Marini e Bertinotti: ora sara' inviata alle Giunte


US President George W Bush begins a visit to Hungary marking the 50th anniversary of the anti-Soviet uprising.


Microsoft to End Digital Downloads for Vista Upgrades

Microsoft revise a program that allows Windows Vista customers to upgrade from a basic version of its OS to one of the premium editions.


Il Nikkei salito a 390,42 punti in piu' di chiusura ieri


Two âMightysâ Disappoint at the Weekend Box Office

âEvan Almighty,â the most expensive comedy in Hollywood history, sold $32 million worth of tickets in its first weekend; âA Mighty Heartâ brought in $4 million.


Thailand coup 'a U turn,' but not a regional threat: Rice

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said last week's military coup in Thailand was "a U turn" and urged coup leaders to get the Southeast Asian state back on the right path "very, very quickly."


Time Warner to Restate AOL Accounting, Sets Aside $500M for Gov't ...

New York (Nov. 5, 2004) - Media and entertainment giant Time Warner Inc. said that it had established $500 million in legal reserves related to pending government investigations, and that it intends to restate


Japan Exec Hopes Royal Betrothal Helps Economy

A top Japanese business leader expressed hope Monday that the impending betrothal of the emperor's only daughter would help bolster Japan's economy, now showing signs of a slowing recovery.


Bush Pulls Top Security Agent From Fracas

President Bush stepped into the middle of a confrontation and pulled his lead Secret Service agent away from Chilean security officials who barred his bodyguards from entering an elegant dinner for 21 world leaders Saturday night.


No shortage of public flu vaccine: Butler-Jones

Canada's chief public health officer is urging Canadians not to worry about shortages of the flu vaccine, despite increased interest from the United States.


Chelsea hit back at Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon's suggestion that the Blues are over-inflating transfer fees.


Roma, 10:30 - SOFTBALL, SERIE A: RISULTATI

Risultati e classifica della 11/a giornata, 4/a di ritorno, del campionato di serie A di softball.<p...


Adult karaoke, 8-10 pm Tuesdays, and Live with Mary Lisa, 8-11 pm Fridays and Saturdays, at Venice Restorante Italiano, 4747 E. Elliot Road.


German Security Firm Hires Hacker Awaiting Trial

A German security firm has hired the teen accused of writing the Sasser and Netsky worms, a move that sends a dangerous message to hackers, anti-virus firms said Monday.


Molte partenze rinviate per caldo e eventi sportivi


Mets 4, Braves 1; Mets 8, Braves 0: Two Gems. Two Green Homers. Two Wins. Too Sweet.

The Mets relied on two left-handed pitching castoffs from Pittsburgh and a surging Shawn Green to sweep the Braves Wednesday at Shea Stadium.


Peyton, James keep Colts on a roll; Jets 4-0

INDIANAPOLIS - Peyton Manning completed 16 of 26 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns, and Edgerrin James ran for 136 yards and a score to lead the Indianapolis Colts to a 35-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.


Man Gets Prison Sentence for Mall Assaults

A man was sentenced to 195 years in prison Thursday for sexually assaulting female mall workers and young children over several years in Wisconsin.


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


"Turtles can fly" about Iraqi children wins Spanish film festival

A film about Iraqi children victims of war "Turtles can fly" directed by Iranian Bahman Ghobadi won the Concha de Oro (Golden Shell) at the prestigious San Sebastian film festival.


Very few organizations have as many feet on the street as the US Postal Service. To better get a handle on those feet, the Postal Service said Monday it's implementing SAP Human Capital


The old adage "three steps and a stumble" still has fans on Wall Street, but some analysts think it's ready for the glue factory.


TV SPORTS ABC Treating a Showdown as a Showcase

ABC Sports showed foresight this week when it opened "Monday Night Football" with Dr. Phil analyzing the Dolphins' and the Patriots' mascots.


Procuratore, 'violenza viene spesso da dentro famiglie'


Murtha moves to forefront of Iraq debate

Rep. John Murtha is quickly emerging as one of President Bush's most formidable foes on the Iraq war debate.


FIFA launch plan to ensure top refereeing

FIFA, determined that the refereeing at the 2006 World Cup finals will be the best ever, are launching an 18-month campaign to ensure the world's top referees are fully prepared for the finals in Germany.


China Not Redirecting Search-Engine Traffic to Baidu

Internet users in China said attempts to access Google were successful, despite claims on a US blog that traffic was redirected to Baidu.com.


Opportunity peers into crater After weathering the dust storms of the past two months, the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity have had their solar panels swept free off dust by kinder, gentler winds. With full power restored, the two explorers are now ready to renew their slow crawl over the surface of the red planet.â¦


Londra, 15:35 - CALCIO, MANCHESTER: GOVERNO NEGA PERMESSO LAVORO A ANDERSON

Secondo il quotidiano 'The Sun', il governo inglese si prepara a negare il permesso di lavoro nel Re...


Review: 'Cloverfield' Chills With Major Monster

The most-hyped creature feature in years stalks the cineplexes, wreaking havoc on New York and rattling nerves.


Joy in Italy, Caution in France on Iraq Hostages

British hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared in a video tape aired on Wednesday, pleading with Prime Minister Tony Blair to meet the demands of his captors in Iraq to release Iraqi women prisoners.


Will Schwalbe is stepping down as editor in chief of Hyperion Books on Jan. 25 to pursue an unspecified Internet-related project. Mr. Schwalbe, who was at Hyperion for 11 years Â seven of them as editor in chief Â is also the author, with David Shipley, deputy editorial page editor at The New York Times, of âSend: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home.â âIâm really just incredibly excited by what is out there in new media,â Mr. Schwalbe said. âIâve had some thoughts that I want to test and see if I can put them into practice.â Mr. Schwalbeâs shepherded authors included David Halberstam; Chris Anderson, the editor of Wired magazine; and the chef Jamie Oliver.


Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails on Thursday have effectively ended an 18-day-old hunger strike after most of their demands for better conditions were met, a Palestinian cabinet minister said.


Kerry Uses Bush's Own Words to Call Him Unfit

COLUMBUS, Ohio  - Democratic challenger John Kerry  turned President Bush's own words against him on Thursday and  said it was the Republican incumbent who had jumped to  conclusions in Iraq, disqualifying him from being commander in  chief.


Diplomatici a Parigi ed Ankara dovranno rientrare in patria


By LEAH CARLINER  The University of California at San Diego recently launched a new feature on its Web site that allows users to fill out questionnaires on their personal experiences with cholesterol-lowering drugs, or statins.


Over 10 nuclear spies arrested in Iran since March

Iran has arrested more than 10 spies in the country's nuclear field since March, the official IRNA news agency reported Wednesday.


Hurricane Ivan ravages Grenada, killing 15 and damaging 90 per ...

The most powerful hurricane to hit the Caribbean in nearly a decade killed at least 15 people including a Canadian, damaged 90 per cent of its homes and destroyed a prison, leaving


Crackdown on online fraud produces more than 100 legal actions in Europe, Middle East.


XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.  XMSR.O on Wednesday said the number of its subscribers more  than doubled in 2004 to 3.2 million, and it predicted  subscriptions for its fee-based nationwide radio service would  reach 5.5 million in 2005.


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney plans to run a "significant" level of television ads in California and other states that vote Tuesday in essentially a national primary, aides said Thursday, signaling a willingness to aggressively try to derail Republican front-runner John McCain.


Sources: Blackwater guards offered immunity

State Department investigators promised Blackwater guards immunity from prosecution for last month's deadly shooting of 17 Iraqi civilians in Baghdad, according to officials familiar with the matter.


President Bush is sending his national security adviser to the Middle East next week to keep up pressure on Israel and the Palestinians to reach agreement on launching formal peace talks, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.


In Vioxx Settlement, Testing a Legal Ideal: A Lawyerâs Loyalty

Is an attorneyâs fierce devotion to an individual clientâs interests a passÃ© concept?


Computer Associates International Inc. said Monday it has revoked home security and office support benefits to former Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Kumar, who was indicted last week on


Olympic Track Wrap: Holmes Ends Mutola's Dream

Briton Kelly Holmes extinguished training partner Maria Mutola's dream of consecutive Olympic titles Monday with an agonizingly close win in the women's 800 meters final.


Microsoft beats Google to Facebook stake

Microsoft Corp  beat out Google  Inc  on Wednesday in a battle to invest in socializing  Web site Facebook, agreeing to pay $240 million for a 1.6  percent stake in the Web phenomenon.


Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against U.S. Wiretapping

A U.S. appeals court orders a lawsuit against the U.S. National Security Agency for a wiretapping program dismissed.


Forgotten man Darren Fletcher insists he still has a big part to play at Manchester United. With all the chopping and changing Sir Alex Ferguson has been forced into this season, most United fans are scratching


Just in time for the annual rite of difficult family moments, the comedy sequel "Meet the Fockers" topped the Christmas weekend box office in North America with a record


$25 Million in Prizes Is Offered for Trip to Moon

The contest calls for entrants to land a rover on the moon that will be able to travel at least 550 yards and send high-resolution video, still images and other data back home.


Colpita da proiettile alla nuca mentre fuggiva da rapinatori


Pakistani electoral officials hold an emergency meeting on Monday to decide whether to go ahead with a January poll in a nation plunged into crisis by the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto.


2 Iraqi women killed during coalition raid

Coalition forces backed by U.S. aircraft killed eight al-Qaida in Iraq insurgents on Wednesday during a raid that also left two Iraqi women dead, the U.S. military said.


Mel Gibson's new film is meant for mature audiences.


At least 17 people were killed and dozens more wounded by a wave of car bombings in central Baghdad on Monday, most of them in a predominantly Shi'ite district, police and witnesses said.


Kashmir issue dominates Pakistan's talks with India

New Delhi. -- India and Pakistan opened high-level talks yesterday with Pakistan denying that it arms and trains a separatist insurgency in Kashmir and accusing India of human-rights abuses there.


As Fires Rage for Fourth Day, Hopes Rest on Winds Easing

Some relief is expected later today in the gale force winds propelling the wildfires across Southern California, destroying almost 1,300 homes.


The state's attorney general said Saturday he will lead a new investigation into the 1988 murders of a couple whose son served 17 years in prison before an appeals court said he might be innocent.


The Tax Advocate Thinks the IRS Owes Apologies and

The Internal Revenue Service should issue "apology payments" of up to $1,000 to taxpayers whose cases are mishandled, the National Taxpayer Advocate told Congress yesterday.


Christians See Court Appointments as Top Bush Aim

Christian conservative leaders say  their top priority in President Bush's second term is the  appointment of conservative judges to the Supreme Court and  throughout the judicial system.


What New Visa Security Mandates Mean for You

Here's what businesses need to know about Visa's new Payment Application Security Mandates.


Mexico captain Pavel Pardo spared El Tri the ultimate embarrassment. After the squandering numerous chances against little Guadeloupe — so teeny, it's not even its own country — Pardo scored on a curling shot from 30 yards in the second half to give Mexico a 1-0 win Thursday night and a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.


Madrid, 09:56 - CALCIO, MARCA: PER TRATTENERE KAKA' MILAN PRENDE FRATELLO

Il Milan continua a fare il possibile per trattenere Kakà, risponendo alle sirene di mercato...


Digital Domain: Freed From the Page, but a Book Nonetheless

Amazonâs new device could turn out to be the iPod of the written word.


U.N. rights monitors accuse Sudan of bombing Darfur

United Nations human rights monitors on   Friday accused Sudan's military of dropping bombs on villages   in North Darfur, killing and injuring civilians and driving   many from their homes.


Greece's top two athletes, facing a  state prosecutor's investigation over failed drug tests and a  motorbike crash, left the hospital on Tuesday declaring they  were innocent and should be allowed to compete in the Olympic  Games.


Liberal evangelicals, weary of a Republican-centric image, launched a campaign Monday to promote Christian values beyond the issues of abortion and same-sex marriage.


Zarqawi Among 13 Indicted by Jordan in Plot

Jordan's military prosecutor indicted Abu Musab Zarqawi, one of the most wanted insurgents in Iraq, and 12 other alleged Muslim militants Sunday for an alleged al Qaeda-linked plot to attack the U.S. Embassy in Amman and Jordanian government targets with chemical and conventional weapons, government officials said.


Joey Dorsey (15) of Memphis and Savannah State's Wesley West (3) fight for a loose ball during the first half on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.


Huddling near a gas heater in the mayor's office of this small town near Bethlehem, Fatah campaign manager Atef Rabaya is still reeling.


French police were set Sunday to continue questioning accused rogue trader Jerome Kerviel, who investigators said wants to explain his role in the seven billion dollar loss at Societe Generale.


Braced for Battle Over Mobile Opportunities

I'm getting a new mobile phone :) In the whole spectrum of digital opportunities, mobile is where the next big battle lies and I'll be rejoining the fray. It's eight years since Western Mail & Echo bought my first mobile. Four phones later my new one will bear no resemblance to the first.


Davenport loses to Myskina in Kremlin Cup semifinals

Ailing Davenport loses: A weakened Lindsay Davenport lost to defending champion Anastasia Myskina 6-4, 7-6 (7-1) yesterday in the Kremlin Cup semifinals in Moscow but still will regain the No.


Court-Martial Opens in al-Qaida Aid Case

A National Guardsman betrayed his country and fellow soldiers when he tried to pass military information to undercover agents he believed were al-Qaida terrorists, prosecutors charged Monday at the start of his court-martial.


Qualifying for the Pepsi 400 was washed out Friday, leaving several teams out of the seasonâs second race at NASCARâs most storied track.


Two of the largest US airlines - American and Southwest - blame record fuel prices for their poor quarterly results.


Detectives in Liverpool release on police bail a 15-year-old boy they were questioning in connection with the murder of Rhys Jones.


Yahoo adds media playing, languages to messaging

Internet media company Yahoo Inc   said on Tuesday it is adding media-playing features,  large file transfers, new languages and other tools to its  instant messaging service.


Al-Jazeera broadcast Thursday a previously unshown video of the preparations for the Sept. 11 attacks, in which al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden is seen meeting with some of the planners in an Afghan mountain camp.


Two Turkish jet fighters streaked across the mountain peaks near this border village Wednesday as part of an expanding military force gathered to pressure Kurdish rebels to abandon their hideouts in northern Iraq.


At least two people are killed and 70 injured, as a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits south-west China.


Japan's Makoto Tamada grabbed his third pole position of the season before Sunday's Valencia MotoGP after clocking the fastest time in the second qualifying session on Saturday.


When a Murderer Wants to Practice Medicine

It is hard to think of a case in which a murderer should become a medical doctor. Murder and medical practice are simply incompatible.


EU hails Iran's decision to suspend uranium enrichment

Foreign ministers from all European Union (EU) member states, who gathered in Brussels on Monday for a meeting, extended warm welcome to Iran's decision to suspend uranium enrichment.


A woman chased her minivan as it rolled down a steep hill and jumped in before it sank into a pond Wednesday, killing her and two children inside and leaving a third child in critical condition, authorities said.


Farida's son inherited her drug addiction in the womb, and drank her opium-laced breast milk. And when he cried and fussed, she calmed him with specks of opium diluted in tea.


France's Alliot-Marie Says French Won't Evacuate Ivory Coast

French Defense Minister Michele Alliot- Marie said French citizens living in Ivory Coast won't be repatriated because the situation there is getting calmer.


iHoot: Our iPhones expose a Camera Roll bug

Blog: iPhone Camera Roll Bugs, Picture Quality, Lifestyle


The NHL's general managers met for three days in Naples, Fla., last week, and their most substantive decision was to recommend a change in the dreaded instigator penalty.


Wireless tracking systems could be used to protect people and assets, backers of the technology say.


Trump casino business files for bankruptcy; mogul describes filing ...

Donald Trump, who has made prime-time entertainment out of firing people, proved that the real world of business can be just as ruthless when he sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy


State Street Research to cut staff after buyout

The Boston investment firm State Street Research & Management Co. plans to let go 116 employees, or 28 percent of its total staff, according to a filing with city and state officials, a result of its pending acquisition by BlackRock Inc.


Two years ago, I got an inside look at operations at Lenovo Group, the Chinese computing giant that is expected to form a joint venture with IBM to sell PCs worldwide.


Phelps: 6 golds, 8 medals not a bad Olympics, after all

Eight gold medals, an array of new swimming records, breaking the Mark Spitz mythos, becoming the most successful Olympic swimmer in history.


"Apocalypto" battles to top of DVD charts

Mel Gibson's brutal tale  of ancient Maya, "Apocalypto," took the top spot on the latest  national DVD sales and rental charts Wednesday.


Recent attacks in Darfur 'simply unacceptable': UN chief

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called for all parties in the Darfur conflict to show restraint, calling recent attacks in the Sudanese region unacceptable.


Germans seek information on abuse suspect 'Uncle Hans'

German authorities in the Heidelberg area are seeking anyone who may have had contact with an elderly German man who called himself 'Uncle Hans.' The 79-year-old man, who looks more like he's in his 60s, is now ...


Last night, database maker Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) once again extended its $7.7 billion offer for business software provider PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT).


MOSCOW The Russian Tax Ministry on Monday served Yukos with claims for an additional $10 billion in back taxes, bringing the oil company's total tax bill to $17.


It should be easy to find the next "American Idol" in Hollywood, right?


ABC News Tsunami Waves Kill Over 20,900 in Asia

Thai rescuers load empty coffins to be sent to Phuket at Bangkok military airport Monday, Dec. 27, 2004. Rescuers converged on beaches and islands Monday to search for survivors of earthquake-spawned tidal


Putin Gets Duma Nod for Reforms to Boost Power

Russia's parliament backed on Friday President Vladimir Putin's plan to scrap elections for governors under sweeping political reforms aimed at strengthening his grip on power.


Liberians who fled war live in limbo in New York

Recovering in a New York nursing home from surgery to remove a brain tumor, former Liberian interim President David Kpormakpor is relieved to learn that he will not be deported. At least not this year.


Here we go again. Red Sox-Yankees. October. Winner goes to the World Series. Loser goes into an off-season of questions. It all starts Tuesday at the Stadium.


Parties are rushing to enlist expats ahead of October registration deadlines for the Bush-Kerry contest.


GOP to appeal poll-challenger ban in Ohio

The Ohio Republican Party vowed to appeal a federal judge's decision Monday to ban thousands of GOP poll watchers across the pivotal state.


Restructuring of Telecom Italia sends shivers through Italy

Telecom Italia's decision to break up its local fixed network and mobile phone activity got a cool reception by analysts, while government officials voiced fears another industrial jewel could fall into foreign hands.


Catania, 20:13 - CALCIO, LO MONACO: VORREI TORNEO CATANIA-MESSINA-PALERMO

Intervenendo a Stadionews24, l'amministratore delegato del Catania, Pietro Lo Monaco, ha proposto un...


IBM Sales Reorganization Targets SMB Market

IBM is realigning elements of its sales organization to better reach small-to-medium-sized businesses.


There is a juxtaposition of the Manning family football stars on Sunday as New York's Eli continues his march through the postseason while Indianapolis' Peyton heads into offseason oblivion.


China Quietly Rehabilitates Once Reviled Enemy

FENGHUA, China  - The enemy of my enemy is my  friend. It is such an enemy that China's communist leaders are  bringing into play as they struggle to counter the drive for  independence by an island it views as a renegade province.


An opposition-aligned TV station forced off the air by President Hugo Chavez is considering taking its programming to cable, the channel's top executive said.


Pollen from a genetically modified grass has blown on the wind and pollinated other grasses up to 21 kilometres away, says a new study.


With new warnings on an abortion pill, the Food and Drug Administration has given conservative medical advice. Whatever factors may have gone into the change, the FDA must focus on science, not conservative politics.


Guardsmen carry the coffin of the Chinese engineer Wang Peng to the chartered plane at the Chakalala airbase in Islamsbad, capital of Pakistan, Oct. 16, 2004.


In some ways, Reggie Bush is the most unlikely Heisman Trophy finalist. He doesn't start for No. 1 Southern California, and ranks second on the team in rushing and receiving. He's a sophomore, and the previous winners have all been juniors or seniors. Finally, he's often been overshadowed by teammate Matt Leinart, also a finalist for the award.


Wreckage from the Genesis space capsule yielded good news on Friday when NASA scientists announced the solar payload may still fulfill its scientific promise.


Rob Schultz: Packers humbled in loss to Eagles

It only took a half for the Green Bay Packers to find out how the other half lives. They figured it out somewhere between the last of Donovan McNabb's five first-half touchdown


Environment activists plan worldwide July concerts

Environmental activists led by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore announced plans on Thursday for a 24-hour pop concert across seven continents in July to mobilize action to stop global warming.


SAS will raise the number of flights to Berlin, said the group.


Ascoli, 20:00 - CALCIO, ASCOLI: CON IL PALERMO IN PIENA EMERGENZA

Ripresa degli allenamenti oper l'Ascoli in vista della gara di Palermo. Assenti  Delvecchio, Foglio,...


Congo officials claim Rwanda troops attacking

Senior Congolese officials charged Tuesday that Rwandan President Paul Kagame had made good on his threat to invade, claiming Rwandan troops had crossed into eastern Congo and were clashing with militias there.


Feb. 15, 2005: YouTube and Your 15 Minutes of Fame

YouTube makes its debut, and the mass hysteria of video sharing is off and running.


RIM jazzes up BlackBerry for broader appeal

Research In Motion    has leapt into the retail consumer market with products such as  its pink BlackBerry Pearl, a candy bar-shaped e-mail phone  stuffed with multimedia goodies, exposing itself to shoppers'  fickle tastes and competition from Apple's  iPhone.


NBA Nets extend stay in New Jersey by one year

The New Jersey Nets will play the 2008-2009 season at the Meadowlands before moving to New York under a lease agreement announced by the National Basketball Association club.


Arsene Wenger has described a fracas on the Arsenal team bus between Patrick Vieira and Cameroon international Lauren as "a minor disagreement".


Ed Hardin's column: 'Al's boy' comes of age and makes Dad proud

GREENSBORO -- Who knows what was going though Al Geiberger's head Sunday evening. He was a thousand miles away watching on television as his son, Brent, won the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.


Stocks Rally as Earnings Rise, Oil Falls

U.S. stocks ended higher for the  second session in a row on Wednesday, lifted by   better-than-expected earnings from companies such as Texas  Instruments Inc. TXN.N and a retreat in crude oil prices.


Falling gasoline prices in July helped push consumer prices lower for the first time in eight months, indicating that the recent surge in inflation is subsiding.


A methane explosion tore through a coal mine Wednesday in northern Kazakhstan, killing at least 32 miners, injuring three and leaving eight missing, a regional official said.


HAMAS has won significant victories in local elections in the West Bank, the first to have been contested by the Islamic militant movement that is sworn to see Israelâs destruction.


Altro picco a 96,75 dollari al barile sul mercato di Londra


Parigi, 13:24 - CALCIO, KLUIVERT: SONO ANCORA UN CALCIATORE VERO

Patrick Kluivert, ex attaccante del Milan, ha voglia di riprendersi il posto tra i migliori attaccan...


President Joseph Kabila suspended six cabinet ministers and 10 directors of state-run companies Thursday after a parliamentary inquiry alleged they had embezzled government funds.


Consumer spending accelerated in October as a surge in hiring led to the biggest rise in incomes in five months.


A heated rivalry strikes sparks on every subject

The first presidential debate was advertised as make-or-break for Sen. John Kerry, but last night it was President Bush who was on the spot.


Chesney, Dixie Chicks in spotlight at award show

Kenny Chesney won the top prize at  the Academy of Country Music Awards for the second consecutive  year on Tuesday, while the Dixie Chicks received a  crowd-pleasing verbal smack from the show's host.


The EU iTunes Music Store retains the same features and per-song price of 99 euro cents, established in June for customers in UK, Germany and France.


Worldwide semiconductor sales will reach $226bn in 2004, a 27.4 per cent increase from 2003, according to the latest prediction from Gartner.


I expect a breast to be exposed. In fact, I wouldnât be surprised if two or more pop out. It may even turn into an epidemic. The MTV Video Music Awards happen Sunday night.


USC remains No. 1; LSU tumbles out of top-10

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Southern California remained a strong No. 1 in the latest Associated Press college football poll after a 42-10 rout of BYU on Saturday, but the team that shared the national


Charlton, Spurs linked with sacked Chelsea striker Mutu

The Telegraph says Mutu is in rehabilitation and if he comes through that successfully, the Romanian international will be free to join another club next year.


Bush Promises All Who Most Need Flu Shots Will Get Them

President Bush today defended his administration's efforts to provide the public with an adequate supply of flu vaccine, blaming a production flaw abroad for the shortage and pledging that


Smaller Protests Hit Streets of New York

A day after massive street demonstrations, smaller groups of protesters turned Monday to health care, civil rights and economics — areas where they say President Bush and the Republicans convening in Madison Square Garden have failed the country.


Belarus promises to analyze incident with NTV crew

Chief of information department of the Belarussian Foreign Ministry, Andrei Savinykh said the Belarussian diplomats had received a note from the Russian Foreign Ministry over the incident.


Broadcaster must apologise over Shetty race row

A broadcaster at the centre of a racist bullying row over Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty was ordered Thursday to make a series of on-air apologies following the controversy.


Rams keep playoff hopes alive vs. Eagles

ST. LOUIS - Steven Jackson had 148 yards on 24 carries, the best performance by a Rams running back this season, to help St. Louis beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-7 on Monday night.


The Israeli government was to approve Sunday a range of measures meant to ensure a smooth Palestinian presidential election, including granting Palestinians freedom of movement and allowing candidates to campaign in predominantly Arab east Jerusalem


Court dismisses VeriSign's antitrust suit against ICANN

Internet domain name registry VeriSign just can't seem to convince anyone that redirecting misspelled Web addresses to its own site is a good thing.


Germany Proclaims 2005 as - oeYear of Korea

Germany has proclaimed 2005 as the "Year of Korea." South Korean and German officials from the cultural sector signed a joint statement on cooperation after holding discussions in Berlin on promoting cultural ...


Meosphere Adds New Features for Sharing Life Experiences

Meosphere (www.meosphere.com), an  online community where people document the places they've  seen, things they've done and their plans for  the future, announced two new features that give users the ability to  share the very essence of what makes them unique.


'Hacker Safe' Web Site Suffers Security Breach

Despite displaying a security vendor's "Hacker Safe" logo on its Web site, online technology retailer Geeks.com is warning an unspecified number of customers about a possible data compromise.


Per non aver riaperto conferenza servizi su centrale Enel


Taking a leaf from Linux's book, Sun Microsystems will later today make its newly developed Solaris 10 operating system available for free, charging customers only for support.


New Yorkers Still Jittery When Things Go Bang

This time rumors of a car bomb in a  New York City commuter tunnel came from as far afield as  London, and even though they weren't true, it was enough to set  New Yorkers on edge yet again.


Eurozone slowdown 'one-off' says ECB's chief economist

The sharp economic slowdown in the eurozone shown in the latest growth figures was of a "one-off, temporary nature" and growth will rebound to an annual rate


MOJAVE, Calif. -- By the time test pilot Brian Binnie shut down the rocket engine on SpaceShipOne Monday morning, the view out his cockpit windows had turned from bright, desert blue to black.


Ashlee Simpson's crime was not the decision to use a "guiding track" during her performance on Saturday Night Live last weekend.


P&O to Cut 1,200 Jobs to Stem Losses at Ferry Unit

Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co., the UK's largest ferry and ports operator, plans to cut 1,200 jobs and shut routes to stem losses in the cross-channel ferries business.


Note to Politicians -- Singing Can Be Dangerous

One of Britain's top government ministers, under fire over allegations he fast-tracked a visa for his former lover's nanny, may have made a fatal mistake -- breaking into song.


Il patron di Orascom: se fosse in vendita considereremo idea


U.S.-Led Forces Reach Central Falluja-U.S. Source

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. forces punched to the heart  of Falluja on Tuesday after fierce fighting with guerrillas in  Iraq's most rebellious city, a U.S. military source said.


Many Chronically Ill Kids Take Supplements: Study

NEW YORK  - Many children with chronic  medical conditions such as cancer and cystic fibrosis may be  taking dietary supplements that are not part of their  prescribed treatment, a new survey shows.


Despite back-channel overtures from Tehran, the chance for breakthrough contacts between Iran and United States is rapidly dimming.


UN Report: Effect of Sanctions On Terrorist Groups Unclear

A United Nations (UN) report states that although the assets of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda have been frozen, it is hard to tell what this means.


Armed patrol ship to deter illegal fishing in Australian waters

SYDNEY, Australia  - A new Australian patrol ship armed with two machine-guns will scour the country's territorial waters in a "deadly serious" mission to stop illegal fishermen from taking Australia's fish, officials announced Friday.


Astronomers discover a newborn planet in a solar system that is still in the process of forming.


Wildfires prompt antelope hunt in Nevada

A string of wildfires that scorched hundreds of square miles of prime habitat has prompted an emergency antelope hunt and relocation of unprecedented scope in Nevada, state officials said.


How the capital  is commemorating the revolutionary father of modern Italy


Jason Robinson has developed a healthy habit of being in the right place at the right time - and how England will hope that trend continues this month.


NASA: We didn't recognize Nowak was troubled

NASA's boss told lawmakers the agency failed to recognize the troubled mental state of NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak, who faces charges of attempted murder and attempted kidnapping.


Russian troops killed at least 22 rebels  in separatist Chechnya on Monday, including a man officials  said was linked to the assassination of Chechnya's pro-Moscow  president, media reported.


Bernanke: Ready to act if turmoil hits economy

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming  - The Federal Reserve is set to act as needed to limit impacts of financial turmoil on the economy but will not bail out investors who made poor decisions, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday.


UPDATE 2-Out-of-sorts Myskina puts Russia into final

Hot favourites Russia, seeking their first Fed Cup title, will take on champions France in the final after crushing Austria 5-0 on Thursday.


Taxes designed to protect the environment would hit low income families the hardest, new research has found.


Classic cartoons like the Road Runner and Bugs Bunny are extinct. No really, take a look at the bones of these once-great specimens of anvil and rocket comedy. By Daniel Dumas from Wired magazine.


Doctors save the life of a baby by giving her eight blood transfusions in the womb via her umbilical cord.


Premier e sindaco con le mogli, presenti Melandri e Bonino


Report: Global warming big issue in N.Y.

Global warming has emerged as a top New York environmental issue, with accumulated scientific data showing a hotter atmosphere and projecting more radical changes over the next century from automobile and power plant emissions, according to a report issued Wednesday.


Japan and Its Neighbors Scrutinized in Mirrors

It remains safe to say that Japanese choreographers are not yet done milking the repressed-chaos theme.


Serbian mass grave "holds up to 500" Kosovo victims

Serbia will open a mass grave on Tuesday believed to contain up to 500 Albanian victims of the Kosovo war, fresh evidence of Serb atrocities as the U.N. decides whether to grant the province independence.


El Paso Corp. EP.N, the biggest U.S.  natural gas pipeline company, on Monday posted a third-quarter  loss as higher prices for oil and gas failed to offset lower  production volumes.


Ukraine's Economy Booming Amid Inflation

The leatherclad salesman hawking foreign cars at a lot in the Ukrainian capital bragged that the cheapest was a fully outfitted Toyota Camry. Price: $48,000.


Giovanni Arcangioli risponde di furto aggravato


For a few grave weeks after the election in November, it looked as if professional teeth-gnashers like the American Family Association or Concerned Women for America would have little meat to sate their perpetual indignation this holiday season.


Leinart's path similar to that of Manning

If anyone is familiar with the road Matt Leinart faces as he prepares for his first NFL training camp, it is Eli Manning.


EffectiveBrand Showcases Travelocity Travel Search Toolbar  Busy travelers shopping for the right priced flights, hotel rooms, and car rentals have turned to Travelocity on many occassions for their online travel needs. Making Travelocity one of the premier online travel sites - compared with Yahoo Travel and MSN's Expedia. Such popularity in ...


Forces to target 4 'hotspots' in Baghdad

The new push by U.S. and Iraqi forces to reverse a rising tide of violence in Baghdad will target four violent "hotspots" in the city, the American general in charge of the plan said Saturday.


A woman in her 40s is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the chest in a County Antrim park.


"It is the same type of contraceptive that is used by human females around the world," said project manager Ian Walker. "But the tricky part.


He is crafting the 'way forward' by consulting everyone from Iraqi politicians to retired generals to historians.


Judge rejects protesters' bid to move rally to Central Park

An estimated 250,000 protesters yesterday were denied access to the grassy expanse of Central Park by a state Supreme Court judge, leaving the Aug. 29 marchers with a final destination


AP: Somali PM wants U.N. to lift embargo

Somalia's interim prime minister called on the United Nations to partially lift an arms embargo on his country to allow for the deployment of African peacekeepers, which he said are necessary to stop the advance of Islamic radicals.


New York, 22:47 - BASKET, NBA: PRIMA SCELTA ODEN FUORI PER TUTTA LA STAGIONE

Greg Oden, prima scelta dell'ultimo draft Nba, salterà tutta la prossima stagione. Il giocato...


Police in Pakistan arrest five men accused of plotting terror attacks on Shia Muslims during a religious festival.


Takeover target Big Food Group says aggressive competition among food sellers drove down second-quarter sales by 3.3 percent, sparking fears its suitor might drop its bid price.


Japan's prime minister has begun posting English-language messages on the video-sharing Internet site YouTube in an apparent bid to raise his country's international profile.


Prospect of North Korean Missile Launch 'Alarming' to Seoul

South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon said Thursday that intelligence indicating a possible launch of a North Korean ballistic missile is "very much alarming


Israeli FM to petition Britain, France to blacklist Hezbollah

Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom will visit Britain and France next week to shore up support for an Israeli proposal that Hezbollah be added to an EU list of banned groups, public radio said.


Pathologists inspected the thawed remains Wednesday of a missing Dublin criminal whose body was found, frozen rock solid, in the Mermaid Fish Shop.


The author of 'Musicophilia' and 'Awakenings' chats about what he's reading, watching, and listening to.


HALIFAX -- A Canadian submarine with 57 crew on board was adrift in heavy seas off Scotland yesterday after an electrical fire knocked out power to the boat as it was making its maiden voyage to Canada.


HOSTILITIES between Manchester United and Arsenal could well resume after the sides were paired in the quarter finals of the Carling Cup.


Spanish court convicts 47 over links to armed group ETA

Spain's anti-terrorism court Wednesday convicted 47 members of Basque separatist groups over their links to the armed organisation ETA and sentenced them to prison terms of between two and 20 years each.


Palestinian militants offer Israel limited truce

Palestinian militant groups offered to stop firing rockets into Israel in exchange for a cessation of all attacks on the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, an official said on Thursday.


Jobless claims up but economy still growing

The number of U.S. workers filing  new claims for jobless aid shot up last week with its biggest  increase in nine months, raising expectations the Federal  Reserve will further reduce interest rates to stimulate the  economy.


Cybercrime crackdown has nabbed 150 in USA

A summerlong crackdown on cybercrime has resulted in arrests or convictions of more than 150 individuals, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Thursday.


More and more people have literally  found life on the Internet as the estimated $3 billion  fertility industry moves increasingly online.


Theater Review | 'A Bronx Tale': An Innocent Mentored by the Mob

The revival of this solo show, written by and starring Chazz Palminteri, is a rejuvenating act of faith in the complementary powers of acting and storytelling.


Hurricane Jeanne Targets Storm-Weary Florida

Hundreds of thousands of people on  Florida's east coast were told to leave their homes once again  on Friday as deadly Hurricane Jeanne approached for what could  be a record fourth hurricane hit in a year on the storm-weary  state.


Milano, 17:23 - CALCIO, INTER: CHIVU A CENTROCAMPO IN ATTESA DI MANICHE

L'Inter ha effettuato nel pomeriggio l'allenamento di rifinitura in vista del match di domani in tra...


Sears Holdings Corp. said Monday it would appeal a jury verdict ordering the retailer to pay bondholders about $73.5 million in a case stemming from Sears' redemption of bonds after it sold a credit-card business.


A 8 anni aggredito da compagni in bagno scuola a Empoli


Study: Regarding Intelligence, Humans Enjoy 'Privileged' ...

A University of Chicago study sheds light on why intelligence in humans evolved more rapidly than in other animals. 'Humans evolved their cognitive abilities not due to a few accidental mutations, but rather


Halliburton profit rises, tops Street view

Halliburton Co., , the world's second-largest oil services company, said on Monday that second-quarter profit from continuing operations rose 19 percent, topping Wall Street views, helped by new international contracts.


The Seattle SuperSonics did not have Ray Allen and they did not have the momentum. What they did have was the same determination that has carried them through the past seven days, and that turned out to be


Vitamin D may cut risk of colorectal cancer

NEW YORK  - Taking 1,000 to 2,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D each day may safely reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to pooled data from published studies.


We may be watching very colorful TVs thanks to a new stretchable material that bends light, producing every color visible to the human eye. By SeÃ¡n Captain.


Politicians from Northern Ireland's main parties are to begin intensive negotiations aimed at restoring devolution.


Cleveland quarterback Kelly Holcomb had a good practice Friday and likely will start against the Houston Texans in the Browns' season finale Sunday.


Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko were to be the guests of honour at a dinner with Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, at the end of a three-day visit to Britain.


The US space agency is exploring the possibility of developing a massively multiplayer online game.


Saudi Arabia questions need for Opec action on cutting oil supply

CAIRO - Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali Al Naimi said yesterday that world oil stocks were not building too fast and questioned the need for Opec to act on supply with prices still above the groupâs formal target.


Oil Halts Slide on Iraqi Pipeline Attacks

Oil prices stopped a five-day slide on  Friday on renewed supply concerns after fresh Iraqi pipeline  attacks outweighed an end to a three-week uprising in the city  of Najaf.


Crollo blacone, tra i feriti senatore Casillo dello Sdi

Il senatore dello Sdi, Tommaso Casillo, il consigliere comunale, Vincenzo Romano, il segretario della sezione, Giuseppe D'Addio, ed altri due esponenti dello stesso partito sono caduti a terra nel crollo del balcone avvenuto questa mattina a Casalnuovo


Windows Media Player (WMP) no longer feels like a freebie utility thrown in with the OS (think Notepad), but is an application you'll actually want to use.


Attack, party's withdrawal deal blows to Iraq elections

The drive to hold nationwide elections in Iraq on Jan. 30 may have suffered a triple setback yesterday with the suicide car bombing of a major Shiite leader's residence, the


Audizione prof.Torino, Italia e' in una posizione isolata


NEW YORK Martha Stewart must report to prison in less than three weeks, a federal judge ruled yesterday in granting her request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale.


Japanese scientists grow teeth from single cells

Japanese researchers said on Sunday they had grown normal-looking teeth from single cells in lab dishes, and transplanted them into mice.


First lady takes center stage in Argentina race

Argentina's first lady is the overwhelming favorite to win October's presidential election, but a series of corruption scandals and an energy crisis dogging President Nestor Kirchner could affect her campaign.


European stock markets hit fresh  29-month highs on Tuesday, tracking gains in New York and after  HBOS said it will beat forecasts as well as buy back shares.


US man who ate two bags of popcorn a day for years to sue people who gave him his fix


Spaniard Gasol joins Lakers from Grizzlies

The LA Lakers have signed Spanish  forward Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies with three players  moving in the opposite direction.


Republican Fred Thompson, Hollywood celebrity and former Tennessee senator, went from hot to not in short order.


Torino, 19:37 - CALCIO, JUVE; DEL PIERO: SONO SERENO

''Sono sereno, altrimenti non avrei accettato questo incontro: ma Ã¨ una ulteriore dimostrazione di c...


Deutsche Post unit wins 2.3-bln-euro contract for British health service

DHL Logistics, a unit of Deutsche Post, has won a contract worth 1.8 billion pounds (2.3 billion euros, 2.9 billion dollars) over the next 10 years from the British Department of Health, the semi-privatised German postal service said.


Is the H-P Spying Scandal Another Enron?

Politicians in Washington seem to think so, as they made very clear at Thursday's congressional hearing, where many witnesses either took the fifth or denied any personal wrongdoing


Bankrupt No. 7 airline says it will save $300Ma year under terms of tentative labor pact. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Bankrupt airline US Airways announced Friday it reached a tentative concession deal with its


A UK internet service provider is offering broadband that is sixteen times faster than average packages.


The EU insists it will not remove Colombia's Farc rebels from its "terror list", despite recent calls by Venezuela.


Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Bud Kennedy Column: Ivins Would Have Been Happy With Monday's News

By Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Feb. 6--Molly Ivins sure would have enjoyed this Monday morning in Texas.   The governor came out against cervical cancer, and some conservatives still pitched a wall-eyed fit.


Tropical Storm Hits Vulnerable Louisiana Coast

Tropical Storm Matthew sloshed ashore in  a flood-prone area of Louisiana on Sunday, hitting the U.S.  Gulf Coast with heavy rain and a strong sea surge.


Campaigners are to gather at Stockwell Tube station to mark the anniversary of the death of Jean Charles de Menezes.


Archbishop Desmond Tutu warns that poverty in South Africa could explode into social unrest.


Israeli outpost removals likely: Olmert deputy

Israel will likely begin a crackdown on Jewish settler outposts in the occupied West Bank when U.S. President George W. Bush visits the region next week, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's top deputy said on Friday.


Image: Workers guide External Tank 120 into the Vertical Assembly Building at Michoud Assembly Facility. Credit: NASA. The tank, known as ET-120, is set to leave the Michoud Assembly Facility near New Orleans by barge on Friday, Dec.


Chiusa la seconda giornata di consultazioni del presidente del Senato"Non faccio trucchetti. LunedÃ¬ chiudo ma qualche spiraglio c'Ã¨"                                          Crisi, Marini "chiama" Berlusconi "Forza Italia ascolti la societÃ "


Bush, Kerry Disagree on Handling of Iraq

President Bush pressed hard Thursday to undermine Democrat John Kerry as a prospective commander in chief, accusing the Massachusetts senator of waffling on Iraq and sending dangerously misleading signals to friend and foe alike.


Stocks fell moderately today as Wall Street traded nervously and lightly ahead of a decision Tuesday by the Federal Reserve on interest rates.


EDITORIAL: Yule Charity: Free Market at Its Best

By Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach  Dec. 19--Everywhere you look right now, you'll see some organization asking for assistance to help someone in need. You may even start to feel overwhelmed by all the requests.


Penn National to acquire Argosy in $1.4 billion deal

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Penn National Gaming Inc. is acquiring Argosy Gaming Co. for $1.4 billion cash in an effort to turn itself into the nation's third-largest operator of gambling properties.


Intel says to launch quad-core chips in November

Intel Corp. INTC.O will make   chips with four processing cores in November the world's   biggest microchip maker said on Tuesday as it tries to maintain   a lead over rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.AMD.N.


Chinese PM Wen Jiabao urges his country to "have faith" recent bad weather can be overcome, media reports.


U.S. sees Nigerian militant threat spreading

Militants from Nigeria's oil-producing delta are planning to expand their attacks on foreign nationals beyond the Niger Delta region, the U.S. consulate said in a warning on Friday.


Virgin Atlantic is to tow planes to take-off areas in a move designed to cut carbon dioxide output.


Indian farmers and traders, opposed to the entry of private retail giants such as Wal-Mart, are building a chain of superstores as part of efforts to sell their produce directly and stop prices being set by a few big players.


Ministers must ensure there are enough skilled workers in the UK to build the next generation of nuclear submarines, MPs say.


Castro Breaks Knee in Dramatic Public Fall

Cuban President Fidel Castro tripped and  shattered a kneecap in a tumble captured on live television  that raised new questions about the political future of the  communist-run country he has led for 45 years.


Fiat, GM chiefs meet to discuss auto sale

Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne was expected to insist to GM chairman and chief executive Rick Wagoner that the U.S. company honor a "put option," part of a 2000 deal under which Fiat has the right to ...


La Francia respinge il ricatto, Chirac: liberateli

La classe politica francese ha immediatamente reagito in maniera unitaria di fronte alla crisi che si Ã¨ aperta in Iraq dopo il sequestro dei due giornalisti Christian Chesnot di Â«Radio France InternazionaleÂ» e George Malbrunot del quotidiano Â«Le Figaro


Japan's Mixi site unfazed by MySpace arrival

The young founder of Mixi, Japan's wildly popular Internet networking site, has said he was not worried about the arrival in Japan of international sensation MySpace.


Although the jets bearing SWAT teams of Democratic lawyers stayed parked this year, courtrooms have become a permanent part of modern political campaigns.


Here's another cool feature I love about Rojo  - Inline social comments!  When I logged in right now my recent stories showed all my new posts.  Chris had already commented on one and as soon as it displayed the page it showed me his comment (since I'm in his social network).  Of course I can click on the permalink and view all social comments or I can click on his tags and view articles related to this tag.


Afghans Prepare to Vote, Security Fears Loom

Afghans have one day left to make up their minds about who to vote for as their country's first elected president even though threats of violent reprisals by Taliban militants may deter some from casting their ballots.


Cingular Wireless has made a connection with social-networking kingpin MySpace to allow MySpace users to update their online profiles through compatible Cingular phones.


updated 1:49 pm: 150 feared dead in China coal mine explosion

BEIJING _ Nearly 150 miners were feared killed by a gas explosion in a coal shaft in central China, the highest recent toll in a cadence of underground tragedies in the country's


In the workplace, Microsoft Office is as inevitable as drawn-out meetings and bad coffee. But Microsoft's combination of Word, Excel and PowerPoint is not the only way to write, crunch numbers or prepare slideshows. And for home users, it isn't even the best way anymore.


Google goes up against Amazon with book search facility

LONDON - With little fanfare Google has launched a new book search service at the Frankfurt Book Fair, which will allow surfers to find book extracts displayed alongside their normal searches.


Reds elect not to sign Larkin for 20th year

The Cincinnati Reds informed their captain they aren't interested in keeping him around for another season. Instead, the Reds will replace the 40-year-old shortstop with two unproven youngsters.


Will the beverage's new name increase its value to calorie counters?


Baby with heart outside body has surgery

Using a piece of Gore-Tex fabric to make their repairs, doctors performed corrective surgery on a baby born with his heart outside his chest, and said Wednesday that the youngster should be able to lead a close-to-normal life.


Iraq Rejects US Talk of Adjusting Vote Result

Iraq's election body rejected a suggestion in Washington it adjust the results of next month's vote to benefit the Sunni minority if low turnout in Sunni areas means Shi'ites


Rio Tinto agrees to buy Alcan for $38 bln

SYDNEY/LONDON  - Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto Ltd/Plc has agreed to buy Canadian aluminum company Alcan Inc. for $38.1 billion, in a bid to create the world's biggest aluminum company.


League Cup still last on Benitez's trophy list

LONDON  - Liverpool may have battled back from the brink of defeat to book a League Cup semi-final berth but a penalty shoot-out win against Tottenham did nothing to alter manager Rafael Benitez's view of a competition his club have won a record


Tehran correspondent Robert Tait forced to leave after nearly three years of reporting from the country


FDA Encourages Radio Tags on Drug Bottles

Viagra, Oxycontin and some AIDS drugs will be among the first to carry radio chip tracking devices under a new Food and Drug Administration


A frenetic remake of a cult classic shows how each film generation finds its own tone and terrors


After a nationwide search, National Public Radio said Tuesday it hired network TV journalist and former BET personality Ed Gordon to host a new public affairs program targeted at the black community beginning late next month.


Simply Red to split after next tour: Hucknall

British soul band Simply Red are to split up after 25 years in the music business, its frontman Mick Hucknall said Wednesday.


Bob Dylan, whose latest chart-topping release failed to secure a Grammy nomination for the coveted album of the year, picked up two consolation prizes at the awards ceremony on Sunday.


Bin Laden says U.S. plans new Iraqi government: Web

Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden said the United States wants to create a new national unity government in Iraq to control Iraqi oil, build military bases, and dominate the region.


HP today announced that it will be taking pre-orders for the company's branded version of Apple's uber-popular iPod digital music player.


Embattled NATO admits more civilian deaths in anti-Taliban fight

The NATO-led force in Afghanistan admitted to killing more civilians, this time in Pakistan, a day after harsh criticism from President Hamid Karzai about military operations.


Switzerland's struggling national airline Friday announced it had agreed to a 325 million Swiss franc ($258 million) loan from an international banking syndicate.


To Be Happy In Marriage, Baby Carriage Not Required

Children rank as the highest source of personal fulfillment for their parents but have dropped to one of the least-cited factors in a successful marriage, according to a national survey to be released today.


Europe Seeks New Accords With US to Address Global Warming

The European Union is seeking new agreements with the US to slow climate change apart from the Kyoto Protocol that President George W. Bush withdrew from.


"La circolare che esclude i figli degli immigrati prividi permesso di soggiorno Ã¨ un pessimo esempio di politica locale"                                          La Bindi attacca la Moratti "I bimbi non vanno discriminati"


Japan's NTT DoCoMo sees Europe embracing hi-tech mobile phones

TOKYO : Japan's top mobile operator NTT DoCoMo believes Europe will embrace hi-tech telephones and expects a major boost in subscribers on the continent of its i-mode Internet service.


Claims that Ed Black, one of Microsoft's most vociferous opponents, has pocketed millions of dollars in a settlement with the software giant will be greeted with fury by the company's opponents.


Music Review | 'Belshazzar': Babylon, Persia and Israel in Full Voice

One of the most unusual musical moments in Handelâs magnificent oratorio âBelshazzarâ comes when the blasphemous King Belshazzar of Babylon is warned of his impending doom by a disembodied handâs writing on the wall in a mysterious script.


Fierce Clashes in Iraq Kill 36; 203 Hurt

US troops battled Shiite militiamen loyal to rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday in fierce fighting that killed 36 people, including


A university offers discounts to students who pay the full Â£9,000 for their degree course in advance.


SAN ANTONIO - Tourists at the Alamo saw something besides historical exhibits at the shrine of Texas independence. A couple who witnesses say were having sex Sunday at the downtown mission landed in jail, according to police...


Holyfield outclasses Savarese, eyes fifth title

EL PASO, Texas  - Four-times heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Lou Savarese on Saturday and vowed not to quit until he won a fifth title.


Alcoa Shares Fall Most Since April in Europe After Forecast

Shares of Alcoa Inc., the world's biggest aluminum producer, fell the most in almost five months in Europe after the company said third-quarter profit from continuing operations will be below analysts' estimates.


Eddie Murphy has been loved, hated and ignored but now he is back with Hollywood heavyweights rallying around him for his career-redefining turn in "Dreamgirls," a role that may win him an Oscar.


WorldCom's Ebbers Wants Company to Pay Legal Bills

Former WorldCom Inc. chief executive Bernard Ebbers has indicated he will seek reimbursement from the company for his millions of dollars in legal bills.


Castro succession takes shape in Cuba under brother

Whether or not ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro reappears in public this week at his 80th birthday celebration, a successor government led with stealth by his brother Raul appears to be firmly in place.


Modified mice help explain nicotine addiction

WASHINGTON - Researchers in California, using genetically modified mice, say they're closing in on understanding exactly what makes nicotine in tobacco so addictive.


AstroTurf Move Brings Brand Home: Was Invented in RTP

By David Ranii, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Dec. 15--The Triangle company that aims to reinvigorate the iconic AstroTurf brand has returned the artificial grass to its roots without even knowing it.   Scientists in Research Triangle Park created AstroTurf in the 1960s.


Tuesday night's vice presidential debate didn't have the ratings gusto of last week's top-ticket tussle, but its 101 minutes outperformed the lone debate in 2000.


The government is studying a major overhaul of how to test the safety of chemicals, to see if robotic machinery can predict what is toxic as well as animals do.


President Bush said Saturday he wants to hear all advice before making decisions about changes in Iraq strategy, even as it was disclosed that Donald H. Rumsfeld called for major changes in tactics two days before he resigned as defense secretary.


Thousands of Italians are expected to join a protest march against the planned expansion of a US army base.


Microsoft warns of poisoned picture peril

The old bromide that promises you can't get a computer virus by looking at an image file crumbled a bit further Tuesday when Microsoft announced a critical vulnerability in its software's handling of the ubiquitous JPEG graphics format.


South Africa to end racial profiling of blood donors

South Africa is to stop racially profiling blood donors after an outcry over the alleged rejection of blood from black donors because of the risk of HIV.


MIT & DARPA build load-carrying mechanical boots

JackBootâ¢? March-o-Maticâ¢? YompBotâ¢? A team of researchers at MIT have developed a rather clever new twist on the conventional powered exoskeleton idea*. Rather than seeking to amplify the strength of the wearer's own muscles, the relatively simple MIT rig is intended merely to transfer the load of a heavy backpack directly to the ground, which allows very low power consumption.â¦


Denis Macshane Welcomes Macedonian Referendum Decision

UK Europe Minister, Denis MacShane, has welcomed the decision of the Macedonian people in Sundayâs referendum. âThis is a clear signal that Macedonia wants to continue on its path towards full membership


Genova, 17:37 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA; GARRONE: SIAMO MOLTO VICINI A MONTELLA

'Montella? Siamo abbastanza vicini. Certo in un mercato complesso come questo, finche' non è ...


Posh and Becks strip down for hot photos

Victoria and David Beckham, aka Posh and Becks, strip down in steamy photos for the August issue of W magazine. They strike a sultry pose for the cover of the issue, on newsstands July 20, but things get more seductive in a photo spread inside.


Microsoft UK changes mind on distie beauty parade

Lady's prerogative Microsoft has changed its mind on changing its UK broadline distributors.â¦


Olmert says hopes to meet Abbas in coming days

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert   said he hoped to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas   within days for a summit the international community believes   could help revive peace talks.


The United States failed in a planned missile defense flight test on Wednesday as the interceptor missile shut down on its launch pad in the central Pacific, local media reported.


Israelis Lose Faith in New Generation Of Leaders

JERUSALEM, Sept. 16 -- Frustration over the outcome of the war in Lebanon has spurred many Israelis to question the abilities of a new class of political professionals who are stepping into roles long held by the men and women who founded the Jewish state.


THE RULING: Microsoft Corp. lost an appeal at the European Union's Court of First Instance to get a landmark 2004 antitrust ruling and record 497 million euro ($613 million) fine overturned.


IBM buys in-memory database company Solid

IBM is buying Solid Information Technology, a maker of high-performance databases and a close partner of IBM rival MySQL.Solid makes an embedded database with in-memory database engine, which means it can store and retrieve data from main memory, giving faster performance than traditional disk-based systems.That makes it popular for applications that require very fast processing times, such as routing calls in a phone network or trading stocks. Solid's customers include Cisco Systems, Siemens, TeliaSonera, and Nokia, according to its Web site.IBM agreed to acquire the company for an undisclosed sum and expects the deal to close in the first quarter of 2008, IBM announced Friday. It said the deal will enhance its database line-up by adding real-time data access capabilities. IBM rival Oracle acquired an in-memory database two years ago, from TimesTen.The IBM acquisition may be seen as a setback for MySQL, since it marks the loss of independence of another company that makes a high-performance transaction engine for MySQL's database.Two years ago Oracle bought Innobase, which made the most popular MySQL transaction engine. Oracle continues to license InnoDB to MySQL, but the acquisition prompted MySQL to look for alternatives.One of those was Solid, which joined MySQL's storage engine certification program and released an open source version of its database engine for MySQL. IBM did not say in its statement if it would continue to develop the MySQL product.However, MySQL is also developing its own transaction engine, so in the long term it will be less dependant on partners. Called Falcon, the engine is due to ship with MySQL 6.0, which is due for wide release late next year.The acquisition of Solid is IBM's twelfth acquisition this year, it said.


Aussie bin Laden penetrates APEC security

Police decry TV comedy stunt A crack squad of Oz TV comedians - one dressed as Osama bin Laden - today succeeded in penetrating tight defences around the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Sydney, Reuters reports.â¦


Two months after the government recommended that scarce flu shots be reserved for people most at risk, health officials are now worried that tens of thousands of doses could


Nel bollettino mensile l'Associazione Bancaria italiana ricorda come un livello analogo si sia registrato per l'ultima volta nel novembre 2002, 5,55%                                            Abi, volano i tassi per i mutui ipotecari in agosto al 5,63%, il massimo in 5 anni                                                                                I rialzi conseguenza delle decisioni della Bce. In aumento anche le sofferenze del sistema creditizio


SONY, the electronics and gaming giant, said its long-awaited PlayStation Portable (PSP), which can play movies, music and games, had virtually sold out on its home debut today.


Salgono del 22% le vendite col marchio di Monaco


Preoccupations: Minding the Meeting, or Your Computer?

When it comes to laptops in business meetings, itâs not all etiquette, passing electronic notes and Web surfing.


UN resolution calls for immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces ...

New York (AsiaNews/Agencies) - The UN Security Council narrowly approved a US-French resolution late Thursday aimed for an immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces - an indirect reference to 17.


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In a workshop in the city's Mission District, Ally Beran's team of fashion designers is sprawled out over buttons and spools of thread, hoping to stem global warming by stitching new outfits from thrift store finds.


Frightened Indonesians suffer new Sumatra quakes

PADANG BAKUNG, Indonesia  - Frightened residents on Indonesia's Sumatra island huddled in tents outside their damaged homes on Friday, traumatized by the latest of more than 40 aftershocks since a huge earthquake struck two days ago.


Iraq will urge U.S., Iran not to use it as pawn

Iraq wants action not words from a regional conference in Baghdad on Saturday and will urge Iran and the United States not to use it as a playing field to settle their scores, Iraq's foreign minister said on Friday.


British soldiers admit Iraq gun smuggling plot

Four British soldiers have admitted charges relating to an alleged plot to smuggle guns out of Iraq to sell them for cash in Germany, as they appeared at a court martial.


IRAQ: MONITO DELL'ONU A BUSH, UN ERRORE L'ATTACCO A FALLUJA

ROMA - Giornata europea, oggi, per il premier iracheno Iyad Allawi, che a Bruxelles ha incontrato i capi di stato e di governo dei paesi della Ue (salvo il presidente francese Jacques Chirac) ei vertici della Nato.


Liverpool's modern take on the Christmas story is to played out on the city's streets by a cast of 300.


Make me feel brand new Morse is splitting in two and promoting the bosses of two of its acquisitions to lead the new units, the firm said in a statement today.â¦


Washington's Patience is Limited in North Korea Talks

The U.S. goes into a new round of meetings over Pyongyang's nuclear program demanding to see tangible results -- and quickly


Renee Zellweger Plans a Break from Acting

One would not know it from the way she is all over the media promoting her latest "Bridget Jones" film, but Oscar-winning Renee Zellweger is taking an extended break from acting.


World efforts to cut off al-Qaeda funding is hailed as a success by a top US official.


In Finanziaria dieci miliardi di tasse in piÃ¹

Era cominciato con un tonfo di governo e maggioranza sullâarticolo 1 (emendato per la prima volta nella storia), Ã¨ finito con lâassenza di molti parlamentari eccellenti al momento di votare il bilancio.


Judge Michael Chertoff is unanimously confirmed by the US Senate as the new homeland security chief.


World champions Ferrari abandoned plans  for a rival Formula One series on Wednesday with a surprise  agreement to extend the sport's existing commercial agreement  until 2012.


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


At this time of year, the world seems built for birds on the wing.


Sterling was little changed against the euro despite a better-than-expected retail sales survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) for the crucial Christmas trading period.


Al-Qaida Said to Recruit in Latin America

MONTERREY, Mexico - Governments throughout Mexico and Central America are on alert as evidence grows that al-Qaida members are traveling in the region and looking for recruits to carry out attacks in Latin America - the potential last frontier for international terrorism.    The territory could be a perfect staging ground for Osama bin Laden's militants, with homegrown rebel groups, drug and people smugglers, and corrupt governments...


A clothing factory in County Londonderry is to close with the loss of 260 jobs within five years.


Blog: Adobe Digital Editions provides a basic, easy-to-navigate interface for storing, sorting and annotating digital text files--and it may entice you to read more onscreen.


The Bank of Japan opts to keep interest rates unchanged at 0.5% for the seventh month in a row.


Taiwan's Acer to buy Gateway, foils Lenovo

TAIPEI/SHANGHAI  - Taiwan's Acer  will  buy Gateway  for $710 million, creating the world's No.  3 PC maker and doubling its U.S. presence while dealing a blow  to arch-foe Lenovo's  efforts to grow in Europe.


Federal health advisers recommended Tuesday that the government approve the first bird flu vaccine as a stopgap measure


Microsoft breaks its silence on plans for IE, while AOL breathes life into Netscape.


NEW YORK -- Internet advertising revenues jumped 40 percent in the first half of this year, driven largely by the growing popularity of keyword ads tied to search results.


The checkered flag was flying again outside Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Tuesday, the first time in more than a year the organization held its traditional victory celebration. Less than a month ago, few thought that flag would fly anytime soon.


Cassini-Huygens, the joint NASA/ESA/ASI space mission has successfully made a close encounter with Saturnâs moon, Titan. This was confirmed in the early hours of this morning as the first information and


An armed masked man who wounded three people when he broke into their home is given an indefinite term.


NASA on Monday will attempt to set an air speed record when it launches its pilot-less X-43A "scramjet.". Paul Allen was first.


S Korea cuts economic growth forecast for 2004

The South Korean government cut its forecast for 2004 economic growth to below 5 percent on Friday after the release of data showing gross domestic product grew just 0.6 percent in the third quarter from the second quarter.


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Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks with crew members after his qualifying run at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., on Friday. Earnhardt is in second place in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series; he qualified in eighth place for todaysâ race.


Washington Wizards point guard Steve Blake will miss the first month of the season after injuring his ankle in a pickup game. Blake underwent surgery yesterday to remove a chipped bone from his right ankle and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks, which would rule him out of the first 13 games. As a rookie last season, Blake played in ...


BAGHDAD Rebels launched multiple attacks on Iraqi police posts around the city of Tikrit killing 18 policemen and injuring three, while a car bomb in northern Baghdad injured nine people, Iraqi and US officials said Tuesday.


Wired News lets users write wiki article

Wired News readers are getting a chance to shape the news: For an article about wiki collaboration software, anyone may contribute using, what else?, a wiki.


Exxon Mobil Corp. said Monday that executive vice president and board member Harry J. Longwell, 63, plans to retire at the end of the year after serving nine years as a director and 41 years with the company.


Harvard Student Convicted of Manslaughter

A Harvard University graduate student was convicted of manslaughter Thursday for stabbing a teenage father to death with a knife he said he used in self-defense during a fight started by the victim.


Latest R Kelly whistle-blower charged with extortion

A Chicago man who threatened to go public with videotapes he claimed featured the troubled soul star R Kelly having sex with a professional athlete's wife has been charged with extortion.


"Darjeeling Limited" a torturous train ride

VENICE, Italy  - The whimsical and insightful charm that Wes Anderson and his filmmaking pals have displayed in such films as "Rushmore" and "The Royal Tenenbaums" curdles ruinously in the Indian sun that shines so brightly in their smug and self-satisfied new film "The Darjeeling Limited."


Two English women survive two nights down a ravine after their car plunges off the road in New Zealand.


Bernard Kerik abruptly withdrew his nomination as secretary of homeland security last week amid a growing controversy over his background and suitability for the job.


Utah defensive coordinator Kyle Whittingham was hired as the school's football coach to replace Urban Meyer.


NY Says Coins Made of Ground Zero Silver Are Fakes

The "shameless attempt to profit from  a national tragedy" by selling coins purportedly made of silver  recovered from Ground Zero was halted on Wednesday, New York  Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said.


Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas meets the German chancellor to press for support for a unity government.


Baghdad endured a third day under curfew on Sunday as the government sought to keep on a lid on seething anger that has killed hundreds in the past three days.


Lo ha detto Montezemolo su vertenza con Gm


The U.N. climate panel agreed its starkest warning yet on Thursday that human activities are causing global warming that may bring more droughts, heatwaves and rising seas, delegates said.


House approves tax, energy, health care bill

The House of Representatives on  Friday approved legislation that extends popular tax breaks,  opens the Gulf of Mexico to new oil and gas drilling and  cancels a scheduled pay cut for doctors who treat the elderly  under Medicare.


Australia's Colorado Sees FY Net Up In Excess Of 30%

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Colorado Group Ltd. (CDO.AU), an Australian footwear and clothing retailer, said Monday it expects net profit for the fiscal year ending Jan. 29 to be over 30% higher than that of a year earlier.


Thieves break into N.H. Dem headquarters

Burglars have broken into Democratic Party headquarters. No, you're not having a flashback to 1972 and the infamous event that ultimately led to the greatest scandal in U.S. political history and the downfall of Richard Nixon's presidency.


Tornadoes swept through southern Missouri at dawn Thursday, damaging homes and businesses and killing a 7-year-old girl a few hours after another twister touched down in Kansas


Is winning an Oscar a curse or a blessing?

It's awards season in Hollywood, with all red carpets leading to the Oscars. But winning that prestigious award can sometimes lead to nothing more than bad roles and even oblivion.


Linspire, Wal-Mart Partner on Low-Price Linux Laptop

Not too long ago, the sub-$500 computer was a dream, now it's a CompUSA commonplace. And now, thanks to a partnership between Wal-Mart and Linspire Inc.


China's sports system delivers, but at a cost

China's state sports system certainly has its critics but many of those who have benefited from it are convinced it remains the secret of their country's sporting success.


Arsenal come from two goals down to earn a point against Portsmouth at the Emirates Stadium.


Views you can use to get clues on the news.


Lifestyle: 14 December 2004, Tuesday. A fresh acting star has swept the Missis Bulgaria World 2004 title in a ceremony that took place in Varna, the country's main coastal city.


U.S. forces kill al Qaeda leader in Iraq: govt source

U.S. forces killed the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, Egyptian militant Abu Ayyub al-Masri, in the western Iraqi town of Haditha on Wednesday, a government source said on Thursday.


The Samsung device has at least twice the density of any graphics memory available today, offering gamers much richer textures and imagery, the electronics giant said.


Symantec Could Become Global Player in Software Market

Symantec's takeover of Veritas could transform the firm into a "disruptive influence" in the software market, but risks failure if it does not manage to integrate product lines.


Witness accounts from people who saw the huge waves triggered by an earthquake off the Indonesian coast.


TAMARA AUDI: Sox fan oddly troubled by Series

"C'mon Cardinals! Don't let 'em walk over you like this!" It was 10:15 pm Wednesday, 3-0 Red Sox. What's wrong with that?


Grammy-Winning Producer Perren Dies at 61

Grammy Award-winner Freddie Perren, who produced records for Gloria Gaynor, the Jackson 5 and the "Saturday Night Fever" album, has died. He was 61.


Iran Accuses U.S. of Faking Persian Gulf Video

An unnamed official disputed the authenticity of a video showing Iranian speedboats near an American convoy.


The FBI's failure to roll out an expanded computer system that would help agents investigate criminals and terrorists is the latest in a series of costly technology blunders by government over more than a decade.


State's treasurer says Job cuts don't deviate from pledges

BOSTON (CBS.MW) - Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy Cahill said Bank of America's pledge to honor employment commitments in New England - even as the bank cuts 4,500 jobs -- shows the bank is living up to its promises.


Bush Wants $80B More for Iraq, Afghan Wars

As Congress started to digest a new Bush administration request of $80 billion to bankroll wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, its top budget analyst on Tuesday projected $855 billion in deficits for the next decade even without the costs of war and President Bush's Social Security plan.


Gillette Co. chief executive Jim Kilts to HJ Heinz Co. chief executive Bill Johnson: Pour it on. Kilts and Johnson are betting their goods on their hometown teams when the Patriots play the Steelers in the AFC Championship game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh tomorrow.


Color me orange: Ukraine's opposition bastion shows its true colors

Orange has seeped into all nooks and crannies in Ukraine's western city of Lviv -- orange gowns pose in window shops, orange standards flutter from flag poles, orange ribbons are tied around policemen arms.


Book Tells Of Dissent In Bush's Inner Circle

Karl Rove told George W. Bush before the 2000 election that it was a bad idea to name Richard B. Cheney as his running mate, and Rove later raised objections to the nomination of Harriet E. Miers to the Supreme Court, according to a new book on the Bush presidency.


Women Going Back on Hormone Therapy-US Study

About a quarter of US women who stopped taking hormone replacement therapy after it was found to raise the risk of heart disease and some cancers have gone back on it, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said on


Courtney Love pleads not guilty to assault with a deadly weapon after being accused of an attack with a bottle.


Yoga Teacher Convicted in Killing of Dancer

Paul Cortez, an actor working as a yoga teacher, was convicted today of the throat-slashing death of Catherine Woods, a dancer who worked as a stripper.


The Patriots host the Broncos Sunday night, which will give safety Rodney Harrison another chance to wonder what might have been.


General Mills Inc. on Tuesday  reported a steeper-than-expected drop in quarterly net income  due to higher food ingredient costs and stepped-up spending on  promotions.


China military modernization aimed at parity with US: intel chief

China's military modernization is aimed at achieving parity with the United States and not limited to its drive for reunification with Taiwan, the US intelligence chief said Tuesday.


Charlton boss hails Rommedahl's "perfect ending"

Dennis Rommedahl grabbed an injury-time winner for Charlton in the south-London derby against a Crystal Palace side who were left to rue a missed penalty.


High Court to Decide Sentencing, Death Penalty Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court begins a new term on Monday that will decide important cases on federal sentencing rules, the death penalty for juveniles and the medical use of marijuana.


Turkish parliament deadlocked over president

Abdullah Gul falls short of target in second parliamentary vote but should triumph at third time of asking next week.


Congress to examine mortgage rating firms

Lawmakers this fall will consider stricter rules for credit rating agencies amid criticism they failed to accurately assess -- or warn investors about -- the risks that mortgage investments posed to financial markets.


St. John's will not participate in the Big East postseason tournament because of the penalties the basketball program imposed on itself earlier this season.


Last week, Jim and Barbara Lehman were busy at home in Alexandria, Minn., planning a trip to Ireland for next May to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.


Bluegrass Staple Skaggs Back with 'Strings'

NEW YORK (Billboard) - After several years spent exploring  the roots and branches of bluegrass music with his recordings,  Ricky Skaggs is satisfying his critics with an album of all new  material.


Castro Near Death, U.S. Intelligence Chief Says

Cuban President Fidel Castro is very  ill and close to death, Director of National Intelligence John D. Negroponte said yesterday.


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France calls for Iran investment boycott

"We must negotiate right to the end"  The French government has asked the country's biggest companies not to invest in Iran, as the tension mounts over Tehran's nuclear ambitions ahead of a meeting this week of the world's big powers. via MSN Money


Prosecutors to Rest Murder Case Against Actor Blake

When the prosecution rests on  Monday in the trial of Robert Blake, it will have spent five  weeks trying to show that the murder of his wife was a project  that the veteran actor had spent months rehearsing.


Princes to read at Diana memorial service

Princes William and Harry are to give readings at the service marking the 10th anniversary of their mother princess Diana's death next week, royal officials said Saturday.


Viacom Inc.  has demanded that  Google Inc.'s  online video service YouTube pull down  all of its video clips after they failed to reach an agreement,  the company said.


Via announces 1-watt Eden ULV processor for mobile devices

InfoWorld - Via Technologies has developed a processor that consumes a maximum of 1 watt of power and is intended for use in mobile devices and embedded applications.


Pierre Gemayel, scion of Lebanon's most prominent Christian family and a leading opponent of Syria, was gunned down Tuesday in a brazen daytime hit. The assassination threatened to intensify Lebanon's power struggle between the U.S.-allied government and the Syrian-backed Hezbollah.


Equity curtain falls on actor Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid has been banned  for life by Actors' Equity Assn., the labor union representing  American stage actors, and fined more than $81,000 for his  alleged actions during the Seattle production of the musical  "Lone Star Love," which was scheduled to come to Broadway until  producers canceled it.


US Stands by Powell Comments on Iran Nuke Threat

The United States on Friday defended its charges that Iran was working to fit a missile with a nuclear warhead and dismissed doubts about the reliability of its intelligence on the Islamic republic.


A flash-based iPod from Apple? Not so fastâ¦

Alleged Apple Flash iPod 'partner' signs with Rio The Register


President Hugo Chavez threatened on Saturday to take control of banks that fail to meet state-imposed loaning requirements designed to benefit Venezuela's farmers.


(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:


COLUMBUS, Ohio Dec 10, 2004 - The man who shot former Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and three other men to death at a nightclub was obsessed with the popular heavy metal band and made bizarre accusations against it, a onetime friend said in


Thatâs Crainâs New York, as Distinct From Craigâs

Name-squatting on the Internet is nothing new, but one public relations firm has found a novel use for it in promoting a nascent awards and networking program.


Milano, 16:21 - CALCIOMERCATO, PARMA; ZAMAGNA: DIFFICILE CHE VENGA LUCARELLI

"In questi ultimi giorni al Parma sono stati accostati molti giocatori, noi semplicemente siamo in a...


Negotiators Agree on Iran Draft Resolution

VIENNA, Austria - The majority of nations at a key meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency agreed Friday on the wording of a resolution meant to curb Iran's access to technology that could be used to make nuclear weapons and setting an indirect deadline on Tehran to meet their conditions...


The driver of the car which derailed the First Great Western train at Ufton Nervet has been named as Brian Drysdale, 48, of Radstock Road, Reading, Berkshire.


For what it is â a romantic comedy about the rivalry between a jealous ghost and a flaky psychic for the love of a veterinarian â âOver Her Dead Bodyâ is not bad.


Baby Cut From Mother's Womb In 'Remarkably Good' Condition

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A hospital spokeswoman said a baby cut from her mother's body is "in remarkably good condition" after the ordeal.


European spacecraft Smart 1 is at the Moon's gateway, the region beyond which the probe is tugged more strongly by lunar gravity than by the Earth's.


McLaren attempting to cut friendly commitments

Steve McLaren has told his England players they have to take responsibility for their performances, British media reported, while giving individual player advice and attempting to cut friendly commitments.


Aon to sell two units for $2.75 bln, boost buyback

Aon Corp , one of the  world's largest insurance brokers, said on Monday it has agreed  to sell two units for about $2.75 billion and will use the  proceeds to buy back shares.


Gesu' non esclude dalla sua amicizia pubblicani e prostitute


Canucks 3, Rangers 0 : Luongo Blanks Rangers, Canucks Win

Roberto Luongo stopped 28 shots for his sixth shutout of the season Thursday as the Vancouver Canucks extended their home unbeaten streak to 13 games.


Haniyeh calls for talks with Abbas's Fatah faction

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, prime minister of the Palestinian government dismissed by President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah, called for renewed talks on Saturday between the factions, Haniyeh's office said.


Resellers may feel the Ingram Micro acquisition of Tech Pacific in the pocket as their credit lines could be cut in half once the two firms join.


Mibtel +0,07%, All Star +0,24%, contrastate altre europee


Two Russian parties demand the resignation of the cabinet over continuing protests against the scrapping of social benefits.


Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor puts her UK tour on hold so she can go on the road with Take That.


Pentair cuts profit forecast on weak pool business

Pentair Inc. PNR.N on Tuesday cut its   earnings outlook for the third and fourth quarters, sending its   shares down as much as 10 percent, as weakness in the housing   market took a toll on its swimming pool equipment business.


MPs unmoved by private equity's case for tax breaks

Business & money: Bosses fail to convince the Treasury that they should pay as little as 5% tax on their investments.


Turkey's leaders vow to "pay any price" to defeat terrorism after the latest attack by Kurdish rebels.


Toshiba Technology Could Boost iPod Classic Capacity

A prototype drive could push future generations of the iPod Classic to 240GB.


La fiction conquista 5.601.000 spettatori, bene Ballaro'


Margine operativo lordo aumenta del 12,3%


Sinai Bedouins Targeted in Egypt Attacks

Salem Hameed has lived in his tin-and-wood hut at the foot of the red mountain range for most of his 42 years. Asked where he's from, his answer is not Egypt or Sinai or Taba, but al-Karadma — the name of his clan.


NEC says 2 desktop power units caught fire in Japan

NEC Corp.  said on Monday there had been two cases of overheated power unit parts used in its Japanese desktop computers catching fire, but no one was injured.


Tsunami Toll Jumps to Over 125,000, Fear Lingers

DigitalGlobe satellite images released on December 30, 2004 show the shoreline area of Banda Aceh on northern Sumatra in Indonesia, before and after the devastating tsunami that struck Asia.


OCEANIA/ISOLE SALOMONE - I giovani delle Salomone pregustano lÂatmosfera della GMG Honiara (Agenzia Fides) - Un momento di preghiera, comunione, condivisione, festa. Tre giorni in cui i giovani delle Isole Salomone hanno potuto pregustare lÂatmosfera speciale della Giornata Mondiale della GioventÃ¹: tutto questo Ã¨ stato il ÂWainoni ...


Singer formerly known as Cat Stevens to return to Britain

The British musician formerly known as Cat Stevens, whose plane was diverted in the northern United States "on national security grounds," is to return to Britain, a US official said.


Advertising: Google to Expand Program, Giving Newspapers a Lift

The company will significantly expand its Print Ads program, in which advertisers purchase ads in newspapers through the Web.


Burton wins pole in Chicagoland qualifying

Jeff Burton figured that if he kept qualifying well, eventually he'd win another pole.


Roma, 12:56 - CALCIO, UNDER 21 IN ALBANIA; CASIRAGHI: GARA MOLTO DURA

La nazionale under 21 è arrivata in Albania dove domani alle 16, a Durazzo, affronterà...


Milano, 14:54 - CALCIO, MILAN;GALLIANI: RONALDO? SE LO CHIAMANO FENOMENO...

Adriano Galliani si gode il grande esordio di Ronaldo a Siena, sempre piÃ¹ convinto che per il Milan ...


Is your school's Web site revealing too much?

Blog: As students return to classrooms, this is an excellent time for schools to review the information they're making available on their Web sites.  Many schools unintentionally place their students at risk.


Australian PM says Aboriginal plan no election stunt

Australian Prime Minister John Howard Monday denied a crackdown on child sexual abuse in remote Aboriginal communities was an election stunt, after a poll found voters saw it as a bid to grab votes.


Coca-Cola Lowers Targets, Boosts Spending

The Coca-Cola Co. is lowering its long-term targets for earnings and sales volume growth amid continuing weakness in key markets including North America. But the world's biggest soft drink company also plans to boost spending on marketing its core brands.


GAZA, SEPTEMBER 27: Armed Palestinians kidnapped an Israeli Arab producer for CNN TV network from a car in Gaza City on Monday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.


Milano, 14:27 - CALCIO, LIPPI: PATO E BALOTELLI TALENTI DEL FUTURO

L'ex ct della Nazionale italiana, Marcello Lippi, al sito www.sky.it parla dei due giovani talenti d...


The British Olympic Association has defended an athletes' contract curbing political activity at the Beijing games.


IPhone Futures Prove to Be a Bad Investment

People who bought IPhones hoping to resell them for a profit find few takers.


Flooding worsened Sunday across parts of Kansas and Missouri, forcing more people from their homes, and meteorologists said it could be days before rivers return to normal following days of drenching rainfall on the Plains.


Edmonton rookie Sam Gagner, who seems to enjoy playing on the road, made the most of his first visit to Atlanta.


No major weakness for Tiger, says mental coach

OAKMONT, Pennsylvania  - Tiger Woods's inability to overhaul Angel Cabrera at the U.S. Open should not be viewed as a pattern of weakness, says Vijay Singh's former mental game coach.


Udine, 17:51 - CALCIO, UDINESE; MIGLIORA DI NATALE, A PARTE BARRETO

L'attaccante dell'Udinese Di Natale ha riniziato ad allenarsi col pallone.  Il calciatore è v...


London Underground (LU) is working to restore services across the network after a three-day strike was called off.


Scratch Bloombergâs Surface, Find a Democrat

The policies Michael R. Bloomberg has promoted suggest that he has a lot more in common with the leading Democratic presidential candidates than with the Republican ones.


D. A US District Court Judge in New York State declared the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act unconstitutional because it does not contain an exception to protect a woman's health.


Holiday season in the video game industry is the equivalent of television's sweeps week, which perhaps is why new reports painting game designers as 21st century-style Dickensian factory laborers are proving especially noteworthy.


Almeno 31 miliziani sono rimasti uccisi la notte scorsa


United Likely to Terminate Pension Plans

Cash-strapped United Airlines said in a bankruptcy court filing today that it "likely" will be necessary to terminate and replace its employee pension plans.


Salad oil may fuel hydrogen car of future

Researchers yesterday unveiled a new fuel: clean, green and also good in a salad dressing. Sunflower oil is light in taste and rich in vitamin E, and Valerie Dupont of the University of Leeds believes it could


Reflections on my visits to 161 college venues

Two ways to get there, they told me. You can take the long way, which is around the mountain, or you can take the short way, which is over the mountain.


Missing Antiaircraft Missiles Alarm Aides

Disappearance of shoulder-fired missiles has prompted intelligence analysts to increase sharply their estimate of the number of such weapons that may be at large.


Western Digital's latest external drive tops out at 1 terabyte. Plus: Handy tool kit keeps road warriors connected. In Gear Factor.


Aveva passato la serata a cena con alcuni amici e colleghi di ...

COLLEFERRO - Assurda tragedia a Colleferro, in provincia di Roma. Antonio Castaldi, 39 anni, di professione idraulico, ha ucciso a calci e pugni la madre, Maria Ranaldi, di 74 anni al termine di un litigio.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown Tuesday met with the top US commander in Iraq General David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker, the ambassador to Baghdad and was briefed about the security situation there.


One of the new features in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is called Spaces. Columnist Ryan Faas takes a look at what the virtual desktop technology will offer Mac users once it becomes available in 2007.


A hedge fund buys a 9.5% interest in the floundering burger chain.


Indonesia's Suharto suffers multiple organ failure

Indonesia's ex-dictator Suharto, who ruled the nation with an iron fist for more than three decades, suffered multiple organ failure on Friday and lost consciousness, his doctors said.


Online Shopper : IÃÂm a Technology Werewolf, Striking Terror Into Gadgets

In my husbandÃÂs opinion, when it comes to technology, whatever the opposite of a green thumb is, I have it.


BlackBerry hit by major disruption in US, Canada

Email and Internet service to BlackBerry cellphones in North America stopped working on Monday, according to US telecommunications giant AT&T.


ADELAIDE: Opener Justin Langer reached his 20th Test century and guided Australia to a commanding 327 for three in sweltering heat on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand yesterday.


Viewpoint: The outcry over Portland, Maine's decision to provide the pill to young girls shows that adults still have trouble talking about sex with each other, much less with our kids


Young Living Plans to Build a Center in Spanish Fork

LEHI -- Young Living Essential Oils, a producer of personal-care products and dietary supplements, has purchased 12 acres in Spanish Fork, where it will build a production and distribution center.  The property is at 150 E. 4350 North.


With Maryland's breeding business falling on hard times, places like the Bonita Farm are forced to find other ways to make money on its land.


The company behind the weekly "Top 20" travel deals email disappoints in its latest quarter.


Seconda la neozelandese Kendall, terza la spagnola Alabau


Fourth-string quarterback Seneca Wallace led Seattle on two touchdown drives as the Seahawks defeated the Packers, 21-3, on Monday night.