Major management shakeups have become frequent at Yahoo in the past 10 months, as the company urgently tries to compete better, not only against archrival Google Inc. but also against nimble start-ups, and turn around its generally disappointing financial performance.


Details of 3m learner drivers lost, MPs told

Ruth Kelly tells Commons names, addresses and phone numbers of candidates have gone missing


Summary Box: Obesity Epidemic Reaches Tots

BABY FAT: More than 10 percent of U.S. children ages 2 to 5 are overweight — a figure 7 percent higher than in 1994, the American Heart Association reports.


Avvenuto a Palma Montechiaro il 2 dicembre 2006


Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, who was president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for three years during the height of the clergy molestation crisis, has been appointed by Pope John Paul II to serve as Archbishop of Atlanta, the archdiocese announced Thursday.


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon called opposition Labor party leader Shimon Peres yesterday to start talks on forming a coalition government, a government source said.


Afghanistan may plunge into 'failed state,' experts warn

Insurgency-wracked Afghanistan will become a failed state if urgent steps are not taken to tackle a deteriorating security situation and lackluster reconstruction and governance efforts, experts warned in separate reports Wednesday.


Federal officials have indefinitely suspended efforts to find six men trapped for nearly four weeks inside a coal mine after a robotic camera failed to provide any useful information, an attorney for the men's families said Friday.


W.House denies debating troop withdrawal

President George W. Bush has no plans to withdraw troops from Iraq now, the White House said on Monday, despite increasing pressure from members of his own Republican party for a change in war strategy.


Credit cards promise clear, simple language

Several bank credit card companies, responding to growing pressure from U.S. lawmakers, said on Wednesday they are working to do a better job of explaining fees and charges to consumers.


COUCH SLOUCH NHL lockout a boon for Canadian dentistry

For the second time in 10 years, the NHL has closed its doors. In 1994, we were a nation unprepared - how do you fill the void of turning the TV on once or twice a winter for five minutes or so to watch a game?


Japan in shock after earthquake devastation

Thousands of people were facing a second night in emergency shelters or out in the open yesterday after the deadliest earthquake to strike Japan in nine years left at least 21 people dead and more than 1,800 injured.


One of rock 'n' roll's great lost albums, the "Vanilla Tapes" recorded by punk rockers the Clash in 1979, has been rediscovered.


Yankees go for 5-game sweep over Red Sox

David Wells will try to prevent the Boston Red Sox from getting swept at home by the New York Yankees this afternoon. The Yankees, who have won the first four games of the series and now hold a 5 1/2 game lead in the AL East.


TRENTON, N.J. -- Web sites numerous states operate to help consumers easily compare pharmacy prices for prescription drugs often have missing, and sometimes outdated or inaccurate information, a nonpartisan health research group has found.


The most hyped new issue since Netscape chalked up a very tidy gain on its first day of trading. Peace reigns in the Valley ...


ELKHORN, Wis., Jan. 7 -- A dead woman's letter pointing the finger at her husband helps prove he poisoned her, a prosecutor said Monday as the man's murder trial began. His defense called it a touch of over-the-top theatrics she used to frame him for her suicide as punishment for his cheating.


Lottery Winner's Granddaughter Is Buried

Seventeen-year-old Brandi Bragg was laid to rest on Friday, almost two years to the day after her doting grandfather came into the great wealth that some say was Brandi's misfortune.


More Americans Than Ever File Their Taxes Online, Says IRS

A record 77 million Americans filed their 2006 tax returns electronically, according to the Internal Revenue Service.


Roddick turns up aces in gaining round of 16

NEW YORK -- Defending champion Andy Roddick finally met a seeded veteran in the third round of the US Open. Something of a challenge, right?


The athlete who failed a doping test is confirmed as a weightlifting bronze medallist.


Iraqi Premier's Relatives Kidnapped - Threatened with Beheading

Two members of the Iraqi prime ministerâs family have been abducted from their Baghdad home, his spokesman confirmed today. Kidnappers claimed to be holding three relatives.


Putin Threatens Preventive Terror Actions

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia is "seriously preparing" for pre-emptive strikes against terrorists, as Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for a school hostage-taking and other attacks that have claimed more than 430 lives.    Speaking to a meeting of world mayors in Moscow, Putin also made a veiled attack on the West, saying that double standards in dealing with terrorism are "disastrous for global security."   Putin didn't name any specific countries, but his comments appeared to be aimed against European and U.S...


Could differences in economic performance among the states actually determine how the election shakes out?


Unblinking Eye, Visual Diary: Warholâs Films

Andy Warholâs films, in retrospective at the Museum of the Moving Image, are records of a world in which an artist worked, played and built his identity.


The Phoenix Suns picked up veteran forward Jim Jackson in a trade made Friday with New Orleans.


Very few care that Ichiro is hitting machine

Ichiro Suzuki isn't some guy out there padding his statistics. Yeah, Seattle is a bad baseball team, but Ichiro was putting up great numbers when the Mariners were good.


Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can get the point they need to qualify for the Champions League knockout phase despite losing Thierry Henry for the crunch clash at Porto.


Democrats Question Kerry's Campaign Funds

Democratic Party leaders said Wednesday they want to know why Sen. John Kerry ended his presidential campaign with more than $15 million in the bank, money that could have helped Democratic candidates across the country.


EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio - It took more than half a century, but William Bourne finally received the dessert delivery he was promised by the mother of a Korean War comrade.


Oscar de la Hoya aims to put his retirement on ice and challenge Ricky Hatton next year.


Stocks Seen Weak on Oil Prices, Microsoft

U.S. stock futures were lower on  Friday, indicating a weak market open, as climbing oil prices  and a disappointing revenue outlook from software powerhouse  Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O weighed on Wall Street.


Damage consistent with the bends  has been found in sperm whale bones, Science magazine reports


(InfoWorld) - Amazon.com unveiled the Unbox Video Store on Thursday, a direct rival to Apple's iTunes 24-7 video store, which allows U.S. users to buy or rent TV shows, movies and other video content from the Internet. Amazon Unbox is offering thousands of DVD-quality videos from over 30 movie and TV studios, which can be stored on up to two PCs and two portable video players at once, the company said. When a user downloads a movie or show, Unbox automatically sends a second download file optimized for Windows Media-compatible portable devices. It also keeps track of media purchases on a personal page at Amazon's Your Media Library, and acts as a backup, allowing users to download video purchases onto an additional PC. Unbox is one of many new services aimed at capturing the growing interest in downloading video from the Internet. The service will compete with similar video download stores such as Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes, and is a direct threat to traditional DVD services from companies such as Blockbuster Inc. and Netflix Inc. Users interested in trying Unbox can go toÂ http://www.amazon.com/unbox. Amazon Unbox is offering a $1.99 rebate on a user's first purchase, enough for one free TV show. But new users will have to enter their credit card information into the system first as part of the registration process, and then download the Amazon Unbox Video Player software. Unbox is charging between $7.99 and $14.99 for most movies, and rentals of the latest movies for $3.99. Videos can also be sent as a gift. The company's Unbox RemoteLoad technology enables users to buy video from one PC, such as their home computer, and download it to another, Amazon said. Apple Computer OS users can not shop at Unbox. The service only works on Microsoft's Windows XP. Users with older PCs may also find it difficult to meet Unbox's hardware requirements. At minimum, a PC needs a 1.5GHz microprocessor and 512MB of memory, such as DRAM (dynamic RAM), in addition to a DirectX compliant video (64MB) and sound card. Users must also have an Internet connection capable of sustained 800Kbps data transfer rates, Amazon said. Unbox is offering a host of special offers to attract new users. From Sept. 14 through Sept. 27, for example, all of the final, cliffhanger episodes from last season's "CSI," including Las Vegas, Miami and New York, will be on sale for just $0.01, to promote the launch of the new season for all three series. The company is also offering all 79 episodes of the original "Star Trek" series, including the original pilot. Some of the movies available on Unbox include "Inside Man," "Failure to Launch," "Walk the Line," and "V is for Vendetta," as well as classics such as "Ben Hur," and "Poseidon Adventure." Some of the major movie studios signed on with Unbox include Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. Entertainment.


Mel Gibson's Alleged Stalker Ordered to Stand Trial

Los Angeles Superior Court judge Leland Harris ruled Thursday that there was enough evidence to try 34-year-old drifter Zack Sinclair on a felony count of stalking.


Bandi in scadenza: giornalisti e informatici

Selezioni della Fondazione Formenton, Scuola Normale di Pisa, Cnr, Politecnico di Milano. Sono 146 concorsi con i giorni contati


Ascoli, 18:52 - CALCIO, ASCOLI; TESSER: SIAMO PRONTI, PUNTO SU DELVECCHIO

Il tecnico dell'Ascoli Attilio Tesser è pronto a esordire sulla panchina bianconera. ''La squ...


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Meeting of Interior Ministers from European countries ends in ...

The Interior ministers from five major European countries ended a two-day meeting in Florence on Monday after failing to reach agreement over a plan to set up immigrant processing centers in Africa.


World number three golfer Tiger Woods of the United States and his new Swedish bride Elin Nordegren have come ashore in Barbados after spending their wedding night aboard a yacht following an elaborate wedding at a private club.


Ex imam di Milano ad Al Jazira, ho tentato 3 volte suicidio


Sharapova ousts Henin-Hardenne for maiden US crown

Russia's Maria Sharapova beat   Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4 6-4 in the U.S. Open   women's final on Saturday.


Varig Future in Doubt Amid Takeover Talks

The future of Varig, Brazil's flagship airline, was thrown into confusion Wednesday after the country's vice president downplayed a top official's announcement that the carrier would be taken over by the government to save it from collapsing under a mountain of debt.


Eriksson wants Beckham booking case closed

England coach Sven-GÃ¶ran Eriksson last night drew a line under the David Beckham yellow card furore. The Real Madrid midfielder went on the retreat yesterday and issued a formal


Healthy mice are successfully cloned from skin cells taken from adult mice, US researchers report.


Gary Price checks in with web search pioneer Matthew Koll, who shares his thoughts on the current and future state of the industry.


A Liberian-registered fuel tanker broke down in the Suez Canal early Sunday, blocking the passage of 40 ships and forcing the strategic Egyptian waterway's temporary closure, the Suez Canal authority said.


Stunned by the death of California Rep. Bob Matsui, Democrats head into the biggest legislative battle of President Bush's second term without their top Social Security expert.


John Kerry managed the best showing in decades for a Democratic presidential candidate among mainline Protestants, but his failure to capture a majority of Roman Catholics — people of his own faith — gave President Bush an important advantage in last November's election, according to a new survey.


Climatic change put an end to bison existence

An international research team claims that it was major climate change, not hunting that led to major bison extinction. Moving in huge herds, more than 20 million bison roamed the American West before white men arrived.


Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will not be running for president for Nigeria's ruling party next April.


NEW YORK - Former police commissioner and one-time Cabinet nominee Bernard Kerik said Wednesday he would resign as an executive at Giuliani Partners, former Mayor Rudolph Giulianiâs consulting firm.


A skier died Saturday and two others were injured after being buried in an avalanche in southeastern Austria, police said.


Elephant DNA Could Help Stem Ivory Trade

Analyzing the DNA of elephants may help trace the origins of ivory being sold illegally, information researchers hope will help foil such trade.


The state of Melaka is upset that scientists have named a new bat-borne virus after it, news reports said Sunday.


The Football Association confirms it will bid for the right to stage the 2018 World Cup.


(Sports Network) - Dwyane Wade followed up his career-high 37-point effort on Monday night with 22 points and nine assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 103-93 victory over the Washington Wizards in the back end of a home-and-home set on Tuesday at


AJAX pioneer emphasizes user experiences

(InfoWorld) - The inventor of the term AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), urged attendees at The Rich Web Experience conference in San Jose, Calif. Friday to emphasize user experience when designing products. Jesse James Garrett, founder of the Adaptive Path consulting firm and coiner of the term AJAX, stressed that users want a personal relationship with products they use. His emphasis on user experience echoed, to a degree, those made by Kevin Hoyt, Adobe Systems platform evangelist, during Hoyt's own presentation on Thursday. The brain mechanisms engaged when using an interactive product are the same mechanisms engaged when interacting with other human beings, Garrett said. "In other words, we relate to technology products as if they were people," he said. Garrett cited the iPod as an example of product that has presented an experience for the user. Even though it was not the first digital music player and has not had the most features, the iPod has been successful because of the experience it delivers, according to Garrett. Flickr is an example of Web company that has presented an experience, establishing itself as a hub for digital photography, Garrett said. AJAX, he said, has been about delivering rich experiences. He attributed the success of AJAX to the success of Google Maps. "I don't know if the concept of AJAX [would have] really taken off if it hadn't been for an example as compelling as Google Maps. With software development, there is a shift toward developing the user experience component first and working backward toward other components, Garrett said. Previously, developers started with a core of data and then dealt with business logic and then the user experience. Development of the Web, meanwhile, has reached an interesting point in time, Garrett said. Just as TV came into its own as a medium after 10 years, having first followed the paradigms of radio and theater, the central principles of the Web are starting to be understood after 10 years, he said. "For us on the Web, I think we're in a similar place in the evolution of the medium that we all work in," he said. But tools vendors have not seized the opportunity to make their Web development tools more compelling for developers, Garrett said. Noting the proliferation of AJAX toolkits and frameworks, Garrett said there would be a time when the good ones are separated form the bad ones. "I think there is an inevitable period of time that we're just going to have to ride out," Garrett said. Commenting on Web 2.0, Garrett said YouTube is the poster child for Web 2.0. "YouTube as a site has almost no value as a site if not for its users," said Garrett. "The value that people get out of it is the value that other people put into it."


Oil Hits Record $55 on Winter Fuel Fears

U.S. oil hit $55 a barrel on Friday as  traders worried over thin heating oil inventories ahead of  winter and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan predicted  the soaring costs would not crimp economic growth as they did  in the 1970s.


Four women emaciated by AIDS, perilously close to death and abandoned by the state health care system, cling tenaciously to life at a remote clinic where doctors give them one last fighting chance.


NEW YORK -- Regis Philbin has logged 15,188 hours on the tube, yielding him fame, fortune -- and now a place in the record books. Yesterday's broadcast of Live With Regis and Kelly gives the talk-show host the Guinness World Record for most hours on ...


Hewlett-Packard said Friday that it would start selling its version of the iPod digital music player next month and would unveil flat-panel televisions, media-enhanced computers and photo printers.


It all came down to a small, Utah-made device sitting inside an Idaho pottery kiln. This recent experiment at a national research laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho, may pave the way for an efficient means of extracting hydrogen from water.


Singapore raises concern over soil-borne disease after 23 deaths

Singapore health authorities have expressed concern over the tropical disease melioidosis following the deaths of 23 people out of 57 cases from January to July.


Sweden's Euro 2008 qualifier away to Denmark is abandoned after a fan tries to attack the referee.


Monito anche a Ue, deve camminare politicamente


The New York Yankees and New York Mets swapped lefthanded relievers on Friday, with the Yankees shipping Felix Heredia across the East River in exchange for Mike Stanton and cash considerations.


Serbia warns EU of "cutting corners" over Kosovo

Serbian President Boris Tadic warned the  European Union on Friday against "cutting corners" on Kosovo,  urging further dialogue on the future of the province which is  set to declare its independence from Belgrade.


North Korea Not Yet a Nuclear Weapons State: Seoul

North Korea's declaration that it  possesses nuclear weapons does not make it a nuclear weapons  state, South Korea's unification minister said on Monday.


Seeking new subscribers, Match.com is testing a Facebook app, considering a hookup with MySpace.


Speaking in a light-bathed room where her media company holds meetings and photo shoots, Martha Stewart announced Wednesday she would voluntarily begin serving her five-month prison term


The Carolina Panthers lost any hope of DeShaun Foster playing again this season when it was determined Monday the running back needs surgery on his broken collarbone.


Warner goes Blu-ray exclusively, delivering crushing blow to HD DVD

Warner Brothers is dumping HD DVD and going Blu-ray exclusively. Does this spell the end of the format war?


United Technologies Making Bid for Kidde

United Technologies (UTC), the parent company of security product manufacturer and integrator Chubb, is making an offer to purchase fire and safety product manufacturer Kidde plc.


Londra, 11:24 - CALCIO, IRLANDA: FEDERAZIONE SMENTISCE ARRIVO TRAPATTONI

La Federcalcio irlandese ha smentito l'arrivo dell'allenatore italiano Giovanni Trapattoni sulla pan...


Dutch prosecutors say a Muslim accused of killed film-maker Theo van Gogh will face terrorism-related charges.


Robots to do dangerous, unwelcome jobs for humans

New York, Oct. 21. (PTI): With rapid development of science and technology, 'Obedient' robots are poised to take over dangerous, unwelcome and even welcome jobs from humans over the next few years, a new study has said.


Official in fake reporters flap out of job

A Bush administration official whose department had government workers pose as journalists in a news conference has been dropped from a planned new job as media chief for the top U.S. spy agency.


Pope John Paul II led prayers for peace and a more tranquil future, pilgrims flocked to Bethlehem and Iraqis stayed away from church for fear of bomb attacks as Christians around the world celebrated Christmas over the weekend.


Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the release of Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal for the Playstation 2 console.


Should schools teach about heart disease?

DALLAS - Schools should be more aggressive in teaching children about heart disease and the risks of bad diet and little exercise, the American Heart Association said Monday.


NBA Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson are in trouble with the NBA again. The central figures in the brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills were each suspended without pay by the league yesterday for the first seven games of next season because of their most recent legal problems. Artest, now with the Sacramento Kings, pleaded no contest in May ...


Japan's Fukuda wins PM vote, to form new cabinet

Japan's Yasuo Fukuda was chosen as prime minister by parliament's lower house on Tuesday, ensuring him the nation's top job and setting the stage to form a cabinet that must confront a feisty opposition keen to force an election.


What you learn about people â and yourself â when you need them to donate an organ.


Oil major YUKOS will hold a shareholders meeting on Dec. 20 to consider whether to file for bankruptcy or liquidate the firm after it was hit with huge


This fourth priority's main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. A San Francisco judge ordered Microsoft to pay lawyers involved in its $1.


Sarbox Not the Only Compliance Challenge

Enterprise software makers and the companies they serve have done much gnashing of teeth in the last year over meeting the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Sarbox). But Sarbox is only one of many regulatory challenges that organizations are struggling to meet, AMR Research's John Hagerty stresses.


Ask.com brings new dimension to Web search

Internet search engine Ask.com has been chasing market leader Google Inc. for years without making much headway, but that hasn't deterred its engineers from trying to set the pace for innovation.


Rabbi Feels Wrath Over Removal of Yule Trees

SEATTLE, Dec. 11 -- A local rabbi is receiving hate mail and angry phone calls, his attorney said Monday, after officials at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport removed Christmas trees over the weekend.


Blog: RAID level zero increases the chances that a hard disk failure will wipe out your data. You may be using it and not be aware.


The company said that federal regulators have intensified their inquiry into the company's business practices from an informal to a formal investigation, raising the possibility of embarrassing and expensive penalties down the line.


Engineering firm Rolls-Royce says its plans to cut up to 2,300 jobs to reduce costs and improve efficiency.


Three Indonesian Christians sentenced to death for attacks against Muslims in 2000 are executed.


Faith and War: For Recruiter, Saying ÂGo ArmyÂ Is a Hard Job

Sgt. Cameron Murad must persuade native Arabic speakers to enlist and serve with front-line troops in Iraq.


Bayer pulls plug on development of new chemotherapy product

The German chemicals and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer said it has halted its development of a new chemotherapy treatment Taxane, currently in Phase II of clinical trials, after tests showed the product was not sufficiently effective.


The 100-day Hollywood writers strike took a $2.5 billion toll on the Los Angeles County economy Â less than previously estimated.


Scotland defender Gary Caldwell refused to become embroiled in the debate over whether Berti Vogts should quit - but admitted the players had no option but to produce a win in Moldova.


Teemu Selanne scored his 500th goal and the Columbus Blue Jackets hired a new coach. Still, neither managed to win.


Alitalia intanto ha convocato sindacati presenti in azienda


L'ex tecnico dell'Atalanta sostituirÃ  Francesco Guidolin sulla panchina rosaneroIl patron: "Sia chiaro Amauri resta con noi, le voci che lo danno in partenza sono false""                                            Palermo, Zamparini annuncia "Colantuono prossimo allenatore"                                                                                In arrivo il portiere della Nazionale Marco Amelia e un attaccante


Italy's government and its fashion chiefs are working on a manifesto to crack down on the use of ultra-thin teenagers on the catwalk, as pressure grows on the fashion world to promote healthier looks.


Chinese dissident Liu Jingsheng is freed after a decade in jail but says his freedom of speech is limited.


FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida  - A Florida judge on Thursday ordered that new DNA samples be taken from the body of Anna Nicole Smith but made no decision on whether her boyfriend or her mother has the right to bury the former Playboy Playmate.


Several readers have asked us to check this surprising statistic, often used by Edwards. The language may be overly dramatic, but the figure is an official one, from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The department believes that one-third of the adult homeless population of the United States "have...


Roma, 20:15 - CALCIO, LA DINAMO KIEV HA PRESO FRANCESE BELGHAZOUANI

La Dinamo Kiev ha acquistato il centrocampista Chahir Belghazouani. Belghazouani giocava coi frances...


Top general won't apologize for remarks on gays

The top U.S. military officer, Marine Gen. Peter Pace, doesn't plan to apologize for telling a newspaper that homosexuality is immoral, his senior staff told CNN on Tuesday.


The Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has called for unity during a speech to thousands of ruling party members in the capital Harare.


Economics minister says Slovakia should try to postpone closure of nuclear reactor

Slovakia should try to change the terms of an agreement with the European Union that says the country should close two nuclear reactors in 2006 and 2008, the economics minister said Wednesday, arguing that both ...


Plaid Cymru launches a website calling on trade unionists to consider halting contributions to Labour.


Congress Calls 5 Detectives to Hewlett-Packard Hearing

Five additional witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear Thursday before a Congressional hearing on the Hewlett-Packard spying case.


English film score composer Sir Malcolm Arnold dies in hospital after a brief illness at the age of 84.


Basque separatist leader jailed after truce ends

The leader of banned Basque separatist party Batasuna was jailed for praising terrorism on Friday, just three days after ETA rebels called off a ceasefire with the Spanish government.


The Phil Spector murder trial entered its seventh week with the emphasis again turning to forensic evidence and the defense losing a bid for a mistrial.


British seaside resorts risk becoming no-go areas for families if they do not crack down on drink-fuelled louts, a leading tourism chief is warning.


President Hugo Chavez visited flood-ravaged Bolivia on Saturday to show off the fact that Venezuela has pledged 10 times more aid than the Bush administration. But local leaders gave him a cool reception, accusing him of meddling in Bolivian politics.


Does Free Domain Registration Promote Malware?

Easy, anonymous registration boosts sites used for spamming or hosting malicious apps, McAfee says.


CAIRO, Dec. 26 -- Turkey pressed an intensifying offensive against Kurdish guerrillas in neighboring Iraq on Wednesday, sending warplanes across the border to bomb suspected winter hideouts of the rebels, the Turkish military said.


Store Orders 30 Tons of Jumbo Jelly Beans

WAKARUSA, Ind. - Thirty tons of jumbo jelly beans would be enough to satisfy even the sweetest tooth. That's exactly what the owners of The Dime Store in northern Indiana are hoping.


Louis John Sutter, who watched six sons play in the NHL, died Thursday following a lengthy illness. He was 73.


German Opel Plant Workers Keep Up Protest

Hundreds of workers at an Opel car plant in Germany kept up a protest outside the factory gates Sunday against plans by parent company General Motors for thousands of job cuts, demanding assurances that there will be no compulsory layoffs.


The Spaniard has played in two victories in his first three starts - a 3-0 win over Birmingham and a 5-1 triumph over Rosenborg in the Champions League - after replacing Jens Lehmann.


A Very Queer Party in a Very Medieval Place

I'm standing on a staircase inside Vienna's sprawling, neo-Gothic City Hall, preparing to snap a photograph of Saint Sebastian.


Sprint Corp., FON.N  the No. 3  U.S. wireless telephone service company, on Monday said its  2004 results would meet its prior estimates, and the company  released its outlook for earnings and revenues in 2005.


New Gere film highlights war crimes hunt

Richard Gere said he hopes his new film, "Spring Break in Bosnia," will raise questions about why those wanted for the Balkans' worst wartime atrocities remain at large.


Michael Eisner, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Co., will leave the company in 2006, The Associated Press is reporting.


Greek conservatives lead with 41.9 pct: exit poll

An exit poll showed Greece's ruling conservative New Democracy party winning 41.9 percent of the vote on Sunday and enough seats in parliament to form a government.


Over 25,000 families in Indonesia are still waiting for new homes two years after the tsunami, Oxfam warns.


China encourages banks to look overseas for targets

XIANGHE, China  - China will push its banks to forge deeper into overseas markets for acquisitions and a global profile, a top bank regulator said on Sunday.


Stay close to home for lower food prices.


NEW YORK  - The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. and NBC engaged in eleventh-hour sessions Sunday to try to save the boycott-stricken Golden Globes, with NBC appearing to be seriously considering pulling the telecast as a result of the Hollywood writers strike.


Francis Leads Magic Past Cavaliers 105-102

Steve Francis had 30 points and tied a season high with 13 assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-102 on Tuesday night to spoil LeBron James' return.


Discovery astronauts install huge truss to space station

Two astronauts from the space shuttle Discovery stepped into the void of space, completing the first of three spacewalks designed to extend and rewire the International Space Station.


For 10 years, Ariel Mutual Funds and Charles Schwab have issued an annual report on the saving and investing habits of middle- and upper-income blacks.


The Supreme Court said Tuesday that a Muslim inmate cannot sue the government over the disappearance of the prisoner's copies of the Quran and a prayer rug.


NBA Wrap: Raptors Come Back to Beat Wizards

Jalen Rose scored 26 points as the Toronto Raptors equaled their biggest comeback to rally from a 22-point deficit and edge the Washington Wizards 103-100 on Friday.


'Pinot' Wins an Oscar for Word of the Year

And the Oscar for Hollywood's word  of the year goes to "pinot," as in pinot noir, the wine variety  of choice in "Sideways," one the five films nominated this year  for a best picture Academy Award.


Viaggiare con i blogger il mondo passa dai link

Arriva il BlogDay, per far comunicare culture diverse. Le regole? Linkare i vostri cinque blog preferiti. E poi lasciarsi andare


Escaped inmate who cheated David Letterman nabbed

HELENA, Montana  - Two Montana State Prison escapees, including a man accused of plotting to kidnap David Letterman's son two years ago, were captured on Wednesday in wooded areas in northwestern Montana, authorities said.


And alternatives to Donkeys Letters eDonkey got its, er, ass kicked in the New York courts last week. And the RIAA owns its front page. And any visitor's IP addresses, it reckons. So, what to do, for the determined downloader?â¦


By Ryan Blitstein, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Jan. 31--At long last, Vista is here. But Tuesday's San Francisco launch  of Microsoft's new computer operating system, which it hopes will  revolutionize the technology world, didn't pack much punch.


Kagame accuses France of supporting Rwanda genocide

Rwandan President Paul Kagame accused  France on Wednesday of actively supporting the 1994 genocide in  his country when 800,000 people were slaughtered.


Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.35 percent  on Thursday, snapping a nine-day slide on a technical bounce in  major exporters, but it ended the April-September fiscal first  half down 7.61 percent.


Investors welcomed an upbeat profit report from Wal-Mart as a sign that consumers might not be as afraid of spending as the market has feared.


Olmert vows to protect Israel from Palestinian rockets

Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert promised Monday to protect Israeli communities targeted by Palestinian rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.


Police are to take no further action after investigating claims Cherie Blair gestured to slap a teenager.


Rite Aid posts unexpected profit, shares rise

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


Vijay Singh was hard at work at the Canadian Open on Wednesday, two days after a disappointing loss to Tiger Woods.


RIVERHEAD, NY Dec 13, 2004 - Daniel Pelosi was convicted of second-degree murder Monday in the 2001 bludgeoning death of a millionaire investment banker who was beaten as he slept in the bedroom of his mansion.


Palm, Vodafone to ship 3G Treo 750v on 2 October

Palm and Vodafone have launched the Treo 750v, the PDA maker's new 3G Euro-centric smart phone, and pledged to ship the gadget on 2 October in the UK.â¦


Doctor's office right joint to ask about arthritis drugs ...

One area physician wishes his patients would call to seek his advice before going cold turkey when it comes to three widely prescribed arthritis medications - Vioxx, Bextra and Celebrex.


Many are willing to bet that media companies will want to share ad revenue with the popular video Web site, despite questions about piracy.


How one state is re-engineering its schools for the new century


Palm  on Wednesday introduced  a compact portable computer aimed at helping business travelers  better manage their e-mail and documents on the go without the  bulk of carrying a laptop PC.


Police arrest three over southern Nepal bombing

Police in ethnically-tense southern Nepal said Thursday they have arrested three people in connection with a bombing at an election rally that injured 55 people.


The Phoenix Suns were off and running as never before last night, and the Indiana Pacers hardly knew what hit them. Shawn Marion scored 21 points and Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 14 rebounds to help the Suns rout the Pacers, 124-89, for their sixth straight victory and NBA-best 30th of the year, one more than they won all ...


Court: Reporters Must Testify in CIA Leak Case

A U.S. appeals court ruled on  Tuesday that two journalists must testify before a federal  grand jury about their confidential sources in an investigation  into a leak that exposed the identity of a covert CIA  operative.


A removal company is contacting hundreds of families whose personal belongings were lost in a large fire at a storage depot.


Arsenal stroll to a comfortable win over Porto to go two points clear at the top of Group G.


Stigma Numbs Tanzania's Attempts at Battling Leprosy

Paulina Nungu believes witchcraft  was behind the leprosy which ate away her index finger and some  of her toes.


HALLE, Germany  - Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber outplayed third seed James Blake on Friday to seal a place in the semi-finals of the Halle Open with a 6-4 6-3 success.


Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee swung at San Diego pitcher Chris Young after he was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning Saturday, setting off a benches-clearing skirmish between the teams.


PeopleSoft board won't negotiate takeover with Oracle

PeopleSoft (Profile, Products, Articles) Inc. won't discuss a sale to Oracle (Profile, Products, Articles) Corp. for a price of $24 per share, the company's board of directors


Valencia Wins in Primera Liga to Close Gap on Leader Barcelona

Defending champion Valencia beat Espanyol 3-0 to close within 10 points of Primera Liga soccer leader Barcelona, while Real Madrid dropped to fifth after losing 1-0 at home to Sevilla.


The New Orleans Hornets, off to a 2-24 start, traded shooting guard David Wesley to the Houston Rockets for Jim Jackson and Bostjan Nachbar on Monday.


NASA engineers are assessing two small areas on the space shuttle Atlantis that may have received some damage during Thursday's launch and ascent, officials said Saturday. In addition, a spacewalk scheduled for Sunday has been postponed until Monday, with one of the two astronauts scheduled to take it -- Germany's Hans Schlegel -- to be replaced.


Madrid, 12:43 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: NO ALLA ROMA PER CICINHO

Il Real Madrid dichiara incedibile Cicinho. ''Non trattiamo per il brasiliano'', ha detto il ds dell...


By Frank Michael Russell, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  May 27--Zuckerberg is chief executive of Palo Alto social-networking site Facebook, which has chosen to go it alone as it competes with MySpace and other Internet giants.


Yahoo Buys Zimbra, Maker of Software Services

Yahoo Inc. has agreed to buy Zimbra Inc., a privately held company whose Web hosted collaboration and messaging suite is considered a successful example of the software-as-a-service model (SAAS).


Intercytex artificial skin heals wounds in tests

A British biotechnology company has  developed a long-lasting artificial skin that has produced  promising results in healing wounds in early clinical trials.


KARACHI: President Pervez Musharraf would be violating the constitution if he reneged on his pledge to step down as army chief later this year, a former chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court said yesterday.


(CP) - Barry Bonds became the third member of the 700 club on Friday night. But the Giants slugger still clings to hope of adding a World Series title to his list of accomplishments, which is why Friday's


PRAGUE, Oct 24 (IPS) - Corruption remains a key -- and unresolved - issue  in the Czech Republic's moves to reach the standards of  Western Europe.


UK music group EMI rejects a Â£2.1bn takeover from Warner Music as too low.


Setback for the Defense in a Hollywood Wiretapping Case

A federal judge has refused to suppress evidence in a case accusing Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano of illegally wiretapping stars.


U.S. Airstrike Hits Fallujah for 4th Day

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A U.S. jet fired missiles Friday in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, the fourth day of attacks targeting the city where U.S...


Film Noir With Fantasy and a Transsexual Femme Fatale

The new film by the great Spanish director Pedro AlmodÃ³var is a delirious, headlong immersion and reinvention of film noir.


The death toll from Sunday's huge sea surges spirals towards 60,000 as recovery workers reach outlying areas.


U.S. Treasuries prices turned lower  for a third straight session on Tuesday, unnerved by a mix of  softer oil, firmer stocks and economic optimism from Federal  Reserve officials.


Two ads warning cigarette smoke contains the radioactive substance that killed a Russian spy have been withdrawn.


Pronto a confronto con Berlusconi, al centro le cose da fare


Investigators said Sunday that engine failure apparently caused a plane carrying skydivers to nosedive soon after takeoff, killing six people, including a man who was a member of the U.S. Parachute Team and had made thousands of jumps.


Economy reaps benefits of migrant workers: TUC

Britain draws big economic benefits from an influx of migrant workers, particularly from eastern Europe, according to a report published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).


Firenze, 15:25 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; PRANDELLI: DUE SETTIMANE DECISIVE

Uscita dalla zona pericolo grazie ad una serie di risultati positivi, la Fiorentina puÃ² guardare con...


Systems to stop cars starting if the driver is drunk get the backing of MPs who are examining future transport.


Soldier's Question Brings Armored Humvee Issue to the Fore

(Indianapolis-December 10, 2004) - Both of Indiana's US senators are now calling on the Bush administration to send more armored Humvees to the troops in Iraq.


Real Madrid Stadium Evacuated in ETA Bomb Threat

Some 70,000 people were forced to  evacuate Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium minutes before  the end of a league match on Sunday after a bomb threat in the  name of ETA Basque separatist guerrillas.


Republicans Call for Annan's Resignation; UN Members Stand By Him

Posted December 2, 2004 - President Bush said he is looking forward to a âfull accountingâ and âdisclosure of the factsâ about the allegations of corruption surrounding the United Nations oil-for-food program.


JERUSALEM -- Ending 12 turbulent years of trying to resolve the Israel-Palestinian conflict, UN mediator Terje Roed-Larsen said yesterday the solution remains simple: two states side by side.


CANTERBURY, England -- Lance Armstrong knew a thing or two about bouncing back from a crash to win a Tour de France stage.


On 25 October 2003 Cornel Nistorescu, editor in chief of the Bucharest daily "Evenimentul zilei," told readers in an editorial that the Expres publishing group, which he had helped establish in 1992, would soon ...


Swept out to sea, unable to swim and survived

Sunil Raman hears the story of a student who survived being swept out to sea in Tamil Nadu, despite being unable to swim.


San Paolo, 14:27 - CALCIO, PRESIDENTE SAN PAOLO: ADRIANO DEVE PREGARE DI PIU'

"Adriano dovrebbe pregare di piÃ¹". Ã questa secondo il presidente del San Paolo, Juvenal Juvencio, l...


HHS awards contract for H5N1 avian flu vaccine

Sep 21, 2004 (CIDRAP News) - In a bid to limit the threat of an influenza pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding a contract to Aventis Pasteur Inc.


Dec 07  - Celebrex (celecoxib) does not raise the risk of heart attack to the extent that Vioxx (rofecoxib) does, according to an early online release from the Annals of Internal Medicine.


Bacterium infecting troops from Iraq, Afghanistan

SAN ANTONIO - Government health officials are urging stronger infection control procedures in military hospitals following a number of infections among troops wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.


A University of Connecticut scientist may have discovered a new and efficient way to clone


Bush Spending Spree Continues, More Cash to Burn

President Bush's campaign spent $45.8 million in July, the bulk of it on advertising, but he still had about $32.5 million left to spend before he accepts his party's nomination next month, according to a filing released on Friday.


SOELDEN, Austria  - Sweden's Anja Paerson picked  up where she left off last season with a victory in the giant  slalom which opened the new Alpine ski World Cup campaign  Saturday.


U.N. sees Iraq progress despite misgivings

The United Nations envoy to Baghdad said on Wednesday he would present a positive picture of progress in Iraq in a report to the Security Council despite earlier having serious misgivings about reconciliation efforts.


South Africa produced a commanding second half performance to hammer England 55-22 in the second Test here on Saturday.


Bush Nominates His Top Counsel for Justice Post

President Bush on Wednesday nominated Alberto R. Gonzales, the White House counsel and a longtime political loyalist, to be his next attorney general.


Qatar's grab of a slice of the London Stock Exchange and its bid for British supermarket chain Sainsbury's underline the tiny Gulf state's ambition to become a global economic player and diversify revenues despite its vast gas wealth.


Analysis: Longhorn's loss may be some users' gain

Users and developers gain more than they lose from Microsoft's decision to add several Longhorn technologies to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, even as the company scales back plans for the next Windows operating system.


Groups target medical mistakes to save lives

A group of health care leaders said on Tuesday they were banding together to make U.S. hospitals less dangerous places to get well.


The makers of some antidepressants never published the results of about a third of the drug trials that they conducted to win government approval, a new study suggests.


Roddick splits with Gilbert after 1{ years

Andy Roddick fired coach Brad Gilbert this weekend after 11/2 years together that yielded a US Open title and the No. 1 ranking. No specific reason was given for the surprising split in a statement Roddick released Monday through SFX Sports Group.


DAVIS CUP: Ferrero counting on clay to hold back Roddick

MADRID: Juan Carlos Ferrero hopes slow clay courts will help Spainâs Davis Cup players claim a first tennis victory over world number two Andy Roddick when they meet the United States in the final in Seville this week.


Film-maker Franco Zeffirelli is the first Italian citizen to receive an honorary knighthood from Britain.


The UN sends experts to study Lebanon's environment following the conflict with Israel.


Ian McKellen is a great--and famous--actor. âKing Learâ is great Shakespeare. Together theyâre the hottest ticket in the country.


Mark Regan has become England's latest injury concern ahead of next weekend's Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham.


Africa summit focus shifts from Kenya to Chad

A summit of African Union leaders shifted its attention Friday from the crisis in Kenya to Chad, with delegates voicing fears of a major conflict that could scupper peace efforts in Sudan.


Levi ties tournament record to lead Constellation Classic

Wayne Levi tied a tournament record with an 8-under 64 and held a one-shot lead over Rodger Davis after the first round of the Constellation Energy Classic on Friday.


Recording industry urges students to stop downloads

The U.S. recording industry on  Wednesday stepped up efforts to stop college students from  downloading pirated music online and offered students a way to  settle the disputes out of court.


Hamas: Arab State May Have Helped in Syria Killing

The militant Palestinian group Hamas said Monday an Arab country might have helped Israel assassinate one of its leaders in Damascus, an act it called "treason.


EU environment ministers are to try to agree on cutting harmful emissions by 20% from 1990 levels by 2020.


The latest opinion polls in the United States show that Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry faces a tough battle in trying to take the White House from its current occupant, President George Bush.


[TS] Sports of The Times: Good Results Can Erase a Bad Reputation

Zach Randolph has been trouble free for three years, and now he is Knick. Depending on your perspective, his troubles are either just beginning or he is now facing a rainbow.


Government policy is driving Muslims in the UK into the arms of violent extremists, a report claims.


Universities want to encourage more overseas students - who pay full fees - to the UK, a report says.


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - The largest peacetime  relief effort in history struggled on Friday to reach  black-hole areas of Indonesia's Aceh, while doctors, troops and  relief workers raced to keep tsunami survivors alive.


Harry Potter book breaks global record at Borders

The final book about boy wizard Harry Potter broke a single-day record at Borders Group Inc., selling about 1.2 million copies worldwide.


PHP Magazine: Latest PHPBarnstormer Released

PHP Magazine has released their latest issue of the PHPBarnstormer column (#21).


'I love you' trumps Iraqi sectarian divide

At mass wedding, 70 couples are feted by a media magnate promoting Iraqi reconciliation.


After months of litigation, Proxim and Symbol Technologies have finally settled their legal spat. Proxim has agreed to pay $22.75 million, plus a 2 percent royalty on future sales of certain products.


US Drug Firms Eye More Lures for 'BioShield' Work

A month after a new U.S. law encouraging the development of medicines to counter bioterrorism, some drugmakers are lobbying for more incentives to make products that may never be used.


ADV: $150,000 Mortgage for Under $690/Month

Mortgage rates are at record lows. Save $1000s on your mortgage payment. Free quotes.


Gaza lights up as Israel eases fuel blockade

Israel resumed fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip's main power plant on Tuesday, offering limited respite from a blockade that plunged much of the Hamas-ruled territory into darkness and touched off international protests.


CBS Says Was Misled About Bush Documents

NEW YORK - CBS apologized Monday and said it was misled about the authenticity of documents used to support a "60 Minutes" story that questioned President Bush's Vietnam War-era National Guard service, after several experts denounced them as fakes.   "We should not have used them," CBS News President Andrew Heyward said...


NASA To Send Space Shuttle Discovery and Seven Astronauts on STS ...

NASA, the American space agency responsible for putting a man on the moon but who also lost seven astronauts in its 2003 Columbia Shuttle voyage and seven astronauts in its 1986 Challenger take-off, says the first space shuttle mission since the disaster


Statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol, may also fight HIV, a study suggests.


Yahoo chases Google in mobile search race

Yahoo has unveiled its own version of a search facility for mobile phones hot on the heels of similar software from US rival Google.


Flaming truck smashes into Children's Aid building

WINDSOR, ONT. - A pickup truck loaded with propane tanks and gasoline cans smashed into the Children's Aid Society building in Windsor, Ont.


Finanziaria: pronti ai ritocchi di âfine annoâ

ROMA - Dopo che lâaltra notte la commissione bilancio del Senato ha approvato il maxi-emendamento del governo alla finanziaria, contenente la riforma fiscale, ieri Ã¨ spuntata lâipotesi di un decreto di fine anno che recepisca alcune norme che non


British troops stop to detonate a roadside bomb they found near their base in Basra, Iraq Friday Nov. 5, 2005. Thursday insurgents attacked British troops at a checkpoint in central Iraq, killing three and


Britain to cut Iraq troop levels by a quarter

Britain announced on Wednesday the withdrawal of almost one quarter of its troops from Iraq in coming months, just as thousands of additional U.S. soldiers were arriving there to try to restore order in Baghdad.


A man who initially survived a shooting that left six dead at a German restaurant dies in hospital.


New York (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Like an oil slick in the sea, the scandal related to the Oil-for-food (OFF) programme is getting bigger and bigger.


IAEA sets deadline for Iran to halt nuclear action

Friday prayers in Iran rang with defiance in the face of expected tough action from the UN nuclear watchdog over suspicions this country is trying to build a nuclear bomb.


Radcliffe signed for final 'Harry Potter' films

Daniel Radcliffe has signed on to play Harry Potter in big-screen versions of the final two installments of J.K. Rowling's books about the boy wizard, studio Warner Bros said Monday.


Putin says no plan to orchestrate succession

President Vladimir Putin pledged on  Thursday to give Russians a "free democratic choice" in next  year's presidential election and said he would express his own  preferences during the campaign.


HP's Dunn says she has no plans to resign

Hewlett-Packard Co.   Chairman Patricia Dunn on Friday defended her role in an  inquiry into a boardroom leak that has led to a California  state investigation, and said she has no plans to resign unless  asked by the board.


Mobile phone use in hospitals poses danger: study

Using mobile phones near hospital beds or important equipment is dangerous and could switch off ventilators or disrupt pacemakers, Dutch researchers said on Thursday.


Rapper Lil' Kim, whose perjury trial is set for early next year, says the charges against her are a "witch hunt against the hip hop industry."


A head teachers' group believes online marking of papers is contributing to inaccurate exam results.


(CNN) -- A liquid substance that forced authorities to shut down the Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for several hours Wednesday has been determined to be a component used to make perfume, a fire department official said.


IMF official calls on US to take on deficits

WASHINGTON Rodrigo de Rato, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said Monday that the dollar might need to fall and that the United States would have to tackle its growing indebtedness to ease a threat to the world economy.


African Leaders Discuss Sudanese Conflict

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, right, talks to Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, left, during a meeting on Sudan's Darfur region in Tripoli, Libya Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004.


Guess who's still the richest man in America?

Bill Gates kept his ranking as the richest person in the United States, boosting his worth to $48-billion. But investor Warren Buffett has edged closer to the top of the rich list, Forbes magazine said on Friday.


Wenger: We do not think of a catastrophe

Arsene Wenger will remind his players of their 4-0 demolition of PSV when he takes his weary team to Eindhoven for what could be the defining moment in this latest Champions League campaign.


Shareholders of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc.  and CBOT Holdings Inc.  on Monday voted convincingly to merge the two giant futures exchanges under one roof.


Extra counseling doesn't help smokers quit

NEW YORK  - Neither basic nor weekly smoking cessation support offered by primary care practices improve quit rates more than that achieved with nicotine replacement therapy alone, according to study results published in the journal Thorax.


French PM calls emergency meeting after failure to secure hostage ...

The French government convoked Monday an emergency meeting over the release of two French journalists still held in hostage in Iraq, after parliamentary deputy Didier Julia's failure to secure their release.


Michael Beasley scored 25 points and Bill Walker had 19 as Kansas State ended a 24-year home losing streak against its rival Kansas.


Bush, Kerry Campaign in West Before Debate

SANTA FE, N.M. - Bracing for their final debate, John Kerry accused President Bush of favoring "friends in the oil industry" over consumers strapped with rising fuel bills on Monday while Bush said his challenger so misunderstood the war on terror that he thought it could be reduced to "a nuisance" akin to prostitution or illegal gambling...


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Disaster May Help Bring Peace to Restive Aceh

Aceh, the isolated Indonesian province  that accounts for more than half of the known deaths from last  week's earthquake and tsunami, is no stranger to tragedy, and  some believe this latest one may help end another.


Dubai - A message posted on an Islamist website said on Monday the militant group of al-Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi had killed one of two Americans it was holding hostage.


Law rules after court overturns German gold

Leslie Law tonight became Great Britain's first eventing gold medallist since 1972 - without leaving his Hereford home. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the combined British, French and American


Palm to unveil new Treo model next month

Handheld computer and phone maker Palm  Inc.  is to unveil the latest version of its Treo smart  phone next month as it attempts to revive sales hit by tough  competition and problems with previous models.


Australia Sets India 543 to Win; Martyn Misses Out on Century

Damien Martyn fell three runs short of his third straight century as Australia's cricketers closed on a first series win in India in 35 years by setting the home side a record victory target of 543.


Poetic "Fugitive Pieces" opens Toronto film festival

The Toronto International Film Festival opened on Thursday with drama "Fugitive Pieces" telling a poetic tale that asks audiences to find hope even when faced with atrocities of war.


Vijay Singh won the Deutsche Bank Championship to knock Tiger Woods from No. 1 in the world golf rankings after a record 264 consecutive weeks.


The notion that names of Web sites can be valuable, cash-generating assets just like stocks, bonds or property appears to be gaining a broader acceptance.


With Purchase of Consul, IBM Extends Its Reach in Herndon's Software 'Hotbed'

IBM yesterday announced plans to buy Consul Risk Management, a compliance and security software company with the bulk of its developers in Herndon -- the third local software firm bought in IBM's recent buying binge.


Cagliari, 19:57 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI: CONTICCHIO SI ALLENA IN GRUPPO

Allenamento pomeridiano per il Cagliari in vista della gara di sabato sera contro la Sampdoria. Il t...


Google acquires Web-calling service GrandCentral

Google Inc. has acquired  GrandCentral Communications, a start-up that lets users manage  their existing phones and voice mailboxes over the Web as if  they were a single account, the company said on Monday.


Abuses Endangered Veterans in Cancer Drug Experiments

Scores of patients at the V.A. hospital in Albany were put at risk, and employees say bigger concerns were dismissed by officials.


Chirac in London for Entente Cordiale talks

Tony Blair is set to hold Entente Cordiale talks with Jacques Chirac, the French president, in London today. The talks, to mark 100 years of the relationship, are likely to be tense with regards to relations with America and the war in Iraq.


Parigi, 12:43 - MOTO, DORNA RITIRA PROPOSTA MONOGOMMA

La Dorna, la società organizzatrice del mondiale Motogp, ha ritirato la proposta della monogo...


Michigan introduces Rich Rodriguez as new head coach

The University of Michigan, traditionally one of the top college football powers, introduced Rich Rodriguez as its new head coach on Monday.


TV Sports: During a Brawl, Words of Disgust and Indifference

On MSG Network, the Knicksâ play-by-play announcer, Mike Breen, was so critical that he sounded pained by the playersâ roles in the miniriot.


JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israel's military said Saturday that its 17-day incursion into the northern Gaza Strip struck a heavy blow against Palestinian militants routinely firing makeshift rockets into southern Israel.


French Socialists vote "yes" to EU constitution

In a boost to supporters of the EU's proposed new constitution, members of Fr ance's opposition Socialists voted "yes" to the plan in a ballot of party members.


Hollywood Stars Forced to Flee London Hotel Fire

Hollywood actor Jim Carrey, in London to  promote his latest movie "Lemony Snicket's A Series of  Unfortunate Events," was forced to flee his hotel on Thursday  after a fire broke out.


Update 8: Oil Prcies Up Friday, but Down for Week

Oil prices rebounded Friday but remained below $50 a barrel after declining 4 percent over the past week due to rising US supplies of crude and natural gas.


Sweden's H and M in talks to buy Portugal's largest retail chain

Swedish fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz is in talks to buy all 35 shops belonging to Macmoda, Portugal's largest clothing retail chain.


The UN-backed war crimes court for Sierra Leone sentences three rebel leaders to long prison terms.


Swans fitted with transmitters in bird flu fight

Outfitting swans with super-light Teflon backpacks containing solar-powered GPS satellite transmitters is the latest way scientists and researchers are trying to fight the spread of avian influenza.


Depp - who plays author JM Barrie in the movie - was asked if, like Peter Pan, he would like to stay young forever. Heartthrob Johnny Depp says he actually enjoys aging.


British, Irish PMs to unveil proposals for N. Irish peace process

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart Bertie Ahern are due to publish their proposals Wednesday to restore the power-sharing government in Northern Ireland


They have returned to Japan like conquering heroes, although they have not won a race since their team returned to Formula One four years ago.


McCain, Romney in tight race as Michigan votes

Republican voters in Michigan make their choices in the U.S. presidential race on Tuesday, with native son Mitt Romney battling for political survival in a primary that could either revive or sink his campaign.


Gates says U.S. trying to ease tone in Iran dispute

SEVILLE, Spain  - Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday dismissed suggestions that Washington had raised its rhetoric against Iran, saying the Bush administration was trying to soften the tone as tensions with Tehran climb.


Russia Slams West for Double Standards on Beslan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West of double standards on terrorism in the wake of his country's bloodiest hostage crisis, highlighting a growing rift over the issue between the former Cold War foes.


Number of Americans Who Have High Blood Pressure Up Sharply

The number of Americans who have high blood pressure has increased dramatically in the past decade, with almost one-third of adults now suffering from the life-threatening condition, federal researchers reported yesterday.


RIM Incorporates QWERTY Keyboard In Small Mobile Devices

It's now possible to enjoy all the benefits of a full featured QWERTY keyboard in a small wireless device, thanks to Research In Motion's (RIM) new patent-pending SureType keyboard.


How a Fan of Comic Books Transformed Himself Into a Hollywood Player

At the party after the âTransformersâ mega-premiere on Wednesday, Tom DeSanto, one of that action movieâs producers, was the picture of a hungry Hollywood hustler finally eyeing a hearty meal of credit, money and maybe even a modicum of stature.


Open source vendors...monopolies waiting to happen?

Blog: Roy Russo argues that open source vendors are monopolies waiting to happen.  Here's why he's wrong.


China said Sunday it will provide the United Nations with information on its military spending and arms deals for the first time in more than a decade, taking a step to address international concerns about the secrecy surrounding its defense spending and operations.


Is American Elementary Education Good Enough?

Dec. 14, 2004-- Why are American elementary school students not reaching the same advanced levels of academic achievement as their counterparts in many Asian countries?


Mergers Show Steel Industry Is Still Worthy of Big Deals

Showing that money can still be made in the old-line industries, the turnaround specialist Wilbur L. Ross is selling a steel company that he created over the last two years


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The lavish stage production of classic children's film Mary Poppins opens in London's West End.


The Bush administration announced Wednesday that it would permit limited imports of Canadian cattle early next year for the first time since May 2003, when a case of mad cow disease was discovered in an Alberta cow.


Readers remark on cyber mugging, tree hugging, and de-bugging. Plus: Links to our most popular blog posts.


Remaining Ã¢ÂÂKerry-RepublicanÃ¢ÂÂ Districts Will Top DemsÃ¢ÂÂ List in Ã¢ÂÂ08

The House campaign strategists for both major parties undoubtedly are already dissecting the results of this yearÃ¢ÂÂs elections to determine their top districts to target for the 2008 campaign. And as they do, they surely will look closely at districts that favored their partyÃ¢ÂÂs nominee for president in 2004 but this year favored the other party for the House.


Giving elderly people supplements of a hormone that tends to decrease as people age may help prevent weight gain and the increased risk of diabetes that often accompanies aging, according to a preliminary study.


Everyone has a moment in time that divides  his or her life into "before" and "after." For me that moment was 10 years ago, when I was 34. I had just left New York and moved to Washington -- trading my soul-deadening career and  size-0 studio apartment for a 9-to-5 job and a big one-bedroom overl...


Torino, 18:44 - CALCIO, SERIE A; TORINO: AFFATICAMENTO AGLI ADDUTTORI PER ARDITO

Ultimo allenamento a porte chiuse oggi pomeriggio per il Torino, che domani affronterà l'Empo...


The National Guard, which has helped patrol some of the least populated sections of this hurricane-battered city for nearly a year, will remain in New Orleans at least through the end of hurricane season.


Do you want to play a one-string fiddle or a 12-string guitar?


Nokia Seeks Injunctions Against Vitelcom

Nokia Corp. said Thursday it has filed patent infringement complaints against Vitelcom of Spain over Nokia's GSM and GPRS technologies.


Government to consult over Asean trade talks

The Government is to begin consulting with the business sector and others over potential free trade talks with Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) ministers.


Egypt's surprise release of Azzam Azzam Sunday is a clear sign that Cairo is very serious about warming up ties with Israel. Azzam had been incarcerated in Egyptian jails since 1996, and his sudden release


President Bush on Wednesday established a Cabinet-level panel to recommend how to guarantee the safety of imported food and other products brought into the country and how to police them better.


No a manovre di Palazzo, e' stata implosione no spallata


InterActive splits into two companies; one, retail; the other ...

IAC/InterActiveCorp has announced plans to split into two publicly traded companies, keeping some operations under the IAC name and placing others under the Expedia brand.


A US intelligence report on Iraq describes a perilous situation in which the US has little control of the violence.


Prototype: When Germs Talk, Maybe Humans Can Answer

Quorum sensing, which determines when bacteria communicate to one another, has captured the interest of a new generation of scientific researchers.


Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki flew to London Saturday for what one of his advisers described as a regularly scheduled medical checkup.


Reports: UK to begin withdrawing Iraq troops

British Prime Minister Tony Blair will announce Wednesday a timetable for withdrawing hundreds of British troops from Iraq in the next few weeks, the British Broadcasting Corporation reports. TV and newspaper reports say 1,500 soldiers will leave Iraq within weeks and that 3,000 of Britain's contingent of 7,000 will leave by the end of the year.


China Urges Canada to Hand Over NKoreans in Embassy

China urged Canada on Thursday to hand  over 44 North Korean asylum seekers who broke into the Canadian  embassy in Beijing, promising to deal with the men, women and  children in a humanitarian way.


Viceministro della sanita', feriti ricoverati in ospedale


World number one Roger Federer has arrived in Sydney to train with coach Tony Roche ahead of next month's Australian Open, according to reports.


Bush in Canada for first stage of world charm offensive

OTTAWA (CP) - US President George W. Bush swooped into town Tuesday for a whirlwind visit designed to begin mending international fences in the wake of the Iraq war.


Goldman Sachs Gets Deal for 2nd Jersey City Tower

The 30-story, $560 million office building would house employees moving across the river from New York and accommodate the future growth of the firm.


Economists: Bush, Kerry Job Plans Lacking

President Bush says his economic policies, including billions of dollars in tax cuts, are helping to create new jobs. But not the millions he promised. Democratic challenger John Kerry says 10 million new jobs would be added in his first term. Don't bet on that either.


Kalam offers condolences to new Abu Dhabi ruler

Abu Dhabi, Nov 3 (PTI) President APJ Abdul Kalam tonight called on the new ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Al Bateen palace here and offered condolences over the death of the UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan.


The Community Around Martha Stewart's Prison

Description: Lifestyle maven Martha Stewart is preparing to serve time in the federal prison for women in Alderson, WV NPR's Noah Adams speaks with Hillary and John Benish, proprietors of Alderson Hospitality House -- a hostel for prison visitors -- about


Seven-year-old riding Christmas gift quad bike died on Boxing Day in crash on public road


Spam messages in Chinese, Korean and Japanese are on the rise, say e-mail filtering experts.


Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he will support an expected decision by a top P.L.O. decision-making body to call early elections.


Teheran, 13:05 - CALCIO, CT IRAN: SOSPENSIONE FIFA AVRA' EFFETTO NEGATIVO

L'Iran era stato sospeso giovedÃ¬ dalla Fifa a causa delle interferenze del governo nella gestione de...


Blocking a molecule in the brain may "cure" post-traumatic stress disorder, say US researchers.


30 mn pounds stolen in Britain's biggest bank heist:

[World News]: London, Dec 22 : Kidnappers stole up to 30 million pounds in Britain's biggest ever bank robbery in Belfast, it was announced Tuesday.


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Saddam lawyer killed; Iraq workers seized

Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said &#151; the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial.


Teen sticks Xbox 360 power supply in bowl of water

Result? Hospital for Darwin Award near-miss A North Carolina teenager who decided the best way to cool his Xbox's overheating power supply was to stick it in a bowl of water was knocked unconcious by the resulting electric shock and earned himself a trip to hospital with "minor burns to his right hand and foot".â¦


Inside Net Neutrality: Privacy and BitTorrent

When you sign up with a high-bandwidth service plan with an ISP, you'd think you'd be able to transfer data at the advertised speeds. That's not always the case.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Although it was more competitive than most of their other trips to the West Coast in recent years, the result was the same.


Fighting in Central Baghdad, at Least 5 Killed

Heavy fighting erupted on Sunday in a  street in central Baghdad notorious as a guerrilla stronghold,  and witnesses said at least five Iraqis were killed as U.S.  helicopters attacked targets in the area.


It's Never Too Late to Be Healthy, Studies Show

It is never too late to eat well and exercise every day, according to a quartet of new studies that found healthy lifestyles can produce dramatic benefits, even among the elderly.


Dollar Supported by Dip in Jobless Claims

The dollar posted mild gains against  most major currencies on Thursday after a U.S. jobless claims  report suggested stable job creation, although analysts said  Hurricane Charley likely skewed the weekly data.


S. African blood service body apologizes to president for ...

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) on Friday unconditionally apologized to President Thabo Mbeki for infringing his dignity and that of his office.


Ten people die in a bombing in the Iraqi city of Baquba, targeting a local Sunni militia opposed to al-Qaeda.


Pressure is growing on Pope Benedict XVI to issue a personal apology when he makes his first public appearance following a speech on Islam that enraged Muslims around the world.


At first glance, Lourdes looks less like a holy shrine than a religious strip mall, with shops selling rosary beads, Virgin Mary ashtrays or cuckoo clocks that chirp "Ave Maria."


What would you want to see in Microsoft's IE?

What's missing in Microsoft IE? Published: September 30, 2004, 4:00 AM PDT By Paul Festa Staff Writer, CNET News.com Print story E-mail story Your take.


Al Mawakeb School Receives Intel Chairman

Intel Chairman Dr. Craig Barrett experienced Dubai's ICT transformation in the education sector first hand today on a tour of Al Mawakeb School in Al Barsha.  Visiting the region to mark the first anniversary of Intel's Digital Transformation Initiative in the Middle East, Dr.


For $150, Third-World Laptop Stirs Big Debate

The debate is centered on whether cheap laptops are the best way to improve education in the developing world.


Bush Comments on Thompson Terror Worries

President Bush played down on Saturday a stark warning from his resigning health chief that the nation's food supply is largely unprotected from terror attack.


Thousands march in Jerusalem against plans to remove settlers in Gaza, amid a worsening war of words.


Spalato, 13:14 - CALCIO, CROAZIA; INCIDENTI HAJDUK-DINAMO: 49 ARRESTI

La violenza negli stadi non tende a cessare. Durante la partita del campionato croato Hajduk Spalato...


The National Hockey League Players' Association confirmed Thursday that NHLPA Executive Director Bob Goodenow sent a letter to Gary Bettman inviting the NHL's negotiating committee to attend a meeting in Toronto next week with the NHLPA Executive


Francoforte, Milano e Stoccolma cedono un punto percentuale


About 150 diplomats, politicians, artists and others paid tribute at a concert by Pakistani musicians to Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was slain in the city by Islamic militants.


By Denise Wilson  Trenton police have sent a computer to a Dayton crime lab for analysis after a first-grade teacher resigned last week for allegedly viewing pornographic images on the computer in his classroom.


Christopher Reeve often said he wanted to be known for something other than playing Superman. But it was real life — not another movie role — that gave the actor the chance to star in his biggest drama: as a spinal cord injury victim championing research in hope that people like him would someday be able to walk again.


Apple may release an iPhone with 3G technology by midyear, financial analyst says.


The Yankees were hit with a tax bill of $23.88 million by Major League Baseball on Friday, down from $26 million last year and from a high of $33.98 million in 2005.


Though its quarter was weaker than reported, Alcoa merits Foolish attention.


Rowntree Admits: it's Brilliant to Be Back

Graham Rowntree still vividly recalls the painful Sunday morning when his World Cup dream was shattered, and admits to this day: âYou canât prepare yourself for a disappointment like that.


Google has announced plans to beef up its Gmail service with POP, or post office protocol, over the next couple of weeks. The feature, announced yesterday, will allow users to use other


Progress made on possible Iran sanctions

The world's major powers made progress Thursday on possible new sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment but some differences remain, U.N. diplomats said.


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No Rest for a Weary Chafee Following Primary Victory

National Republican Party officials on Wednesday hailed Sen. Lincoln ChafeeÃ¢ÂÂs victory in TuesdayÃ¢ÂÂs Rhode Island primary as a triumph for the party, describing the center-left incumbentÃ¢ÂÂs nomination as crucial to their hopes of holding the seat in a state that typically has a strong Democratic lean.


Father's rights campaigner Jason Hatch, dressed as Batman, waves to crowds as he protests on a ledge to the right hand side of the main balcony of the Buckingham Palace in London, Sept.


"Don't Tase Me, Bro" tops '07 memorable quote list

"Don't Tase Me, Bro," a phrase that swept the nation after a U.S. college student used it seeking to stop campus police from throwing him out of a speech by Sen. John Kerry, was named on Wednesday as the most memorable quote of 2007.


One Billion People Still Drink Unsafe Water-UN

More than one billion people drink  unsafe water and over 2.6 billion, around 40 percent of the  world's population, have no access to basic sanitation, U.N.  agencies said on Thursday.


Democrat Bob Casey appears to have doubled his lead over Sen. Rick Santorum in Pennsylvania's Senate race, according to a poll released Tuesday.


China says it regrets Steven Spielberg's decision to resign as an Olympics adviser over the Darfur conflict.


An independent US commission has found the abuse of inmates at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison was mainly to be blamed on soldiers running the facility.


British press fuels hopes for NIreland breakthrough

Suspense was building over whether Northern Ireland's Protestant and Catholic parties would finally restore power-sharing institutions and pave the way to a lasting settlement.


Gay couples in New Jersey get new legal rights as it becomes the third US state to offer civil unions.


NBA Bulls confident Noah will avoid shoulder surgery

Chicago Bulls general manager John Paxson is confident that first-round draft pick Joakim Noah can avoid right shoulder surgery, telling  local media that Noah will be rested for now.


Alison Krauss is a master at slipping into musical styles.


Il C130 Ã¨ decollato stamattina da Kabul. AtterrerÃ  alle 20I funerali di Stato si svolgeranno venerdÃ¬ nella cittÃ  piemontese                                            Afghanistan, questa sera a Cuneo la salma di Giorgio Langella                                                                                Roma apre un'inchiesta per strage. Domani l'esame autoptico


Ten years ago, Mitch Samuels said his vows in front of Rudy Giuliani at New York's City Hall. On Monday, he pledged to vote for the Republican presidential candidate in Florida's primary.


Differences between European and US adoption of open source

People are people, sang Depeche Mode.  But people adopt open source in very different ways, as I've seen at Alfresco.


Swiss Chided for Lack of Euro 2008 Stadium

European soccer's governing body threatened to remove the 2008 European Championships from hosts Austria and Switzerland, citing the Swiss for failing to build a new stadium in Zurich.


Inflation slowed to an annual rate of 1.3 percent in August from 1.4 percent in July, well below the 2.0-percent target used by the Bank of England.


Bush Seeks to Boost Troop Morale for Iraq Fight

President Bush sought on Tuesday to boost the morale of US troops facing extended deployments in Iraq by promising to train Iraqi forces to replace them but acknowledged only mixed results so far.


NEW YORK, August 23 (New Ratings) - Cisco Systems (CSCO.NAS) announced a definitive agreement today to acquire P-Cube Inc, a privately-held developer of IP service platforms, for about $200 million in cash and stock options.


Non ci sono piu' i soldi che i Comuni avevano risparmiato


Calif. board approves $45 mln in stem-cell grants

California's stem-cell institute  approved nearly $45 million in research grants to about 20  universities and other research laboratories on Friday as it  awaits a state appeals court decision on whether the agency is  unconstitutional.


Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday  as profit taking set in after two days of gains and the dollar  firmed ahead of comments from Fed chief Alan Greenspan that are  expected to cement the case for further U.S. rate rises.


Why Chavez Is a Shoo-in for Reelection: It's the Economy, Stupid

Never mind his anti-American theatrics. The Venezuelan president carries the support of the majority because they believe he's eased their poverty


Letters Cast Light on Cheney's Inner Circle

For nearly seven years, the office of the vice president has been a virtual black hole for information about the Bush administration. But yesterday, a series of letters aimed at securing leniency for Vice President Cheney's former chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, provided a small, if...


"I Tell Them It's 24x7 but I am Lying" - Justin Kahn

Blog: A rundown on the "San Francisco-Style Video Innovation" panel at the Web Video Summit.


Colin Powell, the outgoing American secretary of state, voiced hopes yesterday for a revival in the Middle East peace process following his first meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in more than 18 months.


DELIVERY - Un fermo immagine del film di Nikos Panayotopoulos

Una sorta di angelo caduto nello squallore metropolitano, nella periferia di un' Atene che non Ã¨ quella delle Olimpiadi appena concluse, ma somiglia tanto ai ghetti dei marginali di mille altre cittÃ . Questo


Radio station billboards that featured unflattering photos of a bald, scowling Britney Spears have been taken down after the pop star's attorneys threatened legal action.


The night before Thomas Grandi won a giant slalom for his first victory in his 12 World Cup seasons, he was approached by a youngster who predicted he would win.


The United States is boosting security at airports across the country in light of threats in Britain in the past two days, officials said.


Thrashers Goalie Is Placed on Injured List

The Thrashers placed goalie Kari Lehtonen on the injured list yesterday after he hurt his groin in Atlantaâs first victory of the season.


Isle of Man Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More

AIR CRASH SURVIVORS REUNITED AN EMOTIONAL reunion of some of the survivors of the Winter Hill air disaster will be screened on BBC1 next week.


Record-breaker Favre hints at another season

Green Bay Packers' record breaking quarterback Brett Favre has hinted that he is likely to extend his career by another season.


Tomorrow is yet another day for racking up delegates. And songs, or not.


Alitalia was last night locked in talks with its trade unions over plans to slash thousands of jobs as part of the cash-trapped airline's last-ditch rescue package.


Internal controls failed to stop Societe Generale scandal: minister

A failure of internal controls at Societe Generale contributed to the bank's multi-billion-dollar rogue trade scandal, France's finance minister said Monday, calling for tougher penalties for breaches of regulations.


Rwanda recalls its Paris envoy over arrest warrants by a French judge related to the genocide, reports say.


US astronaut charged with attempted murder of love rival

A NASA astronaut who flew on the shuttle Discovery last July has been charged with attempted murder after driving cross-country to attack a woman she believed a rival for the affections of a fellow astronaut, police said.


South Africa ponders bid to grill Thatcher

The request is from Equatorial Africa over alleged ties to a plot to oust the president. CAPE TOWN -- South Africa is considering a request by Equatorial Guinea to question Mark Thatcher about his alleged


Similar to the red-blue political split in the US, it has brought the government to a standstill - forcing emergency elections Sunday.


Moving on-Ward Oakland boxer fights through adverse conditions to ...

Every fighter Ward faces is Dudley Do-Right, and in every bout Ward is Snidley Whiplash. American athletes are not riding a tidal wave of love at these Olympics, and the boxing fans are particularly expressive in their anti-US sentiment.


A.P. Says It Wants to Know Everything About Britney Spears

As the wire service boosts its entertainment news coverage, its L.A. bureau chief declares everything involving Britney Spears is âa big deal.â


Bergamo, 12:30 - CALCIO, MILAN: ATTESI DUEMILA TIFOSI DEL CELTIC

In vista del ritorno degli ottavi di Champions League tra Milan e Celtic, circa duemila sostenitori ...


Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano dissolves parliament, paving the way for snap elections.


Feature List for Upcoming Firefox 3.0 Browser

Mozilla's open-source browser update is likely to contain a host of new features, including offline support for Web applications and new bookmark and search features.


CEOs see US economy growing at modest pace

Leading US chief executives see steady growth in the US economy though 2007 underpinned by strong consumer spending, a survey showed Tuesday.


Belfast bank robbers posed as police officers

BELFAST -- The gang that held two bankers' families hostage as part of an audacious Belfast robbery posed as police officers and walked into their victims' homes, neighbours said yesterday as more details emerged of one of the biggest cash thefts in


Ukraine's Supreme Court adjourns without decision on election ...

Ukraine's Supreme Court took a step closer to an anxiously awaited ruling on the validity of the disputed presidential runoff, but adjourned for the day Thursday without a decision.


Will This Idea Fly? Charge Some Travelers $10 for Showing Up

Northwest Airlines said it would begin charging a $10 fee for issuing a ticket at its airport check-in desks.


Torres goes first as Chivas USA choses Hispanics in MLS expansion ...

CD Chivas USA made Los Angeles Galaxy forward Arturo Torres the first player chosen Friday in the Major League Soccer Expansion draft.


Minority Population In U.S. Peaks At 100 Million

By Slagle, Dana  According to a recent report released by the U.S. Census Bureau, America's minority population today has grown to 100 million, rapidly increasing from 98 million last year. This means that for the first time, one-third of the people living in the U.S.


Melbourne, 11:53 - F1, GP AUSTRALIA: ECCLESTONE MINACCIA MA MELBOURNE NON TREMA

L'Australia rischia di perdere il suo Gp di Formula 1. Bernie Ecclestone sta pensando di spostare al...


Software patents raise hackles in Britain

A campaign to raise awareness about software patents has found strong opposition to their introduction in the United Kingdom.


Bush to Outline Economic Plan, Attack Kerry

President Bush on Thursday will promote his proposals for boosting the U.S. economy and criticize Democrat John Kerry's economic prescriptions, the Bush campaign said.


(SH) - The late night talks shows are a kind of comedic taps to the American day. NBC's "The Tonight Show" especially is an institution, having been with us for 50 years and having had only four hosts in that time.


Israel, Egypt Swap Prisoners in Sign of Warmer Ties

A file photograph shows Israeli businessman and convicted spy Azzam Azzam, who was released in a prisoner swap, Dec. 5, 2004, standing behind bars in a Cairo courtroom during his trial on Aug. 31,1997.


The president of Ivory Coast urges foreigners fleeing the violence in his country to stay.


Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi has declared a state of emergency for 60 days, his spokesman said on Sunday. The emergency declaration excludes Iraqi regions run by Kurdish peoples


Fugitive sought by Canada, US arrested in Philippines

Philippine immigration agents arrested a Briton wanted for fraud, theft and attempted murder in Canada and the United States, the immigration bureau said.


Minute-by-minute highlights of the prime minister's latest monthly ...

Tony Blair will inevitably face questions about Iraq and the controversial deployment of the Black Watch outside Baghdad at his press conference today.


Olmert vows to pursue "war" against Gaza militants

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert vowed on Thursday to wage a "war" to stop Gaza militants firing rockets into Israel, despite warnings by Palestinian leaders that Israeli military strikes would harm peacemaking.


Group Complains About Police Holding Area

To the protesters, it's Guantanamo on the Hudson. Police prefer the acronym PASS, though nobody gets one. Either way, the dilapidated, hulking pier on the Hudson River in Manhattan has become a landmark of sorts in the clash between activists and authorities at the Republican National Convention.


At least 40 people die in attacks across Iraq at the climax of the Shia Muslim religious festival of Ashura.


By The Associated Press  Today is Sunday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2007. There are 316 days left in the year. This is the Chinese New Year.  Today's Highlight in History:  On Feb.


European countries are joining international rescue and relief efforts following the Indian Ocean tsunamis.


GDP Revision on Canada Error Set for Feb

A correction to Canadian trade data  will affect previously released U.S. fourth-quarter economic  growth and November trade figures, but revisions will not be  made until mid- to late-February, the Commerce Department said  on Monday.


Milano, 15:13 - CALCIO, INTER; MORATTI: VINCERE SABATO A ROMA? SPERIAMO

Massimo Moratti ha rilasciato qualche battuta all'uscita degli uffici della Saras dopo la mattinata ...


Shocking! iPod plus lightning equals trouble, say doctors

Doctors today warned that using a portable music player such as an iPod outdoors when lightning threatens can be dangerous.


Paris - The deep-fried Mars bar, a nutritionist's nightmare, is now an established part of the Scottish culinary scene. Dipped in batter and then cooked in hot oil, the Mars bar is now on sale in more than


All-Star Vince Carter was traded by the Toronto Raptors to the New Jersey Nets for Alonzo Mourning, Eric Williams, Aaron Williams and a pair of first-round draft picks Friday.


SCO Wins Legal Round Against IBM Over Linux Code

Shares in SCO Group Inc.  rallied as much as 34 percent on Thursday after the small software company won a legal victory in its multibillion dollar lawsuit against IBM over computer software code used in Linux.


Rumsfeld in Charm Offensive in 'Old Europe'

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld sought to build bridges with "old Europe" on Thursday, fondly recalling a vacation on the French Riviera and extolling the enduring importance of transatlantic ties.


Museum for retired supersonic plane Concorde opens

The supersonic aircraft Concorde returned to one of its birthplaces when a museum devoted to the sleek plane opened near the southwestern English city of Bristol.


The Iraqi government tonight accepted a peace deal brokered by Iraqâs top Shiite cleric to end weeks of devastating violence in the holy city of Najaf, State Minister Qassim Dawoud said.


An Adult Soul Amid Cookies, Hugs, Puppets and Song

Heather Christian and her band use music, dance, video and various costumes, props and movable sets to plumb romantic longing and art making.


Ex-East Timor PM suspected in weapons case

East Timor's top prosecutor ordered the ousted prime minister on Friday to submit to questioning about allegations that he distributed weapons to civilian militias.


DVD revenue is Hollywood's latest savior, but is there enough money for everybody?


Device features an OLED display, which the company says is better than an LCD.


Allchin peers into crystal ball, sees Windows Vista future

'Some of these apps are mind-bogglingly cool' Jim Allchin, Microsoft's outgoing Windows chief, has issued a rallying call to developers to Windows Vista, in an open letter emphasizing industry support for the delayed operating system.â¦


Ahmet Ertegun, Music Executive, Dies at 83

Ahmet Ertegun founded Atlantic Records and shaped the careers of John Coltrane and the Rolling Stones.


PARIS Sanofi-Aventis shares rose Monday after the French-German drugmaker reported a clinical study showing its experimental anti-obesity drug succeeded in helping people lose weight.


Amazon.com Inc.  said on Thursday quarterly net profit fell sharply due to higher taxes and increased investment spending during the crucial holiday shopping period.


Fannie Mae Misses Quarterly Filing Deadline

Mortgage giant Fannie Mae missed a regulatory deadline Monday for filing its third-quarter financial results after its independent auditor KPMG refused to sign off on the report.


ATHENS, Ga. -- Coming off a dismal performance the previous week, Erik Ainge threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead No. 17 Tennessee to a 19-14 upset of third-ranked Georgia yesterday. The Vols, 12 1/2-point underdogs, prevented Georgia from taking control of the SEC's Eastern Division. They built a quick 10-0 lead and held off the Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 ...


Highlights from the SEW Blog: Sept. 5, 2006

Featured posts from the Search Engine Watch blog, as well as our customary headlines from around the web.


Zagreb Steps up Efforts to Locate Key War Crimes Fugitive

The EU Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with Croatia came into force Tuesday (1 February), six weeks before the expected start of membership talks on 17 March.


RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat both confronted challenges from within their own ranks yesterday in speeches that aimed to quash growing internal rebellions over their leadership and policies.


UCLA Guard Bozeman Undergoes Knee Surgery

UCLA guard Cedric Bozeman underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and will miss the season.


Senate Panel Adds NASA Money to Spending Bill

A US Senate panel on Tuesday backed a $94 billion 2005 spending bill which included an extra $800 million to fund space projects next year.


Dutch Arrest Saddam's Suspected Nerve Gas Supplier

Police have arrested a Dutch national suspected of supplying thousands of tons of ingredients for mustard gas and nerve gas to Iraq under toppled leader Saddam Hussein, prosecutors said Tuesday.


Rangers beat Dundee 2-0 on two goals by Novo

Nacho Novo, sold over the summer by Dundee, came back to beat his old team on Sunday, scoring both goals as a substitute in Rangers 2-0 win at Dundee.


Scientist, father, husband and scoutmaster David Graham recently added another job to his rÃ©sumÃ©. Unlike the others, though, it's one he never sought.


Burger honoured for tip-top performances

London - South Africa flanker Schalk Burger won the player-of-the year award on Monday as the Springboks dominated the International Rugby Board's top honours.


Ontario to Push Ahead with Health Plan Despite Doctor Vote

The Ontario Liberals vow to push ahead with its agenda to improve the health care system. Over the weekend, Ontario's doctors soundly rejected a landmark salary deal over the weekend.


The world's second biggest record label, Sony BMG, talks to online file-sharing firm Grokster about possible collaboration.


Shatrughan Sinha's son Love Sinha makes his debut as the lead man in director Raj Kanwar's SADIYAAN.


Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) made another hit. After optimizing the PlayStation 2 multiple times, they now decided to give the Portable market a chance.


Dean Wilson had just made it through Q-school when someone offering congratulations said he would see the 35-year-old from Hawaii at the Sony Open, the first full-field event of the year.


Technology ; Sony and Samsung to cross-license patents

Sony and Samsung started negotiations on the cross-licensing deal in December 2003. The agreement is broad, covering 94 percent of Sony's 13,000 US registered patents, and a similar percentage of Samsung's 11,000 US registered patents.


The N.F.L. announced that clubs will have just 10 minutes between picks in the first round, instead of 15.


Immigration enforcement officers do not plan to enter a church where a single mother sought sanctuary rather than submit to deportation to Mexico, a government official said Friday.


United States, G-8 nations hold inconclusive talks on ways to end ...

The United States and its European allies held inconclusive strategy talks Friday on how to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.


Israeli Cabinet Passes Gaza Bill Before Key Vote

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's cabinet passed a bill on the nuts and bolts of pulling out of occupied Gaza Sunday, a day before he seeks approval from Israel's parliament for his withdrawal plan.


It's a busy soccer night on Wednesday around the world, with coaches and players under pressure to deliver. Locally Santos take on Moroka Swallows on Wednesday night in a Premier League match at Athlone (8pm


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The mother of a teenage suicide bomber who blew himself up and killed three Israelis in Tel Aviv has criticised the militants who recruited him.


Toronto festival offers premieres, politics, stars

This year's Toronto International Film   Festival will offer more star wattage and world premieres than   almost any in its 30-year history, as well as the potential for   a goodly amount of controversy.


News Analysis: An Unexpected Collision Over Detainees

The presidentÂs call for creating military tribunals to try terror suspects has erupted into a clash with some of the best-known Republican Party warriors.


Aleutian Spill Shows Area's Vulnerability

Alaska's Aleutian Island chain, where a broken cargo ship has been leaking fuel oil for five days, needs the type of environmental protections that are given to better


Baja Battens Down as Hurricane John Advances

Winds from Hurricane John reached 115 miles an hour early today as it advanced toward this tourist resort.


Chief government lawyer gives clearest confirmation that Pakistani president plans to contest elections.


Leaked O.J. Simpson 'Confession' Lands Time Warner in Hot Water

The media giant deals with the fallout after one of its web properties, celebrity gossip site TMZ.com, publishes the former football player's macabre murder tell-all, If I Did It.


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


Turkish Company Will Accede to Demands of Iraqi Kidnappers

The employer of 10 Turkish workers kidnapped simultaneously in Iraq last week made an emotional plea for their release on Tuesday, promising to freeze operations


Challenging a basic tenet of the semiconductor industry, researchers at Hewlett-Packard Co. have demonstrated a technology that could replace the transistor as the fundamental building block of all computers.


Bruxelles all'Italia: 'avanti con il risanamento'


Roma, 19:36 - DOPING, SANTUCCIONE: E' UNA GIUSTIZIA MEDIEVALE

Dopo l'inibizione a vita decretata dal Coni per coinvolgimento nell'inchiesta Oil for drugs, il dott...


A former priest began a seven-year jail term Wednesday for murdering a young nun during an exorcism ritual when she was bound, chained to a cross and denied food and water for days.