Courtney Love Pleads to Disorderly Conduct in NY

Rocker Courtney Love pleaded guilty to  disorderly conduct on Wednesday for hitting a man in the head  with a microphone stand at a New York City nightclub.


Pop star Robbie Williams has sparked speculation that he has found god by posting a new music video that refers to Jesus on his official website.


Texas guitarist's slaying mourned by fans

DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS, Texas Green holiday lights atop a slain rock star's North Texas home still spells out his motto -- "Getcha a pull.


Ukrainian High Court to hear election appeal

Ukraine's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that results of the nation's disputed presidential election will not be official until after it considered the opposition's claim that the vote was rigged.


Ben S. Bernanke sent a strong signal that the central bank will lower interest rates again this month as it attempts to stave off a recession.


Keeping elderly healthy is major challenge for doctors: WHO

GENEVA  - Keeping old people in good shape is one of the biggest challenges facing the health sector with the number of people aged 60 and above expected to top one billion by 2025, the World Health Organisation warned.


Tens of thousands of turkeys are gassed at a Suffolk farm as efforts continue to prevent bird flu from spreading.


Bits : LGâs Watch Phone of the Future. Or Maybe Not.

LG Electronics displays the long awaited Dick Tracy watch-phone. But is it even a real product?


NEW YORK  - Marriott International Inc. ,the largest U.S. hotel operator, on Tuesday reported higherfourth-quarter profit as a recovering travel industry drove uproom rates and occupancy.


Stent to diversify Boston Scientific line

Boston Scientific Corp. yesterday revealed details about the experimental drug-coated stent it acquired when it bought Guidant Corp. this year. The device will be called Promus, and the Natick medical device maker expects to start selling it in 2008.


Congolese singer to appear in French court

Congolese singer Papa Wemba was due Sunday to appear in a French court on charges of aiding illegal immigration. Papa Wemba has been accused of receiving payment to procure


Furniture business MFI sells its loss-making store chain to private equity group Merchant Equity Partners.


Pope Benedict XVI is to meet world religious leaders who are holding a peace summit in Naples.


Milano, 14:48 - CALCIO, TOTTI: C'E' ANCORA TEMPO PER FARE GRANDE ROMA

Francesco Totti parla del mercato della Roma a Sky. ''C'è tempo per gli acquisti - ha detto i...


The Classic British Sports Car From China

The Nanjing Automobile Corporation, which bought the remaining MG assets two years ago, is about to restart production in China.


Stilista musulmana, ognuno deve poter rispettare sua cultura


Fired School Janitor Arrested on Porn Counts

By Pat Reavy Deseret Morning News  A former middle-school janitor accused of stealing computers from his school has been arrested by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.


GREEN BAY, Wis. -- A man threw his fiancee's 8-month-old daughter out of a car as he fled police after being accused of domestic violence, authorities said.


Sony predicts shipments of Blu-Ray DVD players could grow six times in the US as rival format lowers its target.


Aishwarya Bachchan, the âHoly Babeâ of Indian films, adjusts to marriage and an international career.


Internet Gold's 012 Smile.Communications Enters Israel's Over $1B Local Telephony Market With Nationwide Launch of Domestic Telephony Service

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, May 24  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Internet Gold, (Nasdaq NMS: IGLD and TASE: IGLD) today announced that its subsidiary, 012 Smile.Communications, will launch its nationwide VOB (Voice Over Broadband) domestic telephony marketing campaign.


Paris Hilton starts serving jail term: lawyer

Admitting she was frightened, heiress Paris Hilton traded in her Guccis and designer clothes for jail garb on Sunday night as she began serving a 23-day sentence in Los Angeles for violating probation, her attorney said on Sunday.


Obama hammers away at Clinton as first votes loom

Barack Obama rejected rival Hillary Clinton's vow to forge change Thursday, branding her as captive of a broken political system, one week before first voting in the 2008 White House race.


Desktop search tool from Google has flaw

SAN FRANCISCO A university computer scientist and two of his students have discovered a potentially serious security flaw in the desktop search tool for personal computers that was recently distributed by Google.


The pound remained stuck around the 2.00 dollar level on Monday, crossing the psychologically-important threshold on a few occasions. The pound has risen steadily since last week, when the minutes to the Bank of England's June meeting showed the Monetary Policy Committee is very likely to vote for a rate hike next week.


Israeli Forces Seize Control of Parts of North Gaza

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


Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio announces his retirement from international rugby.


Machines will achieve human level artificial intelligence by 2029, a leading US inventor predicts.


Qurei and British FM meet over Mideast peace process

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei met on Thursday with visiting British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and discussed with him the Middle East peace process.


One of Malaysia's most senior political analysts goes on trial in connection with a Mongolian woman's murder.


Defense Missile for US System Fails to Launch

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 - An important test of the United States' fledgling missile defense system ended in failure early Wednesday as an interceptor rocket failed to launch on cue from the Marshall Islands, the Pentagon said.


British Guantanamo Detainee Alleges Abuse from Jail

A British detainee at Guantanamo Bay  said in a letter revealed Friday he was tortured and abused  during detention, in what is believed to be the first such  claim to come from inside the prison.


Roundup: England openers both hit centuries

Marcus Trescothick and Andrew Strauss shared an opening partnership of 273 on Tuesday as England fought back in the second test against South Africa in Durban.


Spector jury deadlocked, returns Wednesday

The jury in the trial of legendary rock producer Phil Spector said on Tuesday it was deadlocked on murder charges after seven days of deliberation, but the judge held off on declaring a mistrial.


Bears Eyeing Playoffs After Beating Vikes

The day after Chad Hutchinson pumped some life into their offense and their season, the Chicago Bears were actually talking about making the playoffs — despite a 5-7 record.


German prosecutors have laid charges of computer sabotage, data manipulation and disruption of public systems against student Sven Jaschan who has admitted writing the Windows worm.


Jason Kidd made his season debut and assisted on Richard Jefferson's game-winning jumper from the lane with 7.1 seconds left as the New Jersey Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 88-86 Monday night.


A US military unit that wouldn't make a risky delivery poses a challenge to discipline.


The new U.N. Mideast envoy called Wednesday for the restoration of the Palestinian Authority's unity, conceding it won't be easy after the "appalling violence" in Gaza between Hamas and Fatah.


Rookie Anibal Sanchez threw the Major   League's first no-hitter in over two years to lead the Florida   Marlins past the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Wednesday at   Dolphin Stadium.


Artists and sports bodies should share profits from tickets resold on internet auction sites, MPs say.


HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - U.S. President George W. Bush said on Wednesday that Russia did not pose a threat to Europe despite a vow to target the continent if the U.S. deploys a missile shield in central Europe.


English teachers hit out at Alan Johnson over orders to teach Dickens and Austen to 11-year-olds.


Bomb blast kills seven, wounds 17 in Turkey

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey  - A bomb blast killed seven   people, mostly children, on Tuesday near a park in Diyarbakir,   the largest city of Turkey's restive, mainly Kurdish southeast   region.


Bob Giusti didn't need to duplicate his first-round 66 to capture the sixth Cape Cod Senior Open. Par would've been enough. But Giusti struggled to a 4-over-par 75 yesterday at Hyannis Golf Club, opening the door for Tom Sullivan to claim his second title.


Atlanta Thrashers star Dany Heatley was hit in the eye with a puck during a Swiss league game and could be sidelined six weeks after facial surgery.


N.Korea wants U.S. to drop "hostile" policy at talks

North Korea said on Saturday it will not abandon its nuclear programmes until the United States gives up what Pyongyang regards as a "hostile" policy toward it and drops financial restrictions imposed last year.


With Vista, Microsoft Gets Tough on Piracy

SEATTLE, Oct. 4 -- In an effort to curb software piracy, Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday that people running an unlicensed copy of its future Windows Vista operating will initially be denied access to some of the most anticipated features of the operating system, including Windows Aero, an improved...


Medicare's Drug Program Enrollment Up, Costs Down

THURSDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News)  -- The three-year-old Medicare Part D drug program is seeing the number of its enrollees climb, even as costs for the program fall, U.S. health officials announced Thursday.


Citigroup abandons expansion plan: report

Citigroup Inc is abandoning its plans to open as many as 100 U.S. branches a year, The Wall Street Journal said on Thursday.


Toshiba to Give Up on HD Format, Ceding Field to Sony

The Toshiba Corporation is planning to give up on its HD DVD format, formally conceding defeat to the competing Blu-ray technology backed by Sony.


U.N. chief urges talks on divided Cyprus

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders on Friday to show "imagination and political courage" and start serious negotiations to unite the divided Mediterranean island.


Shares of Vivendi and EMI fell on reports that state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has subpoenaed firms for information related to promotersâ payments to radio stations.


Beverly Sills, the Brooklyn-born opera diva who was a global icon of can-do American culture with her dazzling voice, bubbly personality and management moxie in the arts world, died Monday of cancer, her manager said. She was 78. It had been revealed just last month that Sills was gravely ill with inoperable lung cancer. She died about 9 p.m. Monday, said her manager, Edgar Vincent.


Toyota Prius Sets Land Speed Record For Hybrids

The lean, green Toyota Prius has swapped Sunset Boulevard and the Hollywood Hills for the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to set a new world land speed record for hybrid powered cars.


Electrical stimulation of areas deep within the brain could lead to improved memory, research suggests.


Labor MK Itzik: Let's work with Shinui to bring early elections

The chairman of the Labor Party's negotiation team and Knesset whip, MK Dalia Itzik, on Friday called on party chairman Shimon Peres to join forces with Shinui in bringing about early elections.


Intel reveals wireless connectivity roadmap

Wi-Fi N, WiMAX and HSDPA on laptops next year Comment Intel has used the platform of its developer conference this week to reveal a roadmap for future wireless connectivity that will take in at least three different types of broadband connectivity for PCs.â¦


Circuit City Revamps Its Retail Strategy

Circuit City, still smarting from the vicious price war of the past few months over flat-panel TV sets, yesterday announced plans to close dozens of stores, fire workers and shake up top management.


Jackson Lawyers Seeking Lengthy Trial Delay

Michael Jackson's lawyers went to court on Monday to ask for a lengthy delay to the start of his trial on child sex abuse, saying they need more time to go through some 22,000 pages of evidence.


Genetically engineered zebrafish offer promise

The discovery of cancer stem cells is just one result of the increasing scientific attention being paid to a once-unheralded corner of biology: the apparently deep connections between cancer and stem cells.


Rams and Jets Find Playoff Berths Behind Door No. 1

The Jets are taking uncertainty - more than anything else - into the postseason. They will play the Chargers in an A.F.C. wild-card game on Saturday.


Missing for 25 years after getting on wrong bus

A 76-year-old Malay Muslim woman from southern Thailand who got on the wrong bus 25 years ago and ended up living at the other end of the country has been reunited with her family, officials and domestic media said on Tuesday.


Singapore agrees to admit globalization foes

Singapore is allowing 22 blacklisted   anti-globalization activists to enter the country, following   withering criticism of the ban from World Bank President Paul   Wolfowitz.


Alou Leads Major Leaguers to Win in Japan

Moises Alou drove in a pair of runs with a bases-loaded single in the first inning to lead his major league teammates to a 7-2 win Tuesday over the Japanese All-Stars in Game 4 of an eight-game exhibition series.


A heat wave sweeping central and southeastern Europe killed at least 13 people this week, with soaring temperatures sparking forest fires, damaging crops and prompting calls to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages.


Microsoft, Siemens to develop in-car infotainment

Microsoft  and Siemens  (SIEGn.DE) will join forces to develop in-car entertainment and  navigation products that should make it easier for consumers to  connect devices such mobile phones and music players.


Parents of missing Madeleine McCann take search for their daughter to north Africa.


School and college leavers in England are to get the chance to compete for six-week trips abroad.


Pilots Aim to Catch Space Capsule in Air

In a harrowing feat high over the Utah desert Wednesday, two helicopter stunt pilots will try to snatch a floating space capsule that holds "a piece of the sun" and bring it safely down.


Milano, 19:51 - CALCIO, FACCHETTI: IL GRAZIE DELLA FAMIGLIA E DELL'INTER

La famiglia Facchetti e l'Inter hanno voluto ringraziare tutti coloro che hanno reso omaggio a Giaci...


Floods kill 2,000 as Haiti faces a year of disaster

It should have been a time of carnival and celebration. Instead it has turned into a catastophe. Phil Davison reports on the catastrophe in the Caribbean.


La perturbazione e' la peggiore degli ultimi 50 anni


CME ups CBOT bid, gets nod from top shareholder

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc.  said on Friday it increased its takeover offer for CBOT Holdings Inc. , winning the support of Caledonia Investments Pty. Ltd., CBOT's biggest shareholder.


Middlesbrough have ensured that they won Group E with an easy 3-0 win at home to Partizan Belgrade. Steve McClaren's side had already qualified to the last 32 of the Uefa Cup after winning their first two matches against Egaleo and Lazio.


Men are likely to joke and laugh their way through being ill

When it comes to discussing the serious things in life, like being ill, men are likely to joke and laugh their way through it according to new research launched today at the British Pharmaceutical Conference.


CHINA'S legislature on Saturday began deliberating a proposed âanti-secession lawâ aimed at preventing Taiwan from declaring formal independence, the Xinhua news agency said.


In an effort to win Pennsylvania, the President backed Arlen Specter in the Republican Primary. Specter won by fewer than 16,000 votes and Pennsylvania went for Kerry anyway.


Stairway to rock heaven - Led Zeppelin tune tops rock song poll

Perennial rock favourite "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin is the greatest rock music song of all time, a new poll said.


Britain was powerless to respond to threats by Saudi Arabia that it would withdraw intelligence cooperation unless a corruption investigation into arms deals with BAE was halted, a lawyer for the Serious Fraud Office told the high court today


Vinny Testaverde threw for 322 yards and a touchdown and the Dallas Cowboys defence dominated in a 19-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns.


Britain probes Hungarian link to bird flu outbreak

Signs were growing that an outbreak of lethal H5N1 bird flu in Britain arrived from Hungary, despite previous denials by a European poultry baron of a link between his plants in the two countries.


EU to offer post-Kosovo fast track to Serbia

European Union leaders will offer Serbia a fast-track route to joining the bloc in a bid to soothe Balkan tensions over Kosovo's push for independence, a summit draft showed on Friday.


Arafat, le condoglianze dei leader europei

11/11/04 - Il Presidente del Consiglio dellâUnione Europea, l'olandese Bernard Bot, e il Presidente della Commissione europea, Romano Prodi, hanno inviato le proprie condoglianze alla moglie del leader palestinese Yasser Arafat, ai familiari e al popolo


Roma, 14:15 - CALCIO, ROMA; R. SENSI: FIDUCIOSI SU RINNOVO MEXES

La Roma conta di chiudere al piÃ¹ presto la questione del rinnovo di contratto di Mexes. ''Avremo un ...


An Argentine student opened fire on his classmates Tuesday killing four of them in the southern Argentina city of Carmen de Patagones.


Cowart might not be back against Buffalo

One day after it appeared the New York Jets would get Sam Cowart back into the lineup for Sunday's game at Buffalo, the outlook became less optimistic.


Australia says no to job for Prince William

He may be second in line to the British throne, but Prince William is considered unsuitable for a vice-regal job in Australia because he has the wrong background.


BASEL, Switzerland, October 29/PRNewswire/ --

(letrozole) is the first therapy approved by theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the extended adjuvant treatmentof postmenopausal women with early breast cancer who have received adjuvant(post-surgery) tamoxifen therapy for five years


Vice President Dick Cheney on Wednesday urged the nation's manufacturers to lobby Congress in what he said would be a difficult battle to extend President Bush's special trade authority.


Le condizioni stanno migliorando, profilassi alla materna


Communist may pull out of Russia election: report

The head of Russia's biggest opposition party is considering dropping out of the race against Kremlin front-runner Dmitry Medvedev to be the next president, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.


MO: BARGHUTI VALUTERA' CON I FEDELISSIMI LA SUA CANDIDATURA

(AGI) - Gerusalemme, 26 nov. - Kadoura Fares, amico personale di Marwan Barghuti, ha annunciato che incontrera' personalmente il carismatico leader palestinese per capire se vuole candidarsi come indipendente


Nasdaq chief comments on NYSE controversey

HOUSTON -- The New York Stock Exchange could have avoided the controversy over former chief Richard Grasso's $187.5 million pay package if it had faced more competition, the head of the Nasdaq Stock Market said Wednesday.


Street robbers often carry out their crimes for the thrill as much as for the financial gain, a report says.


Mitt Romney and John McCain are in an increasingly bitter and personal struggle to control the campaign conversation before Florida's primary on Tuesday Â and the Republican presidential nomination itself may go to the one who succeeds.


Azeri Trainer Has No 'Horse Remorse' at Breeders

Azeri trainer D Wayne Lukas has no regrets about moving the filly to the Breeders' Cup Classic even though the 2002 Horse of the Year came home fifth.


IT has been touted as the biggest game of the season so far when some of the Actim Index's star performers lock horns as Arsenal host leaders Chelsea at Highbury tomorrow.


North Korea Talks May Be Victim of US Polls

Hopes for a September round of six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was awaiting the outcome of the US presidential race.


Fox: Mexico will extradite more drug bosses to U.S.

President Vicente Fox said on   Tuesday Mexico would extradite more drug bosses to the United   States after the handover of major trafficker Francisco Rafael   Arellano Felix.


With big labor savings assured, bankrupt US Airways  is expected to secure new access to its only source of ready cash, an official with the government agency backing the airline's financing said on Monday.


Stocks set to open lower on weaker jobs data

NEW YORK  -U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after the release of weaker-than-expected September employment data, adding to worry that the economy may be slowing to the detriment of corporate profits.


Putin dissolves Cabinet ahead of elections

Russia's president appointed a virtually unknown technocrat as prime minister. The shake-up, expected to make clear who would succeed Putin, has experts puzzled.


Paula Radcliffe is running in the New York marathon, her first since failing to get gold in Athens. It's just ten weeks since she tearfully dropped out of the marathon and 10,000m at the Olympics in Greece.


Figures to be released by the Home Office show the number of asylum claims is still falling.


Rockstar Games Release Next Installment Of Popular Grand Theft ...

Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has shipped to retail stores in North America. Developed by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.


U.N. to Deny Reactor Help for Iran, Diplomats Say

The International Atomic Energy Agency has decided against providing technical help for Iran in building a nuclear reactor that the United States fears could be used to fuel a weapons program, Western diplomats said today.


You're either with Santa or the Kings, says a Madrid movement, which sees "Papa Noel" as a sign of global commercialization


Two weeks after her dramatic escape, the young Austrian imprisoned in an underground cell for 8 1/2 years is going public.


Yen in ripresa contro dollaro e moneta europea


Earthquake Spills Water At Japanese Nuclear Plant

A small amount of water used to cool radioactive spent fuel rods at a Japanese nuclear reactor leaked into the Sea of Japan as a result of a massive earthquake that struck the country yesterday, though officials of Tokyo Electric Power insisted it posed no danger.


Interest rates rise likely to hit homeowners

Another rise in interest rates, the fifth this year, is likely to hit homeowners and property investors. The Reserve Bank today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by a quarter of one per cent to 6.25 per cent.


Sport: Eduardo da Silva and Nicklas Bendtner were both on target as Arsenal reached the FA Cup fourth round at the expense of 10-man Burnley


Three Army Reserve officers and two civilians were indicted yesterday on federal charges of participating in a wide-ranging bribery and contract-rigging scheme involving millions in Iraq reconstruction funds.


Elvis, Chemical Bros. Top U.K. Pop Charts

LONDON (Billboard) - Elvis Presley resumed his rule over  the U.K. singles chart when RCA's latest reissue of his  original British chart-toppers, "It's Now or Never," debuted at  No. 1 Sunday.


Belief in exercise may make it more effective

NEW YORK  - People who think they're getting a good workout obtain more benefits than those who perform the exact same activities, but don't think what they are doing is exercise, according to the findings of a study by Harvard researchers. These results support the idea that the benefits of exercise may involve a placebo effect.


Saddam's Cause Remains Strong Without Him

Even though a year has passed since former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was arrested, terrorism continues to escalate. Saddam was assumed to be organizer of the resistance in Iraq and was arrested on December 13 of last year on his farm in Tigrit.


Royal Mail is asking for a 6p rise in the price of UK stamps to stem losses and help ensure its future.


=== Bad Break: Bearcats quarterback suffers injury to hand ==

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bearcats starting quarterback Gino Guidugli broke a bone in his throwing hand and might be sidelined for Saturday's game against No.


Older Runners Improve Overall Performance Faster

By DIANE SCARPONI     NEW HAVEN, Conn.  -- Runners over age 50 improve their performance more quickly than younger runners, a Yale study found, reinforcing past research on older athletes and the benefits they get from exercise...


Global sales of recorded music slid 1.3 percent in the first half of 2004, but the rate of decline was slower than in previous years, a leading industry group said Thursday.


Per tre mesi in una ventina di localitÃ  l'ottava edizione della rassegnaper scoprire le molteplici sfaccettature di un genere musicale                                            In Emilia Romagna torna Crossroads ovvero il jazz in tutte le sue declinazioni                                                                                di ELENA DE STABILE


US forces find two more bodies near Mosul; militant group claims ...

BAGHDAD, Iraq US soldiers have found two more bodies in the Iraqi city of Mosul. The military says at least one of the bodies is that of an Iraqi Army soldier.


Curry ingredient may fight Alzheimer's: study

An ingredient in curry may help stimulate immune system cells that gobble up the brain-clogging proteins that mark Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said on Monday.


Alonzo Mourning scored 14 points, including two layups down the stretch, and the New Jersey Nets found some late offense to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 64-60 Tuesday night in what was nearly the lowest scoring game in modern NBA history.


In blow to Patriot Act, federal judge calls secret government ...

In a blow to the Justice Department's post-Sept. 11 powers, a federal judge said the government's ability to conduct secret and unchallengable searches of Internet and telephone records violates the Constitution.


Baghdad, autobomba vicino accademia di polizia: almeno 17 morti

Cresce la violenza della guerriglia irachena nel giorno della visita a sorpresa del segretario alla Difesa americano Donald Rumsfeld. Solo questa mattina nella capitale si sono moltiplicati gli attacchi che hanno provocato la morte di decine di persone.


Is it wrong to put a juvenile on death row?

Families of victims and offenders weigh in on pending Supreme Court case.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Ten members of the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox filed for free agency on Monday. Catcher Jason Varitek, shortstop Orlando Cabrera, pitchers Curtis Leskanic, Derek Lowe, Ramiro Mendoza


Net overseer Icann says it has completed work to become a body that can act free of government control.


Leader azzurro, Pdl a 38%, il 27 marzo assemblea costituente


On the Rio Grande, Anger Swells Over Plans for Fence

ROMA, Tex. -- Since 1767, some 150 acres of wooded riverfront along the Rio Grande has belonged to the family of Cecilia Ramirez Benavides, land granted to her ancestors by Spanish settlers who colonized Mexico, or New Spain, as it was then known.


HELICOPTERS are urgently required in Sri Lanka, with relief workers and supplies unable to reach many parts of the devastated country because of the collapse of the local transport system.


Testing of a computer screening system for air travelers may be delayed because the program has not yet received required approvals from the Government Accountability Office. -The Washington Post


Indiaâs Tata to hire 5,000 staff in Mexico

(InfoWorld) - Indiaâs largest outsourcer Tata Consultancy ServicesÂ (TCS) has set up a global delivery center in Guadalajara, Mexico, with plans to hire up to 5,000 staff there over the next five years. Having a center in Mexico helps TCS, of Mumbai, as it will be closer to U.S. customers and on a similar time zone, said Pradipta Bagchi, a spokesman for TCS said on Thursday. The South American market also provides a significant opportunity for TCS because of a large number of regional companies investing in information technology and related services, Bagchi said. TCS currently has about 5,000 employees in South America, which service over 150 clients there. It operates global delivery centers in Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay, besides a business process outsourcing (BPO) services center in Chile. Indian outsourcing companies are grappling with the appreciation of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar, andÂ rising labor costs. Indiaâs National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has said that the 8 to 9 percent appreciation of the rupee over the last three months is worrisome. The U.S. is the largest market for Indian outsourcers. TCSâ expansion in Mexico led to speculation that the company may be looking for alternative locations to India. Staff in India is still cheaper than in Mexico, and the company has no plans to scale down its operations in India, Bagchi said. A number of Indian companies have set up operations in South America and Eastern Europe to offer a near-shore option to their customers in the U.S. and Europe. Indian companies are also expanding in other countries to look for new talent pools, as it gets tougher to hire staff in large numbers in India. Satyam Computer Services, an outsourcer in Hyderabad, said last year it wasÂ expanding in China, Malaysia, and other locations to tap regional markets and supplement its Indian operations. TCS and Indiaâs second largest outsourcer, Infosys Technologies, have alsoÂ set up operations in China. China has, however, fallen short of expectations as an offshore location, according to Forrester Research. Two years ago, China was viewed as a key challenger to India because of its large number of engineering graduates and the support of the Chinese government to establish it as a key offshore location, Forrester said. But after an initial burst of momentum, there has been relatively little evidence of the countryâs success, the research firm added. TCSâs new center at Mexico will primarily offer software development, Bagchi said. The center will serve clients in Mexico and in the U.S., he added.


UN reform continues to dominate General Assembly session

The reform of the United Nations continued to dominate the fourth day of the general debate of the 59th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday.


Poche ore prima erano state rilasciate altre tre donne


Il Consiglio di Stato ha annullato la sentenza del Tar Lazio


Eddie Jordan says he is angry with Ford, not only because of their decision to withdraw from F1, but also the way they are behaving towards him.


Burma investigates illegally imported luxury cars, the latest repercussion of former PM Khin Nyunt's ouster.


A nightclub shooting that left four people dead, including a heavy-metal guitarist, has concert bookers and bar managers wondering whether fans will grumble less the next time they're patted down or directed through a metal detector.


Big gains if elderly do a little exercise

OLDER people can significantly reduce their chances of suffering a mixture of deadly risk factors that lead to heart disease and stroke by taking just a moderate amount of exercise, researchers said today.


Patriots' Win Gets Ho-Hum Reaction at Home

No wild celebrations. No high-fives between strangers on city streets. No violent confrontations between police and unruly throngs of fans. In just a few years, sports-crazy Boston has been transformed from a city desperate for a championship into one with such an embarrassment of recent riches that winning has seemingly become almost blase.


Eurostar inaugurates UK high-speed track

Will attempt Paris-London in 2hrs 15mins Eurostar will this morning try to set a new Paris-London time record during the inaugural run along the recently-completed British "High Speed 1" track to St Pancras International station, Reuters reports.â¦


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Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton fainted Monday after complaining of a stomach virus before a scheduled speech on Social Security. She received medical attention at the scene and then went on to give another speech at a Catholic college Monday afternoon.


The Terrorist Statesman Took Peace Nowhere

Yasser Arafat's last days on earth, a subject of intense interest throughout much of the world, have evoked mixed emotions in the country that was his life's obsession: Israel.


10 killed in train mishap in northern Philippines

At least 10 people were killed and 115 others wounded after a passenger train bound for Manila derailed and fell into a ravine in the northern Philippine province of Quezon early Friday, a government agency said.


The Tories would force firms to carry out a "pay audit" of staff under plans to end sex discrimination.


With an eye to the next debate just one day away, US President George W. Bush has attacked critics of his Iraq policy despite an official report that Saddam Hussein had no chemical, biological or nuclear arms.


Tery Holland, former athletic director at the University of Virginia was named Tuesday to that post at East Carolina University. Holland signed a five-year deal with ECU starting Oct.


An angler has died and another is missing after a boat sank on Loch Lomond on Saturday evening.


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Coriandoli a Natale Subsonica a Tropical Pizza

La band torinese ospite a Radio Deejay presenta un live inedito tratto dall'ultimo album. I video e le immagini


White House Projects 2005 Deficit at $427 Billion

The White House estimated on Tuesday  that the U.S. budget deficit for 2005, including an extra $80  billion for Iraq and Afghanistan operations, will total $427  billion.


Udine, 18:31 - CALCIO, UDINESE; GALEONE: E' IL MIO ULTIMO ANNO IN PANCHINA

Giovanni Galeone ai microfoni di Sky ha parlato piÃ¹ del suo futuro che del successo sul Torino. "Col...


Airstrikes kill dozen Taliban in Afghan south: U.S.

U.S.-led coalition airstrikes killed nearly a dozen Islamist Taliban fighters in the southern province of Zabul overnight, the U.S. military said, confirming the period as the bloodiest since militants were ousted in 2001.


Roma, 14:35 - CALCIO, LAZIO: MAI AVUTO INTERESSE PER FIORE

La Lazio smentisce di aver mai avuto un interesse per l'acquisto del centrocampista Stefano Fiore, i...


Zarqawi Group Threatens to Kill Hostages

The Arab television station Al-Jazeera has broadcast a videotape purportedly showing a British and two American hostages being held in Iraq by a militant group led by a suspected ally of the al-Qaida terror network, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.


DNA testing would be expanded to help clear the innocent and snare the guilty, particularly in death-penalty cases, under a long-stalled bill passed on Tuesday by the US Senate Judiciary Committee.


Marines Say Up to 100 Insurgents Killed in Falluja

U.S. Marines said on Tuesday that as many as 100 insurgents had been killed in fighting in the hotbed Iraqi town of Falluja.


unsupported writes "Just days after news that AOL will be breaking up into 4 business units, AOL is telling existing broadband customers in 9 Southern states to find a new carrier.


Nel settore sicurezza, dopo incidente Blackwater


Martinez is all flamboyance and defiance, black curls hanging out of his red cap, staring down batters, gesturing to his fielders, feeding off the energy of the Fenway Park crowd.


It's a Vision thing Home Box Office, maker of The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm, is to supply content to BT Vision, the video on demand service from BT, along with Universal, which will provide access to their library of music videos.â¦


Consensus eludes key issues at IMF-WB meet

Save for the promise of a new plan by the year-end to resolve the long-pending issue of debt relief to poor countries, the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings have ended without any consensus on critical issues.


San Paolo, 17:48 - CALCIO, BRASILE: DONNA ARBITRO A 'LUCI ROSSE' TORNA IN CAMPO

Ana Paulo de Oliveira, la donna arbitro brasiliana che lo scorso anno fece scandalo apparendo nuda s...


Better Biodiesel Appoints Veteran Industry Executive John Robinson to Board of Directors

Better Biodiesel, Inc. (OTCBB:BBDS), a producer of biodiesel fuel  employing proprietary production technology, today announced that it has  appointed John Robinson, Ph.D., as a member of its board of directors.


LOS ANGELES -- Southern California seemed helpless as Aaron Rodgers picked away at its defense, hitting pass after pass.


IBM takes fight to Microsoft with Lotus Symphony

(InfoWorld) - IBM is to offer the world a free word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation program in yet another bid to upset the dominance of Microsoft's Office suite. The move sounds ambitious, but Microsoft is unlikely to be trembling in fear just yet --Â Lotus Symphony,Â as it will be known, is really just a re-packaging of the OpenOffice suite that has taken only fringe market share from Microsoft, since being taken under the wing of Sun seven years ago. IBM says it will contribute 35 programmers to the Symphony-cum-OpenOffice development effort, in a bid to spark new interest in a software suite that can trace its ancestry back to a suite called StarOffice, once owned by obscure German company, Star. IBM hopes its much larger corporate presence will generate more success this time. "IBM is very pleased to beÂ joining the OpenOffice.org community.Â We are very optimistic that IBM's contribution of technology and engineering resources will provide tangible benefits to the community membership and to users of OpenOffice.org technology around the world," said Mike Rhodin, of IBM's Lotus Division. "We welcome IBM's contributions to further enhancing the OpenOffice.org product. But equally important is IBM's future commitment to package and distribute new works that leverage OpenOffice.org technology supporting the ISO ODF standard," said John McCreesh of OpenOffice. IBM has been here before. In 1995, it paid $3.5 billion for Lotus Development, complete with its suite of high-regarded office applications, only for those programs to fall of the map completely as it focused on selling the OS/2 groupware, Lotus Notes, in a nice twist itself once a creation of current Microsoft chief software architect Ray Ozzie. OpenOfficeÂ has launched version 2.3 just of its suite bang on cue for IBM's endorsement. TechworldÂ is an InfoWorld affiliate.


With typical Steve Jobs flair, Apple introduced on Wednesday an entirely new player called the iPod Touch, while relegating its current high-end iPod to "Classic" status. The iPod will now top out at 160GB of storage space.


For the second straight year, ABC led nominees for awards from an organization that monitors depictions of gays and lesbians in the media.


Court strikes racial diversity school programs

Students cannot be assigned to public schools because of their race, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in a significant civil rights decision that casts doubt on integration efforts adopted across the country.


Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell were married in a weekend ceremony.


Cameron Diaz and former boyfriend Justin Timberlake are expected at the UK premiere of their film Shrek the Third.


Nader to Hit Swing States; Kerry Improves

BOSTON - With polls showing a narrowing gap between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, independent candidate Ralph Nader said Sunday that he planned to continue campaigning in key battleground states in the final month of the presidential election...


Mail With Mercury Sent to Neb. Officials

A small amount of potentially dangerous mercury spilled from an anonymous letter sent to the mayor's office, authorities said.


Asia Quake Deaths May Reach 100,000; Relief Efforts Hindered

The death toll from the weekend's earthquake and tsunamis may reach 100,000, with efforts to get food, water and shelter to as many as 5 million affected people hampered by destroyed roads and bridges, officials said.


TORONTO -- Back to you, Gary Bettman. Call it a sacrifice. Call it an attempt to save the season. Call it a public relations move, if you'd like.


In an agreement that could have significant implications for locked- out San Francisco hotel workers, striking casino workers in Atlantic City today are expected to ratify a deal that offers lucrative benefits but abandons the union's strategy to


(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:


Blogge: Things You Must Know About CakePHP

On the Blogge site, there's a listing of "must knows" that developers should understand about the CakePHP framework when working with it.   CakePHP is a rapid development framework for PHP which uses commonly known design patterns like ActiveRecord, Association Data Mapping, Front Controller and MVC. Our primary goal is to provide a structured framework that enables PHP users at all levels to rapidly develop robust web applications, without any loss to flexibility.   Among those on the list of handy tips for using the framework are things like:   Static pages - Adjusting other data sent to the layout Viewing the SQL queries that are running behind the scenes Using bake.php Complex model validation Creating a model for a table that doesn't actually exist in the database Inserting multiple rows in succession


Israel says it will move a planned stretch of its controversial barrier in the West Bank closer to Israel.


'Bout the Benjamins Storage switch maker Brocade continued its run of financial good form by posting its best ever revenues, and said its acquisiton of arch-rival McData could close as soon as January.â¦


Poisoned spreadsheet peril Microsoft has warned that an unpatched vulnerability in older versions of Excel is being actively exploited by hackers.â¦


US Forces Pound Falluja Before Offensive

NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. troops unleashed a  fierce barrage of shelling on Monday on Iraq's rebel-held town  of Falluja, where U.S. troops are poised for a major offensive,  a Reuters witness said.


"Angeles in America," "Sopranos" lead Emmy Awards

HBO dominated Sunday's 56th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, winning 16 of the 27 awards, including seven for the miniseries "Angels in America" and four for "The Sopranos


Vicepresidente Parlamento: decisione Abu Mazen non e' legale


New Treatment for Urinary Incontinence Reported

Urinary incontinence in women can be corrected by transplanting the patient's own muscle-derived stem cells into the urethra to strengthen it, scientists said on Monday.


Disk drive makers were on a roll Wednesday morning after industry giant Western Digital Corp. upped its outlook for the current quarter.


More people are buying 'superfoods' as awareness of their health benefits spreads, research suggests.


In an effort to stop scams that cause unwitting Internet users to be charged premium rates for calls placed by software surreptitiously installed on their PCs, Ireland is going to block outgoing calls to 13 countries.


Iraqi Foreign Minister: We Will Not Give in to Kidnappers' Demands

Iraq's foreign minister says his country is doing what it can to secure the release of two Americans and a British national taken hostage in Baghdad Thursday, but will not give in to kidnappers' demands.


Dole recalls bagged salads due to E. coli

A division of Dole Food Co said on Monday it was recalling some bagged salads sold in the United States and Canada because a sample at a Canadian grocery store was found to contain E. coli.


DOD, VA still working on sharing e-health records

The U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs still aren't able to share complete electronic health records of military members and veterans despite working on a project for nine years, employees of the two agencies told a congressional committee Wednesday.While the two agencies have begun to share some text records, including discharge summaries and emergency-room reports, it won't be until 2008 before they can share vital signs of patients, laboratory data, and family histories, said Dr. Gerald Cross, principal deputy undersecretary of health in the VA's Veterans Health Administration.Officials from both agencies told the U.S. House of Representatives Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations they're making good progress, but issues remain. "The work to make data computable between two different health-care systems is very complex and requires complete standardization of data," Cross said.And the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has yet to see a comprehensive plan from the two agencies to share e-health records, added Valerie Melvin, director of human capital and management information systems issues for the GAO. The GAO has issued multiple reports since 2001 calling for VA and DOD to improve their health records sharing, she noted.The agencies have made progress on short-term projects to share data between some health-care centers, she said."These exchanges are limited, as significant work still remains to achieve the long-term goal of a comprehensive electronic medical record," Melvin said. It's unclear how a number of ad hoc projects will fit into an e-health record program, she said.Lawmakers stressed the importance of getting a record-sharing program in place as wounded military members come back from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and will get medical service from both agencies. "This is a critically important issue," said Rep. Harry Mitchell, an Arizona Democrat and subcommittee chairman. "Thousands of our servicemen and women require and will continue to require significant medical care."While lawmakers called for the agencies to move faster, the GAO noted some progress. The agencies have developed repositories for health data and are starting to populate them with data, a GAO report said. Seven DOD and VA sites are using an interface to the data repositories, the report said."Much work" remains before the e-health records sharing system is fully operational, the report said.The DOD and VA effort has been plagued by several setbacks in the past nine years. An interface for a data repository was delayed for more than a year at one point, and in July 2002, the agencies split the project into two initiatives after multiple delays.In July, after nine years of work, the two agencies awarded a contract for a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for a common inpatient health record system.Together, the two agencies have spent more than $1.8 billion on health records initiatives since 1998, according to the GAO.But officials from both agencies expressed optimism. Asked if they could share all data within a year, three officials from the DOD and one from the VA said they expect that to happen."We are all working toward the same end -- to provide the highest-quality care to our nation's heroes, past and present," said Dr. Stephen Jones, the DOD's principal deputy assistant secretary for health affairs.


Lisbona, 13:49 - CALCIO, PORTOGALLO: RUI COSTA LASCIA A FINE STAGIONE

Manuel Rui Costa ha annunciato che lascerà il calcio a fine stagione. Il 35enne ex centrocamp...


If You Can Plug a Film, Why Not a Budget?

As Californians, and most Americans, grow accustomed to seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the role of governor, it turns out that selling politics is not that different from selling movies.


TUI to axe 3,600 jobs, mostly in Britain

TUI, Europe's leading travel and tourism group, has said that it plans to cut 3,600 jobs, most of them in Britain.


Japanese stocks declined Friday morning, extending losses from the previous session as traders remained wary ahead of a statement from the Bank of Japan governor later in the day.


The Tories warn Gordon Brown his "red lines" will not stop power being transferred if he signs the EU reform treaty.


Top Indonesian Islamic militant goes on trial

The self-confessed head of Southeast Asian militant group Jemaah Islamiah (JI) went on trial in Indonesia on Monday, as the battle against a group blamed for a string of deadly attacks resumed in the court room.


E' accaduto al Cardarelli di Napoli, nati due gemelli


Dutch police investigate after three Welsh men died after a crash on the way to the Belgian Grand Prix.


Asia, emergenza tsunami tutto il mondo si mobilita

A Giakarta il vertice internazionale per coordinare gli aiuti per le zone investite dal maremoto. PiÃ¹ di 20 Paesi hanno contribuito con fondi, medicinali e derrate alimentari


In quartiere napoletano continua presidio ingresso discarica


St. Mary's girls keep focus on perfection

Before the season began, the St. Mary's of Lynn girls' hockey team focused on winning big games during the regular season.


The Opec oil cartel chief reportedly warns that biofuel investment could push oil prices "through the roof".


Attorney-general unveils FBI-style agency

British Attorney-General Lord Peter Goldsmith Tuesday unveiled plans for an FBI-style agency to fight organized crime.


roundup Plus: Profits, revenue climb at Rambus...Apple iTunes sales quicken...Nortel pushes back Flextronics deal.


The RAF ignored warnings its Nimrod aircraft were unsafe before one exploded, a victim's father claims.


British car bomb suspect arrested in Australia

Police in the Australian city of Brisbane have arrested an eighth suspect in connection with a series of failed car bombings in Britain, a senior politician said Tuesday.


Treasuries prices climbed on Friday  after data showed the U.S. economy grew less quickly than  expected last quarter, tempering concerns the Federal Reserve  might have to raise interest rates at a faster pace.


The five goals that should be met before the U.S. leaves


Shay Doron and Crystal Langhorne had 16 points each to lead No. 22 Maryland to a 76-56 victory over Penn in the consolation game of the Coors Classic Saturday night


Italy's under-fire EU candidate denies single mothers slur

Italy's disputed nominee for the EU justice and security commissioner's post denied having made new comments denigrating the role of women and said he was being victimized by the media.


Housing slump hits mortgage firms, realtors

New fallout from the U.S. housing slump hit mortgage and real estate companies on Tuesday as subprime lender NovaStar Financial Inc  and title insurer First American Corp  announced job cuts and NovaStar's auditor expressed doubt the company will survive.


People across the Midwest woke up Thursday to as many as 20 inches of snow, while residents and business owners in the Great Lakes region nervously eyed rising rivers and braced for flooding.


Turkish PM Heads for EU Summit in Confident Mood

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan voiced confidence on Wednesday that Turkey would win a date for opening long-delayed European Union entry


Iraq takes military command as bombs hit Baghdad

The United States formally handed over   control of Iraq's new military to Prime Minister Nuri   al-Maliki's government on Thursday just as rebels unleashed a   fresh wave of deadly bomb attacks on Iraqi security forces.


Kodak to Shed 900 Jobs, Reorganize European Business

Eastman Kodak Co., the world's biggest photographic company, said it will cut almost 900 jobs as it reorganizes its European business to concentrate on the digital market as demand for traditional film wanes.


This year unusual clarity emerged for the future leadership of the nationâs leading orchestras.


It's the 60th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival. So why is this year's lineup so uninspiring?


President Bush said Wednesday that a law hastily passed in August to temporarily give the government more power to eavesdrop without warrants on foreign terror suspects must be made permanent and expanded


Chad, Sudan trade charges over rebel support

Chad and Sudan traded accusations that their governments were supporting rebel groups in a heated closed-door session at the African Union summit, officials said.


Diesel engines deliver great mileage but emit polluting gases.


New Meta survey: Bush good for outsourcing

Almost half of the IT execs responding to a new Meta survey expect offshoring to increase if George Bush wins reelection as president. [Offshoring Blog]


Parigi, 23:01 - CALCIO, LIGUE 1: LIONE SUPERA PSG NEL POSTICIPO

Lione senza ostacoli. La capolista della Ligue 1 francese chiude la 17/a giornata superando 3-1 il P...


Tasse, da fine 2007  riduzione possibile

Emendamento alla Finanziaria dopo il boom delle entrateOggi Padoa-Schioppa al Senato, ieri sera cena con Prodi                                          Tasse, da fine 2007  riduzione possibile                                                                                E il Prc attacca: intesa sui prof precari o non votiamo la manovra


Going to the php|works conference and in the middle of a job search? Keep an eye out for Clay Loveless then - he and his company, Mashery, are looking for a few good developers and have a tempting offer as an incentive:   The company I had pleasure of co-founding last summer is once again on the prowl for top-notch, Zend Certified PHP developers. We're taking the hunt for these folks to php|works in Atlanta. Whenever possible, Mashery will be luring the quality developers with free beer. That's right: free beer that is free, as in beer.   They're also having a drawing for an 8GB iPod Touch for anyone that can prove they have recently taken the Zend Certification Exam.   Company description: Mashery is the leading provider of web services and API management solutions enabling software-driven companies to unlock and accelerate their web services channel. With its on-demand, fully hosted solution, Mashery takes away the cumbersome process and plumbing around managing web services. Mashery provides all the ingredients required to get web services up-and-running quickly, easily and successfully while ensuring that they will scale: usage/access management, tracking, metrics, commerce, performance optimization and developer/community tools all come pre-packaged. Mashery enables web services providers to focus their time, resources and capital on building their core software, not on creating web services management infrastructure.


As the Democratic race has tightened, the courtships of superdelegates have intensified.


Ayesha Takia to play an alien from Venus

Nikhil Advani and Mukesh Talreja, Director of Orion Pictures Private Limited, announced a slate of six   films to be produced by them in the next twelve months, on February 18, 2008.


Investor Pushes Expansion at Kraft but Seeks Sale at Wendyâs

Kraft Foods, in which Nelson Peltz, an activist investor, has taken a 3 percent stake, said that it would offer $7.2 billion for the cookie unit of Group Danone.


A six-year program found no evidence that short-term mobile phone use affected brain function or could cause brain cancer.


Judges Rule for Nader in Election Boost for Bush

President Bush received a potential  boost on Friday in his bid for re-election when a court ruled  that independent candidate Ralph Nader, who experts believe  helped Bush win four years ago, be placed on Florida's  presidential ballot.


Corporate deal makers started the summer hoping an improved economy would make this merger season a hot one. As the bullish stock market and other merger-friendly conditions fizzled, however, so did their hopes.


Actor Wesley Snipes Sues NYC Over Arrest Warrant

Actor Wesley Snipes sued New York City  on Monday charging that it has no jurisdiction to arrest him as  part of an Indiana paternity case.


Mantova, 20:49 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: 9 RETI IN AMICHEVOLE

Nove reti per il Mantova nel test a Castel D'Ario contro la locale formazione che milita in Terza Ca...


Employers and unions have reached an agreement, resolving the long-running dispute over firefighters' pay.


Russia appears set to approve the Kyoto climate change treaty, which could lead to its adoption worldwide.


Acquisitions Good for PTT Chemical: Two Firms Offer Downstream Entry

By Bangkok Post, Thailand  Sep. 18--PTT Chemical Plc will acquire majority stakes in PTT  Polyethylene Co (PTTPE) and Bangkok Polyethylene Plc (BPE) at a discount of  910 million baht from the companies' value, according to an independent  financial adviser for the transaction.


For one night, Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel will solve the problem of booking guests during the writers' strike by appearing on each other's show.


Morgan Stanley Profit Falls, Shares Drop

U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley  MWD.N on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped by a third  on lower bond trading revenue and higher expenses, falling  short of Wall Street's low expectations and pushing its shares  down as much as 8 percent.


Video shows execution of 11 Iraqi guardsmen

Baghdad -- Eleven kidnapped Iraqi national guardsmen were shown being killed in a video posted Thursday on the Internet, extending a succession of recent slayings of Iraqi and foreign security forces by insurgents.


Mild weather settled over much of the nation early Monday, although rain clouds lingered over the Great Lakes and thunderstorms swept through Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana.


Fighting between disgruntled former soldiers and the military left at least two people dead in East Timor on Tuesday, as Australia and New Zealand offered to provide troops to the tiny nation to help restore calm.


Rafael Benitez would not have imagined a more troubled introduction to his debut Premiership season following Michael Owen's shock transfer. NANTHA KUMAR examines the tough transition period at Liverpool.LIVERPOOL Football Club were not the only party ...


Stoccarda, 14:09 - ATLETICA, FINALI MONDIALI: NEL 2007 DECISIONE SU SEDE FUTURA

La Iaaf deciderà alla fine del 2007 il futuro delle Finali Mondiali di Atletica, attualmente ...


As of Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at least 1,325 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 1,040 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said. The figures include three military civilians.


Firenze, 18:54 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: FREY: COMPETITIVI ANCHE SENZA TONI

Dal ritiro di Castelrotto, il portiere della Fiorentina Sebastian Frey mostra notevole fiducia nella...


Success breeds Olympic confidence for U.S. women

STUTTGART, Germany  - American gymnasts dominated the women's events at the world championships this week to give China a clear message that they have plenty of work to do if they want to win Olympic golds on home soil next year.


FBI Emails, Other Documents Reveal More Details on Detainee Abuse

WASHINGTON, DC, Dec 22 (OneWorld) - Army documents released Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) offered new details about the deaths of Iraqis in US custody and suggested that prosecution in several cases was pre-empted by military


1,300 arrested in Zimbabwe prices crackdown

More than 1,300 shop owners and business managers have been arrested in Zimbabwe as part of a crackdown on firms accused of flouting government-imposed price controls, police said Monday.


Many elderly people will be isolated and dependent if extra funds are not forthcoming, campaigners say.


Scrapped Golden Globe ceremony hits Hollywood hard

Hollywood scrambled on Tuesday to  assess the fallout from the decision to scrap the glittering  Golden Globe movie and TV awards ceremony and hold only a news  conference that few stars are likely to attend.


India's Tata Motors reveals that its cheap $2,500 car is a four-doored model called the Nano.


UN Staff, Africans Rally Around Embattled Annan

Thousands of UN staff as well as African nations rallied on Wednesday around UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, wounded by US allegations that he allowed corruption in the now-defunct Iraq oil-for-food program.


Reports on the number of dead are varying widely after a jet with 140 people on board burst into flames upon landing at an airport in Indonesia today. Cabinet Secretary Sudi Silalahi put the confirmed dead at 21.  Another official said 48 bodies were recovered from the scene and that one person had died in a hospital.


Suicide may have caused fatal rail crash

A train crash that killed seven people Saturday may have been caused by a car driver committing suicide, police said Monday. The crash near Ufton Nervet, Berkshire, 40 miles outside


Thomas Bjorn lashes out at European captain Ian Woosnam after his omission from the Ryder Cup team.


Thousands of mourners file past the open coffin of tenor Luciano Pavarotti in his home town of Modena, Italy.


Communications Minister Helen Coonan says the Government is taking nothing for granted over the sale of Telstra. Senator Coonan plans to speak with the Coalition's newest senator-elect, Barnaby Joyce, to discuss his concerns about services in the bush.


The Internal Revenue Service is looking for more than 600 Arkansans whose federal income tax refund checks totaling almost $424,000 were returned to the IRS as undeliverable by the Postal Service.


Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is doubtful for Sundayâs Barclays Premiership trip to Liverpool with a calf injury. The Frenchman aggravated the problem during Wednesday nightâs ill-tempered Champions League


Macaulay Culkin Arrested on Drug Charges

OKLAHOMA CITY - Former child star Macaulay Culkin was arrested on drug charges Friday during a traffic stop, authorities said. The 24-year-old actor, best known for his role in the "Home Alone" movies, was taken into custody on complaints of possession of a controlled dangerous substance without a valid prescription and possession of marijuana, according to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office...


Hurricane Jeanne turns its destructive power on the US state of Florida, just hours after battering the Bahamas.


Whales may be related to deer-like beast

The gigantic ocean-dwelling whale may have evolved from a land animal the size of a small raccoon, new research suggests. What might be the missing evolutionary link between whales and land animals is an odd animal that looks like a long-tailed deer without antlers or an overgrown long-legged rat, fossils indicate.


Most Cancer Patients Unconcerned  About Doctors' Ties to Drug Firms

The vast majority of cancer patients participating in studies of experimental drugs do not  care if the doctor running the study has financial ties to the drug's maker, according to a new survey that undermines "full disclosure" as a central tenet of clinical research.


U.S. Seeks to Deport Accused Nazi Demjanjuk

The U.S. government said on Friday it had asked an immigration judge to deport John Demjanjuk, a Ukrainian immigrant and retired auto-worker who is accused of working as a guard at several Nazi camps.


I.B.M. Says It Will Beat Analystsâ Estimates

Investors responded by bidding I.B.M. shares above $106 in after-hours trading.


GONAIVES, Haiti - The death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne rose to 573 in Haiti last night as search crews recovered dozens of bodies carried away by flooding or buried by mud, officials said.


YEARENDER-China Focus: Engine of Chinese Economy Pressurized By "Growing Pains"

YEARENDER-China Focus: Engine of Chinese economy pressurized by "growing pains" HANGZHOU, Dec.


Washable ink stains start of historic Afghan election

KABUL - An irregularity was reported Saturday in the first hours of Afghanistanâs first democratic presidential election in history.


Applied Materials, Unaxis keen on BOC unit: paper

U.S. group Applied Materials  , Switzerland's Unaxis  and investor Texas  Pacific Group are interested in parts of BOC Edwards, a unit of  British industrial gases firm BOC , a newspaper reported  on Monday.


ROCKVILLE, Md.  - The U.S. Food and Drug  Administration will ask the Institute of Medicine to study the  agency's safety monitoring of medicines already on the market,  Acting FDA Commissioner Lester Crawford said on Friday.


Dell has upgraded its X30 with the X50 range of handhelds with three new models. The new Axim handheld computers offer Intel XScaleÂ® Processors up to 624MHz, integrated Wi-Fi 802.


Accredited Home Lenders posts 4th-quarter loss

Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co.  , a California subprime mortgage lender, reported a  fourth-quarter loss on Wednesday, hurt by worsening conditions  in the market for loans to people with weaker credit histories.


John Howard says he will not step in to block the planned $8.8bn takeover of Australian national airline Qantas.


Londra, 12:16 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA: MENO DI 70 GIOCATORI DA NAZIONALE

Fabio Capello diramerà oggi i nomi della sua prima Nazionale inglese, ma la Federazione lanci...


Iran said to be developing weapons-delivery systems

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said yesterday the United States has seen signs that Iran is developing technology to mount a nuclear warhead on a missile.


Iraq ; Bomb targets Iraqi education ministry

Iraq News, A suspected car bomb has exploded outside the education ministry in central Baghdad, killing at least five people. A ministry official, who asked not to be named, said about 20 people had been killed or wounded.


Thai coup disrupts Japanese auto makers' production

Production at Japanese auto makers'   factories in Thailand was disrupted on Wednesday after the   country's armed forces seized power in Bangkok, with Nissan   Motor Co. 7201.T, Mazda Motor Corp. 7261.T and others   calling off work for the day.


Big Bond Insurer Finds That Guaranteeing Subprimeâs Risks Is Risky

Shares of MBIA, the nationâs biggest insurer of financial risk, fell 26 percent after it disclosed it was guaranteeing billions of dollars of the kind of complex debt that have unnerved the credit market.


Rugby: Williams slams English clubs over player release

EDINBURGH : Scotland's Australian coach Matt Williams blasted England's Premiership clubs following their refusal to release players for Saturday's Test here at Murrayfield against Australia.


The US says opium production in Afghanistan reached record levels last year, undermining the fight against the Taleban.


Typhoon bearing down on Japanese GP; Schumacher still fastest? ...

By SALVATORE ZANCA Associated Press Writer SUZUKA, Japan . Michael Schumacher led the wet Friday practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, as teams cast a wary eye to the skies with a typhoon approaching.


UN Fears Bombmakers May Get Iraq Nuke Items-Diplomats

The UN nuclear watchdog is worried the US-led war aimed at disarming Iraq may have unleashed a proliferation crisis if looters have sold equipment that can be used to make atomic weapons, Western diplomats said.


Security experts look back on a year in which hi-tech criminals consolidated their hold on the net's underground economy.


Trasportate circa 150 mila tonnellate merci e posta


Announcer who said `Elvis has left the building' dies

The Elvis Presley road show announcer who popularized the phrase "Elvis has left the building" has died from injuries suffered in a car crash in California.


TUI to cut up to 4,000 jobs in France, Britain and Germany

TUI, Europe's biggest travel and tourism group, is expected to cut between 3,500 and 4,000 jobs in France, Britain and Germany as part of a restructuring effort, a newspaper reported.


The new film Invincible, about a 30-year-old Philadelphia Eagles rookie, offers up a hero of Rockyesque proportions


LAGOS, Nigeria - Oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell Group opened court action Monday to block a threatened strike targeting oil in the world's No.


MARYSVILLE, Ohio - Honda has decided to build a new line of sport utility vehicles from its Acura luxury division and make them in Ohio.


Blair slaps down critics at union conference

Prime Minister Tony Blair has slapped down jeering trade union critics of his leadership and freemarket policies, saying the reality of globalization had to be dealt with.


If you're angling for a raise or hunting for a better-paying job, chances are you've wondered what your peers are earning. Salary Web sites claim to tell you just that, but whether or not you're getting a clear picture of the money depends on who you ask.


Great Lakes' Guardians Make Plea to Congress

A move to ban saltwater ships from the Great Lakes, at least temporarily, got a boost this week. Ninety organizations asked for a moratorium on such shipping until Congress enacts meaningful laws to stop the continuing influx of harmful invasive species.


4 Dutch Muslims convicted in terror plot

A court Friday convicted four Dutch Muslims of plotting terrorist attacks against political leaders and government buildings and sentenced them to up to eight years in prison.


Australians will vote on October 9 in an election pitting the conservative government against centre-left Labor, with national security and the economy as major issues.


Ex-dean admits having 15,000 child porn images

A former dean of a California university's education school pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possessing more than 15,000 images of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office in San Francisco said.


Experts raise alarm over Medicare drug benefit

Experts fear chaos will ensue for nursing home residents under new rules because many of them aren't capable of choosing from the myriad of plans.


Prosecutors agreed to drop an illegal campaign contribution charge against Sears, Roebuck and Co. in exchange for its cooperation in an investigation of contributions to a political action committee associated with House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.


Israeli Vice Premier Shimon Peres says that Israel does not intend to use military force against Iran, which Israel suspects is building nuclear bombs.


One-Day Strike in Belgium Warns on Pollution and Jobs

Thousands of steel workers at ArcelorMittal factories in Belgium walked off the job this week to protest European Union policies to combat climate change.


La 'Silence' stamani si e' ritrovata senza le 16 biciclette


After the emotional fury of Yasser Arafat's funeral quiet has descended on the occupied territories as Palestinians step cautiously into an uncharted future.


YouTube, famous for its entertaining clips, now has a growing list of informative videos, too, posted by experts on many subjects - including dentistry.


Israelis Kill Seven in West Bank and Gaza Violence

An Israeli helicopter blasted a car in Gaza with a missile today, killing one person and seriously wounding a militant leader, hospital officials said, on a day when Israelis killed seven Palestinians.


Da domani verde e gasolio scendono di 0,005 euro al litro


US Officials in Iraq said Wednesday that the US military has charged two US soldiers with murder in the deaths of three Iraqis. Sgt.


Oil prices broke into fresh record  territory above $52 Thursday on heightened concerns over tight  winter heating fuel supplies.


The digital music battle of the  future may not be over where music is purchased, but where and  how it is stored.


Religious leaders meet in Java to address terrorism

TONY EASTLEY: In central Java today, one of the more unusual meetings for the year. The gathering, co-hosted by Australia's and Indonesia's foreign ministers brings together 14 religious leaders to sponsor peace and cooperation in our region.


Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is to set out his first legislative programme for government at Holyrood.


Google is developing an online publishing platform where people can write entries on subjects they know, an idea thatâs close to Wikipediaâs user-contributed encyclopedia.


Transdniestria talks again fail to take place

The session of the Joint Control Commission on the Transdniestrian conflict planned for Thursday failed to take place again.


Cinema, nozze in stile country per Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner si Ã¨ sposato sabato con la sua amica di origine tedesca Christine Baumgaertner (30 anni) e per la mega festa nuziale, durata quattro giorni nel suo ranch, la star di Hollywood ha scelto lo stile country.


Insurgents form political front to plan for US pullout

Exclusive: Leaders of Iraqi groups say attacks will go on until Americans leave.


The World Health Organisation has said it is concerned about the world's first probable human to human transmission of the bird flu virus.


[Seattle | Reuters News Service, 10 September 2004] - RealNetworks is ending its 49c-per-song music download service but will keep the promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet media and software company said yesterday.


Delta pilots back, executive payroll cut

Delta Air Lines says its pilots union decided to get back retired pilots of the company in order not to cancel flights as Delta already suffers huge losses.


L'ex ministro della Giustizia accolto dagli applausi della gente"Mi dispiace per mia moglie che sarebbe venuta volentieri"                                          Mastella tra i fedeli in piazza San Pietro "Mi sento agli arresti come Sandra"


WASHINGTON -- Cingular Wireless has urged communications regulators to reject a request by rival Nextel Communications Inc. to lower the cost of its plan to swap airwaves with the government, which is aimed at reducing interference with public safety communications.


An aging U.S. population faces a looming crisis in hearing loss, researchers said Saturday. Some research holds promise, but much is in the early stages.


"Aliens" attacks with laughs and a lot of heart

Growing up, the aliens I  heard about were from outer space. Later, the aliens that  mattered most were people who came to the U.S. from elsewhere.  The CW's "Aliens in America" reminds us in ways both satiric  and sweet that it is possible to feel like an alien even if you  don't belong to either of these groups.


NFL's Vick suspended after admitting guilty

Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick admitted guilt on Friday in a dogfighting case, prompting the National Football League to suspend the star player indefinitely.


Red Cross Has Concerns About Treatment at Guantanamo

The international Red Cross said Tuesday that U.S. officials have failed to address concerns about some significant problems in the treatment of terror suspects detained at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


Article on Iran Lacks Truth, Pentagon Says

The Pentagon Monday criticized a published article that said it is mounting reconnaissance missions inside Iran to identify potential nuclear and other targets.


College Basketball: Illinois Wins, Gonzaga Loses

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Sports Network) - Luther Head scored four  of his game-high 25 points in overtime, and top-ranked Illinois  held on for a 73-68 victory over No. 23 Iowa in Big-10 action  at Assembly Hall.


American number three seed Andy Roddick celebrated U.S. Independence Day in style on Wednesday, overpowering Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-2 7-5 7-6 to take his appointed place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.


Body of man stranded in Oregon mountains found

The body of a San Francisco man who set out on foot in a remote southern Oregon mountain range to get help for his stranded family has been found, police said on Wednesday.


9-man Portugal team staggers past Holland

Portugal survived a brutal foul-fest with the Netherlands, one of the dirtiest matches in World Cup history. Cleats bashed into thighs and shoulders, heads butted and elbows flew.


Rockford, Illinois- A local fraternity is pitching in to try to get people to stop smoking. Members of Phi Theta Kappa were offering free lollipops in exchange for a cigarette on Thursday as part of the Great American Smokeout.


Russia says no plans to sell missile system to Iran

Russia has no plans to sell its advanced  S-300 anti-aircraft missile system to Iran, a Russian  government agency said on Friday.


A car bomb in a Christian neighborhood of Lebanon today killed a member of Parliament in the ruling coalition.


The US Federal Reserve raises rates for the fifth time this year, taking them a quarter percentage point higher to 2.25%.


Volkswagen, workers renew wage talks in Germany

BERLIN Volkswagen and Germany's biggest industrial union have resumed a new round of wage talks -- the fifth so far.


New fall films bring Iraq war to home to U.S

It took years for the Vietnam war   to "come home" to U.S. moviegoers, but a series of fall films   will soon test the appetite for cinematic tales about U.S.   politics and the human toll of the war in Iraq.


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Intel backs project to give laptops to poor kids

Intel Corp.  said on Friday it  will support a Massachusetts Institute of Technology  researcher's project to put computers in the hands of poor  children around the world, reversing its long-standing  opposition to the proposal.


Faced with a strengthening economy and scant signs of runaway prices, the Federal Reserve appeared set to keep interest rates steady on Wednesday while keeping up a verbal guard against potential inflation.


Tehran - Iranian officials said on Wednesday they will not cede to international demands for the Islamic republic to suspend its controversial uranium enrichment activities, saying they were ready for confrontation or negotiation.


NASA tomorrow will take a significant step toward getting the space shuttle flying again when it rolls out the first new fuel tank designed to eliminate problems that led to the 2003 breakup of shuttle Columbia.


Bush, Republicans Outpoll Kerry, Democrats on TV

Although the election is not until November, President Bush and his Republican party have bested John Kerry and the Democrats as far as U.S. television ratings are concerned, research showed on Friday


Turkey's Muslim Identity did not prevent Turkey's Intense ...

Turkey has reached this point through a nation-wide effort, which reflects the underlying philosophy of the Republic and the democratic aspirations of the Turkish people and their determination


Firenze, 18:26 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: VIERI SI ALLENA IN GRUPPO

Nell'allenamento odierno della Fiorentina in vista della gara di ritorno per i sedicesimi di Uefa co...


AN Iranian opposition group alleged today that Iran was hiding a uranium enrichment facility in Tehran and aims at getting the atomic bomb next year.


As Democrats continue to search heaven and Earth for a moral values issue they can call their own, I have just the prescription: Why not start with the immoral behavior of giant drug companies such as Merck that continue to sacrifice the health of the


Wall St cautious on mortgage-backed securities

US stocks were modestly firmer by mid-morning on Monday, but investors remained in a cautious mood, amid uncertainly over the possible exposure of US financial institutions to losses associated with mortgage-backed securities.


A majority of people believe Israel and Iran have a mainly negative influence in the world, a BBC poll suggests.


Update 12: Crude Oil Climbs Above $50 in Asia

Crude oil prices climbed above the key $50 mark in Asian trade Tuesday, creeping close to an all-time high as worries continued over supply and unrest in key oil producing areas.


British and Iranian consulates in Basra attacked

The Iranian and British consulates in the southern Iraqi city of Basra have come under attack, Iraqi police and British officials said.


Napoli, 13:53 - CALCIOPOLI, STRALCIATA POSIZIONE PAPARESTA

Tra le posizioni stralciate nell'ambito dell'inchiesta su Calciopoli c'è anche quella dell'ar...


The New York Film Festival, thirty-eight years in the running, continues to command respect as a showcase for eminent filmmakers and up-and-coming masters.


Sun announces Java RFID product, architectures

Sun Microsystems on Monday announced a Java-based product designed to make it easy for suppliers to switch from tagging their products with traditional bar codes to RFID (radio frequency identification) technology.


McCain, Romney lead in Florida race as Giuliani lags

Republican presidential hopefuls Thursday headed to a verbal face-off, five days ahead of Florida's key primary, with Mitt Romney and John McCain leading opinion polls and ex-New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani battling to stay in the race.


Aosta, 13:45 - CALCIO, CATANIA; LO MONACO: BALDINI HA FIRMATO IN BIANCO

"Silvio Baldini ha firmato il contratto in bianco, dimostrando quanto il tecnico tenga a riprendere ...


Democratic stars skip party's Florida convention

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida  - The Democratic Party's convention in Florida during the weekend was like a rock concert performed solely by warm-up bands.


Investors are pouring billions of dollars into these unregulated investments, shooting for high returns. Here's what to watch out for


Travel: A new wave of hotels across the East River will give visitors a cheap alternative to Manhattan - and an authentic taste of the Big Apple, says James Doran.


US airstrikes hit 'al-Qaida safe havens'

U.S. bombers and jet fighters unleashed 40,000 pounds of explosives during a 10-minute airstrike Thursday morning, flattening what the military called al-Qaida in Iraq safe havens on the southern outskirts of the capital.


Cheney Walks Out of Hospital After Tests

Vice President Dick Cheney walked  out of a Washington hospital on Saturday after undergoing tests  to check his symptoms of shortness of breath.


Why is IG Metall sabotaging the struggle at Opel?

Workers have seldom experienced such hostility from the unions and works committees as they did last Tuesday at demonstrations held as part of a European-wide day of action against mass redundancies


Audited, unaudited results â Cap on variation in net profit ...

THE variation in the net profit after tax figure between unaudited and audited results of companies should not exceed 10 per cent or Rs 10 lakh, whichever is higher.


Guilty Plea in Insurance Inquiry as Stocks Fall

A third insurance company executive pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal charges in connection with New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer's investigation of payoffs and bid-rigging in the insurance industry.


Edwards Faults Bush on Iraq, Health Care

Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards on Monday criticized President Bush's health care policies and faulted the commander in chief for his execution of the war in Iraq.


Pentagon awards $2.6 billion to build trucks

The Pentagon said on Tuesday it awarded more than $2.6 billion worth of contracts to BAE Systems Plc, Force Protection Inc and a Navistar International Corp unit to build another 3,126 mine-resistant vehicles for U.S. soldiers.


Nicaragua president to visit Iran in Gaddafi's jet

MANAGUA, Nicaragua  - Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, who has raised eyebrows in Washington by forging ties with Iran, said on Sunday he will travel to the country aboard a jet on loan from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.


From Japanâs Slump in 1990s, Lessons for U.S.

A Japan-style quagmire, most economists say, is an outcome that can be avoided in the United States with sound economic policy.


La Spezia, 13:51 - CALCIO, SPEZIA: TRE SETTIMANE DI STOP PER VARRICCHIO

Lo Spezia dovrà fare a meno per tre settimane di Massimiliano Varricchio. L'ecografia a cui s...


Taranto, 18:23 - CALCIO, TARANTO: FIRMATO NULLA OSTA PER LO STADIO

Il Taranto potrà utilizzare lo stadio Erasmo Iacovone per la stagione sportiva 2007-2008. Il ...


Daimler and Chery of China Planning Subcompact for U.S.

The joint venture has drawn concern that the imports could lead to job losses at Detroit-based manufacturers.


Bellhorn Homer Gives Boston World Series Lead

Mark Bellhorn cracked an eighth-inning,  game-winning homer as the Boston Red Sox fended off the "Curse  of the Bambino" and the St. Louis Cardinals 11-9 to get the  100th World Series off to a wild start Saturday.


One Fool sees growth in India -- but also a little too much heat.


'Planet Killer' Not in the Stars,  Asteroid Research Indicates

The risk that an asteroid capable of wiping out humanity will crash into Earth is minuscule, new calculations suggest, but the chances of a smaller one destroying a city or setting off a catastrophic tsunami remain unclear and may be higher than previous estimates.


Osaka, 10:23 - ATLETICA, MONDIALI: ORO ALLA NDEREBA NELLA MARATONA DONNE

La kenyana Catherine Ndereba ha vinto l'oro nella maratona femminile ai mondiali di atletica di Osak...


Australia re-elected a conservative government recently, which will allow the expansion of a crucial part of the U.S. missile defense shield. Critics say the Pine Gap facility could start an arms race in Asia. Patrick Gray reports from Brisbane, Australia.


6 candidates go to 2nd round of Somali presidential elections

Six of the 26 candidates will vie for the second round of Somalia's presidential elections in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Sunday, after a first ballot failed to give any candidate


PlayStation 3 chip goes easy on developers

com December 3, 2004, 3:26 PM PT. SAN FRANCISCO--The "Cell" processor that will power the next version of the PlayStation game console will also be adaptable for advanced scientific


NFL Game Summary - Houston at Jacksonville

David Carr completed 14-of-20 passes for 139 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for the Texans (7-8), who have won two straight on the heels of a two-game slide.


Tra Brescia e Chievo, la piÃ¹ classica partita da 0-0, di quelle che si potrebbe giocare per un giorno intero che tanto la palla non entrerebbe mai. E invece, illogicitÃ  del calcio, la palla Ã¨ entrata ed ha regalato tre punti pesanti al Brescia.


Although the debate over whether to build a Metrorail extension to Dulles International Airport above- or below ground in Tysons Corner has flared only in the past year, key decisions on the project were made more than a decade ago.


Londra, 13:39 - CALCIO, INTER; STAMPA INGLESE: TOTTENHAM VUOLE MATERAZZI

Il Tottenham piomba su Marco Materazzi: il manager degli "Spurs", Martin Jol, avrebbe infatti pronta...


Zimbabwe's parliament is debating a bill which could allow President Mugabe to choose his own successor.


B-Forms is a small but powerful library for development of web forms based applications. This minor release is probably the last release in the 1.0 branch. It improves XHTML compliance of the generated code and fixes minor bugs already fixed in the 1.1 branch.  The XHTML fix for the 1.1 branch will follow shortly.   http://b-forms.sourceforge.net  The latest download can be found here: https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=119185&package_id=129811


SANTIAGO, Chile  - Hecklers angry at the government shouted over the sound of choirs at the tense funeral on Tuesday of Augusto Pinochet, the former Chilean dictator whose repressive rule from 1973 to 1990 made him infamous around the world for human rights abuses.


Stampede breaks out at Mandela Christmas party

JOHANNESBURG: A stampede broke out at Nelson Mandela's children's Christmas party yesterday as some 50,000 poor South Africans crashed through fences to claim free food and gifts, a local radio reported.


Poor in US punished for saving money, study says

The federal government has been urging people to sock away money for their retirement, but low-income families would be foolish to take that advice, according to a report released yesterday by a Washington think tank.


E accaduto in provincia di Avellino, arrestato 30/enne


DEVELOPMENT:  ACP Seeks Its Own Parliament

THE HAGUE, Nov 26 (IPS) - Parliamentarians from the African, Caribbean and  Pacific (ACP) group of countries agreed this week on setting up a  joint 'parliament' to improve internal cohesion and to  gain influence with the European Union, World Trade Organisation  and other bodies.


Fifty victims of the Beslan school siege remain in a serious condition in Moscow hospitals.


US, China hold talks on planned law barring Taiwan's independence

The United States and China held their first high-level talks on Beijing's proposed law aimed at preventing Taiwan from becoming independent.


A British man accused of a bomb plot denies that he intended to blow up MPs in the House of Commons.


Apathy Marks 1st Saudi Voter Registration

Despite a campaign urging residents to register before Thursday's deadline, Saudi men — women are barred from voting — have shown little enthusiasm for the first nationwide elections in a kingdom long regarded as autocratic, secretive and resistant to reform.


THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The government vowed tough measures yesterday against what a leading politician called "the arrival of jihad in the Netherlands" after a death threat to a Dutch lawmaker was found pinned with a knife to the body of a slain


Hubble survey yields clues to galaxy formation

Theorists probably right, after all Astronomers have uncovered more than 500 previously unknown young galaxies in images of the early universe taken during the Hubble Space Telescope's ultra deep field survey, completed in 2004, and the Great Observatories Origins Deep Survey (GOODS), made in 2003.â¦


Guess Which Country We Invade in Army's 'Future'

The Army is retooling for future wars. Help the generals decide which country to invade next. From Danger Room.


Sports of The Times: In Need of a Plan B to Deter Young Athletes From Drug Use

A study released on Thursday in the Journal of Adolescent Health challenges the deeply held, or at least hopeful, notion that high school drug testing is a deterrent.


"No Country For Old Men" positioned for Oscar

The gritty crime drama "No Country For Old Men" became the front-runner for Oscar glory on Sunday after winning top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on a night of traditional Hollywood glamour and emotion over the sudden death of Heath Ledger.


New bird-flu plan advises when to close schools

Future disease pandemics will be scored in the United States much like hurricanes, with the most severe triggering school closings and changes in the workplace, under federal guidelines issued on Thursday.


President George W. Bush derided his rival John Kerry as clueless in the fight against terror and drove the point home in a powerful commercial featuring a pack of wolves ready to pounce.


Republican Rudy Giuliani was admitted to a hospital Wednesday night for flu-like symptoms, his campaign said.


Health insurance costs outpace wage increases

The increasing cost of health insurance is putting coverage out of reach for many small to midsize companies and their workers, even though the rise in premiums this year was the lowest increase in eight years.


Sylvester Stallone says he used human growth hormone, though not steroids, to get in shape for âRambo,â which opened on Friday, and defends its use in an article on Time magazineâs Web site . Mr. Stallone, 61, says he gained 41 pounds to play Rambo by using prescription testosterone. âEveryone over 40 years old would be wise to investigate it because it increases the quality of your life,â he says. âMark my words. In 10 years it will be over the counter.â HGH and other performance-enhancing substances have become a matter of concern to sports officials, who are fighting their use among athletes.


Fallon among 16 arrested in British race-fixing probe

Champion jockey Kieren Fallon was among 16 people arrested Wednesday in an investigation into corruption within horse racing, Britain's domestic Press Association news agency reported.


Taglia il nastro il premier Prodi accolto da Veltroni


EU countries discuss illegal immigration

Interior ministers from Italy, France, Britain, Germany and Spain are meeting in Florence to discuss ways to deal with illegal immigration.


VERSAILLES, France  - British designer John Galliano marked his 10th year at the creative helm of iconic fashion house Dior with an extravagant autumn/winter show in Versailles Palace inspired by Impressionist and Modern painters.


Nash leads Suns trio as reserves for All-Star Game

Twice MVP Steve Nash and fellow  Phoenix Suns players Shawn Marion and Amare Stoudemire have  been selected as reserves for the NBA's annual All-Star Game,  the league announced on Thursday.


The person insisting loudest that the Giants' offense has bigger problems than Eli Manning is Kurt Warner, the quarterback who was benched in favor of Manning.


As Latin American military autocrats go, Augusto Pinochetâs legacy will be more mixed than most.


Real Madrid striker Michael Owen is delighted by the scoring streak which has brought him three game-winning goals in as many matches, news reports said Wednesday.


Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor, left, drives the baseline past Orlando Magic guard Steve Francis during the first half at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004.


Pleas for help as Indonesia defends quake aid

Indonesia defended the earthquake relief effort as angry survivors pleaded for help and aid agencies said many victims lacked medical care and water four days after the disaster.


About 30 Germans wearing nothing more than red Santa Claus caps have leapt into a Berlin lake for their annual Christmas Day swim, a dip in the ice-cold water they believe is good for their health.


Liverpool stadium project clears another hurdle

Liverpool's plans for a new 60,000-seat stadium have been approved by Britain's Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, the Premier League club said on Monday.


Here's a mystery: Why  would HBO bury alive one of its best and wildest TV series?


Stessa pena richiesta per i due cognati della ragazza uccisa


Verizon Communications Inc. VZ.N,  the nation's largest telecommunications company, on Thursday  posted a quarterly profit on asset sales and strong demand at  its Verizon Wireless unit.


Restraining Regulators From Making Rules Through Enforcement Actions

It used to be that going after Goliath meant taking on the banks. Now it means banks taking on the regulators.


L'economista interviene ad un convegno al Festival dell'Economia di Trento"Il tasso di occupazione femminile Ã¨ del 45,3%, la media Ue Ã¨ al 57,4%"                                          Donne e lavoro, la denuncia della Kostoris "In Europa peggio di noi solo Malta"                                                                                dall'inviato ROSARIA AMATO


Second-period explosion propels Canada into World Cup semis

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Jarome Iginla scored twice and added an assist to lead Team Canada to a 5-0 victory over Slovakia in quarterfinal action of the World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre.


LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - "My Boo," the duet by Usher and  Alicia Keys, topped Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart for a  fifth week in a row Thursday, continuing to fend off strong  challenges from Snoop Dogg and Destiny's Child.


'But we'll bilk you in other ways' This morning, eBay's CEO-to-be told a roomful of obsessed internet auctioneers that he will soon charge them between 25 and 50 per cent less to list their items on the site's virtual marketplace.â¦


Fellow Anglicans greeted the archbishop of Canterbury with a standing ovation Monday, despite his recent controversial statments about the role of Islamic law in Britain.


UN asks Israel to resolve inmatesâ hunger strike

The United Nations urged Israel yesterday to find a solution to a 13-day-old hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners, reminding Israel


Lava Building Up Rock at Mount St. Helen

More lava emerged Thursday on the crater floor of Mount St. Helens, expanding a rock formation building on the volcano's old lava dome.


Attesa per l'indice di fiducia dei consumatori


More and More Web Sites Angle for Piece of 'for-Sale-By-Owner' Real Estate Market

By Jen Degregorio  More than one angry real estate broker has called Robert Collier to complain about his Web site, sellhomesyourself.com.


Former dancer takes the Khmer crown, with Hun Sen's approval

Cambodia moved smoothly into a new royal era yesterday as Prince Norodom Sihamoni ascended to the throne surprisingly abdicated by his father King Norodom Sihanouk.


Hong Kong optimism ebbing under China rule: poll

Ten years after Hong Kong's return from British to Chinese rule, public optimism over its future under Chinese rule has dipped amid demands for direct elections, according to a survey released on Wednesday.


India, riding economic boom, boosts budget spending

India said on Wednesday it would use  tax revenue generated by a booming economy to raise spending on  health, education and its flagging farm sector to improve  living conditions for hundreds of millions of the poor.


Taco Bell outbreak not over, officials say

U.S. health officials said on Monday they were not ready to declare an end to an E. coli outbreak, linked to Taco Bell, that sickened at least 64 people, saying they could not confirm that green onions were the source of the bacteria.


Cops: Mom Used Hammer on Son Over Homework

ST. LOUIS - A 34-year-old woman was charged Tuesday with using a hammer and pliers to punish her son for not doing his homework.  Police say Nancy Boyd-Porter had her other sons hold down the victim while she hit him in the hand with a hammer.


Iraq has met only three of 18 targets being used to measure its progress, a US watchdog is said to have concluded.


They stood side by side on the sidelines. Dorien Bryant, all 5-foot-10, 175 pounds of the 19-year-old, next to 6-4, 230-pound Kyle Orton.


Eclipse approves open-source storage software project

Aperi can now move into the implementation phase, and a website will also let people submit enhancements, report problems and get documentation.


With approval by baseball owners and a ballpark funding package pending, the Montreal Expos were rechristened the Washington Nationals on Monday with a splashy ceremony before hundreds


Reuters Poll: Bush Leads Kerry by 1 Point

President Bush leads Democratic  rival John Kerry by 1 point with six days left in a tight race  for the White House, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released  on Wednesday.


No. 3 computer maker Lenovo Inc. has recalled 208,000 laptop computer batteries that could overheat in the U.S. company's second recall in six months.


Michael Redd scored 29 points and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks got 15 points and a career-high 14 rebounds from center Dan Gadzuric in a 116-111 win Wednesday night over the Orlando Magic.