Tropical Storm Matthew, the 13th named storm of the 2004 hurricane season, weakened Sunday after moving into southern Louisiana, causing scattered flooding as heavy rain drenched the area.


Valore sceso di 1/3, inferiore a gruppi di medie dimensioni


Latest from Wednesday's 2006 World Cup qualifier.


Knicks Turn the Page, but the Story Is the Same

A day after Lenny Wilkens stepped down as head coach, the Knicks wandered through another afternoon of general dysfunction.


Business & money: Â· Scant detail 'designed to antagonise', says analystÂ· Debt suspected to have soared to Â£300m


Modena, 23:17 - F1, SPIONAGGIO: STEPNEY HA SOSPETTI, PRONTO A FARE NOMI

Nigel Stepney ha ribadito la propria innocenza ''ed è pronto a fare i nomi di persone su cui ...


Health experts attack sugar industry in fight against obesity

International health experts meeting in Norway accused the sugar industry of concealing the risks that the sweet stuff poses to people's health worldwide.


Pervasive looks to crack the database market with a support offering around open-source database PostgreSQL.


Drizzle of Shooting Stars Expected Friday Morning

This week brings us the    return of the famous Leonid Meteor Shower, a meteor display that over the past    several years has brought great anticipation and excitement to sky watchers    around the world.


CAPE CANAVERAL, June 8 -- A patched-up Atlantis blasted off with seven astronauts Friday on the first space shuttle flight of 2007, putting NASA back on track after a run of bad luck and scandal that included a damaging hailstorm and a lurid love triangle.


CPI, output data point to moderating inflation

Data released on Friday showed the   U.S. economy slowing with inflation in check last month,   providing further support for the Federal Reserve to hold   interest rates steady when it meets next week.


TODAY AUTO RACING 3 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Subway 500 qualifying at Martinsville, Va., Speed Channel 4:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Busch Series Sam's Town 250 qualifying at Memphis, Speed Channel PRO BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition: Celtics vs. New Jersey at the FleetCenter, FSN, WWZN (1510) 8 p.m. -- Exhibition: Miami at Atlanta, TNT 10:30 p.m. -- Exhibition: Los ...


Iraq vows action after truck bomb kills 135

Iraq's government renewed its pledge to crack down on militants after a massive suicide truck bomb killed 135 people in a mainly Shi'ite area of Baghdad.


Chelsea Defeats CSKA 1-0, Reaches Champions League Round of 16

Chelsea defeated CSKA Moscow 1-0 to become the first team to reach the single-elimination round of European soccer's Champions League.


LANDOVER, Md. -- Some odds for which team will win the BCS national championship in Miami in January put Southern California at 4-1, which makes sense since the Trojans won half a national championship a year ago, are again talented and eager, and led by a quarterback, Matt Leinart, who is considered a favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. Yet ...


Seattle's Suzuki shoots for single-season hits record

SEATTLE (Ticker) - Ichiro Suzuki, the lightning-quick leadoff hitter of the Seattle Mariners, can set the 84-year-old single-season hits record at his home park.


Four people have been killed at a concert by US heavy metal band Damageplan, which was formed by ex-members of rock legends Pantera.


No Deal on Nuclear Fusion Reactor Site - Diplomat

Negotiations on where to build the world's first nuclear fusion reactor ended without an agreement on either of the two sides under consideration in France and Japan, a Western diplomat said on Tuesday.


A nurse is charged with murdering three elderly female patients at a West Yorkshire hospital.


Wal-Mart to gobble up rest of Japan retailer Seiyu

Wal-Mart Stores Inc  will spend up to 100 billion yen ($878 million) to buy out minority shareholders in Japanese supermarket unit Seiyu Ltd  in an effort to turn around the loss-making chain.


As talks over Cyprus grind to a halt, Turkey's membership of the E.U. looks ever more distant


The promiscuous habits of female cheetahs are uncovered by scientists studying the species.


Labor Day travel seen flat on cost concerns: report

Americans are expected to travel roughly the same amount over the upcoming Labor Day holiday as they did last year amid rising concerns about affordability, according to a AAA survey released Wednesday.


Here are today's Battleground Dispatches Ã¢ÂÂ a roundup of what is going on right now in the year's hottest races, based on reports from local and national media.


Il Cavaliere il giorno dopo il bagno di folla a Roma"Siamo pazienti, ma attenzione: puÃ² passare il momento giusto"                                          Berlusconi: "Ritorno di Casini? Bene, ma in tempi rapidi"                                                                                "Un'investitura popolare per la mia leadership? Non credo ce ne fosse bisogno"Montezemolo: "Una manifestazione civile e trasversale"


The memoirs of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his unpublished will go under the hammer in Paris.


Nigeria's union boss vows to go ahead with a four-day strike from Monday against fuel prices rises.


Superenalotto: nel Livornese un sei da 38 milioni

Dopo 31 settimane di attesa Ã¨ uscito il 6 al Superenalotto, facendo incassare alla schedina vincente ben 37.987.704,10 euro (pari a 73 miliardi e mezzo delle vecchie lire). Il fortunato, che ha puntato sulla


Justine Henin puts in a superb performance to see off Serena Williams 6-4 6-3 to reach the French Open semi-finals.


Fraud Sciences, a private company, has developed technology designed to differentiate between real and fraudulent transactions.


ALICIA MOLIK set up another showdown with Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova after a second-round victory in the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia today.


Stereo Bluetooth headset cuts the cord for $57.99

Newegg.com is offering the Plantronics Voyager 855, which pulls double duty as a Bluetooth headset and wireless stereo earbuds, for $57.99, shipped.


Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Infiltrators in Gaza Settlement

The Israeli military says troops have shot dead three Palestinian gunmen who infiltrated a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip. Officials said the gunmen entered the Kfar Darom settlement early Wednesday and


Environmental protester slain in Siberia

Attackers dressed in dark clothes and wielding metal pipes raided a camp of environmental protesters in Siberia early Saturday, leaving one dead and several injured, a spokeswoman for the local administration said.


OLPC, Microsoft working on dual-boot XO laptop

A forthcoming version of the OLPC's XO laptop could have the ability to boot both Linux and Windows, according to the OLPC's founder.


The Ultimate Gift: 50 Years of Organ Transplants

Over the last five decades, surgeons have learned how to transplant virtually every vital organ in the human body.


Serbian president urges PM to stop govt 'obstruction'

President Boris Tadic on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica to stop obstructing Serbia's state institutions in a damaging political rift over European Union integration.


Federal agents executed search warrants Thursday at several Southern California museums, looking for stolen antiquities, officials said.


Francis, Middleton lost for season with injuries

Starting left guard Frank Middleton and rookie receiver Carlos Francis have been lost for the remainder of the Oakland Raiders' season because of injuries that will require surgery.


The company claims to have developed a new technology that uses plastic instead of glass. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


North Korea proposed Wednesday a full resumption of humanitarian projects at the first high-level talks with South Korea in the wake of Pyongyang's nuclear test, heralding renewed reconciliation between the Koreas after the North pledged to dismantle its atomic program.


Thousand Oaks, CA (Sports Network) - Colin Montgomerie eagled the 16th and birdied the 17th Saturday en route to a four-under 67 and a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Target World Challenge.


Gunmen kill 22 Iraqi police, US hits Falluja

FALLUJA - Gunmen captured 21 Iraqi policemen and shot them in cold blood today, a day after attacks on security forces that killed 34 people, police said.


The cost of goods at the factory gate have risen by 0.4 percent in May from April.


Ruptured biceps ends year for Titans' Piller

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) -- Tennessee Titans starting left guard Zach Piller will likely be sidelined for the season with a ruptured left biceps.


Ohio Congressman Is Said to Agree to Plead Guilty

A guilty plea would make Representative Bob Ney the first member of Congress to admit to criminal charges in the Abramoff probe.


NYPD ire keeps Busta Rhymes off film set

A movie production company was forced to begin its first day of shooting Saturday without Busta Rhymes after the NYPD raised security concerns.


NFL Notebook: Rams' Turley, Martz battle

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Kyle Turley, upset about a remark that the team hadn't seen him since he reinjured his back in training camp, engaged in a recent shouting match with coach Mike Martz.


RNKVoIP Launches Lifetime Phone Service Plans for One-Time Fee

DEDHAM, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 6, 2004 -- First-of-its-Kind Offer Liberates Consumers from a Lifetime of Phone Bills with One Payment of $999.


A flyer who says he was detained for defacing his plastic bag of toiletries at an airport security checkpoint explains why he wrote that the government honcho responsible for the anti-liquids policy is an idiot. In 27B Stroke 6.


THE year is 2007. A five-seater spacecraft powers away from an aeroplane "mother ship" ten miles above the Mojave Desert in the United States and shoots into the stratosphere.


US shows concern at Putin's bid for power

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin Powell reacted with guarded criticism of President Vladimir Putin's new steps to consolidate his power over Russia's political system, saying the fight against terrorism should not become an excuse to move away from


IBM has introduced two new Unix-based servers aimed at small- to mid-size businesses. Based on the Power5 microprocessor, the new servers join IBM's On Demand Express product line, and are priced starting at $3,993.


The Metropolitan Opera has named Margaret Juntwait as the new announcer for the opera's Saturday afternoon radio broadcast series.


Home Depot hiring spouses of military personnel

ATLANTA -- The Home Depot Inc. is recruiting the spouses of military personnel in the latest hiring initiative between the nation's largest home improvement chain and the government.


Dell announces new enterprise-class blade servers

Dell has introduced its new PowerEdge 1855 blade servers, which it says combine enterprise-class features with increased density and lower cost than traditional Dell 1U rack servers to deliver an advantaged platform for data center computing.


For years, Republicans prospered by casting themselves as Washington's out-party, promising to clean house in the nation's capital.


JJB Sports will refund more than Â£20,000 to football fans who bought replica shirts from it in 2000 and 2001.


Knicksâ Starters Play Poorly, Then Not at All

The Knicks (9-26) have not won at home since beating the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 19. And they do not seem close to unearthing a recipe for a victory at the Garden.


Palermo, 18:45 - CALCIO, PALERMO; GUIDOLIN: ASSENZE LAZIO? HANNO QUALITA'

"La Lazio è una squadra insidiosa, difficile da affrontare perchÃ© ricca di risorse". Il tecni...


Former HP Chairman to surrender on Thursday

Former Hewlett-Packard Co.   Chairman Patricia Dunn is due to surrender to  authorities on Thursday afternoon on felony charges for spying  on reporters and company directors, the California attorney  general's office said.


The first woman space tourist, US citizen Anousheh Ansari, blasts off on a Russian Soyuz rocket.


By Frauenheim, Ed  IBM PEOPLE CHIEF RANDY MACDONALD TAKES THE COMPUTER GIANT'S RENOWNED EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IN A NEW DIRECTION. By Ed Frauenheim A Workforce Management  Q & A  Big Blue is making big moves on the leadership front.


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Weekend TV: Greatest TV Dramas (Sat, C4,9pm)

By Peter Grant  WHAT'S the best TV drama ever made?   That's the kind of question debated by viewers everywhere.   Channel 4 has now invited more than 200 of the nation's most talented TV workers to come up with their favourites, and this programme features the results.


Blockbuster is raising prices for its Total Access service, which lets people rent DVDs by mail and in stores. It is also raising prices for some existing customers who use the service a lot.


Kimberly-Clark Quarterly Net Profit Slips

Kimberly-Clark Corp. KMB.N, the  maker of Kleenex tissues, said on Monday its quarterly net  profit slipped, weighed down by higher pulp and resin prices  and the costs of spinning off a business.


Water Purifying Equipment Firm to Expand Manufacturing By 40 Percent

By Rattle, Barbara  Water & Power Technologies, a Salt Lake City firm that provides equipment and services to clients that require ultrapure water, will make a significant expansion move in May.  Presently located in two buildings at 3470 W.


Roma, 20:56 - BASKET, SERIE A: BOLOGNA KO A CAPO D'ORLANDO, COLPO BIELLA

Giornata di sorprese, la 20/a di serie A. Delle prime quattro della classe vincono solo Siena e Trev...


Civilian deaths from violence in Iraq rose in August, with 1,773 people killed, government data showed on Saturday, just days before the U.S. Congress gets a slew of reports on President George W. Bush's war strategy.


Kobe Bryant's attorneys asked a judge Monday to make sure the NBA star doesn't have to answer questions about other "consensual relationships" as he defends himself against a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape.


U.S. Defiance Undermined by Lack of Conviction

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan  - The words were there  but the conviction was missing as members of the U.S. team  vowed to produce another Ryder Cup miracle Saturday.


Health system not yet ready for disaster: study

Half of all U.S. states would run out of hospital beds within the first two weeks of a moderate flu pandemic and 47 states would run out if a bad one hit, according to a report issued on Tuesday.


Holders opposing Magna deal see possible win: report

Holders of about eight million shares of Magna International  class A stock, or about 8 percent of the total outstanding, have confirmed they voted against a plan to sell 20 percent of the auto-parts maker to a Russian billionaire, the Globe and Mail newspaper said.


Elton John and Lee Hall Take a Bow at 'Billy Elliot''s Australian Opening

Playbill - Billy Elliot the Musical made its Australian premiere Dec. 13 at the Capitol Theatre in Haymarket, Sydney. Creators Elton John and Lee Hall were on hand to take a bow.


How much data can fit through broadband pipes? The next big broadband battle is going to turn on that very question. With data speeds increasing and monthly charges now within range of most family budgets, you


If every rat, cockroach and bedbug disappeared from New York City, would that be a good thing, ecologically speaking?


Greece gets low mark in world graft survey

Greece is on a par with Surinam and just above El Salvador in corruption, according to a survey of 146 states made public yesterday.


Bremer says troop levels too low in Iraq

Washington -- A statement by the former US administrator in Iraq that the Bush administration "never had enough troops on the ground" while he was the top civilian there entered immediately into the growing election debate about the war.


How Blair pressured Goldsmith to end BAE investigation

Tony Blair's role in terminating a major corruption investigation has been exposed


Growth in U.S. consumer electronics sales is likely to slow in 2008 but still come in at 6.1 percent, fueled by strong demand for products like televisions and personal audio devices, an industry trade group said on Monday.


Longtime Disney animator Art Stevens, who began his studio career working on "Fantasia" and went on to co-direct "The Fox and the Hound" and "The Rescuers," has died. He was 92.


Cervical cancer drops, but disparities persist

NEW YORK  - In the United States, rates of invasive cervical cancer declined between 1998 and 2002, although significant racial, ethnic, and geographic differences persisted, according to pre-vaccine surveillance data covering 87 percent the population of women.


Bayer to Cooperate With Schering-Plough on Sales in US, Japan

Bayer AG, Germany's second-biggest drug and chemical maker, formed a marketing partnership with US rival Schering-Plough Corp.


Desperate to propel a plot when chemistry doesn't work, this sequel puts its heroine through the wringer. Female viewers may feel similarly abused.


The Case of a Sign Painter and Theft: On Page 1, a Paper Leads to a Suspect

Subscribers to Idahoâs Lewiston Tribune  did not need to be the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree to notice something odd on the front page Dec. 13.


NAVALADY BEACH, Sri Lanka -- As dawn breaks over Sri Lanka's coast, dozens of parents come to the beach where huge waves seized their children a week ago.


Terror Suspects Hone Anti-Detection Skills

MILAN, Italy -- In an age of spy satellites, security cameras and an Internet that stores every keystroke, terrorism suspects are using simple, low-tech tricks to cloak their communications, making life difficult for authorities who had hoped technology would give them the upper hand.


The French government prepared for crisis talks Tuesday to save the lives of two journalists held hostage in Iraq, while aides to rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for the release of the reporters as a deadline set by their kidnappers neared.


A schizophrenia drug from Johnson & Johnson won U.S. approval as the first medicine to treat symptoms of autism in children and adolescents, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.


Hollywood legend Paul Newman had a bucket of spaghetti dumped over his head Thursday as he played the clown for a group of sick and disabled children.


Opponents of President Bush take to the streets of New York for a protest march ahead of the Republican convention.


Cosi' il ministro su ipotesi ingresso spagnola Telefonica


Yahoo Search Marketing âMarketplace Designâ Ranking Launches Today

Yahoo Search Marketing has upgraded their ad ranking system from an auction bidding model to their Marketplace Design system which takes into account :  Advertiser clickthru history Expected click thru rates An advertisement’s Quality Index to rank ads based upon bids & quality Bid or Click Price Historical click-through data Whether the query word/phrase appears in the title Keyword in URL Landing Page [...]


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WASHINGTON -- It began as one of the Bush administration's most ambitious security efforts, a passenger screening program designed to use commercial records, terrorist watch-lists, and computer software to assess millions of travelers and target those who might pose a threat.


DaimlerChrysler Facing SEC Investigation

DaimlerChrysler AG disclosed Thursday that the Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation after a fired employee told labor officials he was dismissed for complaining that the company was using secret bank accounts to bribe government officials.


Thirty-three members of Congress have written Attorney General Alberto Gonzales demanding that the FBI update lawmakers on the investigation into the anthrax attacks five years ago that paralyzed the nation with bio-terror fears.


A new generation of "smart drugs" could revolutionise treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, experts believe.


Patchwork City: Road to New Life After Katrina Is Closed to Many

More than two years after Hurricane Katrina hit, going home to New Orleans has become a receding dream for thousands of evacuees.


Doors, Baez, Callas to receive honorary Grammys

Influential rock bands The Doors and the Grateful Dead will receive lifetime achievement Grammy Awards next year, along with jazz saxophone player Ornette Coleman and the late opera singer Maria Callas, organizers said on Tuesday.


LONDON/SINGAPORE  - Three Asian banks' heavy exposure to the limping U.S. home loan sector reinforced global credit wobbles on Friday but Germany, France and Italy saw no signs of new problems.


Madrid, 18:08 - CALCIO, STAMPA SPAGNOLA: PREMIO FIFA ANCORA A RONALDINHO

Secondo  il quotidiano spagnolo Sport, Ronaldinho avrebbe vinto per il terzo anno consecutivo il pre...


Glenn Hoddle, the former England and Tottenham coach, is to take over as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Hoddle will return to football management more than a year after he was sacked at Tottenham when Wolves confirm the appointment at 11am.


Up to four million Muslims end three days of prayers in Bangladesh, for Islam's second largest event after the Hajj.


ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: Pakistan will dispatch to India a team led by the secretary water and power during the first week of January to "hold conclusive negotiations" with the Indian side for resolution of the Baglihar Dam issue.


Heiress Paris Hilton is released from her Los Angeles jail after serving 24 days for a probation violation.


Asia-Europe summit still struggling to find relevance after 10 years

Ten years have passed since the first Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) opened in Bangkok, but Asian and European leaders are still struggling to prove that their forum results in more than just hot air.


Flintoff troubled by ankle in Ashes Test

England have a fitness concern over their inspirational captain Andrew Flintoff after he bowled just four of his team's 69 overs in Australia's marathon first innings in the second Ashes cricket Test here.


Blair, Allawi meet as gunmen hold British hostage in Iraq

British Prime Minister Tony Blair was hosting talks with Iraqi counterpart Iyad Allawi against the backdrop of the kidnapping of a British engineer in Baghdad.


Microsoft could raise Yahoo bid, some analysts say

Skeptical investors are trading  Yahoo Inc  shares at a 6.5 percent discount to  Microsoft Corp's  unofficial offer price, but some Wall  Streeters expect the software giant to raise its bid.


Yolanda Griffith scored a season-high 23 points, helping the Monarchs defeat the Houston Comets, 68-48, last night in Sacramento, clinching the final playoff berth in the Western Conference.


Investors may be edgy on earning warnings

NEW YORK - Investors are expected to focus on oil prices and corporate earnings outlooks this week, and the slightest warning about company revenues could weigh on stocks.


British Prime Minister Tony Blair was likely to commit publicly Thursday to a 2007 resignation, forced by intense pressure within his Labour Party into making an announcement he has long resisted, senior ...


Quinn weathers test, but spirits dampened

There were four solid rounds on a demanding golf course under intense pressure. There was a final-round 5-under-par 67 when only 10 players in the field of 77 could break 70. And, yes, there was great relief that he had chosen last week's site in California and not the one in Texas for his second-stage challenge at the annual PGA ...


Iraq's Sistani Returns, Bids to End Najaf Crisis

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric made a  sudden return to the country on Wednesday and said he had a  plan to end an uprising in the "burning city" of Najaf, where  fighting is creeping ever closer to its holiest shrine.


INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Even when they are running on fumes, the Indiana Pacers find a way to enjoy the sweet smell of success. Fred Jones scored 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter as the exhausted


Xbox 360 Elite, Xbox Live Video Coming to Europe

Microsoft Corp. will sell its Xbox 360 Elite games console and offer Xbox Live video downloads in Europe starting later this year, a company executive announced at the E3 Media & Business Summit.


From the destruction that swept over south Asia claiming more than 115,000 lives, hope is emerging in one stricken country that relief efforts are diverting a path to civil war.


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Poll: Most oppose deporting illegal immigrants

Most Americans would like there to be fewer illegal immigrants in the country, but only three in 10 say all of them should be deported, a CNN Opinion Research poll said Wednesday.


Roma, 13:34 - CALCIO, PROCESSO; TOTTI: QUANDO PARLAVO IO MI DAVANO DEL MATTO

Il capitanoi della Roma Francesco Totti commenta con sarcasmo il caso calciopoli: ''Sono cose che av...


A German telecommunications company said on Tuesday it is developing the first mobile phone that will alert users when their breath is bad or if they are giving off offensive smells.


Roddick-Hewitt match looms One win by each sets up a marquee ...

New York -- Andy Roddick was having none of the drama that accompanied the women's quarterfinals Tuesday. Taking the court in the wake of the Serena Williams-Jennifer Capriati tempest, Roddick methodically


This time two years ago Sam Torrance was celebrating one of golf history's most memorable Ryder Cup victories, and also coined one of its most memorable phrases.


Doctors suspect Yushchenko was deliberately poisoned

Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko was the victim of dioxin poisoning and the toxin was probably administered deliberately by a "third party", his doctor in Vienna said.


Translation, universal search in Google's future

Universal search and automated translation are big parts of Google's future, a company executive said in Beijing.


Overseas relatives' visits could require bonds while tighter immigration rules would cut tourist visas


Bush Turns to Close Adviser to Run Education Department

Margaret Spellings, a close adviser to President Bush since his days as Texas governor, was nominated by Mr. Bush today to be secretary of education and pledged to do her


Report: Army Doctors Involved in Abu Ghraib Abuse

US military doctors working in Iraq collaborated with interrogators in the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad, an article in the British medical journal The Lancet said on Friday.


A woman who allegedly sold flu shots then fled when her credentials were questioned was giving people the real vaccine, and was trying to raise money for her daughter's school fund-raiser, her ex-husband said.


Iran says wants to stay within nuclear rules

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad marked the 28th anniversary of Iran's revolution on Sunday pledging to pursue the country's nuclear program but announcing no new atomic work that would have riled the West.


Potential Guidant Merger Could Be Blow for City

(Indianapolis-December 8, 2004) - As the City of Indianapolis tries to build an image as a center for the life sciences, one of its premiere biotechnology companies could be leaving.


MoMA Architect Unveils His 'Teacup' in Manhattan

New York's Museum of Modern Art, one  of the world's most beloved art centers, returns to Manhattan  this week with a $425 million face-lift that has art lovers  abuzz but that its architect compares to a humble teacup.


Gunbattle at Gaza hospital kills 1, truce in tatters

Hamas policemen and forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas fought gunbattles at Gaza's main hospital on Tuesday, killing one person and wounding 11 in a further sign that a day-old truce was in tatters.


Bush intelligence plan falls short of 9/11 panel advice

President Bush submitted a plan to Congress yesterday that gives a new national intelligence director authority over much of the intelligence community, but not the full powers sought by the Sept.


Indonesian court hears Bashir was Jemaah chief

A key witness in the trial of Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir has told a court that the ageing firebrand preacher was head of Jemaah Islamiah, a militant group seen as the Southeast Asian arm of al Qaeda.


Forty Czechs still missing in southeast Asia

PRAGUE- The number of Czechs missing in southeast Asia has dropped from 45 on Saturday to 40 today, Foreign Minister Cyril Svoboda told journalists after a meeting of the emergency committee today.


Pakistan test launches short-range missile

Pakistan's military successfully test-fired on Saturday a short-range range, nuclear-capable Hatf III Ghaznavi missile with a range of 290 km (180 miles).


When inmates create art, should they profit?

The case of a painter on death row walks a thin line between 'murderabilia' and prisoners' rights.


Arrestato dai carabinieri nel Bolognese, vittima e' grave


Turkmen President Installed After Vote Opponents Dispute

MOSCOW, Feb. 14 -- A new president of Turkmenistan was inaugurated Wednesday following a tightly scripted election and an officially tallied landslide of 90 percent of the vote, a victory that Western observers and exiled opposition leaders said was the only result permitted.


Idaho's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 12th Annual National Awards Program

Kevin Russell, 14, of Eagle and Aubrey Neal, 14, of Coeur d'Alene today  were named Idaho's top two youth volunteers for 2007 by The Prudential  Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people  for outstanding acts of volunteerism.


Text 4 luvin Those looking for a quick shag are more likely to use text to set up dates, according to a survey of 1,000 people carried out by online dating service Parship.co.uk.â¦


Mexican leftists, who say the July  2 election was stolen, declared their candidate the "legitimate  president" on Saturday, a symbolic move reducing the risk of  street protests to make the country ungovernable.


Sweden may block Pirate Bay over child porn

Torrent tracker rejects 'trading' claims Swedish police say they may put the world's largest torrent tracker, The Pirate Bay, on its porn filter blacklist after complaints about child porn being traded on the site.â¦


It's on -- Ashes battle finally begins after the hype and mind-games

England quick Steve Harmison fired the opening salvo in the most-anticipated Ashes battle for generations to an almighty roar from a sell-out 42,000 crowd at Brisbane's Gabba stadium.


KABUL -- Just over 24 hours before Afghans were due to vote in their first ever presidential election, three rockets were launched from points around the Afghan capital Kabul.


David Carr: Contemplating Time Warner Without Time

Shareholder pressure suggests that Time Inc. will either become a smaller, more profitable division of a public company or it will be in play.


One might expect cancer researchers to promote the free and open exchange of information. They donât.


Doha: Qatar Airways, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, said it has implemented a codeshare agreement with bmi, the UK's second largest scheduled carrier, to increase its presence in the UK and ...


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Western Japan Shaken by Two Strong Quakes; 18 Hurt, Kyodo Says

Western Japan around Osaka was shaken by two strong earthquakes yesterday, causing 18 injuries and triggering tsunami warnings along the coast, Kyodo News reported.


Marines' rape trial ends, verdict out on Nov. 27

The rape trial of four U.S. Marines before a Manila court wrapped up on Thursday and the judge set November 27 as a tentative verdict date.


Bulgaria property boom has environmental cost

BANSKO, Bulgaria  - The citizens of Bansko, a ski resort in Bulgaria's Pirin mountains, are selling their land with gusto to buy fancy cars and replace communist-era furniture.


Singer and TV host Charlotte Church is expecting a child with her boyfriend, Welsh rugby star Gavin Henson, she said on her Web site on Thursday.


That arm. Oh, yeah, now you're talking. Any discussion of all things Bartolo Colon centers on his powerful right arm, which he first began to whip into shape when he was a kid in Altamira, Dominican Republic, heaving sticks and stones and all available bric-a-brac to bring down coconuts.


Advanced discussions with Egypt on improving security arrangements on the Sinai border, plus Egyptian efforts to train Palestinian security personnel and broker an understanding between the various Palestinian factions, significantly bolster Prime


A car bomb exploded near a checkpoint outside the heavily guarded Green Zone in central Baghdad on Monday, causing many casualties, the US military said.


Three Egyptian policemen killed by Israeli tank fire near border

Three Egyptian policemen were killed overnight by Israeli tank fire on the tense border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip when they were mistaken for Palestinian arms smugglers, officials said.


Three young drivers admit charges in connection with a crash in which three people died near Dumfries.


Ecclestone's Formula One Hold Menaced by Lawsuits, Tobacco Ban

Bernie Ecclestone, the 73-year-old former used-car dealer who became a billionaire by managing Formula One motor racing, faces a revolt by business partners and team owners that may end his grip on the sport after 23 years.


Edwards' nonprofit kept his profile high

After losing the race for the White House in 2004, John Edwards needed a way to stay in the spotlight.


Drug maker posts a loss but expects higher sales

THE REGION Genzyme Corp. , maker of enzyme therapies for rare diseases, had a loss in the fourth quarter on acquisition costs but expects higher sales in 2007. The net loss was $268.2 million, or $1.02 a share, versus net income of $106.6 million, or 39 cents, a year earlier, the Cambridge company said. Profit excluding some costs beat analyst ...


Mexican mariachi singer and actor Antonio Aguilar, who recorded more than 150 albums and began his acting career during Mexico's "Golden Era" of cinema, has died in Mexico City. He was 88.


FDA Sees Changes to Antidepressant Labels

The U.S. Food and Drug  Administration plans to update antidepressant labels to reflect  studies that suggest a link between the drugs and suicide in  youths, according to documents released on Friday.


Dalla Guardia di Finanza nei primi 5 mesi dell'anno


WASHINGTON - Chief Justice William Rehnquist may be back on the job next week, although some physicians questioned whether his treatment for thyroid cancer would sideline him longer.


When it comes to touting his company's software, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is never one to mince words. But when it's the principle of free speech versus the almighty dollar, the bad boy of Silicon Valley is a veritable shrinking violet. [Missing Links]


The Tour de France is shaping up as a one-on-one between Michael Rasmussen and Alberto Contador. Not so much a street fight as a mountain fight.


Concussions Kept Tintin Forever Young - Study

Comic book hero Tintin never aged during his 50-year career because the repeated blows he took to the head triggered a growth hormone deficiency, according to an analysis


Allen Lew, managing director of SingTel Optus Pty's mobile unit, and Andy Reeves, chief technology officer at Vodafone Group Plc's Australian unit, speak on a teleconference from Sydney


California Pension Fund Takes Big Stake in Silver Lake, at $275 Million

Silver Lake, the largest technology-focused private equity firm, announced a deal to sell a 9.9 percent stake to the California Public Employeesâ Retirement System.


News on Pain-Pill Risks Leaves Patients in Lurch

When Jackie Greene's shoulders would ache in the middle of the night, she would climb out of bed and take a Celebrex pill, the one thing that eased the pain.


Pakistan publishes photos of 'most wanted'

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan published photos yesterday of six suspected militants it says were behind attempts to assassinate the nation's president. The government offered a large reward for the six, who include a senior al-Qaida operative.


Europe, Cutting Biofuel Subsidies, Redirects Aid to Stress Greenest Options

In cutting across-the-board subsidies for biofuels, governments in Europe are discovering how difficult it can be to figure out whether a particular fuel has been produced in an environmentally friendly manner.


Minister says no drugs for off-duty Dutch police

The Dutch interior minister wants police officials to stop using soft drugs when they are off-duty as it tarnishes the image of the force.


Tribunale del Lazio su contributo ritenuto illegittimo


Petter Solberg strengthened his grip on the Italian Rally this morning with three consecutive stage wins. The world champion held a half-minute overnight advantage from Marcus Gronholm but fastest times on


Pakistan will meet West Indies in the Champions Trophy semi-final after a last-over victory over India.


The UN refugee head has urged all sides in the Darfur conflict to work for a solution, amid reports of new militia movements in the region.


Big price hikes for peak power likely for Californians

Peak power is costly, so you are going to pay for it, says PG&E's CEO. Also, he analyzes wind power.


Blast rips through Pakistan mosque killing 22

At least 22 people have been killed and dozens more injured in what police say was a suicide attack at a crowded Shiite Muslim mosque in eastern Pakistan.


Oil hits record over $80 on tight supply

Crude oil prices vaulted to a record high $80 a barrel on Wednesday as dealers focused on tight inventories in top consumer the United States ahead of peak winter demand.


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Blackwater guard in Iraq said "stop shooting": media

A Blackwater security guard screamed at colleagues to "stop shooting" in an incident that left 11 Iraqi civilians dead, enraged the government and sparked reviews of security firms in Iraq, U.S. media said on Friday.


The nation's cellular companies have agreed on a common standard for multimedia messaging that should enable mobile phone users to exchange photos, video and audio clips just as they do e-mail, regardless of their wireless carrier.


The State Technology Office plans to cancel two multimillion-dollar contracts, now that several investigations have discovered two companies were given unfair advantages.


Several Kazakh doctors and officials are charged over a blood bank scandal that has seen 61 children infected with HIV.


JFK assassination 'game' stirs up controversy

A PC game produced by Scottish firm Traffic Games has come under fire from the family of former US president John F Kennedy for allowing gamers to play through his assassination as sniper Lee Harvey Oswald.


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HP sues ink cartridge maker for unfair competition

Blog: In a second lawsuit, HP's German subsidiary alleges that a Swiss printer supply company is selling new ink cartridges labeled as remanufactured units.


Powers agree modest new Iran sanctions draft

World powers agreed on Tuesday on the outlines of a new sanctions resolution against Iran, but diplomats said the draft did not contain the punitive economic measures that Washington had been pushing for.


Google has launched Google Scholar, a search service aimed specifically at the academic community. The search tool will help scientists and academic researchers locate papers, theses and


Turkish planes bomb Kurds in northern Iraq

TUNCELI, Turkey  - Turkish warplanes bombed Kurdish guerrilla targets in northern Iraq on Saturday in a new cross-border offensive, the General Staff said.


Lib Dem home affairs spokesman plans to stand for party leader when Sir Menzies Campbell stands down.


Polemica vigilia del viaggio del vicepresidente americano a TokyoFumio Kyuma aveva criticato piÃ¹ volte la politica estera di Bush                                             Gelo nelle relazioni tra Usa e Giappone Cheney: "Non vedrÃ² il ministro della Difesa"


Figure in Danton case facing sex charges

A former NHL agent who was the target of a murder-for-hire plot by one of his players faces several sex charges in eastern Ontario.


KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine, July 1 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived here Sunday for a patch-up session at the Bush family compound as war protesters filled this resort town to demand the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney.


British Prime Minister Tony Blair is planning to call general elections in February, ahead of schedule, to maximise his present opinion poll advantage over his opponents.


Audit: $9 Billion Unaccounted for in Iraq

The U.S. occupation authority in Iraq was unable to keep track of nearly $9 billion it transferred to government ministries, which lacked financial controls, security, communications and adequate staff, an inspector general has found.


LONDON, England -- Britain has agreed to a US request to redeploy about 850 troops to central Iraq, Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told lawmakers.


Gov. James E. McGreevey will join the law firm of a political mentor after resigning his post next month, newspaper reported Tuesday. But his spokeswoman and the firm said no such deal has been reached.


Two years in a row, the Patriots' veteran outside linebacker has made the biggest play at exactly the right moment to maintain the separation between the Colts and true greatness.


Affordable Infrared Burners Add Sizzle to Backyard Grill

By Elliott Minor Associated Press  ALBANY, Ga. -- A technology that professional chefs have used for years to grill juicy sirloins at pricey steakhouses is now available to backyard grillers.


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


The Bush administration on Tuesday upheld the imposition of penalty tariffs on shrimp imports from China and Vietnam, handing a victory to beleaguered U.S. shrimp producers.


It's an undercover movement — literally: Tattoos have become a fad among many young Iranian women who proudly display them in private but must keep them under wraps from authorities.


Depression plus hostility poses heart risk

NEW YORK  - Older adults who are simultaneously hostile and depressed may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.


Colin McRae feared dead in helicopter crash - police

British former world rallying champion Colin McRae was believed to have been killed in a fatal helicopter crash at his home on Saturday, police told AFP.


Allawi calls for more countries' involvement

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has called on third countries to get off the fence and get involved in stabilising Iraq. Speaking after discussions with Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi during a visit


US Troops Reinforce After Falluja Air Strike

US troops stepped up pressure on the rebel-held Iraqi city of Falluja on Tuesday, cutting roads and reinforcing positions around the town as jets criss-crossed the sky ahead of an expected assault.


A survey finds Newcastle has more traffic noise than anywhere else in England, with Torquay the quietest place.


Swiss banking giant UBS plunges into 3.5 bln dlr loss in 2007

Swiss banking giant UBS said on Wednesday it would post a full-year loss of 4.4 billion Swiss francs (3.5 billion dollars, 2.75 billion euros) for 2007 due to its exposure to the US subprime crisis.


The Chinese martial arts epic Hero, starring Jet Li, takes top spot at the box office in the US and Canada.


Prosecutors say Hewlett Packard "lost its way" after charging its ex-chairman and four others in a spying probe.


President Bush will return to the Gulf Coast next week, where hard times and resentment linger two years after Hurricane Katrina's massive strike.


Mexico sends military to strategic sites

MEXICO CITY -- President Felipe Calderón of Mexico has dispatched a new, 5,000-strong, elite military unit to guard strategic sites, including oil refineries and hydroelectric dams, in the wake of guerrilla attacks on pipelines operated by the national oil and gas company, Pemex, according to news reports yesterday.


Itâs not smutty, itâs not snide, itâs not creepyâbut what is it?


British consumers dump 6.7 million tonnes of food a year. Top chefs offer their advice on creating great meals while cutting back on waste


Gene May be Linked to Alcoholism and Depression

A gene that may be linked to both alcoholism and depression has been identified by a team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.


John Walker Lindh, the former San Anselmo man convicted of aiding the Taliban, asked President Bush yesterday to commute his 20-year prison term.


The Brazilian runner jostled by an Irish-born ex-priest in the Olympic marathon has been invited to Ireland by the country's Sports Minister.


A second Buddhist man is beheaded in Thailand's south in apparent revenge for the deaths of Muslim protesters.


Il segretario Ds nega malesseri nelle aree piÃ¹ vicine a lui e a D'AlemaE frena sulla cabdidatura Bersani. "Io che farÃ² dopo? Mai inseguito poltrone"                                          Fassino: "Giusto fare largo a Walter E' il piÃ¹ fresco, non ha le nostre ferite"                                                                                di GOFFREDO DE MARCHIS


A federal judge has ordered a civilian court hearing for Osama bin Laden's driver, a landmark ruling that throws into question the Bush Administration's plans


Second Strong Quake Hits West Japan, Tsunami Warning

An earthquake measuring about 7.3 on the  Richter scale shook western Japan on Sunday, the second strong  quake to hit a area in five hours, and evacuations were ordered  due to approaching tsunamis, broadcaster NHK reported.


I due relatori invitano la Cdl a votare il provvedimento


The crew of the Canadian submarine at the centre of an international rescue operation in the mid-Atlantic finally reached dry land amid emotional scenes last night.


Kazaa Offers Unlimited Free Internet Phone Calls

Sharman Networks Ltd., distributor of the Kazaa file-sharing software, on Monday launched its latest version which enables users to make free online calls anywhere in the world.


New Options (and Risks) in Home Care for Elderly

The growing need for long-term care is remaking the home care industry, driving more of it underground.


Oregon plane crash kills 1, destroys home

A vintage British fighter jet crashed into a densely populated neighborhood near an airport during an air show Sunday afternoon, exploding, destroying a home and killing the pilot.


Hewlett-Packard HPQ.N conducted   feasibility studies on placing spies in news bureaus of two   publications as part of an investigation into leaks from its   board, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.


ConocoPhillips says  that a decision not to accept a minority stake  in Venezuelan oilfields may cost it $4.5bn.


Directed-energy weapons keep on truckin'

The defense sector is busy with work on solid-state lasers that could shoot artillery shells out of the sky.


Ellen Page is winning as a girl who gets knocked up in Jason Reitman's truthful and engaging film


Shares of US steel makers closed higher in Friday's abbreviated trading session after Japanese auto giant Nissan Motor Co. said shortages of the metal will force it to curb production by possibly shutting down plants for short periods of time.


It might be possible to make a pill that prevents the brain damage that marks Alzheimer's disease, US researchers have said. Scientists said they had designed a drug that, at least in test tubes, stops the


A third La Salle basketball player has been charged with rape over an alleged 2003 sexual encounter with a female player from the school that was reported to coaches at the time but not to police, officials said.


Sony goes OLED with Japanese CLIE PEG-VZ90

Despite pulling out of the US and European markets, Sony's CLIE line is still kicking in Japan, and is now kicking with an OLED display.


Eleventh-hour accord could save Nationals

WASHINGTON - District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. Williams and council chairman Linda W. Cropp reached agreement Monday night on a stadium financing package that they said will satisfy Major League Baseball by guaranteeing construction of a permanent


Bologna, Siena, Milano, Treviso Poker in testa alla classifica

ROMA, 19 DICEMBRE 2004 - C'Ã¨ un bel poker al comando del massimo campionato di basket maschile al termine della quattordicesima di andata. Nel giorno in cui Bologna scivola a Teramo e Treviso fa il suo dovere


From a standings perspective, last night's regular-season finale didn't mean anything. New Hampshire already had wrapped up the Hockey East title and the No. 1 seed in next weekend's conference tournament, and Boston College had wrapped up the second seed. Each team also knew the identity of its quarterfinal opponent, with the Wildcats set to face No. 8 Providence and ...


In New York City and beyond, an operation may no longer be necessary to officially change your gender. And that leads to all kind of quandaries about marriage and bathrooms. By Randy Dotinga.


Brazil's Gol plane slides off runway, no injuries

SAO PAULO, Brazil  - Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol said on Friday one of its airplanes slid off the runway at Sao Paulo's Congonhas domestic airport but no passengers were hurt.


MySpace bolsters defenses, faces sex predator suit

MySpace.com, the top online teen  hangout, said on Tuesday it will bolster protection for minors  amid a flurry of complaints about sexual predators prowling the  site and a lawsuit filed on Monday by a teenage girl charging  it with negligent security practices.


President Bush on Monday chose  Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban-born CEO of Kellogg Co K.N, as  his nominee to be commerce secretary, his second selection of a  Hispanic for a second-term Cabinet.


Appignano del Tronto, giovani travolti il 23 aprile


The Northwestern Bulls are state high school football champions again. But can the school become a model for prioritizing academic over athletic performance?


A suspected Tamil Tiger roadside bomb hit a civilian bus in north-central Sri Lanka on Wednesday, bomb squad and military officials said, as a 6-year ceasefire between the state and rebels formally expires.


Barclays, forced this week to deny reports of exposure to troubled debt products, said it helped rescue a $1.6 billion debt fund at a London-based asset management firm.


Tim Burton, master of macabre movies like "Corpse Bride" and "Edward Scissorhands", was honored with a career award at the Venice film festival on Wednesday.


Maury Edwards didn't need much time to become an impact player in Hockey East. The freshman defenseman's fifth goal of the season was the winning strike in No. 15 UMass-Lowell's 4-1 victory over No. 10 Massachusetts last night at Tsongas Arena.


The second round of talks aimed at finding a solution to the Darfur crisis in western Sudan resumed in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Monday.


Cheney Unleashes Stinging Attack on Kerry

NEW YORK Sept. 1, 2004 - Vice President Dick Cheney unleashed a stinging attack on Sen. John Kerry Wednesday night, ridiculing him as a politician who has made a career out of changing his mind.


Revised Plan for Homes Near 25A Offered ; Under the Proposal, Tipp City and the Property Owners Would Cooperate on a 'Friendly Assessment Procedure.'

By Nancy Bowman Staff Writer  TIPP CITY -- Property owners whose proposal to build housing just west of Interstate 75 was shot down by the city hope a new development concept gets a more "friendly" response.


Rio de Janeiro, 13:02 - CALCIO, BRASILE: ROMARIO LASCIA IL VASCO DA GAMA

In seguito ad una discussione con il suo presidente, Romario ha lasciato improvvisamente il Vasco da...


eBay sellers have a new content management tool to help them post storefronts faster, thanks to a newly customized Macromedia toolset.


Iraq panel seeks more U.S. diplomacy, less combat

The United States should begin to withdraw forces from combat and launch a diplomatic push, including Iran and Syria, to prevent "a slide toward chaos" in Iraq, an elite panel recommended on Wednesday.


The fate of thousands of people missing in India's Andaman and Nicobar islands is still unclear as rescuers battle to reach remote communities.


The Eastern Conference playoff picture got a bit tighter and a lot more intriguing in a matter of hours.


Russian ship rescues Canadians in icy waters

A Russian ship rescued two well-known Canadian adventurers who got caught in a storm while attempting to cross the Bering Straight in a row boat, authorities said.


As the Red Sox embark on the American League Championship Series rematch that somehow always seemed fated to happen, they understand that their reward could go even beyond a trip to the World Series.


A TV Show Hopes to Cover a Lot of Ground in Postapocalyptic Kansas

âJerichoâ may be remembered as the postapocalyptic drama canceled by CBS and only temporarily revived by vocal and Internet-savvy fans, but its executive producers would have it otherwise.


OFT 'considering' iTunes 'rip-off' claims

UK regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has not initiated an investigation into Apple's iTunes UK pricing. The Consumer's Association (CA) yesterday filed a complaint with the OFT, alleging that Apple is "ripping-off" UK music buyers.


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Viareggio, 14:10 - CALCIO, LIPPI: IO MAI SUPERVISORE NAZIONALE

Marcello Lippi, ct campione del mondo, ha incontrato i giornalisti a Viareggio per la prima volta do...


BEIJING - China has launched a crackdown on scary children's stories including the popular Japanese "Death Note" comic book series, state media said Saturday.


- Sony Computer Entertainment said it and  Immersion Corp.  agreed to end a patent litigation and  entered into an agreement to explore the inclusion of  Immersion's technology in Sony's PlayStation format products.


(London) For the first time a gay novel has won the prestigious Booker Prize. Alan Hollinghurst was awarded the prize Tuesday night in London for the critically acclaimed "The Line of Beauty.


So this is what all the trouble was about.Airbus' A380 - the world's largest passenger plane - has had a two-year production delay.


Democrats attacked U.S. drug regulators for missing "repeated opportunities to correct" problems at the plant where contaminated flu shots led to the current shortage.


Call It Serendipity: A Missing Piece of Washingtonâs War Tent Is Found

Loreen Finkelstein recovered a missing section of the famous tent and discovered that it was orginally striped blue and white.


Hurricane Frances floods streets and knocks out power as it ...

Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of southern Florida with fire-hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops even as the storm


Indians Hit the Road Amid the Occasional Elephant

As incomes rise and cheap cars proliferate, many hurdles still litter the new Indian romance with the road.


Saudi police nab militants as pilgrims complete haj

MECCA, Saudi Arabia  - Saudi security forces arrested suspected al Qaeda militants planning attacks during the haj pilgrimage, a Saudi-owned television said on Friday as Muslim pilgrims performed the last rituals in Mecca.


Penn State 24, Texas A&M 17: Paterno Has Last Laugh Against Texas A&M

Penn Stateâs victory in the Alamo Bowl came in Joe Paternoâs 500th game as the teamâs coach, and was his 23rd win in a bowl game.


Troubled British Energy seeks to delist from the stock market as it fights opposition to its restructuring plan by rebel shareholders.


Fino alle 9 visibilita' ridotta per temporale


The new Band Aid single is released in record stores on Monday, with staff poised for a massive rush in sales.


A man who dressed as Batman and climbed onto a balcony at Buckingham Palace to demand more rights for divorced fathers will face no charges, police said Tuesday.


Unicameral legislature misses Mich. ballot

A campaign to eliminate the Michigan Senate and create only the second unicameral legislature in the country ended Monday after supporters said they didn't gather enough signatures to put the plan to voters in November.


Ford, electric utility to promote plug-in hybrids

Blog: Automaker to partner on pilot program to test hybrid electric vehicles with California electric utility.


Only a "moron" would buy YouTube: Mark Cuban

Billionaire investor and dot-com   veteran Mark Cuban had harsh words on Thursday for YouTube, the   online site that lets people share video clips, saying only a   "moron" would purchase the wildly popular start-up.


State health plan chief urges higher rates

Most lower-income Massachusetts residents without health insurance would be expected to pay more for coverage than originally proposed, under a recommendation by the official overseeing implementation of the state's health insurance law.


The notion of not seeing Alonzo Mourning play basketball again is a difficult one for the Miami Heat to accept. Mourning had surgery Thursday to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee and a quadriceps tear in the same leg.


US Airways Pilots Hint Deal Is Near on Cuts

he pilots' union at US Airways said yesterday that it might be close to reaching an agreement on wage and benefit cuts that the struggling airline contends are necessary to avoid another bankruptcy filing.


Kidnappers Seize Charity Chief in Baghdad

Kidnappers seized the British-Iraqi  head of an international charity group in Baghdad Tuesday and  later she was shown sitting anxiously and alone in a video  broadcast by an Arabic television station.


Melbourne, 10:02 - TENNIS, AUSTRALIAN OPEN: AVANZANO SCHIAVONE E GARBIN

Altra giornata nera per i colori italiani agli Australian Open, prima prova del Grande Slam. Nel sin...


President George Bush, on the second day of a visit to Saudi Arabia, raises concerns over high oil prices.


Rachelle Lefevre has  landed the female lead in "Life on Mars," playing a detective  in David E. Kelley's drama pilot for ABC.


Yushchenko Warns Against Election Violence

Opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko called on the government Friday to prevent any violence in this weekend's crucial presidential repeat vote, as the two campaigns rallied their supporters on the final day of campaigning.


Israel approved a massive new ground offensive into southern Lebanon in an effort Wednesday to inflict further damage on Hezbollah and halt most rocket attacks before the U.N. Security Council demands a cease-fire.


Soyuz spacecraft docks with International Space Station

A Russian Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Salizhan Sharipov and Yuri Shargin and US astronaut Leroy Chiao, has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), mission control says.


Donington, 14:57 - MOTO, GP GRAN BRETAGNA: PASINI IN POLE NELLA 125

Con un tempo di di 1'37"399, Mattia Pasini ha conquistato la pole position della classe 125 del Gp d...


LAS VEGAS - Nicky Hilton, the hotel heiress and socialite, has tied the knot with her beau in a late-night ceremony, according to court filings obtained by The Associated Press.    Hilton, 20, married New York money manager Todd Andrew Meister, 33, at the Las Vegas Wedding Chapel early Sunday, according a Clark County marriage license...


Venezuela TV station says troops seized equipment

Venezuelan troops have seized an anti-government television channel's broadcast equipment, the station said on Sunday, ahead of a controversial midnight EDT/0400 GMT takeover by President Hugo Chavez that will take the broadcaster off the air.


A new United Nations report says Sudan has not disarmed Arab militias in Darfur or stopped attacks.


Chelsea moved to the top of the Premiership as a second half goal from Arjen Robben gave them a 1-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge.


Crime gangs, horns demand threaten African rhinos

The rise of organized criminal gangs  trading in rhino horns has boosted poaching in some African  countries, putting the endangered animals at risk, conservation  groups and a U.N. wildlife pact said on Wednesday.


RALEIGH, NC -- An outbreak of E. coli infections linked to last month's state fair may be larger than previously thought, with more than 100 additional cases under review, health officials said Saturday.


Alaskans to Vote on Legalizing Marijuana

Voters in Alaska will decide on Tuesday whether to make their state the first in the country to legalize the sale, possession or use of marijuana by adults.


Americans Urged to Be Careful Around Christmas Tree

Deck the halls, but don't fall doing  it, U.S. health officials warned on Thursday.


malnutrition and disease meant the monthly fatality rate was about 10,000. The previous overall death toll had stood at 50,000. People were dying despite the aid effort and the world


Democratic presidential contender John Edwards said on Thursday he would accept public financing of his primary campaign, reversing his earlier stance, and challenged rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to do the same.


Dhaka, Aug 29: Bangladeshâs main Opposition party has called for a new general strike tomorrow, to protest last weekâs grenade attack on its leader, Ms Sheikh Hasina Wajed, coinciding with a ruling party demonstration which was earlier put back by two


Scientists are praised for finding new autism genes by scanning families with the condition.


Britain Wants Contact with Iraq Hostage-Takers

BRIGHTON, England  - Britain's Tony Blair appealed  Thursday to kidnappers holding a hostage in Iraq to make  contact -- but ruled out doing deals as domestic divisions over  the war continued to dog the prime minister.


Belarus has voted to allow its president, Alexander Lukashenko, the right to run for a third term in office, the top election official said this morning.


Women peace laureates appeal for Myanmar action

Six female Nobel Peace laureates called on the world to keep up pressure on Myanmar's military junta to restore liberty and democracy in the country.


Presidential Polls From Arizona, Florida

Results of recent polls on the presidential race. Listed above each set of results is the name of the organization that conducted the poll, the dates, the number interviewed, whether they were adults, registered voters (RV) or likely voters (LV) and the margin of error (MoE). Results might not total 100 percent because of rounding.


Legendary Spanish soprano Victoria de los Angeles dies in hospital in  Barcelona aged 81.


L'indice Nikkei ha chiuso gli scambi cedendo lo 0,50%


SHANGHAI -- Walk into the access-controlled room full of software developers at Bleum Inc.'s headquarters here and you can't miss the slogan written in large blue and black letters that stretches across the far wall: "Protect our customer."


Canadian Allenby, NCAA champion Moore advance at US Amateur golf event

MAMARONECK, NY (CP) - NCAA champion Ryan Moore and Canadian James Allenby were among 32 golfers who advanced with match-play victories Wednesday at the US Amateur.


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a chilly reception Thursday to a GOP-backed plan to change the way California awards electoral votes in presidential elections — a proposal critics say could tilt the outcome in favor of Republicans.


Iraqi rebels seized the centre of the city of Ramadi and attacked police stations elsewhere as US-led troops continued their Falluja assault.


China on Sunday launched a satellite that will carry out land surveying and other scientific projects for several days and return to Earth, government media reported.


C'Ã¨ anche una bergamasca tra i tre giovani dispersi in mare ieri sera al largo dell'isola di Capraia, nell'arcipelago toscano. Si tratta di Laura Barcella, commessa 22enne di Bergamo che si trovava con due


UPDATE 1-Coulthard signs for Red Bull Racing

Briton David Coulthard will stay in Formula One next year as a driver for Red Bull Racing, a team spokeswoman said on Friday. Coulthard signed a one-year contract


Top British Official Resigns Amid Scandal

A cabinet minister embroiled in the messy fallout of an affair with a married woman resigned Wednesday, his department said.


Two former Caracas police chiefs requested asylum at El Salvador's embassy Friday amid investigations into their handling of violent 2002 protests that left 19 people dead, their lawyer said.


Andre Agassi will not be able to repeat the triumph he enjoyed in the Madrid Masters two years ago following his semi-final defeat to Marat Safin on Saturday.


The exterminator-cum-lawn care company boosts cash flow by $500 million over last year.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Two spectators accused of taking part in last month's NBA brawl are now banned from attending Detroit Pistons games and other events.


Hamas on offensive as Palestinians battle in Gaza

Hamas Islamist gunmen pressed on with their Gaza offensive on Wednesday, killing eight fighters loyal to Western-backed President Mahmoud Abbas in a Palestinian supremacy struggle escalating steadily into civil war.


Suspect Arrested in Vandalism Spree Last Year

By Patrick Donohue, Destin Log, Fla.  Dec. 9--An Alabama man has been charged in connection with a three-month vandalism spree in Destin and Niceville.


British police hunt mystery driver in serial killer probe, fourth victim named

A police officer stands at the outer cordon overlooking a field close to the village of Levington, near Ipswich in Suffolk.Comment


Bush's `wrong choices' created catastrophe in Iraq, Kerry says

Sen. John Kerry used President Bush's pre-war words against him Wednesday, arguing that Bush turned the Iraq war into a catastrophe by making "the wrong choices" after pledging


Production Delay Puts OLPC in Tight Squeeze

The One Laptop Per Child project was supposed to start production in October, but due to "last-minute bugs," the bulk of production has been delayed until November 12. That means the project will have trouble delivering laptops to children in Uruguay and Peru, the only countries that have ordered the machines so far, in time for kids to use them over their summer vacation.


A Palestinian security force fanned out Wednesday in two neighborhoods of this refugee camp in southern Lebanon to prevent further clashes between Islamic militants and Lebanese troops.


Paulson calls on China to reform economy

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urged China to undertake a broad range of economic reforms and said the country's failure to overhaul its currency system could raise the threat of a protectionist backlash.


A U.S. serviceman fatally shot a civilian at the U.S. air base in Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday "in response to a threat," the military said.


U.S. Continue to Dominate Without Injured Phelps

The U.S. team continued to  dominate the world short course championships Friday, claiming  five gold medals without the help of Michael Phelps after he  was forced out of the meeting with an injured back.


Sean "Diddy" Combs name challenged in British court

A London-based record producer launched his bid on Thursday to force U.S. rapper and hip-hop music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs to change his alias or stop using the hugely popular MySpace and YouTube Internet sites.


Morrisons today revealed a 7.6% fall in interim pre-tax profits, as the supermarket group suffered another hit from the Safeway chain it took over in March.


The UK's trade deficit narrows sharply in January due to falling imports from much of Europe, but exports remain flat.


Putin Urges Strength; School Toll Tops 340

BESLAN, Russia - A shaken President Vladimir Putin made a rare and candid admission of Russian weakness Saturday in the face of an "all-out war" by terrorists after more than 340 people - nearly half of them children - were killed in a hostage-taking at a southern school.    Putin went on national television to tell Russians they must mobilize against terrorism...


Iran's defence minister says a strategic missile has been successfully tested and delivered to the military.


Australian detainee enters not-guilty plea

A former Australian cowboy accused of attending an al-Qaida training camp and fighting alongside the Taliban pleaded not guilty to all charges in a makeshift military courtroom yesterday.


Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers hope to put yet another controversy behind them as they begin a two-game road trip against the Seattle SuperSonics.


In his most forceful move yet to bring an end to a disruptive labor dispute, Mayor Gavin Newsom urged operators of some of The City's most prominent hotels to let employees return to work and pressed both sides to reach an agreement by Jan. 25.


Coffee and tea importers Bewleys announce that two of their landmark Dublin cafes are to close.


Study Links Mobile Phones, Benign Tumors

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - A Swedish study suggests that people who use a cell phone for at least 10 years might increase their risk of developing a rare benign tumor along a nerve on the side of the head where they hold the phone.    In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, one of the researchers behind the preliminary study, Anders Ahlbom, said the results were surprising and more research is needed...


Tokyo's Nikkei average started a  holiday-shortened week slightly down on Tuesday, falling for a  fourth straight session as brokers and banks fell again on  recent domestic data showing signs of a slowdown in some key  areas.


SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. announced Wednesday that it will license instant messaging and digital media technology to a small desktop Linux distributor, Linspire Inc., adding to a growing number of deals meant to help the Windows operating system work more smoothly with open-source software.


Indonesian president declares mudslide zone a disaster area

Indonesia's president has declared a part of East Java swamped by a mudspill a disaster zone and ordered that some 3,000 families be permanently relocated, a minister said.


MIT Team Powers Light Bulb Without Wires

By BRIAN BERGSTEIN  CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In a perfect world, there'd be no wires. They clutter the view, get tangled behind desks and limit how far networks can reach. That's why the telegraph gave way to the radio. Cell phones unstrung telecommunications. Wi-Fi liberated computer data.


UPDATE: Reuters Chooses India As Hub For Global Data Ops

NEW DELHI (Dow Jones)--Publishing Thursday joined the list of industries tapping into India's outsourcing boom, with global business news provider Reuters Group PLC (RTRSY) announcing plans to turn Bangalore into a hub for its data operations.


Scientists plan China, HK, Taiwan stem cell trial

Scientists are preparing for a large clinical trial in 2008 which aims to use stem cells to help 400 patients with spinal cord injuries in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan grow new cells and nerve fibers.


Head of charity urges release of Iraqi director

Hours after a kidnapped humanitarian aid worker tearfully pleaded for her life in a video released Friday by her captors, the head of CARE International urged the kidnappers to release Margaret Hassan unharmed.


THE Homelink Housing Development Scheme has generated a great deal of interest and enthusiasm among Zimbabweans the world over, judging by the number of enquiries being received daily.


Saudi Detainee's Family Urges U.S. Action

The lawyer for an American citizen jailed without charges for more than a year in Saudi Arabia says he should be set free — or brought home to stand trial if the United States believes it can make a terrorism case against him.


From their trucks to your favorite restaurant's tables.


Makers defend Eritrea child soldier film in Berlin

Just before filming started on "Heart of  Fire," most of the cast quit out of fear. Since completion, the  movie has been under attack, its lead actress is seeking asylum  in Europe, but the makers are unrepentant.


Rochus runs aground in 5-set loss to Hrbaty

The Little Engine That Could simply couldn't any longer. Olivier Rochus, who stood much taller than his 5-foot-5-inch frame in two big


On Thursday Google reported a 17 percent jump in profit and a 51 percent growth in revenue in the fourth quarter, falling shy of Wall Streetâs expectations.


The U.S. Coast Guard shut five ports on Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico coast states of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi as Hurricane Ivan churned nearer.


Bush Vows Not to Ignore Economic Problems

President Bush, looking to build momentum in Congress for his second-term economic agenda, pledged Saturday not to ignore challenges to the nation's financial health and "leave them to another day."


Your Money: Think Your Social Security Number Is Secure? Think Again

It should come as little surprise that Social Security numbers are online. But people are always astounded to learn theirs is one of them.


BAPTIST VILLAGE, Israel  - The public address announcer's call for fans to attend Jewish evening prayers in mid-game suggested professional baseball in the Holy Land would be different to the rest of the world.


InfoWorld - Research In Motion expects to start selling a BlackBerry with both cellular and Wi-Fi wireless capabilities, the company's CEO said Thursday.


Experts Offer Better Means of Gauging Breast Cancer Risk

TUESDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) -- Current methods of gauging a woman's  breast cancer risk that rely on her family history may often underestimate the danger, a new study suggests.


Insolvency administrators for the ex-boss of German phone firm Mobilcom sue France Telecom for $5.74bn (4.26bn euros; Â£2.99bn) in damages.


Russian music downloading site AllofMP3 is named as illegal in a trade pact tackling internet piracy.


The Bush administration's long-awaited plan to pay for a new, high-tech air traffic control system would eliminate the passenger ticket tax but raise other costs for people who fly.


UK Police Arrest One Man Under Anti-Terror Laws

Police arrested a man in central England on Thursday under anti-terrorism laws.


The Race to Read Genomes on a Shoestring, Relatively Speaking

If the cost of sequencing a human genome can drop to $1,000 or below, experts say it would start to become feasible to tell what diseases people might be at risk for.


US-Russia Space Crew Set for Return to Earth

A Russian Soyuz capsule carrying a US astronaut and two cosmonauts is set to return to Earth on Sunday, landing in darkness by parachute in the barren steppe of northern Kazakhstan.


Gunmen Attack Senior Palestinian Officer

Gunmen opened fire at a convoy carrying the deputy Palestinian intelligence chief on Wednesday, seriously wounding him in the chest and killing two bodyguards, Palestinian officials said.


Iraq violence lowest since '06 mosque attack: U.S.

Violence in Iraq has fallen to its lowest level since before a 2006 mosque attack which unleashed the deadliest phase of the Iraq war, the deputy commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said on Thursday.


Giustizia. Maggioranza d'accordo su maxi emendamento, la riforma va avanti. L'opposizione: restiamo contrari. "E' andata bene, abbiamo trovato l'accordo". Il ministro della Giustizia Roberto Castelli Ã¨ soddisfatto


Barbie's got problems. And the lead paint on her cat is the least of her worries.


Sale la preoccupazione tra la popolazione nel Trevigiano


Movie Review | 'Invisible': First the Bickering, Then the Murky Violence

A moody thriller about an unhappily married couple, a remote cabin and a pair of homicidal crazies.


The UN says Bangladeshi children and women face acute malnutrition after the worst floods for years.


Victor Willis, a member of The Village People, is given three years probation for drugs offences.


US launches school commute exercise plan

When Amy Lovell dropped off her son at school, she had to make sure the fifth-grader didn't dash off without his French horn. It was strapped to the back of her bicycle with a pair of bungee cords and rope.


The best of the Busch Series gathered Thursday to celebrate a successful season for NASCAR's junior varsity series. Only the Busch Series drivers were extremely hard to find.


The government contends that it is perfectly free to inspect the hard drive of every laptop that enters the country in the same way it looks through suitcases.


CHICAGO -- State health officials say an outbreak of whooping cough is sweeping through the Chicago area. Doctor Eric Whitaker of the Illinois Department of Public Health said more than 500 cases of whooping


Tax Loopholes Sweeten a Deal for Blackstone

As Congress debates taxes on hedge funds and private equity firms, Blackstone has devised a way for its partners to avoid paying taxes on $3.7 billion.


Guilty plea in Az. serial shooting probe

A man arrested in one of the city's two serial killer investigations pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault in exchange for prosecutors dropping an attempted murder charge.


BEIJING Nov 28, 2004 - At least 170 workers were trapped Sunday after an explosion tore through a central Chinese coal mine, sending smoke billowing out from air vents, the government said.


Quotazione dopo utile netto, atteso tra 20-25 mesi


Five weightlifters have tested positive for drugs, the IOC announces.


Pre-Budget report: What would you like to see?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer presents his pre-Budget statement to the Commons on Thursday. What would you like to see included?


Spc. David Qualls, who sued to challenge the Army's policy requiring him to serve longer than the term of his enlistment contract, is back in Iraq.


Bulgarians Earn Sixth Place in Sexual Activity

For the Record: 17 November 2004, Wednesday. Bulgarians have been placed sixth in a survey of sexual activity among people from 41 countries globally.


REAL Madridâs hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League hang in the balance, but they might have been close to elimination had they not produced another fine comeback.


Ft, condizioni realistiche o privatizzazione fallira'


As Congress calls telecom CEOs on the carpet, CNET News.com finds out how well the companies protect your privacy.


Petraeus says Iraq political gains lacking

The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, said on Friday the Iraqi government's progress toward national reconciliation, a key justification for increased troops levels, was disappointing.


Regular physical activity helps teens avoid obesity

NEW YORK  - Participating in physical activities in and out of school more than two times a week protects adolescents from becoming overweight young adults, according to new research.


Stocks fall on earnings misses and subprime woes

Stocks slid sharply on Friday, after bellwether stocks such as Caterpillar and Google posted disappointing earnings.


Australian police and customs officials have seized 820kg (1,800lb) of ecstasy tablets and powder stashed inside a bakery oven in the country's biggest ever haul of the drug, police said yesterday.


Credit Suisse says first-quarter profit will be $1bn less than forecast after a write-down.


The rivers of blood still run deep in Africa's Great Lakes region

The Great Lakes region, which has paid Africa's highest price in human lives and destruction from ethnic conflict, could soon be plunged again into wholesale war as a result of the recent massacre of 160 Congolese Tutsis in Burundi by Hutu militias.


Google Click Fraud Funding Al Qaeda & Hezbollah Terrorist Groups?

At the Search Engine Strategies Conference in Chicago, Webmaster Radio’s Jim Hedger is currently holding a press conference which is making public the investigative report that Google is serving Adwords and Adsense advertisements on Google properties and the sites of Google AdSense members who are connected with Al Qaeda, Hezbollah and other terrorist groups which [...]


Alcuni analisti prevedevano un aumento dell'11,4%


JosÃ© Manuel DurÃ£o Barroso, the incoming president of the European Commission, is expecting to have to make a clutch of changes to the line-up of his executive if he is to get it past a rebellious European Parliament.


Accusations of dirty tricks are rare in Oregon politics, but Ralph Nader's presidential campaign has sparked charges and countercharges between his campaign and backers of Democratic nominee John Kerry.


A conservative Southern preacher gives his flock permission to lick, suck and insert things in the quest for stronger marriages and healthier societies. In Sex Drive Daily.


U.S. moving "quickly as possible" on Sirius: XM

The Justice Department is moving "as quickly as possible" in its antitrust review of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc's  acquisition of XM Satellite Radio Inc , a senior department official said on Tuesday.


Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Patent Case on Use of Intel Chips

While the US Congress continues debate on new patent reform legislation that would likely limit the amount that aggrieved parties could receive in infringement suits, the Supreme Court has agreed with a Justice Dept. request to hear a critical case. Its outcome, one way or the other, may not only impact technology patent law but also how manufacturers mix Intel and AMD parts, and also how - believe it or not - how digital music stores sell MP3 tracks.


A Web site that sells photos of naked women is suing Google Inc., alleging that the online search engine leader is destroying its business by distributing links and passwords that provide free glimpses of the nude models.


EU leaders warn on euro, euro zone growth forecast

VALLETTA/ST. JULIAN'S, Malta  - The euro zone economy could slow more than previously forecast, a policymaker said on Saturday, as other EU leaders voiced worries about the weak U.S. economy and the strong euro currency.


The giant Diamond synchrotron being built in England is to receive a further Â£120m of funding.


Iraq: Ciampi, "Ci stringiamo intorno alle famiglie delle ragazze ...

ROMA - Il presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, durante il suo discorso alla cerimonia per la consegna a studenti stranieri dei diplomi della Societa' Dante Alighieri, ha mostrato la sua preoccupazione per la sorte di Simona Pari e Simona


Islamic Hamas leader Sheikh Hassan Yousef said Friday that his movement is conditionally willing to accept a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.


Toyota to build new plant in India by 2010: report

Toyota Motor Corp.  plans to build a new plant by 2010 in southern Indian concentrating on inexpensive, smaller model cars, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday.


A second 24-hour postal strike is underway as part of a continuing row over pay and job security.


Polling begins in the UAE's first elections, in which less than 1% of citizens are eligible to cast a vote.


Physician's attire doesn't matter to patients

NEW YORK  - Whether a doctor wears business attire, casual clothing or scrubs seems to make little difference in a patient's satisfaction with treatment, the results of a new survey show.


Microsoft has reached a $536 million legal settlement with Novell, resolving all outstanding antitrust claims by Novell against Microsoft involving NetWare and its other products.


New York, 10:38 - HOCKY SU GHIACCIO, NHL: RISULTATI

Ecco i risultati delle partite del campionato Nhl disputate la scorsa notte:


Pink Slip for Thomas? Just Sign Right Here

A demonstration organized by a Long Island dentist outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday morning will urge the dismissal of Knicks Coach Isiah Thomas.


At least 500 people have died after tropical storm Jeanne flooded Haiti last week, a UN spokesman has said, with the toll expected to rise as waters recede.


Crews Begin Cleanup of Disastrous Tire Reef

Marine biologists and U.S. military divers are trying to turn an environmental mess off Fort Lauderdale's coast into an Earth-friendly source of fuel. Their target: an ill-conceived reef of rubber tires sunk into the ocean in the 1970s.


Christmas Bombing Toll in Iraq Rises to 12

A car bomb killed three civilians after detonating Saturday near a US military convoy south of Baghdad, and the death toll rose to nine from an apparent truck


In Massachusetts, where the average annual auto insurance premium is nearly $1,100 and drivers are involved in more accidents than anywhere else in the country, a claim for $4,000 barely raises an eyebrow.


Subprime losses could hit $100 billion: Bernanke

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Thursday that subprime mortgage losses could hit $100 billion and threaten consumer spending, but he sought to reassure lawmakers that the central bank was working quickly to strengthen lending regulations.


Comic and Hollywood star Steve Martin wins the American Cinematheque career achievement honour.


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Led by QB Donovan McNabb's 263 passing yards and three touchdowns, the Eagles surprise the Saints, 38-23.


Sen. John McCain, rising in the polls as a Republican presidential candidate, defended his integrity Thursday, declaring he had "never done any favors for anybody Â lobbyist or special interest group."


Caught off guard by the success of Toyota's hybrid Prius model, German carmakers are racing to catch-up. DaimlerChrysler and GM announced plans on Monday to jointly produce hybrid technology for their cars and trucks.


In crackdown, France nabs suspected guerrilla leader

BORDEAUX, France -- Police arrested the suspected political leader of the Basque guerrilla group ETA, detained 20 others, and seized explosives, grenades, and other weapons in a series of raids yesterday, officials said.


US May Have Had Warning Signs Of Flu Vaccine Problem

Federal regulators reportedly found manufacturing problems at Chiron's flu-vaccine plant in England last year similar to those that led British authorities to shut down the facility last week.


The Boston Red Sox finally laid to rest the 'Curse of the Bambino' by defeating the 'Ruth-less' New York Yankees this week.


The White House has ordered the new CIA director, Porter Goss, to purge the agency of officers believed to have been disloyal to President George W. Bush or of leaking damaging


Turkey sees EU talks moving forward before year-end

Turkey expects its troubled European  Union membership talks to move forward before the end of the  year with the opening of some policy chapters in negotiations,  Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Tuesday.


Obama Winning Venture Capitalists' Wallets

Silicon Valley's VC community picks its favorite candidates.


Target janitorial provider settles overtime claim

Global Building Services Inc., a Newhall, Calif.-based company that provided janitorial services to Target stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas, has agreed to pay $1.


Worker Shortages Threaten Health Advances - Report

A shortage of doctors, nurses and midwives around the globe is threatening health initiatives and could have dire political and economic consequences, public health experts said on Friday.


Study: Cholesterol drugs cut cardiac risk for diabetics

People suffering from the most common form of diabetes could sharply cut their risk for heart attacks and strokes by taking a cholesterol-lowering drug even if they have normal cholesterol levels, a major new study says.


Washington will ask NATO to devise a blueprint by February to have the alliance take over operations in Afghanistan, now split between an American force and NATO contingent, officials said on Tuesday.


Cost-cutting move not unexpected Telecoms operator Eircom has confirmed it is to seek job cuts before the end of the year.â¦


Exclusive: A Heated Q&A With Paul Addis, the Prankster Accused of Burning the Man

Paul Addis, a San Francisco prankster with a history of outrageous stunts, won't confess to setting the Man on fire. But he thinks the early burn sent the right message about an event he says has "become just as nefarious a cultural programmer as General Electric or Disney."


TV executive survives plane crash, one son missing

NBC Sports Chairman and President Dick Ebersol and one of his sons survived a plane crash at a Colorado airport but a second son is missing, NBC affililate KUSA is reporting.


A congressional investigator warned a Senate panel Wednesday that there is no lead agency responsible for helping the nation navigate the transition to digital TV broadcasting.


Gus Logie's final act as coach of the West Indies may have also been his greatest. The ICC Champions Trophy over, he will make way for a new coach.


Pope opposed Bob Dylan singing to John Paul in 1997

Pope Benedict was opposed to Bob  Dylan appearing at a youth event with the late Pope John Paul  in 1997 because he considered the pop star the wrong kind of  "prophet," Benedict writes in a new book issued on Thursday.


Arsenal midfielder Edu suffers broken toe

Arsenal midfielder Edu, who had just returned to the lineup after a calf injury, broke a toe in the Gunners' 3-1 Carling Cup win over Everton on Tuesday.


BAD BLOOD, GOOD RIVALRY: Vols prep for raging Tide

The now former starting Tennessee safety was arrested early Monday morning for firing the handgun of teammate Chris Heath. Afterwards, Johnson was slapped with indefinite suspension.


Firenze, 16:40 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; MUTU: RESTO IN VIOLA

"Mi fa piacere essere al centro di tante offerte di mercato, ma io già fatto la mia scelta ed...


TVâs Perfect Girl Is Pregnant; Real Families Talk

News of the pregnancy of Jamie Lynn Spears brought the subject of teenage pregnancy and sex suddenly into the air for mothers and daughters and fathers, too.


Ouch! The dollar's drop translates into rapidly rising rents for some residents of these 10 cities.


Angels agree to deal with Byrd, trade Ramon Ortiz to Reds

ANAHEIM - The Anaheim Angels agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract with right-hander Paul Byrd on Tuesday, and traded pitcher Ramon Ortiz to the Cincinnati Reds for a minor league pitcher.


Galloway clears his name and wins libel case

MP George Galloway has won a libel battle and damages totalling Â£150,000 against the Daily Telegraph over claims he accepted money from Saddam Husseins's government.


Sport: Wimbledon: Venus Williams sets up fourth round tie with Maria Sharapova.


A major winter storm that dropped more than 10 inches of snow across parts of the Midwestern United States barreled into New England on Sunday, with snow, freezing rain and forecasts for winds as high as 50 miles per hour.


The British couple killed in a helicopter crash in Spain hours after they were married are named by the Foreign Office.


Shilpa launches her perfume S2 in London

A swanky central London hotel was the venue handpicked for the high profile launch of Shilpa ShettyÂs new


Some highlights of preliminary data from exit polls conducted for The Associated Press and television networks in the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday:


Houston at Atlanta 4:00 pm EDT National League Division Series ...

ATLANTA (Ticker) -- Roger Clemens and the Houston Astros hope to buck a couple of trends when they face the Atlanta Braves in the opener of their National League Division Series.


Even when director Werner Herzog turns his hand to an action movie based on true events, the results are more than a little strange


HP moves network scanning software into beta

CHICAGO - Hewlett-PackardÂ (HP) has moved its Active Counter Measures network security software into beta tests with a select group of European and North American customers in hopes of readying the product for a 2005 release, an HP executive said at the HP World conference here in Chicago Wednesday.


Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is one of the company's most ambitious operating system updates ever, and -- as expected -- some experts already have discovered security vulnerabilities in the giant patch.


When it comes to giving up long balls, Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield has a short memory. Just three weeks after he surrendered a club-record six home runs to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, tying the post-1900 major league record, the wily knuckleballer delivered one of his best starts of the season in the rematch. Striking out a season-high ...


Reggio Calabria, 18:10 - CALCIO, REGGINA: UFFICIALE ARRIVO BRIENZA

La Reggina ha ufficializzato l'arrivo in prestito dal Palermo di Franco Brienza.


A man is charged with receiving terror training at sites in England, and his brother with raising funds.


China bans video game for allegedly offending Chinese sovereignty? ...

China has banned British computer game "Football Manager 2005," saying it violated Chinese law by referring to Taiwan, Hong Kong and other regions claimed by China as separate countries.


Molti ne chiedono la canonizzazione a 10 anni dalla morte


Pope Misses Mass, Asks the Ill to Pray for Him

Pope John Paul, convalescing after  10 days in hospital, asked the world's sick Friday to pray for  him at a special Mass for the ill.


RSA: Security firms evolve to tackle new threats

Evolutionary biologists have long theorized that the pace of evolution quickens when a species faces great environmental stress. This idea, of course, is a tough one to âprove,â but we can see examples of it all around us. Just look at the IT security industry, where something akin to drastic environmental change is happening right now: Organized cybercrime groups are punching truck-size holes in enterprise security defenses as regulators, shareholders, and attorneys general are putting pressure on companies to lock down sensitive data. The pressure for change will make this weekâs RSA Security Conference in San Francisco less an industry shindig than a live experiment in evolutionary biology. So walk quietly and keep your field glasses handy to spot some exotic new species in these areas:


Shell says all abducted workers in Nigeria released

All Royal Dutch Shell contractors kidnapped in Nigeria this week have been freed by their captors, a company spokeswoman said on Wednesday.


GOLF: WORLD MATCH PLAY, WENTWORTH: THE GOOSE RAINS SUPREME OVER ...

While Tiger Woods enjoys his honeymoon in Barbados and a host of other big names remain safely on the other side of the Atlantic, Jeff Maggert suffered a drenching and a record 12&11 thrashing in the first round of the HSBC World Match Play yesterday.


Winning a gold medal would ease the sting of two Olympic qualifying defeats for the United States team of NBA stars. But their path to defending the throne is a rocky one, with unbeaten Spain coming up first


Iranian author faces death when deported from Australia: advocate

An Iranian artist and democracy campaigner facing deportation from Australia as an illegal immigrant is likely to be killed if he is returned to his native country, a refugee advocacy group said.


President George W. Bush Tuesday marked the 15th anniversary of the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, calling it World Freedom Day.


Disneyland launches "Finding Nemo" sub ride

Walt Disney Co. on Monday  launched a "Finding Nemo" submarine ride with underwater  animation at its Disneyland park, in an effort to use its Pixar  film division to bolster theme park admissions.


Prom gives cancer patients some normalcy

The music wafted out of the ballroom and down the hallway as the prom-goers broke away for portraits against a printed backdrop of a medieval castle.


Clashes break out in Najaf, but government says it hopes to ...

By Abdul Hussein Al-Obeidi, Associated Press, 8/22/2004 15:32. NAJAF, Iraq  Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf's Old City on Sunday in a fierce battle between US forces and Shiite militants, as negotiations


Allen Iverson scored 29 points and Linas Kleiza added 23 to lift the Denver Nuggets, playing without All-Star Carmelo Anthony, to a 107-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.


Charlie Waller, founder and lead singer of the internationally acclaimed bluegrass band The Country Gentlemen, died this week at his Orange County home.


Consumer sentiment lifted in late Dec: U.Mich

U.S. consumers' mood brightened a bit  in late December, but still soured for the month as a whole,  the third straight month that it did so, leaving sentiment near  its lowest since Hurricane Katrina, a report showed on Friday.


Two astronauts begin a seven-hour spacewalk to fit a solar power tower on the ISS.


MOSCOW, DECEMBER 2: When Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sit down for the first-ever regular summit level talks on a range of regional and international issues in New Delhi tomorrow, much attention will be focused on


InfoWorld reviews the year in operating systems, including the arrival of the v2.6 Linux kernel.


Joan, Melissa Rivers Back in Red-Carpet Action

Joan and Melissa Rivers are returning to red carpet duty starting with next month's Golden Globes, a job they were shut out of during this year's Emmy Awards because of a contractual tangle.


EU foreign ministers approve a peacekeeping force for Chad and the Central African Republic.


Asda has recalled more than 10,000 of its Christmas trees because of safety fears over their lights.


Constellation Brands, the wine and spirits company, said on Tuesday that third-quarter profit rose 11 percent, lifted by strong liquor sales, a growing wine business in North America and the acquisition of Svedka vodka.


Candidates focus on domestic concerns as Election Day looms

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Domestic issues took precedence yesterday as both major-party presidential candidates sought to rally Americans to their side, with John F. Kerry chastising President Bush for seeking


DNA Stool Test Promising for Cancer Detection

NEW YORK  - A non-invasive test that  detects mutated tumor DNA in feces may be a useful method of  screening for colorectal cancer, according to new research  findings.


'Exorcist: The Beginning' levitates to No. 1

Maybe script rewrites aren't such a bad omen after all. Despite a story overhaul and having been almost entirely reshot, Exorcist: The Beginning surprised analysts by taking the top spot at theaters over the weekend.


Roma. ''Giornalisti ed editori hanno una grande responsabilita' soprattutto verso i giovani. Gli indici di utilizzo dei media sono molto elevati tra le giovani generazioni. Quelli di lettura di quotidiani e libri sono un po' inferiori''.


By LOUISE NORDSTROM STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Want to know how much your boss earns? Or whether your daughter's fiance is in debt? For Swedes, it takes just a few clicks on the Internet to find out.