Last March, the federal government issued an unusually detailed alert to the nation's 5.5 million health care workers: The powerful drugs used in chemotherapy can themselves cause cancer and pose a risk to nurses, pharmacists and others who handle them.


McCartney Set for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Paul McCartney will be the featured performer in the next Super Bowl halftime show and organizers promised there won't be any breast baring this time.


2007 was an exciting year for me: Boman Irani

Football buff Boman Irani thinks the character of a washed-out football coach with a shady past in Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal was his biggest challenge in 2007.


New York pop group Scissor Sisters are headlining this year's tenth annual V Festival in August.


Oscar-winning screen star Halle Berry is expecting her first child with partner Gabriel Aubry, the actress confirmed to television show Access Hollywood on Tuesday.


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Tokyo's 'urban villages' fight for survival

In the shadow of Tokyo tower at the heart of the Japanese capital, Masakazu Shirai walks down the stairs from his apartment to his workshop at 8 a.m. each day to begin work making tatami mats.


Dimension Up the 'Creek' with Oz Thriller

LOS ANGELES  - Although the Sundance  Film Festival doesn't begin until Jan. 20, Dimension Films has  already snapped up rights to the low-budget Australian thriller  "Wolf Creek," which will make its world premiere at the Park  City, Utah event.


Market to protect consumer PCs seems poised for takeoff

This year's deluge of spyware has put the need to clean up the Internet in stark relief. What's more, it has set in motion the imminent re-alignment of some of tech's marquee players - Symantec, McAfee, Microsoft, America Online and Yahoo, among them.


BEAVER CREEK, Colorado  - Benjamin Raich won the  opening slalom of the men's World Cup season on Sunday after a  big mistake on the second leg relegated his Austrian team mate  and race leader Rainer Schoenfelder to third.


Londra, 13:06 - CALCIO, BEST FANTASMA: TRE EX AMANTI DA UN MEDIUM

Secondo quanto racconta il domenicale britannico 'News of the World', tre ex amanti di George Best, ...


Mourning Officially Asks for Twilight With the Nets

The Nets publicly acknowledged for the first time that Alonzo Mourning had asked to be bought out of the final three years of his four-year, $22.6 million contract.


Microsoft profit up on Office, swallows Xbox charge

Microsoft Corp  posted a 7 percent gain in net profit as demand for its Office software and improved results from its online arm more than compensated for a $1.1 billion charge to repair Xbox video game consoles.


EU ministers vow to remain united on the future of Kosovo if Serbs and ethnic Albanians fail to agree.


Domani round decisivo nell'incidente probatorio


Armed gunmen have abducted a Lebanese-American contractor from his Baghdad home, CNN reported Wednesday. The contractor, who reportedly works for the US Army in the Green Zone


EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Chad Pennington shouldered the blame for a disappointing performance last week against Pittsburgh, vowing to play better down the stretch.


Torino, 17:47 - CALCIO, TORINO; CAIRO: OK A DERBY PER FAMIGLIE THYSSEN

Il presidente granata, Urbano Cairo, ha subito fatto sua la proposta di organizzare un derby tra Juv...


5 killed, 3 injured in dispute over deer stand

A dispute among deer hunters over a tree stand in northwestern Wisconsin erupted Sunday in a series of shootings that left five people dead and three others injured, officials said.


Gianni Amelio's quietly unassuming tear-jerker works its way into your heart despite the occasional cries of protest emanating from your head.


2 Alien Planets Show No Evidence of Water

Astronomers said the work was another steppingstone in the search for life elsewhere in the universe.


Officials file petition vs. MySpace teen

Authorities filed a runaway juvenile petition against a Michigan teenager who flew to the Middle East to be with a man she met on the MySpace.com Internet site.


Travis frontman Fran Healy flies to Sudan to see how money raised by Band Aid 20 will be spent.


Police northwest of Paris used tear gas, rubber pellets and fired a warning shot to disperse a crowd that surrounded their vehicle after they tried to stop a driver for not wearing a seat belt, a police union official said Monday.


There were no on-ice signs that the New York Islanders missed Chris Simon. They played with energy, focus, drive, and made it a very busy night for Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller. They just couldn't score enough, which isn't Simon's job anyway.


LIFESTYLE guru Martha Stewart has asked United States authorities to jail her as soon as possible. Stewart, found guilty earlier this year of giving false information about insider dealing trades, said she


Arsene Wenger is confident that his Arsenal side will progress to the next stage of the Champions League despite missing two key players for the final group game in two weeks.


FA await report before acting on League Cup football brawl

Arsenal and Chelsea players involved in a brawl during a dramatic League Cup final on Sunday are facing the scrutiny of the Football Association.


Mantova, 19:54 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: RIZZI SI E' ALLENATO IN GRUPPO

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Tech Stocks May Not Be Leaders -- They Have a Role, Just Not Always in Front

By Joe Bel Bruno Associated Press  NEW YORK - Investors have been waiting impatiently for four years for the high-tech sector to lead Wall Street to new heights, and they're likely to be cooling their heels for quite some time to come.


Premier incontra negoziatori, Teheran lavori per la pace'


Quelle finalizzate all'acquisto effettivo sono scese, -18%


Pakistan's main stock market falls nearly 5% as it reacts to the emergency rule imposed by President Musharraf.


Burma frees a protester who was injured during arrest, in an apparently conciliatory gesture, activists say.


Retiree Health Costs Shoot Up as Do Employers'

Few Employers Say They Will Drop Coverage In 2006 When Medicare Drug Law Is Implemented - As businesses struggle to control rising retiree health costs, they are asking their retirees to pay more and plan to do so again in 2005, according to a new survey


President Bush claimed a re-election mandate Wednesday after a record 59 million Americans chose him over Democrat John Kerry and voted to expand Republican control of Congress as well. He pledged to pursue his agenda on taxes and Iraq while seeking "the broad support of all Americans."


Silence is golden for singer-songwriter Solis

It is hard to explain the measure of  Marco Antonio Solis' appeal.


After beating his good friend and becoming the first pitcher with 200 wins and 150 saves, John Smoltz acknowledged that this wasn't just another baseball game.


WHO Eyes Progress in Providing AIDS Drugs

SHANGHAI, China Sept. 15, 2004 - With AIDS making disastrous new inroads in the Asian-Pacific region, World Health Organization experts are evaluating progress toward providing anti-AIDS drugs to 3 million


The controversial Hunting Bill returns to the Commons from the Lords, setting peers and MPs on a collision course.


EU foreign ministers OK Myanmar sanctions

European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday to tighten sanctions against Myanmar's military leadership to protest its failure to improve human rights.


East Timor leaders attacked; president shot

East Timor President and Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta was shot twice, while Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao escaped unhurt Monday in coordinated attacks on their homes allegedly by rebel troops, officials said.


Authorities discreetly stepped up security at the Nice international airport Saturday after receiving a letter threatening a toxic gas attack that they dismissed as a probable hoax, a ranking official said.


Overseas Indians turn to Web for festival prayers

Thousands of Indians living abroad   are logging on to religious Web sites in the run-up to the main   Hindu festival of Diwali, courtesy of a stream of sites   offering services like online praying and blessings.


Random House, Inc. has made online excerpts available from books by Toni Morrison, Calvin Trillin and thousands of others as publishers continue their push to sell more books through the Internet.


Not Everyone Wants a Coaching Change at Indiana

The Indiana president is under pressure and is certainly within his rights to dismiss Kelvin Sampson. But there are a number of Indiana supporters who would like to see Sampson remain as coach.


U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris told a religious journal that separation of church and state is "a lie" and God and the nation's founding fathers did not intend the country be "a nation of secular laws." The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate also said that if Christians are not elected, politicians will "legislate sin," including abortion and gay marriage.


Bryant Enlists Fans to Comment in Web Campaign

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


Russian gas monopoly Gazprom gets government approval to make a bid for Yugansk, the main production arm of stricken oil firm Yukos.


LOS ANGELES A small-time US actor who has completed a prison term in Pakistan on drug charges has missed a scheduled flight to Los Angeles.


Hideki Komiyama prendera'il posto di Miles Flint


Phoenix Technologies Embeds SecureCore Firmware in Lenovo PCs

MILPITAS, Calif., June 25  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd.


Gaza truce violated after rocket attacks

Palestinian militants fired several rockets at Israel from Gaza on Sunday just hours after a ceasefire aimed at ending five months of bloodshed in the impoverished coastal strip took effect.


Le misure, network di medici e formazione categorie deboli


Pozzato wins 5th stage of Tour de France

Filippo Pozzato of Italy won the fifth stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, and Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara held on to the leader's yellow jersey for the sixth straight day.


Lawmakers Eye Changing Pediatric Drug Test Rule

The discovery that antidepressants may increase suicidal tendencies in children has prompted some lawmakers and physicians to ask if changes are needed to financial incentives given to drug makers for pediatric research.


About 7,000 U.S. and Afghan government   forces launched an offensive against the Taliban in central and   eastern Afghan provinces on Saturday, as a blast near Kabul   killed three Afghan aid workers.


TONY BLAIR threw his weight behind Kofi Annan yesterday amid a growing clamour in the United States for the United Nations Secretary-General to resign over the Oil-for-Food scandal.


An NHS trust chief says the Welsh health service is failing to solve problems after a nurse highlights concerns.


African Union Expands Peacekeeping Role in Sudan

The African Union has agreed to expand its peacekeeping force in Sudan's Darfur region. The move comes as the Sudanese government begins peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria, with Darfur's two rebels groups.


Obama Gives Contributions From Developer to Charity

CHICAGO, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Barack Obama's political campaign said Tuesday that it has given to charity $72,650 linked to Illinois real estate developer Antoin Rezko, on the same day that a judge ordered Rezko to jail ahead of his scheduled trial on extortion charges.


Opposition activists have brought many towns and cities in Bangladesh to a halt, the day after 18 people died in explosions at a political rally.


Driving Forces: Putting Chrysler in Play

If Daimler is selling, who might be buying the beleaguered automaker? Handicapping the potential suitors.


With new search software for Lotus Notes announced Thursday by IBM, users will be able to find information in what the company described as "the vast personal database that e-mail has become."


China's Baidu sets up online music partnership

Chinese Web search leader Baidu.com  Inc. has set up a partnership with popular Chinese-language  record label Rock Music Group to provide an online music  streaming service.


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BEIJING, Dec. 25 -- While everyone is busy celebrating Christmas, retailers are the busiest: making reductions and doing promotions, because they know Santa Claus will bring them a fortune too.


French presidential candidate Royal worked as au pair in Dublin

French presidential candidate Segolene Royal was an au pair with a family in Dublin 35 years ago when she was still a teenager, The Independent reported.


Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and their pals are starring in their own Web site — the first in a series of new creative efforts launched by The Walt Disney Co. since buying the Muppets in April.


General Motors Corp.  said on Thursday that it expects earnings this year to fall, due in part to weaker profits from its financial services arm.


CBS's U-turn over 'Jericho is a sign that networks are reassessing niche shows and how to retain loyal viewers.


Thousands of supporters of Abkhazia's opposition presidential candidate seized the office of the outgoing president Friday, raising tensions in the breakaway Georgian region nearly six weeks after a disputed — and unresolved — election.


Serbs warns U.S. against policy of force on Kosovo

Serbia disregarded European Union  calls for less provocative Serb rhetoric on Kosovo at the  weekend and warned that the United States was leading the West  down a path of force to make the province independent.


Civil rights protesters converge on Jena

JENA, Louisiana  - Tens of thousands of black Americans descended on a small town in central Louisiana on Thursday to protest what they say is injustice against six black teen-agers charged over a high school fight.


Costanzo, dopo richiesta ministro agiamo di conseguenza


Israel says it will allow some Palestinians stranded on the Gaza border to enter Israel for medical treatment.


Mutant earwig rampages across Google Earth Sharp-eyed Google Earth monitors have this morning alerted Vulture Central to the threat posed to humanity by a giant earwig which is as we speak rampaging its way across the German countryside:â¦


Former astronaut Lisa Nowak can remove an electronic monitoring bracelet from her ankle, a circuit court judge ruled Thursday ahead of her trial for allegedly attacking a romantic rival.


There have been two Medals of Honor awarded since the Iraq war began. What gives? An incensed Vietnam vet blasts the Pentagon's track record of commending its bravest warriors.


Oil prices underpinned by storm, OPEC concerns

World oil prices steadied with prices, underpinned by the US Atlantic hurricane season -- which threatens to damage energy facilities -- and expectations that OPEC will keep its output unchanged at a meeting next week, dealers said Wednesday.


PNA presses for ending Israeli offensive in Gaza Strip

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said on Sunday that the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) would send letters to a number of countries and ask them to help stop a large-scale Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip.


Cold weather puts chill on February retail sales

U.S. retailers reported largely disappointing February sales results on Thursday, as cold temperatures and stormy weather hampered sales of spring merchandise.


You don't have to be a Broadway producer to know it's important to send the audience out on a strong note. Give the folks something -- a tune, an emotion, a thought, anything -- to stay with them long after the curtain falls, a return on their investment.


MTV-MySpace presidential dialogues to feature John Edwards on Thursday

The first in the series of real-time Webcast chats with the major parties' presidential contenders will take place at the University of New Hampshire, but online observers will be able to participate as well.


Riding a five-game winning streak, Connecticut moved into the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll yesterday for the first time since January 2007. UConn (16-5) checked in at No. 19, and Notre Dame (16-4) made its poll debut at No. 22, giving the Big East conference a nation-best five ranked teams. Memphis, the only remaining unbeaten, received all 72 ...


US military plans pose threat to Guam's endangered birds

Guam's tropical forests are silent. The rattling, screeching, and cawing of the island's native birds have been erased by the brown


Caz needs to draw on the best of both worlds for its new culture

Cazenove needs a new culture. But the UK broker also needs to keep the best of its existing one. Whether or not it can pull off this trick will determine the success of its new investment banking joint venture with JP Morgan.


Hollywood actress Renee Zellweger is in no hurry to find a replacement for ex-boyfriend and White Stripes singer Jack White. The Bridget Jones' Diary: The Edge of Reason star dated the Seven Nation Army musician


POLITICS-EU:   Parliament Presents a Historic Challenge

BRUSSELS, Oct 14  (IPS) - The European Parliament and the European Commission  are locked in unprecedented  confrontation over the next EU  executive team.


Bush confident about economy, urges stimulus

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W., Virginia  - President George W. Bush said on Friday he was confident in the long-term strength of the economy, but urged lawmakers to act swiftly on a stimulus plan he and others hope will help stave off a possible recession.


The genetic blueprint of a parasite that causes disfiguring elephantiasis has been unravelled.


DoCoMo has been offering its Internet capable i-mode mobile service in Japan since 1998. Now, under a new agreement, mm02 will provide DoCoMo's i-mode technology to its 22 million customers in Britain, Germany and Ireland.


Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, a strong proponent of gun control during his years as New York mayor, told a Southern audience Friday that he supports the constitutional right to bear arms.


Melbourne, 12:02 - TENNIS, DAVIS; AUSTRALIA: CONTRO ARGENTINA CI SARA' ANCHE HEWITT

L'Australia potrà contare anche su Lleyton Hewitt per la semifinale di Coppa Davis contro l'A...


VATICANO - Oggi pomeriggio il Santo Padre presiede la celebrazione dei Primi Vespri della Prima Domenica di Avvento. GiovedÃ¬ 14 lÂincontro con gli Universitari in preparazione al Natale CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Sabato 2 dicembre 2006, alle ore 17 nella Basilica Vaticana, il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI presiederÃ  la Celebrazione dei Primi Vespri della I Domenica di Avvento. GiovedÃ¬ 14 dicembre, sempre nella Basilica di San ...


Using Popularity, Larranaga Boosts George MasonÂs Reputation

Aware that success can be fleeting, George Mason Coach Jim Larranaga and school officials have scurried to capitalize on last seasonÂs basketball windfall.


Sony Pictures box office tops domestic record

Sony Pictures Entertainment's movie  ticket sales reached $1.577 billion at domestic box offices in  2006, beating an industry record of $1.573 billion set by the  studio in 2002, a company spokesman said on Monday.


RUPERT Murdoch has to win four key votes to shift The News Corporation Ltd to New York and into the S&P 500 share index. The votes of the Australian institutions - where the greatest opposition to the move resides - are critical in only one of the four.


The first cloned-to-order pet sold in the United States is Little Nicky, a 9-week-old kitten delivered to a Texan saddened by the loss of a cat she had owned for 17 years.


Grenade Kills Two at Colombo Concert - Police

Two people were killed and 11 others wounded on Saturday when a hand grenade was lobbed into the VIP section of the audience at a concert led by Indian film star Sharukh Khan, police said.


N.B.A. Roundup: Marion and Suns Top Nuggets

Shawn Marion scored a season-high 27 points, blocked 6 shots and made 5 of Phoenixâs 20 3-pointers to lead the Suns to a 137-115 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets.


Black residents of nursing homes are more likely to develop bedsores, or "pressure ulcers," than whites are, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Differences in the characteristics of the nursing homes do not appear to explain the increased risk for bedsores.


HRT Promotions Plummet After Negative Study

Drug companies drastically curtailed their promotional spending on hormone replacement therapy products after a watershed US government study found they could harm the health of women.


Afghan Rebel Commander Seizes Ground in Herat

HERAT, Afghanistan  - A renegade Afghan commander  seized ground in fresh fighting in the western province of  Herat on Tuesday, sources said, despite the deployment of  troops from Kabul to support the besieged governor.


Surrounded by his family and with Kermit the Frog perched on his shoulder, Charles Gibson toasted the end of his near 19-year tenure on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday. He's working later now on ABC's evening news.


MIGLIORA IL MARE ITALIANO, GUIDA LA TOP TEN LA BASILICATA

ROMA - Migliora il mare italiano, con valori di eccellenza soprattutto in Basilicata e, piu' distanziati, in Molise e Sardegna. Rispetto allo scorso anno, rivela il rapporto 2004 di Goletta Verde di Legambiente


Two Suicide Bombs Kill 27; Al Qaeda Claims Both

Suicide bombers killed at least 27  people in attacks in two Iraqi cities Monday in the worst  bloodshed since the country's historic election eight days ago.


Google Gears no slam-dunk for Mozilla's Firefox

Mozilla Corp. is gung-ho on support for offline applications, but it's not committed to using the Google Gears technologies in the next Firefox, an executive of the open-source developer said.


U.S. apologizes for arresting Iraq politician's son

Four U.S. soldiers died in separate incidents in Iraq, the U.S. military said Friday.


Thriller author scores big in Spain again

Thriller writer Ken Follett, whose historical novel "The Pillars of the Earth" was a top favourite in Spain for two decades, has hit the jackpot again with the sequel, media reports said Saturday.


President Bush promoted medical savings accounts while Senator John Kerry focused on a plan to expand health coverage to children.


COMPIEGNE, France  - Russian President Vladimir   Putin moved on Saturday to allay Western fears over Russia's   intentions toward European aerospace group EADS and offered the   prospect of more gas for Europe, saying Russia was a reliable   energy partner.


Microsoft threatens its Most Valuable Professional

Who said you could improve our software? What's the best way to attract a pile of threatening lawyers' letters from Microsoft? Sell pirate copies of Windows? Write a DRM-busting program?â¦


Though high winds and flooding  generated billions of dollars in damage in Florida, Hurricane  Frances is expected to be less costly for insurers than feared,  analysts and industry officials said on Monday.


Clinton Enjoys the Spotlight as Library Dedicated

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.  - Bill Clinton reveled in the  spotlight on Thursday as political friend and foe alike,  including two presidents named Bush, helped him dedicate his  $165 million presidential library, which highlights his  achievements with a little bit of Monica Lewinsky mixed in.


MARSHFIELD -- Ramon Judkins was exhaling deep breaths of joy, relief, and awe all at once. The Beverly Hills running back did more than pull his weight for the Normans, shifting and sprinting around Marshfield defenders en route to 162 yards on 21 carries last night at Anderson Field before nearly 2,000. But the star of the game did not ...


North Korea invites monitors from the UN nuclear watchdog to discuss shutting down a key reactor.


Dow Jones shares rise after ad revenue report

Shares Dow Jones & Co Inc  rose on Wednesday after the company reported November advertising revenue at The Wall Street Journal that two analysts said was higher than expected.


A decline in the nation's inventory of heating oil catapulted crude futures prices toward $55 a barrel yesterday, providing the latest jolt to a market already


According to a new study, acupuncture significantly reduces pain and improves function in those suffering osteoarthritis of the knee.


Dr. Under Investigation for Fraud Gives New Flu Shots

WHATCOM COUNTY - A Bellingham doctor accused of knowingly giving his patients expired flu shots is back in the office. While Dr. Gary McCallum is under investigation for fraud, he's bringing patients back for another dose.


Hingham gets a sharp start against Scituate

For the second year in a row, Hingham won its regular-season finale against Scituate in the teams' annual Thanksgiving Day matchup, 20-13.


On a cool July morning in 1972, Robert S. Boyd and I paced outside a small cabin in the woods near Custer, S.D. Inside, Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern, his running mate, Tom Eagleton, and their advisers were huddling over a big problem — us.


PayPal Technical Snafu Hits eBay Online Commerce

Technical problems for online payment service PayPal are hampering e-commerce on the eBay online marketplace. The payment service, which is owned by eBay, has been experiencing problems since last Friday when


Food for Thought, or Why You Might Skip That Steak

Anders Thomas Jensen's film about the cannibal business is neither high flying enough for the art house nor low down enough for the cult-video shelf.


Wikis, the Semantic Web head to the streets

(InfoWorld) - While drivers are accustomed to using traffic reports to assess road conditions, pedestrians who navigate cities are typically left without aid to determine the best route. But researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology using wikis and the Semantic Web look to change the way people map and navigate their cities. The Wiki City project, run by MIT's SENSEable City Laboratory, aims to apply wiki technology to the mapmaking process. The project's ultimate product will permit anyone to upload content to a map and utilize Semantic Web principles to cross search multiple layers of information. Wiki City Rome, an early incarnation of the project's user-generated maps, used GPS and cell phone data to produce a real-time map during an all-night festival held in the city on Sept. 8. A Web site featuring a satellite image of Rome displayed event locations and the position of buses and pedestrian traffic in real time. Buses equipped with GPS devices fed their locations to the project every minute, while cell phone data was constantly received to show how crowds were moving around the city. An image of the map was also projected in one of Rome's main squares. "If people know about the state of their environment in real time (as opposed to a static map), they can make better informed decisions about how to move about in the city which in term increases efficiency," Kristian Kloeckl, one of Wiki City Rome's team leaders, wrote in an e-mail interview. Wiki City Rome served as an initial step in the Wiki City project. Future projects involve introducing the wiki city concept to other cities that have partnered with the SENSEable City Laboratory. The list currently includes only European cities because their public transportation networks and outdoor spaces correspond with the project's aim of studying how people react and move about in public spaces, Kloeckl said. But the project is applicable to non-European cities, he said. He mentioned that a Boston-area furniture company is interested in placing displays in their products that would show a wiki city map. Wiki City reseachers ultimately want to introduce full wiki concepts to the project and allow any person or business to upload information to a map, Kloeckl said. The wiki method of permitting anyone to add any information lends itself to fraudsters. One possible resolution involves introducing a ranking system similar to the one eBayÂ uses with sellers. "Users supply the rankings. The system is completely independent. People gradually acquire reliability. This approach would be the most coherent for this type of structure," Kloeckl said in a telephone interview. Wiki City wants to combine different levels of data that, when searched, provide an answer incorporating each level of data. In Kloeckl's vision of a person using a full-featured wiki city map, a runner would use the map to search for a jogging course based on a city's traffic and air quality as well as the runner's health. "Now making these layers intersect in a meaningful way should give you a proposal of a jogging path that corresponds to your combined query," Kloeckl wrote. Kloeckl also provided another example in which a person would use a map to locate a store with a specific bottle of wine and plot a course from the store to a friend's home. Some challenges remain before a real-time map helps people navigate their cities. While obvious devices to display a wiki city map include cell phones, PDAs, and smartphones, Kloeckl also wants more utilitarian structures, such as bus stops, to offer access to the maps. "Everyone is familiar with a bus stop," he said. "So it's using the data with objects people are familiar with." User interface issues also require additional thought, Kloeckl said. While users need to access the information with ease, uploading that data to the wiki also requires a simple method, Kloeckl said. He noted that the upload system must require little time and effort since some of the content will come from people who are moving around a city. Finally, the data layers need to be arranged in such a way that a search produces pertinent results. Solving this problem involves further developments in the Semantic Web, an evolving component of the Web being developed by the Worldwide Web Consortium. The Semantic Web aims to take data and apply standards that allow computers to play a greater role in locating, finding, and presenting information. This will permit computers to understand the standards and produce more contextual search results. "We need information that is time and place relevant so it can be queried on a semantic structure," Kloeckl said. "We need a way to structure data so that it can be cross-queried." Pedestrians may eventually turn to interactive maps to avoid the masses or catch a bus, at the same time that their movements become part of the map's display.


The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up front line yesterday with a key acquisition - 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.


First-person-shooter Call of Duty 4 was last year's biggest selling game, according to sales figures.


The prospect of such a combination is generating excitement, but it's bad news for both sides.


A US embassy vehicle is caught in a blast that claims three lives in Beirut, Lebanese TV reports say.


Faced with a choice between chocolate, vanilla and orange dream frozen custard, Vice President Dick Cheney chose ... decaf coffee.


Blair heart procedure a success, says hospital

The procedure to correct a heart "flutter" plaguing British Prime Minister Tony Blair was a success and he is at home recovering, the hospital treating him said Friday.


State officials Monday certified Republican Vern Buchanan won the House seat being vacated by Republican Rep. Katherine Harris, though the loser immediately sued for a new election, arguing that touch-screen voting machines had malfunctioned.


Mischief in black and white The increased use of barcodes in a wider variety of applications has made them a suitable, if unlikely, target for hacking attacks.â¦


Arafat's condition improving but further tests needed, say ...

An ailing Yasser Arafat entered a fourth day of emergency treatment Monday at a French military hospital specializing in blood disorders, but the cause of his precipitous decline in health remained unexplained.


Google Sells 19.6 Mln Shares at $85 Each

Google Inc. GOOG.OQ., the  world's largest search engine, said on Wednesday it sold 19.6  million shares at $85 apiece in its long-awaited initial public  offering, raising $1.67 billion for the company.


Roma, 14:33 - CALCIO, MELANDRI: GIORNATA POSITIVA PER SPORT ITALIANO

Oggi al Senato è stato votato il decreto antiviolenza e un protocollo per sostenere la candid...


Taliban bomb kills five civilians in Afghanistan

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan  - A Taliban roadside bomb killed five Afghan civilians and wounded two others in the south of Afghanistan, a provincial official said on Sunday.


The Radical Party acting leader Nikolic got 39 percent of the vote in presidential polls Sunday. He and pro-European moderate Tadic will square off in Round 2 of voting on Feb. 3.


South Korean Choi holds share of early lead at Tampa Bay

Twice champion K.J. Choi of South Korea, boosted by three consecutive birdies, moved into an early tie for the lead in the Tampa Bay Championship second round on Friday.


A special branch officer admits he may have inadvertently contaminated evidence in a terror trial.


Ore di ansia e attesa per la sorte di Simona Pari e Simona Torretta, le due italiane rapite in Iraq. Ã scaduto infatti l'ultimatum di 24 ore diffuso da un sito web islamico che si Ã¨ definito Â«Jihad in IraqÂ».


Accettata proposta Italia, pericolo maggiore dalla Cina


A post-mortem examination is carried out on an elderly woman found murdered in a Hampshire village.


Suicide attack kills 48 in Pakistan mosque

CHARSADDA, Pakistan  - A suicide bomber killed 48 people in a mosque in northwest Pakistan on Friday where a former interior minister was offering Muslim Eid festival prayers with worshippers, the government said.


You must all behave yourselves - or we'll legislate While many scare stories about EU regulation turn out to be myths - here's one that unlike "bendy bananas" may well come true.â¦


The surprise resignation of Macedonian Prime Minister Hari Kostov on 15 November has brought a double dose of luck to Defense Minister Vlado Buckovski.


The bigger they are, the harder they (might) fall.


Should housecleaning at Computer Associates include the board room ...

At first glance, it might seem as if Computer Associates International Inc. has cleaned up its act. Its former CEO and another top executive were indicted Wednesday for securities fraud and


China Threatens Internet Porn Merchants with Life

China has intensified its battle against Internet and mobile phone pornography by threatening distributors with life in prison, Xinhua news agency said.


Kyoto Too Little to Fix Warming - UN Climate Chief

Although saved last week with Russian help, the Kyoto pact on global warming offers too little to arrest climate change and governments should adopt more radical solutions, the top U.N. climate expert said.


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Pound slumps on continued Northern Rock fallout

The pound slumped to a one-month low against the euro on concerns over the outlook for the UK economy combine with the continued fallout from news of the planned nationalisation of Northern Rock.


Volkswagen management, unions sit down to key labour talks

Management and unions at Volkswagen have sat down for talks about a vast cost-cutting programme, including the loss of up to 20,000 jobs and the abolition of the four-day week for the German workers of Europe's biggest car maker.


HONG KONG - Veteran protester Leung Kwok-hung, who won a seat in legislative elections, says he will demand the resignation of Hong Kong's leader when the two hold face-to-face talks on Saturday, media reports said.


OutKast and Jay-Z Win at TV Video Music Award

OutKast have picked up four 'moon men' at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, held in Miami on last night (Sunday). The duo won Best Video and Best Hip-Hop Video for Hey Ya!


Bush calls nooses and lynch threats deeply offensive

U.S. President George W. Bush condemned as "deeply offensive" on Tuesday a spate of incidents involving the display of hangman's nooses, a potent symbol of racist lynchings and hatred of blacks in the United States.


Johnson & Johnson's daffodil-extract Alzheimer's treatment yanked from market.


European stocks upbeat as oil prices slide

European stock markets rose strongly in early deals after US and Asian shares saw sharp gains in the wake of plunging oil prices.


Complications seen burdening type 2 diabetic kids

NEW YORK  - Children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes, like adults, are at risk for developing complications from the disease. However, these complications are expected to develop earlier in young patients, experts say.


Nets 101, Mavericks 82: Carter Sticks It Out, and So Do Nets

Vince Carter finished with 29 points Sunday, including 5 during a 21-0 Nets run that covered the stretch between the second and third quarters.


Padres left fielder Milton Bradley will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee when he was spun to the ground by his manager during a blowup with an umpire.


Sienna Miller felt hunted by a group of paparazzi as they chased her car across London in an attempt to find out where she lived, the 26-year-old actress told a British court Monday.


Germany hunts some 10 people believed to have helped three men held over an alleged anti-US bomb plot.


Young Buck Sought In Vibe Awards Stabbing

The Santa Monica Police Department seek to arrest G-Unit rapper Young Buck for the alleged stabbing of a Los Angeles man at the Vibe Awards, which were taped on Monday evening.


Nokia has signed a contract with the Libyan post office for a nationwide mobile network and equipment, in a deal valued at euro120 million (US$146 million), the Finnish company said Monday.


New British PM's wife could soften image

Sarah Brown, the discreet and grounded wife of Britain's next prime minister, offers a stark contrast to Tony Blair's high-profile spouse Cherie -- and could help soften her husband's dour image.


"National Treasure" begins 2008 atop box office

The Nicolas Cage adventure "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" began the new year as the top movie in North America, helping to send off 2007 on a high note.


Squads of police armed with automatic rifles are patrolling hotels in Indonesia in a nationwide security crackdown as Australian Defence Minister Robert Hill arrived in Jakarta


Nintendo calls for a crackdown on pirated games in South Korea months after launching its first console there.


Romney says he criticizes rivals equally

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Friday he doesn't discriminate in his criticism of Democratic rivals even though it seems he focuses heavily on front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton.


CALCIO: SACCHI, REAL MADRID? C'E' UNA TRATTATIVA IN CORSO

Madrid, 20 dic. (Adnkronos) - ''Bisogna aspettare, c'e' una trattativa''. Arrigo Sacchi risponde cosi', in un'intervista al quotidiano spagnolo 'As', sulle voci relative ad un accordo con il Real Madrid. Sacchi


Under fire, US marines hand off battered Fallujah

Just 300 marines patrol the key Sunni city as the Iraqi military takes over.


President Bush told Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Thursday that the United States was committed to helping relieve debt and fight malaria, and soon will send Peace Corps teams back into the African nation.


England shock China in World Cup field hockey

England caused a major surprise in their opening match at the women's World Cup field hockey tournament on Wednesday when they beat China 3-2.


Barcellona, 21:16 - CALCIO, HENRY: AL BARCELLONA PER VINCERE

Vosite mediche e presentazione al Camp Nou, davanti a 30 mila tifosi, per Thierry Henry, l'attaccant...


Economy Added Far More Jobs Than Expected in October

The first employment survey released after the election said U.S. businesses added 337,000 jobs -- almost twice as many as expected -- last month.


AMMAN, Jordan -- A day before his meeting here with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki , President Bush said yesterday that despite the lively debate in Congress and among the US American public about the way forward in Iraq, he will not withdraw US troops until Iraq is stable enough to protect itself.


Gucci owner PPR takes effective control of Puma three months after offering to buy sportswear maker.


Don't plan on strolling down the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame the next time you're in his West Texas birthplace. The City Council has rescinded a 1995 resolution that created the name.


Romney jabs at Clintons' 'family values'

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Thursday jabbed at the "family values" of Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband, harkening back to former President Clinton's affair with a White House intern.


Despite solid outings by Dwyane Wade and Shawn Marion, Miami is handed its 24th loss in 25 games, falling to Chicago, 99-92.


Debate: On the Rights of Readers and Viewers

In this installment of the copyright issues debate, I asked Rick Cotton, the general Counsel of NBC Universal, and Tim Wu, a Columbia law professor to clarify their thoughts about fair use.


Kerry Courts Black Voters at Church Stops

With just three Sundays left before Election Day, Sen. John Kerry is asking for all the help he can get from black voters and the Almighty.


Bertuzzi To Plead Guilty in On Ice Assault

Vancouver Canucks winger Todd Bertuzzi will change his plea to guilty to the assault charges stemming from an on-ice incident on March 8th in a game between the Canucks and the Colorado Avalanche.


Peter Mandelson warns MPs not to get drawn into an Eurosceptic agenda by supporting an EU Treaty referendum.


A week before the playoffs begin, the New York Yankees are worried about the health of another starting pitcher. This time, it's Orlando Hernandez.


N.L. Roundup: After Braves Rally, A Stare of Disbelief

The Braves may still have a hard time making the playoffs, despite their most remarkable comeback of the season yesterday. So they went ahead and celebrated as though this one was for a championship.


The New Orleans mayor could fill a vacuum if the state's most influential African-American politician goes down


Judith Regan, who stirred anger with her plans for a book by O. J. Simpson, was fired by HarperCollins.


GM says China sales rose 47 pct in H1 2006

General Motors Corp. , the  world's largest auto maker, said on Tuesday its sales in China  rose 47 percent in the first half of 2006, as it benefited from  a stronger-than-expected domestic market.


Kicker Adam Vinatieri , 33, will miss the first game of his 11-year NFL career because of a lingering groin injury.


EBay launches a US classified ad website similar to its Gumtree site, which has proved popular in the UK.


London avoids New Year's Eve travel chaos as tube strike called off

Christmas came early for Londoners after hundreds of signal workers for the capital's underground metro network called off plans to strike on New Year's Eve, union leaders said.


Croatia seeks to defend itself at Hague tribunal

Croatia has asked to be a "friend of the  court" at the United Nations war crimes tribunal so it can  combat what it says are unacceptable allegations about its  military operations in the 1990s, state radio said on Friday.


Roma, 12:23 - CALCIO, MORTO POLIZIOTTO: DOMANI AUTOPSIA SU CORPO RACITI

Sarà eseguita domani l'autopsia sul corpo di Filippo Raciti, il poliziotto morto ieri a Catan...


Coffee Tied to Inflammation, Perhaps Heart Disease

Consuming moderate-to-high amounts of coffee is associated with increased levels of several inflammatory markers, a finding that could help explain previous reports linking the beverage to heart disease.


Energy firm Npower is poised to give exact details of its gas and electricity price rises.


Secondo il Comitato Etico della Regione Piemonte


Boicottaggio attori candidati in solidarieta' sceneggiatori


GREEN BAY - The Packers have slipped from one of the least penalized teams in the NFL to a team plagued by false starts, holding and pass interference penalties.


Heating Oil Price at Record for Fourth Week

U.S. residential heating oil prices  hit a record high for the fourth straight week, and a big boost  in heating fuel inventories won't come until refineries resume  operations after completing their routine autumn maintenance,  the government said on Wednesday.


A plan by the House to become carbon-neutral by the end of this Congress calls for dropping coal from the fuel mix burned at the Capitol Power Plant to heat and cool House buildings.


Cocaine, heroin cheaper than ever in Europe: report

Illegal drugs may be cheaper than ever  before in Europe, with prices of heroin slumping 45 percent and  cocaine down 22 percent over five years, according to the first  Europe-wide report of its kind on drug prices.


NAIROBI Wangari Maathai has been clubbed in the head by riot policemen. She has been denounced as a subversive. Her efforts for women's rights in a country where men run the show have long been considered quixotic at best.


Sri Lanka detains two in suicide bombing probe

Sri Lankan police detained two people in connection with the assassination attempt on the president's brother, officials said as Tamil Tiger rebels emerged as the only suspects.


President Nicolas Sarkozy married the former model Carla Bruni on Saturday at the ÃlysÃ©e Palace, according to the official who performed the ceremony.


E-mail messages show that NASA officials scrambled to decide how to handle the legal and public relations fallout surrounding Capt. Lisa M. Nowak, an astronaut who drove from Texas to Florida to confront a romantic rival.


Demand for flu shots has cooled in some states, prompting at least four of them in recent weeks to ease restrictions on who gets a shot so vaccine isn't wasted amid a national shortage.


Sen. John Kerry, speaking Monday at a campaign stop in New Mexico, released a five-point energy plan he said would end US dependence on Middle East oil.


Indian air force planes have evacuated thousands of tsunami survivors from the remote island of Car Nicobar, some of whom walked for days from their destroyed villages to reach a devastated but functioning airfield.


.Eu a hit with users, but a mystery to others

It's great to be late A large majority of British businesses with a .eu domain name believe it to be an effective business tool in a recent survey, while a separate survey found that half of UK businesses do not even know what the .eu domain stands for.â¦


Shares in South Korean firms reach all-time highs, lifted by rare conciliatory comments made by the North Korea leader Kim Jong-il.


Outcry as Musharraf re-election vote date set

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will seek re-election on October 6, despite legal challenges in the Supreme Court and slumping popularity, officials announced on Thursday.


Presidential hopeful John Edwards said Saturday he's raising enough money to compete in the early states and invoked Howard Dean's 2004 fundraising totals as a cautionary tale.


Tim Manthey scored a pair of power-play goals and Bryce Hollweg also scored twice, boosting Army to a 6-2 victory over Bentley last night in the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals in West Point, N.Y.


Detroit 'African Town' Plan Stirs Debate

Detroit has a Greektown section that tempts visitors with moussaka and baklava, and a Mexicantown neighborhood with Latin American groceries and restaurants. Now, politicians are pushing for a business district identified with the city's biggest minority group — blacks.


Oil Slides, Hurricane Has Market on Edge

World oil prices fell nearly $2 a  barrel on Friday as dealers took profits from a recent rally,  but the market remained on edge as powerful Hurricane Ivan  thrashed through the Caribbean on a track toward the  energy-rich Gulf of Mexico.


HP Announces QA and Service Management Products

At its annual HP Universe software conference, HP is rolling out a slew of announcements over its various quality center and service management product lines.


ABC News Issues Statement On Alleged Terrorist Tape

Many people are talking about reports of a new videotape that purportedly shows an al-Qaeda terrorist threatening an attack on the United States if President George W. Bush is re-elected.


"Prison Break" actor charged in fatal L.A. crash

Actor Lane Garrison, who played an  inmate on the hit TV show "Prison Break," was charged on  Thursday with vehicular manslaughter in a car crash that killed  a 17-year-old boy and injured two girls.


Bush Acknowledges 'Time of Change' for Workers

President Bush on Saturday acknowledged US manufacturing workers have seen a "time of change" in the economy but said his private sector-based policies were the way to boost growth.


Japanese robot likes sushi, fears president

TOKYO, June 5  - Kansei frowns when he hears the  word "bomb," smiles at "sushi" and looks scared and disgusted  when someone says "president" -- and he isn't even human.


One small town provides a snapshot of an electorate riven by tribal infighting


âHave You Ever Been in Psychotherapy, Doctor?â

A patient of one of my psychiatric residents recently caught him off guard with a challenging question: âHave you ever been in psychotherapy yourself?â


The European Commission steps into a controversy over the takeover of Serbia's oil monopoly.


Connecticut has issued 35 subpoenas in  recent days to insurance companies and brokers doing business  in the state, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said on  Thursday.


Regional Digest: Sewage Spills into Creek

By Barbara Barte Osborn, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.  Jun. 11--GRASS VALLEY-A failure in the city's sewage system Sunday caused about 1,200 gallons of effluent to overflow from a manhole into Little Wolf Creek.


Police on Sunday arrested the expelled Delhi Public School (DPS) student who allegedly forwarded an MMS showing his classmate engaged in a sexual act with him.


South Africa's trade union federation calls for Jacob Zuma to be reinstated as deputy president.


Blast for players' union over benefits, pensions

Hall of Fame lineman Joe  DeLamielleure blasted the NFL's players' union Tuesday over  benefits and pensions.


U.S. to back Thai Muslim as UN chief: paper

Former Thai Foreign Minister Surin   Pitsuwan, a Muslim with wide international respect, emerged on   Thursday as a possible last-minute candidate to replace Kofi   Annan as United Nations Secretary-General.


Defending Their Crown Is Not in the Cards

The White Sox will notÃÂ have anÃÂ opportunity to defend their World SeriesÃÂ title after the Indians end their postseason hopes with a 14-1 rout Monday.


Kabul Bomb Death Toll Rises, Up to 12 Believed Dead

The toll from Sunday's car bomb blast in Kabul rose Monday with different accounts from Western security forces and Afghan officials suggesting as many as a dozen people may have been killed.


Londra, 15:47 - F1, MCLAREN; HAMILTON: ADESSO SONO IL LEADER DEL TEAM

"Mi auguro che la prossima stagione sia eccitante come questa, escludendo perÃ² i fatti extrasportivi...


Florida Governor Charlie Crist stages a summit to prove that Republicans are environmentalists too


Health Ministry not pressuring hospitals to keep quiet about cuts ...

TORONTO (CP) - Health Minister George Smitherman dismissed as "ridiculous" Tuesday opposition claims that he has been intimidating hospital administrators into keeping mum about potential cuts.


Stock Photo Showdown: Corbis Pros vs. IStockphoto Amateurs

Compare the quality of stock-photo services. Here's a look at Corbis, one of the largest, and the micro-stock site iStockphoto.com.


GROZNY, Russia - Against a backdrop of war, squalor and terrorism, Chechens voted Sunday for a replacement for their assassinated president in a vote the Kremlin hopes will bring some stability to the violence-torn region. A man was killed when he attempted to blow up a polling station...


A leading human rights activist has poured scorn over Russian President Vladimir Putin's hardline policy in breakaway Chechnya and urged him to negotiate with Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov.


Imperial Tobacco's earnings light up before Altadis takeover

Imperial Tobacco said Tuesday that it enjoyed record high earnings in 2006-2007, adding that it hoped to complete its takeover of Franco-Spanish rival Altadis by January.


Colts Will Try to Reverse Bad Fortune in Foxboro

Indianapolis has lost eight straight games in Foxboro since 1995, including last season's A.F.C. Championship matchup and this season's Thursday night opener.


Colorado River gets soaked in name of science

Four jets of water shot out of Glen Canyon Dam on Sunday, starting an artificial flood for science on the Colorado River. Federal resource managers planned


Recovery and aid efforts are daunting challenges throughout much of Asia in the wake of Sunday's tsunami, but in Sri Lanka and Sumatra's Aceh province those tasks are severely complicated by years of unrest.


DSG, which was known as Dixons, starts a technical support service, it hopes will create about  2,000 jobs.


Wheatley expects to miss 2-to-4 weeks with shoulder injury

Oakland Raiders running back Tyrone Wheatley expects to miss 2-to-4 weeks with a shoulder injury. "I've seen better days," Wheatley told Sacramento radio station KHTK on Wednesday.


A team of wildlife experts is travelling to the remotest part of the British Isles in an attempt to safeguard the area's bird population from stowaway rats


Believe it or not, the 2008 election isn't only about the White House. Many critical Senate seats are up for grabs as well, so here's a guide to the most crucial races


Banks compete to finance Eurotunnel debt

Citigroup and a consortium of Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank have submitted competing bids to finance a deal restructuring Eurotunnel's staggering debt, the operator of the undersea rail tunnel linking Britain and France said Sunday.


Care International appeals on Arabic television for the release of its Iraq director, Margaret Hassan.


Hurricane Helene strengthened Sunday into a Category 3 storm in the open Atlantic, becoming the second major hurricane of the 2006 season, forecasters said.


Saturn's largest moon apparently is lashed regularly by rain made of liquid methane, forming pools, cutting river beds and eroding rocks in much the same way that forces have shaped the Earth, scientists said.


A federal judge declined Monday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Robert De Niro misrepresented his health on a movie production insurance form.


Lebanese see trouble ahead after U.N. court vote

A U.N. move to set up a tribunal for suspects in the killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri could spell more instability for Lebanon, Lebanese newspapers warned on Thursday.


Senator: Commander Told of Military Drain

WASHINGTON - A former Senate Intelligence Committee chairman asserted Sunday that the general who ran the war in Afghanistan said more than a year before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq that his resources were being shifted in preparation for taking on Saddam Hussein.    Sen...


This is my dream for future so-called American dream teams, no matter if they swing a golf club or cross over on the dribble. Not only that, they sit in coach.


While surveying a youngster like Jason Campbell outrun the pursuit of Jevon Kearse -- and an Eagles defense that was supposed to crumple him -- a thought came to mind. While watching 23-year-old Anthony Montgomery shed blockers on a veteran offensive line and nearly get his hands on Donovan McNabb,...


Lindsay Bowen scored 18 of her 20 points in the second half to lead No. 9 Michigan State to a 62-49 win over No. 11 Minnesota on Sunday, handing the Gophers their first Big Ten loss.


China slave scandal brings resignation calls

Chinese media demanded official resignations and repentance on Monday amid popular outrage over the virtual enslavement of workers in scorching brick kilns that reports said had operated with government complicity.


Court hears appeal in teen oral sex case

In 2003, 17-year-old Genarlow Wilson was an honors student, standout athlete and homecoming king preparing for his SATs with an eye toward college. But that all changed after a New Year's Eve party involving alcohol, marijuana and sex.


Sponsorship inquiry chosen top Canadian news story of 2004 by Media outlets

OTTAWA (CP) - It outraged a nation, hobbled a political dynasty, poisoned a national election, sparked a series of criminal investigations and police charges and appears destined to dominate newscasts deep into a fourth consecutive year.


The first section of one of the world's most advanced telephone networks is complete.


Rupert Murdoch won control of a long-coveted prize, The Wall Street Journal, when shareholders of Dow Jones & Company gave their blessing to a takeover by Mr. Murdochâs News Corporation.


EU seeking qualified migrants to plug labor gap

The European Union executive on  Tuesday proposed a "blue card" scheme to attract highly  qualified migrants to plug the bloc's growing skills shortage,  offering a range of benefits and slashing red tape.


Seek distressed assets in 2008, avoid M&A:  HSBC

Hedge funds will likely yield good returns from distressed assets in 2008, while M&A-linked arbitrage would dwindle as financial market turmoil is far from over, HSBC's alternative investment group said on Monday.


Â«Seguo con apprensione gli sviluppi in IraqÂ»

ROMA - Â«E' importante che vi manteniate del tutto fedeli ai compiti che vi sono stati affidati dal Parlamento, nell'ambito anche di quelle che ormai sono state le chiare risoluzionidell'Onu, da ultimo la 1546Â».


Lord of the Rings' Gollum Gets Health Check

Gollum, the creepy character in "Lord of the Rings" with the dual personality and eerie voice, suffered from a schizoid personality disorder, according to a group of medical students.


The authorities in Guinea reduce a curfew imposed under martial law, as anti-government protests subside.


MySpace-owner Fox Interactive Media said on Wednesday it will buy photo-sharing site Photobucket and Flektor Inc., a provider of Web-based photo editing software, to give its more than 100 million unique visitors tools to create their own content.


This is addressed to Salman Khan, one person I am genuinely


The famed young actor talks about the success of Mexican filmmakers, his newest projects and which movie really holds it together for him


Britney Spears Hospitalized Again for Evaluation

Britney Spears was hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center for a psychiatric hold early Thursday morning, after being transported by ambulance from her Studio City home around 1 a.m.   An LAPD source tells PEOPLE: "Spears was escorted by police and is on...


Padres Acquire Edmonds, Cash From Cardnials

In a move that may lead to the trade of another star - Scott Rolen - the Cardinals send outfielder Jim Edmonds to San Diego for a minor league third baseman and cash.


Holocaust haunts Israel's attitude to Darfur refugees

"The Jews were victims of the Holocaust, I am a victim of the Darfur genocide. Please let me stay," pleaded Ismail at his latest makeshift home opposite the Israeli parliament.


20 ago 03:54 Usa: terrorismo, Ted Kennedy nelle liste dei sospetti ...

WASHINGTON - Il senatore Ted Kennedy e' rimasto vittima per errore delle misure di sicurezza anti terrorismo vigenti negli Stati Uniti. Kennedy ha rivelato oggi di essere stato bloccato per ben cinque volte


Ronald Ramon and Keith Benjamin each scored 18 points Monday night as the 15th-ranked Panthers surprised No. 5 Georgetown, 69-60.


Lacking Cure, a New Tack on a Muscle Disease

For all of the money raised to find a cure for muscular dystrophy, the disease still confines thousands of boys in this country to wheelchairs in their early teens.


A program is helping assess the value of academic and counseling support services for low-income people who  show potential to work in high-growth jobs.


Uncertainty leaves Bryant, Kidd in limbo

Jason Kidd is Eastern Conference All-Star, who by Sunday could play for a team in the West.


US Urges Sudan to Reconsider Expulsion of Aid Officials

The United States said Monday it is pressing Sudanese authorities to reconsider the apparent decision to expel country directors for two British aid agencies operating in the troubled western Darfur region.


ST ANTON, Austria  - Less than a week after dominating the speed events at St Moritz, Sweden's Anja Paerson aims to achieve another hat-trick in St Anton, which hosts the last World Cup races before Christmas on Friday and Saturday.


Accordo Aran e sindacati anche per i dipendenti sanita'


Powder packages spark embassy scare in Australia

Australian police launched a criminal investigation on Wednesday after the Israeli, U.S. and British embassies were sent packages containing white powder, forcing evacuation of the Israeli and American missions.


Cyprus gives its heart to US Open native son

Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis faces Andre Agassi on the tennis court Thursday night.


Ma deve litigare meno e far sapere di piu' cio' che fa


Veteran stage, movie and television actor and singer Howard Keel has died of colon cancer at his California home. He was 85. His most lucrative stint was on television's "Dallas


Two-thirds of Afghan insurgents can be persuaded to abandon violence, says Michael Semple


Jackie Chan has a message for aspiring action stars: Don't bow to me.


Police Obtain Search Warrants For Anna Nicole Smith's Doctors

Armed with eight search warrants, police searched the homes and businesses of two of Anna Nicole Smith's doctors Friday as part of an investigation into the medical treatment she received before her sudden death, officials said.  Authorities are look...


Apple iTunes sold more than 150 million songs

Apple has revealed that it has sold more than 150 million songs trough its online music store, iTunes. The company said that iTunes users are now downloading more than four million songs a week, a rate of over 200 million songs a year.


Toy maker reports higher revenues and earnings even though domestic sales fall.


Accused Elizabeth Smart Abductor Sings in Court

A self-styled street preacher  charged with masterminding the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teen  Elizabeth Smart broke into song during a court appearance on  Friday before a judge ordered that his competency to stand  trial be reexamined.


Ukrainians to Rally in Support Opposition

Tens of thousands of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko protested in the Ukrainian capital Saturday to demand that this ex-Soviet republic hold a free and fair presidential election next Sunday.


Investing: Suddenly, Those Treasury Bonds Donât Look So Bland

Investors lulled into thinking that they didnât need âboringâ Treasury bonds in their portfolios may have just had a rude awakening.


STRESS was responsible for more than a fifth of heart attacks worldwide, one of the world's most comprehensive studies of heart disease has found.


Il contratto sul Dow Jones scivola di 44 punti base


Acer plans to expand Gateway brand after purchase

Gateway's brand name will not only live on after Acer buys the company, it will expand, Acer said.


A runaway military train coasted for several miles Monday before derailing, causing a propane tanker to catch fire and forcing evacuations, a fire official said.


Speculation Is Mounting That Jones Jr. Will Retire

Roy Jones Jr. took Saturday night's fight against journeyman Glen Johnson as a tuneup for a possible rematch with Antonio Tarver.


Hunt for Source of Bad Spinach Carries On

Growers and scientists were beginning to grasp the difficulties officials face in trying to pinpoint the source of the bacteria.


SAS Says 2.5M Passengers Flew in November

Scandinavian Airlines, which is part of travel conglomerate SAS AB, said Tuesday it flew 2.5 million passengers last month, an increase of 1.6 percent compared to November 2003.


Verona, 13:31 - CALCIO, CHIEVO: I CONVOCATI PER L'INTER

Questi i convocati del Chievo per la gara di domani contro l'Inter.


A man who allegedly uploaded a copy of the film "Flushed Away" onto the Internet after getting a copy from an Oscar voter faces a felony charge.


SKorea grants amnesty to ex-Daewoo chief

South Korea announced a New Year's Eve amnesty Monday for 75 politicians and businessmen, including the former chairman of collapsed conglomerate Daewoo Group.


Gray Overcomes Patterson In Race for Powerful Seat

D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray, who won his first election just two years ago, easily won the Democratic nomination for council chairman in what had looked to be a close race with his more experienced colleague Kathy Patterson.


Mitigating the WASC Web Security Threat Classification with Apache

Do you know what threats exist for Web applications? Do you know about the attack scenarios? This week you'll learn about threats associated with running Web applications and Apache strategies to mitigate the problem. By Ryan C. Barnett. 1211


Bindi e Pollastrini hanno portato a casa in venti giorni un progetto compiutotra grandi pressioni vaticane e costanti mugugni della sinistra                                           La tenacia di Barbara e Rosy "Due uomini avrebbero fallito"                                                                                di CONCITA DE GREGORIO


London presents its bid for the 2012 Olympics at a press conference with four rival cities in Athens


Wildfires rage in California, more winds expected

Wildfires burned unchecked on Tuesday in Southern California, with hundreds of thousands of people forced to evacuate, at least 700 homes destroyed, and little hope for relief from the hot desert winds fanning the flames.


NEW YORK  - The premiere of Ken Burns' new documentary series "The War" brought in 7.3 million viewers Sunday night, PBS said.


Golf Channel anchor returns with apology

Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman returned to work with an apology and an audio glitch.


Players in the $2 trillion municipal bond market face investigations.


City health registry participants complain of 9/11-related ...

_ The city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said most people enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Registry reported one or more respiratory problems that started or became worse after the Sept.


New York -- Andre Agassi looked a little shell-shocked after his US Open quarterfinal loss to Roger Federer on Thursday. At 34, he had to be wondering if he will even get another crack at the world No.


Trials of a new product designed to help women protect themselves from the AIDS virus were halted on Wednesday after women using it became infected at a higher rate than women not using it, researchers said.


Shares of Orbitz (ORBZ) jumped more than 25% in after-hours trading Tuesday on reports that the travel and real estate company Cendant (CD) is close to an agreement to buy the online travel site for about $1.


A patient in a vegetative state can communicate using her thoughts, according to research.


Bertie Ahern won re-election Thursday as prime minister of Ireland, extending his 10-years in power and clearing the way for a broadly-based coalition government.


The worldâs most popular online shopping store Amazon has launched DVD rentals on their UK based portal. In addition, to lure customers they are offering an early bird discount of 10% to the members on DVD purchased from the website.


Annan 'disappointed' his son received 30-thousand a year from ...

UNITED NATIONS UN chief Kofi Annan says he's "disappointed" to learn his son was getting 30-thousand dollars a year from a company with an oil-for-food contract in Iraq.


Malcolm Glazer's patient acquisition of Manchester United continues, his shareholding in the Premiership club now standing at 28.


As its pilots began voting on wage and other concessions, Delta Air Lines today announced $500 million in new financing from General Electric Commercial Finance.


Sweden's supreme court gave the go-ahead yesterday for the family of the murdered foreign minister, Anna Lindh, and the prosecution to seek a tougher sentence for her killer, who in turn may appeal against his conviction.


Dutch Immigration (Part 4): Was 2 November Holland's '9/11'?

The Netherlands was forged amid the Christian sectarian struggles of 400 years ago.


Mind games: `The Forgotten' plays its most devilish tricks on ...

The truth is out there in Joseph Ruben's ``The Forgotten,'' a thriller suggesting a lost episode of ``The X-Files.''.


ServiceMaster says to explore strategic alternatives

ServiceMaster Co. , the lawn care and pest control company, said on Tuesday it was exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company, sending shares up 9.2 percent in premarket trading.


More than $1 billion in federal aid to help schools and libraries connect to the Internet is being delayed by a bookkeeping change that has tied up the money.


NASHUA, New Hampshire  - Presidential rivals in both parties took aim at Democrat Barack Obama's experience and health-care proposals on Saturday, hours ahead of back-to-back debates that could shape tight nominating races in New Hampshire.


NEWCASTLE turned in a stunning Uefa Cup display to see off Sochaux and book their place in the last 32. Manager Graeme Souness rested several of his key players with Sunday's Premiership clash with Everton in mind.


HP's focus on security strategy, not security products

HP will focus its efforts on security services, security management integration, data security and the intersection of security and corporate governance.


"Star Trek" memorabilia spanning four decades — including Vulcan jewelry and Starfleet mini-dresses — went on display Wednesday in London in preparation for the first official auction of studio items from the sci-fi phenomenon.


Infections Big Risk for Premature Babies-Study

The smallest premature babies, already at high risk of brain damage, are likely to develop even more mental disorders if they get any infection in the first weeks of life, researchers said on Tuesday.


Authorities Raid Head Office of Yukos Oil

Law enforcement agencies raided the head office of Russian oil giant OAO Yukos and the company's most important subsidiary, a Russian news agency reported Wednesday.


KABUL, Afghanistan -- The leaders of France and Australia met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai Saturday, each pledging their countries' long-term commitment to Afghanistan.


Parmalat issues proceedings against its ex-auditors over their dealings with the insolvent group before its near collapse


US Airways to end 1,800 maintenance jobs

US Airways Group Inc. , which is cutting operating costs to emerge from bankruptcy, will eliminate 1,800 maintenance jobs by closing or scaling back some facilities and hiring outside companies to handle the work.


Wal-Mart gave investors something on Friday they haven't seen in some time: a reason to pour some money into its shares. The world's largest retailer, under pressure by investors to improve its sales, is trimming its store growth as it balances its traditional focus on low prices with a push to be a force for change in such areas as health care and the environment.


N.F.L. Offenses Undergo a Thaw in Thinking

Heading into the playoffs, cold weather teams known for their running game are throwing the ball, and those known for passing are piling up the rushing yardage.


Slugger Frank Thomas crushed a second-inning grand slam to register career home run No. 497 on Wednesday, powering the Toronto Blue Jays to a 12-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Microsoft President Raikes Retiring, Replacement Comes From Outside

TechWeb - Stephen Elop, a Juniper exec with a diverse technology background, moves in to oversee Windows Server and other business products


Anticipating Harvard University's expansion in Allston, the owner of the Sports Depot pub-style restaurant last week bought longtime neighbor Able Rug's real estate -- a 19th-century slap-dash warehouse-style building and a parking lot -- for $1.25 million.


Raven Software hard at work on follow-up to Activision's recently released Marvel superhero RPG. Hot-off-the-press copies of X-Men Legends haven't even cooled down yet, but Activision isn't resting on its laurels.


Judge rejects PeopleSoft class action settlement

The Delaware judge overseeing the legal wrangling there between PeopleSoft (Profile, Products, Articles) and hostile suitor Oracle (Profile, Products, Articles) rejected on


The issue has hurt him with conservatives and could scuttle his bid for the Presidency. But, he tells TIME, "it would be worth it."


Hu Takes Full Power in China as He Gains Control of Military

China's president, Hu Jintao, replaced Jiang Zemin as the country's military chief to complete the first orderly transfer of power in Communist Party history.


Google To Scan Millions Of Library Books

Google announced yesterday that they have agreements with several large libraries to scan books whose copyrights have expired. Joseph O'Sullivan, Software engineer and Adam M. Smith, Business product manager


Apple announced that it has updated its entire MacBook product line with faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory, and larger hard drives. Just one-inch thin, MacBook features built-in 802.11n wireless networking. It also includes a built-in iSight video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, a MagSafe Power Adapter that safely disconnects under strain, and iLife â06, Appleâs award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications. With prices starting at $1,099 (US), the new MacBook models are available immediately.


Kamikaze del Pkk si fanno esplodere a bordo di autocisterna


The top legislator in Lithuania has sent a letter to Boston Archbishop Sean O'Malley, asking him to reconsider his decision to close St.


FOOD convoys to the Darfur region of Sudan were suspended after rebel forces attacked the market town of Ghubaysh and the government retaliated, reported the United Nations Office for the Co- ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).


'Bin Laden' Endorses Islamist War on Iraq Vote

Osama bin Laden apparently urged Iraqis to boycott U.S.-backed elections, endorsing Sunni Muslim insurgents on the day a senior Shi'ite leader survived a car bombing and the top Sunni party pulled out of next month's vote.


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Insurance company Friends Provident to cut about 600 jobs as part of Â£60m cost-cutting plan.


As emotion surrounding the AIDS epidemic has inevitably cooled, Paula Vogel's play must stand up to less emotionally inflected scrutiny and, sadly, it often sags.


Former U.N. ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick dies at 80

Jeane Kirkpatrick, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under former President Ronald Reagan, has died, the American Enterprise Institute, where she was a senior fellow, said on its Web site on Friday.


Quest to Heal Iraqi Boy Became a Final Mission

HILLA, Iraq -- Hours before getting killed the way he feared most, Capt. Brian S. Freeman looked up and smiled when Abu Ali dropped by his office.


Stevens' deportation due to spelling mistake, magazine says

The singer formerly known as Cat Stevens was deported from the US because of a mis-spelling of his new name Yusuf Islam, Time magazine reported.


Real Madrid will discuss the appointment of former Italy boss Arrigo Sacchi as general manager at a board meeting on Tuesday. A statement on the club's website said the 58-year-old "had emerged as the first option".


Concerns About Winter Push Oil to Record

The price of crude oil broke into new record territory above $52 Thursday on heightened concerns that supplies of heating fuels will prove inadequate during the northern hemisphere winter.


Best Buy Inc.'s chief executive said Tuesday that he is "very nervous" about being able to supply customers with the millions of digital TV converter boxes needed ahead of the shutdown of most analog TV transmissions in 13 months


Cultural, Natural Scenery Highlights Protection

By Te Kan  Sanqing Mountain is in the hinterland of Huaiyu Mountain in East China. It belongs to a part of the Huaiyu Mountain that covers an area of 760 square kilometres.  Sanqing Mountain is 12.2 kilometres from south to north and 6.3 kilometres from east to west.


From their positions across Iraq's dangerous and insurgent-dominated Anbar province, more than 20,000 Marines quickly and quietly marked Thanksgiving on Thursday — then got back to work.


Washington, DC Council Moves on Baseball Funding

Washington, DC's City Council on Tuesday approved a debt and tax-backed financing plan to build a new stadium for Major League Baseball, moving a step closer to bringing baseball back to the US capital.


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Barack Obama suggested Friday that he has more foreign policy experts from the Clinton administration backing his candidacy over Hillary Rodham Clinton's, but lists provided by both campaigns show hers is nearly twice as long.


CIA needs 'tough love,' says director nominee

Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., said yesterday that rebuilding the CIA would take more than five years and that American spies needed to be encouraged to take more risks.


Thirty-three Finnish soldiers were injured by lightning during a night exercise in western Finland, military officials said Friday.'A sudden thunderstorm came over the area and lightning struck in two places,' said Lt. Col. Jukka Orava.Three soldiers who were seriously injured were being treated at a hospital, Orava said. He did not describe their injuries but said their condition was stable. Eight others were to be released later Friday.Twenty-two soldiers were only slightly injured with suspected hearing damage, Orava said. They were examined by military medical staff at a field hospital. Read more


Robert De Niro rises to a formidable challenge in this sufficiently unsettling thriller: he holds his own against the scene-swiping 10-year-old actress Dakota Fanning.


A local cancer charity that has raised more than $1 million for Massachusetts General Hospital by selling memorial bracelets recalled about 200,000 of the beaded accessories yesterday after receiving a report that a 9-month-old boy became ill after ingesting lead when he put one in his mouth.


"Chemical Ali" first to be tried for Iraq war crimes

Iraqi officials plan to make one of the highest-profile figures in Saddam Hussein's regime - Ali Hassan al-Majid, called "Chemical Ali" by the West â-he first person to be tried for war crimes.


In no time flat, Fox News Channel host Bill O'Reilly has gone from being a cable news loudmouth to a poster boy for rubberneck TV: You know you should turn away, but you can't, because


Bounty Hunter's Brood the Subject of 'Dog'

"Dog The Bounty Hunter," an unscripted drama series from A&E, will introduce many viewers to the down-and-dirty world of bail-bond enforcers. More to the point, it brings the audience face-to-face with Duane "Dog" Chapman, owner of Da Kine Bail Bonds and a pretty intense fellow.


The Bush administration, bowing to an uproar over its firing of eight federal prosecutors, agreed Thursday to tightening the law for replacing U.S. attorneys and letting Congress hear from senior officials with roles in the ousters.


A couple's move from England to Wales is scuppered by a rule aimed at making rural housing affordable for locals.


13 E. coli cases may be linked to recalled beef

Thirteen cases of infection with E. coli bacteria may be linked to a multistate beef recall, the beef producer and Arizona state health officials told CNN Thursday.


Islamic group claims downing twin Russian airliners

MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday terrorists were behind one of the passenger-jet crashes as an Islamic group, which previously claimed an attack on prime minister-designate Shaukat Aziz, claimed responsibility for the twin plane crashes to avenge the killing


A woman who ran brothels is spared a jail term after a judge said "no-one was harmed" by her trade.


Wired Geekipedia: It's Free - The New Economics of Giving It All Away

If you build it -- and it's cool -- they will come. The business model to support it comes later. That's the new economics of the free lunch: Giving away a product or service builds the customer attention and loyalty that rack up earnings.


Putting a Still-Vexed Play in a Historical Context

Shakespeare's most problematic play Â at least with respect to modern sensitivities Â receives an intelligent interpretation from Michael Radford and a superb cast.


Canadians remember war dead at ceremonies across country, around the world

OTTAWA (CP) - From chilly Ottawa to sun-baked Khartoum, Canadians paused Thursday to remember the dead of four wars and countless peacekeeping and peacemaking missions.


One of the gravest threats to Darfur is Sudan's other war

Comment is free: Jonathan Steele: Peace failure in the scarcely reported north-south conflict sends terrible signal.


Historic city visit by Linfield test for security

Plans for a historic return of Linfield Football Club to the Brandywell after more than three decades will pose a "unique problem" for security in the city, police admitted today.


The first successful submarine attack in history is only a partial success: The sub is lost, too. Compiled by Tony Long.


LOS ANGELES, May 21 -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson established another landmark in the 2008 campaign Monday, becoming the first Hispanic Democrat to seek the presidency of the United States.


Messina stun champions Milan at San Siro

Promoted Sicilian side Messina upset Italian champions AC Milan with a 2-1 victory at the San Siro in Serie A action on Wednesday.


Verona, 17:35 - CALCIO, CHIEVO: DODICI GOL AL POGLIANO MILANESE

Amichevole pomeridiana per il Chievo di Del Neri disputata contro il Pogliano Milanese, formazione d...


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Senatur, 'immigrazione e' colonialismo all'incontrario'


Regina Coeli, 40 rivoltosi spostati in altra sezione carcere

Quaranta dei 158 detenuti della quarta sezione di Regina Coeli che la notte scorsa hanno partecipato alla rivolta nel carcere romano (leggi qui) sono stati trasferiti nella prima sezione dell'Istituto di pena. Il direttore del carcere, Renato Tedesco, ha ...


Amazon dangles seed money for Web services start-ups

Looking for good Amazon Web Services hacks, Amazon offers money for developer customers of its utility computing services.


Unfriendly skies An as-yet-unidentified computer failure grounded all departing United Airlines flights on Wednesday morning.â¦


Virginia dominates on both sides of the ball Saturday, shutting out Maryland, 16-0, to remain in a tie for first in the Atlantic Coast Conference.


The Royal Anglian Regiment emerged unscathed as four infantry battalions were axed in a major restructuring of the British Army. But the widely predicted changes north of the border were confirmed by Defence


Two more Americans fail to master Olympic boxing style

No chance, Dad. The best amateur boxers know just how to move and exactly when to pounce -- and three Americans who failed to match that style are out of the Olympics.


Australian minister warns Japan of whale action

Australia's foreign minister warned Friday of tougher action to stop Japan whaling, despite calls for calm from both sides over the increasingly emotive dispute.


Australia's Incitec Pivot FY04 Net A$75.1 Million -2-

MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Australian fertilizer interest Incitec Pivot Ltd. (IPL.AU) on Monday reported a net profit, including one-time items, of A$75.


New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday the White House and Congress are negotiating a shortsighted economic stimulus package and should focus instead on encouraging immigration and helping strapped homeowners.


'I'm very disappointed. This kind of thing never happened to us in ...

It was hard to say who would have been more traumatised: the red-eyed burglar in a ski mask or the naked rock star with a weak bladder he stumbled across in the dead of night.


Manmohan, Musharraf go back to their roots

NEW YORK: Leaders of India and Pakistan may not get to the bottom of the Kashmir issue in their first meeting here on Friday, but in an encouraging sign, they are invoking their respective personal roots ahead of the engagement.


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U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman  Mineta said on Monday he was launching a probe of air travel  disruptions over the Christmas holiday weekend at US Airways  Group Inc. and Delta Air Line Inc.'s regional carrier Comair.


Political wonks no longer need to hunch over their PCs to track the political leanings of different regions. A new service sends that data to cell phones and PDAs, so people can find out instantly if they're in a Democratic or Republican stronghold. By Daniel Terdiman.


Pakistan forces press attack on militant stronghold

Pakistani villagers said gunship helicopters launched strikes on Sunday in an area regarded as a stronghold of a Taliban commander linked with the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto.


Shares of iPod and iPhone maker Apple Inc. and search engine Google Inc. hit new highs Monday, as investors expressed ongoing confidence in the companies' stocks.


Belgian nurse held over care home deaths

A Belgian nurse has been detained on suspicion of murdering five residents in a single week at a home for elderly people in the northern city of Ghent, local justice authorities said on Monday.


Mourning Palestinians Pledge Vote to Replace Arafat

Yasser Arafat's successors promised swift elections to replace him Saturday as Palestinians flocked to his tomb to pay last respects to the ex-guerrilla who symbolized hopes of a state.


Here's a realistic road map to earning a million bucks.


Too Bad for Me That She Was So Well Loved

I wanted the best for a 2-year-old, but even more, I wanted her.


A group led by Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi said it would behead a member of Japan's forces it had captured in Iraq if the Japanese government did not withdraw its forces from the country within 48 hours.


TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, intent on launching his plan for unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank, faces a challenge from Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.


Palestinian officials say they could be forced to cut health services as Israel halts fuel shipments


Dog Epilepsy Gene Discovery Could Aid People: Study

A gene that causes a rare but severe form of epilepsy in people is also found in highly bred dogs, which could lead to new ways to treat the condition, an international team of researchers said on Thursday.


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U2, Apple In iPod Deal, Bono Wins TED Prize

U2 and Apple Computer are expected to announce next week that they have inked a deal to sell custom iPods. According to a source, the band's upcoming Interscope album "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," due Nov.


MOBO organisers under pressure for inclusion of Elephant Man, Vybz ...

British gay rights group OutRage says it hopes to stop the broadcast of Britain's annual MOBO Awards show on BBC Television in October, because of the inclusion of two Jamaican acts they have listed as promoting homophobia.


Before his controversial move to Portsmouth, Velimir Zajec had been a man of just two clubs. He began his playing career as a central defender for Dynamo Zagreb in his home country of Croatia, before moving


French carmakers Renault, Peugeot and Citroen unveil luxury models at the Paris Motor Show on Thursday.


Arafat wages final battle with Israel over burial site

RAMALLAH, West BankâA dying Yasser Arafat is in the midst of a last historic battle with Israel, one he is not even well enough to know he's waging.


News: 419ers take Aussie financial advisor for AU$1m

A Melbourne financial manager faces a hefty prison sentence after stealing AU$1m from his clients and handing it over to Nigerian advance fee fraudsters.


Statistics show no difference in the death rate before or after ...

Conventional wisdom suggests that dying patients will cling to life if a holiday, such as Christmas, a birthday or a cherished anniversary is near.


Japan could face first players' strike in its history -reports

Japan's professional baseball players will go on their first strike in their union's seven-decade history unless a planned merger between two Pacific League teams is postponed


Il numero uno di Air France incontra Prato e Padoa-Schioppa


"There is a possibility that this is the body of the Japanese hostage, but it has yet to be identified," a ministry spokesman said on Saturday.


NEW YORK -- Citigroup Inc., the biggest U.S. bank, said Friday its second-quarter profit rose 18 percent after pulling in record revenues, driven largely by strength in overseas operations.


Blast outside Bangladesh opposition HQ kills 6

DHAKA - At least six people were killed and more than 200 injured in a series of bomb blasts at a meeting of the main opposition Awami League in the capital on Saturday, witnesses and news reports said.


California Allows Glimpse of San Quentin Death Row

SAN QUENTIN, Calif.  - Shortly after the gate  slammed shut leading to aging San Quentin prison's cells  housing the most dangerous murderers already condemned to die,  the warden issued a stark warning.


New orders at U.S. factories rose a  less-than-expected 2.3 percent in December, the steepest gain  since July, on strong aircraft sales, a government report  showed on Monday.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown tells MPs the government has a "long way to go" on its IT strategy.


âLagerfeld Confidential,â a new documentary on Karl Lagerfeld by Rodolphe Marconi, opens at the Film Forum in Manhattan.


Al-Sadr Calls on Militia to Stop Fighting

BAGHDAD, Iraq Aug. 30, 2004 - Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against US and Iraqi forces and is planning to join the political process in the coming days, an al-Sadr aide said Monday.


Noteworthy Weight Loss Gadgets for an  Aging America Students' Top Stories, Photos

Inside TUESDAY Tonight  Cloudy, 13  Tomorrow  Snow, 26  THE WEATHER MAP, B4   YOUR LIFE           n David Fix of Lancaster has some winning words for losers: Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.


Roddick Storms Into Paris Masters Third Round

Top seed Andy Roddick demolished Armenia's Sargis Sargsian 6-2, 6-2 to ease into the Paris Masters third round Wednesday. The American world number two, heading the


The Miami Dolphins have asked Ricky Williams to return $8.6 million they say the running back owes the team because he has decided to retire.


Trying to stare down a revolt from   fellow Republicans, President George W. Bush warned on Friday   that time was running out for Congress to save a crucial CIA   interrogation program for suspected terrorists.


US Medical Student set to make Film Debut

Year 2005 marks the debut for International Actor/Model Samir Kumar.


Racing Team Fined $100 Million in Spy Scandal

The punishment for McLaren Mercedes was by far the harshest in the 57-year history of Formula One racing.


US to Reopen Canada Cattle Trade in March

Canada's cattle and beef industries, battered by the discovery of mad cow disease in 2003, would win new access to the important US market by this spring under a plan


Industry is the enemy for barricaded India farmers

NANDIGRAM, India  - Hasina Bibi chokes back the tears as she remembers her 18-year-old son Salim, killed last month in a violent confrontation with communist party workers.


Former TV chat show host and MEP Robert Kilroy-Silk has a bucket of slurry thrown over him in Manchester.


Survivors and rescuers battle the devastation left by sea surges that killed more than 20,000 on Asia's shores.


Il premier palestinese parla all'universitÃ  di Teheran"Non accetteremo l'usurpazione delle nostre terre"                                            Haniyeh: "Non riconosceremo mai Israele SÃ¬ alla jihad per liberare Gerusalemme"                                                                                E' la prima visita all'estero da quando Hamas Ã¨ al governo


Briton Lewis Hamilton will race for McLaren next year alongside double world champion Fernando Alonso as Formula One's first black driver.


BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said elections would be held as planned in January even as a grisly video surfaced yesterday purporting to show militants sawing off the heads of three Iraqi members of a Kurdish party for co-operating with


The Los Angeles Galaxy hopes the blond superstar will help rebrand soccer as a glamour game. But will his team measure up on the field?


Upbeat Bush campaign rides convention bounce

President Bush tried to sustain the momentum from last week's Republican National Convention with a weekend of campaigning focused on his


Mick Jagger is on a major songwriting roll, penning new tunes for an upcoming Rolling Stones album and basking in the glow of praise for the soundtrack he helped create for the upcoming film, "Alfie."


Motown legend, 3-time Grammy winner Joe Hunter dies

Three-time Grammy winning pianist Joe  Hunter of the Funk Brothers studio band behind numerous Motown  hits has been found dead in his Detroit apartment, the Detroit  Police said.


ST. LOUIS Marc Bulger threw an early fourth-quarter 36-yard touchdown pass to Tory Holt as the St. Louis Rams held off the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-to-21.


Amazon's Profit Triples, Driven by Free Shipping

But the company's guidance for next year failed to top Wall Street's estimates, and its shares fell in after-hours trading.


Three 'extremely dangerous' armed robbers carried out 21 armed raids while wearing Saddam Hussein masks.


Headed for a fall? Hot tracking technology oversold, analysts say

Tracking inventory using inexpensive radio tags is one of the hottest technologies in supply chain management, with promising applications in retail and many other sectors.


Putin Invites Leaders Of Latvia, Estonia To Moscow

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has invited his Latvian and Estonian counterparts to come to Moscow for celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.


Karzai Heads to New York to Address UN, Meet with Bush

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is on his way to New York where he will address the United Nations. Afghan officials say Mr. Karzai will attend the opening of the UN General Assembly Tuesday.


World Business Briefing | Europe: Spain: Inflation Rate Is Highest in 10 Years

Led by higher food and energy costs, inflation in Spain accelerated to the fastest rate in more than a decade in December even after economic growth slowed.


Rwanda: Forces will deal with rebels in Congo

KIGALI, Rwanda - Rwanda's president on Tuesday warned that his forces will deal with rebels based in Congo and suggested they may already be doing so, a day after reports emerged that Rwandan troops had crossed in neighboring Congo.


Philips switches strategy pictures through flat screen disposal

The Dutch electronics group Philips said that it is selling its low-brand flat screens business group to TPV Technology of Taiwan as part of a strategic change of direction, and in line with a trend by big groups to use Asian partners to cut costs.


Bidone d'oro 2004: assegnato a Legrottaglie

E' Nicola Legrottaglie, difensore della Juve, il giocatore a cui Ã¨ stato assegnato il "Bidone d'Oro" 2004, riconoscimento per il peggior calciatore dell'anno solare che Catersport, trasmissione di Radio 2 Rai, assegna tramite referendum tra gli


Bozeman Has April Court Date Over Sandwich Tirade

FARMVILLE, Va.  -- Morgan State men's basketball coach Todd Bozeman has an April 24 court date stemming from what police called a curse-filled tirade over a botched sandwich order.


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Boeing, ST Engineering in $136 mln conversion deal

Boeing  and Singapore's ST Engineering  said on Wednesday that they will jointly convert Boeing 767 passenger planes into freighter aircraft in a deal worth $136 million over 10 years.


AMD using strained silicon on 90-nanometer chips

Advanced Micro DevicesÂ (AMD) will implement the strained silicon manufacturing technique on its upcoming 90-nanometer processors as well as 130-nanometer processors released this quarter, an AMD spokesman said Friday.


Spyware forum: Computer users often to blame for problems

Although some estimates are that spyware issues in the U.S. are decreasing, malware writers are still winning out because users --  afraid of change -- cling to outdated antivirus software and older, less-secure operating systems, antispyware experts said.


Mamadi Diane scores 20 points, including a key 3-pointer with 45 seconds left, and Virginia snaps a seven-game losing streak with a 79-74 win over BC on Sunday.


A vast police operation in France and Spain netted at least 18 suspected members of the armed Basque separatist group ETA and large stocks of weapons, authorities said.


Venezuela accuses the US of detaining its foreign minister in an airport incident - a charge the US denies.


Where Are Icelanders From? The Answer Is in the Genes

An Icelandic company has developed a genetic test for analyzing where in Iceland people come from or, if their parents or grandparents came from different places, how their ancestry is distributed over the island's 11 geographic regions.


Pettersen in control at sweltering Bulle Rock

HAVRE DE GRACE, Maryland  - Norway's Suzann Pettersen fired a sizzling five-under-par 67 in sweltering heat at the Bulle Rock Golf Course to move one shot clear in the LPGA Championship second round on Friday.


Blood pill benefits arteries, study says

Scientists have unraveled one of the mysteries of precisely how a popular type of blood-pressure pill protects against heart attacks, showing it not only lowers blood pressure


Australians have been urged to wear khaki on Friday, in memory of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin's trademark attire.