IPFI chief says it's time to hose down the networks

Sketching out a big label future Midem In an interview from the music business annual Midem, we speak to John Kennedy, chairman and CEO of the IPFI, the international trade group representing record labels. (Later in the week we'll hear the view from the independent sector â presenting a very different picture.) Here he talks about the new ISP strategy, and the future of the big label.â¦


Many Parents Don't See Kids Have Weight Problems

Parents of overweight and obese kids often don't realize that their children are carrying excess pounds, new research shows.


Zambrano Continues Mastery of Pirates Cubs 1, Pirates 0

PITTSBURGH -- This may slow the Chicago Cubs' chase of the NL wild card: Carlos Zambrano won't start against Pittsburgh again this season.


EMC Corp. is acquiring SMARTS for approximately $260 million in cash. SMARTS is a fast-growing, privately held provider of event automation and real-time network systems management software.


Premier in Ukraine Quits, Giving Way to Opposition Rule

The resignation signals the end of a drama that ended in Viktor Yanukovich's defeat after an uprising against electoral fraud.


Infineon post full-year profit but issues downbeat outlook

German semi-conductor giant Infineon posted its first annual profit in three years, but issued a downbeat outlook for the months to come.


ConocoPhillips buys Russian state-owned stake in Lukoil

The US oil giant ConocoPhillips on Wednesday won an auction to purchase state-held stake of Russia's second largest oil producer Lukoil.


US chess genius Bobby Fischer asks Japan to let him travel to Iceland, where he has been granted residency.


Roma, 27 dic. (Adnkronos) - Tom Cruise Ã¨ l'uomo dell'anno, Uma Thurman la migliore attrice e Quentin Tarantino il miglior regista. Sono questi i risultati del sondaggio effettuato tra i lettori del mensile 'Ciak', in edicola il 30 dicembre.


Tech Stocks Get a Boost From Dell Earnings

By MADLEN READ; Associated Press  But overall, the market is little changed, as investors are concerned about the buying power of consumers.


Pelosi links funding US troops in Iraq to strict guidelines: report

The top Democrat in the US House of Representatives said she favors measures to support US military forces that would indirectly choke war funding, media reported.


U.S. backs Microsoft against Google complaint: report

The top antitrust official at the  Justice Department last month backed Microsoft Corp.   by urging state prosecutors to reject a confidential complaint  filed by Google Inc. , The New York Times reported on  Sunday.


Harry goes wild about paparazzi and brawls with photog

Prince Harry was hit in the face with a camera during a brawl outside a London nightclub in which he allegedly gave as good as he got, leaving a photographer with a cut lip.


L'ondata di criminalitÃ  giovanile nella capitale inglese sembra non arrestarsiIn 12 mesi 20 adolescenti uccisi dalle bande giovanili in Inghilterra e Galles                                            Londra, tornano a sparare le baby gang Feriti tre adolescenti durante una festa                                                                                La super testimone dell'omicidio di Rhys si presenta spontaneamente alla polizia di Liverpool


Il Professore rilancia un nuovo sistema di voto. D'Alema: "Non serve una proposta del Governo".Mastella: "VedrÃ² Calderoli". E Fini freddo scommette sul voto anticipato                                          Legge elettorale, Prodi ci prova "Dialogo serio e niente referendum"


Social scientists say that linking emotional breakdowns to ballots cannot be dismissed easily.


Technology to Drive Changes in Search Engine Marketing  The coming years will be much more interesting as the business of search transits from its adolescence into adulthood. Search engine marketing has matured and is now viewed as an important component in mainstream marketing. The environment is going to change becoming more ...


Magic sign Howard to five-year extension

The Orlando Magic, stung by the loss of  Grant Hill to the Phoenix Suns, have signed All-Star forward  Dwight Howard to a contract extension, the team said Thursday.


U.S. judge levies damages in drug pricing case

A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled on Thursday that pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Schering-Plough Corp. subsidiary Warrick Pharmaceuticals falsely marked up U.S. drug prices at various times through 2003.


China's largest personal computer maker, Lenovo Group Ltd., said on Tuesday it was in acquisition talks with a major technology company, which a source familiar with the situation said was IBM.


Bhutto's Son Asks for U.N.-Backed Investigation of Assassination

LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The son of slain Pakistani politician Benazir Bhutto on Tuesday called for a U.N.-backed investigation of his mother's death, saying that Pakistani authorities failed to provide her with adequate security and he did not trust them to solve her murder.


IRAQ was on the brink of an all-out assault on rebel-held Fallujah today as deadly clashes erupted between US troops and insurgents in the neighbouring city of Ramadi.


Now Showing at Apple: The Return of Mr. Jobs

Steven P. Jobs, founder of Apple, unveiled a new line of miniretail stores, making his first appearance since cancer surgery.


Woods Wins in Japan to End 9-Month Drought

Tiger Woods won his first stroke-play tournament in more than a year Sunday, capturing the Dunlop Phoenix by eight strokes after closing with a 3-under-par 67. Woods entered the final round with a 10-stroke lead and had five birdies to finish at 16-under 264 in the $1.89 million event, the richest on the Japan tour.


Pressure mounts on Kenyan politicians to end crisis

The European Union, United States and United Nations urged Kenya's feuding politicians on Saturday to agree a peaceful and democratic end to violence that has killed 500 people since disputed December 27 polls.


ASIA/MYANMAR - Erezione della diocesi di Banmaw e nomina del Primo Vescovo CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI, in data 28 agosto 2006, ha eretto la Diocesi di Banmaw (Myanmar), con territorio dismembrato dalla Diocesi di Myitkyina, rendendola suffraganea dellÂArcidiocesi di Mandalay. Il Santo ...


Argentina vs. Tunisia in Confederations Cup opener

Argentina will play African champion Tunisia at Cologne on June 15 in the opener of the Confederations Cup, which Germany will use to prepare for hosting the 2006 World Cup.


Sam Cassell was a no-show on the first day of training camp Tuesday, sending a message to the Timberwolves that he was displeased about not getting a contract extension.


When the clock strikes midnight as Wednesday becomes Thursday, the NHL's collective bargaining agreement will expire. It begins when the arena ice should be carved up by players' skates during practice, but is still fresh.


Haiti Flood Death Toll Rising, Hundreds Missing

GONAIVES, Haiti  - Survivors of devastating  flooding in Haiti wandered mud-clogged streets in search of  food on Tuesday as officials said 662 people had been killed  and more than 1,000 were missing.


Actress Stone Sues Plastic Surgeon in L.A. for Libel

So she has sued a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon for  defamation and libel for falsely claiming that he gave her a  facelift.


Swiss bank UBS seeks backing to sell stakes in the firm as it tries to assess the impact of the US sub-prime crisis


Online dating brings hope and frustration

TORONTO, Dec 28  - Online dating renews women's  hope in love and sex, but can be just as disappointing as the  real-life dating scene, according to new Canadian research.


Potomac 'intersex' fish worry scientists

Scientists say abnormal "intersex" fish, with both male and female characteristics, have been discovered in the Potomac River and its tributaries across the Capitol Region, raising questions about how contaminants are affecting millions of people who drink tap water there.


Sony making slimmer, lighter PSP video game handheld

Sony announced Wednesday that a slimmer, lighter PSP handheld video game will be on the market in time for the Christmas holiday season.


Amid Scandals, Tour Begins With No Clear Favorite

With many of cycling's biggest stars sidelined because of doping scandals, a clear favorite has yet to emerge at the Tour de France.


Ready or Not (and Maybe Not), Electronic Voting Goes National

Whether or not the machines are ready for the election - or the electorate ready for the machines - there is no turning back.


Monaco, 12:54 - CALCIO, BAYERN; PODOLSKI: DIMOSTRERO' IL MIO VALORE

Miglior giovane all'ultimo Mondiale, pagato dieci milioni di euro, Lukas Podolski non è ancor...


Berlusconi all'opposizione: 'Sempre aperti al dialogo'

ROMA, 21 DICEMBRE 2004 - "Da parte nostra c'Ã¨ sempre stata la massima apertura al dialogo. Questa apertura c'Ã¨ ancora e ci sarÃ  sempre". Lo ha detto il premier, Silvio Berlusconi, interpellato sulla preoccupazione


AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Il governo si impegna a mantenere lÂinsegnamento della religione nelle scuole e garantisce la validitÃ  dell'accordo tra Stato e Chiesa Cattolica nel settore educativo La Paz (Agenzia Fides) - Rappresentanti del Ministero dellÂEducazione della Bolivia e della Commissione Episcopale per lÂEducazione della Conferenza Episcopale, hanno ratificato un accordo quadro tra lo Stato e la Chiesa Cattolica e garantito lÂinseg...


Ordinary People Testify in Political Ads

Testimonial ads are nothing new in the political world. High-profile surrogates or supportive celebrities often film commercials endorsing a candidate, hoping voters will follow their leads. Those have been rare this year. But quite a few ads have featured everyday Americans testifying about the state of the nation, as strategists seek to make politics — and the presidential election — personal through campaign commercials.


Tuberculosis will kill millions in developing countries unless radical action is taken, an aid organisation has warned.


Seattle's Russian community reacted with a mixture of sorrow, anger and frustration yesterday: sorrow for the children who died in the hostage crisis at a school in Beslan, Russia; anger


Vodafone Drops on Report It Supports Bid for Sprint

Shares in Vodafone Group Plc, the world's largest mobile-phone operator, dropped after The Wall Street Journal said the company is considering bidding with US partner Verizon Communications Inc.


At this rate, Cameron will be the saviour of moral society

Comment is free: Neal Lawson: Labour's love affair with the free market means that, bizarrely, the Tories may be our first truly post-Thatcherite party


'Faith-Healing' Brothers Charged in Scam

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Two brothers claiming to be faith healers were charged with grand theft for allegedly convincing clients they were cursed and would die unless they paid for expensive cleansing rituals, authorities said.


Chavez begins Colombia hostage rescue bid

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez sent two helicopters into Colombia on Friday, the advance party of a mission to pick up three hostages held for years by Marxist guerrillas.


Hollywood's Golden Globes ceremony is cancelled and replaced with a press conference because of the writers' strike.


Nyon, 12:36 - CALCIO, COPPA UEFA: PARMA NEL GRUPPO D

Sorteggio Uefa a Nyon abbastanza positivo per il Parma. La squadra di Pioli dovrà vedersela n...


Europe Gets It      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - War On Terror: A rash of thwarted terrorist attacks timed for 9/11 should remind us of the threat from radical Islam. Fortunately, after a long slumber, our allies in Europe seem to be waking up to the challenge.


Hosting the 2004 Olympics cost Greece 9bn euros, twice the original estimate, the country's finance minister says.


âThe Best Phone that Anybody Has Ever Made.â

âSteve Jobs has said, repeatedly, that this is the best iPod that Apple has ever made, and it is. Itâs also the best phone that anybody has ever made,â says Lev Gossman. âThe user interface,â Grossman marvels, âis crammed with smart little touches â every moment of user interaction has been quietly stage-managed and orchestrated, with such overwhelming attention to detail that when the history of digital interface design is written, whoever managed this project at Apple will be hailed as a Michelangelo, and the iPhone his or her Sistine Chapel.â


Busta trovata dal responsabile della redazione


"Yes, but is it art?" - Britain readies for new Turner prize

"Yes, but is it art?" That is the earnest question on the lips of British critics and art lovers ahead of the award Monday of the ever-controversial Turner Prize.


Deadlines increase heart attack risk six-fold

THE pressure of meeting an important deadline at work increases by a factor of six the risk of suffering a heart attack within 24 hours, Swedish doctors say.


European approval has been given for the first HIV medication which involves taking just one pill a day.


Senior deputies to the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, who is critically ill in France, are due to fly to Paris today to get first-hand information on his condition.


Richard Thomas' Blog: Pjq becomes jQPie - jQuery PHP interface extension

Richard Thomas has decided to change the name of his project from the generic "Pjq" to something a bit more distinctive - jQPie.   I have expanded on this further, found a tastier name and now have a project page up http://projects.cyberlot.net/trac/jqpie/wiki. Added an cheesy jQuery/Interface autocomplete example although I would of preferred a json approach to the xml but it works never the less.   The jQPie project provides a way to link Javascript and PHP easily through the jQuery library with simple requests to use things JSON statements and direct output in your Javascript application.


ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines Inc. has a tentative deal on pilot concessions and much-needed breathing room, but uncertainty about the carrier's debt restructuring remains.


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


Hurricane Lane thrashes Mexico's Pacific coast

CULIACAN, Mexico  - Powerful Hurricane Lane   thrashed western Mexico with fierce winds and torrential rain   on Saturday after a rampage along the Pacific coast that killed   a child and flooded towns.


Turkey blocks YouTube over insult to Ataturk

Turk Telekom blocked access to  Google's YouTube video-sharing site on Wednesday after a court  ruling over videos deemed insulting to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk,  the founder of modern Turkey.


Hawk-eye ready for Premier league testing

The Premier league is set to test Hawk-eye technology in football with a view to remove doubts over goal-line decisions, the chief of the company that makes the product has said.


Wall Street stocks set to rally; data in spotlight

Wall Street stocks were poised to test   fresh highs on Friday, boosted by weakness in the oil price,   with investors firmly focused on a swathe of data as they scour   for clues on the strength of the economy.


A Shrimp From 50 Million BC and Other Miracles of the Sea ; NEWS

By Steve Connor  A census of ocean life has revealed a treasure chest of living jewels ranging from a mighty microbe as big as a fingernail to a furry crab and a giant lobster.


Report Slams Air Force on Academy Assaults

The Pentagon's inspector general on  Tuesday blamed leadership failures by top Air Force officials  for a decade of sexual assaults against female cadets at the  elite Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.


Psychologist and social worker Jerry Yang won $8.25 million in the annual World Series of Poker. The competition was No-Limit Texas Hold'em and lasted 4 days ending on Wednesday at 4:00 A.M. Yang won his $10,000 seat at the series and went on to beat o...


Actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta speak of their anguish as fires sweep through California.


The company teams up with Sun Microsystems to bring its e-mail application to Java-enabled cell phones.


Israeli army confirms 3 soldiers killed in clashes

Two Palestinians infiltrated an Israeli military outpost near the Jewish settlement of Morag in southern Gaza at dawn Thursday, killing three Israeli soldiers, Israeli military sources said.


Alle 16 riprendera' la trattativa su rinnovo contratto


An independent panel has succeeded where other authorities have failed in placing blame for the inexcusable mistreatment of prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison.


Motegi, 09:59 - MOTO, STONER MONDIALE: SONO AL SETTIMO CIELO

Campione del mondo a 21 anni. Casey Stoner quasi non se ne rendo conto e ai microfoni di Italia 1 di...


Three of the world's biggest spirit makers are interested in buying Absolut vodka, the Swedish government says.


Dance Review | Club Guy & Roni : Sisterhood Explored Kinetically

If there are no rules or logic to absurdist dance, then who needs technique, craft or imagination?


A ferry service has halted cruises to Canada that promised a scenic adventure and a flu shot. Clipper Navigation had been offering "flu cruises" since October 21, however, Darrell Bryan, executive vice-president


Russian FSB 'protecting' Storm Worm gang

Prosecution on ice The creators of the Storm Worm botnet are known to US authorities but a lack of co-operation from their counterparts in St. Petersburg, Russia, is preventing action being taken.â¦


Thesinger is paying for saying âread-my-lips-no-new-rehab.".


Human error at EDS to blame for UK outage

Electronic Data Systems has admitted that an error by one of its computer operators during a Microsoft Windows upgrade caused 40,000 PCs at the United Kingdom's Department of Work and Pensions to crash last month.


Australia is investigating reports that two of its citizens have been taken hostage by militants in Iraq.


Clemens Faces Dangers of Spin in Steroid Case

Accused by his former personal trainer of taking steroids for several years, Roger Clemens has embarked on a furious public relations effort.


Thousands in South Africa protest gay marriage bill

Thousands of Christians sang,   prayed and chanted "hallelujah" as they marched through South   African cities on Saturday against a bill that would make the   nation the first on the continent to legalize gay marriage.


Shares Retreat as Labor Costs Rekindle Inflation Fears

Stocks suffered their biggest loss since July after the government said labor costs climbed, reviving concern about rising interest rates.


Bishop Thomas Dupre, the former head of the Springfield Diocese, was indicted Monday on child rape charges, accused of molesting two boys in the 1970s, the county prosecutor said. He becomes the first Roman Catholic prelate indicted in the sex abuse scandal within the American church.


Yukos Unit Evaluated for Sale to Pay Bill

MOSCOW Sept. 27, 2004 - Assets of Russia's beleaguered Yukos oil company should be sold for at least $15 billion, a senior official said Monday, as the company's main production unit is evaluated for sale against a crushing back-tax bill.


TV's 'Mr. Wizard' Don Herbert dies at 89

Don Herbert, who as television's "Mr. Wizard" introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science, died Tuesday. He was 89. Herbert, who had bone cancer, died at his suburban Bell Canyon home, said his son-in-law, Tom Nikosey.


ADV: $175,000 Mortgage for Under $730/Month

Mortgage rates are at record lows. Save $1000s on your mortgage payment. Free quotes.


Colin Montgomerie and Padraig Harrington will play Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk in Friday's Ryder Cup match.


No Deal on Ending Baghdad Clashes-Senior Sadr Aide

The chief spokesman for rebel Iraqi  cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Wednesday no deal had been  agreed with Iraq's government to end fighting in Baghdad's  Shi'ite slum district of Sadr City.


Ericsson to buy Redback Networks for $2.1 billion

Telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson AB  will buy data networking equipment vendor Redback Networks Inc.  for $2.1 billion in cash, the companies said on Tuesday.


IRS sets refund for individuals from phone tax

Long-distance telephone customers   can receive refunds of between $30 and $60 on their 2006 taxes   to reimburse them for a now defunct telephone tax, the U.S.   Internal Revenue Service said on Thursday.


Japanese offered USB bum-cooling cushion

Universal Serial Butt? Bot too hot? Then you need the USB cheek chiller, a PC-powered cooling seat cushion now on offer from those crazy folks at Japanese gadget specialist Thanko.â¦


What do remote-control garage door openers have to do with national security? A secretive Air Force facility in Colorado Springs tested a radio frequency this past week that it would use to communicate with first responders in the event of a homeland security threat. But the frequency also controls an estimated 50 million garage door openers, and hundreds of residents in the area found that theirs had suddenly stopped working.


Michelle Williams Breaks Silence on Heath's Death

Michelle Williams has broken her silence following the death of Heath Ledger, saying in a statement, "My heart is broken."   "Please respect our need to grieve privately," Williams said in a statement, according to the Associated Press. "My heart is ...


Nigeria's under-20 football team have lost out to an all-night prayer vigil and been forced to move a key match to a provincial stadium.


Find out about your grandparent's health, it could save your life

US health officials are asking Americans this Thanksgiving to try to find out what their family medical history is, as this can have a big impact on an individual's health and longevity.


Anatomy of an open-source decision: The Adobe Flex example

Blog: Adobe announced its intention to open-source Flex several weeks ago, but didn't reveal why.  In this interview, Adobe's Phil Costa takes us through the reasons the company had for open-sourcing Flex.


Michael Moore speaks out on Iraq, health care

Maverick filmmaker Michael Moore   steered the Toronto International Film Festival firmly toward   politics with a scathing denunciation of the Iraq war and a   preview of his next film, "Sicko," which slams a patchwork U.S.   health care system.


Michael Jackson appeared in a video to thank fans for the success of "Thriller," the landmark record the reclusive singer is marking with a 25th anniversary edition.


Groups sue to protect Alaska's rare loon

Three conservation groups sued the federal government Wednesday to block development and protect a rare loon that breeds in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.


The introduction of electronic patient records as part of a Â£6.8bn NHS IT upgrade comes under attack from MPs.


Attorney: Rapper "Young Buck" to Surrender

LOS ANGELES - A rap artist will surrender today in connection with the stabbing of a man who punched rapper Dr. Dre during this week's taping of the Vibe Awards in Santa Monica, according to an attorney.


SUDAN: HIV/AIDS swell feared when refugees return - UNFPA

NAIROBI, 18 October (IRIN) - The anticipated return of hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees, once peace returns to the south and west, could lead to a further spread of HIV/AIDS which already affects 2.6 percent of the general population, the UN


Supreme Court Addresses Prison Sentences

With thousands of prison sentences on the line, the Supreme Court will decide whether judges have too much power to tack on extra cell time in a case that one justice said could wreak havoc on courthouses nationwide.


Combattimenti fra esercito e tamil nel Weli Oya


Astronomers detect a torrent of water ice pelting an embryonic star system.


Outrage at Seal Hunt Tourism Is Nonsense - Norway

Foreign outrage at a Norwegian plan to let tourists go on seal-shooting trips is mostly "emotional nonsense," a senior official said on Monday.


Zawahri calls Bush a failure over war on terrorism

Al Qaeda's second-in-command Ayman   al-Zawahri called President Bush a "lying failure" for saying   progress had been made in the war on terrorism, according to a   video posted on the Internet on Friday.


European Parliament delegation to arrive on official visit in Kyiv tomorrow on invitation of VR

The delegation is coming to Ukraine to observe preparation for the Presidential elections and to establish bipartite cooperation between EU and Ukraine.


Thomas Pyle, 67, Innovator in 1980s Health Care Plans

Thomas O. Pyle, who built the Harvard Community Health Plan into one of the nationâs largest and most innovative health care providers, died Wednesday.


Fed slashes interest rates to buffer economy

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday slashed U.S. interest rates by a hefty half-percentage point in a bold bid to shield the economy from a housing slump and financial turbulence, sparking a big rally on Wall Street.


Motown singer Martha Reeves says a posting on internet auction site eBay has left her open to identity theft.


France best, U.S. worst in preventable death ranking

France, Japan and Australia rated best and the United States worst in new rankings focusing on preventable deaths due to treatable conditions in 19 leading industrialized nations, researchers said on Tuesday.


Shares of Dean Foods Inc., the largest US dairy company, tumbled sharply Wednesday after the company lowered its 2004 earnings forecast, blaming a range of factors from volatile milk prices to diminished consumer appetite for


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Over 250 sick after eating at Indiana Olive Garden

More than 250 people have reported becoming sick after eating at an Indianapolis Olive Garden restaurant, a county health official said on Friday, a day after an outbreak of E.coli at Taco Bell restaurants was declared over.


GOP expected to hold House; Senate at stake

Republicans are expected to hold on to their House majority tomorrow, but the Senate is turning into a nail-biter, with nine races in play that could upset the party's precarious hold on power.


One Dead in Ill. Parachuting-Plane Mishap

A parachute that had opened prematurely became tangled in the tail of the plane the skydiver was jumping from Sunday, killing the man and forcing everyone else aboard to jump before the aircraft crashed.


Los Alamos Scientist Says He Was One Fired

A senior scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory says he is one of two employees being fired over an accident this summer in which an intern was injured by a laser.


Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell said his probe into steroid use in baseball has been delayed because he lacks power to order testimony.


The Animal Medical Center has celebrity galas and a lot of history, but a new hospital wants its monied breed.


Maitenbeth, 12:55 - CALCIO, GERMANIA: INCIDENTE STRADALE, MUORE SLOVACCO KREJCI

Lo slovacco Marek Krejci, 26 anni, giocatore del Wacker Burghausen, formazione di seconda divisione ...


The Environment Agency is concerned over health risks of low-energy light bulbs. Should the government use them to completely replace the old ones?


Roma, 18:36 - RUGBY, SUPER 10: NEL POSTICIPO VIADANA BATTE CALVISANO

L'Arix Viadana nel posticipo dell'ottava giornata del Super 10 ha battuto 21-14 il Cammi Calvisano. ...


Actress Jolie Describes Horrors After Darfur Visit

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie on Wednesday described the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region as "unbelievably horrible" after a three-day visit to region.


Red Hat has recruited Sun Microsystems executive Karen Tegan-Padir to serve as vice president of desktop infrastructure technologies.


Warning that film piracy represents an enormous threat to the movie industry, the Motion Picture Association of America announced that it plans to sue people for trading illegal digital copies of movies over the Internet.


Fossil Hunters Find Sleeping Dinosaur in China

Scientists have unearthed the remains of a perfectly preserved 130 million-year-old new species of dinosaur which provide a first-ever look at how the prehistoric creatures slept.


Yukos shares jump as energy giants deny interest in subsidiary

MOSCOW  - Trading in Yukos shares leaped more than 10 per cent on local exchanges Monday as Russia's top energy conglomerates said they would not bid for its main production subsidiary, which is due to be auctioned as collateral for the company's crushing back-taxes bill.


Arsenal's Vieira to miss crucial matches

London, England (Sports Network) - Captain Patrick Vieira will miss Arsenal's two crucial clashes next week due to suspension.


Italy's government and its fashion chiefs are working on a manifesto to crack down on the use of ultra-thin teenagers on the catwalk, as pressure grows on the fashion world to promote healthier looks.


Microsoft Will Speed Up Vista SP1 Release

Microsoft now says its Vista Service Pack 1 will become available to some business users before the end of this month -- an about-face from the software giant's earlier announcement of a delay of up to six weeks to fix a performance issue.


Dow Jones -0,19%, SP 500 -0,12%, Nasdaq invariato


The traditional credit card marketer is going dot-com.


Israel adds 2 nuclear-capable submarines

With the purchase of two more German-made Dolphin submarines capable of carrying nuclear warheads, military experts say Israel is sending a clear message to Iran that it can strike back if attacked by nuclear weapons.


Palestinian officials say Arafat's condition has deteriorated ...

Yasser Arafat's condition has deteriorated significantly over the past day, and doctors treating him at a Paris hospital remain unsure what has caused the 75-year-old Palestinian leader's illness, Palestinian officials said early Thursday.


French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy is due to be made head of President Chirac's governing party.


fter months of Senate hearings and eight Pentagon investigations, it is obvious that the administration does not intend to hold any high-ranking official accountable for the nightmare at Abu Ghraib.


Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O on Tuesday   announced 20 lawsuits against resellers allegedly engaged in   the distribution of infringing software and software   components.


While many actresses fantasize about wearing Valentino or Zac Posen on the red carpet, Ellen Page has a completely different idea.


Viacom Says Blockbuster Exchange a Success

Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. on Wednesday said an offer to trade its shares for those of Blockbuster Inc. was a success, moving it closer to splitting off the video-rental chain.


Former president Jiang Zemin has given up the top job in China's military, handing over his last post to Communist Party chief Hu Jintao to complete a historic leadership transition to a younger generation.


There's something in the air in Rome: cocaine

Scientists have discovered particles of  cocaine and marijuana, as well as caffeine and tobacco, in the  air of Italy's capital, they said on Thursday.


Cosi' il segretario Ds Fassino in un'intervista a Repubblica


When Delonte West awoke yesterday morning, he was surprised his sprained left big toe felt 100 percent. He participated in the shootaround and told the coaching staff he was ready to return. West played 19 minutes in the Celtics' 101-77 loss to the Knicks last night at TD Banknorth Garden.


Last.fm, Music Labels Launch Free Music on Demand

Last.fm users in the U.S., Britain, and Germany can search for an artist and stream a song for free, or pay to download an MP3.


Media & professional: A 22-year-old Reuters photographer and a driver were killed in Baghdad earlier today.


At least 76 people died while scores were injured when flash floods and heavy rains triggered by Typhoon âWinnieâ swept Metro Manila and the provinces in Southern, Central and Northern Luzon on Sunday.


French, Russian politicians listed as recipients of Saddam's largesse

The Iraqi government of Saddam Hussein issued millions of dollars in lucrative oil export vouchers to leading French, Russian and other foreign politicians as part of a concerted effort to win their assistance in lifting UN sanctions against Iraq, a US weapons inspector said in a report made public here.


(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:


Europe Reconsiders Plan to Relax Consumer Product Safety Rules

With the recalls of toys by Mattel and others, the European Union is taking a second look at whether its safety regulations are adequate.


Ketchup maker H.J. Heinz Co. HNZ.N on   Thursday posted higher quarterly profit, lifted by sales of new   products and increased prices.


President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the media could not just be passive observers in the face of terrorist threats and called on journalists to use their work to advance the anti-terrorist cause.


Investigators Find Explosives in Russia Plane Wreck

Explosive of a kind used by Chechen rebels has been found in one of two airliners that crashed simultaneously, Russian investigators said, making it look ever likelier that the disaster was a political attack.


Franco Giordano "convinto" che il capo della polizia non andrÃ  all'intelligence"Chiesi le sue dimissioni allora, non ho problemi a farlo anche adesso"                                          Prc: "No a De Gennaro vertice dei servizi Sul G8 serve la commissione d'inchiesta"                                                                                Villetti: "In sei anni non ha mai avuto la sensibilitÃ  istituzionale di fornire chiarimenti"Storace: "Dopo la Gdf, Prodi vuole assoggettare al suo dominio anche gli uomini del Viminale"


La Taodue realizzera' un film dal romanzo di Salvo Sottile


Schools for children with special needs should not close unless provision is improving, the government says.


Il viceministro era indagato per le presunte pressioniper avvicendamenti all'interno della Guardia di Finanza                                          Caso Speciale, per Visco il pm chiede l'archiviazione                                                                                "E' stato un comportamento illegittimo ma non illecito"


ABC 7 Medical: Marijuana for Medical Use?

THE HIGH COURT HEARD ARGUMENTS THIS MORNING ON WHETHER SICK PEOPLE IN ELEVEN STATES THAT ALLOW MEDICAL MARIJUANA CAN HAVE THEIR POT - EVEN THOUGH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SAYS IT'S ILLEGAL.


UK intelligence accused of complicity in torture

Â· Terror suspect alleges mistreatment in Pakistan Â· UK and US officials also questioned him, he claims


The dollar held near a three-month high  against the euro and a one-month peak versus the yen on  Tuesday, supported by U.S. efforts to tighten fiscal policy and  the Federal Reserve chief's optimistic take on the huge U.S.  deficits.


Monks resume protest against Burma rulers

RANGOON, Burma - More than 100 Buddhist monks marched peacefully yesterday in a northern Burma town noted for its defiance of the country's military rulers, the first large protest since the junta violently crushed a wave of antigovernment demonstrations.


China to Scrutinise Blood Sellers for AIDS

China is to launch a nationwide survey of people who sold their blood in the 1990s as it tries to track down HIV/AIDS victims, state television said on Wednesday.


Stone Cold Steve Austin's movie pins down the WWE's profits.


Bridget, you're guilty by 'Reason' of insanity

Despite shaking from so many insecurities that you make Woody Allen seem calm as the Dalai Lama, you come to us without artifice. In the astoundingly unoriginal "Bridget Jones: The


No, not the Jilly Cooper tome Yahoo! has bought college and high school sports site Rivals.com.â¦


A rise in deaths owing to global warming heatwaves will not be offset by milder winters, research claims.


ONLY two days after his inauguration, Afghan President Hamid Karzai is already trying to get the message out: his country has to stem its booming drugs trade if it is to move forward.


National CJD Surveillance Unit Publishes 12th Annual Report

The twelfth annual report of the National Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance Unit was published today. The report looks back over the period from May 1990 when the Unit was set up to 31 December 2003.


In a push to regain some of its lost luster, Sun Microsystems (SUNW:Nasdaq - news - research) will take the wraps off Solaris 10, an updated version of its operating system, at an event in San Jose, Calif.


SAN DIEGO Oct. 7, 2004 - A federal grand jury indicted a hunter on charges he started the largest wildfire in California history last year's Cedar Fire, which charred 273,000 acres and killed 15 people.


BHP unlikely to boost Rio Tinto offer: report

PHILADELPHIA/SYDNEY  - BHP Billiton   is unlikely to increase its $130 billion unsolicited proposal to acquire mining rival Rio Tinto   by a February 6 deadline, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. BHP could be trying to pressure Rio to negotiate by holding firm with its three-for-one share offer, which has yet to be formalized, the newspaper said, citing sources familiar with the company's plans.


G8:  Despite Germany's Tight Controls, Violence

ROSTOCK, Germany, Jun 3 (IPS) - Over the last several weeks the German government  tightened controls on civil society groups and leftist  anti-globalisation activists in order to prevent, as the official  lines goes, "violent disruptions" of the G8 summit of  industrialised countries that Germany is hosting this week.


Sen. John Kerry's campaign released a video Saturday comparing the controversy over Kerry's Vietnam service to attacks on John McCain during the 2000 Republican primaries.


An unusually large share of workers have been out a job for more than six months even as overall unemployment has remained low, a little-noted weakness in the labor market that analysts said threatens to intensify the impact of the unfolding economic downturn.


Electronic Arts Inc , the  world's biggest video game publisher, said on Monday it will  delay "Army of Two" to early next year, saying it needed more  time to polish the military combat game.


Apple introduces two new Garageband Jam Packs

Apple has introduced two new Jam Packs for its popular GarageBand consumer music creation software today. These two new packs offer new instruments and loops for different genres.


Officials fear Temple Mount could collapse

Officials said yesterday the number of Muslim worshipers allowed onto the Temple Mount in Jerusalem during the coming month of Ramadan may have to be limited because of a danger the biblical-era complex might collapse.


Michael Jackson leaves hospital following treatment for "flu-like" symptoms which delayed his trial.


Politica aiuta, premier scrive su 'Corriere Trentino'


Inebriated bees are the latest research tool being used by scientists studying the effects of alcohol. Researchers gave honey bees varying amounts of ethyl


Vikings receiver Randy Moss tested his strained right hamstring on Friday, but his status for Minnesota's game against Tennessee this weekend remained uncertain.


Say what you want about the recording industry's take-no-prisoners approach to combating online piracy.  At least when the music czars go after someone, they target persons suspected of trading hundreds or thousands of copyrighted songs over the Internet.


No. 1 exporter pledges to hold production levels but is wary of boosting quotas and glutting market. VIENNA  - OPEC is keeping its foot on the production pedal in a bid to drag down oil prices, but


A planned rail freight service between Germany and China has been backed by six countries, Chinese media says.


Licensing organization files patent suit against Intel

Intel was hit with a lawsuit by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation on Wednesday, alleging that the chipmaker used a WARF invention in its processor architectures, including the popular Core 2 Duo.The patent infringement lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, alleges that many of Intel's chips implement a University of Wisconsin, Madison, invention of a circuit that executes instructions to speed up processor performance.The patent, titled "Table based data speculation circuit for parallel processing computer," was awarded to four university researchers in 1998.WARF is looking for an undisclosed amount of compensation from Intel and an order for the company to stop selling certain processors, including the Core 2 Duo chip. A court date for legal proceedings has not been set yet, said Janet Kelly, communications director for WARF.WARF is not a part of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, but a private organization that patents and licenses inventions of the university, Kelly said.Intel has refused to enter into a license agreement with WARF related to the patent, a court document said. WARF has made repeated attempts to offer Intel legal licensing opportunities for the technology, WARF said in a statement.Intel did not respond to requests for comment.


Londra, 11:12 - CALCIO, SUN: MILAN PRONTO A OFFIRE 19 MLN PER SHEVA

Il ritorno di Andry Shevchenko al Milan sembra prendere corpo. Secondo il tabloid britannico "The Su...


Bush and Kerry Trade Shots on Iraq, Credibility

President Bush and Democratic  challenger John Kerry paused their debate preparations on  Monday to question each other's credibility and renew a running  battle on Iraq, with Bush saying Kerry changed positions so  often he could debate himself.


'Fair trial impossible' The Motion Picture Industry Ass of America has won an unexpected victory after a Los Angeles Court terminated a copyright lawsuit against TorrentSpy in its favour.â¦


Solberg digs deep to claim victory in Wales

WORLD champion Petter Solberg admitted he needed all his reserves of speed to complete a hat-trick of Wales Rally GB wins. The Norwegian stole victory from world championship leader Sebastien Loeb with a brave


BARTOW, Fla. - A 31-year-old woman is accused of faking her own abduction to win back an ex-boyfriend. Gretchen Morales was arrested Monday and charged with filing a false police report, child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a child, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.


Manchester City recorded back-to-back Premiership wins for the first time since April 2003 with a well-deserved win over Aston Villa at Eastlands.


Rookie gets first win as Tribe tops Yanks

Rookie Jeremy Sowers wasn't shaken by New York's aura or powerful lineup and picked up his first career victory, pitching seven strong innings to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 5-2 win over the Yankees on Monday night.


Non piu' rinviabile unire forze che sono a sinistra del Pd


With security at its highest level since elections in October, Hamid Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistan's first popularly elected president in Kabul.


Pop Star Britney Spears Taking Time Off to 'Chill'

Newlywed pop star Britney Spears told her fans on Monday that she is taking a few months off "to enjoy life," including her honeymoon and reruns of her favorite TV shows.


Nintendo and GameStop to guarantee Wiis after holiday

Nintendo Co Ltd  said on  Friday it will offer a "rain check" program to deliver the Wii  in January to shoppers who can't buy the game console during  the holiday season due to inventory shortages.


Victoria Beckham, wife of English  soccer star David Beckham, has signed a deal to star in her own  U.S. TV reality show that will chronicle her move to a new life  in Los Angeles, NBC television said on Wednesday.


Hewlett-Packard Net Jumps 26% in the Quarter

Notebook computers flew off shelves over the holidays, helping to bolster Hewlett-Packardâs lead atop the PC heap.


Cornerback Ade Jimoh also went on the injured list and four players were signed for the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.


Intel  on Tuesday posted quarterly results and an outlook behind Wall Street targets, sending its shares down 15 percent, further stoking concerns the U.S. economy may be entering a recession.


U.S. GIs Step Up Pressure on Najaf Rebels

NAJAF, Iraq - U.S. infantrymen engaged in fierce battles with cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's militants Monday and U.S...


The former owner of a private jet company was sentenced Wednesday to six months of home detention for secretly videotaping Michael Jackson as the singer flew with his attorney to surrender in a child-molestation investigation.


Want to watch your HBO while waiting at the doctor's office, or use your cellphone instead of a portable music player to listen to songs from your home digital jukebox?


Yahoo Inc. hopes media conglomerate News Corp. can rescue it from a Microsoft Corp. takeover Â or at least prove the slumping Internet pioneer is worth more money than its unsolicited suitor wants to pay.


Jordan unaware of any Newcastle move for Redknapp

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp may have stayed away from a scheduled news conference but Joe Jordan, the club's first-team coach, said that should not be taken as a sign the former West Ham boss was definitely on his way to Newcastle United.


Fiery AragonÃ©s loses his temper over race queries

LUIS ARAGONÃS yesterday attempted to draw a line under the controversy surrounding his racist comments caught on camera last month.


ETF Assets Up 40.4% To $422.48 Bil In '06      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Exchange-traded funds have captured investors' fancy in a big way, growing exponentially faster than traditional mutual funds. Assets of all ETFs rose $121.66 billion, or 40.4%, to $422.48 billion in 2006, according to data collected by the Investment Company Institute.


"Law & Order" star Jerry Orbach has died of prostate cancer at age 69, a representative of the show said. Orbach announced last month he had been diagnosed with the disease.


Bin Laden tape urges attacks on oil plants

A recording said to be by Osama bin Laden has called for the overthrow of Saudi Arabia's royal family and urged militant jihadists to attack oil installations in Iraq and the Gulf.


Singer Liza Minnelli's ex-bodyguard accuses her of forcing him to have sex with her to keep his job.


A man found guilty of killing a Welsh tourist at a railway station in France has his jail term reduced by 10 years on appeal.


Bush Tries to Mend Ties With Latin America

President Bush, trying to mend relations with Latin America, pledged Sunday to make a fresh push for stalled immigration reforms and defended the U.S. invasion of Iraq, saying that "history will prove it right."


IBM "Stinger" release pushes .NET, Linux support

IBM is launching the next version of its DB2 Universal Database, code-named Stinger, touting new autonomic features and .NET developer tools.


British Prime Minister Tony Blair described his disgust at photos showing abuse of Iraqi civilians, as news of the courts martial of soldiers accused of carrying out the abuse stunned and shamed the nation.


House Republicans showed no shame when they gave Majority Leader Tom DeLay job security even if he comes to be indicted in a political corruption scandal back home in Texas.


Unionized hotel workers in San Francisco agreed Saturday to return to work following an eight-week lockout, dealing a major boost to the city's tourism industry on the eve of the busy holiday season.


Milano, 20:17 - CALCIO, MILAN: GATTUSO RECUPERATO

Esercizio di possesso palla 10 contro 10 su campo ridotto, partitella 11 contro 11 a tutto campo e s...


Security has been tightened in Bangladesh after a strike call by the main opposition party, whose rally was targeted by bombers on Saturday.


The far left: How vital to Clinton's campaign?

Even if activists don't fully embrace Sen. Clinton, polls show her gaining among liberals and women.


La Chiesa e  la CittÃ  a servizio degli studenti universitari: Conferenza a Roma Roma (Agenzia Fides) - LunedÃ¬ 22 ottobre 2007, alle ore 12.00, presso la Sala Rossa del Palazzo Lateranense, avrÃ  luogo la conferenza stampa di presentazione delle iniziative di accoglienza e di animazione culturale per gli studenti universitari, pro...


Bush: Russia Siege Underscores Terror Danger

President Bush said on Saturday that the hostage siege in which 322 people were killed at a Russian school seized by Chechen separatists showed why America has to remain resolute against terrorism.


Anti-Bush documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" available on Satellite TV ...

The controversial anti-war documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" was available Monday on a Satellite TV and on the Internet on the eve of the US presidential elections.


On the same day the man suspected of kidnapping their daughter was arrested, Elizabeth Shoaf's parents described how she rescued herself from a 10-day nightmare in a booby-trapped hole.


The number of people being treated for heroin addiction in Scotland is running at record levels, research finds.


Russian authorities struggled last night to explain how two passenger aircraft had apparently blown up simultaneously in midair on Tuesday night, killing all 89 people on board.


Thousands of Australian police lead double life with second job

Thousands of Australian police moonlight in a second job, leading double lives as couriers, firefighters and teachers.


All-Star Carter Joins Nets in Six-Player Trade

The Toronto Raptors dealt four-times  NBA All-Star Vince Carter to the New Jersey Nets Friday for  three players, including Alonzo Mourning, and two first-round  draft picks.


Two UN peacekeepers were wounded in shootouts with supporters of Haiti's ousted president in the capital and storm survivors in flood-ravaged Gonaives, the first


Chris Pronger snapped a third-period tie with his second goal of the game and the Anaheim Ducks improved the best start in franchise history by beating the Florida Panthers 5-4 Tuesday night.


Olympics: Rowers Reprimanded Over 'Lay Down Sally'

In one of the most bizarre episodes to  erupt at the Athens Olympics, the Australian women's eight  rowing crew were reprimanded on Tuesday for laying in to "Lay  Down Sally."


JOHN Howard has full control of the Senate within his grasp after an emphatic election victory that will allow the Coalition to embark on an ambitious reform agenda, including the $30 billion sale of Telstra and further industrial relations changes.


Ben Ramsey's Blog: Business Case for PHP

With all of the recent talk about business cases for PHP, Ben Ramsey wanted to get some of his thoughts on the matter out and into his blog in a new post.   I don't believe anyone has ever published any white papers on PHP, giving it a business case, and while we have companies like Zend, OmniTI, and eZ Systems providing support for PHP, I haven't seen any documentation from them like this. So, last Thursday when Stuart Herbert announced his Google Group for developing a business case for PHP, I took notice and joined.   Definitely good to hear encouraging words about a project that could ultimately help out the language as a whole break into an area where the growth has been the slowest.


Hard work yet to come on North Korea nuclear deal

Chief U.S. negotiator Christopher Hill cautioned on Wednesday that difficult work remained to implement the breakthrough energy-for-arms agreement with North Korea.


Human-rights lawyer Gareth Peirce on the dangers of forgotten history lessons


Champions League: Group B review - Real Madrid Figo out how to ...

Three teams went into Matchday 6 with an opportunity to qualify from Group B, with the big question being whether superstar-infested Real Madrid would be one of those to make it.


California Biotech Firm Sells First Cloned Kitten

A California firm that earlier this year launched the world's first cat cloning service has announced its first sale: a cloned, male kitten named "Little Nicky."


Consumers are much more interested in what their phone does for them than bits and bytes, research suggests.


A 999 operator gives a boy survival tips on his mobile as he is trapped in a school toilet by fire.


The record will show Gold Gloves in 1994 and '95 with the Yankees, a World Series title in 1996 with New York, and his 3,000th hit in 1999 with his hometown Devil Rays.


Edwards takes on Giuliani over terrorism in NY

Democratic presidential candidate John  Edwards chose Republican hopeful Rudy Giuliani's home turf of  New York on Thursday to say it was not enough to talk tough on  terrorism without addressing its causes.


ATHENS OLYMPICS 2004/ Japan twists, tumbles to victory

Reliving its glory days as a gymnastics power, Japan captured the men's team gold medal at the Athens Olympics on Monday.


Olic went down in the box under a Moore challenge but play continued. The Croatian was back again moments later but was denied by Klos, who was perfectly positioned at his near post.


US Recognizes Yukos Right for Court Protection

Boucher, asked during the press briefing whether the US government planned to get involved in the case, said, âIn terms of reaction, I think Iâd just have to say that Yukosâ management has the right to pursue any legal remedies it determines are in


Jose Mourinho will take Chelsea to Barcelona, the club where he honed his raw coaching talent, for the most glamorous tie of the first knock-out phase of the Champions League.


Tanyon Sturtze has filled several roles for the Yankees this season, from a long-relief mop-up man to a spot starter. But Sturtze added setup man to his resume on Wednesday


THE REGION Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts plans to lower or keep steady premiums for senior citizens enrolled in two health plans designed to bridge the gap between Medicare and the cost of medical care. The insurer aims to drop the monthly premium for Medex Core by 8 percent next year to $77.36 and essentially keep flat the ...


Michael Hutchence's brother is selling items belonging to the late singer, including a fax to Kylie Minogue.


VATICANO - ÂLa popolazione della regione dei Grandi Laghi ha sofferto troppo e troppo a lungoÂ: Messaggio del Santo Padre Benedetto XVI, a firma del Cardinale Segretario di Stato Tarcisio Bertone, al 2Â° Vertice della Conferenza Internazionale sulla Regione dei Grandi Laghi CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - ÂTempo prezioso, energie e risorse sono state investite in conflitti armati che hanno lasciato dietro di sÃ© devastazione e causato ricadute nocive. La popolazione della regione dei Grandi Laghi ha sofferto troppo ...


But what if there wasn't a vibrate function? One in three people would want Â£1m to give up their mobile, and those aged between 16 and 24 would prefer to give up sex for a month than do without their handset, according to Carphone Warehouse's Mobile Life survey.â¦


Stocks show mixed results in short session

NEW YORK - Stocks finished mixed in post-holiday trading Friday as Wall Street meandered through a shortened session. The major indexes ended the week higher as investors looked forward to the results of the


Stock futures flat before data, Bernanke

U.S. stock futures were little changed on Tuesday before data on manufacturing and housing and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that could determine if stocks recover from a two-day decline.


After spending last season trying to absorb lessons from All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada, Luis Hernandez will try and fill his sizable shoes at shortstop.


Golf Notebook: Surprise! Carnoustie May Not Be So Bad

Peter Dawson, the Royal & Ancient chief executive, said the weather had given the Scottish links an odd combination of soft conditions and moderate rough for this yearâs British Open. .


Labour's Brown calls for economic rigour, not electoral promises

Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown was to promote economic rigour and stability at the annual Labour party conference here, warning against "irresponsible" pre-election promises.


UN Secretary General Kofi Annan says peacekeepers cannot be above the law on sexual abuse.


Rep. Duncan Hunter is dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination after a poor showing in the Nevada caucus, his campaign said Saturday.


The Federal Reserve, working to combat effects of a serious credit crisis, said Tuesday it had auctioned $30 billion in funds to commercial banks at an interest rate of 3.123 percent.


Blog: The software maker has a testy back and forth with a software maker that has created a utility that interacts with the free version of Visual Studio.


If it wasn't for the 77-degree temperatures, Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign swing through here Thursday could have been confused for a hometown stop. The former New York mayor and Republican candidate was greeted by a crowd of about 150 people outside a Jewish deli, and most were either New York transplants or snowbirds wintering in Palm Beach County.


Roberts, Johansson films added to Berlin lineup

Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson and  Natalie Portman were added to a star-filled Berlin Film  Festival lineup on Friday that already includes the Rolling  Stones, Martin Scorsese and Madonna.


Bush Signs US$136 Billion Corporate Tax Cut Bill

Supporters cheered the tax cut bill for the help it gives to manufacturers, but opponents said that the bill would reward multinational companies for sending jobs overseas.


Ken Nelson, a longtime talent scout at Capitol Records who produced dozens of No. 1 country music hits and helped push Buck Owens and Merle Haggard to country stardom in the 1960s, has died. He was 96.


U.S. and allies at odds over Afghanistan

U.S. defense and foreign policy chiefs face an uphill fight this week trying to get its allies in Canada and Europe to boost NATO forces and coordinate efforts in Afghanistan in the face of rising Taliban attacks.


Anonymous Benoit Wikipedia Editor Reveals Self -- Sort Of

The police will surely want to interview wrote a Wikipedia entry about the death of Nancy Benoit -- 13 hours before her body was discovered.


McDonald's Profits In-Line with Estimates

McDonald's Corp.  on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that were in line with a higher-than-expected forecast the company gave last week, helped by strong sales in the United States and a tax benefit.


Shia Muslim leaders in Iraq urge their people not to avenge two car bomb attacks that left more than 60 dead.


SenseBot : Summarizing Search Engine Results

Relevancy of results has been the dominant theme in my semantic search posts so far. And in this piece I will be discussing about SenseBot, a search tool that has the added feature of summarizing results. Very often, the intent of a user is to obtain brief information on a concept or a keyword. In [...]


The Oscar-winning creators of Wallace and Gromit are awarded the freedom of their home city, Bristol.


Stocks & Bonds: After MondayÂs Fall, Markets Stand Firm

Stocks advanced modestly yesterday after Wall Street shrugged off a sharp drop in orders for manufactured goods and took comfort in the first gain in existing-home sales in eight months.


Pupils at a school are offered antibiotics after three pupils contract a bug that can cause meningitis.


Thailand's queen calls for nation to unite to end southern violence

Thailand's respected queen has made a rare public appeal for the nation to unite to end violence in the country's troubled Muslim-majority south where nearly 550 people have died this year.


Madagascar holds its first presidential poll since a 2001 election that brought the island to the brink of civil war.


Nine Killed in Attack on Top Iraqi Shiite Politician

A suicide bomber detonated his car Monday at the gate of the home of the leader of Iraq's biggest political party, killing nine people and injuring 39, police said.


NEW YORK  - The Federal Communications  Commission has asked for a tape of NBC's broadcast of the  opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics after it received at  least one indecency complaint.


Rwanda recalls envoy to France over arrest warrants

Rwanda recalled its ambassador from Paris on Friday after a French judge requested President Paul Kagame stand trial over the killing of a former leader which sparked a 1994 genocide.


Shi'ites Bombed as Iraq Poll Campaign Begins

A bomb near a Shi'ite shrine killed eight people and a fierce attack on Iran by a minister fueled fears of sectarian strife when campaigning began on Wednesday for


Travelers forgive JetBlue, but investors have not

Memories of the Valentine's Day ice storm that grounded more than 1,000 JetBlue flights and tens of thousands of passengers didn't stop Suzanne Dohm from flying on the airline.


Halo 2, the stunning Xbox video game nearly three years in the making, goes on sale at midnight tonight, with Microsoft pulling out the stops to herald its launch as a pop culture event.


Taking Medicine Prevents AIDS Mutations - Studies

Taking AIDS drugs exactly as prescribed is the best way to prevent the virus from mutating and becoming resistant to those drugs, researchers said on Thursday.


Watch Lee if you want to see a piece of decent experimental Tamil cinema.


Haitians pray for dead, give thanks for their lives

GONAIVES, HAITI -- Haitians surrounded by the destruction from tropical storm Jeanne prayed for the 1,500 dead and gave thanks their lives were spared at church services yesterday while the United Nations rushed more peacekeepers in to stem looting in the


Africa News, UNITED NATIONS, Britain, Germany, France, Russia, and China have rallied around Kofi Annan, but US President George W. Bush did not explicitly endorse the UN chief, under fire over suspected corruption in the now-defunct Iraq humanitarian


Coalition Fights to Destroy Remaining Fallujah Insurgents

The Iraqi city of Fallujah has been "liberated" by coalition and Iraqi forces who are currently fighting to destroy remaining pockets of insurgents and terrorists in the city, according to Marine Lt.


The time has come for Australian combat troops to leave Iraq, the head of the country's armed forces says.


Hurricane Frances Roils Commodity Markets

The specter of Hurricane Frances  plunged the cotton and orange juice markets into tumult on  Wednesday as both rallied on fears the storm will wreak havoc  in key U.S. growing areas, dealers said.


A County Tyrone man is arrested by detectives in Dungannon in connection with the 1998 Omagh bomb.


Factory orders slump could derail economic recovery

U.S. factory orders suffered the steepest drop in six years last month and an index of homes sales fell, according to data on Tuesday highlighting weak spots in the economy that could derail its recovery.


The operators of the online hangout Facebook wanted to help users save time by highlighting changes their friends make to their personal profile pages. Instead, the new feature has drawn complaints from thousands of its users and even threats of a boycott.


Protests erupted in west Kenya and machete-wielding mobs faced off in the Rift Valley on Monday after dozens died in ethnic violence that complicated mediation efforts by former U.N. boss Kofi Annan.


US inspector at odds with Bush on Iraq weapons

The assessment contrasted with statements by President George W. Bush before the invasion, when he cited a growing threat from Iraqâs weapons of mass destruction as the reason for overthrowing President Saddam Hussein.


U.S. favorite accepts key Palestinian ministry post

A U.S.-educated economist with close ties to the Bush administration agreed on Wednesday to serve as finance minister in a Palestinian unity government, despite the threat of a boycott by the United States and Israel.


After weeks of Republicans questioning Sen. John Kerry's military service and fitness to be commander in chief, Democrats are employing the same tactics against President Bush.


Indiscrezioni, ricorso a cassa integrazione e mobilita'


Lebanese army resumes shelling of Islamist group

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Lebanese troops resumed their shelling of a Palestinian refugee camp on Tuesday, trying to force the surrender of al Qaeda-inspired militants entrenched amid thousands of civilians.


Palestinians celebrated on Friday a coalition deal between Hamas and Fatah to end factional warfare, but Israel insisted the Islamist Hamas group must recognize the Jewish state and international reaction was cautious.


Group Urges Review of New Statin Drug Advice

Consumer advocates backed by some  prominent doctors and researchers on Thursday questioned a new  U.S. policy recommending wider use of statin drugs to lower  cholesterol.


Pettitte Is Now Working on His Damage Control

Andy Pettitteâs entanglement with Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee, may well get in the way of him being able to do his job properly.


Top 25 men'sbasketball roundup Acie Law scored 23 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 21 seconds left, and 10th-ranked Texas A&M took over first place in the Big 12 with a 69-66 road victory over No. 6 Kansas last night.


Fed May Signal Shifts With Earlier Release of Meeting Minutes

The Federal Reserve is handing investors a powerful new tool: timely insight into policy makers' thinking. The Fed's decision to speed up release of the minutes of its Federal Open Market


The overriding opinion heading into Sundayâs matchup with Green Bay was that the Giants had to play the perfect game to beat the Packers.


AMSTERDAM, September 15 (Champions League) - A moment of brilliance from Pavel Nedved was enough to give Juventus three points from their Champions League Group C opener against Ajax.


Its past success bodes well for its plans for a new blood pressure drug.


Kleiner Perkins plunks money into sporty hybrid

Tesla made the electric car fancy. Now Fisker wants to do the same for the plug-in hybrid.


Kanpur - South Africa resumed at their overnight score of 459 for seven after heavy fog held up play in the first session on the third day of the first Test against India here on Monday.


FDA Saw Problems at Vaccine Plant in 2003

Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Julie Gerberding and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, are sworn-in before the House Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Nov.


Mom accused in fatal overdose freed on bond

WINCHESTER, Tenn. -- A woman accused of murdering her disabled daughter with an overdose of medication was freed on a bond reduced by a judge Thursday after she spent a week in jail.


Ready to quit Afghanistan, Canada PM tells Bush

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, reinforcing an ultimatum over Afghanistan, told U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday that Ottawa would withdraw its military mission next year unless NATO sent in more troops, officials said.


The House rolled the dice by granting immunity to former Justice Department aide Monica Goodling to testify about the firing of eight U.S. attorneys.


Israel on Thursday lifted an air   blockade of Lebanon imposed when it went to war with Hizbollah   guerrillas eight weeks ago and a Lebanese airliner landed at   Beirut's patched-up airport to mark the moment.


Firefighters gain upper hand over Greek fires

PLOUTOCHORI, Greece  - Greek firefighters on Wednesday beat back countrywide forest fires that have killed at least 63 people, but said they fear new flare-ups with a heatwave expected this weekend.


LIVERPOOL Striker Wayne Rooney of Everton has slammed his club's handling of the transfer request that is likely to see him in a Manchester United shirt before Tuesday afternoon.


Russell Crowe's new western, 3:10 to Yuma, rides to the top of the box office chart in North America.


US official says Iraq considering plan to set aside assembly seats ...

Iraq's electoral commission is considering setting aside seats in the country's national assembly for Sunni Arab politicians and


Chile Spence project asks govt to mediate strike

SANTIAGO, Chile  - The owners of Chile's Spence   copper project, Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton,   said on Sunday they had asked for government mediation to   resolve a strike by union workers.


PHILADELPHIA _ Surrounded by files and boxes _ "amoeba to chemical,""salt marsh to zooplankton" _ Ruth Patrick bends her head to peer into the microscope. "Ah, here," she says with a smile of satisfaction.


NASHVILLE, Tennessee  - Kenny Chesney captured country music's top prize -- Entertainer of the Year -- for the third time on Wednesday in an awards show that also saw big wins for Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.


Taking further aim at one of Microsoftâs core franchises, Google said that it would acquire Postini for $625 million in cash.


Study finds any kind of exercise helps diabetics

Weight training works just as well as running on a treadmill or biking to help the most important symptom of type-2 diabetes -- long-term control of blood sugar -- Canadian researchers said on Monday.


LUBBOCK, Tex., March 11 -- A newborn kidnapped from a hospital by a woman wearing hospital scrubs and a hooded jacket was found safe Sunday in New Mexico and returned to her mother.


Roma, 13:34 - CALCIO, ROMA; DE ROSSI: POSSIAMO GIOCARE ALLA PARI CON TUTTI

Daniele De Rossi ha già archiviato la rotonda vittoria in Champions della Roma con lo Shakhta...


Google Threatens to Drop Gmail in Germany

Google doesn't like proposed German legislation to ban anonymous e-mail accounts.


Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir say soldiers have killed a top militant of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba group.


Raggiunto accordo con Governo per concertazione


U.S. Extends Deadline to Switch Screeners

The government announced Tuesday that it will make it easier for airports to replace federal baggage and passenger screeners with privately employed workers.


Obese Moms Often Make Obese Kids, Study Finds

The children of overweight mothers are 15 times more likely to be obese by age 6 than children of lean mothers, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.


A new TIME poll finds President Bush heading into next week's Republican National Convention amid signs that his opponent's advantage is softening.


AP: U.N. Audits Show Oil-for-Food Bilking

Internal audits conducted by the United Nations of its oil-for-food program revealed lapses in U.N. oversight that allowed contractors to overcharge by hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to copies obtained by The Associated Press.


Genova, 18:58 - CALCIO, GENOA; PREZIOSI REPLICA A GARRONE: E' UN BURLONE

Il presidente del Genoa Enrico Preziosi replica simpaticamente al numero uno della Samp, Garrone, ch...


Forty-five nations answered France's call Saturday for a new environmental body to slow inevitable global warming and protect the planet, perhaps with policing powers to punish violators.Comment


Rates set to be on hold for rest of year

Bank of England policymakers did not even discuss raising interest rates earlier this month, raising the probability that borrowing costs will remain on


Ukraine Leader Plunges Into Tricky Talks with Putin

Ukraine's new West-leaning leader Monday  sought to mend fences with Russian President Vladimir Putin,  but even as their talks began he showed his independence by  naming a prime minister regarded with suspicion by Moscow.


STUART, Fla. - The center of the eye of Hurricane Frances struck Florida's east coast early Sunday with sustained wind of 105 mph and pelting rain, knocking out power to 2 million people and forcing Floridians to endure a frightening night amid roaring gales that shredded roofs and uprooted trees...


A soldier from the Black Watch regiment has died in an accident in Iraq as the troops moved towards positions near Baghdad to free up US units for an expected offensive against rebel-held Falluja.


Olympics: Pound critical of Hamilton gold

TORONTO, Canada : World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Dick Pound believes that US cyclist Tyler Hamilton does not deserve to keep his Olympic time-trial gold medal after testing positive for doping in Athens.


Dopo mesi di trattative e scontri, Ã¨ legge l'insieme di norme su lavoro e pensioniDamiano: "E' una misura di alto valore sociale cruciale per la vita del paese"                                          Il welfare Ã¨ legge, in pensione a 58 anni Nell'Aula dimezzata Prodi non esulta                                                                                L'opposizione si ribella alla quarta fiducia in due giorni e non partecipa al votoDecisivi anche oggi i senatori a vita che hanno tutti votato sÃ¬. I nodi rinviati a gennaiodi CLAUDIA FUSANI


A new book argues that parents who push their children to be brilliant may cause more harm than good


British billionaire Lakshmi Mittal will be chairman and chief executive of Mittal Steel, which will be the world's largest steel maker, producing 57 million tonnes of crude steel a year.


Radical cleric loses appeal against deportation

Abu Qatada, a radical Muslim cleric said to be a key Al-Qaeda figure, lost an appeal Monday against deportation from Britain to Jordan.


It was vintage Bill Clinton, a lip-biting, thumb-wagging, center-of-attention performance. Seven weeks after quadruple bypass heart surgery, looking pale and unusually thin, the former president came back to give John Kerry a sendoff for the final week of the campaign — promoting his own presidency as well — and bluntly framed the campaign between Kerry and President Bush.


ne of two inmates wanted in a daring jailbreak last month that echoed the plot of "The Shawshank Redemption" was captured in an apartment just six blocks from the jail


South African police are investigating abuse allegations at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, the talk-show host's $40 million school for disadvantaged girls near Johannesburg.


The Liberty Media Corporation has sued IAC/InterActiveCorp in a dispute over IACâs plans to split into five companies.


Dual-core version won't be available until 2006, chip maker says.


NewYork attorney general adds insurance to high-profile takedowns of bigplayers in mutual funds, equities research and stockmarkets.


Terrell Owens has been stirring things up for years, from edgy touchdown celebrations to mean-spirited comments about his quarterbacks and cries of being underpaid. Yet the drama was always about football, never matters of life or death.


President Bush said Thursday that he will spend the weekend considering changes in his Cabinet for his second term, feeding speculation inside and outside the


Utah to Track Porn Found at Crime Scenes

A sheriff's department in northern Utah is requiring deputies to begin documenting pornography found at crime scenes and during arrests.


Europe may mandate data breach notification

Dear Sir, you personal data has been made public... The European Commission has published proposals for a law change that would force telecoms firms to notify regulators and customers of all breaches of their data security.â¦


British troops quitting Iraqi city of Basra

BASRA, Iraq  - British troops were quitting the southern Iraqi city of Basra overnight in a move that will end the British presence in the oil hub for the first time since the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003.


A heavily armored force of 3,000 US troops, followed by 2,000 Iraqi soldiers, police officers, commandos and National Guardsmen, swept into Samarra on Friday to confront insurgents


The man suspected of strangling two schoolgirls in Brighton 20 years ago will not face a fresh prosecution, say police.


How Britain has Responded to Disaster Appeal

Organisations, companies and individuals have all responded generously to the call for aid to help the survivors of the tsunamis in Asia.


Milano, 12:20 - CALCIO, GALLIANI: MILAN NON HA MAI CHIESTO TRATTAMENTO FAVORE

Il Milan non ha mai chiesto un occhio di riguardo agli arbitri. Lo ha detot l'amministratore delegat...


Insieme al presidente resta amministratore delegato Basile


Sanitec builds production plant in Ukraine

Sanitec Corporation has been present on the Ukrainian market for five years. The group is represented there by its Polish arm, Sanitec Kolo.


U.S. Pares Other Diplomacy to Focus on Iraq, Rest of Mideast

President Bush and his top Cabinet secretaries are scaling back their personal diplomacy around the world to focus more intently on Iraq and the rest of the Middle East as the administration concentrates its energy on top priorities for the president's last 18 months in office.


Nokia Portal: A Force For Good, or Finnish Folly?

A mobile mailbag, no less Letters Remember the Reg mailbag? For younger readers, the Mailbag was like Comments, but with the good bits highlighted, and all the crap taken out. Except the crap that was completely insane or libelous - which we gave a special award to.â¦


Rafael Nadal, fatigued from a nearly four-hour match the previous day, is routed by fourth-seeded Mikhail Youzhny, 6-0, 6-1, in the final of the Chennai Open.


Misano, 10:54 - MOTO, GP SAN MARINO: VERMEULEN OK NEL WARM UP MOTOGP

L'australiano Chris Vermeulen (Suzuki) è stato il piÃ¹ veloce nel warm up della classe MotoGp ...


Now that you know how you scored, you probably want to know why. Check out the answers below for the gory details. And be sure to return next week for another news quiz, ripped straight from the tech headlines.


The US dollar tumbles to a new low against the euro in early Asian trade as concerns over the  US economy deepen.


12 Palestinians killed in Gaza military operation

As many as 12 Palestinians died in four separate incidents on Saturday in Gaza, another day of escalating violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.


Without a sports title in the last 43 years, Clevelanders are putting their faith in Lebron & Co.


Esplosioni a Baghdad, almeno 47 le vittime

BAGHDAD â Sono 47 i morti, 114 i feriti dellâautobomba (o forse due, dicono alcune fonti ufficiali) esplosa oggi nei pressi del quartier generale della polizia irachena di Baghdad, in via Haifa, e che ha colpito in pieno un affollato mercato, secondo l


No-needle anesthetic method useful for vasectomy

NEW YORK  - A no-needle anesthetic method is an effective means of pain control for men undergoing no-scalpel vasectomy, a popular type of vasectomy that involves a small puncture of the skin rather than an incision, according to a report in the journal Urology.


FOOTBALL: MCLEISH HITS OUT AT SFA COP OUT COP OUT

ANGRY Alex McLeish last night accused the SFA of a cop-out after they hit Old Firm bad boys Henri Camara and Nacho Novo with identical punishments.


Florida State's offense still needs a lot of work. It's defense could use a tune-up, too, after first-time starter Cullen Harper threw two touchdown passes in Clemson's 24-18 victory over the No. 19 Seminoles last night.


Depredate to accumulate Yahoo! is reportedly gearing up to sack up to 20 per cent of its worldwide staff in the next two weeks.â¦


Lebanese opposition puts on show of Muslim unity

A Lebanese Sunni preacher led thousands of anti-government Shi'ite demonstrators in prayers on Friday in a show of Muslim unity designed to dispel fears of sectarian strife.


Peanuts, hot dogs and wireless instant replays. It's the future of baseball.


Latvia govt extends polls lead, set for re-election

By Jorgen JohanssonRIGA - Latvia's minority center-right coalition government extended its lead in the opinion polls on Friday, enhancing its chances of a return to power in Saturday's general election.Pollster ...Comment


Several hundred people protest in the Spanish town of Elche against Chinese-owned shoe firms.


Scam or not, the Overdub Tampering Committee could signal the resurgence of the mash-up.


Liverpool to play Everton anthem in tribute to murdered schoolboy

Liverpool Football Club were to play the anthem of their city rivals Everton for the first time Tuesday in tribute to an 11-year-old boy murdered in the British city.


Israel Missile Strike Kills Palestinians

Mahmoud Abbas rode on the shoulders of the West Bank's most famous gunman in a campaign stop in a refugee camp, raising questions about the true beliefs of the leading candidate in next month's Palestinian presidential elections.


Putin plans heavy central control for Russia's war on rebels

Ten days after Russia suffered the worst terror attack in its history, president Vladimir Putin argued it was necessary to concentrate even more power in his hands to ensure that


Israel and Palestinians open peace talks

Israel and the Palestinians opened their most ambitious peace negotiations in seven years on Monday, urged by President George W. Bush to reach a deal within a year despite deep public skepticism.


Sprint and Nextel set deadline for finishing deal

Sprint or Nextel Communications, the two US mobile phone network companies that agreed to a $35bn merger earlier this week, have set a December 31 2005 deadline to complete the deal.


Justine Henin and Venus Williams go into Friday's Wimbledon semi-finals as heavy favourites.


Passenger vehicle sales should strengthen nearly 20 percent by the end of the decade to about 70 million vehicles annually, spurred by growth not only in developing markets but in the United States and Europe, the chief executive of BMW AG  said on Monday.


FINANZIARIA: PER TETTO SPESA COMUNI SI PENSA A BASE PARTENZA 2003

Roma, 27 set. (Adnkronos) - Il tetto del 2% alle spese dei Comuni potrebbe avere come base di partenza i bilanci consolidati al 2003 e non come prospettato in precedenza al 2004. Questo, a quanto si apprende


Microsoft (Quote, Chart) had little choice but to cut features from Longhorn, its next-generation operating system, analysts and developers say.


"It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of earning a living.". In the wake of one of the more violent incidents in National Basketball Association


Hizbollah expects a United Nations   "mediator" to visit Lebanon next week to try to secure a deal   for the release of two Israeli soldiers it captured in July,   the group's leader said in remarks aired on Tuesday.


The US Securities and Exchange Commission pushed ahead on Wednesday with reforms of the $7.5-trillion mutual fund industry amid scandals that have shaken fund investors' confidence.


Saying he was "insulted" by the prospect of Tiger Woods' new tournament being treated like an invitational, Rich Beem said he would rally players against the PGA Tour to make sure the event had a full field.


Equity Firm Said to Have Deal To Buy Control of Fortunoff

Fortunoff, the jewelry and home furnishings company founded in 1922, is expected to announce today that it will sell its business to Trimaran Capital Partners, a private equity firm, in a deal that values the chain at $280 million.


More than 100,000 people peacefully marched through the heart of Manhattan Sunday to protest against President Bush and his policies, highlighting the nation's deep political


It has been a trying and frustrating season for bruising running back T.J. Duckett, who was acquired in a trade Aug. 23 but has been virtually ignored.


As of Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at least 3,760 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 3,071 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


SEATTLE -- J.J. Arrington ran for 84 of his 121 yards in the second half and Aaron Rodgers shook off a slow start to throw two touchdown passes to help No. 5 California beat Washington, 42-12, yesterday.


Cardinals can't come through away from home

The scene is always the same at Busch Stadium: a sea of Cardinals fans dressed in red, cheering and chanting, spurring their team to a postseason victory.


FOOTBALL: KEPT IN THE DARK ..A SCOTLAND FAN LAST NIGHT

by keeping them in the dark over boss Berti Vogts' future. The Hampden power-brokers claimed they have a right to tell their paying


Police continue to question a 37-year-old man about the murders of five prostitutes in Suffolk.


For the first time since the 1998 season, the Twins will not have Cristian Guzman as their shortstop when they begin next season. Guzman became Minnesota's first free


Bush says UN Security Council must condemn North Korea

US President George W. Bush urged the UN Security Council to speak with one voice and lay down &quot;red lines&quot; for North Korea, but did not publicly push for sanctions.


MIAMI - The Chicago Cubs' 24-hour visit to Miami included a brief stay atop the NL wild-card standings. Then they lost their lead because they couldn't beat David Weathers...


It's the battle of the unbeaten -- Patriots vs. Jets. Both teams have a perfect 5-to-0 record heading into week seven. New England is puts its 20-game winning streak on the line.


Secretary Paulson Addresses the Stimulus Package

PAULSON: Let me just make a few comments and then we'll take your questions.


Tribunal told of banker's costly underperformance

A banker suing Merrill Lynch for Â£7.5m for sexual discrimination was losing her department Â£560,000 a week, an employment tribunal heard yesterday.


Viaggio organizzato da Universita' di Urbino


Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer spent the Labor Day weekend in a hospital with breathing difficulties and has been told not to travel until cleared by his doctors, his editorial assistant said Thursday.


Blair faces demands to apologize over Iraq war

Britain's opposition parties on Wednesday demanded that Prime Minister Tony Blair apologize for the way his government handled intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.


Snap poll shows Bush, Kerry tied in second debate

US President George W. Bush and Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry turn away from each other after their second debate at Washington University in St.


It has finally come to pass: iPod users waiting for their decaf cappuccinos at the local Starbucks will be able to wirelessly download that latest Norah Jones song while standing in line.


Google Finds R&D Opportunities, Pitfalls Abroad

Kannan Pashupathy, the director of Google's international engineering operations, discusses their overseas efforts.


At age 51, Billy Shore -- founder and chief executive of the anti-hunger charity Share Our Strength in Washington -- has some food issues himself. Although it is not known how many American adults are picky eaters, a growing number are seeking treatment, says Bradley C. Riemann, clinical...


Nintendo raises full-year forecast; Wii sales boost H1

Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd  nearly  tripled its first-half profit and boosted its annual earnings  outlook, as its popular Wii and DS game machines outsell rival  Sony Corp's  PlayStation.


Powell prods China to re-open Taiwan talks

Beijing - American Secretary of State Colin Powell urged Chinese leaders to be "open minded" and resume dialogue with Taiwan on Monday, but Beijing remains suspicious of the island's president and opposes United States arms sales to Taipei.


A 916 milioni di dollari (l'anno scorso 879 mln)


At least 23 people were killed on Thursday when a bus was strafed by machine gun fire, in what police suspect is a message from local gangs to an aspiring crime-busting presidential candidate.


Molson Inc. says it plans to disclose more details of its marketing agreement with Adolph Coors Co. in a regulatory filing today. The move comes in response to requests from investors for more information


Advertising: Marketers Must Walk Fine Line in Appeals That Recall Sept. 11

Marketers and the news media are still struggling with the fine line between commemorating and exploiting the 9/11 attacks.


European Bitterness Over Iraq Dissipates

The war over the war is almost over. Courtesy of the large turnout in Iraq's election a week ago, the United States and key European allies are beginning to make up after two years of bitterly strained ...


US House, Senate agree on corporate tax bill

US Senate and House of Representatives negotiators agreed on Wednesday on a huge corporate tax bill that will repeal export subsidies that violate global trade rules and give manufacturers a new tax break.


Bush Plans a Media Blitz on Social Security

President Bush will spearhead an  election-style public relations campaign early next year to try  to convince Americans that Social Security is in urgent need of  change but will keep dollar and cent details deliberately  vague, analysts and officials say.


A couple murdered at their home in Liverpool had been stabbed and not shot, a post mortem shows.


Malicious hackers post poisoned entries to blogs in a bid to infect visitor's PCs.


Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. GT.N, the  largest U.S. tiremaker, on Friday expects a third-quarter  profit above most analysts' expectations, helped by higher tire  prices and stronger sales volume, sending shares up 12 percent.


Si attende che il Governo presenti maxiemendamento


Bush, China's Hu discuss Darfur in phone call

President Bush discussed the conflict  in Darfur, Sudan with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao during  a telephone call, China's Xinhua news agency said, citing the  Chinese Foreign Ministry.


Hollywood writers, studios apart in contract talks

With Hollywood bracing for a season  of possible labor strife, screenwriters sat down on Monday with  studio executives for contract talks expected to hinge in part  on how the Internet has altered show business.


Can the co-founder of the Blackstone Group who has scored riches from a controversial tax break emerge as a credible voice in favor of fiscal constraint in Washington?


Fires create electricity 'island' in San Diego

California wildfires created an electricity "island" of San Diego County on Wednesday as one major power transmission link to the U.S. West grid was shut and the other flickering on and off, said San Diego Gas & Electric Co.


Toshiba recalls 830,000 laptop batteries

Major Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. said Friday that it is recalling 830,000 batteries made by Sony for its laptops, the latest in a growing global recall involving Sony batteries.


Kobe Bryant knew something was different in his latest trip home. "I don't have to follow the little fellow around," he said. He's right, Allen Iverson is gone and forgotten. But there's a new A.I. in Philadelphia, and Andre Iguodala is loving every minute of tormenting his hero and reviving the once-lousy 76ers.


Five killed by truck blast north of Baghdad

A truck exploded near a restaurant in a town just north of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing five people and wounding 75, police said.


It doesn't seem to matter when corporate directors get tangled in business scandals or are accused of sketchy oversight -- many still get to hold on to their jobs no matter what.


Brazilian coaches suffer as talent drains away

No matter how meticulously a Brazilian coach prepares for the new season, his plans can be wrecked in an instant by the international transfer window.


Iraq group sets 10-day deadline for German hostage

Iraqi militants said Germany had 10 days to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan or they would kill a German-Iraqi hostage, a video posted on the Internet said on Tuesday.


'Watchful Waiting' OK for Some Prostate Cancers

NEW YORK  - New research shows that it's possible to identify men with slowly progressive or latent prostate cancer, reflected by prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels that remain stable or fall over time.


Netflix Sees Break Even in 2005, Stock Down 35 Pct

Online DVD rental company Netflix Inc. on Thursday cut its subscription price and said it was changing its strategy to sacrifice healthy profits for growth in the face of strong competition.


IAEA Head Cautiously Optimistic On Iran-EU Deal

8 November 2004 -- The director of the UN nuclear monitoring agency has reacted with cautious optimism to news the European Union and Iran have reached a tentative deal on Tehran's controversial nuclear program.


Canadian Ames sees double flying Trinidad flag in Barbados

ST. JAMES, Barbados  - Stephen Ames has more than one reason to feel like a split personality at this week's WGC-World Cup.


The "third wheel" in the Democratic race finally calls it quits, his outsider image and populist message largely usurped by Obama


Feds Raid P2P Users, RIAA Pushes Lawsuits

US Attorney General John Ashcroft said the crackdown sent a message to "those who steal over the Internet," with Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray adding the crackdown represented the


Memorial Web sites accused of "romanticizing death"

A British MP accused popular networking  Web sites of "romanticizing death" on Wednesday after the  suicides of seven young people in the last year around a small  town in South Wales.


Donations for Tour Auction Expands Bidding

By Courtney Cutright courtney.cutright@roanoke.com 981-3345  The silent auction at the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour's gala dinner and dance is as much a part of the fundraiser as the actual tour.


Army to Teach Recruits Combat Lifesaving

To enable soldiers to give critical medical care to comrades on the battlefield, the Army will begin teaching combat lifesaving techniques to recruits during basic training.


Study Spots New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Target

MONDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) -- New research may someday provide another treatment option for patients battling deadly pancreatic cancer.


Da governo serve scatto o tutti saremo travolti


In the first half, Illinois trailed for 11 minutes, 20 seconds, longer than it had in its first seven games combined. In the second half, the Fighting Illini were in control buzzer-to-buzzer in a solid defense of their No. 1 ranking.


Roma, 16:57 - CALCIO, ROMA; MEXES: VOGLIO RESTARE QUI

Philippe Mexes vuole restare alla Roma. ''Il Milan? Io sono alla Roma, gioco con Chivu e con lui vog...


Court ruling could halt Guantanamo trials

A former driver for Osama bin Laden may help decide the fate of dozens of Guantanamo Bay detainees, and perhaps all of them, as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on his legal challenge to the first U.S. war crimes trials since World War II.


President Confers Highest State Award to Bulgaria's Orthodox Leader

President Georgi Parvanov on Friday conferred Bulgaria's highest order of Stara Planina to the country's Orthodox leader Patriarch Maxim as the latter celebrated his 90th birthday.


Oracle posts strong quarterly profit and outlook

Oracle Corp  posted a 35 percent rise in quarterly profit on higher-than-expected software sales and issued a strong outlook, easing concerns it may be hurt by the slowing U.S. economy and pushing its shares up 6.5 percent.


In scena durante la 13/a edizione del premio giornalistico


Pechino, 11:52 - SOFTBALL, MONDIALI: ITALIA KO CON CANADA, SFUMA QUINTO POSTO

La nazionale azzurra è stata battuta dal Canada 3-0 nella finale per il quinto e sesto posto ...


Tiny genetic mutations were enough to create an aggressive new form of chlamydia, research finds.


Spitzer Sues UBS Over Its Fee-Based Brokerage Accounts

The New York attorney generalâs office accused UBS of shifting customers into fee-based accounts unsuited for infrequent traders.


Asus Mypal A730: processore XScale PXA270 e fotocamera da 1,3 ...

ASUSTeK presenta ASUS MyPal A730, la nuova serie di Pocket PC equipaggiati con il processore Intel XScale PXA270 con clock a 520MHz. Il nuovo Pocket PC ASUS Ã¨ dotato,inoltre, di 64MB di memoria SDRAM e 64MB


Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported a 20 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Tuesday, citing a nearly $33 million one-time charge to settle three class-action lawsuits related to work force diversity.


Londra, 10:51 - CALCIO, GB; MASCHERANO RESTA A LIVERPOOL CON SOLDI SISSOKO

E' ormai chiaro che il futuro dell'argentino Javier Mascherano sarà ancora con la maglia del ...


The number of drink drivers arrested in the three weeks before Christmas fell slightly, according to police.


Bluetooth SIG completes Core Specification 2.0

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced the successful completion of the first stage in its three-year roadmap for the wireless technology, with the release of Bluetooth Core Specification 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate).


Buses and trains from across Europe streamed into the northern port city of Rostock on Saturday, bringing thousands of protesters to the largest-yet demonstration over the upcoming G-8 meeting of industrialized powers.


WATERFORD, Wis. - Victory may be in the bag for Lori Engel. Engel, an assistant manager at the Waterford Pick 'n' Save, has parlayed years of bagging know-how into $500, a trip to Vegas and a chance to compete in the National Grocers Association's Best Bagger Contest.


'Lemony Snicket' adaptation isn't an unfortunate event

OK, so the misadventures of the Baudelaire orphans haven't prompted as many kids to sneak a flashlight into bed to read as say, the tales of a certain bespectacled sorcerer.


U.S. Tightens Rules on Subprime Mortgages

Federal banking regulators set final rules on subprime mortgages, turning aside banking industry efforts to weaken them.


Blair appears to cringe at 'poodle' query

WASHINGTON -- It was the last question Prime Minister Tony Blair wanted asked, and he seemed to cringe as President Bush answered it.


Declining Bird Populations a Canary-in-the-Mineshaft for Other Problems

Declining populations of common birds could be the harbinger of bigger environmental problems, a study by the National Audubon Society concludes.


South to send fertilizer aid to N. Korea

South Korea will send fertilizer aid to the North, an official of the South's Unification Ministry said Wednesday, amid easing tensions following the North's recent pledge to disarm.