With the economy expanding at a respectable pace, companies hiring and consumers inclined to spend, Federal Reserve policy-makers can feel comfortable about boosting short-term interest rates for a fourth time this year.


H&R Block's financial advisors unit was charged with fraud by the NASD for misrepresenting the risks to investors of Enron bonds.


NATO chief undeterred by Afghan violence

NATO will not be deterred by the   resurgence of the Taliban in southern Afghanistan and will go   ahead with its planned takeover from U.S.-led forces in the   volatile east, the alliance's head said on Wednesday.


Russian president says US defence shield is today's version of 1962 stand-off.


At Forbes.com, Lots of Glitter but Maybe Not So Many Visitors

Forbes.com claims to be the most popular source for business news, but a closer look raises questions about the siteÂs industry-leading success.


Companies offer more Medicare drug plans

Medicare patients will have more prescription drug coverage options next year as additional companies offer plans nationwide and many change current offerings, U.S. officials said on Friday.


'Housewives' Thriving with Truthful Portraits

LOS ANGELES  - ABC's white-hot  "Desperate Housewives" has been deservedly praised as a worthy  successor to "Sex and the City" for the way it presents a view  of modern American womanhood through the prism of four  different archetypes.


ElBaradei says unclear if Iran nuclear plans peaceful

"Have we seen any proof of a weapons programme (in Iran)? Have we seen undeclared (uranium) enrichment? ... Obviously until today.


Federal authorities on Friday night charged a Melvern, Kan., woman with killing another woman and taking a baby from her womb. US Attorney Todd Graves said Lisa M. Montgomery


Previsioni invariate rispetto alla nota congiunturale


Bank of America Corp. plans to lay off hundreds of tellers and other branch employees at Fleet banks today, asking them to leave the building immediately as part of the process, according to documents obtained by the Globe and Fleet branch managers told of the decision.


After leading the majors with 105 regular-season victories, the St. Louis Cardinals entered the playoffs expecting to win the World Series.


SCO shares collapse under weight of ruling

$1.20 to go SCO Group shares went south in a hurry during Friday's trading, as investors reacted to the company's legal misfortunes.â¦


New ground-based city views wow the crowd Google yesterday announced the immediate availability of "Street View" - ground-level, photographic panoramas of Denver, Las Vegas, Miami and New York which allow Google Maps surfers to "navigate around a city, 'virtually' walking the streets, checking out restaurants and landmarks and even zoom in on bus stops or street signs to make travel plans":â¦


As the opening bell for Maker Faire Austin nears, at least half the exhibitors haven't shown up yet.


China says faces threat from illegal blood sales

China still faces a problem with the illegal sale of blood to hospitals, the Health Ministry said on Thursday, years after such trade sparked an AIDS outbreak in the central province of Henan.


Bergamo, 18:05 - CALCIO, ALBINOLEFFE IN RITIRO: OBIETTIVO E' LA SALVEZZA

L'Albinoleffe si è radunato oggi per iniziare la nuova stagione. L'obiettivo della squadra af...


La crescita nell'anno scorso e' stata pari al +1,9%


Scotland does not have enough police resources to do to the job, a parliament inquiry says.


Three British soldiers are killed and a fourth injured in a roadside bombing in the Iraqi city of Basra.


Ahead 41-29 in the second half, American goes cold and suffers an embarrassing home loss to LaSalle, 66-53, on Tuesday night.


Gasparri (An) contrario, indaghi il Copaco dice Violante


Actor Robert Blake asked an ex-policeman for help murdering his wife, a court hears.


A siege mentality prevails at a World Bank unit that investigates allegations of misconduct and corruption in bank-financed projects, an independent panel says. It recommends the group reach out to other departments and outside advisers to deal with its problems.


A deadline for Sudan's government to improve security in troubled Darfur is set to expire later on Monday.


Gunmen seize Filipina woman, Frenchman in Nigeria

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria  - Gunmen kidnapped a Filipina woman in Port Harcourt in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta, the first known abduction of a woman in the anarchic region, and a Frenchman was seized in a separate incident.


Weight-loss surgery success varies widely

NEW YORK  - In-hospital outcomes of weight-loss surgery, also known as "bariatric" surgery, vary widely from one institution to another, and it appears that hospitals that perform the most procedures have the lowest complication rates, according to the First Annual HealthGrades Bariatric Surgery Trends in American Hospitals Study.


More people die as a result of Israeli strikes on Gaza, as last week's death of a schoolgirl prompts an investigation.


A Sant'Angelo a Scala, in provincia di Avellino


French Nazi collaborator Papon dies aged 96

Maurice Papon, the only French Nazi official to be convicted for his role in the deportation of Jews during World War Two, died on Saturday aged 96, police sources said.


Joe Cannon made two key saves on shots by former teammate Landon Donovan to help the Colorado Rapids tie the San Jose Earthquakes 0-0 Saturday night.


Scottish Power gives its backing to a Â£11.6bn takeover offer from Spanish energy company Iberdrola.


Belfast used to be a place where you dreaded walking past an abandoned car on a lonely street for fear it might blow up. These days, Belfast is a bustling city


Seven months after receiving the world's first partial face transplant, a French woman continues to improve, doctors said in the first detailed account of her surgery, published Monday with dramatic before-and-after pictures.


Ask Jeeves overhauls its website, results system and mascot, as search becomes increasingly competitive.


Terremoti: appello Croce rossa, necessari 5 milioni di euro

GINEVRA - Servono 5 milioni di euro per assistere circa 500mila persone nelle aree del sud est asiatico colpite oggi da un devastante sisma. E' l'appello lanciato dal Comitato internazionale della Croce rossa (Cicr).


Vijay Singh is fresh off a victory in Hawaii, and still one of the last guys to leave the range. Tiger Woods had a close call at Kapalua, and Ernie Els is kicking himself for two chances that got away.


Powell to Step Down as Chairman of F.C.C., Officials Say

Michael K. Powell's term was marked by tighter of standards on decency and attempts to loosen restrictions on media ownership.


You may have noticed something similar about the new crop of digital music player-photo display gadgets that began to elbow their way into the market during the holidays. They all had displays that would disappoint everyone but a few philatelists. That's not the case, though, with the Olympus MR-500i, also known as the m:robe.


Active Volcanoes May Still Exist on Mars

Photographs taken by a spacecraft orbiting Mars indicate that active volcanoes may still exist on the red planet, further eroding its image as a dead world and offering prime sites to prospect for signs of Martian life.


Canada pours more into Afghan reconstruction, but how to spend it?

TERIN KOWT, Afghanistan (CP) - The Australian combat engineers call them backyard blitzes.


Palestinians to Deploy Forces to Halt Attacks

Palestinian security forces will deploy to  the Gaza Strip's borders with Israel within days to enforce  President Mahmoud Abbas's order to halt militant attacks, their  top commander said on Wednesday.


Habseligkeiten - which means 'property' - has been voted the most beautiful word in the German language. And rhabarbermarmelade - 'rhubarb jam' - has been singled out as Germany's coolest word.


A video of what appears to be British hostage Kenneth Bigley was posted on an Islamic website on Wednesday showing him weeping and pleading for British Prime Minister Tony Blair to help save his life.


The baby has arrived &#151; and no, they didn't name her Brangelina.


Eriksson tips Ferdinand as potential captain

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson tipped Rio Ferdinand as a future captain on Saturday ahead of the Manchester United defender's return to the national squad.


Inventor of karaoke plots another revolution

Daisuke Inoue could be a billionaire if he had only filed a patent for his invention three decades ago -- the karaoke machine, which has opened up the prospect of stardom, however fleeting, to millions of musical wannabes.


Litvinenko's widow urges Putin to help murder inquiry

The widow of murdered former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has written to Russian President Vladimir Putin demanding he help the inquiry into his radiation poisoning death in London.


The 29th and final film about Japanese cinema monster Godzilla is getting its US premiere on Monday.


New, Smaller Hummer H3 to Fight Gas Guzzler Tag

The Hummer H3 sport utility vehicle looks and drives like its bigger brother, the massive Hummer H2, but General Motors Corp. will have to convince buyers that when it comes to fuel economy, the new SUV is different.


Young Bounces Back, in Life and on Field

Dmitri Young is making $500,000 this season, a fraction of the multimillion-dollar deals he once had, but he has still surpassed his highest hopes.


Singer Lavigne fires back at plagiarism claims

Chart-topping Canadian pop singer  Avril Lavigne is firing back at accusations that she ripped off  other artists' work, calling the claims false and saying she is  considering legal action.


EU data-privacy officials probing Google

An independent European Union panel is investigating whether Google Inc.'s Internet search engine abides by European privacy rules, which tend to be stricter than those in the United States.


Pope Benedict, pursuing a journey of fence-mending with Islam and Turkey, on Wednesday pays tribute to one of Christianity's most revered sites before heading to Istanbul, city at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.


In better days, the Enron chairman endowed an economics chair at his alma mater. Now that he is on trial for fraud, he wants the money back


Borders Posts 3rd-Quarter Loss Vs Yr. Ago

No 2. US book retailer Borders Group Inc. (BGP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a quarterly loss versus a year-ago profit, hurt by sluggish store traffic and a slowdown in sales of bestsellers.


China will not reassess its crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests, a day after Zhao Ziyang's death.


AMSTERDAM The man accused of killing a filmmaker critical of Islam will also be charged with membership in a group with "terrorist intentions" and conspiracy to murder a politician, prosecutors said Friday.


A drug made from the ocean's sea squirt may help those with a rare form of cancer, research suggests.


AS TREVOR BROOKING filed into the room behind Sven Goran Eriksson yesterday, he might as well have gone the whole way and stuck his finger in the air to test the temperature.


Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi arrived in Kabul on Sunday to meet Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Italian troops, Afghan officials said.


Beckham's Galaxy to play FC Seoul in Korea

David Beckham's LA Galaxy will play a friendly match against FC Seoul in March, an official at the South Korean side said on Friday.


Three years ago, Brian Burton, better known as Danger Mouse, was the toast of the Internet thanks to his wildly popular, highly unauthorized and completely brilliant mash-up of the Beatles "White" album and Jay-Z's "The Black Album" — "The Grey Album."


A judge in South Africa orders a further investigation into the mauling to death by lions of a boy last month.


Carabinieri smantellano banda e recuperano armi da guerra


Home Stretch for Foothills Trail: But Pierce County's Plan to Close Final Mile-Long Gap Upsets Landowners

By Mike Archbold, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.  Jun. 18--Pierce County is closing in on the last two properties that would put the South Prairie-to-Buckley segment of the Foothills Trail into public ownership.


EU Condemns Aid Worker's Murder, Says Further Aid To Iraq In Peril

Brussels, 17 November 2004 (RFE/RL) -- The European Commission issued a statement today condemning the apparent murder of aid worker Margaret Hassan in Iraq.


Jobs: Blu-ray wins HD format war then loses to downloads

Physical media out-evolved, apparently Blu-ray Disc beat HD DVD, but who cares? Downloads, not physical media, are the future of HD content consumption. So said Apple CEO Steve Jobs this week, a comment that's a distant echo of allegations made by Transformers director Michael Bay last year.â¦


Two men are arrested in Bristol under the Terrorism Act, after a substance is found during police searches.


Though a secular man, Brian Clough was not averse to comparing his powers as a football manager with those of the Almighty - he entitled his autobiography Walking on Water - so he would have been delighted to hear that he had sold out a cathedral.


HP, er, raids partner Hitachi for storage chief

Here's to you, Mr. Roberson HP has corralled a new storage chief in the form of David Roberson.â¦


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -The United Steelworkers of America said Tuesday it sued to block temporarily Cooper Tire & Rubber's planned sale of four automotive products plants.


US troops searching Falluja say they have found enough arms to support a nationwide rebellion - and a chemical lab.


Shy IBM storage spin-off tries to erase itself

Will store your info, just not its own IBM's Almaden Research Center appears to be getting ready to launch its first spin-off, but something is amiss.â¦


I.M. Generation Is Changing the Way Business Talks

Instant messaging is becoming an important ingredient for corporations that want to respond rapidly to demands from inside and outside.


Avviate indagini per accertarne la veridicita'


Eighteen years ago, Tony Akeem organized a ceremony in New York City to honor the millions of Africans who died crossing the Atlantic during the slave trade. Similar observances have since spread around the world.


Bomb Explosion in Nepal's Capital Wounds 38

A bomb tore through a government office in the Nepali capital on Tuesday, wounding at least 38 people in an attack police suspect was carried out by Maoist rebels.


African nations strike landmark ivory trade ban

A UN forum on Thursday approved a landmark nine-year ban on international ivory trade to stem a surge in poaching that has killed up to 20,000 elephants per year.


Browns running back Lee Suggs was inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens because of a neck stinger.


The cricket stadium at Galle in Sri Lanka destroyed by the 2004 tsunami is to host its first match after being rebuilt.


Australia Govt in Pole Position for Saturday Vote

Australia's government looked set for a fourth straight term, according to a poll trend released on the eve of Saturday's election, as rival leaders made last-minute pitches over the economy and the US-led Iraq war.


Blog: Apple's Web site has one of the most detailed looks yet at the iPhone, a 20-minute guided tour of how it all works.


Experts warn a deadly heatwave in the UK could be imminent - but global warming may mean fewer temperature-related deaths.


San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Dean Takahashi Column: Microsoft's Tabletop Computer Breaks Creative Ground

By Dean Takahashi, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  May 30--When Bill Gates talked about a new kind of computer in a speech a couple of years ago, I thought it was pure fantasy.


Lawyers for suspected enemy fighters imprisoned at a U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay urged a federal judge this morning to investigate whether the Bush administration has destroyed evidence about their clients citing the CIA's recent acknowledgement that it destroyed videotapes of interrog...


If you want people to think you're way cooler than you actually are, why not claim to be a guest blogger at one of the revered weblogs in the blogosphere? Here's a handy guide to crafting your horrible lies. Commentary by Lore SjÃ¶berg.


Honduras Troops in Show of Force After Massacre

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras  - Thousands of soldiers and  police took over Honduras' main cities on Saturday in a show of  force to prevent new attacks by youth gangs after gunmen  murdered 28 people on a public bus earlier this week.


Precede per incassi un film per bambini e Will Smith


E' una campagna pubblicitaria, Coco indossa capo di Bailey


Univision Withdraws Suit Over Local People Meters

Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications Inc. dropped its lawsuit seeking to stop Nielsen Media Research's use of so-called "local people meters" in Los Angeles to track TV viewership, the companies said on Monday.


Jonathan Snook's Blog: Elemental: Conditional Content with CakePHP

In the new blog entry, Jonathan Snook shows how to implement "conditional content" on your CakePHP application.   I finally got around to implementing conditional content here on Snook.ca. I've wanted to do this since I moved to the new design just over a month and a half ago. [...] With a little bit of late night development and some quick help from Larry (aka PhpNut, the lead developer of CakePHP), I've developed what I have dubbed "Elemental".   In his example he shows the two parts making up the functionality - the controller with new methods (in app_controller.php) and a new helper called "Elemental". Using the methods enableElement and disableElement you can turn off and on different chunks of code that are stored in an element array.


hey were chanting for him Friday night at the Continental Airlines Arena, during the Wu-Tang Clan's first area show as a unit in five years.


U.S. officials tag elements from Tehran but can't seem to finger their Iraqi cohorts.


It only takes 20 minutes on the Internet for an unprotected computer running Microsoft Windows to be taken over by a hacker. Any personal or financial information stored


AT LEAST 40 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in a double bomb attack at a religious commemoration in Pakistan yesterday, the nationâs second suspected sectarian attack in less than a week.


Schilling strikes out 3,000th; A's sweep

Barry Zito refuses to compare the Oakland teams of recent years despite each club's knack for racking up wins in the season's second half.


Sharon for separate independent state for Palestinians

HERZLIYA: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Thursday said there should be a separate independent state for Palestinians. In a keynote speech near Tel Aviv, Sharon insisted that his controversial plan to


Soccer / Champions League - Clinical Chelsea axes PSG

Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba netted twice to fire last season's semifinalists Chelsea to a clinical 3-0 victory over hapless Paris St.


Praga, 16:28 - OLIMPIADI, PRAGA PRESENTA CANDIDATURA PER GIOCHI 2016

Praga si è ufficialmente candidata per ospitare le Olimpiadi del 2016. L'annuncio è st...


Though Fannie Mae said it was cooperating fully with a federal examination of its accounting, its regulator says the mortgage finance company was so reluctant that the agency had to


DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - A daring plan to have helicopters snag a space capsule as it plunged toward Earth went awry Wednesday when its parachutes failed to open and it slammed into the desert floor.    The catastrophic descent left the Genesis capsule buried halfway underground and exposed its collection of solar atoms to contamination...


New applications for U.S. home loans  fell last week as 30-year mortgage rates declined to their  lowest level since late March, an industry group said on  Wednesday.


EU offering economic incentives to Iran to suspend uranium ...

CARROT AND STICK: The EU is hoping Iran will cease its nuclear program before the IAEA meets later this month. Another option could be economic sanctions.


Suicide Car Bomb Kills 23 in N. Iraq - Doctors

KIRKUK, Iraq  - A suicide car bomb attack Saturday  outside the regional headquarters of the Iraqi National Guard  in the northern city of Kirkuk killed 23 men, most of whom were  waiting to join the force, doctors said.


US astronauts on 7-hour space walk at ISS

Two US astronauts spent more than seven hours outside the International Space Station Wednesday working on its solar power panels as part of a huge expansion of the station's generation capacity.


Sudanese sign pledge to end long civil war

NAIROBI Sudan's government and insurgents in the south signed a pledge Friday to end Africa's longest running civil war by Dec. 31.


British rock group Arctic Monkeys are to be one of the main draws at the Benicassim festival in Spain this summer.


Midway through the second half of Northeastern's opening-round game of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament yesterday against Delaware, it became abundantly clear there would be no dramatic ending to match the tournament opener.


France is to begin evacuating its nationals from Ivory Coast because of rampant anti-French feelings.


Why you should pay attention to product recalls

Blog: A Sony battery in a Toshiba laptop that was part of last year's massive recall caught fire last month in Great Britain.


Scrapping submarine program a possibility if boats not safe ...

GLASGOW, Scotland (CP) - Canada's defence minister cautioned Monday that no swift decisions should be made about Ottawa's controversial submarine program in the wake of the fire aboard HMCS Chicoutimi that killed a submariner and left the vessel adrift


Bain quiet about probe into 3Com acquisition

Bain Capital would not comment on reports that the U.S. government plans to extend its review of the equity firm's acquisition of 3Com.


Take note of these central concepts for investing intelligently.


The Bush administration announced Wednesday that it would permit limited imports of Canadian cattle early next year for the first time since May 2003, when a case of mad cow disease was discovered in an Alberta cow.


Meredith Alexis scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help No. 25 James Madison beat Longwood 80-42 on Tuesday night for the Dukes' 12th straight win.


Millions of young abusing cough medicine

About 3.1 million people between the ages of 12-25 have used cough and cold medicine to get high, the government reported Wednesday.


Dal 7 febbraio su Italia 1 l'ex Iena conduce "Lo spaccanoci""Questioni leggere e temi piÃ¹ seri, ma sempre in chiave giocosa"                                                  Fabio Volo, talk show a modo suo "Torno per rompere gli schemi"


Agent: Grant Hill leaving Magic for Suns

Grant Hill made seven NBA All-Star teams and won two college championships. He also has never been past the first round of the NBA playoffs. Hungry for a title, Hill is leaving the Orlando Magic after seven injury-plagued years to join a perennial contender in the Phoenix Suns, his agent said Thursday.


OAKVILLE, Ont. -- Having attacked many of the players' homes and neighbourhoods in Florida last week, Hurricane Frances took one last swipe at the PGA Tour yesterday, adding insult to injury.


DaimlerChrysler has potential bidders for U.S. unit: WSJ

DaimlerChrysler AG  is advancing plans to sell or spin off Chrysler Group, its struggling U.S. unit, and has already received "several expressions of interest from around the world," the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Sunday.


County officials want to question author Norma Khouri over allegations she bilked a woman out of her home and $400,000 in savings bonds when she lived in Chicago in the 1990s.


Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon is expected to confirm controversial plans to shake-up the Army in Scotland.


Weeks of bloody unrest in Kenya have cast a pall over the country's sporting ambitions and could haunt some of its leading athletes well beyond the end of the crisis.


The Los Angeles Dodgers signed experienced free agent pitcher David Wells for the rest of the season on Friday, while designating right-hander Brett Tomko for assignment.


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday that Congress would closely scrutinize its decision to reject California's request to tighten rules on greenhouse gas emissions.


Satellite, cable fight for U.S. customers in stores

Cable and satellite television  providers will fight for upscale subscribers on a new  battlefront this holiday season: The local electronics shop.


Tennis: Ljubicic powers past Johansson in Madrid Masters

MADRID : Croatia's Ivan Ljubicic battered Joachim Johansson with 27 aces, upsetting the big-hitting seventh seed 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (1/7), 7-6 (7/3) for a place in the semi-finals of the 2.425-million-euro Madrid Masters.


EU leaders express measured approval for a new treaty, hammered out over two days of talks.


VALDERRAMA, Spain (Ticker) - Alastair Forsyth may be 120 places lower in the world rankings, but the Scot clearly won his duel Saturday with local favorite Sergio Garcia at the Volvo Masters.


Tutti dell'Est europeo, forse regolamento conti tra bande


Florida's 34-minute execution fires up debate

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  - Death penalty critics on Thursday asked the Florida Supreme Court to halt lethal injections after a convicted killer took 34 minutes to die from the procedure and witnesses said he appeared to suffer.


Manufacturers issue call for help It is now three years since retailer Wal-Mart announced it would mandate the use of RFID by its suppliers, with the eventual intention of deploying RFID technology throughout its supply chain to improve efficiencies.â¦


Organizations Seek to Verify UFO Reports

By Cheryl Winkelman, STAFF WRITER We are not alone in the universe if the numerous sightings of unidentified flying objects are to be believed.


Peace in southern Sudan must herald overall deal: Darfur rebel ...

CAIRO, Dec 31  -- A peace deal due to be signed between southern Sudanese rebels and the Khartoum government is only a partial solution to the war-torn country's problems, a rebel leader from the western Darfur province said Friday.


Yahoo plans to cut several hundred jobs: source

Yahoo Inc is planning to announce cutbacks later this month that will likely lead to hundreds of job losses at the nearly 14,000 employee company, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday.


Georgia says it fired at Russian plane this week

Georgian forces fired at an airplane they believed was Russian after it violated the Caucasus republic's airspace on Wednesday, a senior interior ministry official said.


For as many times as Randolph referred to the Mets as "we" and "us" during a conference call with the media Monday, the current Yankee bench coach appears hopeful that this, his 12th career


Derrida, French Father of Deconstructionism, Dies

French philosopher Jacques Derrida, the founder of the school of deconstructionism, has died of cancer at the age of 74, France Info radio said on Saturday.


LaBranche may consider selling company -- source

LaBranche & Co. Inc. , which runs one of the largest equity specialist trading outfits on the New York Stock Exchange floor, may consider selling all or part of itself to salvage its floor-trading business, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.


Kenya opposition leads as delays raise tempers

Kenya's opposition challenger Raila Odinga led on Saturday in the race to govern east Africa's largest economy but tempers flared over the slow pace of vote tallying in the incumbent's strongholds.


Bruins' Thornton Wins $6.8M in Arbitration

Boston Bruins captain Joe Thornton was awarded a near-record $6.75 million in arbitration Tuesday for the 2004-2005 season.


Australia may do more in Iraq, Afghanistan

Australia may increase its assistance to war-ravaged Iraq and Afghanistan but is unlikely to send more combat troops, Prime Minister John Howard announced.


I remember the hope Britain once inspired

Comment is free: Mariella Frostrup: The British once cherished their reputation for fairness. It's an image that needs Alastair Campbell-style spinning skills if we're to retain it


US gunship targets Shiite rebels in Najaf

NAJAF, IraqâUS forces launched a fresh assault on Shiite rebels in the city of Najaf today after talks on transferring control of the mosque at the centre of a two-week siege ran into difficulties.


Osama bin Laden's Yemeni driver will today become the first GuantÃ¡namo Bay prisoner to stand before a US military commission to face war crimes charges, in proceedings that have been denounced as unfair by human rights groups and American military lawyers


WHEN I was asked this summer to lecture on a cruise along the Dalmatian coast, I accepted in a matter of minutes, having heard tales for years about its craggy beauty and captivating old cities, but I never ...


Sony BMG Will Sell Music Without Copyright Protection

Sony BMG is the last major record company to do away with the programs, which prevent illegal copying and distribution of songs on the Internet.


Two people die as Israeli aircraft fires a missile at a vehicle in the Gaza Strip,  Palestinian officials say.


The leader at a mosque besieged by Pakistani forces in Islamabad is caught trying to escape wearing a burqa.


The Iraq war entered a dangerous new phase today as 850 armoured British troops were ordered to the troubled heart of the country for a massive crackdown on terrorists.


Update 4: Kmart, Sears to Merge in $11 Billion Deal

The discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. is combining with one of the most venerable names in US retailing, Sears, Roebuck & Co.


Lleyton Hewitt gave Australia's  national day celebrations a giant lift when he beat David  Nalbandian in a four-hour quarter-final battle at the  Australian Open Wednesday.


A record number of people are due to have their claims for the return of overdraft charges heard at a Leeds court.


Kyle Boller throws for 185 yards and two touchdowns and the Ravens withstand a late charge by the Jets for a 20-13 victory.


File-trading penalties legislation moves forward

WASHINGTON - Legislation that would expand the definition of criminal file-trading over the Internet was approved Wednesday by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.


Smashing stereotypes forged over  centuries and bearing the burden of being an inspiration to a  billion compatriots is a mighty tall order.


Cheney unhurt in blast outside U.S. base in Aghanistan

BAGRAM AIRBASE, Afghanistan  - A suicide bomber killed at least 10 people in an attack on Tuesday on the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan where Vice President Dick Cheney had spent the night after an unannounced visit.


Calcio, azzurri; Lippi: sono preoccupato per Cassano

"Preoccupato per il talento calcistico di Cassano? SÃ¬, a questo punto lo sono". Solo un mese fa Marcello Lippi aveva pronosticato all'attaccante della Roma un futuro radioso in nazionale. Ma al nuovo appuntamento


Medvedev admits he nervous taking top Kremlin job

Dmitry Medvedev, almost certain to become the next president of Russia, on Thursday formally made his application to run in the March 2 election and admitted he was nervous at "a tough job" ahead in the Kremlin.


Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah agree to form a national unity government, officials say.


United May Offer Malcolm Glazer Seat on Board, Observer Says

Manchester United Plc may offer US billionaire Malcolm Glazer a seat on its board if he agrees to drop a takeover bid for a year, the Observer said, citing an unidentified person in the soccer industry.


Lilly sees disappointing profit growth in 2007

Eli Lilly and Co. on Thursday reaffirmed it expects its 2006 earnings to rise 8 percent to 12 percent, but projected disappointing profit growth for 2007 even though its revenues will grow at a faster pace next year.


Litvinenko's widow urges Putin to help murder inquiry

The widow of murdered former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has written to Russian President Vladimir Putin demanding he help the inquiry into his radiation poisoning death in London.


Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in transplant technology that could help cure more people with diabetes.


U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said Thursday that new peace talks to end the four-year conflict in Darfur will start Oct. 27 in Libya.


Less Turbulence Ahead for Airbus, Boeing

EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson and his US counterpart, Robert Zoellick, aim for a truce in the latest transatlantic row over government aid for aviation rivals Boeing and Airbus.


Many people believe Britain is a worse place to live than 20 years ago, a BBC poll suggests.


Study: ADHD Costs Americans $77 Billion in Lost Income

Attention deficit hyperactivity  disorder costs Americans suffering from the condition about $77  billion in lost income a year, more than the total costs of  drug abuse or depression, a Harvard researcher said on  Thursday.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a believer in big government, and it shows in a state work force that has nearly doubled in the eight years since he took office promising to do away with patronage.


The first minister launches the latest phase in the scheme to bring people from overseas to work in Scotland.


Ukrainian Klitschko retains WBC heavyweight crown

Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine stopped Danny Williams of Britain in the eighth round to retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight crown in Las Vegas on Saturday.


NetRatings survey shows broadband users now a majority in US

AUGUST 18, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A majority of US home Internet users now have broadband, according to a survey by NetRatings Inc.


A Moroccan magazine takes the unprecedented step of making public details of King Mohammed VI's salary.


Heading into Saturday's race in Richmond, Team Penske's top two drivers -- Sam Hornish Jr. and Helio Castroneves -- find themselves far off the points lead.


Novita' dalle modifiche a piano industriale 2005-2008


Salman Rushdie sits down with The Mirror

Salman Rushdie was born in Bombay, India in 1947. The son of a Cambridge-education Muslim businessman, Rushdie was sent to Rugby School in England when he was only fourteen years old.


Presidente Repubblica esprime cordoglio a familiari militare


A weekly roundup of the buzz from the Sunday talk shows

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates backed away slightly yesterday from his Friday statement that U.S. troop levels in Iraq could go as low as 100,000 by the end of next year, and he signaled that the Bush administration would go into a wait-and-see mode on Iraq for another six months.


Judge Finds Pricewaterhouse Withheld Data

A judge has found that PricewaterhouseCoopers failed to provide documents and other evidence in an accounting fraud lawsuit against the firm.


Investors who have not paid for shares bought in VonageÂs initial public offering are being told to write a check or risk legal action.


John Lennonâs Death Revisited Through the Words of His Killer

Andrew Piddingtonâs devastating re-enactment of events leading up to, including and immediately after the murder is taken from interviews, depositions and court transcripts.


New 'surprise' offer catches MDs off guard

TORONTO -- Premier Dalton McGuinty and Health Minister George Smitherman bulldozed contract talks with the province's doctors by surprising them with a new unilateral deal, the head of the Ontario Medical Association said yesterday.


Time Warner's HBO Picks Up Most Emmys With 16 Awards

Time Warner Inc.'s HBO cable network led the 56th annual primetime Emmys with 16 awards, helped by its mini-series ``Angels in America'' and its crime drama ``The Sopranos,'' -- the shows with the most awards.


Schuettler outclasses Baccanello to reach the second round of ...

Fourth seed Rainer Schuettler reached the second round of China Open here on Monday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over unseeded Australian Paul Baccanello.


Test children at 15 months for cholesterol, study suggests

Children could be tested for cholesterol when they reach about 15 months of age to help stave off potentially fatal heart disease in adulthood, doctors recommended in a study published online by the British Medical Journal (BMJ).


World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. said on Tuesday it sued toy maker Jakks Pacific Inc. and video game maker THQ Inc., alleging a commercial bribery scheme involving licensing of WWE images and dolls.


Cori Chambers and Tasha Humphrey had 18 points apiece for Georgia in the third-place game of the Rainbow Wahine Classic. Sherill Baker had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Janese Hardrick added


Roma, 14:57 - CALCIO, LAZIO: STENDARDO RECUPERATO PER SFIDA CON DINAMO

Una buona notizia per la Lazio alla vigilia della sfida con la Dinamo Bucarest, ritorno del terzo tu...


Penalties imposed on Microsoft by the European Union are unlikely to rein in the software giant and could result in higher costs for other software developers, regulators said on Friday.


The hagfish is a bottom feeder so repulsive it had a cameo on TV's "Fear Factor." It slimes its enemies, has rows of teeth on its tongue, and feeds on the innards of rotting fish by penetrating any orifice.


Owen Burdick, the organist and music director at Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan, who significantly improved its musical offerings and became a major fixture on the early-music scene, abruptly left his job on Monday.


Gabe: I just have some random stuff to share here.***UPDATE***Looks like we got bumped to 2/12 because of a Magic tournament.Pokemon League night is next Tuesday at the Comic Stop. Matches start at six pm, but you can show up a little early if you'd like to trade cards. As always new players are welcome, just bring a starter deck. It's also a good idea to register at Go-Pokemon.com and bring your POP ID. A reader wrote in today to tell me that he was doing the New York Sun crossword puzzle for January 30th and noticed this clue for 12 down:  "Tycho's pal in the webcomic 'Penny Arcade' (4 letters)." That's totally awesome. I'm sure the Force Unleashed will be fine. The time period around the original trilogy is just getting so crowded. Now Vader has a secret apprentice? I mean, it makes sense canonically to me. The Emperor had Mara Jade out there doing his dirty work. It's not unreasonable to think Vader had a similar arrangement. Also the very nature of Sith rule makes covering your ass a necessity. The hook for the game is fine and I don't mind the 3rd person action stuff. There are a few games I'd much rather see them make though. The fact that they have not made a sequel to Republic Commando is fucking criminal. That's not a joke either. I mean that someone over there should be put in jail for the rest of their life. RepCom was an incredible squad based shooter, and unlike most games in that genre it was packed with awesome characters. This games deserves a next gen sequel. The other game that needs a next gen installment is Tie Fighter. Seriously that game came out in 1994 and it's one of the best space shooters ever. And for fucks sake stop setting things during the movies. There's nearly sixty years worth of incredible content (minus the dark nest series) extending out past Return of the Jedi. You don't have to keep trying to cram stories into the same 20 year period. They're milking so much content out of that period that eventually we'll be playing a game as Luke where the goal is to repair vaporators on the south ridge. Hurry up you've only got 'till mid day!Rez is available on Xbox Live now. It's one of the best games ever made.   The most popular piece of clothing we've ever made, AKA The Black Mantle is back in stock. It's joined by its polar opposite, the Luminous Vestments. I have a feeling both will be sold out before I finish typing this.   -Gabe out


Il fantasista "seguirÃ  un programma di allenamenti differenziati" ...

Antonio Cassano momentaneamente "fuori rosa", ma di comune accordo con la societÃ  e il tecnico Delneri: "Per alcuni giorni", si legge in un comunicato ufficiale emesso dalla Roma, "seguirÃ  un programma di allenamenti differenziati".


California's two state pensions, with $292 billion in combined assets, would be replaced with 401(k)-type plans under a proposal by a state lawmaker who vows to hold a


Americans are torn by debate these   days in Washington over how to treat terrorism suspects. They   feel the United States should set a good example and not   torture. But what if it will save lives?


Uncertainty over funding and schools'  attitudes are limiting vocational courses for teenagers, Ofsted says.


Larry David's divorce mirrored on `Curb'

In the exaggerated mirror to Larry David's life that is "Curb Your Enthusiasm," even the comedian's own divorce is fodder for comedy.


Big stars fail to light up 'Fockersâ Christmas tree'.

Director Jay Roach must be commended for his ability to squeeze out laughs from even trite situations in the script. But thatâs about as much can be said for the film âMeet the Fockersâ, which is a sequel to âMeet the parentsâ.


At the Quail Lakes Baptist Church in Stockton, California, the parishioners at weekly prayer group meetings seek spiritual support for everything from health issues to marital problems to job losses.


Australia's economy grew by 2.8% in the final three months of 2006, despite a severe drought.


Europe cheers EU recommendation of Turkey

Supporters found plenty of reasons to cheer the EU's recommendation Wednesday that talks begin on making Muslim-majority Turkey a member.


And the truth about Project Cool A bit of nostalgia for you. Cast your minds back to 1999 or thereabouts. Microsoft is finishing off IIS 4.0 and there is no such thing as C# or ASP.NET. However, there are rumours that Microsoft is creating a Java-like platform codenamed "Cool", in the aftermath of a dispute with Sun that was making it impossible to use Java itself. Microsoft denies the rumours.â¦


MOSCOW, Jun 12 (IPS) - Russia is looking to promote its language and  culture as a way to improve its image abroad.


SAN FRANCISCO - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is set to launch its new server chip today, delivering the biggest jolt to its product lineup in four years.


The Houston Astros apologized to the Cardinals on Monday, saying they erred a day earlier by showing a replay of St. Louis reliever Julian Tavarezâs tantrum on the stadium scoreboard.


"Teenage boy" in Norway was adult woman on the run

A student in Norway who posed as a 13-year-old boy turned out to be a 33-year-old woman on the run from police investigating a child abuse case in the Czech Republic, Norwegian media reported on Thursday.


Shares in Anglo-Swedish drug giant AstraZeneca drop more than 8% in value after the failure of its Iressa drug in a major clinical trial.


Melissa Etheridge Diagnosed With Cancer, Cancels Tour To ...

Breast cancer is a major concern for women of all ages, ethnicities and income brackets. According to Thebreastcancersite.com, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes


Religious right relishes chance to push agenda

A mood of elation permeated the ranks of evangelical Christians in the United States yesterday as it became clear that the election marked a watershed moment for their chances of implementing a conservative moral agenda - above all on the issues of


In the race to build a national defense against chemical and biological weapons, Annapolis-based PharmAthene is putting its money on an unlikely horse.


AFP Interview: Hong Kong's colourful activist in serious crack at election

Often ridiculed as a cartoon activist obsessed with the Latin American revolutionary Che Guevara, Leung Kwok-hung is nevertheless about as close as Hong Kong has to a radical militant.


Martin Short to Perform for Church Fund-Raiser

By The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky.  Feb. 20--Entertainer Martin Short will be in Richmond on May 19 to help Saint Mark Catholic Church raise money for the Special Olympics of Madison County, the church announced.   Short will perform at the church, 608 West Main Street, at 7 p.m.


The Christian Science Monitor - US plans to extend its "star wars" missile-defense program to Europe, which once dismissed the technology as an unproven cold-war anachronism, are gaining acceptance among governments here.


Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Sept. 10-16. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.


Continental shares rally on revenue gain

Shares of Continental Airlines  gained more than 9 percent on Tuesday, a day after the No. 4 U.S. carrier reported a monthly revenue increase that far surpassed expectations.


Detroit Pistons center Dale Davis was shocked with a stun gun and charged with assault and disorderly conduct in an altercation with Miami Beach police.


A judge ruled Monday in favor of a dry cleaner that was sued for $54 million over a missing pair of pants.


Mass false limb find to help quake victims

A massive stash of false limbs found in the cellar of a retired British taxi driver's home are to be sent to Pakistan to help victims of the 2005 earthquake, a charity said Friday.


"In search of solitude, they set out on a clandestine sail to   recapture simple pleasures--fresh salt air on the face, a sunrise on the   ocean, and wind in their hair."


Pupils to Get Free FluMist: State Will Dispense 250,000 Doses of MedImmune Vaccine

By Tricia Bishop, The Baltimore Sun  Sep. 14--Maryland will offer 250,000 free doses of FluMist to elementary school kids ages 5 through 11 this year, giving a public relations boost to MedImmune Inc., which makes the needle-free vaccine, as well as helping parents of shot-wary children.


Iran, Syria and U.S. to attend Baghdad talks: Iraq

Officials from regional states including Iran and Syria will join U.S. and British envoys at a meeting in Baghdad next month to seek ways to stabilize Iraq, the Iraqi foreign minister said on Tuesday.


U.S. senators are debating a controversial measure to exempt foreign student graduates from the cap on H-1B visas.


Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton warned President Bush on Wednesday not to take any military action against Iran without getting congressional approval first.


When the audience hears a Bach piece at Carl Parks' next recital in January they may sense the heightened passion he feels after his recent pilgrimage to Germany.


Ucraina. Non si spegne la protesta dell'opposizione, migliaia in ...

Sono ancora lÃ , e sono almeno 3mila. Nonostante un freddo pungente i sostenitori del candidato dell'opposizione alle presidenziali di domenica, Viktor Yushenko, presidiano ancora questa mattina la piazza dell'Indipendenza di Kiev.


Pakistani forces securing last parts of rebel mosque

Pakistani security forces were securing the last parts of a mosque and school complex on Wednesday, a day after an assault that killed a rebel cleric, more than 50 Islamist fighters and eight soldiers.


No Delay In Iraqi Elections, Bush Says Thursday

More than a dozen Iraqi political parties want elections in Iraq postponed until security at the polls can be guaranteed, but President Bush said Thursday the Jan. 30 date for elections is firm and should not be changed.


Iran rules out key demand before atomic meeting

Iran will not suspend uranium enrichment, the key U.N. demand in a nuclear row with Tehran, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said the day before talks with the EU's Javier Solana.


British press crisis deepened in 2007: figures

The problems gripping Britain's press deepened in December as The Sun daily slumped below three million daily print sales for the first time in 33 years, according to figures released Monday.


A new generation of superjets comes to life.


US Sees Japan Beef Trade Unlikely in 2004

Japan's lucrative market for U.S.  beef, ruptured by mad cow disease worries, is likely to remain  closed for the rest of this year, U.S. meat industry officials  said on Thursday.


Halliburton Now Says It Won't Get Army Extension

The company said today that the U.S. Army had decided not to grant it additional time to substantiate its costs in Iraq and Kuwait.


Health Management Associates Inc., an operator of acute care and psychiatric hospitals, said Monday that damage related to Hurricanes Charley and Frances will lower fourth-quarter earnings by 2 cents per share.


Shivnarine Chanderpaul leads the way as West Indies beat England by 61 runs at Edgbaston.


Londra, 20:19 - CALCIO, PREMIER LEAGUE: BOLTON-ARSENAL 3-1

Nell'incontro che ha chiuso le gare della domenica della 14/a giornata di premier league, il Bolton ...


Genova, 18:19 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA. DISTORSIONE AL GINOCCHIO PER PALOMBO

Ripresa degli allenamenti per la Sampdoria in vista della gara con il Palermo, valida quale ritorno ...


State of the Art: Free AOL Stuff, Courtesy of Bubble 2.0

AOL looks a lot like Yahoo these days and a few goodies, once reserved for paying members, are especially attractive now.


Commentary: Bush still fighting the last war

Do you feel safer than you did five years ago? Republicans hope the answer is yes and that you'll give them full credit.    Of course, on a related note, they also hope you've developed full-fledged amnesia.    They hope you've forgotten all about immigration reform and how the White House and GOP-controlled Congress were going to fix a broken system and seal a porous border -- things that make many Americans feel less safe and less secure.


L'Autority ha rilevato ripetute violazioni delle norme sulle "interruzioni pubblicitariedurante la trasmissione dei film". Stangata anche per il cartone animato "I Griffin"                                          Agcom, multa di 652 mila euro a Italia 1 e Rete 4 per pubblicitÃ  e turpiloquio                                                                                Diffidata la Rai: pubblicitÃ  con gli stessi personaggi dei cartoon della programmazione adiacenteRespinta la proposta di autoregolamentazione degli spot proposta da Mediaset e La7


Did China Just Pull a Fast One on Defense Spending?

A year ago, relations between the Chinese military and the Pentagon seemed to be moving toward transparency. But now, with little warning, Beijing is pumping up its arms spending. What's happening?


Karzai to become first elected Afghan president

KABUL: Hamid Karzai was set Monday to become Afghanistan's first elected president after winning historic Oct. 9 polls by a landslide, but a fraud inquiry and a slow final count delayed a formal announcement.


Premier israeliano: appoggiare i palestinesi moderati


At least two more states are planning to join New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer in suing the insurance industry over allegations of bid-rigging and collusion.


Conteneva i dettagli sugli incontri amorosi della donna


Landmark confirms may sell Weather Channel, assets

Landmark Communications Inc., which  owns The Weather Channel, said on Thursday it hired two  investment banks and would explore strategic options, including  a possible sale.


Thousands tortured under Augusto Pinochet's military regime in Chile are granted compensation.


No second chance in Bollywood: Amrita Rao

Bollywood actress Amrita Rao, who struck gold with her girl-next-door look in Vivah, is back after a year-long gap with My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves.


Rush Limbaugh detained in Florida over Viagra pills

Right-wing U.S. radio commentator Rush  Limbaugh, a one-time target of a prescription fraud  investigation, was detained at a Florida airport when agents  found a bottle of Viagra in his luggage that was not prescribed  in his name, police said on Tuesday.


Bush urged to get to grips with cybersecurity

A cybersecurity group yesterday called on US President George Bush to invest more in IT issues and to make the top IT security job a bigger posting.


Before she joined the Wheaton College women's soccer team this fall, Melida Alvarez got into a discussion with her biggest fan - her mom.


Si riducono attese su ordini e domanda, scorte in aumento


Spacewalking astronauts bolted a solar power tower to the international space station on Tuesday, completing an ambitious three-day moving process and setting the stage for the beam's giant solar panels to be unfurled.


Pm Bari apre inchiesta su denuncia dei genitori


Nigerian playmaker Kanu rounded off an explosive week for West Brom by rescuing a point for the Premiership newcomers against Fulham in a match that featured three red cards.


Democrats, TSA Scuffle On Who Inspects Cargo

Weeks after passing legislation to tighten inspections of cargo on passenger planes, top Democrats in Congress say they are growing concerned about a proposal that would allow shipping companies to play a large role in the screening process.


Moet Hennessy to acquire Glenmorangie for 300 million pounds

Moet Hennessy Investissements, a subsidiary of the French luxury group LVMH, said it had agreed to terms with Scottish whisky producer Glenmorangie for a 300-million pound (545-million-dollar) bid for the company.


NORD EICHENRIED, GERMANY -- Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain won his fourth title on the European Tour this season, making three birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back nine to pull away for a two-stroke victory at the BMW International Open.


See in pictures how scientists deciphered the inner workings of mankind's earliest analog computer, a device devised by ancient Mediterranean clockmakers to plot the movements of heavenly bodies. In Gear Factor. By Rob Beschizza.


Convention Confetti Covered in Bush Images

President Bush will literally rain down on Republican National Convention delegates Thursday night after he accepts their nomination for a second term.


Kendra and Maliyah Herrin are "close to going home," according to Primary Children's Medical Center spokeswoman Bonnie Midget.  Thursday afternoon, doctors were discussing whether the girls would leave the hospital today or Monday. The decision will likely be made this morning.


How do you catch a wolf running 35 miles per hour in rough terrain on film? BBC filmmakers find the answer from two miles overhead. By Sonia Zjawinski from Wired magazine.


Nintendo Wii outsells PS3 6 to 1 in Japan in June

Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s Wii game console  outsold Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3 by a ratio of over 6 to 1 in  June in Japan, a game magazine publisher said, solidifying  Nintendo's leading position.


Predators drop Balsillie's bid for club: report

The National Hockey League refused to confirm a newspaper report on Thursday that Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold had dropped a bid by Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie to buy the team.


BOSTON (Sports Network) - Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling  will not start Game 5 of the American League Championship  Series against the New York Yankees, if it goes that far,  because of his ankle injury.


U.S. seeks solution as Kenya toll climbs

Kenya's warring political parties have been urged to acknowledge irregularities in the disputed presidential election, with the death toll from the subsequent violence now having risen to a reported 486.


Update: Amazon says holiday sales beat last year

Online retailer Amazon.com said it had record sales during this year's holiday season.


A group of top electronics manufacturers are joining forces to develop a standard for content management and protection, with an eye to providing specifications for the growing array of digital media hardware and distribution channels.


MADISON, Wis. - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, arriving Sunday at a remote resort to practice for this week's debate, took a swing at President Bush for pronouncing the Iraqi mission accomplished while the monthly death toll mounts...


Lance Armstrong is unsure if he will ride in next summer's Tour de France because he'd like to compete in other races. Armstrong, who won a record sixth straight Tour de France this year, said in Saturday's edition of L'Equipe it is "time to move on to other things."


Where will the election be decided? Follow the money and the ...

30, 2004. Adrian Dix is a regular contributor to the Victoria Times-Colonist, The Source Newspaper and thetyee.ca in British Columbia.


Bush: Kerry's Plans Would Require Tax Hike

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - President Bush told supporters Tuesday in the conservative heart of Colorado that John Kerry cannot pay for the domestic programs he is proposing unless taxes are raised on the middle class...


Serbian PM Vojislav Kostunica says the European Union will have to decide between Belgrade or Kosovo.


Not so happy birthdays, 40 years on from 1967 war

RAANANA, Israel/QALANDIYA, West Bank  - Esti and Hanan both turn 40 this week.


Timberlake was keen to act in gay movie: Bass

Pop superstar Justin Timberlake once dreamed of acting in a gay movie, says Lance Bass.


New network layer could reduce Internet jams and improve security

As more and more people get keyed into technology, computer experts are struggling for ways to fight internet traffic jams, computer worms and improve video webcasting, and a new report by Technology giants Intel has suggested that overlaying new


To win Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest a seventh time, Takeru Kobayashi has to overcome some huge obstacles, including an injured jaw and the death of a loved one


Hewlett-Packardnames Lesjak CFO SHAKERS MARKETPLACE By Bloomberg

By Ville Heiskanen  Hewlett-Packard, the world's biggest maker of personal computers, said Monday that it had promoted its treasurer, Cathie Lesjak, to chief financial officer. She will succeed Bob Wayman, who will step down at the end of the year.  Lesjak has been treasurer since 2003.


French Hostage Transfer Sparks Release Hopes

Hopes of a swift end to the French  hostage crisis rose early Friday, after the Le Figaro newspaper  that employs one of the two captives said the men were now  being held by Iraqi guerrillas willing to negotiate their  release.


Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference kicked off Monday at San Francisco's Moscone West convention center. The keynote address, by Steve Jobs, began at 10 a.m. Pacific time.


Jack in the Box Posts Strong 4Q on Sales

Jack in the Box Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings that sharply exceeded analysts' estimates due to increased sales and improved operating margins at its restaurants.


Locking down laptops before it's too late

Seagate CEO Bill Watkins says the flaw with current legislation is that it does not specify how to encrypt data.


8e6 Technologies Unveils Real-Time Monitoring and Remediation Solution; New Threat Analysis Reporter Coupled With Enterprise Reporter 4.0 Forms Reporting Suite That Puts Spotlight on High-Risk Internet Activity

8e6 Technologies, a security company dedicated to Internet filtering and reporting, today announced a new enterprise reporting suite designed to alert corporate executives and IT professionals about Internet threats coming from within their organization.


CHICAGO, Sept. 11 -- Mayor Richard M. Daley vetoed an ordinance Monday that would have required mega-retailers to pay their workers higher wages after some of the nation's largest store operators warned that the measure would keep them from operating a business within the city limits.


ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - President Bush on Monday accused Democratic rival Sen. John Kerry of "shameless scare tactics" by suggesting that the president would jeopardize Social Security for older Americans and bring back the military draft for young people...


IBM Passes Legal, Overtime Costs on to Its Tech Workers

Despite reporting record profits the chipmaker plans on cutting the base pay of its technical support staffers to compensate for the money it stood to lose by being forced to pay overtime.


Streaking Patriots still stinging from last game at Buffalo

Anytime someone tells Bill Belichick how great his team is, the New England Patriots coach needs only to slip in a tape of last year's season opener to stay grounded.


Bowing to demand from customers, Microsoft will make the first major Vista update available to businesses on Friday and to developers later this month. The general public will still have to wait until next month.


A compound in carrots may reduce the risk of developing cancer, research suggests.


Democratic vice presidential  candidate John Edwards on Sunday disputed a White House  assertion that it was right to topple Saddam Hussein even if he  had no illegal weapons because he posed a future threat.


The hotel industry is creating menus that emphasize health, renewal and, especially, a better grade of coffee.


Talks between Ethiopia and Starbucks have failed to end a dispute over coffee trademarks, officials say.


More than two-dozen of Van  Morrison's albums are about to get the reissue treatment.


One of the Taleban fighters who masterminded the kidnapping of 23 South Koreans in July has been killed, Afghan officials say.


The Houston Rockets activated guard Tyronn Lue from the injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Hawks.


Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz is far more recognizable than the average rock band bassist.


Air Force 67, Wyoming 62: With Air Force on Map, Seniors Set Sights on Globe

Wyoming, who handed Air Force its 15th consecutive loss in conference tournaments, was led by the speedy guard Brad Jones who had 29 points.


As well as the Oakland Athletics have played over the past month, Jay Payton's problems in left field infuriated fans who have become so accustomed to winning every day.


Messina, 19:40 - Calcio, Messina: frattura della mandibola per Mamede

Il centrocampista del Messina JosÃ¨ Mamede non potrÃ  prendere parte alla sfida di domani pomeriggio c...


US forces intensify offensive in Fallujah

Iraq's official Sunni Muslim political party has threatened to quit the US-backed government unless a full-scale military assault on the rebel-held city of Fallujah is halted.


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Not enough federal health dollars, says premier

OTTAWA - Premier Gordon Campbell says the federal government's latest multi-billion offer to increase health-care funding falls far short of what's needed.


Coach of disgraced Greek sprinters claims IAAF charges groundless

The coach of disgraced Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou says IAAF charges against the athletes are groundless and will not result in a suspension, according to reports Friday.


Miss "MadTV," Arden Myrin, celebrates her betrothal to Dan Martin Dec. 30 in Waitsfield, Vermont.


Want a Grammy? Your best bet is being an R&B or hip-hop artist - or dearly departed. The Recording Academy revealed the nominees for the 47th annual Grammy Awards Tuesday, and there were few surprises.


Britain's Foreign Office confirmed that three-party talks to take forward the 27 October joint statement between the Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and Spanish Foreign Minister Sr Moratinos will take place at Mr.


Tsunami not to impact Indian economy - analysts

The deadly weekend tsunami will have no impact on the Indian economy because it did not hit any major sectors driving the economy and most areas devastated were inhabited by fishermen, analysts say.


Bush pitches plan to expand nuclear power

Calling nuclear power an overregulated industry that needs a jump-start from Washington, President Bush on Wednesday pitched his plan to expand nuclear power generation by dealing with radioactive waste, lessening regulations and reviving nuclear fuel processing.


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


Maine leads states in aid to working poor: study

Maine led all U.S. states in aiding poor families with children, providing $6,401 a year on a per capita basis, while Utah offered the least of any state at $1,712, a new study said on Tuesday.


Doctors gave Republican Rudy Giuliani the all clear to go home to New York City after the presidential candidate spent the night in a St. Louis hospital with flu-like symptoms, his campaign said Thursday.


Workers pulled glittery suits and platinum records out of cardboard boxes Sunday ahead of what's being called the largest auction of Jackson family memorabilia ever.


US to press China on currency fluctuation at G7 meeting: Snow

The United States plans to urge China to adopt a more flexible exchange rate when Chinese officials join Group of Seven finance ministers and central bankers here later this week, US Treasury Secretary John Snow said.


Justice Department won't appeal Oracle/PeopleSoft decision

OCTOBER 01, 2004  - The US Department of Justice today said it would not appeal a US District Court decision to allow Oracle Corp.


COLOMBO: Sri Lanka could slip back to a protracted war within months unless the government agrees to revive peace talks based on a controversial rebel blueprint for self-rule, analysts said on Sunday.


ALL POSITION S LISTEN TO WHAT THE BEST HAS TO

Southern California's quarterback Matt Leinart gets sacked by California's Wendell Hunter during the fourth quaarter in Los Angles on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004.


Eight people have been killed when their minibus was ambushed by militants in southern Thailand.


In a continuing effort to cut costs, EarthLInk said it would lay off about 900 employees. In addition, it would buy back about $200 million of its own stock, according to a statement by CEO Rolla Huff on Tuesday.


High Def radio: you get what you paid for

Blog: High def radio. Few are buying. But you can tell a lot from the price.


including out of print volumes -- soon will become part of the vast Google database. Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, the University of Oxford, and the New


Americans eager to import less-expensive prescription drugs from outside the country got disappointing news Tuesday from the Bush administration.


Opposition politicians demand an inquiry into claims that  hundreds of lawyers are bugged on prison visits.


The bulk of an 850-strong group of British troops are gathering near their new base in a US-controlled area of Iraq. Soldiers from the Black Watch regiment will join up with the first wave of their colleagues


Maoist guerrillas have set off a bomb at an empty police post near Kathmandu, police say, and the Nepali capital remains cut off by land for the third day due to a rebel blockade call.


England lifts the pressure off Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson with a 2-1 win at Poland in a World Cup qualifier Wednesday night, while Italy and France also get victories.


The top anti-spyware products are reviewed at Adware Report. In-depth, side-by-side comparisons of popular spyware removal applications help you find the software that's right for you.


Israel's Labour party is choosing a new leader in a  vote that could determine the government's fate.


Agreement seen on deal that would see Enders, a German, as sole chief of EADS

"A lesser man might have crumbled or said 'who needs this?' "  PARIS: In an apparent setback for the new French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, who has been seeking to expand French influence at EADS, the main private shareholders at the aeronautics and military group - and ... via International Herald Tribune


TOKYO - An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 on Monday jolted areas in Niigata Prefecture hit by a series of strong earthquakes since late October, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.


Microsoft Debuts Search Engine, But Skeptics Remain

After 14 months of work and a $100 million investment, Microsoft rolled out a test version of its new search engine late Wednesday night.


Weight loss on Atkins diet short-lived, review finds

LONDON - High-fat, low-carb diets like Atkins may help people lose weight, but its side effects could lead to problems in the long term, a new review suggests.


Starbucks raises its expansion target to 40,000 outlets around the world, more than triple the existing number.


Watch Wired Science Episode 105: Blood Simple

From its unique core molecule, hemoglobin, to the attached proteins that designate types A, B, AB and O, blood has resisted our best efforts to master and commodify it. Yet, recent tests of a milky white fluid whose active ingredient is Perflourocarbons may change that. We'll take a look at the components of  PFC and peek inside the latest attempt to create blood.


A Web site that ranks and displays news, blog and other items based on recommendations from its visitors has responded to efforts to manipulate the rankings by dropping its list of most active users.


"If he can help a little bit to take the burden off the family and extended family in this small way, then that's all to the good"  Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Group, pledged $200,000 on Sunday to help the British couple declared suspects in the disappearance of their young daughter to clear their name, a spokeswoman said.Branson has also contacted several other wealthy Britons to encourage them to contribute to a legal defense fund for Kate and Gerry McCann, a spokeswoman said. The McCanns, both doctors, have been accused as suspects in the disappearance of Madeleine, who was 3 when she vanished during a family vacation in Portugal on May 3. Read more


The euro surged to a new high against the US dollar for the fourth straight day Friday, although the greenback rose off its low point.


Comcast has filed suit against the NFL claiming that the football league has slandered the cable company through their IwantmyNFL.com marketing campaign.


Panel says keep sage grouse off endangered list

A panel of senior biologists has told the US Fish and Wildlife Service not to list sage grouse as an endangered species. If Fish and Wildlife Director Steve Williams follows the panel's


Shooting at Arafat Mourning Site Kills One

Palestinians members of the youth organization, Palestinian Mini Parliament, affiliated to late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement, dressed as Arafat and holding posters with his image at the Rafah refugee camp, southern of Gaza Strip


US President George W Bush says his forthcoming budget plans will seek to curb domestic spending.


A major rescue effort is launched off the west of Ireland after a submarine radios for assistance.


Women peace laureates appeal for Myanmar action

Six female Nobel Peace laureates called on the world to keep up pressure on Myanmar's military junta to restore liberty and democracy in the country.


Iraq Forces Advance on Najaf Shrine, Battle Rages

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraqi security forces moved to  within 400 meters (yards) of a holy shrine in Najaf on Tuesday,  just hours after the government warned Shi'ite rebels inside  they would be killed if they did not surrender.


Law on information rights enters into force in Britain

Britain's Freedom of Information Actenters into force on Saturday, authorizing people the right to access information held by 100,000 public bodies including government departments.


In one of the world's biggest robberies, thieves took the families of two top bankers hostage and forced the bosses to help them steal more than $39 million from the vaults of a Belfast bank's main office, authorities said Tuesday.


A Spanish court has ordered police to capture and search two vessels belonging to a Florida firm that recently announced it had found a shipwreck in the Atlantic Ocean laden with an estimated $500 million worth of Colonial-era treasure, news reports said Tuesday.


A 10-Armed Goddess Charms a Frenetic Megalopolis

Half Mardi Gras, half Christmas, Durga Pujo, a five-day festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, is the most important religious event for Hindus in Calcutta.


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Update 2: Two Firms Cleared of Swapping Violations

The makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works swapped online by their users, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a stinging blow to the entertainment industry.


Theories abound at Conrad Black fraud trial

Federal prosecutors summing up their fraud case against Conrad Black on Monday can offer the jury two theories to convict the former press baron: that he conceived and led a scheme to bilk millions from his company, or that he deliberately avoided knowing about it while filling his pockets.


Israel's defense minister on Wednesday accused Syria of allowing the rearmament of Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon and said Israel has the right to act "forcefully" against the Shiite militia to counter the threat.


Martha Stewart to buy TV chef's media properties: report

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc  is to acquire the media and licensed properties of TV chef Emeril Lagasse for around $50 million in cash and stock, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.


Symantec Launches $15 Million Piracy Suit

Company sues alleged software piracy ring for selling counterfeit versions of its products, including Norton AntiVirus.


The Packers blitzed everybody but the water boy Monday night to stifle the defending NFC champs, the Carolina Panthers, on offense.


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For years now, Research In Motion's (Nasdaq: RIMM) BlackBerry wireless email device has been synonymous with, well, the phrase "wireless email device.


ALEX Salmond yesterday blamed Tony Blair for the plight of Kenneth...

ALEX Salmond yesterday blamed Tony Blair for the plight of Kenneth Bigley, the British hostage whose life was hanging in the balance in Iraq.


Congo rebels sign deal to end eastern conflict

GOMA, Congo  - Warring rebels and militias in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo signed a cease-fire deal on Wednesday aimed at ending conflict at the heart of one of the world's most deadly humanitarian catastrophes.


Firefox, Opera and other alternative browsers got a boost in October when the US security body CERT recommended moving away from Explorer to improve security.


Iraq Peace Mission in Najaf; Baghdad Blast Kills 7

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraqi political and religious  leaders trying to end a radical Shi'ite uprising flew into  Najaf Tuesday, where U.S. troops and militia fought pitched  battles near the country's holiest Islamic sites.


The brother of British hostage Ken Bigley says he has received a pledge from the Gadaffi family that they would help to secure his release.


Sporadic gunfire rang out Sunday across Mogadishu, but the Somali capital was relatively calm a day after fierce fighting between Islamic militiamen and their secular rivals.


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The east African nation is in crisis after a flawed election leads to riots in the streets and the threat of a confrontation between rival ethnic groups


General Motors Corp  posted a 5-percent gain in U.S. sales for August on Tuesday, bucking a downtrend for the embattled industry linked to a weaker housing market and a shakeout in subprime lending.


Indian police release sketches of two men sought over bomb attacks which killed at least 37 people.


In Debate on Foreign Policy, Wide Gulf or Splitting Hairs?

On Thursday night, President Bush and Senator John Kerry meet in their first debate on foreign policy.


Europeans must be prepared to adapt to massive climate change over the coming decades, warn environmental researchers. Among the changes: hotter summers, milder winters and less precipitation in Southern Europe. By Wendy Grossman.


All Nippon Airways Co. reported hefty first fiscal half earnings gains Friday as international travel picked up, but the Japanese airline acknowledged growing worries about fuel costs.


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Peace talks aimed at ending ethnic violence in Sudan's troubled Darfur region are resuming in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. Representatives from the Sudanese Government and the two rebel groups are meeting in Abuja but the talks are progressing slowly.


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Airbus and staff face crisis day, minister says factories saved

Airbus, the European airliner maker caught in a five-month crisis over restructuring and cutbacks, faced a watershed on Wednesday with the announcement of the plan to make huge cost savings and reorganise the business.


NBA star Kobe Bryant arrived at his sexual assault trial for the first time Monday as attorneys in the case prepared to question individual potential jurors behind closed doors.


The 36-year-old South Asian immigrant didn't seem like a typical candidate for a heart attack. He was lean, a nonsmoker and had healthy blood pressure, although his cholesterol levels hovered just above normal. But when his chest pain lasted for an hour, he headed for the emergency room.


U.S. lawmakers opened their own investigation on Thursday of the cybersex scandal involving a Republican congressman who sent lewd messages to young aides, and will interview dozens of officials just weeks before the November 7 elections, imperiling Republican control of Congress.


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Ideas & Trends: Lotto Makes Sense, Even for Losers

The fantasy of winning stimulates the same brain circuits that winning does.


The start of the Utah-Wyoming football game was delayed nearly two hours Saturday night because of a brownout at War Memorial Stadium.


Republican Sen. John Warner of Virginia, an influential voice in Congress on military policy, said on Friday he would not seek re-election next year -- a decision that complicates party hopes of recapturing Senate control.


Campaigners salute Britain's pledge to scrap poor nations' debt

Campaign groups welcomed a commitment by Britain to write off debts owed by the world's poorest nations to the World Bank, a move they said should pressure other Group of Seven rich countries to follow suit.


WASHINGTON -- Ted Kennedy was trying to get on a plane in Washington to go home to Boston. He was denied a seat by an airline agent who refused to say why the senator, who had been flying to and from Boston nearly every week for 42 years, could not board.


PLANS to give more than one million elderly Australians higher rebates on their private health cover insurance look certain to be defeated in the Senate.


London: Microsoft's Internet Explorer(IE)is facing some stiff competition from Firefox as web analysts have revealed that the proportion of surfers using Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) has dropped to below 90 percent.


Jobless claims down, productivity improves

The number of U.S. workers signing up for jobless benefits fell by a bigger-than-expected 19,000 last week, and non-farm worker productivity was higher in the second quarter than first reported, government reports showed on Thursday.


Mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. opened a factory in Romania on Monday as part of a program to shift production to low-cost locations in Europe and just hours after angry protests in Germany over plans to shutter a plant.


Exorcist: The Beginning, a film that had to be reshot because the first version was not scary enough, led the box office over the weekend, as moviegoers flocked to the resurrection of an aging franchise.


Gunmen rounded up a Sunni family that had received death threats for joining U.S.-organized talks with local Shiites, hauling away the men and boys and killing all six Saturday as suspected insurgents expanded a campaign of fear against opponents.


Four buildings are up and occupied. Three more buildings are under construction. Another is on the drawing board. Three other projects are on a waiting list.


Woodward slams English rugby and committs to Lions

Clive Woodward gave English rugby a hammer blow over the game's structure on Friday before declaring himself 100 per cent ready for next summer's British Lions tour of New Zealand.


The opposition called Friday for three days of rallies to protest Kenya's disputed presidential election, igniting fears of more deadly violence. Police said they would not allow the demonstrations.


The ruling Social Democrats in the Czech Republic have gained in opinion polls since the accession of Prime Minister Stanislav Gross.


Montgomerie produces great play once again

Standing on the first tee Friday morning at Oakland Hills Country Club just before the start of his opening four-ball match against Americaâs top guns, Colin Montgomerie forced himself to smile.


Nuclear declaration submitted, says North Korea

North Korea said on Friday it had already given an account of its nuclear arms program as required under an international disarmament deal, while separately threatening to boost its "war deterrent".


LOS ANGELES - The theme of the night was "breaking bread, not legs" when some of the cast and filmmakers of "Goodfellas" reunited for a traditional sit-down dinner Monday night.    Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino and real-life mob informant Henry Hill - whose gangland experiences inspired the story - showed up to gobble baked ziti, swap stories, sing some Italian opera and recall director Martin Scorsese's acclaimed mob movie...


Le Timeboxes di Andy Warhol in esposizione nel nuovo centro di arte contemporanea dell'ex Pescheria


Poking holes in a lung is usually a bad idea. But dozens of people suffocating from a disease that traps stale air in their lungs are volunteering to try it. The idea: Spark a slow leak in lungs so overinflated that there's not enough room left to take a deep breath, and do so without open surgery.


U.S. Files Grievance Over Airbus With WTO

The Bush administration dramatically escalated a dispute with the European Union yesterday by filing one of the biggest complaints in World Trade Organization history, accusing European governments of illegally subsidizing Airbus SAS, the continent's airplane manufacturer and a global competitor of Boeing Co.


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UN Warns of Possible Epidemics in Quake-Hit Asia

The United Nations warned on Monday of  epidemics within days unless health systems in southern Asia  can cope after more than 14,000 people were killed and hundreds  of thousands left homeless by a giant tsunami.


Kazaa offering free Internet-based calls

Free Internet-based phone calls are the newest feature of the popular Kazaa file-sharing program. The offering, in a software upgrade this week, comes as Kazaa's maker, Sharman


The International Olympic Committee  finally washed their hands of Costas Kenteris and Katerina  Thanou Wednesday, declaring them out of the Olympic family and  handing the case to world athletics authorities.


With a button-popping spread of cornbread, sausage and gravy, chicken fried steak and pecan pie designated as Oklahoma's official state meal, it's no surprise that Oklahoma City's mayor wants to put the city on a diet.


Disney sees fractured fairy tale as next franchise

The Walt Disney Co. is hoping a fractured fairy tale that swaps Manhattan for a magic kingdom, a divorce lawyer for a prince, and roaches and pigeons for wholesome forest creatures will turn into its newest film franchise.


(InfoWorld) - People have pushed and shoved for it, queued overnight in the rain for it and it's been sold online at great profit. Now the Taco Bell fastfood chain is offering a "lifetime" of tacos in exchange for aÂ PlayStation 3. The company, which is a division of Yum! Brands, said it will give $12,500 in "Taco Bell Bucks" to anyone who will donate a PlayStation 3. The console will then be given by Taco Ball and its Taco Bell Foundation to the Stanton, California, teen center of the Boys & Girls Club. The Taco Bell Bucks can be redeemed at participating Taco Bell locations for food. Just how long it would take to work through the credit depends on your appetite but at less than a dollar for a "seasoned beef crunchy taco" it's enough to keep you snacking for a long time. Anyone interested in taking up the company's offer should send their name, e-mail address and phone number to tacobellnews@tacobell.com. The Taco Bell Bucks will be given to the first person to respond, based on the time the e-mail is received, and send in their PlayStation 3. The deadline is 6 p.m. on Dec. 1. The company didn't specify which of the two versions of the PlayStation 3 console is preferred.


New map on human genetic variation unveiled

An international team of scientists unveiled on Wednesday a new human genetic map, or "book of life," that fills in missing pages and chapters to explain how genes are involved in common diseases.


The European Commission dragged  Germany to court on Wednesday over a law that shields carmaking  icon Volkswagen AG from hostile takeovers, the culmination of a  long battle to break down barriers to foreign investment.


Jeremy MacNealy takes in-depth look into DSW's super-successful supply-chain model.


Bart Bryant shot a three-under 69 Sunday for a 19-under 261 total to capture his first career PGA Tour title at the Texas Open. Patrick Sheehan closed with a 66 to take second place at 19-under-par 261.


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Hewitt overwhelms Delic, Hantuchova exits

Australia's Lleyton Hewitt extended his impressive summer form with a straight sets demolition of Amer Delic in first-round action at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.


At least 20 endangered sea turtles have washed up dead along the southern Bangladesh coast over the last week, an official said Wednesday.


The Republican convention's calculated claims to patriotism met elaborately planned and heavily Democratic street protests.


Another senior Republican breaks with Bush on Iraq

President George W. Bush's Iraq war policy continued to hemorrhage support in the U.S. Senate as another senior Republican called on Thursday for a new strategy that would start to bring troops home.


Substitute midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger pushed Bayern Munich up to third place in the Bundesliga when he scored the decider in a 2-1 victory away to champions Werder Bremen.


Al-Qaeda number two Ayman al-Zawahiri condemns the UK for giving novelist Salman Rushdie a knighthood.


Spector jury deadlocks, judge declares mistrial

A Los Angeles judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of pioneering rock producer Phil Spector on Wednesday after jurors said for a second time that they could not agree on a verdict.


Casa Bianca: Bin Laden e' li', non escluse azioni militari


Best-selling French novelist Francoise Sagan dies at the age of 69 after suffering a pulmonary embolism.


Corporate governance report cards prove tricky

A wave of business scandals in the past few years has focused much more attention on how companies are run, but even many investor watchdogs don't exactly agree on how to assess corporate governance.


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Scrappy Perez Finishes Strong to Earn Tie for 3rd

Pat Perez might be known best on the PGA Tour for his temper: He once made an obscene gesture toward his ball during a tournament. More recently, PP, or Double P, as he calls himself, has gained notoriety for the blog on his Web site, http://www.patperezgolf. com . He told his fans in a recent post...


Manifestazione a Bologna il 5 ottobre, informa la Fnsi


The loyalist PUP may have to close an office because its assembly allowance is being withheld, its leader says.


Nuclear pacemaker still energized after 34 years

A U.S. surgeon who implanted a nuclear-powered pacemaker into a 20-year-old woman in 1973 says the device is still going strong after 34 years and may have saved money over the long run.


SHARES in Australian wine producers were a standout in an otherwise disappointing day's trading on the stock market yesterday.


UK house prices fell by 1.1% in October, confirming a softening of the housing market, Halifax has said. The UK's biggest mortgage lender said prices rose 18.


How a Tiny Start-up Company Attracted Big-Company Talent

A video game maker created a wish list of its ideal job candidates and set up a campaign to woo each one. A personalized iPod helped grab their attention.


A radical approach by Pervez Musharraf to solving the Kashmir dispute sparks off furious debate in Pakistan.


Few Glitches Reported in Early Fla. Voting

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Voters began casting ballots Monday in the state synonymous with the election fiasco of 2000, but only a few glitches were reported on a day that marked the start of early voting in several states...


Wired's How To Wiki: Cheat in Video Games: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Being a bounty hunter is never easy. Your employers are often of questionable integrity. The payout is negotiable, even after the job is complete. And the job itself is always rife with pitfalls and conflict. Deadly conflict. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is no exception. So, to ease the pain of the daily grind, Wired's How To Wiki delivers a couple of tricks to unlock some hidden gems during gameplay. And if you know of any other cheats, tricks or hacks, feel free to add them to the wiki.


FURIOUS Jewish settlers besieged the Israeli parliament last night in a last-ditch effort to persuade wavering legislators to vote down Ariel Sharonâs controversial plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip.


'Boston Legal' rises from ashes of 'The Practice'

Television's been entertaining us for well over 50 years now, so not much happens for the first time anymore. But David E. Kelley might have done something unprecedented with "Boston Legal.


$94B tab put on removing illegal immigrants

It would cost at least $94 billion to find, detain and remove all 12 million people believed to be staying illegally in the United States, the federal government estimated Wednesday.


China says supports NAM position on Iranâs nuclear program

VIENNA (MNA) -- Chinaâs ambassador to the 35-member International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors has warned the ambassadors of the European big three that Beijing supports the views of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) nations in regard to


The intelligence head of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels is killed, as violence continues in the north of the island.


A new spectrometer lets scientists learn more about the planet's chemistry.


US not involved in Afghan vigilante trial-official

An Afghan court was following proper procedures in its trial of three US men accused of torture and kidnapping and the United States would exert no influence on next week's verdict, a US official said on Tuesday.


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Oil prices swung higher last night, edging closer to record highs hit earlier this week, as traders remained cautious about the situation in Nigeria and US supplies ahead of the heating oil season.


Calling it their most significant release in the last four or five years, IBM's Rational Software on Wednesday formally rolled out its Rational Software Platform, code-named Atlantic, intended to better unify software development across IBM's line of server software.


It was the second month in a row that the bank's Monetary Policy Committee has frozen the rate. The decision was widely expected following data that showed Britain's manufacturing sector slowing down and a cooling of the housing market.


Some exchange-traded funds aren't for anyone.


One billion children - half the world's population of children - suffer from poverty, conflict, HIV and AIDS, according to the United Nations child rights organisation.


Marat Safin admitted he was enjoying a spectacular end to the season after beating Radek Stepanek to win the Paris Masters title for the third time.


Israel Kills 6 Palestinians in Gaza, W.Bank Raids

JABALYA, Gaza Strip  - Israeli forces killed six  Palestinians including three teenagers on Wednesday as they  thrust deep into Gaza to quell rocket fire into Israel and  raided two West Bank cities in search of wanted militants.


UPDATE 1-Argentina files $100 bln restructuring with US SEC

Argentina submitted on Monday to the US Securities and Exchange Commission its offer to restructure $100 billion in defaulted debt, clearing the way for a world-record debt swap, Economy Ministry spokesman


India's Satyam looks to Malaysia for extra staff

(InfoWorld) - Indian outsourcer Satyam Computer Services is setting up a 2,000-seat software development facility in Malaysia that will service its customers worldwide. The move is in line with the company's strategy to have services centers in multiple countries, both to address regional markets and to draw on local talent. Although staff costs in Malaysia are higher than in India, capital costs are far lower because of the country's better infrastructure, Virender Aggarwal, director and senior vice president of Satyamâs operations in the Asia Pacific and Middle East, said on Thursday. âWe donât have to invest in captive power generation for exampleâ, he said, referring to Indiaâs chronic power problems. The center is in Cyberjaya, about 50 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, and will have 2,000 staff over the next four years, Satyam said. The company already has a delivery center in Kuala Lumpur with 150 staff. âWe have done large-scale hiring here, and we found the quality of staff to be very good,â Aggarwal said. As the cost of engineers and staff attrition rates in India go up, Satyamâs customers are keen on the company setting up operations in new locations, according to Aggarwal. Satyam can pick the best staff in Malaysia because few other companies have services operations there, he said. The company has enough of land in Cyberjaya to expand to a 5,000 seat facility, he added. Satyam, of Hyderabad, announced last month that it isÂ expanding its services operations in ChinaÂ to about 3,000 staff by 2008, from about 400 staff today. Besides addressing local and neighborhood markets like Japan and Hong Kong, the centers in China will service clients in North America. Other Indian outsourcing companies, like Infosys Technologies and Wipro, are alsoÂ setting up operations in other countries, particularly China and Eastern Europe, with an eye to the local and neighboring markets. Satyam is positioning China as an alternative offshore location to India, as its staff requirements go up, Raghavendra Tripathi, Satyamâs country head for China, said last month. Satyam had about 35,000 staff at the end of September, and most of these are based in India.ADVERTISEMENTNEW IT SERVICES FROM IBM: EASIER TO BUY AND IMPLEMENTDiscover a simpler, more cost-effective way to get the solutions your company needs to grow more flexible and efficient.


Nokia moves quickly into the mobile software development space

Nokia today announced it will acquire Trolltech, a Norwegian company with more than 5,000 customers relying on its commercial- and open source-licensed software used by well-known companies.


Olympic Competition Concludes With Bizarre Finish to Marathon

Competition at the Athens Olympics is over with Italy's Stefano Baldini winning a bizarre men's marathon. Brazil's Vanderlei Lima was leading the race six kilometers from the finish when an unidentified man


Michael Moore says he won't submit "Fahrenheit 9/11" for consideration as best documentary at this year's Academy Awards. Instead, he's going for the bigger prize of best picture.


Secretary-General Kofi Annan called Thursday for an immediate halt to the violence between Israel and Lebanon, saying a cease-fire would be the first step toward ending the escalating war.


Allen Iverson might stick around Philadelphia a while longer. Philadelphia 76ers team president Billy King told The Associated Press on Sunday night he would not rush to deal Iverson, the disgruntled former MVP who has drawn trade interest from all but two teams.


Observatory: Can You Hear Me Now? Cell Technology Tracks Animal Conversation

Scientists have tested whether cellular audio is good enough to play and record animal sounds in the wild.


China Not Redirecting Search-Engine Traffic to Baidu

Internet users in Beijing and Shanghai said attempts to access Google Inc. and other search engines were successful Friday, despite claims on a U.S. blog that traffic to these sites was redirected to Chinese search engine Baidu.com Inc.


Il Papa 'compie' 26 anni di pontificato, gli auguri di Ciampi

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Report: CIA Paints Pessimistic Iraq Picture

The situation in Iraq is deteriorating and unlikely to improve any time soon, according to a classified cable and briefings from the CIA, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.


Japanese authorities look into a possible second radioactive leak at nuclear plant following an earthquake.


[TS] Sports of The Times: Serena Williams Needs Some of Agassi’s Grit

The parallels between Andre Agassi and Serena Williams can be drawn from their splashy arrivals through the commonality of their career nadirs.


Online video game studio gets cash infusion

Red 5 Studios, an online video-game  developer led by members of the team behind the wildly popular  "World of Warcraft" game, said on Monday it has raised $18.5  million in venture capital.


Space shuttle Atlantis glides safely back to Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - The U.S. space shuttle   Atlantis returned safely to its Florida home on Thursday,   capping a successful mission to resume International Space   Station construction 3-1/2 years after the 2003 Columbia   disaster.


Bush Pushes MLB to Address Steroid Issue

President Bush called on Major League Baseball on Wednesday to take "strong steps" to confront the use of steroids and other illegal performance-enhancing substances by players.


Sir Alex Ferguson reveals he has no plans to retire at Man Utd for at least two years.