malato terminale di distrofia muscolare, in settembreinviÃ² un video-choc a Napolitano, per affermare il suo diritto all'eutanasia                                            Welby, richiesta scritta ai medici "Chiedo il distacco dalle macchine"


Cigarette tax would pay for health coverage: Romney not expected to support Sen. Moore's bill. By Michael Kunzelman / News Staff Writer.


CIA leak trial prompts scrutiny of Media

The CIA leak trial turned a spotlight on the shifting ground rules for reporters and their editors who more than ever must balance their pursuit of the news with a heightened risk of landing in court.


Mohamed Al Fayed accuses MI5, MI6, CIA and French intelligence services over fatal crash


The third Bush-Kerry debate may not change the outcome of the presidential election in November. But it may well be remembered as a milestone in the struggle for gay equality and acceptance.


'It's a God Thing': World Changers Descends on Fort Walton Beach

By Wendy Victora, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach  Jun. 26--Miss Pat had quite a few friends over for lunch Monday. The Fort Walton Beach woman, who is disabled, met them early that morning when they came to change the world, one house at a time.


Despite a product ban, the company continues to deliver products.


After a stroke, the brain tries to reorganize itself.  However, sometimes this process goes awry, leaving one woman to feel sounds on her skin.


Playboy Playmate Acquitted in Assault Case

CLEVELAND - A Playboy Playmate accused of karate-kicking the ex-girlfriend of NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia was acquitted Wednesday of a misdemeanor assault charge.


San Franciscoâs Mayor Proposes Fee on Sales of Sugary Soft Drinks

In a move he says is necessary to trim the cityâs waistline, Gavin Newsom has proposed charging big stores a fee when they sell sugar-sweet soda.


Brad Renfro, Former Child Movie Actor, Dies at 25

Mr. Renfro played a witness to a mob lawyerâs suicide in the 1994 legal thriller âThe Clientâ and a suburban youth tutored in evil by an elderly Nazi war criminal in the 1998 film âApt Pupil.â


The basketball player formerly known as Ron Artest apparently is a Renaissance man to a fault. At least his last name is convenient, as either Artest or Artist, a straight-up, vowel-centered exchange


Federal agents armed with search warrants conducted raids in three states Wednesday as part of a nationwide crackdown on the theft of copyrighted materials through the Internet, the Justice Department announced.


Update 5: Euro Reaches New High Against US Dollar

The US dollar fell to another new low against the euro Friday, pushing the European currency higher than $1.34 after US employment data came in weaker than expected.


Diaz wins damages over `smooching' claim

Cameron Diaz accepted "substantial" damages from American Media Inc., publisher of the National Enquirer, on Friday for alleging that she had an affair with a married man, her lawyer said.


Varese, 19:17 - CICLISMO, MONDIALE 2008: NIENTE FRANCOBOLLO CELEBRATIVO

Niente francobollo commemorativo per i Mondiali di Varese del prossimo settembre: la legge Finanziar...


Pakistan's prime minister called this week's discussions about Kashmir with his Indian counterpart "friendly and cordial.


Memorial for Christopher Reeve on Oct. 29

The family of Christopher Reeve will hold a private memorial service for the "Superman" star this month.


Colombian army officers are accused of planting bombs and claiming reward money for discovering them.


Iraqi Shi'ite Escapes Bomb, Sunnis Snub Poll

A suicide car bomber hit one of Iraq's  biggest Shi'ite Muslim parties running in elections next month,  killing nine people but missing its leader, hours before the  most prominent Sunni party withdrew from the historic poll.


Mexico's Migrant Guide Sparks Controversy

The Mexican government is distributing a comic-book guide that warns would-be migrants about the perils of crossing illegally into the United States and offers tips to stay safe — enraging some advocates of stricter immigration policies in the United States who argue the booklet encourages illegal migration.


Women's Tennis: Sharapova Knocked Out of Pilot Pen Tournament

Defending Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia has been defeated in the second round of the Pilot Pen women's tennis tournament in New Haven, Connecticut.


U.S. stocks looked to open slightly  higher on Tuesday, despite oil prices above $50 a barrel, as  the market readies to extend its streak of gains in four of the  last five sessions.


Asian stocks fall heavily as investors prepare for another uncertain week on the global stock markets.