Respect in a Box: Giving John Ford the Major American Artist Treatment

âFord at Foxâ is a gargantuan boxed set that assembles 24 of the 50-some films John Ford made for the studio that was his most consistent home.


Danese precede sul traguardo gli spagnoli Mayo e Valverde


Google to expand presence in South Korea

Google, the world's biggest Internet search engine, will expand its presence in South Korea's fast growing online video content market, officials said Tuesday.


Nepal hands kidney racket suspect to India

Nepal handed over to India on Saturday an Indian man suspected of running an illegal kidney transplant racket there, an Indian embassy official said.


Dance Review: Save the Last Dance for Covent Garden

On Friday night Darcey Bussell, the most internationally renowned and locally adored British ballerina since Margot Fonteyn, bade farewell to ballet.


On-Demand Internet Video Game Services Vary

Internet downloads are nothing new when it comes to buying music and software online. So why does video game shopping still mostly involve either shlepping to a store or waiting for the delivery truck after you order online?


VATICANO - AVE MARIA a cura di don Luciano Alimandi - La Vergine Maria e Âsorella morteÂ CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Il tempo della Quaresima Ã¨ particolarmente propizio per pensare e meditare sui ÂNovissimiÂ e, naturalmente, in modo particolare sulla morte, ma non solamente sul significato della morte in generale, ma su quello d...


Britons killed in Jordan bus crash Kate O'Hara, Olwen Dudgeon, James Reed and Julie Hemmings AT LEAST nine Britons on a pilgrimage tour led by a Yorkshire churchman were killed yesterday when their coach careered off a desert highway in Jordan and


A 6-year-old boy remained hospitalized Saturday after a school bus dragged him along the road for about 60 feet.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to panic after his side were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Panathinaikos in the Champions League.


The film examines the death of actor George Reeves, but suffers from too many leaks and its own ambition.


Breakthrough vaccine to prevent food allergies developed:

[Health India]: Washington, Nov 13: Researchers have now developed a breakthrough vaccine which can benefit millions who suffer from food allergies , especially nut and milk allergies.


JAKARTA - Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono yesterday said he would form the next government and formulate a 100-day programme after being declared the runaway winner of last month's presidential election in Indonesia.


Iraqi politicians struggled Saturday to reach agreement on candidates for two key security posts that remained vacant a week after Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government of national unity took office.


Stars take red carpet ahead of Oscar ceremony

Hollywood's elite braved cold dreary skies with barely a shiver on Sunday as they crossed the red carpet in off-the-shoulder gowns and designer tuxedos for the 79th annual Oscars.


Universal McCann Ups Ad Spending Forecast

Media buyer Universal McCann on Monday  raised its forecast for global advertising spending in 2005,  citing growing marketing battles in industries such as autos  and drugs, but slightly cut its outlook for U.S. ad spending.


AUSTIN A top aide to Gov. Rick Perry worked for a Spanish company until three months before the company was picked for a $7.2 billion state road project.


Wide receiver Johnson retires to join the broadcast booth

Veteran wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson announced he was retiring from the National Football League to pursue a career in broadcasting on Wednesday.


La Commissione europea bacchetta ancora i partners


ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A man has done the impossible in any other Alaska summer: growing a record-breaking cantaloupe, a fruit that craves heat and founders in rain. In a season marked by hotter and dryer weather than usual, Scott Robb has produced a 64.8-pound muskmelon - an unofficial world record...


Patterns: A Video Game, an M.R.I. And What Menâs Brains Do

Why does it often seem that men enjoy playing video games more than women? Perhaps because they do.


De Beers and the South African government unveil plans to create a new, black-run diamond mining firm.


Anheuser Earnings Fall Short of Estimate

A resurgence in sales helped push the brewerâs profit to $214 million in the fourth quarter.


Oil Eases Again as Fuel Costs Hit Economy

Oil prices ended lower on Tuesday on  signs that high energy costs are slowing the economic growth  that has fueled this year's sharp increase in world oil  consumption.


An unprecedented treasure trove of marine reptile fossils is found in the Arctic by Norwegian scientists.


White House says bin Laden tape authentic

The White House said that US intelligence agencies believe a newly broadcast videotaped threat by Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was authentic and recorded recently.


Tools Of The Trade Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.5Ghz

When Apple first launched its G5 computers, some disputed its claim to be the fastest personal computer in world. Faster computers may well be on the market now, but few wield their power


Iran charges three U.S.-Iranian citizens with spying

Iran has charged three U.S.-Iranian citizens with spying, officials said on Tuesday, a day after Washington and Tehran held their most high-profile talks in nearly 30 years.


Unfair bank charges harm people on low incomes and need more regulation, a consumer watchdog says.


Two U.S. Army divisions will leave Cold War-era bases in Germany over the next decade, and the U.S. military will increase its presence in former Warsaw Pact countries under President George W. Bush's ...


Charlie Gibson gets the nod as ABC's anti-Couric on World News Tonight. A safe move, but maybe smart


Internet Radio Imperiled David Kingsborough Harrisburg

Editor, New Era:           There is a bill just introduced in Congress that will save Internet radio from the devastating royalty-fee           increases that will put thousands of Internet webcasters out of business on May 15.


MELBOURNE, Australia -- The recording industry will ask the International Red Cross to freeze a trust fund allegedly controlled by the owners of Sharman Networks, an Australian software company.


ICQ joins Web mail battles with new service

The increasingly competitive Web mail market has a new player: Instant messaging provider ICQ now offers a fee-based service that includes 2GB of storage, a calendar feature, task manager, notepad, wireless access, and support for both POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol).


Carrying out logic operations with fluids rather than electricity could lead to labs-on-a-chip that don't need electronic control circuits.


Alitalia to Trim Flight-Attendant Jobs for Total of 3,689 Cuts

Alitalia SpA, Italy's largest airline, plans to cut a total of 3,689 jobs after winning concessions from flight attendants' unions on cost-cutting targets aimed at saving the carrier from running out of money, union officials said.


Annan Warns Falluja Assault Could Spoil Elections

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi  Annan has warned the United States, Britain and Iraq that an  assault on Falluja risked further dividing the Iraqi people and  undermining planned January elections.


The Bush administration expressed disapproval Wednesday over the military coup in Thailand and called for a swift restoration of democracy.


ALEX FERGUSON backs Roy Keaneâs belief that he can stay a Premiership force into his mid-30s. Skipper Keane, 33, has revealed he intends to play on at Manchester United beyond his contract - provided his form holds.


India, US Experts Discuss Cyber Security

US Undersecretary of Commerce Kenneth Juster, right, winks as he speaks to Indian Minister for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal at the India US Information Security Summit in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004.


Violent crime still dropping, except for homicides

Violent crime by state for 2002 and 2003, including total crime numbers and crime rates per 100,000 people, according to the FBI's annual crime report.


Michele Fusaro, in carcere per il rapimento e la morte della donnaproclama al legale la sua innocenza. E intanto le indagini continuano                                          Sequestro e omicidio Tassitani Il falegname: "Non sono stato io"


UN envoy, Iraqi Prime Minister hold talks on transition process

1 November 2004 - The United Nations envoy for Iraq, Ashraf Qazi, met today in Baghdad with interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi for talks on the situation in the country and the UN role in helping it through the transitional process.


Mom Pleads No Contest to Leaving Tot Alone

A woman pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation Friday on charges she left her 2-year-old daughter alone for 2 1/2 weeks while she was in jail.


The presenter of BBC Radio 4's The World at One programme, Nick Clarke, dies of cancer, aged 58.


Alitalia, taglio di 5mila posti: facce scure all'ingresso

Dipendenti preoccupati questa mattina all'ingresso del centro direzionale Alitalia, dopo che ieri sera Ã¨ stato reso noto il piano della compagnia che prevede tagli di 5.000 posti di lavoro. In molti, entrando


Microsoft Sees $100 Million First Day for 'Halo 2'

First-day sales of Microsoft Corp.'s  new video game "Halo 2" will reach $100 million, a senior Microsoft games executive said on Tuesday.


Mad Cow Disease May Look Different in People-Study

The human version of mad cow disease may look different in different people, depending on their genetic make-up, experts reported on Thursday


Wash. Teen Found Alive 8 Days After Wreck

SEATTLE - After eight days, Laura Hatch's family had almost given the 17-year-old up for dead, and sheriff's deputies had all but written her off as a runaway. Then she was found, badly hurt and severely dehydrated, but alive and conscious, in the back seat of a crumpled car, 200 feet down a ravine...


Nasdaq's fall leads market down for 6th day

Stocks slid for a sixth session on Wednesday, led by the Nasdaq's drop of more than 3 percent as profit forecasts from Apple Inc and Motorola added to recession fears.


Evgeni Malkin is making scoring look simple lately.


The Greek faithful came to see if their 35-year-old star of Olympics past could give them one last thrill. They left having witnessed the new breed of lifting.


Isaiah Washington can't stop talking about being fired from 'Grey's Anatomy.' Is that a good thing for him to do?


At least 350 people have died after a tropical storm triggered landslides and flash floods in the eastern Philippines, still reeling from last week's typhoon, report agencies.


Police fire to disperse anti-U.S. protesters in Kashmir

Police burst hundreds of tear gas shells and fired in the air in Kashmir on Friday to disperse thousands of Muslims protesting against the U.S.-backed offensive in Iraq's holy city of Najaf, police said.


Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham resigned Monday, saying he is confident the country is on a steady path to more reliable power supplies, cleaner fuels and new energy options.


Two Former Top Executives of Hollinger Sued by SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission said yesterday that it had filed a civil suit in Chicago against Conrad M. Black and F. David Radler, the two former top executives of Hollinger


Taliban warns of surge in suicide bombings

KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Taliban threatened a spring offensive of thousands of suicide bombers as the United States, doubling its combat troops in Afghanistan, took over command of the 33,000-strong NATO force yesterday.


ECB likely to keep interest rates on hold as inflation dips

Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the European Central Bank, hinted yesterday that an increase in interest rates was not on the horizon as eurozone inflation dropped to an annual rate of 2.2 per cent.


In the wake of the Patriots' shutout loss in Miami last week, quarterback Tom Brady promised his team had plenty of fight left. Then later in the week, Brady showed his scrappy side by verbally challenging some of his teammates to get with the program.


Controversial Patriot Act Search and Seizure Provision Struck Down

In a stunning defeat to one of the Bush administrationâs most championed and controversial "anti-terror" policies, a federal judge yesterday ruled that a provision of the


US Forces Bomb Iraq's Falluja, Seize Zarqawi Aide

U.S. planes bombed targets in Iraq's rebel-held city of Falluja, killing two people, and the U.S. military said it had captured a lieutenant of its deadliest Islamist enemy in Iraq in a raid early on Saturday.


US Census Bureau: Poverty, Uninsured Up in 2003

The US Census Bureau announced Thursday that the number of citizens living in poverty and without health insurance rose in 2003. The government agency says the poverty rate rose from 12.


The Detroit Lions put Eddie Drummond on injured reserve Wednesday, the same day the kick returner was chosen to play in the Pro Bowl.


British police comb houses after airport attack

British police searched houses near Glasgow, Scotland's biggest city, on Sunday after what they said was a terrorist attack on its airport linked to two failed car bombings in London.


Roma, 21:52 - PALLAMANO, SERIE A D'ELITE: SECCHIA-PRATO 25-25

Gammadue Secchia e Al.Pi. Prato hanno pareggiato 25 a 25 nell'anticipo della seconda giornata della ...


Nov. 11, 2004 -- A private research team claims to have identified a unique action of the painkiller Vioxx, which is independent of its anti-inflammatory action, that might explain why it's linked to heart


A stock doesn't have to be loved to outperform.


Air raids, bombs despite Sri Lanka peace talk vows

Sri Lanka's Air Force bombed Tamil Tiger bases for a third day on Thursday, and suspected rebels clashed with government soldiers, after the foes agreed to crunch talks aimed at halting renewed civil war.


There was no flexing. No preening. No embarrassing bird-like displays with the US flag. Bernard Williams must have learned a thing or two at the Sydney Olympics, because he his American teammates were on their


Cable firms now want to bundle cell service

Two months ago, Fred Poteet walked into a Sprint store to resolve some problems with his cellphone. When he walked out, he had a new wireless contract, with Cox Communications Inc., his cable television operator.


Meaghan Francella knocked off another top-ranked player, beating Lorena Ochoa on Friday in the HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship.


OPEC's president has taken the unprecedented step of urging the United States to tap its emergency crude reserves to bring down world oil prices.


The dollar falls to yet another all-time low against the euro, after further weak US economic data.


Northwest flight attendants okay bargaining agreement

Northwest Airlines Corp.'s  flight attendants ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, the No. 5 U.S. carrier said on Tuesday as it prepares to exit bankruptcy.


1,100 staff sacked as Kwik Save collapses

Business & money: Â· Employees had worked for six weeks without pay  Â·  90 stores to close but 56 may survive


Pro-government Lebanese crowds mark Hariri killing

Tens of thousands of flag-waving Lebanese gathered in central Beirut on Wednesday to remember Rafik al-Hariri, two years after the former premier's killing, and show support for the anti-Syrian government.


Global Warming Effects Faster Than Feared - Experts

Recent storms, droughts and heat waves are probably being caused by global warming, which means the effects of climate change are coming faster than anyone had feared, climate experts said on Thursday.


Globes Open to 'Passion'; 'Fahrenheit' Is Out

Two of this year's most-talked-about films have hit snags on the road to awards season, specifically in their quest to secure nominations for the Golden Globes. Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" is out of the running, while Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" cannot compete in the best-drama category.


Zach Randolph had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Jamal Crawford added 21 points and the New York Knicks broke a franchise record by scoring 23 points in overtime of a 113-100 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.


More spiritual help needed for the dying: study

Doctors may have to take a more active  role in addressing the spiritual needs of patients with  terminal illnesses, a study suggested on Thursday.


Blog: Facebook acquired Parakey, a web OS startup created by Firefox's co-founders.


Jeremy Wariner leads home an American medal sweep in the 400m at the World Championships.


The veteran comedian and broadcaster Cyril Fletcher has died aged 91, ...

The veteran comedian and broadcaster Cyril Fletcher has died aged 91, his family announced today.


Arsene Wenger defends his decision to pick an entirely foreign squad in the win against Crystal Palace.


WASHINGTON: Number of American troops killed in Iraq as of October 28: around 1,100. Number of Iraqis estimated killed: more than 100,000.


Trio sign up for "Alien vs. Predator" sequel

Shareeka Epps, John  Ortiz and Johnny Lewis have been cast in "Alien vs. Predator:  Survival of the Fittest."


Oates' 'Tattooed Girl' Makes Its Mark in Stage Premiere in DC

Playbill - Theater J, the Washington, DC theatre devoted to Jewish voices and themes, stages the world premiere of Joyce Carol Oates' The Tattooed Girl,  based on her own 2003 novel, Jan. 11-Feb. 20. 2005.


Sprint, Nextel agree to join forces as No. 3 cellphone carrier in ...

The freewheeling wireless industry, known for its upstarts and edgy competition, got a little more run-of-the-mill Wednesday when Sprint and Nextel Communications formally announced a merger


EDITORIAL: Boo to DHEC: Horry SWA Does the Crime but Gets No Punishment

By The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.  Dec. 18--Boo to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control for declining recently to punish the Horry County Solid Waste Authority for flouting environmental law.


Quarterly profits jump at rivals P&G and Colgate

Procter & Gamble Co.  and its smaller rival Colgate-Palmolive Co.  posted slightly better-than-expected quarterly profits on Tuesday and signaled that their businesses look good for the rest of 2007, but the results failed to excite Wall Street, and their shares slipped in morning trading.


L'attore di 82 anni: non posso lavorare a livello che vorrei


L'ad Aurilio in visita allo stabilimento di Grottaglie


BBC Says Dow Interview an 'Elaborate Deception'

BBC World said on Friday that an interview it ran with a man it identified as a spokesman for Dow Chemical Co, in which he said the US company accepted responsibility for India's Bhopal disaster, was wrong and part of an


Iran's Larijani to meet IAEA chief Friday: envoy

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani will meet with the U.N. atomic watchdog chief on Friday but will not discuss world powers' demands for an Iranian nuclear halt, a senior Iranian official said on Wednesday.


The indefinite detention without trial of foreign nationals under emergency terror laws is incompatible with European human rights laws, the Law Lords have ruled.


A Favorite Meal, Now Offering a Side Order of Environmental Awareness

A new London restaurant has worked hard to offer fish that is legally caught and not overexploited, but it does not come cheap.


A study of a 2000-year-old calculator, known as the Antikythera Mechanism, reveals more about its use


The Boston Red Sox are the American League champions because of a history-making win against the New York Yankees. But when the World Series starts Saturday night in


TOKYO -- Japan has changed the name of the Pacific island of Iwo Jima, site of the famous World War II battle, to its original name of Iwo To after residents there were prodded into action by two recent Clint Eastwood movies.


What will the new education secretary change, the BBC's Mike Baker asks.


North Korea accuses the US of  "threatening war" after Washington carries out a test of its missile defence system.


Skinner gets shareholders' vote of confidence

Investors gave new McDonald's Corp. Chief Executive Jim Skinner a vote of confidence Tuesday, driving the company's shares up 72 cents to $30.10, a 2.45 percent gain, the day after Charlie Bell resigned the top job.


Bee Staff Writer. The Microsoft of the stem cell age could be in the making at the Menlo Park offices of the Geron Corp., a 65-employee biopharmaceutical firm that got its start in cancer drug research.


A technique that helps heal spinal injuries in dogs may lead the way to future methods of preventing paralysis in humans who've suffered spinal damage.


A man carrying a gun and declaring "I am the emperor" was shot and killed Monday outside the offices of Gov. Bill Ritter by a state patrolman, a spokesman said. Ritter was in his office but was not injured.


Desmond Mason and Mike James more than made up for the loss of Michael Redd in the Milwaukee Bucks' 113-83 rout of the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.


Death permeates Grammy lifetime achievement awards

Music greats such as Joan Baez, The Doors and The Grateful Dead won lifetime achievement awards on Saturday, although many of those honored did not live long enough to receive them.


PalmOne has licensed technology from Microsoft to make its devices work directly with Microsoft's Exchange e-mail server, the companies said this week.


South African ran in eight tries - six in the second half - to hammer a virtual second string England 55-22 in the second Test here on Saturday.


President Bush said Tuesday he was "shocked and dismayed" at disgraced lawmaker Mark Foley's behavior and supports House Speaker Dennis Hastert's call for a full investigation.


Bush Keeps Three-Point Lead on Kerry -Reuters Poll

President Bush held a three-point lead over Democratic rival John Kerry nationwide and slightly strengthened his leads in the vital states of Ohio and Florida, according to Reuters/Zogby polls released on Tuesday.


U.S. Food Labels Need Calorie Clarity -FDA Chief

How much did that afternoon snack cut into your daily allowance of calories?


Site News: Conference Talks Page Launched

Rather than clogging up the lines around here with all of the "I've posted my slides" postings that come with all of the conferences this fall, we've decided to gather all of the ones we know of all in the same place - our Talks Page.   Since the php/db|works conference is currently going on, those are the first that we've posted. There's only been a few people that have spoken up in their blogs about it, but there's definitely more out there.   In fact, if you're one of those giving a talk at the conference and have no place to put the files for your presentation, let us know and we'll post them here and link to them for you.   Even if you're a conference-goer, you can help out. If you hear of someone mentioning where they're posting their presentation and notice it's not on our list, drop us a line and let us know.


Parigi, 18:07 - CALCIO, BARCELLONA-DOPING: 'LE MONDE' CONDANNATO FA RICORSO

Il quotidiano francese 'Le Monde' ricorrerà in appello contro la condanna inflittagli da un t...


Sri Lanka's military says it has used fighter jets to bomb a Tamil Tiger sea base in the north of the country.


Fatal Medication Errors Peak at Start of the Month

NEW YORK  - Deaths related to medication  errors appear to rise sharply during the first few days of each  month, suggesting that hectic pharmacies may be at least partly  to blame, according to researchers.


"I hope and think that in the end a solution will be found and it will be on as usual," Mosley told BBC Sport. "At the moment, as I understand it, there is still no contract between Bernie and the organisers.


Progress for US beef, but safety issues linger

As the US awaits the test results of a possible mad cow case, some experts call for more reforms of the system.


Iran FM backs parliament's decision to resume uranium enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi on Sunday welcomed the decision of his country's parliament to back the resumption of uranium enrichment.


Officials sent extra police  and special bomb detection equipment to an Indian state after  bombs packed with metal pellets killed 43 people at a packed  street food-stall and an amusement park.


Circumcision, microbicides and microfinance. These are some of the most promising options being examined as potential ways to prevent AIDS. As World AIDS Day is marked Friday, some public health experts are saying the current focus on universal access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs has had an unintended effect: sidelining prevention. Without a vaccine, preventing HIV infections is key to controlling the pandemic.


Bike-riding suicide bomber kills 30 Iraqi police

A suicide bomber on a bicycle killed 30 Iraqi policemen doing their morning exercises at a base north of Baghdad on Monday, in one of the deadliest strikes on security forces in months.


Apple Computer Inc has rolled out a new iPod that allows users to view and share photos as it opened nine new iTunes music stores in Europe, spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp and others.


Childhood pneumonia can be treated at home

Treating severe pneumonia in children at home with oral antibiotics works just as well as treating them with intravenous drugs at a hospital as advised by the World Health Organization, scientists said on Thursday.


Police confirm that a man detained by officers is the missing paranoid schizophrenic Michael Ferguson.


Human rights campaigners accuse Israel of carrying out indiscriminate air strikes in the 2006 war in Lebanon.


US Warns About Male Sexual Enhancement Products

Consumers should not purchase or consume the dietary supplements Actra-Rx or Yilishen because they contain an active prescription drug ingredient that can interact with other prescription drugs and result in dangerously low blood pressure, the US Food and


Lo conferma l'Istat,aumenti consistenti per alcol e tabacchi


Car tried to slow Diana vehicle for photographers: inquest

An unidentified car tried to slow down the vehicle carrying princess Diana to her death in a Paris road tunnel, apparently so that chasing photographers could catch up, a witness said Wednesday.


US, Russian presidents to meet in February in Bratislava

MOSCOW - The US and Russian presidents, George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin, will hold a summit in the Slovak capital Bratislava, on February 24, the Kremlin said on Monday.


JERUSALEM : Holding Palestinian leadership elections is crucial, negotiations minister Saeb Erakat said, one day after gunmen opened fire in the presence of PLO chief Mahmud Abbas, killing two policemen.


Colorado's Dedi Ben-Dayan scored in the 58th minute to make it four consecutive matches against Chivas USA with a goal and the Rapids finished with a 1-1 draw Wednesday night.


Bangladesh's opposition parties continue protest

Thousands of police and paramilitary troops patrolled the capital yesterday on the second day of a general strike called to protest a grenade attack on an opposition political rally that killed 20 people and wounded hundreds.


Vista Security Report Raises More Doubts Than It Relieves

A status report released yesterday by the director of Microsoft's Security Technology Unit contends that, over the first six months of its shelf life, Windows Vista was proven more secure than its competitors during their first six months, and more secure than Windows XP after its debut, by virtue of the sole fact that fewer Vista vulnerabilities were entered into the National Vulnerability Database.


European shares were little moved by  mid-session on Tuesday as traders marked time in the run-up to  Christmas while Nokia rose for a second straight session after  bullish comments on the mobile phone market.


Disease Kills 21 in Northeastern Afghanistan

At least 21 people, most of them children, have died from a contagious respiratory illness in northeastern Afghanistan over the past two days, an official said Tuesday.


Uzbek leader gears up for long rule after election

Islam Karimov, Uzbekistan's only president since independence from Soviet rule, was heading for certain victory on Monday following a weekend presidential election condemned as a sham by the opposition.


US politicians oppose a decision to allow former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to visit the country.


(Baghdad, Iraq-AP) Oct. 10, 2004 - Two car bombs have shaken Baghdad, killing at least 11 people, including a US soldier. The soldier's convoy was hit as it passed a small market.


OPEC's Purnomo Says Demand, Not Speculators, Driving Oil Market

OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said oil prices are now being driven by fundamental factors rather than speculators. Hedge funds and other large speculators last week cut their bets


A Dutch Muslim group appealed Thursday for calm at home and abroad in reaction to an anti-Quran film a right-wing politician says he is making.


Rich nations falter on Africa promises: Bono

The world's richest countries are  falling short on pledges made to Africa a year ago on providing  life-saving AIDS drugs, expanding trade and boosting aid, said  activist rock star Bono.


Rep. Charlie Norwood, who has suffered a breathing disorder for more than six years, underwent a lung transplant Tuesday that doctors said was necessary to save his life.


Paris Hilton nabbed driving on suspended license

Police seized Paris Hilton's $190,000 blue Bentley after the heiress was caught driving on a suspended license and prosecutors vowed on Wednesday to ask a judge to revoke her probation for reckless driving.


Capello ha firmato è il CT dell'Inghilterra

L'allenatore ha chiuso il contratto con la Nazionale inglese, accordo per quattro anni. Totalmente italiano lo staff: Baldini Neri, Tancredi e Galbiati


Drugmaker Teams With Law Enforcement To Use RFID To Halt Thefts

Pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma LP is working closely with law-enforcement agencies to use radio-frequency identification technology to protect shipments of OxyContin, Purdue's painkiller drug that's a frequent target for theft.


LOS ANGELES  - Howard Keel, star of numerous movie musicals and TV's "Dallas," died on Sunday, Nov. 7 at age 85.


Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it has offered to buy Robert Mondavi Corp. (MOND.O: Quote, Profile, Research) for about $970 million, looking to add to its wine portfolio.


Feds: Syrian Clampdown on Terror Positive

A Syrian crackdown on terror groups would be the best way to halt violence in Syria and promote peace in the Middle East, the State Department said Monday after the assassination in Damascus of a leader of Hamas' bombing unit.


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Revolution's midfield triumvirate was in full stride last night. With Shalrie Joseph and Jeff Larentowicz in supporting roles and Andy Dorman charging forward, the Revolution rediscovered their possession game and dominated the center of the field in taking a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls.


Check Point Software Technologies is making its second acquisition in as many months, scooping up NFR SecurityÂ for about $20 million.


In 4mila assediano un ospedale, 1 morto e 96 feriti


The EU's top court upholds the right of Commonwealth citizens in Gibraltar to vote in European elections.


Huge ash cloud as Indonesia's Mount Soputan erupts

Mount Soputan volcano on the northern tip of Indonesia's Sulawesi island has erupted, throwing columns of ash 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) into the air, an official said on Friday.


Fed Minutes Reveal More Worry About Inflation Threat

Some Federal Reserve policymakers worried last month that inflation dangers were growing and that low interest rates might be encouraging excessively risky investments, including speculative home buying.


Make your own Oscar dress? History says "uh-oh"

Hollywood actresses may have perfected the pout and the come-hither stare but when it comes to designing or styling the perfect outfit for Oscar night, they should defer to the fashion experts.


Liverpoolâs Carling Cup hero Florent Sinama-Pongolle has urged manager Rafael Benitez to stick with the youngsters for next monthâs semi-final against Watford after the Redsâ rookies sent Tottenham crashing last night.


Conservationists Meet to Plan Global Green Agenda

More than 5,000 scientists, conservationists and politicians meet in Thailand over the next week to hammer out a blueprint for saving some of the world's most endangered species and fragile ecosystems.


Australia's Telstra announces details of A$750 million share ...

SYDNEY: Australia's dominant telecommunications firm, Telstra, has unveiled details of a 750 million dollar (532 million US) off-market share buy-back as part of a three-year, 4.5 billion dollar capital management program.


Wall St opens higher after mild U.S. CPI data

Stocks rose on Friday after government data showed consumer prices, excluding food and energy, grew less than expected in May, underscoring optimism about continued economic growth while inflation moderates.


Intertrust, Philips and Sony have added more top consumer electronics, content and technology heavyweights to their attempt to create an open interoperable Digital Rights Management environment.


NASA is hoping to break new speed records later today when it will set loose its third X-43A "scramjet'' over the Pacific Ocean.


President Bush edged closer to re-election Wednesday, holding fast to a six-figure lead in make-or-break Ohio. Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards counseled John Kerry against swift surrender.


Presidente Senato, Italia indietro rispetto a Ue


Roma, 18:45 - CALCIO, SERIE D: RISULTATI DELLA 23/a GIORNATA

Questi i risultati della 23/a giornata, 6/a di ritorno, del campionato di serie D.


State-owned Indian Oil Corp. and Oil India Ltd. win a contract to look for oil in Libya.


YouTube Update Offers Millions of Videos to Mobile Users

YouTube for Mobile can now be used on phones that can run video streaming and are supported by any 3G operator.


Talks Go on in Pakistan After China Hostage Deadline

Tribal elders were in talks with al Qaeda-linked militants in Pakistan on Monday over the fate of two kidnapped Chinese engineers after an extended deadline to kill one hostage passed, a Pakistani official said.


Opinion: U.K. government plan to use dumb terminals to cut global warming is just a lot of hot air

A proposal to use 'green data centers' to provide Internet and other services for consumers and small businesses in the U.K. is decidedly content-free, Techworld's Chris Mellor writes.


Schoolmates remembered Pfc. Joseph Anzack Jr. as a gentle jock Thursday, hours after Army officials confirmed the 20-year-old's body was found during an exhaustive search for him and two other soldiers ambushed in Iraq.


Riforme, Berlusconi: ''Scheda unica e nessuna preferenza''

Roma, 9 dic. (Adnkronos) - ''Non si rifÃ  la legge elettorale, si perfeziona la legge esistente ''. Lo ha annunciato il presidente del Consiglio, Silvio Berlusconi durante la presentazione del libro di Bruno


Interim Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiar Al-Zibari said here Sunday 2005 will be another difficult year for Iraq because the country's policies are


Rocket attack on US mess hall in northern Iraq kills 22, wounds 66

A 122mm rocket slammed into a mess tent Tuesday at a US military base near the northern Iraqi city Mosul, ripping through the ceiling and spraying shrapnel as soldiers sat down to lunch.


Slay Suspect's Husband Expresses Sympathy

This booking photo released Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, by the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department shows Lisa Montgomery. Montgomery of Melvern, Kan.


ATA is the first US budget airline to seek bankruptcy

ATA Airlines has become the first major low-fare airline in the United States to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The move, which came on Tuesday, immediately set off a bidding war for the company and its assets.


LSE forecasts earnings surge as battles Nasdaq bid

London Stock Exchange Group Plc forecast a big rise in third-quarter earnings and pledged to raise its full-year dividend at least 50 percent as it reiterated its opposition to a 2.7 billion pound ($5.3 billion) hostile bid from U.S. rival Nasdaq .


Ukrainian Court Orders New Vote for Presidency

Ukraine's Supreme Court overturned the results of the country's disputed election and ordered a new runoff by Dec. 26.


Drinking fruit and vegetable juices frequently may cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.


Bush speech will seek to calm American nerves

President George W. Bush will use his final State of the Union address on Monday to try to reassure nervous Americans about his economic rescue efforts and chart a course to stay relevant in his last year in power.


Tropical Storm Felix forms in Atlantic near Caribbean

Tropical Storm Felix formed on Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean over the Windward Islands of the Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.


Angius 'saranno le Regionali le vere primarie'


CHICAGO -- The lead author and peer reviewers of a government report raising the possibility of public health threats from industrial contamination throughout the Great Lakes region are charging that the report is being suppressed because of the questions it raises. The author also alleges that he...


PHILADELPHIA Donovan McNabb threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Philadelphia beat Minnesota 27-to-16. McNabb's 45-yard scoring pass to Terrell Owens gave the Eagles a 24-to-9 lead midway through the final quarter.


Olympic Champ Hamilton Denies Wrongdoing

Olympic cycling champion Tyler Hamilton declared his innocence Tuesday while awaiting results of backup tests for possible blood doping that could cost him the gold medal.


Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the advocate of doctor-assisted suicide who is serving a 10- to 25-year prison term, will be the subject of a feature film.


OGGI SU INTERNET/CROAZIA - Dal 1989 al 2005 si sono ridotti dell'88,5% gli aborti in Croazia Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Anche se la legge sulle interruzioni volontarie di gravidanza Ã¨ rimasta la stessa, dal crollo del comunismo al 2005 gli aborti in Croazia sono diminuiti dell'88,5%. Frutto del lavoro di educazione e formazione della Chiesa catt...


SCHLESWIG, Germany President Vladimir Putin of Russia struck an unusually conciliatory chord with his German hosts Tuesday, saying he would respect the "will of the people" in Ukraine and would consider European proposals for negotiations in the breakaway


Sharon Invites Labor to Talks on Unity Coalition

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Friday invited the opposition Labor Party to begin talks to form a unity government, a move that would avoid early elections and pave the way for a withdrawal from Gaza.


Tfr, l'abc della modulistica istruzioni per scegliere

Dove destinare il trattamento di fine lavoro, come trovare i moduli e compilarli per esprimere la propria scelta. Tutte le risposte


To avoid 'us vs. them' in Balkans, rewrite history

A group of historians from Croatia to Turkey are trying to encourage reconciliation.


UK foreign language teaching hits all-time low

Report laments 'phrase book' standards Foreign language teaching in the UK's state schools has been reduced to "the sort of thing you find in a 'get by' phrase book", claims a doom-and-gloom report published yesterday.â¦


An interrupted night's sleep may increase the risk of developing diabetes, a US-based study suggests.


London Meeting Can Revive Mideast 'Road Map' -Blair

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - British Prime Minister Tony  Blair said on Wednesday a planned London conference on  Palestinian reform would be a critical step toward Middle East  peace talks and a Palestinian state.


Hingis uses finesse as Kuznetsova employs power

Rafael Nadal advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open Wednesday but a knee injury could hamper his chances of dethroning top-ranked Roger Federer.


The Cowboys are a loose, preening bunch of playboys, with 12 Pro Bowlers on the roster and a quarterback who just might be the second coming of Joe Namath.


Euro giants Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United qualified for the European champions League groups stages as the established order in European football was respected.


Schroeder seeks boost in economic ties on historic visit to Libya

TRIPOLI, Libya - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder flew to Libya offering the prospect of a broad improvement in ties, but aides said he would also raise human rights concerns in talks Friday with Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.


Twelve-year-old Deamonte Driver died of a toothache Sunday.


Right fielder Michael Cuddyer and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a $3,575,000, one-year contract Thursday, avoiding arbitration minutes before their scheduled hearing.


NATO, Russia Deny 'Cold War' Rift on Ukraine

Former Cold War foes NATO and Russia on Thursday played down weeks of tension over rigged presidential poll results in Ukraine and issued a joint call for free and fair elections at the end of the month.


"Loaf" rises higher than Mount St. Helens dome

"The Loaf" in Mount St. Helens' crater continues to cook, rising 10 to 30 feet in the preceding 24 hours, geologists said yesterday.


The holiday gaming season officially opened Tuesday with the release of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas." The third in the immensely popular line of video games is expected by analysts to sell at least 4.5 million copies, sales figures that would put it in


com October 11, 2004, 11:16 AM PT. This fourth priority's main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.


Deutsche Telekom board renews confidence in Ricke

Deutsche Telekom's supervisory board is giving additional functions to Kai-Uwe Ricke, the company said, apparently putting paid to speculation that his days as chief executive were numbered.


British GP hangs in the balance due to dates clash

LONDON - Silverstone has jumped out of the frying pan of Bernie Ecclestone's anger and straight into the fire of promoting a British Grand Prix that will clash with a highlight of tennis' calendar - the Wimbledon men's singles final.


A controversial ordinance intended to punish employers and landlords who hire or house illegal immigrants would be too expensive to defend, Riverside officials said in voting to rescind the year-old law.


TV Review | 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee': Thereâs an Allegory in Those Hills

HBOâs take on the grievous history of American Indians seems, apart from its cinematic glamour, provincial, amateurish â like high school stuff.


Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has pardoned the victim of a gang-rape whose sentencing to 200 lashes caused an international outcry, a Saudi newspaper said on Monday.


The IRA must live up to Prime Minister Tony Blair's expectations of a breakthrough on weapons and the ending of paramilitary activity, the terror group has been told.


Authorities announced a $25,000 reward Monday for information leading to his arrest of a Marine wanted in the slaying of a pregnant colleague


British officer found not guilty of abusing Iraqi civilians leaves service over fears of new investigation.


Senate Votes to Raise Mileage Rules for Cars

Other portions of what backers hoped would be a broad bill to reduce American oil consumption were stymied.


Hawai'i should remain vigilant against the spread of West Nile virus, despite a test that's ruled out the disease on a Maui bird, the state's top disease specialist said.


A low-cost laptop, designed for children in developing countries, finally goes into mass production.


Apparent suicide car bomb kills seven US Marines, three Iraqi ...

An apparent suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed vehicle on the outskirts of Fallujah on Monday, killing seven US Marines and three Iraqi national guardsmen, the US military said.


Pagliuca graziato La disciplinare lo proscioglie

La Commissione disciplinare ha prosciolto Gianluca Pagliuca, accogliendo il reclamo del Bologna. Il portiere dei rossoblu' era stato squalificato per una giornata in seguito a Bologna-Reggina del 19 dicembre scorso.


Pistons sink Lakers with late Prince three-pointer

Tayshaun Prince's three-pointer with  four seconds left fired the Detroit Pistons to a 90-89 win over  the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.


The lead attorney for Roger Clemens says he has begun an investigation into allegations linking Clemens to steroids.


FBI aims for world's largest biometrics database

The FBI is embarking on a $1 billion project to build the world's largest computer database of biometrics to give the government more ways to identify people at home and abroad, the Washington Post reported on Friday.


Dominguez Takes Lead in First Tour of Missouri

Ivan Dominguez of Cuba fought off cramps and a hill on the final stretch to break out of a tight group of riders to win the first stage of the inaugural Tour of Missouri on Tuesday.


Domino's Pizza sees strong sales in the six weeks to the end of December, boosted to strong online orders.


A Drive to Bring More Entertainment to Vehicles

Samer Salameh envisions a world in which you can videoconference, check and send e-mail, watch your favorite television shows, make online reservations at your favorite restaurant and pinpoint the best route around a traffic jam -- all from the comfort of your moving vehicle.


Russia's Kommersant daily publishes blank pages in protest at $11.4m damages it is told to pay to a major bank.


Is the US safer now? Is Iraq part of the war on terror? Bush, Kerry regularly clash on the topic. By Elizabeth Wolfe. Washington - In the first presidential election since the Sept.


One man dies and four others are hurt in a collision between three cars and a horse, which is also killed.


I crediti in valuta estera si attestano a 21,85 miliardi


Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he still might run for president if supporters will pledge $30 million by November.


Iraqi PM expresses impatience on Fallujah amid continued violence

Iraq's interim Prime Minister IyadAllawi on Sunday said the peace talks on Fallujah was near the endwith a gloomy hope for peaceful settlement, while an explosion in Tikrit


NASA spacecraft design pioneer Faget dies

HOUSTON -- Maxime A. Faget, a pioneering NASA engineer who designed the original spacecraft for Project Mercury and whose work helped create every human spacecraft the agency has launched since, has died.


In a sign that the  federal airwaves police may ratchet up their campaign against  racy programming, the FCC on Friday determined that a woman's  naked backside is indecent enough to net ABC a proposed fine of  $1.43 million.


Martha Stewart, now behind bars, appears poised to prove she's a "Survivor." Stewart's company, NBC Universal and a TV producer planned an announcement today after months of speculation that Stewart might seek to capitalize on her fall from grace by launching a new television series upon release from prison.


Roma, 16:52 - CALCIO, ZAMPARINI: CON COLANTUONO PALERMO PIU' ALLEGRO

Maurizio Zamparini ha fiducia nel nuovo Palermo. ''Credo molto in questo gruppo e in questo nuovo te...


New York and 4 Other Cities Submit Bids for 2012 Games

New York and four European capitals submitted their final bids to be host of the 2012 Summer Olympics by yesterday's deadline, the International Olympic Committee announced.


US Retailers Say Christmas Not Just for Christians

U.S. retailers are shrugging off  critics who accuse them of snubbing the word Christmas for the  sake of political correctness -- and sales.


Apple QuickTime update lances multiple bugs

Switch to manual Apple has released an updated version of its popular QuickTime media playback software that fixes eight security vulnerabilities.â¦


Teens should get meningitis shot, U.S. panel says

Young people aged 11 to 18 should get a shot that protects them from the most dangerous type of meningitis, advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.


Dopamine Limits Learning in Parkinson's Patients

Dopamine is the mainstay of treatment for people with Parkinson's disease, but it comes with a down side. Dopamine-based therapy impairs the brain's ability to respond


OECD: Oil Prices Set Back Global Recovery

The OECD cut its 2005 economic growth forecast for the euro zone and other major economies on Tuesday, blaming a "surge in oil prices" and the slide in the dollar.


Bush, Kerry Exchange Bitter Words on Iraq

WASHINGTON - President Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry traded biting accusations over the war in Iraq on Monday as early Florida voting produced scattered complaints that stirred memories of the state's chaotic 2000 recount.    On a day of strikingly personal campaign rhetoric, Bush said his Democratic challenger stands for "protest and defeatism" in Iraq...


Britain's Brown urged to take new approach on Afghanistan

An international think-tank urged Britain's incoming prime minister Gordon Brown to take a new approach over Afghanistan to prevent a resurgence of the hardline Taliban.


These five mobile social networks are all vying to be the next hot thing. See how they stack up.


Roma, 19:44 - ATLETICA, FIDAL: MERCOLEDI' UDIENZA GIBILISCO

La commissione giudicante della Fidal si riunirà mercoledÃ¬ alle 11.45 a Roma per l'udienza re...


Telemarketers take up to 90 percent cut in charitable donations

Diana Mey remembers the telemarketing call for a charity that pushed her "over the edge.". "I remember getting a hard sell," said the mother of three from her Wheeling, W.Va.


Bush Signs Tax Bill in Swing State of Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa - President Bush signed his fourth tax cut in four years on Monday, extending three tax breaks popular with middle-class voters and reviving other tax incentives for businesses.    Bush held the bill signing ceremony at a YMCA in Iowa, one of the most contested states in this year's presidential election with Democrat John Kerry and a state Bush lost by a razor-thin margin in 2000...


Petraeus says U.S. troop levels can be cut

The number of U.S. troops in Iraq could fall to about 130,000 by next summer, the total before this year's build-up, but it is too early to say when it may go lower, the top U.S. general in Iraq said on Monday.


Blair vows not to quit despite probe uproar

British Prime Minister Tony Blair vowed on Friday not to quit before British police finished a political funding investigation, despite growing alarm in his Labour party over the damage the probe is inflicting on the government.


Controversial "Death of a President" film debuts

The controversial British film "Death   of a President," a fictional documentary showing the   assassination of President George W. Bush, had its first public   showing on Sunday, receiving mild applause from an audience   that seemed more interested in how it was made than why.


The hotel business in Washington has largely bounced back since Sept. 11, 2001, argue some of the 3,800 hotel workers threatening a strike, but not for them.


18-Year-Old Charged in Water-Tank Shooting

HURRICANE -- Washington County sheriff's deputies have arrested an 18-year-old man accused of shooting holes in the water tank above Toquerville.


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Turkey asks U.S. not to violate its airspace again

Turkey asked the United States formally on Tuesday to avoid another violation of its airspace after an incident that exposed tensions between the NATO allies.


Update 5: Dollar Slips to New Low Against Euro

The dollar slid to a new all-time low Tuesday against the euro, which rose to $1.3643 in thin post-holiday trading. The dollar's new low came in afternoon European trading, with the euro creeping just past its previous high - set Monday - of $1.3640.


Fiji's military says it will conduct night exercises in the capital, as fears grow of an imminent coup.


The dollar extended gains against the euro on Wednesday amid heightened prospects that the U.S. Federal Reserve would continue to raise interest rates due to its outlook for higher inflation.


Militants Holding French Journalists Demand End to Ban on Scarves

A militant Iraqi Islamic group holding two French journalists has demanded that France annul a new law banning Muslim head scarves in public schools, adding an ominous new


NCAA expected to issue ruling on MSU football

Mississippi State was expected to learn Wednesday what, if any, sanctions its football program could face concerning allegations of rules violations between 1998-2002.


Bulgarian Stocks - Lukoil Neftochim Close to Record High

Bulgaria's main oil refinery Lukoil Neftochim Burgas AD (NEFT) briefly touched a record high of leva (BGN) 26.00 in the morning trade at the Sofia Stock exchange Monday after a stable rise that persisted for a ...


Unidentified gunmen kill a prominent Sunni Muslim cleric and his colleague in Pakistan's city of Karachi.


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Corel releases public beta of WordPerfect Lightning

InfoWorld - Corel released a free public beta of WordPerfect Lightning on Tuesday, a word processor that blends a desktop-based application with online collaboration and storage features.


BBC One's 10 O'Clock News is launching the first interactive news television bulletin on Tuesday.


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The Loss of Biodiversity Could Undermine the Achievement of the MDGs

WASHINGTON and ROME, Sept. 13  /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental degradation and, in particular, the loss of biodiversity could undermine the achievement of some of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), according to FAO Assistant Director-General Alexander Muller.


Muslim Pilgrims Urged to Shun 'Islamic' Terror

A leading Saudi cleric warned Muslims on  Thursday against heeding militant calls to wage terror attacks  in the name of Islam.


UI scientist's 17-year-old experiment is descending to Titan

MOSCOW - A University of Idaho professor's experiment is on its way to one of Saturn's moons. David Atkinson, aU of I electrical engineering professor, says a probe containing his wind-measuring experiment


A second aggressive rate cut in just over a week on Wednesday from the Federal Reserve failed to help Wall Street stocks, while the dollar came under pressure and gold set a record high.


The launch of the Microsoft digital-music store takes direct aim at Apple Computer's dominant iTunes service, setting off a battle of the bands between the online music sellers and their rock-star frontmen -- Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.


Science & environment: Chief green advisers say fight against climate change will be hindered by government decision


Fashion Review: Young Spirits, One of Them an Old Master

Reviews of the Benjamin Cho, Diane Von Furstenberg, Oscar de la Renta, Phillip Lim, Tracey Reese and Tuleh shows.


The UK government is taken to court over the fate of lab animals, as figures show another rise in animal tests.


U.S. border officials are changing their procedures after an embarrassing incident allowed a patient with a dangerous form of tuberculosis into the country.


Commentary: China Tremors Stop At The Border

Shanghai slide shouldn't have much effect on stock markets elsewhere.


Television Review | 'Seeing in the Dark': Not Blinded With Science, but Finding Poetry in Stars

Some commentators have described Timothy Ferrisâs prose as poetic, and his latest documentary, âSeeing in the Dark,â tonight on PBS, shows us why.


Washington Post Starts an Online Magazine for Blacks

Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. will be editor in chief of the online magazine, called The Root.


An anti-Syrian Christian leader dismissed Hezbollah's claims of victory in its war with Israel as tens of thousands of his supporters rallied Sunday in a show of strength that highlighted Lebanon's sharp divisions.


U.S. Intelligence Offers Gloomy Outlook for Iraq

A U.S. intelligence report prepared for President Bush in July offered a gloomy outlook for Iraq through the end of 2005, with the worst scenario being a deterioration into civil war, government officials said on Thursday.


Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton received another boost from a prominent black leader on Wednesday as the head of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators endorsed her candidacy.


Pfizer won't ax Celebrex, Street says users may

Pfizer says not to worry, its arthritis pain drug Celebrex won't go the way of Vioxx. Pfizer says it won't withdraw Celebrex, its blockbuster arthritis pain medicine, despite Friday's disclosure


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Wave of National Leaders Express Condolences

On November 11, when the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was announced, countries around the world issued statements and expressed their condolences.


WR Grace & Co. Inc. said Friday it has asked for a delay in filing a reorganization plan in its bankruptcy case so it can continue to negotiate with creditors.


Black: SEC In Suit Vs. Hollinger International Ex-CEO

Blackguard: Merriam-Webster defines this archaic noun as "scoundrel." Now the US Securities and Exchange Commission might be placing just such a label on Hollinger International's (nyse: HLR - news - people ) former chief executive, Conrad Black, and his


Magnate Hopes Banks, Not Bombs, Will Build Palestine

NABLUS, West Bank  - Deep in the library of Munib  Masri's mansion, between a portrait of Yasser Arafat and a rack  of Bedouin flintlock pistols, lies a biography of Edmond de  Rothschild -- the man whose fortune helped found modern Israel.


Gough's role isn't secondary to Crusaders

Forget the hype. Preseason honors are nice and all, and what Holy Cross coach Tom Gilmore said about him being the best cornerback in the league was flattering, even though it put a little pressure on him.


I blucerchiati tornano a far gol e con le reti di Doni e Kutuzov nella ripresa superano 2-0 il Torino al Delle Alpi nell'andata degli ottavi di finale. Gara non bella, ai granata nel ritorno servirÃ  un'impresa.


Belgium set for Battle of the Bulge's 60th anniversary

World War II veteran Jack Schwanhausser, left, president of the 104th Infantry Division Association, tells Lt.


French police arrest suspected Eta leaders

Two of the most senior figures of Eta, the outlawed Basque separatist group, were arrested yesterday following a series of raids in France.


Column: Qualifying Still a Headache for F1

Formula One's new-look Sunday morning  qualifying promises to give ticket-holding fans more for their  money on race day.


Scandinavian countries fear the tsunami killed hundreds of their nationals in Thailand, along with other tourists.


What is bad for asset manager Amvescap PLC might prove to be very good for a company like CI Fund Management Inc. and its expansionist boss, Bill Holland.


Bologna non si ferma piÃ¹ Treviso ok col Panatinaikos

Successo esterno del Climamio Bologna sul parquet dell'Adecco Estudiantes per 97-84 nella terza giornata del girone A dell'Eurolega di basket. Madrileni che chiudevano in vantaggio il primo quarto di cinque


Astronaut's Arrest Spurs Review of NASA Testing Her Actions Raised No Alarm, Agency Says

By John Schwartz  Ralph Blumenthal contributed reporting from Houston.  *  NASA is reviewing its psychological screening and checkup process following the arrest of Lisa Marie Nowak, the astronaut accused of attempted murder, space agency officials said.


Ahead of the UN General Assembly annual session, nearly 50 world leaders and the United Nations on Monday raised concerns about the rising gap between rich and the poor, but disagreed with United States on the strategy to fight poverty.


Nokia adding WiMax support to products next year

Nokia said it will use Intel's WiMax chipset in its N-series Internet tablets starting next year.


EU Gives Oracle Green Light To Buy PeopleSoft

It looks like only relatively minor administrative tasks stand between the two companies becoming one. By TechWeb News. The European Union has approved Oracle's takeover of PeopleSoft, bringing the deal closer to completion.


COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett was indicted Thursday on new charges related to a highway chase and violent struggle with police.


With the departure next month of the CIA's deputy director for intelligence, Jami A. Miscik, CIA Director Porter J. Goss will have largely completed the replacement of top agency officials that his aides had predicted to colleagues when they took control in October.


NEW YORK - By tuning into Tuesday night's convention coverage, I found out that I actually could roam all over the TV dial without leaving Madison Square Garden.


Bulgaria Boosts Osteoporosis Combat ... |read|

Politics: 20 October 2004, Wednesday. A special group, engaged with the problems of osteoporosis disease will be formed in Bulgarian Parliament, Vesela Draganova, Bulgarian Women's Party's leader promised ...


Conferma da ad Conti. Gruppo possiede il 29,9% sulla Genco


Microsoft skips Itanium with new Windows

In yet another blow to Intel's Itanium ambitions, Microsoft says its big-server version of Windows won't run on the new chip.


UK: Signs of torture at Iraq intelligence office

Iraqi and British troops discovered about 30 prisoners -- including a woman and children -- showing signs of torture at an Iraqi Intelligence Agency office in Basra Sunday, the British military said.


Summary - (Nov 10, 2004) The countdown has begun for the launch of the Planetary Society's Cosmos 1 spacecraft; the first ever to be powered by a solar sail.


Bodies Piled on Coasts After Tsunami Kills 22,700

Rescuers scoured the sea for missing  tourists and fishermen in Asia Monday and fears of disease grew  as emergency services struggled with rotting bodies from a  devastating tsunami that killed more than 22,700 people.


Hip-Hop Music Boss Accused of Laundering Cash in NY

The head of the hip-hop music label behind top-selling artists Ashanti and Ja Rule was charged on Wednesday with laundering more than $1 million in drug money through his record company, The Inc.


Guantanamo judge rejects charges for Canadian

A U.S. military judge for the Guantanamo war crimes tribunals has refused to reinstate the charges against a Canadian prisoner accused of killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan.


Palestinian FM urges more active British role to revive Mideast peace

Britain should play a more active role to help revive the Middle East peace process to make up for the disengagement of the United States which is currently distracted by its upcoming presidential election, visiting Palestinian foreign minister Nabil Shaath said here.


Chelsea kick-start a busy festive period for football with a tough Boxing Day game against Aston Villa. The Premiership leaders carry a five-point lead into Christmas, ahead of a run of four matches in eight days.


Calves Saved in Farm Blaze ; SANDWELL: Arsonists Start Barn Fire at Visitor Attraction

By Steve Johnson  A DOZEN Jersey calves were saved after a fierce blaze started by arsonists swept through a Sandwell farm.   The attack on Forge Mill Farm was the second in four years and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.


PRIME Minister John Howard today said he would consider inviting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi to Australia. Mr Allawi addressed the United States Congress last night and thanked the US for toppling former dictator Saddam Hussein.


Nintendo Co. on Tuesday raised its profit outlook for the fiscal year ending in March due to robust sales of its Nintendo DS hand-held game machine and software.


Ailing Rukeyser Exits CNBC 'Wall Street'

"Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street" will sign off by year's end.


VW has record sales, ponders N. American plant

Volkswagen AG  will decide in 2008 where to build a new auto plant in North America, VW chief executive and management board chairman Martin Winterkorn said on Sunday.


Eddy Curry scored 22 points and Kirk Hinrich added 18 points and nine assists, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 105-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.


In Morocco's 'Chemist,' A Glimpse of Al-Qaeda

CASABLANCA, Morocco -- On March 6, Moroccan police surrounded a cybercafe here and arrested a fugitive who many people assumed had fled the country or was dead. Saad al-Houssaini, known as "the Chemist" because of his scientific training and bombmaking skills, had vanished four years earlier after...


Yukos files for US bankruptcy protection

Russian oil giant Yukos Wednesday filed for US bankruptcy protection in attempt to stop the forthcoming auction of its major asset Yuganskeneftegaz, accordingto the Interfax news agency.


Israel agrees to free about 90 Palestinian prisoners as a "gesture of goodwill" toward the Palestinian president.


British, French stars mark Entente Cordiale with concert spectacular

Celebrations to mark the centenary of the Entente Cordiale between Britain and France took a musical turn with a big concert in London bringing together stars from both sides of the Channel.


The credit card issuer took a $391 million charge because of its struggling card business in Great Britain and reported a net loss of $84.1 million.


BT reveals London wireless broadband plan

Telecom giant BT has revealed its plans to develop a large wireless broadband network in London


Windows for Warships nears frontline service

The real blue screen of death Analysis Everyone knows the differences between Windows and other operating systems. Steve Jobs has recently spent colossal sums telling us that most malware is written for Windows; also that using Windows is no fun and, even worse, seems to involve wearing a tie.â¦


SanDisk this week announced a series of CF (CompactFlash) cards that double the read and write speeds of its fastest flash cards available today, as well as an 8GB version of its Ultra II CF Type 1 flash memory card.


Grazia a Sofri: giudice sorveglianza dice no

Il giudice di sorveglianza di Pisa ha dato parere negativo alla concessione della grazia ad Adriano Sofri. Il parere, tecnico e non vincolante, arriva dopo quello, anch'esso negativo, emesso il mese scorso dalla procura generale di Milano.


Italy prone to lift arms sales ban against China

Italy is prone to EU's lifting of arms sales embargo against China, said visiting Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi here on Monday.


Asian stock markets hit record highs as investors see little impact from the earthquake tragedy, but Thailand cuts its growth forecast.


Arts & entertainment: Never one to shy away from confronting his inner demons, Robert Wyatt's latest work is as poignant as ever. He talks to Dave Peschek.


EC anti-competitive ruling challenged by Microsoft today

The European Commission ruled in March that Microsoft had indulged in anti-competitive behaviour with Windows and set a fine of Â£333mn plus orders to produce a version of Windows without the Media Player within 90 days or face further action.


Sudan ruling parties differ over UN Darfur force

Sudan's two ruling parties are divided  over sending U.N. forces to its violent Darfur region despite  three days of direct talks aimed at tackling the thorniest  issues facing the country.


A promotion for the tools blog Toolmonger.com gives an audience a chance to watch a shack get hacked to pieces.


The Environmental Protection Agency cannot verify the effectiveness of its cleanup programs in a Montana town where residents have contracted asbestos-related illnesses in unusually large numbers, the agency's inspector general said Tuesday.


MADRID Accusations of racism dominated the preparations for Spain's exhibition game against England in Madrid on Wednesday. Spanish newspapers Wednesday reported coach Luis Aragones's outburst against British


Nigerian President Backs African Bishops

Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo praised Africa's Anglican bishops Wednesday for opposing same-sex unions and the appointment of gays as bishops, saying gay unions were contrary to the Bible.


UK freezes funds of Saudi dissident group

The UK government on Friday directed financial institutions to freeze the funds of the London-based Movement for Islamic Reform in Arabia (MIRA) with immediate effect.


Blackstone to buy Hilton for $20 billion

U.S. private equity firm Blackstone Group agreed on Tuesday to buy Hilton Hotels Corp. for about $20 billion plus debt, the richest in a series of recent private equity offers for hotel companies.


Qurei nominated as chief of Palestinian security council

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei was nominated by acting President Rawhi Fattouh as chief of the national security council on Sunday.


U.S. says Iranian Holocaust conference "disgraceful"

The United States on Friday denounced as "disgraceful" Iranian plans to hold a conference that will question whether the Nazis used gas chambers to kill Jews during the Holocaust.


German woman wins case over sex change operation

A German woman who was mistakenly raised as a boy won a lawsuit against the surgeon who turned her into a man as a teenager, a court said on Thursday.


DaimlerChrysler and General Motors will jointly develop new hybrid motors to compete against Japanese rivals on the fuel-saving technology


A clear-up operation is under way after severe flooding hits a County Antrim village.


UK PRESS: Goldman-Carlyle Mull Warner Chilcott Counterbid

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Goldman Sachs (GS) and private equity company Carlyle Group are considering a GBP1.6 billion-plus counter offer to halt the sale of Northern Ireland pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott (WCRX, WCRX.


Iranian farmers seek spice in saffron sales

MASHHAD, Iran  - Saffron is reputedly the most expensive spice in the world, its fragrant red filaments carrying medicinal and aphrodisiac secrets as well as the subtlest of flavours.


Taliban says targets Cheney in Afghan suicide blast

A Taliban suicide bomber killed up to 12 people at the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan on Tuesday in an attack the rebels said was aimed at Dick Cheney, but the visiting U.S. vice president was not hurt.


Mobile telephone giant Nokia Corp. on Monday announced a deal to take over Oslo software company Trolltech ASA with a cash offer that values the Norwegian company at nearly $153 million.


Sluggish Frances Cuts Power to 2M in Fla.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Potent but slow-moving Hurricane Frances snapped power lines and whipped the Atlantic coast with winds over 90 mph Saturday, knocking out electricity for about two million people and forcing Floridians to endure another day of waiting and worrying...


Lebanon mourns assassinated intelligence officer

Lebanon's police chief vowed to confront those who "terrorize this nation" on Saturday, at a memorial service for a police intelligence officer killed in a car bomb attack the previous day.


Global forex volatility underscores China's growing economic ...

SHANGHAI : Foreign exchange markets felt the impact of China's growing economic muscle this week when a report claiming the country's central bank had sold US Treasuries helped push the euro to all-time highs, underscoring market sensitivity about a


Miami is closing an 8-3 season. Florida is getting ready to open the Urban Meyer era. That means Gators fans are probably the most excited for a game between a pair of rivals and traditional powers who didnât even reach a New Yearâs Day bowl.


Ellen DeGeneres wins her third consecutive Daytime Emmy, while the newly-retired Bob Barker is also honoured.


MDS Nordion begins medical isotope shipments

Canada's MDS Nordion started shipping medical isotopes on Wednesday after a prolonged shutdown of a nuclear reactor at Chalk River, Ontario, disrupted the supply of isotopes to health facilities around the world.


Fidelity Investments said brokerage client assets increased 15 percent to $1.02 trillion in the third quarter as the company made strides to lure customers from the likes of Charles Schwab Corp. The number of client accounts increased to 13.7 million, a 6 percent gain from 12.9 million in the same period a year earlier, the Boston firm said. Fidelity has ...


Football Mike Shanahan reportedly has run out of patience with Jake Plummer . The Denver Post reported yesterday that the Broncos, losers of two straight, will turn to Jay Cutler as their starting quarterback for their game against Seattle Sunday. According to the paper, coach Shanahan made the decision prior to a weekend coaching staff meeting and the quarterback change ...


Printing with Lightroom on Leopard...getting Photoshopped for Christmas...cell phones with 5x optical zoom...the optical triangle illusion


âWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Storyâ has a good beat and you can dance to it, though mostly youâll probably just tap your foot.


New Zealand Builds a Nest Big Enough to Save Kiwis

Kiwi numbers have declined rapidly over the past century, as populations struggled with the twin threats of shrinking habitat and expanding legions of new predators.


There are no bodies here — just rusting chunks of steel twisted like ribbons, crushed cars and burned-out elevator motors. Off a service road at John F. Kennedy International Airport, a hangar that once housed Tower Air is now a gigantic graveyard for what's left of the twin towers.


Pakistani Jets Attack Suspected Militants

WANA, Pakistan Sept. 9, 2004 - Pakistani warplanes pummeled a suspected al-Qaida training facility near the border with Afghanistan on Thursday, flattening a vast mud-brick compound and killing at least 50 fighters, the military said.


Il Teatro valuta eventuali sanzioni contro il tenore


Phone fraud crackdown cuts off 13 countries

In an effort to stop internet dialler scams - where unwitting surfers are put onto premium rate connections - Ireland is going to block calls to 13 countries.


After tsunami, schools reopen to hope and loss

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia -- One month after the earthquake and tsunami struck with deadly force, the province today marks a major point in its rebuilding: the reopening of several thousand schools.


China bank advisor retracts statement on US Treasurys

A central bank adviser quoted as saying the government had cut its holdings of US Treasurys backtracked Friday after the speculation helped push the euro to a new all-time peak.


The Structure of Two N-Methyltransferases From the Caffeine Biosynthetic Pathway1[W][OA]

By McCarthy, Andrew A McCarthy, James G  Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is a secondary metabolite produced by certain plant species and an important component of coffee (Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora) and tea (Camellia sinensis).


King Tut Mummy Scanned -- Could Solve Murder Mystery

Was Tutankhamun murdered? In an effort to solve that mystery and others, scientists CT-scanned the 3,000-year-old mummy of the ancient Egyptian king yesterday.


Netherlands brings me luck: Manmohan Singh:

[World News]: The Hague, Nov 8 : Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says a visit to the Netherlands brought him luck. It was on his return from a visit to this country in 1991 that he was called upon to


Counting Calories, but Not to Shed Pounds

My daughter's illness and recovery have taught me that there is no such thing as good and bad foods.


RANGERS ended a run of seven straight defeats against arch-rivals Celtic with a come-from-behind 2-1 extra-time win at Ibrox here Wednesday in a dramatic Scottish League Cup quarter-final.


A new book says Abraham Lincoln was gay. Was he, or did he just have some really close male friends?


Crisi istituzionale a Lisbona, si va alle elezioni anticipate

Lisbona, 30 novembre 2004 - Si terranno probabilmente a febbraio le elezioni anticipate in Portogallo, decise fra le polemiche dal presidente socialista Jorge Sampaio dopo quattro mesi di dispute che hanno mandato in pezzi il governo conservatore.


Searching for the Perfect Cleaning Technology

Toxic cleaning solvents are being phased out, but it's not clear what will replace them. In the last installment of our small-business series about a San Diego dry cleaner, we follow its proprietor as he searches for the perfect environmentally friendly technology.


Toby Keith, his mother and his siblings have been awarded $2.8 million in damages in the 2001 collision that killed his father.


Baidu leads China Web search market in Q4

Baidu.com Inc led China's search  engine market in last year's fourth quarter with a 60.1 percent  share, research firm Analysys International said on Friday.


Viareggio, 12:45 - CALCIO, VIAREGGIO: ARROYO NON SARA' PIU' INVITATO

La Real Arroyo Seco non sarà piÃ¹ invitata al torneo di Viareggio. Lo ha annunciato l'organizz...


Victorian-born golfer Mark Hensby charged into a tie for second after the first round at the Funai Classic at Disney World, before revealing he would skip next month's Australian Open to play in South Korea.


Viaggio per commemorare i 10 anni dalla visita di Wojtyla


World economy sound but China must move on yuan-G7

The world economy is sound, although financial markets may remain ragged for some time, and China must let its currency rise faster to rebalance global growth, finance officials from rich nations said on Friday.


Closely Watching Clarett CSTV's Brian Curtis sets the mileposts ...

A lot has been said and written over the past seven days concerning Maurice Clarett's allegations about payments, cars and academic fraud at Ohio State.


Drunk Birds Nursed Back to Health, Freed

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Animal rescue workers have released about 100 birds that were treated for shock and concussions after crashing into an office building's windows last week.  The birds, cedar waxwings, were released Tuesday at the Honeywell wildlife refuge near Irmo.


Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world is offering an ultra-cheap laptop powered by Linux: The Balance 14.1" Notebook Computer.


Halliburton Chief's Move to Dubai Evokes Warnings on Hill

Ever since Erle P. Halliburton established the New Method Oil Well Cementing Co. in Oklahoma in 1919, his name has been associated with American corporate know-how in the oilfield services business.


'Ransomware' extorts payment with phone call

The Delf.ctk Trojan horse, a new piece of "ransomware" that locks up a person's PC, demands $35 to return control of the computer to its user, according to a security researcher at Sunbelt Software.


With its major competitors mired in a struggle for financial survival, American Airlines yesterday kicked off a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign aimed at grabbing market share and capitalizing on its own turnaround.


Kansas City Chiefs' Priest Holmes (31) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown over Atlanta Falcons' Matt Stewart, center, and Siddeeq Shabazz (26) in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Kansas City, Mo.


Parents of children with attention deficit  hyperactive disorder (ADHD), often show signs of the condition themselves, research has suggested.


CORAL GABLES, Florida  - Hillary Clinton and other Democratic presidential hopefuls wooed Hispanic voters on Sunday with pledges to back a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants and attacks on Republican "demagoguery" on the issue of immigration.


Lebanon army pounds camp; militants kill 2 troops

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Lebanese troops unleashed barrages of artillery fire at a Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon on Thursday after al Qaeda-inspired militants killed two soldiers there.


Brazil's Culture Minister Leads Carnival Crowds

By Fernanda Ezabella SALVADOR, Brazil  - Hordes of revelers poured onto the streets of Brazilian cities in Carnival jamborees, ledby the country's culture minister and musician Gilberto Gil inthe northeastern city of Salvador.


IVAN: INFURIA L'URAGANO DALLA LOUISIANA ALLA FLORIDA, 7 MORTI

(AGI) - Mobile (Alabama, Usa), 16 set. - "Ivan e' qui": questo il laconico annuncio della portavoce della contea di Baldwin, in Alabama, questa notte quando "Ivan" ha toccato terra. L'uragano e' stato declassato


Singapore prices close 0.21 percent higher in cautious trading

SINGAPORE : Singapore shares prices closed 0.21 percent higher Wednesday, with investors cautious as record high oil prices prompted a round of quick profit-taking on any gains, dealers said.


Spain launches a process of granting legal amnesty to up to 800,000 undocumented immigrants.


Governo turco, appena sara' conclusa inchiesta polizia


Breastfeeding Protects Against Asthma, Allergy

NEW YORK  - Children who are not  exclusively breastfed during the first 6 months of infancy have  a higher risk of asthma and allergy, according to a report from  Australia.


No. 24 Texas Tech edges UTEP in overtime

Alex Trlica's 49-yard field goal hit the left upright and bounced through the posts, giving No. 24 Texas Tech a 38-35 overtime victory over Texas-El Paso on Saturday night.


Indici Dow Jones e SP 500 raggiungono nuovi record


Dal Senato alla sanità i concorsi in scadenza

Sono 152 bandi: si selezionano consiglieri parlamentari a Palazzo Madama e allievi ufficiali per la guardia di Finanza


Nigerian authorities release top labour leader, but fuel strike ...

The chief of Nigeria's main labour organization vowed that a four-day countrywide strike to protest fuel price hikes will go ahead Monday as planned, and accused President Olusegun Obasanjo of shunning dialogue to resolve union


P. Diddy's "Vote or Die!" initiative lives on. Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, who started the group Citizen Change to increase voter turnout among young people for the Nov. 2 presidential election, told The Associated Press the group will continue to be involved in politics.


Russia offers Hamas leader help to lift embargo

Russia told Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal on Tuesday it would try to influence Western powers into lifting an aid embargo on the Palestinian administration but urged the Islamist movement to recognize Israel.


European shares rally after global sell-off

Europe's main stock markets rebounded on Monday, recovering slightly from heavy losses ahead of the weekend on worries about a potential US recession that have also rattled Asian and US equities.


Cynthia Gustafson doesn't really think the work she does is particularly special - that's part of what makes her spectacular, according to her colleagues in the Carroll College Nursing Department.


AFRICA/KENYA - Dure ripercussioni delle violenze in Kenya sullÂattivitÃ  delle organizzazioni partner dell'Associazione Italiana Amici di Raul Follereau Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - I disordini scoppiati in Kenya dopo le elezioni politiche dello scorso dicembre hanno causato gravi conseguenze nelle aree dove operano i partner dell'Associazione Italiana Amici di Raul Follereau impegnati nelle attivitÃ  so...


Movie Review | 'Over Her Dead Body': A Guy, His Psychic and a Jealous Ghost

For what it is â a romantic comedy about the rivalry between a jealous ghost and a flaky psychic for the love of a veterinarian â âOver Her Dead Bodyâ is not bad.


Proving the '80s are gone but definitely not forgotten, several of that   decade's top musical acts were among the top concert draws of 2004.


Federal Reserve policy-makers on Friday indicated they are still wary about the potential upside risks to inflation despite signs that price pressures may be abating.


PM arrives for APEC summit amid noisy protests

Touching down in a city rocked by large, noisy protests, Prime Minister Paul Martin has arrived in Santiago, Chile for this year's summit of APEC leaders.


Scandal-shocked Israelis ask if the army has lost its way

JERUSALEM: Israel's once-unshakable faith in the morality of the army has been put to the test by a series of recent scandals, one of which saw a soldier empty his weapon into


Chiron Shares Drop on Plans to Delay Flu Vaccine Shipments

Shares of Chiron Corp., the world's second-biggest seller of influenza vaccines, fell as much as 9.5 percent after saying it would delay shipments of its Fluvirin flu shots until October because of a possible product flaw.


Wis. Boy Accused of Raping Elderly Woman

An 11-year-old boy raped an elderly neighborhood woman as three other boys watched, police said.


Maiorca, 22:44 - BASKET, EUROPEI: GERMANIA TRAVOLGE TURCHIA

La Germania ha battuto la Turchia 79-49 in un incontro della seconda giornata del gruppo C degli Eur...


Medical Files On Arafat May Be Given To a Nephew

French officials said Thursday that they would be willing to turn medical records of the late Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat over to his nephew, who is expected to file a formal request soon.


Intervista al ministro della Difesa: nessuna fuga, prima la ...

Martino: dopo il voto il nuovo governo vorrÃ  fare da solo. Truppe meno visibili, poi il ritiro. Â«Chiariamo bene: non faremo nÃ© una ritirata nÃ© una fuga, come qualcuno insinuaÂ». Nel suo sconfinato ufficio


BusinessWeek Online - How far will Putin go in turning back the clock? There's no doubt he's trying to centralize all political power inside the Kremlin. Hard on the heels of the Beslan massacre, he announced plans to abolish direct elections for governor in Russia's 89 regions, replacing them with direct presidential appointments, ostensibly to strengthen the Kremlin's hand in the fight against terror.


New York, 10:14 - BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE: RISULTATI

Risultati delle gare giocate nella notte e valide per la regular season della Major League Baseball....


The dollar extended its losses on  Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as  expected but signaled that both inflation and inflation  expectations were easing.


New York, 09:20 - BASKET, NBA: BARGNANI OK, TORONTO BATTE WASHINGTON

Risultati delle gare del campionato Nba giocate nella notte. Nel successo di Toronto 14 punti per Ba...


At least one person dies and three are injured in a suicide bomb attack on the airport in the Afghan capital, Kabul.


Madonna denies adopting baby boy in Malawi

A spokeswoman for Madonna on Wednesday denied claims by officials in the African nation of Malawi that the pop star had adopted a year-old orphan boy there.


STEWARTRY-born David Coulthard is favourite to book a seat in the Red Bull Racing team. The 33-year-old who was axed by McLaren-Mercedes at the end of the season has been on the lookout for a team for the 2005 season.


Rookie RB gets into brawl at Titans camp

Rookie running back LenDale White got into a brawl Thursday morning with a teammate at the Tennessee Titans training camp.


BAGHDAD - Leading Iraqi politicians called Friday for a six-month delay in the Jan. 30 election because of the spiraling violence as US forces uncovered more bodies in the northern city of Mosul, apparent


UN Envoy Calls Darfur Crisis Probable War Crime

UN envoys told the Security Council Thursday that war crimes had probably taken place on "a large and systematic scale" in Sudan's Darfur region and called for foreign police to help stop abuses.


El Reg terminates filth-peddling NHS website

Kiddies protected, society saved Our shock report yesterday into the Worcestershire Health Authority's Sexual Health Online website has had the desired result. The site is now down "due to a sudden upsurge in bandwidth use", so our kiddies will no longer be exposed to this kind of outrage:â¦


Microsoft's sees future of ads beyond search

In an e-mail sent on Thursday, former Aquantive CEO Brian McAndrews argues that although search is important, Microsoft sees growing opportunities in other areas, such as video, in-game and mobile advertising.


Londra, 16:38 - CALCIO, FA CUP: CHELSEA-TOTTENHAM 3-3

Il Chelsea rimonta due gol nel secondo tempo e pareggia 3-3 a Stamford Bridge contro il Tottenham ne...


Sutton: Cink Proves Ryder Cup Mettle with Win

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton said  Monday that Stewart Cink's victory at the $7 million WGC-NEC  Invitational "proved to the world" he was an ideal wildcard  choice in the U.S. team.


Il ministro degli Esteri sarÃ  domani in Russia dove incontrerÃ  Putin"Anche l'Italia toccata dalla vicenda, sia fatta piena luce"                                            D'Alema: "ChiederÃ² a Mosca di fare chiarezza sul caso Litvinenko"                                                                                Polonio e altre sostanze radioattive in vendita su internetTutti i siti su cui si possono comprare in un'inchiesta di FoxNews


Under some of the toughest anti-smoking legislation ever introduced in North America, the Ontario government yesterday took an encouraging - and courageous â-tep toward making it illegal to smoke indoors in any public place in the province.


Yemen sentences 15 militants on terror charges

SANAA, YEMEN - A court in Yemen has sentenced one man to death and 14 others to prison terms of up to 10 years for a series of attacks on foreign targets.


Shave and a haircut: 920 bits. It may cost a lot more than the two bits of old, but the traditional barbershop shave is making a comeback. Even as the service disappears from old-style barbershops, a new generation of Washington area chins is discovering the indulgent pleasures of the hot-towel, ...


Bastonato per una catasta di legna, 2 arresti

Ha "osato" lamentarsi per la presenza su un terreno di sua proprietÃ  di una grossa catasta di legna, Ã¨ stato bastonato da padre e figlio ed Ã¨ finito in ospedale con una prognosi di venti giorni. E' quanto


US Stocks Off on Job,Construction Reports

Stocks declined on Monday after  reports of disappointing U.S. employment and construction data  sparked worry about economic growth, and a drop in crude oil  prices weighed on energy shares.


Getting rid of coach Kelvin Sampson might not be the solution to Indiana's problems. It's a move that might just create a bigger mess.


Nine law lords have ruled that legislation allowing foreign nationals suspected of terrorism to be locked up indefinitely and without trial, contravenes human rights laws.


Presidential Vote Under Way in Chechnya Amid Fears of Violence

Voting is under way in Russia's breakaway region of Chechnya to select a replacement for a president who was killed in a bomb attack.


Nine leading think tanks in the eurozone have predicted that interest rates will stay unchanged for six months. The forecast comes from a new "Euroframe" outlook, in which Ireland's Economic and Social Research Institute is one of the institutes involved.


US President George W Bush has been  sworn in for a second term in office. Send us your views and predictions.


National City profit sinks 80 percent on mortgages

National City Corp , a large  U.S. Midwest bank, on Wednesday said third-quarter profit fell  80 percent, hurt by rising mortgage and home-equity losses.


Broken Hearts, Sore Thumbs: Japanâs Best Sellers Go Cellular

In Japan, cellphone novels have not only infiltrated the mainstream but have come to dominate it.


Antifreeze-Like Blood Lets Frogs Freeze and Thaw With Winter's Whims

Wood frogs can weather winter's ups and downs by literally freezing and thawing in step with fluctuating temperatures. Scientists hope to replicate the technique to aid human organ transplants.


Equatorial Guinea Seeks Thatcher Warrant

Equatorial Guinea has requested international arrest warrants for Mark Thatcher, son of the former British prime minister, and other British financiers accused in an alleged coup plot in this tiny oil-rich nation, the deputy premier said Saturday.


New Wi-Fi chip from Intel and a positive day for most bellwethers offset big loss at ARM. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - News on a new chip from Intel helped balance out an acquisition by ARM that sent its stock reeling


Wall St seen steady before payrolls, Alcoa in focus

Stock index futures indicated a mixed  start on Wall Street on Friday before jobs data which will be  scrutinized for clues on the strength of the world's largest  economy which looks to be headed towards recession.


If that's not sinister, we don't know what is Nissan has warned its customers not to let their keyless-entry devices touch cellphones, according to reports.â¦


The Grudge: Horror. Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, Clea DuVall and Bill Pullman. Directed by Takashi Shimizu. (Rated PG-13, 96 minutes.


Michigan took care of Mike Hart's guarantee with ease. Hart ran for 187 yards on 35 carries and scored two touchdowns, and Ryan Mallett threw for three scores, leading the Wolverines to a 38-0 win over Notre Dame on Saturday.


Miami Beach Unveils New Marketing Initiative During Super Bowl Week

With the eyes of the nation focused on Super Bowl XLI this Sunday, the  City of Miami Beach plans to welcome thousands of fans, media and  corporate sponsors with a new marketing initiative --  "Miami Beach 25/7.


Nr.1 Telecom, "Ritardo concorrenza non senza conseguenze"


Tropical Pursuit of Love, Coins and No Tan Lines

In âFoolâs Goldâ Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, as golden as a pair of rotisserie chickens, squabble and cavort in a tropical paradise.


Mobile TV to reach 120 million users by 2012: report

DVB-H to dominate Mobile TV is expected to reach almost 120 million users by 2012 - a significant increase from the current 12 million.â¦


NY Fashion Week: Fall fashions channel retro glamour

A U.S. recession may be ahead, but fashionistas are being offered an escape from the gloom with a glamorous fall look of lingerie-style designs, full skirts and retro belts shown on New York catwalks this week.


A top official says Palestinians could unilaterally declare statehood, as Kosovo did, if talks with Israel fail.


After struggling mightily three years ago, Steve Stricker's golf career is back on track, as evidenced by his round of 68 Saturday.


Kerry denounces rise in Medicare premiums

Sen. John Kerry blamed the just-announced increase in Medicare premiums on a "failed policy" by President Bush yesterday while campaigning in this crucial state.


Thomas Cook, the travel firm planning to cut 2,800 jobs, has warned that the UK market remains challenging.


France, seeking to calm tensions in Ivory Coast, plays down Gbagbo ...

PARIS - In an attempt to ease tensions in the Ivory Coast, France has opted not to point the finger of blame at President Laurent Gbagbo for the violence that has roiled the country in the past week.


A number of passengers are trapped inside a plane that burst into flames on landing in Indonesia, reports say.


BEA Defends Its Rebuff of the Takeover Attempt by Oracle

After allowing Oracleâs buyout offer to expire on Sunday, BEA Systems defended its inaction in a letter to its largest shareholder, Carl C. Icahn, saying the offer was simply too low.


Mark Delaney has joined Aston Villa's injury list after suffering a groin strain at Chelsea on Sunday. Liam Ridgewell and Mathieu Berson are set to keep their places, and the on-loan Carlton Cole is available after missing the game against Chelsea.


Excessive drinking can damage brain cells but the brain can repair some of the harm, a team of international researchers said on Monday.


AT&T to deliver Napster songs directly to phones

AT&T Inc , the biggest U.S.  mobile service, said on Monday it would offer wireless song  downloads from Napster Inc's  digital music service,  expanding an existing agreement.


BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.âThe Europeans got more than they imagined possible and Hal Sutton got what he was asking for - a first-day disaster at the Ryder Cup.


Glavine pitches Mets to 4-1 win over Dodgers

Veteran Tom Glavine threw six shutout innings to guide the New York Mets to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, giving the Mets a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five playoff series.


Best Buy to sell AT&T's Internet phone service

Best Buy will sell AT&T's residential voice over Internet protocol service through 628 stores nationwide as well as online, beginning this fall, the companies said.


Two Koreas to resume phone communication

Seoul -- After half a century, North and South Korea have agreed to resume telecommunications service as South Korean companies begin working at a jointly developed industrial park in the Communist state, officials said yesterday.


UPDATE 1-Real seize last-gasp win, Barca salvage draw

Real Madrid rekindled their hopes of challenging for the Primera Liga title with a 3-2 defeat of Santander on Saturday, before leaders Barcelona conceded home points in a 1-1 draw with Valencia.


AIDS Up 6 Percent in S.Africa, Seen Stabilizing

CAPE TOWN, South Africa  - The number of South  Africans carrying the virus that causes AIDS rose in 2003 but  the rate of infection especially among teenagers was  stabilizing, the government said in a report released Thursday.


Croc Hunter's family turns down state funeral for 'ordinary bloke'

Wildlife TV star Steve Irwin's grieving father has turned down a state funeral for a son he described as "an ordinary bloke", as a global wave of mourning astonished Australia.


Rite Aid Corp. , the third-largest U.S. drugstore chain, posted a higher quarterly profit on Thursday as an income tax benefit and a gain on asset sales offset acquisition costs.


Mr. Myers was a cinematographer best known for his camera work on pioneering concert documentaries like "Woodstock" and "Elvis on Tour."


NBC Pushes in the Outdoor with Decaux Partnership

Storied U.S. television network NBC, fresh from vaulting to media conglomerate status by acquiring control of Vivendi Universal's entertainment assets, is entering another new area: outdoor advertising.


Wired Geekipedia - Intelligent Design: A Theory (or Not) for Blueprint of Life

To proponents of intelligent design, saying that evolution alone accounts for the wonders of biology is like proposing that sandstorms created the pyramids of Egypt.


Bin Laden calls for jihad in Arabia and Sudan: Web

Osama bin Laden called for a holy war against foreign forces in Sudan and the Arabian Peninsula, in an audio recording posted on the Internet on Tuesday.


A U.S. economic aid program to keep Russian scientists from selling weapons information to terrorists apparently funneled much of the money to scientists who never claimed to have a background in nuclear, chemical or biological programs, a congressional report said Friday.


A prominent militant leader tells Nigeria's vice-president he will try to help end violence in the oil region.


Rockets Fired on Military Base in Western Pakistan

Militants have fired two rockets on a military base in western Pakistan, where security forces have repeatedly clashed with militants in recent weeks.


Il Tesoro studia l'estensione alle schede prepagatedella concessione governativa sugli abbonamenti                                                  Spunta la tassa su tutti i cellulari Siniscalco la vuole, Gasparri frena                                                                                di ROBERTO PETRINI