Lawyers say Bryant's sexual history relevant

Attorneys for the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape say they should be allowed to ask the NBA star about his sexual history as part of her civil lawsuit, according to court documents prepared Thursday.


Trampled by Adrian Peterson the last time they met, Brian Urlacher and the Chicago Bears figured out how to stop Minnesota's star rookie for the better part of three quarters.


Italy expected to respond to Argentine jibe

Since Mr Kirchner took power in May last year, Argentines have grown accustomed to his highly charged speeches to provincial audiences.


Ravens crush Raiders 28-6 on 6 turnovers

The Baltimore Ravens still haven't given up a touchdown. The Oakland Raiders have now gone 120 minutes without one. Baltimore staged another stellar defensive showing Sunday at the expense of the inept Raiders, forcing six turnovers and getting a half-dozen sacks in a 28-6 rout.


Islamist rebels claim they shot down a Russian military helicopter, killing 11 people, including two generals.


Just before heading to Boston, the New York Yankees and their star sluggers were finally stopped by the Blue Jays.


Dubai On The Road With 5-Year Dollar Sukuk FRN

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Dubai has started roadshows for a dollar-denominated, five-year, floating-rate sukuk note issue, IFR Credit reported Monday.


SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister John Howard's push to forge a closer alliance with the United States and his strong rhetoric on the war on terror have only added to his negative image among Asian voters and Asia at large.


Chavez urges opposition to recognize results of referendum

CARACAS, August 22 (Itar-Tass) -- President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez has called on the opposition to recognize the results of a referendum on confidence in the president held on August 15.


The top anti-spyware products are reviewed at Adware Report. In-depth, side-by-side comparisons of popular spyware removal applications help you find the software that's right for you.


Brown honours 'courageous' Mandela ahead of statue unveiling

Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday praised former South African President Nelson Mandela as "the greatest and most courageous leader of our generation" ahead of the unveiling of a statue in his honour.


jTDS is the fastest JDBC driver for Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase. The 0.9 release is a complete rewrite from 0.8, a lot simpler and with fewer problems. It is the first major release after 3 months of work. In the meantime, jTDS has become fully compatible with JDBC 3.0 and it passes the JDBC Certification Test Suite.    Around 85 bugs were fixed and a lot of new features added:   o TDS 5.0 (Sybase 11 and 12) support  o TDS 8.0 (SQL Server 2000) support.  o Named pipes support.  o SQL Server 2005 support.  o Blob and Clob memory control.  o Control over preparing statement calls with the prepareSql property.  o Localized error messages support.  o Automatic protocol detection for all versions except 4.2.  You can find the latest release here:  https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=33291&package_id=25350


Heavy snow and storms caused chaos on Britain's seas and roads Friday, with a ship's captain being airlifted from his battered vessel with serious injuries, Irish coastguard officials said.


Memo From Frankfurt: Germany Relives 1970s Terror as 2 Seek Release From Jail

Two members of a terrorist gang known for an anarchic season of kidnappings and killings are petitioning to be released from prison early.


Israel agreed on Sunday to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's new government, a move Hamas dismissed as "bribery" to fuel tensions with Islamists controlling Gaza.


U.S.-Russia relations tense on eve of G8 summit

Russia took a fresh swipe at the United States on Tuesday over its missile shield plans, raising tensions on the eve of a big power summit that could also expose divisions on climate change and aid for Africa.


Greg Maddux was more interested in discussing the upcoming NBA draft and the great golf courses in San Francisco than his own success. "When's the draft?" Maddux asked after another strong outing.


As Walt Disney Co. directors meet today to start grappling with the process of replacing Chief Executive Michael Eisner, one man who has not roamed the halls in eight years is casting his shadow over the discussions.


The Air Force scrubbed its planned launch of a new Delta 4 rocket on Saturday afternoon when engineers were unable to fix a computer system designed to fire the engines.


New Delhi, Sept. 5. (UNI): The Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan today began their two-day thorny negotiations on Kashmir and other outstanding issues with both sides firmly committing themselves to carrying forward the composite dialogue process.


SEC Charges Mexico's TV Azteca with Fraud

U.S. regulators charged Mexico's  No. 2 broadcaster TV Azteca and its chairman Ricardo Salinas  with fraud on Tuesday, accusing the controversial businessman  of pocketing $109 million in a debt scam.


Influential Republican Senator John McCain announced Wednesday he will run for the White House in the 2008 race.


Arctic Thaw May Open Ship Lanes, But Risks High

A faster-than-expected thaw of the Arctic is likely to open legendary short-cut routes between the Pacific and the Atlantic but experts say


Miller Brewing Co. has apologized for failing to include black artists on its series of cans commemorating the 50th anniversary of rock 'n' roll.


Capitals appoint Boudreau as coach on permanent basis

The Washington Capitals have appointed Bruce Boudreau as coach on a permanent basis, the team said on Wednesday.


U.S. Pressure Risks Turmoil Across Sudan -Lawmakers

U.S. pressure on Sudan's Islamist  rulers over Darfur will stir fresh separatist turmoil elsewhere  in the vast country and could torpedo peace efforts in the  south, a Sudanese parliamentary delegation said on Thursday.


A senior Vatican official on Saturday lamented the plight of Christians in the Middle East who are suffering because of wars, other violence and uncertainty over the future.


UK Terror Plots Tied To Al Qaeda In Iraq

"The event is best viewed as A.Q.I.-related, rather than A.Q.I.-directed."  ' Investigators examining the bungled terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow six months ago believe the plotters had a link to Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia, which would make the attacks the first that the group has ... via Sweetness & Light


San Diego Chargers quarterback began the night with three straight completions. Unfortunately, after seven more attempts, he still had only three, plus two interceptions vs. Seattle on Friday.


Ignore international law at your own peril

Wise indeed was the statement Friday by French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier that, "We have always considered that it's international law that constitutes the framework for any action, notably against terrorism or for stability in the world.


Catania, 16:36 - CALCIO, CATANIA; MARINO: PERIODO IN CUI NON CI GIRA BENE

Seduta di rifinitura mattutina sotto la pioggia per il Catania, impegnato domani a Torino. Marino ha...


Man Utd will sign Henrik Larsson on loan from Swedish club Helsingborg in January.


If Chechen separatists carrying on a 150-year-old battle against Russia hoped to gain anything by their maniacal siege of a Russian middle school last Wednesday, they were wrong.


Free Tibet movement steps up pressure ahead of Beijing Olympics

ELEANOR HALL: To China now, and authorities in Beijing have released an Australian man arrested for unfurling a banner that read "No Olympics In China Until Tibet Is Free".


A gunman killed five people in a Salt Lake City shopping mall on Monday evening, before he was fatally shot, police said.


Pakistan parliament backs Musharraf in uniform

Pakistan's pro-military government on Friday tabled a bill in parliament to allow President Pervez Musharraf to stay on as army chief despite his pledge to give up the job by the end of the year.


Acupuncture Helps Ease Post-Surgical Ills -Study

Acupuncture, already shown to help ease the nausea patients often suffer after having surgery, may actually work better than drugs, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.


The BBC's Mike Baker asks what exactly specialist school are and how they can raise overall standards.


Hey, we have famous pals, let's make a movie

If I were going to be in one movie, I would want to be in Ocean's Twelve. In Ocean's Twelve, you get to work in fabulous European locations trading witty banter with famous friends while sipping


Experts Predict Steep Ransom In Munch Art Theft

Art experts think two priceless paintings stolen from a Norway museum might be returned...only if a hefty ransom is paid. They say the ransom on Edvard Munch's "The Scream" and "Madonna" could be as high as a hundred million dollars.


HONG KONG A global pandemic of avian influenza is "very, very likely" and could kill tens of millions of people around the world, a top World Health Organization official said Monday.


Indonesian plane's main exit didn't open: official

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia  - The main front left exit of an Indonesian plane that crashed this week failed to open after landing, preventing some of the passengers from escaping, a leading crash investigator said on Friday.


Michael Schumacher returned to top spot in today's first practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Ferrari driver suffered a rare defeat two weeks ago in Belgium, although second place was enough to clinch a seventh world championship.


Legge su licenziamenti e tempi certi prima dell'estate


1,000 Protesters Oppose Mubarak in Cairo

About 1,000 people gathered downtown Sunday, many with their mouths covered by yellow stickers reading "Enough," to protest the possibility that President Hosni Mubarak might run for a fifth term or that his son, Gamal, might succeed him.


A Grey's Anatomy dopo essere stato scartato da Dr. House


Killers set to strike at muddy Glastonbury

American rockers The Killers headline the second day Saturday of Britain's Glastonbury Festival, where the mud and rain are failing to dampen the spirits.


Gift a goat to help lift more families out of poverty forever.


Former Charlton star Scott Parker is on the verge of completing a return to London with West Ham, sources close to the Newcastle midfielder said Thursday.


Shares in Australian insurer AXA Asia Pacific Holdings plummeted more than 10 percent Monday after a proposed buyout by its French-based major shareholder was scrapped.


Calcio, anticipi serie B: vincono Catanzaro e Vicenza

Successi di Catanzaro e Vicenza nei due anticipi della nona giornata del campionato di serie B. I calabresi hanno superato il Modena 2-1 (1-0) grazie alle reti di Morello (43Â° pt) e Carbone (5Â° st). Di Asamoah


Trade group president blasts hedge funds' role in scandal

BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Mutual-fund companies will feel the impact of the improper trading scandal for years, the president of the industry's trade group cautioned.


Il corpo di Antonella Russo Ã¨ stato ritrovato in macchina, vicino ad una conceriaLa ragazza era uscita poco prima delle sei con la vettura della madre                                          Solofra, uccisa a ventidue anni Freddata in auto con quattro colpi di pistola


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Bill Maher can add "security guard" to his job description alongside comedian and political commentator.


By Sheryl JeanLynnea Snodgrass held something rarely seen in her hand this week: a paper airline ticket. "This was a little hard to read," she said, holding up a rectangular piece of paper covered in tiny print and airline codes as she arrived at the Twin Cities airport.


Elephants in zoos are living as long as those in the wild, but their population in captivity is dwindling because it is so difficult to breed them, according to studies released Friday.


Pontiac wanted to draw attention to its brand-new sport sedan, and Oprah Winfrey wanted to celebrate the start of her 19th season.


L'intervento del sindaco di Roma alla Festa dell'UnitÃ : "Nessunotiri fuori il problema dell'identitÃ : parlare al popolo delle primarie"                                          Veltroni rilancia l'alleanza "Il partito democratico vale il 40%"                                                                                dal nostro inviato ALESSANDRA LONGO


Armani, Burberry bring cool nostalgia to Milan

Retro chic ruled at Milan fashion week on  Monday as Giorgio Armani conjured up the serene elegance of a  bygone era and Dolce e Gabbana's D&G label picked up screaming  colors and clinging hotpants from the 1980s.


Nothing draws celebrities like cocktails, fellow A-listers and a good cause.


It's a benefit to the investors (and, by the way, to the companies seeking venture capital) to have VC Fund performance out in the open (''State discloses venture results," Aug. 25).


Want to cross the road? Don't ask Google Maps

30-second walk becomes 10.4km epic road trip Here's the scenario: you're in Oz's fine city of Sydney and you need to get from the Shelbourne Hotel at 200 Sussex Street to Google's headquarters across the road at 201 Sussex Street. Naturally, this being a potentially complex manoevre, it's probably best to consult Google Maps Australia to get the best possible route.â¦


Stem cells help mice with muscular dystrophy: study

A therapy using embryonic stem cells  helped restore muscle function in mice with Duchenne muscular  dystrophy, the most common form of muscular dystrophy in  children, U.S. researchers said on Sunday.


Dell today launched its brand new range of consumer laptops--Inspiron portables come in two widescreen flavors--15.4in and 17in--and eight colors.


Lycos Shuts Down Controversial Screensaver

Lycos Europe has shut down its screensaver, makelovenotspam, which delighted many Internet users with the opportunity to flood spammers' Web sites with junk e-mail.


Iraqi PM: Parliament should cancel break

Iraq's prime minister urged parliament on Saturday to cancel or shorten its summer vacation to pass laws Washington considers crucial to Iraq's stability and the debate on how long U.S. forces should remain.


India plans to initiate an assessment of the damage caused by the tsunami to the pristine coral reefs of the Andaman and Nicobar islands.


Woman dies, hospital `can't apologize enough' for error

A woman who underwent surgery for a brain aneurysm was mistakenly injected with a highly toxic antiseptic solution and died, hospital officials have admitted.


Il numero di malati e' stabile negli ultimi anni


At least 36 Egyptian security personnel have been hospitalized, including some in critical condition, due to incidents with Palestinians on the breached border with Gaza, Egypt's foreign minister said Saturday.


Winehouse Gets Visa After All, but Wonât Come

A change of heart by the State Department wasnât in time for Amy Winehouse, the British singer, to make the trip to Sundayâs Grammy Awards.


Forget airbags, silicone breasts will do

A woman in the northern Bulgarian town of Ruse has survived a car crash thanks to her silicone breasts which acted as an airbag, a newspaper has reported.


Lisbona, 22:45 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: SPORTING LISBONA-DINAMO KIEV 3-0

Lo Sporting Lisbona ha battuto la Dinamo Kiev 3-0 (1-0) nell'ultima partita della fase a gironi dell...


Laura Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger add feminine touch and inclusive appeal to Bush persona.


Al-Sadr, al-Sistani near Najaf agreement

A spokesman for leading Shia authority Ayat Allah Ali al-Sistani tells reporters outside the ailing cleric's Najaf home that a peaceful resolution to the standoff that has marred the city is within reach.


French Spiderman climbs World's tallest building (updated PM 11:33 ...

Daredevil climber Alain Robert, known as the French Spiderman, defied stiff winds and rain to climb the world's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, in the Taiwan capital yesterday.


U.S. Furious at Proposal That Hamm Return His Gold

U.S. Olympic chiefs reacted furiously  Friday to a suggestion gold medallist Paul Hamm should give his  medal to a South Korean rival under a plan floated by world  gymnastics officials.


Beach Board Delays Hearing on Indigo Dunes Plan

By Deirdre Fernandes, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Feb. 20--VIRGINIA BEACH -- Frustrated members of the city Wetlands Board agreed Monday to hold off discussion on a large housing project off Shore Drive until May.


Microsoft Unveils its New Search Engine - At Last

After months of speculation and two 'preview' releases, Microsoft has taken the wraps off of its new MSN search engine, the first major competitor to join the big leagues of web search in nearly a year.


Bobcats' Okafor Speaks at Movie Screening

Emeka Okafor didn't have the talent as a prep player to make it very far in basketball. Books, he said, opened the door to the NBA.


"Ci sono cinquemila esuberi" I lavoratori sul piede di guerra

MILANO, 7 SETTEMBRE 2004 - Giornata impegnativa per l'Alitalia. Dopo aver aperto in perdita (-2,38%), il titolo azionario della compagnia di bandiera si riprende e sale dell'1,7%. A poche ore dall'incontro


A site for searching, compiling and downloading music called BlogMusik acts like a publicly available online iPod for anyone to use. And it's only the beginning of a movement that could become the "Napster" of Web 2.0.  In Listening Post.


ADOBE Systems, maker of the world-renowned Photoshop picture-editing software, has announced two new products for digital video and still-photography hobbyists.


Jamaican police to say cricket coach Woolmer was not murdered - report

Jamaican police are set to announce that Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was not murdered, but died of natural causes, a British newspaper said Saturday, citing a source close to the inquiry.


Red Cross Condemns Abuses Shown by All Sides Fighting in Iraq

The International Committee of the Red Cross accused all sides fighting in Iraq of ``utter contempt for humanity'' and urged them to let aid workers come to the help of people caught up in the violence.


Putin's anti-terror plan would increase Russian chief's power

President Vladimir Putin outlined plans Monday to "radically" change the Russian political system in a way that would increase his own power, portraying the moves as


US forces backed by Iraqi troops surged into the heart of Fallujah on Tuesday, taking a grip on Iraq's most rebellious city after a day of intense street-to-street combat.


For the Rangers, how sweep it is. The Rangers overcame a vicious hit on Ryan Hollweg by the Islanders' Chris Simon to sweep a home-and-home series with a 2-1 win over their rivals on Thursday night.


Sony, Nvidia make PlayStation collaboration official

TOKYO - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) and Nvidia Corp. revealed that they have been collaborating for about two years to develop the graphics engine for SCEI's next-generation game machine powered


The 2008 Dakar Rally is cancelled following the murder of four French tourists in Mauritania.


A UK woman left infertile is making a final court appeal to be allowed to use embryos fertilised by an ex-partner.


ETA blamed for series of blasts across Spain

Just days after a series of small explosions tore through gas stations around Madrid, it appears a Basque separatist group has carried through on its threat to set off bombs across Spain.


Improved Numbers Shelter CBS From the Fallout

The CBS news division still anticipates serious fallout. Still, it is hard to wipe the grins off the faces of CBS's top executives.


ÂThe ScreamÂ and ÂMadonna,Â which were stolen from a museum two years ago, were recovered in Norway today.


Tubby Smith won his 200th game as Kentucky's basketball coach and the eighth-ranked Wildcats routed Campbell 82-50 on Wednesday night.


McGrath and Langer shine in drawn India tour opener

Glenn McGrath scalped four wickets and Justin Langer hit a century here to lead Australia's preparations for next week's Test series against India.


Time Warner in Talks on Sprint Phone Deal

Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in talks to offer cell-phone service over Sprint Corp.'s (FON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) network on a trial basis


"American Idol" still rising in TV ratings

"American Idol" piled up more gargantuan ratings in its third week and helped make the Fox network medical drama "House" the most-watched scripted broadcast on U.S. television this season.


Immigrazione. Maroni: nessun'altra sanatoria, ora pensiamo ai ...

Il ministro del Welfare Roberto Maroni, a margine un convegno a Montecchio Maggiore, torna sul tema spinoso dell'immigrazione, che nelle ultime ore ha diviso la maggioranza e spiega cosÃ¬ il 'no' ad una nuova sanatoria: "Abbiamo giÃ  stabilito delle quote


Nutrirsi di insetti, in alcune parti del mondo, Ã¨ il solo modo per non morire di fame. Gli insetti commestibili, come i bruchi e le larve, sono infatti fonti importanti di proteine e dovrebbero essere considerati


Merrill Lynch Sells Stake to Singapore Firm

Merrill Lynch agreed on Monday to sell $5 billion of new stock to an investor from Singapore and a smaller stake to a domestic firm.


Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey are putting a strain on the term "newlyweds."


Federated Department Stores Posts Profit

Federated Department Stores Inc.  FD.N, parent of Macy's and Bloomingdale's, posted  higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday, as the  company rebounded from the Florida hurricanes.


Presidential hopeful Segolene Royal launches a manifesto imbued with Socialist values.


At least 14 people killed, 200 injured in Bangladesh's bomb blasts

At least 14 people were killed and over 200 injured, as a series of bombs and grenades exploded through a rally here organized by the main opposition the Awami League Saturday


Laptop Heat May Cool Fertility, Study Finds

Dr. Yefim R. Sheynkin said it is not known whether the effects of laptop exposure would cause permanent damage, but the study recommended that men take the laptops off their laps to avoid the potential for "irreversible changes.


Hargreaves and Lampard out of Russia game

England midfielder Owen Hargreaves and Frank Lampard have pulled out of Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia at Wembley because of injury.


EUROPE's biggest chipmaker, Infineon, rocked the technology world today as profits fell e100m (Â£70m) short of analysts' expectations.


Roma, 13:58 - BASKET, ITALIA HALL OF FAME 2007: ECCO I CANDIDATI

Si riunirà  domani a Bologna, presso il Royal Carlton Hotel,  la Commissione degli Onori del ...


His wiry 6-foot-6 frame is better suited for basketball, except when it comes to reaching for a high pass in the end zone.


Stocks & Bonds: Fed Report Stirs Unease, Sending Dow Down 280

Stocks plunged as investors grew more uneasy about the economy and about whether the Federal Reserve will take steps to prevent credit market problems from spreading.


Herb Pope, the New Mexico State freshman forward who has dealt with eligibility troubles since the fall, has been cleared to play by the N.C.A.A.


London stood still today as tens of thousands of people flooded into the West End to honour Britain's Olympic heroes. As the victory parade was waved off


Chris Patten, chancellor of Oxford University, says setting student intake targets means "social engineering".


Ahman Green ran for a 6-yard touchdown late in the second quarter to give the Green Bay Packers a halftime lead over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night.


As Strike Persists, Late-Night Hosts to Be Guests

In an unusual act of unity, Jay Leno of NBC and Jimmy Kimmel of ABC will be on each otherâs shows Thursday.


Microsoft Redoes Windows Following European Ruling (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - In a setback that could change the way it does business, Microsoft lost a court appeal Wednesday against sanctions imposed by European Union regulators.


Georgia bolted to a 12-0 lead en route to an easy 78-57 win over Arkansas on Thursday night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.


US President George W. Bush said he had signed into law a bill requiring the State Department to monitor global anti-Semitism and rate countries annually on their treatment of Jews.


Vic De Zen ousted as Royal Group chairman; CEO Dunsmuir and CFO ...

TORONTO (CP) - Royal Group Technologies Ltd. has removed chairman Vic De Zen and fired its chief executive officer and chief financial officer for cause.


AKRON, Ohio - President Bush and John Kerry battled over the economy and jobs in a small corner of the campaign's most fiercely contested state Saturday as polls showed a post-convention surge for the Republican in the White House.    Late Saturday, Teresa Heinz Kerry, the wife of the Democratic presidential candidate, was taken to a hospital in Mason City, Iowa, after complaining of an upset stomach, a spokeswoman said...


ET shouldn't phone home: the message would never get there. He should post a letter instead, say computer experts. They report in Nature magazine that radio messages would literally be a waste of energy.


This year isn't looking quite as sweet for Amazon.com shareholders as 2007. Despite a possible recession in the U.S. economy, the Web retailer said it expects sales to rise briskly again in 2008. But the gains won't translate as readily to bottom-line growth.


Wal-Mart says to cut supplier packaging by 5 pct

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., fresh from   cutting the prices on generic prescription drugs, is taking on   the packaging industry.


It may have been beyond expectation for Berti Vogts to include an outright apology within yesterday's resignation statement, but the failure to accept any blame brought a suitably unsatisfactory end to his reign.


Kroger is a formidable competitor in the supermarket industry, but other players stack up higher.


Unidentified gunmen kill a prominent Sunni Muslim cleric and his colleague in Pakistan's city of Karachi.


MP3 players -- technically, digital-music players, although almost all of them are used mainly to play songs saved in the popular MP3 format -- come in three sizes: tiny, big and really big.


The ornate craftsmanship of carousel animals is on display at an exhibition in New York.


Monitor Breakfast: Democracy Corps cofounders discuss a recent opinion poll.


WASHINGTON - Medical milestone or privacy invasion? A tiny computer chip approved Wednesday for implantation in a patient's arm can speed vital information about a patient's medical history to doctors and hospitals. But critics warn that it could open new ways to imperil the confidentiality of medical records...


Lampedusa, il centro scoppia Oltre 800 i clandestini

LAMPEDUSA - Situazione ben oltre i limiti di guardia a Lampedusa. Sono oltre 800 i clandestini che si trovano in questo ore nel centro di prima accoglienza. Un numero ben superiore alle 190 persone che la struttura potrebbe ospitare.


WITH THE WORLD'S attention focused on Athens and Najaf, Israel's Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is bent on expanding settlements in the West Bank by more than 1,000 new apartments and has plans for 1,000 more.


Anti-abortion groups are urging President Bush to withdraw his nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration, angry that the agency may allow nonprescription sales of the morning-after pill.


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Britney Spears pens personal Web message

Britney Spears says she "hit rock bottom," in a message posted on her Web site about the end of her marriage and her time in rehab.


Senate to try to force vote on Bush's FDA pick

The Senate will consider the  nomination of Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach to run the Food and  Drug Administration on Thursday as supporters try to overcome  objections from three Republicans.


A strong earthquake with a magnitude of  6.8 jolted Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday, but  officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or  injuries and no tsunami warning was issued.


Strength training may slow knee arthritis

NEW YORK  - Strengthening exercises for the legs may help slow the progression of knee arthritis over the long haul, a study shows.


Keanu Reeves, who is best known from The Matrix series, Speed and A Walk in the Clouds was given a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday.  His star happens to be located near where some scenes from Speed were filmed.  This was ...


A millionaire soccer boss from Argentina's center-right opposition was elected mayor of Buenos Aires in a run-off vote on Sunday, defeating a candidate backed by President Nestor Kirchner.


Al Qaeda Ally Declares All-Out War on Iraqi Election

Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi  declared all-out war on Iraq's landmark elections on Sunday in  a warning intended to scare away voters a week before they go  to the polls amid a raging insurgency.


Study raises questions on aging surgeons

Most of Dr. Marshall Goldin's medical school classmates have retired or died, but at age 67, the heart surgeon believes he still has good working years ahead.


Avian flu found in nine wild bird species in Thailand? (updated PM ...

A deadly strain of bird flu has been found in nine species of wild birds in Thailand, an official said Tuesday. The discovery comes amid worries that the H5N1 virus could mutate to a form that could spread


You gotta hand it to Home Depot (NYSE: HD). Big as the company is, it doesn't waste time in reacting when it sees either an opportunity or a threat to its business.


Spain's defence minister visits Spanish troops in Lebanon after six died in an attack on UN peacekeepers.


The Sputtering Yankees Look for a Jump Start

One bad Kevin Brown breaking ball, which Bengie Molina blasted for a three-run homer in the fifth inning, did in the Yankees on Sunday.


FBI Suspects Israel Has Spy in Pentagon -- CBS News

The FBI believes there is an Israeli  spy at the very highest level of the Pentagon, CBS News  reported on Friday. The Israeli embassy immediately denied the  report.


Ex-Prosecutor Says He Didn't Think Charges  Would Affect Election

A former interim U.S. attorney appointed by Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales defended his decision to bring a controversial indictment before last year's elections, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee that he had no idea Missouri Republicans would use the case as part of their campaign...


An American media corporation apologises for sparking a security alert in Boston with a marketing campaign.


Milano, 20:22 - CALCIO, PALLONE D'ORO; GIORDANO: CANNAVARO UN LEADER

L'allenatore del Messina Bruno Giordano ha commentato cosÃ¬ l'assegnazione del Pallone d'Oro a Fabio ...


The latest Tom Clancy based military title from French publisher Ubisoft has been rejected by South Korea's Media Rating Board, forcing the company to drop its plans to launch the game in the region.


A warlord in eastern Congo is recruiting child soldiers in violation of international law, U.N. and government officials said Wednesday.


Harley-Davidson Inc. on Thursday said Jeffrey L. Bleustein will retire from his position as chief executive on April 30 after 30 years at the company.


Chinese oil giant CNOOC is planning a $13bn bid for the Asian operations of US firm Unocal, reports say.


Kate Winslet is nominated for two best actress Baftas as the shortlist for the UK's top film awards is announced.


Troops link house to network of al-Zarqawi

US soldiers discovered a house Thursday in southern Fallujah that US military officials say had been a command center for the network of Jordanian-born guerrilla leader


AIG says potential derivatives loss not material

American International Group Inc  , the world's largest insurer, on Tuesday said potential  losses on a derivatives portfolio were not expected to be  material to the company.


Dato Unioncamere rileva crescita minima degli ultimi 8 anni


Those first to arrive at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 five years ago found only a smoking crater, singed trees and an eerie silence.


Kenya's opposition claimed victory on Saturday in the presidential election but fears of rigging after counting delays ignited ethnic violence across the east African nation.


NEW YORK - Chipmaker Intel today threw more weight behind the developing wireless broadband data standard known as WiMax by taking a stake in Clearwire, a wireless startup led by billionaire Craig McCaw 240699.


A.J. Brooks did all the right things and, after he set a Boston College freshman rushing record with 160 yards on 23 carries, with two touchdowns, in yesterday's 29-7 victory over the University of Massachusetts, he said all the right things, too.


As movie characters, zombies are boring by definition: All they can do is shuffle, moan, catch up with much faster people and chew on their arms.


MIAMI, Aug. 29 -- Once a threatening hurricane but downgraded to tropical storm, Ernesto nonetheless drenched Miami in heavy rain and closed schools and airports Tuesday.


Scientists will use advanced technology never before deployed beneath the sea as they try to discover new creatures, behaviors and phenomena in a 10-day expedition to the Gulf of Mexico's deepest reaches.


The bodies of four women were found Monday in a ditch behind a motel, not far from the Atlantic City Visitors Welcome Center, authorities said.


Who knew, but the kids are apparently clamoring for the K-Fed.


Now that Windows Vista has been unleashed onto an expecting public, a number of minor issues have cropped up in the new operating system. Microsoft has already posted a handful of hotfixes for those running into issues, although they aren't critical enough to be published on Microsoft Update.


Sviluppa sistemi alimentazione alternativi a Gpl e metano


ID theft forecast: gloomy today, worse tomorrow

The fight against identity theft in the U.S. isn't going so well, according to new research released by Gartner Inc. And it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon.


President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill confirming Russia's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, giving the final stamp of approval that would bring the global climate pact into force early next year, the Kremlin said Friday.


Possible Leak to Lobbyists Gets Attention of the SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission has looked into whether lobbyists provided hedge funds with potentially market-moving information about a pending congressional speech.


After hits record, Suzuki gives and receives souvenirs

One day after breaking the record for hits in a season, Ichiro Suzuki received a few congratulatory souvenirs Saturday from representatives of the Baseball Hall of Fame.


Prosecutors File Rape Charges Vs. Doctor

A former gynecologist accused of sexual abuse by dozens of women he treated in suburban clinics was charged Wednesday with rape and insurance fraud. Charles Momah, 48, faces a maximum 23 years in prison if convicted of seven felony counts against him. He surrendered to police in suburban Federal Way and was to be arraigned Thursday.


As the news about Pedro Martinez's imminent departure from the Boston Red Sox continued to circulate, another significant issue regarding the team's pitching staff developed.


Death toll of central China coal mine blast climbs to 62

The death toll of the Daping coal mine gas blast climbed to 62, as rescuers found two more bodies there Thursday night. The blast occurred 10:10 pm Wednesday when 446 miners


A senior UK official is sent to Iraq to investigate why a plane came down with the probable loss of 10 lives.


British badminton star Nathan Robertson has set his sights on Olympic gold in Beijing following his silver medal with Gail Emms at the Athens Games.


At homeland defense: black belt with street smarts

Bernard Kerik is the only cabinet secretary-designate whose life story has already been optioned by a major movie studio. The


Corruption, rural issues, poverty top China agenda

Corruption, rural issues and the rich-poor divide topped the list of priorities for some delegates to the opening session of China's annual meeting of parliament on Monday.


Welsh midfielder Carl Robinson signs multi-year deal with Toronto FC

He has also had stints with Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth, Wolves, Walsall, Sheffield United and Rotherham.He made 48 appearances for Norwich, scoring twice.Comment


Soltanto 6 mesi fa era morta la sorella, modella, di 16 anni


Devon sets 2 for 1 stock split, to buyback shares

Devon Energy Corp. (DVN.A: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it set a two-for-one stock split and would buy back up to 10 percent of its shares, as the company's cash levels


3rd career win all but clinches Cup contention

FONTANA, CALIF. - Elliott Sadler raced to his second victory of the season Sunday night at California Speedway and all but wrapped up a spot in NASCAR's new championship playoff.


European stocks gain on oil price falls, Intel news

European stock markets looked set to end the week on an upbeat note as recent falls in oil prices and positive news from US technology giant Intel lifted sentiment.


Child in medical dispute to stay with dad

An ailing 9-month-old boy whose mother sneaked him out of a hospital to prevent doctors from performing court-ordered surgery may live with his father until permanent custody is decided, a judge ruled Thursday.


Gordon Brown praises Bank of England Governor Mervyn King's handling of the Northern Rock crisis.


'Mallika was somebody I was acting with'

Rahul Bose talks about Pyaar Ke Side Effects, his past and his future.


A British postman turned midwife while out on his daily rounds, helping to deliver a baby girl as he was about to hand over the mail to a heavily pregnant woman.


Blair defied police assassination warning to attend royal ceremony

Prime Minister Tony Blair defied a warning from the country's most senior police officer of an assassination attempt, to take part in the Queen's 2002 Golden Jubilee celebrations, a newspaper reported on Monday.


Japanese stocks inched up Thursday, led by shipbuilding and trading company shares, reversing an early decline.


U.S. officials in Iraq will use lessons from last year's bombing of a revered Shiite shrine in Iraq to try to contain a new wave of violence now that the mosque has been attacked again, the White House said Wednesday.


Source of Powell's Iran intelligence under scrutiny

The source of intelligence used this week by US Secretary of State Colin Powell to suggest Iran is working on a nuclear weapons program may not be reliable, knowledgeable sources told CNN Friday.


Bush Mocks Kerry's Leadership Credentials

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - President Bush mocked John Kerry's fitness to be commander in chief Wednesday, saying the way to bring U.S...


Sadly, the days of showing your love for someone with a mixtape are all but gone. However, device manufacturers look to be gearing up for similar Valentine's day gifting by offering appropriately-colored portable media players.


The UN again rejects a membership bid from Taiwan as the general assembly begins in New York.


In keeping with his steady, everyman manner, Tom Brokaw signed off from his final broadcast as anchor of the "NBC Nightly News" program simply and modestly.


A fast-growing wildfire whipped up by 50-mph winds consumed about 100 acres early Sunday amid dry conditions in northeast Los Angeles County, authorities said.


Mad motorist? Mad, as in angry... A letter bomb has exploded at the DVLA headquarters in Swansea.â¦


Kennedy Vows to Ban Junk Food From Schools

Education Minister Gerard Kennedy says "dozens" of Ontario's 72 school boards have yet to get rid of junk food from elementary schools.


BRONX, New York (Ticker) - The New York Yankees on Friday declined their 2005 club option worth $8 million on righthander Jon Lieber.


'Batman' Protester Scales Royal Residence

A protester dressed as Batman scaled up the front wall of Buckingham Palace on Monday afternoon, reaching a ledge near the balcony where the royal family appears on ceremonial occasions, campaigners and witnesses said.


U.S. stocks rose on Friday after robust results from software maker Oracle Corp  brightened the outlook for technology and helped the Dow and S&P 500 post their best weekly performance since March.


BNP leader held over anti-Islam comments

Police have arrested the leader of the far-right British National Party after he was secretly filmed calling Islam "a wicked, vicious faith".


Showdown over encryption password in child porn case

First of its kind ... but not the last A bid by the US government to force a child porn suspect to surrender his encryption password has sparked fierce debate about whether the move violates constitutional protections against self-incrimination.â¦


The Football Association are set to wait until after the conclusion of any disciplinary action against Arsene Wenger before trying to broker a peace summit between Arsenal and Manchester United.


Swift Boat Accounts Incomplete And Flawed

When John F. Kerry rescued James Rassmann from the Bay Hap River in the jungles of Vietnam in March 1969, neither man could possibly have imagined that the episode would become a much-disputed


Alitalia and pilots agree on new contracts

MILAN Alitalia took a big step Tuesday toward resolving labor disputes that have threatened to push the Italian airline into bankruptcy, agreeing to new contracts with 2,300 pilots.


125,000 Without Power As Storm Slams S.C.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - Tropical Storm Gaston sloshed ashore in South Carolina Sunday with near hurricane-force winds, spinning sheets of rain that flooded roads as the storm knocked out power to thousands of people...


State of the Art: Often-Asked iPhone Questions

Just how much of a phone, an iPod and an Internet machine is this thing?


Bernanke: Ready to act if turmoil hits economy

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming  - The Federal Reserve is set to act as needed to limit impacts of financial turmoil on the economy but will not bail out investors who made poor decisions, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday.


Period oil drama There Will Be Blood is named movie of the year by the US National Society of Film Critics.


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French Socialists Vote for EU Constitution

France's Socialist Party voted in favor of the European Union's new constitution, party leaders said Thursday, boosting the chances of success for a national referendum and drawing jubilant praise from pro-EU forces across the continent.


Campaigners call for "noise maps" to deal with noise pollution from roads, railways and flight paths.


SBC Communications Inc.  plans to launch television over the Internet with new compression technology, turning the table on cable companies encroaching on its phone business, the company's chief operating officer said on Thursday.


Taiwan's Chen Resigns as Chairman of Ruling Party

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian resigned as chairman of the island's ruling party after it failed to gain a majority in legislative elections over the weekend.


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Ancora una strage di poliziotti Alleanza Zarqawi-Bin Laden

Baghdad, 17 ottobre 2004 - Il gruppo di Abu Mussab al Zarqawi, Tawhid wa al Jihad (monoteismo e guerra santa), si Ã¨ impegnato a un'alleanza con Osama bin Laden. L'annuncio Ã¨ circolato su siti internet islamisti.


Controllati casa e ufficio di Carlo Mion per fuga notizie


New Warning: Could More Prescription Drugs be Dangerous

(New York-WABC, November 19, 2004) - There was stunning testimony in Congress Thursday: A government official warned about what he considers dangerous drugs on the market.


At a time when much of our public discussion is riddled with disagreement, there is an emerging bipartisan consensus in one vitally important area: that the challenges facing


New Year's London Underground Strike Averted

Workers on London's underground railway on Friday averted New Year's Eve travel chaos by calling off a planned strike after reaching a deal with managers over hours, pay and conditions, a union spokesman said.


Iraq Rebels Hit Back Amid Falluja Battles

U.S. troops fought to crush resistance in the Iraqi city of Falluja on Thursday, but rebels hit back with an armed rampage in Mosul and a car bomb that killed 17 people in a crowded Baghdad street.


Uncomfortable Scrutiny for Two Friendsâ Pitching Partnership

The seats in Washington could be painfully uncomfortable for Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, two friends who had sharply contrasting reactions to the Mitchell report.


Germans Use Nokia Phones In Wireless Ticket Trial

The world's top mobile phone maker Nokia said on Tuesday its phones would be used in a project to test wireless public transport fares in Hanau, near Frankfurt in Germany, beginning early next year.


CBS fined $5,50,000 for Janet's 'nipplegate'

The US government's media watchdog on Wednesday slapped CBS television with a $5,50,000 fine for broadcasting pop star Janet Jackson's breast to millions of people during the Super Bowl American football championship.


Airline Workers See Their Security Quickly Vanish

Employees at US Airways, Delta and United are facing the stark realization that the security they hoped their jobs would provide is being taken away.


Justin Timberlake postpones 2 tour dates

Justin Timberlake has been ordered to rest his voice. Timberlake's strained voice is the result of his performance Sunday at MTV's Video Music Awards in Las Vegas and months of touring, Jive Records said in a statement Tuesday.


About 100,000 civilians have died in Iraq as a direct or indirect consequence of the March 2003 US-led invasion, according to a new study by a research team at the Bloomberg


Building on the success of the two wheeled geologists that arrived at Mars in January, 2004, NASA has begun planning a new rover mission to the red planet - the Mars Science Laboratory.


Amazon to Buy Audiobook Seller for $300 Million

Amazon.com, which has been rapidly adding digital downloads to its vast Web store, will bolster those offerings with Audible, the largest online seller of audiobooks.


A Moscow court jails three men for life for attacks on the city's underground in 2004 which killed 49 people.


Shuttle Mission Extended for Repair of Thermal Blanket

HOUSTON, June 11 -- Astronauts will try to fix a thermal blanket that peeled back during the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis, extending the spacecraft's mission from 11 to 13 days, NASA managers said Monday.


Britain is relaxing restrictions on carry-on baggage Friday, allowing musical instruments and larger bags to be taken aboard aircraft, the government said.


The Rockies Waste No Time Taking Action on Neagle

While the Yankees tear out their hair trying to decide what to do about Jason Giambi, the Rockies fired Denny Neagle, who was arrested for soliciting a woman for prostitution.


Gemstar-TV Guide thinks outside of the television box by putting itself on the block.


Inflation, rate worries drag stocks down

Stocks fell on Wednesday after Europe's central bank lifted interest rates and U.S. data showed higher-than-expected labor costs, fueling concern that inflation and rising rates will hurt corporate profits.


US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says the US may "pause" pulling troops out of Iraq.


N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Finally Solve Coyotes

Bill Guerin snapped a scoreless tie in the second period and added a goal in the third to lift the host Islanders to victory in a matchup of the N.H.Lâs lowest-scoring teams.


Two black South Carolina ministers listed by Barack Obama's campaign as endorsing his White House bid say they did no such thing, and at least two others affirmed their support only after being contacted by campaign workers when questions were raised about their endorsements.


Arsenal today told the Football Association they do not need to arrange a peace summit before their Carling Cup quarter-final with Manchester United.


Prehistoric hunters may be off the hook in the latest twist of a prehistoric whodunit that tries to explain why bison populations sharply crashed thousands of years ago.


33 dead, 61 still trapped after China mine fire

BEIJING - At least thirty-threeminers were confirmed dead and rescue teams were battling to reach a further 61 trapped underground after a fire at five iron ore mines in northern China, officials and media said yesterday.


A Dutch newspaper receives an anonymous letter purporting to contain information on missing Madeleine McCann's whereabouts.


Reliever Craig Hansen , who began the season at Double A Portland and has been promoted to the Sox three times this summer from Triple A Pawtucket, has had a rough baptism in his first full season of pro ball. The low point came when the Sox sent their No. 1 pick of 2005 back to the minors Aug. 21, ...


Optimism at U.S. small businesses rose in November to the highest point in more than 20 years on expectations of faster economic growth and stronger sales, the National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday.


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Head of Canadian Nuclear Regulator Fired

The president of Canadaâs nuclear industry regulator, embroiled in a dispute with the government over the closing and later reopening of a reactor, was fired.


Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf rules out a UN inquiry into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.


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Â· Study of seven-year-olds shows wide gender gap Â· Conservatives accuse ministers of complacency


First US commercial flight to Vietnam since fall of Saigon takes ...

SAN FRANCISCO  - A United Airlines jumbo jet took off from San Francisco at the start of the historic first US commercial flight to Vietnam since the fall of Saigon nearly 30 years ago.


Safety Errors Cited in Fire That Killed 45 in Moscow

A fire in a drug-treatment hospital killed 45 women who were trapped behind a blocked emergency exit, Russian officials said.


Titans QB to sit out final three games, undergo surgery for ...

Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair will not play the final three games of the season and will have surgery to strengthen the bruised sternum that has plagued him most of the year.


After a slow first half of four points, LeBron James finishes with 25 points to go along with Zydrunas Ilgauskas's 30 to push the Cavaliers past the Lakers in Kobe Bryant's return, 103-89, Sunday.


KIEV: Ukraine's pro-West opposition insisted yesterday it would not accept reforms to strip much of the presidency's powers ahead of a rerun presidential election that its leader Viktor Yushchenko is hopeful he will win.


Despair as money transfer firm collapses

Â· Â£1.7m sent abroad to families is lostÂ· Boss in 'Bengali Farepak' receives death threats


Video Games: Gore Galore but a Violent Game Canât Hold a Gutbucket to the Movies

When ratings boards in the United States, Britain and other nations effectively killed the video game Manhunt 2 last week, I got set for gore. And I found plenty.


Clinton, Obama, Democrats Back Higher Taxes on Wealthy at Forum

Bloomberg - June 29 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential hopefuls last night called for higher taxes on wealthy Americans and more federal spending on education, health care and programs to alleviate poverty.


Brazil Gives China Early X-Mas Present...

When President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited China in May of 2004, he was like an innocent abroad. He naively thought the Chinese would welcome his attempts to form a strategic partnership between two of the worldâs largest developing countries.


Giuliani Tells N.R.A. He Opposes New Gun Limits

The Republican presidential candidate defended his very vocal past advocacy of tougher gun laws while affirming the right of law-abiding citizens to bear arms.


Gilead HIV drugs drive profit after year-ago loss

Gilead Sciences Inc posted a third-quarter profit that topped Wall Street targets on Thursday, on sales of drugs that fight the virus that causes AIDS, compared with a year-ago net loss due to acquisition- related costs.


In Guard Speech, Bush Says He Is Proud of His Service

Speaking to National Guard members and veterans at a politically charged moment, President Bush acknowledged on Tuesday the hardships that the war in Iraq had caused


Army Trying to Break Longest Losing Streak

Army coach Bobby Ross knew it wouldn't be easy. His Black Knights (0-3) are in the midst of an 18-game losing streak, longest in the nation. Last week they fell to Connecticut 40-3. Saturday's matchup at home against TCU doesn't look any easier.


LAKE LOUISE, Alberta -- Lindsey Kildow of the United States won her first World Cup race Friday, taking the season's first downhill in 1 minute, 23.44 seconds.


Payton arrested for investigation of DUI

Gary Payton was arrested last month for investigation of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday.


(Article Central) The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. announced on Thursday that its lawyers would expand the MPAA's campaign to prevent film piracy, working with its members and other film studios


The FA backs Sven-Goran Eriksson's appeal for a four-week break before the 2006 World Cup.


Wash. Locals Keep Eye on Mount St. Helens

PULLMAN, Wash. - Glenn Johnson remembers running outside with canisters to catch some of the volcanic ash that began falling on Pullman after Mount St...


Russian state oil firm Rosneft has bought the core unit of Yukos, nationalizing more than 10 percent of the country's crude output and dealing a shattering blow to a once flourishing private enterprise.


OAKLAND, Calif. - Texas relief pitcher Frank Francisco was arrested Tuesday morning on a charge of aggravated battery after he threw a chair into the seats and hit two spectators when a melee broke out during a Rangers-Oakland Athletics game...


Palestinian militants in Gaza fired three rockets at Israel early Sunday, despite reports that they had agreed to halt such attacks.


If $746,000 for the Jupiter PC with a diamond-studded platinum case is too much, there's a cheaper gold model.


China Parades Next Generation of Leaders

BEIJING, Oct. 22 -- Xi Jinping looked a little uncomfortable in the spotlight as President Hu Jintao introduced him Monday as the ranking newcomer in the Communist Party's elite Politburo Standing Committee. Li Keqiang, next in line in the nine-man club of China's senior mandarins, seemed more...


Merkel warns against bowing to fear of Muslim violence

Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans   on Wednesday not to bow to fears of Islamic violence after a   Berlin opera house canceled a Mozart work over concerns some   scenes could enrage Muslims and pose a security risk.


Afghan and American troops seal off the diplomatic district in  Kabul after a rocket explodes in the area.


Harrah's, Caesars in talks to sell casinos

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc., both of Las Vegas, have begun talks to sell four casinos to a group led by Colony Capital LLC, according to media reports.


The âBlack Listâ has become the kind of underground document that writers with projects in development pray will mention their script.


Bankitalia: immigrati sono il 4,1% della forza lavoro


Toronto Critics Raise Glass to 'Sideways'

Toronto movie critics jumped on the "Sideways" bandwagon Tuesday, naming the Fox Searchlight comedy as their best film of 2004.


"The Little Mermaid" washed-up on Broadway

Disney's uneven procession  of theatrical adaptations of its beloved film properties hits a  sour note with this charmless rendition of its smash 1989  animated film. Especially disappointing coming after the recent  superb version of "Mary Poppins," "The Little Mermaid" should  manage to attract its target audience through its title alone,  but longtime hit status seems far from assured.


FRIDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDayNews) -- The use of gene therapy to deliver nerve growth factor into areas of the brain where neurons are degenerating, to reverse the ravages of Alzheimer's disease, is being investigated by Rush University Medical Center scientists.


Consumer prices remain in line, boosting bond prices; dollar flat vs. euro, down against yen. NEW YORK  - US Treasury prices rose slightly Thursday after a key economic report pointed to tame inflation


Chuck Knoblauch came to Congress toting his toddler Friday, and the former major leaguer met for about 1 1/2 hours with lawyers from a House committee investigating drug use in baseball.


Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp was fined $75,000 yesterday by the NFL for his confrontation with game officials that led to his ejection last week.


Taco Bell declares restaurants free of E. coli

Taco Bell said on Saturday its restaurants were free of E. coli now that it no longer planned to use green onions and it called for an industry review of the produce supply system in the United States.


Sleepless sheep can count on familiar faces

The way to soothe an anxious sheep is to show it a picture of another sheep. British scientists believe that - like humans - sheep need to see a familiar face when they are alone.


Christina Aguilera has given birth to a boy, the pop singer announced on her Web site Sunday.


Hungarian opposition vows biggest protest yet

Opposition groups vowed tens of  thousands of people would gather in Budapest on Saturday in the  biggest protest yet against Hungary's Prime Minister Ferenc  Gyurcsany over his admission that he lied to the electorate.


Researchers hoping to dispel George Washington's image as a stiff-jawed, boring old man are taking a bite out of history through a high-tech study of his famous false teeth.


Vernon Wells hits a go-ahead, two-run triple in the seventh inning as the Blue Jays rallies past the Yankees, 5-4, sending Orlando Hernandez to his first loss.


Iraq, ancora morti di innocenti e sequestri. Condannato per ...

Ã stato condannato per omicidio un soldato americano che, nello scorso agosto, aveva sparato ad un iracheno ferito e disarmato. A emettere la sentenza Ã¨ stata una corte marziale Usa in Iraq. Il sergente


Judge to weigh evidence in CIA leak case

A closed-door hearing beginning Wednesday will deal with a crucial issue in the trial of a former White House aide: whether President Bush's daily terrorism briefings and other sensitive documents should be disclosed in the CIA leak case.


Bed Rest During Pregnancy Linked to Bone Loss

If a woman is confined to bed rest during pregnancy, there is a likelihood of significant bone loss, the results of a new study indicate.


PHILADELPHIA - Two of the biggest forces in rock music over the last 20 years were plugging in the amplifiers Friday to kick off a high-volume effort to oust President Bush on Nov. 2...


Veritas to buy KVault Software in $225m deal

Veritas Software is to acquire email archiving firm KVault Software (KVS) to bolster its utility computing abilities. The traditional storage management giant will pay $225m for KVS, which will be operate


Democracy as a Brand: Wooing Hearts, European or Muslim

"Selling Democracy: Films of the Marshall Plan 1948-53," a series being shown at the New York Film Festival, begs the question: Why has the U.S. failed to bolster its image since Sept. 11?


Ivory Coast protesters face French troops

urged protesters to form a "human shield" to protect the house of Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo. the unrest in Ivory Coast, the world's largest cocoa grower.


Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr believes Roy Keane is back to his best - and at a critical time for his side. Keane was probably looking forward to squaring up to old adversary Patrick Vieira in tomorrowâs Group Four World Cup qualifier.


As of Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at least 3,834 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 3,122 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


Livorno, 11:26 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: IN CAMPO QUESTA SERA PER PROVARE RIFLETTORI

Livorno questa sera in campo allo stadio "Armando Picchi" in vista della gara di giovedÃ¬ con gli aus...


Web browsers on the front line of exploitation

It's war out there and the bad guys ain't winning Cybercriminals are stepping up their efforts to exploit vulnerabilities in web browsers to spread malware using drive-by download techniques.â¦


Veterans Past and Present Honored in D.C.

David Fondren held back tears as he described the Thanksgiving Day attack in Iraq that left his son, Jay, a double amputee.


Europe's main stock markets rebounded on Tuesday, with London lifted by heavyweight mining shares after a recovery by Wall Street overnight.


From DJs to Dvorak, "classical crossover" surges

British disc jockey Paul Oakenfold, known for high-energy sets in sweaty nightclubs, will follow a different beat this summer in his first-ever performance with a full orchestra in Boston's 107-year-old Symphony Hall.


Members agree to hold 'East Asian' summit

South-east Asian countries have agreed to hold an East Asia summit in Malaysia next year with China, Japan and South Korea, a move that could eventually shift the leadership of regional


Taiwan's First Lady pleads innocent at graft trial

Taiwan's First Lady pleaded innocent to corruption charges as a trial that could force President Chen Shui-bian from office got under way on Friday.


Meanwhile, British Muslim officials arrive in Baghdad to try to win a British hostage's freedom. BY BASSEM MROUE. BAGHDAD, Iraq - US warplanes, tanks and artillery repeatedly hammered Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's


Early Action Proving Crucial to Hearing Success

For a baby who is born deaf or hearing-impaired, early action by both parents and doctors may be essential to his or her social development.


Liberia/Netherlands: Dutch Radio Training Local Community Radios

Text of report by independent Liberian Star Radio on 6 February  A major community radio conference is expected to take place in Monrovia Tuesday [6 February]. The Liberia Media Centre is collaborating with the Radio Netherlands Training Centre to organize the event.


A MAN with variant CJD is no longer terminally ill after being treated with an experimental drug following a legal battle. Schoolboy soccer star Jonathan Simms, 20 - diagnosed with the human


U.N. Says $2B Pledged So Far for Tsunami

A partial list of the countries and organizations pledging aid for tsunami victims, based on U.N. data and official announcements by the nations. The United Nations said Saturday that about $2 billion has been promised so far.


Lear Shareholders Reject $2.9 Billion Icahn Deal

Icahnâs American Real Estate Partners had improved its offer in the past week to $37.25 a share, but some shareholders said Lear was worth far more.


Japan voters worry about Abe's leadership ability

A hefty majority of Japanese voters   support the country's new prime minister-to-be, Shinzo Abe, two   media surveys published on Friday showed, but many also have   doubts about his leadership ability.


Former Spanish prime minister Jose Maria Aznar is to answer questions about the 11 March Madrid bombings.


"I'm New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, and I should be dead." So begins Corzine's public service announcement promoting seat belt use, which is being released Thursday. The governor was seriously injured in an April 12 car crash in which he wasn't wearing a seat belt.


A mother is cleared of all charges arising from an unexplained kidney injury to her four-week-old daughter.


Report: Holtz to quit; Spurrier to take over

Stephen Orr Spurrier may become the new ball coach at South Carolina, a Southeastern Conference rival that immediately would leapfrog the Seminoles and Bulldogs as the opponent to bookmark on future schedules.


A top Israeli official has bluntly admitted Ariel Sharon's Gaza withdrawal plan was formulated to block peace negotiations with the Palestinians.


Screening of Mail at Federal Prisons Lags

Three terrorists imprisoned in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing were able to send more than 90 letters to alleged terrorists overseas because U.S. prison officials do not screen all correspondence from the most dangerous inmates as required, according to a report released yesterday.


Fila Ducatiâs James Toseland won the 2004 World Superbike Championship by finishing second, one place ahead of teammate Regis Laconi in the final round at Magny-Cours.


The man walked into an ocean sciences class on the campus of Northern Illinois University and opened fire. Four women and one man were killed, and 16 others were wounded by the gunman, who then killed himself.


Nela: "Quello che successe a Napoli? Bisogna sentire Totti

Sebino Nela, ex giocatore della Roma e attuale commentatore di Sky, commenta per Datasport una delle piÃ¹ brutte settimane della storia recente vissute in casa romanista. A cominciare dai fatti dell`Olimpico.


Two British soldiers have been killed in a bomb attack near Basra in southern Iraq, a military spokesman says.


The US military judge hearing the Abu Ghraib abuse case suggested Tuesday he would compel top military intelligence commanders to testify unless the prosecution moves


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Unflattering Books Cause Hardly a Ripple

As Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) campaigned across Iowa this weekend, she was asked about the war in Iraq, illegal immigration and even whether her husband, former president Bill Clinton, might serve as secretary of state if she makes it to the White House.


Factbox: Chinese People Have 8 Issues on Minds As "Two Sessions" Get Underway

Factbox: Chinese people have 8 issues on minds as "two sessions" get underway    BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- As legislators roll up for the "two sessions" -- the annual meetings of China's top legislature and political advisory body -- a number of key issues are in the spotlight.


They're not exactly giving away toasters to new members, but Medicare HMOs in South Florida are offering lots of new goodies to get senior citizens to join up.


Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte were asked Friday to testify before a congressional committee on Jan. 16, along with their former trainer, Brian McNamee


WWDC: Apple CEO unveils Safari browser for Windows

At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a version of the company's Safari Web browser that will run on Windows XP and Vista.


Media titans are still a long way from figuring out how to deliver their goods and engage with their audiences over the Internet, while still making a profit. As they enter 2007, many of these companies will be turning to newly installed executives to make it happen.


Scientists baffled as whales die in their hundreds

The rugged coastline of Tasmania was littered with the carcasses of more than 100 whales and dolphins yesterday after two separate beachings that have baffled scientists.


Over a thousand Mac fans have camped overnight outside computer giant Apple's first dedicated store in Europe. They braved the cold to be the first inside the shop in London to try and take advantage of the opening day offers.


Guinea's president names a new prime minister ahead of a deadline set by unions to avoid renewed strikes.


BAA accused in Net 'dirty tricks' campaign

Analysis Lawyer calls for urgent domain dispute reform


Miami freshman linebacker Willie Williams will be sidelined at least two months after having surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right knee.


Ringleader in Iraqi Prisoner Abuse Is Sentenced to 10 Years

Specialist Charles A. Graner Jr., who faced a maximum sentence of 15 years, was sentenced to 10 years in military prison.


Rock stars tackle cynics as well as climate change

More famous for Learjets and limousines than green living, pop stars performing at Saturday's Live Earth environmental concerts face widespread cynicism from fans, commentators and campaigners alike.


British police team in Pakistan for Bhutto probe

A team of British anti-terrorism police flew into Pakistan on Friday to help investigate the killing of Benazir Bhutto, a move rejected by the opposition leader's party as "meaningless."


It's another level of security for America Online - but users will have to pay extra for it. AOL is offering a optional log-on service that will require more than just a password to get onto the service.


GE closes stake sale in India back office unit

General Electric Co. said Friday that two private equity firms completed a deal to buy a majority interest in its India-based back office unit.


VW locked in tough talks as warning strikes continue

HANOVER - Management at Volkswagen and union leaders were locked in tough wage talks Tuesday as thousands of workers at Europe's largest car maker staged more warning strikes.


Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes in Alaska Rescue

Six people were missing after a U.S.  Coast Guard helicopter crashed into the stormy Bering Sea after  plucking the last remaining crew members from a disabled  Malaysian cargo vessel, officials said on Thursday.  Those missing after the helicopter crash late on Wednesday  included crew members plucked from the stricken Seledang Ayu, a  738-foot Malaysian-flagged freighter that later split in two.  The ship was carrying soybeans, according to one news report.


"Sul dialogo non faccio prediche do consigli di buon governo"

AREZZO - "La mia insistenza per praticare, in ogni momento, un vero dialogo, tra le forze politiche come tra le istituzioni, tanto piÃ¹ quando si tratta del quadro costituzionale e delle istituzioni portanti della nostra democrazia, non vuol essere una


Update 1: Citigroup Division Is Ordered to Pay Fine

Securities regulators have ordered a division of Citigroup Inc. to pay a $275,000 fine plus restitution for allegedly recommending high-risk commodity futures funds to people who shouldn't have invested in them and failing to fully disclose the risks.


Nintendo reacts to DS demand as orders rise

Company ramps up to increase production as demand for new handheld exceeds expectations.


German leader touts for business in rehabilitated Libya

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder travels to Libya to add impetus to the former pariah state's transition to democracy and finalise several major business deals.


Clients are fleeing from scandal-tainted law firm Milberg Weiss. So who are they running to?


Orientamento e' di candidare Maroni governatore Lombardia


Midfielder Alan Thompson scores as Glasgow Celtic beats crosstown ...

Celtic beat crosstown rival Rangers 1-0 on Sunday for its seventh straight victory in an Old Firm derby. Midfielder Alan Thompson netted the winner in the 85th minute as Celtic, the Scottish


Ukraine's outgoing president is asking opposition demonstrators to end their four-day blockade of government buildings. Leonid Kuchma called the massive protests, which have crowded hundreds of thousands of


Chronic knee pain may raise fracture risk

NEW YORK  - Older adults with knee   arthritis or other chronic knee pain may be at heightened risk   of breaking a hip, a UK study suggests.


French psychiatric hospital workers killed

PARIS France's health minister is calling for hospitals and police to work more closely after the gruesome killings of two workers at a mental hospital.


CW Network bows Wednesday after lengthy planning

LOS ANGELES  - It's been eight months   of planning, integrating, affiliate-wrangling, color-scheming   and slogan-testing for what might be called television's first   patchwork quilt network.


De Niro Voted Greatest Living Movie Star

Two giants of 1970s cinema, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, have topped a British magazine's poll of the greatest living movie stars over the age of 50.


The Democrats who dominate Illinois government face a major problem: each other.


County supervisors close the King/Drew trauma unit despite ...

There was a time when the trauma unit at the Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center in Willowbrook was state of the art - if you wanted to train to become a war medic.


The Maryland Nighthawks unveiled their biggest ever signing on Wednesday, introducing the world's tallest professional basketball player -- 7ft 9ins


Oil Rises on Expected Drop in Stockpiles

Oil prices rose amid expectations a report will show U.S. crude stockpiles fell last week to post the seventh straight decline in inventories for the worldâs largest energy consumer.


CA's chief financial officer said the software vendor expects to make additional restructuring moves in a bid to reduce its annual costs by another $200 million.


he African elephant population was cut in half by poaching in the 1980's, and most conservationists agree that only a 1989 ban on the ivory trade saved the animal from extinction.


Iraqi PM announces weapons amnesty ahead of elections

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Monday he will roll out an arms-for-cash programme across the country to clean up the streets ahead of elections promised by January, and pledged an urgent aid package for the battle-scarred city of


Bulgaria Seeks Irish Investors for Flats Building

Business: 26 October 2004, Tuesday. Irish investors are being sought for a new apartment development in Sofia, the Sunday Business Post of Ireland wrote.


McDonaldâs assault on Starbucksâs coffee hegemony is not a bet-the-franchise move, but it is a wrongheaded strategy that is bound to lose.


Kenya's opposition warns it will relaunch mass protests if the political crisis is not resolved within a week.


Hurricane Jeanne Slams Bahamas on Way to Florida

Deadly Hurricane Jeanne strengthened  rapidly as it crossed the northern Bahamas on Saturday on its  way to deliver a record fourth hurricane strike in one season  to densely populated Florida.


At least 12,000 properties are without power after high winds bring down electricity poles in the West Midlands.


Live Aid is to get VAT money worth a possible Â£4m on sales of its new DVD and remixed song.


Drug giant Merck, stung by its handling of the recall of the arthritis drug Vioxx, says it will cut about 51-hundred jobs by the end of the year.


VIRGINIA, Minn. - A furry, uninvited guest had manly men at an Iron Range tire shop shrieking and hopping on desks. "It was pretty humorous," said conservation officer Dan Starr, who filed a report on the critter's break-in.


Male Anole lizards signal ownership of their te


The National Hockey League pulled the plug on the start of training camp Wednesday, threatening the entire 2004-05 professional hockey season.


In order to ship as much as 10 tons of ephedrine from Canada to California for two years, a drug ring found a dependable way to get its supplies across the border: horse trailers owned by Buffalo-area harness racers.


LONDON: All Nokia smart phones need to be on a watch out now, as a malicious wallpaper programme which hijacks the main page of the 7610 handset is on the prowl.


Bulgarian Teen Faces Key Test with Chelsea FC ... |read|

Sports: 10 November 2004, Wednesday. Young Bulgarian striker Dimitar Iliev takes part in a Chelsea training session in England on Wednesday, hoping to make a good impression and join the Chelsea juniors.


Andy Murray comes from a set down to beat Korea's Hyung-Taik Lee and set up a semi-final showdown with Andy Roddick in San Jose.


Rumsfeld warns coalition allies will be targets of Iraq violence

Predicting a surge of violence between now and the end of the year, Rumsfeld said the government of Prime Minister Iyad Allawi was determined to hold the elections for a national assembly on schedule.


Stock Futures Trim Gains on Wal-Mart News

U.S. stock futures trimmed gains,  pointing to a flat open for stocks on Monday, after Wal-Mart  Stores Inc. WMT.N lowered its August sales forecast as  back-to-school demand failed to meet expectations.


Sharon Gov't Partner Quitting Over Gaza Pullout

Israel's pro-settler National  Religious Party (NRP) decided on Monday to quit Prime Minister  Ariel Sharon's government in protest at his Gaza pullout plan.


Sony signs on for made-to-order DVD service

Niche titles given life through HP Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is to use HP's DVD manufacturing-on-demand service to release DVDs that would otherwise not see the light of day.â¦


Sri Lankan court blocks state deportation of Tamils

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the government to stop evicting minority ethnic Tamils from the capital a day after police deported hundreds to the island's war-torn north, a civil rights lawyer said.


Russian Court Rejects Researchers' Appeal

The Russian Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from an arms control researcher who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason in what rights advocates have called a politically motivated case.


Contestants in Big Brother decide to quit a sleep deprivation task, losing out on a luxury shopping budget.


Update 2: Yukos Appeal of Tax Claim Is Postponed

The Yukos oil company's appeal of its crushing 2000 back-taxes bill was put off until next month, the Interfax news agency reported Tuesday.


A Michael Jackson lawyer reportedly has been accused of discussing the case with a reporter in violation of a court-ordered gag rule.


Bush, Kerry Attack Each Other's Policies on Health

President Bush during a daylong trip through Pennsylvania on Thursday "stepped up his attack" on the health care plan proposed by Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (Mass.


By Betsy Pickle Scripps Howard News Service  Virginia Madsen has had some rough patches in her career, but now is not one of them. She is starring in two current films: "The Number 23" with Jim Carrey and "The Astronaut Farmer" with Billy Bob Thornton.


LaCie Golden Disk 500GB external hard drive

Shiny shiny? Review LaCie has been making a selling point out of designer external hard-drives for years, but as many of its rivals have adopted a similar strategy - those not slugging it out on price, that is - the French company been forced to up the ante with ever more outlandish products.â¦


Treasuries Mixed; Curve Flattens Further

U.S. Treasury debt prices were  narrowly mixed on Tuesday as a dearth of market-moving data  left investors focused on profitable curve-flattening trades.


Firmato contratto per la manutenzione dei 52 treni S9000


The European Space Agency's  Rosetta probe swooped around the back of Mars early on Sunday,  completing a key maneuver in its 10-year mission to meet a  distant comet.


For the first time in a while, the monthly passenger figures show good growth.


It's not exactly light reading, but there's plenty of good news in a report from the National Academy of Engineering. It's a list of the "Grand Challenges" in engineering this century compiled by an array of experts like the genetics researcher J. Craig Ventner and Google's Larry Page. What's encouraging isn't so much the list [...].


The Concorde crash of 2000 was caused by a shard of metal lying on the runway, a French judge rules.


Bloody day in Gaza raises civil war fears

In what looked ever more like civil war, the forces of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas battled supporters of the Islamist prime minister across Gaza on Tuesday, the bloodiest day of factional fighting in months.


Slow Transformation Ahead for Sprint, Nextel

If Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications wind up merging late next year, don't expect the new Sprint Nextel to come roaring out of the gates with the kinds of massive service upgrades rolled out by the new Cingular Wireless LLC.


Unblame the Victim: Heart Disease Causes Vary

pparently, it is not enough that former President Bill Clinton has had his chest sliced open, his breast bone sawed through and his heart stopped cold and replumbed.


Grenade found at Hilton Hotel in Jakarta

The Indonesian police said a grenade was found inside the area of Hilton Hotel here on Monday morning, a week after the Australian government warned about possible attacks targeting Hilton Hotel.


MIAMI, United States  - Shaquille O'Neal scored 31 points and Dwayne Wade added 27 and nine assists as the Miami Heat won their club-record 12th straight game, a 116-102 National Basketball Association victory over the Hawks.


UGANDA: Govât orders unilateral truce in the north

KAMPALA, 15 Nov 2004 (IRIN) - The Ugandan government has announced a unilateral one-week cessation of the military offensive against the rebels of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the northern region, in a move that could help end one of Africa's most


Striking train drivers brought parts of Germany's rail network to a standstill on Tuesday, backing their demands for a large pay increase with a walkout that affected tens of thousands of commuters.


Al-Zarqawi group claims allegiance to bin Laden

A statement attributed to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's militant group declared allegiance to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Sunday.


The Black Sea resort of Sochi, boosted by the personal intervention of Russian president Vladimir Putin, won the right to stage the 2014 Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday.


US forces retake police stations in Mosul

US and Iraqi forces have controlled most police stations in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul after launching a massive offensive against insurgents.


JetBlue to gain gates as it beefs up service from Logan

JetBlue Airways is expected to outline plans tomorrow for a major expansion at Logan International Airport that will involve moving to another terminal where it will have more gates as it prepares for service increases.


India urged to consider Musharrafâs proposal

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Tuesday called on New Delhi to seriously consider President Pervez Musharrafâs new proposal aimed at resolving the Kashmir issue.


Creditors to Write Off Most of Iraq's Debt

US Treasury Secretary John Snow, left, and his German counterpart Hans Eichel, shake hands during the G20 conference of finance ministers and central bank governors in Berlin on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004.


Two articles appeared side by side on September 21 in newspapers across America. The first contained an update on Iranâs efforts to produce enriched uranium for nuclear powered plants to meet its growing energy needs.


China says no forex reserves in subprime

China said on Monday none of its massive foreign exchange stockpile was invested in the teetering U.S. subprime mortgage sector, while a top EU official predicted the crisis would not choke off economic recovery.


A high-speed passenger train has ploughed into a car at a level crossing and flew off the rails, killing six people and injuring scores.


I giovani stilisti dovranno disegnare una mini collezione


Offstage as well as on, David Hare's "Stuff Happens" blurs the line between heady drama and headline news.


Rebel Leader Says Sudan Is Hiding Fighters

Sudanese authorities have moved hundreds of pro-government fighters from the crisis-torn Darfur region to other parts of the country to keep them out of sight of foreign military observers demanding the militia's disarmament, a rebel leader charged


Fla. panel rules investigators did Limbaugh raid correctly

A Florida appeals panel has ruled investigators did nothing wrong in raiding talk show host Rush Limbaugh's doctors' offices and seizing his files.


Hundreds of riot police armed with assault rifles and tear gas moved into position at sites in Rangoon where protesters staged a bloody, pro-democracy demonstration a month ago Friday


Dustin Almond threw for 247 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score, leading Southern Mississippi to its first bowl victory in four years, 31-10 over North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl on Tuesday night.


Italians Divided After Return of 'Simonas'

For three weeks, Italians across the country marched, held vigils and lit candles, and politicians united to promote freedom for a pair of humanitarian aid workers held captive in Iraq.


British Airways bosses help with check-ins

LONDON -- The head of British Airways and top managers helped with passenger check-in Saturday as the airline sought recover from a week of chaos that stranded thousands of passengers.


Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomed "Late Show" host David Letterman back to the air after a two-month hiatus by presenting a key to the city Thursday to the show's latest character Â Letterman's beard.


NORMAN, Oklahoma (Sports Network) - Heisman Trophy winner Jason White threw for 389 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 2 Oklahoma over Kansas, 41-10, as the Sooners celebrated Homecoming weekend at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.


Time to Make Draft Choices Is Cut by 5 Minutes

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


Security Boosted in Moscow After Suicide Bombing Kills 10

Russian authorities have boosted security across Moscow after a female suicide bomber killed 10 people and wounded 51 others in a huge blast outside a subway station.


Bulgarian Rightists Confer on Election Laws ... |read|

Politics: 12 December 2004, Sunday. Eleven of Bulgaria's leading right-wing parties flocked together Sunday to discuss state laws concerning the election process.


Fifty thousand pamphlets pleading for the life of UK hostage Ken Bigley are handed out in Iraq.


Public universities and local governments can't provide health insurance to the partners of gay employees without violating the state constitution, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday.


Doctors' leaders warn the NHS faces a retirement timebomb as new arrangements allow doctors to retire early on full pensions.


Gangsters retaliate by killing 23 innocent people

A bus loaded with riders was spewed with bullets from automatic weapons by gangsters in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.23 passengers lost their live while 16 others were wounded in the massacre.


Some saw the beginning of the end for Guantanamo Bay, others a vindication for Europeans who have condemned the U.S. prison camp. Still others saw a toothless ruling that will ultimately make no difference in a climate where they believe Washington is determined to have its way.


The Nazis were lousy art critics, but that didnât stop them from stealing art from every country they invaded and every culture they destroyed


MySpace announces an agreement with 49 state attorneys general to protect children on the popular social networking site.


Siena, 18:20 - CALCIO, SIENA: STOP DI 2-3 SETTIMANE PER D'AVERSA

Il Siena perde per due-tre settimane D'Aversa. Il centrocampista si è sottoposto oggi a una r...


AstraZeneca Plc has withdrawn its marketing application for lung cancer pill Iressa in Europe after the drug failed to help patients live longer in a clinical study, Europe's third largest drugmaker said on Tuesday.


The fourth time's the charm for this durable (and frankly downright endearing) Bruce Willis franchise.


Milosevic Trial Resumes After Month-Long Break

Former Yugoslav President Slobodan  Milosevic's war crimes trial resumed in The Hague on Tuesday  after a month-long break with two court-assigned lawyers  running his defense and calling the latest witness.


An Equatorial Guinea court is due to give its verdict in the case of 19 men accused of plotting a coup.


Family in Economic Peril Is Looking to a Republican for Relief

RIVERVIEW, Fla., Jan. 25 -- Piece by piece, as the economy has faltered and as the subprime mortgage crisis has taken hold, Ivan Toledo's grasp on his job, his house -- his entire middle-class life -- has come undone.


A fire swept through a nursing home Thursday and killed at least 10 people, the latest in a series of deadly fires, many of which were caused by rampant neglect of safety rules.


Status quo at summit as Nancy hold leaders Lyon in French league action

Nancy scored in the dying minutes to keep the French league title race alive heading into the three-week winter break with a thrilling 1-1 draw against leaders Lyon on Saturday.


The critically acclaimed Western "3:10 to Yuma" outgunned the fright fest "Halloween" to become the weekend's top box office draw.  The remake from Lionsgate took in $14.1 million from Friday through Sunday according to studio estimates...


LOS ANGELES  Police have issued a warrant for a member of the rap group G-Unit as a suspect in the stabbing of a Los Angeles man at this week's Vibe Awards.


Self-described "values voters" gathered here Monday to grill Republican presidential candidates, but the forum was most notable for its empty lecterns and its unanswered questions.


Professor-Turned-Pope Leads a Seminar on Evolution

After a year particularly fraught over the issue, Pope Benedict XVI is meeting with his old doctoral students to discuss evolution.


Retaliation, Bias Are Alleged in Ala. Case

The Supreme Court is weighing a lawsuit brought by a school coach who says his firing violates Title IX.


Republican Mike Huckabee spoke from the pulpit Sunday, not as a politician but as the preacher he used to be, and delivered a sermon on how merely being good isn't enough to get into heaven.


Baghdad's deputy police chief is killed outside his home in the south of the Iraqi capital, police say


Taliban Spreading, Pakistani President Is Warned

Gen. Pervez Musharraf was told that without âswift and decisive action,â militancy could engulf the country.


One Personâs Trash Is Another Personâs Lost Masterpiece

Elizabeth Gibson found a painting by Rufino Tamayo on the street four years ago. Said to be worth about $1 million, it is heading for the auction block next month.


Direttamente dal nuovo presidente del gruppo Guido Rossi


Aumenta di 8 mld valore partecipazione dello Stato francese


Thousands trapped by China floods as death toll hits 143, 50 more missing

The death toll from floods and landslides unleashed by ferocious storms lashing southwest China jumped to 143 with at least 50 more missing, state media reported.


Analysis: Socialist Strauss-Kahn is a widely admired economic manager. Better to have him in Washington than heading up the opposition in Paris


Australia accuses Japan of 'dummy-spit' over whales

Australia accused Japan Sunday of a "dummy-spit" -- a childish tantrum -- over its failure to lift the ban on commercial whaling at an international conference last week.


Megachurch moves forward after shootings

The leader of a megachurch where a gunman opened fire a week earlier, killing two teenage sisters and wounding three other people, said Sunday that the congregation's trials of the past couple of years were nothing more than tests.


Hoping for the launch of something completely new from Yahoo on Monday, instead TechCrunch conference attendees will see Yahoo Teachers, a previously-announced initiative.


Texas Bill: Let Blind Hunters Use Lasers

AUSTIN, Texas - A lawmaker in this firearm-friendly state wants to help more people get the chance to shoot live animals - even if those people can't see. A bill filed for the 2007 legislative session would permit legally blind hunters to use laser sights, or lighted pointing instruments.


Putin Says He Will Not Run for Third Term

Speaking on Ukrainian television ahead of presidential elections there, he said that âthe Russian constitution allows two consecutive presidential terms.


Study alleges U.S. broker misdeeds too easily erased

A Wall Street watchdog has been too quick to let brokers wipe their records clean of customer complaints, and in many cases made allegations disappear without a hearing, according to a study made public on Monday.


Criticism From Many Quarters Greets Plan to Split CIA

A radical proposal by Republican senators to break up the CIA and transfer other intelligence agencies out of the Pentagon met with an expected rush of strong criticism


Analysis: Bush sees fewer policy options

When President Bush addresses world leaders at the United Nations this week, he will have fewer options and lower expectations on almost every major foreign policy front than a year ago.


Hewlett-Packard broke federal laws when it did not tell investors why a director had abruptly resigned during an inquiry into boardroom leaks last year.


OTTAWA-Ukraine's ambassador to Canada brought tears to the eyes of 500 Canadian volunteers heading off to monitor Sunday's repeat of his country's presidential election.


Major disruption is caused on the Tyne and Wear Metro system as an old mine shaft collapses close to the tracks.


Fans wear hearts on shirts to welcome Beckham to U.S.

David Beckham wore a light grey suit and his wife Victoria looked posh in a purple dress on Friday as a throng of fans in soccer shirts reflected the storied life of one of the world's best-known players.


Combinazione: 17-39-40-75-76-88, Jolly 19, Superstar 86


British troops in Iraq have an important job to do and there is no fixed timetable for their withdrawal, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday, despite speculation that Britain will soon announce a major pullout.


House panel finds Republicans negligent in scandal

A House ethics panel has concluded that Republicans failed to adequately respond to warnings about a lawmaker blamed for the Internet sex scandal that shook the U.S. Congress this year, a source said on Friday.


By Stowe, Gene  Winter weather has delayed the boating season by about three weeks, says Don Daly, who owns Eagle Lake Marine in Edwardsburg with his wife Charmayne.


Flextronics beats forecasts as segments stabilize

Contract electronics manufacturer Flextronics International Ltd  posted an adjusted third quarter profit that beat Wall Street forecasts on Tuesday, and reaffirmed its earnings and sales forecasts, sending its stock up nearly 5 percent.


Chinese leaders closed a key economic meeting on Sunday with pledges to maintain stable fiscal and monetary policies in 2005 and keep a tight lid on fixed-asset investment, state radio said.


Dirk Nowitzki scored 53 points -- the most ever by a Dallas player and tops in the NBA this season -- and was just as dominant in other parts of his game, carrying the Mavericks past


Polemiche dopo la disgrazia. Anche i Ds si spaccano

SIENA - Il sostituto procuratore della Repubblica Mario Formisano ha aperto un'inchiesta sulla morte di Amoroso, cavallo del Bruco. Ha posto sotto sequestro la carcassa dell'animale, conservata nei macelli comunali, ha ordinato una visita esterna e ...


Karzai is sworn in with a pledge and a warning

Exactly three years after the American-led overthrow of the Taliban, Hamid Karzai was inaugurated as Afghanistan's first democratically elected president yesterday, to the evident satisfaction of the Bush administration.


Alien abduction lamp, for those who want to believe

There's a light bulb inside the supremely awesome metal UFO on top, which illuminates the windows and the mysterious aliens inside. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


England coach Brian Ashton will begin the process of revamping his squad when he names a 32-man squad for the Six Nations on Wednesday.


U.S. President George W. Bush left for Europe on Monday with his popularity at home at a low point over the Iraq war and tensions abroad over global warming and missile defense.


Electronic Arts gains from console demand: Barron's

Recent launches of new video game consoles from Sony , Microsoft  and Nintendo  are benefiting game maker Electronic Arts Inc. , which is aiming to garner 20 percent of total game sales, according to Barron's.


Osteoporosis drug may reduce risk of breast cancer by 50%

(National-NBC) Nov. 30, 2004 - A medicine used to make a woman's bones stronger may also cut the risk of breast cancer in half.


Musharraf backtracks on pledge to step down as Pakistan's army ...

President Gen. Pervez Musharraf backed out of a pledge to step down as army chief, slamming the door Wednesday on Pakistan's slow progress toward democracy five years after his bloodless coup.


Coach Roberto Mancini praised attacking duo Adriano and Obafemi Martins for their contribution to Wednesday's triumph against Anderlecht which put Internazionale at the top of Champions League group G. The


On Sunday they will go home, carrying memories of their experience here; however, not all those memories will be good.


CHRONOLOGY: Al Qaeda Messages Since Sept. 11, 2001

An audio recording purportedly by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden aired on Monday urged Iraqis to boycott January parliamentary polls and said anyone who took part would be an "infidel.


Germans find radiation linked to Litvinenko contact

German police have found traces of  radiation in two buildings linked to a Russian businessman who  met the murdered ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko on the day he fell  ill, a spokeswoman said on Saturday.


Sirius plans to buy XM in $4.6 billion stock deal

Sirius Satellite Radio  plans  to buy larger U.S. rival XM  for $4.6 billion in stock  to bring entertainers such as Oprah Winfrey and shock-jock  Howard Stern under one roof, but a top regulator said the deal  would face a tough time winning approval.


MySpace backs AG effort to strengthen online safety

The social networking site and the Attorneys General of 49 states plus the District of Columbia have agreed on key principles for the entire industry to build around.


A top U.S. commander said Saturday that two bombings carried out by women wrapped in bombs that killed nearly 100 people in Baghdad underscored that al-Qaida in Iraq remains a serious threat, but he vowed the military would "not give back any terrain" to the terror network.


Seselj indictment depicts violent hate-monger

Serbian ultranationalist Vojislav Seselj, who the U.N. war crimes tribunal said on Friday had ended a hunger strike over demands for his "human rights", is no advocate of rights for non-Serbs, his indictment says.


Saudis want boost in oil stocks ahead of Opec cuts

Saudi Arabia, the most powerful member of the Organisation of the Petroleum ExportingCountries, said yesterday thatglobal oil stocks needed to increase before Opec


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


After launching wars in Afghanistan and Iraq while largely bypassing NATO, the Bush administration is now pressing for an expanded role for the alliance in both countries and signaling a new readiness to work more closely with its NATO allies.


Colombia's main rebel group on Monday criticized a government proposal to swap jailed guerrillas for kidnapped politicians, soldiers and three American contractors, saying