US general named to head probe into Mosul blast that killed 22

BAGHDAD, Iraq The brigadier general who investigated abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq is now heading a probe of the deadly explosion at a US base near Mosul.


SATURDAY AUTO RACING 8 a.m. - Formula One: Grand Prix of Belgium qualifying, Speed 3 p.m. - Craftsman Trucks: New Hampshire 200, Speed


Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman Touts Governor's Delta Vision

California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman today outlined a plan  to ensure the stability of California's water  future in the face of global climate change. Speaking before a public  forum from 10:30 a.m.


Fuse, a cable channel devoted to music videos, comes across as unsure whether to defy the example of MTV or to imitate it.


FOXBORO -- It wasnât hard to figure out when Ricky Williams unexpectedly retired just days before training camp that the Miami Dolphins 2004 season was going to be an unmitigated disaster.


Brokerage Merrill Lynch announces its first quarterly loss in six years, as it is hit by exposure to the sub-prime market.


Madrid, 15:19 - BASKET, EUROPEI; MANCINELLI CRAC: IN DUBBIO ITALIA-LITUANIA

Continua lo stillicidio di infortuni per l'Italia del basket che gioca gli Europei in Spagna. In all...


Milano, 19:32 - CALCIO, MILAN: COSTACURTA RINNOVA FINO AL 2006

Alessandro Costacurta ha rinnovato il contratto con il Milan fino al 30 giugno 2006. Con questo rinn...


Up to 14 Pakistanis killed in militant attack

Up to 14 Pakistanis, including 11 soldiers, were killed in an ambush on a convoy on Sunday, taking the death toll to 38 in attacks in the northwest of the country in the past 24 hours, officials said.


Wal-Mart cuts generic drug prices to $4 in Florida

TAMPA, Florida  - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on   Thursday it would slash prices on nearly 300 generic   prescription drugs to $4 in the Tampa, Florida, area and expand   the plan across Florida and other states next year.


The operating system that powers the lion's share of servers is losing ground to Windows and Linux. Unix is losing so much ground that IT research firm IDC is predicting Windows will take over as the dominant server operating system by the year 2008.


Ten killed in Afghan violence as Pakistan denies training militants

Ten people have been killed in fresh fighting in Afghanistan as security forces carried out clean-up operations after some of the heaviest clashes in months left more than 100 people dead, most of them Taliban.


Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. PBG.N, the  largest bottler of Pepsi drinks, on Monday said it expects  earnings in 2005 to rise by about 6 percent despite the  challenge of rising raw materials costs.


What's O.J.'s Heisman Trophy Worth Today?

The Juice's arrest shines a bright light on the murky world of memorabilia. Will the price of his items spike, or plunge? A veteran appraiser offers a tour of some of the market's more outlandish offerings


Japan to end 10-month ban on beef from US

Tokyo -- Japan agreed Saturday to resume imports of some US beef after a 10- month ban that shut cattle ranchers in the United States out of their most lucrative foreign market.


'Shoppenboys' a disposizione delle clienti su Champs Elysees


Clay pots found at ancient Greece shrine

Archaeologists in central Greece have discovered thousands of miniature clay pots and statuettes in the ruins of an ancient sanctuary possibly dedicated to the Three Graces, officials said on Wednesday.


A study connecting birth order with differences in intelligence reminds us that the fight for self-definition starts much earlier than freshman year.


Shock jock Howard Stern announced Wednesday he's taking his radio show off the public airwaves and over to Sirius satellite radio.


Scientists Obtain Evidence Earth's Spin Twists Space-Time Around ...

An international research team has found the first direct evidence that the Earth is dragging space and time around itself as it rotates, like a spoon spinning in honey.


Movie Review | 'God Grew Tired of Us': After a Struggle to Escape Comes an Effort to Adjust

"God Grew Tired of Us" is a sober, uplifting documentary that follows the resettlement in the United States of three young men uprooted as children by the civil war in Sudan.


Former U.N. official's bribery trial closing in New York

A former U.N. procurement official on  trail for helping secure contracts for a friend in exchange for  kickbacks is the victim of a "witch hunt" to clean up bad  public relations the world body has suffered in past years, his  defense lawyer argued on Tuesday.


Lo showman a "Vivaradiodue" avverte l'amico-conduttore che da gennaio dovrebbe passarea Raiuno con la trasmissione 'La fabbrica delle stelle'. "Non fidarti non la voleva fare nessuno"                                            Fiorello, appello radio a Baldini "Attento ti usano come tappabuchi"


For the second time in seven weeks, the UN has bared its teeth at Sudan for continuing attacks on civilians in Darfur. Get all of today's headlines, or alerts on specific topics.


FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - People who went to a local clinic to get a flu shot didn't receive the vaccine they wanted...


More proof that the Boston area is controlled by all things baseball: Tonight's hockey matchup between the UMass-Lowell River Hawks and the Boston College Eagles is all about the Red Sox minor league affiliate the Lowell Spinners. The first 500 hockey fans who show up at the "Spinners on Ice" event wearing Red Sox or Spinners gear will get a ...


World oil prices are continuing to scale record heights, rising on concerns over disruptions to supply from strike-hit producers Nigeria and Norway.


EUROPA/ROMANIA - I matrimoni misti e la famiglia in Europa: Incontro annuale delle Conferenze Episcopali del Sud-Est Europa Oradea (Agenzia Fides) - DallÂ1 al 4 marzo si riuniranno a Oradea (Romania) i Presidenti delle Conferenze Episcopali del Sud-Est Europa, accompagnati da esperti. Sette saranno le Conferenze episcopali rappresentate: Albania, Bosnia e Erzegovina, Bulg...


Diarrhoea outbreak hits Zimbabwe's capital

A diarrhoea outbreak has hit Zimbabwe's capital Harare following weeks of uncollected garbage, sewer blockages and erratic water supplies, the state-owned The Herald daily reported on Friday.


La boy band inglese torna al Festival dopo 11 anni


Hussein deputy al-Douri wasn't caught: Minister

Iraq's Defence Minister is contradicting reports that Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, Saddam Hussein's former second-in-command and most-wanted member of the ousted regime, has been captured.


Laser technology may be able to combat viruses and infections such as HIV and MRSA without side effects.


AMERICA/PANAMA - La riforma del Codice Penale Âdeve essere basata sul rispetto del diritto alla vita in tutte le sue fasiÂ afferma l'Arcivescovo di PanamÃ¡ in una lettera che sarÃ  letta domani in tutte le chiese PanamÃ¡ (Agenzia Fides) - Mons. JosÃ© Dimas CedeÃ±o Delgado, Arcivescovo di PanamÃ¡, ha inviato una sua lettera a tutti i parroci, i sacerdoti, i diaconi, i religiosi, le religiose ed i fedeli laici dell'Arcidiocesi, in merito al dibattito in corso nell'...


The Supreme Court is expected to review a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco that ruled cable modem services should be regulated as a telecommunications service.


Merry free-for-all as Bavarians kick off Oktoberfest

Beer-cellars, ale-houses, pubs, taverns and other watering-holes kicked off the 171st Oktoberfest in Munich, southern Germany, where millions of visitors are expected to visit the annual booze-fest.


Beijing court rules against pirate retailers

A Beijing court has convicted and fined operators of a pirated DVD shop Monday, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) said.


They knew all about this haunted house in the Bronx and about the ghosts that come out around midnight in October. But until last night, the Minnesota Twins hadn't lived the nightmare themselves.


Vodafone gets exclusive sales rights to Palm's new, budget smartphone.


Charles Schwab announced early Tuesday it has reached a deal, as expected, to sell its Soundview Capital Markets unit to Swiss bank UBS for $265 million in cash.


BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Russian oil company Yukos has halted some oil shipment to the Chinese National Petroleum Corp. because it can't afford the transportation costs, according to a published report.


Kansas, Duke, Boston College Stay Unbeaten

Kansas and Boston College barely remained unbeaten. Shelden Williams made sure Duke had a much easier night.


By Shawn Mansell Deseret Morning News  Rep. Carl Wimmer, R-Herriman, wants to make life a little more unpleasant for those convicted of sexually assaulting children.  Specifically, he's after repeat sex offenders with his bill, HB86.


New York, 19:50 - TENNIS, US OPEN: SCHIAVONE AL TERZO TURNO

Francesca Schiavone si è qualificata per il terzo turno degli Us Open superando in tre set l'...


Amnesty Condemns U.S. for War on Terror Torture

The United States has manifestly failed  to uphold obligations to reject torture and cruel, inhuman or  degrading behavior in the "war on terror" launched after Sept.  11, 2001, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.


EU examines Bulgarian nurses case in Libya

The European Union has sent a medical delegation to Libya to examine a group of 400 children allegedly deliberately infected with the HIV virus.


Off-Peak Laundry? Pricing Power by the Hour

Pepco is about to start sending personal e-mail messages to Jonathan and Lauren Schwabish every few hours that could determine when they do the dishes, wash the baby's clothes or turn on the air conditioner.


Blair Stands Up for Annan in UN Iraq Controversy

British Prime Minister Tony Blair gave a strong endorsement Thursday to U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who is fighting a scandal over the Iraq oil-for-food program and suggestions the world body has become irrelevant.


Searching for a Perfect PC? An Answer for Everybody

The home computer has morphed into an all-purpose entertainment hub. When buying a computer this holiday season, here are some important factors to consider.


Ricavi in aumento nel quarto trimestre del 2,7%


Negligence blamed for train crash in India

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. MUKHERIYAN, India -- Railway authorities blamed negligence for the head-on collision of two packed trains that


No. 4 LSU Edges Oregon State 22-21 in OT

BATON ROUGE, La. - LSU can thank an Oregon State kicker who could not make extra points for its season-opening victory...


The new health minister is urged to re-examine plans to shift emergency treatment from Livingston.


Dutch govt to test knee lock for prisoners

Dutch guards overseeing prisoners on supervised parole may soon have a new tool at their disposal: a robotic knee brace that sends an electrical impulse cramping prisoners' leg muscles if they try to slip away.


Casa, energia e detrazioni le risposte degli esperti

Cumulo degli sgravi possibile, purchè si tratti di interventi diversi. I tuoi quesiti su immobili, spese e diritti. Fai la tua domanda online


A man and a child are seriously injured and five other people taken to hospital after a fire in Aberdeen.


As the stock market edges up and the  economy improves, day traders are tiptoeing back into a  much-maligned profession that was nearly wiped out a few years  ago.


Long wait goes on for ultimate Comeback Kid

There is no resting place for Ted Williams. A legend on America's ballfields, Williams was brought here upon his death nearly five years ago, and while some look to the day he can be brought back to life, there is no headstone, no grieving place, no serene patch of greenery where family, friends, or fans can spend ...


Want iPhone Apps? Get Ready to Shop in iTunes

When it releases the iPhone software development kit later this month, Apple will likely use iTunes as the means of distributing third-party software. That has programmers excited, because of iTunes' massive audience -- but also nervous about the amount of control Apple will have.


Los Angeles Imposes Regulations on Cybercafes

A new city law designed to prevent violence at cybercafes quietly took effect Saturday, but authorities had no inspections planned to check for compliance with the tighter rules.    The ordinance requires 30 parlors in Los Angeles to enforce a curfew for minors and install surveillance cameras...


Saudi bargain-hunters killed in Ikea stampede

A stampede at a branch of the furniture and lifestyle superstore Ikea in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ended with three people being crushed to death yesterday.


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Napoli, 17:30 - Calcio, Napoli: tutti presenti all'allenamento

Il Napoli ha effettuato una seduta pomeridiana di allenamento a Varcaturo. Tutti presenti agli ordin...


Israeli MPs Reject Sharon Speech on Gaza Pullout

Israel's parliament on Monday voted  to reject a session-opening speech by Prime Minister Ariel  Sharon, dealing a symbolic setback to his disputed plan to  withdraw from some occupied territory.


Clashes between state-employed and independent miners kill at least nine at Bolivia's largest tin mine.


Climate change already affecting the global environment, two ...

Global warming has had little noticeable impact in Washington, DC Politicians in the nation's capital have been reluctant to set limits on the carbon dioxide


U.N.: Sudan Bombardment Kills, Injures 100

An airstrike by the Sudanese air force on villagers in southern Darfur killed or wounded nearly 100 people in a serious violation of a fragile cease-fire in the conflict-torn region, the United Nations said Friday.


A type of drug used to treat schizophrenia can protect brain cells from a virus that causes a fatal nervous system disorder, say experts.


Row over Franco vestiges rumbles on in Spain

A row over whether the last visible vestiges of the regime of former military dictator General Francisco Franco should be removed continues to rumble on in Spain after the conservative Madrid government rejected left-wing proposals to remove them from the capital.


Fornira' 145 aerei C-27J ad esercito ed aviazione Usa


Hamm bounces back after fall to talke gymnastic gold

A fall on his vault landing sent Hamm stumbling into the judges' table and all the way down to 12th place in the all-around gymnastics final.


Developers, County Planners Hope to Put the 'Fair' in Fair Share Mitigation

By Gabriel Tynes, Walton Sun, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.  Feb. 3--After an intense townhall meeting Monday, state lawmakers promised a quick review of a two-yearold traffi c concurrency bill that is reportedly hindering growth in Walton County.


âAs you know, you go to war with the Army you have. Theyâre not the Army you might want or wish to have at a later time.â. That was the arrogant and idiotic answer Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld


A petition calling for a posthumous knighthood for Brian Clough is handed in to Downing Street.


Data from yesterday's quake could help researchers

PARKFIELD, Calif. The earthquake that rattled nerves throughout Central California yesterday will boost efforts by scientists who are trying to predict future quakes.


FALLUJAH: The US toll in the fight for Fallujah rose to 22 after it ran into pockets of fierce resistance yesterday as aid agencies pressed for access to the Iraqi city to take food and water to civilians trapped inside.


Napster Creator Unveils Online Music Technology

Shawn Fanning, once reviled by  record labels as the creator of renegade song-swap service  Napster, on Thursday launched a new service designed to turn  the threat of still popular peer-to-peer services into an  opportunity for music companies and artists.


The woman who said she was raped at a party thrown by Duke's lacrosse team misidentified her alleged attackers in a photo lineup that was "an incoherent mass of contradiction and error," defense lawyers argued in court papers filed Thursday.


In the first trip to Saudi Arabia by a Russian leader, President Vladimir Putin and his Saudi counterparts are expected to discuss economic and military cooperation and the conflicts that continue to trouble region.


Risultato netto di 26,5 mln di euro in linea con il 2006


'E' una grande scommessa e un problema per tutto il Paese'


Armitage has history of candor, colorful language

Bull-necked and blunt-spoken,   Richard Armitage has long had a reputation for candor and   colorful language even if he never threatened to bomb Pakistan   after the September 11 attacks.


Foreign medics sentenced to die in Libya HIV case

A Libyan court sentenced five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor to death on Tuesday for deliberately infecting hundreds of children with the HIV virus that causes AIDS.


(InfoWorld) - If Phillip Lamb's experience is any indication, the ability to leverage online social networking tools to organize campaigns may help make or break candidates in the 2008 U.S. presidential race. Lamb, a New York software architect with new media and Internet strategy company EchoDitto, was just another volunteer looking for a few good open-source software developers to help him build tools for Illinois Senator Barack Obama's campaign Web site. Using the site's social networking page, My.BarackObama.com, he posted his request for a "Hack for Barack" event to have developers meet and discuss how they could build mashups, APIs (application programming interfaces), and other tools to help with the Democratic senator's grassroots movement. "Six hours later, 30 people had signed up, and some of them just wanted to volunteer to help with the campaign, so I changed the nature of the event," Lamb said. Within 48 hours, so many people were signing up for the event that it crashed the Web site, and Lamb had to cap the event at 200 official attendees on the site. Five days after posting his request, about 250 people met at the GalleryBar in Manhattan's Lower East Side neighborhood for the meeting Lamb and other volunteers had arranged on My.BarackObama.com. Lamb walked away with about 150 names of people who not only may be able to help with Web site development, but who are interested in helping Obama in his presidential campaign, he said. Lamb also volunteered to develop the New YorkÂ siteÂ that will be the online hub of local efforts for Obama. EchoDitto's Lamb has been building Web-based community sites for about a year and a half, and he served as an assistant deputy field director for strategic targeting on Wesley Clark's 2004 campaign. These made him a good fit for EchoDitto when he joined four months ago, as former EchoDitto CEO Nicco Mele was the Web master for Howard Dean's online presence during his 2004 presidential campaign. Before Dean's campaign fizzled out after his now-famous scream when he came in third in the Iowa caucuses, the success of his campaign was largely attributed to his ability to drum up support online. Such support will be more pivotal in 2008, as social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.com are much more popular now than in 2004, when they were in their nascent stages, Lamb said. "The technology has grown so much and a lot of people now know about it and they're comfortable using it," he said. Jeff Merritt, president of Grassroots Initiative, a nonprofit organization that helps first-time candidates in New York with their campaigns, agreed that social networking sites have changed the game for candidates in political races of all sizes and importance. "It used to be you stuck with direct mail, phone banking, and door-to-door canvassing," he said. "Now it's clear you get more bang for your buck if you take advantage of pre-established networks, and tap into online networks that are usually free." Merritt added that his organization consults clients on how to drum up support through MySpace and Facebook in addition to traditional means of campaigning. New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and former senator and 2004 vice presidential candidate John Edwards also have tapped into online social networking in their quests to become the Democratic candidate in 2008, as have Republicans Arizona Senator John McCain, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Kansas Senator Sam Brownback. All of their sites have links to join up with other supporters, as well as links for planning events and making donations. Some of the sites have blogs, and McCain's offers videos. While these efforts certainly should help candidates "generate buzz," Grassroots Initiative's Merritt warned that a popular online presence alone certainly does not guarantee a candidate's success, a lesson Dean supporters learned the hard way. "I think the concern is that Dean did lots of social networking activity and young people were turning out, but that didn't translate into his electability," he said. To avoid this gaffe in 2008, candidates should ensure they stress to young voters that they must cast their votes at the polls in the same numbers in which they appear at campaign social gatherings and on social-networking sites, Merritt said.


Canada Documentary Fest Honors 'Fog' Director

A retrospective of the works of Oscar-winning U.S. filmmaker Errol Morris will highlight the 12th annual Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (April 22-May 1), organizers said Monday.


GM, Renault-Nissan break off alliance talks

General Motors Corp., Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co on Wednesday said they had broken off talks over a proposed alliance between the three automakers.


Arabs Disappointed at Bush Lead, Many See Conflict

Middle Eastern peoples, with the exception of Israelis and some Iranians, reacted with resigned disappointment on Wednesday to US election results expected to give President Bush four more years in power.


The US cancels all the debt owed to it by Iraq and calls on other countries to do the same.


British cabinet minister resigns to spend time with family, constituents

Britain's work and pensions minister Andrew Smith resigned, citing his wish to devote more time to his family and constituents, although recent press reports suggested he was about to face the axe.


Al-Sadr aide says militia will begin handing over weapons Monday

(Baghdad, Iraq-AP) Oct. 9, 2004 - A senior aide to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr says militiamen loyal to him will begin handing over weapons to Iraqi police next week.


Ukrainian President Kuchma meets Putin in Moscow airport

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma in the Vnukovo-2 government airport this evening. At the beginning of the meeting Putin said: "Esteemed Leonid Danilovych, I am pleased


Scientists say they have developed an effective vaccine against malaria that could be ready for use in six years.


Istanbul device explodes, injuring two: TV

Two people were lightly injured when a small device exploded in Turkey's largest city Istanbul on Tuesday, CNN Turk television said, quoting Dogan News Agency.


Mortgage rates continued their downward slide reaching their lowest point since the first of the year on slower growth in the market, according to a survey released Wednesday.


Bush Expected to Delay Major Tax Overhaul

Wholesale changes to the tax code that just weeks ago were identified as a Bush administration goal by the end of 2005 are being pushed back for at least another year.


An unrepentent Bernie Ecclestone says he gave British officials every opportunity to retain the British Grand Prix but in the end, it wasn't enough to save the F1 race from being axed in 2005.


Troubled airline US Airways says it is to cut pay and posts among its management and non-union workers.


In Browser War, It's Really Google vs. IE

While Mozilla may get all the credit for finally dethroning Internet Explorer as the only dominant Web browser with its development of Firefox, the man behind the curtain continues to be Google, which provides the vast majority of the cash that keeps Mozilla going.


Sottoscritto oggi da vice ministro Visco protocollo intesa


Michael Apted to direct 3rd `Narnia' pic

Filmmaker Michael Apted will direct "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," the third installment in the series, Disney Pictures and Walden Media announced.


US army frees soldier who defected to North Korea

The US Army freed deserter Charles Jenkins, who defected to North Korea in 1965 but was given a lenient sentence so he could be reunited with his Japanese wife who he met in the Stalinist state.


Con il trio delle meraviglie la Roma travolge il Siena

SIENA - Del Neri ritrova Cassano, la Roma il sorriso ei tre punti. I giallorossi stravincono a Siena (4-0, doppiette di Montella e Totti su 4 assist di Cassano) e danno al proprio tecnico un'indicazione ben


Paesi che sforano dovranno assicurare calo sostanziale


CodePoets.co.uk: How to use PHP and PEAR MDB2

On CodePoets.co.uk, there's a new tutorial posted by David Goodwin showing how to use PHP with the PEAR MDB2 component to access your database backend.   While writing some PHP Training materials for Pale Purple, I thought I'd add an updated guide on PHP and database access. I've already done one on PEAR::DB, but PEAR::MDB2 is it's successor and has a slightly different API.... and as PEAR::DB is now deprecated, it's probably about time I rewrote it anyway.   David looks at what the MDB2 package is, how to install it, connecting to your database and including some error handling as well. He (thankfully) also touches on one of the most handy features of the package - the prepared statements and the security they can offer.


MTV and Nickelodeon, two cable channels owned by the media conglomerate Viacom Inc., announced several deals Friday to expand their reach in China.


The government cannot fund GCSEs and A-levels if it is serious about plans for a diploma, a union boss says.


Greece expects big post-Olympic investment boom

Encouraged by worldwide praises for its successful hosting of the Olympic Games, self-confident Greeks are expecting a big boom in foreign investment in the post-Olympic era.


CORAL GABLES, Fla.  - President Bush and  Democratic rival Sen. John Kerry wrapped up debate preparations  and headed for Florida on Wednesday, with Kerry promising the  confrontation will reveal "the truth" about the president.


Saudi says kills 10 militants in 2 days of raids

Saudi security forces killed three senior suspected al Qaeda members among a group of 10 militants slain in raids and shootouts in the past two days, the Interior Ministry said today.


Stores Offer Halloween Costumes for Pets

FERNDALE, Mich. - As more people involve their pets in the Halloween season, Michigan retailers are expanding their selection of pet costumes...


Intel puts more hardware security in vPro line

Refreshes stale chips After months of hyping, Intel is rolling out an update to its vPro technology featuring improved hardware-based security and manageability tools for its chips.â¦


Breaking down Macworld 2008 from all sides

Sure, he didn't have a flashy new iPhone, but Apple CEO Steve Jobs' keynote at Macworld 2008 still had several new products to digest.


Popping a gadget into a cradle to recharge it used to mean downtime, but these days chargers are doing double duty, keeping your portable devices playing even when they're charging.


Contempt charge for woman who listened to music player during murder trial.


Recommendations made after the Paddington rail crash have not been "adequately fulfilled", a survivors' group says.


Roma, 4 ottobre 2004 - Era stato rapito il 31 agosto a Baghdad Ayad Anwar Wali, 43 anni, l'imprenditore iracheno trevigiano residente a Castelfranco. Quel pomeriggio aveva appena parlato al telefono con suo


It's been a long trip, but Europe's first Moon mission is finally nearing its goal. SMART-1, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) way back on 27 September 2003, will go into orbit around the Moon on 15 November.


The chairmen of the Iraq Study Group on Sunday defended their report against critics as a "responsible way" forward, while President George W. Bush prepares to unveil his new strategy later this month.


Furcal Shrugs Off Distractions in Playoffs

Rafael Furcal will spend three weeks in a cramped, windowless jail filled with about 70 inmates when the postseason ends for the Atlanta Braves.


Arsene Wenger says Arsenal restored their pride with a convincing win over Rosenborg.


L'annuncio del promoter americano: tappa cancellata per ritardidella produzione e non per le polemiche sui prezzi dei biglietti                                            Tour europeo di Barbra Streisand Annullato il concerto a Roma                                                                                Il 15 giugno allo Stadio Flaminio sarebbe stata la prima esibizione in Italia


Britain's Lewis Hamilton pips McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso to pole at Indianapolis.


Woolmer: 'We need to bat like Jayasuriya'

Bob Woolmer has already worked some minor miracles in his short stint as Pakistan's coach, but he is well aware that something special will be required on the final day at Faisalabad, if Pakistan are to avoid slumping to defeat against Sri Lanka


Milano, 13:31 - CALCIO, MILAN; ANCELOTTI: ROMA SENZA TOTTI? MEGLIO PER NOI

Appreso dell'assenza di Totti nel big match di domani con la Roma, il tecnico del Milan Ancelotti fa...


Tony Blair must use this weekâs talks with President Bush to demand Britain has a greater say in decision-making in Iraq, the Conservatives said today.


Israel would not bar Arafat return after overseas treatment

JERUSALEM, Oct 28  - Israel will not bar ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from returning to the West Bank if he were to leave for medical treatment, senior government spokesman Raanan Gissin told AFP Thursday.


UN Health Official Foresees Tens of Millions Dying in a Global Flu

A pandemic of human influenza could kill up to 100 million people around the world, a World Health Organization official said today, significantly raising the agency's


The Bishop of London welcomes a review of uniform policy by British Airways after the row over wearing crosses.


LOS ANGELES  - 20th Century Fox and  Marvel Studios are moving forward with the third installment of  the "X-Men" franchise, hiring scribe Simon Kinberg to pen the  script.


After years of being taunted as "bin Laden" and "terrorist" at school, Osama Al-Najjar attempted suicide last July at the age of 15.


A group of 24 Filipino hostages kidnapped more than three weeks ago have been freed, a spokesman for Baco-Liner, their employer, said Tuesday.


Brian Vickers never raced in the Southern 500, so the only tradition he knows about the Labor Day weekend is winning the pole for the inaugural Pop Secret 500.


Notre Dame to upgrade campuswide emergency notification systems

The University of Notre Dame is installing an updated emergency alert system that will be live by the time students and faculty return in the fall.


Yankees rookie Chamberlain banned for two games

New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain was suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Friday for throwing two pitches over the head of a Boston Red Sox batter.


Pupils should be able to get into top universities by taking the new Diplomas instead of A-levels, says Schools Secretary Ed Balls.


US Vice-President Dick Cheney blames Saddam Hussein for the slow progress in Iraq.


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Houllier not Newcastle bound, insists French federation chief

French football federation (FFF) president Jean-Pierre Escalettes on Tuesday dismissed reports linking their technical director Gerard Houllier with the vacant Newcastle manager's job.


Sen. George V. Voinovich, the Ohio Republican who frustrated his GOP colleagues by opposing President Bush's choice for U.N. ambassador, announced Thursday he now supports John Bolton and would no longer stand in the way of his confirmation.


Japan PM Abe quits after year of scandal

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe abruptly announced his resignation on Wednesday after a year in power dogged by scandals, an election rout and a crisis over Japan's support for U.S.-led operations in Afghanistan.


EDS: IT upgrade caused software glitch at UK agency

DECEMBER 08, 2004  - Some 40,000 computers in the UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) were unable to access their network last month when an IT technician erroneously installed a software upgrade.


An Greek plane is forced to land in Corfu in the third bomb threat on Olympic Airlines in just over a week.


Democrats seeking votes for their Iraq-withdrawal plan have stuffed the bill it's in with billions of dollars for farms, flu preparedness, New Orleans levees, home heating and other causes.


Il colosso francese realizza 1,2 miliardi di euro


Chirac calls for Gaza pullout to be coordinated with Mideast roadmap

PARIS : French President Jacques Chirac called for the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip to be carried out in line with the stalled roadmap for Middle East peace.


The daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. joined nearly a 1,000 people to protest the proposed closing of a hospital trauma unit that bears her father's name, arguing


WASHINGTON -- The number of poor Americans grew by 1.3 million last year, according to a sobering and politically sensitive Census Bureau report issued Thursday.


Iraq's Prime Minister Blames US for Massacre of Iraqi Soldiers

Iraq's interim prime minister has blamed negligence on the part of some in the US-led multinational force for Saturday's massacre of 49 new Iraqi National Guardsmen and their civilian drivers by loyalists of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.


Russia: Procura di Mosca, "Basaiev va preso vivo

MOSCA - Shamil Basaiev va preso vivo. Lo ha detto oggi Il viceprocuratore generale russo Vladimir Kolesnikov, che ha chiesto che il capo della guerriglia cecena, che ha rivendicato la strage di Beslan ei recenti


Election Observers Set for U.S. Challenges

Europe's leading election monitoring agency, known for keeping tabs on voting in trouble spots such as Belarus and the Balkans, is gearing up for a super-sized challenge: observing the U.S. presidential election.


Child's Abduction, Death Strikes Ind. Town

The procession through the doors of Eddie Hodge's Redneck Computers shop was a silent testimony to an entire town's heartbreak.


Boise State narrowly wins WAC title game

Tasha Harris scored 10 of her 13 points in the second half and top-seed Boise State finally found enough offense to beat New Mexico State 49-46 to win the Western Athletic Conference tournament Saturday.


New U.S. audit questions efficacy of Iran sanctions

The economic impact of U.S. sanctions against Iran is unclear and Iran has signed about $20 billion in energy contracts with foreign firms since 2003, said a U.S. audit report.


Picking up where he left off in Australia, Bruno Junqueira turned in a strong performance when he needed it most needed to set the provisional pole time for the final race of the Champ Car World Series season - securing a front row start for the race


Mexican army battles drug gang near U.S. border

MONTERREY, Mexico  - Mexican troops and police shot dead three suspected drug hitmen armed with grenades in a fierce gun battle in a town near the U.S. border on Monday, witnesses and local media said.


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UK registry owner holds second EGM UK registry owner Nominet is this morning holding its second extraordinary general meeting in a year in Oxford in an effort to expand its business and modernise its processes.â¦


P. Diddy and Mary J. to Join Jay-Z in Jacksonville

Tour, the Veteran's Memorial Arena announced Tuesday that Jay-Z will now team up with some big artists for the remaining tour dates.


U.S. to Pledge $15 Million for Tsunami Aid

The United States expects to provide  an initial $15 million in aid for victims of a devastating  tsunami in Asia and has already released $400,000, a top U.S.  aid official said on Monday.


By The Boston Globe  Jun. 23--Revere Beach was established as a state-owned recreation spot in  1896, and fans tout this 3-mile stretch of coast as the nation's first public  beach.


Google Inc.'s privacy practices are the worst among the Internet's top destinations, according to a watchdog group seeking to intensify the recent focus on how the online search leader handles personal information about its users.


NASA moves fast on hail damage, astronaut madness

Shuttle repairs, gaffer tape and loose nuts NASA has postponed a shuttle launch planned for 15 March after the space vehicle was damaged by a launch-pad hailstorm on Monday.â¦


Mark Halperin scores it a win for Obama, a loss for Richardson and one giant step for user generated content


Iraq armed group takes Polish woman hostage: TV

Arabic television station Al-Jazeera broadcast a video in which an armed group in Iraq said it had kidnapped a Polish woman.


A leading member of the Palestinian group Hamas has been killed when his car exploded in Syrian capital of Damascus. The cause of the blast was not known, although some witnesses to incident say the victim's


NEW YORK Dec 13, 2004 - The Internet's key oversight agency gave a preliminary nod Monday to new domain names targeting mobile services and the jobs market.


Points of trivia that might arise at dinner or over drinks used to lead to a brain-racking long debate. now, hand-held devices help settle disputes. (Look it up!)


Before California's Republican governor tried to get tough on illegal immigrants in the 1990s, the state had supported GOP candidates in all but two presidential elections since World War II.


Volkswagen's Audi unit to begin production in India in 2007

Audi, the luxury car arm of European auto giant Volkswagen, said that it planned to start production in India next year.


Intel pushes desktops with more spunk, lower prices

The chipmaker unveiled on Wednesday its Intel Express 910GL, a chipset that offers PC makers the ability to add more-advanced features, such as Intel High Definition Audio, to their low-end PCs.


'Soprattutto in campo sanitario' dice ministro Economia


Skilled workers from outside the EU will have to learn English before entering Britain, the PM is to announce.


Beach Boy Brian Wilson Has Reason to Smile at Last

SAO PAULO, Brazil  - Considering that once upon a  time he would spend weeks on end lying in bed at home in  California too addled to stir, it's a surprise to find rock  legend Brian Wilson topping the bill at a festival in far away  Brazil at age 62.


Core inflation eases, consumers hold firm

Inflation in May outside of food and energy posted its slowest annual gain in three years, suggesting the Federal Reserve is making progress in fighting inflation.


Australian state compensates 'stolen' Aborigines: official

An Australian state Tuesday approved millions of dollars in compensation for members of the "stolen generation" of Aborigines just weeks after the federal government rejected similar demands.


The Sri Lankan government rejects a Tamil Tiger demand for peace talks to resume unconditionally.


A pedestrian is in a critical condition in hospital after he was knocked down in County Londonderry.


JERUSALEM Israel began releasing more than 130 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday in a move aimed at easing overcrowding in its jails, security officials said.


Silicon Valley Key in Race for DNC Chair

Love him or hate him, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean's upstart presidential campaign left the Democratic Party two important and lasting legacies: the empowerment of younger activists and the pioneering use of the Internet for fund-raising.


Saving world trade talks and bolstering  global financial systems against fiscal crises were the focus  of finance ministers of the United States, China and other  Pacific Rim economies meeting in Vietnam on Thursday.


US Soldier Jenkins Pleads Guilty to Desertion

US army Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins pleaded guilty on Wednesday to deserting to North Korea at a court martial that will decide his fate and end a Cold War drama that began four decades ago, a witness said.


Torino, 19:59 - CALCIO, SERIE A: TORINO-CAGLIARI 2-0 NELL'ANTICIPO

Nel primo anticipo della nona giornata di serie A il Torino ha battuto il Cagliari 2-0 (0-0). In gol...


Rival Says He Will Defeat Mugabe by Landslide

HARARE, Zimbabwe Feb. 13 -- A former ruling party stalwart opened his presidential campaign Wednesday by saying he would defeat President Robert Mugabe in a landslide in Zimbabwe's March 29 election, but he offered few hints on how.


Microsoft Details Vista SP1 Search Changes

Documents released today detail changes Microsoft will make to its desktop search and indexing feature in Windows Vista.


Apple is holding fast to its declaration that 3G chips consume too much power, so the Brits are stuck with an EDGE iPhone just like the Americans.


Microsoft announces that its Zune digital music player will be released in the US in time for Christmas.


Disabled in war-scarred S.Leone seek rights and hope

When Bambay Sawaneh came face to face with the man who had ordered rebel fighters to cut off both his forearms three years earlier, he asked a baying crowd not to lynch his attacker.


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Home Office announces it has deported more than the target of 4,000 foreign criminals this year


Judge Rejects One Bid for a Central Park Protest

federal judge in Manhattan refused yesterday to force the city to allow a rally on Saturday on the Great Lawn in Central Park, after the Bloomberg administration and protest organizers failed


Cable companies Telewest and NTL square up to Sky with the launch of video-on-demand TV.


Wyeth Posts 19% Higher Profit; 2 Rivals Fare Less Well

AstraZeneca reported a 12.5 percent drop in profit and Bristol-Myers Squibb posted a loss, albeit a narrower one.


Liberia sees green in reform of 'blood timber'

The UN may permanently lift trade sanctions on timber this week.


Tentative Contract for United Pilots Reached

Negotiators for United Airlines and its pilots' union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, the union said Tuesday. Details were not disclosed


GlassBooth deciphers presidential platforms

Take this quiz to find out which candidate is the best match for your ideals.


Europe set for sustained growth but reform vital

Europe appears to be on the brink of a period of sustained economic growth but it is essential that governments step up the pace of structural reform, the French central bank chief has said.


Afghanistan Needs a More Indelible Election

Afghanistan's first-ever presidential election, held last Saturday, should have been a success story for Washington, demonstrating that democracy had taken root in the former Taliban stronghold.


US failure to pay 'threatens Darfur peacekeeping'

Â· Budget plan undermines UN deal with Sudan Â· Arrears likely to reach $1bn by end of 2007


Princess Sayako, the only daughter of Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, on Saturday postponed the announcement of her engagement due to the death of her great-aunt, an official said.


MOSCOW - Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao arrived in Moscow yesterday for talks dominated by a threat to Russian oil supplies to China and Beijing's lobbying for a pipeline between the two countries.


Delphi, XM Unveil Handheld Satellite Radio Receiver

XM Satellite Radio and radio manufacturer Delphi yesterday introduced the Delphi XM MyFi, a portable, handheld satellite radio receiver the companies hope will lure more consumers to a medium currently limited to car and home units.


IAF blows up Hamas explosives expert, pursued for a decade

By israelinsider staff October 21, 2004. The air force fired missiles at a vehicle traveling in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip late Thursday, killing two Hamas terrorists and seriously wounding two others.


Australia ends "Pacific Solution" for refugees

Australia ended on Friday its  controversial policy of sending asylum seekers into  often-lengthy detention on small Pacific island nations, with  the last refugees leaving Nauru to live in Australia.


The Business: First and Long â Very Long

Bill Hambrecht, who has made a name and fortune for himself by rattling the Wall Street establishment, will set his sights on the N.F.L. when he tries to launch a rival professional football league in 2008.


It's official: IBM sells PC unit to Chinese company

IBM (IBM) said Tuesday that it would sell its PC business to Lenovo, China's No. 1 PC maker, in a $1.75 billion deal that marks the end of an era.


Aussie comedy wins top prize at film festival

LUCKY MILES , an Australian comedy about a trio of illegal immigrants, has been awarded the prestigious Special Jury Prize at a Czech film festival. via News.com.au


Baseball's annual swing-from-the-heels Home Run Derby takes place Monday night at Pittsburgh's PNC Park, with David Ortiz, Ryan Howard and friends sure to launch plenty of crowd-pleasing shots.


Lebanon refuses UN resolution on foreign interference

Lebanon on Friday rejected the UN Security Council resolution demanding respect of the country's political independence and Syrian forces' withdrawal from it.


A night-time fire at Moscow drug rehabilitation hospital kills at least 42 people, reports say.


US blasts Russia over Yukos assets takeover

WASHINGTON: The United States yesterday criticised Msocow's move to take over the main asset of oil giant Yukos, saying the lack of transparency in the process could hurt Russia's standing in the world economy.


Israeli scientists probe deeper to lift depression

HOD HASHARON, Israel  - Scientists in Israel are reaching deeper into the minds of the clinically depressed to try to lift their spirits.


Aided by Iraqis, U.S. Seizes Part of Rebel Town

U.S. and Iraqi forces claimed to have killed more than 100 guerrillas in one of the largest military operations since the war began.


A US firm's controversial proposition to store stem cells from spare IVF embryos has angered UK scientists.


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By Chandra Devi  QTELMEDIA Malaysia, the technology provider behind DiGi's enhanced MobileTV service, is confident that mobile TV will take off in a big way locally with its  availability on GPRS and EDGE mobile devices.


Darfur Aid Workers Evacuated Amid Violence

Helicopters rescued more than 40 aid workers who fled into the bush to escape fighting in Darfur on Monday as renewed violence flared in the crisis-plagued region of western Sudan.


The Folks You Meet on the Border Between Consciousness and Dreams

âYouth Without Youthâ is a narratively ambitious, visually sumptuous surrealist enterprise that tries to bend time and space together as neatly as the folds in an origami swan.


Medicare drug rules need quick attention

In just over a year, the 1.5 million US citizens who live in nursing homes will become eligible for the new prescription-drug benefit that is a part of the newly revamped Medicare law.


23 year-old RDD Finnish driver won his first international title last weekend in Valencia, becoming the new World Series by Nissan champion.


Pre-flight drinking report irks spacemen

This weekend as the seven astronauts relax before Tuesday's blastoff into space, the beer will be cold and waiting at crew quarters at Kennedy Space Center. No one will monitor how much they drink, no breath tests given.


$30m patent claim Online auctioneer eBay is to appeal a US court decision relating to its patent dispute with MercExchange.â¦


To Botch a Forecast, Rely on Past Experience

Sometimes the best lesson from the past is to forget it before it shoves you into trouble.


Highlights from the SEW Blog: August 20, 2007

Featured posts to the Search Engine Watch blog in the past week, along with recent search-related headlines from around the Web.


Lucci 're' insegue il principe Carlo sventa agguato al 'Lingotto'

Torino, 23 ottobre 2004 - Enrico Lucci, de Le Iene, tutto abbigliato da antico sovrano, corona dorata di plastica sul capo inclusa, stamani sperava di fare un simpatico 'agguato' al principe Carlo di Inghilterra al suo ingresso al Salone del gusto di


Barry Carpenter called to let me know our local news spot got bumped to NEXT Thursday. I’ll post again to remind everyone when we get closer to the story airing. Share This


UAL Corp. Begins to Seek Bankruptcy Exit Financing

United Airlines has begun reaching out to potential lenders for financing to leave bankruptcy, the company said on Friday. The UAL Corp.


HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rose almost half a percentage point in a shortened final trading day of 2004 on Friday with selective, last-minute buying capping off a generally strong year.


"The Anatomist" (Ballantine Books, 304 pages, $24.95), by Bill Hayes: Before surgery videos, medical dramas, House and McDreamy laid bare the body's failings, there was a book that showed how each part was supposed to fit together.


Some are challenging earlier ideas about how water naturally flows because the streams studied then were not ânatural archetypesâ but rather the artifacts of 18th and 19th century dam-building and deforestation.


An official for Turk Telekom says the court is lifting the block on YouTube, imposed because of videos insulting to the founder of modern Turkey. By the Associated Press.


Singapore police stopped an   opposition politician from leading a protest march past the   venue for the annual IMF-World Bank meetings on Saturday, again   highlighting the city-state's restrictions on freedom of   speech.


Sinkhole Eating Up Concrete Sidewalk Near Pier in Pacifica

By Julia Scott  PACIFICA -- Lots of people visit the Pacifica Pier to watch the waves crash far below their feet. Little did they know that for years, the ocean has also been taking pieces of the neighborhood along with it.


Congress to hold hearings on steroid use

Congress announced plans Tuesday to review the use of performance-enhancing drugs, with star-studded hearings scheduled next month and legislation to limit access to steroids and human growth hormone.


Pakistan were skittled out for a paltry 131 in 38.2 overs in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday.


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Apple pitches music industry on U2-style promos

MacCentral - U2 has been a familiar sight to iTunes Music Store visitors in recent weeks, with the online music store featuring everything from a U2-themed iPod to a digital boxed set of the Irish rock band's recordings. And if Apple has its way, other musical acts will enjoy a similar promotional push as part of an effort to bolster business at the online store, the director of iTunes product marketing told a gathering of music industry executives Wednesday.


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54% Say Dems Likely to Nominate White Male

Rasmussen Reports - New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama have been one-two in polls for the Democratic Presidential nomination since the campaign season begin.


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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is meeting this week to address critical issues like new generic top level domains, internationalized domain names, and other subjects.


Actor Tom Cruise will hit the red carpet tonight for the world premiere of his new movie, Lions for Lambs.


You might be surprised by the real leaders and laggards.


Accountant: HealthSouth Workers 'Cooked the Books' at HQ

An accountant testifying Friday in the trial of fired HealthSouth chief Richard Scrushy gave jurors the recipe for a huge fraud: Take legitimate numbers from clinics and hospitals, add bogus amounts at headquarters, and blend it all together.


W.House Sees Borrowing to Fund Social Security Plan

The White House said on Monday that  it envisages using government borrowing to help finance  President Bush's plan to add personal retirement accounts to  Social Security.


Q&A: Microsoft's Linux strategist Martin Taylor, Part 2

After a year as Microsoft Corp.'s chief Linux strategist, Martin Taylor has a lot to say about where he sees Linux going and how Microsoft plans to compete with the open-source operating system.


Cisco and Fujitsu Team on High-End Routers

Cisco Systems and Fujitsu will partner to develop high-end routers and switches for use in advanced IP networks. Initally, Fujitsu will offer co-branded products running Cisco's IOS-XR operating


Study: Recreational fishers have more impact on counts

TALLAHASSEE - Long considered of negligible impact, US recreational fishers may be responsible for landing nearly 25 percent of overfished salt water species, a Florida State University study released Thursday suggests.


Insurers seek open market on car policies

Citing internal poll data indicating Massachusetts drivers are fed up with the state-regulated auto insurance system, a group of insurers are laying the groundwork for a well-funded grass-roots campaign to persuade Beacon Hill lawmakers to open the market to competition.


Japan vows to step up bid for Security Council expansion

Japan has vowed to pursue its campaign for reform of the UN Security Council from which it hopes to secure a permanent seat on the key body despite opposition from some of its neighbours.


In his first public comments since becoming Cuba's acting president, Raul Castro said his brother Fidel is recovering and that thousands of troops were mobilized soon after his illness was announced, according to an interview published Friday.


Williams sisters hang tough at Wimbledon

A year ago, Week 2 of Wimbledon began without a Williams in sight. Venus Williams was gone after a third-round upset. Serena Williams never showed up, part of a six-month stretch during which she was injured and fell out of the Top 100.


MOJAVE: SpaceShipOne has landed safely in the California desert after a wild corkscrew-like ascent into space, and is now a step closer to a $US10 million prize intended to boost commercial-space travel.


THE international hand of help finally reached out to tsunami-devastated Asia yesterday as aftershocks put the region on nervous alert and the death toll from the Boxing Day disaster seemed certain to pass 100,000.


US cannot ignore Iranâs role in restoring stability in Iraq

TEHRAN (MNA) -- President Mohammad Khatami asserted on Saturday that Iran is very powerful and that no country would dare to entertain the idea of engaging in military adventurism in Iran.


Hitachi to recall 16,000 Sony-made batteries

Hitachi Ltd. 6501.T said on Friday it   will recall 16,000 batteries made by Sony Corp. 6758.T for   laptop computers, joining a growing list of PC makers recalling   Sony batteries.


Citigroup Seen as Solid Even with Japan Problems

It's been a rough week for global financial services company Citigroup Inc., but analysts say that while its image may be slightly tarnished, any lingering effects from the overseas controversies will be short-lived.


Hirokazu Kore-eda's harrowing, tender film was inspired by a real event in which four children were left alone by their mother in a small Tokyo apartment.


The defence in the US murder trial of Phil Spector urges jurors to acquit the producer in closing arguments.


JetBlue Airways expects to be flying at 100 percent operation Tuesday, nearly a week after an ice storm hobbled operations at its hub in New York.


As President Bush flew to Europe on Tuesday, the White House said the capture and killing of two American soldiers in Iraq was a "reminder that this is a brutal enemy that does not follow any of the rules."


Oscar voters must whittle down 267 films to the final five which will compete for the best picture Academy Award.


Speaking to a Dominican Republic television station, Martinez said he and the Mets are "happy with everything.". The deal for the pitcher who helped Boston win the World Series will be worth more than $50 million.


Honda Motor Co  posted a much stronger-than-expected 38 percent rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by sharp growth in overseas car sales, and lifted its annual earnings forecasts as it reined in spending.


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A woman in charge of a hospital trust where 90 patients died after a superbug outbreak applied to run hospitals in Greater Manchester, it is revealed.


The Chinese stock market falls nearly 9%, its worst day of trading in 10 years, after leading investors sell shares.


The EU Commission chief calls for a pause in EU enlargement after the entry of Romania and Bulgaria.


Two Programs Quietly Share Ties for Roles in Tragedies

Both Virginia Tech and Louisiana State, whose football teams play Saturday in a marquee matchup, have recently turned to athletics for comfort after suffering major tragedies.


Iraq attackers kill 30, aggravate ethnic tensions

KIRKUK, Iraq  - Insurgents killed at least 30   people and aggravated Iraq's hostile ethnic divide with a   string of bombs in the northern city of Kirkuk, as well as   attacks in volatile Anbar province and in Baghdad on Sunday.


Florida fund says cash enough for Charley, Frances

Florida's hurricane disaster fund has about $6 billion, more than enough to satisfy expected demands from insurers paying out claims from two big hurricanes, the fund's senior director said on Wednesday.


Le cocoinomani e altre storie tutto il meglio del gossip

Dalla rissa tra due ragazze per Francesco Coco alla billionarina infiltrata. Dalla copertura di Michelle ai balli di Petruccioli. E se pensate che abbiamo toccato il fondo, leggete il Sun


One would think that the cheerleaders for waging war on Saddam Hussein's Iraq, on the thoroughly discredited grounds that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction, would have retreated into a period of quiet introspection.


Drug to slow bleeding leads to more deaths: study

A drug used to limit blood loss while patients undergo coronary-artery bypass surgery also carries a higher five-year risk of death than cheaper generic alternatives, a researcher said on Tuesday.


Crude oil prices surged past an unprecedented $55 per barrel Monday as uncertainty swirls over production, high demand and tight global supplies.


Tigers disappearing from yet another Indian reserve

Tigers have almost disappeared from yet another protected reserve in India, with numbers dropping drastically according to conservationists involved in a new count of the big cats.


SAN JOSE, California Yahoo will likely have a tough time getting American courts to intervene in a dispute over the sale of Nazi memorabilia in France after a US appeals court ruling.


Toys R Us Wants to Prevent Piecemeal Sale

Toys R Us Inc. , which is selling its toy business, will "strongly discourage" suitors from trying to buy only the choicest parts of the company when they submit a second round of bids after the holidays, sources familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.


CRN INTERVIEW: JOHN FOWLER, SUN Sun's Fowler: Rising Sales

While Hewlett-Packard, Dell and IBM are the recognized leaders of the X86 server market, one player has surprisingly begun to gain ground.


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Mobility and scallops marinated in truffle oil, anyone? Fine dining will be the reward for...


When Sandy Scarce began selling apparel on eBay three years ago, she planned to use the company's marketplace as her only sales channel, but today, deeply discouraged, she is moving away from it.


A link between young children being exposed to some cleaning products and developing asthma in later life has been suggested by researchers.


ANKARA - The European Union (EU) Commissioner, Enlargement, Guenter Verheugen arrived in Ankara late on Sunday. Speaking to reporters at Ankara's Esenboga Airport, Verheugen said that his visit to Turkey was


Hefner denies stroke claim, says he's OK

Hugh Hefner says he's doing just fine. "I've never felt better," the 80-year-old Hefner told The Associated Press when asked Monday about a report he was in ill health.


Roger Federer will miss next week's Paris Masters with a torn left thigh, making Andy Roddick the tournament's No. 1-seeded player. Juan Carlos Ferrero, the 2003 French Open champion, and Guillermo Coria, this year's runner-up at Roland Garros, also pulled out Friday.


'Se lavori non sono stati eseguiti, gli aumenti sono tasse'


One man's mission to bring relief to cut-off villages

Sam Schultz bought a plane ticket, hired a boat and crew, and was soon sailing down Indonesia's Sumatran coast to help survivors.


Tony Allen, who turns 23 today, wasn't planning to do anything special for his birthday, but he gave the 13,731 on hand last night at the FleetCenter a gift, a 16-point effort that sparked the Celtics to a 119-101 victory over the discombobulated Orlando Magic.


EU Commission delays copyright levy reform

The European Commission has delayed a  decision on whether to reform a tax on gadgets such as MP3  players that can reproduce copyright material, the European  Union executive said on Wednesday.


Charleroi, 19:00 - TENNIS, FINALE FED CUP: VINCE LA SANTANGELO, ITALIA PAREGGIA

Sarà il doppio a decidere la finale di Fed Cup tra Belgio e Italia. Mara Santangelo ha battut...


The TV star and former Senator ends a run for the Presidency that was scuttled by the candidate's own apparent apathy


The Spanish police captured two men suspected of being members of the armed Basque separatist group ETA, said the Interior Ministry on Friday.


Israel Accelerates Settlement Drive As Sharon Pushes On With Gaza ...

The Israeli government was accelerating its settlement program Monday with plans to build hundreds of new homes in the West Bank, bolstered by a US softening of opposition to new construction projects.


Judge Throws Out Claim Against Google Ads

Google won a major legal victory today when a federal judge said the search engine could continue to sell ads triggered by searches using trademarked company names.


Outdoors Report: House OKs Bill Requiring Boating Course

By Lee Tolliver, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Feb. 18--A bill that would require boat operators to pass a licensed boating safety education course has made it farther through the Virginia General Assembly than any previous attempt.


Both Parties See a Big Increase in New Voters

A sweeping voter registration campaign in heavily Democratic areas has added tens of thousands of new voters to the rolls in the swing states of Ohio and Florida.


By The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.  Feb. 15--An unoccupied trailer in Sabraton burned to the ground Wednesday night.  At about 7:11 p.m., Morgantown, Brookhaven, Star City, Granville and Cheat Lake firefighters struggled on ice-slick roads to reach the trailer, off Dug Hill Road.


U.S. Brokers Cease-fire in Western Afghanistan

The United States has brokered a cease-fire between a renegade Afghan militia leader and the embattled governor of the western province of Herat, Washington's envoy to Kabul said Tuesday.


Kerry, in Visit to Ohio, Goes Hunting for Conservative Votes

John Kerry said he bagged a goose, but his real target was the voters who may harbor doubts about him.


Rimini, 21:51 - CALCIO, RIMINI: INGAGGIATO CATACCHINI

Il Rimini ha acquistato a titolo definitivo dalla Pistoiese il difensore Fabio Catacchini, 23 anni. ...


The director He Ping's panoramic epic is the latest Chinese answer to the American western film genre: martial arts meets Marshal Will Kane.


Apple, China Mobile end iPhone talks: spokeswoman

Apple Inc and China Mobile have  called off talks to launch the U.S. firm's popular iPhones in  China, a spokeswoman for the Chinese company said on Monday,  further dashing speculation the device will hit the country's  store shelves soon.


[NSFW] Diners in 'suck my d**k' bill outrage

Restaurant service without a smile NSFW A group of chums who were less than impressed with the service at a Staffordshire restaurant learned the hard way that you don't mess with England's waiting staff and walk away unscathed.â¦


The Daily News said Wednesday that it would become the first major newspaper in the country capable of printing full color on every page.


Classic video games dusted off for new exhibition If you miss the thrill and retro skill of maneuvering your way through Space Invaders, or the excitement of out-smarting those pesky little Pac-Men, then the Science Museum might just be worth a visit over the coming months.â¦


HP discontinues its Itanium workstations

The Intel chip, once expected to dominate the server market and even creep into PCs, takes yet another knock.


Pope Confident U.S. Church Can Overcome Abuse Scandal

Pope John Paul said on Saturday he  was confident the U.S. Church would recover from recent sex  scandals and regain the trust of congregations.


Hole allows attackers to create fake Web sites that look genuine.


Tidal Waves Kill More Than 3,000 in Asia

JAKARTA, Indonesia Dec 26, 2004 - The world's most powerful earthquake in 40 years triggered massive tidal waves that slammed into villages and seaside resorts across Asia on Sunday, killing more than 3,000 people in five countries.


Contest aims to reward 'mash-up' entrepreneurs

A Boston company that builds location-based services for cellphones is lowering the bar for entrepreneurs to launch mobile widgets in the wireless world, whether it's NearBio, a mobile application that finds the closest biodiesel pumps, or Everytrail, a GPS widget that maps hikes and rides.


CHICAGO -- A year ago last night, Kevin Millar emblazoned a new slogan in the New England lexicon and the Red Sox began to turn around their season. Millar responded to waning support for the Sox after they lost 11 of their first 19 games in August by declaring, "I want to see somebody Cowboy Up and stand behind this ...


Best Buy to open in Mexico this year: CEO

Best Buy Co Inc.  Chief  Executive Brad Anderson said on Tuesday that the electronics  retailer plans to expand into Mexico in 2008.


"27 Dresses" a bad fit for Katherine Heigl

Having nicely  established her big-screen credibility with the summer hit  "Knocked Up," Katherine Heigl tries a little further "Grey's  Anatomy" moonlighting on for size with "27 Dresses."


Sandisk to cut prices to battle Apple's iPod: WSJ

Sandisk Corp.  is expected to  announce product enhancements and price cuts on Monday aimed at  attracting interest in its digital music player, which competes  with Apple Computer Inc.'s  iPod, the Wall Street  Journal said in a report that quoted Sandisk's CEO.


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At least 14 people killed in Thai fireworks factory blast

BANGKOK : At least 14 people were killed and two injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory at Thailand's ancient capital Ayuthaya, officials said.


Sun Hung Kai urges HK to increase land supply

Sun Hung Kai Properties, Hong Kong's largest property developer, urged the government to increase land supply as demand for new flats was expected to remain strong.


Priest Who Denied Sex Abuse Faces Charges in a New Case

Roman Catholic priest who drew attention two years ago when he took to his Brooklyn pulpit to deny sexual abuse accusations was indicted yesterday on charges of abusing an 11-year-old altar boy the same year.


'Superman' star Reeve dies at 52 of cardiac arrest

BEDFORD, NY - Christopher Reeve, the star of the Superman movies whose nearly fatal riding accident nine years ago turned him into a worldwide advocate for spinal cord research, died Sunday of heart failure, his publicist said.


Two Canadian tourists are attacked and robbed by a gang as they walk through west Belfast early on Sunday.


Stars rock around the world for climate change

LONDON/EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey  - Some of the world's biggest pop stars performed at Live Earth concerts around the globe on Saturday to persuade fans and governments to go green.


Inspired by watching a short video of highlights from his victory at the Wales Open last year, Ian Poulter ensured there was no repeat of his experience at the BMW International three years ago.


US President George Bush speaks of his sadness over a shootout in Baghdad involving a US security firm.


The Wizards will beat the Spurs for the NBA championship and the Nationals will move to Las Vegas in the coming year of D.C. sports.


Architect Gehry builds fantasy with fado singer

Powerful people all over the world  would do just about anything to get renowned architect Frank  Gehry to design for them. All Mariza had to do was sing.


Wyeth Hit by Generic Competition and Regulatory Setback

Shares in Wyeth fell sharply on Monday after its heartburn medicine attracted generic competition and American regulators delayed its experimental drug for preventing bone loss.


The Orange County Register, Calif., Gadgetress Column

By Tamara Chuang, The Orange County Register, Calif.  Jan. 30--Rating: 4 out of 5 stars   Purpose: A computer built just for Windows Vista.    The lowdown: Toshiba, which has its U.S.


L'onorificenza le sara' consegnata oggi da Sarkozy


A majority stake in the embattled Russian oil company Yukos' main production unit will be sold at an auction scheduled for Dec. 19, an announcement in the official government newspaper said Friday, confirming the country's largest oil producer will be broken up as part of a politically charged battle for control over the strategic resource.


Travis Garrison's 17 points and 11 rebounds help Maryland outlast No. 7 Duke, 99-92, in overtime Saturday.


Crude oil stockpiles in the US are at their lowest level since March, helping drive up the cost of a barrel of oil by almost $2.


Nielsen to provide Google TV Ads customers with aggregate data on TV audience.


New York Police Investigate Suicide at Ground Zero

Police were investigating on Monday  how a young man managed to penetrate security at Ground Zero,  one of the most closely guarded sites in New York, where he  killed himself with a 12-gauge shotgun near the gaping hole  where the World Trade Center once stood.


The US military has confirmed that a suspected Taleban commander killed in Afghanistan at the weekend had been held at Guantanamo Bay but was freed.


Gunmen identified as local police officers opened fire on a group of revelers returning from a weekend dance in central Mexico, killing seven people, including two children, in what authorities described as a case of mistaken identity.


Pitt Looks to Upset No. 21 West Virginia

Maybe Pittsburgh has finally discovered how to wear down playmaking West Virginia quarterback Rasheed Marshall: Tire him out before the game.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Saddam Hussein underwent surgery about two weeks ago to repair a hernia and has made a full recovery, a U.S. official confirmed Tuesday...


R&B star Aaliyah's record company fails in a bid to sue the man who booked the 2001 flight on which she died.


Broccoli sprout extract protects skin from UV rays

Most people know eating broccoli is  good for you but it also can help skin cells fend off damage  from harmful ultraviolet radiation, U.S. researchers said on  Monday.


Fake firm gets nuclear license in U.S. govt sting

Undercover investigators, working for a fake firm, obtained a license to buy enough radioactive material to build a "dirty bomb," amid little scrutiny from federal regulators, according to a government report obtained on Wednesday.


Rocket kills 2 Israelis, prompting clash in Gaza

JERUSALEM A Palestinian rocket killed two Israeli children and Israeli forces killed four Palestinians during a day of bloodshed Wednesday along the northern edges of the Gaza Strip.


Eight is enough for upstart American team

The last time the USA went more than eight years without a Davis Cup championship was more than half a century ago and spanned a period when the


Passengers hurt after Air Canada plane turbulence

CALGARY, Alberta  - Half a dozen passengers were badly injured after an Air Canada plane bucked in midair on a flight across Canada, probably because of heavy turbulence.


"Shock jock" Howard Stern will jump to  Sirius Satellite Radio SIRI.O in January 2006, moving his  controversial show from the public airwaves and giving the  nascent satellite radio sector a big boost.


Web phone service is exploding. And maverick Jeffrey Citron lit the industry's fuse


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The time for limiting greenhouse gas emissions to prevent runaway climate change is very short, a taskforce says.


Seven killed, 13 wounded in Baghdad suicide attack

A suicide car bomber killed seven people when he struck a checkpoint at Baghdad's Green Zone early Tuesday, the second attack in two days at the district that houses Iraq's interim government and foreign embassies, officials said.


BusinessWeek Online - Leap Wireless International (NasdaqGS:LE News) has been pushing to grow its cell phone services into new cities. Even though the San Diego company lost money in the effort last quarter, its efforts have won it more sales. And investors liked the fact that Leap raised its outlook for customer growth.


Microsoft issues free tools to create business reports its Exchange and customer relationship management applications.


Ugly duckling becomes swan on telenovela

MEXICO CITY  — Being ugly may be in fashion for TV viewers around the world, but not for those who experience its repercussions in real life, says Angelica Vale, star of the popular Mexican soap opera "The Prettiest Ugly Girl."


Security personnel carry a victim of one of two bomb attacks in Baghdad. Photograph: Akram Saleh/Reuters. At least eight people were killed and 50 wounded today in two car bomb attacks in central Baghdad.


Jefferson Overcomes Scandal, Wins Reelection

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 9 -- Voters looked past a federal bribery investigation of Rep. William J. Jefferson (D-La.) and reelected the eight-term congressman in a runoff election Saturday.


FIFA backs down from La Paz altitude ban

FIFA is backing down from its ban on international soccer matches in Bolivia's capital of La Paz.


Georgia Crematory Worker Pleads Guilty to Body Dumping

A Georgia crematory operator, cutting a deal that could spare him life in prison, pleaded guilty on Friday to dumping hundreds of bodies meant for cremation in storage sheds, burial pits and the woods.


Ryder-US have greatest Cup putting team - Sutton

American Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton believes his 12-man team has the strongest combination of putters ever put out by the United States.


U.S. joins regional talks to secure Iraq

In a diplomatic turnabout, the Bush administration will join an Iraq-sponsored "neighbors meeting" with Iran and Syria, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday.


Sudan accepts deployment of more AU peacekeepers: official

Sudan is to accept the deployment of more African peacekeepers for the cantonment of the rebels in Darfur, Sudanese Agriculture Minister Majzoub al-Khalifa said Wednesday, as


Direct-to-DVD Releases Shed Their Loser Label

Once a dumping ground for movies considered virtually unwatchable, the direct-to-DVD pipeline is becoming increasingly important to mainstream film franchises.


Morphing two faces together helps scientists understand how we recognise faces.


A student was shot in a cafeteria Monday during a high school gym class, and the suspected shooter was in custody, police said.


An outspoken Saudi blogger is being held for âpurposes of interrogation,â the Saudi Interior Ministry confirmed.


A Honda spokesman in Tokyo said today that the brand will drop its Accord hybrid model after the 2007 model year. The decision wasn't a surprise, as Accord hybrid sales have been tepid since it arrived in 2004.


A BARRAGE of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks has thundered across northern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking down buildings and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes for safety.


Roddick and Blake Pull Out Victories for U.S. in Davis Cup

Clay has never been the favorite surface for the United States in Davis Cup play, but the American pair pulled out a win as they tried to defend their title.


Saudi prince denies receiving $2B for arms deals

The former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, may have received up to $2 billion in confidential payments from a British defense firm, BAE Systems, over a period of nearly 20 years, according to two British media reports.


The U.S. economy showed signs of  strength with the release of stronger-than-expected retail  sales data on Monday that helped cement views the Federal  Reserve will raise interest rates again this week.


Rival Alitalia suitors promise cash, planes

Alitalia's suitors Air France-KLM  and Air One each detailed plans which could nearly double its  capital and promised it new planes on Monday, a day before the  indebted airline's board meets to pick a partner.


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Arts & entertainment: Larger stage to host productions in tandem with Donmar Warehouse.


Getting consistent, reliable access to the Internet at a hotel, regardless of the cost or type of connection, can be a challenge for business travelers.


OGGI SU INTERNET/VATICANO - San Pietro: le fotografie dal 1850 ad oggi Roma (Agenzia Fides)  - In occasione dei 500 anni dalla fondazione della Basilica di S. Pietro, la mostra ripercorre la storia della riproduzione della Basilica Patriarcale nellÂambito del vedutismo fotografico. (C.E.) (Agenzia Fides 19/12/2007; Righ...


Is cellular M2M relevant to your industry?

Help us to connect the dots Reader Poll Machine-to-Machine (M2M) wireless communications, which enables applications such as remote measurement, monitoring and management, is a fairly niche topic.â¦


Hospitals Chase a Nuclear Tool to Fight Cancer

A push by medical centers to turn nuclear particle accelerators into weapons against cancer reflects the best and worst of Americaâs health system, experts say.


Statoil makes a splash in the latest Gulf of Mexico lease sale.


Opera star Luciano Pavarotti, 69, is to give a final 40-city tour next year before retiring from the world stage.


A rivelarlo l'amministratore delegato Stefano Parisi


Kenya faces third day of opposition rallies

Kenyans faced a third day of opposition protests on Friday as the death toll mounted from rallies against President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election.


A federal judge on Monday threw out one count in the terror indictment against alleged al-Qaida operative Jose Padilla and his co-defendants, concluding that it repeated other charges in the same indictment.


Assessments of the impact of Yasser Arafat's death are as divided as earlier explanations of the Palestinian leader's motivations, intentions, and actions.


U.S. incomes grew steadily in October and spending rebounded, the government said on Thursday, but a Midwest business barometer showing a November slump raised doubts about the economy's direction.


Office Depot Chairman, CEO Nelson Resigns

Office Depot Inc. (ODP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US office supply chain, on Monday said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Nelson has resigned and a search for his successor is underway.


Moscow drug clinic fire kills at least 40 patients

A fire at a Moscow drug rehabilitation clinic on Saturday killed at least 40 female patients whose attempts to flee were hampered by metal grilles blocking escape routes, emergency services said.


German company brews up 'anti-aging beer'

It is the news to cheer drinkers everywhere: beer could make you feel healthier and look younger.


FOXBOROUGH - When the records started falling, the responses were swift and measured. Announcement after announcement came about scoring and passing and touchdowns and catches, all offensive marks set by the steamrolling Patriots. Tom Brady's name was called. Randy Moss's. Wes Welker's. Yet, somehow, Stephen Gostkowski's name wasn't mentioned.


U.N.: S.Korea Nuke Research Is of 'Serious Concern'

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog  said Monday South Korea's failure to promptly report research  on the enrichment of uranium and plutonium separation to the  U.N. agency was deeply worrying.


EU summit set to toughen enlargement policy

European leaders will seek to reassure sceptical voters at a summit starting on Thursday by toughening policy on enlargement of the European Union, without though slamming the door on a queue of aspiring nations.


Proper Watering Critical for New Plants in Summer

By ROBERT TRAWICK  Proper watering can mean the difference between life and death to newly planted lawns, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, vegetable transplants and ground covers during the summer.


Israel locks out Palestinians during Jewish holidays

Troops sealed off the West Bank and Gaza Strip today, imposing a virtual blanket ban on Palestinians entering Israel until the end of the Jewish holiday season next month, due to fears of terror attacks.


IOC Launches New Investigation Into Jones' Alleged Steroid Use

Posted December 7, 2004 - Amid recent revelations that sluggers Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi used steroids, the International Olympic Committee Tuesday announced a fresh investigation into allegations that track-and-field star Marion Jones also used


Bank's Â£10bn injection  is not a U-turn,  King will tell MPs

Business & money: Governor to defend handling of crisis today after announcing cash, at penal rates, for money markets.


Intel creates a more powerful memory chip without increasing its size, confounding the firm's critics.


EU and U.S. negotiators made "decisive progress" in talks aimed at lifting restrictions on what trans-Atlantic routes airlines can offer, the European Union said Friday.


05 set 12:30 Calcio: Lippi, "Totti resta solo se e' al cento per ...

PALERMO - Tra poco ci sara' il responso medico su Francesco Totti, ma Marcello Lippi il giorno dopo la vittoria sulla Norvegia non ha fretta: "Ho parlato ieri con Francesco, valuteremo insieme ai medici le condizioni della sua caviglia.


Retail Roundup: Shopping with Big Brother; Old is the New Fabulous

Fashion Wire Daily - Fashion Wire Daily January 18, 2005 - NEW YORK - Technology has enabled consumers to splurge with a click and a keystroke and retailers to target those customers with ever increasing precision. Ed Carey, global managing director of the consumer business practice at Deloitte & Touche, says "[retailers] are moving from mass merchandising to a more targeted approach … taking six billion consumers to one," noting retailers' use of directed mailing campaigns, consumer loyalty programs and personalized in-store promotions this holiday season.


Serb Boycott Confirms Kosovo Still Divided

A Serb boycott of Kosovo's second general election confirmed lingering divisions in the U.N.-run province, and partial results from a monitoring group indicated that the political landscape will likely remain unchanged.


WORLD oil prices are weakening after OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the organisation might have spare capacity of more than 1.5 million barrels a day.


Ukrainian Officials Name Victor in Election

After three rounds of elections in two months, Ukrainian officials have named a victor.


Violence threatens Darfur peace talks: UK minister

NYALA, Sudan  - Ongoing violence in Sudan's Darfur region threatens to undermine planned peace talks between Khartoum and rebel groups, a British minister said as he flew into the war-torn area on Tuesday.


Pharmacists and insurance counselors say many of the 600,000 beneficiaries will not discover the change in their status until they show up at pharmacies next month.


Ziff Davis - The German company prepares to release its third version of Open-Xchange Server, which it open-sourced under the GPL in August. A supported product will be available at a price.


Security Guard Killed at Illinois State Capitol

A man wielding a shotgun killed a security guard at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield on Monday shortly after scuffling with a gun shop owner from whom he stole a shotgun a week earlier, police said.


Fox Atomic has acquired  Nick Kurzon's comedy pitch "Spending My Inheritance" for  mid-six figures.


The number of new polio cases in  Nigeria jumped by 36 percent to 1,111 last year but sustained  immunization should help cut incidence of the disease in 2007,  a World Health Organization official said on Monday.


Joe Mauer came away with a pair of crowns. Jim Leyland came up just short. And Devern Hansack got a good head start on 2007.


China, Argentina to establish strategic partnership

China and Argentina have decided to establish and develop a "strategic partnership," Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Argentine counterpart Nestor Kirchner said Tuesday in Buenos Aires.


A frenzy of new merger activity could propel the telecommunications giants into a new level of direct geographic competition.


It was an inelegant intruder on a sunny afternoon: a chunk of ice from a jetliner toilet that broke free and slammed into an Austrian family's garden.


CAMP VICTORY, Iraq -- Lieutenant General Raymond Odierno assumed command as the new number two general in Iraq at a ceremony in the capital yesterday, vowing to use more than combat to resolve the conflict .


If uneasy lies the head that wears a crown, as Shakespeare's Henry IV once said, then Maria Sharapova should be waking up today with a major hangover.


EPA Chief: Environmental Protector or Car Industry Stooge?

Ignoring the recommendation of his staffers, EPA head Stephen Johnson denies California's request for a waiver that would have allowed the state to impose tougher emissions standards on automakers.


North Korea appeared close Sunday to test-firing a long-range missile capable of reaching the United States, prompting the White House to warn of an appropriate response and Japan to threaten a "fierce" protest to the United Nations.


Danone in talks with Kraft to sell biscuits unit

Danone  is exclusive talks to sell its biscuit and cereal unit to the world's biggest cookie maker Kraft Foods  for 5.3 billion euros ($7.20 billion), the French food group said on Tuesday.


ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY: America face uphill task in tackling ...

LONDON: USA skipper Richard Staple looked ahead to the daunting task of tackling world champions Australia and insisted his team will not go down without a fight in their ICC Champions Trophy clash.


This is the question I asked myself as, one by one, the pictures of the latest Presidential Medal of Freedom awardees flashed by on my computer screen.


Roma, 14:36 - CALCIO, LO MONACO: A SIENA SPETTACOLO DEGNO DI MOGGIOPOLI

''Ho visto troppe 'stranezze' che devono essere dovutamente vagliate''. CosÃ¬ Pietro Lo Monaco ai mic...


Turn that SAP upgrade into a virtual headache VMware this week let loose yet another management product, which pushes the virtualization specialist deeper into the data center. Say 'hello' to the beta of VMware Stage Manager.â¦


Barbie Tells CPSC to Get The Lead Out In Viral Video

Another reason to avoid sleeping with an ex: fear of contracting lead poisoning.


Scientists believe they have disproved a 30-year-old notion of what causes Down's syndrome.


In the Fatosphere, Big Is in, or at Least Accepted

Rebels in a get-thin world are blogging away at the mainstream.


Nasdaq and Borse Dubai said Wednesday they raised their bid for Sweden's OMX exchange by 15 percent to $4.9 billion and entered agreements with key shareholders to secure nearly half of OMX shares.


Lebanon future at stake after killing: Bolton

Lebanon's future is at stake in a battle between "democracy and terrorism" following the killing of Christian politician Pierre Gemayel, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Saturday.


Japanese PM Refuses to Meet Iraqi Militants' Demands

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi refused to withdraw Japanâs troops from Iraq, rejecting demands by Iraqi militants who have threatened to behead a Japanese civilian unless the soldiers left.


The increase seems small enough: two-fifths of 1 percent. The percentage of Americans living in poverty rose to 12.5 percent in 2003, up from 12.


Five killed, scores hurt as rebels bomb buses in India's northeast

GUWAHATI, India : Five people were killed and scores wounded in northeast India when militants blew up two buses, threw a grenade into a market and triggered twin blasts on a railway track, officials said.


Italians, Canadians gather to honour living legend: VC winner Smoky Smith

CESENA, Italy (CP) - If he had a choice, Ernest (Smoky) Smith probably would opt not to have had to do it all.


Serbia's parliament overwhelmingly rejects a United Nations proposal on the future status of Kosovo.


Kurt Warner, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player who signed with the New York Giants during the offseason, said Wednesday he wouldn't return as a backup quarterback to Eli Manning next season.


November 01, 2004 - Intel have launched a 3.46GHz version of their gamer targeted Pentium 4 Extreme Edition. Nice name guys! :P However, reviews aren't too peachy overall, check this out from C|Net: One snag


Vicepremier russo su ingresso Aeroflot: "non e' facile"


Allies Confer as Bush Prepares for Europe Trip

The Bush administration, trying to  repair ties with Europe damaged by the Iraq war, held talks on  Tuesday with German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer one day  after hosting British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw.


The government is set to announce that more British troops are to be sent to Afghanistan, the BBC learns.


Pacific Islanders await Australia in key matchup

Just days before the team's Confederations Cup playoff against Australia on Saturday, the Solomons' 465,000 people who live on a chain of 992 mountainous islands 2,250 kilometers (1,400 miles) northeast of Sydney are focusing on the opening match in the


Iran's Foreign Ministry on Sunday said Ali Larijani, who recently resigned as the country's top nuclear negotiator, would attend talks on Tuesday in Rome alongside the country's new top negotiator and the European Union's foreign policy chief.


French government cuts stake in Air France-KLM

HervÃ© Gaymard, France's new finance minister, yesterday made his first move towards reducing the state's hefty budget deficit by selling almost half of the government's holding in Air France-KLM for a total of â¬682m ($906m).


Stephan Paternot, co-founder of theglobe.com, is reinventing himself with Palm Star Entertainment.


LONDON - The British department store chain Marks & Spencer is offering men a chance to enjoy Christmas shopping: sofas, soccer and "boys' toys." The "Men's Creche" has been installed in six big-city stores around the country, including London.


US presses Iran to respond to European nuclear proposal

The United States on Thursday pressed Iran to respond to demands that it comply with the UN nuclear watchdog after three European nations made a last-chance proposal to entice Tehran into compliance.


A S African minister says there is no need to build camps for people fleeing neighbouring Zimbabwe.


Software giant hosts exhibits to educate doctors on answering parents' questions on Net safety as it partners with Miami to provide free computer training in senior centers.


Unheralded Koubek downs Henman to give Austria 1-0 lead

Austria's Stefan Koubek hammered Britain's Tim Henman 6-3 6-3 6-1 in the first singles match of their Davis Cup World Group playoff at Portschach on Saturday.


A 20-year-old man dies and another man is seriously ill following a car accident in County Armagh.


Mike Huckabee is reported the Republican winner in Iowa's caucuses, the start of the 2008 US presidential race.


Kenya crisis talks fail as crisis deepens

African Union-led crisis talks on Kenya failed Thursday but mediators said President Mwai Kibaki and the opposition had agreed to work with former UN chief Kofi Annan to end unrest that has left hundreds dead.


Russian Radio Stations to Resume Broadcasts in Kyrgyzstan

Text of report by Kyrgyz AKIpress news agency website  Bishkek, 20 September: Three radio stations, Europe Plus, Russkoye Radio and Kyrgyzstan Obondoru, will resume their broadcasts today.


Fannie Mae Reacts To Concerns Over Office Diversity

Throughout the tumult of the past several years, there was one aspect of Fannie Mae culture that seemed to hold steady.


Soccer: Pires expected to be left out in the cold

PARIS : Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires says he wasn't surprised at being left out of the France side to play Poland in a friendly next week.


Turning the Paige: It's now Mizzou Arena

The University of Missouri board of curators on Friday voted to rename the Columbia campus basketball arena Mizzou Arena, severing the connection between the posh sports facility and allegations of cheating at a university 1,700 miles away.


Florida State coach Bobby Bowden doesn't believe college football players have changed a lot since his first head coaching job in 1959. The parents have, though.


The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear whether cable operators must give access to their lines to third-party ISPs. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.


Nelson Mandela is to urge crowds in London to join the largest ever campaign against poverty.


UN Court Formally Appoints Defense Lawyers for Milosevic

The UN War Crimes Tribunal has named two lawyers to defend former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, despite his adamant objections.


An explosion leveled a house under construction and a vacant building next door early Friday, killing one worker and injuring four others.


Actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday, possibly of a drug overdose, New York City police said.


U.S. Deaths in Iraq Top 1,000; Italian Women Held

The Pentagon death toll in Iraq reached  at least 1,002 Wednesday nearly 18 months after the U.S.-led  invasion, as the brazen abduction of two Italian women aid  workers in central Baghdad sparked a new hostage crisis.


ABN Amro confirms neutral stance on rival British bids

Dutch bank ABN Amro, at the centre of the biggest takeover in the banking industry, on Sunday confirmed its neutral stance on the rival bids of Barclays and the three-bank consortium led by Royal Bank of Scotland.


CONSERVATION:   Win Some Lose Some for Threatened Species

BANGKOK, Oct 14 (IPS) -  The great white shark, Irrawaddy dolphin, minke  whale and the ramin tree were among the big winners at the  endangered species sweepstakes of the Convention on International  Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) as its 13th Conference of the  Parties drew to a close in the Thai capital on Thursday.


Russia succession intrigue follows Putin to Minsk

The president of Belarus discounted suggestions Russian leader Vladimir Putin could use talks on rejuvenating the idea of a merged post-Soviet state to create a power base after he steps down next year.


"Death of a President" slick, ethically dubious

TORONTO  - Amid a slew of real   documentaries and richly detailed nonfiction books illuminating   the ways in which America's current leadership has used deceit   and misinformation to advance its political agenda and engineer   greater repression comes a fake documentary trying to do the   same thing.


After seven months of extensive training, scientists in United Kingdom have managed to make good use of dogs' inordinate interest in human urine by utilizing their "super-sensitive noses


Recording giants team on DRM for cell phones

Recording-industry giants EMI and Sony BMG announced an umbrella agreement Monday to address digital rights management (DRM) issues for music on mobile phones, PCs and digital cable systems.


New Southampton boss Harry Redknapp has denied accusations he betrayed former club Portsmouth by joining their south coast rivals two weeks after leaving.


Remember this amazing run of Patriots prominence. In decades to come, those who rewrite sports history are bound to tell the story with such poetic license that the record will have to be set straight.


Norimberga, 21:00 - CALCIO, EUROPEI 2008: GERMANIA-SAN MARINO 6-0

La Germania ha battuto San Marino 6-0 (1-0) in un incontro valido per il Gruppo D delle qualificazio...


AFRICA/NIGERIA - Primo anniversario del disastro aereo di Port Harcourt nel quale morirono 60 studenti del Loyola Jesuit College Abuja (Agenzia Fides)- Sono stati ricordati domenica 10 dicembre, i 60 studenti del Loyola Jesuit College di Karu, Abuja (Nigeria) morti nellÂincidente aereo di Port Harcourt, avvenuto il 10 dicembre 2005. Nella disgrazia perirono 117 persone, 60 era...


Airborne Internet might bring turbulence

Seat 17D is yapping endlessly on an Internet phone call. Seat 16F is flaming Seat 16D with expletive-laden chats. Seat 16E is too busy surfing porn sites to care. Seat 17C just wants to sleep.


India's central bank tightens monetary policy to fight inflation

India's central bank tightened monetary policy for a second time in two weeks to fight surging inflation, announcing a 50-basis-point hike in the cash-reserve ratio requirement for commercial banks.


Internet giant Google has urged regulators to scrutinise Microsoft's proposed move to buy Yahoo.


Spotlight: players with something to prove

The Sporting News - MLB.com correspondents offer the following report on players who have something to prove in spring training.


So, Bronson Arroyo , will you pitch Alex Rodriguez any differently tonight in Yankee Stadium than you did the last time you faced him at Fenway Park July 24?


Shares of Novell (NOVL:Nasdaq - news - research) are slipping after-hours on the unexpected news that the software company's No.


The Sri Lankan government formally withdraws from a ceasefire agreement with Tamil Tiger rebels.


Number of Dead in South Asia Reaches 30,000

The number of dead as a result of the 9.0 earthquake that occurred off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, 40 kilometers under the Indian Ocean, has reached 30,000.