U.S. rights group slams Bangladesh security forces

Bangladesh's elite security force has killed more than 350 people in custody and could be used by the country's former ruling party ahead of next month's election, a U.S.-based human rights group warned on Thursday.


Winners and Losers at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

A list of the winners and losers at the two-week meeting of the 171-nation Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in The Hague.  WINNERS:  AFRICAN ELEPHANTS: Four southern African countries' can sell their ivory stockpiles. No more ivory sales allowed for nine years.


Interrogators got intelligence from detainees that helped U.S. troops in Afghanistan attack Taliban fighters last summer Â and they did it through casual questioning and not torture, the military's chief interrogator here said.


Obesity Gets Part of Blame for Care Costs

More than a quarter of growth in health care spending over the past 15 years is due to obesity, and experts say prevention is key to control soaring costs.


Thai coup leaders have banned go-go girls from dancing near tanks and troops on Bangkok streets as a distraction from the serious business of power, a spokesman said on Wednesday. "It is not appropriate to entertain soldiers while they are on duty," Colonel Acra Tiprote told Reuters after a troupe of 10 women in tight camouflage vests and shorts posed with soldiers and tanks while making a music video.


Georgia Tech trounces Syracuse in Champs

Reggie Ball threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Georgia Tech over Syracuse 51-14 in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Florida.


BEITUNIA CHECKPOINT, WEST BANK - Family members were reunited Monday with 159 Palestinians released from Israeli detention. Israel said it freed them as part of a prisoner swap with Egypt and as a goodwill gesture to the new Palestinian leadership.


All through training camp, Bears head coach Lovie Smith criticized the pass rush more than any other aspect of his team's play.


`Survivor' lunch lady won't take $50,000

Denise Martin, who gained fame as the lunch lady on CBS' reality show "Survivor: China," is donating the $50,000 she received from producer Mark Burnett to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDs Foundation.


It will be hot, but not hostile. It will be a long trip, and there will be no shortcuts as the Patriots prepare for the Arizona Cardinals, who under Dennis Green may not win 10 games but may not lose 10, either.


Federer, Roddick reach Thailand Open semifinals

Andy Roddick stormed into the semifinal of the Thailand Open on Friday, beating Thomas Johansson of Sweden 6-3, 6-4 in just 43 minutes.


A Film Year Full of Escapism, Flat in Attendance

Despite a modest increase in 2007 box office receipts, moviedom is trudging into January with a droop in its shoulders.


US strikes Falluja again in its fourth day of attacks

BAGHDAD A US jet fired missiles on Friday in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Falluja, the fourth day of attacks on the city where US and Iraqi troops have no control, officials said.


Aftershocks Rock Japan as Country Counts Damage Costs

Japan's northern prefecture of Niigata was rocked by aftershocks that swayed buildings more than a hundred miles away in Tokyo two days after being hit by the country's deadliest earthquake in a decade.


Tiger takes control of Tour Championship

Tiger Woods wasn't even paying attention to his score. No one else could ignore it. It was an incredible stretch of golf that lasted just over an hour under heavy clouds and the threat of storms, but those six holes Friday at the Tour Championship changed everything.


Micron Technology Inc  (MU) share prices fell early Sept. 19, after the financial services firm Citigroup downgraded its rating on the stock to hold from buy.


Stop Misbehaving, Spacey Tells British Theatergoers

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has lost his patience with British theater audiences -- it's time to turn off the mobile phones and stop rustling candy wrappers.


Her warning allowed hundreds to flee Nazis, hide in Arctic caves

KRT) - Nancy Kelly thinks often of that winter she spent in a cramped cave in the Arctic, hiding from Nazis and surviving on dried meat, lingonberries, melted snow - and pluck.


A First Look at Freedom TowerÂs Neighbors

The three skyscrapers would serve as steppingstones to the Freedom Tower and with it remake the New York skyline.


Isinbayeva Sets World Record in Pole Vault

In the wee hours of the night, Yelena Isinbayeva had the Olympic Stadium stage all to herself - and brought the most thrilling day of track and field thus far in Athens to a perfect end.


Oil futures prices plunged by more than $2 a barrel Thursday, continuing a sell-off that began last week amid rising US supplies of crude and expectations of a surge in heating oil production before winter arrives.


Latin America Hard-Pressed on Poverty Goals - IADB

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador  - Slow growth in Latin  American economies will hamper efforts to cut poverty in the  region in half by 2015, the Inter-American Development Bank  president said on Wednesday.


The brother-in-law of the new chief judge in the genocide trial of Saddam Hussein has been killed, Iraqi police say.


The pound falls to a record low against the euro, as dealers expect more interest rate cuts in Britain in 2008.


Celebrex Prescriptions Plunge After Risk Found

New prescriptions for Pfizer Inc.'s  arthritis drug Celebrex fell 56 percent last week after the  company released data showing the drug may increase the risk of  heart attacks and strokes, according to Verispan, a market  research company.


Yet another sequel seems to be in the offering.


Suicide bomber kills four in Pakistan mosque

Lahore - At least four people were killed when a suicide bomber shot his way into a Shi'a mosque in the Pakistani city of Lahore and detonated his explosives.


A former Romanian gymnast sued her ex-coaches and the Romanian federation Thursday claiming they extorted some of her prize money and forced her to train when she was injured, causing back injuries.


House OKs bill guarding Pledge from courts

The House, citing the nation's religious origins, voted Wednesday to protect the Pledge of Allegiance from federal judges who might try to stop schoolchildren and others from reciting it because of the phrase "under God."


Verizon launching upgrade of broadband Net service

Verizon Communications is boosting its broadband Internet offerings in an effort to lure customers from cable TV companies like Comcast Corp.


VATICANO - Benedetto XVI agli universitari che studiano a Roma nelle UniversitÃ  pontificie: ÂOccorre che tutta la cultura dell'uomo contemporaneo sia permeata dal VangeloÂ CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides)  - In occasione dell'inaugurazione dell'anno accademico 2007-2008, il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI ha incontrato nella Basilica di San Pietro, nel pomeriggio di giovedÃ¬ 25 ottobre, i docenti e gli studenti delle Univer...


Nato says the Taleban may have shot down a helicopter in southern Afghanistan, killing seven on board.


ADV: $150,000 Mortgage for Under $690/Month

Mortgage rates are at record lows. Save $1000s on your mortgage payment. Free quotes.


Accused JonBenet killer says death was accident

An American primary school teacher   accused of the grisly Christmas murder of 6-year-old JonBenet   Ramsey in 1996 said on Thursday he loved the child beauty queen   and her death was an accident.


Egypt: Taba blasts have minimal effects on tourism

Egypt's Minister of Tourism, Ahmed El Maghrabi, denied reports that the number of tourists visiting Egypt declined following the October 7 attacks on the Hilton Hotel in Taba.


Wall St seen lower; services report in focus

U.S. stock futures indicated a weak start on Wall Street on Monday as investors tried to lock in profits after last week's rally and awaited an economic report for clues about the outlook for U.S. interest rates.


Southeast Asia Takes Aim at Illegal Wildlife Trade

Southeast Asia announced on Monday its first coordinated effort against the multi-billion dollar illegal wildlife trade, drawing praise from conservationists despite giving no timetable for the plan.


Ma e' allarme inflazione, a giugno il tasso ha segnato +4,4%


Ethiopian opposition leaders get life sentence

An Ethiopian court sentenced 35 opposition members to life in prison on Monday, rebuffing a prosecution request that they be executed for trying to overthrow the government, treason and inciting violence.


Sharon aide's revelation about Gaza plan will embarrass Bush

Ariel Sharon's most senior adviser triggered a political storm in Israel yesterday when he said that the prime minister's much-touted Gaza disengagement plan was aimed at "freezing


Never a hostile question for campaigning Bush

President George W. Bush famously dislikes press conferences but has embraced "Ask President Bush" sessions packed with supporters at least as eager to pay tribute to him as get an answer.


Canada 8, Sweden 1; Russia 4, Czech Republic 1

Sidney Crosby had two goals and Ryan Getzlaf a goal and two assists in Canada's 8-1 victory Monday over Sweden in the preliminary round of the World Junior Hockey Championship.


Russia Moves to Destroy Chemical Weapons

By JUDITH INGRAM  MARADYKOVSKY, Russia - Engineers covered in head-to-toe protective gear inserted a neutralizing solution Friday into bombs filled with a nerve agent, officially starting the work of Russia's first plant for destroying the deadly chemicals.


Tentatively. Temporarily There's been a stay of execution after all. Just hours after a federal appeals court rejected efforts to postpone the arrival of new royalty rates threatening to bring down internet radio, webcasters reached a tentative agreement with the recording industry that will keep them online - at least temporarily.â¦


Violence in Iraq Called Increasingly Complex

Attacks in Iraq reached a high of approximately 180 a day last month, reflecting an increasingly complicated conflict that includes sectarian clashes of Sunni and Shiite militias on top of continuing strikes by insurgents, criminal gangs and al-Qaeda terrorists, according to the directors of the CIA and the Defense Intelligence Agency....


Heavy pesticide exposure linked to brain cancer

NEW YORK  - Agricultural workers with extensive exposure to pesticides may have an elevated risk of brain cancer, new research suggests.


Agent: Extortion Plot Targeted Sheffield

New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield and his wife were the targets of a blackmailer who claimed to have embarrassing sexual videotapes of her and a musician, Sheffield's business agent said Tuesday.


The recording industry, already battered by a surge in recent years of illegal music piracy, increased competition and heavy regulatory scrutiny, is facing a new and potentially costly examination into its practices by Eliot Spitzer, the New York attorney


Lehman Brothers Holdings and the National City Corporation said yesterday that they would lay off more than 2,000 workers as the banks scale back their struggling mortgage businesses.


Embroidering the Fate of the First Man Who Thought He Was Napoleon

Antoine de Caunes's densely plotted costume drama suggests that Napoleon's demise might have been an elaborate hoax through which he escaped into anonymity.


NFL Players Union Files Carter Grievance

OXNARD, Calif. - The NFL Players Association filed a grievance Monday against the Dallas Cowboys on behalf of Quincy Carter, claiming the quarterback was released by the team for reasons not permitted in the NFL collective bargaining agreement...


Car lovers have something to cheer about in 2005! Recently, Toyota Prius has set a new world land-speed record for hybrid powered cars.


Nuclear technology is now so widespread that it is only political will which stops many countries from making nuclear weapons. Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the UN's nuclear regulatory body the


La casa francese vuole rafforzarsi sul mercato malese


Supermarket Waitrose is ranked the best retailer in a Which? customer satisfaction survey.


Savior or Machiavelli, McCainâs Top Aide Carries On

Despite his candidateâs improved chances of success in the 2008 presidential election, Rick Davis, John McCainâs new campaign manger, still hasnât won over his critics.


A cardiologist has resigned his staff privileges at an Eastern Shore hospital as officials continue to investigate whether he performed unnecessary stent procedures, officials said Wednesday. Dr. John R. McLean resigned his privileges at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. last Friday, citing visual impairment as a disability, hospital officials said.


Five people are dead and another critically wounded in an apparent murder-suicide at a marketing firm in Philadelphia's old Navy Yard, police said.


THURSDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDayNews) -- The use of "recreational" Viagra in combination with illegal drugs is common among gay men, says a study in the most recent issue of Sexually Transmitted Infections.


"Burt Rutan and Paul Allen and the rest of the team are great examples of the kind of determination and creativity that is helping America achieve its exploration goals," Administrator O'Keefe said.


Pirates' Bay National League Rookie of the Year

After rewriting the Pirates' record book, Jason Bay was named the National League Rookie of the Year yesterday by the Baseball Writers Association of America.


South Africa stage a second-half rout to beat a valiant England in the second Test in Pretoria.


Software developer sues to muzzle website users

Comments responsible for 'severe downturn in sales' An Australian accounting software developer blames a "severe downturn in sales" on people who bad-mouthed its products in online user forums. It wants a judge to muzzle their comments.â¦


Huckabee aide Rollins has checkered past

Ed Rollins, Mike Huckabee's campaign chairman, is no stranger to trouble.


After 40 years of performing rock  music, pop ballads and movie soundtracks, Elton John is looking  to cross over to yet another musical genre -- hip hop.


Coca-Cola says earnings for the rest of 2004 will lag current Wall Street expectations because of weakness in key markets, further highlighting the divergent fortunes of the world's largest soft drink maker and its top rival PepsiCo.


UK.biz needs to act rather than react Comment RSI Action is the UK charity working to facilitate the prevention of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) conditions and for the relief of sickness, hardship, and distress among those suffering with RSI conditions.â¦


Careful study of the wrist bones from the prehistoric "Hobbit" bolster the idea that the creature was a distinct human species.


Aston Martin sale sign of deep trouble at Ford

Ford's sale of elite sports-car maker Aston Martin is a sign of deeper troubles at the US automaker after a failed foray into luxury European brands and a loss of focus on its critical US market, said analysts.


California fire victims find long path to recovery

RAMONA, California  - Sifting through the ash-covered rubble where her family's home stood one week ago, Nicole Booth combs the scorched remains of a life left behind in the wildfires that blanketed this Southern California town.


Crude closes above $71 for 1st time in 10 months

NEW YORK -- Oil prices rebounded yesterday from early declines to settle above $71 for the first time in 10 months as traders focused on a refinery outage in Kansas and new accusations about Iran's role in Lebanon and Iraq.


Social networking makeover Fashionistas will be waking up and logging on this morning before heading off to the oh-so-skinny-size-zero-who-looks-the-most-ridiculous-this-season-face-off that is London Fashion Week, as they now have IQONS, their very own social networking website to play with.â¦


When the Writers Guild of America held its awards ceremony Saturday night, it felt more like a victory celebration. So after the long, the writers won, right?


Glasgow, 17:06 - CALCIO, SCOZIA: RANGERS VINCONO POSTICIPO

Nel posticipo della 29/a giornata del campionato scozzese, Hibernian-Rangers 0-2. In classifica Celt...


Park Loses Sight of Sorenstam at Mizuno Classic

Grace Park, coming off her win last week on home soil, was battling for another big finish at the Mizuno Classic in Japan, but basically lost touch with run-away leader Annika Sorenstam of


Gore limits campaigning to climate change

Al Gore is talking as if he has ruled out another run for the presidency.


Modena, 16:06 - F.1, SPY STORY; PROCURA MODENA: ATTI A MONZA COME CORTESIA

Il pm della procura di Modena, Giuseppe Tibis, spiega la scelta di notificare l'savviso di garanzia ...


Sudan is willing to take in Palestinian refugees stranded on Iraq's borders with Syria and Jordan, diplomats say.


Mosques torched after worst Iraq bombing

Gunmen bent on revenge burned mosques and homes in a Sunni enclave of Baghdad on Friday as Iraq's leaders pleaded for calm, a day after the worst bomb attack since the U.S. invasion.


Dance Review: No Yodeling: This Lonely Goatherd Likes Hip-Hop

âFrÃ¤ulein Maria,â Doug Elkinsâs delightful, wink-filled ode to âThe Sound of Music,â is heavenly to watch.


Air France a Step Closer to Buying Alitalia

The Italian government approved exclusive talks between Alitalia and Air France-KLM, paving the way for the sale of the troubled national carrier.


A viable Vista alternative? IBM and Novell have announced an integrated open collaboration client for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop that includes IBM Lotus Notes, IBM Lotus Sametime and IBM productivity tools to deliver advanced email and calendar capabilities, unified communication & collaboration and lightweight yet powerful word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation capabilities with OpenDocument Format support.â¦


Looking to mend Cracked, Monty Sarhan hopes to remold the faltering magazine into a hybrid, resembling something between Spy and Rolling Stone.


Infinity will unveil research deal with Novartis

Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Cambridge will today unveil a two-year drug discovery collaboration with the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, the Cambridge-based research arm of the Swiss drug giant.


Tech-savvy voyeurs are cobbling together DIY infra-red scanners for less-than-noble uses. For every offense, however, there is economic opportunity. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


Mickelson, Els, Goosen, Hamilton all very close

By now, you know the story. Vijay Singh grew up poor in Fiji. Took up golf because of his father. Quit school to turn pro as a teenager but was kicked off the Asian Tour.


A Malaysian woman has broken a world record by spending 32 days in a glass box with more than 6,000 scorpions, her sponsor claimed on Tuesday.


Via libera Ue. Si tratta di Westinghouse e Bnlf


Nel 2006 rendimento del 5% del valore del titolo


Thirsty wild camels rampage in Aboriginal community

Wild camels in drought-stricken  Australia are in plague proportions, damaging the environment  and property as they compete with native animals for food and  water.


E' un gruppo finora sconosciuto, "I soldati della Siria"


A former Darfur rebel leader, who joined Sudan's government, says he could leave because of continued violence.


Google delves deep within your computer with new desktop tool

The good news? Your computer can now have a photographic memory. The bad news? Your computer can now have a photographic memory. This secretly sourced and powerfully protected photographic memory - actually


Mumbai: A single national entity for clearing all retail payments in the country has been mooted. A vision document for 2005-08 released by the Reserve Bank of India suggests that the central bank should offload


Paris - A diet rich in fish, fruit, vegetables and a daily glass of red wine could help people in developed countries extend their life span by five years or more on average, a study says.


Action Urged over Soaring Greenhouse Gas Levels

The Governmentâs chief scientist will today highlight the need for action in combating global warning amid reports the main greenhouse gas is rising sharply.


Annuncio dell'arcivescovo di Palermo, monsignor De Giorgi


Three new plays explore disparate lives pushed together by music, strife, time, and friendship.


With the stock plummeting and competitors on the attack, Starbucks Coffee said Monday that it was bringing back its top barista to help turn the company around.


Police looking for a woman reported missing from her Surrey home say they have found a body in Hertfordshire.


Gunmen Kill Senior Iraqi Ministry Official

A senior official in Iraq's Communications Ministry was shot dead as he was driving to work in Baghdad on Thursday, a source at the ministry said.


New Yorkâs Bernie Williams, left, and Derek Jeter welcome Alex Rodriguez, right, after he scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Minnesota Twinsâ Kyle Lohse in the 11th inning of Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Saturday in


The world's largest steel company, Arcelor Mittal, reports an annual profit of $10.36bn for 2007.


Russian prosecutor says Beslan school attackers were drug addicts

Forensic tests have shown that some of the militants who took more than 1,000 people hostage in a school in the southern Russian town of Beslan last month were drug addicts, a senior prosecutor was quoted as saying Sunday.


MSN Spaces debuted in its test form as Microsoft became the latest company to offer blogging to the masses. MSN Spaces, which allows users without highly technical skills to set up Web journals, is targeted


Zimbabwe issues new higher-denomination banknotes, including a $10m bill, to try to ease the country's cash crisis.


Meet the Fockers, the sequel to 2000âs Meet the Parents, begins with Greg and Pam flying off to visit Jack and Dina Byrnes. He doesnât have to check his bag (running joke from the last movie


Scientists have found a key gene which appears to increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis.


The Ambassador is unlike most of the bars in Tenderloin, a section of San Francisco where many bars are dives.


Scientists are planning to take the pulse of the planet — and more — in an effort to improve weather forecasts, predict energy needs months in advance, anticipate disease outbreaks and even tell fishermen where the catch will be abundant.


Pakistan's seven-wicket win left Kenya's coach Andy Moles feeling crushed and disappointed on his return to Edgbaston yesterday.


The Celtics' new star trio of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce is on the cover of Sports Illustrated's and ESPN the Magazine's NBA previews, not the reigning champion Spurs. ESPN sent a private jet for the three to film commercials in Bristol, Conn., NBA's Inside Stuff interviewed them in Rome, and TNT's John Thompson flew to New York ...


Study: One in 177 homes in Hub area in foreclosure

National housing advocacy group Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now released a study showing the Boston metropolitan area had one foreclosure filing for every 177 households, ranking 75th out of 100 major US cities in 2006.


Sidney Ponson is about to get another chance, this time with the New York Yankees.


Ex-Lemoore NAS Pilot Heads to Space Station

By Tim Sheehan, The Fresno Bee, Calif.  Dec. 7--Bill Oefelein fondly recalls his days flying attack jets at Lemoore Naval Air Station in the early 1990s.


Airline passengers around the country stood in line for hours and airport trash bins bulged with everything from mouthwash and shaving cream to maple syrup and fine wine Thursday in a security crackdown prompted by the discovery of a terror plot in Britain.


Climate change report paints doomsday scenario for Sydney

Global warming will leave Sydney in permanent drought by 2070, with huge seas battering its famous beaches and raging bushfires threatening its outskirts, a report says.


nowhere more so than in the Middle East. The most-watched news stations like al-Jazeera have given over their coverage


This information has been provided by the State Statistics ...

According to the officials of the Central Election Commission the poll has been succesful and there were over 2 million citizens of the country votes.


Police Chief James Walters gave Diana Ross special treatment while the singer served her sentence for an Arizona drunken-driving conviction, the town's police union said.


Don't get taken when you're trying to give.


Ma Bertinotti, 'si mette il carro davanti ai buoi'


A National Guard F-16 fighter plane mistakenly fired off 25 rounds of ammunition at the Little Egg Harbor Intermediate School in South New Jersey on Wednesday night.


Newcastle trounce high-flying Wasps in Friday's Premiership match at Kingston Park.


New German business wave in Asia takes shape

BERLIN - Volkswagen AG's announcement this week that it has forged a new partnership deal with Malaysian carmaker Proton comes as a strong euro and Europe's weak economic performance triggers a fresh wave of German investment in Asia.


Coppa Davis: Volandri regala il primo punto all`Italia

Nessun problema per Filippo Volandri, numero uno del tennis italiano, che ha battuto in tre set per 6-1,6-2, 6-1 Michal Przysiezny regalando all`Italia il primo punto nella sfida di Coppa Davis contro la Polonia.


Delay can stop unneeded ear infection drugs: study

Telling parents to wait 48 hours before   filling a prescription for antibiotics so they can see if their   child's ear infection clears up on its own can help curb   overuse of the drugs, researchers said on Tuesday.


Nevada Republicans have approved a plan to move their 2008 presidential caucus to Feb. 7, six weeks earlier than previously scheduled.


NATO chief cautious on Russian shield offer

NATO reacted cautiously on Friday to a Russian offer for the United States to use a Russian-controlled radar in Azerbaijan for a missile defense shield, questioning whether its location was ideal.


Singapore activist ban "authoritarian": Wolfowitz

World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz   on Friday called Singapore's restrictions on the entry of   activists for the World Bank/IMF meetings "authoritarian."


Iraq suicide bombings kill 14, top Zarqawi aide captured

Twin suicide car bombs killed 14 Iraqi police and guards today, as US troops captured a top aide to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the Islamic militant behind a wave of attacks and kidnappings.


Halliburton: KBR may be sold to boost share value

NEW YORK, September 23  - The Halliburton Company (HAL.NYS) said today that it may sell its controversial engineering and construction subsidiary, KBR, if the company's share price performance did not match that of its peers.


Leaders Plan to Stall Water Transfer: Fight to Keep Water From Concord, Kannapolis Could Go to Court

By Hannah Mitchell, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Sep. 15--HICKORY -- Upper Catawba River basin leaders believe they got the state's attention with their vocal opposition to Concord's and Kannapolis' request to draw water from the Catawba River.


Watching the hero and the goat switch places more than once in the final minutes makes the Steelers' 20-17 divisional playoff victory over the Jets an instant classic.


Former Sen. Breaux to Hold Four Positions

John Breaux, a Louisiana Democrat, will be one of the busiest recently retired senators, with four new positions.


With a blockbuster eight-player deal that cost them two everyday players, the Cincinnati Reds tried to fix the bullpen that's been dragging them down. They'll find out soon whether they paid too high of a price.


Palestinian gunmen made their way into a heavily fortified Israeli army post in the Gaza Strip under cover of morning fog Thursday and started shooting, killing


Palestinians Turn Toward Future as They Continue to Mourn

Palestinian officials vowed to hold elections within 60 days for a president with the authority to resume peace talks with Israel.


Kenya's "City in the Sun" chokes with traffic

Once known as East Africa's green "City in the Sun", Nairobi is so choked with traffic that Kenya's architects suggest moving to a new capital and angry business leaders say the booming economy is under threat.


East Timor president wounded in rebel attack

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta is undergoing surgery at an Australian military base in the capital Dili after being shot in the stomach during an attack on his home by rebel soldiers, a presidential adviser said on Monday.


Tre persone incappucciate entrano in campo, pugni e calci


Reconstruction at Museum of the Moving Image

The Museum of the Moving Image, right, in Astoria, Queens, will close on March 23 for a $65 million reconstruction that will double its size. âThe back wall of the building has to be demolished, and in order to do that, thereâs a huge amount of vibration and noise,â Rochelle Slovin, the director of the museum, told Reuters. âIt would not be a good idea to have the public in the building at that time.â When the work is completed, the first floor of the museum will be transformed, and the structure will have a new three-story addition. The building will house a 262-seat theater, a 71-seat screening room, an education center, expanded gallery space and a courtyard. Groundbreaking for construction is scheduled for Feb. 27, with reopening expected in late 2009. In the meantime no full-time employees are to be laid off, Ms. Slovin said, and museum members will continue to have access to screenings and programs in all five boroughs.


Sharper Image stock may be worth a look at current levels.


Palestinians Chide U.S. Over Settlements

JERUSALEM - Palestinian leaders on Sunday accused the United States of harming prospects for Mideast peace after the latest indications that Washington is ready to accept some Israeli expansion of West Bank settlements.    The New York Times reported Saturday that the United States will now tacitly support construction in built-up areas of major Jewish settlements, while remaining opposed to housing activity in undeveloped areas...


After months of scandals, virtual banks get an eviction notice.


Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. FDP.N on  Tuesday posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit due to  high fruit, fuel and transportation costs, although both sales  and earnings exceeded analysts' expectations.


GENEVA - The United Nations has found another listening device planted in its offices, this one in the world body's European headquarters in Geneva.


By Kroll, Morgan  A New Zealand woman e-mailed IUT country's largest public company. Telecom, to see if she could get broadband from its Internet provider, Xtra.


PHPBuilder.com: Installing Apache and PHP under Win32

PHPBuilder.com has a quick tutorial posted today about getting Apache and PHP installed on your Windows machine easily.   If you are on this site, we're sure that you already know that PHP is a server side web programming language. Its purpose is very similar to ASP, but in my opinion, it's better. There are more databases available to use with it and ASP can only communicate with Access and SQL servers. PHP can communicate with SQL Server, MySQL, mSQL, and several others, but that is not the topic of this tutorial.   The tutorial is broken up into a few simple steps:   Installing and configuring Apache Installing PHP Configuring Apache to work with PHP   And you're done - test it by making a sample PHP page (like a phpinfo() one) and see if everything's up and working.


President Vladimir Putin may become the next chairman of Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom when he steps down following a presidential election in March, Vedomosti business daily reported on Friday.


Chris Paul and Deron Williams will forever be linked after going back-to-back in the 2005 draft.


Japan firm offers "family allowances" to pet owners

Hoping to send the message that pets are life-long partners not disposable accessories, a Japanese maker of medicines for animals has begun giving employees who own dogs or cats a monthly "family allowance" for their pets.


Kerry can be proud of his military service: Bush

John Kerry can be proud of his record as a decorated Vietnam War veteran, US President George W. Bush said, as controversy continued to swirl over attacks against the Democratic presidential candidate's military record by a pro-Bush veterans' group.


Napoli, 14:39 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: FIOCCO ROSA, CALAIO' DI NUOVO PAPA'

Nastro rosa in casa Napoli. E' nata Giulia, la secondogenita di Emanuele e Federica CalaiÃ². (Nic....


Betel nut-cancer link takes buzz out of tradition

For centuries, hundreds of  millions of people across Asia, from Pakistan to Palau, have  chewed the spicy date-like fruit of the betel palm for a quick  buzz.


The scandal-tagged IPO wants some respect.


EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers re-signed winger Joffrey Lupul for a contract worth about $6.9 million over three years.


Lawyers for Specialist Charles Graner said that if a trial were held in Baghdad it could lead to retaliatory attacks on American soldiers and "hurt the mission" there.


The judge steps in after a witness tells one of the Â£53m Securitas raid defendants he is "talking out of his bottom".


DELITTO MANFREDONIA, ''IL CERCHIO SI STRINGE''

Il responsabile del commissariato: ''Le indagini stanno procedendo speditamente e in maniera capillare. Siamo ottimisti''. Foggia, 16 nov. (Adnkronos) - ''Le indagini stanno procedendo speditamente e in maniera capillare. Stiamo tagliando i rami secchi.


AUSTRALIA would push for new charges against one of the Bali bombers who is set to escape punishment for his crimes, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said last night.


Could Half-Life 2 possibly live up to the hype? After almost two years of tantalising previews and infuriating delays it's safe to say that this is the most highly-anticipated computer game of all time.


Stocks slid sharply on Tuesday, joining a global equity rout on fears of a U.S. recession and pushing the Nasdaq into bear market territory.


Snow falls on the Iraqi capital for the first time in living memory even as the more familiar sound of falling American bombs  resumes in the distance


(Sports Network) - Pedro Martinez will once again face his heated rival, the New York Yankees, as he heads to the mound for the Boston Red Sox in the rubber match of a critical three-game series in the Bronx.


US Airways Group  on Wednesday  said it withdrew its takeover offer for Delta Air Lines   after Delta's official creditor committee informed  US Airways that it would not support the bid.


By Gary Marks A 75-ACRE Midland farm, once used to rehabilitate prisoners, is up for rent to help maintain a green buffer zone alongside the M5.


Iran summons Swiss envoy over U.S. "spy networks"

Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran on Sunday to condemn what it said was U.S. backing of spy networks inside the Islamic Republic, the students' news agency ISNA reported.


British-Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan's captors have released a tape of her pleading for Tony Blair to save her life, repeating a tactic used with political effect in the case of slain hostage Kenneth Bigley.


Citigroup Inc. C.N the world's  largest financial services company, said on Monday it will  acquire Texas-based First American Bank.


WASHINGTON - Burma's military ruler, General Than Shwe, held talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi Monday.


Minore del Chietino e'stato investito da 'fontana luminosa'


US says "getting nowhere" with crisis in Darfur

The international community is "getting nowhere" with the crisis in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, the US ambassador to the United Nations, John Danforth, said.


A dichiararlo il direttore vendite Raffaele Fusilli


LONDON -- Italy's Jarno Trulli will race for Toyota in Japan and Brazil, the last two races of the Formula One season, after leaving Renault.


Collegeroundup Jose Juan Barea scored 27 points and Shawn James added 12 points and six blocked shots to lead Northeastern past Detroit, 73-68, last night at Cabot Gym.


England centre Jamie Noon has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a knee injury sustained during the champions' 36-0 defeat against South Africa on Friday, team doctor Simon Kemp announced at the squad's hotel Sunday.


When Pizza PatrÃ³n announced plans to accept Mexican pesos in its 59 Southwestern stores, the Dallas-based fast food chain was besieged by anti-illegal immigrant hate mail and even death threats.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. female workers who are seeking billions of dollars for what they allege are discriminatory pay and promotion practices should be able to sue the company as a group, a lawyer told a US court.


Kerry's concession removes urgency to count provisional ballots

While the urgency has passed to count thousands of provisional ballots that were holding up selection of the president, Ohio election officials still need to get the ballots tallied.


Vatican returns 'Lady of Kazan' to Russia

MOSCOW: The Vatican returned a much-venerated icon to the Russian Orthodox Church yesterday in a symbolic gesture by Pope John Paul aimed at easing strained Orthodox-Roman Catholic relations.


Two Koreas agree to meet, paving way for aid

North and South Korea agreed on Thursday to restart high-level talks, paving the way for food aid to resume after this week's breakthrough energy-for-disarmament deal with Pyongyang.


EU leaders hail 'historic' invitation to Turkey

BRUSSELS: EU leaders hailed a breakthrough deal on opening membership talks with Turkey as a landmark step that would help bridge Europe and the Middle East.


Very obese people who need a kidney transplant are far less likely to get one than normal weight people, and when they do, their wait is an average of a year to 18 months longer, a new study found.


CBS News on Thursday is expected to fire the executive producer of Katie Couric's struggling "CBS Evening News" broadcast and appoint former CNN and MSNBC president Rick Kaplan to the job.


Man Utd go nine points clear at the top of the Premiership with victory against neighbours Man City.


By Paul Jackson, senior analyst. With its new iMac G5, Apple Computer has once again come up with a unique package of design, power and ease of use.


US attorney investigates HP over press leak probe

Hewlett-Packard Co.  is  under investigation by U.S. federal prosecutors over its  inquiry into boardroom leaks to the press, authorities said on  Monday, adding to the computer maker's legal woes.


Ruling briefly allows gay marriage in Iowa

Gay couples lined up before dawn on Friday to apply for marriage licenses until an Iowa judge, who set off the rush to the altar by scuttling the state's law against same-sex marriage, put a halt to their bliss.


Conditions for asylum-seekers are becoming tougher because of terror fears in rich countries, the UN warns.


Cleveland Browns coach Butch Davis watches from the sidelines with quarterback Kelly Holcomb (10) in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Cincinnati.


Google and eBay thwart phishing redirection ruse

Clean up campaign bears fruit High-profile websites have cleaned up their act after a small team of security researchers documented how they were unwittingly helping phishing fraudsters.â¦


Blair: Iraq report shows sanctions weren't working

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday that a US arms inspector's report on Iraq shows that United Nations sanctions against Saddam Hussein's regime


Official: Iraq Elections Are Open to All

WASHINGTON - The No. 2 official at the State Department said Friday that the elections planned for January in Iraq must be "open to all citizens," contradicting Defense Secretary Donald H...


REM, David Gray, Jet Offer Aid To Sudanese Refugees

which features tracks from REM, David Gray, Jet, Badly Drawn Boy, Faithless and Ash â-ill go to the people of Darfur, Western


Pfizer Inc. has agreed to suspend  its advertisements for arthritis drug Celebrex while U.S.  regulators review new data that link the drug to an elevated  risk of heart attacks, a Food and Drug Administration  spokeswoman said on Sunday.


Kidnappers threaten to hand Hassan to al-Zarqawi

The kidnappers of British hostage Margaret Hassan have threatened to hand her over to an al-Qaida-related group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi unless their demands - including the


US and Iraqi forces release video purporting to show young children taking part in deadly training exercises.


A suicide bomber detonated a car bomb Saturday at the entrance to Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, killing at least 15 and wounding 30 others.


Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi turns 61 under house arrest

Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi turned 61, alone and under house arrest in the military-ruled state that has ignored calls to free one of the world's best known political prisoners.


Flessione del 4% a luglio, in Italia crescita dello 0,4%


Judge to rule on landmark Internet porn law

A U.S. law designed to prevent  children from viewing pornography online would undermine the  free speech of millions of adult Internet users, opponents of  the measure said on Monday.


Innocent 'terror techie' purges DNA records

Proved exceptional More than two years after his arrest and subsequent release, techie and some-time Reg contributor David Mery has succeeded in purging the police databases of his fingerprints and DNA.â¦


ATHENS, Greece - Three got medals, and Paul Hamm got mad. The United States upped its gymnastics medal haul to seven Sunday night, the most since the Americans won 16 at the boycotted Los Angeles Games in 1984...


US Soldier, Marine Killed in Attacks in Iraq, Military Says

Two members of the US forces in Iraq were killed in separate incidents, the military said in statements e-mailed from Baghdad. A soldier from Task Force Baghdad died of injuries sustained


Udine, 18:45 - CALCIO, UDINESE: 8-1 NEL TEST CON IL TAMAI

Amichevole infrasettimanale per l'Udinese, che in vista della gara di domenica con la Reggina, ha af...


Papuan skull returned from Australia to Indonesia

A skull of a Papuan tribesman which was confiscated by Australian quarantine officers last year been returned to Indonesia, a minister said on Thursday.


Australia announces plans to create a security zone around its coastline, five times larger than its territorial waters.


Police have arrested 14 people in anti-terrorism raids, saying Saturday they suspected the men were involved in training and recruiting for terror.


Take Tony Blair in Brighton last week. The prime minister's speech to the Labour conference was unusual for him as he abandoned his habitual messianic tone.


Matt Howard has 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 14 Butler beats Wisconsin-Green Bay, 74-65 on Thursday night.


A tribunal rules for the first time that a prisoner held at Guantanamo Bay should be freed.


Juan Carlos Ferrero has targeted further Davis Cup glory when Spain take on the United States in Seville at the weekend. Ferrero is the only member of the Spain team to have won the event before after clinching


New mom Salma Hayek also has a new job: as spokeswoman for the "One PackOne Vaccine" program, which will provide tetanus shots for needy mothers and their infants in the United States and Canada.


The Kyoto Protocol, which aims to slow down global warming, will come into effect on Wednesday.


AS the US reeled from the death of nine marines in Iraq at the weekend, insurgents in Fallujah claimed to have obtained chemical weapons and threatened to use them in any battle for control of the rebel stronghold.


Two die in a series of blasts at a weapons storage facility in the Yemeni port city of Aden.


"LibertÃ  di informazione sacrosanta, ma non si possono usare metodi illegali"Banche di dati: "Vigileremo anche nei confronti dei servizi segreti"                                            Privacy, il garante lancia l'allarme: "Proteggerla Ã¨ un'emergenza nazionale"


Sarah Ulmer of New Zealand continued her dominance of pursuit racing yesterday, breaking her world record to win the Olympic gold medal in the 3,000-meter pursuit.


Tokyo's Nikkei share average was up 0.56 percent in early morning trade on Tuesday as another jump in US technology shares encouraged investors to step up buying in local counterparts such as Advantest Corp.


Moss Doubtful for Sunday's Game Vs. Jaguars

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  wide receiver Randy Moss is listed as doubtful for Sunday's  game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a right hamstring  injury.


Roma, 16:50 - CICLISMO, DOPING: CHIESTI 4 ANNI DI STOP PER MURAGLIA

Il ciclista della Acqua&Sapone Giuseppe Muraglia è stato deferito alla Commissione Disciplina...


Roma, 20:01 - CALCIO, ANTICIPO SERIE A: LAZIO-TORINO 2-2

Si è concluso l'anticipo di campionato all'Olimpico fra Lazio e Torino. Il risultato finale &...


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Rising health costs lead many consumers to cut retirement savings, survey finds

A rising number of Americans say healthcare is the most critical issue facing America today, and many are having trouble covering the costs, according to a survey released yesterday.


Defense contractor General Dynamics  Corp. GD.N on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings surged 23  percent helped by a rebound of its Gulfstream business jet  segment, but rising commercial tanker program costs  disappointed some analysts.


Militant Iraqi group calls on rivals to free French journalists

Masked members of a radical Islamic faction called the Secret Islamic Army of Iraq urged a rival group to free two French journalists held hostage since August 20, in a video obtained by AFP.


It's small, but it's fast, as NASA's unmanned "scramjet" proved Tuesday in a record-breaking demonstration above the Pacific Ocean.


Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd is counting on firefighters for a different kind of rescue — keeping his simmering presidential campaign from burning out.


NEW YORK With the Latin Grammys bound for Las Vegas, where it will mount the 8th annual music event on Nov. 8, show sponsors such as Heineken USA said they are betting their brands will win big with Latino consumers. And like last year's awards show, which counted a dozen or so new and returning brand sponsors, the upcoming event in its new home promises to be just as successful.


The generic soda maker is finishing 2004 with a deep drop. Does next year look better?


A massive clean-up operation is under way in north Cornwall after devastating flash floods hit the area. Were you affected? Send your experiences and photos.


New York, 10:31 - FOOTBALL, NFL: PITTSBURGH BATTE CLEVELAND

I Pittsburgh Steelers hanno battuto i Cleveland Browns 27-7 nell'anticipo del campionato americano d...


Representatives for actors Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn have confirmed that the couple has called it quits, People magazine reported on its Web site.


Per le tensioni dopo uccisione ex premier Libano Hariri


Courted by Kerry, McCain Taking Major Role for Bush

Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, once courted by Democrat presidential candidate John Kerry, is emerging as a major force in the re-election campaign of President Bush, who vanquished McCain in the 2000 Republican primary.


British employers banning Christmas decorations for fear of offense

Three out of four British businesses have banned Christmas decorations from the workplace out of fear for offending people of other faiths, according to a report.


Questions Persist on Canadian Subs as Funeral Held

Military officials and family members attended funeral services on Wednesday for a Canadian naval officer who died as the result of a fire on a second-hand submarine that Canada bought from Britain.


The American bishops meet in New Orleans and solidify their stand on gay ordination against their global brethren


HDTV Accessories Line Features 4-port HDMI Switcher

Gefen is introducing its line of HDTV add-ons with a TV Switcher that supports four different devices on one display.


World Leaders Seek to Adapt to Expected Bush Win

World leaders sought to adapt on Wednesday to the idea of four more years of President Bush, with friends hailing his expected re-election and critics vowing to make the best of it, especially in Iraq.


Former heavyweight champion John Ruiz recently won a battle with the World Boxing Association, whose title he once held, but he must be far more careful to ensure he also wins the upcoming fistic war.


Reforming the tax system is more politically risky and economically complex than the president let on during the campaign.


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


GSM operators team on near field communications

(InfoWorld) - Several mobile phone operators are collaborating on an initiative aimed at achieving a common approach to short-range wireless technology in mobile phones that can be used for contactless applications such as ticketing and billing. Vodafone Group, TelefÃ³nica MÃ³viles, and China Mobile Communications are among the 14 GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) operators that have joined a project to enable Near Field Communications (NFC) in wireless handsets, the GSM Association, which is coordinating the project, said Monday. One of the goals is to build on the secure billing and identity relations that operators have with their customers through the SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, which is located inside the handset and contains users' unique information. NFC has evolved from a combination of RFID (radio frequency identification) and interconnection technologies. It enables any two devices to connect and exchange information or access services by bringing them together over a distance of a less than 10 centimeters. Earlier this year, the German public transportation authority Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV)Â launched one of the world's first commercial wireless ticketing servicesÂ based on NFC technology, in collaboration with Nokia, Koninklijke Philips Electronics, and Vodafone. But a broad rollout of NFC has been hampered by a lack of clearly defined NFC standards to ensure international interoperability, according to the GSM A. Its NFC project aims to help create standards by developing business cases and user requirements that will be incorporated in a white paper for consideration by standardization bodies, including the NFC Forum and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). The NFC Forum, which promotes the standardization and implementation of this new short-range wireless technology, was launched by Philips and Sony, which jointly developed NFC. Additional information is available here. Â


Drinking red wine could protect against lung cancer, but white wine may increase the risk, Spanish scientists said on Thursday.


Neverland Search Focused on DNA, Jackson Bedroom

Investigators who searched Neverland focused on Michael Jackson's bedroom, sources told ABC News. (ABC News). Dec. 6, 2004 - Investigators in the child molestation case against Michael Jackson focused on


New UN Talks Bid to Save Fish, Plants and Timber

Long a forum for protecting endangered species like whales or tigers, a UN meeting in Bangkok next month will seek a wider role in regulating the


In 6 of the 11 downturns since WWII the S&P 500 has gone up. So a 2008 slump may not end up being so bad.


New York -- It will take years for Roger Federer to match numbers with the all-time greats of tennis. In the category of pure elegance, he might have arrived officially on Sunday.


Tagger: Graffiti So Common It Must Be OK

MADISON, Wis. - There's so much graffiti on a Milwaukee bridge it must be legal. That's the argument a man busted for tagging a city bridge made to the 1st District Court of Appeals. The court didn't buy it and upheld his sentence Tuesday.


Housing Slump Weighs Down DuPontâs Profit

The chemical maker reported a quarterly profit that was lower than expected, in part due to weak demand from the housing and auto markets.


STUTTGART, Germany -- Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart are close to signing talented midfielder Piotr Trochowski from rivals Bayern Munich, the player's agent said on Wednesday.


Iraq: reporter rapito mostrato in un video trasmesso da al Jazeera

DUBAI - Trasmesso dalla televisione araba al Jazeera il video che mostra Micah Garen, il reporter franco-americano rapito alcuni giorni fa mentre passeggiava nel mercato di Nassiriya. Nelle immagini trasmesse si vede un uomo con i baffi bendato e ...


Bank of America Corp. said yesterday it will bring 300 more jobs to Boston as part of its wealth management unit.


Carey, Friends Gather for O.D.B's Funeral

The body of rapper O.D.B. returned Thursday to the borough of his youth as family and friends, including multi-platinum singer Mariah Carey and fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man, gathered for a Brooklyn funeral remembering one of hip-hop's most original characters.


Will Apple Share iPhone Application Revenue?

That rumbling sound you hear is from third-party developers, who are revving up their engines following Wednesday's announcement that Apple will release a Software Development Kit (SDK) for the iPhone.


No a costituzione parte civile, imputati sono minorenni


Viral infections tied to fever-induced seizure

NEW YORK  - Influenza (flu virus) is the most commonly identified viral infection in children with fever-induced seizures. Other common respiratory viruses linked to "febrile seizures" include adenovirus, parainfluenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and rotavirus, a study shows.


IN THE four years since he became Russia's President after his predecessor Mr Boris Yeltsin bowed out, Mr Vladimir Putin has put an unmistakable stamp of personal authority on the Kremlin.


Spacewalk Is Added for Repair of Solar Array

The space shuttle Discoveryâs seven astronauts prepared Sunday for an unplanned fourth spacewalk to force a stubborn, half-retracted solar array to fold up.


Afghan Kidnappers Meet on Fate of UN Hostages

Leaders of an Afghan militant group holding three UN workers hostage were meeting on Friday to decide whether to kill them or extend a deadline for authorities to meet their demands, a member of the leadership council said.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced her intention to revive the mothballed EU constitution, The Times of London said.Comment


As of Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at least 2,711 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,158 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


Scientists Develop Red Blood Cells From Stem Cells in Study

French scientists found a way to coax stem cells into becoming large quantities of red blood cells, according to the first description of the technique in the January journal Nature Biotechnology.


Iran's foreign minister denied Tuesday the remark of the U.N. nuclear chief that his country has temporarily slowed its nuclear program, insisting that Iran's enrichment of uranium was continuing unabated.


A Chinese man, backed by a dozen knife-wielding accomplices, ambushed his ex-girlfriend's wedding convoy and kidnapped the bride, a newspaper said on Tuesday.


Siemens have announced the availability of a range of handsets that works with (Voice over IP) VoIP software, Skype. Simply by plugging the a USB adapter in to a computer running an updated version of Skype


Embattled hospital chain Tenet Healthcare will pay $395 million to settle lawsuits with former patients who accused one of its medical centers of performing unnecessary heart surgeries, the company announced Tuesday.


Gunmen attack Palestinian news agency in Gaza

Gunmen stormed an office of a Palestinian   news service under the control of President Mahmoud Abbas on   Tuesday, beating up one reporter and vandalizing equipment,   witnesses and the news agency said.


CLEVELAND Â· Leery of an upset, the New England Patriots wanted a fast start. Bethel Johnson gave them one in 14 seconds. Johnson returned the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown and Corey Dillon rushed


The city where a terrorist attack destroyed the World Trade Center towers has again been stiffed in the distribution of federal anti-terrorism funding, members of the state's congressional delegation complained Saturday.


PHP Magazine: XUL and MySQL Cluster at NYPHP

In a post from PHP Magazine today, there's mention of an interesting discussion that was had at the latest NYPHP meeting concerning the accessing of the NDB Cluster native API directly from PHP.


Facebook Links Up With Vodafone on Mmobile Platform

Facebook launched a platform for operators designed to make its social networking application work better on portable devices.


Passing thoughts on Yankees-Red Sox series

The Red Sox beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in a season-deciding game. The Red Sox beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in a season-deciding game and it wasn't even close.


Russia Ratifies Kyoto, Starts in 90 Days' Time

Russia formally ratified the Kyoto  Protocol on global warming on Thursday, clearing the way for  the international environment accord to come into force early  next year.


Controversial former ambassador Craig Murray speaks out after being recalled from his posting in Uzbekistan.


Tensions are rising between Washington and allies such as Germany over the deployment of troops in Afghanistan


Worldwide mobile phone market posts healthy gains

Worldwide mobile phone sales exceeded 156.4 million units in the second quarter of 2004, a 35 percent increase over the second quarter of 2003, according to a report released this week by Gartner Inc.


India e Pakistan si scambiano liste ubicazione siti nucleari


With Derek Anderson struggling to find his touch on a windy afternoon, the Cleveland Browns threw away a chance to make the playoffs for the first time in five years.


Xbox 360 HD DVD to Launch Nov. 22 in Japan

In a press event staged to coincide with the opening of the Tokyo Game Show, Microsoft announced it will premiere its HD DVD add-on accessory for Xbox 360 to the Japanese market. The company appears to be taking full advantage of Sony's already announced cutbacks in PS3 availability in Japan.


What Politics? Seventh Ave. Puts on a Sunny Face

Fashion is supposed to reflect the times. But instead of reflecting a complex, divisive period in American history at Fashion Week, American fashion was at the beach.


Russia's Lavrov rejects sanctions on Iran for now

Russia opposes new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program at this time because it would undermine a study by the U.N. atomic watchdog of Iran's activities, Russian news agencies said on Thursday.


Australian man arrested after suburban tank rampage

A man appeared in court in Sydney on Saturday after taking an armoured personnel carrier on a rampage through the city's western suburbs in which he destroyed six mobile phone towers, Australian media reported.


Disney Net Beats Street View as Parks Do Well

Walt Disney posted a quarterly profit far ahead of Wall Street targets on strong results at its theme park, media and consumer products groups, sending shares up 5 percent.


Corporate manslaughter charges faced by Railtrack over the Hatfield train crash have been dropped.


Steve Nash had 24 points and 13 assists and the Suns pulled away in the final quarter to beat the weary and shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, 109-97, last night in Phoenix.


Almost 200 migrants believed to be from Pakistan and Sri Lanka reach the Canary Islands by boat.


N.B.A. Roundup: James Stays for the End and Cavaliers Get a Win

LeBron James scored 31 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away from the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter for a 106-95 victory Friday night.


Slain American's Family Prays for Hostages

While dozens of their neighbors gathered for an emotional prayer vigil, the family of an American construction worker who was abducted and slain in Iraq said Monday they were praying for the remaining hostages and their families.


OpenMoko is now a separate operation within Taiwanese manufacturer FIC, and it's got some new executives and a deal with Dash Navigation for a GPS device.


PETER O'MALLEY posted a five- under-par 67 on the first day of the BMW International Open in Munich today. O'Malley returned from a month's break in Sydney to string together a blistering inward nine of six birdies on the Nord-Eichenried course.


Kerry accuses Bush of silence on missing explosives, war cost

US Democratic candidate John Kerry on Tuesday accused President George W. Bush of not being straightforward with the American people with the reality of the Iraq war, saying the president was hiding bad decisions.


AT&T Inc. this year will introduce new features to its VPN (virtual private network) service and expand high-speed connections to additional countries as part of more than US$750 million of investments in its global business network.


The stunning suspension of Patriots safety Rodney Harrison by the NFL for admitting that he used a banned substance has repercussions for the team beyond his four-week absence. It calls into question whether other players in the New England locker room are harboring similar secrets.


Some 3,000 US and Iraqi troops launch an operation in a rebel stronghold south of Baghdad, the US military says.


Hungary banned the sale of its signature spice, paprika, on Wednesday and told people not to use whatever supplies they had at home after more than a pinch of moldy toxin was found in products sold by three companies.


Murdered Hostage Ken Bigley Remembered in Cathedral Service

Family and friends of murdered Iraq hostage Ken Bigley came together to remember him today in a dignified ceremony that rose above the arguments surrounding his death.


For Geezers Gone Wild, Too Little, Too Late

âThe Bucket Listâ operates on the hope that two beloved stars rubbing their signature screen personas together can spark warm, fuzzy box office magic.


ROMA - Il ministro delle riforme, Roberto Calderoli, condivide la battaglia del presidente del consiglio, Silvio Berlusconi, per la revisione del patto europeo di stabilitÃ , ma giudica contraddittoria questa scelta con il sostegno allâingresso della


Ivan Pummels Jamaica; 50 Dead in Caribbean

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan lashed Jamaica with monstrous waves, driving rain and winds nearing 155 mph Saturday, killing at least five people as it washed away homes and tore roofs off houses and trees from the ground but unexpectedly spared the island from a direct hit.    In the storm's wake, authorities in hard-hit Grenada found another eight bodies, raising the toll on the island to 34 dead and the toll across the Caribbean to 50...


Blasts rock Baghdad before reconciliation talks

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


Media Center PCs may have found their time

Maybe the third time will be the charm for Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition. Previous versions, released in 2002 and 2003, appealed to the early adopters among us.


"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," starring Jim Carrey, sold more than 600,000 combined DVD and VHS units its first day in release Tuesday (Sept. 28), according to industry sources. It's an impressive showing for a film that took in less than $40 million at the domestic boxoffice.


Coach Dennis Erickson and general manager Terry Donahue presided over some of the darkest days in the proud history of the San Francisco 49ers, who lost games, good players and incalculable respect in recent years.


President Thabo Mbeki began talks with Ivory Coast Prime Minister Seydou Diarra in Pretoria shortly after noon today as part of ongoing efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in that country.


Realtors in N.H. file complaint over website

As the Internet rewrites the rules for buying and selling homes, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors has filed a complaint with the state against the real estate website ISoldMyHouse.com for allegedly acting as an unlicensed broker.


Racial diversity in drug trials can produce breakthroughs

More than a decade ago, a howl went up about the way new drugs were tested. Virtually all trials were limited to white males, even though some medical differences based on race are widely acknowledged.


Bush and Kerry Slam Failures of Leadership

President Bush and Democratic Sen.  John Kerry accused each other on Wednesday of fundamental  failures of leadership and vision in Iraq and the war on  terror, and claimed the world would be more dangerous with  their opponent in the White House.


Beijing calls on G7 to help poor countries

WASHINGTON: Chinese Minister of Finance Jin Renqing has called on the world's developed countries to step up their aid provision to poorer nations.


Police arrested a suspected burglar who got stuck in the casing of an air conditioner that had been removed, his head and arms dangling out of the grocery store wall with the rest of his body inside.


Helicopter Carrying Politicians Crashes in East India

A helicopter carrying eight people, including a government minister and two lawmakers, crashed in mountainous northeast India on Wednesday, a police officer said.


Sports Briefing | Tennis: Nadal Takes Mercedes Cup

Rafael Nadal dropped serve three times and had to sweep five straight games to win the Mercedes Cup with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Stanislas Wawrinka yesterday in Stuttgart, Germany.The top-seeded Nadal had not dropped serve in the tournament, but had to rally from 5-2 down in the second set to claim his sixth title this year and his 93rd victory in 94 matches on clay.Nadal is 23-5 in career finals, the highest winning percentage in the Open era.


RBS trio doubles ABN stake to over 8 pct: report

A group led by Royal Bank of Scotland  has doubled its stake in ABN AMRO  to more than 8 percent, cutting the cost of its takeover bid for the bank by about 1 percent, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.


Biden description of 'clean' Obama draws scrutiny

Sen. Joe Biden planned to spend Wednesday focusing on his official announcement that he was running for president, but the Delaware Democrat instead found himself defending remarks he made to the New York Observer about his Democratic opponents.


About 700 people were evacuated as a volcano erupted Wednesday in southern Chile, rocking the area with explosions and spewing lava and ash.


The U.S. Cricket Association (USACA) has been suspended for a second time by the sport's world governing body.


AMERICA/ARGENTINA - La parrocchia di Nuestra SeÃ±ora del Carmen festeggia 180 anni di fondazione e dieci anni della sua consacrazione Bella Vista (Agenzia Fides) - Sono iniziate le celebrazioni per i festeggiamenti del 180Â° anniversario di fondazione della parrocchia Nuestra SeÃ±ora del Carmen di Bella Vista, in Argentina, e per i dieci anni della sua consacrazione.  Sono tante le ...


Iran's Suspension of Uranium Enrichment Not Complete

The United Nations nuclear watchdog said Iran's suspension of its uranium enrichment program isn't yet complete and that it hoped to resolve Iran's request regarding 20 centrifuges in the next day.


O's Continue Skid By Losing 9th Straight

In their first game under interim manager Dave Trembley, the Orioles are blown out by the Padres, 12-6, for their ninth straight loss.


Da Vinci Code Readers Flock to Milan's Last Supper

The guide ushering tourists into the former monks' dining hall that houses Leonardo da Vinci's faded masterpiece "The Last Supper" tried in vain to interest her audience in art history, technique and ...


Who's fallen hardest? Who can bounce highest?


Jimenez Grabs First-Round Lead at European Masters

CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland  - Miguel Angel  Jimenez and Sergio Garcia warmed up for this month's Ryder Cup  with sparkling starts at the European Masters on Thursday.


Attack on Estonia puts cyber security on EU agenda

The European Union will address cyber  security issues after attacks on the Internet sites of Estonia,  EU Information Society commissioner Viviane Reding said on  Saturday.


A fire that broke out on an Indonesian ferry on Thursday, killing six people, has been put out, the navy said.


Chopper stunt pilots will try to snag space capsule as it hurtles ...

In a harrowing feat high over the Utah desert Wednesday, two helicopter stunt pilots will try to snatch a floating space capsule that holds "a piece of the sun" and bring it safely down.


Google Stock Sale Delayed as SEC Doesn't Act on IPO

Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc.'s plan to sell shares today in an initial public offering was delayed because the US Securities and Exchange Commission didn't act on the company's request to approve its stock registration.


David Blunkett  says measures to beat terrorism could include special anti-terror courts using phone-taping evidence.


CSSI Inc. of Washington  was picked by the United States and the United Nations to carve out more airspace in the crowded sky.


Kerry Wins Last Debate with a Narrow Margin

President George W. Bush and Democratic candidate John F. Kerry debated for the third and final time on TV two and half weeks prior to the presidential elections, but neither could not make a dramatic leap forward to attract the voters.


Capitals beat Lightning after Bourdeau named coach

The Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday to snap a three-game losing streak and give Bruce Boudreau a victory in his first game after being named coach of the Capitals on a permanent basis.


Panel Urges Child Antidepressants Warning

WASHINGTON Sept. 15, 2004 - All drugs used to treat depressed children should carry a "black box" warning of the antidepressants' link to increased suicidal thoughts and actions, says a panel of federal advisers.


Police confirm a woman found in woodland near Ipswich was murdered by strangulation.


ISP group dishes out new round of spam lawsuits

America Online, Microsoft, EarthLink and Yahoo are teaming up again to turn up the heat on spammers. The four companies, which make up the Anti-Spam Alliance, announced on Thursday that they have each filed


Milano, 11:52 - CALCIO, MERCATO; UFFICIALE: RECOBA AL TORINO IN PRESTITO

Ã ufficiale: l'Inter ha ceduto in prestito Alvaro Recoba al Torino. "Sono stati firmati questa matti...


Bachchan to go on world tour after 25 years

Film legend Amitabh Bachchan announced the launch of a world tour next year that would include his son and daughter-in-law and other leading Bollywood stars to celebrate Indian cinema and reach out to the large Indian diaspora.


Vietnam Opens Bunker Used by Ho Chi Minh

Behind thick concrete walls and iron doors, Ho Chi Minh and other top Vietnamese leaders hid in secret underground tunnels during U.S. B-52 bombing raids to plot key military strategies that led to America's defeat in the Vietnam War.


Roma, 16:06 - CALCIO, COPPA ITALIA; MATARRESE: IN DIRETTA LE PROSSIME GARE

Il presidente della Lega Antonio Matarrese, parlando a Radio Kiss Kiss, ha annunciato la definizione...


Arrest warrants have been issued for 13 people in connection with the alleged CIA-orchestrated kidnapping of a German citizen in the agency's extraordinary rendition program, a Munich prosecutor said Wednesday.Comment


There is outrage in Venezuela as a man accused of torturing and raping a woman is acquitted.


Chirac Denies He Refused to See Iraq's Allawi

French President Jacques Chirac said on Friday he had not refused to meet Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi after reports he was snubbing the Iraqi leader by leaving an EU meeting in Brussels early.


Mike Mussina pitches three-hit ball for eight innings and strikes out a season-high 11 as the Yankees blank Kansas City, 4-0, Tuesday night and boost the margin over second-place Boston to four games.


Gene-Modified Grass Spreads Far, U.S. Study Finds

Genetically engineered grass developed for use on golf courses can spread its modified genes for miles, carried by ultra-light pollen particles, U.S. government researchers said on Tuesday.


Final Harry Potter book to be released on July 21

The fate of fictional boy wizard Harry Potter will finally be revealed on July 21, the publication day for the seventh and last installment of J.K. Rowling's hugely successful book series.


Sierra Leone frets over Blood Diamond image

The Hollywood movie "The Blood Diamond" about gem smuggling in Africa could hinder Sierra Leone's postwar recovery as its struggles to legitimize its vital diamond exports, officials in the West African state say.


'Target devono essere piu' ambiziosi o rischi per il 2008'


Achieve Immediate Cost, Productivity, and Security Benefits by Automating IT Management

This Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) white paper takes a close look at automated IT management, especially for medium-sized businesses.


Many working families still feel no benefit from the US economic recovery, the Economic Policy Institute says. While business is improving, average wages have fallen, job satisfaction has declined and the


US accepts results of Venezuelan referendum

¡¡ WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- The United States on Tuesday accepted the preliminary results of Venezuela's recall referendum in which incumbent President Hugo Chavez won a majority of support.


White House on Defensive After Bremer Talk

The White House staunchly defended its Iraq policy Tuesday as new questions emerged about President Bush's prewar decisions and postwar planning: An impending weapons report undercut the administration's main rationale for the war, and the former head of the American occupation said the United States had too few troops in Iraq after the invasion.


JERUSALEM -- Israel risks international sanctions and other serious diplomatic repercussions surrounding the barrier it is building in the West Bank and must be prepared to make further changes in the ...


House cites former White House aides for their refusal to cooperate in U.S. attorney firings probe.


Alaska Air says plans to launch in-flight Internet

Alaska Airlines said on Tuesday it  plans to launch an in-flight wireless Internet service.


Anthrax Kills 18 Hippos in Ugandan National Park

Anthrax has killed 18 hippos at a  Ugandan national park where nearly 200 of the animals died in  the worst mass wildlife deaths from disease three months ago, a  government official said on Saturday.


MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 18 (Friday) -- Justine Henin ran her winning streak to 31 matches Friday, overcoming serving troubles to hold off 25th-seeded Francesca Schiavone, 7-5, 6-4, in the third round of the Australian Open.


Stomach virus likely caused Olive Garden illnesses

A contagious stomach virus is likely to blame for sickening about 370 people who ate at an  Indianapolis Olive Garden restaurant last week, a county health official said on Monday.


Western powers vow to end embargo on Abbas govt

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Western powers bolstered Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's emergency government on Monday, vowing to end a 15-month-old embargo after he sacked ruling Hamas Islamists who seized the Gaza Strip.


BA flight makes emergency landing in London

A British Airways plane on a flight from China made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday, officials said.


U.S.-led air raid kills seven Afghan children

At least seven children were killed in a U.S.-led coalition air strike on a religious school in Afghanistan, the coalition said on Monday, amid rising anger over civilian deaths from foreign military operations.


Doctors group asks Ottawa to put up $1 billion to solve doctor-nurse shortage

TORONTO (CP) - The association representing Canada's doctors is calling on Ottawa to provide a whopping $1 billion to address the shortage of physicians and develop a strategy to ensure the country has enough health providers to care for patients in the ...


Ankara, chastened, steps away from adultery law

VAN, Turkey After suffering a wave of criticism from European Union officials, women's groups, newspaper columnists and finally from its own members, Turkey's governing party abandoned a proposal on Tuesday to criminalize adultery.


Off The Shelf: Sit Down for a Chat With Hedge Fund Movers

In âInside the House of Money,â the ruminations of supposedly hush-hush hedge fund operators are richly illuminating, and much less expensive than the fees they charge.


Two South Africans killed in Canadian plane crash

At least two of the crew members of a cargo plane that crashed in Canada were South Africans, Ronnie Mamoepa, foreign affairs department spokesperson, confirmed today.


It's flak jacket time for Microsoft's Linux guy

What kind of E-mail is landing in Martin Taylorâs in-box right about now? Itâs probably not unlike some of the messages Iâve been getting in response to a story I wrote about Steve Ballmerâs Oct. 27


On Saturday, Sept. 25, immediately following the premiere of ESPN's new original movie, Hustle (ESPN, 9 pm ET), ESPN will air Hustle: The Pete Rose Debate, hosted by Jeremy Schaap.


Japan PM Abe quits after year of scandal

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


TIME WARNER has agreed to pay $510 million (Â£262 million) to settle claims that America Online (AOL), its internet division, overstated its earnings capacity.


U.S. Marines Rally Round Iraq Probe Comrade

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. Marines rallied round a  comrade under investigation for killing a wounded Iraqi during  the offensive in Falluja, saying he was probably under combat  stress in unpredictable, hair-trigger circumstances.


A man is found guilty of raping two students and trying to rape a third at their halls in Glasgow.


Disgo is offering a 2GB storage key that carries the 'Concise Oxford English Dictionary,' so you'll never have an excuse for any typos. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


Stocks weakened early Wednesday afternoon, as investors took in fluctuating oil prices, some weak corporate news, and mostly upbeat testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.


About 60 rebel targets destroyed in Turkish air strike in Iraq

Turkish warplanes destroyed about 60 Kurdish rebel positions in neighbouring Iraq in a bombing raid earlier this week, the military said Friday.


Australian crash train was traveling too fast -- rail author

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. BRISBANE, Australia -- The Australian train involved in a derailment and crash that injured most of its 163


Rischio epidemie: una lotta contro il tempo

Lo tsunami ha devastato cittÃ  e villaggi e centinaia di cadaveri giacciono insepolti. L'Oms lancia un drammatico allarme: se gli interventi non saranno immediati, le malattie potrebbero mietere altrettante vittime > Scheda > Immagini.


Fiat's chief executive, Sergio Marchionne, yesterday pressed Rick Wagoner, General Motors chairman, to take over the struggling Italian group at secret talks.


Consider the phrase "Wait Until Next Year" out of retirement. Those four words now have a new place among the fandom in Boston as the NHL canceled its season yesterday, 154 days into an ownership-imposed lockout.


Hungary to hold referendum on citizenship

Hungary's Supreme Court gave the green light Tuesday for a controversial referendum offering dual citizenship to Hungarians throughout the world.


NFL Game Summary - Baltimore at Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Terrell Owens caught eight balls for 101 yards and a touchdown to lead the Philadelphia Eagles over the Baltimore Ravens, 15-10, in a much-anticipated matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.


Sindacati del pubblico impiego annunciano stato agitazione


Perugia, bevono acqua contaminata: ricoverate due donne

Allarme acqua minerale a Perugia. Due donne sono state ricoverate in ospedale, dopo essersi sentite male per aver bevuto dell'acqua minerale. Le bottiglie erano di marche diverse ed erano state acquistate in due differenti supermercati della provincia.


Firenze, 19:21 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: DUE SETTIMANE DI STOP PER GOBBI

Dopo il lungo viaggio di ritorno dalla Norvegia, il tecnico della Fiorentina Prandelli ha spostato l...


Palm Inc , the maker of Treo smartphones, posted a quarterly loss on Tuesday after a delay of a key new product.


Egyptian Ibrahim takes wrestling men's 96kg Greco-Roman gold

Karam Ibrahim of Egypt clinched the gold in wrestling men's Greco-Roman 96kg category at the Athens Olympics on August 26 by defeating Ramaz Nozadze of Georgia 12-1.


Microsoft Patents Watermark That May Protect DRM-free Music

The patent is for a digital-watermarking technology that could be used to protect the rights of content owners even when digital music is distributed without DRM protection.


The House of Lords on Wednesday rejected claims by families of people killed in Iraq that European human rights law applied to the conduct of British troops throughout the country.


INDIANAPOLIS, May 26 -- The month of May isn't what it used to be around here, critics of the Indianapolis 500 lament.


Rocket plane SpaceShipOne is attempting a second space flight in a bid to clinch the $10 million Ansari X-Prize. Judges officially confirmed that pilot Mike Melvill took the craft to 64 miles on Wednesday's first flight.


Vital food supplies reach crew of space station

AN UNMANNED Russian supply ship saved the day yesterday when it safely delivered 2.5 tonnes (2,500kg) of food to the International Space Station, whose two astronauts were running dangerously low on supplies.


Consegnero' le firme per la legge popolare Parlamento pulito


Symantec study reframes IT risk management

Symantec's primary strategy in the enterprise may currently revolve around the notion of IT risk management, but the company's latest research finds that efforts to refine corporate process unrelated to security technology have become just as popular with customers moving to limit their exposure.According to Symantec's annual survey of 405 businesses, the notion that technologies used to improve IT security serve as the most vital element of corporate risk management currently ranks below other priorities among customers. Respondents to the study rated IT availability management and work on specific regulatory compliance projects as comparable, and in some cases more important, to their ongoing risk mitigation efforts.In addition, fewer businesses are utilizing a strategy that approaches IT risk as a standalone skill set or initiative, according to the Symantec report.One year ago, customers participating in the study indicated that the adoption of security technologies represented the central tenet of their risk management plans. In the 2008 report, 78 percent replied that availability maintenance concerns are now as vital to their exposure mitigation efforts as the installation of security tools.Some 70 percent of respondents replied that security projects are still a critical part of their approach. However, 53 percent of the IT-related incidents experienced by surveyed companies were tied to other issues besides problems with systems defense."IT risk doesn't necessarily equate to security risk. That's a big shift and the key takeaway is that organizations are getting more mature around the portfolio of risks they have to manage," said Samir Kapuria, managing director of Advisory Services at Symantec. "In the past, people looked at one area as discreet, but now they're addressing the four pillars of compliance, security, risk, and performance availability as part of a balanced strategy."Increasing interdependence on IT systems shared between business partners has elevated availability and performance concerns above security issues -- and businesses are more worried about causing a bottleneck in their global supply chain then they are looking to thwart attacks, the expert contends."IT systems availability can have a downstream impact which has had this downward effect," Kapuria said.Spending on compliance-oriented projects also stands as a major piece of most companies' plans, with 68 percent of those people responding stating that their employers rate those efforts as crucial to their risk management strategies.Respondents indicated that high-level risk management projects have become less central to their IT planning, with companies favoring targeted initiatives that address individual problems or regulations.In terms of the participants' expectations to avoid and prevent IT breakdowns, 69 percent said they believe they will encounter at least one minor incident per month, with 63 percent predicting a major IT failure at least once a year.Some 26 percent indicated they expect a failed regulatory compliance incident at least once annually, and 25 percent said that they will experience a data loss event every 12 months."This speaks volumes to the confidence that people have about their overall IT risk posture," said Kapuria. "Part of the problem is that people only do assessments on a bi-annual basis, or they might inventory their assets sporadically; that gap is what often leads to exposure in availability, security, compliance, or performance." All the individual projects involved need to be managed on an ongoing basis, he said.However, the process remains a moving target. Increased adoption of mobile devices and other distributed enterprise trends continue to boost data and compliance risks, while business practices -- including fast-paced mergers and acquisitions -- introduce greater complexity, Kapuria said.More than technological efforts, the Symantec report contends that companies may see faster returns in improving their risk status through greater investment in employee risk education and training.Only 43 percent of respondents rated their training and awareness programs as more than 75 percent effective, showing that companies are well aware of their current shortcomings, Kapuria said. The report shows a decrease of over 50 percent in companies' confidence about their training programs, compared to the year ago survey."The area where most people need to focus on is classifying their data, what it's used for, and what its sensitivity may be," said Kapuria. "Rather than just throwing technology at their problems, companies need to assess, and then apply the appropriate availability, security, and compliance requirements."


Strong Quake Hits Japan's Hokkaido, 11 Hurt

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit a wide area of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido early on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.


Jon Smith scored on a 7-yard run in the second overtime as William & Mary rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat Delaware, 44-38, in Williamsburg, Va., and advance to the Division 1-AA semifinals for the first time in school history.


IAEA team leaves after week-long inspection in South Korea

United Nations inspectors left after a week-long investigation into South Korea's past secret experiments with potential ingredients for nuclear bombs, officials said.


NASA: Hurricane damages shuttle building

The third hurricane to hit NASA's spaceport in just over a month blew out more panels and left more gaping holes in the massive shuttle assembly building, but overall


Indonesian diplomats asked to help improve RI's bad image

JAKARTA (Antara): President Susilo Yudhoyono asked Indonesian diplomats on Monday to help the government improve Indonesia's bad image.


Afghan war remains 'winnable', former head of British Army says

The war in Afghanistan remains "winnable" and Britain must "stay the course" there, the former head of the British Army said.


A man pleads not guilty to the murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common more than 15 years ago.


When Peja Stojakovic requested a trade from the Sacramento Kings over the summer, the Bulls' organization was one in which he expressed an interest.


UPDATE 1-US budget gap swells to record $413 bln in FY 2004

The US budget gap expanded to $412.55 billion in fiscal 2004, marking the Bush administration's second-straight record deficit, the Treasury Department said on Thursday.


The Catholic Church accuses the BBC of a prejudiced attack on the Pope over claims of a cover-up of child sex abuse.


EU enlargement chief frets over Turkish penal code delay

European Union enlargement commissioner Guenter Verheugen said delays to a new penal code in Turkey were a "very worrying" development.


Japan's economic growth revised downward

Japan's economy grew at a far weaker pace in the third quarter than previously reported due to downward revisions in consumer spending and capital investment, the government said Friday, raising concerns about the recovery's strength.


Prince of Pucks: Headed back to the table

The response of fans and media to Thursday's unexpected request from NHLPA executive director Bob Goodenow for a Dec. 9 meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has been subdued, as was the response when Bettman agreed to the meeting.


A powerful storm and likely a tornado hit the New Orleans area early Tuesday, damaging dozens of homes and business, ripping the roof off a hotel, and injuring at least three people.


Is Video-Game Addiction a Psychological Disorder?

SAN JOSE, Calif. _ Some doctors believe video-game addiction has become enough of a risk to children and adults to classify it as a mental disorder.


By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL WASHINGTON - The Census Bureau collects the most personal information about Americans, from how much money they earn and where they spend it to how they live and die. It's all confidential - as long as no one steals it.


Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower on  Friday as worries about record-high oil prices took the edge  off investors' appetite for recently battered technology issues  such as Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.


Blog: The American Medical Association says it's not yet ready to hang the "addiction" tag on excessive video game play


Portuguese police name Madeleine parents suspects

PRAIA DA LUZ, Portugal  - Portuguese police named the parents of missing British four-year-old Madeleine McCann as suspects in their investigation on Friday, their lawyer said after they were questioned for hours by police.


Foolish Fundamentals: Cash Conversion Cycle

How to analyze a company's inventory as a measure of performance.


A resourceful 78-year-old retiree saved herself and others from possible serious injuries Monday after her taxi driver suddenly died of a heart attack on the highway, police said.


The parents of a pilot killed in an air crash in Wester Ross say their son was "a great guy".


DeAngelo Hall faces "substantial discipline" that may include a suspension following his meltdown on the field and on the sideline against Carolina.


Bush Says John McCain Is a `True Conservative'

Bloomberg - Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush said Republican presidential front-runner John McCain is a ``true conservative'' and vowed to help him gain the support of skeptics if he wins the nomination.


Pechino, 13:47 - CALCIO, IL SERBO PETROVIC VICINO PANCHINA NAZIONALE CINESE

Vladimir Petrovic, 52 anni, ex tecnico della Stella Rossa Belgrado, è ad un passo dalla panch...


Privacy: Rodota', seza tutela in pericolo liberta' personale

Il Presidente dell'Autorita' Garante, Stefano Rodota', ha concluso oggi la Conferenza mondiale sulla privacy, che si e' tenuta a Wroclaw, in Polonia. Rodota' ha messo in evidenza il legame sempre piu' stretto tra privacy, liberta' e dignita'.


Russian television has shown a videotape shot by one of the terrorists of the bloody Beslan siege as it unfolded inside the school's gymnasium.


Travel: Russia's capital can be dauntingly pricey for budget travellers, but thrifty Paul Torpey tips five hotels with a price tag you won't lose sleep over


Lucent Technologies cuts benefits for more retirees

For the second time in a year, telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc. is reducing benefits promised to retirees.


Only the pop tart's committed audience will enjoy this grating musical flick, as she attempts to become America's sweetheart in song and screen, writes Jay Stone.


The wife of an American hostage in Iraq has pleaded for his captors to open talks after Islamic militants demanding the release of female prisoners in Iraq beheaded another American captive.


5 Pacers, 5 Fans Charged in Detroit Brawl

Indiana Pacers' Stephen Jackson is escorted off the court after a brawl spilled into the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich.


Iran receives nuclear fuel shipment from Russia

Russia has delivered a consignment of nuclear fuel to Iran in spite of western worries about Tehran's nuclear ambitions, it has been revealed


Oil Up $1.50; IEA Warns of Supply Strains

Oil prices soared on Thursday after the  International Energy Agency warned that faster-than-expected  demand and disappointing world supply growth threatened to keep  the strain on world supplies.


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


Another son of Mondavi quits at the winemaker

OAKVILLE, California A second Mondavi is loosening ties to the California winemaking company Robert Mondavi, which plans to divest its high-end wine assets.


Georgia and South Ossetia negotiate the details of a truce they forged, despite reports of a village attack.


Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn meets in Kyiv with Polish Sejm Chairman Josef Oleksy

The two interlocutors discussed the current situation in Ukraine and likely ways to overcome the stalemate.


U.S. Troops Death Toll Mounts as Iraq Danger Persists

The U.S. military death toll in Iraq  is approaching 1,000, with the danger faced by American troops  undiminished in the two months since the formation of an  interim government.


In a feat of optical alchemy, researchers have used ultrashort laser bursts to alter how metals absorb and reflect light, changing their appearance dramatically.


IT security experts have warned that a newly intercepted mutant of the infamous mass-mailing Bagle worm, dubbed Bagle.bb, has begun to spread rapidly across the internet.


Marvel Enterprises, IP guardian of The Hulk and untold other fictional freaks, is suing the creators of the hot online game "City of Heroes," claiming that characters in the game are virtually identical to Marvel characters. [Missing Links]


Gay U.S. Bishop Welcomes Anglican Report

An Anglican Church report issued this  week lays the groundwork for resolving a potential schism  between liberals and conservatives over homosexuality, the gay  U.S. bishop at the heart of the dispute said on Wednesday.


Russia votes to allow private armies for energy giants

Prevention of terrorism cited as top priority but opponents claim vote is opening 'a pandora's box'.


NFL lets networks co-broadcast Patriots-Giants game

The National Football League will let  broadcast networks CBS and NBC air the New England Patriots' bid to finish a perfect regular season this weekend, reversing a plan to air the game nationally only on the sports league's own cable channel.


Hynix rises to second place in DRAM market

(InfoWorld) - Samsung Electronics held onto its title as the world's largest producer of DRAMÂ memory chips in 2006 despite a late charge by Hynix Semiconductor, according to a study released Thursday. Hynix leapfrogged Qimonda, jumping into second place by posting a 31 percent increase in DRAM bit shipments from the third to fourth quarter, while the market as a whole grew by only 14 percent in that time, according to iSuppli. In 2006, Samsung claimed DRAM revenues of $9.5 billion, 28 percent of the entire $33.9 billion market, iSuppli said. Hynix followed with 16.6 percent market share, leading Qimonda's 15.9 percent, Micron's 11 percent, and Elpida's 10.4 percent. All other producers were in single digits. Hardware vendors use DRAM semiconductor memory in a vast range of products, including PCs, printers, hard disk drives, mobile phones, digital cameras, televisions, and game consoles. Although demand will keep growing, iSuppli says slumping prices in 2007 will take the wind out of those sails, pushing revenue down despite rising sales. The vendors are more optimistic. Qimonda predicts that demand could rise in 2007 because of Microsoft's launch of its newÂ Windows Vista OS as well as other communication and consumer applications, according to the company's Jan. 23 earnings report. Likewise, Samsung predicts that a strong consumer electronics market will push demand for DRAM used in 2.5G and 3G handsets and in game consoles. DRAM vendors also hope to continue momentum by relying on technology advances, planning to shrink their chip architecture from 90 nanometers to 80nm and below in the short term and toÂ upgrade from current DDR2 design to DDR3 in coming years. Despite its dominant position, Samsung suffered in December asÂ one of its executives agreed to serve jail time and pay a large fineÂ as the result of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into price-fixing practices in the industry. The plea was the fifth from a Samsung executive and marked the 18th person from four vendors indicted since December 2003. The other companies charged were Hynix, Elpida, and Infineon (which has since spun off its DRAM division as Qimonda). Â


Red Cross Says "Torture" Occurring At Guantanamo Bay

The International Committee of the Red Cross has accused the tactics used on prisoners in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the US military as "tantamount to torture," The New York Times reported this week.


Nineteen people killed after Nepal clash

Nineteen people, including 13 soldiers, were killed in a fresh surge of violence in east Nepal, the army said on Thursday, the first major clash since a deadline to begin peace talks expired.