Arts, Briefly: Museum Seeks Ruling on Claim to Painting

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, has turned to the courts to validate its claim to a 1913 Oskar Kokoschka painting sought by Claudia Seger-Thomschitz, an Austrian woman who says it was sold under duress during the Nazi occupation of Austria, The Boston Globe reported. Lawyers for Ms. Seger-Thomschitz contend that there is no doubt that the Kokoschka painting, âTwo Nudes (Lovers),â was sold under duress by Oskar Reichel, a physician who ran an art gallery in Vienna. The Museum of Fine Arts, citing months of research, maintained that the sale in 1939 was voluntary and to another Jew, the Viennese art dealer Otto Kallir. âThe painting was never confiscated by the Nazis, was never sold by force as a result of Nazi persecution and was not otherwise taken from Dr. Reichel,â the museumâs complaint states. Ms. Seger-Thomschitzâs lawyers said they would respond to the suit.


China is the biggest producer and exporter of seafood in the world, but contaminated water has created serious food safety and environmental problems.


Cagliari, 19:38 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI; CELLINO: QUEST'ANNO NON MI BASTA LA SALVEZZA

Massimo Cellino chiede al Cagliari qualcosa in piÃ¹ della salvezza: ''Abbiamo una squadra competitiva...


Sippy Cup Spill Sparks Tiff at National Airport

Federal security officials took the unusual step yesterday of posting an incident report and security camera footage on their Web site to counter allegations that screeners and police officers at Reagan National Airport mistreated a mother and her toddler this week. At issue is whether Monica...


Ministro chiede di ricreare le condizioni per dialogo


Is It Time to Stem Asia Deficits With a Weak Dollar?

There is likely to be strong U.S. pressure on much of Asia next year, not just China, to allow a major depreciation of the dollar.


Una piccola scolara dell'asilo confessa: "Mi ha suggerito tutto mia madre"I legali degli indagati: "Lo dicevamo che il processo nasce da suggestioni"                                          Rignano, parla una bambina "Maestre cattive? Lo disse mamma"


The NBA is considering playing some of  its regular season games in China, commissioner David Stern  said Friday.


Video: Vibrant Sea Life Lures Tourists to New Country

Learn how East Timor is striking a difficult and delicate balance between preserving its pristine coral reefs and attracting desperately needed tourism income.


U.S. investigates report of Iraqi civilians killed

The U.S. military said on Friday it was investigating whether civilians, including two children, were killed during a fierce gunbattle in Ramadi on Wednesday that ended with U.S. air strikes destroying several buildings.


UN agency alarmed by recent arrival of more than 500 Sudanese refugees in Chad

17 August 2004  At least 500 refugees from Sudan's troubled Darfur region have crossed over into neighbouring Chad this week, the largest such influx in two months, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced today.


IBM on Tuesday bolstered its storage portfolio with several new systems, including a product the vendor says packs the power of a larger system but is about the size of a couple of pizza boxes.


Iraqi Shi'ites Launch Powerful Election Bloc

Iraq's most powerful-looking electoral  bloc unveiled a slate of candidates for its election campaign  on Thursday, throwing down a gauntlet to minority Sunni Arabs  who complain next month's vote will be marred by violence.


Vinyl Frontier: Left-for-Dead Music Is Resurrected for the Digital Age

Keith Abrahamsson launches the first all-digital reissues label, Anthology Recordings.


AP sports writers at the U.S. Open will be filing periodic dispatches from one tennis' greatest spectacles:


An influential World Health Organization committee has upset a some scientists with its recommendation that researchers be permitted to conduct genetic-engineering experiments with the smallpox virus.


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 one-year-old orphan boy there.


Roma, 23:16 - CALCIO, ITALIA; DONADONI: NON E' VITTORIA AMARA

Roberto Donadoni non è deluso dallo striminzito 2-1 raccolto dall'Italia contro le Isole Far ...


A Nike Veteran Adds Some Swoosh to Disney's Tired Mouse

An innovative campaign has hepled retail sales of retro Mouse T-shirts double annually.


27 intoxicated drivers pulled over Friday night

During the police raid held by the Highway Police Friday night between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., every eighth driver was caught operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Aigars Berzins from the State Police's Press and ...


Seattle's Suzuki declines to accept top Japan government honour

Hitting hero Ichiro Suzuki declined to accept a prestigious award from the Japanese government for a second time. Tokyo wanted to salute Suzuki's achievement for producing the most hits in a season


U.S. retail gasoline prices jumped almost a nickel over the last week to the highest level in a month as tight motor fuel supplies threatened to send pump costs higher, the government said on Tuesday.


Rumsfeld arrivato a base aerea di Al Asad (ANSA) - BAGHDAD, 10 OTT- Un razzo esplosivo e' caduto stamani vicino alla sede del ministero del petrolio a Baghdad causando 4 vittime, secondo la polizia irachena.


Security Guard Killed at Illinois State Capitol

A man wielding a shotgun killed a security guard at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield on Monday shortly after scuffling with a gun shop owner from whom he stole a shotgun a week earlier, police said.


Rangers rout A's as DeRosa hits 2 homers

Mark DeRosa hit three-run homers in consecutive innings, and the Texas Rangers hit five homers Wednesday in a much-needed 14-0 victory over Barry Zito and the Oakland Athletics.


Nagarjuna as Don and Kelly Dorji are the focal point of the film. Their competent performances make this a total paisa vasool film.


Damien Hirst donates four of his major works to the Tate galleries, including a pickled cow.


Session on Darfur ends without action plan

PARIS -- An international meeting on Darfur ended yesterday with promises to support peacekeeping efforts and a political process to stop the violence in western Sudan, but with few concrete steps.


Jazz Masterâs Signature, Written in Sax and Brass

If there was a star, it was a whole bloc within a band: the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestraâs saxophone section, playing tightly harmonized passages.


Ex-Microsoft Security Strategist Joins Mozilla

PC Magazine - Former Microsoft security strategist Window Snyder is joining the Mozilla Corporation to lead the company's effort to protect its suite of desktop applications.


Commissario Kroes, sei volte di piu' rispetto media Ue


Calif. Air Board Prepares to Vote on Car Emissions

The California Air Resources Board on Thursday reviewed a proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars and prepared to vote on the plan on Friday.


Non finiscono i guai per i giallorossi. Probabile un battibecco ...

Caos in casa Roma: alla vigilia del debutto di mercoledÃ¬ sera in Champions League contro la Dinamo Kiev, Antonio Cassano ha lasciato il ritiro della squadra. A Trigoria nessuna dichiarazione ufficiale, lâunica


Squishy federal guidelines on what makes a farm "organic" has got advocates like Mark Kastel demanding stricter standards -- and forcing big producers to comply


Apparel designer Liz Claiborne, who started the namesake U.S. company Liz Claiborne Inc., has died, a company spokeswoman confirmed on Wednesday.


Brady is given a pass, rests before the opener

Quarterback Tom Brady didn't travel with the Patriots for last night's exhibition finale against the Giants, held back as part of preparations for the regular-season opener against the Bills Sept. 10.


Per Agenzia dell'Onu risolte questioni per test con plutonio


Supreme Court hearing arguments about medical marijuana

SUPREME COURT Both sides of the marijuana debate are watching the Supreme Court very carefully, as it hears arguments today on its use as medicine.


ABC mistakenly releases ID in page probe

ABC News' fleeting, inadvertent publishing of a computer screen name enabled a blogger to track down and make public the supposed identity of a former congressional page who traded salacious messages with former Rep. Mark Foley.


Bangladesh eye historic win in Zimbabwe Test

Tapash Baisya and Enamul Haque shared three wickets to strengthen Bangladesh's chances of posting their maiden Test victory on the penultimate day of the first Test against Zimbabwe here.


Microsoft remains a monopoly: state attorneys

A report filed on Thursday by seven attorney generals said the consent decree that settled the landmark antitrust case against Microsoft Corp.  has failed to adequately reduce the company's monopoly.


OTTAWA (CBS) President Bush was traveling Wednesday to Nova Scotia to give the Canadians a belated "thank you" for helping Americans in the aftermath of the Sept.


Sheep take to streets of Madrid in defense of transfer rights

Some 1,200 sheep took to the streets of Madrid on Sunday to demand the protection of the age-old tradition of transhumance -- the seasonal shifting of flocks along well-worn country trails.


Accidental drug-poisoning deaths on the rise

Unintentional deaths due to  drug poisoning -- primarily with prescription drugs --  increased by 68 percent between 1999 and 2004, and is second  only to motor vehicle crashes as a cause of death from  unintentional injury in the US, investigators at the Centers  for Disease Control and Prevention report.


Firenze, 18:40 - CALCIO, AZZURRI: FORFAIT DI ABBIATI, CONVOCATO CURCI

Il portiere dell'Atletico Madrid, Christian Abbiati, non puÃ² rispopndere per dei problemi fisici all...


Dark, Leafy Greens Help Shield Eyes from Cataracts

New research provides further evidence that substances in kale, spinach and other green vegetables help protect aging eyes from cataracts.


Kashmir troop cuts may aid Indian-Pakistani talks

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan India's move to reduce its troops in disputed Kashmir this winter could improve peace talks with Pakistan aimed at ending more than 50 years of enmity between the nuclear rivals, Pakistan said Friday.


Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is expected to hold talks in Iran on Monday amid growing calls for Washington to engage Tehran in dialogue to help stop Iraq sliding into civil war.


A Russian tycoon paid about 25 percent more than the estimated price for the art collection of the late cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, a Russian culture official said Tuesday, revealing government involvement in the deal to allow the works to return to their native land.


La decisione dopo un incontro Pollastrini-Bindi


In Latest Robotics, New Hope for Stroke Patients

A new robotic device is designed to help stroke patients regain motion in their arms


360 local employees pink-slipped by Mondavi

Robert Mondavi Corporation has laid off 360 Napa Valley employees, about a third of the company's total workforce. Most of the layoffs are centered at the company's flagship winery in Oakville


Amburgo, 15:55 - CICLISMO, MANZANO: FUENTES LAVORA ANCORA IN PORTOGALLO

L'ex corridore spagnolo Jesus Manzano, uno dei primi a denunciare le pratiche dopanti utilizzate nel...


Entertainment 2004 - What Might Have Been

Just think: Instead of exposing Janet Jackson's breast at the Super Bowl last Feb. 1, what if Justin Timberlake reached across her chest, fumbled with Jackson's top and .... The stitching holds! There is no malfunction!


Mass SJC says there is no cap on affordable housing

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court said communities that have reached a 10 percent level of affordable housing can override local zoning regulations so as to permit even more affordable units to be built under the state's Chapter 40B law.


Iniziativa per evitare la costruzione delle moschee


AnnTaylor quarterly profit falls on weak traffic

AnnTaylor Stores Corp  posted lower quarterly profit on Friday as the women's apparel retailer suffered weak customer traffic at its Ann Taylor and LOFT chains, forcing markdowns on many items.


The Supreme Court today overturned a five-figure damage award to an Alexandria man for a local auto dealer's alleged loan scam, ruling that a Richmond-based federal appeals court had wrongly interpreted a federal fair-credit law when it upheld the award last year.


Paparazzo offered Diana crash pictures to tabloid: court

A photographer rang a British newspaper from the Paris road tunnel where Princess Diana lay dying to offer exclusive pictures for 300,000 pounds, a court was told on Tuesday.


Sale of Serb chain marks end of socialist shopping

Since World War Two, Serbs seeking no-frills lingerie, sturdy boots and homeware ranging from fridges to porcelain kittens queued patiently in "Robna Kuca Beograd", Yugoslavia's biggest department store chain.


A welcome slide in oil prices set off a relief rally on Wall Street Friday, with stocks posting a healthy advance as crude approached but then fell back from the $50 a barrel mark.


Bush criticizes Iraqi troops for leaving battlefield, defends ...

President Bush [related, bio] pointedly acknowledged today that US-trained Iraqi troops are not ready to take over their country's security, and cautioned that next month's elections there


In a strange post-industrial twist, most people who have lost their jobs in the garment industry are first-generation Mexican women.


Register to win a $2,400 scholarship for you or a family member. Simply fill out the 3-step form for additional information from any of our colleges and you will automatically be entered.


Fund Managers Deploy Liquid Assets      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Mutual fund managers put some of their cash to work in September as their view on inflation improved and oil prices fell.


If rhetorical fireworks light up Thursday's foreign policy debate between President Bush and John Kerry, don't expect moderator Jim Lehrer to ignite them.


Lo dichiara Pippo Baudo, presidente della finalissima


AMD e IBM introducono un nuovo processo produttivo

AMD e IBM hanno rilasciato congiuntamente un comunicato stampa, con il quale annunciano lo sviluppo di nuove tecniche di produzione per transistor strained silicon, che beneficia di una migliore gestione del consumo a paritÃ  di frequenza di clock.


Israel protests pilgrims' return to Gaza

Egypt allowed hundreds of Palestinian pilgrims stranded for five days along the border to enter the Gaza Strip on Wednesday over the objections of Israel, which had sought to keep out suspected members of the militant group Hamas.


Former "Cabaret" star accused of sexual harassment

In a court document, one of Minnelli's lawyers, Dorothy Weber, said Mr Soumayah had "commenced this action in a quicksand of untruths and misstatements" and accused him of a "shakedown" of her client.


Russia says Iran must do more to dispel international concerns about its nuclear programme.


Nel porto di Bari, sono stati trovati durante controlli


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tom Hanks may land the lead role of art historian Professor Robert Langdon in the big screen take of Dan Brownâs âThe Da Vinci Codeâ.


DealBook: A Party for the Masters of the Universe

Not since Michael Milken’s Predators’ Ball in the 1980’s have so many of Wall Street’s bold-faced names dared to mingle together. Until last night. Institutional Investor, the first trade magazine to cover Wall Street, celebrated its 40th birthday Monday by throwing itself a party at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Masters of the [...].


Germany call up fresh talent for Asia trip

German coach Juergen Klinsmann has continued his experiment with untapped talent by calling up three new players for the team's three-nation trip to Asia later this month.


Russ Meyer, the notorious maverick director of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!, Mondo Topless, Motor Psycho and Beneath The Valley Of The Ultravixens, has died at age 82 in his home in the Hollywood Hills.


If the company doesn't surpass expectations, don't expect to make any money.


Duecentoquarantuno extracomunitari sono sbarcati questa mattina alle 7.30 nel porto di Lampedusa. La loro imbarcazione era stata avvistata a 10 miglia dalla costa poche ore prima dalla Guardia costiera, che


Swedish-Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson reported higher fourth-quarter sales and average selling prices than expected on Tuesday, saying its 3G handsets and camera phones were driving the growth.


SEC says IBM misled investors on expenses

IBM Corp. misled investors by overestimating the impact of stock-based compensation expenses on quarterly earnings in 2005, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has found.


Identity and Passport Service announces ID supplier shortlist

Eight make the cut Eight companies have got through the first stage of the Identity Card Scheme procurement process.â¦


The European probe Huygens will listen for alien thunderstorms as it descends through the atmosphere of Saturn's moon, Titan, UniverseToday.


NASA seeks methods to repair shuttles in flight

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration or NASA is hoping to develop techniques to allow a crew to repair damages to Space Shuttle in flight.


Ex-Russian spy may have ingested radioactive poison

A former Russian spy fighting for his life in a British hospital may have been given poison laced with a radioactive substance to render it more lethal, the toxicologist treating him said on Tuesday.


Fujitsu, Cisco to Create High-End Routers

Electronics maker Fujitsu and Internet technology giant Cisco have agreed to work together on developing high-end routers used for advanced Internet networks in Japan, the two companies announced Monday.


It was just a week ago that Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael seemed beside himself after another loss in which his team turned the ball over, made costly penalties and couldn


Gunfire Erupts Near Interim Palestinian Leader

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- There's word that one security guard is dead after gunfire erupted at a tent set up in the Gaza Strip for mourners to gather in memory of Yasser Arafat.


Statement Regarding the Status of Lisa Nowak

HOUSTON, March 7  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Navy Capt. Lisa Nowak's detail as a NASA astronaut has been terminated, effective March 8, by mutual agreement between NASA and the U.S. Navy.


WASHINGTON - Intelligence indicates Osama bin Laden is alive, Pakistan's President has said, and the top US military official in Afghanistan believes the Al-Qaeda leader is probably in Pakistan.


Jose Mourinho's Chelsea put one foot in the second round of the Champions League yesterday with a 3-1 win over his former club, defending champions Porto.


NATO Fails to Finalize Agreement on Iraq

NATO envoys again failed Monday to finalize an agreement to expand the alliance's military training mission in Iraq, but officials said they expected a deal in the next two days.


Lynnae Brown knows debt: The 40-year-old market research tracker in New York owes more than $100,000 in student loans, plus $5,000 on her credit cards.


Reports Have Jennings Losing in 'Jeopardy'

Ken Jennings, whose record-setting 74 wins on "Jeopardy" earned him more than $2.5 million on the TV game show, apparently ends his streak on Tuesday night, according to reports.


If you've ever been pulled over for speeding, you may already know something about LIDAR. A laser-based radar system, LIDAR can tell if you're speeding by bouncing a light beam off your car and seeing how quickly it returns. From an airplane or a satellite, LIDAR can calculate the distance to the ground, and by repeating the process millions of times as it flies over, map the lay of the land.


Sniper Said to Admit Guilt in 2nd Slaying

Teenage sniper Lee Boyd Malvo plans to drop all appeals of his conviction and life sentence for one of 10 killings in October 2002, and will admit guilt in a second slaying, his lawyer said Friday.


Study cites possible harm from some East Indian alternative ...

CHICAGO Researchers are warning that some herbal remedies from India may contain dangerous levels of lead, mercury and arsenic. A Harvard Medical School study found levels high enough to cause poisoning in


Jordan's King Abdullah II met with President Bush on Monday and urged him to pursue Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, repeating a plea the king made in a recent letter to the White House.


Mr. Knerr produced products that for two decades virtually defined frivolity in postwar America, from the Hula Hoop to the Frisbee to the SuperBall.


Palestinians Vote in Gaza Municipal Elections

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip voted in  their first municipal elections under Israeli occupation on  Thursday in a test of grassroots support for President Mahmoud  Abbas and rival Islamist groups.


Anti-phishing techniques for the real world

I need to expand my idea of a secure computing ecosystem into the real world. Let me explain.


A woman who died after being given an epidural in her arm was unlawfully killed, an inquest jury rules.


Explosives planted by suspected Muslim militants went off at three locations in southern Narathiwat Province near the Malaysian border early on Monday wounding 27 people, police said.


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia -- Thousands of bodies remain sprawled, unidentified on lawns and streets of battered Sumatra island Wednesday as the number killed in a mammoth earthquake and tsunami soared above 60,000 with tens of thousands still missing.


Best Buy says testing cell phone only stores

Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy  Co. Inc.  said on Thursday it is partnering with U.K.  retailer Carphone Warehouse to test mobile phone-only stores at  nine locations in Manhattan.


Wachovia Profit Declines 10%; Job Cuts Ahead

Wachovia, the nationâs fourth-largest bank, said Friday that its profits fell 10 percent in the third quarter due to losses related to turmoil in the credit markets.


Hundreds of Palestinians fled Hamas-controlled Gaza by land and sea on Saturday to the West Bank where President Mahmoud Abbas prepared to swear in a new government that will bring an end to a U.S.-led aid embargo.


US Army proto-Dalek combat robots enter testing

Flying wastebin wardroids a taste of things to come? Monster Pentagon contractors Boeing and SAIC jointly announced today that two of their latest offerings for the future robot armies of America have entered military testing early. The machines in question are a relatively dull lightweight groundcrawler job and a frankly splendid ducted-fan flying Dalek.â¦


Released From Prison but Never Really Free

Nicole Kassell's lean, disturbing first film stars Kevin Bacon as a child molester struggling to re-enter society after 12 years in prison.


A special performance at this year's Grammy awards ceremony is to pay tribute to late singer Ray Charles.


Dow Jones -0,02%, SP500 -0,01%, Nasdaq sale dello 0,05%


In a sign of security threats to come, hackers have exploited a flaw in Microsoft programs and begun circulating a virus hidden in images that use the popular JPEG format.


Fried Mars Bars Typify Scottish Diet, Survey Finds

Deep-fried Mars Bars, chocolate-coated nougat-caramel bars dipped in batter and cooked in a fryer of vegetable oil or lard, are more popular than thought and typify trends in the Scottish


US for stronger defense ties with India: Rumsfeld

The United States is keen on strengthening its growing defense ties with India, which currently encompass a wide range of military-to-military exchanges and joint exercises


Zurich - America's Olympic time-trial champion Tyler Hamilton has tested positive for blood doping in a second sample from the Tour of Spain, his Phonak team said on Thursday.


Firefighters gain upper hand over Greek fires

PLOUTOCHORI, Greece  - Greek firefighters on Wednesday gained the upper hand over countrywide forest fires that have killed at least 63 people and left the government shaken by accusations of incompetence.


KABUL: A suicide bomber killed himself and wounded at least seven others, including three members of the NATO-led peacekeeping force, in a grenade attack on a busy street in central Kabul on Saturday.


Myanmar monks chant "democracy," junta threatens

Chanting "democracy, democracy," 10,000  monks marched through the heart of Myanmar's main city on  Tuesday in defiance of a threat by the ruling generals to send  in troops to end the biggest anti-junta protests in 20 years.


British retailer opens inquiry into abuses at Bangladeshi factories

Low-cost British clothing retailer Asda, owned by US giant Wal-Mart, has launched an investigation into allegations that its production facilities in Bangladesh were abusing the rights of their workers, The Guardian reported on Monday.


Rapper ODB and Wu-Tang Clan co-founder found dead in NY studio at ...

NEW YORK (Top40 Charts) - Rapper ODB, whose real name was Russell Jones, has died at the age of 35 - just two days before of his birthday.


(120 sec.) Africa's largest oil producer is facing a resurgence of violence and kidnappings driving oil prices up.


Two US sailors are shot dead in their barracks in the Gulf state of Bahrain, the US Navy says.


Blu-ray v. HD-DVD for Enterprise Storage

In the ongoing format battle between Blu-ray and HD-DVD, the main focus has been on consumer applications, and in particular, the home movie market. This week, in fact, Blockbuster announced plans to increase the availability of Blu-ray discs in its stores. The video rental company said that customers were favoring the Sony-backed format over the Toshiba-sponsored HD-DVD, leaving many quick to suggest that this marks the beginning of the end of the latest format war.


They are two schools known for their quarterback pedigree. Purdue's Kyle Orton and Notre Dame's Brady Quinn added to that mystique Saturday.


It took nearly 11 hours and 26 innings for the Red Sox to shed the humiliation of falling behind 3-0 in a best-of-seven ALCS via an unholy 19-8 shellacking, but shed it they did.


Malawi announces that it is cutting diplomatic ties with Taiwan to focus on cementing relationship with China.


Futures drop after Amazon, eyes on Merrill

Stock futures fell on Wednesday as  earnings by Amazon.com Inc  disappointed some investors  and reports of bigger write-downs at Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc   added to concerns about the credit market.


Venice Honors Abortionist Film 'Vera Drake'

LOS ANGELES  -- The Venice Film Festival honored British filmmaker Mike Leigh's "Vera Drake," a period film about an abortion rights activist in the 1950s.


An Iranian-born businessman was accused Tuesday of illegally smuggling equipment to support his native country's nuclear missile program.


Cracking down on holding by defensive backs has been one of the central storylines this season, and it had its roots in the Patriots' AFC title game win over the Colts last year.


Liquid Machines pours out new DRM software

InfoWorld - Liquid Machines today announced the release of Email Control Version 6.0, an e-mail policy and security messaging software package designed for enterprise networks.


Lundqvist signs 6-year deal with Rangers

Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers agreed Thursday on a six-year, $41.25 million contract extension that will keep the two-time Vezina Trophy finalist in the fold through the 2013-14 season.


Nato and Afghan forces launch their largest combined offensive so far against Taleban militants in southern Helmand province.


Unproven rumours and innuendo trailed Gagliano throughout years in office

OTTAWA (CP) - The list of slurs, none proven, has come full circle for Alfonso Gagliano, more than two years after he fled the political limelight.


COLLEGES Southern California formally complained that ABC's Brent Musburger revealed privileged information in play-by-play commentary during Saturday's game against Nebraska. The university sent a letter to ESPN, which oversees sports programming on ABC, saying Musburger, with less than 10 minutes to play and the Trojans leading, 21-10, began describing how USC quarterback John David Booty lets receivers know he has ...


AKRON, Ohio -- We tune up our cars, our furnaces, our lawn mowers. Maybe it's time we tuned up the safety conditions of our homes.


In the midst of a vaccine shortage that has left the nation with half its supply of flu shots, researchers have found that injecting as little as one-fifth the normal dose into the skin may be just as effective for most Americans as the full dose


University and college funding in England rises 6.4% on last year to Â£7,137m to provide extra student places.


Palestinians shell Gaza settlements after Israelis kill leading ...

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Palestinian militants avenging the death of a Hamas leader attacked Jewish settlements in the southern Gaza Strip today.


AARP Poll Shows Most Support Legalizing Medicinal Marijuana

Nearly three-fourths of Americans middle age and older support legalizing marijuana for medical use, according to a poll taken for AARP.


Don't teach us democracy: Advani to Cong

New Delhi, August 26: The war of words between the government and the Opposition NDA grew shriller on Thursday with the Leader of Opposition LK Advani asking the Congress and Communists not to teach it democracy.


Pope Confident U.S. Church Can Overcome Abuse Scandal

Pope John Paul said on Saturday he  was confident the U.S. Church would recover from recent sex  scandals and regain the trust of congregations.


Blog: Why not make plastic forks from sugar cane


Medtronic Inc., the world's largest maker of medical devices, said yesterday it will spin off its external defibrillator business into an independent, publicly traded company.


La norma e' contenuta nel decreto 'milleproroghe'


Airbus slashes EADS profit by 86 percent

MUNICH, Germany  - An industrial crisis blamed for sweeping job cuts at Europe's Airbus slashed profits at parent EADS by 86 percent in 2006, sending its shares lower on Friday as it ruled out a quick recovery this year.


Intelligence Report Stirs Debate on Terror Fight

An intelligence assessment that the war in Iraq increased Islamic radicalism, worsening the terror threat, set off a sharp debate today among American political officials.


Ban tells U.N. Council to speed up Darfur mandate

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the 15-member U.N. Security Council on Monday to move quickly in authorizing up to 26,000 troops and police in Darfur, an apparent reference to a dispute among members.


Mobile Phone Proliferates, a Hallmark of New India

India has become the fastest-growing cellular market in the world, adding 5.9 million subscribers in August and outstripping ChinaÂs increase of 5.19 million subscribers.


The US declines to wish Fidel Castro a speedy recovery after he fractures bones in a fall at a public ceremony.


U.S. stocks ended higher for a third  successive day on Tuesday, even as oil prices rose to another  record, after investors were encouraged by data showing an  easing of inflationary pressure and a sharp rebound in the  housing market.


com. Pedro Martinez was the focal point of press coverage after pitching the Red Sox into a two-up position over the Angels in the American League Division Series.


New Zealand police may issue an arrest warrant for a man who took his baby daughter as his Welsh wife appeals to him.


The time has come for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to leave his Pentagon post, either by dismissal or resignation. Two separate reports this week make it clear that Rumsfeld and other top Pentagon officials


Turchia-Ue, Barroso: risultato straordinario in poco tempo

"E' straordinario essere arrivati a un risultato cosÃ¬ positivo in cosÃ¬ poco tempo": cosÃ¬ il presidente della Commissione europea, Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, commenta l'accordo raggiunto oggi sui tempi e le modalitÃ  di avvio dei negoziati per l


A Boat Racing on Biodiesel, but Running Low on Money

The lack of easy funding hasn't dampened the ambitions of a man who wants to speed around the globe in a motorboat running on fuel made from organic and recycled oils.


Pregnant Baboon Escapes at Texas Airport

HOUSTON - A pregnant baboon escaped from her cage in the cargo area of Bush Intercontinental Airport for a brief time before animal control specialists could capture her.


Colorado runs its franchise-best winning streak up to 11 as the Rockies drop the Los Angeles Dodgers, 10-4, on Thursday night.


Outfielder Dave Roberts, whose stolen base helped the Red Sox rally over the Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS, is traded to San Diego for Jay Payton and Ramon Vazquez.


Car Bombs in Ramadi Kill 4, Spark Clashes

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two car bombs exploded in the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi on Tuesday, killing four Iraqis and prompting clashes between U.S. troops and gunmen...


New Avandia study sheds little light on heart risk

An early analysis from an ongoing study of GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Avandia was unable to show whether there was any increase in heart attacks among patients, but several experts said the evidence still suggested the popular diabetes drug raised the risk of heart attack.


Web Sites Spoof Bush, Kerry With Parodies

If you're not ready to feverishly debate Iraq or the deficit in this bitterly divisive election year, you can always surf the Web, where politics is frequently nothing but a big joke.


At the Sundance Film Festival, news of the Directors Guild agreement prompts cautious optimism that it could speed a settlement of the strike that has shut down Hollywood


ImClone shareholders elect Icahn, others, to board

Shareholders of ImClone Systems Inc.   IMCL.O on Wednesday elected Carl Icahn and two of his   associates to the board on hopes the billionaire investor can   help stabilize the company after a series of blows that could   hurt sales and limit its strategic options.


A new type of premium DVD player has emerged, converting a disc's images to greater resolution to take advantage of high-definition TV sets. A comparison of offerings from five makers.


Movie Review | 'Puccini for Beginners': Girl Leaves Girl, Meets Boy and Then Meets Boyâs Girl

Snappy repartee with the ring of real conversation is sustained through enough of âPuccini for Beginnersâ to make it a rarity.


Democracy Rules, and Pop Culture Depends on It

Inspired by âAmerican Idol,â voter-based competitions are proliferating in every corner of the entertainment world.


Renewed concerns about the health of the American economy sent Asian stocks sharply lower in early trading today.


La polemica. Meno soldi ai musei, anche gli Uffizi potrebbero chiudere

ROMA  Il ministro Giuliano Urbani prende coraggio e denuncia: è troppo un taglio del 25% nel settore previsto dalla Finanziaria, dovremo chiudere gli Uffizi. E poi aggiunge di essere anche pronto alle dimissioni se non si cambia. Dalle pagine del ...


Taliban use children as shields, coalition says

KABUL, Afghanistan - Taliban fighters carrying machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades used children as human shields during a battle in southern Afghanistan yesterday, forcing US-led coalition soldiers to hold their fire for a time, the coalition said.


Kobe Bryant's fast start powers Lakers to easy win

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers personally outscored the Washington Wizards in a breakout first quarter to lead his team to a 103-91 road win on Sunday.


Michael Jackson to Face Accuser's Mother in Court

Michael Jackson is expected to come face to face this week, for the first time since his arrest, with the mother of the teenage boy who accuses him of molestation.


Two men will appear in court later charged in connection with the seizure of nearly Â£1m worth of drugs and cash.


Bush to take weeks to decide Iraq policy: official

President Bush will take weeks rather than months to start making changes in Iraq policy after he receives high-level recommendations on the conduct of the war, his national security adviser said on Thursday.


Wal-Mart fires technician who recorded phone calls

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  said on  Monday it fired a systems technician for intercepting text  messages of non-Wal-Mart employees and recording telephone  conversations with a New York Times reporter without  authorization.


A telephone call to the technical support hotline, or an online chat session with a technician, may not be the best ways to solve computer problems.


[TS] Sports of The Times: Point Is Made on Grass Court, No Amplification Needed

There is nothing quite like the intimate, unpretentious but still intense tennis theater of Wimbledon after a long, cacophonous sports year in America.


It's normally employed to drum up that missing address, phone number or website, or to check facts, dates, names and other miscellany.


Gays across France are celebrating the launch of the country's first television channel for homosexuals, anticipating a pink mixture of fashion, travel, talk, cult movies, music and soap operas.


Europe gets first 'better than 3G' mobile trial

AMSTERDAM: Europe's second largest mobile carrier T-Mobile said yesterday it had started the continent's first trial of US-based Flarion's high-speed wireless internet in the Dutch city of The Hague.


Insurers: Charley Claims at About $7 Bln

Insurers are braced to pay out about  $7 billion in claims for devastation caused by Hurricane  Charley, making the storm the second most costly after  Hurricane Andrew, industry and government officials said on  Monday.


Academics butt heads over enterprise 2.0

InfoWorld - Two business school academics who have disagreed over the viability of social networking in enterprises touched gloves once again Friday during a Webcast debate.


Blog: John Chambers takes issue with story claiming the telecom industry was resurrected from the dead, saying instead the market is entering the next phase of development.


Frances Townsend, consigliere per la sicurezza: "I video sono solo propaganda"E sui negoziati il presidente George W.Bush  apre alla Corea del Sud                                            Gli Usa alla caccia di Osama Bin Laden "Catturarlo Ã¨ la nostra massima prioritÃ "


Penalties reduced in Italy soccer scandal

A sports court allowed Fiorentina and Lazio to rejoin Italy's top soccer division and reduced the points penalty against Juventus in Serie B after successful appeals Tuesday in a match-fixing scandal.


Israeli tanks and troops clashed with militants in eastern Gaza early Saturday, Palestinian security officials said, as Israel broadened an incursion to force the release of a captured soldier.


Egypt upset Cameroon, Mali draw Senegal in World Cup qualifying

Juan Carlos Plata scored twice as Guatemala defeated Costa Rica 2-1 in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Sunday. Although Costa Rica led early on Alonso Solis' goal in the 24th minute, the


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Boston Celtics added a healthy Tom Gugliotta and deleted injured Delonte West. Gugliotta, 34, was activated Wednesday from the injured list after missing seven games because of lower back pain.


Killing of Unarmed Iraqi Described at Court-Martial

BAGHDAD, Sept. 27 -- A U.S. soldier cried Thursday as he said at a court-martial that his staff sergeant ordered him to shoot an unarmed Iraqi. He said his superior then laughed and told the trooper to finish the job as the dying man convulsed on the ground.


Sul fiorentino si basano le accuse a Mancini e Tavaroli


Zimbabwean police have arrested businessman, Nicholas van Hoogstraten, after being found with a large quantity of foreign currency and pornographic material, state media reported.


Pfizer wins Canada ruling to stop Lipitor generic

Pfizer Inc.  on Friday said a Canadian federal court granted its request to prevent Novopharm Ltd. from launching a generic version of Pfizer's Lipitor cholesterol drug until a patent expires in July 2010.


LONDON -- The doorman in a bowler hat and the bellboy buzzing around the busy lobby were typical sights at London's Millennium Hotel. The oak-paneled piano bar under quarantine was something else again.


Romanian exchange student caught illegally using ATM card

A Romanian foreign exchange student was arrested after police found him sending large sums of money overseas.


Howard: Telstra Board Will Choose Its CEO

Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Thursday that Telstra Corp.'s board would choose its next chief executive, not the federal government, which has a majority stake in the telecommunications giant.


Footage shows detained Iranian-Americans

Two Iranian-Americans detained here on national security charges appeared Monday for the first time on state television, with one saying in a brief video clip that his foundation may have targeted "the world of Islam."


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Japan says U.S. sex slave resolution won't harm ties

Japan said on Wednesday that its ties with Washington would not be shaken by a U.S. Congressional move to seek an apology for forcing women to serve as sex slaves during World War Two.


U.S. chain store retail sales rose in the latest week, due to a late pre-Christmas surge in spending, a report said on Tuesday.


Three Said Killed in Afghanistan Protests

KABUL, Afghanistan - Protesters angered at President Hamid Karzai's sacking of a warlord governor in the west of the country ransacked U.N. compounds and clashed with security forces Sunday, leaving as many as three people dead and dozens wounded, including several U.S...


Crude Oil Falls a Third Day in London as China May Slow Demand

Crude oil fell in London, leading to its biggest three-day drop in a month, on rising US stockpiles and concern China is taking steps to slow demand in the world's second-largest oil consuming nation.


Another witness backtracks in a key Hindu-Muslim riot trial in India and says he cannot identify defendants.


Japan has vowed to keep troops in Iraq despite the beheading of one of its citizens by militants. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's group had said it would killed Shosei Koda, 24, within 48 hours if Japan did not withdraw its troops.


Movie Review | 'The Namesake': Modernity and Tradition at a Cultural Crossroads

Mira Nairâs âThe Namesakeâ conveys a palpable sense of people as living, breathing creatures who are far more complex than their words might indicate.


When available, the raw script from this video story is presented below. Please note that these scripts come directly from our TV newsroom system and are not edited for web reading.


Court jails Islamists for life over failed London bombings

A British court jailed four Islamists for life Wednesday over failed attacks on London's public transport system in July 2005, two weeks after suicide bombings which killed 52 innocent people.


Massachusetts exports hit a record high in 2004 as firms sold nearly $22 billion of goods in foreign markets, according to the World Institute for Strategic Economic Research at Holyoke Community College. Growing 17 percent from 2003, Massachusetts exports beat the previous record of $20.5 billion in 2000. Of the state's leading exports, organic chemicals, which include biomedical products such ...


A 40-year-old woman accused of cocaine dealing at her home in west Belfast is refused bail in the High Court.


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UK's Ashdown accepts job as U.N. Afghan envoy: source

British politician and former soldier Paddy Ashdown has agreed to become the United Nations' envoy to Afghanistan, a source close to negotiations on the post said on Wednesday.


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Sore knee prompts surgery for NBA top draft pick Oden

Greg Oden, the No. 1 overall selection in last June's National Basketball Association draft, will have exploratory surgery after experiencing knee pain, the Portland Trail Blazers said Monday.


The new PM is masterminding a drive to slash the rates of MRSA and other hospital infections.


Rebel Cleric in Najaf Sends Messages of Conciliation

Iraq's government warned Moktada al-Sadr today that he would face a military strike unless he met conditions for ending his uprising.


July 16, 1862: This Comet Has Earth Written All Over It

Swift-Tuttle hosts the Perseids meteor shower, has an unusual orbit for a comet ... and there's something else about it, too.


One UK soldier is killed by a roadside bomb and two more injured in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence confirms.


It's probably tempting fate to say Ernie Els should win the Â£3.8million American Express World Golf Championship. Too often this year Els has been predicted to win only to come up painfully short.


Twenty-three people died and three others were injured Sunday in an explosion at a mine in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, officials said.


Scientists Find Deadly Component of 1918 Flu Virus

Scientists who synthesized two genes  from the virus that caused the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic  said on Thursday they have a found new clues about what made it  so deadly.


Roma, 17:18 - CALCIO, SERIE C2: 46 GLI SQUALIFICATI

Il giudice sportivo Pasquale Marino ha squalificato 46 giocatori in C2 in merito alle gare dell'ult...


N.Korea agrees atom "containment" with IAEA: report

North Korea has agreed to "containment and surveillance" measures by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to verify a shutdown of its nuclear arms program, an IAEA report said on Tuesday.


Jury Begins to Weigh Iraq Prison Abuse Case

Spec. Charles A. Graner Jr. and other Abu Ghraib guards beat up and humiliated detainees at the Baghdad prison simply for the fun of it, prosecutors told a jury Friday during closing arguments.


Jay Fiedler has a cracked rib and A.J. Feeley has a concussion. So the Miami Dolphins may have to turn to third-string quarterback Sage Rosenfels when they play the Buffalo Bills this weekend in a matchup of the NFL's last two winless teams.


U.S.,North Korea caution on hope for nuclear deal

Prospects of ending North Korea's nuclear arms ambitions brightened a little on Friday as negotiators considered a plan for Pyongyang to suspend activities at a nuclear plant as a first step to dismantlement.


It's one of the most powerful jobs in the world of finance. The president of the board of the California Public Employees' Retirement System oversees the nation's largest pension fund, with $177 billion in assets.


UPDATE 1-Open-Federer crushes Hewitt in US Open final

Roger Federer emphasised his position as the world's best player by demolishing former champion Lleyton Hewitt 6-0 7-6 6-0 to win his first US Open title on Sunday.


Gibbons Finds Little Comfort in Two-Hit Day

Although he helped energize Baltimore's rally from a three-run deficit when he doubled in the second inning, Jay Gibbons could not celebrate because of the loss.


FedEx Hikes Profit Forecast, Cites Demand

FedEx Corp. FDX.N on Monday raised  its earnings forecast for the fiscal first quarter and full  year, citing strong demand for its international express,  ground and less-than-truckload services.


I piu' temuti sono gli albanesi seguiti dai romeni


Greenlighted Pilots May Be TV's New Look

Will TV audiences love "I Love Faron Hitchman"? Will they even get a chance to find out?


'Tintin in the Congo' sales soar in Britain after racism row

Sales of a Tintin comic book have rocketed since the Commission for Racial Equality claimed it was racist, a newspaper reported Saturday.


Roma, 23:02 - STOP CALCIO: SCOMMESSE E TOTOCALCIO PERDONO 9 MLN

L'agenzia stampa Agipronews a stima in circa 9 milioni di euro i mancati incassi per i diversi sogge...


Ericsson CEO sees no China 3G licenses this yr

Ericsson (ERICb.ST) does not expect  China to issue any of its long-delayed licenses for high-speed  3G mobile phone networks in 2007, the head of the Swedish  mobile phone systems group said on Friday.


Henin wins Qatar Open to complete Gulf double

Belgium's Justine Henin defeated Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4 6-2 to win the Qatar Open and complete a Gulf double on Saturday.


Experts change advice on kids' allergies

Breast-feeding helps prevent babies' allergies, but there's no good evidence for avoiding certain foods during pregnancy, using soy formula or delaying introduction of solid foods beyond six months.


No hangups in Cingular purchase of old AT&T cellular unit

Cingular Wireless LLC took over as the leading provider of cell phone service in St. Louis and the nation on Tuesday when it completed the purchase of AT&T Wireless Services Inc.


Internet media software company  RealNetworks Inc. RNWK.O said on Wednesday posted a loss on  the continued cost of litigation against rival Microsoft Corp.  MSFT.O, but also posted record revenues.


Roma, 17:21 - CICLISMO, BALLERINI: E' STATA UNA SCELTA PONDERATA

Il ct della Nazionale azzurra Franco Ballerini, poco dopo aver comunicato le 11 scelte per il Mondia...


Sun Releases NetBeans Version for Beginners

PC Magazine - Sun Microsystems teams with a group of academics to release a version of the Sun NetBeans IDE that aims to help to train developers on Java and transition them to professional tools.


The governor proclaimed it "Brett Favre Day," and the night belonged to the quarterback, too. Favre celebrated his 200th straight regular season start with three


Kingsley, Olsen hook up in Sundance film

Here's an image that'll be difficult to top at Sundance: Mary-Kate Olsen making out in a phone booth with Gandhi.


Le frontiere delle videonews dove va l'informazione online

Negli Usa e in Gran Bretagna Google News già aggrega i video dei partner giornalistici di YouTube. L’utente accede a piÃ¹ contenuti, ma i produttori che ci guadagnano?


Udine, 17:45 - CALCIO, UDINESE; DG LEONARDI: QUAGLIARELLA NON SI TOCCA

Il direttore generale dell'Udinese, Pietro Leonardi, interviene per mettere a tacere le voci secondo...


Shell profit beats forecasts on strong oil prices

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSa.L)  beat forecasts on Thursday to report a 36 percent rise in  second-quarter current cost of supply net profit, which strips  out changes in inventory values, to $6.3 billion, thanks to  high oil prices.


News of a Mac OS X worm incites death threats and intrigue

Blog: Various people hiding behind pseudonyms are fueling news about a supposed worm for Mac OS X.


Russians Flock to Learn Fate of Zhenya and Nadya

MOSCOW -- Much like Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" in American culture, the Soviet film "The Irony of Fate" has a permanent home in Russian hearts -- and on TV screens every holiday season.


Rocket scrams at 10 times speed of sound

A HYPERSONIC rocket inspired by Australian technology has smashed the world speed record, travelling at 11,000km/h. RECORD bound .


TORONTO -- There's an antiseptic quality to the word "concussion" that tends to make it sound less ominous than it really is. Call it a bruised brain, and maybe you can appreciate a little more why Johnny Damon, 10 months after his skull-shaking collision with former Red Sox utilityman Damian Jackson during the American League playoffs, said what he did ...


National City slashes dividend, 900 mortgage jobs

National City Corp , one of the 10 largest U.S. banks, said on Wednesday it will cut its common stock dividend 49 percent and eliminate 900 jobs as it stops offering mortgages through brokers.


Strict safeguards will prevent the world's biggest biometric database from being abused, US authorities say.


Blair Backs Annan Over Oil-For-Food Criticism

British Prime Minister Tony Blair backed United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Monday in the face of criticism over the U.N. oil-for-food scandal in Iraq.


A suicide bomber detonated his car Monday at the gate to the home of the leader of Iraq's biggest political party, killing and wounding several of the guards but leaving the cleric unharmed, his spokesman said.


Iran leader wants to defend nuke program

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to take his case for pursuing nuclear power before the U.N. Security Council, the government said Sunday, as the world body debates new sanctions on the Islamic nation for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.


Hopkins' big punch was product of patience

Bernard Hopkins' fights are studies in boxing's subtleties. He deals in nuances. He doesn't have to be hitting an opponent to be setting him up, as he was Oscar De La Hoya here Saturday night.


Late eagle earns Mickelson share of Riviera lead

PACIFIC PALISADES, California  - Phil Mickelson spectacularly eagled the par-five 17th on his way to a share of the lead with Ireland's Padraig Harrington in the Nissan Open second round on Friday.


The Treo once again crosses the Atlantic.


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Trieste, 17:42 - CALCIO, TRIESTINA; VARRELLA: POSSO DARE MOLTO

E' Franco Varrella, 54 anni, il nuovo tecnico della Triestina. Prende il posto di Andrea Agostinelli...


A US soldier pleads guilty before a court martial in Baghdad to maltreating prisoners at Abu Ghraib jail.


1 Killed, 5 Missing in Nepal Rebel Attack

Officials in Nepal say one soldier has been killed and at least five police officers are missing after an attack by suspected Maoist rebels.


Asda has stolen the top spot as the UK's largest clothing retailer from Marks & Spencer. Last night, staff at the supermarket giant were celebrating after industry figures for the


Average retail gasoline prices rose by nearly 5 cents and are poised to rise further as those who make, distribute and sell gasoline see their profit margins squeezed, according to an industry analyst.


Iraq is chosen for a vote at Labour conference but Tony Blair says he will not apologise for the war.


California Town Warned as Mudslide Death Toll Hits 10

LA CONCHITA, Calif.  - Officials warned residents  of a California hamlet on Wednesday that the steep hills  overlooking their community could collapse again as the death  toll from a mudslide rose to 10 with three still missing.


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday scheduled an April 8 special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Tom Lantos.


Tennis Replay System Not Coming Anytime Soon

While all the buzz at the rainy US Open is about the need for instant replay, don't hold your breath. Replay won't be coming to an umpire chair near you anytime soon.


Lady Bird Johnson Set the Model for First Ladies

Perhaps mainly remembered for her 'beautification' work, Lady Bird Johnson forged a new role for women in the White House, shaping the way for her successors.


Comedy fest names Colbert person of year

Stephen Colbert, a faux conservative who often honors himself on his Comedy Central show, was lauded by the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival as their "Person of the Year."


The soundtrack to Subhash Ghai's epic film is enchanting.


Telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent said Friday it swung to a loss in the fourth quarter and increased by 3,500 the number of jobs it plans to cut.


Madrid, 23:29 - CALCIO, LIGA: VINCE IL REAL MADRID, SEGNA CASSANO

Il Real Madrid risponde al Barcellona, che ieri si era imposto con l'Osasuna, battendo in trasferta ...


Peruvian Rebel Says He Will Surrender by Midday

LIMA, Peru  - The leader of a 200-strong armed  group that killed four policemen and seized part of a southern  Peruvian town in demanding the president resign said it will  hand over its weapons on Monday.


Disease fears rise in Indonesia's flood-hit capital

Fears of disease gripped Indonesia's flood-hit capital on Friday with thousands of people living in cramped emergency shelters and some streets still inundated a week after the city's worst floods in five years.


General: Army Reserve Becoming 'Broken' Force

The head of the Army Reserve has sent a memo to other military leaders expressing "deepening concern" about the continued readiness of his troops, and warning that his branch of 200,000 soldiers" is rapidly degenerating.


Suspense mounts for San Francisco Wi-Fi plan

(InfoWorld) - Two important votesÂ concerning San Francisco's plan for citywide Wi-Fi that were set for this week have been pushed back, delaying what may be life-or-death decisions on the controversial network. One vote of the city's fractious Board of Supervisors could force the project to undergo an environmental impact study. The other, by the board's Budget and Finance Committee, would reject the plan or send it on to the full body for final approval. Hanging in the balance is a proposal that was introduced by Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2004 and has become one of the major initiatives of his administration. As the votes were pushed back, Board President Aaron Peskin was preparing a set of amendments to theÂ contract hammered out by the city and EarthLinkÂ in January. Those changes aim to address concerns of some critics but may not win over vocal opponents on the board. San Francisco is one of many municipalities pursuing wireless networks to make Internet access more widely available, both to close the technology gap between richer and poorer residents and to boost the local economy. Its contract calls for EarthLink to offer 1MbpsÂ service for about $20 per month and GoogleÂ to offer a free service on the same network. Activists and some leaders in the city have raised alarms that echo worries in some other cities, such as how well the network will perform. They have also raised issues that are specific to San Francisco. For example, Google's proposed free service has come under particular fire for allegedly threatening users' privacy and being too slow, at 300Kbps. In one local twist, the San Francisco Neighborhood Antenna-Free Union (SNAFU) has appealed an April decision of the city's Planning Commission that exempted the network from environmental review. SNAFU, which has fought the placement of cellular base stations near schools, hospitals and some other sites, says Wi-Fi access points on light poles could harm residents' health. It will be up to the Board to force the review or let the exemption stand. At a pro-Wi-Fi rally outside City Hall on Tuesday, Newsom and other speakers called for quick approval of the project and scoffed at the environmental concerns. Newsom called the environmental question "a canard." Citywide Wi-Fi is critical to minority communities that lack Internet access and is being fought mostly by people who have it, speakers at the rally said. Leslie Rule, an educational technologist at local public broadcaster KQED, said she had read all of SNAFU's appeal of the Planning Department's decision. "They're worried about things that don't exist," she said. The rally brought together multiple groups from minority communities and drew about 100 protestors waving "Wi-Fi Now" signs. Peskin's proposed amendments, not yet spelled out in detail, include contract terms that would force EarthLink to serve all parts of the city and would boost the speed of the Google service to 500Kbps and protect users' privacy. They also would limit the term of network deal, under which the city would lease its light poles to EarthLink for placement of radios, to eight years and give the city the right to then buy the network. In general, the proposals are things the city tried to get during its own negotiations with EarthLink, said Brian Roberts, a senior policy analyst at the city's Department of Telecommunications & Information Services, which negotiated the deal with EarthLink. The city chose to try to conclude the talks and get the network built rather than press for every term it wanted, he said. "If Supervisor Peskin can get them, God bless him," Roberts said. Peskin said via e-mail on Tuesday that EarthLink had not yet responded to the proposed changes. If Peskin can work out terms he likes with EarthLink, the contract is likely to pass through the Budget and Finance Committee, on which he serves. But on the full board, some long-time opponents question the amendments and other members are also waiting to see more details. Â


Retiring GOP congressman breaks ranks on Iraq

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Breaking ranks with his party and his own earlier stance, a senior retiring Republican lawmaker said Wednesday the military strike against Iraq was "a mistake," and he blasted a "massive failure" of intelligence before the war.


(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:


NASA Unveils its Newest Most Powerful Supercomputer

NASA unveils its newest supercomputer today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the agency's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.


TERROR mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has escaped from Fallujah as military officials declared US troops had now occupied the rebel city.


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Russia Finds Explosive Traces on 2nd Plane

Russian investigators found explosive residue on the wreckage of the second of two airliners that crashed minutes apart, a security spokesman said Saturday, adding to evidence that terrorists breached security at one of the country's most up-to-date


Jakarta stocks end on record highs as incoming results show Susilo Yudhoyono will be Indonesia's next leader.


Polls Show Presidential Race Still Very Tight

Poll results released on Monday were  divided on who leads the U.S. presidential race, as two gave a  slight edge to Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry and one showed a  slim margin of voters favoring President Bush.


IBM to sell PC business to Lenovo for $1.75bn

NEW YORK, December 8  - International Business Machines (IBM.NYS) has decided to sell its personal computers business to Chinaâs Lenovo Group for $1.75 billion in a cash and stock deal.


WASHINGTON_ Democrats are blaming President Bush for the record 2004 federal deficit of $413 billion, but Republicans say the figure shows that the economic and budget pictures are brightening.


EU adopts binding energy, climate targets: Merkel

European Union leaders agreed a full package of binding measures on Friday to build a common energy policy and fight climate change, challenging the world to follow suit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.


The death knell for Mongolia's garment industry will ring on Jan. 1, when a decades-old global quota system is to end, bringing with it a harsh competitive order.


Stocks End Mostly Lower As Oil Prices Jump

NEW YORK - Uneasy investors sold stocks mostly lower Tuesday as oil prices climbed above $51 per barrel, creating new worries that rising energy costs would curb consumer spending and corporate profits. Only the Nasdaq composite index managed a small gain...


Prince Charles wants army protection at royal residences

Prince Charles wants military protection for Britain's royal residences, The Times reported, two days after an activist dressed as Batman scaled the walls of Buckingham Palace.


Microsoft is telling the tale of a major software piracy investigation that weaved through 22 countries


Microsoft's Search Falls Far Short of Google's

Google engineers must have breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when rival Microsoft Corp. rolled out a new search engine that proved glitchy and failed to wow reviewers.


Alle merengues andrebbero Ambrosini e Coloccini

Impazza il mercato di gennaio. Molte squadre stanno cercando elementi per rinforzare la rosa in vista della seconda parte di stagione, ma la trattativa piÃ¹ clamorosa riguarda la fine del campionato. Voci


The battle between R. Kelly and Jay-Z may be just beginning. Attorneys for Kelly intend to file a criminal complaint against the perpetrator of the pepper spray incident that abruptly ended Kellyâs participation in the joint tour.


Oil prices set a new record at $53 a  barrel on Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel  supplies and news of an unexpected strike at Nigerian oil  terminals.


Depressed mice reveal possible source of human depression

Mice missing a specific protein from their brains react to stress differently. The genetically engineered mice develop an imbalance in a hormone involved in stress responses, and during stressful situations, they behave as if they are depressed.


U.S. stocks headed for a lower open Tuesday ahead of economic data on housing as well as a handful of quarterly results from blue chip names including Coca-Cola Co., Intel Corp. and Merrill Lynch.


Does it sometimes seem like Netflix knows your tastes better than your friends, your spouse, even you?


SAO PAULO, Brazil  - Brazil's ruling Worker's  Party (PT) was looking to strengthen its hand in its fight to  transform this huge Latin American country with a good  performance in nationwide municipal elections on Sunday.


The Supreme Court in Chile has ruled that the country's former military ruler, August Pinochet, should be stripped of his immunity from prosecution.


Greek shipping company Stelmar  Shipping Ltd. SJH.N on Monday agreed to be acquired by  shipbuilder Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. OSG.N for $843  million, after two previous bids for the company failed.


Attackers have posted a malicious Jpeg image file to Internet newsgroups that distribute pornography. The infected Jpeg file attempts to exploit a critical vulnerability Microsoft announced and issued a patch for on Sept.


New drug to treat multiple sclerosis OK'd

WASHINGTON - The government approved a drug Tuesday that tries a new method of attacking multiple sclerosis, an incurable disease of the central nervous system that affects 350,000 Americans.


Rising property prices in Hong Kong have revived the fortunes of Cyberport, a controversial residential and office complex, which is forecast to yield HK$17.6bn (US$2.3bn) in profits


The trial of Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman was suspended again Friday for after one judge stepped down and prosecutors insisted that the lead judge follow suit.


Comment is free: Stephen Glaister: Metronet's collapse shows the fatal flaws of PPP, and the folly of relying on consultants.


Spokesman: Bush polls don't rule Iraq war

President Bush understands there is growing U.S. concern over his handling of the Iraq war but will not rely on polls to determine when to withdraw troops, his spokesman said Sunday.


Does new Peoplesoft CEO signal a buyout?

The ouster of Craig Conway and the return of Dave Duffield could be a prelude to PeopleSoft accepting Oracle's offer.


NEW YORK  - For older adults who want to shed pounds, exercise may be even more important than cutting calories, new research suggests.


Doctors deny older people treatments they would offer younger patients, a study says.


When he was a child, or at least a smaller child than he is now, Wayne Rooney would play football on what once passed for a bowling green near his parents' house in Croxteth.


Brown will support Blair's decision on departure

Chancellor Gordon Brown has vowed to support whatever decision Prime Minister Tony Blair makes about his future, saying it was entirely up to the embattled leader.


DETROIT: General Motors Corp posted on Thursday disappointing quarterly earnings and cut its 2004 profit forecast due to mounting losses in Europe and slowing growth in China, sending its shares down 5%.


Helping the poor-shooting Nuggets get well with bad defense, the Pistons fell to 1-1 on their western trip, losing, 117-109, Thursday night at the Pepsi Center.


A recently rediscovered 400-meter asteroid is predicted to pass near Earth on April 13, 2029, meriting the highest rating yet for a hazardous near-Earth object.


Sony reveals some specs for PSP handheld

The PlayStation Portable is going to have one complex processor running the show for games and multimedia.


Ernie Els took a three shot lead against Padraig Harrington at the HSBC World Match Play at Wentworth today. The South African is three up on the Irishman after 17 holes of their semi-final this afternoon.


Win in Washington State Part of Obama's Saturday Cascade

Barack Obama easily defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton in Democratic presidential caucuses held Saturday in the state of Washington -- on the same day that the state's Republican Party also held caucuses that have yet to be decided.


RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The Hamas-run Education Ministry has ordered an anthology of Palestinian folk tales pulled from school libraries, reportedly over mild sexual innuendo, the most direct attempt by the Islamic militants to impose their beliefs on Palestinian society.


Bush Consoles Victims of Tornadoes in the South

President Bush toured the destroyed school in Alabama where eight students died in a tornado.


N.J. Hospital Thwarts Smuggled Flu Vaccine

A New Jersey hospital helped thwart an attempted sale of smuggled flu vaccine, authorities said.


Taliban militants remain in control of a southern Afghan town nearly a week after capturing it, but NATO expects the Afghan government to soon reassert its authority there, an alliance spokesman said Wednesday.


Chavez to get powers to remake Venezuela

President Hugo Chavez is set to assume unbridled powers to remake Venezuelan society as the National Assembly prepares to grant him authority to enact sweeping measures by presidential decree.


Lindsay Davenport found herself in an unusual position at the WTA Tour Championships at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon. She was both a winner and a loser.


The Doncaster mother of a severely injured soldier plans to fight his compensation award in the High Court.


Illinois had nothing but easy wins so far this season; the top-ranked Illini even cruised over the likes of Wake Forest and Gonzaga.


Pakistan says it will take action if India proves it is connected to devastating train blasts in Mumbai.


NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Campbell Soup Co. rose more than 3 percent higher early Monday after the company reported solid first-quarter growth due partly to strong US sales and better marketing.


Clarett Accuses Ohio State of N.C.A.A. Violations

Maurice Clarett's contentions in an ESPN the Magazine article were dismissed by the Ohio State athletic director as issues the university had already dealt with.


PeopleSoft Corp. fired its chief executive Craig Conway on Friday just hours before US antitrust regulators said they would drop their case against Oracle Corp.


Camilla to Receive Royal Heirloom Diamond

Prince Charles chose dramatically different engagement rings for his brides.


Alaska Air Group said lower unit operating costs gave a sharp boost to third-quarter profit despite the industrywide impact of soaring fuel prices.


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Suicide Attack on Iraqi Police Kills 10 -- Police

HILLA, Iraq  - A suicide car bomb attack on a  police academy in the Iraqi town of Hilla killed at least 10  people and wounded at least 25 on Wednesday, local police said.


The online DVD rental service said that its fourth-quarter earnings rose 6 percent as it gained subscribers and its operating expenses fell.


Marat Safin crushed Andy Roddick 6-4 6-3   7-6 in the opening singles to give Russia a 1-0 lead against   the U.S. in their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday.


The packaged foods giant posts a 19% increase in Q2 earnings.


Loss-making German department store giant Karstadtquelle plans a major shake-up to try to haul itself back into profit, amid rumours of thousands of job cuts.


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Toyota: Some security firms promise too much

If "it sounds like you are being offered a panacea, then it's time to change the conversation," says an exec for the firm.


"American Bandstand" icon Dick Clark was hospitalized this week after suffering a mild stroke.


The Queens-bred rap star 50 Cent has been striking deals with the urgency recommended so starkly in the title of his debut CD, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'."


One killed, 15 injured in Khuzdar bomb blast

One person killed and 15 injured as bomb went off in a market in district Khuzdar of Balochistan, reports The News. According to police officials, the bomb was planted in a cycle.


Major labor endorsements made early in the 2004 and 2008 Democratic presidential primaries:


Paul McCartney had a front row seat at his daughter Stella's spring-summer ready-to-wear collection on Thursday which the heavily pregnant designer dedicated to her family.


LOS ANGELES  - A couple of years ago, Steve Bochco's FX series "Over There" did something never before attempted: It dramatized the lives of soldiers fighting a war while the fighting was still taking place. It was a brilliant series, but it lasted only one season. Some postmortems suggested that America was uneasy about watching a war claim real lives on the news and make-believe lives on a primetime series.


Senate Panel Hears Oil-for-Food Testimony

U.S. officials knew of problems in the U.N. oil-for-food program but were concerned international support for Iraqi sanctions could crumble if they insisted on stricter rules, a U.S. diplomat told the Senate on Tuesday.


Ariel Sharon, the Israeli Prime Minister, will today seek approval by the Israeli parliament for parts of his plan to withdraw from Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank.


Sol Campbell proves an unlikely match-winner for Arsenal at Portsmouth.


CBS News and top anchor Dan Rather are digging in their heels - and just maybe digging their own journalistic graves â-y continuing to stand by their deeply suspect memos about President Bush (news - web sites)'s service in the Texas Air National


Firmata la Costituzione Ue Ma la Lega vota contro

ROMA, 29 OTTOBRE 2004 - Quarantasette anni dopo la firma a Roma del primo trattato fondatore dell'Europa, i capi di stato e di governo dei 25 paesi membri dell'Unione europea hanno firmato oggi in Campidoglio, nella splendida cornice della Sala degli


More women need folic acid supplements: U.S. experts

More U.S. women are taking daily supplements of folic acid, a B vitamin crucial to prevent some major birth defects, but the number remains too low, federal health officials said on Thursday.


When, where: Tonight, 7, at Air Canada Centre , Toronto. TV, radio: NESN, WBZ (1030).


Exercise: Parkinsonâs Patients Benefit From Tango

The results of a new study indicate that when Parkinsonâs patients took tango classes, their balance improved.


Thwarted U.S. May Seek Lone Push on Iran Sanctions

Iran escaped U.N. censure over its  nuclear program but Washington, which accuses it of seeking an  atomic bomb, said Monday it reserved the right to take the case  to the Security Council on its own.


Milano, 22:35 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: MILAN-AEK ATENE 3-0

Il Milan ha battuto l'Aek Atene 3-0 (2-0) in un incontro valido per la prima giornata della fase a g...


Palace steps up security as Batman walks

Security was stepped up around Buckingham Palace yesterday after the embarrassing lapse that allowed a protester dressed as Batman to storm the building.


Business confidence in Germany slipped more than expected in December, hitting its lowest point since January 2006 only a month after it snapped a six-month decline.


Iran Says It Won't Halt Nuclear Technology Drive

Iran Sunday rejected European demands it abandon sensitive nuclear activities but reiterated its readiness to provide assurances that its atomic ambitions are entirely peaceful.


Asian Stocks: Japan's Nikkei Rises, Led by KDDI; Taiwan Gains

Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose, led by KDDI Corp. and Marui Co., on expectations the government will boost its growth estimate for the world's second- largest economy on Friday.


Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos calls for more government help for musicians at the Edinburgh Lectures.


Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf is due in London to hold talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair.


Three new studies examine Americans' state of sleep deprivation, pointing to cellphone use and work as chief culprits, and showing  the consequences of sleeplessness for young kids


The electricity at Arthur Ashe Stadium is palpable at this year's U.S. Open. AP sportswriters will be filing periodic dispatches from one of the greatest annual spectacles in tennis:


Democratic hopeful Dodd to drop White House bid

Long-shot Democratic presidential  hopeful Sen. Christopher Dodd was expected to announce his  withdrawal from the White House race after a poor showing in  the Iowa caucuses, sources close to the senator said on  Thursday.


The author of a new book on the 'Frankenfood Myth' argues that excess regulation of genetically modified food unnecessarily frightens the public and impedes research.


Driving around a rapidly growing city on unfamiliar streets is not fun.


Sen. Obama joins evangelicals in AIDS fight

LAKE FOREST, California  - Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and a leading U.S. evangelical pastor pledged on Friday to work together in an unusual and controversial meeting of minds on the fight against AIDS.


The Liberal Democrat leader questions Gordon Brown's "courage" to lead and attacks David Cameron.


The insurer said difficulties in valuing a credit derivatives portfolio had triggered auditor questions over its internal controls, sending its shares down more than 11 percent.


HARVARD (1-0) vs. BROWN (1-0) When/where: Tomorrow, noon, at Providence. TV/radio: YES, WWZN (1510 AM), WHRB (95.3 FM). Last season: Harvard won, 52-14. Comments: Harvard has an overwhelming lead in the all-time series, 73-28-2, and has won the last four meetings. The Crimson crushed Holy Cross last weekend, 35-0. Sophomore RB Clifton Dawson led the attack, rushing for 184 yards ...


Apple gives cost of iPhone service, first fans show up

Apple Inc. said on Tuesday its hotly  anticipated iPhone could cost up to $3,000 with a required  two-year service contract, but that didn't stop a handful of  admirers from starting to wait to buy the device.


Militant, freed from Guantanamo Bay, is now holding hostages in ...

TANK, Pakistan - A former Taliban fighter who was freed in March from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is leading a group of militants who have kidnapped two Chinese engineers and threatened to kill them.


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Nigerian President Says AU Willing to Send 3,000 Troops to Darfur

Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo says the African Union is ready to send 3,000 troops to Sudan's western Darfur region.


Musharraf's Kashmir proposal has 'some positive points':

[India News]: New Delhi, Oct 26 : Indian analysts are not impressed by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's latest proposals for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute but some say there are "some positive elements" in it.


EUROPA/SPAGNA - Un anno fa il V Incontro Mondiale delle Famiglie: celebrazioni a Valencia per lÂanniversario, mentre in tutto il mondo sono nate iniziative in risposta al Messaggio di Papa Benedetto XVI Valencia (Agenzia Fides) - L'Arcidiocesi di Valencia commemorerÃ  oggi e domani, 6 e 7 luglio, il primo anniversario della visita del Santo Padre Benedetto XVI, per la celebrazione del V Incontro Mondiale delle Famiglie. Per questo motiva Ã¨ prevista l...


In a heavily redacted opinion yesterday, a federal appeals court reaffirmed an earlier ruling that allows the death-penalty prosecution of alleged Sept.


An Amish PC may sound like a contradiction in terms, but Truvia can make one for you--provided you have $55,000 to spare.


A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood on Friday, clipping the roofs of at least two homes and striking a truck before coming to rest against a brick wall, officials said. The pilot was slightly injured, and no one on the ground was hurt.


Europe Plans IT Security Alerts for Small Businesses

The creation of a pan-European system to notify small and medium-size businesses of IT security threats came a step closer Tuesday, as security experts from industry and academia refined plans for the European Information Sharing and Alert System (EISAS) at a conference in Berlin.


Wall Street seen opening flat, eyes on data

Shares on Wall Street looked set for a  flat start on Wednesday after rising solidly in the previous  session on a bullish economic report and ahead of key data  later in the week.


President Bush on Wednesday renewed his nomination of a former mining executive to lead the Mine Safety Health Administration.


Firenze, 14:39 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; BLASI: E' DURA GIOCARE A PORTE CHIUSE

Manuele Blasi, centrocampista della Fiorentina, in merito alle misure adottate dal governo in seguit...


Flu Shot Contamination Not A Health Crisis: CDC

Last week, the Chiron Corporation, which manufactures close to half of America's influenza vaccine supply announced a delay in shipping its Fluvirin influenza virus vaccine, due to the possibility of contaminated doses.


Turkeys are to be slaughtered and processed again at the Bernard Matthews farm where bird flu was discovered.


Strong export demand helped Japan to grow at a rate of 3.7% in the last quarter of 2007, figures show.


Canada's defense minister has spoken of his pride at the way the crew of a crippled submarine acted after a fire on board the vessel that killed an officer.


An injured California gray whale was swimming out to sea Saturday after being shot with a machine gun off the western tip of Washington state, officials said.


Bush to Thank U.S. Troops in Calif. Trip

President Bush is offering an in-person thank-you to U.S. troops next week with a visit to Camp Pendleton in California.


New developer program invites closer integration with search AOL functions.


The odds are long, but in a year that has seen the Lightning emerge from obscurity to drink from Lord Stanley's Cup, who is to say the US team can't


Canadian drugmaker Biovail Corp.   said on Wednesday it plans to triple its dividend, pay off debt and focus on drug development as it readies for copycat drugs that will challenge its main anti-depression treatment.


Skin Deep: Implants Are Back, and So Is Debate

Some doctors balk at silicone F.D.A. guidelines, saying they are bureaucratic and unscientific.


Tim Henman hopes  to reach his first US Open semi-final when play resumes at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.


A dicembre aumento del 2,5% su stesso mese del 2006


New York Fashion Week le sfilate e l'audiogalleria

Sulle passerelle della Grande Mela sfilano le creazioni di tre stilisti emergenti: Vera Wang, Derek Lam e Custo Barcelona delineano una donna irrequieta e avventurosa


Two-thirds of Food and Drug Administration scientists surveyed two years ago lacked confidence that the FDA adequately monitors the safety of prescription drugs, a report released Thursday shows.


Off The Charts: Trade Deficit Peaks and Declines, but It Remains Huge

After years of deterioration, the United States trade deficit appears to have finally peaked and started to decline.


Tokyo - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova had a long day along with 2002 Wimbledon finalists Lleyton Hewitt and David Nalbandian in their first matches at the Japan Open tennis tournament on Wednesday.


The parents of a boy who apparently killed himself fear media coverage could prompt others to copy him.


Home Secretary Jacqui Smith admits to a newspaper she would not feel safe walking in London after dark.


AL Wrap: Schilling Shines as Red Sox Romp Past Yankees

David Ortiz's two-run double launched a four-run first inning and Curt Schilling allowed one hit over seven frames to power the Boston Red Sox to an 11-4 win over the New York Yankees in the American League Sunday.


Oil prices hit a one month-high of $47 a  barrel on Tuesday as China showed no let-up in its strong  import growth and traders worried that U.S. petroleum  inventories had drawn down heavily due to Hurricane Ivan.


For conspiracy theorists and America bashers it was a gold-medal performance, one too good to be true. For Marion Jones, a sprinter disgraced so far by association only, it was too cruel to be real.


Windows, Linux and Java each fail some basic integrity rules.


'Fiscal Wake-Up Tour' Stumps for Attention

TAMPA -- The numbers make Joseph Farrell's head swim. Billions and trillions of dollars, numbers too immense to comprehend. But the central message, delivered by a band of Washington budget experts traveling the country to raise an alarm about the nation's financial picture, hits him like a whack...


US Congress Fails to Pass Intelligence Reform Bill

US lawmakers have failed to pass a White House-backed bill that would have made major changes to the country's intelligence agencies.


MOSCOW, Russia -- Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos is set to learn if a US bankruptcy court will try to block the sale of its main production unit this weekend.


Any Afro-centric person wondering what a life is really worth must now compare some recent facts.


Tampa Bay's Alstott announces retirement

TAMPA, Florida  - Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott retired on Thursday, bringing an end to his 12 years in the NFL.


Human sewage--the next source of electricity?

Can microbes turn drain water into power? Yes, says a noted genetic scientist. And they can make jet fuel too.


Trade commission agrees Qualcomm infringed Broadcom patent

Wireless chip maker Broadcom Corp. said  the U.S. International Trade Commission upheld an initial determination that rival Qualcomm Inc. infringed claims on a Broadcom patent.


The drama started with a rare five-setter for Roger Federer. Then Lleyton Hewitt carried on almost to dawn, though eventually both high seeds survive Australian Open challenges.


L'editore del Corsera guadagna il 3% in Borsa


Business: Is AOL's Restructuring Too Little Too Late?

In both a literal and symbolic move, AOL announces a move to New York and a new focus on the online-advertising market. But is it too little too late?


US scientists David Gross, David Politzer and Frank Wilczeck win the Nobel physics prize for their insights into the deep structure of matter.


The game was slipping away, and, in all likelihood, so was the season. The script appeared frustratingly familiar. The Virginia Tech football team seemed to be


GeekTech: Picking Your Perfect PCI Express PC

Intel-based PCs are shipping now and AMD systems with the technology are on the way.


Give your donors what they need while following your own rules.


Jack Black dressed as a Moon Man, a   monkey graced the red carpet, rapper Lil' Kim wore an orange   prison jumpsuit and a gate-crasher tried to steal the top prize   -- what else but MTV's Video Music Awards.


Cat Stevens 'shocked' by U.S. ban; British foreign official complains to U.S.

LONDON  - Yusuf Islam, the former pop star known as Cat Stevens, returned to Britain Thursday saying he was "totally shocked" that he was barred from entering the United States.


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Prime Minister Tony Blair today continued his efforts to draw a line under his differences with French President Jacques Chirac over the Iraq war.


Fighting resumes in north Lebanon refugee camp

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Fighting between Lebanese troops and an al Qaeda inspired group resumed on Saturday, a day after troops overran positions held by the militants in a Palestinian refugee camp, witnesses said.


The nation's Roman Catholic bishops said Friday they will spend the next nine months deciding whether to make any changes in the policy they enacted at the height of the clergy sex abuse crisis that includes permanently barring guilty priests from church work.


No Rookie Now, 'Apprentice' Feeds on Office Tension

"The Apprentice" took the group dynamic out of a the jungle and into a world viewers know better: the workplace.


Defeat a "real possibility" in Afghanistan: Ashdown

NATO is in disarray and the West faces defeat in Afghanistan unless it overhauls its counter-insurgency and reconstruction strategy, Britain's Paddy Ashdown wrote in an article published on Wednesday.


TORONTO -- David Denison, current president of Fidelity Investments Canada, is taking over in January as the president and chief executive of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.


Roma, 14:16 - CALCIO, LIVORNO-LAZIO:ARBITRA CELI AL POSTO DI SACCANI

Domenico Celi della sezione di Campobasso, dirigerà Livorno-Lazio di domani. Sostituisce Mass...


Mouse pancreas may lead to diabetes treatment

Graduate students at the University of Toronto have boosted hopes for an effective diabetes treatment after growing insulin-producing tissue from the single cell of a mouse pancreas.


Alitalia Tells Unions of Plan to Lay Off 5,000 Workers

Alitalia, the Italian government-run airline and a partner with Delta and Air France in the SkyTeam alliance, told its unions on Monday that it planned to lay off about 5,000


Stati Uniti: evasori da 11 anni, vivono asserragliati nell'attesa di un raidMarito e moglie, la Bibbia in una mano, la pistola nell'altra, negano che esista un obbligo di imposte                                            "Meglio morire che pagare" la guerra dei Brown alle tasse                                                                                dal nostro corrispondente MARIO CALABRESI


Grillo informatore, Consorte e Sacchetti 'pattisti occulti'


Edimburgo, 18:00 - RUGBY, SEI NAZIONI: SCOZIA-ITALIA 17-37

Prima vittoria per l'Italia nel Sei Nazioni 2007. Nella terza giornata gli azzurri hanno vinto 37-17...


Toshiba is to replace 340,000 laptop batteries, the third recall of faulty batteries made by Sony since mid-August.


"JFK Reloaded" from Scottish videogame company Traffic Games lets you become Lee Harvey Oswald and recreate the assassination of JFK.


Niente prima della Scala quest'anno per Marco Tronchetti Provera. L'amministratore delegato della Telecom era troppo impegnato in riunioni a raffica per far partire la fusione tra la societÃ  dei telefoni


Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones of legendary rock group Led Zeppelin are due to get back together.


Falling real estate could cost up to $4 trillion: report

Real estate wealth is expected decline anywhere from $2 trillion to $4 trillion out of a previous valuation of roughly $21 trillion when the total costs of recent credit crunch are tallied, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing economists.


Regulators fine CBS $550,000 for Janet Jackson Super Bowl show

Federal regulators on Wednesday fined CBS a record $550,000 for Janet Jacksonâs âwardrobe malfunction,â which exposed the singerâs breast during this yearâs Super Bowl halftime show.


Visitors told to stay away as chocolate festival proves too popular

Sunny weather and the promise of free samples caused crowds to swarm into a small Portuguese town Sunday on the closing day of an annual chocolate festival, leading organisers to appeal for visitors to stay away.


Milano, 12:39 - CALCIO, SERIE B: SONO 16 GLI SQUALIFICATI

Oltre alle 5 giornate infilitte a Nedved, il giudice sportivo in serie B ha fermayo per due turni Se...


Verona, 18:17 - CALCIO, CHIEVO: PELLISSIER E D'ANNA INDISPONIBILI PER BRAGA

Il Chievo è tornato a lavoro questo pomeriggio in vista della gara di coppa Uefa prevista per...


NEW YORK -- To better adapt to the electronic trading trend, Citigroup Inc. yesterday said it is buying Automated Trading Desk for about $680 million in cash and stock.


Car Bomb in Mosul, Mortar Attack in Baghdad

A car bomb killed three members of the  Iraqi National Guard in the northern city of Mosul and  insurgents fired mortar bombs at a police academy in eastern  Baghdad Monday.


Kerik's Position Was Untenable, Bush Aide Says

Bernard B. Kerik, the former homeland security secretary nominee, said he faced an "ugly" process of confirmation.


The stock market rose as investors speculated that a drop in new home sales would give the Federal Reserve more reason to lower interest rates.


Manifesto pledge is fulfilled after 21 years

Labour first promised to make all forms of hunting with dogs illegal in its ill-fated 1983 manifesto, described at the time by Gerald Kaufman as the "longest suicide note in history".


Hundreds of thousands of people are wrongly told they have a gap in their tax records that could affect their pension.


Muslim group loses cartoons libel case in Denmark

A Muslim group lost a libel case on Friday against the leader of a Danish anti-immigrant party who had accused its members of treason for publicizing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad.


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Strong jobs growth bodes well for economy

Employers added 132,000 jobs in June and payrolls rose more strongly than previously thought in April and May, according to a Labor Department report that underlined a strengthening job market.


Lebanon minister shot dead, Hariri son blames Syria

Gunmen on Tuesday assassinated Lebanese Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, an outspoken critic of Syria, plunging Lebanon deeper into a crisis over ties with its dominant neighbor.


Seoul shares were under pressure early on Monday as a strong currency fueled worries about export earnings but Hong Kong and Singapore stocks were slightly firmer in light post-holiday trade.


Greeley Tribune, Colo., Randy Bangert Column

By Randy Bangert, Greeley Tribune, Colo.  Jun. 3--When a city's metropolitan area is one of the fastest-growing in the country -- as Greeley has been several years this decade, according to the U.S.


A US Army helicopter was shot down Friday north of Baghdad, and its three crew members were wounded, the US military said. The UH-60 Black Hawk was hit by anti-aircraft fire in Taji, 12 miles north of the capital, the military said.


On May 18, President George W. Bush stood before the annual conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington and spoke effusively to its members.


New studies show that stress not only makes you gain weight, but it affects what you eat and even where you pack on those extra pounds. What you can do to stop it.


The Florida Democratic Party will stick with a Jan. 29 presidential primary even if it means losing all its nominating convention delegates, a party source said Saturday.


European governments and the EU are urged to hasten introduction of housing that contributes nothing to global warming.


EUROPA/ITALIA - ÂI missionari uccisi: speranza per il mondoÂ: il 24 marzo la XV Giornata di preghiera e digiuno per i missionari martiri, promossa dal Movimento Giovanile Missionario Roma (Fides) - Il 24 marzo, anniversario dellÂassassinio di Mons. Oscar A. Romero, Arcivescovo di San Salvador (1980), da quindici anni si ricordano anche tutti i missionari che sono morti nel mondo al servizio del Vangelo e dellÂannuncio di Cristo. ...


AMMAN, Jordan -- Inside his cold, crumbling apartment, Saad Ali teeters on the fringes of life. Once a popular singer in his native Baghdad, he is now unemployed. To pay his $45 monthly rent, he borrows from friends. To bathe, he boils water on a tiny heater. He sleeps on a frayed mattress, under a tattered blanket....


Bob Dylan, who is working on the second volume of his autobiography, says he went through a personal crisis in the late 1960s when his huge fame made it difficult to escape ravenous fans.


La suprema corte ha stabilito che la procura di Milano era "incompetente"e ha trasferito gli atti processuali a Perugia. Soddisfatta la difesa di Previti                                            Sme, la Cassazione annulla le sentenze "La prescrizione Ã¨ ormai certa"


Esplosione nei pressi degli uffici del governo


A Texas woman facing death by lethal injection has won a last-minute review of her conviction for murder. Frances Newton, 39, was to become the first black woman executed in Texas since the US Civil War ended in 1865.


FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - Wild turkeys have been showing up on the streets of this Detroit suburb, pecking at windows and eating from bird feeders.


Australian building group James Hardie Industries misled the public when it said it had set aside enough money to meet asbestos compensation claims.


Jumbo gets the girl in smashing circus act

A lonely wild male elephant raided a female elephant stable at a circus in eastern India and wooed one of its residents to elope with him, a newspaper report said on Thursday.


The emotions of two teenage suspects in a gruesome murder are apparently chronicled on their MySpace pages


Syracuse Names Greg Robinson New Football Coach

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Sports Network) - Syracuse University has  named Greg Robinson its new head football coach.


Damiano, noi abbiamo gia' indicato il cammino da compiere


I leaped up from my desk vowing to commit the most sensational attack of revenge in the history of the personal computer industry.


Michael Wilbon is wrong [Sports, Aug. 22]. Paul Hamm should turn in his gold medal, which he did not earn. The judges' clerical error had no effect on how Paul Hamm or Yang Tae Young performed, and the correction can be made after the fact.


An ex-deputy minister in Vietnam is tried with allegedly raping a young girl to change his bad luck.


Ex pin-up Anna Nicole's burial still on hold

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida  - A Florida judge on Thursday ordered that the body of former Playboy centerfold Anna Nicole Smith be handed into the custody of the court-appointed guardian of her 5-month-old baby daughter, sidestepping a ruling on her burial.


Industrial designer takes inspiration from comics, movies while working on the interior of Virgin Galactic spacecraft and the suits tourists will wear on suborbital flights.


Soccer Rivalry Spotlights Japan's Ethnic Koreans

Lee Jae-sul was born and raised in Tokyo  but like thousands of Koreans living in Japan, he's hoping  North Korea will beat Japan in a World Cup soccer qualifying  match on Wednesday.


Olympic supremo Jacques Rogge on Sunday gave top marks to Athens for organising a superb Games. "I am an extremely happy President of the IOC," he told reporters on the day the Games wrap up.


IL CASO. Una regione che affonda. L'addio alla Dda di BoemiL'allarme del presidente Loiero: per una cosa buona, 10 guaste                                          Lascia anche il magistrato antimafia "Noi prigionieri di boss e massoni"                                                                                di ANTONELLO CAPORALE


Suicide Bombings Kill Dozens in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 10 -- Twin suicide bombings ripped through a market in southern Afghanistan at dusk Monday, killing 26 people and injuring more than 50 others, local officials said.


The top-seeded Belgian was upset in the fourth round of the year's last Grand Slam tournament by 14th-seeded Nadia Petrova 6-3, 6-2.


Marvel Sues NCSoft and Cryptic Studios (PC) Marvel claims City Of Heroes violates its copyright. Marvel Enterprises is suing City Of Heroes developer Crytic Studios and publisher NCSoft as Marvel claims its