The Ontario government unveiled the details of the second phase of its childhood immunization program Tuesday, becoming one of the few provinces that immunizes children free of charge against chicken pox and meningitis.


Egypt, Israel in Prisoner Deal - Egyptian Sources

Egypt and Israel have agreed to an  exchange of prisoners -- Israeli businessman Azzam Azzam,  jailed for spying in 1997, for six Egyptian students arrested  in August, Egyptian security sources said on Sunday.


Schilling and Nail-Biting: Red Sox Win Game 6

The Red Sox won, 4-2, and will meet the Yankees on Wednesday night with a World Series berth on the line.


Palestinians blow up border wall with Egypt

Palestinian gunmen blew up a section of the border wall between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Wednesday, witnesses said.


British court orders release of files in Britain-Indonesia probe

A British court has ordered the release of files disclosing payments by a leading British arms company to the daughter of former Indonesian president Suharto, the Guardian newspaper reports.


The US and European space agencies signal their desire to co-operate on the biggest missions.


New Zealand's Sir Edmund Hillary, who along with Nepal's Tenzing Norgay Sherpa became the first to conquer Mount Everest, has died. He was 88.


United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has told the BBC that the US-led invasion of Iraq was an illegal act that contravened the UN Charter.


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Siviglia, 22:57 - CALCIO, PRESIDENTE SIVIGLIA UFFICIALIZZA ADDIO RAMOS

Juande Ramos è ormai ad un passo dal Tottenham. Il presidente del Siviglia, Jose Maria del Ni...


Apple's iPhone to hit stores, hundreds line up

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK  - Hundreds of gadget fans, or their paid stand-ins, lined up on Friday to be the first buyers of Apple Inc.'s iPhone, a music and video playing phone that seeks to reshape the mobile industry.


GE Money teams up with eBay to introduce eBay MasterCard

GE Money, the consumer lending unit of General  Electric Co., said it will offer eBay Mastercard in partnership  with eBay in late June.


Families of massacre victims feel betrayed by UN tribunal

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- Nearly a decade ago, Munira Subasic lost her husband and son in the worst massacre of civilians in Europe since the Holocaust.


Israel examines plans for a new settlement in East Jerusalem, an area considered occupied land.


Video: New Bonobo Ape Population Discovered

See rare footage of a previously unknown group of our closest relatives—rare chimpanzee-like apes known for their peacefulness and wide-ranging sexual behavior.


In "The Aviator," Martin Scorsese's period drama about Howard Hughes, Cate Blanchett channels Katharine Hepburn. But who was Hepburn channeling?


The UN Security Council is set to back a French plan to send UN and EU forces to protect refugees from Darfur.


Lena Headey, Sean Bean and  Rupert Friend will star in the supernatural chiller "Black  Death."


Harmony reports 'significant turnaround'

Harmony Gold Mining today reported a cash operating profit of R133 million for the first quarter of the 2005 financial year. It described this as a "significant turnaround" following the loss of R43.


HADITHA, Iraq  - Four U.S. troops were killed in Iraq on Sunday when a Marine Corps helicopter with 16 people aboard suffered mechanical failure and made an emergency landing in a lake, the military said on Monday.


Extra Time: Red Bulls Import a Little Excellence

Juan Pablo Ãngel of Colombia is is the most lethal goal scorer the New York/New Jersey area has seen since Giorgio Chinaglia played for the Cosmos.


WASHINGTON - The vice presidential debate was must-see TV for President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry, who cleared their schedules Tuesday night to watch their running mates.


Il ministero studia alcune variazioni della riforma Maroni


Bits : Frontline, Silicon Valleyâs Wireless Startup, Folds

Frontline Communications has gone out of business. A payment of $128 million to proceed with its bidding in government spectrum auctions was due last week.


The Competition Commission recommends that BSkyB should be forced to sell some of its stake in ITV.


Dot Earth: Pete Seegerâs Day of Climate Action

Pete Seeger has for many decades been writing and performing songs exploring what one community or generation owes another.


Cornerback Troy Vincent will miss at least two weeks with a right knee injury, further depleting the Buffalo Bills' secondary.


471-room waterfront hotel gets a steel topping-off

To the sound of bagpipes and drum, a 25-foot-long steel beam, painted white and decorated with a US flag and signatures of steelworkers from Local 7 and others, was raised at the topping-off of the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel in South Boston. Construction on the 471-room hotel at D and Congress streets began a year ago; it is ...


A preliminary court hearing into the collapse of food firm Parmalat, Italy's biggest ever corporate scandal, begins on Tuesday.


Sharon Allows 1,000 More Settler Homes in West Bank

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, facing a party mutiny over his plan to quit the Gaza Strip, has approved 1,000 more Israeli settler homes in the West Bank in a move that drew a cautious response on Tuesday from ...


Scientists think psilocybin might give relief to obsessive Bree Van de Kamp types. In Bodyhack.


Rwandan Invasion Evidence Proves Elusive

MUTONGO, Congo AP) — Swooping over the lush, volcanic hills of east Congo, a helicopter patrol by U.N. observers on Saturday revealed emptied villages — one spotted a day earlier was half-burned — but little sign of who was responsible.


Air France strike set to continue Saturday

Air France flights continued to be disrupted Saturday after talks between management and cabin staff striking for more pay collapsed leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.


A report says the search giant is testing a virtual world at Arizona State University.


Ugandan officials meet rebel commanders near border with Sudan

A group of Ugandan officials have met rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commanders near the border with Sudan, aiming at ending the 18-year insurgency in the north, according to a report reaching here on Wednesday.


Australia regulator won't block Suncorp Promina buy

Australia's competition regulator will not oppose Suncorp-Metway Ltd.'s  planned A$7.36 billion ($5.8 billion) takeover of rival Promina Group  to create the nation's second-biggest car and home insurer.


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China Rules Out Terrorism in Plane Crash

Investigators in China have ruled out terrorism in the crash of a passenger plane Sunday that claimed the lives of 54 people. State media said Monday that investigators sent from Beijing hadn't determined


Priyanka Chopra's father to cut a music album

Priyanka ChopraÂs father who is a professional surgeon and a painter is all set to release his own music album to be


Lap After Lap After Lap, Phelps Set the Tone in the Pool

From her seat above the pool, adjacent to the starting blocks, Debbie Phelps stayed amazingly calm as her son climbed onto those blocks 17 times in seven days.


Celebrities across the globe were mobilizing to help relief efforts in countries affected by the deadly earthquake and tsunamis in southern Asia and eastern Africa.


A Pakistani minister says Islamist radicals are holding women and children hostage in a besieged mosque.


Milano, 15:13 - CALCIO, AMAURI: MI VOGLIONO TUTTI? MANCA MANCHESTER... ORA CHIAMO

"Milan, Barcellona, Juventus, adesso è entrato pure il Chelsea. Vediamo... C'è pure il...


The marriage war rages, but lesbian TV hosts are all the rage


Scottish fury and sadness at 'inevitable' deaths

SOLDIER Paul Lowe (right) e-mailed his family from the bleak desert base of Camp Dogwood last week saying: âI just want to get home.


An animated cartoon of aging baby boomers gives  Newsdayâs Web traffic a big spike.


After a 13-month journey, a tiny spacecraft the size of a washing machine, driven by "Star Trek" technology, will begin to orbit the moon on Monday night.


CHELSEA striker Adrian Mutu has admitted taking cocaine and will not ask for his B sample to be analysed, English players' union chief Gordon Taylor said last night.


In China, an About-Face on AIDS Prevention

Li Yi squirmed a little as she searched for the right words. Using condoms is important to staying healthy, she wanted to say, but pleasing men is also important if she wants to stay in business.


Disaster Toll Tripled in 2003 Amid Quakes, Heatwave

Natural disasters killed 76,806 people in 2003, three times the number of victims in 2002, a rise due in part to extremes in the global climate, the world's largest humanitarian body said on Thursday.


MoMELog: J2ME logging framework 1.0  released

J2ME logging framework intended to be used at development time. It is only CLDC 1.1 complied. It is simple, flexible and extensible. It supports different way of formating and displaying logging information.   MoMELog is very simple and extensible J2ME logging  framework intended to be used at development time.  It consists of small core and extensions, that provide particular formatting method or make logging information accessible to developers via particular mean. See http://momelog.sourceforge.net/intro.html  MoMELog logging framework is extremely simple and extensible. It adheres to restrictions and boundaries of J2ME architecture and provides means for declarative and programmatical configuration. See http://momelog.sourceforge.net/momelog-guide.html  MoMELog provides PatternFormatter as extension. It is intended to convert logging events to strings based on conversion pattern. It's functionality and format of conversion pattern resemble very much that of log4J framework. See http://momelog.sourceforge.net/patternformatter-guide.html  MoMELog provides LogCanvas as extension. It is intended to  display logging information on device's or emulator's screen. It is fully functional Canvas with very simple and convenient GUI. Users can scroll one line or page down or up and go to the beginning or to the end of text, toggle fullscreen mode and reset buffer by pressing one key. To indicate first and last line, scrollbar's cursor has different color at the edge positions (top and bottom) from that at the middle. Like any other Displayable it requires from developer some programming work. See http://momelog.sourceforge.net/logcanvas-guide.html  MoMELog provides LogFile as extension. It is intended to collect logging information in destination file. It can be used only on devices or emulators that support FileConnection API. It is fully configurable. It is possible to specify location, character encoding, header and footer lines of destination file and prefix and suffix of each logging line. See http://momelog.sourceforge.net/logfile-guide.html  See MoMELog web site at http://momelog.sourceforge.net  Download MoMELog from http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=212342


Digital divide goes beyond MySpace, Facebook

Blog: MIT academic researcher argues that teens who don't have constant access to technology are falling into a "participation gap."


Backman relieved of duties after investigation

com. Wally Backman's managerial tenure in Arizona is over before it even officially began, and the club has turned to an old friend in Bob Melvin to take over the reins.


Repeat: Greenstone Holdings, Inc. Receives a Chemical Order From ECORail

Greenstone Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GSHG) announced today that it has received an initial order of 500 gallons of the Company's railroad tie treatment chemical from ECORail Products Inc. ("ECORail") in Walled Lake, Michigan ("ECORail" website www.ecorail.us).


Right-to-die campaigner to fight Australian election

Prominent Australian right-to-die campaigner Philip Nitschke has announced he will run for parliament against a legislator who helped overturn the world's first voluntary euthanasia law.


France asked Chad on Thursday to hand over six French charity workers convicted and sentenced to eight years forced labor for trying to kidnap 103 children from the central African country.


A hedge fund thinks Enzon's shares are undervalued, and here's why.


The value shoe retailer fails to impress in the first quarter.


The father of world rally champion Colin McRae has spoken about the moments before his son's death.


LOS ANGELES  - Three nights -- Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday -- will be getting a makeover on NBC this midseason.


iMedia and Media News Form Partnership to Distribute 'Hollywood Previews' iMagazine Inside Seven California Newspapers

iMedia International, Inc. (OTC BB: IMNL) (www.imedia-intl.com) and Media News have entered into a partnership agreement to distribute Hollywood Previews(TM) Entertainment iMagazines in seven Media News publications.


As Unrest Rises, China Broadens Workersâ Rights

A new law strengthens protections amid increasing signs of restiveness among tens of millions of migrant laborers.


Microsoft will police licenses through SMS

That's Systems Management Server to you Microsoft is beefing up policing for Windows licensing after going back to the drawing board on its asset management strategy.â¦


Joe Pavelski scored a shorthanded goal, Christian Ehrhoff finally got his first goal of the season and the San Jose Sharks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.


Jovanotti, il nuovo album ascoltalo subito su XL

Safari, il nuovo lavoro di Lorenzo, in anteprima nel nostro Ipod virtuale. Clicca e ascolta tutti i brani del disco, da Fango a Mani libere


Russia sends 12 bombers to Atlantic, Arctic

Russia on Friday sent 12 air force  bombers to take part in naval exercises over the Arctic and  North Atlantic oceans, Itar-Tass news agency quoted a spokesman  for Russia's air force as saying.


FBI Director Pays Surprise Visit to Mexico

FBI Director Robert Mueller made an unannounced visit to Mexico on Wednesday and met with President Vicente Fox, Attorney General Rafael Macedo de la Concha and other top law enforcement officials.


For G.O.P., Another Night of Moderation Lies Ahead

Republicans will try to present a less sharply partisan face tonight with speeches by Laura Bush and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.


Editorial: Cooper got America going in space

L. Gordon Cooper was the real deal. He and his six colleagues - known as the Mercury Seven - inaugurated an age and captivated a generation of Americans.


I poteri per un paio d'ore passano al vicepresidente Cheney


With rains slackening, fall allergy season is kicking off

For the hordes who suffer from seasonal ragweed and grass allergies, all the rain this summer means both good news and bad news. The good news?


ICANN Stands To Reap Windfall from New Domain Fee

In the short term, the tax could add US$4 million annually to ICANN's coffers, an amount that could skyrocket to more than $30 million if it is extended to additional domains.


Hundreds of mourners gather for the funeral of the murdered student Meredith Kercher in south London.


World oil prices plummeted to a near three-month low on Thursday, capping a two-day, 12-percent plunge as fear of a global energy supply crunch evaporated.


Disease Next as Tsunami Toll Rises, Experts Say

Diarrhea, malaria, dengue fever, and even meningitis and flu may be waiting to cause a second wave of misery across Indian Ocean coastal areas devastated by Sunday's tsunami, experts said on Thursday.


DARDENNE PRAIRIE, Mo. Megan Meier was buried in the polka-dot dress she planned to wear for her 14th birthday. She had handed out the invitations to her party the day she died. Her eighth-grade classmates attended her funeral, instead, heads bowed and hands clasped as her casket was loaded into t...


Australian police choose not to extend the detention of a man held over failed bomb attacks in the UK.


In his first major diplomatic engagement Indian PM Manmohan Singh is due to meet US President George Bush in New York.


Asian markets slip after the military takeover in Thailand, but the lack of conflict means losses are limited.


Singer Pete Doherty apologises for a recent drug relapse and pledges to check into a rehab clinic.


Astronauts repair space station's broken wing

Two U.S. astronauts  replaced a broken motor on one of the International Space  Station's solar wings during a spacewalk on Wednesday, clearing  the way for more modules to be added to the outpost.


Andrew Flintoff will have tests on Thursday after suffering a side strain.


Most malware comes from legit sites, says researcher

More than half of all Web sites serving up attack code are legitimate domains that have been hacked by criminals, according to a study by Websense Inc.


UN Imposes Arms Embargo On Ivory Coast Amid Violence

The Security Council voted unanimously, 15 to 0, Monday night to impose an immediate arms embargo on Ivory Coast and to extend sanctions to include forbidding travel


Where Have All the Chief Financial Officers Gone?

The push for better ethics and transparent accounting in corporate America has had an unexpected side effect: more finance chiefs are calling it quits.


Less than a week after winning his first international figure skating medal, Ryan Jahnke of Grosse Pointe Farms will compete at Skate Canada beginning tonight in Halifax, Nova Scotia.


Berlino, 10:50 - CALCIO, BAYERN MONACO: PRIMO INFORTUNIO PER TONI

Luca Toni si è infortunato nel corso di un'amichevole giocata dal Bayern contro una squadra r...


Investigatori, forse Knox aveva mani sporche sangue vittima


Iraq Militants Threaten to Kill Three Jordanians

An Islamic group threatened to behead three Jordanian drivers on Sunday unless Jordan bans local firms from transporting goods to U.S. forces in Iraq.


Howard Baker, the former Senate majority leader, plans to step down as ambassador to Japan.


A WELSH college is urging students to choose science at A-level to help stop the national decline in physics.   Coleg Gwent, the largest FE college in Wales, says those who want to study science subjects, but are unsure about physics, should reconsider.


Israel admits Lebanon war planned months in advance

On July 12 last year, Hezbollah raided an Israeli military post and captured two Israeli soldiers.Comment


Even Before Its Release, World Climate Report Is Criticized as Too Optimistic

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will moderate its gloom on sea level rise, lowering its worst-case estimate.


More than 1,300 illegal  immigrants from Africa land in Spain's Canary Islands over the weekend.


Intel Readies Power-Saving Quad-Core Xeons

New quad-core CPUs running at an energy-efficient 50 watts per processor will hit the market Monday.


Chemistry Nobel goes to Stanford DNA man

Lives up to Dad A Stanford structural biologist has followed in his father's footsteps by bagging a Nobel Prize. Roger Kornberg was awarded the medal today for his work revealing some of the molecular jiggery-pokery which turns information held by DNA into functioning proteins.â¦


Ledger memorials planned for New York, Los Angeles

The family of Heath Ledger was due to hold a private memorial in New York on Friday to mourn the 28-year-old Australian actor who died under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday, Australia's foreign minister said.


Leftist rebels have announced they will liberate three politicians held hostages for more than six years because of health problems, Colombian radio Caracol reported.


Crooks debut 'plug and play' phishing kit

Click-kiddies Cybercriminals have created a "Plug and Play" phishing kit that dramatically increases the speed with which servers can be attacked. The toolkit - contained in a single file - makes it possible for even technically-illiterate would-be fraudsters to create phishing sites on a compromised server within the the blink of an eye (or two seconds, to be more exact).â¦


Do you know any kids who have diabetes? Living with the disease can mean having to prick your finger to test your blood and getting insulin shots to keep the disease from becoming even more serious.


Food, friends, and elf figurines add up. Here's some advice on how to handle the holiday tab.


Lorient, 20:23 - CALCIO, MILAN: GOURCOUFF CONDANNATO PER RISSA

Il tribunale di Lorient ha condannato ad un'ammenda di 2.000 euro il centrocampista del Milan Yohan ...


'Global Day for Darfur' sees protests around the world

Meetings and rallies were held in nearly 50 cities worldwide on Sunday to call for an end to the civil war in Sudan's western Darfur region which has led to the deaths of more than 300,000 people.


Cancer Deaths Drop Among Asian Americans in California

Since 1988, the incidence of cancer among Asian Americans in California has declined 5.9 percent and cancer deaths have fallen 16.


On a day when Chad Pennington and the Jets needed to show up as big and mean as Shaquille O'Neal, they gave us Pee Wee Herman instead.


Calcium Problem to Blame for Rare Syndrome

NEW YORK  - A mutation in the tiny channels  that control calcium levels in a cell appears to be responsible  for Timothy syndrome -- a rare disorder characterized by  irregular heartbeats and autism, new research suggests.


Israel launches new operation in Gaza Strip

Israeli forces have mounted a new incursion into the Rafah refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip. A military spokeswoman says soldiers were looking for tunnels being used to smuggle arms from Egypt and to hunt down Palestinian militants.


Japan farm minister resigns in blow to PM-NHK

Japan's farm minister resigned on Monday  over illegal dealings at a farmers' group he headed, public  broadcaster NHK reported, dealing a fresh blow to Prime  Minister Shinzo Abe just a week after he revamped his cabinet.


Al Dvorin, 81, was killed in a car crash on the way home from an Elvis convention in California, according to the BBC. He was in a car driven by longtime Elvis photographer Ed Bonja.


G8 trumpets Africa aid deal as summit ends

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - World powers on Friday pledged $60 billion to fight AIDS and other diseases ravaging Africa but development campaigners complained the Group of Eight had offered little fresh cash for the poor.


Comparto e' settore vitale per economia e crea occupazione


Chart how the main Republican and Democrat contenders are faring in the polls ahead of the first key primary.


The electronic products maker said Thursday that its net income in the third quarter rose 25 percent to 200.2 billion yen ($1.9 billion).


Just 24 more months of work can really improve your financial position.


Associazione piu' gente ma meno spese, ridurre i prezzi


Gore chases Oscar nod, possible 2008 bid

Al Gore is waging a fierce campaign for recognition and an Oscar statuette for his global warning documentary, while reviving talk that he's pursuing a bigger prize: the presidency.


"Citizen Kane" leads "Godfather" in movie poll

"Citizen Kane," Orson Welles' powerful portrait of an unscrupulous media baron, beat back an assault from "The Godfather," on Wednesday to retain its title as the greatest American film.


High Court ruling opens banks to new card issuers

The US Supreme Court rejected appeals by Visa and MasterCard to overturn a ruling that they violated antitrust rules by barring banks from issuing cards on rival networks.


New season brings optimism and challenges for NHL

A year removed from a crippling labor dispute, the NHL is back on its feet ready to take the next step down the road to recovery on Wednesday as a new season opens with as much angst as anticipation.


A Napoli gli agenti sono intervenuti per un blocco stradale


London nail bomber David Copeland must serve at least 50 years in jail, a High Court judge rules.


Some 50 Iraqi soldiers executed in ambush

ISN SECURITY WATCH (25/10/04) - Insurgents disguised as police killed 43 Iraqi soldiers and five civilians in an ambush in remote eastern Iraq on Saturday, news agencies quoted senior Iraqi officials as saying.


A former employee of the accounting firm Ernst & Young pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit tax fraud, a month after similar charges were filed against four current and former employees of the firm.


Miss USA, out of rehab, admits cocaine use

Miss USA Tara Conner, who hung on to her title last month by going into rehab after reports of underage drinking, admitted to using cocaine on Wednesday.


A look at Oracle, ParAccel and Calpont A lot has been happening on the data warehousing front lately. Earlier this summer, Oracle announced its Information Appliance initiative and, in particular, a partnership with PANTA Systems. Then, more recently, ParAccel has announced a product re-positioning, Calpont is finally talking about its entry into the market, and both DATAllegro and Netezza have announced new product releases. In this article I am going to discuss Oracle, ParAccel and Calpont (for reasons which will become obvious) while in the second part I will direct my attention towards DATAllegro and Netezza.â¦


British soldiers' families getting 'nuisance calls' from Iraqi insurgents

British soldiers in Iraq have reportedly been warned about the threat of insurgents intercepting their mobile phone calls and using the numbers to threaten their families back home.


Hamas inflicts first Israeli combat death this year

Israel lost its first soldier in combat in nine months on Thursday in a confrontation with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, where the Islamist group seized control over rival Palestinian factions a month ago.


Lawsuit seeks to prevent closure of trauma center at LA hospital

A group trying to prevent closure of the trauma center at an inner-city medical center filed a discrimination lawsuit, alleging the county is trying to dismantle the troubled hospital.


NEW YORK - For most tennis players, having about the same number of clean winners as unforced errors translates into a pretty good performance.    Roger Federer is not like most tennis players...


Barrage of Hurricanes May Just Be Florida Normality

The state has been in the crosshairs of this year's superheated hurricane activity, and experts say that, if you take a long-term view of weather, the natural rhythm of cyclone strikes is just reasserting itself after a decades-long break.


US Airways follows Delta's lead, slashes managers' pay

In a bid to survive and to persuade unions to accept deep pay and benefit cuts, managers at US Airways Group and Delta Air Lines are sharing some of the pain.


A press freedom group condemned the Somali government's closure of three independent broadcasters accused of supporting terrorists, saying the allegations were unproven.


OLYMPIC 100m champion Justin Gatlin and Joanna Hayes, the 100m hurdles gold medallist in Athens, were today named winners of USA Track and Field's 2004 Jesse Owens Awards.


MGA Entertainment buying Newell's Little Tikes

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. NWL.N on   Monday said it plans to sell its Little Tikes children's   business to MGA Entertainment Inc., the privately held maker of   Bratz dolls, as it narrows its focus.


Omni BioTech to pay penalty and halt sales

The state has effectively shut down a Marysville-based company that allegedly misled consumers about the effectiveness of breast-enlargement, weight-loss and sexual-dysfunction products it marketed through Web sites.


Election Results From Indiana, at a Glance

PRESIDENT (11) — Bush victory keeps GOP streak intact — Lyndon Johnson last Democrat to win here.


International relief begins to arrive in Asia following the quake that has killed tens of thousands of people.


Slower CPI doesn't mean price risks over: Fed's Poole

The dangers of inflation may not yet be over for the United States, despite recent data indicating that price rises have slowed, St Louis Federal Reserve Bank President William Poole said in an interview published on Wednesday.


Data from Nasa's Mars rover Opportunity shows its unique landing site is a prime spot for a return mission to look for life, scientists say.


Briton snubs 2,300-dollar a plate gourmet dinner... for takeaway curry

It was the social ticket of the year, a star-studded charity gala where the glitterati ate gourmet food prepared by Britain's top chef. But for one party-goer, the curry house across the road just looked more tempting.


U.S. and Iraqi Troops Storm Militant Stronghold

The early morning raids appeared to be the largest military operation in Sadr City since the start of the new American-led crackdown in Baghdad.


US increases the pressure on EU to maintain China's arms embargo

Jacques Chirac, French president, said before a visit to China today the embargo was outdated and should be lifted as soon as possible.


Iran's president warns his government will not back down one iota in its nuclear dispute with the West.


Gymnastics competition marked by sound, fury

The final night of gymnastics competition at the 2004 Games ended with another black eye for the beleaguered sport as spectators at Olympic Indoor Hall turned their rage against a panel


Small explosions have rattled two towns in northwestern Spain, injuring four people, after a telephoned warning in the name of the armed Basque separatist group ETA, officials said.


The second-quarter report, a record for the firm, potentially augurs a good week for Wall Street earnings reports.


Indonesian authorities find no traces of mercury pollution near US mining firm Newmont's Buyat Bay site.


Mo. tries new approach on teen offenders

At age 9, Korey Davis came home from school with gang writing on his arm. At 10, he jacked his first car. At 13, he and some buddies got guns, used them to relieve a man of his Jeep, and later, while trying to outrun a police helicopter, smacked their hot wheels into a fire hydrant.


Court says EU technically erred in ruling against WorldCom/Sprint deal in 2000

BRUSSELS  - U.S. giant WorldCom, now called MCI Inc., won a moral victory Tuesday when a European court ruled that European Union antitrust regulators should not have issued an order blocking its aborted $127-billion-US bid in 2000 for telecom rival Sprint Corp.


Move comes after weeks of clashes between Israeli forces and militants


Kanye West - Up for ten Grammys Pic:Cara Bloch

KANYE WEST has scooped ten nominations for the 47th annual GRAMMY AWARDS at an announcement in LA. Among the categories the hip-hop writer and performer has been shortlisted for are Best Rap Solo Performance


Tendenza a rialzo prezzi, tenere salari sotto controllo


The number of new US homes sold in October fell, but prices rose reversing September's sharp decline, official data showed.


Clinton, Obama in New Hampshire dead heat

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire  - Democrat Barack Obama has pulled into a virtual dead heat with Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire two days before the state's presidential nominating contest, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Sunday.


The Archbishop of Canterbury questions the morality of updating the Trident nuclear deterrent.


Shops, offices and schools across Bangladesh are closed after opposition supporters called another 24-hour general strike. They are protesting against a grenade attack on one of their rallies nine days ago which killed 18 people.


Chavez celebrates the success of referendum

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez delivers a speech to supporters during a meeting at the Caracas square 27 August 2004 in Caracas.


Nearly 300,000 Israelis live on Arab territory in the West Bank. But with the U.S. pushing for a peace deal, their time may be running out


A former teacher and cricket coach is jailed for making and distributing indecent images of children.


Parigi a -2,08%, Londra a -1,90%, Francoforte a -0,74%


Two people in Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua were reported dead in an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale earlier on Friday.


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Nokia launches new camera phone with NFC

Nokia, one of the largest mobile devices producer, has unveiled a tri-band 3220 camera phone with NFC or Near Field Communication functionality with support from Philips and Sony.


BAGHDAD - Il premier britannico Tony Blair Ã¨ a Baghdad per incontrare il primo ministro a interim iracheno Iyad Allawi. Lo hanno detto dei testimoni. Nella sua imprevista visita lampo il premier britannico


Search and rescue helicopters scour an area of the Highlands for a missing light aircraft with one person on board.


Washington Plays for Shootout Championship

The 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies (3-0) conclude their treacherous run through the Great Alaska Shootout bracket, meeting No. 19 Alabama (4-0) in the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27.


A 'lost' episode of comedy series The Honeymooners is found.  Plus other entertainment news in brief.


Four men are jailed for their part in protests in London against cartoons satirising the Prophet Muhammad.


Mayor Planning an Upgrade of City's Web Site

By Tom Troy, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio  Feb. 24--The Finkbeiner administration is interviewing Web page designers to upgrade the appearance of the city's Web site, which is expected to cost close to $40,000.


"27 Dresses" a bad fit for Katherine Heigl

LOS ANGELES  - Having nicely established her big-screen credibility with the summer hit "Knocked Up," Katherine Heigl tries a little further "Grey's Anatomy" moonlighting on for size with "27 Dresses."


US folk-rock singer Steve Earle is set to provoke controversy with his new politically-charged album.


Polizia postale perquisisce abitazione a Rieti


Edwards Tells Leno Theory on Bush 'Lump'

John Edwards has a theory about what was hidden underneath an unusual wrinkle that appeared on the back of President Bush's suit jacket during his first debate with John Kerry.


Girls who are overweight as toddlers risk reaching puberty as early as nine years old, a study suggests.


Boxing: De La Hoya, Hopkins to Face Off in Middleweight Title ...

Americans Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins both say they have a reason to win as they prepare to battle Saturday in Las Vegas with boxing's world middleweight championship on the line.


Indiana recruit cited for underage drinking

The latest recruit to the Indiana University basketball team has been cited for underage drinking. Lucas Steijn, who turned 18 on August first, was in an SUV that was pulled over by a police officer in Bloomington Sunday night.


Leader Consiglio supremo sciita vuole collaborazione sunniti


FDA had found problems in flu vaccine plant in 2003 but did ...

In 2003 the FDA had found problems at the Chiron, Liverpool, UK flu vaccine plant - however, they did not order a full inspection or suggest the plant be closed down.


Independence Air Bets On West Coast Flights

Despite its parent company's fight to stay out of the airline industry's Chapter 11 bankruptcy club, the carrier plans to roll out nonstop service from Dulles airport to five West Coast cities.


Un video mostra i prigionieri, tutti molto giovaniL'azione rivendicata dal gruppo "Brigate Nuamann"                                                  Iraq, rapiti otto cinesi "Lavorano per gli Usa"                                                                                Ultimatum dei guerriglieri: le autoritÃ  di Pechinochiariscano la loro posizione o saranno uccisi entro 48 ore


Kits that claim to help people hack into computers have been discovered for sale on the auction website eBay.


Jobless Claims Rise on Back of Hurricane

The ranks of Americans filling for initial unemployment compensation swelled last week but at least half of this increase was linked to devastation wrought by Hurricane Charley earlier this month, the government said on Thursday.


EU to seek partial freeze in Turkey talks: source

The European Commission decided on Wednesday to recommend a partial suspension of Turkey's negotiations to join the European Union after it failed to open its ports to EU member Cyprus, EU sources said.


Court prohibits access to touch-screen source code

A federal court in Florida ruled that the source code in ES&S electronic voting machines cannot be examined in an effort to find out why 18,000 votes were apparently not counted.


By Ani Martinez, The Miami Herald  May 26--The neighborhood pool is looking better and better.   Surfers and beachgoers should perhaps make other plans Memorial Day weekend since the National Weather Service predicts strong rip currents and high winds through Monday.


Yankees 7, Twins 6: Matsui Proves to Be a Capable Stand-In for Rodriguez

The only reason Hideki Matsui batted from the cleanup spot Thursday was because Alex Rodriguez took the day off. But Matsui certainly made the most out of the opportunity.


Former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani personally offered apologies to President Bush for the abortive nomination of close associate Bernard Kerik as homeland security secretary.


A day-by-day guide to the 2008 US presidential election, in words and pictures.


US federal prosecutors have asked for information on Hewlett Packard's probe into boardroom leaks, the group says.


AMD has proved time and time again that its processors offer better performance than the competitionâs - and better value for money too.


Microsoft vs European Commission: the verdict

Loses appeal but can ditch trustee oversight Microsoft has lost its appeal against European Commission charges of anti-competitive behaviour.â¦


Guantanamo makes adjustments for Ramadan

Muslim detainees at Guantanamo Bay entered Ramadan with traditional sweets, dates and honey — but without a military chaplain to lead them in prayer during Islam's holy month.


ID theft fears as VA loses another hard disc

Security breach veterans do it again A hard drive containing the personal data of up to 48,000 veterans is missing, presumed stolen, the Department of Veterans Affairs admitted last week.â¦


Spinto da possibile taglio quote produzione dell'Opec


Per spesa 2007 101,3 mld, risparmi di 3 mld in finanziaria


Ray Kurzweil, an inventor fascinated with the connection between humans and computers, says that emerging trends in biotechnology are opening a realistic path to immortality.


Jolie and Pitt Hand-in-Hand for "The Good Shepherd" Premiere

Fashion Wire Daily - Love must be in the air as Angelina Jolie, Matt Damon and Robert De Niro all arrived hand-in-hand with their significant others to the film premiere of "The Good Shepherd" on Monday, Dec. 11 in New York.


A frog with fluorescent purple markings and 12 kinds of dung beetles were among two dozen new species discovered in the remote plateaus of eastern Suriname, scientists said Monday.


Cable firm NTL drops plans to bid for ITV

Cable firm NTL Inc  said on Wednesday it had no plans to make an offer for ITV Plc  after Britain's biggest commercial broadcaster rejected its 4.7 billion pound ($9.3 billion) bid proposal last month.


Lebanon army, militants fight on at refugee camp

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Heavy fighting erupted on Tuesday between the Lebanese army and Islamist militants at a Palestinian camp which has been the battleground for Lebanon's bloodiest internal violence since the civil war.


Tata Young returns with her second album

After giving a rocking rather sexy title song for a Bollywood film Dhoom, international singer, Tata Young is all set to rock over the Indian hearts again.


Madras - India's coach John Wright admitted they were "in a corner" in their continuing Test series against Australia after his top batsmen crumbled in the opening Test match, but said he had high hopes of a comeback.


La notizia Ã¨ stata data dal direttore del quotidiano "Sabah""E' partito in segreto per gli Usa. Era preoccupato per le minacce"                                            "Il premio Nobel Pamuk Ã¨ fuggito Ha deciso di lasciare la Turchia"


Kashmir â the ball is back in Musharrafâs court

Prime Minister Manmohan Singhâs gentle query to General Musharraf to spell out the options to resolve the Kashmir issue and the Generalâs low key reply âI will think and get back to youâ mark a new chapter in Indo-Pak relations.


Super-Rare Warbler is Nesting in Wisconsin; Birds Found Only in Jack Pine Forests

By BRANDY BENEDICT  Active nests of an extremely rare bird species have been found in Wisconsin, a first for the state.  The birds, Kirtland's warblers, are classified as an endangered species and have been observed nesting only in the northern part of lower Michigan.


Toyota Profits Jump in First Fiscal Half

Toyota Motor Corp. reported an 11.4 percent jump in earnings for the first fiscal half Monday, as sales growth in North America, Europe and Japan offset losses from an unfavorable exchange rate.


Dutch police arrest a man on suspicion of attempting to defraud the family of Madeleine McCann.


Study Probes Responses to Anthrax Attacks

Giving a new-generation anthrax vaccine along with antibiotics in response to a terrorist attack wouldn't prevent much disease, but it could help by letting people take the medicines for a briefer time, a study suggests.


Lewis Hamilton says he will learn the lessons he was taught while finishing ninth in the European Grand Prix.


Germany's ruling coalition finally reaches a deal on funding healthcare after weeks of bitter argument.


The online hangout MySpace got even more popular in November, beating Yahoo in Web traffic for the first time, a research company said Tuesday.  MySpace recorded 38.7 billion U.S. page views last month, compared with 38.1 billion for Yahoo Inc., according to comScore Media Metrix.


Urla ostili contro premier Zapatero e opposizione


Patientâs TB Is Less Severe Than Originally Thought

Doctors said that the man who caused an international health scare would still require as much as two years of treatment.


Muslims must act to prevent terrorist attacks, new British guide says

Muslims have a duty and responsibility to ensure they do everything they can to prevent a terror attack, according to a new pocket guide published by the respected Muslim Council of Britain.


Il 2/2 ad Ambra Jovinelli, storia di calciatore transessuale


Prima uno stop alla partenza, poi un suicidio in Calabria


Former Detroit Red Wings player Billy Reay dies at 86

Billy Reay, who played on two Stanley Cup champions with Montreal and became the winningest coach in Chicago Blackhawks' history, died at 86.


By By Dan Barkin, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  May 26--On Fridays on this page, we publish comments that people have posted to the forums on share.triangle.com on a variety of topics.


Eight former Serb policemen go on trial in Belgrade accused of murdering 48 civilians during the Kosovo war.


Network Rail says that train delays have dropped by up to 28% over the month  of July.


Political Situation in Serbia Remains Unclear

A U.S. research group says the political situation in Serbia remains confused as the Balkan country is led by a weak minority government with no clear commitment either to economic reform or cooperating with ...


BOSTON - Jason Varitek hit a sacrice fly and David Ortiz launched a massive solo homer in the eighth as Boston rallied to tie New York 4-4 after 11 innings of play in Game 5 of the AL championship series Monday.    Derek Jeter hit a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning off Boston starter Pedro Martinez with two outs to give New York a 4-2 lead...


SAO PAULO, Brazil -- The mother of Brazilian star Robinho has been kidnapped at gunpoint as the 20-year-old Santos winger, dubbed the "new Pele", appeared on the brink of a transfer to Real Madrid.


Discovery Crew Wraps Up Exam of Heat Shield

As expected, small pieces of foam debris and ice fell off the shuttleÂs external fuel tank during its launch, but they did not appear to strike the spacecraft.


Afghan militants holding three foreigners hostage have said they will kill them unless Taleban and al-Qaeda prisoners are released by Wednesday.


Teacher Sends Boy Home With Feces in Bag

DALLAS - A teacher is on paid administrative leave after sending a first-grader home with feces in his backpack because the boy soiled the classroom floor.    The teacher apparently was frustrated with the 6-year-old student's actions so she wrapped up the waste and sent it home with the boy Tuesday along with a note, Dallas school district spokesman Donald Claxton said...


Russian prosecutors launched their own murder investigation on Thursday into the death in London from radiation poisoning of Russian ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko, in parallel to a British probe already under way.


Judge Rejects Charges for 13 on Tax Shelter

A federal judgeâs sharply worded ruling blaming prosecutors was the latest twist in what the government has billed as its showpiece tax shelter case.


Children at risk of sex offending need more help in a bid to reverse the rising number of sex crimes committed by youngsters, experts say.


India, Russia Agree to Revitalize Traditional Ties

Cold war allies India and Russia sought on Friday to instill new momentum into their longstanding relationship, tidying up energy and military ties.


â¢ Roy Jones Jr. receives the gold medal stolen from him by crooked judges in Seoul, South Korea. â¢ The Dallas Stars agree to forfeit their Stanley Cup from 1999 because, yes, Brett Hull's skate was in the crease.


Suicide truck bomber kills 18 in N.Iraq attack

A suicide bomber killed at least 18 people when he rammed a truck into a government building in northern Iraq on Thursday, partially knocking it down and demolishing nearby homes, police said.


China presses U.S. to rein in Taiwan's Chen

China has urged Washington to do more to constrain Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian, whose moves towards independence have angered the mainland, and protested at Japan's move to allow a trip by Chen's predecessor, Lee Teng-hui.


Immediata replica di Casini, 'sbagli i tuoi calcoli'


Salesforce.com creates Google ad channel

Online software pioneer Salesforce.com Inc. will help Internet search leader Google Inc. sell ads as part of a partnership that falls short of Wall Street's anticipation since word of the alliance leaked last month.


Green jacket required for Woods wedding?

According to various professional snooping outlets, the world's most popular golfer got hitched. The alleged venue was beach-adjacent in Barbados, which would seem to frame Tiger with an unbeatable sand trap.


Banks aren't moving fast enough on requiring online customers to provide two forms of ID, the company says.


Secret police files from Bulgaria's communist past reportedly list President Georgi Parvanov as a collaborator.


Torino, 18:00 - Calcio, Juventus; causa nebbia partenza da Cuneo

La Juventus, che avrebbe dovuto partire in aereo per la trasferta di Cagliari nel primo pomeriggio, ...


Top US official Nicholas Burns is due in India for talks on a landmark nuclear agreement between the two countries.


RIAA shreds Washington Post story in debate

In on-air debate with RIAA executive, Post reporter who accused the group of trying to outlaw copying music to a computer doesn't answer why he omitted important facts from his story. RIAA president argues that the Post has helped 'mislead consumers.'


Seventeen Iraqis were killed and 13 injured Sunday when they were attacked while en route to work at a US base in Tikrit. "Two vehicles opened fire on civilian buses that had


Sharon strikes coalition deal with Labor

On a day Israeli forces attacked targets in Gaza, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon reached agreement with the Labor Party on a national unity government -- strengthening his plan to disengage from the Palestinians.


Insurgent video shows IDs of missing soldiers

A Web video posted by an al Qaeda-led group in Iraq showed pictures of what appeared to be ID cards of two missing U.S. soldiers it said it captured last month, suggesting they may have been killed since.


Malicious e-mails purporting to come from the Better Business Bureau assert that a customer lodged a complaint against the recipient's business.


Bush unveils climate strategy ahead of G8

President George W. Bush unveiled a long-term strategy on climate change on Thursday, with plans to gather the countries that emit the most greenhouse gases and set a global emissions goal.


U.S. astronaut Lisa Nowak returned to Houston on Wednesday and was to undergo mental evaluation at Johnson Space Center after her arrest on charges she tried to kill a romantic rival for a fellow astronaut.


People who snore are more likely to develop chronic bronchitis, the hacking cough most often associated with cigarette smoking or breathing polluted air, Korean researchers reported on Monday.


By Anna King, Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Wash.  Feb. 15--After years of negotiations, the gates finally have been opened for visitors to the 17,000-acre Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area northeast of Pasco.


Arsenal go to Liverpool: Wengerâs headache after lucky draw with ...

LONDON, Nov 25 - Arsenal appeared to have got away with a lucky escape in Eindhoven as they gained a 1-1 draw with nine men against PSV, the now unassailable leaders of UEFA Champions League Group E. However, the Gunners still feed negative headlines and


State of the Art: Networks Start to Offer TV on the Web

The TV networks have begun to put programs on the Web. The selections are crisp, clear, legal and free. But there arenât many choices, and they donât stay on the Web long enough.


Afghan cleric takes Islamic battle to the airwaves

When the Soviet Union occupied Afghanistan in the 1980s, Sheikh Mohammad Asif Mohseni formed an Islamic force while in exile to fight alongside other holy warriors against the invaders.


'Canes re-sign Cole to 3-year, $12M deal

The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed left winger Erik Cole on Wednesday to a three-year, $12 million contract, following an injury-shortened regular season in which he set career-highs in scoring.


Discovery Launch Lights Up the Night Sky

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. _ Illuminated by 40 pure-white Xenon spotlights and the golden glare of five powerful rocket engines, shuttle Discovery and its seven astronauts thundered into space tonight.  Liftoff came right on schedule at 8:47 p.m.


The head of the Arab League said Saturday that he was leaving Lebanon after failing to get the country's feuding politicians to agree on a plan to elect a new president and end the deepening political crisis.


BP confirms global safety review after Texas City blast

Energy behemoth BP has confirmed that it will overhaul its worldwide operations to improve safety in the wake of last year's deadly Texas City refinery explosion.


Imagine Tim Russert introducing a classroom history lesson about the Articles of Confederation, or Brian Williams describing the reverberations of the Stamp Act.


George W Bush draws attention to anti-malaria efforts by promising free bed nets in Tanzania.


A European spacecraft has started a journey into the unknown as scientists prepare to land on Saturn's mysterious moon Titan. The Huygens probe was expected to separate from its mothership, Cassini, at about


Can't get an iPhone? Here's how some hot cell phones from other manufacturers measure up.


Federal authorities planned to post billboards nationwide with the picture of a Marine wanted in the slaying of a pregnant colleague, and the sheriff announced a $25,000 reward Monday for information leading to his arrest.


Citigroup's top executive in Japan  endured unprecedented questioning by lawmakers on Tuesday over  a scandal at the firm's private bank in the country, the latest  turn in a high-profile case that has embarrassed the world's  biggest financial company.


The Red Sox could have a new shortstop -- National League All-Star Edgar Renteria -- as soon as today. Renteria plans to decide today whether he will succeed his Colombian countryman, Orlando Cabrera, as Boston's everyday shortstop, according to a source familiar with Renteria's plans.


Truce pledge could end Ugandan insurgency

The Ugandan government and the rebels of the Lord's Resistance Army have pledged a truce, raising hopes of an end to one of Africa's most vicious conflicts.


Ciatrick Fason scored two touchdowns Saturday to lead 16th-ranked Florida to a 20-3 win over Kentucky. Fason got the Gators' first touchdown on a 46-yard run in the second


The endless details were numbing, but Eva Longoria says she kept her cool at her wedding to Tony Parker last week. "My stylist, Robert Verdi, and everybody around me was like, `You're so calm,'" Longoria tells OK! magazine in its latest issue, on newsstands Friday. "I actually don't stress about anything."


Six Killers | Diabetes: Looking Past Blood Sugar to Survive With Diabetes

Diabetes patients often neglect the most important treatment for saving lives: lowering cholesterol.


Cartoons animate Hollywood's end-of-year line-up

LOS ANGELES - Hollywood is locked in a war of the 'toons, as two revolutionary animated films, "The Polar Express" and "The Incredibles", battle to rival the success of the giant green ogre "Shrek".


Insurance probe widens, Marsh reportedly suspends workers

An investigation into insurance industry sales practices launched last week by the New York attorney general has widened to other states, and an increasing number of insurance companies have reported receiving subpoenas.


U.S. military says kills 15 in Iraqi Qaeda raids

The U.S. military said on Monday coalition forces had killed 15 suspected militants during an operation to tackle al Qaeda in central Iraq.


NEW YORK - US clothing sellers are suing the US government to force the government to stop imposing limits on Chinese textile imports.


The dollar crept up on Wednesday,  although it stayed under pressure after the Federal Reserve  raised interest rates as expected but raised doubts about its  next move.  The policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee  raised rates by a quarter percentage point to 1.75 percent,  adding to similar increases in June and August.


Russia: US satellite shot a weapons test

Russia said Saturday that U.S. military plans to shoot down a damaged spy satellite may be a veiled test of America's missile defense system.


Cagliari, 17:02 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI: CELLINO CONFERMA GIAMPAOLO

Poco prima di ripartire per Miami, dove risiede, il presidente del Cagliari Massimo Cellino ha confe...


National forest policies face a big change

WASHINGTON - The Bush administration issued comprehensive new rules for managing the national forests, jettisoning some environmental protections that date to Ronald Reagan's administration and putting in place the biggest change in forest-use policies in


SOTOGRANDE, Spain -- Alastair Forsyth fired a 4-under-par 67 Saturday to open a three-stroke lead over Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia in the third round of the Volvo Masters at Valderrama.


The public have expressed "astounding" love for injured Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond, his wife says.


Napoli, 21:04 - Calcio, Napoli: tribunale Roma autorizza sequestro beni Naldi

Il giudice del tribunale di Roma, Edwige Verde, ha depositato il provvedimento con il quale si autor...


La Toyota ha trascorso tre giorni a Silverstone per migliorare il pacchetto TF104B in vista delle ultime tre corse del 2004. Olivier Panis e Ricardo Zonta hanno guidato nei primi due giorni, mentre Ryan Briscoe


Saddam-era minister Tariq Aziz returns to jail near the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, after suffering a fall.


Germany's Merck buys Serono in $8 bln deal

German drugmaker Merck MRCG.DE on   Thursday agreed to buy a 64.5 percent stake in rival Serono   SEO.VX in a surprise deal valued over 10 billion Swiss francs   ($8.3 billion), creating a new force in European   pharmaceuticals.


Merrill takes about $16 billion in writedowns

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc on Thursday posted a quarterly loss of nearly $10 billion after writedowns and adjustments totaling about $16 billion as bad subprime mortgage bets forced the brokerage to sell stakes in the company to foreign investors to raise capital.


Lloyds TSB cuts its charges for unauthorised overdrafts, in the face of a customer revolt.


I.T.F. to Investigate Suspected Poisoning of Haas

The International Tennis Federation is investigating allegations that Tommy Haas was poisoned before Germanyâs Davis Cup match against Russia.


Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez threatens to nationalise supermarkets that raise food prices.


Roma, 14:57 - CALCIO, ROMA: SPALETTI: UN PECCATO IL FORFEIT DI TOTTI

- Francesco Totti non sarà in campo domani nella sfida in casa del Torino: il capitano giallo...


It's still early, but it's not too hard to anticipate a showdown coming between the Yankees and Red Sox in the next round.


NEW YORK - Oil prices climbed close to $51 per barrel and pushed stocks slightly lower Tuesday as investors worried that rising energy costs would dampen a widely expected fourth quarter rally.    Wall Street was uneasy but not panicky as a barrel of light crude was quoted at a record high $50.80, up 89 cents, on the New York Mercantile Exchange...


The Dave Matthews Band said Friday it wants to make amends after one of its tour bus drivers was accused of dumping human waste on sightseers on the Chicago River, but it stopped short of accepting responsibility for the incident.


We recently wrote an article about Mozilla's FireFox fast grow. Although we weren't wrong back then, Microsoft is still keeping their heads up and doing their best to keep themselves in the lead.


Target Corp. TGT.N, the No. 2 U.S.  discount retailer, on Thursday posted a higher quarterly  profit, boosted by stronger sales and gains from the sale of  its Mervyn's department store chain.


A Polish mountain climber has been found dead under more than 6 feet of snow following an avalanche in the Tatra Mountains bordering Slovakia and Poland.


Indian traders shake off plans to limit foreign investment, as the Sensex sets a new record.


Melbourne, 11:54 - TENNIS, AUS OPEN: NADAL ELIMINATO, TSONGA IN FINALE

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga è il primo finalista dell'Australian Open 2008. Il giovane francese, rivel...


Stock futures fell as Treasury bond yields rose after a stronger-than-expected June employment report suggested the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates this year.


Health ; Singapore Intensifies Battle Against AIDS

Although Singapore has one of the lowest levels of HIV infection in Asia, the number of new infections hit a record high with 257 cases reported in the first 10 months of this year, more than the 242 new cases reported for all of 2003.


Franchitti climbs to IRL triumph at Pikes Peak

FOUNTAIN, Colo. (SportsTicker) - It appears Dario Franchitti is getting the hang of the Indy Racing League. Franchitti dominated Sunday's Honda Indy 225 at Pikes Peak International Raceway for his second IRL win of the season.


Saudi Arabia insists high oil prices no threat to world economic ...

LONDON  - Red-hot oil prices during 2004, stoked by a surge in global demand and worries about disruptions to supplies, are not harming world economic growth, Saudi Arabia's oil minister Ali al-Nuaimi insisted.


Playwright Alan Bennett has waded into  the controversy over private schools by calling for them to be abolished.


BBC Sport's Dan Warren joins the fans as they welcome home Team GB from the Olympics.


Incontro a New York oltre 50 anni dopo il conflitto


German sentenced in South Africa over nuclear smuggling ring

A South African court handed a German engineer who was involved in a global nuclear technology smuggling ring an 18-year suspended jail sentence, the SAPA news agency reported Tuesday.


Heart attacks drop after Scottish smoking ban

The number of people admitted to hospital with heart attacks dropped 17 percent after smoking was banned in public places in Scotland in March 2006, authorities said Monday.


CNNfn, the financial news cable network owned by Time Warner Inc., said Thursday it will cease business operations by mid-December due to growing competitive challenges.


Pound weaker following low inflation data

The pound was weaker across the board after low inflation data took some pressure off the Bank of England to hike rates aggressively.


If environmental policy were scored like grade-school spelling tests, New England's mercury reduction efforts wouldn't get any gold stars.


Piano triennale per stabilizzazione, stanziamento di 25 mln


U.S. Curtailing Bids to Expand Medicaid Rolls

The Bush administration is restricting the ability of states to expand Medicaid in an effort to prevent them from offering coverage to families of modest incomes.


Japan's defence minister quits following a row over remarks he made about the US atomic attacks during World War II.


TechPresident To Cover How Internet And Candidates Mix

TechWeb - The daily news digest includes photos, reviews, links to ads, and Web sites and charts showing candidates' popularity on social networking sites.


LONDON-A new study shows that the market for smart phones will continue to increase during the next several years, with global shipments growing from 14.


British detainees alleged 'vindictive torture' at Guantanamo Bay

One of four Britons still held by the United States at the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba claims in a letter released by lawyers that he has been subjected to vindictive torture and death threats.


Americans Spend More to Treat Spine Woes

Although Americans are spending more money than ever to treat spine problems, their backs are not getting any better.


Boston Capital hopes to raise $1b in IPO

Boston Capital Real Estate Investment Trust Inc., an owner of apartment complexes in Florida, Oregon, Washington, and Utah, boosted the size of its initial public offering to as high as $1 billion. The Boston-based company plans to sell as many as 100 million shares for $10 each, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In November, Boston ...


Police appeal for witnesses after a young woman is subjected to a "serious sexual assault" near Belfast.


Red Sox One Win Away from Impossible Dream

ST. LOUIS  - Boston Red Sox fans awoke on  Wednesday with their impossible dream on the brink of becoming  a reality.


If the size of the crowd yesterday in this famously liberal city is any indication of how many core Democrats will turn out to vote for Democratic candidate Sen.


The government wants more of England's state schools to open on Saturdays.


The leader of New York's elite securities fraud prosecution team is leaving to pursue opportunities in private practice, government officials announced yesterday.


Nigerian Court Upholds Obasanjo Election Victory

A Nigerian court on Monday rejected a  legal challenge by the country's main opposition leader against  the landslide victory of President Olusegun Obasanjo in last  year's presidential elections.


SUCCESSFUL INVESTING: ; HP Stock Receives 'Buy' Rating

By Andrew Leckey  Q. What are the prospects for my shares of Hewlett-Packard Co.? I'm delighted with the company. - C.G., via the Internet   A. Shareholders have been happy with the positive change in its fortunes under Chief Executive Mark Hurd.


Police arrested two parishioners who attempted a vigil to keep the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston from closing their 114-year-old parish, one of 83 churches slated to be shut down or consolidated by year's end.


Washington lawyer William O'Reilly specializes in complexity. Defending corporations in price-fixing cases and other sorts of complex litigation is all in a day's work.


Militant plotted beheading of British Muslim soldier: court

An Islamist extremist hatched a plot to kidnap a British Muslim soldier on a night out in central England and behead him "like a pig" in a lock-up garage, a court heard Tuesday.


The United Steelworkers of America and  the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers  International Union on Tuesday said they would merge, creating  the largest industrial labor union in North America.


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Caption text only  (c) 2006 Patriot Ledger, The; Quincy, Mass.. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning.


Virgin eases in-flight Apple, Dell laptop battery limits

Only machines unaffected by vendors' recalls Exclusive Virgin Atlantic has updated its restrictions for the use of Apple- and Dell-branded notebook computers on its flights. The good news: the ban on battery use is no longer total - the company is now restricting only those batteries whose serial numbers are covered by the vendors' product recalls.â¦


Oil Extends Two-Day Fall as China's Rate Rise May Cut Demand

Crude oil futures fell in New York, extending the biggest two-day decline in 19 months, on concern China's first interest-rate increase in nine years will slow demand in the world's second-largest oil market.


Tra gli ospiti confermati ci sono top, stilisti e star


Photography equipment maker Kodak says it is to cut 600 jobs in the UK and close its factory in Nottinghamshire.


Una lettera al ministro della solidarietÃ  sociale. Lascia l'organismo degli operatori delle dipendenze di cui faceva parte con altri 70 esperti e volontari                                              "Clima pesante", la Ronconi si dimette   L'ex brigatista lascia la Consulta di Ferrero                                                                                "Compio questo passo dopo mesi di accanita campagnamediatica e politica condotta da esponenti bipartisan"   di CATERINA PASOLINI


Garcia Win Puts Europe on Brink of Victory

Holders Europe were on the  brink of retaining the Ryder Cup after resisting a fast start  by the United States in the last-day singles on Sunday.


Microsoft opens war for Internet dominance

Microsoftâs new search engine launched opens a new front for the worldâs biggest software company in a new war - for control of the Internet, analysts said.


The Nuggets didn't need Carmelo Anthony early, but could've used him late. With their leading scorer starting a 15-game suspension, the Nuggets nearly blew a huge lead but held on to beat the Washington Wizards 117-108 win over the Wizards on Monday night.


Cheechoo train getting Sharks back on track

Jonathan Cheechoo is starting to find his scoring touch again and the San Jose Sharks are showing their teeth by closing in on the Anaheim Ducks at the top of the Pacific division standings.


U.S. investigates report of Iraqi civilians killed

The U.S. military said on Friday it was investigating whether civilians, including two children, were killed during a fierce gunbattle in Ramadi on Wednesday that ended with U.S. air strikes destroying several buildings.


U.S. judge rules against Morpheus file-sharing

In a victory for the entertainment   industry, a federal judge has ruled that the Morpheus   file-sharing software encourages millions of users to share   music, movies and other works without authorization.


ALCS NOTEBOOK Lowe gets to start for Sox in must-win situation

Boston -- What's in store today for Boston's beleaguered pitching staff? Scheduled starter Tim Wakefield volunteered to work in relief on Saturday and threw 3 1/3 innings.


Cambodia's newly selected king returned from China on Wednesday to take up the throne after his father, outgoing monarch Norodom Sihanouk, abdicated earlier this month because of poor health.


Inside Apple Stores, a Certain Aura Enchants the Faithful

Appleâs stock skyrocketed 135 percent in 2007, and its sleek retail gadget emporiums are a large part of that  success.


UK Charts Company to recognise album sales on USB Flash disks

Enter the DMD (Digital Memory Device) Exclusive The Official UK Charts Company (OCC), the organisation that maintains the UK's music sales tables, will include albums sold on USB Flash disks in its tallies from next Monday, 29 October, Register Hardware has learned.â¦


Blair: Iraq controversy will go when I go

Prime Minister Tony Blair said in an interview to be published Sunday that domestic controversy over his backing for Washington over Iraq will end when he leaves office in the coming months.


Medico suicida, memoriale: non erano tangenti ma consulenze

Il memoriale redatto da Francesco Mercuriali, l'ex primario di Niguarda che si Ã¨ tolto la vita oggi con una coltellata al cuore mentre si trovava agli arresti domiciliari da mercoledÃ¬ scorso, si conclude con queste parole: "Ogni mia azione ha sempre


4 Agree to Jail Sentences in Chip Price-Fixing Case

Three German citizens and an American have agreed to serve jail time as part of an investigation into price fixing in the computer memory market.


Gov. Phil Bredesen announced Wednesday that Tennessee planned to dissolve its financially troubled program expanding Medicaid, a decision that would cut as many as 430,000 people from state health care rolls.


CARSON, Calif. -- Peter Nowak has played in two MLS Cups. He liked the first a lot better.


Bird Flu Kills 18-Year-Old Man in Thailand

The deadly H5N1 bird flu has killed a young man in Thailand, raising the death toll from the virus in Asia to 29 this year, Health Minister Sudarat Keyuraphan said on Thursday.


UAL and Its Creditors Agree to 30-Day Extension

UAL's United Airlines will have a 30-day extention on the period in which it can file an exclusive bankruptcy reorganization plan.


An artificial version of the pigment that gives tomatoes their colouring could help treat prostate cancer, say researchers.


Brit cuts short rowing trip across Pacific

Blog: Roz Savage who aimed to be first woman to row solo across the Pacific abandons her boat after rough seas capsized more than once.


The Titans won without running back Chris Brown, who missed the game with turf toe. They won with two rookies starting at defensive tackle.


Financial results from major US firms will this week give investors an indication of how sky-high oil prices are affecting the economy.


At least 28 people died in Baghdad last night after insurgents lured police to a house where they believed a militant was hiding and blew it up.


Torino, in concomitanza manifestazione Cgil-Cisl-Uil


EU adopts green energy plan.Plus: Robotic salamander sides with evolution.... President Bush says go solar? And more.


Description: NPR's Scott Simon takes a musical moment to note the death of Louisiana bluesman Raful Neal. Too easy and a bluesman Rachel Neil died this week at the age of sixty-eight the singer and harmonica


Former Scotland captain Richard Gough was named as Livingston coach on Tuesday. Gough, 42, who also captained Rangers and Everton and played for Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham


Apple Inc. sharply cut the price  of its iPhone on Wednesday and rolled out an iPod with a touch  screen that can browse the Internet wirelessly, as well as  improvements to its iTunes Web store.


Bankitalia: rispettivamente +11,4% e +6,8% ad aprile


Turkish women protest proposal to make adultery a crime

ANKARA - Hundreds of women marched through Ankara on Tuesday to protest against the government's attempts to make adultery a criminal offence.


The number of woodlarks, one of England's most critically endangered birds, is rising, the RSPB says.


Sri Lanka Troops, Rebels Worked Together

Sri Lankan troops and Tamil rebels, deadly foes for two decades, worked together on tsunami relief efforts — but hopes are fading that the disaster will help heal the animosity.


Levy calls for cap on political donations

The political fundraiser who found himself at the centre of cash-for-honours allegations has called for a change in the way political parties are funded.


Families of Iraq War Dead Target Bush in Ads

Angered by President Bush's policy in Iraq, a group of military families whose relatives died there is targeting the president in new television ads to be aired ahead of the Nov. 2 election.


Shuttle's Heat Shield Appears Undamaged, NASA Says

HOUSTON â A first look at video from space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank revealed no signs of damage to the spacecraft's heat-resistant underbelly, NASA mission managers said Friday.


U.N.: Hundreds of Tons of Explosives Missing in Iraq

Nearly 380 tons of explosives are  missing from a site near Baghdad that was part of Saddam  Hussein's dismantled atom bomb program but was never secured by  the U.S. military, the United Nations said Monday.


Guest editorial: Google changes the world

Said one participant in the project, "This is the day the world changes," and you have to grant that he is on to something: Google's plan to put the contents of five major libraries


China's annual inflation rate dropped sharply in November, heartening policy makers who have been striving to cool the economy and reducing chances of a further rise in interest rates in the near term.


For U.S., The Goal Is Now 'Iraqi Solutions'

In the year since President Bush announced he was changing course in Iraq with a troop "surge" and a new strategy, U.S. military and diplomatic officials have begun their own quiet policy shift. After countless unsuccessful efforts to push Iraqis toward various political, economic and security...


Politicians, industry leaders and environment groups across the world welcomed the news last night that Russia had rejuvenated international efforts to combat climate change by ratifying the Kyoto protocol.


Militants Threaten to Kill US, UK Hostages in Iraq

Insurgents in Iraq threatened Saturday to kill 13 hostages, including two Americans and a Briton, and staged car bomb attacks killing 23 people in Kirkuk and two US soldiers near Baghdad.


The deadline set by Islamic militants for the beheading of a Japanese hostage unless their demands were met has passed with no news of the man's fate.


Ellen MacArthur has endured stormy seas, 65 mph winds, a broken sail, burns, bruises and exhaustion - even a close encounter with a whale. The payoff: a solo around-the-world sailing record.


Sex Pistols set for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at last?

The SEX PISTOLS, U2 and GRANDMASTER FLASH head this year's list of nominations for the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. Other acts put forward for inclusion are Patti Smith, The Stooges, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Conway


Bergamo, 17:16 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: ATTACCO VENTOLA-SONCIN

Quattro ritorni nell'Atalanta che domani sfiderà il Torino: Carrozzieri, Ferreira Pinto,Belli...


Sanyo to jointly develop HD-DVD with Toshiba, NEC

OSAKA, Aug 31, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- Sanyo Electric Co. will jointly develop a next-generation DVD format, called HD-DVD, with Toshiba Corp.


Spain Arrests 14 Suspected Islamic Militants in Barcelona

Spanish police arrested 14 people suspected of links with Islamic terrorism.


More vitamin D can put more pep in seniors' steps

Declining physical performance  among some Dutch seniors may not be a simple consequence of  aging, it may actually be due to a vitamin D deficiency,  results of a new study suggest.


Brescia, 17:55 - CALCIO, BRESCIA; COSMI: IL MESSINA E' UNA SFIDA CON NOI STESSI

Il Brescia è in cima alla classifica a punteggio pieno, ma Serse Cosmi contro il Messina vuol...


The Mets announced yesterday they have narrowed their field of candidates for their vacant managerial job to three, and a baseball official familiar with the team's planning said Willie Randolph remains the clear favorite.


Israel minister says time for Palestinian talks

Israel's foreign minister said on   Friday it was time the Jewish state talked to the Palestinians,   adding no conditions should be put on meeting President Mahmoud   Abbas.


Sun's McNealy talks about open source, Microsoft

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SAN FRANCISCO, California, United States of America -- Months after it surprised the industry by


3 arrested on terrorism charges in Mich.

Three men were arrested Friday on charges of supporting terrorism after they purchased 80 prepaid mobile phones from a Wal-Mart store, police said.


Spanish giants Real Madrid remain the world's wealthiest football club, although rivals Barcelona are giving them a run for their money, according to new figures.


Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh marked a "historic day" in bilateral relations.


PALM HARBOR - After breaking the tournament record to win his ninth title of 2004 and surpass the $10 million mark in earnings, Vijay Singh decided to clear up a misconception among the media.


Hurricane Frances Churns Toward the Bahamas

Hundreds of islanders fled to higher ground in the Turks and Caicos tonight as Hurricane Frances whipped up surf in the Caribbean and roared toward the Bahamas.


Abbas forces arrest Hamas officials in West Bank

NABLUS, West Bank  - Palestinian security forces loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah arrested a Hamas lawmaker and a top interior ministry official in the occupied West Bank on Monday, security officials said.


Israel investigates suspected bird flu in chickens

Israeli investigators have found preliminary signs of bird flu in dead chickens from a kindergarten petting zoo, the Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday.


Blackstone Group to buy Hilton for $26 billion

U.S. private equity firm Blackstone  Group  said on Tuesday it would buy Hilton Hotels Corp.   for about $26 billion cash.


An investigation is launched in Shetland after the main rotor blade of a helicopter struck a pipe on an oil tanker.


The University of California, Berkeley, has signed an agreement with the Samoan government to isolate, from a tree, the gene for a promising anti- Aids drug and to share any royalties from the sale of a gene-derived drug with the people of Samoa.


White House plays down loss of explosives in Iraq

The White House played down the loss of 350 tonnes of high explosives in Iraq which Democratic presidential challenger John Kerry said was proof of the administration's "blunders."


Feeling phished? Google's "I'm feeling lucky" button was designed to save web searchers time by automatically opening the first page of a query. It turns out the feature, and similar ones from other search engines, are increasingly helping junk mailers get around anti-spam products.â¦


With major legal issues undecided, Anna Nicole Smith's legacy could take years to untangle and could leave her baby daughter with millions of dollars or nothing at all.


GASTRIC surgery is a more effective way to fight severe obesity than dieting, according to a Swedish study quoted today. The researchers found people who had surgery bypassing their large intestine were 23


Dollar Holds Firm Before CPI, Philly Fed

The dollar kept close to the previous session's one-week highs against the euro and Swiss franc on Thursday, holding steady as investors awaited US data to confirm fresh signs of strength in US manufacturing.


Sears, Roebuck & Co (SN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US department store chain, on Thursday posted a third-quarter loss as its sales continued to slide, prompting the company to cut its full-year profit forecast.


The Chinese government deploys almost half a million troops to help people hit by the worst snow in decades.


In traditional fashion, President Bush presided over the lighting of the national Christmas tree Thursday by asking the country to remember and honor its troops.


Ontario spammer sued by Microsoft, Amazon.com

A 25-year-old Kitchener, Ont. man is being sued again, this time by giants Microsoft and Amazon.com, for allegedly clogging cyberspace with fraudulent junk mail.


Manchester United said it has rejected a business plan from US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer and ended takeover talks. The club said an outline plan presented by Mr Glazer was not in its best interests because


L'ex capo del Sismi all'udienza preliminare: "Sono una vittima sacrificale"I difensori hanno sollevato l'eccezione di costituzionalitÃ  per il segreto di Stato                                          Abu Omar, le accuse di Pollari "Mi sento un capro espiatorio"                                                                                I suoi avvocati hanno chiesto le testimonianze di esponentidell'attuale e del precedente governo, compresi Prodi e Berlusconi


With tanks, jets, Sri Lanka fetes fall of rebel east

With a parade of tanks, military brass bands and the roar of fighter jets overhead, Sri Lanka's government on Thursday feted the capture of the Tamil Tigers' last bastion in the east.


President Bush will be on the ballot, at least in the realm of public opinion, when Iraq holds its first democratic election in nearly half a century.


RIM's Touts Wi-Fi BlackBerry As An iPhone-Killer For Enterprise

TechWeb - Though it's not the first Wi-Fi/cellular device to arrive on American shores, it is the first of the popular BlackBerry smartphones to offer both forms of connectivity.


South America Misses Rich Trade Opportunities

The failure of Brazil-led Mercosur and the European Union to reach a free trade deal this month is another lost opportunity for South American nations eager to build stable growth, analysts said.


Travel: Damien Simonis, author of Lonely Planet's new Barcelona city guide, shares some tips.


L'INTERVISTA. Monsignor Plotti, presule di Pisa: "Nessunacrociata, qui c'Ã¨ giÃ  chi mette in discussione il Concordato"                                          "Ruini deve ascoltare i vescovi non faccia da solo quella Nota"                                                                                di MARCO POLITI


NFL Wrap: McNabb Leads Eagles to 4th Straight East Title

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


Is your shoreline sanitary? See what could be lurking at a sandy spot near you.


South Korea says U.S. troops to stay after peace deal

U.S. troops will remain on the Korean peninsula even if the North and South reach a peace deal to replace the armistice that ended their 1950-1953 war, South Korea's foreign minister said on Friday.


Trade union activists criticise leaders - trip to China

Activists of Finnish trade unions and international solidarity projects have criticised the ongoing visit to China by Finnish labour market leaders.


Iran Rejects Any Deal to End Uranium Enrichment

Iran said on Saturday it would reject  any proposal to halt uranium enrichment, a step European Union  diplomats are proposing to end a row over whether Iran is  seeking atomic weapons.


US Military Pounds Targets In and Around Falluja

American jets, helicopters and artillery pounded insurgents today in and around Falluja, which the military says is home to a terror network headed by the Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.


In the biggest game of the season so far, Arsenal host Chelsea at Highbury. The country's two best sides go head to head in a game that will have a massive impact on where the title ends up this season.


College Basketball: GW Knocks Off No. 12 Maryland

WASHINGTON (Sports Network) - T.J. Thompson scored 27  points, J.R. Pinnock added 22 and George Washington rolled to  its second straight impressive win, a 101-92 victory over No.  12 Maryland in the championship game of the BB&T Classic.


Israel Army Mistakenly Kills Three Egyptian Soldiers

Israeli troops killed three Egyptian soldiers along the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Israel has apologized for what it says was an "operational mistake" and has begun an investigation into the incident.


Report: Nicky Hilton, New Husband Seek Annulment

Socialite Nicky Hilton, heiress to  the Hilton hotel fortune with elder sister Paris, is seeking to  annul her 2-month-old marriage to money manager Todd Meister,  Us Weekly magazine reported on Wednesday.


Cambodian opposition party backs new king

Phnom Penh (VNA) - Sam Rainsy, Chairman of Cambodia's opposition party of the same name, on Tuesday issued a statement supporting Prince Norodom Sihamoni to be the new king of the country.


Japan's prime minister says the world should halve emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050.


Jolie admits journalist gag order 'excessive'

Angelina Jolie has admitted that a gag order issued to reporters covering a premiere of her new film about murdered journalist Daniel Pearl was "excessive."


Zend Developer Zone: Lifting the Skirt on Zend Framework 1.5 - Zend_Form

The Zend Developer Zone has "lifted the skirt" on a new feature in the Zend Framework today with this new article - a look at the Zend_Form component, a simple method for creating, validating and generally working with your user's input.   Zend_Form gives you all the tools necessary to create forms and form elements via PHP code. Like everything in Zend Framework, almost everything is configurable; however the defaults are probably good for most uses.   They include some sample code that shows the creation of both a simple, sample form and something a little bit more advanced - including validation methods and making fields required.


Toyota Prius is not so green, says ads watchdog

Ad's CO2 claims go up in smoke A TV advert for the Toyota Prius has been banned for misleading viewers about the car's green credentials. The Saatchi and Saatchi-produced ad has been taken off air by regulators over its misleading claim to emit one tonne less CO2 than other cars.â¦


Jobless claims drop 8,000 in latest week

The number of workers filing new  claims for jobless aid fell by a much fewer than expected 8,000  last week, the Labor Department said on Thursday, which left  claims at fairly high levels.


With more travelers taking to the skies, itâs becoming harder to find a parking spot at the airport.


DES MOINES, Iowa  - Democrat Hillary Clinton holds a slim lead in Iowa over Barack Obama and a rising John Edwards, who are tied for second place three days before the state opens the presidential nominating race, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Monday.


News Corp.'s Fox Interactive buys ad tech company

News Corp.'s  Fox Interactive  Media said on Thursday that it had purchased interactive  advertising technology company Strategic Data Corp. to help it  improve the way marketers advertise to its members.


US President George W Bush calls for free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, as he continues his African tour.


The fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is marked in the UK with a low-key ceremony in London.


E-mail Patent Holder NTP Pursues AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint

The patent holding company that successfully produced a $612.5 million patent infringement settlement with BlackBerry producer Research In Motion even while the US Patent and Trademark Office was doubting the validity of its patents, has filed suit against the US' four leading wireless carriers for infringement of what are believed to include some of the same disputed patents.


Dow Jones fermo a 10.593 punti, Nasdaq -0,06%


Two journalists are held after attempting to plant a fake bomb on a Tube train, say police.


Previsioni confermano siccita', da ottobre -60% piogge


[TS] Gretchen Morgenson: The C.E.O.âs Parachute Cost What?

Directors are waking up to the full cost, tax included, of executive exit packages.


Last week when Google came up with its Desktop Search, it promised to make finding files on our desktop a lot less painful. Knowing Google and its other services, I had little doubt that the new tool from their stable would be incredible.


Britain must stay in Afghanistan for decades: envoy

Britain needs to maintain a significant  presence in Afghanistan for several decades to help fight  terrorism and pull the country out of poverty, London's  ambassador to Kabul said on Wednesday.


History's Long, Dark Shadow at Berlin Show

When a deranged protester did some handsprings and trampled on two works by Gordon Matta-Clark in an exhibition here of Friedrich Christian Flick's collection, she proved again that art, even the art of a dead ...


F1, Alonso contro tutti 'tradito da Fisichella'

Crisi in casa Renault. Dopo la rimonta di Schumi, il pilota vede in bilico il titolo e polemizza con il compagno di squadra. Speciale


Volunteers receiving a severe acute respiratory syndrome vaccine in a clinical test show no obvious signs of side effects so far, said Zhong Nanshan, an academic at the Chinese Academy of Engineering.


Zimbabwe Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa is cleared of trying to pervert the course of justice.


DJIBRIL CISSE arrived at Blackburn on Saturday determined to disprove the doubters who believe he will never be a success at Liverpool.


Countrywide loan funding tumbles 40 percent in November

Countrywide Financial Corp , the No. 1 U.S. mortgage lender, said on Thursday mortgage loan funding tumbled 40 percent to $23 billion in November, sending its shares down 5 percent as late payments continue to escalate.


The Easy Bake oven, an iconic toy with a four-decade history, has been recalled for the second time in less than a year, government safety advocates announced on Thursday.


Justices Order Review Of 400-Plus Sentences

The Supreme Court Monday announced the first consequences of its landmark decision to give federal judges greater freedom in sentencing, ordering federal appeals courts to reconsider more than 400 criminal sentences in light of the Jan. 12 ruling.


The government's legal aid program for the poor needs to reshape its board of directors to prevent conflicts of interest, fraud and excessive spending, according to a congressional study obtained Friday.


iPhone battery life longer than expected

Apple Inc. on Monday said the battery of its iPhone will be better than expected, providing up to 8 hours of mobile phone talk time or 6 hours of Internet use.


Lamar Hunt was fighting for his life in a Dallas hospital Tuesday, and friends and family of the 74-year-old pioneer of the modern NFL were hoping for "miracles."


Recent findings on the effects of lowering blood sugar are unlikely to change the way most people with Type 2 diabetes manage their illness, doctors said Thursday.


The ruling and opposition parties on Friday continued to lock horns over the establishment of a committee to explore the truth of the nation's modern history a day after Uri Party leader Shin Ki-nam resigned because of his father's ...


Mental health nurse Cerie Bullivant is found not guilty of breaching the terms of a control order.


Antidepressant warnings scared parents, doctors

Highly publicized government warnings that antidepressants could cause suicidal thoughts in adolescents may have scared off parents and doctors alike, meaning fewer depressed children are being diagnosed, U.S. psychiatrists say.


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown headed from China to India, hoping for movement from New Delhi on tackling climate change while also building on trade and investment links.


MySpace is now showing ‘Powered by Google’ next to its search box which is featured on the MySpace home page, admin pages, and profile pages.  Google and MySpacestruck a landmark deal last August which assured Google search and AdWords would be the MySpace search engine and sponsored ads programs of choice.  Furthermore, the partnership is also [...]


Residents in three villages apply for an injunction to prevent animal rights extremists entering the area.


Klitschko to Defend Title Against Williams in Las Vegas

World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Britain's Danny Williams in Las Vegas, promoters said on Tuesday.


Alfresco rolls Web 2.0 features into CMS upgrade

(InfoWorld) - Alfresco Software is taking cues from the so-called Web 2.0 craze with the release of the latest version of its open-source CMS (content management software). Alfresco's 2.1 version assigns URLs to such objectsÂ as documents, which enables other technologies to come into play, such as AJAX (asynchronous JavaScript and Extensible Markup Language), said John Newton, Alfresco's CTO. In one example that mimics new functionality seen on some Web sites, Afresco's 2.1 software can display a pop-up preview window of documents returned after a search, Newton said. Alfresco also added a search feature. Alfresco's CMS is delivered through a Web browser, and now users can add an "Alfresco" search in the drop-down search menu, similar to how they may already have Web search engines selected, such as those from Google or Yahoo. The feature helps return a mesh of internal content with Web content during searches, Newton said. It's based on OpenSearch, an API that allows the aggregation and syndication of searches in Firefox 2.0 and Internet Explorer 7.0. Alfresco has also integrated 2.1 into Microsoft's Office productivity software via a plug-in. Users see an Alfresco window within Office where they can manage their own documents and workflows. Another new feature allows bloggers to write, edit, and upload blog posts to WordPress and TypePad sites from Alfresco. A Mediawiki module -- a software package for managing user-created content in sitesÂ like Wikipedia -- has also been added to allow for content management of wikis, Newton said. A list of other new features and changes for the 2.1 release is available on Alfresco's wiki. Alfresco's software is free, and the company makes money through support contracts. Organizations typically experiment with Alfresco for a while and then buy a support contract when they want to use the CMS in a production environment, said Ian Howells, chief marketing officer. Mostly Fortune 1000 companies currently have support contracts. Alfresco clients include the U.S. Department for Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and NASA, Newton said.


Madrid, 17:56 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID; PER SPORT CALDERON E' STUFO DI CAPELLO

Real Madrid avvolto dalle polemiche. Secondo "Sport", il presidente Ramon Calderon sarebbe stufo di ...


U.S. stocks were lower on Monday as  the start of the Republican Convention in New York stirred  security concerns, prompting many investors to steer clear of  the market in a slow holiday week.


Five American soldiers were killed Monday in a complex attack in the northern city of Mosul, described as one of al-Qaida in Iraq's last strongholds, just days after a house explosion and suicide attack killed as many as 60 people there.


Morris Peterson made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 37 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 104-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.


More than a third of Chinese people who fall ill do not go to a doctor because they cannot afford to, a survey finds.


Mibtel guadagna lo 0,09%, positive le altre europee


Memo to all you fallen-away Celtics fans: It's better. They lost a 100-99 game to the Denver Nuggets at the Fleet last night, but I'm still telling you that things are better.


Suicide bomber kills 40 at Baghdad college

A suicide bomber wearing a vest packed with explosives killed 40 people in a Baghdad college on Sunday, a day after Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki expressed optimism about a security crackdown in the capital.


The public sector pay deal has left workers "battered, bruised" and "unappreciated", the head of the TUC says.


NBC, ABC Developing Rival 9/11 Miniseries

LOS ANGELES  - NBC and ABC are  developing miniseries revolving around the Sept. 11 attacks,  using the "9/11 Commission Report" as the blueprint for  dramatic retellings of the events that led to the devastating  strikes on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.


"Doc" spotlights forgotten novelist Humes

Immy Humes' documentary  about her late father, Harold L. Humes, has a poignancy that  comes not only from its subject -- a largely forgotten but  highly important literary figure of the late 1950s and early  '60s -- but also from the inclusion of interviews with such  departed contemporaries as Norman Mailer, George Plimpton,  William Styron and Timothy Leary.


UAW sets strike deadline, blames GM on job security

The United Auto Workers union set a firm Monday morning deadline to reach a contract deal with General Motors Corp and threatened to send 73,000 GM factory workers on strike if no deal is reached.


Authorities are trying to determine how a hacker gained access to a University of California computer that contained personal information for up to 600,000 state residents.


Rising drug abuse among young in Maldives paradise

The Maldives, known as a holiday haven for the rich and famous, is grappling with a growing drug abuse problem among its young people including pre-teens.


AT&T details iPhone service plans, iTunes activation

(InfoWorld) - Apple and AT&T on Tuesday released details of the service plans forÂ the iPhone,Â which will be released later this week. The iPhone will have three available plans that will start at $59.99. Individual plans are priced at $59.99 for 450 minutes, $79.99 for 900 minutes and $99.99 for 1,350 minutes. iPhone customers can also choose from any of AT&TÂ¹s standard service plans, according to AT&T. All three iPhone plans include unlimited data, Visual Voice mail, 200 SMS text messages, roll-over minutes, and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling. The companies also offered details for the activation of the iPhone. As expected, the activation process will be handled through AppleÂ¹s iTunes application â¹ the process, according to Apple will only take a few minutes as iTunes guides users to choose a service plan, authorize a credit and activate the iPhone. iPhone activation requires an Internet connection; an iTunes Store account or a major credit card; a valid Social Security number (as required by AT&T); the latest version of iTunes and a PC or Mac with a USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later; Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later; or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise or Ultimate Edition. The iPhone requires a new two-year AT&T service plan. Customers with existing AT&T accounts will have the option of keeping their existing phone number and upgrading their account to work with iPhone. The iPhone will go on sale on Friday, June 29, 2007 and will cost $499 for the 4GB model and $599 for the 8GB model.


It may not have the allure of trout fishing, but Chinese farmers are cashing in on the world metals boom by fishing with magnets for lumps of iron ore in local streams.