Jurors deciding the case of a reputed Klu Klux Klansman will have to decide without hearing from him whether he took part in the deadly attacks of two black teenagers in the Jim Crow-era.


German Second Division team Aachen makes it to last 32 of UEFA Cup

Alemannia Aachen, a German Second Division team that reached its domestic final last season, advanced to the knockout phase of the UEFA Cup on Wednesday while Scottish powerhouse Glasgow Rangers were eliminated.


British troops took control of the offices of Muqtada al-Sadr in the southern city of Basra on Friday after clashing with militants loyal to the rebel cleric, witnesses said.


Crude Oil Trades Near Record on US Economic Growth Report

Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil futures in New York traded near a record $46.95 a barrel as strengthening US economic figures boosted concern that production capacity may not be adequate to meet global demand.


S&P Raises Matsushita, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu Ratings

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo  Feb. 9--TOKYO -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Service said Friday it has  raised its ratings for Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Mitsubishi Electric  Corp. and Fujitsu Ltd. by one notch each due to improving profitability and  cash flows.


Chelsea accuse FA of lenient Mutu drugs ban

Chelsea, London, Nov. 5 -- Sacked Chelsea striker Adrian Mutuâs amazing FA escape after testing positive for cocaine, has angered Chelsea, as the FA have suspended Mutu from football for seven months with Â£20,000 fine.


Government knew Iraq data flawed, report says

In 2002, at a crucial juncture on the path to war, senior members of the Bush administration gave a series of speeches and interviews in which they asserted that Saddam Hussein was rebuilding his nuclear-weapons program.


Little-Known TV Actor Cast as Next Movie Superman

Landing one of the hottest roles in  Hollywood, little-known television actor Brandon Routh has been  cast as the Man of Steel in an upcoming "Superman" movie from  Warner Bros. Pictures, the studio said on Friday.


Beckham arrives in L.A. to start American adventure

David Beckham's much-hyped American adventure finally began on Thursday night when he and his family touched down at LAX airport before being whisked away in a chauffeured car.


Phillip Island, 12:29 - SUPERBIKE, TEST: ESORDIO SULLA DUCATI PER BIAGGI

Primo giorno sulla Ducati per Max Biaggi. Sulla pista di Phillip Island, in Australia, il romano ha ...


Fashion will rock this week when two young artists — singer Rihanna and designer Zac Posen — get together for a charity event.


Home Depot looks to mend investor fences

Home Depot Inc.'s annual meeting this week was a pretty staid affair after a public relations disaster last year.


Chirac sends foreign minister to Middle East to negotiate on Iraq hostages

French President Jacques Chirac said that he would immediately dispatch his foreign minister to the Middle East to help negotiate the release of two French journalists kidnapped in Iraq.


Europeans Debate Plan For Immigrant Camps

FLORENCE, Oct. 18 -- Ministers from five European countries said Monday that they hoped to start digital fingerprinting for passports by 2006 in an effort to improve security, but they split over a German


An inquiry into how a registered sex offender was able to rape a girl criticises procedures to monitor him.


Sales Are Off at Ford and Chrysler, but G.M. Reports a Modest Gain

Sales at Ford fell for the seventh consecutive month while General Motors gained market share but announced that it would cut production 12 percent in the fourth quarter.


Freddie Mac , the No. 2 U.S. mortgage finance company, said on Monday it will no longer serve as a broker dealer in the multi-trillion-dollar mortgage bond market, a move some said is designed to lower risk and placate regulators.


Bloggingâs a Low-Cost, High Return Marketing Tool

Although small businesses with blogs are still a distinct minority, blogging can be a low-cost way to market and boost a small companyâs brand.


MUORE CHIUSO NEL BAGAGLIAIO PER ENTRARE IN ITALIA

GENOVA - Un collasso da calore, provocato dalla temperatura elevatissima, e' la causa della morte di Amor Knis Ben Mansour, il tunisino di 35 anni rimasto chiuso nel bagagliaio dell' auto della fidanzata per diverse ore a bordo di un traghetto da Tunisi a


So, has Anna Kournikova married Enrique Iglesias or not? Reports seem to suggest that she has, but they both refuse to confirm it.


Democratic presidential candidates stood united Thursday night against the Supreme Court and its historic ruling rolling back a half-century of school desegregation laws. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said the conservative court "turned the clock back" on history.


TV car show host wins online backing for British PM

He's the host of one the world's  most popular television programs and now many people in Britain  apparently want him to be prime minister as well.


Wis. hunter killings suspect faces judge

HAYWARD, Wis. - The hunter charged in the murders of six other hunters is to make his initial court appearance on Tuesday. Chai Vang, 36, was charged Monday with six counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.


U.S. officials have raised a second round of unusually bluntly worded objections to a proposed global-warming declaration that Germany prepared for next month's Group of Eight summit, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.


Find the perfect career school in your area. Search our listings for business, culinary, computer, health, technology, art, and many other degree programs near you.


Fresh Spinach Could Return to Stores Soon

It's safe to eat spinach grown outside California's Salinas Valley, federal health officials say, and the leafy greens could return to produce shelves in a few days.


L'operazione e' avvenuta lo scorso 14 novembre


GP surgeries may open during evenings and weekends - if a deal is struck between doctors and ministers.


El Duque's injury leaves Mets scrambling

On the eve of their first playoff game in six years, the New York Mets were still searching for a healthy starting pitcher.


Koizumi to Pick Ministers Who Back Japan Post Sale

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi today is choosing cabinet ministers and party leaders who support the sale of Japan Post, the world's largest savings bank, as he seeks to quell opposition from within his party.


Mitt Romney, who earlier this year had to backpedal on his hunting exploits, is explaining himself again after claiming an endorsement he did not receive and saying he witnessed his father in civil rights marches he could not have seen.


Yahoo Shells Out $160 Million for MusicMatch

Apple's iTunes Music Store may be the current 800-pound gorilla of the online music industry (as far as paid downloads are concerned), but now Yahoo - possibly the most visited site on the Internet - is getting into the fray, paying $160 million in cash


Technology that can converge different wireless gadgets into a single device is discussed at a conference.


First of the Vista native PortÃ©gÃ© range is a looker... Toshiba has launched a new laptop specifically to run Windows Vista: the PortÃ©gÃ© R400 is the result of a collaborative effort between Microsoft and the Japanese electronics manufacturer.â¦


NY building collapses after apparent gas explosion

A four-story building collapsed in   Manhattan on Monday morning after an apparent gas explosion,   causing at least eight injuries, a frantic rescue operation and   sending smoke billowing into the air.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Edwards seeks to wrest change mantle from Democratic rivals .... Economy, health care slip past Iraq as top issues ... Romney goes after McCain in New Hampshire ad campaign ... Thompson urges candidates to take a deliberate approach on Pakistan


Indonesia's new president unveils tried and tested professional ...

JAKARTA: Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday unveiled his new cabinet, a broad selection of familiar faces and trusted professionals tasked with delivering his promises of tackling graft and reviving the economy.


Choi Takes Advantage of Early Tee Time to Aim at Flags

Korean native K. J. Choi, the man known as the Tank, who cleared his way to the clubhouse lead in the first round of the Northern Trust Open.


Riches, fancy repasts on deck for Beltran

Jessica Beltran served two ham and cheese sandwiches and four pieces of bacon before her husband tied a major league record Sunday with his eighth home run of the postseason.


Sirens Wail as China Remembers Japanese Invasion

Air raid sirens wailed across China on Saturday as the country marked the 73rd anniversary of the start of Japan's invasion, state media said.


Greece fines mobile phone operator Vodafone Â£51m over its failure to guard its network against phone snoopers.


Environment officials assess the damage after 300 gallons of heating oil leaks from a tanker in a coastal town.


Trento, 23:09 - CALCIO, UNDER 21: ITALIA-FAR OER 2-1

L'Italia ha battuto le Isole Far Oer 2-1 (1-1) in un incontro valido per le qualificazioni agli Euro...


Afghan war amputees turn prosthesis pros

Orthopedic specialist Najmuddin Helal has just one requirement for prospective recruits at Afghanistan's largest prosthetics workshop in Kabul.


Jane Pauley Brings Awareness of Bipolar Disorder

The "Jane Pauley Show" aired today for the first time. The famous broadcaster has been in the TV spotlight for almost all of her adult life.


Obama under attack ahead of New Hampshire debates

NASHUA, New Hampshire  - Barack Obama's bid to be America's first black president is under fire from Democrats and Republicans alike before political debates on Saturday to help voters pick who to vote for in New Hampshire's primary.


UN refugee head backs partial autonomy for Darfur

NAIROBI - The war-torn Darfur region in western Sudan should be given more autonomy by the government in Khartoum, the head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) was quoted as saying on Friday.


Debate will now be political President Bush has used his veto to kill another bill that would have lifted some of the restrictions on research using human embryonic stem cells.â¦


The head of the Kenyan government team at crisis talks expresses anger with chief mediator Kofi Annan.


Pope Benedict, pursuing a journey of fence-mending with Islam and Turkey, on Wednesday pays tribute to one of Christianity's most revered sites before heading to Istanbul, city at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.


UConn Hands South Florida Its Second Loss in a Row

In a season marked by upsets, it seemed only fitting that the underdog Huskies held off the 11th-ranked Bulls for a victory that put the team in first place in the Big East Conference.


In the Grip of the South, Where the Film Tales Are

The director David Gordon Green ("Undertow") went to New Orleans last year looking for a movie, which eluded him. But he found a home.


Torino, 19:18 - CALCIO, TORINO: ALLA RIPRESA DIFFERENZIATO PER CINQUE

Il Torino ha ripreso ad allenarsi in vista della gara con il Siena. Lavoro defaticante: differenziat...


Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah says his group has body parts of Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon in 2006.


Bush seeking progress on Afghan security

President Bush wants fresh assurances that Afghan President Hamid Karzai is dealing with his country's soaring drug trade and pervasive security struggles.


Germany arrests 3 in alleged plot on U.S. sites

Germany said on Wednesday it had foiled a plan by Islamist militants to carry out "massive bomb attacks" against U.S. installations and arrested the three men behind it.


Early Forecast: Flu Season Could be Harsh

By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- While U.S. health officials say it's too soon to predict the severity of the coming flu season, unofficial accounts indicate it could be relatively harsh...


Israel's foreign minister said Tuesday that an upcoming peace conference in the United States offers a crucial opportunity for progress, amid growing optimism that this time Â just maybe Â momentum for peace is real and sustainable.


Q&A Veritude's Vin Cipolla on temporary employees

US companies are looking for flexibility and they're turning to temps to fill that need, says Vin Cipolla, chief executive of Veritude, the fifth-largest temporary employment firm in the state. Cipolla took over the company in October 2003, two years after mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments launched the unit to tap demand for temporary staff. Cipolla spoke with Globe reporter ...


Declining U.S. natural gas production  and concerns about output cuts in the Gulf of Mexico after  Hurricane Ivan last month should keep gas prices near record  highs heading into winter, industry experts say.


Crowd gathers for one last show of the "circus"

STAFF WRITERS. REDWOOD CITY - Some yelled "Justice is Served!" Others shook their heads in dismay, while some stood silently as the they learned


"Liberty" rings true as small-scale but potent drama

Audiences have shied  away from gritty dramas about September 11 and its aftermath,  as evidenced by the lackluster boxoffice response to "A Mighty  Heart." So there are challenges facing "Liberty Kid," a  powerful drama that had its premiere in the narrative  competition section at the Los Angeles Film Festival.


Ospiti del Centro per la Cabbala per capodanno ebraico


Israel troops press on with Gaza offensive killing at least 60.

Israeli troops killed seven Palestinian gunmen Saturday, including four who cut through Gaza's border fence, as the military expanded its offensive against Palestinian rocket fire.


Owen Wilson has returned to his California home after an apparent suicide attempt, according to reports.  New photos show him looking red-eyed and scraggly, but friends insist the actor, 38, is on the mend.  "Owen wishes he could be with us. We all...


Wind and Nuclear Power -- a Generation Gap?

In this north German town a huge crane is helping to build the world's largest wind power plant, a prototype for offshore wind farms from 2006.


College Scholarships for All No Myth in El Dorado

EL DORADO, Ark. -- This blue-collar city in the heart of Arkansas' timber-producing region has been losing population, statewide political clout and federal funding for the past 40 years. Then last year, an automotive equipment plant said goodbye, sending 650 manufacturing jobs overseas.


A recent study released by researchers from University of California shows that stress may accelerate the aging of cells, which makes people vulnerable to degenerative age-related diseases.


Spanish Parliament Goes Almost Smoke-Free

Former prime minister Felipe Gonzalez was a Marlboro man. His successor Jose Maria Aznar puffed on fine Cuban cigars, and opposition leader Mariano Rajoy also relished a good thick stogie.


Relief organizations said a new demand made by Indonesia on Thursday that foreign aid workers have army escorts in tsunami-stricken Aceh province will hamper aid delivery and blur the lines between the military and humanitarian efforts.


Merkel's party faces test in German state votes

Voting started in two western German  states on Sunday in elections widely seen as a test for  Chancellor Angela Merkel and her conservative Christian  Democrats (CDU) before next year's federal vote.


There is no sugar-coating the fact that the decision by Ontario doctors to reject a deal that would forever change the way they practise medicine is a major blow to the province's plan to transform the health-care system.


Roma, 14:46 - CALCIO, VICENZA: ACQUISTATO GIUBILATO

Il Vicenza ha ingaggiato il difensore David Giubilato, 31 anni, svincolato dal Napoli dove ha trasco...


Court Keeps Mother Off Birth Certificate

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A surrogate mother who has no genetic connection to the baby she is carrying does not have to be listed as the mother on a birth certificate, Maryland's highest court ruled Wednesday.


Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Separate Attacks

One American soldier was killed and two others wounded in an attack on their convoy Wednesday near the rebel-controlled city of Fallujah, the military announced Thursday.


Torino, 22:43 - CALCIO, TORINO; NOVELLINO: ABBIAMO MERITATO LA VITTORIA

"E' stata una gara sofferta. Con l'ingresso di Stellone siamo stati bravi a tenere palla in avanti m...


It wasn't that long ago that Robert Kraft phoned the San Francisco 49ers asking for advice on how to rebuild his NFL franchise. Now the 49ers are calling Kraft for advice.


Il Papa in visita alla Moschea Blu                                                                                Terza giornata del viaggio di Benedetto XVI in Turchia. Al mattino la celebrazione ecumenica insieme al patriarca Bartolomeo I, in occasione della festivitÃ  di Sant'Andrea apostolo, nella chiesa di San Giorgio, a Istanbul. Nel pomeriggio la storica visita alla Moschea Blu accompagnato dal Gran MuftÃ¬.


Mr Ambani's annulment of the âsweet equityâ, allocated without full disclosure and on highly favourable terms, represents a victory for his brother Anil, vice-chairman of the $17bn petrochemicals and refining group.


Former major leaguer Frank Torre needs a kidney transplant because of medication he's taken since receiving a new heart more than a decade ago.


An elderly couple are unhurt after a car crashes into their house and bursts into flames in Lisburn.


Elite unit focuses on rescue of immigrants

Border Patrol agent J. Kicklighter admits to being an adrenaline junkie, which may be what it takes to save illegal immigrants lost in the inhospitable terrain of deep South Texas.


Amazon.com starts video download service

Amazon.com launched a digital video downloading service Thursday, ending months of speculation that the Internet retailer would be getting into the online TV and movie business.


Some 100,000 weary survivors of Japan's deadliest earthquake in a decade have bedded down for a third night in makeshift shelters or slept outside as a series


Movie critical of the treatment of Muslim women created an outrage

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - A Dutch filmmaker who outraged members of the Muslim community by making a film critical of the mistreatment of women in Islamic society was gunned down and stabbed to death Tuesday on an Amsterdam street.


Wholesale prices in the US surges ahead in May, up 0.9%, adding to concerns over continuing inflation risks


A Muslim cleric allegedly kidnapped by CIA agents and tortured in Egypt has been released, his lawyer says.


Symptoms: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Action by the Brain

Women who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome may respond to pain signals differently from other women, a new study suggests.


The consolation for Ottawa: In each of the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals, the Senators were neck-and-neck with the Anaheim Ducks heading into the closing minutes of the third period.


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Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman to Announce $32.7 Million for California's River Parkways

Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman will announce grants totaling  $32.7 million at an awards ceremony June 28 to help fund 35 statewide  river parkway projects. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at Middle  Sunrise Park at Sunrise Boulevard and South Bridge Street in Rancho  Cordova.


Time Warner, MSG Extend Sports Channels Carriage

Time Warner Cable and MSG Network on Monday said they will extend carriage of several sports channels over the No. 2 U.S. cable operator's systems, in an interim agreement brokered by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.


Tony Blair says we are now fighting a "new war" in Iraq. That may suit him, to distract people from questions about the "old war" there.


Senators 4, Devils 1: Devils Open Their New Building but Fall Apart in Third Period

Many of the fans left before the end of the first game at the Prudential Center, as the Devils let up three third-period goals to the team that eliminated them from the playoffs six months ago.


An overhaul of benefits paid to about 3m sick and disabled people in the UK is to be detailed in Parliament.


A new crop of Hong Kong democrats are due to be sworn in to the Legislative Council.


New Scotland boss Walter Smith has outlined his plans to improve the team - including approaching previously 'retired' experienced players, continuing Berti Vogts policy of selecting non-Scots born players and reducing the number of friendly matches.


FDA says food from cloned animals safe to eat

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ruled that food from cloned cattle, pigs and goats and their offspring is as safe as any other food.


Second security rival knocks Microsoft's antispyware Defender

A Microsoft security rival, PC Tools, posted test results today indicating Windows Defender, Microsoft's antispyware software, blocked only a portion of the malware thrown at it.


Former associate attorney general and convicted felon Webb Hubbell , now working for an insurance agency, has an important message for marijuana smokers: You don't have to quit to get life insurance.


There may not be anything as exciting as the iPhone at next week's Macworld, but Apple should once again own the January trade show season.


Swainson, a 26-year IBMer, most recently led the worldwide sales organization for the company's software group. He replaces interim CEO Kenneth Cron.


Anastasia Myskina put Russia ahead in the Fed Cup final against France with a comprehensive win over Nathalie Dechy in the third singles rubber.


Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said Monday that 159 Britons are thought to have been victims of the Asian tsunamis, in addition to the 40 British citizens confirmed as dead.


Interest On Deposits Pressures Area Banks

Higher interest rates for bank depositors are stressing local and regional banks.


Analysts Bet Celebrex Won't Be Withdrawn

Some analysts are betting Pfizer Inc.  won't have to withdraw its arthritis drug Celebrex but they do  expect sales to fall after a study of the drug in cancer  patients showed it increased the risk of heart attacks.


Two Wounded in Second Bomb Blast in Nepal Capital

Two people were wounded after a second bomb exploded in Nepal's capital on Friday, the third day of a blockade of the commercial center called by Maoist rebels.


Londra, 14:16 - CALCIO, STAMPA GB: LA ROMA VUOLE BIANCHI

La Roma su Rolando Bianchi. Secondo la stampa inglese, infatti, il club giallorosso vuole riportare ...


More young U.S. adults are abusing  prescription medications, particularly painkillers, according  to the government's annual report on substance abuse released  on Thursday.


IBM, which revolutionised the global computer industry when it launched its first desktop in 1981, has sold its PC business to a Chinese group in a $1.75bn (Â£900m) deal, it was confirmed today.


For three days in June, China's cities shut down as ten million students take the university entrance exams that will decide their academic futures


The machine began life as a research project in 2000, is presently the world's fastest supercomputer, and has only four publicly announced customers.


Iran Agrees to Suspend Uranium Enrichment

Iran's top nuclear negotiator and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Hasan Rowhani, right, shakes hands with British ambassador to Iran Richard Dalton, in front of German ambassador Paul von Maltzahn at the Saadabad palace in Tehran, Iran


No recession expected this year: Congressional Budget Office

The slowing U.S. economy is unlikely to sink into an election-year recession and an economic rebound could begin as early as next year as housing and financial market turmoil fades, the Congressional Budget Office forecast on Wednesday.


Hoffman-La Roche Inc., the US prescription pharmaceuticals unit of Swiss drug maker Roche Group, said Thursday that it will jointly develop and market an asthma drug with biotechnology firm Protein Design Labs Inc.


Doppio annuncio sul web: ucciso ostaggio britannico

Roma, 25 sett. (Adnkronos) - Un secondo sito web ha annunciato l'uccisione dell'ostaggio britannico Ken Bigley. La notizia Ã¨ apparsa alle 19,18 sul sito internet www.islahi.net, che riporta un messaggio in


A violent crime spike in four cities led the Justice Department on Friday to dispatch additional teams of federal agents to combat guns, gangs or surging murder rates in Mesa, Ariz.; Orlando, Fla.; San Bernardino, Calif., and San Juan, Puerto Rico.


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DoubleClick Considers Hanging Out 'For Sale' Sign

The move comes as DoubleClick faces increasing competition from search engine advertisement on such sites as Google and Yahoo. Analysts speculated that any sale would likely be worth between


Israeli tank mistakenly kills 3 Egyptian soldiers at border

An Israeli tank mistakenly killed three Egyptian security officers near the border early Thursday, an incident that Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Ze'ev Boim termed as "regrettable and grave in its outcome.


Nasa's Mars rover Opportunity is closing in on what may be the richest scientific "treasure trove" of its mission.


London and four other cities vying to stage the 2012 Summer Games reveal their hands this week as Olympic chiefs scrutinise their plans for holding the world's greatest sporting extravaganza.


Apple Fixes 15 Flaws, Updates Mac OS X To 10.4.8

TechWeb - Apple updates Mac OS X 10.4 to patch 15 vulnerabilities in the operating system and bundled software that can let attackers run malicious code.


Sudan's government, rebels call on world to provide 300 million dollars in aid

Representatives of the Sudanese government and the southern rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) urged the world community to provide 300 million dollars (244 million euros) in aid to cover emergency needs.


A court ordered a freeze Wednesday on the assets of 29 known financiers of the Muslim brotherhood, Egypt's most powerful opposition movement.


Cagliari, finisce la latitanza di Daniele BrillaAveva fatto perdere le sue tracce nel 2001                                                  Si costituisce l'ex poliziotto condannato all'ergastolo


Il telefonino multiuso: fa da sveglia, citofono, calcolatrice

Grazie al cellulare non scriviamo piÃ¹ cartoline, non guardiamo l'orologio, confermiamo appuntamenti di ora in ora... A riflettere sulle plurifunzionalitÃ  del mobile phone Ã¨ uno studio australiano: "L'impatto sociale del telefonino Ã¨ rivoluzionario.


Poll: Bush Allies See Greater Terror Risk

WASHINGTON - More than two-thirds of the people living in Australia, Britain and Italy - three countries allied with the United States in the Iraq war - believe the war has increased the threat of terrorism.    Leaders of those countries - prime ministers Tony Blair of Britain and John Howard of Australia and Premier Silvio Berlusconi of Italy - all get low marks from their people for their handling of the war on terrorism, an Associated Press-Ipsos poll shows...


Inter, aria da impresa 'A Monaco per vincere'

Champions, Mancini stasera punta al primo posto del girone: 'Rispetto all'andata siamo cresciuti. Possiamo battere il Bayern'


Torrential rains in southern China trigger floods and landslides, killing 66 people and leaving many homeless.


Britain confirms another case of foot and mouth

British authorities said on Friday they had confirmed another case of foot and mouth on a farm in southern England and ordered the slaughter of its cattle.


DESPITE furious repair efforts, intermittent service outages at the online payment service PayPal continued Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day, affecting payments, log-ins and account creations.


Politics: 10 September 2004, Friday. A relatively strong earthquake was felt in several big towns in Southern Bulgaria on Friday night.


President Felipe Calderon's administration has held discussions with Cuba on improving relations after a series of diplomatic spats in recent years, Mexico's foreign secretary said.


Regulator Wonât Step Aside in Google Review

The head of the Federal Trade Commission said Friday that she would not remove herself from an antitrust review of Googleâs purchase of the online advertising company DoubleClick.


Syria, Iraq restore ties to combat militants

Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Tuesday after a break of a quarter of a century, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.


MAN VERSUS BEAST: Overtrapping and overhunting in the early 20th century drove many species — river otters, black bears and Canada geese, for example — from their natural habitats.


G8 near deal on "substantial" cuts in emissions

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - Leaders of the Group of Eight were close on Thursday to agreeing a need for "substantial" cuts in world greenhouse gas emissions, falling short of European calls to halve emissions by 2050.


The European Union began its biggest-ever military operation Thursday, formally taking over NATO's peacekeeping mission in Bosnia with 7,000 troops.


State's smog police map route to cleaner air

Riding popular Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's endorsement, state air quality regulators are expected to step up a campaign against global warming that could spark sticker-shock in auto showrooms over the next 10 years.


Some of Antarctica's glaciers are melting faster than snow can replace them, enough to raise sea levels measurably, scientists have reported.


Eagles running back able to practice some

Starting running back Brian Westbrook, who sat out the Eagles' win over the Ravens last week because of a cracked rib, participated in some segments of practice Wednesday, and coach Andy


A woman who falsely accused her father of rape after a discredited form of therapy receives a pay-out.


mmO2 Plans Europe's Fastest 3G Wireless Network

British mobile telecom operator mm02 will launch a high-speed mobile broadband service in 2005. Users will be able to download videos and music, and send large e-mail attachments at speeds


Turchia-Ue, Barroso: ''E' giunto il momento di aprire i negoziati' ...

''Ritengo che sia giunto il momento di avviare i negoziati con la Turchia. SarÃ  una decisione storica, per le dimensioni del Paese, la sua storia, la sua situazione geografica e il suo ruolo potenziale di ponte tra Europa e mondo islamico''.


Craig Lathrop, currently CTO of Kaplan Professional, has been tapped to be CIO of the Americas' SAP Users' Group.


Obama's Ties Might Fuel `Republican Attack Machine' (Correct)

Bloomberg - Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Hillary Clinton questions whether Barack Obama would be able to withstand what she calls the ``Republican attack machine.'' If Obama does become the Democratic presidential nominee, his Chicago ties might provide the fuel.


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi urges supporters to kill those trying to reverse the gains of his revolution.


The Toronto Blue Jays have offered All-Star center fielder Vernon Wells a contract extension worth more $120 million.


Making emergency contraception more available has had no effect on cutting the abortion rate, an expert says.


NextFest: Pond Scum, Pull Cords, Wind Turnbine, Solar Car, Low-Power Computing, Self-Reporting Power Cord

Wired NextFest shows how to get power from pond scum, pull cords and the wind. You'll also see how to save resources with asolar car, low-power computing and a self-reporting power cord. But wait, there's more....


Rexam to buy OI Plastics for $1.8 bln, place shares

Britain's Rexam Plc agreed to buy the plastic packaging business of Owens-Illinois Inc for $1.83 billion in cash as it targets the fast-growing market for packaging medicines.


Shell buoyed by hopes for heftier index weighting

Shares in Royal Dutch/Shell have risen in Amsterdam and London, lifted by speculation that investors will increase their holdings in the stock to reflect its unified structure.


After Madhuri DixitÂs, Ajay DevganÂs and Akshay KumarÂs secretaries turning producer, now its


A cadre of buyout shops are expected to try to raise a total of $45 billion for new European funds in the next year and a half.


Economic speed limit may have fallen: Bernanke

GREENVILLE, South Carolina  - The U.S. economy's   noninflationary speed limit has likely dropped due to slower   labor force growth, but productivity should stay strong,   Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Thursday.


Democrat Barack Obama on Sunday confronted one of the persistent falsehoods circulating about him on the Internet.


Chinaâs Trade Surplus Nears a Record High

The surplus in February was $23.76 billion, a statistic that is likely to add to tensions with the United States.


Rivals Say Microsoft Online Music Store Falls Short

Microsoft Corp's. MSFT.O newly  launched MSN Music download service has a long way to go to  catch up with iTunes and other online services, competitors  said on Thursday.


Dozens of wildfires raged across northwestern Spain on Monday, and authorities said most of the blazes that have killed three people and destroyed thousands of acres of woodland were deliberately set.


Canadian sub crew member dies in Sligo hospital

A member of the crew of stricken Canadian submarine HMCS Chicoutimi died late last night, according to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).


IBM's Power7 chip going into Opteron motherboards

Sun to follow? Exclusive AMD has secured yet another major partner win thanks to Opteron. Starting with the Power7 processor, IBM will give up on making its own Unix/RISC box motherboards. Instead, it will plug the Power chips directly into slightly modified Opteron boards in an effort to save money.â¦


Kerry tells newspaper he is free of cancer

Sen. John Kerry's doctors have told him he is cured of the prostate cancer that sidelined him almost two years ago and that there is a slim chance it could recur in the next decade, The New York Times said


Buckle Down and Clean Up Six Tips on Protecting Yourself When Rebuilding

By C.R. Roberts, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.  Dec. 16--There's a tree on the roof of your garage. All that food in the freezer might have to be thrown out. Your phone and cable TV are still out. You might need to hire a contractor to repair storm damage.


The Senate Foreign Relations Committee endorsed the nomination of Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state on a 16 to 2 vote yesterday after Democrats on the panel expressed deep frustration at her answers on Iraq and terrorism in two days of hearings.


N.Korea tested advanced missiles: U.S. general

North Korea's recent tests of short-range missiles were successful launches of an advanced weapon that can be fired at little notice to strike targets in South Korea, the commander of U.S. Forces in South Korea said on Monday.


(EAGLE, Colo.) - NBA star Kobe Bryant has arrived at his sexual assault trial for the first time. Bryant is in Eagle, Colorado, as attorneys in the case prepare to question individual potential jurors behind closed doors.


A huge collision in space 160 million years ago set the dinosaurs on the path to extinction, a study claims.


McCartney-Mills divorce returns to court

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills returned to court Monday in an attempt to agree on terms for their divorce.


Perugia, 22:38 - VOLLEY, A1 DONNE: PERUGIA SUPERA CHIERI AL TIE BREAK

Vittoria sofferta per la Despar Perugia sul Famila Chieri per 3-2 (19-25, 19-25, 25-15, 25-19, 15-10...


PLANS to give more than one million elderly Australians higher rebates on their private health cover insurance look certain to be defeated in the Senate.


November 19, 2004 -- WASHINGTON - Some disturbing revelations that Iran is trying to adapt its advanced ballistic missiles to carry nuclear warheads could mean that the fanatical Islamic nation is far closer to becoming a nuclear power than had been


A Biblical order drives Arab-Israeli cooperation

To keep Israel fed in a year when land is required to lie fallow, farmers look to Palestinians for help.


EADS says underestimated Boeing, seeks Airbus fix

The co-head of European  aerospace firm EADS  admitted its Airbus unit had  clearly underestimated archrival Boeing  and said the  priority was to fix problems at Airbus, which is trailing its  U.S. competitor in aircraft sales.


Wenger plays down reported bust-up on Arsenal team bus

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Friday dismissed the reported bust-up between his two major players as just "a storm in a tea cup".


Diversified manufacturer Ingersoll-Rand Co Ltd. said it agreed to acquire Trane Inc., an indoor heating and air conditioning systems maker, for about $10.1 billion.


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La mia seconda vita me la invento come mi pare

Basta creare un avatar, un alter ego, per entrare in uno degli infiniti mondi virtuali e vivere una nuova esistenza parallela. Ecco come l'umanità trasloca nel cyberspazio


'Jumper' hurtles competition, earns $27M

The globe-trotting thriller "Jumper" leaped to a box office win with $27.2 million on a weekend when Hollywood offered something for everyone, with new films for action fans, teens, family audiences and the date-movie crowd.


Macho Bollywood actor Khan jailed in wildlife case

JODHPUR, India  - Bollywood star Salman Khan was arrested by Indian police on Saturday and sent to jail after a court rejected his appeal against a five-year sentence for shooting endangered gazelles.


Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that his country will withdraw its 460-member contingent from southern Iraq by August and transfer security responsibilities to Iraqi forces.


Sprint says WiMax on track for end of April

Sprint Nextel  is on track to  launch commercial services for its next-generation WiMax  high-speed wireless network at the end of April, Chief  Technology Officer Barry West said on Tuesday.


Myanmar bars Suu Kyi from elections under new charter

Aung San Suu Kyi will not be allowed to run for election under Myanmar's proposed constitution, which has now been drafted ahead of a referendum in May, the military government said Tuesday.


Bush has strengthened his hold on some states recently in play, leaving Florida, once again, in a pivotal swing position. By Liz Marlantes | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.


Gruppo informatica chiude con passivo 17,1 milioni euro


Domani moglie Mastella si presentera' all'interrogatorio


November trade gap seen at widest since July

Skyrocketing oil prices likely pushed the U.S. trade deficit in November to its widest since July, economists polled by Reuters said.


Hostages Escape During Fighting Between Captors and Soldiers

More than 700 hostages were rushed to hospitals, but many bodies lay in the charred wreckage of the school's gymnasium.


The Annual General Meeting of Manchester United PLC took place yesterday with passions running high about Malcolm Glazerâs plans to takeover the club.


The terms of reference for inquiries into three controversial murders have been announced by the Northern Ireland secretary.


Dollar Recovers from Lows After Fed, Data

The dollar recovered from record lows against the euro and clung near two-week highs versus the yen on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would press on with its tightening campaign.


Stuttgart, Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Ukraine's Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk could advance to the UEFA Cup knockout stage with wins Thursday.


NEW YORK  - It's said that vampires die from a stake through the heart. If so, Broadway's brand-new "Dracula" needn't worry. It has no heart. Or brains. Or vision.


Retailers generally had a good showing as the Christmas shopping season began last weekend, but Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dampened the holiday mood with a lump of coal as it reduced its projected sales.


When a Single Story Has a Thousand Sides

âRenditionâ tries to be thoughtful and respectful of complexity while at the same time honoring the imperatives of commercial entertainment.


A convicted murderer who escaped from prison guards during a hospital appointment is recaptured.


Robotic pharmacist mixing chemo drugs at U.S. hospital

The University of Colorado Hospital will begin using a robot to mix chemotherapy drugs for patients later this month.


Former Argentine president Carlos Menem who resides in Chile, will be returning to his home province of La Rioja this Wednesday following the acceptance by a federal Judge of the proposed bail conditions, reported his nephew Congressman Adrian Menem.


Starbucks Stock Falls as Sales Disappoint

Shares of coffee shop owner  Starbucks Corp. SBUX.O fell more than 8 percent on Thursday,  a day after the company reported monthly same-store sales that  fell short of many analysts' expectations.


Hopes Fading for Fourth Round of Talks on Pyongyang's Nuclear ...

Hopes are fading that Pyongyang will attend a fourth round of talks on ending its nuclear weapons programs, following revelations about South Korean nuclear tests.


War crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte tells the BBC it is Nato's fault the court's most wanted man is still free.


The dollar edged down on Friday after soft US manufacturing data fueled the view that the Federal Reserve may slow or even temporarily halt its tightening campaign.


N.F.L. Roundup: Taylor Case Defendant Considering Plea Deal

The lawyer for one of the four men charged with killing Sean Taylor said Friday that he was talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement that may include testifying against the others.


Jimmy V Classic: Orange Rallies, but Cowboys Stay Perfect

Winless in two tries against ranked teams after opening the season with seven wins against weak opponents, No. 21 Syracuse fell to No. 22 Oklahoma State, 72-68. No. 14 Arizona defeated Louisville, 72-65, in the second game.


Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan, one wounded, one missing

Two British soldiers serving in the NATO force in southern Afghanistan were killed while another was seriously wounded and a fourth reported missing, presumed killed, the ministry of defense said.


This city's Carnival season got off to a rough start when thunderstorms and chilly temperatures canceled or postponed most of Friday's parades.


Desperate Search at Sea for Microsoft Researcher

A Turing award-winning scientist who leads Microsoft Research's eScience Group, and whose seemingly spontaneous innovations have touched nearly every aspect of technology, including financial databases, astronomy, and geography in a career that spans four decades, remains missing at sea since having signaled home from his sailboat last Sunday night.


Iraqi Leaders Allow Controversial Baathist Law to Take Effect

BAGHDAD, Feb. 3 -- Controversial legislation that had been promoted as a way to return former members of Saddam Hussein's Baath Party to government became law Sunday, Iraq's presidency council said, despite objections by Iraq's highest-ranking Sunni Arab government official.


Firenze, 19:22 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: PRONTA MASCHERA PER JORGENSEN

Martin Jorgensen potrebbe giocare a Siena con una maschera protettiva in carbonio. Il danese &egrave...


Colombian Government Won't Halt Offensive

Colombia's government on Tuesday shrugged off warnings from Marxist rebels that a massive offensive is endangering the lives of dozens of hostages, including three Americans.


Parigi, 11:57 - CALCIO, EURO 2008: DOMENECH VUOLE MODIFICARE CALENDARIO FRANCESE

Raymond Domenech vuole modificare il calendario del Ligue 1, il massimo campionato francese, per con...


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Genetically modified plants vacuum up toxins

Scientists have figured out a way to  trick plants into doing the dirty work of environmental  cleanup, U.S. and British researchers reported on Monday.


Much to astronomers' surprise 36 new galaxies have been discovered between two and four billion light years away. Until now astronomers had believed that 14 billion years after the Big Bang, cosmic creation


European aerospace giant EADS warns  that the A380 superjumbo project is running heavily over budget.


Jeremy Warner's Outlook: No hurricane yet as IMF warns on house ...

The International Monetary Fund is worrying about the UK housing market again. It's been doing this for an awfully long time now, yet so far none of its doom laden warnings have come to pass.


Electronic Data Systems (EDS:NYSE - news - research) has survived another quarter riddled by serious glitches. Following two last-minute delays caused by accounting problems, the company finally reported third


Political Yard-Sign Wars Rage as Election Nears

KANSAS CITY, Mo.  - Two weeks before a tight U.S.  presidential election, tension among bitterly divided voters is  translating into a barrage of attacks on political targets that  can't talk back - yard signs.


Recording artist Julieta Venegas, left, receives the Artist of the Year Award from Lenny Kravitz, right, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at the 2004 MTV Latin Video Music Awards in Miami Beach, Fla.


Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is set to miss Sunday's trip to Manchester United as well as the Champions League game with Panathinaikos.


Island dwarf is a big find for scientists

NEW YORK Once upon a time, but not so long ago, in a tropical island midway between Asia and Australia, there lived a race of little people, whose adults stood just more than one meter tall.


CLEVELAND -- Coming off two bitter losses and with their season slipping away, the Browns (3-5) need to somehow rattle Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Sunday.


Milano, 16:31 - CALCIO, NIENTE NOTTURNA PER INTER-MILAN: SI GIOCA ALLE 15

La Lega ha ufficializzato l'orario di Inter-Milan, big match della 28/a giornata di serie A. Il  der...


EBay net in line, reaffirms outlook; shrs up 6 pct

Web auction leader eBay Inc.   on Wednesday reported a 14 percent drop in  second-quarter profit that met expectations, but its stock rose  6 percent as it announced its first-ever share buyback.


In esecuzione 23 fermi, cosche avevano messo mani su appalti


Staples profit rises, sales measure disappoints

Staples Inc. , the world's  largest office supplies retailer, reported on Thursday a  21.5-percent rise in quarterly profit, driven by increased  demand for its private label items and higher North American  retail sales.


Imagine that an imperial-minded president resolved to aggressively intervene in a strategic country with a fragile democracy to ensure the election of a favored client.


The recording industry continued its onslaught of lawsuits against illegal filesharers yesterday, filing suit against hundreds of computer users who allegedly make music available online.


Unions leaders accuse the government of attempting to push through a "tidal wave" of ill-thought out NHS reforms.


Japan Puts Off Launching Third Spy Satellite for One Day

Japan puts off launching third spy satellite for one day    TOKYO, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency decided on Sunday to defer to Monday the launch of the third one of a set of four spy satellites, which was originally scheduled for later in the day.


North Korea, last Cold Warrior standing at Games

North Korean athletes will enter the 2008 Beijing Olympics with pluck, a soldier-like fighting spirit and a completely different concept of international sport to the one embraced by former Cold War allies.


Bomb targets minivans in Baghdad, toll disputed

A bomb exploded near minivans in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday, and officials gave sharply differing accounts of casualties.


Vodafone rings in changes with launch of 3G handsets

VODAFONE yesterday began its major push into the market for third-generation mobile phones with plans to launch 10 handsets before Christmas.


Blog: AT&T DSL subscribers will get free access to the carrier's Wi-Fi hotspots in airports and coffee shops around the country.


Preteen daters more likely to take up smoking: study

Children who start dating before their teens are at least twice as likely as other youngsters to become smokers, researchers said on Friday.


Britain to allow creation of human-animal embryos

Britain's fertility regulator decided in principle Wednesday to allow scientists to create human-animal hybrid embryos for research purposes.


Democrats urge ABC to withdraw 9/11 movie

Amid an election-year debate over  who can best defend America, U.S. congressional Democrats urged  ABC on Thursday to cancel a TV miniseries about the September  11 attacks that is critical of former Democratic President Bill  Clinton and his top aides.


Andy Roddick advanced to the second round of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships with a 6-2, 7-5 victory Wednesday night over Sweden's Thomas Johansson.


Pakistan busts gang supplying suicide bombers to Taliban

Pakistani intelligence have busted a gang of Islamic militants supplying suicide bombers and explosive devices to Taliban fighters in neighbouring Afghanistan, police said Sunday.


MARKET PLACE France Plans to Cut Phone Stake

THE French government accelerated its privatization effort yesterday, saying that it would sell as much as 12.1 percent of France TÃ©lÃ©com, the former state monopoly, and take its stake


Sun Microsystems Rolls Out Much-Awaited Solaris 10

Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Sunday introduced the long-awaited next version of its operating system, Solaris 10, which the network


She had a 13-hour window to vote in the Arizona presidential primary, but Mona Reese decided she couldn't wait. She didn't even brush her teeth or change out of her pajamas before leaving home.


The government is considering a US request to move troops into more potentially dangerous areas of Iraq, a politically charged move which has re-ignited anger over Prime Minister Tony Blair's support for the war.


Car bomb rocks Riyadh, no casualities yet

Riyadh: A car bomb exploded near Saudi Arabiaâs interior ministry building in the heart of the capital Riyadh late on Wednesday in the latest violence to rock the oil-rich kingdom, witnesses said.


Swiss fans cool on Federer's Davis Cup outing

GENEVA, Switzerland  - After wowing a sell-out New   York crowd to win his third U.S. Open title nine days ago,   Roger Federer faces the prospect of empty seats when he leads   Switzerland in a Davis Cup relegation battle against Serbia on   home soil this weekend.


Torino, 19:07 - CALCIO, TORINO: ALLA RIPRESA DIFFERENZIATO PER ROSINA

Ripresa degli allenamenti per il Torino, con il tecnico De Biasi che ha fatto lavorare la squadra su...


"Slum tourism" stirs controversy in Kenya

It's the de rigeur stop off for caring foreign dignitaries. It reached a worldwide audience as a backdrop to the British blockbuster "The Constant Gardener".


US dispatches disaster teams to help quake victims

The United States has dispatched disaster teams to the Asian countries hit hard by a massive earthquake and devastating tsunamis and is


Renowned 17th century Dutch artist Rembrandt may have been cross-eyed, according to US researchers. They say this form of stereoblindness, which occurs when someone's eyes are not aligned when looking at an


Gas, oil inch lower as supplies rise, refineries restart

Gas prices dropped a cent at the pump overnight, following a futures market that has plunged more than 25 cents a gallon over five days on news of growing inventories and refineries returning to service.


Showtime Producing TV Drama About Terror Cell

The Showtime cable channel is developing a potential television series about the inner workings and personal lives of a fictional group of Islamic terrorists, a network spokesman said on Tuesday.


Sgarbi, Maiolo e Orsatti, sinergia per valorizzare citta'


Twelve members of a South African trade union were expelled from Zimbabwe Wednesday for refusing to agree to government limits on who they met, the BBC said.


Hollywood's premier cash-and-award magnet Steven Spielberg kicked off the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night. The opening night's gala screening is Spielberg's "The Terminal


Shares in Barclays Bank have surged 4% on speculation it may receive a takeover bid from Bank of America.


L'attore indossava il giubbotto in 'Il selvaggio'


Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton says the federal government needs to do more to prepare for disasters and favors the creation of a national insurance backup fund


N.Korea Says Blast Part of Hydro-Electric Project

North Korea said Monday last week's  explosion in a remote northern area was part of a  hydro-electric project, the BBC quoted the North's foreign  minister as telling a visiting British official.


The men's fashion retailer continues its impressive tear.


NBC has ordered three  additional scripts of freshman comedy "30 Rock," which got off  to a lackluster start despite critical praise.


Small planets breathe life into old quest

The universe looked a little more familiar and friendlier. The roll call of planets beyond the solar system swelled significantly with the announcement of a trio of newly-discovered worlds much smaller than any previously discovered around other stars.


ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan has decided to rest for the opening match of their South Africa tour against Nicky Oppenheimer's XI in Randjesfontein today.


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Telephone records show that a woman accused of stalking Catherine Zeta-Jones, called a hotel where the actress was staying, a court hears.


Tribute Album Launched for Myanmar's Suu Kyi

A string of top musicians, including Paul McCartney, Sting and Eric Clapton will launch an album on Tuesday dedicated to Myanmar's pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, calling for the Nobel laureate to be freed.


Too Few Minorities in Health Care, U.S. Study Finds

The United States needs more black,  Hispanic and American Indian doctors and nurses if minorities  have any hope of catching up to whites in terms of the quality  and accessibility of health care, a special commission said on  Monday.


WS-I  Tackles Web Services Attachment Interoperability Difficulties with New Profiles

The Web Services Interoperability Organization (WS-I) publish Basic Profile 1.1, Attachments Profile 1.0 and Simple SOAP Binding Profile 1.0. "WS-I understood from its members that existing Web services attachment specifications were increasingly presenting interoperability difficulties," said Chris Ferris, chair of the WS-I Basic Profile Working Group.


Nigerian vice-president slams Obasanjo's Delta policy

Nigeria's Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Olusegun Obasanjo of buying arms to suppress unrest in the oil-rich Niger delta rather than pacifying the region with development.


Coffee may cut risk of gout, study finds

If men ever needed a reason to justify that extra cup of coffee, here it is: four or more cups of coffee a day appear to reduce the risk of gout, Canadian researchers said on Friday.


The Bush administration yesterday agreed to consider new quotas on five categories of Chinese-made clothing, a step toward protecting domestic manufacturers from cheaper imports.


Girl, 10, shot as she sat in her class, say Palestinians

A 10-year-old girl is critically ill after being hit by a bullet while attending school in Gaza, Palestinian security and hospital sources said.


U.S. shares were expected to open lower  on Wednesday after crude oil pushed to a fresh high overnight,  while Web search engine Google Inc. dented sentiment as it  slashed the price range on its initial public offering.  In a statement posted on its IPO Web site, Google said it had  cut the range on its IPO to $85-$95 per share from $108-$135  previously, a 26 percent reduction at the mid-point of the  range.


New mood in West Asia as Arafat passes into history

The sombre official end to mourning for Yasser Arafat today contrasted with a new sense of optimism in the West Asia after his death.


GOING COMMANDO: The 'South Park' boys take aim at the war on ...

It began the way so many of their ideas have, with Trey Parker and Matt Stone slouched in front of a TV three years ago, avoiding work, screwing off.


Ukraine approves a giant steel cover over the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chernobyl.


Got to Get an iPhone? Here Are Some Tips: Scout Out Stores That Will Sell the Highly Anticipated Device

By Jim Rossman, The Dallas Morning News  Jun. 22--Lately it's been hard to avoid the hype about Apple's iPhone -- and for good reason.   Apple Inc. chief executive Steve Jobs is a master at creating buzz. Never before has a wireless phone been the subject of such a buildup.


Horse Race Prevails in Campaign Reporting

A new study says the news media have provided much more positive coverage of Democratic presidential candidates than of Republicans.


Dell Joins Ranks of Once-Hot Trend: Boomerang CEOs

By Del Jones  Does Michael Dell signal a new era of the "comeback kid?"  When he was rehired late Wednesday, Dell became the first so-called boomerang CEO to be brought back to rescue a Fortune 500 company since 2005.


Retrofitting SP2 to Windows 98 or Windows NT simply would not make much sense, argues Yankee Group's Laura DiDio. Both operating systems are eight years old, and the PC and Internet worlds were much different places then.


'Chessboard Killer' Convicted of Murdering 48 in Moscow

MOSCOW, Oct. 24 -- A Russian man known as the "Chessboard Killer" because he wanted to commit a murder for each of the 64 squares on the chessboard was convicted Wednesday of killing 48 people, most of them in a Moscow park.


Zimbabwe says stripping Mugabe of  Edinburgh degree "meaningless"

Zimbabwe dismissed as "meaningless" Friday a decision by Edinburgh University this week to strip President Robert Mugabe of an honorary degree.


Report: Iraq didn't make banned arms after 1991

WASHINGTON - Contradicting the main argument for war in Iraq, the top US arms inspector reported yesterday that he found no evidence that Iraq produced any weapons of mass destruction after 1991.


VIENNA: Iran defied the UN yesterday by announcing it has begun converting a large amount of raw uranium to prepare it for enrichment, a process that can be used to develop atomic bombs.


"I think the start was very mixed," said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting and investment banking firm in New York.


French prosecutors summon Continental execs in probe

French prosecutors summoned Continental Airlines' top two executives for questioning in the investigation of the July 2000 crash of a supersonic Air France Concorde, two lawyers said yesterday.


CHICAGO -- United Airlines has notified a bankruptcy judge it needs to cut $500 million US more in costs than previously stated. The disclosure was made in a filing intended to update the judge before a hearing yesterday on the airline's status.


Justice Department backs Net service fees

AT&T Inc. and Comcast Corp. should be free to charge for priority Internet access, the US Justice Department said yesterday, dealing a blow to Google Inc.'s bid to block Web traffic fees.


NHS star ratings are set to be replaced by a five-level worded grading system under new proposals.


Wall Street stocks end mixed amid another rise in oil prices

Wall Street stocks were mixed Tuesday as crude oil prices again topped 50 dollars per barrel, while brokerage downgrade hurt technology stocks.


Hartnett: Look for Wal-Mart to slash prices more

The latest numbers wouldn't be all that alarming at corporate offices of most retailers. But most corporate retailers don't have the same standards as Wal-Mart regarding the bottom line.


UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon travels to south Sudan, to show support for a north south peace deal.


Precari, la finanziaria taglia 20 mln all'Istituto


Brescia, 19:18 - Calcio, Brescia: 4-0 nel test con il Ciliverghe

Amichevole infrasettimanale per il Brescia, che ha affrontato i dilettanti del Ciliverghe.  La forma...


MasterCard wins court ruling against Visa fee

A federal judge has ruled that Visa USA, the largest U.S. credit card group, must stop charging a special fee when a big debit card client jumps to rival MasterCard Inc. .


Former Paraguay President Luis Gonzalez Macchi is jailed for eight years for fraud and embezzlement.


Iraq bombers kill 40, sheikhs among hotel dead

A suicide bomber killed 12 people in the lobby of a busy Baghdad hotel on Monday, and the U.S. military said six tribal leaders opposed to al Qaeda were among the dead.


Despite Wal-Mart's Edict, Radio Tags Will Take Time

Although Wal-Mart was expecting its top suppliers to use radio tagging technology to ship goods by Jan. 1, 2005, the technology is not yet ready.


In a March 4 story about pain medicines for children, The Associated Press erroneously reported the effect of codeine. It is a pain-reliever, not a fever-reducer.


Angels suspend Guillen for rest of season

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Anaheim Angels suspended outfielder Jose Guillen for the rest of the season without pay Sunday following an outburst during a game the previous night.


Croatia to intensify efforts to detain fugitive general

Croatia ordered all its relevant authorities to redouble their efforts to detain and extradite to the UN war crimes court a fugitive general whose case is hampering the country's bid to join the European Union.


G8, George Bush a Roma scatta l'operazione sicurezza

La capitale blindata per la visita del presidente Usa, che arriverà l'8 giugno. A Trastevere disagi per i residenti, ma niente zone rosse


Nigerian militants claim oil attack, threaten more

A Nigerian militant group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), has claimed responsibility for a raid on an oil export terminal on Thursday in which four expatriate workers were kidnapped.


Microsoft raises quarterly dividend by a penny

(InfoWorld) - Microsoft raised the dividend it pays out to shareholders by a penny per quarter to $0.10 on Wednesday, the same dividend as for chip giant Intel. The company did not say why it raised the dividend. The company's stock rose $0.05 cents to close at $25.98 on Wednesday. For years, investors in Microsoft stock complained to the company to raise its dividend and share the wealth. In 2004,Â the company respondedÂ with a four-year, $75 billion plan to pay a one-time special $3.00 per share cash dividend and launch a massive stock buyback. By comparison, other technology companies, such as Dell and Apple Computer, for example, pay no dividends on their shares. But Procter & Gamble, a maker of household products such as Tide laundry detergent and Crest tooth paste, pays a dividend of $0.31 per quarter. The first Microsoft shareholders to receive the increased dividend will be holders on record as of Nov. 16, who will be paid on Dec. 14, Microsoft said.


Pediatricians Chide Bush on Child Health

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDayNews) -- A small but influential group of U.S. pediatricians issued a sharply partisan statement Wednesday criticizing President Bush's track record on child health.


Do U.S. prisons in Iraq breed insurgents?

Nearly 30,000 detainees crowd two American-run detention facilities, and one US officer wants to set many free.


The pop tart told the world she got married late Saturday night but legally, she is still a swinging single. "Her marriage is not technically legal.


Bush, Kerry Offer Different Approaches to Foreign Policy

This year's US presidential campaign has revealed some sharp foreign policy differences between President George Bush and Democratic Party challenger Senator John Kerry.


Abu Ghraib suspects face pre-trial hearings

It is their first "taste of civilization" in more than a year, and while Mannheim is still more than 4,000 miles from their base in Maryland, four of the soldiers awaiting


SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corporation recently disclosed key technical details of its upcoming wireless broadband chip for WiMAX products, which will enable long-distance, high-speed wireless Internet access for homes and businesses.


Operazione in un ospizio in provincia di Sondrio: eranosotterrate: resti umani o di animali? La segnalazione di un vicino                                          Blitz dei carabinieri nella casa di riposo Sepolte nel giardino delle ossa sospette


Mike Cameron's smile faded, but the three-time Gold Glove winner never dodged talking about his upcoming 25-game suspension.


An alleged extremist accused of planning to crash a plane into a Turkish monument goes on trial.


Uomo aveva 35 anni, a bordo dell'auto affiancato da sicari


A Perugia eletto il sindaco del cioccolato

Si chiama Petro Baldini, ha 41 anni ed Ã¨ un impiegato di Assisi, il primo sindaco della CittÃ  del Cioccolato. Eâ stato eletto a Perugia nellâambito delle manifestazioni dellâedizione 2004 di Eurochocolate, imponendosi su altri due candidati.


AutoNation cuts earnings views due to hurricanes

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Car-dealership operator AutoNation Inc. cut its third-quarter and 2004 earnings outlooks due to recent hurricanes in Florida and a challenging retail sales environment.


Tom Petty says he's not much of a football fan, but playing the Super Bowl halftime show was an offer he couldn't refuse.


Paul Domowitch | Birds suddenly careless with ball

LANDOVER, Md. - Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress continually preaches the importance of "having respect'' for the football, and his players have done an impressive job of practicing what Childress preaches.


St. Louis Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty looked at the price of pitching on the free-agent market and decided to throw his money at a guy he already had.


Patriots 38, Bengals 13. Once again, I say that if you are a football fan, never forget that these are the Good Old Days.


Under the Weight of 700, Bonds Returns Home to Lift His Growing ...

As Barry Bonds stood in the on-deck circle at Miller Park on Thursday afternoon, he gazed upon the thousands who had come to see him hit a ball into the seats, and he recognized a face from home.


Flu Shot Shortage Highlights US Crisis -Officials

Concerned health officials began investigating on Friday what went wrong at a British vaccine plant where half the US flu shots were made


French retailer Carrefour and chip  groups helped European shares hold their ground on Wednesday,  and merger moves in the construction sector lent support.


Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Industry Continues Record-Setting Growth

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 14  /PRNewswire/ -- With oil and gas drilling activity in Pennsylvania on a record-setting pace for the third consecutive year, the Department of Environmental Protection is mobilizing staff and resources to provide prompt and effective reviews of incoming permits.


The Vatican cleared the way Monday for the beatification of Mother Marianne Cope, a nun who worked for more than 30 years with leprosy patients at Molokai's Kalaupapa settlement in Hawaii.


The Washington Redskins hired Jim Zorn as their coach Saturday night, a surprise ending to a monthlong search for a replacement for Joe Gibbs, The Associated Press has learned.


Smithsonian Head's Expenses 'Lavish,' Audit Says

Lawrence M. Small, the top official at the Smithsonian Institution,  accumulated nearly $90,000 in unauthorized expenses from 2000 to 2005, including charges for chartered jet travel, his wife's trip to Cambodia, hotel rooms, luxury car service, catered staff meals and expensive gifts, according to confidential findings by the Smithsonian inspector general....


Yankees 21, Devil Rays 4: Yankees Hit Six Home Runs in Rout of Devil Rays

Alex Rodriguez hit his 34th home run this season and the 498th of his career, one of the many offensive highlights Sunday during the Yankeesâ thrashing of the Devil Rays.


Court denies convicted spammer's appeal, rejects argument that the state law is unconstitutional.


New studies project that the Arctic Ocean could be mostly open water in summer by 2040 Â several decades earlier than previously expected.


E' ricoverata nel reparto psichiatrico dell'Ospedale Ucla


The annual value of European online advertising will more than double by 2012, a report suggests.


U.S. Rejects North Korea Demand for Bilateral Talks

SEOUL/WASHINGTON  - North Korea demanded bilateral  talks with the United States over its nuclear weapons program  but Washington quickly rejected the idea on Friday and insisted  Pyongyang return to six-party negotiations.


A statue of movie hero Rocky will be installed outside a Philadelphia gallery after a row over its artistic merit.


Bush chief of staff faces possible contempt charge

The White House chief of staff faced possible contempt charges after a congressional panel on Thursday ruled as invalid President George W. Bush's bid to limit the probe of the firing of federal prosecutors.


ISRAEL killed two Islamic Jihad militants in the Gaza Strip yesterday as Ariel Sharon and his cabinet finalised a bill to withdraw from Gaza.


This week, one issue hit home with voters and forced the candidates to re-think their scripts. The issue even walked off with the Political Play of the Week.


Thousands of Chilean teachers march in capital

SANTIAGO, Chile  - Thousands of teachers and   supporters marched peacefully through Chile's capital on   Tuesday to demand higher wages for educators, avoiding a repeat   of the violent clashes between students and police in June.


Merck Vioxx recall: analyst, investor reaction

Merck & Co. (MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday withdrew its arthritis drug Vioxx globally after a colon cancer trial confirmed long-standing concerns the drug raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.


The euro sank to a near-three week low  against the dollar and stocks eased on Wednesday after data  showed sluggish growth in euro zone services.


Eliza Dushku has signed  a development deal with Fox Broadcasting Co., which aired her  short-lived supernatural drama "Tru Calling."


More Israeli troops poured into Lebanon   on Saturday, capturing a broader swathe of territory in heavy   fighting with Hizbollah guerrillas, as both sides said they   would obey a U.N. resolution on a truce -- but not yet.


Drug-loaded contact lenses have been developed that could treat eye conditions such as glaucoma far more effectively than drops. Usually sufferers of glaucoma and many other eye conditions are prescribed eye drops.


Here are answers to some questions arising from the closing of Cingular Wireless' acquisition of AT&T Wireless. Q: With the merger, how will the combined company rank in the industry?


Investigators Tell Story of Ex-CEO's Looting of Hollinger Millions

Sep-1-2004 - Conrad Black, the former CEO of Hollinger International, boldly and methodically abused his power to pocket millions of dollars that should have gone to the company, an internal investigation revealed.


Bush sharpens post-debate attacks on Kerry

US President George W. Bush sharpened attacks on Senator John Kerry's Iraq war strategy, as the rivals campaigned in key states a day after the Democrat's strong showing in their first debate.


Obama ha Midwest e Missouri, testa a testa tra democratici


Lo prevede una stima dell'Annuario del Touring Club Italiano


Takafumi Horie, the brash Internet entrepreneur, pleaded not guilty to charges of violating securities law on Monday.


Bangladesh to field in first one-dayer against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium here.


NBA ROUNDUP Recovering Hill Powers Magic Past Mavericks

By The Associated Press. Grant Hill had 17 points and 9 rebounds, and Steve Francis nearly posted a triple-double in the Magic's 94-84 victory over the Dallas Mavericks last night in Orlando, Fla.


Precious vacuity ruled in this latest installment of an august showcase devoted to choreography by emerging artists.


It was only two points for Boise State, but it brought back horrible memories for Hawaii. "When Orlando (Scandrick) picked up that extra point, I thought, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" said Boise State coach Chris Petersen after his No. 25 Broncos held off Hawaii 41-34 on Saturday. "The only thing that looked different was the blue turf."


Tyson, Syntroleum set to announce new plant: report

Tyson Foods Inc.  and Syntroleum Corp.  are set to announce plans for a $150 million plant that would turn fat from Tyson plants into fuel, The Wall Street Journal Online reported on Monday.


Roger Federer withdrew from his traditional grass-court warmup for Wimbledon on Monday, citing fatigue one day after losing to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final.


Can computers get along fine without writers? Word is they just might. In an essay in the New York Times...


India looked set Thursday to get its first woman president after a vote by lawmakers, but doubts remained as to whether the 72-year-old -- dogged by a slew of scandals -- was fit to assume the post.


Group Criticizes Coleman For Calling On Annan To Resign

A left-leaning Minneapolis think tank says Senator Norm Coleman was, quote, "reckless," unquote, by calling for United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to resign.


The Best Buy Company, the consumer electronics chain, and the online video rental company Netlfix both announced their commitment to stock Blu-ray DVDs.


Citigroup to halve investment spending in 2007

Citigroup , the top U.S. bank by assets, expects its investment spending next year to be less than half the 2006 level, its chief executive said on Thursday, acknowledging that its consumer bank has yet to turn the corner.


Genetic Interplay Controls Prostate Cancer Growth

TUESDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDayNews) -- A complex interplay between three different genes may determine how prostate cancer will progress, a new mouse study finds.


Board Rejects Affordable Housing Proposal

By Frank Juliano, Connecticut Post, Bridgeport  Feb. 9--MILFORD -- Members of the Planning and Zoning Board are waiting for the other shoe to drop.


Michael Jackson's Father Hospitalized for Ulcer

Michael Jackson's father, Joseph  Jackson, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles with a bleeding  ulcer, his attorney said on Friday.


Some politicians can't stop talking; one Pennsylvania legislator couldn't stop hiccuping. But the state lawmaker has now beaten the affliction after weeks in the hospital.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Clinton, Obama count on rookie caucus goers in Iowa ... Giuliani reads Christmas story to kids, says he's cancer free ... Dodd helps assemble packages for troops ... Dying Iowa woman prods candidates on health care


Sharon, Bolstered by Vote, Reaches Out to Labor Party

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon today asked the leader of the Labor Party to begin talks on forming a coalition government.


President Bush was poised Wednesday to sign a $388 billion legislative package that covers the spending of every federal agency but the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security.


EDITORIAL: To Cut Local Spending, Just Say No

By Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach  Sep. 12--At last Thursday's public hearing on the Okaloosa County budget, as one citizen after another urged county commissioners to watch their spending and reduce property taxes, Commissioner Bill Roberts offered a terse reply.


While celebrating unprecedented success at the Athens Olympics, China has its sights firmly set on the Beijing Games in four years when they hope to present the country's new face to the world.


Spain remands 'Maddie' extortion suspect

Spain on Monday remanded an Italian man arrested last week with his Portuguese companion on suspicion of extorting money from the parents of missing British four-year-old Madeleine McCann, a judicial official said.


The 10th annual Gay American Smoke Out, which urges lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to stop smoking, is set for Thursday, November 18.


Shark cartilage no help against lung cancer: study

Shark cartilage, once a hopeful-seeming new approach in cancer treatment, failed to help lung cancer patients live any longer, researchers said on Saturday.


New laws outlawing ageism at work have come into effect throughout the UK.


Unites States opts out of international anti-pollution plan

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Russia officially ratified the United Nations' Kyoto Protocol on Thursday, setting in motion an ambitious international effort to reduce greenhouse gases.


Lawyers to get bigger share of any settlement in Linux suits in exchange for billing less up front.


"Racing Stripes" is unlikely to ascend to the pantheon of perennially watchable children's films, but what it lacks in skill, it makes up for in heart.


The UN police commissioner in Kosovo resigns after clashes in Pristina which left two people dead.


Some Suppliers Jack Up Flu Vaccine Price

With many health care facilities struggling to find flu vaccine, some small suppliers have capitalized on the acute shortage by demanding as much as 10 times the usual price.


MISSOULA - Campus police at the University of Montana have added a new vehicle to their fleet. The $5,400 Segway Human Transporter will be used mainly by UM traffic enforcement officer Audrey Kramer-Jorgensen in writing parking tickets.


Through Analysis, Gut Reaction Gains Credibility

In a conversation with Gerd Gigerenzer, this German psychologist looks at intuition and how we use it.


Japan on Friday requested an apology and explanation from China over a submarine that intruded into Japanese waters, but Tokyo restrained its protest to avoid further straining relations with Beijing.


Peace must be 'imposed' on I Coast, says France

PARIS, Nov 16  - Peace must be "imposed" on Ivory Coast if the warring sides there refuse to abide by a ceasefire, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said Tuesday, hailing sanctions voted by the UN Security Council against the west African state.


Indo-Pak talks: No time frame for Kashmir

India and Pakistan are believed to have agreed that it would be unrealistic to set any rigid time frame for the resolution of the Kashmir question.


States Urged to Spend More to Cut Smoking Rate

The U.S. government's effort to cut the  adult smoking rate to 12 percent or less by 2010 will fail  unless most states increase funding for anti-tobacco programs,  federal health officials said on Wednesday.


Montezemolo: e' una delle cause della scarsa crescita Paese


Senate votes to block Mexican trucks test

The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to block funding for a Bush administration test program to let Mexican long-haul trucks operate in the United States under 1994's North American Free Trade Agreement.


'Dome teams' Vikings, Colts built for indoors

By the numbers. By Phil Richards. Neither team particularly likes it, but both the Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts are "dome teams.


Searching for Options: Integration Spells Sweet Success

Choosing a search marketing vendor requires careful consideration of how they will integrate with your other marketing efforts.


Republican Giuliani plummets in NBC/Journal poll

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has fallen 13 points since November and is now tied with Mitt Romney nationally in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released on Wednesday.


Bhutto Visits Ancestral Homeland Under Tight Security

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Oct. 27 -- Under extraordinarily tight security, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto returned to her ancestral homeland Saturday in her first major move since an assassination attempt against her last week claimed 140 lives.


Ukrainian political rivals accuse each other of reluctance to ...

RBC, 30.11.2004, Kiev 09:51:50.Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko believes that the team of his opponent Viktor Yanukovich does not have a real desire to negotiate constructively.


WASHINGTON - President Bush issued a stern warning yesterday that the United States will not accept a political transition in Cuba in which power merely shifts from one Castro brother to another rather than to the Cuban people.


No doubt, parenting has changed in the Internet Age, and a new study tries to reveal how mom and dad are dealing with it.


Capo d'Orlando, 11:48 - Vela, Thico IV completa giro del mondo

E' approdato questa mattina, al porticciolo turistico di Capo d'Orlando, l'imbarcazione a vela Thico...


Millions of drivers use traffic lights and jams as the perfect opportunity to pick up a hot date and sometimes even a marriage partner, according to a survey today.


With their ratings literally nothing to write home about, the new fall   shows Happy Hour, Justice, Kidnapped, Smith   and Shark each received scant mention Tuesday in network-issued   press releases recapping the first official week of 2005-06 season.


STRASBOURG, France -- Facing an embarrassing defeat in the European Parliament, incoming EU chief Jose Manuel Barroso has agreed to delay a vote on his embattled 24-member executive team.


Alla presentazione del documentario della Comencini


U.N. and AU differ on composition of Darfur peace force

The United Nations and the African Union kicked off a high-level meeting on Darfur on Friday in hopes of speeding up deployment of a peacekeeping force and expanding humanitarian aid.


AUSTIN - Jason White, the heady Oklahoma quarterback with the two surgically repaired knees, already has ensured his legacy in the Red River Shootout, no matter the outcome of Saturday's game.


Museum cancels race row scientist's talk

London's Science Museum has cancelled a  talk by a Nobel prize-winning geneticist who suggested black  people were less intelligent than white people.


Torino, 14:59 - CALCIO, JUVE: 20 CONVOCATI PER RIMINI

Sono 20 i giocatori convocati dal tecnico della Juve, Didier Deschamps, per la gara di domani contro...


Ad Borsa Italiana, crisi non ha riguardato gli azionari


Troubled engineering and construction group Jarvis has bought itself a financial life-line by selling its 33% stake in the Tubes Lines underground consortium to Amey, part of Spanish construction group Ferrovial, for Â£150m.


GLASGOW -- Defence Minister Bill Graham toured the disabled HMCS Chicoutimi submarine in Scotland on Monday, saying he could not rule out Canada launching legal action against the British over the problematic submarines taken over from the Royal Navy.


David Bowie and Coldplay make a list of 25 artists in the running for the best song award at the Brits.


Ragusa, 19:23 - CALCIO: TRASFERISCE LA SQUADRA, MINACCE A PRESIDENTE VITTORIA

Scritte minacciose sono apparse stamattina a Comiso contro il presidente del Vittoria, Franco Caruso...


The U.N.'s highest court cleared Serbia Monday of genocide against Muslims in Bosnia's bloody war.Comment


The Christian Science Monitor - At the crossroads of education and civil rights, a new signpost has been planted by the US Supreme Court, leaving school districts that have been striving for integration wondering which way to proceed.


China to prosecute deliberate AIDS infections

China will prosecute people who deliberately infect others with HIV, state media said on Wednesday.


US troops in Iraq say they have arrested a suspected leader of a Shia militia group allegedly backed by Iran.


Slovakia clinched the Hopman Cup for the second time by beating Argentina 3-0.


UK monitors four planes for radiation in spy probe

Britain is monitoring a Russian plane and three British aircraft in an ever widening probe into the death from radiation poisoning of a former Russian spy that has heightened tensions with Moscow.


Japan aims to put global warming top of the agenda as it takes over the chairmanship of the G8.


Daniel Day-Lewis scoops Best Actor BAFTA

Daniel Day-Lewis gave his Oscar chances  a welcome boost on Sunday by landing a Best Actor BAFTA at the  British Academy Film Awards for his searing portrayal of a  driven oil prospector in "There Will be Blood."


The New York Times has recently run a piece pondering the renowned nation of Canada, and whether it has fallen from its once lofty heights of international greatness.    "A country is not just a health system."  This is the sentiment of one of a few Canadian authors recently lamenting the decline of Canadian engagement around the world.  The question then becomes: what makes a nation great?  Why would Canadians resent the place of  their placid and peaceful country?  And, what does this say about the roles taken on by other influential nations around the world?


At least six die as major storm batters British Isles

One of Britain's worst winter storms in years battered Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland, leaving at least six people dead and two others missing.


PREVIEW-Donald sets sights on third European title in 2004

Britain's Luke Donald, twice a winner on this year's European Tour, can break into Europe's top 10 for 2004 if he can triumph in the season-ending Volvo Masters at Valderrama this week.


64 Degrees, 59 Balloons, and One Perfect Thanksgiving Day Parade

Chicken Little was in the lineup of new balloons, but a giant inflatable robin would have fit in just as well as the 78th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade drifted through a balmy, cloud-covered New York.


Briton Charged With Plotting Bomb Attack

WASHINGTON - U.S. authorities brought charges Monday against a British man they claim conspired with admitted al-Qaida member Richard Reid to use shoe bombs to blow up planes in midair...


Mexican border immigration is a mess. But we would be hypocrites to suddenly penalize 12 million here illegally for work, after winking at their crime for years to benefit our own economy. The borders must be secured and a worker pass system must be adopted.


Alloy Holds Out Promise of Speedier Memory Chip

Scientists have developed an alloy they say can be used to create memory chips more than 500 times as fast as todayÂs flash chips.


Gartner Magic Quadrant for E-mail Active Archiving, 2007

(Source: Symantec)  Symantec Enterprise Vault has been positioned as the only Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for E-mail Active-Archiving, 2007. Enterprise Vault enables organizations to reduce storage costs, protect critical records, improve employee productivity and achieve compliance with regulations requiring the retention and supervision of e-mails and other forms of electronic communications and collaboration.  Learn more in this new white paper.


Even One Puff of Smoke Damages DNA, Study Finds

Just one puff of a cigarette could  damage a smoker's DNA, the first step to cancer and heart  disease, researchers said on Friday.


Depression also a problem in patients with Parkinson's

While Parkinson's disease typically brings to mind symptoms such as tremors and slow movement, researchers have found that nearly half of all Parkinson's patients also suffer from depression.


UNITED STATES, Mexico and Guatemala advanced to next year's North American final round World Cup 2006 qualifying with shutout triumphs today, leaving seven nations to fight over three remaining spots.


British women treat abortion as the easy option, claims angry Archbishop

British public in danger of losing its 'moral focus' on abortion, says Archbishop of Canterbury.


Rice urges more pressure on Iran, wants suspension

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Tuesday it would be a big mistake to drop a demand that Iran suspend uranium enrichment and more pressure should be piled on Tehran over its nuclear program.


Global warming fears heightened by carbon dioxide increase

TONY EASTLEY: Scientists have confirmed there has been a dramatic and unexpected increase in carbon dioxide levels. It's raised fears that the ability of the earth's oceans and plants to absorb carbon dioxide may be declining.


The new flaw is unrelated to the help-file flaws discovered by a Chinese security company last week. Microsoft took the Chinese security group to task for disclosing the vulnerability without giving the company a chance to develop a fix.


Troy Nice looked out over the swollen Tippecanoe River and the houses surrounded by its spilled water. He wondered how his own home had fared as the water began its slow retreat on Wednesday.


Gay Users of Internet Play Down Concerns Over New Strain of AIDS

News of a rare and potentially more aggressive form of H.I.V. spread through gay chat rooms, Web logs, dating sites and e-mail.


A test version of Microsoft's book search engine is due to go live on 7 December.


Janus Enterprise Courts Steady Eddies      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - He focuses his research for the Janus Enterprise Fund  (NASDAQ:JAENX - News) on mid-cap companies with steadily rising revenue, earnings and return on capital. His portfolio spans consumer goods and services, health care, biotech, information technology, financial services and energy companies.


A group of children found a boy's body stuffed into a suitcase and floating in a duck pond at a suburban Sydney park, police said Thursday.


Fla. court rejects law in right-to-die case

The Florida Supreme Court today struck down the law that allowed Gov. Jeb Bush to order the reinsertion of a brain-damaged woman's feeding tube last year.


Beach brouhaha: As coastlines erode, who pays for new sand?

Should taxpayers pay to safeguard coastal residents from the ocean or should beach towns shovel the sand themselves?


Community News: Simplicity PHP Framework

Yet another PHP framework can be added to the lists already out there - Simplicity:   The Simplicity PHP Application Framework is an advanced, scalable and extensible PHP application framework to aid developers in creating high traffic, high availability Web 2.0 online applications. Integrating a solid MVC framework with some of the best Open Source projects around Simplicity aims to assist developers with any amount of experience in taking their applications to a new level.   As mentioned on the Ajaxian post about the framework, there's an Ajax admin console that lets the developer configure everything in their app including database info, creation of controllers and drop-in predefined actions.


Suicide car bomber kills 7 in Iraq's Kirkuk

KIRKUK, Iraq  - A suicide car bomber killed at least seven people on Sunday in a huge explosion that ripped through shops and set cars ablaze in the northern Iraqi oil centre of Kirkuk, police said.


U.S. sending 3,200 Marines to Afghanistan

The United States will send an additional force of about 3,200 Marines to Afghanistan this spring to help NATO troops and Afghan security forces confront rising Taliban violence, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.


Redskins safety Sean Taylor was fined four game paychecks by the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy.


PM tried to scrap health act: Copps' book

OTTAWA - Sheila Copps has dropped a political bombshell by accusing Prime Minister Paul Martin of a plan to scrap the Canada Health Act when he was finance minister in 1995.


Americani i piu' numerosi, boom anche dei visitatori cinesi


Marlon Brando is voted the most memorable film gangster of all time in a cinema poll.


David Leonhardt: Distractions and Bargains Bought in Bulk

A sizable portion of the retail economy, including bulk warehouse clubs like Costco and SamÂs Club, are built on bargains that arenÂt really bargains.


UK finds first Bluetongue disease case in cow

A laboratory has found the Bluetongue  virus in a cow in eastern England, the agriculture ministry  said on Saturday, the first case in Britain and a fresh setback  for the country's farming industry.


Nancy Page Named Zap2it National Sales Manager

CHICAGO, June 1  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zap2it, the leading online entertainment network reaching more than 3 million influential TV and movie fans each month, has named Nancy Page as National Sales Manager.


Region's Home Prices Continue To Fall; Some Pockets Thrive

The slump in home prices in the Washington region is deepening and spreading, according to data compiled for The Washington Post that shows that for the first time, every local county saw a decrease in prices for a significant period of last year.


Iraq's Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, on a visit to Britain, said Monday that terrorists are pouring into Iraq and the country to try and break the country's will, according to CNN.com. Allawi said the terrorists ...


Nine men accused of stockpiling bomb-making chemicals and plotting to avenge perceived injustices against Muslims pleaded not guilty to all charges Thursday in Australia's largest alleged terrorist conspiracy.


Traffic pollution may increase the risk of children developing asthma if they already have a genetic vulnerability.


Ha preso fuoco una nave carica di migranti clandestini


CBS Reports Quarterly Profit, Bouncing Back From a Year Ago

In the fourth quarter, CBS had net income of $335 million compared to a loss of $9.14 billion a year ago.


The Arabic-language network Al-Jazeera released a full transcript Monday of the most recent videotape from Osama bin Laden in which the head of al Qaeda said his group's goal is to force America into bankruptcy.


Indiaâs benchmark stock index dropped 4 percent in the first 10 minutes of trading and Hong Kongâs market slid 4.7 percent by midday.


Hush-Hush: Rove's Security Clearance Renewal

Should White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove be privy to the nation's most sensitive secrets? Did he break trust with President Bush and the nation when he told syndicated columnist Robert D. Novak about Valerie Plame's classified job with the CIA? Did he further erode that trust in 2003 when...


Sources: Nurses offered immunity in deaths case

Two nurses accused in the post-Katrina deaths of four patients at New Orleans' Memorial Medical Center have been offered immunity to testify before a special grand jury, sources close to the investigation tell CNN. Family members said staffers used drugs to kill patients so they could flee appalling conditions after the storm. The immunity deal could signal is the main target of the investigation is Dr. Anna Pou, a physician who was under contract with Memorial Medical Center when Katrina struck.


Technip Awarded Contract By Petrobras for the Four-Year Charter of Its Sunrise 2000 Vessel

Technip (Paris:TEC) (NYSE:TKP) (ISIN:FR0000131708) has been awarded by  Petrobras a contract worth approximately $200 million for the four-year  charter of its flexible pipe laying vessel Sunrise 2000, operating  offshore Brazil. This contract could be renewed for four years.


Nerve stimulation promising for Alzheimer's

Electrical stimulation of the  vagus nerve, which originates in the brain and then branches  widely throughout the neck, chest and abdomen, seems to help  some people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.


Outdoors: Hunters Stalk High Plains in Search of All-Terrain Prey

The buffalo may be the iconic mammal of the American West, but the mule deer may be a more apt if less imposing and sentimental choice.


As UFO hype builds, a U.S. military base in the area changes its story.


Police raided the official residence of Israeli President Moshe Katsav as part of a sexual harassment investigation, seizing computers and documents, officials said Tuesday.


The health department was warned on Thursday that prosecuting pharmacists who reverted to the former medicine pricing would entitle pharmacists to sue the state for malicious prosecution.


Business activity in the U.S. Midwest  expanded in December but at a slower rate than expected, with  hiring down after four months of growth, a report showed on  Thursday.


Sentiment and spontaneity at Wembley as the princes throw a party for Diana. The concert falls on the date that would have been the late Princess's 46th birthday and marks 10 years since her death.


China is shutting down about 200 Web  sites for carrying illegal sex-drug advertisements, state media  said on Wednesday, the latest in a string of measures to clean  up the Internet.


Business & money: Blueprint to redevelop former MG Rover car plant unveiled by local authority leaders


Movie composer John Williams earned four Grammy nominations, not five as organizers originally announced this week, a spokeswoman for the music industry's most prestigious awards said on Saturday.


The National Labor Relations Board ruled yesterday that nurses with full-time responsibility for assigning fellow hospital workers to particular tasks are supervisors under federal labor law and thus not eligible to be represented by unions.


$30m research hub for Ireland Intel is partnering with Irish universities to set up a digital health research centre that will investigate the challenges of independent living for the elderly.â¦


OAKLAND, Calif. -- Kerry Collins threw for 371 yards and matched his career high with five touchdown passes, hitting Jerry Porter for three scores and outdueling Billy Volek in Oakland's 40-35 victory yesterday


John Paul II Grieves Over Italian Train Accident

VATICAN CITY, JAN. 9, 2005 ( Zenit.org ).- John Paul II expressed his grief over the crash of two trains Friday in northern Italy that left 17 dead and scores injured.


Coastal S.C. Recovers After Tropical Storm

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - Stinging rain and howling winds lashed South Carolina when a second powerful storm hit the state in a month, though residents apparently weathered it well...


A high-speed passenger train ploughed into a car at a level crossing and derailed here on Saturday, killing six people and injuring dozens, 11 of them seriously.


Productivity Growth Slows; Jobless Claims Drop

U.S. business productivity growth  proved surprisingly sluggish at the end of 2004 and claims for  jobless aid unexpectedly dipped last week, according to  government reports that showed a good sign for employment which  could fan inflation fears.