November 09, 2004 - Gran Turismo 4 has just finished its development cycle. While developer Polyphony Digital is still hard at work on Gran Turismo 4 Mobile and, possibly, Gran Turismo For Boys, we're sure


Violence escalates in turbulent Russian region

ALI-YURT, Russia  - Petimat Tatriyeva was woken up one morning late last month by shouts and banging coming from the courtyard of her home.


Milano, 12:34 - CALCIO: ZANETTI COL BAYERN RAGGIUNGE 500 PRESENZE CON L'INTER

Javier Zanetti a San Siro contro il Bayern Monaco segna quota 500 partite con la maglia dell'Inter.


Nepal's King Gyanendra comes under attack from a stone-throwing crowd in the capital, Kathmandu.


Laurent Beaudoin has done us all a favour. Monday's boardroom upheaval at Bombardier Inc. brings a natural opportunity to reassess the taxpayers' role in this prestigious company.


MBIA pays up to lure demand for $1 billion debt sale

Investors may snap up a planned $1 billion debt sale by a unit of MBIA Inc , after the beleaguered bond insurer was forced to ramp up the deal's yield to about 14 percent to attract greater interest, according to investors familiar with the deal on Friday.


China sees no deadline for North Korea talks

The next round of six-party talks could make concrete progress toward persuading North Korea to abandon nuclear weapons, China said on Tuesday, but set no deadline for the long-running negotiations.


: Condoleezza Rice, President George W Bush's choice to be the next US Secretary of State, has undergone surgery to treat noncancerous growths in her uterus, a White House official said.


Three years after introducing its first blade server, Dell Inc. on Monday rolled out the next generation of the dense form factor, promising greater density and price/performance than what competitors are offering.


Home Sec in anti-terror plan to control entire web

'I will remove illegal material from internet' UK Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has decided to mount a push against cyber terror, in which the internet itself will somehow be modified to prevent people using it for terrorist purposes.â¦


German Snow White sacked for posing nude

A German singer who plays Snow White has lost her job at Dresden's Christmas market after posing for nude photos in a bathtub, Bild newspaper says.


CORRECTED: No housing woes in booming Washington state

(Refiles to correct Californiaâs motto to âEurekaâ from âthe Golden Stateâ in the eleventh paragraph)


Iraqi general denies reports of desertion

BAGHDAD -- Iraq's top general yesterday rejected US President George W. Bush's criticism that some Iraqi troops were unwilling to fight insurgents and have deserted the battlefield, saying the president had been misinformed.


A couple in their 20s escape injury in a gun attack on their house in north Belfast, police say.


Insurgents launched strikes Saturday at US and Iraqi outposts across Iraq, killing at least 18 Iraqi police officers and national guardsmen in car bombings and wounding


Crisis in Ivory Coast spurs increasing exodus of foreigners

The exodus of foreigners from Ivory Coast aboard emergency flights organized by France and other countries picked up on Friday after xenophobic chaos spread through Abidjan and other parts of the nation.


Turismo sessuale, blitz della polizia: perquisizioni a S.Benedetto

Operazione della Questura di Roma contro il fenomeno del turismo sessuale: in manette quattro titolari di agenzie turistiche, che organizzavano viaggi in note localitÃ  brasiliane con lo scopo di sfruttare la prostituzione minorile.


Milioni di veicoli fermi.Stop a traffico in mezza Italia


SAN FRANCISCO -- Layers on Mars are yielding history lessons revealed by instruments flying overhead and rolling across the surface.


The bishop of Spokane, Wash., was elected president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops yesterday, despite his intent to declare his diocese bankrupt in the next few weeks.


Sofri, giudice sorveglianza dice no alla grazia

Il giudice di sorveglianza ha dato parere negativo alla concessione della grazia ad Adriano Sofri. Dopo il primo no, giunto un mese fa dalla Procura Generale di Milano, e' ora il Tribunale di Pisa ad opporsi alla grazia per l'ideologo di Lotta Continua.


Cancer Drug Warning Won't Change Its Use

THURSDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDayNews) -- A recent warning that the colorectal cancer drug Avastin has life-threatening side effects seems unlikely to change its application, experts say.


BAGHDAD, Sept 22: Baghdad was engulfed in violence on Wednesday as 21 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in a car bomb attack and US-led offensives on Shia and Sunni rebel pockets in the capital.


Arab television reports release of two Italian hostages

The Arab television network Al-Jazeera announced that two Italian aid workers kidnapped earlier this month were released Tuesday in Iraq.


FDA says food recall is urgent health threat

A recall of canned meat products and dog food made at a Georgia plant due to botulism fears could involve tens of millions of cans that pose an urgent public health threat, U.S. officials said on Monday.


"Departed" wins best film at "green" Oscars

Director Martin Scorsese's crime thriller "The Departed" won the Oscar for best film on Sunday in a show that turned Hollywood's biggest night into a showcase for environmental activism.


Greece declares nationwide emergency after fires kill 46

ZACHARO, Greece  - The Greek government declared a nationwide state of emergency on Saturday after raging forest fires killed at least 46 people and trapped many more in villages surrounded by flames.


South Korea, Singapore seal free-trade pact

Korea and Singapore sealed a free-trade agreement yesterday that covers nine broad areas, including electronics, finance and intellectual property rights.


Consumer Reports launches drug comparison web site

(Washington-AP) Dec. 10, 2004 - Consumer Reports on Friday launched its free Best Buy Drugs Web site. The magazine says it's the first time consumers can really compare the effectiveness, safety and cost of drugs.


Stephen Gallacher clinched his first win on the European Tour after eding out Graeme McDowell on the first play-off hole in the dunhill links Championship.


Diageo PLC, the world's largest producer and distributor of alcoholic drinks, reported a 21.7 percent rise in annual earnings Thursday as strong international sales made up for weak growth in the European market.


England reach a powerful 227-1 in reply to South Africa's 337 after two days of the Port Elizabeth Test.


Slaves' descendants should get tax exemption: US Senate hopeful

American descendants of African slaves should be exempted from US federal taxes for a generation or two to compensate them for the state-sanctioned exploitation of their ancestors, an aspiring US Senate hopeful declared.


NEW DELHI, Aug 27: Prime Minister-elect Shaukat Aziz will visit New Delhi later this year as the Saarc chairman, when he is also expected to hold bilateral talks with Indian leaders, official sources said on Friday.


Madrid, 17:43 - CALCIO, SPAGNA: LAUDRUP VICINO ALLA PANCHINA DEL GETAFE

L'ex calciatore danese Michael Laudrup è pronto a sedersi sulla panchina della squadra spagno...


Bomb Kills Venezuela Prosecutor Leading Coup Probe

CARACAS, Venezuela  - A car bomb killed a top  Venezuelan prosecutor investigating opponents of President Hugo  Chavez who were accused of backing a 2002 coup attempt against  the leftist leader, officials said on Friday.


President Bush may have received up to 260,000 more votes than he should have in Florida counties that used touch-screen voting machines, according to an academic analysis. Researchers call on Florida to examine the results. By Kim Zetter.


Iran, North Korea won't disarm unless compensated: Kadhafi

The West's failure to compensate Libya for abandoning its nuclear weapons programme is unlikely to prompt Iran and North Korea to do likewise, Libya's leader Moamer Kadhafi has told the BBC.


Ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Paris from Nazi rule have continued with Mass at the city's Notre Dame Cathedral.


Montezemolo: aspettavamo tagli coraggiosi, non solo entrate


S.Korean woman sings 60 hours for love and hope

A South Korean woman belted out nearly 1,000 songs at a karaoke bar in just under 60 hours to claim a world record before dropping to the floor on Valentine's Day.


Former supermodel Janice Dickenson wants to help out troubled pop star Britney Spears who is working on a comeback.


Soon you'll be able to run your kid's toy train, flip on the tube or channel surf without lifting a finger. A new Japanese technology developed by Hitachi lets you control electronic devices translates brain activity into electrical signals.


CINEMA * "Nathalie", ovvero farsi tradire per amore

Il 15 ottobre esce il film della Fontaine. Nel cast Emmanuelle BÃ©art, Fanny Ardant e Gerard DÃ©pardieu in uno strano triangolo. Ingaggiare una prostituta per scoprire i veri gusti sessuali del proprio uomo.


Viareggio, 13:44 - CALCIO, VIAREGGIO: SI PARTE DOMANI CON 12 GARE

Il torneo di Viareggio al via domani scatterà con le gare della secvonda giornata (12). la gg...


MARK Hughes had just finished watching Manchester United draw 2-2 with Lyon in the Champions League, when he decided the Echo would be first to hear his inner feelings about one of the most amazing weeks in his life, never mind his career.


Fifth-seeded Anca Barna of Germany defeated Suchapan Viratprasert of Thailand 6-2, 6-4 Monday to reach the second round of the Tashkent Open.


Spielberg brings King's "Talisman" to TNT

Following last year's limited series "Into the West," TNT is getting into business with Steven Spielberg again, this time to bring the Stephen King-Peter Straub novel "The Talisman" to the small screen.


Torino, 19:02 - CALCIO, JUVE: UFFICIALE ACQUISTO ANDRADE

La Juve ha ufficializzato l'acquisto dal Deportivo La Coruna del difensore Andrade. Il giocatore, co...


An implantable mesh bag meant to support the blood-pumping muscle of patients with heart failure shouldn't be approved, federal health advisers said Friday in upholding an earlier government decision.


Google lets users overlay data on personalized maps

Google Inc.  will  introduce on Wednesday a new feature that lets users create  personalized maps which plot the locations of everything from  cheap gas locally to the latest earthquakes worldwide.


Forte spinta da gettito Ires, imposta su reddito imprese


Regular cups of tea can help speed recovery from stress, researchers from University College London (UCL) said on Wednesday.


(InfoWorld) - The Cell processor sits at the heart of a high-performance computer from IBM and the PlayStation 3,Â and now Toshiba Corp. wants to put that power into mobile devices and cell phones. A roadmap for the processor on display by Toshiba at this week's Ceatec show in Japan shows a more powerful version of the chip under development for 2007. While details of the chip were not available, a source close to Toshiba said that the new device will be manufactured using more advanced 65-nanometer production technology. The current chips are being made on a 90-nanometer line and the switch will mean lower power consumption and increased performance. Looking further ahead the roadmap calls for further increases in power between next year and the end of the decade. At the same time "mid-class" versions of the processor are also envisaged for 2008 and beyond and a mobile version in 2010. The Cell chip is the product of a joint development project by Toshiba, IBM, Sony Corp. and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI). Each chip contains a main processor and eight sub-processors to deliver about 200G Flops (floating point operations per second) of power. It will make its consumer debut next month when SCEI puts the PlayStation 3 on sale in Japan and the U.S. but Toshiba has plans for the chip in other parts of the living room. "As the first application we are focused on the consumer electronics area such as media servers or something like that but Cell itself is not restricted to that area," said Mitsuo Saito, chief fellow at Toshiba's semiconductor company and one of the key creators of the chip, in an interview at Ceatec. "Maybe other partners are going onto the very high-end. We are focusing on the low power area. One is for more mobile types of applications such as small games or some mobile phone-like systems," he said. When the Cell partners disclosed details of the chip in 2004 both Toshiba and Sony said they planned to put the device into consumer electronics products by 2006. Toshiba said its plans have been delayed but remain very much in-place while Sony said it is currently concentrating on getting the Cell into the PlayStation 3 and will look at other uses once the games console is launched. Toshiba's Saito said the three partners are also collaborating on the software side so that Cell-based software won't end up tied to specific versions of the chip. "Also, maybe the most important thing is to have collaboration, he said. "Each type of Cell has to have the same basis of software so for this purpose we are doing a lot of effort to centralize software from the very small Cell to the very large one to have a uniform world. It's our plan to expand to that kind of area. That is a very important aspect so we are collaborating together, three companies, to enhance the Cell world." Â  Additional reporting by Sumner Lemon.


Europeans to Offer Iran Last Chance to End Nuclear Weapons Effort

Key European allies told the United States Friday they will offer Iran a package of inducements next week in an effort to persuade Tehran to end its drive for nuclear weapons.


Russian oil giant Yukos says it is about to miss a deadline on a back tax payment of more than $6bn due from 2002.


Social, economic factors impact skin cancer survival

NEW YORK  - Low socioeconomic status is a strong predictor of poor survival among patients from different ethnic groups with melanoma skin cancer, new research indicates.


Another shoe will drop as fallout from basketbrawl

Turns out Ron Artest, his Pacers posse and those few dozen fools in the stands who wanted a piece of them arenât the only people around the NBA who know how to throw a punch.


The Apollo Group Inc., the company that owns the University of Phoenix, fraudulently misled investors in 2004 about student recruitment policies.


Struggling RCN Considers Putting Itself Up for Sale

RCN Corp., a cable, telephone and Internet service provider that has struggled to maintain a mid-size foothold in an industry dominated by much larger rivals, hired Blackstone Group to consider a possible sale of the company, a person familiar with the matter said yesterday.


Islamic leader held in holy site scuffle

Police scuffled Wednesday with an Israeli Islamic leader and several of his followers near a disputed holy site in the Old City of Jerusalem where Muslims have been protesting excavations and repairs.


Lorena Ochoa has spent her life scaling great heights, as a 12-year-old climbing Pico de Orizaba in her native Mexico, and in her five years on the LPGA Tour toppling Annika Sorenstam as the No. 1 player.


U.S. foes cast aside politics to buy grains

Iran may be dueling with Washington over its nuclear ambitions, but when the country desperately needed corn last month, it turned to the United States.


Saranno tutte quotate, sede restera' a Mortsel in Belgio


Torino, 14:12 - CALCIO, TORINO: ACQUISTATO NATALI

L'Udinese ha acquistato a titolo  definitivo dall'Udinese il difensore Cesare Natali. Il difensore, ...


Iran police clash with armed group after bomb

Clashes broke out between police and an armed group following a bomb explosion in southeast Iran on Friday, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.


Borland spinoff does RAD for PHP Borlandâs wholly-owned spinoff CodeGear is releasing Delphi for PHP, claimed to be the first RAD visual PHP development environment. PHP 5.0 is required. The product is jointly developed by CodeGear and qadram software and is essentially the first production version of qadramâs qstudio, which never made it past pre-beta.â¦


Presenter Nick Ross announces he is leaving the BBC One show Crimewatch after 23 years.


If you're thinking about getting a cat -- or want to know more about the one you've got -- the new book The Cat Bible: Everything Your Cat Expects You to Know is an excellent place to start. Author Tracie Hotchner shares some secrets


For a theoretically free operating system, Linux is -- and will continue to be -- a cash cow. A research firm sees a bright financial future for the OS.


For the blue-chip prospects who will compete at the world junior championship, which begins Wednesday in the Czech Republic, a defining moment awaits.


Ris al lavoro nella zona del ritrovamento dell'auto


The family of a woman killed when the ceiling of a Big Dig tunnel collapsed on her car last year has agreed to a $6 million settlement with the company that supplied the epoxy blamed for the accident, attorneys said Monday.


Normally clannish and agressive Argentine ants have become so laid back since arriving in Australia decades ago that they no longer fight neighboring nests and have formed a supercolony here that spans 60 miles, scientists say.


California wildfires force 250,000 to evacuate

Fast-moving wildfires raged across Southern California on Monday, forcing at least 250,000 people to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings as desperate fire officials called for help from other states.


Home furnishings retailer Pier 1  Imports Inc.  on Thursday posted a wider quarterly loss  as the company cut prices to try to attract more business.


2 Men Killed Outside South Beach Restaurant

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.  -- Gunfire erupted outside a popular South Beach restaurant early Memorial Day, leaving two men dead on one of the city's busiest weekends, police said.


Lawmakers tout new bill rebuking Bush's Iraq strategy

US lawmakers on both sides of the US Senate drummed up support for a compromise bill slamming a hike in US forces in Iraq, saying it was the best chance of forcing President George W. Bush to drop his unpopular plan.


A majority of Pakistanis say stability would improve if President Musharraf resigned, a BBC poll suggests.


EITHER Lindsay Davenport or Amelie Mauresmo will be crowned world No.1 after defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne's shock fourth-round loss yesterday.


A couple who tortured a man they had befriended are each been jailed for four-and-a-half years.


A large wildfire raging near Malibu in California causes devastation and threatens the homes of several celebrities.


A second-grader's drawing of a stick figure shooting a gun earned him a one-day school suspension.


The European Parliament prepares to vote on whether to endorse the new executive commission team.


Iranian uranium plant almost complete: official

TEHRAN: A key Iranian nuclear facility which the UNâs nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to shut down is nearing completion, a senior Iranian nuclear official said on Sunday.


Italian police arrest six Sardinian protesters after clashes over the delivery of 500 tonnes of rubbish there.


Rieti, 14:03 - BASKET, RIETI: TESSERATI INGLES E VIDENOV

La Solsonica Rieti ha ufficializzato il tesseramento di Nelson Ingles e Filip Videnov. Gli acquisti ...


U.S. Defence Secretary Rumsfeld visits Romania ahead of NATO meeting

CONSTANTA, Romania  - One day after visiting Iraq, U.S. Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld toured a spruced-up military base here Monday and heard a Romanian government sales pitch for making it a new American outpost within easy reach of potential hot spots in the Middle East and Central Asia.


Vagit Alekperov, president of Lukoil, gained a new American partner Wednesday, in a deal with ConocoPhilips that was sealed by the Kremlin.


Cuba's Fidel Castro applauds voters for taking part in elections - with an official turnout of more than 95%.


Confidence crisis as McMillan caught in two minds

Craig McMillan was an after-thought for the Australia tour and bolted into the Test team. Today he charged down the pitch and was betrayed by a cluttered mind - unsure whether to run or wait.


Republicans and neo-cons call for 'arrogant' Rumsfeld to quit

Donald Rumsfeld, the US Defence Secretary, is under attack from fellow Republicans on Capitol Hill for not sending more troops to Iraq, and for failing to provide enough protection for those who are there.


Ukraine leader calls election, adversaries doubtful

"There are instances of people not having completed the procedure. Others have withdrawn their statements"  President Viktor Yushchenko formally called a September election on Tuesday under a deal struck with his rival to end Ukraine's political crisis, but his adversaries cast doubt on the legal grounds for the ... via Public NewsRoom


The season of Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens probably was ended by the injury to his right ankle that he suffered two plays into the third quarter of Sunday's 12-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.


Global warming could increase U.S. death rate

NEW YORK  - An increase in summertime heat waves from global warming could mean more deaths among Americans each year, a study by Harvard researchers suggests.


Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Jonathan Babineaux denied responsibility on Tuesday for the death of his girlfriend's dog, which led to felony animal abuse charges against the player.


With cash inflow, flute maker feels the wind at his back

Flute maker David C. Williams is known among the world's finest musicians for his artistry. But for 15 long years, he found it difficult to balance the expense of buying the materials he needs to craft his instruments against the unpredictability in orders for his handiwork.


Bjarne Riis became the first Tour de France winner to admit using performance-enhancing drugs to win the sport's premier race, further eroding cycling's credibility after a series of doping confessions


Huge plumes of thick smoke and flames engulf the upper half of the 56-floor East Tower of the Parque Central block, in Caracas, October 17, 2004.


Campbell Soup turns in a good quarter, but there are better alternatives.


Is Syracuse Football on Permanent Slide?

The players hear it and so do the coaches. The perception is out there that Syracuse football is in a downward spiral.


Ukrainian election protested in Cleveland

Greater Cleveland's normally quiet Ukrainian community, awakened by trouble back home, joined the worldwide protest against a disputed presidential election in Ukraine and asked the region to join them.


Roma, 17:38 - CALCIO, VELTRONI INCONTRA SPALLETTI

Il sindaco di Roma Walter Veltroni ha incontrato l'allenatore della Roma Luciano Spalletti nel tradi...


A defiant Iran faces the threat of U.N.  Security Council sanctions after the world body's atomic  watchdog said Tehran refused to stop work on its nuclear  program by a Thursday deadline.


President Bush taunted Democratic rival John Kerry and tested debate lines before friendly audiences in Colorado and Arizona on Tuesday while Kerry crammed in private for Wednesday night's final faceoff of the campaign.


Il ministro dell'Economia a Cernobbio parla dei conti in disordinee, fra le quattro aree in cui risparmiare, indica anche le pensioni                                          Padoa Schioppa: "Economia ferma Bloccare la dinamica della spesa"


SarÃ  composto da 35 membri (erano 52) di cui 14 donneNe faranno parte anche i cinque presidenti onorari                                          Prodi rinnova il Comitato per la Bioetica il presidente sarÃ  Paolo Casavola


Oil Hits $100 a Barrel for the First Time

Driven by an unprecedented surge in demand, oil prices crossed a long-awaited symbolic milestone.


Protesters Pour Into Manhattan's Streets

NEW YORK Aug. 29, 2004 - Protesters poured into Manhattan's streets by the thousands Sunday to protest the war in Iraq and demonstrate against other Bush administration policies on the eve of the Republican National Convention.


President Bush yesterday hammered Sen. John Kerry for disparaging Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, whom Mr. Bush described as a hero in need of America's help, not contempt.


Google's DoubleClick Deal Brings Greater Focus on Privacy

Google deal prompts Federal Trade Commission to recently propose a set of privacy principles for online behavioral advertising.


El Salvador on Tuesday expelled two men believed to be Jordanians who presented false documents that led some regional officials to wonder if they might be terrorists — a question that remained open even as they flew off.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Huckabee bags a pheasant in Iowa ... Some South Carolina ministers on Obama's list say they didn't endorse him ... Poll says George W. Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton are the man and woman most admired by Americans ... Edwards focuses on populist themes


MacCentral - Mindawn is a new online music download service that differs from Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store and other services in a few ways: It's not only compatible with Macs and PCs but with Linux computers too, its music is available in a lossless format, and there are no Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions. Mindawn launched in September and is picking up steam, according to its founder.


Planning the funeral of China's deposed leader, Zhao Ziyang, is proving sensitive for the authorities.


US Reports Casualties As Fighting Continues In Fallujah

Three US troops have died and 14 more have been wounded in the last 12 hours in Fallujah. Five US troops have died since the offensive against Iraqi militants in the city began.


Site owners and SEOs have the opportunity to work with the search engines to identify crawl issues, check backlinks, and get access to even more useful information.


Souness warns Newcastle "children" to shape up

Angry Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness has vowed to stamp out childish acts of petulance at the club and warned striker Craig Bellamy to "sort himself out.


NEW YORK - Fred Ebb, who wrote the lyrics for such hit Broadway musicals as "Chicago" and "Cabaret" as well as the big-city anthem "New York, New York," has died of a heart attack.    Ebb died Saturday at his home, said David McKeown, an assistant to composer John Kander, Ebb's longtime collaborator...


US Cereal Maker Says All its Brands Will be Whole Grain

US cereal maker General Mills is planning to make all of its cereals with whole grains, in an effort to cater to more health-conscious breakfast eaters.


Australian Guantanamo inmate to face court

Australian Guantanamo Bay inmate David Hicks will have his first court appearance on March 20 charged with providing material support for terrorism, Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Thursday.


The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin broke his nose, needed stitches in his lip after getting hit with a puck, and then showed the Montreal Canadiens the true meaning of the word tough.


Chilean Appeals Court Refuses to Drop Charges Against Pinochet

A Chilean court rejected an appeal by former dictator Augusto Pinochet seeking a dismissal of charges for crimes allegedly committed during his 17-year regime, a court spokesman said.


The artist Karen Kilimnik treats herself to Bluebell perfume, and keeps it in the refrigerator.


Mibtel -0,68%, Londra -0,02, Francoforte -0,17


For 18 years Tom Brennan has been has been a sidelines fixture at Patrick Gym.His 19th will be his last. Today at his news conference, Brennan admitted he was at the end.


Rockies rough up Schilling in lop-sided win

Brad Hawpe smacked a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies roughed up Curt Schilling in a 12-2 road win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.


Sehwag century lifts India towards safety

Opener Virender Sehwag hit his eighth test century with an unbeaten 108 to guide India to 235 for one in their first innings at lunch on day four of the first test against South Africa on Tuesday.


China says hopes N.Korea nuclear talks to continue

BEIJING, Aug 18  - China said on Wednesday it hoped all six parties taking part in talks on the North Korea nuclear crisis keep calm, remain flexible and continue negotiations despite inevitable difficulties.


Israeli forces carry out further raids on the Gaza Strip, killing three Palestinian civilians in an air strike.


Martin: 'Jena 6' rally was about justice, not race

As I watched thousands of people gather in Jena, Louisiana, via CNN and CNN.com, tears were streaming down my face.


Frenchman Isnât Ready Yet to Play in U.S.

Mikael Silvestre said he liked the United States âbecause everything is big.â But apparently the soccer is not yet big enough to entice him to relocate across the Atlantic.


Air Force woman missing from Kyrgyzstan mall

A U.S. Air Force officer is missing after a trip to a shopping mall in Kyrgyzstan, a U.S. military statement said Wednesday.


The United Auto Workers union appears to be simultaneously crafting new labor contracts with each of the three Detroit automakers, a break from traditional tactics but one motivated by a desire to keep the financially strapped American companies alive.


With dozens of homes and cabins already destroyed by wildfire, crews worked Sunday to protect hundreds of others tucked in the hills of the scenic Kenai Peninsula.


It might just be Britney Spears' latest hit. Hours after losing visitation rights with her two young sons, the struggling pop star apparently ran over the foot of a photographer for celebrity Web site TMZ.com. Spears was driving away from a Beverly Hills medical building, her car surrounded by photographers, when the incident occurred about 5 p.m. Thursday.


Tropical storm Humberto has been upgraded to hurricane status, and carries maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (128 kph) as it heads for the coast of southeastern Texas, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.


Plan to buy each others' kit Sharp and Toshiba have agreed to work together on the development of their LCD TV product lines.â¦


Senator introduces U.S. "competitiveness" bill

A group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation that aims to improve how U.S. workers and industries compete against the rest of the world by pumping more money into math and science programs.


U.S. Jews Delaying VacationTrips to France

Abbey Goldberg was supposed to be in France this week, vacationing in places such as Avignon and the Loire Valley - all part of a romantic trip he'd been planning with his wife for months.


Ukrainian Government Dismissed, Candidate for PM to Be Named Soon

On Wednesday, prime minister Viktor Yanukovich said he was resigning. However, he refused to concede his defeat to his opposition rival, Viktor Yushchenko, in the presidential poll.


US Airways today withdrew its $10 billion hostile takeover bid of Delta Air Lines after being informed that the bankrupt carrier's creditors were not interested in pursuing a deal.


The body's defence system recognises harmful invaders much quicker than previously suspected, research shows.


Decreto va approvato senza stravolgimenti


IL COMMENTO                                          Attentato alla democrazia                                                                                di EZIO MAURO


Hackers bring down Panama assembly's Web site

Internet hackers crashed the Web  site of Panama's National Assembly and briefly posted an  American flag there, four months after the legislature elected  as its leader a man accused of murdering a U.S. soldier.


Supreme Court to look at eminent domain case

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court said Tuesday it would decide whether cities can seize a person's property and transfer it to private developers whose projects could boost an ailing local economy.


Iran Readies Uranium for Nuke Enrichment-Diplomats

Iran is preparing large amounts of  uranium for enrichment, a process that can be used to make  nuclear weapons, days before its promise to freeze all such  activities takes effect, Western diplomats said on Friday.


Lojack makes Canada move with Boomerang buy

The Westwood company is spending $48 million to acquire Boomerang Tracking Inc., a Montreal company that operates a stolen car recovery system in Canada.


Bear Stearns Cos. Inc.  on Friday said it would provide up to $3.2 billion in financing for a struggling hedge fund it manages, raising concern about other funds that invested in bonds linked to subprime mortgages.


White House Calls CIA Report 'Speculative'

The White House on Friday played down a government report which said the war in Iraq is providing an important training ground and recruitment center for Islamic terrorists.


== Wariner's gold leads US to sweep in men's 400 meters ===

Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Jeremy Wariner led the United States to a sweep of the medals in the men's 400 meter sprint Monday night at the Olympics.


Feeding may have led to croc attack, bushman says

A prominent bushman says the crocodile that attacked two people at a far north Queensland campsite yesterday may have been fed in the past by other campers.


When Brian Steik lived on the streets, the government spent tens of thousands of dollars on emergency room visits and other services to keep the alcoholic alive.


Ready or Not, Electronic Voting Goes National

Whether or not the machines are ready for the election - or the electorate ready for the machines - there is no turning back.


Al vaglio le ipotesi di rapina o omicidio


Lawmakers Try Again to Boost Indecency Fines

Fines of up to $500,000 per violation for indecent material aired on broadcast television and radio were unveiled by a top U.S. House of Representatives lawmaker on Tuesday, renewing a campaign to clean up broadcasting that failed last year.


On Europe: The CAC may be staid but it's reliable

It was a pretty uninspiring gift to receive on your 20th birthday.


In Writers Strike, Signs of Internal Discontent With Tactics

Some writers wonder whether the guildâs militant tactics are actually doing more damage than good.


US Diplomat Ed Seitz, assigned to the US embassy in Baghdad, was killed Sunday by a mortar attack near the Baghdad airport. Seitz, the assistant regional security officer, is


Fons Rademakers, the Dutch director who won an Oscar in 1987 for his film The Attack, dies, aged 86.


Drop in Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Steep in August

Consumers' renewed worries about job prospects led to a bigger-than-expected drop in confidence in August and suggested the economic expansion is fragile.


Italian soprano Renata Tebaldi, who died yesterday aged 82, possessed one of the best-loved voices of the last century: rich, controlled, powerful, its much admired natural beauty ensured many a sell-out performance on both sides of the Atlantic.


Ragazza romena violentata da un connazionale a Perugia


Goldman mulls fresh offer for Warner Chilcott

A consortium headed by Goldman Sachs, which lost out in the Â£1.6bn bidding war for Warner Chilcott last week, is considering coming back with a higher offer for the women's healthcare company.


China uncovers "worms, substandard goods" from U.S.

China has found microscopic worms in wooden packaging from the United States and uncovered substandard U.S. vitamin pills and fish oil for children, Chinese media said on Friday in the latest volley of cross-border accusations.


EU Gives Qualified 'Yes' to Turkey Talks

Turkey won a green light from the  European Commission on Wednesday to open membership  negotiations with the European Union, a watershed decision  after 40 years of on-again, off-again talks.


Federer, Hewitt ready for US Open rematch in Houston

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Reigning world No. 1 Roger Federer and former top-ranked star Lleyton Hewitt will meet in a blockbuster "Red Group" round- robin match Wednesday at the ATP's season-ending Tennis Masters Cup.


Premier ha stretto le mani ai familiari dell'appuntato


The FBI is examining a series of incidents in which lasers have been shone into the cockpits of aircraft.


Tim Robbins wages crusade against noise in new film

Have you ever dreamt of smashing up that car in your neighborhood whose burglar alarm has the bad habit of going off in the middle of the night?


Bush, Father, Clinton Urge U.S. Relief Aid

President Bush and two former U.S.  presidents, George Bush and Bill Clinton, made a joint appeal  on Monday for "every American" to contribute money to help  victims of the South Asia tsunami.


Health Officials Look Outside US For Flu Vaccine

ATLANTA -- The nation's health department is checking companies in Canada and Germany that may be able to provide 5 million flu shots.


England soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson reacts to a question during a press conference in Baku, Azerbaijan Tuesday Oct. 12, 2004, following captain David Beckham's comments that he deliberately got suspended


Nick Barnett might not file a formal grievance against NFL official Jim Quirk after all.


ROCKVILLE, Md.  - The U.S. Food and Drug  Administration on Friday asked an outside group to review the  way it monitors safety risks associated with medicines already  on the market, such as Merck & Co. Inc.'s withdrawn painkiller  Vioxx.


Justin Trudeau Calling for Better Water Conservation Efforts

TORONTO (CP) - Longtime youth advocate and newly minted politician Justin Trudeau says the future of water conservation in North America depends on the efforts of individuals, not just politicians and legislators.


Jamal Crawford misses the Knicks' game against Chicago on Sunday because of a bruised right hand, leaving New York -- already missing Stephon Marbury who is grieving his father's death -- without its starting back court.


Russia plans 2025 Moonbase, 2035 Mars shot

All your base ... Russia will put cosmonauts on the Moon by 2025, the head of the country's space agency has said. A permanent manned base might follow.â¦


Pakistani Taliban leader refuses to be taken alive

A Pakistani Taliban leader blew himself up to avoid arrest by government forces near the Afghan border on Tuesday, three years after his release from U.S. detention in Guantanamo Bay, officials said.


Oscar winner Liza Minnelli fell out of bed while she was sleeping and hit her head.  Even though Minnelli wasnât bleeding, her bodyguard couldnât get her up so he called 911.  She was unconscious when the EMS workers got to her house at around 3:30 a.m...


With the Cleveland Browns on the verge of forcing overtime, Ravens Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed entered the NFL record book with the longest interception in league history.


YUKOS shareholders to consider bankruptcy

The Board of Directors of YUKOS Oil Company will call an emergency shareholders meeting to consider whether the company should file for bankruptcy or be liquidated, YUKOS Chief Executive Officer Stephen Theede told reporters on Wednesday.


Cagliari, 19:26 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI; SONETTI: INTER? UN PIZZICO DI FORTUNA...

"Dopo varie vicissitudini, la partita di Coppa Italia con la Samp ci ha dato un po' di animo. Il pro...


Arthritis Pills Little Use in Beating Pain -Study

Painkillers taken by millions of  arthritis sufferers worldwide are actually of limited use in  relieving symptoms, Norwegian scientists said on Tuesday.


Google tells TV execs where they've gone wrong

Don't worry. We'll fix you right up iTV Con With his opening keynote at iTV Con, a trade conference dedicated to, yes, internet television, Googleâs head of boob tube technology Vincent Dureau told industry players and reporters that traditional television is pretty close to dead. Of course, heâs confident that the latest internet technologies can drive a new breed of TV to unprecedented heights. No one was surprised.â¦


The trials of seven Pitcairn Island men charged with almost 100 child sex abuse crimes have been delayed till tomorrow. Prosecution police and some court officials had arrived on the island only


PRETORIA -- A judge yesterday acquitted Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai of treason charges in a Harare courtroom, surprising even the defendant, who expected a conviction orchestrated by the government of President Robert Mugabe.


ATA Airlines accepted Southwest Airlines' offer to buy six of ATA's 14 gates at Chicago Midway, an attorney for rival bidder AirTran Airways said late Wednesday night.


A 4,000-year-old clay tablet authorities suspect was smuggled illegally from Iraq was pulled from eBay just minutes before the close of the online auction, authorities said Tuesday


US Airways wants a bankruptcy judge to impose temporary wage and other cost cuts on its union workers, warning that it only has enough cash to operate through January.


Assailants claiming to be members of a revolutionary group opposed to the death penalty opened fire on a public bus in northern Honduras, killing at least 23 passengers and escalating an ongoing battle between gangs and a government dedicated to fighting


Zurigo, 22:51 - CALCIO, ITALIA; DONADONI: GRANDE PROVA, CONTRATTO ULTIMO PENSIERO

Roberto Donadoni non puÃ² che essere soddisfatto dopo il 3-1 al Portogallo: ''I ragazzi hanno rispost...


Oregon State 9, North Carolina 3: Oregon State Beats North Carolina to Win Second Consecutive College World Series

The Beavers (49-18) became the fifth team to win back-to-back N.C.A.A. baseball titles, and the first since Louisiana State in 1996-97.


GE profit meets forecast, to sell subprime unit

General Electric Co.  reported earnings in line with Wall Street's expectations on Friday, citing strong demand for jet engines, gas turbines and other heavy equipment, as well as solid results at its commercial finance unit.


When Jerry Heller met Eric "Eazy-E" Wright on March 3, 1987, he knew right away that the diminutive, Jheri-curled dude with a roll of cash stuffed into his sock would change the music world.


DWR Finds Pipe Bombs in California Aqueduct

On Tuesday, the Department of Water Resources found five pipe bombs in  the California Aqueduct system in Southern California's  San Bernardino County.  Two had been exploded and three were unexploded.


Update 1: Williams Third Quarter Results Fall

Shares of Williams Cos. reached a 52-week high Thursday as the natural gas giant's third quarter earnings fell 7 percent on one-time costs but beat Wall Street expectations.


Fans of "Finding Nemo" will be able to find the little clownfish this winter — on ice.


Iran accuses the US of ordering an internet service provider to stop hosting one of its online news agencies.


Justin Beaver and Wisconsin-Whitewater finally found a way to beat Mount Union in the NCAA Division III championship game.


EU has no exchange rate targets: EU presidency

The European Union currently has no targets for exchange rates despite the euro's recent appreciation against the yen, Finnish Finance Minister Eero Heinaluoma said here on Friday.


Only half the money requested by the UN for immediate tsunami aid has been received, says Oxfam.


Roma, 13:49 - CALCIO, ROMA: FATY AL BAYER LEVERKUSEN

Ricardo Faty ha sostenuto questa mattina le visite mediche con il Bayer Leverkusen. Il direttore sp...


Move over Netflix, VOD services; here comes Apple

Apple has taken the online movie rental business to a new level by signing deals that enable iTunes to offer first-run films.


Toshiba teams with IBM-led group on 32nm chip research

Toshiba has joined with an IBM-led research group to extend its work on 32 nanometer chip technology.


Poland's president said Monday he wants his country to be an active broker of world peace and his government could send hundreds more troops than it has already pledged to a U.N. force in Lebanon.


Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., points to a chart detailing military reserve call ups in regards to a tax bill which was passed by the Senate during a news conference on Capitol Hill Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 in Washington.


Chilean court upholds indictment of Pinochet

SANTIAGO An appeals court on Monday upheld the indictment and house arrest of the former dictator General Augusto Pinochet on human rights charges.


Prosecutors probing corruption in Italin football want the indictment of ex-Juventus director Luciano Moggi and seven other people.


Acer to acquire Gateway for $710 million

(InfoWorld) - Acer Inc. plans to acquire Gateway Inc. in a deal worth $710 million that Acer says will make it the world's third-largest PC vendor. Under terms of the agreement announced Monday, Acer will purchase all of Gateway's outstanding shares for $1.90 per share. The deal has already been approved by the boards of directors at both companies and should be completed by the end of this year, subject to government approval, Acer said in a statement. Gateway's shares ended at $1.21 Friday on the New York Stock Exchange. "This is the biggest acquisition in Acer's 30 year history," said J.T. Wang, Acer's chairman, speaking at a news conference in Taipei. "After this acquisition, we are solidly number three in the global PC market," Wang said. Acer's acquisition deal with Gateway also derails rivalÂ Lenovo Group's plans to acquire Packard Bell. Alongside the acquisition deal with Acer, Gateway unveiled plans to exercise its right of first refusal to acquire shares in Packard Bell's parent company, PB Holding Co. SARL, from John Hui. Hui is the founder ofÂ eMachines, which Gateway acquired in 2004, and the largest shareholder in Packard Bell. Gateway did not disclose how much it has offered for Hui's stake in PB Holding. Acer's efforts to overtake Lenovo will get a big boost from Gateway, which was the world's eighth largest PC vendor during 2006. Together Acer and Gateway shipped 18.6 million PCs during 2006, compared to 16.6 million PCs shipped by Lenovo. The Gateway acquisition will have the greatest impact in the U.S., where Acer has been growing fast but remains in sixth place among PC vendors. "This is definitely a good play for them from the U.S. consumer perspective," said Bryan Ma, director of personal systems research at IDC Asia-Pacific. However, the big question is how Acer plans to integrate Gateway with its own operations, and how smoothly the integration process will go, he said. Acer's share of the U.S. PC market grew 164 percent during the second quarter of 2007, compared to the same period last year. Acer shipped 888,000 PCs to U.S. customers, giving the company a 5.2 percent share of the market. By comparison, Gateway was the fourth-largest PC vendor during the second quarter, shipping 965,000 PC and taking 5.6 percent share of the U.S. PC market. The Gateway acquisition vaults Acer into the number three spot in the U.S. PC market, behind only HP and Dell. "Acer is an outstanding strategic partner for Gateway," said Ed Coleman, CEO of Gateway, in a video feed at the Taipei news conference to announce the deal. Gateway reported net income of $1.9 million for the second quarter, compared to a loss of $7.7 million one year earlier. The company said gains in its retail division during the period were offset by declining revenue in its professional and direct divisions. However, talks are currently underway to sell off the professional division to a third party, Gateway said Monday. The company did not offer details of those discussions. Â


The Ghost Down the Hall Is Scary in Spanish, Too

âThe Orphanage,â a diverting, overwrought ghost story from Spain, relies on basic and durable horror movie techniques.


The world's first legitimate music download service, Apple iTunes, is to be investigated by a government watchdog for overcharging its British customers by up to 20 per cent.


Intel Pushes Dual-Core Tech to Mainstream

Intel is on track to introduce work-sharing dual-core processors across all its product lines by the end of next year. The technology is part of a strategy shift at Intel away from processor speed and toward performance.


Respinta richiesta su un supplemento di perizia biologica


I vigili: situazione sotto controllo, cause da accertare


US defeats Spain 102-94 in Olympic men's basketball quarter-final

Stephon Marbury set a US Olympic record with 31 points, and the team that spent the first week and a half of the Games missing jumpers finally found its range in a 102-94 victory against Spain in the quarter-finals Thursday.


President Bush has one thing in common with his predecessor: his final State of the Union addresses was his least-watched.


"National Anthem," a documentary film by Al Maysles and D.A. Pennebaker on the Vote for Change concert tour, will air Monday on the Sundance Channel.


As part of its new advance warning policy, Microsoft on Thursday said next week's regularly-scheduled patch day will feature five fixes for Windows, none of them more severe than "Important.


The BBC, the world's largest public broadcasting company, announced plans on Tuesday for some of the biggest budget cuts in its 82-year history, slashing at least 10 percent of its staff and more than $550 million.


Fall films bring Oscar buzz to Hollywood

Get out the Oscar scorecards because next week Hollywood launches its new movie season, with a typical fall mix of adult dramas dealing with more serious topics than this past summer's popcorn flicks.


Florida voters pick nominees for open Senate seat

Florida voters chose from among three Democrats and seven Republicans in a hotly contested Senate primary Tuesday in this battleground state coveted by both parties as they jockey for control of the Senate and White House.


The Space Age: Present for the Beginning: A Khrushchev Remembers

Sergei N. Khrushchev, son of the Soviet premier Nikita S. Khrushchev, recalls how the Soviet Union reacted to the success of Sputnik.


Babies exposed to plenty of daylight are more likely to sleep more during the night, a study says.


Double your HDMI ports with $22.99 switch

SuperMediaStore.com has a dual-port HDMI switch on sale for $22.99 shipped. You provide the HDMI cables.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars quarterback David Garrard could be sidelined up to a month with a badly sprained left ankle. Coach Jack Del Rio said Wednesday that Garrard has a high ankle sprain, meaning he has ligament damage, and will sit out road games against Tampa Bay and New Orleans.


Handheld Satellite Radio Receiver is Unveiled

XM Satellite Radio and radio manufacturer Delphi Tuesday introduced the Delphi XM MyFi, the latest entry in the battle over digital music, pitting XM against Sirius Satellite Radio and on-line music sources like Napster.      -The Washington Post


NEW YORK -- The UN oil-for-food program chief, under scrutiny for alleged corruption and mismanagement, blocked a proposed audit of his office around the same time he is accused of soliciting lucrative oil deals from Iraq, investigators said. A UN auditing team, which was severely understaffed, said running the $64 billion oil-for-food program was ''a high-risk activity" and a priority ...


Irish's poor offensive effort in 2nd half gives BC life

Notre Dame knew what it needed to do but couldn't get it done for the fourth year in a row against Boston College. "We knew we had to come out in the second half and play our best football," Irish coach Tyrone


Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq defended his decision to bat first in the semi-final after crashing out with a seven-wicket defeat to West Indies.


BEIJING, Dec. 20 -- China has decided to tighten rules for foreigners adopting Chinese children, seeking to rule out adoptions by unmarried, elderly or unhealthy people, a senior adoption official said Wednesday.


Head of Lockheed's Aeronautics Division to Retire

The head of the aeronautics division of defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. will retire next year, the company announced Friday. The division makes fighter jets and other planes for the United States and foreign armies.


Ousted and exiled Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose supporters triumphed in a weekend general election, faces arrest on corruption and fraud charges if he returns home, a senior prosecutor said on Thursday.


Top electronic makers to set standards for power-line networks

Three top Japanese firms said they will team up to establish standards for using power lines in home networking, an emerging technology billed as a way to offer easy, high-speed access.


ROME - Italian air carrier Alitalia plans to cut 5,000 jobs as part of restructuring efforts aimed at avoiding collapse, news reports and an industry source said Monday.


Playboy.com aims to make the iPhone even sexier

Blog: A set of free downloads optimized for Apple's new handset are offered up by the famed adult entertainment magazine.


Dover net profit rises, but outlook weighs

Diversified manufacturer Dover Corp  said on Wednesday that quarterly net profit rose 4 percent, helped by recent acquisitions, but it forecast some moderation in the current period, sending its shares down 5.8 percent.


South Africa agrees to Thatcher interview by Malabo

South African Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla agreed to a request from Equatorial Guinea to interview Mark Thatcher, who has been charged with bankrolling a coup plot in the oil-rich African state, the justice ministry said.


China's leaders push agenda on lunar holiday

China's leaders celebrated the traditional Lunar New Year festival by visiting poor residents in the country's backwoods and claiming their policies have begun to raise people's lives, state media reported on Sunday.


Low-cost Air Berlin foresees 30-percent jump in passenger traffic this year

The director of the low-cost German airline Air Berlin, in remarks scheduled for publication Sunday, forecast a 30-percent increase in passenger numbers this year, contributing to a 20-percent rise in turnover.


NBC to Offer a Free Video Download Service

NBC Universal announced plans today for a service that will make popular NBC programs available to download free to personal computers and other devices.


All eyes on Agassi Farewell Show at Open

All the talk about Andre Agassi's last U.S. Open shifts attention from everyone else: from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick and Serena Williams.


Berlin deports Islamic conference organizer

Berlin authorities have deported the main organizer of an Islamic conference planned in the German capital next month for his alleged radical anti-Israel and anti-US stance, authorities said Sunday.


Office Depot Won't Meet Analysts' Earnings Estimates for 3 Qtr

Office Depot Inc., the world's No. 2 office-supplies retailer, said it expects earnings per share for the third quarter to fall below current First Call estimates partly because of the recent Hurricanes in Florida.


HP chairwoman's probe tactics under scrutiny

SAN FRANCISCO -- Hewlett-Packard Co. chairwoman Patricia Dunn is under scrutiny from business and ethics experts after she oversaw an invasive and possibly illegal effort to snoop into the home phone calls of fellow HP board members.


Two teenagers appear in court charged with the murder of a boy stabbed to death outside a railway station.


Blockbuster Upping Offer for Hollywood Video

12/29/04- Blockbuster is stepping up the pressure in its bid to take over rival video rental chain Hollywood Video. Blockbuster says it will present its $11.50-per-share offer for Hollywood Entertainment directly


Scania offer on MAN possible, but may be a ruse: analysts

Rumours persist that Swedish truckmaker Scania is poised to make a counter-bid for its German predator MAN, a move analysts say Scania would be capable of but which might be part of an elaborate bluff.


Renault denies interested in Jaguar, Land Rover

French carmaker Renault  on Monday denied a British media report that said it was a possible bidder for Ford's  luxury UK car brands Jaguar and Land Rover.


Microsoft's Surface PC still beyond developers' reach

Blog: The software maker is showing the tabletop computer to its partners on Thursday, but it will be until April before they can do much more than look at the device.


Activities Slowly Resume in Florida Schools Hit Hard by Storm

The Lemon Bay Manta Rays were not going to let a hurricane get in the way of football. On Friday, they headed to the practice field for the first time in eight


U.S. new home sales fell a steeper-than-expected 9 percent in November, but business activity elsewhere perked up this month, according to reports on Friday that showed pockets of strength in the economy despite a housing sector meltdown.


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As big Labor Day sales roll around, computer stores will tell you about laptops that now come with biometric fingerprint readers. Car companies will talk about "variable air suspension" features that allow you to change the ride of a car, depending on terrain. And video game manufacturers will ha...


Il protagonista della vicenda Ã¨ un camionista 50 enne di Santa Cristina in ValGardena, Johann Eschgfaeller, che continua a guidare come se nulla fosse                                            Dieci morti e 7 patenti ritirate I record del camionista ubriaco


FOXBOROUGH -- Tomorrow night's game against the Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., will bring back plenty of memories for Patriots fans. After all, many of them have popped in the tape of the Patriots' 32-29 Super Bowl victory from last February, sat back, and enjoyed one of New England's landmark sports moments. Turns out, Bill Belichick has, too.


Bond prices edged higher Tuesday, following release of a report showing a dip in retail sales last month.


Per affermare un ideale di 'acqua e sapone'


American Susan Williams Takes Triathlon Bronze

Kate Allen produced a stunning run to overhaul long-time leader Loretta Harrop in the last 150 meters of the women's Olympic triathlon Wednesday and win Austria's first gold medal at Athens.


Producer Phil Spector Indicted On Murder Charge

Legendary 'wall of sound' producer Phil Spector has described prosecutors as "Hitler-like" for pushing for an indictment, which will see the 63-year-old face trial sooner than expected on charges of murder.


Bullish executives at Adobe Systems Inc. are predicting a blockbuster summer as the company, which produces popular software such as Photoshop, continues its biggest-ever product launch.


MPs are examining whether quiz shows are ripping off viewers with charges for phone calls.


BRCA type sways benefit of anti-cancer surgery

Women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene  mutations can lower their risk of developing breast and  gynecologic cancers by having their ovaries removed. However,  the benefit depends on which mutation they have, researchers  have found.


Writersâ Strike Tests the Mettle of 2 Outsiders

The president of the writers guild and his lieutenant are deliberating a question that may bode ill for both: Is their rebellion over?


Head coach Jim Mora wants every starter, including quarterback Michael Vick, to practice this week.


"The Sopranos" turned its startling cut-to-black final season into Emmy gold Sunday, winning the best drama series award, and newcomer "30 Rock" was named best comedy series.


Zarqawi claims killing of 49 Iraqi recruits

A group led by al-Qaida-linked terrorist Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility Sunday for the execution of some 50 Iraqi army recruits in eastern Iraq.


Bush Family Friend Undermines Iraqi Peace?

For 25 years, evangelicals have voted Republican. But the Democrats are courting, and their efforts may have a prayer.


Hefner Builds Home Away From Home in Vegas

Hugh Hefner is coming to Las Vegas, where he'll have a vertical version of his Playboy mansion — a nearly 12,000-square-foot love shack on top of the Palms hotel-casino's 40-story tower that's under construction.


Sharon Proposes New Housing in West Bank Settlements

ERUSALEM, Aug. 17  The day before Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faces sharp debate about his policies at his own Likud Party convention, his government made an effort to pacify his critics today, issuing tenders for 1,001 new, ...


Genova, 22:37 - CALCIO, COPPA UEFA: SAMPDORIA-AALBORG 2-2

La Sampdoria ha pareggiato 2-2 (1-1) con i danesi dell'Aalborg nella gara di andata del primo turno ...


Suits: The Highest Fashion: A Royal Accessory

The new year started smashingly for Glenda Bailey, editor in chief of Harperâs Bazaar: she was named on Queen Elizabethâs New Year Honours List.


Fulham push Middlesbrough further into the mire

Fulham eased their relegation worries as goals from Heidar Helguson and Brian McBride secured a 2-1 win against struggling Middlesbrough.


The NHL players' association is taking its case public.


Braves complete trade for CF Mark Kotsay

The Braves have their replacement for center fielder Andruw Jones, competing a trade that brought Mark Kotsay from the Oakland Athletics on Monday.


Israel, Egypt Swap Prisoners in Sign of Warmer Ties

Egypt sent a convicted Israeli spy  home after eight years in jail and Israel released six Egyptian  infiltrators on Sunday in a sign that relations strained by the  Palestinian uprising were warming.


Verizon, Qwest Ask Court to Block New FCC Rules

Verizon Communications Inc. and  Qwest Communications International Inc. asked a federal court  on Tuesday to block temporary rules by the U.S. Federal  Communications Commission forcing the companies to lease phone  lines to rivals for at least another six months.


A no-budget Web series based on the ups and downs of three former college roommates has become a cult hit and  attracted mainstream media attention.


Home net hardware could come under attack from malicious hackers, say security researchers


Man Is Sought in New York Psychologistâs Stabbing

A man armed with a suitcase full of knives fatally stabbed and slashed a well-known psychologist in her office.


Registrata una crescita tra le piu' alte d'Europa


Anxious to avoid upsetting air travelers, NASA is withholding results from an unprecedented national survey of pilots that found safety problems like near collisions and runway interference occur far more frequently than the government previously recognized.


Israeli missile kills Gaza militant: medics

An Israeli missile strike killed a Palestinian militant in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medical workers and witnesses said, a day after 11 Palestinians were killed during an Israeli raid into the coastal territory.


Pennsylvania governor unveils anti-recession plan

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell on Monday proposed a $2.3 billion spending plan, including tax rebates, to spur consumer spending and bolster job creation in a move to protect the state from any national recession.


Football: Rijkaard loses his cool as pressure mounts

Frank Rijkaard's legendary laid-back style deserted him for once as the Barcelona coach aimed a string of barbs at Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League clash at Anfield.


Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd vowed Friday his nation's troops would stay in East Timor as long as needed, following assassination bids on the president and prime minister this week.


Adam Gilchrist scores the second fastest Test century as Australia take complete control of the third Test.


US President Bush is weighing an increase in the size of the military to deal with the long-term fight against terrorism.


Time Warner Inc. (TWX) and Comcast Corp. said on Monday they had agreed to a pact giving Comcast an option to cut its interest in Time Warner Cable Inc.


A majority of U.S. Hispanics plan to vote for Sen. John Kerry in Tuesday's election, possibly offering the Democratic challenger a crucial boost against President Bush, an opinion poll showed.


LeCharles Bentley will likely undergo more surgery on a serious knee injury that cost him last season, is jeopardizing another and could end his NFL career.


Earnings Fall 32 Percent at Bank of America

The bank was hurt by a spike in consumer credit costs and the poor performance of an investment banking unit.


Roadside Bomb Targets Baghdad Governor, 1 Killed

Guerrillas tried to assassinate Baghdad's governor on Tuesday, opening fire on his convoy and then detonating a bomb in a van parked by the roadside, police and government officials said.


U.S. stocks were little changed on  Monday, as a mixed batch of earnings reports gave investors  little direction, while a slip in oil prices helped support  equities in general.


Barcellona, 14:32 - CALCIO, SPAGNA: INCIDENTE D'AUTO, GRAVE EX VIOLA AMOR

Lo spagnolo Guillermo Amor, 40 anni, è in gravi dopo un incidente stradale in cui è ri...


"Stargate" star serves "Breakfast" online

MGM is giving a new film  an online debut, making "A Dog's Breakfast" available on iTunes  and Amazon's Unbox on Tuesday.


U.S. plane maker Boeing Co said on  Thursday it had finalized an order for 10 737-800 airliners  with German airline Hapag-Lloyd Flug worth $655 million.


Arlington County police thought they might have caught the plastic-bag predator yesterday morning after the latest of four attacks in recent weeks, but the suspect was released shortly before noon.


Mountaineers prepared to lead the new-look Big East

The Mountaineers open the season in The Associated Press top 10 for the first time in school history. There are great expectations in Morgantown these days.


UN, Haitian police round up 75 in dawn sweep to curtail violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti : UN peacekeepers and Haitian police rounded up 75 people for questioning Wednesday in a dawn sweep of the capitalâs Bel-air district, bastion of former president Jean Bertrand Aristideâs partisans, aimed at quelling violence


Those wireless LAN cards that insert into a laptop, Tablet PC or PDA have just gone on the endangered species list, according to a new report published this week.


Ghedina perde sorridendo Nel vento volano gli austriaci

Roma, 29 dicembre 2004 -Tutti lo aspettavano, ma purtroppo ha fallito. Da dimenticare la prova di Christian Ghedina che festeggia le 151 gare in discesa libera. Johann Grugger ha vinto la discela libera maschile


Central bankers warn sub-prime crisis could hit whole US economy

The crisis in the US housing market risks spreading to the whole of the nation's economy, European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet said Monday on behalf of world central bankers.


Â· South African find is twice as big as the Cullinan Â· Expert predicts feverish bidding on huge stone


Gutsy Tunisian Rights Lawyer Takes a Day at a Time

Radhia Nasraoui wakes up every morning  knowing something bad might happen. She carefully opens her  door and checks if plainclothes security agents are following  her as she sets off for her Tunis office.


New EU Panel to Study Safety of Herbal Medicines

The safety of herbal medicines, which are widely used on the basis of scant scientific evidence, is to be investigated by a new panel of European experts.


Japanese carrier KDDI to tie up with BT on data communications

Japan's number two telecoms operator KDDI said it had agreed with major British carrier BT to join hands on international data communications services for corporate clients.


N.B.A. Bars 4 After a Brawl Involving Fans

The National Basketball Association suspended indefinitely the four players primarily involved in a wide-ranging fight that went into the stands and resulted in nine fan injuries Friday night.


ATHENS: Fireworks lit up the sky in Athens Friday as the 12th Paralympic Games officially got under way to a chorus of drums and a sea of dancers.


STRASBOURG, France -- The European Commission recommended Tuesday that Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union next year _ but under some of the harshest terms ever faced by new members.


The History Boys by Alan Bennett is named best new play in the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards.


Art Review | Joseph Cornell: Poetic Theaters, Romantic Fevers

Joseph Cornellâs collages and shadow boxes are guileless but sophisticated as seen in the dusky retrospective at the Peabody Essex Museum.


A Giant hole is filled Adding Benitez fills biggest need

As the Giants disseminated a pile of gaudy statistics belonging to Armando Benitez, they missed one that might reveal something about their new high-octane closer.


Angels Make a Play for Los Angeles in Name Only

The Anaheim Angels will now be known as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Team officials admit it is about money.


Three headless corpses found north of Baghdad

The decapitated bodies of three men, their heads strapped to their backs, were found dumped in nylon bags by a roadside north of Baghdad on Wednesday, Iraqi police and US officials said.


President Bush Wednesday praised Congress for passing a massive intelligence reform bill after weeks of infighting to better protect the American people.


Levels in the Mediterranean Sea are rising rapidly, with potentially serious effects in coastal areas, a study finds.


Acquisitions Help Oracle Profit Climb 29%

The increase resulted from a sharp rise in sales in its business software unit, the company said.


Jackson Angry With Eminem Over New Video

Michael Jackson is angered by the way he is mocked in rapper Eminem's recently released video "Just Lose It" and has asked cable music stations to remove the video from their rotations.


U.S. Army Sergeant Found Innocent of Killing Iraqi

FORT HOOD, Texas  - A U.S. military panel Friday  found an Army sergeant innocent of killing an Iraqi civilian,  but guilty of assault, for having subordinates force the Iraqi  off a bridge over the Tigris River, where prosecutors said he  drowned.


Reshuffle to boost Japan PM's popularity

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has reshuffled his Cabinet to try to boost his popularity and bolster his ability to implement reforms.


Wimbledon to Pay Equal Prize Money to Men and Women

Under pressure from womenâs stars and society at large, the club said today that it would put an end to the gap in prize money.


G.M.âs Global Strategy: A Brand for Every Place

G.M.âs international strategy isnât about focusing on a single brand. Instead, it wants its consumers to be able to choose from a fleet of them.


Militants threaten to kill American and British hostages; car ...

An al-Qaida linked group threatened in a videotape Saturday to behead two blindfolded Americans and a Briton within two days, and insurgents carried out a new string of car bombings, killing at least 19 Iraqis and two American soldiers.


Giulia Angelosante colta da malore durante le riprese


New England manager Fabio Capello faces a big challenge to win a major tournament, warns FA boss Brian Barwick.


Brandon Webb threw a four-hitter to become the National League's first seven-game winner and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Atlanta Braves 13-0 Saturday night.


Tenn. Senator Says He Keeps Two Families

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - State Sen. John Ford testified in a juvenile court hearing that he keeps two homes, living with two different women whose children he fathered.  Ford's testimony was part of his defense in a child support case.


Terrorism, Error May Explain Russian Plane Crashes

Terrorism, human error or mechanical  mishap could have caused one of Russia's worst air tragedies in  which two planes crashed almost simultaneously and killed at  least 89 people, officials said on Wednesday.


U.N. deserted leads in oil-for-food investigation

A private intelligence firm hired by the United Nations to look into corruption in the oil-for-food program provided valuable leads to U.N. investigators, but they were ignored, the company's director says.


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Nokia estimates 1.14 billion mobile phones were sold worldwide in 2007, 40 percent of them Nokia branded.


Milosevic's Hague lawyer finds his biggest obstacle is the client

THE HAGUE -- It's not easy being Slobodan Milosevic's lawyer. Appointed two weeks ago to defend the former Yugoslav president against war crimes charges, British attorney Steven Kay's practiced poise and calm legal demeanor has, at times, given way to sheer frustration.


High-Flying Euro Hits Record Peak Vs Yen

The euro hit a record high against the  yen on Thursday and remained within sight of this week's  all-time peak versus the dollar as its bull run continued a  thin market.


Sondaggio Coop e cooperative, 2008 prudente e meno edonista


Scores Are Dead After Violence Spreads in Iraq

In a series of tightly sequenced attacks, at least 25 Iraqis were killed by suicide car bombings and a barrage of missile and mortar fire in several neighborhoods across Baghdad on Sunday.


The issue of India's entry into a strategic partnership with the European Union also came up during the discussion. The Prime Minister, who is in The Hague to participate in the India- European Union Summit


Finance Minister P Chidambaram warned that central banks should be cautious when raising interest rates because inflationary pressures were supply driven.


The Justice Department Monday approved the $41 billion merger of Cingular Wireless LLC and AT&T Wireless Services Inc., requiring the combined company to sell off some assets in 11 states in order to satisfy antitrust concerns. -The Washington Post


Brazilian soccer is in mourning after Sao Caetano defender Serginho died following an apparent heart attack during Wednesday's match against Sao Paulo.


In primo grado furono condannati a pene fino a 10 anni


"I can't hit on a girl in public like I used to. I never thought words like `undignified' would come into my own reflections on myself, but I can't do it anymore." Â Jack Nicholson.


CHICAGO, (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears are expected  to sign quarterback Jeff George on Monday.


Disagi sono contenuti, presidio gestori davanti alla Camera


The key subjects for Bonds are health and history

Looking thinner, happier, and certainly healthier than in the past two seasons when he fought off knee and elbow injuries, Barry Bonds didn't reveal much in his first day of workouts with the San Francisco Giants yesterday.


Iraq group executes two Macedonians: Al-Jazeera

A group calling itself the Islamic Army in Iraq has said it executed two Macedonian men it accused of spying for US forces, Al-Jazeera television reported.


No squabbles over Scott on East Bay 'jury'

It took five months of trial, hours of excruciating detail and seven days of deliberations to find Scott Peterson guilty of murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn son.


Irish PM told IRA engaged in fresh recruitment drive

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has received a security report showing the Irish Republican Army is recruiting young new members and training them to use firearms, a newspaper reported.


David Hasselhoff's ex-wife, Pamela Bach, turned herself in for booking on a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge stemming from a fender-bender in North Hollywood.


CBS announced its newest batch of castaways this morning destined to be stranded on the South Pacific island of Vanuatu--Islands of Fire. And continuing a tradition the show kicked off in season six, it will be men versus women when the ...


The Tory leader reacts angrily to reports that he has been told his stance on the war means he cannot meet President Bush.


Russia regional vote to confirm Kremlin's power

Up to 31 million Russians voted on Sunday in regional elections expected to reinforce the dominance of two big pro-Kremlin parties ahead of nationwide parliamentary polls in December.


Spot Future Trends and Developments of Broadcasting & Cable TV in Italy

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51188)  has announced the addition of "Broadcasting &  Cable TV in Italy" to their offering.


Police arrest two men after a seven-year-old boy is hit by a van and left lying in the road with fatal injuries.


Study Finds Prior Trauma Raised Childrenâs 9/11 Risk

Preschoolers who witnessed the 2001 terrorist attacks were at high risk of developing lingering problems if they had had a previous frightening experience, new research suggests.


Charitable champ takes it easy on De La Hoya

Coming into this middleweight title bout, which turned out to be more mega-event than mega-fight, Oscar De La Hoya called Bernard Hopkins a bully.


Warning: An IE7 Auto-Update Is Coming Soon

Microsoft tells corporate administrators that it will push a new version of Internet Explorer 7 their way in February. Here's how to avoid it if you wish.


John Howard expects slim October 9 election win

One week away from a knife-edge election, Australian Prime Minister John Howard declared yesterday he would be re-elected on October 9, but only just, as anti-Iraq war rallies urged voters to throw him out of office.


New Cell Phones Create More Demand for Computer Chips

By Anna Marie Kukec  Schaumburg-based Motorola Inc. (www.motorola.com) and arch-rival Nokia of Finland are going to spend more on semiconductor chips this year, according to iSuppli Corp., which studies the technology industry.


Adelson bets on Macau for world's biggest casin

The world's biggest casino opens in Macau  on Tuesday, the most ambitious throw of the dice yet in a $24  billion effort to build a Las Vegas-style "neon alley" in this  once-sleazy Chinese gambling enclave.


Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung may be sidelined until January because of a knee injury.


Drugmaker Alpharma Inc. on Friday said it launched its generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s Neurontin for the treatment of epilepsy.


PARIS, June 23 -- A squabbling European Union has given up hope for a constitution, agreeing instead Saturday to peddle a watered down treaty to its 27 capitals in hopes of ending a two-year stalemate that has hobbled one of the world's most potent economic and diplomatic blocs.


Israel won't be able to carry out a major West Bank pullback for 2 1/2 years because it first needs a missile defense system in place to protect it against Palestinian rocket fire, Defense Minister Ehud Barak told a parliamentary committee yesterday.


IBM sues mainframe maker for patent infringement

IBM filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Platform Solutions Inc. claiming PSI's systems allow IBM mainframe operating systems to run on Itanium-based hardware.


Apple confirms MySpace ban in retail stores

Blog: MySpace profile browsing was clogging store traffic, an official statement from the company says.


Blair will not cut holidays short because of tsunami: Downing Street

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has no intention of cutting short his family holidays in Egypt after the tsunami disaster in Asia, his office said.


Wal-Mart has managed to come back with style, and is expected to announce that December sales achieved a 3 percent gain over sales for December 2003.


Feature: A New IDEA in Air Quality Monitoring

Combining the assets of NASA and the EPA with NOAA's weather information is at the heart of a new NASA project called IDEA:  Infusing Satellite Data into Environmental Air Quality Applications. IDEA will improve forecasters' ability to track regional pollution and make air quality forecasts.


Buenos Aires Club Fire Kills 169, Injures 375

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina  - A blaze in a Buenos  Aires nightclub packed with young revelers celebrating the New  Year holidays killed at least 169 people and injured 375, as a  stampeding crowd was trapped by locked exit doors, officials  said on Friday.


L'Oreal maintains 2004 earnings guidance as sales meet forecasts

The French cosmetics company L'Oreal said it still expected to post double-digit percentage growth in 2004 pretax profits, after reporting annual sales that met analysts' forecasts.


Johnny Depp Says He Actually Enjoys Aging

Unlike legions of other Hollywood stars, hipster heartthrob Johnny Depp says he actually enjoys aging. The boyish-looking Depp — who plays the author of "Peter Pan" in his latest picture "Finding Neverland" — was asked if the children's character famed for never growing old made him wish for the same power.


China defense minister visits Japan, ties on mend

Chinese defense Minister Cao Gangchuan arrived in Japan on Wednesday in the first such visit in nearly 10 years, hoping to ease tensions after strained ties halted top-level military exchanges.


European Union leaders have offered "strong support" for Iraq's interim government, including more technical assistance and the possibility of a trade deal.


There's a hole in Daddy's car where all the money goes. But there doesn't have to be.


President Bush on Friday shoehorned a plug for his guest worker program between making a joke about an award winner and listening to love songs Friday at a White House celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.


itâs the only reason I watch, really â-but I still get chills remembering the one starring Christopher Reeve. It aired a couple


Thousands of armchair sky watchers are pairing computers and consumer-grade meteorological equipment to share their observations of local conditions online.


Greek doctor says that 'suicidal' John Hogan is set to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital in Britain


Australia is to send an armed patrol ship and aircraft to monitor the actions of Japan's whaling fleet.


Washington -- Two ailing Northern California women took their plea for legally tolerated medical marijuana to the US Supreme Court on Monday and ran into skeptical questioning from both wings of the court.


A Florida-style nightmare has unfolded in North Carolina in the 10 days since Election Day, with thousands of votes missing and the outcome of two statewide races still up in the air.


Russian spy's Italian contact well in UK hospital

An Italian contact of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko is well after preliminary tests showed no sign of radiation poisoning, a British hospital said on Saturday.


Health Care Tops List Of Concerns in China

BEIJING, Jan. 9 -- On the heels of government pledges to reform China's failing health-care system, a government survey released Wednesday identified medical issues as the No. 1 concern of most citizens.


People who talk on their cell phones while driving aren't just dangerous, a new study has found.  They also slow down traffic.


NEW YORK - Newly optimistic investors sent stocks sharply higher Friday, propelling the Dow Jones industrials up more than 100 points, after economic data showed strength in manufacturing and construction. Wall Street greeted the departure of PeopleSoft Inc.'s chief executive by buying up technology shares...


G8 leaders set to end summit with Africa pledge

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - Leaders of the world's major powers will turn their attention to Africa on Friday and are widely expected to announce a $60 billion pledge to fight AIDS and other killer diseases.


Tre persone sono state sottoposte a fermo di polizia in quanto ritenute responsabili del tentato omicidio di Pavel Costel Marian, il romeno di 41 anni, cosparso di benzina e dato alle fiamme la notte tra sabato e domenica scorsi a Viterbo.


Itâs a different atmosphere but itâs also a continuation of some strategy that was announced at that earlier event: the three-screenâPC, mobile, TVâapproach.


Poll shows Russia's Medvedev set for crushing win

The Kremlin front-runner in Russia's presidential election, Dmitry Medvedev, has the backing of 82 percent of voters with six weeks left before the vote, an opinion poll published on Wednesday showed.


A woman has officially denied stalking and making threats against movie star Catherine Zeta-Jones. Dawnette Knight pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to one charge of stalking and 24 of making criminal threats.


Continental, Design Fault Blamed for Concorde Crash

A metal strip that fell off a Continental Airlines jet and a design fault in Concorde led to the supersonic jet's crash outside Paris in 2000, which killed 113 people, an official report on Tuesday.


Everett Visits the Bills as Healing Continues

Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett took another step in an improbable recovery from a life-threatening spinal cord injury, visiting  and watching his teammates play against the Giants.


Bush, Kerry rev up for campaign face-off

It's a classic pre-debate dance, maybe as important as the matchup itself: lower expectations for your candidate's performance and jab the other guy while you're at it.


UPDATE 5-Oil extends retreat ahead of US stock data

Oil prices extended recent heavy losses on Wednesday ahead of weekly US data expected to show fuel stocks rising in time for peak winter demand.


Police in this western Massachusetts town say they have seized a digital camera with images of celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Africa for an investigation by Los Angeles authorities.


Ousted Thai PM lambasts army on coup anniversary

Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra launched a scathing attack on the generals who removed him in a bloodless coup a year ago and accused the world of turning a blind eye to "departures from democratic norms".


Familiar NBA foes bar path for US stars to reclaim world throne

A confident American team enters the playoff rounds of the World Basketball Championship on an impressive run but some familiar faces are blocking the US path to reclaiming the global throne.


Taliban take over district in southern Afghanistan

Taliban militants have taken control of at least one district in southern Afghanistan and were fought back after briefly taking another, Afghan officials said.


"Happy Feet" director shooting "Justice League"

LOS ANGELES  - "Happy Feet" director George Miller is in talks to bring the superheroes of the "Justice League of America" comic books to the big screen.


Owner of S.L.-Based ArosNet is Jailed for Contempt

Michael Eugene Winsett, 31, owner of Salt Lake-based Internet service provider ArosNet, was booked into jail Wednesday for contempt of court.


William "Captain Kirk" Shatner is forking over $200,000 to boldly go where he's never really been before. The "Star Trek" thespian is one of 7,000 stargazers who have pledged


Book review: Google Web Toolkit Solutions

If you're an experienced programmer, have some experience with GWT, and want a guide to an assortment of practical solutions, this is a great book for you.


More than 20 US TV stations cancel a screening of Saving Private Ryan over fears they could be fined.


N.Korea Blast Unlikely to Have Been Atomic-S.Korea Minister

A huge blast three days ago in North  Korea was unlikely to have been a nuclear weapons test, South  Korea's unification minister said on Sunday.


U.S. military to announce Haditha charges Thursday

The U.S. military plans to charge Marines in the killing of 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq, on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the case.


GM aims for global IP system with new AT&T deal

General Motors Corp. has agreed to a $1 billion, five-year contract with AT&T to help the auto maker continue development of a global IP network supporting voice, data, video and other services.


Based on the Groundbreaking Book, 'My Secret Garden' Opens in NYC

Playbill - The new stage version of Nancy Friday's groundbreaking 1973 book of interviews, "My Secret Garden," the tome which exposed in explicit detail the sexual fantasies of a generation of women, opens a limited commercial engagement Feb. 14 after previews since Feb. 2.


By MIKE SCHNEIDER "Suni" Williams breaks a 1996 record for time on a space flight by a woman.  HOUSTON -- Atlantis was cleared Saturday to return to Earth this coming week after the space shuttle's heat shield was judged capable of surviving the intense heat of re-entry, and a U.S.


Blackburn boss Mark Hughes slams referee Steve Dunn for not giving his side a penalty in the defeat at Charlton.


London equities fell on Wednesday after Marks & Spencer reported its worst quarterly sales performance for two and a half years.


President Ahmadinejad's account rejected in Iran which is second only to Thailand for sex changes.


Observatory: Arthritis Fails to Slow Invading Toads in Australian Fields

The cane toad is growing so big and hopping so rapidly into new territory that they are developing severe arthritis.


Santander, 11:27 - TENNIS, COPPA DAVIS: PIOVE A SANTANDER, SLITTA NADAL-VOLANDRI

A causa della pioggia, slitterà di almeno 20-25 minuti il primo singolare della terza giornat...


Creditors of Eurotunnel are set to vote on the debt-ridden Channel rail tunnel operator's restructuring plan.


Tiger Woods and dozens of players took advantage of the summer weather to tour Carnoustie Golf Links, site of this year's British Open.


Senses, Sand Dunes Helped Tsunami Animals Escape

Wildlife in Sri Lanka's biggest national park survived last month's tsunami, but it was probably keen senses and the lay of the land rather than any mysterious instinct for danger that enabled animals to scamper to safety.


Six Shot Dead in New Northeast India Violence

GUWAHATI, India  - Suspected separatist rebels  stormed a village in India's northeast on Monday and shot dead  six people, police said, taking the toll in the worst violence  in years in the troubled region to 62.


Tux the penguin waddles to last place in Indy 500; Joost fares better

Blog: In the 91st Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, the much-hyped 'Linux car' crashes, but since it isn't Windows, there was no blue screen of death.


Scientists Seek Scent of Life in Methane at Mars

Sniffing out any whiff of biology on Mars has become a scientific battle of the bands - spectral bands that is. The purported detection of methane in the martian atmosphere by Mars Express, the European


Palestinians seek election truce to persuade Israel to relax ...

Abu Mazen, the new PLO chairman, was seeking last night to secure a ceasefire during the planned Palestinian elections, a move which would add to pressure on the Israeli government


Gay Ordination: Obasanjo Backs African Bishops

President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Anglican bishops from Africa for what he called their principled stand against homosexuality.


French director Catherine  Breillat typified a trend at the Cannes film festival by  casting unknowns who had never acted before in "Une vieille  maitresse."


Time Warner profit rises on cable, asset sales

Media conglomerate Time Warner Inc.   said on Wednesday that fourth-quarter profit rose more  than 30 percent, boosted by asset sales, more digital cable and  phone customers, and a rise in AOL advertising sales.


Computer archive used to find stolen art

The request was simple enough: Lloyd's underwriters had been approached to insure the movement of seven paintings, including one by Cezanne, from Russia to London for valuation and sale.


The BBC's Caroline Wyatt goes beneath the city of Paris and finds some people's idea of cinema heaven.


President Bush "absolutely" will use his second term to push for a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, his top political strategist said Sunday.


Being smart about how you run on race day can be as important as all the effort you put in before you reach the starting line.


Moretti, Bologna-Milano sara' pronta a settembre 2008


U.S. Peacekeeping Plan for Somalia Criticized

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 28 -- The United States has finalized a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would authorize a force of East African peacekeepers to intervene in Somalia to prevent the overthrow of the country's struggling government at the hands of Islamic militias. But some European...


Cheney checked for shortness of breath, released

Vice President Dick Cheney went to the hospital yesterday after experiencing shortness of breath. The visit, aides said, was a precaution, given his history of heart problems.


Frank Buckles is 106 now and not as spry as he used to be. But try to help him from a chair to his feet, and he will bellow a loud, clear "No." Ninety years after the headstrong teenager lied his way into a uniform, then the European theater of World War I, the older version of that boy remains fiercely independent, determined to live life on his terms, at his pace.


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Mauresmo Backs Into Women's No. 1 Ranking

Amelie Mauresmo is the only French tennis player to be ranked No. 1, but she hasn't lost sight of her goal — a Grand Slam tournament title.


Few States Aiming for Safer Rail Crossing

An accident in Tennessee four years ago that killed three children and injured three others prompted the federal government to urge states to give high priority to improving safety at railroad crossings used by school buses. But only a dozen states followed through.


Humor: Hollywood's puffed-up attempt to warn kids about smoking in movies.


"Ugly duckling" sign spots most malignant melanomas

NEW YORK  - Identifying pigmented moles that look different from a person's other moles -- the "ugly duckling sign" -- is a practical way to spot malignant melanoma skin cancer, doctors say.


Senators on Thursday urged President Bush' pick for agriculture secretary to work with farm-state lawmakers on the five-year farm bill that has stalled in talks between Congress and the administration.


Nothing was supposed to happen on the way into talks this week between Boeing and Airbus over subsidies - and not much did. The two sides growled at each other in Brussels, but they left open-ended the future


Canada Study Details Pregnancy Chemical Hazard

Children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy to common workplace chemicals scored lower on tests measuring language skills, attention and memory, researchers said on Monday.


Britain issues travel warning about Indonesia

The British government warned Britons on Thursday against all but essential travel to Indonesia now and during the Christmas and New Year holidays.


Team USA goaltender Chanda Gunn makes the save off Team Canada Colleen Sostorics as USA's Katie King looks on during first period Four Nations Tournament action Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 in Burlington, Vt.


Mobile operators, content providers and other participants at the CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment trade show this weekÂ in San FranciscoÂ will be gearing up for an expected boom in mobile multimedia in the U.S.


When we give to charity, we're picky. Learn what we look for.


Bats Blog: Hall of Fame Announcement Today

MLB.com will provide a live online broadcast of the 2008 Hall of Fame announcement starting at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.


Wis. Police Search for Wandering Kangaroo

DODGEVILLE, Wis. - Iowa County sheriff's deputies have searched in the past for the occasional wandering emu or bobcat - but never a kangaroo, until now.


Salesforce.com Tackles Outsourcing On Demand

SAN FRANCISCO -- Salesforce.com (Quote, Chart) CEO Marc Benioff is hoping to do to call centers and help desks what he has accomplished in the CRM space.


North Korea's second-most senior leader toured a shiny new science park in Beijing Monday, a first stop on visit aimed at finding ways to help the North's moribund economy as much as jump-starting stalled nuclear talks.


Wall Street Likely to Be Quiet During RNC

NEW YORK Aug. 29, 2004 - Wall Street was poised for another quiet week as many traders and money managers prepared to leave town ahead of the Republican National Convention.


U.S. President George W. Bush will hold talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Jordan next week focusing on improving Iraq's fragile security, the White House said on Tuesday.


Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan., Dave Toplikar Column: Toplikar: Finding Your Way

By Dave Toplikar, Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan.  Feb. 18--The ring shattered the brittle 15-degree air. "Sorry," I told the other two guys, panting as I dropped back.  "Hi Dad." Julie sounded sleepy.


Shots are fired at a protest in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince as looting impedes the relief effort flood hit Gonaives.


The peak-time TV audience for the Live Earth gig is less than a third of that for last week's Concert for Diana.


La Welman utilizzava pillole con nome simile e colore uguale


Crescita del 4% rispetto allo stesso periodo del 2006


A cache of privately made recordings from the late pianist William Kapell has surfaced, a find that music lovers are calling an incalculable treasure.


Internet Censorship Won't Succeed, Gates Says

Microsoft's chairman weighs in on the Internet, e-business, and his retirement plans.


Oracle yesterday secured a $10.3billion (Â£5.34billion) takeover of rival software maker PeopleSoft, ending an 18-month battle that was among the most acrimonious in corporate history.


Legge appello 'Centoautori' per centralita' della cultura


Four dead in blast at Shiite mosque as sectarian violence spikes ...

A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque Sunday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who lost their lives confronting the attacker and preventing a far greater number of deaths.


Irish duo 'to sell' Man Utd stake at 310p to Glazer

LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Shares in UK football club Manchester United (UK:MNU) rose 2.9 percent to 280 pence after a report by The Sunday Times that said Manchester United's largest shareholders, Irish racehorse owners John Magnier and JP McManus, are willing


Thieves in Argentina steal a computer from director Francis Ford Coppola, containing his latest film script.


Despite widespread attention, Ken Dunham, Director of Malicious Code at iDefense, characterizes the Linux Trojan as a low threat. "It looks like there was a low volume of e-mails that spread over a period of several days," he said.


Australia-Pak Match Abandoned, India Out Of Tri-Series

Amstelveen (Netherlands), August 25 (NNN):Indiaâs hopes of making it to the in the Videocon Dutch cricket tri-series final were dashed after the third and last league match between Australia and Pakistan was abandoned in Amstelveen on Wednesday without


Envisioning the Next Chapter for Electronic Books

Two new offerings from Web giants this fall will test if consumers are ready to leave the paper book behind.


The nation's leading patient-safety oversight group will call Wednesday for hospitals to do more to keep patients from "waking up" during surgery - a sometimes horrifying experience


IRA can keep guns under British deal, claim Unionists

The IRA will be allowed to keep 15 per cent of its weapons for "self-defence" under secret plans to tempt republicans back into a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, Unionists said yesterday.


Blog: Latest version still recommended only for developers.


Basta inserire fibre di leghe metalliche in tessuti


A new extra-solar planet has been identified orbiting a star 500 light years from our solar system. The discovery was made by a team using a four-inch diameter telescope to make their observations - a size