Rapper Exhorts FCC to OK AT&T-BellSouth Deal

By Scott Leith, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  Dec. 15--And now this -- the lobbying that surrounds the AT&T-BellSouth  deal has reached YouTube.   The source of this latest, weirdest bit of advocacy is a 26-year-old  Internet marketing consultant from Hallandale, Fla.


One of Bush Twins Will Teach Public School in D.C.

Jenna Bush, one of President Bush's 22-year-old twin daughters, will teach at a public school in Washington.


New York, 11:07 - BASEBALL, USA: GIANTS NON RINNOVANO CONTRATTO BONDS

Barry Bonds lascia i San Francisco Giants. Il 43 enne giocatore, che di recente ha stabilito il reco...


ICJ ruling on Israeli fences may lead to sanctions: Attorney General

JERUSALEM, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz said Thursday that the Hague ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israeli security fences could lead to sanctions against the country, local newspaper Ha'aretz ...


Officials Try to Clear Up Confusion About 911 Calls

Confusion about the District's revamped 911 call center has spread across the city in recent weeks as misinformation has been posted on online community message boards and city officials have spent time parsing the definition of "emergency."


US and Iraqi forces launched an offensive in Mosul last night as US forces battled pockets of resistance in Fallujah and clashes that spread northeast of Baghdad killed more than 50 people.


A.J. Graves, who had blurred vision after being poked in the eye in Butler's last game, scored 25 points Saturday and the 18th-ranked Bulldogs took the lead in the final minute for a 68-65 victory over Purdue.


Kerry, Bush launch final week of campaigning, still in dead heat

WASHINGTON : US President George W. Bush and his Democratic challenger John Kerry entered a frenzied final week of campaigning, still locked in a dead heat in polls.


Perhaps perspective can be gained from the case of another controversial historical figure.


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Per rinsaldare con i primi e dialogare con i secondi


ots news: Symantec (Deutschland) GmbH / FÃ¼hrende ...

Cupertino, Kalifornien (USA)/Mountain View, Kalifornien (USA) (ots) - Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) und VERITAS Software Corp. (Nasdaq: VRTS) haben heute angekÃ¼ndigt, dass die Unternehmen einem definitiven


Market flat; tech weakness offset energy

Stocks were little changed on Friday as weakness in semiconductor makers after a broker downgrade of Intel Corp was offset by strength in energy producers.


Chauncey Billups scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Detroit Pistons to their ninth win in a row, 94-90 over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.


No Prosecution for Dutch Baby Euthanasia - Study

Dutch doctors have ended the lives of babies born with disabilities but have not been charged despite euthanasia being illegal for children, a study said on Saturday.


There was no Commissioner's Trophy the last time the Boston Red Sox won the World Series. No commissioner, in fact. So when the Red Sox won it all for the first time since 1918, they didn't think it would be right to stick their trophy on a shelf somewhere to gather dust.


The US Army is studying a possible compromise with Halliburton Co. that might allow the company to keep several billion dollars in disputed billings for work in Iraq, defense officials said on Friday.


Short term looks OK; longer term 'unstable'

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday that the economy looks better in the short term and potentially awful in the long run.


Iniziativa viola, a suo giudizio, le norme vigenti


Palermo, 17:10 - CALCIO, PALERMO: ALLA RIPRESA ASSENTI BARZAGLI E ZACCARDO

Il Palermo ha già archiviato la sconfitta di ieri a Empoli e questa mattina è sceso in...


Cleric Headed Bali Bomb Terror Group Court Told

Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir is the head of the Jemaah Islamiyah terror group, and once told its members that shedding the blood of non-Muslims is allowed under Islamic law, a key witness told a court today.


Yukos bosses in exile, its survival in doubt

Russian oil company Yukos, with shares near all-time lows and its bosses in exile, warned last night it is being driven toward bankruptcy.


Police drummer rips band's "lame" concert

The singer in the Police jumps like  a "petulant pansy," the drummer is making a "complete hash,"  and who knows what the guitarist is doing?


Elephants on parade, bulls on the beach, bears on the bench. It's going to be quite a week on Wall Street. Although how many Wall Streeters will be around is up in the air.


Suicide Car Bomb Southwest of Baghdad Kills Nine

Nine people were killed and 13 wounded  on Wednesday when a suicide bomber rammed a car into an Iraqi  forces checkpoint south of Baghdad, a National Guard officer  said by telephone from the scene.


TV row threatens Australia Tests, warns India's cricket board

India's cricket chiefs went into an emergency huddle amid fears next month's home series against world champions Australia will be cancelled if a television rights imbroglio is not resolved.


Florida home manufacturer feels the pinch and decides to stay the course.


US Warplanes and Artillery Pound Iraq's Falluja

US warplanes and artillery pounded targets in Falluja on Sunday but there was no sign US forces had begun an offensive to storm the Iraqi rebel stronghold.


World ; N.Korea says US talks approach is ``crafty trick``

World News, SEOUL: North Korea brushed aside today Washington's suggestion that Pyongyang had much to gain from returning to talks on its nuclear programmes, saying the US approach was a ''crafty trick'' to win presidential election votes.


Nikkei a 18.163,61 punti (+0,08%). Euro a 1,3423 dollari


Five players produced nearly all the points for Kansas. One big man created most of the excitement.


Atlantic City Casinos Struck by 10,000 Workers

Some 10,000 casino workers struck seven of the 12 properties in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Friday, a day after the local union made a deal with three Trump casinos.


If purchasing software were as straightforward as buying a car, users would not have to think twice about the risk of intellectual property lawsuits.


With O.J. Simpson in jail on charges of robbery and other felonies, the best-selling book about his alleged murder confession is getting a second printing.


Poco prima il Mend aveva annunciato tre autobomba per oggiTre tecnici italiani e un libanese ancora nelle mani del gruppo                                            Nigeria, esplosioni a Port Harcourt colpiti complessi residenziali Agip e Shell


Aid teams rushed from Europe to southern Asian countries devastated by tidal waves Sunday, warning that anything less than an urgent response would add many more deaths to a toll already in the thousands.


Confectionery and drinks giant Cadbury Schweppes announces plans to cut 15% of its staff by 2011.


Court upholds most of Vonage-Verizon verdict

An appeals court on Wednesday upheld a verdict that Vonage Holdings Corp  infringed two patents held by Verizon Communications Inc .


After the tornadoes: Rebuilding a campus, piece by piece

Officials at Union University in Tennessee scour buildings for possessions, clean up debris â and plan for providing an education on a campus splintered by a tornado.


Curry demonstrated in overwhelming fashion why it stands alone atop the New England Conference Boyd Division.


By John C. Coonney  I Know a Story           John C. Coonney           Late in the spring, I took my usual walk through the Middle Creek Wildlife Area, only this time, it was later in the year than normal.  This wildlife park is run by the state.


Happy window cleaners serenade Canada spy court

Happy window cleaners provided a moment of mirth on Tuesday at a Canadian court hearing into whether an alleged Russian spy should be deported.


Protestant chief rejects bid to revive N.Ireland government

Leading Protestant politician Ian Paisley has shot down a bid to restore Northern Ireland's power-sharing executive when he rejected an offer to lead the body with a Catholic rival as his deputy.


The Polish government has said it will not seek World War II reparations from Germany, rejecting parliament's calls to reopen the controversial issue.


Mandrakesoft in Bid For EAL5 Certification

Linux vendor Mandrakesoft is teaming with a consortium of European partners in an effort to win Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 5 (EAL5), the highest security certification for defense and other highly sensitive areas of governmental IT


The Saturday Profile: For New U.N. Chief, a Past Misstep Leads to Opportunity

Incoming U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon got his new job in an unlikely manner for a man known for head-of-the-class performances.


Newcastle have confirmed that Graeme Souness has been appointed manager. He quit his post at Blackburn to accept United chairman Freddy Shepherd's offer, will take over next Monday, two days after his new


RAF Tornado jets have escorted a Greek Olympic Airlines plane to London's Stansted Airport after a suspected bomb alert forced the pilot to radio for military assistance.


Ajax reveal Liverpool have made an increased offer for Â£13.5m-rated Holland Under-21 star Ryan Babel.


Metro Atlantaâs best home mortgage rates continue to hold at historic 30-year lows this week. After being grounded last week, the airlines are raising fares again to cover escalating fuel costs.


Coverciano, 15:40 - CALCIO, SACCHI E LIPPI: SCUDETTO ALL'INTER, MA NON FACILE

Marcello Lippi e Arrigo Sacchi hanno "letto la mano" al campionato a margine del seminario per i gio...


Google Profit Up 46%, Exceeding Estimates

The Internet search giant posted profit of $1.07 billion, fueled by strong performance in its search and advertising business.


Hard bargaining begins at N.Korea nuclear talks

The United States and North Korea held "lengthy and substantive" talks on Tuesday, offering a glimmer of hope that six-party negotiations aimed at dismantling the North's nuclear programs may yield progress.


Sports Briefing | Auto Racing: Alonso Stays Focused

Fernando Alonso is not letting his teamâs involvement in a spy scandal get in the way of his quest to win a third straight Formula One title. Alonso, who drives for McLaren, clinched the pole position yesterday in qualifying for todayâs Italian Grand Prix in Monza.Alonso circled the 3.6-mile circuit in 1 minute 21.997 seconds for his second pole of the season â on the same day that Italian news media reported that he submitted evidence relating to the Ferrari spy scandal to Formula Oneâs governing body, F.I.A.The World Motor Sport Council has scheduled a hearing on the spying case for Thursday after FIA said new evidence had emerged. If found guilty of obtaining the confidential information, McLaren could face a two-year ban. McLaren and Ferrari are embroiled in a dispute over alleged espionage and attempted sabotage, after technical data about Ferrariâs cars turned up in the possession of McLarenâs chief designer.


Shares in Premier Foods  fall on concerns over problems caused by high raw material prices.


TENNIS Second-ranked Rafael Nadal , coming off a five-week layoff because of ailing knees, lost to David Nalbandian , 6-1, 6-2, yesterday in the Madrid Masters quarterfinals. This was Nadal's most lopsided defeat in three years. The Spaniard, who sat out after the US Open because of tendinitis, had five winners and 29 unforced errors against Nalbandian. "It's hard to ...


Ivory Coast Protesters Face French Troops

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast  - Hundreds of demonstrators  faced off with French troops in Abidjan on Monday after state  radio urged protesters to form a "human shield" to protect the  house of Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo.


Intel Corp.'s board of directors on Thursday tapped Paul Otellini, who has been with the company for 30 years, to replace Craig Barrett as chief executive officer in May.


Nokia Profit Drops But Sees Strong Sales

Nokia, the world's biggest cell phone maker, reported lower third-quarter earnings on Thursday after cutting prices to claw back market share, but said sales were strong as it enters the key Christmas season.


Update 5: Regulators May Oust Fannie Mae Management

Federal regulators, who are ordering Fannie Mae to take prompt action to remedy what they say are serious accounting problems, also have raised the possibility of removing top managers of the giant mortgage finance company.


Adrian Mutu has been accused by the Romanian FA president of getting carried away with fame and fortune. The striker, who has admitted taking cocaine, is back in England from Rome for more talks with Chelsea.


Napster founder introduces new file-sharing service

Shawn Fanning, founder of Napster, worldâs first file trading peer-to-peer network, is back in full force to legalize music swapping with his new venture.


Two Times journalists found that the conflict could bring them closer together when not pushing them apart.


A major NATO offensive killed more than   200 Taliban fighters in southern Afghanistan and four NATO   soldiers died in Sunday's fighting, the organization said.


No. 1 reason for Celtics' success on display in Toronto

TORONTO - The Celtics' top-ranked defense made the Raptors' offense colder than it was outside the Air Canada Centre on this snowy day.


American Airlines. the world's largest carrier, today struck back at its low-cost competitors, lowering some fares for flights, including some from LaGuardia Airport to Miami.


Dead body of Chinese hostage returns to China

The dead body of Wang Peng, the victimized Chinese hostage in Pakistan, returned to this capital city of east China's Shandong Province Saturday night.


Bird flu has killed four Egyptian women in the past week, according to Egyptian health officials and the World Health Organization.


Children who drink plenty of apple juice may be less likely to develop asthma symptoms, say scientists.


Mayor Daley is a big fan of the Dave Matthews Band, but he's not so fond of a bus driver for the group. Daley said Wednesday that prosecutors should explore bringing criminal charges against the driver, Stefan A. Wohl, 41, of Texas.


FORMER Cardiff City loan star Gary O'Neil says he was appalled by El-Hadji Diouf spitting at his Portsmouth team-mate Arjan de Zeeuw.


A car bomb exploded Wednesday on the road to the Baghdad airport, killing three people, and the US military said it found five more bodies in the northern city of Mosul.


Virgin has been told it is the frontrunner to take control of troubled bank Northern Rock, the BBC learns.


Firefox - Ready To Take On Internet Explorer?

The open-source Firefox browser is chipping away at Internet Explorer's market dominance, and analysts are saying that Internet sites should add it to their test list.


Dell Adds VGA Screen To New Axim Pocket PC's

Dell unveiled three new Axim handheld computers that combine the latest PDA technology in a dual-slot design. As part of the redesign of their Pocket PCs, Dell added a VGA screen (640x480) to the top of the line Axim X50v.


Scooby-Doo is awarded a Guinness World Record for the most episodes of a cartoon comedy series.


TV: 9 terror suspects arrested in Denmark

Police in central Denmark have arrested nine people on suspicion of planning an act of terror, Danish TV2 reported Tuesday.


Lebanese presidential vote delayed to November 12

Lebanon delayed its presidential election by nearly three weeks to November 12 on Monday to allow more time for rival pro- and anti-Syrian groups to agree on a compromise candidate.


Rich nations must not demonize us, say state funds

DAVOS, Switzerland  - The United States and other countries must not demonize sovereign wealth funds as they come to the aid of troubled U.S. banks, some of the world's biggest state-run investors said on Thursday.


Japanese F1 Grand Prix qualifying postponed by typhoon

Typhoon "Ma-on" has forced the qualifying for Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix to be rescheduled, F1 officials said Friday.


The key genes which lead the body's fight against HIV infection have been pinpointed by scientists.


Songwriter Diane Warren nurturing new artists

Songwriter Diane Warren,  who has composed chart-topping pop ballads for the likes of  Aerosmith, Celine Dion and LeAnn Rimes, is branching out into  artist development.


Stormwater Scrubbing: Conway Leaders Get a Lesson in Good Rain Management

By Tonya Root, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.  Sep. 15--CONWAY -- A hawk and three mockingbirds perched atop a power line and watched Wednesday as City Council members stood near Crabtree Canal at Oak Street at Mill Pond Road and guessed why the water appeared a chocolate color.


WAL-MART Stores, the worldâs largest retailer and owner of Asda supermarkets, said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.4 per cent in September, slightly higher than its preliminary report but still towards the low end of its forecast range.


An atheist who sued because he did not want his young daughter exposed to the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance has filed another lawsuit — this time with other parents.


Protester in chicken garb falls foul of Cairo police

An American animal rights activist dressed as a crippled chicken fell foul of Egyptian police on Saturday after staging a protest in front of the central Cairo branch of the fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).


Salerno, 18:50 - CALCIO, SERIE C1: BRINI NUOVO ALLENATORE DELLA SALERNITANA

Fabio Brini è il nuovo allenatore della Salernitana, capolista del campionato di C1/B. Il 51e...


U.S. telecom Verizon Communications Inc. clinched a deal to buy long-distance carrier MCI Inc. for $6.8 billion, outflanking rival Qwest Communications International Inc., sources familiar with the situation said Monday.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Aug 29 (PID) - Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz arrived at the Prime Minister's House on Saturday after swearing in as the country's Premier on Saturday morning.


White House Proposes Killing Spotted Owl Rival Owls at Odds

By KATHIE DURBIN  A barred owl photographed near Index, left. At right is a northern spotted owl in the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon.  The Bush administration has proposed a new way to help the threatened northern spotted owl: killing its principal rival for habitat.


Children who have a poor diet are more likely to become aggressive and anti-social, US researchers believe.


May existing home sales fall 1.2 percent: NAR

The pace of sales of existing homes  in the United States fell 1.2 percent in May, roughly in line  with expectations, according to a report from the National  Association of Realtors said on Tuesday.


Tehran - Iran has become the latest country to edge towards ditching the ubiquitous Microsoft computer operating system in favour of the open-source Linux solution, even if its refusal to abide by copyright laws means that the Islamic republic does not


Microsoft to delay advanced search technology from Longhorn

Microsoft said Friday that it is delaying the release of a new data-storage technology, named WinFS, from the next version of Windows, code-named Longhorn, in order to deliver the operating system by 2006.


Fears that the UK has a fast-growing compensation culture, fuelled by no-win no-fee law firms,  are a "myth" according to market analyst Datamonitor.


Sequestrati documenti in una Asl e in due case di cura


Rising health-care costs to hit workers in wallet

Employers face continued double-digit increases in health-care costs in 2005 and likely will require their workers to pay an even greater share of the bill, according to a new survey of more than 900 companies.


Friends, family bid final goodbye to Lady Bird Johnson

STONEWALL, Texas  - Friends and family bade a final goodbye to Lady Bird Johnson on Sunday as she was buried next to her husband, former President Lyndon Johnson, at a cemetery on the family's Texas ranch.


New home sales unexpectedly rose to an 870,000 annual sales pace in July, reversing two months of declines, and inventories eased, the Commerce Department reported.


Despite cultivating a nucleus of gifted offensive playmakers, the Redskins are missing big plays at a time when they should be prevalent.


Chirac to Meet Iraqi President for Talks

French President Jacques Chirac said that Iraq's interim president will travel to Paris early next month for talks on how France can best contribute to Iraq's reconstruction.


An alleged Puerto Rican militant facing charges in the 1983 robbery of a Connecticut armored car depot will fight extradition to the U.S. mainland, his lawyer said Monday at a hearing.


College Basketball: Illinois Defeats Wake Forest

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Sports Network) - Roger Powell Jr. scored  19 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead fifth-ranked  Illinois to a lopsided 91-73 win over No. 1 Wake Forest in the  ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Assembly Hall.


Indian shares recover some of their value after dramatic falls triggered by fears of a global economic slowdown.


Plainclothes agents broke up a Valentine's Day march by opposition activists expressing pro-European views, detaining about 10 people in the capital of the tightly controlled ex-Soviet republic of Belarus.


Airport noise instantly boosts blood pressure

Living near an airport isn't just irritating, it is also unhealthy, researchers said on Wednesday, in a study that showed loud noise instantly boosts a sleeping person's blood pressure.


Quantum Teleporting, Yes; the Rest Is Movie Magic

A screening of the movie âJumperâ at M.I.T. brought Hollywood and scientists together to discuss quantum physics and teleportation.


On the weekend of Jan. 15-16, Corey Dillon will find himself where he has never been -- the playoffs.


Tom Lehman sought out a motivational coach in an effort to lead the U.S. Ryder Cup team to its first win on European soil in 13 years.


Dopo l'assoluzione dei sei imputati la prima iniziativa di disobbedienza civile cui seguirÃ la restituzione dei soldi e delle medaglie d'oro conferite dall'allora presidente Ciampi                                          San Giuliano, protesta contro la sentenza Genitori bruciano schede elettorali                                                                                "Se Ã¨ stata colpa del terremoto e nostra che abbiamo mandato i bimbi a scuolaci sembra giusto restituire i soldi: i funerali dei nostri figli li paghiamo noi"


Eight Terror Suspects Face British Charges

Two of the suspects allegedly had surveillance plans of the Prudential Building in Newark, N.J., mentioned in the Aug. 1 U.S. terror alerts. Another was purportedly reading from the "Terrorist's Handbook," which contains recipes for preparing explosives.


The top 10 underreported technology stories of 2007

InfoWorld presents the 2007 trends and events you may have missed and their implications for the year ahead.


Defendant stays silent as Madrid bomb trial opens

MADRID - Bereaved families came face to face with 29 people charged with involvement in the deadliest al Qaeda-related attack in Europe when the Madrid train bombings trial opened on Thursday.The ...Comment


Egypt says Hamas takeover of Gaza was a coup

The bloody takeover of Gaza by Hamas was a "coup against legitimacy," Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said on Saturday, two days before he hosts a regional summit seen as an attempt to isolate the Islamist group.


Boston Archdiocese Asks Outside Panel Help

The Boston archdiocese is asking a panel of community leaders to review its ongoing reconfiguration, though the committee won't revisit the sometimes bitter parish closings that have already occurred.


Police negotiate with Athens bus hijackers

Greek police were last night continuing negotiations with two Albanian hijackers holding seven hostages aboard a bus on the outskirts of Athens.


U.S. Air Strike Kills 11 in Iraq's Falluja

A U.S. air raid, aimed at foreign fighters led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, killed 11 people and wounded 17 after a wedding party in the rebel-held Iraqi city of Falluja Friday, residents and doctors said.


Healthy options stoke Britons' hunger for ready meals

Life & style: Britons' appetite for ready meals is the biggest in Europe and is still growing, says new report.


The House's symbolic rebuke of President Bush's war strategy was just the beginning of Democrats' efforts to "right this ship," Rep. Chris Carney said Saturday.


Two U.S. representatives introduce a law to give the U.S. Federal Trade Commission authority over imposters who gain access to private telephone records.


R&B babes, Destiny's Child have taken over for Justin Timberlake to front the fast food giant McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign.


White House Pledges Probe Of Abuse Allegations

22 December 2004 -- The US White House has pledged a full investigation of fresh revelations about American military personnel allegedly abusing prisoners in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay.


Cheney once considered vice presidency "cruddy job"

Dick Cheney once considered the vice presidency a "cruddy job" but got over his misgivings and went on to be arguably the most powerful No. 2 in U.S. politics, and one of the most heavily criticized.


Emilia Mashkovtseva was just one of about 2,000 protesters who gathered outside the Ukrainian consulate on Bloor Street West Tuesday to show her disdain for the political controversy in her homeland.


Officials deny barring pro-democracy lawmaker

A top Chinese official yesterday defended his government's decision to bar a Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker from entering the mainland, saying customs authorities acted legally.


A&P in talks to buy Pathmark for about $653 million

Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc.  said on Tuesday it was in talks to acquire rival supermarket chain Pathmark Stores Inc.  for about $653 million in cash and stock.


Foley ballot notice headed for battle in Florida

The state that gave the world butterfly ballots and the hanging chad is headed for a new battle over whether and how voters should be told that disgraced former Rep. Mark Foley has dropped out of the Florida congressional race.


Oil prices ticked lower on Thursday, holding most of the previous day's gains after two car bombs in Saudi Arabia rekindled fears over Middle East supply security, one


BAGHDAD: As hopes for the release of two French journalists held by a radical Islamic group in Iraq fluctuated yesterday, a suicide car bomber killed at least 17 people outside a police academy in the northern city of Kirkuk.


For Jets, Silence on Concussions Signals Unease

Concussions are an issue throughout football, but the Jets have drawn special attention because of the teamâs institutional silence on the matter.


The House, by a vote of 280 to 141, gave final approval last night to a far-reaching tax bill that provides a rich array of breaks to manufacturing companies, energy producers and small businesses and underwrites a $10 billion buyout of American tobacco


Aleta St. James gave birth to twins on Tuesday and is believed to be the oldest American woman to do so. The proud and happy mother showed off her new born son (Gian) and daughter (Francesca) at a news conference.


Car bombers target Iraqi police; 16 killed

Military's approach comes under fire from UN representative, who questions wisdom of the push for an early election. By Sameer N. Yacoub.


Incompetence of Bush administration knows no bounds

The sheer incompetence of the Bush administration apparently knows no bounds. This week we learn that the number of our troops on the ground in Iraq was insufficient to secure 380 tons of unusually powerful


Syria begins withdrawing troops from around Beirut

Hundreds of Syrian soldiers stationed in the hills near Lebanon's capital began dismantling their bases Tuesday in an effort to appease a UN Security Council demand that all 20,000 Syrian troops leave the country.


MySpace, Facebook bantering at Web 2.0 conference

A recap of some of what was said at the event on Wednesday night.


Lebanon's cabinet defies pro-Syrian groups to hold a meeting due to approve a tribunal into ex-PM Hariri's murder.


A type of drug used to treat schizophrenia can protect brain cells from a virus that causes a fatal nervous system disorder, say experts.


Iraq Shadows Bush as he Seeks Help on Afghanistan

Escalating bloodshed and political tension in Iraq will shadow President Bush at a NATO summit this week where he hopes to persuade Europeans to do more to quell violence in Afghanistan.Comment


Active hurricane season risk grows: meteorologists

The likelihood of an above-average Atlantic hurricane season is growing as a Pacific Ocean El Nino system, which drove storms away from the Gulf Coast in 2006, ended in the past few weeks, meteorologists said on Thursday.


A 2005 letter found after the death of al-Qaeda's chief in Iraq says its leaders were in Pakistan, a US paper reports.


U.S. Basketball Team Loses for First Time Since 1988

The United States lost their first  basketball match at the Olympics since 1988 on Sunday when  Puerto Rico handed them a shock 92-73 trouncing.


Quarter of Bulgarians Ignorant of Internet-Report

Over three quarters of Bulgarians have never used the Internet, and 23 percent do not know what the word means, a survey published in daily newspaper Sega said on Thursday. Citing data from polling agency Alpha Research, Sega said 77 percent of the EU candidate country's eight million people had never been on line.


High-Res 'Last Supper' Reveals Leonardo's Secrets

A 16-billion-pixel image of the famous painting goes online after a challenging digitization process.


Q&A: Storm brewing over Starbucks disc surprises Moore

In an interview published recently  in Pitchfork, Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston Moore mentioned  that the band needed to record a new song for a Starbucks  compilation. Within minutes of his remarks hitting the  Internet, chat rooms and the band's fan sites were awash in  cries of "foul" and "sellouts."


CLEVELAND Oct. 5, 2004 - The decorative banners were red, white and blue, but Tuesday's debate between Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. John Edwards have local officials seeing green as in 20 million greenbacks.


Harry Redknapp has confirmed that he wants to appoint Jim Smith as his assistant manager at Southampton. The pair worked together at Portsmouth for more than two years before they left the club last month


I miliziani sciiti di Sadr City consegnano le armi

BAGHDAD - Il disarmo dei miliziani sciiti di Sadr City Ã¨ cominciato, lentamente ma Ã¨ cominciato, e si rafforza cosÃ¬ un poco la speranza che possa tornare la pace nel popoloso e poverissimo sobborgo di Baghdad.


The Aids epidemic is posing a serious threat to Europe's social and economic stability, warn experts.


Milano, 13:57 - CALCIO, INTER; ADRIANO: VOGLIO FARE 20 GOL

Rientrato puntuale dalle vacanze, Adriano vuole riconquistare l'Inter e tornare Imperatore: ''Mi fa ...


Russia clears way for Moscow trip by UK police

Russia on Monday cleared the way for British detectives probing the mystery poisoning of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko to visit Moscow, and promised to help their investigation.


UND Helicopter Rolls, No Injuries Reported

By Susanne Nadeau, Grand Forks Herald, N.D.  Jun. 26--A UND flight instructor and a student were not harmed this afternoon when the 1987 Bell 206 helicopter they were in overturned before take-off, officials said.   The accident happened at about 2:45 p.m.


Oil prices close at record levels amid continuing supply worries, helping to push Wall Street to a 2004 low.


The notion that forests are declining across the tropics is not proven, a study argues, because data is unclear.


An MP's call for compulsory counselling and a "cooling off" period before abortions is defeated.


Chaotic winter weather besieged China's business and farming heartland on Tuesday amid the country's worst power crisis, with one mountain road accident blamed on snow killing 25 people ahead of a major holiday.


IMMIGRATION-EUROPE:  Opening Doors to Lock Them Tighter

MADRID, Feb 7 (IPS) - The process of legalising the status of  undocumented  immigrants, which began Monday in Spain, will open  doors to foreign workers  who are already living in the country  in order to close them more tightly  against those who try to  enter in the future.


Governo prenda decisione,progetto dev'essere pronto a luglio


Birmingham. 14:41, 14:43 - ATLETICA, EUROPEI INDOOR: LEGNANTE ORO IN PESO FEMMINILE

Medaglia d'oro per Assunta Legnante nel lancio del peso femminile agli Europei indoor di Birmingham....


In a grudge match before next week's presidential caucuses, Republican Mitt Romney played it safe Saturday with a series of quick coffee-shop stops where he delivered a final pitch that was long on Iowa platitudes but short on substance.


The human embryonic stem cells available for research are contaminated with nonhuman molecules from the culture medium used to grow the cells, researchers report.


As the International Atomic Energy Agency's board met yesterday in Vienna to receive an update on the nuclear programs of North Korea


De La Hoya hopes history repeats against Hopkins

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Oscar De La Hoya will try and take a page out of the boxing history book while writing his own legend at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight.


Lindy Ruff was worried about Tim Connolly. The Buffalo coach did without the 26-year-old center for all but two games a year ago because of a severe concussion, and Connolly has already missed five games this season with an abdominal strain.


Long Shot for Reliever Is Better Than No Shot

Steven Register, who led the minor leagues in saves last season, joined the Mets in by way of the Rule 5 draft, meaning he must make the 25-man roster or be offered back to the Rockies.


Leading Iraqi parties call for elections delay: TV

More than 15 leading Iraqi parties called on Friday to delay the scheduled January elections by atleast six months, the Qatar-based al-Jazeera TV reported.


Iraq Insurgents Kill 17 in String of Attacks

TIKRIT, Iraq  - A car bomb killed seven policemen  in Saddam Hussein's home town and gunmen shot dead eight people  in a minibus south of Baghdad on Tuesday in the latest attacks  to threaten Iraq's Jan. 30 election.


Sprewell Still Selling, but Minnesota Isn't Buying

For most of a 15-minute interview before Wednesday night's game, Latrell Sprewell sat at his locker, clipped his fingernails and spoke with simmering annoyance about the latest controversy in his never-dull NBA career.


Illinois governor says he found 200,000 more doses of flu vaccine

Illinois officials have located an additional 200,000 doses of flu vaccine in Europe, Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Tuesday, but the state hasn't received federal approval to import or distribute the shot.


Roddick and Fish propel US to 2-0 lead over Belarus

Charleston, SC (Sports Network) - Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish each posted singles victories Friday to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Belarus in their best-of-five Davis Cup semifinal.


Probe Finds Jackson Urged Favoritism in HUD Contracts

An inspector general's report charges that top U.S. housing official Alphonso Jackson urged staff members to favor friends of President Bush when awarding Department of Housing and Urban Development contracts. But investigators so far have found no direct proof that Jackson's staff obeyed.


Yahoo Is Shocked, Shocked to Hear of Free-Speech Restrictions

China shouldn't punish people for expressing their political views online, says the company that provided the information to the Chinese so they could nail a dissident.


Forse ha un tumore, gli e' stato asportato un polmone


Finnish youth fined for putting teacher on YouTube

A Finnish court ruled against a  15-year-old student in a libel case on Friday after he posted a  clip of his teacher on YouTube, ordering the youth to pay 800  euros ($1,085) in damages and a 90 euro fine.


Braves use seven-run inning to overcome Brewers

The Atlanta Braves scored seven runs in the eighth inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-3 on the road on Wednesday.


A spokesman denies Uganda's northern rebels have split as the UN says a top  commander surrenders in DR Congo.


Three Dutch Police Injured in Anti-Terror Raid

Suspects sought in a Dutch anti-terrorism raid threw a hand grenade in a standoff with police on Wednesday, injuring three officers, amid a spiral of violence following the killing of an outspoken filmmaker.


Crude oil prices rise again after eight days of losses, after a US report shows stocks at their lowest since March.


When U.S. civilian authorities were rooting out Saddam Hussein loyalists, Col. Dana J.H. Pittard recruited 41 of them as advisers and encouraged them to stay in contact with the very insurgents who were fighting his men.


Microsoft Corp.'s $6 billion acquisition of online advertising group aQuantive Inc. has cleared an antitrust regulatory hurdle, the companies said Friday.


Shortly after announcing its $10.3 billion acquisition of PeopleSoft Inc. last week, Oracle Corp. wasted no time in setting out to win the confidence of former JD Edwards & Co.


The Spaniard saw Portsmouth snatch an injury-time equaliser on Tuesday night to frustrate Liverpool who had been hoping for a win after Saturday's derby defeat to Everton.


Nathan Hauritz, recalled to the Test squad for next month's highly anticipated tour of India despite his uninspiring recent form, wants to talk to former off-spinning tourists Gavin Robertson


Stretta su spesa per rientro debito pubblico al 2,8%


Rock band the Manic Street Preachers will take over radio station BBC 6 Music for a week in December.


Russia says U.N. Iran draft meets main concerns: Ifax

Russia's foreign minister said on  Tuesday a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on  Iran over its nuclear program had largely met Moscow's concerns  and could become the basis of a consensus decision.


California fire victims find long path to recovery

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


Torino, 17:47 - CALCIO, EMPOLI; CAGNI: IVALDI HA SBAGLIATO, PAZIENZA

Gigi Cagni è amareggiato per il ko dell'Empoli a Torino, ma non si nasconde dietro l'errore d...


Lawyers have filed a suit that aims to be a class action, representing all those that have had problems connecting to Xbox Live in recent weeks.


Salt Lake gets expansion team; divisions realigned for 2005

The Arena Football League Board of Directors approved Salt Lake City's expansion bid on Monday and realigned divisions for 2005 after dropping three teams.


ABC News US Clears 4 Mln Experimental Flu Shots

US health officials, taking another step to ease the season's flu shot shortage, approved the importation of up to 4 million flu shot doses from Europe on Tuesday for patients willing to sign a consent form.


Congress members vowed on Sunday to investigate the CIA's destruction of interrogation videotapes despite Justice Department advice that the agency not cooperate.


Secrecy Barring Doctors from Cancer Data -Charity

A combination of industry secrecy, lack of money and shortage of time is keeping the results of many clinical cancer trials locked away and depriving doctors of crucial information, campaigners said on Monday.


Yahoo 'launches,' in a sense, its live cam site

Yahoo Live, the search company's new live cam site, underwent what you might call an "experimental" launch last night. If the Greeks ever considered a letter that could come before "alpha," this might have been the time to use it.


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


Roma, 15:57 - CICLISMO, FUERTEVENTURA: ARRIVA IKER FLORES

Il ciclista Iker Flores si è accordato con la Fuerteventura Canarias, un team che sta nascend...


Colombo can no longer ignore LTTE killings: president:

[World News] Colombo, Sep 30 : Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga said Thursday that the government can no longer ignore a spate of killings blamed on Tamil Tiger guerrillas.


A Sport Out on the Edge Takes Aim at the Mainstream

In the primal pursuit known as mixed martial arts, Renzo Gracie may be the closest thing to a philosopher one will find.


Rabies alert in Romania after man dies from bear attack

Health authorities in central Romania have launched a rabies alert after a man died following an attack by an infected bear, medical sources said.


The Lib Dems blame Gordon Brown's 'complacency' for the Northern Rock banking crisis.


Which stocks stash their cash in a flash?


Former St. Louis Cardinal and U.S. Army Spec. Pat Tillman died unnecessarily after a series of errors and missteps by Army commanders and troops, according to dozens of documents obtained by the Post.


Indonesia's Sumatra pounded by quake, aftershocks

PADANG, Indonesia  - Indonesia's Sumatra island was pounded by aftershocks on Thursday after the world's most powerful earthquake so far this year killed at least six people and buried many more under buildings.


NATO member states reached agreement Wednesday on launching a full-blown training mission for Iraqi security forces, an official said.


Dollar mostly lower after retail sales report

The dollar lost ground against the euro and yen after data showing slower growth of US retail sales, a major driver of the economy.


Sara' interrogato anche il presidente Kaczynski


A charity worker dies after being thrown off the bonnet of his car while trying to stop it being stolen.


An advance in the shares of General Motors Corp. helped U.S. blue-chip stocks swing into positive territory in afternoon trade on Thursday after the automaker posted a stronger-than-expected rise in February sales.


Top Bush aide Dan Bartlett announces resignation

Dan Bartlett, a key member of President George W. Bush's inner circle and an aide for him going back more than 13 years, announced on Friday he is resigning as White House counselor effective July 4.


Candidates soldier on in New Hampshire blizzard

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire  - With a blizzard keeping many New Hampshire residents home, campaign staff worked the phones as a poll buoyed the U.S. presidential hopes of Republican John McCain and Democrat Hillary Clinton days before the nominating contest here.


The Grim Calculations of Retaking Fallujah

In a pep talk to US troops ahead their invasion of Fallujah on Sunday, the senior enlisted Marine in Iraq, Sgt. Major Carlton Kent drew inspiration from great Marine triumphs of the past.


Subprime lender Accredited Home in $400 mln buyout

Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co. , a struggling subprime mortgage lender, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Lone Star for $400 million, the companies said on Monday.


The US trade deficit rises to $60bn in May, fuelled by increased demand for foreign oil and cheap Chinese goods.


VATICANO - Papa Benedetto XVI agli esponenti delle comunitÃ  musulmane: ÂI rapporti ispirati a fiducia, che si sono instaurati da diversi anni fra cristiani e musulmani, non solo proseguano, ma si sviluppino in uno spirito di dialogo sincero e rispettoso, un dialogo fondato su una conoscenza reciproca sempre piÃ¹ autentica che, con gioia, riconosce i valori religiosi comuni e, con lealtÃ , prende atto e rispetta le differenzeÂ Castel Gandolfo (Agenzia Fides) - ÂSono lieto di accogliervi in questÂincontro da me auspicato per consolidare i legami di amicizia e di solidarietÃ  tra la Santa Sede e le ComunitÃ  musulmane del mondoÂ: cosÃ¬ ha iniziato il suo discorso il Santo Padre...


Turns out, Alex Rodriguez coming to the Yankees helped Derek Jeter in at least one very specific way. With Rodriguez having shifted to third base, and Cleveland's Omar Vizquel having slipped


The Bush administration is confronting security troubles on multiple fronts: a deadly spike in violence in Afghanistan, a terror attack in Syria and a deteriorating situation in western Iraq.


Paper Regrets Handling of Rumsfeld Story

US Army Spc Thomas Wilson, left, speaks to US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, not pictured, during Rumsfeld's visit to Camp Buehring, 120 km (74 miles) north of Kuwait City, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004.


World leaders meet to tackle global warming

But dear old Dubya has other plans World leaders are set to meet today to discuss the effects of climate change and possible political measures to tackle it.â¦


There WILL Be a Quiz: Weekly Markets Recap

Takeover news was front and center during the shortened trading week.


Cisco is dancing the Paso Doble around the competition.


Hopes for the release of Indian hostages, being held in Iraq, rose after the KGL said that it has met the demands of the kidnappers.


Anche la stilista Paola Fendi nell'affaire del Verano


Israel kills several Palestinians as it vows to expand an operation to stop rockets being fired from Gaza.


Il comico replica alle critiche e se la prende con "professionisti della politica, giornalisti, intellettuali""Quel milione di persone Ã¨ lo sfogo di una pentola a pressione che potrebbe scoppiare"                                          V-day, Beppe Grillo al contrattacco "Dovreste ringraziare chi era in piazza"


A tape attributed to Osama Bin Laden urges Iraqis to boycott elections scheduled for 30 January.


The boyfriend of murdered teenage model Sally Anne Bowman denies in court that he was her killer.


Libya to protect past treasures with huge eco project

In a country that is mostly desert, Libya wants to preserve a rare verdant region with archaeological treasures from the ravages of looting and encroaching urbanisation.


Tycho: The whole reason I wrote that other post was to link the new article about it at 1up, and I didn't even manage to do that - here you go. In a way, I'm glad I didn't link it before - in the intervening period, a new episode of the 1up show has dropped that has a ton of interview and video material for every part of Episode 2 - including TF2 and Portal. It's the top video on this page. Unbelievably delicious.(CW)TB


Many WiFi Cities See Tax Dollars Flying Away ; What Seemed Like a Good Idea Should Have Been Left to the Private Sector.

These days, who doesn't love high-tech, especially when it comes to communication? The Internet didn't just change the form and power of communication, it reshaped large parts of cultures around the globe.  The dot-com bust, however, threw the high-tech revolution a curve.


Esteban Batista is back in the mix with the Celtics. His agent Marc Cornstien said last Wednesday the Hawks free agent forward-center had declined an offer to sign with Boston. But yesterday, Cornstien said Boston was back under consideration by the 6-foot-10-inch, 270-pounder from Uruguay. "The situation has reopened," Cornstien said. "Boston is very much alive." Cornstien has said Indiana ...


U.S. President George W. Bush acknowledged on Thursday his Iraq strategy had made limited progress but said he would wait for a September security report before considering a change of course.


Roma, 14:47 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA: GERRARD PRIMO CAPITANO GESTIONE CAPELLO

Fabio Capello ha nominato Steven Gerrard capitano della nazionale inglese per l'amichevole in progr...


Jodie Foster's crime thriller The Brave One takes $14m (Â£7m) to top the US and Canada box office.


The FleetCenter sits in the country's fifth-biggest media market and plays host to events ranging from the Democratic National Convention to the Women's Final Four. But when it comes to renaming the arena, the deal is likely to cost less than many of the other naming-rights contracts signed over the last several years, most notably the $9.3 million a year ...


Nepal Seeks Talks to End Rebel Blockade of Capital

The fear of attack kept most vehicles off roads leading to Nepal's capital for a second day on Thursday as authorities sought talks to end a siege called by Maoist insurgents.


Trademark plaintiff drops suit vs. Google over ads

The plaintiff in a long-running trademark infringement lawsuit against Google Inc agreed on Friday to drop its case targeting the Web search advertising leader's core business, according to court filings.


Actress Sandra Bullock is awarded $7m after her dream home turned into an expensive nightmare. Plus other entertainment news in brief.


California AG says HP investigation ongoing

California State Attorney General   Bill Lockyer said on Wednesday he does not know when his office   will issue indictments in its investigation into   Hewlett-Packard Co..


INSIDE TV & RADIO; Astronaut Love Gone Awry Makes Perfect Valentine's Tale for TV News

By TIM CUPRISIN  If you're looking for the perfect all-"news" channel story, watch the unfolding saga of Lisa Nowak.


Microsoft's One-Two Punch: Longhorn in 2006, WinFS Later

Microsoft promises -- in 2006. The market expected the new desktop operating system in 2004, but the company was distracted with security concerns as it marshaled its forces to finish the Windows XP Service Pack 2.


Roma, 19:30 - PALLANUOTO, SILIPO TEAM MANAGER NAZIONALI GIOVANILI

Carlo Silipo, ex campione olimpico, mondiale ed europeo di pallanuoto, ritiratosi la scorsa estate, ...


Kanye West Receives 10 Grammy Nominations

Rapper Kanye West performs during the 4th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles, in this June 29, 2004 file photo. West has received 10 nominations during the 47th annual Grammy Awards nomination announcements Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, in Los Angeles.


Police raids in Belfast, Antrim and Down are linked to the seizure of Â£100,000 worth of counterfeit goods at a summer fair.


Police in Istanbul have clashed with Turkish right-wing demonstrators protesting against what they describe as concessions to Orthodox Christians.


Bush says US will tap emergency oil supplies

WASHINGTON -- Oil prices inched closer to $50 a barrel yesterday even as the Bush administration offered to tap the nation's emergency stockpile of crude on behalf of refiners whose supply was disrupted by Hurricane Ivan.


U.S., Europe offer four more months for Kosovo talks

The United States and European  nations hope to circulate a U.N. Security Council resolution on  Wednesday that seeks a four-month delay on a independence plan  for Kosovo in an effort to get Russia's approval.


Flat-rate mobile phone music service to compete with iPhone

InfoWorld - A U.K. startup hopes to compete with Apple's new iPhone by offering a flat-rate music service that can run on most of today's mobile phones.


Federal Relief Is Distributed in Florida Areas Hit by Storm

Federal officials today opened the first of several planned disaster recovery centers to help people after Hurricane Charley.


France's president is heading for a showdown with European finance ministers over the French economy.


Retief Goosen has cruised to a six-shot victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City in South Africa, while Aussie Stuart Appleby has tied for second.


Il magnate della Yukos in carcere e' accusato di riciclaggio


Publicist: Brady's Former GirlfriendÃÂ ExpectingÃÂ His Baby

BOSTON -- Actress Bridget Moynahan, former girlfriend of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, is pregnant and Brady is the father, Moynahan's publicist said Monday.


Giants' Bonds still stuck at homer No. 699

Barry Bonds went 0-for-2 in his quest for career homer No. 700 and drew two walks -- one of them intentional -- in the San Francisco Giants' 3-2 victory Tuesday night over the Milwaukee Brewers.


Asian shares gain as Dell earnings boost techs

Asian stocks rose on Thursday, with an index of shares outside Japan at record levels for a second successive day, as strong earnings from U.S. computer maker Dell boosted shares in technology suppliers.


A makeshift hallway outside the back door of the Shrine Auditorium was the scene of nearly as much Emmy action as the stage.


Marine guilty on lesser counts in abuse case

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A military jury acquitted a Marine major of assault and battery yesterday in connection with the death of an Iraqi prisoner, but found him guilty of two lesser counts.


Condoms of all shapes and sizes were on display at a Beijing fashion show on Wednesday featuring dresses, hats and even lollipops made of the said item.


Kosovo's incumbent President Ibrahim Rugova claims his pro-independence party won Saturday's general elections with 47 percent of the vote.


Chemical Bank Makes Changes In Trust & Investment Management Group

By Anonymous  MIDLAND - Chemical Bank Chairman David B. Ramaker, last month, announced changes to the company's executive management team. In keeping with the bank's retirement policy for senior executives, Brace M.


Music-sharing: Deep down, you know it's wrong

WITH THE Supreme Court agreeing to decide the Grokster file-sharing case, and with the music industry filing more lawsuits against downloaders, the Internet copyright wars are back in full swing.


TONY EASTLEY: A space capsule returning to earth with a payload of solar particles has crashed into the desert in Utah after its parachutes failed to open.


Heroin Holy War Pledged by Afghan President

Afghanistanâs President Hamid Karzai has declared a âholy warâ on Afghanistanâs runaway narcotics industry, calling for international aid to counter a threat he said was more dangerous than any his country has faced in more than 20 years of war.


Human activity has increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and more than doubled the risk of record-breaking hot European summers, like that of 2003, according to a new study by Peter Stott from the Met Officeâs Hadley Centre, and Daithi Stone and


US investment bank Lehman Brothers says it will cut 1,300 jobs as its scales back its US home loan business.


Scots Stephen Hendry and John Higgins will clash in the quarter-final of the British Open in Brighton.


India Says Will Study Pakistani Proposal

India will consider any formal proposal from Pakistan to settle their decades-old dispute over Kashmir, the Himalayan region at the center of two wars between the nuclear-armed neighbors, a top Indian official said Saturday.


G.M., Missing Forecasts, Is Hurt by Loss on U.S. Autos

General Motors reported third-quarter earnings that were well below Wall Street's expectations, including a loss in its North American automotive business.


Mass. heating oil prices rise to record of $2.83

The average price of heating oil in Massachusetts rose to a record $2.83 a gallon last week, up eight cents from the week before, and 47 cents, or 20 percent, higher than a year ago, the state Division of Energy Resources reported. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline was $2.68 a gallon, up two cents from the previous week, ...


Former state Sen. Gary George's alliance with the Hmong has always raised eyebrows.


ATHENS - The Russians were angry. The South Koreans were angry. The Greeks were angry. Nobody paid for it more than Paul Hamm. For 10 solid minutes, the crowd booed and whistled, creating a deafening roar.


Gary Sheffield won't find out about the American League's MVP award for another two weeks, but the Yankees' right fielder earned a Silver Slugger award on Tuesday.


Explosions reverberated across Iraq's capital and several other large cities Sunday, leaving an estimated 17 dead by early afternoon. But Iraq's first democratic election in nearly half a century was nevertheless well underway,  albeit unevenly, with visible jubilation in some areas and shuttered polling places in others.


Google Inc's first day as a public company was branded a success by many yesterday. While shares failed to reach the $135 heights anticipated over recent weeks, the IPO price of $85 per share was boosted to over $100 by the end of the day.


US House passes historic intelligence reform bill

WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved landmark legislation to revamp Americaâs intelligence network, clearing the way for major reforms aimed at preventing a repeat of the September 11 attacks.


Celebrity photographers say a new movie misrepresents them, and that hurts their feelings.


The wife of comedian Wayne Brady has filed for divorce. Mandie Brady cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending their marriage, according to court documents filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. She is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old daughter, Maile.


The fans in San Francisco went wild when Barry Bonds hit No. 750 on Friday night. In Houston, Mark Loretta's teammates swarmed the plate for a second straight night after he hit No. 69.


There will be no public inquiry into the deliberate grounding of the MSC Napoli, the government reveals.


Stress Causes Forgetfulness According To Researchers

People under stress can probably relate to the fact that they become forgetful and now, researchers have scientific evidence that explains the reason why.


UN chief says US-led Iraq war, with no Security Council approval ...

The US decision to go to war in Iraq without the approval of the UN Security Council was ''illegal,'' Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the BBC on Wednesday.


Madagascar to Distribute 15 Million Free Condoms

Impoverished Madagascar is to distribute 15 million free condoms next year to promote safe sex and halt the spread of HIV/AIDS, officials said Tuesday.


World Business Briefing | Europe: Britain: Renowned Building Sold

A London office tower known as the Gherkin was bought by IVG Immobilien, a German property company, and Evans Randall Investment Management, a British investment bank, for Â£600 million ($1.2 billion), a record for a building in the cityâs main financial district. The Swiss Reinsurance Company, the towerâs owner, said it would remain the principal tenant in the 41-story building. Swiss Re, which is based in Zurich, will book a profit of Â£250 million ($500 million) from the sale. The Gherkin was designed by Norman Foster, winner of the Pritzker Prize, and opened in 2004. The tower, formally known as 30 St. Mary Axe, is âa genuine landmark with excellent long-term letting prospects,â IVG said.


India> India to ask Pak to fulfil Musharraf's commitment to fight ...

New Delhi, Sep 3 India today said it had no hesitation in discussing Jammu ad Kashmir or any other issue with Pakistan at the Foreign Ministers' talks between the two countries here on September five-six at which it would ask Pakistan to fulfil President


easyJet loses 4.0 million pounds due to tighter airport checks

No-frills airline easyJet has said that disruption caused by increased security at airports in Britain after an alleged terror plot last month would cost it about 4.0 million pounds.


One person has died and another has been injured in a shooting in Manchester city centre.


Samsung Electronics develops world's highest-capacity SRAM chip

South Korea's Samsung Electronics said it has developed the world's highest-capacity SRAM (static random access memory) chip for high-performance networking systems.


Apple gets into the movie rental business, digitally.


The PSA bounce â Does it have clinical significance?

Using the largest known prostate cancer data set of patients treated solely with external-beam radiation in the US, radiation oncologists have examined the "PSA bounce" phenomenon and determined that it is not an indicator that men will die of prostate


Blackstone not planning to break up Hilton

Blackstone Group  said on Monday it plans to invest in recently acquired Hilton Hotels Corp and has no plans to sell any of the company's brands or major assets.


Search Engine Strategies to Host First Conference Dedicated to Local Search; Chris Sherman of SearchEngineWatch.Com to Host September 28th Event in Denver, CO

Local search is fast becoming one of the most important channels for marketers trying to reach consumers. Borrell Associates, an interactive advertising and marketing research and consulting firm, predicts that local paid search spend will grow by over 86% in 2007 to $1.8 billion.


Hamas says it has foiled Fatah plot to kill leader

A senior Hamas official in the Gaza Strip on Saturday accused rival Fatah of plotting to assassinate Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as he prayed and said the would-be suicide bomber had been arrested and had confessed.


Dow Jones a +35 punti, Nasdaq +4,5, SP 500 +4,7


Il settimanale Time ha stilato una speciale classifica


Arsenal striker Thierry Henry believes that the Gunners should receive some sort of silverware for their unbeaten record. Sunday's 5-3 win over Middlesbrough equalled Nottingham Forest's 42-game unbeaten League run.


Red Sox Nation Finally Hails Its Champions

A city long-parched for baseball vindication welcomed its conquering heroes Boston-style on Saturday morning with a parade that snaked past iconic city landmarks


Oprah and Howard Stern in 'merger of equals' As we predicted on Friday, subscription satellite radio providers Sirius and XM have announced a plan to merge in the face of rapidly propogating entertainment delivery platforms.â¦


Bergamo, 22:58 - VOLLEY, A1 FEMMINILE: BERGAMO-SANTERAMO 3-1 NELL'ANTICIPO

Nell'anticipo della 2/a giornata di ritorno del campionato di serie A1 femminile di pallavolo, la Fo...


Thailand Confirms More Bird Flu Cases in Chicken

Bird flu spread further in Thailand on  Friday, with the government confirming four new outbreaks of  the deadly disease, including one near the border with  Malaysia.


Landon Donovan, Peter Vagenas and Alan Gordon scored to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-0 rout of Chivas USA on Saturday night.


North Korea nuclear disabling on track, U.S. says

North Korea is on track to disable its nuclear program by the end of this year as its differences with the United States have mostly been resolved, a U.S. envoy said on Tuesday.


With the Red Sox in a Hole, RamÃrez Hurdles Into the Bunker

Down three games to one to the Indians in the A.L.C.S., Red Sox slugger Manny RamÃrez discussed Bostonâs potential mortality in a casual way, saying âItâs not like the end of the world.â


HAVEN, Wis. - The only birdie Vijay Singh made all day was the only one that mattered...


Italian President Giorgio Napolitano asks the Senate speaker to try to form an interim government.


The trial continues in Kansas City for former Westar executives David Wittig and Douglas Lake. Wittig's attorneys cross-examined the government's first witness, former Chief Administrative Officer Carl Koupal, on Thursday.


Palm Revenues Affected by Treo 750 Delay

Company has revised its financial forecasts for the current quarter.


Move over Atkins, merits of low-GI diet proving sweet

For a long time, fat took center stage as the object to be banished from our collective dinner plate. Then the Atkins diet came along, and carbs became Public Enemy No.


NEW YORK, Aug. 17.  The queen bee of rap, Lil'Kim, has condemned a witch-hunt against the hip-hop industry which, she says, has led to her being accused of repeatedly lying to police about the shooting of a rival rap singer's friend. She ...


A small Australian software firm is suing its critics, which is probably why it's a small software firm.


Kenyans go to the polls on Thursday in an atmosphere of suspicion, with rumours rife of vote-rigging.


Russia top offender in gas-flare emissions

WASHINGTON -- A little-known but major contributor to global warming -- gas flaring at oil wells -- has been measured for the first time using satellite imagery and shows that Russia is burning three times more gas than previous estimates, making it the world's worst offender, according to a new US study.


Moto, Montezemolo: Rossi vuole ancora vincere tanto in Gp

"Faccio i complimenti a Valentino Rossi perchÃ¨ penso che abbia tanto da vincere in moto": lo ha detto il presidente della Ferrari, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, rispondendo a una domanda, oggi a Udine, sul futuro in Maranello del neo campione del mondo di


Arbitro ferito: e' stato colpito da una moneta

ROMA - E' stata una monetina a colpire alla testa l'arbitro Anders Frisk allo stadio Olimpico di Roma. Lo conferma il questore di Roma Nicola Cavaliere, che assicura che la Digos si sta occupando di identificare il responsabile del lancio dell'oggetto.


The Pursuit of a New Career Takes Persistence

Chris Gardner's rise from homelessness to the top of the financial world is familiar to readers of his bestselling autobiography, "The Pursuit of Happyness," and the recent movie of the same name, which stars Will Smith as Gardner.


Indians complete sweep of slumping Twins

The Cleveland Indians completed a three-game sweep of the reeling Twins on Wednesday, beating Minnesota 6-2 for their 11th win in 12 games.


Cops: Loaded Gun Hid in Child's Bag: 3 Suspects Allegedly Tried to Conceal .357 Magnum in 8-Year-Old's Backpack Before Arrest

By Danielle Furfaro, Albany Times Union, N.Y.  May 31--SCHENECTADY -- Three adults were arrested for allegedly trying to stash a loaded handgun in a backpack worn by an 8-year-old boy, police said Wednesday.


At least 82 youths have died from the so-called "choking game," according to the first government count of fatalities from the tragic fad.


Six-Party Negotiations On N. Korea to Resume

Six-nation talks on ending North Korea's nuclear program will begin next Saturday morning in Beijing, two months after Pyongyang defied international pressure and conducted its first nuclear test. Such talks have been stalled for more than a year.


E' un 32enne incensurato, assassinato forse per banale lite


Sen. Joe Biden told South Carolina audiences on Sunday he expects to spend a lot of time campaigning in the state because the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination essentially will be determined by the first Southern primary.


Pioggia torrenziale su gran parte dell'Italia,  mare mosso e vento forteAutomobilista investita da una frana nell'imperiese: salvata                                          Maltempo, onda anomala a Savona Neve ad alta quota, nubifragio a Roma


Una placca permanente ricordera' lo stilista scomparso


In an exhibition of soccer powerhouses, Argentina's Hernan Crespo scores twice to knot Germany, 2-2, Wednesday in Duesseldorf.


Hong Kong's Hang Seng share index finishes the year up 39%, its biggest annual rise since 1999.


Explosions Kill at Least 13 in Gaza City

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field early Tuesday, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25 in the bloodiest strike in Gaza in months, officials from both sides said. Most of the casualties were members of the anti-Israeli militant group...


Stock index futures pointed higher on  Friday, suggesting the Nasdaq index may snap its longest losing  streak in 12 years, with Dell Inc.  and Advanced Micro  Devices Inc.  poised to boost the technology sector.


BRIDGEWATER - The inexperience was obvious. Through nearly three quarters on a very hot afternoon, Marshfield and Bridgewater-Raynham struggled on offense.


This week in my random survey of activity on the mail-lists for Linux sound & music software I'll look at two very different software drum machines and a keystroke macro that enters LilyPond music notation into an Open Office text document. And if that isn't enough I've included four thrilling screenshots and links to three entertaining audio files to entice and maintain your interest. Read on for more...


Two weeks and Â£3m to celebrate princeâs wedding

IT lasted two weeks and cost nearly Â£3m. By the standards of the royal family of one of the world's wealthiest oil-rich states, it was subdued.


Wasps give Japanese rice crackers a special sting

A Japanese fan club for wasps has added the insects to rice crackers, saying the result adds a waspish scent to the traditional fare.


A shared agenda between Northern Ireland's political parties could lead to a deal, the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has said.


Interpol joins the investigation into the poisoning of Russian ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko, officials say.


Bank Profits May Well Suffer, but Credit Crisis Hardly Leaves Them Defenseless

No one knows how large the earnings losses at banks will be, but the turmoil in the credit markets will likely hurt the industry over the next couple of financial quarters.


Diet Pill Was a Driving Force in French Drug Merger

The year's big drug-industry merger may turn out to be about using marketing muscle to fight fat.


Glaxo Faces Lawsuits from U.S. Parents Over Paxil

GlaxoSmithKline Plc is facing a number of lawsuits from U.S. parents of children and adolescents given its antidepressant Paxil, following claims the company suppressed data showing the drug increased suicidal tendencies in young people.


Torrential rain and raging winds announce the arrival of Typhoon Chaba in southern Japan.


A Never-Impolite Land Where One Never Grows Up

Marc Forster's handsome-looking film stars Johnny Depp as J. M. Barrie and Kate Winslet as the widow whose sons inspired Barrie to write "Peter Pan."


NASA Expects Shuttle Flights by the Spring

Although still more work needs to be done, NASA officials said Monday that they were close to meeting all safety requirements for getting space shuttles flying again by the spring.


Court sets aside award in Philip Morris case

A divided Supreme Court set aside on Tuesday a $79.5 million punitive damages award won by a longtime smoker's widow against Altria Group Inc.'s Philip Morris unit.


NEW YORK - A heart surgeon prepared to begin operating on former US president Bill Clinton Monday morning, after tests showed significant blockage in three or four of his arteries.


AFRICA/CONGO RD - Si conclude oggi lÂanno dedicato alla beata Anuarite Nengapeta, indicata come modello per le giovani del Congo Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides)- Coraggio, perseveranza, fedeltÃ  allÂimpegno preso, sete di santitÃ  e perdono ai suoi carnefici. Sono queste le qualitÃ  della beata Anuarite Nengapeta, della quale oggi, 1Â° dicembre, ricorre la festa liturgica, secondo quanto...


Talks in Germany to secure a breakthrough on establishing a new global trade deal have collapsed.


North Korea hints at stopping Japan talks

bones handed over then were not, as Pyongyang claimed, those of the abducted Japanese citizens. "It (North Korea) no longer feels that any DPRK-Japan inter-governmental contact is meaningful," he added.


Pounded by the competition, Frank's Nursery set to close

Before there was Home Depot for shovels and mulch, before there was JoAnn Fabrics for thread and ribbon, there was Frank's Nursery.


Youngsters Join Sea Voyage Of Peace By Martin Neville Three young...

THREE young people from the IW are taking part in a Tall Ships Youth Trust voyage to promote peace and friendship.


Ndereba And Company Out to Salvage Dented Kenyan Pride

The onus is on Catherine Ndereba, Margaret Okayo and Alice Chelangat to shore up team confidence when they lead Kenya's challenge in the women's marathon today.


Eli Lilly in Zyprexa settlement talks: report

Eli Lilly and Co  is in settlement talks with federal prosecutors regarding a civil and criminal investigation into Lilly's marketing of its top-selling schizophrenia drug Zyprexa, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.


Japanese stocks fell Wednesday after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he would resign after a string of damaging scandals and a humiliating electoral defeat.


The famous diary seems to have disappeared, along with the chardonnay and the calorie counting. But the most significant change between the first Bridget Jones movie and this sequel is not an absence but a


Cisco and Fujitsu Team on High-End Routers

Cisco Systems and Fujitsu will partner to develop high-end routers and switches for use in advanced IP networks. Initally, Fujitsu will offer co-branded products running Cisco's IOS-XR operating


Survival struggle ends for champion Barbaro

Barbaro, the horse that galloped into history with a dominating win in last year's Kentucky Derby, then broke down on national television two weeks later in the Preakness Stakes, was euthanized yesterday, ending an eight-month fight for survival.


Caffeine Intake Tied to Teens' Blood Pressure

The amount of caffeine consumed by teenagers is directly related to their daytime blood pressure -- and this effect is especially pronounced among African Americans -- researchers report.


Berlino, 17:56 - CALCIO, GERMANIA: HERTHA SALE AL COMANDO, POKER WERDER

Risultati della sesta giornata del campionato tedesco: Bochum-Eintracht 0-0 (venerdÃ¬), Amburgo-Norim...


Jackson defense in lawsuit targets checks

In the days after being fired by Michael Jackson, former associate F. Marc Schaffel rushed to issue 18 backdated checks totaling $784,000, the pop star's attorney showed Monday.


Tools wrap: Web services, e-commerce, XML touted

OCTOBER 06, 2004 (INFOWORLD) - Systinet Corp., Amazon.com Inc. and Altova GmbH this week are announcing tools geared toward development of Web services, e-commerce, and XML applications, respectively.


New computer code that exploits a recently disclosed hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser is circulating on the Internet and could allow remote attackers to take full control of vulnerable Windows machines, according to warnings from


The Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi starts building what it says is the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste car-free city.


Court ruling could halt Guantanamo trials

A former driver for Osama bin Laden may help decide the fate of dozens of Guantanamo Bay detainees, and perhaps all of them, as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on his legal challenge to the first U.S. war crimes trials since World War II.


Medicare to Cover Quit-Smoking Counseling

Medicare will soon begin paying for counseling to help people quit smoking, the US Department of Health and Human Services (news - web sites) announced.


The U.N. Security Council on Friday strongly condemned this week's car bomb blast in Beirut that targeted a U.S. Embassy vehicle, calling it a "terrorist attack" and demanding that those responsible be brought to justice.


Holmes completes double by winning 1,500

Kelly Holmes of Britain completed a rare double when she captured the Olympic gold medal in the 1,500-meter race Saturday to go with her win in the 800.


Storm Worm Sent 15 Million Pump-And-Dump E-Mails Last Month

The Storm Worm botnet network may be shrinking in size, but it managed to send out 15 million annoying audio spam messages in October.


S.Korea's Ruling Party Head Resigns on Father's Past

The chairman of South Korea's ruling Uri  Party resigned on Thursday after saying his father had served  as a military police officer during Japan's 1910-1945 colonial  rule on the peninsula.


Afghanistan, liberi i 3 dipendenti Onu sequestrati

Sono stati liberati i tre dipendenti dell'Onu sequestrati il 28 ottobre a Kabul, la nord irlandese Annetta Flanigan, il diplomatico filippino Angelito Nayan e la kosovara Shqipe Hebibi. Il ministro afghano


Rare news footage and interviews with The Beatles goes on sale through download store Wippit.


Canada Beats Finland in Four Nations Cup

LAKE PLACID, NY Nov 13, 2004 - Sarah Vaillancourt scored what proved to be the game-winning goal midway through the first period, and Canada advanced to the final of the Four Nations Cup international women's hockey tournament with a 4-1 victory over


Scotland coach Matt Williams admits he is "extremely sad" that he will be left without nine of his English-based players for the first of the Abbey Autumn Test games against Australia at Murrayfield.


Author Clive Cussler tells a US court that the film adaptation of his book Sahara was silly.


A suicide bomber drove up to an American convoy in eastern Afghanistan and blew himself up Sunday, leaving one Afghan civilian dead and two others wounded, police said.


S.Korea Hopes IAEA Will End Its Case in November

South Korea declared Saturday it has no  plans to develop or possess nuclear weapons, but said it would  pursue scientific atomic research transparently in cooperation  with the U.N. nuclear watchdog.


Swedish PM Under Fire Over Tsunami Response

Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson was defiant on Friday despite criticism his cabinet reacted too slowly to the Asian tsunami that may have killed more than 1,000 Swedes.


A little sleep cuts errors by doctors, study finds

WASHINGTON -- Young doctors made far fewer mistakes when their hours were restricted to let them get some sleep, according to the first study to directly examine the issue.


Roma, 18:17 - CALCIO: I 5 CANDIDATI A MIGLIOR GIOCATORE AFRICA 2006

Sono Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Mohamed Aboutrika, Nwanko Kanu e Samuel EtÃ²o i cinque candidati ...


Pope changes rules for electing successor

Pope Benedict announced on Tuesday he had changed the rules to elect his successor, in a move meant to ensure that future pontiffs have broad support before white smoke rises again from the Sistine Chapel.


Priest Jailed in Stalking of Conan OâBrien

A priest from Boston has been charged with stalking and harassing the talk show host Conan OâBrien.


Moore books deal to publish soldiers' letters

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- "Fahrenheit 9/11" director Michael Moore has signed a deal to publish a collection of letters sent to him by US troops stationed in Iraq.


Arctic sea ice in winter is melting far faster than before, two new NASA studies reported Wednesday, a new and alarming trend that researchers say threatens the ocean's delicate ecosystem.


Gates, in Paris, is received by President Chirac

PARIS Bill Gates was in Paris on Wednesday to meet with President Jacques Chirac of France and to sign an agreement with a UN body to improve access to information technology and training in developing countries.


Japan's Ichiro Suzuki is poised to break one of the oldest records in major league baseball.


A controversial anti-spam campaign by Lycos Europe appears to have been put on hold.


Sofia Protest Blocks Traffic to Southwest Bulgaria

Top news: 12 November 2004, Friday. Many worried citizens blocked Sofia's suburban area of Knyazhevo and the road to Southwest Bulgaria.


Goals from John Arne Riise and Luis Garcia give Liverpool the win over Charlton and fifth place in the Premiership.


The Netherlands, the New Tax Shelter Hot Spot

Forget the Cayman Islands. The new hot spot for tax shelters is the Netherlands, which has drawn assets from the Rolling Stones, U2 and Sun Microsystems.


U.S. Payrolls Drop for First Time Since 2003

Nervous employers cut 17,000 jobs in January, the first such reduction in more than four years and a sign that economy is in danger of stalling.


Letterman to return in deal with striking writers

Late-night TV host David Letterman reached a deal on Friday with the union for striking screenwriters that will let his show return to the air next week while bringing his writing staff back with him.


Fourth British soldier killed near Camp Dogwood

A fourth British soldier has been killed near Camp Dogwood in the past five days following a bomb attack on a Black Watch armoured patrol last night.


OIL SLIDES TO $46.85 A BARREL, A 2-MO. LOW

Crude oil prices continued down their slippery slope yesterday, hitting a two-month low after Iran's government took steps to dampen political tensions with the United States.


Steven Soderberghâs rethink of the â60s-kitsch caper film âOceanâs Elevenâ was far better than anyone expected: slick, funny, glitzy and hip.


New Johnson Antibiotic Fights Tuberculosis -Study

A novel antibiotic that is working  well in mice may be the first new drug enlisted in the fight  against tuberculosis in 40 years, Johnson & Johnson said on  Thursday.


I risultati dell'autopsia modificano il corso delle indaginiTra i 29 arrestati anche figli di medici e di un poliziotto                                            Raciti ucciso da un corpo contundente Migliaia di catanesi alla camera ardente                                                                                I funerali dell'ispettore saranno trasmessi in diretta su RaiUno


Parton sang for mentor in his last hours

Dolly Parton says she feels like a part of her died along with her old duet partner, Porter Wagoner.


New resident crew heads to space station this week

As humanity's continuous presence in space begins its fifth year aboard the International Space Station, the next inhabitants rocket into Earth orbit late Wednesday for a six-month expedition.


Sean Penn and Robin Wright divorcing: report

Veteran actor-director Sean Penn is divorcing his wife of 11 years, People magazine reported on its website Friday.


European Roma bid to join UN Holocaust memorial

Europe's Roma minority appealed  to the United Nations on Wednesday to be included in annual  Holocaust commemorations as recognized victims of Nazi Germany  who still suffer discrimination across the continent.


Microsoft's popular Internet Explorer has a serious rival in the Firefox browser.


La Lega ha scelto: Carraro ricandidato alla presidenza Figc. Si ...

Alla fine non c'Ã© stato nessun rinvio. L'assemblea straordinaria di Lega ha preso la sua decisione. Con 24 voti a favore (15 schede bianche, due nulle, un voto per Lotito) Franco Carraro Ã© nuovamente candidato


As custom tailor to some of the most prominent African American political and business leaders in the Washington area, Kwab Asamoah knows Michael Steele has very long arms and lean shoulders for his body type.


One of the most feared members of the Bosnian-Serb army, who was accused of decapitating between 80 and 100 Muslims in 1995 and of carrying out the


Musician Kid Rock was arrested on Sunday after a fight in a Waffle House restaurant in Atlanta just days after he scored his first No. 1 album on U.S. pop charts, police said.


Zoellick unanimously approved as World Bank chief

The World Bank on Monday unanimously approved Robert Zoellick as its president after a controversial two-year term by Paul Wolfowitz, who agreed to resign over a promotion scandal involving his companion.


Empire State Building tops public architecture poll

NEW YORK, Feb 7 (Reuters Life!) - King Kong climbed it, thousands have proposed at the top of it, and its lights change color to match special events.


A federal proposal would slash the critical habitat in Oregon, Washington and California set aside under the Endangered Species Act for the marbled murrelet, a threatened sea bird, by about 95 percent, to 221,692 acres.


African Union leaders give their support to proposed UN sanctions, including an arms ban, on Ivory Coast.


Looming election will be 'tough' says Blair

Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to dispel the assumption he will easily win a third consecutive term in office later this year, predicting the election would be a "tough, tough fight". "This election, when it ...


Barca con 400 immigrati intercettato nell'Agrigentino


For what it is â a romantic comedy about the rivalry between a jealous ghost and a flaky psychic for the love of a veterinarian â âOver Her Dead Bodyâ is not bad.


Karzai closes to final victory as vote counting passes 7 million

The interim Afghan President Hamid Karzai is moving closer to final victory as he has captured 54.3 percent of over 7 million votes counted till Sunday noon, said Afghan election commission website.


NHL Labor Dispute Threatens Hockey Season

For the second time in 10 years, the National (ice) Hockey League (NHL) has decided to lock out its players and suspend operations.


Sony's PlayStation Portable goes on sale

TOKYO - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc entered the handheld video game market Sunday with the sale of its new PlayStation Portable, pitting it against competitors ahead of the holiday sales period.


The British Medical Association in Wales calls on assembly ministers to ban cigarette vending machines.


Tracy McGrady scored 16 of his 32 points in the third quarter on Monday night to lead the Houston Rockets to a 105-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.


Two Appointed Deputy Editors for Editorial Page of The Times

The New York Times has named two deputy editorial page editors, including one who will oversee the editorial pageâs presence online.


Pakistan Says Militants on the Run, Despite Blast

NANO, Pakistan  - Pakistani forces are driving al  Qaeda-linked militants out of mountains near the Afghan border  but small attacks, such as a Saturday bomb that wounded some  soldiers, could not be ruled out, a commander said.


Spacewalkers set out to free station's jammed wing

Space shuttle  astronauts left their ship for a fourth spacewalk on Monday in  a last-ditch effort to free a jammed solar wing panel on the  International Space Station and complete every job NASA wanted  for its final flight of the year.


Paleontologiosts from the Miguel Crusafont Institute of Paleontology and the Diputacisn de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain have found a fossil of a new ape species called Pierolapithecus catalaunicus, or its close relative that might have been the last


ACLU criticizes SF's data hording proposed network

Google and EarthLink a risk to privacy The American Civil Liberties Union became the latest group to criticize a city-wide network San Francisco has proposed building with EarthLink and Google, arguing that the deal would compromise user privacy.â¦


BMW presses charges over spy photos of new MPV

BMW AG is pressing charges against unknown individuals responsible for leaking internal pictures and technical data to a German motor magazine, it said on Friday.


Brussels - Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt was in hospital on Tuesday after being involved in a traffic accident in which his vehicle overturned, Belga news agency reported.


By Michael Andersen, The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.  Feb. 19--Build a better parking lot, and the world will beat a path to your door.   Don't laugh.


December pending home sales index rose 4.9 pct

Pending sales of existing U.S. homes advanced a stronger-than-expected 4.9 percent in December, the biggest monthly gain since 2004, a real estate agents' trade association said on Thursday in a report showing some stability in the housing market.


Diner Vision Network Using Helius Technology Celebrates Second Anniversary

Helius Inc., the worldwide leader in IPTV solutions for business, today  announced the second anniversary of the Diner Vision network. Diner  Vision is a digital signage network installed in family diners across  the New York tri-state area.


EU to Bush: You Need Us to Solve World Problems

The European Union urged re-elected  President Bush on Friday to make a fresh start in transatlantic  cooperation, but internal EU differences over ties with  Washington refused to die down.


Amsterdam, 12:43 - CALCIO, MERCATO: MAKAAY DAL BAYERN AL FEYENOORD

Roy Makaay lascia il Bayern Monaco e passa al Feyenoord. L'attaccante olandese - secondo quanto scri...


Iraq forces Gates to pick new top officer

The Bush administration said on Friday it would not renominate Gen. Peter Pace as the top U.S. military officer, avoiding a contentious debate with the Democratic-led Congress over unpopular Iraq war.


Teatro, musica e danza si alterneranno dal 5 al 15 luglio


Erdogan Tells EU Not to Meddle in Turkeyâs Internal Affairs

ANKARA, 18 September 2004 - Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday warned the European Union against meddling in âTurkeyâs internal affairs.


TELECOM, MULTA DI 152 MILIONI DALL'ANTITRUST

Roma, 19 nov. (Adnkronos) - L'Antitrust sanziona Telecom per una cifra di 152 milioni di euro ''per aver abusato della propria posizione dominante sui mercati dei servizi di telecomunicazioni su rete fissa all'utenza affari''.


Survey: Half of new cars sport iPod integration

Market research firm Telematics Research Group (TRG) reports that almost 50 percent of 2007 automobile models sold in the United States will sport iPod integration. The firm calls iPod integration “the most sought after feature” by new car shoppers.


Fisheries scientists urge zero catches for cod in 2005 in the North Sea, the Irish Sea and west of Scotland.


Eli Lilly may be close to resolving a government lawsuit over improper marketing.


Japanese, S. Korean leaders agree to expand bilateral ties

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and visiting South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun agreed Friday to jointly advance bilateral exchanges and early resumption of the six-party talks.


Justice David Souter contemplated resigning from the Supreme Court because he was so upset by the decision that sealed the 2000 presidential election for George W. Bush, a new book says.


Arsenal scores Â£3m from Emirates stadium deal

Arsenal's new stadium will be named after the current sponsors of one of its biggest rivals after the football club agreed a Â£3m a year deal with Emirates Airlines.


Poland expects economy to grow 5.5 percent

The Polish government expects gross domestic product to grow by 5.4 or 5.5 percent year-on-year in 2004, the statistical office said Thursday.


The U.S. Food and Drug  Administration failed to protect the public from Merck & Co.  Inc.'s MRK.N now-withdrawn painkiller Vioxx and is incapable  of guarding America from dangerous drugs, a veteran FDA  researcher told Congress on Thursday.


Giovane pugliese ha discusso tesi su programmazione genetica


Exchange group Euronext is reported to be ready to bid for the London Stock Exchange, which rejected a German offer last week.


A Pakistani suicide bomber detonated himself in a crowded restaurant Sunday, killing 15 people and wounding 24, including an Afghan special forces commander and a district chief, the provincial governor said.


Miami, 10:29 - BASKET, NBA; MIAMI: MOURNING OUT PER TUTTA LA REGULAR SEASON

Stagione regolare finita per Alonzo Mourning. Il 37enne centro (6 punti e 3,7 rimbalzi di media in 2...


It is an accepted axiom in the NFL: Every team has problems. Coaches and team executives commiserate about them like old folks complaining about aches and pains.


Coaches hoping rivalry brings out teams' best

If you ask Boston College coach Jerry York what grade his squad deserves now that roughly a third of the season is over, he acknowledges room for improvement.


Borland Software this week stood atop its soapbox preaching the evils of software projects gone awry, with projects beset by issues such as last-minute changes and differing perspectives on the potential success of development efforts.


WASHINGTON - Denying he has painted too rosy a picture about Iraq, President Bush said Thursday he would consider sending more troops if asked, but Iraq's interim leader firmly said they weren't needed. With violence spreading, Defense Secretary Donald H...


Republican and Democratic presidential candidates are abandoning the middle ground for positions on Iraq and immigration that cater to their parties' fringes — the latest example of polarization trumping moderation in Washington.


Exploit code targets a flaw that generated a government warning last week.


Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan warns that prompt action is needed to fund pensions for the ageing US population.


NIGHTRAGE Set Title, Track Listing For New Album

NIGHTRAGE, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring singer Tomas Lindberg (THE GREAT DECEIVER, LOCKUP, DISFEAR, ex-AT THE GATES, THE CROWN), and guitarists Marios Iliopoulos (EXHUMATION) and Gus G. (DREAM ...


Detectives hunting the hit-and-run killer of a  mother say a person has been named over the incident.


Garciaparra, Dodgers hammer Rockies 14-5

The Los Angeles Dodgers were playing great while Nomar Garciaparra was on the disabled list.


Hundreds of villagers besieged a Thai military camp Wednesday demanding to know whether their relatives were among at least 78 Muslim men who officials said suffocated


Kidnappers have released two women relatives of Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, two pan-Arab satellite channels broadcast today.


Look no further than his locker and the name on his back, figured Johnny Damon, who last night was the self-designated whipping boy in the Red Sox clubhouse.


'Incredibles': Pixar Uses Its Powers for Good

It's not easy being a superhero in the invented world of Pixar's latest creation, "The Incredibles.". It was hard enough when Mr.


Israel says it has withdrawn all troops from Lebanon, fulfilling a key condition of the ceasefire with Hezbollah.


The last novel by the author Iris Murdoch reveals the first signs of Alzheimer's disease, experts say.


Grin and Bear it: Manning and James lead Colts to another rout

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Peyton Manning threw four touchdown passes and Edgerrin James ran for 204 yards with a score, as the Indianapolis Colts rolled to a 41-10 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.


Iran says Russia may not let U.S. use Azeri radar

Russia has indicated it will not allow  the United States to use a radar station in Azerbaijan for  missile defense against Iran, an Iranian foreign ministry  spokesman was quoted by the IRNA news agency as saying on  Sunday.


Keeping Things Normal for an Abnormal Event

Eli Manning took advice on how to maintain a sense of normalcy as the Super Bowl grows nearer.


Acute care hospital operator Select Medical Corp. said Monday it will be acquired by a new company formed by a private equity firm for $18 per share in cash or about $2.


Apple Enhances iBook, Cuts Prices Before Holidays

Apple Computer Inc.  on Tuesday announced a faster version of its popular iBook notebook personal computer and a less expensive model of its PowerMac desktop line, as the computer maker gears up for the holiday shopping season.


U.N. Council wary on Somali call for peacekeepers

Somalia's prime minister urged  the U.N. Security Council on Thursday to send peacekeepers to  his country, but council members told him they wanted to see  political progress toward peace first.


Off the Charts: When It Comes to House Prices, the Bloom Is Off the Cactus

Home prices are not very far below peak levels in most markets, but continued weakness could change that.


Londra, 12:17 - TENNIS, RANKING WTA: LA HANTUCHOVA TORNA NELLA TOP-TEN

Non cambiano i vertici della top ten del ranking Wta di questa settimana. La belga Justine Henin &eg...


Sorpasso di Daimler su Bmw e di Renault-Nissan su Vw


Teramo, 18:49 - BASKET, SERIE A: TERAMO CHIUDE CAMPAGNA ABBONAMENTI CON RECORD

La Siviglia Teramo (serie A) ha chiuso la campagna abbonamenti a quota 2.188 tessere, con un increme...


US files WTO complaint against India over alcohol duties

The United States filed a complaint Friday at the World Trade Organization against India, saying its duties on alcoholic beverages and other imports violate global trade rules.


Unused PC Power to Run Grid for Unraveling Disease

The World Community Grid will be introduced by I.B.M. to utilize the untapped computing power from personal computers to help unlock the genetic mysteries of diseases.


Mosca, 11:44 - TENNIS, RUSSIA: SAFIN NON GIOCHERA' FINALE DAVIS

Marat Safin non giocherà la finale di Coppa Davis contro gli Stati Uniti in programma dal 30 ...


Ex ministro chiede piu' tempo a giunta delle elezioni Camera


Weather forecasters said Hurricane Frances has weakened further. It's now a strong Category Two hurricane. At 8 pm Eastern time Friday, the storm's top sustained winds had dropped to about 105 miles an hour, with higher gusts.


Sex offender guilty in rape, murder of Florida child

A Florida jury convicted a registered sex offender on Wednesday of kidnapping, raping and murdering a 9-year-old girl who was snatched from her bed and buried alive in a plastic garbage bag.


US concerned over stalled Sino-Tibetan dialogue

The United States expressed concern Tuesday that a dialogue between representatives of Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and China has stalled for more than a year amid "extremely serious" human rights abuses in the Himalayan territory.


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The Czech government on Monday approved development aid to villages that could be affected by the placement of part of a U.S. missile defense system in the Czech Republic.


Israeli Soldier, Palestinian Militant, Killed in Gaza Fighting

Islamic militants set off explosives in a booby-trapped chicken coop today as Israeli troops approached, killing one soldier and wounding four, the army and militants said.


A holiday jet with just over 50 passengers on board returns to Manchester airport with a technical problem.


Swimming: Phelps eases into world short course 200 free final

INDIANAPOLIS, United States : Athens Olympic star Michael Phelps made a relatively relaxed start on the first day of the seventh World Short Course Swim Championship, qualifying second for the 200m freestyle final.


One of the biggest Thanksgiving rivalries in Massachusetts will add another chapter tomorrow when Foxboro and Mansfield meet to decide the Hockomock League champ. With both teams 9-0, it's the only game on the slate pitting undefeated teams on the final day of the regular season.


GM: See Red, Save Green; $7,500 Cash Back

General Motors Corp. GM.N will offer  cash rebates as high as $7,500 on some 2004 models in its new  "Red Tag" incentive program to be launched on Dec. 10 in an  effort to boost sales after two disappointing months, dealers  said on Wednesday.


Arafat's Widow Retrieves Medical Records

In this picture released by the Palestinian Authority, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, center, shakes hands with doctors at his compound in the West Bank town of Ramallah, in this Oct. 28, 2004 file photo.


Davrotic dummy drinking deterrent A York man fed up with local students has made a Dalek he can sit inside in a bid to frighten away teenage ne'er-do-wells.â¦


Barbra Streisand opened her first U.S. tour in 12 years on Wednesday with a show that ridiculed her political nemesis, President George W. Bush.


African broadcasters pump up the volume on AIDS

African television and radio  stations are planning an on-air campaign to build hope in the  face of the AIDS pandemic, in a bid to raise spirits on the  worst-hit continent where millions have died from the disease.


Niger's government is dissolved after a majority in parliament backed a no confidence vote.