Taiwan's exports to China increased 33 per cent to $US17.7 billion ($A25.23 billion) in the first five months of this year, a state-funded publication reported on Sunday.


Ci mette la testa Sheva e il Milan supera il Barcellona

MILANO, 20 OTTOBRE 2004 - Il Milan ha battuto il Barcellona 1-0 in una partita della terza giornata del gruppo F di Champions League. Milan (4-3-1-2): Dida 6, Cafu 6.5, Stam 7.5, Nesta 6.5, Maldini 7, Gattuso


Villa boss slates players after Burnley embarrassment

Burnley have dumped Aston Villa out of the Carling Cup with a 3-1 win at Turf Moor. A strong Villa line-up went behind after just nine minutes when Graham Branch headed in Robbie Blake's cross.


After Yuva listeners have noticed her as the sweetest voice heard in a long time in Bollywood.


Unilever broke governance rules-investor group

Unilever (UNc.AS) violated  corporate governance rules when it said in 2004 it would  convert some preference shares into common shares, Dutch  shareholder activist group VEB has concluded from an  investigation commissioned by the enterprise chamber of the  Amsterdam court.


The amount of softball talent in the Washington region has risen dramatically in the past decade and the University of Maryland is finally starting to notice.


YOKOHAMA, Japan  - Maurice Greene will be seeking  belated revenge after losing his Olympic 100 meters title to  Justin Gatlin when the two Americans meet in an international  meeting Thursday.


Reacting to demands for an end to provocations, Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Mahmoud Abbas Friday said it's time the two sides began talking.


We take a look at some of the edgiest, most provocative blogs on the Web.


Top Gear host Richard Hammond, recovering from a high-speed crash, is airlifted out of hospital in Leeds.


Truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp.  said on Friday the New York Stock Exchange plans to suspend trading in its shares by December 20 and begin procedures to delist the stock.


A convicted sex offender, described as high risk by police, goes missing from his home in Cardiff.


Do you have business insurance? Do you need it?


Sony launches music players with MP3 support

Sony Electronics has released the first of its digital audio players to support the popular MP3 format, marking a significant shift in its music strategy.


Court: N.J. Man Not Entitled to New Trial

A New Jersey man who pleaded guilty to murder after his lawyer and prosecutors mistakenly told him that he risked being executed if he didn't confess isn't entitled to a new trial, a federal appeals court ruled.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. Nate Kaeding, who missed two field goals earlier, hit a tiebreaking 43-yarder with two-24 left to push San Diego past Kansas City 34-to-31.


LOS ANGELES  - Michael Moore's  "Fahrenheit 9/11," the No. 1 regular-format documentary of all  time, will not compete in this year's race for the best  documentary Academy Award, though it does plan to throw its hat  into the ring as a best picture contender, a feat never  achieved by a nonfiction film.


Mideast funds target Jaguar, Land Rover: report

Middle Eastern investment funds are targeting Jaguar and Land Rover, the British luxury car brands that U.S. owner Ford Motor Co.  is considering selling, the Observer newspaper said on Sunday.


U.S. blue-chip stocks fell on  Wednesday after Honeywell International Inc. and J.P. Morgan  Chase & Co. disappointed investors with quarterly reports, and  high oil prices rekindled worries about the impact on profit  margins.


Roma, 19:43 - Calcio, derby; Baldini: la Lazio ha vinto, Di Canio ha perso

"Il signor Paolo Di Canio ieri sera, sul finire della partita, con i suoi atteggiamenti Ã¨ riuscito a...


Indianapolis take on Chicago in this year's NFL showpiece in Miami.


In Arizona, one House candidate called party officials idiots. In Rhode Island, ad-makers turned a Senate hopeful into a political pinata.


Roma, 15:13 - CALCIO, DILETTANTI; TAVECCHIO: GIOCHIAMO A PORTE APERTE

Da domani un milione e mezzo di persone circa riprenderanno a lavorare per il calcio. Stiamo parland...


Brad Thiessen was toddling around British Columbia in a diaper the last time his school won the Hub's annual intramural all-skate. "I wasn't even 2," said Northeastern's lanky, laid-back freshman goaltender. "I didn't have a clue what a beanpot was."


California heatwave ebbs after claiming 25 lives

At least 25 deaths were blamed on an excessive eight-day heatwave in Southern California that finally started to cool on Wednesday.


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Iran Suspends Key Nuclear Work to Avoid Sanctions

Iran on Monday froze sensitive nuclear work including uranium enrichment in a move likely to thwart US efforts to report the Islamic state to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions.


The killer of French student Amelie Delagrange is a serial attacker who has struck at least six times, Scotland Yard has admitted.


Mr.prezzi, primo intervento nel settore della carne


High Court Weighs Juvenile Death Penalty

WASHINGTON - A deeply divided Supreme Court wrestled Wednesday over whether states should be allowed to execute teenage killers, with several justices raising concerns that the United States is out of step with the rest of the world.    Nineteen states allow capital punishment for 16- and 17-year-olds, and more than 70 juvenile murderers are on death row...


Moto - Biaggi cade durante lâallenamento e si frattura alla ...

SarÃ  operato entro domani mattina a Lione in Francia dallâÃ©quipe del professor JY Coillard. Salvo complicazioni potrÃ  tornare in pista entro un paio di mesi. BOLOGNA - Max Biaggi, il centauro romano della


Suicide bomber kills over 35 in Kabul: police

A suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of the Afghan capital on Sunday, killing more than 35 people, a senior police official said.


Highlights from the SEW Blog: Sept. 18, 2006

Featured posts from the Search Engine Watch blog, as well as our customary headlines from around the web.


Hitachi Global Storage Technologies is launching a new line of 1.8-inch Travelstar C4K60 hard drives. The new drives will feature high-density 30GB platters and ZIF (zero insertion force) connectors for use


Seabed Images Show Ruptures From Tsunami

The first images of the seabed that was rocked by the earthquake that triggered Asia's catastrophic tsunami revealed huge ruptures spanning several miles along the Indian Ocean's floor.


Study Links Light Sleepers to Obesity Risk

People who sleep less are more likely to be obese, according to new research by a clinical scientist at Bristol University. Dr Shahrad Taheri discovered that people who sleep for five hours a night are often


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South Africa beat New Zealand by six wickets in the World Twenty20 to knock England out of the tournament.


A Thai military commander said Tuesday about 1,300 people had been detained following a crackdown on protesters in the country's Muslim-dominated south.


Jim Mora gathered his team for its first meeting in late March and built a fire. A lot of new coaches do that and six months later there are just embers.


Petraeus says Iraq political gains lacking

The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, said on Friday the Iraqi government's progress toward national reconciliation, a key justification for increased troops levels, was disappointing.


Olmert says hopes to meet Abbas in coming days

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert   said he hoped to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas   within days for a summit the international community believes   could help revive peace talks.


Londra, 17:11 - CALCIO, WORLD SOCCER: CANNAVARO PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Il prestigioso magazine inglese 'World Soccer' ha assegna a Fabio Cannavaro, già vincitore de...


Medio Oriente. Identificati corpi delle due italiane coinvolte ...

Sono stati identificati i corpi delle due turiste italiane Sabrina e Jessica Rinaudo, morte nell'attentato di Taba, in Egitto, giovedÃ¬ sera. Lo specifica l'edizione digitale del quotidiano israeliano Haaretz.


Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he would resign in hope of making it easier to extend a naval mission in support of U.S.-led operations in Afghanistan, sending shockwaves through Japan.


New England Patriots fans who want to bet on their team in the Super Bowl will face a significant point spread against the underdog Giants as quarterback Tom Brady aims for a 19-0 record and fourth championship ring.


McDonald Leads Dunhill Championship by One

Bruce McDonald of Zimbabwe shot a 6-under 66 Thursday to take a one-shot lead over South Africa's Ernie Els in the Dunhill Championship.


Bergamo, 14:48 - CALCIO, ATALANTA; COLANTUONO: NON GIUSTO PORTE CHIUSE

I tifosi dell'Atalanta hanno assistito dagli spalti dello stadio alle rifinitura della squadra in vi...


FORENSIC tests show that some of the terrorists who seized more than 1000 hostages in a school in the southern Russian town of Beslan last month were drug addicts, says senior prosecutor.


LAS VEGAS -- Andre Stolz played like a veteran instead of a rookie and shot a 5-under 67 to win the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas by a shot over Tom Lehman and two others.


Rio de Janeiro, 13:58 - CALCIO, BRASILE A ZURIGO PER MONDIALI 2014: PELE' NON C'E'

Non c'è Pelè nella delegazione del Brasile che domani arriverà in Svizzera nel ...


Casey keeps up pursuit of European order of merit

Paul Casey continued his pursuit of the 2006 European order of merit at the Old Course on Friday.


Some Lawyers Seek Changes in Vioxx Settlement

Several plaintiffsâ lawyers have asked that some of their clients be allowed to reject the $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement as others accept it.


Protesters dressed as undertakers and carrying coffins march over the end of emergency surgery in Llanelli.


Stop me if you've heard this one before The European Commission is launching two formal investigations into Microsoft.â¦


Sept. 3, 1935: Campbell Shatters 300 MPH Barrier at Bonneville

The 1930s is a time for pushing limits and behind the wheel of a car nobody does it better than Malcolm Campbell.


Alice Keller is reusing the materials from an old house on her property to build a new one.


Ukraine's new president tells business leaders his country is "deeply corrupt" and promises a crack-down.


Update 1: CA to Pay $225M to Avoid Prosecution

Computer Associates agreed Wednesday to pay $225 million to avoid criminal prosecution in a multibillion-dollar accounting scandal that has brought down several of its top executives.


: UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said yesterday he was âdisappointedâ his son did not tell him the full story of his ties to a firm involved in the UN oil-for-food programme, now under investigation.


Taliban threaten to kill Italian journalist: report

A senior Taliban commander has threatened  to kill an Italian reporter accused of spying if the Italian  government does not meet the group's demands, a Pakistan-based  news agency reported.


A taxi driver sues the parents of a teenager who died four years ago after stepping out in front of his vehicle.


Dr. Pramod Karan Sethi, inventor of a low-cost prosthetic foot that has helped millions of people in developing and war-torn countries, has died. He was 80.


At least two more states are investigating charges of bid-rigging in the US insurance industry brought by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer last week.


More trouble for France's Royal as finance chief resigns

Socialist champion Segolene Royal's flagging campaign for the French presidency was in fresh trouble after her party's economics chief resigned amid a row over the cost of her election promises.


Fidel Castro said Wednesday he is not yet healthy enough to speak to Cuba's masses in person and can't campaign for Sunday's parliamentary elections.


U.S. consumer scientists have conducted one of the first studies detailing how car purchasing has changed since the advent of the Internet.  The investigators found online research has largely supplanted time spent at a dealership.


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Study finds flame retardants in breast milk

Health officials are looking closely at some worrisome research on flame retardants. A new study has found high levels of chemicals called PBDEs in mothers' breast milk.


Uzbeks were casting ballots Sunday in a tightly controlled presidential vote that is widely expected to extend the rule of one of the most autocratic and anti-Western leaders in strategic Central Asia.


Study: Israel Still Responsible for Gaza

Even if Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip, it will still be considered the occupying power under international law and as such responsible for the crowded territory, according to an internal Israeli government assessment obtained by The Associated Press.


UK minister's veil comments stoke Muslim ire

A senior British cabinet minister said  on Friday it would be better if Muslim women did not wear full  veils, inflaming anger among the country's Islamic community  and sparking heated debate on social integration.


The Quad Blog: Q&A With Floridaâs Tim Tebow

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow discusses preaching in prison, the challenges of becoming a starter and what to do when a co-ed asks you to sign her panties.


Schumacher Rewrites the History Books Again

It was not quite business as usual for Michael Schumacher on Sunday. He was on the podium at the end of the Belgian Grand Prix but in second place.


Freegate is not Trojan horse, says Symantec

Symantec is to stop classifying a software utility that enables Chinese surfers to view blocked websites as a Trojan horse. The reassessment follows stories earlier this week questioning the designation of


Roma, 22:43 - VOLLEY, FINAL SIX WORLD LEAGUE: RISULTATI

Risultati e classifiche dopo la terza giornata delle Final Six di World League in corso di svolgimen...


Greece Goes Crazy Over 'Immortal' Walker

Greece, shamed and angered by Olympic  doping scandals, went wild with delight Monday when Athanasia  Tsoumeleka won the women's 20 km walk to give the Olympic hosts  their first athletics gold medal.


Gartner: Lower prices, new users keep mobile phones hot

DECEMBER 02, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Mobile phones are still flying off store shelves around the world, according to Gartner Inc.


Everybody knows the sequel is rarely as good as the original. Why, if one considers sports movies alone, "Caddyshack II," "Rocky V," and, of course, "The Bad News Bears Go To Japan," were particularly fouled-up followups.


China reporter held for fake cardboard-in-buns story

Beijing police have detained a television reporter for fabricating an investigative story about steamed buns stuffed with cardboard at a time when China's food safety is under intense international scrutiny.


CINCINNATI -- Preseason games don't count. Or do they? How much importance does one place on the Patriots' 31-3 exhibition loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last night? At the very least, it counts as a sordid effort, one that left the defending Super Bowl champions at a loss for explanations and prompted what undoubtedly will be hasty retreat to the ...


Australians to Go to the Polls on Oct. 9

CANBERRA, Australia  - Australians will vote on  Oct. 9 in a cliff-hanger election pitting the conservative  government against center-left Labor, with national security  and the economy key issues, Prime Minister John Howard said  Sunday.


EU states draw up new plans to keep track of Iran's nuclear programme in a move unlikely to satisfy Washington.


World airlines' loss estimate: $4 billion

MONTREAL - Despite a jump of 19 percent in world air traffic this year, airlines are expected to lose as much as $4 billion in 2004 because of high fuel costs, the International Air Transport Association said Monday.


'Aviator' and 'Sideways' Earn Golden Globes

Martin Scorsese's film, "The Aviator," won the award for best drama and director Alexander Payne's "Sideways" picked up best comedy at the Golden Globes on Sunday.


Five Things to Know About U.S. Border Laptop Searches

All travelers, U.S. citizens and others, need to be aware of certain issues when entering the U.S. with electronic equipment.


NEW YORK - Uh-oh. This might fire up Donald Trump...


Reform Needed in Arab World to Defeat Terror-U.S.

Secretary of State Colin Powell on  Saturday said Middle Eastern economic and political reform  would help defeat terrorism but many Arabs dismissed his call  and demanded an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict.


Tim, TV and Turkey: a New Holiday Tradition

Thanksgiving week is turning into a tradition of sorts for Tim McGraw concert specials.


Blair's ministers do the dirty work to prove they are 'in touch'

British government ministers are reportedly hurling themselves into filming video diaries of them doing everyday jobs to show they are "in touch" with ordinary workers.


Plants Love Compost; Create It With Materials Around House

By Booker T Leigh  Organic matter does so many wonderful things for a garden and flower bed.  It improves the soil structure, encourages root development, helps the soil drain better and improves the uptake of water and nutrients.


British Military Begins Deployment North Toward Baghdad

Basra, Iraq -- The British military says its troops have begun heading north to Baghdad from their base in southern Iraq. Large flatbed trucks can be seen carrying armored British vehicles up a road through Iraq's southern desert.


Britain's Gordon Brown heads to China and India Thursday for his first visit as prime minister, looking notably to get the world's two most populous countries on board for a new deal on climate change.


Movie-goers showed that they weren't afraid of the "Boogeyman," pushing the horror flick to the top of the weekend box office with a $19.5 million debut.


A VIRUS WRITER has decided that the wants to see the look on your face when you discover your computer is infected by his handiwork.


Dell profit beats estimates, but revenue misses

Dell Inc. , the world's  second-largest personal computer maker, on Thursday reported  quarterly earnings per share that topped Wall Street's average  estimate, though revenue was short of expectations.


Alleged Slayings In Fallujah Spur Military Inquiry

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is probing allegedly wrongful killings of suspected Iraqi insurgents during heavy fighting in Fallujah in November 2004, but officials said yesterday that no criminal charges have been proposed so far.


Europeâs stunning victory over the USA in the Ryder Cup has left the American press wringing their hands and gnashing their teeth about exactly just how the supposed underdogs walked away with a comprehensive 18 1/2 9 1/2 win.


Feeling he had been a good teammate and friend to Pedro Martinez and had gladly accepted being the No. 2 pitcher behind him, Curt Schilling expressed surprise


Problems with PayPal Persist for Fifth Day

PayPal's problems arrive at the very start of the crucial holiday selling season. Users began to note problems on Friday following a software upgrade, eBay said.


Jewels which belonged to the late Greek-American opera singer Maria Callas have fetched 2.19 million Swiss francs (1 million pounds) at auction, triple the pre-sale estimate, Sotheby's says.


Jobs of British Airways Directors Under Threat, Telegraph Says

Three senior directors at British Airways Plc face pressure as Chief Executive Rod Eddington starts an investigation into last week's flight delays, the Sunday Telegraph said, citing an unidentified executive at the airline.


Yahooâs Directors Discuss How to Face Microsoft Bid

Presentations from Yahooâs management and its bankers argued that the company was worth more than what Microsoft has offered.


The footage of a marine killing a wounded Iraqi has roiled the Middle East.


Elena Dementieva hit a backhand winner down the line and the world came crashing down on Jennifer Capriati. After an 86-minute third set, Capriati's most recent, and perhaps best


Jerry McMorris was ousted from the Colorado Rockies' board of directors and management, ending a 12-year relationship between the team and the man who controlled the franchise during its first decade.


Nikolai Zherdev had a goal and an assist, and Fredrik Norrena made 33 saves to help the Columbus Blue Jackets hand the Los Angeles Kings their sixth-straight loss, 2-1 on Friday night.


Only hours before Ukraine's Supreme Court on Friday threw out the results of the disputed presidential election, the night chill had already fallen on some 2,500 tents and over 8,000 people, camped out in downtown Kiev.


He toured the 20th-century horizon as fully as the leaders he wrote about.


Global Music Sales Slipped Again in 2004 - Survey

Global music sales slipped again in 2004, but after four years of declines the record publishers will see the return of growing revenues in 2005 due to online stores and music DVDs, a survey found on Monday.


Johnson & Johnson in Talks to Buy Guidant, NY Times Reports

Johnson & Johnson is in advanced talks to buy Guidant Corp. for more than $24 billion, the New York Times reported, citing executives whom the newspaper didn't name.


War is hell on a presidency. And it plays havoc with presidential campaigns.


Rice sees no U.S.-Iran talks on Iraq soon

The United States does not plan fresh U.S.-Iranian talks on how to stabilize Iraq any time soon but will leave open the possibility for such discussions, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday.


Prem Wrap: Chelsea Roar On As United Advance

Chelsea stormed five points clear at the top of the Premiership with a resounding 4-0 win against Charlton at The Valley - a result that heaps pressure on Arsenal, who must win at Anfield tomorrow to stay in touch of Jose Mourinho increasingly


Panasonic aims to be the first consumer electronics manufacturer to release a high-end DVD recorder that offers network connectivity.


Two years ago, the nation's governors were wrestling with exploding health care costs, soaring populations and agonizing choices over how to keep their Medicaid programs afloat.


Kicker, punter earn praise for their feats

Patriots coach Bill Belichick gave a thumbs-up to the team's kicking game in Sunday's 17-13 victory over the Chicago Bears.


Accra, Oct. 20, GNA - Ghana has improved slightly on this year's corruption perception list by scoring 3.6 as against 3.3 recorded last year, making it the 7th least corrupt among 36 African countries included in the survey.


Insider sources say Apple and Cingular are teaming up to offer some sort of iPod/phone hybrid in 2007 that will be available exclusively on the Cingular network for the first six months. In Listening Post.


China Plans Big Production of Small Satellites

China, which put its first man in orbit last year, has built a national engineering and research center for small satellites, paving the way for large-scale production, state media said on Wednesday.


Ionics Inc. , a Watertown water treatment company with global operations, agreed to be purchased yesterday by General Electric Co. for $1.1 billion in cash.


Talks start amid row over Iran atom goals

Iran began a crucial round of talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday to clarify its nuclear activity amid disagreement between the IAEA chief and the West over judging Tehran's intentions.


A British man was shot dead by three suspected militants in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, yesterday, according to officials in the country.


Greek Police Hand Kenteris Crash Report to Prosecutor

Traffic police have handed their report  to Athens prosecutors on the motorcycle crash reported by  disgraced Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou,  a police source said on Friday.


Katowice, 18:39 - VOLLEY, FINAL SIX WORLD LEAGUE: RUSSIA-BULGARIA 3-0

Nella seconda giornata del gruppo F della final six di World League in corso di svolgimento a Katowi...


Web site shows footage of attack in Mosul

The radical Islamic group that claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack on a US base in Iraq, released on Sunday dramatic videotape showing three militants describing


Feb. 5, 1897: Indiana Pols Forced to Eat Humble Pi (π)

In one of the most famous attempts to declare a mathematical truth by political fiat, the Indiana legislature comes this close to establishing an exact value for pi. Good thing a math professor happened to be wandering by.


South African police fire rubber bullets and stun grenades at striking nurses in the port city of Durban.


Apple said an internal review found that Steven P. Jobs knew the company was backdating stock options to inflate their value.


U.S. arrests over 120 in biggest steroids crackdown

More than 120 individuals have been arrested in the United States on federal charges in the largest steroids crackdown ever, the Justice Department said on Monday.


Grenade found at Hilton Hotel in Jakarta

The Indonesian police said a grenade was found inside the area of Hilton Hotel here on Monday morning, a week after the Australian government warned about possible attacks targeting Hilton Hotel.


IBM  reported a better-than-expected 24 percent rise in preliminary quarterly earnings on Monday on strong sales in Asia, Europe and emerging markets, driving its shares up as much as 10 percent and spurring a broader tech rally.


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama wants to change the government's formula for giving states money for homeland security, with the early voting states getting a little extra.


Time Warner CEO buys more shares in company

Time Warner Inc said on Thursday Chief  Executive Richard Parsons purchased about $500,000 worth of the  company's shares for the second time this year in a show of  confidence in the company's future.


Carnival clings to its soul despite the doubters

The doom-mongers may complain that commercial pressures and a growing reluctance to annoy the posh neighbours are stealing the soul of the Notting Hill Carnival.


Robbie Keane scores twice and is sent off as Spurs maintain their push for Europe with an eventful win over Bolton


IXoundWear Offers Caps for Joggers with New iPod Nano

iXoundWear has announced plans to make caps specifically for runners, joggers and other athletes who buy Apple's new third-generation iPod Nano.


German mother appeals sentence for killing 8 babies

A German woman  sentenced to prison for killing eight of her babies and burying  some of them in flower pots said on Thursday she could neither  understand nor explain her actions.


EDITORIAL: Voting Security: Alaska's System is a Good One;It Passed Its Primary Election Test

By Anchorage Daily News, Alaska  Sep. 13--On primary election night, Alaska's new touch-screen voting machines had some glitches but Alaskans can be confident that nothing nefarious was afoot.


Plan Riles Death Row: Suit: Council of State Broke Rules

By Andrea Weigl, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Feb. 17--Attorneys for two death row inmates have moved the death penalty debate from one obscure state agency to another by filing a petition with the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings.


Micheal Jackson Mad At Eminem, BET Pull Video!

Reports are that Micheal Jackson is outraged by the video and has plans of taking legal action. The video pokes fun at the pop star's nose, the 1984 accident in which his hair caught fire and the current child molestation allegations.


Vivendi Strikes Deal to Lower Its Tax Bill

Vivendi Universal, the entertainment and communications company, clinched a deal with the French government on Thursday that would reduce its tax bill by more than $4.


Movie and TV Writers Authorize a Call to Strike

Screenwriters by a sizable majority authorized their leaders to call a strike against Hollywoodâs producers as early as Nov. 1.


Hospital Response to Cardiac Arrest Often Too Slow, Study Finds

When patients in the hospital suddenly go into cardiac arrest, the staff often takes too long to respond, increasing the risk of brain damage and death, a new study finds.


US minimizes differences with Russia after OSCE clash

The US State Department moved to minimize differences with Russia over Ukraine and Iraq, saying that relations between Washington and Moscow were "outstanding" after the two countries clashed at the OSCE international security body over the issues with Cold War-style rhetoric.


Iraqi oil exports slow for repairs to pipelines

BAGHDAD Iraq's southern oil exports are expected to remain reduced over the next five days as engineers work on repairing sabotaged pipelines linking oil fields to export storage tanks, an oil official said Monday.


Charlie Sobel received a rather unusual bar mitzvah gift in 1971: 14 drawings that had once decorated the set of âKinerâs Korner,â a long-running postgame interview show hosted by Ralph Kiner.


Tennis: Paradorn sets up Henman clash in Paris

PARIS : Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan set up a Paris Masters second round showdown with defending champion Tim Henman after beating Argentina's Mariano Zabaleta 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 in his opening match.


Barghuti Withdraws his Candidacy and Supports Abbas

Palestinian leader Marwan Barghuti, 43, who is serving five life sentences in an Israeli jail, announced yesterday that he would withdraw his candidacy for the Palestinian presidency.


Fears for rhino as hunters are allowed to kill again

Big game hunters can return to Africa to shoot the black rhino after a 20-year worldwide ban on trade in the animals was lifted yesterday.


Johnson Wins, Busch Gains in Title Chase

Jimmie Johnson's series-high sixth victory of the season Sunday was overshadowed by word that a plane carrying members of the Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed on the way to Martinsville Speedway.


Red Sox Fans Exult at End of World Series 'Curse'

Thousands of bleary-eyed Red Sox fans  showed up for work on Thursday still stunned and giddy after a  night of celebrating something many thought impossible: a World  Series victory for baseball's perennial also-rans that put an  end to an 86-year-old curse.


Darfur rebel groups suspend poorly attended talks

N'DJAMEMA  - Rebel groups from Sudan's violent Darfur region on Friday suspended a meeting to forge a common position for peace talks with the government, hoping more rebels would join in the consultations, a mediator said.


Model train software spat threatens future of open source

Throws copyrights from the train Analysis A dispute over some open source software used for model railroads resulted in an important decision last week, involving the scope of open source licenses and the remedies available when they are violated.â¦


Dog breeders thwart California pet neutering bill

A bill that would have made California the first U.S. state to mandate neutering and spaying of dogs and cats was withdrawn by its author on Wednesday in the final legislative stages after fierce opposition from dog breeders.


Crude Drops for Second Day as China Increases Interest Rates

Crude oil futures fell, posting their biggest two-day decline in London in two months, after China's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in nine years in an attempt to stem inflation.


Baseball Minnesota rookie Francisco Liriano reported no problems after throwing yesterday, and the star lefthander could rejoin the Twins rotation before the middle of the month. Liriano, on the disabled list since Aug. 8 because of a strained ligament in his pitching arm, threw 78 pitches during a 16-minute bullpen session. He is scheduled to throw batting practice tomorrow. ``He ...


Emotional Clinton says, This is personal

Hillary Rodham Clinton's eyes welled up and her voice broke repeatedly Monday as she talked with voters in a restaurant about her campaign for the presidency.


U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday after a drop in oil prices eased worries about corporate profits, although disappointing earnings from diversified manufacturer 3M Co.  limited gains on the blue-chip Dow.


Guatemala is set for a second round in the presidential poll as no candidate won a majority on Sunday.


This year's Oscar nominations: biopics, boxing, and a close-fought rivalry

This year's Academy Awards has something it hasn't had in ages: A neck-and-neck race for Best Picture.


EU cautions against early decision on Iran

The European Union presidency on Friday cautioned against an early decision to impose economic and other sanctions against Iran, saying that "for the EU, diplomacy remains the Number One way forward."


GLASGOW, Scotland -- Henri Camara scored twice as Celtic beat Dundee 3-0 to move eight points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premier League.


England head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was delighted with his side's 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Wales and happy with his new-look three-man strikeforce.


Usher, Keys Lead Billboard Awards Finalists

Usher and Alicia Keys lead the pack of multiple-award finalists for the Billboard Music Awards, to be held Dec. 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and set to air live on Fox.


Evicted bushmen from Botswana's Kalahari desert began gathering in Lobatse Wednesday awaiting a verdict on their appeal to move back.


CNN, YouTube to co-sponsor presidential debate

Time Warner Inc.'s CNN and Google  Inc.'s YouTube said on Wednesday they will co-sponsor upcoming  Democratic and Republican presidential debates, enabling people  to submit questions to candidates via videos sent through the  YouTube online video community.


Solar rays can help protect against some cancers and heart disease, say scientists


InfoWorld Names VeriSign's Aristotle Balogh One of Industry's 25 Top CTOs for 2007

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), the leading provider of digital infrastructure for the networked world, today announced that Aristotle Balogh, the company's Chief Technology Officer and head of Global Product Development, is one of InfoWorld magazine's Top 25 CTOs for 2007.


A new row engulfs European Commission over an undisclosed conviction of one of its members.


Advertising: Bringing Home Lessons Learned on the Battlefield

A Madison Avenue executive turned soldier found a mission among the impoverished children of Iraq.


La Nina may impact global weather into 2008: NOAA

The weather anomaly La Nina could  influence global weather patterns through the early part of  2008, according to the National Weather Service.


The maker of the BlackBerry claims Motorola has infringed on its patents and charges 'exorbitant' royalties.


IL COLLOQUIO.  Ciampi: "Non mi iscriverÃ² al Partito democratico. Votarlo? Questo Ã¨ un altro discorso"                                            "Walter occasione di speranza e ora basta vecchi in politica"                                                                                di MASSIMO GIANNINI


'Stop the bickering,' a woman tells Bill Clinton, as he starts another day of campaigning in South Carolina.


UNITED NATIONS, June 12 -- Sudan agreed Tuesday to an expanded peacekeeping force in the Darfur region, according to a communique approved by negotiators from Sudan, the United Nations and the African Union.


London - The English Football Association said on Friday it would soon be introducing a test for the blood-boosting drug EPO. The FA however did not give a timescale when this would happen.


Clinton Donor Appears to Be a Fugitive Again

Norman Hsu, the wealthy Clinton donor who turned out to be a fugitive, failed to appear in court on Wednesday.


Job Search Service Finds Careers for Bloggers  Well, I knew all of this blogging, typing, reading and sitting at home for a year learning about blogging would pay off one day! Blogger-Jobs.com, a Web site launched last month by veteran weblogger Jeremy Wright and www.recruiting.com, provides a recruitment service that matches ...


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So We Win Fallujah. Then What? The big question is what comes ...

So, the long-postponed offensive in Fallujah is finally under way, though it's unclear to what end. Hundreds, probably thousands, of insurgents will be killed.


World Business Briefing: Switzerland: Chip Maker to Close 3 Plants

The Swiss chip maker STMicroelectronics said it would close manufacturing plants in Texas, Arizona and Morocco, cutting 4,000 jobs. The company employs more than 50,000 people, its Web site says. The factories in Carrollton, Tex.; Phoenix; and Ain Sebaa, Morocco, are being phased out over two to three years.


Five Former Natural Gas Traders Indicted

Five former natural gas traders were  indicted for reporting false trades to industry newsletters,  the U.S. Attorney's office said on Monday.


British Telecom sta per lanciare un nuovo servizio per la console portatileche con l'aggiunta di una telecamera potrÃ  fare videochiamate via WiFi                                            Per la PSP il momento della svolta Diventa telefono e si collega alla PS3                                                                                Si connetterÃ  anche via internet alla sorella maggiore per vedere film o ascoltare musicaA metÃ  giugno nella Corea del Sud una nuova PlayStation3 con hard disk da 80 Gbdi GIOVANNI GAGLIARDI


For many people, the question this year isn't just which presidential candidate to vote for, it's when.


Appleâs chief executive talks up his companyâs latest products and offers some frank thoughts about his competitors.


Fischer, Bailly win pursuit events at Holmenkollen biathlon World ...

German veteran Sven Fischer and France's Sandrine Bailly won pursuit races Sunday at a World Cup biathlon meet. Fischer covered the men's 12.5-kilometre race in 33 minutes 40.62 seconds, beating


Australian PM unrepentant over Iraq invasion

SYDNEY : Australian Prime Minister John Howard was defiant about his support for the war in Iraq despite a new report's finding that Saddam Hussein did not possess weapons of mass destruction, the basis for the invasion.


Liberty Media says it has no "hostile intentions" towards News Corporation despite looking to double its stake in Rupert Murdoch's company.


Turchia: adulterio non piÃ¹ reato, sollievo di Bruxelles

BRUXELLES, 15 set - Ora l'Unione Europea tira un sospiro di sollievo. A turbare il sonno dell'Europa era l'intenzione della Turchia di considerare l'adulterio come reato. Nei giorni scorsi a Bruxelles erano


Changes to schools in Carmarthenshire are set to be revealed as part of a major modernisation programme.


Italian secret agents try to save Bigley

Italian intelligence officials who secured the release of two hostages in Iraq are working with their British counterparts to try to free Kenneth Bigley, the captive Briton.


Ohio Inmate's Execution Not Constitutional, Lawsuit Says

TOLEDO, July 2 -- The mother of a condemned inmate whose execution took almost 90 minutes -- an hour longer than is typical -- sued the head of Ohio's prisons Monday.


A day after Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's funeral, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky arrived in the Middle East amid an atmosphere of anxiety about what will happen next.


Spitzer: No Plans To Cede Insurance Probe; Sees Expansion

So much for that sigh of relief: Rebutting a Saturday New York Times story that Eliot Spitzer would "cede" his investigations to the US federal government, a Spitzer spokesman said Sunday the New York Attorney General actually plans to expand his


SBC, Microsoft Ink $400M Internet TV Deal

SBC Communications Inc. will use a Microsoft Corp. software system to transmit television over high-speed Internet connections like the ones SBC will offer after replacing the local arteries of its copper telephone network with fiber-optic cables.


Japan cabinet approves austere budget; SP wants more reform

TOKYO,  - Japan's cabinet adopted an austere 798 billion-dollar budget for the year to March 2006 amid concerns over the country's economic health and outlook as key export growth slows.


Violent Video Games Not Meant For Children, But Parents Buy Them ...

Shoppers in America spend more than $6 billion a year on video games according to a Software Association survey. Holiday sales bring an extra boost to game


Nessuno scambio di azioni previsto con Vodafone


Hands on with Casio's YouTube digital camera

InfoWorld - Casio Computer has developed its first digital cameras with a video mode optimized for YouTube. They come with software that can upload clips to the popular video-sharing Web site with a single click.


Patriot Act strikes Marshall Islands bank

Residents of the Marshall Islands will be unable to use their credit cards from next week after the central Pacific nation's leading bank was cut off from a US partner by the anti-terrorist Patriot Act.


Parma, 15:15 - CALCIO, PARMA; PIOLI: MASSIMO IMPEGNO IN UEFA

Stefano Pioli, tecnico del Parma, è in partenza con la sua squadra per la Francia, dove doman...


Health Tip: Risk Factors for Preeclampsia

(HealthDay News) -- Preeclampsia is a condition in pregnancy, characterized by a sudden, significant rise in blood pressure and swelling of the hands and feet.


Former Raider released from jail after clash with security guard

Former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins has been released from jail after his arrest for being drunk and hitting a night club security guard.


SocGen trader Kerviel held for questioning: source

Police have taken into custody the trader blamed for a $7 billion fraud at French bank Societe Generale, a judicial source said on Saturday.


The US Democratic Party is expected to elect former presidential contender Howard Dean as its new chairman.


UK inflation rose to 2.2% in January, up from 2.1% in December, as transport costs rose, official figures show.


Report to warn of Â£57bn pensions shortfall

Britons are saving Â£57 billion a year too little to pay for the costs of retirement, a government-commissioned report is expected to warn today.


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Babson finishes strong to reach NCAA tourney

For the 19th time in the program's history, the Babson College men's soccer team has advanced to the NCAA Division 3 tournament. Coached by Jon Anderson, a member of Babson's first (of three) national championship team in 1975, the Beavers started with a 4-3-1 record but bounced back to win 11 of their last 12 matches, including victories over nationally ...


Zimbabweans are being asked to contribute to birthday celebrations this month for President Robert Mugabe.


Microsoft sets initial pricing, rollout for CRM Live

InfoWorld - Microsoft continues to prepare for the third-quarter launch of its Dynamics Live CRM service with Tuesday's announcement of initial pricing and product information.


Fugitive Search Focuses on N.Y.-Penn. Border

Troopers began descending on the communities of Carroll and Frewsburg after shots were fired, local residents said.


More than a month has elapsed since the most embarrassing setback in Yankee history. Yet, the images of Game 7 haven't faded. In fact, there's no need to reference the four straight


By The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Jun. 24--RALEIGH -- A Winston-Salem man was arrested on child molestation charges Friday after members of the U.S. Marshals Service's fugitive task force found him in Wake County.


Coming to Many Screens Near You ; Devices That Bridge the Divide Between PCs, TVs and Cellphones

By JOE KIRBY, STAFF WRITER  Could we someday be grumbling, "Geez, all these Web sites and nothing to watch?" Could be. The Web's catalog of video and programming literally swells by the hour.


A new study shows how depression can influence the body's use of glucose and increase the risk of diabetes. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have been looking into some of the factors underlying diabetes in women.


U.S. stocks are seen falling for a  second-straight day on Friday on concerns the economy and  corporate profits will slow after crude futures touched another  record in overnight trading.


Director apologises for Katrina's skirt incident

Vipul Shah, director of films like Aankhen and Waqt is in news.


Mortars hit British army camp in restive Iraq province, no ...

Two mortars hit a military base in a restive region south of Baghdad on Sunday where a battle group of British soldiers have recently arrived, causing no casualties, a spokesman said.


Beat the market and the world will beat a path to your door.


Trasferimento per giudice Gramola dopo riforma ordinamento


Mexican police clash with protesters in Oaxaca

OAXACA, Mexico  - Protesters shot fireworks at riot police and burned down government buildings in Mexico's colonial city of Oaxaca on Saturday, days before President-elect Felipe Calderon was to take office.


Myanmar ruler says democracy only option

bringing democracy, a week after ousting a fellow general credited with setting in motion a roadmap for change. prepare a new constitution, which is supposed to return the former Burma to


Investment fund struggles with bid for EMI music

British investment fund Terra Firma said Thursday it had attracted only 3.6 percent of the capital of British record label EMI with its takeover offer, worth 3.2 billion pounds (4.8 billion euros).


Rumsfeld agrees to stay on as defense chief

President Bush has persuaded Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld to stay on amid criticism of the postwar situation in Iraq, a steady presence in a Cabinet undergoing a wholesale makeover.


In Pictures: Mobility Rules at Computex 2007

The latest technology is on display in Taiwan at the Computex trade show. Mobile products are everywhere--here's what our roving correspondents found.


Medicare Will Not Cover Nerve Device in Depression

Regulators who oversee Medicare said that they did not think it was reasonable to begin covering the implanted electrical stimulator to treat severe depression in patients who had failed with other therapies.


Roma, 16:24 - CALCIO, DOPING: CHIESTI 6 MESI PER COTTAFAVA

La Procura Antidoping del Coni ha deferito alla Disciplinare della Federcalcio, con una richiesta di...


Sony to Sell Only BD-R Recorders in Japan, Will Not Drop DVD-R

As Sony made official yesterday, the company plans to release four new Blu-ray Disc recorders in Japan on November 8, all of which will be capable of recording to dual-layer (50 GB) BD-R and BD-RE (erasable, re-recordable) discs. But a statement by the company's vice president for consumer electronics, Katsumi Ihara, was mistaken by US press sources in its translation to English as saying that the company plans to drop support for red-laser DVD-R recording, in all recordable consoles sold in Japan after November.


Offenders with MySpace profiles arrested

Seven convicted sex offenders with profiles on MySpace.com have been arrested in what Texas officials said was the country's first large-scale crackdown of registered offenders who use the social networking Web site.


Nokia & Vodafone help define Java - yawn

TALK ABOUT HAVING a finger in every pie, Vodafone has come up with another software initiative to make mobile phones more advanced and cheaper to make for the business user.


Kobe Bryant Lawyers Want His Sexual Past Off Limits

Lawyers for basketball star Kobe Bryant  asked a judge on Monday to order attorneys for a Colorado woman  who has sued him for rape not to ask the Los Angeles Laker  about his sexual past.


Government ordered to disclose draft Iraq dossier

Tribunal orders Foreign Office to disclose early draft of dossier on Iraq WMDs


Audizione del top management fissata mercoledi' alle 11


Without a Clue on Flu: A Hapless Performance on the Flu Vaccine

On Aug. 27, 2004, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Julie Gerberding held a press conference and made the following statement: "Yesterday, Chiron announced that it would have a delay


A look ahead at issues and events likely to make headlines in the coming year.


An explosion kills at least 11 people and injures more than 40 in an industrial suburb of Istanbul.


Blog: Besides the June 29 release date, the iPhone commercials tell us more about the most highly anticipated cell phone of the year.


Charley, Frances and the specter of Ivan wreak havoc on industry assumptions. One, sure, but two? Three? By JEFF HARRINGTON, Times Staff Writer.


Accordo raggiunto tra l'ad Conti e il premier Robert Fico


Trovata ragazza in campo rom,potrebbe essere bimba scomparsa


Scientists say they have uncovered an important clue to understanding the origins of the Aids epidemic.


Fashion Wire Daily - Our favorite women's collection so far at Fashion Rio, even if it garnered tepid applause, has to be Cavendish, staged late Wednesday night in the world's most exotic metropolis.


Br: arrestato Jerome Cruciani, complice di Galesi

A quanto apprende l'ADNKRONOS, in un'operazione congiunta portata a termine dalla Digos di Roma e dal Ros dei Carabinieri e' stato arrestato Jerome Cruciani, gia' militante dei Nuclei comunisti combattenti.


He's described torture at Abu Ghraib as "hazing," argued that living in Iraq is safer than in Washington and dismissed President Bush's guest worker immigration program as amnesty.


Hispanic women develop cardiac risk factors early

NEW YORK  - Compared with white women, Hispanic women develop risk factors for heart disease about a decade earlier, according to a presentation today at the American Heart Association's 47th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.


Allawi, Blair working closely to free British hostage in Iraq

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Iraqi counterpart Iyad Allawi said their governments were working closely together to try to free a British hostage held by gunmen in Iraq.


Air France to show videos condemning sex tourism

Air France will show a graphic video on  child prostitution on all its long-haul flights from October,  in an effort to curb sex tourism involving minors, the airline  said on Friday.


Petraeus upbeat over reducing US troop levels

Bush administration's top officials in Iraq tell Congress that the president's new war strategy has brought political and military gains.


Afghan governor rejects force to free Koreans

GHAZNI, Afghanistan  - Force will not be used to free 23 South Korean hostages held by Taliban rebels in Afghanistan and Afghan authorities are hopeful of a breakthrough later in the day, a provincial governor said on Tuesday.


Eli Manning outplays Warner in 1st NY start

CHARLOTTE, NC  Eli Manning stepped to the line, pointing out the defense just like brother Peyton.


Google takes big step to make Web work offline

Google Inc.  said on  Wednesday it was building Web software that runs online and off  to let users work remotely on planes, trains, slow dial-up  connections or even the most remote locations in the world.


Successo a scena aperta per la regia di Hugo De Ana


Don't fault Target for decision on bell-ringers

I am dismayed at the jump to judgment on Target's ban on Salvation Army bell-ringers ["Because it banned bell-ringers, Target won't get my business," Nov. 24].


Entro marzo, e in linea con quanto previsto dalla legge Gasparri, almeno il 20% delle azioni Rai verrÃ  quotate in Borsa. La conferma Ã¨ arrivata questa mattina dal premier Silvio Berlusconi parlando con i


Democrats to attach add-ons to Iraq bill

While Democrats try to restrict how President Bush can spend the $100 billion he wants for Iraq, they also hope to load his measure up with $10 billion in add-ons — from aid for avocado growers to help for children lacking health insurance.


Argentine first lady Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner rode an economic boom and her husband's popularity to victory in a presidential election on Sunday to become the country's first elected woman leader.


Stocks & Bonds: Talk of Verizon Deal Gives the Dow a Lift

Broader market indexes showed slight declines, but the notion of a Verizon deal appeared to inject Wall Street with fresh optimism.


Gm restituira' quota del 10% che ha in Fiat Auto


Tom Stoppard's satchel enjoys a long run off Broadway.


Italy's PM, Romano Prodi, visits Afghanistan for talks with President Karzai and an inspection of Italian troops.


A court mulls a terminally ill man's request to die in a landmark case which has sparked fierce debate in Italy.


British Council offices will defy a Russian order for them to close, the UK embassy says.


Pakistani security forces were readying for a final assault on the extremist Red Mosque Wednesday.


FreeStar Technology Corp. Names Jose Enrique Perez Chief Technology Officer

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 11  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FreeStar Technology Corp.  (BULLETIN BOARD: FSRT) , an international card payments processor and technology company, today announced that Jose Enrique Perez has been named chief technology officer, according to President and CEO Paul Egan.


Roma, 13:00 - CALCIO, OSSERVATORIO; MATARRESE: SONO SERENO

Conclusa la riunione dell'osservatorio permanente sulle manifestazioni sportive, Antonio Matarrese e...


Edmund Hillary, 88, a beekeeper-turned-mountaineer from New Zealand who with his Sherpa guide in 1953 became the first men known to conquer Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak, died early today at Auckland City Hospital. No cause of death was reported.


Did Boston ad stunt really backfire on Turner?

A promotional stunt by Turner Broadcasting may have set off a security scare in Boston and put the network under fire, but it also achieved just what such campaigns set out to do: Stir up big buzz for little money.


Russia focuses on female 'Chechen' passengers after twin plane crashes

Russian investigators announced that explosives were found on both planes that crashed with the loss of 90 lives, as attention focussed on the roles of two dead female passengers believed to be of Chechen origin.


Pak, India have opened many channels for talks: Aziz:

[World News]: Kathmandu, Nov.2 : Pakistan and India have opened many channels for talks and Islamabad wanted to settle all issues, including the core issue of Kashmir, with New Delhi on the basis of mutual respect, said the country's Prime Minister


Organized  clubs and casual groups offer runners the chance to socialize, and to  improve.


SPAIN has a reputation for tolerance and on Wednesday night we were privileged to witness the lazy, relaxed tolerance of the nation displayed in gloriously unequivocal circumstances.


The competition between two leading Internet search engines is heating up anew as Yahoo Inc. plans to announce today that it soon will offer a free, high-speed way to search for information


Fernando ninth and Jacques fourteenth. The team is disappointed, but nevertheless confident for tomorrow's race.


A Scottish student is packing her bags in preparation for a mission to examine mental illness in...

A SCOTTISH student is packing her bags in preparation for a mission to examine mental illness in the Czech Republic.


Lebanon bus blasts kill 3 on eve of Hariri memorial

AIN ALAQ, Lebanon  - Bombs exploded on two buses in a Christian area of Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least three people and wounding 20 on the eve of the second anniversary of the killing of ex-Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri.


Clemens and ex-trainer clash at steroids hearing

Baseball pitching great Roger Clemens and his former trainer, Brian McNamee, clashed under oath at a U.S. congressional hearing Wednesday over McNamee's claims he injected Clemens with illegal performance-enhancing drugs.


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Lessons learned from Milosevic trial: rights group

International courts tackling war crimes should focus on the most serious allegations and only allow accused to represent themselves if they can fulfill the role, U.S.-based Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.


Nicki Aycox ("Cold Case") and Erik Palladino ("E.R.") are among the stars of the FX pilot "Over There," which centers on the members of an Army unit sent to Iraq on their first tour of duty.


Officials: Flu vaccine plentiful in Minn.

There should be plenty of flu vaccine to go around this year, unlike last year when supplies ran out. About 100 million doses of vaccine will be produced this year.


Schering-Plough Has No Love for the Media

The drug company pushes on after the Enhance trials.


Pak welcomes India's statement to look into Kashmir proposal

Welcoming India's statement that it would look into President Pervez Musharraf's new formulation to resolve Kashmir issue if it is made formally, Pakistan has said it reflected a "positive" and "constructive" approach to resolve the problem.


Digital Music Field Becoming Increasingly Crowded

CHICAGO _ As another summer of catchy pop songs comes to an end, prepare for a fall that brings an array of new digital options for music fans.  That's because it was a summer of music deals, starting in July when Microsoft Corp.


Pres. Bush Brings Aid to Hurricane Stricken Florida

On Wednesday, President George W. Bush toured hurricane damaged areas in Florida for the second time this summer. The president joined with his brother, Florida Gov.


Man in court over Manchester triple murder

A man appeared in court today charged with the triple murder of a mother and her two children.


CBS Is Fined $550,000 for Super Bowl Incident

The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice of a $550,000 fine against because of an incident during the Super Bowl halftime show.


Schwarzenegger and the Bush administration duke it out over who has the right to regulate tailpipe emissions.


Tra beauty farm e agriturismi i professionisti del benessere

Trentamila imprese e 16 miliardi di euro. Tra bellezza, salute e management, il settore del wellness diventa sempre piÃ¹ professionalizzato


Reports Suggest Bigley Murderers Were Close to Capture

The family of murdered British hostage Ken Bigley were today trying to come to terms with his brutal beheading, as reports suggested his killers may have acted after fearing they were about to be captured.


IBM puts software facility in West Bengal

(InfoWorld) - IBM Corp. has set up a new application services facility in India's north-eastern state of West Bengal, in a city that has emerged as one of the country's key software and services hubs. The new facility is in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, and is equipped to have about 3,000 staff, a spokeswoman for IBM India said. She could not give a timeframe for the expansion. Kolkata has emerged as a center for IT services because of the surprisingly business-friendly policies of West Bengal's communist government. A number of multinational companies and Indian outsourcers, with bases in Bangalore, Mumbai or Delhi, have expanded to Kolkata in a bid to tap new pools of talent. IBM already has three other delivery centers in the city, and it's home to IBMâs second-largest pool of employees in India after Bangalore. The Armonk, New York, company announced in June that it isÂ investing $6 billion in IndiaÂ over the next three years. It's part of IBM's strategy to grow its presence inÂ emerging markets such as China and Brazil, because they offer vast pools of staff and also because they are attractive markets themselves. IBM had about 43,000 staff in India as of June. It has hired more staff since then for its software and business process outsourcing (BPO) operations in India, according to industry sources.


It's a takeout world. Why should Christmas be different? Three New Yorkers grab the phone.


Caesars Entertainment Inc.CZR.N  on Thursday posted a rise in third-quarter profit as Las Vegas  hotels filled up and Atlantic City properties squeaked out a  profit that was unexpected by the company.


His new film stars Arjun Rampal, John Abraham, Lara Dutta, Amisha Patel and Mithun Chakraborty.


By Anonymous  Editorial Perhaps it's churlish to preach prudence in an issue dedicated to a celebration of the growth of digital, but for those people around in the last internet boom, the sense of deja vu in current times is unsettling.


Sir Alex Ferguson has now accused Dennis Bergkamp of a stamp as the row over last Sundayâs clash Battle of Old Trafford II continues to simmer on.


The company earned $1.07 billion in the fourth quarter, helped by steady but moderate growth in its core operations.


The History of Art, in Baggy Jeans and Bomber Jackets

Just three years out of art school and represented by major galleries, Kehinde Wiley traces the arc from Giotto to ghetto fabulous.


Manchester United leave it late to stay top

Sport: Premier League round-up:  Goals from Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured that Sir Alex Ferguson's side stayed clear of Arsenal and Chelsea, who also won


Bryant puts Arenas in shade as Lakers sink Wizards

Kobe Bryant scored 39 points to overshadow Gilbert Arenas in a showdown between two of the NBA's top scorers as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Washington Wizards 118-102 on Saturday.


Yahoo further strengthens its service to advertisers by buying online advertising business BlueLithium for $300m.


UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said he was "very disappointed and surprised" that his son received payments until February from a firm that had a contract with Iraq's oil-for-food program that is the subject of numerous corruption investigations.


Baghdad - A car bomb tore through an Australian army patrol on Monday in an attack close to the country's embassy in Baghdad has left three Iraqis dead and 16 people wounded, including three Australian soldiers.


DOJ: 'Net Neutrality' Precludes Broadband Investment, Threatens Free Markets

In a filing before the US Federal Communications Commission this morning, the Dept. of Justice's Antitrust Division argued that proponents of "net neutrality" would stifle the natural course of free market innovation in Internet technologies.


Violent street clashes usher in a year of elections and call into question the claim that eight years of Putin rule has created stability in Russia


The announcement cast further doubt on SociÃ©tÃ© GÃ©nÃ©raleâs assertion that the rogue trader, JÃ©rÃ´me Kerviel, acted alone.


Suicide truck bomber kills 18 near Baghdad college

A suicide bomber driving a small truck rigged with explosives blew up near a Baghdad college on Tuesday, killing 18 people in an attack that came just a day after bomb blasts ripped apart two crowded city markets.


Rangers striker Dado Prso has revealed he has sacked himself as the clubâs penalty taker. The Croatia international netted from the spot to hand his side a vital 1-0 win at Hibernian yesterday.


Kids Should Watch Calories During Holidays, Too

FRIDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDayNews) -- Your waistline isn't the only one you need to keep an eye on this holiday season -- you also need to make sure your children don't overindulge.


Regis Philbin, the longtime U.S.  daytime television personality and former host of the hit game  show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," said on Monday he will  undergo open-heart surgery later this week.


A former gang member could face life in prison for a jewelry heist that resembled robberies he described in a memoir about gang life.


Combinazione: 4-29-70-82-86-88, Jolly 8, Superstar 2


Computer manufacturer IBM has been given the go ahead to build the world's most powerful supercomputer.


Bush nixes suggestions Iraq in civil war

Under intense pressure to change course, President Bush on Tuesday rejected suggestions Iraq has fallen into civil war and vowed not to pull U.S. troops out "until the mission is complete."


Back in January, it seemed no one wanted David Beckham except the Los Angeles Galaxy.


U.S. Orders Modification of Klamath River Dams

SEATTLE, Jan. 30 -- In a decision that could trigger the largest dam-removal project in world history, the federal government said today that four hydroelectric dams on the troubled Klamath River must undergo costly modifications to allow passage for salmon.


Police arrest nine after Australian island riot

Police arrested nine people on a remote Australian island on Saturday after about 200 islanders protesting against the death of a man in custody burnt down a police station, police residence and a courthouse.


Tiffany & Co. selling stake in Aber Diamond

TORONTO - Aber Diamond Corp. said Tuesday that world-renowned retailer Tiffany & Co. has sold its 8 million shares of Aber, and the companies have ended their discount sales agreement .


US commander takes a wait-and-see approach

BAGHDAD -- General David Petraeus, the top US commander in Iraq, said yesterday that he would examine "some months" from now whether to seek an extension of the administration's troop increase, and that he had no plans to request additional forces.


Italian fashion designer Gianfranco Ferre  died at Milan's San Raffaele hospital on Sunday after suffering  a brain hemorrhage, the hospital said in a statement.


San Quentin Debate: Death Row vs. Bay Views

The debate over an additional death row in San Quentin, Calif., focuses on real estate prices and views, not on the fact that the prisoners essentially serve life sentences.


Californians may be forced to neuter pets

California may become the only U.S. state to require the sterilization of pets under a bill passed by the state Assembly, pitting dog and cat lovers against animal rights activists.


SANTA CATERINA VALFURVA, Italy -- Until the last skier in the women's downhill took off down the sunbathed course yesterday, the US Ski Team was poised to win its fifth medal in six races in these World Alpine Championships.


Heraklion, 22:41 - CALCIO, EUROPEI 2008: GRECIA-MOLDAVIA 2-1

La Grecia ha battuto la Moldavia 2-1 (1-0) in un incontro del gruppo C delle qualificazioni a Euro 2...


That's what some IT managers say, a survey finds. Even more believe it'll be the toughest Windows update ever.


Hurricane Ivan had historic New Orleans in its sights and every airport in the area was shutting down. There was one last flight from Washington on Tuesday evening that would get us close to the eye of the storm.


Yahoo still mulling its options, Yang says

Yahoo has not reached a decision about Microsoft's acquisition offer and is considering "a wide range of potential strategic alternatives," Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang said in an e-mail to employees on Wednesday.In the e-mail, which was addressed to "yahoos" and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Yang said the Yahoo board is still reviewing the deal and will "take the time it needs to do it right.""Our board is thoughtfully evaluating a wide range of potential strategic alternatives in what is a complex and evolving landscape," he wrote in the e-mail, typed in all lowercase letters.Microsoft made its unsolicited bid for Yahoo last Friday, offering to pay $44.6 billion for the company, or 62 percent over Yahoo's closing share price Thursday. The deal would greatly expand Microsoft's search and advertising business and could help it to compete better with Google online.Yahoo is understood to be lukewarm on the offer. The company hopes a rival suitor will emerge with a counteroffer or that it can forge a deal with Google that will allow it to remain independent, according to Wednesday's Wall Street Journal newspaper, which cited unnamed sources.However, analysts have said it is unlikely another company could match Microsoft's sizeable offer, and a business deal between Yahoo and Google could raise antitrust concerns because of Google's already dominant market position.In the e-mail, Yang thanked the Yahoo staff for staying focused on their work amid the turmoil. The company has hired "top advisors" to assist it through the process and is focused on maximizing value for its shareholders, he said.


Microsoft introduces fingerprint recognition

Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled nine new mice and keyboards, including the company's first hardware products with fingerprint-recognition technology.


Ho Chi Minh Trail area safe for wildlife

Four decades after U.S. warplanes plastered it with bombs, a remote corner of the old Ho Chi Minh Trail in Cambodia is making a comeback as a treasure trove of endangered wildlife.


Israel seizes Hamas leaders, violence goes on

NABLUS, West Bank  - Israeli forces seized a Palestinian minister and other officials on Thursday in a crackdown on Hamas, which defied a call by President Mahmoud Abbas to stop firing rockets at Israel.


Congo Ex-Rebel Group Pulls Out of Government

The former main rebel group during Congo's civil war pulled out of a power-sharing transitional government on Monday, dealing a major blow to the country's already fragile peace process.


U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Monday that Iraq is close to civil war, as the Bush administration stepped up diplomatic efforts to stabilize the wartorn country.


In his State of the Union address, President Bush called Afghanistan a young democracy where children go to school and Afghans are hopeful. But he didn't mention the violence that has killed 147 students and teachers, and closed 590 schools in the last year Â almost as many as the 680 the U.S. has built.


Akamai to acquire Netli for $177m in stock

Akamai Technologies Inc. will pay $177 million in stock for Netli Inc., a Mountain View, Calif., company that helps businesses speed up their online software applications.


A South Texas district attorney was in jail early Monday for refusing to let police search his office over allegations of abuse of office and theft, officials said.


Discoveries about the "oldest light" in the Universe earn John Mather and  George Smoot a Nobel Prize for physics.


Arsenal chairman backs Wenger over Ruud row

Arsenal won't waver in their support for boss Arsene Wenger, despite the Frenchman being hit by an FA charge of misconduct last night.


Development Halt at Greenhouse: Bianchi Site in East Patchogue Might Be Added to State Superfund List After Toxins Were Found

By Elizabeth Moore, Newsday, Melville, N.Y.  Sep. 13--They were once the largest producers of gardenias in the United States, and later the world's biggest grower of cymbidium orchids.


An adapter made by Siemens to extend Internet access to cordless phones is now loaded with Skype Internet telephone software, allowing the same phone to make calls using the Internet or the traditional phone network.


TiVo, Netflix sign movies-on-demand deal

And Mike Ramsay, TiVo's CEO, resigns from his board position at Netflix to avoid conflicts of interest.


Afghan president makes rare campaign trip

Watched over by American bodyguards and sharpshooters, Afghanistan's eternally optimistic interim president told a campaign rally of 10,000 people Tuesday that this weekend's election is a key step in their recovery from


Clashes erupted between US forces and Iraqi fighters on Tuesday after two car bombs exploded in Ramadi, 70 miles west of Baghdad. Ramadi is one of the Sunni Triangle cities where US and Iraqi forces are planning


Critics question EPA's tighter ozone limits

The Environmental Protection Agency offered tighter standards for ozone pollution for the first time since 1997 but critics said on Thursday the proposal is more lax than what the EPA's own experts recommended.


A major statement was made to the heavyweight division on Saturday night: The Klitschko "world domination" has officially begun.


US calls for full Sudanese cooperation with Darfur peacekeeping

The United States on Tuesday called for full Sudanese cooperation with the deployment of international peacekeepers in the war-shattered Darfur region.


Blog: Now you don't have to go to a store or sit in front of your computer to get your shopping done. With a few clicks, you can buy stuff right from your phone.


Big Video Game Producer Receives More Subpoenas

Take-Two Interactive Software said it received additional grand jury subpoenas seeking information about its financial activities.


Even-mannered and analytical possibly to a fault, the word just fits Bill Snyder. It's more than just Snyder's goal for the Kansas State offense.


Seven Swiss firefighters are feared dead after the ceiling of a car park collapses during a fire.


BAQOUBA, Iraq - Insurgents attacked American soldiers and Iraqi police Monday, and officials said at least nine people were killed and 15 wounded, including four US troops.


Valentine's Day Gadget Gift Round-up... for her

Reg Hardware's second round-up of cool kit. This time, prezzies for the lady in your life...


La Spezia, 16:19 - CALCIO, SPEZIA: ARRIVATO TRANSFERT PER FERNANDEZ PARENTINI

Lo Spezia potrà utilizzare fin da domani Gabriel Fernandez Parentini. E' arrivato in sede, in...


She is the first African woman to be awarded the peace prize since it was created in 1901. A surprised Mrs Maathai broke the news to reporters minutes before the official announcement.


A Ramallah, nella sede del consiglio legislativo palestinese


Last Sunday, tens of thousands of Israeli citizens filled the streets of Jerusalem in protest of the long awaited, long overdue Israeli withdrawal of approximately 8,000 Jewish settlers from Gaza.


Canada to formally protest to U.S. over deported man

Canada will formally protest to the United States over the case of a Canadian man deported to Syria by U.S. agents, Prime Minister Stephen Harper told President Bush on Friday.


Mortar bombs kill at least three in Mogadishu

Five mortar bombs struck northern Mogadishu on Monday, killing at least three people, wounding several others and flattening homes in the Somali capital's latest outbreak of post-war violence, witnesses said.


Twenty-two people were killed and 72 wounded in one of the deadliest guerrilla attacks on a US military base in Iraq's northern city of Mosul, the US military said in a statement Wednesday.


EU seeks troops for Mideast peacekeeping

European Union nations will make a renewed attempt Wednesday to raise troops for a U.N. peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, but many remain wary of committing soldiers without safeguards to ensure they don't get sucked into the Middle East conflict.


Herman Brix, 100; Olympian became Tarzan in movies

Herman Brix, 100, an Olympic shot-put medalist who became a screen Tarzan in the mid-1930s and went on to act in more than 100 other films under the name Bruce Bennett, died Feb. 24 at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, Calif. He had complications from a broken hip.


German consumer spending dented as retail sales fall in November

German retail sales took an unexpected tumble in November, denting hopes for a noticeable pick-up in consumer spending in the eurozone's biggest economy, where chronically weak domestic demand remains the main stumbling block to recovery, any time soon.


Lawmakers are unconvinced by Administration claims that the glass is half full in America's 'forgotten war'


Study: Genes factor into female infidelity

Genetic factors influence female infidelity and the number of sexual partners women have, British scientists said on Wednesday. They studied the responses of 1,600 pairs of identical


NL Wrap: Padres Ease Past Giants Despite Bonds Homer

Jay Payton's three-run homer led  the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants  in National League play Saturday, despite a 701st career blast  from Barry Bonds.


Pulp-fiction pioneer Sonia Greene married horror master H.P. Lovecraft. Why has her name been erased from Wikipedia? In Table of Malcontents.


Foreign Ministry Ready to Intervene for Businessman Kahraman ...

A video has been broadcast of Turkish businessman Kahraman SadikoÃ°lu, who was kidnapped for ransom in Ummu Kasr in Iraq. Sadikoglu says in the video that he was in Iraq for trade and after the investigations of his kidnappers he will be set free.


Pope says trip to Turkey 'unforgettable'

Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that his recent trip to Turkey was an "unforgettable" experience that he hoped would lead to dialogue with Muslims. However, some Islamic leaders said the pope had not sufficiently made amends for his September remarks on Islam and violence.


Lo dice Pavanello, dell'associazione Ambiente e Lavoro


A year after a Frenchwoman received the world's first partial face transplant, doctors say the operation was a success and she is gaining more and more sensitivity and facial mobility.


COLOMBOâStill reeling from its worst natural disaster in history, Sri Lanka braced today for the painful fallout from "tidal waves terror" that engulfed the island's shoreline.


Sono i vincitori del concorso Next Generation


Illinois Court Reinstates Jordan's Ex-Lover's Suit

The Illinois Appeals Court on Thursday reinstated a lawsuit by an ex-lover of Michael Jordan that says the former basketball superstar promised her $5 million to hush up their affair.


All one- and two-bedroom properties for sale in England and Wales now need a Home Information Pack.


Livorno, 14:21 - CALCIO, ORSI: LIVORNO EMOZIONATO CONTRO JUVE MA NIENTE PAURA

INessuna paura della Juve. E' con questo stato d'animo che il Livorno prepara la trasferta di domani...


North Korea Denies Change in Kim Jong Il's Status

North Korea has denied reports that portraits of its unpredictable leader have been removed from some public spaces. The reported removals have sparked speculation about changes in the power


Sharon seeks support for planned coalition; Gaza violence kills ...

JERUSALEM  - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon tried to rally support for the building of a new coalition to implement his planned pullout from Gaza, where two Palestinian militants and an Israeli soldier were killed in a new upsurge of violence.


Open-source software, namely Linux, is nipping more sharply at the heels of Microsoft, leading the software giant to defend itself more fiercely than ever against the insurgent rise of freely distributed, collaboratively coded programs.


PeopleSoft throws customers a discount and free upgrade

PeopleSoft Inc. unveiled a new incentive program on Wednesday offering customers free upgrade assistance and a credit toward new purchases, an initiative the company hopes will spark sales and encourage customers to move to its latest releases.


Equatorial Guinea officials have asked South Africa for permission to interview Mark Thatcher about an alleged coup plot.


Singer George Michael says a new film about his life is the beginning of a retirement from public view.


Saudi prince signs 800m-pound hotel investment venture

Billionaire Saudi businessman Prince Al-Walid bin Talal has signed an 800-million-pound joint venture with the Bank of Scotland and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts to invest in luxury hotels in Europe, his company said.


Tanto bianco nella collezione firmata da Cristina Ortiz


Three wins over top 10 teams in eight days has turned Rutgers into the hottest team in women's college basketball.


Umpire Winters suspended for rest of regular season

Veteran umpire Mike Winters has been  suspended for the rest of the regular season following an  encounter over the weekend with San Diego Padres outfielder  Milton Bradley, Major League Baseball said on Wednesday.


Winamp flaw: Digital attacks use skins for camouflage

Users of the music player should watch out for hacked themes; a flaw allows would-be intruders to take control of PCs.


Before ManiaTV.com first launched, founding CEO Drew Massey bought a 1960s school bus from a junkyard to hold the online music channel's production equipment.


A 20-year-old man is the second to be arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Martin Dinnegan.


Community News: Latest PHPClasses.org Releases for 10.24.2007

Latest PHPClasses.org Releases:Nweb ImageLeast Squares FitCalendar CalculationsParagraphGDColorSimple EnumerationFile Exchange ProtocolFind dateNaf_ValidatorGeneric Form classMulti Threaded Daemon


Young Yaser Esam Hamdi is about to return to his Saudi Arabian home where he will become an answer in a trivia quiz and the subject of the occasional "Where are they now?


Last year's beaten finalists Arsenal avoided disaster with a 0-0 draw at FC Porto which was enough for both teams to go through to the Champions League knockout stages.


Sihanouk wants dancer son to be next king

PHNOM PENH - Cambodia's retired king yesterday for the first time publicly backed his 51-year-old son, Prince Norodom Sihamoni, to take over the throne he relinquished last week.


and smiled for photographers after discussing their captivity with him at his presidential palace in Kabul. Reporters were not allowed to ask questions, but Nayan said he was well and grateful for the support he received from home.


Vince Carter scores 43 points and Jason Kidd has a triple-double in the New Jersey Nets' 107-97 overtime victory over a Philadelphia team without Allen Iverson.


Cresce nel quarto trimestre 2007 del 64% a 3,6 mld di euro


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger used his second State of the State speech to call for spending cuts — not tax hikes — in order to close an $8.1 billion deficit, pleading with lawmakers to "ignore the lobbyists."


A Muslim inmate says prisoners around the country are regularly mistreated by their jailers because of religious faith. The Supreme Court is considering his case Monday.


Whoâs the Most Charitable of Us All? Celebrities Donât Always Make the Cut

When a portion of a celebrityâs paycheck or time goes to a pet cause, the effort is inevitably lauded. But to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the yardstick is much higher.


Review: `Feast' an overstuffed melodrama

That "Feast of Love" is an overstuffed melodrama, better suited for broadcast as a TV movie of the week than as a theatrical release, is bad enough.


Altrimentri ministro potrebbe partecipare in prima persona


Cisco Systems has announced that it will acquire privately held startup Protego Networks for $65 million. The move brings many possibilities to Cisco.


Tigers lose scholarship, recruiting on road

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The NCAA has handed down additional minor penalties to the University of Missouri in the wake of a spate of secondary rules violations, ESPN.


DaimlerChrysler, Chery close to car deal: sources

Auto giant DaimlerChrysler AG  (DCXGn.DE) is in detailed discussions with China's Chery  Automobile to make cars for sale in the United States and other  markets and could finalize the deal soon, sources said on  Friday.


PARIS Crude oil prices rose to a record Thursday, reaching $53 for the first time amid continuing disruption to US production and a threat to Nigerian output from worker unrest.


Dall'Afghanistan si rompe il silenzio: "E' detenuto in una nostra base"D'Alema incontra il procuratore Ferrara, deciso coordinamento governo-magistratura                                            Il portavoce dei talebani "Mastrogiacomo sta bene"                                                                                La disponibilitÃ  di Emergency per una soluzione positiva della vicendaGino Strada: "Non Ã¨ nostro compito fare trattative ma possiamo fornire dei canali"


Traditional Korean Marriage Meets Match on the Internet

A growing number of matchmaking services in South Korea, where families still arrange many marriages, rely heavily on the Internet.


Dixie Chicks, Mary J. Blige and the Red Hot Chili Peppers Win Grammys

The Dixie Chicks , Mary J. Blige and the Red Hot Chili Peppers won multiple honors on Sunday at the 49th annual Grammy Awards.


Egypt has only 40 pct Internet after cables break

Egypt had less than half its Internet  capacity available on Thursday because of breaks in two  undersea cables that have also affected the Gulf region and  south Asia.


CBS wants to buy the next YouTube, not YouTube

CBS Corp (CBSa.N) is interested in  spotting the next big phenomenon in user-generated programming  over the Internet, not buying market leader YouTube, Chief  Executive Leslie Moonves said on Thursday.


Musharraf uses book deal to dodge 'bomb' spat

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf   cited a book deal during an appearance with President George W.   Bush on Friday to avoid repeating a purported U.S. threat to   bomb his country "back to the Stone Age" after the September 11   attacks.


La notizia Ã¨ stata data dalla rivista People. "Mai stati cosÃ¬ felici", dice la portavoce dell'attrice. La cerimonia Ã¨ in programma in Francia il prossimo anno                                            Nozze in vista per Eva Longoria e Tony Parker la "casalinga disperata" e la star del basket


Udine, 16:55 - CALCIO, UDINESE; MARINO: IN COPPA SPAZIO AL TURN OVER

Non snobba la gara di coppa Italia con il Bari il tecnico dell'Udinese Pasquale Marino, ma intanto a...


Hamas PM hopes for unity deal in talks with Abbas

Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas said on Monday he hoped a meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas would result in an agreement on a unity government to end a crippling Western embargo.


Americans Urged to Be Careful Around Christmas Tree

Deck the halls, but don't fall doing it, U.S. health officials warned on Thursday.


Parmalat Announces Suits Against 45 Banks

Parmalat SpA is suing 45 financial institutions to try to claw back money lost in the runup to its crash a year ago, the Italian dairy giant said Thursday.


The racist chanting by Spanish fans at Wednesday night's friendly international in Madrid has left the government here red-faced and fearing a black-mark against the city's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.


A spokeswoman for the foreign ministry, Daniela Stoffel, said the 267 Swiss currently in Ivory Coast had not been affected by the violence directed at French citizens and French holdings.


US mobile phone giant AT&T says it will give its customers direct access to digital music service Napster.


Unit Makes Do as Army Strives to Plug Gaps

The pressures on the Army are apparent in the Third Infantry Division, which is preparing to go back to Iraq for a third tour.


The judge who must decide whether PeopleSoft Inc.'s corporate takeover defenses will stand up against a hostile takeover attempt by Oracle Corp. said Friday the latest revision of a key defense was "a lot closer" to meeting concerns raised about it in court.


Fasli poliziotti derubano extracomunitari, 4 arresti

Si è conclusa nella notte l'avventura di quattro falsi appartenenti alle forze dell'ordine che fingendosi poliziotti, in diverse occasioni, avevano rapinato passanti, per lo più extracomunitari, derubati dei soldi e di qualsiasi altro bene di valore ...


Le Honda sembrano rinate e lo dimostra anche la rimonta di Hayden(terzo). Problemi di gomme per Stoner che alla fine arriva quinto                                            MotoGp, Pedrosa vince in Germania Rossi scivola, Capirossi Ã¨ secondo                                                                                Nelle 250 si impone il giapponese Aoyama, nelle 125 l'ungherese Talmacsidi VINCENZO BORGOMEO


Stem-cell vote could re-create gold rush

The decision by California voters Tuesday to channel $3 billion into embryonic stem-cell research shifts scientific planning nationwide.


Da segnalare i guadagni di Merrill Lynch


Indice Nikkei a -1,17%, euro si rafforza su dollaro e yen


Milano, 18:39 - CALCIO, INTER; ORIALI: STANKOVIC RESTA IN NERAZZURRO

Lele Oriali conferma che Dejan Stankovic resta nerazzurro: 'Il suo rinnovo e' questione di giorni, &...


Bene anche contratti sui cambi, in calo quelli su azioni


A march by thousands of protesters demanding an end to the Iraq war turned chaotic yesterday afternoon near the Capitol, where hundreds sprawled on the ground in a symbolic "die-in." Police arrested 189 people, including 10 who organizers said were veterans of the war.


London equity markets were lower on Friday after US stocks traded lower throughout Thursday's session, subdued by geopolitical tensions and high oil prices.


Post-Katrina New Orleans death rate shoots up

Death rates in New Orleans rose nearly 50 percent as the city began its recovery from Hurricane Katrina, in part because of storm-related damage to its public health facilities, researchers said on Thursday.


Nortel Cuts 2003 Earnings, Boosts Revenue

Nortel Networks Corp. NT.TO NT.N,  one of the world's largest telecom equipment makers, filed its  long-awaited restatement of 2003 results on Tuesday which cut  earnings, but boosted revenue.


Open-source software is starting to expand into the big-ticket infrastructure-software market dominated by Microsoft and others.


Aid worker who cared for Iraqis is believed slain

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Margaret Hassan spent a large part of her 59 years helping needy Iraqis. On Tuesday, her friends and family said they believed her captors had executed her, unjustly ending her life in the land she had adopted as her home.


Kerry: Allawi Abets Bush in Putting on 'Best Face'

Democratic White House challenger John Kerry said on Thursday interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi had abetted President Bush in putting the "best face" on an Iraq policy in disarray.


com Fantasy Extra staff. Starting RB Edgerrin James suffered a grade-2 hamstring strain on his last touchdown run against the Titans on Sunday.


NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma suspended starting defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek indefinitely Friday pending an investigation into an incident that ended with one of Dvoracek's high school teammates in the hospital.


Sakhir, 17:52 - F1, TEST BAHRAIN: DOPPIETTA FERRARI

La prima giornata di test della Formula 1 sul circuito di Sakhir, in Bahrain, si è chiusa nel...


Jones Apparel Group Inc , owner of the Nine West and Jones New York brands, reported a narrower quarterly loss on Wednesday as the absence of a large charge offset the impact of a weak selling season.


US President Bush welcomes congressional approval of a law allowing US exports of civilian nuclear fuel to India.


The array of US economic reports for October released Nov. 17 sent a shot across the bow of the Federal Reserve. Stronger-than-expected numbers on consumer-level inflation, the housing sector, and manufacturing will leave Alan Greenspan & Co.


A FORMER US Marine said today his unit killed more than 30 innocent Iraqi civilians in just two days, in graphic testimony to a Canadian tribunal probing an asylum claim by a US Army deserter.


EU, Israel warn Morocco of terror threat

The European Union and Israel have alerted Morocco to the threat of imminent terrorist attacks and urged tighter security, a Moroccan newspaper reported Monday.


DUBLIN -- Ireland's ruling party said yesterday it would form a coalition government with the left-wing Greens, which could alter policies the prime minister put in place over the past 10 years to fuel the country's Celtic Tiger economy. Since rising to power in 1997, Prime Minister Bertie Ahern's center-right government has promoted tax breaks for big business, enacted the ...


Cisco, Microsoft merge IP telephony with CRM

Cisco Systems Inc. is set to offer starting Monday a tool to help small and medium-sized businesses use Microsoft Corp. CRM (customer relationship management) software in combination with a Cisco IP (Internet Protocol) communication system.


This is why the Huskies need to go after Tedford

BERKELEY, Calif. - Aaron Rodgers believes in his coach. He believes in his coach's word. His coach's commitment. So a couple of years ago, when California football coach Jeff Tedford was recruiting Rodgers


The Hotel Savant theater company is giving Antonin Artaudâs play âThe Cenciâ its first major New York production in more than 30 years.


Resistant Bacteria Meet Reality Television

A popular Project Runway contestant contracts a potentially-deadly infection.


As Islamist gunmen routed his last forces in Gaza, Western-backed President Mahmoud Abbas dismissed the Palestinian government on Thursday and declared a state of emergency after six days of bloody faction fighting.


Iran has indicated it may suspend some of its nuclear activities to end a stand-off over its nuclear programme. "We are trying to choose the best course of work," Iran's top nuclear negotiator told state television.


Sharman Networks use Weedshare to establish in Australian Court ...

SYDNEY, Australia (Todd Macalpine/ OZMUSICWEED / www.ozmusicweed.com) - Ozmusicweed, the first Australian Weedshare site (http://www.


Rexel launches official bid for Hagemeyer

Rexel , the world's biggest electrical parts distributor, officially launched on Friday its 3.1 billion euro ($4.45 billion) or 4.85 euros per share bid for Dutch rival Hagemeyer .


Romney attacks McCain at Republican debate

Republican  presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Thursday accused rival  John McCain of giving up on people who have lost jobs in the  economically depressed state of Michigan as the Republicans'  wide-open campaign turned to the faltering economy.


Zurich abandons bid for 2014 Winter Olympics

Zurich has decided to quit the bid for the 2014 Winter Olympics, according to a statement released bythe Swiss Olympic Association on Tuesday.


A pro-rebel internet site claims to have killed 13 soldiers in an attack, but Russian authorities deny any deaths.


Jarome Iginla scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.


Up to 31 people have been killed and many more injured after a jet carrying 153 passengers and crew crashed on landing in heavy rain in Indonesia's central Java.


Revered, troubled and often outlandish rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard mysteriously collapsed and died yesterday at a Manhattan recording studio, police said.


AMERICA/PERUÂ - Un ospedale Âsul tetto del mondoÂ, in una delle zone piÃ¹ povere ai confini della foresta amazzonica Lima (Agenzia Fides) - Con soli 90 mila dollari e in appena 15 mesi lÂOspedale ÂSanta TeresaÂ Ã¨ ora una realtÃ . Si trova ad Abancay, nel nord del PerÃ¹, una delle zone piÃ¹ povere ai confini della foresta amazzonica; Ã¨ stato inaugurato il 28 agosto 200...


South African could take over No. 2 spot

THOMASTOWN, Ireland -- World No. 3 Ernie Els fired a sparkling second-round 8-under-par 64 Friday to move two shots clear in the WGC-American Express Championship.


College Basketball: Wake Forest Holds Off Miami-Fla

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Sports Network) - Chris Paul had 13  points and eight assists as fifth-ranked Wake Forest held off  Miami-Florida, 68-63, in Atlantic Coast Conference action at  the Convocation Center.


Monday night, 20-year-old Jeremy Wariner and 21-year-old Otis Harris led an American contingent up the center of the track to claim gold and silver in the 400.


Stocks rise, lifted by Boeing profit, GDP

U.S. tech stocks fell on Wednesday as Juniper Networks Inc.  and SanDisk Corp.  reported pricing pressures, while robust economic growth helped to limit losses in the broad market.


Rangers Claim Lefty Ryan Wing Off Waivers

The Rangers claimed left-handed pitcher Ryan Wing off waivers Thursday and sent three players to their Triple-A affiliate.


Dems Want Answers From Rumsfeld on Armor

The incoming deputy leader of Senate Democrats demanded answers Saturday from Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld as to why U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan lack protective equipment for themselves and their vehicles.


N.Korea agrees to disable nuclear program

North Korea has agreed to fully account for and disable its nuclear program by the end of this year, the top U.S. nuclear negotiator said on Sunday.


After spraying champagne until after midnight in St. Louis, sleeping in yesterday morning, and spending much of the day in the air, the Cardinals barely had time to figure out who would be playing in their first World Series game since 1987.


Photographer Documents HIV/Aids Impact On Women in Africa

The young Swazi woman reclines in a hospital bed, emaciated by the relentless attack of the AIDS virus, and stares blankly at us through the lens of photojournalist Sonke Weiss.


WHO to recommend ways to reduce harm of alcohol

World Health Organization (WHO) experts will recommend ways to fight dangers linked to alcohol, including heart and liver disease, road accidents, suicides and sexually-transmitted infections, a spokeswoman said on Friday.


Struggling auto giant Ford Motor Co. has said it would produce about two million engines per year in the UK by 2009, thanks to a multi-million-pound investment in "flexible" manufacturing.


Tobacco Interests Back Bloomberg Rival in New York

Opponents of New York Mayor Michael  Bloomberg's smoking ban have donated thousands of dollars to  the leading Democrat expected to challenge his re-election bid  this year.


Center-Tainment, operazione 'nei prossimi giorni'


Judge deals Transkaryotic a blow in legal battle with Amgen

A federal judge yesterday dealt Transkaryotic Therapies Inc. of Cambridge another setback in its seven-year legal battle with Amgen Inc. , the world's largest biotechnology company, headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif.


Ukrainian Azov Sea ports region: the results of cargo handling for 7 months

According to recent figures of Ministry of Transport of Ukraine, the amount of cargo handling by the state port sector of Azov Sea region (Mariupol and Berdyansk sea trade ports) summing 7 months of this year ...


Coghead 2.0 flips to Adobe Flash and Amazon EC2

The hosted application-assembly service moves to Adobe's Flex development environment and Amazon's hosted computing infrastructure.


Surfer appears to hold lead in write-in bid for San Diego mayor

A surfer and maverick city councilwoman appeared to cling to a narrow lead Wednesday in her write-in bid to unseat the mayor of the nation's seventh-largest city.


Super cops seek fixed link to town centre CCTV

Wireless makes surveillance easy in UK The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) is seeking a permanent tap into a network of 850 CCTV cameras that look down on greater Manchester.â¦


Suzuki announces plans to ramp up output in India

TOKYO Suzuki Motor said Monday that it planned to invest up to Â¥25 billion, or $228 million, to make minicars and diesel engines in India, expanding in Asia's fourth-largest vehicle market.


Torre Calls Yankees Bonus Offer an Insult

In his first public comments since turning down the offer, Joe Torre said the owners did not seem to want to negotiate with him for more money, or better terms.


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.


Persistently practicing good programming will make you a better programmer. It can be difficult to find small tasks to practice, though. Fear not! Here's a 30-minute exercise to improve your testing abilities and your understanding of Perl's taint mode.


Iberia open to alliance with Air France-KLM

The Spanish airline Iberia, currently tied up with British Airways, says it would also consider an alliance with Air France-KLM or Lufthansa of Germany.


Franchise films and aggressive cosmetology have Hollywood men opting out of growing up.