England fast-bowler Liam Plunkett is banned from driving for 20 months after admitting drink-driving.


MALTEMPO - Ancora temporali al Sud, nuova allerta

Ancora una giornata di temporali al Sud e domani il maltempo colpira' in particolare Abruzzo, Molise e Puglia garganica. La Protezione civile emana un'ulteriore allerta meteo. Oggi, spiegano, continua il tempo


Fernando Alonso, R25-02, 129 laps, 517km Giancarlo Fisichella, R25-03, 64 laps, 257km


US immigration reform bill could pass by July

TheÂ U.S. congressman who chairs a House Judiciary subcommittee says Congress could pass an immigration reform bill by July, including lifting the limit on how many high-tech engineers can come to the U.S. for jobs.


NAJAF, Aug. 27. - Militants filed out of the revered Imam Ali Shrine and turned its keys over to representatives of Iraqâs top Shiâite cleric today following a peace agreement to end three weeks of fighting in this holy city.


US ponders election pledge to Iraqi Sunnis

The Bush administration is considering reserving a few high-level posts in the next Iraqi government for Sunni Muslims, regardless of how well they fare in next month's elections, for fear that their exclusion could prolong the country's military and


Fujitsu to recall 287,000 Sony-made batteries

Japanese electronics maker Fujitsu Ltd.   6702.T said on Wednesday it would recall 287,000 notebook PC   batteries made by Sony Corp. 6758.T, bringing the number of   Sony batteries recalled to more than 7.5 million.


From The Patriot Ledger Archives ; 1857 Feb. 28, Page 2

The Quincy Patriot  THE SHAKESPEARIAN CLUB gave a representation last evening at Johnson's Hall, which was well attended, and received the hearty encomiums of an appreciating audience. Among the corps dramatique, we noticed a number of our citizens.


Michael Bloomberg isn't known here as the Jewish mayor.


Esplosione durante la preghiera del venerdi'


Fighting in eastern DR Congo may impede elections planned for June, a United Nations report warns.


Baltimore Ravens nickel back Deion Sanders was named NFL defensive player of the week yesterday for his two-interception, one-touchdown performance in Sunday's 20-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills.


Flu Shot Shortage Becomes A Reality In The US

The lack of available flu vaccine in US this flu season means a substantial portion of the population will not be protected against influenza infection.


Taliban kill 5 Western soldiers in Afghanistan

Five Western soldiers, including three Americans, were killed in a string of Taliban attacks in eastern and southern Afghanistan, officials said on Monday.


DEAD SEA, Jordan  - On her seventh visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories in under two years, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice came away with no tangible results on Friday but said she saw promise in a Gaza truce.


ITALIANE RAPITE: FRATTINI OGGI AD ABU DHABI E DOHA

(AGI) - Kuwait, 14 set. - Prosegue la missione diplomatica nel Golfo Persico del ministro degli Esteri Franco Frattini, che con una serie di contatti con le autorita' civili e religiose cerca di favorire la


"He Writes the Script": 'Nine' Film Adaptation Finds Its Screenwriter

Playbill - The Rob Marshall-produced-and-directed screen adaptation of the Maury Yeston-Arthur Kopit Broadway musical Nine has found its screenwriter.


ASIA/SRI LANKA - Allarme della Caritas Australia: ÂUrge fermare la guerra civile e la crisi umanitaria nello Sri LankaÂ Colombo (Agenzia Fides) - Lo Sri Lanka Ã¨ in uno stato di guerra civile e di profonda crisi umanitaria. EÂ unÂemergenza che va fermata al piÃ¹ presto con un forte impegno della comunitÃ  internazionale: questo lÂappello lanciato da Jack de Groot, laico ...


Looking Forward to Valentine's Day? Don't Read This

Sing a song, roll up your sleeves,  hunt in packs, buy a pink umbrella, don't diet, learn from your  pets, give your tongue a workout, raise your standards, accept  every invitation, consider Botox.


By Tiana Velez, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson  Mar. 2--Global Investment Recovery Inc., one of eight electronics recyclers under contract by the U.S.


Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Monday Night

Viewing conditions could be just right to try and catch a meteor shower Monday night. Some scientists say the best shooting star show of the year will peak Monday night.


Magistrate: New questions for Anna Nicole's man

In light of Anna Nicole Smith's death, Bahamian authorities are now more interested in questioning her attorney and partner in connection with the death of Smith's son Daniel, the country's chief magistrate said Monday.


South Africa's top prosecutor believes there is enough evidence to bring renewed graft charges against Jacob Zuma, newly elected head of the ruling ANC, a local radio station reported on Thursday.


At Inauguration, Karzai Pledges 'New Chapter' for Afghanistan

Hamid Karzai was sworn in today as Afghanistan's first popularly elected president, three years after American-backed resistance fighters swept the Taliban government from power.


Dollar rebounds slightly after fresh low against euro

The dollar notched modest gains Thursday after hitting a fresh low against the euro in hesitant trading, ahead of a report on US retail sales that could provide clues on the health of the economy.


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Bush policy brings the world on his back

The world view of the US superpower has seldom been as low as since President George W. Bush launched the invasion of Iraq without explicit UN approval.


Paying Top Dollar For Punishment, 26 Miles’ Worth

Unable to gain entry into major marathons, some runners turn to prohibited means of entering the field.


Attention, Kmart shoppers: For a limited time you can bask in the company's new-found solvency. This may not last long, so enjoy it while you can.


Wal-Mart picks Blu-ray in HD DVD disaster

Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Friday abandoned the flailing HD DVD format, potentially ending a war over next-generation DVDs as it joined Best Buy and Netflix in supporting rival Blu-ray technology.


FreeCol is an open version of Colonization. It is a Civilization-like game in which the player has to conquer the new world.   FreeCol is an open version of the turn based strategy game Colonization. We have now released version 0.7.2 of FreeCol:  - The game can now switch between fullscreen and windowed mode. - The application window can be resized. - Zooming on the mapboard has been implemented.   Get a complete list of bugfixes and new features at:  http://freecol.org/bugtracker/0.7.2  http://freecol.org/featuretracker/0.7.2


Hopes on NKorea despite military warning

Hopes rose Friday that North Korea will start its promised nuclear shutdown as UN atomic inspectors prepared to leave for Pyongyang, but the North's military said US hostility could still scupper the disarmament deal.


'Italia puo' rilanciare scuola, giustizia e infrastrutture'


Brazil's Lula battles to avoid run-off vote

BRASILIA, Brazil  - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was battling to secure the votes needed to clinch an outright victory in Sunday's presidential election after public disgust over corrupt politics eroded his support in the final days of campaigning.


FOSTER'S Group expressed renewed faith yesterday in its troubled US wine strategy despite an "unacceptable" one-third drop in earnings from the wine division and confirmation it would be another two years until profit growth picked up.


Floodwaters inundate much of Jakarta after two days of torrential rain, forcing thousands to leave their homes.


The Saturday Profile: The Defender of a Lesser-Known Guarantee in Russia

Ivan Y. Pavlov leads a quiet but dangerous campaign in Russia: legal battles for what he calls, simply, âthe right to know.â


At least 17 people were killed and dozens more wounded by a wave of car bombings in central Baghdad on Monday, most of them in a predominantly Shi'ite district, police and witnesses said.


For all the acclaim that Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger draw, the Anaheim Ducks, who take a 1-0 lead over the Ottawa Senators into Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals tonight, have an honorary Canadian to thank for their stingy defense.


Glazer saga takes new twist on day of intrigue at Old Trafford

The Malcolm Glazer takeover bid took a further twist yesterday with Manchester United announcing they had broken off talks with the American businessman.


Rebel Attacks Kill 18 Iraqis; G.I.'s Injured

Insurgents launched several strikes on Saturday, with the deadliest attack occurring outside a Marine base in western Iraq.


Starvation and cannibalism were part of life for a population of Neanderthals living 43,000 years ago.


Al Gore urges action on 'climate crisis'

Former Vice President Al Gore stepped up his call for immediate action to halt global warming, urging politicians on both sides of the aisle to "have the courage to do better."


Top 5 things to do in a personal flying saucer

You'll be able to zip around about 10 feet off the ground at a speed of 50 miles per hour. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


German jobless total tops seven-year high in December

The number of people looking for work in Germany, the biggest eurozone economy, rose to its highest level in seven years as the bad weather and sluggish growth caused dole queues to swell at the end of last year, official data showed.


Lebanon declares victory in war on militants

Lebanon on Thursday declared victory in its 33-day war against an al Qaeda-inspired militant group at a Palestinian refugee camp and said its military operation there was over.


Broker 'turned blind eye' to rogue copper trader, court told

French broker Credit Lyonnais Rouse was accused in a London court of dishonestly assisting, or turning a blind eye to, the activities of rogue trader Yasuo Hamanaka, who racked up losses of 2.6 billion dollars at his former employer, Sumitomo Corp.


Milano, 20:12 - CALCIO, INTER: MANCINI NON REPLICA A COLLINA E PREPARA JUVE

Mancini, presente oggi alla riunione tra arbitri, allenatori e giocatori, non ha replicato al verdet...


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BAGHDAD -- The US military announced yesterday that 10 American soldiers were killed in Iraq on Memorial Day, making May the deadliest month for US troops in 2 1/2 years, as insurgents continued attacks on official and civilian targets.


After being a finesse passing team a year ago, Steelers coach Bill Cowher decided to go "Old School." He's opted to rely heavily on the run, known to many as "Marty Ball" after his close friend Marty Schottenheimer.


EU upholds German ban against laser tag games on human rights grounds

BRUSSELS, Belgium  - The European Union's top court Thursday backed a German ban on laser tag games in which players simulate killing each other in a maze.


"No Country For Old Men" positioned for Oscar

The gritty crime drama "No Country For Old Men" became the front-runner for Oscar glory on Sunday after winning top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on a night of traditional Hollywood glamour and emotion over the sudden death of Heath Ledger.


MSN Direct customers will soon have an added feature on their Smart Watches - local movie listings. Provided by CinemaSource, the new movie channel allows subscribers to track up to 10 theaters and easily find showtimes starting November 8. The MSN Direct addition becomes the latest effort by Microsoft to ramp up its Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT) initiative. Watch makers Fossil and Swatch recently unveiled sleeker models that support the MSN service.


A Ravenna, un pregiudicato latitante di 29 anni


CondÃ© Nast Publications announced a management shake-up, including the departure of Mitchell B. Fox, one of the companyâs highest-ranking executives.


If a pregnant woman has a poor diet it may increase her child's chances of having heart disease, scientists say.


A vaccine that could be a cure for type I diabetes is to be tested on people for the first time. British researchers in conjunction with the Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre in Melbourne will conduct the trial from early next year.


Former rebels are to be sworn in as Sudanese ministers, after clashes reportedly leave 100 dead.


Is open-source software support better than closed-source software support?

Open source doesn't necessarily automatically translate into better paid support for customers.  But it does offer a lot more options and aligns customers with vendors more tightly.


Maine coast a relaxed setting for Bush, Putin talks

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine  - The century-old mansion where U.S. President George W. Bush will host Russian President Vladimir Putin this weekend boasts breathtaking views of Maine's rocky coast, soothing summer breezes and an aura of old wealth.


Microsoft's Fathi OK with Vista bugs so far

(InfoWorld) - Microsoft's Ben Fathi has a new job now that Vista has shipped, but the man who led the company's Security Technology Unit is still focused on keeping the bad guys away from your PC. Fathi is now corporate vice president of development with the Windows Core Operating System Division, and is in charge of building the guts of the OS -- things like the kernel, networking, and security. IDG News Service sat down with him recently to discuss the future of Windows security. With the first Vista bugs now being reported, Fathi says it looks like Vista is on track to meet his own stated goal of having half the flaws that plagued XP during its first year. Following is an edited transcript of the interview, conductedÂ last week at theÂ RSA ConferenceÂ in San Francisco. IDGNS: What's going to be the big security story in 2007? Fathi: What we've done in previous OS releases and Vista and what our security partners are doing has treated security as a defensive measure. It's a way of stopping people from attacking you. What we want to do now is move to a world where we actually enable and simplify collaboration between different individuals, by making sure that those connections are end-to-end, that you can provide very fine grained control over the people, the applications and the resources that you give access to. IDG: So what are you doing to make that happen? Fathi: There are a number of things we are working on. For example, isolation. We look at isolation in terms of network isolation, whether it's IPsec [Internet Protocol security] or putting in firewalls, or SSL VPN [Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network]. What we want to do is provide a better layer of isolation at the operating system level. We're looking at putting hypervisors underneath the operating system and building attestation and building a hardware root of trust on the machine. What that means is that today, if a rootkit makes it onto your machine, it can do a hyperjacking. It can take over the OS or it can even get underneath the OS so that any software you're running, like Kernel Patch Protection, won't even know that it's being lied to by a piece of malware underneath. What we want to do is put the hypervisor there and use things like the TPM [Trusted Platform Module] chip to make sure that the entire boot path is protected and secure and we can trust it and it hasn't been tampered with. This also gives you the ability to create isolation by creating partitions on the machine. Let's say you're running a server. If you consolidate your server workloads onto a single big machine -- you have a Web workload and a file server workload and a database workload. You want to protect that database workload because you're running your line-of-business apps on it. Just because somebody broke into your Web server doesn't mean they should be getting access to your database or your file server. IDGNS: Are you surprised by the number of Vista bugs that you've had reported since the launch? Fathi: I made a statement six or nine months ago that I would like to see half as many vulnerabilities as XP in the first year. Obviously I'd like less than that. I'd be happy with zero. But I think it's reasonable to say, given the additional complexity and given the additional size of Vista, that half as many would be a great goal. Am I surprised with the number? No, I think it's been a relatively small number of vulnerabilities in the three months we've been out. And given the fact that we proactively went out to the Black Hat conference and handed out copies of this, and that a couple of million people have been using Vista in test versions for the past year or so, that tells me that there are already hackers out there that are trying to attack it. So given that there are less than a handful of vulnerabilities discovered, I think that's good progress. IDGNS: And you're on track for that half as many? Fathi: I think so. Ask me again in six months. Â


Study: Viagra Promising in Pulmonary Hypertension

Viagra, Pfizer Inc's famous impotence treatment, demonstrated promise in a late-stage clinical trial for use in treating the often-fatal disease pulmonary arterial hypertension.


Three Executives at Marsh Removed in Reorganization

Two top-ranking executives of the insurance brokerage unit at Marsh & McLennan Company and the company's general counsel were forced out yesterday as Marsh took another step in reorganizing


Sadness of reviving Band Aid is that it has to be done at all

All bets are off, all speculation redundant, all sense of anticipation extinguished. Westlife and the St Winifred's Church Choir might as well take this year off.


Iger: Disney Throws Weight Behind Blu-Ray DVD Format

Once upon a time, Betamax was more than a winning answer in Trivial Pursuit: It was a real competitor with the VHS videotape format.


Move could help company compete with Wal-Mart

Ask Houston shoppers about Sears stores and they're likely to mention their loyalty to Craftsman tools or the smell of old-fashioned popcorn machines, but the takeover announced Wednesday could change things.


Why trial result was a Mugabe masterstroke

THE judge who presided at opposition leader Morgan Tsvangiraiâs 20-month treason trial in Zimbabwe is a corrupt placeman who last year grabbed a prize white-owned farm for himself.


Defender Andrew Boyens scored his first MLS goal midway through the first half to help Toronto FC beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday.


Former Congresswoman Chisholm Dies at 80

Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress and an outspoken advocate for women and minorities during seven terms in the House, died Saturday near Daytona Beach, friends said. She was 80.


Fast-food giant offers free fitness terms

Yum Brands Inc. - owner of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, Long John Silver's and A&W chains - is offering free, four-week memberships at Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp.


Livorno, 15:26 - CALCIO, LIVORNO-MILAN: ATTESI 2500 TIFOSI ROSSONERI

Saranno almeno 2500 i tifosi del Milan che seguiranno la squadra a Livorno. Almeno un migliaio di su...


Nespoli e Watson concludono comunicazione con la Iss


Florida's governor stages a summit to prove that Republicans are environmentalists too


The U.S. military on Thursday confirmed 11 U.S. soldiers were killed this week in one of the worst days suffered by U.S. forces as a Washington panel said the training of Iraqi forces should quicken so troops can leave.


Qualcomm Inc., a marketer of semiconductor technology and system software to equipment and cellphone makers, said Wednesday that fourth-quarter earnings rose on increased revenue.


Napoli, 19:16 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: PRIMO ALLENAMENTO PER SANTACROCE

Seduta pomeridiana per il Napoli in vista della sfida di sabato con l'Udinese. Primo giorno di allen...


The Taoiseach apologises for suggesting people who moaned about the economy should commit suicide.


Quotazione in rialzo rispetto a 1,4258 di ieri


British man eats dog in royal fox protest (CORRECTION)

In a dispatch sent on May 29, Agence France Presse wrote that Yoko Ono, the widow of ex-Beatle John Lennon, was present on a radio show where a British artist and animal rights activist ate a corgi dog in protest after a group, including Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip, allegedly killed a fox earlier this year.


Brokerage upgrades, McDonald's lift market

Stocks rose on Thursday after brokerages upgraded General Motors Corp.  and Merck & Co.  and McDonald's Corp.  boosted its annual dividend by 50 percent.


Following his remarkable run as the "Jeopardy!" whiz, Ken Jennings is famous enough to be trailed by a fan in the subway, is penning a book and, of course, has $2,520,700 in winnings to spend.


Hundreds Turn Out In Japan to Welcome Windows Vista

Geeks flock to the famous electronics district to get the jump on Microsoft's new operating system.


A U.S. jury convicted a truck driver on Monday for his role in the deadliest known illegal human smuggling case in which 19 immigrants died in a verdict that could result in his execution.


GOP Push Alarms Party's Local Candidates

An all-out Republican push to get out the vote in presidential battleground states could end up hurting the party's candidates — like Paul Goetzke — who are running for local offices in Democratic states.


For the last month, Kobe Bryant's No. 8 Lakers jersey has fallen out of the top 50, according to a Florida market research firm.


Oil prices rose again on Wednesday after US government data showed heating stocks ahead of winter remained 16% down on 2003 levels.


: A British hostage in Iraq appealed to Tony Blair to help free him in a new videotape aired today that left his family relieved Kenneth Bigley was alive but appalled to see him caged and in distress.


The two top ethanol producers announce an international effort to draft biofuel-production standards and expand global markets. By the Associated Press.


ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The pastor at Anchorage First Free Methodist Church was mystified. Why was the activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals chastising him? No animals are harmed in the church's holiday nativity display. In fact, animals aren't used at all.


El Guerrouj Completes Rare Distance Double

ATHENS, Greece - Hicham El Guerrouj became the first man in 80 years to sweep the 1,500 and 5,000 meters at an Olympics, holding up two fingers in triumph after winning the 5,000 Saturday night in an all-out sprint down the final straightaway.


Protesters in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi vent their anger at President Musharraf remaining army chief.


Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan buying Alliance Laundry Holdings ...

TORONTO (CP) - The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has signed an agreement to buy Alliance Laundry Holdings LLC, a US laundry equipment maker, in a deal worth $450 million US.


Storm clouds are gathering over the world's most famous wizard in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the fifth film to be adapted from J.K. Rowling's magical saga.


Bush speech will seek to calm fears over economy

President George W. Bush will try to reassure nervous Americans on Monday he is doing everything possible to keep the economy from sliding into recession, as he struggles to stay relevant in the twilight of his term.


Schools should not be allowed to promote marriage over same-sex partnerships, academics have said.


A US-led team of investigators working in northern Iraq has discovered a mass grave containing hundreds of bodies, including that of an infant with a gunshot to the back of the head.


Wal-Mart to acquire rest of Japan retailer Seiyu

Wal-Mart Stores Inc  will spend up to 100 billion yen ($878 million) to buy out minority shareholders in Japanese supermarket unit Seiyu Ltd  in an effort to turn around the money-losing chain.


South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun on left for Greece on Sunday as the first leg of his 14-day swing through European countries and the U.S., Roh's office Cheong Wa Dae said.


Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton was strongly supported by Hispanics and people seeking an experienced candidate, but held only modest leads with women and whites, two of her usual strengths, in early national exit polls Tuesday. A coalition of black, young white and higher-income voters were flocking to Sen. Barack Obama.


Americans observed a moment of silence at the very hour and place of the first Sept. 11 attack on Tuesday, the sixth anniversary of a day remembered with solemnity and ceremony.


WASHINGTON - Baseballâs response to Washingtonâs lawmakers was strong, swift and ominous. Or, as Mayor Anthony A. Williams put it: âThe dream of 33 years is now once again close to dying.


Lo afferma presidente FederPetroli Italia


Riding on record revenue across all its business segments, Hewlett- Packard Co. delivered surprisingly strong financial reports for its fiscal fourth quarter, with profit up 26.5 percent.


Pannella lo andra' a trovare a Palazzo Grazioli


Physicians and researchers estimate that Vioxx, a pain reliever found to increase cardiovascular risks, may have caused as many as 55,000 deaths in the United States.


Book sales get a lift from Google scan plan

Publishers are starting to report an  uptick in sales from Google Inc.'s online program that lets  readers peek inside books, two years after the launch of its  controversial plan to digitally scan everything in print.


Giants Keep Running to Delight of Linemen

Winners of six games in a row, the 6-2 Giants have built momentum largely on the sturdy backs of the offensive linemen, who helped them gain 705 rushing yards in October.


Oct. 4, 2004 (Dayton Daily News) Federal regulators have taken the nation's largest funder of home mortgage loans to task. The charge?


Alitalia shares rise on the back of news that 11 potential bidders have expressed interest in the Italian airline.


U.S. space shuttle's landing delayed until Friday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - Bad weather forced NASA on Thursday to delay bringing space shuttle Atlantis back to Earth at least until Friday, the U.S. space agency said.


U.S. stocks were little changed on Monday as traders snapped up large-capitalization stocks with attractive valuations, helping to limit the impact of a global exit from small caps and other riskier investments.


Conrad Black found guilty of criminal fraud

A U.S. jury on Friday found former media mogul Conrad Black guilty of multiple counts of criminal fraud and a single count of obstruction of justice but acquitted him of a racketeering charge.


For us regular guys, itâs never too late to be a Steeler fan

Itâs easy to feel left out this time of year if you donât have a football team. People expect you to have a team. College. NFL.


OpenLogic Wants to Count Open-Source Users

OpenLogic has released a free automated census tool, OSS Discovery, to count business users of open-source software.


Reggio Calabria, 14:38 - CALCIO, REGGINA: 19 CONVOCATI PER LA ROMA

Renzo Ulivieri, tecnico della Reggina, ha convocato 19 giocatori per la trasferta di Roma. Ecco l'el...


Two men die and two people are left with serious injuries after shootings in London and Bristol.


Hungary has plunged into a national culinary crisis after its beloved paprika powder -- and any products containing the hot red spice -- vanished from shop shelves because of a contamination scare.


Bush to Replace Treasury's Snow -NY Times

President Bush plans to replace John Snow as US Treasury Secretary and possible successors include Andrew Card, currently the White House chief of staff, the New York Times reported Monday.


Consumer sentiment improves in Sept: Univ. Mich

U.S. consumers' mood brightened   slightly more than expected in September, a report showed on   Friday, and their inflation expectations slipped.


Sports Briefing | College Basketball: Seton Hall Hires an Assistant

The former Memphis Grizzlies assistant Scott Adubato has been hired as an assistant at Seton Hall.âHe is used to working with some of the best in the business in Mike Fratello, Hubie Brown and Jerry West,â Seton Hall Coach Bobby Gonzalez said of Adubato.Adubato spent parts of two years on Fratelloâs coaching staff. He also was a scout for the W.N.B.A.âs Liberty, working with his father, Coach Richie Adubato.


YouTube sets royalty deal with UK songwriter group

Video-sharing Web site YouTube  said on Wednesday that it has reached a deal with British  licensing organizations that collect royalties on behalf of  50,000 composers, songwriters and publishers.


Hostage's tearful plea has become chillingly familiar

It has become all too familiar: the pale, shocked face of a hostage, crumpled in fear and despair, begging Prime Minister Tony Blair to concede to the captors' demands and spare another Briton from the savagery of the executioner's sword.


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are to produce their first drama series together, according to a report.


FileMaker bucking enterprise trend with latest version

Bigger and brawnier isn't necessarily better for everyone. FileMaker's new desktop database adheres to the Apple division's credo that ease of installation and use is more important to its user community than whizzy new features that add bulk and complexity.


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Carl Pavano decided Saturday he wanted to pitch for the Yankees, and his agent and New York closed in on a four-year contract worth about $39 million.


Buckeyesâ Focus Is Squarely on Public Enemy No. 2

Thereâs no doubt that Michigan is Ohioâs Stateâs No. 1 rival. But the Buckeyes have often had the most trouble with Penn State.


Father of Indian Reforms, Former PM Rao Dies at 83

Former Indian Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, who initiated free-market reforms but ended his political career facing criminal charges, died of heart failure on Thursday, the government said.


Three injured in protest after Karzai dismisses Afghan warlord

Three protesters were hurt in the western Afghan city of Herat after the government sacked an Afghan warlord as governor in a bid to strengthen President Hamid Karzai's authority ahead of elections.


Chiesta ad Ue etichettatura d'origine su prodotti importati


Does Wikipedia entry offer clue to Benoit family murders?

Blog: An anonymous edit to Wikipedia could provide a clue about the deaths of former professional wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and 7-year-old son. Or it could simply be random vandalism.


Music Industry Group Launches Piracy Suits

An international music industry group said Thursday hundreds of lawsuits were being filed across Europe accusing people of piracy for illegally sharing music on the Internet.


Wachovia profit falls 10 pct on big write-down

Wachovia Corp  posted on Friday a 10 percent decline in third-quarter profit, missing forecasts, as the fourth-largest U.S. bank suffered $1.3 billion of write-downs resulting from credit market turmoil.


Karzai widens lead in Afghan election; bomb attacks kills 2 GIs, 3 ...

KABUL, Afghanistan - Interim leader Hamid Karzai widened his early lead Saturday in Afghanistan's landmark election, but the deaths of two US soldiers and three Afghan children in bomb attacks underscored that peace and security still elude much of the


Microsoft Chief Software Architect Bill Gates took the stage of the IT Forum in Copenhagen Tuesday to introduce a handful of tools and a hatful of promises designed to offer relief from managing complex, distributed systems.


WARRIORS NOTEBOOK James' offensive repertoire rounding into fine ...

Cleveland -- The knock on LeBron James last season was his perimeter shooting. From the Warriors' perspective Monday, James' outside game looked like a strength.


Mittal to Buy ISG, Create World's Largest Steelmaker

Indian-born billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, who made a fortune buying mills from Algeria to Mexico, agreed to acquire Wilbur Ross's International Steel Group Inc.


Sperm Donation Children Want to Learn About Donor

Children conceived through open-identity  sperm donation are interested in contacting the donor but do  not want to intrude in his life, researchers said on Thursday.


North Korea's nuclear aspirations, allies' worries about the US budget deficit and hopes for global trade deals will be on the agenda this weekend as President Bush attends


S.Korea's Shinsegae told to sell some Wal-Mart stores

South Korea's anti-trust agency has   approved the $882 million sale in May of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s   WMT.N 16 outlets in the country to Shinsegae Co. Ltd.   004170.KS, but ordered Shinsegae to sell a quarter of the   stores.


Trovati dai carabinieri denutriti e circondati dai rifiuti


Firenze, 17:12 - CALCIO, LANCIO FUMOGENI: MULTE A FOGGIA E FROSINONE

Il Foggia e il Frosinone (C1) sono state multate (1000 e 600 euro) perchÃ¨ le gare in cui erano impeg...


In a year voters say they crave fundamental political change, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton is taking a gamble: arguing that her years of experience working within the political system make her the best candidate to change the system.


31 States Record Increases in Adult Obesity

TUESDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Adult obesity rates increased in 31 states during the past year, leaving an estimated two-thirds of Americans vulnerable to fatal diseases such as diabetes, stroke and cancer.


The first week of training camp is not over and the Nets' best player, Jason Kidd, has sounded off twice. On Thursday, the issue was whether Kidd, who is rehabilitating


Supereuro, occorre conviverci ma ci riduce bolletta petrolio


A judge dismisses a $30 million lawsuit filed by the family of a teen girl allegedly assaulted by a man she met online. By the Associated Press.


Mitt Romney grabbed the early lead in Wyoming's Republican caucuses Saturday as the state had its brief moment in the political spotlight sandwiched between attention-getting contests in Iowa and New Hampshire.


Pioneer gets to absolute black with plasma prototype

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


How Old Ties Helped Wrap Up the Marsh Deal

Old friends Eliot Spitzer and Michael Cherkasky found themselves on opposite sides of a case that rattled the insurance industry.


Iraq signaled that world powers and neighboring states, including Washington and its adversaries Iran and Syria, had agreed in Baghdad it was in everyone's interest to stop sectarian violence spreading in the region.


Irving, TX (Sports Network) - Tiki Barber ran for 122 yards and a touchdown and the New York Giants scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to post a 26-10 victory over Dallas in a showdown between NFC East rivals at Texas Stadium.


New Computer Associates CEO to Get Bonus

Computer Associates International Inc., a business software company embroiled in an accounting scandal, is giving its new chief executive, John Swainson, a pay package that totals more than $8.6 million in salary, signing bonuses and stock.


ATHENS, Greece Aug. 27, 2004 - The US men's basketball team will go home from the Olympics without a gold medal for the first time since it began using NBA players after the Americans were beaten soundly by Argentina 89-81 in the semifinals Friday.


The rest of the world may see the Boston College men's basketball team as being undefeated after 19 games, atop the Big East standings, ranked fifth in the polls, and one of two Division 1 unbeatens along with No. 1 Illinois (22-0).


City Room: City Room: A Subway Workerâs Artistic Legacy

Marvin Franklin, a 55-year-old subway track worker who was killed by a train in March, left behind a trove of sketches, prints and photographs that are now on view in an exhibition at the New York Transit Museum.


Otsuka blows save against Japanese stars

The San Diego reliever gave up a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday and the Japanese all-stars rallied for a 3-2 walkoff win over the touring major leaguers in Game 7 of an eight-game exhibition series.


Switzerland: Cement Maker Beats Estimates

The cement maker Holcim increased profit more than analysts estimated on expansion in China and India and may acquire a controlling stake in Ambuja Cements of India. Second-quarter net income more than tripled, to 2.07 billion Swiss francs ($1.72 billion), bolstered by a gain of 1.1 billion francs from the sale of a stake in its South African unit, Holcim, based in Jona, Switzerland, said. Sales rose 16 percent, to 7.27 billion francs. Holcim will offer up to $1.34 billion to gain a majority of Ambuja, based in Mumbai.


Torino, 14:42 - CALCIO, JUVE; LEGROTTAGLIE: LA JUVE DEL 2002 ERA IMBATTIBILE

Nicola Legrottaglie, difensore juventino, critica l'Inter per le ultime polemiche relative allo scud...


More British Airways flights were canceled Wednesday after thousands were stranded by canceled flights at London's Heathrow Airport because of staff shortages at the airline.


U.S. stocks fell on Friday on concerns   that slowing economic growth would hurt corporate profits,   especially among large industrial corporations like Caterpillar   Inc.CAT.N


India's ruling Congress party retains power in richest state

BOMBAY : India's Congress-led alliance held onto power in the nation's richest state, Maharashtra, after winning the most seats in assembly elections and dealing a humiliating defeat to the opposition Hindu nationalists.


NASA ties shuttle gauge woes to bad part

NASA on Tuesday traced fuel gauge failures in shuttle Atlantis' tank to a bad connector, and a top manager said he did not know how long it would take to replace the part or when the spaceship might fly.


Littlewoods has angered internet bargain hunters by demanding that an online discount voucher be paid back to the UK retailer.


The military's top generals have warned Iraq is on the cusp of a civil war and that U.S. troops must remain in large numbers until at least next spring. But if the winds suddenly blow a different direction, Congress is ready to celebrate with a $20 million victory party.


Salute: a passeggio in citta'? E' come fumare 15 sigarette

Un giorno a passeggio per Milano, Palermo o Trieste equivale a fumare 15 sigarette. Tra le 9 e le 11 'bionde' si respirano a Napoli, dove il benzene nell'aria ha raggiunto concentrazioni allarmanti. Seguono


Iona open source ESB melds multiple technologies

InfoWorld - On Monday, Iona will release Celtix Enterprise, an enterprise service bus for departmental usage and SOA, in a move to leverage the hybrid business model arising around open source software.


Il discorso di Napolitano: responsabilità e coesione

Il presidente della Repubblica si rivolge ai cittadini piÃ¹ che al Palazzo, ed esorta: "Non abbandonatevi alla sfiducia"


World record holder Paula Radcliffe rebounded from her Athens Olympics traumas on Sunday with a dramatic victory in the closest finish yet to the women's New York City marathon.


Kerry: Bush Broke Promises on Path to War

John Kerry, at the site where President Bush described Iraq as a threat to the United States, was arguing the president left a trail of broken promises on the path to war and squandered money that could be put to better use at home.


BRUSSELS: The European Union asked the US government on Friday to hold talks at the WTO on a trade row involving aviation giants Boeing and Airbus at the end of this month, an official said.


Brian Boyle and Stephen Gionta scored third-period goals to snap a 2-2 tie and give fifth-ranked Boston College a 4-2 victory over Cornell last night before a full house of 7,401 in the opening round of the Florida College Hockey Classic in Estero.


Floods, landslides kill at least 143 in China

BEIJING -- At least 143 people in southwestern China have been killed and dozens more are missing in massive floods and landslides triggered by torrential summer rains, officials and state television reported yesterday.


Teen arrested for hacking Belgian police website

A Belgian teenager has been arrested for hacking and temporarily shutting down the federal police website, leaving a mocking on-line note which helped identify him, police said.


Scientists Weigh Stem Cellsâ Role as Cancer Cause

A debate over an unproven hypothesis, which says cancers are fed by cancerous stem cells, could affect the direction of research.


Alcohol-related deaths have doubled in 15 years

A sharp increase in the number of middle-aged people drinking themselves to death was revealed yesterday


Ethics Panel Admonishes House Leader DeLay

An ethics panel admonished U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay on Thursday, saying he improperly offered to endorse a lawmaker's son in return for a vote on a Medicare prescription drug bill.


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Hackers Can Tap Into Vonage Lines, Says Security Firm

A security firm disclosed Wednesday that a security hole in Vonage's VoIP system could allow an attacker to reroute and effectively hijack phone calls.


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It's a Topsy-Turvy world and that's a fact US plans to change daylight saving hours this spring could wreak havoc on computer systems, Gartner claims. The analyst firm said utomated systems could run haywire this March.â¦


Taylor boycott forces delay of war crimes trial

Judges delayed Charles Taylor's trial on charges of directing atrocities in Sierra Leone on Monday after the former Liberian President failed to show up in court, saying he lacked funds for a defense.


Interest rates decline at weekly auction

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell in Monday's auction with rates on six-month bills dropping to the lowest level in 2 1/2 years.


Katy Scivyer is living proof that transplant medicine has come a long way in the 50 years since the world's first successful human organ transplant.


O.J. Simpson residuals must go to Goldman: judge

A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday  ordered that residuals earned by O.J. Simpson for his past film  and TV work be paid to the father of murder victim Ron Goldman  to help satisfy a $33.5 million judgment.


Use GPS technology to improve your golf score, catch more fish, find coffee shops, and more.


BoSox OK Deal With Catcher Doug Mirabelli

The Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with backup catcher Doug Mirabelli, who would become the first of the World Series champions' 16 free agents to re-sign.


The Kobe Bryant case was forever poised to become a media maelstrom: A basketball superstar from Los Angeles with a squeaky-clean image accused of rape by a small-town woman who, it was


SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Sports Network) - Steve Savoy scored  three times and Alex Smith accounted for two more touchdowns as  No. 5 Utah did its best toward becoming the first non-BCS  program to claim a spot in a BCS bowl game by pounding Mountain  West rival Brigham Young, 52-21, at Rice-Eccles Stadium.


India, Pakistan Agree to Deepen Peace Process

India and Pakistan agreed on  Saturday to "deepen and broaden" a peace process that in recent  months has appeared to stall over their half-century dispute  over the Kashmir region.


Concerned about a potential quagmire at Gillette Stadium because of heavy rains Wednesday on the uncovered field, the NFL yesterday sent a representative to gauge the playing field.


Powell to Lead US Delegation to Asian Tsunami Region

President Bush, criticized for his slow reaction to the Asian tsunami disaster, said on Thursday he would send a delegation led by Secretary of State Colin Powell


FINANZIARIA, FASSINO: ''TAGLIO TASSE E' UN COLOSSALE INGANNO''

Visco: ''Volevano vendere Palazzo Chigi''. Diliberto: ''Colpo ai valori costituzionali di equita' e solidarieta'''. Pecoraro Scanio: ''Il bluff si trasformera' in un boomerang per il governo''. Roma, 27 nov.


Reggio Calabria, 20:55 - CALCIO, REGGINA; FICCADENTI: ZAMPAGNA SI E' BUTTATO

Dopo Reggina-Atalanta in casa amaranto si parla soprattuto dell'episodio del rigore che ha permesso ...


McCain Wins New Hampshire, Setting Back Romney Bid

Bloomberg - Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Senator John McCain of Arizona won the New Hampshire primary, handing rival Mitt Romney his second defeat and further muddying the waters for the Republican presidential nomination.


Universal, Warner Bros, Paramount, and New Line Support HD-DVD

Major movie studious Paramount, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and New Line Cinema all said today that they have adopted the new high definition DVD disc format (HD-DVD), and will begin issuing movie titles in the new format in 2005.


SAN FRANCISCO - After years of holding meetings with analysts and media at rival Intel's biannual developer conferences, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to host its own developer conference this year in the U.S.


Arsenal's Pennant in drink-driving crash

Arsenal midfielder Jermaine Pennant has been charged with drink driving after a Mercedes Benz crashed into a lamppost.


After downplaying the risks for months, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Thursday it will rush to move Gulf Coast hurricane victims out of roughly 35,000 government-issued trailers because tests found dangerous levels of formaldehyde fumes.


Realising the constraints of older data management systems and the problems created when they are tinkered with during upgrades, a group of Auckland technologists shut themselves away for two years to build a product that would rival those of software giants Oracle and Microsoft.


Police kill suspect in Florida deputy's death

LAKELAND, Florida  - A man suspected of killing a   Florida sheriff's deputy was shot and killed by police on   Friday after a 21-hour manhunt by hundreds of officers.


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THE federal election was as "close as it gets", Prime Minister John Howard said today. Commenting on the latest Newspoll, Mr Howard said he believed the October 9 poll would go down to the wire.


A progress report on Iraq will conclude that the U.S.-backed government in Baghdad has not met any of its targets for political, economic and other reform, speeding up the Bush administration's reckoning on what to do next, a U.S. official said Monday.


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New Hampshire clergy acknowledge a  split within the Anglican church, but stop short of an apology.


Passengers are being mistakenly stopped. Is the list more annoying than effective?


Scientists in Hong Kong say they've developed a test that's able to detect bird flu in people within one or two hours instead of the week or more required to get results from previous kinds of tests.


Citing safety concerns, NBA commissioner David Stern announced Friday that the Jazz's scheduled preseason game against CSKA Moscow on Oct. 8 in the Russian capital has been cancelled.


Investors have been cheered by the decisive lead former army general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has taken in Indonesia's first direct presidential election.


Mauritania Red Crescent sends aid to ship

The Mauritanian Red Crescent delivered a ton of emergency humanitarian aid Tuesday to hundreds of illegal immigrants stranded on a ship off the West African coast.


Australian General Elections On October 9

The presence of Australian troops in Iraq is expected to dominate the polls. Howard is seeking a fourth term, but faces stiff competition from Labor Party leader Mark Latham, with the two parties level in opinion polls.


The future is here, and it has a visor After thousands of sci-fi movies have already exploited the idea, the possibility of immersive 3D films and gaming is finally upon us in the real world. Manufacturer Headplay claims to have created the worldâs first portable cinema capable of rendering both 2D and 3D content through a head-mounted visor.â¦


Google Slashes IPO, Gets Pricing Go-Ahead

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO  - Google Inc. GOOG.OQ on  Wednesday got the green light to go ahead with a downsized  version of its much-hyped initial public offering, meaning its  shares could debut on Nasdaq as soon as Thursday.


Kerry Vows Zealous U.S. Terror Hunt, Recalls Vietnam

Democratic presidential nominee and Vietnam War veteran John Kerry tried to burnish his national security credentials on Saturday by vowing to hunt down terrorists with the same energy he used to pursue the Viet Cong.


Selanne strike helps Ducks continue winning run

The Anaheim Ducks rolled to a fifth straight victory with a 2-1 decision over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Teemu Selanne's first goal of the season helping the visitors end a nine-game road trip on a high note.


China's climate change plan due ahead of G8 summit

China will release its first national plan to tackle climate change next week, seeking to rebut international criticism that it is not doing enough to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, officials said on Thursday.


Zsa Zsa Gabor, Sonny Chiba in B-Movie Hall of Fame

Zsa Zsa Gabor and Sonny Chiba reached  the heights of low-budget filmmaking on Monday as they were  among those selected by cinephiles around the world for the  B-Movie Hall of Fame.


Mandriva, Turbolinux enter Linux alliance

The two second-tier Linux companies will adopt common Linux software and engineering. Alas, this idea doesn't have a great history of success.


A 19-year-old man dies after being stabbed in the chest at a house in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh.


KATHMANDU: Suspected Maoist guerrillas set off two bombs in and around Nepalâs capital on Friday, wounding two people as the commercial centre remained cut off for a third day by a rebel-imposed blockade.


Insights: Clinical Trials May Not Represent Population

The randomized clinical trial, widely considered the most reliable biomedical research method, can have significant drawbacks, a new study suggests.


The number of violent crimes reported nationwide dipped slightly in the first half of 2007, signaling the first notable decline in violence in two years, the FBI said today.


Microsoft, Caterpillar fuel rally on Wall St

Stocks rose on Friday, buoyed by strong earnings from Microsoft Corp and Caterpillar Inc and optimism about an economic stimulus deal to avert a recession.


Sharon gives Blair's Middle East summit an unexpected boost

Israel is prepared to back a Middle East conference convened by Tony Blair early next year despite having expressed fears that the British plans were over-ambitious and designed


US, Iraqi officials declare success in Samarra assault

Afraid to stray from home, residents buried the dead in their gardens Saturday as US and Iraqi forces battled pockets of resistance in this former insurgent stronghold, where


Charges for Boat Launch Unfair, Agency Says

By Mike Archbold, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.  Mar. 9--Bonney Lake's proposed boat launch fees at Allan York Park on Lake Tapps might have hit a snag.


'Filthy rich internet applications' Sun has given the world a (slightly) better idea of what's on the way from client-side Java.â¦


Bush quietly signs corporate tax-cut bill

WASHINGTON - Without fanfare, President Bush Friday signed into law a bill containing nearly $140 billion in corporate tax cuts denounced by critics on both sides of the aisle as a giveaway to special interests.


A man who admitted deliberately ramming a stolen pickup truck into six Outlaws motorcycle gang members, killing two, has been convicted of murder and attempted murder charges.


Palermo, 14:29 - CALCIO, PALERMO: A FONTANA IL PREMIO 'BEVIAMOCI SU'

Il beffardo premio "Beviamoci su" quello 'vinto' dal portiere che ha subito, in ordine cronologico, ...


Ex-General Keeps Big Poll Lead in Indonesia Campaign

A former army general looks set to snatch Indonesia's presidency by a landslide in next week's election run-off, two surveys showed on Wednesday, but incumbent


Zero-day spectre haunts spreadsheets Microsoft has warned of an unpatched vulnerability in its Office productivity suite.â¦


The Conservatives consider plans for dedicated maternity nurses to help every new mother in her home.


Israel Expands Gaza Strike, Kills 8 Palestinians

The Israeli army killed eight Palestinians  in Gaza Friday as it poured tanks and soldiers into the coastal  strip, expanding a ground offensive intended to root out  militants firing rockets into Israeli towns.


India's ageing Taj Mahal gets a mud pack face-lift

Indian archaeologists have  started giving a face-lift to the centuries-old Taj Mahal by  applying a mud pack to the marble exteriors of the country's  most famous monument.


Concerns rise as Iran on brink of going nuclear

This weekend, the UN's nuclear watchdog agency called on Tehran to freeze its efforts to produce nuclear fuel, since this would enable Iran to come within days of having a nuclear arsenal.


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WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court, which has been closely split on religious issues, announced yesterday that it will decide whether a government display of the Ten Commandments at public buildings violates the First Amendment's ban on ''an establishment of


Actor Bill Murray is tested for drink-driving in his golf buggy while in Sweden, police reports say.


Ukraine s Defense Minister Yevhen Marchuk has resigned amid criticism of the country s military storage and missile fuel disposal facilities.


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FOUR Lebanese ministers have quit the Government in protest at a Syrian-inspired constitutional amendment to keep its protege President Emile Lahoud in power for another three years.


The trial of three Americans accused of torture and hostage-taking in Afghanistan is due to resume shortly in the capital, Kabul. Last week the US Federal Bureau of Investigation released material which could be used as evidence in the case.


Napoli, 19:44 - CALCIO, NAPOLI IN RITIRO DAL 18 LUGLIO IN AUSTRIA

Inizierà il 18 luglio e terminerà il 2-3 agosto il ritiro pre campionato del Napoli. L...


Beirut car bomb kills police intelligence officer

A car bomb killed a Lebanese police intelligence officer and three other people when it tore through morning traffic in a Christian suburb of Beirut on Friday, police said.


Many Abused Kids Don't Get Mental Health Services

NEW YORK  - Abused and neglected children  who are removed from their homes or otherwise become involved  in the child welfare system have a high rate of emotional and  behavioral problems. Yet, many of these children do not receive  needed mental health services, new study findings show.


Genentech Beats Forecast but Slips on a Core Drugâs Sales

Genentech reported a 6 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit, but its stock slipped after news that its cancer drug, Avastin, failed to meet sales expectations.


Mexico City hosts largest ever Frida Kahlo exhibit

The Mexican capital will host the largest ever exhibition of Frida Kahlo's works this week to mark 100 years since the birth of the artist, who has become a feminist icon in the past decade as her fame blooms.


Romania Opposition Decries Haircut Footage

BUCHAREST, Romania - The opposition on Sunday protested to broadcasting authorities saying that news of President Ion Iliescu getting a haircut on prime-time television was illegal election campaigning.


At least three people including a suicide bomber were killed when a powerful bomb ripped through a Shiite Muslim mosque in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore today.


A woman in her early 80s is recovering after she is attacked and robbed in her County Armagh home.


Some of the biggest names in music pay homage to Fats Domino on a new album, hoping it will help drive the recovery of the city's music soul.


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Microsoft seeks to suspend EU antitrust ruling

Microsoft Corp. fought yesterday for a suspension of a landmark European Union antitrust ruling pending its appeal, arguing that being forced to share its closely guarded software codes with rivals now would do it irreversible damage.


Virgin Group to launch US online music service

LOS ANGELES : Richard Branson's Virgin Group said it was jumping into online music, with a "Digital Megastore" for US customers offering song downloads for 99 cents.


FBI may be forced to reveal all on Lennon

The last few classified pages of John Lennon's controversial FBI file may soon see the light of day after a court rejected the argument that they could compromise relations


Blog: Coca-Cola targets teens with cell phone social network, parents guard your pocketbook.


Despite some defiant batting by tail-enders Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan, the Aussies proved too good for the Indians and bundled them for 239.


BARTONVILLE, Ill., Sept 13 (Reuters Life!) - Chris Brackett   was stalking Asian carp on the Illinois River, when several of   the skittish fish he was pursuing suddenly began leaping into   his boat.


President Vladimir Putin may become the next chairman of Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom when he steps down following a presidential election in March, Vedomosti business daily reported on Friday.


Judge Denies Hinckley Longer Stays at Home

A federal judge Wednesday denied a request from presidential assailant John Hinckley Jr. to spend several days at a time away from a mental hospital.


An auction in Cornwall of 21 watercolours and drawings attributed to Adolf Hitler attracts worldwide interest.


WADI FUKIN, West Bank -- The Palestinians of this village have long looked toward Tzur Hadassah, a neighboring Israeli town, for jobs building homes on land that decades ago belonged to them.


An Airbus A380 super-jumbo takes off from southern France on its first test flight with passengers, as 474 of the firm's staff fill the seats.


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Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter, best known for his advocacy on behalf of the military, launched a longshot bid for the presidency Thursday in this early voting state.


Parents who broached the subject of death with a child dying of cancer had no regrets about their choice, while some who hid the truth were sorry for not having the discussion, researchers report.


Unesco adds Galapagos to endangered list

The Galapagos Islands may have to be listed as "in danger" because tourism is threatening the environment that helped shape Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the chairman of Unesco's World Heritage Committee warned yesterday.


With the Pill, Years of Cancer Protection

British researchers found that women taking the birth control pill for 15 years halved their chances of developing ovarian cancer, even decades after they stop taking it.


com. America Online Inc. on Wednesday launched new features in its Singingfish search site for audio and video on the Web. AOL, a division of Time Warner Inc.


Water Polo: Italian Women Edge U.S. to Reach Final

Italy's women came from behind to beat  the United States 6-5 and reach the Olympic water polo final  Tuesday, with Manuela Zanchi slamming home the winning goal  with two seconds of the semi-final left.


Big media and tech companies unveil their copyright coalition

An alliance of technology and media companies releases a set of principles for promoting user-generated content while protecting copyright online.


Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect on way to Hague

Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive General Zdravko Tolimir, who was arrested on Thursday, has set off for the Hague war crimes tribunal in the Netherlands, a Bosnian official said on Friday.


G.M. to Build Hybrid Research Center in China

The separate, wholly owned research center for advanced vehicle engineering and development in Shanghai could help G.M. keep greater control over new technologies.


Barcelona's finally here, as AMD parties in San Francisco

The company revealed a new performance tidbit that was missing from the prelaunch materials as the formal launch party for Barcelona got underway.


The US rebuffs UN chief Kofi Annan's assertion that the American-led invasion of Iraq was illegal.


Russia appears set to approve the Kyoto climate change treaty, which could lead to its adoption worldwide.


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The Nasdaq Composite stock index rose on Thursday, helped by higher-than-expected sales at coffee chain Starbucks Corp. , while blue-chip stocks were little changed before employment data on Friday.


BARCELONA, Spain  - Europe's biggest software  maker SAP could need a year more than anticipated to reach its  profitability target as it spends on research, development and  marketing, its chief financial officer said on Thursday,  sending its shares lower.


Firenze, 12:54 - CALCIO, AZZURRI: AMBROSINI E ZAMBROTTA KO, NIENTE FAR OER

Massimo Ambrosini e Gianluca Zambrotta non parteciperanno alla trasferta con il gruppo azzurro per l...


A federal judge awarded $3.1 million Tuesday to the family of a man who was killed by fugitive mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, ruling that the federal government is liable for the man's death because his identity was leaked to Bulger by a rogue FBI agent.


Europe Union Gives Turkey a First, Tentative Welcome

The E.U. ruled today that Turkey had made enough progress to merit negotiations toward membership.


Border village sours day of Lebanese army

Barbed wire, an earthen barrier and a minefield separate Lebanon from the last piece of its territory yet to be returned by Israel.


Why make developers comfortable? We pay them enough for them to put up with anything. Mugwort has been getting less and less favoured by the iteration. However, there is hope following an isolated period of success for the young demon. Several key members of his victimâs development team have left and, due to inadequate training, this means that Mugwortâs intended victim, our young project manager, has struggled to keep the existing project on track. â¦


Picture this: The year is 2025 and you're on the moon. "Home" is 100 meters awayâan outpost on the rim of Shackleton Crater. NASA started building it five years earlier, and it is growing fast.


In an advance that could lead to lighter spacecraft and smarter cars, researchers have developed a new technique for producing a high-quality semiconductor that's much more resistant to extreme conditions than the silicon found in most of today's


Euro close to record highs as dollar struggles

LONDON  - The euro eased back from close to record highs against the dollar as dealers remained concerned about US economic imbalances, while US Treasury Secretary John Snow said markets should determine the value of the American currency.


In the end, it didn't matter which dream teams the other countries brought — Greece had its own during the closing ceremony. An all-star lineup of Greek pop icons had Olympic Stadium rocking Sunday night with classic songs and new hits amid glittering fireworks, clouds of confetti and balloons.


Study Links Lenders to Swift Foreclosures

In New York City neighborhoods hit hard by the subprime lending crisis, most loans that ended up in foreclosure came from three companies, according to a new report.


Of all the questions swirling around the Red Sox this offseason, from the future address of outfielder Manny Ramírez, to the role of pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, to the keep-him-or-not debate over shortstop Alex Gonzalez, there is one that evidently has been put to rest, perhaps with no more than a handshake. No signature required. No furtive departures on the agenda.


Yossi Benayoun's transfer to Liverpool moved a step closer to completion Wednesday when the Anfield club agreed a fee with Premiership rivals West Ham for the Israel midfielder.


Bin Laden Condemns Bush, Says New Attacks Possible

Osama bin Laden burst into the U.S.  election campaign on Saturday, issuing his first video tape in  more than a year to deride President Bush and warn of possible  new Sept. 11-style attacks.


There's an easy way to show a 400% gain, and there's the right way.


The pan-European security body wants to send more monitors for the re-run of the Ukrainian election.


Greece, Croatia Reach European Quarters; Spain Rallies

Greece clinches a berth in the quarterfinals of the European basketball championship with an 85-67 win over Portugal, while Croatia advances despite a loss to Russia.


Toll rises to at least 75 dead in Haiti from Tropical Storm Jeanne

PORT-AU-PRINCE : Tropical Storm Jeanne has claimed the lives of at least 75 Haitians, with dozens more unaccounted for, officials from Haiti's Interior Ministry said.


Chavez leads A's to 5-3 win over Rangers

The Oakland Athletics handed another loss to their beloved old third-base coach. Eric Chavez, who gave one of his six Gold Gloves to Ron Washington, hit a three-run homer and rookie Travis Buck added a solo shot for the A's in a 5-3 win over Texas to spoil Wash's Bay Area return as Rangers manager Monday night.


McCain Back at Scene of Collapse in South Carolina

The state is a painful symbol of the brutality of politics for John McCain, the place that derailed his 2000 bid.


Allen's `Dream' examines life's savagery

Woody Allen's latest film touches on all the things he likes to ponder Â that there's no God, that life is savage and fleeting, that anyone potentially can get away with unspeakable acts if they don't have a conscience to bother them.


Torino, 16:00 - CALCIO, FIORE: TORINO SEMPRE IN CIMA AI MIEI PENSIERI

Una lunga trattativa, alla fine perÃ² Stefano Fiore è approdato a Torino: ''E' stata una tratt...


Crude oil futures rose yesterday for the first time in a week, climbing above $43 a barrel after an attack at the US consulate in Saudi Arabia and amid growing concerns that OPEC may try to firm-up oil prices after last week's sharp sell-off.


Apple plans cheaper, Nano-based phone: JP Morgan

Apple Inc.  plans to launch a  cheaper version of the iPhone in the fourth quarter that could  be based on the ultra-slim iPod Nano music player, according to  a JP Morgan report.


Flinching in the trenches, holding around quarterback Chris Leak and even a late hit by punter Eric Wilbur plagued Florida throughout the game.


It's time to add new money. What will you do?


Barring a major surprise before the Knicks' regular season tips off next week, it's likely Allan Houston will not be healthy enough to play.


It didn't need any dramatic comeback. No amazing flurry of three-pointers. No tough defensive stand. No bogus referee's call in the closing seconds.


The Tennessee football alum referred to the personal foul call on Florida in the final seconds of the Vols' dramatic victory over the Gators by saying, "I think (Coach Phillip) Fulmer and that ref went to high school together.


Bush Backs Iraq Elections Despite Violence

President Bush pledged on Friday that  the U.S. military would do everything possible to safeguard  Iraq's Jan. 30 election but acknowledged that a fierce  insurgency could disrupt voting in key parts of the country.


In the battle between Major League Soccer and the national teams of several players over the coming weeks, there will be likely few winners.


Italy is investigating whether an Italian journalist abducted in Iraq was seized by insurgents or by ordinary criminals hoping for a ransom, a top Foreign Ministry official said Sunday.


Red Sox clinch playoff berth with win over Devil Rays

The Red Sox clinch their second straight trip to the playoffs with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Boston was led by Manny Ramirez's American League-leading 43rd home run.


Torino, 14:44 - CALCIO, TORINO; NOVELLINO: UNITI USCIREMO DA QUESTA SITUAZIONE

Walter Novellino capisce la delusione dei tifosi del torino, ma chiede il loro appoggio per superare...


Jacqui Smith defends her department from claim UK counter-terror effort is "in the wrong century".


One if by land, 16 if by CES Intel has kicked an already down AMD by celebrating the arrival of 16 new chips across its laptop, PC and server lines.â¦


Si dimette il presidente della provincia Palermo Musotto


The Pentagon said Wednesday that it will boost the number of U.S. troops in Iraq to about 150,000, the highest level since the U.S. occupation began 19 months ago.


Party turns on Ahmadinejad over inflation

Â· Jocular approach attacked as living costs spiralÂ·  Rising prices hurting the poor, say fundamentalists


US Soldier Pleads Guilty to Abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib Prison

A US Army soldier pleaded guilty to five charges of abusing Iraqis held at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison in a case that sparked international outrage, Army Lieutenant Colonel Steven Boylan


Romney endorses McCain as Clinton raps Obama

Former Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney endorsed erstwhile rival John McCain on Thursday and urged Republicans to unite behind him in a gesture that could help McCain with disgruntled conservatives.


The last half-century skipped by at a pretty good clip, John Bucyk will tell you, and from a hockey perspective, he has his plaque in the Hall of Fame and his name etched on the Stanley Cup twice (1970, '72) as the engraved, undeniable proof of the good times, the best times.


The Thai prisons director shelves plans to broadcast the lives of condemned prisoners after criticism.


S.Africa's ANC to elect leader on Tuesday

POLOKWANE, South Africa  - South Africa's deeply divided ruling party on Monday overcame two days of wrangling to clear the way for a leadership election between President Thabo Mbeki and his bitter rival Jacob Zuma.


Markets Up as Solid Earnings Overshadow Jobless Claims

Investors were buoyed by a strong earnings report from National Semiconductor, which provided reason for optimism that the chip sector, which had been under some pressure in recent weeks, might perform better than expected.


A double from top scorer John Hartson - his 14th and 15th goals of the Scottish Premier League season - fired Celtic back to the top of the SPL table for 24 hours at least on Saturday afternoon.


Eugenio Bennato, un viaggio nella storia

Il nuovo album del cantautore, Sponda Sud, nasce per non dimenticare le origini. Ma non solo. Tra taranta e modernità, l'importante oggi è poter scegliere


Take a stand against the high costs of health care.


Microsoft fires broadside at Novell Netware

What Redmond giveth, Redmond taketh away. Barely a week after settling an anti-trust suit with Novell over unfair practices designed to drive Netware out of the Enterprise and a few days since Novell slapped


After mocking President Bush as an arrogant "Christian dog," terrorists beheaded American hostage Eugene Armstrong in Iraq yesterday and posted a horrific video of his murder on an Islamic Web site.


Offerta non e' piu' condizionata a raggiungimento del 90%


Cisco touts core router customers, smaller platform

A research center in Pittsburgh as well as a broadband service provider and an academic network in Japan all have bought Cisco Systems's first totally new core routing platform in seven years, which was introduced with fanfare in June, Cisco announced on


When Vice President Al Gore was facing down George W. Bush in Campaign 2000, he did his best to try to stand on his own - distancing himself from his boss, then-President Clinton.


US consumer spending up modestly, durables jump

Consumer spending south of the border increased at a more modest rate last month after a big jump in October, according to a report Thursday from the US Commerce Department.


Flu Shot Disaster Shows Communications Gap-FDA

The decision by British authorities to suspend the license of a major influenza vaccine manufacturer just before the vaccine was to be shipped shows a need for better communication, acting FDA chief Dr. Lester Crawford said on Monday.


A bomb has been defused overnight near the Sardinian holiday villa of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi hours after a visit by Tony Blair, Italian police say.


Legend has it that Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, the twin sons of Mars, the god of war, who were suckled as infants by a she-wolf in the woods.


Protesters converge on German port for G8 demo

ROSTOCK, Germany  - Anti-globalization protesters converged on the Baltic port of Rostock on Saturday to demonstrate against the policies of the world's leading industrial countries ahead of a Group of Eight summit next week.


The following is a complete list of the Oscar nominations announced on Tuesday.


Powell to Lead US Delegation on Tsunami Aid Mission

President Bush is sending a high-level delegation to Asia to assess needs in areas most affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami. Secretary of State Colin Powell and the president's brother, Jeb Bush, will lead the group.


Tyson to Sell Chicken Free of Antibiotics

The company said it will no longer use antibiotics to raise chicken sold fresh in stores and would start a $70 million advertising campaign to promote the shift.


seized in Baghdad were abducted west of the capital, an Egyptian diplomat in Baghdad said on Friday. and the abduction of two Italian aid workers from their office earlier this month.


Trento, 18:19 - VOLLEY, TRENTINO: INGAGGIATO PISCOPO

L'Itas Trentino ha ingaggiato per la prossima stagione il centrale Cosimo Marco Piscopo, 24 anni, ne...


England's defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup attracts a peak audience of 15.8m.


An Israeli airstrike killed two members of the Hamas military wing in the northern Gaza Strip.


Luanda (Angola), 15:13 - CALCIO, PELE': KAKA' ORA E' IL MIGLIORE AL MONDO

'O Rei incorona Kakà. Per Pelè è il fuoriclasse milanista il miglior giocatore ...


Milano, 18:42 - CALCIO, INTER: PARI SENZA RETI NEL TEST CONTRO IL BRAZOV

Pari senza reti per l'Inter nel test contro il Brazov, formazione romena allenata da Ravzan Lucescu,...


What comes to mind when you hear the name Shiloh? It's the often photographed child of A-list couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, better known by their tabloid moniker ÂBrangelinaÂ.


A strike planned by London Underground signal workers for New Year's Eve was today called off after a deal was reached during last-ditch talks.


An early recording by music legend Bob Dylan is to be auctioned by a childhood friend.


Kerry should learn to keep to the script

All good actors know that when you're on a roll and you've got the audience in the palm of your hand ... shut up and stick to the script.


Chinese Communist leaders are to hold a key meeting amid fears that corruption is undermining their rule.


FOOTBALL: UEFA CUP FIRST ROUND, FIRST LEG TIES: SOUEY CALL FOR ...

GRAEME Souness has vowed his Newcastle side will be known for an aggressive attacking style as he kicks off reign in the UEFA Cup tonight.


Neither Ryder Cup captain would reveal Friday's opening-round pairings after yesterday's first day of practice at Oakland Hills Country Club.


Babies conceived through fertility treatments have higher rates of birth defects, but the overall risk is so small that it should not keep couples from having children this way, doctors are reporting.


PEMBERVILLE, Ohio - Katelyn Miller shoved her head into a toilet bowl full of chicken gizzards, chicken necks, water, Worcestershire sauce and corn, removing 16 pieces of meat with her mouth. "It was good," the 14-year-old said afterward...


Everything's big in Texas Â big pickup trucks, big SUVs and the state's big carbon footprint, too. Texans' fondness for large, manly vehicles has helped make the Lone Star State the biggest carbon polluter in the nation.


Despite Warner Bros. set back, the HD DVD maker vows to renew its efforts marketing the hi-def video players.


Britain finds second case of radiation poisoning

British scientists probing the death of Alexander Litvinenko said on Friday a second man had been poisoned by the same radiation that killed the former Russian spy.


Experts at a UK anti-virus firm have discovered a job application buried in lines of code for two new computer worm viruses. The message, which could only be read by anti-virus professionals, said: "We searching 4 work in AV (anti-virus) industry.


At least 85 people were killed on Monday by a suicide truck bomb in the volatile Iraqi city of Kirkuk, some of them trapped on a bus where they burned to death, according to a witness.


She is your Musafir on a hormone ride. She is Sameera Reddy.


Gordon Brown indicates he wants to strengthen anti-terrorist laws after he becomes prime minister.


An Interview With Universal Display President and COO Steve Abramson.


General Motors is using C.E.S. to promote prototype vehicles that lack conventional elements -- like gasoline or a driver.


Almost 3,000 people have died in the past three years after suffering serious side-effects or allergies to their medicines, official figures show.


HIV testing may soon become part of routine prenatal care and be required for some newborns in New Jersey as part of a bill that supporters contend will put the state in the forefront of the national fight against HIV transmission to babies


Nigerian Protection Force En Route to Darfur

An elite contingent of 50 Nigerian  soldiers flew to Darfur on Thursday aboard a U.S. military  plane, the first of 3,000 extra African Union troops deployed  to monitor a shaky cease-fire in Sudan's vast western region.


Carlos Delgado is taking his anti-war protest to Florida.


Midwest employers agree to health standards

The U.S. health secretary on Thursday enlisted Midwest employers including Motorola Inc. and McDonald's Corp. to push insurers to meet new federal standards on the price and quality of healthcare services.


Russia, China worried by Iran attack talk

Russia and China expressed alarm on Tuesday over comments by France's foreign minister raising the specter of war with Iran, and Washington said diplomacy was key to ending a standoff with Tehran over its nuclear program.


I find it telling that the "progressive" movement does not define itself in terms of destination or principle, but in terms of direction. I think we are in a window right now, but that window is closing.


Minister unveils Â£67m boost for care homes

Media & professional: Cash intended to improve facilities and allow residents greater privacy.


ID Biomedical elects to sell surplus vaccine to Canada, not the U.S.

MONTREAL (CP) - ID Biomedical, Canada's main supplier of flu vaccine, has elected to sell its remaining surplus doses of vaccine in Canada, not the United States, the company announced Tuesday.


Palermo, 17:59 - CALCIO, PALERMO: STOP DI UN MESE PER CORINI

Il centrocampista del Palermo Eugenio Corini dovrà restare lontano dai campi di gioco per un ...


Judge punishes Spanish dad who took son bull running

A Spanish man who took his 10-year-old  son bull running during the annual Pamplona festival last week  has had his visitation rights to the boy taken away by a judge.


Yahoo! Unveils! New! Banner! Ad! Engine!

It knows what you want Score one for Yahoo! in the ongoing battle for online ad dollars. Yesterday, the beleaguered company unveiled a new banner ad platform that allows marketers to target web users according to their online behavior, a talent typically reserved for text-based ad engines. The new platform, known as SmartAds, could give Yahoo! at least a temporary leg-up on DoubleClick, the ad serving company that Google recently agreed to purchase in a deal worth $3.1bn.â¦


The Spanish government is set to approve a controversial draft law legalising gay marriages.


Though about the same size, the forthcoming dual-core Opteron will be up to 55 percent faster than today's single-core chips, AMD says.


Washington Redskins president and coach Joe Gibbs again yesterday addressed an ESPN report from Sunday that indicated he would possibly step down at the end of the season because of health reasons.


Never Mind the Wasteland. Weâre Just Talking Vast.

New flat-screen televisions are larger, have higher resolution and perhaps most important, come with ever lower prices.


Oklahoma likes parallels to '00, Orange Bowl

Four years have passed since Oklahoma won its last national title at the FedEx Orange Bowl, but it seems like dÃ©jÃ  vu all over again for the No.


L'appoggio e' piu' importante della firma personale


Fimi, importante passo per rendere competitiva industria


David Eckstein proved he could play in the majors despite being smaller than many batboys. He fought through injuries. He learned to hang tight on the plate with a 95 mph fastball coming at him.


Israeli forces detain senior Hamas militant

TULKARM, West Bank - Israeli forces detained a senior leader of Hamasâs military wing in the West Bank on Saturday during a nighttime raid on his hideout, witnesses said.


The row about John Kerry's war record has become more heated with the resignation of a Bush campaign adviser after it emerged that he had appeared in a commercial made by the Swift Boat Veterans


Baghdad bombings hit new high, police suspended

Bomb attacks in Baghdad have hit an all-time high, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, as one of the capital's frontline police units was pulled off the streets on suspicion of involvement with sectarian death squads.


Illegal wildlife trade in China undiminished by bans, health threats

Amid the bustling shopping malls and electronics outlets of the southern Chinese boomtown of Shenzhen is a crowded food market believed by locals to sell the freshest produce in town.


Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti left  hospital on Saturday after undergoing more than two weeks of  tests and treatment linked to his battle with cancer, a  hospital spokesman said.


U.S.-led air raid kills seven Afghan children

At least seven children have been killed in a U.S.-led coalition air strike in a religious school in Afghanistan, the coalition said on Monday, amid rising anger over civilian deaths from foreign military operations.


Europe Opens Another Inquiry Involving Microsoft

The European Commission has opened an investigation into the planned acquisition of ContentGuard Holdings by Microsoft and Time Warner, a commission spokeswoman said Wednesday.


New foot and mouth outbreak confirmed in Britain

A new case of foot and mouth disease has been officially confirmed close to the site of last month's outbreak, Britain's chief veterinary officer Debby Reynolds said Wednesday.


Symantec CEO Blasts Microsoft Pricing Practices

Microsoft is undercutting its competitors in order to make headway in security market, CEO says.


Britain's Brown denies shift away from U.S.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown denied on Friday a shift in foreign policy away from the United States after one of his ministers told an audience there that a country's strength depended on alliances not military might.


Plaid Cymru's leader tells his party it has to 'rise to the challenge of nation building within government'.


Nigerian Military Officers Charged with Coup Plot

Four Nigerian military officers and a civilian were accused Thursday of plotting to overthrow President Olusegun Obasanjo by firing a rocket at his helicopter, court documents showed.


Top Hollywood studios have launched a wave of court cases against internet users who illegally download film files. The Motion Picture Association of America, which acts as the representative of major film


Fornira' un velivolo per il pattugliamento marittimo


Bush speech will seek to calm fears over economy

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


Seven astronauts returned to NASA's launch site Monday to take a new shot at flying space shuttle Atlantis to the international space station.


Homeland Security to host closed-door security forum

(InfoWorld) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will host a invite-only conference two months from now that will bring together security experts from law enforcement, Internet service providers, and the technology industry. The Internet Security Operations and Intelligence (ISOI) workshop will be held on August 27 and 28 at the Academy for Educational Development in Washington D.C. It is expected to draw about 240 participants who will engage in a frank discussion of the latest trends in cybercrime, said Gadi Evron, a security evangelist with Beyond Security who is one of the event's planners. "It's an organized group of volunteers from all across the industry, governments, and services," he said via instant message. "All trusted people, all people who do something extra than their job... We respond to international threats and mitigate them, and establish global cooperation across borders daily." The conference will be hosted by the U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team, part of the Department of Homeland Security. This group has met previously in hush-hush events hosted on the campuses of Microsoft and Cisco Systems, and has helped in the response to a number of cyber-crime incidents including the denial of service attacks in Estonia and the recent compromise of Miami's Dolphin Stadium Web site, whichÂ was hackedÂ just days before the stadium played host to the National Football League's Super Bowl game. Because the conference is attended by a pre-screened audience (the press is not invited, thank you very much), presenters at the ISOI workshops offer a deeper level of technical detail than at other events, said Dan Hubbard, vice president of security research with Websense, who is presenting in August. "It really helps communicate the struggles on both sides of the coin." Hubbard will be discussing a new tool he has developed for detecting infections of social networking Web sites, called HoneyJax. Similar to a "honeypot" computer, which is designed to lure cyber-attackers, HoneyJax "allows you to track exploits in the Web 2.0 world and helps assist in the identification of misuse of these technologies" Hubbard said. Other scheduled talks will cover topics such as theÂ Estonian cyber-attacks, the use of Web-based mail for spam, and "Phishing and the IRS." Speakers will be from organizations such as Cisco, AOL, McAfee, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Computer Emergency Response Team of Estonia. The workshops attract a "pretty good spread of people," said Exploit Prevention Labs Chief Technology Officer Roger Thompson, another presenter. "It's really just a forum for security professionals in different disciplines to get together and talk over a beer." Â


Oil at $50 Again, Nigeria Worries Persist

High-flying oil climbed back over $50 a  barrel on Thursday, with worries over the security of Nigerian  supply supporting prices despite a surprise build in U.S. crude  inventories.


Bush, Kerry Step Up War of Words in Ohio, Florida

President Bush questioned Sen. John  Kerry's fitness to lead and the Democrat said Bush had ignored  the middle class as they took their close presidential race on  Saturday to two crucial states.


Hatton predicts fireworks against Castillo

Ricky Hatton defends his IBO light welterweight world title against Mexican Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas on Saturday in a fight he believes will finally showcase his abilities on boxing's biggest stage.


Ram Gupta, who was an executive vice president, leaves the company after a four-year stint. PeopleSoft is mum on the details.


Dissatisfied with Congress, voters would probably hang a "Help Wanted" sign on the U.S. Capitol if given the chance. "They're not doing their job," says Scott Newland, 39, an independent voter who backed President Bush in 2004.


EU offers to begin accession talks with Turkey

By George Parker, Daniel Dombey and Sarah Laitner in Brussels. Turkey was last night offered a historic deal to start talks to join the EU, putting it on course to become part of the union after more than 40 years of waiting.


In Arctic Ice, Lessons on Effects of Warming

JAKOBSHAVN GLACIER, Greenland If Manhattan floods, it may start here, on an ice field that stretches in frozen silence to every horizon.


Monti Reflects On Evolution Of Antitrust

He was vilified in U.S. industry and government circles for blocking the merger of General Electric Co. and Honeywell International Inc. in 2001 after the Justice Department had approved it. And when the European Union directorate he heads ordered Microsoft Corp. to remove a key feature from its Windows operating system, the U.S. antitrust community convulsed again.


Crude Oil Trades Near Record on Concern Chinese Demand is Straining Supply

Crude oil traded near Friday s record close in New York on concern Chinese demand, which helped push oil prices up 70 percent this year, may rise faster than expected.


South Korea votes, seen choosing businessman president

South Koreans voted on Wednesday in a presidential election expected to be won by a conservative former CEO who has vowed to help business and get tough on North Korea, but whose leadership may be undermined by a fraud probe.


Two-state solution only way for Mideast peace: Blair

Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday that a two-state solution is the "absolute priority" to bring peace to the Middle East amid speculation he is to become an envoy there.


Sony unveils new Blu-ray recorders to fight HD DVD

Sony Corp  said it will launch four models of new Blu-ray high-definition optical disc recorders in November in Japan, as its format battle with the HD DVD camp heats up.


US urges Israel to help Palestinian vote

US Secretary of State Colin Powell has launched a new Middle East peace drive by saying he will press both Israeli and Palestinian leaders for steps to help Palestinians elect a successor to Yasser Arafat.


TOUGHER action may be necessary to get North Korea back to the discussion table to stop its nuclear development program, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today.


Update 4: Kmart, Sears to Merge in $11 Billion Deal

The discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. is combining with one of the most venerable names in US retailing, Sears, Roebuck & Co.


Sales of HD DVD Players Plunge After Warner Move

What was a 50-50 market split in 2007 for the high-definition players shifted sharply in Blu-rayâs favor in the new year.


Sports in brief: Locked-out NHL players look for work

NHL players began scattering across the globe Thursday in search of work on Day 1 of the lockout, with no negotiations scheduled between union and management.


Barack Obama jumps into the lead in New Hampshire

NASHUA, New Hampshire  - Democrat Hillary Clinton battled to keep crucial New Hampshire from swinging to rising rival Barack Obama on Sunday but new polls showed him jumping into the lead.


Mistrial Declared in Muslim Charity Case

A federal judge in Dallas today declared a mistrial on most of the charges of financing terrorism against the leaders of what was once the nation's largest Muslim charity, after the jury deadlocked amid confusion over its verdict.


UPDATE 1-Bryan Robson appointed West Brom manager

Former England captain Bryan Robson has been appointed manager of West Bromwich Albion, the Premier League club he joined as a teenager.


AOL Dumps Microsoft's Spam Filter Standard

AOL will continue to include Sender ID data in outgoing mail to enable ISPs and others that use it to identify where messages originate.


ABC Sticks With 'Path to 9/11' Docudrama ; Edits Made After Charges of Political Bias

By SCOTT COLLINS and TINA DAUNT, SPECIAL FROM THE LOS ANGELES TIMES  LOS ANGELES  ABC is forging ahead with plans to air a miniseries starting today despite controversy over its efforts to dramatize  and some say unfairly politicize  the events leading up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.


These low-ranked stocks aren't dogs. They're underdogs!


Intense fighting continues in  Gaza, as rival factions battle for control of key buildings leaving dozens dead.


Vodafone Denies Reports of Sprint Takeover Talks

Vodafone, the UK-based telecom company that co-owns Verizon Wireless, denies that it is involved in a bid to take over US telco Sprint.


It could turn out one-time Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church will wind up paired up with Sandra Bullock in All About Steve when the Hollywood project starts production.


Stealth tech spied at Geneva airport A certain Harry Lime once famously explained that "in Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance", whereas in Switzerland they had "brotherly love ... 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock".â¦


L'associazione Aba: stop a messaggi ambigui dalle sfilate


Taglio tasse sarebbe 'deviazione' rispetto Patto Stabilita'


GDP growth seen subdued in 2nd half: survey

Skyrocketing energy prices are  expected to help lead to subdued U.S. economic growth for the  second half of this year, averaging 2.6 percent, according to a  survey of economists released on Monday.


A federal judge yesterday barred the Bush administration from launching a crackdown Tuesday on U.S. employers who hire illegal immigrants while she considers a lawsuit by the AFL-CIO that charges that the plan will harm citizens and other legal workers.


Tom Brady and Eli Manning, the quarterbacks in this yearâs Super Bowl, are models of sex symbol archetypes.


Sixth Harry Potter book to hit stores July 16

The sixth book in the hugely successful Harry Potter series, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', will be published on July 16 next year, its publisher revealed.


Nissan is set to unveil its new Qashqai model which it plans to produce in the UK, creating hundreds of jobs.


London 2012 leap to put pressure on Madrid

Organisers of London's 2012 Olympic bid were yesterday swift to condemn the racist chanting in the BernabÃ©u Stadium, where an advert promoting Madrid's bid appeared regularly during England's friendly against Spain.


STRIKING START ; Streb Squares Off Against Gravity at Institute of Contemporary Art, - and the Audience Walks Away the Winner

By IRIS FANGER  Modern dance choreographer, scientist, and explorer of the space we inhabit, Elizabeth Streb is a descendant from Icarus in the long line of humans who have wanted to fly.


India warned Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld against a US sale of military weapons worth $1.2 billion to Pakistan, saying that such a deal could harm the sensitive peace process between the two neighbors and damage New Delhiâs relations with Washington


Dutch spooks 'raided Paul Bigley's home'

AMSTERDAM - The Dutch secret service AIVD has refused to comment on claims its agents raided the Amsterdam home of Briton Paul Bigley, whose brother Ken is being held hostage in Iraq.


The actor agreed they called each other 'a few ripe names, had a hug and got on with the job.'


Students at the University of Glamorgan have the highest debts in Wales while those in Swansea borrow the least, says a new guide.


Multiple Bombings Kill at Least 37 in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - At least three bombs exploded near a U.S. convoy in western Baghdad on Thursday, killing 37 people and wounding more than 50, officials said...


Lock in the lowest rates of the summer. Get up to 4 free quotes from trusted lenders. Apply now - bad credit OK.


A woman accused of stalking movie star Catherine Zeta-Jones has pleaded innocent at her arraignment in Los Angeles, E! Online reported Thursday.


In "Close to Home," a film  now receiving its U.S. theatrical premiere at New York's IFC  Center, two 18-year-old girls prowl the streets, making small  talk about their lives and loves, taking time out along the way  to talk on their cell phones, smoke, window shop and indulge in  some snacks.


Jets Lose Cornerback Mickens to Torn ACL

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - Jets cornerback Ray Mickens was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, while Terrell Buckley was signed to take his place...


Sondaggio Ipr per il "Sole 24 Ore" sul gradimento degli amministratori localiNelle regioni guida la classifica Formigoni, apprezzato dal 62% degli intervistati                                          Italiani contenti dei loro sindaci il migliore Ã¨ De Luca a Salerno                                                                                Tra i pochi primi cittadini sotto la soglia della rielezione, la Moratti e la IervolinoBenissimo Chiamparino a Torino, consensi alti ma in calo per Veltroni a Roma


White House Fought Curbs on Interrogations

The Bush administration urged  Congress to drop a legislative proposal that would have curbed  the ability of U.S. intelligence to use extreme interrogation  tactics, the White House acknowledged on Thursday.


`Mughal` brightens Diwali of senior citizens

A one-of-its-kind screening of Mughal-e-Azam was organized at the Eros cinema hall on Diwali day, November 12.


Togo takes on Switzerland as World Cup soccer action resumes today, with Saudi Arabia facing Ukraine and Spain playing Tunisia in later games.


Anti-landmine activists meeting in Nairobi say the US is setting a  bad example by not joining a worldwide ban.


12 FREE DVDs ; Our Greatest Ever Children's TV Giveaway HOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE DVDs

HERE'S your chance to settle down with the kids and watch them enjoy a little piece of timeless TV magic...   Yes, Sooty is one of the great characters who feature in our fantastic DVD giveaway.


FRUITHURST, Ala. - The huge hog that became known as "Monster Pig" after being killed by an 11-year-old boy had another name: Fred.


President Bush took on Congress today over its appetite for special spending projects, announcing a new strategy of vetoes and executive action to cut the number of so-called earmarks in half during his final year in office and to open the rest to more scrutiny and debate.


Shortstop Omar Vizquel's 11-season tenure as an Indian ended Sunday when San Francisco signed him to a three-year deal worth $12.


A new software-based unlocking scheme for your iPhone makes it easier for those of us without soldering skills to leave AT&T. But the good times probably won't last.


Sabato 14: il primo clic-day per mettere in regola i lavoratori extracomunitari. Le ultime indicazioni del ministero"I tempi di attesa per la conferma della corretta ricezione della domanda possono variare da pochi secondi a 60 minuti"                                          Ore 8, corsa a 170.000 posti via web i moduli scaricati sono il triplo


Floppy disks, one of the most popular forms of storage for many years, will no longer be sold in PC World shops.


Palace hit by Rommedahl's tale of the unexpected

English Premiership strugglers Crystal Palace were hit by a killer last minute goal as they went down 1-0 to fellow Londoners Charlton.


The US welcomes North Korea's decision to invite UN nuclear monitors to discuss shutting down a key reactor.