Iran vowed defiantly on Thursday not to   bow to Western pressure, hours before a U.N. watchdog was   expected to report Tehran had failed to meet a deadline to halt   work which the West fears could help it build a nuclear bomb.


Those alleging sexual abuse by clergy members in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles said yesterday that the record $660 million settlement from the church will go only part of the way toward healing their wounds.


Cade da impalcatura mentre posa pannelli su un solaio


A Victory for Jazz, or Just Grammy Being Grammy?

âRiver: The Joni Letters,â by Herbie Hancock can be understood as a celebration of the academyâs more high-minded pop impulses.


HELSINKI, Finland -- The city of Berlin on Saturday won its bid to host the International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships in 2009.


More Questions for Producer of Flu Vaccine

The F.D.A. is demanding that Chiron provide more information about its plans to fix widespread sanitary problems at its flu vaccine factory in England.


Matt Stairs scored the winning run after a bases-loaded walk and the Blue Jays scored six runs in the ninth inning last night in Toronto to beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 12-11.


The United Methodist Church defrocked the Reverend Irene Elizabeth Stroud for violating the denomination's ban on actively gay clergy.


Japan's emperor remembers "heartbreaking" year on his birthday

Japan's Emperor Akihito marked his 71st birthday with a sombre address, reflecting an unhappy year which has seen the nation hit by natural disasters and controversies in the royal household.


In a judicial blow to the entertainment industry, a federal appeals court ruled that makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies


(BBC) -- The wife of an American taken hostage with two others in Baghdad has appealed on television for their release. Patty Hensley said her husband Jack was "a simple, generous man" who was "there to help the Iraqi people".


Sicari in azione poco dopo le 13 nel rione del "Terzo mondo"Tra il 2004 e il 2005 una faida di camorra fece 58 vittime                                          Napoli, a Secondigliano si spara ancora uccisi due uomini del clan Di Lauro                                                                                I cadaveri a poche centinaia di metri l'uno dall'altroUno ammazzato subito, l'altro inseguito e raggiunto dai sicari


NYERI (Kenya) - Crying with delight, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai planted a tree to celebrate winning the Nobel Peace Prize yesterday and vowed to use her award money to strengthen her campaign to save Africa's forests.


The Americans are saying it, the British Government is saying it and so too is Iyad Allawi. Iraqis will go to the polls by the end of January, come what may.


Saddam admitted he miscalculated, FBI agent says

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein kept up the illusion that he had weapons of mass destruction before 2003 because he did not think the United States would invade, an FBI agent who questioned him said.


Gateway former executives liable in SEC fraud case

Computer maker Gateway Inc.'s  former finance chief and controller were found liable on civil charges they manipulated financial results to meet Wall Street expectations in 2000, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said.


Warcraft gamers locked out after Trojan attack

Keylog catastrophe Keylogging scammers are once again laying siege to World of Warcraft gamers.â¦


Milano, 14:27 - CALCIO, INTER: 20 CONVOCATI PER LO SPORTING

In vista del match di Champions League di domani sera a San Siro contro lo Sporting Lisbona, Roberto...


Britain happy with EU treaty deal, eyes overall accord

Britain is happy with Germany's new proposal for a treaty to reform the EU and is "fairly confident" that Poland will accept it, Prime Minister Tony Blair's spokesman said at an EU summit late Friday.


Hewitt's Australian Dream Remains Out of Reach

MELBOURNE, Australia  - Lleyton Hewitt's  Australian Open dream turned into a Russian nightmare on Sunday  as Marat Safin fought back to deny him a first home grand slam  title.


Disney to take $30 million loss on Mobile ESPN: CFO

The Walt Disney Co.  will  spend about $30 million to shut down its Mobile ESPN wireless  telephone services, but remains "excited" about its  family-oriented Disney Mobile phone service, Disney Chief  Financial Officer Tom Staggs said on Monday.


Lawlessness turns Baquba into ghost town

"Watch out for snipers," one of the soldiers said as I stepped out of the back of a Bradley fighting vehicle and stared at the deserted street.


UPDATE 1-Fed's Gramlich: Impact from costlier oil inevitable

Costlier imported oil is bound to have some negative economic impact on the US economy, but it does not mean policymakers can lose sight of their long-term goal of keeping inflation under control, Federal Reserve Governor


Latin America's top human rights court upholds the conviction of US citizen Lori Berenson in Peru.


Craig Pickering wins the 100m to leave Britain's men in fourth place at the European Cup.


U.S. posts hospital death rates for heart ailments

The U.S. government posted mortality data on Thursday for the nation's thousands of hospitals for heart attacks and heart failure, in an effort to shed light on which hospitals provide the best care.


The number of new viruses released into the wild increased in 2004 after three consecutive years of decline, according to U.S. anti-virus software company McAfee.


Hollywood Executives Call for End to Residual Payments

Executives want to the end the industryâs decades-old system of payment to writers, actors and directors for the reuse of movie and television programs.


Injury May Have Led to Red Baron's Death

History books say that The Red Baron, the legendary World War I German flying ace, was shot out of the sky and died in April 1918. But new research suggests that his death spiral may have begun nine months earlier.


Proposta domani in cdm, protestano i proprietari


In December 2003, Bush signed the new Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act into law. Many seniors expected it to provide much needed relief from escalating health care costs.


A tennis tournament called Wimbledon on the greensward of the All England Club is to get underway seriously now that the Henman Open has ended a four-day run.


An appeals court Thursday tossed out a $25 million lawsuit filed by a Texas teenager who alleged she was raped after an appearance on Maury Povich's talk show.


President George W. Bush refused to rule out a pardon for former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby on Tuesday, a day after sparing him from prison in a case that helped seal Bush's Iraq legacy and gave ammunition to Democrats.


Iran says it has achieved effective deterrent power

Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said Saturday that Iran has achieved an &quoteffective deterrent power" to confront its enemies in the region, the official IRNA news agency reported.


Governo larghe intese possibile se fatto entro un anno


Russian-US Crew Re-Docks Soyuz Spacecraft at ISS After Half-Hour ...

The US-Russian crew of the international space station successfully re-docked a spaceship at a new port on the station Monday in preparation for two spacewalks early next year.


IBM expands SOA with AptSoft acquisition

IBM said Wednesday it is expanding its broad SOA (service-oriented architecture) portfolio with the acquisition of AptSoft, a maker of business event processing software.AptSoft's products will sit in IBM's WebSphere line. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Also known as complex event processing (CEP), business event processing is seen as a key technology driver for the next generation of SOA. The software analyzes vast amounts of system events in real time, searching for trends and anomalies -- "complex events" -- that may impact the business, and triggers a response process if one is found.For example, the technology could be used by an online gaming site to spot malfeasance among the torrent of transactions that occur each second, or by a trading firm to track minute changes in stock price activity among various markets, IBM said in a statement.IBM executives are planning to reveal more about the acquisition during a conference call Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time.Other companies in the CEP/BEP market include Tibco and Streanbase.


Deutsche Bank has become the latest big bank to snap up an independent private bank in Germany, with the planned purchase of Wilhelm von Finck for an estimated â¬20m ($27.2m).


Contro Gaeta, Perrone e Lecco dopo le dichiarazioni di Lollo


Man leaps to death off Empire State Building

A man who looked to be in his 30s climbed over the 10-foot-high, spiked fence surrounding the 86th-floor observation deck of the Empire State Building on Friday and leaped to his death, police said.


US Raids Hit Iraq's Falluja at Start of Ramadan

US warplanes bombed targets in Iraq's rebel-held city of Falluja Friday, marking a violent start to the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.


Many films start out as award-winning books. But they arenât usually picture books. Emperor of the north: An engineer (Michael Jeter) takes a wild ride in âThe Polar Express.


Column: Will less Phil be more to enjoy?

The crowds still love him, even though there's less of Lefty to love. Both things were apparent as Phil Mickelson strolled onto the final green at Pebble Beach to nail down career win No. 30. And why not?


Child killer Marc Dutroux and his ex-wife lose an appeal against their sentences for crimes which horrified Belgium.


Filthy flood waters spark disease worries in India

KOLKATA, India  - Health officials in India's flood-hit city of Kolkata said on Thursday they were worried about the outbreak of disease, as residents drank and swam in filthy, neck-deep water.


Space station makes progress with computers

Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station were trying on Saturday to kick-start components of a critical computer system that were still down, but most parts were up and running, raising hopes they would not crash again.


Norah Jones leads Grammy-fueled album chart

Norah Jones returned to the top of  the U.S. pop album charts Wednesday, a week after the jazz  pianist lost the crown to rock band Fall Out Boy, Billboard  reported.


Zak Greant's Blog: The eZ partner program (response to Seth Gottlieb's Commercial O/S business post)

In this new post on Zak Greant's blog, he takes a look at some comments made about the eZ partner program he helped to develop and his responses to clear up some issues.   In a blog post yesterday, CMS expert and Optarian Seth Gottlieb wonders about the eZ partner program.   Gottlieb made comments about it seeming to be a good system, but not quite understanding how it would work when applied. Zak comes back with comments on the reasoning behind the program, how it works to benefit the partner, and how they see those partners, both in giving credit and their involvement with the projects.   For more information on the eZ partner program, check out this page on the eZ website.


Wall St futures fall, point to further sell-off

Futures on leading U.S. stock market indexes fell before the start of Wall Street trading on Tuesday, signaling that American shares would join the global equities sell-off.


Police recovered paintings by Pablo Picasso and Candido Portinari worth millions of dollars stolen last month from Brazil's leading modern art museum


Carabinieri Monreale sequestrano 1 milione e 500 mila piante


US, Allies Drawing Up Plans to Aid Palestinians

The Bush administration is preparing with European allies to help the Palestinian Authority organize January elections and improve its security forces to crack down on


India opt to bat against England, who welcome back Andrew Flintoff, for the seventh and final one-day match.


Apple to nearly double iPhone production: report

Apple Inc  has prepared plans  to nearly double its iPhone production in the fourth quarter,  financial news Web site TheStreet.com reported, citing people  familiar with the company.


Adelboden, 17:12 - SCI, CDM; BLARDONE: GAMBE 'A BUDINO' MA DARO' IL MASSIMO

Max Blardone, punta azzurra in slalom Gigante, ritrova domani la pista di Adelboden, dove vinse nel ...


UNITED NATIONS - Iraqâs interim prime minister appealed for a major infusion of foreign troops and international aid to help his country hold elections by January, saying a failure to achieve democracy would be a victory for terrorism.


Bush defends foreign policy in Canada trip

President Bush yesterday said that despite public-opinion surveys showing that most Canadians oppose the US-led war in Iraq, Americans endorsed the Bush administration's foreign policy when they re-elected him last month.


Chelsea winger Arjen Robben faces at least six weeks out with a broken foot.


Microsoft Corp  posted a 7  percent gain in net profit as demand for its Office software  and improved results from its online arm more than compensated  for a $1.1 billion charge to repair Xbox game consoles.


Dopo il voto il pericolo immobilismo                                                                                di MASSIMO GIANNINI


Earthquake Jolts Northern Italy, Injuring 9

An earthquake measuring about 5.2 on the Richter scale shook northern Italy from the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic seas in the night to Thursday, causing panic and injuring at least nine people.


Green issues grab spot light in Australia poll

The environment took centre stage in Australia's election campaign on Friday with the nation's leaders, neck-and-neck in opinion polls, at odds over whether Australia


Arsenal's classy youngsters show grit to march into the Carling Cup semi-finals after seeing off Blackburn with 10 men in extra time.


'WSJ', 'NYT' reviews say iPhone features overcome slow network

Blog: Walt Mossberg and David Pogue have posted their iPhone reviews after two weeks with the gadget, and despite reservations about the network speed, they like it.


Iraq Cleric Agrees to End Uprising, Demands Truce

NAJAF, Iraq  - A radical Iraqi cleric leading a Shi'ite uprising agreed Wednesday to disarm his militia and leave one of the country's holiest Islamic shrines, but only after a truce with encircling US Marines.


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Man Says Rat Parts Found in Turnip Greens

MORROW, Ga. - The Piccadilly restaurant chain has recalled a brand of turnip greens sold at some of its 132 restaurants after a customer at a Georgia outlet bit into greens containing rat body parts...


Favorirebbe quasi esclusivamente mercato straniero


In Bronx School, Culture Shock, Then Revival

Despite warnings that he was a cultural mismatch for his school, one principal has outlasted his predecessors while producing surprising results.


Top Google execs pledged to stay 20 years: Fortune

Google's  top three  executives had pledged to work together for 20 years in a pact  they made shortly before the company's initial public offering  in August 2004, Fortune magazine has reported.


Research in Motion wins approval to sell its Blackberry handheld e-mail device in China.


TORONTO -- TD Bank announced its foray into US retail banking on Thursday, a day after rival CIBC signalled its focus will be on domestic operations, demonstrating how far apart Canadian banks are on their American strategies.


Oscar alla carriera a Morricone, a Canonero per i costumi


Film maker swaps Harry Potter for childless world

Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron leaves   the adventures of young wizard Harry Potter behind him with his   new film "Children of Men," a bleak tale of an apocalyptic   world in which humans can no longer have babies.


Hugh Hefner says he believes Anna Nicole Smith — a Playboy Playmate in 1992 — wanted to be buried in the Bahamas next to her late son, Daniel.


The government will face demands today for a full Commons statement on why police bugged a Muslim Labour MP as he was visiting a terror suspect in jail


Sprint expected to undercut rivals' unlimited call plans

Speculation is mounting that Sprint will provide cheaper flat-rate calling plans than those announced this week by AT&T, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile.


The beheading of a Buddhist village leader in southern Thailand was in "revenge" for the deaths last week of 85 Muslims in the area.


Clinton claims momentum shifting to her in Iowa

Democratic presidential  hopeful Hillary Clinton claimed on Tuesday the momentum is  shifting to her in Iowa, as rival Barack Obama fought back  against her claims that he lacks experience.


Rimini, 22:46 - BASKET, LEGADUE: NEL POSTICIPO RIMINI BATTE SORESINA

Nel posticipo serale della 13/a giornata del campionato di Legadue, la Coopsette


The Treasuryâs schedule of financing this week included todayâs regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills tomorrow.


A young girl and her family find ways to handle the challenges of a rare genetic disorder.


If you catch a cold or get the flu this winter, be very careful if you take more than one medication to ease your symptoms. The two drugs could share ingredients that could pose a danger


L'autopsia al momento non da' alcuna risposta sulle cause


Blaze submarine was fit to sail, say Canadians

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


Meeting Was Not First for Cheney, Edwards

CLEVELAND Oct. 6, 2004 - Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday night that the debate with Democratic Sen. John Edwards marked the first time they had met.


Cazenove and JP Morgan Chase have unveiled a joint venture that effectively ends 181 years of independence for the UK stockbroker and gives a big boost to the US investment bank's UK presence.


Roma, 12:51 - CALCIO, JUVE; DEL PIERO: VITTORIA CON LIVORNO CI DA MORALE

Consueto commento post campionato sul sito di Alessandro Del Piero. "Dopo i due pareggi in campionat...


Democrats draw first blood but Bush leads

AS THURSDAY nightâs presidential debate at the University of Miami came to an end, and after the rival candidates had shaken hands to congratulate one another, Senator John Kerry turned towards his wife Teresa and shook his fists in the air in triumph.


Six US soldiers were reported killed in Iraq on Wednesday, while the country's interim prime minister threatened a major offensive against the city of Fallujah


O.J. Simpson was expected to be freed from a Las Vegas jail on Wednesday after a judge granted the former American football star $125,000 bail on charges he took part in an armed robbery of his own sports memorabilia.


Google Earth to address Indian security concerns

(InfoWorld) - Google is in talks with the Indian government to allay concerns that Google Earth may be jeopardizing Indiaâs security by showing high resolution images of Indian defense and other installations. âWe were pleased to have the dialogue, which was substantive and constructive but no agreements have been made," a spokeswoman for Google India said Monday. A Sunday report in The Times of India said that Google and the Indian government had arrived at an agreement to show âfuzzy, low resolution pictures and distorted building plansâ of installations that the Indian government considers sensitive. The Indian government has often expressed concern that the information provided on Google Earth could be misused by terrorists and Indiaâs enemies. The easy availability online of detailed maps of countries from services such as Google Earth can be misused by terrorists, India's President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said as early as 2005. Some of the developing countries, which are already in danger of terrorist attacks, have been singularly chosen to provide such high resolutions maps, Kalam said. Internet companies like Google and Yahoo are strengthening their presence in India ahead of an anticipated boom in online users in the country. Google offers search in Indian languages, and recently launched its Google AdWords advertising program in the country. It also does research and development (R&D) from India. Googleâs Orkut social networking site has however come in for criticism and even litigation from groups in India that have objected to criticism on Orkut of India and Indian historic figures.


First Lady Has Surgery for Pinched Nerves

The White House said Laura Bushâs procedure, done to relieve pain, was successful.


Accident in Greece Kills Seven Schoolchildren

The Athens Paralympics cancelled celebrations at its closing ceremony after seven schoolchildren travelling to watch the event died in a bus crash on Monday.


United Nations chief saying farewell to Colin Powell, shoring up ...

Secretary of State Colin Powell gave understated praise Thursday for preparations the United Nations is making to support elections in Iraq


BEIJING - Lenovo Group has agreed to pay US$1.25 billion ($1.75 billion) for IBM's personal computer business, lifting China's largest PC maker to third in global rankings and giving it a globally recognised brand.


Molte al rialzo,interessano 10% autonomi sottoposti a studi


New features of the Apex programming language will allow customers more connections with other vendors' applications.


Your Money: If a TV Is in Your Future, Wait Till After the Holidays

Electronics retailers are selling more HDTVs than ever, but are making less money on them, so they are tightening return policies, dropping entry-level models and pushing additional servers.


Estoril, 18:38 - MOTO, GP PORTOGALLO; 250: POLE PROVVISORIA PER DI LORENZO

Jorge Lorenzo ha conquistato la pole provvisoria della 250 nella prima sessione di qualifiche del Gr...


The nation's gaze may have shifted to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. But for the homeless men milling through the lobby of the VA Medical Center in Washington yesterday, memories of Vietnam hung as heavily as the smell of nicotine.


Credit card firms have raised numerous charges for using their cards in the past year, according to Which?


Embattled Musharraf faces mosque dilemma

With Islamic hardliners battling security forces on the streets of the Pakistani capital, President Pervez Musharraf faces a major new test as he seeks to shore up his eight-year military rule.


Manager Gone Wild: AA Skipper Melts Down

PEARL, Miss. -- A major league meltdown by a minor league manager earned him a three-game suspension and worldwide fame on the Internet.


James Hardie's Macdonald Stands Aside for Regulator's Inquiry

James Hardie Industries NV said Chief Executive Officer Peter Macdonald will stand aside during a probe by Australia's securities regulator into allegations he misled investors about


Gordon Brown says climate change means the industrial world must plan for more extreme weather.


Samsung Says It Will Expand Chip Factories

The Samsung Electronics Company, the Korean electronics giant, said Monday that it would invest $23.7 billion in new chip production lines over the next six years.


NEW YORK - Porn ads slipped down the list of top junk e-mails in 2004, replaced by those hawking online Vioxx prescriptions, ID theft scams and stock pick information, America Online said.


Apple announces new software for Apple TV; lowers price to $229

Available as a free automatic download later this month, the new software announced today lets movie fans rent movies on the iTunes Store directly from their widescreen TV. With iTunes Movie Rentals and Apple TVâand with no computer requiredâcustomers can effortlessly rent movies just by clicking a button on their remote. By the end of February, theyâll be able to choose from a catalog of more than 1,000 titles, including over 100 titles in stunning high definition video with 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound. DVD-quality iTunes Movie Rentals cost just $2.99 for library titles and $3.99 for new releases. High-definition versions are just one dollar more with library titles at $3.99 and new releases at $4.99.


Raj Kapoor for his part was too conscious of his prerogatives as a man to concede much to a woman. But there can be no doubt that Nargis was the finest artistic asset he had under his RK Films banner.


US September Payrolls Rise 96,000; Jobless Rate Holds at 5.4%

US employers added 96,000 workers in September, fewer than expected, in the last jobs report Americans will see before deciding between President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry in November.


Powerful typhoon No. 16 nearing Kyushu coast

Typhoon No. 16 was moving northwest, about 140 kilometers northwest by north of Yakushima island, Kagoshima Prefecture, at speeds of about 15 kph as of 9 pm Sunday, increasing fears that it might hit Kyushu


Beijing Paralympic Games to be fabulous: IPC President

The 13th Summer Paralympic Games in 2008 in Beijing will be extremely successful and "fabulous", Phil Craven, chief of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC),predicted here on Thursday.


TRENTON, N.J. -- Toy sales dipped 1.4 percent during the crucial holiday period at struggling Toys ''R" Us Inc., which saw tiny decreases in US, international, and Internet revenues, but may have gained market share because of price discounts and selection.


Nick Saban finally turned pro yesterday, accepting an offer to coach the Miami Dolphins. The Louisiana State coach, courted repeatedly by the NFL in recent years, mulled over the deal for three days before announcing his decision shortly after the Tigers arrived in Orlando, Fla., for their Jan. 1 bowl game against Iowa. Saban will coach LSU in the game ...


Exclusive: A classified document suggests the Administration is considering a plan to fund political opposition to the Damascus government. Some critics say it would be an unwarranted covert action


Time Warner sues DirecTV over NFL Network ads

Time Warner Cable sued rival DirecTV  Group Inc. late on Thursday in Manhattan federal court,  alleging the satellite television service issued deceptive ads  to get customers for its football programming.


Turkish police foil bomb attack in capital

Turkish police foiled a bomb attack in the capital Ankara on Tuesday, the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 al Qaeda attacks on the United States, and authorities said they were stepping up security measures.


Melania Knauss Picks Dior Gown for Wedding

When Melania Knauss walks down the aisle to marry real estate mogul Donald Trump, she'll be wearing a sumptuous gown by Christian Dior.


Pope Benedict XVI is due to visit his birthplace, the town of Marktl-am-Inn, as part of his six-day trip to Bavaria.


Verona, 17:29 - CALCIO, VERONA: ALLE BUSTE ARRIVANO ANACLERIO E GERVASONI

Questo pomeriggio sono state aperte le buste riguardanti le compartecipazioni tra Bari e Verona dell...


Zdravko Tolimir, a close aide to Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Ratko Mladic, is set to be sent to The Hague.


Lazard Chief Gets More Time for Offering

Bruce Wasserstein, the embattled head of Lazard, has carved out a little breathing room in his fight to take the company public.


Iraq report sees "grave and deteriorating" crisis

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


Inauguration Gives GOP Fund-Raising Chance

The GOP is hoping to capitalize on President Bush's swearing-in ceremony next month, offering donors special inaugural packages that include access to lawmakers, a parade and galas.


August Meteor Shower Will Be 'A Great Show'

The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a great show this year, peaking in mid-August with a display of dozens of shooting stars each hour.


A misdemeanor hit-and-run charge against Pamela Bach, David Hasselhoff's ex-wife, was dropped Tuesday after she agreed to pay for what her attorney called minor damage.


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


Houston, Nov 23 - Switzerland's Roger Federer beat Australian Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets in the final of the Masters Cup in Houston on Sunday.


Music producer Phil Spector is granted a delay to a hearing into charges he murdered an actress.


STMicroelectronics, Intel Delay Launch of Joint Venture

Companies agree to extend the deadline to launch joint flash-memory venture Numonyx.


Asian stocks slid on Monday on gloomy U.S. jobs data, bleak earnings prospects at tech firms and high oil prices, while the Australian dollar hit a six-month peak after the coalition government was swept back to power.


So said sources close to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon yesterday, following his "take it or leave it" coalition offer to the Labor Party.


Six tribal leaders among 41 killed in Iraq

A suicide bomber killed six Iraqi tribal leaders opposed to al Qaeda when he blew himself up at a busy Baghdad hotel on Monday, the U.S. military said, one of four attacks that killed a total of 41 people.


Former HP chairwoman makes court appearance

Former Hewlett-Packard Co. chairwoman Patricia Dunn, charged Wednesday in connection with an internal leak probe at the computer maker, appeared in court yesterday in San Jose, Calif. , to face fraud and conspiracy charges.


Patriots Pursue Dynasty, Eagles Chase Destiny

The New England Patriots play for a place in Super Bowl history on Sunday against a Philadelphia Eagles team who are just glad to finally be there.


No. 7 New Hampshire got by without Mike Radja and James vanRiemsdyk in a 1-0 victory over Merrimack Friday night. The Wildcats weren't as fortunate against St. Lawrence yesterday.


Arizona celebrates Christmas, leaves PC squabbles to others

At least two Arizona organizations think so, along with TV broadcaster Bill O'Reilly, Catholic League founder William Donohue, and other individuals and organizations around the country.


Chirac to Meet Iraqi President for Talks

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


Blinkx Enters Global Partnership With RealNetworks

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 25  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- blinkx, the largest video search engine on the Web, today announced a global partnership with digital entertainment services company RealNetworks(R) in which blinkx will power video search for the new RealPlayer.


A majority of people believe Israel and Iran have a mainly negative influence in the world, a BBC poll suggests.


Russia has deported a planeload of Georgians, in an escalating row with the Caucasus republic.


A former of British assistant of Salvador Dali is convicted of doctoring one of the surrealist's paintings.


Foufa's Warrior knocks off local rival Cherokee's Boy in a breathtaking stretch duel at Pimlico to take the $75,000 Find Handicap.


One of the planet's most powerful earthquakes in years has struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing hundreds of people in five countries countries.


U.S. pressures Russia before Iran sanctions talks

The United States urged a reluctant Russia and China on Tuesday to agree quickly on a sanctions plan against Tehran and its nuclear program as officials from six world powers prepared to seek a breakthrough at talks in Paris.


Orlando, 17:12 - BASKET, NBA: VAN GUNDY NUOVO COACH DEGLI ORLANDO MAGIC

Gli Orlando Magic, franchigia Nba, hanno un nuovo coach: è Stan Van Gundy. Ha guidato i Miami...


Businesses buying more machines as consumer growth slows


The three southern hemisphere giants will play more club and Tri-Nations games from 2006.


EU Says US Demand for Airbus Aid Ban Is `Difficult' to Accept

The European Union said it would be ``very difficult'' to accept a US demand for a ban on government loans for new Airbus SAS programs as part of changes to an aircraft-aid agreement that also applies to Boeing Co.


In a move engineered by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R - Tenn.), the United States Senate on Saturday passed legislation that effectively makes it illegal for a bank or other institution to transfer funds to organizations that are involved in so-called "unlawful Internet gambling."


Movie Review | 'Surf's Up': Birds on Boards

This addition to the kiddie canon follows a young Rockhopper penguin with surfing in his blood and dreams of greatness in his head.


Calgary - A baby elephant, spurned by her mother, has been given a blood transfusion and seems to be on the mend, Calgary Zoo officials say.


NY 9/11 rescuers, residents demand health benefits

Rescue workers who scoured the ruins   of the World Trade Center and angry local residents on   Wednesday demanded medical benefits and compensation for health   problems they suffered after the September 11 attacks.


The Bush and Kerry girls are on the campaign trail, telling family tales aimed at giving us a glimpse of the private men - the fathers â-ighting for the White House.


Michigan Republicans are hoping to stage a presidential debate at the Detroit auto show two days before the Michigan primary featuring the top three GOP finishers from the New Hampshire primary and Iowa caucuses.


Already a box office sensation, filmmaker Michael Moore got another loud reception Monday at the Republican National Convention. This time, it was boos.


The dollar slid back toward last week's record low against the euro on Monday after a weekend meeting of world finance chiefs ended with no agreement to stem the greenback's decline.


GB - Il tribunale: la piccola Charlotte puÃ² morire

LONDRA - La sua vita Ã¨ appesa a un filo e se dovesse smettere di respirare dovrÃ  essere rianimata solo per il tempo necessario per farla morire tra le braccia di chi la ama. Eâ questa la decisione a cui


Scammers get jail time for Microsoft software scheme

Four people have been sentenced to jail time and tens of millions of dollars in fines for buying discounted Microsoft software and then illegally reselling it at a profit.Mirza Ali, 60, and Sameena Ali, 53, the husband-and-wife owners of Samtech Research, were sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $25 million in fines to Microsoft for their role in a software reselling scheme run between 1997 and 2001.The Alis and their associates purchased more than $29 million worth of software at Microsoft's academic-discount rates and then resold it to nonacademic entities, making more than $5 million in profits. The two were convicted on Nov. 28, 2006, and had been awaiting sentencing.Previous to this, the Alis had already been kicked out of Microsoft's AER (Authorized Education Reseller) program, but they "formed new corporations ... to disguise their identity from Microsoft and re-enter the AER program," the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement, released Thursday.They laundered their profits by purchasing real estate in their son's name and by wiring more than $300,000 to Pakistan, the DOJ said.Two of the Alis associates, Keith Griffen, 56, and William Glushenko, 66, were also sentenced in connection with the case. Griffen, a partner in some of the Alis' corporations, was sentenced to 33 months in prison and $20 million in fines. Glushenko was given one year of probation and 100 hours of community service.The scam was exposed during the course of a two-year undercover investigation called "Operation Cyberstorm," which was conducted by the FBI and the U.S. IRS.


Prime Minister John Howard, who is poised to become Australia's second-longest serving prime minister in December, greets the faithful with his family in Sydney last night.


Source: Goldman Sachs Negotiates in Brazil

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is negotiating with a major Brazilian investment bank to create a joint venture aimed at tapping into opportunities in South America's largest economy, a source familiar with the discussions said Tuesday.


Number plates in Shanghai now cost more than a small car in China.


12 Nepali Hostages âExecutedâ In Iraq: Report

Dubai, August 31 (NNN): An Iraqi militant group, Army of Ansar al-Sunna said it had killed 12 Nepali hostages and showed pictures of their throats being apparently slit on a Web site on Tuesday.


Congo's top court throws out Bemba poll challenge

Congo's Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge filed by former rebel chief Jean-Pierre Bemba against results showing President Joseph Kabila had won last month's presidential election, witnesses in court said.


Ryanair agrees to repay â¬4M in an escrow account for the Walloon ...

vueling writes "Ryanair confirmed it had written to the Walloon authorities and agreed to repay â¬4M in an escrow account until Ryanairâs appeal is heard and the European Courts make a definitive decision on this matter.


Buttiglione: do le dimissioni da commissario Ue

ROMA - Â«Sono pronto a farmi da parte per favorire il percorso della commissione Barroso alla quale auguro pieno successo perchÃ¨ l'Europa ha bisogno di una forte commissione che lavori insieme con il parlamento e con i governo per cogliere tutte le


Calderoli e Siniscalco, accordo sul "contributo di solidarietÃ "

Incontro a Palazzo Chigi per il ministro delle Riforme Roberto Calderoli e il suo collega allâEconomia, Domenico Siniscalco. Il ministro leghista non ha cambiato strada e conferma la sua proposta di una


South Korea's defence minister on Saturday called on Seoul's negotiating partners to keep up the momentum in nuclear disarmament talks with North Korea, saying they offered the best path to peace.


Treasury Secretary Snow Gets to Keep Job

Treasury Secretary John Snow has been a loyal and steadfast salesman for President Bush's economic policies on Main Street and on Wall Street, and he has smoothed once strained relations on Capitol Hill.


BBC news chiefs attack climate change plan

Two of the BBC's most senior news and current affairs executives attacked the corporation's plans yesterday for a Comic Relief-style day of programming on environmental issues, saying it was not the broadcaster's job to preach to viewers.


Outfielder Jason Bay became the first Pittsburgh Pirate to win the National League Rookie of the Year, as he was voted the honor on Monday.


President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia and Belarus have put a sharp dispute over natural gas deliveries behind them and that there are no obstacles to good relations.


Mantova, 17:44 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: ANCHE DO PRADO TRA I CONVOCATI

Seduta di rifinitura per il Mantova, con lavoro atletico e tattico. Al termine il tecnico Tesser ha ...


A Polish author is jailed for murdering a businessman, four years after publishing a novel detailing a similar crime.


Royalty payout could await voices behind 'The Wall'

The youngsters who sang the chorus in "The Wall" may be pushing middle age today, but they stand to collect a tidy little sum for their vocal contribution to the Pink Floyd rock opera.


Airbus parent company denies co-president Enders to leave

EADS, the parent company of European aircraft maker Airbus, on Tuesday denied a French press report that its co-president Tom Enders was set to quit.


Days of torrential rain triggered landslides that killed up to 78 people in western Indonesia yesterday


Air France to trial biometric boarding cards

French airline Air France said Wednesday it planned to trial biometric boarding passes that would allow passengers to be fast-tracked through airport checks using a scan of their fingerprint.


LSU quarterback Marcus Randall has never been able to nail down the quarterback job this season. But Friday against Arkansas, the fifth-year senior seized the day.


Last year, Spike TVâs VGAs were a comedy of errors. Or maybe that should be horrors. 32 was so traumatized by last yearâs show, he actually couldnât do a coherent piece on just the show.


Readers fire off a few comments on sci-fi past and present, and reminisce on a trip to a SubAtomic Inferno. Plus: Links to our most commented-upon blog posts.


Killing of Hostage Confounds Self-Image of Italians

ROME, Aug. 27 -- By all accounts here, Enzo Baldoni, the latest victim in Iraq of a videotaped killing at unknown hands, was a kind, light-hearted man.


NYC Hawks' Nest Framework Is Reinstalled

Pale Male and Lola are getting their Fifth Avenue address back — if the hawks are willing to accept a replacement nest offered by luxury apartment-house owners who ripped out the original, only to be harried incessantly by bird lovers around the world.


For the first time, scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, providing researchers a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products


There has not been a worldwide outbreak of influenza since 1968. Experts say there should have been another by now. They hope to be prepared to limit the effects when the next one finally happens.


Comic actor Charles Nelson Reilly, a lauded Broadway performer and campy game show guest in the 1970s and 1980s, has died in Los Angeles, a representative for the actor said on Monday.


Shares of Vivendi Universal, the owner of Universal Music Group, and Britain's EMI Group each traded down over 2 percent Friday amid a report that New York Attorney General


With the 25th anniversary of the Commodore 64 out of the way, it's now time to (belatedly) celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Atari 2600


08 December, 2004 - FISHERMENâS leaders and UK Government ministers alike today vowed to fight European Commission catching plans, which they said were out of date and too extreme.


Serbia's minister for Kosovo suggested Saturday that the government will seek to keep control over Serb-populated areas after the predominantly ethnic Albanian province declares independence.


A Milano la vicenda di una nomade bosniaca di 28 anni che ricorda quella del film"Ieri oggi e doman" di De Sica: Sophia Loren interpretava una contrabbandiera di sigarette                                          E' stata fermata 75 volte per furto Sempre scarcerata perchÃ© incinta                                                                                La donna Ã¨ stata denunciata oggi da due turisti tedeschiDal '93 a oggi ha avuto dieci gravidanze e quattro aborti


SHANGHAI The drivers' title has been won, and the team title has been decided, but that seems almost beside the point this week as Formula One prepares for its first ever Chinese Grand Prix.


Blast Kills Up to 17 Near Baghdad Police Academy

A suspected suicide car bomb killed up  to 17 people near Baghdad's Oil Ministry and a nearby police  academy Sunday, a spokesman for the ministry said.


The United States featured four players based in Europe. Ireland has beaten the Americans all four times they have played. The teams previously met in 2000 in New Hampshire, with Ireland winning 83-3.


A STRIKING figure in black robe and turban, with flowing white beard and dark rings under his eyes, Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani took centre stage yesterday with a dramatic statement of intent: "I have come for the sake of Najaf and I will stay in Najaf


Democrats Told About  Contract Abuse in Iraq

A government contractor defrauded the Coalition Provisional Authority of tens of millions of dollars in Iraq reconstruction funds and the Bush administration has done little to try to recover the money, an attorney for two whistle-blowers told Democratic lawmakers Monday.


Bethesda-Based Kite Networks Flies in Colorado

By Daily Record Staff  MobilePro Corp., of Bethesda, a provider of wireless technology and broadband telecommunications services, said its wireless subsidiary, Kite Networks, completed the initial phase of deployment for a Wi-Fi network at Longmont, Colo.


Putin: Ukraine Revote Would Be Fruitless

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sharply criticized the Ukrainian opposition's proposal to hold a repeat of the nation's disputed presidential runoff, telling Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma that a revote "would yield nothing."


Having taken food and chefs from what was once the domain of public television to new celebrity heights, the Food Network is now undergoing a transformation.


(Source: SAS) Are you challenged with inconsistent, inaccurate data scattered across your organization? SAS® Enterprise Data Integration Server provides comprehensive data integration technologies that allow you to meet growing expectations for high quality, trusted information.


CALCIOSCOMMESSE, SLITTA A DOMANI LA SENTENZA

(AGI) - Milano, 23 ago. - Slitta a domani la sentenza per lo scandalo scommesse: Disciplinare divisa sulle posizioni dei singoli tesserati. Sembrano allungarsi i tempi per la sentenza sul calcio scommesse: la


Cox Adds High-Definition Channels to Its Lineup

By CAROLYN SHAPIRO  BY carolyn shapiro  THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT  Hey, all you local Redskins fans: You can now watch your NFL team in high-definition on cable TV.   After at least two years of talks, cable television provider Cox Communications Inc.


Gestira' il dutyfree dell'aeroporto di Atlanta


David Greene passed for 259 yards and set an NCAA Division I-A record for most wins by a quarterback as No. 8 Georgia routed Kentucky 62-17 on Saturday.


The Austrian teenager kidnapped and held captive for eight years, leaves hospital to move to a semi-independent flat.


Pakistan Arrests Over a Dozen Suspected Militants

Security forces have detained more than  a dozen suspected militants, including some linked to al Qaeda,  after killing Pakistan's most wanted man in a weekend shootout,  intelligence sources said on Tuesday.


Charges have been dropped against two doctors who were accused of misconduct for signing cremation forms for Harold Shipman without adequate checks.


Police fired tear gas at demonstrators who hurled rocks and bottles at the U.S. Embassy in Athens on Wednesday during a rally against the war in Iraq.


DOTTING the Is and crossing the Ts can be a problematic business and, when the process is placed alongside a capital X over the name of Berti Vogts, you can perhaps come to terms with the apparent hesitancy of the SFA to declare time up on the national


A scientifically rigorous US death count for Sudan's Darfur region says well over 200,000 people have died.


Baseball Returns to DC After 33-Year Absence

Major League Baseball selected Washington, DC, as the new home for the Montreal Expos on Wednesday, bringing the iconic American sport back to the US capital after a 33-year absence.


Del Vecchio, si consolida collaborazione nata nel '99


DaimlerChrysler, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, announced a record stock buyback and raised its profit forecast on higher Mercedes-Benz earnings and lower costs from the sale of Chrysler.


The hurricane, blamed for three deaths, destroys homes, rips highways apart and cuts electricity to five million people. FORT PIERCE, FLA.


A summary of testimony from witnesses in the trial of former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who was convicted Tuesday of obstruction, perjury and making false statements:


Travel: Green fish and chips, anyone? Hilary Osborne tucks into the local fare on an eco-friendly break.


Indonesia presses Burma on Aung San Suu Kyi detention

Indonesia has accused Burma of trying to avoid the issue of the ongoing detention of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Burma was asked at an Asia-Pacific summit this week to clarify media reports that


Please step away from the slides House of Cards The second and final day of The Growth of Gambling and Prediction Markets: Economic and Financial Implications began with a very interesting session led by Ricardo Siu of of the University of Macau about whether or not gaming markets are a productive economic sector in the purely economic sense of that word: namely, are they capable of indefinite and sustainable growth?â¦


Allawi says Iraq economy, security needs resolving

Iraq's stagnant economy and lack of employment opportunities are feeding instability in the violence-torn country, hindering prospects for prosperity, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Monday.


The St Louis Cardinals joined the Boston Red Sox in the World Series after they overcame the Houston Astros 5-2 at Busch Stadium on Thursday.


Nigeria's VP will not be allowed to run for president in April's polls, election commission officials say.


VA inspector general blames IT specialist for Birmingham data loss

An IT specialist at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Birmingham, Ala., failed to properly protect sensitive data on an external hard drive lost in January, according to an investigation of the incident by the VA's inspector general.


A woman accused of running an upscale prostitution service in the Washington area might sell her list of 10,000 clients to pay for her defense, her attorney said Friday. Authorities have seized about $1 million worth of real estate and $500,000 in cash and stocks from Deborah Jean Palfrey, 50, said her attorney, Montgomery Blair Sibley.


US legal challenge against cigarette firms to start today

In 1953, the chief executives of the country's leading cigarette companies and officials from a major public relations firm gathered at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.


People should be paid for living organ donations, argues a US surgeon in a leading medical journal.


Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. are releasing a few tidbits about their ongoing collaboration to make three video games, but most details — including the game's titles — remain a secret.


For more than a dozen artists, nominations for the American Music Awards came in twos and threes.


(InfoWorld) - Research In Motion has finally announcedÂ the BlackBerry 8800, the multimedia business handset whose details RIM leaked following Apple's iPhone announcement, apparently to offset the company's sliding stock price. The 8800 is RIM's most developed effort to date to combine theÂ Pearl 8100'sÂ consumer-oriented features in a package similar to the business-oriented 8700. In practice that means features such as integrated GPS, a 2.4-inch color screen, a full QWERTY keyboard, a high-capacity battery, and trackball navigation in a case wider (and slightly thinner) than the Pearl and noticeably thinner than the 8700. The QWERTY keyboard is designed to improve upon the Pearl's use of a numeric keypad with SureType, but the keys are a bit more cramped than those of the 8700, initial reviewers said. There are said to be models available with or without a camera. The built-in GPS can be used with included navigation software for an extra monthly fee. It has voice-activated dialing, a speakerphone, Bluetooth 2.0, a media player, and a microSD memory card slot, with quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and Wi-Fi. So far, Orange, Vodafone, and T-Mobile have all announced rollout plans for the device in Europe, while AT&T has an exclusive launch deal in the U.S. RIM's Competition The handset may be an improvement over previous BlackBerry models, but RIM now has other kinds of competition to worry about, particularly in the user-interface department. The company is rumored to be working on a complete interface overhaul with the BlackBerry 9000 series, but in the meantime Microsoft has launched Windows Mobile 6, and touch-screen phones areÂ on the way from Apple, Samsung (the Ultra Smart F700, announced ahead of 3GSM), and LG (the KE850 Prada phone). There are also other handsets such asÂ Samsung's BlackJackÂ that fall into a similar price bracket to the 8800 but offer 3G networking, something lacking in RIM's models. Push e-mail and GPS are also no longer unusual in higher-end handsets. "This handset will be extremely appealing to mobile professionals who have demanding work and social lives," said Charmaine Eggberry, RIM EMEA vice president and managing director, in a statement.


Driver Cited in School Crash That Hurt 12

A 65-year-old man has been charged with a misdemeanor after his car hopped the curb outside an elementary school last month, pinning children and adults against a concrete wall and injuring 12 people, authorities said.


Key to a long life -- less insulin in the brain

Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by reducing the action of insulin in the brain, researchers reported on Thursday.


Another typhoon is headed for the Philippines, where rescuers are still searching for 150 people missing from Monday's storm, which killed at least 300.


Wall Street was set to open flat on Wednesday as investors keep their powder dry ahead of another batch of earnings, led by J.P. Morgan  bank and General Motors .


In New York, stuntman Blaine says he may be crazy

It may not come as a shock to people familiar with David Blaine, but the American stuntman admitted on Tuesday he might be a little bit crazy as he began his latest act.


News, Reviews, and Help for the MPX200, iPAQ h6315, and SmartPhone ...

Global mobile phone sales grew by 35% in the second quarter of 2004 compared with the same period last year, according to market monitors Gartner.


Yahoo buys Musicmatch for 160 million dollars

Internet portal Yahoo is looking to boost its music offerings with the purchase of Musicmatch for 160 million dollars. The all-cash deal is intended to give Yahoo increased


A Portuguese pensioner caused mild commuter chaos in the city of Oporto this week when he unwittingly drove his car into the underground train network, Portuguese newspapers reported on Tuesday.


Congo Army Factions Clash in East -Army Officer

Army reinforcements sent to bolster  the Democratic Republic of Congo's fragile border region with  Rwanda have clashed with former rebel units within the army, a  local military commander said on Sunday.


AIDS-Infected 'Black Blood Stations' Still Open in China

PRESS RELEASE - Washington, DC, Dec. 1, 2004 - Gao Yaojie, the Chinese doctor who revealed to the world that the Chinese government had covered up AIDS contamination of Chinese blood banks in 2000, told the


Two leading academics die in a car crash on the M11 as they travel from Cambridge to London.


Only diplomacy can avert bombs in Iran row: Sarkozy

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday a diplomatic push by the world's powers to rein in Tehran's nuclear programme was the only alternative to "an Iranian bomb or the bombing of Iran".


By DAVID BAUDER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  During the week leading up to the opening of the new television season, "Dancing With the Stars" made a strong return, Katie Couric won again, and Fox's "Happy Hour" appears anything but.


A search for missing US adventurer Steve Fossett is to resume in the Nevada desert shortly, officials say.


Youth Serves a Central Role Chicago's Growth

By Susan Diesenhouse, Chicago Tribune Mar. 11--As thousands of Chicagoans leave the city each year, a countervailing force is moving in: twentysomethings, whose growing presence in and near the city's center is attracting companies to start or expand operations downtown.


Attributor offers digital clipping service for syndicated content

To keep tabs on its content online, Reuters joins Associated Press in signing a deal with Attributor.


Chicago Public Library offers free Wi-Fi

Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey rolled out free wireless Internet connections at the main Harold Washington Library Center and 76 branches.


2001: The woman adopts three other siblings in Dallas

Five months before a Houston woman's seven adopted children were found in a Nigerian orphanage, Child Protective Services in Houston stopped sending the family monthly payments because the kids no longer were living with her.


Dutch state buys looted paintings back from heirs

The Dutch state has bought back four 17th century paintings from a collection of looted works that it is returning to the heirs of the original owner, the Culture Ministry said on Tuesday.


BHP boosts copper and iron stakes by $1.5bn

BHP Billiton, the AngloAustralian mining group, announced plans yesterday to increase production amid surging demand for commodities.


Polizia e carabinieri scortano 22 mezzi con rifiuti campani


Verizon, AT&T both offer $99-a-month, unlimited wireless calling plans

In a sign of hot competition among wireless carriers, AT&T and Verizon Wireless each unveiled $99.99-a-month unlimited wireless calling plans today.


Arafat's succession turns into power struggle

ISN SECURITY WATCH (15/11/04) - The new head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Mahmoud Abbas, escaped unharmed Sunday when militants burst into a mourning tent for the late Yasser Arafat firing assault rifles, killing two security guards


Oil prices rose to record highs Monday  near $50 a barrel for U.S. crude as Nigeria emerged as the  latest focus for worries about supply in an already tight  worldwide energy market.


East Timor's president threatens to quit

East Timor's president on Thursday threatened to resign after the ruling party defied his orders to oust the prime minister, deepening a political crisis in the tiny nation following weeks of bloody street battles.


Pope, Anglican leader discuss obstacles to unity

Pope Benedict and the Archbishop of Canterbury committed their Churches to the quest for unity on Thursday but acknowledged that issues such as women priests and gay bishops in the Anglican Church were obstacles.


FA board approves Capello as England manager

Italian Fabio Capello was on the verge of becoming England's second foreign manager on Thursday after the Football Association (FA) board approved his appointment.


Opera Software triples third-quarter loss

Opera Software, the maker of the No. 3 Web browser, reported a third-quarter net loss Friday that was more than three times greater than the year before, despite an increase in revenue.


Thousands of rare books are believed to have been damaged or destroyed in a fire at a German library.


U.S. Women Will Play for Gold After Upsetting Germany in Overtime

The U.S. team will face either Brazil or Sweden, for the Olympic title Thursday in Athens after beating Germany 2-1.


Software giants shut as strike hits Indian tech hub

Operations of global software  companies, financial institutions and government offices in  India's main technology hub shut on Wednesday after activists  called a strike over a border dispute with a neighboring state.


The Anaheim Angels added a starting pitcher Tuesday, agreeing to a $5 million, one-year contract with right-hander Paul Byrd.


Londra, 23:36 - CALCIO, PREMIER LEAGUE: CRISTIANO RONALDO LANCIA MANCHESTER

Risultati della 24/a giornata della Premier League: Chelsea - Reading 1-0 (32' Ballack/C); Derby Cou...


The US military says it will keep its European command in Germany amid plans for a broader pull-out.


The nation's budget deficit will drop to $205 billion in the fiscal year that ends in September, less than half of what it was at its peak in 2004


Greeley - About 800 employees of Swift & Co.'s Greeley meatpacking plant will lose their jobs five days before Christmas. The plant, which employs about 2,200 people, will lay off most of the second shift Dec. 20, a spokesman confirmed Sunday.


THE United Nationsâ chief weapons inspector says North Korea poses a serious challenge to attempts to limit the worldâs nuclear weapons.


This year, options for seasonal goodies range from Shakespeare to Stephen Colbert to Stanley Kubrick. So go ahead, unwrap our reviews of the best new CDs and DVDs.


NEW YORK  — Ellen DeGeneres can probably put anyone at ease. Even nominees for the biggest awards in show business.


Pakistan won the toss and will bowl in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy agaisnt West Indies. They made one change with batsman Salman Butt making his one-day international debut aged 19.


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

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


Pentagon official suspected of being Israeli spy

Reports from Washington say the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) believes a high-ranking official in the Defence Department has been spying for Israel.


Iran weighs invitation to Baghdad summit

Iran said Wednesday it is considering whether to participate in a Baghdad-organized conference of Iraq's neighbors that its top rival, the United States, plans to attend.


Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Michael Leavitt is President Bush's choice to replace Tommy Thompson as the new US Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).


Insurgents Kill 4 National Guards in Baghdad, Margaret Hassan ...

Iraqi officials say insurgents fired mortars at an Iraqi National Guard headquarters in al-Mushahida, north of Baghdad Tuesday. Iraq's Defense Ministry says four National Guard soldiers were killed and as


Industrial nations agree step to new climate pact

Industrial nations agreed on Friday to consider stiff 2020 goals for cutting greenhouse gases in a small step towards a new long-term pact to fight climate change.


Eight resolutions your skin will appreciate in the New Year.


Candidates for prime minister in Saturday's election in Australia were influenced by operatives trained in the US.


Supermarket giant Wal-Mart is being sued in the US over a CD by Evanescence that contained a swear word.


L'entita' dell'operazione sara' decisa nei prossimi mesi


Fiat, Marchionne vara nuova struttura organizzativa auto

Torino, 1 set. (Adnkronos) -Al via la nuova struttura organizzativa di Fiat Auto. A poco piu' di un mese dall'annuncio, il 26 luglio, dell'amministratore delegato Sergio Marchionne alla comunita' finanziaria


Many parents are denying children the same freedom to go out and play as they enjoyed, a survey suggests.


Paris, France (Sports Network) - Amelie Mauresmo has decided to withdraw from France's Fed Cup team to rest for the start of the 2005 season.


Myanmar junta threatens action against protesters

Fears of a repeat of 1988's bloody crackdown by Myanmar's ruling generals grew on Tuesday after the junta threatened action against monks at the centre of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in nearly 20 years.


Nearly 25,000 pages of Ronald Reagan's personal papers, including speeches, radio scripts and articles he wrote in the 1960s and 1970s, are now available to the public at his presidential library.


The pace of growth in the U.S. service sector posted a surprisingly sharp fall in February, retreating from January's eight-month high as new orders and prices paid declined, according to a report released on Monday.


Amaranth's Wilting Is a Lesson on Hedges

We don't print obituaries before our subject has been officially declared dead. But I'd like to make an exception for Amaranth, the hedge fund that became famous last week for losing $6 billion of its investors' money almost overnight by betting wrong on natural gas prices. Amaranth hasn't formally...


Coalition deal faces delay over Peres role

The formation of Ariel Sharon's new "unity" coalition with the opposition Labour Party was threatened with delay last night after an unexpected hitch.


Huge icy Christmas tree braves balmy winter

A Christmas tree carved from 30 tonnes of ice has been erected in Austria and officials hope it won't melt away during a record run of mild weather at the start of winter.Comment


A ceasefire between Israel and militants in Gaza took hold on Sunday and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert promised restraint in response to early Palestinian truce violations.


Bloody day in Gaza raises civil war fears

In what looked ever more like civil war, the forces of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas battled supporters of the Islamist prime minister across Gaza on Tuesday, the bloodiest day of factional fighting in months.


Minister in Pyongyang to demand explanation on blast

A government minister, now in Pyongyang, said he will seek an explanation from his North Korean hosts of a reported blast in the north of the country three days ago.


No. 18 UConn Tops Providence in Double OT

Charlie Villanueva had 18 points and nine rebounds after halftime to help No. 18 Connecticut turn back feisty Providence 94-89 in double overtime on Tuesday night.


Apple Inc., iBiquity Digital Corp, a developer of high-definition radio technology, and major radio companies said on Friday they are offering a new, free service called "iTunes Tagging."


Jury finds Vonage infringed on Verizon patents

(InfoWorld) - A federal jury has found that Vonage infringed three Verizon patents and must pay $58 million in damages plus royalties to Verizon, Vonage confirmed Thursday. Verizon sued Vonage last June, alleging the VoIP provider had violated seven of its patents involving the packet-based calling technology. In reality, the giant carrier sued to try to eliminate "a formidable competitor" to part of its traditional phone business, said Vonage spokeswoman Brooke Schulz. Vonage must pay a 5.5 percent royalty rate on future sales to use the Verizon technology. After the verdict, Verizon asked for a permanent injunction to stop Vonage from using the technology altogether, Vonage confirmed. In a statement, Vonage said it expects the verdict to be reversed on appeal. The award was 70 percent lower than the $197 million that Verizon originally sought, Vonage said. There is no basis for an injunction, and Vonage will seek a stay from the Federal Court of Appeals if it is imposed, the company said. Vonage customers should not see any change to their service, Vonage said. "We are proud of our inventors and pleased the jury stood up for the legal protections they deserve," Verizon said in a statement. Â


GONAIVES, Haiti - The death toll from a tropical storm that devastated parts of Haiti rose to 573 late Monday as search crews recovered hundreds of bodies carried away by raging weekend floods or buried by mud or the ruins of their homes, officials said.    The bodies of at least 500 people killed by Tropical Storm Jeanne were filling morgues in Gonaives, according to Toussaint Kongo-Doudou, a spokesman for the U.N...


Winning robot for iRobot Create contest does many things you wish the company already offered in a home robot.


NEW YORK (Billboard) - Before 2007 is out, Eve, Missy Elliott, Foxy Brown, Trina, Shawnna and Remy Ma should have new albums in stores, setting the stage for a banner year in the world of female rap. For the long-suffering genre, that would mean that more than two or three titles could finish in the top 100 of Billboard's year-end Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.


Autostrade: calano del 25% anche gli scontri


That Ravens' swaggering defense will face its biggest test of the season Sunday, as Baltimore takes on the Colts and Peyton Manning.


Fresh violence hits Thailand's south, hours after army planes drop 100m origami birds as a peace offering.


Oil steady in thin trade after drop on crude build

Oil prices were little changed on Friday, holding around $59 a barrel after tumbling on a build in crude stocks, but trade was muted by a U.S. holiday.


Democracy Rules, and Pop Culture Is Depending on It

Inspired by âAmerican Idol,â voter-based competitions are proliferating in every corner of the entertainment world.


Woman Accused of Stealing Gavel From Judge

FARMINGTON, Mo. - An woman is accused of stealing the gavel from the judge overseeing her case. Tammy Lynn Price, 28, was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor stealing for an incident that happened in October.


The Rockefellers were the ultimate American rich folks: uneasy with money, they were screwballs and they were squares, qualities on full display in the home they made.


Duke had one big half from the field, another from the line -- and a big game from DeMarcus Nelson.


Wall Street sinks even as the Fed chairman said slower U.S. growth will give way to a rebound in 2008.


PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers single-handedly made certain there's nobody unbeaten now in the NFL. The Steelers dominated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-3 Sunday to leave the NFL without an undefeated team.


Milano, 15:16 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: CURVA NON ANDAVA CHIUSA

Secondo l'allenatore dell'Inter, Roberto Mancini, la curva degli ultras nerazzurri non andava chiusa...


Santander may cut 4,500 jobs as part of Â£8bn Abbey National ...

Emilio Botin, head of Banco Santander Central Hispano, is today expected to tell union officials that the Spanish bank's Â£8bn takeover of Abbey National might cause up to 4,500 job losses over three years.


Is That Dog Barking Up the Wrong Family Tree?

DNA testing, the same technology used in human paternity disputes and criminal investigations, is increasingly being used to verify canine bloodline claims.


France returns slowly to normal after rail strikes

France faced transport disruptions on  Saturday in some regions and a limited underground service in  Paris as a nationwide strike over pensions tailed off.


Ford has hired accountancy giant KPMG to help it sell Jaguar and Land Rover, a report claims.


G.M.-Fiat Talks Fail to Resolve Rift Over Partnership Agreement

The high-stakes standoff between General Motors and Fiat over the terms of a 2000 partnership moved a step closer to the courtroom on Tuesday.


David Letterman isn't leaving the home office anytime soon.


Corporate tax cuts delayed a day in Senate

A sweeping corporate tax bill that would dole out nearly $140 billion in business breaks over the next decade was unexpectedly delayed in the Senate on Sunday over its failure


Vladimir Guerrero figured someone from his baseball-crazed country would be chosen as the American League's Most Valuable Player.


Looking to beef up interest in plasma, Hitachi makes a thin one, which the company will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week.


Richie Sexson set a Mariners record with his fifth grand slam of the season and Cha Seung Baek pitched seven shutout innings to lead Seattle past the Texas Rangers 7-2 Friday night.


VIDEO GAME REVIEWS: "Halo 2" a worthy sequel that mostly lives up ...

Even if you don't play video games, chances are you've heard about "Halo 2.". Microsoft Corp. made sure of that with a massive PR blitz, boldly proclaiming "there hasn't been this much anticipation


"We have to conclude that this election did not meet a considerable number of ... European standards for democratic elections," an OSCE statement said.


At least three French nationals are shot dead in Saudi Arabia, according to diplomatic and media reports.


Stocks & Bonds: Wall Street Rises on Tame Inflation Data

The market rallied after the government reported wholesale price figures that remained muted, and quieted fears that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates.


Bagged or boxed? Wine targets green shoppers

Set the dining table, light some candles and crack open a nice bag of wine.


Sri Lanka to crack down on terror but no rebel ban

Sri Lanka will introduce tough emergency regulations to curb terrorist activities but will not impose a ban on Tamil Tiger rebels, a senior government official said on Wednesday.


Il presidente del Senato a Casini: Â«Niente scuse per il taglio fiscaleÂ». Forza Italia lo difende. I parametri di Maastricht Â«non possono essere usati come alibiÂ» per non rispettare il programma di governo


Venus Williams thrashes top seed Shahar Peer to win the Memphis International title.


Panel Urges Stronger Antidepressant Warnings

BETHESDA, Md.  - A U.S. advisory panel urged  regulators on Tuesday to require a "black box" warning on  antidepressant labels about the increased risk of suicidal  behavior in youth who take the drugs.


Crime and disruption at the Reading Festival is down on previous years, police say.


An epic drought in Georgia threatens the water supply for millions. Florida doesn't have nearly enough water for its expected population boom. The Great Lakes are shrinking. Upstate New York's reservoirs have dropped to record lows. And in the West, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is melting faster each year. Across America, the picture is critically clear Â the nation's freshwater supplies can no longer quench its thirst.


Turkey votes in most important election in decades

Turks began voting on Sunday in a parliamentary election pitting the ruling Islamist-rooted AK Party against nationalists who disagree strongly over the future path of the rigidly secular Muslim country.


(ANSA) - MILANO, 20 SET - Due animaliste scozzesi hanno sfilato nude nel centro di Milano per protestare contro l'uso della pelletteria nella moda.La protesta era indirizzata contro il Mipel, la fiera internazionale della pelletteria in corso a Milano.Le


Nokia has unveiled a system for hosting, delivering and charging for entertainment and application content for mobile phones, called Preminet.


IR Feature Writer - 10/27/04. How superstitious are you? A little? Not at all? When the Earth's shadow overtakes the moon tonight starting at 6:06 pm, superstition, in all its mystery, may be lurking just around the corner.


Obama pledges new generation of leadership

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois  - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, citing the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, pledged on Saturday to bridge the partisan gridlock in Washington, end the war in Iraq and transform American politics as the first black U.S. president.


Ghana's newly re-elected president vows to dedicate his second mandate to tackling poverty.


Analyst: Virtualization set to boost mobile security

Technology to help tackle problem of data loss from corporate mobile devices, but the tools won't exist until 2012, Gartner says.


Race-hate attack fuels fear of Beslan backlash

Fears that the Beslan school massacre will lead to attacks against people from the Caucasus mounted yesterday after skinheads beat four people "of Caucasian appearance" on the underground railway system in Moscow.


DAVENPORT, Fla. -- A British tourist visiting central Florida with his family drove a minivan into the path of a gas tanker truck as he headed to a grocery store, killing himself and two other passengers, authorities said.


Valentine's Day SMS refund nipped in the bud

Complaint line dealing with other complaints Punters who paid Â£1.50 to send an anonymous Valentine's Day message to the object of their affections (assuming they had a suitably equipped and configured handset) were disappointed to find that a technical fault prevented its delivery.â¦


Intel Corp and Hewlett-Packard Co. reached a new level in their relationship today, as Intel hired an entire team of engineers from HP.


Beak Size Matters for Finches' Song, Scientists Suggest

By using video of singing birds played back in super slow motion, scientists are teasing apart the mechanics of the beak's role in birdsong—and what that may mean when it comes to selecting a mate.


BELGRADE, Sep 14 (IPS) - It seemed impossible only some years ago, but  ex-Yugoslav nations that fell apart in bloody wars are coming  together again in economic cooperation.


Friends of John Inman, most famous for the BBC comedy Are You Being Served?, pay tribute to the late actor.


3 Americans Share Nobel Prize for Physics

Three Americans shared the Nobel Prize for Physics for their work in increasing science's understanding of the forces that bind together the smallest pieces of matter, known as quarks.


A massive fight between Detroit Piston fans and Indiana Pacers players last week has drawn some of the largest suspensions in the history of the NBA.


US officials say âdonât panicâ over flu shot shortage

Only a few companies produce the vaccine known as the flu shot. When the UK announced that one company - accounting for half of the vaccines needed in the US - was having its license suspended due to contamination concerns - it created immediate concern.


Microsoft Spurns Appeal to Intervene in Russian Piracy Case

Microsoft rebuffed a public appeal by Mikhail Gorbachev for its chairman, Bill Gates, to intervene on behalf of a Russian school principal charged with software piracy.


Bank of America Acknowledges Illicit Funds Moved Through a Manhattan Branch

The company said its lax operations allowed South American money launderers to illegally move $3 billion through a single branch.


Precisazione dopo il ritiro da 'White' assieme ad Efima


Hewitt Shines, Serena Dazzles at US Open

Brimming with confidence, former champion Lleyton Hewitt looked every bit the tour's hottest player on Wednesday as kicked off his US Open campaign with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4


US President George W Bush vows to promote alternative fuel technology, on a visit to Brazil marred by protests.


Colts Interested in Quarterback Tim Couch

The Indianapolis Colts were still fine-tuning their roster Monday, and one option is quarterback Tim Couch.


U.S. patent court rules for TiVo, against EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corp  infringed a TiVo Inc patent in building digital video recorders  and must pay nearly $74 million in damages, a court that  specializes in patent cases ruled on Thursday.


Prevede un aumento a regime nel biennio 2006-07 di 105 euro


Blog: Founding CEOs often outlive their effectiveness. Boards seem reluctant to carry out their primary function: hiring and firing the CEO.


Dealer sales fell sharply in August and the motorcycle maker said it would cut shipments to those dealers for the remainder of the year.


Stocks fall at open on labor costs, Intel

U.S. stocks opened lower on Wednesday   as revised data on labor costs renewed inflation concerns and   as Intel Corp. INTC.O said it would cut fewer jobs than some   investors expected.


Perquisita la casa di un giornalista E' accusato di ...

FIRENZE, 18 NOVEMBRE 2004 - L'abitazione del giornalista fiorentino Mario Spezi Ã¨ stata perquisita stamani dai carabinieri di Perugia sulla base di un decreto emesso dalla procura perugina nell' ambito delle indagini sul presunto omicidio del medico


Experts are developing a flexible surgical robot - the i-Snake - which they say could revolutionise keyhole surgery.


44 believed North Koreans clamber over fence into Canadian Embassy ...

BEIJING (CP) - Forty-four men, women and children using ladders clambered over a spiked fence around the Canadian Embassy on Wednesday in what appeared to be the biggest recent bid for asylum by North Koreans.


An autopsy did not reveal the cause of death of Aaron Richardson, a Bowling Green football player who died after becoming ill at practice.


Not even a sex-sting arrest and an on-again, off-again guilty plea can keep Idahoâs senior senator from induction into the pantheon of Gem State greats.


Voting Problems in Ohio Spur Call for Overhaul

From malfunctioning machines to poorly trained poll workers, Ohio has become this year's example for electoral flaws.


The online game operator Giant Interactive Group said that it would buy back up to $200 million worth of American depositary shares. The company plans to fund the repurchases from available working capital, it said in a statement.


Official: U.S. Will Pursue Reconstruction

President Bush's ambassador to Afghanistan said Tuesday he believes the United States would pursue reconstruction and a buildup of security forces there regardless of whether a Republican or Democrat were in charge.


U.S. Vetoes Plan to End Israeli Operation

UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate end to military operations in the northern Gaza Strip and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.    The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 11 in favor and one against, with Britain, Germany and Romania abstaining...


Mizuho buys Nikko stake to strengthen brokerage

TOKYO Mizuho Financial Group, Japan's biggest bank by assets, has agreed to buy as much as 4.92 percent of Nikko Cordial for Â¥46.9 billion, or $452 million, to help strengthen its brokerage business.


Security issues scuttle Bain/Huawei bid for 3Com

A deal for Bain Capital Partners and China's Huawei Technologies to buy 3Com is on hold because the companies were unable to come to agreement with the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) about security concerns.The three companies have withdrawn their joint filing with CFIUS, although they remain committed to continued discussions, they announced Wednesday.The proposed $2.2 billion deal, announced in September, raised security concerns because of networking giant Huawei's close ties with the Chinese government. Under the proposed deal, Bain would have gotten an 83.5 percent stake in 3Com and Chinese networking giant Huawei Technologies would have gotten the remaining piece. CFIUS, part of the U.S. Department of Treasury, is investigating whether the investment by Huawei poses a risk to U.S. national security after Bain voluntarily submitted the deal for review in October."We are very disappointed that we were unable to reach a mitigation agreement with CFIUS for this transaction," Edgar Masri, president and CEO of 3Com, said in a statement. "While we work closely with Bain Capital Partners and Huawei to construct alternatives that would address CFIUS' concerns, we will continue to execute our strategy to build a global networking leader."Among the critics of the deal was U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter, a Michigan Republican. Huawei's stake in 3Com, which markets intrusion detection systems, would "gravely compromise" U.S. national security, he said in a House floor speech in October. The U.S. Department of Defense uses 3Com intrusion detection products, and Chinese hackers have targeted the agency, McCotter said.The companies had argued that Bain Capital, based in Boston, would have a controlling interest in 3Com. "Bain Capital will be able to make all operational decisions for the company, to set budgets, to spend money, to make investments, and to hire and fire personnel," 3Com said in an October filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. "Huawei will not have any control over the operation of the business."


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday defended his decision to authorize a last-minute ground offensive in Lebanon, despite the heavy casualties suffered by Israeli forces.


Cingular/AT&T Wireless: Now for Integration

The size of the Cingular/AT&T Wireless merger could present integration challenges as AT&T Wireless customers migrate to new calling plans and new equipment.


Glasgow Signs GBP 42m Thus and Cisco Deal

By Victoria Thomson  GLASGOW City Council has awarded Thus, the Glasgow telecoms company, and US IT giant Cisco a deal to improve the delivery of services to almost 600,000 Glaswegians.


Support for Yudhoyono rises after Jakarta embassy bombing

Indonesian presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, a former top security minister, enjoyed a growing support, said a recent survey conducted after the deadly bombing


Three days after a jury found Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) had infringed on Eastman Kodak patents, the two parties settled their lawsuit out of court.


Legislative races are normally sleepy affairs involving politicians who are virtually unknown outside their district. Campaign spending is scarce, the political implications minimal.


Pakistani, Afghan leaders vow cooperation

The leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan vowed on Wednesday to boost intelligence cooperation to meet the menace of terrorism that was destroying both countries, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf said.


Forget the 10 miles that separates their two home arenas and the fan chatter heard within that short expanse. The Nets and Knicks rivalry is now based on a different type


Panama president frees Cubans; US denies role

Bush administration officials denied any role yesterday in the pardon of four Cuban exiles by the outgoing Panamanian government. Three of the exiles â-ho were convicted


Nigerian authorities release top labour leader, but fuel strike ...

The chief of Nigeria's main labour organization vowed that a four-day countrywide strike to protest fuel price hikes will go ahead Monday as planned, and accused President Olusegun Obasanjo of shunning dialogue to resolve union


Jobs, Gates trade jests at rare joint appearance

The two computer industry chieftains met for their first joint interview in 14 years at a tecdhnology conference in Carlsbad, Calif.


Monaco di Baviera, 17:17 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: VINCERE A MONACO PER CHIUDERE DA PRIMI

Roberto Mancini vuole vincere a Monaco, contro il Bayern, per chiudere al primo posto il girone di C...


Show-bonsai chiude la sua 1/a settimana con uno share 32,84%


Michigan hires West Virginia's Rodriguez

Michigan hired Rich Rodriguez away from his alma mater after failing to bring back one of its own. A man with ties to both the Wolverines and West Virginia might've helped. College football's winningest program ended its coaching search Sunday, nearly a month after it started, by announcing Rodriguez would succeed retiring Lloyd Carr.


6 injured, 48 detained in Argentine clash

At least six Argentine protesters were injured and 48 people, including 18 women, were detained in the clash with police over the visit of the International Monetary Fund


AMERICA/MESSICO - I Vescovi a difesa di contadini e indigeni messicani: ÂQuando le leggi del mercato si impongono sui diritti delle persone e dei popoli, il lucro si trasforma in valore supremoÂ CittÃ  del Messico (Agenzia Fides) - La Chiesa del Messico Ã¨ preoccupata per le condizioni socio-economiche dei contadini del paese, soprattutto in seguito allÂentrata in vigore, lo scorso 1Â° gennaio, dell'ultima fase dellÂabbassamento dei dazi dogana...


Judge defers ruling on US Airways requests

US Airways Group Inc. has told a judge in US Bankruptcy Court it needs an answer by the end of next week on its proposal to cut employee pay 23% or it faces possible liquidation, the Associated Press reports.


UN says Iran appears to have frozen nuclear activities

VIENNA, Austria - Iran appears to have suspended all activities linked to uranium enrichment, a process that can be used to make nuclear arms, the head of the UN atomic watchdog agency said Monday.


US Says Militants Lurk in Horn of Africa

Militant groups including al Qaeda  are exploiting lawless areas in the seven-nation Horn of Africa  region to hide, recruit and train members and possibly plan  attacks, the head of the region's U.S.-led anti-terror force  said Monday.


Democrats Ready to Follow Howard Dean's Lead

Democratic Party activists,  recovering from a stinging November election loss and a fresh  round of soul-searching, rallied around Howard Dean on Friday  and promised a grass-roots drive to make the party competitive  in the South, Midwest and Mountain states.


Russia's Chechen leader Basayev killed on eve of G8

Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev,   Russia's most wanted man, was killed overnight, handing a huge   boost to President Vladimir Putin on Monday as he prepared to   host a Group of Eight summit.


The U.S. command announced Thursday the deaths of 14 more American troops, most killed in powerful roadside bombs in Baghdad. Thick, black smoke rose from the heavily fortified Green Zone after a mortar barrage as militants struck back despite a massive military offensive.


Moist Nose Shows Promise in Tracking Down Cancers

ritish researchers have trained dogs to detect bladder cancer by sniffing human urine, opening up the possibility that dogs - or electronic noses modeled on their snouts - may one day be used to detect the disease.


There was a particularly revealing stat given last night during Fox's (NYSE: FOX) coverage of the ALDS matchup between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox: In the 25


Ortaggi, mozzarelle, patate: cancellate ordinazioni per il 32%Pioggia di disdette anche per agriturismi, a partire da Pasqua                                          Campania, in ginocchio l'agricoltura per la crisi disdetti gli ordini                                                                                di PATRIZIA CAPUA


Commercio (ISTAT): vendite al dettaglio in flessione ad Agosto

Brutte notizie sul fronte dei consumi interni. LâISTAT, Istituto Nazionale di Statistica, ha infatti reso noto oggi che, nellâAgosto 2004, le vendite al dettaglio hanno fatto registrare un calo dello 0


Oil above $61 on drop in U.S. fuel stocks, Iran

Oil climbed above $61 to a seven-week high on Friday after top fuel consumer the United States reported an unexpected drop in gasoline stocks and Iran said it would show 'no weakness' over its nuclear program.


Court sides with state in case against FERC

Federal energy regulators improperly calculated how much money energy companies should refund to California consumers, and the state should get another


Psoriasis My Yield to Modified Anti-Anxiety Drug

NEW YORK  - A new benzodiazepine  derivative, called Bz-423, holds promise for treating psoriasis  without being toxic to normal cells, a research team at the  University of Michigan in Ann Arbor reports.


Madrid, 14:40 - CALCIO, SPAGNA: CLUB DI TERZA DIVISIONE IN VENDITA A 1 EURO

Basta una moneta da un euro per diventare presidenti del Jaen, squadra spagnola di terza divisione. ...


Milano, 14:33 - CALCIO, INTER; CORBODA: AUGURO IL MEGLIO A RONALDO

''Ronaldo? Credo che ad un buon sportivo si augura sempre il meglio. Poi, lui è stato un


Wall Street was set to start higher on Tuesday to recoup some of the prior session's losses, though high-profile retailer Amazon.com  may come under pressure after a broker downgrade.


Independent School League football capsules

BB&N Coach : John Papas (fifth year, 23-11). Last year's record : 9-1. Playing surface : Grass. Football website : BBNS.org/athletics.htm. Top returners (9) : Nico Papas, 6-0, 227, FB/LB-NT, Sr.; Nick Halloran, 6-5, 261, OT/DE, Sr.; Steve Grassa, 6-0, 181, RB/SS, Jr.; Mike Dichiara, 6-3, 195, QB, Jr.; Derek Papagianopoulos, 5-10, 225, RB/LB, Soph.; Ian Mahoney, 6-3, 272, OT, ...


South Africa close on 70-3 in reply to England's 139 on day one of the second Test.


Presidential rivals Viktor Yushchenko and Viktor Yanukovych meet in a fresh bid to resolve the poll crisis.


Bridge on the River Kwai A Magnet for Tourists

Thousands of tourists flock to Kanchanaburi every year, to visit the famous Bridge on the River Kwai. The mountainous region is home to many temples and festivals, with elephant-trekking and rafting tours also on offer.


Va. Marine, Killed in Iraq, Is Recalled for Selflessness

Nicholas Rapavi grew up in Northern Virginia, and according to his high school principal, "to say Nick was a great kid was an understatement."


More people have heard of Kinky Friedman than Benny Friedman, but in a week that may all change.


Roerstrand Porcelain Factory to Shut Down

Sweden's historic Roerstrand porcelain factory, which has operated since 1726, will be shut down by Finnish owner Iittala Group, the company said Wednesday.


Poverty poses threat, finance leaders told

World finance leaders ended their annual meeting yesterday with renewed pledges to promote global prosperity, amid warnings that the battle against poverty had taken a back seat to the war on terrorism.


Indice GfK arriva a 9,4 punti superando attese analisti


Israeli playing Saddam Hussein in TV miniseries

LOS ANGELES  - An Israeli actor will play Saddam Hussein in a four miniseries from the BBC and HBO.


UEFA Cup: Zenden double gives Boro win over Lazio

Boudewijn Zenden scored twice as Middlesbrough beat Lazio 2-0 to maintain its 100 percent record in the UEFA Cup group stage on Thursday.


One in 20 patients in Northern Ireland catches an infection while in hospital, according to a new survey.


Vital Signs: Learning: In This Class, a Flunked Test Is a Health Wake-Up Call

When some students set out to learn about nutrition, the lessons hit closer to home than many of them expected.


Young Worker Smashed under Collapsed Wall ... read

Politics: 29 December 2004, Wednesday. A 24-aged worker found his death pressed down under a wall that collapsed during demolition works in the old part of Plovdiv, south Bulgaria.


Il dopo-Arafat Ã¨ iniziato ieri a Ramallah, nelle stesse ore in cui radio e televisioni mandavano in onda lâaltalena di notizie drammatiche e confuse sul decesso, il coma profondo, il fortissimo peggioramento, la morte clinica del presidente palestinese


Former AWB executive maintains ignorance of Saddam kickbacks

The former chairman of Australian wheat exporter AWB has maintained he was ignorant of huge kickbacks paid to Saddam Hussein's regime after a special inquiry hauled him back for a second grilling.


Libya Says Surprised at Saudi Ambassador Recall

Libya said on Wednesday it was surprised Saudi Arabia had recalled its ambassador to Tripoli and insisted there was no Libyan plot to assassinate the kingdom's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Abdullah.


Japan Is Seeking to Identify Submarine Detected Near Okinawa

Japan is seeking to identify the submarine that was detected yesterday near the southern island chain of Okinawa, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokuki Hosoda said.


Seafaring sequel   Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest is in position to   potentially surpass Spider-Man's record for the best weekend   opening ever, according to industry predictions.


The alleged suicide attempt by the actor, known for his happy-go-lucky characters, shocks the movie industry


When does "on message" turn into "broken record?" When does "focus" become a case of tunnel vision? The answer to both questions would be "in the first presidential debate" held last week.


The feel-good story of the baseball season turns into a different kind of feel-good storyâand leaves us fans feeling bad.


Il presidente ha espresso al centrosinistra la sua preoccupazione "Per me il rinvio Ã¨ una strada obbligata" ha spiegato a Berlusconi                                          Il Colle avvisa i leader dell'Unione "Un'altra caduta e governo a casa"                                                                                Sul rifinanziamento della missione in Afghanistan non verrÃ  posta la fiducia di CLAUDIO TITO


Heather Locklear: Still glam and gorgeous

She was all fresh-faced enthusiasm and girl-next-door sexiness as officer Stacy Sheridan on TJ Hooker. She strutted in skirts shorter than her temper as tart-tongued Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place.


Actor Glenn Ford, who played strong, thoughtful protagonists in films such as "The Blackboard Jungle," "Gilda" and "The Big Heat," died Wednesday, police said. He was 90.


U.N. inspectors plan to return to North Korea in about a week to help the communist nation dismantle its nuclear program and re-establish a presence that ended when they were expelled five years ago, diplomats said Sunday.


WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said on Thursday Iran was âmaking a lot of mistakesâ but said any action to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons was a call for President George W Bush and other leaders to make.


NEW YORK - Why did it take so long for the Bush and Kerry campaigns to agree on a debate schedule? Sen. John Kerry had the answer for television's Regis Philbin, who has hosted the quiz show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"  "The big hang-up was George Bush wanted to get life lines, you know, so he could call somebody," the Democratic candidate for president quipped Tuesday while appearing on "Live With Regis and Kelly."   Contestants on the multiple-choice quiz show could contact a knowledgeable friend for help if they were unsure of an answer...


Almost since the invention of the automobile, the large, elegant sedan dominated the nation's highways, symbolic of America's success and power. But the oil crises of the 1970s put a serious crimp in that gas-guzzling style, and Americans went through the '80s driving smaller, high-mileage cars, often compact and subcompact imports.


Militants backed off a deadline to kill three UN hostages Wednesday and suggested a Filipino may be spared because his country has no troops in Afghanistan.


George Lucas boosts film study with gift to school

Filmmaker George Lucas, the man behind the "Star Wars" movie franchise, says he hopes to revitalize the study of cinema through a recent $175 million gift to the University of Southern California, his alma mater.


Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Car Passengers

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that a passenger in a vehicle has the same right as a driver to challenge the constitutionality of a traffic stop.


Scientific sleuths have a new suspect for a mysterious affliction that has killed off honeybees by the billions: a virus previously unknown in the United States.


Alpine Skiing: Pranger Overcomes Timing Problems to Win

SCHLADMING, Austria  - Austria's Manfred Pranger  won a World Cup slalom on his 27th birthday despite being  demoted to fourth from second after Tuesday's first leg.


Sony Says TV Division Profit Below Target

Sony Corp. said on Friday its television  business returned to the black in the key October-December  quarter but profits were below its expectations as intense  price competition and heavy costs took a toll.


Alien abduction lamp, for those who want to believe

There's a light bulb inside the supremely awesome metal UFO on top, which illuminates the windows and the mysterious aliens inside. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


Recording Industry Files More Downloading Suits

The recording industry on Thursday filed another round of copyright infringement lawsuits against people it said were illegally distributing songs over the Internet.


Word is, he's on a drip, and his week old baby hasn't proved overly considerate to the tournament he's playing in; yet despite a rather severe list of obstacles, US Open Champion Retief Goosen is looking in pretty good shape after three days of the


US stresses the need to get Sunnis involved

Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday that it will be up to Iraq's newly elected government to reach out to minority Sunni Muslims if they fail to win much representation in nationwide elections Jan. 30.