RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Suha Daoud Tawil Arafat, 41, has been the focus of resentment and controversy among Palestinians for most of the time that she has been married to the founder and chief symbol of the Palestinian national movement.


Aeroflot-Unicredit e Airone-Intesa vanno avanti


HealthSouth Corp. , the biggest operator of rehabilitation centers, posted a smaller quarterly loss on improved pricing in its inpatient hospitals.


Three Westerners abducted in Iraq; 8 U.S. troops die

Gunmen in police uniforms kidnapped at least three Western lecturers in Baghdad on Tuesday, a witness told Reuters, as eight more U.S. soldiers were reported killed in the deadliest month this year.


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Sept. 19, 2004 - James Wilhoit missed the easy one to tie, then made the tough one to win it. Wilhoit kicked a 50-yard field goal with 6 seconds left after missing an extra point that would have tied the game to give No.


Democrats urge ABC to withdraw 9/11 movie

Amid an election-year debate over  who can best defend America, U.S. congressional Democrats urged  ABC on Thursday to cancel a TV miniseries about the September  11 attacks that is critical of former Democratic President Bill  Clinton and his top aides.


Asia Faces Living Nightmare from Climate Change

The weather predictions for Asia in 2050 read like a script from a doomsday movie.


Man charged with threatening US Vice President

A man was charged on Sunday with threatening US Vice President Dick Cheney during a campaign stop in Michigan, according to the US Secret Service on Monday.


The sports editor of a top Greek daily who investigated the Olympic sprinter scandal recovers in hospital after being beaten up.


The head of the Cartoon Network resigned following the marketing stunt that caused a terrorism scare in Boston and led police to shut down bridges and send in the bomb squad


Thousands Flee as Hurricane Ivan Roars Toward US

Authorities urged over a million people from New Orleans to northwest Florida to flee as deadly Hurricane Ivan churned through the Gulf of Mexico on a track that could bring it onto the US coast by Wednesday night.


Worldwide opinion is increasingly wary of big powers and their leaders, a new global study suggests.


O'Brien finding net often for St. Anselm

Watertown's Chris O'Brien, a Catholic Conference hockey All-Star at Boston College High School who also played at the Berkshire School, has had a standout freshman season at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.


Stenson expects tight match against Ryder rival Johnson

MARANA, Arizona  - Sweden's Henrik Stenson, refreshed after a two-week break, expects a demanding encounter with American Zach Johnson in Wednesday's opening round at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.


His political career in jeopardy, Sen. Joe Lieberman said Monday, "I'm in a big fight here," and looked to Bill Clinton to help him avoid defeat in next month's Democratic primary.


Teams United in Desire to Wait for Players in Labor Dispute

National Hockey League teams appeared  united in their determination to solve the league's economic  problems as the NHL's lockout of players became official on  Thursday.


âBringing the Ocean to the World,â in High-Tech

Researchers are undertaking a mammoth effort to observe oceanic life using fiber optics and the Internet.


Sun burn Mystics, advance to conference finals

An infusion of young talent and a change of scenery has done wonders for the former Orlando Miracle. Reborn last year as the Connecticut Sun, the team landed in the WNBA Eastern Conference


Tal Ben-Haim's first appearance at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground was a game he will never forget. Not only was the 22-year-old Israeli international named man-of-the-match despite the fact Bolton


British death toll from tsunami could approach 200: foreign secretary

Forty Britons have died in the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster and 159 others were missing and "highly likely" to have died, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said, suggesting the death toll could approach 200.


A late goal from Stefano Mauri was not enough for Udinese as they crashed out of the UEFA Cup at the hands of Panionios on Thursday night.


Biggest fine for US accounting firm will settle charges it mishandled Gemstar-TV Guide's books. WASHINGTON  - KPMG will pay $10 million -- the largest fine ever against a US accounting firm -- to


Dato inferiore all'aumento del 2,2% stimato dagli economisti


Now, jail inmate claims to be Manyata's husband

Mehraj Shaikh, who claims to be Manyata's husband, filed an application against Dutt and her in a local court on Friday, alleging that they have violated the Muslim marriage norms.


Murdered Ipswich prostitues left in crucifix pose

The trial of a man accused of killing five prostitutes in Ipswich got under way Wednesday, with the lead prosecutor claiming he left two of the bodies in a "cruciform" shape.


Paulson: need for greater China FX flexibility

The United States needs greater foreign exchange flexibility from China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Tuesday as the dollar continued its slide against most major currencies.


German media company Bertelsmann AG said Wednesday that its net profit more than quadrupled to 521 million euros ($647 million) over the first nine months of this year, citing "very gratifying" business.


Asking questions about the quantum universe is a fool's game: one cannot get a single answer, only a probability. A committee of particle physicists bounced this concept around a table to pose the top nine questions, and a probable path to answering them.


Glasgow, 12:08 - CALCIO, CELTIC; LENNON: SAHA SBAGLIA RIGORE, NEVILLE LO SAPEVA

"Quando Saha, al 90', è andato sul dischetto per tirare il rigore, Neville è venuto da...


BMW sees no signs of U.S. demand slowdown

Germany's BMW , the world's biggest premium carmaker, said in Sunday it saw no sign of a slowdown in the United States and aimed to sell at least as many cars in 2008 here as in 2007.


Mount Asama erupts for first time in five days, shaking nearby ...

Mount Asama's mid-sized eruption set off a loud blast and shook a nearby town. It also sprinkled small bits on ash on downtown Tokyo.


Oct. 12, 2004 -- US health authorities are moving to redistribute millions of units of flu vaccine in an effort to direct doses to high-risk persons who are facing severe shortages this fall, officials said Tuesday.


The home of Londonderry SDLP councillor Pat Ramsey is targeted in a petrol bomb attack.


Bye-bye Bland BT's current chairman Sir Christopher Bland will be replaced by Sir Michael Rake, the current chair of accountants at KPMG.â¦


The SuperSonics came into yesterday's play tied with Phoenix for the best record in the NBA. As of late last night, the Celtics are 2-0 against Seattle.


The company is a second-string wholesaler no more.


Seven killed, 11 wounded in fresh US airstrike in Iraq

Doctors in the Iraqi city of Fallujah say at least seven people have been killed and 11 wounded in a fresh US airstrike. The US military said in a statement that the target was a meeting place for operatives


Police: Surrender of rapper being discussed

People in the Nashville rap community rallied around Young Buck yesterday, while Santa Monica, Calif., detectives seeking him in connection with a stabbing were negotiating with an attorney for his surrender.


Scottish people the world over celebrate the life of Robert Burns in an annual gathering full of whisky, poetry and haggis


Britain expels Russian diplomats in murder row

Britain said on Monday it would expel four Russian diplomats over Moscow's refusal to extradite the main suspect in the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, a move likely to hurt ties and provoke retaliation.


HOUSTON - The U.S. Army will begin withholding 15 percent of its payments on Halliburton Co.'s future invoices for logistical support of troops in Iraq and Kuwait, the oil services conglomerate said Tuesday...


For Merck Chief, Credibility at the Capitol

Something finally went right yesterday for Raymond V. Gilmartin, the embattled chairman and chief executive of Merck & Company.


Burma Extends Democracy Leader's Detention

Detained Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been told she will be held under house arrest until at least next September, a spokesman for her political party said.


Gbagbo puts hard-liner in charge of Ivory Coast army

President Laurent Gbagbo has named a hard-liner as army chief of staff, prompting diplomats to warn Sunday of a possible resumption of hostilities against the rebel-held north of the Ivory Coast.


More than half of all graduates say they cannot afford to buy a home, according to a survey.


Walcott predicts big time for Arsenal's young stars

Teenager Theo Walcott believes he and his fellow young Arsenal starlets are about to make their push for a permanent place in Arsene Wenger's first team.


Decision: Blogs vs. New York Times. For the last couple of weeks I've been emailing with people from the LongNow Foundation and Martin Nisenholtz of the NY Times, to determine who won the bet.  Ultimately we asked the foundation to consider all the argument and make the decision. They published their decision today. It's well worth reading because it answers some of the questions raised by the bet, for example, what is a blog, and how does Wikipedia relate to blogging. I don't agree with everything in the decision, but I do like the result -- we won.  The beneficiary of the bet? The World Wide Web Consortium. I chose them as the charity to receive the proceeds if I won the bet because web standards are what make it all work and the W3C is central to standards on the web.


Al suo 'discepolo' riconosciute attenuanti generiche


Nadal batte Seppi in tre set e riporta la sfida in parita'


One night after he was helped off the floor because of a severe leg cramp, Carter scored 25 points to lead the Nets to an impressive 84-80 victory over the Bulls at the United Center.


"Tony has been nothing short of the perfect husband." Â Eva Longoria, defending her marriage against claims by a French model that she had an affair with Tony Parker in September.


Officer in charge when innocent Brazilian was shot dead insists her decisions on the day were correct.


Stern: Tighter Security Coming In January

NEW YORK -- NBA commissioner David Stern promises new security guidelines for its arenas in the wake of a brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons fans on Nov. 19.


SIA: Chip sales in-line with historic trends

NEW YORK, September 30  - Global semiconductor sales increased to $18.2 billion in August this year, representing 34.


Venduti per 650 mln di euro a societa' di Montezemolo


ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A federal bankruptcy judge has granted approval for US Airways to cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent through February to help the nation's seventh-largest airline stay in business and emerge from bankruptcy...


The Swiss team won a thrilling photo finish over Team New Zealand and clinched the Americaâs Cup on Tuesday, becoming only the third yacht to retain the 156-year-old trophy.


Doppiette di Seedorf e Lucarelli. Rossoneri in dieci per oltre 80 ...

Nella prima uscita in campionato il Milan campione d`Italia viene bloccato sul pareggio dal neopromosso Livorno. La squadra di Ancelotti, in vantaggio al 3` con Seedorf, Ã¨ stata subito raggiunta da un rigore


Norwegian peace mediators voice concern at Sri Lanka's decision to end a ceasefire with Tamil Tiger rebels.


Judge Rules Against Patriot Act Provision

Surveillance powers granted to the FBI  under the Patriot Act, a cornerstone of the Bush  Administration's war on terror, were ruled unconstitutional by  a judge on Wednesday in a new blow to U.S. security policies.


Lecce, 18:15 - Calcio, Lecce: problemi per Vucinic, Bojinov dall'inizio

Il Lecce ha completato questa mattina la preparazione in vista dell'incontro di domani pomeriggio co...


Eseguiti in Calabria, Abruzzo, Lazio, Lombardia, Sicilia


Report: Blair Warned of Iraq Chaos in '02

The government was accused Saturday of misleading the British public over plans for postwar Iraq after a newspaper reported that Prime Minister Tony Blair was warned a year before the invasion that postwar stability would be difficult.


Iraqi Forces Showing Initiative, Bush Says

President Bush said yesterday that Iraqi forces "are beginning to show me something," while he sought to play down his apparent differences with Vice President Cheney about how well things are going in the strife-torn country.


Russia's Yukos oil company has filed for bankruptcy in a Houston court to halt a Kremlin-driven liquidation of the nation's biggest crude oil producer.


US hopes for 'substantial progress' in Tibet talks

The United States said Friday it hoped for "substantial progress" from a new round of talks scheduled in Beijing on Tibet, whose spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is demanding for greater autonomy.


Doug Mientkiewicz, call a lawyer. You're going to need one if you want to keep the baseball you caught for the final out of the World Series.


By Staff Reports  Members of Brazils Kayapo tribe attend a ceremony Wednesday at the Federation of the Industries of the State of Sao Paulo, where they received the SmartWood certificate for management of 3.7 million acres of Amazon rain forest.  (c) 2006 Tulsa World.


Recording Said to Be Bin Laden Praises Attack in Saudi Arabia

A recording broadcast today of a voice that seems to be Osama bin Laden's accuses the ruling dynasty in his Saudi homeland of being the "agents of infidels" and applauds


E.ON chairman hopes to wrap up Endesa deal by mid-April

E.ON chairman Wulf Bernotat says he hopes to wrap up his company's takeover of Spanish electricy utility Endesa by the middle of April.


An eruption this morning at Mount St. Helens released more steam and ash into the air. Today's eruption has been described as much larger than yesterday's.


The night had begun with a sigh of relief -- David Ortiz's heart had checked out normal -- but soon thereafter came the somber announcement that Jon Lester, Boston's prized rookie lefthander, had been diagnosed with cancer.


UK hands control of Basra to Iraqi forces

BASRA, Iraq  - Britain handed over security in Basra province to Iraqi forces on Sunday, effectively marking the end of nearly five years of British control of southern Iraq.


"Osama: The Making of a Terrorist" A cataclysmic awakening

Jonathan Randal admits at the beginning of his book "Osama: The Making of a Terrorist" that he "totally failed to meet Osama bin Laden.


REAL, Philippines -- Rescuers are battling to reach thousands of people left stranded in the Philippines, where storms have left 1,000 people dead or missing.


European Commission hit by fresh dispute

The European Commission was abuzz over a new commissioner on its first day in office Monday after learning he was convicted of embezzlement, the BBC reported.


Recently freed Anwar heads to Germany for surgery

A day after being freed from prison in a dramatic court ruling, former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim obtained a passport yesterday to travel to Germany for specialized back surgery and tested the waters for a comeback in Malaysian politics.


Michigan State got themselves a big fat taste of Ginn this afternoon as true freshman Ted Ginn scored three touchdowns -- one rushing, one receiving, and one on a punt return -- to lead Ohio State to a 32-19 win over Michigan State.


A Roma serata cinematografica dedicata al cinema burkinabÃ© e inaugurazione della mostra dedicata al grande esploratore del continente africano Pietro Savorgnan di BrazzÃ  (1852-1905) Roma (Agenzia Fides) -  VenerdÃ¬ 8 settembre alle ore 21.15, lÂIsola del Cinema presenterÃ  in Sala Visconti una serata dedicata allÂAfrica dal titolo ÂWe want to live tooÂ in collaborazione con il Comune di Roma  e con il sostegno della ComunitÃ  di Sa...


The second-largest cellphone operator in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States said the $4.3 billion deal will create the regionâs first integrated fixed-to-mobile provider.


Subhash Ghai launches four new movies in a day

In a double take, Subhash Ghai threw a grand Aitraaz-Kisna dual party on Sunday night!


Boeing (BA :NYSE - news - research) shares slipped Monday after the plane maker and AMR (AMR :NYSE - news - research) agreed on a deal allowing the parent of American Airlines to defer 54 of 56 aircraft originally scheduled for delivery between 2006 and


Il premier annuncia alla Camera il cambio al vertice della polizia"Sentiremo la Cdl". Ma il leader dell'Udc insorge: "E' una rimozione"                                          Prodi: "De Gennaro sarÃ  sostituito" Casini: "Ennesimo atto di arroganza"


In the days since he was elected to the U.S. Senate, Barack Obama has chatted by phone with President Bush, had his picture in People magazine and appeared several times on national television.


EMC strengthens armour for SMB offensive

Announces raft of new products Comment EMC has announced several new products targeted at mid-market enterprises seeking to more effectively consolidate, backup, archive, and protect their information.â¦


By JEFF GOODMAN  It's all about Greg Oden and Kevin Durant. And for good reason.


Maria Sharapova saves two match points before beating Patty Schnyder to reach the French Open quarter-finals.


L'Empoli vince il posticipo Il Torino sprofonda a meno quattro ...

EMPOLI, 11 OTTOBRE 2004 - Vola l'Empoli. Vola e dopo sette giornate Ã¨ giÃ  in fuga. Hanno fretta di tornare in serie Ai toscani e non stanno sbagliando nulla. L'Empoli batte l'Albinoleffe nel posticipo e


State St. to acquire Investors Financial

State Street Corp.'s cross-town acquisition of Investors Financial Services Corp. for $4.5 billion will mean the loss of about 1,700 jobs, or 6.5 percent of the combined company's workforce, in the first 18 months after the merger, executives said yesterday.


Lakers owner Jerry Buss speaks with Kobe Bryant on Thursday and tells his frustrated superstar he will "pursue every avenue possible" to improve the team.


A U.S. astronaut accused of trying to kidnap and murder a romantic rival for a fellow astronaut arrived back in Houston on Wednesday after she was freed on bail in Florida.


British boy band Busted are going their separate ways — at least for now.


Authorities arrested four al-Qaida members Saturday who were believed to be planning to carry out attacks in the capital, San'a, Yemen's interior minister said.


WHITE HOUSE Two of President Bush's staunchest allies in fighting terror and cutting taxes are stepping down. Attorney General John Ashcroft and Commerce Secretary Don Evans have resigned.


More bodies recovered in China mine blast, pushing death toll to ...

About 50 mine workers were confirmed dead and more than 100 still missing, the government said Tuesday, as toxic fumes unleashed from an explosion at a coal mine in central China slowed rescuers from entering the pit.


Nikkei gira in positivo e conclude a 16.692 punti


Roma, 15:02 - CALCIO, ROMA; PIZARRO: NOI E MANCHESTER ALLA PARI

Il centrocampista della Roma, David Pizarro, commenta il sorteggio dei quarti di Champions League ch...


Â· Cosmetic giant fined for recruitment campaign Â· First big French firm to be convicted of racial bias


BEACH VOLLEY/ WORLD TOUR, PERROTTA-GATTELLI ALL'OTTAVO POSTO

Roma, 6 set. (Apcom) - Il World Tour di beach volley femminile, che nei giorni scorsi ha dato spettacolo a Milano, ha eletto la coppia piÃ¹ forte dell'anno. Come da copione, le brasiliane Adriana Behar e Shelda


Bombing Kills 47 at Police Station in Iraqi Capital

An increasingly bold and organized insurgency seized the offensive again on Tuesday as a suicide car bomb packed with artillery shells exploded outside police headquarters


OGGI SU INTERNET/ITALIA - A proposito di fameÂtre fronti Roma (Agenzia Fides) - La Medaglia miracolosa, padre Pio e la Colletta del Banco alimentare. Fame di Misericordia: la festa della Medaglia Miracolosa. Fame di VeritÃ : Pregando, ma anche sapendo dare ragione della nostra fede e della nostra speranza. ...


Refcoâs Ex-Chief Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Conspiracy

The former chief executive of Refco pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy and fraud charges that carry a possible prison term of more than 300 years.


At least 56 killed in mine accident in China

Beijing: At least 56 people were killed and over 100 are missing in an explosion that ripped through a coal mine in central Chinas Henan Province, local officials said on Thursday.


Quake, Tsunami Devastate Asia, Over 11,300 Dead

One of the most powerful earthquakes in  a century hit Asia on Sunday, unleashing tsunami waves on  coastal areas of Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and Thailand, and  killing an estimated 11,300 people.


By NO BYLINE  A NEW report from MSPs has backed an overhaul of marine legislation, citing the Forth ship-to-ship oil transfer plans as a good example of why change is needed.


Taking the hormonal contraceptive causes a loss in sexual desire in one in six women, scientists said. Four weeks after abandoning the Pill, women who had complained of a lack of desire found their appetite for sex returned.


Suicide bomber kills up to 40 at Baghdad college

A suicide bomber wearing a vest packed with explosives killed up to 40 people in a Baghdad college on Sunday, a day after Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki expressed optimism about a security crackdown in the capital.


The higher gasoline prices go, the more money business Web entrepreneur Jason Toews makes.


Update 1: AirAsia Makes Solid Stock Market Debut

AirAsia Bhd., the first low-cost carrier to be listed in Southeast Asia, made a solid debut Monday on the Malaysian stock exchange, while company officials said they'll decide within two months on plans to acquire 40 new aircraft.


Bush, Kerry Trade Charges on Security, Taxes

President Bush and Democratic  challenger Sen. John Kerry traded sharp accusations on national  security, taxes and jobs on Tuesday, with Kerry questioning  Bush's credibility and fitness to be commander in chief.


Bush and Kerry go head to head on science

In the run up to the US presidential election, the science journal Nature has put 15 questions on current science debates to both candidates.


Dubious distinction worries Massachusetts

What's wrong with the only state to lose residents in new census data?


Londra, 16:25 - TENNIS, ATP QUEEN'S: RISULTATI PRIMO TURNO

Risultati del primo turno del torneo Atp del Queen's (erba, montepremi 680.250 euro).


Champions, il sorteggio Roma e Milan in Europa

Domani ad Atene la selezione delle 'magnifiche' otto del calcio europeo che si contenderanno la Coppa Uefa. Possibili derby in Italia e GB


U.S. aims to turn hostile Pakistani tribes friendly

The United States this year will start spending in earnest $750 million where its troops can't go in the hope of making Pakistan's unruly tribal lands less hospitable for al Qaeda and the Taliban.


"If Russia prevents the council from dealing with this issue ... the process will not stop there. The process then will move outside the council"  By EDITH M. LEDERER The Associated Press Updated 07/18/07 - 5:36 PM Russia rejected the final version of a U.S.-European Union draft resolution on Kosovo's future status Wednesday, setting the stage for a vote ... via The Herald


Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., whose founder is scheduled to begin serving a prison sentence Oct. 8, said it had agreed to work with the television producer Mark Burnett to create


Summer Rituals | Waking the Houses: So Much to Do, So Little Time

Summer on Fire Island starts with a scramble to prepare houses for seasonal residents.


Per il segreto investigativo opposto sul fascicolo 9520


Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 to win the gold medal in the men's Olympic football.


The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, is set to begin debate on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's controversial plan to withdraw Jewish settlements from all of Gaza and parts of the West Bank.


MILLIYET- Only five days are left before the release of the European Commission's progress report on Turkey.


Discrete device turns off televisions, creating a little peace and quiet. Until the yelling starts.


Last American defector in North Korea agrees to tell story

The last surviving American defector to communist North Korea wants to tell his story to put a human face on the Stalinist state which he believes is unfairly vilified abroad, British film-makers said.


Fernando Torres caps a fine display with a hat-trick as Liverpool dump Reading out of the Carling Cup.


Some Lawyers Seek Changes in Vioxx Settlement

Several plaintiffsâ lawyers have asked that some of their clients be allowed to reject the $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement as others accept it.


Direttiva 2004/39/Ce su strumenti finanza in vigore dal 1/11


Truancy in England's secondary schools dipped last autumn then rose again, with many days lost to holidays.


Milano, 15:40 - CALCIO, INTER; MORATTI: CHAMPIONS A PORTE CHIUSE? VEDREMO

Oltre al campionato, al Meazza sono previste prossimamente importanti sfide di Champions League che ...


With the winter influenza season just around the corner, health officials are urging parents and doctors to vaccinate even very young children to prevent a repeat of last year's unusually high death rate among youngsters.


I nerazzurri battono 2-0 il Chievo, i giallorossi si impongono sul Parma 3-0I rossoneri piegano un bel Livorno 2-1 e "vedono" la Champions League                                            Inter alla quindicesima. Roma, formula gol Empoli quarto, il Milan si avvicina                                                                                Rosanero beffati in casa dai toscani (1-0), biancocelesti bloccati sullo 0-0 dall'AtalantaImportanti vittorie per la Reggina a Torino, la Samp con l'Ascoli e la Fiorentina con l'Udinese


Russian School Attackers Threaten to Kill Children

A heavily armed gang seized at least 120  hostages at a Russian school near Chechnya on Wednesday and  threatened to kill 50 children for every one of their group who  was killed, a senior local official said.


Ned Lamont, a multimillionaire businessman from well-heeled Greenwich, has donated $1,500 to Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman's political campaigns over the years.


Alan Thicke has been  hired to host "The Singing Office," a CBS reality pilot that  transforms meager cubicle dwellers into rock stars.


Clinton unveils health care plan in Iowa

Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton, whose first attempt at a health care overhaul fell flat 13 years ago, unveiled a broad proposal on Monday to require health insurance for all Americans and make it more affordable.


Who Will be the Next Polygamist Prophet?

Fugitive leader Warren Jeffs is arrested, but that doesn't necessarily mean the end of his sect


Katie Couric plans to leave Wednesday for an ambitious reporting trip to Iraq and Syria — the CBS anchor's first time in the war zone — in anticipation of a crucial military report on progress of the American effort.


Germany says Syrian foreign minister planning visit

Germany said Monday that Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem was planning a visit to Berlin for talks on the fresh drive for a Middle East peace accord and stability in Lebanon.


Porsche's Camp4 Colorado lets driving junkies slip and slide around a custom racetrack in the snow. And yeah - it's as cool as it sounds.


US, UN Want Jakarta to Clarify Aid Restrictions

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - Leaders in the  international tsunami aid effort expressed concern about how  curbs on the movement of workers and a deadline for foreign  troops to leave would affect relief in Indonesia's worst-hit  Aceh province.


Six people were found shot dead early Monday at a Chinese restaurant in northern Germany, police said.


Sheffield: Torre Treats Blacks Differently

SEATTLE -- Detroit slugger Gary Sheffield had an idyllic view of the New York Yankees when he joined the team before the 2004 season. Sheffield also had a strong friendship and trust with Barry Bonds when he went to California and to train with the slugger one offseason. Those opinions quickly ch...


No matter where he goes, the Cy Young Award always seems to find Roger Clemens, who was halfway around the globe and just off a Japanese bullet train when learning yesterday that he'd won


Ministro dell'Ambiente, facciamo una sorta di par condicio


Adempiere is an ERP Bazaar for Open Source Developers that contribute improvements of Compiere, CRM, Shopfloor, POS, Helpdesk, Financials Accounting, Supply Chain, Knowledge and Business apps in an open and unabated fashion. Focus is on the Community.   ADempiere 331b has its virtual machine for instant testing. This is of the latest binary release 3.3.1.b dated December 5, 2007.  All you need is VMPlayer to open the vmx file and you have the whole machine working within your machine. Pls follow the instructions on AVA from our wiki http://adempiere.com/wiki  Since this AVA is huge about 1.7gigs, I zipped it up with sevenzip (7z) and then split it into 6 smaller files of 79Mbs each.  So you have to download those together with the Create_ava_331b.exe  To extract the combined 7z file (466Mbs), you can either double click it to see if winrar does it for you or you need to install 7z.exe first. (This is already included and tested. Pls refer to   http://sourceforge.net/projects/sevenzip   for background info). Reason for using 7z is of its higher compression ratio than winrar or winzip.    Download all the machine files here http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=176962&package_id=249213&release_id=547389


Ha scelto due abiti per cerimonie in Inghilterra e India


Latin American defense ministers debated forming a regional peacekeeping force Tuesday, while the top U.S. defense official urged nations at a hemispheric conference to work together to combat drug trafficking and terrorism.


Gilead Reports Loss, but Revenue Rose: COST OF ACQUISITIONS OUTWEIGHED HIGHER DRUG SALES

By Steve Johnson, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Jan. 31--Financially burdened by its purchase in November of two companies, Gilead Sciences of Foster City today reported a net loss of $1.67 billion dollars for the fourth quarter of last year.


A challenge to the credibility of Afghanistan's presidential election appeared to recede yesterday as officials said an independent commission would evaluate voting


SUNDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDayNews) -- Here's some back-to-school meal and snacking advice to help protect your children from tooth decay -- the single most common chronic childhood illness, affecting more than half of children aged 5 to 17 years.


Don't Make Me Come Over There-Tapping Into The Power of Symantec pcAnywhere's Improved Connectivity

Learn how Symantec pcAnywhere can extend your IT administration reach and enable you to connect anytime, anywhere. We'll show you tips and tricks for connecting to servers, desktops, and mobile computers, faster and easier. pcAnywhere Access Server, the pcAnywhere gateway, web remote and the host invitation features will also be presented.


JVC shares dive on Kenwood talks with Matsushita

Shares of JVC  dived to a five-year low on news that Kenwood Corp.  has resumed talks with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.  to buy a stake in JVC, after a deal with private equity firm Texas Pacific Group fell through.


Con tasca simile a quella dove lo scrittore teneva taccuino


Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was heckled repeatedly yesterday as he opened a two-day debate in parliament on his plan to pull Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank.


Senior Bowl Opens N.F.L. Scouting Season

This weekâs practices in preparation for Saturdayâs Senior Bowl served as the beginning of an intense three-month evaluation that will culminate with the N.F.L. draft in April.


French president admits relationship with former model Carla Bruni is 'serious'


La rassegna celebra i 50 anni di attivita' della stilista


See whether these stories make you laugh or cry.


IBM wins large consulting contract with Norwich Union

IBMÂ has secured a business-consulting contract with U.K. insurance company Norwich Union that includes some work reconfiguring computer systems but focuses primarily on areas outside of technology, IBM said Thursday.


Japan's top women wrestlers celebrated the start of the 2008 Olympic year by plunging into the icy depths of Tokyo Bay in an extreme training exercise.


ATHENS The United States women's team completed an almost flawless romp through the Olympics, winning the gold medal with a 5-1 victory over Australia - another dominant performance by the best softball team America has ever built.


Conn. reps seek near-universal health coverage

HARTFORD, Connecticut  - Four Connecticut state lawmakers proposed on Tuesday a $900 million program to bring health-care to the state's poor and uninsured, weighing in on a growing national debate over health-care reform.


GASTRIC surgery is a more effective way to fight severe obesity than dieting, according to a Swedish study quoted today. The researchers found people who had surgery bypassing their large intestine were 23


John Robertson may have been given the most ringing of endorsements by Craig Levein, but Hearts' new head coach is determined to stifle the recruitment plans of his predecessor.


Three attacks in Britain come on the heels of warnings from intelligence experts about the heightened possibility of new attacks


Tough new powers to prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults are to be endorsed by MSPs.


Minister to close loopholes allowing NHS to poach nurses from poor ...

The government promised yesterday to close loopholes that have allowed NHS hospitals to poach thousands of nurses and doctors from developing countries with a shortage of medical staff.


Berlino, 19:07 - CALCIO, GERMANIA: WERDER BREMA KO IN CASA

Sconfitta casalinga del Werder Brema in uno dei due posticipi della 18/a giornata di Bundesliga. Il ...


Japanese nuclear plant 'may sit on fault line'

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant - the world's biggest in the world in terms of output capacity - has been shut down indefinitely after it shook violently in the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Japan this week.


Dried-Up River Was the Result of Dam Inspection

By PHIL MULKINS Action Line  Dear Action Line:   What's going on at the Zink Lake low-water dam? There was some sort of temporary dam out there that is now gone. They appeared to be working on the dam, and the river has been dry for a week. -- J.W., Tulsa.


Early warning system, reconstruction focus of summit

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- An ambitious plan to set up an Indian Ocean tsunami warning system is expected to dominate an upcoming gathering of leaders from stricken nations and world donors seeking to prevent a repeat of last week's carnage.


A smattering of Hamas-affiliated security forces, many of them bearded and dressed in blue camouflage uniforms, fanned out on both sides of the breached Gaza-Egypt border Sunday to jointly police the crossing with Egyptian guards


Jump-Start on Slow Trek to Treatment for a Disease

The search for new treatments can be tricky when the disease is fearsome but nearly forgotten because its victims are poor and obscure.


Nine-times major winner Gary Player says he knows some golfers are taking performance-enhancing drugs.


Egypt is doing too little to stop arms smuggling into Gaza, which emboldens the militant group Hamas and weakens rival Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter said on Thursday.


SEC opens probe after Dow Chemical firings -NYT

The U.S. securities regulator is  probing whether two Dow Chemical Co.  executives engaged  in unauthorized talks to sell the company, the New York Times  reported on its Web site on Friday.


NBA Suspends 3 Pacers, 1 Piston for Brawl

The NBA suspended Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson of Indiana and Ben Wallace of Detroit on Saturday for taking part in one of the ugliest brawls in U.S. sports history.


U.N. to Deliver Aid to Haiti After Floods

GONAIVES, Haiti - Bodies lay in growing piles outside morgues as U.N. peacekeepers planned the first major distribution of food and water Wednesday in this city devastated by floods that have torn apart families and left hungry crowds that have mobbed truckloads of aid...


Ga. Crematory Operator Set to Face Trial

Nearly 1,700 relatives of people whose bodies were found scattered across a crematory's property are suing the owner for all he's worth — but that may not be much.


TOKYO -- The truckmaker Isuzu Motors Ltd. reported its profit for the first fiscal half year rose 44 percent, and said Thursday that two major Japanese trading companies are making investments in the company which is allied with General Motors Corp.


Cagliari, 18:20 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI; CELLINO: SERVE UN ATTACCANTE D'ESPERIENZA

"Mi piacerebbe che la squadra fosse ormai pronta ma ancora manca un attaccante d'esperienza ed un es...


Anti-Iraq war campaigner Galloway faces suspension from parliament

A British watchdog recommended Tuesday that MP and anti-Iraq war activist George Galloway be suspended from parliament after a probe into the funding of his campaign against UN sanctions in Iraq.


Seiko Epson unveil updated micro flying robot

Seiko Epson have unveiled their latest wireless flying micro-robot named the FR-II. The successor to the FR robot the latest micromechatronic contraption has a number of improvements.


Hispanics do jobs others in U.S. "won't stand for"

As President George W. Bush's plans for a guest worker program languishes in a backlash against immigration, employers both large and small say they rely on Hispanic workers to keep the economy running.


MIDDLE EAST HORIZON BRIGHTENS WITH HELP FROM EGYPT

Just when the Iraq (news - web sites) war looks to be at its worst, just after Yasser Arafat (news - web sites) has died and the Israelis are still attacking Gaza, just


IBMÂ executives looking for a buyer for their company's PC business most likely did not spend time in Round Rock, Texas. Speaking at a press conference at OpenWorld on Tuesday, Dell founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell said that his company's U.S. facilities give them an edge against other North American vendors.


President Evo Morales launched his ambitious drive to give more power and opportunity to Bolivia's Indian majority on Sunday, officially opening a Constituent Assembly to rewrite the nation's constitution.


Jack Connors and I are sitting on our usual bench at Castle Island. Lunch is the usual, too: couple of hot dogs each, mustard and relish, and we split an order of onion rings, though neither of us needs them. We talk about the governor’s race. We gossip about what’s happening downtown and at the Globe. We talk about how ...


Police raided the Brazilian offices of international security consultant Kroll Inc. and arrested five employees in an investigation into allegations of illegal spying by Kroll during the company's probe of a nasty corporate dispute.


King Kong director Peter Jackson agrees a deal with Microsoft to create a new form of interactive entertainment.


Adobe is providing some new collaboration tools with the release of its Acrobat 8 upgrade. The PDF pioneer also released Acrobat Connect today, a new product line that enables users to conduct Web conferences through online meeting rooms using Flash Player software.


Proposed changes to EU rules will not punish fishermen who cut off sharks' fins and dump the carcasses, campaigners warn.


Britain 'twisted facts' in cultural offices row: Russia

Russia's foreign ministry on Friday said Britain was to blame for a diplomatic crisis over the closure of two British cultural centres and had tried to "twist the facts."


Internet providers are asked to help with the growing problem of teenage suicides in Northern Ireland.


Britain's former Prime Minister Tony Blair converts from the Anglican church to the Catholic faith.


Myanmar troops pour into Yangon after protests

Myanmar's junta poured troops and police armed with rifles into central Yangon on Tuesday in an attempt to end the biggest demonstrations against military rule in nearly 20 years.


China set for at least three Euro golf events

The European golf tour will feature three, and possibly four, tournaments in China next season. The new schedule, released Thursday at the Volvo Masters, begins Nov. 25-28 with the China Open in Shanghai.


Two people have been slightly injured when a package exploded at a business in Wokingham, west of London, a day after a suspected letter bomb blast in the capital.


One failure led to another on Genesis craft

Genesis project officials failed to catch the flaw that doomed the Lockheed Martin-built spacecraft despite extra layers of scrutiny added after two of the company's other NASA probes failed.


Carriers Unite for Future Mobile Networks

A group of cellular operators have joined up to help guide next-generation mobile technology.


Backup catcher John Flaherty decided to stay with the New York Yankees, agreeing Friday to an $800,000, one-year contract. Flaherty, 37, hit .252 in 127 at-bats but was the key to several New York wins, hitting six homers and driving in 16 runs.


Roger Federer beats Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets to reach the last eight of the French Open.


TERRORISMO: IL MEA CULPA DI SENZANI, SONO RAMMARICATO PER CIO' CHE ...

Firenze, 28?ott. (Adnkronos)?- Giovanni Senzani, 62 anni, ex docente di criminologia alla facolta' di magistero di Firenze, esponente dell' ala dura delle Brigate Rosse. Oggi e' sempre convinto che la lotta


Lula rischia ballottaggio con il socialdemocratico Alckmin


German authorities have arrested an al-Qaida suspect, wanted by Spain, charging him with helping to finance the terror network for years.


Millwall midfielder Jody Morris has no regrets about angering Leeds fans following his return to Elland Road. Morris endured a torrid eight months with Leeds after a free transfer move from Chelsea in the


Willcom to tie up with China telecom giant: report

Japanese mobile provider Willcom Inc. will forge a tie-up with China Network Communications Group to expand its low-cost phone business in Asia, a report said Sunday.


THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie tied for the lead at the Target World Challenge on Friday; each shot five-under 66.


Bush and Kerry Trade Barbs Over Security

Democrat John Kerry sought to undercut President Bush on national security Saturday by charging that he was trying to scare voters with talk of terrorism. Bush portrayed his opponent as indecisive and suffering from "election amnesia" with conflicting stands on Iraq.


Yokohama, 13:27 - CALCIO, MILAN VINCE MONDIALE PER CLUB: BOCA BATTUTO 4-2

Il Milan ha vinto il mondiale per club battendo in finale il Boca Juniors 4-2 (1-1). Per i rossoneri...


MySpace agrees to block sexual predators

MySpace.com has agreed with 45 states to add extensive measures to combat sexual predators.


Russia hits back at US in plan to redirect gas to Europe

A Russian plan to re-route a significant amount of natural gas from a huge new field originally intended for the US market to Europe is a political move linked to deteriorating US-Russian relations, analysts have said.


Turkish Captives In Iraq Executed, Videotape Shows

A militant group run by a Jordanian-born insurgent released a videotape showing its members killing three men identified as Turkish hostages, according to al-Jazeera


Italiane rapite in Iraq: Â«Riserbo assolutoÂ»

Il ministro degli Esteri Franco Frattini al rientro dalla missione nel Golfo davanti alle commissioni esteri di Camera e Senato. L'invito del titolare della Farnesina anche ai media italiani chiedendo senso


Tre proiettili accompagnati da lettera con minacce di morte


China's prime minister arrived in Moscow on Thursday for talks with top officials on Russia's bid to join the World Trade Organization and China's efforts to secure a steady supply of Russian oil for its booming economy.


The agreed merger between two of the UK's biggest commercial radio groups, Capital Radio and GWR, signals an era of change in the radio industry.


Alfonso Soriano did a little bit of everything after his Washington teammates showed their leadoff hitter how thrilled they are that he's sticking around.


Start-up Truvia is working with custom-furniture makers to produce one-of-a-kind PCs that hide out in fancy furniture.   Photos: Hide-and-seek PCs


A Red Crescent convoy of emergency supplies entered Fallujah on Saturday amid fears of a growing humanitarian crisis in the Iraqi battle zone as a massive US led offensive against rebels entered its sixth day.


Murder of a reggae star sparks reflection in South Africa

The Christian Science Monitor - He was a man like any other, a 40-something father gunned down while dropping off his teenaged children at a relative's house. But the murder of reggae star Lucky Dube last Thursday, in an apparent carjacking attempt, has forced South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki to make a statement.


Jazeera: Iraq Militants Kill Two Macedonia Hostages

A militant group in Iraq said it had killed two Macedonian hostages whom it accused of spying for the United States, Arabic television Al Jazeera said Monday.


AUSTRALIA will kick off its 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup campaign against hosts Germany following today's draw in Frankfurt. Australia and Germany were drawn in Group A alongside Olympic champions Argentina and African Nations Cup holders Tunisia.


Nobel Laureate Doris Lessing says the 9/11 attacks were 'not that terrible' compared with IRA attacks.


Two Private Planes Violate Bush Air Space

Two small private aircraft violated restricted air space Saturday over two of President Bush's campaign rallies in central Florida, authorities said.


George Mason, U-Va. Take to the Hardcourt

The Patriots will face VCU for the first time since a heartbreaking loss in last season's CAA championship while Virginia Tech gets Jeff Allen back in the lineup.


The last of four US soldiers stands trial for his part in the murder of three Iraqi detainees in May 2006.


Transient Vortex Brings Live Music to Crowd

TRANSIENT Vortex, the official ambassador for HP Pavilion tx1000 Entertainment Notebook, dazzled the crowd at FlyFM's first Campur Chart Goes Live party at The Laundry Bar, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara recently.


Studies find lower dose flu vaccine work as well as full dose

(National) Nov. 3, 2004 - Two new studies compare a 40 percent and a 20 percent dose of flu vaccine to the full dose and found both worked just as well as the standard in healthy young adults.


Obama "fires up" thousands before Iowa poll

Democratic presidential hopeful  Barack Obama fired up thousands of supporters across Iowa on  Wednesday, one day before the first of state-by-state votes to  pick nominees for the 2008 White House race.


Torna nel recinto il plantigrado che aveva provocato danni e protestela Forestale l'ha portata in un ricovero, con l'autorizzazione del ministero dell'Ambiente                                            Trentino, Jurka torna in cattivitÃ  catturata l'orsa indisciplinata


Rice to visit new French leaders, discuss Darfur

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit France starting on Sunday to meet new President Nicolas Sarkozy in a trip experts said would signal a recovery in bilateral ties that frayed over the Iraq war.


Holmgren confident Rice can make Seahawks better

"You know what, I really don't see a difference; I really don't," Rice said Tuesday, when asked to compare the current 42-year-old Rice to the younger version.


Spazio, capsula Genesis precipita nel deserto dello Utha

La capsula spaziale 'Genesis' Ã¨ precipitata oggi nel deserto dello Utah, negli Stati Uniti, a causa della mancata apertura del paracadute nelle fasi di atterraggio. La capsula portava a Terra particelle del vento solare catturate nello spazio.


Boston can clinch the World Series title on Thursday after beating St Louis 4-1 in the third game to lead 3-0.


Packaging Corp. reports fair results but suggests that end-user pricing may be picking up.


EU presses US to follow suit, after Russia ratifies Kyoto

The European Union executive welcomed the Russian parliament's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on global climate change -- and immediately called on the United States to follow suit.


Syracuse fired football coach Paul Pasqualoni yesterday, eight days after a 37-point loss in a bowl game -- and less than a month after giving him a vote of confidence.


Avv. Lipera a Mastella: ''Rischia di morire da detenuto''


Sepracor and GlaxoSmithKline ink a deal to market Lunesta worldwide.


ASIA/TAIWAN - La Chiesa cattolica ha ospitato questÂanno i Giochi Sportivi Ecumenici 2006: una iniziativa annuale per contribuire al progresso del cammino ecumenico a Taiwan Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) - LÂEcumenismo a Taiwan ha avuto una lunga storia e si Ã¨ sviluppato con diverse iniziative in tanti campi, come ad esempio lo sport. Infatti ogni anno si tengono i Giochi Sportivi Ecumenici che vedono la partecipazione di tutt...


Contro i pronostici Traian Basescu, candidato della coalizione di centro-destra, ha vinto il ballottaggio per la carica di Presidente della Romania. Il Paese esce col fiato sospeso dalla campagna elettorale


Blair arrives at Vatican for audience with pope

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie arrived at the Vatican on Saturday for a private audience with Pope Benedict XVI.


Gaza Violence Dents Hopes of Middle East Peace

Israel struck back with missiles at Gaza  Strip militants Monday after five Israeli troops were killed in  a resurgence of violence that has dented hopes of peace after  Yasser Arafat's death.


Special prayers are held at the tomb of Mother Teresa in Calcutta to mark the 10th anniversary of her death.


An artificial intelligence company next month will unveil plans for a program that will help its AI software "learn" by interacting with humans in virtual worlds.


OPEC maintains oil output for now despite price drop

OPEC will keep its oil output near a   25-year high despite a $13 fall in the crude price since   mid-July, ministers said on Monday, but the group left the door   open to a supply cut before the end of the year.


Pakistan says holds suspects planning big attacks

Pakistan has arrested up to 10 al Qaeda suspects, including two Egyptians, suspected of planning major suicide attacks against the government and the U.S. embassy earlier this month, ministers said on Saturday.


Rod Brind'Amour scores the 400th goal of his career to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-3 win over the struggling Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.


Sinclair Broadcast Group aired a program Friday night featuring material from a documentary critical of John Kerry. The show devoted as much coverage to


Uganda's security forces routinely torture suspects, the Human Rights Commission says in its annual report.


Il segretario Ds: ora il tema e' affidato al Parlamento


Manovra da 33,4 miliardi. Prodi: "Grande redistribuzione delle risorse"L'opposizione: "E' macelleria sociale". E minaccia di scendere in piazza                                            Fisco, tornano le cinque aliquote "EquitÃ  e sviluppo" nella Finanziaria


Kurd in N.Y. trial denies any links to terrorism

ALBANY, New York  - An Iraqi Kurd charged in a   bogus plot to kill a diplomat testified on Thursday that he has   never associated with terrorists and doesn't believe in   violence.


Pro-Russian faction threatens break up of Ukraine over disputed election

The crisis over Ukraine's disputed presidential election intensified Sunday, as a key eastern province called a referendum on autonomy and the opposition demanded the current president fire his prime minister, ...


Grayboxx adds user reviews and goes nationwide

Local search site launches nationally, adding user reviews to implicit recommendations based on transactions in the neighborhood.


Census Bureau Introduces New Economic Indicator

Sept. 14, 2004 --A new economic indicator released Monday showed that overall services revenue in the US increased 5.4% in the second quarter of 2004.


Il Maestro, Loredana lascia poco spazio a dialogo artistico


âUsing the computer more pleasurableâ with Mac OS X Leopard

âThe grace of Leopardâs interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update,â reports Elsa Wenzel . Awarding it an âExcellent 8 out of 10,â Wenzel maintains that Leopard not only âmakes Macs more enticing than Tiger did,â but that it âmakes it far easier to find documents and applications than Windows Vista. Leopardâs interface niceties made the daily mechanics of using the computer more pleasurable. Mundane chores, such as finding files and backing up data, become a visual treat.â


This past week's summit on the future of health care in Ottawa wasn't so much a gong show, as I predicted in the days leading up to it.


Bologna, 18:35 - CALCIO, BOLOGNA: MARAZZINA INFLUENZATO, NIENTE TRIESTINA

Non c'è Massimo Marazzina tra i convocati del Bologna per la gara con la Triestina. L'attacca...


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


Billups beats buzzer to give Pistons late win

Chauncey Billups hit two free throws with a tenth of a second left to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 87-85 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.


Flintoff powers England to book date with Australia

SOUTHAMPTON (England): Andrew Flintoffâs remarkable summer continued as his blistering 104 off 89 balls propelled England to a Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia.


Livorno, 18:31 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: SQUADRA SUBITO AL LAVORO

Il Livorno è tornato subito ad allenarsi in vista della gara di mercoledÃ¬ sera al "Granillo" ...


Is It Time to Stem Asia Deficits With a Weak Dollar?

There is likely to be strong U.S. pressure on much of Asia next year, not just China, to allow a major depreciation of the dollar.


Even funeral processions aren't safe from rudeness

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Firefighters attacked for trying to put out fires, doctors assaulted in emergency and now even funeral processions aren't safe from the ruder elements of British life.


One person dies and another is injured in a house fire in the west of Edinburgh.


Milano, 18:24 - CALCIO, PULVIRENTI: TORNIAMO A STADIO MASSIMINO PER NUOVO INIZIO

''Immagino che questo periodo sia servito a tutti quanti noi per potere fare un esame di coscienza, ...


Internet service provider EarthLink  Inc. on Tuesday reported its quarterly profit more than  tripled, boosted by cost controls, but sales fell short of  analysts' expectations.


Bush Calls for 'Full Investigation' Into Gemayel Killing

The United States and other nations today strongly condemned the assassination of Lebanese Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, a prominent anti-Syrian political leader who was gunned down in Beirut, and President Bush called for a "full investigation."


British researchers have trained dogs to detect bladder cancer by smelling urine. Six dogs were trained to detect odours in urine.


Freshman Bennett will get to tee off on Wolfpack

The contest took place after practice Tuesday. Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski wasn't asking for much. "If you can keep it between the lines, you've got the job," he told freshman Billy Bennett and junior Steve Aponavicius before watching a series of kickoffs from his two kickers and wide receiver Brandon Robinson , who was looking to expand his duties.


Iranian Hardliners Unhappy with Nuclear Deal

Iranian hard-liners are angered over a  deal Tehran has agreed with the European Union to suspend all  activities related to its enrichment program in a bid to end an  international standoff over its nuclear program.


Fewer teens in the US are engaging in sex, according to a study released by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Between 1995 and 2002 sexual activity among teenage girls and boys declined significantly and teen contraceptive use improved.


Australia reports a slowdown in economic growth, as the country continues to struggle with a severe drought.


Hutchison joins Vietnamese firm for 655 million dollar investment

Hutchison Telecom has signed a deal with a Hanoi-based firm to launch a third generation (3G) mobile phone network with total investment of 655 million dollars over 15 years.


Writers Vote to End Strike, Putting Hollywood Back to Work

Hollywoodâs writers made it official, ending their bitterly fought strike at the 100-day mark by an overwhelming margin.


U.S., Allies Protest Annan Claim on Iraq

UNITED NATIONS - Secretary-General Kofi Annan's claim that the war in Iraq was illegal drew strong protest from the United States and its allies but little comment from the war's opponents, who appeared unwilling to revisit the question.    The U.N...


Palermo, 18:28 - CALCIO, PALERMO; ZAMPARINI: GUIDOLIN MEGLIO DI MANCINI

Maurizio Zamparini vuole battere l'Inter: ''Se domani sera il Palermo dovesse vincere con almeno tre...


Scientists Find 178 New Species in Oceans

Marine scientists say they have discovered 178 new species of fish and hundreds more new species of plants and other animals in the past year, raising the number of life-forms found in the world's oceans to about 230,000.


Supreme Court Bars Anti-Abortion Group Ad

The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to allow a Wisconsin anti-abortion group to run political ads this fall that criticize Democrats.


Update 2: EU Is Willing to Cut Airbus Subsidies

The European Union said Tuesday it will accept cuts in subsidies for Airbus Industries only if Washington reduces aid for its main trans-Atlantic competitor, Boeing Co.


KABUL, Afghanistan Oct. 7, 2004 - The Afghan government on Thursday blamed drug smugglers not Taliban or al-Qaida fighters for a bomb attack on interim leader Hamid Karzai's vice presidential running mate


A staff member is sacked from an Armagh hospital over claims of leaked confidential information.


Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski said Wednesday that Hungary's decision to pull out of its troops from Iraq will not influence his country.


Bin Laden says U.S. seeks to exploit Iraqi oil

Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden accused Washington of plotting to take control of Iraq's oil and urged Iraqis to reject efforts to rebuild a U.S.-backed national unity government there.


Once again, a good cast and a good idea have been sacrificed on the slippery altar of soppiness.


Tests couldn't find a reason why Carolina Panthers defensive end Mike Rucker had an irregular heartbeat against Philadelphia on Sunday.


Valencia, 19:09 - VELA, LUNA ROSSA RIPRENDE GLI ALLENAMENTI

Terminato il programma di partecipazione a regate internazionali, il Team velico di Luna Rossa si &e...


Oracle's Ellison on a short-lease in BEA Systems merger announcement

Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who's know for his fast-moving, ad-lib quips and occasional outlandish statements, faced the painful task of putting it in slow-mode Tuesday, in announcing the mega-merger BEA Systems acquisition.


Angry man Rajasekhar returns, this time round to cleanse the political system in his latest film Evadaithe Naakenti.


Iran steps up confrontation with Europe on nuclear deal

Iran yesterday stepped up its confrontation with European countries as its Supreme Leader threatened to break off negotiations over its suspect nuclear weapons programme.


Figures from radio, theatre and television attend a memorial service for the late broadcaster Ned Sherrin.


Overcharging suit against Cingular goes forward

InfoWorld - Washington State's highest court on Thursday let a class-action lawsuit alleging overcharging by Cingular Wireless go forward.


Kurt Busch and Kasey Kahne did what they had to do. Greg Biffle didn't, and now faces a difficult road ahead. Busch won his second straight road course pole on Friday, wheeling his No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge through the 11-turn Watkins Glen International course at 122.966 mph to knock Kahne (121.845 mph) to second.


Tom Coughlin's first season with the New York Giants might be very similar to his start with the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars.


Operations at six Swift plants suspended: Swift

Operations are temporarily suspended at the six Swift & Co. meat plants that were searched by U.S. immigration officials early on Tuesday as part of an identity-theft investigation, the company said.


Fioroni: ora chiarimento, tutti siano responsabili


Researchers to Probe Algae on Lake Shore

Researchers are going scuba diving in Lake Michigan later this month to try to learn why an increasing amount of stinky green algae is accumulating on the shore.


La modella ha preparato la pappa di lenticchie con baccala'


Rice grads, professor find flaw in Google

A security flaw that could have caused big trouble for Google and its new Desktop Search tool has been fixed, thanks to a Rice University professor and two of his graduate students.


WC Reeves, Crucial Ally in West Nile Fight, Dies at 87

illiam C. Reeves, a medical entomologist whose pioneering research into the spread and control of mosquito-borne diseases laid the groundwork for the current nationwide efforts to contain the


Bangladeshi judicial commission to probe grenade attack

The judicial inquiry commission, formed by the government to probe into Saturday's grenade attack on the Awami League's rally in the capital, will formally start working from Thursday.


University of Oxford researchers will spend nearly $4 million to study why mankind embraces God. The grant to the Ian Ramsey Center for Science and Religion will bring anthropologists, theologians, philosophers and other academics together for three years to study whether belief in a divine being is a basic part of mankind's makeup.


Jets Make a Habit of Going Down to the Wire

If you are a Jets fan, you have been down this road before. Sunday in St. Louis is "Groundhog Day," back to the future, déjà vu all over again. It is the fourth time in the past five years and the seventh time since 1991 that the Jets have needed a victory in the regular-season finale to make the playoffs.


Poaching feeds and bleeds Russian Kamchatka

For a rare visitor to  the volcanic Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's Far East, no other  custom reveals more about the local economy, lifestyle and  environment than salmon poaching.


US troops in Kuwait quiz Rumsfeld over Iraq safety

KUWAIT CITY (dpa) - Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah met Wednesday with US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.


Oracle Beats Wall Streetâs Expectations for Quarter

The business software firm recorded some of its sharpest quarterly growth in a decade, easing fears it would be bruised by the mortgage crisis.


AMERICA/MESSICO - La Conferenza Episcopale Messicana condanna lÂaborto e lÂinfanticidio come Âcrimini abominevoliÂ CittÃ  del Messico (Agenzia Fides) - La Conferenza dellÂEpiscopato Messicano (CEM) ha definito crimini abominevoli sia lÂaborto che lÂinfanticidio, ed ha espresso il proprio rifiuto ad ogni iniziativa di legge per la depenalizzazione dellÂaborto nella...


Stocks to Open Subdued Ahead of Sales Data

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks are seen opening in a subdued mood with the release of August's retail sales report likely to influence overall sentiment...


A refinery on the Thames Estuary which produces 10 million tonnes of fuel a year is sold by owners BP.


Eagles' McNabb Breaks Completions Record

Donovan McNabb broke an NFL record by completing 24 consecutive passes over two games.


Militants defeated, Lebanese official says

BEIRUT -- Lebanon's defense minister declared victory yesterday over the Fatah Islam militant group, saying it had been crushed after a monthlong military assault on its stronghold in a northern refugee camp and only mopping up remained.


Stocks extend declines after Fed minutes

U.S. stocks extended declines on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's January rate-setting meeting showed policy-makers do not necessarily see core inflation moderating, adding to concerns spurred earlier by stronger-than-expected consumer prices data.


New business group will work with content owners in effort to build products providing digital media throughout the home.


UPDATE 2-Forest lead tributes to "Cloughie"

Nottingham Forest remembered Brian Clough as the architect of "one of the great football achievements of all time" after their former manager died from stomach cancer on Monday, aged 69.


The face of a partially mummified baby boy, wrapped in newspaper since 1957, is haunting -- chilling even. Imagine the shock when a suitcase was opened two weeks ago in a storage locker by a woman in Florida, and there it was, a mummified corpse with his umbilical cord still attached.


A magistrate who refused to deal with a defendant because she was wearing a full veil could face disciplinary action.


Michael Kidd was an award-winning choreographer of exuberant dance numbers for Broadway and Hollywood.


U.N. votes for court on murder of Lebanon's Hariri

In a challenge to Syria, the U.N. Security Council voted on Wednesday to set up a special court to prosecute the killing two years ago of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri.


For the second weekend in a row, the American public made the subtitled Chinese movie number one. The spectacular martial arts battle saga earned an estimated $11.


American Idol finale audience off from last year

The "American Idol" triumph of 17-year-old Jordin Sparks drew nearly 6 million fewer viewers than last year's finale, in the latest sign that U.S. television's highest-rated show may have finally hit its peak.


Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik says he and his fiancee, weather presenter Sian Lloyd, have separated.


Police probing suspicious package reports in DC

Police were investigating reports on Tuesday of suspicious packages at three locations in the U.S. capital, including one near the White House that was later determined to be harmless, officials said.


Richard Sutcliffe BRYAN ROBSON'S reply to the question 'do you feel you have anything to prove?' on being confirmed as West Bromwich Albion manager yesterday was as telling as it was succinct.


Revolutionary? Review It's midnight and all over the country videogames fans are freezing their butts off while they wait in line to get their mitts on Nintendo's newest - or maybe not, if they haven't pre-ordered. Yes, the Wii goes on sale today, though Reg Hardware has been lucky enough to have enjoyed the company of Zelda and co. in its warm, dry office for a few days now. And boy have we worked up a sweat...â¦


Pescara, 19:32 - CALCIO, PESCARA: OK ANCHE FELCI, FERRANTE E GIMENEZ

Allenamento di rifinitura del Pescara in vista della gara di domani sera contro il Bari. Il tecnico ...


Unable to garner enough Republican support, Senate Democratic leaders said yesterday that they are abandoning a bipartisan effort to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq by next spring.


Roma, 22:53 - CALCIO, LAZIO: ROCCHI OPERATO AL SETTO NASALE

Tommaso Rocchi è stato operato in serata dopo la frattura del setto nasale rimediata in uno s...


Veggies a 'perversion of nature': Official

Also suffer from 'low boiling point', claims Pravda We know how you lot like your scientific analysis: adequately researched, well-balanced and backed with solid evidence.â¦


Il Presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, ha nominato oggi Senatore a vita, ai sensi dell'articolo 59, secondo comma, della Costituzione, il Poeta Mario Luzi per aver illustrato la Patria con altissimi meriti nel campo letterario ed artistico.


Voting stations opened Sunday in Estonia's first Parliamentary election since joining the European Union, with last-minute polls predicting the governing coalition would stay in power.


Paul Pierce scored 26 points and Gary Payton added 18 Friday as the Boston Celtics broke a three-game losing streak with a 108-103 victory over the Washington Wizards.


British health officials Friday said their U.S. counterparts knew in mid-September that problems at a drug-manufacturing plant in England could disrupt influenza vaccine supplies to the United States.


Supreme court won't review Illinois tobacco case

The U.S. Supreme Court let stand on Monday a ruling that threw out a $10.1 billion verdict against Philip Morris USA in a lawsuit that accused the Altria Group Inc. unit of misleading consumers about the risks from smoking "light" cigarettes.


The debates remind us first of the need to maintain and build a broad, powerful, and INDEPENDENT peace movement, not tied to any candidate.


UN Warns of Possible Epidemics in Quake-Hit Asia

The United Nations warned on Monday of  epidemics within days unless health systems in southern Asia  can cope after more than 15,500 people were killed and hundreds  of thousands left homeless by a giant tsunami.


Ten dead in Pakistan blast, nationalists claim responsibility

A bomb planted by suspected nationalists killed 10 people and injured at least 21 when it exploded near a military truck in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, officials said.


Blog: Li Gong to head up efforts at making Firefox China's browser of choice.


US troops turn fire on insurgents in Mosul

US FORCES launched a large ground and air offensive against insurgents in Mosul yesterday in an effort to retake areas lost to the rebels in heavy fighting last week.


Buoyed by cheering crowds and bolstered by more than $1.3 million a day in TV ads, Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton raced through the final hours of an unpredictable Super Tuesday campaign across 22 states. The Republican race turned negative on the eve of the busiest day in primary history.


Lione, 16:37 - CALCIO, LIONE: SMENTITO PASSAGGIO ABIDAL AL BARCELLONA

Nessun accordo tra Lione e Barcellona per il trasferimento in blaugrana del giocatore Eric Abidal. L...


It was two hours after Olympic Airways flight 411's takeoff from Athens that an anonymous man telephoned a Greek newspaper and said calmly that a bomb was on board.


Oil prices have fallen further below $50 a barrel as, with the result of the US presidential elections still difficult to predict, traders cashed in positions.


Canada's Eric Lamaze jumping at Beijing chance

After missing the 1996 and 2000 Olympics over failed drug tests, Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze believes he is finally heading for his Olympic debut in Beijing.


Animal-human embryos need human rights, bishops say

Hybrid animal-human embryos created for  medical research should be viewed as human and permitted to  develop into children, Roman Catholic bishops have urged the  British parliament.


Hilton defends Britney's "partying ethics"

Socialite Paris Hilton has come to the defense of the "partying ethics" of her new best friend, Britney Spears, whose all-night clubbing has led to criticism that she is neglecting her two young sons.


Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday renewed her pledge to ensure the United States fulfills its obligations to veterans.


Southwest Airlines' package of $117 million in cash, loan payoffs and preferred stock purchases was selected as the winning bid at the bankruptcy court-approved auction for certain ATA Airlines Inc.


NAKURU, Kenya  - Ethnic fighting killed at least 12 people in Kenya's Rift Valley and uprooted thousands more on Friday, undermining hopes of an end to weeks of unrest.


'Black Friday' brings crowds to local stores

VISTA ---- "The biggest shopping day of the year" are seven words that can send agoraphobics, those folks with fears of crowds and public places, into panic attacks.


E3 Preview: Ten Announcements We'd Like to See

Gamers have their expectations trained firmly on this week's E3 conference. Before the fireworks start, here's a list of the top ten announcements our boys at Games.net would like to see.


A U.S. military plane carrying three U.S. senators and one member of the House of Representatives came under rocket fire Thursday night and had to make evasive maneuvers as it left Baghdad for Amman, Jordan.


EU, Coke Strike Deal, End Antitrust Probe

Coca-Cola agreed to a range of  concessions on Tuesday that the European Commission said would  be enough to wrap up a five-year antitrust case against the  world's largest soft drinks maker.


Detainees Depict Abuses by Guard in Prison in Iraq

Detainees from Abu Ghraib prison testified that guards ruthless beat them and forced them into sexually humiliating positions.


Si' a interventi fiscali ma non fare operazioni elettorali


After remnants of Hurricane Gaston hit Richmond, Michael Wright's 1999 Honda CR-V sat under water just blocks from his office for three days before a towing company hauled it away.


'Sulle pensioni non abbiamo ceduto a sinistra radicale'


United Pilots Ratify Tentative Labor Deal - Union

Pilots at UAL Corp., parent of bankrupt  United Airlines, on Thursday overwhelmingly ratified a new  contract which will allow the airline to cut wages and get rid  of traditional pensions but will give the pilots future  financial concessions.


Thousands of Paraguayans queue for vaccines against yellow fever, after a rare outbreak of the disease.


5 Israeli soldiers killed; Barghuti pulls out of presidential race

RAFAH (Gaza Strip): Five Israeli soldiers were killed Sunday when Palestinian activists blew up a tunnel under an army post in Gaza, as jailed intifada leader Marwan Barghuti pulled out of the Palestinian elections.


The Object Management Group (OMG) is in the process of voting on whether to approve Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.0, the latest version of this specification for model-driven development. InfoWorld Editor at Large Paul Krill talked about the subject with Brian Selic, IBM Distinguished Engineer and co-chairman of the OMG task force on UML 2.0.


Wound dressings made of ground shellfish exoskeletons save lives by stopping extreme bleeding in emergency situations. By Aaron Rowe.


Recreational vehicle maker Fleetwood  Enterprises Inc. FLE.N on Tuesday said quarterly earnings  rose on improved results at its mobile home division.


Pelosi settles battle over climate panel

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has agreed to a compromise that ends a three-week turf battle with one of her most powerful and senior committee chairmen over a special panel on climate change.


Australia's Foreign Minister says he's confident of progress in talks on a regional free trade area, during this week's meeting of South-East Asian nations in Laos.


Marine biologist Dr Rosemary Gales inspects a dead dolphin 29 November 2004 on King Island in Bass Strait off Australia's south coast where 80 whales and dolphins died after stranding themselves.


2 Prep Schools Donât Meet N.C.A.A.âs Standards

The N.C.A.A. announced Monday that it would no longer accept transcripts from two schools that had sent dozens of talented athletes to high-profile college athletics programs.


BearingPoint May Strive for Adaptability

Company's interim leader acknowledges criticism by investors and analysts that the company has been slow to adapt to changes in the market in recent years.-Ellen McCarthy


BAGHDAD - The Iraqi government remains determined to expel the Blackwater USA security company and is seeking legal ways to overturn a US-imposed decree that exempts all foreign bodyguards from prosecution under local laws, officials said yesterday.


Drug Partnership Introduces Cheap Antimalaria Pill

The medicine is the first product of an innovative collaboration between a drug company and a medical charity.


Wives Burdened by Ex-N.F.L. Playersâ Dementia

Neither the league nor the playersâ union consider dementia a football-related condition.


If Tedy Bruschi's responses yesterday are any indication, forget about the Patriots including themselves in any discussion of dynasties in NFL history.


U.S. inflation fears startle tense share markets

Asian share markets, already ragged after five months of turmoil, fell deeper on Monday as rising U.S. inflation and high oil prices fanned concerns the Federal Reserve may be unable to make deeper rate cuts to prevent a possible recession.


Coup charges cap Mark Thatcher's long, checkered career

One of Britain's iconic names is back, in bizarre circumstances tailor-made for the country's boisterous tabloids. Sir Mark Thatcher - son of British political legend Margaret Thatcher, titled


Polymeals - the Recipe for a Longer Life?

If you enjoy good food and don't like the idea of taking pills to reduce the risks of heart attack or stroke, it could be time to try the Polymeal.


President Bush's stalled anti-terrorism agenda edged forward Tuesday, with a rebellious House member rewriting her bill on wiretaps more to his liking and maverick Senate Republicans reopening talks over how to handle detainees.


Tim Henman puts in a battling display before his Grand Slam career ends with a 7-6 2-6 7-5 6-4 defeat to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the US Open.


Rebels Leave Najaf Shrine, US Forces Pull-Out After Truce

Baghdad, August 28 (NNN): In the wake of the truce between the two sides, rebels have left Najafâs Imam Ali mosque and US forces are pulling back from the hostile region.


Finger-thin cables tie Internet together

The lines that tie the globe together by carrying phone calls and Internet traffic are just two-thirds of an inch thick where they lie on the ocean floor.


One Day Searchers May Quit Googling and Start ChaCha-Ing

By Kevin Maney  Coming out with a new search engine must be like coming out with a new ketchup.  Heinz makes the default ketchup -- the dominant ketchup. Someone might make a "better" ketchup, but that's simply missing the point.


Fox, Tribune to auction some ad space on Web sites

Fox Interactive Media, Tribune and   LookSmart are among major media owners who will auction   non-premium advertising space to generate more revenue from   existing Web pages.


Singaporeâs âBurger Kingâ nearly chokes on world record

SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man broke the world record for stuffing the most hamburgers into his mouth at one time as part of a weekend competition to break 10 obscure Guinness World Records, press reports said Monday.


Competitive Fly Fishing to Take Center Stage in May

All of the fly fishers who have wondered how they would fair in competition can test their skills May 4-6 at the Fly Fishing Team USA Midwest Trials on the Muskegon River.   The top anglers could earn a place on the U.S.


Stormy weather in eastern Spain on Friday forced the cancellation of 49 flights from Barcelona s El Prat Airport, said authorities.


A jury's $1.52 billion judgment against Microsoft hangs a sudden, unexpected cloud over MP3. This could be the opening open-source advocates have been waiting for. By Eliot Van Buskirk and Evan Hansen.


Court deals blow to alleged 'Web crammers'

FTC alleged in 2003 complaint that defendants had failed to disclose the terms of Internet service packages.


Syracuse, Off to a Fast Start, Wins Tournament

Facing two Top 25 teams in two nights in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, the Orange handled both with relative ease.


Bush Pushes Proposals for Social Security

President Bush acknowledged the dicey politics of Social Security as he urged Congress to approve his plan to add personal accounts to the system. With the system in financial straits, he said, any political price is worth paying.


Georgia's PM Found Dead, Gas Poisoning Suspected

The prime minister of ex-Soviet Georgia was found dead on Thursday in a bizarre gas poisoning that robs the inexperienced president, Mikhail Saakashvili, of a steadying hand to help run his turbulent country.


La tragedia in mattinata, scoperta solo nel pomeriggio


Labor May Tell Democrats Ã¢ÂÂPlease DonÃ¢ÂÂt Come to DenverÃ¢ÂÂ Over GovÃ¢ÂÂs Veto

The national AFL-CIO is warning that it could pull its support for Denver as the site of the 2008 Democratic presidential convention because of a legislative dispute with Colorado Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter Jr.


U.S. Treasuries prices rushed higher on  Friday after the monthly payrolls report fell short of Wall  Street forecasts and reduced the risk that the Federal Reserve  might have to be more aggressive in raising interest rates.


Under pressure from both the U.S. and its own citizens, Guatemala is trying to crack down on its corrupt adoption business


Tony Blair promises a "frank discussion" with Vladimir Putin over the Russian leader's nuclear missile threats.


Sheriff's Dept. sued in medical bill dispute

Several of the largest health care providers in the county have sued the Sheriff's Department, claiming they have been shortchanged by at least $1.2 million over the past 15 months for medical care given to sick jail inmates.


The pound falls against the dollar amid continuing uncertainty over when Tony Blair will leave Downing Street.


There was a time when European scouts could find undiscovered talent at the African Cup of Nations for a pittance.  Now, unless your business card reads Chelsea or Barcelona, most players are out of your price range.


If your identity is being used by someone else, then his overdose is not your business.


Pakistan failing to keep Kashmir pledge - India

India's ruling Congress party accused Pakistan on Saturday of not keeping its promise to halt support for Kashmiri militants fighting against New Delhi's rule in the disputed Himalayan region.


Tony Blair is Chastised for Deploying More of His Troops

Prime Minister Tony Blair faces strong dissent from British lawmakers over a decision to redeploy some of his countryâs troops to Baghdad, as per a request from US government officials.


Credit issuer says data lost for 650,000 customers

A computer tape containing personal data of 650,000 customers of about 230 retailers including J.C. Penney Co is missing, credit card issuer GE Money said on Friday.


CBS âEarly Showâ Tries a Revised Format, Again

The networkâs affiliate stations will carry the full first hour of the two-hour âEarly Showâ for the first time.


(InfoWorld) - eBay will once again advertise on Google's U.S. AdWords network, but its spending on it will be significantly lower. eBay will start turning on its U.S. AdWords ads on Friday, ending aÂ 10-day pulloutÂ that made headlines worldwide and was seen as a sign of the companies' deteriorating relationship. eBay has determined that it doesn't need to spend as much as it did before the ad blackout, eBay spokesman Hani Durzy said Friday. "In general, our AdWords spending will be significantly lower than it was before," Durzy said, declining to be more specific. eBay reallocated its U.S. AdWords budget to other advertising channels and found that it isn't as dependent on AdWords as it thought before doing this test, Durzy said. By spending part of its AdWords budget elsewhere from now on, eBay will obtain better value in terms of traffic to its marketplace, he said, adding that the AdWords blackout was never intended to be permanent. eBay shocked the Internet industry when it pulled its ads off of the U.S. AdWords network early last week. eBay is the largest paid search advertiser in the U.S., and Google is the country's largest paid search ad network. In March, eBay ranked first in the U.S. among paid search advertisers with 802 million sponsored link exposures, or 4.1 percent of the total, according to comScore Networks. Its position is even stronger if one factors in eBay's comparison shopping engine, Shopping.com, which ranked third on that list with 357 million sponsored link exposures, or 1.8 percent of the total. Meanwhile, Google topped the list of search engine referrers, handling 57.3 percent of all paid search ad clickthroughs, comScore said. Yahoo took a distant second place with 26.1 percent of clickthroughs. At the time of the ad pullout, eBay characterized the move as a regular "experiment" similar in nature to tests it runs regularly to determine the best mix for its advertising spending. Yet, a source told IDG News Service that the move was an angry reaction to Google's plan to throw a party in Boston last week to attract eBay merchants who would be in town to attend the eBay Live annual seller conference. Apparently, eBay's top brass took exception to Google's party, whose purpose was protesting eBay's decision to forbid merchants in its marketplace from using Google's Checkout online transaction system. After eBay turned off the ads,Â Google cancelled the party, but eBay kept the ad blackout in place until today, when it will be lifted. Google and eBay have increasingly become competitors in areas like online payments, where Checkout and eBay's PayPal compete, and product listings.


Hurricanes hit Berkshire Hathaway's profits

Berkshire Hathaway, the investment group run by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, has reported its lowest quarterly profits for more than two years after it was


Ricoverata con varie ferite ma non e' pericolo di vita


PrintsMadeEasy.Com Offers Consumers Free Personalized Greeting Cards

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Feb. 26  /PRNewswire/ -- PrintsMadeEasy.com, the worldwide leader in online printing solutions, today released an innovative online tool for consumers to design and print personalized greeting cards, for free, at http://www.printsmadeeasy.com/greetingcards.


Up to 60 protected gray seals have been killed off the west coast of Ireland in what a wildlife group described as slaughter.


Kelly Holmes will beA aiming for a second Olympic titleA when she runs todayA after her sensational win in the 800m final in Athens.


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Body Raises Officials' Suspicions: Investigators Work to Confirm the Identity and Cause of Death of a Man Whose Body Was Found Tuesday in Rural Sedgwick County.

By Tim Potter, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.  Jan. 31--A passing motorist spotted a man's body -- lying frozen to the ground in a field near Bentley on Tuesday morning -- and Sedgwick County sheriff's detectives are treating the death as a homicide.


Nokia, Vodafone to start software cooperation

Mobile technology firm Nokia has  sealed a deal with operator Vodafone Group Plc on customizing  software for the operator's smartphones, the companies said in  a joint statement on Tuesday.


iPhone can take a lesson from Opera's fat browser plan

InfoWorld - Opera Software's plans to beef up its browser so that Adobe Flash Player-like functionality will be intrinsic to the program are a move in the right direction.


"Hell's Kitchen" serves another win for Fox

NEW YORK  - "Hell's Kitchen" kept the ratings warm for Fox, giving the network a primetime win Monday night.


Woman Dies After Waiting in Flu Vaccine Line

A 79-year-old Orinda, Calif., woman collapsed and died after waiting more than four hours to obtain a flu shot at a local Safeway supermarket, the Contra Costa Times reported Friday.


More Job Cuts Seen at European Investment Banks

Job cuts at European investment banks are set to accelerate, suggesting the sector is not too optimistic on revenues and is feeling the pressure to boost returns by clamping down on costs.


A film completed by Anna Nicole Smith before her death will be released on DVD in May, distributors say.


As it turns out, we were all looking elsewhere when Reggie Miller made what may well be his final appearance in Boston.


The limousines have been charged up, the hairdressers and stylists have worked their magic and the stars are ready to stroll down the red carpet in dresses that have been begged, borrowed or -- perish the thought -- bought.


LONDON, Oct 22 (IPS) - The Women Deliver conference held in London last  week has reminded a lot of people in the world of healthcare how  much more they need to deliver to make pregnancy and childbirth  safer for women.


Two masterpieces by Edvard Munch, which were stolen from an Oslo museum two years ago, are found.


Antonio Papale era affiliato al clan camorristico Ascione


The Pope invites Muslim envoys  for talks on Monday to try to smooth relations after a speech that offended the Islamic world.


China warns worst not over in weather crisis

China warned Saturday the worst was not over in its national weather crisis as desperate holiday travellers jammed transport hubs and others endured bitter winter storms without power or water.


Alex Barnett scored 21 points, DeVon Mosley added 17 and John Ball grabbed 10 rebounds Friday night as host Dartmouth ended a four-game losing streak with a 73-56 victory against Harvard. The teams split the season series.


Bits : Googleâs Market Share Grows and Grows and Grows

Googleâs share of the search market keeps growing, and no one seems willing to bet that will change soon. Body:


Ban or No Ban, Celebrex Sales Are Expected to Dwindle

Even if regulators do not force Pfizer to withdraw Celebrex, its prospects are dim if doctors stop prescribing it in the volume they have in recent years.


The decline in church congregations has been slowed by people from ethnic minorities, according to a survey.


When a restaurant called "Hitler's Cross" opened four days ago in a Bombay suburb, the city's small Jewish community was outraged, but there were few other objections.


Amid security fears, president Karzai struggles to talk to Afghans

KABUL  -- A day after Afghan President Hamid Karzai escaped a rocket attack on his helicopter, he slipped away from his US security guards and left the presidential palace to press the flesh among supporters in the capital.


Joseph Estrada's pardon gets the former Philippines leader out of prison  -- and could potentially get his successor, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, out of hot water


Houston's Sancho Lyttle, right, is fouled by Purdue's Natasha Bogdanova, left, in the second half in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004.


TOKYO -- Price cuts for the PlayStation 3 video game console are among the factors Sony is studying as it seeks to break even in its money-losing gaming business next fiscal year, a company executive said Wednesday.


Australia may not want to go to war with China, but it could get dragged in by the US, writes Robert Ayson.


Pentagon chief says Somalia strike possibly ongoing

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates declined to comment on Sunday about Friday's U.S. naval strike on targets in Somalia, saying it was possibly an ongoing operation.


Taser to Increase Stun Gun's Power: NY Times

Stun gun maker Taser International  Inc., responding to a news report that its newest weapon failed  to subdue some suspects, said on Friday it is providing  software that lets stun guns fire at full power for a longer  period.


It was the first minicamp practice the Eagles held after Jeff Lurie bought the franchise in 1994 and he was horrified by what he saw.


Dutch arrest man suspected of aiding Saddam war crimes, genocide

The Dutch police said they had arrested a man suspected of aiding former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in committing war crimes and genocide by supplying him with the materials to make chemical weapons used in attacks in the 1980s.


By Michael Buettner, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C.  Feb. 6--Blackbaud Inc. said Monday it posted solid increases in revenue  and earnings in the fourth quarter as demand grew for its new software  products and continued for its main product lines.


US Stocks Rise on Earnings Optimism; Shares of Alcoa Advance

US stocks rose as optimism about third-quarter earnings reports overshadowed record oil prices. Alcoa Inc., which is scheduled to announce results tomorrow, led gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.


Scientists would kill possibly thousands of white perch under a project to help restore the ecological balance of East Pond in the Belgrade chain of lakes in central Maine.


Countdown restarts for space shuttle launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - NASA restarted its   countdown clocks on Sunday at the Kennedy Space Center for the   launch this week of the U.S. space shuttle Atlantis after a   week's postponement due to a lightning strike and a storm.


Kilbane joins Wigan while Chimbonda heads for the exit

English Premiership club Wigan signed Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Kilbane from Everton.


Two of the biggest US airlines warn of steep cuts in staff benefits as they face what a bankruptcy judge calls a "fiscal timebomb".


Pouring fuel on the debate over whether IT provides a competitive advantage to corporations, a pair of prominent industry observers Monday offered starkly different views of the role computer technology can play in transforming business strategy.


Going online at a Starbucks over a Wi-Fi connection will cost less money or will even be free, thanks to a new deal between the coffee chain and AT&T.


In a new tape alleged for al-Qaida leader: Bin laden blames Riyadh ...

A new tape presumed to be for the leader of al-Qaida organization Osama Bin Laden commended the recent attack against the American consulate in Jeddah and held the Saudi authorities the responsibility for all problems the kingdom suffers.


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- They were back on their turf now, back home in the warm embrace of Southern California. Their flight from frigid Boston had no sooner arrived here Friday afternoon, and they had no sooner checked into their hotel, when the Cali Contingent of Boston College's basketball team -- junior Craig Smith of Los Angeles and sophomores Jared Dudley ...


Rescue teams and troops headed on Thursday for Indonesia's Sumatra coast as aftershocks continued to pound a region where a powerful earthquake the night before killed six people and perhaps many more.


Parades Mark 60th Anniversary of Paris' Liberation from Nazi ...

Thousands of people lined the streets of Paris Wednesday to watch a reenactment of the French and US liberation of the city from Nazi occupation 60 years ago.


Hiroshima, 11:21 - VOLLEY, MONDIALI MASCHILI: ITALIA-GERMANIA 3-0

Inizia nel migliore dei modi la seconda fase del mondiale maschile di pallavoolo per l'Italia. Gli a...


The San Antonio Spurs moved to within one victory of the NBA finals with a 91-79 road victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday, pulling away from the hosts with an aggressive fourth-quarter run.


A fossil unearthed in China gives scientists a rare glimpse of what dinosaurs were like "in the flesh".


Nvidia lauds record-breaking fourth quarter

Revenues, income rocket Nvidia last night reported a record quarterly revenenue when it posted the results of Q4 FY2007. The quarter, which ended on 28 January, saw sales rise to $878.9m, up 39 per cent on the year-ago quarter and seven per cent on the previous three-month period.â¦


Report says uranium traces found on North Korean tubes

U.S. scientists found traces of  enriched uranium on smelted aluminum tubing from North Korea,  which appears to contradict its denials of a secret  uranium-based nuclear program, the Washington Post reported on  Friday.


Launch of the superjumbo cruising 'town'

The cruise line business is riding high and the luxury liner of tomorrow will be more like a floating town the length of four football pitches and capable of carrying 6,000 passengers.


A Celtic fan yesterday relived the horror of being stabbed and almost ...

A CELTIC fan yesterday relived the horror of being stabbed and almost killed in Spain after watching his team compete in the UEFA Cup final in Seville last year.


FROM today, Microsoft is expanding a programme to give government organisations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints for the latest version of its Office software.


The first novel in a decade by Nobel Prize author Gabriel Garcia Marquez went on sale across the Spanish-speaking world Wednesday, a launch pushed forward because counterfeiters were already selling copies of "Memories of My Melancholy Whores."


Jimmie Johnson was the clear favorite to win last season's Nextel Cup championship, an easy pick after coming so very close so many times before.


Saudis Take Control of US Consulate After Attack

Saudi security forces took control of the US Consulate in the country's second-largest city, Jeddah, after the mission was attacked by gunmen, the Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement.


CEOs see stronger economic growth: survey

U.S. chief executives and chief financial officers expect continued growth in the economy, even as major indexes wobble on investor anxiety, according to a pair of quarterly surveys released on Wednesday.


In a Flash From the Past, a Digital Camera With Knobs

Serious photographers will appreciate the inner beauty of the Canon PowerShot G7Âs professional-level abilities.


Condoms, Parades Mark AIDS Day; China Gets Tough

The world's two most populous nations promised Wednesday to eradicate ignorance about AIDS, a disease that was at first dismissed by many as a Western evil confined to drug users, homosexuals and prostitutes.


US says Syria agrees to seal border with Iraq

Syria agreed in talks with US and Iraqi officials to take "specific steps" to seal off its border with Iraq for anti-US insurgents, a US official said on Wednesday.


A 19-year-old with learning difficulties was stripped and tortured after being kidnapped in Aberdeen, a court hears.


Web search for bomb recipes should be blocked: EU

Internet searches for bomb-making  instructions should be blocked across the European Union, the  bloc's top security official said on Monday.


Smau, il futuro è altrove viaggio tra gli stand 2007

Tanti giocattoli hitech e uno sguardo sulle tendenze del mercato: soprattutto outsourcing e riciclo. Non si respira aria di grandi svolte, colpa di questi tempi tecno-lenti


He suffered a heart attack shortly after being taken ill during a working holiday in the city of Cuzco, Peru, with his wife Sheila.


Lt. Gov. says Ky. pardons were strategic

Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher pardoned members of his staff in the midst of a patronage probe to try to keep the investigation from incriminating anyone in the governor's office, Lt. Gov. Steve Pence told a newspaper.


Poca neve e molta pioggia, ma tornera' il sole


The house, on the outskirts of East Timor's capital, was turned into a mere shell. The six people inside -- five women and a child -- were little more than burnt and broken skeletons.


Nokia Funds Startup That Lets People Create TV Networks

TechWeb - Kyte allows Internet users to create their own TV channel and broadcast it on Web sites, blogs, social networks, and cell phones.