L'immagine dell'anno Ã¨ statao scattata a Beirut da Spencer PlattLa fondazione organizzatrice Ã¨ senza fini di lucro e risale al 1955                                            Assegnato il World Press Photo 2007 Nella sezione sport cinque italiani premiati                                                                                Riconoscimenti Max Rossi, Lorenzo Cicconi Massi, Paolo Pellegrin, Massimo Berruti e Davide Monteleone


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Only 21 years old, Dwight Howard already says he wants to retire in Orlando. He committed to sticking around for a while longer Thursday, as the former No. 1 overall pick signed a five-year contract extension worth approximately $80 million.


British deportees to Zimbabwe could be destabilisation plot

Zimbabwe's information minister has warned that reported plans by Britain to deport 10,000 Zimbabweans could be a plot to destabilise the southern African country before next year's polls, a newspaper reported.


CIA Seeks Investigation Of Ex-Officer's Claims

The CIA has asked the Justice Department to investigate whether a former agency officer illegally disclosed classified information in describing the capture and waterboarding of an al-Qaeda terrorism suspect, officials said yesterday.


Oracle-PeopleSoft: Marriage Is Hard Work

If you think Oracle's (ORCL:Nasdaq - news - research) 18-month fight to buy PeopleSoft (PSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) was tough, wait until you see the struggle to make it work.


New rules on broadband switching seem to have speeded up the process of moving net firms.


A Little Help Can Boost Holiday  Joy for Elderly

SATURDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Older relatives who are frail or ill have special emotional, mental and physical health needs that require extra attention to help them enjoy the holiday season, geriatric specialists say.


Brazil's protesting bishop suspends hunger strike

A Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop on a hunger strike for 23 days to protest against an irrigation project ended his fast on Thursday after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said construction will go forward.


Market Place: Ad Sales Fall Short at Yahoo

Yahoo said that it would still meet its financial goals for the third quarter, but that its profit and revenue would be toward the bottom end of its forecast range.


Malaysia and Singapore reach a deal over a land reclamation project in the straits that separates them.


Australia destroyed India's top order for the second time in three days to step closer to a massive victory in the first cricket Test in Bangalore on Saturday.


Private equity firms trump Nortel for Avaya's hand

$8bn wedding ring Avaya is close to selling itself to private equity firms Silver Lake partners and Texas Pacific Group for more than $8bn, bumping Nortel as top bidder.â¦


Afghan "Peace Convoy" tries to coax Taliban rebels

In a new effort to end the growing Taliban insurgency, a council of Afghan political and tribal leaders hopes to hold talks with elements of the Islamic group aimed at including them in the government.


Nine firefighters killed in warehouse blaze

Nine firefighters died battling a blaze in a furniture store and warehouse in Charleston, South Carolina, when the building collapsed, city officials said on Tuesday.


Olmert says does not want Gaza, West Bank divided

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Tuesday he does not want Palestinians divided into two separate political entities in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, where the Islamist group Hamas seized control last month.


Roma, 16:16 - CICLISMO, BALLAN RINNOVA CON LA LAMPRE

Il vincitore del Giro delle Fiandre, Alessandro Ballan, dovrebbe correre anche nelle stagioni 2008 e...


S. Koreans Revising Image of Nation's Elite

SEOUL -- The politically charged film "The President's Last Bang" is a shot at the heart of the South Korean establishment.


Major League Baseball and the NFL agreed to join the U.S. Olympic Committee to fund anti-doping research, contributing $3 million each to create the most extensive drug-fighting partnership between America's biggest pro leagues and its Olympic federation.


[TS] Now Peyton Is the One Who Needs Consolation

With the Colts no longer considered a Super Bowl favorite, it is Eli Manning, not Peyton, who may be the first to carve the Manning name into the football winnersâ circle.


Memphis is still the only unbeaten and still a unanimous No. 1. The Tigers (23-0), easy winners over SMU and Central Florida last week, were a runaway choice at the top of The Associated Press' college basketball poll for a second straight week Monday.


Jefferson Weathers Scandal, Wins Re-election in Louisiana

Louisiana Democratic Rep. William J. Jefferson Ã¢ÂÂ burdened by a highly publicized federal investigation into whether he took bribes Ã¢ÂÂ nonetheless won SaturdayÃ¢ÂÂs runoff election in LouisianaÃ¢ÂÂs 2nd District, and even appears to have defeated Democratic state Rep. Karen Carter by a comfortable margin.


A Chinese Makeover for Mickey and Minnie

What would Walt Disney say? Mickey and Minnie Mouse, left, have gotten a makeover that put him in a bright red Mao suit and her in a cherry-blossom red dress â all in an effort to appeal to Chinese tourists at Hong Kong Disneyland, The Associated Press reported. Mickey and Minnie strutted along a red carpet on Monday to display their new outfits, designed by Vivienne Tam, while nine other models showed off red and black dresses featuring Mickey Mouse patterns. âIâve liked Mickey Mouse since I was very little,â said Ms. Tam, who was reared in Hong Kong and works in New York. Amid disappointing attendance at Hong Kong Disneyland, which opened in 2005, Ms. Tam was brought in to help attract more tourists from the mainland, which has become the parkâs biggest market. Bill Ernest, the parkâs managing director, said, âOur mission is to be very connected with the local culture â with mainland China, Hong Kong.â.


Kidnap throws spotlight on barren corner of Ethiopia

The mysterious kidnapping of  five Europeans and eight locals has put the international  spotlight on a remote, barren and searingly hot corner of  Ethiopia left behind by the modern world.


Pregnant teens may have feared they were infertile

In discussions with 300  pregnant adolescents, 42 percent expressed fears of not being  able to get pregnant. This is remarkable, say doctors from  Rhode Island.


Rice prof finds security hole in Google app

Google Desktop Search is an amazing little tool. It allows you to search your computer more quickly, completely and intuitively than Windows' search feature.


Verona, 17:35 - CALCIO, CHIEVO: DODICI GOL AL POGLIANO MILANESE

Amichevole pomeridiana per il Chievo di Del Neri disputata contro il Pogliano Milanese, formazione d...


Public radio: No Webcast changes for us for now

Blog: National Public Radio and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting say they expect no disruptions in their music streams thanks to a temporary agreement with the music industry over elevated fees set to kick in Sunday.


Motomondiale â Brno MotoGP: attenti a quei tre.

In un clima avverso a molti eccetto che a Gibernau, parte la prima gara della MotoGP al rientro dalle vacanze estive. Dopo una serie di dichiarazioni su come fosse stato speso il tempo durante le vacanze, i


Rep. Dan Boren stepped into the granite glare outside the Capitol and onto a blue bus with tinted windows bound for the Pentagon. Joining about 60 House colleagues and 20 senators from across the political spectrum, the Blue Dog Democrat from Oklahoma was headed to a classified briefing on the wa...


Defense Lawyers Say Rapport with Milosevic Ruined

The lawyers appointed to defend Slobodan Milosevic in his war crimes trial said on Tuesday their relationship with the defendant had been irreparably damaged and renewed their plea to be allowed to withdraw from the case.


The radical Hamas movement made a surprisingly strong showing in local Palestinian elections, according to preliminary results obtained Friday, signaling a drop in


It was a game and win that woke up the echoes with a blow horn and eventually landed first-year coach Tyrone Willingham on the cover of Sporting News as its Sportsman of the Year.


HHS: Drug imports will save little money

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Drug reimportation won't save much money overall and might hinder incentives for companies to develop new drugs, said a government report issued Tuesday.


Kellogg Co. (KN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world's largest cereal maker, on Monday reported quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year profit


Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US About Najaf Siege

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the United States is facing what he called "decades of hatred" in the Islamic world because of the US-led military siege in the Iraqi Shi'ite holy city of Najaf.


PartyGaming still in talks to cut U.S. deal

Online gambling firm PartyGaming Plc  reported first-half earnings in line with previously lowered  expectations and said it was still trying to cut a deal with  U.S. authorities following a crackdown on gambling there.


Oil prices simmered near $55 a barrel  on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel supply crunch and  robust but slowing economic growth in China, the world's number  two oil user.


WASHINGTON -- Malaria may be helping spread the AIDS virus across Africa, the continent hardest hit by the incurable disease, scientists said yesterday.


Israel Disputes Connection to Iraq Turmoil

The Iraq panel is wrong to see a linkage between the Israeli-Arab conflict and the problems in Iraq, IsraelÂs prime minister said today.


Google Blog & Click-to-Call Hoax A rather bizarre post was made to the Blogger powered and Blogspot hosted Official Google Blog over the course of the evening which seemed the announce the cancellation of Google Click-to-Call, the pay per call AdWords program being run by Google. However, since the message has been deleted from the Google Blog, [...]


Prima tranche dei 13mila licenziamenti previsti


To Microsoft and its Xbox, "Halo 3" is more than just a game.


U.S. Says No Adoptions of Young Tsunami Victims

The youngest victims of the Asian  tsunami may be homeless, traumatized and possibly orphaned, but  they are not yet candidates for adoption in the United States,  the State Department said on Wednesday.


com. An Auburn touchdown with 52 seconds left in the first half Saturday night brought a smile to celebrity Tiger fan Charles Barkley pacing the sideline.


Pilot Actions and Training Cited in '01 Airliner Crash in Queens

The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday that the crash of American Airlines Flight 587, the second-worst aviation accident in American history, was


Lebanon prime minister derides Hezbollah

Lebanon's Prime Minister Fuad Saniora waves to hundreds of supporters at his heavily fortified office complex where he has been holed up since the opposition launched street protests on Dec.Comment


Aung San Suu Kyi is a symbol of peaceful defiance in Burma, but she has been kept quiet as protests have escalated.


John Reeves didn't invest in high-growth companies 20 years ago. He won't make that mistake again.


Bush Keeps Focus on Preparedness for Terrorism; Kerry Shifts to a ...

As President Bush stumped through Florida, accusing his opponent of "election amnesia'' about the threat posed by Iraq, Senator John Kerry sought


Northern Rock PLC's chief executive will step down immediately rather than in February as planned, the troubled mortgage lender said Thursday.


Paris Hilton gets out of jail for medical reasons

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton was let out of jail early and put under house arrest on Thursday, drawing fire from prosecutors and court officials and sparking public debate about celebrity justice.


Russia cuts travel, postal connections with Georgia

TBILISI, Georgia -- Exasperated Georgians crowded at the capital's airport in disbelief yesterday after Russia cut all travel links with the former Soviet republic in retaliation for detaining four of its military officers for espionage.


Lost Frenchman found after 35 days in mushroom caves

A 48 year-old Frenchman who went missing last month has been found emaciated but alive in an underground cave system where he spent 35 days in pitch blackness eating nothing but wood and clay.


Two planeloads of US soldiers brought to hospital in Germany

RAMSTEIN, Germany The largest US military hospital overseas has had to add beds to handle the number of wounded soldiers coming in from Iraq.


Amir Khan blew away Frenchman Mohammed Medjadji after just 55 seconds at Wembley Arena and then insisted the quickfire demolition was proof he could be world champion by the age of 21.


Microsoft Bid Underscores Online Advertising's Strength

And whether the deal to acquire Yahoo ultimately succeeds or not, net advertising is expected to flourish.


USC routs Notre Dame; BC and Iowa State blow chances Saturday

BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Two years ago, Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy after a fantastic outing against Notre Dame. Matt Leinart may have earned himself the same piece of hardware after his performance Saturday.


Newcastle agree in principle to sign Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka, the Press Association reports.


UN agency faults US forces for loss of Iraqi high explosives

The UN's nuclear watchdog agency reported yesterday that massive quantities of high explosives at an Iraqi weapons facility have disappeared


Britney Spears charged with hit-and-run in L.A.

Pop star Britney Spears was charged on Friday with hit and run and driving without a valid license, a spokesman with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office said.


ROMA - Cinzia Banelli, la brigatista rossa che ha deciso di collaborare con i magistrati romani che indagano sui delitti Biagi eD'Antona, ha detto di Â«non aver mai usato armiÂ». Per gli inquirenti l'affermazione


Arab, G8 leaders to meet in Morocco on reform in Arab world

Leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) industrial nations and about 20 Arab countries across North Africaand the Middle East are scheduled to meet on Saturday here to discuss reforms


Fox Broadcasting Co. and 155 Fox  televisions stations on Friday urged U.S. communications  regulators to rescind their proposed $1.18 million fine for  airing allegedly indecent content on the "Married by America"  show.


Ivory Coast Rebels Sound Warning as Embargo Looms

Ivory Coast rebels vowed on Monday to repel army attacks robustly as African leaders sought to resurrect a peace process in the world's top cocoa grower and the United Nations mulled an arms embargo.


Sugary Soft Drinks Raise Risk of Diabetes -Study

U.S. rates of diabetes have soared alongside soft drink consumption, and scientists said on Tuesday the spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels triggered by the sugary drinks may be at least partly to blame.


Media & professional: BBC Vision director Jana Bennett has proposed the introduction of tax breaks to help the children's TV sector.


A bomb in south-western Pakistan kills a soldier and injures 14, the latest in a series of attacks.


Flash memory abounds in PalmOne's Tungsten T5

OCTOBER 05, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - PalmOne Inc. Monday unveiled a new version of its Tungsten-class personal digital assistant that is designed to protect data even when the device's battery dies.


BERLIN, Feb 15 (IPS) - With a fascinating range of films, and an abundance  of glitz and glamour, the 58th International Berlin Movie  jamboree has excited audiences this year, even if the main  competition films have largely been overshadowed by the work of  younger, experimental film-makers in the festival's numerous  other sections.


NFL talks live sports with movie theaters

The National Football League has had discussions with National Amusements Inc. and other movie theater chains about screening live sports in digitally equipped theaters, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday.


The Football Association could bring forward a meeting between Arsenal and Manchester United officials after they were drawn together in the Carling Cup.


The chief of an Indian auction website in jail in connection with the sale of a school sex video clip is granted bail.


Per rassegna Bonito Oliva 'Intramoenia/extra art'


Prime-Time Metered Market Monday Ratings: NBC Wins; Respectable Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles on Fox

-Yesterday's Winners (Taking the Expected Fast Affiliate Results into Account): Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (ABC), American Gladiators (NBC), Deal or No Deal (NBC), Two and a Half Men R (CBS), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox), CSI: Miami R


The first night race at California Speedway is going to open the final chapter in the career of one of NASCAR's greatest drivers.


On the centenary of Deng's birth, memories of his bond with a U.S. President


Reservations and gate agents at US Airways approved a new contract yesterday that cuts pay by 13 percent and provides the airline some of the relief it says it needs to avoid imminent liquidation.


MELBOURNE: Swiss-based miner Xstrata said on Monday it would take its A$7.4bn ($5.8bn) bid for Australiaâs WMC Resources directly to shareholders, turning hostile after WMCâs management rebuffed its offer last month.


Smart meters to watch UK's energy hungry gadgets

Fifteen thousand Britons will soon be  able to see how exactly much their electric gadgets are costing  them as part of new trials aimed at cutting energy waste and  fighting climate change.


Tip of the Week: Organic Shopping on a Budget

How to shop for organic foods without breaking your budget.


Turkey expects U.S. actions against Kurd rebels: PM

Turkey expects the United States to take urgent action against Kurdish rebels hiding in northern Iraq, its prime minister said, in comments suggesting Ankara hopes to avoid a Turkish military operation in the region.


Firenze, 17:06 - Calcio, Di Livio: Di Canio ha sbagliato con Totti

"Di Canio Ã¨ un grande giocatore, sia chiaro, ma le sue battute su Totti proprio non mi sono piaciute...


Oil futures prices rose more than $1 a barrel in volatile trading yesterday after a government report showed a sharp rise in US crude supplies and tightening inventories of heating oil.


One of the world's widest studies into heart attacks has identified nine risk factors that account for nine out of 10 of all cardiac arrests, with cholesterol, smoking and stress topping the table.


You'll soon be forking over an extra 11 cents for a gentrified java. Starbucks (SBUX) says it will raise the average price of its beverages by 11 cents at 4,500 stores in North America Oct.


Canada's House scraps terrorism measures

Canada's House of Commons voted Tuesday to not extend provisions in the country's anti-terrorism legislation that allow for preventive arrests and forced testimony.


The number of Japanese homeless is on the rise, and cultural attitudes about age are exacerbating the situation.


Funnyman Jack Black has another reason to smile.


Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it agreed to buy rival health plan First Health Group Corp.


Dylan documentary shows genius in the making

With all due respect to  "I'm Not There," Todd Haynes' imaginative and often dazzling  meditation on the pop-culture mythology of Bob Dylan, there  ain't nothing like the real thing.


Make sure you know how much you're paying for your fund.


Palestinian killed in Israeli air raid on Gaza

GAZA CITY, Oct 13  - A Palestinian was killed on Wednesday during an Israeli air raid in the northern Gaza Strip, witnesses said.


Bald Eagles Getting Off Endangered Species List

By Keith Rogers  If all goes as planned, the bald eagle will be removed from the endangered species list by month's end, marking the success of efforts to protect the national icon begun 40 years ago, even before the Endangered Species Act became law.


The pound remained under pressure, hitting a four-and-a-half year low against the euro of and four month low  against the dollar.


The Arena Football League enters its third decade with a new broadcast partner that happens to own a portion of the 19-team organization.


Genova, 20:51 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA; MAZZARRI: MERITAVAMO DI VINCERE

"Un pareggio che mi sarebbe piaciuto concludere in vittoria. Un 1-1 che vale molto, al di là ...


Kenya's political rivals announced on Friday a 10-point plan to resolve their political crisis after weeks of negotiations but they remained deadlocked over power sharing.


Toys 'R' Us Ponders a Season to End All Seasons

In the face of dwindling toy sales and intense competition from low-price rivals, Toys 'R' Us may be getting out of the game.


Dozens die as rebels set off bombs in Iraq

Insurgents unleashed two car bombs yesterday near the symbol of US authority in Iraq â-he Green Zone, where the US Embassy and key government offices are â - hotels occupied by hundreds of foreigners.


Supporters Mull Internet Candidate Ron Paul's Fifth Place in Iowa

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's supporters and others mull over Thursday's Iowa caucus results, as well as the role of the internet in political organization and messaging.


Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says he and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon have declared a truce.


Men's apparel seller Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. has agreed to pay $475,000 to settle an investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer, who accused the company of using deceptive


The success of the decade-old Children's Health Insurance Program is exposing Washington's familiar ideological divisions over health care as Congress begins to work on renewing the state-federal program.


Pregnancy drugs sector under-developed, study finds

The pharmaceutical market is failing to  conceive of new pregnancy medication, creating just three drug  patents for maternal health in 28 years, British researchers  said on Tuesday.


Weyerhaeuser Co , one of the world's largest paper and lumber companies, said on Monday that it would probably close plants and restrict operations because of weak market conditions.


The Cavaliers fell for only the third time at home this season but they may have received an even bigger loss. A few hours shy of his 20th birthday, LeBron James collided with Dikembe Mutombo's elbow late in the second quarter.


Blues legend BB King is discharged from hospital after a bout of flu and plans to play a concert on Tuesday.


Moneta unica vale 1,3123 dollari e 159,43 yen


Pasching, 20:26 - CALCIO, COPPA UEFA; PASCHING-LIVORNO 0-1, TOSCANI QUALIFICATI

Il Livorno si è qualificato per la seconda fase, a gironi, della coppa Uefa, dopo aver vinto ...


General Motors has raised doubts about a three-way alliance with Renault and Nissan Motor, a senior executive at Renault said.


BAGHDAD - US warplanes and tanks pummeled Fallujah on Sunday as intense battles raged on the outskirts of the insurgent-held city.


Nine Chinese workers kidnapped from the offices of a Chinese oil firm in Nigeria's Delta region are released.


Viacom Inc. confirmed Thursday that it plans to bid for the part of MarketWatch that it doesn't already own. Viacom, which holds a 22.


PHILADELPHIA Oct 21, 2004 - Women on the birth control pill had surprisingly lower risks of heart disease and stroke and no increased risk of breast cancer, according to the largest women's health study ever done.


From Broadway to books to movies, Richard Nixon continues to be a fascinatingâand unlikelyâsource of artistic inspiration.


Airbus A380 super jumbo hit by new problems on fuselage

New problems have been detected on Airbus's giant A380 super jumbo jet, adding to the woes of the fledging aircraft which is already afflicted with wiring problems.


Motley Fool contributor Tim Beyers talks about the future of TASER.


Democrats eke out one final House victory in 2006 election

The 2006 congressional election campaign finally came to an end, with Democrats reclaiming a US House seat from a Republican incumbent in the last undecided legislative race.


Microsoft to unveil its new search technology

Microsoft launches Web search technology Thursday that it hopes will give it a share of the market dominated by Google. The new search engine will initially be available only on a special test site.


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By Belleville News-Democrat, Ill.  Jun. 13--The Branson of Southern Illinois. It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? That's what a development company in Glen Carbon envisions for the Pickneyville area.


The deficit at the federal agency  that rescues failed U.S. pension funds more than doubled to  $23.3 billion in fiscal 2004, officials said on Monday, as the  safety net was hit by losses from pension plans that have  failed or are expected to fail.


Attention, Slackers: Itâs a Jungle Out There

Underachieving even by the standards of stoner comedies, âStrange Wildernessâ is so inert that it doesnât so much unreel on screen as loiter there.


Our most vulnerable citizens don't belong in hurricane danger zones

HILTON HEAD, SC  Hurricane Charley demonstrated last weekend why some of the nation's most vulnerable folk - the ill, the disabled, and the frail elderly - should think twice before taking up residence in the most dangerous parts of ...


Borders Group Inc , the second-largest U.S. book retailer, said on Tuesday its quarterly loss widened as it continued restructuring.


Disguised con artists want your personal information -- and you may be offering it to them.


North Carolina worked long and hard all night &#151; and perhaps got a little lucky in winning its first opener in five College World Series appearances. Clemson saved all its energy for one big inning, and thought luck had nothing to do with its fourth straight come-from-behind victory. It all made for a bizarre opening day at the CWS on Friday.


Gaffes prompt re-examination of BP CEO's record

A series of scandals at oil giant BP  Plc's U.S. operations, has shaken investors' faith in its head  John Browne and prompted some to re-examine the record of a man  often rated among the world's most respected CEOs.


Mosca, 16:33 - CALCIO, MAGNATE RUSSO USMANOV DIVENTA PRIMO AZIONISTA ARSENAL

Dopo il Chelsea, anche l'Arsenal potrebbe parlare russo: il magnate Alisher Usmanov ha aumentato la ...


Siena, 21:56 - CALCIO, SIENA: RECORD DI ABBONAMENTI

Record di abbonati per il Siena. 7.228 tessere le tessere staccate, quasi 1.500 in piÃ¹ rispetto allo...


Amman, 16:48 - CALCIO, TORTA AVVELENATA PER SQUADRA IRACHENA: MUORE UN BIMBO

Nove membri della squadra di calcio dell'aviazione irachena e alcuni loro familiari sono stati ricov...


IBM next month will begin shipping high-end servers in their pSeries and iSeries lines running on its Power5 processor. The Armonk, NY, company will launch the 32-way p590, the 64-way p595 and the 64-way i595, IBM officials will announce Friday.


Intel, the world's largest computer chip maker, announced on Thursday that its directors had confirmed the selection of the company president, Paul S. Otellini, as chief executive.


Profiles of three stylists: Victoria Bartlett, Karl Templer and Kate Young, who serve as the largely unheralded behind-the-curtain personnel.


Israel launches attacks in Hamas-held Gaza

Israel on Wednesday launched its first major attacks in the Gaza Strip since Hamas took over the territory, killing at least four Palestinian fighters.


Georgia's opposition gears up for mass street protests, accusing the authorities of rigging presidential elections.


The Princess Royal meets British soldiers during a two-day trip to Afghanistan by her and her husband.


25 Terror Suspects Nabbed in Afghanistan

Afghan intelligence agents backed by international peacekeepers arrested 25 people allegedly linked to the Taliban and al-Qaida in an early morning raid in eastern Kabul Saturday, a spokesman for the peacekeepers said.


Lawyers Ponder Motive Behind Terrorism Case

The case of a New York attorney  accused of aiding terrorism has split American lawyers into  those who believe she is the target of vindictive prosecutors  and others who say she willingly broke the law.


Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said his successors at the U.S. central bank should be cautious about cutting interest rates because of inflation risks, and he forecast home prices will drop further, according to interviews published on Sunday.


Chechen rebel claims responsibility for siege

MOSCOW The Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility Friday for the Beslan school siege in a statement on a rebel Web site.


Blair ally gets key job in Cabinet shake-up

LONDON - British Prime Minister Tony Blair has reshuffled his Cabinet, bringing back a key ally to lead Labour's campaigning ahead of a general election, expected before the middle of next year.


Microsoft on Thursday released a second beta of Windows Media Player 11, providing some performance enhancements, bug fixes and the integration of Windows Media Connect functionality into the player itself.


Easy to get caught up in all the excitement

It was an innocuous moment, a pass that glanced off Benjamin Watson early in the second half of a tight game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.


Russia's biggest political party is due to confirm Putin aide Dmitri Medvedev as its candidate for the presidency.


Israel begins last phase of Lebanon withdrawal

Israeli forces began leaving southern Lebanon on Sunday in the last phase of their withdrawal under a U.N. resolution to end a war with Hizbollah guerrillas, an Israeli security source said.


A Russian spaceship has blasted off, carrying vital food and water to two astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS), whose supplies are running very low.


Irish TV legend Gay Byrne wins a lifetime achievement award at the Irish Film and Television Awards.


Istat, occupazione grandi imprese a novembre +0,1% mese


Source: XM Radio Signs Deal With Baseball

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. is raising the ante in its programming battle with rival Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., signing an 11-year programming deal with Major League Baseball that could be worth even


Germany announces international plan to slash Iraqi debt

BERLIN, Nov 20  - Germany on Saturday unveiled a breakthrough international plan to wipe out tens of billions of dollars of Iraqi debt so that the war-torn country can begin rebuilding in earnest.


Russian President Vladimir Putin says existing business tax probes should not be seen a threat to other companies.


Forex - Pound rebounds but still near 7-month lows against euro

The pound bounced back in afternoon trade but remained near seven-month lows against the euro after an extremely dovish set of minutes from the last meeting of the Bank of England's rate-setting body cemented expectations that the UK's cost of borrowing is at, or near, its peak.


China pushes rural banking to stimulate jobs

ZHUOZHOU, China  - Zhang Yulong and his brothers thought they'd be rolling in cash if they'd been able to borrow from a bank to finance a string of business ideas.


Fines, Jail Used to Enforce Flu Shot Rules

Thinking of trying to wheedle a flu shot from your doctor even though you're not at high-risk for flu complications? Forget about it in Michigan. Or Washington, D.C. Or Massachusetts.


Rap artist ODB collapses and dies, aged 35, while working in a recording studio.


Door opened to more competition OGCbuying.solutions is planning a new framework agreement for consultancies.â¦


Arsene Wenger admitted his concern tonight after Arsenal had lost a lead for the third consecutive Champions League tie - but the Gunners boss insists there is still no reason to panic.


Fiji army warns against uprising, appoints interim PM

Fijian troops will quickly suppress any uprising, the military chief warned on Wednesday as the country's deposed prime minister called for non-violent protests after the South Pacific nation's fourth coup in 20 years.


Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, was diagnosed with breast cancer the day her husband and Sen. John Kerry conceded the presidential race.


Bid low for Thanksgiving dinner with Ozzy Osbourne

An odd bidding system encourages people to bid low in order to try to win Thanksgiving dinner with Ozzy Osbourne and family.


China imposes military blockade, news gag on ethnic unrest

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. ZHENGZHOU, China -- Deadly ethnic clashes between Hui Muslims and Han Chinese in central China were met Tuesday


Thin-Film Solution Is Closer for the Lithium-Ion Battery

Major recalls of laptop batteries highlighted hazards that could give a market boost to thin-film batteries, which are less vulnerable to overheating and catching fire.


Nigerian rebels kill 9 troops, threaten oil targets

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria  - Militants said they killed nine soldiers in a 90-minute firefight in Nigeria's oil heartland on Wednesday and threatened imminent attacks on strategic oil facilities.


Germany to extend Afghan mission, sees long-term role

BERLIN: The German government will ask parliament to extend a peacekeeping mission of 2,100 soldiers in Afghanistan for another year but expects to keep troops in the country much longer than that.


Web 2.0 Firms Face Unusual Problem: Too Many Customers

By Constance Loizos, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Mar. 8--More and more Web 2.0 start-ups are running into a surprising problem: too many customers.   Make that too many customers in the wrong countries.   Although the Internet is a global medium, U.S.


Ariel Sharon's massacre in the Gaza Strip is nominated for a dragging continuous phase. The reason is not because the short-range Al-Qassam rockets are thumping targets inside the Hebrew State and impeding


Explosion Hits Islamabad Hotel, Causes Casualties

An explosion hit the Marriott Hotel in the central area of Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Thursday, slightly injuring five people, but the government said it was not a terrorist attack.


Aging nicely, LeBron leaves teens for 20s

LeBron James used to bring his birth certificate along to AAU games to prove his age. "They questioned me because of the level of my game," the Cleveland Cavaliers forward recalled last week.


"Tu la conosci Claudia?" di Massimo Venier

Il cinema di Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo. ChissÃ  se i puristi ci passeranno una simile "irriverenza". Sia come sia, Ã¨ innegabile che, film dopo film, il celebre trio comico stia sviluppando una poetica, e persino


Equestrian star Zara Phillips wins the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.


Oil prices fuel increase in Virgin surcharges

Virgin Blue is increasing its domestic and international fuel surcharge fees as a result of record high oil prices. The domestic flight surcharge will go from $6 per sector to $10, while the surcharge on international


Indian police on Tuesday released sketches of two men suspected in the bombing that killed at least 68 passengers aboard a Pakistani-bound train north of New Delhi.


It was just another Bowl Championship Series selection Sunday, as unhappy teams from coast-to-coast once again sparked debate about the BCS, even if there were mostly agreement that USC and Oklahoma


Comment is free: Mark Seddon: There may be a simpler reason why North Korea has not disclosed its nuclear inventory


Israel's cabinet approves the appointment of Maj Gen Gabi Ashkenazi as the new head of its armed forces.


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


PARIS Aug. 29, 2004 - President Jacques Chirac dispatched his foreign minister to the Middle East on Sunday to work for the release of two French reporters abducted in Iraq, vowing to spare no effort to


A jury Wednesday acquitted all five defendants charged with murder in the 1982 death of Italian financier Roberto Calvi, who was called "God's banker" for his close ties to the Vatican.


Monaco, in passerella merletti e tessuti datati


Muddy waters still occupied the heart of Gonaives last weekend, three weeks after Tropical Storm Jeanne provoked flash floods that killed some 1,900 and left 900 presumed dead.


The acting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner on Monday disputed a published report that said agency officials knew before Oct. 5 that British health authorities might suspend


(Sept. 29, 2004) -- New England and Philadelphia clearly are the cream of the crop so far this season. I like Indianapolis, too, but I'm still not sold on its defense.


One-time JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect John Mark Karr was offered a plea deal Tuesday on child pornography charges that would free him on probation.


Microsoft beats SOA drum with ESB guidelines

(InfoWorld) - Heralding the most viable, "real-world" approach to building SOAs (service-oriented architectures)Â this week,Â MicrosoftÂ  unveiled new guidelines for partners create an enterprise service bus (ESB). Usually, BEA Systems and IBM beat the SOA drum the loudest, but Microsoft renamed its Business Process and Integration Conference for BizTalk partners "SOA and Business Process Conference" with the aim demonstrate that it, too, has a plan for helping customers build SOAs. Microsoft has had itsÂ business process integration product BizTalk since 2000, but it has not been as vocal as competitors BEA and IBM in discussing a comprehensive SOA strategy. SOA is the next generation of enterprise software architectures, in which applications and services within the IT system are loosely coupled and able to be integrated piecemeal to form custom, or "composite," applications from various components across the enterprise. Microsoft worked with partner Neudesic to provide sample code and documentation for using BizTalk Server to build an ESB, which Microsoft defines as a set of capabilities -- such as mediation, transformation and integration -- for connecting business processes and services throughout the organization, said Steven Martin, a Microsoft director of product management. The company also unveiled a new adapter for Extensible Markup Language-based BizTalk that enables customers to connect the product more easily to IBM mainframe and AS/400 systems. The technology, called the BizTalk Adapter for Host Systems, is based on technologies available in Microsoft's Host Integration Server product, which the company has had for some time, Martin said. John Devadoss, a Microsoft director of architecture, said it is still finding a lot of misconceptions about SOAs among its customers, who think they have to rearchitect their entire software infrastructure "from the top down" to build SOAs. On the contrary, Microsoft believes that SOAs are more successful if there is a "real-world business driver" behind the architecture, he said. "In the real world, the success stories we see are customers taking a pragmatic, middle-out approach," he said. "The only way to truly track to the needs of the business is to take small steps along the way. The mega projects are either big science projects that never get finished or they diverge from the needs of the business."ADVERTISEMENTMAKE SOA REAL WITH IBM WEBSPHERE PODCASTStreamline processes and maximize efficiency within a proven service oriented architecture. Take back control of your business processes with IBM WebSphere.


Japan presses for U.N. stand on N.Korea nuclear vow

Japan pressed on with efforts on Thursday to secure a U.N. condemnation of North Korea's nuclear test threat after Washington, in its starkest warning so far, said it would not live with a nuclear-armed Pyongyang.


To retain staff, more companies providing 'concierge services'

MIAMI - Memorial Healthcare System's employees can get an oil change and their clothes dry cleaned without leaving work. General Mills workers can skip traffic and long lines when they mail packages or get jewelry repaired. And Ernst & Young staffers need only pick up a phone to have someone plan their vacation or research nursing homes for an elderly ...


MINNEAPOLIS -- With Randy Moss relegated to two snaps of decoy duty, Daunte Culpepper and the Minnesota Vikings shifted gears and grinded one out against the Tennessee Titans.


HONG KONG - If Hong Kong political candidates finish in a dead heat, the election will be decided by the luck of the draw - from a bag of numbered pingpong balls.    It may sound more like bingo than politics, but under Hong Kong electoral rules, the tied candidates must each pick a ball at random...


Liverpool were good value for the three points after going behind to a Patrick Kluivert goal at Anfield. The Dutchman's sharp finish sparked the game into life after 32 minutes and three minutes later Titus Bramble headed into his own net to make it 1-1.


Pentagon: 10 new detainees at Guantanamo

The military has transferred 10 prisoners from Afghanistan to the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the first time new detainees have arrived at the naval base in 10 months.


World is impatient for reform, Paulson tells China

China must step up the pace of economic reforms because the rest of the world is growing impatient for it to do so, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Thursday.


Episcopal church begins meeting, showdown on gays

U.S. Episcopal bishops began a conference on Thursday expected to be dominated by a schism over gay clergy and same-sex unions that threatens to split the global Anglican church.


Jackie Stewart is optimistic Silverstoneâs place on next yearâs Formula One calendar can be saved. Talks between Formula One chiefs and Silverstoneâs owners are understood to be at an advanced stage


Experts agree: 2004 was the best of times, and the worst of times for those concerned about IT security. It was a year with high-profile arrests of virus authors, and the explosion of online crimes, from cyberextortion to identity theft, a year in which ISPs (Internet service providers) won millions in damages from spammers, and spam messages increased by 40 percent.


Satellite surprise highlights U.S.-China gap: official

China's test of an anti-satellite weapon last month underscores U.S. frustration in efforts to forge reliable communications with the secretive Chinese military, a senior Pentagon official said on Thursday.


Wall Street retreated Thursday after the chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke, forecast a âsluggishâ economy until later in the year.


Theyâre Working on Their Own, Just Side by Side

Equipped with cellphones and Wi-Fi, young people who work independently are banding together in shared spaces.


US Navy looks to achieve spy-fi miracle-dork capability

'OK Brains, where's the secret enemy HQ?' The US Office of Naval Research (ONR), one of the Pentagon's many securo-boffin pork outlets, is having a timely look at dealing with the threat from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) - military speak for terrorist bombs.â¦


Taliban growing stronger in Afghanistan: UK report

The British-led NATO force in Afghanistan does not have enough troops to carry out its mission and the Taliban show worrying signs of growing stronger, a report by Britain's parliament has found.


Firenze, 18:28 - CICLISMO, BALLERINI: PER CONTRATTO PRESTO TUTTO A POSTO

Nessun caso contratto tra Ballerini e la federciclismo. E' stato lo stesso ct azzurro a spiegare la ...


Stocks End Lower, Xilinx Pulls Down Techs

Stocks extended a New Year's slide on  Wednesday as a lower revenue outlook from chip maker Xilinx  Inc. XLNX.O hurt technology shares, while a dividend increase  by insurer American International Group Inc. AIG.N helped to  limit blue-chip losses.


India isolates 26 people as bird flu spreads in Asia

KOLKATA, India  - India has put 26 people in isolation with bird flu symptoms and hundreds more people are being monitored, officials said on Friday as Pakistan and Thailand reported outbreaks of bird flu in poultry.


EMI mulls unprotected Web song sales: sources

Music label EMI Group is in talks  to release a large portion of its music catalog for Web sales  without technological protections against piracy that are  included in most music bought over the Internet now, sources  said on Thursday.


Erdogan's wisdom in question over adultery issue

Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, is said to have once told Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Turkish counterpart: "Remember, Tayyip, you're no longer the mayor of Istanbul.


Big Firms Broke Rules After Katrina Cleanup

Large companies awarded million-dollar government contracts for Hurricane Katrina cleanup are bending or exploiting rules aimed at helping small companies share the work, a report by the Government Accountability Office said.


KDDI to Launch Cellphone Device With IC Tag-Reading Ability in Fall

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo  Sep. 4--TOKYO -- KDDI Corp., the major phone carrier, will launch a new  device this fall that will allow mobile-phone users to read data on integrated  circuit tags when the device is attached to a mobile phone, company officials  said Monday.


In September, the city of Philadelphia announced its plans to invest in a new wireless mesh network based on the current Wi-Fi 802.11b standard. By deploying Wi-Fi antennae on streetlights and other traffic control devices, city officials hope they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot, according to a press release on the city's website.


The victory pushed the Rangers into sixth place in the Eastern Conference and also snapped their 0-7-2 slide against Western teams this season.


William Shatner pledges USD 200k for Space Travel

Traveling in space has been a desire for many since ages. Nevertheless, it only seems to be coming true in this millennium. Even though we are still years away from mass scale space tourism, the enthusiasm


ATLANTA -- Brock Berlin threw three touchdown passes and Frank Gore rushed for 115 yards as No. 4 Miami beat Georgia Tech, 27-3, yesterday in its first ACC road game.


Teens Exercise Less as They Become Adults

Many teens do not get enough exercise and spend too much time in front of a television or computer screen. Yet, the few who are physically active do not


Online giant adds local search advertising model that holds promise for small business.


Cancer Drug May Elude Many Women Who Need It

New evidence is raising questions about the tests used to prescribe the breast cancer drug Herceptin, which was initially seen as a model for tailored medicine.


N.J. Woman, 60, Gives Birth to Twin Boys

By MATTHEW VERRINDER HACKENSACK, N.J. - A 60-year-old woman became a mother, twice over, when she delivered a pair of boys Tuesday. Frieda Birnbaum gave birth to "Baby A" at 12:44 p.m.


Dubai, 19:54 - CALCIO, TORNEO DI DUBAI: INTER SCONFITTA DALL'INTERNACIONAL

Nella finale del Torneo di Dubai, la squadra brasiliana dell'Internacional di Porto Alegre ha battut...


ATHENS, Greece - Justin Gatlin ran the race of his life Sunday night, barely holding off the fastest Olympic 100 field in history to win the gold in 9.85 seconds. Francis Obikwelu of Portugal got the silver in 9.86...


Hamas challenges Egypt's bid to close Gaza border

RAFAH, Gaza Strip  - Egyptian security forces greatly reduced their presence along the breached Gaza border late on Friday after Palestinian militants defied their attempts to seal the gaps by bulldozing a new opening.


Hostage-takers free 32 women and children but are still holding more than 300  people at a school in Russia.


Conferma dell'Impregilo, Passarin ha telefonato a casa


Test of Brain Device Is Setback for Maker

Results from a crucial clinical trial showed that Northstar Neuroscienceâs brain-stimulating device failed to help stroke victims recover the use of their arms and hands.


Previste due joint venture, titolo sale in Borsa


'You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!' A poll of 1,000 UK film buffs has rated The Italian Job as the "all-time favourite British film", The Sun reports.â¦


Oil prices climbed Friday, closing above $55 a barrel for the first time, on worries that supplies will be stretched thin this winter while demand from China remains solid.


Kerkorian sold GM shares to avoid long fight: WSJ

Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian sold his stake in General Motors Corp.  after deciding that he did not want to participate in a lengthy fight with management for control of the world's biggest car maker, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.


Ministro della Difesa commenta rinvio a giudizio militari


Cowboys' Owens Spits in Face of Falcons' Hall

Despite a CowboysÃÂ¿ victory, Terrell Owens is the talk of the postgame because he spit in the face of the FalconsÃÂ¿ DeAngelo Hall and continues to play despite warnings from doctors.


Oil slides to six-month low on swelling stocks

Oil prices slid to fresh six-month lows   on Wednesday on rising winter fuel stocks and waning concern   about Iran, but the world's largest exporter Saudi Arabia   signaled the market may have fallen enough.


CALCIO, CAPELLO: ALLA JUVENTUS SI RIPARTE DA ZERO

TORINO - Ripartire da zero, cioe' lasciarsi alle spalle i grandi successi degli ultimi anni o la scorsa deludente stagione: e' questo il messaggio lanciato da Fabio Capello per l' esordio in campionato della Juventus domani a Brescia, dove potrebbero


ADV: $175,000 Mortgage for Under $730/Month

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It's no flash in the pan Following on from our offers on the latest Dreamweaver CS3 and Photoshop CS3 titles, we thought we couldn't look at those exciting new releases without at least visiting Flash CS3, another part of the Adobe CS3 software dynasty.â¦


Gators shoot for repeat NCAA championship

Florida junior forward Joakim Noah has never regretted his decision to delay a lucrative NBA career and try for a second straight NCAA title.


Italy's former justice minister, who resigned over a corruption probe, withdraws his party from the ruling coalition.


Kerry Tries Faith to Win Undecided Voters

Democrat John Kerry on Sunday tried to persuade late-deciding voters that they can put their faith in his leadership by describing the values and beliefs that he says have guided him and would shape his presidency.


I titoli scontano il fallimento dell'opa su Londra


A Malaysian rock singer who stripped off his shirt and bared his chest to reveal a bright red Superman logo has been barred from television concerts for three months by the countryâs media authority.


Chilean Judge Charges Pinochet in Rights Case

SANTIAGO, Chile  - A Chilean judge on Monday  formally charged Augusto Pinochet with homicide and kidnapping  in one of many pending cases related to human rights abuses  committed during his 17-year rule, and ordered house arrest for  the former dictator.


Frase esatta e' 'servono piu' sforzi per riduzione spesa'


Defending champion Lidiya Grigoryeva, 2006 winner Rita Jeptoo, and two-time runner-up Jelena Prokopcuka top a strong women's field for the 112th running of the Boston Marathon, set for April 21, sponsor John Hancock Financial announced yesterday.


Berlin film festival fails to reel in the critics

You know it has not been a vintage Berlin film festival when the leading contender for top prizes falls somewhere between "average" and "good" in the critics' ratings


RIAA to feds: Make XM-Sirius pay more, restrict listeners' recording

Blog: Recording industry tells federal regulators the proposed merger shouldn't be approved unless the combined satellite radio providers pay "fair market" royalties and do more to protect their content.


Second Opinion: For Cancer Patients, Empathy Goes a Long Way

At a scary time for patients, too few doctors ask about feelings, a new study finds.


Sport: FA indicates it will not back the Premier League's plans in case it harms England's World Cup bid


New Hampshire is where Iowa's Democratic caucus victors get ratified and where its Republican winners get stung. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee headed into the Granite State on Friday as Iowa's presidential champions, one hoping to ride history's trend and the other eager to break it. Neither can expect it to be easy.


Post 9/11, Islam flourishes among blacks

Islam is growing fast among African Americans, who are undeterred by increased scrutiny of Muslims in the United States since the September 11 attacks, according to imams and experts.


Rocky Road: Planet hunting gets closer to Earth

Astronomers have discovered the three lightest planets known outside the solar system, moving researchers closer to the goal of finding extrasolar planets that resemble Earth.


They don't consider that a riot in Brazil

What riot? "An Argentine friend of mine was a little derisive of the Pacers-Pistons eruption," says reader Mike Gaynes. "He snorted, 'Is that what Americans call a riot?


December 28, 2004 -- AMMAN, Jordan - A military court sentenced a radical Muslim preacher and three Saudi fugitives sympathetic to al Qaeda to 15 years in jail yesterday for possessing arms in an alleged plot to attack US troops in Jordan.


Former Viacom (NYSE: VIA) Chief Operating Officer Mel Karmazin being named CEO at Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) shouldn't have come as much of a surprise.


Cresce dell'1% dopo dato scorte Usa, inferiori a previsioni


The dollar strengthened against most  major currencies on Friday as dealers shrugged off soaring gold  and oil prices and bought the currency largely on technical and  positioning grounds.


Empoli, 17:10 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: ALMIRON A RISCHIO PER PRIMA DI CAMPIONATO

Problemi in casa Empoli a quattro giorni dall'esordio in campionato con la Sampdoria. Hanno lavorato...


Apple says iPhone to access YouTube content

Apple Inc.'s  widely  anticipated music and video playing iPhone will allow  subscribers to wirelessly stream material from Google Inc.'s   popular video sharing site YouTube, Apple said on  Wednesday.


Afghans Prepare to Count Votes Despite Boycott

Election officials in Afghanistan  collected ballots on Sunday from a historic presidential vote  which started enthusiastically but ended in turmoil after most  of the candidates announced a boycott.


Vatican blasts "Golden Compass" as Godless and  hopeless

The Vatican on Wednesday condemned the film "The Golden Compass," which some have called anti-Christian, saying it promotes a cold and hopeless world without God.


Age of "green economics" is upon us: U.N.'s Ban

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said  on Thursday the world is on the cusp of "the age of green  economics" and called on nations to cooperate to fight global  warming and promote the transformation.


Terminally ill man kills himself, sparks debate on right-to-die issue

OTTAWA (CP) - A sickly Marcel Tremblay consumed two beers, two shrimp and a crab cake at what he called "a living wake" on Friday, then went home and killed himself, sparking a countrywide debate on the right-to-die issue.


High-Tech Japan Aims to Stop Counterfeit Banknotes

Holograms and kaleidoscopes of shimmering colors will be part of Japan's latest hi-tech response to the growing number of banknote counterfeiting cases troubling authorities.


In every culture, the return of the racial repressed takes a distinct theatrical form.


Dow Jones a +14 punti, SP +3,7, Nasdaq a +6


Prison maintenance workers stage a 48-hour strike to protest against a pay deal unions describe as 'insulting'.


Federconsumatori: tra i cibi piu' cari sale e acqua


Police in Indian-administered Kashmir fire teargas shells to break up violent protests against a court order to hang a Kashmiri man.


Augmenting its technology assets and pushing into subscription services, Google (Quote, Chart) announced today that it has acquired digital mapping specialist Keyhole for an undisclosed sum.


Kraft Foods Inc. KFT.N on Tuesday  posted lower quarterly profit, weighed down by restructuring  charges.


Jeremy Mayfield last night earned a spot in NASCAR's new Chase for the Championship the old-fashioned way. Down to his last chance and with the pressure on, the former Fairgrounds


Nigerian kidnappers demand money for British girl

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria  - Contacts began on Friday to try to win the release of a British toddler seized by kidnappers who have threatened to kill her unless they are paid ransom.


Rock, Paper, Scissors: High Drama in the Tournament Ring

The rules are simple but the competition is fierce at the D.C. National Rock Paper Scissors Tournament.


After producing some of TVâs most successful recent shows, Ben Silverman is trying to revive NBCâs slumping entertainment division.


Federal and state wildlife officials said Friday they are investigating the killing of a grizzly bear in north-central Idaho, where the last confirmed sighting of the species was in 1946.


Beach Boys star Brian Wilson is honoured by the US Recording Academy, the body which awards the Grammys.


Senate May Be More Diverse After Election

WASHINGTON - Voters this fall could take small steps toward increased diversity in the Senate.    After the election, the chamber will have its first black member in six years, and the possibility exists that one or two Hispanic candidates could end a quarter-century absence of Latino representation...


Senator Hagel retiring, not running for president

Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, a harsh critic of the Iraq war, plans to retire and will not seek the Republican presidential nomination next year, a source said on Saturday.


British minister sees Iraq vote on schedule

British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon, who visited troops in Iraq today, said he saw no reason to delay next month's election as preparations are on track.


VATICANO - Emergenza educativa, sostegno alla famiglia fondata sul matrimonio, aumento della povertÃ , penalizzazione delle strutture sanitarie cattoliche: le prioritÃ  indicate da Benedetto XVI agli Amministratori della Regione Lazio, del Comune e della Provincia di Roma CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - ÂCambiano i tempi e le situazioni, ma non si indeboliscono e non si attenuano lÂamore e la sollecitudine del Papa per tutti coloro che vivono in queste terre, tanto profondamente segnate dalla grande e vivente ere...


Channel tunnel operator Eurotunnel unveiles a turnaround plan involving redundancies and cuts in services, as it bids to see off its Â£6.4bn debts.


Hollinger International confirmed in court papers that it is planning to distribute some of the proceeds from the sale of the Telegraph Group to shareholders, a move that


Former Mexican pop superstar Gloria Trevi has been cleared of sex abuse charges after a court ruled there was not enough evidence against her.


Disporra' di casino' e letti matrimoniali


Georgia likens Russia's treatment of its citizens since the spying row to a "mild form of ethnic cleansing".


A week after leaving a 45-day rehab program, actress Lindsay Lohan has turned herself in to police to face charges of drunken driving in connection with a May car crash.


Scientists discover yet another reason why red wine is so healthy

Spanish scientists find that drinking red wine could protect against lung cancer, but white wine may increase the risk. Researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela found that the tannins and


GE to Buy Back $15 Bln in Stock, Raises Dividend

General Electric Co., the world's biggest company by market value, said it will buy back as much as $15 billion in stock and raise its dividend as Chief Executive Jeffrey Immelt's growth strategy generates more cash and profit.


U.N. and African Union close to deal on Darfur troops

The United Nations and the  African Union reached tentative agreement on Wednesday on a  23,000-strong peacekeeping force for Darfur by glossing over a  dispute on who controls the operation.


Solana sees "new chapter" in EU-Iran nuclear talks

EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana sees the prospect of a "new chapter" being opened in the Union's relationship with Iran in the wake of the International Atomic Energy Agency's toned down resolution.


Summary: Ukraine Court Orders New Run-Off

WHAT HAPPENED: The Ukraine Supreme Court declared the results of the disputed Nov. 21 presidential run-off election invalid and ordered a new runoff on Dec. 26 between Western-leaning Viktor Yushchenko and Kremlin-backed Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych.


At stake is $356 million fine imposed in July for noncompliance.


DUBLIN -- Negotiations on reviving power-sharing in Northern Ireland, the goal of the 1998 peace accord, are to resume today on the 10th anniversary of an Irish Republican Army cease-fire.


PlaylistMag.com iTunes, iPod Web site launches

MacCentral - PlaylistMag.com launched this week as a resource for digital music enthusisasts using a Mac or Windows operating systems. Edited by Christopher Breen, a Macworld columnist and author of the popular book Secrets of the iPod, PlaylistMag.com will feature free music downloads, playlists from musicians and celebrities, and a community forum where users can share their tips, tricks and even their own playlists with other digital music fans.


Shed no tears for Rulon Gardner. Yes, that really was Gardner, the only man brave enough to not just stand up to the invincible Alexander Karelin but to beat him, nearly


Striking screenwriters cancel own awards show

Striking film and television  writers on Thursday canceled their own annual awards dinner,  saying that no show honoring the best screenplays of 2007 will  be held until their labor action has ended.


'Star Wars' creator readies 'Clone Wars'

The wars aren't over for "Star Wars" creator George Lucas. Lucas said Wednesday he's making an animated TV series of "Clone Wars" that could air next year, although he hasn't sold the show to a network yet. The series is set during the time when the Republic is fighting a civil war against separatists led by Count Dooku.


Prima colloquio con Mubarak, poi sara' ad Amman e Damasco


Science & environment: Giant sea creatures have been found by Australian scientists in the deep waters around Antarctica


ETA Urged to Quit Fight as 17 More Suspects Jailed

Spain's Basque regional government called on armed separatist group ETA to renounce violence on Tuesday, stepping up political pressure on the severely weakened guerrillas to lay down their arms.


Nei calcoli relativi al commercio con l'estero


Close relatives of cancer patients are often at substantially higher risk than the population at large of developing cancer themselves, a study of 32,000 cancer patients over nearly 50 years has revealed.


UBS AG, Europeâs largest bank by assets, reported its first quarterly loss in almost five years after $4.4 billion in losses and writedowns on fixed-income securities.


'Dolly' Scientists May Clone Human Embryos

The creators of Dolly the sheep, the world's first mammal cloned from an adult, want to create cloned human embryos for stem cell research, one of the scientists said Wednesday.


Pakistan trooper killed in gunfire from radical mosque

A Pakistani paramilitary trooper was shot dead during gunfire from a mosque run by a Taliban-style movement during clashes between security forces and Islamic students in Islamabad on Tuesday.


Blog: It's finally released in the good ol' U. S. of A.


The fate of the Detroit date of the "Best of Both Worlds" tour is still uncertain, though it's looking highly unlikely that R. Kelly will perform on a double bill with Jay-Z as originally scheduled.


Methane link strengthens life-on-Mars theory

Paris - The European Space Agency (ESA) said on Monday that it had found concentrations of water vapour and the gas methane in the same places on Mars, a finding which strengthens speculation that the Red Planet could be a haven for microbial life.


California company sells cloned cat, generating ethics debate

The first cloned-to-order pet sold in the United States is named Little Nicky, an eight-week-old kitten delivered to a Texas woman saddened by the loss of a cat she had owned for 17 years.


Brazilian mining giant Vale said on Monday it has held takeover talks with Anglo-Swiss rival Xstrata, which analysts said could lead to deal worth more than $100 billion.


Sempre piÃ¹ "cool" la mania del knitting, o tricotage: lavorare la maglia, ai ferri o all'uncinettoSi moltiplicano i Knitting CafÃ©, nascono nuove forme d'arte e movimenti anche "politici"                                          Sferruzzare, che passione a Firenze il primo raduno                                                                                L'appuntamento Ã¨ fino al 7 luglio alla Stazione LeopoldaIn mostra il "Family Dress" e le opere di artisti internazionali di ALESSANDRA VITALI


Paul Pierce nailed the shot that mattered most in a game in which the teams combined to shoot 33 percent (52 for 157). With less than a minute remaining, the Celtics worked the ball around the perimeter, desperately trying to find Pierce.


Rice flies to Iraq; Turkish troops cross border

KIRKUK, Iraq  - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Iraqi leaders on Tuesday to speed up national reconciliation on a trip overshadowed by an incursion by several hundred Turkish troops into northern Iraq.


Crude Oil Falls on Skepticism OPEC Will Adhere to Output Quotas

Crude oil fell on skepticism that members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will enact promised production cuts.


A leading panel of experts handed NASA's leadership a sharp reproof Wednesday, concluding that the space shuttle should be used to service the Hubble Space Telescope and


Rudy Giuliani, having bet almost his entire presidential campaign on Florida, hinted for the first time that he may drop out if he doesn't win the state's primary.


China flags crackdown on "undesirable" online games

China said it would issue new rules  cracking down on "undesirable" elements of online games amid  fears of growing Internet addiction as the number of players  soar, state media reported on Thursday.


NBA stars brighten site of Hurricane Katrina nightmare

Basketball's top stars brought laughter and cheers to the same convention center that was a house of horrors for Hurricane Katrina survivors during a relaxed training session Saturday.


The United States and South Korea signed a free-trade agreement Saturday that reflected U.S. calls for stricter labor and environmental standards.


Citi to list Tokyo shares as early as Nov: sources

Bank Citigroup will list its shares in Tokyo as early as November as part of the financial giant's push into the world's second-largest economy, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.


Â· Conway barred for 10 days and told to repay Â£13,000Â· Support for fully audited expenses is growing


Henrico Frank went from being just another of Germany's 4 million unemployed people to a media celebrity overnight. All it took was a haircut and a shave.


Drug Middleman Plans Hostile Bid for Larger Rival

Express Scripts is planning a $26 billion hostile bid for rival Caremark Rx that would create the nationâs largest pharmacy benefits manager.


Tsunami Victims Prey to Crime from Asia to Europe

Thieves, rapists, kidnappers and hoaxers  are preying on tsunami survivors and families of victims in  Asian refugee camps and hospitals and in the home countries of  European tourists hit by the wave.


Tiki Barber isn't about to take back negative comments he made recently about his former team, though he did clarify one of his remarks about head coach Tom Coughlin.


Liza Minnelli is suing her former driver and bodyguard for $250,000 (Â£124,000) for breach of contract.


Police arrested a group of men planning to attack holy sites around Mecca during the just-completed annual Muslim pilgrimage, the Saudi Interior Ministry said Friday.


Cuba debates economic path ahead under Raul Castro

Cuban economists are busy studying ways to rev up one of the world's last communist-run economies, a step encouraged by acting President Raul Castro since he took over from his ailing brother six months ago.


UN council poised to order Ivory Coast weapons ban

The UN Security Council agreed to a vote on Monday on a resolution imposing an immediate arms embargo on Ivory Coast after government bombings shattered a cease-fire and killed nine French peacekeepers.


Reuters Up on Report Instinet Up for Sale

Shares in global news and information  provider Reuters Group Plc rose to their highest level since  April after a report Thursday that the firm may sell its U.S.  electronic trading subsidiary, dealers said.


One killed as Myanmar troops battle protests

Troops fired shots over the heads of large crowds in Myanmar's main city on Wednesday, sending people scurrying for cover as a crackdown against the biggest anti-junta protests in 20 years intensified.


Featured posts from the CNET Blog Network--July 19

Blog: An interview with the CEO of Red Hat and a ruling from Europe on ISPs and digital music.


Polanski to be honored by European film biz

Oscar-winning  director Roman Polanski will receive a lifetime achievement  honor during the European Film Awards in Warsaw on December 2,  organizers said Tuesday.


Chile's Pinochet Is Hospitalized Ahead of Ruling

Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was hospitalized on Saturday with a possible stroke, ahead of an expected court ruling on Monday on whether he should be tried in a human rights case.


Oil prices struck another record high on Thursday and remained supported above $47 by a fall in US crude stockpiles and threats by insurgents in Iraq against oil facilities.


Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announced Wednesday that he is exploring a run for mayor of Chicago and said it is "more likely than not" that he will enter the February contest.


Yushchenko Urges Ukrainians to Vote, Defend Choice

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko told voters on Wednesday the re-run of Ukraine's rigged presidential election would be no "easy stroll" and urged them to cast ballots to make certain of his victory.


A twin brother's male hormones  can reduce his female twin's chances of giving birth, a study claims.


Airlines Headed For USD$5 Billion Loss - IATA

International airlines are heading for a near USD$5 billion loss this year, largely due to the rise in oil prices, the industry's global body said on Tuesday.


Pay for NHS consultants has risen by 16% in the last three years, with average salaries in excess of Â£110,000, figures show.


Cheap drug could save lives in poor nations: report

A cheap drug that prevents a deadly complication in pregnancy could save the lives of tens of thousands of women in poor countries each year, a health group said in a report on Thursday.


Sony on Tuesday showed a smaller, book-sized PlayStation 2 that will go on sale worldwide next month and help the Japanese electronics giant cut costs as video-game consoles continue to drop in price.


The chancellor is considering devolving day-to-day control of the NHS to an independent board, should he become PM.


KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - An independent body will investigate claims that Afghanistan's first direct presidential election was tainted by widespread fraud, officials said Sunday.


Geoff Hoon announces a major restructuring of the Army, which will see four battalions cut and regiments merged.


After losing back-to-back presidential elections, Democratic leaders are trying to figure out how to make the party more relevant to mainstream Americans and keep it from slipping into perpetual minority-party status.


NBC Hastily Gathers Stars for Tsunami Aid

Madonna, Elton John, Nelly, Kenny Chesney and other musicians converged on an NBC Universal studio Saturday for a hastily arranged TV benefit concert for tsunami victims.


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New Delhi: India on Tuesday successfully test-fired for the first time a surface-to-surface version of the supersonic missile BrahMos it has jointly developed with Russia.


Bulgarian pop diva keeps flame burning for Castro

Yordanka Hristova was once called "the bride of all Cubans" and was so popular on Fidel Castro's island that Cuban families named their daughters after her.


Slew of multiplayer options helps 'Halo 2' fulfill hype

"Halo 2," which went on sale in November, shattered video game sales records, but does it live up to the hype? Yes. And in spades.


Years into project, Sun releases Linux-on-Solaris software

Sun's BrandZ technology, which lets Linux applications run on a virtual slice of a Solaris x86 installation, is finally ready for prime time.


RESCUERS were today scouring flood-ravaged coasts across Asia after tidal waves killed at least 15,000 people. The death toll is still rising rapidly more than 24 hours after the world's strongest quake in 40 years.


Nasa's robotic rover Opportunity sends back more images as it edges towards Victoria Crater.


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Checkmate. The Anaheim Ducks' defensive stalwarts are hurting the Ottawa Senators on offense, too. Samuel Pahlsson figured out sharp Senators goalie Ray Emery with 5:44 left in the third period to give the Ducks a 1-0 victory over Ottawa on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the...


UPDATE 1-DR Horton 4th-quarter earnings jump

Homebuilder DR Horton Inc. (DHI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 52 percent increase in quarterly profit on strong new home sales orders and forecast stronger-than


Poesia e ballo con 'Storie di tango', dal 7/10 al 2/12


Maoist rebels in Nepal reject a two-month deadline for peace talks set by the government.


Study Shows Health Benefit for Immigrants

A new report suggests that immigrant children are better protected from higher rates of obesity, asthma, and adolescent risk-taking than native-born and Americanized children.


Checks from Hollywood's A-list stars such as George Clooney, Eddie Murphy and Barbra Streisand added up to an expected, one-night take of $1 million for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.


Prosecutor: Players, Fans To Be Held Accountable For Brawl

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Investigators are mulling whether to file criminal charges in connection with the brawl at Friday's Pacers-Pistons game, and neither player nor fan will be spared if prosecution is warranted, Oakland County's prosecutor said Monday.


HAMID Karzai maintained his clear majority in the Afghan presidential elections as the vote count passed 75 per cent today, according to the official poll website.


Concert Review : The Passion of Shakira, With Adulation She Can Take or Leave

During her sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, the unflappable Shakira seemed more invincible than ever.


Bank of England set to sit tight over rates

Bank of England policymakers were widely predicted to freeze British interest rates at 4.75 percent after a surprise hike to borrowing costs last month, experts said.


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Government contractors, which have been riding a wave of unprecedented growth since the Sept. 11 attacks, are starting to feel the effects of an industry-wide slowdown as the government tightens its technology spending, according to company officials and industry observers.


British royal watchers on wedding alert for William

Britain's royal-watchers  are on red alert -- is Prince William, the future king, about  to ask his college sweetheart to marry him?


Britain's Blair Sends Message Of Support To Clinton

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has sent a message of support to former US President Bill Clinton following news he is to undergo heart surgery, Blair's office said on Friday.


French film star Philippe Noiret, whose trademark hangdog face delighted cinema audiences, has died, French authorities said on Thursday. He was 76.


After rain softened the course at the Canadian Open, Jim Furyk and Justin RoseÃÂ each shot 63 onÃÂ Thursday for the first-round lead.


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The New England Council Releases Studies on Rhode Island's Aging Workforce

New England's aging workforce could stall  economic development and job growth in the future, according to a report  prepared by Northeastern University's Center  for Labor Market Studies. The report was released today as part of The  New England Council's Older Worker Initiative.


US rapper 50 Cent postpones his European tour, prompting questions over his retirement.


Embarking on his first visit to Jerusalem as president, George W. Bush pressed Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Wednesday to seize what he called an historic opportunity and make tough concessions for peace.


Anti-Bush Protesters Battle Police at Chile Summit

Hooded anti-American marchers protesting an Asia-Pacific summit in Chile on Friday hurled Molotov cocktails and stones at police who retaliated with water cannons and tear gas.


Japan's "team Abe" faces leadership test on reform

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has  made two things clear during his first week in office -- growth  is the key to fiscal reform, and his office will be the center  of decision-making.


Children's apparel retailer Gymboree Corp.  said on Tuesday its third-quarter net profit fell sharply as fierce competition with rivals forced it to cut prices and bit into profit margins.


Doubleheader in Florida filled with playoff implications

com. There are two weeks left in Octoberquest, and most of the attention today will be on a doubleheader in Florida that was never on the original schedule.


Share prices fall sharply on India's main indices amid fears that a US recession could herald a global slowdown.


Another 4,000 police are sacked in India's Uttar Pradesh state over claims they were recruited illegally.


DUTCH club Feyenoord won the battle of the former winners to reach the last 32 of the UEFA Cup yesterday after a 2-1 victory over German side Schalke 04.


A US delegation headed by Secretary of State Colin Powell and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, brother of President George W. Bush, will travel to southern Asia Sunday to assess humanitarian needs, a White House spokesman said Thursday.


Hurricane Frances Strengthens in Atlantic

Hurricane Frances grew into a Category 2 storm Friday in the Atlantic, but was not expected to threaten land in the near future.


WRAPUP 2-Ruling on Stelco finance deal delayed, GM work lost

A Canadian court postponed making a ruling on Monday on a Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) refinancing deal for Canada's No.


The total price of all Britain's private housing stock reaches the Â£3.3 trillion mark, tripling its value 10 years ago.


Leader Cgil, manovra dovra' tutelare le fasce deboli


NEW YORK -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. on Tuesday said higher investment banking fees and smart bets in mortgage-backed bonds helped it easily beat Wall Street expectations for the fourth fiscal quarter.


German import prices surge on back of runaway oil prices

Prices of goods imported into Germany continued to race ahead in September, driven by rising oil and raw materials prices, data published by the federal statistics office, Destatis, showed.


(CBS) If you thought that the drive, determination and spirit that carried the United States to the moon is gone, that "The Right Stuff" is history, think again.


Angry Iraqi villagers fired into the air on Saturday as they buried more than a dozen victims of a U.S. airstrike that Sunni leaders condemned as a massacre.


iMac the âcoolest-looking desktop on the marketâ

In their weekly technology column for ABC News, Jonathan Blum and Dan Evans indicate that âthe latest version of Appleâs iMac desktop definitely deserves to be one of our picks of the week. It is impressive from both a technical and design standpoint.â iMac, they say offers âa tasteful combo of black and gray aluminum that will make even the dullest cubicle or home office look cool.â Whatâs more, they believe that any consumer âlooking to get going in the home media network thingâthat is, storing and routing music and movies to TV screens around the home using a digital networkâshould consider the new iMac.â


The US Congress hears that BP's failure to maintain oil pipelines at the largest US oil field was "unacceptable".


Theater of the Absurd: Will 'Down Under' Help Take Bush under?

LOS ANGELES -- It's not the longest-running war in the world by any means -- there's Sudan and there's, well, it's a substantial list.


Scientist Who Cited Drug's Risks Is Barred From FDA Panel

The Food and Drug Administration has told a researcher that he cannot be part of an advisory panel that will meet early next year to review the safety of a class of drugs, COX-2 inhibitors, used to treat arthritis and pain.


Varese, 18:51 - BASKET, VARESE: KEYS KO, SALTA LA GARA CON NAPOLI

Il play della Wirlpool Varese Billy Keys si è infortunato durante la gara di domenica con Bie...


Wall Street's fourth-quarter rally gave stock mutual funds a solid performance for 2004, with small-cap equity funds and real estate funds scoring some of the biggest returns. Large-cap growth equities and technology-focused funds had the slimmest gains.


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Analysts: HPâs business unlikely to be tainted

(InfoWorld) - Although Hewlett-Packard's spying scandal has led to the resignation of four high-ranking officials and evoked comparisons in Congress to Watergate and fraud at Enron, it isn't likely to impede the company's long-term ability to compete, analysts and investors said. So far, these groups said, there has been scant evidence linking Mark Hurd to the legally questionable practice of pretexting, in which investigators probing news leaks impersonated board members and journalists in order to obtain their phone records. So long as Hurd is not shown to have approved or participated in those activities, HP is likely to emerge with its viability intact. "The problem has obviously been recognized and is being rectified, and with time the business will build back to normal," said Alex Vallecillo, a portfolio manager who follows technology stocks at Allegiant Asset Management. "We're all big boys and girls, and we understand what goes on in the corporate boardroom has no effect on the ability of [HP's] products and services to deliver value." Indeed, HP's shares gained 1.6 percent on Thursday, the same day Patricia Dunn, who was forced to resign as the company's chairman last week, was grilled before a hearing convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Ten people involved with the investigation asserted their Fifth Amendment rights in declining to answer representatives' questions. Since Sept. 5, the day before the news of the scandal broke, HP shares have fallen 1.1 percent, compared with a 2.9 percent gain for the Nasdaq composite index and a 2.1 percent gain for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Although the negative attention has been a distraction for HP, "that's a very short-term situation, which I expect to pass soon," said Sunil Reddy, senior portfolio manager at Fifth Third Asset Management. "All the cards are on the table right now; I'd be very surprised if anything new comes out." Analyst Rob Enderle of the Enderle Group, attending an event in New York where HP was showing off new PCs ahead of the Christmas shopping season, agreed. The corporate buyers he's talked to aren't likely to choose HP competitors as a result of the scandal, and he said he expected non-business customers to feel the same way. "It relates to behavior of folks the average consumer doesn't relate with and probably doesn't understand." That said, HP's investigative techniques have become the butt of plenty of jokes, Enderle said, in which business customers tell HP sales staff: "We're probably going to send this out to bid, but you probably already know that because you've been looking at my phone records."


Report: Yukos Is Hit With New Tax Claims

MOSCOW - Russian tax authorities slapped oil giant Yukos and its main production unit with two new tax claims for nearly $10 billion, raising the company's total bill to more than $17.


NEW YORK - ESPN was the only multiple winner in awards for the best media Web sites, claiming the top spots in sports and television categories.


U.S. Data, European Outlook Raise Dollar

The dollar rose on Tuesday after a downbeat assessment on European growth and a less-dire-than-expected read on U.S. consumer confidence encouraged traders to buy back dollars after aggressive selling.


Milano, 14:35 - CALCIO, COPPA ITALIA: SEMIFINALI, ANDATA IN CASA PER INTER E ROMA

Inter e Roma giocheranno in casa le gare di andata delle semifinali di coppa Italia. Lo ha stabilito...


Bethlehem Residents Gloomy About Israel's Security Wall

The security wall Israel is building aims to protect its citizens from Palestinian suicide bombers and other terrorists coming from the West Bank and Gaza.


South Asia is a long way from Pittsfield, but many area residents still want to help in the wake of Sunday's devastating earthquake and tsunami, which, as of yesterday, had


Yokohama, 13:23 - CALCIO, MONDIALE PER CLUB: MILAN IN FINALE

Il Milan si è qualificato per la finale del mondiale per club battendo i giapponesi dell'Uraw...


Israeli troops shot and wounded two Hezbollah guerrillas Monday during a clash in southern Lebanon, the army said, underscoring the fragility of a week-old truce that ended 34 days of fighting.


Eight artic nations agreed to take steps in fighting with Arctic melt and other effects of climate change in the region. At the same time nations with Arctic territory declined to adopt any new steps to counter


Japanese automaker Nissan's profits edge up on sales of $38 billion grow

TOKYO  - Nissan Motor Co., Japan's second biggest automaker, reported a slim 0.5 per cent rise in first half profits Friday despite growing revenue, as an unfavourable exchange rate and sales incentives chipped away at profitability.


NATO To Send Extra Troops to Kosovo for Election NATO will deploy...

French General Yves de Kermabon, commander of the NATO-led peacekeeping force here, and the chief of its U.N. administration, Soeren Jessen-Petersen, said security was a paramount concern ahead of the Oct.


An astrophysicist  is among 68 NI people to be named on the Queen's Birthday Honours list.


Participants at a conference questioning whether the Holocaust took place praised Iran's hard-line president on Tuesday, saying the gathering gives them the chance to air theories casting doubt on the Nazi ...Comment


EU ministers meet in Brussels to plan reconstruction aid for the tsunami-hit Indian Ocean countries.


Palestinians want the Americans to ensure smooth elections

Palestinian leaders outlined plans Sunday to persuade visiting American envoys to pressure Israel into removing troops from urban areas to ensure smooth elections to replace Yasser Arafat.


Two-time Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman joins the growing list of actors lined up to present an Academy Award.


Construction Software Vendor Sues To Block Microsoft's Use Of 'Forefront' Name

TechWeb - Dexter & Chaney says it's been using that name since 1988, and that Microsoft's recent decision to use the "Forefront" brand for its security software risks confusing Dexter's customers.


Wired & Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment.


Avellino, 21:26 - BASKET, SERIE A: AVELLINO PRENDE PECILE

L'Air Avellino (serie A) ha ingaggiato il play Andrea Pecile, 26 anni, che ieri aveva rescisso il co...


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Illinois, Wisconsin Launch Drug Import Program

Illinois and Wisconsin have joined forces to launch the country's first program that allows the residents of Illinois and Wisconsin to purchase lower cost prescriptions from wholesalers in Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland.


A rocket attack in north-west Pakistan kills at least seven people in the town of Bannu, police say.


A man and two teenagers are remanded in custody accused of the murder of a 23-year-old man with learning difficulties.


New look on and off the ice after organizational overhaul

The new general manager, who cut his teeth in the Ottawa Senators front office, views the exercise as an integration issue.


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By Cross, Gareth  Salaried GPs and GP employers benefit from the childcare voucher scheme, says Gareth Cross  Practice staff including salaried GPs can make substantial savings on childcare costs, thanks to a little-known tax incentive.


The European Court of Justice says companies have the right to move to another EU state to cut costs.


CBS Bringing âJerichoâ Back After Protests From Fans

The network reversed course and announced that it had ordered seven new episodes for broadcast late this year or early in 2008.


U.N. Agency Is Moving to Contain Outbreaks of Disease

As rains dilute the salt water and create stagnant pools that could serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, fears have arisen about a surge in viral and parasitic diseases.


South Korea court allows probe of president-elect

South Korea's constitutional court on Thursday ruled that a special counsel investigation into fraud allegations against President-elect Lee Myung-bak could go ahead, even though part of the process was unconstitutional.


Lion Attacks Animal Keeper at Chicago Zoo

A lion attacked an animal keeper at a zoo Thursday, leaving her with serious wounds before fellow workers could shoo the beast away.


Workers at the historic Jaguar plant at Browns Lane in Coventry were today anxiously waiting to find out whether Ford would shut down the factory with the loss of 2,000 jobs.


In the biggest protest in two decades, thousands gather in the Dutch capital to  voice anger at welfare cutbacks.


FRIDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Efforts to include more private insurers in Medicare may be costing the agency more money, new research shows.


After thirty games in charge Berti Vogts has not yet managed to take his win tally into double figures. The German has been under severe pressure in recent weeks after a humiliating drubbing from Hungary but


EMI Names New CFO in Executive Reshuffle

The world's third-largest music company EMI has named former BSkyB executive Martin Stewart as its new finance chief, replacing Roger Faxon, who will move to take control of its powerful publishing unit.


China To Severely Punish Internet Porn Producers

China is cracking down on people who engage in the production of pornographic materials by means of the internet, mobile communication terminals and "phone-sex", according to a report by Xinhua news agency.


U.N. Stresses Tsunami Lessons; Aid Drive Widen

U.S. helicopters stepped up aid flights in tsunami-hit Indonesia Tuesday as U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan urged rich nations to spend more on preventing natural disasters before the next one hits.


Millions mark Christmas around the world

Christians around the world celebrated Christmas Saturday with Pope John Paul II leading prayers for peace and a more tranquil future, as pilgrims flocked to Bethlehem, and Iraqis


Health Plans: A Chance to Choose Hospice, and Hope for a Cure

New hospice programs give patients medical comfort while allowing for sophisticated medical treatments.


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


BEIJING, Aug.19 (Xinhuanet) -- Michael Phelps has taken his haul of gold medals at the Athens Olympics to three after winning the 200 meters butterfly and helping the United States beat Australia in the 4x200 freestyle relay, Shenzhen Daily reported ...


Blazers beat Sonics to win 11th straight

Brandon Roy and Jarrett Jack each scored 17 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers won their 11th straight game with an 89-79 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Tuesday night.


Russia's Lavrov calls for normal ties with Britain

Russia said on Friday it hoped to restore normal relations with Britain following tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats this week, but business leaders said commercial ties could suffer.


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Tra abiti di stilisti italiani e biciclette di Coppi e Moser


When LaMarcus Aldridge recently withdrew from the USA Select Team, it seemed almost fitting. Playing in the shadow of Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy last season and welcoming No. 1 pick Greg Oden earlier this summer, Aldridge often finds himself far from a main attraction with the Portland Trail Blazers. Hard to believe, since the Bulls selected Aldridge with ...


Ravers, traditionalists vie for tango's soul

Sometimes it sounded like a rave,  sometimes like the philharmonic, as innovators and  traditionalists fought for the soul of tango at an annual  festival in Buenos Aires.


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Last Harry Potter book sets online pre-sale record

The seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has become online retailer Amazon's most pre-ordered product, with almost 1.6 million copies bought globally ahead of the book's release on July 21.


Australia PM Gets Down to Work on Fourth Term

Australia's conservative Prime Minister John Howard, handed the most powerful mandate in a generation, got down to work on Monday with reform of telecommunications, labor and media laws high on his agenda.


Dutch police arrests seven in anti-terror operation

ISN SECURITY WATCH (11/11/04) - Seven people have been arrested following a 15-hour anti-terror operation by Dutch police forces, ending a standoff with suspected Islamic terrorists that lasted all day Wednesday.


Strong earthquakes injure 38 in Japan, aftershocks continue

: Strong aftershocks rattled western Japan early Monday after two powerful earthquakes the evening before injured 38 people. The two offshore quakes Sunday -- the first with


Muslims celebrate the holy month with interfaith , blogs, and fasts even during competition.


Life on the Edge Erosion Threatens Thousands of Historical Sites and the Existence of Many By the Sea. So is It Too Late to Throw Our Precious Coast a Lifeline?

By Words Michael Tierney  Alexander Thorburn, who is in his late sixties, has a magnificent weathered face; he looks as crumpled as an old photograph torn from a wallet. Not unexpectedly for a man of the sea he has hands like traffic cones and a handshake like mahogany.


Finally sync your BlackBerry with your Mac

Research In Motion couldn't be bothered to ever get around to doing this themselves, but Information Appliance Associates has just come out with some software which should finally let Mac users satisfy their CrackBerry addictions. There's no support ...


Israele nega rischio stop energia elettrica nella Striscia


Blog: Why 80 cores? There's actually nothing magic about the number.


What's that nice smell? For drinkers and diners in France on Wednesday, the answer was fresh air. France reinvented itself with a new ban on smoking in cafes, restaurants and night spots, the most drastic measure yet to curb the habit in a country where cigarettes were long a potent lifestyle symbol.


- American Greetings Corp.  said its quarterly profit almost doubled exceeding Wall Street expectations, helped by higher sales of greeting cards in North America.


French Investigating Top 3 Temp Agencies

French competition authorities are investigating the world's top three temp agencies, Adecco SA, Manpower Inc. and Vedior NV, the three companies have said.


Two-thirds of people who formally challenge a parking ticket in Northern Ireland are successful.


Airlines Told to Turn Over Passenger Data

WASHINGTON - Everyone who took a commercial flight within the United States in June will have travel information turned over to the government so it can test a new system for identifying potential terrorists, federal officials announced Tuesday.    The Transportation Security Administration unveiled details for its previously announced "Secure Flight" program, its second attempt at finding a better way to screen passengers without infringing on privacy...


Panel Urges Child Antidepressants Warning

WASHINGTON - Antidepressants should come with the nation's strongest warning - in a black box on the label - that they can sometimes spur suicidal behavior in children and teenagers, the government's scientific advisers decided Tuesday.    It's a rare risk, and therefore families need detailed information on how to balance that concern with the need to treat depression, which itself can lead to suicide, cautioned advisers to the Food and Drug Administration...


Polish woman released by Iraqi kidnappers

Poland's prime minister has announced Iraqi kidnappers have freed a 54-year-old woman they had been holding in the country since late October.


Supreme Court rejects Texas sex-toy case

The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider whether a Texas law making it a crime to promote sex toys shaped like sexual organs is unconstitutional.


More than 150 children placed in care in the South East have vanished since 2004, figures obtained by the BBC show.


Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz shoots against Shandon Anderson of the Miami Heat in Miami's 100-80 win Monday. Corey Maggette scored four of his 33 points in the second overtime and the Los Angeles Clippers


Exiles Say Iran Obtained Bomb Design, Uranium

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.


Kazakhstan to buy GE 'clean' locomotives

Kazakhstan's national railway has agreed to spend more than a half-billion dollars to outfit its trains with hundreds of new "environmentally clean" diesel locomotives built by General Electric Co.


Archaeologists Find Egyptian Stone Age Stores

Archaeologists in Egypt have found eight Stone Age grain stores at an oasis southwest of Cairo that help show the shift from hunting to agricultural societies, the Ministry of Culture reported.


Jon Leicester and three relievers combine on a five-hitter as the Orioles notch a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.


Nepal Steps Up Security, Maoists Threaten Kathmandu Blockade

Nepal has put its security forces on high alert as Maoist guerrillas threaten to blockade the capital, Kathmandu -- beginning Wednesday.