Seven Die in Ambush on Venezuela-Colombia Border

CARACAS, Venezuela  - Six Venezuelan soldiers and  an oil engineer were killed when an armed group attacked a  military patrol and state oil company employees near the border  with Colombia, Venezuela's defense minister said.


CHICAGO: Seniors who want the longest life possible should take the experts' health advice to heart and keep working out and eating right into their 70s and 80s, a study released this week said.


EU leaders endorse enlargement slow down

European Union leaders have put the lid on further enlargement of the bloc until the necessary reforms can be agreed to accommodate new members and the whole process gains wide public support.


Bookies see Irish odds on to pass EU treaty, only just

The odds indicate Ireland will pass the new European Union reform treaty in a referendum this year, but only just, an Irish bookmaker said on Friday.


Sizzling summer temperatures in many   countries led to calls for men to ditch their work-day ties.   But adopting casual summer styles all year around could still   count against you in the office or at an interview.


U.S. objections will not prevent Venezuela from going ahead with its plans to purchase 100,000 Kalashnikov assault rifles and dozens of helicopters from Russia, Venezuela's vice president said Friday.


SP Mib +0,17%, All Stars +0,15%, positive Parigi e Londra


A 60-year-old Belfast man is cleared of raping a woman while she had an epileptic fit.


AIDS seen as new threat to African democracy

AIDS may be killing elected officials in some Southern African countries faster than they can be replaced, creating a new threat to democracy and governance in the region, a new study said.


Suspended sentence for elderly man whose family fooled art world for decades


A $466,000 revamp of the MBTA website debuts this morning , and for the first time uses interactive maps to show bus and subway routes over detailed street maps. The site also includes a revised and detailed trip planner and the ability for commuters to personalize the site to their own subway stations and bus routes.


Crude oil heads towards $49.40 record on supply fears

Oil prices pushed above $49 a barrel on Monday, approaching record levels as worries about the stability of supplies from Iraq, Nigeria and Russia compounded concerns over low fuel stocks ahead of winter.


Mantova, 18:09 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: CON L'ALBINOLEFFE GODEAS UNICA PUNTA

Il tecnico del Mantova, Attilio tesser, ha convocato 20 giornatori per la gara di bergamo con l'Albi...


US Army Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins has given himself up at an American base in Japan to face charges that he deserted to communist North Korea four decades ago while on patrol in South Korea.


Thai PM to address nation on protesters' deaths

Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will address the nation today as his government faces its biggest crisis yet after the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters, most in military custody, this week.


The number of new mortgages granted to home buyers fell to 62,000 in December, mortgage lenders say.


Trove of Black History Gathered Over Lifetime Seeks a Museum

Mayme Agnew Claytonâs collection of artifacts devoted to the history of African-Americans is close to finding a home.


FLORENCE, May 23 (IPS) - Employment stability is linked to environment  sustainability, experts said at an international trade fair here  last weekend.


Paris Fetes 1944 Liberation from Nazi Occupation

World War II tanks rumbled through Paris on Wednesday and thousands of Parisians danced in the streets to re-enact the arrival of French and US forces 60 years ago to liberate


Iraq leaders failing to meet key goals: White House

A day after President George W. Bush cited enough progress in Iraq to justify U.S. troop reductions, the White House told Congress on Friday that Iraqi leaders had failed to meet half of their key goals.


Mantova, 17:34 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: CRISTANTE NON SI E' ALLENATO

Allenamento mattutino per il Mantova in vista deklla gara con il Bari: introduzione atletica, poi ta...


Australia's largest beer and wine company, Foster's Group, said its second-half net profit fell 72 per cent on costs to restructure its wine business, and forecast modest growth for 2005.


The Colbert Nation Quickly Colonizes Facebook

Stephen Colbertâs presidential candidacy may be phony, but his Facebook supporters have become the most popular political group on the site by far.


Rick James Death Due to Heart Attack, Drugs

Rick James, the flamboyant funk  musician who died suddenly in August, had nine drugs in his  system including cocaine, methamphetamine, valium and vicodin,  according to a coroner's report on Thursday.


Lo si apprende dagli aggiornamenti della Consob


Clooney buys rights to Grisham's true crime book

Actor and filmmaker George Clooney has teamed up with Warner Bros.' specialty studio to buy the movie rights to "The Innocent Man," the first nonfiction book by best-selling novelist John Grisham.


The mother of a girl who died on tracks near a railway station five weeks ago is found dead at the same spot.


Hip-hop mogul Diddy -- whose real name is Sean Combs -- said an accusation that he assaulted a man at a New York City nightclub earlier this month has been blown out of proportion by the media.


Those history-making images could always be just a little bit better. Randy Dotinga does a side-by-side comparison of the most well-known fudges.


New women's health issue treating sexes differently

Researchers are discovering that major illnesses like heart disease and lung cancer are influenced by gender and that perhaps treatments for women ought to be slightly different than for men.


N.Irish Foes Scramble for Final Settlement

Rival Protestant and Catholic parties fought for concessions on IRA disarmament and British troop withdrawals Monday amid a flurry of efforts


Democrats call a truce in 2008 campaign fight

JOHNSTON, Iowa  - Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and the other Democratic presidential contenders called a brief truce to their campaign-trail battles on Thursday in a polite Iowa debate that focused on the economy and featured few disagreements.


Torino, 13:43 - CALCIO, PALLADINO: SPERO NAPOLI MI ACCOLGA BENE

Raffaele Palladino, attaccante juventino e napoletano doc, si prepara all'emozione di giocare al San...


Microsoft Accused of Patent Violation in China

Zhongyi Electronic alleged that Microsoft has used its inputting technology and fonts in Windows operating systems without commercial agreement for a decade.


Five U.S. soldiers killed in Baghdad bomb blast

Five U.S. soldiers were killed on Thursday in a roadside bomb attack on their patrol in southern Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Friday.


2nd Ld-Writethru: Japan Launches H-2A Rocket

2nd Ld-Writethru: Japan launches H-2A rocket    TOKYO, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan launched on Monday afternoon an H-2A rocket carrying the country's biggest ever satellite from Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture.


HP ex-Chair to be charged in probe, not CEO: report

SACRAMENTO, Calif  - California's attorney general will seek indictments on Wednesday in Hewlett-Packard Co.'s  boardroom leak probe against former Chairman Patricia Dunn and others but not Chief Executive Mark Hurd, BusinessWeek reported in its online edition.


Rivals May Challenge a Proposed Vivendi-Bertelsmann Deal

Bertelsmann agreed to sell its music publishing business to a French rival, Vivendi, but an association of independent competitors immediately promised to challenge the deal.


Kertesz Novel 'Fateless' Adapted for Film

"Fateless," the film adaptation of 2002 Nobel Prize winner Imre Kertesz's novel of a young boy's experience of the Holocaust, will premiere at the Budapest Film Festival in early February.


Links between the far-right and Scottish street gangs are uncovered by a BBC Scotland news website investigation.


A leading hospital admits it has taken two years to warn patients they could have contracted HIV or hepatitis after shoulder operations.


Charles Coplin is the man charged with making sure viewers do not witness another "wardrobe malfunction" or anything like it during today's telecast of the Super Bowl. He started by telling Sir Paul McCartney to keep it clean.


Domenica ecologica per rilanciarla, nel 2007 solo il 13%


High schools address sportsmanship in wake of Pacers brawl

INDIANAPOLIS Some high school athletic administrators are saying that sportsmanship took a beating in the Indiana Pacers' brawl with rowdy fans in Detroit.


Topless snap ends high altitude protest A German man who'd spent 10 days atop a 72-foot pole in protest at a conviction for fraud finally descended from his temporary eyrie after his missus sent up a topless snap of herself, Reuters reports.â¦


HP escapes fine for boardroom spying scandal

Promises not to do it again HP has settled allegations over its failure to disclose why one of its directors resigned in the midst of last year's boardroom mole fiasco.â¦


Death Toll Rises to 12 in Russian Factory Fire

Death toll rises to 12 in Russian factory fire    MOSCOW, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 people have been found dead after a blaze at a Russian furniture factory, emergency officials said Wednesday as rescuers continued the grim task of removing bodies.


Baghdad bomb kills 14 as blasts reach peak

At least 14 people were killed and 75 wounded in a car bomb attack on the convoy of Iraq's industry minister on Wednesday, Interior Ministry sources said.


Pfizer looks to spin off cream of Japan lab

Pfizer Inc , the world's largest drug maker, said on Friday it is in talks with investors about spinning off its Japanese research and development laboratory, albeit as a much smaller organization.


News Analysis: Iraqi Factionsâ Self-Interest Blocks Political Progress

Competing constituencies in Iraq have a greater stake in continuing chaos than in compromise, experts say.


In the macho world of the Pentagon, Darleen A. Druyun was rare: a woman who had scaled the heights of power, controlled billions of dollars in weapons programs and could punish or reward global corporations and the men who ran them.


CES : Gadgets move toward Convergence 2.0

CES has always been about gadgets, but the addition of using gadgets to access Web 2.0 services intensified this year.


If fall's gray palette seems a bit depressing, get ready for a dose of fashion Prozac.


Ancona, 21:41 - ATLETICA, ASSOLUTI INDOOR: ANDREW HOWE SALTA 8,15

Gran risultato ai campionaii italiani indoor di atletica in corso ad Ancona: balzando a 8,15 nel lun...


Lleyton Hewitt dispatched Argentina's Gaston Gaudio 6-2, 6-1 in Houston, Texas this morning to clinch his place in the Masters Cup semi-finals.


The sight of women working as bus and taxi drivers, petrol pump attendants or police officers in Algeria's larger towns can surprise newcomers by suggesting women are emancipated in Algeria. They are not, feminists say.


Le fiamme minacciano le abitazioni a pochi km dal capoluogo


Rudy Tomjanovich's tenure as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers might be finished after barely half a season.


In a Red Hood and Running From the Wolves of London

With its jerky camerawork and gritty texture, the British film âLondon to Brightonâ tries awfully hard to pass itself off as a slab of rancid naturalism.


Iraqis warn of civil war if U.S. troops withdraw

Iraqi leaders warned on Monday that an early U.S. troop withdrawal could tip the country into all-out civil war after The New York Times said debate was growing in the White House over a gradual draw-down of forces.


Authorities Probe Benoit Wikipedia Entry

ATLANTA -- Investigators had not yet discovered the bodies of pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and their 7-year-old son when someone altered Benoit's Wikipedia entry to mention his wife's death, authorities said.


Shares seen firm on Cisco earnings hopes

Shares on Wall Street are expected to open higher on Tuesday, as stronger oil prices are likely to underpin energy stocks and investors bet on strong earnings from network equipment maker Cisco Systems .


Oliver Perez ended the Houston Astros' 12-game winning streak with the most dominating start of his short career, striking out 14 in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-1 victory Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader.


Meet Your Neighbors, but Just Not in Person

A new company, LifeAt.com, is putting a local spin on social networking, creating password-protected Web sites for apartment buildings and housing developments.


Lobby group sues US govt over passenger data

EFF wants to know how data is used The US Government faces a lawsuit demanding information about the controversial programme which forces airlines to disclose information about European travellers to the US.â¦


World Leaders Vow Aid as Toll Continues to Climb

World leaders, including President Bush, promised long-range help to Asian countries on Wednesday as impatience with the pace of relief efforts rose


Donovan Wins Third Straight Player Of Year Award

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Landon Donovan was voted the US soccer team player of the year Thursday, becoming the first three-time winner of the award.


FORMER Ryder Cup player Paul Broadhurst moved into a share of the lead at the Madrid Open today. Three birdies in a back nine 32 took the 39-year-old to seven under par alongside Switzerlandâs Julien Clement


Torino, 19:12 - CALCIO, MOGGI COMPRA PAGINA GIORNALE PER AUGURI TIFOSI JUVE

Luciano Moggi ha acquistato un'intera pagina di giornale per fare gli auguri agli juventini. Il mess...


L'ucraino: "Occhio all'Inter, ha finalmente trovato un gioco ei risultati stanno arrivando". Il preparatore: "Crespo e Stam sono disponibili per il derby". MILANO, 21 ottobre 2004 - Non c'Ã¨ tempo per godersi


A Nimrod flight from RAF Kinloss is delayed to allow safety checks on the fleet after a "minor technical issue" comes to light.


A boat adrift in the Mediterranean with at least 53 immigrants on board is missing off Malta, aid officials say.


Krispy Kreme Profit Plunges, Stock Sinks

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.KKD.N on  Thursday reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit and signaled  that business may not recover any time soon, sending its shares  down more than 17 percent in pre-market trading.


A major contingency exercise finds the UK's financial system would not be paralysed by a flu pandemic.


A major fire breaks out on the roof and top floor of a hotel and casino complex in the US city of Las Vegas.


Warner Music eyes UK's Chrysalis music arm: papers

Warner Music Group  is  considering making a bid approach for the music publishing arm  of Britain's Chrysalis , newspapers said on Sunday.


Iraq's acting speaker urges end to party boycotts

Iraq's acting parliamentary speaker urged political blocs on Thursday to end their boycott of the legislature to help push through vital laws that would help ease sectarian tension between Shi'ite and Sunni Arabs.


Prezzo in crescita rispetto alla chiusura precedente


Bob Geldof TV company to launch peace channel

Campaigner and Irish rocker Bob Geldof's  television production company Ten Alps Plc is launching a  broadband channel aimed at promoting world peace.


The United Auto Workers union and General Motors Corp remained locked in negotiations Friday as the largest U.S. automaker headed toward a midnight deadline to either clinch a deal or face a possible strike.


Scotland's local authorities prepare to set their council tax levels for the forthcoming financial year.


Dell president and chief executive officer Kevin Rollins indicated that the company is considering including Advanced Micro Devices processors in its server roster in the foreseeable future.


U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday, led by technology companies as investors snapped up beaten down shares, while the energy sector benefited from a surge in oil prices.


The Palestinian militant group Hamas said Saturday it executed a Palestinian accused of collaborating with Israel. A statement said al-Qassam Brigades executed Hassan Musallam


A federal appeals court on Saturday reversed a lower court's ruling that Ohio voters could cast provisional ballots on Election Day anywhere in the county in which they are registered.


Scientists Report Progress on Cervical Cancer Vaccine

Researchers are drawing closer to creating a vaccine that would prevent certain viral infections known to cause cervical cancer, a disease that strikes about 15,000 women in the United States each year and kills 5,000, according to the Associated Press.


Canadian officials are reporting that their government's immigration Web site has been swamped with traffic since George W. Bush gave his acceptance speech on Wednesday. [Missing Links]


Il caso di uno zio che mando' il nipotino in strada


The new heart stent from Medtronic Inc. has been assocated with more blood clots than a rival product has, federal regulators have concluded.


R&B superstar Usher has won all four categories in which he was nominated at Sunday's American Music Awards. Usher took home the Favourite Male Artist and Favourite Album accolades in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories.


Snow Warns Obesity, Smoking Boost Health Costs

LANCASTER, Pa.  - Excessive eating, smoking and  drinking by Americans is partially responsible for rising  health care costs causing a drag on the U.S. economy, Treasury  Secretary John Snow said on Tuesday.


Pine - the celebratory murderer of a pain...

-- a popular choice for Christmas trees -- may prove effective in fighting arthritis and pain, confirms The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


LOS ANGELES  - Conservative watchdog  group Parents Television Council blasted MTV as "smut peddlers"  Tuesday, accusing the music cable network of targeting young  viewers with oversexed programming.


China appoints pro-Vatican head of church

New Catholic bishop of Beijing understood to have informal blessing of Pope and replaces fervent anti-papist.


Charity warning over children's crisp consumption

Half of children in the UK consume the equivalent of five litres of cooking oil every year just through eating a bag of crisps a day, the British Heart Foundation has warned.


BRUSSELS - The EUâs historic deal with Turkey to open entry talks with the vast Muslim country was hailed by supporters as a bridge builder between Europe and the Islamic world.


Economics Professor to Discuss Air Quality

PROVO -- Brigham Young University economics professor C. Arden Pope will speak Tuesday at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center.


Florida baby as small as pen set to go home

A premature baby only slightly longer than a ballpoint pen at birth was due to be sent home in the coming days from a Florida hospital after four months of neonatal intensive care, the hospital said on Tuesday.


Huckabee Revived With Strong Showing in South

Senator John McCain of Arizona captured the California primary and its windfall of delegates on Tuesday night, capping an evening of impressive victories.


Q: Given the pressure on drivers to become eligible for the NASCAR postseason, will the racing at short tracks Bristol and Richmond International Raceway be even rougher than usual?


Man who rescued Jews during Holocaust...

NWS Baranski, Tibor FP Vail Daily File Photo Tibor Baranski, 81, is credited with saving several thousand Jews during the Holocaust through his work with the Papal embassy in Budapest.


ASIA/INDIA - "Riportare unÂetica nella vita pubblicaÂ: lÂimpegno di Mons. Thomas Menamparampil, eletto Presidente del Consiglio dei Vescovi dellÂIndia Nordorientale Guwahati (Agenzia Fides) - NellÂIndia Nordorientale occorre rimettere ÂlÂetica al centro della vita pubblicaÂ, a tutti i livelli. Lo ha detto Mons. Thomas Menamparampil, Arcivescovo di Guwahati, neoeletto Presidente del Consiglio dei Vescovi dellÂInd...


Strong demand for replacement handsets in western Europe and the US helped push global mobile phone sales to 156.4 million units in the second quarter of 2004, a 35 per cent increase from the second quarter of 2003, new research has claimed.


Adobe's Buyback Lacks Structural Integrity

Sorry, technophiles. This stock still ain't cheap enough.


French finance minister gains little support on plans for uniform EU corporate taxes

He first threatened and then charmed, but either way French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy drew little support for his plans to harmonize corporate taxes in the European Union during a tour of new member ...


Madame Tussauds' nativity scene at a London wax museum featuring soccer star David Beckham and his wife, Victoria, a former Spice Girl, as the parents of Jesus, has created a ripple effect among Christian ...


British Troops Arrive at Base Near Baghdad

Hundreds of British soldiers arrived at their base near Baghdad in a deployment aimed at provide cover for U.S. troops considering a new assault on Iraqi insurgents, the Ministry of Defense said Friday.


Worldwide semiconductor sales will reach US$226 billion in 2004, a 27.4 percent increase from 2003, according to the latest prediction from Gartner.


I boss mantenevano dalle loro celle i contatti con l'esternoE continuavano a dirigere i loro uomini e i traffici di droga                                          Palermo, detenuti col telefonino Sei arresti, c'Ã¨ anche un agente


Dads, moms equally likely to pass MS risk to kids

Mothers and fathers with multiple  sclerosis are equally likely to pass genetic risk for it on to  their children, according to a study countering a previous  finding that fathers were twice as likely to do so.


BEAUFORT, NC -- Underwater archeologists have found another cannon from the wreckage of what they believe was the flagship of the notorious pirate Blackbeard.


The man at the center of the nation's first spyware case — a businessman notorious for his junk Internet mailings — says federal regulators were politically motivated in targeting him for enforcement of new bills outlawing intrusive software.


A large cloud appeared over North Korea in satellite images several days ago, but a US official told CNN it is "no big deal" and not the result of a nuclear explosion.


E' accaduto intorno alle 2 del mattino, nel tratto compreso tra Arenzano e VoltriLa vittima, un trenutenne originario nel napoletano, Ã¨ stato investito da un furgone                                          Incidente sul lavoro nel genovese operaio travolto e ucciso sulla A10


Study urges cholesterol-cutters after heart attack

An aggressive, high-dose regimen of cholesterol-lowering drugs within days after a heart attack may reduce further heart problems, says a new large-scale study.


In a landmark decision representing the U.K.'s first video game ban since 1997, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has rejected Manhunt 2 for both PS2 and Wii, which now makes it illegal to sell the game within the borders of the country.


(1) Ohio State 24, (2) Texas 7: With Flash of Heisman, Buckeyes Wrangle a Victory

The Buckeyes put themselves in the front of the national title race and ended the longest winning streak in Division I-A at 21 games with a dominating performance.


Gateway sells professional biz unit to MPC

Hopes to milk consumer channels worldwide Gateway is to sell its education, government and SMB arm of the business to MPC Corporation in a deal valued at about $90m.â¦


Scientists are warning an eruption of Mount St. Helens could occur within the next 24-hours. Less than a day after the Washington State volcano spewed a cloud of steam, a small volcanic tremor shook the Mountain


Bush proposes steps to deal with mortgage crisis

President George W. Bush on Friday tried to calm financial market turmoil from the credit crisis by announcing proposals intended to prevent homeowners from defaulting on risky mortgages.


A militant group in Iraq has claimed it is holding a Japanese citizen hostage and gave Tokyo 48 hours to withdraw troops from the country.


Stats office deal sparks confidentiality fears

Possible Patriot Act entanglement raises hackles A union is warning that the privacy of sensitive information could be put at risk by a statistics agency IT deal.â¦


The attorneys general of five states and the U.S. Virgin Islands filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to try to force the government to reduce pesticide use in public housing projects.


Prithviraj's new film is like a telly soap. It could have been a good film if it had been well-edited.


The European Union's ambition to become the world's most dynamic economy by 2010 is becoming a tale of "missed objectives and failed promises," said a report released Wednesday.


A British turkey processing plant which was closed due to an outbreak of potentially lethal bird flu reopened, despite continuing mystery over the source of the disease.


Getting Personal, Putin Voices Defiance of Critics Abroad

President Vladimir V. Putin on Thursday strongly defended Russia's takeover of the main subsidiary of the Yukos oil company by a state oil company.


Celibacy Seen as a Gift That Edifies the Church

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain, SEPT. 12, 2004 ( Zenit.org ).- A priest who is not profoundly spiritual is "a poor celibate," says a consultor to a Vatican dicastery.


Urinary Incontinence Can Run in the Family

The risk of urinary incontinence appears to be one of the things mothers can pass on to their daughters, according to new findings released Friday.


Palestinian militants have burst into a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat, firing shots in protest at the presence of his potential successor, Mahmoud Abbas.


Siena, 19:53 - CALCIO, SERIE A: SIENA-MILAN 1-1 NELL'ANTICIPO

Siena e Milan hanno pareggiato 1-1 (1-0) nell'anticipo della terza giornata del campionato di serie ...


Londra, 16:30 - CALCIO: INGHILTERRA-SVIZZERA, 1' SILENZIO VITTIME MONACO '58

Il 6 febbraio allo stadio londinese di Wembley, in occasione dell'amichevole Inghilterra-Svizzera, v...


Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died at the age of 57.


Japan's prime minister calls for increased co-operation with China, at the end of a four-day trip to the country.


Microsoft Sets Licensing Policy for New Chips

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday agreed to require only a single license for server software that runs on computers powered by a new generation of chips


Pierre Salinger, aide to J.F. Kennedy, dies at 79

Pierre Salinger, who served as press secretary to two US presidents, has died of a heart attack near his home in southern France, and is to be buried in his native United States, his French wife said.


Former 'Baywatch' Actor Charged With DUI

Former "Baywatch" actor Michael Bergin, who said he had an affair with John F. Kennedy Jr.'s wife less than a year after she was married, was charged Tuesday with a felony for driving under the influence.


US retail sales fall in January, dragged lower by a heavy fall in car sales, the Commerce Department reports.


Israel 'Calls for UK to Be Peace Mediator'

Israel today appealed to Britain to act as a âbridgeâ between them and the Palestinians in an effort to restart the Middle East peace process.


The group-messaging application still hasnât broken into the mainstream or become a to-die-for tool for the youngest early adopters.


Billionaire Lewis buys Bear Stearns stake

Joseph C. Lewis, who became a  billionaire trading currency, has taken a 7 percent stake in  Bear Stearns Cos Inc , snapping up about $860 million  worth of the investment bank's stock over the past two months.


Philippine movie icon Fernando Poe Jr.âs condition has deteriorated, prompting doctors to put him on life support following a massive stroke over the weekend, his spokesman said yesterday.


Police say an incident in a nightclub which led to a man being ejected was connected with a fatal stabbing outside.


SWIMMING.. IN WORLD's MOST POLLUTED RIVER ; EXCLUSIVE Poverty Stricken Kids Risk Typhoid By Playing in Sewage

By SARAH ARNOLD  SURROUNDED by stinking sewage and a dirty rainbow of litter, a small boy and his friend splash around in their watery "playground".  The children whoop and shout as they swim among the rotting rubbish in the world's most polluted river system.


Gaza Kidnappers Free Israeli Arab CNN Producer

Palestinian gunmen freed an Israeli Arab  producer for CNN television unharmed on Tuesday a day after  kidnapping him in the Gaza Strip.


ATHENS -- Simon Whitfield's reign as Olympic triathlon champion is over. New Zealand's Hamish Carter claimed the crown yesterday in a triumphant day for the Kiwis as countryman Bevan Docherty took silver.


Poll: Iraq, Lebanon Hurt the U.S. War on Terror

In survey, 59% say Bush has no clear policy to deal with terrorism, but his job-approval ratings improve


Horizon Offshore Inc. shares more than doubled in Thursday trading after the company said it landed a major pipeline construction deal in Africa and is working with a prospective lender to refinance its outstanding debt.


Dell delays analyst meeting, filing as probe widens

Computer maker Dell Inc. DELL.O said   on Monday that an expanding government accounting probe has   caused the company to cancel a meeting with Wall Street   analysts for the second time this year and that it will suspend   stock buybacks.


Il ministro degli Esteri commenta l'ordinanza del gip Forleo


The Ford Motor Company said Monday that will sell the climate-control business of its Automotive Components Holdings unit to a French car parts maker, Valeo.


Claims the UK government offered the car maker's potential Chinese partner Â£100m to seal a deal are dismissed.


The NHL is disappearing right before our eyes, and the reason is simple.


Scrapping early admissions sparks debate

The recent decisions by Harvard and Princeton to drop early admissions have reignited a spirited debate: is ending the practice a recipe for making the college application process better, or worse?


The rival US campaigns launch attack ads, days before the first presidential debate is set to focus on security.


Merkel, Pelosi say world should unite on climate

Climate change is a global problem that  requires unity and "multilateral" agreements if it is to be  defeated, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. House of  Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday


HEALTH:  New Hope for Reproductive Rights

LONDON, Sep 13 (IPS) - Positive developments have given new rise to hopes   of moving towards the goal of reproductive rights for all women  by 2015,  UNFPA executive director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid says.


Domenica sarÃ  in panchina per la quattrocentesima volta in AViaggio-intervista nei ricordi, nelle sue passioni e nelle sue cittÃ                                                   Capello:  "La mia vita nel calcio tante vittorie e nessun amico"                                                                                Torino: "Da giocatore la trovai tetra. Ora amo i suoi bar pienidi specchi". Roma: "Abbagliante, non potevi non innamorartenedi GIANNI MURA


China forges landmark free trade pact with Southeast Asian nations

Rising power China moved Monday to expand its influence in a region long dominated by the United States, signing an accord with Southeast Asian nations aimed at creating the world's largest free trade area by 2010 â- sprawling


Fred L. Whipple, a pioneer in astronomy who proposed the "dirty snowball" theory for the substance of comets, has died. He was 97.


Hickey is a new store of handsome and impetuous menâs clothes in SoHo.


German high-tech sky sail may cut costs, emissions

BREMEN, Germany  - Putting a harness on ocean winds, a German shipping company plans to unfurl a giant high-tech kite over a cargo ship next year to boost the vessel's propulsion and to conserve fuel.


Strange sightings on Google Earth Caveat: some historical details and aircraft specifications in this piece are based on a variety of sources - not all of which agree. We've done our best to provide what we believe are the right facts and figures, but some aspects of the ekranoplan story are still open to debate.â¦


Don Reisinger's latest column about the RIAA made some cringe.  But if you enjoyed that, take a look at the full transcript of the interview to see just how bad it was.


Tony Blair's premiership has big lessons for Gordon Brown

Comment is free: Andrew Rawnsley: The most testing times for leaders come from the shock events they never anticipated.


The first criminal trial involving former Enron Corp. executives "is a case about cheating and lying" with Wall Street's help, a prosecutor said Tuesday.


LA QUINTA, Calif. -- Fred Couples continued his amazing run in the Skins Game on Sunday, prevailing in four playoff holes over Tiger Woods to win the event for a record fifth time.


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


In onda il 28 luglio, ospiti Moric, D'Alessio e Tatangelo


Investigators don't believe Beanie Sigel was robbed and shot a block from his boyhood home three months ago, as the rapper claimed at the time, a detective said.


Schmidt Hangs On in Ohio 2, Leaving Three Races Undecided

Republican Rep. Jean Schmidt was declared by The Associated Press as the winner of the very close Nov. 7 House contest in southern OhioÃ¢ÂÂs 2nd District, as the nearly completed canvass by election officials continues to show her holding a narrow lead over Democratic challenger Victoria Wulsin.


Risultato di vasta opereazione anticrimine dei CC di Napoli


Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate for the Palestinian Authority presidency, said yesterday that Palestinians wanted to begin negotiating final statehood terms


Public support for the work The UK's fertility regulator is expected to give its seal of approval to research on human-animal hybrids in the UK. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) published its consultation on the proposed draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill yesterday, in which it said most people consulted were at ease with the creation of hybrid embryos.â¦


Bernhard Langer hints he is unlikely to captain Europe at the 2006 Ryder Cup.


Trucks carrying diesel and gas drove into fuel-starved Katmandu on Tuesday after the government stepped up highway security, arriving for the capital's first deliveries since they were disrupted by a week-old general strike.


New breast cancer screening test would use saliva

Scientists in the United States are developing a screening test for breast cancer that checks a woman's saliva for evidence of the disease to help find tumors early, when they are most treatable.


The dollar rebounded on Monday from a 20-month low against the euro and a basket of currencies as investors saw a recent 3-percent fall in the currency's value as overdone.


Operazione polizia di Anzio, droga arrivava dalla Colombia


Lawyers defending Michael Jackson in a child abuse case request that pretrial hearings are held in a closed court.


Who benefits from the last-minute surprise appearance of Osama bin Laden in the 2004 US presidential campaign? "If Bush wins the elections, he will owe Bin Laden a favor," says London's


Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s   lackluster December sales forecast on Thursday cast doubt on  its fourth-quarter prospects, while its nearest rival, Target  Corp. , continued to shine.


The Western Warriors are in a good position after day 1 against Pakistan at the WACA. The Warriors are 1/20 at stumps, 242 runs behind Pakistanâs first innings total.


Thousands of Hezbollah supporters set up camp in the heart of Beirut on Saturday, starting an open-ended sit-in with a carnival atmosphere intended to pressure the U.S.-backed government of Fuad Saniora into ...Comment


Democrat John Edwards compared President Bush to former Enron Corp. chairman Kenneth Lay on Tuesday and predicted Bush "is going to be fired" by voters for the way he has run the country.


A Movie Star for All Eras, Even the Present

Such a deep streak of nostalgia runs through George Clooneyâs career that he seems to be working his way through every decade of the 20th century.


Sluggish growth in the eurozone is holding back the global economy, according to the US Treasury Secretary John Snow. Speaking during a visit to Dublin, he said the zone was growing at "below its potential


Genetic Test Helps Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence

A new genetic test could one day spare many women diagnosed with breast cancer from the rigors of chemotherapy, a new study says. But at least one cancer expert says more


Budget Version of Windows Headed for Russia

Priced at about US$36, the Starter Edition gives users limited options and features, compared to the standard Windows version. Microsoft hopes the low price will help it compete in Russia


Originally published in 1985, Chris Van Allsburgâs ââThe Polar Expressââ is a hushed, haunted little book - a childâs illuminated manuscript set during the dreamy wee hours of Christmas Eve.


Arrives Monday for a first fly-by NASA's MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging spacecraft (Messenger) will on Monday make a close pass of Mercury, marking the first spacecraft visit to the world in 33 years since Mariner 10 dropped by in 1975.â¦


"We will invest, we'll put new blood into the company ... with acquisitions worldwide"  Endemol's new owners will invest and look at acquisitions worldwide, John De Mol, who founded the television content company and is now buying it with Italy's Mediaset , told Italy's La Repubblica newspaper. via Reuters UK


France struggles but overcomes upstart Faroe Islands squad

France saw skipper Patrick Vieira sent off in a lackluster 2-0 win over the Faroe Islands in a World Cup Group Four qualifier on Wednesday.


E' stato il fondatore del PdCi dopo la rottura con Bertinotti


Call it a guilt trip or a cultural awakening, but some Latino filmmakers feel that the controversy over Ken Burns' upcoming World War II documentary has unexpectedly opened doors for their work at PBS.


Sven-Goran Eriksson, the England head coach, received some welcome news last night when he visited Old Trafford to watch Gary Neville, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand starting for Manchester United against Fenerbahce.


For one night only, it'll be spitballs and Swift Boats together on the same stage — a who's who of Sen. John Kerry bashing. The American Conservative Union on Thursday announced it has tapped Sen. Zell Miller, D-Ga., to present the "Courage Under Fire" award to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth at the Conservative Political Action Conference's Feb. 16 banquet.


Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday its net profit in the fourth quarter of 2007 fell 30.6 percent from the same period a year ago due to weakness in the share price of affiliate Kia Motors Corp.


A former executive at Computer Associates was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges in connection with a scheme to artificially bolster the companyâs quarterly revenue.


Norwegian peace envoy Erik Solheimmet Wednesday with Tamil Tigers leaders at the rebel-held northerntown of Kilinochchi in a fresh attempt to revive Sri Lanka's peacetalks, the national television reported.


Torino, 19:30 - CALCIO, TORINO: DI LORETO E MUZZI NON SI ALLENANO

Test infrasettimanale per il Torino, che ha affontato la fiormazione Allievi.Palestra per i nuovi ar...


China Army Will 'Crush' Any Taiwan Independence Move

Relations between China and Taiwan are grim and the mainland will crush any major moves toward independence by the island no matter what the cost, the government said in a policy paper on national defense on Monday.


New budget Sempron chip underperforms its predecessor.


The Blues defeated FC Porto 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, while CSKA Moscow, the club sponsored by the Russian billionaire, won 2-0 at home to Paris Saint Germain.


U.S. Is Close to Eliminating AIDS in Infants, Officials Say

Mother-to-child transmission of H.I.V. has dropped so sharply that public health officials now talk about wiping it out.


Detailed, real-time data Scientists have, for the first time, been able to watch a star go supernova in real time, thanks to NASA's Swift satellite.â¦


Sun CTO Greg Papadopoulos says greater diversity needed for its own sake as well as competitiveness.


The way to lose weight in 2008 is the same as it has been every other year, because the basics of good nutrition have not changed.


Is "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" for cure or for show?


Arab American Voters Drop Support for Bush

Hundreds of Arab Americans danced and celebrated in the streets of this Detroit suburb after the fall of Baghdad last year, and enthusiastically shouted thanks to President Bush.


'Il capitolo delle modifiche costituzionali non e' chiuso'


Poland's unemployment rate dropped for the eighth consecutive month in October, falling to 18.7 percent from 18.9 percent in September, the economy minister said Monday.


Motorists who smoke at the wheel could be prosecuted under new guidance in the latest Highway Code.


La crescita del PLIO (Progetto Linguistico Italiano OpenOffice.org) apre la strada a nuove figure professionali nella comunita' dei volontari. MILANO. La crescita del PLIO (Progetto Linguistico Italiano OpenOffice


Democratic hopefuls for '08 head to Nevada

Nevada is about to get its first true taste of what it's like to be an early presidential testing ground, as Democratic hopefuls descend on the state capital for the kickoff candidate forum of the 2008 campaign.


Dutch Foreign Minister and chairman of the council Bernard Bot, right, talks with Sweden's Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds during an EU foreign ministers council in Luxembourg, Monday, Oct. 11, 2004.


But the pesky oxygen generator is on the blink again Anousheh Ansari, the first female space tourist, has touched down safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan along with the out going crew of the International Space Station, astronaut Jeff Williams and cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov.â¦


Cassini-Huygens makes first close approach to Titan

Today the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini-Huygens spacecraft makes a fly-by of Saturn's largest moon Titan - the closest ever performed. At the time of the closest approach, which is scheduled for 18:44 CEST, the spacecraft


Alcohol is now the leading killer of Finnish adults, with consumption reaching an all-time high last year in the Nordic nation, officials said Friday.


Merrill executives received no bonuses for 2007

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc  said on  Wednesday top executives did not receive bonuses for 2007 after  the world's largest brokerage posted $12.1 billion in net  losses during the second half of the year.


TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co Ltd, Japan's second largest motor vehicle maker, said it will have to cut back output due a shortage of steel material.


Vucinic decide la sfida col Milan, Inter pareggia a Palermo


Indonesian Chickens, and People, Hard Hit by Bird Flu

Three people died of bird flu this week, pushing the total number of deaths in Indonesia to 101, nearly half of all the bird flu deaths in the world.


A British lawyer opens a law firm in North Korea, hoping to cash in on the foreigners doing business there.


Review: SLR gives more features for the price

Its multitude of features might make it a bit daunting to some, but the E-510 is a solid, flexible camera that takes very good pictures under most conditions.


Positivo anche andamento economico, Ebitda +40% sul 2006


Yahoo adds traffic information to map service

Yahoo is adding local traffic information to its map service in the US, including roadwork and accident reports as well as the approximate speed at which traffic is proceeding along specific roads.


Sirius plans to buy XM in $4.6 billion stock deal

Sirius Satellite Radio plans to buy  larger U.S. rival XM for $4.6 billion in stock to bring  entertainers such as Oprah Winfrey and shock-jock Howard Stern  under one roof, but a top regulator said the deal would face a  tough time winning approval.


Spain suspended the flying license of Air Madrid airline Saturday, hours after the troubled carrier announced it was halting operations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded in Spain and abroad.


Does Kerry-blue Illinois actually bleed Bush red?

At first glance, John Kerryâs strong showing in Illinois and Barack Obamaâs overwhelming win suggest continued tough times for state Republicans.


9 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Sunni Strongholds

The soldiers died in the volatile Sunni heartlands north of Baghdad as the U.S. military launched its third offensive in a year to dislodge Sunni guerrillas from Diyala Province.


Suicide bomber struck US base in Iraq, police arrest Al-Qaeda ...

MOSUL, Iraq  - A suicide bomber was probably responsible for the blast that killed 22 people at a US military base here, the US military said, as Karbala police said they had arrested five Iraqis and one foreigner linked to a deadly bombing in the


KABUL, Afghanistan - An explosion tore through the office of an American defense contractor in the heart of the Afghan capital Sunday, killing as many as six people and seriously injuring several more, officials and residents said. The victims included several apparent U.S...


WASHINGTON -- An international construction company has pulled out of its contract to rebuild Iraq's transportation systems, deciding it was too dangerous to stay, a spokesman for the US-led reconstruction effort said yesterday.


EU summit breaks off without climate agreement

European Union leaders broke off talks late Thursday with no final agreement on an ambitious action plan to fight climate change, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.


Ivory Coast forces will immediately pull back from front lines, the presidential spokesman said Sunday, after a day of clashes with French peacekeepers that left the West African nation's air force in shreds.


Britain held back information from OECD in fraud probe: official

Britain did not give full evidence to the world's main anti-bribery watchdog because of national security concerns after Britain dropped a probe into a multi-billion pound arms deal with Saudi Arabia, a spokesman for the attorney-general told The Guardian on Friday.


L'agenzia internazionale dell'energia punta su un aumento


Liberty Media, EchoStar to bid for Intelsat: report

Liberty Media and EchoStar Communications Corp.'s reported interest in Intelsat Ltd. points to a renaissance in the commercial satellite market that is spurred by demand for high-definition television and faster Internet services, analysts said on Thursday.


Big airlines feel pinch from system they created

Delta Air Lines' decision to close its hub at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and cut 2,000 jobs might seem like a big blow to the world's third-busiest airport.


At least eight people were killed and 30 others wounded in a car bombing near a checkpoint outside the heavily guarded Green Zone in central Baghdad on Monday, doctors at a hospital said.


Report: N.Korea Says Explosion Was Planned

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea said Monday that a huge cloud caused by an explosion near its border with China several days ago was the planned demolition of a mountain for a hydroelectric project, British media reported.    North Korean Foreign Minister Paek Nam Sun said the blast was intentional, responding to a request for information from British Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell, who is visiting the North, the British Broadcasting Corp...


Iraqi Ministry: Most-Wanted Saddam Aide Captured

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces seized a man  believed to be the most wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the  run in a bloody raid in which 70 of his supporters were killed  and 80 captured, Iraqi officials said on Sunday.


Symantec Upgrades Norton Security Products

Revamped Norton AntiVirus, Personal Firewall, and AntiSpam tools fight pests and dangers online.


Beverly Hospital on Thursday will break ground on a new $30 million medical-surgery center planned for 7 acres on the lower portion of the old Danvers State Hospital property on Route 62. The ceremony, scheduled for 5 p.m., will include Steven Laverty , president of Beverly Hospital, and Wayne P. Marquis , the Danvers town manager.


"Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin is to be buried at a private funeral in the next few days, his manager says.


A lose-lose for the computer business: Dell's competitors will take a hit, and the computer giant's margins will shrink even more.


National Poll: 57% Say Social Security Needs to Be Fixed

Rasmussen Reports - When the new Congress convenes under Democratic control in January, it will face a challenge on Social Security that has remained unsolved for a generation. Americans under 50 are skeptical about receiving their promised benefits, most voters believe change is needed, and there is strong opposition to both tax increases and benefit cuts.


Bafana boss granted permit after arrest threat

South Africa's new coach, Carlos Alberto Parreira, has finally been granted a work permit after an embarrasing spat between the government and the football chiefs hosting the 2010 World Cup.


Business & money: Technology empire pays Â£310m for Californian email security specialist Postini.


Al Qaeda Releases Tape Predicting US Defeat

Al Qaeda's second-in-command, Ayman Zawahiri, said US defeat in Iraq and Afghanistan "has become just a question of time," in a videotape broadcast yesterday on the approach of the third anniversary


President George W Bush is set to announce a program of measure aimed at shoring up the fragile US economy.


International PHP Magazine: Poll Question: Which Feature Is Not Suitable for phpDocumentor?

The International PHP Magazine has posted the results of this past week's visitor poll asking "Which Feature Is Not Suitable for phpDocumentor?"   Of the choices, the "None" option got the most votes (33.3% in fact) followed at a large margin by "Fully customizable output with Smarty-based templates" and "Generates a todo list from @todo tags in source". The users have spoken and they think phpDocumentor is flexible enough to handle everything from outputting in HTML/PDF formats to having a web and command-line interface.   This week's poll question asks about something a little more common - which of the items in the list are your favorite PHP game (and yes, there's "All" and "None" options). Check it out and cast your vote today!


A media group owned by U.S. billionaire Ronald Lauder is buying a controlling interest the Czech television network TV Nova for about $642 million, the company said Monday.


A decade ago, John McCain sat in Ted Williams' kitchen and listened raptly as the legendary slugger told a story that made him even more of a hero in the senator's eyes.


Hungary's prime minister refuses to quit

Another big crowd gathered in Budapest, Hungary Sunday calling for the country's millionaire Socialist prime minister to step down.Comment


The Nasdaq begins its spectacular collapse, signaling the end of the dot-com boom. Compiled by Tony Long.


VATICANO - Le parole rivolte da GesÃ¹ a Tommaso Âci ricordano il vero senso della fede matura e ci incoraggiano a proseguire, nonostante la difficoltÃ , sul nostro cammino di adesione a LuiÂ: la catechesi del Papa allÂudienza generale CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Riprendendo il ciclo di catechesi sui dodici Apostoli scelti direttamente da GesÃ¹, durante lÂudienza generale di oggi in piazza San Pietro, il Santo Padre ha dedicato il suo discorso allÂApostolo Tommaso, il cui n...


Long Iraq Tours Can Make Home a Trying Front

For many soldiers and family members, the repercussions of wartime deployments are one of the toughest, least discussed byproducts of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Dozens of hospital wards across the UK have been forced to close due to outbreaks of winter virus


Tiger Can Return to No. 1 at Nissan Open

Knocked off his perch for the last 24 weeks, Tiger Woods can return to No. 1 in the world this week at the Nissan Open, and it would appear the odds are in his favor.


A British man has been arrested in connection with the theft of source code from Cisco Systems. The 20-year-old was arrested on 3 September following police raids on homes in Manchester and Derbyshire.


Bondi, missione continui.Gasparri, governo spieghi posizione


Government officials ordered the evacuation of 15,000 people from low-lying areas on the Baja California peninsula Thursday as Hurricane John approached, the state governor's office said.


Owen Burdick, the organist and music director at Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan, who significantly improved its musical offerings and became a major fixture on the early-music scene, abruptly left his job on Monday.


Roma, 15:09 - CALCIO, FIFA: IL BESIKTAS DEVE 200MILA DOLLARI A GIUNTI

Il Besiktas è stato condannato dalla Fifa a corrispondere a Federico Giunti, ora al Chievo, l...


Hello! magazine is to appeal against damages awarded to its rival OK! over Catherine Zeta Jones' wedding photos.


Roma, 19:57 - CALCIO, EUROPEI 2008: FINLANDIA-POLONIA 0-00

Finlandia e Polonia hanno pareggiato 0-0 in un incontro valido per il gruppo A delle qualificazioni ...


Google Update? Don't Panic!  There has been a great deal of speculation about a shift coming in Google's ranking algorithms over the past few weeks. Several recent pieces of evidence point to a coming shift however it is very difficult to predict what, if anything will happen. It's pretty much a ...


FBI Prepares Vast Database Of Biometrics

CLARKSBURG, W. Va. -- The FBI is embarking on a $1 billion effort to build the world's largest computer database of peoples' physical characteristics, a project that would give the government unprecedented abilities to identify individuals in the United States and abroad.


Almost 15 years later, the Berlin Wall is rising again, overlooking the former Checkpoint Charlie, once the most famous meeting point between the Soviet and free worlds.


Ex-Minerva CEO in joint venture with Goldman Sachs fund: report

Andrew Rosenfeld, former chief executive of property group Minerva Plc , is entering a 1 billion pound ($1.96 billion) property partnership with Goldman Sachs , The Sunday Times reported without citing sources.


The single-season hits record George Sisler set in 1920 was one of the Major League records Commissioner Bud Selig thought would last at least through his lifetime he said Saturday night at Safeco Field.


Mibtel -0,07% e SP/Mib -0,11%, deboli anche piazze europee


Israel Faces New Pressure Over Security Barrier

The Israeli government is facing new pressure over its controversial West Bank security barrier, which the World Court has ruled is illegal and should be dismantled.


Senate War Votes Hinge on GOP Class of 2002

Republican senators in tough re-election contests expressed a range of reactions Tuesday to Gen. David H. PetraeusÃ¢ÂÂ report to Congress.


NIZMIT HILL, Israel  - Israeli tanks and troops   massed near Gaza on Tuesday for a threatened offensive against   Palestinian militants as the government said it would target   Hamas leaders if an abducted soldier was not freed.


Kirk Franklin has no problem reminding his predominantly Christian audience that he is not the perfect Christian.


Consulenti dei trasporti i tecnici della grandi opere

Sono le figure centrali delle società che realizzano le infrastrutture. I corsi, la formazione, i master e le opportunità di lavoro


Program Combines Archaeology, Oceanography

The University of Rhode Island has designed a voyage to the bottom of the sea for students in an emerging field of scientific exploration — archaeological oceanography.


A post-bankruptcy strategy to tackle debts

How should I stabilize my financial future? I am 44 years old and my wife is 38. She declared bankruptcy a year ago under her own name; I did a bankruptcy in 1997. We were able to buy a house in May with an adjustable-rate mortgage that has a 7.99 percent interest rate as a result of our credit. I ...


Trento, 13:21 - MOUNTAIN BIKE: MARATHON DI FOLGARIA INTITOLATA A SIMONI

La "Megabike Marathon" di Folgaria, in Trentino, cambia denominazione in onore di Gilberto Simoni. L...


A consumer credit advice charity report claims the number of people over 60 seeking its advice is rising.


Nuns have multi-point mind-link to God, say researchers

Er, sort of Nuns don't have a single G-spot (that is G to God) in their brains after all. This groundbreaking and no doubt riveting piece of information comes courtesy of researchers at the University of Montreal.â¦


Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Monday said quarterly profit rose about 26 percent on demand from handset


Mavericks' Transition Game Led by Nelson

Don Nelson claims that training Avery Johnson to be the next Dallas Mavericks coach is more important than regular-season victories and defeats.


Beat the market and the world will beat a path to your door.


Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell is prepared to start Thursday's preseason finale against the Jaguars while running back Clinton Portis, above, could see his first action.


"We acted against the heads of Hamas ... in a way we found right at the right time when it was convenient for us,". Sharon said on Wednesday.


France's largest media group, Vivendi Universal, yesterday revealed that first-half net losses had nearly trebled to â¬1.86bn (Â£1.


U.S. blue chips were near unchanged on Thursday but technology stocks slipped, as a broker downgrade on the semiconductor industry rattled investors, while coffee-shop chain Starbucks (SBUX.O) disappointed with slowing growth.


Holloway Wants Place to Park the Lighthouse

By Tom Wilemon, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Feb. 10--BILOXI -- Mayor A.J.


Procura di Firenze ipotizza reato di lesioni colpose


Thousands join a protest in Georgia against presidential poll winner Mikhail Saakashvili, amid claims of vote-rigging.


3 doctors among arrested in British plot

At least three physicians were identified Monday among suspects arrested in Britain's failed car bomb attacks, and authorities announced three new arrests — including a doctor in Australia — as the investigation spread overseas.


Cards' Kline Suffering From a Hand Injury

Cardinals left-handed reliever Steve Kline rejoined the team Saturday but was unavailable to pitch, one day after visiting a hand specialist in St.


Authorities have accused Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O'Neal of assaulting his adult son at the actor's home over the weekend.


'Salute Ã¨ diritto all'uguaglianza Difendiamo il sistema sanitario ...

ROMA, 19 NOVEMBRE 2004 - Â«Il diritto alla salute Ã¨ una delle forme fondamentali in cui si esprime il diritto all'uguaglianzaÂ». Il presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi lo sottolinea celebrando


Officials: Frances Caused Up to $4 Billion in Damage

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  - Hurricane Frances caused $2  billion to $4 billion in insured damages in Florida, according  to early estimates, a state official said on Tuesday.


Now comes former coach Phil Jackson's "The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul," a diary of the Lakers' 2003-04 season (which ended in the NBA Finals loss to the Pistons).


Political reform in the developing world, including the Middle East, is a "necessity," Qatar's ruler told world leaders at the United Nations, addressing an issue that has come to the fore with the U.S. push to turn Iraq into a democracy.


Laura Dern can't believe how many of her fellow actresses have gotten some kind of plastic surgery.


Car bomb kills 26 in Baghdad book district

A car bomb ripped through Baghdad's booksellers' district on Monday, killing 26 people and setting shops and cars ablaze on the street and sending out choking black smoke that hampered rescue efforts.


Italian Women Said Dead in Iraq, UK Hostage Pleads

Two Italian women aid workers were reported killed in Iraq and a British hostage pleaded for his life after the killing of two Americans, as the latest hostage crisis put pressure on governments with troops in Iraq.


An Apple A Day Can Keep Colon Cancer Away

An apple a day not only keeps the doctor away, according to a new study, it can keep colon cancer away too. According to a team from the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, a chemical


Jerry Springer is taking on another TV show. "The Jerry Springer Show" host and "Dancing with the Stars" alum will be the new frontman of "America's Got Talent," NBC's Craig Plestis announced Monday.


Brought on by Darkness, Disorder Needs Light

More than winter blahs, seasonal depression is recognized and treatable.


France intensifies efforts to secure hostages' release

The French government intensified efforts to secure the release of two journalists held hostage by Islamic militants in Iraq, a day after they were shown on Arabic television pleading for their lives.


Authorities said a man stole a pickup, a sedan and a Volkswagen Beetle — along with perhaps 300 other cars. Not to mention boats and recreational vehicles.


NEW YORK -- Pfizer Inc. yesterday said a major trial will test whether its popular Celebrex arthritis drug increases the risk of heart attacks, as seen with Merck and Co.'s recalled Vioxx pill.


Nel film in uscita a luglio, sesso infuocato tra agenti Fbi


TD Bank sees growth putting pressure on interest rates

TORONTO - Canada's economy will expand at average annual rate of 3.5 per cent over the rest of this year and next, before cooling to slightly more than 3 per cent in 2006 - growth that will put pressure on inflation and interest rates, a TD Bank


LONDON - US health officials met with British regulators yesterday to discuss the suspension of flu vaccine production and planned to inspect the Liverpool factory to see whether any impounded vaccine could be salvaged.


Insurance shares tumbled yesterday as investors took fright at the assault by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Mr Spitzer has caused shock waves


U.S. Unit Commander in Iraq Moved from Post

The commander of a U.S. army company  that refused orders to deliver fuel along a dangerous route in  Iraq was relieved of her duties at her own request on Thursday,  the U.S. military said.


From love to game over for Clijsters, Hewitt

Former top-ranked tennis players Kim Clijsters of Belgium and Australian Lleyton Hewitt have broken up and abandoned their wedding plans less than four months ahead of their planned marriage.


JUBA, Sudan  - North Sudanese troops have missed a third deadline to fully redeploy from the south following over two decades of north-south civil war that ended in 2005, South Sudanese officials said on Thursday.


FTSE 100 rebounds as banking shares claw back losses

The leading share index recorded slight gains Tuesday as the banking sector rebounded slightly led by troubled lender Northern Rock.


Girding for battle as the rest of the GOP field descended upon Florida, Rudy Giuliani challenged them for the first time by name.


COUNTER terrorist police are on standby to swoop on a Sydney man who was yesterday identified as being linked to an extremist group plotting to bomb the High Court in the Spanish capital Madrid.


A senior US official says Iran should comply with a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency and freeze all uranium-enrichment activities.


In Gonaives, Haiti, story headlined "Haiti flood death toll nears 700, likely to rise" please read in first paragraph ... could rise above 660 ... instead of ... could rise about 660. By Joseph Guyler Delva.


MISSOURI 63, NO. 12 GONZAGA 61: At Columbia, Mo. - Jason Conley had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Missouri survived a lengthy cold stretch at the finish to hang on and beat Gonzaga on Thursday night.


Police search for clues to embassy bombing, using DNA tests

The Indonesian police have conducted DNA tests on 117 small pieces of bodies found in the scene of a deadly bombing at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, and also on family


Fannie Mae Misses Quarterly Filing Deadline

Mortgage giant Fannie Mae missed a regulatory deadline Monday for filing its third-quarter financial results after its independent auditor KPMG refused to sign off on the report.


A former claims stakes struggler turned Belmont rabble-rouser, Digger runs away with the $50,000 Deputed Testamony Stakes at Laurel Park, continuing a strong two-race run.


Perhaps it was inevitable that there would be a strike this year against one of the Big Three auto companies.


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

Aon Corp  one of the world's largest insurance brokers, said on Monday that it has agreed to sell two units for about $2.75 billion, and will devote the proceeds of the deal to a share buyback.


UN probing alleged abuse by staff in DRC

The United Nations is investigating around 150 allegations of sexual abuse by UN civilian staff and soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.


Will the "October Surprise" Explosives Blow Up In Kerry's Face?

On 25 October 2004, the New York Times ran a front-page story: "Huge Cache of Explosives Vanished From Site in Iraq." The Times warned readers that "380 tons of powerful conventional explosives


Hundreds of Iraqis trained to run expatriate polling stations in Britain

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said some 150,000 of the estimated 250,000 Iraqis living in Britain would be eligible to vote under a scheme that is also organized for Iraqi expatriates in 13 ...


Children in overcrowded housing are up to 10 times more likely to contract meningitis, a report from charity Shelter reveals.


Lindsay Lohan, who is current filming  Know Who Killed Me, has decided to back out of the movie, A Woman of No Importance.  According to her rep, she needs time for herself. Instead of jumping from one project to the next, she has decided...


Owner of pot cafe freed on bail again, faces drug trafficking charges

VANCOUVER (CP) - The owner of a now-shuttered marijuana cafe was released on bail again Monday after promising not to contact her co-accused in the case.


Federer uses dry spell to finish off Russell

World number one Roger Federer wasted no time in completing a 6-4 6-2 6-4 win over American Michael Russell in his opening French Open match on Tuesday.


Ukrainian MP says Yanukovich acting at TV debate as assuager

KIEV, December 21 (Itar-Tass) - Candidate for Ukraineâs presidency, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich took on an unexpected role of an assuager of the nation during Mondayâs televised debate with his opponent in the repeat runoff election, the country


Si prevede inflazione al 2,5% dal 2,3 del 2005


Edmonton veteran Lori-Ann Muenzer wins Olympic gold in cycling ...

ATHENS (CP) - Lori-Ann Muenzer claimed Canada's first-ever cycling gold medal at the Olympics, defeating Russian Tamilla Abassova in the sprint final in convincing fashion Tuesday.


DESPITE Ruud van Nistelrooy's apology to Ashley Cole, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger may be reluctant to let the dust settle on the second successive 'Battle of Old Trafford'.


Lenovo, Fujitsu planning to use Intel's MacBook Air chip

Both Lenovo and Fujitsu have designs coming soon that will use the same chip Apple asked Intel to build for the MacBook Air, according to sources familiar with their plans.


San Josè, 11:44 - CALCIO, COSTA RICA: FEDERAZIONE HA DEBITI PER 1 MLN DI DOLLARI

La Federcalcio del Costa Rica ha debiti per un milione di dollari. L'allarme è stato lanciato...


Critics: Clerks Can Easily Redact Personal Data From Web

Some security experts question the difficulty of eliminating Social Security numbers from public documents, as contended by some county clerks in Texas.


A significant number of patients who have their stomachs stapled develop nerve damage in their extremities, research has found.


Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, a retired army general with a newly minted doctorate in economics, was sworn in Wednesday as Indonesia's first directly elected president


A judge denied a defense bid to delay Michael Jackson's child molestation trial, saying it would be "a huge step backward" and clearing the way for the trial to begin next month as planned.


Ireland, Britain resume N. Ireland peace talks

Britain and Ireland resume their joint efforts this week to revive deadlocked peace talks in Northern Ireland, aiming to forge common ground between sectarian groups set dead against each other.


Pioneer IBM's exit from PC business seen as turning point

IBM's deal to sell its personal computer business to China's Lenovo, a move likely to reshape the industry, signals the PC has evolved into a mass consumer item with little profit, analysts say.


Two teachers are suspended from a school over claims they bound a pupil's arms and legs.


When asked to rate his level of frustration on a scale from 1 to 10 following Monday's 110-106 loss to the Warriors, Paul Pierce said, with little hesitation, "10." Given the circumstances, it was an understandable answer. Although the Celtics did not squander a substantial lead against Golden State -- as they did against Sacramento on the ...


Suspected U.S. head of Tamil Tigers pleads innocent

The suspected head of the U.S. branch of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers rebel group and four others pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of assisting a foreign terrorist organization.


Many NHS patients could soon be able to make an appointment to see their GP over the internet.


A Muslim school in the southern Netherlands town of Eindhoven was today damaged in an explosion. The apparent attack was the latest in a string against Muslim institutions since the murder last week of film


For Cancer Patients, Empathy Goes a Long Way

At a scary time for patients, too few doctors ask about feelings, a new study finds.


p2pnet.net OT News:- A "cold landscape carved by winds and perhaps puddled with organic lakes". "The take-home message, although preliminary, is that Titan may be sculpted by fierce winds and cradle vast lakes of organic chemicals.


Vitali Klitschko vs. Danny Williams: Nothing to lose for Williams!

07.12.04 - By Marcus Wood: July 30th 2004 Danny Williams knocked out Mike Tyson in the fourth round in Louisville, USA. Fast forward four months and Danny Williams is preparing to fight reigning WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko as a direct result.


Iraq Hostages' Kin Appeal for Their Lives

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Family members of an American and a Briton held by kidnappers in Iraq appealed for their lives after a video posted on the Internet showed militants beheading a hostage identified as U.S. civil engineer Eugene Armstrong and threatening to kill another hostage in 24 hours...


Foxtel rolls out extra services to lure subs

Variety - SYDNEY -- Foxtel, Australia's dominant paybox, is embarking on the second phase of its expansion plan after switching to digital last March.


Afghan President Karzai Rejects Call to Resign

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has dismissed a call that he resign as unconstitutional, but said his challengers had the right to make the demand.


Patterns: A Video Game, an M.R.I. and What Menâs Brains Do

Why does it often seem that men enjoy playing video games more than women? Perhaps because they do.


Hurricane Ivan, which left a swath of  death and destruction across the Caribbean, wrought havoc on  oil drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico before rampaging  across the Florida and Alabama coast on Thursday.


Tottenham manager Martin Jol has responded to rumours linking Jermain Defoe to Chelsea by insisting the English striker is not for sale.


European stock markets climb on takeover news

European stock markets rose on Monday, lit up by merger and acquisition news after a bright performance in Tokyo and Hong Kong, dealers said.


The company on Friday posted a 20-minute guided tour of the device that is one of the most exhaustive looks yet at that iPhone thing you might have heard about. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


NASA Unveils its Newest Most Powerful Supercomputer

NASA unveils its newest supercomputer today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the agency's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.


Bombings kill 18 people and wound many others in Iraq, despite a security operation across the country.


U.S. security scares foreign visitors away

GRAND CANYON, Arizona  - Maryellen Fleming-Hoffman manages a gift store on the plunging rim of the Grand Canyon, where visitors come to marvel at one of the world's greatest attractions.


Modena, 18:28 - CALCIO, MODENA: CHIUSA LA CAMPAGNA ABBONAMENTI

Si è chiusa oggi la campagna abbonamenti del Modena. Vendute 6.919 tessere con un incremento ...


Ukraine's Supreme Court rejects most of PM Yanukovych's complaints about the presidential poll.


Suez reports record annual profits, plans massive investments

French utility group Suez, partner in a controversial merger plan with state-run Gaz de France, posted record annual net profits of 3.6 billion euros (4.7 billion dollars) Thursday and announced plans for massive investments in the coming years.


Australian man killed British tourist for drug money

An Australian man threw a young British tourist to her death from a bridge after robbing her for drug money.


Mexico City -- The cop, surrounded by an enraged mob, shouted into his cell phone: "Look, we need help! ... We're in Tlahuac, and the people are beating us up.


Turkey, Iraq sign terrorism deal amid border row

Turkey and Iraq signed an anti-terrorism deal on Friday targeting Kurdish rebels based in northern Iraq, but failed to agree on a plan that would have let Turkish troops chase militants across their shared border.


High-tech magic and true feeling make 'Express' a holiday classic

The Polar Express: Childrenâs fantasy. Starring Tom Hanks and Nona Gaye. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. (Rated G. 93 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.


Zeta Jones Sues Reno Topless Club Over Photos

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has sued a Nevada strip club for using a picture of her face to promote itself on the Web as "The Friendliest Topless Cabaret in Reno.


Beckham finally on board as Galaxy player

CARSON, California  - David Beckham, ready to start his much trumpeted American adventure, was formally introduced as a Los Angeles Galaxy player at the Major League Soccer (MLS) team's home stadium on Friday.


House Passes Bill to Raise Indecency Fines

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation to hike fines to as much as $500,000 on broadcasters and entertainers who violate decency limits on the air.


Syria, Iraq restore ties to combat militants

Iraq and Syria agreed to restore full diplomatic relations on Tuesday after a break of a quarter of a century, a move Iraq hopes may help stem what it says is Syrian support for militants.


Comeback Kid Haas Upsets 12th-Seed Grosjean

Tommy Haas upset 12th seed Sebastien  Grosjean 6-4, 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 to move into the third round of the  U.S. Open on Friday.


Roma, 13:03 - CALCIO, DOPING: PROCURA CONI CONVOCA PAGOTTO PER 31 LUGLIO

Il portiere del Crotone, Angelo Pagotto, è stato convocato per martedÃ¬ 31 luglio (ore 10.30) ...


Is 'Rathergate' a Watershed Moment for U.S. Media?

Internet bloggers have drawn blood  and American journalism may never be the same.


N.Y. teacher charged with raping student

A middle school math teacher was arrested on charges he raped a 14-year-old student when she went to his home for tutoring, police said Wednesday.


Moenchengladbach's Oliver Neuville Banned for Scoring With Hand

Borussia Moenchengladbach's Oliver Neuville, a former Germany forward who has the most goals in the country's top soccer division this season, was suspended for two games after he used his hand to score.


Pentagon Says Terror Suspect Has Been Moved to Guantanamo

A Somali man who U.S. authorities allege has close ties to al-Qaeda operations in Africa was transferred to the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, this week, Defense Department officials announced yesterday, the third detainee to arrive at the prison in recent weeks.


Apple, T-Mobile strike iPhone deal in Germany

The 8GB iPhone will be sold in Deutsche Telekom retail stores, the T-Mobile online shop, and Apple's own e-store starting Nov. 9, for $556.


Iraq panel to shape U.S. policy despite tepid embrace

Despite a tepid embrace from the White House, the Iraq Study Group's recommendations will help shape President George W. Bush's new policy if only because of their popular support, analysts said on Wednesday.


Police drummer says he enjoys a simple life

Stewart Copeland, drummer of  reunited rock band the Police, might spend time at fellow band  member Sting's country estate in Italy, but he prefers a  simpler life.


NetSuiteâs shares priced at $26 apiece late Wednesday, far above the expected price range of $13 to $16 that it initially reported in its registration to go public.


PARIS -- About a dozen history and political science students huddled against the blustery cold outside the main entrance to the Sorbonne university, the bastion of Left Bank intellectualism. The topic, as they puffed away: France's new law banning smoking in public places such as schools and...


Union's reply to next league offer holds key

The dynamic 24 percent payroll rollback proposed by the NHL Players Association last week was simply another gambit in the NHL's labor dispute.


VUG Goes For 'True' Simultaneous Release With Half-Life 2?

November 04, 2004 - We sometimes hear of big-name games being released simultaneously across the globe. Typically this means the game will be released on the same day in each supported territory, although


By Associated Press  Flextronics International Ltd., the world's No.


Tips & Tweaks: Post-Holiday Time Wasters

Spiraling plane rides, dangerous comics, moonwalking birds, and other fascinating videos.


U.S. offers to delay shield if Russia cooperates

The United States has proposed delaying the activation of parts of its missile defense shield if Russia cooperates on the project, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Tuesday.


Latest: Jessica Simpson has won her dream movie role - as sexy Daisy Duke in a movie adaptation of television classic The Dukes Of Hazzard.


Prosecutor says Proof shooter within law

The man who police say shot and killed rapper Proof in a nightclub shootout acted lawfully in defense of another man, the county prosecutor said Tuesday.


Stock futures pointed to flat open on  Friday after top personal computer maker Dell Inc. DELL.O  posted earnings that reflected slow sales in the consumer  market and offered an outlook that disappointed Wall Street.


Michael Jackson's Fame Complicating Jury Selection

SANTA MARIA, Calif.  - Waving to fans and flashing  a V for victory sign, Michael Jackson returned to court on  Tuesday for a second day of jury selection in his child  molestation case, a process complicated by the expected length  of the trial and the pop star's fame.


Germany, France support Turkish invitation to EU membership talks

Germany and France both support inviting to European Union membership talks at a summit in December in Brussels, Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said.


Indo-American Achievers Award for Akshay

The U S Consulate is awarding Akshay Kumar with the Indo-American Achievers Award for Excellence in Cinema 2004 for his powerhouse talent.


Exercise: Better Than the Couch, but Not Equal to the Court

The active video games played on the Nintendo Wii console are not a substitute for the real thing, a small study suggests.


UK's Ex-Guantanamo Inmates Freed Without Charge

Four Britons freed from the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay were released without charge by British police on Wednesday.


Do Your Bank Account a Favor: Drop the Doughnut

Deborah McNaughton and Melinda Weinstein want us to face a simple truth: Many people consume too many calories and their unhealthful eating is costing them a piece of prosperity.


RPG fired at home of Palestinian prime minister

The house of Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya came under rocket-propelled grenade fire Tuesday morning, the Hamas media office reported. There were no injuries.


Desktop Search Is the New Search Engine Battlefield

Yesterday, in a teleconference planned for the same day as the Chicago Search Engine Strategies conference, Microsoft announced their new Toolbar Suite, a Desktop Search tool which is loosely based on the Look Out technology purchased by Microsoft last


UK MoD reveals Watchkeeper spy-drone numbers

Refreshing burst of candour in Whitehall Exclusive The UK's MoD, after a sustained campaign of nagging by the Reg defence desk, has revealed how many robot surveillance planes the UK forces will receive under the Watchkeeper programme.â¦


For years, dog owners have been informing their doctors about the apparent disease-detecting ability of their pets, and today those claims gain some credibility


US rapper Jay-Z is to headline this year's Glastonbury Festival, organiser Michael Eavis confirms.


Genova, 16:28 - CALCIO, GENOA; PASTORELLO: ALLA SAMP TOGLIEREI CASSANO

"Alla Sampdoria toglierei Cassano". a pochi giorni dal derby della Lanterna, Il vicepresidente del G...


U.N. council says could take action over Darfur

The U.N. Security Council on  Friday strongly condemned an attack by Sudanese army troops on  a peacekeeping convoy and threatened action against anyone  hindering the deployment of international peacekeepers.


How and why did President Bush and the Republicans do so well in Tuesday's elections? I've jotted down a few quick thoughts on what, in my opinion, led to the GOP's 2004 victories.


Investors Ignore Mixed Data to Focus on Next Job Report

Stocks moved higher in a late-session buying surge yesterday, as oil prices stepped back from their highs and investors shrugged off mixed economic data, focusing with renewed optimism on the government's upcoming jobs report.


Ghana's President John Kufuor decides to stay in Kenya an extra day to try to resolve the election crisis.


An attack by Maoist rebels at a cultural festival in eastern India has killed at least 17 people, reports say.


PARIS - Two French journalists freed after being held captive in Iraq arrived in Paris Wednesday, saying they never lost hope during their four-month ordeal.


A former Enron Corp. executive and four former Merrill Lynch bankers were found guilty on Wednesday of conspiracy and fraud for the bankrupt energy company's sale of electricity barges to Merrill Lynch in 1999.


The Bush team's stealthy assault on tax policy

You have to say this for President Bush and his advisers: They are not a timid bunch. They went to war in Iraq with a bold plan to remake the Middle East.


Finanziaria. Siniscalco smentisce contrasti con Palazzo Chigi e ...

Domenica di lavoro per il ministro dell'Economia Domenico Siniscalco e per i suoi piÃ¹ stretti collaboratori. Sul tavolo, le ultime limature alla Finanziaria che approderÃ  nei prossimi giorni in Consiglio


Baseball Roundup: A Sweep in Cincinnati Ends the Cardinalsâ 0-7 Trip

Joey Votto hit a two-run double and David Ross had a two-run homer yesterday, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory that left the St. Louis Cardinals winless on their seven-game trip.


August Wilsonâs 1900s to Be a Cycle Onstage

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is set to begin a full month of staged readings of August Wilsonâs 10-play cycle chronicling the lives of African-Americans in the last century.


Jewish immigrants arrive in Israel from Iran

BEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel  - Forty Jewish immigrants from Iran secretly flew to Israel on Tuesday, the largest such influx from the Islamic Republic as a single group in recent years, an Israeli immigration official said.


For sports fans around Philadelphia, the festive feelings of the Christmas season ended with a thud at some point Sunday when people learned that Reggie White had died of an apparent heart failure.


Three people are feared dead when a small plane crashes and bursts into flames close to a south coast airport.


US Fed set to serve up another small rate hike

Federal Reserve officials are expected to nudge interest rates up on Tuesday for a fifth time this year, another small step in a campaign to gradually lift borrowing costs before inflation rears its head.


NIreland police can claim stress payments

Thousands of current and former police officers in Northern Ireland received the go-ahead Friday to claim compensation for stress caused by decades of civil unrest in the once-troubled province.


Victorian batsman Brad Hodge has been called in to the Australian Test squad in India, as a replacement for injured captain Ricky Ponting.


Powerful chip to rev up home entertainment

A long-awaited microprocessor developed by IBM Corp., Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. will go into early production next year and start appearing in video game consoles, high


Alwaleed endorses Citigroup CEO, rejects breakup

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Citigroup Inc.'s  largest individual shareholder, said he has confidence in Chief Executive Charles Prince and does not want to see a breakup of the biggest U.S. bank, according to a published interview.


AMERICA/STATI UNITI - LÂUniversitÃ  di Harvard punta di piÃ¹ su religione ed etica nel piano di studio Roma (Agenzia Fides) - EÂ la piÃ¹ grande rivoluzione culturale che Harvard abbia conosciuto dagli anni Settanta: dopo 30 anni, cambia il programma di studi della prestigiosa universitÃ  statunitense. Si punterÃ  su temi religiosi, culturali e scientific...


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'Minister of Defense' Reggie White dies at 43

Reggie White, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, died Sunday, his wife said. He was 43. "Today our beloved husband, father and friend passed away," White's wife, Sara


Two Iraqi Ministers Targeted in Separate Attacks

Iraqi officials say assailants targeted the convoys of two Iraqi government ministers in separate attacks in Baghdad Tuesday. Neither official was hurt, but five other people were killed in the attacks.


Movie Review: 'Bridget Jones' takes audience to reason's edge in ...

The sequel to "Bridget Jones's Diary" is beyond reasonable. It's downright outrageous - and not always in a fabulous way.


Israeli Air Strike Kills 4 Gaza Gunmen-Witnesses

An Israeli drone fired a missile at Palestinian militants in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing four, witnesses said.


Countries discuss global warming in Argentina; protesters take ...

Envoys from 189 nations continued talks Wednesday at a UN conference to finalize details of a global warming treaty going into effect next year.


Sundance founder's daughter debuts at festival

PARK CITY, Utah  - Whatever people may think, Robert Redford and his daughter Amy Redford say that her debut as director of "The Guitar" at the Sundance Film Festival was all Amy's doing -- no help from the Sundance Kid.


KITENGELA, Kenya  - A short distance from the slums and skyscrapers of Nairobi, Naanyu Ntirrisa pulls thorn bushes around her Maasai village to keep out marauding lions that have killed a cow and two sheep.


Princeton University in antiquities pact with Italy

Princeton University said on Friday it has reached agreement with the Italian government to return eight works of art whose ownership has been in dispute.


Georgia says it controls rebellious region

Georgia's president claimed Thursday that his troops established control over a rebellious region after three days of clashes, but the defiant local leader targeted in the armed operation escaped.


North lavishes praise on Kim, no word on test

While the world frets over whether North Korea will conduct a nuclear test, the reclusive state's media on Sunday ignored the topic, focusing instead on ecstatic praise of their leader on the anniversary of his rise to power.


Berlin opera re-stages Mozart work dropped over security fears

A production of Mozart's opera "Idomeneo," dropped for fear of a Muslim backlash over a scene with the severed head of the Prophet Muhammad, returned to the stage under heavy security Monday at Berlin's ...Comment


Accusate di impadronirsi di soldi della ricostruzione


Portugal prime minister: Government is quitting

Somalia's Parliament passed a motion of no confidence against the new prime minister and his Cabinet on Saturday, effectively sacking a government that had been expected to restore order to the country after 13 ...


"Hungry" Nike sees 53 pct sales growth over 5 yrs

Nike Inc. Chief Executive  Mark Parker said on Tuesday worldwide revenue could rise 53  percent to $23 billion within five years, as it tries to foster  more loyalty among customers to its iconic brand.


Hornets optimistic after offseason moves

The New Orleans Hornets signed free agents Bobby Jackson and Rasual Butler on Wednesday, capping a busy offseason during which the team has overhauled its roster.


Inspiration for Cornwell heroine retires

The party was held down the hall from the morgue. The color scheme was purple, to denote mourning. The chitchat over hors d'oeuvres was about really interesting autopsies. And the guests included crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, who was the life of the party, even if the business that brought everyone together was death.


An experimental drug developed to relieve fatigue after exercise may also help heart failure patients.


SI.com's BJ Schecter breaks down the Fiesta Bowl

What Meyer has done in two short seasons in Salt Lake City is nothing short of remarkable. He's gone 21-2 and his innovative offense, featuring reverses and misdirection plays, has produced an average of 46.3 points and 502.7 yards per game.


The first high-speed rail link between Madrid and Barcelona opens in Spain, after years of delay.


The New York Stock Exchange, which is battling the rival Nasdaq Stock Market for listings, plans to eliminate fees of as much as $250,000 for companies that transfer to the Big Board.


MIAMI -- The New York Jets went conservative yesterday, waiting for the mistakes that have doomed the Miami Dolphins in every game this season.


Clinton opponent deplores Bush criticism

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's underdog Republican challenger accused the former first lady and her husband on Wednesday of engaging in timeworn theatrics with their criticism of President Bush's handling of the hunt for Osama bin Laden.


VIENNA, Austria (CBS) The possible disappearance of nearly 400 tons of powerful explosives from a known Iraqi arms depot that US troops did not guard became fodder for the presidential campaign Monday.


To Lynn Sand, the decision by 3Com Corp. to move its worldwide headquarters to Marlborough a year ago was a sure sign that Massachusetts can lure businesses with the best of them.


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Abbas, hosting Rice, hints at new government

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, bolstered by a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said on Wednesday he might opt to dissolve the Hamas-led government and unity talks with the group were dead.


Larson voices his opposition to OPECâs decision

On the same day the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to cut its daily oil output to 27 million barrels, US Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, sent


U.S. says no new military activity in northern Iraq

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - U.S. officials in the region have said that there was "no new activity" in northern Iraq after unconfirmed reports that thousands of Turkish troops had invaded, the White House said on  Wednesday.


Plans to bring in controversial "pay as you throw" charges for waste have been delayed, the BBC understands.


Annunciata manifestazione per la legalita' il 29 luglio


Benin Voodoo priests trust faith to beat bird flu

Sacrificing chickens in a spray of blood, Benin's traditional priests celebrated Voodoo Day on Thursday and declared their ancient religion would protect them from risk of infection by the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus.


Shetty thanks British PM, says 'God's been good to me'

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty said that God had been "really kind" to her in terms of the career boost produced by her recent Big Brother appearance, as she visited the House of Commons in London.


Broadhurst makes it child's play in Madrid

Paul Broadhurst was given the go-ahead by his wife to play this week's Madrid Open after the birth of their son a month ago -- providing he did well -- and he responded


U.S. Customs and Border Protection Intercepts Over 14 Million in Counterfeit Illegal Textile Products

SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 5  /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Savannah Port of Entry has seized more than $14 million in goods that were misdescribed in an effort to circumvent trade laws and regulations.


Stuttgart tops table as Bayern, Bremen lose

VfB Stuttgart moved into top spot in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, while Bayern Munich suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to Schalke.


Lynne Stewart was part of a plot to help her militant Muslim client smuggle messages out of prison calling for a return to violence in Egypt and the killing of Jews wherever they are, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday.


WASHINGTON - The Senate on Sunday removed the last major hurdle stalling passage of the most sweeping overhaul of corporate taxes in nearly two decades.    By a 66-14 vote, lawmakers agreed to end the delaying tactics used by opponents of the tax bill...


A Co Antrim firm has won a contract to train people working in the Republic's tourism industry.


General: Iraqi Insurgents Directed From Syria

A top Army general said yesterday that the Iraqi insurgency was being run in part by former senior Iraqi Baath Party officials operating in Syria who call themselves the "New Regional Command."


Shambo the "sacred" bullock tested positive for bovine TB will be killed, despite pleas from his owners.


Midway through Friday's Ryder Cup matches at Oakland Hills, English golf fan Sean Warden began to wonder: Was it tee time, or tea time?


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Water is unforgiving to the dead and by the time the crews arrived, the men were missing their eyes.


Kosovo Vote Tests Reconciliation Efforts

Serb leaders attended a church service Saturday instead of casting ballots in Kosovo's legislative elections, fulfilling their pledge to boycott a vote that will test the depth of the province's ethnic divide and international attempts at reconciliation.


Thousands of government employees and security officials burned tires, blocked roads and fired shots in the air on Gaza streets Saturday to protest delays in receiving long-awaited salaries.


Bush's uncle profits from options scheme

One of President Bush's uncles, William H.T. Bush, was among directors of a defense contractor who reaped $6 million from what federal regulators say was an illegal scheme by two executives to manipulate the timing of stock option grants, documents show.


Media conglomerate says it will make an offer for 77.7% of financial news site it still doesn't own. NEW YORK  - Media conglomerate Viacom Inc.


Angola to see $50 billion oil investment: Sonangol

Angola is expected to see $50 billion in investments in its oil industry in the next six years, the head of state oil company Sonangol was quoted on Thursday as saying.


Palestinians Make Offer to Renew Cease-fire

After a recent surge of violence in and around the Gaza Strip, Israel and the Palestinians moved gingerly today toward reinstituting an often-broken cease-fire.


Natale, è shopping sul web ma i falsi fanno paura

Saranno 600mila gli italiani che compreranno su internet i regali, ma il mercato dei falsi - che vale piÃ¹ di un miliardo di euro - fa paura. CosÃ¬ i grandi marchi cercano le contromisure


For the Players, Goodenow Is a Resolute Hockey Man

Bob Goodenow, the executive director of the N.H.L. Players' Association, stresses that the labor conflict is not a personality clash with Commissioner Gary Bettman.


The number of people claiming jobless benefits has fallen for the eighth consecuetive month in May, official data showed Wednesday.


Hero Langer leads European Ryder Cup players to a whitewash

Victorious Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer pulled off a stunning upset in the first round of the World Match Play Championship when he beat world number one Vijay Singh at the 37th hole.


Even in the stuffed halls of his former high school, where he is fervently pursued by wide-eyed students with pens and cell phone cameras in hand, Kobe Bryant can feel at ease.


Man killed in bomb blast as Thai PM rejects calls to quit

NARATHIWAT, Oct 28: A bomb killed one person and injured more than 20 in mainly Muslim southern Thailand on Thursday as rage grew over the deaths of 85 protesters detained by the army.


Deep into overtime, the breaks were going against the US women's soccer team. First came a last-gasp goal that stole victory in regulation, then came a wide-open shot that bounced off the goalpost.


Ciampi: "No allo scontro tra civilitÃ  e religioni"

ROMA - Carlo Azeglio Ciampi chiede di osservare un minuto di silenzio per le picccole vittime della scuola di Beslan. Il Presidente della Repubblica Ã¨ al Vittoriano, accanto al ministro dell'Istruzione Letizia Moratti per inaugurare l'anno scolastico.


Michelle Wie will make another appearance on the PGA Tour after accepting a sponsor's exemption Tuesday night to play next month in the Sony Open.


Iran suspension of enrichment provisional

Iran's chief of Supreme National Security Council Hassan Rohani said Tuesday his country's decision to suspend enrichment of uranium is provisional.


Apple issues security updates to QuickTime, iPhoto

Apple quietly pushed out a new 7.4.1 QuickTime update to stop attacks through maliciously crafted Web sites, as well as to its iPhoto '08 software.


Celebrities in Spain are due to kick off a government's campaign to publicise the EU's proposed Constitution.


Cuba's interim president, Raul Castro, says his brother Fidel is healthy enough to run for parliament in January.


Mayumana, Israeli Movement Troupe, Bounces Into Union Square With 'Be'

Playbill - Mayumana, the internationally acclaimed rhythm-dance-performance art phenomenon from Israel, will make its American premiere Feb. 23 with the first preview of its stage spectacle, Be.


Autodesk: Piracy in India Costs Us $367M

American design software developer Autodesk Inc. said Tuesday it is losing $367 million in potential revenues each year because of software piracy in India.


President Bush on Tuesday signed bills to raise federal funding for autism, shift AIDS money to rural areas and the South and create a government unit to oversee response to a bird flu pandemic or bioterrorism attack.