NATO leaders on Wednesday invited Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina to begin negotiations for eventual membership in the military alliance, but urged Serbia and Bosnia to fully cooperate with the U.N. war crimes tribunal.


Iraq's interim prime minister has threatened to attack Falluja unless it turns in foreign militants, but a negotiator for the rebel-held city says its people are being asked to chase shadows.


HOLLYWOOD, Florida  - Anna Nicole Smith, the small-town Texas girl turned voluptuous Playboy Playmate who became a tabloid fixture while fighting all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court over the estate of her billionaire husband, died suddenly at the age of 39 on Thursday.


Turkish planes bomb Iraqi Kurdish village: source

DAHUK, Iraq  - Turkish warplanes attacked a village in the mountainous north of Iraq's Kurdistan region on Wednesday, causing material damage but no casualties, an Iraqi Kurdish security official told Reuters.


Turkey's Islamic-rooted ruling party was headed for victory Sunday with more than half the votes counted in parliamentary elections that pitted the government against opponents warning of a threat to secular traditions.


Nortel announces Sprint extension worth US$1B; Lucent claims US ...

TORONTO (CP) - Sprint Communications Co. has again split big wireless network equipment contracts between Nortel Networks Corp. and Lucent Technologies.


OIL FUTURES:IPE Brent Likely To Head Higher In Thin Trade

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Oil futures traded on London's International Petroleum Exchange are largely expected to head higher Thursday, given the continued worries over a shortage in US heating oil inventories.


News.com Extra: Nanoscanning: Now we can see atoms

Also: Dating faux-pas: Stealing other people's profiles. See what people are saying on News.com Extra.


In June, on a trip to Italy, I wanted a copy of a picture a stranger was taking. "What if his camera, as it was taking the picture, also broadcast the bits to every other camera in range. My camera, sitting in my napsack would detect a picture being broadcast, and would capture it. (Or my cell phone, or iPod.)" Then on August 29, a review in the NY Times of the Fujifilm Z10fd said it could beam photos to other cameras that support the IRSimple protocol. Unfortunately the camera wouldn't ship until October. Well, it's now November, the camera is shipping. Yet none of the reviews on Amazon mention its social feature. I was thinking of getting one, but then what's the point if no one else has it? According to the reviews it's a fairly ordinary digital camera otherwise. (Though it has a "blog mode" which is mentioned but not adequately explained in the video ad.) So -- do you think this this baby bootstraps? Are social cameras here now, or a thing of the future?


Bertinotti concede contingentamento dibattito e votazioni


Apple unveils higher capacity iPod, iPhone models

Apple Inc  aid on Tuesday it  has introduced models of its popular iPod touch handheld  computer and iPhone with double the memory available in  previous versions.


The British commander who moved Black Watch troops from their Basra base to Camp Dogwood defends his decision.


Stocks Up But Late Oil Spike Trims Gains

U.S. stocks ended barely higher on  Thursday, giving back some gains after a late spike in oil  prices dampened the effect of tame inflation data which had  boosted expectations of only measured interest rate hikes from  the Federal Reserve.


The cause of a mystery illness which killed a bank worker after she cut her foot in India is under investigation.


The government says the loss of patient records by NHS Trusts affects 168,000 people.


Hunt for adventurer Steve Fossett nears one-week mark

The search for missing adventurer Steve Fossett neared the one-week mark on Sunday, with aircraft once again taking to the skies above a vast expanse of wilderness to hunt for the millionaire aviator, officials said.


An examination of Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's right ankle was postponed again Saturday.


Segmenting and growing open-source communities, Actuate/BIRT-style

Not all communities are created alike.  Nor should they be, as Actuate shows.


FreeiPods.com is a service that offers users free iPod music players if they sign up for promotions and refer users to the services.


Chinese police have shut down a Web  site selling real-time porn and arrested 33 people, state media  said on Wednesday, part of a campaign which led to the  shut-down of 44,000 Web sites and arrest of 868 people last  year.


Britain has prepared a crack Special Air Service team to rescue five Britons feared kidnapped in Ethiopia, if diplomatic efforts to release them fail, press reports said.Comment


Lleyton Hewitt beats Juan Ignacio Chela to reach the Australian Open last 16.


After erasing a 6-point halftime deficit, and tying the score score less than two minutes into the second half with a 15-2 run, the Harvard men's basketball team absorbed Penn's best shot -- and never recovered.


Hostile Bid Made to Create World's Largest Gold Company

Harmony Gold Mining, South Africa's gold largest miner, made a hostile bid today to acquire buy Gold Fields for 52.9 billion rand ($8.


Former Bush counsel faces possible contempt charges

A divided congressional panel moved toward bringing contempt charges against former White House counsel Harriet Miers on Thursday after she refused to appear at a hearing on the firing of federal prosecutors.


Digging for Truth in a Life Thatâs Built Upon a Lie

Fundamental issues of ethnic and religious identity and the agony of exile are at the heart of âLive and Become.â


Palestinians Pick Up Pieces After Israeli Offensive

JABALYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip  - Palestinians  picked through the rubble of dozens of homes in a sprawling  refugee camp on Saturday after Israel ended its most powerful  assault in the Gaza Strip in four years of bloodshed.


TOKYO (CBS.MW) - China Power International Development Ltd. a unit of the country's fifth-largest power generator, has set its initial offering price at HK$2.


A judge refused Friday to block the extradition of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega to France, where he is accused of laundering millions of dollars in drug proceeds through French banks.


Stocks bobbed higher at Monday's open after two sessions of heavy selling driven by surging oil prices and a disappointing employment report.


Chiusa per il secondo giorno di fila la pagoda di Shwedagon


NATO chief sees handover to Afghan troops in 2008

NATO forces should be able to hand over responsibility to Afghanistan's security forces gradually in 2008, the alliance's secretary-general said on Tuesday.


Seeking victories in two states, Mitt Romney launched new hard-hitting ads against his top Republican presidential rivals Friday, criticizing Mike Huckabee on foreign policy and spending in an Iowa commercial while assailing John McCain on taxes and immigration in a spot for New Hampshire.


IsoHunt shuts down trackers to U.S. users

Facing a copyright lawsuit from MPAA, company is trying to avoid disclosing user information.


Pope John Paul II will give his traditional blessing at midday Sunday from the hospital where he is being treated for the flu and breathing troubles, but an aide will read out the weekly Angelus prayer, the Vatican announced Saturday.


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AMERICAN LEAGUE: Angels tie A's; Ichiro: 254

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Vladimir Guerrero hit two home runs, drove in five runs and went 4-for-5 on Tuesday night, and the Anaheim Angels beat the Texas Rangers, 8-2, to tie Oakland atop the American League West.


Serbia's newly re-elected president Boris Tadic pledged at his inauguration Friday that he would never stop fighting against independence for Kosovo.


Irish rockers Ash relocate to U.S. for new album

Northern Irish rockers Ash have  swapped Guinness for Brooklyn lager and relocated to New York  to craft their fifth album, due next spring.


A judge has ruled a seriously ill premature baby should not be revived if she stops breathing.


Louis Gallois, the new sole chief executive of EADS, says he could make acquisitions to improve the civil/military balance.


Scotland Yard says it will "assess" footage of Amy Winehouse apparently smoking a crack pipe.


Roxxi, a brunette nanobot with a blaster for a left arm, takes careful aim at a cancer cell and zaps it into oblivion.


South Africa's president leads tributes at the funeral of veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Adelaide Tambo.


SRINAGAR, India Ducking and laughing as his female relatives pelt him with  fistfuls of almonds, dusty coconut chocolates and coins, Baseer Qadri, a groom in a very fancy turban, jumps into his car to race off to marry his bride. By the light of the moon, his entourage speeds through downtown.


South Korea to lift 3-year U.S. beef ban

South Korea, once the world's   third-largest export market for American beef, said on Friday   it would open its doors again to U.S. beef and end a three-year   ban imposed because of mad cow disease.


Isaac Jenkins's 15th and 16th points made Lucia Marinai light up like the scoreboard.


Minnesota receiver Randy Moss is slated to return to action Sunday against the Jaguars after sitting for three games with a partially torn hamstring.


Dollar Heads Lower Vs Range of Currencies

The dollar headed lower against a range  of currencies on Wednesday, falling most steeply against the  yen after a key business survey out of Japan provided enough  impetus to encourage yen buying.


Vijay Singh celebrates after sinking a bogey putt on the 18th hole of the final round at the 84 Lumber Classic to win the tournament, in Farmington, Pa.


The government's pension insurance agency yesterday called on Congress to strengthen its hand in seeking to attach assets of bankrupt companies to protect those companies' pension plan


Si andrebbe verso certificazione anagrafica convivenze


Flock adds MySpace support to Web browser

Flock Inc. has added support for the MySpace social network to its Mozilla-based social Web browser.


Americans Flock Across Borders for Flu Shots

Facing a vaccine shortage at home,  Americans living near the Canadian and Mexican borders are  finding that the flu shots they need may be only a quick car or  boat trip away.


The North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) is having a severe effect on rural Mexico, TVE's Earth Report programme claims.


Rice backs Blair ahead of Mideast Quartet meeting

The United States will keep leading Middle East peace efforts with Tony Blair playing a complementary role as envoy to the Quartet of mediators, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday.


Environment Secretary David Miliband says he will not contest Labour's leadership or deputy leadership.


ISLAMABAD: Newly-elected known as finance wizard Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has secured vote of confidence form the national assembly.


Former South African president Nelson Mandela reveals that his son Makgatho has died of Aids.


Antimissile Plan by U.S. Strains Ties With Russia

MOSCOW, Feb. 20 -- An increasingly angry dispute over U.S. plans to deploy a missile defense system in Central Europe is adding strain to already fragile U.S.-Russian relations.


Olmert has health problem, to stay in office: radio

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called a surprise news conference for noon (1000 GMT) on Monday to address a health problem but public broadcaster Israel Radio said Olmert would not step down.


Istanbul, 16:45 - F1, GP TURCHIA; ALONSO: GARA DIFFICILE MA SIAMO COMPETITIVI

"Essere quarto rende piÃ¹ difficile la gara e la possibilità di vincere, ma siamo competitivi....


IBM attorneys argued that Utah-based SCO Group has failed to provide any evidence that IBM allowed proprietary Unix code to enter the freely distributed Linux operating system and its $5 billion suit making that claim should be dismissed.


Emmerdale actor Ben Freeman will take time off TV to fight rape allegations.


Iran turns down european nuclear proposal

Iran has turned down a European proposal that it stop enriching uranium in return for nuclear technology. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hamid Reza Asefi says that the EU


One man pulled a couch over his head. Bank employees rushed into the vault. A woman trembled in her bathroom, clinging to her dogs. College students huddled in dormitories. Tornado warnings had been broadcast for hours, and when the sirens finally announced that the twisters had arrived, many people across the South took shelter and saved their lives.


Israeli and American researchers have discovered that if taken for at least five years, a simple drug for treating gout can reduce the risk of getting colorectal cancer cancer the second most common malignancy in Israel by an amazing 66 percent.


Wisconsin's first game as the nation's top-ranked men's basketball team did not go well. Drew Neitzel scored 28 points last night at East Lansing, Mich., to lead Michigan State to a 64-55 victory over the Badgers, whose stay at No. 1 is likely to be short-lived.


JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has alienated his right-wing Likud party with plans to withdraw from Gaza, begins a new legislative session fighting for his government's survival.    Lawmakers were scheduled to vote on two motions of no confidence Monday, the first day of Israel's winter parliamentary session...


IAAF to Consider Investigating Sprinter Jones

Responding to new allegations of drug use by sprint star Marion Jones, the world governing body of track and field (IAAF) will consider today whether to conduct a formal investigation of Jones, an IAAF official said yesterday.


Ducks Pose Further Bird Flu Risk for Humans -- WHO

Ducks also spread bird flu, increasing the risk to humans from a virus that has killed 32 people in Thailand and Vietnam this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.


L'animale (in realtÃ  Ã¨ una femmina) venne salvato anni fa da un contadinoche lo ha allevato e tenuto con sÃ©. Ora Ã¨ stato messo in un centro di recupero                                          Sondrio, firme per il capriolo Luigi "Deve tornare col suo amico Ercole"                                                                                I tecnici: "Era grassa perchÃ© mangiava pastasciutta e la teneva chiusain uno spazio di 2 metri quadri". Ma l'uomo protesta: "Eravamo felici"di LUIGI BOLOGNINI


InfoWorld - Google's PC search software is vulnerable to a variation on a little-known Web-based attack called anti-DNS pinning that could give an attacker access to any data indexed by Google Desktop, security researchers said this week.


Kosovo took its first tentative steps on the road to becoming what would look very much like a sovereign nation Friday after a U.N. envoy unveiled a blueprint for the future of the tense, ethnically divided ...Comment


SARDINATA, Colombia  - Explosions killed at least 30 workers in a Colombian coal mine in the northeastern province of Norte de Santander and another was feared dead, officials said on Sunday.


The Brewers became only the third team in major league history to open a game with three straight home runs when Rickie Weeks, J.J. Hardy and Ryan Braun connected Sunday off Phil Dumatrait in Milwaukee's 10-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.


THE RIGHT and left human ears process sound differently, according to scientists who studied the hearing of babies and found the right ear better at picking up speech-like sounds and the left more attuned to music.


Chuck Knoblauch will talk to congressional staff members about Roger Clemensâs challenge to the Mitchell report.


The quarterback was injured early in the Iowa game, Paterno says, and has not practiced. UP NEXT Penn State. By JERRY KELLAR. With four games left to salvage its 2004 season, Penn State's football team has another


The Rev. Al Sharpton said he wants a DNA test to determine whether he is related to former segregationist Sen. Strom Thurmond through his great-grandfather, a slave owned by an ancestor of the late senator.


Hollins Coaches Fourth Game for Grizzlies

Lionel Hollins coached the Memphis Grizzlies again Wednesday night, uncertain if it would be his final game at the helm.


Bram stoked BitTorrent said it has secured $20m in venture capital and scotched rumours that founder and CEO Bram Cohen is leaving the firm.â¦


FDA Study Finds Vioxx Increases Heart Attack Risk

Patients taking Merck & Co. Inc.'s  Vioxx arthritis drug had a 50 percent greater chance of heart  attacks and sudden cardiac death than individuals using Pfizer  Inc.'s rival Celebrex medicine, according to a large study  financed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


Operazione esaminata secondo la procedura semplificata


People in the News: Theron's injured in the line of duty

Well, the jury's still out on Theron, at least, since this is her first major movie owie. The blonde-turned-brunette got hurt while doing her own stunts for the sci-fi flick "Aeon Flux," based on the MTV animated series.


The U.N. Security Council generally supports deploying a U.N. force in Chad and Central African Republic to protect civilians who have fled fighting and monitor borders to reduce cross-border attacks, council diplomats said Tuesday.


NEW YORK -- Tiki Barber will work for NBC next year after spending most of the 2006 NFL season entertaining bids from various networks for jobs in both news and sports.


Britain's Imperial Tobacco   agreed to buy Franco-Spanish rival Altadis  on  Wednesday in a 16.2 billion euros ($22.4 billion) deal that  includes debt.


Couric news debut draws high ratings, mixed reviews

Katie Couric got off to a robust   start in the ratings as anchor of the CBS Evening News, but her   debut and the program's much-ballyhooed make-over drew reviews   on Wednesday ranging from tepid to disparaging.


By Nicholas Azzara, The Bradenton Herald, Fla.  Feb. 14--MANATEE -- Every dog could have his day at outdoor dining areas of certain restaurants around Manatee County later this year.


Missouri starting linebacker David Richard has been suspended from Saturday's Big 12 game against Colorado.


McConnell meets with Israeli leaders during trip to Middle East

US Sen. Mitch McConnell met with top Israeli officials Sunday and took a helicopter tour over the West Bank during a visit to the Middle East that comes amid the political tumult of Yasser Arafat's death.


With no fanfare, President George W Bush signed the most sweeping rewrite of US corporate tax law in nearly two decades, aimed at ending a bitter trade war with Europe and showering $US136 billion ($A185 billion) in new tax breaks on businesses, farmers


The family of kidnapped NI woman Annetta Flanigan are gravely concerned for her safety, their minister says.


The highest courts in two states dealt gay rights advocates dual setbacks Thursday, rejecting same-sex couples' bid to win marriage rights in New York and reinstating a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Georgia.


Un miliardo in 3 anni e si punta a fonti rinnovabili


"Superman" Howard flies to slam dunk contest win

Orlando Magic big man Dwight Howard  donned a Superman costume as part of a performance that allowed  him to capture the NBA Slam Dunk competition in New Orleans on  Saturday.


By Hiawatha Bray, The Boston Globe  Dec. 12--Gotuit Media Corp., a Woburn maker of video indexing software  for the cable TV industry, is rolling out a new online service that lets  Internet video fans generate moment-by-moment indexes of their movies.


Bloomberg Signs Tax Break Law for TV, Film

Film and television production companies that work in Manhattan will get a 5 percent tax credit of up to $12.5 million a year under a new law signed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.


Militants hold up to 250 Pakistani children

Gunmen took hostage up to 250 Pakistani schoolchildren in the northwestern town of Bannu on Monday after taking refuge in the school following a clash with police, officials said.


Microsoft, Sendo Settle Smart-Phone Dispute

Software giant Microsoft Corp. and UK-based cell phone maker Sendo Holdings plc. on Monday reached a settlement to their intellectual property dispute over a failed smart-phone partnership between the two companies.


The Patriots claimed linebacker David Herron off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings yesterday, and also re-signed tight end Marcellus Rivers , who had been cut Saturday.


Archaeologists and clergymen in the Holy Land derided claims in a new documentary produced by the Oscar-winning director James Cameron that contradict major Christian tenets.


Can digital musicians, artists and other media creators free themselves from the tyranny of popular software design? Commentary by Momus.


Nicoletta Mantovani, widow of Luciano Pavarotti, attacks the Italian media's "unseemly" gossip about his will.


Grammy Awards won by the Beatles and Sir Paul McCartney are to be auctioned in California.


Carlyle Group is in talks to buy Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc., the world's largest chip packager, for $5.7 billion as demand for computer and mobile-phone components increases.


Cold front assists deadly forest fires raging in western US

A cold weather front was helping to quell wildfires across several western US states on Tuesday but authorities warned the risk of further blazes across the region remained high.


Toshiba to Launch HD DVD Notebook PCs in Q4 2005

Japan's Toshiba Corp. said on Wednesday it would introduce notebook computers with HD DVD technology in the last quarter of 2005 in a move to pressure rivals in the battle over formats for next-generation DVDs.


Evidence of forcible strip searches of inmates at a young offenders' institute is uncovered by inspectors.


IT Grads Don't Meet Industry Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may lose out in the information technology sector if it does not address a shortage of skilled workers.


SAN FRANCISCO - Oracle Corp. , the third-largest software maker, gave BEA Systems Inc.'s directors five days to consider a $6.7 billion takeover offer before it expires. BEA said it can't accept Oracle's price.


Former Mayor Wellington Webb formally announced his candidacy Thursday to become chairman of the Democratic National Committee.


One of the UK's biggest music festival promoters criticises plans to impose new licence fees for outdoor concerts.


Israeli troops killed five Palestinians in Gaza Saturday, including a leading commander in Hamas, Palestinian sources said. Hamas spokesmen said Abdullah Nabhan was killed during


S.Korea, Japan Urge North to Resume Nuclear Talks

Leaders of Japan and South Korea strongly urged North Korea Friday to return to talks aimed at ending its nuclear weapons program.


Il plenum del Consiglio superiore della magistratura interviene sull'attivitÃ  di spionaggio sui giudici"Il Sismi ha svolto un'attivitÃ  estranea ai compiti dei servizi fatta per intimidire e far perdere credibilitÃ "                                          Toghe spiate, Csm contro il Sismi "Fu il servizio e non i settori deviati"


Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and Chris Webber had 18 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 93-78 win over the Los Angeles Lakers last night at The Palace at Auburn Hills, Mich.


. (antiTainment) Fox News has asked a judge to allow them to fire the woman that sued talk show host Bill O'Reilly for sexual harassment and to declare that the firing not be classified as retribution.


Xabi Alonso struck a stunning goal from inside his own half for the second time in eight months to seal Liverpool's 2-0 Premiership victory over Newcastle.


Largely because of the mobile phone boom in developing countries, telephone service has quadrupled in the past decade to 4 billion lines worldwide, according to a report Tuesday from the U.N. telecommunications agency.


Online recruitment rogue stripped of Â£20,000

Rip-off merchant has to sell house The man behind an UK-based online employment agency has been found guilty of ripping off workers and ordered to pay Â£20,000. Adrian Farmer's lawyers say he may have to sell his house to pay the penalties.â¦


'Lettera vescovo sembra scritta dal capo di una setta'


NEW YORK, Sept. 4. - Top-seed Roger Federer moved a step closer to becoming the first man in 16 years to win three Grand Slams in a season when he reached the US Open fourth round with a straight-sets win here today.


Rashard Lewis scored a season-high 37 points, and SuperSonics improved to 18-4 with a 108-93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers last night in Seattle.


Yankees close to deal with Pavano; Wells to Red Sox?

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees are reportedly closing in on acquiring free-agent starting pitcher Carl Pavano.


Iran Apparently Agrees to Stop Enrichment

Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, right, talks with Iraqi Vice-President, Ibrahim al-Jafari, during their official meeting in Tehran, Iran, Saturday Nov. 27, 2004.


Poll shows Blair's party slipping after scandal but still ahead of Tories

At the end of a week that saw a senior cabinet minister resign amid scandal, a new poll gives British Prime Minister Tony Blair ( news - web sites )'s Labour party a five-percentage-point lead over the ...


The US military has been ordered to suspend compulsory anthrax vaccination for troops by a federal judge. More than a million US soldiers have been forced to have the jab since 1998, with hundreds punished


Record year for Falcon business jet orders: Dassault

French aerospace group Dassault Aviation said it had received a record 158 orders for its Falcon planes last year as it took advantage of a booming commercial jet market.


US mum on slaying of Hamas militant in Syria, urges action against ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 27  - The United States on Monday refused to comment on or condemn the weekend killing in Syria of a founder of the radical Islamist Hamas movement in a bombing that has been blamed on Israel.


Nuggets' Anthony Gives $1.5M for Youth Center

Denver Nuggets star and Baltimore native Carmelo Anthony, criticized for his appearance in a street video that warned viewers to "stop stitching," is giving $1.5 million to a youth center in his home town.


Holiday shoppers may worry if the toys they buy contain lead, but some scientists are urging consumers to focus on the thousands of chemicals in everyday household items.


Yahoo and Adobe have formed a partnership to attempt to keep pace with Google and Microsoft in the search arena. Under the deal, Adobe is adding a toolbar to its Acrobat software that will link to various


Olympic IT security requires advance planning

If there's one thing the Atos Origin SA team understands as lead contractor for the Olympic IT infrastructure, it's that you must learn from your mistakes.


Leading shares have closed flat, as weakness on Wall Street offset M&A-fuelled gains, notably from Friends Provident and ITV.


North Korea ready to stop making plutonium: Seoul

North Korea appears ready to abandon the source of its weapons-grade plutonium but there is a still a long way to go before Pyongyang scraps its entire nuclear arms program, a top South Korean nuclear envoy said on Friday.


Ruling calls developers' projects into question

When the state's highest court ruled in February that developers of a huge mixed-use project in East Cambridge near the Charles River might have to provide more public accommodations, such as a pedestrian tunnel under a busy street, the justices declared there were no broader implications.


CHARLEROI -It is possible many Americans will pick a candidate based on last night's debate, but the event did little to sway several Mon Valley voters.


Bulgarian parliament rejects non-confidence bill against gov't

The Bulgarian National Assembly on Friday rejected a non-confidence bill against the coalition government led by Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev.Comment


Traffic down, spending up in holiday retail debut

Heavy discounts and "door-buster" promotions sent more than 140 million U.S. shoppers to stores during the three-day kickoff to holiday shopping, but overall customer traffic was seen falling from last year, a retail trade group said on Sunday.


World Business Briefing: Sweden: Teliasonera to Replace Chief

TeliaSonera, the Nordic regionâs largest telecommunications operator, pushed its chief executive, Anders Igel, left, from his post, saying it wanted to make room for a more growth-oriented leader. Mr. Igel will leave on July 31 and will be succeeded temporarily by Kim Ignatius, the chief financial officer. The company said the decision was made at a board meeting a day earlier, where members concluded that TeliaSonera was entering a new phase and would benefit from a leader who could raise its âspirit and commercial drive.â.


Yet another risky game for that Patriots winning streak, now at 21. Pittsburgh hasn't lost at home, and rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hasn't lost, period.


NBA players finance feeding of poor Kenyan children

Ten National Basketball Association players will help deliver food to one million needy Kenyan children next month thanks to a donation from Taiwan and the support of the league's players union.


The supermarket chain looks likely to ring up profits for investors, but they should wait for a sale.


A four-day national strike has begun in Nigeria in protest at a 25% increase in the cost of oil. Oil executives in Nigeria said they were confident there would be no immediate disruption to exports.


A proposed new stadium that would keep the Colts in Indianapolis for 30 years could face stiff opposition because its funding relies on gaming revenue.


Oil recovers from fall below $60 on US stockbuild

Oil prices rose on Thursday,   recovering from a near $4 fall in two days, fueled by signs of   prolonged talks over Iran and an unexpected sharp rise in   already bulging U.S. fuel inventories.


Netherlands' Qiagen to buy Digene for $1.6 bln

Qiagen NV , a Dutch maker of genetic testing equipment, said on Sunday it will acquire Digene Corp. ., which develops screening tests for diseases affecting women, for $1.6 billion in stock and cash.


The abrupt pullback in spending raises the possibility that the country may be experiencing a rare decline in personal consumption.


TV reality show to chronicle Posh Spice move to LA

The move to Los Angeles of English soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria is to be chronicled in an NBC television reality show, Daily Variety reported on Wednesday.


Scientists create gene map for synthetic life

Researchers have assembled the entire genome of a living organism -- a bacterium -- in what they hope is an important step to creating artificial life.


Manufacturer Gets Help Managing Product Information

TechWeb - Brady Corp. turns to product-information-management software from FullTilt Solutions so it can more easily handle information on thousands of products. The software also helps Brady manage its online catalog.


Palestinians strive for post-Arafat security

RAMALLAH, West Bank: Palestinian leaders drew up plans at a series of meetings Sunday in a bid to prevent an outbreak of violence and ensure a smooth transfer of power in the event of Yasser Arafat's death.


DaimlerChrysler to slash 13,000 jobs at US unit Chrysler

German-US auto giant DaimlerChrysler said it would axe 13,000 jobs at US unit Chrysler as part of a restructuring aimed at restoring its profitability by 2008.


US 'Outraged' Over Reported Harassment of Darfur Refugees

The State Department Tuesday expressed outrage over reports that Sudanese forces may be trying to evict refugees from displaced persons camps in Sudan's western Darfur region.


Still unable to put on the show everyone has expected in the World Cup, Brazil got another shaky win and a spot in the second round.


The defensive line that started the season for the New York Giants is close to being wiped out.


The steam powered car that is aiming for a land speed record and an alternative fuel future.


Daniel Briere scored the only goal in a shootout and Ryan Miller stopped Carolina cold to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 victory over the Stanley Cup-champion Hurricanes last night in Raleigh, N.C., in a season-opening rematch of last year's Eastern Conference finals.


Harmony seeks to buy Gold Fields in $8.1 billion deal

LONDON (CBS.MW) -- South African mining group Harmony (UK:HRM) said it would "shortly post" a proposed $8.1 billion, stock-based takeover of South African miner Gold Fields (GFI) .


Panel Asks Justice Dept. to Investigate Tejada

The request came at the opening of a hearing on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.


Movie Review | 'Gone Baby Gone': Human Frailty and Pain on Bostonâs Mean Streets

With âGone Baby Gone,â Ben Affleck has taken a satisfyingly tough look into conscience, to those dark places where some men also go astray.


Crude oil crosses the $47 per barrel mark

NEW YORK, August 18 (New Ratings)  Crude oil prices reached new record high levels today, following the US Energy Department report regarding the expanded operations by the US refineries and increased gasoline demand for this year.


Increased spending by consumers and business helped US economic growth rise at a higher-than-predicted rate in the July to September period.


Developer expectations run high for Google Gears

(InfoWorld) - Developers haveÂ big plans for Gears, the Google Inc. browser plug-in designed to provide offline access to Web-hosted applications. Although Gears has only been available for about two weeks in anÂ early-stage version, many developers have rushed to give it a test drive and brainstorm for new ways to use it. The response to Gears reflects the rising demand for using Web-hosted applications without necessarily being connected to the Internet. Dustin Hand is looking at Gears for a Web application he is creating for an American Red Cross chapter in Tallahassee, Florida. The application must have an offline component so that it can be used even if a major disaster knocks out Internet access. The application will be used to manage the list of local Red Cross volunteers, and will contain these people's contact information along with their skills. Once completed and implemented in the Red Cross' Capital Area Chapter of Florida, the application will be pitched for adoption in Red Cross offices nationwide. "Ensuring that a Web application such as this works during a disaster regardless of the outside [Internet access] networks being down is of top priority," Hand, a Red Cross volunteer IT coordinator, said via e-mail. Gears, an open source browser extension, contains three components. The first is a local server for caching and delivering "application resources" like HTML and JavaScript without a server connection. The second piece is a database that will allow for storing and accessing data from within the browser. The final component is what Google calls "a worker thread pool," designed to boost Web applications' responsiveness by carrying out operations in the background. Before Google released Gears at the end of May, Hand was considering hosting the volunteers' database physically in the Red Cross offices for offline access. However, the chapter lacks the infrastructure to have database access on site. Its Web hosting company could house the database, but then it would be located off site and possibly unavailable in the event of a disaster. "Google Gears would allow us to use our existing infrastructure -- our off-site database -- in the event of Internet connectivity failure, allowing us to continue to provide expedited service to the victims," Hand wrote. He acknowledges that Gears still needs significant improvement for usage in production applications, something Google has also made clear. Although Gears is available to anyone as a free download, at this point it's intended mostly for developers who can give Google feedback to improve the product. Google also hopes to push Gears as an industry standard for offline access to Web-hosted applications. Another developer with high hopes for Gears is Brandon Kraft from the University Catholic Center campus ministry of the University of Texas at Austin. Kraft hopes Gears will allow him to give an offline component to a variety of Web-hosted resources available to university students and staff. Like other early testers, Kraft plans to wait for Gears to mature before using it in production applications. So far, he has run into a few kinks, including a clunky synchronization indicator. Kraft also stumbled with a known issue that has prevented proxy server users from installing Gears. After the installer failed twice on him, Kraft put Gears aside. A week later, he delved into the issue and, after 20 minutes, worked around it. "For the average consumer, once they get an error message [during the installation], they won't come back," Kraft said in a phone interview. The proxy server issue, flagged repeatedly in discussion forums, has caused some developers to take Google to task, a sign that with the high expectations also come strong feelings. Many corporate developers connect to the Internet via a proxy server. However, by the end of next week, the installer's problem with proxy server connections will be solved for most users, a Google spokesman said Friday. Google already started updating its servers with the latest version of the Gears installer, and some users have downloaded it already. "The update will be finished by next week, at which point you can be sure of getting the latest version of the installer from the Gears Web site," the spokesman said via e-mail. Despite its bugs, Gears has also generated enthusiasm among IT security experts. "I strongly believe that light footprint on the end-point device -- the user's computer -- makes for strong security. Because of that, I always prefer Web applications to installed applications," Maxime Rousseau, a security consultant with SociÃ©tÃ© Conseil Lambda Inc. in QuÃ©bec, Canada, said via e-mail. Despite liking Google's Docs & Spreadsheets Web-hosted application suite, Rousseau doesn't recommend it to clients, saying that it's not fast enough due to Web pages' lagging responses. He believes that Google will eventually address those issues, however. Although interest is high among users for Gears to support Docs & Spreadsheets, Gmail and other Google hosted applications, Gears currently only supports one Google application: the Reader RSS syndicated feed manager. "Something like Google Gears has been needed for the Web for quite a long time, and as far as I can tell, it is a nicely structured architecture," Hand, from the Red Cross, wrote. Â


Chimps From Dutch Lab Face Housing Crisis

Dozens of chimpanzees from a Dutch laboratory face a housing crisis after plans for their early retirement on the Spanish coast collapsed because of residents' fears they would carry infectious diseases.


AUSTIN, Minn. - A goat on the lam shrugged off a shot from a stun gun, but couldn't get past the Sandman...


Coalition forces attacked a Taliban safe house and killed 14 militants Friday in eastern Afghanistan, the military said.


BAGHDAD, 6 December 2004 - Seventeen civilians were killed and 13 wounded in Tikrit yesterday as gunmen ambushed a bus full of Iraqis working for the US military, while a car bomb and a gun attack killed four members of the Iraqi security forces


How Pakistan's A.Q. Khan outwitted Western intelligence to build a global nuclear-smuggling ring that made the world a more dangerous place. The inside story


Military Officials in Iraq Fault GAO Report

A bleak portrait of the political and security situation in Iraq released yesterday by the Government Accountability Office sparked sharp protests from the top U.S. military command in Baghdad, whose officials described it as flawed and "factually incorrect."


New test better shows result of cancer therapy

A new test that counts cancer cells in the bloodstreams of patients with advanced breast cancer best tells whether treatment is working, according to a study led by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.


Court dismisses VeriSign's antitrust suit against ICANN

Internet domain name registry VeriSign just can't seem to convince anyone that redirecting misspelled Web addresses to its own site is a good thing.


Antidepressant-teen suicide link acknowledged

BETHESDA, Maryland Top officials of the Food and Drug Administration have acknowledged for the first time that antidepressants appeared to lead some children and teenagers to become suicidal.


Critics fawn, fans obsess and its stars swoon over Arrested Development, Fox's latest - and perhaps bravest - dysfunctional-family saga.


A storm heading from the Atlantic towards the UK prompts authorities to issue new flood warnings.


Roma, 15:24 - CALCIO, ROMA: LIPPI IN VISITA A TRIGORIA

L'ex ct azzurro Marcello Lippi è stato in visita questa mattina a Trigoria. Lippi ha seguito ...


TV biz making early plans for writers strike

TV studio executives  might try to nip the potential threat of a writers strike later  this year by tucking away scripts or even shooting extra  episodes of hit dramas and sitcoms.


Windows development chief 'would buy a Mac'

Editor's note: This story was reprinted from Computerworld. For more of Computerworld's coverage of the Mac, visit its Mac Knowledge Center.


The seven deadly sins of corporate dysfunctionality

A significant percentage of executives and their boards are dysfunctional. If you knew what really goes on out there, the countless ways you can get screwed, you'd need Ambien just to sleep at night.


Performer guest-stars as music supervisor for MTV

Music videos may not have a home in  MTV's prime-time programming schedule, but the network is  looking for new ways to give artists a presence in key viewing  hours. In the latest wrinkle, MTV is experimenting with letting  recording stars determine the soundtracks to some of its hit  lifestyle shows.


A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to find and make public by next week any unreleased files about President Bush's Vietnam-era Air National Guard service to resolve a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by The Associated Press.


Bhutto returns to sea of support in Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto ended eight years of self-exile on Thursday, returning to Karachi where hundreds of thousands of supporters thronged the streets to welcome her home.


BAGHDAD, Iraq--Iraq"s electoral commission on Sunday set Jan. 30 for elections to choose a National Assembly, a vote that could deliver power to Iraq"s Shiite Muslim majority after decades of disenfranchisement.


Wireless growth in Asia leads to security woes

Asia's seen rapid growth in wireless Internet use recently, but unsecured Wi-Fi networks and lost or stolen mobile devices leave users vulnerable to a rising tide of data thefts and other attacks according to Citrix CSO Kurt Roemer.


The Diana memorial concert dominated Sunday night's TV viewing, with audience figures peaking at 14.8m.


China urges U.S. help in blocking Taiwan vote

The United States stressed on Thursday that it opposes Taiwan plans to hold a referendum on U.N. membership, while China urged Washington to help oppose the vote that it calls a dangerous provocation.


Cancer Free at 33, but Weighing a Mastectomy

More young women are learning early that they are genetically prone to breast cancer, setting off a new type of family drama.


An Indonesian Conversation, Before the Tsunami

The choreographer Jacqulyn Buglisi and two of her dancers discuss "The Conversation," a dance in six sections based on travels through Indonesia.


Concertgoers who witnessed a fatal nightclub shooting frantically called emergency operators on cell phones and tried to resuscitate the wounded, with some having to wash victims' blood from their hands, faces and clothes afterward.


Coughlan gets a "Life" in pilot for Lifetime

Marisa Coughlan will  star in the Lifetime drama pilot "Side Order of Life," playing  a magazine photographer who re-evaluates her life and upcoming  wedding after her best friend is diagnosed with cancer.


Growth hormone may relieve fibromyalgia pain

NEW YORK  - Daily injections of growth hormone may help reduce pain and improve the quality of life in some patients with fibromyalgia, new findings of a small study suggest.


Beijing - The death toll in a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine rose to 66 on Friday with 82 still missing, the government said, as another 41 miners were reported killed or missing in two other accidents.


Germany's development minister said Friday the Group of Eight member states had agreed on a program worth more than $60 billion to combat the spread of HIV/AIDs in Africa.


It's a fashion that started in prison, and now the saggy pants craze has come full circle — low-slung street strutting in some cities may soon mean run-ins with the law, including a stint in jail.


Swiss voters overwhelmingly approve government proposals to permit research using stem cells of human embryos.


Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira has played down his spat with teammate Lauren following their team's disappointing UEFA Champions League draw with Rosenborg.


Home Front: Finding a New Path to the World of Work

A nonprofit group, Vocational Foundation Inc., has been helping young New York City residents move into the world of work since it was established in 1936.


An Indian minister proposes that all pregnant women register with the government  and get permission if they want an abortion.


Blackstoneâs Bid for Equity Office Prevails

Shareholders approved a $39 billion bid to take over the nation's largest office landlord.


Bologna, 14:23 - BASKET, SERIE A: SIENA-AVELLINO ANTICIPATA A SABATO 24

La Lega, vista la richiesta di Siena, ha disposto che la gara Montepaschi Siena – Air Avellino...


Tony Blair will visit the West Midlands to meet parents and teachers and outline his stance on education.


Crude decline in wake of build up of US stocks

Rarely has the oil price fallen so far so fast. Crude futures have dropped more than 15 per cent in only four sessions sending prices to three month lows.


Britain to Send Christmas Gifts to Troops

Pipes and pencils will be replaced by cameras and games when a 90-year-old royal tradition of sending gifts to British troops abroad is revived this Christmas, a defense spokesman said Thursday.


DNC to Run Ad Rapping Bush on Health Care

The Democratic Party accuses President Bush in a new television ad of having "no plan" to deal with the rising cost of health care.


Robes and regalia as Queen Elizabeth's chosen knights parade

Queen Elizabeth II took part in the Order of the Garter service Monday, an English tradition which sees her chosen band of knights and ladies parade in all their feathers and finery.


Withdraws guidance for 2007 Circuit City had a crap first quarter, losing $54.6m, against net income of $6.4m same time last year. Net sales fell 4.3 per cent, driven by a comparable store sales decline of 5.6 per cent. Gross profit margins fell 1.9 per cent on lower merchandise margins and lower take-up of extended warranties.â¦


Jackson Security Increased After Threats

Sources close to the Michael Jackson molestation case in Santa Maria, Calif., said security has been increased after threats involving the pop star.


Coast Guard searching for missing Microsoft researcher

The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting an extensive search for Jim Gray, a senior manager with Microsoft's Silicon Valley research organization, who failed to return from a sailboating trip Sunday off of San Francisco.


Bhutto's legacy propels Pakistan People's Party ahead of election

Her party is expected to do well in Feb. 18 parliamentary polls, analysts say.


Oil giant Shell is reportedly set to announce the largest profit in UK corporate history on the back of record oil prices.


Martha Stewart Asks For Help With Legal Bills

NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart is asking the company she founded to cover $3.7 million of her legal bills. The costs relate to a single criminal count that was thrown out -- a charge that she propped up the company's stock price by declaring her innocence.


Bali talks try to end impasse on climate goals

NUSA DUA, Indonesia  - Negotiators at climate talks in Bali tried to break a deadlock on Friday over emissions goals after the European Union accused the United States of blocking progress at the 190-nation meeting.


First quarter profits at computer maker Hewlett-Packard jump 26% on strong PC and notebook computer sales.


Three Ontario men are being sued for allegedly sending millions of forged e-mail messages from Internet giants Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.


Selling sentiment: the greeting-card industry

Mass-production greeting cards are store-bought sentiment. They are meant to convey endearing words to a friend or loved one on a special occasion.


Studies Cite Poor CPR Methods in Restarting Hearts

Many caregivers perform CPR incorrectly  and fail to restart stopped hearts by not adhering to strict  guidelines governing the frequency and force of chest  compressions, a pair of studies said on Tuesday.


Barry Bonds is expected to miss much of spring training following minor arthroscopic surgery Monday on his right knee.


Apple confirms MySpace ban in retail stores

From a black MacBook laptop at the cube-shaped retail store on Friday morning, most Web sites were loading at full speed. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


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Have you heard the one about the actor working as a comedian who plays a talk show host who is pretending to run for president?


U.S. spars with Iran before Iran-EU nuclear talks

The United States told Iran on Thursday  it must change its nuclear course or be isolated, but Tehran  remained defiant as it held talks on its atomic program with  the European Union.


France outlines plans to kickstart biotech

France's drug industry has started filling in the detail of its strategic plan to boost the standing of the biotechnology sector, first unveiled at the end of last month.


A historical accident becomes the new brand for a global giant.


Europe Opens Another Inquiry Involving Microsoft

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


AT&T Says its Networks Will be Ready for iPhone

AT&T won't officially say whether improvements to its EDGE network are being done to meet anticipated network demands of the Apple iPhone, which debuts on June 29.


Mervyn King is reappointed as governor of the Bank of England, the Treasury says.


Altria Group Inc  said on Wednesday it plans to spin off its international tobacco unit but will not give details on the timing of the much anticipated move until January.


Vital Signs: Hazard: High-Fat Diet Raises Risk of Colon Cancer Return

Survivors with diets high in meat and refined grains triple their risk of recurrence or death.


Hurricane Ivan's Fury Kills 20 Along the Middle Gulf Coast

Hurricane Ivan carved a path of destruction through the Southeast with winds reaching 130 miles an hour.


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Newcastle labour to victory over Zulte-Waregem to reach the last 16 of the Uefa Cup.


Musharraf Election Plans Challenged in Court

The Supreme Court today started hearing a case against the plans of Pakistanâs president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, to get re-elected while still in military uniform.


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Italian utility Enel SpA said Friday it had abandoned talks to acquire defunct telecommunications operator ISPE.


U.N. forces stall rebel advance on east Congo city

U.N. peacekeepers in Congo on Monday blocked an advance against an eastern city by soldiers loyal to a renegade general as the Supreme Court prepared to deliver its verdict on a contested presidential election result.


Rumours de jour Google is close to buying phone management company GrandCentral which provides one number for life which can be routed to various actual numbers.â¦


Zagabria, 12:32 - CALCIO, CROAZIA: ADDIO ALLA LEGGENDA MATOSIC

La leggenda del calcio croato, Frane Matosic, è morto all'età di 89 anni.  Matosic, ch...


The NHS is too vast for politicians to hand over to an independent board to run, says the health secretary.


Masked gunmen open fire on students protesting in Caracas against planned constitutional reforms.


This year, he had his salary dramatically reduced -- a sign of disrespect in the NFL that is second only to getting released -- and he watched as the Steelers brought in Duce Staley to take his job.


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2 killed in car bomb explosion north of Baghdad

Two people were killed and four others injured when a car bomb went off on Sunday near Baquba, 65 km north of Baghdad, police sources said.


Jan ISM manufacturing index falls unexpectedly

U.S. manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in January as new orders and production fell, according to a survey published on Thursday.


Indonesia hospital says signs Suharto's health improving

Former Indonesian president Suharto, rushed to hospital in critical condition on Friday, is showing some signs of improvement but requires constant monitoring, hospital and medical officials said on Sunday.


The home secretary is to set out a minimum standard of service the public can expect from police.


France derides claims by Ivory Coast's president and a top Catholic cleric that French troops beheaded protesters.


At least five people are dead and three are missing after China's east coast is hit by Typhoon Wipha.


Cleaner throws out bag of trash in artwork

A janitor at a London museum threw away a bag full of paper and cardboard, not realizing that it was part of a work of art. Recreation of First Public Demonstration of Auto


Calculate race strategy and watch live telemetry from the first ever sessions of the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix.


U.S. readies to change clocks to help environment

Energy-guzzling Americans, always on the lookout for a painless path to conservation, can celebrate this weekend when they will cut greenhouse gas emissions by simply pushing forward the hands on their clocks.


A man who made abuse allegations against the ex-chairman of a police authority is charged with assault.


Date Set for Iraqi Elections; Violence Slows Registration

Iraqi electoral officials on Sunday scheduled national and provincial elections for Jan. 30 and said that nearly 200 political groups had applied to take part.


Oct. 7, 2004 -- Female soccer players who have an ACL injury (anterior cruciate ligament) in one of their knees are more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis at an early age.


US FDA Sees Changes to Antidepressant Drug Labels

The US Food and Drug Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in youths, according to documents released on Friday.


SocGen trader questioned for 2nd day over fraud

The junior trader blamed for causing a $7 billion loss at French bank Societe Generale faced a second day of questioning on Sunday by finance police, who said he was cooperating with their inquiry.


The UN nuclear watchdog says South Korea's illegal nuclear tests were on a bigger scale than declared.


Cemex deal shows power of Mexico's super-elite

When Mexican cement maker Cemex (CX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (CEMEXCPO.MX: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed this week to pay $4.


Swede's Sermon on Gays: Bigotry or Free Speech?

One Sunday in the summer of 2003, the Rev. Ake Green, a Pentecostal pastor, stepped into the pulpit of his small church in the southern Swedish village of Borgholm. There, the 63-year-old clergyman delivered a sermon denouncing homosexuality as "a deep cancerous tumor in the entire society" and condemning Sweden's plan to allow gays to form legally recognized partnerships.


OMAHA, Neb. -- Six new cases of West Nile virus have been reported to the Nebraska Health and Human Services System, bringing the total number reported so far this year to 17.


How can you spend your summer vacation, if you're 12 to 15: Go to "American Idol" camp.


Calculated Odds: ; Pfizer Finds Heart Attack Risk With Celebrex ...

NEW YORK - Pfizer Inc. said it found an increased risk of heart attacks for patients taking high dosages of its top-selling painkiller Celebrex, the same problem that led to the withdrawal of its one-time competitor Vioxx.


Tories demand inquiry into Brown campaign fund

The Tories have today called for an inquiry into Gordon Brown's leadership campaign amid claims his bid to become the next prime minister is being partially bankrolled by senior businessmen he employed at the Treasury.


The Golden State sues the big six automakers for damages from polluting vehicles. Talk about wasting resources. In Autopia.


A Saudi prince received secret payments from the UK's biggest arms dealer, a BBC investigation reveals.


Heat scores style points at home exhibition

MIAMI Â· Monday night's 92-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks provided Heat fans at AmericanAirlines Arena their first opportunity to offer thanks for the arrival Shaquille O'Neal.


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Manning, Addai power unbeaten Colts to seventh straight win

Peyton Manning threw two touchdown  passes and Joseph Addai scored three times as the unbeaten  Indianapolis Colts used 31 unanswered points to crush the  Carolina Panthers 31-7 on Sunday.


West Nile virus likely is here to stay, apparently more so in Gulf Coast states than elsewhere. Following is a state-by-state listing of the number of neuroinvasive cases of West Nile virus -- cases of encephalitis


'Ma gli investimenti devono essere nelle due direzioni'


Bush signs law cutting student lender subsidies

President George W. Bush signed  student loan legislation on Thursday that slashes federal  subsidies to lenders such as Sallie Mae , Citigroup  , Bank of America  and many others.


Wake Forest Coach to Show Off No. 1 Team

Give Wake Forest coach Skip Prosser another week or so, and he'll have a better handle on just how good the No. 1 Demon Deacons are and just how good they can be.


Slap Shot: An Audition on a Global Stage

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


Suspects taken into custody on dubious or nonexistent charges. Detectives who are encouraged to contaminate crime scenes and beat out confessions. Corrupt or outgunned police who call in the army when moving against reputed drug bosses or guerrillas.


Oil Prices Slip, Winter Supplies Seen Up

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as an  expected increase in U.S. heating fuel supplies eased concerns  over an inventory crunch should this winter's weather prove  colder than normal.


GOP to Bolster Bush Image As Strong Leader

NEW YORK - Republicans marshaled their forces to bolster President Bush's image as a strong leader in treacherous times as they open their national convention in the city that felt the brunt of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history...


Arsenal unveil mega Â£100M Emirates deal

Arsenal have confirmed they have struck a lucrative deal with Emirates Airlines for the naming rights of their new Ashburton stadium.


Design Review | 'Piranesi as Designer': For Piranesi, Imagination Trumps Classical Boundaries

A lovely new show at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum introduces us to the full sweep of this Venetian artistâs career, from the early etchings of antiquities to his eccentric furniture designs.


Diebold Inc. DBD.N, the leading  maker of automated teller machines, on Monday warned that  third-quarter and full-year profits will fall below  expectations due to problems at its electronic voting machine  business.


Security Breaches Worry Outsourcing Industry

Outsourcing executives are worried that recent security breaches are damaging IndiaÂs reputation as a high-skilled, low-cost location.


Actor Michael J. Fox added his Hollywood power to Sen. John F. Kerry's campaign yesterday, denouncing President Bush's stem-cell research policy as blocking promising research on major diseases.


Giustizia, slitta a domani voto finale su pdl ex-Cirielli

Slitta a domani mattina il voto finale nell'Aula della Camera sulla proposta di legge contro i recidivi che contiene la norma salva-Previti ed il "pacchetto Napoli". Il presidente della Camera Pier Ferdinando


Romano Says Life After 'Raymond' Still Up in Air

The hit television sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" enters its ninth and final season on CBS this month, but where star Ray Romano winds up afterward is still anybody's guess -- even Romano's.


LOS ANGELES - Warning: suburban sprawl may be hazardous to your health. A report scheduled to be released Monday found that people who live in areas with a high degree of sprawl are more likely to report chronic health problems such as high blood pressure, arthritis, headaches and breathing difficulties compared to residents in less sprawled-out areas...


China, U.S. agree to tackle global imbalances

China and the United States agreed broad steps on Friday to tackle global economic imbalances as two days of talks to ease trade and currency strains ended with good intentions but modest substance.


Banned Mutu set to train with Dinamo Bucharest

Banned Romanian striker Adrian Mutu is set to train with Dinamo Bucharest, the club's coach said on Monday.


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McNerney Calls for Solutions During Tour

By Daniel Thigpen, The Record, Stockton, Calif.  May 31--ACAMPO -- It will take increased collaboration from landowners, farmers and the government to save the ailing Delta, U.S. Rep.


One million people sign a web petition urging the EU to end European Parliament sessions in Strasbourg.


An autopsy was performed on Ken Caminiti on Monday, though the cause of the 1996 National League M.V.P.'s death may not be known for 10 days.


Europeans, Others Face Tighter U.S. Entry Checks

All visitors from Europe and  elsewhere were fingerprinted and photographed upon arrival at  U.S. airports on Thursday as part of a new, heightened effort  by authorities to secure American borders.


Roma, 14:41 - BASKET, NAZIONALE: RECALCATI CONFERMATO CT FINO AL 2009

Carlo Recalcati, ct della Nazionale italiana di basket, nonostante il fallimento all'Europeo di Spag...


Microsoft Details Plans for Vista SP1--Beta Arrives 'In a Few Weeks'

The first Vista service pack will address performance and reliability while adding support for new types of hardware and some emerging standards. Also on tap: a beta of the third and final service pack for Windows XP.


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These top-rated stocks have been marked down by top-rated investors. Are they right to have a sourpuss on?


Newmont's Idarado Receives BLM's National Director's Award

DENVER, Sept. 25  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded Idarado Mining Company, a Newmont subsidiary , its inaugural 2006 Hardrock Mineral Director's Award.


SEC launches Web tool to compare executive pay

The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission on Friday gave investors an easier way to compare  executive compensation at 500 U.S. companies with an online,  interactive tool.


Online petitioners swamp Tony Blair's Web site as British drivers vent over road tax

Britons pay almost three times as much as Americans for gas, and some accept annual parking fees that could fund the purchase of a flat-screen TV.Comment


Maker of Narcolepsy Drug Pleads Guilty in U.S. Case

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, maker of Xyrem, said it had improperly promoted the drug for unapproved uses. The company will pay $20 million in fines.


By turning waterboarding into a make or break issue for the Attorney General nominee, the Democrats are using the President's favored weapon of moral clarity against him


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Boeing shares failed to get a lift Thursday after Continental Airlines placed the first US order for the aerospace giant's 7E7 passenger jet, in a deal worth $1.3 billion at current list prices.


Tenacious from the start, Utah's Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer gave the home fans exactly what they expected in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Once their teammates got into the act, the Jazz gave the crowd what it really wanted, a 109-83 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night that drastically changes the outlook of the series.


War Pass ran away from 11 other 2-year-colts today in the $2 million Breedersâ Cup Juvenile at Monmouth Park.


Memphis coach John Calipari says Robert Dozier will play but won't start against Central Florida on Saturday, the second game since a former girlfriend filed a complaint with police.


"Wild Hogs" fills up at box office trough

Disney's middle-aged  road trip comedy "Wild Hogs" took in more money than initially  estimated at the North American box office last weekend,  grossing a staggering $39.70 million over the three-day frame.


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Drogba accuses European clubs of Africa bias

Didier Drogba believes European clubs are biased in the way they treat players from Africa.


Blog: Stripped-down laptop, which was supposed to launch this week, needs a little more time after the discovery of some glitches.


The dollar fell against the pound and the euro yesterday, prompting calls for intervention to support the dollar from several European finance ministers.


A US helicopter goes down near Baghdad, in the fifth such incident in Iraq so far this year, US officials say.


Ditech makes the cell phone experience clearer -- and makes for a happy experience for investors.


The turf battle for desktop search is heating up, with Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and now Ask Jeeves all fielding entries. Their strategies vary, but all hope to win the dominant position on personal computer users' desktops.


Released Colombian hostage Clara Rojas says she is eager to be reunited with her son who was born in captivity.


When the Berlin Philharmonic comes to New York this year, it will be part of a cornucopia of music, art, film and more music known as the Berlin in Lights festival.


Treasuries Slip as Payrolls Jitters Weigh

U.S. Treasury debt prices fell on  Thursday as anxiety over Friday's U.S. September payrolls  report largely overwhelmed relief at bond-friendly comments by  a top Federal Reserve official.


Israeli police confront worshipers at Al-Aqsa

Israeli police forces entered the area around the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem and dispersed stone-throwing worshipers with stun grenades at the end of Friday prayers, the police said.


The head of the Anglican Church of Canada has warned members who split with the church over its decision to bless same-sex unions that they will lose their church buildings and funds.


The Knicks will reach this weekendâs All-Star break with a horrific record, but they will reach it with their new mantra intact: playing better, record notwithstanding.


Update 1: China Says Beijing Must Finish Bank Reform

China needs to finish reforming its fragile banks before it ends capital controls that limit free trading of its currency, the country's banking regulator said Wednesday.


Some of the UK's top retail executives, including Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Rose, are recognised.


Two Explosions Rip Through Iraqi Capital; Casualties Reported

A car bomb exploded Monday at an entrance to the Green Zone. Less than an hour later, a second blast ripped through Baghdad's central Saadoun Street. It was not immediately clear what was targeted.


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ATHENS OLYMPICS 2004 / Ueno wins Japan's 5th judo gold

Masae Ueno will certainly have a tale to tell when she gets back to her Tokyo office. Ueno joined the parade of Japanese Olympic judo champions, winning the women's 70-kilogram gold medal Wednesday.


The lingering effects of a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain forced the cancellation of dozens of airline flights and closed some schools Thursday morning.


News.com Extra: Mars rover tiptoes into giant crater

Plus: New reputation score follows you online. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


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Powell backs his son after gibe by Howard Stern

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin Powell defended his son, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell, after radio personality Howard Stern said the younger Powell only got the job because of his family name.


Israel Apologizes for Killing Egyptian Officers

The Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, apologized to Egypt today after an Israeli army tank crew fired on an Egyptian patrol near the border with Gaza, killing three Egyptian police officers.


Islamist group says it carried out Algeria attack

A militant Islamist group linked to al Qaeda on Monday claimed responsibility for the weekend bombing of a bus carrying foreign oil workers near Algiers, and warned of further attacks.


No. 22 Nebraska went Old School to pick up its first road win of the season. Cody Glenn rushed 148 yards and two touchdowns, Brandon Jackson added 116 yards and a score and the Cornhuskers defense did the rest in a 28-14 victory over Iowa State on Saturday night.


Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-1 Saturday to extend its Premier League lead to nine points.


British troops will be moved to a more dangerous part of Iraq the defence secretary Geoff Hoon has confirmed. He told other MPs that 850 British troops would be moving to a part of Iraq that is controlled by the US.


A 14 year-old boy is to legally challenge  new measures allowing police and councils to impose curfews against those under 16.


Album sales in the U.S. plunged 9.5 percent last year from 2006, as the recording industry had another weak year despite a 45 percent surge in the sale of digital tracks.


Don't panic If reporting from The Age newspaper is to be believed, the Australian Federal Police  Commissioner, Mick Keelty, briefed a Parliamentary Inquiry into the future impact of organised crime that Australians would be facing the threat of part-robot humans involved in organised crime in the future.â¦


Australian journalist tells of capture in Iraq

TONY EASTLEY: An Australian journalist snatched by insurgents in Iraq, has contradicted claims by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer that he was kidnapped in a part of Baghdad where he was advised not to go.


Emergency rooms at U.S. hospitals are   becoming stretched as patient visits increase while the number   of emergency facilities declines, a new report said.


Stampa, stima di un buco fino a 9 mld di dollari


Fidel Castro gave his first television interview for three months yesterday, dispelling speculation that he was close to death or even that he had died.


APEC Seeks Palestinian Solution, Wider Coalition in Terror War

SANTIAGO, 21 November 2004 - The US-led âwar on terrorâ must include a resolution to the Palestinian question and involve a broader coalition, Washingtonâs Asia-Pacific partners warned yesterday as leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies opened a two


Oil prices close below $49 pb mark on rising inventories

NEW YORK, November 4  - Crude oil prices declined today to their lowest levels in more than one month, after rising early this morning and yesterday on news of George Bushâs re-election as the US President.


Nepal's ruling coalition announces that elections to a special assembly will be held in  November.


Deadlocked NHL Labor Talks to Resume on Monday

The National Hockey League and players  union will meet again Monday after failing to make any progress  in labor talks Thursday.


Weight loss may not harm obese teens' bones

NEW YORK  - Although adults who lose weight may also lose some bone mass, obese adolescents seem to keep gaining bone density as they shed pounds, a study suggests.


Londra, 23:16 - CALCIO, COPPA D'INGHILTERRA: AVANZANO MANCHESTER CITY E NEWCASTLE

Manchester City e Newcastle si sono qualificate per i sedicesimi di finale di Coppa d'Inghilterra. I...


Apple Drops in After-Hours on 2Q Outlook

Apple's second-quarter outlook shows it might not be shockproof, and many shareholders retreat from earlier bets on AAPL. The stock drops $17.06, or nearly 11 percent, in after-hours trading.


Blog: Capitol Music Group recording artists will be visiting the virtual world There.com.


MySpace Bug Leaks 'Private' Teen Photos to Voyeurs

A months-old backdoor in MySpace exposes photos in private profiles to lechers and snoops.  Ad-supported websites have risen to help people exploit the bug, and teenagers' private photos are being ogled on message boards.


Europe Looks to Bush With Sober Acceptance

Many Europeans didn't want a second term for President Bush, but as his inauguration approaches they're warily hopeful for more cooperation with the U.S. leader and his new foreign policy team led by Condoleezza Rice.


If the First Bite Doesnât Do It, the Second One Will

Scientists have discovered a fish that imitates the extraterrestrial beast of the âAlienâ series: it possesses a second set of jaws.


An investigation is under way to try to discover how a banned antibiotic was found in organic chicken processed at a Northern Ireland factory.


Milford Considers Beachside Property Offer

By Frank Juliano, Connecticut Post, Bridgeport  Jun. 11--MILFORD -- For Roland Pinsky, "take the beach" has a whole different meaning.   Pinsky is offering to donate to the city a small triangular piece of property that would provide more public access to the adjacent Anchor Beach.


US gasoline pump price highest since mid-June

The. nationwide average price for gasoline rose closer to $2 a gallon the last week and diesel fuel hit a new high for a second week, the government said Monday.


Bus Bombing Kills at Least 24 in Afghan Capital

The attack on a police bus was the deadliest insurgent strike in Afghanistan since the Taliban fell in 2001.


For David Letterman fans, it may have been the kindest cut of all: His beard is history. The late-night funnyman had the bushy beard he grew while off the air during the strike by the Writers Guild of America shaved Monday on his "Late Show." One barber buzzed the beard with an electric razor; the next one lathered him up and finished the job with a straight razor.


Fardeen Khan has never been a major draw overseas. But the actor is slowly making his presence felt. A couple of big-budget films and meaty roles should do the trick.


Pay rises in the private sector are now running at 4%, fuelled by higher inflation, a report says.


A consumer group is suing JJB Sports on behalf of fans who were sold overpriced football shirts .


Wilson tight-lipped about suicide in interview

Actor Owen Wilson in his first interview after his suicide attempt spoke about movies, monkeys and malaria but didn't mention his personal problems.


Taiwan Markets, Businesses Close for Typhoon Aere

Taiwan's financial markets and most businesses in the capital Taipei are closed for the day as Typhoon Aere approaches with torrential rain and winds of up to 165 kilometers (102 miles) an hour.


Torino, 18:39 - CALCIO, TORINO; NOVELLINO: HO VISTO UNA GRANDE SQUADRA

Walter Novellino è sempre piÃ¹ contento del suo Torino che cresce con il passare delle giornat...


Hassan Charity Waits for News on Fallujah Body

Colleagues of kidnapped British aid worker Margaret Hassan said they cannot yet rule out the possibility that a mutilated body of a Western woman found in Fallujah is the captured humanitarian.


By MATT LEINGANG  COLUMBUS, Ohio - The country is not getting its money's worth out of the international space station, John Glenn said Tuesday, the 45th anniversary of the day he became the first American to orbit the Earth.


The University of California, Los Angeles alerted about 800,000 current and former students, faculty and staff on Tuesday that their names and certain personal information were exposed after a hacker broke into a campus computer system.


Negotiators Grappling With Stimulus Plan

The White House and congressional leaders struggled yesterday to preserve their newfound alliance on the economy in the face of revolts in both parties over the shape of a potential stimulus package and of debates over issues such as health care and warrantless surveillance.


July 24, 1959: Nixon, Khrushchev Have a Chat in the Kitchen

The two leaders stage an impromptu "kitchen debate," with each extolling the virtues and technological achievements of his respective ideology.


Iran defiant on nuclear policy as powers meet

Iran dug in its heels over its nuclear program on Monday as major powers discussed tightening U.N. sanctions against the Islamic republic, which the West fears is attempting to produce nuclear weapons.


Sinn Fein says it wants to continue talks despite bank raid allegations

Sinn Fein, political wing of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army, said it was determined to continue talks on the future of Northern Ireland despite the IRA being accused of carrying out a massive bank robbery last month.


A series of security holes in three common Linux components has led open-source vendors to rush out several updates. Two of them, rated "highly critical" by security company Secunia, are in libpng, a library


Iraqi insurgents inflict relentless attack

Insurgents pressed their attack on US troops and Iraq's security forces Saturday, killing five Iraqi police officers and wounding 14 American soldiers in a relentless effort to derail next month's elections.


As of Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, 1,055 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 801 died as a result of hostile action and 254 died of non-hostile causes. The figures include three military civilians.


Computer-generated divorce Aardman Animations and Dreamworks have ended their five-film distribution deal after just three productions, the BBC reports.â¦


No ferries are sailing from Dover to Calais because a strike by workers has closed the French port.


Eufor ha il compito di proteggere i profughi del Darfur


Manny Ramirez [stats, news]' days as a Red Sox [stats, schedule] could be numbered. The Red Sox and Mets have been swapping ideas about how to pull off aneconomically-driven


Baghdad residents: Pain of war can't be shaken

A young artist proudly displays her latest painting, an abstract of scattered body parts. It's a reflection of reality in Baghdad, she says. Residents tell CNN's Arwa Damon the surge has reduced daily violence, but it's done little to shake the horror they've witnessed. "Here, there are no guarantees," a girl says.


EU Ends Libya Sanctions Despite Bulgaria Worries

EU foreign ministers agreed to lift an arms embargo on Libya on Monday, despite fears for Bulgarian and Palestinian medical workers sentenced to death there, but imposed a visa ban on senior officials from Myanmar.


Housing Secretary Alphonso Jackson demanded that the Philadelphia Housing Authority transfer a $2 million public property to a developer at a substantial discount, then retaliated against the housing authority when it refused to do so, a recent court filing alleges.


Postwar modernism master Robert Rauschenberg, three assistants — and the artist's work — weathered Hurricane Charley in Rauschenberg's storm-hardened home on this Coast barrier island, but "it was a nightmare experience," he said through a spokesman.


Los Angeles: Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, 'People' magazine reported on Sunday.


At least 1,000 people aboard a train travelling along the Sri Lankan coast perished when waves swept the carriages off the track in one of the tsunami disaster's biggest single losses of life.


Lettere del Cavaliere al Messaggero: "Grazie ai romani""La nostra protesta senza insulti e nemmeno auto bruciate"                                          Berlusconi: "Il governo imploderÃ  Prodi prigioniero delle contraddizioni"


Giuliani Hits Rocky Stretch as Vote Nears

Rudolph Giulianiâs presidential campaign has been damaged by missteps, sharp shifts in strategy and reports about his personal life.


Urgent action is needed to deal with the rise in TB cases after rates in some parts of the UK doubled, doctors say.


Fines, jail used to enforce flu shot rules

As the vaccine shortage hits home and long lines queue around the supermarket, a handful of states and the nation's capital are threatening doctors and nurses with fines or even jail


Another deadline passes for Armagh hostage

The latest deadline set by the kidnappers of Annetta Flanigan from Co Armagh, and two other UN workers in Afghanistan, has expired.


Bush Says Kerry Doesn't Understand Terror War

President Bush charged on Wednesday that Democrat John Kerry has a "fundamental misunderstanding" of the war on terrorism because a leader in the Iraqi insurgency, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, has sworn allegiance to Osama bin Laden.


China plans to enact an anti-secession law, the government said Friday, in a move apparently aimed at promoting Beijing's campaign to pressure Taiwan into uniting with the mainland.


BAGHDAD - A pair of elections - one in the United States, the other in Iraq - may play key roles in determing coalition movements in Iraq, according to US officials Sunday.


UK scientists are attempting to restore vision in people with a leading cause of blindness using stem cells.


Venezuela calls back its ambassador to Colombia as a row over the capture of a Colombian rebel grows.


Southern Sri Lanka Digs Out, Looks to Rebuild

GALLE, Sri Lanka  - Sri Lankans have made huge  progress in clearing the rubble left in the wake of the deadly  Indian Ocean tsunami and thousands of displaced people have  left camps for the homeless, officials and aid groups say.


Vodafone and Orange to share mobile mast sites

Mobile phone group Vodafone  and  rival Orange, owned by France Telecom , are to share  mobile mast sites in a deal designed to cut costs and improve  coverage across Britain.


BEIJING Sept. 20, 2004 - President Hu Jintao's new status as commander of China's military should strengthen efforts to fight corruption and control a surging economy, forcing resistant lower-level officials


Report card mixed for kids in U.S.: report

More children in the United States are living in a household with at least one working parent and fewer teens than ever are having babies, the annual federal report on children has found.


Iran Wants Guarantee of No 'Regime Change'-Diplomats

Iran might be willing to give up its  uranium enrichment capabilities but it wants many things in  return -- above all a guarantee that no one will try to topple  the Islamic regime, diplomats and analysts say.


Supreme Court judges in Ecuador lock themselves inside their offices in protest at a decision to sack them.


We can't lose sight of Chelsea says United's Silvestre

France defender Mikael Silvestre says Manchester United must continue their recent form if they are to stop league leaders Chelsea from running away with the Premiership title.


Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. NEW YORK , New York, United States of America -- The New York State Board of Parole Tuesday denied parole to


By WILLIAM KATES MEXICO, N.Y. - Before weekend squalls add to the 8 feet of snow already on the ground, the communities along eastern Lake Ontario needed the dry respite they got Friday. "Have to move fast.


Mbeki Ready to Present Ivory Coast Peace Proposals

South African President Thabo Mbeki said Sunday he was ready to make concrete proposals to revive a peace process in Ivory Coast after visiting the rebel-held north of the country on a mediation mission.


India Hunts for Rail Officers After Crash Kills 38

Indian police were looking for two railway stationmasters blamed for a head-on collision between two passenger trains which killed at least 38 people and injured dozens, officials said on Wednesday.


NASA on Friday resurrected a telescope mission that will use high-energy X-rays to conduct a census of black holes in the universe. The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or Nustar, was canceled last year because of budget constraints. Nustar, now scheduled for launch in 2011, will fly two years prior to the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, the successor to the aging Hubble Space Telescope.


Pontiff blesses photograph of missing four-year-old.


Tesla denies layoffs, but fires ten percent of staff

The electric car company rids itself of employees amid shakeup.


Intrepid Escapes N.Y. Harbor Mud and Heads for Repairs

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The tugboats pulled. The Hudson River churned. And in the second attempt, the legendary World War II aircraft carrier USS Intrepid broke out of its Manhattan berth to travel to New Jersey for needed repairs after being stuck in the mud for a month.


This fourth priority's main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. NEW YORK--Former Computer Associates International Chief Executive Sanjay Kumar pleaded


By DUNCAN MANSFIELD  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A spectacular fire early Wednesday burned century-old warehouses that the city wanted to renovate and injured four firefighters, including three who had to climb down a fire hose to escape flames.


World crude oil surges on fuel, terror concerns

NEW YORK  - Global crude prices boiled over on fear of tight US winter fuel supplies and because of a tape apparently by Osama bin Laden calling for attacks on Gulf oil supplies.


Prevista commercializzazione diretta gas naturale


Update: IBM's PC business reportedly for sale

IBM is discussing selling its PC business to Lenovo Group Ltd., China's largest maker of personal computers, and at least one other potential buyer, according to The New York Times.


For the Sabres, a New Sweater for a New Season

For months, Buffalo Sabres fans compared the clubÂs new logo to a slug and a toupee. But now that the team is preparing for action, all is forgiven.


The Indian government suggests incentives of $1,100 to people who marry members of low Hindu castes.


Arriving just a few weeks  after the similarly sloshed "Beerfest," "Artie Lange's Beer  League" is yet another ode to the pleasures of overindulgence.


Vatican has Ten Commandments for drivers

The Vatican on Tuesday issued a "Ten Commandments" for motorists to keep them on the road to salvation, warning drivers against the sins of road rage, abuse of alcohol or even simple rudeness.


Yellowcard lead singer Ryan Keys is interrupted with news.


A US judge approves the extradition of Panama's ex-leader Manuel Noriega to France when he leaves jail.


Chechen terrorist leader Samil Basayev has claimed responsibility for several recent terrorist attacks in Russia, including a school hostage siege that left more than 300 adults and children dead, according to a Chechen rebel Web


Arsenal's rally helps Liverpool gain 3rd

Arsenal rallied from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 tie with Portsmouth on Saturday, allowing Liverpool to advance to third place in the Premier League after beating Charlton 3-0.


Bollywood star Aamir Khan, currently touring Pakistan to raise funds for a cancer hospital built by former cricketer Imran Khan in Lahore, has emphasised the need for building trust and friendship between the two countries.


Viacom Chiefâs Remark on Spielberg Stirs a Furor

Despite stellar success at the box office, the relationship between DreamWorks and its corporate parent, Viacom, appears once again to be on the rocks.


Now It's Beltran's Turn: Let the Bidding Games Begin

Starting Monday, most of Major League Baseball will turn its attention to Carlos Beltran, and to the big-market metropolis of New York.


Save for retirement while living well right now.


Singh Wins in Pennsylvania to Break Woods's PGA Earnings Record

Vijay Singh won the 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania to push his yearly winnings to more than $9.45 million and break Tiger Woods's single-season money record.


Also: Online grocers can bring you many things, they just can't deliver a profit. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


Sakhir, 15:40 - F1, TEST BAHRAIN: MASSA CHIUDE CON IL RECORD

Felipe Massa chiude i test del Bahrain con il record del circuito di Sakhir. Il pilota brasiliano de...


United Airlines has again been granted a 30-day extension to file its reorganization plan, Reuters is reporting. Judge Eugene Wedoff gave the bankrupt airline, a unit of UAL Corp.


Liza Minnelli enters Manhattan State Supreme Court in this Jan. 7, 2004 file photo, in New York. Minnelli was hospitalized early Monday, Dec. 27, 2004 after falling out of bed at her residence, police said.


FSU and West Virginia Headed to Gator Bowl

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Florida State and West  Virginia will meet in the Gator Bowl on New Year's Day.


Louis Saha's second-half goal gives Man Utd a crucial Champions League win against Benfica in Lisbon.


Home Depot, the home improvement retailer, said yesterday that an internal investigation found that for 19 years the company ÂroutinelyÂ backdated option grants to benefit employees and had unrecorded expenses of about $200 million related to its grant practices.


A six-month-old baby dies and his father is seriously injured in a car crash in Swaziland, Africa.


Witness accounts from people who saw the huge waves triggered by an earthquake off the Indonesian coast.


Northwestern has dedicated its season to Randy Walker and mourned the coach before a season-opening win against Miami of Ohio.


Turkish police thwarted a bomb attack in Istanbul on Monday, arresting a 25-year-old man with explosives in his backpack outside a subway station, the city's governor said.


Microsoft updates Vista in latest piracy crackdown

MicrosoftÂ on Thursday released an update to Windows Vista that will shut down unauthorized versions of the OS that allow users to skip the product's activation system.


Disney says not in talks on Bahrain park

Walt Disney Co. denied on  Tuesday that it is in talks to build a theme park in Bahrain,  following a newspaper report saying Saudi billionaire Prince  Alwaleed bin Talal was negotiating to build an $8 billion  Disney park in the heart of the world's biggest oil exporting  region.


FCC wants to know: Is degrading P2P traffic 'reasonable'?

Agency seeks public comment as first step in deciding how far Internet service providers can go before they transcend "reasonable network management" and run afoul of federal policy.


Greek Bus Hijackers Apologize, Say Was 'Stupid Act'

Two Albanian hijackers who held 23  passengers hostage on an Athens bus apologized to the Greek  people in court Monday, saying it was a "stupid act," a  judicial source said.


Suicide attack kills 41 in Pakistan mosque

CHARSADDA, Pakistan  - A suicide bomber killed at least 41 people in a mosque in northwest Pakistan on Friday where a former interior minister was offering Muslim Eid festival prayers with worshippers, officials said.


A security guard opens fire on oil workers in Yemen, wounding two Britons and killing at least one other man.


What, no hybrids for Google camera cars?

Blog: Gizmodo reports that Google has a fleet of camera cars to take photos for Google Maps street view, and they are Chevy Cobalts


Legislation implemented by New England's devout earliest residents, such as laws against blasphemy and adultery, are coming under fire as not just anachronistic but also potentially harmful -- and, in some cases, unconstitutional.


By Coclanis, Peter A  A human being is primarily a bag for putting food into; the other functions and faculties may be more godlike, but in point of time they come afterwards.


UPDATE 1-Open-Untroubled Hewitt reaches US Open final

Lleyton Hewitt tamed big-hitting Swede Joachim Johansson to reach his second US Open final, cruising through 6-4 7-5 6-3 in one hour 59 minutes on Saturday.


Samsung shows latest Ultra-edition handset

Samsung Electronics will present the latest model in its popular Ultra edition range of cell phones at the Mobile World Congress exhibition in Barcelona next week.The phone, dubbed "Soul," is a slider-type handset that with an eye-catching touch panel under the display. The panel displays navigation icons that change according to the current application being run on the handset. For example, in camera mode icons such as zoom and brightness appear while music player functions appear in music mode.The quad-band GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) handset supports data downloads of up to 7.2Mbps over HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) networks and also has Bluetooth 2.0 wireless networking.Other features include a 5-megapixel camera with face detection and image stabilizer, FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System) and a music system based on technology from Bang & Olufsen.The phone will be available worldwide and hit Europe in April.Samsung's Ultra line has proved a hit with style-conscious consumers. All phones in the range emphasize thinness and the new Soul handset is no different at 12.9 millimeters thick. But it's nowhere near as slim as the Ultra 5.9 handset that Samsung unveiled this time last year in Barcelona. The candy bar phone, as the name suggests, is just 5.9 millimeters thick.


NATO leaders report progress on Afghanistan troops

NATO leaders reported progress on Tuesday in freeing up more troops to fight Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, signaling that some nations had agreed to drop limits on their forces just before an alliance summit.


EU newcomers Cyprus and Malta adopted the euro Tuesday, bringing to fifteen the number of countries using the currency with increasing clout over the slumping U.S. dollar.


Hanks in "Da Vinci Code;" Denzel on Broadway; U2 on tour; David ...

(National) Nov. 16, 2004 - Tom Hanks is expected to star in "The Da Vinci Code." The Oscar winner would play the part of professor Robert Langdon, who pursues the mystery of the Holy Grail.


Fossil Hunters Find Sleeping Dinosaur in China

Scientists have unearthed the remains of a perfectly preserved 130 million-year-old new species of dinosaur which provide a first-ever look at how the prehistoric creatures slept.


Authentication 'Tokens' Arrive For AOL Customers

America Online (Quote, Chart) has inked a deal with RSA Security (Quote, Chart) to add another layer of authentication to the existing username/password scheme used by AOL subscribers.


Brazil 5, New Zealand 0: Marta Leads High-Octane Brazil Offense

The Brazil womenâs World Cup team overwhelmed the Kiwis, firing 26 shots to New Zealandâs two.


OPEC will consider raising its average price band at a meeting next week, but has forecast crude prices to fall by up to a third once elections in the US and Iraq are completed.


CANBERRA, Australia - The crew of an Australian military helicopter was suspended after one of the fliers held up a sign asking women to bare their breasts as the aircraft flew by spectators at a car race, a defense force spokesman said Tuesday.


Czech out this Microsoft Office alternative

Software602 updates its productivity package, which started as a creation of Czech hobbyists.


Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Will Be Hounded by the Media

Some celebrities and their handlers are now claiming that the news media have a double standard.


Ferrari technical manager Nigel Stepney denies allegations of sabotage made against him by the F1 team.


The UK launches a huge clean-up in north Cornwall after devastating flash floods hit the area.


Executives of the carrier want to engage in merger discussions with United Airlines and Northwest Airlines as a way to cut costs and stay profitable.


Remembering the browser wars with Netscape's ex-CEO

Barksdale: The Microsoft splitter Radio Reg Jim Barksdale refuses most interviews these days. He's no longer serving as, say, CIO of FedEx or CEO of Netscape and has little use for hacks. Still - via a bit of string pulling - we were able to secure the business and technology legend on Semi Coherent Computing.â¦


A small plane spiraled out of control and crashed into a building near the Martin Luther King Jr. birthplace in downtown Atlanta during a storm on Tuesday.


KOHLER, Wisconsin  - Fiji's Vijay Singh held his  nerve to win the 86th U.S. PGA Championship in a three-way  playoff on Sunday, sealing the third major title of his career.


McCartney Set for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Paul McCartney will be the featured  performer in the next Super Bowl halftime show and organizers  promised there won't be any breast baring this time.


Internet entrepreneur details Dow Jones proposal

Internet entrepreneur Brad Greenspan outlined a new proposal on Friday to keep Dow Jones & Co Inc out of Rupert Murdoch's hands, saying his plan could help boost the stock price to above $100.


The Los Angeles Dodgers signed experienced free agent pitcher David Wells for the rest of the season Friday, while designating right-hander Brett Tomko for assignment.


The U.N. Secretary-General urged Iraqis to take advantage of the recent decrease in violence and deaths to work across ethnic, sectarian and political lines for national reconciliation.


Taking that gift back? Policies are tougher now

The season of giving and receiving is about to change into the season of redeeming and returning. For those looking to redeem gift cards, many retailers and malls have extended hours and 50-percent-off sales on holiday merchandise Sunday.


DHS forgets to mention border WiFi spy tower bungle

Eye of Sauron poked after dodgy debrief Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials have been lambasted by Congressmen after apparently attempting to conceal technical problems and programme slippages.â¦


Roma, 14:41 - CALCIO, ROMA; CICINHO: ARBITRI? SBAGLIANO UN PO' TROPPO

"Preferisco rimanere fuori da tutte le polemiche relative agli errori a favore dell'Inter. Certo, sb...