OUTDOOR NOTES - The Fishing Plot (and the Ice) Thicken As Winter Finally Arrives

By Tom Meade  The bite of bitter weather hardened the ice on many of the state's shallower ponds, offering the winter's first taste of ice fishing.


Bills's Everett takes first steps, says lucky to be alive

Buffalo Bills tight-end Kevin Everett, who doctors feared would be paralyzed for life, has taken his first steps and said he felt fortunate to be alive.


Israeli violence continues in Gaza, 4 Palestinians killed

Israeli occupation forces killed four Palestinian fighters in Gaza Strip early Monday, saying that two of them were trying to cross the fenced border from the territory in a rare case of its kind, military sources said.


As hard as it might be for Yankee fans to finally disentangle themselves from Game 7 - it'll be known as just that, Game 7, now and forever - there really are reasons to get out of


Fergie: We Must Focus On Prague Before Arsenal

Sir Alex Ferguson was in buoyant mood following Unitedâs arrival in Prague on Monday afternoon. The Reds face Sparta Prague at the Toyota Stadium on Tuesday night in their third Champions League Group D game of the season.


A settembre indice a 104,5, dato migliore delle attese


Half-mile hot spot at halfway â hang on!

MARTINSVILLE - Halfway into the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup, the competition comes to a half-mile track where intensity â-nd history â - inherent.


Milano, 17:34 - CALCIO, MILAN; KAKA': CON IL CELTIC SERVE IL NOSTRO TIFO

La sfida con il Celtic si avvicina, e per passare il turno dopo lo 0-0 di Glasgow, il Milan dovr&agr...


Foreign Missionaries Find Fertile Ground in Europe

COPENHAGEN -- The "Amens!" flew like popcorn in hot oil as 120 Christian worshipers clapped and danced and praised Jesus as if He'd just walked into the room. In a country where about 2 percent of the population attend  church regularly and many churches draw barely enough worshipers to fill a si...


Britain, France, Germany Back Annan; Bush Wavers

Britain, Germany, France, Russia, and China rallied around U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday, but President Bush did not explicitly endorse the U.N. chief, under fire over suspected corruption in ...


Networks wont run church spot featuring gay couple; say ad runs contrary to company policies. By Steve Hargreaves, CNN/Money Staff Writer.


Lincoln letter on Gettysburg found at U.S. archives

An optimistic two-sentence note that Abraham Lincoln penned to his top general after the Civil War's decisive battle was unveiled on Thursday at the National Archives where it was undetected for nearly 70 years.


Norway sends F-16 jet fighters to shadow eight Russian long-range bombers in the Arctic.


Boeing, IBM Announce 10-Year Partnership

Boeing Co. and International Business Machines Corp. plan to develop advanced information technologies for the Defense Department and intelligence systems under a 10-year partnership the companies announced Monday.


Fifth Windows XP 'Lite' Country is India

Fast on the heels of its announcement that Russia would be the fourth of five countries in a pilot program of a low-cost, limited-functionality version of Windows XP, Microsoft named India as the fifth country.


Comedian Belzer to write 2 mystery books

Richard Belzer has a story to tell you — about a guy named Richard Belzer.


Microsoft, Cisco: Seeing Eye-to-Eye on Network Security

Tech giants Microsoft and Cisco have agreed to develop and promote interoperability between their respective network access technologies.


Charles Jenkins, who deserted from the US Army in Korea 39 years ago, was released Saturday from a military brig in Japan after serving 24 days.


Genova, 16:25 - CALCIO, GENOA; GASPERINI: PREZIOSI PRIMO ARTEFICE DELLA A

Dopo una settimana di festeggiamenti per la promozione in serie A, il tecnico del Genoa Gasperini tr...


Marian Hossa forces overtime, and Pascal DuPuis nets the Thrashers a 4-3 win in the tenth round of a shootout with the Devils.


Torino, 15:48 - CALCIO, JUVE; DEL PIERO: NOI SEMPRE ALL'ALTEZZA DELL'INTER

"Dispiace non esserci qualificati perchÃ© nell'arco delle due partite siamo stati all'altezza dell'In...


OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Da oggi, 20 luglio, sono aperte le iscrizioni individuali per la Giornata Mondiale della GioventÃ¹ 2008 Sydney (Agenzia Fides) - A partire da oggi, 20 luglio 2007, i pellegrini di tutto il mondo potranno iscriversi per partecipare individualmente alla Giornata Mondiale della GioventÃ¹ 2008 di Sydney. Le iscrizioni si aprono esattamente ad un anno dalla...


Israel closes Gaza crossings, blocks aid shipments

Israel tightened its closure of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip on Friday in response to cross-border rocket fire, preventing even U.N. humanitarian supplies from getting in, officials said.


Genova, 18:53 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA: TUTTI A DISPOSIZIONE DI NOVELLINO

Doppia seduta di allenamento per la Sampdoria in vista dell'esordio di campionato contro l'Empoli. T...


Floridians Would Get Tax Relief Under Senate Bill

Legislation approved by the US Senate and being sent to President George W. Bush Tuesday would allow Floridians to deduct state sales tax payments from their federal income tax returns for the next two years.


Le fasi della "pesca" nelle diverse ore della giornata. A smascherarel'anziana i filmati realizzati dai turisti che poi hanno riversato tutto in rete                                            Fontana di Trevi, ruba le monete e la donna finisce su YouTube


AUSTRALIA'S ageing cricketers have been promised they will not be axed prematurely after batsman Simon Katich became the fall guy for the second time this year.


Turkey has no more obstacles for EU entry talks: official

Turkey has no more obstacles on its path toward the European Union (EU) entry talks, said a senior EU official here Thursday. Speaking after talks with Turkish Prime Minister


The singer has released an album, which features Dutt in one of the songs.


PHPBuilder.com: Create An Online Photo Gallery

In this new article from PHPBuilder.com today, they walk you through the creation of an online photo gallery system, complete with all of the (simple) features you'd expect.    You've seen them all over the web--image galleries for your viewing pleasure! You've looked for decent image gallery software, but none of them seem to suit your needs, while others have a lot of extra features you don't need. And while you've seen some others that are just what you're looking for, you can't easily integrate them into your website. To solve this problem, I wrote my own photo gallery script and I'm going to share it with you in this article.    They start off with an overview of how the script/site will be set up, and quickly move into the HTML for the pages (the "easy part"). Once they have that and some CSS out of the way, they show some of the PHP code that will get you started. Of course, this is only part one, so you'll have to come back for the rest of the story...


Incremento del 7,8%, superiore alla media dei Paesi dell'Ue


Jabs sharpen in final week before voting

The most wide-open presidential race in a half century pushed unpredictably into a decisive new phase Wednesday, the rhetoric a bit more pointed and the appeals a tad more urgent in the final run-up to the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.


10,000 Myanmar monks protest in Mandalay

About 10,000 Buddhist monks marched through Myanmar's central city of Mandalay on Saturday, witnesses said, in one of the largest demonstrations against the country's repressive military regime since a democratic uprising in 1988.


If cast as rational rival to Cameron's man of emotion, Brown will lose

Comment is free: Jonathan Freedland: The lessons of successive US elections are clear: voters want their leaders to appeal to the heart, not just the intellect.


Siege bodes ill for Putin Rescue a catastrophe for leader and ...

WHEN it came, the end of the siege at School No1 in the small north Ossetian town of Beslan was the worst possible outcome. It was protracted, chaotic and bloody and a catastrophe not just for the families


Japan's New Public Health Problem Is Getting Big

TOKYO -- When he arrives home late from work, Keizo Takemi says, he often furtively opens the refrigerator and searches for something to quiet his growling stomach. He is about to pounce when he hears his daughter's voice. "Daaaaad," she snaps, and he guiltily closes the fridge and slinks off to bed...


Medical tests have shown that a man being held in Iraqi custody is not former president Saddam Hussein's deputy, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, Interior Ministry spokesman Sabah Kadhim said Monday.


Microsoft pitches InfoCard for businesses

New technology in Windows Vista can bring down access management barriers, according to Microsoft.


Prevede 0,40 euro per azione, si punta a delisting


Romania starts national campaign to collect funds to help Southeast Asia tsunami victims

Romanian President Traian Basescu along with the ambassadors of Southeast Asian countries accredited to Romania will attend on Friday the formal launch of a national campaign for collecting funds meant to help ...


DISASTER in Donetsk would be a catchy title, but it is unlikely that Celtic will be releasing a video of a Champions League match in which some initial bad luck was compounded by subsequent incompetence and disintegration, bringing the Parkhead side their


Londra, 13:33 - CALCIO, CHELSEA PENSA A VAN DER VAART

Il Chelsea ha nel mirino Rafael Van der Vaart. Secondo il tabloid inglese 'The Sun', il centrocampis...


Gender bias — not any biological difference between the sexes — stifles the careers of female scientists at the nation's universities, says a new report that calls for wide-ranging steps to level the playing field.


The Dow average edged up on Monday, buoyed by Wal-Mart's strong sales, but gains were capped by a drop in Microsoft Corp.  that offset fresh merger and acquisition activity.


Texas School to Offer Women's Gaming Scholarship

As part of a drive to attract more  women into the male-dominated video game industry, a program  for aspiring game developers at Southern Methodist University  will offer a women-only scholarship, organizers said on  Thursday.


A âsuper Earthâ planet has been discovered in a star system 50 light years away. It is the smallest world to be found outside our Solar System, and probably the first rocky planet found so far, astronomers revealed on Wednesday.


Stock options test trial is go Former Brocade CEO Greg Reyes and his former human resources VP Stephanie Jensen pleaded not guilty to mail and securities fraud charges in San Francisco federal court yesterday.â¦


U.S. military withdrawal end of an era in Iceland

KEFLAVIK NAVAL AIR STATION, Iceland  - The United States withdrew its last 30 military personnel from Iceland on Saturday as it shut a naval air base that in its Cold War heyday was the sixth largest town in the island nation.


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.


The PlayStation 3's potential is vast but it can't match the Xbox 360's features in its current iteration. By Chris Kohler.


Outraged workers in Germany refuse to resume production as automaker seeks to save $623.8Ma year. FRANKFURT, Germany  - General Motors management started negotiations with union leaders Monday over


Bland opening: Czechs frustrated by Finland

The Czechs would like to win the World Cup of Hockey for their late coach Ivan Hlinka. If that is to happen, they'll have to perform with much more enthusiasm and enterprise than they displayed last night.


The former policeman Alu Alkhanov capped the official announcement of his election as Chechnya's president yesterday by demanding that the separatist militant leader, Aslan Maskhadov, face trial and apologise to the Chechen people.


âCharlie Wilsonâs Warâ may be more of a hoot than any picture dealing with the bloody, protracted fight between the Soviet Army and the Afghan mujahedeen has any right to be.


Netflix Lifts Limits on Instant Net Viewing

In anticipation of Apple's move into the video rental industry, Netflix is expanding subscribers' options for watching movies and TV shows online.


Lombardia:se Formigoni candidato a Roma,si voterebbe il 3/09


Online banking and brokerage firm  E*Trade Financial Corp. ET.N on Tuesday unveiled broad cuts  to its transaction fees as part of a strategy to attract retail  investors and options traders.


INFLATION fell again in August, slipping further below the governmentâs 2 per cent target, driven down by clothing and footwear retailers failing to raise prices after a poor summer.


Property-crime numbers jumped in 2003 in some local cities, according to annual FBI crime statistics released Monday, a rise authorities blame on an increase in auto burglaries and identity theft.


PeopleSoft Rejects Oracle's 'Best' Offer

With third quarter revenues of $161 million, strong earnings per share, healthy cash flow and robust projections to back them up, PeopleSoft's directors are advising shareholders that Oracle's


One child in five will be obese in the Netherlands by 2015, according to a study carried out by the Nicis research institute in the country's major cities, the Dutch news agency ANP reported Tuesday.


Il virus della Spagnola, la terribile influenza responsabile della terribile pandemia del 1918 che seminÃ² almeno 50 milioni di morti in Europa, Ã¨ resuscitato. Ã tornato in vita grazie al lavoro di alcuni


The U.S. military warned Thursday that insurgents are adopting new tactics in a campaign to spread panic after troops uncovered a car bomb factory with propane tanks and chlorine cylinders — possible ingredients for more chemical attacks following three explosions involving chlorine.


Russians finish dominant '04 with Federation Cup victory

Russia won its first Fed Cup title yesterday by edging defending champion France 3-2 when Anastasia Myskina and Vera Zvonareva beat Marion Bartoli and Emilie Loit 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the deciding doubles match.


Five countries which received vCJD-risk blood plasma products should be named to stop the disease spreading, campaigners say.


A condizione che sia in linea con richieste internazionali


Chiti, nuovo provvedimento prima della scadenza dell'attuale


Tra i consiglieri anche Enis Togni e Walter Nones


Updated methods for calculating alcohol consumption classify many more people as drinking too much.


Army Faces Probe on No-Bid Deals With KBR

The Army has agreed to a Pentagon investigation into claims by a top contracting official that a Halliburton subsidiary unfairly won no-bid contracts worth billions of dollars for work in Iraq and the Balkans, according to Army documents obtained Sunday.


With a 27-Run Cushion, a Save Is in the Books

West Littleton was called to the mound on Wednesday night for what might be considered the easiest save in baseball history.


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says speculation over the club's ownership and the future of boss Rafa Benitez is not helping the players.


New Asthma Guidelines Issued for Pregnancies

TUESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDayNews) -- Inadequate control of asthma is a risk to a pregnant woman and her fetus, and most asthma medications are safe to use during pregnancy, say updated guidelines that emphasize asthma control in pregnant women.


By Pat Reavy Deseret Morning News  The Sandy Fire Department is the latest to urge residents to take precautions against what could potentially be a long and dangerous wildfire season -- especially those who live along the Dimple Dell gully.


West Waking Up to Dangers of Oil Addiction

Controlling growth in fuel consumption may become a strategic imperative for the West, as explosive demand growth in Asia threatens a damaging tussle for world supplies.


Terremoto: Onu chiede 130 milioni di dollari ai paesi donatori

WASHINGTON - Le Nazioni unite hanno lanciato un appello ai paesi donatori per raccogliere 130 milioni di dollari. La somma servira' per le necessita' immediate delle popolazioni nello Sri Lanka, in Indonesia


NBA Wrap: Bryant Hurt as Lakers Eclipse Cavaliers

Lamar Odom posted 24 points and Caron  Butler added 21 points and 11 rebounds to power the host Los  Angeles Lakers past the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-94 Thursday.


San Paolo, 10:49 - F1, GP BRASILE RISCHIA ESCLUSIONE NEL 2007

Il Brasile potrebbe perdere il suo Gran Premio. Paulo Scaglione, presidente della Cba (Confederazion...


Pope defuses tensions on arrival in Muslim Turkey

Pope Benedict backed Ankara's EU entry bid and said Islam was a religion of peace on Tuesday, according to Turkey's prime minister, in a bid to soothe rows over his views in the mostly Muslim state.


Across Nation, Housing Costs Rise as Burden

New Census Bureau data illustrate the crushing impact of escalating real estate prices and stagnant incomes.


Titoli tornano in Borsa, corporate governance dualistica


A United Nations envoy tells the UN Security Council that Sudan has failed to meet targets for disarming pro-government militias.


STMicro may see windfall from Stern satellite move

Shock jock Howard Stern's jump to satellite radio could create a $180 million windfall for Europe's biggest chip maker, STMicroelectronics (STM.


La Facchinetti al posto di Tom Ford Veste Gucci con dolcezza

MILANO â Prima le lacrime della paura, poi quelle della gioia. Sotto uno scrosciare di applausi e una pioggia di polvere dâoro. Debutta cosÃ¬, in modo molto umano e per niente divistico, Alessandra Facchinetti


India Prepares for Special Partnership with EU

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has hailed a European Union proposal to forge a strategic partnership with India. Mr. Singh told reporters the move is a recognition of India's growing stature and influence and India welcomes the development.


Dow Jones -0,08%, SP -0,07%, Nasdaq in calo dello 0,32%


Milano, 19:25 - Calcio, diritti tv; Galliani alla Rai: prezzo non cambierÃ

Lega all'attacco della Rai. Annunciando che la Lega prenderÃ  in esame la possibilitÃ  di vendere i di...


US may give ground in passenger data stand-off

(InfoWorld) - The U.S. may be willing to give some ground in a dispute with European regulators over access to trans-Atlantic passenger data, although reaching a compromise before a July deadline remains uncertain. The issue of how long the U.S. holds onto passenger data has been one of the sticking points in the dispute, which threatens airlines' ability to carry passengers to the U.S. without violating U.S. or European law. "I anticipate that there may well be a decrease, and perhaps even a significant decrease, in the amount of time [the passenger data] is retained," said Hugo Teufel III, chief privacy officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a meeting with journalists in Paris on Thursday. The U.S. requires airlines to hand over 34 facts about each passenger traveling from Europe, including where and how their airline ticket was purchased. The U.S. says it needs the information to help identify terrorism suspects, but some European regulators have fiercely opposed sharing their citizens' data, citing concerns about privacy. A 2004 agreement on the matter was struck down by the European Court of Justice earlier this year, and an interim agreement will expire on July 31. If a new accord isn't reached before then over the "passenger name records" (PNRs), airlines face being sued in Europe for sharing the data, or being denied landing permission in the U.S. if they do not. "I believe that there will very likely be increased privacy protections with respect to the PNR data," Teufel said on Thursday. "Whether it happens before the end of July or after the end of July is very difficult to say." He cautioned that he is not directly involved in the discussions, and would not elaborate on what the increased privacy protections might be. It was unclear if the concessions had been communicated to the European Union or would prompt it to ease its position. European parliamentarians have also expressed other concerns with the PNR system, including the amount of data being collected and the ways it will be used. A spokesman for Franco Frattini, the E.U.'s commissioner for Justice, Freedom and Security, said it would be inappropriate to comment on Teufel's remarks while the talks are ongoing. "We are in the midst of negotiations," the spokesman said via e-mail. Teufel is a political appointee responsible for privacy policies at the Department of Homeland Security. He was in Europe to meet with privacy representatives in France and Germany to gather feedback and smooth relations between the two sides. He sought to dispel what he characterized as misinformation about the PNR system. The U.S. does not ask about meal choices to identify potential Muslim travelers, he said, calling that "absolutely false." Asked if credit card data is collected, he said: "To my knowledge the department is not pushing for that." He acknowledged theÂ divisions between U.S. and European attitudes to privacy. "I think Europeans are beginning to have a better understanding of U.S. privacy and U.S. privacy laws. I don't think Europeans as a whole have a sufficient understanding now," he said. "I am not surprised when I hear from a European their often-held view that the U.S. has no privacy laws. That's just false. We do have privacy laws, we care about privacy. What we do have is a different approach to privacy and a different approach to government."


U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan won   a pledge from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Friday to   help implement a U.N. resolution that halted fighting between   Israel and Lebanon's Hizbollah group, a spokesman said.


An American Primitive, Forged in a Crucible of Blood and Oil

âThere Will Be Blood,â Paul Thomas Andersonâs epic American nightmare, arrives belching fire and brimstone and damnation to Hell.


Hewitt, Thai Fighter On Course for ATP Long Island Final

Both former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt (d. (5)Chela 6-1 in the third) and two-time Long Island defending champion Paradorn "The Thai Fighter" Srichaphan (d.


Verona, 17:43 - CALCIO, CHIEVO: BENTEGODI APERTO AD ABBONATI

Gli abbonati del Chievo potranno assistere domani all'anticipo contro il Torino. La Commissione prov...


Pilot lands safely in Ireland after transatlantic flight with empty tank

SHANNON, Ireland (CP) - A pilot flying a light aircraft from Labrador landed safely in Ireland late Friday, just seconds before the plane ran out of fuel and sputtered to a halt.


US warns media over travel to Darfur after journalist arrests

Following the arrest for espionage of a high profile US journalist in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, the State Department warned media against trying to visit the area without Khartoum's permission.


The United Nations demanded Belarus free an American arrested while working on a United Nations project in the ex-Soviet republic, but the country's spy service on Thursday insisted the man was not protected by diplomatic immunity.


Unisys announced new servers and a suite of infrastructure management software Tuesday that are aimed at giving it a bigger role to play in customers' datacenters, where it will compete more directly with Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems.


Pet Ferret Hit by an Arrow? Hereâs a Book for You

The new Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: Home Edition is a 1,345-page book likely to find readership in an animal-crazed nation.


Dichiarazioni davanti a commissione su conflitto


Suicide bomber linked to al-Qaida claims 13 lives in Baghdad on ...

An al-Qaida-linked suicide bomber blew up his vehicle Monday near cars waiting to enter the Green Zone, home to the US Embassy and Iraq's


HMRC could seize late taxpayers' cash from bank accounts

Revenue and Customs want more power Tax dodgers could soon see money owed to the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taken automatically from their bank accounts, if the revenue get their way.â¦


Powergen becomes the third big energy supplier this month to unveil price cuts for its gas and electricity customers.


Sun City, South Africa (Sports Network) - Reigning US Open champion Retief Goosen posted the only round under 70, a three-under 69, in difficult conditions Sunday to cruise to victory at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.


A pilot and his daughter are killed after their plane crashes into his in-laws' house in the US state of Indiana.


Bush win would mean victory over terror: Putin

MOSCOW  - Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a win by George W. Bush in the US election would mean victory over terror.


New swimming head coach aims to deepen men's pool

RESTORING muscle to the national men's team will be high on the agenda of Australia's new head swimming coach, Alan Thompson.


One Million PlayStation 3 Users Power Disease Research

TechWeb - The project taps into a designated game console's unused compute power to contribute to a distributed computing network.


Thievin' teen bot herder admits to infecting military computers

I was a teenage zombie master A young hacker accused of helping to corral more than 400,000 computers into a money-making botnet has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in connection with the scheme, which he admits damaged US military computers.â¦


A high school student accused of breaking into the home of a fellow classmate, then stabbing the teenager and his parents to death last month was arrested on Saturday, police said.


US Scientists Win Nobel for Smell Research

Description: American scientists Richard Axel and Linda Buck are awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on the sense of smell.


Ex-S.C. treasurer guilty in cocaine case

Former South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel, once seen as a rising political star, pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


President George W. Bush: "We all thought there was weapons there, Robin. My opponent thought there was weapons there. That's why he called him a grave threat.


Mount St. Helens Volcanic Eruptions: 1980 vs. Now

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, located 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Seattle, Washington, was so powerful it blew off the top of the mountain.


CBS's 'Survivor' Tops NBC's 'Joey' in Ratings

The newest edition of CBS reality  hit "Survivor" got off to a mighty start against NBC comedy  "Joey," beating the "Friends" spinoff and "Will & Grace"  premiere in their first matchup, according to early TV ratings  on Friday.


Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens

A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than women on the other three.


Iran's atomic defiance sets it apart: IAEA chief

Iran's failure to clear up concerns about its nuclear activities after concealing them for almost 20 years sets it apart from all other nations, the U.N. atomic watchdog chief said on Monday.


Officials left blushing over Japan blossom glitch

Japanese weather officials have been left red-faced after a computer glitch led to incorrect forecasts for the start of the cherry blossom season.


Richiesta economica conferma assestamento bilancio 2007


Movie Review | 'Rush Hour 3': Itâs Tucker vs. Chan, Round 3

The junky, clunky, grimly unfunny âRush Hour 3â isnât the worst movie of the summer. But itâs an enervating bummer nonetheless.


Parliament Says Votes in Ukraine Were Not Valid

Lawmakers failed to set a date for a new election and they cannot cancel the result, leaving the nation in confusion.


Treasuries Fall on Prospect of More Hikes

U.S. Treasury prices fell on Wednesday  after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and suggested  in its post-meeting statement that further tightening was  likely.


Thailand, after escaping the worst ravages of SARS and terror attacks, is the place of choice for APMF readers right now in our 'Best Places in Asia' survey. After more than 5,000 votes since March 2003, Thailand dominates the tourism categories (Best Business Hotel, Restaurant, Hawker Food, Tourist Resort, Bar, and Guest House) but Bali, Hong Kong, and Malaysia lead other sections such as Best Airline, Airport, City, and Tourism Destination.


Bus falls into ravine in Kashmir, 28 die, 33 hurt

An overcrowded bus skidded off a mountain road and crashed into a ravine in Kashmir on Sunday, killing at least 28 passengers and injuring 33, police said.


La storica azienda delle penne acquisisce marchio Nettuno


Battle drags on in Florida over Anna Nicole Smith

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida  - Lawyers for former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend and her mother jousted over her corpse on Tuesday, making little headway in legal skirmishing over where she should be buried.


The main reason so many people lack health insurance is because of its cost and a big reason for that cost is the explosion of expensive, medically questionable care like knee replacements and lumbar fusion procedures.


Shakira appeals for aid in storm-hit Bangladesh

Grammy Award-winning musician Shakira  appealed on Wednesday to the world community to help rebuild  schools in cyclone-devastated Bangladesh.


China Finds Eager Allies for Olympic Security

Some American companies are helping China design and install one of the most comprehensive high-tech public surveillance systems in the world.


Finding Bail 'Shockingly High,' Court Tosses Out Judge

In most courtrooms, even the most notorious defendant can count on a few basic rights. In Judge Henry R. Bauer's courtroom in Troy, NY, however, that was not always possible, the state's highest court found yesterday.


Like the campaign itself, Viktor Yushchenko's victory in Sunday's re-run of the presidential election has left Ukraine's press polarised.


Bush Seeks to Energize Supporters, Appeals to Democrats

President Bush is campaigning almost non-stop in the days leading up to next Tuesday's election, seeking to energize members of his Republican Party while appealing to Democrats who may not


Buffett to start up municipal bond insurer: report

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is  set to launch a bond insurer targeting local governments,  seeking to profit from troubled credit markets, the Wall Street  Journal reported on Friday.


Google Earth unearths a Navy blunder in California.


[Technology India]: London, Dec 26 : A massive asteroid heading for Earth has a 1-in-300 chance of smashing into the planet in 2029, according to researchers.


Opposition Supporters Leave Kiev Tent Camp

Supporters of Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko look up at the stage during a mass rally in Kiev, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004.


By Maggie Borman, The Telegraph, Alton, Ill.  Feb. 27--HARDIN -- The new Calhoun County sheriff said he hopes to fill a leadership void with a recent promotion.  Former sheriff's deputy Derek Spudich, 24, was promoted to sergeant on Feb.


Wireless computer networks could soon be running 10 times faster than they do now.


An unmanned rocket carrying three  Russian GLONASS navigation satellites took off from the Russian  cosmodrome at Baikonur in Kazakhstan on Friday, news agencies  reported.


IBM is making a big deal out of its announcement of three Power5 processor-based servers. The machines are faster than those built by competitors Hewlett-Packard and Sun.


Acquistate azioni sul mercato tra il 3 e il 9 gennaio


Ponting doesn't think much of Kiwis or winning 'myth'

RICKY PONTING believes the game's watchers have fallen for the "myth" that New Zealand know how to rattle Australia.


Roma, 15:07 - CALCIO, ARBITRI; ABETE: STRANIERI OK MA NON SOSTITUIRE NOSTRI

"Nell'ultima riunione dell'International Board si è capito che non si va verso un'accelerazio...


London Court Is Told of Wide Investigation

ONDON, Aug. 18 - A British prosecutor said Wednesday that authorities had seized 100 computers containing thousands of computer files and had issued 52 terrorism-related warrants in the investigation that led to charges against ...


Los Angeles Times - BAGHDAD — Militants said Tuesday that they had beheaded a second American hostage in as many days and threatened to kill a British captive, increasing pressure on President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to confront a recent wave of kidnappings of foreigners in the Iraqi capital.


Striking writers dropped their demand for extended jurisdiction over reality and animation work and said they wonât picket the Grammy Awards telecast.


Il corpo avvolto in una coperta e abbandonato sul greto del fiume PiaveLa donna viveva separata in casa ma i famigliari volevano scacciarla dall'appartamento                                            Treviso, uccisa a bastonate fermati il marito e i due figli


China warns the EU that it risks damaging ties unless it lifts an embargo on selling arms to Beijing.


Pour la convenance, naturellement Air France and KLM have launched a mobile phone check-in service using SMS for confirmation.â¦


Rivera Says He Plans to Return for Game 1

NEW YORK - Physically and emotionally drained after the deaths of two of his wife's relatives, Mariano Rivera planned to be ready to pitch in the American League championship series opener.   "I am going back to New York tomorrow, after the funeral, and rejoin the team," the New York Yankees' closer said Monday outside his home in Panama...


LeBron James scored 14 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter as the Cavaliers posted their second win in as many visits to Atlanta with a 111-102 triumph over the Hawks.


On prayer day worldwide, Nepal's Muslims want justice

The scene at Kathmandu's Jama Masjid that would wear a festive look and throng with the faithful during Friday prayers has changed.


Ratings for the MTV  Video Music Awards plunged 31% among viewers in the cable  network's target demographic, those aged 12-34.


Strathclyde Police arrest a man in connection with the death of a Greenock taxi driver on Tuesday night.


Sisters study to explore role of genes in breast cancer

WASHINGTON - Scientists are asking sisters of women diagnosed with breast cancer to donate samples of blood, urine, toenails and household dust to investigate causes of the disease.


From EC rules on Microsoft to a load of old bollocks

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Possible Link Between Folic Acid and Breast Cancer Found

FRIDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDayNews) -- A British study has found a possible link between taking folic acid supplements late in pregnancy and an increased incidence of breast cancer decades later.


TV Host Debbie Matenopoulos Hurt in Mishap

"Good Day Live" host Debbie Matenopoulos was briefly hospitalized after a show segment about firefighter training went awry.


Mets: Wright shares spotlight in a wild victory

Art Howe stood behind his desk, looked down at his folded scorecard and scratched his head as he gazed at all the scribblings and crossed-out names that made the card look like a 2-year-old's afternoon art project.


Agrigento, 20:09 - CALCIO, TIFOSI AKRAGAS DELUSI SCATENANO RISSA COL PRESIDENTE

Delusi dalla prova della propria squadra, l'Akragas (Eccellenza siciliana), tifosi fuori dallo stadi...


Advanced Micro Devices said it had received a subpoena regarding an investigation into possible antitrust violations in the graphics processor and card business.


High oil prices hit the US economy in the second quarter, but it has moved past this "soft patch," Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president Robert McTeer said yesterday, reinforcing views for further Fed rate hikes.


2 Arrested in Alleged NYC Subway Bomb Plot

A U.S. citizen and a Pakistani national were arrested in an alleged plot to bomb a subway station in midtown Manhattan and possibly other locations around the city, police said Saturday.


CARY, N.C. - Ohio State University has the strongest momentum of the Final Four teams in the NCAA men's soccer tournament. The Buckeyes bring a 14-game unbeaten streak (11-0-3) to their game against Massachusetts tonight, following the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest match.


DST: How to get IT vendors to give you the right time of day

With Daylight Saving Time going into effect this year on March 11, IT vendors are scrambling to prepare patches, work-arounds and other fixes for their products. Here's what some major vendors are doing.


If you want to hold tomorrow's winners, look where Mr. Market isn't.


Buenos Aires, 11:57 - CALCIO, ARGENTINA: ARBITRO MINACCIATO, GARA SOSPESA

Gimnasia la Plata-Boca Juniors, gara valida per la sesta giornata del Campionato argentino, è...


Ghana come from behind to earn a semi-final place with victory over Nigeria in a game full of drama.


In âEastern Promises,â David Cronenberg delivers the human body in all its ugliness and glory, part and parcel of a violence mediated by nothing, not even clothing.


Hancock says Grammy win is a victory for jazz

Herbie Hancock won the coveted album of the year Grammy on Sunday, becoming the first jazz instrumentalist to win the honor in more than 40 years and causing Hancock to remark "it's a new day" at the Grammys.


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Coasting to a Halt? ; Court Ruling May Slow Cambridge Project

By SCOTT VAN VOORHIS  A ruling by the state's highest court has thrown a monkey wrench into a plan to transform a stretch of East Cambridge into a new, upscale neighborhood.


SocGen was warned about rogue trader last year

Exchange officials warned Societe Generale about rogue trader Jerome Kerviel's deals late last year, a Paris prosecutor said, piling pressure on the French bank to explain why the trades were not discovered earlier.


IIT professor Jeff Terry wanted to open up the universe to his students. So he created iCCD, a Mac-based custom application that allows them to capture celestial objects in all their glory.


Un'inchiesta del Washington Post scava nel settennato del numero due della Casa Bianca. Dalla "guerra al terrore" all'ossessione della segretezza                                            Cheney, il volto oscuro del potere La vicepresidenza piÃ¹ potente della storia Usa                                                                                dal nostro corrispondente MARIO CALABRESI


Australia annuncia rafforzamento presenza militare


Secretary of State Colin Powell, on what might be his last foreign tour as the top US diplomat, arrived in The Hague today for talks with senior European Union officials.


Taipei, Aug. 24 (CNA) As Typhoon Aere slams through northern Taiwan, the 17th typhoon reported in the Pacific area this year is bringing tremendous amounts of rainfall, threatening to trigger landslides, mudflows and storm surges.


Chechen Warlord Threatens More Attacks After Beslan

Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev claimed  responsibility on Friday for the Russian school siege in which  more than 320 hostages were killed, half of them children, and  threatened further attacks by any means he saw fit.


At least 56 African migrants died this month trying to make the perilous journey across the Gulf of Aden to Yemen, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday.


Attacks kill 30 in Iraq, mourners gunned down

More than 30 people died in a string of attacks on Monday in and around Baghdad as militants kept up pressure on a U.S-backed crackdown aimed at improving security in the capital.


Al-Manar, the television station of Hizbullah terrorists, lost its satellite feed to the United States on Saturday, but it is working to overturn a new US State Department decision adding it to a list of terror organizations.


Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.   posted a 3.2 percent decline in quarterly earnings on Tuesday  as the U.S. investment bank wrote down mortgage and leveraged  loan assets, but the results beat expectations and its shares  jumped before the market opened.


Chinese authorities work to restore power to millions, as the snow-hit country begins to celebrate Lunar New Year.


Paris Hilton's publicist said Wednesday the reality television personality's missing Chihuahua Tinkerbell has been found.


Mets: Randolph vows team will have swagger, passion

Gretchen Randolph was in the kitchen of her Franklin Lakes home Wednesday evening when she heard a yell come up from her husband's office, the room they call "The Dungeon.


Tutte le 34 giornate del campionato di serie A

I rosanero passano addirittura in vantaggio con Zaccardo. Ibrahimovic salva l'imbattibilitÃ  bianconera all'inizio del 2Â° tempo. Il Palermo rallenta la fuga della Juventus. I rosanero disputano un ottimo primo


Shania Twain is only the sixth artist in US music history to sell more than 20 million copies of one album.


Calcio: l'appello di Totti 'Le famiglie allo stadio'

Il capitano: ''La cosa piÃ¹ importante è vedere il pubblico felice sugli spalti. Il calcio è solo divertimento e passione"


Fulham hit by FA charges after brawl at West Brom

Fulham are facing FA charges regarding the conduct of their players in a Premier League match at West Bromwich Albion last Saturday that included a mass brawl and three dismissals.


Retrial in Calif. dog-mauling an error, court says

A California judge was wrong to throw out a murder conviction against a San Francisco lawyer whose dogs mauled a neighbor to death, the state's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.


Gaza Violence Dents Hopes of Middle East Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said on Monday that any peace talks with Palestinian leaders depended on whether they could rein in militants, who killed five Israeli soldiers in Gaza in an attack on Sunday.


DEDHAM Coach: Jay McGuire (fourth year, 10-23). Last year's record: 8-3. Returning starters ( 12 ): Chris Strong, LB, 5-11, 220, Sr.; Adam Megnia, FB, 5-10, 190, Jr.; Matt Goyette, TB, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Eric Putney, K, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Sean Dennehy, TE, 6-3, 240, Jr.; Stephen Riley, C, 5-11, 200, Sr.; Matt Munchback, DE, 5-11, 200, Sr.; Steven Munchback, ...


Jet engine tested at 10 times speed of sound

An experimental jet engine has been  successfully tested at speeds of up to 11,000 km (6,835 miles)  per hour, or 10 times the speed of sound, during trials in  Australia's outback, defense scientists said on Friday.


Chicago Tries to Project an Olympics-Worthy Image

As the city prepares to make public a detailed explanation of its bid for the 2016 Olympics on Tuesday, organizers say such scenes help illustrate that Chicago is a global city.


By Elliot Worsell: Huddersfield's ever improving British and commonwealth cruiserweight champion Mark Hobson looks to initiate his third successful defence of the coveted titles on Friday night (December 17) ...


Come indagato per istigazione alla falsa testimonianza


FDA eyes new boxed warning on Glaxo's Avandia: WSJ

U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials are pushing for a "black box" warning of the risk of heart attack on GlaxoSmithKline Plc's diabetes drug Avandia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.


News: Shifting cyber threats menace factory floors

A new report says that external attackers have overtaken insiders as the most likely cyber threat to remote-controlled factory equipment.


10 US, 2 Iraqi Troops Dead in Falluja -US Military

Ten U.S. troops and two Iraqi troops  fighting alongside them have died in the assault to take  control of rebel-held Falluja, but senior insurgency leaders  probably escaped the city, the U.S. military said on Tuesday.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - A gruesome video posted on a Web site purported to show militants beheading a Nepalese worker and shooting 11 others in the first mass slaying of foreign hostages during the Iraqi insurgency.    If confirmed, it would raise the number of foreign workers known to have been slain by extremists to at least 22 in a terror campaign aimed at forcing foreign troops and contract workers out of the country....


Oracle's Q2 leaves Wall Street wanting more

Close those deals Oracle today learned that buying double-digit growth doesn't impress investors like it used to.â¦


PepsiCo profit up on Frito-Lay; Gatorade sales down

PepsiCo Inc.  posted a 61 percent rise in quarterly profit on Thursday on strong U.S. sales of Frito-Lay snacks, but shares fell because of weak demand for its Gatorade sports drink and a conservative forecast.


Sony is betting its latest creation, PlayStation Home, will help to quell criticism that the console falls far behind its rivals in online  support. Executives for the company announced the service at the Game Developers Conference.


Wall Street rallies for 2nd day after Fed rate cut

Stocks rose on Wednesday as investors extended a rally a day after the Federal Reserve's bold rate cut, betting that lower borrowing costs would keep the economy from slowing further and boost profits.


The Polish parliament votes to dissolve itself and call a general election, two years ahead of schedule.


Couple linked with embassy attack arrested in Indonesia

A man and his wife have been arrested in the Indonesian province of East Java with possible link to the last week's bombing outside the Australian Embassy here, police said Thursday.


Law Lords ruling backs Iraqi who died in British custody

The Law Lords ruled Wednesday that an Iraqi who died while in the custody of British troops in Basra should be protected by European rights rules.


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Charles Schwab & Co. is opening new offices that are smaller than its current branches as part of a plan to cut costs and compete with discount-brokerage rivals, the company said Thursday.


Marine Shot Dead West of Baghdad -- US Military

Unknown gunmen have shot and killed a Marine west of Baghdad, the US military said on Wednesday. The Marine was killed Tuesday while carrying out operations in Anbar, a large province west


President Bush's pick for attorney general called the interrogation technique known as "waterboarding" a repugnant practice Tuesday, but again refused to say whether it violates U.S. laws banning torture.


ASIA/CINA - Mons. Filippo Pietro Zhao Zhendong,Vescovo di Xuanhua, tenace costruttore dellÂunitÃ  della Chiesa, prima di morire stava studiando la Lettera di Papa Benedetto XVI alla Chiesa in Cina Xuanhua (Agenzia Fides) - Il 13 luglio Ã¨ deceduto, dopo anni di sofferenza per problemi cardiaci e un forte diabete, Sua Ecc. Mons. Filippo Pietro Zhao Zhendong,Vescovo di Xuanhua  nella provincia di Hebei (Cina Continentale). Il Presule, che stava p...


Sono fratelli di due delle vittime della strage di Duisburg


Economy - Thursday      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Average 30-year rates fell to 6.14% from 6.18% in the prior week. The 15-year rate averaged 5.86% vs. 5.92%, while 1-year ARMs fell to 5.47% from 5.49%. Rates are at their lowest levels so far this year, Freddie Mac said, citing worries over last week's sell-off in stocks and concerns over the slowing U.S. economy.


NEW YORK - Investors sent stocks lower Tuesday as oil prices crossed another milestone, $54 per barrel. Earnings reports from heavyweights Johnson & Johnson and Merrill Lynch & Co...


Dell and Microsoft are offering a new server toolkit that brings together Dell's OpenManage 4 server management software and Microsoft SMS 2003, used to configure and upgrade servers running Windows.


Maryland's Bid for Influence in Primaries Pays Off

Maryland officials took a political gamble when they decided to align with Virginia and the District of Columbia in scheduling the Feb. 12 event alternatively known as the "Chesapeake Primary" or the "Potomac Primary." That placed the Maryland primary on the far side of the massive 24-state voting event on Feb. 5 -- the "Super Tuesday" for the 2008 presidential nominating campaign.


This sure looked like the year Gonzaga's dominance of the West Coast Conference would be shattered.


Laos Defends Dam Project Against Environmental Critics

Communist Laos defended a billion-dollar hydro-electric project on Tuesday against activists who insist Indochina's biggest dam will be a social and environmental disaster for the tiny, impoverished nation.


Lost Israel pilot's trail led to Iran - spy papers

BERLIN, Oct 26  Missing airman Ron Arad, a national icon in Israel, was smuggled to Iran in 1996 a full decade after being shot down over Lebanon, according to a German television documentary which ...


Sony, IBM and Toshiba reveal more Cell chip plans

The four companies developing the Cell consumer electronics microprocessor have released first generation versions of a device not built on technology already in widespread use today.


Alcatel-Lucent could cut 15-20,000 jobs: report

Telecommunications gear maker Alcatel-Lucent  could cut more than 20 percent of its world-wide staff, L'Expansion weekly said on Tuesday on its Website, citing industry sources.


Adultery as a Criminal Offense May Still Have a Life in Turkey

Conservative lawmakers rebelled on Thursday and insisted on reviving a proposal to criminalize adultery, even as the Parliament neared completion of a reform package to bring


NASA to name builder of next-generation spaceship

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - The United States   begins its next step in human space flight with the   announcement by NASA on Thursday of a contractor to design and   build spaceships to fly to the moon.


Genova, 13:40 - CALCIO, SAMP; DIAGNOSI CASSANO: STIRAMENTO MUSCOLARE

Antonio Cassano ha effettuato stamane gli esami clinici per valutare l'infortunio rimediato nell'ami...


Nazionale azzurra nella storia Con la Spagna la prima finale

TAIPEI, 3 DICEMBRE 2004 - SarÃ  Italia-Spagna la finale del mondiale di calcio a 5 in corso di svogimento a Taipei. Gli azzurri si sono imposti per 7-4 sull'Argentina. Perfetta la prova della nazionale di


Low-Carb Diets Get New Year's Boost, Survey Says

The number of U.S. consumers on low-carbohydrate diets rose sharply in the first two weeks of 2005, but many Americans are likely to give up the diets as the year progresses, according to a new survey.


The US has taken the lead in the first 90 minutes in only five of 12 matches this season. But the national team has a 6-1-5 record after another stoppage-time goal, this one by Cobi Jones in the 92d minute of a 1-1 tie in Panama in a World Cup qualifier Wednesday night.


Another Setback for U.S. as Iverson Breaks His Thumb

Allen Iverson has a fractured thumb but will try to play in today's basketball game against Greece. He suffered the injury in a loss to Puerto Rico on Sunday.


The Cardinals finally have their pitching rotation figured out -- more or less. Jeff Suppan , former Fens denizen, will start Game 3 tomorrow at St. Louis with occasional pinch runner Jason Marquis going in Game 4.


Police chief 'baffled' by Cameron's 'anarchy'

A senior police officer hit back today at David Cameron's description of 'anarchy' on Britain's streets.


Yukos Said to Halt Some Exports to China

MOSCOW - Russia's Yukos oil company is suspending oil exports to the Chinese National Petroleum Corp. because it cannot afford to pay transport expenses, a news agency reported Sunday.


Alex Burrows' goal midway through the third period completed a rare third-period rally for Vancouver and the Canucks ended a frustrating four-game road trip by beating the Atlanta Thrashers 2-1 on Thursday night.


It's not too late to get your plan back on track.


Top-seeded Gaston Gaudio of Argentina reached the quarterfinals of the BellSouth Open on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over David Sanchez of Spain.


By DAVID RISING  BERLIN - German media company Bertelsmann AG has signed a "definitive agreement" to sell BMG Music Publishing Group to Vivendi for $2.09 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.


Apple Computer Inc. has struck a defiant stance with Scandinavian regulators, staunchly defending its right to make its iPod the only portable music player compatible with songs purchased from the company's iTunes music store.


Internet Sex Video Case Stirs Free-Speech Issues in Hong Kong

Several arrests in Hong Kong for posting sexually explicit images of what appear to be some of Asiaâs best-known pop stars has led to a debate over free speech on the Web.


Although Tiger Woods usually dominates the storylines going into any major championship, the world number one has been overshadowed in the build-up to this week's U.S. Open.


BAQOUBA, Iraq US troops and Iraqi forces have carried out pre-Ramadan raids in the city of Baqouba. They're trying to clear out rebels before the start of the Islamic holy month.


Pet Ferret Hit by an Arrow? Hereâs a Book for You

The new Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: Home Edition is a 1,345-page book likely to find readership in an animal-crazed nation.


Russia outhustles the American squad and deals Team USA its second consecutive loss, 3-1, Thursday night.


Thailand readies for poll unlikely to end divisions

Thai politicians wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday on the eve of a general election unlikely to resolve deep divisions since Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted in a bloodless coup last year.


They grew up listening to '70s soul, learning to break dance, wearing Nikes, watching the "Star Wars" trilogy again and again. For the French rap group IAM, the fascination with American culture started when they were kids.


Techs Push European Stocks; LSE Hits High

European equities advanced on Monday,  supported by a recovery in drug heavyweights and a rise in  Finnish mobile handset giant Nokia, but volumes were light  before the Christmas holidays.


Europe Lays Framework for Mobile Satellite TV by 2009

At the same time that the US makes its first transition to an all-digital terrestrial broadcasting system for television, member states of the European Union may all be rolling out mobile satellite services (MSS) for no less than satellite television. Imagine a Sirius/XM-style portable network, whose receivers will likely be integrated into cellular phones, on a continental scale as soon as 20 months from now.


Mario's 'Love' Rules Singles Charts Again

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - For the second week in a row,  Mario's "Let Me Love You" topped Billboard's Hot 100 singles  chart, while Ciara's "1, 2 Step" moved up one to No. 2, trading  places with Snoop Dogg's former chart-topper "Drop It Like It's  Hot."


U.S. Arrests Two in Hamas Financing Case

U.S. officials have arrested two men whom they accuse of funneling money to the Palestinian militant group Hamas for the past 15 years, the Justice Department said on Friday.


German stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse sets out its proposed  530p-a-share bid for the London Stock Exchange.


The number of adults without health insurance jumped by 2 million from 2005 to 2006, according to a new federal report.


2,500-Year-Old Hidden Burial Tomb Found in Egypt

Egypt's antiquities chief on Thursday revealed a 2,500-year-old hidden tomb under the shadow of one of Giza's three giant pyramids, containing 400 pinkie-finger-sized statues and six coffin-sized niches carved into granite rock.


Kleiner Perkins plunks money into sporty hybrid

Tesla made the electric car fancy. Now Fisker wants to do the same for the plug-in hybrid.


Teenager Killed in New Year's Musket Shoot

A teenager was killed during a rural town's New Year's tradition of firing vintage black-powder muskets into the air, but town officials declared Monday that the centuries-old ritual would continue to be celebrated.


Love shopping online but hate paying the shipping fees? You may be in luck.


Fed seen close to new communication steps

The Federal Reserve is close to  agreeing changes in its communication strategy, including  quarterly publication of internal forecasts, but it will not  adopt an inflation target any time soon, Fed sources said on  Friday.


Yahoo to test desktop search feature in January

Yahoo, Inc., world-class leader in online search queries, announced its plans to reveal desktop search feature in January, which will go through testing in the designated month.


Google's quarterly profits jump 28% to $925m but the figure is not as good as analysts had hoped for.


Report sees 7.6 million global 2007 cancer deaths

About 7.6 million people will die this year worldwide from various types of cancer, with lung cancer -- heavily driven by smoking -- killing 975,000 men and 376,000 women, the American Cancer Society said on Monday.


Edward Jones agrees to settlement over mutual fund sales practice

ST. LOUIS Brokerage firm Edward Jones agrees to a 75 (m) million dollar settlement with the federal government. The deal announced today by the US Attorney's office in St.


NEW YORKâAnti-gay groups are furious over Vice President Dick Cheney's seeming dismissal of a federal ban on gay marriage, especially because President Bush himself has gone on record supporting such a ban.


Q I just purchased a condo. Should I give a gift to my real estate agent, who negotiated the deal? And what about a gift to my lawyer, who handled the closing?


Clinton and Obama battle on Iraq in Iowa

Democratic presidential rivals  Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battled over Iraq on Tuesday,  with Clinton urging an early pullout of U.S. troops and Obama  questioning his opponents' shifting stances on the war.


Northeast Indian State Votes Amid Tight Security

GUWAHATI, India  - People braved a steady drizzle  to come out to vote in a remote northeast Indian state on  Thursday, as troops guarded polling stations in an election  being held under the shadow of violence.


Si spera in una ripresa dopo un Natale magro di vendite


In vigore da febbraio con le sfilate di Milano Moda Donna


Cargo plane with seven crew crashes near Halifax amid huge ...

HALIFAX (CP) - The tail section of a loaded cargo jet snapped off before it crashed into woods at the end of a runway at Halifax International Airport early Thursday, killing all seven crew members on board.


Initial autopsy findings on ex-model Anna Nicole Smith have not revealed why she died, US doctors say.


MOJAVE, Calif. A test pilot yesterday made a successful foray into space marked by a white-knuckle ascent in which his rocket ship rolled at least 16 times in 16 seconds.


GM, Ford Cut Production After Jan. Sales

General Motors Corp. GM.N on Tuesday  posted a marginal gain in January U.S. vehicle sales, while  Ford Motor Co. F.N reported a moderate drop, and both U.S.  automakers said they would trim production further.


Microsoft releases beta of Hyper-V virtualization technology

Microsoft today released a beta for a much-anticipated technology -- its Windows Server 2008 virtualization technology Hyper-V -- ahead of schedule.


Osama Bin Laden has a flair for dramatic timing. In October 2001, he materialized on TV screens hours after bombs began falling on Afghanistan.


WASHINGTON - A sweeping proposal from the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee to effectively dismantle the CIA drew fire Monday from congressional Democrats and mixed reviews from former intelligence officers.


US Forces Say Target Guerrillas Training in Iraq

US forces launched a "precision strike" Saturday on a building in the rebel-held Iraqi city of Falluja where 15 to 20 guerrillas were training for attacks, the American military said.


The Lib Dems are promising to introduce a maximum waiting time for community mental health care as figures show patients are facing long waits.


Schoolboy prankster Titeuf is France's new cartoon icon

As the new school term opens in France, it is hard to avoid the face of an irrepressible eight-year-old staring down from billboards and the back-end of buses with a look that mixes angelic innocence with utter mischief.


Palermo. Fermati due uomini per omicidio

09.20: Un uomo e suo figlio, Toti e Natale Mannino, titolari di un'impresa di pompe funebri a Palermo, sono stati fermati per l'omicidio di un uomo di 37 anni. La vittima Ã¨ stata aggredita e picchiata a sangue


Work Continues at 9 Berks Superfund Sites

By Darrin Youker, Reading Eagle, Pa.  Mar. 11--Since 1982, residents in Bally have had problems with contamination in their municipal water supply.  But in a few months, the federal Environmental Protection Agency finally expects to remedy the situation.


Co-CEO says EADS finishing 2006 stronger

The co-chief executive of EADS said the parent of the airplane manufacturer Airbus will be in a better position at the end of 2006 despite a turbulent year that saw major delays in the A380 superjumbo airliner program and a loss of ground to U.S. rival Boeing Co.


Miss Peru Takes Miss World Crown in China Pageant

Twenty-year-old Miss Peru was crowned Miss World on Saturday in a southern Chinese resort town, as China looks to become the regular host of an event that would have once been deemed heretical by its Communist leaders.


Time Warner hopes that separating the Internet access business will make it easier to sell, spin out, or form partnerships with the rest of AOL. But it may have to go it alone.


Pakistan Arrests Up to 10 Al Qaeda Suspects

Pakistan has arrested up to 10 al  Qaeda suspects, including two Egyptians, suspected of planning  suicide attacks against the government and the U.S. embassy,  ministers said Saturday.


Upgrading Jamaica's Cultural Shareware: Trojan Records at 40

Compilations show off the label's influence on reggae's rich history of recycling American pop songs, which helped mold today's mashup ethos.


Lung function fluctuates on a 24-hour cycle, reaching a peak for most people in late afternoon, researchers find.


Syria tested chemical arms on civilians in Darfur region: press

Syria tested chemical weapons on civilians in Sudan's troubled western Darfur region in June and killed dozens of people.


Hasselbeck brings baby son to `The View'

Elisabeth Hasselbeck took her newborn son, Taylor Thomas, to work Monday.


The Islamic militia that has seized much of southern Somalia has advanced to within 12 miles of the only town still controlled by the country's weak U.N.-backed government, an Islamic official said Wednesday.


Taliban says killed two Germans in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban movement on Saturday killed two German hostages after the group's demands were ignored, a spokesman for the militant group said.


The parents of twins speak of their grief after the two-year-olds are killed in a freak accident at home.


AL Wrap: Angels Thump Athletics to Near Playoffs

Bartolo Colon pitched seven shutout  innings and Alfredo Amezaga hit a grand slam home run as the  Anaheim Angels trounced the Oakland Athletics 10-0 in their  American League West showdown series opener Friday.


Intervista al grande attore. Nel suo ultimo film Ã¨ un malato terminale"Non penso alla morte, anche se, prima o poi, toccherÃ  a me"                                          Jack Nicholson, ribelle di successo "Sono il vecchietto che vedete"                                                                                di ARIANNA FINOS


Foreign Secretary Jack Straw on Tuesday said British spy masters have formally withdrawn the intelligence that Iraqi troops could deploy some chemical and biological weapons on 45 minutes notice, information used as a rationale for joining the U.S.-led war in Iraq.


Gamble on Aziz could backfire: Pakistani paper :

Only days to go before Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz assumes the office of prime minister, a Pakistani newspaper has cautioned that President Pervez Musharraf's gamble in choosing him for the post could backfire.


Media Quarters Get a Lift; Bush Quarters Don't Need One

P resident Bush and first lady Laura Bush are scheduled to welcome the White House press corps back to its newly refurbished digs in the West Wing on Wednesday morning. For the past 11 months, reporters have been working out of temporary quarters in the White House conference center, just west of...


Israel Expands Gaza Offensive, Kills 2 Militants

Israel poured reinforcements into the  northern Gaza Strip on Friday, expanding a ground offensive  intended to stop rocket attacks on Israeli towns and killing  two Hamas militants in a missile strike.


IL CASO. L'associazione dei piccoli comuni: in campoun pool di legali, chiediamo un risarcimento                                          Troppi ritardi, scoppia la rivolta e dalla Puglia parte la class action                                                                                In alcuni quartieri di Bari distribuzione a singhiozzo. Ma in molti centridell'entroterra la posta non arriva per venti giorni consecutividi GIULIANO FOSCHINI


Israel confirms that it has started cutting fuel supplies to Gaza, an attempt to stop the firing of militants' rockets.


Snyder Taps Management Stars for His Private Fund

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder is lining up an experienced management team to run his $750 million private-equity fund, tapping a former senior associate of the Carlyle Group and the former chairman of Rockville software maker Manugistics Group.


Australia, inspired by a rejuvenated Glenn McGrath, skittled New Zealand out for a paltry 76 in their second innings to win the first Test by an innings and 156 runs in Brisbane.


Venezuela's parliament is set to discuss for a second time President Chavez's  call for constitutional changes.


Israel's government weighs freeing funds to Abbas

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert sought cabinet approval on Sunday to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars to Mahmoud Abbas's emergency government, a step designed to undercut Hamas Islamists controlling Gaza.


European light-bulb makers said Tuesday they want to phase out the standard incandescent light bulb in eight years, replacing it with more eco-friendly, energy-efficient lamps.


Roma, 14:13 - CALCIO, GUIDO ROSSI: NON E' POSSIBILE RIMETTERLO IN CARREGGIATA

Guido Rossi, ex commissario straordinario della Figc, vede un futuro poco roseo per il calcio italia...


Fossil Ape May Be Ancestor of All Apes - Report

An ape that lived 13 million years  ago in what is now Spain may have been the last common ancestor  of all apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans and  humans, researchers said on Thursday.


A man whose son was one of four cyclists killed when a car skidded says he now feels anger towards the driver.


Genetic technique used to cut cholesterol

Scientists have used a genetic technique to cut cholesterol in mice in a groundbreaking way which could one day be used to treat a range of human illnesses.


Many stick with doc, not study, on medicine

In light of concerns that an ingredient in Aleve may drastically increase heart problems, several Wichita Falls residents have been asking about the situation.


Tokyo's Nikkei average fell 0.65 percent  to a fresh three-month closing low on Monday as crude oil  prices again hit record highs in Asian trading hours, clouding  the outlook for the global economy.


Turkey Formin Gul elected president: AK Party deputy

Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, a  respected former Islamist, won a third round of voting in parliament on Tuesday to become Turkey's next president, a ruling AK Party deputy told Reuters.


Philadelphia Expands Free Wireless Web Access Zone

Philadelphia expanded free outdoor wireless Internet access on Tuesday as part of a multimillion-dollar plan to connect the entire city by early 2006.


Spain wins Davis Cup, extends US drought

Carlos Moya defeated Andy Roddick 6-2, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (5) Sunday in Seville, Spain, to clinch Spain's second Davis Cup title, extending the US team's drought in tennis' top team competition.


Redmond says it's not a party to the new license. And those Suse Linux coupons won't get you any support guarantees.


Can't we all just get along? I mean this is getting ridiculously way out of hand. For those who haven't watched any TV in the last five days, a fight broke out in an NBA


Samsung makes preemptive investment in chip lines

Seoul - South Korea's Samsung Electronics Company, the world's largest memory chipmaker, said Monday it would invest some R136.5 billion in building new chip production lines over the next six years.


Philadelphia Eagles receiver Terrell Owens might not start in the Super Bowl, coach Andy Reid said Friday in his final news conference before the title game against the New England Patriots.


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Concert Itinerary That Includes Dreamland

A new-music group spreads its roots while keeping its indie-band identity.


Napolitano:appassionata protagonista di battaglie culturali


The UN peacekeeping force in Haiti should reach the planned 8,000 or more by the end of November, Haitian radio reported Saturday.


Radical group issues death threat against BBC journalist

The radical Palestinian group claiming to be holding Alan Johnston in Gaza issued a death threat on Sunday against the BBC newsman and renewed its demand for the release of a cleric held in Britain.


Russian President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on Tuesday that the crisis in Ukraine must be solved without foreign pressure.


Brazil Making Progress on Software Export Drive

SAO PAULO, Brazil  - Brazil's drive to increase  computer software exports is beginning to show results and the  government expects the sector to sell about $400 million abroad  this year, four times what it exported in 2001.


Old Firm postpone clash in memory of O'Donnell

Wednesday's Old Firm clash between Celtic and Rangers has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death last weekend of Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell, the Scottish Premier League (SPL) announced here on Monday.


Kerry Aide Talked to Retired Guard Officer

At the behest of CBS, an adviser to John Kerry said he talked to a central figure in the controversy over President Bush's National Guard service shortly before disputed documents were released.


Rockfish Season Will Be Shrinking: DNR Aiming to Prevent Repeat of Recent Overfishing

By Candus Thomson, The Baltimore Sun  Feb. 14--Maryland's popular and lucrative spring striped bass season will be one week shorter and a bit more complicated for Chesapeake Bay anglers this year to prevent the overfishing of the past two years that raised the ire of regulators.


Russell Crowe axes gaming machines from his club

Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has  won a lengthy battle to ban gambling machines from the Sydney  rugby league club he co-owns in a bid to make it more  family-friendly.


Sprint is canceling some fees it charges to cover its own costs and replacing them with other âregulatoryâ and âadministrativeâ fees. The money goes to Sprint, not the government.


Yasser Arafat's rule was a disaster for the Palestinians and whole Middle East when he was alive, says Heritage Foundation Middle East expert James Phillips.


Brando Ex-Business Manager Files Lawsuit

Marlon Brando's former business manager filed a $3.5 million claim against his estate, alleging the Oscar winner sexually harassed her and breached their contract by removing her as a co-executor of his will days before his death.


The Cardinals had been waiting for someone to step up and deliver the finishing blow, to squash the Dodgers' upset dreams and return them to St.


Georgia Sect Dwindles With Leader Jailed

Pyramids, obelisks and a lonely sphinx stand deserted on the Egyptian-themed compound where as many as 500 members of a quasi-religious sect lived only five years ago.


Sudan's rebels and government broke off peace talks on security in Darfur region yesterday after three weeks with little progress and no deal.


China suspends condom handout despite AIDS crisis

China's top two universities have suspended a free handout of condoms, describing the plan as inappropriate. China is grappling with AIDS but the country's top two universities do not want their students touching condoms.


Pro-Business Decision Hews To Pattern of Roberts Court

The Supreme Court set down strict guidelines yesterday for investors who want to sue company officials for fraud, another victory for business in what has been a resoundingly successful year before the nation's highest court.


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La Germania ha vinto la staffetta 4x5 km femminile disputata a La Clusaz, in Francia, valida per la ...


Crews blast loose rocks from steep canyon slopes to ensure safety

Traffic resumed Friday afternoon through Glenwood Canyon after crews cleared a section of Interstate 70 heavily damaged in a large Thanksgiving Day rockslide.


Lawmakers Urge House Vote on Intel Reform

If House GOP leaders would allow a vote on post-Sept. 11 legislation overhauling the nation's intelligence community, it would easily pass, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle predicted Sunday.


Alonso wins in Monaco with Hamilton second

Double world champion Fernando Alonso won the Monaco Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday, with team mate Lewis Hamilton completing a dominant McLaren one-two.


Bandits plunder art, churches, pubs for pricey metal

The headless body of a Ukrainian poet, night-time raids on railway depots and the theft of priceless works of art. The ingredients of a Cold War thriller?


With the passing of Labor Day weekend, the really big movies -- featuring household names, gigantic budgets and baring the burden of Oscar hopes and pretensions -- are just around the corner.


Two-time defending champion Paradorn Srichaphan rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over Joachim Johansson Friday to reach the semifinals of the TD Waterhouse Cup.


The auto parts maker reversed a year-earlier loss, supported by strength in its business outside North America and a broad restructuring.


The co-chairmen of the nonpartisan presidential debate commission told representatives for President Bush and Sen. John Kerry on Wednesday that they must act immediately to finalize details for the debates, the first scheduled in just over two weeks.


Taiwan's Acer picks a European as president

TAIPEI Acer, the Taiwan computer company, named Gianfranco Lanci of Italy as its president on Wednesday, an appointment that signals the company's ambitions to expand its global market share.


Man Utd have their Premiership lead cut to two points after Alan Curbishley masterminds a win in his first game in charge of West Ham.


Leading Middle School Students to Career and Technical Education

By Anonymous  FULFILLING ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION from high school increasingly means that planning must begin well before students enter high school.


Shaq vs. Kobe drew the highest rating in six years for a regular-season NBA game. The overnight rating for the Miami Heat's 104-102 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on ABC on Christmas Day was 8.0.


For nearly 10 years, Alastair Campbell was Tony Blair's right hand man. No wonder the imminent publication of his diaries is creating anxiety among British politicos


Iraqi Expatriates Get More Time to Register to Vote

Iraqi expatriates, some of whom may have failed to register to vote in their homeland's upcoming national election because of weather conditions or a recent Muslim holiday, have been given two more days to do so.


Group says it released a Canadian hostage in Iraq

A militant group said Thursday it had released a Canadian hostage, claiming that her company had met its demand to withdraw from Iraq.


Update: Omnipod beefs up instant messaging service

Omnipod, which provides hosted instant message (IM) services to companies of all sizes, is preparing several enhancements to its platform, including the additions of a Web-based client, a telephony component and a persistent-chat feature, Omnipod's chief executive officer said.


Palestinians could declare independence: Abbas aide

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinians should declare an independent state unilaterally if peace talks with Israel continue to falter, a top aide to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Wednesday.


The congressional hearing featuring embattled pitcher Roger Clemens has been postponed from Wednesday until Feb. 13 to allow time for depositions.


With most polls showing him running dead even with the President in Florida, John Kerry used the specter of the disputed 2000 recount yesterday to urge the state's black voters to turn out in force on Election Day.


After more than 55 films, Nicolas Cage plans to cut back on acting to pursue other interests, such as helping develop independent cinema in his new home of the Bahamas.


In an effort to stop scams that cause unwitting Internet users to be charged premium rates for calls placed by software surreptitiously installed on their PCs, Ireland is going to block outgoing calls to 13 countries.


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West African leaders meet in Nigeria to discuss the crisis in Ivory Coast, where elections have been postponed.


World Series star Curt Schilling canceled a scheduled campaign appearance with President Bush on Friday.


A TV reporter was shot dead as he made a live broadcast from Baghdad on Sunday when US helicopters fired on a crowd that had gathered around the burning wreckage of an American armored vehicle.


ABIDJAN, Ivory CoastâCanada has decided to airlift its citizens out of Ivory Coast after the security situation in the former French colony on the west coast of Africa deteriorated sharply.


California grower recalls salmonella- tainted spinach

California produce grower Metz Fresh LLC said on Wednesday it voluntarily recalled fresh spinach in grocery stores and food service packages after a sample tested positive for salmonella.


A graphic account of how bullies use the medium to harass their victims featured in The New York Times on Thursday. Eighth-grade student Amanda Marcuson reported some classmates to authorities at her new school


BANGKOK, Thailand - The extraordinary loss of life from Sunday's earthquake and tsunami waves is prompting Asian governments to consider developing a more comprehensive and effective warning system.


Afghans Need More Help as Next Elections Near -UN

The world must not neglect  Afghanistan now that its presidential election is over because  upcoming parliamentary and local elections will be far harder  to manage, a top U.N. official said on Tuesday.


The seventh largest US air carrier, US Airways, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years. The airline asked a federal court in for restructuring protection Sunday after failing


DOJ gives green light to CME-CBOT mega-exchange

The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday gave the regulatory green light for the two largest U.S. futures exchanges to merge, saying the proposed combination probably would not hurt competition.


Officials are considering seeking a policy change that would allow for longer and more frequent call-ups of reservists to meet the demands of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Fraud and Florida's multimillion-dollar wheelchair

One Miami-area medical equipment supplier managed to bill the U.S. government so often for a wheelchair it ended up costing $5 million.


The convoy stopped in a single-file line: a half-dozen US armored military vehicles and one gray Nissan pickup truck, all of them idling in a dirt lot in the insurgent-controlled slum called Sadr City.


U.S. court rules TSMC misused UniRAM trade secrets

A U.S. court has ruled that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd  misused trade secrets of California-based UniRAM and ordered TSMC to pay the firm $30.5 million, the Taiwanese company said on Wednesday.


Murdoch says won't make all of online WSJ free

DAVOS, Switzerland  - News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said on Thursday he would not make all online Wall Street Journal content free.


Some 150 Foreigners Taken Hostage in Iraq

-Two Indonesian women, Rosidah binti Anan and Rafikan binti Aming, and two Lebanese men. Video broadcast Sept. 30 shows them being held at gunpoint by masked men and claims responsibility in the name of the Islamic Army in Iraq.


Cubs' collapse continues with Braves 5-4 win

Pitcher Mike Hampton homered off Kerry Wood and the Atlanta Braves sent the collapsing Chicago Cubs to the verge of wild-card elimination, holding on for a 5-4 win Friday.


Greenspan Says US Can Weather Oil Price Increases

Record oil prices are unlikely to inflict the economic pain they did in the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday, adding that he thought the world could adjust to higher-priced oil.


Pacific Rim nations reached preliminary agreement Friday on a declaration for tackling climate change, overcoming squabbling between rich and poor nations about emissions targets, two Southeast Asian officials said.


Which stocks will produce big returns in the year ahead?


LG Elec swings to biggest profit in 3 years

South Korea's LG Electronics Inc.  swung to its highest quarterly net profit in three years, thanks to its LCD venture and mobile phone sales, but the outlook remains marred by its troubled plasma display business.


MIAMI -- I know what you're thinking. You're thinking roadkill. You're thinking 34-0. You're thinking TV sets being turned off all over the country long before the final two-minute warning.


Greeley Chamber Orchestra Puts on Concert

By Greeley Tribune, Colo.  Feb. 23--The Greeley Chamber Orchestra's fourth concert of the year features Jamie Clark, a cellist and the winner of the 2007 Walter and Virginia Charles Concerto Contest.


Clinton proposes $70 billion economic stimulus

Seeking to take the lead on economic issues, Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton on Friday proposed a $70 billion emergency spending package to help victims of the U.S. housing crisis and stave off what she sees as a coming recession.


Photos Reveal Mars Had Water Underground

New, detailed photographs show evidence of subterranean streams of liquid that once flowed long enough that they could have sustained simple forms of life, researchers say.


Burn Ban Lifted for Some: Fire Concerns Eased for Half of State, but Drought Conditions Remain for Rest.

By Michael McNutt, The Daily Oklahoman  Sep. 13--Burning restrictions were lifted Tuesday for about half the counties in the state, including Oklahoma and Tulsa counties.   Recent rains, mainly in the northwestern and western parts of the state, prompted Gov.


Societe Generale launches 5.5 billion-euro capital increase

Societe Generale on Monday launched a 5.5-billion-euro capital increase -- offering shares at a massive discount -- to cover losses it blames on rogue trader Jerome Kerviel who is to fight his detention in jail.


SHERPAO, Pakistan -- A suicide attacker detonated a bomb packed with ball bearings and nails amid hundreds of holiday worshippers Friday at the residential compound of Pakistan's former interior minister, killing at least 50 people, authorities said.


Not many people foresaw the postwar difficulties the administration has endured in Iraq. Of the few who did, two stand out, both lions of the Republican Party.


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Macedonia Holds Referendum On Territorial Organization Law

Macedonians have begun voting in a referendum on a new law of territorial organization of the country.


US official: Saddam trial won't start this year

The war crimes trial of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein won't begin any time soon because deteriorating security is hampering information-gathering in the case, a senior US official said Friday.


Bureaucrat signed sponsorship deals to keep paper moving

OTTAWA - A bureaucrat who approved $24 million worth of contracts for the federal government's sponsorship program admits he never checked to make sure the documents were in order.


Masters organisers hold crisis meeting over withdrawals

The organisers of European Masters Series tournaments will meet in Paris on Tuesday to discuss ways to curb the number of withdrawals by leading players from their events.


Shell coy on bosses' performance-related pay

OIL giant Royal Dutch Shell, to be formed from the merger of Netherlands-based Royal Dutch and London-based Shell Transport & Trading, is understood to be considering sharply-increased performance-related bonus packages for leading directors such as new


MECCA, Saudi Arabia  - As the annual pilgrimage opens in the Muslim holy city of Mecca on Monday, few first-time pilgrims say they are entirely free of anxiety and confusion about the rituals they must perform.


Risks of a recession have increased, but the Federal Reserve must be cautious in supporting the economy because global forces that have kept inflation in check are receding, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Monday.


Smith, Fitzgerald Supply Arizona Star Power Cardinals 25, Seahawks ...

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Emmitt Smith ran his way to another NFL record and Neil Rackers booted himself into a share of one. Smith sealed Arizona's 25-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday with a 23-yard scoring


Attention Disorder Takes 2 Years to Detect - Survey

A disorder beginning in childhood  which is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsive behavior and  attention problems often goes undetected for long periods, said  a survey of parents in eight countries on Monday.


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New research challenges the notion that young Americans are the most self-absorbed.


Nobel laureate James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, on Monday defended stem cell research, saying researchers must be able to search for ways to improve quality of life despite the field's uncertainties.


Emap PLC, the British publisher of magazines such as FHM and Heat, is selling its radio stations in Ireland to Europe's Communicorp Group for 200 million euros ($276 million) in cash.


Traffic fumes are not the reason why people's asthma gets worse in the winter, say US scientists. Instead coughs and colds are to blame, according to their study of schoolchildren in Denver.


Duncan, Parker lift Spurs past Nuggets for third NBA win in a row

Tony Parker scored 17 points and Tim Duncan added 12 points and six rebounds to lead San Antonio past Denver 95-80 here Tuesday, humbling Nuggets stars Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony.


the Series, but it became moot when the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals. in four games for Boston's first world championship since 1918.


Apple unveils low-end Power Mac, updates Xserve RAID and iBooks

OCTOBER 19, 2004  - Apple Computer today added a new entry-level model to its Power Mac G5 line, unveiling a desktop machine with a single 1.8 GHz processor that sells for $1,499.


After the Phoenix Coyotes offered Don Maloney their general manager job, coach Wayne Gretzky gave him tapes of five games from last season. "I told him maybe not to watch those tapes until he signed his contract," Gretzky said with a chuckle.


Death of Guantanamo Detainee Is Apparent Suicide, Military Says

A Saudi detainee at the U.S. military detention facility at  Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was found dead in his cell from an apparent suicide yesterday afternoon, military officials said. He would be the fourth detainee to take his own life at the facility in the past year.


General Motors workers began returning to their jobs this morning, as bargainers for the United Automobile Workers union and the company took a break from negotiations that appeared close to running aground on Sunday night.


Southeast Asian economic ministers meet this weekend with counterparts from regional powerhouses China, Japan and South Korea in an effort to liberalize trade and boost business.


Postal workers are to stage two 48-hour national strikes next month, the union confirms.


Azerbaijan, Belarus keen to boost military ties Azartac news agency, Baku 29 Aug 04 Azartac reports that Azerbaijan's Defence Minister Col-Gen Safar Abiyev paid a business visit to the Belarusian capital of ...


O2 agreed UK revenue sharing deal for iPhone

Spanish-owned mobile phone operator O2   secured a deal to sell the iPhone in Britain after  agreeing to give Apple 40 percent of the revenues it will make  from customers using the device, the Guardian said.


MS says the 'Wow' starts now - audience says ssshhh... Vista has been delayed so many times that the audience didn't seem surprised that the start time slipped back by twenty minutes. About two hundred journalists and Microsoft partners gathered at the British Library conference centre for the launch event this morning.â¦


Schools aren't sure why enrollment is down. Some experts cite rising fears among illegal immigrants.


Guyana's president sworn in with call for unity

GEORGETOWN, Guyana  - Guyana President Bharrat   Jagdeo was sworn in on Saturday for another five years calling   for national unity after this week's peaceful election in the   divided South American nation of 750,000 people.


No move too radical for versatile Vrabel

Retirement was sounding good to Mike Vrabel before the season. Vrabel, 32, had played 10 NFL seasons and won three Super Bowl titles. He could play inside and outside linebacker, and he could line up with the offense in goal-line situations and "catch the ball when I'm wide open."


ZARQAWI MINACCIA ALLAWI E RIVENDICA ATTENTATI BAGHDAD

(AGI) - Dubai, 12 set. - Abu Mussab al Zarqawi e' tornato a farsi vivo per minacciare il premier iracheno Iyad Allawi e rivendicare l'ondata di attacchi che oggi a Baghdad sono costati la vita a decine di persone.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Quarterback Brett Favre celebrated his 200th straight start with three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers defeated the St.


Sydney rocks in first of Live Earth shows

The first of nine concerts across the globe aimed at persuading millions of fans to go green for the environment swung into life in Sydney on Saturday with fiery vocals and a distinctive Australian beat.


Followers testify in polygamist's defense

Prosecutors rested their case Tuesday against polygamist leader Warren Jeffs, who is accused of being an accomplice to rape for allegedly coercing a 14-year-old follower into a marriage she did not want.


Former world champion Damon Hill reopened old wounds by claiming that Michael Schumacher has not been good for Formula One and was looking forward to the German's retirement.


Dali show in Finland was full of fakes: police

Finnish police confirmed that up to two thirds of the artworks on show at a June exhibition celebrating the centennial of Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali's birth were forgeries.


Market Place: New Trouble in Auction-Rate Securities

Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and other banks have been telling investors the market for these securities is frozen â and so is their cash.


South Asia Floods Displace Millions, Spark Fears of Widespread Disease

NEW DELHI, Aug. 4 -- Every year when the monsoon rains pound South Asia, many of the poor children in Anouradha Bakshi's educational program become too sick from waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid and cholera to attend classes.


Turkey's Gul fails to win presidency in second vote

Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul failed to win enough votes in the second round of a presidential election on Friday to become president, an AK Party deputy told Reuters, but he is expected to clinch enough votes next week.


TUESDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- So-called "baby fat" in young children could be a predictor of weight problems much later on, researchers say.


Asia's top tennis player Sania Mirza will retain her strong brand value despite her decision to shun Indian tournaments in protest at being dragged into needless controversies, Indian advertisers say.


A gang described by a judge as 'merchants of death' is jailed for one of the biggest gun import rackets ever seen in the UK.


"American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee struggled for years with bulimia before seeking help, the singer said in an interview published Thursday.


Patriots look for perfect ending against Giants

The New England Patriots will look to pen the perfect ending to a magical season on Saturday when they take on the New York Giants in a regular-season finale that could land them in the NFL record books.


Anaheim posturing to land NFL team, stadium

Anaheim officials say the city has hired two firms to help it increase its chances of landing a pro football team and a lucrative stadium deal.


A suicide bombing in central Baghdad targeting a vehicle carrying Americans and a police car has left at least 19 people dead, CNN reported Thursday.


Pa PM Qureia: Israel Needs to Reform, Not the Pa

New digital electronic pen, uses regular paper and ink. Israel Flowers and Wines Gift Baskets Delivery Center, 24h service.


New Support Plan From Sun Microsystems Offers One Point of Contact for One Low Price

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 19  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc.  today announced the availability of the new SunSpectrum(SM) Enterprise Service Plan for enterprise customers.


After criticism, Sun changes Java updates

After being blasted by security researchers, Sun is changing the way it patches Java.


European Union Panel Says Banks Broke Law by Giving Data to U.S.

An oversight body concluded that a banking-data consortium broke the law when it gave U.S. agencies access to private financial transactions.


Bangladesh fought back to snare three wickets for 25 runs as New Zealand reached 133 for four at tea on the second day of the opening test yesterday.


The yen extended gains on Tuesday,   riding to a two-week high against the dollar on economic   optimism, while trading in Asian shares was mostly listless   after the Labor Day holiday in the United States.


FORMATION OF NEW AND OLD PLANETS â FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCE ...

The observations by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, linking with previous data from European satellites, demonstrated that the dust clouds in these proto-planetary disks did not steadily fade away over a few million years.


On the eve of the arrival of Equatorial Guinea investigators in South Africa, authorities in Malabo have said that the trial of eight South African alleged mercenaries could drag on for a considerable time.


The UN refugee agency's head says the Darfur conflict is a peace and security threat to Sudan's neighbours.


Intelligence Land Search Watch & Who Hit It Wise?

SearchEngineWatch.com seems to be prepared for the leave of Danny Sullivan, the founder of SEW and it head editor for over a decade. While Danny is preparing via his firm Calafia Consulting the launch of his new site SearchEngineLand.com on December 11 and SEW not only lost Danny but most of their long term and [...]


afrol News, 13 September - Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU) today decided to investigate whether the situation in Sudan's Darfur provinces should be termed "genocide".


From government offices to the durbars of tribal kings, from the chief minister's secretariat to the Raj Bhawan, and in schools and collegesÂthe only topic of discussion in the north-eastern state of Meghalaya is the much-watched reality television contest Indian Idol.


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Secondo il CFS, li avrebbe appiccati a Santadi in Sardegna


GM, UAW break talks, to resume later Friday

General Motors Corp  and the  United Auto Workers broke off negotiations in the early hours  of Friday and agreed to return to the bargaining table later in  the day, a GM spokesman said.


US forces backed by an air and artillery barrage launched a major attack into the southern half of Fallujah, trying to choke off Sunni fighters within a shrinking cordon, even


At least 22 people were killed and 58 others injured when a minibus packed with explosives blew up in a busy district of central Baghdad, according to The Associated Press.


A resourceful 78-year-old retiree saved herself and others from possible serious injuries Monday after her taxi driver suddenly died of a heart attack on the highway, police said.


Darling backs down over capital gains tax

Chancellor accused of performing a U-turn over introduction of "entrepreneurs' relief"


Even with a new singer, it's the same old song

While ticket sales seem  promising, this fall's upcoming Alice in Chains tour is one of  several recent outings to beg the question of whether a band  can remain relevant without its original singer.


China stamps down on SpongeBob SquarePants

Beijing authorities extend broadcast restrictions on foreign-made cartoons


Hitting It Off, Thanks to Algorithms of Love

As online matchmakers compete for customers using algorithms in the search for love, the battle has intrigued academic researchers who study the mating game.


Basque group sets off 7 explosions in Spain

MADRID The Basque separatist group ETA struck Monday for the second time in days, exploding seven small bombs in seven cities throughout Spain, the Interior Ministry said.


AP: Netherlands Mulling Anti-Terror Laws

Spurred by the first terrorist killing on its soil, the Dutch justice minister said Monday authorities need broader arrest powers to combat a growing threat from Islamic radicals in the Netherlands.


Films About Islam Win Festival's Top Awards

The International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam is regarded by many as the genre's equivalent of the far glossier annual film festival at Cannes.


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EU and US negotiators strike a deal on sharing passenger information for transatlantic flights.


US-Russian ISS Trio Lands Softly in Pitch-Dark

A Soyuz capsule made a soft landing in complete darkness in the steppes of Kazakhstan early on Sunday, bringing a US-Russian space trio back to Earth from the International Space Station.


Sun burns government contract over pricing controversy

GSA investigation gives case of the vapors Amidst a scandal over alleged contracting abuses, Sun Microsystems has canceled its multiple awards schedule contract with the General Services Administration.â¦


Branson backs parents of missing Madeleine

Virgin chief Richard Branson voiced faith Monday in the embattled parents of missing British toddler Madeleine McCann, whom he said have faced "trial by innuendo" in the Portuguese press.