Hacker Cracks Apple's Music Streaming Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif.  -- The Norwegian hacker famed for developing DVD encryption-cracking software has apparently struck again - this time breaking the locks on Apple Computer Inc...


Confectionery giant Cadbury admits six charges over a salmonella outbreak at a Herefordshire factory.


A STREET of 24 homes built on land contaminated by a cancer- causing chemical is to be knocked down.  A pounds 1million-plus project to demolish and rebuild the houses is to go ahead after the Executive yesterday pledged pounds 751,000 for a clean-up.


Channel Tunnel passenger numbers rose 5% to 3.91 million in the six months to June, Eurotunnel says.


A Michigan library shuts off its internet services due to a sudden upswing in porn surfing. In Sex Drive Daily.


Dems Object to Airing of Anti-Kerry Film

The Democratic Party and 18 senators are objecting to a broadcasting company's plan to air on 62 TV stations a critical documentary about John Kerry's anti-war activities after he returned home from Vietnam three decades ago.


Levi Strauss & Co. swung to a quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing cost cuts and a weaker dollar as the struggling jeans maker closed out poor-performing products to


U.S., Poland hopeful of missile shield deal

U.S. and Polish officials on Tuesday expressed optimism that they can strike a deal which would allow U.S. missiles to be installed in Poland as part of a defensive shield for Europe.


President Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast signs an agreement with rebels aimed at reuniting the country.


L'ad della Fiat annuncia alleanze, "ma non con Autovaz"


Several countries in the former Soviet bloc have lined up behind Russia in endorsing the disputed result of Ukraine's presidential election.


Can I download an absentee ballot for Election Day from the Web?


Witness: Actor Blake Thought Wife an Unfit Mother

Ten months before his wife was killed, actor Robert Blake complained that she was an unfit mother and worked behind the scenes to get custody of the their daughter, a prosecution witness testified on Friday.


Two American soldiers have been charged with premeditated murder for allegedly killing three Iraqis and then planting weapons on their bodies to portray them as combatants, the U.S. military said Saturday.


George Habash, the founder of a radical movement that staged hijackings and kidnappings to highlight the Palestinian struggle, died in Jordan on Saturday, his family said. He was 80.


After four decades of frustration, this seemed like the year Navy might finally defeat Notre Dame. There was even growing belief that a victory over the Fighting Irish could propel the Midshipmen to an undefeated season.


Light crude turns higher after report shows a fresh fall in US heating oil and diesel fuel stocks. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil prices surged back above $54 a barrel on Wednesday as a fresh fall in US heating oil stocks stoked worries over winter supplies.


Dawn probe to explore origins of solar system

The US spacecraft Dawn, due to launch on Sunday, will take a close look at two massive asteroids to try to penetrate the mystery of our solar system's origins 4.6 billion years ago.


Grenades thrown at Ethiopian troops in Somalia

Gunmen threw two grenades at Ethiopian troops guarding a former Islamist base in the latest Iraq-style insurgent attack in the chaotic Somali capital, residents said on Monday.


U.S. Open: Ferrero Ousted by Lopez in First Round

Juan Carlos Ferrero became the first seeded casualty at the U.S. Open after he was beaten 6-3 6-4 6-4 by fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the first round on Monday.


Bush Plans to Tap Rice for State, Hadley for NSC

National security adviser  Condoleezza Rice, one of President Bush's closest confidants,  will be nominated to replace outgoing Secretary of State Colin  Powell, senior administration officials said on Monday.


Burnley's FA Cup tie against Liverpool on Friday will definitely be played despite a rain-soaked pitch.


A conference called to further mutual understanding between Christians and Muslims over their shared history on the Iberian peninsula has been marred by catcalling and acrimony.


About 100 Wounded at Egypt's Taba Hospital-Source

About 100 people were taken to a hospital  in the Egyptian border resort of Taba on Thursday after a huge  blast tore through an Egyptian hotel, a hospital source said.


The Chinese Government's Plans for Nanotechnology

UC Santa Barbara researchers present their findings on the state of Chinese nanotechnology at the AAAS annual meeting. China aims to leapfrog the United States in technological development with substantial investment in nanotechnology, but whether those efforts will actually pay off is still unclear. Alexis Madrigal reports from Boston.


Two's Company: India, EU to enter partnership

BRUSSELS: India is all set to open talks on Monday to forge a strategic partnership with the European Union, a status so far restricted to just five big countries.


Bloomberg deserts Republicans, stirs talk of 2008 run

Billionaire New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Tuesday he was quitting the Republican Party, sparking immediate speculation he was plotting an independent bid for the White House in 2008.


Suspected Islamic militants beheaded two women in northwest Pakistan after accusing them of being prostitutes, police said Friday.


Quanex Corp , which produces steel for the auto industry and aluminum sheets for construction, posted a lower quarterly profit on Tuesday as demand fell for aluminum sheet building products and high raw material costs hurt profit in its vehicular products.


VALENCIA, December 7 (Champions League) - Werder Bremen saw off Valencia to qualify for the knockout phase of the Champions League and condemn their hosts to UEFA Cup football.


Hundreds march behind coffin of slain Lebanese MP

Hundreds of mourners marched in Beirut on Thursday behind the coffin of an anti-Syrian Lebanese legislator killed in a car bomb attack that increased tension with Damascus and deepened Lebanon's political crisis.


Inside Art: A Coveted Statuette Unveiled at the Met

A copper figure from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery now belongs to the Metropolitan Museum, which purchased it for more than 12 times its estimate.


NATO is likely to begin military planning for a possible takeover of military operations in Afghanistan from US forces as early as next year, US Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns said today.


Walt Disney Studios, a unit of The Walt Disney Co., said on Wednesday it signed an exclusive multi-year deal with Stan Lee, the creator and producer of Spider-Man and his production company POW! Entertainment Inc..


HUNTSVILLE, Texas  - A Texas man convicted of  murdering a convenience store clerk during a 1993 robbery was  executed on Tuesday by lethal injection.


Crocodile tears for under-fire Microsoft MVP

'It pains us to threaten you, but...' Microsoft has adopted a bullish stance in the Most Valuable Professional saga, in which it's making an MVP feel most unvalued. The software giant is threatening Jamie Cansdale for making his product TestDriven.NET work with the free-as-in-beer version of Visual Studio.â¦


Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House for the first time in 12 years as Chester County officials on Tuesday settled a pair of tight races three weeks after the election.


August 4, 1929: Born in Cairo, Egypt, fifth child of Palestinian merchant Abdel Raouf al-Qudwa al-Husseini. 1933: Mother Zahwa dies.


A top Democratic fundraiser whose criminal past has roiled the campaigns of top presidential candidates failed to appear Wednesday for a bail hearing and a judge issued a new warrant for his arrest.


Mexico Mayor Might Lose Presidency Bid - Aide

The leftist government of Mexico  City acknowledged on Friday its popular mayor is likely to be  knocked out of the race for the national presidency in 2006 in  a legal challenge backed by President Vicente Fox.


SAITAMA, Japan -- C'mon, admit it. Everyone likes an athletic story with a Win-One-For-The-Gipper ending every now and then.


Update 2: Swedish Exchange Halts Gambro Trading

Trading in shares of Swedish health care company Gambro AB were halted Monday by the Stockholm Stock Exchange following a report that the US dialysis company DaVita Inc.


Many offer to help man get e-mail of slain son

WIXOM, Mich. -- Offers of help have been pouring in for a Michigan man who is trying to persuade online giant Yahoo! to allow him access to the e-mail account of his son, a Marine killed in Iraq.


Eleven batters, 11 outs, two relievers and one memorable pickoff play. For the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, it all added up to ... whatâs the word?  ââPapajima,ââ is the way winning pitcher Curt Schilling put it, blending the last names o...


Darfur rebels plan to withdraw commanders from peace talks

Darfur's largest rebel group said yesterday it would send its military officials home from peace talks within the week to deal with what it claimed were fresh attacks by Sudan's government in the western province.


Danimarca batte Australia 3-1, Grecia ko con Corea Sud


Google launches an add-on to its 3D mapping tool which allows star gazers to explore images of millions of stars.


White House May Pick Bernanke for Council

Seeking a strong economic team to craft and sell key features of its second-term agenda, the White House may tap Federal Reserve Board member Ben S. Bernanke to serve as chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers.


Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice passed a note to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a news conference Wednesday, and the two diplomats shared smiles and nods as he read what she'd written.


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New German Mobile Phone to Detect Bad Breath

A German telecommunications company said on Tuesday it is developing the first mobile phone that will alert users when their breath is bad or if they are giving off offensive smells.


Condoleezza Rice going into hospital for uterine surgery

Condoleezza Rice, nominated to be US secretary of state, will have surgery at a Washington hospital Friday, a spokesman said. Sean McCormack said Rice would remain overnight at the hospital and return to work the next day or so.


Duke, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Connecticut were awarded the No. 1 seeds for the NCAA women's basketball tournament, which begins Saturday. If all goes according to Hoyle, Duke won't have to leave the state of North Carolina to get to the Final Four, which is in Cleveland. UConn will get home court for the first two rounds -- and then ...


Oil held near its lifetime high of $100 a barrel on Thursday, fuelled by expectations of another fall in U.S. fuel stocks and a struggling U.S. dollar.


Security forces were on high alert today after a weekend grenade attack on an opposition rally killed 19 people and wounded hundreds, triggering more violence across Bangladesh.


Iran leader appeals to Americans on Iraq

Iran's president urged the American people in an open letter Wednesday to demand the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and reject what he called the Bush administration's "blind support" for Israel and its "illegal and immoral" actions in fighting terrorism.


Dog owners are being urged to check with their veterinarians about a heartworm medication that has been recalled. Proheart 6 is a twice-a-year, time-released heartworm medication that has been used to treat millions of animals.


U.S. Bombs Falluja, Rebels Strike in Samarra, Ramadi

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. forces hit Iraq's rebel  stronghold of Falluja with the fiercest air and ground  bombardment in months, as insurgents struck back on Saturday  with attacks that killed 34 people in Samarra.


(Sports Network) - The Anaheim Angels try to make it three straight wins this evening when they start a three-game set with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.


U.S. bans some cell phone imports in Qualcomm case

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK  - A U.S. trade agency on Thursday banned imports of future advanced cell phone models using Qualcomm Inc.  chips, potentially hurting the country's biggest wireless services.


Congo Replaces Army Chief for Volatile Province

The Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced its army commander in the eastern province of North Kivu, the scene of days of fighting between government reinforcements and rebel units, authorities said.


Bloggers warned as site told to reveal names

Â· Football fans may face expensive libel claims Â· Defamation lawyers see growth area in cyberspace


Corporate raider Vincent BollorÃ© said yesterday he had raised his stake in French advertising group Havas to 20.2% as Alain de Pouzilhac, Havas's chairman, rounded on him for keeping his real intentions secret.


Rumsfeld Under Bipartisan Fire Amid White House Support

WASHINGTON , Dec 19 (MASNET & News Agencies) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is the target of increasing criticism from both his own Republican camp and Democrats, as the White House voiced its continued support for the Pentagon chief.


The death of a fourth Black Watch soldier has made the troops more determined, a spokesman says.


Sasser Worm Creator Charged With Computer Sabotage

German prosecutors say the creator of last May's Sasser worm that disrupted computers around the world has been charged with computer sabotage.


Little League World Series Roundup: Catch Leads Georgia to the Title Game

David Umphreville, Jr. had a two-run single and Zane Conlon snared a line drive to end a rally as Warner Robins, Ga., won the United States crown and advanced to the Little League World Series final with a 5-2 victory over Lubbock, Tex., yesterday in South Williamsport, Pa.


After DNA Diagnosis: âHello, 16p11.2. Are You Just Like Me?â

Parents of children with distinct genetic mutations are seeking out others to form support networks.


He's just getting off the carousel, over HM Revenue and Customs has signed up to use the emergency services' digital communications network.â¦


Bush seeks $100 billion for Iraq in 2007

President George W. Bush will ask Congress for $99.7 billion for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for rest of fiscal year 2007 and more than $145 billion for fiscal year 2008, a Bush administration official said on Friday.


Southampton and Finland goalkeeper Antti Niemi has said he would welcome a transfer to Old Trafford if Sir Alex Ferguson moves to solve Manchester United's goalkeeping problems.


Iraqi Insurgents Kill, Injure Dozens With Car Bombs

7 November 2004 -- In the Iraqi city of Samarra 37 people, many of them policemen, have been killed in four car bombings by insurgents.


Millwall chairman Theo Paphitis hits out at Ferencvaros after having missiles thrown at him during the Uefa Cup tie.


Stoudemire shines as Suns seal fifth home win

Amare Stoudemire scored 28 points to earn the Phoenix Suns a 116-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday, their fifth successive home win.


CDC: Too many people who need flu shots not getting them

WASHINGTON Federal health officials warned today that fewer than half of the Americans who most need a flu shot don't get one.


Madrid, 15:08 - CALCIO, RONALDO: SCENDE A 87,5 KG  E DIVENTA TITOLARE

Fabio Capello puÃ² sorridere, Ronaldo è guarito e, soprattutto, è dimagrito. I 90 kg ab...


China's Li Tie vows to reclaim Everton place

Chinese international Li Tie says he is fighting fit and ready to reclaim a first-team place with English high flyers Everton after recovering from a leg injury.


Lungo la strada tra Dammur e Saddiyet, riferisce la tv


Hondurans Ride Winds of Change Blown In by Mitch

CHOLUTECA, Honduras -- When Hurricane Mitch tore into this sleepy Pacific coastal province of dairy farms and cane fields in October 1998, its torrential rains and winds swept away an entire way of life -- and opened up unexpected new vistas of change.


Cameraman arrested during railway seizure; sentenced to 15 days in prison

Authorities of the self-declared Transdniestrian Republic named a new head of the railway station and ousted railway workers that day, according to the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ...


A truce between rival Palestinian factions in Gaza appears to take hold after days of deadly clashes.


Usa. Al via la convention repubblicana. Nella "Grande mela", Bush ...

Scatta stanotte a New York la convention repubblicana che incoronerÃ  George W. Bush candidato per un secondo mandato alla Casa Bianca. Secondo un sondaggio realizzato su un campione di 20 mila potenziali


Darrell Hair says he will umpire at the Champions Trophy but the ICC refuses to confirm or deny this.


Convegno al Seraphicum, il 1Â° marzo, su ÂChiesa Cattolica e massoneriaÂ Roma (Agenzia Fides) - GiovedÃ¬ 1 marzo, alle ore 15,30, a Roma, presso lÂAula Magna della Pontificia FacoltÃ  Teologica San Bonaventura (Seraphicum), Via del Serafico, 1 - (Roma EUR), si terrÃ  il Convegno sul tema ÂChiesa Cattolica e massoneriaÂ. Il p...


To a man, the Green Bay Packers' defensive secondary isn't buying the hearsay that Minnesota's Randy Moss won't be running its way Sunday at Lambeau Field.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT.N, the  world's biggest retailer, posted a 13 percent rise in quarterly  profit on Tuesday and raised its outlook and expectations for  holiday sales, saying the economy was improving.


Germany could lose its Olympic gold medal in the equestrian team jumping event to the United States because a horse's backup doping sample tested positive for banned substances.


At least one person has been killed and several wounded after a bomb exploded in a restive area of southern Thailand. The blast happened at a Siam Commercial Bank branch in Sungai Kolok, a town in Narathiwat


Swedish DJ Eric Prydz goes straight to number one in the UK chart with dance track Call on Me.


Lo scrive il settimanale Le Point sul suo sito


STRIKE THREATENS OIL SUPPLIES: NIGER DELTA

Nigeria's senior union leaders have called for an indefinite general strike to disrupt oil supplies in the Niger Delta. The strike is a protest against Anglo-Dutch giant Shell, which they said is an "enemy of the Nigerian people".


Oil surges to a record of nearly $79, despite Opec saying it will boost oil output to ease cost pressures.


s'Hertogenbosch, 17:27 - TENNIS, ATP HERTOGENBOSCH: LJUBICIC IN FINALE

Il croato Ivan Ljubicic è il primo finalista del torneo Atp di s'Hertogenbosch (erba, montepr...


Nepal's embattled government has offered to meet a demand by Maoist rebels to end their blockade of the capital after the guerrillas set off two bombs in and around Kathmandu.


France Sees Signs Iraq Hostages May Be Freed

France said on Monday there were  indications that two French hostages held in Iraq will be freed  and a Muslim negotiator said talks over their release were in  the "delivery phase."


Zarqawi group threatens to kill US, British hostages

Suspected Al-Qaeda operative Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi's group has threatened to execute two Americans and a Briton it is holding unless Iraqi women prisoners are freed within 48 hours, according to a video aired by Al-Jazeera television which showed the captives blindfolded.


The makers of Dreamgirls take out an advert to apologise to record label Motown and make clear the film is fictional.


Peter Jackson to produce two Hobbit films

The makers of the smash hit "Lord of the Rings" films said on Tuesday they settled a legal dispute and agreed to make two movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," but most likely without Peter Jackson directing.


Sen. Brownback drops out of 2008 campaign

TOPEKA, Kansas  - Republican Sam Brownback of Kansas, a two-term conservative U.S. senator whose presidential campaign failed to draw money or garner much attention, dropped out of the 2008 White House race on Friday.


Riot police help remove controversial WWII monument

Police forcibly removed a recently erected monument commemorating Estoniaa s WWII freedom fighters that had caused considerable consternation both at home and abroad from its Lihula location on Sept.


A French director faces a Â£100,000 bill after offering free screenings of his critically panned film.


Trieste, 23:02 - CALCIO, SERIE B: NELL'ANTICIPO TRIESTINA-AREZZO 2-1

La Triestina ha battuto 2-1 l'Arezzo nell'anticipo della 26Âª giornata di serie B. I padroni di casa ...


U.S. restaurant founder Bob Evans dead at 89

Bob Evans, whose small truck stop  restaurant in Ohio grew into a national chain and a line of  pork sausage products that bear his name, died on Thursday,  according to the company he founded.


Danforth quits as US ambassador to United Nations

John Danforth is resigning as US ambassador to the United Nations, bringing to an end his brief tenure in New York. His unexpected move comes during


The big three in discount retailers look like a good bet in a slowing economy.


Sri Lanka protestors place body outside embassy of peace broker

Hundreds of Sri Lankan protestors carried the body of a slain political activist to the Norwegian embassy in a noisy protest against Norway's role in brokering peace with Tamil Tiger rebels, witnesses said.


Prosecutors say they want to interview Bill Cosby after meeting with a former Temple University employee who alleges the comedian fondled her in his suburban Philadelphia home.


I Carabinieri avrebbero gia' identificato l'assassino


It's hard to top this leadership and the video strategy.


Researcher charts new, more dangerous Oracle attack

Noted database security researcher David Litchfield is expected to detail a new attack method against Oracle databases at the Black Hat DC 2007 conference.


A drunk driver who killed two people in a head-on car collision outside Larne is jailed for nine years.


The New England Handbook of Highly Effective Football

If any coach should write a book telling readers that the lessons of coaching his team can improve their businesses and lives, it is New England's Bill Belichick.


Yahoo seeks to restart merger talks with AOL: paper

Yahoo is seeking to restart merger talks  with AOL as a means of defending itself against an unsolicited  bid approach from Microsoft, the Times newspaper said on  Monday.


Google Launches Knol, a Potential Wikipedia Competitor

Google this morning announced a test project it's calling "Knol," which will comprise a collection of authoritative articles on various subjects. The project is currently invitation-only, and represents only a minor threat to Wikipedia, Scott Gilbertson argues.


Increases in air ozone levels may contribute to the deaths of thousands of Americans each year, new nationwide statistics suggest.


Genova, 18:55 - CALCIO, SAMP; MAROTTA: REINVESTIREMO I SOLDI DI QUAGLIARELLA

"La Sampdoria ha offerto una cifra che mai aveva stanziato sino a oggi ma se Quagliarella dovesse pa...


Nasdaq to acquire OMX in Borse Dubai deal

Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. and Borse Dubai have reached a deal under which Nasdaq will take over Nordic bourse operator OMX AB, while Borse Dubai acquires just under 20 percent of Nasdaq and 28 percent of the London stock exchange.


Tlc. Multa dell'Antitrust a Telecom di 152 milioni di euro per ...

L'Antitrust ha comminato a Telecom Italia una sanzione pecuniaria complessiva da 152 milioni di euro per abuso di posizione dominante. E' quanto si legge in una nota dell'Authority presieduta da Giuseppe Tesauro.


Canucks' Bertuzzi Pleads Guilty to Assault

Vancouver Canucks star Todd Bertuzzi pleaded guilty to assault, more than nine months after slugging Colorado's Steve Moore in the head from behind during a game.


Caution, Not Panic, Seen After Drug Warnings

A new study investigated the effects of changes to labels on antidepressant use nationwide.


Wrangling Impedes Transfer of Civilian Anthrax Vaccine

espite pledges two years ago to maintain a stockpile of drugs to protect Americans in the event of a bioterrorism attack, the federal government has so far set aside only 159 vials of anthrax vaccine for the civilian population enough for ...


N.Korea set to shut atom plant in weeks: U.S. envoy

The top U.S. nuclear envoy, just back from a rare visit to North Korea, said on Friday Pyongyang was ready to disable its nuclear reactor in weeks and meet pledges it made in a disarmament deal.


Texas counties illegally posting Social Security numbers online, AG says

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot has ruled that the posting of sensitive data online by county and district clerks is illegal. But the clerks are fighting back by pushing for a state law that would allow them to continue to do so.


South LA fears losing busy trauma center

When three bullets ripped into Jose Vasquez's back and leg during a gang shooting in Compton, paramedics rushed him to a sadly familiar place


UPDATE 1-Raikkonen takes the fight to Schumacher

Michael Schumacher was fastest in Italian Grand Prix practice on Friday as McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen remained a threat to Ferrari's homecoming celebrations.


Wabash National Corp. is in the process of stabilizing a faulty SAP implementation, which the company blamed for a sharp drop in second-quarter profits.


Tonnes of flying tomatoes streaked the streets of Bunol red and left 20,000 visitors wallowing in a pond of pulped fruit as the tiny Spanish town celebrated the world's largest food fight.


Details Matter: A Closer Look at Senator Kerry's Health Care Plan

Senator John Kerry (DâMA), the Democratic presiÂdential candidate, is offering an expansive plan to increase insurance coverage and control health care costs.


Israel's attorney general says no police will be prosecuted over the killing of 13 Arab Israeli protesters in 2000.


The funeral of Shirley Finlay who was murdered in Ballymena earlier this month takes place in Belfast.


Wladimir Klitschko beat Lamon Brewster with a technical knockout after six rounds to successfully defend his IBF and IBO heavyweight titles and make up for one of the most painful losses of his career.


With so much happening in the world of fashion, one must have mastered the ÂartÂ of reading between the lines. Now, move   over lines, itÂs the time to read between the names!


Nine law lords have ruled that legislation allowing foreign nationals suspected of terrorism to be locked up indefinitely and without trial, contravenes human rights laws.


As Alexander Litvinenko was laid to rest in London, investigators in Britain and Russia continued to seek answers in his radioactive poisoning death


2004 in review Majors and minors, players and platforms, lawsuits and licences


Opera star Roberto Alagna, who left La Scala's stage after being booed, claims he had low blood sugar.


NASA Notes Some Progress in Making Shuttles Safer

NASA officials said Thursday that they had made significant progress in making shuttles safer and changing the way they do business.


British charge 8 tied to terror conspiracy

LONDON -- The British police yesterday charged eight men with conspiracy to murder and violations of the Terrorism Act after finding that two of them possessed surveillance information on the financial centers in Washington, New York ...


Artest banned for season; Jackson gets 30 games, O'Neal 25

NEW YORK (Ticker) - Ron Artest received the longest suspension in NBA history Sunday as he was banned for the rest of the season for his role as the ringleader in what amounted to a riot.


Afghanistan orders UN, EU officials to leave

Afghanistan has ordered a top European Union official and a United Nations staffer to leave the country for threatening national security, government and diplomatic officials said Tuesday.


Netherlands Panel Suggests Turkey-EU Talks

An influential Dutch advisory body said Wednesday that Islam was not a bar to membership in the European Union and recommended the organization open talks with Turkey, while insisting Ankara do more to meet EU human rights standards.


By WILL WEISSERT CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico - Powerful Hurricane Lane slammed into a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast south of the city of Culiacan on Saturday after battering the resort of Mazatlan with strong winds and rain.


Reminder - Cisco Announces Upcoming Schedule of Events With the Financial Community

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced today participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community, for the month of June, all of which will be webcast. Interested parties can view these events on Cisco's Web site at http://www.cisco.com/go/investors.


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UK Warship Captain Loses Post After Bullying Probe

A British Royal Navy captain who  suffered the almost unheard-of indignity of being ordered off  his ship and sent home, has now been removed from his post, the  navy said on Thursday.


EBay's third-quarter net income nearly doubled and revenue climbed 52 per cent, as the company's international auction business and a strong back-to-school season counteracted seasonally slow summer months.


China, U.S. Seek to Protect Cancer-Fighting Tree

The United States and China want to expand trade regulations to protect Asian yew trees, a plant that provides the compound for one of the world's top-selling chemotherapy drugs but is threatened by poaching.


The bodies of 12 people killed by police in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna are exhumed to find out how they died.


Microsoft Corp.'s long-delayed upgrade of its flagship Windows operating system will cost the same as comparable versions of the previous version, Windows XP, the company said Tuesday.


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Construction company drops Iraq contract because of security fears

An international construction company has pulled out of its contract to rebuild Iraq's transportation systems, deciding it was too dangerous


Torino, 19:16 - CALCIO, TORINO; FRANCESCHINI: ORA CI VUOLE CONTINUITA'

Doppia seduta di allenamento oggi per il Torino in vista della gara contro l'Atalanta. "Dobbiamo rip...


Maoist protests mark Nepal king's low-key birthday

Nepal's unpopular King Gyanendra marked his 61st birthday on Saturday as former Maoist rebels organized rallies demanding an end to the beleaguered monarchy.


New York _ For the first two months of the season, the Phoenix Suns and Seattle SuperSonics were the toast of the NBA. For one night, however, neither team was all that special.


Trivialities: The New York NewTeeVee scene, Mark Cuban's budding dance career

Looking at the first-ever New York edition of the GigaOm-hosted film events, and the season premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars'


FDA drags its heels on pediatric anti-depressants

And when a child struggles with depression, their concerns and worries multiply exponentially as they try to get their child some help.


Bush presses Congress to extend domestic spying

FORT MEADE, Maryland  - President George W. Bush urged Congress on Wednesday to expand the government's domestic spying powers permanently or risk leaving the country vulnerable to another terrorist attack.


Teen Convicted in Abortion Clinic Shooting

A teenager was convicted of attempted murder for shooting his pregnant girlfriend at the clinic where she went to get an abortion.


CORRECTED: iPhone outsells smartphones in U.S. in July: iSuppli

(Corrects in paragraphs three, four and five to show that  iSuppli's analysis indicates the iPhone outsold any individual  BlackBerry model, not the entire range.)


Host riding high before facing US in key World Cup qualifier

BOSTON (Ticker) -- The United States men's soccer team faces Panama in a potentially contentious and definitely critical World Cup qualifying match Wednesday night in Panama City.


Turkish hijacker, looking to Pope, gives up in Italy

BRINDISI, Italy  - A Turkish hijacker seeking to communicate with Pope Benedict seized an airliner flying from Albania to Istanbul on Tuesday and diverted it to Italy before surrendering.


Cup pairings named, big clash to lead off

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will go head-to-head with Colin Montgomerie and Padraig Harrington in the opening battle of this weekend's Ryder Cup competition.


A month after a previous deal fell apart, Donald Trump announced a plan yesterday that he hopes will give his casino company a second act and make it a contender in Atlantic City once again.


With violence bloodying Iraq, Kurds in the peaceful north have been showing signs of going their own way, raising their own flag and even hinting they could secede in a dispute over oil wealth — moves that have alarmed Shiites and Sunnis.


Media watchdogs complain that video games are violent, oversexed

This season's blockbuster video games give players the opportunity to hijack cars, mow down the walking undead with heavy artillery and ogle topless women.


Unknown Firm Wins Bid for Russian Oil Giant

MOSCOW, December 19 - Russia completed the dismantling of Yukos Oil today, selling off the country's largest oil subsidiary to a company that was essentially unheard of until three days ago.


The dollar tumbled against the euro on  Wednesday, as traders shrugged off the surge in U.S. consumer  prices in October and focused more on the upcoming G20 finance  minister's meeting in Berlin starting from Friday.


Browns win coin toss, get 3rd draft pick

Cleveland won a coin flip with Tampa Bay on Friday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and will pick third overall in April's draft. The Buccaneers will select fourth.


Europe May Ban Imports of Some Biofuel Crops

If approved, the law would prohibit the importation of fuels derived from crops grown on certain kinds of land â including forests, wetlands or grasslands.


Readers sound off on the Giantsâ Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.


U.N. OK's tribunal on Lebanon political killings

The United Nations signed an agreement on Tuesday as a first step in creating a tribunal that would try suspects in the 2005 murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri and other anti-Syrian figures.


Gunman kills 3 girls at Pennsylvania Amish school

NICKEL MINES, Penn.  - A gunman killed three schoolgirls execution style and then shot himself dead on Monday after bursting into a one-room Amish schoolhouse in rural Pennsylvania, police said.


People in the News: Snipes says paternity action's not valid

What do you do when an alleged crackhead accuses of you of fathering her child (and you're claiming that you didn't)? Make like Wesley Snipes and sue New York City.


Meyer brings his expectations and resume of success to Gainesville

Urban Meyer considers himself accountable to the nth degree, so don't expect Florida's new head football coach to arrive in Gainesville next week leaning on that popular crutch of a five-year plan.


Half of Car Nicobar population missing, aftershocks continue ...

Port Blair, Dec 29 At least half of the population of the Car Nicobar island was reported missing and aftershocks continued to rock the Andaman and Nicobar islands where between 3,000 and 6,000 people are feared killed in Sunday's devastating tsunami.


Darfur peace talks to begin without key rebels

SIRTE, Libya  - Delegations gathered in Libya on Saturday to launch talks to end 4-1/2 years of conflict in Sudan's Darfur region but the absence of key rebels cast doubt on whether negotiations could produce any meaningful deal.


Roma, 17:40 - SERIE C1, RISULTATI E CLASSIFICHE

Questi i risultati della 23/a giornata, 6/a di ritorno, del campionato di serie C1.


UK could get privileged access to American kill-tech

Slippery Brits promise no reselling The US and UK Governments have drawn up a treaty that will give Britain easier access to American military technology, but no rights to resell it.â¦


Microsoft does 'social computing' with SharePoint

Blog: At Enterprise 2.0 conference, Microsoft releases toolkit to enhance Web 2.0 tools in SharePoint.


Tired of big banks? Here's an alternative.


There is a lot of talk about the need to boost the training and retention of Canada's medical workforce.


Microsoft Is Said to Consider a Stake in Facebook

The company is considering an investment of between $300 million and $500 million for less than 5 percent of Facebook.


PHOENIX - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a psychiatrist who revolutionized the way the world looks at terminally ill patients with her book "On Death and Dying" and later as a pioneer for hospice care, has died. She was 78...


TV hosts Leno and O'Brien to return amid strike

Late-night TV hosts Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien plan to cross picket lines to resume taping shows on January 2, nearly two months after the Hollywood writers strike forced them off the air, the NBC network said on Monday.


Still using a basic browser? These plug-ins give you souped-up functionality, better look and feel, and streamlined development tasks. And some are just plain cool. Make Firefox your own.


ROME The survival of Italy's flag carrier will be at stake on Monday when Alitalia meets its unions to reveal how many jobs it intends to cut in a restructuring aimed at averting collapse.


A man is killed after his car plunges off a road and down a steep embankment in Cushendall, County Antrim.


Iraq, attacco ad autobus a Baghdad: 4 morti

Uomini armati hanno attaccato un'autobus che trasportava impiegati amministrativi dell'aeroporto di Baghdad, uccidendone quattro e ferendone altri. Secondo un'impiegata, a bordo del mezzo vi erano 25 persone.


Afghans have begun heading to the polls in the country's first direct democratic election, almost three years after the hard-line Taliban regime was ousted by a US-led military campaign.


Bergamo, 13:41 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: LUNEDI' SI OPERA CENTI

L'Atalanta ha comunicato che lunedÃ¬ prossimo il centrocampista Luis Fernando Centi verrà sott...


Levels in the Mediterranean Sea are rising rapidly, with potentially serious effects in coastal areas, a study finds.


Danish ISP May Fight Order to Fence in The Pirate Bay

One of Denmark's largest ISPs considers fighting a court order to shut off subscribers' access to the embattled file-sharing search engine.


SAN FRANCISCO - Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) is getting out of the chip-making business. The Palo Alto, California, company on Thursday announced that it reached an agreement with Intel Corp. that would see HP's Itanium processor design team move to Intel in January. The agreement effectively puts an end to the last microprocessor development effort within the company.


Bolt explosion could delay next Soyuz launch

The explosion of a bolt could have damaged the Soyuz spacecraft set to carry a new crew to the International Space Station, and the Russian space agency says resulting safety


George W. Bush wraps up his first official visit to an "old friend" later this morning in Halifax. The US President and Prime Minister Paul Martin will fly to Atlantic Canada this morning, where Bush will give a 30-minute speech to Canadians.


MARIETTA, Ga. Sept. 22, 2004 - The family of hostage Jack Hensley received confirmation of his death Wednesday, on what would have been his 49th birthday, a family spokesman said.


Blasts rock Baghdad before reconciliation talks

Bomb blasts killed 15 people in Baghdad on Wednesday and suicide bombers attacked an Iraqi army base, overshadowing preparations for a conference intended to promote national reconciliation.


Manu Ginobili's off-balance shot left his hand just a split-second before the final buzzer, dropping through the basket to give Argentina a thrilling 83-82 victory over Serbia-Montenegro on Sunday on the first day of Olympic men's basketball.


Plummer Carries a Heavy Heart and Denver's Mile-High Hopes

A Broncos victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday could elevate Jake Plummer to the level forecast for him when he left Arizona State almost eight years ago.


Sears, Roebuck and Co. posted a $61 million loss in the third quarter and lowered its estimate for full-year earnings as its tailspin continues. The giant retailer's stock fell sharply Thursday.


Tongue planted firmly in cheek â or maybe not â Fion MacCloud of the British site Finance Markets recently offered â10 Ways the Recession Can Help the Environment.â


Beat the market, and the world will beat a path to your door.


'Go on. Have a taste' Chip darling PA Semi has gone from "all talk" to "a lot of talk" with samples of the company's first processor now making their way to customers.â¦


Il presidente del Consiglio ha replicato alle accuse di Stipe Mesicnei confronti del Capo dello Stato: "Parole assolutamente ingiustificate"                                            Foibe, Prodi: "Abbiamo espresso il nostro sdegno al premier croato"


Mechanic must stand trial for British backpacker's murder

A mechanic was ordered today to stand trial for the alleged murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Australian Outback three years ago.


Dillon, Brady Lead Patriots to 24th Win in 25 Games

Corey Dillon ran for a pair of  touchdowns and Tom Brady threw for 315 yards as the New England  Patriots registered a 27-19 win over the Chiefs in the Monday  night game in Kansas City.


Video-game developers, manufacturers, publishers and players from around the world will gather in Singapore in September for a convention expected to be the region's largest.


Mutant Mice Help Shed Light on Tobacco Addiction

Genetically altered mice that are unusually sensitive to nicotine may help scientists nail down exactly how people become addicted to smoking, US researchers said on Thursday.


Jerusalem -- The front-runner in next month's election to succeed Yasser Arafat as Palestinian leader said in an interview published Tuesday that the violence employed by Palestinians in their 4-year-old armed uprising was a mistake and that opposition to


Iran says it will take part in security talks in Baghdad which include the US, if it is "in Iraq's best interests".


Qatar, which is hosting the Asian Games   this year, plans to bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics, a senior   Qatari official said on Wednesday.


Yusuf Islam, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, blasted the United States' system of screening airline passengers for potential terrorists as "indiscriminate" and "unjust" in an editorial in Tuesday's (Sept. 28) Los Angeles Times.


The auteurs of post-Ceausescu Romania are reinventing the European art cinema.


SAMPANIS: "I have never taken this kind of substance"

ATHENS, 21 August - Following his apology to the IOC's Disciplinary Commission, the Greek lifter Leonidas SAMPANIS, bronze medallist in the 62kg category, issued a statement.


Confidence among US consumers has fallen to a 16-year low, a closely watched survey claims.


Fresh sight of freedom awaits Bush on G8 beach

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - George W. Bush has often expressed his admiration for the yearning for freedom in Communist East Germany that led to the collapse of the Berlin Wall on his father's watch 18 years ago.


Annan to Lead Talks on Ending Kenya Election Turmoil

NAIROBI, Jan. 10 -- Former U.N. secretary general Kofi Annan agreed Thursday to take over talks aimed at ending the deadly turmoil linked to Kenya's presidential election, after days of international pressure resulted in nothing more than a fresh round of accusations from both sides.


The National Health Service can play a major role in reducing the nation's carbon emissions, a report says.


Courtney Love Has Money Troubles, Legal Woes

Courtney Love's trial on drug possession charges was postponed Thursday, but her financial woes mounted as creditors on both coasts pressed court claims that the singer-actress was dodging unpaid bills.


John McCain and Mitt Romney are trying to take command of the long and antagonistic Republican presidential race, and the sheer size of next Tuesday's delegate haul could finally make that possible.


Mystery 'British Charity' Worker Executed in Iraq

The body of an Italian, who claimed to be with a British charity, has been displayed by Iraqi rebels who executed him after he crashed through a roadblock.


VILLAVICENCIO, Colombia  - A delicate mission to free three hostages held by Colombian guerrillas appeared to collapse on Monday as the government and rebel leaders accused each other of trying to kill the deal.


A Nazi Past Casts a Pall on Name of a Disease

A movement to discredit the name of Dr. Friedrich Wegener, who discovered a rare blood vessel inflammation in 1936, is beginning to gather momentum.


Suicide bombers killed 29 people in Baghdad on Sunday, after a meeting of officials of world powers, Iraq and neighboring states agreed it was vital to all to stop sectarian violence spreading across the region.


By Sue Goetinck Ambrose  DALLAS - Scientists say the Bush administration is developing a chemical testing program that favors the chemical industry when it comes to judging whether certain substances in the environment might cause cancer, infertility, or harm to babies in the womb.


Indonesia's Yudhoyono works in the wings as votes point to victory

Indonesian presidential poll results continued to indicate a landslide triumph for ex-general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the leader-in-waiting finalised the cabinet team needed to fulfil high public expectations for change.


AMERICA/ECUADOR - Dal ÂContinente della SperanzaÂ totale comunione con il Papa ed un profondo dispiacere Quito (Agenzia Fides) - "Con preoccupazione abbiamo appreso l'incomprensibile atteggiamento di alcuni professori e studenti dell'UniversitÃ  'La Sapienza', di Roma, che sono riusciti a privare la grande maggioranza della comunitÃ  universitaria della p...


FIRENZE: SCOPERTO ORDIGNO INCEDIARIO, SGOMBRATI ALCUNI PALAZZI

Firenze, 25 set. (Adnkronos)- Due borsoni contenenti una trentina di spugne imbevute di benzina. Cosi' era formato l'ordigno incendiario scoperto nella notte a Firenze in Via San Gallo. L'ordigno era stato


Google eyes Canada rollout of discreet Street View

Google Inc  is considering a  Canadian launch of its Street View map feature, which offers  street-level close-ups of city centers, but would blur people's  faces and vehicle license plates to respect tougher Canadian  privacy laws, the Web search firm said on Monday.


France has unveiled a budget for 2005 which should bring its deficit back under European Union (EU) limits for the first time in four years.


Microsoft accused of ballot stuffing in standards vote

Hot Swedish XML action Microsoft has been accused of rigging a vote on the ratification of Office Open XML (OOXML) as an international standard at a government body in Sweden.â¦


GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Palestinian gunmen made their way into a heavily fortified Israeli army post in the Gaza Strip under cover of morning fog Thursday and started shooting, killing three Israeli soldiers in a 45-minute firefight.


By Jotham Sederstrom, Daily News, New York  Feb. 8--Thirteen property owners threatened by the controversial Atlantic  Yards project fired their first legal salvo yesterday, challenging the use of  eminent domain to make way for the 22-acre development.


Trial Halted for Promising Parkinson's Drug

TUESDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDayNews) -- A trial for what appeared to be a promising new therapy for Parkinson's disease has been halted, although researchers haven't given up hope that the drug will one day prove useful.


New Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor will be available in a high-end PC from Dell. Intel is expected to release a faster version of its powerful but expensive Pentium 4 Extreme Edition processor this week


Prostate Cancer Survival Rates Continue to Climb

SUNDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists are chalking up continued gains in the fight against prostate cancer.


Sen. Lieberman's ad touts bipartisanship

Sen. Joe Lieberman targets the political center in a new television ad that claims he's put partisanship aside on vital issues such as saving jobs for Connecticut.


One by one, they filed in for a Tuesday night meeting of Gamblers Anonymous.


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I quattro cadaveri trovati a Piedimonte Matese


Too Much Advice Could Be Bad for Your Health

Some people with chronic health problems who seek online advice would be better off just listening to their doctors, new research suggests.


Bin Laden, al-Zarqawi benefit in alliance

An audiotape purportedly from Osama bin Laden suggests the al-Qaida chief has accepted Abu-Musab al-Zarqawi's offer to unite the world's most famous terror group and the bloodiest


Injured captain plucked off storm-lashed ship off Ireland

The injured captain of a storm-lashed ship loaded with fresh fruit from Latin America was airlifted ashore to Britain on Saturday after winter gales caused chaos at sea.


Get a closer look at the screenshots from our review of Google's new enterprise Web tools.


Venezia. ''Questa e' la mostra, dov'e' il 'mostro'?''. E' lo striscione bianco contro Silvio Berlusconi mostrato nel pomeriggio davanti al Palazzo del cinema della Mostra di Venezia da alcuni ragazzi che fanno parte del gruppo 'Laltrainformazione'.


Russian police said on Friday they had  detained suspected crime boss Semion Mogilevich, who is wanted  by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation for alleged fraud,  money laundering and racketeering.


Manhattan Art Gallery Owner Admits Forgery Scam

A Manhattan art gallery owner has  pleaded guilty to fraud charges in an international art forgery  scheme that spanned 15 years, government officials said on  Monday.


Couple became suspects because of the forensic tests they had pressed for.


The number of U.S. workers filing  new claims for jobless benefits rose by a larger-than-expected  7,000 last week but remained at a level suggesting stable labor  market conditions, a government report on Thursday showed.


Medio Oriente. L'esercito israeliano entra a Jenin. Attentato sventato a Eretz. Sharon accelera il ritiro da Gaza. Una trentina di jeep e di veicoli corazzati israeliani, appoggiati da elicotteri da combattimento


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Delegates at Iraq's National Conference called Monday for radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to abandon his uprising against U.S. and Iraqi troops and pull his fighters out of a holy shrine in Najaf...


Scarcity of professionals brings their salaries close to the European standard

The shortage of highly skilled marketing, sales specialists and managers with work experience in international companies, contributed significantly to the growth of their salaries, the research by an ...


Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to begin tackling the core issues of a final peace deal, as they prepared for President Bush's arrival in the region Wednesday


After a "lynching" of his latest film by critics, French director Claude Lelouch says he's offering moviegoers a chance to decide for themselves on Friday — by buying their tickets himself.


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Three Palestinians are killed on the second day of an Israeli raid in the Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll to 11.


Pakistan's army tightens a cordon around a suspected al-Qaeda base after an air raid in which it says 50 militants died.


Maker of banned video game calls "Manhunt 2" art

A video game banned in Britain  and Ireland and facing restricted sales in the United States  due to its violent content was a fine piece of art, the game's  publisher said on Wednesday.


The smoothie giant deals with a hepatitis scare.


Triathlon: Double for Kiwis in toughest of events

NEW ZEALAND scored an unprecedented Olympic double in the men's triathlon yesterday when Hamish Carter [no cigar for guessing his roots] beat his compatriot, reigning world champion Bevan Docherty, by 7.87 seconds, writes Doug Gillon.


News Briefs Dec-3-2004 By Catholic News Service Record sex abuse settlement reached in California

The Diocese of Orange, Calif., reached a reportedly record-breaking financial settlement with 87 alleged victims of clergy sexual abuse late Dec.


Blog: If you're thinking of changing carriers to AT&T to get Apple's iPhone, there are some things you should know. We detail them here.


Marce Fuller, who led Mirant Corp.'s rapid ascent into the high-flying world of energy trading and long slide down into bankruptcy, will leave with at least $4.25 million in her pocket.


Participate in our interview with Chris Anderson next week by submitting your questions.


Lawyers in Zimbabwe try to get access to key members of the opposition after their arrest at a rally.


US President George W Bush expresses support for his embattled Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld.


National Treasure was the big winner in the Thanksgiving weekend race for the highest grossing movie. The film, which stars Nicolas Cage as a wily treasure hunter in search of a centuries-old bounty of treasure


Mumbai, Oct. 15: GlaxoSmithkline (GSK) today announced a breakthrough in malaria vaccine development. This followed encouraging results from a paediatric safety and efficacy clinical trial of the vaccine in Africa.


In an address to Persian Gulf allies, President Bush called Iranâs government âthe worldâs leading sponsor of terrorismâ and accused it of imposing repression and economic hardship at home.


Microsoft Won't Appeal EU Ruling on Sanctions

Microsoft Corp. said on Monday it had  decided not to appeal a December ruling by a European Union  court ordering it to immediately implement EU antitrust  sanctions imposed last March.


Ex New Jersey governor publishes gay memoir

For disgraced Americans, memoirs  can offer a path to rehabilitation, but for the New Jersey  governor who announced he was gay when he resigned on national  television, his book has led to even more polemics.


Pretty pictures Hubble has snapped yet another stunning picture of a not-too-distant part of the galaxy. This time, the relatively nearby supernova remnant known as Cassiopeia A (Cas A) poses nicely for the camera, revealing intricate details of the remains of the star.â¦


Russian energy deal adds to Europe fears

Russia expanded its growing European energy empire Friday, signing two more deals in a drive that is raising fears Moscow could use its vast oil and gas resources to meddle in the affairs of its neighbors.


Ichiro Suzuki had two hits to move within three of tying the single-season record, and the Seattle Mariners pounded Oakland starter Tim Hudson in a 7-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.


By Aaron Burgin, The Porterville Recorder, Calif.  Feb. 23--VISALIA -- A Tulare County Superior Court Judge said Thursday a Tulare man, accused of starting the fires that allegedly led to the Sept. 6 death of two airborne firefighters, did not set the fires with malicious intent.


A Chinese journalist jailed while working for the New York Times was released on Saturday, ending a controversial prison term that highlighted the country's tough media controls.


A chi era stato ritirato documento per causa dell'alcol


President Bush, under international pressure to take tough action against global warming, on Thursday called for a summit of the United States and other nations that spew the most greenhouse gases on the planet.


Tappa imprevista per l'Air Force One diretto in Australia


Thousands of people take part in a demonstration against the Argentine government's human rights policies.


AstraZeneca PLC said Tuesday that it is withdrawing its application to market its lung cancer drug Iressa in Europe, following findings that the drug failed to prolong survival when compared with a sugar pill.


'The Best of Ornamenta' alla Fiera di Milano Rho


Israel's Peretz says 2007 critical year on Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz  said on Wednesday this year would be "critical" for the  international community in dealing with Iran's nuclear program.


Sci-fi thriller I Am Legend, starring Will Smith, scores a record opening at the US and Canada box office.


MILWAUKEE - Not in the city where Aaron played, he won't. But get ready, kayakers: Barry Bonds will get the chance to hit another historic homer at home...


Hamas militia returns to streets of Gaza

The Hamas-led government sent its private militia back into the streets of Gaza on Saturday, a day after withdrawing the force to help calm an increasingly bloody standoff with forces loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas.


'Fatherly' Stadler knows best Walrus is giddy to see success of ...

Pebble Beach -- Craig Stadler stood on the 13th green, right arm raised in triumph. The birdie putt lay in the bottom of the cup, and victory seemed nearly assured.


Bomb blasts in Pakistani city kill 24, wound 66

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan  - Two bombs exploded in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi during the morning rush hour on Tuesday killing 24 people and wounding 66, a military spokesman said.


Russia's President Putin pledges to stick to democracy and the market economy, in a riposte to critics.


PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- In the 18 months that the case of journalist Jean Dominique's slaying languished at the Supreme Court, two presiding judges resigned in fear for their lives, two suspects were killed in jail, and most of the evidence went missing.


A former congressional page said Thursday he received sexually suggestive messages from then-Rep. Mark Foley in 1997.


Basic Instincts: Peering Over Financial Fences

We are not snooping just out of curiosity. What we really want to know is how we ourselves are doing in comparison.


The San Francisco 49ers fired coach Dennis Erickson and dismissed general manager Terry Donahue yesterday, cleaning house just three days after the once-proud franchise finished with the NFL's worst record.


Abkhazia in Confusion After Court Reversal

The high court in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia again reversed itself on whether presidential election results were valid, saying Friday an earlier ruling nullifying them should be ignored because court officials made it while being held hostage.


India's ruling Congress orders ceasefire in 'blasphemy' squabbles

India's ruling Congress party on Monday ordered cabinet ministers not to target each other over a plan to build a sea lane through sandy shoals that millions of Hindus worship as a sacred site.


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Harness your fear for greater investing success.


Buenos Aires Club Fire Kills 169, Injures 375

An injured man is helped by an Argentine policeman outside a nightclub in Buenos Aires, Dec. 31, 2004. Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Reuters.


A Stable Life, Despite Persistent Dizziness

Living with dizziness is anything but fun. It can throw oneâs whole life out of kilter, literally and figuratively.


Fires pushed by gale-force winds tore through more parched forests, swallowed villages and scorched the edges of Athens on Saturday, with ashes raining onto the Acropolis. The death toll rose to at least 49 and the government declared a nationwide state of emergency.


A bomb hidden in a parked car struck the funeral procession of a Sunni tribal leader who was gunned down earlier Thursday, killing at least 26 mourners as al-Qaida appeared to turn up its campaign of frightening its growing opposition into submission.


Mr. Bush's hard-hitting speech in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on Wednesday made his strategy for the remainder of the campaign crystal clear: a rousing, no-retreat defense of the Iraq war and a harsh critique of John


EUROPEAN SOCIAL FORUM:  Different Paths Emerge

LONDON, Oct 25 (IPS) - The third European Social Forum appears to mark the   end of the âlove storyâ between grassroots social movements and  the  international gatherings that are now in vogue. In any case,  discontent in  both camps -- the activists and the official  organisers -- will leave a  mark on future events.


BANGKOK, Thailand - If a toothache is bad, just imagine what a tusk ache must feel like.    So pity the poor three-ton bull elephant Kamsaen, whose four months of agony finally came to an end when veterinarians extracted a partially cut tusk which had become infected...


John Mayer Returns to School for Award But Gets Sent Home

John Mayer returned to his high school alma mater on Thursday to be inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. When he appeared to receive the honor, however, the pop star was asked to leave and was escorted to his car by school officials.


Turkish police foil bomb attack in capital

Turkish police foiled a bomb attack in the capital Ankara on Tuesday, the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 al Qaeda attacks on the United States, and authorities said they were stepping up security measures.


Apple cuts price on top iPhone, angering some early buyers

Apple Inc. chief executive Steve Jobs disclosed a host of major upgrades to the popular line of iPod music players during a news conference in San Francisco yesterday. But then Jobs topped himself with an unexpected bombshell - a $200 price cut on the new iPhone cellphone.


Armed men dump five human heads in a crowded Mexican bar, in an apparent warning to a rival drug gang.


Mussolini diaries are fakes, says Italian magazine

Newly discovered diaries supposedly written by fascist dictator Benito Mussolini in the run up to World War Two are fakes, according to an Italian magazine.


Burial Insurance, $2 Per Week, Survives Skeptics

Despite scams over the years, many lower-income people see burial insurance as a point of pride, as well as security.


Two-time defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over Joachim Johansson Friday to reach the semifinals of the TD Waterhouse Cup.


Barroso to meet leaders over Buttiglione

The incoming president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, is to meet party leaders in the European Parliament. This morning's meeting is a bid to avert a crisis over the nomination of Italian Rocco Buttiglione as Justice Commissioner.


Sri Lanka's Tiger rebels to resume 'freedom struggle'

Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels announced a resumption of their "freedom struggle" after declaring that a truce arranged by peace broker Norway had collapsed.


Wives of Candidates Compare Notes From Trail

On Tuesday, Elizabeth Edwards, Cindy McCain, Michelle Obama, Ann Romney and Jeri Kehn Thompson talked about the rigors of the presidential campaign.


More than 20 people are moved from their homes after a large fire in Trecwn, Pembrokeshire.


Bush Prods Vietnamese President On Human Rights and Openness

President Bush pressed Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet yesterday to address human rights abuses and open up his communist nation's autocratic system, during the first White House visit by a head of state from Hanoi since the countries were at war.


The third German in a week - a journalist - is kidnapped in eastern Afghanistan, local officials say.


Soldier charged with selling Egyptian antiques

A U.S. Army helicopter pilot once stationed in Cairo will face charges of selling dozens of stolen Egyptian antiquities to a Texas art dealer, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.


No Body Left Untoned Preparing for Carnival

More than ever, it is survival of the fittest at Rioâs renowned Carnival celebration â a full-tilt sport in high heels.


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- It's the silly season of summer sequels. If you liked the original, you'll love "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth 2," the new TV ad released this morning that responds to enemy fire the anti-Kerry group has drawn this ...


Three days after his teamâs playoff loss concluded a season marked by the slaying of safety Sean Taylor, the 67-year-old coach stepped down as coach and team president of the Washington Redskins.


SpiralFrog, a new online music   service, said on Wednesday it had signed an agreement with EMI   Music Publishing to authorize SpiralFrog's use of EMI's music   catalog for legal downloading in the United States via   SpiralFrog's advertising-supported service.


As Republicans and Democrats snipe at each other a day before the New Hampshire primary, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is starring at a bipartisan sideshow where the underlying message is that he could launch his own independent run for the White House.


Nathan Slaughter on when you should roll over and when you shouldn't.


Boston- Curt Schilling has become a true red sock legend. A bleeding ankle was only the start of it. Fifty years from now - or next week - tales will tell of Schilling beating the St.


Security pros have their say Anti-Virus vendorsâ¦


Three U.S. Marines killed in Iraq's Anbar province

Three U.S. Marines died on Wednesday from wounds sustained in combat in Iraq's volatile western Anbar province, the U.S. military said on Thursday.


With the Eastern Massachussetts cross-country championships just a week away, yesterday's MSTCA Invitational at Franklin Park offered area runners a last chance to tune up for the title race.


Seat revs iPod, digital radio-friendly sporty auto

Special edition Ibiza announced Volkswagen subsidiary Seat has joined the fleet of car makers keen to cash in on the iPod arena and launched a special edition of its Ibiza hatchback featuring not only an integrated digital radio but also a connector for Apple's music player. The car also sports a MP3-compatible CD unit.â¦


SYRACUSE, NY -- The NCAA has granted the waiver petition of Syracuse junior men's basketball player Billy Edelin. He is immediately eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics.


Republican candidate Dino Rossi's call for a new election in the incredibly close Washington governor's race is the wrong plan for our state.


MONTECATINI TERME, Italy  - Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi fainted as he delivered a speech at a rally on Sunday, fuelling speculation about the political future of the 70-year old opposition leader.


Thompson chides Kerry on Medicare attacks

Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson used a government event Wednesday to criticize Sen. John Kerry for his recent attacks on the Bush administration's management of Medicare.


MONTE CARLO, November 23 (Champions League) - A controversial Javier Saviola goal left Liverpool's hopes of a place in the Champions League second round hanging by a thread as Monaco claimed all three points in the Principality.


Offering the government's first detailed official account of the hostage crisis, Prosecutor General Vladimir Ustinov depicted a harsh discipline within the group of attackers and confirmed that they were aided by a local police officer.


Metronet, the firm responsible for the upkeep of most of London's tube network, faces administration, the BBC learns.


SEEKING ANSWERS: Japan plans Sept. 29-30 abduction talks

While Pyongyang will likely delay six-nation talks on its nuclear programs, Japan's Foreign Ministry is preparing discussions with North Korea later this month in Beijing to finally get answers on 10 missing Japanese.


Bush, Kerry Supporters Make Final Pitches on Talk Shows

While the candidates went state to state yesterday in pursuit of sound bites, their surrogates on Sunday morning talk shows offered up a final round of sound gnaws.


Roma, 16:35 - CALCIO, ROMA: NESSUN ACCORDO FIRMATO PER SPONSOR TECNICO

''Trattative ancora in corso, ma nessun accordo raggiunto per la sponsorizzazione tecnica''. Con u n...


Having Your Beefcake and Talking About It, Too

ABC has cornered the market on chick TV by offering female fantasy of the most romantic and torrid sort: multiple choice.


Remember your home phone number? Forget it!

Can't remember life before mobiles? Chances are you'll also struggle to recall your home phone number and family birthdays.


WHO investigating unknown, deadly illness in Congo

The World Health Organization said on Saturday it was investigating "an outbreak of an unknown illness with a high mortality rate" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.


Xohm WiMax pricing, service to be 'around user needs'

(InfoWorld) - Sprint Nextel's ambitious Xohm WiMax vision will be based on a radical change in the way users pay for the service compared with cellular plans. Users will sign up for wireless broadband for a day, a month, or a year without a contract tied to a specific device. Payment could be made via a credit card wirelessly. The pricing approach, described in broad strokes by Sprint chief technology officer Barry West Wednesday at WiMax World in Chicago, will be designed on the principle of "affordable" broadband and "around the needs of the individual," he said in an interview. That approach breaks down the concept now seen with cellular plans, in which users typically buy a two-year contract in part to subsidize the cost of a single mobile device that a user is locked into using. A Sprint spokesman explained that the proposed pricing will rely on subscriptions, but not contracts in the sense associated with typical cellular contracts. And the longer the subscription a customer buys, the cheaper the service will be, he said. West said Sprint will announce pricing early next year, but also said it will probably be based on tiers of service. The cost of devices, such as laptop cards able to transmit mobile WiMax, will approximate the cost of a 3G broadband laptop card today, he said. In response to a question from an audience member, West also said that Xohm will not be backed by what the industry calls service-level agreements, a kind of guarantee that a minimum bandwidth will be provided or the customer receives a refund. "We will give you a good experience, but not SLAs," West said. Several Sprint executives have described Xohm WiMax speeds that are expected to be 2Mbps to 4Mbps, although the technology is capable of 10Mbps. At a demonstration onboard a moving tour boat on the Chicago River Tuesday night using Motorola gear, mobile WiMax shared across 12 laptops and cell phones was clocked at 2.5Mbps downward. West noted that the demonstration was across only one channel, and that Sprint will be able to offer many channels to handle users at a single antenna site, offering plenty of bandwidth for many users. West, who calls himself a technology "pragmatist," said he does not envision any hidden technology bugaboos in the nationwide rollout of Xohm planned for next year. In the next three years, he has predicted 50 million devices, such as laptops and mobile phones, will be WiMax-certified. Getting the certification process for interoperability in order will be difficult, but he said that even if there are 100,000 different devices, it is conceivable all of them could be served from only 10 different chip sets. "That's not unmanageable," he said. By contrast, West said Xohm's biggest challenge will be servicing the needs of 210 million Internet users in the United States alone, and meeting their demands for access, applications, and services. In his keynote, West said some critics have already begun to question whether West's predictions for Xohm's growth are too ambitious. He said commercial rollouts are still on schedule for the second quarter of 2008, and work has begun on 10,000 base stations nationally, with 20,000 WiMax antennas. The initial rollout in Chicago and Baltimore/Washington in December is "pretty much on target," he added. As for competition, West said he doesn't see Verizon Wireless or AT&T.


New music is always plentiful in New York, if you look beyond the New York Philharmonic and the two big opera companies. But even that qualification may change soon.


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Wounded Pilots Land Norway Plane After Axe Attack

An Algerian-born man attacked two pilots and a passenger with an axe on a domestic Norwegian flight on Wednesday in an unexplained assault that police said could be linked to his asylum status.


Bush to seek $70 billion in partial 2009 war funding

The Bush administration will next week ask Congress for $70 billion to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other related operations for part of the 2009 fiscal year, the Pentagon said on Monday.


Wanted GI Surrenders to US Army in Japan

Almost 40 years after disappearing one snowy night into the mists of North Korea, Charles Robert Jenkins, his face creased and his hair thinned, presented himself


Mickelson to Skip Memphis as Wrist Heals

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. --Phil Mickelson withdrew Tuesday from the final PGA Tour event before the U.S. Open and will have a cortisone shot in his left wrist. A doctor assured him he can play pain-free next week at Oakmont.


A video showing the founder of a Belfast, Northern Ireland company unlocking the iPhone hit the Web early Wednesday U.K. time as proof that software exists that can unlock Apple Inc.'s device for use with carriers other than AT&T Inc.


Autothrottle problems suspected in Heathrow 777 crash

Clues from previous engine failure incident Investigators probing last Thursday's Heathrow Boeing 777 crash may be able to glean useful information from six previous engine failures on the type, one of which could prove highly significant in pinpointing the cause of the incident.â¦


The General Does Battle With . . . a Broken Mike

The best historical analogue for Gen. David Petraeus's appearance before Congress yesterday might be found in the days of the Roman Republic.


Time Warner Drops MGM Bid, Sony Persists

Time Warner Inc. withdrew its bid  for Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on Monday, after  sources said a rival bidder group headlined by Japan's Sony  Corp. raised its offer to nearly $5 billion.


Microsoft bids $1.2 billion for Norway's Fast

U.S. software giant Microsoft   said on Tuesday it would bid 19 crowns per share for Norwegian  Internet search software firm Fast Search & Transfer ,  valuing the company at about $1.2 billion.


Woman jailed for five years after London 'date rape drug' robberies

A British court sentenced a woman to five years in prison for using the "date rape" sedative Rohypnol to drug and then rob wealthy men after picking them up in London bars.


A pair of phishing vulnerabilities this week targeted at Google Inc. point to the kind of new threat Web companies can face as they expand their services into desktop applications, security experts say.


ABUJA: Sudan will ignore a UN Security Council deadline to end militia attacks in Darfur by the end of the month and instead resolve the crisis through African Union peace talks, Khartoumâs chief negotiator said on Thursday.


Business Owner Welcomes Bush, But Not His Ideas on Health Care

The entrepreneur who hosted President Bush last week for a roundtable discussion on health care and small business said yesterday that he could barely get a word in as Bush opined on children's health insurance and other health topics.


Doctors continue to monitor the condition of Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond following a high-speed crash.


Bombs kill four in Baghdad and Kirkuk; insurgents fire mortars at ...

Insurgents detonated a car bomb Thursday near a US military convoy in Baghdad and a roadside bomb exploded at a job recruiting center in


Death toll of England's train crash rises to seven

The number of people who were killedwhen a high-speed train hit a car in southeastern England on Saturday rose to seven Sunday, including the drivers of both the car and train.


Officials Say Tar Balls Not Caused By Oil Spill

By Terri Morgan  The thousands of tiny tar balls that washed up on beaches between Big Sur and the Golden Gate Bridge earlier this month originated from natural sources, Fish and Game officials said Thursday evening.


Berkshire's Buffett says China is too hot to buy

Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Warren  Buffett said on Wednesday he is scouring the world for big  businesses, but is doubtful about finding a good buy in China  because the market is too hot.


Chavez Threatens Govs Who Don't Step Down

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Saturday threatened opposition governors with jail if they lose in the upcoming Oct. 31 election and refuse to give up their posts.


Two of the four paintings stolen in one of the world's largest art thefts have been recovered in an abandoned car


Israeli Forces Kill Five Palestinians in Gaza Raid

Israeli troops killed five Palestinians  Thursday as tanks pushed into the southern Gaza Strip in what  the army called a raid to root out militants behind mortar and  rocket fire on Jewish settlements.


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American Julich crashes in Tour de France

American Bobby Julich crashed in the Tour de France on Saturday, losing control of his bike while negotiating a bend during the long time trial, and the Tour's news service said he had dropped out of the three-week race.


Volunteers will prevent coup after Dec 26 - Yanukovych

Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovych said groups of volunteers are being set up across the country who will come to Kyiv to prevent a coup after the December 26 repeat presidential run-off. "It is ...


Cymbalta Approved for Diabetic Condition

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Company has scored a victory with the federal government. Millions of people with diabetes could feel better as a result.


Journalist From Italy Killed in Iraq by Captors

The Arab news channel Al Jazeera reported early Friday that it had received a videotape from a group calling itself the Islamic Army in Iraq showing the killing


WASHINGTON - A chimp-sized human ancestor walked upright 6 million years ago, far earlier than anyone had been able to show before, researchers report.


Errant target botches U.S. missile-defense test

A target missile that went astray over the Pacific Friday, scuttled a key test of the multibillion-dollar U.S. missile defense's backbone, the Pentagon said.


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Brazil to subsidize contraception for poor

Brazil will subsidize birth control pills for the poor, Health Minister Jose Temporao said on Monday, a decision that may stoke a simmering conflict between the state and Catholic Church over contraception and abortion.


Wealthy buyers see trophies in U.S. newspapers

For years, U.S. tycoons have plowed millions of dollars into sports teams to feed their egos, bankbooks and civic pride. But now, those investors are searching elsewhere to fulfill their appetites: newspapers.


Pundits Brace for Strange Twists in Election

Strange twists may lie ahead in an already suspenseful presidential race: a disputed ballot count, an inconclusive vote ultimately resolved by lawmakers or even a sentiment-shifting capture of Osama bin Laden are just a few possibilities and bizarre twists.


Haire Wants Septic Tanks Study: They Could Be Culprit for E. Coli in Yellow Creek

By James Mayse, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.  Dec. 8--Daviess County Judge-Executive Reid Haire said Thursday he wants county health officials to investigate if failing septic tanks are causing E. coli contamination in Yellow Creek.


SEATTLE (Sports Network) - Tyrone Willingham was not  unemployed for very long, as he was named the new head coach at  the University of Washington on Monday just two weeks after  being fired at Notre Dame.


WATERLOO, Iowa - A northeast Iowa man who filed a fake obituary with a newspaper is headed to jail. James Snyder, of Stout, was accused of submitting the obituary for his girlfriend's 17-year-old son to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier last December to get out of work.


The parents of murdered teenager Hannah Foster fly to India to try to speed up the extradition of a suspect.


The threat of a cold winter in the United States ended a slide in oil prices on the New York market on Wednesday and put the spotlight on US heating fuel reserves.


Northern Ireland vote critical for power sharing

BELFAST - Northern Ireland's election on Wednesday could be crucial for restoring a government shared between Protestants and Catholics in an effort to reach a lasting settlement to decades ...Comment


Turkish Parliament Fails to Pass Reforms

ANKARA, Turkey Sept. 18, 2004 - Turkey's parliament adjourned Saturday without passing a key reform package because of divisions over the government's proposal to make adultery a crime, bringing warnings


Blasts Rock Baghdad; 5 Killed in Fighting

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Strong explosions shook central Baghdad early Sunday, and fighting erupted on a major street in the heart of the city near the U.S.-guarded Green Zone. Five civilians died and 48 were injured in the violence, Iraqi officials said...


UN Declines to Train Iraqis for Saddam Trial

The United Nations has rejected  a request from Iraqi leaders to train some 30 judges and  prosecutors who would be trying former President Saddam  Hussein, in part because Baghdad has the death penalty, a U.N.  spokesman said on Friday.


Susan Simpson was looking for a doll. Not just any doll, but a "beautiful, perfect doll," one that would stand up to years of love.


In Wes Anderson's quirky 'The Dajeerling Limited,' three brothers search for enlightenment in India.


Direttore RaiDue, possibili problemi in autunno per serial


Militant groups in Iraq warn people not to vote in January's election, as Baghdad's main oil refinery is attacked.


Welcome to the age of 45-nanometer chips. Intel's first 45-nm processor, the quad-core Penryn QX9650 for the desktop, is being discussed by the press and industry in anticipation of its official November 12 launch. The initial response to the powerful new processor has been positive, although many are suggesting that it begs for innovation in software.


Nintendo Wi-Fi service reaches 5 million users

Blog: Nintendo says its DS Wi-Fi service has now had 5 million users, and 200 million total game-play sessions.


"Prison Break" actor in car crash that killed teen

Actor Lane Garrison of the popular U.S. television show "Prison Break" was in a car accident late on Saturday that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured two other teenagers, Beverly Hills police said on Sunday.


Daniel Graham is the latest addition to the Denver Broncos, one of the most active teams so far this offseason. The Broncos agreed Wednesday with the former New England tight end on a five-year, $30 million deal that includes $15 million in guaranteed money.


A drug to treat a common eye disease that damages vision produced promising results in a major trial, researchers say.


Getronics says U.S. firm shows interest, shares spike

Dutch computer services firm Getronics NV  said on Tuesday it has received a formal expression of interest from a U.S.-based firm to acquire all of the shares of the company.


Ask a West Virginian where his or her ancestors came from and chances are 50-50 you'll either get a blank stare or "America" in response.


Four New Browser Vulnerabilities Surface

Four new unpatched vulnerabilities have been published for Internet Explorer and Firefox, with two coming for each browser.


Texas Judge Has Party, Sentences Fugitive

DALLAS - A judge welcomed a former fugitive back to her courtroom with balloons, streamers and a cake before sentencing him to life in prison.


Former Green Bay Receiver Max McGee Dies

MINNEAPOLIS -- Max McGee, the unexpected hero of the first Super Bowl and a long-time challenge for Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, died Saturday after falling from the roof of his home, police confirmed. He was 75.


Jarome Iginla tied it with 9 seconds left in regulation, then scored the shootout-winner as the Calgary Flames overcame a three-goal, third-period deficit to beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-3 on Tuesday night.


The English Premier Leagueâs plan for its 20 teams to play an extra league game outside England, a scheme that could be dubbed Plan 39 from Outer Space, gained a grain of support Monday.


Visit by "hero" Zidane lifts Algeria's morale

Zinedine Zidane will give Algeria a  badly-needed morale boost on Monday when he starts a visit to  his ancestral home, a war-damaged nation that has long seen the  French footballer as an icon of success.


Late mothers more likely to live longer!:

[Health India]: London, Dec 27 : Conceiving at an older age might have its own drawbacks, but a new research has revealed that women who continue having children late in life, might live longer than those having kids young.


Up to 1,200 "non-dangerous" offenders walk out of prison up to 18 days early.


The shock of Friday night's abrupt loss was so great, Joe Torre said, that the Yankee manager felt his players left the Stadium deflated.


Cheney asks Pakistan to counter al-Qaida

Underscoring growing alarm in the West at how militants have regained ground in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Vice President Dick Cheney on Monday sought Pakistani aid to help counter al-Qaida's efforts to regroup, officials said.


Britain's children are being poisoned by   a "junk culture" of processed food, computer games and   over-competitive education, an influential group of authors and   experts warned on Tuesday.


NEW YORK - A disappointing reading of consumer confidence overshadowed another slide in oil prices Tuesday, sending stocks lower in light trading.    The plunge in the Conference Board's consumer confidence index, which fell to 98.2 in August from 105.7 in July, raised concerns on Wall Street that oil prices, while now falling, have already damaged the economic recovery...


A ferry officer is cleared of all charges relating to the deaths of three crewmen who died when their boat sank.


Education experts say children should be allowed to talk more in class.


Amazon.com to sell indie films on demand

Amazon.com Inc. will begin selling high-definition independent films in the HD DVD format through its on-demand DVD printing service, the company said late Sunday.


Bangladesh poll date set, protesters near palace

Bangladesh's election commission announced a date for parliamentary elections -- against the wishes of the opposition's political alliance, which accuses the panel of being biased.


33-year-old British Formula One pilot David Coulthard will stay in tournament next year as a driver for Red Bull Racing, the team has just confirmed.


ABC-TV has pulled the plug on Miss America, leaving the famous beauty pageant without a network television sponsor for the first time in 50 years.


Citing "massive infringement" of copyrights on the Morpheus file-sharing network, a federal judge says StreamCast Networks encourages its users to break the law.


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Human mad cow disease, there are many different forms of it

Depending on your genetic makeup, vCJD (Varian Mad Cow Disease) will manifest itself differently, say researchers. This means vCJD may be present in some areas without being detected (vCJD means the human form of mad cow disease).


MySpace's video czar gives details on new 'TV' endeavor

Blog: Jeff Berman, MySpace's general manager of video, tells CNET News.com about the social networking site's plans for its new MySpace TV, from Flektor to music videos to original programming.


Polish troops may leave Iraq by end of 2005: president

Visiting Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski said here Monday that his country may withdraw all itstroops from Iraq by the end of next year.


Calls for Terror Suspects to Be Brought to Trial

There were calls today for terror suspects being held without charge in British prisons to be brought to trial, following criticisms from a high-level United Nations anti-torture body.


US film and TV writers approve a deal struck by union leaders at the weekend, ending a three-month strike.


Alan F. Shugart, 76, a Developer of Disk Drive Industry, Dies

Alan F. Shugart was an engineer and entrepreneur whose career defined the modern computer disk drive industry.


It's time to talk about the serious risks and potential benefits of building an expensive ballpark in Washington.


Oprah Winfrey's now-famous Pontiac giveaway last Monday spiked traffic to her Web site - and also drove viewers to Pontiac's online site.


Decision on future of Northern Rock in six weeks

The future of ailing British bank Northern Rock -- including possible nationalisation -- is to be decided in the next six weeks, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling said in an interview on Saturday.


The UK Film Council wants changes in the law to tackle the growing problem of film piracy and illegal DVDs.


A 19-year-old was tagged and under a curfew when he murdered a teenager, it is revealed.


Bonds Goes From Out of the Park to Out of a Job

Barry Bonds said on his Web site that the San Francisco Giants told him he was not part of their 2008 plans.


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Florida Gov. Charlie Crist said yesterday that he is set to sign executive orders tomorrow matching California's standards for greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles, adding the nation's fourth-most-populous state to the roster of those embracing aggressive new limits on vehicle emissions.


Bush Encourages Recreational Rockfish Fishing, Less Commercial

President Bush is trying to encourage more recreational fishing in state waters and adding more federal rules limiting commercial fishing of two overfished species -- striped bass and red drum.


Camorra. Nuovo omicidio a Scampia. Ucciso un uomo di 30 anni

Un uomo, Massimiliano De Felice, di 30 anni, Ã¨ stato ucciso nella tarda serata di ieri nel quartiere Scampia, a Napoli. L'uomo era nei pressi della sua abitazione, in via Fratelli Cervi, quando e' stato raggiunto


C'wealth boss lays off from criticising Musharraf over ...

Commonwealth general secretary Don McKinnon today kept himself away from criticising Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for simultaneously holding the post of Army Chief.


Roberts deserves better than Jarvis mess

If you missed the ceremony to honor 80-year-old Lou Carnesecca on campus the other night and the announcement that St. John's was going to change the name of Alumni Hall to Carnesecca Arena, that was the feel-good part of this season.


Ron Springs and Everson Walls will always share a bond forged over their years as teammates on the Dallas Cowboys. That's nothing compared to their newest link — the kidney Walls donated to Springs. Springs and Walls were recovering at Medical City Hospital on Thursday, a day after the transplant operation — the first between two former U.S. professional athletes.


US Vice-President Dick Cheney has a blood clot in his leg and is being treated with blood-thinning medication.


Fool on the Street: Hovnanian Hunkers Down

The homebuilder and its CEO patiently wait for the housing cycle to turn.


Shares of CMS Energy Corp. CMS.N  fell before the bell on Friday after it priced a public  offering of 28.5 million shares at $9.10 per share.


Actress and singer Lindsay Lohan is a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and has been to several meetings. This has been confirmed by her mom, Dina, who says her daughter's attendance of the AA meetings is "a positive thing." The 20-year-old star is making...


Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, has died at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop, a spokesman said Tuesday. He was thought to be 91 years old.


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Bush Says Will Use Political Capital from Election

President Bush said on Thursday he earned "political capital" from the 59 million people who voted for him and will use it to advance a broad agenda that includes protecting


Torino, 17:20 - CALCIO, JUVE; COBOLLI GIGLI: SOSTITUIAMO TARDELLI NON BETTEGA

Bettega non sarà sostituito a fine contratto, Secco e Blanc sono in grado di andare avanti da...


Landmark ruling in India against phone "spam"

India's highest court has asked the government to curb mobile phone "spam" in a landmark ruling following a lawsuit against telecommunications companies and telemarketers.


HOUSTON - They turned off the home run machine in the hitter's paradise called Minute Maid Park and handed the swing game in the NLCS to a pair of unlikely pitchers.


Biotech titan Genzyme (Nasdaq: GENZ) has its roots in the treatment of rare genetic diseases and also has a significant presence in the treatment of renal diseases and providing diagnostic testing services.


Gunfire Erupts During Powell Visit to Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti  - Shooting erupted on  Wednesday outside Haiti's presidential palace while Secretary  of State Colin Powell was inside talking with the interim  leaders of the violence-plagued country.


Blue Jackets hire Howson as general mgr.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired Edmonton Oilers assistant general manager Scott Howson as their general manager on Thursday.


Judge to weigh tossing Karr porn charges

A judge said Monday that she will consider a defense request to dismiss child pornography possession charges against one-time JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect John Mark Karr.


Haitian former rebel leader wanted on drug charges

PORT-AU-PRINCE  - U.S. and Haitian anti-drug agents tried on Monday to arrest on drug charges a leader of the 2004 rebellion that ousted then-president Jean-Bertrand Aristide, police officials said.


Microsoft tells Asian leaders that they could face intellectual property rights claims if they use free Linux software, a report says.


Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Syria and Iran on Friday to do more to prevent arms smuggling to Lebanon, citing "disturbing reports" from the Lebanese and Israeli governments of alleged violations of the U.N. arms embargo.


Thousands of people welcome home Gipsy Moth IV as it finishes its second round-the-world voyage.


Londra, 17:57 - CALCIO, QPR: BRIATORE E ECCLESTONE NUOVI AZIONISTI DI MAGGIORANZA

Flavio Briatore e Bernie Ecclestone sono i due nuovi proprietari del Queens Park Rangers, club ingle...


UK researchers have collected the first hard evidence of monkeys using tools, Science magazine reports.


Dan Haren pitched seven strong innings, and the Oakland Athletics won their 11th straight game over Seattle, beating the Mariners 5-2 on Saturday afternoon.


Baseball players agree on need to toughen anti-doping rules

PHOENIX, United States  - Major League Baseball Players Association chief Don Fehr said that discussions have started with owners upon the framework for a tougher anti-doping policy that could be ready next season.


Con una lettera a Franco Marini l'ex presidente della Repubblica ha rassegnato le sue dimissioni da senatore. Di' la tua


Patrick Deuel, who weighed 1,072 pounds when he was admitted to a hospital in Sioux Falls, is doing more walking and soon will move to a new hospital


HIV tests for pregnant women in Singapore

SINGAPORE  - Singapore will carry out HIV tests on pregnant women from December onwards as part of intensified measures against the rising number of new infections in the city-state, the Sunday Times reported.


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German September Industrial Production Unexpectedly Falls 1.2%

Industrial production in Germany, Europe's largest economy, unexpectedly declined for a second month in September as domestic demand flagged and oil prices surged.


Smuggled tobacco makes smoking more dangerous

Smoking could be even worse for your health if you buy smuggled cigarettes from street-corner dealers, the government said yesterday.


Madrid, 17:42 - CICLISMO, DOPING; FUENTES: SOGNO IL PREMIO NOBEL

Eufemiano Fuentes sogna il Premio Nobel: il medico spagnolo al centro dell'inchiesta doping denomina...


Merkel's party faces test in German state votes

Voters in two western German states go to the polls on Sunday in a test for German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) before next year's federal election.


A committee of MPs and peers warns the numbers of deaths in custody have reached "shocking levels".


The recovery of Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has been "absolutely remarkable", says a medic.


Thais Hope Paper Birds Carry Peace Message

Description: NPR's Michael Sullivan reports from Tak Bai, Thailand, where government planes Sunday released millions of paper doves as part of a campaign to win the hearts and minds of Muslims in the nation's south.


Cross-border investment is rebounding after three lean years as companies take advantage of higher profits and a strong global economy to snap up foreign rivals, the United Nations said yesterday.


Webify Helps Insurance Carriers Stretch Legacy Apps

Ziff Davis - The company's software, built on IBM's on-demand architecture, lets carriers extend the life of legacy applications while pushing out new functionality.


Reborn, But Weak Ivan Threatens Texas, Louisiana

The remains of deadly Hurricane Ivan moved toward Louisiana and Texas on Thursday with heavy rains, but winds far below those of the ferocious monster that killed more than 100 people earlier this month.


'Shark Tale' remains on top of the box office in its second week of release, after taking in an extra $31.7 million. Billy Bob Thornton's 'Friday Night Lights' debuted in second place with $20.


Take seven brainy nerds and seven dim beauties, add Ashton Kutcher as a matchmaker and what do you get?


A report commissioned following the Caia Park riots in Wrexham says racism is still a problem in the county.


The most satisfying images from the Boston Red Sox's latest win are the X-rays of Manny Ramirez's knee. The Boston slugger fouled a ball off his knee in the fourth inning of the Red Sox's 5-3 home victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night...


Reggio Calabria, 17:44 - CALCIO, REGGINA: TORNA AMORUSO

Allenamento a porte chiuse per la Reggina di Mazzarri in vista della partita di domenica contro il L...


DiPietro Misses Shutout by 77 Seconds in Islanders Win

Rick DiPietro comes up 77 seconds short of a shutout, and the Islanders set a franchise record for fewest shots allowed in New York's 4-1 win over the Thrashers Saturday.


Britain's Winslet finds it hard playing ... a Brit

Born and raised in England, and a resident of London, Kate Winslet ought to have an easy time playing a modern British woman. Right?


North Korea bank issue nearly resolved: report

The transfer of North Korean funds in a Macau bank, whose delay has stalled a nuclear disarmament deal, should be completed this week, Yonhap news agency on Wednesday quoted a senior South Korean official as saying.


Darfur violence worse since security deal -EU aid chief

The European Union's aid chief said the violence in Sudan's Darfur region had worsened since the government and rebels signed new security agreements two weeks ago.


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Reid Poised to Be Senate Democratic Leader

Senate Democrats are changing management, their ranks reduced to a 74-year low and their longtime leader defeated for re-election back home.