Livorno, 19:11 - CALCIO, LIVORNO; AMELIA: MAI PIU' CON SPINELLI

Dure parole di Marco Amelia nei confronti del presidente Spinelli al termine di Livorno-Atalanta. ''...


Scientists Think Data From Space Capsule Can Be Salvaged

Samples and data inside the wrecked Genesis space capsule appear intact enough to salvage most of the mission's science, optimistic researchers said Friday.


British police Friday arrested a man who used a sledgehammer to attack security gates at the prime minister's residence, Sky News reported.


Admit it, you thought Brian Griese was crazy, didn't you? I know I did. Griese, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' third-string quarterback-turned-starter, said Wednesday that the Bucs offense could hang point for point with that of the Kansas City Chiefs.


Rio de Janeiro, 13:00 - CALCIO, BRASILE: UNA LOTTERIA PER RIDURRE DEBITI CLUB

Un lotteria per salvare il gioco piÃ¹ amato e popolare in Brasile: il calcio. Il governo brasiliano h...


A look at what President Bush said in his final State of the Union Address delivered Monday night.


England captain Beckham raps critics: I'm not thick!

England skipper David Beckham has revealed he deliberately got himself booked on Saturday in the 2-0 win over Wales. The Real Madrid midfielder knew he had cracked ribs in a challenge with Ben Thatcher.


The Associated Press-Ipsos poll on the election results and President Bush's second term is based on telephone interviews with 1,000 adults, including 844 registered voters from all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The interviews were conducted Nov. 3-5 by Ipsos-Public Affairs.


U.S.: No Decision Made on Iraq Unit's Fate

The U.S. military said Monday no decision had been made on whether to discipline Army reservists who refused a supply mission last week, despite statements from their relatives that the soldiers would be discharged.


Camera phones to de-throne the digital camera?

But will the cameraderie hold? Mobile phone manufacturers are increasingly looking to integrate established technology from the digital camera industry, and an Irish company is at the forefront.â¦


Blitz ad Anzio, deve scontare 6 anni di carcere


US Airways could go to court to institute pay cuts

Trying to dissipate the skepticism of outsiders about US Airways' future, CEO Bruce Lakefield told employees late Wednesday that he intends to seek court-imposed pay cuts Friday.


Istat, risultato migliore degli ultimi cinque anni


Bush Tax, Social Security Plans Compete With Deficits

President George W. Bush's bid to restructure Social Security and make tax cuts permanent competed with budget and trade deficit concerns during a two-day conference of economists and executives that began today.


A comical own goal from Djimi Traore sees 10-man Liverpool dumped out in the third round of the FA Cup.


L'ex imam di Milano, mostra 'segni di torture' sul corpo


Raising the curtain Roethlisberger signals a new era in Pittsburgh

Rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is drawing plenty of praise, and deservedly so, for leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to victories in his first five starts.


Valencia, 17:53 - CALCIO, VALENCIA: KOEMAN ESCLUDE CANIZARES E ALBELDA

Alla luce del mediocre cammino del Valencia in questa stagione, tra l'altro già fuori dalla C...


By Leslie Fike, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach  Feb. 24--LAUREL HILL -- The view from City Hall's front porch on State Road 85 may soon be altered for good.


American actor and director Sean Penn will head the awards jury at the Cannes Film Festival this year, organizers announced Thursday.


It is impossible to ensure the safety of imported drugs purchased individually by American consumers, and even a federally run program of bulk importation would pose medical and economic risks


Shining onstage at the Santa Barbara Film Festival only last Saturday, Angelina Jolie showed up a world away â in every respect â on Thursday: Baghdad.   The goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 32, is there on a...


AUBURN - Tommy Tuberville's name has popped up in LSU's search for a new football coach, and the Tuberville camp could listen should the Bengal Tigers come calling.


Fans, friends, former teammates say goodbye to White

Bill Bates saw the talent and the passion in Reggie White before nearly anyone else, back when they were teammates at Tennessee more than 20 years ago.


The Police quickly sell out stadium shows

The Police reunion tour is fast  becoming the hottest concert ticket of the year.


U.S. stocks are poised to fall for a  second-straight day on Friday on concerns the economy and  corporate profits will slow after crude futures touched another  record and inched toward $50 per barrel.


Durante una partita tra dilettanti in paese dell'Ogliastra


Patent lawyers' benevolent fund 86'd in ticker bicker Battered unix patent warrior SCO has been booted from the Nasdaq after it lost an appeal against delisiting by the New York technology market.â¦


Hal and Hank Steinbrenner have blown their transition move from the kiddie table by discounting Joe Torreâs dignity.


MOSCOW: The US-Russian crew manning the International Space Station will redock a spaceship later this month in preparation for spacewalks planned for next year, Russian Mission Control said.


European Space Agency -- From October 10-14, the ion engine of ESAÃ¢ÂÂs SMART-1 carried out a continuous thrust manoeuvre in a last major push that will get the spacecraft to the Moon capture point on November 13.     SMART-1, on its way to the Moon, has now covered more than 80 million kilometres...


A bomb has been defused overnight near the Sardinian holiday villa of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi hours after a visit by Tony Blair, Italian police say.


Man Arrested After Ricin Seen in Fla. Home

A man was arrested after authorities allegedly found the deadly toxin ricin stashed in a cardboard box at his home along with a small cache of weapons, officials said Thursday.


A name change at a Mac developer adds to clues that Apple is preparing to launch its own office software.


Does Free Speech Give a Fan the Right to Heckle?

A fan at Wednesdayâs Knicks game claims that he was told that he would be ejected from Madison Square Garden if he did not stop yelling criticism at Isiah Thomas.


The Bush administration says it will host a meeting of G8 diplomats this week in Washington in a bid to resolve a nuclear impasse with Iran.


The Claim: Antibiotics Will Beat a Sinus Infection

Antibiotics and steroids may be the standard medications for a sinus infection, but are they effective?


Wilkinson forced out of England Tests with blood clot

Jonny Wilkinson's return to competitive rugby after a post-surgery break of eight months has lasted less than a dozen games. The new England captain, appointed to the post by Andy Robinson


China to Ordain Bishop Without Vatican Approval

BEIJING, Nov. 28 -- China's state-sanctioned Catholic church said Tuesday that it plans to ordain another bishop without approval from the pope, despite renewed diplomatic efforts to end long-standing hostility between China and the Vatican.


Forty-four research projects are to be funded, including a technique for video detection of abnormal behavior in crowds.


Texas plant blast gives bereaved daughter a mission

In the blink of an eye, Eva Rowe lost both her parents when a gasoline unit exploded at a BP refinery in Texas City, killing them and 13 others in the worst industrial accident in the United States for more than a decade.


Sul crack societario per i reati di truffa e bancarotta


- The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth website now carries a statement from Larry Thurlow, who insists that John Kerry wrote a report "which falsely described the action on the Bay Hap River" (for which Kerry later received the ...


Rating agencies scrutinized as markets sway

WASHINGTON/LONDON  - Credit rating agencies drew more fire on Wednesday as a powerful U.S. regulator said it was investigating if their judgment had been colored by money from customers selling subprime mortgages.


MARK Latham faced a stinging backlash last night after his pledge to save Tasmania's old growth forests. Labor promised to spend $800 million to stop logging in Tasmania's conservation areas after a scientific review.


A deal has been reached with kidnappers for the release of two CBS News journalists, radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's office in Basra said Wednesday.


A headline-churning frenzy has erupted in the global pess about a story that the Israeli press has called "a surfeit of hype forced into bed with a paucity of fact" -- the alleged "spying" activities of a mid-level US Department of Defense employee on


Cancer Is Personal for Some â08 Candidates

For several of the 2008 presidential candidates, cancer has had a very immediate impact.


British Prime Minister Tony Blair, preparing to seek a third term, has promised that this will be his last campaign, the BBC reported Friday.


Five U.S. soldiers killed in Baghdad bomb blast

Five U.S. soldiers were killed on Thursday in a roadside bomb attack on their patrol in Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Friday, bringing the monthly death toll for U.S. forces in Iraq close to 100.


HTC jumps on touch-screen phone bandwagon

New handset could be the iPhone spoiler Today in London, HTC showed off its latest mobile phone handset, simply known to as the Touch - referring to its main feature, the fact that functions are accessed and operated through a touch screen...rather like that much-hyped other touch screen mobile phone soon to hit the shores of the US - Apple's iPhone.â¦


HP Offers Free Vista Upgrades to Some Customers

Customers who have purchased an HP Pavilion or Digital Entertainment Center PC, or a Compaq Pavilion PC - all desktop models only - on or after October 26, with Windows XP pre-installed, will be eligible for upgrade kits for corresponding editions of Windows Vista next month, HP announced this morning


Accused U.S. Deserter Jenkins Surrenders in Japan

CAMP ZAMA, Japan  - U.S. Army Sergeant Charles  Jenkins gave himself up to American military authorities  Saturday to face charges that he deserted to communist North  Korea four decades ago while on patrol in South Korea.


Petraeus says U.S. troop levels can be cut

The top U.S. commander in Iraq on Monday said the number of U.S. troops in Iraq could be cut by next summer to roughly 130,000, its level before this year's "surge" of 30,000 forces, without jeopardizing security improvements.


Loyalists of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr remained in control of the gold-domed Imam Ali shrine on Saturday after failing to reach an agreement


Barca comes back for draw; Zidane wins it late for Real

Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Barcelona overcame a red card and a one- goal deficit to salvage a 1-1 draw against Valencia Saturday at Camp Nou.


President Bush took heart Wednesday in Republican wins for House seats in Ohio and Virginia.


Russian President Vladimir Putin is accusing the West of indulging terrorists. Putin says he faces double standards in the attitude towards terrorism.


Motorola may have tough time selling mobile unit

Motorola Inc  has essentially put its mobile phone unit up for sale, but the company is unlikely to be able to seal a deal any time soon despite a plethora of possible buyers.


Florida defensive tackle Marcus Thomas was suspended indefinitely Wednesday for a second violation of the school's substance-abuse policy, leaving the fifth-ranked Gators without their top pass rusher.


Art Review | Georges Rouault: Revisiting Rouaultâs Stained-Glass World

A show at Mitchell-Innes & Nash invites us to reconsider the virtues of this underrated painter.


Some 800 firefighters have been called into service recently to help battle the hillside fire threatening portions of Southern California.


Greek fires kill 60 but spare ancient Olympia ruins

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece  - Firefighters saved the temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, from forest fires which razed nearby villages and took the death toll from Greece's three-day inferno to 60.


Panel to weigh unapproved drug-coated stent use

Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday will consider the risks of drug-coated stents in patients with medical complications who are not approved for the artery-opening heart devices.


The CIA ran secret prisons in Poland and Romania from 2003 to 2005 to interrogate al-Qaida suspects, a European investigator said Friday, detailing harsh treatment that included months of solitary confinement, shackling and sleep deprivation.


Improved Ford guidance boosts markets, C$ tumbles on weak ...

TORONTO (CP) - Stock markets rose Friday morning, helped by improved profit guidance from Ford Motor Co., while indications of tame inflation and low interest rates sent the Canadian dollar tumbling.


Qualiano, 61enne riporta infiammazioni dopo utilizzo Colgate


"Io, schiavo in Puglia" L'inchiesta de L'espresso

Fabrizio Gatti, inviato del settimanale, ha vissuto sette giorni con i braccianti stranieri nella provincia di Foggia. Tra violenze e sfruttamento. Il suo viaggio


All the die-hard fans of Don and even those who haven't seen the original are eagerly awaiting the release


Astronauts arrive for practice countdown

Teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara Morgan and her crew mates arrived in Florida on Monday for a few days of dress rehearsal in preparation for next month's launch of space shuttle Endeavour.


Big U.S. food, drink cos to limit child ads: reports

Some of America's largest food and drink companies, such as Coca-Cola Co. and General Mills Inc., will adopt stricter controls on advertising aimed at children under 12, according to media reports on Wednesday.


Illegal immigrants who are victims of violent crimes in the U.S. can now apply for special visas, seven years after Congress offered protection against deportation to those who cooperate with law enforcement agencies.


Europe's programme for funding scientific research in the member states is a step closer to being adopted.


Silverstone date can be saved - Sir Jackie

SIR JACKIE Stewart is optimistic that Silverstone can take its place on next yearâs Formula One calendar. Talks between Formula One chiefs and Silverstoneâs owners are understood to be at an advanced stage


The state should "back off" and allow other organisations a bigger role in running public services, says  Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg.


L'incidente a Morengo (Bg), ritardi di oltre un'ora


Movie Review | '49 Up': Checking In on BritainÂs Children of 1964

The latest chapter in Michael Apted's documentary series shows that at 49, lives reveal more about marriage and the life cycle than about class.


American TV has Olympics covered: 1,210 hours of it

The NBC television network is showing the equivalent of five Olympics in its blanket coverage of the Athens games, offering some 1,210 hours of footage to keep sports fans glued to their sets.


Lovells adds dispute resolution capability in Madrid

Lovells' fledgling Madrid office has been boosted following the appointment of Jose Luis Huerta to head the firm's Spanish dispute resolution practice.


IP - it's complex, but it's here to stay

Businesses get real about network convergence Comment Fifteen years ago a plethora of different network communications protocols were being used for computer communications. Getting computers to talk to each other was a complex business and vendors like Novell made a good living enabling them to do so.â¦


On the surface it is a simple stock purchase, but on another level, the maneuvering is part of an angry chess game between two mighty entrepreneurs who are used to running the board.


E' quanto si evince da documentazione di Piazza Cordusio


Fears of humanitarian disaster in Fallujah

Iraqis trapped in Fallujah face a major humanitarian disaster unless Iraqi and American authorities allow food, water and medicine into the besieged city, aid agencies said.


Low-tech hack was behind $7.2bn SocGen fraud

FSA warns City on risks The French software developer turned rogue trader who cost French bank SociÃ©tÃ© GÃ©nÃ©rale an estimated â¬4.9bn ($7.2bn) used co-workers' access codes to set up fraudulent transactions.â¦


Najaf Fighting Intensifies Amid Peace Push

BAGHDAD, Iraq - An Iraqi delegation delivered a peace proposal to aides of militant cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in Najaf on Tuesday as explosions, gunfire and a U.S. air strike on the sprawling cemetery echoed across the holy city...


Critic's Notebook: Short Films, Symbolic, Subversive and Silent

The Saul Levine films playing at the New York Film Festival proudly sing the subterranean blues with an underlying sense of protest and subversion.


Links to the week's topics from search engine forums across the web: Can We Take SEO As a Long Term Career? - Is Flash The Future Of The Internet? - Best Way To Build A New Site - New Trends in Google Rankings - Yahoo in Talks to Acquire Facebook, and more.


A four-year-old boy dies of bird flu in Vietnam - the country's fifth reported victim of the virus this year.


The bill, approved 65 to 34, establishes far-reaching new rules on the treatment of terrorism suspects and is expected to go to the president by weekÂs end.


Proposal for compulsory English in French schools gets tongue-lashing

A new report recommending English become a compulsory subject in all schools in France has stirred heated debate in the country, with teachers' unions and proponents of linguistic diversity clenching their jaws ...


Cubans have been fetching their precious US dollars from every conceivable hiding place â-ans buried in patios, a wooden box under a tile in the kitchen, the roof over the


More than 100 people, including militants, civilians and police, have been killed in three days of fierce clashes between NATO and the Taliban in southern Afghanistan, Afghan officials said Monday.


Carlos Del Castillo, IT manager at Cell Signaling Technology, drove the effort to move the company to Macs. Now “no one worries about the system anymore,” he says. “They’re concentrating on their work, using the Mac as a tool rather than as a computer.” Also, check out Why Mac for Science and other new features on the Science site.  [Nov 04]


Biographer fears Hepburn revival feeds false image

Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn is   back in vogue as a style icon more than 13 years after her   death -- but a biographer fears the revival will feed a   misconceived image of the actress, who never cared much about   fashion.


AT&T to spend $750 mln in 2007 on global network

AT&T Inc. said on Tuesday that it would spend more than $750 million in 2007 to expand its global communications network for corporate customers, an 89 percent rise from last year, as companies increasingly do business abroad.


President George W.  Bush is weighing a short-term U.S. troop increase in Iraq, a spokesman said on Tuesday as he denied reports of a rift between the White House and resistant Pentagon chiefs.


PARIS: French President Jacques Chirac will put forward ideas for an international tax scheme that would help build a 50-billion-dollar war chest to fight poverty during a 55-nation conference on economic ...


Arcelor Says Third-Quarter Profits Surge

Steel giant Arcelor SA posted better-than-expected third quarter profits of euro629 million ($815 million) Monday, a six-fold jump over a year ago, but warned the boom may lose steam in 2005.


For some, voting day will be violent and disappointing. For others, just plain confusing. And the Sunnis may have to be drawn in after the fact


Defending the war in Iraq as "right for America," President Bush (website - news - bio) on Monday blasted back at Democrat John Kerry (website - news - bio) 's criticism that Iraq was the "wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time.


Doing more things with the API Weâve all used Google to search the web. What if we could add Ajax to the web search operation? Google Ajax Search API does just that â could this facilitate searching?â¦


Health minister asks Bachchan, Shah Rukh to stop smoking

Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has appealed to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan to stop smoking in movies.


Conrad Black to quit top post in new strategy to keep reins

MONTREAL : Embattled tycoon Conrad Black said he would step down from his posts at Canadian holding company Hollinger Inc. in what appeared to be a new strategy to keep the reins of his media empire.


Conditions in developing nations could hamper the spread of digital TV, a broadcast conference is told.


Un giovane nipote diventa 'Lo sguardo ritrovato' del nonno


Giustizia. Anm a Pera e Casini: si ripensi la riforma dell' ...

L'Associazione Nazionale Magistrati rivolge un appello ai presidenti di Camera e Senato perchÃ¨ si possa trovare "spazio per un ulteriore approfondimento e confronto sulla riforma dell'ordinamento giudiziario", che giudica "sbagliata, inidonea ad


Senior nose tackle Andrew Hoffman lays on the ground during Virginia's 33-point loss to the Seminoles Saturday. The Cavaliers came into the contest ranked ahead of the Seminoles, but Florida State showed why


Britain denies politics behind Iraq troop moves

The British government is denying reports it will deploy troops to Iraq in the lead-up to the American election, as a show of support to US President George Bush's re-eleciton bid.


Ukraine in Turmoil as Agreement Crumbles

KIEV, Ukraine  - Ukraine's outgoing leader denied  on Tuesday he had agreed on concessions with his opponents to  end a crisis that has plunged the country into turmoil and  driven a wedge between Russia and the West.


U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton will step down in the coming days, the White House announced on Monday, unable to overcome Democratic Senate opposition.


The company commander of a U.S. Army Reserve unit whose soldiers refused to deliver fuel along a dangerous route in Iraq has been relieved of her duties, the U.S. military said Thursday.


New York Post - ST. LOUIS — Tonight is the first World Series start in Pedro Martinez' illustrious career. Not to spoil the party, but will he finally pitch like a three-time Cy Young Award winner this postseason?


Both sides claim heavy casualties in fresh fighting between the Sri Lankan forces and Tamil Tiger rebels.


Israeli and Palestinian leaders are to meet later for another session of peace negotiations in Jerusalem.


Ottawa affirms support for Iraq election and offer of aid despite ...

OTTAWA (CP) - Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew is reaffirming Ottawa's support for next month's election in Iraq and signalling that the Liberal government is still willing to provide technical experts and observers if they're needed.


Mortgage rates inched up this week, but remained well below the year-high levels set in the spring. Freddie Mac, in its weekly survey released Thursday, reported that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages


Pacific Internet Limited Announces Requisition By Vantage Corporation Limited

SINGAPORE, Sept. 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Pacific Internet Limited ("PacNet") wishes to announce that PacNet has today received a notice of requisition from Vantage Corporation Limited (the "Requisition").


U.S. sports leagues eye digital for growth

The major U.S. professional sports  leagues are looking to their digital assets, especially Web  sites and television networks, to drive growth.


Bush, Kerry camps spar over reinstating draft

President Bush mocked John Kerry's fitness to be commander in chief yesterday, saying the way to bring US troops home from Iraq "is not to wilt or waver.


Merck Vioxx heart risks began sooner: WSJ

Heart risks associated with Merck & Co.'s painkiller Vioxx began much sooner than the company has claimed, The Wall Street Journal Online reported on Tuesday, citing a new study.


AN advance guard of British troops was in war-torn Ivory Coast yesterday planning a rescue mission. Four vehicles carrying a dozen soldiers were spotted in the capital Abidjan as up to 120 troops were put on stand-by to fly to the former French colony.


Burning Man Partially Burned During Lunar Eclipse

Flames engulf the Man at Burning Man during a full moon full eclipse, five days before it's due to be burned in the culmination of the event in Black Rock City, Nevada. Stay tuned for updates as we know more.


Aide's murder seen as warning to leading Iraqi cleric

BAGHDAD -- A top aide to Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani was stabbed to death in what Sistani's supporters believe was a warning to Iraq's senior Shi'ite cleric, authorities said yesterday.


US President Bush signs a law to pay for a 700-mile fence along the Mexican border in a bid to stop illegal immigrants.


As of Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at least 3,834 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 3,120 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


InfoWorld - McAfee's board of directors on Monday named former EMC executive Dave DeWalt as the security software company's CEO and president.


The National Zoo's panda mother might be pregnant for the second time in two years, zoo officials said Thursday, citing a spike in Mei Xiang's hormone levels.


Update 6: US Airways May Slash Pay by 21 Percent

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


Missing molecules key to breast cancer spread

By restoring tiny bits of genetic material missing from breast tumors in mice, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday they were able to block the cancer's ability to spread.


Cattive notizie dal fronte degli ostaggi. Il timore che il sequestro di Simona Pari e Simona Torretta abbia aperto una nuova frase nellâoffensiva terroristica contro gli occidentali in Iraq ha trovato conferma ieri.


With a dozen people dead from weekend flooding in the Midwest and South, residents were busy shoveling mud from homes and businesses that were inundated with water.


Cancer deaths fall, new diagnoses stable

Death rates from cancer have   continued to drop in the United States, with Hispanics showing   lower-than-average rates of most cancers, according to the   latest statistics published on Wednesday.


'Lo Stato offre possibilita' a chi corre rischio vita'


Israel's Olmert begins U.S. visit to bolster Abbas

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert began a U.S. visit on Sunday saying he considered a new emergency Palestinian government shorn of Islamist Hamas a partner for peace negotiations.


Beheaded Bodies Found in Mosul; US Storms Baghdad Mosque

As many as a dozen beheaded corpses have been discovered in western Mosul, while in Baghdad today Iraqi and American troops killed at least three people during


Open Source Group Blasts Gartner For Linking Linux To Windows ...

An Australian open-source industry group on Friday took exception to a Gartner report that pre-loading PCs with Linux is often a precursor to adding a pirated copy of Windows, calling the research "farcical.


Ucraina : parlamento approva riforme , attriti Russia - Occidente

La Rada (il parlamento ucraino) ha approvato oggi le previste riforme costituzionali sulle elezioni del presidente che prevedono una riduzione dei poteri presidenziali a vantaggio del parlamento ed ha deciso lo scioglimento della Commissione elettorale


Pat Williams is a big man with a big heart and appetite. So imagine his dilemma when the Buffalo Bills were back to their bumbling selves at the start of this season.


Ieri il legale ha annunciato l'uscita dal carcere del suo assistitoMa il Tribunale nega: "Certe notizie fanno solo del male"                                                  DesirÃ©e, i giudici smentiscono "Nessuna istanza per Mattia"


A new task force is set up after three teenagers are shot dead in south London in the past two weeks.


Lo annuncia una nota di Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl e Uiltrasporti


By the time guests arrived at a well-hyped product unveiling by Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL ) on Oct. 26, the big news had leaked: U2's Bono would be on hand to introduce a special black version of the iPod music player.


Green Day Hits Peak With 'American Idiot'

It took just a glance backstage at MTV's New Year's Eve bash for Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to pinpoint the career stages of other acts on the bill.


Pop star Robbie Williams calls US President George Bush an "idiot" on a visit to Mexico.


700 applications to build new homes in rural areas are made in the week after a planning regulation is ruled unlawful.


Letâs Do Lunch, Now That Thereâs Somewhere to Do It

In power-hungry Los Angeles, restauranteurs play follow the agent.


For the Dolphins, A Lousy Season Gets Even Worse

In south Florida, they haven't seen anything like this in 39 years. By some measures, the Dolphins can lay claim to being the NFL's finest franchise for several decades.


Director Shaji Kailas fails to impress in his new film.


The corn lining the outfield is tall again this year. The iconic white farmhouse, with its wraparound porch and picket fence appear unaffected by time. The mythic baseball diamond and lush outfield looks just like it did in the movie made 17 years ago.


Gunners get it easier than us - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has stirred up another likely war of words at the top by telling rivals Arsenal they are being given an easier ride than Chelsea in the Premiership title race by television scheduling.


U.S still top British ally: new foreign minister

New British Foreign Secretary David  Miliband, seeking to squash speculation that London may  distance itself from Washington over Iraq, has insisted the  U.S. is still Britain's number one ally.


Although polls show the US presidential race a virtual dead heat, Democrat John Kerry appears to be gaining an edge over George W. Bush among the key states that could decide the outcome.


Early Gains and Losses at City's Themed Schools

Four months into the school year, some themes are working better than others, but at even the best-run schools, the future remains unclear.


Holiday sales data and a jobs report next week will provide the first glimpse of the economy's health going into 2005, and could give another boost to the end-of-year stock rally, analysts said.


At least two people can claim a share of a record $370 million lottery jackpot, and there could be more winners


Apollo-Texas Pacific look set on Harrah's bid: report

Private equity firms Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group  appeared set to win a bid for Harrah's Entertainment Inc.  with an offer of at least $90 per share for the casino company, The Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Sunday.


Loyalist Michael Stone's early release licence is suspended following a security incident at Stormont.


Pentagon Tries to Learn From Madison Ave.

In the advertising world, brand identity is everything. Volvo means safety. Colgate means clean. IPod means cool. But since the U.S. military invaded Iraq in 2003, its "show of force" brand has proved to have limited appeal to Iraqi consumers, according to a recent study commissioned by the U.S. ...


New American Realism Emerges Amid Grousing and Hummers

Although my favorite fiction films at Sundance were different in theme and tone, they were united by stylistic commonalities, a feel for the still moment â and, importantly, for beauty.


New York oil closes above 51 dollars for first time

NEW YORK : New York's main crude oil contract closed above 51 dollars a barrel for the first time, riding a speculative wave powered by fear of interruptions to supply from the Gulf of Mexico.


Building surge forecast to transform Indy area

By 2030, 4 in 10 homes will be under 30 years old, study says. By Matthew Tully. The Indianapolis metropolitan area will be reshaped dramatically in the coming decades as new residential, industrial and commercial


Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulls out of a TV debate with other presidential candidates.


Skin-prick flu shot as effective as deep jab

Injecting flu vaccine into the skin instead of muscle could stretch limited supplies, two studies reported Wednesday. Researchers injected less than half the standard flu vaccine dose into the skin.


Republican presidential hopefuls Mike Huckabee and Sam Brownback on Tuesday suggested that as president they would increase federal spending for cancer research and focus more on preventing the disease.


WASHINGTON -- The death of actor Christopher Reeve is reverberating through the presidential campaign as both sides tussle over the issue of stem-cell research.


Trulli upsets Schumacher for pole at Spa-Francorchamps

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium (Sports Network) - Jarno Trulli grabbed the pole for Sunday's Belgium Grand Prix fighting off the rain as well as the other 19 drivers.


NHL lockout meeting shows unity among reps

There would have been plenty to talk about when player representatives met with union leadership yesterday as the National Hockey League lockout reaches its 48th day.


L'inflazione arriva al 2,6% Il dato piÃ¹ alto dal 2003

A spingere ancora carburanti e alimentari, i prezzi sono aumentati dello 0,3% su base mensile. In Europa la corsa è ferma al livello del mese precedente


A German woman held hostage in Iraq since February has been freed, but her son was still being held, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Wednesday.


At least three people die after Somali security forces open fire at a crowd demanding food aid, say witnesses.


Si completa cosi' il processo di integrazione durato 1 anno


The Arizona Diamondbacks moved quickly to get a righthanded power hitter with their first free agent signing in what they promise will be a busy offseason.


Lose My Laptop, Gimme (Or Don't) $54 Million

If you took your laptop in for repairs to a well-known big-box store only to discover the store's tech contractor had lost the machine, lied to you about it, manufactured fake documentation and finally offered you a "We're sorry" gift card -- you'd be steamed.


Precious photos and lyrics of the British rock band "The Beatles" were recently stolen in the United States. The items were stolen from a car belonging to George Harrison.


Two U.S. sailors found dead in Ghana hotel room

Two U.S. Navy sailors were found dead on Tuesday in their hotel room while on shore leave in the West African country of Ghana, the U.S. Navy said.


La conduttrice indossera' abiti griffe in tutte le puntate


Meno 3,03% a Parigi su scia profit warning Nissan


Oggi incontro tra Tronchetti e presidente Consob


Study offers new hope for regrowing hair

Tiny stem cells hidden within hair follicles can be induced to grow skin, hair follicles and hair, scientists reported yesterday. The work, done in mice, suggests it may eventually become possible


ST. PETERSBURG -- Russian prosecutors said yesterday they were investigating a campaign group's complaint that conscripts were bullied into working in a prostitution ring run by older servicemen. In the latest embarrassment for Russia's military, one soldier said he was tortured with electric shocks until he agreed to have sex with clients, according to testimony collected by a campaign group. ...


Cardinals Crush Dodgers to Grab 2-0 Series Lead

Mike Matheny's two-run single  highlighted a three-run fifth inning rally which lifted the St.  Louis Cardinals to an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in  the National League Divisional Series Thursday.


At least 39 people are killed and more than 100 hurt in a triple car bombing in the southern Iraqi city of Amara.


Tra i manifestanti anche molti sindaci del Siracusano


Larsen: Israel should Withdraw Soldiers from the West Bank

Teri Rod-Larsen, the United Nations' (UN) Representative to the Middle East, said that Israel must withdraw its forces from the West Bank in order for Palestinian elections to take place.


Richard Jefferson's Christmas wasn't spoiled just because he found out what Santa was going to bring him a week early. He has not stopped thinking about his present since last week.


Feuding Kelly, Jay-Z top US albums chart

LOS ANGELES: Despite a nasty public feud that brought an abrupt end to their joint tour last weekend, R Kelly and Jay-Z are chummy on top of the US pop album charts.


Halliburton Says Court Clears Asbestos Settlement

Halliburton Co. on Friday said a federal court had signed an order that would end the company's asbestos liability later this month, clearing another hurdle for two of its subsidiaries to emerge from bankruptcy.


THOMASTOWN, Ireland - Ernie Els is finding a quick cure for his season of major disappointment. Instead of sulking over his four close calls in the majors, Els put himself on the verge of his first World Golf


Children cross U.S. border solo as security rises

NOGALES, Mexico  - Slipping into the United States, eight-year-old Adrian Ramirez began a three-day trek across the cactus-studded wastes with just a small bag of tortillas and one large hope keeping him going.


US commercial property loans rise in 2nd quarter

Lenders issued $33.2 billion in new loans for commercial properties in the second quarter, up 17.4 percent from the same quarter in 2003, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Friday.


Finanza, un mutuo al figlio? Dite addio alle detrazioni

Casa, compravendite e affitti, ma anche diritti dei consumatori, nelle risposte degli esperti di Kataweb. Fai la tua domanda


EU pushes for Iran nuclear reply before G8 deadline

The European Union will push Iran on  Tuesday to respond to an offer of incentives to halt uranium  enrichment in a new encounter just days before a key G8  deadline, but Tehran insists it wants more time.


One sentence, a political comment as   bombs rained down on Baghdad in 2003, changed the careers and   the fan base of Texas-based Dixie Chicks, but not their spirit   or their tune.


Facebook members are mounting a fight to save the Scrabulous game on Facebook.


British-Iraqi Hostage Hassan Probably Killed

British-Iraqi aid worker Margaret  Hassan has probably been killed by kidnappers, her family said  on Tuesday after a video apparently showing her being shot in  the head was sent to an Arab television station.


Citigroup Inc on Tuesday said it is raising at least $14.5 billion and cutting its quarterly dividend 41 percent to help shore up a capital base depleted by losses on subprime mortgages and consumer credit.


BMW has reported a lower-than-expected 7.6 percent rise in third-quarter pretax profit, but has reaffirmed its forecast for record revenues, earnings and car sales in 2004.


Only a small number of Scots-based Iraqis are registered to vote in next week's election, it is revealed.


It's Speed Against Strength in De La Hoya vs. Hopkins

Over 12 years, Oscar De La Hoya has fought in seven weight classes, weighing as little as 128Â¾ pounds and as much as 160. Many of us gain weight as we age, but De


In the lexicon of modern and contemporary art fairs, collectors recognize Art Basel as the biggest and the best.


NOTIZIE FLASH: 3/A EDIZIONE - LA CRONACA

Roma. I rifiuti nucleari piu' pericolosi, pari al 99% della radioattivita' persente negli impianti nucleari italiani, potranno presto essere portati all'estero: lo prevede un decreto del ministro delle attivita


Oil Down $2, Speculators Bet on Kerry Win

Oil prices fell heavily on Monday, taking US crude below $50 on speculation that a US election win for Senator John Kerry could ease the geopolitical friction that helped fuel this year's record-breaking rally.


Fear factor hits new depth in US presidential campaign

Forget Republican versus Democrat, conservative versus liberal, hawk versus dove. This year's presidential candidates have all but turned their supercharged race into a choice between Armageddon and survival.


European TV Shopping Seen Doubling by 2008

Television shopping in Europe is projected to nearly double to 8.8 billion euros ($10.8 billion) by 2008 as more households sign up for digital TV service, according to a study released Wednesday.


Pescara, 20:12 - CALCIO, PESCARA: 9-0 NEL TEST CONTRO UNA MISTA GIOVANILE

Test infrasettimanale per il Pescara, che in vista della trasferta di Arezzo ha affrontato una mista...


Pravda labels Meryl Streep 'disaster of the week'

Crashfest dummies We reckon the English-language version of Pravda needs to have a rethink regarding the snappy photo gallery navigation bit on its front page.â¦


Nasa detects a problem with a sensor on the external tank of the space shuttle Atlantis hours before take-off.


The third Shrek film keeps the fourth Die Hard movie off the top of the UK box office


Londra, 23:27 - CALCIO, MANCHESTER UTD: MARTEDI' VISITE MEDICHE TEVEZ

Nonostante non ci sia ancora l'accordo con il West Ham, il Manchester United ha programmato per mart...


Britain charges less than one in five 'terror' suspects

Britain has charged less than one in five of the more than 1,000 people arrested under anti-terrorism legislation since the September 11, 2001 attacks with terrorism-related offences, the government said Monday.


The British National Party has supported Margaret Hodge in calling for British-born families to take priority over immigrants in the queue for council homes.


Sam Brownback, a Kansas conservative and favorite of evangelical Christians, on Wednesday endorsed former Republican presidential rival John McCain, calling the Arizona senator "the best pro-life candidate to beat Hillary Clinton."


World's largest ad group's earnings grow on higher global ad spending, new high-profile accounts. NEW YORK  - Omnicom Group reported a higher quarterly profit Tuesday as the world's largest advertising


Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester Unitedâs 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth was âa real kick in the teethâ after second half goals by David Unsworth and Aiyegbeni Yakubu buried his


Audizione del ministro davanti alle commissioni Esteri di Camera e Senato"Israele deve dimostrare di avere fiducia nella garanzia internazionale"                                                  D'Alema: "Via il blocco navale al Libano o la missione Onu rischia di fallire"                                                                                Su Hezbollah il capo della Farnesina assicura: "Non spetterÃ  a noi disarmarli"Fini: "Pronti a votare a favore, ma nostri soldati operatori di pace anche in Iraq"


Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O) has closed a studio operation that made some of its sports video games, cutting 76 positions, a spokeswoman said on Friday.


Nevada's unions fracture over candidates and caucus rules

No unity for Big Labor, as unions take opposite sides in a lawsuit over Saturday's caucus sites.


Yushchenko named Ukraine president-elect after weeks of turmoil

The end of weeks of political turmoil in Ukraine was in sight after the pro-Europe Viktor Yushchenko was officially declared the winner of a re-run presidential vote, paving the way for the inauguration of the "orange revolution" hero.


Geoff McArthur caught two of Aaron Rodgers' career-high four touchdown passes, and eighth-ranked California racked up 550 total yards in a 45-28 victory over UCLA on Saturday.


But don't ask them to find the car keys Straight blokes are best at reading maps, but if you want to know where you left the car keys, you'd best ask a woman, a new study has revealed.â¦


Movie Review | 'The Last Winter': That Red on White Is Blood on Snow

Something wicked this way comes in the nifty horror film âThe Last Winter,â crawling through the hallways and howling into the dread night.


An independent review of maternity services has highlighted huge variations in the quality of care.


The number of workers filing new claims for jobless aid jumped by a much larger-than-expected 69,000 last week to the highest in over two years, government data on Thursday showed, but the numbers were likely skewed by the timing of a public holiday.


Palm speculation builds as its share price rises

Treo smartphone maker Palm Inc.  could bring a buyer a decade's worth of digital assistant design and mobile phone know-how, but at a hefty price for a company no longer viewed as cutting edge.


[TS] Sports of The Times: Winning Has a Way of Trumping Image

While the Jets are 7-5 and rising, the Giants are a middling 6-6 and, perhaps, two losses away from missing the playoffs.


The death of an elderly elephant that was brought to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago two years ago adds to the already contentious debate over whether elephants belong in northern zoos with cold winters.


Horror guru Barker unveils "Jericho" video game

Horror mastermind Clive  Barker testified Tuesday to the crumbling walls between  entertainment and gaming as he unveiled his upcoming video game  at an industry conference.


Chiti, nuovo provvedimento prima della scadenza dell'attuale


T-Mobile USA Sees High-Speed Network 2 Years Off

T-Mobile USA, the U.S. wireless unit  of Deutsche Telekom AG DTEGn.DE, does not expect to offer  broadband mobile data services for at least the next two years,  its chief executive said on Thursday.


Thousands of U.S. troops swept into the northern and southern beltlands of Baghdad on Wednesday in simultaneous operations against militants that the military said was the start of a "summer of hard fighting" in Iraq.


Microsoft buys into master data management

Blog: To build up the business intelligence tools in Office, Microsoft acquires privately held Stratature.


Milano, 17:03 - Calcio, Milan: i convocati per la gara con l'Udinese

Il tecnico del Milan Carlo Ancelotti ha convocato per la sfida con l'Udinese 20 giocatori.


Nations Forge Pact on Global Warming, Climate Change

NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Dec. 15 -- The United States, under a barrage of criticism from developing countries, agreed today to accept a framework for future climate change talks that would compel industrialized countries to provide measurable technological and financial aid to lesser-off nations if they...


Arab TV channel al-Jazeera shows footage of what it says are three Western hostages kidnapped this week.


A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in a medical malpractice case brought by Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis after a juror collapsed and several doctors — including the two defendants — rushed to his aid.


Thousands evacuated after Indonesian volcano alert

Thousands of Indonesians have been evacuated around Mount Gamkonora in the east of the country after the volcano started sending out huge columns of ash and smoke, officials said on Tuesday.


Giuliani moves closer to a White House bid

Former New York Mayor Rudolph  Giuliani, a Republican presidential contender acclaimed for his  leadership after the September 11 attacks, took a largely  symbolic step closer to an official White House run on Monday.


Suez Canal to Reopen as Grounded Tanker Floated

Shipping through Egypt's Suez Canal will resume today after a three-day halt caused by an oil tanker that ran aground halfway through it, shipping companies said.


TV patent suit against Microsoft will proceed

SAN FRANCISCO - A California judge has denied three motions for summary judgement in a patent infringement case filed by TV Interactive Data Corp. (TVI) against Microsoft Corp., meaning the case will proceed to trial.


Casey crushes Montgomerie to reach Wentworth final

Paul Casey bulldozed his way   past a listless Colin Montgomerie on Saturday, crushing his   Ryder Cup team mate 6 & 5 to reach the final on his World Match   Play Championship debut.


European stocks extended recent gains to 5½-year highs on Thursday, with miners and oil stocks in the vanguard of the advance as metals and crude prices rose on commodities exchanges.


A High Court judge is due to announce whether a seriously ill baby should be resuscitated if her condition worsens.


Adding Jones to relay team could backfire on Humphrey

Late Wednesday night in Athens, Sue Humphrey, head coach of the US women's Olympic track and field team, announced the lineup for the 4X100-meter relay.


Audiences flock to "Knocked" but "Pirates" reigns

LOS ANGELES  - While Buena Vista's pirates predictably rode atop the boxoffice's high seas during the second weekend of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," there was also room for Universal Pictures' R-rated comedy "Knocked Up" to establish itself as an upstart hit.


Wife of Paramount boss files for divorce

The wife of Paramount Pictures boss Brad Grey has filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage.


Three adults and a 15-year-old girl were charged Wednesday in connection with two shocking discoveries police made when they found a missing 2-year-old: a severely burned and blood-streaked 11-year-old boy, and the body of his mother, buried in the back yard.


ABC apologizes for Monday Night Football intro

The spot prior to Monday's game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys featured a naked Nicollette Sheridan jumping into the arms of Owens.


A survey says three-quarters of the world's small firearms are in the hands of civilians, more than thought.


Nel Rapporto Censis la 'rivoluzione copernicana' della comunicazioneIl nostro Paese resta ancora indietro rispetto al resto d'Europa                                          Da 'teledipendenti' a 'multimediali' Cambia il rapporto tra gli italiani e i media                                                                                Per la prima volta in sei anni, oltre la metÃ  degli intervistati dichiara di aver letto l'anno scorsoalmeno un libro. Ancora trascurate la letteratura scientifica e la saggistica


WASHINGTON - A human ancestor the size of a chimp walked upright six million years ago - about three million years earlier than Lucy, the famous bipedal hominid, researchers say.


Mattinata tranquilla sulle strade, i picchi di traffico sono attesi per domaniCode e rallentamenti su Adriatica, Autosole e Salerno-Reggio Calabria                                          Controesodo, italiani verso casa traffico intenso da bollino giallo


TAYLORVILLE, Ill. Authorities in central Illinois are still investigating a parachuting accident that killed a 38-year-old Springfield man.


A high-speed train derailed in Australia just after midnight Tuesday on the route from Brisbane to Cairns, overturning and slightly injuring 159 people.


Online features boost video game revenue: report

Video games with online  components bring in more than twice the revenue as those played  offline, a research firm said in a report to be published on  Thursday.


Saranno da sole e da vista, accordo con azienda Elite Group


Motorola's Razr did more than spark the thin phone revolution; it also spawned a rather annoying naming convention that drops vowels from a cell phone's name. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


Takeover won't mean a Chelski, says expert

Manchester United will lack the spending power of Chelsea even if Malcolm Glazer takes over the club, according to a leading City expert.


New York Giants Coach Tom Coughlin grew weary last week of questions about when he might replace his veteran quarterback, Kurt Warner, with top overall draft choice Eli Manning.


GREEN BAY, Wis -- Packers coach and general manager Mike Sherman said Wednesday that cornerback Mike McKenzie will practice with the team.


Aussie developers use secondary mics for noise suppression Adding a second microphone to a Bluetooth headset significantly improves its ability to capture speech by making it more effective at noise cancellation and suppression, according to Australian audio software developer Dynamic Hearing.â¦


Millions of casual fishermen reel in a higher take of the nation's most prized saltwater fish than previously thought, researchers say, prompting them to urge improved regulation of recreational fishing.


Hostility and tension between inmates and their keepers at the Guantanamo Bay prison are evident in transcripts


Probe Finds NIH Official Violated Government Regulations

A high-powered institute director at the National Institutes of Health disregarded conflict-of-interest guidelines by making decisions affecting the university where he was a faculty member, broke government spending rules, and raised concerns with his growing involvement as an expert witness in ...


Pakistan on Saturday successfully test-fired a short-range missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, the military said, two weeks ahead of peace talks with archrival neighboring India.


U.K. police see progress in murder cases

Police investigating the murders of five prostitutes in a town in eastern England said Saturday they have no formal suspects but are focusing on 50 to 100 people they want to question.


Adrian Mutu has lodged an appeal with the Premier League over his sacking by Chelsea for a positive drugs test. The 25-year-old was suspended for seven months on 4 November by the Football Association after


S.Africa's Mbeki Vows AIDS Action, Critics Persist

South African President Thabo Mbeki vowed Friday to step up the battle against HIV/AIDS, saying his government's program was among the world's best.


Rafa Benitez believes rookie defender Daniel Agger will play a key role in Liverpool's renewed challenge for honours this season.


Check the winning numbers from Wednesday's draw for the National Lottery.


FCC expected to hit Univision with record fine: NYT

The FCC is expected to slap U.S.  Hispanic network Univision with a record $24 million fine that  will allow the broadcaster to proceed with a $12 billion  private equity buyout, the New York Times reported on Saturday.


Flintoff set for Ashes captaincy: reports

England all rounder Andrew Flintoff is set to be named captain for the defence of the Ashes in Australia.


Sony Corp. acquires MGM Studios for $5 billion

MUMBAI: It has been a long-running drama and it is Japanese electronics giant Sony Corp that has come out the winner at the end of it.


NATO ministers are expected Thursday to consider how to integrate planned U.S. anti-missile bases into the alliance's defenses and seek clarification of Russia's suggested use of a radar base in Azerbaijan as part of the missile shield.


Ichiro with 260 hits, Writes First New Chapter in 84 Years

Japanâs "Baseball talent" Suzuki Ichiro (31,â¢Seattle Mariners) has leapfrogged 84 years of outdated records of âmost hits in a seasonâ and stepped into the 260-hit peak.


Belarus referendum allows Lukashenko to "Dictate" indefinitely

As expected, the result of the referendum in Belarus appears to show overwhelming support for removing presidential term limits from the constitution.


Conferenza stampa dell'ex ministro Guardasigilli in un hotel di Benevento"Non volevo attaccare la magistratura e ho sempre lavorato per il dialogo"                                           Mastella: "Mi dimetto ma vado avanti" Udeur: appoggio esterno al governo                                                                                Il numero 1 del Campanile si commuove quando parla della moglie "una bella ragazzae non la moglie di Provenzano". Poi chiede il "rispetto" del procuratore


Cool Indian response to Kashmir 'options': 'Negotiation through ...

NEW DELHI, Oct 26: India told Pakistan on Tuesday it was ready to discuss President Gen Pervez Musharraf's latest proposals on Kashmir as part of their ongoing composite dialogue but it also


Sono quelli offshore di Ikono/Okpoho, per nave attaccata


Sharon, now a dear old softy, can only detract from Palestinian ...

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is not known for a kindly disposition toward the Palestinians, nor for a gentle approach to the issue of a Palestinian state.


British police arrest five after car bomb attacks

British police arrested a fifth person on Sunday after a fuel-filled jeep was rammed into Scotland's busiest airport in what police said was a terrorist attack linked to failed car bombings in London.


Si' definitivo a conversione decreto su illeciti contabili


Of the roughly 300 people who filled the large auction hall at Sotheby's on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, only two had come to bid on the bat.


Twelve people, including three policemen, are killed by gunmen in an attack on a small town in Guyana.


DEVELOPMENT:   New EU Aid Chief to Target 0.7 Percent

BRUSSELS, Aug 13  (IPS) - One of the first tasks of new EU development  commissioner Louis Michel will be to  persuade member states to  contribute 0.7 percent of GNI to external aid.


It sounds the most unlikely story since it was claimed that a London double-decker bus had been potted on the moon, but Real Madrid want Uncle Bobby to take over as their manager, according to The Sun.


One of the most awaited movies of the first half of 2007; Mani Ratnam's Guru will not be dubbed in Telugu.


Microsoft Co-Founder's Dreams Are Reality

Most kids discard dreams of becoming an astronaut as fast as they abandon childhood toys. But when the kid is Paul Allen, and he grows from geek with smudged eyeglasses to one of the richest men in the world, dreams can become reality.


A suspect in the deadly bombings at the Red Sea resort of Dahab last month has surrendered to security forces in North Sinai, the Egyptian press reported.


Afghans protest over U.S. killing of civilians

Hundreds of Afghans protested in the eastern city of Jalalabad on Tuesday over the killing of several civilians by U.S. forces, an issue analysts warn is undermining support for foreign troops.


US rappers Beastie Boys win their legal battle over the use of a sample in their song Pass the Mic.


Israel's High Court orders the government to respond to a World Court ruling on the West Bank barrier.


Iraqi forces detain scores in oil city crackdown

KIRKUK, Iraq  - Thousands of Iraqi police and soldiers swept through the restive Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk on Saturday, searching homes for weapons and insurgents after all residents were ordered off the streets.


Computer Dynamics' explosion-proof computer contains spark, but it's not bomb-proof.


ROMA - Non potrÃ  sfoggiare il cappellino con le sette stelle dei sette titoli mondiali. Ma Michael Schumacher sta comunque preparando la festa per i tifosi della Ferrari. Nel 2003 ha vinto il sesto titolo


LOS ANGELES  - After a three-year  drought, gamers can again boldly dive into a new series of  "Star Trek" games now in stores.


Boom in new Nurses not Enough to fill Shortage

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The largest increase in registered nurses since the 1980s is still not enough to relieve the long-term nurse shortage crisis, according to a new study in Health Affairs.


Sorrell: 'I'll make Grey more profitable'

Sir Martin Sorrell said today that Ed Meyer, the 77-year-old chairman of Grey Global, was ready to accept his advice on how to make the company he has just sold much more profitable.


Internet criminals to step up "cyberwar" in 2007

Computer hackers will open a new front  in the multi-billion pound "cyberwar" in 2007, targeting mobile  phones, instant messaging and community Web sites such as  MySpace, security experts predict.


Empoli, 18:15 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: EDER E' TORNATO IN GRUPPO

Empoli subito al lavoro in vista della gara di domenica prossima contro la capolista Palermo.  Defat...


277 people arrested in Asia under Hollywood movie piracy crackdown

Police across Asia have arrested 277 people and seized 5.9 million illegal optical discs in a major Hollywood-backed crackdown on rampant movie piracy in the region, officials said.


Search of Diverted Greek Jet Finds Nothing Amiss

British authorities gave the all-clear Monday for more than 300 people aboard a Greek passenger jet to continue their flight to New York, after bomb threats that forces the plane to make an emergency landing in London.


Movie Review | 'This Filthy World': Crude, Yes, but With Exquisite Finesse

John Waters is darned entertaining as he delivers a monologue that annotates his scandalous movies and encompasses assorted other subjects that interest or annoy him.


Report: Russia, China still fight change

Russia and China, regional powers trying to restore Cold War-size importance to their roles in the world, are having a difficult time leaving the path of authoritarian government, a Freedom House analysis says.


Alcoa Inc., one of the world's top producers of aluminum, said Monday that it received an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from Toronto-based TRC Capital Corp.


Airborne workhorse carried troops, supplies and even Nazi war criminals

War photographer Robert Capa captured the captured being delivered for trial in Nuremberg, Germany on film.


Controversial author Salman Rushdie to divorce

Controversial British-Indian author Salman Rushdie is to divorce his fourth wife Padma Lakshmi, his literary agent said Monday, adding that it was her who had asked for the split.


The chipmaker's warning raises concerns about the flash memory business, one financial analyst says in a report.


Appeals court takes up law used against energy traders

NEW ORLEANS The constitutionality of a federal law used to prosecute energy-trading companies and their workers has landed before a federal appeals court.


IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Ed Hinkel made a diving, fingertip catch for a key touchdown and No. 16 Iowa stiffened on defense when it needed to most to beat Iowa State, 17-10, yesterday.


Chinaâs Trade Surplus Jumps, but Imports Are Rising

Exports in January rose 26.7 percent, to $109.7 billion, while imports grew by 27.6 percent, to $90.2 billion, according to the official Xinhua news agency.


GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - In this modern age of instant media, it is to be expected politicians seeking elected office are asked just about every question in the book...


Dropout Bill Gates returns to Harvard for degree

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts  - Bill Gates attended to a bit of unfinished business on Thursday.


The Baltimore Ravens' offense doesn't exactly strike fear in the hearts of opposing defenses under the best of circumstances.


CINCINNATI (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds have  scheduled a press conference for 4 p.m. EDT today, at which  time the club is expected to announce that shortstop Barry  Larkin will not be re-signed.


The fish with a Â£100/kg price on its head set to win protector

The humphead wrasse provides some of Hong Kong's most expensive fish dishes, which, in a city with a strong tradition of luxury dining, is saying something.


Cancer Free at 33, but Weighing a Mastectomy

More young women are learning early that they are genetically prone to breast cancer, setting off a new type of family drama.


Update 9: Marsh & McLennan Suspends Agreements

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. said Friday it was suspending its practice of using "market services agreements" with insurance carriers, which the New York attorney general has alleged were used to rig bids, cheating customers.


Study: Media narrows field of candidates

When it comes to presidential politics, the news media loves front-runners. And seems to hate them, too.


By MIKE SCHNEIDER  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA resolved lingering concerns about lines connecting the external fuel tank to Atlantis on Wednesday and moved ahead with preparations for the first space shuttle launch of the year.


Roethlisberger hurt in Steelers' victory

PITTSBURGH -- Rookie Ben Roethlisberger gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a lot bigger scare than the Baltimore Ravens did. Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes in a run-heavy offense before being pulled from


Nobel prize winner Pamuk to tour Germany after all

Nobel-prize winning Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk will embark on a book reading tour in Germany in May after he canceled the visit at short notice five weeks ago amid concerns for his safety.


Canadian Vaccine Policy May Become US Model

When it comes to getting flu shots for its citizens, the United States may someday soon look like a giant version of Canada, its national-health-plan neighbor to the north.


Portuguese police focus on Madeleine's parents

PRAIA DA LUZ, Portugal  - Portuguese police announced on Friday they had identified a new suspect in their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and friends said it was the 4-year-old's mother, Kate McCann.


Federer Finally Beats CaÃÂ±as; Nadal Wins, Too

Roger Federer finally gets a win against Guillermo CaÃÂ±as, beating the 14th-ranked Argentine in straight sets at the Madrid Masters.


California "green tuners" clamor for plug-in cars

Russell Long already owns a pair of fuel-efficient hybrid cars -- a Toyota Prius and a Honda Civic -- but his dream car is not on the market yet: a zippy number he could plug in to recharge at night that would get over 100 miles per gallon.


Paris Hilton begins jail term a day early

From the camera flashes on the red carpet of a Hollywood awards show to the walls of a jail cell -- what a difference a day makes when you're Paris Hilton.


Indonesian Chris John retains WBA featherweight title

Chris John beat Renan Acosta of Panama   on Saturday to retain his WBA featherweight crown on a   unanimous points decision after the Indonesian had to go the   full 12 rounds.


Swiss air traffic controllers face manslaughter charges over a 2002 air crash that killed 71 people.


Overweight children are stigmatized by their peers as early as age 3 and even face bias from their parents and teachers, giving them a quality of life comparable to people with cancer, a new analysis concludes.


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Productivity Rises, Easing Inflation Worries

Worker productivity rebounded in the April-June quarter, growing at the fastest pace in nearly two years, while wage pressures eased, the Labor Department reported Thursday.


Once again, Jerry Rice sees his route. And the NFL receiving great hopes this one will play a part in his life after football.


Prima un blackout, poi contestazione dei figuranti


Third-generation mobile phone network 3 reports a rise in its UK customer base to 1.2 million - but its Hong Kong parent firm is hit by heavy 3G losses.


Rape and sexual violence is spreading in African conflict zones like an epidemic, the UN warns.


(2) Notre Dame 14, Georgia Tech 10: After a Not-So-Golden First Half, the No. 2 Irish Rally

With a close win over an unranked team, the Irish by no means justified their lofty ranking, but they will surely take a victory over a formidable opponent in a hostile environment after going 6-6 in 2005.


New UN envoy makes first trip to Somalia

The new U.N. envoy to Somalia made his first visit to the conflict-wracked capital on Saturday to discuss the humanitarian needs of the country with government officials.


Special UNSC Session Prods Sudan Closer to Ending Costly Civil War

The warring parties in Sudan's 21-year-long civil war will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Friday committing them to signing a comprehensive peace agreement


What is more dangerous to a young member of the British parliament who is also a journalist and a writer and a classicist and an entertainer: to travel to Liverpool, or to visit Tel Aviv and Ramallah? Boris ...


Chen supporters counter-attack in Taiwan

Tens of thousands of supporters of Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian are set to march in Taipei in a show of strength just one day after 300,000 people angrily called for his resignation.


Top-seeded Lindsay Davenport claimed her fourth consecutive championship on Sunday with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over second-seeded Vera Zvonareva in the Western and Southern Women's Open in Mason, Ohio.


Garcia leads Volvo Masters by one after Valderrama victimizes ...

VALDERRAMA, Spain (PA) -- Add Darren Clarke's name to the list of victims claimed by one of golf's most controversial holes.


Diet and Lose Weight? Scientists Say 'Prove It!'

A new study finds little evidence that commercial weight-loss programs help people drop excess pounds.


Ransom question hangs over Italy workers

The safe release of two Italian aid workers held hostage in Iraq led to questions Wednesday over whether a ransom was paid, highlighting the dilemma of many governments if the price


Everything mounted for Joe Dailey at Nebraska — the interceptions, the losses and, worst of all, the pressure.


French president Sarkozy separates from his wife

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Cecilia are separating, the president's office said in a terse statement on Thursday, ending rampant speculation about the state of their 11-year old marriage.


Strong to Coach Gators in the Peach Bowl

Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong will coach the Gators in the Peach Bowl, taking a spot left vacant because Ron Zook is leaving for Illinois and Urban Meyer wants to coach Utah through its postseason game.


Walt Disney Co. (DIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Michael Eisner said company President Robert Iger is his "preferred choice" to succeed him in running the entertainment


Indonesia Quake Sparks Fatal Tidal Waves

A car damaged by Sunday's tsunami is perched on a rock at Khao Lak beach, about 900 km (560 miles) south of Bangkok, December 28, 2004.


Denmark May Announce Iraq Withdrawal Plan

Denmark was expected to announce plans to begin withdrawing its troops from Iraq at a news conference on Wednesday, Danish media reported.Comment


From Turf to Team, Boise State Takes Unconventional Approach

As Boise State has proved in finishing its regular season 11-0, its program has transcended a quirky marketing gimmick: the installation of its blue turf.


Women with fertility and miscarriage problems are being offered unproven and potentially risky tests and treatment, say researchers.


Kerry Would Offer Special Iran Deal, Says Edwards

If elected U.S. president, Sen. John Kerry would offer Iran a deal allowing it to keep its nuclear power plants if it gave up the right to retain bomb-making nuclear fuel, said Kerry's vice presidential running mate in an interview published on Monday.


LOS ANGELES - The undead came alive once more as "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" debuted at No. 1 at the box office, bringing in $23 million.


The founder of an information technology company and his diabetic wife are giving $44 million to the University of Michigan for creation of a diabetes research center.


Film Association To File Lawsuits Against Online Movie Swappers

LOS ANGELES -- The Motion Picture Association of America announced Thursday it will work with its members and other film studios to file lawsuits against people who have illegally traded digital copies of movies over the Internet.


Polish and Czech leaders are to discuss a US missile shield, with Warsaw voicing concerns.


Bush Defends Iraq Invasion, US Action on Threats

President George W. Bush, confronted by antiwar protesters in Canada, defended his decision to invade Iraq and said the US would always act against threats even if opposed by other nations.


Palm CEO Ed Colligan made the right decision to dump the Foleo. But how will Jeff Hawkins and Palm bounce back from the admission that they badly misjudged the market for a weak laptop?


In Nevada, a first test of Latinos' leanings in '08 race

The immigration debate has rattled many and may tip them toward the Democrats. But which one?


Gubernatorial debate reveals stark contrasts

Indiana's candidates for governor offered starkly different views of the state tonight in a debate that ranged from the health of Indiana's economy to the health of its citizens.


From practice tee to green: Woods finds range after losing golf ...

Tiger Woods had more trouble on the practice tee yesterday than he did in his 3-and-2 singles victory over Europe's Paul Casey.


You think the rush to exchange presents Dec. 26 will be furious? It might not compare with the mad dash of folks looking to reassess their 2004 viewpoints of one Tiger Woods.


Korean actor Bae Yong-joon is greeted by thousands of screaming fans on a visit to the Japanese capital.


Investment firm extends offer to buy Transmeta

An investment firm on Wednesday extended its unsolicited offer to buy the remaining shares in Transmeta, keeping Intel's former chip-making rival on its toes.Riley Investment Management is offering $15.50 per share in cash to buy out Transmeta, an offer similar to the one it made on January 30 which expired on Wednesday. The current offer is due to expire on February 28.Riley Investment is a Transmeta shareholder, holding a 6.6 percent stake in the company.Transmeta paid little heed and did not respond to the initial offer by the end of the two-week deadline, said Bryant Riley, managing member of Riley Investment Management, in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing."I do not understand how a Board which has overseen such heavy losses and actively participated in the continued decline of shareholder value, while, at the same time, personally benefiting financially, can react in this manner," wrote Riley in the filing. Riley has repeatedly questioned the unnecessary expenditure and strategic direction of the company.In a January 31 derivative complaint filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara, Riley's investment firm accused Transmeta's management officials of mismanagement and asset waste.In the complaint, Riley Investment accused defendants of paying an "outrageous, illegal and unconscionable bonus" of over $10 million to legal counsel John O'Hara Horsley for "simply settling" an intellectual property lawsuit against Intel, and granting President and CEO Lester Crudele and Chief Financial Officer Sujan Jain $1.2 million in cash bonuses in connection with the Intel settlement "in which they played no material part," according to court documents.Intel last year settled a LongRun technology patent dispute with Transmeta for $250 million.Riley also questioned Transmeta management's commitment to LongRun2 and developing shareholder value from it, Riley wrote in an earlier SEC filing. LongRun2 technology helps processors become more power-efficient.Transmeta did not return requests for comment.


Nielsen adds time spent on sites to Web rankings

Nielsen//NetRatings, the media  research firm, will overhaul the way it measures the popularity  of Web sites, moving to add two new yardsticks to its service,  it said on Tuesday.


LAPD reform monitor says department continues to improve

The monitor appointed to oversee the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD's) reform said Monday that the department continues to improve its internal auditing procedures.


When DC United opened camp more than nine months ago, snow and ice covered the training grounds around the back side of RFK Stadium.


Incoming Intelligence Chief Plans To Ease Hiring of Arab Americans

The incoming director of national intelligence, retired Navy Vice Adm. John M. McConnell, plans to change security rules to make it easier for intelligence agencies to hire first-generation Arab Americans for highly sensitive jobs.


National Academies news: Gulf War and Health

The available evidence is too sparse or of insufficient quality to determine whether the majority of health problems that may be experienced by Gulf War veterans could be associated with exposures to fuels for military vehicles, propellents in Scud


Bush signs executive orders to reform US intelligence

President Bush on Friday signed executive orders designed to strengthen the CIA director's power over the nation's intelligence agencies and create a national counterterrorism center, responding to election-year pressures to enact changes called for by


Going Public Caps Dream for a Maker of Software

If all goes well, Evan Goldberg will have come a long way from the overcrowded Silicon Valley apartment that served as NetSuiteâs first office nearly 10 years ago.


UK party looks to youth vote to add impetus

As well as attacking the Labour government's education policies, Ms Lever said she wanted "politics to matter to my friends" and called on the Tories to reach out to the youth vote.


John Parker Wilson completed 13 of his first 15 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns and Alabama raced to a four-touchdown lead, then held off Colorado in the Independence Bowl.


He had given up three runs in the first inning of perhaps the biggest game of his life in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday, but Astros righthander Roy Oswalt wasn't worried.


UK blue chips closed firmer Wednesday albeit below the session peak as some underlying market jitters countered morning gains on Wall Street and a bounce back by financials, with Northern Rock rallying after confirming it has received a number of approaches.


The brother of Ken Bigley has said he has new information the British hostage in Iraq is alive and appealed to Tony Blair to keep him that way.


In a tight Northwest Division race where every point is key, Roberto Luongo and Daniel Sedin got the Vancouver Canucks an important extra one.


Ancona, 20:36 - CALCIO: ASCOLI; SINDACATO GIORNALISTI SU RITIRO 3 ACCREDITI

"Il presidente dell' Ascoli, Benigni, ha ordinato il ritiro dell' accredito a tre giornalisti di red...


Cerimonie in memoria questore Fiume che salvo' ebrei da shoa


The San Francisco Giants moved within a half-game of first-place Los Angeles in the NL West and maintained a half-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the wild-card race by beating the Houston Astros 5-1 Wednesday night. The Giants are 9-1 in their last 10 games, with Noah Lowry winning three times...


A fierce storm packing winds of up to  125 mph battered Scotland and Northern Ireland, killing three  people and leaving tens of thousands without electricity,  police and emergency services said Wednesday.


Brett Favre looked like an old, beat-up quarterback as he limped back toward the Green Bay Packers' locker room after talking to reporters in the RCA Dome on Sunday evening.


Vote counting started Thursday in Afghanistan's landmark election, widely expected to install U.S.-backed interim leader Hamid Karzai as the war-ravaged country's first popularly chosen president.


New eggs surgery prodedure brings 20 babies, and many questions

After doctors performed a kind of transplant surgery on mothersâ eggs, 20 babies were born to women for whom IVF had not worked.


Kidman knocks Roberts off high-paid list

Nicole Kidman was Hollywood's highest-paid actress in 2006, nudging America's sweetheart, Julia Roberts, from the top spot for the first time in five years, according to an annual showbiz earnings list.


Vote Audit Confirms Chavez Recall Win Fair-Official

CARACAS, Venezuela  - An audit done by  international observers has confirmed that President Hugo  Chavez beat a recall referendum and that the vote was fair, an  electoral council official said on Saturday.


Disease Fighter Turns Plane Aisle Into a Gym

Exercise is an effective antidote to long days of travel and emotionally overwhelming work for an infectious diseases specialist.


Spector attorney asks jury to seek "truth"

An attorney for Phil Spector told jurors on Thursday that the government's case was nothing but "stories" and asked they find the legendary music producer innocent of murdering a B-movie actress in 2003.


Afghans feeling almost as vulnerable as they did during 1990s civil war amid increased violence.


Svelata dopo una lunga attesa la piccola indiana nata per motorizzarei paesi piÃ¹ poveri. Motore da 30 Cv e velocitÃ  limitata a 70 orari                                          Ecco la Tata da 2500 dollari Sorpresa: non Ã¨ neanche brutta                                                                                di VINCENZO BORGOMEO


Reality show sotto accusa 'Dannosi per i giovani'

Roma, 14 dicembre 2004 - Attenzione ai reality show: possono creare disturbi psicologici nei giovani ma anche danni fisici. Colpa della 'Sindrome dei non famosi', che colpisce un numero crescente di giovani


A Chinese official faces the death penalty for stealing more than 250 antiques, including national treasures.


Britain's WPP Group PLC and private-equity firm Hellman & Friedman have submitted offers in the auction for advertising firm Grey Global Group, according to people familiar with the matter.


Giornalista italiano scomparso E' ancora mistero

ROMA, 22 AGOSTO 2004- A quattro giorni dalla scomparsa del giornalista Enzo Baldoni, l' ambasciata italiana a Baghdad, nonostante si sia subito messa in contatto con le autorita' locali, non ha ancora nessuna notizia del freelance.


EU court to rule on Microsoft in September

A European court confirmed on Tuesday  that it will rule on September 17 on whether software giant  Microsoft  broke European Union antitrust regulations.


Castro's future dominates 80th birthday event

A celebration this week of ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro's 80th birthday has turned into a high-stakes test of his health and political future as the world watches to see if he is well enough to attend.


Maddie inquiry 'coming to an end': Portugal justice minister

The Portuguese inquiry into missing British girl Madeleine McCann is reaching its end, the justice minister said Wednesday -- but rejected accusations of police failure.


A leaflet offering credit services to young women has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority.


Some Lawyers Seek Changes in Vioxx Settlement

Several plaintiffsâ lawyers have asked the judge overseeing the $4.85 billion settlement to allow them to keep some of their clients outside the settlement while others accept it.


secure the release of a British engineer taken hostage by Muslim extremists eight days ago. The respected Muslim Council of Britain joined a growing campaign to rescue Kenneth Bigley, 62, originally from Liverpool


Lo rende noto l'Insee che ha ridotto previsioni di 0,1 punti


Protests erupt as Kenyan leader wins vote

Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki won a second five-year term on Sunday in a disputed election victory that triggered deadly riots by tens of thousands of opposition supporters.


Federal Judge Bans Enforcement of U.S. Abortion Law

KANSAS CITY, Mo.  - A federal court on Wednesday  ruled that an abortion law signed by President Bush last year  was unconstitutional and banned the U.S. Justice Department  from enforcing it, joining two other states that struck down  the law.


2 Americans, Briton kidnapped in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Two Americans and a Briton have been seized by kidnappers from their home in central Baghdad, an Iraqi Ministry of Interior representative has told CNN.


Hopes were fading yesterday for more than 100 coal miners missing after an explosion in a Chinese mine, as toxic fumes hindered rescuers.


column | Essentially, Zorn is Diet Joe. He's Gibbs Zero -- all the pressure without half the résumé.


In Western Europe, Poor Children Kept as Thieves

The theft follows a simple pattern. A little girl asks a customer in a shop for help reaching something on a shelf, and while he or she is distracted another child steals a wallet or cash from their pocket or bag.


A man dies after getting into difficulties while jumping off rocks into the sea off the north Antrim coast.


"Girls in Riyadh" spurs rush of Saudi novels

Saudi Arabia has seen a literary explosion in the last two years after the success of "Girls of Riyadh", a taboo-breaking novel that this month went on sale worldwide in English.


There are football players, and there are guys who were born to play football. They called him the Minister of Defense, and he defined his position in an amazing career that took him from the University of


Eleven companies in Greater Cincinnati have been singled out for exporting jobs out of the country by Working America, an organization affiliated with the AFL-CIO labor organization.


Serving: Oprah Winfrey, on a murder trial jury in Chicago's Cook County Criminal Court. Winfrey and fellow jurors heard testimony Monday and Tuesday in the case of a 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man. Deliberations are expected to ...


Actually, Haskins isn't alone. The Internal Revenue Service says it is looking for 329 Nebraskans who have more than $174,000 in unclaimed federal tax refunds coming their way.


So many fall shows, so few chances of a hit

LOS ANGELES  - Some things just elude   prognostication. Middle East politics, Midwest weather patterns   and college basketball's March Madness tournament, for example,   are so unpredictable that to impose any set of expectations on   what the future might bring is futile.


The troubled singer Amy Winehouse was arrested today in connection with an investigation into perverting the course of justice


By Anita Lee, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Jun. 4--GULFPORT -- State Farm and policyholder Michael McCoy settled a Hurricane Katrina case before the start of a scheduled trial this morning in U.S. District Court.   Katrina swept away McCoy's home, leaving only a slab.


ALTA BADIA, Italy  - Finland's Kalle Palander won the men's World Cup giant slalom here for the second year in a row on Sunday after a superb first run.


Sports retailer JJB yesterday reported a near 25% drop in profits and continuing poor sales, and ended shareholders' hopes of a takeover by announcing that a potential bidder had walked away.


Artest To Get 30-Day Suspension For Brawl, Station Reports

The National Basketball Association suspended four players involved in Friday night's fight at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The NBA is expected to formally announce the suspensions as early as today for their


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - It's like finding out you won the lottery - then receiving strict orders not to cash in your ticket for another month.


A Prize Recruitâs Thinking Cap Carries the Letters C.U.

Darrell Scott, considered the nationâs top high school running back,  invited a reporter to witness his private discussion about the programs seeking his services.


Business & money: Â· US economy cools with housing market problemsÂ· Bank rates expected to go in opposite directions


Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in February sales at U.S. stores open at least a year.


Americans giving up friends, sex for Web life

Surfing the net has become an  obsession for many Americans with the majority of U.S. adults  feeling they cannot go for a week without going online and one  in three giving up friends and sex for the Web.


The US imposes sanctions on seven Chinese firms suspected of selling nuclear weapons technology to Iran.


Like the man behind the curtain working the levers in the "Wizard of Oz," Dick Cheney has been called the real power in President Bush's administration, perhaps the strongest vice president in U.S. history.


CME beefs up CBOT bid, confident of approval

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings (CME)  said on Friday it increased its takeover offer for CBOT Holdings Inc. , winning the vote of CBOT's biggest shareholder and apparently sealing the deal.


Peterson mistress takes stand for cross-examination

As Scott Peterson's former mistress Amber Frey took the witness stand Monday for her much anticipated cross-examination, there was a hush in the courtroom.


An Italian judge orders Calisto Tanzi, the founder of bankrupt dairy firm Parmalat, and other executives to face trial.


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WASHINGTON - By one important measure, Tom Ridge had a successful run as US Homeland Security chief: There has not been a major terrorist attack on American soil since Sept.


Astronauts attach science experiments to the outside of Europe's Columbus module at the space station.


While Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Shilpa Shetty were presented a cheque of Rs. 15 lacs each, director Revathy was presented a cheque of Rs. 10 lacs.


TWO astronauts have floated outside the international space station to complete the first space walk of the year.   James Reilly and Danny Olivas connected a 35,000lb segment that will increase the power capability of the orbiting outpost.  (c) 2007 Evening Mail; Birmingham (UK).


Software Sector Finally Enters a Merger Phase

There could be no more striking evidence of the trend toward consolidation in the computer software industry than the news of the last few days.


DOPO 25 ANNI LA GASTONI TORNA SUL GRANDE SCHERMO

ROMA - Dopo oltre 25 anni, l'ultimo film era 'L'immoralita'' del 1978 di Massimo Pirri torna sul grande schermo Lisa Gastoni nel ruolo di Eleonora la spietata e fredda manager protagonista di 'Sacro cuore', film in lavorazione di Ferzan Ozpetek.


Singer James Brown has been released from an Atlanta hospital, after surgery to treat prostate cancer. Doctors are expecting a full recovery and said if Brown takes proper care of himself he should be cured of the disease.


Iran state TV shows video of what it says is a controversial stand-off between Iranian and US naval forces.


France Telecom denies Google talks about handset

France Telecom on Tuesday denied being in  talks with Google about introducing handsets fitted with the  U.S. Web search leader's software systems.


Australian naval units repelled an Iranian attempt to capture them, the BBC has learned.


Vandals Hit GOP Headquarters in N.Carolina

Vandals spray painted vulgar messages on the walls of the North Carolina Republican Party headquarters and left a burned effigy depicting President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, police said.


The peace talks between Sudan's government and rebels in the Darfur region resumed on 21 October in Abuja after it were suspended in September.


Iran, EU trio to hold further talks on nuclear issue

Iran has not accepted a proposal of the European Union (EU) to trade nuclear technology with its uranium enrichment program. "It is just at the initial stage.


He was speaking at a conference about sexual health &#151; a meeting convened in part to help reduce the alarming number of rapes in Kenya. But the priest wasn't crusading. He was trying to entertain.


Bears 21, Packers 10 Lovie Smith didn't take long to fulfil his No. 1 goal of beating the Green Bay Packers. But the man who helped him do it wasn't around afterward to celebrate.


Jack McConnell is to place education at the heart of Labour's manifesto for next year's Scottish election.


Exec downtime: squash, golf, and ... surfing?

Corporate executives and professionals are trading their wingtips for wet suits as surfing becomes the hobby du jour of the white-collar crowd.


Quantum Appoints Former Dell Executive Joe Marengi to Board Of Directors

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 25  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quantum Corp. , the leading global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, today announced that Joe Marengi has been appointed to Quantum's board of directors, effective May 21, 2007.


Turkey's foreign minister meets Israeli leaders in Jerusalem, conveying an upbeat message from Syria.


VATICANO - ÂTestimoni di speranza per un umanesimo cristiano nel mondo marittimoÂ: Messaggio alla gente di mare al termine del XXII Congresso Mondiale dellÂApostolato del Mare Gdynia (Agenzia Fides) - Da Gdynia, in Polonia, dove i membri dellÂApostolato del Mare si sono riuniti per il loro XXII Congresso Mondiale, organizzato dal Pontificio Consiglio della Pastorale per i Migranti e gli Itineranti, Ã¨ stato lanciato un mess...


BEA Systems at the ApacheCon conference in Las Vegas on Monday is adding the Jonas and Geronimo application servers as platforms supporting the Project Beehive open source development initiative.


Kobe Bryant would love to have Karl Malone back with the Los Angeles Lakers, and believes comments he made in a recent radio interview were misunderstood. Bryant said yesterday that he tried to call Malone "and square it all out." Malone's agent, Dwight Manley , said Tuesday that his client had ruled out a return to the Lakers because of ...


THE peak summer travel season traditionally gives the US airlines a revenue lift, but this year struggling carriers will be glad to see the back of the third quarter.


Lord Goldsmith calls "preposterous" any suggestion an injunction to stop a cash-for-honours report was politically motivated.


Downgraded Ingrid moves through Atlantic

Ingrid lingered in the open Atlantic on Sunday, a day after being downgraded from a tropical storm to a tropical depression.


Lawmakers point fingers on intelligence mess

Intelligence agencies came under sharp attack today from lawmakers, as did Congress, where a bill to put in place recommendations from the Sept.


The people of Mozambique, one of the world's poorest countries, are voting in presidential and parliamentary elections.


Seagate ships breast cancer benefit pocket drive

750GB DVR unit too Seagate will donate ten per cent of the purchase price of a limited edition pink version of its Pocket Hard Drive external disk to US breast cancer charity the Komen Foundation, the storage company said today. It also said it has begun shipping a 750GB HDD for DVRs.â¦


NJ jury finds Vioxx not a major heart attack factor

A jury on Thursday found  Merck & Co.'s  withdrawn pain medicine Vioxx was not a  substantial factor in the heart attack of a 68-year-old New  Jersey woman.


U.N. report says Britain worst place for children

Britain is the worst country in the  industrialized world in which to be a child, the United Nations  Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday.


GIAPPONE: IN ARRIVO UN NUOVO TIFONE CON VENTI A 144 KM/H

Il nuovo tifone, ribattezzato Tokage, lucertola in lingua giapponese, sta investendo oggi l'arcipelago meridionale di Okinawa. Secodo i primi bilanci, Tokage, con venti fino a 144 chilometri orari e piogge


Police in Copenhagen are braced for more clashes after squatters were evicted from a youth centre.


Japan defense minister quits over A-bomb remark

Japan's defense minister resigned on Tuesday over remarks that appeared to accept the 1945 atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, attempting to quell the latest furor plaguing the ruling camp ahead of an election this month.


No sign that Iran will freeze nuclear work: Rice

Iran has not provided any evidence to suggest it is willing to freeze sensitive nuclear work, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Friday following talks between Tehran and the European Union.


NATO force in Afghanistan says it must improve

The NATO force in Afghanistan said Sunday President Hamid Karzai was right to be angry about civilian casualties in its military operations, and it needed to improve the way it worked.


For Island Nations, Migrants Both Help and Hurt

Every summer, Caribbean islands welcome waves of tourists to their sunbaked shores. Calm seas and clear skies also bring boatloads of undocumented Haitian migrants who risk their lives on rickety vessels with little food or water in a desperate bid for better opportunities.


Cocaine's street price is falling because it is being cut with a carcinogenic painkiller, say police.


Struggling to Stay Afloat in a Sea of Dysfunction

This Australian film could be described by the story's "Rocky"-like outlines, but there is a gripping, downbeat family drama at the movie's core.


The Los Angeles County District Attorneyâs office is disinclined to charge Lindsay Lohan with three drug-related felonies, a decision that could spare the troubled actress from a prison sentence, celebrity news outlet TMZ.com reported on Tuesday...


Blair expected to be named Mideast envoy

Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to be named as a Middle East envoy as early as on Wednesday, a U.S. official said.


Fall films bring Oscar buzz to Hollywood

Get out the Oscar scorecards because next week Hollywood launches its new movie season, with a typical fall mix of adult dramas dealing with more serious topics than this past summer's popcorn flicks.


Ex-spy Plame and publisher sue CIA over her memoir

An ex-spy whose unmasking led to the conviction of Vice President Dick Cheney's top aide is suing the Central Intelligence Agency, accusing it of unconstitutionally interfering with publication of her memoir.


Andrew Morton sees a domineering, aggressive character who has joined forces with Scientology to catapult his activities beyond the realm of mere glitter.


VATICANO - La visita dellÂArcivescovo di Canterbury e Primate della Comunione Anglicana alla Congregazione per lÂEvangelizzazione dei Popoli CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Questa mattina, venerdÃ¬ 24 novembre, lÂArcivescovo di Canterbury e Primate della Comunione Anglicana, Sua Grazia il Dr. Rowan Williams, ha compiuto una visita alla Congregazione per lÂEvangelizzazione dei Popoli, ...


See? I told you it wouldn't help. You're still going to the Holiday Bowl, Texas is still going to the Rose Bowl, and that's that.


Iranian authorities block reformist websites

TEHRAN: Internet access to three websites close to Iranian's leading reformist party has been blocked by the authorities, prompting a protest by the party leader.


Michael Howard has accused Tony Blair of ducking the problems the British people really care about - to focus on foxhunting.


Iraq terrorist calls scientists to jihad

Al-Qaida in Iraq's leader, in a chilling audiotape released Thursday, called for nuclear scientists to join his group's holy war and urged insurgents to kidnap Westerners so they could be traded for a blind Egyptian sheik who is serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison.


CHARLOTTE - Poor free throw shooting proved the Charlotte Bobcatsâ undoing yet again Wednesday night as the Indiana Pacers escaped the Charlotte Coliseum with a 74-71 victory.


Peter Morgan is a writer interested in rivalry, ambition and the dynamics of political power.


Sharper Image to restate results, to post wider loss

Sharper Image Corp. SHRP.O said on   Monday it restated financial results for the last three fiscal   years up to the one ended in January 2006, and that it would   delay filing its quarterly report due to an ongoing review of   its stock option practices.


Real Madrid and Roma look for Champions cheer

MADRID: Fans of Real Madrid and Roma have not had much to smile about in recent weeks but a victory in their Champions League Group B match here on Tuesday would provide a welcome lift for one of them.


IBM coughs up $65m over techie overtime suit

Not admitting liability IBM is paying up to $65m in backdated overtime pay to 32,000 US-based techies,to settle a federal class action suit.â¦


Full Text of Japanese Minister's Suicide Note Addressed to Public

Text of report in English by Japanese news agency Kyodo  Tokyo, May 30 Kyodo - The following is the full translation of a letter addressed to the public by Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Toshikatsu Matsuoka, committed suicide Monday.