Asians get rich quicker than Brits: study

Asian entrepreneurs in Britain generate wealth three times as efficiently as the national average, according to a business study.


Not everyone has suffered from the current housing slump. Exceptions include entrepreneurs with deep experience in real estate and those who have carved out a special niche.


Wall Street was set for a steady start  on Tuesday as crude oil prices eased, with results from chip  group Applied Materials AMAT.O and inflation data a focus,  while shares in a bullish Motorola MOT.N may rise.


EU's Barroso says China media curbs are trade issue

China's new restrictions on foreign  media raise concerns about its respect for trade rules as well  as human rights and freedom of expression, European Commission  President Jose Manuel Barroso said.


India's cola revolt taps into old distrust

Behind contradictory reports of pesticides in Coke and Pepsi is an underlying wariness of foreign companies.


Court Orders Judge to Hear Fla. Suit on Vote Machines

Florida's attempts to avoid a repeat of  the 2000 election fiasco took another hit late Monday when  federal judges ordered a lower court to hear a lawsuit  demanding that electronic voting machines be equipped to print  receipts for voters.


Already 3-0, they are hard to contend with

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- OK, so now the Patriots are 3-0 on this exhib-, no, wait, these games actually count , don't they?


Shire Pharmaceuticals, Britain's third-biggest drugmaker, has won US regulatory approval for its long-delayed Fosrenol treatment for severe kidney disease.


Mayor Anthony A. Williams predicts he has enough votes to approve financing for a ballpark along the Anacostia waterfront.


Stocks Edge Higher; Oil at 21/2-Month Low

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Stocks gained slightly Friday and the major indicators ended higher for the second straight week. Crude oil futures continued their decline, falling below $43 per barrel for the first time in 2 1/2 months.


Avviata mobilita' in stabilimento di Oleggio Castello


Study Says DNA Flaw May Raise Autism Risk

The rare genetic flaw occurs spontaneously near or during conception and may sharply increase the risk that a child will develop autism.


Germany sees more traffic chaos after a strike by train drivers on the country's local rail network.


In venture capitalism, a growing rift over blogs

Among the investments that Jim Savage, a Waltham venture capitalist, is considering is a North Carolina company introduced to him in an unorthodox way: The entrepreneur posted a comment on Savage's blog.


Vinatieri has gone from footnote to footlights

He's a kicker, for crying out loud. So why is Adam Vinatieri so popular? Kickers, after all, are supposed to be outcasts with small facemasks and funny shoes, guys with too many consonants in their last names who trot facelessly on and off the field between the real action.


Internet Giants to Pay $31.5 Million Fine for Gambling Ads

The three largest Internet companies -- Microsoft, Yahoo and Google will pay $31.5 million to settle federal civil allegations they took ads for illegal gambling. They also agree to stop accepting ads for sports wagering and other online gambling.


Jock Soto, the retired ballet star, is a teacher, caterer, son, companion, activist and focus of a documentary.


Ailing Arafat Going to Paris; Mideast Is Uneasy

Yasir Arafat, the Palestinian leader, will be flown to Paris and hospitalized for the mysterious two-week-old ailment that has seriously weakened


Microsoft Slammed with New EU Antitrust Probes

Just when Microsoft thought it was safe to do business in the European Union, the government has opened a second complaint against the software giant.


Rell diagnosed with breast cancer; will have surgery

(Hartford-WTNH, Dec. 27, 2004 Updated 11:15 AM ) _ Governor Jodi Rell will undergo surgery today after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.


WASHINGTON -- A former Bush administration official who led the fruitless postwar effort to find unconventional weapons in Iraq told Congress yesterday that the National Security Council had botched intelligence information before the war ...


Colombians around the world hold protests against Farc rebels, in a movement launched on the internet.


No. 2 North Carolina Downs 19th-Ranked Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (Sports Network) - Jawad Williams scored 17  points to lead second-ranked North Carolina to a 77-70 win over  19th-ranked Connecticut at Hartford Civic Center.


Foreign cruise ships sailing from California to Hawaii would have to spend at least two days in Mexico under a proposed federal rule meant to help U.S.-flagged ships better compete with them.


"Kite Runner" makers hope to bridge world cultures

In a year in which most films dealing with conflicting world cultures have failed to excite moviegoers, the makers of "The Kite Runner" hope to win audiences by bridging the divide of race and ethnicity.


Greenspan says US deficits could burden US economy in long-term

FRANKFURT, Germany - US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday that large US trade deficits could burden the US economy in the long term but added that their effect on the plunging dollar is hard to predict.


A child protection unit is to be set up by British police to prevent child trafficking in the wake of the Asian tsunami.


Tom Cruise Ã¨ l'uomo dell'anno, Uma Thurman la migliore attrice e Quentin Tarantino il miglior regista. Sono questi i risultati del sondaggio effettuato tra i lettori del mensile 'Ciak', in edicola il 30 dicembre.


On her 24th birthday, Zhou Yi celebrated with pizza and cupcakes at the corner pizzeria in Lowell, thousands of miles from her home in Sichuan, China.


Egypt Intelligence Chief Criticizes Sharon

Egypt's intelligence chief criticized Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Sunday for cutting off contacts with new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to protest Palestinian militant attacks, a senior Israeli official said.


Almost 100,000 properties in Scotland are at risk from flooding, according to a new map of "at-risk" areas.


Il padre Graziano, 'la trattativa e' appena iniziata'


Chinese weather experts admit the country was not properly prepared for the current severe snow storms.


Henry Vetoes Hunting Bill; Says It's Too Broad

By World Capitol Bureau  The measure was designed to protect owners of land devoted primarily to farming, ranching or forestry.   OKLAHOMA CITY -- Gov. Brad Henry has vetoed a measure that was designed to protect landowners from hunters who stray onto their properties.


A sentencing hearing for convicted terrorism conspirator Jose Padilla and two other men began Tuesday with defense lawyers raising more than 90 objections to a report that could determine whether their clients spend the rest of their lives in prison.


Robust demand for cheaper phones lifted third-quarter earnings and the better than expected results sent the companyâs shares sharply higher.


A Friday night on the front lines of L.A.'s gang wars

Los Angeles saw a 14 percent jump in gang-related violent crime last year.


Jeff Garlin isn't long into his comedy set when he announces to the audience: "I'm never nervous."


Violations aplenty, alleges database giant Oracle has amended its theft lawsuit against SAP to include claims of infringed copyrights and breached contracts.â¦


Bangladeshi judicial commission to probe grenade attack

The judicial inquiry commission, formed by the government to probe into Saturday's grenade attack on the Awami League's rally in the capital, will formally start working from Thursday.


Kodak says camera sensor may eliminate flash

Eastman Kodak Co.  said on  Thursday it has developed digital camera technology that nearly  eliminates the need for flash photography, part of the  company's effort to make money from its deep patent portfolio.


Three "American headliners" will be the stars of this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals, the events' organiser says.


Help! Grocery store still overwhelming to men

So, this guy walked into a grocery store ... and got completely overwhelmed.


Poll finds SA less corrupt than last year

South Africa is slightly less corrupt than it was last year, but more corrupt than it was in both 2002 and 2001, according to figures released on Wednesday by the global anti-corruption


Google Releases Tool To Move Social Networks

The balance of power in social networking is moving from the Web site to the user, and that could be accelerated with a new tool released Friday by Google -- a Social Graph API (application programming interface).


Vice-President Alice Nzomukunda resigns over corruption that she says is hampering Burundi's progress.


Ministro Ambiente, dietro i roghi ci sono le ecomafie


Le proiezioni davano +4,8%, cade il rischio deflazione


Gaza's rival factions agree to revive a ceasefire as international mediators voice deep concern at the violence.


DEVELOPMENT:  UN Chief Calls for 2010 MDG Targets

DAVOS, Jan 26 (IPS) - UN Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon has called on  world leaders to agree some 2010 milestones towards achieving the  2015 Millennium Development Goals.


Scott Hall wants to spark a discussion, so he asks his students something bound to provoke a reaction: Do women want more out of marriage than men?


With soaring insurance costs squeezing workers and employers, votersâ choices this November may well be swayed by an issue that has great personal significance to Americans and their pocketbooks: health care.


Secretary of State Colin Powell says commercial interests some countries have in Sudan were motivating their opposition to a U.S. diplomatic campaign to help the oppressed non-Arab community in Darfur.


DENVER -- The Army has launched a nationwide program to teach soldiers and their families how to identify signs of possible psychiatric injuries suffered in the war on terrorism that may have gone unnoticed.


Â· 1,200 released early under emergency package  Â· Prison population again tops 81,000 record


Parker's record night leads Steelers to victory

Willie Parker ran for a team record 223-yards to help the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers crush the Cleveland Browns 27-7 on Thursday, keeping the home team's slim playoff hopes alive.


In another sign the NHL season is slipping away, the league canceled its All-Star Game yesterday because of the lockout. No regular-season games have been played since the season was scheduled to begin Oct.


Ailing Chinese Vice Premier And Jiang Ally Dies in Beijing

BEIJING, June 2 -- Vice Premier Huang Ju, a reformer who helped guide China through a period of swift economic change, died in a Beijing hospital early Saturday after a long illness, the government announced. He was reported to be suffering from cancer and had largely disappeared from public view in...


Vladimir Guerrero provided an instant return on Anaheim's five-year, $70 million, free-agent investment, and Tuesday was named the American League MVP by the Baseball Writers Association of America.


MILLPOND BOTTOM, England They gathered under the pink-painted walls of the Royal Oak Inn, then marched on to this gentle vale to claim their slice of new freedom.


The total fishing quota for the European Union was cut by 10 per cent yesterday, after almost two days of wrangling in which fisheries ministers rejected


Buyout firm Forstmann Little & Co. could announce as early as Thursday a deal to buy top talent agency International Management Group, which represents some of the world's best known


PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher may not decide until this weekend if quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will start Monday night in Jacksonville, even if Roethlisberger already seems to have decided he is playing.


Qatari Energy Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah  said on Tuesday that $30 a barrel was a fair price for oil -- a  level nearly $20 below U.S. crude futures.


By TONY SPILDE  By TONY SPILDE  With Lake Sakakawea just a tenth of a foot from dropping to a red- flag low, Sen. Byron Dorgan is concerned that some towns downstream along the Missouri River could run out of water this summer.


Cynthia Nixon played straitlaced and straight lawyer Miranda Hobbs   on Sex and the City, but in real life, the thesp may be involved   in a relationship of the same-sex variety.


Five Pacers Hit with Criminal Charges for NBA Brawl

Five Indiana Pacers, including NBA  All-Star Ron Artest, were charged with assault and battery on  Wednesday for their role in what authorities described as one  of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history.


Federazione nazionale della stampa, e' un atto grave


Rice seeks to jumpstart Arab-Israeli peace process

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will seek on Thursday to resuscitate the Palestinian-Israeli peace process after coming under pressure from moderate Arab nations hoping to expand a ceasefire deal.


Abbas asks Haniyeh to form unity government

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas formally asked Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas on Thursday to form a new unity government and urged him to respect peace accords signed with Israel.


The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced major revisions to the 2005 Indianapolis 500 schedule today. Changes to the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 include an altered qualifying format, movement of


Vodafone shareholders want to spin-off Verizon Wireless stake

Blog: A group of Vodafone investors have gotten support from a major U.S. proxy advisory firm to pressure the company to spin-off its stake in Verizon Wireless.


Elton John plays English miner in cameo stage role

British pop superstar Elton John made a brief stage appearance on Wednesday as a flat-capped miner from northern England in a special ...


Let's see, about $136 million (over eight years) went to 40-40 star Alfonso Soriano, who has never really mastered a position. Another $100 million went to first baseman/left fielder Carlos Lee, who has never reached a .900 OPS in his career and looks like a weight problem.


Movie Review | '28 Weeks Later': The Satire Is Biting, and So Are the Zombies

â28 Weeks Laterâ is brutal and almost exhaustingly terrifying. It is also bracingly smart, both in its ideas and in its techniques.


In his first public statement since suffering a brain hemorrhage in December, Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) said yesterday:  "I am . . . focused on my ...

In his first public statement since suffering a brain hemorrhage in December, Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) said yesterday:  "I am . . . focused on my recovery, and I look forward to returning to the Senate." His office  released photos of the senator as he recuperated at an undisclosed rehabilitation center on Sunday. Johnson's illness illustrates fragility of the Democrats' one-seat advantage in the Senate. Should Johnson, 60, be unable to serve, South Dakota's Republican governor would appoint hi


The nuts and bolts of the Vista SP1 RC Refresh

Upgrading your Windows Vista operating system to the Vista Service Pack 1 Release Candidate Refresh is complex and not necessarily for all Vista users, not yet. Take an in-depth excursion into the world of Vista upgrades.


Bush Soc. Sec. Plan Protects Those Over 55

Social Security benefits will not change for retirees or wage-earners age 55 or older in the plan President Bush unveiled Wednesday night. But the government guarantee would drop for younger workers whether or not they set up personal accounts.


Police storm courtroom in bid to end hostage drama

An elite Philippines police team on Wednesday stormed a Manila courtroom where an armed ex-marine and his girlfriend were threatening to kill four hostages over a property dispute, police said.


An Irrepressible, Irresistible Rebel on a Roll

Despite occasional detours into sentimentality, this Irish film is better than the usual three-stage journey of courage, heartbreak and redemption.


Iraqi deaths hit a new high in October and 100,000 people are fleeing abroad every month to escape worsening violence that is segregating the country on sectarian lines, a U.N. report said on Wednesday.


Kraft Sells UK Desserts Unit for $135 Mln

Kraft Foods Inc. said on Thursday it  has agreed to sell its UK desserts unit to Premier Foods Plc  for $135 million in a bid to focus on larger-scale businesses.


Gay passed Asafa Powell of Jamaica, the world record holder, and crossed the finish line with a time of 9.85 seconds.


Spanish police arrest an Algerian wanted for allegedly providing logistical support for the 11 September attacks.


Tapp Has a Firm Grip On Hokies' Lunch Pail

When defensive end Darryl Tapp gets his hands on something, it's almost impossible to get him to let it go. That includes quarterbacks, running backs and an important piece of Virginia Tech tradition.


SuperSonics Beat Hawks Despite Ejections

Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis (7) takes a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) during the first quarter, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 at Philips Arena in Atlanta.


Some Venezuela TV Channels Alter Programs

Some Venezuelan television channels began altering their programs Thursday, citing fears of penalties under a new law restricting violence and sexual content over the airwaves.


Despite complaints, NBA says ball better

The NBA is convinced it is playing with a better basketball this season — no matter what Shaquille O'Neal thinks. The league is debuting a new ball made of microfiber composite to replace the old leather balls, and O'Neal isn't impressed.


Mediterranean diet wards off asthma, allergy: study

Children of women who eat a  Mediterranean diet rich in fruits and vegetables while pregnant  are far less likely to develop asthma or allergies later in  life, Greek researchers said on Tuesday.


[NSFW] eBay in gearbox sex doll snap shocker

'Modded at rear' but box unaffected NSFW Any reader looking for a second-hand "Ford/Westfield/locost/kitcar type 9 gearbox" with a bit a added va-va-voom is advised to get down sharpish to this eBay auction where there's one available right now complete with "standard ratios, short nose" and "shortened gear lever included".â¦


Rivers Run Black, and Chinese Die of Cancer

As urbanites demand better air and water, China's countryside is increasingly becoming a dumping ground.


New Russia PM shows Soviet streak at govt meeting

Russia's new Prime Minister Viktor  Zubkov displayed a tough Soviet style of management at his  first government meeting on Thursday, barking orders at  underperforming ministers and calling one of them "comrade."


Vioxx's Removal May Not Affect Care Much

Patients taking Vioxx for pain relief have many alternatives, and the popular drug's withdrawal from worldwide markets yesterday should have little practical effect on clinical care, experts said.


Militia Rocket May Have Damaged Najaf Shrine: US

A rocket fired by Shi'ite militants clipped the wall of the Imam Ali shrine in the city of Najaf on Tuesday and may have damaged the building, the US military said in a statement.


As the new Bank of England 20-pound note makes its debut, featuring economist Adam Smith, a survey suggests Britons want better-known and more modern characters on their money.Comment


Westwood Expected Tough Route to Success

Lee Westwood looked at the draw at the start of the HSBC World Match Play Championship this week and knew it could hardly be tougher.


McDonald's needs to offer its employees more money and give them a way to improve society.


"American Gangster" just got served. A group of ex federal agents filed a class-action lawsuit against NBC Universal on Wednesday, accusing the studio of smearing their reputations by playing with the facts in its hit crime thriller starring Oscar winn...


Friends, family and fans gather at a church in Harlem, New York, for the funeral of rapper ODB.


AOL service looks rushed, unready, and will underachieve

B+ for effort Comment To say that AOL has rushed out its new film download service is an understatement. The terms of services just simply haven't been written yet (blank on the website) and it doesn't make clear that the films can only be downloaded in the US, but that's the case, and there has been little thought on pricing.â¦


Prodi su futuro compagnia e su Malpensa 'ha sbarellato'


U.S. Military Names More Enemy Combatants

U.S. military review tribunals have ordered five more prisoners to remain held as enemy combatants in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a Navy official said Saturday.


Election officials are beefing up security and taking other precautions at many of the nation's 200,000 polling places amid continuing concern that al-Qaida terrorists are intent on disrupting the U.S. political process.


Red Sox blitz Indians to force series decider

The Boston Red Sox hammered the Cleveland Indians 12-2 on Saturday to force a seventh and deciding game in the American League Championship Series.


Eminem Kicks Off MTV Europe with Anti-War Anthem

Rap star Eminem kicked off the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday with the rat-a-tat of machine guns and whirring of helicopters as he performed his new politicized single "Mosh" in front of an armored tank.


Catania, 17:09 - CALCIO, CATANIA: PRESENTATI LLAMA E TEDESCO

Il Catania ha presentato ufficialmente Cristian Ezequiel Llama e Giacomo Tedesco.


Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson says the city of Indianapolis will ask the general assembly to approve pull-tab legislation to help pay for a new stadium for the colts.


China urges US to sever military ties with Taiwan

China urges the United States to stop developing its military relations with Taiwan, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao Tuesday.


Kobe Bryant Out With Badly Sprained Ankle

Kobe Bryant will miss at least five games with a severely sprained right ankle, but the Los Angeles Lakers said Friday they won't know exactly how long he'll be out for another 72 hours.


Milano, 20:22 - CALCIO, MILAN: LESIONE AL MENISCO PER JANKULOVSKI

E' meno grave del previsto l'infortunio del difensore del Milan Marek Jankulovski: lesione al corno ...


ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's prime minister has lashed out at the European Union and said it "should not become involved in Turkey's internal affairs.


'Genocide' talk tests Israel-Turkey ties

Jewish support for Congress to call an Armenian massacre 'genocide' has strained relations between the longtime allies.            Presented By     From Dell? Home!        The new Dell? Inspiron? 1520 notebook with hi-def widescreen and long-range wireless for only $799. Add mobile broadband for $150. Limited time offer. Click here. www.dell.com    Ads by Pheedo


Steelers-Jags lead to record ESPN rating

ESPN's Monday night NFL game was watched by more viewers than any show in cable TV history except a 1993 debate between Al Gore and Ross Perot.


By Gadewar, Sagar B; Schembecker, Gerhard; Doherty, Michael F  Use this structured approach, which combines preliminary experimental data with predictive methods and heuristics, to quickly generate and screen process alternatives at the early stages of a new venture.


Avoiding the false economy trap Reg Tech Panel â¦


LOS ANGELES Sept. 12, 2004 - The undead came alive once more over the weekend as "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" debuted at No.


Former major league infielder Fernando Vina on Monday admitted using human growth hormone in 2003 as he attempted to heal from injuries.


TechCrunch at DigitalLife: A taste of Valley culture amid consumer-tech blitz

The Valley blog mogul Michael Arrington hosted a panel at New York's DigitalLife convention, and it showed promise--if only the setting had been right.


Blasts hit Baghdad as deaths hit new high

Nine people were killed in bomb blasts in central Baghdad and mortars rained down on a Sunni neighborhood on Thursday as new figures showed that Iraqi civilians deaths edged up to another record in January.


Sorenstam to miss Sweden's defense of women's World Cup

World number one Annika Sorenstam will miss the women's World Cup of Golf to be held at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City in January 2007.


Measures Seek to Restrict Detainees’ Access to Courts

The Bush administration and its allies in Congress are trying to strip federal courts of their authority to review the detentions of almost all terror suspects.


Apple may face lawsuit over iPod Touch moniker

(InfoWorld) - High Tech ComputerÂ (HTC) celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday with a rare compliment from Apple: the company adopted the same name HTC uses on one of its smartphones for the iPod Touch. HTC, the Taiwanese handset and PDA (personal digital assistant) maker, earlier this year launched the HTC Touch, a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS smartphone designed with one-touch screen features, viewed by many as a rival to the iPhone. Upon hearing of the name of the new iPod, HTC president and CEO Peter Chou said, "HTC Touch is a trademark, but I can't comment right now," on whether HTC might file suit against the company. Apple's use of the moniker, however, proves it's a good product name, he added. Apple launched the iPod TouchÂ Wednesday. The digital music player sports a 3.5-inch wide-screen display, and Wi-Fi capabilities so users can connect to the Internet. The device will be priced at $299 for an 8GB model and $399 for the 16GB version. The touch will go on sale in a few weeks. HTC is the largest maker of mobile devices based on Microsoft Windows operating systems, and its focus on a 2.8-inch touch screen in the HTC Touch is similar to Apple's emphasis on touch screen features in its iPhone. TheÂ HTC Touch beat the iPhone to marketÂ by a few weeks back in June, but theÂ iPhone was unveiledÂ much earlier, at MacWorld Jan. 9. A trademark lawyer in Taipei, speaking on condition of anonymity, said descriptive words normally can't be trademarked, but added that if the HTC Touch and the iPod touch share similar functions, such as allowing users to play digital music, then Apple may face a legal hassle. The HTC Touch does allow for digital music storage and playing. Â


Market Place: Profit Down at Goldman, but Estimates Are Beaten

Despite a summer slump in trading up and down Wall Street, Goldman Sachs reported strong third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.


Libyan court to hear HIV medics' appeal June 20

Libya's Supreme Court will hear an appeal next week by five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor sentenced to death on charges of infecting hundreds of Libyan children with the HIV virus, Bulgaria said on Friday.


BUDAPEST -- Protesters clashed with police and stormed the headquarters of state television early Tuesday, responding with violence to a leaked recording that caught Hungary's prime minister admitting that the government "lied morning, evening and night" about the economy.


Israeli Soldiers' Testimony Supports Claims of Abuse

A rash of allegations that Israeli soldiers have killed Palestinians wrongfully and abused corpses in the field has been disclosed by human rights organizations and Palestinians -- but also by soldiers who contend that the long conflict is undermining basic concepts of decency in the Israeli Defense Forces.


John Edwards predicts his financial disadvantage against Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama would be quickly overcome if he were to pull off a victory in the Iowa presidential caucuses Thursday.


Russian President Vladimir Putin began a visit to Germany on Monday by saying was he open to talking about ways to solve the conflict in Chechnya.


With a White House as press-shy as President Bush's, sometimes you have to travel very far from Washington, maybe even to the middle of nowhere, to find out what's really going on.


Only Great White Shark at Calif. Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has an unusual visitor that experts are hoping will be a permanent houseguest: a great white shark.


Measure Would Require Free Access To Results of NIH-Funded Research

It is barely a drop of ink in the gargantuan omnibus spending bill that Congress just passed. But a provision that would give the public free access to the results of federally funded biomedical research represents a sweet victory for a coalition of researchers and activists who lobbied for the l...


A teenager is found guilty of murdering a disabled man who was brutally attacked by a gang in Sunderland.


Parliament will apologize next week to thousands of Aborigines who were forcibly removed from their families under policies that lasted for decades, but the proposed apology does not include any financial compensation.


European giants dash minnows' hopes at the death

Multiple European Cup winners Real Madrid and Liverpool squeezed through to the last 16 of the Champions League after winning their respective final group matches.


US: Coke shareprice threatened by activist

Coke is under attack again for its record in the developing world, this time from a Wall Street stockbroker who aims to half the value of the companyâs share price.


Hewitt wants faster courts at Australian Open

Lleyton Hewitt believes the surface at the Australian Open's Melbourne Park is hindering the country's chances of producing a local champion.


Japan's defence chief urges full leak probe

Japan's new defence minister called Tuesday for a thorough probe into the leak of secret data on the US-developed Aegis combat system, as police launched new raids at a naval base and on military homes.


AFRICA/KENYA - Le speranze suscitate dallÂincontro tra Kibaki e Odinga devono tradursi al piÃ¹ presto in un miglioramento della sicurezza nel Paese Nairobi (Agenzia Fides)- Caute speranze ha suscitato in Kenya lÂincontro del 29 gennaio tra il Presidente Mwai Kibaki e il leader dellÂopposizione Raila Odinga, alla presenza dellÂex Segretario Generale dellÂONU, Kofi Annan, incaricato di mediare nel...


Weeds Clogging Chautauqua Lake ; Threat to Boating, Tourism is Fought in Several Ways

By John F. Bonfatti  As the barge slowly toured the southeast section of Chautauqua Lake,  John Skogerboe periodically flung a rake attached to a line into the water  and dragged up a clump of wispy weeds.


Russia Hostage Death Toll Said to Top 200

BESLAN, Russia - Commandos stormed a school Friday in southern Russia and battled separatist rebels holding hundreds of hostages, as crying children, some naked and covered in blood, fled through explosions and gunfire. Estimates of the number of dead were as high as 200...


Clemens sues ex-trainer over steroid allegations

Pitching star Roger Clemens has sued his former trainer for making false and defamatory statements about his steroid use that was chronicled by Major League Baseball's Mitchell Report.


Merck Faces US Inquiry Over Research Of Vioxx

Federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating Merck & Company in connection with Vioxx, the painkiller that was pulled from the market in late September


Cuban official mocks "axis of evil" summit label

A top Cuban government official objected   on Tuesday to news reports on the non-aligned movement he said   conveyed the impression that all its 100-plus members belonged   to the "axis of evil."


Man Utd outclass Arsenal at Old Trafford to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.


Gigabyte warns GEAR can shorten AGP card's life

MOTHERBOARD COMPANY Gigabyte has included an enhanced AGP riser interface for one of its Intel-based PCI Express products, but read the small print before you plug your graphics card in and start to play.


Brazil's president promises to spend $270m creating new reservations for indigenous groups in the Amazon.


A tsunami survivor is rescued after floating on tree debris in the Indian Ocean for eight days, eating coconuts.


French Winemakers Say 'Cheers!' to New Advert Rules

Embattled French winemakers on Thursday  welcomed an easing of tough alcohol advertising laws, hoping  new rules allowing adverts with a splash of color and  imagination will cure the sector of its chronic sales headache.


Asia ; Indonesia nudges Myanmar on Suu Kyi, Thais on south

Asia News, JAKARTA - Indonesia accused fellow ASEAN member Myanmar on Friday of dodging the issue of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyiâs detention and said there was a gap between official junta statements and reality.


Israeli bombardment killed at least 40   civilians in Lebanon on Friday and Hizbollah launched its   longest-range rocket attack of the war as world powers tried to   overcome their differences on how to end the fighting.


Virus may cause rare but deadly skin cancer

A previously unknown virus may be to  blame for a rare but deadly form of skin cancer, opening the  prospect of new ways to treat and prevent the condition,  scientists said on Thursday.


THE skeletal remains of up to 18 Aborigines, stolen by a Swedish explorer 90 years ago, will be returned to Australia this month in a landmark repatriation agreement.


Chelsea clinch the signing of France international Florent Malouda from Lyon on a four-year contract.


InfoWorld - Much as the ubiquity of Microsoft's Windows operating system and Office productivity tools has made the software giant a focal point of security research, search giant Google is facing new scrutiny as it diversifies its products and moves further into the business environment.


House Panel Takes On Veterans Affairs Over Bonuses

It's been a bonus brouhaha for the Department of Veterans Affairs.


Roma, 10:24 - CALCIO, LOTITO: ARBITRI INESPERTI MA NON C'E' MALAFEDE

"Questi arbitri sono molto giovani e sbagliano. Dobbiamo evitare questa pressione mediatica, perchÃ© ...


Vanity Fair cancels Oscar party due to strike

No one will get inside one of Hollywood's most exclusive Oscar night parties this year: Vanity Fair magazine said on Tuesday it was scrapping its famous fete in support of Hollywood's writers in their three-month-old strike.


Measure Passed, California Weighs Its Future as a Stem Cell Epicenter

A vote by Californians to spend $3 billion on human embryonic stem cell research could speed progress on the promising but controversial field and make the state the epicenter of such research.


Europe's Mission to Moon Nears Lunar Orbit

A dishwasher-sized spacecraft on Europe's first mission to the moon was set to enter lunar orbit, a key milestone in its 13-month trip into space, the European Space Agency said.


The Revolution have overcome long odds to reach the Major League Soccer playoffs the last two seasons. But, after their 3-2 loss to the MetroStars Saturday night, their chances of continuing that trend seem to be fading.


SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26  Â The business software maker BEA Systems signaled its intent to let Oracleâs $6.7 billion takeover bid expire Sunday, setting the stage for a showdown with its largest shareholder, the billionaire investor Carl C. Icahn.


Swimming star Michael Phelps wants to spread the word: Don't drink and drive.


InBev, the world's largest brewer by volume, said Thursday that strong growth in its premium Beck's and Stella Artois brands helped boost first-half profits at its Interbrew business but said the second half would be challenging. It disclosed plans to close a plant in Great Britain and another in Canada to improve efficiency.


New looting and violence erupts in East Timor

New looting and gang fights has erupted in the East Timor capital Dili, leaving homes and buildings in flames just 100 metres (yards) from the presidential palace, an AFP reporter witnessed.


Wielding a Cost-Cutting Ax, and Often, at NASA

S. Alan Stern, the director of space science at NASA, is ushering in a new era of saying no.


Mile-high hopes are dimming that Denver will secure the 2008 Democratic convention.


Business Shrugs Off Central European Turmoil

BusinessWeek Online - Like other foreign investors in Central Europe, Patrick Cogny has more pressing worries than politics. As CEO Europe for outsourcing giant Genpact, 40% owned by General Electric , Cogny is more focused these days on how to contend with other multinationals setting up back-office centers in Hungary and trying to lure away his employees. "They don't know how to train people, they just hire from others," Cogny complains of competitors.


The Czech Republic routs Sweden, 6-1, Tuesday in the quarterfinals.


The top U.S. commander in Iraq said in an interview released Monday that it's "indisputable" Iran is training and arming militants to fight against U.S.-led troops


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Durham Teen Drowns in Lake: He Jumped in After His Cell Phone

By Stanley B. Chambers Jr., The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Jun. 7--DURHAM -- A Durham teenager drowned Wednesday in Falls Lake after jumping into the water to retrieve his cell phone -- the second Triangle teen to drown within 24 hours.


Finance: Credit card 101 for college freshmen

(Linda Stern is a freelance writer. Any opinions in the   column are solely those of Ms. Stern. You can e-mail her at   lindastern@aol.com.)


A come-from-behind victory over the Bills means the Giants will go to the playoffs for the third consecutive season and relieves the persistent pressure that follows Coach Tom Coughlin.


The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang tour is the 'top-grossing tour in history' according to Billboard magazine.


Mets 12, Nationals 6: Mets’ Victory Is Marred by Injury to Nationals’ Johnson

Washington NationalsÂ first baseman Nick Johnson and right fielder Austin Kearns collided as they chased after a blooper and Johnson fractured his right leg.


Athletics: Radcliffe is redeemed by triumph in epic struggle

Whether the 30-year-old marathon world record holder will achieve the global title she yearns for in the wake of her traumatic failure at the Athens Olympics remains to be seen.


Roccaraso, le inchieste sul sindaco morto in cella passano di mano

Si fa complicata la vicenda giudiziaria di Roccaraso. Mentre divampano le polemiche sulla morte del sindaco Camillo Valentini e una buona fetta del ceto politico invoca una riforma del sistema giudiziario, nella Procura di Sulmona, competente sul caso, ...


A troupe of Chippendales dancers won't face criminal charges for the "pelvic thrusts" that got them thrown in jail for a night.


China's trade surplus jumped 19.5% in January as the economy continued its rapid growth.


Four years after the Internet bubble burst, the venture-capital industry is showing signs of growth.


EU and U.S still hoping for 2008 Doha deal

The European Union and the United  States said on Monday they still hoped to seal a long-delayed  global trade deal in 2008, and trade ministers this week could  help pave the way for a breakthrough soon.


Ohio Provisional Ballots Seem Legitimate

The vast majority of provisional ballots cast in Ohio were legitimate, say election officials who are poring over thousands of presidential election ballots.


Ukrainian cops search homes of opposition activists in runup to election

KYIV, Ukraine  - Ukrainian police and state security agents searched the apartments of two opposition activists Friday, just over a week before the country's hotly contested presidential election, a news report and an opposition group said.


America West has pulled out of the bidding for ATA, the bankrupt low- cost carrier, the day before bids were due in, citing doubts about whether "the potential value justifies the anticipated cost".


Elizabeth Edwards Having More Cancer Tests

Elizabeth Edwards is scheduled to have more tests to determine the severity and course of treatment for her breast cancer, the Associated Press reported Friday.


Not that the hockey negotiations aren't going to proceed in utterly good faith, but the NHL owners piled up a $300 million war chest and the players union long ago warned its members to be ready to go 18 months without a paycheck.


Stock Island Going Upscale: Values Skyrocket, Latest Sale is Prime Example

By Alyson Crean, Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon  Jun. 2--Real estate sales may have flatlined statewide, but waterfront property on Stock Island is still a hot seller.


La banca ha ottenuto ricavi operativi per 88 mln (+63%)


Michael Jackson's lawyers want his accuser and family to have psychological tests ahead of his trial.


Ma economia Ue e' solida, impatto limitato da crisi in Usa


Michigan:The final day of a Ryder Cup is usually crackling with uncertainty, but Sunday was a different sort of waiting game. It was a gorgeous late summer afternoon in this affluent Detroit suburb full of


NYSE Traders Go Wireless to Fight Computer Rivals

New York Stock Exchange traders  shouting buy and sell orders -- the faces of capitalism in  action -- have been fighting off extinction as the rise of  computer market-making systems have marginalized their role.


Exercise alone cannot totally offset the risk of premature death associated with obesity, research suggests.


Clinton upstages Republicans with stimulus plan

Democratic presidential contender  Hillary Clinton on Friday proposed $70 billion in emergency  spending to stave off a possible U.S. election-year recession,  upstaging Republican rivals who clashed over the economy but  offered few specifics.


Rougher Times Amid Higher Costs at JetBlue

Time may have finally caught up with JetBlue, the airline that Wall Street once thought could do no wrong.


Tilt train future in question after Qld crash

ELEANOR HALL: It was launched with great fanfare a decade ago, but today's accident has prompted concerns about the future of high speed tilt train in Australia and the capacity of the narrow tracks in Queensland to carry them.


Fannie Mae's board of directors may have found it hard to get rid of the company's top two executives, but a difficult job remains in navigating the transition to the next senior management team.


'Sideways' tops Golden Globe nominations

The road-trip flick "Sideways" led Golden Globe contenders yesterday with seven nominations, including best musical or comedy film, three acting nominations and best


Swift's deal puts new player in U.S. meat market

The sale of U.S. beef and pork company Swift & Co. to Brazil's JBS-Friboi  gives the Brazilian company access to the tightly controlled U.S. meat market, where uncooked Brazilian beef is banned, U.S. industry sources said.


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No Overnight Fighting Reported in South Ossetia

20 August 2004 -- For the first time in a week, no fighting was reported overnight in Georgia's separatist region of South Ossetia.


Militants who say they are holding three foreigners hostage in Afghanistan say talks are about to open.


A newborn in Sierra Leone has the lowest chance in the world of surviving until age 5, and the prospects are almost as bad for children in Angola and Afghanistan, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday.


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Sunni Muslim group urges Iraqis not invade Falluja

A powerful Sunni Muslim group urged Iraqi security forces today not to fight with US troops preparing to storm the rebel-held city of Falluja.


Opinion: Michael Gartenberg looks at two upcoming operating system releases. His judgment? Advantage Apple.


Although it normally touts its numerous acquisitions on the company blog, Google has yet to officially announce that it has purchased security firm Green Border, which offers software to protect Web users that takes a fairly unique approach.


Former Eagles and Packers star Reggie White dies at 43

your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of Reggie White. We want to. thank you in advance for honoring our privacy.''.


Master movie maker Martin Scorsese took a major step toward winning his first Oscar on Saturday when he was named the Directors Guild of America's best film director for 2007 for his thriller "The Departed."


Chief Justice Rehnquist Has Thyroid Cancer

US Chief Justice William Rehnquist, 80, the leader of the Supreme Court's conservative majority, was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is in the hospital after undergoing throat surgery, a court spokeswoman said on Monday.


Eight immigrants who have waited years for their citizenship applications to clear tougher post-9/11 background checks claim in a lawsuit filed Thursday that the delays violate their constitutional rights of due process.


Tennessee Requires Stores to Check ID Card Of Anyone Buying Beer

NASHVILLE, June 30 -- Comer Wilson hasn't had to show his ID to buy beer in a while. Maybe it's the 66-year-old man's long, white beard.


MOSCOW -- Russian oil company Yukos suffered a fresh setback yesterday in its survival struggle against multibillion-dollar tax bills when one of its appeals was thrown out and another adjourned by a Moscow court.


Prima prova e' tema italiano,quasi mezzo milione di studenti


Transaction monitoring specialist adds Actimize

Responding to the need among businesses to monitor employee activity for signs of potential cybercrime and fraud, behavior analysis specialist Actimize is being acquired by Nice Systems for roughly $280 million.


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Fiorina: Sometimes IT spending is a 'bad thing'

Not expecting a rush of IT spending during the last three months of 2004, Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina said Thursday that IT buyers have become smarter and more discriminating in their IT purchasing than they were just five years ago, and that they now realize that technology spending can sometimes be a "bad thing."


President Bush said on Thursday that changes are inevitable in his Cabinet in a second term, and Republicans said there would be new faces but perhaps not right away in some of the top jobs.


France could boost troops in Afghanistan

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said France could boost its presence in Afghanistan to help the Afghan army and police in a surprise visit to give French troops his Christmas greetings.


Air Berlin is to buy an extra 60 Boeing 737 planes, taking its order up to 85 in the latest boost for the US plane-maker.


Her ankle-twisting antics in "Misery" earned her an Oscar. Now Kathy Bates is being recognized for her 35-year career in entertainment with the Mary Pickford Award.


The Florida Republican Party said it has a list of more than 900 felons who will vote illegally in this year's election. "We believe this is simply the tip of the iceberg


BALKANS:  Serbia Signs Controversial Energy Deal with Russia

BELGRADE, Jan 26 (IPS) - Russia and Serbia signed a "strategic"  energy deal Friday.


Bolivia's Morales, Saddam on U.S. no-fly list: report

Bolivian President Evo Morales, Saddam Hussein and 14 of the 19 dead September 11 hijackers are among the names on the U.S. no-fly list designed to stop terrorists boarding planes, 60 Minutes said on Thursday.


At least 169 people have been killed and 375 injured in a fire that tore through a crowded Buenos Aires nightclub which was staging a rock concert.


A 34-day war didn't work. Now Prime Minister Olmert must negotiate for the release of the two soldiers in Lebanon and a third in Gaza. The  price may be steep


Authors including Ian McEwan, Lloyd Jones and Nicola Barker are shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize.


Despite a high-profile rift in recent months, the leader of the NAACP says he had a frank, man-to-man meeting with President George W. Bush Tuesday at the White House.


IBM's homegrown server processor, the Power5, continues its migration across an ever-widening range of systems; this time making its way to machines aimed at the upper edges of the SMB market, especially those firms in retail, finance, banking, and health


Green to Sit Out Dodgers Game for Yom Kippur

Shawn Green of the Los Angeles Dodgers is planning to miss Saturday's game against rivals the San Francisco Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, a team spokesman said Thursday.


Sharon's survival to determine Gaza withdrawal

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon who devoted so much of his life to erecting settlements in still-disputed territories has now become his country's indispensable man in removing them.


More Platinum Found in Women With Implants

Researchers have found high concentrations of platinum in women who got silicone breast implants and in the children they bore and breast-fed afterward.


NATO takes command across all of Afghanistan

NATO assumed responsibility for security across the whole of Afghanistan on Thursday when it took command in the east of the country from U.S.-led coalition forces.


A Japanese scientist who invented a sustainable form of light is awarded the Millennium Technology Prize.


U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said Monday that enough flu vaccine will be available for most people who need it and told seniors to stop standing in long lines to get a shot.


(Sports Network/CP files) - The Toronto Raptors play the fifth contest of a six-game road trip, as they visit the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at the Staples Center.


Ottawa, Gates join in Canadian HIV vaccine search

The Canadian government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced C$139 million ($118 million) in funding on Tuesday for a Canadian initiative in the search for an HIV/AIDS vaccine.


Congress sends economic aid plan to Bush

Congress, facing the prospect of an election-year recession, passed an emergency plan Thursday that rushes rebates of $600 to $1,200 to most taxpayers and $300 checks to disabled veterans, the elderly and other low-income people. President Bush indicated he would sign the measure.


Germany's latest celebrity polar bear cub remains nameless Â but already boasts a dedicated Web site providing details of its health and giving readers a chance to christen the cuddly creature.


The Sims 2; Demon Stone; The Number Devil

Getting a life gets a lot more complicated in this sequel to the best-selling computer game in history.


'Shark Tale' Hooks Movie-Goers With $49.1M

The animated fish story "Shark Tale" swamped the competition, opening as the top weekend movie with $49.1 million and potentially breaking the record for best October debut. John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix's firefighting adventure "Ladder 49" premiered in second place with $22.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.


Narrow Victories Move Roberts Court to Right

The Supreme Court's decision overturning school desegregation policies in two U.S. cities yesterday culminates a fractious term in which the new Roberts court moved the law significantly to the right, legal analysts said.


'Coercion' plan to force ID cards on first time drivers

Not compulsion - sign here to end the pain... "Various forms of coercion" could be used to accelerate the rollout of ID cards, the idea being that ID cards will remain 'voluntary' for as long as possible, while not having an ID card will become more and more uncomfortable. This, precisely what the government has intended to do all along, is stated baldly in an Identity & Passport Service leak cited by the Sunday People.â¦


Modern Pentathlon: Voros Wins Women's Gold

Hungary's Zsuzsanna Voros won the gold  medal in the women's modern pentathlon in Athens Friday to add  the Olympic title to her three world championships.


Vijay Singh is named European Tour player of the year despite not winning a title in Europe in 2004.


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Joleon Lescott is called up to England's squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia.


Numbers don't lie — or do they? When it comes to public health, figures are seldom straightforward. Last week, UNICEF announced what it described as a "major public health success": child deaths dropped to a record low of 9.7 million worldwide in 2005.


Scientists discover how to make eye cells sensitive to light, offering hopes of treatments for blindness.


Marina Pisareva,  production manager at Bertelsmann's Russian publishing house,  Bertelsmann Media Moscow, was stabbed to death at her home  outside of Moscow this weekend, Russian authorities said  Monday.


Universities are relying on foreign student to prop up key subjects like science and engineering, a report says.


MANCHESTER, N.H  - Hillary Clinton won the New Hampshire Democratic primary on Tuesday, a huge victory that bolstered her bid for the party's presidential nomination after a third place loss in Iowa last week, NBC projected.


Bush Talks of Crisis to Sell U.S. Retirement Plan

President Bush launched his plan to  revamp Social Security with a push to convince the public and  Congress that it faces a crisis, even though supporters of the  government-run retirement program say he is exaggerating its  financial problems.


A woman inherits a very rare first edition book of Shakespeare's plays, which is set to make millions of pounds at auction.


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Intimidation Against Iraqis Slows Rebuilding Work

Intimidation and death threats  against Iraqi workers hired for U.S.-funded projects in Iraq  are stalling reconstruction in many areas as contractors  struggle to attract laborers, said a senior U.S. official.


Typhoon Kills 412 in Philippines; President Blames Illegal Logging

As the death toll from the flooding and landslides in the northeastern Philippines rose to over 400 on Wednesday, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered


The number of civilians killed in Iraq is continuing to fall, data published by Iraqi ministries suggest.


Being Overweight May Increase Cancer Risk

Researchers find a strong association between body mass index and a variety of cancers.


Internet advertising shoots past estimates

US spend reaches $7.9bn Predictions are rarely low in the high technology business, but consistently the targets set for internet advertising are over achieved by reality. This week the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers released their half year figures for 2006, and it totalled up to a $7.9bn spend in the US.â¦


Al-Jazeera: Got bin Laden tape in Pakistan

The Arabic television channel Al-Jazeera said Saturday that it received the latest video taped message from al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden at its offices in the Pakistani capital.


JDS Uniphase Inc.   on Tuesday said it expects to post a wider quarterly loss than previously projected, citing factors including a revenue decline from a major customer for consumer optics and display products.


TABA, Egypt The head of the Israeli rescue effort says his group is in "the last stage of recovery" in the Egypt resort bombings.


Buoyed by a clear-cut election victory, President Bush is pledging to make permanent the sweeping tax cuts of his first term and to simplify the nation's tax laws.


The U.N. nuclear agency said Thursday that Iran was producing less nuclear fuel than expected and praised Tehran for "a significant step forward" in explaining past atomic actions that have raised suspicions.


Danica says she's still gunning for Indy

With NASCAR rumors swirling her, IndyCar star Danica Patrick said Saturday night that she can't see herself anywhere but on the IndyCar Series to chase her goal of winning the Indianapolis 500.


Retail sales were generally lackluster in August. Some outfits blamed Hurricane Charlie. Others pointed the finger at gas prices or the late start to the back-to-school shopping season.


Prosecutor wants all implicated cyclists to testify

The state prosecutor involved in the   Spanish investigation into a sports doping ring has said he   will urge the investigating judge to call all the cyclists   implicated in the case to testify before him.


(CPOD) Oct. 24, 2004 - The state of Florida has no clear frontrunner in the 2004 United States presidential race, according to a poll by Schroth & Associates and the polling company published in the Miami Herald and the St.


Hospitals Look to Nuclear Tool to Fight Cancer

A push by medical centers to turn nuclear particle accelerators into weapons against cancer reflects the best and worst of Americaâs health system, experts say.


U.S. envoy warns of growing power of Iraqi militias

The U.S. military has succeeded in delivering a crippling blow to al Qaeda in Iraq, but this has only served to highlight "the other big problem" -- the power of Shi'ite militias, Washington's envoy to Iraq said on Thursday.


Israel: Gaza Attack Kills Civilian, Wounds 3 Troops

Palestinian militants killed an Israeli civilian and wounded three soldiers in an ambush in the southern Gaza Strip Wednesday, a military spokesman said.


Despite relatively low mortgage rates,  U.S. applications for home loans dropped last week as a  decrease in purchasing activity offset an increase in  refinancing activity, an industry group said on Wednesday.


ITALIANE RAPITE: AL-YAWAR, "SPERO CHE SIANO VIVE"

(AGI) - Bruxelles, 14 set - Nemmeno il presidente iracheno Ghazi Al-Yawar sa se le due volontarie italiane Simona Torretta e Simona Pari "sono vive". Lo spero", ha detto rispondendo alla domanda di un giornalista


Drop in price of oil gives boost to financial markets

Oil prices plunged to $50.13 yesterday, capping a 10 percent fall from record highs set last week and easing worries about high energy prices in financial markets.


Sophomore guard Lisa Etienne scored 13 points and host Hartford handed No. 23 Brigham Young its third loss in five games, 60-43, yesterday.


Democrats Make Bush School Act an Election Issue

Criticism of the No Child Left Behind Act by Democratic presidential contenders is endangering its renewal.


Russia's Medvedev says freedom, legal reform key

KRASNOYARSK, Russia  - Russian presidential candidate, First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, on Friday said freedom, private property and an independent judiciary would be the central platforms of his administration.


An Australian court issues a control order for former Guantanamo detainee David Hicks, ahead of his release.


Nostrums: In Broccoli Sprouts, Protection From UV Rays

An small study suggests that an extract from broccoli rubbed on skin produces protection against burns caused by ultraviolet radiation.


Gunmen kidnap 3-year-old British girl in southern Nigeria

Armed men early Thursday kidnapped a three-year-old girl said to be the daughter of a British expatriate in volatile southern Nigeria, police said.


Paris Club moves to write off Iraq's debts

The Paris Club of creditor nations on Saturday discussed a plan to write off about 80 percent of Iraq's debts. According to The AP, US Treasury Secretary John Snow and German Finance Minister Hans Eichel concluded


Wind Blows Slick Towards Port Said Coast - Agency

A stiff breeze is blowing a 1,500-ton oil slick toward Egypt's Mediterranean coast near the city of Port Said after two oil tankers collided on Saturday, the state news agency MENA said on Sunday.


On-the-spot fines mean some persistent offenders are avoiding getting a criminal record, police say.


Nadal to open against Montcourt in Chennai

CHENNAI, India  - Spanish world number two Rafael Nadal will start his 2008 season against Frenchman Mathieu Montcourt in the first round of the Chennai Open ATP event starting on Monday.


Consumer confidence in Germany, Europe's largest economy, rose for the first month in three after growth accelerated in the second quarter, a survey this month by the market research company GfK AG shows.


What we avoid in small caps, and why we avoid it.


Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has rejected a Hamas ceasfire offer asserting that the army will continue operations in Gaza to insure the safety of Israeli citizens even as five Palestinians, including a Hamas militant, were killed in two


This year, for the first time, expatriate Democrats can cast their ballots on the Internet in a presidential primary for people living outside the United States.


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A dl Marzano il viceministro aggiunge 5 punti e 100 milioni


Kidnappers threaten to hand Hassan to al-Zarqawi

The kidnappers of Irish aid worker Margaret Hassan today threatened to hand her over to the Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi unless their demands - including the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq - are met within 48 hours.


Gerrard scored a last-gasp goal to give them a 3-1 win over Olympiakos and book their place in the knockout stages. He said: "The main point I have made is I want to be in a Liverpool side which challenges


EU Gives Iran 'Last Chance' on Nuclear Plans

Senior officials from France, Britain  and Germany met Iranian counterparts on Thursday to offer them  a last chance to abandon uranium enrichment in return for other  concessions -- or face U.N. sanctions.


Sen. Edward Kennedy, a Democratic icon and a leading liberal voice, endorsed Barack Obama on Monday for the party's presidential nomination and called the young lawmaker an inspirational uniter.


Medicare Gold Based on Too Many Undeliverable Promises, Australian ...

AMA (Australian Medical Association) President, Dr Bill Glasson, said today that further examination of Labor's Medicare Gold policy by the AMA confirms that while it promises much it simply cannot deliver on its promises.


At least 40 percent of State Department diplomats who have served in danger zones suffer some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, Steven Kashkett, vice president of the American Foreign Service Association, said in congressional testimony yesterday.


Home builder Lennar Corp. of Florida, which made an unsuccessful attempt to buy the 21-acre Fan Pier development site on the South Boston Waterfront, is teaming with Leggat McCall Properties LLC of Boston to consider making another bid. The land, owned by a company controlled by the Chicago-based Pritzker family, is still on the market after a second prospective team, ...


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Motorola said Tuesday that it will acquire MeshNetworks, a developer of 802.11 mesh networks designed to cover areas as large as entire cities.


Israel reversed course yesterday and said it might coordinate next year's Gaza Strip pullout with the Palestinian Authority if the Palestinians crack down on militants, a sign that


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Dolphins' Boston Hit with Four-Game Suspension

Miami Dolphins wide receiver David Boston has been suspended for four games because he tested positive for steroids.


Middle East mediators discuss Blair appointment

Middle East mediators held talks on  Tuesday that could clear the way for the appointment of Tony  Blair as their envoy to try to revive peace prospects after  Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip.


Mediators to meet in Jerusalem after Gaza split

Envoys for international powers trying to mediate a peace in the Middle East agreed on Friday to talk in Jerusalem next week, a day after the first meeting in two months between Israeli and Palestinian leaders.


Texas Official's Report Ignites a New Border Conflict

It is a Texas showdown, a war of words over illegal immigration at the border.


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Questi i risultati delle partite della Major League di baseball giocate nella notte italiana:


Yahoo acquires U.S. sports media site Rivals.com

Yahoo Inc. said on Wednesday it would acquire Rivals.com, a site for fans of college and high school teams, bolstering the Internet media company's place as the top U.S. sports site in audience terms.


SAP launches application for sales planning

(InfoWorld) - Business software vendor SAP has added an offering to its growing suite of quickly deployable applications aimed at helping businesses manage specific tasks across diverse industries. SAP xApp Sales and Operations Planning (SAP xSOP), to be available in March, will enable finance, sales, purchasing, and production departments to collect, analyze, and track all sales and operations-planning data in a central location, thus cutting the time office staff spends compiling and preparing information for directors to make decisions, SAP said Wednesday. The application, the newest member in the SAP xApp family of composite applications, will help companies deal with a common challenge in their sales operations: obtaining a consolidated view of all the sales planning-related data that flows through spreadsheets and applications used by numerous departments, according to Andrew White, research vice president at Gartner. SAP's composite applications, which run on the company's NetWeaver integration middleware, tap reusable functions, or "services," from existing IT systems, automating processes that improve collaboration among business units and business partners, according to SAP With SAP xSOP, each user sees the same sales and operations planning data at the level of detail they need via role-based dashboards, according to SAP. For instance, a detergent maker's sales and marketing directors can use their dashboards to determine the regional campaigns and in-store promotions needed to achieve a monthly million-unit projection. Production managers can use the same projection to determine how much detergent will be powdered, how much will be liquid, and how many tablets to plan for. Integrated key performance indicators will be available in general categories such as demand, supply, inventory, capacity and budget. The indicators can be easily added and altered.


Death toll mounts after Philippines is hit by new typhoon

More than 160,000 people were making a desperate rush for safety yesterday afternoon as the eastern Philippines were hit by another powerful typhoon just days after a storm claimed hundreds of lives.


The United States was eliminated from the Davis Cup semifinals Sunday when Andy Roddick lost 17-15 to Russia's Dmitry Tursunov in a fifth-set marathon that concluded a match lasting nearly five hours. The Americans trailed 2-1 entering the last day of the best-of-five competition and needed singles victories from Roddick and Blake to advance.


US Central Bank Hikes Interest Rates Again

The US central bank raised a key interest rate one-quarter of a percent (to 2.25) Tuesday in a bid to fend off future inflation. It is the fifth time since June that Federal Reserve officials have


New disclosures paint a surprising portrait of the Iraqi dictator and his fateful strategies


Costa wins, but models take center court

Spain's Albert Costa needed three sets to subdue Georgia's Irakli Labadze on Monday, the first day of the Madrid Masters where fashion models turned as many heads as the tennis by replacing the traditional ball boys and girls on the


Bank May Buy Troubled Giant in Home Loans

Countrywide Financial, the troubled lender that became a symbol of the excesses that led to the subprime mortgage crisis, is negotiating a sale to Bank of America.


(AGI) - Parigi, 4 nov. - Abu Mazen, ex premier dell'Autorita' palestinese (Anp) e numero due dell'Organizzazione per la liberazione della Palestina (Olp) e' partito per Parigi per stare al fianco di Yasser


Health Tip:  Controlling Hunger While Dieting

(HealthDay News) -- No matter what kind of diet you're on -- low-fat, high-protein, or low-carb -- hunger may be lurking to derail many weeks of discipline.


THE US Government has settled a lawsuit by Holocaust survivors alleging American army officers looted gold, silver, paintings and other valuables from a Nazi train carrying goods pilfered from Hungarian Jews.


Pioneer gets to absolute black with plasma prototype

It's not just black. It's deep, penetrating black in the new Kuro concept TV. That means better contrast.


Getaway sequel does more than get away with it, says James Bregman.


Ministers have made tackling hospital infections and hitting waiting targets as key priorities for the coming year.


Palestinian PM Urges Tactical Rethink on Conflict

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian Prime Minister  Ahmed Qurie marked the anniversary of an uprising on Tuesday by  urging Israel and his own people to rethink tactics that have  brought four years of bloodshed.


Wall Street futures down; eyes on Monsanto

Stock index futures fell before the  start of Wall Street trading on Thursday with the focus on  quarterly earnings from agriculture company Monsanto ,  jobs data and the Iowa presidential election caucuses.


One might expect cancer researchers to promote the free and open exchange of information. They donât.


Saudi Arabia's de-facto ruler is to boycott a Gulf summit after a row over Bahrain's trade deal with the US.


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Kissinger biography retracted following plagiarism charges

A new biography of former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger has been pulled off the shelves following criticism that its author, Danish television journalist Frank Esmann, plagiarized long passages in the book.


Year 2004 Bids Farewell to Entertainment Greats

From the larger-than-life film  stars of "The Godfather" and "Superman" to the musical "Genius"  who pioneered the sound of soul, some of the world's greatest  entertainers took final bows during 2004.


Georgia: Troubled Hospitalâs Leader Quits

The chief executive of Grady Memorial Hospital, Otis L. Story Sr., has resigned, ending a brief stint as the troubled hospitalâs fourth C.E.O. since 2000.


Tishman has joined with Lehman Brothers to buy Archstone-Smith Trust, the second-largest public apartment owner in terms of market cap and asset value, for $13.5 billion.


OPEC Chief Calls on US to Tap Reserves to Reduce Oil Prices

The head of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has called on the United States to release some of its oil reserves to help reduce world oil prices.


The firms aim to provide services and equipments for businesses hoping to attract shoppers using their mobile phones to pay for snacks and concert tickets.


Charlie Sheen, star of the television comedy "Two and a Half Men," is engaged to marry his girlfriend, aspiring actress Brooke Mueller, a representative for the actor said on Thursday.


Determinante Andreotti.Lega,Caselli: assemblea illegittima


NEW YORK, Aug. 23 -- A disappointing sales forecast from Wal-Mart Stores helped send stocks mostly lower on Monday as investors still worried that oil prices, which dropped some from last week's highs, would


U.N. team seek nuclear answers in Iran talks

A team from the U.N. nuclear watchdog led by its second-in-command held talks in Tehran on Wednesday seeking details about Iran's offer to answer unresolved questions about its disputed nuclear program.


Beyond the tired cliches and sperm-and-egg basics taught in grade school science class, researchers are discovering that men and women are even more different than anyone realized.


A stepped-up US campaign against insurgents must not be allowed to alienate the Iraqi public, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said Tuesday.


Mickey Mouse would look sweet on a big rollercoaster.


Background/ Sharon's crisis of legitimacy

It is the High Holidays, the time of year when Jews are commanded to have second thoughts. Accordingly, in Israel, it is at this time of year that, in taking an honest look at themselves, their actions and


Calling all lederhosen lovers, stein swillers, felt cap flourishers, and cowbell crazies.


Dust that collected in a piece of safety equipment caused a small explosion at a sugar refinery weeks before the deadly blast that killed nine workers, a federal investigator said Sunday.


Oil Jumps 5 Pct on Cold, Bin Laden Threat

Oil prices surged 5 percent on Friday as frigid weather lingered in the mammoth US Northeast heating oil market and militant Osama bin Laden urged renewed attacks on Middle East oil installations.


A January report by JPMorgan Chase said growing revenues from online advertising would in part lead to a great year for Internet stocks.


Intentional or not, Kobe Bryant seems to be doing everything he can to pressure the Los Angeles Lakers into trading him. So far, it doesn't appear to be working. The latest twist in the Bryant saga involves an amateur video of the nine-time All-Star denouncing general manager Mitch Kupchak and teammate Andrew Bynum.


Countrywide Financial, Acorn reach subprime agreement

- Mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp and housing advocacy group ACORN said they have reached an agreement to formalize workout programs to help borrowers with all types of subprime loans avoid foreclosure.


Assalto a distretto polizia, morti 30 taleban e 2 poliziotti


Microsoft Keeps Legal Options Against Office Alternative

Microsoft's settlement with Sun Microsystems includes a provision explicitly preserving Microsoft's right to sue licensees of a free alternative to its dominant Microsoft Office software.


Financial adviser faces jail over miners' pension cash

A FINANCIAL adviser who plundered almost 1m from a Welsh miners' pension fund is facing jail.


Thousands of pictures worth one word: Organization

Now that digital cameras have overtaken film cameras in sales, users are beginning to encounter a familiar problem: bulging image files and folders filling up computer hard drives.


Bradley Wiggins may sound more like a character in Coronation Street than a sporting hero but yesterday his name added lustre to Britain's golden Saturday.


TRENTON, New Jersey  - Three animal rights   activists convicted under a U.S. anti-terrorism law were   sentenced to between 48 and 72 months prison on Tuesday for a   campaign to drive out of business Huntingdon Life Sciences, a   company that tests pharmaceuticals and chemicals on animals.


Paramedic Assumed Crash Survivor Was Dead

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 9 -- A woman who initially survived an accident was presumed dead and left in a car's wreckage with a tarpaulin over her body for an hour after a paramedic failed to check her pulse, officials said.


45-year-old Fred Couples continued his domination of the Merrill Lynch Skins Game this year, winning a total of US$640,000 across the two-day tournament at the Trilogy Golf Club.


A select group of testers next week will get an early look at MSN Messenger 7.0, the next version of Microsoft's popular instant messaging client.


Indonesian police release video tape of embassy blast

Indonesian police have released video footage of the explosion outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta. At the same time they say there is no evidence to support the Australian Foreign Minister's claim that


Greg Oden put together a highlight package for NBA scouts and helped No. 1 Ohio State move to the finals of the Big Ten tournament and a step closer to a top seed in the NCAA tournament. Oden had 17 points, a tournament-record 19 rebounds and four blocks Saturday and the Buckeyes (29-3) pulled away late from scrappy Purdue for a 63-52 victory.


Manning legacy sealed with 29-17 Super Bowl win over Bears

Peyton Manning added the missing ingredient to his Hall of Fame credentials by leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 29-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI on Sunday.


After boasting of rapid progress for months, Iran has slowed expansion of a controversial uranium enrichment program that can be used both for peaceful nuclear energy and to develop weapons, according to the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency.


Al Gore's Current TV is going into partnership with Yahoo, Inc. to create four new broadband channels that debuted on Wednesday with a video made by Bono during U2's last concert tour.


If you're wondering what it takes to be a man these days, check out Johnny Depp's wrist.


Turkish police team in Austria to bring back wanted mafia boss

A three-man Turkish police team is in Vienna to bring back a top mafia boss after an Austrian court ruled for his extradition to his homeland to stand trial, the Anatolia news agency reported Wednesday.


Mi sono dovuto vergognare al G8 per suoi impegni sull'Africa


Be responsible for learning investment basics

After reading a recent Expresso item I wrote supporting President Bush's plan to reform Social Security, a woman sent me an e-mail asking how her twentysomething son should invest his 401(k) funds.


Al confine con il Pakistan, decine i feriti nel blitz


Computer maker Apple is launching a movie download service and new models of its iconic iPod.


L'operazione e' del 6 settembre, lo rende noto Consob


New Citizendium to correct Wikipedia's wrongs?

Also: White House uploads anti-drug videos to YouTube. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


The pharmaceutical files another marketing application.


Microsoft Research plans to establish its first-ever lab in India, hoping to attract top research talent in a country known for producing high-quality computer scientists.


Turkey's PM Erdogan visits Brussels to put his case for Turkey to start formal talks on joining the EU.


RPT-Fannie Mae board to meet on personnel-sources

The board of mortgage finance enterprise Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is set to meet on Sunday to discuss personnel issues after the Securities and Exchange Commission determined the company must restate


Access to anti-Aids drugs is spreading in many poor countries, but not as fast as had been hoped, the WHO says.


Wenger confident that Arsenal can emerge from crisis

ARSÃNE WENGER admitted yesterday that Arsenalâs run of disappointing results amounts to a crisis, although he played down the extent of the dilemma as much as he could.


Tim Hudson is traded from the Oakland Athletics to Atlanta, a major deal that further bolsters the Braves' revamped rotation.


Parents of hyperactive children say drugs often fail to damp down symptoms at crucial times of day.


Pescara, 19:12 - CALCIO, PESCARA: RITARDA ACQUISIZIONE DI QUOTE RENZETTI

Ritardi nell'acquisizione del Pescara calcio da parte di "Pescara 70 s.r.l.", compagine creata dall'...


NATO defense ministers were under pressure Thursday to find more troops for the alliance mission in Afghanistan ahead of an expected surge in fighting with the Taliban when the snow melts this spring.


Community News: Latest PEAR Releases for 02.12.2007

Latest PEAR Releases:Log 1.9.10Net_LDAP 0.7.0PHP_Archive 0.10.0DB_Table 1.5.0RC1Math_BigInteger 1.0.0RC3DB 1.7.9pearweb 1.2.4PHP_Beautifier 0.1.12pearweb 1.2.5pearweb 1.3.0pearweb_phars 1.0.0pearweb_phars 0.1.0PHP_CompatInfo 1.4.1


Sean Singletary had already tied the score with 24 seconds left in regulation, his first basket in almost 16 tries.


Coppa Uefa: l'Athletic Bilbao batte il Parma 2-0

Baldini manda in campo tre soli titolari el'Athletic lo punisce con un 2-0. Emiliani brutti e incolori, per i baschi segnano Gurpegui e Del Horno. Finisce 2-0 la partita di Coppa Uefa fra Athletic Bilbao e


CVC Capital to Make Forbo Bid in January at the Earliest

UK investment group CVC Capital Partners will not launch an official takeover offer for Swiss flooring materials group Forbo Holding AG before January 2005, Swiss finance magazine Cash said, citing CVC director ...


By Nicole Warburton Deseret Morning News  WEST VALLEY CITY -- Clean air advocates were knocking on doors here Saturday to warn parents about the possibility of serious health effects from the Mountain View Corridor, and the need for mass transit in the area instead of a new highway.


World Health Agency Warns of Surge in Drug-Resistant TB

Tuberculosis may reach the point where most new cases in some countries are resistant to many drugs unless far greater efforts are made now.


Scientists have linked certain genes to restless legs syndrome, suggesting the twitching condition described as "jimmy legs" in a "Seinfeld" episode is biologically based and not an imaginary disorder.


'Lo sai l'ultimissima' leader del Prime time di ieri


This year, those with tens of millions to spend found some pricey properties from Santa Barbara to South Beach.


The advertising watchdog criticises an airline for printing the email address of the ref at England's Euro 2004 defeat.


US actress Farrah Fawcett is told by her doctors that she has made a complete recovery from cancer.


Actors including Kevin Spacey and Sir Ian McKellen pass a motion of no confidence in Arts Council England.


Record-smashing Warne leaves Murali behind

Madras - Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne may have shown only flashes of his genius in India, but he still has plenty of reasons to smile after smashing the Test cricket bowling record in Madras on Friday.


Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Okla. Assn. Of Conservation Districts to Sponsor Award

By Journal Record Staff  The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts will present the Outstanding Conservation District Director Award.


It is hoped tests on a baby found dead in a garden will reveal clues, as police ask his mother to come forward.


Al sudafricano bi-amputato che ha due protesi al posto delle gambenon sarÃ  consentito competere ai giochi. "Violazione dell'articolo 144.2"                                          Olimpiadi, per Pistorius no a Pechino Iaaf: "Avvantaggiato di oltre il 30%"                                                                                Secondo gli esperti l'atleta Ã¨ in grado di correre alla stessa velocitÃ  dei normodotatima con un consumo inferiore di energie. Probabilmente farÃ  ricorso contro la decisione


Update 1: Eli Lilly Plans to Eliminate 575 Jobs

Eli Lilly and Co. said Thursday it will eliminate 575 jobs to streamline operations and become more competitive. The employees in those positions, mostly sales and support jobs, will be given the choice of


Commercio canale principale di trasmissione delle turbolenze


The attorney general denies reports a fraud probe into a Saudi arms deal was dropped due to Downing St pressure.


AT&T Inc. on Tuesday launched what it said is the first service letting callers share live video between cell phones.  The new AT&T Video Share service won't apply to the iPhone, which uses an older network.


Looking for a fast image compression solution? Have a look at Image Compressor, a simple application that allows you to quickly size, compress and batch process JPEG images for the Web. By Nathan Segal. 1116


Symantec offers betas for two Norton 2008 apps

Blog: Symantec releases public betas for Norton Antivirus 2008 and Norton Internet Security 2008.


Amp'd Mobile files for bankruptcy protection

Privately held U.S. mobile service  provider Amp'd Mobile has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy  protection with estimated debts of more than $100 million,  according to court documents.


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

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


Kmart takeover of Sears amounts to an $11 billion gamble for ...

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press, 11/18/2004 09:11. NEW YORK  The $11 billion deal between Kmart and Sears is seen as a high-risk gamble to some analysts, who say the struggling discounter and struggling


NHS underspent by Â£510m last year as result of stringent cuts imposed by health secretary.


Iran vote "decisive defeat" for president: reformers

Iran's biggest reformist party said on Monday President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had suffered a "decisive defeat" in nationwide elections last week due to his government's "authoritarian and inefficient methods".


The National Botanic Garden of Wales gets a Â£1.9m cash injection to wipe out its debts.


Mexican police clash with protesters in Oaxaca

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


Kenya's Rift Valley burns as death toll soars

NAIVASHA, Kenya  - Protests erupted in western Kenya and machete-wielding mobs faced off in the Rift Valley on Monday after scores of people were killed in ethnic violence, complicating mediation by former U.N. boss Kofi Annan.


Airport measures test limits of security

The foiled plot to blow crowded U.S.-bound jetliners out of the sky has thrust air travelers into a brave new world: one of unprecedented security checks, teeth-grinding delays and learning to do without.


Ichiro Suzuki threw a strike from right field and countryman and catcher Kenji Johjima wasn't about to let it go to waste. Johjima held on to the ball despite being run over on the play at the plate by Josh Barfield in the fifth inning, a play that helped spark the Seattle Mariners to a 7-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.


VATICANO - Udienza del Santo Padre Benedetto XVI al Presidente della Federazione Russa CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - La Sala Stampa della Santa Sede ha pubblicato nel pomeriggio del 13 marzo il seguente comunicato relativo allÂudienza concessa al Presidente della Federazione Russa. ÂNel pomeriggio di oggi, 13 marzo 2007, il Sant...


Shares up as Reuters, Reckitt Benckiser boost sentiment

The FTSE 100 index closed comfortably higher thanks to robust earnings from Reuters and Reckitt Benckiser, although British blue-chips ended below their best levels after a mixed morning on Wall Street.


Intensive Statin Use Not for All Heart Patients

Lowering cholesterol with statins has been shown to prevent second heart attacks, but a new study finds that higher doses of one statin aren't much better than lower doses at preventing recurrent heart problems.


Unitevi contro il nemico, dice Abu Hamza al-Muhajir


Bombers target oil facilities; 2 sailors killed

Suicide attackers detonated explosive-laden boats near oil facilities in the Persian Gulf on Saturday, killing two US Navy sailors in a new tactic against Iraq's vital oil industry.


German workers take on private equity "locust"

NORDHAUSEN, Germany  - Workers at the Bike Systems GmbH bicycle factory in the eastern German town of Nordhausen feel betrayed by their U.S.-based private equity employer and have occupied the building since July 5 in protest.


Roberts hopes to take pressure off Bonds

The way Dave Roberts sees it, the San Francisco Giants have to do more than just watch Barry Bonds.


D.C.'s Goalie Situation: 'Everything Is Possible'

As D.C. United continues its pursuit of international assistance for the attack, the club is hoping to resolve its unsettled goalkeeping situation in the next few days.


Details of Twin Towers Memorial Released

The memorial honoring World Trade Center victims will include a forest of oak trees with a clearing for Sept. 11 gatherings and a Memorial Hall between the twin reflecting pools that will mark the footprints of the lost towers, officials announced Thursday.


The Job Scheduler runs executable files, shell scripts and database procedures automatically (MySQL,PostgreSQL,Firebird,SQL Server,Oracle,DB2). Job Scheduler provides sequential/parallel tasks, job chains and an API, see project web site for details.   This is a maintenance release that adds http authentication, minor improvements and quite a  bunch of bugfixes to the Job Scheduler. See release notes for details.  For the complete roadmap see:  http://jobscheduler.sourceforge.net/osource_scheduler_features_en.htm#roadmap  your comments are welcome.


Chirac orders government planes destroyed as Ivory Coast slides ...

ABIDJAN, Nov 6  - The Ivory Coast government carried out a devastating air raid on a French army camp Saturday killing eight soldiers, prompting French President Jacques Chirac to order the destruction of all government planes involved in ceasefire


Scientists around the country who study embryonic stem cells may be mourning four more years of President Bush's restrictive funding policy, but California scientists are throwing a party, and top researchers in less-funded states are hoping for


The new Iraqi prime minister, trying to stave off attacks by anti-American militants, has a long relationship with Washington as a trusted intelligence source, former officials say.


U.S. warns travel to Venezuela could be risky

The United States is urging its citizens to think twice about traveling to Venezuela, citing protests and political tensions over the closure of an opposition broadcaster in Caracas.


Lawmakers Target Bush Administration Over Iraq

US Lawmakers blasted the Bush administration Wednesday for its handling of the war in Iraq and said they were confounded only a fraction of $18.


Palestine & Israel Where to go once Yasser Arafat is gone?

For the moment all parties are very much concerned about the changes of Arafat's illness and are now getting prepared for the affairs of the post-Arafat times.


Science & environment: Coffee hampers efforts by people with type 2 diabetes to control blood sugar levels, study suggests


Iran Got Warhead Design, Bomb-Grade Uranium -Exiles

Iran obtained weapons-grade uranium and  a nuclear bomb design from a Pakistani scientist who has  admitted to selling nuclear secrets abroad, an exiled Iranian  opposition group said on Wednesday.


A rebellious Senate committee defied President Bush on Thursday and approved terror-detainee legislation he has vowed to block, deepening Republican conflict over terrorism and national security in the middle of the election season.


ANDREW Forrest's dream of becoming a third iron ore force in the Pilbara moved a step closer yesterday. The Fortescue Metals chief executive last night announced the signing of three Chinese contracts supporting


Roma, 20:27 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS; ROMA-LIONE: PROBABILI FORMAZIONI

Queste le probabili formazioni di Roma-Lione, andata degli ottavi di finale di Champions League in p...


New releases from Korn, Chamillionaire, Trey Anastasio and Mick Turner/Tren Brothers.


Tempi record, prescrizione del reato prevista il 30 aprile


Ifil vicina a conquista colosso servizi immobiliari di NY


A small Amtrak locomotive hit a commuter train at Union Station Thursday morning, knocking the train's rear wheels off the track and injuring seven people, officials said.


Si attesta a 1,38 miliardi, dato e' inferiore alle attese


People magazine has confirmed that Charlie Sheen, 41, and girlfriend of over a year, Brooke Mueller, 29, are engaged. The actor reportedly proposed to Mueller with a $500,000 engagement ring on a beach in Costa Rica. Sheen's ex-wife Denise Ri...


Mayor Anthony A. Williams said Sunday his political career may depend on whether his plan to bring major league baseball to the capital wins city council approval in the next two weeks.


Private equity group mulls Sainsbury bid

Cinven and Texas Pacific Group (TPG) -- the British and US private equity firms -- are considering a rival consortium bid for supermarket chain J Sainsbury.


Hit Disney movie High School Musical is to become a London stage show later this year.


FIRST QUARTER: CB Ahmad Carroll 40 fumble return at 12:23. Key plays: CB Joey Thomas forced Rams' WR Isaac Bruce to fumble the ball after a 6-yard pass from QB Marc Bulger.


New York City Hawk Fans Intensify Protests Over Eviction

Incensed bird lovers intensified their protests on Saturday outside the ritzy Upper East Side apartment building that removed the nest of famed red-tailed hawk Pale Male


AMD receives DOJ subpoena over graphics processing

(InfoWorld) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has subpoenaed Advanced Micro DevicesÂ as part of an antitrust investigation into the market for graphics processors and graphics cards, AMD said Thursday. AMD recently entered the graphics chip business with itsÂ acquisition of ATI Technologies, which was finalized last month. The DOJ has not made any allegations against AMD or ATI, and AMD intends to cooperate with the investigation, it said. While the DOJ hasn't said specifically what it is investigating, one industry analyst speculated that the case could be about price fixing. The DOJ has alreadyÂ charged a number of chip companiesÂ in the DRAMÂ memory chip market for price fixing, and isÂ investigating severalÂ in the SRAM (Static RAM) chip market. "If the DOJ wanted to, it could just go down every line in the semiconductor industry and find the same issue," said Gartner analyst Richard Gordon. That's because there are a relatively few number of suppliers in the chip industry and an open flow of communication between competitors and customers, who may not define price fixing the same way the DOJ does, he said. The investigations are unlikely to benefit end users, according to Gordon. Historically, prices in the chip industry have gone up and down based on supply and demand and he doubts that such investigations will result in lower pricing. A spokeswoman for AMD in Europe, Hollis Krym, said she did not know if the investigation has a broad scope and includes other graphics chip companies or if it is in the context of the ATI acquisition. U.S. antitrust authorities have already approved AMD's merger with ATI. In the DRAM market, the DOJ has charged Samsung Electronics, Hynix Semiconductor America, Elpida Memory, and Infineon TechnologiesÂ with price fixing and sentenced the companies to pay multi-million dollar fines. Sony, Cypress Semiconductor, and the U.S. arms of Mitsubishi Electric, Samsung Electronics, and Toshiba have all been asked to turn over information to the DOJ for an investigation into SRAM price fixing.


Ex premier torna nel Paese dopo 8 anni di esilio volontario


Massmediologo Davi denuncia calo ascolti in tutta Europa


SPORTS Minister Richard Caborn this morning praised the discipline of the England players in the face of the racist chanting which marred last nightâs 1-0 defeat in Spain.


Hostage pleads with Blair to save his life

Caged and shackled, a British engineer kidnapped here two weeks ago appeared in a video yesterday and beseeched his own government to work harder for his release.


President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry will both court the important Hispanic vote Wednesday, as opinion polls show the presidential race has again tightened.


China Eyes Landmark Non-Stop Flights with Taiwan

China has proposed exchanging landmark  direct charter flights between four Chinese cities and Taiwan  during the Lunar New Year holidays in February in a move seen  to ease tensions between the arch-rivals.


An artist who was forced to remove his Nazi gingerbread men from the window of a hardware store has set up the display in an empty storefront in another town.


European scientists envisage robotic village on moon

European scientists are about to reach for the moon. After a 13-month journey, driven by a new kind of technology, an experimental spacecraft the size of a washing machine will begin to orbit around the moon on Monday night.


Da oggi operativo il piano di sicurezza anti clandestini che vede insiemepolizia italiana e militari libici. Il ministro Amato oggi in misisone a Tripoli                                          Immigrazione, Italia-Libia controllano insieme le spiagge libiche                                                                                Attive lungo le coste sei imbarcazioni della Guardia di Finanza In funzione a Tripoli il Centro operativo misto affidato a un comando misto


If your Super Bowl party involves strangers and a TV larger than 55 inches, you could be violating the NFL's copyrights.   In Listening Post.


Il movimento che segnÃ² la scena politica nel 2002 promuove due manifestazioniOggi a Bologna e domani a Roma per opporsi alla mancata riforma della legge elettorale                                          Tornano a farsi sentire i Girotondi "No a elezioni subito, ridateci il voto"


Yankees Clinch 7th Straight AL East Title

NEW YORK - Bernie Williams stood with bat in hand, savoring the scene: bottom of the ninth inning, tie score, fans chanting, teammates ready to celebrate.    And then he gave them - and himself - a super send-off...


The DVD "George W. Bush: Faith in the White House," marketed as a response to "Fahrenheit 9/11," portrays the president as God's warrior.


Kansas Board of Education members who approved new classroom standards that call evolution into question faced a counterattack at the polls Tuesday from Darwin's defenders.


A Disappointing Fall for Some Big Names in Clothing

With an overcrowded market, retailing executives are wondering aloud which fall lines will still be around next spring.


The German environment minister calls for seven of the oldest nuclear reactors to be shut down immediately.


EU: Coke Anti-Trust Deal Not Set in Stone

A proposed settlement between Coca-Cola Co. and the European Commission to end a long-running antitrust case over fizzy drinks is not yet set in stone, the European Union's executive said on Monday.


Pre-Sale for Broadway Run of 'Pirate Queen' Begins; NYC Dates Shift

Playbill - Tickets for the Broadway production of the swashbuckling epic musical romance The Pirate Queen, by the men who wrote Les MisÃ©rables and Miss Saigon, go on sale to American Express cardholders Sept. 20.


US telecoms firm Verizon is reported to have won the backing of mobile partner Vodafone for a bid for US rival Sprint.


Saying goodbye (finally) to the rickshaw


â¢ President Bush : Signed a law giving the elderly prescription drug coverage under Medicare for the first time. Insurance companies and private health plans now have an expanded role in the program.


La navetta ha nella stiva il laboratorio europeo Columbus


Palestinian attack kills woman in Gaza settlement

A Palestinian mortar bomb slammed into a house in a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing a woman and fueling settler anger over Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to pull Israelis out of the occupied region.


Oktoberfest Suncoast brings German culture to Sarasota

Imports come standard at most Oktoberfests outside their native Germany. But this year, the beer isn't the only cargo crossing water for the occasion -- so is the music.


Merger proposals worth at least $82  billion were announced around the world on Sunday and Monday as  the record year for M&A Values continued apace.