College Basketball: North Carolina, Louisville Win

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Sports Network) - Sean May scored a  game-high 24 points, Jawad Williams added 19 and fourth-ranked  North Carolina routed William & Mary, 105-66, in non-league  action at Chapel Hill.


Spansion unveils serial flash-memory, 512Mbit NOR flash

Spansion, a joint venture between AMD and Fujitsu, on November 2 debuted a lineup of low-density serial-flash memory chips and a high-density NOR-flash-memory chip based on its MirrorBit technology.


Wal-Mart June sales up more than expected

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  on  Thursday reported a higher-than-expected 2.4 percent June rise  in sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year, and the  world's largest retailer said its second-quarter earnings  forecast is "attainable."


Risk of summer heatwaves from greenhouse gases

SCORCHING summers, hotter than that of 2003, could become more common in Europe by the middle of this century. The risk has more than doubled because of human activity producing increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.


L'artista toscano conclude a Reggio la tournee calabrese


Bryant Enlists Fans to Comment in Web Campaign

Kobe Bryant has not issued any new public statements about his desire to be traded from the Los Angeles Lakers. He has, however, enlisted several new voices to amplify his request.


Airbus: In-flight Cell-phone Use by 2006

European aero-producer Airbus has reported progress on plans that would allow passengers to use mobile phones during air travel, beginning in 2006.


Update 10: Crude Oil Prices Slide Further

Crude oil futures slid Thursday to their lowest levels in more than two weeks as concerns over supplies ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter eased because of a rise in US inventories.


BEIJING, June 25 -- North Korea announced Monday that a prolonged dispute over $25 million frozen in Macau bank accounts has finally been resolved, opening the way for closure of its main nuclear reactor.


WGC - American Express Championship to be Played at The Grove in ...

The International Federation of PGA Tours is delighted to announce that the World Golf Championships - American Express Championship will be played at The Grove, Hertfordshire, England, from September 28 â-ctober 1, 2006.


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden was handcuffed by police and then released without charges after being involved in a "pretty rowdy scene" at a piano bar early Thursday.


FTC rubberstamps Google DoubleClick merger

But not without dissent The FTC has voted to approve Google's of web advertising powerhouse DoubleClick, after an eight month investigation - but not without a dissenting voice.â¦


Vijay Discusses His Player of the Year Honor

Editorâs Note: On Monday, Vijay Singh was voted the PGA Tour Player of the Year by his peers. Singh became the first player to win more than $10 million in a season in 2004, a year that included nine wins - one of which was the PGA Championship.


Tokyo Game Show booth to blame? Sony's demo PlayStation 3 consoles on display at last month's Tokyo Games Show were plagued by numerous reset-requiring crashes, it has been alleged. The claim has prompted fears the machine may not be ready for prime-time when it ships into the US and Japan later this year.â¦


Tiny radio tracking devices to stop bogus drugs

WASHINGTON - Impotence drug Viagra may soon carry radio chip tracking devices under an American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiative to prevent theft and counterfeiting.


Strong 6.1 magnitude quake rocks southern Mexico

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the poor southern Mexican state of Chiapas on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.


Cheney: 'We're going to get it done' in Iraq

With a low-profile, tightly secured arrival at Bagram Air Base, Vice President Dick Cheney became the highest-ranking United States official to visit Kabul since the Taliban's overthrow.


Mexico Demands U.S. Explain Pepper-Gun Use at Border

Mexico asked the U.S. government on  Tuesday to formally explain the use of pepper guns by Border  Patrol agents against illegal Mexican migrants, the government  news agency said.


Incontro a New York con il leader liberaldemocraticoIl premier assicura che nella Finanziaria 2008 non toccherÃ  le rendite finanziarie                                          Prodi: "Dini mi ha rassicurato E' parte forte del centrosinistra"


Sunderland, 18:11 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA: TRE GIOCATORI COINVOLTI IN ORGIA

Bufera in casa Sunderland, club inglese di seconda divisione, dopo che tre giocatori sono stati accu...


BERLIN, Germany -- Defending champions Werder Bremen Wednesday advanced into the third round of the German Cup on a night in which upsets continued.


The trial of 29 suspects in the 2004 Madrid terrorist attacks opened Thursday under tight security, and a defendant accused of being one of the masterminds of the bombings said he had no involvement despite ...Comment


Two powerful House committee chairmen who defied the White House and their leadership by refusing to compromise with the Senate version of an intelligence reform bill on Saturday were not alone.


Results of tests to establish whether a farm worker contracted bird flu are due to be revealed.


DANIA BEACH, Florida  - A Florida medical examiner was performing an autopsy on the body of former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith on Friday as her mother said drugs may have contributed to her daughter's sudden death.


Portal will reorganize into three new units; COO to leave.


U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday, sending   the Dow to its biggest drop in a month, as investors worried   that 3M Co.'s MMM.N profit warning could be a sign that more   companies will forecast that earnings will fall short of Wall   Street's estimates.


Fiat says GM auto purchase may help ailing unit-FT

The CEO of Fiat (FIA.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) believes that exercising an option forcing General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) to buy its loss-mired car unit would probably result in more work for the operation


Indian PM accepts invitation to visit Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has accepted an invitation Wednesday to visit Pakistan from his Pakistani counterpart Shaukat Aziz.


IBM has begun using new security hardware from National Semiconductor in its desktop PCs in an effort to fend off viruses and hackers.


NY Radio Station Apologizes Over Tsunami Slur

A New York radio station apologized on Monday for repeatedly airing a joke song that ridiculed victims of the recent tsunami in South Asia and used racial slurs, saying the piece was in poor taste.


ONE OF THE brains behind the music industry's moves to drag old ladies, children and other file-sharers through the courts has just lost a slavery case.


EU to Open Talks With Turkey on Membership

European Union leaders agreed Thursday to open talks with Turkey next year on eventual EU membership, diplomats said, despite widespread misgivings about admitting such a large, poor and mostly Muslim country.


U-Va.'s Hucles Among 3 Named To U.S. Team For World Cup

Angela Hucles, the career scoring leader at Virginia, is selected Monday along with two others to fill out the 2007 Women's World Cup roster.


The number of newly laid off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks.


California Sues E.P.A. Over Denial of Waiver

California sued the E.P.A. on Wednesday, challenging its recent decision to block California rules curbing greenhouse-gas emissions from new cars and trucks.


ATHENSâBrazilian runner Vanderlei de Lima was 46 seconds ahead of the pack - only five kilometres from Panathinaiko Stadium and in line for a gold medal in the historic Olympic marathon race.


1 in 10 not so lucky with XP Service Pack

Written by Net 4 Nowt AssetMetrix, an on-demand IT AssetIntelligence service, today announced a series of new reports that identify specific applications and hardware within a corporate infrastructure that may no longer work properly after the


Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks, had 41 points and 10 rebounds to lead Dallas to a 113-93 victory over Miami. Carmelo Anthony, Nuggets, scored 34 points to help Denver beat Detroit 117-109.


Art Review | Laura Anderson Barbata: Designs for Dancing in the Street

âJumbie Camp,â at Galeria Ramis Barquet, gets the Chelsea art season moving with a celebratory kick: The show looks like backstage at Carnival, which is sort of what it is.


Moviegoers embraced the dysfunctional family comedy "Meet the Fockers" for a second straight week as the star-studded sequel earned $42.8 million to retain its No. 1 slot at the weekend box office.


To encourage programmers to build applications for its Web services, Google rolls out the red carpet for developers at a conference in San Jose, Calif.


Per l'Associazione di categoria Asstra la protesta non Ã¨ riuscita Soddisfatti invece i sindacati: "La partecipazione Ã¨ stata massiccia"                                          Sciopero bus, adesioni intorno al 50% Disagi contenuti nelle grandi cittÃ


Chinese Police Patrol After Deadly Riots

Chinese paramilitary police stand guard near a bridge leading to the town of Langchenggang in China's Henan province Monday Nov. 1, 2004.


African nations have taken big  strides in reducing corruption over the past 10 years, the World Bank says.


Officials are trying to figure out why workers at a meat plant were stricken with a strange neurological illness.


MAFIA: CIANCIMINO E' MORTO, MA GLI CONFISCANO 4 MLN DI EURO

Palermo, 11 nov. - (Adnkronos) - La ''misura patrimoniale non finisce con il decesso del reo''. Cosi' il Tribunale di Palermo ha confiscato all'ex sindaco mafioso del capoluogo siciliano, Vito Ciancimino, morto


Players Go Giddy for Autographs, but Not Jeter

At the All-Star Game, Many of the players act like fans and hustle for signatures. But Derek Jeter left San Francisco with no autographs.


Blog, si cambia casa ecco come restare con noi

Un cambio di piattaforma per i blog di Kataweb a partire da mercoledÃ¬ 25 luglio 2007. Se hai un blog a pagamento o gratuito leggi di seguito cosa fare per mantenerlo attivo


CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - Space shuttle Discovery blasted off its seaside launch pad, ending a ban on night-time flights imposed after the 2003 Columbia disaster, and began chasing the International Space Station on Sunday.


Residents of Remote Summer Homes Evicted

The city of Stratford, Conn., has ordered the residents of 45 summer homes on the West Long Beach peninsula to vacate the bungalows.


Pupils should be offered more healthy food, including fresh fruit and vegetables, at school dinner times, a charity's report says.


NetBackup 6.5 leads new initiative Symantec fleshed out its storage software portfolio today, and wheeled in CEO John Thompson to big up the launch during his keynote at the Symantec Vision conference in Las Vegas.â¦


NATO may agree to move troops into Afghan danger areas in emergencies

NATO leaders could agree to move troops around Afghanistan in emergency cases, as commanders demand more flexibility to fight the Taliban-led insurgency, the alliance's secretary general said.


The hunt for bin Laden leads to Pakistan

Hunting for Osama bin Laden, the CIA established a series of small, covert bases in the rugged mountain frontier of northwest Pakistan in late 2003.


Near Misses Allowed Man With Tuberculosis to Fly

Officials are seeking to advise more than 100 passengers who sat closest to him on the longest flights and crew members to be tested for the infection.


Departures under the new director come as the agency continues trying to right itself after 9/11.


David Beckham may return to England's national team to boost its chances of qualifying for the 2008 European Championship. The former England captain could be selected Saturday by coach Steve McClaren to play Brazil in an exhibition at Wembley next Friday and a Euro qualifier at Estonia five days later.


A Clutter Too Deep for Mere Bins and Shelves

Disorganization may be a person problem, not a house problem.


LONDON (CBS.MW) -- German memory chipmaker Infineon Technologies cautioned on customer demand for its current quarter after revealing it had been hit by inventory build-up, joining numerous chipmakers who have warned of the same in recent months.


NEW YORKâFew had noticed the third-inning ballpark arrival last night of the New York Yankees closer who would ultimately rescue them from a disaster of historical proportions.


Nine Inch Nails Names New Album 'With Teeth'

The long-awaited new Nine Inch Nails album finally has a name, but still no firm release date.


More than two weeks after they were first spotted far up the Sacramento River, two lost humpback whales appeared to have finally found their way home Wednesday.


Wide-open races may boost Oscars ratings

A classic Hollywood cliffhanger will conclude Sunday's Academy Awards, and organizers hope the suspense of an up-for-grabs best-picture race will be enough to keep TV audiences tuned in through the finale.


More Charges in MySpace Cyber-Stalking Case

A convicted hacker accused of taking over a teenage internet celebrity's MySpace account and demanding nude photos and "phone sex" for its return has been charged in Los Angeles with computer intrusion, making obscene or threatening phone calls, and deleting computer data, in addition to attempted extortion. Federal charges may follow.


Jury deadlocks over Aryan Brotherhood penalty

A U.S. jury deadlocked on Friday   over whether two Aryan Brotherhood prison gang leaders should   be sentenced to death for their convictions on murder,   racketeering and conspiracy charges.


With 56 Dead, Ivan Intensifies Off Jamaica

BULL BAY, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan strengthened to a rare Category 5 storm capable of catastrophic damage, leaving Jamaica and aiming for the Cayman Islands with winds reaching 165 mph, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Saturday...


The pro-independence president faces a recall bid Friday over charges of corruption and lying.


Hamas Cancels Annual Rally, Fearing Israeli Strike

Hamas said on Wednesday it had canceled an annual rally on the anniversary of its founding for fear Israel might target leaders of the Palestinian militant group in reprisal for a deadly attack on an army outpost.


Lenovo touts energy efficiency, UWB power notebook

Blog: Several Lenovo X-, T- and R-series computers qualify for Energy Star 4.0, including its new T61p notebook.


Sport: Italians offer Arsenal opportunity to get United thrashing out of their system, writes Dominic Fifield


A COLLAPSE at a construction site at Dubai airport has killed more five people and injured 12 others today, a contractor said. Early reports put the death toll at eight and numbers of injured at many more.


Archstone deal break-up fee allow for rival bid

U.S. apartment owner Archstone-Smith Trust  will have to pay a $235 million break-up fee, roughly 1 percent of the deal price, to end a proposed deal to be acquired by affiliates of Lehman Brothers  and Tishman Speyer, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday.


This Wednesday is World AIDS Day: It will be marked by concerts and candlelit vigils from Armenia to Zambia. The speeches and statistics will have a horrific familiarity: Two decades after


Burqa-clad Taliban leader caught as NATO attacks

Afghan soldiers have captured a Taliban leader who tried to flee a security operation in the south dressed in a burqa, NATO said on Wednesday.


In nearly a dozen states Tuesday, voters sent the loud, clear message that they think marriage should be reserved for unions between a man and a woman.


Keaton Brings the 'Noise' at Weekend Box Office

LOS ANGELES  - The paranormal thriller  "White Noise," which bows in theaters Friday, marks the first  wide release to hit the marketplace in two weeks.


THOUSAND OAKS, California  - Tiger Woods, boosted by two monster birdie putts, grabbed the lead from overnight pacesetter Henrik Stenson in the Target World Challenge second round on Friday.


Ernie Els clinches a record sixth World Match Play title with a 2&1 victory over Lee Westwood at Wentworth.


James Murdoch on Satellite TV, His Google Deal, and What Mogul Means

James Murdoch, second son of you-know-who and executive director of British Sky Broadcasting, has added screaming-fast DSL broadband to the flagship satellite TV service, creating an engine that channels both content and interactivity. Wired talks with Murdoch at his headquarters west of London to learn about a bitfest Americans can only dream of.


Two kidnapped by militants to protest France's ban on headscarves

CAIRO, EGYPT - A group calling itself the Islamic Army in Iraq says it has kidnapped two French journalists to protest a new French law that forbids the wear of religious items in schools.


White House denies hand in Allawi speech

The White House denied that aides to President George W. Bush had a hand in crafting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's speech to the US Congress last week.


Investors bet on big battle for Australia's Vision

Speculation of a bidding war drove   the shares in Australia's Vision Systems Ltd. VSL.AX up well   above the most recent offer on Wednesday, as a third company   said it was looking at buying the diagnostics firm.


ASIA/FILIPPINE - Padre Giancarlo Bossi Ã¨ libero: esulta la Chiesa nelle Filippine e in tutto il mondo Manila (Agenzia Fides) - Esultanza e sollievo: con questi sentimenti la Chiesa filippina ha accolto la notizia del rilascio di Padre Giancarlo Bossi, liberato ieri, 19 luglio, dopo 39 giorni di prigionia. Il sacerdote del Pontificio Istituto Missioni...


A professor who teaches music healing and jazz improvisation classes researches the relationship between music and the human heart.


Pakistan's army says it has cleared a mosque in Islamabad of militants, finding 73 bodies inside the compound.


European mobile operator Mmo2 and Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo have signed a long-term agreement under which O2 is to launch the I-mode mobile internet service in the UK, Germany and Ireland.


OSTRAVA, Czech Republic  - Former world number one Andy Roddick beat Ivo Minar 6-4 4-6 6-2 6-3 to give the United States a 1-0 lead against the Czech Republic in their world group first-round tie on Friday.


A government review is ordered into whether floods in parts of England could have been prevented.


At DigitalLife's press kickoff, everyone just wants to play 'Guitar Hero III'

Parent company Ziff Davis Media holds a press conference featuring the mayor's technology commissioner. Earth to Ziff Davis: Don't hold a 'Guitar Hero III' demo when you're trying to make people listen.


CHICAGO -- Aerospace giant Boeing Co. reported a 78 percent jump in third-quarter earnings, buoyed by a strong defense business, and raised its estimate for full-year profits due to a favorable tax outlook.


La conduttrice pero' non rinuncia al suo stile 'aggressivo'


Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever will merge its two boards after reporting "unsatisfactory" earnings for 2004.


Thieves try to sell data on TV character

Did Internet thieves steal Herman Munster's MasterCard number?


Canadian sub adrift in Atlantic after fire

A major rescue effort is underway to save a stricken Canadian submarine left crippled off the coast of Scotland by an electrical fire.


TENNIS COPPA DAVIS - Italia-Polonia, primo match Ã¨ Volandri ...

E' Filippo Volandri-Michal Przysiezny il primo match della sfida tra Italia e Polonia, valida come terzo turno del tabellone di Gruppo II della zona euro-africana di coppa Davis. A seguire la sfida tra Potito Starace e Lukasz Kubot.


Police smash Turkish people-smuggling ring

Police said Thursday they had smashed a people-smuggling ring that specialised in illegally trafficking Chinese nationals to Britain on a massive scale.


Up to 1,500 U.S. Marines to Help S.Lanka Relief Work

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka  - The United States will  dispatch up to 1,500 marines and a mini aircraft carrier  carrying some 20 helicopters to Sri Lanka to assist in relief  and reconstruction, a senior U.S. military officer said on  Saturday.


Advocacy is the hot topic at the world's biggest general science conference as researchers take on everything from climate change to creationists. By Randy Dotinga.


Google's IPO share price is set at $85, the bottom of its projected range, as the Internet search engine goes public.


Japan and N.Korea agree to resume talks on ties

Japan and North Korea will resume talks on Thursday toward establishing diplomatic relations after discord over Japanese abducted by Pyongyang suspended the first day of discussions, Japan's chief negotiator said.


At least one rocket and a launcher are found near Pakistan's parliament building in Islamabad, police say.


Nokia's profits jump, market share grows to 40 percent

Nokia, the world's top cellphone maker, reported a 57 percent rise in earnings per share in the October-to-December quarter, with booming demand in emerging markets boosting its global market share to 40 percent.


Rice University Computer Scientists Find a Flaw in Google's New Desktop Search Program

The glitch, which could permit an attacker to secretly search the contents of a personal computer via the Internet, is the kind of flaw that emerges when separate components interact.


Webmaster pays $3,300 to settle malware charges

Promises he'll never do it again A webmaster is to surrender $3,300 in ill-gotten gains and refrain from making misleading claims, to settle federal charges he deceived consumers into installing spyware, dialer programs and other types of malware.â¦


Deutsche Oper draft in police for Mozart opera

Patrons of Berlin's Deutsche Oper were greeted by metal detectors, police and the media on Monday at an opera previously canceled over fears Muslims may be offended by a scene featuring Prophet Mohammad's severed head.


Sindacati preannunciano anche nuovi scioperi


Rome festival honors Loren with career award

When the Rome film festival forgot to invite Sophia Loren for its first edition last year, she was said to be furious at the snub.


LET heads to Catalonia for final event of 2004

The Robe di Kappa Ladies European Tour season comes to a close this week with the final event of its 2004 schedule at the 165,000 Catalonia Ladies Masters at Club de Golf Sant Cugat, the home club of former ...


Candidates Play to the Jurors -- That Is, Voters

Vice President Cheney and Sen. John Edwards turned the vice presidential debate here Tuesday  night into a courtroom drama.


Drivers are to be charged a congestion fee for the distance they travel on busy roads in Manchester, it is announced.


President Bashar Assad boasts that Damascus is "the capital of resistance," a claim borne out by the presence here of Hamas leaders and a host of other radical Palestinian groups.


Abbas, Haniyeh arrive for unity talks in Mecca

MECCA, Saudi Arabia  - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Islam's holy city of Mecca on Tuesday for what officials said was a last-ditch effort to end factional fighting.


PCI Security Standard Struggles to Get Full Credit

Attendees at the RSA conference had mixed views about the value and effectiveness of the PCI data security standard, which is being pushed by the major credit card companies.


Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denied Friday that Russia was holding secret talks with Syria over a deal to provide the Middle Eastern country with high-precision missile systems.


BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. - For the third year in a row, this northern Nevada town turned the pungent press it received after being designated the "Armpit of America" into a tourism success...


Singer Bobby Brown is sentenced to 30 days in jail over $19,000 in unpaid child support.


Airport bosses dismiss a strike by Heathrow fuel workers but unions insist the action will start to have an effect.


Texas Board Recommends Death Row Reprieve

The Texas parole board has recommended delaying the execution of a woman accused of killing her husband and two young children, leaving the chance for a reprieve in the hands of the governor.


Before the Bell: Altria Rises 1.5 Percent

Shares of Altria Group Inc.  rose 1.5 percent before the bell on Thursday.


Police hunt an armed robber, thought to be aged up to 70 years old, who held up a post office in Manchester.


Algeria bombing kills one, wounds American

A bomb exploded beside a bus carrying foreign oil workers in an upscale Algiers suburb on Sunday, killing the Algerian driver and wounding nine people, including four Britons and an American, authorities said.


KIRKUK, Iraq - A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb Saturday outside an Iraqi police academy as hundreds of trainees and civilians were leaving for the day, killing 20 people and wounding 36 others in the latest attack designed to thwart U.S-backed efforts to build a strong Iraqi security force ahead of January elections.    U.S and Iraqi forces, meanwhile, launched an operation in another northern town, Tal Afar, to flush out a militant cell allegedly smuggling men and arms in from Syria, sparking a fierce gunbattle that left at least eight people dead and more than 50 injured...


Palestinian intelligence official, four aides are slain

JERUSALEM -- Masked gunmen shot and killed a senior official in the Palestinian intelligence service and four aides yesterday near the home of Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh.


Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy make Farhan sing to their tunes

Although it is hush-hush at the moment, there's news that Farhan Akhtar is to sing four songs in his acting debut Rock On which he is producing as well.


Intonata 'Siamo la coppia piu' bella del mondo'


Update 1: Judge Won't Approve PeopleSoft Settlement

A proposal to settle a lawsuit brought last year by shareholders of PeopleSoft Inc. failed to clear court Wednesday after a judge found it unfairly cut off their right to sue over the company's resistance to a takeover by Oracle Corp.


Michael Jordan named part-owner of Bobcats

Michael Jordan is back in the NBA, resuming his basketball career in the state where it started.


Risultati preoccupanti dai test volontari di 18 personaggi illustriL'associazione chiede l'approvazione del regolamento Ue                                          Troppi veleni nel sangue dei vip il Wwf lancia l'allarme chimico                                                                                Le analisi hanno scoperto metalli pesanti, Ddt e diossinaPartita la campagna "Svelenati" contro le sostanze piÃ¹ nocive di VALERIO GUALERZI


Man credited with originating ""Elvis has left the building" dies

(Memphis, Tenn.-AP) Aug. 23, 2004 - He's credited with a phrase that pays tribute to Elvis Presley and that means an event is over.


Open-source software group Mozilla is on a roll as the year ends. Its Firefox Web browser has been downloaded 13 million times since November, and the companion e-mail program was released in December.


Public approval of the job President Bush is doing now matches its all-time low, with widespread discontent over how he is handling the war in Iraq, efforts against terrorism and domestic issues, an AP-Ipsos poll released Thursday said.


Rifiuti, De Gennaro arrivato a Napoli Notte relativamente tranquilla a Pianura                                                                                Niente scontri nelle ultime ore intorno alla contestata discarica, perÃ² le forze dell'ordine hanno dovuto fronteggiare numerosi roghi di cataste di spazzatura e rimuovere blocchi stradali. Il supercommissario nominato dal governo Ã¨ giÃ  nella prefettura del capoluogo campano


Iraqis search for survivors following a third US military airstrike on the northern part of Fallujah, outside Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004.


Federer crashes but Roddick survives Olympic scare

World No 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland crashed out of the Olympic tennis tournament when he lost to unseeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic.


British police comb houses, attack risk "critical"

British police searched houses near Scotland's second city Glasgow on Sunday after what they described as a "terrorist" attack on its airport that they linked to two failed car bombings in London.


Longtime NHL forward John LeClair was assigned to the minors by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday for the second time this month.


Police Mug Shots May Be Lost in Computer Crash

By Jennifer Greff, Omaha World-Herald, Neb.  Feb. 27--A computer server used by Douglas County and Omaha law enforcement to store mug shots of crime suspects crashed recently, and some of the photos may be lost.


Economics: Pinning Down the Money Value of a Personâs Life

The price of health is part of the calculus in determining whether a new medicine or treatment is worth the cost.


Germany's Angela Merkel faces difficult G8 talks amid rows over missile defence and climate change goals.


after doctors rebuilt his jaw by growing another one on his back. Four weeks after the pioneering operation, the man was able to tuck in to a sausage sandwich .


Ban Sought on Cold Medicine for Very Young

Experts urged the Food and Drug Administration to ban over-the-counter, multisymptom cough and cold medicines for children under 6.


FDA Marks Thanksgiving With Two Approvals

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical stocks were nearly flat during the holiday-shortened week as two long-awaited drugs received Food and Drug Administration approval.


Black leads still absent from network dramas

Dramas with single male  leads are as popular as ever, but none of the leads went to a  black actor this pilot season.


Bush-Olmert talks seek to bolster Palestinian moderates

President George W. Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meet on Tuesday to coordinate strategy to shore up Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's embattled new government and isolate his Hamas rivals.


City Room: Illegal Immigrantsâ Driverâs Licenses

Governor Spitzer announces that the state will issue driver's licenses regardless of immigration status, without being required to provide a Social Security number.


Edwards Criticizes Bush, Cheney With Smile

Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards has sharpened his criticism of President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney over the past week, but his style has remained the same. He couches his criticism with charm.


Dopo i dati sulle scorte di greggio statunitensi


Educators and health officials have stepped up their fight against obesity in US schools by trying to replace greasy fast food with healthy meals, and are seeing small but encouraging results.


By Rosli Zakaria  MARANG: A healthy gaharu or agarwood tree is useless to farmers in Terengganu with even its timber seeing few takers.  But an unhealthy tree is invaluable as it produces a natural resin under attack by micro-organisms.


Ex deputato coinvolto in inchiesta su imprese navigazione


Gill defiant as United end takeover talks with Glazer

Manchester United's board took the momentous decision yesterday to stand shoulder to shoulder with fans' groups and reject the takeover proposals of American multi-millionaire


It was an innocent statement to an inquisitive newspaper reporter, but in saying what he did, Urban Meyer's father may have summed up the entire dilemma facing Notre Dame football.


Being Fat Is More Cost-Effective, Medically Speaking

Applying logic that only a bean counter could love, a Dutch study concludes that fat people put less of a strain, not more, on the health-care system because they die sooner.


A defiant Sen. Larry Craig denied any wrongdoing Tuesday despite his guilty plea this summer in a men's room police sting, emphatically adding, "I am not gay. I never have been gay."


Warner goes Blu-ray exclusively, delivering crushing blow to HD DVD

Warner Brothers is dumping HD DVD and going Blu-ray exclusively. Does this spell the end of the format war?


GONAIVES, Haiti Sept. 25, 2004 - A thunderstorm drenched homeless people living on rooftops and sidewalks early Saturday, adding to the woes of Tropical Storm Jeanne's survivors who have been looting aid


OTTAWAâLast week's health meeting confirmed the wisdom of several maxims dear to teachers and coaches. Do your homework. Develop a long-term strategy.


Marco Materazzi comes clean over what he said to Zinedine Zidane before he was headbutted in the World Cup final.


Bush, Kerry Vow to Destroy Bin Laden After Tape

President Bush and his Democratic  White House rival John Kerry united on Friday in a promise to  hunt down Osama bin Laden after the al Qaeda leader released a  new videotape threatening fresh attacks on the United States.


European shares drop as investors take profits

Europe's main stock markets lost ground as investors booked hefty profits they'd won the previous day, dealers said Thursday.


Yahoo chief executive and co-founder plans to expand the Internet stalwart to make it âa starting pointâ for consumers.


Shell's former finance chief gets a $1m severance payoff, six months after stepping down in the wake of the firm's reserves crisis.


Former US president Jimmy Carter will today hold talks with Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in Dublin. via Ireland.com


Roma, 19:31 - CALCIO, SERIE C: 23 SQUALIFICATI IN C1, 36 IN C2

Il giudice sportivo Pasquale Marino ha squalificato 23 giocatori in C1 e 36 in C2 .


A man is arrested over the shooting of a commuter who tried to stop a robbery at Rayleigh railway station.


Wells Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Red Sox

New York Yankees pitcher David Wells pitches in the first inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, in this Oct, 14, 2003 photo at Fenway Park in Boston.


Lo ha comunicato legale a termine udienza convalida


Botox and a similar injected drug have been associated with 16 deaths, four of them in children, and scores of serious injuries that occurred after the drug spread to vital organs.


Madrid, 13:09 - CALCIO, CALDERON: KAKA' SARA' SEMPRE IL BENVENUTO AL REAL

Ramon Calderon non ha perso la speranza di acquistare Kakà. ''Kakà sarà sempre ...


Financiers question corn's day in sun for ethanol

Blog: Although long-term prospects for ethanol are positive, experts warn that corn-based ethanol investments could hit snags.


Russian spaceship glitch may delay next launch to ISS

A technical glitch with a docking system of a Russian spaceship might postpone the next crew's launch to the International Space Station by five to 10 days, media


The sponsors of the nation's campaign finance law introduced legislation Wednesday that they said would end the millions spent by outside groups in the presidential race.


Pa. Rowhouse Fire Kills 2 Adults, 4 Kids

A fast-moving fire killed six people in a rowhouse before dawn Saturday, four of them children.


Bondsman Gets Probation in Impersonation Scheme

By Patrick Malone, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo.  Feb. 10--A Pueblo bail bondsman was sentenced to probation for trying to make it look like a sheriff's deputy had accepted a bribe.   Homer Lamar Blackwell Jr., 61, of Blackwell's Bail Bonds, pleaded guilty Jan.


Kuwait Detains Soldiers for Plot Against U.S. Forces

Kuwaiti security forces have detained up to eight Kuwaiti soldiers suspected of plotting to attack U.S. forces in the Gulf Arab state, a security source said on Monday.


China's Weather Satellite Being Maneuvered into Orbit

China's weather satellite being maneuvered into orbit    XI'AN, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Fengyun-2D, China's new meteorological satellite launched on Friday, has successfully entered a quasi- synchronous orbit as directed by ground-control, according to the Xi'an Satellite Control Center.


Motorola seeks new users for simple Motofone

(InfoWorld) - Motorola Inc. launched an entry-level cell phone on Tuesday, hoping to make up ground on rival Nokia Corp. by selling a large number of the simple handsets instead of relying on high-priced smartphones. Motorola launched the Motofone F3 in India, planning to roll it out soon to worldwide markets. The company will focus its sales efforts on developing countries in an effort to enlist the world's next billion mobile phone users, said Ron Garriques, president of Motorola's mobile devices division. The value-priced handset is designed to attract first-time users by substituting graphical icons and voice commands for the standard text-based interface. The phone saves weight and cost by using a plastic screen instead of glass, and extends battery life by using a monochrome "electronic ink" display. Motorola launched a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) version called the Motofone F3 Tuesday, and said it would launch a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) version called Motofone F3c by the end of 2006. The company predicted the phone will cost less than US$50, although specific prices are set by carriers. Motorola plans to use the product to win business in a different market segment than its high-end Q smartphone and ultra-slim Razr and Krzr cell phones. Sales of those phones pushed Motorola to sell 53.7 million handsets in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of 39 percent over that period last year and a larger gain than the market average. As a whole,Â worldwide mobile phone sales grew 21.5 percent in the third quarter, to 251 million units, according to market research firm Gartner Inc. Despite its strong performance, Motorola was not able to catch up to Nokia, which retained its position as the world's largest mobile phone vendor with 35.1 percent of the market. Motorola trailed with 20.6 percent market share, ahead of Samsung with 12.2 percent, Gartner said. Still, by launching its Motofone before the end of 2006, Motorola surprised some analysts who had predicted a seasonal slump for the company. "The Krzr is struggling to enjoy the same reception that greeted the Razr, and the Motofone might not be available until 2007. Christmas might not be so jolly for Motorola in some markets," Gartner said in its report. By targeting developing markets, Motorola has made a smart move to fight that challenge, said the report by Carolina Milanesi, Gartner's principal analyst for mobile terminals research. "Although sales of replacement handsets during the third quarter in more mature markets were not as buoyant as we have been accustomed to, they were offset by continuing momentum in sales to first-time buyers in emerging markets." With Motofone, Motorola has made a strong bet that she is right. The company relied heavily on its mobile devices division for $7.03 billion of its total $10.6 billion revenue for the third quarter. Â


Top Digg Users Revolt Against Algorithm Change on Site

A group of Digg users organized a temporary boycott of the site because they felt the new algorithm would leave submissions from some âpower usersâ stuck in the queue.


Frustration set in quickly for Andre Callender. He had already waited a whole year, and now he had to wait another game to play college football.


India Plans to Cut Troops in Kashmir; Pakistan Welcomes Move

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India will reduce its forces in the disputed territory of Kashmir in the coming months because security has improved and economic activity has picked up.


Prosecutors prepare to issue arrest warrants for 18 suspects over attacks on the country's two top leaders.


UK-based charity Save the Children pulls out of Sudan's troubled Darfur region after the killing of its aid workers.


India and Pakistan Agree Steps to Improve Ties

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan concluded two days of talks with agreements to extend transport links and boost economic cooperation in an effort to end five decades of hostility between the South Asian neighbors.


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Newcastle begin the hunt for a new manager after Sir Bobby Robson's departure.


Sharing revenues just isn't communist China Mobile has confirmed that negotiations with Apple, regarding a China launch for the iPhone, have broken down with no sign of resuscitation.â¦


Indonesia Muslims Warn Against Evangelism

A senior Islamic leader warned foreign relief workers Friday of a serious backlash from Muslims if they bring Christian proselytizing to tsunami-struck Sumatra along with humanitarian help.


Google Shares Just May Be Winners After All

Wall Street, which forced Google, the Internet search engine, to lower the price of its shares sharply in its initial public offering in August, has decided that the company is worth a lot more today than it was then.


Ugandan judges end a strike after they say the president expressed regret over the storming of the High Court.


Being smart about how you run on race day can be as important as all the effort you put in before you reach the starting line.


Java package BEAWorld BEA Systems is teaming up with Adobe to help developers build and serve up rich internet applications (RIA).â¦


The plane's on the tarmac, Philip Roth's latest epic is on your lap and this guy stumbles in at the last minute, squeezes beside you (just when you thought the seat was empty), opens his laptop and dials his cell phone.


Nokia Says Profit Will Keep Falling as Prices Drop

Nokia Oyj, the world's largest mobile- phone maker, said profit may drop for a second straight quarter after reporting a 20 percent decline in third-quarter earnings as it cut prices in a bid to regain market share.


Midseason Debuts Improve Forecast for Wobbly NBC

LOS ANGELES  - There just might be some  life left in NBC's primetime schedule, after all.


Sudanese Darfur Rebels Arrive for Peace Talks

Rebel delegates from Sudan's western Darfur region have arrived in Nigeria for talks with Sudanese officials on ending violence sparked by a rebel uprising 18 months ago.


Last week, Steve Blackwood of "Days of our Lives" was caught up in a four-car accident on Vine Street in Hollywood and walked away without serious injury.


Nokia N82 goes black for everyone but the US

The workhorse Nokia N82 mobile phone has been generating a lot of buzz on the Web, especially now that it's available in a steely black, but US consumers are still wondering when the phone will be available here through carriers.


Conglomerate Loews Corp  said on Friday it expects to record a loss of about $98 million related to an arbitration settlement by its insurance business, CNA Financial .


There was a great 35th birthday present for Ernie Els on Sunday. The South African won the World Match Play title for a record sixth time, beating Lee Westwood to earn a million pounds, the biggest prize in golf.


MIDDLETOWN, Ohio - A suspected bank robber's getaway was abruptly cut short by an unusual witness - his ex-wife, authorities said.    Police accuse Daniel Waggoner, 31, of robbing a bank branch in a Kroger grocery store Tuesday...


Directors Guild, studios reach contract deal

The Hollywood directors' union reached a contract deal with major film and TV studios on Thursday in a move likely to renew momentum for settling a 10-week-old writers strike that has crippled the industry and clouded the year-end Oscar season.


Injury Could Sideline OU's Lavender Against Florida A&M

NORMAN, Okla. -- The playing status of Oklahoma point guard Drew Lavender for tonight's game against Florida A&M is uncertain.


The Chicago Cubs are moving closer to achieving their No. 1 goal for the winter - trading Sammy Sosa.


The Incredibles imitative, but impressive

PIXAR'S HOME GROWN FILMS -- Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc and Finding Nemo -- were all so refreshingly original. The company's latest animated feature, The Incredibles, comes courtesy of Brad Bird, creator of the under-appreciated The Iron Giant.


Former Connecticut Gov. Rowland to plead guilty in corruption case ...

Former Gov. John G. Rowland, driven from office by a corruption scandal, said in court Thursday that he would plead guilty to a single federal charge.


Future Implications: Apple's complete home dominance

Blog: I understand 5.6 percent is not too significant and the nation's top vendors are releasing Windows systems, but Apple's rise in market share has been unprecedented.  Just one year ago, Apple shipped only 761,000 units in the same quarter.  With more than


U.S. wants liver, stomach warnings on painkillers

U.S. health officials on Tuesday proposed new warnings about liver and stomach risks on the labels of over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen.


After Eisner, the Disney Board Faces Its Own Deluge

Michael Eisner may have quelled speculation about his future, but the board of Walt Disney will have to answer several questions about the company's future.


Northern Rock panic eases as government steps in

The sense of panic over embattled bank Northern Rock eased Tuesday as fewer savers queued to withdraw cash and the share price rebounded slightly following government pledges.


Only Baddeley Comes Between Stricker and Woods

Aaron Baddeley birdied the 18th hole Saturday, putting him at 15 under par and in a tie with Steve Stricker for first place in the BMW Championship.


MOSCOW -- Tens of thousands of people answered a government call and rallied outside the Kremlin yesterday in a show of solidarity against terrorism, nearly a week after militants seized a school in southern Russia in a standoff that claimed more than 350 lives, many of them children.


An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit an area in western Iran on Wednesday, injuring 35 people, the official news agency IRNA reported.


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Microsoft Gives NT Server 4, Exchange Server 5.5 Users a (Small) ...

Redmond's not extending its basic support for NT 4 and Exchange 5.5, but it is extending custom paid support for the product. While Microsoft continues to emphasize that it is not extending its basic support


Video nasties approved for DVD release The British Board of Film Classification has caused a bit of a rumpus by by approving for general release on DVD the famed "video nasties" which were 20 years ago deemed unfit for human consumption.â¦


Top Republicans scolded for skipping black debate

The lesser-known Republican presidential candidates condemned their top rivals on Thursday for skipping a debate on minority issues and said their absence hurt the party's image and amplified racial divisions.


A BAE shareholder files a lawsuit against the firm's board, seeking damages over past arms deals with Saudi Arabia.


TOP seed and defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium suffered a major shock as she was knocked out of the US Open by Russiaâs Nadia Petrova.


Could any of these fast movers make you rich?


Vampire-Style Killer Found Dead in Prison

A Scottish man convicted of murdering his best friend, whose blood he said he drank in an effort to gain immortality, was found dead Tuesday in his prison, officials said.


Suicide Car Bomb Kills 37 at Pakistan Religious Rally

MULTAN, Pakistan  - A suicide car bomb exploded in  central Pakistan, killing at least 37 people and wounding more  than 50 at a rally for an assassinated militant religious  leader early on Thursday, police said.


Chunghwa Telecom union threatens strike amid privatization concerns

The workers' union at Taiwan's state-run Chunghwa Telecom, the island's leading telecom operator, threatened to stage an unprecedented strike, demanding the government guarantee their rights while it pushes for the firm's privatization.


Taxi driver strike disrupts French cities

Thousands of disgruntled taxi drivers disrupted traffic on the streets of France's main cities on Wednesday, protesting against plans to deregulate their industry.


Employers added just 51,000 jobs, the fewest in almost a year, but unemployment dropped to 4.6 percent.


George Lucas gives Calif. university $175 million

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas announced on Tuesday that   his private foundation will give his alma mater, the University   of Southern California, $175 million to endow and rebuild its   School of Cinematic Arts in what amounts to the largest   donation in USC history.


Lindsay Davenport showed no signs of injury as sheÃÂ beats Jelena Kostanic, 6-0, 6-0, Thursday to reach the third round. Justine Henin-Hardenne and Svetlana Kuznetsova also advance.


U.S. Marine Tanks Prepare for Falluja Offensive

NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq  - Gunfire crackled from a  nearby junkyard used by insurgents on Monday when a U.S. Marine  tank company and infantry units began moving into a desert  staging position for an expected offensive on Falluja.


UKRAINE:  The Orange Look Gets Another Chance

PRAGUE, Dec 19 (IPS) - With the appointment of Yuliya Timoshenko as Prime  Minister of Ukraine, the pro-Western 'Orange' forces  have been granted a second opportunity to prove that their  political programme is stronger than narrow power ambitions.


(Source: VMWare)  One of America's fastest-growing counties comes in 1 million dollars under IT budget while reducing downtime to a few minutes annually using VMware virtualization and EqualLogic iSCSI technologies.  Learn more in this new report.


DALLAS The Pistons moved over the -500 mark with a 101-to-85 win over the Mavericks tonight in Dallas. Chauncey Billups tied his season high with 24 points and Richard Hamilton scored 13 of his 19 points in the third quarter for Detroit.


(InfoWorld) - As IT investors brace for a wave of financial reports next week, mobile device makers are attracting attention as Asia becomes an increasingly important battleground for handset sales. For example, Motorola preannounced part of its quarterly report, due July 19, on Wednesday, saying thatÂ second quarter sales would be $8.6 billion to $8.7 billion, instead of $9.4 billion as previously forecast. The company expects a drop in handset sales in Asia, where vendors are vying to get the lion's share of the market in growing national economies, as North American and Europe become saturated with mobile phones. Despite the revised forecast, Motorola enjoyed a spike in the price of its shares caused by rumors that CEO Ed Zander might resign. Motorola shares jumped Wednesday by $0.33 Wednesday to close at $17.95, and rose again Thursday to close at $18.08. Zander attracted criticism from heavyweight investor Carl Icahn earlier this year and now has come under attack from well-known activist shareholder Eric Jackson. Zander's departure would indicate that a serious restructuring was under way at the company, which has been outflanked on several fronts in the handsets wars by rivals like Apple. Meanwhile, investors saw Motorola's quarterly weakness as Nokia's gain. Brokerage Oppenheimer & Co. reiterated a "buy" rating on Nokia after Motorola's announcement. Nokia shares rose $1.08 Thursday to close at $29.95. The mobile phone market has come under increasing scrutiny lately in the wake of the June 29 launch of Apple's iPhone in the U.S. Apple is now reported to be in talks with carriers to launch the device in Europe, Finland-based Nokia's home market. A report from a JP Morgan Chase analyst Tuesday thatÂ Apple will also launch a cheaper version of the iPhoneÂ in the fourth quarter drove up Apple shares. JP Morgan analyst Kevin Chang said the new model could sell for less than $300, basing his report on Apple patent filings and component supplier sources. A cheaper iPhone would put it within reach of younger customers. Apple shares rose by $1.68 Thursday to close at $134.07. Technology companies for the most part are riding high on general confidence in corporate earnings. The technology-heavy Nasdaq has hit several six-and-a-half year highs over the last 10 days. General economic conditions have helped. For example, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record Thursday on positive news from retail sales data and continued mergers and acquisitions announcements. But IT vendors themselves are coming off a string of quarters that have generally been good for earnings overall. The torrid pace of M&A in IT also continues unabated: Just this week, for example, Google beefed up security offerings with itsÂ planned $625 million buy of Postini. Next week will provide key information for forecasts for the rest of the year as a string of IT bellwether reports quarterly sales and guidance for the rest of the year. Among those due to report: IBM, Google, Yahoo, Motorola, Microsoft, Intel, AMD, and SAP.


The Formula One boss wants damages and an apology after Sir Jackie suggested on the BBC that he had broken promises made to Sports Minister Richard Caborn to save the British Grand Prix.


Ipotesi non prevedono scambi azionari o fusioni


SAP admits inappropriate downloads in Oracle case

SAP's  chief executive admitted "inappropriate downloads" of documents from archrival Oracle  by SAP's TomorrowNow unit but said on Tuesday SAP itself had not had access to that material.


Iraq's interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi, said Sunday he has held private meetings with representatives of insurgent groups from the restive cities of Fallujah


SALEM, Va. -- Riley Jenkins turned a swing pass into a go-ahead touchdown with 5:51 to play yesterday as Linfield won its first NCAA Division 3 national championship, beating Mary Hardin-Baylor, 28-21.


EUROPEAN Union regulators will decide on Tuesday whether Oracle's hostile $US7.7 billion ($10.4 billion) bid for rival PeopleSoft can proceed, the EU's antitrust chief said.


Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG lowered its 2006 operating profit forecast Friday, saying its Chrysler Group expects a $1.52 billion loss in the third quarter, more than double the amount anticipated.


Travellers are expected to brave road and rail delays and head for the coast this Bank Holiday weekend.


It won't be going on sale until September 10, but CNET's got an early look at the new, slimmed-down PSP.


Acapulco, 10:27 - TENNIS, ATP ACAPULCO: GALVANI ELIMINATO NEGLI OTTAVI

Stefano Galvani è stato eliminato negli ottavi di finale nel torneo Atp di Acapulco, in Messi...


Nine hundred thirty thousand, one hundred eighty minutes. Thatâs how you measure the total running time âRentâ will have played on Broadway when, as the producers said on Tuesday, it closes after its evening performance on June 1, making it the seventh...


Toyota Motor Corp , the world's biggest auto maker, plans to build a new car plant in Japan to revamp its production facilities, domestic media reported on Friday.


Alberta and Ottawa may be headed for another jurisdictional catfight over climate change, now that the Russian parliament is set to ratify the Kyoto accord.


Bush sends new Iraq budget request to U.S. Congress

It will cost about $3 billion to send extra U.S. troops to Iraq in support of the 21,500 already being deployed under President George W. Bush's reworked war strategy, the White House said on Saturday.


In Clarett vs. OSU saga, one side will end up disgraced

It all comes down to this: Somebody's lying. Somebody in this Ohio State mess is just flat-out concocting fiction. Either Maurice Clarett is trying to blow up the Buckeyes' athletic program with dishonesty


Piracy suit being dropped against NY mom

The recording industry is giving up its lawsuit against Patti Santangelo, a mother of five who became the best-known defendant in the industry's battle against music piracy.


Second third-party fix out for Windows bug

Group of security professionals produces a patch for a flaw in Windows Shell that is being used in cyberattacks.


MBNA Corp., a large credit card  issuer, on Thursday said fourth-quarter profit rose, helped by  improved credit quality.


Ultrasound images from the womb are increasingly being made not for medical purposes but by companies offering expectant parents a sort of prebirth viewing.


A.d. ai sindacati dopo fallito incontro con l'azienda


Discover This Year's Best International Stocks

The Fool goes globetrotting to find the top investments beyond our borders.


"Karadzic wasn't arrested because of Russian opposition"  Both Russia and the United States intervened at times to prevent the capture of Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic, who is on the run from genocide charges, a former U.N. official says in a new ... via Hartford Courant


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Mobile Carriers Move to Put Their Names on More Phones

United States cellphone operators are flirting with selling handsets that feature their names exclusively.


'Bridget' Sequel Has Edge at Foreign Box Office

"Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason" was the No. 1 film at the international box office over the weekend with an estimated haul of $26.7 million.


NEW YORK Fourteen years after Theresa Schiavo slipped into a vegetative state, Florida's highest court said Thursday that Governor Jeb Bush had violated the constitutional tenet of separation of powers when he signed a law to keep Schiavo alive against


Iraq snares US Democratic presidential hopefuls

Iraq's plight is making the going treacherous for Democrats on a 2008 White House quest, as Hillary Clinton is skewered over her vote to authorize the invasion, and livid activists demand an end to war.


Valencia scorer Vicente out with ankle sprain

Valencia, Spain (Sports Network) - Valencia winger Vicente Rodriguez will be out for at least two weeks after spraining his ankle Wednesday.


Clean tech investing surpasses telecom, medical devices in 2006

Blog: Data shows that venture investing in clean tech jumped 78 percent last year to $2.9 billion with forecast to grow to $19 billion by 2010.


There are many question marks about what the former British prime minister can achieve as special envoy.


This may be one of the most overused terms out there.


The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dermot Ahern, TD, announced today that he has agreed to a request from the family of Kenneth Bigley to issue an Irish passport to Mr.


Microsoft: 88 Million Copies of Vista Shipped

Despite underwhelming consumers and being snubbed by enterprises, Windows Vista's numbers keep growing.


Group can do little to increase production or drive down costs

Ministers for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries are gathering in Vienna on Wednesday to grapple with whipsawing prices and the world's seemingly insatiable demand for oil.


Inchiesta coordinata Dda Caltanissetta, 13 le ordinanze


'Progress' in nuclear talks: Iran official

A senior Iranian official said that progress had been made during talks in Paris aimed at averting a crisis over the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear program.


Dennis Johnson, ex-Celtic star, dead at age 52

Dennis Johnson, a five-time NBA All-Star and integral part of the Celtics' 1984 and 1986 championship teams, died yesterday, collapsing after coaching Boston's NBA Development League affiliate, the Austin Toros, in practice in Austin, Texas.


Is Syria serious about peace with Israel?

Syria is indicating a willingness to resume peace negotiations after more than four years of deadlock.


I’ve fallen in love with the comic strip Octopus Pie. Not only am I enjoying the strip as a fan, but as a creator too. Every day, Meredith draws something so fluid, expressive and amazing that it makes me totally jealous and inspired at the same time. Another strip having a similar effect on me is [...]


Bug-shy NZ says no to Athens victors' crowns

New Zealand is glad three of its athletes have been crowned Olympic champions -- but if their Athens olive wreaths come home they risk going up in smoke.


Terming their explanations for missed drug tests on the eve of the 2004 Summer Games in Athens "unacceptable," the world governing body of track and field (IAAF) yesterday announced that Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou would be banned


India's Tata Steel  raised a bid for Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus  to an agreed 4.7 billion pounds ($9.2 billion) on Sunday as it seeks to head off a potential counterbid from Brazil's CSN .


John Kerry woos them, but perhaps not enough. George W. Bush does too, and even Laura Bush. Even so, small-business owners rarely make headlines as a political target group even


Fashion's Spotlight Diverted by a Stampede of Tenderfeet

The spotlight on fashion runways has shifted to the young and the unknown, many of unproven talent.


Oil that fries your burger can run your car

After a good meal, how about  asking the head waiter if you can take the waste grease from  the kitchen to fuel your car?


China sought Friday to soothe concerns  over a surprise interest rate rise, its first in nearly a  decade and one which is expected to kick off a series of  increases to cool growth in the world's seventh-biggest  economy.


Voters unhappy with Bush; Congress: Reuters poll

Most U.S. voters think the country is on the wrong track and remain deeply unhappy with President George W. Bush and Congress, but still feel good about their finances and optimistic about the future, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.


India's Sania Mirza storms into maiden WTA final in home event

Unseeded Indian teenager Sania Mirza beat eighth seed Maria Kirilenko of Russia 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) to make her maiden WTA final in the Hyderabad Open.


EUROPA/AZERBAIGIAN - Dopo la dedicazione dellÂunica chiesa cattolica nel paese, viene ora inaugurato un sito web di notizie e informazioni sulla Chiesa cattolica Baku (Agenzia Fides) - I Salesiani della Slovacchia, impegnati nella "Missio sui iurus " in Azerbaigian, hanno da poco aperto un sito web di informazione e promozione della Chiesa cattolica. LÂiniziativa, coordinata insieme ad un gruppo di giovani lu...


I saw aliens at Roswell, claims dead PR man

Who to believe? The public relations officer at the Roswell air base in 1947 has released claims that he saw a crashed spacecraft and the bodies of aliens at the site, despite a lifetime spent denying any such things.â¦


SANTIAGO, Chile  - Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was fighting for survival in a Santiago hospital on Monday as a small group of supporters continued their vigil outside, willing him to live.


Ukrainian premier to be back to work on Monday

Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich will be back to work on Monday. 'He is in good health.


A fire raced through a home in rural northern Michigan before dawn Tuesday, killing a man and his four children and sending the children's mother to the hospital, authorities said.


BRUSSELS - EU leaders gather Thursday to make a long-awaited decision on launching entry talks with Turkey, widely expected to give the green light despite last-ditch haggling over the exact terms of the offer.


CO2 May Have Saved Earth from Freezing in Early History

Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that has become a bane of modern society, may have saved Earth from freezing over early in the planet's history, according to the first detailed laboratory analysis of the world's oldest sedimentary rocks.


U.S. may look to private sector to fund ATC system

The U.S. government may look to  financial institutions and other investors to help finance the  multibillion-dollar modernization of the air traffic system, a  senior Bush administration official said on Thursday.


Please shut up, Terry McAuliffe -- that is, about George W. Bush and his missing-time in the Texas Air National Guard. I keep receiving press releases from flacks at the Democratic Party about Bush's Guard service (or lack thereof).


Lou Yeâs âSummer Palaceâ examines youthful idealism and its unhappy aftermath.


If war is out of control, contractorsâ incentives may lead to errors.


Our correspondent David Shukman flies with a Nasa team as it monitors the state of Antarctica's glaciers.


Rivals Join To Develop Hybrid-Car Technology

General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG are throwing their combined weight behind a new hybrid technology for cars and trucks, setting the stage for what had been a niche product to spread to the mainstream for American consumers.


The pound was supported by reported buying of the currency from the Middle East, which prompted what traders were active today to push it higher once it passed through the two dollar mark in early trading.


World's Littlest Girl Doing Well, Soon May Leave Hospital

A new world record has been set by Rumaisa Rahman: She is the tiniest baby in the world -- 8.6 ounces (260 grams) at birth. Doctors who are caring for the little girl and her comparatively robust twin sister


Passera, c'e' premio del 3% per chi aderira' all'opa


American International Group Inc.  AIG.N, the world's largest insurer by market value, on  Tuesday said it reached preliminary accords to settle federal  criminal and regulatory probes into whether it helped two  companies fraudulently inflate earnings.


Jackson defense wonât get psychological exams

SANTA MARIA -- The judge in the molestation case against Michael Jackson on Monday rejected a defense request to conduct psychological examinations of the alleged victim and the boyâs family.


ALTHOUGH both sides claimed victory, John Kerry again outpolled George W. Bush after a feisty clash over issues ranging from Iraq to abortion at a "town hall" style presidential debate in St Louis.


FDA denies trying to block Vioxx results

The US Food and Drug Administration denied charges it tried to suppress a safety official's findings that painkiller Vioxx, which was pulled from the market last week, raised heart attack risks.


By Rob Varnon, Connecticut Post, Bridgeport  Dec. 15--The state Department of Transportation said Thursday it is turning to salt alone in its battle with winter, banishing the use of environmentally harmful sand.


Ankara's foreign minister is to visit Baghdad in an effort to halt attacks by Kurdish fighters based in Iraq.


LONDON, Feb 3 (IPS) - Nelson Mandela, 86, needed no support when he   walked up to address thousands at Trafalgar Square in London  Thursday. He  had the support of a cheering crowd, and of one of  the most powerful  movements ever to gather against world  poverty.


Warrant issued for deposed Thai prime minister over alleged share sale violations.


Going into the game in Poland, Eriksson was a man courting headlines for the wrong reasons. Indeed, following revelations about the his private life, and the subsequent capitulation of his team in Saturday's


Craig CrawfordÃ¢ÂÂs Trail Mix: Obama Gives Clinton the Heads-Up for TonightÃ¢ÂÂs Debate

PHILADELPHIA Ã¢ÂÂ What if a boxer spent the week before a big match telling the media exactly how and where he would land his punches against the opponent? For starters, that would make things much easier for his rival Ã¢ÂÂ and that is exactly the advantage that Barack Obama has handed to Hillary Rodham Clinton for tonightÃ¢ÂÂs nationally televised Democratic presidential debate.


RealNetworks music service cuts fee for students

RealNetworks Inc. will begin offering some university students its digital music subscription service at a steep discount in an effort to stem illegal downloads and attract long-term customers.


CSC Team Showing Respect for the Yellow Jersey

Overall Tour de France leader Fabian Cancellara has benefited from the work of his CSC teammates. But what happens when Carlos Sastre, the teamâs best hope for an overall victory, needs their help?


Israel Winds Down Gaza Military Operation

Several thousand Israeli settlers and supporters demonstrate, during a rally against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's planned pullout and evacuation of Gaza Strip Jewish settlements, near Sharon's residence, in Jerusalem, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004.


Per due imputati minori accusati di concorso in omicidio


Britain arrests Guantanamo man at Spain's request

A British resident freed from the U.S. Guantanamo Bay prison for suspected terrorists was arrested in connection with a Spanish extradition request on Thursday hours after returning to Britain, police said.


Oracle will catapult itself into the ECM (enterprise content management) fold next quarter by introducing "Tsunami," its unstructured data management technology.


Pier 1 no longer in deal talks; analyst sees bid

Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc.  said it no longer is in deal talks with a party that had expressed preliminary interest in the company, but an analyst said on Wednesday he still saw a strong possibility of someone bidding for the company.


Austrian president supports start of Turkey's EU talks

Austrian President Heinz Fischer said Monday the European Union should start membership negotiations with Turkey.


Due attentati contro polizia nella capitale, decine feriti


Athens Games a Watershed in War Against Cheats

It started with a missed drugs test and ended with a stripped gold medal. In between it was dominated by steroids, stimulants and diuretics.


Why David Beckham should not play for Team Open Source

David Beckham plays soccer.  Sort of.  Some companies claim to be open source.  Sort of.  Here's why both are bad for the game.


Plane forced to land 'on full emergency'

An Olympic Airlines flight from Athens to New York was forced to land Sunday at London's Stansted Airport "on a full emergency," a spokeswoman said.


Hurley to wed her husband a second time at Indian ceremony

British actress Elizabeth Hurley and her Indian husband Arun Nayar were to tie the knot one more time on Friday in a Hindu ceremony at a maharaja's palace in western India.


Ten Killed in Texas Tractor-Trailer Crash

A tractor-trailer crossed a highway median and plowed into two other vehicles during the afternoon rush hour Monday, triggering a fiery pileup in which 10 people, including five members of one family, were killed. Three others were injured.


Dutch kidney reality television show a hoax

A Dutch reality television show in which a supposedly dying woman had to pick one of three contestants to whom she would donate a kidney was revealed as an elaborate hoax on Friday.


Your latest intelligence from the world of fixed-income bonds.


Irish's Walker has ground to cover with Herschel

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- They are both from Georgia, but Notre Dame freshman running back Darius Walker isn't related to former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker.


For author, Snicket movie is just the ticket

When Daniel Handler, writing as Lemony Snicket, began his Gothic adventure series for kids, A Series of Unfortunate Events, he thought that, at best, it might attract a cult following.


Just a day after a commercial company started selling an iPhone unlock hack, a hacker group released a free, open-source version.


At least 66 killed in India-Pakistan train blasts

DEEWANA, India  - Two bombs exploded aboard a train bound from India to Pakistan, sparking a fire that killed at least 66 passengers on Monday in what the Indian government called an "act of terrorism".


GRAEME SOUNESS had to be separated from Craig Bellamy in a training ground bust-up yesterday after he blasted his swearing striker.


Roma, 17:20 - VOLLEY, A1 FEMMINILE: SANTERAMO BATTE FORLI' NELL'ANTICIPO

Nell'anticipo dell'ultima giornata di andata del campionato di serie A1 femminile di pallavolo, Tena...


Daytona 500 build-up marred by cheating furor

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  - Allegations of cheating and a flurry of sanctions have set the tone in the build-up to Sunday's Great American Race, the Daytona 500.


Flexible pain relief with morphine-free poppy

A handful of genes in a morphine free poppy could hold the key to producing improved pain management pharmaceuticals. Norman, the âno-morphineâ poppy, is superior to morphine producing poppies as it produces


Ministro Lavoro, utilizzo improprio va corretto


Slow to Execute, California Sees Death Row Swell

SAN QUENTIN, Calif.  - Just the other day, Marc  Klaas received a letter explaining the latest delay in  executing the man responsible for his 12-year-old daughter  Polly Klaas' brutal 1993 kidnap and murder, a case that shocked  California.


CALCIO: JUVE-MILAN FINISCE 0-0, ROSSONERI FALLISCONO L'ASSALTO

ROMA - La sfida-scudetto del Delle Alpi fra Juventus e Milan, anticipo della 16/a giornata di serie A, si e' conclusa con uno 0-0 che mantiene invariate le distanze in testa alla classifica, ma lascia l'amaro in bocca ai rossoneri, che hanno condotto


Judge: Lindh documents can remain secret

The public cannot see the arguments American-born Taliban soldier John Walker Lindh made in the hope of shortening his 20-year prison sentence, a federal judge has ruled.


The demise of California's attempt at comprehensive health-care reform this week means that advocates of overhauling the health-care system will turn their focus back to Washington, several experts said yesterday, as an increasingly tough budget climate raises new questions about whether states can...


The International Air Transport Association said Monday international air travel and cargo transport rose more than expected. In the first eight months of this year, passenger travel increased by nearly 19


The Canadian National Railway Company extended its reach further into Albertaâs oil sands region with a deal to buy and rebuild the struggling Athabasca Northern Railway. CN Rail will pay 25 million Canadian dollars for Athabasca Northern and pay 135 million Canadian dollars over the next three years to rebuild the 202-mile rail line under a long-term agreement with three major shippers. The Athabasca Northern had been threatened with abandonment because of deteriorating tracks. It was owned by Cando Contracting.


Greenspan Not Worried About Energy Prices

WASHINGTON - This year's surge in energy prices is likely to have far less of an impact on the economy than the oil shocks of the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday.    Greenspan predicted that the global economy will adjust to the recent surge in prices, which has seen oil topping $50 per barrel, by boosting energy exploration and production and by increasing fuel efficiency...


Carnival season in New Orleans is the prime time to see all the crazy people. Just add their dogs to the mix, as they did Sunday, and it becomes the annual Krewe of Barkus parade.


Napoli, 13:20 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; MARINO: SQUALIFICA ZALAYETA CREDO SIA GIUSTA

Il Napoli non presenterà ricorso contro la squalifica di due giornate inflitte a Marcelo Zala...


Hannah Montana concert movie sets presale records

Walt Disney Co's Hannah Montana concert film dominated U.S. online movie ticket sales on Wednesday, a day ahead of its debut, despite opening in fewer than 1,000 theaters.


Willie Parker breaks the Steelers single-game rushing record with 223 yards and Pittsburgh roughs up the Cleveland Browns for a 27-7 victory.


Late goal earns Devils comeback win over Penguins

Zach Parise scored in overtime to rally the New Jersey Devils to a stunning 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.


Allan Houston called playing in the Nov. 3 season opener at Minnesota a realistic goal, but also said, "I don't think anything's a lock."


ICSTIS tells sex lines to clean up their act

Warns on warnings UK premium-rate regulator ICSTIS has told sex lines to clean up their act by 31 August or face sanction.â¦


Chargersâ General Manager Gets Contract Extension

After building the San Diego Chargers into a consistent playoff contender, General Manager A. J. Smith received a five-year contract extension Tuesday.


Israeli forces opened fire at a car full of Palestinian gunmen in this West Bank town early Saturday, killing one militant and wounding at least two others, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials.


Chelsea's 3-1 win against FC Porto was not owner Roman Abramovich's only reason to smile after Champions League action on Wednesday.


Here are today's Battleground Dispatches Ã¢ÂÂ a roundup of what is going on right now in the year's hottest races, based on reports from local and national media.


UPDATE:Murdoch Has 7 Weeks To Secure News Corp's US Move

By Lilly Vitorovich Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Rupert Murdoch has seven weeks to convince News Corp. (NWS) shareholders a move to the US will make the media conglomerate more attractive to


De Cataldo, l'Italia oscura e altre novità in libreria

Esce Nelle mani giuste dell'autore di Romanzo Criminale ospite stasera a Massenzio e domani a RepubblicaTv. E la nuova avventura del commissario Montalbano, La pista di sabbia


One might expect cancer researchers to promote the free and open exchange of information. They donât.


UPDATE 1-Champions Valencia claim nervous victory

Valencia edged out Villarreal 2-1 in a nervy Mediterranean derby on Monday to get their Primera Liga title defence off to a positive start.


Five Explosions Hit Madrid; ETA Suspected

Five small explosive devices detonated Friday at Madrid gas stations along busy highways after a telephone warning from the armed Basque separatist group ETA, officials said.


Pop star Natasha Bedingfield goes straight in at number one on the UK chart with her second single These Words.


Financial Times: 'Prodi forse non in grado di realizzarle'


Serbia mass grave probed, thought to hold hundreds

RUDNICA, Serbia  - Serbia started an investigation on Tuesday into a mass grave believed to contain up to 500 Albanian victims of the Kosovo war, a reminder of why the United Nations is considering independence for the province.


Dell hits Rollins with $5m slap to the face

Golden umbrella Dell's executive compensation committee has proved the cruelest of masters, handing ex-CEO Kevin Rollins a piddling $5m on his way out of Round Rock. The company today revealed the embarrassing payout in a SEC filing, detailing its parting of ways from Rollins.â¦


Thousands of people gather on the streets of west London for the opening day of the Notting Hill Carnival.


W&M Debate Blog to Shut Down: Some Alumni Say They Are Running a Web Site That Seeks to Reunify the Community.

By Shawn Day, Daily Press, Newport News, Va.  Jun. 23--WILLIAMSBURG -- A blog that took to task Web sites supporting and opposing College of William and Mary President Gene Nichol is being shut down and replaced by another site.


Lycos Anti-Spam âMake Love Not Spamâ Service Launched

Lycos has apparently been the target of spam attacks following the release of their anti-spam deny of service campaign. The BlogBloke reports on this new happening in the anti-spam wars âItâs payback time!


Siemens' New OpenStage(TM) Family of SIP Phones Provide Personal Fixed Mobile Convenience With Style

Siemens Communications, Inc., today announced OpenStage™,  a new line of stylish IP telephones that bring an open communications  hardware platform to the desktop for the first time.


India ; Stalemate Looms in Kashmir as Singh Ends Visit

India News, SRINAGAR, India - The main separatist alliance in Indian Kashmir insisted on Thursday on holding talks with Pakistan before reviving a dialogue with New Delhi, a demand Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said was not acceptable.


Al-Qaeda urges non-Muslims - especially in the US - to convert to Islam, according to a new videotape.


RIM shares rise amid Microsoft takeover talk

Research in Motion Ltd    moved higher on Thursday on renewed market speculation  that Microsoft Corp  could be interested in buying the  BlackBerry maker.


Japan's Toshiba files patent suit against Hynix of South Korea

TOKYO : Japanese electronics giant Toshiba said it was taking legal action against major South Korean microchip maker Hynix in Tokyo and Texas for alleged infringement of Toshiba's semiconductor memory patents.


Sony Profit Spikes on Sales of Consumer Electronics

Sharply higher quarterly profits are the latest sign that cost-cutting and the disposal of some units have set the electronics and entertainment giant firmly on the course to recovery.


Partisan Arguing and Fine Print Seen as Hindering Medicare Law

The Bush administration's efforts to carry out the first phase of its Medicare law, providing drug discount cards to the elderly, have been plagued with difficulties.


Paul Allen applies to bid in U.S. wireless auction

A venture led by Microsoft Corp   co-founder Paul Allen has applied to bid in an  upcoming U.S. auction of coveted wireless airwaves, according  to auction documents released late on Tuesday.


Jailed Rocker Could Be Back in France This Month

French rock star Bertrand Cantat, convicted in Lithuania of murdering his girlfriend, may be handed over to French authorities this month, several months earlier than expected, officials said on Thursday.


Crude oil prices in Asia reached US$ 52.23 as reports emerge of a possible strike in Nigeria and a sluggish revival of output in key Gulf of Mexico oilfields.


Carl Edwards, winner of Sunday's Dover 400-mile race, was penalized 25 NASCAR driver championship points on Tuesday for rule violations found during a post-race inspection.


The CIA is to make public hundreds of documents about some of its worst abuses from the 1950s to 1970s.


Northern Rock chief executive Adam Applegarth resigns from his job at the housebuilder Persimmon.


Gazprom plans to buy half of Sakhalin-2: chairman

Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom plans to buy around 50 percent of the Shell-led Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project for cash and assets, its chairman, Dmitry Medvedev, said on Tuesday.


Chinese premier hopes Russia to choose Chinese route for pipeline

China's Premier Wen Jiabao voiced hope that Russia would choose a route to China for a crucial Siberian pipeline now in the works, the Interfax news agency reported.


Perugia, 19:31 - CALCIO, PERUGIA: SI CERCA UN ATTACCANTE CENTRALE

Per il mercato di gennaio il Perugia non cerca un difensore (Coly rimane nonostante i propositi di p...


Mark Jones, Duncan Jones, Adam Jones and Rob Sidoli come into Wales' team to face Scotland.


Not all Malware is Equally Evil, Researchers Say

Two senior security veterans from Trend Micro Inc. are trying to get the industry to change how it classifies malicious software.


NASA postpones shuttle landing until Thursday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - NASA on Tuesday   postponed the landing of the space shuttle Atlantis by a day,   partly because of poor weather forecast for the Kennedy Space   Center in Florida.


Good Samaritans Aiding Hurricane Victims

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Hundreds of local residents and some from across the nation have turned out to provide a vast array of free aid since Hurricane Charley ravaged the area on Aug...


Afghan troops stormed a notorious prison Friday in an assault aimed at ending a standoff sparked by a bloody escape attempt by four inmates once suspected of belonging to the al-Qaida terror organization.


In Study of Human Patterns, Scientists Look to Bird Brains

Bird sleep is so mysterious that scientists are considering several answers, all intriguing.


Discovery Laboratories Inc. said on Tuesday the expected launch of its experimental respiratory treatment for premature infants will be delayed until the fourth quarter after U.S. regulators found quality-control problems in its manufacturing.


Siena, 20:39 - CALCIO, SIENA: NUOVO PROPRIETARIO INCONTRA SQUADRA

L'avvocato romano Giovanni Lombardi Stronati, nuovo patron del Siena, ha incontrato oggi squadra e a...


Russian oil major YUKOS said on  Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S.  court and would seek an order from the court to halt the Dec.  19 sale by the Russian state of its main oil unit.


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High Court Won't Speed Up Terrorism Case

The Supreme Court refused Monday to speed up consideration of a challenge to the government's plans to try foreign terror suspects before military tribunals.


NFL Wrap: Dillon Helps Patriots Earn 21st Successive Win

Corey Dillon rushed for 115 yards as the New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 13-7 at Foxboro Sunday to take their record winning streak to 21 games.


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Ministro della Difesa commenta rinvio a giudizio militari


Thousands of abortion-rights activists marched across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, the latest in a growing procession of protests leading up to the Republican National Convention.


Nasdaq picks brain for new health care index

Research and investment into brain-related illnesses is growing at an unprecedented rate as scientific advances coincide with the demands of an aging baby-boom population determined to beat the odds.


Iraq chopper crash kills 7 U.S. troops: official

All seven U.S. troops aboard a military helicopter were killed when the aircraft crashed northwest of Baghdad on Wednesday, according to an initial military report, a U.S. defense official said.


Nova Scotia becomes sixth province, territory to allow same-sex marriages

HALIFAX (CP) - Nova Scotia became the sixth province or territory to allow same-sex marriages when the province's Supreme Court ruled Friday that banning such unions is unconstitutional.


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Hubble Approaches the Final Frontier: The Dawn of Galaxies

Hubble Space Telescope -- Hubble Space Telescope -- Detailed analyses of mankind's deepest optical view of the universe, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field (HUDF), by several expert teams have at last identified what may turn out to be some of the earliest star-forming galaxies.     Astronomers are now debating whether the hottest stars in these early galaxies may have provided enough radiation to "lift a curtain" of cold, primordial hydrogen that cooled after the big bang...


Some questions shouldn't be asked. From the start of the 2004 season, that was the message that coaches, players and members of the Colorado athletic program sent to reporters who were visiting Boulder to write about the Buffaloes.


Presenza a Conferenza Baghdad non cambia posizioni Bush


Defense Leaders Faulted by Panel in Prison Abuse

Leadership failures at the highest levels contributed to an environment in which detainees were abused, a panel concluded.


Childhood cancer patients suffer less pain when placed under hypnosis, scientists have claimed.


Analysis: Sunday's vote sees a familiar cast of candidates repeating familiar lines. But they may be stumbling their way to stable power-sharing


Judge rejects Google's anti-Microsoft antitrust bid

Blog: Federal judge presiding over Microsoft antitrust case says she'll rely on government attorneys, not Google, to guide enforcement.


South Africa have ended their tour of Great Britain and Ireland on a high after a crushing 45-10 victory over Scotland. Jaque Fourie, Solly Tyibilika and Bryan Habana, twice, claimed tries for the Springboks


Siniscalco: faremo un ddl sulla competitivitÃ

Il ministro dell'Economia, Domenico Siniscalco, ha annunciato oggi durante la Giornata sulla ricerca di Confindustria che il governo sta preparando una medicina contro la crisi industriale italiana, caduta in grave affanno di fronte alla concorrenza estera


South Africa's President Mbeki says he could stay as African National Congress leader after elections this year.


The White House lashed out at Syria yesterday, as Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) defied pressure from the administration and went ahead with talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. Afterward, Nelson said he sees a new "crack in the door" for U.S.-Syria relations and help in stabilizing...


Study Says Glaciers Formed During a Very Warm Period

Giant glaciers formed about 90 million years ago during a warm period when alligators thrived in the Arctic, researchers said, calling into question the belief that all ice melts in a âsuper greenhouseâ climate.


Washington's Tussauds to display politicians in wax

Will tourists accustomed to free attractions in the U.S. capital be willing to spend their money to see wax figures of politicians such as Bill and Hillary Clinton?


North Korea agreed to take steps toward nuclear disarmament under a groundbreaking deal struck on Tuesday that will bring the impoverished communist state more than $300 million worth of aid.


'Open Season' leads the hunt at box office

The new animal cartoon "Open Season" tracked down the No. 1 spot at the North American box office, distributor Sony Pictures said on Sunday.


Iran's Larijani meets German foreign minister

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani was meeting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin on Tuesday to discuss Tehran's disputed nuclear program, German officials said.


Volvo AB posted a 24 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit Friday as sales growth stalled for the world's second biggest truckmaker, missing analysts forecasts.


In late July, David Beckham made his Major League Soccer debut and played a modest 13 minutes for the Los Angeles Galaxy in a friendly against Chelsea. The heralded event attracted a sell-out crowd, several Hollywood A-listers, a Beatles-themed ESPN promotional campaign and, of course, the "Beckham...


MyDoom Virus Writing Not a Resume Builder

"There's no way anyone would hire them to fight viruses," said Sophos security analyst Gregg Mastoras. "For one, no security firm could maintain its reputation by employing hackers.


Officials try to convince Turin Games chief organizer to stay

Government officials are trying to convince the chief organizer of the 2006 Turin Olympics not to quit, but Valentino Castellani says there is "no room for second thoughts.


Mars Water Traces Left by Springs, Not Seas, Experts Say

Curious deposits on Mars that originally appeared to be signs of an ancient ocean were instead produced by water emerging from underground, a new study finds.


MRSA compensation claims may become more prevalent as lawyers turn to workplace safety laws to pursue hospitals.


Wal-Mart U.S. CEO gets sneak peek at Chicago store

The chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores  Inc.'s  U.S. discount chain quietly toured the  retailer's first Chicago store on Tuesday, offering last-minute  suggestions on everything from signs to fishing rods.


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.  -- Barry Bonds finally signed his $15.8 million, one-year contract Thursday, and the slugger is scheduled to report to spring training Monday.


Beijing Seeks New Scrutiny of Investments by Outsiders

Chinese lawmakers are set to pass legislation this week that would limit foreign acquisitions in China on national security grounds.


Europeans offering Iran incentives in nuclear deal

WASHINGTON Representatives of Britain, France and Germany were meeting with Iranian diplomats Thursday in Vienna to offer a package of economic incentives - including the provision of nuclear fuel - in exchange for Tehran's agreement to give up its


Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indefinitely suspended without pay Friday, the National Football League said on its Web site. Vick earlier filed court papers admitting being part of a dogfighting ring.


What is it about Red Sox players hitting the foul pole late at night to win World Series games? At 11:56 last night, Sox second baseman Mark Bellhorn clanged


BillâGatesâisâonâhisâwayâout.âNowâit's upâtoâRayâOzzieâtoâreviveâthe flaggingâgiant -- andâgetâitâreadyâfor theâpost-desktopâera. By Fred Vogelstein from Wired magazine.


ABC News Sears, KMart to Merge in $11 Billion Deal

Sears, Roebuck & Co. and discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp. said on Nov. 17, 2004, that they would merge in an $11 billion deal to form the third-largest US retailer.


Naturally Low Cholesterol Promotes Long Life

Middle-aged men who are naturally blessed with low total cholesterol levels or those who achieve them through a healthy diet and exercise may reap the benefits for decades to come.


Investigators reach remote Nevada site of medical helicopter crash

Investigators began the grim job on Monday of trying to determine what caused a medical helicopter to crash into a mountain peak, killing all five people on board including an 11-day-old infant and its mother.


The Cincinnati Reds rallied for five runs in the ninth inning tonight to beat the Braves 11-8 in Atlanta. Javier Valentin hit a three-run homer off Braves closer John Smoltz to give the Reds their three-run lead.


Prime Minister John Howard embarked on a fourth term Tuesday, pledging to step up the fight against terror at home and overseas, strengthen links with Asia and continue reforming the country's booming economy.


Huntersville, NC (Sports Network) - NFL great Reggie White died Sunday morning at the age of 43. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death.


Top scientist Robert Winston is calling for the UK's fertility watchdog to be scrapped, calling it incompetent.


In the Cards: St. Louis wins NL title, date with Sox

With all due respect to Roger Clemens, Jeff Bagwell and the Houston Astros, this is the matchup Major League Baseball wanted. The Red Sox and Cardinals, two of the game's most storied


Volkswagen AG, Europe's biggest automaker, said Wednesday it has taken a 15 percent stake in truckmaker MAN AG and will use it to support cooperation between MAN and the Swedish truckmaker Scania AB.


Indonesia captures most-wanted Islamic militant

Indonesian police have captured the country's most-wanted militant, Abu Dujana, who heads a military wing of the Southeast Asian militant group Jemaah Islamiah (JI), a police spokesman said on Wednesday.


BULLETINBC-OLY--Women's Marathon RUN,0058BULLETIN    ATHENS, Greece   --  Mizuki Noguchi of Japan won the marathon Sunday in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 20 seconds.


ORLANDO, Florida  - A U.S. astronaut was accused on Tuesday of trying to kidnap and kill a rival for the affections of a male astronaut after she drove 950 miles wearing diapers to confront the woman.


Strong quake rocks Central America; buildings shake

A powerful earthquake rattled Guatemala and El Salvador on Wednesday, forcing terrified residents to flee shaking buildings, but there were no reports of casualties.


Defense Dept. tests Net phone calls on IPv6

Next-generation Internet Protocol inches forward, with signs of growing corporate demand.


Serbia, paralyzed by Kosovo, may face new election

Coalition talks are going nowhere following Serbia's inconclusive election on January 21 and there may have to be a re-run of the ballot this summer, as the issue of breakaway Kosovo province dominates political life.


While there cannot be the slightest doubt that the decision to stage the end-of-season Masters Cup at a modest outdoor arena in Texas for the past two years was a huge mistake, the incandescent play of Switzerland's Roger Federer has preserved the


The U.N. Security Council on   Thursday voted to create a United Nations peacekeeping force in   Sudan's Darfur region, despite the Khartoum government's strong   opposition.


Children smuggled into UK for sex abuse and slavery

The trade in hundreds of children smuggled into UK has been exposed in government report.


World leaders are arriving in the Swiss resort of Davos for this year's World Economic Forum, with Iraq and transatlantic relations top of the agenda.


Lemon, lilac and leather are three of 10 odours that can be used to tell whether a person is likely to develop dementia, according to US scientists.


Stocks Rise Amid Sharp Drop in Oil Prices

A sharp decline in oil prices and a surprise drop in wholesale prices pushed stocks higher in late trading Friday, easing investors' concerns about third quarter earnings after profit warnings from Dow component Alcoa Inc.


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Former Computer Associates CEO pleads not guilty

The former CEO of Computer Associates International Inc. pleaded not guilty Thursday at his arraignment on federal securities fraud and other charges, becoming the most senior official


Kiev, 20:28 - CALCIO, PLATINI: LO STADIO DI KIEV INADATTO ALL'EUROPEO

In una lettera alla federcalcio ucraina, il presidente dell'Uefa, Michel Platini boccia lo stadio di...


Storm pounds California with heavy rain, more on the way? (updated ...

A powerful storm pounded California for a second day, flooding freeways and desert roads, tossing boats ashore and triggering a rockslide that blocked Highway 1 on the central coast.


BEIJING -- Di, Chao, Xu, and Wentao now answer to Eddy, Super, Promise, and Wendy.


Sports of The Times: Campaign Needed for Minority Candidates for Football Coach

Intercollegiate athletics, which at its worst can epitomize an old boys network, desperately needs its own Rooney Rule and needs a rule with teeth.


Unlikely pioneer: Parker High's first white graduate

Crystal Wadsworth, a native New Yorker, gets her diploma Wednesday from the mostly black Birmingham, Ala., school.


Testino Photo Marks UK Prince Harry's 20th Birthday

Britain's Prince Harry was captured in  fits of laughter in a picture released Monday to mark his 20th  birthday this week.


At Least 2 Killed in Car Bombing in Iraq

Today's blast south of Baghdad was the latest in a series of attacks in Iraq that have killed some 150 people in the last four days.


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England's players claim to have been used as "political pawns" over the Zimbabwe tour crisis.


Shots Fired From Boat; 2 Held: Shrimping Season's First Day

By Michael A. Bell, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Jun. 7--JACKSON COUNTY -- Officers with the Department of Marine Resources arrested two people in a shooting incident that occurred on a shrimp boat in the Gulf on Wednesday morning.


Top Serbian and ethnic Albanian leaders _ bitterly divided over Kosovo's future status _ began their final round of talks Saturday on a contested U.N. plan for the disputed province.Comment


Godolphin lay down the Rule Of Law in St Leger

Australian jockey Kerrin McEvoy capped his first season riding in Europe with an all the way success in the St Leger on Rule Of Law.