Hugh Douglas was holding a dance party in the Philadelphia Eagles' training room, noticed Jeffrey Lurie standing by and invited the team owner to bust a move.


Rose wields the axe as M&S slide continues

Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose yesterday took hands-on control of the underperforming retailer, announcing the departure of four main board directors and two other senior executives.


Microsoft begins to take Google challenge seriously

Not too long ago, Google Inc. seemed little more than a pesky insect to Microsoft Corp.'s 800-pound gorilla. No more. As Google rapidly rolls out new products, the


National Semiconductor (Quote, Chart) took the wraps off a pair of I/O devices it said could help protect a computer from hackers and viruses.


NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 5: One militant and a jawan were killed and three security personnel injured when ultras made an abortive bid to storm a BSF camp at Sopore in Baramullah district of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours on Saturday.


Verizon Communications Inc  said on Monday its quarterly revenue rose due to strong wireless subscriber growth, although profit fell after merger-related costs and other items.


German January Investor Confidence Rises More Than Expected as Oil Slides

Investor confidence in Germany, Europe s largest economy, increased for a second month in January after the cost of oil declined and the dollar s recovery against the euro reduced concern about slowing export ...


Poll: Presidential Race Movement Limited

WASHINGTON - Voters are so deadlocked on their choice for president that the campaigns will need to focus on keeping the intensity of support high and turning them out on Election Day, according to pollsters who conducted a bipartisan survey.    The overall race between Democrat John Kerry and President Bush, a Republican, remains deadlocked...


Roma, 17:54 - CALCIO, LAZIO; ROSSI: DAI RAGAZZI IL CUORE OLTRE L'OSTACOLO

"Devo ringraziare i ragazzi che hanno buttato il cuore oltre l'ostacolo e sarei stato contento anche...


Zaheer Khan picked up the first Australian wicket, getting Justin Langer to edge a delivery to wicket keeper Dinesh Karthik. Langer made 12.


China upholds guilty verdict on journalist Ching

A Chinese court on Friday upheld a  guilty verdict against a Hong Kong-based Singapore newspaper  reporter who was sentenced to prison for five years for  espionage, state media and his family said.


A dieci anni dalla morte del Vescovo Pierre Claverie: incontro a Roma sul suo insegnamento Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Mons. Pierre Clavarie, Vescovo di Oran, in Algeria, fu ucciso il 1Â° agosto 1996  A dieci anni dalla sua morte lÂAssociation Les AmitiÃ©s Pierre Clavarie con il patrocinio dellÂUniversitÃ  degli Studi Suor Orsola Benincasa, promuo...


US defense chief: China military capabilities worrisome

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates expressed concern Friday over China's developing military capabilities and the ease with which military spending can be hidden from public view.


Here's a mnemonic device for the season: When you think about carving your pumpkins, get ready to pare your taxes.


Terror group discussed killing Australian PM: court

A member of a homegrown Muslim  terrorist group in Australia discussed killing former prime  minister John Howard during a religious lesson, a prosecutor  told a court on Tuesday.


Virtual communities threatened with real laws A UK government minister made a virtual pledge to police virtual worlds this week, as the problems of the real world are increasingly reflected in the likes of Second Life.â¦


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Report: Harrison Has New Deal with Colts

INDIANAPOLIS (Sports Network) - The Indianapolis Colts and  wide receiver Marvin Harrison have reportedly agreed to a new  contract.


TOKYO - Seiko Epson Corp. is developing a flying robot that looks like a miniature helicopter and is about the size of a giant bug...


Michael Richards won't attend mock trial

Michael Richards won't attend a weekend mock trial with four black people he targeted during his racial rant at a comedy club because the open gathering amounts to a publicity stunt, his lawyer said Friday. Attorney Douglas Mirell said any meeting between Richards and the three men and one woman should be private.


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A Haitian teen whose facial features were once grossly distorted by a massive growth has undergone her fourth reconstructive surgery.


2 Brothers to Plead No Contest in R.I. Club Fire

Under the plea agreement, one brother will be sentenced to four years in prison and the other will be sentenced to three years probation.


Mass. Court Can Make Kids Testify Vs. Dad

Children can be forced to testify against a parent in criminal proceedings if they do not live with the parent, the state's highest court ruled Tuesday in the case of a man charged with raping two of his daughter's teenage friends.


Regent Inns Shares Slide After Company Delays Earnings Report

Shares of Regent Inns Plc, the UK bar operator whose chief executive quit last week, slid as much as 16 percent after the company postponed the release of annual earnings.


A Shiite legislator escaped an assassination attempt Sunday when a roadside bomb missed his convoy in downtown Baghdad &#151; a day after a female Sunni legislator was kidnapped by gunmen from her car.


Factors That Pushed Oil Price Up Are Now Pushing It Down

No matter what theory oil analysts used to explain the spike in petroleum prices over the summer, this week those analysts were saying that those factors -- geopolitics, supplies of refined products and hedge fund speculation -- are working in reverse to drive prices down.


Have  Paris Hilton's party-hearty ways  finally caught up with   her? Or was the Simple Life star just in the wrong place at the   wrong time?


After days of peaceful demonstrations, Ukraineâs opposition forces turned to more radical measures on Friday. Supporters of opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko surrounded the buildings of parliament, the


Andre Agassi had some classic battles with Pete Sampras. With no sign of retirement in the near future, he's now sizing up his rival's son.


Ancient Star Dust May Point to Human Origins-Study

Star dust found deep beneath the Pacific Ocean has led German scientists to speculate that a supernova explosion 3 million years ago might possibly have helped bring about human evolution.


A man is sentenced to three months in jail for failing to co-operate with the Bloody Sunday inquiry.


Sony has launched its first handheld games console, the PlayStation Portable (PSP), which it hopes will challenge Nintendo in the portable games market.


ATLANTA -- Cingular Wireless LLC, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC) and BellSouth Corp. (NYSE:BLS) , today announced that it has reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice


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In Western Europe, Poor Children Kept as Thieves

The theft follows a simple pattern. A  little girl asks a customer in a shop for help reaching  something on a shelf, and while he or she is distracted another  child steals a wallet or cash from their pocket or bag.


Government has 'concerns' over US military tribunals: Miliband

Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Tuesday that Britain had "concerns" over whether six alleged 9/11 conspirators would receive fair trials in front of special US military tribunals.


The Dallas Cowboys scored a major victory in Arlington Tuesday as a referendum to build them a stadium passed convincingly. With at least two-thirds of Arlington's ballots counted Tuesday night, 54 percent


Jackie Chan's acrobatic stunts have made him one of the world's most recognizable movie stars, but the actor revealed that mastering a Segway two-wheeled scooter can be tricky. Chan, preparing to kick off filming for the third installment of the "Rush Hour" action comedy series with co-star Chris Tucker in Paris, wrote in a diary entry on his Web site Sunday that he shipped the scooters to Paris to conveniently get around the film set.


Federer Two Wins From Another Major Title

First, critics said Roger Federer couldn't win the big ones, because he started his career with a 2-6 record in tournament finals. Then they said he couldn't handle the demands of Grand Slams, because he had six first-round losses and just two quarterfinal appearances over his first 16 majors.


The first week of the U.S. Open  concludes on Sunday with Andy Roddick and Serena Williams the  star attractions at Flushing Meadows.


In another move to steal search, Amazon offers discounts to A9.com users.


AT&T has full assets to compete: incoming CEO

AT&T Inc.'s  incoming chief executive Randall Stephenson said on Wednesday that the top U.S. phone company had the full assets necessary to be competitive.


Knife-wielding NYC driver shot by police

A man wanted in a Rhode Island killing crashed his SUV at a Manhattan intersection, injuring several pedestrians, and then was shot by police after he emerged waving a knife at officers, authorities and witnesses said.


Thatcher's regrets over Hong Kong handover

Former prime minister Margaret Thatcher has voiced her regrets about the "impossible" situation Britain faced in the handover of Hong Kong to China, according to The Sunday Telegraph.


The Thrashers get one goal from a player who hasn't scored in four years and another thanks to a bizarre bounce in a 4-2 victory over the Capitals.


Senate GOP bill also cuts powers of Pentagon, adds intelligence ...

The Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday that he will propose legislation to break up the CIA and divide its responsibilities among three new agencies.


U.S. wants no delay in decision on status of Kosovo

The United States and its major-power  partners want a decision on the final status of Serbia's United  Nations-administered Kosovo province this year and see no need  for delay, a U.S. envoy said on Monday.


Sony says sales of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) console in the US hit 1.2 million over the Christmas period.


Chief Justice Rehnquist Treated for Thyroid Cancer

William H. Rehnquist, the US chief justice since 1986, was hospitalized and treated for thyroid cancer, a Supreme Court spokesman said.


Arafat's Absence Raises Issue of How to Cope

The Israeli cabinet and the Palestinian officials held separate gatherings on Sunday, but dealt with the same question: how to respond to the absence of Yasir Arafat, who


Juve beat Roma 2-0 to establish five-point lead in league

Juventus moved five points clear at the top of Italian first division soccer after goals from Alessandro Del Piero and Marcelo Zalayeta gave them a 2-0 win overAS Roma on Thursday.


Border Cafe will open a restaurant at the new Shops at Saugus, a $35 million shopping center being built on Route 1 north on the site of the old Caruso's Diplomat function hall.


Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. is bringing in a new celebrity: popular TV chef Emeril Lagasse.


Sharon Cuts Israeli Ties With Palestinian Authority

The prime minister today ordered all officials to cut ties with the Palestinian Authority until it curbs terrorism.


Russian government asks ministries to prepare documents for Kyoto protocol

MOSCOW  - The Russian government has asked five ministries to approve ratification of the controversial Kyoto protocol, which seeks to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, officials said Thursday.


Sunni Vote Boycott May Not Hurt Community

There are no election posters anywhere in sight in Baghdad's Sunni stronghold of Azamiyah. Even when a single banner for a Sunni-led party was put up recently, local youths promptly hauled it down.


Eagles Off and Running: Philadelphia's Offense and Defense Solid in Win Over Houston.

By Larry O'Rourke, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa.  Sep. 11--R -- for them, anyway -- method of taking pressure off McNabb.


Israeli Forces Seize Control of Parts of North Gaza

Israeli forces seized control of parts of the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, a day after soldiers killed 14 Hamas fighters in the deadliest strike against the leading Palestinian militant group.


The last novel by the author Iris Murdoch reveals the first signs of Alzheimer's disease, experts say.


President Bush says staying the course in the war on terror will make the world safer for future generations, though he acknowledges an all-out victory against terrorism may not be possible.


Oil prices rose on Friday as tight supplies of distillate fuel, including heating oil, ahead of the northern hemisphere winter spurred buying.


Lukas goes 'all-in'; Azeri goes to Classic

Azeri, the queen of thoroughbred racing for the past three years, could exit the game royally flush or as a royal bust in the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships here Saturday.


A Roma e in altre citta', gli irriducibili fuori dai locali


US Airways and its pilots union said on Saturday that they were willing to resume talks over a $295 million package of concessions, as time ran short for the company


A crowded minibus crashed into a car on a highway in central Russia on Saturday, touching off a fire and killing all 15 people in the two vehicles, police said.


Pakistan authorities put a prominent lawyer back under house arrest Saturday after he tried to visit the grave of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, his spokesman said.


A Scottish rider is killed and a spectator injured at the Ulster Grand Prix motorbike meeting in County Antrim.


The former Senator is still on the ballot and could still win delegates on Super Tuesday


French Justice Minister hails Sunday operation against ETA

French Justice minister Dominique Perben hailed Sunday's raids in France and Spain leading to the capture of 17 armed Basque separatist group ETA members including its political leader.


Roma, 09:37 - CALCIO, ARBITRI; MATARRESE: E' UN ANNO DI SOFFERENZA

Antonio Matarrese difende gli arbitri dopo l'ennesima domenica di errori. ''Questa caccia all'arbitr...


Britney Is Legally Hitched, Splits with Manager

On Thursday, Oct. 7, the same day the pop star finalized her marriage to dancer Kevin Federline, she also broke with her manager of nine years, reports Reuters.


Bill Cowher is no longer 0-for-Texas. He beat Dallas for the first time, running his record against the Cowboys to 1-2. That leaves the Houston Texans as the only team in the NFL a Cowher team has not beaten.


LOS ANGELES  - The ancient epic "300" came out fighting at the North American box office during its first day of release, and immediately staked out what's shaping up as a potentially record-breaking weekend.


The second UMA phone to be introduced by Nokia, the 6301, makes calls over the Net when in range of a Wi-Fi signal.


Londra, 16:38 - CALCIO, PREMIER LEAGUE: NEWCASTLE-PORTSMOUTH 1-0

Una rete di Sibierski al 23' della ripresa regala al Newcastle il successo sul Portsmouth nel primo ...


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US Airways shares climb as pilots work on pact

Shares of US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped on Friday after the air carrier's pilots union said it was working on a new labor contract and that its


Rags to Riches celebrates ladies' day at Belmont

ELMONT, N.Y. -- Finally. Ultimately, if not decisively. After 102 years, a filly has won the Belmont Stakes.


Amazon.com unveiled the Unbox Video Store on Thursday, a direct rival to Apple’s iTunes, which allows U.S. users to buy or rent TV shows, movies and other video content from the Internet. But unlike the iTunes Music Store, Mac users are not welcome, and neither are iPods.


Mauritania's presidential poll, the final stage of transition to civilian rule after a coup, is free and fair, observers say.


Israel says it thwarted a plot by militants to kill Olmert

JERUSALEM - The chief of Israel's internal security agency told the Cabinet yesterday that Palestinian gunmen had plotted to assassinate Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on his way to a meeting with the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, in June, but that the plan was foiled by intelligence officials, an Israeli Foreign Ministry official said.


Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD.N) on Thursday said its quarterly profit tumbled by more than half and slashed its sales growth outlook for the rest of the year, wiping 17 percent off the value of its stock.


Australian snooker star Eddie Charlton dies in New Zealand following an operation.


BI-Lo Stores Sold To Texas Investment Group

Ahold today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its US retail subsidiaries BI-LO and Brunoâs to an affiliate of the Lone Star Funds for total cash proceeds of up to $660 million.


Yasser Arafat's wife accused his top lieutenants of seeking to grab power from her ailing husband, prompting three top Palestinian officials to abruptly cancel a visit to Paris — at least for a day — the first sign of an open power struggle while Arafat clings to life.


Ringtone Frog's Genitals Deemed OK for British TV

Despite complaints from 60 people, Britain's advertising regulators said on Wednesday there is nothing inappropriate about the genitals of an animated frog whose high-pitched squeals are sold as a mobile phone ringtone.


New York, 10:18 - BASKET, NBA: DENVER PIEGA SAN ANTONIO

Tre le gare del campionato Nba disputate nella notte. Denver ha battuto San Antonio 80-77, Phoenix h...


British PM Rebuilds Cabinet After Key Ally Resigns

British Prime Minister Tony Blair was forced to reshuffle his government ahead of a looming general election after the resignation of senior minister David Blunkett, who headed Britain's anti-terrorism campaign.


Trauma, Not Drowning, Killed Most Hurricane Charley Victims: US ...

Only one of the 31 Floridians killed by Hurricane Charley last month was a victim of drowning, the US government reports in new findings that run counter to data showing drownings were responsible for more than 80 percent of US hurricane deaths over the


St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jim Edmonds was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome Wednesday, one day after leaving a game because of dizziness and blurred vision.


New York Police Investigate Suicide at Ground Zero

Police were investigating on Monday how a young man managed to penetrate security at Ground Zero, one of the most closely guarded sites in New York, where he killed himself


Hilton would pay $560 mln Blackstone break-up fee

Hilton Hotels Corp.  said on Thursday that it would pay Blackstone Group LP  $560 million if it receives a better offer and terminates a takeover agreement with the private equity company.


Barclays raises offer for ABN AMRO to $93 bln

Britain's Barclays  has raised  its offer for ABN AMRO  to 67.5 billion euros ($93  billion) and included 37 percent in cash as it seeks to regain  the initiative in the world's biggest bank takeover battle.


Terry Venables says Steve McClaren deserves to stay on as England coach even if the team fail to reach Euro 2008.


U.S. Soldier Gets 8 Years for Iraq Jail Abuse

A military judge jailed on Thursday a  U.S. army sergeant, described in court as a typical  all-American boy, to eight years in prison for sexually and  physically abusing Iraqi prisoners.


Work-related stress can kill, study finds

Work really can kill you, according to a study on Wednesday providing the strongest evidence yet of how on-the-job stress raises the risk of heart disease by disrupting the body's internal systems.


Bush to Renew Intelligence Reform Pressure on Congress

By David Morgan SANTIAGO, Chile  - President Bush will renewpressure on Congress to reach agreement on intelligence reformsthis year, after a weekend deal collapsed in the face ofRepublican opposition, the White House said on Sunday.


Nelly Furtado scores 2nd No. 1 on singles chart

Canadian pop singer Nelly Furtado  ended Beyonce's 10-week reign on the U.S. singles chart  Thursday with "Say It Right," the second No. 1 of her career.


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots ended the holdout of receiver Deion Branch on Monday by trading him to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick.


Belgian court rules against Google over copyright

A Belgian court ruled on Tuesday that  Google  may not reproduce extracts from a variety of  Belgian newspapers, imperiling one of the web search leader's  most popular services if other courts follow suit.


MOSCOW - Russia's Cabinet approved the Kyoto Protocol on global warming Thursday, clearing the way for the worldwide adoption of the document once the Russian parliament ratifies it as widely expected.    The protocol must be ratified by no fewer than 55 countries that accounted for at least 55 percent of global emissions in 1990, and Russia's participation would tip the scale...


Argentina's Nocioni makes deal with NBA Bulls: report

Andres Nocioni has agreed to a five-year deal worth 38 million dollars to remain with the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls, the Chicago Tribune's website reported here Friday.


Eight to appear in court on terror plot charges

Eight men arrested in anti-terrorist raids two weeks ago were set to appear in a high-security court in London on charges of conspiracy to murder and plotting radioactive, chemical or explosive attacks.


Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has served a libel claim on the BBC before their Panorama investigation into corruption in English football was broadcast.


WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide when governments may seize people's homes and businesses for economic development projects, a key question as cash-strapped cities seek ways to generate tax revenue.    At issue is the scope of the Fifth Amendment, which allows governments to take private property through eminent domain, provided the owner is given "just compensation" and the land is for "public use."   Susette Kelo and several other homeowners in a working-class neighborhood in New London, Conn., filed a lawsuit after city officials announced plans to raze their homes to clear the way for a riverfront hotel, health club and offices...


la fiera si svolgera' negli Emirati arabi dal febbraio 2008


Burnley humiliate Villa with three goals

Jean-Louis Valois scored a stunning individual goal to clinch a fully deserved victory for Burnley and seal Aston Villa's humiliating Carling Cup exit at Turf Moor.


Roma, 16:15 - CICLISMO, CHICCHI FIRMA BIENNALE CON LA LIQUIGAS

Francesco Chicchi ha firmato un contratto di due anni con la Liquigas. Chicchi, 26 anni, ha indossat...


Aziz hopes for better relations between Pak, Bangla

Dhaka, Nov 4 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today expressed hope that his country's relations with Bangladesh would be strengthened to develop a lasting partnership for peace and development.


No. 2 LSU Drops Black Bears in Season Opener

BATON ROUGE, La. - Senior Monica Peterson (Wilmington, Del.) scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds, but it was not enough as the University of Maine women's basketball team came up short in its upset bid against No.


FDA calls for curbs on some cough, cold products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday ordered an end to the manufacturing and distribution of certain cough and cold medicines containing the expectorant guaifenesin that are sold without the agency's approval.


Jenna Rubino scored 18 points and Khara Smith had 16 points and 14 rebounds for her 12th double-double of the season, leading No. 18 DePaul to an 80-50 victory over Tulane on Friday night.


Reese Witherspoon makes an appealingly crafty Becky Sharp in Mira Nair's bland but color-drenched adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 novel.


Croatia probes why Hitler image on sugar packets

Small packets of sugar bearing the  likeness of Adolf Hitler and carrying Holocaust jokes have been  found in some cafes in Croatia, prompting an investigation, the  office of the state prosecutor said Monday.


Torino, 21:10 - Calcio, Juventus: acquistato Mutu

La Juventus si Ã¨ aggiudicata le prestazioni dell'attaccante romeno Adrian Mutu. Il giocatore, licenz...


Tiger Woods takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the WGC Championship after making a 67 on day three.


Gaunt to Gargantuan and Back: The Atkins Method of Acting

Extreme weight loss and gain is today's most popular form of stunt acting, with movie stars ballooning up and down as if they've never heard of padding or special effects.


The $461 million performing arts center in Miami, entering its second year and struggling financially, has received a $30 million infusion.


IL COMMENTO                                          Pensioni, se la politica si arrende                                                                                di MASSIMO GIANNINI


The reception of Nintendo's Wii video game console has been enthusiastic — too enthusiastic, apparently, for the straps that are supposed to keep the game controllers in the hands of players.


Shaq Expected to Play Kings, Lakers Games

Shaquille O'Neal was expected to play in Miami's game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night after participating in the Heat's morning shootaround.


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Milano, 12:55 - CALCIO, BARALDI: PER LA B GIORNATA SARA' MOLTO LUNGA

''Per la serie B sarà giornata decisamente lunga''. Lo ha detto Luca Baraldi, presidente del ...


China and Russia challenged the United States at a disarmament debate Tuesday by formally presenting a plan to ban weapons in space Â a proposal that Washington has called a diplomatic ploy by the two nations to gain a military advantage.


BRUISED, but not broken, Lleyton Hewitt plans to lay siege to Roger Federer's fortress at the centenary Australian Open in January, confident the Swiss maestro can eventually be toppled.


Taser Safety Claims Helped by Pentagon, Journal

Taser International Inc.'s claims for  the safety of its stun-guns got a boost on Thursday from early  results of a Pentagon study and an article in an independent  medical journal.


Microsoft Web search exec leaving company: source

The Microsoft Corp.  executive in charge of closing the gap on Web search leader Google Inc  is leaving the company, a source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.


Conference on Iraq must discuss possible US pull-out: French FM

Any international conference on the conflict in Iraq ought to discuss the question of whether the US-led forces should withdraw from the country, and should also include representatives of the armed opposition, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier revealed.


Youths riot in Brussels again over inmate death

About a hundred youths of North   African origin rioted in central Brussels on Tuesday on a   second night of trouble following the death of an inmate in   jail, a police official said.


The much-anticipated game goes on sale Tuesday. Can it help lead the Xbox 360 to victory?


A civil liberties group steps into a legal fight between three US online journalists and Apple.


The Canadian telecom equipment maker has issued its first post-accounting-scandal financial update. So far, so good ...


OPEC agrees to cut surplus output to defend high prices

CAIRO  - OPEC oil producers agreed to reduce crude supplies by one million barrels a day from the beginning of next year in a bid to curb a sharp slide in oil prices from record high levels.


Charity gets bonus from Sarkozy-Bruni swimsuit shots

A Belgian holidaymaker who snapped French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new girlfriend Carla Bruni in swimsuits is donating the fruits of his scoop to a children's charity, a newspaper reported Tuesday.


SYDNEY, Australia  -- North Korea remains on a list of states that sponsor terrorism, a senior U.S. diplomat said Tuesday, dismissing North Korean claims that Washington decided to remove the designation.


Scientists Uncover How Bee Venom Eases Arthritis

Bee stings have long been known to relieve some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, but only now has the reason for this been clarified.


California insurance commissioner OKs Anthem-WellPoint merger

LOS ANGELES California's insurance regulator has dropped his objections to a 16-point-four (b) billion dollar deal to create the nation's largest health insurance company.


Japanese gamers brave frosty weather for Nintendo Wii

Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s  game  console, the Wii, went on sale in Japan on Saturday, greeted by  thousands of shivering but exhilarated game enthusiasts who had  lined up through a wintry night to bring home the latest  machine.


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Iraq will bring top figures of Saddam Hussein's ousted regime to court next week for the first time since they appeared before a judge five months ago, and formal indictments could be issued next month.


South Korea enforces new law to curb cyber bullying

South Korea on Thursday started enforcing a new law aimed at curbing the country's notorious cyber bullying by preventing Internet users from hiding behind false IDs, company officials said.


Serata inaugurale aperta da un manga giapponese, 'Vexille'


Microsoft seems to be on track to release the next version of Windows on schedule.


OGGI SU INTERNET/ASIA - Gli studenti asiatici si preparano al Natale e alla GMG 2008 Sydney (Agenzia Fides)  - LÂAssociazione degli studenti asiatici, che raccoglie migliaia di giovani dellÂAsia, ha comunicato che sono aperte le iscrizioni alla preparazione del Natale 2007 e alla Giornata Mondiale della GioventÃ¹ 2008. (C.E.) (Agenzia...


President Bush's performance evaluation is underway now, and his scores will be determined by the voters who are weighing whether he has met the goals he set for himself four years ago.


A mysterious group takes a mining town  in the south of the DR Congo, as the president embarks on his first trip to the volatile east.


Digital rights activists take aim at EU data laws

See you in court An Irish lobby group aims to dismantle Europe's laws forcing telecoms firms to retain phone and internet data on citizens. The group, Digital Rights Ireland, is taking a case both against the Irish Government and the European Directive on data retention.â¦


Empoli, 13:34 - CALCIO, CAGNI: ALMENO DUE MESI PER VEDERE IL VERO EMPOLI

E' un Gigi Cagni tranquillo quello che prepara la gara di domani contro la Sampdoria: ''Marassi &egr...


Thanks to NBA & Ratner, Knicks can lose and still win

MINNEAPOLIS - Thanks to Bruce Ratner, Robert Johnson and David Stern, who never met an expansion dollar he didn't look to pocket, the Knicks can actually maintain their losing ways and still win the Atlantic Division.


The firm led by Enron Corp.'s  ENRNQ.PK acting chief executive asked a bankruptcy judge for  a $25 million "success fee" for its efforts in shepherding the  collapsed energy trader through nearly three years under  Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a court filing shows.


LONDON - Oil prices hit $47 a barrel yesterday, the highest level in a month, as China showed no let-up in its strong import growth and US Gulf producers reported damage to offshore rigs from Hurricane Ivan.


2005 Tour may not play to Armstrong's strengths

It also means he'll have to be in top form right away. This year's race,. lure of the world's biggest cycling race is tough to resist.


Superenalotto, a Livorno un 6 da 38 milioni di euro

La giocata vincente, appena 2,50 euro, in una ricevitoria a Collesalvetti. E' la settima vincita piÃ¹ alta in Italia. Il titolare della tabaccheria: "Forse un operaio o un camionista". I 5 realizzati sono stati 37, ciascuno incassa 36.656,91 euro.


WPP and a US buyout firm will submit offers for US ad agency Grey Global today, while France's Havas faces opposition to its bid from one of


In a patent dispute, a federal judge ordered a Canadian company to stop distributing its generic version of Plavix.


The Yankees have not announced whether Joe Torre will be asked to manage next season. But it is clear, after their two-day organizational meetings, that they are not ready to cut ties.


Madrid, 12:35 - CALCIO, STAMPA SPAGNOLA: CAMACHO VICINO A PANCHINA NAZIONALE

Si fanno sempre piÃ¹ soventi le voci che vogliono Aragones destituito dal suoi ruolo di ct della Spag...


Danforth Quit U.N. Post to Return to Mo.

U.S. Ambassador John Danforth said Friday he took himself out of the running for any job in President Bush's second term because he wanted to go home to Missouri.


Reggio Calabria, 18:16 - CALCIO, TORINO; CAIRO: VITTORIA MOLTO IMPORTANTE

Il Torino torna a sorridere e centra una vittoria fondamentale in ottica salvezza in casa della Regg...


PeopleSoftâs board rebuffs Oracleâs âbest and finalâ bid

PeopleSoftâs board unanimously rejected Wednesday Oracleâs âbest and final bidâ of $24 a share claiming that the $8.8-billion hostile tender offer undervalued the company.


Consumers strained by price surge last year

Shoppers faced moderate price rises in December, but that capped a year in which prices soared at the sharpest rate in 17 years, pressuring households also dealing with a steep housing downturn and tighter credit.


WHAT a Champion act ... now give me an encore when we take on Manchester City at the weekend. That was Sir Alex Ferguson's challenge to his team today after their Ruud van Nistelrooy-inspired 4-1 win over


The unexpected boom in US job creation in October has locked in an interest rate rise and will likely encourage another tightening in December, analysts said.


The truth is, weâve always had reason to question the idea that cholesterol is an agent of disease.


In the first tense hours of deliberations, jurors in Phil Spector's murder trial re-enacted the death of Lana Clarkson, trying to duplicate the angle at which she was shot and determine which way her blood splattered.


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

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


Riyadh - A French national shot dead in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah overnight was the target of a "terrorist attack" according to initial investigations, an interior ministry spokesperson told AFP on Sunday.


Brussels to recommend partial freeze on negotiations with Turkey

A Turkish policeman patrols in front of the St. Esprit Cathedral in Istanbul. The European Commission is to recommend a partial freeze on negotiations with Turkey on EU accession because of Ankara's refusal to ...Comment


The former Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, blames the US for the current state of relations between Russia and the West.


Striking Screenwriters Dismiss New Proposals

The screenwriters called the proposals from producers a âa massive rollback,â and called on their members to continue their walkout.


L'assemblea degli azionisti conferma De Vido nel cda


Yorke staying at Birmingham City Football Club

Doubts had arisen over Yorkeâs future at St Andrews following the racial abuse he suffered at the hands of two Blackburn Rovers fans at Ewood Park over the weekend.


Writer Alan Hollinghurst wins the Â£50,000 Booker Prize for his novel The Line of Beauty.


Screenwriter lifts 'Aviator' with mix of drama and history

Like reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes, screenwriter John Logan shut out the world while working on The Aviator, a movie about the Houston-born film producer and aviation pioneer.


Cash-strapped Oxford to cut spots for Britons, accept more foreigners

Oxford University is to cut its intake of British students and increase the numbers of non-Europeans entering its colleges, in a bid to bolster its ailing coffers, the British press reported.


India Reacts Coolly to Pakistan Gesture of Flexibility on Kashmir

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's proposals were made Monday during an address in Islamabad. He said options include giving Kashmir independent status, putting the region under joint


Israel Agrees 'In Principle' to W.Bank Pullback-Official

A powerful Palestinian security figure told Reuters on Thursday that Israel had agreed "in principle" to withdraw forces from West Bank cities and give Palestinians policing rights in these areas.


UN envoy urges beefing up African Union in Sudan

The United Nations should beef  up African Union forces in Darfur with troops and logistical  support, even if Sudan does not allow a full U.N. operation, a  senior U.N. envoy said on Monday.


Many teens, and some a bit older, will be spending this Halloween visiting a creepy, ghoul-filled haunted house, or watching a gory, horror flick. They'll say they love to shiver in fear and scream in terror.


NASA Chief Is Resigning After 3 Years, Officials Say

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is said to be pursuing a job as chancellor of Louisiana State University.


High-quality, affordable TV on mobiles could be just what 3G operators are looking for, say researchers.


Contender in Boxing TV Show Takes Own Life

A promising young boxer who got the break of a lifetime when he was selected by NBC's upcoming reality TV program, "The Contender," committed suicide.


MooShoes is one in an expanding roster of shops catering to people have banned animal products from their diets and, often, their wardrobes as well.


Prisoner plans run for Arafat's position

Marwan Barghouti, a fiery Palestinian leader serving multiple life terms in an Israeli prison, indicated Thursday he is running for Yasser Arafat's position as


Only in Japan: The best technologies you can't buy

InfoWorld - Just a few years ago, Japan's lead in all things digital was easy to see. Japanese consumers could buy new domestic gadgets from companies like Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic, often a year or two before they hit the market in other countries. But now things have changed. With gadgets increasingly coming out at the same time around the world, it's no longer the hardware that makes something cool, but what you can do with it.


Army Official Recommends Court-Martial for Soldiers

An Army investigator has recommended a general court-martial, on charges that could carry the death penalty, for four U.S. soldiers who killed three Iraqi detainees during a May raid, according to a copy of his findings made available to The Washington Post.


A Downtown Star Who Aspired to Be Out of This World

"The Nomi Song" chronicles the short and haunting life of Klaus Sperber, a trained classical singer from Germany who came to New York as a young man in the late 1970's.


The Claim: Menstrual Cycles Can Synchronize Over Time

The idea that women who live together menstruate together dates at least to 1971.


The pop star said he made the payment to save his family embarrassment and to avoid media scrutiny. "Years ago, I settled with certain individuals because I was concerned about


TV actor Rohit Roy doesn't know whether to laugh or cry about allegations that he tried to pinch actress Diya Mirza's   derriere in a swimming pool.


Tanzanians wonder whether Nyerere saint or sinner

In a world where politicians are usually cast as villains and sinners, Tanzania's founding father Julius Nyerere may yet turn out to be a saint.


Ministers are expected to announce their backing for a single survey system for Scottish house sales.


Hubble Telescope Loses Newest, Most in-Demand Camera

By Traci Watson The flagship instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope has failed and can't be fully repaired, NASA officials said Monday. The Advanced Camera for Surveys took the snapshot of the universe in its infancy that is one of Hubble's most famous images.


'Siamo al 43% nelle 24 ore, Canale 5 prima nel day-time'


Iran nuclear talks must not last years: Kouchner

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner  has said he supports talks between Iran and the U.N.'s nuclear  watchdog about Tehran's atomic program, but the dialogue should  not drag on for years.


Franceâs Loeb wins his first world rally crown

AJACCIO: Franceâs Sebastien Loeb won his first world rallying title yesterday, succeeding Didier Auriol who was Franceâs only other world champion a decade ago.


They died young and, by the looks of it, in love. Two 5,000-year-old skeletons found locked in an embrace near the city where Shakespeare set the star-crossed tale "Romeo and Juliet" have sparked theories the remains of a far more ancient love story have been found.


Moveon.org subscriber-data leaked through search

Subscribers to Moveon.org's mailing lists may have found their interest in the anti-Bush political site a matter of public record.


A report raises concerns about a study on cot deaths used as evidence in several high profile murder appeals.


The pound was trading at week lows against the dollar in Friday afternoon trading, as it reversed some of its solid gains made Thursday on the back of strong surveys on UK manufacturing and the retail sector. Sterling was also slightly weaker against the euro.


Stage 9 : Val d'Isere to Briancon, 99.1 miles. Stage winner : Juan Soler Hernandez (Colombia), Barloworld , in 4 hours 14 minutes 23 seconds.


Zeta-Jones Named Hasty Woman of the Year

Catherine Zeta-Jones sang a tune Thursday from the musical "Chicago" — with lyrics just for her — in earning her pudding pot and being crowned Hasty Pudding Theatrical's Woman of the Year.


U.S. says hurdle blocks North Korea talks

Six-way talks on ending North Korea's nuclear program resumed on Saturday with a dim promise of progress, but envoys remained cautious as the United States spoke of at least one hurdle in the way.


Oracle claims support of PeopleSoft shareholders

PeopleSoft has remained defiant in the long-running hostile takeover bid by Oracle, despite 'over 60%' of its shareholders coming down in favour of its rival.


After 3 decades, Indian POW families have some hope

For more than three decades, Damayanti Vijay Tambay has been longing, and perhaps dreading, to undertake this journey from India.


FDA Staff Question P&G Female Sex-Drive Patch

U.S. regulatory reviewers said on  Wednesday it was unclear if Procter & Gamble Co.'s testosterone  patch for boosting sexual desire in women produces meaningful  benefit or is safe over the long term.


Workers at South Korean carmaker Hyundai join an industry-wide strike in protest at a free trade deal with the US.


Republican John McCain holds a slim lead on rival Mitt Romney in Michigan one day before the state's hotly contested presidential nominating contest, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Monday.


14 Arrested in U.K. Anti-Terrorism Raids

Fourteen people were arrested in London overnight on suspicion they were involved in training and recruiting for acts of terrorism, police said Saturday.


Dopo dato su occupati Usa aumentati oltre le attese


Strauss heirs must share opera royalties

A court has ordered heirs of composer Richard Strauss to share royalties with the heirs of librettist and poet Hugo von Hoffmansthal for nine collaborations, including the popular operas "Der Rosenkavalier" and "Elektra."


Patterns: A Video Game, an M.R.I. and What Menâs Brains Do

Why does it often seem that men enjoy playing video games more than women? Perhaps because they do.


Roma, 12:00 - CALCIO, LOTITO: STADI PRIVATI E FUORI DA CENTRI URBANI

''Gli stadi devono essere privati e per essere sicuri devono essere fuori dai centri urbani". Questa...


Lunghi cardigan di maglia, pantaloni stretti e bustier


Probabilmente di origine dolosa, edificio inagibile


Industry experts say that the financial trouble of one of the biggest Chinese makers of television sets will not affect the market much.


Supporters of a constitutional ban on gay marriage asked the state's highest court Thursday to force lawmakers to decide whether voters can consider the matter in 2008.


Japan's Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura has confirmed a headless body found Saturday in Baghdad is that of Japanese hostage Shosei Koda.


La vittima era disarmata e ferita (ANSA) - CAMP TAHREER, 10 DIC - Un sottufficiale americano e' stato riconosciuto colpevole di omicidio non premeditato di un civile iracheno disarmato e ferito. Il processo


NIGERIA: ESPLOSIONE CONDOTTA PETROLIO, 26 MORTI

(AGI/AFP) - Lagos, 23 dic. - Almeno 26 persone sono morte la notte scorsa in Nigeria in seguito a una violenta esplosione, provocata dal tentativo delle stesse vittime di rubare petrolio da un oleodotto del


Laura Bush doing well after surgery, aides say

First lady Laura Bush was out of the  hospital and recovering well on Saturday after successful  surgery to treat pinched nerves in her neck, the White House  said.


Digital innovations to boost film spending: PWC

Digital cinema and high-definition DVD sales are expected to fuel worldwide consumer spending on filmed entertainment through 2011, PriceWaterhouseCoopers said in its latest five-year outlook on Thursday.


Linux continues to gain momentum in a Windows world, with global sales of the open-source software expected to surpass US$35 billion in the next four years, according to research conducted by IDC.


Feds, local police team up on D.C. crime

The police chief has declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital, and every major law enforcement agency from the FBI to the U.S. Park Police has teamed up to help stem the recent surge of violent attacks on residents and tourists this summer.


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Consumer Prices Climb; Jobless Claims Up

WASHINGTON - Consumer prices rose just 0.1 percent in August, a sign that inflation poses no immediate risk to the economy.    The over-the-month-increase in the Consumer Price Index, the government's most closely watched inflation gauge, came after prices dipped by 0.1 percent in July, the Labor Department reported Thursday...


Composta da un pugno di geni in un involucro di lipidi


Alabama Prison Inmates Celebrate Degrees

For a few minutes, Anthony Murphy forgot he was a convicted sex offender and felt the respect that comes to an accomplished scholar.


A furious attack on the rush for biofuels is launched by a charity that supports poor farmers.


Supreme Court Declines to Hear Experimental Drug Case

The Supreme Court today declined to consider whether dying patients have a right to be treated with experimental drugs not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration.


Apple Computer Inc. said on Tuesday its iTunes online music store would begin selling movies from Disney, Pixar, and Touchstone as the company makes its most aggressive move yet into the digital home.


A court denies singer Britney Spears' latest bid to regain the right to visit her two children.


Inaugura la kermesse 'The Year of Italy in China'


By The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Feb. 19--Anyone not stuck in a bunker the last few years knows the perniciousness of sexual predators who stalk the Internet for young victims. In some cases, like that of a 15-year-old Cary boy, the end of the story is violation by an adult.


Executions Decline Elsewhere, but Texas Holds Steady

With enthusiasm for executions dropping in most states, more than 60 percent of all American executions took place in Texas this year.


Kuznetsova takes care of Davenport in US Open semis

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


Delta Air May File Bankruptcy Soon-Report

Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, the Washington Post reported in its Saturday edition, citing an unnamed source familiar with the situation.


ORLANDO, Florida  - Authorities broke up a suspected steroid ring in Florida on Tuesday that is accused of distributing anti-aging treatments to celebrities and muscle-building drugs to professional athletes.


Strands of hair taken from Che Guevara's corpse by a CIA officer are being put up for auction in the US.


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France's Chirac Queried in Probe of Party Financing

PARIS, July 19 -- A judge questioned former president Jacques Chirac for more than four hours Thursday in an investigation into a party financing scandal that dates to his time as mayor of Paris, his attorney said. It was the first time a former French president has undergone questioning under such...


Twists, turns make road to Oscars tough to map out

LOS ANGELES  - Oscar beckons: The musical "Dreamgirls" is the odds-on favorite to take home best picture honors.


KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo -- Naomi Ewowo had just lost her parents when her family branded her a witch. She was 5.


(CBS) This year, Americans see sharper differences between the two political parties than ever before, and perhaps with good reason: as the Republican party prepares to hold its quadrennial convention, on many issues its delegates are indeed dramatically


Icahn Has 8.4 Pct Stake of Hollywood Entertainment

Billionaire financier Carl Icahn has acquired an 8.4 percent stake in movie rental chain Hollywood Entertainment Corp., according to a regulatory filing on Friday.


Violence Flares in Boston After Red Sox Win

Scattered violence broke out on Thursday  after thousands of Boston Red Sox fans converged on Fenway Park  to celebrate their baseball club's historic win over the New  York Yankees that puts them in the World Series.


White House backs Rumsfeld as it denies charges on Iraq

President Bush retains "full confidence" in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, despite accusations that he botched the Iraq war and a disclosure that a former top Bush aide had recommended his replacement, the White House said on Sunday.


Facing a death threat from his Iraqi captors, British hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared in a video on an Islamist Web site Wednesday and tearfully pleaded to British Prime Minister Tony Blair to help spare his life, saying, "Please


Two Macedonians executed in Iraq: al-Jazeera

A militant group in Iraq claimedthat it had executed two Macedonians accused of spying for USforces, pan-Arab al-Jazeera TV reported Monday.


The Army says it is on course for a bumper year for recruitment in Wales despite ongoing conflicts overseas.


Olmert, Abbas try to close gaps ahead of Bush visit

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meet on Tuesday in a last-minute attempt to get stalled peace talks going before a visit by U.S. President George W. Bush.


UK Bans Low-Flying Planes Over London on Security Concerns

Aircraft will be banned from flying at low levels over parts of London, including the Houses of Parliament and Canary Wharf, under new anti-terror rules, the Department for Transport said.


Lleyton Hewitt cruised to victory on Sunday 29th August in the final of TD Waterhouse Cup, as he easily defeated Peru's Luis Horna, 6-3, 6-1.


Pilot Actions and Training Cited in '01 Airliner Crash in Queens

The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday that the crash of American Airlines Flight 587, the second-worst aviation accident in American history, was


A couple with HIV after infection with contaminated blood move their legal fight from the US to Britain.


Thomas M. Donahue, one of the country's leading space and planetary scientists and a pioneer of space exploration, died Saturday of complications following heart surgery.


HP phone log black op tapped nine reporters

Hurd silent on growing scandal HP's spy fiasco went from bad to catastrophic yesterday, as the company admitted to having tapped the phone logs of nine reporters.â¦


Criminal charges, a suspension and a probable lawsuit are on deck for Texas Rangers reliever Frank Francisco, arrested for throwing a chair Monday night that broke the nose of the


President Bush approved yesterday $20 million in direct aid to the Palestinian Authority, as part of a broader White House strategy to pursue peace in the Middle East following Yasser Arafat's death.


The company delivered the kind of growth that was expected for its second quarter.


(160 sec.) Opposing market trends are creating a question mark about whether or not the Fed will raise rates September 18, 2007.


10,000 Mozilla Donors Get A Very Public Thanks

It's a thing of beauty: a two-page "advocacy ad" in The New York Times featuring, among other things like quotes from satisfied Firefox users, all 10,000 names of those who donated to The Mozilla Foundation so that it could take a NYT ad that it hopes


Usher is expecting bigger things than a new album — the superstar announced Wednesday that he and fiance Tameka Foster are expecting their first child together.


Eight Iraqi Soldiers Killed as Violence Simmers

Insurgent attacks killed eight Iraqi  soldiers on Saturday as guerrillas stayed on the offensive  after failing to scupper last week's historic election.


Elyria - Appearing relaxed and sounding confident after Friday night's debate, John Kerry came to Ohio for the 20th time Saturday and blasted the president and his administration for what he called incompetence and an inability to see their own flaws.


Berkeley OKs $2.3M to Buy 118-Acre Tract

By Joe Zedalis, Asbury Park Press, N.J.  Sep. 13--BERKELEY -- The Township Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance  that authorized the bonding of $2.3 million to preserve a 118-acre tract known  locally as the Potter's Creek property.


Amex, Capital One to miss EPS views on card losses

American Express Co  and Capital One Financial Corp , the largest independent U.S. credit card companies, projected profits below analyst forecasts on Thursday, citing mounting consumer loan losses as the U.S. economy slows.


Ethnic violence flares over Kenya poll delay

KISUMU, Kenya  - Protests and looting flared in Kenyan opposition strongholds on Saturday as delays announcing a presidential election result prompted rigging claims in east Africa's economic power.


Robust consumer spending on cars, furniture and food helped the U.S. economy advance faster than first thought in the third quarter, a government report showed, while underlying inflation was the tamest in decades.


Hurricane Ivan has left a trail of destroyed homes and wrecked lives across the Caribbean and parts of the United States. Julia Botfield visited the island of Grenada for BBC Breakfast TV to see how the inhabitants


Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. (WHR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said quarterly profit was about flat as it was pressured by higher raw material and oil costs.


PKK in suicide attack in E. Turkey: sources

TUNCELI, Turkey  - Two Kurdish separatists rammed an oil-filled truck into a police station in eastern Turkey on Saturday in a suicide attack, army sources said.


British police re-open infamous case of vanished British aristocrat

British police have re-opened the case of Lord Lucan, a notorious and rakish British aristocrat who disappeared 30 years ago after his children's nanny was found murdered, officers said.


African Leaders Sign Great Lakes Peace Pact

African leaders signed a  U.N.-backed peace framework for the Great Lakes region on  Saturday, but quickly admitted it might be difficult to  implement amid ethnic violence, poverty and political mistrust.


President Karzai's rival gains ground by appealing to Afghanistan's former anti-Soviet resistance fighters.


Two Churches Bombed as Violence Persists in Iraq

Major attacks have continued in recent days, including several apparent efforts to sow divisions between groups.


'Thinking Cap' Controls Computer in New Experiment

Four people were able to control a  computer using their thoughts and an electrode-studded  "thinking cap," U.S. researchers reported on Monday.


Lisbona, 22:27 - CALCIO, FIGO: MIA CARRIERA AD ALTO LIVELLO FINISCE IN ITALIA

La carriera di calciatore ad alto livello di Luis Figo si chiuderà alla fine di questa stagio...


French President Jacques Chirac favors a moratorium on debt to the Paris Club group of creditors owed by countries hit by the tsunami that devastated southern Asia, his office said in a statement Thursday.


Microsoft Plans Last Windows 2000 Update

With Microsoft spending most of its upgrade development time on Windows XP, it was only time before they announced plans to stop updating Windows 2000.


Asbos don't curb bad behaviour, warns officer

Â· Research argues that orders are not working  Â· Evidence suggests lack of support for offenders


WASHINGTON -- All five members of the Securities and Exchange Commission are being asked by Congress to defend the watchdog agency against accusations that it may be tilting toward business interests and away from investors.


Russia: TV Audiences Prefer News Programmes

Text of report in English by Russian news agency ITAR-TASS  Moscow, 7 September: The majority of the Russian audiences prefer news programmes to other TV broadcasts. According to the results of a public opinion poll conducted by the All-Russian Public Opinion Poll Centre.


By Associated Press |. A single dose of a steroid can quiet the barking cough of croup and let children and parents get some sleep, Canadian doctors report.


Poland to withdraw troops from Iraq by end-2005

Poland will withdraw its troops from Iraq by the end of 2005, Polish Defense Minister Jerzy Szmajdzinski said on Monday. "In my opinion, the deadline (for Poland's mission) should


Phillip Merrick, founder and former chief executive of Washington technology company WebMethods, is launching a new venture today that tries to apply the powers of Web 2.0 to job hunting.


EADS changes policy by naming sole chief

European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co., parent of the world's largest maker of commercial aircraft, ended seven years of dual management that investors said contributed to a projected $6.6 billion reduction in profit at EADS through 2010. Louis Gallois, 63, a French national, will become EADS's sole chief executive. Tom Enders, 48, a German who until now ...


Dinerâs Journal: Fried Chicken in New Orleans

Fried chicken at Dooky Chase's and Willie Mae's Scotch House.


Colombia rebels could free mother and child hostages

Former Colombian vice presidential candidate Clara Rojas could be freed along with her young son as early as Thursday, almost six years after she was captured by Marxist rebels and held in jungle camps.


Earlier this week, several police officers charged in a deadly shooting during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina returned to work. Now, some await word about whether they will face the death penalty.


Proposed Osage Tribal Law Rebuked: Hearings Set

By S.E. Ruckman, Tulsa World, Okla.  May 31--The Osage Nation will hold three hearings to discuss proposed tribal legislation that would establish the Osage Nation Environmental and Natural Resources Department and an Environmental and Natural Resources Commission.


Connecticut claims a 93-88 triple-overtime victory against Indiana on Thursday in the first overtime playoff game in WNBA history.


Siena, 23:40 - BASKET, ULEB CUP: SIENA BATTE KHIMKI MOSCA

In una gara valida per l'ottavo turno di Uleb Cup, la Montepaschi ha battuto i russi del Khimki Mosc...


Italian boxers tone up in edgy Marcianise

MARCIANISE, Italy  - A three-year-old boy punches a boxing bag with a pair of big gloves. Nearby, his father is training a group of wannabe champions. Out in the street a poster reads: "Marcianise, land of boxers."


A government panel recommended that prices be set for greenhouse gas emissions.


The European Union's head office has begun a meeting at which it is likely to recommend that Turkey open EU membership talks with one key proviso: that negotiations be halted if Ankara backtracks on sweeping democratic and human


Britney Spears is to undergo random drug  tests, court documents in her child custody dispute show.


Treviso, 19:18 - RUGBY, SUPERCOPPA ITALIANA ALLA BENETTON TREVISO

La Benetton Treviso campione d'Italia ha vinto la supercoppa italiana superando 26-12 l'Overmach Par...


Michael Jackson Sued by LA Antiques Dealer

Michael Jackson has been sued by a Los Angeles antiques dealer who claims the embattled pop star refuses to pay for nearly $180,000 in furniture that he took home in May.


A 56-year-old man is stable in hospital with a stomach wound after being shot by a police officer.


A coal mine gas explosion yesterday morning in Tongchuan, Shaanxi Province in Northwest China, killed five coal miners and left another 166 missing.


Somali police seek first suicide bombing mastermind

BAIDOA, Somalia  - Somali police stepped up   security patrols in the government's temporary base of Baidoa   on Tuesday as part of investigations into the country's first   known suicide bombing, which targeted President Abdullahi   Yusuf.


The Shi'ite organization showed last week it could shut down Beirut. This is scary stuff -- and there are no good outcomes


It's open season on the Nets as Heat romps at Arena

How's this for openers: The Nets couldn't shoot, they gave up a bushel full of second-chance points, they never guarded the 3-point line, they got hammered and Shaquille O'Neal didn't even have to break a sweat.


The 11 members of the SFA board will meet at Hampden Park to discuss the German's disastrous start to the World Cup qualifying campaign, which has seen the Scots take just two points from their opening three games.


Mark David Chapman felt like a nobody and wanted to "steal John Lennon's fame" when he shot the former Beatle outside his New York City apartment in 1980, according to a transcript of Chapman's most recent parole hearing, released Thursday.


Pentagon supports resumed military aid to Latam

MANAGUA, Nicaragua  - Some U.S. military aid withheld from Latin American nations that did not agree to exempt American military personnel from the International Criminal Court will start flowing again when President George W. Bush signs waivers, a senior defense official said on Sunday.


In Michigan, a Frustrated GOP Supporter Hedges His Bets

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. -- James Esshaki piloted his black Mercedes down the main strip of what's left of the high-end shopping district here, coming to one of the 11 buildings he owns. "Esshaki Properties for Lease" posters hang in the windows where mannequins modeling the latest fashions should be. F...


Update 4: Japan, China Leaders Agree to Meeting

The leaders of Japan and China agreed to a one-on-one meeting on the sidelines of a summit, overcoming a diplomatic impasse between the Asian powers that have been increasingly at odds.


Oregon State coach Jay John was taken to a hospital by ambulance Saturday night after complaining about chest pains and shortness of breath at halftime of the Beavers' game against Washington.


Embattled Japanese PM Shinzo Abe appoints veteran lawmakers to his Cabinet, in a bid to shore up support.


The carnage from an earthquake-driven tidal wave that devastated coastlines from Asia to Africa doubled to more than 22,000 dead yesterday


Secret CIA jails hosted by Poland, Romania: watchdog

A European investigator says he has proof Poland and Romania hosted secret CIA prisons under a post-9/11 pact to hunt down and interrogate "high value" terrorist suspects wanted by the United States.


New book says training can counter offshoring

Protectionist barriers such as visa restrictions may only accelerate the trend of U.S. companies outsourcing software development work offshore, according to IT market analyst Edward Yourdon in a book on outsourcing, scheduled for release October.


European stocks rebounded strongly on Thursday following a late rally by US equity prices overnight, while telecoms provided the main focus for investors.


Tokio, 14:52 - TENNIS, ATP TOKYO: BRACCIALI BATTE KOHLSCHREIBER

Daniele Bracciali ha battuto il tedesco Phillip Kohlschreiber 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 superando il primo turno...


Il ricorso sara' esaminato dalla Corte di cassazione


Senate report says Canadians won't cut greenhouse gases until it costs them

(CP) - It's time for Canadians to stop paying lip service to climate change and start paying cash in the form of higher bills to tank up their cars and heat their homes, says a Senate report released Thursday.


Everton striker Wayne Rooney has rocked the club by putting in an official transfer request. The 18-year-old England striker has been linked with a move with both Newcastle and Manchester United having bids


KHARTOUM, Sudan -- The World Food Program has suspended its operations in most of the Sudanese state of North Darfur and relocated its staff to the capital because of renewed clashes between rebels and government forces, the UN agency said Thursday.


BAE Systems shares slid more than 4 per dcent in early trade after the company, while announcing "good progress" on its Eurofighter contracts, admitted further troubles in the controversial al-Yamamah programme.


Putin signs into law controversial election bill

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill dropping a minimal turnout threshold in polls, which critics say will make them less fair, despite a plea by his human rights adviser not to do so.


By Karen Nelson, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Dec. 14--PASCAGOULA -- A judge's ruling has allowed a utility that serves subdivisions along the Coast to almost double its rates for water service, even though state regulators said "no" to the increase.


Paris - David Beckham and Real Madrid team-mates Zinedine Zidane and Raul have signed to play themselves in a Los Angeles-produced movie called Goal!. Variety magazine reports that the $100-million trilogy


Private Rocket Ship Lands in California After Flight

MOJAVE, Calif.  - SpaceShipOne completed the first  leg of its bid for a $10-million civilian space prize with a  wild corkscrew-like ascent into space above the California  desert on Wednesday.


An Indian train fire that killed up to 60 Hindus and sparked deadly religious riots was an accident, an inquiry says.


Fourteen people were killed and 20 injured when an Iraqi bus overturned in northern Syria, the official news agency SANA reported Thursday.


L'attenzione e' puntata sulle notizie societarie


More shoppers say they are happy to own fake goods, but would be deterred if the proceeds funded terrorism.


Guus Hiddink does not want to manage in the Premier League, according to his agent Cees van Nieuwenhuizen.


Iran "digging a hole" in nuclear dispute

A senior U.S. official said on Friday that Iran is "digging a hole deeper and deeper for itself" in the international dispute over its atomic energy program.


"We've learned to listen to what he says and understand that he's going to do what he said he's going to do." — Lee Edwards, an analyst of presidential decision-making at the conservative Heritage Foundation.


Israeli PM faces crunch vote at party meeting, Arafat admits failures

TEL AVIV : Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told critics in his own Likud party he will continue forging a coalition with the opposition Labour party as hardliners sought to derail his Gaza pullout plan.


La novita' in Dl domani all'esame del Consiglio dei ministri


Microsoft Offering Gov'ts Early Warnings

Microsoft Corp. offered Wednesday to begin alerting the world's governments early to cyberthreats and security flaws in its attack-prone software.


Despite another win, the armored vehicle maker's stock falls.


Boston homeowners, reacting to a fifth year of property tax hikes, have inundated the city with requests for relief.


Furious Jackson Calls for Ban on Eminem's Video

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Michael Jackson has called for superstar rapper Eminem's latest video to be banned as it portrays him frolicking on a bed with young boys.


The head of the US space agency (Nasa), Sean O'Keefe, is preparing to resign, according to US newspaper reports. Mr O'Keefe will meet with a committee seeking to fill the job of chancellor at Louisiana State


A bank heist and a stabbing undermine trust-building efforts. Police blame the IRA.


By Danielle ZielinskiHAMPTON -- The Apollo 1 capsule went on a short voyage Saturday to a newer, environmentally-controlled warehouse at NASA's Langley Research Center, according to a news release issued by the center. The capsule was involved in a Jan.


On the Web, the competition for most popular site can be as intense as the race for the pennant or even the Presidency. So news that up-and-comer MySpace.com beat incumbent Yahoo! (YHOO) for most monthly page views for the first time in November understandably grabbed headlines.


Upgrading to Microsoft Corp's new Windows Vista Business operating system from Windows XP will push PC hardware component costs up by 20% or roughly $100, according to new research by iSuppli Corp.  The average desktop running XP contains components that cost an OEM a little more than $500.


Sen. John Kerry launched a series of blistering attacks on President Bush yesterday, saying the W in his opponent's name stands for "wrong .


Second votes could sway Iowa Democratic race

In Iowa's unpredictable Democratic  presidential scramble, a voter's second choice can be as  important as the first -- and ultimately could make the  difference in a tight race.


Owen says first Madrid goal will help him settle

Michael Owen said his first goal for Real Madrid on his Champions League debut Tuesday would help him overcome a difficult start at his new club.


Airports and roads snarled by snow and ice along East Coast

A storm that dumped freezing rain and as much as 18 inches of snow on the East Coast snarled post-holiday travel Monday, stranding hundreds of drivers on slick roads and reducing Boston's Logan Airport to a single, major runway.


India coach faces uncertain future after World Cup

Greg Chappell will mastermind India's campaign at the World Cup knowing his future as an international coach rests on how Rahul Dravid's men perform in the Caribbean.


Lazio in testa per i cannabinoidi, Lombardia per la cocaina


Typhoon Shanshan, which hit Japan over the weekend, has left nine people dead and more than 200 injured.


G.O.P. Senator's Plan for C.I.A. Is Harshly Criticized by Democrat

Senator John D. Rockefeller IV faulted the plan as hastily prepared and lacking in bipartisan support.


Code line merger seems unlikely I have periodically written about Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) ever since IBM acquired it. Initially, IBM had the wrong messagingâall of its databases were marketed under the DB2 brand, which didn't go down too wellâbut this has now changed with the company's refocus on information management in general and Information on Demand in particular.â¦


Majority of Flemish think Belgium will split: poll

Two-thirds of the Flemish community  from the northern Dutch-speaking region of Belgium think the  country will sooner or later split, a poll by Belgian daily Het  Laatste Nieuws showed on Tuesday.


Taliban suicide car bomb kills NATO soldier

A Taliban suicide bomber detonated an explosives-filled car near a NATO vehicle in southern Afghanistan, killing one of the alliance's soldiers, NATO and the militia said.


TSE to decide on Nikko delisting next week: Kyodo

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is likely to decide next week on delisting brokerage Nikko Cordial Corp.  instead of Friday as has been widely expected, Kyodo reported, citing a senior exchange official.


Authorities Probe Fatal Philippine Bombing

Authorities said Monday that they have identified several suspects but made no arrests as they probed a possible business feud behind a bombing that killed at least


The world's wealthiest investors will put more money into alternative investments, a report finds.


Scientists reported promising gains Monday for treating colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, showing that chemotherapy before and after surgery to remove liver tumors can help keep the disease in check.


Reuters FX trading platform suffers outage

The currency trading platform of news and information provider Reuters Group  suffered an outage on Monday, prompting some dealers to switch to alternative venues or trade over the phone.


The numbers of malicious programs circulating online is reaching 'epidemic' levels, say experts.


Voice 1.0 is so 20th century Silicon Valley start-up Ribbit has announced another $10m in funding, and the opening of a beta developers program for developers wanting to create telephony applications using Flash technology, for a "Voice 2.0" experience.â¦


Jimmy Skinner, 90, Coach of Red Wings, Dies

Jimmy Skinner coached a Detroit Red Wings team starring the Hall of Famers Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay to the Stanley Cup in 1955.


In the Dreamscape of Nightmares, Clues to Why We Dream at All

By all evidence, outrageously bad dreams are a universal human experience.


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Virtual Worlds Creating New Sales Opportunities

By Mark Boslet, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Jun. 23--Get ready for the next generation of Internet users -- it's here already.


(InfoWorld) - Another top Hewlett-Packard executive will leave the company, with HP's announcement on Thursday that its general counsel, Ann Baskins, has resigned, effective immediately. It is unclear how closely involved Baskins, who worked for HP for 24 years, was in theÂ internal investigation scandalÂ plaguing HP. The company is being investigated for potentially using illegally methods in its hunt to uncover an internal source leaking information to the press. HP's chairman of the board hasÂ already resignedÂ and other top executives including a senior counsel and the global security manager have left the company since the scandal erupted. Baskins is among many top officials at HP that a U.S. House of Representatives SubcommitteeÂ has subpoenaed, requiring them to testify as part of the committee's investigation Thursday.


House to Return to Quell Tax Controversy

House Republican leaders were forced yesterday to summon lawmakers back into session next month to quell an uproar over a belatedly discovered provision in a huge spending bill that would have


Baghdad, 2 nov. (Adnkronos) - Un soldato americano Ã¨ stato rapito oggi in Iraq. A darne notizia Ã¨ l'emittente satelittare Al-Jazeera, che ha diffuso un banner mentre era in onda un programma registrato.


Monique Currie scored 23 points and top-ranked Duke pulled away for an 87-65 win over Virginia on Friday night, extending the nation's longest winning streak to 14 games.


ESPN to Launch Mobile Phone Service in Sprint Deal

Walt Disney Co.'s DIS.N ESPN  sports television network is launching its own brand of mobile  telephone service in a deal with Sprint Corp. FON.N catering  to sports fans with news and game highlights on a  next-generation network, the companies said on Wednesday.


High-pressure talks among rival Northern Ireland parties ended Saturday with no agreement to revive a Catholic-Protestant administration, but British Prime Minister Tony Blair insisted that a deal "historic in its meaning" may yet be achieved.


Company looks to sell or license online-ad patents

After a year and a half of investigation, a Georgia technology vendor feels sufficiently comfortable with the defensibility of three of its patents related to online advertising that it's prepared to sell or license them -- or to pursue infringements. Letters have already gone out to Microsoft and Google.


West Brom legend Tony Brown believes it was âinevitableâ Gary Megson would part company with the club after his relationship with chairman Jeremy Peace had broken down.


Republican Rudy Giuliani declared himself a "change agent" on Monday, saying he brought more change to New York City than any other mayor.


"Al Qaida e' in rotta", "L'Iran sospenda il nucleare"


âNo Countryâ and âBloodâ Lead Oscar Nominations

Roll out the black carpet. A lineup of films bleak in tone and worldview will take center stage at the 80th annual Academy Awards next month, with critical darlings like âThere Will Be Blood,â âNo Country for Old Menâ and âMichael Claytonâ dominating t...


Tumbleweeds, Sagebrush and Kielbasa on the Range

âSummer Loveâ has been called the first Polish western and the first Polish spaghetti western, though the truer description might be the first deconstructed art western.


BALCO Head Says Feds Wanted Him to Record Athletes

Victor Conte, head of the BALCO  lab at the center of a global steroid scandal, says in court  papers to be filed on Friday that a federal agent last year  asked him if he would secretly record athletes suspected of  doping.


Yahoo Inc. said Friday it sold $191 million in Google Inc. stock in that company's initial public offering, cashing out some of the 2.7 million shares Google gave Yahoo this month to settle two disputes.


After more than two hours of struggle over a difficult triathlon course, Australian Loretta Harrop was about the length of a football field from a gold-medal finish.


Offense, defense and special teams all score as the Super Bowl-champion Patriots move to 11-1 and crush the crumbling Browns, 42-15, on Sunday.


Intel Earnings Rise, But PC Demand Is Lower Than Expected

Microprocessor giant Intel slightly exceeded the lowered third-quarter expectations it had set for itself last month. But growth was inhibited by inventory adjustments at some of major customers and lower than expected PC demand.


Fed vigilant on inflation -Fed's Pianalto says

OAK BROOK, Illinois  - Federal Reserve Bank of   Cleveland President Sandra Pianalto said on Friday the U.S.   central bank would keep inflation at bay, but warned it was   "always difficult" to set the right level for interest rates.


Thompson Tells Elderly Not To Stand In Line For Flu Shots

TAMPA, Fla. -- Don't panic; there's no need for seniors to wait in long lines for flu shots. That's the message from US Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson.


Frank Thomas put an emphatic end to a three-week power outage. Thomas homered twice to raise his total to 503 and pull within one of Eddie Murray for 20th place as the Blue Jays sent Johan Santana to a rare second-half loss, beating the Minnesota Twins, 6-4, last night in Toronto.


ATHENS -- Leon Lawson was watching over Andre Dirrell's shoulder last night, literally and figuratively, as the US middleweight tried to box his way into the medal rounds at the Olympic Games.


American interceptor missiles are to be stationed on British soil after Tony Blair agreed a secret deal with the United States, it has been reported.


By the end of yesterday's game, with pitching changes and defensive replacements dragging the pace down, it had become closer in appearance to Pawtucket-Scranton than Boston-New York. It was a game - won by the Red Sox, 10-1 - that had tested and tried the patience of even the purist of baseball fans. It had made you long for the ...


Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a narrowed first-quarter loss on a second consecutive quarter of sales growth. Sun released its results after the closing bell and shares rose 7 cents, or 1.8 percent, to $4.


Rumsfeld Query No Shock to Soldier's Wife

Regina Wilson wasn't entirely surprised to see her ex-husband, a guardsman bound for Iraq, on television Wednesday challenging Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld with a tough question.


Gunman kills 3 girls at Pennylvania Amish school

NICKEL MINES, Penn.  - A gunman killed three schoolgirls execution style and then shot himself dead on Monday after bursting into an Amish school in rural Pennsylvania, where he ordered the boys to leave and lined the girls up against the blackboard, police said.


Somerfield snaps up small Safeway stores

SOMERFIELD, the UKâs fifth-biggest grocer, is set to boost its presence on the high street after snapping up 114 Safeway Compact stores from recently-enlarged rival Morrisonâs.


New case of 'dead' Briton found alive and well: report

A man thought to have died 15 years ago has been discovered alive and well -- and claiming British state benefits under a fake name -- according to a report published Monday.


Surgeons cautious on hip surfacing technique

A relatively new technique to repair hips got a cautious reception at an annual meeting of U.S. orthopedic surgeons on Wednesday, with many doctors skeptical that the technology is ready for widespread use.


Report says consumer confidence about the same

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


Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Sports Network) - Dutch club Roda JC announced Tuesday that coach Wiljan Vloet will not be back next season.


Downing Street dodges 'unlimited' broadband debate

The latest victory for people's paralysis The government has responded to more than 9,000 people who signed a petition against misleading "unlimited" broadband advertising by bouncing them back to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which has already repeatedly refused to act.â¦


Wal-Mart Chief Executive Lee Scott laid out ambitious environmental goals in late 2005 as the world's largest retailer sought to burnish its reputation against mounting criticism.


Dutch officials order removal of artwork meant to honor slain filmmaker

Dutch authorities have destroyed a piece of public art meant to memorialize slain filmmaker Theo van Gogh because it included the phrase "Thou shalt not kill." According to Radio Netherlands, the Volkskrant ...


Unraveling the genetic map of diatoms -- microscopic sea creatures -- could pay big dividends in defending the world's ecological systems. By Kristen Philipkoski.


Mark Thatcher, the son of the former UK prime minister, denies any involvement in an alleged coup in Equatorial Guinea.


Blasts Hit Churches, Hotel, Hospital in Baghdad

Explosions damaged churches and hit a  hospital and hotel in Baghdad on Saturday in fresh challenges  to Iraq's U.S.-backed interim government.


PARIS Aug. 29, 2004 - President Jacques Chirac dispatched his foreign minister to the Middle East on Sunday to work for the release of two French reporters abducted in Iraq, vowing to spare no effort to


Advertising: Drug Gets a Cameo in a Film Backed by Its Maker

Admission will be free for a new documentary about coping with chronic illness, courtesy of the drug maker that produced the film.


Cleveland Browns starting right tackle Ryan Tucker is battling an undisclosed mental disorder and hopes to return to football next season, the team said Friday.


SAN FRANCISCO Constellation Brands, a big player in the beer, wine and liquor business, says it has bid 970 (m) million dollars for California-based winemaker Robert Mondavi.


Napoli, 17:46 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: DIFFERENZIATO PER DOMIZZI

Dopo due giorni di riposo per il Napoli ha ripreso gli allenamenti per preparare la sfida di domenic...


Milano, 11:36 - CALCIO, CATANIA: CAMPO SQUALIFICATO FINO AL 30/6

Il giudice sportivo ha squalificato il campo del Catania calcio fino al 30 giugno. La decisione &egr...


Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0 e-mail Client available.

Mozilla, after taking on the Internet browser market which is "owned" by microsoft now decided to take on the Email Client Market, which is also controlled by microsoft.


Truth Wizards: They know a lie when they hear it

WASHINGTON Can you always tell when somebody's lying? If so, you might be a wizard of the fib. A California psychology professor says there's a tiny subculture of people that can pick out a lie nearly every time they hear one.


IBM IBM.N is looking to sell  its personal computer business in a deal that could be worth up  to $2 billion, The New York Times reported on Friday, capping a  gradual withdrawal from the business it pioneered.


Two people are due to appear in court following the discovery of a 60-year-old man's body in Perth.


Treasury yields hit four-month lows on  Wednesday as oil climbed to yet another record high,  threatening to put the squeeze on both corporate profits and  consumer spending power.


Missouri tornadoes kill 2 in wave of storms

Severe weather raked southwestern Missouri on Monday night, killing at least two people and leaving a path of destruction across two counties, authorities said.


Peace deal may free al-Sadr to fight again

The Najaf deal may bring short-term peace to the ravaged holy city after three weeks of urban warfare, but the cease-fire terms could pose a long-term danger to US troops and interests in Iraq


Germany, India pledge to strengthen ties

NEW DELHI - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder wrapped up a two-day visit to India Thursday saying Germany valued its strategic and lasting partnership with India.


Rich Gannon will not return to the field for the Oakland Raiders this season because of a broken vertebra in his neck.


With low carb diets like Atkins being all the rage across the world, a new study has now indicated that pregnant women can also adhere to the diets as it might have a positive influence on the offspring.


Zoo nixes request to send aging elephants to sanctuary

The American Zoo and Aquarium Association on Thursday denied Detroit Zoo director Ron Kagan's final appeal to send the two aging, arthritic elephants to one of two US sanctuaries where they could roam hundreds of acres.


Data About Zetia Risks Was Not Fully Revealed

New evidence shows that drug makers Merck and Schering-Plough never published several studies that raised questions about a cholesterol drugâs risks to the liver.


New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram says the team must maintain their focus as they strive to save the second and final Test with Australia in Adelaide.


President Bharrat Jagdeo has won re-election and his ruling People's Progressive Party increased its majority in Guyana's parliament, the elections commission said Thursday.


A former Xerox customer service agent on Tuesday pleaded guilty to mail fraud for stealing and selling cartridges stolen from his former employer online.


Sling Media hires former MTV digital chiefs

Gadget maker Sling Media Inc. said it  plans to announce on Thursday that it has hired two former MTV  Networks executives to head a new interactive programming  division.


Former private-sector exec moves West Virginia toward center on IT

The decentralization of state government IT was a big change for Kyle Schafer when he left a private-sector job to become West Virginia's CTO. Now he's working to consolidate the state's systems.


Ricky Santos passed for 419 yards and five touchdowns and ran for another score as New Hampshire pulled away in the second half for a 49-36 win over Rhode Island yesterday at Durham, N.H.


THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) yesterday sent a 13-member team to assess working conditions in Zimbabwe, despite the Zimbabwe government characterising the factfinding mission as "not acceptable".


The Detroit Tigers drew quite a crowd for pitchers' fielding practice on the first day of spring training. After bumbling away the World Series last fall, they weren't surprised.


News Corp. exec urges wireless, entertainment partnerships

Company president tells CTIA crowd it's prime time for collaboration between mobile services, entertainment.


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

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


Some important facts about filing your 2006 income tax return:


Capodanno storico a Nicosia e La Valletta per debutto euro


Ukraine president upbeat before election

"So today the possibility of forming a democratic government is very high."  Sitting down for an interview, President Viktor Yushchenko's face and hands tell a story of his struggles -- and Ukraine's. Above his dark suit and striped red tie, his face is badly scarred three years after ... via Oregonlive.com


Michelle Rodriguez has been put on the fast and furious track to jail. The former Lost star was sentenced Wednesday to 180 days in Los Angeles County Jail after admitting to violating her probation from several DUI-related charges, L.A. C...


Army officials plan to  revise the command structure at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, installing a nonmedical general officer as deputy commander to ensure that administrative operations run smoothly, in the wake of reports of  serious problems with outpatient care at the facility, officials said yesterday....


Many everyday objects touched by dirty hands are harbouring and spreading the common cold virus, say scientists.


Prospettive migliori del decennio, cambiare lavoro e welfare


Video game makers name "Gears of War" best game

Epic Games and Microsoft Game  Studios'  alien shooting video game "Gears of War" on  Wednesday took home three honors at the Game Developers Choice  Awards, winning best game as well as awards for technology and  visual arts.


NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 3: Former US President Bill Clinton was admitted to a New York hospital on Friday for heart bypass surgery, a statement from his office said.


CQPolitics.com on Wednesday published a story on the ongoing dispute between Florida officials and the national parties over its early 2008 presidential primary. During its early years of holding presidential primaries, Florida typically held its contest late in the season, usually in late spring. What was the first year in which Florida held its presidential primary before May?


IXOS all a-glow over light-up disco iPod speaker

Groovy Light up your life this Christmas with an iPod and IXOS' Disco Cube, an multi-hued speaker unit that pulses colour in time to the music. It'll keep your player fully charged and with a Dock pass-through point it will happily be your sync cradle too.â¦


Two of Northern Ireland's church leaders have expressed disappointment that talks aimed at restoring devolved government have ended without a deal.


The IB switch guys. Enlightenment reformist doesn't need the cash Israel-based switch maker Voltaire told US federal regulators today it plans to raise up to $100m in an initial public offering.â¦


The UN emergency relief head, John Holmes, is to visit Kenya violence flashpoint areas.


XtremeData volunteers to serve as Intel's FPGA busboy

Altera Inside IDF Co-processor specialist XtremeData has revealed a first quarter ship date for a new FPGA that will tap into the front side bus of Intel's Xeon chips.â¦


Joyous pilgrims mark end of Najaf standoff

Thousands of pilgrims streamed into the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf yesterday as militants left, handing the keys to religious authorities after Iraq's top Shia cleric


Severe weather in several parts of China has killed more than 100 people in the past week, state media say.


In Trade Ruling, Antigua Wins a Right to Piracy

In an unusual W.T.O. ruling, Antigua won the right to violate copyright protections on goods like films and music from the United States as part of a dispute over online gambling.


Partners Weisz, Aronofsky brave film collaboration

Film collaborations between real-life  partners are not always happy affairs, but Rachel Weisz and  Darren Aronofsky say it is 'so far, so good' after making "The  Fountain" together.


McGee makes debut on Hall of Fame ballot

If popularity was part of the criteria, Willie McGee almost certainly would be a first-ballot inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.


The Department of Justice (DoJ) today announced that it would approve Cingular's $41 billion dollar acquisition of AT&T Wireless (Quote, Chart), provided the mobile carrier sells assets, such as spectrum and customer contracts, in 11 states.


Former Conn. Gov. Likely To Get Year In Prison

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland pleaded guilty in US District Court Thursday to federal charges stemming from a corruption investigation of his administration.


DETROIT, Oct. 20 -- Workers at three more local unions of the United Auto Workers have rejected a tentative contract agreement between the UAW and Chrysler, even as union leaders from Detroit spent the latter part of the week lobbying for yes votes.


Wounded pilots land plane after axe attack

Norwegian flight in an unexplained assault that police say could be linked to his asylum status. flying seven passengers from Narvik to Bodoe in northern Norway.


NFL Wrap: McNabb Leads Eagles to Fourth East Title

Donovan McNabb passed for one  touchdown and rushed for another as the Philadelphia Eagles won  their fourth straight division title with a 27-6 win over the  New York Giants in the NFL Sunday.


'Ma entro giugno nuovi coefficienti trasformazione pensioni'


Figgins' 6th hit leads Angels to victory

Perhaps the only thing that prevented Chone Figgins from adding another hit or two was this: his ninth-inning triple ended the game.


OPEC to Cut Production by One Million Barrels a Day

OPEC oil ministers have agreed to prop up sliding oil prices by cutting production by one million barrels a day. The decision in Cairo Friday comes amid a drop in oil prices from an all-time high of more than $55 in mid-October to more than $40 now.


THE brother of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley was yesterday investigating whether it might be possible to buy his sibling's life. Paul Bigley was looking into reports in a Kuwaiti newspaper that a Iraqi militant


Raimi won't direct fourth part of 'Spider-Man'

The plan to make fourth part of "Spider-Man" is underway albeit without Sam Raimi at the helm as director.


The US rebukes a private security firm over the "aggressive behaviour" of its guards protecting the Afghan leader.


IBM and Dagrofa in 50 Million Euro, 10-Year Services Agreement

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Dagrofa, one of Denmark's largest providers of goods for the retail sector, today announced a 50 million Euro, 10-year strategic agreement for IBM to manage Nord Data's IT infrastructure and applications.


Walgreen Co.  on Monday posted a greater-than-expected 9.3 percent rise in sales at stores open at least a year in November, sending its shares up more than 3 percent.


Tokyo soccer robots don't quite have Becks appeal

At an indoor field in Tokyo, dozens of robots played soccer  while others danced to samba music to cheer them on.


Mexico Announces Historic Rain Forest Plan

In this photo released by the Pronatura Peninsula de Yucatan (PPY) a Bromeliad is seen atached to a branch inside the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico on Feb. 2004.


OFFICIALS claim that Slovakia has achieved its goal of creating a favourable business environment and that the country does not need to provide further investment incentives to attract investors.


In order to take the top job at Disney, Robert A. Iger, the companyÂs president, must state his accomplishments without appearing to engage in an unseemly campaign for the job.


Baudo: la presenza dell' 'amico di Silvio' non e' casuale


Blockbuster Ends Late Fees, Sees Flat '05

Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it would eliminate late fees on movies and games in the latest attempt to jump-start a rental business


Prince Charles inaugurates training centre for Nigerian soldiers

Britain's Prince Charles paid a visit to a military cantonment in Jaji town in Nigeria's northern Kaduna State where he inaugurated a centre for training soldiers for peacekeeping operations in Sudan's troubled Darfur.


Iraq's Sistani Leaves London Hospital After Operation

Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's most  influential Shi'ite cleric, was discharged from a London  hospital on Thursday after heart surgery, but will stay in  Britain for the time-being, his spokesman said.


Cardinals 2, Padres 0: Wells and Padres Quickly Nearing End of the Line

If David Wells is to pitch again this season, his Padres must rally improbably from a 2-0 deficit in the best-of-five National League division series against the Cardinals.


Weâre All Gonna Die! Grab Your Video Camera!

âCloverfieldâ is nominally a monster movie, but mostly itâs a feature-length gimmick.


Sassari, 17:10 - CALCIO, INCIDENTI TORRES-GROSSETO: NIENTE STADIO PER 12 TIFOSI

Niente stadio per i prossimi tre anni per dodici tifosi della Torres. Il provvedimento è stat...


SOLUTION 13 Announce New Singer, Begin Recording Sophomore Album

SOLUTION 13, the Finnish band featuring SENTENCED bassist Sami Kukkohovi and POISONBLACK drummer Tarmo Kanerva, have announced the addition of singer Risto Stenroos (ex-HUMAN) to the group's ranks.


DirecTV ordered to drop ads hitting Time Warner

A U.S. court ordered satellite  television operator DirecTV Group Inc.  to drop  advertisements that claimed its service was superior to Time  Warner Inc.'s  cable unit on Monday.


The chief lawyer for Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf says he will give up his post of army chief if he is re-elected.


President George W. Bush hailed a new era of strategic cooperation with India on Monday as he signed a new law that is a major step toward allowing New Delhi to buy U.S. nuclear reactors and fuel for the first time in 30 years.


An American Muslim leader discusses Sunni-Shiite discord--and unity--at home.


From the Latin, the Olympic motto is: "Faster. Higher. Stronger." It says nothing about "Beauty. Harmony. Emotion." Yet those values, promoted by the International Gymnastics Federation, help explain the scandal


Utility crews restored electricity Friday to half of the homes and businesses left without power after Hurricane Humberto, while experts estimated total damages from the storm would cost less than $500 million.


Parts of upstate New York have recorded more than 6 feet of snow, and forecasters with the National Weather Service say it isn't over yet


Lawyer says deserter believes sentence was fair

Tokyo -- Former US Army Sgt. Charles Jenkins believes his conviction and sentence of 30 days in jail for desertion after nearly 40 years in North Korea is "very fair," his defense attorney told The Associated Press on Thursday.


High-performance computing specialist SGI (Silicon Graphics) has launched a line of Linux-based visualization machines, providing the company's cutting-edge graphics capabilities on an open platform for the first time.


Appeals court reinstates most serious Padilla charge

A U.S. appeals court reinstated the most serious charge against alleged al Qaeda operative Jose Padilla on Tuesday, reviving a murder-conspiracy charge that could imprison the former "enemy combatant" for life.