From Monday the record will be available via nme.com/audio. However, if an interview with Carl Barat in today's (August 19) The Mirror newspaper is to be believed, it could be their last if Pete Doherty, currently estranged from the band, doesn't deal ...


Thousands Protest Against Ecuador's President

QUITO, Ecuador  - Tens of thousands of protesterstook to the streets of Quito on Wednesday to protest what theycall the heavy-handed tactics of President Lucio Gutierrez anddemanded that he reverse his firing of the country's SupremeCourt.


Flow of Capital Soars To 'Emerging' Nations

Private investment is pouring into developing countries at the fastest rate since just before the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s, according to a report released yesterday by the leading international association of financial institutions.


LOS ANGELES  Â Oprah Winfrey and other producers behind the Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker film "The Great Debaters" will receive an award from the Producers Guild of America for illuminating provocative social issues.


Qualcomm likely to avoid another chip ban

Judge recommends halting investigation stemming from Nokia's complaint to the ITC that Qualcomm chips infringe on patents.


Rapporto Confesercenti, fatturato di 90 miliardi l'anno


UN chief urges Kenya's leaders to solve crisis

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Kenya's feuding leaders Thursday to find a peaceful way out of the violent turmoil that has ravaged the country in the wake of contested elections.


Govt. asks to keep eavesdropping program

The Bush administration on Friday asked a federal judge to delay enforcing her order for a halt to the government's warrantless communications surveillance program.


UNITED NATIONS/BUJUMBURA  - The UN peacekeeping chief has urged leaders in Africa's volatile Great Lakes region to show restraint and curb their rhetoric to keep the area from sliding back into war after a ...


Online retailer Amazon sees quarterly profits halve, after higher taxes and investment over the holiday period.


Tycho:  Welcome to the show notes for Downloadable Content 05/09/2007, "The Dangers of Exposure." The episode is available for direct download at this link, or feel free to subscribe to our iTunes compatible feed here.  This guide will help you navigate our frequently insane and often rambling conversation.


Rome won't give in to 'terrorist blackmail'

Rome - A defiant Italy said on Friday it would not give in to "terrorist blackmail" after the execution of a kidnapped journalist in Iraq by insurgents who demanded that Rome withdraw its troops from the country.


US economy grew at 4.0 percent pace in 2nd quarter

The US economy grew at a strong pace of 4.0 percent in the second quarter, the government said Thursday in a revised estimate of gross domestic product for the April-June period.


Katif Coast Leaders Invited to Meet With PM Sharon

The leaders of the Gush Katif communities have been invited to meet with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon tomorrow. As of now, the Katif leadership is debating whether or not to respond positively


Sorenstam repeats as AP's Female Athlete of the Year

She won early and often, and often by overwhelming margins. She won on four continents -- in Australia, Sweden, and Japan, and in six states in the US. She won a major, the most money, and a remarkable 10 times in just 20 starts worldwide. Small wonder then, that what was an average year for golfer Annika Sorenstam was more ...


Hunt For Jihadists: Police Search Islamic School on Expansive Estate in South Britain

British police were continuing the hunt for jihadist recruiters and trainers that led to 14 arrests in London last week.


Anamika is MahadevanÂs first in the trilogy

After directing two films Â Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar and Dil Maange More, Ananth Mahadevan finally tasted


Americans Found Guilty in Afghan 'Private Prison' Trial

Three Americans have been sentenced to up  to 10 years in jail after being found guilty by an Afghan court  of charges including torture, running a private prison and  illegal detention.


Blog: AMD announces its quad core server chips will ship in August


Ali G Mastermind Ponders Criminal Enterprise

Sacha Baron Cohen, the British comedian best known for his TV persona as rapper-interviewer Ali G, may have found a new character to add to his collection of slightly whacked eccentrics.


NEW YORK - Family members clutching roses and bearing photos of the relatives they lost on Sept. 11 fell silent early Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the World Trade Center attack...


Former Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan said on Monday there is an increased risk of a recession but cautioned that the Fed must still be on guard for a rise in inflation.


Muslims grumble at Quebec soccer hijab ban

Canadian Muslims may launch a human rights complaint against soccer's governing body after a Quebec referee ordered an 11-year-old girl to quit a tournament for refusing to remove her hijab.


KENMORE, Ohio - A northeast Ohio family hoping to see choirs perform holiday music on Christmas morning instead saw adult programming on the local public access television station.


Final Harry Potter book gets record Amazon orders

Amazon.com Inc. said on Friday  first-day advance orders for "Harry Potter and the Deathly  Hallows," the seventh and last installment of J.K. Rowling's  successful book series, were 547 percent higher than for its  predecessor.


Hewlett-Packard's Chairwoman Says to Step Down If Required

Hewlett-Packard's chairwoman says to step down if required    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. Chairwoman Patricia Dunn said on Friday that she would resign if requested by the company's board.


China's communists end meeting amid questions about Jiang's future

China's communists wrap up a key leadership meeting Sunday amid speculation over whether former President Jiang Zemin is giving up his last major post, accelerating a handover of power to his successor, Hu Jintao.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ Time Warner Cable will offer wireless telephone service through Sprint Corp. under a tentative deal announced Wednesday by the two companies.


General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday the Securities and Exchange Commission has asked them to provide information on their pension and retiree health care plans as part of an inquiry into how companies prepare estimates used to calculate pension costs.


NJ Gov seeks extra $2.5 bln for high-needs schools

New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine wants the legislature to allow him to sell $2.5 billion more bonds for so-called Abbott school districts, the attorney general wrote the court overseeing a settlement.


Sun fired a major counter-offensive against Linux nemesis Red Hat Tuesday by announcing hefty discounts on its forthcoming Solaris 10 Unix upgrade on commodity hardware.


'Interferenza illegale intenzione Usa e Ue togliere embargo'


Three British residents held at the US GuantÃ¡namo Bay detention facility in Cuba are on their way back to the UK, police say


Judge Urges U.S. to Speed Abu Ghraib Case

An Army reservist charged with abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison said Monday he will plead guilty to some offenses, acknowledging he broke the law and saying he accepts responsibility for his actions.


Authorities captured two escaped prison inmates Wednesday in northwestern Montana, including a man once accused of plotting to kidnap David Letterman's son and nanny in a ransom scheme.


Tony Stewart: Championship charge culminated at Talladega

In the fall of 2002, Tony Stewart left Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series point leader. He came into the fourth and final restrictor plate race of


Russia's rich take up charity, but cautiously

MOSCOW -- Russia's tycoons, whose flamboyant spending has ka-chinged from Mediterranean isles to London's Mayfair district, have found a new use for their supersize wallets: philanthropic foundations.


Hillary Rodham Clinton says lobbyists are leading Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama's South Carolina campaign.


An immediate success in its first season, instant replay will return to Big Ten football games next fall if the league gets its way.


50 Cent, who is in a much-hyped battle of album sales with Kanye West, has canceled several performances in Europe. MTV News said the 31-year-old rapper canceled performances at the MOBO Awards and the Vodafone Live Music Awards, both in London on Wednesday, and a performance for MTV in Germany on Friday.


Ha 19 anni, e' in rianimazione al Policlinico di Pavia


'No evidence' to contradict Pakistan's Bhutto claims: Miliband

Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Saturday he had "no evidence to contradict" Pakistani claims linking Benazir Bhutto's death to Al-Qaeda.


A series of mortar rounds hit police headquarters in the embattled city of Najaf on Thursday. Witnesses reported that several police were killed and injured.


Rice Tries to Convince Europe on Afghanistan

The secretary of state called for European governments to convince their skeptical populations of the importance of sending troops to Afghanistan.


Libya Summit to Focus on Sudan's Darfur Conflict

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir is in Libya for talks with the heads of four African nations on ways to resolve the 20-month conflict in Sudan's western Darfur region.


Vaccini antinfluenziali, Sirchia: abbasserÃ² i prezzi

Pronta l'ordinanda del ministro della Salute. I farmacisti rinunciano a parte dei loro guadagni, non le aziende produttrici. MILANO - Vaccinarsi contro l'influenza costerÃ  meno: il prezzo del vaccino, infatti, per anziani e bambini, sarÃ  ridotto.


Democrats Bash Bush Social Security Plan

Senate Democrats on Friday criticized President Bush's plan to add personal accounts to Social Security and accused his administration of improperly using the Social Security Administration to promote the idea.


China is gearing up to fight possible outbreaks of bird flu this winter and is training scientists and health workers across the country to diagnose the deadly disease in humans and animals, a top scientist says.


OCEANIA - Il ruolo dei mass media cattolici nellÂarea del Pacifico Melbourne (Agenzia Fides) - I mass media cattolici presenti nellÂarea del Pacifico sono chiamati a ricoprire un ruolo importante per aiutare ad alleviare le crisi sociali, economiche e politiche che attraversano le diverse nazioni: lo afferma un semi...


Newspaper publishes Pope Pius XII account

The Nazi commander in Rome warned Pope Pius XII in 1944 of a plan by Adolf Hitler to abduct the pontiff, a newspaper reported Saturday.


Canada puts U.S., Israel on torture watchlist

Canada's foreign ministry has put the United States and Israel on a watch list of countries where prisoners risk being tortured and also classifies some U.S. interrogation techniques as torture, according to a document obtained by Reuters on Thursday.


Genova, 11:42 - CALCIO, GENOA: PREZIOSI CONDANNATO A 8 MESI

Il pm Alberto Lari ha chiesto una condanna pari a 8 mesi per Enrico Preziosi, presidente del Genoa. ...


an important supplier to the US market -- and Saudi Arabia, recent hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, violence in Iraq, and the financial woes of Russian energy giant Yukos.


Russia Wants Broader Space Cooperation With U.S. - Lavrov

MOSCOW. Feb 3 (Interfax) - Russia would like to expand cooperation with the U.S. in space exploration, including for military purposes, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.


Five US Troops Killed In Iraq Car Bombings

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The US military said car bombs have killed five US troops in Iraq. The two car bombs went off Friday, at the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.


Train Collision in Fog Kills 14 in Italy

A passenger train and a freight train collided in thick fog Friday in northern Italy, killing 14 people and injuring dozens, rescue officials said.


Government condemns 'abhorrent' Kandahar attack: foreign minister

Foreign Secretary David Miliband condemned the "cowardly and abhorrent" suicide blast that killed up to 80 men and boys at a dog fight in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Sunday.


The nation's chief media regulator expressed disappointment Wednesday over the steamy locker room opening to ABC's "Monday Night Football" broadcast.


British tour operators cancel Kenya holidays

British tour operators on Thursday cancelled holidays to Kenya for the rest of the week because of violence following disputed elections and government advice against all but essential travel there.


Mitt Romneyâs plan includes a new infusion of his own cash and the sounding of the alarm among conservatives about Senator John McCain.


The server edition, expected to be released to manufacturing before the end of the year, is now slated to be finalized early next year.


Hello? Is This the Nursing Home? Long Distance Calling. From Heaven.

Elliot Greenebaum's hardheaded comedy has the guardedly facetious tone of a fake documentary.


TOKYO -- Just when Sony appears to have turned around its electronics business, another part of its sprawling empire _ video games _ is dragging down profits.


Illinois Gov. Wants to Import European Flu Vaccine

Illinois authorities asked on Monday for federal approval to import from Europe thousands of doses of flu vaccine that the state located through its controversial program to buy cheaper medicines for older Americans.


U.S. Military Says Has 100 Pct Control of Falluja

U.S. troops have secured control over the whole of rebellious Falluja, a Marine officer said on Monday, with more than 1,000 insurgents taken prisoner.


Drug maker sees room for change in federal approach

James C. Mullen,Biogen Idec Inc.Chief executive For Biogen Idec Inc., the return of the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri to the market and continued sales growth for its cash cow, Avonex, were the highlights of 2006. Chief executive James C. Mullen recently spoke with Globe reporter Jeffrey Krasner about the company's progress and the challenges posed by the 2006 election.


Astronomers predict red moon during total lunar eclipse

CALGARY - The full moon may turn a deep, reddish orange on Wednesday night, astronomers say. If skies are clear, people can expect to see the colour change as the Earth's shadow falls over the face of the moon in a total lunar eclipse.


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Health groups to address HIV/AIDS rate of blacks

Blacks continue to become infected with HIV and die of AIDS more often than the general population, and representatives of Marion County health organizations said Wednesday they will collaborate more to address that problem.


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US journal Science to tighten standards after Hwang fraud: editor

The prestigious US journal Science will tighten safeguards to prevent a repeat of the 2005 episode when it was forced to retract fraudulent stem cell research by a South Korean scientist, the magazine's editor said.


Guess who's not coming to dinner? Vladimir Putin was not invited to NATO's first summit in a country once incorporated into the Soviet Union, but that did not stop rumors that the Russian leader might show up ...Comment


One person wounded as volley of mortars hits southern Gaza ...

Palestinian militants fired a barrage of mortar shells at the Netzer Hazani settlement in southern Gaza Strip Thursday, wounding one man and damaging a house, the army said.


UN's Annan Warns of Nuclear 'Cascade' Risk

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned on Sunday the world could soon face a cascade of countries acquiring nuclear weapons unless it took action to tighten existing controls.


Employers' health premiums rose 11.2 percent this year, according to a benchmark study released yesterday that reinforces voter concerns about the US healthcare system.


The House agreed Thursday night to send more AIDS care money to rural areas and the South, overcoming angry opposition from big-state lawmakers who stand to lose millions.


ARGENTINA soccer coach Marcelo Bielsa quit today, just two weeks since he guided them to their first Olympic title. Bielsa, 49, nicknamed the "mad man" for his eccentric press conferences and his volatile


Judging by the statements of those who have the power to decide, an election will be held in Iraq on January 31 - come what may. Despite calls for a six-month delay from Iraqi political parties involved


DaimlerChrysler AG said Tuesday that it plans to transfer jobs from its automaking plant in Bremen, but said it was not a signal of layoffs to come.


GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney calls for fresh US strategy in war on terrorism

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney called for "new course" in the fight against terrorists Thursday and, in a swipe at Democrat John Edwards, said: "The war on terror is not a bumper sticker." Speaking to a conservative group, Romney argued that "there is a real war being waged by violent jihadists." The former Massachusetts governor did not mention Edwards by name, but the remark was clearly directed at the Democratic presidential candidate who has contended that the war on terror is little more than a "bumper sticker" slogan. Romney's speech to the American Enterprise Institute's World Forum in Beaver Creek, Colo., was closed to the public, but his campaign released his prepared remarks. He argued that to defeat the "global jihadist threat," the United States must institute a worldwide strategy in which it works more closely with allies, "brings more tools of our national power to bear," and tailors different strategies to specific countries deemed potential terrorism hot spots. "We need more than a change in direction. We need a new course altogether," Romney said.


October 20, 2004 - Yesterday, World Wrestling Entertainment announced it has filed suit against a number of parties regarding alleged bribery in the attainment of WWE license rights.


MARSH & McLENNAN, the worldâs biggest insurance broker, was last night facing a potentially crippling downgrade of its credit rating by Standard & Poorâs, after its borrowing power was all but frozen by its bankers.


Ben Bova: Exciting new era dawns in space flight

Oct. 4, 2004, on the 47th anniversary of Russia's launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, history was again made in space.


Relatives return to the scene of Russia's bloody three-day school siege, as the number killed reaches 330.


Timberlake may split with Diaz over fiery temper

The recent showdown with paparazzi might take a severe toll on Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz's  romance, as according to US Weekly Timberlake might not want Diaz's hot temper to burn up his career.


A takeover bid which would create the world's biggest gold company, with assets of $10bn, is reportedly being considered in South Africa.


Iraq army seen fit in 18 months, bombs kill 50

Bombers killed nearly 50 Iraqis on   Wednesday, mostly in Baghdad, but the top U.S. commander said a   security drive in the capital was making progress and local   forces could largely be running Iraq within 12 to 18 months.


Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, barely settled in her new office, will leave next week on a tour of eight European nations and the Middle East to start tackling a daunting foreign policy agenda, officials said.


Black Pinocchiotale of Migrant Dreams and Desperation

Some Italians want African illegal immigrants deported, others want them arrested, but theater director Marco Baliani believes one way to ease Italy's refugee crisis is with a long-nosed wooden puppet.


Moscow, Oct 5 (PTI) Major General Alu Alkhanov was today sworn-in as the President of Chechnya amid unprecedented security, nearly five months after his predecessor was assassinated.


A Piossasco, moglie dell'uomo in coma figlia ferita


Humans are likely to catch more than one form of mad cow disease, experiments in mice suggest. But the good news is that some people may have a genetic make-up that protects them against the disease.


Space shuttle leaves station after 9-day stay

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - Space shuttle Atlantis slipped out of its docking port at the International Space Station on Tuesday after a nine-day servicing call.


Bausch & Lomb sees recall hurting 2006 results

Bausch & Lomb Inc. , a troubled  eye care products maker, on Tuesday said 2006 pretax earnings  might miss its previous forecast by as much as 79 percent  because of market share losses, a worldwide recall of its  MoistureLoc lens care product and rising costs.


Bradley dissents in vote on House GOP rule change

New Hampshire Republican 1st District Congressman Jeb Bradley doesnât want suspected felons running the show in Congress. Bradley declined to support a party rule change approved


Ofgem, MoD attack pricey terror-friendly windmills

Military, regulators take Quixotic stance Britain's fledgling wind power industry has suffered blows from two directions over the weekend. The energy regulator, Ofgem, has attacked the system of subsidies given to wind-farm operators, saying it channels excessive profits to owners and does little to stimulate new build. On top of this, the ministry of defence (MoD) has said that wind farms cause unacceptable gaps in radar coverage, to the extent of leaving Blighty vulnerable to 9/11 style airborne attacks.â¦


Violations registered in Ukrainian presidential elections

Violations have been registered in the Ukrainian presidential elections on Sunday.


A soldier went on trial Tuesday in the alleged drowning of an Iraqi civilian who prosecutors said was pushed into the Tigris River because he had violated curfew.


To kick off Paris fashion week, the Louis Vuitton foundation announces a new building from the superstar architect


Close Vote Seen on U.A.W. Contract at Chrysler

Early voting on the contract between Chrysler and the U.A.W. has been mixed, raising concerns that it may not win approval from the union membership.


A dusk-to-dawn curfew is in place in the Iraqi city of Samarra following a major offensive Friday in which at least 109 insurgents and one American soldier were killed, military officials said.


Al via un piano per aiutare chi non riesce a pagare il mutuo


Disgraced Olympic shot put championIrina Korzhanenko from Russia has been expelled from the Athens Games after failing a drugs test, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday.


Progetto di legge dei ministri Ferrero e Melandri


If David Letterman hoped a deal with striking writers would help him in his battle for late-night supremacy with Jay Leno, it hasn't happened yet. Leno's NBC "Tonight" show averaged 5.17 million viewers last week, despite its writers being on strike and big-name celebrities being encouraged not to cross the picket line.


Resellers are expressing doubts over the move, saying they might go elsewhere if they can't get the IBM badge.


Actor Christopher Reeve Dies of Heart Failure

"Superman" actor Christopher Reeve,  who became a committed campaigner for spinal cord research  after being paralyzed in a riding accident nine years ago, died  of heart failure, his publicist said on Monday.


All the 24 people who were in a helicopter which crashed in Nepal have been killed,  officials say.


Josh Boone had a career-high 22 points and eight blocks to lead Connecticut to a 123-71 rout of Quinnipiac last night in Hartford.


Lebanon army storms militant posts at camp, 18 die

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Tank-led Lebanese troops overran several positions of al Qaeda-inspired militants at a Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon on Friday, and 18 people were killed in the fiercest fighting in two weeks.


Tom Watson won the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am for his first professional victory in Florida, closing with a 1-under 70 in cold and windy conditions Sunday for a one-stroke margin over Jay Haas and Andy Bean.


Mike Leigh says he is "overwhelmed" that Venice winner Vera Drake will open the London Film Festival.


Bush Raises Questions About CBS Documents

President Bush questioned the authenticity of documents aired by CBS News that said he received special treatment during his Vietnam-era service in the National Guard, according to a Bush interview published on Saturday.


Motorola and NTT DoCoMo plan to target Japanese business travelers with a new 3G handset next spring that will run on W-CDMA and GSM networks.


An ex-police worker, who conned his way to receiving an MBE from the Queen, is jailed.


Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Thursday that he would like to return to his home country to teach about business and management "after Thailand returns to democracy."


Upping the Odds: Settlement of Tribal Lawsuit Another Step Toward Casino

By Heather Rutz, The Lima News, Ohio  Feb. 2--LIMA -- A piece of property the Eastern Shawnee of Oklahoma have secured for a possible casino is significant in several ways.  It's next to land that was the tribe's last reservation in Ohio.


A series of 17th Century paintings worth 10 million euros (Â£7m) are stolen from a Netherlands museum.


Dolphins cut Green, three other veterans

The woeful Miami Dolphins have continued to reshape their roster by releasing quarterback Trent Green and several other veterans.


President Bush fought back Friday against a Republican revolt in the Senate over tough anti-terror legislation and rejected warnings that the United States had lost the high moral ground to adversaries. "It's flawed logic," he snapped.


Ray Ballentine was waiting for a sign to throw his support to Barack Obama. And when Obama coasted to victory in Iowa's caucuses, there it was Â evidence that the senator had the broad racial appeal to get to the White House.


US health officials shut the door Friday on the possibility of any flu vaccine from Chiron's troubled British plant ever reaching the United States this year.


Housing Starts Surge 6.4 Pct. in October

U.S. housing starts jumped a  larger-than-expected 6.4 percent in October to the busiest pace  since December as buyers took advantage of low mortgage rates,  a government report showed on Wednesday.


Commercial property owners all over the Boston area may be defaulting on loans to their empty buildings, but lenders are avoiding foreclosures.


Bhopal, Bbc: scuse per intervista falso portavoce Dow Chemical

La Bbc Ã¨ stata costretta oggi a chiedere scusa dopo aver mandato in onda l'intervista ad un falso portavoce della Dow Chemical, secondo il quale la multinazionale americana aveva deciso di accettare, per la prima volta, la piena responsabilitÃ  per il


An 1878 billboard promoting a "Buffalo Bill" Cody stage show has been restored, five years after it was discovered beneath the crumbling brick facade of a former hotel.


Yahoo's legal battle over Nazi items continues

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a District Court judgment on procedural grounds, opening up again the question of whether Yahoo is responsible under French law for information published on its Yahoo.com portal.


President Bush, reacting to disputed reports on Thursday that Palestinian Prime Minister Yasser Arafat was dead, said "God bless his soul" and promised to work toward a free Palestinian state.


FSU, Miami to battle as ACC rivals, this time

MIAMI - Friday may mark No. 5 Miamiâs entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference. However, you can forgive the Hurricanes if the game has a familiar feel to it.


New Century, other U.S. subprime lenders shares drop

This just in from London: the U.S.  subprime mortgage market is in a tizzy.


Middle East enters a 'post-Arafat era': News analysis

The death of Yasser Arafat, chairman of the Palestine National Authority (PNA), affects the nerve of the Middle East and the world as a whole.


Republicans candidates to debate tonight

Now it's the Republicans turn. The ten announced GOP presidential hopefuls will debate tonight at St. Anselm College on the same stage where eight Democrats faced off two nights ago.


ASIA/INDIA - Il ricordo dello tsunami del 2004 riaffiora nella mente dei pescatori del distretto di Kanyakumari, colpito da una violenta mareggiata che ha danneggiato case e strade Madras (Agenzia Fides) - Lo scorso fine settimana le parrocchie costiere delle diocesi di Kottar e Trivandrum, nellÂestremitÃ  meridionale del distretto di Kanyakumari, sono state pesantemente colpite da una fortissima mareggiata. Dalla prima settiman...


Television | 'The Shield' : The Best of the Bad Cops Keeps Walking a Hard Line

In its six seasons, âThe Shieldâ has won Emmys and Golden Globes but never squandered the stakes or the suspense of that first episode.


'I feel fine,' says McCartney after marriage break-up

Pop legend Paul McCartney said that he felt "fine" despite the breakup of his second marriage, and voiced his deep love for his first wife Linda as he unveiled his latest record.


Microsoft to authorize Yahoo proxy battle: report

Microsoft Corp will authorize a  proxy battle for Yahoo Inc this week to convince the Web  company's shareholders to agree on a takeover deal that the  Yahoo board so far has rejected, the New York Times' Dealbook  blog said on Tuesday.


Microsoft to Face Challenge Over Linux Licenses

PC Magazine - Linux supporters are preparing to counter a recent deal penned by Microsoft which establishes the principle of paying the software giant for the OS, whose license requires it to be free.


Stocks From the Sunny Side of the Street

Is sun worship bad for you? Forget the sunscreen -- consider solar power.


Police in tsunami-hit Thailand search for a Swedish boy feared kidnapped by child sex traffickers.


Bari -  - 22 Ottobre 2004 -- Il Gip di Bari Giuseppe De Benedictis ha accusato i quattro operatori della sicurezza italiani sequestrati in Iraq nell'aprile scorso di essere "mercenari" al servizio degli Stati Uniti.


Rogers Communications doubles dividend to C$1 a share

Rogers Communications said on Monday it  doubled its annual dividend to C$1.00 per share from 50  Canadian cents and offered revenue and operating profit outlook  for 2008.


Malawi unveils mass HIV testing campaign: report

Health officials in Malawi were preparing on Monday to launch a massive HIV testing programme to identify tens of thousands of people unknowingly infected with the virus in the southern African nation.


Bergamo, 17:43 - CALCIO, ATALANTA; DEL NERI: DOMANI IN CAMPO PER RUGGERI

Alla vigilia della trasferta con il Genoa, l'allenatore dell'Atalanta Gigi Del Neri manda un messagg...


Londra, 15:53 - CALCIO, SHEVA: IL MIO FUTURO E' IL CHELSEA, NO AL MILAN

In un'intervista al tabloid Sun Andriy Shevchenko dice che anche il prossimo anno  indosserà ...


Ronaldo likely to play against Venezuela, says Brazil doctor

Brazil striker Ronaldo is likely to face Venezuela in Saturday's World Cup qualifier despite strains in both thighs. "I believe that he won't miss out because, with this type


Thai Premier Creates Panel to Probe 84 Deaths in Southern State

Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he will set up an inquiry into the deaths of 84 people who suffocated after being taken to an army camp in the majority-Muslim southern province of Narathiwat.


Il giudice infligge anche un'ammenda di 50 mila euro


Monaco becomes 46th member of Council of Europe

The Principality of Monaco has become the 46th member of the oldest pan-European organization, the Council of Europe.


Militia, Shiite Leaders Bicker Over Shrine

NAJAF, Iraq - Militants loyal to firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr remained in control of a revered Shiite shrine at the center of the crisis in Najaf on Saturday, as they bickered with top Shiite religious leaders over how to hand the holy site over.    Despite the standoff, Najaf remained largely calm Saturday...


Australian aboriginal leaders are to argue in the High Court that British tests on their ancestral remains should be stopped.


Il compromesso sui contratti a termine disinnesca possibili maggioranze variabili in ParlamentoUn pasticcio nato dal timore che il testo portasse a nuovi esborsi per il Tesoro                                          "Rischiavamo un blitz centrista" e Palazzo Chigi apre a Confindustria                                                                                di ROBERTO MANIA


If you want a car that keeps its value, buy one of these. And don't buy it in orange. By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN/Money staff writer.


Daniel Briere will never be undervalued again. The skilled but undersized forward signed an eight-year, $52 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, immediately becoming the top player signed on the first day of the NHL's free agency period and leaving the Buffalo Sabres without one of their co-captains.


Katie Couric plans to leave Wednesday for an ambitious reporting trip to Iraq and Syria — the CBS anchor's first time in the war zone — in anticipation of a crucial military report on progress of the American effort.


Barry Manilow has canceled his three remaining performances at the Las Vegas Hilton to undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage in both hips, his publicist said.


Burt Rutan, the man who designed and masterminded the X-Prize winning SpaceShipOne, says the craft will only be used for people, not experiments.


By Associated Press  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An electrical problem forced NASA to postpone Wednesday's liftoff of the space shuttle Atlantis yet again, and engineers faced with a tight launch schedule struggled to understand the problem.


Shirley Robertson's Yngling crew win gold while Britain clinch two other sailing medals.


Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games without pay and fined an additional two weeks' salary by the league on Friday for violating the NFL substance abuse policy.


China slams province for ignoring TV sex ban

China's broadcast watchdog has slammed a provincial station for ignoring an order to remove sexually explicit television programs from the air, and demanded better "spiritual food" for viewers.


OGGI SU INTERNET/SPAGNA - Il PSOE perde mezzo milione di voti cattolici: Zapatero cosa farÃ ? Madrid (Agenzia Fides) - Un analisi del ABC presenta in numeri la situazione dell'anticlericalismo dei socialisti nelle ultime settimane....


All-Star Antawn Jamison takes over in the final minute with a dunk and the game-winning tip-in as the Wizards snap an eight-game losing streak with a 91-89 victory over the Clippers.


Jack Straw says the US is committed to a diplomatic approach to the question of Iran and nuclear weapons concerns.


A Mansion in Spain Where Mainly Evil Reigns

This would-be thriller shows no fearsome new way of presenting a haunted house and elicits not one palpitation from audiences paying for a few good jolts.


After a five-year absence, during which financial cable network CNBC provided occasional insights for a partner site generally judged to be less than competitive, the network has come back swinging this morning.


More books are sold on the internet than any other product and the number is increasing, research suggests.


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California - The pilot and designer of a private rocket plane say they are confident it could return to the sky next week in a quest to claim a multimillion-dollar prize.


Japan's princess gives birth to imperial male heir

Japan's Princess Kiko gave birth on   Wednesday to a baby boy -- the first male heir to be born into   the ancient imperial family in more than four decades, the   Imperial Household Agency said on Wednesday.


An era will come to an end when IBM sells off its computer manufacturing business, according to The New York Times. A Chinese company seems the likely buyer, and the deal should fetch upward of $2 billion.


Austria's Stefan Koubek is banned for three months after failing a drugs test.


Vaccine showing promise against virus that can cause cervical ...

Tests on a new vaccine against human papillomavirus infection could prevent cervical cancer in women worldwide. Human papillomavirus, called HPV, is a common sexually-transmitted infection, and certain types of the virus cause cervical cancer in women.


Judge rules insurance covers New Orleans homeowners

A Louisiana federal judge has ruled many New Orleans homeowners whose houses sustained water damage after Hurricane Katrina are not excluded from coverage under their insurance policies, a judgment that represents a loss for the insurance industry.


Tolerating criminal activity is incompatible with administering justice, a senior Catholic cleric has said.


Shares in PeopleSoft surged in New York after Larry Ellison's Oracle tabled a take-it-or-leave-it $8.8 offer for the business software company.


Yemeni security forces kill a convicted al-Qaeda fugitive who escaped from jail earlier this year, officials say.


Likability is key in U.S. presidential race

John Edwards wears jeans on the stump. Mike Huckabee plays bass guitar with local bands before his speeches and all the main candidates have been accompanied by family or people close to them on the campaign trail.


The French pharmaceutical company has lost a crucial slice of the U.S. market and seen its shares tumble. Talks of an acquisition could be food for thought.


INDIANAPOLIS - Another year, with another team, this doesn't happen. The Chargers are supposed to be front-running surfsiders who fold up like a beach umbrella when fortunes turn against them.


Bucarest, 16:48 - CALCIO, STEAUA: SI E' DIMESSO HAGI

Gheorge Hagi si è dimesso da tecnico della Steaua Bucarest. La decisione a 24 ore di distanza...


La donna sarebbe l'unica indagata per il tentato omicidio


UPDATE 1-Devon to sell oil properties, buyback shares

Devon Energy Corp. (DVN.A: Quote, Profile, Research) set a two-for-one stock split and plans to buy back up to 10 percent of its stock, as soaring oil and gas prices pushed up


Kerkorian aide quits GM board, stock drops

Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian on Friday shelved plans to raise his stake in General Motors Corp.  and his financial adviser on GM quit the automaker's board days after GM nixed a three-way alliance with Renault-Nissan.


A couple of men chartered the Joe Cool for a trip to the Bahamas. The boat was found floating north of Cuba, its crew missingâand feared dead. Two men are in custody. A ghost-ship story.


Parigi, 11:28 - CALCIO, PSG: DHORASOO VERSO IL BOLTON

Sembra ormai vicina alla conclusione l'avventura di Vikash Dhorasoo al Paris Saint Germain. Dopo ave...


Anti-secession legislation proposes reunification through use of ...

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress adopts draft anti-secession legislation. Congress is scheduled to discuss it in March.


FBI agents working in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, tried repeatedly over the past two years to distance themselves from aggressive military interrogation tactics that they feared could damage future terrorism prosecutions, newly released documents show.


Si attende la disponibilita' di Federmeccanica a negoziare


Nel nord-est del Paese, non si ha notizia di vittime


A judge should order the destruction of two condo towers being built for an oceanfront resort that carries the name of Donald Trump, according to a lawsuit filed by a Miami architect who claims the billionaire and a hotel developer took his design.


A former Ku Klux Klansman imprisoned for the 1963 church bombing that killed four black girls has been moved to a hospital and is critically ill, prison officials and relatives said Thursday.


US, Russian Astronauts Land Safely in Kazakhstan

Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and American astronaut Mike Fincke had been in space since April. While in space they carried out four space walks, including one crucial mission to repair


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Friday that Iran would defend its nuclear program, describing his country as a potential role model for others trying to develop advanced technology


Vitamin supplements increase the death rate of people taking them, medical researchers have found - but they don't know why. About one in three women and one in four men in Britain take dietary supplements to boost their health.


On the busiest primary day of the season, voters picked candidates with a variety of political leanings, giving no clear hint of what November will bring. New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton trounced her Democratic primary opponent. Moderate Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island defeated a conservative challenger. In Arizona, conservative Randy Graf won the GOP nomination for the House.


Brema, 14:36 - CALCIO, WERDER: AL BANDO TIFOSI VIOLENTI

Il club tedesco del Werder Brema vieterà l'ingresso allo stadio alle frange estremiste della ...


London shares close flat as DJIA stumbles on disappointing job data

Leading shares closed the session flat, after a sew-saw afternoon session, with New York hitting session lows as investors fretted over the robustness of the economy after weaker-than-expected employment data, dealers said.


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Homeless Paris woman carried nearly 70,000 euros

Social workers in Paris were astonished to find more than 68,400 euros (94,250 dollars) on a homeless woman when they moved her off the street last week, police said.


Civil servants still sticking unencrypted data in the post

Court case CDs go missing Groundhog Data Today's story of a cretinous government data giveaway is brought to you by... the Ministry of Justice.â¦


German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended   Pope Benedict on Saturday against allegations that he had   attacked Islam as worldwide Muslim fury continued over a speech   he made earlier this week.


Mantova, 17:59 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: RIFINITURA SULLA TATTICA

Allenamento di rifinitura sulla tattica per il Mantova in vista della gara di sabato a Pescara. Al t...


Lo afferma Assogestioni, gestioni assicurative positive


Troy Vincent would have preferred Bryant Gumbel kept his views to himself rather than using his TV show as a forum to harshly criticize the NFL's relationship with its players' union.


'Reckless' French MP denies worsening hostage crisis

PARIS, Oct 4  - A French MP behind a failed bid to free two French reporters held hostage in Iraq defended his freelance operation Monday amid sharp official and media criticism that he may have endangered their lives.


The director of hit movie Amelie loses his court battle  to prove his latest film is French enough to vie for awards.


McCarthy's late header sends Porto through

DEFENDING champions Porto sneaked through to the knockout phase of the Champions League with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea last night.


Tiger travels to Ireland amid win streak

Tiger Woods settled over his ball in the ninth fairway and was ready to pull the trigger on a 7-iron when he broke the silence with an important question.


Arch Chemicals, Inc. Conference Call Announcement; Monday, October 30, 2006 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time

Arch Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:ARJ) conference call to review third quarter 2006 results will be held on Monday, October 30, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) by Michael E. Campbell, Chairman, President and CEO, and Louis S. Massimo, Executive Vice President and CFO.


Ministero Salute, ancora in corso le analisi chimiche


Indonesia Police Say Five Linked to Embassy Blast

Indonesian police said on Friday they had a fifth person in custody believed to be linked to the bombing of Australia's embassy in Jakarta that killed nine people earlier this month, an officer said on Friday.


U.S. stock index futures pointed to a flat market open on Thursday as investors prepared for the release of two major investment bank earnings reports and a set of inflation data.


At least eight people were killed and 30 others wounded in a car bombing near a checkpoint outside the heavily guarded Green Zone in central Baghdad on Monday, doctors at a hospital said.


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.


One of the big mysteries in recent college football history remains the unexpected resignation of Lou Holtz in 1996 as Notre Dame's head coach.


U.S. Forces Storm Iraqi Town, Say 109 Rebels Killed

SAMARRA, Iraq  - U.S.-led forces stormed Samarra  Friday and said more than 100 guerrillas were killed in air  strikes and street-to-street combat during a major new American  offensive to wrest control of the Iraqi town.


L'inchiesta. Ecco la perizia sui contatori alterati. L'accusa dei pm: truffaLe membrane dei misuratori hanno perso elasticitÃ  ma non sono state sostituite                                          La grande beffa del gas fantasma "Fino al 15% pagato e non consumato"                                                                                di EMILIO RANDACIO e WALTER GALBIATI


Ah, the Genteel, Civilized World of Croquet. Well, Not Quite.

The sociology of croquet might be seen as a microcosm of the deterioration of manners and civility in America.


Number of children taking antidepressants dropped, study finds

NEW YORK -- The number of children taking antidepressants has dropped dramatically since the Food and Drug Administration cautioned that the drugs can provoke suicidal behavior, according to a study.


Update 1: Tokyo Stocks Plunge in Morning Trading

Tokyo stocks fell sharply Monday morning due to economic uncertainties following powerful earthquakes that hit northern Japan over the weekend.


Microsoft vs European Commission: the verdict

Loses appeal but can ditch trustee oversight Microsoft has lost its appeal against European Commission charges of anti-competitive behaviour.â¦


Hynix reports strong earnings but notes weakness in chip prices

Hynix Semiconductor, one of the world's largest microchip makers, said its net profit rose fourfold in the third quarter of this year due to strong chip sales but cautioned that earnings had been hit by weaker prices.


Two Syrians Sentenced to Death for April Attack

Two Syrians have been sentenced to death and two others to life in prison for a car bomb attack and gunbattle that killed four people in Damascus, the official SANA news agency said on Thursday.


A new row engulfs European Commission over an undisclosed conviction of one of its members.


British forces formally handed over responsibility for Basra province Sunday, the last region in Iraq under their control.


Prosecutor says no plans to quizz Madeleine's parents

The Portuguese prosecutor in charge of the case of missing British four-year-old Madeleine McCann said on Wednesday he had no plans to re-interview her parents who where recently named suspects.


England captain David Beckham is starting to compile the defence of his self-confessed deliberate booking against Wales to try to avoid a disciplinary charge.


Exercise May Beat Fatigue in Prostate Cancer

Staying active through moderate walking may help prevent fatigue in men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer, a UK study shows.


Citigroup named Sallie Krawcheck, currently head of Smith Barney, as chief financial officer and head of strategy - cementing her position as the most powerful woman on Wall Street.


Primitive Bats Took to the Wing, but They Didnât Have That Ping

The most primitive bat ever discovered could fly but not navigate by sound, scientists have reported.


Fired up after his convention, President Bush raced through three states he lost in 2000, on a drive Friday to spur his backers to the polls in November. "It's a time for choosing," Bush said.


As Slovaks gear up to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the end of communism a poll out Monday suggested a majority are unhappy with post-communist reforms.


By AMY WESTFELDT  NEW YORK - The search for the remains of Sept. 11 victims has moved across the street from the site of the World Trade Center to the lot of a destroyed church, where important relics, including the bones of three saints, may also be buried.


Bush asks Sinn Fein chief to back N. Ireland peace plan

LONDON -- President Bush called Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams yesterday to help clinch a peace deal in Northern Ireland, as the party said it would hold unprecedented talks with the province's police chief.


After steamrolling  through the Golden Globes and threatening the Oscars, the  Hollywood writers strike may also deflate a third marquee award  show -- the Grammys.


Varsity rivals face off in age-old contest

Slap shots and body checks in frozen  climes does not sound British, but Cambridge and Oxford say  their annual ice hockey match is the sport's oldest rivalry.


Dopo che un radioamatore veneziano ha captato segnale myday


President Bush publicly directed his transportation secretary today to take steps to reduce delays in the nationâs airspace, beginning in New York.


ATHENS, Greece - Manu Ginobili heaved the ball the length of the court to Luis Scola, who dunked on Richard Jefferson with four seconds remaining Friday in the Olympic men's semifinal between the United States and Argentina.


McDonald's employees trained in skills needed to run outlets for the fast-food chain can get credit toward high school diplomas, the British government announced Monday.


Dot Earth Blog: A Legal Guardian of the Future?

Do future generations need a legal representative today to protect their interests? Some legal and environmental scholars think so.


The fire broke out in a four-story, multiple-family home in the Highbridge neighborhood, officials said.


Fashion Review: Ralph Lauren, Fabulous City Slicker

Ralph Laurenâs New York-centric 40th anniversary collection was a vigorous display of imagination and wit.


North Korea Delegate Warns of 'Snowballing' War Danger

North Korea's chief delegate to the United Nations General Assembly said on Monday the danger of war on the Korean peninsula is "snowballing


The trade deficit dropped sharply in April as strong overseas demand pushed American exports to an all-time high.


Update 4: Tokyo Stocks Rise, Dollar Up Against Yen

Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, following earlier gains by US shares on Wall Street. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.


The quest for thicker lashes and defined eyes should get safer on Jan. 1, when Minnesota bans mercury from mascara, eye liners and skin-lightening creams.


Microsoft's Soapbox returns with filtering technology

Blog: Video-sharing site once plagued by copyright violations now features filtering system from Audible Magic.


More Winter Weather Headed For California

Los Angeles -- Blustery winds, record rainfall and mudslides have blocked highways and shut off power for thousands of homes and businesses in California.


Suicide Blast at Baghdad Funeral of Bomb Victim Kills Dozens

BAGHDAD, Jan. 1 -- By the time he reached the front gate of his neighbor's house, just minutes after the blast, Adil Ahmed saw flames leaping off the funeral tent. The guests' cars parked outside were blasted and burned. Some of the mourners were screaming with grief and rage, and many others were...


Storm Causes Mudslides, Floods in Calif.

A powerful storm moved along the coast Tuesday, causing highway-blocking mudslides, flooding and power outages. Up to a foot of rain was possible in one mountain area.


Japan Seeks Iraq Hostage Release as Deadline Nears

Japan sought international help on  Thursday for a Japanese man held hostage in Iraq, with less  than 24 hours to go for a deadline set by his captors to behead  him unless Tokyo withdraws its troops.


Samsung, Seagate expand hard-drive gene pool

Blog: Samsung announces a 1.8-inch, 120GB drive; a 2.5-inch, 120GB hybrid drive; and a 3.5-inch 1-terabyte drive, while Seagate goes rugged with an 80GB model.


David Blaine stunt ends with a crash in New York

David Blaine's latest stunt ended with a crash on Thursday when the performer escaped from shackles in a gyroscope 50 feet above New York's Times Square, leapt and fell through a plywood stage below.


A pensioner died weeks after being left at the wrong home by an ambulance crew, an inquest hears.


The San Diego Chargers' new quarterback, cool in the pocket and crisp with his passes, threw for 169 yards and led the Chargers on two early scoring drives Saturday night in a 17-3 victory over Green Bay.


With deal, vote nears on intelligence bill

The House of Representatives met Tuesday for what supporters of the intelligence reorganization bill expect will be the legislation's passage, thanks to a compromise that won the endorsement of House Armed Services Committee Chairman


Two solid weeks for Seattle defense, but offense needs a boost

Mike Holmgren is thrilled to be 2-0 and quite pleased with his team's defensive effort in a 10-6 win at Tampa Bay. He praised punter Tom Rouen for outstanding kicking.


WWE License Acquired Fraudulently; THQ Games In Jeopardy

October 19, 2004 - The Associated Press today reports on a serious scandal involving the WWE toy and game licensing that allows THQ to make and sell Smackdown and Wrestlemania titles.


In arrivo un kolossal su Balaguer con De Niro, prodotto dalla Lux Vide di Bernabei Per il ruolo principale in ballo anche Nicolas Cage e Antonio Banderas                                            De Niro contro il "Codice" l'Opus Dei finanzia il film                                                                                DI ORAZIO LA ROCCA


Over 50 per cent of Viagra sold online is fake

Six websites selling fake Viagra face prosecution after an undercover inquiry found that at least half of all impotence drugs being sold over the internet are counterfeit.


VATICANO - Papa Benedetto XVI ripercorre le tappe del suo viaggio in Turchia: ÂLo Spirito Santo renda fecondo questo viaggio apostolico, e animi nel mondo intero la missione della Chiesa, istituita da Cristo per annunciare a tutti i popoli il vangelo della veritÃ , della pace e dellÂamoreÂ CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - LÂudienza generale di mercoledÃ¬ 6 dicembre si Ã¨ svolta in due momenti: prima il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI ha incontrato nella Basilica Vaticana alcuni gruppi di fedeli dallÂItalia, in particolare i pellegrini dall...


Apple Computer Inc. AAPL.O on  Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that blew past even the  highest Wall Street forecasts on skyrocketing sales of its iPod  digital music players and the highest number of Macintosh  computers sold in more than four years.


U.N. Says Bugging Device Found at Its Geneva HQ

The United Nations said on Thursday a secret listening device had been found in a posh meeting room of its European headquarters in Geneva.


Hattie Irving, an 81-year old Iowan, has never participated in her state's presidential caucuses, but she plans to this time Â to support Hillary Rodham Clinton.


Sarkozy becomes head of ruling French party

conservative party, a post that he is expected to use to launch a bid to become president. Just over 53 percent of registered UMP members, or 70,830, took part in the vote on Sunday.


Nepal king has birthday bash with little to celebrate

Nepal's King Gyanendra will kick off two days of festivities to mark his 60th birthday, but with a dark cloud hanging over his crown and more protests planned he will have little to celebrate.


UN Agency Welcomes Iran's Suspension of Nuclear Program

The 35 countries of the United Nations nuclear agency board, including the United States, passed a long-awaited resolution today welcoming Iran's total freeze of a sensitive part of its nuclear program.


When Reporters Chose Sides: Spain Looks Back at Its Civil War

A traveling exhibition commemorates the innovative journalism from the period in the late 1930s when the literary elite descended on Spain.


Dell earnings beat Wall St estimates, shares leap

Dell Inc.  comfortably beat analysts' estimates for quarterly earnings on Tuesday as it sold more laptops and increased sales in China and Europe, sending its shares nearly 10 percent higher.


The US poverty rate rose, incomes stagnated, and more Americans went without health insurance last year, even though economic growth surged, according to Census Bureau data released yesterday.


AUSTRALIA and India have remained the stand out markets for PC growth in the Asia Pacific region, growing 30 and 19 per cent respectively in the third quarter, according to new research.


Wall St futures fall, point to further sell-off

Futures on leading U.S. stock market indexes fell before the start of Wall Street trading on Tuesday, signaling that American shares would join the global equities sell-off.


Top seeds Chakvetadze, Hantuchova advance in Paris

Top seeds Anna Chakvetadze of Russia and Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia both got off to winning starts by booking their spots in the quarter-finals of the WTA Paris Indoor Open here on Thursday.


Singapore says it hopes to double manufacturing output in 15 years even as regional competition heats up from lower-cost rivals such as fast-growing China and India.


Sweden's centre-right leader Fredrik Reinfeldt names his government, including ex-PM Carl Bildt.


Battle of Seattle protestors win case against city

A federal jury found the city of Seattle guilty on Tuesday for violating the constitutional rights of about 170 demonstrators protesting globalization during the 1999 World Trade Organization meetings.


PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles finally figured out how to advance past the NFC Championship game. After losing three successive times, the Eagles posted a 27-10 victory over Atlanta yesterday, punching a ticket to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1981.


A NASA spacecraft will fly by the planet Mercury on Monday, the first visit to the sun's closest neighbor since the 1970s.


The guys who brought you the Zune have come up with a cool new machine. Really.


Conferita al comico dall'Universita' di Firenze


Gore Unleashes Fury on Democrats' Behalf

Al Gore's stiff jokes are gone now, replaced by recount jokes. The cautious campaigner of 2000 is gone, too, replaced by a fire-breathing Bush basher.


Allarme lanciato dal procuratore nazionale Vigna


UK rail and bus operator FirstGroup is buying US yellow school bus and Greyhound coach operator Laidlaw.


Agassi Handles Friend; Now Faces Tougher Foe

efore facing an opponent, particularly a top-flight one, Sargis Sargsian sometimes receives advice from Andre Agassi. In a telephone conversation the night before the match, Agassi will


Onslaught on Samarra escalates in 'dress rehearsal' for major US ...

US-led forces continued their offensive on the rebel stronghold of Samarra yesterday, with the death toll rising to 125 Elsewhere, 12 people were killed in clashes in Sadr City, and


Great Glastonbury getaway after mammoth music mudbath

Bedraggled, soaked and muddy from head to toe, the 177,500 revellers who partied at the giant three-day Glastonbury Festival began their slow slog through the bog to get home Monday.


By Gerald Chuah  THE Internet is an information superhighway. It is also a good way to make money, via selling information online.   With a billion people surfing the Internet these days, it has now become a new frontier for business and marketing opportunities.


ATHENS - The Olympic oracles had long prophesized doom for the Summer Games' Greek homecoming. Unfinished venues. Lax security.


Australia beat New Zealand by five wickets in the Commonwealth Bank Series at Melbourne.


CBS plans to announce on Wednesday that it is trying one of the first serious experiments with cellphone advertising that is customized for a personâs location.


Before the Bell: Fifth Third Bancorp Off

Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp FITB.O  fell 7.6 percent before the bell on Friday the morning after  the ninth-largest U.S. bank said fourth-quarter profit will  fall well short of analysts' forecasts,


The Chemical Brothers and Graham Coxon record "soundtracks" for artworks at London's Tate Modern gallery.


Foreign Minister Alexandr Vondra on Wednesday voiced support for a U.S. missile defense base in the region that would protect America and Europe from intercontinental ballistic missiles.


Fazio: Â«Lâincertezza si supera innovandoÂ»

ROMA - Â«Lâespansione delle transazioni finanziarie Ã¨ stata negli ultimi tre o quattro lustri nettamente piÃ¹ rapida della forte crescita degli scambi commerciali e dellâattivitÃ  economica: si avverte lâesigenza di un nuovo ordine monetario


Straw's veil comments spark Muslim anger

By Michael Holden A senior British cabinet minister said Muslim women who wore full veils made community relations "more difficult", sparking criticism on Friday from Islamic groups.Comment


UN officials say Palestinian girl shot by Israeli troops while in ...

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip UN officials say a ten-year-old Palestinian girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head by Israeli forces while sitting in school.


Electricity shortages, now expected to be a fact of life for the next five years, are threatening economic growth.


Bans on foreign, Kurdish and even some ancient Persian names for newborns have been around since the Islamic Revolution but are now letting up slightly


Cyndi Lauper likes the sound of commercials

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - If you're looking to break into the music business, U.S. singer Cyndi Lauper has a suggestion -- take the commercial route.


Retail sales rose more than twice as much as expected in May, while import prices surged, adding to recent data suggesting the U.S. economy is recovering strongly after a slowdown in the first quarter.


Toshiba, Pioneer downgrade forecasts in face of price pressure

Japanese electronics giant Toshiba said it was lowering its sales and profits forecast for the year to March in the face of pricing pressures in the semiconductor market even as it reported continued profits for the nine months to December.


A third GSM operator has been established in Belarus, according to local media reports.


resident Bush sent a $2.9 trillion spending plan to a Democratic-controlled Congress on Monday, proposing to spend billions more to fight the war in Iraq while squeezing the rest of government to meet his goal of eliminating the deficit


Making robots that interact with people emotionally is the goal of a European  project led by British scientists.


Blockbuster, Netflix settle patent dispute

Video rental chain Blockbuster Inc.  said on Wednesday it has settled a patent dispute with rival  Netflix Inc..


Gates seeks Pakistani help for NATO offensive

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan  - Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed plans for a spring offensive against the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan when he met Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Monday.


French and German leaders get involved with Airbus rescue plan

Arguments over a rescue plan for Airbus could be decided by French and German government leaders on Friday amid warnings to politicians that cutbacks are now urgent despite conflicts over national interests.


Palestinian leader back in Bethlehem for Christmas

Interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Bethlehem under heavy security this evening for Christmas celebrations. It was the first time in four years that a Palestinian leader has spent the holiday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus.


Dow, S&P fall on inflation worries, HP results

U.S. blue-chip stocks fell on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected inflation data dimmed hopes for an interest-rate cut and computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co.  failed to impress investors with its latest earnings report.


Policeman Killed as Nepal Siege Grips Capital

Suspected insurgents shot dead a  policeman in Nepal's capital on Saturday as the military said  it could escort food shipments into the city to ease a  rebel-inspired blockade.


Sri Lankans miffed as artists poke fun at war

Two Danish artists travelling the world's hotspots from Baghdad to Serbia to poke fun at conflict slapped stickers with ironic messages across the Sri Lankan capital on Monday -- but the joke was lost on residents.


Virgin Media, the UK's leading cable television company, could be taken private for more than Â£5.5bn.


Since debuting so successfully in the opener two weeks ago, true freshman quarterbacks Brent Schaeffer and Erik Ainge have been the talk of Tennessee football.


Oltre 300 mila spettatori, ora sei repliche a Parigi


The long boom that has sustained the Labour Party in power may be winding down, but the landing is unlikely to be hard


NEW YORK - Former President Bill Clinton was in good spirits Saturday, walking around his hospital room in street clothes and buoyed by thousands of get-well messages as he awaited heart bypass surgery early this coming week, people close to the family said.    Clinton was expected to undergo surgery as early as Monday but probably Tuesday, said Democratic Party Chairman Terry McAuliffe, who said the former president was "upbeat" when he spoke to him by phone Friday...


A man who created a "winning" Powerball ticket and planted it at work as a practical joke was sentenced to a year of probation for forgery and tampering with public records.


A magnitude 6.0 quake—the strongest in the Gulf of Mexico in 33 years—startled many people in the southern U.S. but caused little or no damage.


BERLIN, Feb 13 (IPS) - The bruising treatment of youngsters in many parts  of the world, and the use of child soldiers in war-torn parts of  Africa has emerged as a recurring theme at the ten-day Berlin  International Film Festival, which ends here Sunday.


Barratt Developments cements bid for Wilson Bowden

Barratt Developments has confirmed that it has agreed to buy rival housebuilder Wilson Bowden for about 2.2 billion pounds.


Italian President Has Pacemaker Installed

Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi underwent surgery to install a pacemaker on Saturday, his office said.


AOL says it looks like spammers are starting to give up

NEW YORK AOL says it looks like some spammers are starting to throw in the cyber towel. The world's largest Internet service provider says that the number of attempted e-mails was down 500 (m) million -- or


Immigrazione: al Meeting di Cl si riapre la ferita nella ...

Il Ministro degli Interno Pisanu: "Eâ ora di rivedere la Bossi-Fini". Calderoli (Lega): "Pisanu Ã¨ un democristiano". RIMINI Parole pesanti al Meeting di Rimini che riaprono antichi dissapori tra la Lega Nord ed il Ministro degli Interno Giuseppe Pisanu.


Philippines Buries Dead; TyphoonÂs Toll at 406

Officials warned that the death toll would certainly climb and that there was little hope of finding more survivors.


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


NASA plans to break the aircraft speed record for the second time in 7 1/2 months next week, by flying its X43a scramjet 110,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean at speeds close to Mach 10.


BOSTONâThe Red Sox are at least making a point to themselves this weekend, even if their quest to catch the Yankees in the AL East is futile.


When the Lakers were dismantled last summer, the Sacramento Kings thought their biggest rivalry was finished. Turns out Kobe Bryant and his new teammates are ready to start it up again.


Investigators Find Deceptive Practices at Aon, Too

Investigators for the New York attorney general have discovered evidence of deceptive and coercive practices, at Aon, the world's second-largest broker of insurance.


Indigenous activist and Nobel winner Rigoberta Menchu says she will run for president in Guatemala.


Ciudad Real, 18:02 - CICLISMO, VUELTA: LO SPAGNOLO ARRIETA VINCE LA 19/A TAPPA

Lo spagnolo della AG2R Josè Luis arrieta ha vinto la diciannovesima tappa della Vuelta di Spa...


Images of Saturn sent back to Earth by the Cassini spacecraft reveal a newly discovered ring and at least one new moon, scientists say.


Lopez's ex-husband ordered to pay actress $545,000

A California judge on Wednesday  formally ordered the former husband of Jennifer Lopez to pay  the singer-actress $545,000 for trying to publish a tell-all  book about their relationship.


World on brink of deal to combat global warming

Campaigners and officials celebrate last-minute compromise at Bali conference


Buffett to start up municipal bond insurer: WSJ

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is set to launch a bond insurer targeting local governments, seeking to profit from troubled credit markets, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.


Richard Corliss on Brian Stokes Mitchell, BroadwayÂs charismatic almost-star


Calcio, processo Juve-doping: probabile un nuovo rinvio

Processo Juve-doping, si prospetta un nuovo rinvio dopo quello maturato ieri, giornata tempestosa, al 15 ottobre. Lo ha lasciato capire il presidente dell'ordine degli avvocati di Torino, Antonio Rossomando


King Tut Exhibit Could Prove to Be Gold Mine

The gilded treasures of King Tutankhamun are on their way back to the United States in what could prove a gold rush for Egypt and big business.


Millions of American schoolchildren are offered religiously-inspired "sex education" courses that are riddled with falsehoods, a congressional staff report has found.


North Korean leader Kim Jong Il praised his country's scientists and technicians for developing software programs that state media said Tuesday have reached a "world level."


Consumer confidence higher than expected

Falling gasoline prices helped ease American shoppers' worries in September, sending a gauge of consumer sentiment higher than analysts expected.


SpaceShipOne pioneer Burt Rutan gives a glimpse of what paying passengers can expect when they travel into space.


OVERLAND PARK, Kansas  - For the fourth time in eight years, the Kansas Board of Education is preparing to take up the issue of evolution and what to teach -- or not teach -- public school students about the origins of life.


Vivendi Universal Raises Profit Forecast

Vivendi Universal raised its 2004  earnings forecast as it reported a 19 percent increase in  underlying third-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven mainly by  strong mobile phone sales.


A suicide blast tore through a crowd watching a dog fight in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Sunday, killing 80 people, officials said, in the deadliest attack since the 2001 fall of the Taliban.


ST. LOUIS - Like so many other riveting contests in this most magical of baseball post-seasons, last night's Game 6 of the NL Championship Series was decided by a walkoff home run, sending the St.


U.S. July Output Up; Factories Run Faster

U.S. industrial output advanced in  July, as American factories operated at their highest capacity  in more than three years, a Federal Reserve report on Tuesday  showed.


I just read an article on the Village Voice website that summed up one of the complaints I have had for some time about the Democratic Party: They won't fight.  At the same time, they are trying to convince conservative voters to vote for them instead of the Republicans and are losing votes on the liberal side as a result.   For both of these problems, I blame the Democratic Leadership Council.


Shangri-La No More: The Dragons Have Settled In

Visitors to Tibet can see clearly that commercialism has invaded this ancient land.


By JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON - Two U.S. astronauts planned to make the fourth spacewalk in a week on Sunday, as critical Russian computers which had failed last week in the international space station continued their recovery to normal operations.


A sarcophagus containing a headless skeleton dating from 410 AD is found outside London's Roman walls.


Report Says AIDS and HIV is Spreading Faster Among women

December first is World AIDS Day. This year, the campaign centers on women and girls. They now make up almost half of all people infected with the virus that causes AIDS.


Is MTV working on a branded social network?

Rumors are floating that the Viacom-owned brand has a standalone social networking property in the works. But it's murky. Really murky.


If your identity is being used by someone else, then his overdose is not your business.


EU Rejects Sarkozy's Call for Standard Tax Rates, Aid Cuts

European Union regulators rejected a call by French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy for an EU-wide corporate tax code to prevent low-tax Eastern European economies from poaching jobs from the west.


Israeli Tourists Targeted in Deadly Egypt Bombings

Description: NPR's Noah Adams talks to NPR's Julie McCarthy, reporting from Eilat, Israel on the Israeli-Egyptian border, about bombings at two Egyptian resorts Thursday evening.


A list of guide prices for items commonly claimed by MPs on expenses is to remain secret, a tribunal has ruled.


Wars don't fuel African HIV crisis: study

War, refugee crises and large-scale rape of women in sub-Saharan African nations have not spawned higher HIV infection rates in this region hard hit by AIDS, according to a study contradicting a common belief.


U.S. incomes and spending rose in October, providing the means for consumers to keep spending as the holiday shopping season approached, while core consumer prices rose modestly, the government reported on Thursday.


Jackson Now Regrets Paying Off Molestation Claims

Michael Jackson tried to "buy peace" in the past by paying to settle child molestation claims but now -- facing trial in another abuse case -- wishes he had fought his accusers in court, a lawyer for the pop star said on Friday.


Catania, 13:56 - CALCIO, CATANIA: RINNOVATO ACCORDO CON MAZDA

E' stato rinnovato stamattina l'accordo economico che lega il Catania alla Mazda. La conferenza stam...


In Terrorism Fight, Wariness Tempers Optimism

Six years after the Sept. 11 attacks, public opinion on terrorism is delicately balanced between confidence and caution.


Targeting Poor Rental Conditions: Proposed Tracy Program Would Require Inspections

By Jake Armstrong, The Record, Stockton, Calif.  Mar. 6--TRACY -- Some residents live in homes heated by ovens. Others sleep on rear patios fashioned into makeshift apartments. They pay rent to stay there.


Trouble seen for solitary, substance-using teens

Teens who drink, smoke cigarettes or use marijuana by themselves are more likely to have health and behavioral problems as young adults than those who do the same things with others, researchers reported on Thursday.


Customers are getting Botox shots in settings that are   more salon than  doctorâs office.


Hearings for Moroccan suspects postponed

Hearings for the 56 people rounded up in a recent anti-terror sweep in Morocco scheduled for this week have been postponed to an unspecified date, judicial officials said Tuesday.


Tornadoes kill at least 20 across U.S. South

Tornadoes swept across the southern United States and killed at least 20 people in three states, ripping up a hospital and high school where students huddled for shelter, authorities said on Friday.


Leggermente ritoccato il dato diffuso lo scorso 29 agosto


Actress Janet Leigh leaves unique legacy

In just a few moments on screen, Janet Leigh forever changed the hygiene habits of millions. The veteran actress, who died Sunday at 77, left moviegoers locking their bathroom


NY Times back Clinton as presidential nominee

Citing the depth of her knowledge and the force of her intellect, the New York Times editorial board on Thursday endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton's candidacy as the Democratic U.S. presidential nominee.


Steve Ballmer Q&A: Microsoft CEO on security, piracy, licensing ...

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer hosted a Q&A session for a handful of UK journalists in London on Sunday and silicon.com was there.


Doctors say Ukrainian presidential candidate Yushchenko poisoned

Ukrainian opposition leader and presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was the victim of poisoning by dioxin, his doctor said Saturday.


A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by the parents of JonBenet Ramsey against Fox News Channel, saying a network report unfavorable to the couple was not defamatory.


The talented but erratic forward Charlie Villanueva led the way with 21 points, making 9 of 13 shots from the field.


Cruise Ã¨ il miglior attore del 2004 secondo i lettori del mensile "Ciak". "The passion" votato come miglior film dell'anno. "Troy", il peggiore, Monica Bellucci, la piÃ¹ sopravvalutata. Castellitto il piÃ¹ amato tra gli italiani.


Technology Helps Surgeons Get Near-Perfect Knee Implant Alignment

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15  /PRNewswire/ -- Using image-guided technology, orthopaedic surgeons are able to align knee implants with near pinpoint accuracy.


UN says Sudanese rebel leaders violating ceasefire agreement

KHARTOUM - The United Nations has condemned the takeover of a town in Darfur by rebels. The UN's envoy to Sudan, Jan Pronk, says the assault leading to the capture violates a ceasefire agreement signed by rebel leaders.


An Iraqi insurgency group says it has released two French journalists held hostage since August, delivering them to the French Embassy in Baghdad, the Arab-language television network Al-Jazeera reported.


Porn star Ron Jeremy wants to be taken  seriously -- with his clothes on.


Some 'vampires' prefer energy over blood

A force as insidious as Dracula is quietly sucking a nickel of every dollar's worth of the electricity that seeps from your home's outlets.


A cervical cancer vaccine cold cut deaths by three quarters if given to all 12-year-old girls, a study says.


Parma, 12:20 - CALCIO, RUBA CAPPELLO A TREZEGUET: TIFOSO ARRESTATO

Ha sfilato il cappello a Trezeguet per avere un cimelio del campione ma è stato arrestato. Il...


Part one: Analysis paralysis One of the goals behind UML is to help stamp out ambiguity in specifications and designs. This is a good and noble goal, but UML is nobbled by its own nobility.â¦


Dad Bobby goes to 5-1 vs. Tommy as sub QB guides Seminoles after Rix is hurt in first quarter. BY JOSH ROBBINS. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Defense, the adage goes, wins championships.


L'allarme del ministro Pisanu: "Terroristi nei cortei sindacali"

ROMA - Sigle eversive diverse che vogliono coalizzarsi. Gruppi violenti che si infiltrano nelle manifestazioni sindacali. Al Qaeda che stende la sua ombra sul traffico degli immigrati. E internet come amplificatore di ultimatum e intimidazioni.


The 11.9 million viewers who watched "The Sopranos" finale brought HBO to the edge of a historic feat: a show on a pay cable network available in about 30 million homes was more popular last week than all but one show on the far larger world of broadcast television.


Graeme Souness was naturally delighted as Newcastle comfortably beat Sochaux 4-0 to book their place in the Uefa Cup knock-out stages.


UK Opposition Attacks U.S. for Shielding Blair

Britain's opposition Conservatives accused the White House on Saturday of barring their leader from meeting President Bush because he had criticized Bush's ally Tony Blair over Iraq.


At least 36 Maoist rebels and ten Nepalese security personnel were killed in clashes which began late Saturday night and continued until Sunday morning at Pandon village in Kailali district, an army official said Sunday.


Democrat John Edwards said Thursday that President Bush has done too little to make the nation safer, reaching out to women voters who have said in surveys they believe Bush would do a better job than the Democrats of protecting the country.


The DEC is to end advertising of the tsunami aid appeal as donations head towards Â£200m.


Big oil firms tell consumers: use less fuel

Some of the biggest Western oil   companies are urging consumers to use less energy to bring down   prices and slow rising global demand.


Iraq PM Adamant Jan. Election Will Be Held

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said  Sunday elections would be held on schedule in January despite a  surge in violence and more than a score of hostages under  threat of death from insurgents.


Republican angst over the war in Iraq may be helping fuel John McCain's rise as a top presidential contender, even though he has been the campaign's highest profile supporter of the unpopular conflict, according to surveys in early voting states and interviews with GOP pollsters.


Rimonabant ( Acomplia ) results in sustained weight loss for study ...

They lost weight, yes, but not in any way that's very impressive. According to early results, obese study participants lost 19 pounds over two years.


Jay-Z to Quit His Day Job as President of Def Jam

The rap superstar said Monday that he would end his unusual three-year turn in the corporate suite.


The U.S. and Europe headed toward a compromise solution Friday at the U.N. climate conference, breaking a deadlock over how ambitious the goal should be in negotiating future cutbacks in global warming gases, the German environment minister said.


Oil eases after topping $80 on supply fears

Oil prices dipped on Thursday but held near the previous day's record high above $80 a barrel, as dealers watched a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico after a sharp fall in U.S. crude stocks.


Princess Anne pays tribute to fallen airmen

The sun shone bright as Princess Anne yesterday laid a wreath at the foot of the Royal Air Force Memorial, in Floriana.


Steelers release St. Pierre, move up Brown

The Steelers released quarterback Brian St. Pierre on Saturday and called up Dante Brown from the practice squad to give them more strength at running back.


Sales of new homes plunged in August and prices posted their biggest year-on-year drop in nearly 37 years, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday, underlining the depth of problems facing the U.S. housing sector.


A Biman Fokker F28 skids of runway in Bangladesh

A Biman Bangladesh Fokker F28 skidded of the rain-drenched runway during a landing at Sylhet, northwest from the capital Dhaka. The 87 passengers were evacuated with the emergency escape and fell in a ditch full of water.


U.S. Says 3 at Guantanamo Not Enemy Combatants

The U.S. Navy ruled that three more  Guantanamo prisoners had been wrongly classified as enemy  combatants on Thursday, using a tribunal process that a federal  judge found constitutionally flawed earlier this week.


Industry, government reject mass cull of cows as too extreme

OTTAWA (CP) - The federal government and farmers are rejecting the prospect of a mass cull to protect the cattle industry from mad cow disease and to restore international confidence in Canadian beef.


Safin Claims First Title in Over Two Years

BEIJING -- Marat Safin won the China Open on Sunday, beating countryman Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 to claim his first title in two years.


France to probe bin Laden death report leak

France's Defense Ministry said on   Saturday a secret service report saying al Qaeda leader Osama   bin Laden had died could not be confirmed but said it would   launch an inquiry into the leak of secret documents.


Senator: Commander Told of Military Drain

A former Senate Intelligence Committee chairman asserted Sunday that the general who ran the war in Afghanistan said more than a year before the US-led invasion of Iraq


ODB, the rapper best known for his work with the Wu-Tang Clan and as a solo artist for his collaboration with Kelis on the track 'Got Your Money', has died.


After drawing its largest ever crowds, Eurobike clearly ranks as the industry's top international fall trade show.


First of three stage voting begins in Palestinian elections

More than 140 thousand Palestinians in the West Bank and east Jerusalem are voting Thursday to elect mayors and municipal councils for 26 towns and villages.


Gunmen kill four French tourists in Mauritania: police

Gunmen armed with assault rifles shot dead four French tourists from the same family and seriously injured a fifth in Mauritania on Monday, police said.


Kerry Goes Month Without News Conference

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has gone one month without having a news conference in spite of his pledge to hold one every month as president and his criticism of President Bush for rarely taking questions from the media.


Marcel Marceau, the world's best-known mime artist who for decades moved audiences across the globe without uttering a single word, has died aged 84.


Allawi threatens to mount assault on Falluja

IYAD Allawi, the interim prime minister of Iraq, threatened an assault on Falluja yesterday unless residents hand over militants, including America's foremost enemy.


A former Wal-Mart employee fired over an alleged conflict of interest accuses the firm's boss of also taking favours.


Good news for officials who are trying to cool an overheated economy; austerity measures to remain. BEIJING  - China reported a marked slowdown in investment and money supply growth Monday, but stubbornly


Xandros Joins Novell in Licensing Microsoft IP

Microsoft Corp. has signed another Linux distributor to a patent-licensing and collaboration deal similar to the one it struck with Novell Inc. last year.


Cassini's VIMS Detects Vast Polar Ethane Cloud on Titan

Cassini's Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS) has detected what appears to be a massive ethane cloud surrounding Titan's north pole. The cloud might be snowing ethane snowflakes into methane lakes below.


Abbott Adds Warnings to Arthritis Drug Label

Abbott Laboratories Inc. added  several new warnings to the label for its rheumatoid arthritis  drug Humira, according to a company letter released on Monday.


Former British PM Blair converts to Catholicism: officials

Former British prime minister Tony Blair has become a Roman Catholic, church officials said Saturday, ending widespread speculation that he would switch to the faith of his wife and four children.


Britain's Lewis Hamilton goes into the Brazilian Grand Prix confident he can become the first rookie to take the title.


Former premier Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party activists shout slogans and show signs saying "Bye Bye Romano", outside Rome's Palazzo Chigi premiers office, Wednesday Feb.Comment


Drought-prone Tanzania has been given permission to use Thailand's rain-making technology, Thai media report.


A labor dispute between the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and players has halted World Cup preparations and could result in the national team using replacement players for the Feb. 9 opening of the final round of qualifying in Trinidad & Tobago.


Karzai Hopes for Decisive First Round Presidential Election

Afghanistan's interim President Hamid Karzai says he hopes the country's first direct presidential election on October 9 will be decided in the first round.


Torino, 17:04 - CALCIO, TORINO; ZAC: A UDINE TANTI RICORDI

Alberto Zaccheroni torna a Udine, dove ha lasciato un ottimo ricordoi. "Ho tanti amici a Udine, tutt...


Hard core for core neutrality ICANN San Juan 2007 The fight over trademark rights got a welcome rematch last week, as the "free expression" contingency took the stage.â¦


Police investigating the death of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko are examining hours of CCTV footage of his  movements.


Previsioni degli esperti dell'istituto economico Diw


Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is so-called because it is immune to the antibiotic methicillin. But scientists at Worcestershire firm Pharmaceutica found this resistance coud be neutralised by an amino acid called glycine.


Israel Military, Religious Leaders at Odds over Gaza Withdrawal

Israel's top military leader blasted some Jewish religious leaders for urging followers to refuse to follow military orders to evacuate settlements, as part of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's disengagement plans.


Merck will survive crisis over Vioxx, CEO vows

For someone whose company is facing a federal criminal investigation, hundreds of lawsuits that could cost billions, and outrage in the medical world, Ray Gilmartin is putting on a brave face.


NBC: Rather's Story Wouldn't Happen Here

Dan Rather's lack of involvement in the discredited story about President Bush's military service was "shocking," NBC's chief said Friday, promising it would never have happened at his network.


Business & money: Â·  EC looks at forcing down price of mobile roaming Â·   Worries over high costs  for business


Sony unit posts gains, but Nokia struggles

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications exceeded market expectations on Thursday when it reported that net profit rose 45 percent in the third quarter, but Nokia's third-quarter report indicated the market leader was still struggling to get back on track.


ADV: The Sprint PCS Fair and Flexible Plan

Miscalculating your wireless minutes can cost you money. The Sprint PCS Fair and Flexible Plan adjusts to your usage every month so you can save up to $300 a year. Activate and save!


Lorena Ochoa didn't have a blueprint for becoming the best in the world, and she certainly didn't have a role model. Mexico had yet to produce anything resembling a world-class golfer, and Ochoa did not look like one at age 12.


CLEVELAND -- Former Bulls guard Ron Harper sat courtside at Gund Arena on Saturday night, shaking his head and laughing in disbelief at what has become of the team he helped win the last three of their six championships.


Vision for rebuilding New York's WTC site unveiled

Three celebrity architects on Thursday   unveiled designs for three new skyscrapers at the site   destroyed by the September 11 attacks, giving the world its   first comprehensive look at how the rebuilt World Trade Center   will look.


Texas Falcon Tracker Finds Foul Environment

MARATHON, Texas  - Naturalist-adventurer Alan  Tennant has tracked peregrine falcons across North America and  does not like what he sees.


Europe must find ways of adapting to a climate that may change drastically by mid-century, the European Environment Agency says.


South Korea's president warns influential US opinion formers not to take an aggressive stance on North Korea.


Roma, 20:27 - CALCIO, C1/A: PRO SESTO-VENEZIA 0-2 NELL'ANTICIPO

Il Venezia ha vinto 2-0 sul campo della Pro Sesto nell'anticipo della 2/a giornata del girone A del ...


Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury, ending the one-time Pro Bowler's season after seven games.


Suicide Attack Kills 1 in Israel; 16 Hurt

JERUSALEM - A Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up in Jerusalem on Wednesday, killing two Israeli policemen who had stopped her as she approached a crowded bus stop, authorities said. At least 16 people were wounded, authorities said...


Hartnett: Look for Wal-Mart to slash prices more

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


A female survivor of Islamabad's Red Mosque siege says she was prepared to die to defend the mosque.


Halting Palestinian rocket attacks could be crucial for Sharon's plan to abandon occupied Gaza next year. Criticism has soared since a. Palestinian rocket killed two Israeli toddlers at a border town last Wednesday.


Batting practice a new ballgame on Fox Sports

Like to get to the ballpark  early and take in some batting practice? Folks like to watch at  home, too; the ritual before the game represents the latest  frontier of baseball coverage on TV and online.


Dopo la cacciata di Buttiglione, l'Europarlamento approva la ...

Il Parlamento europeo ha approvato con 478 voti a favore, 84 voti contrari e 98 astensioni la mozione comune di Ppe, Pse, liberaldemocratici e Uen a sostegno della Commissione Barroso e nella quale i parlamentari chiedono l'impegno del presidente


FDA cautions doctors on suspect painkillers

Federal regulators Thursday urged doctors to think twice before prescribing several popular and controversial painkillers to their patients with histories of heart trouble.


Poland will demand EU treaty concessions: PM

Poland will push to get concessions on a  European Union voting system written into the new EU treaty  because the bloc's leaders already agreed to them verbally,  Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on Wednesday.


Chipmaker looks beyond upcoming quad-core tech to a "teraflop" processor with 80 cores. Also: Steeley chip to cut UMPC prices.


Chirac says Turkey's EU bid 'not a done deal'

PARIS, Oct 27  - French President Jacques Chirac said Wednesday that Turkey's EU membership bid was "not a done deal," although he believed it was in Europe's best interests, a government spokesman reported after a cabinet meeting.


FRED Hale Sr, documented as the worldâs oldest man, has died at the age of 113. Hale died in his sleep on Friday at a hospital in Syracuse, New York, while trying to recover from a bout of pneumonia, his grandson, Fred Hale III said.


Paris Hilton starts serving jail term: lawyer

Admitting she was frightened, heiress Paris Hilton traded in her Guccis and designer clothes for jail garb on Sunday night as she began serving a 23-day sentence in Los Angeles for violating probation, her attorney said on Sunday.


Missile defence, just a hiccup in U.S., takes on political life in Canada

OTTAWA (CP) - Ballistic missile defence, a mere political hiccup south of the border even in an American presidential year, is showing surprising strength as a topic of public debate in Canada.


A suicidal first seven minutes from Scotland helps Italy to their first ever away win in the Six Nations.


Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams will remain retired after declining the NFL's reinstatement offer.


LSI: Refocused and ready to roll in the chip sector

InfoWorld - After a busy two years reorganizing LSI, the new leadership of the company, which includes several former Intel executives, is ready to do battle in the competitive markets for storage and networking chips.


Famed American composer Elmer Bernstein passed away at his home in Ojai, Calif on Aug. 18, 2004, his publicist said on Thursday. The family said Mr.


Dog hospitalised for being over the limit: newspaper

A dog was admitted to a veterinary clinic in Austria at the weekend, barely able to stand on his own four paws and reeking "like a beer hall," a newspaper reported on Monday.


Analysis: Obama front-runner label brief

Barack Obama didn't even have time to get used to being the front-runner before he was the underdog again.


Agreement Reached on Greenhouse Gas Targets

Negotiators from 158 countries reached basic agreement on rough targets aimed at getting some of the worldâs biggest polluters to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming.


In Larry Wall's tenth annual State of the Onion address, he talks about raising children and programming languages and balancing competing tensions and irreconcilable desires.


Previsto incremento utile netto superiore al 12%


Obama Says Washington Is Ready for Health Plan

IOWA CITY -- Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) echoed familiar Democratic themes on Tuesday in calling on businesses, insurance companies and lawmakers to reject the "failed politics" of past debates and overhaul the nation's health-care system to cover every American.


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Prosecutors are to continue presenting their case against a man accused of killing five women in Suffolk.


Crematory Operator Sentenced in Dump Case

A former crematory operator who admitted dumping 334 bodies and passing off cement dust as their ashes pleaded guilty Friday to Tennessee charges and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.


Finance minister tells FT that asset sales to pay off tax debt will be market-oriented. MOSCOW  - Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin has promised that asset sales to pay off the tax debts of troubled


"We have not reached an agreement with Bernie Ecclestone, and we are absolutely not ready to accept that there is not a better redistribution among the teams of the money generated by F1," Faure said.


A blood test to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages could be made available in the UK next year.


Mexico arrests senior drug cartel member

Mexican troops arrested a leading member of one of the country's two main drug gangs and seized nearly a million dollars, a victory in President Felipe Calderon's fight against traffickers.


U.S. stocks were little changed on  Tuesday as investors worried corporate profits would be hurt by  rising oil prices, driven higher as Hurricane Ivan threatened  to disrupt oil production.


Kharrazi: EU-Iran Negotiations in Final Phase

Iranian Foreign Minister Kemal Kharrazi announced that the negotiations between Iran and the European Union (EU) on Iran's nuclear programs are in their final phase.


Maldivians want to say `hello' to TomKat

Residents of the Maldives want to say "hello" to newlyweds Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.


Retail sales unexpectedly declined in December

Sales at U.S. retailers fell 0.4 percent in December and were less vigorous in November than previously thought, according to a government report on Tuesday that implied costlier energy and slumping housing prices were taking a toll on consumers.


Bhopal gas victims still burn with rage:

[India News]: New Delhi, Nov 29 : Twenty years on, the Bhopal gas tragedy has turned into a festival of the oppressed. Champa Devi, one of the agitators, has promised to beat up Dow - Union Carbide Corporation


Defense could rest Tues. in Peterson murder trial

(Redwood City, California-AP) Oct. 26, 2004 - Scott Peterson's defense team could rest its case on Tuesday. Monday his lawyer called on Peterson's mother to try to explain why he had nearly $15,000 in cash on him when he was arrested.


One of the three masked gunmen who snatched the Edvard Munch masterpieces "The Scream" and "Madonna" in a brazen August 2004 raid is believed to be a 27-year-old Norwegian who died this month, Oslo police announced Thursday.


Chevrolet Notes and Quotes: Tony Stewart

TONY STEWART, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - was today's NEXTEL Wake-up call guest. In three races at Kansas Speedway, Stewart has finished in the top 10 every time.


Iran Halts Key Nuclear Work to Avoid Sanctions

Iran on Monday suspended sensitive  nuclear activities that could be used to make a bomb in a move  likely to thwart U.S. efforts to report the Islamic Republic to  the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions.