The head of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conceded Saturday that despite aggressive efforts to repair the levee system in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, it was unclear whether the it could hold up to a sizable hurricane this year.


Leftwinger boosted in deputy leadership race

The most leftwing candidate in the deputy leadership race is garnering widespread support from rank-and-file Labour party members, new figures show.


The first direct, high-level contact in years among U.S., Iranian and Syrian representatives included "frank and sometimes jovial exchanges," Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. ambassador to Iraq, said Saturday.


Bolzano, 11:30 - Sci, morto il padre del gigantista azzurro Deflorian

Lutto nel mondo dello sci azzurro: Ã¨ morto Mario Deflorian, maestro di sci molto noto e padre del gi...


Elderly at risk of memory trouble after surgery

People 60 and older who undergo elective surgery may be at higher risk of lasting memory problems, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.


Oldest Mountie Celebrates 100th Birthday

HIGH RIVER, Alberta - Long past putting on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police uniform, Ernie Henderson celebrated his 100th birthday as well as his status as the oldest living Mountie.


For boomer garage-band set, a chance for small-scale stardom

Older amateur rockers are creating original albums as a viable sideline gig.


Il ministero dell'Economia prende atto della scelta del Cda di accettare l'offerta franceseIl presidente della Lombardia accusa: "Decisione folle e inaccettabile che penalizza il Nord"                                          Alitalia, Formigoni all'attacco "Ora Prodi scherza col fuoco"


China on Thursday blasted the United States for trampling on Iraq's sovereignty, using its campaign against terrorism as an excuse to carry out torture and violate the rights of its citizens.


Zarqawi Group Kills British Hostage in Iraq-TV

A militant group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi killed British hostage Kenneth Bigley in Iraq, Abu Dhabi Television said on Friday, quoting "informed" sources in Iraq.


British investigators arrive in Pakistan to assist in the inquiry into the assassination of former PM Benazir Bhutto.


EU antitrust chief pursues active agenda

As president of a Dutch business school, Neelie Kroes once awarded former Microsoft chief Bill Gates an honorary degree. But as the European Union's top antitrust cop, she has fined his company millions.


Hirsi Ali to EU lawmakers: 'I don't want to die'

"I don't want to die," the Somali-born former Dutch deputy Ayaan Hirsi Ali told lawmakers at the European Parliament on Thursday in an appeal for EU funding to protect her from death threats.


Global air traffic is set to be boosted in the next three years by a rise in travel between Europe and Asia, thanks to growth in both China and India.


Pro wrestler Chris Benoit had a steroid and other drugs in his system when he killed his wife and young son last month and hanged himself in the family's home, investigators said Tuesday.


Muddy, coffee-colored floodwaters poured into homes, basements and stores on both sides of the Delaware River and rose as high as the street signs Thursday in some of the worst flooding to hit the Northeast in decades. At least 16 deaths were blamed on the deluge.


4 jailed cops killed in Guatemala prison

Gunmen stormed a Guatemalan prison and shot to death four jailed police officers in a mafia hit aimed at stopping investigators from finding out who ordered the slayings of three politicians from neighboring El Salvador, Guatemala's leader said Monday.


Poland honors Nobel nominee for holocaust heroism

Poland's parliament declared a 97-year-old woman a national heroine on Wednesday for saving more than 2,500 Jewish children from the Holocaust during World War Two.


Civil and family court judges in England and Wales will dispense with their wigs next year, although the antique fashion will continue in the criminal courts, the lord chief justice said Thursday.


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Voto Finanziaria, "senatori sono stati intimoriti dai pm"


Canada to increase its patrols in Arctic

TORONTO -- Canada announced plans yesterday to increase its Arctic military presence in an effort to assert sovereignty over the Northwest Passage -- a potentially oil-rich region the United States says is international territory.


It is Fashion Week, the temperatures are subfreezing, and so an ode to the snug down coat is due.


DVD Forum gives three-layer, 51GB HD DVD the thumbs up

y new players? The DVD Forum, the organisation that oversees DVD and HD DVD technology, has approved Toshiba's proposed triple-layer, 51GB disc structure. The move paves the way to exceed - for now, at least - the 50GB capacity of a two-layer Blu-ray Disc.â¦


Microsoft Puts New Life Into Its Systems Management

A host of new products are designed to work and compete with leading enterprise management products, the company says. By Darrell Dunn.


Here lies the Curse of the Bambino, born Dec. 26, 1919, the day Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees, and died Oct. 27, 2004, the day a group of wild-haired, self-styled Idiots completed


21 febbraio giornata di mobilitazione per industria moda


Pronto, quanto costi? Da oggi le nuove norme

Entra in vigore il decreto Bersani. Niente costi di ricarica e soluzioni diverse per ogni gestore. Ecco le soluzioni adottate


A solution to the common desire for a radiator-Slinky hybrid

Even if it's never crossed your mind to want a radiator-Slinky mashup, you might still agree with the view that radiators need to be prettier. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


The euphoria of the San Diego Chargers' stunning win against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts was replaced by reality Monday. While two-time NFL rushing champion LaDainian Tomlinson said he should be able to play in Sunday's AFC championship game, the Chargers know quarterback Philip Rivers will be gimpy with a sprained right knee if he's able to play against the undefeated New England Patriots.


Per rilancio collaborazione energetica annuncia conferenza


Valencia defender Mauricio Pellegrino moves to Anfield on a free transfer.


Pope John Paul II called for renewed commitment to stronger dialogue between Jews and Catholics Tuesday as he warmly received more than 100 Jewish leaders, rabbis, cantors and their relatives in what was described as the largest such audience at the Vatican.


InfoWorld - The European Commission is turning to video-sharing Web site YouTube.com to disseminate information about the workings of the European Union to its citizens, through a new channel on the site called EUtube, it announced Friday.


Software giant Microsoft is casting its sights on the digital media marketplace by positioning itself as pro-consumer-choice.


Dominant Mourning leads Nets in 2 OT win

CHICAGO Â· Alonzo Mourning was his old self in his second game since having a kidney transplant 11 months ago, making back-to-back layups in the second overtime to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 111-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.


By Alex Black  Dell has finally filled its EMEA comms director role after luring the former head of comms and PA at agri-business firm Syngenta.   Rainer von Mielecki joined Dell last week, becoming the top European comms professional at the world's largest computer maker.


Fla. expects big plays from small player

Florida coach Urban Meyer is expecting more big plays from his smallest player. Brandon James, a 5-foot-6 1/2 inch, 180-pound running back, had two dazzling punt returns at Tennessee last week, becoming the latest freshman to make an impact for the fifth-ranked Gators.


Just hours after losing out to rival  Kanye West on the U.K. albums chart, rapper 50 Cent has shelved  a string of European appearances. "50 Cent is very sad to  confirm that due to a last minute, unforeseen and unanticipated  change in his schedule, he will have to postpone his European  promotion trip from September 18-25," his Interscope Records  label said in a statement.


Instead of calling police after a woman disappeared and left her young son behind, neighbors at an apartment complex took turns caring for the boy for weeks, authorities say.


Jordan's king: Iraq elections impossible

PARIS -- The Jordanian monarch said in an interview published Tuesday that elections in Iraq are impossible in the current chaos and that he sees no chances of improvement in the short term.


Steven Soderberghâs âOceanâs Elevenâ (2001) is one of those rare remakes that turned out to be substantially better than the original (from 1960).


Il Grande Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani, massima autorita' religiosa sciita dell'Iraq, e' tornato in patria diretto verso la citta' santa di Najaf. Lo riferiscono sia fonti citate sulla Bbc sia la rete televisiva al Arabiya.


UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband calls the killing of Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto "senseless".


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


New US air strike targets insurgent training base in Iraq

US forces conducted on Saturday a new air strike at a suspect training base used by insurgents in Fallujah in central Iraq, the US military said in a statement.


JBoss has released a new version of its open-source business process management application, called "jBPM." It is the latest evidence that the open-source provider is serious about pushing


Oracle Big Win Reopens Door For A Big Deal (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - A long-awaited ruling Thursday by U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker has cleared the way for Oracle   to proceed with its $7.7 billion hostile bid to buy rival PeopleSoft  .


NASA ready to launch Discovery with its new tank

NASA had grounded its space shuttle fleet after the Columbia mishap on Feb. 1, 2003. The space shuttle was burnt and ripped apart as it entered earthâs atmosphere killing seven astronauts.


The fiery young Dutchman was involved in a clash with Kieran Richardson early in the second-half of ManYoo's Carling Cup quarter-final against Arsenal.


More than 40 insurgents said killed in Afghan clash

U.S. and Afghan government forces   attacked an insurgent stronghold in the southern province of   Uruzgan on Monday, killing more than 40 of them, the U.S.   military said.


The Indians' bullpen has struggled this season, 27 blown saves in 58 opportunities, but it was impeccable on Wednesday night. Five Cleveland relievers combined


Non l'accettazione del Pro-Tour da parte degli organizzatori dei tre grandi giri (Tour de France, Giro d'Italia e Vuelta), ma forti critiche all'Uci e la proposta di un programma su cui convergere per la stagione 2005 allo scopo di "evitare una crisi del


China's second manned space flight will orbit the earth for five days with two astronauts onboard in a mission scheduled next year.


Mibtel -0,35%, Numtel -0,69% In calo anche le altre europee


Circolare Agenzia delle Entrate modifica gli indicatori


Sudanese demand separation of religion and state

Sudanese rebel leaders demanded that Islam be kept out of government in the war torn region of Darfur, opening up another potentially dangerous rift between them and the Khartoum government.


Aveva 54 anni. Le hanno tolto un rene sano, due giorni dopo Ã¨ morta Confuse le lastre radiologice di due donne con lo stesso cognome                                          Bologna, scambiate le Tac Operata per sbaglio, muore                                                                                di LUIGI SPEZIA


Space Station Crew Awaits Vital Food Supplies

A Russian spaceship is set to dock at the International Space Station Saturday to deliver badly needed food to the two-man crew. The crew members have been forced to ration their food, after US and Russian


COLOGNE, Germany -- Adolf Hitler flickers on old newsreels, a grainy ghost of spastic gesture and rousing speech. Arm slanted skyward, face drenched in sweat, he seems one-dimensional yet beyond comprehension.


Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher blew away the rest of the Formula 1 field to win the Japanese Grand Prix for a sixth time on Sunday. Only brother Ralf Schumacher could match his pace to finish a distant second while BAR


7 Taliban killed in southern Afghanistan

U.S.-led coalition troops killed seven suspected Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan, and Australia announced on Wednesday that six of its special forces soldiers were wounded in the same area earlier this month.


Sindacati lanciano monito, basta con i rinvii


Witness Testifies on Ovitz's Option Terms

GEORGETOWN, Del. - The terms on the options Walt Disney Co. gave its former president Michael Ovitz when he was hired were less generous than the terms for many other industry executives, a former compensation consultant testified Wednesday.


Big Sky MVP David Patten scores 22 points Wednesday to lead Weber State past Northern Arizona, 88-80, for an NCAA tournament berth.


Britain's seas are in crisis, with key species in serious decline, according to a report by the WWF.


ESPN to Offer Sports Events on the Web Free to Some

The networkâs charge for access to content over the Internet has been troubling.


One thing about the up-and-down world of the NFL: You can't shy away from teams coming off bad performances, because that would leave you with no one to pick.


NEW ORLEANS - AmarÃ© Stoudemire did not want to be a starting center. Shawn Marion was not excited about taking on power forwards.


Consumers cut back on their borrowing in August by the largest amount since the end of 1990 as confidence in the economy fell and energy prices surged.


A mountain climber watched in horror as her guide plummeted to his death on New Zealand's highest mountain on New Year's Day, police said.


Donovan McNabb threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 30-13 win over Detroit.


Building an artificial heart has proved tougher than landing men on the moon, but a new study shows that a heart once considered a flop can prolong the lives of desperately sick patients until a donor heart is found.


Who's fallen hardest? Who can bounce highest?


The comeback gigs by rock band The Police generated more money than any other tour in North America in 2007.


US Congress gives final approval to intelligence reform bill

US Congress gave final approval to a massive reorganisation of America's intelligence system, which lawmakers said would reduce the risk of terror strikes like the attacks on September 11, 2001.


Israel's PM Ariel Sharon expects a new government to be in place next week, after a deal with a religious party.


A user of Apple's iTunes services sues the firm saying it is unfair that he can only use an iPod to play songs.


OAKVILLE, Ontario (CMC)-Trinidad and Tobago's Stephen Ames exited the Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey Golf Club after carding a two over-par 73 on Friday morning to miss the cut, as his rocky recent form continued.


Major airlines can't make their low-cost competitors disappear into thin air, but they can fly away from them, which they are planning to do, to overseas routes where bargain-basement carriers don't go.


Parma, 16:44 - CALCIO, ARBITRI; GUSSONI: STIAMO USCENDO DALLO TSUNAMI

Il presidente dell'Aia Cesare Gussoni si dice ottimista sul futuro della classe arbitrale italiana: ...


The Political Conversion of New York's Evangelicals

A growing religious movement sees potential to shift a blue state's hue.


Indonesian authorities arrest the governor of Aceh province for alleged involvement in a corrupt helicopter purchase.


For all her celebrity, connections and cash, the people of Iowa made sure Hillary Rodham Clinton would not have an easy road to the presidential nomination.


Time Warner, Comcast in Talks on Adelphia

Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O and Time  Warner Inc. TWX.N on Monday said they are in talks on a  possible joint offer to acquire bankrupt cable company Adelphia  Communications Corp. ADELQ.PK.


Millions Flee Frances; 2.5 million people told to clear out

(New Smyrna Beach-WABC, September 3, 2004) - Florida is bracing for what may be the most powerful storm to hit the state in at least a decade.


Anil Kumble is confident he can forge on after equalling the India wicket record.


England complete a seven-wicket win in the opener against South Africa to claim a record eighth straight win.


Astronauts launch first space walk of Atlantis mission

Two astronauts from the US space shuttle Atlantis stepped out into space Monday on the first walk of the current mission, to prepare the European research laboratory Columbus for hooking up to the International Space Station, NASA said.


British politician awarded damages over Saddam claims

MARK COLVIN: A British Labour politician has been awarded more than $400,000 in damages from a newspaper, over claims that he took money from Saddam Hussein.


MARTINSBURG, W.Va., July 4 -- President Bush warned Wednesday that the Iraq war "will require more patience, more courage and more sacrifice," as he appealed to a war-weary public for time and sought to link today's conflict to the storied Revolutionary battles that gave birth to the nation.


Juniper net rises amid Internet traffic growth

Juniper Networks Inc , the world's second-largest network equipment maker, on Tuesday reported higher quarterly profit as telecommunications companies bought more equipment to handle growing Internet traffic.


F.D.A. Seeks to Broaden Range of Use for Drugs

The Food and Drug Administrationâs proposed rules would allow drug and device makers to provide doctors with medical journal articles about product uses that have not been approved by the F.D.A.


Microsoft speeds up phishing shield for IE 7

In some cases the antiphishing feature that protects against fraudulent Web sites in Internet Explorer 7 bogged down Windows PCs.


Back in Senate, Kerry Still Opposing Bush

Democrat John Kerry, back in Congress after failing to wrest the U.S. presidency from George W. Bush in the November election, cast one of two votes on Wednesday against Bush's choice for secretary of state.


Controversial Nepal "goddess" returns from U.S. tour

A Nepali girl worshipped as a "living goddess", but who may be stripped of her religious title after travelling to the United States, returned to Nepal on Wednesday seemingly unaware of the controversy.


Heavy Metals Found In Herbal Remedies From India

Researchers have found harmful levels of lead, mercury, and/or arsenic in one out of every five ayurvedic herbal medicinal products mainly manufactured in India.


Learning From Failure: Apple's Most Notorious Flops

The Apple Macintosh, 24 years old as of Jan. 24, is one of the great computer success stories of all time. But Apple has had its share of duds and flops, as this gallery of failed Apple products shows.


Bush wants Palestinian state within 4 years

Three hours after Yasser Arafat was buried in the West Bank yesterday, President Bush said that, now that the controversial Palestinian leader


Evidence of16th-Century Spanish Fort in Appalachia?

Combing detective work with old-fashion digging, archaeologists in North Carolina may have unearthed evidence that Spanish soldiers roamed the Appalachian Mountains during the 16th century.


A new genetic test can tell doctors  which breast cancer patients need to undergo the discomfort of  chemotherapy -- and suggests many women don't need to,  researchers said on Friday.


Ukraine Opposition Pushes for Quick Revote

Opposition supporters are hoping the Ukraine Supreme Court today will order a revote to settle the country's disputed presidential runoff.


Schumacher says crash will not change his thinking

Ferrari's Michael Schumacher has mocked a suggestion that he might want to reconsider his Formula One future after a high-speed crash in testing last week.


A group of activist Sept. 11 widows said Tuesday they will campaign for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, charging the Bush administration stonewalled their efforts to uncover intelligence failures leading up to the attacks and took the nation into a misguided war in Iraq.


Five Former Natural Gas Traders Indicted

Five former natural gas traders were indicted for reporting false trades to industry newsletters, the US Attorney's office said on Monday.


Judge Halts Holocaust Hearing After Objections to Settlement

A federal judge abruptly adjourned a hearing on the settlement of a dispute over unpaid life insurance policies of Holocaust victims.


A fuel-efficient, compact spacecraft has made it into lunar orbit, signaling Europe's first successful mission to the moon and putting the inexpensive probe on course to study the lunar surface, officials said Tuesday.


Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it has acquired a British online mapping company to enhance its existing Windows Live Web-based services.


An outburst of anti-Semitic violence has sent shock waves through Israel, but its roots lie in the influx of immigrants from the former Soviet Union


Palestinians Warn US Over Israeli Settlement Expansion

Palestinian leaders say the United States will destroy the Middle East peace process if it endorses Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied territories.


Bodies Line South India Beaches After Killer Tsunami

MADRAS, India  - Wailing relatives gathered around  dozens of bodies on beaches in southern India Sunday after a  tsunami triggered by an earthquake in distant Indonesia killed  about 2,000 people.


Nordic consumer regulators and Apple Computer Inc. moved closer to solving a dispute over iTunes music downloads in their first face-to-face meeting this week, the leader of the Nordic effort said Wednesday.


Iâll Have the Raunchy Cabaret Act for Two, Please

âCâest Duckie!â is, if nothing else, aggressively, brashly different, even before the interactive antics begin.


HAVING TO EARN A NEW contract might seem tough on a man with eight Premiership medals, but it is having the desired effect on Ryan Giggs.


Dubai International Capital pulls out of proposed takeover bid for Liverpool.


More and more bloggers are waking to the news:  Lessig :   ...  "Bush has won the popular vote. And it would take a freak of nature to imagine the 220,000 provisional ballots would fall strongly enough to shift Ohio. He will win the College. He is our President - legitimately, and credibly."  "Our criticism of this administration must now focus narrowly and sharply: on the policies, not on the credibility of the man."  Joi Ito :  "As Larry says, "It's over. Let it go." Jon is saying, "Don't complain - organize!" Although the previous post about the wacky voting system is interesting, it's unlikely that any sort of recount or technicality will change the fact that today, the people of the Uni ...


Brown plans to admit wiretap evidence in court

Let the espionage masterclass commence Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to announce plans for at least a partial lift of the British ban on use of wiretap evidence in court, according to reports. The conclusions of the government's deliberations following the seven-month Chilcot Review into the policy have leaked to the media ahead of the planned announcement later today.â¦


Hollywood director James Cameron displayed on Monday artifacts that he said might have come from the tomb of Jesus, which once contained his remains, those of Mary Magdalene, and possibly their son, Judah.


Man Utd striker Ruud van Nistelrooy faces up to six weeks out with an Achilles injury.


At Meeting, Lazard Board Takes No Vote on Offering

The board of Lazard met in Paris but did not vote on a plan by its chief executive, Bruce Wasserstein, to take the firm public.


Russia to Stop Free Space Trips for U.S. Astronauts

Russia's cash-strapped space agency said  on Tuesday it would stop giving U.S. astronauts free rides into  orbit in the future.


Afghanistan. Minacciati di morte i funzionari Onu sequestrati

In Afghanistan i tre dipendenti delle Nazioni unite rapiti dall'esercito dei musulmani rischiano di essere uccisi. Il gruppo guerrigliero che li ha sequestrati, braccio armato di quel che resta del deposto


Striking screenwriters cancel own awards show

Striking film and television  writers on Thursday canceled their own awards dinner, becoming  the latest casualty in the ongoing labor dispute with Hollywood  producers.


Young prisoners should be given better access to their families, Cherie Booth QC has said.


Business Books: Coke guru critiques growth via innovation

By Sergio Zyman. The guy who managed the introduction of New Coke now assesses it as "a classic example of lazy business growth strategy.


Anger mounts in Pakistan over Rushdie award

Legislators in Islamist-ruled northwest Pakistan Tuesday condemned Britain's award of a knighthood to "Satanic Verses" author Salman Rushdie, amid mounting anger over the honour.


New report shows commitment by 85 countries to end the practice - but enforcement still lags.


Union leaders in Nigeria vow to press on with a general strike despite government efforts to promote talks.


Google Planning To Index Entire Libraries  For a long time there have been rumors going around about Project Ocean, a project by Google to index all the pre-1923 content in the Stanford Library. (I'd call it a little stronger than a rumor since it was in the New York Times, but ...


Singer Russell Watson is "on good form" after emergency surgery for a brain tumour, a hospital official says.


Cars, not war, may finally topple Afghan minarets

HERAT, Afghanistan  - They survived three decades of war but risk being toppled by road traffic -- the last five mediaeval minarets of Herat are being slowly shaken to dust.


Kiely triumphs in personal battle with Delap

Former Republic of Ireland international teammates Dean Kiely and Rory Delap enjoyed a personal battle as Charlton and Southampton played out a 0-0 draw at the Valley on Monday night.


France's President Nicolas Sarkozy  invites Mediterranean leaders to a summit aimed at forging closer ties.


TeliaSonera says to slash 2,900 jobs; earnings up in 2007

Swedish-Finnish telecommunications operator TeliaSonera said Friday it would slash 2,900 jobs to improve efficiency as it reported a 5.2 percent rise in 2007 earnings that failed to please the market.


A body is found in the US state of Alabama, one of four children allegedly thrown into the sea by their father.


Teen surgeon's parents arrested in India

Indian police arrested the physician parents of a 15-year-old boy who allegedly carried out a Caesarean section under their supervision in an attempt to set a world record, an official said Monday.


54 dead, million flee homes as rains lash northeast India, Bangladesh

At least 54 people have died and more than a million have fled their homes as torrential rains lashed parts of India and Bangladesh, officials said.


Everyone-hates-Redmond week It's been a good week for anyone praying for the demise of Microsoft Office. Google unveiled its long-awaited, web-based PowerPoint competitor. IBM took the wraps off the free Lotus Symphony, a complete suite of MS-battling tools. And now we have a new version OpenOffice.org.â¦


Health care reform a hot political topic

At some point in life every American enters through the doors of a hospital. Health care is a connection that can't be avoided which makes it a crucial issue in the presidential campaign.


Jeremy Mayfield needs more than a victory at Dover International Speedway to get back in the thick of the Nextel Cup championship race.


Contro una base israeliana, Brigate Al Aqsa rivendicano atto


Pinochet takes responsibility for regime

Gen. Augusto Pinochet took full responsibility for the first time Saturday for the actions of his 1973-90 dictatorship, which carried out thousands of political killings and is blamed for widespread torture and illegal imprisonment.


Spanish police arrested two men for  suspected links to armed Basque separatists ETA, the Interior  Ministry said on Saturday.


In casa uomo aveva armi, 70mila euro e macchina contasoldi


Anglican report criticizes US Episcopals

A commission of the worldwide Anglican Church released a report Monday that criticized the US Episcopal Church, asking it to apologize for electing an openly gay bishop to


Da Garante su scioperi in servizi pubblici essenziali


Dino Morea off late has been in limelight for many


Having been plagued with e-bugs, Bill and the Boyz say theyâll use intellectual property and technology assets from the acquisition to provide Microsoft Windows customers with new tools to help protect them from the threat of spyware, âand other


Elderly rockers shuffle into singles charts

The Zimmers, a group of 40 elderly rockers with a combined age of more than 3,000 years, were riding high Monday after their song broke into the top 30 of the singles chart.


More than 40 rebels and 10 government troops die in fresh fighting in northern Sri Lanka, the military says.


Elan Corp. PLC, Ireland's largest pharmaceutical firm, reported a wider third-quarter loss Thursday but predicted a return to profitability in 2006. Its shares jumped nearly 5 percent.


U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday on a sell-off in the semiconductor sector after microchip maker National Semiconductor Corp.  cut its quarterly revenue forecast, while Dow component Hewlett-Packard Co.  declined on news about a competitor's product launch.


NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Sienna Miller is an actress, a fashion icon with her clothing label, and a darling of the paparazzi since her split with ex-fiance actor Jude Law -- but she insists fame is the last thing on her mind.


By David Sterritt | Film critic of The Christian Science Monitor. It's a double whammy, and almost nobody but Steven Soderbergh could have pulled it off.


Belgio battuto 3-2, vittoria nel doppio per ritiro di Henin


Pakistani security forces killed three suspected Islamist militants in a clash in the North Waziristan region on the Afghan border on Saturday, the military said.


Pentagon to Cut Off Boy Scouts From Bases

The Pentagon has agreed to warn military bases worldwide not to directly sponsor Boy Scout troops, partially resolving claims that the government has engaged in religious discrimination by supporting a group that requires members to believe in God.


Lenovo to acquire IBM Personal Computing Division

Lenovo Group Limited, a Personal Computer brand in China and across Asia has announced a definitive agreement under which Lenovo will acquire IBM's Personal Computing Division to form the world's third-largest PC business, bringing IBM's enterprise-class


A Libyan minister tells the United Nations General Assembly that it deserves a permanent seat on the Security Council.


Confermata prossima apertura di 100 nuovi ipermercati


Oct 29, 10:43 Supreme Court annuls CEC decision to set up 41 extra polling stations in Russia

Ukraine's Supreme Court has cancelled the decision by the Central Electoral Commission to create additionally 41 polling stations for Ukrainians living in Russia, the Ukrainian News reports.


Amid reports that it will be closed, hardliners and pragmatists in the Administration continue to wrestle over the future of the detention facility


MobileAccess Networks Strengthens Signals for Indoor Use

Every day, cubicle-dwellers get up from their desks and walk to their nearest windows in search of a strong enough signal to make or answer a cell-phone call. Cathy Zatloukal thinks her in-building wireless infrastructure company, MobileAccess Networks, can save them the trip.


The mother of the boy accusing Michael Jackson of sexual abuse is set to face the singer in court.


Japanese Hostage in Iraq Killed - Report

A Japanese hostage taken in Iraq has been  killed, Kyodo news agency said on Saturday, citing information  obtained by the Japanese government.


Roma, 20:08 - CALCIO, JUVE: A FIUMICINO APPLAUSI AI BIANCONERI

Juve festeggiata da una piccola folla all'aeroporto di Fiumicino, poco prima della partenza per Tori...


The first train between India and Bangladesh in more than four decades makes its way from Calcutta to Dhaka.


Four Guatemalan policemen held over the murders of three Salvadorean politicians are shot dead in prison.


A largo di Lampedusa, si tratta di una donna e di un bambino


The Last Guy in the World to See Star Wars

With the 30th anniversary nigh, it's time to break down and actually watch the old warhorse.


Schumacher, appuntamento con il Mondiale

"Scendo in pista per disputare una buona gara. Il resto verrÃ  di conseguenza". Michael Schumacher si prepara cosÃ¬ al GP del Belgio, in programma domenica sul circuito di Spa; gara che potrebbe dargli la


AMERICA - "Salute e alfabetizzazione" Ã¨ il tema della Giornata mondiale dell'alfabetizzazione promossa dallÂOnu Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Per la Giornata mondiale dell'alfabetizzazione promossa dalle Nazioni Unite, in calendario l'8 settembre, Ã¨ stato scelto il tema ÂSalute e alfabetizzazioneÂ che evidenzia il ruolo cruciale dell'educazione nel favorire la diffus...


Four dozen rebels killed in Afghan battle: U.S.

U.S.-led troops killed more than four dozen insurgents in a battle in Afghanistan's southern province of Helmand, without any civilian casualties, the U.S. military said on Monday.


Photographer's lip split in nightclub scuffle involving Prince Harry

Britain's Prince Harry has been involved in a scuffle outside a London nightclub in which he was hit in the face with a camera, a royal spokesman said.


(ANSA)-LONDRA, 2 NOV - Madonna sta valutando l'ipotesi di essere il nuovo volto della prossima campagna pubblicitaria Versace. La sua portavoce, Liz Rosenberg, ha confermato che la star e' in trattative con


Supreme Court Lets Stand Florida's Gay Adoption Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court refused on  Monday to hear a constitutional challenge to a 1977 Florida law  that bans gays and lesbians from adopting children, the only  such state law in the nation.


Iraq eyes big drop in foreign forces by end-2008

Foreign troop levels in Iraq could drop to less than 100,000 by the end of 2008 if Iraq's own forces were ready and security threats had diminished, Iraq's national security adviser said on Wednesday.


Funny Cide wins Gold Cup while Canadian-owned Speightstown third ...

The gutsy gelding stormed into the lead down the stretch and pulled away for a sweet victory in the rain in the $1-million US Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on Saturday.


Riots test Danes tradition of tolerance for rebellion

Three days of violent clashes  between youths and police in Denmark's capital have left public  sympathy for the protesters in tatters, even among those who  have long lived outside the law.


Barcellona, 20:39 - CALCIO, BARCELLONA: HENRY IN CAMPO CONTRO IL REAL MADRID

L'attaccante francese del Barcellona, Thierry Henry, giocherà la supersfida della Liga, in pr...


Russia elections blasted as orchestrated

Russians voted Sunday in regional ballots marred by complaints that Kremlin opponents are increasingly sidelined ahead of national parliamentary elections in December and a vote to replace President Vladimir Putin next year.


Arafat's medical file handed over to widow: lawyer

French authorities have handed over the medical file on recently deceased Palestinian Authority ( news - web sites ) president Yasser Arafat ( news - web sites ) to his widow Suha, who was now studying it, her ...


Sabotage halts Iraq's northern oil exports

Insurgents attacked two oil pipelines in northern Iraq on Tuesday, halting oil exports from there to Turkey and forcing a power station to be shut down, police and officials said.


A BBC radio presenter is acquitted of charges of sexual assault and supplying a drug with intention to engage in sexual activity.


Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards added some Hollywood star power to his focus on rural problems, campaigning Wednesday in South Carolina's small towns with actor and political activist Danny Glover.


Insurgents Surface in Streets of Samarra

Gunmen carrying flags of Iraq's most feared terror group surfaced in force in the central Iraqi city of Samarra on Tuesday for the first time since U.S. troops briefly entered it in a deal with tribal leaders that the Americans had portrayed as a success story in battling the insurgency.


Every independent school should be setting up an academy or joining a trust, says leading head teacher.


Three-Month Fishing Ban to Start on China's Yangtze River

Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency)  Wuhan, 31 January: A three-month fishing ban on the Yangtze River [Chiang Jiang] imposed by the Ministry of Agriculture will take effect this Thursday [1 February].


At least three killed in fresh Kenya clashes

At least three people were hacked to death with machetes in a slum in Kenya's capital on Sunday in ethnic clashes triggered by President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election last month, witnesses said.


ROME -- The future of Italian air carrier Alitalia is at stake in a meeting set with unions today to reveal the number of planned job cuts as part of a restructuring plan aimed at averting collapse.


Gravel-Gel-Soil Gives City Trees Room to Grow

Trees bring both comfort and measurable benefits to urban environments. The problem is that roots don't flourish under pavement. Now scientists think they have a solution.


Facebook widget includes spyware, says security vendor

Fortinet warns Facebook users to be wary of the Secret Crush widget.


Oil prices vaulted to a record $100 a barrel on Wednesday as violence in Nigeria, tight energy stockpiles and a weaker dollar triggered a surge of speculative buying, dealers said.


Auschwitz survivor Ima Spanjaard remembers how she was forced to assist in some horrific experiments on other women prisoners.


NEW YORK: For years, profligate American consumers have been chided for putting aside nothing for a rainy day. Now, with the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, the prospect that households could start


China May Avoid Sudden Slowdown as Rates Rise, Survey Shows

China may avoid a sudden economic slowdown after the central bank raised benchmark interest rates for the first time in nine years last week, a survey showed.


Bush and Kerry Clash Over Iraq and a Timetable

Senator John Kerry said he wanted troops home within four years, and President Bush defended the war as "right for America."


Canada's big-city mayors came away empty-handed from their weekend summit aimed at securing a significant share of federal fuel taxes to invest in transportation and public transit projects.


Study raises hope for Rett syndrome cure

Scientists are raising the first hope of recovery from an autism-like disease that leaves thousands of girls unable to talk or walk — with an experiment that erased symptoms of the disorder in genetically engineered mice.


Scientists a step nearer to creating artificial life

Science & environment: Italian scientist takes vital step towards building a living organism from scratch.


Movie Review | 'Build a Ship, Sail to Sadness': Spreading Joy With a Mobile Disco

âBuild a Ship, Sail to Sadnessâ is a deliberate affront to the very idea of slick entertainment and is all the funnier as a result.


Peoplesoft agrees a $10.3bn takeover bid from rival business software firm Oracle, after an 18-month corporate battle.


IBM Turns To Linux In Desktop Campaign Against Microsoft

TechWeb - The company plans to ship Ubuntu and Red Hat versions of its "Open Collaboration Client," a combination of Lotus Notes 8 and Symphony.


NATO allies study extension to U.S. missile shield

NATO was expected to discuss on Thursday possible extension of a planned U.S. missile defense to the alliance's vulnerable southeastern flank and may express interest in Kremlin proposals for cooperation in the shield.


At Scientologyâs request, several Web sites took down a video of Tom Cruise talking passionately about the church, but Gawker isnât budging.


Boss of collapsed insurer breaks down in court

Business & money: Â· Former Independent chief denies fraud chargesÂ· Company's accounts were a 'mystery quagmire'


Their farewell hug was awkward at best. When Democratic leader Harry Reid held open his arms to the man he battled and will replace, retiring Majority Leader Bill Frist, the Tennessee doctor hesitated before returning the embrace.


Jean de Villiers was the only change to the South Africa side announced for the Twickenham Test against world champions England here Saturday.


GLOBAL oil prices continued to climb yesterday, recovering from a prolonged fall earlier in the day, as the US hinted that it might lend oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to offset a short-term disruption to imports.


Glastonbury: mud, music and madness in rural England

Glastonbury music festival, one of the world's biggest, opened on Wednesday with legends such as The Who billed alongside Las Vegas rockers The Killers at concerts expected to be played out in slippery mud.


Hurricane Ivan Forces U.S. Gulf Coast Evacuations

Hundreds of thousands of people along the  U.S. coast from New Orleans to northwest Florida were told to  leave their homes on Tuesday as deadly Hurricane Ivan roared  into the Gulf of Mexico after grazing western Cuba.


Riding the momentum of an overwhelming primary victory, Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist has grabbed an early, commanding lead over Democrat nominee Jim Davis in their quest to be governor, a new poll shows.


When the zombies attack, they don't care if you're wearing a miniskirt, and even a Calvin Klein model-turned-action-hero isn't going to bring them back to life.


Wayport Inc. and Yahoo! have partnered to launch a Wi-Fi portal for the hospitality industry, with localized services provided by Yahoo!. Hotel customers using Wayport’s Wi-Fi and wired service will start their web experience at a local portal highlighing Yahoo offerings. Under the terms of the multiyear partnership:  Yahoo! will be the exclusive portal provider for Wayport’s [...]


Droids to park your car Irish drivers could soon come face to face with powerful robots. There's no need to worry though, they only want to park your car.â¦


NEW YORK The two big players in the satellite radio business say they have gained subscribers this year. Users pay a monthly fee for coast-to-coast access to hundreds of channels, many of them commercial-free.


S.L., Tooele Counties Suffer Power Outages

Weather-related outages left more than 5,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers in Salt Lake and Tooele counties without electricity for at least part of the day Sunday.  Some of those customers were expected to be without power until early today, company spokesman Jeff Hymas said.


Sprinters' Withdrawals Lift Cloud Over Games

Greece's top two sprinters pulled out of the Olympics on Wednesday after inflicting six days of embarrassment on their country over a hide-and-seek contest with anti-doping enforcers.


THERE seems to be a feeling getting thrown around at the moment that the cricket is getting a bit predictable because Australia is winning so easily.


Serbia's foreign minister has warned of possible renewed conflict in the Balkans if the province of Kosovo becomes independent without the Serbian government's approval, according to comments published Monday.


Romanian speleologist to participate in exploration of world's biggest underground river

Romanian speleologist Tudor Marin will participate, January 18 - March 18, in a French expedition to explore the caves in Papua New Guinea, Director of the Romanian National Speleology Institute Ioan Povara ...


SunTrust Banks Inc. STI.N, a large  southeastern U.S. bank, on Thursday said fourth-quarter profit  rose 33 percent, helped by loan and deposit growth and its  acquisition of National Commerce Financial Corp.


'Personal spaceflight revolution' beckons

SpaceShipOne is just one flight away from claiming the Ansari X-Prize, a $10m award designed to kick-start private space travel.


World champion Fernando Alonso says F1 is no longer a sport after he was controversially penalised ahead of the Italian GP.


In Paris, a hairdresser says with a laugh that if he can't vote on Nov. 2, at least he is splashing Heinz ketchup on his steak-frites as his contribution to the momentum against President Bush.


When chronicling the decades-long decline of organized labor in the United States, commentators have often examined the dwindling role of unions in troubled industries such as cars and coal. Few consider the more hopeful case of the catfish industry.


The designer of the Mercury space capsules that took the first Americans into orbit has died at age 83, NASA announced Sunday. Maxime Faget led the space agency's engineering and development branch


ROMA - MartedÃ¬ 30 novembre Ã¨ previsto uno sciopero generale di quattro ore indetto dai sindacati Cgil, Cisl e Uil per protestare contro la Finanziaria. In Veneto, Basilicata e Valle d'Aosta, le province


DETROIT (Sports Network) - Taking a chance on an injured  player from last year, the Detroit Tigers held a news  conference on Monday to announce the signing of free agent  rightfielder Magglio Ordonez.


Mo. Woman Charged With Kidnapping, Murder

Mo. Woman Charged With Killing 23-Year-Old Expectant Mother, Taking 8-Month-Old Baby Out of Womb. A rat terrier protects the home of Kevin and Lisa Montgomery near Melvern, Kan.


House clears huge business tax revamp to end trade war

The House last night passed the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades, a measure designed to end a nasty trade war with Europe and shower $136


L.A. court to weigh Paris Hilton's jail release

Celebrity socialite Paris Hilton faces a court hearing Friday on whether she should return to jail after being released early to finish her 45-day sentence confined to her Hollywood home.


The blogging phenomenon is set to peak in 2007, according to technology predictions by analysts Gartner.


Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhuttoâs husband was freed on bail today - 24 hours after he was arrested for failing to appear at a murder trial.


Greggio quotato a 74,15 dollari al barile


Flu Shot Shortage Highlights U.S. Crisis

Concerned health officials began  investigating on Friday what went wrong at a British vaccine  plant where half the U.S. flu shots were made, and called on  more companies to get into the vaccine business.


Comment is free: Iain Macwhirter: With nationalism on the rise in every corner, 2008 will see the UK stretched to breaking point


Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is named the winner of the Orange Prize for fiction.


Beckham leaves door open on Premiership return

England captain David Beckham has left the door open on a potential future move back to the English Premiership from Spanish giants Real Madrid.


New washers, dryers send messages to PCs

The technology behind cleaning clothes has spun through more than a few cycles over the last century, from clunky hand-cranked machines to today's gleaming appliances that can detect a load's size and even how much grime is ground into the fabric.


Georgia on Monday released four Russian officers whose arrest on spying charges prompted Moscow to announce sweeping travel and communications sanctions in the worst bilateral crisis in years.


Dr. Folkman championed the idea that cancer needs a growing network of blood vessels to survive and that blocking that process, called angiogenesis, would stop or even eliminate tumors.


Genentech's profit up on cost cuts, Avastin

Genentech Inc.  said second-quarter profit on Wednesday rose 41 percent, fueled by cost cutting and growth from its cancer drug Avastin.


Google invades computers with hard drive-searching tool

Google Inc. on Thursday became the first tech heavyweight to tackle the daunting task of uncluttering computers, introducing a program that


An explosion rocks a Muslim school in the Netherlands amid tension following the killing of film maker Theo van Gogh.


Sharon Says Israel May Work With Palestinians on Disengagement

Israel is ready to work with a ``responsible'' Palestinian Authority leadership on coordinating an Israeli plan to withdraw settlements from the Gaza Strip and West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said.


With Marvin Harrison shut down early, Peyton Manning went to Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark in building an insurmountable first-half lead Sunday. The NFL Offensive Player of the Year had 457 yards passing, second most in playoffs history, in Indianapolis' 49-24 victory over Denver.


Pietrus's hoop dreams fueled by coach Nelson

Mickael Pietrus has set his sights on becoming an NBA All-Star and believes hard work and tutelage of Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson will help the player nicknamed "Air France" realize his ambition.


The outlook for small UK firms has worsened in recent months, a survey from Bank of Scotland suggests.


One dead, five injured after London knife rampage#

A Turkish-born man with a history of mental illness was in police custody after a stabbing spree in north London that left one man dead and five other people wounded.


Police: Teen who hit SUV with eggs slain

A 14-year-old boy who was throwing eggs at cars along with two other teenagers was shot and killed by someone who had been in a sport utility vehicle that was hit, police said.


THURSDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Some bad news has emerged from a study of an enzyme that is a major target in the effort to find new drugs to fight Alzheimer's disease.


Teachers Join French Public Sector Strikes

French teachers went on strike on Thursday, the third day of public sector protests over pay, reforms and job cuts that have sent a sharp warning to President Jacques Chirac's conservative government.


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Romanian Mother, 66, Baby Girl Doing Well

A 66-year-old professor who writes children's books claims to have become the world's oldest woman to give birth, and doctors said Monday she and her day-old baby daughter were in good condition in intensive care.


France bolsters troops in Central Africa

France has bolstered its presence in the Central African Republic with 100 more troops following rebel attacks and growing concern over the neighboring Darfur region of Sudan, a military official said Thursday.


Cell Phone Defect Could Cause Hearing Damage

Siemens on Thursday warned users of its 65 series cell phones that a bug in the devices' software could cause hearing damage. The problem affects Siemens' C65, CX65, M65, S65, and SL65 as well the CV65, CT65, CXV65, and CXT65, the company said.


A vote to oust the far-right justice minister has brought an end to consensus rule in Switzerland.


[TS] Sidebar: A Deal for the Public: If You Win, You Lose

In courts around the nation, in cases involving tobacco, lead paint and guns, state attorneys general have been outsourcing government power to private lawyers.


Movie Review | 'Miriam': The Brutal Struggle for Survival

The events recounted in the World War II drama âMiriamâ are horrific, and the story behind it is moving. Unfortunately, the finished product feels like exploitation.


Roma, 20:49 - CALCIO, ROMA: MIDO AD UN PASSO DAL TOTTENHAM

La Roma sta per ultimare la sua prima operazione di mercato: Mido infatti potrebbe andare in Inghilt...


Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a disputed penalty with less than 20 minutes to play after a foul by Sol Campbell on his England team-mate Wayne Rooney.


The San Diego Chargers were very close to beating the high- powered Colts on their home turf, but also nearly made Peyton Manning wait another week for his record-breaking day.


Most voters already know their choice for president

It's five weeks from Election Day, and if you're like nine in 10 Americans, you've already decided who should be in the White House this January.


Culpepper's fifth TD pass lassos Texans in OT

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Daunte Culpepper's fifth touchdown pass of the game -- a 50-yard strike to Marcus Robinson in overtime -- lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 34-28 win over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.


The date of Manny Ramírez's return is essentially up to him, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. Ramírez has missed the team's last 19 games, including last night, since straining his left oblique Aug. 28 in New York.


Iraq Asks Donors to Speed Up Rebuilding Funds

Iraq urged international donors on  Wednesday to live up to their promises on funding for  reconstruction work, which has been stalled by violence, saying  it was the most effective way to fight extremism.


Strategy Game Trains Cops and Firefighters

They practice emergency scenarios using Ground Truth, a real-time strategy game.


EMC data-storage product upgrades make better use of energy

Despite the buzz over the public offering of its VMware software business, EMC Corp. of Hopkinton isn't forgetting its roots as a maker of data storage systems. The company will today unveil major upgrades to its key storage products.


French Columnist Attempts to Divert Readers

Jean Daniel sets up a straw man in his effort to defend France and criticize American Jews ('A poisoned 'j'accuse' from America,' Sept.


The Detroit Shock force a decisive Game 5 with a 72-52 dismantling of the host Sacramento Monarchs on Wednesday night.


Belarus Experiment Paves Way for Putin Dynasty

Russia should hold a referendum to extend the incumbent president s term in office for at least another four years, or just name him a new czar straight away.


Los Angeles Times may start free daily paper

The Los Angeles Times may launch a  free, tabloid-sized daily newspaper, Times Publisher David  Hiller said on Thursday.


Virginia tops No. 21 Virginia Tech 69-56

Sean Singletary scored 17 points and Virginia gained sweet revenge against No. 21 Virginia Tech on Thursday night, beating the Hokies 69-56 and moving into first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference.


Wales suffer a huge scare in their opening World Cup match before overcoming a determined Canada side.


Fighting Erupts in Iraqi Rebel-Held City Falluja

NEAR FALLUJA, Iraq  - Fighting erupted in Falluja  Monday as U.S. marines took up positions for an expected  full-scale offensive on the Iraqi rebel-held city, a Reuters  witness said.


Sport: Lewis Hamilton will start from the front row in Interlagos, with his rivals breathing down his neck.


ANOTHER gender gap has appeared, this time on a poll testing men's and women's knowledge of issues in the presidential campaign.


Party chairman Hazel Blears is among Labour figures who say cash-for-honours claims are damaging politics.


Panama to auction cellular licenses by March 2008

Panama will auction two new  cellular phone licenses at a minimum price of $36 million each,  in a bid to increase competition and encourage lower prices and  improved services, the government said on Monday.


Amazon.com Inc.'s second-quarter profit more than tripled, boosted by strong sales of books, music and electronics worldwide. The Web retailer's stock soared 11.3 percent in after-hours trading.


While Nancy Pelosi's rise to U.S. House Speaker is a milestone for women in national politics, women are still waiting their turn at the state level.


GigaMedia's Leading Game Portal FunTown Partners With Yahoo! Taiwan

Extends Wretch Partnership to Yahoo! Taiwan  TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- GigaMedia Limited ("GigaMedia" or the "Company")  announced today that its leading casual games portal FunTown has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Yahoo! Taiwan Inc.


Parma, 14:17 - CALCIO, PARMA: ARRIVA BUCCI

Il Parma ha reso noto di aver raggiunto un accordo con il portiere Luca Bucci, 36 anni, svincolato, ...


Two days before he resigned from the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld sent to the White House a classified memo recommending "a major adjustment" in Iraq strategy and acknowledging slow progress there.


An Army helicopter struck a power line in the fog and crashed northeast Alabama, killing all three people on board, officials said Wednesday.


Russia is poised for a general election campaign highly influenced by President Putin's popularity, Steven Eke writes.


Presidente Sicilia lascia dopo polemiche legate a condanna


Metro is in no mood for Madhoshi. At least thatÂs what the booking charts are screaming!


Jason Kidd hit a go-ahead basket early in overtime, and the Nets denied former coach Byron Scott a win in his return to New Jersey with a 94-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.


Canadian scientists named a new species of ancient marine reptile Ping Pong Ichthyosaur for the spot where the prehistoric fossil was stored for 25 years.


Anglican leader's sharia comment sparks row in Britain

The religious head of the Anglican church sparked an angry row Friday after saying the adoption of some parts of sharia law in Britain "seems unavoidable".


Bowdoin College Arctic Experts Contribute Findings to Arctic ...

BRUNSWICK, Maine, Nov. 9 (AScribe Newswire) -- A four-year study documenting accelerated climate changes in the Arctic released this week raised major concerns about global warming and its immediate effect on indigenous populations.


Dainius Zubrus was acquired at the trade deadline to help put the Buffalo Sabres over the top. He could only watch as the high-flying Sabres outlasted the Montreal Canadiens in an 8-5 win on Friday night to take over the top spot in the league with 91 points, passing idle Nashville.


ClearApp, formerly Acsera, unveils app management

(InfoWorld) - ClearApp, formerly Acsera, on Tuesday is announcing ClearApp QuickVision 6.0, providing model-based application management for SOA, J2EE environments, and enterprise portals. With QuickVision, a model is used to provide a topological view of a composite application environment, said Jason Donahue, president and CEO of ClearApp. The company changed its name to better represent the company's focus on application visibility. "What we do that's unique in the application management space is that we have a model-based approach that basically goes out and discovers all the code components of an enterprise application and, based on that, builds a hierarchical model of an application," Donahue said. Root-cause analysis is performed, including visibility into code. Transaction performance and business logic flow across components are gauged. Used in production and development environments and in design, architecting, and testing, QuickVision looks inside J2EE containers and examines application components. A comprehensive view of SOA and portal applications is provided from a performance management perspective. Finding the cause of application issues is much more complex in SOA environments because of the many different components, Donahue said. QuickVision provides a services-based view of environments. The predecessor to ClearApp was Acsera Manager, which was used to integrate J2EE environments into legacy environments but did not provide full visibility into J2EE applications themselves. ClearApp's new focus on J2EE fits in with what one customer is planning. "They're getting much more support for standard J2EE apps, and thatâs a direction that we will be moving toward just to get a little bit lower-level instrumentation," said Scott Metzger, CTO of TransUnion's TrueCredit.com, which provides online credit management. "It would provide us the ability to dive deeper into the application monitoring," said Metzger, who has seen a demonstration of QuickVision 6.0 but is still using an earlier product from ClearApp. TrueCredit.com has used Acsera Manager in an SOA to assist with root-cause analysis for application recovery. Although QuickVison can visualize transactions with .Net systems, it does not yet provide visibility into .Net environments. That functionality is planned for early 2007, Donohue said. QuickVision differs from network management platforms such as CA Unicenter and HP OpenView in that the other products provide a resource-based approach to monitoring and management while QuickVision offers deeper visibility, digging down into code, Donohue said. ClearApp's offering can complement Unicenter or other network management products. QuickVision 6.0 ships on Sept. 12, with list pricing beginning at $9,000.


Allawi says Iraq nearing "point of no return"

Iraq's former prime minister, Iyad Allawi, on Monday said the country was quickly approaching a "point of no return" and praised the recommendation of a bipartisan U.S. panel for a diplomatic push to stem the violence.


Microsoft to launch Xbox HD DVD player in Japan

TOKYO/LOS ANGELES  - Microsoft Corp. said on   Wednesday it would launch an HD DVD player for its Xbox 360   game console on November 22 in Japan for 20,790 yen ($177),   matching rival Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3 in high-definition   DVD functions.


On many an NBA coach's "to-do" list this month is placing calls to fellow coaches to lobby for a certain player to get All-Star consideration. In the past, Doc Rivers, Jim O'Brien, and Rick Pitino all did it for Paul Pierce, and it usually paid off. Pierce played in five straight All-Star Games from 2002-06.


The jury in the 21/7 terror trial is discharged after failing to reach verdicts on the last two defendants.


California's top insurance regulator said Wednesday he will file a civil suit shortly in the widening scandal over insurance industry sales practices.


Armed police back in Yangon as "Buddhist Lent" ends

Myanmar's junta sent armed police to ring key Buddhist sites on Friday, the end of an annual period of monastic retreat, to prevent any resurgence of last month's monk-led protests, the biggest uprising in two decades.


Venezuela's Chavez swaps coffee for coca in speech

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez switched from coffee to another stimulant during a speech on Saturday -- he popped a coca leaf into his mouth and chewed it while defending the use of the plant.


Sollecito sara' all'udienza per dare chiarimenti sul suo pc


Tutti sarebbero affiliati al clan camorrista dei Vollaro


Capital One rilancia timori crisi mutui, vola Alcoa


US security company Blackwater denies allegations that its staff smuggled weapons into Iraq.


FRANKFURT, Germany -- Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich's home in Switzerland was searched Wednesday by authorities, along with nine other homes and offices of people suspected of involvement in a Spanish doping scandal.


Suharto's condition worsens to 'very critical'

Former Indonesian President Suharto's condition has worsened to its lowest point since he was hospitalized over three weeks ago, doctors said Sunday.


Talks on buying the portion of the Australia-based subsidiary that it did not already own fell apart over price, says France-based AXA SA.


Four dead dolphins have washed ashore with fatal bullet wounds and fifth with lacerations on its pectoral fin, said authorities who have offered a reward for information on the slayings.


Kenneth D. Lewis has gambled on bold acquisitions, but  few of his bets match a deal to buy Countrywide Financial Corporation.


Study: Acupuncture Reduces Breast Surgery Side Effects

New research suggests that acupuncture is more effective at reducing nausea and vomiting after major breast surgery than the leading medication.


Astros apologize for showing replay of Tavarez tantrum

The Houston Astros apologized to the Cardinals on Monday, saying they erred a day earlier by showing a replay of St. Louis reliever Julian Tavarez's tantrum on the stadium scoreboard.


Market Place: Banksâ Plan to Help May Itself Need Help

Just days after Americaâs three largest banks announced a $75 billion effort to rescue troubled securities, the plan has struggled to get off the ground.


Phelps, U.S. Win Men's 4x200 Freestyle Relay

Michael Phelps led the United States to  a narrow victory in the men's 4x200 meters freestyle relay at  the Athens Olympics Tuesday to collect his third gold medal in  four days.


Mosquito control asks voters for more money

The Clackamas County Vector Control District will ask voters in November to more than quadruple its budget for mosquito control, amid concerns about the spread of the West Nile virus.


Canada to Push Ahead with Gay Marriage Legislation

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick  - Canadian Prime  Minister Paul Martin said on Thursday he would press ahead with  legislation to permit same-sex marriage, but unhappy  legislators in his Liberal Party predicted a long fight before  it becomes law.


Most execs think they could outdo bosses: study

When it comes to the question of how executives see their bosses, most said: Anything you can do, I can do better.


'Aumentare produzione petrolio nel medio termine'


Rep. Mel Watt, a North Carolina Democrat whose document condemning the war with Iraq became policy for the Congressional Black Caucus, was elected the group's leader Monday. He pledged to pursue more frequent meetings with the White House.


Speculation Is Mounting That Jones Jr. Will Retire

Roy Jones Jr. took Saturday night's fight against journeyman Glen Johnson as a tuneup for a possible rematch with Antonio Tarver.


The Israeli army destroyed the home of a teenage suicide bomber Tuesday despite his mother's public and impassioned criticism of the group that sent her son on the deadly mission.


CVS Caremark says federal contract extended

CVS Caremark Corp.  on Wednesday said its contract to provide retail pharmacy and clinical benefit services for Blue Cross and Blue Shield's federal employee program was extended for three years through 2010.


A Bond Strategy Once Thought Foolish Now Looks Smart

Despite warnings that interest rates would climb sharply, some risk-averse investors stuck with the bond market in 2004.


Three Beheaded Bodies Found Near Baghdad

Three beheaded bodies were found Wednesday on a road north of Baghdad, authorities said.


Bilancio 2007 chiudera' con forte riduzione perdite


The main attraction is still renting movies by mail, but now the company is producing its own indie flicks. Look out, Bob and Harvey. By  Erin Biba from Wired magazine.


Eclipse Reeling in Swordfish as SOA Framework

The Eclipse Foundation is developing an open source SOA framework intended for applications ranging from enterprise environments to embedded systems.


Music Review | Lil Wayne: A Southern Rapper With a Lot of Friends

In his music, Lil Wayne, who played his first headlining concert in New York City on Sunday at the Beacon Theater, goes well beyond the basics of âdirty Southâ hip-hop.


Ericsson, the world's largest supplier of equipment for mobile phone networks, reported fourth-quarter earnings below expectations on Friday and reduced its 2007 market growth forecast.


Wade nets triple-double, leads Heat to 13th in row

Wade had 31 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the visiting Heat past the Detroit Pistons 89-78 Thursday night and extend its franchise-record winning streak to 13 games.


Texas Expects Economic Boom From Soldiers

The relocation of thousands of soldiers to Fort Bliss over the next decade could revive the economy of El Paso, which has long been one of the nation's poorest cities.


Books of The Times: No Rest for a Feminist Fighting Radical Islam

Ayaan Hirsi Aliâs brave and inspiring memoir traces her journey from Mogadishu, Somalia, to the Dutch Parliament and beyond and âfrom the world of faith to the world of reason.â


China's Purged Party Chief, Zhao Ziyang, Dies

Zhao Ziyang, toppled as China's Communist Party chief in 1989 for opposing an army crackdown on the Tiananmen Square democracy protests, died in hospital on Monday, his family and the government said. He was 85.


Kathy Farrell could be forgiven for entertaining the possibility that her beloved Boston Red Sox might be cursed. During an April game at Fenway Park, she stumbled in the


Uganda war victims rebuild as peace approaches

ORAPWOYO, Uganda  - Nine years ago, Santonino Otok fled his home in the green fields of northern Uganda for a refugee camp, fearing attack by marauding rebels.


U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that a bill stalled in Congress would give it the tools it needs to fight spyware.


Reactrix Selects KCSA Worldwide As Public Relations Agency of Record

NEW YORK, Sept. 13  /PRNewswire/ -- KCSA Worldwide (http://www.kcsa.com/) has been selected as the public relations agency for Reactrix Systems, Inc.


Teryn Ashley had a smile on her face despite her straight-set opening-round loss to 12th-seeded Ai Sugiyama . For the third time this year, the Brookline, Mass., native found herself in the main draw of a major tournament, this time making her debut at the US Open.


Russ Meyer, with his movie star slicked hair and pencil thin moustache, made the movies he wanted to see, the way he wanted to make them -- and as it turned out, many others wanted to see them too.


A +4% risultato su 9 mesi con tetto a 12,5 miliardi


Online Shopper: Home-Office Chaos, the Final Frontier

Swapping a decor of Diet Coke cans for hot-pink organizers and linen-covered boxes.


Le critiche sempre sul ripristino degli esami di riparazione


Freed Journalist Micah Garen Back in U.S.

Micah Garen, the American journalist freed by Shiite militants in Iraq after nine days in captivity, said Saturday that it feels "really good to be back home" and thanked his supporters in his first public comments since returning to the United States.


Plane carrying ailing Arafat arrives near Paris

A French airforce plane carrying Yasser Arafat landed at a military airport outside Paris, and officials said the ailing Palestinian leader would likely be transferred by helicopter to a nearby military hospital for medical treatment.


On Baseball: Reasons for Decision to Opt Out Seem Shaky

Whether Alex Rodriguez or his agent, Scott Boras, is calling the shots, they are making a farce of the best player in baseball.


FOUR workers were pulled out alive from a mine in north China today, leaving 166 colleagues trapped and feared dead after a gas explosion, local officials said.


Anche i vertici delle aziende pubbliche hanno preso parte alla "cuccagna"Dopo il boom delle stock option, raddoppiano i guadagni                                            Sempre piÃ¹ d'oro i manager italiani                                                                                In tre anni +80% i compensi degli ad delle societÃ  quotate


Super-sized servings of sauvignon blanc, giant goblets of grenache: wine glasses in Britain's bars are larger than ever and deepening the country's problematic relationship with alcohol, lawmakers and health officials warn.


James Hickman is looking to secure an unprecedented fifth consecutive global title as he spearheads a small British team in the World Short-Course Championships starting in Indianapolis today.


MADRID: Real Madrid ended a miserable year on a low note when they lost 1-0 at home to high-flying Sevilla in the Spanish Primera Liga on Wednesday.


L'ecclesiastico africano ha fondato a luglio negli Stati Uniti il movimento"Married Priests Now". La diocesi di Washington non riconosce le ordinazioni                                            Milingo consacra vescovi quattro sacerdoti sposati                                                                                Uno di loro commenta: "Sono stato ordinato validamente"


Tyronn Lue hits a 23-foot jumper at the buzzer to give the Hawks a thrilling 101-99 victory over the Nets on Sunday afternoon.


Dozens Are Killed as Jet Crashes in Thailand

A jet carrying many foreign tourists crashed in heavy rain on the island of Phuket and broke apart.


Motorola will partner with NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest wireless carrier, to create a next-generation wireless handset based on DoCoMo's FOMA technology.


WASHINGTON (Sports Network) - Former No. 1 overall pick  Kwame Brown returned from an off-season foot injury in  Washington's 95-68 rout of New Jersey Wednesday night.


U.S. to Cut 10 Percent of Diplomatic Posts Next Year

Diplomatic posts at the State Department and U.S. embassies worldwide will be cut by 10 percent next year because of heavy staffing demands in Iraq and Afghanistan, Director General Harry Thomas informed the foreign service yesterday.


Britain's Blair Has Successful Heart Procedure

Britain's Tony Blair underwent heart  treatment Friday after a surprise pledge to serve a full third  term if he wins an election expected next year.


Abused boys rescued from Baghdad orphanage

U.S. soldiers helped rescue 24 abused and severely malnourished boys this month from a Baghdad orphanage, where they were found in conditions of appalling squalor, the U.S. military said on Wednesday.


OHSU unique in broadbased teaching of new breast exam ...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A new report published by the American Cancer Society recommends training health care providers in a standardized version of clinical breast exam to find palpable cancers.


Pakistan Kills Militant Wanted for Musharraf Plot

Pakistan's security forces on Sunday  shot dead a militant said to have plotted an attempt to  assassinate President Pervez Musharraf and to have had a hand  in the killing of a U.S. journalist, the information minister  said.


Make-up, another thing the Romans did for us

The first analysis of a rare Roman skin cream shows that it is similar to modern equivalents and suggests that women went to the same lengths to look beautiful two thousand years ago as they do today.


A CAR bomb exploded outside an Iraqi police station in western Baghdad last night and US troops battled insurgents west of the capital as a new wave of violence across Iraq's Sunni Muslim heartland killed at least 29 people.


Reader Noddy sends us his Sivaji review.


Dalla Consoli ad Anastacia Grande show al Colosseo

Roma, 18 novembre 2004 - Sono arrivati in oltre 100mila, soprattuto giovanissimi, ai Fori Imperiali per assistere al 'Live in Rome', il concerto organizzato Mtv Italia del gruppo Telecom, come apripista della consegna degli European Music Awards.


Britney Spears Stumbles, Nearly Drops Baby

Britney Spears stumbled outside a Manhattan hotel, nearly dropping her 8-month-old son and further fueling the ever-growing media scrutiny of her parenting skills.


Ieri il greggio aveva segnato un calo del 3%


âOne of the smallest, thinnest, and most exquisitely designed MP3 players on the marketâ

Awarding iPod nano an Excellent 8.0 rating, Donald Bell  notes that âthe shape may have changed, but Appleâs relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price.â He calls iPod nano âone of the smallest, thinnest, and most exquisitely designed MP3 players on the market.â Its â2-inch color screen packs a dense, crisp 320x240 video resolution that looks richer and brighter than that of any iPod to date.â And âat less than $200, the Nano offers one of the richest user experiences weâve seen on an MP3 player.â


FTC files suit against alleged spyware distributor

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a legal complaint against two companies that allegedly infected computers with spyware and pop-up advertising, then tried to sell spyware-blocking software.


Premier, alternative al blitz erano peggiori


Indian Official Accuses  Pakistan in July Attacks

MUMBAI, Sept. 30 -- The police officer leading the investigation into train bombings that killed more than 200 people in the Indian city of Mumbai in July accused Pakistan's spy agency on Saturday of engineering the attack.


Filmmaker moves from Idi Amin to Klaus Barbie

Director Kevin Macdonald has changed genres, characters and continents in back-to-back movies about villains of history, but the theme of men murdering their way through their careers remains the same.


Hollywood lawsuits to strike Net pirates

Hollywood studios are about to take the long-anticipated step of firing a barrage of lawsuits at some of the most prolific Internet pirates, echoing the legal strategy that the recording industry already has used with limited success.


Prodi: "Dobbiamo essere onesti con gli elettori. Una soluzione si troverÃ "Attesa per le decisioni del gruppo di Dini dopo la verifica di gennaio                                          Ma il premier tira dritto "Se vogliono mi votino contro"


Intel Nixes Plans for 4-Gigahertz Pentium

In the latest change to its product lineup, Intel Corp. canceled plans Thursday to release a 4-gigahertz computer microprocessor, saying it would rely approaches besides faster clock speed to improve the performance of chips.


Christmas is the party season, and the agencies that book impersonators and other entertainers are doing serious business. Just ask Brian Bergdoll, a John Travolta impersonator.


Promising Dystrophy Drug Clears Early Test

Researchers in the Netherlands have developed a drug that may eventually be used to treat children with a severe and fatal type of muscular dystrophy.


Document Details U.S. Aid Proposed For Mexico

TIJUANA, Mexico, Oct. 26 -- More than a third of the Bush administration's proposed counternarcotics aid package for Mexico would be spent on aerial surveillance and the rapid deployment of troops, according to a breakdown of the plan.


The N.H.L. appears poised to reject a proposal made by the players union, which included a 24 percent reduction in pay and other concessions but not a hard salary cap.


Six people are charged as an enquiry finds a ferry fire which killed more than 100 people was caused by a bomb.


Bardot praises Slovenia's "new age" president

Brigitte Bardot, the French actress turned animal rights campaigner, has praised Slovenia's reclusive vegetarian President Janez Drnovsek, calling him a champion of environmentally friendly politics in Europe.


Disgraced Dem donor arrested in Colorado

Disgraced Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu remained in custody Friday at a Colorado hospital after his arrest for failing to show up for a California court appearance related to a felony theft conviction.


Usually derided as teetering "on the tip of irrelevance", this year's Asia-Pacific leaders' summit in Sydney hopes to rise above its reputation for glacial action and have a real impact on the course of climate change.


World Housing Prices May Fall as Interest Rates Rise, IMF Says

Housing prices in the UK, Australia and Spain may be poised to fall because of an expected increase in global interest rates, the International Monetary Fund said in its semi-annual World Economic Outlook.


Many teenagers who play high school football do not know what a concussion is, yet this ignorance undermines the gravity of the injury.


As music industry lawyers apparently debate the finer points of the Sirius Stiletto 100, new details about the device's design continue to whet consumer interest -- despite the satellite radio company's removal of a promotional video. In Listening Post.


A suicide bomb kills An Afghan provincial governor, the highest-ranking official to die in the insurgency.


Fox launches new Christian home-video unit

Twentieth Century Fox launched a   Christian home-video label on Tuesday, becoming the first major   studio with a business unit devoted to the church-going   audience that turned "The Passion of the Christ" into a   blockbuster.


China Mercants Bank made a strong debut Friday on Hong Kong's stock market as another Chinese lender — the country's biggest commerical bank — got ready to kick off what could be the world's largest initial public offering.


A Greek airliner forced into an emergency landing at Stansted Airport following warnings a bomb was onboard has been given the all clear.


Oscar is on the move again, as it emerged yesterday that a potential scheduling clash with the 2006 Winter Olympics has prompted Academy Award organisers to move that year's ceremony back to the traditional March slot.


Security agencies in talks on global criminal database: UK police

British security agencies have been in talks with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation over plans for a global database of major criminals and suspected terrorists, a police spokesman told AFP Tuesday.


FaceTime to launch unified communications appliance

(InfoWorld) - FaceTime Communications, a maker of network security appliances, announced the USG (Unified Security Gateway), one of the first devices directed at the full gamut of UC (unified communications) services, this week. USG will include security, management and compliance for Web communications like public instant messaging services, VoIP, and P2P communications as well as securing and managing enterprise UC platforms, such as Microsoft Office Communications Server and IBM Lotus Sametime. UC, also known as real-time communications, is a real-time pain in the butt for IT, says Josh Greenbaum, principal at Enterprise Applications Consulting. Compounding the problem are the entire Web 2.0 and social networking applications that march in lockstep with UC and are typically applications that come into the enterprise under the table. "It is a huge advantage to consolidate the management and thereby maximize the potential of all these communications tools," Greenbaum said. Essentially, the appliance is a SaaS solution in a box. Like SaaS services, the appliance requires no additional infrastructure, is centralized, and is automatically updated as new malware is uncovered. "Appliances are easier to swallow for IT because they are standardized," added Greenbaum. The problem with real-time communications from Google, Cisco, Skype, or anyone of the over 300 public Web 2.0 services is that they are "extremely evasive on the Internet," says, Frank Cabri, vice president of marketing and product management at FaceTime. "The Web 2.0 tools are adapt at finding holes in the enterprise network," Cabri said. Making it even harder, real-time communications is almost synonymous with most of what's new in Web 2.0, including VoIP services, Web conferencing, and peer-to-peer file sharing through wikis. The USG appliance will allow IT to set and enforce policy for all parts of Web browsing, UC, and IM. It also includes Web filtering to manage employee Web access, uses virus scanning of file attachments, worm blocking, and content filtering. For regulatory compliance issues, the device includes capture and archiving of IMs and file attachments. The USG appliance will be available at the end of the month, and pricing starts at $4,995.


North Korea State Symphony to play in Britain: report

The North Korea State Symphony Orchestra is to play two concerts in Britain, including one in the city where the country's football team was based at the 1966 World Cup, The Guardian said Saturday.


Milano, 20:48 - CALCIO, MILAN; GALLIANI: A GENNAIO NON PRENDEREMO NESSUNO

Tanta fiducia e nessun intervento nel mercato di gennaio. ''Credo che il Milan si riprenderà ...


Wireless Internet: Boon to Residents or Bane to Budget?: Bay City Embraces Wi-Fi Service ...

By Justin Buehler, Victoria Advocate, Texas  Jun. 4--BAY CITY -- The entire city of Bay City is going Wi-Fi.


WASHINGTON -- The increasing vulnerability of US helicopters ferrying troops and supplies could slow and potentially jeopardize the military's expanded mission to secure Baghdad, military officials said yesterday.


The Phoenix Suns' drive toward a perfect road record against the East came to an unexpected end. Andre Iguodala scored 24 points, Willie Green had 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers never trailed Wednesday night in a 99-94 win over the Phoenix Suns, who lost on the road to an Eastern Conference team for the first time this season.


Costa do Sauipe, 22:01 - TENNIS, ATP COSTA DO SAUIPE: FOGNINI IN SEMIFINALE

Fabio Fognini si è qualificato per la semifinale del "Brasil Open 2008", torneo brasiliano di...


DOJ taps Nvidia and AMD in anti-trust graphics hunt

Let's talk GPUs AMD and Nvidia have been put on notice by the US Department of Justice in relation to an investigation around possible anti-trust violations by graphics chip makers.â¦


Vergnoux dives in with Edinburgh swimmers

FREDERIC Vergnoux has been appointed the new head coach at the City of Edinburgh Swimming club, the Frenchman replacing Englandâs Tim Jones.


Players Union Challenges Carter's Release

The NFL Players Association has gotten involved in Quincy Carter's release by the Dallas Cowboys. The union filed a grievance over the release Aug...


NEW YORK/DUBAI  - Nasdaq and Borse Dubai agreed to buy stakes in one another in a deal to create a group of exchanges with unprecedented reach, linking the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.


Bald Eagles Rebound, Other Birds of Prey in Trouble

The bald eagle is out of the woods but  other birds of prey are in trouble.


SAN JOSE, Calif. - Worldwide semiconductor sales rose 9.2 percent in January, boosted by better-than-expected cell phone shipments and strong sales of personal computers, digital cameras and music players, an industry group said on Monday.


Bankinter and KPN in mobile, banking services deal

Dutch telecoms group KPN  has  made an agreement with Bankinter  through which the  Spanish bank will offer mobile phone services at special rates  to its banking clients, Bankinter said on Tuesday.


Lohan arrest puts focus on Hollywood nightspots

Actress Lindsay Lohan's weekend drunken-driving bust could spell a hangover for trendy Hollywood-area nightspots, some of them already the targets of a year long crackdown on underage drinking.


NE Iowa Mental Health offering free screenings Oct. 7

For most people, figuring out the line between "I've been moody lately" or "I get tired easily," "I can't sleep" and "I have depression" is difficult.


Scientists have identified a gene which controls the body's ability to repair the nerve damage inflicted by diseases like multiple sclerosis.


Research In Motion and Motorola duel in lawsuits

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion   and rival Motorola  have sued each other over  what they say are patent infringements for technology used in  their mobile phones.


The actor has begun shooting for his first film after being released from jail.


(WebMD) The computerized musical device called RESPeRATE helps people breathe slowly and lowers their blood pressure, research shows.


EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.  -- Looking for more experience behind young starter Tarvaris Jackson, the Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran quarterback Kelly Holcomb in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.


Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns said on Wednesday that their third-quarter earnings fell, the first declines for the investment banks in more than a year.


KEY BISCAYNE, Fla., Nov. 8 - When Omar Minaya checked into the Ritz-Carlton on Monday for the major league baseball general managers meetings, he had a receiving line of New York reporters waiting for him in the lobby.


The U.S. and the European Union's biggest powers quickly recognized Kosovo as an independent nation Monday, widening a split with Russia, China and some EU members strongly opposed to letting the territory break away from Serbia.


When the worst movie director ever challenges his web critics to a boxing match, four idiots actually meet him in the ring. By Chris Baker from Wired magazine.


US Airways Expected to Present Merger Offer for Delta This Week

The meeting will be the first time the two airlines have met to discuss the bid since US Airways announced its offer.


Al telefono con Pannella, 'peggiora ogni giorno'


2 Banned From Detroit Arena Over NBA Brawl

Two men were banned from events at The Palace for what the Detroit Pistons say is their involvement in last month's NBA brawl.


Afghan election count nears end as suicide bomb reminds of dangers

KABUL : Afghanistan's presidential vote count neared its end with Hamid Karzai edging closer to victory, but a weekend suicide blast in Kabul offered a deadly reminder of the dangers facing the war-weary nation.


Yushchenko Was Poisoned; Ukraine Assesses Turmoil

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko was  poisoned by dioxin during Ukraine's presidential election  campaign, his Austrian doctors said on Saturday as the country  counted the cost of the turmoil generated by the rigged poll.


House Bill Pins Wage Increase To Iraq Funding

House leaders have added legislation raising the federal minimum wage to an emergency spending bill for the Iraq war. They hope to break a logjam with the Senate over the wage bill, a top Democratic priority that was once seen on Capitol Hill as a relatively easy compromise.


Fashion Review: A Few Missed Connections Between Here and There

The Milan shows seem as soggy as the weather-lightness and layered transparency are certainly trends, with vibrant colors and patterns replacing embroidery.


OGGI SU INTERNET/ITALIA - Lettera del Papa a Peter Hans Kolvenbach Roma (Agenzia Fides) - All'inizio dei lavori della Congregazione generale dei gesuiti, il Papa ha inviato al generale uscente Peter Hans Kolvenbach una lettera di ringraziamento per il lavoro svolto e di incoraggiamento per il futuro della Compagnia ...


McLaren are cleared of any wrongdoing after an investigation into whether they used team orders in the Monaco Grand Prix.


Unisys probed for Homeland Security breach: report

The FBI is investigating allegations that Unisys Corp failed to detect a Chinese Web site's cyber break-ins on computers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and then tried to cover up its shortcomings, The Washington Post reported on Monday.


Hasty naming of ministers infuriates opposition, and observers accuse Kibaki of acting in bad faith


Village May Have Housed Builders of Stonehenge

New excavations near Stonehenge have uncovered what archaeologists say was probably the village of workers who erected the monoliths.


Kappa announces graphic board price increase in Europe

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 25, 2004 (Press Release) - Kappa Graphic Board reports a price increase of 6% for graphic board effective 1 December 2004.


A report released on Monday by the Washington-based Brookings Institution says that half of the residential, commercial and industrial buildings that will be up in 2030 in the largest metropolitan areas don't yet exist.


SunRocket Goes Out of Business, Leaving Customers in the Lurch

SunRocket, an Internet phone provider, abruptly ceased operations Monday and is looking to sell its assets, after two rounds of layoffs and the departures of top executives.


Karzai Leads With 56 Percent of Vote From Presidential Election

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai is leading in the country's first direct presidential election with 56 percent of the vote, according to the election Web site.


Gymnastics: Hamm relieved but bitter over medal fight

NEW YORK - Paul Hamm said he was relieved but had some bitter feelings after Thursday's decision to let him keep his Olympic all-round gymnastics gold medal.


A new kid on the block promises to give offshore outsourcing a run for its money--by routing technology work to rural America. [Outsourcing Blog]


AUSTIN, July 14 -- Lady Bird Johnson was remembered Saturday for her unfailing kindness, thoughtfulness and even thriftiness as more than 1,000 people gathered at the edge of Texas Hill Country to pay their respects to the former first lady.


Milano, 17:47 - CALCIO, MILAN; RONALDO: CON INZAGHI CI DIVERTIREMO

Ronaldo rientra con il Siena, ma già pensa a livello europeo. "FarÃ² di tutto per far vincere ...


By SETH BORENSTEIN  HOUSTON - An oxygen generator on the international space station overheated and spilled a toxic irritant Monday, forcing the three-man crew to don masks and gloves in the first emergency ever declared aboard the 8-year-old orbiting outpost.


The human toll from the earthquake-spawned tsunamis that swamped an epic swath of South Asia climbed to 26,000 dead yesterday, and with tens of thousands still missing is bound to soar even higher.


Operation frees 2 Italians in Afghanistan

Two Italian soldiers who were kidnapped in western Afghanistan over the weekend, were freed in an operation by NATO's International Security Assistance Force early Monday, Italy's defense minister said.


'Fockers' Beats Horror Flick at Box Office

The horror of meeting the in-laws beat out the fright flick at theaters this weekend. "Meet the Fockers" took in $28.5 million to remain the top movie for the third straight weekend, holding off the horror newcomer "White Noise," which debuted a strong No. 2 with $24 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.


Some in Iraq question how and why war is being waged.


French Religious Symbols Ban Cuts Two Ways

They arrived as they do every December: gaily wrapped gifts destined for children at a kindergarten in rural northern France.


Spam fighter hit with $11 million judgment

Manager of an antispam blacklist was hit with a multimillion dollar judgment, but the order may not be enforceable.


Ministro chiede a commissario impegno di Frontex e Europa


A UN official calls for more aid for Sudan's Darfur region, saying that 70,000 people have died there since March and the toll is rising by 10,000 every month.


New credit terms help boost the stock, but accounting issues linger.


The nation's storm forecasters are badly divided over claims that an aging satellite leaves America vulnerable


NAJAF/BAGHDAD, Aug 29: Sixteen Iraqis have died in US air raids on Fallujah and in battles between militia and US soldiers in the Baghdad Shia suburb of Sadr city since Saturday, a spokesman for the health ministry said in the Iraqi capital on Sunday.


LOS ANGELES  - Charlize Theron has literally risked her neck for her latest film. The Oscar-winning actress flew back to Los Angeles on Tuesday (Aug. 31) after injuring her neck while shooting


Photos: A packed hall for famed Nintendo developer

Conference center filled to capacity for Shigeru Miyamoto's speech at Game Developers Conference.


Roma, 14:43 - BASKET, LOTTOMATICA ROMA: DA GRECIA ARRIVA PLAY USA JAABER

La Lottomatica Virtus Roma ha ingaggiato il play americano Ibrahim Jaaber, 24 anni, 188 cm, che sta...


Top Iranian nuclear negotiator in South Africa to meet Mbeki

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani arrived in South Africa Sunday to meet President Thabo Mbeki to discuss nuclear issues, the foreign ministry said.


Belgium Frees 14 Detained Over Prisoner Plot

Because of a lack of evidence, 14 suspects detained over an alleged plot to free an al-Qaida prisoner were released.


NASA's improved rocket fuel tank begins trip from New Orleans to ...

A 27-ton fuel tank is making a five-day voyage across the Gulf of Mexico to NASA's Kennedy Space Center as the space agency prepares for its first space shuttle flight since the Columbia disaster in 2003.


Actress Natalie Portman is tired of getting scripts in which her character plays a stripper or a prostitute.


Protesta forestali, sit-in davanti a prefetture calabresi

Gli operai forestali della Calabria, che da giorni protestano contro i tagli previsti dalla Finanziaria, hanno organizzato oggi sit-in davanti alle cinque prefetture della regione, in concomitanza con la riunione convocata per oggi pomeriggio a Roma per


A Sri Lankan fleet lands a small catch to try to disprove fears fish have been contaminated by corpses.


The Service Employees International Union has postponed its presidential endorsement until next month, underscoring divisions within the powerful labor group over front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton, sentimental favorite John Edwards and latest star Barack Obama.


Accidents dim hopes for green nuclear option

The recent earthquake in Japan and accidents at two German power plants raise questions on the safety of nuclear energy as a cleaner alternative.


PASADENA, CALIF. - Scientists are examining the first close-up pictures of the surface of Saturn's mysterious moon, Titan. The Cassini spacecraft has sent several high-resolution images of Titan's dark and


Senior UK scientists say a government decision to withdraw funding breaches an important point of principle.


Siviglia, 15:39 - CALCIO, SPAGNA: BOULAHROUZ PASSA AL SIVIGLIA

Il Chelsea ha ceduto in prestito al Siviglia il difensore olandese Khalid Boulahrouz. Il giocatore e...


NASA's trip to China is stirring things up

Politics, morality, and military supremacy NASA officials are to visit China for the first time, with a view to possibly establishing some sort of cooperative approach to exploring space.â¦


Assad e Prodi hanno discusso assistenza a guardie siriane


A House of Lords committee is to carry out an inquiry into the potential impact of the EU reform treaty, ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary debate on its ratification.


Mickey Mouse may be 75, but age hasn't put a damper on his earning power. Last year Mickey and Disney pals Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto and Goofy grossed $5.8 billion from toys, movies and the like. That's 23% more than the year before, when Disney's Winnie the Pooh topped the list. Why the mouse's rebound? Credit hoopla and new products--including adult apparel--tied to Mickey's milestone birthday last year. For more details, stories and methodology, go to forbes.com/extra.


CAR, Chad refugees spill into east Cameroon: UNHCR

Up to 30,000 refugees fleeing conflicts  in Chad and the Central African Republic have crossed into east  Cameroon prompting the United Nations Refugee Agency to open an  office there to help them, a UNHCR official said on Thursday.


Right Ankle Tendonitis Sidelines Van Horn

DECEMBER 28, 2004 - The Milwaukee Bucks have placed forward Keith Van Horn on the injured list due to right ankle tendonitis, General Manager Larry Harris announced today.


U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen shot a 7-under-par 65 to take a one-stroke lead Tuesday over PGA champion Vijay Singh in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.


By MARCUS KABEL  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Fishermen rescued a 5-year-old girl who was thrown into lake before dawn Wednesday, and divers searched the water for another possible victim before determining the child's mother was safe.


The owner of Allerton Castle in North Yorkshire plans to rebuild parts of the building destroyed by fire.


A young man in his 20s is killed as two vehicles crash near Downpatrick, County Down.


Blair Hopeful on Iran, N. Korean Compliance

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Wednesday the international community was closer than ever to making North Korea and Iran accept its demands to halt nuclear programs.


With pine needles supplying a soft carpet, footsteps are seldom heard in these parts, which only partly explains the quiet that envelopes Karrie Webb on the eve of the 62d US Women's Open.