A dam at bursting point in South Yorkshire is stabilised but the situation remains critical, engineers say.


A 177-year-old first edition of the Book of Mormon found in a home near Palmyra — the birthplace of the Mormon religion — will be put up for bid next week at an upstate New York estate auction.


Whistling Helium: Supercold Sound May Lead to Better GPS in Submarines

Researchers working with a type of super-cooled helium have made the frigid stuff whistle, an attribute they say might make it the crux of better global positioning systems (GPS) in submarines and airplanes among other things.


Parents Overlook Most Important Asthma Steps-Study

Parents of children with asthma try  hard to protect their youngsters but often overlook the most  important measures, including banning smoking in the house and  shutting windows to keep pollen out, U.S. researchers reported  on Tuesday.


Bologna, 22:52 - CALCIO, SERIE B: NELL'ANTICIPO BOLOGNA-GENOA 3-1

Nell'anticipo della 13/a gioornata del campionato di serie B il Bologna ha battuto 3-1 il Genoa. Emi...


Russia beat U.S. 3-2 to reach Fed Cup final

Nadia Petrova and Elena Vesnina beat Wimbledon champion Venus Williams and Lisa Raymond in the decisive doubles contest to give Russia a 3-2 win over the United States in their Fed Cup semi-final on Sunday in Stowe, Vermont.


Everett continues to show steady improvement

Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett  continued to show significant progress in his recovery from a  devastating neck injury, the team said on Monday.


Separatist rebels in the Indian state of Manipur say they were behind an attack that left six policemen dead.


Perhaps it is time for Broadway to forge ahead in adapting some of the truly awful movie offerings of the decade for the stage.


Could Obama really get $40 million? Is Rudy still raking it in? As second quarter fundraising comes down to the wire, the major candidates are doing their best to win the expectations game


Russian police probe attack on football players

Police are questioning a Russian football manager after a gang of thugs attacked three players who had argued with him, a club spokeswoman said on Thursday.


The best decision Scott McNealy ever made

Since turning over the reins to Jonathan Schwartz in April 2006, Sun has picked itself off the floor, staging one of the more improbable corporate comebacks in recent Silicon Valley history.


Parasitic Weed Sniffs Out Prey, Study Says

Gardeners knew it, now scientists have proved it: Weeds really can sniff out tomato plants.


Johannesburg - A plane-load of South African survivors of the tsunami in Thailand landed at Johannesburg International Airport at 14:50 on Wednesday.


Outlandish garb earns smiles, and hazard pay, for actors willing to dress up as foodstuffs, cartoon characters and power tools.


Heikki Kovalainen: âA nice way to round off the year!â

RDD Driver Heikki Kovalainen won the Race of Champions last weekend at the Stade de France. An exclusive interview with the âChampion of Championsâ.


Nine French peacekeepers were killed during an air raid by Ivorian bombers more than a week ago. France responded by destroying most of the Ivorian air force.


Alcatel-Lucent Transforms Lincoln University's Communications Network

Missouri's Lincoln University has deployed Alcatel-Lucent's higher education offering to transform its campus-wide communications network. The new network enables the university to offer a secure, 'always on' learning environment, and streamline communications among administrators and staff.


LOS ANGELES -  The music industry is looking ahead to life without copy protection. Major label EMI - home of Coldplay and Norah Jones - is in discussions with online music stores about selling its music without copy protection, or digital rights management (DRM), according to two sources with direct knowledge of the talks who would not speak for attribution because discussions are ongoing.


Nedved to rejoin Czech national team after injury healed

Czech captain Pavel Nedved will return to the national soccer team once his knee is completely healed, he said in a statement which his manager Zdenek Nehoda provided Tuesday.


Hopeful thoughts, for those of us wriggling in the muck of love.


Nintendo may beat targets for earnings, DS sales

KYOTO, Japan  - Japanese video game maker Nintendo  Co. Ltd.  said it may beat its earnings forecasts for  the year to March as well as its sales target for the DS  handheld games device.


Apple to rent movies on Web, shows thin notebook

Apple Inc  will start renting movies over the Internet, Chief Executive Steve Jobs said on Tuesday, moving the iPhone and iPod maker into a very competitive market.


Bates shows Dolphins' cupboard won't be bare for Saban

By salvaging a little success from the Miami Dolphins' sorry season, Jim Bates is giving Nick Saban something to work with. Going into Miami's final game before Saban takes over, Bates is 3-3 as interim coach.


US stocks look to open flat on Monday as investors pause after a busy week on Wall Street, with oil prices ticking higher and the dollar still hovering near record lows.


MARK VIDUKA is sweating over the result of a scan on his mystery hip problem. The Middlesbrough striker discovers today the extent of the injury that kept him sidelined for Sunday s 1-1 draw against Manchester ...


Norway's Dahle dominant again; McConneloug finishes ninth

Journalism school taught Norway's Gunn-Rita Dahle how to write a variety of stories. When she's on her mountain bike, the news always seems to be the same.


Quarterback David Greene throws a 28-yard touchdown pass for No. 8 Georgia in its 19-13 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday.


Science & environment: Fishing, climate change and pollution have left an indelible mark on virtually all of the world's oceans


Nessun accenno da Cda a trattativa su Olimpia e Telecom


Devilish debate on end for Church of England

Eyebrows were raised in the House of Commons on Thursday when a motion calling for the Church of England to be disestablished was listed with the number 666, symbol of the AntiChrist.


Iraq welcomes UN nuclear inspectors to return

In response to concerns of the disappearance of nuclear materials, Iraqi Science and Technology Minister Rashad Omar told the press Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors are welcome to return.


The health minister pledges to investigate claims of waiting list manipulation.


Rumors of reinstating the military draft, which have flourished for months in panicky e-mails, online chat rooms, college dorms and student newspapers, suddenly dominated  the House floor yesterday in one of the strangest parliamentary maneuvers in memory. With even its sponsor voting against it, a bill to require young adults to perform military or civil service failed, 402 to 2.


Kerry Accuses Bush of Hiding Troops Plan

ALBUQUERQUE, NM Sept. 17, 2004 - Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Friday accused the Bush administration of hiding a plan to mobilize more National Guard and Reserve troops after the election while glossing over a worsening conflict in Iraq.


Chico Teixeiraâs languid, libidinous âAliceâs Houseâ is the best argument against marriage and motherhood to appear in many a year.


Postseason, Once Again, Will Start in the West

For the sixth time in their checkered history, the Jets are preparing for a playoff game west of the Mississippi.


Pre-Chewed Baby Food Said to Transmit H.I.V.

Researchers have identified another way that babies can be infected with H.I.V. â through food pre-chewed by an infected parent or caretaker.


Rain in Boston Postpones BoSox-Yanks Game

BOSTON - Fenway Park was soaked from rain by game time Friday night, making it no surprise that Game 3 of the AL championship series would not be played as scheduled. Then the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox had to deal with the fallout...


Incontro chiesto dall'azienda dopo accuse per morte operai


Mantova, 18:24 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: DI CESARE LAVORA A PARTE

Doppia seduta di allenamento per il Mantova. Al mattino lavoro prevalentemente atletico, nel pomerig...


Students, police clash ahead of Pakistan funeral

Pakistani police fired teargas at stone-throwing Islamic students in Karachi ahead of the funeral of a leading pro-Taliban cleric and an associate assassinated in the southern city at the weekend.


President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry met Friday evening for their second debate in front if a crowd of undecided voters in Missouri.


Don't Upgrade to Vista, UK Gov't Agency Tells Schools

British schools should not upgrade to Microsoft's Vista operating system and Office 2007 productivity suite, the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (BECTA) said in a report on the software. It also supported use of the international standard ODF (Open Document Format) for storing files.


A Lonely Guy Plays House With a Mail-Order Sex Doll

âLars and the Real Girlâ is part comedy, part tragedy and 100 percent pure calculation.


Nepalese authorities say security forces have clashed with Maoist rebels in two western districts.


Congo Mine, Source of Atom Bombs, Stays Shut -UN

A mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo that provided uranium for the U.S. atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945 -- the first nuclear weapons used in warfare -- is too dangerous to reopen, the United Nations said on Tuesday.


The head of the Asian Development Bank warns of a widening poverty gap in Asia's fast growing economies.


Crocodile tears for under-fire Microsoft MVP

'It pains us to threaten you, but...' Microsoft has adopted a bullish stance in the Most Valuable Professional saga, in which it's making an MVP feel most unvalued. The software giant is threatening Jamie Cansdale for making his product TestDriven.NET work with the free-as-in-beer version of Visual Studio.â¦


Ivory Coast Lawmakers Approve Key Peace Proposal

Lawmakers in divided Ivory Coast have approved a key reform measure, easing eligibility requirements for the presidency as part of efforts to move the stalled peace process forward.


In a high-tech age of instant communication, old-fashioned history is enjoying a renaissance in U.S. popular culture.


Anwar leaves Malaysia for German surgery

Anwar Ibrahim, former deputy prime minister of Malaysia, departed the country Saturday to receive medical attention in Germany. Anwar was set free this week by Malaysia's


Accused American Said ID'd As Contractor

An American accused of torturing terror suspects in Afghanistan entered that country using a letter from a U.S. embassy official identifying him as a government contractor, a newspaper reported Sunday.


Rock-bottom turnout in Moroccan elections

Morocco recorded its lower ever voter turnout rate Friday in elections expected to bolster the main opposition Islamist party and throw up a new challenge for the reformist King Mohammed VI.


Jets' Pennington hopes to be talking, walking tall

When rookie Eli Manning signed with the New York Giants to be their franchise quarterback, Jets counterpart Chad Pennington advised him to cooperate with an often


Scottish Panel Challenges Lockerbie Conviction

A judicial review body ruled that a former Libyan intelligence official might have been wrongfully convicted for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing.


A group of anarchists is taking an unusual step to make its political voice heard — going to the polls.


The DOE's decision to abandon FutureGen could accelerate clean-coal technology.


Voters favor Kerry's plan to reduce prescription drug costs

More New Mexican voters believe US Sen. John Kerry will do a better job lowering the costs of prescriptions drugs, according to a recent statewide poll.


US, Europe clash over subsidy for Boeing & Airbus

Fierce competition between giant aircraft makers, Boeing and Airbus, has been heating up. The US government and the European Union have both stepped in to boost their prospects.


Microsoft Learns Enterprise Search Can Be Pricey

TechWeb - Microsoft is paying a 42% premium for Fast Search & Transfer, but the technology could be a gold mine for the first big vendor to get it right.


Workers Tense as Talks With G.M. Drag On

Negotiators resumed talks on Saturday morning after talks continued past a midnight contract deadline.


SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Jeanne strengthened from a tropical storm into the sixth hurricane of the season and struck the evacuated eastern tip of the Dominican Republic on Thursday, a day after lashing Puerto Rico with damaging winds and rain that knocked out power, flooded roads and killed two people.    A hurricane warning was posted for the eastern and northern coasts of the Dominican Republic, as forecasters told the storm-weary Caribbean to monitor the progress of Jeanne, which had 80 mph winds with higher gusts...


Report: HP to Stop Using Intel Itanium Chip

Printer and PC maker Hewlett-Packard Co.  will stop offering desktop workstations based on Intel Corp.'s  Itanium microprocessor, The Wall Street Journal reported on its online edition.


Toshiba to replace 340,000 Sony-made batteries

Toshiba Corp. (6502.T) said on Tuesday it  would replace about 340,000 laptop computer batteries made by  Sony Corp. (6758.T) worldwide, the latest in a string of Sony  battery woes.


World number four Adam Scott charged one shot clear in the weather-hit second round of the St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee on Friday.


The apparent suicide of a University of Georgia researcher at ground zero in New York over the weekend has family, friends and colleagues struggling to understand what happened.


Rwanda sends reinforcements to African Union mission in Darfur

EL FASHER, Sudan, Oct 30  -- Sixty-five Rwandan troops arrived in the the Darfur town of El Fasher as part of a growing African Union (AU) military mission charged with monitoring a shaky ceasefire in the troubled region of western Sudan, an AFP


U.S. sees Iraq link in increased Qaeda threat

The United States faces an increased threat of attack from al Qaeda, which will likely try to use battle-hardened associates in Iraq to strike inside the United States, an intelligence report warned on Tuesday.


ONE of the internet's most watched video blogs has been exposed as a hoax.  More than a million people watched the series of films posted by lonelygirl15 on the YouTube website.  The videos featured a 16-year-old girl, calling herself Bree, pouring her heart out in her bedroom.


Super Bowl may be boon for weary TV advertisers

The Hollywood writers strike, declining television ratings and the budgetary pressures that accompany an economic slowdown have conspired to make it a tough stretch for U.S. advertisers this year -- so the Super Bowl couldn't come at a better time.


Chelsea have destroyed me complains Mutu

Disgraced Romanian striker Adrian Mutu on Sunday blasted Premiership side Chelsea for their haste in sacking him after testing positive for a banned substance.


The 36-year-old South Asian immigrant didn't seem like a typical candidate for a heart attack. He was lean, a nonsmoker and had healthy blood pressure, although his cholesterol levels hovered just above normal. But when his chest pain lasted for an hour, he headed for the emergency room.


More High-Tech Invitations to Take Your Mind Off Road

Safety experts say the influx of electronics is turning cars into sometimes chaotic â and distracting â moving family rooms.


ROMAN Abramovich's face was wreathed in smiles yesterday and he had every reason as the billionaire owner of Premiership side Chelsea saw his team book its place in the last 16 of


Party-Crashing Texas Knows Pressure's On

Texas players and fans are crashing the Rose Bowl party, and they know it.


Source: Hollywood to Sue Server Operators

LOS ANGELES Dec 14, 2004 - The US film industry is preparing to sue computer server operators in the United States and Europe who help relay digitized movie files across online file-sharing networks, a source familiar with the movie studios' plans said


New York, 10:10 - TENNIS, SHARAPOVA REGINA DEI GUADAGNI

Secondo quanto scrive il quotidiano brasiliano 'Terra', Maria Sharapova, vincitrice la scorsa settim...


Novelist Lily Tuck Wins Nat'l Book Award

Lily Tuck, this year's winner of the National Book Award for fiction, has a long history of writing about women at a loss in foreign lands. Over the past few weeks, she has been ensnared by one of this country's quirkier cultures: the publishing industry.


Dahle takes Olympic gold in mountain bike

Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Gunn-Rita Dahle of Norway captured the gold medal on Friday in the women's mountain bike competition at the Summer Olympics in Athens.


Roma, 12:46 - CALCIO, ROMA: ANCHE CICINHO TRA 19 CONVOCATI PER PALERMO

C'è anche Cicinho tra i 19 giocatori convocati da Luciano Spalletti per la gara in programma ...


The controversy over CBS's use of disputed documents to raise questions about President Bush's service record broadened from a journalism scandal into a


Underlying weakness nixed Skype has fixed a cross-zone scripting weakness in its voice over IP client software which spawned a couple of security bugs over recent weeks.â¦


Vaccine Plus Drugs Improves Brain Cancer Survival

NEW YORK  - Treating patients who have  glioblastoma multiforme, a lethal type of brain tumor, with an  experimental vaccine seems to sensitize the tumor to subsequent  chemotherapy, according to a study by researchers at  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.


Chelsea cruise past Norwich at Stamford Bridge to move six points clear in the Premiership.


Giuliani, Romney Clash on Immigration, Chide Thompson in Debate

Bloomberg - Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Republican presidential front-runners Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani and John McCain clashed over immigration while largely agreeing on taxes and the course in Iraq and chiding their absentee rival, Fred Thompson.


An ever-present aide to Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney took a leave of absence Friday after he became the subject of investigations in two states for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer.


Minister Ariel Sharon ordered his army to press on with a week-old offensive that has killed 75 Palestinians. briefed him on Israel's biggest and bloodiest military campaign in the Gaza Strip in four years of open conflict.


Israel: no objections to Syria at Mideast meeting

Israel does not object to Syria taking part in a U.S.-sponsored conference on Palestinian statehood despite heightened tensions between the long-time foes, Israeli officials said on Monday.


Murdoch Says Won't Make All of Online WSJ Free

Dow Jones has begun opening access to some previously paid-for items just weeks after the $5.6 billion buyout by News Corp.


The EU grants Romania over 500m euros in extra aid in an effort to speed up its entry into the bloc.


Credit agency suffers 'misappropriation' of 2.3 million consumer records

Blog: Former employee of Fidelity National Information Services subsidiary sells a data broker records containing info on 2.2 million bank accounts, 990,000 credit cards.


Pro-democracy parties made smaller than expected gains in Hong Kong elections seen as a referendum on the territory's Beijing-backed rulers, according to results released on Monday.


Kmart and Home Depot have finalized the terms of their deal which will see the sale of 18 Kmart stores to the home-improvement super chain for $271 million in cash.


Arafat 'Very Sick,' Palestinian Leaders Summoned

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian President  Yasser Arafat's health worsened sharply on Wednesday and he was  slipping in and out of consciousness at his besieged West Bank  headquarters, officials and medics said.


Waste-to-energy firm Ze-Gen gets $4.5 million

Blog: The company plans to open a test facility later this month which will use gasification to convert waste to electricity.


NBC chief says rumors of early departure untrue

NBC Universal's chief executive on Friday said rumors of his early departure were untrue and created by rival media company Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.


Mattel profits fall 5.2 per cent in third quarter on weak ...

Mattel Inc., the world's largest toy maker, said Monday its third-quarter profit fell 5.2 per cent due to lower worldwide sales of its flagship Barbie doll line and its Hot Wheels and Matchbox toy car brands.


Lawsuit is the word: Olivia Newton-John is suing Universal Music Group Inc. for allegedly failing to pay more than $1 million in royalties on sales of the "Grease" soundtrack album.


Ramada Jarvis says smoking will not be allowed in most of its rooms and public spaces by next year.


With Alex Smith and Trent Dilfer sidelined with injuries, former University of Maryland quarterback Shaun Hill throws for a touchdown and runs for another Saturday as the lowly 49ers claim just their second win with a 20-13 victory over the Bengals.


With Fidel Gone, Will Cuba Become a Global Ethanol Player?

Cuba has the potential to make 3.2 billion gallons of ethanol a year, a figure that would make it the world's third-biggest producer. Reaching that target would require a massive infusion of foreign capital, but with Cuba quietly modernizing its ethanol infrastructure, is the country preparing to jump into the ethanol game?


Judge rejects Justice Department charges, allowing Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft to continue.


Dispute Fails to Slow Park Harvey Project

By Richard Mize, The Daily Oklahoman  Sep. 16--A quiet dustup over terms of a 99-year ground lease is not slowing conversion of Park Harvey Center from offices to high-rise apartments, the developer said.   The lease seems to restrict use of the building at 200 N Harvey Ave.


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Tsunami victims mob Malaysian PM, demand quick aid

Hundreds of irate victims of the tsunami disaster which killed 66 people in Malaysia besieged Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Thursday and demanded quick aid to rebuild their shattered lives.


Tivo, Netflix Close to Internet Movie Deal - Report

Online DVD renter Netflix Inc. and television recorder maker TiVo Inc. are close to a deal to allow Netflix subscribers to download movies over the Internet to their


One of the world's premier automotive headline makers hatches a familiar scheme.


Indian court finds 2 guilty of '93 blast

An Indian court on Monday found two more men guilty of playing a part in India's deadliest terror attack, a string of bombings that killed 257 people in Mumbai in 1993.


Per 50 anni legato alla citta' da impegno significativo


While Marion Jones was the focus of attention this side of the Atlantic following Friday's explosive television appearance by Victor Conte, the man at the centre of the Balco


Time Warner mulls flogging AOL US dial-up biz

Aged Operator Leftovers The boss of media omnicorp Time Warner said yesterday he is considering selling off the AOL dial-up business Stateside.â¦


Da domani si vota, An-Fi chiedono piu' chiarezza su missione


High water in the Russian port city of St Petersburg forced the...

Powerful winds and heavy rain swept across northern Europe from Ireland to Russia over the weekend, leaving at least 15 dead by yesterday, inundating areas of Britain and disrupting air and sea transport.


A confused T staffer asks, 'Wachoo talking' about, fellas?'...


Indonesia's rusting infrastructure stymies growth

MERAK, Indonesia  - Indonesia's rust-bucket ferries are a symbol of the decrepit infrastructure which has plagued Southeast Asia's biggest economy and prevented it from matching China's meteoric growth rate.


Pentagon Bid to Reform Absentee Voting Draws Fire

Pentagon efforts to fix absentee voting problems among U.S. troops that marred the 2000 election have run into trouble as plans to use the Internet crumbled and a fax or e-mail balloting system draws fire.


Sir Alex Ferguson billed Cristiano Ronaldo as the equal of David Beckham after seeing the Manchester United winger score a spectacular free-kick as the reigning champions returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Portsmouth.


Win over Miami may buy Bunting more time

For the moment, at least, the sky over Chapel Hill is Carolina blue again, and not just because the men's basketball team opens its exhibition season on Friday with five returning starters.


A British fan of the cult TV show "Star Trek" has boldly gone where no man has gone before and created a giant maize maze dedicated to the programme.


Sport: Serena Williams played through injury to beat Daniela Hantuchova in grass-court drama.


Surprisingly, 'Glove' has been perfect fit

You know who's been great all year? Gary Payton, that's who.


OPEC could be shutting off the spigot on Wall Street's recent record setting rally as a production cut by the cartel has oil prices shooting higher and stocks looking at a difficult open.


Interpol has joined Litvinenko poisoning inquiry

International police agency Interpol is helping coordinate the investigation into the poisoning death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, with a trail now running through Germany, Russia and Britain.


US rapper Busta Rhymes is charged with driving with a suspended licence in New York.


High court skeptical of Microsoft patent ruling

U.S. Supreme Court justices on  Wednesday expressed doubts about whether Microsoft Corp.   should be liable for infringing AT&T Inc.   patents in Windows software sold overseas, a case that could  determine the reach of American patents in foreign markets.


Black Duck spruces up UI in software compliance system

InfoWorld - Black Duck Software on Monday is releasing an upgrade to its protexIP system for software compliance management featuring an AJAX-based (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) user interface to increase responsiveness. A new software development kit also is a highlight.


Citigroup, Lehman receive I.R.S. requests: WSJ

U.S. tax authorities are seeking information from two U.S. banks to determine whether complex derivatives trades they undertook for clients, including hedge funds, were designed primarily to avoid taxes, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition on Thursday.


Chemical Brothers top UK album charts with "Night"

Electronic music act the Chemical  Brothers topped the British album charts on Sunday with their  new release "We Are The Night," according to data from the  Official UK Charts Company.


'Godfather Of Soul' Successfully Undergoes Cancer Surgery

Legendary soul singer James Brown has successfully undergone surgery in Atlanta to treat his prostate cancer. "Mr. Brown has successfully undergone a localized prostate cancer procedure and is resting comfortably


Bhutto's Son, Husband Named to Lead Her Party

KARACHI, Pakistan, Dec. 30 -- Pakistan's largest political party on Sunday chose to continue its dynastic traditions, anointing 19-year-old Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as his mother's ultimate successor but picking husband Asif Zardari to lead in the short-term following Benazir Bhutto's assassination...


Boston ready for giant party with Red Sox

BOSTON - The Red Sox will celebrate their World Series championship with a hometown parade today, and it's expected they'll have plenty of company.


Poste Italiane: missive direttamente dal pc 24 ore su 24


Four US presidential hopefuls join a youth election forum as Mitt Romney wins Maine Republican caucuses.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi forces backed by U.S. soldiers and Marines raided mosques Tuesday in the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi and detained a prominent cleric following fierce clashes that hospital officials said killed at least four people...


A pro-business opposition party that wants Poland's troops out of Iraq ousted Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski's government in parliamentary elections Sunday


Good news for baby lovers everywhere - Julia Roberts has given birth to two bouncing babies. The wide-mouthed 37-year-old had Hazel Patricia Moder and Phinnaeus Walter Moder more than a month early in a Southern California hospital on Sunday morning.


WHERE THEY STAND ON...: Taxes and the budget

Won $1.35 trillion in tax cuts for all income levels in 2001, a $96-billion stimulus package in 2002 and a $330-billion package in 2003 -- half of what he sought.


LA City Council Ordered to Pay Attention

LOS ANGELES - During public hearings, members of the City Council talk on cell phones, chat among themselves, read mail or wander around the room. A state appeals court says they should be doing something else: paying attention.


September job growth weaker than expected

US employers added just 96,000 jobs in September, far fewer than analysts expected and a sign that the economic recovery remains weak.


Scientists Move Closer to Turning Skin Cells Into Tissues

A technique would let scientists use a patientâs skin cell to generate new heart, liver or kidney cells that might be transplantable.


RegisterFly domain transfer imminent, ICANN reports

Unnamed registrar rides to rescue ICANN has finally found a registrar with a track record to take over renegade registrar RegisterFly's domains.â¦


A series of powerful explosions Saturday rocked Baghdad, targeting the Green Zone where the US and British embassies are located. There were no immediate reports of losses or damage


AOL launching a slew of new mobile services at CTIA

AOL's got some new services they're showing off at CTIA today.


Captain Klose's brace seals German win in Wales

Miroslav Klose celebrated his 70th cap and debut as captain with two clinical goals as Germany took a step closer to Euro 2008 qualification with a convincing 2-0 win over Wales on Saturday.


AT&T says almost sold out of Apple iPhones

AT&T Inc. sold almost all its  initial stock of Apple Inc.'s iPhone within hours of the device  going on sale, an AT&T spokesman said on Saturday.


H.P. Is Said To Study Infiltrating Newsrooms

Hewlett-Packard conducted feasibility studies on planting spies in news bureaus for two major publications as part of its investigation of news leaks.


ICC names first war crimes suspects in Darfur

The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor named a Sudanese minister and a militia commander on Tuesday as the first suspects he wants tried for war crimes in Darfur and suggested more could follow.


Russian TV Shines Warmly on a Likely Successor to Putin

MOSCOW, Feb. 1 -- Every Sunday morning, two favorites of President Vladimir Putin play prominent supporting roles on a television game show called "Happy Bus." In sunny clips spliced into the show's airtime, Dmitri Medvedev and Sergei Ivanov hand out awards and urge young people in general to live...


It's how White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen assesses his first season as a field general with the team where he made his career. ''I've enjoyed it,'' he said Sunday.


May durable goods orders fall, stir growth fears

New orders for long-lasting U.S.-made manufactured goods tumbled a larger-than-expected 2.8 percent in May, raising doubts about the strength of the factory sector and business expansion plans.


Sinn Fein's move to support the police in Northern Ireland leaves unionists with no excuse to balk at power-sharing, Ulster Secretary Peter Hain has insisted.As he prepared to meet Irish premier Bertie Ahern ...Comment


Ex-Rite Aid officer gets 10-year jail term

HARRISBURG, Penn. - A former Rite Aid Corp. vice chairman was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison for his part in an accounting scandal that brought the US drug store chain near bankruptcy.


These agile vehicles are easy to park, fuel-efficient and loaded with safety features and driver comforts.


China's ruling Communists set date for pivotal congress

China said Tuesday it had set an October 15 start for the ruling Communist Party's pivotal congress, a five-yearly ritual during which key leadership changes are made and the nation's course is set.


SEQUESTRATE SEI TONNELLATE DI 'BOTTI' VICINO A ROMA

ROMA - Sei tonnellate di botti di fine anno destinati al mercato romano sono stati sequestrati dai carabinieri della compagnia di Palestrina che hanno anche arrestato un uomo di 65 anni e denunciati altri due.


Bush: New plan to help end Iraq violence

President Bush said Tuesday a new plan to increase U.S. and Iraqi forces in the besieged capital of Baghdad will help quell rising violence that is threatening Iraq's transformation to a self-sustaining democracy.


A Cuban-American couple who worked at a Florida university were sentenced on Tuesday to prison terms for funneling information about Miami's Cuban exiles to the Havana government.


Cagliari, 15:16 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI; GIAMPAOLO: E' IL TURNO DI CANINI

Fresco di rinnovo fino al 2010, Marco Giampaolo vuole continuare contro il Palermo la serie positiva...


Federer Leads Top Four Seeds Into Quarter-Finals

World number one Roger Federer led the  top four seeds into the quarter-finals of the Thailand Open by  defeating Swiss compatriot Ivo Heuberger 6-1, 6-3 on Thursday.


French Foreign Minister Michel  Barnier, visiting Israel to patch up tense relations, promised  on Sunday that his country would do all it could to fight  anti-Semitism.


Catania, ha confessato e fatto ritrovare corpo


Ruling lets banks sell insurance in Mass.

A federal court ruled that nationally chartered banks selling insurance in Massachusetts do not have to follow state laws that placed restrictions on insurance sales. Massachusetts passed legislation in 1998 prohibiting bank employees from bringing up insurance sales with customers, from receiving commissions for insurance sales, and from giving referrals to insurance agents. But eight banks and the Massachusetts Bankers ...


MOSCOW - The Russian military has successfully tested what it described as the world's most powerful non-nuclear air-delivered bomb, Russia's state television reported yesterday. It was the latest show of Russia's military muscle amid chilly relations with the United States. Channel One television said the new weapon, nicknamed the "dad of all bombs" is four times more powerful than the ...


A couple subjected to a vicious  and terrifying hatchet and machete attack talk about their ordeal.


Much of Southern California was pounded Wednesday by a powerful storm that dumped as much as a foot of rain in the mountains of Los Angeles County.


Worries That the Good Times Were a Mirage

For years many spent freely. Now comes the big payback.


CBO Projects $442 Billion Federal Deficit

WASHINGTON - The federal deficit will swell to a record $422 billion this election year but fall short of even more dire forecasts, Congress' top budget analysts projected Tuesday in a report that became instant fodder for both political parties.    The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the shortfall would shrink to $348 billion next year - still the third worst ever in dollar terms...


Papers across Europe commented on the Iraq Survey Group's confirmation that Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction and discussed Elfriede Jelinek winning the Nobel Prize for Literature.


Sudan's president on Saturday ordered the release of an envoy of Slovenia's president who was convicted of espionage in the war-torn region of Darfur and sentenced to two years in prison.


Madrid, 23:08 - CALCIO, SPAGNA: SAVIOLA SALVA IL REAL MADRID

Grazie ad un gol di Saviola nel finale, il Real Madrid salva l'imbattibilità e strappa il par...


NEW YORK Sept. 26, 2004 - When nervous consumers hold on to their money, Wall Street gets nervous about profits. So the question investors hope will be answered in the coming week is, just how nervous are consumers these days?


Clinton touts Kerry as candidate of hope

With just over a week left in the US presidential race, the Democrats brought out some star power Monday, as former president Bill Clinton praised Sen. John Kerry as a fighter with a better plan for the United States.


Company closes after salmonella outbreak

Publicity from a salmonella outbreak has put a West Virginia produce company out of business, even though inspections found no trace of the bacteria at the plant.


The trial opens of an Israeli soldier charged with illegal use of his weapon in relation to the killing of a Palestinian girl.


Greece's agency for information security on Thursday imposed a EU76m (£51.2m, $100.5m) fine on Vodafone's Greek operation for failing to prevent the illegal tapping of more than 100 mobile phones, including one used by Costas Karamanlis, prime minister.


Director Oliver Stone accuses the Hollywood film industry of promoting the idea of America at war.


Eating a large amount of red meat has been linked to an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, scientists say. A study showed people who ate meat every day had double the risk of the disease compared


NEW YORK - Nasce Msn Music, il servizio di musica online con cui Microsoft cerchera' di intaccare il monopolio di Apple; l'azienda fondata da Steve Jobs negli ultimi tre anni ha venduto tre milioni di lettori Mp3, iPod e dalla sua piattaforma in Rete sono


Palestinian PM warns Israel to expect revenge after Hamas strike

GAZA CITY : Palestinian prime minister Ahmed Qorei warned Israel to expect a "justified retaliation" from Hamas after 14 of the Islamist movement's fighters were killed in an air strike in Gaza.


Google doubles universities in book scanning project

Blog: Google adds 12 Midwest university libraries to controversial book scanning project.


A disappointed Svetlana Kuznetsova barely looked up during her post-match news conference after she was sensationally dumped out of the Australian Open third round 6-3 6-4 on Saturday by Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska.


Oil Rises as Hurricane Moves Toward Platforms in Gulf of Mexico

Crude oil futures rose on concern Hurricane Ivan may disrupt production, refining and the arrival of shipments as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico, where a quarter of US oil and natural gas is pumped.


(CBS) Actress Kate Beckinsale is best known for starring in such diverse films as "Pearl Harbor," "Serendipity," "Underworld," And "Van Helsing.


Novell this week spruced up a version of its Linux desktop aimed squarely at enterprise users.


Germany and the United States have agreed on a proposal to cancel 80 percent or about $33 billion of the debt owed by Iraq to a group of creditor nations known


Successo della trattativa di pace tra l'Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani e Moqtada al Sadr. I due leader religiosi hanno raggiunto un accordo per porre fine agli scontri a Najaf. L'annuncio e' stato dato dalla polizia


Eli Lilly played down risks of top drug-NY Times

Drug giant Eli Lilly has engaged in a decade-long effort to play down the health risks of its top-selling medication, the schizophrenia drug Zyprexa, The New York Times reported in Sunday editions.


A ruling on BSkyB's controversial purchase of a stake in ITV is expected to be published on Thursday.


Building sea defences could increase the risk of flooding in coastal areas of England and Wales, a report claims.


About 3,000 killed as quake, tsunamis batter Asia

About 3,000 people were killed, over 2,000 in Sri Lanka alone, and many more reported missing as a massive earthquake hit Sumatra island of Indonesia triggering huge tidal waves in coastal parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand.


UN council mulls Sudan resolution, US to speak on genocide

The UN Security Council was to discuss a new US draft resolution aimed at tightening the pressure on Sudan over the crisis in Darfur, including possible sanctions on its oil sector.


By Brooks, Josh  Pindar's passion for round the-world sailing has led it to set up its first business venture in Australasia.


Hamilton crashes kart after charity auction

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton, who has yet to make a mistake in a grand prix race, crashed a go-kart that had been sold at a charity auction for 42,100 pounds ($83,860) on Thursday.


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As the Colts began serious preparations for their AFC divisional playoff game against the Patriots Sunday at Gillette Stadium, they attempted to maintain a sense of normalcy.


AMERICA/PARAGUAY - LÂOpera Missione per lÂAmicizia al servizio del prossimo, senza discriminazioni, celebra il suo 54Â° anniversario Asuncion (Agenzia Fides) - LÂOpera Sociale Missione per lÂAmicizia ha appena celebrato il suo 54Â° anniversario di attivitÃ  in Paraguay con il motto: ÂCostruendo la Vita, servendo il SignoreÂ.  LÂorganizzazione Ã¨ stata fondata grazie ai Missionari de...


Newcomer Gretchen Wilson garnered high-profile nominations from the Country Music Association on Monday, including one for best album for her tribute to redneck pride, "Here for the Party."


Richard Knerr aveva 88 anni, fondo' la leggendaria Wham-O


JIRIBAM (MANIPUR): He didnât say no, but didnât give the nod either. Stopping short of expressing his disapproval, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was silent on Railway Minister Lalu Prasadâs proposal


US audiences will get their first look at the prequel to hit horror flick Exorcist this weekend, amid reports that Hollywood had a devil of a time bringing the long-awaited prequel to the screen.


Per la moneta unica ribasso settimanale del 3,7%


Death Toll Rises to 15 in Northwest Japan Quakes

At least 15 people died in a series of seven earthquakes that struck northwest Japan yesterday, collapsing homes and highways, cutting power and derailing a high- speed ``bullet'' train.


U.S. breast cancer death rate drops more: report

The death rate from breast cancer continues to drop steadily by about 2 percent a year, but black women are not seeing the same benefits as whites, the American Cancer Society said on Tuesday.


Environmental protester slain in Siberia

Attackers dressed in dark clothes and wielding metal pipes raided a camp of environmental protesters in Siberia early Saturday, leaving one dead and several injured, a spokeswoman for the local administration said.


By Brandon Loomis, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska  Jun. 21--The Caribou Hills fire burning east of Ninilchik since Tuesday grew to more than 6,600 acres today, state officials estimate.


Some fans think 44-year-old Candlestick Park is already a dinosaur. Now the San Francisco 49ers' home stadium has the name to match.


Imagine showing up to work one day and finding half your co-workers out sick. Imagine the business world in slow motion, healthy workers overburdened by taking on the jobs of the


Mexico's Fox Fires Police Chief After Killings

Mexican President Vicente Fox fired  the capital city's police chief on Monday after a mob beat and  burned to death two officers and critically injured a third  last month.


US-Iraqi forces launch major offensive, seal off rebel areas

US and Iraqi forces sealed off roads leading to rebel strongholds south of Baghdad on Wednesday and anti-occupation rebels bombed two bridges, in what appears to be a move aimed at hindering troop's movement, as pro-government forces tried to retake


Pierre Salinger, 79, dies: The press secretary to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson and foreign correspondent for ABC News dies in France.


England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson would back Arsenal's Ashley Cole if he has spoken to Chelsea.


Autostrada era stata bloccata allo svincolo di Campagna


A federal judge on Tuesday blocked protesters from pitching tents or placing portable toilets near President Bush's ranch, ruling that roadside camping and parking bans are constitutional.


US Budget Plan Would Cut Most VOA English Radio Programmes

Text of report by VOA News.com website on 5 February  The new US budget proposal would eliminate most Voice of America English broadcasts, as well as radio programmes in 12 other languages.


Scontiamo le scelte precedenti, dobbiamo dare una scossa


'Line-of-credit mortgage' creates an illusion

A new kind of mortgage can, as if by magic, make a 30-year mortgage disappear in half the time.


Motegi, 10:39 - MOTO, GP GIAPPONE: SUCCESSO DI AOYAMA IN 250

Il giapponese Hiroshi Aoyama (Ktm) ha vinto il Gp del Giappone classe 250 precedendo Alex De Angelis...


Slain Briton's family make TV appeal in Japan

The parents of a young British woman found dead near Tokyo three months ago appeared on a Japanese television crime show on Saturday to appeal for information about her suspected killer.


A castle's imposing watch tower captivates visitors

The first time we saw the Renaissance tower across the river Vltava that runs through this town, we promptly found a table at an outdoor cafe.


'Slutwear' Is So Last Year on New York Runways

Now you see it. Soon you won't. In a  trend sure to be a relief to some and a disappointment to  others, women will cover up instead of baring it all next  season as the "slutwear" look comes to an end.


Next Session Last for Two Vets in Congress

For two of Congress' old bulls, the lame duck session that begins next week will be the last roundup.


CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - The U.S. space shuttle   Atlantis returned safely to its Florida home port on Thursday,   capping a successful mission to resume International Space   Station construction after the 2003 Columbia accident.


Big Turkey incursion in Iraq would be U.S. nightmare

A large-scale invasion of Northern Iraq by Turkish forces would be a nightmare for the United States and could destabilize the one part of the country that is relatively calm, analysts said on Thursday.


BEIJING -- China and the U.S. agreed to allow the Nasdaq market and New York Stock Exchange open formal business offices in China, Chinese Finance Minister Jin Renqing announced Friday at the end of two days of high-level talks with U.S. officials.


TSA website breach puts travelers at risk; poetic justice for boarding pass hacker

A scathing new congressional report reveals that security flaws in a TSA website put thousands of Americans at risk of identity theft. The investigation also reveals the no-bid contract to create the site was awarded to the outside firm by a TSA employee


Nets and New Drug Make Inroads Against Malaria

Widespread distribution of mosquito nets and a new medicine sharply reduced malaria deaths in several African countries, World Health Organization researchers reported.


A high-speed train slammed into a truck in eastern France on Wednesday, killing the truck driver and slightly injuring 35 others on the train, officials said.


N. Korea Missile Site Movements Said Continuing

Suspicious ground movements in North Korea may reflect maintenance of missile sites rather than preparations for a missile test, according to South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon.


(10/05/04)-- A fellow Mercury astronaut is mourning the death of Gordon Cooper Monday at his home in Ventura, California. Wally Schirra told Associated Press Radio


Heidi Klum and her husband Seal, currently expecting their second child together, might not be done.


Israel declares Gaza "enemy entity" as Rice visits

Israel declared the Gaza Strip an "enemy entity" on Wednesday and said it would reduce its fuel and power supplies to the Hamas-run territory in response to rocket attacks by Palestinian militants.


If it's not tennis elbow, it may be "Wiiitis"

When Dr. Julio Bonis awoke one Sunday  morning with a sore shoulder, he could not figure out what he  had done. It felt like a sports injury, but he had been a bit  of a couch potato lately.


Spain hunts for fans who racially abused England players

The Spanish government responded to diplomatic pressure from Britain yesterday by starting a search for fans who racially abused England players during a "friendly" football match with Spain.


'Film dal contenuto discutibile e immagini raccapriccianti'


After Ukraine's Parliament adopted key electoral reforms Wednesday, thousands of opposition protesters started packing up after a raucous, colorful and often stressful 17-day vigil in the frigid capital.


Gray hair opens door to Melanoma therapy

BEIJING, Dec. 24 -- Gray hairs may give a hint to the treatment of the most dangerous type of skin cancer -- melanoma,. Those annoying gray hairs that increasingly leer back from the bathroom mirror may have some value after all.


A New Hampshire paperâs anti-endorsement called the candidate a âphony.â


Sharapova criticized for pulling out of Fed Cup semi

Russian tennis officials have again accused Maria Sharapova of putting her own interests ahead of her country after she pulled out of the team for this weekend's Fed Cup semi-final against the United States.


Done Deals Finally Start to Appear at Sundance

After a slow weekend, the Sundance Film Festivalâs flock of film buyers finally began seeing movies they could take to the multiplexes.


Stocks higher amid takeover approach for Manchester United

European stock markets rose strongly with London trading at fresh two-year high points, as English football giant Manchester United said it had received a takeover approach.


U.N. chief sees major commitment to climate change

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said a one-day high-level meeting on climate change on Monday was a turning point in the battle against global warming.


Wired Ethernet on its way out, says analyst

Burton Group report compares 802.11n to Gigabit Ethernet and predicts that 802.11n wireless technology will start eroding the wired Ethernet market within the next two to three years.


Flu advice for low-risk people: Wash hands

With an impending shortage of influenza vaccine nationwide, Utah doctors say they can't afford to give into arm-twisting from patients who want flu shots but don't fall into high-risk categories.


Police called to Spears domestic dispute

Britney Spears' custody dispute with her ex-husband flared up again on Thursday, and police were called to her home to help solve the problem, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said.


South Africa is still paying its apartheid-era biological weapons chief seven years after his suspension.


MOSCOW - A massive Russian church bell that hung for decades at Harvard was returned to a Moscow monastery yesterday, nearly 80 years after it and 17 others were rescued from Stalin's religious purges by a US industrialist.


Internet portal Yahoo, Inc., of Sunnyvale, says it's buying Musicmatch, Inc., of San Diego, which sells personalized music software and services, for about $160 million in cash.


ATHENS, Greece - LeBron James eyed Shawn Marion's pass coming toward him and made a split-second decision to redirect the ball. One nifty touch pass later, Dwyane Wade converted it into a layup...


The US dollar yesterday dropped to a record low against the euro in Tokyo and fell to its lowest level in nearly five years against the Japanese yen.


Analysts predict that Nokia will gain much of the market share that Motorola is losing and that Samsung could soon become the world's second-largest handset vendor.


Tyler Hamilton seems like one of the good guys. He earned the admiration of casual cycling fans after he rode through the 2003 Tour de France with a broken collarbone, yet managed to finish fourth overall.


Scientists say the number of cases of humans being infected with bird flu may have been underestimated.


O`Neal to Heat up Kobe and Lakers at NBA Xmas party in LA

It will be a brilliant Christmas party: Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant are to meet face-to-face as opponents as Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are due to appear on the court at the Staples Center in the second of two Christmas NBA Contests.


North Carolina coach John Bunting never lost faith in his players, unabashedly supporting them even while their mistakes and poor play led to more losses.


Richardson's assets soar in recent years

Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson, who once joked he was the poorest member of President Clinton's Cabinet, has seen his personal finances soar since leaving the federal government in 2001 as energy secretary.


Newborn babies with brain damage could one day be treated by stem cell therapy using cells taken from their bone marrow, scientists say.


Japan's Leader Shuffles Cabinet to Push Economic Reforms

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shifted his economic repairman to Japan's next gargantuan task: privatizing the world's largest bank.


Keaton says Mr. Right never came her way

Diane Keaton says she planned to wait until she was in a "strong and substantive" relationship before becoming a mother Â but that never happened for her.


Error blamed for sex attacker's passport

A convicted sex attacker was given a British passport and allowed to stay in the UK due to an error, the Home Office admits.


Minnesota's Torri Hunter scores three runs Sunday as the Nats fail to complete a sweep of the Twins thanks to a 6-3 loss.


The internet, like, rocks SXSW For the first time in its esteemed history, The Register has deigned it appropriate to despatch journalists to cover the South By Southwest interactive, film and music conference in Austin, Texas.â¦


US to set up cluster bomb clearance team

The United States will create a team of experts to defuse cluster bombs and other explosives that pose a threat to civilians after the end of a conflict, U.S. officials said Wednesday.


Savings Found in Vaccinations for Chickenpox

Vaccinating children against chickenpox saves the American health care system nearly $100 million a year in reduced hospitalizations for severe cases, a study has found.


Iran has released from jail peace activist Ali Shakeri, the last of four Iranian-Americans imprisoned in recent months after being accused of stirring up a revolution, a judiciary spokesman said Tuesday.


Cost of Benefits Cited as Factor in Slump of Jobs

A relentless rise in the cost of employee health insurance has become a significant factor in the employment slump.


The Quad Blog: The Rant That Will Not End

Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundyâs animated critique of a newspaper column continues to be the hot topic in the Big 12 conference and raises questions about the focus of the coach and the media.


'Anche oggi Vangelo contrastato come al tempo dei martiri'


Two prisoners with alleged ties to the al-Qaida terrorist network refused Thursday to appear before U.S. military review tribunals in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, while a third detainee did attend.


Show Offers Glimpse of Automobile's Future

An airless tire, cars that warn drivers they're drifting out of their lane and built-in air fresheners are among new technologies being unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show, offering a glimpse of the automobile's future.


FDA Aims To Improve Drug Safety In Light Of Vioxx Recall

The US Food and Drug Administration today announced a five-step program to bolster drug safety evaluations. The news comes after controversy over the recall of the arthritis drug Vioxx and risks to children on antidepressants.


Dubai-Based Company Sells U.S. Port Businesses

Terminal operations at six American seaports were sold today, closing a controversial chapter in American policy.


FBI nabs 'activist' on extortion charges

CHICAGO | In July of 2002, community activist Derrick Mosley blasted State Sen. James Meeks, who had been named successor to the president of the Rainbow/PUSH coalition, for offering spiritual counseling to prominent people accused of sexual offenses.


Takeo Spikes waited seven years to play a meaningful game in December. Finally given the chance, he made sure it counted. Spikes returned an interception 62 yards for a pivotal touchdown against his former


Amazon 3Q Profit Rises, Misses Estimates

Amazon.com Inc., the online retailing giant, on Thursday reported profits that surpassed year-ago results but came in below analyst expectations.


The confidence of US consumers worsened in November, a research firm said Tuesday, with the number falling below Wall Street's expectations.


Wall St seen mixed; Microsoft, jobs data in focus

U.S. stock market index futures  pointed to a mixed start on Wall Street on Thursday as  investors look ahead to results from Microsoft , AT&T   and Amgen  and fresh labor market data.


Gaza lights up as Israel eases fuel blockade

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


Formal charges were brought against 28 people for suspected involvement in the July 11 train bombings in Mumbai that killed more than 200 people.


Lawyers Want to Show Jackson Documentary

The prosecution wants jurors in Michael Jackson's molestation trial to have their own screening of a British television documentary about the pop star, a show that the defense denounced as "heavily edited in the most sensational fashion possible."


Watford keeper Ben Foster and his Aston Villa counterpart Thomas Sorensen steal the show as their two sides produce a goalless draw.


MySQL innovating toward an IPO, BusinessWeek says

It couldn't happen to a better set of people. As 'BusinessWeek' reports, MySQL is well on its way to an IPO. The interesting thing is what it's doing to get there. From CNET's Blogs network.


Blog: Now you can send text messages to mobile phones from Yahoo Mail and send IMs to people using Windows Live Messenger.


Footage of four women goading toddlers to fight has "shocked and stunned" Devon police and social services, a detective says.


Japan comedian wants to change world like Chaplin

A weekly TV show mocking Japanese politicians may seem a far cry from "The Great Dictator", but comedian Hikari Ota says it was watching Charlie Chaplin's masterpieces as a child that inspired his career.


At a menorah-lighting ceremony Thursday on the third night of Hanukkah, President Bush prayed for the safety and quick return of U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq.


Up to a fifth of Scotland's schools and colleges are poorly led according to a report by inspectors.


AMD proposes SSE5 for faster games, media apps

New set of extensions to the x86 instruction set used by both AMD and Intel's chips would give software developers new tools to develop future applications.


Investors, already concerned about technology spending after Cisco Systemsâ dreary outlook, winced at gloomy sales reports from the nationâs major retailers.


Under slate-grey skies and the first rain to fall for weeks on Canberra, and facing increasing attacks on his honesty and competence, Prime Minister John Howard yesterday declared a federal election for October 9.


Malcolm Glazer has been warned not to risk turning Manchester United into a battleground by launching a formal offer for the Old Trafford outfit.


Packers rally past Seahawks in snowy Green Bay

The Green Bay Packers overcame a  disastrous start to rally past the Seattle Seahawks 42-20 in a  driving snowstorm on Saturday, advancing to the NFC  Championship Game for the first time since the 1997 season.


Sierra Nevada, 13:02 - SCI, CDM DONNE: SCHILD VINCE SLALOM SIERRA NEVADA

L'austriaca Marlies Schild ha vinto lo slalom di coppa del mondo di Sierra Nevada, in Spagna. La Sch...


. (antiTainment) Cheers star Shelly Long is now recovering after an overdose of painkillers. Long reportedly took the pills in an attempt commit suicide after her marriage of 22-years ended.


Control the office climate from your cubicle

Blog: Office furniture maker Herman Miller has come up with the C2, a personal climate control device for office workers.


Mike Hart runs for 153 yards and scores early in the fourth quarter, leading Michigan to a 14-9 win over No. 10 Penn State on Saturday.


Afghans, NATO say dozens of Taliban killed

Dozens of Taliban insurgents have been   killed in the latest clashes in the Afghan south where foreign   and government forces have been engaged in fierce combat in   recent weeks.


Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s losses were deeper than analysts feared in the third quarter, but the slumping chip maker said stronger sales of microprocessors and improving cost controls are now helping lift the company out of its financial doldrums.


Canadian Imperial 4th-Qtr Net Falls on Enron Charge

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the country's fourth-largest bank, said fourth-quarter profit fell 14 percent after the lender took a provision for legal costs related to Enron Corp.


By DAN JOLING  ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Two conservation groups sued the federal government Tuesday, claiming regulators are not doing enough to protect polar bears and walruses against the combined threat of energy exploration and global warming.  The groups say the U.S.


Sienna Miller felt hunted by a group of paparazzi as they chased her car across London in an attempt to find out where she lived, the 26-year-old actress told a British court Monday.


World ; Death Toll from Israel's Gaza Offensive Rises to 100

World News, GAZA - Israeli air strikes killed five Palestinians in Gaza Thursday as the Palestinian death toll rose to 100 in a 16-day-old army offensive aimed at crushing militants behind rocket salvoes into Israel.


Presidente russo aveva ipotizzato 'nuovi bersagli in Europa'


Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is polishing up one of her more famous phrases as she edges closer to a presidential run, writing in a new introduction to her book "It Takes a Village" that Sept. 11 and the Internet make her tome on child-rearing even more relevant today.


Court Strips Anna Nicole Smith of Millions

A U.S. federal appeals court on Thursday reversed a judgment awarding 1993 Playboy Playmate of the Year Anna Nicole Smith $88 million from the estate of her elderly billionaire husband J. Howard Marshall.


Finding reliable statistics on the web isn't always easy, but a massive central data source called Nationmaster.com offers a handy way to search multiple stats repositories.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - David Hearn became the latest Canadian to qualify for the PGA Tour, earning his card by a single stroke. Hearn, from Brampton, Ont.


OGGI SU INTERNET/ITALIA - Presentata alla stampa la grande mostra del Meeting 2008 Rimini (Agenzia Fides) - EÂ stata presentata la mostra ÂExempla. La rinascita dellÂantico nellÂarte italiana. Da Federico II ad Andrea PisanoÂ. Sono intervenuti Marco Bona Castellotti, curatore della mostra, Emilia Guarnieri, presidente del Meeting e...


Cagliari, 15:02 - CALCIO, JUVE; SECCO: A UN PASSO IL RINNOVO DI DEL PIERO

Il direttore sportivo della Juve Alessio Secco ai mirofoni di Sky  prima della partita di Cagliari d...


More needed to help stabilize housing : W.House

More steps by Congress and the Bush administration are likely needed to stabilize the imploding U.S. housing market, a senior White House official said on Tuesday, as more signs of distress appear.


Bush joins efforts to forge Northern Ireland peace deal

US President George W Bush joined efforts to break a deadlock in the Northern Ireland peace process, telephoning Protestant leader Ian Paisley as negotiations ground on in London and Belfast.


Broadband gets faster in the UK but some customers are not reaching speeds that firms advertised.


Tribune to stop charging for Spanish-language paper

The Chicago-based media giant plans to turn Hoy, its Spanish-language daily, into a free newspaper in two of the three cities where it is sold, executives said Wednesday.


U.S. troops could start moving from Cold War-era posts in Germany to new bases in Romania and Bulgaria this year as part of American efforts to create a more mobile overseas force, the top U.S. commander in Europe said Friday.


David Blunkett denies reports he believes Kimberly Quinn "mesmerised" the man probing the visa row, Sir Alan Budd.


If Macy's is for sale, make sure you don't get lost in the spectacle.


The approval of a new vaccine against smallpox was announced Saturday by the Food and Drug Administration, which says the shots could be made quickly if the virtually extinct virus reappears.


Motorola's Ron Garriques becomes the latest high-profile outsider brought in to help shake up the company.


Police confiscated about 40,000 bootlegged discs and scores of CD and DVD burners Thursday in raids that industry leaders called a significant blow to the nation's piracy market.


An independent inquiry blames the Dutch authorities for the deaths of 11 illegal immigrants in a fire at Schiphol airport last October.


THE defence of Gold Fields against a hostile $8.1 billion (Â£4.3 billion) bid from Harmony Gold Mining, its smaller South African rival, was dealt a further blow last night when a US court threw out its legal challenge to the takeover.


Mosul attack evidence insurgents' intel better

The implications of the audacious suicide attack in the center of a heavily guarded US military base in Mosul go beyond a failure of base security.


A Brescia, furono fatti a pezzi dal nipote nell'estate 2005


Alitalia Unions Threaten Strikes on Contract Demands

Alitalia SpA, Italy's largest airline, faces strikes and airport blockades should Chief Executive Giancarlo Cimoli seek bankruptcy protection for the carrier, cut thousands of jobs or break up the company, union officials said.


University of California regents yesterday resoundingly rejected a proposal that sought to add a "multiracial" category to UC's admissions application.


BET founder Bob Johnson criticizes Obama

One of Hillary Rodham Clinton's most prominent black supporters said Sunday he was insulted by the characterization by rival Barack Obama's presidential campaign of her remarks about the civil rights movement.


"Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker" (Viking, 608 pages, $32.95), by Stacy A. Cordery: On Valentine's Day in 1884, two days after the birth of his first child, Theodore Roosevelt lost both his beloved mother, to typhoid, and his beautiful wife, to an undiagnosed kidney ailment.


“It has been a good year for Apple,” writes Wilson Rothman in naming the iMac G5 TIME Gadget of the Week. “Since the beginning of 2004, I’ve discussed GarageBand, AirPort Express and the latest iPod. If you go back 12 months, you can probably even throw in iTunes Music Store, the original G5 and the official release of iChat AV. This isn’t favoritism, I’m just impressed. Rather than spend money on its silly ‘Switch’ ad campaign, the company has spent it inventing actual reasons for people to switch from Windows to Mac, not least of all personal style. The iMac G5 is super suave, but it’s also a pretty good deal.” [Sep 22]


Three French nationals shot dead in Saudi: ministry

Three French nationals, some of them Muslims, were shot dead in Saudi Arabia on Monday in what appeared to be a militant attack, the Interior Ministry said.


Interpol chief blasts UK cooperation on terrorism

Britain's counter-terrorism efforts are  "in the wrong century," the head of Interpol said on Monday,  accusing it of failing to share information on terrorists and  consult a key database of the world police body.


Bush anti-terror message stalled by sex scandal

President George W. Bush's campaign strategy of painting Democrats as soft on terrorism has been stalled by a congressional sex scandal, jeopardizing Republican hopes of holding the House of Representatives, analysts say.


Books of the Times: You Were Expecting Maybe Tragedy?

Just as Woody Allen brought his own New York with him when he recently began making films in Europe, so he has sustained a writing style that remains impervious to the changing world around him.


Parigi. Si e' arreso questa mattina il militare francese che da venerdi' si era barricato in un deposito di esplosivi nella regione della Marna. L'uomo, il 47enne Regis Le Tohic, e' uscito dal deposito alle


Roma, 14:07 - CALCIO, SACCHI: ITALIANI NON POSSONO CAPIRE ESONERO CAPELLO

Arrigo Sacchi ritorna sulla vicenda Capello-Real Madrid. "Per noi italiani è quasi


SAN JOSE, CALIF. - The US space agency unveiled a new computer Tuesday that it says is the fastest in the world. Project Columbia, named after the space shuttle that was destroyed early last year, is a cluster of 20 computers linked to work as one.


Thai probe announced in deaths of detainees

Facing new violence and harsh criticism, the prime minister yesterday said he would set up an independent commission to investigate the


Turns out Lampman, Wayman goes away CEO swaps, stagnant shares and scandal behind it, HP appears to have reached retirement age for some of its veterans. Last week, HP Labs director Dick Lampman announced that he would depart in 2007, and this week CFO Bob Wayman said that he'll vanish at year end.â¦


Children's Place stock surges on Disney deal

Shares of Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. spiked after the company finalized its agreement to buy Walt Disney Co.'s North American retail-store chain.


Another Juror Is Ousted in Scott Peterson Trial

The judge presiding over the Scott Peterson murder trial dismissed another juror today, after taking a similar action on Tuesday, when a juror was ousted for misconduct.


PeopleSoft Investors Urged to Tender Shares

Oracle Corp. on Thursday said in a  letter to PeopleSoft Inc. stockholders that it would withdraw  its hostile takeover bid if less than half of PeopleSoft shares  were tendered by the offer's deadline.


White House Taps Ex-Treasury Execs for Push -- WSJ

The White House is enlisting former  Treasury Department officials to sell the president's  initiatives on Social Security and taxes, the Wall Street  Journal reported on Tuesday.


A top Rome university is urged to cancel a visit by the Pope in a row about the trial of Galileo in 1633.


Junk mail still going strong as spending forecast sees 7.5% increase

It may be the Internet age, yet consumers should expect old-fashioned junk mail to keep clogging their mailboxes. Marketers' spending on direct mail will swell 7.5% to $64 billion next year, according to respected ad forecaster Robert Coen.


Entertainment conglomerate Viacom Inc. today sued video-sharing site YouTube and corporate parent Google Inc. over what it alleges is massive copyright infringement, escalating a battle over how video content is distributed over the Internet.


Justine Henin beats Jelena Jankovic in the French Open semi-finals.


An announcement of major investment centred on the Airbus factory in Flintshire is expected later.


AOL opens IP telephony service to developers

Company invites developers to tweak hardware and software for Internet phone service launched earlier in year.


Sonya Rinker was looking for a guy: someone who was kind, respectful and had a special place in his heart ... for tractors. She wanted a man who could share the thrill of a good tractor-pull show, who could see beauty in a shiny row of green and yellow of John Deere tractors.


Dell Technology Helps Errand Solutions Live Up to Its Name

Errand Solutions, a unique provider of concierge services as an employee  benefit, was experiencing rapid growth and needed an upgraded IT  operation to keep up with customer demand.


German workers feel chill of General Motors job cuts

By Hugh Williamson in Berlin and Richard Milne in RÃ¼sselsheim. The mood at Opel's RÃ¼ssel-heim factory near Frankfurt was as chilly yesterday as the weather.


USC almost makes history, only to fall short to No. 2 Kansas

In one of the most storied arenas in college basketball, the University of South Carolina almost pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Saturday night.


Musharraf bomb suspect on the run after Pakistan jailbreak

A Pakistani militant sentenced to death for his role in an Al-Qaeda plot to kill President Pervez Musharraf has escaped from jail during a trip to the bathroom, officials said.


When it comes to our economy, politicians on both sides of the aisle are quick to say that a stimulus package shouldn't have anything to do with political ideology. But while that's nice in theory, it's impossible in practice because economics and ideology go hand in hand.


Swiss ISP will deliver pay-TV channels and video-on-demand service.


"Fockers" sets holiday record at box office

The star-studded "Meet the Fockers," reuniting Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in the "Meet the Parents" sequel and adding Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand as Stiller's


Japan experiences more aftershocks after deadliest earthquake

TOKYO : More aftershocks jolted central Japan on Monday, following a powerful earthquake on Saturday that left 25 people dead. It is the country's deadliest earthquake in nearly a decade.


If you want your money to grow, don't leave it in the 17th best place.


Ukraine Parliament Backs Changes to End Poll Crisis

Ukraine's parliament approved on Wednesday  a series of laws and constitutional changes aimed at resolving  the post-election crisis which has pushed the ex-Soviet state  into turmoil.


A Conversation With Persharon M. Dixon: Attending to Sick Children Along a Gulf Coast Still in Tatters

Hurricane Katrina and its consequences are at the heart of Dr. Persharon M. DixonÂs distinctive medical practice.


Video said to show slaying of 12 hostages

BAGHDAD -- A gruesome video posted on a website purportedly showed militants beheading a Nepalese worker and shooting 11 others in the first mass slaying of foreign hostages during the Iraqi insurgency.


Christmas horror movie offends religious groups

Moviegoers seeking a bit of seasonal entertainment are being offered blood and terror alongside Santa and his reindeer -- much to the horror of U.S. religious groups.


Pettersen in control at sweltering Bulle Rock

HAVRE DE GRACE, Maryland  - Norway's Suzann Pettersen fired a sizzling five-under-par 67 in sweltering heat at the Bulle Rock Golf Course to move one shot clear in the LPGA Championship second round on Friday.


United Nations - The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council, which would have called on Israel to end its deadly military operation in the Gaza Strip.


Cell phone market leader Nokia   NOK1V.HE unveiled a new short-range wireless connection on   Tuesday that is smaller and more energy-efficient than current   Bluetooth technology and can be used in devices such as   watches.


Myanmar PM Removed, Under Arrest - Thai Govt

Khin Nyunt has been ousted as prime minister of military-ruled Myanmar and is under house arrest, a Thai government spokesman said on Tuesday.


Europe's heart puts cross-cultural love to the test

Heart-shaped traffic lights for  Valentine's Day, a wealth of chocolate treats and an influx of  bright young things from all across Europe arguably make  Brussels the continent's love as well as political capital.


McConaughey Leaves Nest to Try for 'Failure'

Matthew McConaughey has signed on to star in "Failure to Launch," a comedy about a thirtysomething guy whose parents trick him into meeting the love of his life in a bid to get him to finally leave home.


HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Hurricane Ivan forced the postponement of Thursday's football game between Southern Mississippi and California.


Concourse at Miami airport briefly evacuated

A concourse at Miami International Airport was briefly evacuated on Monday after an airport screener detected a suspicious device, local television reported.


Bits: Verizon Rejects Hollywoodâs Call to Aid Piracy Fight

Unlike AT&T, Verizon wonât monitor its network to block unauthorized copying. That would violate customer privacy, it says, and would be expensive too.


Judge: Police Had 'Probable Cause' Against Jackson

SANTA MARIA, Calif.  - Police had "probable cause"  to believe Michael Jackson had committed a crime when they  raided his Neverland Valley Ranch looking for evidence, a judge  in the pop star's child molestation case ruled on Tuesday.


Cleric Maintains His Hold on Najaf Shrine, Even While Saying He'll ...

The Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr remained in control of a holy shrine here on Saturday in defiance of the Iraqi government, even as his aides said they were making


Polish lawmaker arrested on rape charges

A Polish lawmaker was arrested Sunday on charges of rape and other sexual misconduct, his lawyer said.


French museums are establishing outposts abroad to increase revenue and allow for unseen artworks to go on display.


Plane maker Airbus has reported progress in plans to enable passengers to use mobile phones in flight, beginning in 2006. Test equipment aboard an Airbus A320 plane demonstrated that mobile phones can be used without interfering with navigation systems.


Republicans Make Final Appeals to Michigan Voters

Mitt Romney  was emphasizing his personal ties to the state as he fought to salvage his campaign.


Microsoft launches Forefront Security beta

Software giant unveils public beta that is designed to use five antivirus technologies at the same time.


Liverpool boss defends Dudek after Portsmouth howler

A late howler by recalled Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek gifted Portsmouth a point last night in their 1-1 draw. The keeper flapped at a 30-yard Matt Taylor cross-shot, handing Lomana LuaLua an injury-time equaliser for Pompey.


Iraqi Militants Behead Hostage, Set New Deadline

Militants beheaded an American in Iraq  and said two fellow civilian hostages would meet the same fate  within 24 hours if Washington failed to accept their demands.


How Cops Can Tell If You're High on Ketamine

Hong Kong researchers identify physical hallmarks to predict whether partiers have taken Ketamine, which means cops could call for a test. Can't keep your balance at the end of the night? You may not have a legal leg to stand on.


JCC to Vote on Storm Cleanup Plan: The Board of Supervisors Will Decide on a Law That Puts the County in Charge of Debris on Private Roads.

By Seth Freedland, Daily Press, Newport News, Va.  Dec. 12--JAMES CITY -- After Hurricane Isabel, James City County struggled to get reimbursed for debris cleanup on private roads.


UK Verdict May Jeopardize Blair's Terror Policies

British Prime Minister Tony Blair's security strategy, a central plank in his re-election bid, looked in trouble on Friday after a landmark legal ruling against a vital part of his anti-terror policy.


The royal family of Qatar is considering a full takeover offer for supermarket J Sainsbury, a report says.


"National Treasure" shines at crowded box office

Nicolas Cage topped the North American box office for the second time this year on Sunday with "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," a sequel to the biggest movie of his career.


Warner has independents' support for new EMI bid

Warner Music Group  has made a bid approach for Britain's EMI  despite uncertainty over whether any deal would win regulatory approval, in the latest twist in a seven-year tit-for-tat takeover battle.


Swiss bank Credit Suisse says profits show subprime damage contained

Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse sought to reassure investors on Tuesday that it has weathered the storms of the US subprime crisis after ending the full year 2007 in the black.


BESLAN, Russia - Commandos stormed a school Friday in southern Russia and battled separatist rebels holding hundreds of hostages, as crying children, some naked and covered in blood, fled through explosions and gunfire. Ninety-five bodies have been identified, but one official said the death toll could far exceed 150...


Roma, 15:29 - MOTO, BIAGGI: OFFERTE DA MOTOGP MA PRIORITA' RESTA SUPERBIKE

Max Biaggi non nega di avere offerte per tornare in MotoGp. In particolare quella della Honda di Mon...


Gunmen open fire on the house of Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya, as violence continues in Gaza.


British Soldier Charged With Iraqi Murder

A 21-year-old British soldier was charged Tuesday with the murder of a civilian in Iraq, London's Metropolitan Police said.


The secret of a good artisan: using brains as well as hands

More than just a repository of dying trades, the museum of tools and its associated library in the French town of Troyes are home to a vast collection of books about the craftsmanship of the past.


Army Reserve payroll procedures for activated soldiers are so convoluted that mistakes occurred in 95 percent of the cases examined by congressional auditors, the Government Accountability Office said Monday.


Bruciano i boschi nella regione di Zaharo Elias, 9 vittime


Sharon Stone runs for president...at Venice art fair

Move over Hillary. Sharon Stone is the  only woman running in the 2008 U.S. presidential elections, at  least as far as the Venice Biennale art festival is concerned.


Officials said a decision on a date for elections would be announced Wednesday, as an opponent of President Pervez Musharraf called for him to resign immediately.


Chelsea suffer their first defeat of the season at the hands of a resolute Man City.


James Sanders, an architect, author and filmmaker based in New York City, is taking questions from City Room readers this week.


Most of the Afghan forces fighting the government are "soft Taliban," some adherents  claim. But "hard Taliban" are calling the shots


Milano, 12:24 - CALCIO, LIVORNO; SPINELLI: LOTITO DOVREBBE STARE ZITTO

Le parole di Claudio Lotito, che ha criticato Cristiano Lucarelli per il gesto commesso nei confront...


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Gunmen kidnapped two Americans and a Briton from a house in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood at dawn Thursday, a brazen attack that brought to eight the number of Western civilians held hostage in Iraq.    Ten assailants in a minivan pulled up a tree-lined street in the al-Mansour district - home to many embassies and foreign companies - and snatched the three from their walled, two-story house, said Col...


Sub300's 164 Million Computer Challenge: Make the Switch to Linux

TORONTO, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Sub300.com, North America's only Linux-only store, challenges all Microsoft Windows users to make the switch to Linux by offering to install Linspire, Firefox and OpenOffice free of charge to any computer system.


Pesano gli scioperi del personale di volo e di terra


Spinning off Chrysler on the stock market may be easier and faster than finding someone to buy the loss-making North American arm of DaimlerChrysler , analysts said on Thursday.


Mario Ancic and Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia beat fifth-seeded Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes of India 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 16-14 in the men's doubles bronze medal match at the Olympic Games on Friday.


Russian riot police break up a rare rally by opponents to President Vladimir Putin in central St Petersburg.


Ex-Guantanamo Inmates Face British Police Questions

Four Britons freed from the U.S. prison  camp at Guantanamo Bay face questioning by British police on  Wednesday as part of what their lawyers branded a bogus process  compounding "three years of torture."


Nepal's foreign minister confirmed Monday that 12 Nepalese workers had been kidnapped in Iraq, while the Jordan-based services company that employed them said it was trying to determine their fate.


Where Risk and Choice and Hope Converge, a Guiding Voice

Daniela Iacoboni, a genetic counselor, seeks to balance information about risk with caution about passing on serious diseases.


The defence secretary tells MPs two other Ministry of Defence laptops with personal data on have been stolen.


Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko pursues a vote in parliament, as the crisis in Ukraine continues.


Oil prices surged more than 2 percent  on Wednesday amid worries a possible OPEC output cut this  spring could quickly sap swelling crude and gasoline stockpiles  in the United States.


Singer-actress Barbara McNair dies at 72

Singer and actress Barbara McNair,  who starred opposite Elvis Presley and Sidney Poitier and  became one of the first black women to host her own television  variety show, has died at 72, her husband said on Monday.


Pressure Grows for CONCACAF World Cup Hopefuls

Guatemala coach Ramon Maradiaga believes his players were too individualistic in Saturday's 5-0 drubbing by Costa Rica and urged them not to repeat their mistakes in Wednesday's qualifier against Honduras.


Protests, parties after Pinochet's death

SANTIAGO, Chile  - The body of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, whose government killed thousands during his 17-year-rule, was taken to a military college in the capital Santiago on Monday after his death sparked violence, tears and celebration.


The Mike Mularkey era in Buffalo began with an 0-4 record. But eight weeks and six victories later, the Bills suddenly find themselves in the playoff hunt.


Thai "stealth coup" threatens pro-Thaksin victory

Fears of a post-election dirty tricks campaign by Thailand's old guard appear to be coming true.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

McCain stumps in Michigan; Clinton reviews political roadmap after surprise win ... Obama wins endorsement of SEIU Nevada ... Thompson draws 'line in sand' in South Carolina


Radioactive Material Suspected in Attack

The hospital treating a former Russian spy said Tuesday radioactive substances might have been used in the poisoning of Col.Comment


Wachovia Corp. WB.N, the No. 5 U.S.  bank, on Friday said third-quarter profit rose 14 percent,  helped by increased lending to consumers and a decline in bad  loans.


Microsoft bolsters desktop management with acquisition

It will integrate products into its Group Policy Management Console, which sets standard policies -- such as which users have access to certain information or applications -- for desktop and laptop computers across an enterprise.


Exactly 33 years after the Washington Senators played their final game, the nation's capital might learn on Thursday that major league baseball plans to return next season.


Sportsview: Ballplayers Need Thicker Skins

The most brainless pitch of Frank Francisco's life — the chair he threw that broke the nose of an Oakland Athletics fan — could cost the Texas Rangers reliever a small fortune if a civil suit is filed against him.


Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is known for his cutting wit, and even his star players can wind up on the receiving end. Preseason All-America Hakim Warrick scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half to lead the fifth-ranked Orange to a 71-58 victory over No. 12 Mississippi State on Thursday night in the semifinals of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.


Nikolic concedes defeat in Serbia president vote

Nationalist challenger Tomislav  Nikolic conceded defeat in Serbia's presidential election on  Sunday, congratulating pro-Western incumbent Boris Tadic on his  victory.


L'anno scorso nello stesso mese era stato di quasi 2 mld


Hong Kong singer banned from hiring Filipina maids

One of the best-known pop singers in Hong Kong, Jacky Cheung, has been banned from hiring Filipina maids after employing and sacking 21 in three years, the South China Morning Post said Thursday.


Hastert Tells Conservative His Resignation Would Not Aid GOP

House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., told a leading conservative Wednesday that he would resign as the top congressional leader if it would help the Republican Party stave off defeat in November.


The Moment: Live Blog | the Marc Jacobs Show

What we've all be waiting for, the Marc Jacobs show. Color commentary by Horacio Silva.


Roma, 15:34 - CALCIO, ROMA-CATANIA; TIFOSI SICILIANI FERITI NON SONO GRAVI

Sono meno gravi di quanto temuto le condizioni dei tifosi del Catania accoltellati oggi nella zona d...


Home Front: Determined to Find a New Beginning

The Center for Employment Opportunities provides former convicts living in New York City with temporary jobs.


President Vladimir Putin said Thursday no one should try to make Russia feel guilty about the Great Purge of 1937, saying it may have been one of the most notorious episodes of the Stalin era but "in other countries even worse things happened."


Ballmer Touts Microsoft's Innovation In Spite Of Longhorn Snafu

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said innovation and customer responsiveness should be top priorities for ISVs, even as Microsoft itself last week admitted that the next version of Windows will fall short of the mark when it hits the shelves in 2006.


"SmackDown" TV show under fire in Indonesia

SmackDown, a popular U.S. professional wrestling television show, should be taken off air in Indonesia, a cabinet minister says after speculation a boy may have been killed by children mimicking the fight moves.


Pop star Kylie Minogue is to be honoured with a prestigious music industry award in London.


Sir Elton John accuses Madonna of cheating fans by miming on stage, while collecting a Q Award.


Britney Spears has entered a  rehabilitation center, her spokesman said on Tuesday, after the  troubled pop star's recent wild ways escalated this weekend to  a bizarre incident in which she shaved her own head.


This year's U.S. troop buildup has succeeded in bringing violence in Baghdad down from peak levels, but the death toll from sectarian attacks around the country is running nearly double the pace from a year ago.


Millar can't believe it - he's in the polka dot jersey

David Millar has picked up more prestigious jerseys on the Tour de France.


The software package from Trend Micro, which will be free through July 2005, protects against viruses and spam and needs regular updates.


Europe says leads in mobile TV, but lacks frequency

Europe is slightly ahead of other  continents in developing mobile television, but lack of joint  radio spectrum for the service means it may lose its  leadership, regulators and industry leaders said on Thursday.


Libya to host summit on Sudan-Chad tension

Libya is to host a five-way summit on Sunday with the leaders of Sudan, Chad, Egypt and Eritrea to discuss tensions between Khartoum and N'Djamena, a senior Sudanese foreign ministry official said.


Roma, 16:55 - CALCIO, AGENTE GILARDINO: VOCI SULLA JUVE INFONDATE

Claudio Sclosa, uno degli agenti di Alberto Gilardino, intervenendo a "Unico Grande Amore", programm...


Michael Vaughan is determined to lead England to a 4-0 victory over Zimbabwe.


ISLAMABAD, 22 August 2004 - Pakistan has foiled a plot to attack key sites including military headquarters, the US Embassy and Parliament.


PC Sector Sale By IBM Would Signal Change

Among corporate technology managers, it's one of the oldest adages: "Nobody ever got fired for buying IBM.". That is because many regarded it to be a safe bet to do business with the established


Yusuf Islam, aka Cat Stevens, is favourite to have the Christmas number one with a duet with Ronan Keating.


Havana, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) An oil field discovery, the promising evolution of the nickel industry and benefits from strengthening ties with China and Venezuela, are among the good news given by President Fidel Castro to the Cuban people.


The British government knew about the alleged plot to overthrow the President of Equatorial Guinea at least five weeks before a group of mercenaries was arrested in March for planning the coup.


Television Review: Pros and Cons of Giving Adult Drugs to Children

The attention-deficit generation has been supplanted by the bipolar generation, we learn in Tuesday nightâs âFrontlineâ on PBS.


Michael Eisner plans to step down as Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive when his contract expires in September 2006, the Wall Street Journal said on Friday.


Ukraine Court Rejects PM's Election Complaints

Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich's bid to  overturn his liberal rival's victory in a presidential election  lay in tatters on Thursday after Ukraine's Supreme Court threw  out his complaints.


Tigers, Ordonez Said to Agree to Contract

The Detroit Tigers snared the last remaining premiere free agent of the offseason, agreeing to a $75 million, five-year contract with outfielder Magglio Ordonez, a baseball source said Saturday.


A drug treatment combination can reduce deaths from tuberculosis meningitis by up to a third, scientists believe.


Motorola earnings beat estimates, shares up

Motorola Inc. , the No. 2  cellphone maker, on Wednesday posted second-quarter earnings  and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations due to strong  demand for its phones, including the Razr.


AMD's Ruiz disappointed by Microsoft's 64-bit delays

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) is disappointed by Microsoft Corp.'s decision to delay the introduction of 64-bit versions of its Windows operating system, but sees no significant impact from the delay on sales of its 64-bit processors, the company's top executive said Thursday.


These included one person and two companies who sent unwanted e-mails and cellphone text messages. The Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority (Opta) also said it had signed an agreement with French


At least 556 people died after floodwaters raged through Haiti in the wake of tropical storm Jeanne, a UN spokesman says. Aid agencies counted some 500 bodies in the northern coastal city of Gonaives, the


The BBC finds evidence of corruption by firms around the world doing business with Iraq during the sanctions regime.


Media General expects fourth, full-year earns to top expectations

Media General Inc. said Tuesday it expects fourth-quarter and full-year earnings to exceed Wall Street estimates, primarily due to the robust performance of its broadcast division.


The government GDP report for the July-to-September quarter was unchanged from an estimate a month ago.  The economy is expected to limp through the final months of the year.


Surprise: Jefferson-Led Wolves Beat Suns

Al Jefferson has a career-high 39 points and 15 rebounds, as Minnesota wins its second in a row, stunning Phoenix, 117-107.


China has launched the next-generation Internet CERTNET2 based solely on Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) technology. A trial on CERNET2 between the Chinese capital Beijing and Tianjin, a port city in northern


The tech-driven Nasdaq Composite Index got a 1 percent boost on Thursday on gains in the semiconductor sector, but the blue-chip Dow ended down slightly after Caterpillar Inc.


Insider Info on the First Fully Open-Source Cell Phone

A Q&A with OpenMoko on its upcoming Neo 1973, called a hacker's answer to the iPhone.


At least seven killed in building collapse in Lagos: police

At least seven people were killed and several more were trapped when a four-storey building collapsed in Nigeria's commercial city Lagos, police said Thursday.


(CBS/AP) A statement by the former top US civilian official in Iraq that the United States did not have enough troops on the ground following Saddam Hussein's ouster is throwing new fuel onto the presidential campaign debate over the Bush administration's


Cutting unpopular lines boosts the retailer's sales and profits.


Update 1: Solectron Narrows Loss, Sales Up 23 Pct.

Solectron Corp., which manufactures electronics sold under other brands, reported a narrowed loss for its latest quarter as margins and revenue both improved from last year.


Italia contraria a pena di morte, Tripoli ci ripensi


At Customs and Border Protection, Always on the Lookout for a Passport-Toting IMF Staffer

U.S. citizens landing at our airports after trips abroad often are waved through by Customs and Border Protection officials. Some may think this shows a lack of vigilance. Not so.  Officials are on hyper-alert, 24-7. Ask Alex Segura, an employee of the International Monetary Fund in Senegal and Gambia....


Strenuous exercise early in pregnancy could triple the risk of miscarriage, according to Danish researchers.


How Scientists and Victims Watched Helplessly

The magnitude of the tsunami that remade the coasts of the Asian subcontinent was slowly gauged across the world.


Kerry says he will use Bush debate to counter Republican distortion

Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry admitted that the Bush campaign has run a successful campaign portraying him as indecisive but said he would use a looming presidential debate to set the record straight.


Recovery for SIVs unlikely given Basel II rules-panel

The troubled market for so-called  structured investment vehicles (SIVs) is effectively dead and  likely to stay that way given new international rules for  matching banks' reserves to their risks, panelists at a bond  industry conference said on Tuesday.


Stock futures rise after Fed's rate pause

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday,   indicating stocks may open higher and extend Wednesday's gains,   as the Federal Reserve's pause in raising


Democratic candidate John Edwards abandoned his populist presidential bid on Wednesday, leaving the race to front-runners Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.


Shortages of Nintendo Wii consoles leave some gamers who pre-ordered the new machine frustrated.


Alabama man says he threw 4 kids off bridge: police

MOBILE, Alabama  - An Alabama father confessed to throwing his four young children from a high-rise bridge into coastal waters after an argument with his wife, police said on Wednesday.


Sony Ericsson and Fossil launches Bluetooth watches

How about a snazzy name next time? Today Sony Ericsson announced its MBW-100 Bluetooth 2.0 watch which it has developed together with Fossil. The watch features analogue dials and a small OLED display for the all important Bluetooth functionality. With the MBW-100 you can accept incoming calls and control the MP3 playback features of your Sony Ericsson Bluetooth equipped mobile phone.â¦


Su deficit Italia dato e' 'molto buono non solo per Ue'


Bush compares Revolutionary, terror wars

President Bush honored the 275th birthday of the nation's first president on Monday, likening George Washington's long struggle that gave birth to a nation to the war on global terrorism.


Tony Blair says his party can win the forthcoming General Election despite recent set backs.


Israeli officials have denied any links with a highly placed Pentagon employee suspected of leaking sensitive White House policy documents on Iraq and Iran, according to report on Saturday's CRIENGLISH.


Turkey masses more troops, raids in Iraq confirmed

CIZRE, Turkey  - Turkish warplanes and troops attacked Kurdish rebels inside Iraq this week, security sources said on Wednesday, but Ankara wants to hold back from any major incursion for now to give diplomacy a chance.


Cricket-Sri Lanka-New Zealand cricket match postponed after ...

WELLINGTON  - New Zealand has agreed to postpone a one-day international cricket match against Sri Lanka set for Wednesday so the visitors can mourn victims of the tidal wave catastrophe which struck their home country, officials said.


Indonesia's Yudhoyono takes oath as president

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has taken the oath of office as Indonesia's sixth president, capping a rapid rise to power for the former general who has vowed to boost economic growth, tackle graft and fight terror.


Mike Cameron homered and drove in four runs, and Kris Benson pitched six solid innings to lead the New York Mets past the Colorado Rockies 10-3 Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader.


Slowing Marginally, Chinaâs Economy Sets 11.5% Growth Pace

The pace of Chinaâs economic development is still strong enough to keep pushing up prices around the world for everything from oil to iron ore to freight shipping.


Terrorists Increasingly Turn to Internet

The British government is taking steps to address the growing prominence of al-Qaida and other Islamic extremists who use the Internet to devise terror plots.