Forecasters warned Tuesday that a La Nina weather pattern — the nasty flip side of El Nino — is brewing, bringing with it the threat of more hurricanes for the Atlantic.


Holy Toast! eBay Sandwich Taking Record Bids

The most popular item on eBay today is not a rare signed copy of Bob Dylan's 'Like a Rolling Stone.' Nope. It's a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich with a running price of over $16,000.


Letter: Whats needed is advice on how to be a suck-up without losing your soul.


After Islam, Pope takes reconciliation to Orthodox

Pope Benedict on Wednesday embarked on a second mission in Turkey, to improve ties between Catholic and Orthodox Christians, after winning praise for his conciliatory views on Islam and the country's future in Europe.


Mauritanian authorities said they were searching Tuesday for three men suspected of links with a local terror network in connection with the fatal shooting of four picnicking French tourists.


An Israeli aircraft fired two missiles at a car traveling in the Gaza Strip late Thursday, killing a senior Hamas commander who was among the government's most-wanted fugitives for years — the latest in a series of Israeli assassinations that have weakened the militant group.


The Harvard women's hockey team set itself up for this. The Crimson invited the best teams in the West to come to Bright Hockey Center for some early season competition, taking on Minnesota and Wisconsin a week ago and Minnesota-Duluth over the weekend.


The tiny mask that covers scars on the Phantom's face lets "The Phantom of the Opera" have it both ways: He's disfigured and he's hot.


Lenovo Buys IBM's PC Business for $1.25 Billion

Lenovo Group Ltd. agreed to pay $1.25 billion for International Business Machines Corp.'s personal computer business, lifting China's largest PC maker to third in world rankings and giving it a globally recognized brand.


Israel fights Fatah militants in West Bank city

NABLUS, West Bank  - An Israeli raid into a West Bank city dominated by Fatah gunmen drew accusations from Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad that Israel was trying to undermine his new government shorn of Hamas Islamists.


Belarus Leader Vows Tight Control on KGB

President Alexander Lukashenko vowed Tuesday to retain tight control over the KGB in Belarus, saying the security agency should do more to monitor political dissent. Human rights activists said the move signaled a further crackdown of opposition groups in the former Soviet republic.


Back in the 1995-96 season, Jose Juan Barea got caught up in watching University of Massachusetts basketball games on television. Like a lot of kids in Puerto Rico, Barea became enamored of the Minutemen's backcourt of Edgar Padilla, a native of Toa Alta, and Carmelo Travieso, a sharpshooter who played in Puerto Rico each summer.


N.F.L. Roundup: Belichick Puts Pads Away in Short Week for Patriots

With a short week to prepare for their attempt to go 16-0, the Patriots conducted only a walk-through in the teamâs indoor practice facility Wednesday.


CORRUPTION:  Bandar Bribery Case Crosses the Atlantic

WASHINGTON, Jun 27 (IPS) - The U.S. Justice Department is investigating  allegations of bribery by the British defence contractor BAE  Systems to Prince Bandar Bin Sultan, a high-ranking member of the  Saudi royal family with wide contacts and relations here.


Marxist rebels have abducted at least eight Colombian tourists celebrating Christmas at a lakeside spa in the northwest, officials said Saturday.


Rapporto Censis-Confcommercio, in Italia crescita lenta


Cadbury sees results at lower end of targets

The world's biggest confectioner, Cadbury Schweppes, says its full-year results will be at the lower end of target ranges after a wet summer hit soft drinks sales in Europe.


Yanks Lead Boston 2-0 After Four Innings

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits a two-run homer against Boston Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe during the third inning of game 4 of the ALCS Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 in Boston.


A man who admitted he beat his girlfriend's 2-year-old son offered an excuse that angered a judge: He said he's not a morning person.


My popularity has nothing to do with TV: Vinay Pathak

While most celebrities would agree that television remarkably increases the visibility of a star, Bollywood actor Vinay Pathak refuses to give credit to the small screen or theatre for his soaring popularity.


Jon Lieber stopped the hard-charging Boston Red Sox in what might turn out to be a key game in the American League East race. Lieber no-hit the Red Sox until David Ortiz's two-out


Democrats lose ground in Kansas Legislature

TOPEKA - Democrats saw their already low numbers in the Legislature slip further in Tuesday's election, likely making it even harder for Gov.


French utility workers are struggling to restore electricity supplies after a hurricane-force storm left six people dead and thousands without power.


Why, for âDirt,â her first television project in nearly three years, did Courteney Cox choose the FX cable channel?


Philippine Troops Kill Kidnap Gang Leader

Philippine security forces stormed the  hideout of a Muslim kidnapping gang and killed its second in  command, a senior army officer said on Friday.


Postal geography mix-up hits Ascension Island

Britain's Ascension Island has been without post since October because the Royal Mail has been sending its mail to South America.


Sony to delay Japan Walkman launch on chip glitch

Sony Corp. 6758.T said on Tuesday it   would postpone the launch of a new Walkman music player by a   week in Japan due to malfunction of microchips used in the   machine -- the latest delay in a product offering from the   world's second-largest consumer electronics maker.


Democratic presidential contender John Edwards argued on Thursday that President Bush has made the nation less safe and the Republican candidates are trying to become "a bigger, badder George Bush."


2 New Drugs Offer Options in H.I.V. Fight

Two new AIDS drugs, each of which works in a novel way, have proved safe and highly successful in large studies.


Jake Gyllenhaal, star of "The Good Girl" and "Donnie Darko," has been cast as the lead in "Jarhead," the film adaptation of Anthony Swofford's Gulf War memoir.


The United States is treating the globe like one giant battlefield for its war on terror, eroding rights worldwide, Amnesty International  said


Els scoops the jackpot again with record win

As 35th birthdays go, Ernie Els had a pretty special one yesterday. There were the cards. "There were so many I thought it was Christmas," he said.


A native of India who lost a bid for a local township committee seat by 12 votes after fliers accused him and his running-mate of accepting contributions from "foreign nationals" is hoping a recount will reverse the outcome.


Stock futures point to weaker open ahead Fed

Stock index futures pointed to a weaker opening on Monday, with trading expected to be light as corporate and economic data calendars suggest thin newsflow ahead of Tuesday's Fed monetary policy decision.


US Census Bureau: Poverty, Uninsured Up in 2003

The US Census Bureau announced Thursday that the number of citizens living in poverty and without health insurance rose in 2003. The government agency says the poverty rate rose from 12.


Early successful alcohol treatment pays dividends

NEW YORK  - People with alcohol problems   who remain abstinent within a year of first seeking treatment   are more likely to be alive fifteen years later than those who   don't fare as well early in treatment, a new study shows.


Two goals in extra time put Arsenal into the Carling Cup final at the expense of Spurs.


Israel to Intensify Strikes If Rocket Fire Continues

JERUSALEM, Feb. 7 -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak threatened Thursday to intensify military operations in the Gaza Strip if fighters continue using the Palestinian territory for rocket attacks on southern Israel. Earlier in the day, Israeli troops supported by tanks, artillery and fighter...


Christmas fun in Antarctica gets out of hand

A groping Santa, a drunken car chase, a bloody punchout. Festivities in Antarctica got a little out of hand this Christmas.


Demand, Canada Supply Concern Cut U.S. Flu Shot Trips

A cruise operator ferrying U.S.  residents to Canada for flu shots said on Friday it has cut  back on its popular service due to overwhelming demand and  concerns about diminishing supplies north of the border.


Biografa francese si occupera' di Chanel e Cartier


Operazione da 476 mln dollari, per diversificare attivita'


Iconic grilled cheese whips us Net frenzy

â¢ 2004-11-24 â¢ Diana Duyser will soon become $28,000 richer, courtesy her 10-year-old sandwich. It's no ordinary sandwitch, though.


Manchester, 11:45 - CALCIO, MANCHESTER UNITED: 15 MILIONI PER QUAGLIARELLA

Fabio Quagliarella ora piace molto non solo in Italia e il Manchester United è pronto a sferr...


Gates: Microsoft Seeks Cooperation With EU

Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates said Tuesday the software giant was dedicated to cooperation with the European Union despite the complications created by the landmark EU ruling and record fine against the company.


Il gruppo alberghiero contrae la sua presenza (era al 22,9%)


Though the album has its moments, it's not entirely enticing.


Law Targets Kids' Crabbing Hobby ; WALES

By DAVID GREENWOOD  BUSINESS leaders last night claimed kids who go crab fishing along the North Wales coast could be prosecuted if a new byelaw is given the government seal of approval.


Xbox Live Woes Prompt Class-Action Suit Against Microsoft

Lawsuit lists complaints -- breach of contract, breach of warranty and negligent misrepresentation -- stemming from glitches in the online gaming service.


Clear Channel signs multi-year Arbitron deal

Clear Channel Communications Inc.  radio division is signing a multi-year deal to use Arbitron  Inc.'s new technology to track listener habits in its top 50  markets, according to a source familiar with the matter.


Iran Says Nuclear Freeze Won't Last Long

Iran reiterated Tuesday it was only  prepared to freeze its uranium enrichment activities for a few  months and would not, as the EU and Washington want,  permanently mothball facilities which could make atomic bombs.


Looking to continue the brisk sales of its portable gaming unit, Sony said Tuesday that it would offer a new bundled package which would include a 1GB memory stick, game, and UMD movie for $249.


Blair on 'pledge pilgrimage' en route to Labour pre-election conference

Prime Minister Tony Blair made a "pledge pilgrimage," setting out Labour's core promises to voters as he made his way to his party's pre-election spring conference.


Monster.com took 5 days to disclose data theft

Monster.com waited five days to tell its  users about a security breach that resulted in the theft of  confidential information from some 1.3 million job seekers, a  company executive told Reuters on Thursday.


A 15-year-old girl is stabbed with a knife in an attack at Liverpool Lime Street railway station.


More than any other studio, Warner Bros. makes big bets on star vehicles and event films that spare no expense. This holiday season is no exception.


Il via libera e' giunto dalla Commissione europea


Border Patrol Training Moves Near Mexico

Incoming Border Patrol agents will train closer to the U.S.-Mexican border when the federal government relocates their academy to Artesia, N.M., Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday.


IBM Friday sharpened it blade offerings to target small and midsize businesses with the announcement of new hardware and software bundles.


Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt beat Taiwan's Ti Chen 6-3 6-3 on Thursday to reach the second round of the Mumbai Open.


Child vaccines a key issue for OIC forum in Malaysia

The problem of producing life-saving vaccines for children which are permissible under Islam was a key topic for health experts in talks here Tuesday ahead of an inaugural health conference for OIC nations.


New Survey Suggests 100,000 Civilians May Have Died As Result Of ...

A startling new survey by US and Iraqi researchers has concluded that an estimated 100,000 civilians may have died in Iraq as a direct or indirect consequence of the US-led invasion in March 2003.


"The Diving Pool" (Picador, 164 pages, $13), by Yoko Ogawa: Women Â twisted, obsessive and inquisitive women Â are the narrators of three novellas by Yoko Ogawa who explore and indulge in their dark sides without apology.


Gruppo conferma presenza con specializzazioni e sinergie


President Bush defended his Iraq war policy in a patriotic Fourth of July talk, saying that while he honors the sacrifice of U.S. troops, now is not the time to bring them home.


The former England captain makes a brief appearance as his new club loses 0-1 to Chelsea.


QANTAS is suffering an unexpected softening in passenger demand, particularly on international routes, as the impact of the rising global oil price starts to strike consumer spending.


US airstrikes in Falluja overnight have killed nine Iraqis and wounded 12 others -- including several children -- according to hospital officials.


New Down's test eliminates miscarriage risk

A new non-invasive test that examines  fetal DNA can pick up genetic abnormalities such as Down's  syndrome, researchers said on Friday.


Critics Group Names Eastwood's 'Baby' Best Film

A group of leading U.S. film critics named director Clint Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby" as the best film of 2004, and its star, Hilary Swank, shared best actress honors with Britain's Imelda Staunton in abortion drama "Vera Drake."


Microsoft is researching a fix for a bug in Windows Home Server that could corrupt some files saved with certain applications.


SEC Makes Investigation Of Krispy Kreme Formal

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Securities and Exchange Commission has escalated its investigation of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. to a formal inquiry, the company announced Friday.


Latest Iraqi studies find no evidence of illicit weapons: Paper

The latest report on Iraq's illicit weapons found no evidence that the country was in possession of any nuclear, chemical and biological weapons by the time of the US-led


Wife of missing ex-FBI agent gets no news in Iran

The wife of a former FBI agent who went missing in Iran nine months ago said on Saturday she had not been able to find out what had happened to her husband during a four-day visit to the Islamic state to search for him.


Sara' rappresentata a piazza del Popolo, sindaco Veltroni


A cease-fire between northern fighters and the Ugandan government is expected to be signed Friday. By Abraham McLaughlin | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.


Description: NPR's Scott Simon reflects on Boston's World Series victory -- the first for the Red Sox since 1918. He downplays the only recently fabled Curse of the Bambino while reviewing some Fenway history.


There were apparently fewer expulsions of pupils in England last year - but more suspensions.


LAS VEGAS -- Roughly three hours after he first left his locker room to the strains of "My Way," the Frank Sinatra anthem for the solitary man who marches to the beat of his own drum, Bernard Hopkins turned to his wife and said, "We finally made it. We finally made it."


U.N. team in N.Korea for reactor shutdown talks

U.N. nuclear officials arrived in North Korea on Tuesday to negotiate terms for inspectors to monitor the shutdown of Pyongyang's nuclear reactor, its source of bomb-grade plutonium.


Wisconsin soph. D Suter to sign with Nashville

Wisconsin sophomore defenseman Ryan Suter has agreed to terms of a contract with the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators, Suter and the Predators said Wednesday.


Romney quickest on air with campaign ads

Republican Mitt Romney burst from the pack to place more television ads than all of the other 2008 presidential contenders combined, a report issued Monday found.


Aragones Refuses To Condemn Racist Chanting

Spain coach Luis Aragones refused to criticise those guilty of racist chanting during last nightâs clash with England. Three England players were targeted for abuse by the Bernabeu support, and when repeatedly


Figlio di diplomatica, ancora disperso il padre italiano


Prosecutors were considering Thursday whether to charge Ryan O'Neal with assault with a deadly weapon for firing a gun during a brawl with his older son at the actor's Malibu home.


Running With a Revamped, Refreshed Red Hat

New management with all the right credentials meets top-hat business results. Good things will happen.


Ridge to step down from homeland security post

Tom Ridge, who shepherded the largest reorganization of federal government since the World War II era, will leave behind a Homeland Security Department that has


The beleaguered networking gear maker says it won't be able to file earnings on the date it expected.


All 24 aboard WWF helicopter killed in Nepal

All 24 people on board a helicopter   chartered by conservation group WWF in Nepal were killed after   the aircraft crashed in bad weather two days ago, officials   said on Monday.


FTC: We won't block Google-DoubleClick merger

Controversial ad deal valued at $3.1 billion "unlikely to substantially lessen competition," agency rules in 4-1 vote.


Toy wrestler figures recalled in U.S. for lead levels

About 5,400 Chinese-made toy wrestler figures sold at discount stores are being recalled because they contain excessive levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday.


Studies Deem Biofuels a Greenhouse Threat

The full emissions costs of producing biofuels are higher than those linked to the production of conventional fuels, scientists said.


Blair makes 'urgent' appeal to tackle global warming

British Prime Minister Tony Blair issued an urgent warning about global warning and called for the Group of Eight, due to hold its next summit in Britain, to adopt a common strategy to tackle the global problem.


Up Close: Logitech's new diNovo Mini keyboard

We check out Logitech's new diNovo Mini keyboard, which fits into the palm of your hand.


Google Chief Schmidt Joins Apple As Director

By Sara Kehaulani Goo, Washington Post Staff Writer  Apple Computer Inc. said yesterday that Google Inc. chief executive Eric E. Schmidt will join the company's board of directors, creating a bond between two technology powerhouses that compete fiercely with Microsoft Corp.


Heavy-drinking college kids make worse decisions

NEW YORK  - Young adults who binge drink frequently are more likely to show disadvantageous decision-making patterns than their peers who don't drink as heavily, a new study shows.


No Oil Yet, but African Isle Finds Dealings Slippery

The tiny island nation of SÃ£o TomÃ© may have attracted oil-related corruption without producing any oil.


Russia Summons U.S. Diplomat Over Iraq Arms Claim

Russia summoned a U.S. diplomat to  protest at a Pentagon claim that Russian soldiers spirited away  hundreds of tons of explosives from a site in Iraq just before  the U.S. invasion, Interfax news agency said on Friday.


A devastating fire in a three-story building in the Bronx killed eight children and one adult and left several others injured in one of New York's deadliest blazes in recent memory, authorities said.


G.M. to Alter Tiger Woodsâs Role in Its Ads

General Motors plans to use Tiger Woods instead as a pitchman in companywide ads for products like OnStar.


Sarasota Cam pus Advisor/Recruiter The University

A small group of supporters of Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, who have been drumming on oil barrels for days outside the cabinet ministers building as part of a blockade of Kiev's government, pass a bottle around at a fire at their


Man Utd chief executive David Gill believes Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a contract extension up to 2012.


Riparte titolo a Piazza Affari, scambi vivaci 1,44% capitale


North Korea wants Russia support, offers uranium: paper

North Korea has offered Russia exclusive rights to its natural uranium deposits in exchange for open support at the six-way talks on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons, a Japanese daily said on Sunday.


Update 2: Tokyo Market's Main Index Slips

The Tokyo stock market's main index slipped Monday on profit-taking after a five-day rally, with travel-related issues taking a beating after a powerful earthquake and deadly tidal waves wreaked havoc around Asia.


The body of a man found in an Aberdeen flat may have lain undiscovered since last August.


By Ashley Bach, Seattle Times  Feb. 15--The Sonics may have anointed Renton as the winner in the arena contest, but the also-ran, Bellevue, doesn't seem to mind.   City officials say Bellevue is doing just fine, with a dozen high-rises and thousands of new residents coming downtown.


Arafat Medical Records Given to His Nephew

Yasser Arafat's medical records give no clear cause of death but show that toxicology tests appeared to rule out poisoning, his nephew said Monday.


Australia's PM denies that a graphic shown during a live TV debate was cut because it showed he was losing.


Japan holds bird flu drill for human case

Japan began a drill on Monday to test its readiness for dealing with a human case of bird flu, with a limping mock patient -- wearing a white mask and labeled "Mr. A" -- being whisked to hospital in an ambulance and tested.


The clean-up operation continues on the M6 motorway after a tanker spilt its chemical load in the fatal accident.


New prime minister, Gordon Brown, called President Hamid Karzai overnight to reiterate his country's commitment to the fight against "terror" in Afghanistan, a statement said Saturday.


The supreme court ruled Monday that charges of vote fraud in the presidential elections were without foundation, ending a major legal challenge to Congo's first multiparty balloting since independence from Belgium in 1960.


Australia defends tough anti-terror stance over medic

Senior ministers defended Australia's tough anti-terrorism stance on Sunday, saying laws by which a man linked to the failed UK bombings was held for 12 days before being charged were essential to protect its citizens.


After six-month grind, three races left to be decided in season's ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Peter Magowan knows all of the schedules by heart -- when everybody plays, who they play, where they play. He knows the standings, too, obviously.


Londra, 14:48 - CALCIO, DROGBA AL CHELSEA: TENTATO DA MILAN E BARCELLONA

Sulle pagine di France Football Didier Drogba spaventa il Chelsea. "Mi trovo di fronte all'ultima sv...


Stray cat's gravestone sells for fortune

LONDON: A medieval limestone slab which for years has been used as a gravestone for a dead cat called Winkle has fetched more than Â£200,000 at auction.


Bernhard Langer is not ruling out staying on as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2006 event in Ireland.


Georgia Tech and Connecticut played for the NCAA championship three years ago. This season, they are struggling just to make the tournament.


Bonino, per stabilizzare ripresa politiche competitive


Republicans toppled Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, winning their biggest Senate prize and expanding their majority in a Southern sweep. They added wins in Alaska and Florida on Wednesday.


Once I might have been upset that Miller Brewing left black people out of its celebration of rock history, but when I read about it the other day, I wasn't even slightly bothered.


Iraq Group Says Kills Second U.S. Hostage -TV

Militants killed a second American  captive in Iraq after a 24-hour deadline passed on Tuesday, a  Web site statement and Arab television said.


The largest takeover in Australian corporate history seems set as Coles agrees to an offer from Wesfarmers.


Todd Malicoat has put together a simple yet effective guide to Digg for search marketers which is packed with stats on Digg usage, the traffic which Digg can bring to a site, the aftershock of linking and continued traffic and references to some of the best articles out there about Digg, which are penned by [...]


Allyssa DeHaan plays bigger than her 6-foot-9 frame with 25 points and the 24th-ranked Spartans beat No. 4 Ohio State, 62-59, on Sunday, ending the Buckeyes' 17-game winning streak.


London - South African captain Graeme Smith has lost the toss against his West Indies counterpart Brian Lara, and the Proteas have been sent in to bat in their ICC Champions Trophy Pool B decider here on Saturday.


Firenze, 20:27 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: CON LA SAMP TORNA MUTU, FREY IN NAZIONALE

In vista del match interno con la Samp, la Fiorentina ritrova Mutu (scontata la squalifica) ma non S...


Italian president opens crisis talks after Prodi resignation

President Giorgio Napolitano will open talks on Friday to resolve Italy's political crisis after prime minister Romano Prodi's resignation and the end of his centre-left government.


Inside the culture and collapse of Enron

In the trial of corporate titans, witnesses describe a world of brains, skill, and deception.


A rise in crude oil prices for a second  day, a stalled recovery in the dollar and a crop of warnings in  the chip sector were set to push Wall Street lower at  Thursday's opening.


'Questione va vista in sistema welfare complessivo'


Many Pilgrims Stone 'Devil' Bush in Haj Ritual

MENA, Saudi Arabia  - Haj pilgrims pelted stones  at symbols of the devil on Friday, and many said they were  targeting President Bush and other world leaders seen as  oppressing Muslims.


Sheriff Investigators Deny Jackson Leaks

Sheriff's investigators denied they are the source of recent leaks to the media in the Michael Jackson child molestation case and added an investigation has been started to find who might be responsible.


Ex-Playboy model Anna Nicole nears Bahamas burial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida  - Former Playboy centerfold Anna Nicole Smith will be buried in the Bahamas after most of the parties feuding over her corpse reached a deal on Thursday to lay her to rest next to her dead son.


"Taliban gloomy" after Pakistani arrests

QUETTA, Pakistan  - Pakistani police arrested five suspected Afghan militants in a raid in the city of Quetta and a Pakistani newspaper said on Sunday the Taliban had conceded the arrest last week of one of their top leaders.


More than 250 000 homes and businesses were without power on Monday as work crews from Denmark to Lithuania moved to clean up debris from a fierce storm that claimed 11 lives.


GM may launch Daewoo minicar in US and Cadillac in Europe: report

General Motors Corp. launching a version of Daewoo's Matiz minicar on the US market and a slimmed down Cadillac in Europe, a trade magazine said.


Il CIPE, su proposta di Lucio Stanca, Ministro per l'Innovazione e le Tecnologie, ha approvato il finanziamento di circa 4 milioni di euro (nell'ambito di un complessivo stanziamento di 135 milioni di euro per il rilancio tecnologico del Sud) per l


Google has responded to a U.S. congressman's series of questions about its privacy practices, with the company defending its use of consumer data.Representative Joe Barton, a Texas Republican, sent a letter to Google Chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt Dec. 12, after privacy groups raised questions about the implications of Google's US$3.1 billion acquisition of online ad server DoubleClick.During an earlier meeting with Schmidt, Barton had "voiced concern regarding the potential consumer protection and privacy implications of the merger," Barton said in his letter. "I believe Google's participation in our research into and consideration of the consumer protection implications of a merger of any online search engine and any behavioral or targeted advertising firms is vital to crafting sound national policy."In response to Barton's questions about the privacy implications of the merger, Google repeated its calls for Congress to pass a national privacy law that would create a "uniform framework for privacy.""Concerns about online privacy cannot be solved by one company alone," said the Google letter, by Alan Davidson, the company's head of U.S. public policy. "Moreover, both technologies and best practices for protecting privacy are changing rapidly. We therefore encourage you and your staff to ask these questions of other providers of online services."Barton, ranking minority member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, had asked Google to respond to his letter before Dec. 18, about when the U.S. Federal Trade Commission was expected to complete its examination of the antitrust implications of the merger. Google's response was dated Friday, one day after the FTC announced it would not block the DoubleClick acquisition. Google hosted Barton's staff at its headquarters Wednesday and Thursday, however.The FTC approval is the last U.S. hurdle for the merger; the European Union is still reviewing it.Barton's letter asked several questions about Google's privacy practices, including how long Google retains search queries, e-mail drafted on Google's Gmail service and Web histories. Barton also asked why Google needed to retain data.The IP (Internet Protocol) addresses associated with search queries will be partially deleted after 18 months, as Google previously has announced, the letter said. In other services, such as Gmail and Google Web History, the privacy preferences are customized by individual users, the letter said.Google retains data about searches as a way to improve its search algorithms and to improve services such as the spell checking feature on Google search, the letter said. The company also uses the data to fight click fraud and other malicious efforts, the letter said.Barton also asked if Google plans to merge its consumer data with DoubleClick's after the merger. He asked what was the benefit of the merger if Google did not plan to merge data."We are new to the third-party display ad serving business, so we have not yet decided whether or how we would merge DoubleClick and Google data," Davidson's letter said.The merger would create "numerous efficiencies" not related to DoubleClick's data, Davidson added. "Acquiring DoubleClick's expertise in display ad serving will assist Google in its efforts to design an integrated interface for advertisers to manage their texts and display advertising campaigns," the letter said. "In addition, the acquisition will allow Google to provide advertisers with better metrics for the display ads the place in our advertising network."


Days after fleeing Baghdad, and after his relatives had been gunned down and burned in their cars for collaborating with U.S. forces or their allies, Khalid Abood al-Khafajee reached Amman, Jordan, in December. There the Iraqi translator and his family joined thousands of refugees hoping for passage...


Woman faces deportation, losing children

For two years, American-born Khadijah Heather Jones has fought a custody battle in Oman. Now, with the custody hearing in the Middle Eastern country less than a week away, she faces deportation before she can make her case.


One returning Hollywood writer asked, âCan anyone remember what we were working on three months ago?â


Hollywood actor Brad Pitt describes bringing up his four children as "the most fun I've ever had".


Though Howard Stern's defection from broadcast to satellite radio is still 16 months off, the industry is already trying to figure out what will fill the crater in ad revenue and listenership that he is expected to leave behind.


One less festive sign of the holiday season is the magnification of losses in some of the worst-performing stocks.


Profanity in 'Doonesbury' Rankles Papers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - At least 20 newspapers are objecting to Saturday's "Doonesbury" comic strip because it features a profanity, uttered in the strip by Vice President Dick Cheney.


U.S. gov't gave away billions worth of spectrum

(InfoWorld) - The U.S. government has given away between $140 billion and $480 billion worth of radio spectrum to wireless providers and broadcasters since 1993, according to a study released Tuesday. The New America Foundation, a think tank calling for new ways to manage U.S. spectrum, said most of the giveaway has come not through underperforming auctions but through "below the radar" lobbying tactics by spectrum holders. Much of the spectrum giveaway comes through strategies like case-by-case waivers for flexible spectrum use granted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), poorly defined spectrum boundaries, and spectrum holders polluting neighboring spectrum, said J.H. Snider, author of the study. In many cases, the FCC has automatically renewed spectrum licenses even through spectrum law allows for licensing for "limited periods of time," he added. The U.S. government raised about $40 billion in more than 80 spectrum auctions since 1993, Snider said at a forum in Washington, D.C. But wireless providers and broadcasters, in financial reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, have given that spectrum a value of about $180 billion, he said. The spectrum is likely worth much more than those estimates, he added. Using past auction figures, the value of the spectrum could be more than $520 billion, he said. The U.S. government is losing "mega dollars," said Bob Edgar, a former Democratic congressman and president and CEO of Common Cause. "We've got to generate some reasonable recovery" of the spectrum value, he said. He compared the current auction model to New York City licensing hot dog stands and giving the vendors the authority to build skyscrapers next door. Edgar, also a United Methodist Church minister, said the U.S. government could provide health care to the poor and several other services with the money if it charged the full amount for the value of the spectrum. Gary Bass, executive director of government watchdog group OMB Watch, agreed and called for more spectrum to be opened up to multiple users. "What would be our reaction if we gave away our interstate highway system to General Motors, then General Motors decided what cars were allowed on the highways?" he said. Snider called for a less complicated spectrum policy in the U.S. and a more open process for auctioning and making changes to spectrum allocations. Right now, only a few experts understand spectrum policy, he said. The FCC needs a new way of auctioning spectrum "so the public can value its worth and is motivated to get involved in the process," he said. Participants in the New America forum said it's important to look at FCC spectrum policy now as the agency prepares rules to auction about 60MHz of spectrum in the valuable 700MHz band. That auction is set to happen by early next year. An FCC spokesman didn't immediately respond to a request for a comment on the New America study, but CTIA, a trade group representing wireless carriers, said recent auctions have been successful in raising money for the U.S. government. An advanced wireless services auction that concluded in September raised $13.7 billion for the U.S. government, said Joseph Farren, CTIA's director of public affairs. That auction was "an enormous success" and shows major changes aren't needed, he said. New America has called for open access rules that would require winners of part of the 700MHz spectrum to sell the spectrum at wholesale rates to competitors. Such proposals would decrease the value of the spectrum and limit bids, Farren said. "The most effective and efficient way to action spectrum in the public interest is thorough an open and fair process where all providers are on equal footing," Farren said.


Favre still making big plays for Packers

Brett Favre was thinking about only one thing. It wasn't a record.


The Soldier Who Led the Marine Squad in Haditha

Frank Wuterich, the central suspect in the notorious massacre of 24 Iraqis, speaks out for the first time


Berlusconi urges Italian president: call polls now

Opposition leader Silvio Berlusconi called for immediate elections at a meeting with the Italian president on Tuesday, seeking a return to power after the collapse of the centre-left government last week.


No celebrity calls paparazzi "chickens." Without getting hauled   into court, anyway.


Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday  promised steps to halt the use of illegal arms to stem chaos in  Palestinian areas and ensure calm ahead of a Jan. 9 election to  choose President Yasser Arafat's successor.


The gruelling trudge from Marathon to Athens killed a man, or so the legend goes. Yesterday, it trampled the spirit of women who dared to attempt it in the heat of Athens.


The UN has accepted a request to rename Auschwitz to make it clear that the concentration camp was run by Germans not Poles, the Polish government said today.


World's lightest flying micro-robot unveiled

The world's lightest flying micro-robot has been developed by Japan's Seiko Epson Corporation. The 12-gram robot resembles a small helicopter and is about 136 millimetres wide


De Luca: "Taddei puÃ² andarsene a gennaio"

"Ora la situazione Ã¨ risolta. Taddei puÃ² giocare e andarsene quando vuole, anche a gennaio": Ã¨ toccato al presidente del Siena, Paolo De Luca, chiudere definitivamente la questione legata al centrocampista


No one comes to defense on turnover-plagued day

They spent the summer marveling over their lineup changes and their improvement, the big-name veterans they signed and the strategic concepts they imported from the champion New England Patriots.


Il titolare della ditta e il direttore dei lavori


Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama says Al Gore would play a role in his administration, but he doesn't need help from the former vice president in getting to the Oval Office.


Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) said Friday Chief Financial Officer Raymond Brown resigned and will be replaced on an interim basis by Robert Bingham.


Governments approve LUKOIL-ConocoPhillips alliance - Alekperov

NEW YORK, October 1 (Itar-Tass) - The Russian government and the US administration have approved the making of a strategic alliance by the Russian and American oil and gas companies, LUKOIL and ConocoPhillips, LUKOILâs president Vagit Alekperov said.


First Perl revamp in five years released

Perl 5.10, the first revamp of the quick-and-dirty open-source programming language project in five years, pilfers some features from Perl 6.


Milano, 19:57 - CALCIO, CHIEVO; DEL NERI: IMPOSSIBILE FARE DI PIU'

Sereno il commento del tecnico del Chievo Gigi Del Neri dopo la sconfitta del Meazza. "Non dobbiamo ...


Television Review | 'Life': Sprung From Jail: A Cop With Cash and Quirks

Not since the death of Jerry Orbach, has network television offered portrayals of law enforcers as believable soldiers of the working class.


Princes announce huge Wembley concert for Diana

Princes William and Harry have unveiled plans for a huge pop concert next year to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of their mother Diana, Princess of Wales.


Russian Cabinet Backs Pact on Climate Change

After years of debate among political and economic leaders here, the Russian cabinet on Thursday endorsed the 1997 Kyoto accord on global climate change.


Virtual worlds for children could undermine the human values that societies need them to learn, says industry veteran.


Report: Musharraf Says Bin Laden Trail Has Gone Cold

The search for al Qaeda leader Osama  bin Laden has gone cold and there is no indication of his  whereabouts, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf told The  Washington Post in an interview published on Sunday.


A weekly look at the nutritional value, or lack thereof, of some of our favorite foods.


Beach Bunny: At LA Fashion Week Spring 2008

Fashion Wire Daily - When the Beach Bunny models hit the catwalk on Wednesday afternoon during Day 4 of the Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week, it was hard to tell whether they were modeling underwear or swimwear. Designer Angela Chittenden promises that her Spring 2008 line are actually bathing suits, but it doesn't seem too likely that anyone wearing one would actually get into the water.


Roma, 22:01 - CALCIO, PANCALLI: SU RIPRESA SI DECIDE DOMANI

"Sono una persona coerente, avevo già detto che avrei atteso il Consiglio straordinario dei M...


Stocks flat; oil shares drop, offsetting tech gains

U.S. stocks were little changed on   Friday, with investors wary of making bold bets following a   four-day run-up that drove the Dow up near a record and put   Wall Street on course for its biggest third quarter in nine   years.


Time Warner to Pay $210 Mln to Resolve Justice Department Probe

Time Warner Inc., the world's biggest media company, agreed to pay $210 million to settle a US Justice Department probe into whether its America Online unit improperly booked advertising sales.


Sri Lanka openers seal England whitewash

Upul Tharanga and Sanath Jayasuriya's world record opening stand of 286 sent Sri Lanka on their way to a crushing eight-wicket victory in the fifth and final one-day international against England at Headingley.


The US Food and Drug Administration has ordered Pfizer, Inc., to pull new advertisements for Viagra that depicted users of the anti-impotence pill as mischievous playboys.


Computer Associates Settles Charges, Kumar Indicted

Former Computer Associates International Inc. Chief Executive Sanjay Kumar was charged with directing a $2.2 billion accounting fraud, and the company agreed to pay $225 million to avoid prosecution and settle a regulatory suit.


Otto persone uccise, concluse manifestazioni opposizione


Sirius plans to buy XM in $4.6 billion stock deal

Sirius Satellite Radio plans to buy U.S. rival XM Satellite Radio for $4.6 billion in stock to bring entertainers such as Oprah Winfrey and shock-jock Howard Stern under one roof, but a top regulator said the deal would face a tough time winning approval.


The Internet radio-cum-smart phone music streaming service reinvents self with social-media-friendly moniker.


Bush Says Iraqi Elections Should Not Be Postponed

President Bush said on Thursday that  Iraq's scheduled Jan. 30 elections should not be postponed  despite calls by some Iraqi politicians for a delay to improve  security against a deadly insurgency.


The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Tuesday to maintain economic sanctions against Liberia but promised to review a ban on diamond sales in three months and a ban on timber exports in six months.


As religious conservatives ponder how to react to Mormon candidate Mitt Romney, a powerful evangelical announces his view that Mormons too are children of Abraham


President to Consider Changes for New Term

President Bush said yesterday that he will spend the weekend considering changes in his Cabinet for his second term, feeding speculation inside and outside the White House over shake-ups in key agencies in coming weeks.


Scientists meet to discuss ways of saving the Tasmanian devil, which is being ravaged by an unusual cancer.


Wal-Mart Sees Same-Store Sales Up 1-3 Pct

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it expected sales at its US stores open at least a year to be in the middle of a previously forecast rise of between


Torvalds, Open-Source Pioneers Take On EU Patent Issue

A group of open-source software pioneers, led by Linux developer Linus Torvalds, has issued an appeal to the EU Council to block the legalization of software patents.


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McAfee apologizes for bugs in Falcon roll out

(InfoWorld) - McAfee Inc. has apologized to users for bugs in the company's new line of client protection software, released last month. In an e-mail sent to some users last week, McAfee Executive Vice President Bill Kerrigan acknowledged that there had been glitches in the roll out. "We would like to extend our sincere apologies to anyone who may have had problems with their computers due to the upgrade," he wrote. Not all McAfee customers have been given the new software, which is going through a phased roll out, according to a McAfee spokeswoman. However, users who receive software updates from McAfee directly, or who purchased the software in the past month may have had problems, she said. Both McAfee and rival Symantec Corp. have been contending with Microsoft Corp.'s recent entry into the antivirus market, hoping to stay one step ahead of their new competitor. With this new line of products, code-named "Falcon," McAfee introduced a new user interface as well as its SiteAdvisor Web site-rating software. McAfee estimates that fewer than 1 percent of customers who downloaded the new software have had difficulties, but the problems they experienced could be annoying. The new software didn't work well with some ISP (Internet service provider) software, causing browsing slow-downs for some users, the company said. And customers who had disabled firewall protection would be presented with notification messages that could not be ignored, an annoyance for some. Some customers were simply confused by the new user interface, McAfee added. "While we believe no oneâs computer protection was compromised, we have worked quickly and hard to resolve the issues," Kerrigan said. "In fact, we have already sent out an update that automatically fixed the glitches caused by the upgrade." Customers who have complained about the bugs are being offered a free 3-month extension to their subscription, a McAfee spokeswoman said. The bugs made Web surfing a drag, said Matt Saefkow a programmer in Cleveland. "One out of every 10 images would not load unless I refreshed the page a number of times, " he said. "I was frustrated to the point where I no longer had any interest in trying to fix a program that should have helped my computer stay alive." Even before this latest update, Saefkow had experienced problems running FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and P-to-P (peer-to-peer) software on his PC, but the Web browsing bug was the last straw, he said. He has chronicled his difficulties with theÂ software on his blog. He now plans to remove the McAfee software and download a free product, which he hopes will be less of a drain on his PC. "When McAfee itself is causing a computer to feel like it's affected [by malicious software] that's counterproductive," Saefkow said. "I'm not going to be spending money on antivirus." Â


Ancient Sea Reptiles Gave Birth to Live Young

Fossils of ancient marine reptiles that lived 230 million years ago show the prehistoric creatures gave birth to live young, scientists said on Wednesday.


Oil falls from record highs as investors take profits

Oil fell more than a dollar on Tuesday, as profit-taking pulled the market down from record highs that were fuelled by a Mexican supply shut-down and a weak dollar.


Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - On the day that Jose Guillen and the Anaheim Angels were to appear in front of an arbitrator, the two sides reached an undisclosed financial settlement Friday.


In the latest anti-semitic attack to shock France, arsonists attacked a Jewish community centre in the 11th arrondissement of Paris in the early hours of yesterday and daubed Nazi symbols on its walls, doors and furniture.


Pinch-hitter Robin Ventura hit his 18th career grand slam to tie Willie McCovey for third place on the career list, Hideo Nomo won for the first time in 11 decisions and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 Tuesday night.


Thaksin supporters rally after Thai court bans party

Supporters of exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra protested on Thursday against the court-ordered dissolution of their party and the political banishment of its leaders which threaten more turmoil.


Turning a Critical Lens on Television News

A former producer at "20/20" mimics Michael Moore in his aims but not his showmanship in this messy broadside against network news divisions.


The Fifth Down: Chargers Put the âDâ in Denver

After a one-week reprieve, "Monday Night Football" was back to being a snoozer. The Chargers, determined to secure the No. 3 spot in the A.F.C., played inspired defense in a 23-3 victory over the Denver Broncos, their fifth win in a row. Playing only one half, LaDainian Tomlinson had his fourth straight 100-yard game and [...].


The controversial incoming EU Justice Commissioner apologises for comments he made about gays and women.


Insurance companies participating in Medicare have been allowed to keep tens of millions of dollars that should have gone to consumers, Congressional investigators said.


England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he is totally focussed on football going into Wednesday's friendly against Ukraine at St James' Park.


Nuclear watchdog debate to urge on Iran talks

Most members of the U.N. nuclear   watchdog's governing board, a barometer of world sentiment on   Iran, are likely in a debate to champion last-gasp talks to   defuse a stand-off over Iran's atomic work, diplomats say.


Mediazione su futuro status della provincia ancora in corso


Navy went to the EV1.net Houston Bowl last year

SAN FRANCISCO -- For only the second time in school history, Navy is going to a bowl in back-to-back seasons. Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk announced Monday that the team has accepted an invitation


People 50 and older will be able to get flu shots next week from Sangamon County's two public health departments. The Springfield and Sangamon County departments of public health are expanding the groups of


Iraq, attesa a Najaf una delegazione del governo ad interim

Una delegazione del governo iracheno ad interim e' attesa nelle prossime ore a Najaf per trattare con il leader radicale sciita Moqtada Sadr che da due settimane si oppone alle forze americane e del governo di Baghdad dall'interno del Mausoleo di Ali.


The United States on Monday proposed broad international measures to curb the slaughter of sharks in the Atlantic Ocean and encourage the study and preservation of threatened shark populations throughout the world.


Video on website shows apparent beheading of American hostage in ...

A video posted Monday on a website showed the beheading of a man identified as American construction contractor Eugene Armstrong. The militant group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsiblity


MONKEYS use tools to dig up roots, crack seeds and dig insects from holes in trees, scientists have found, contradicting the traditional idea that humans are nature's only tool-makers.


In a Sept. 2 obituary for Bill Henry, The Associated Press reported erroneously that he was the former major league pitcher of the same name. The deceased was a Lakeland resident, also known as Bill Henry, who had been passing himself off for more than 20 years as the player, according to his stepfamily and his pastor. The former pitcher lives in Texas and says he is in good health.


Israel denies spy charges; fears fallout

Israeli officials predicted Sunday that allegations that the government spied on the US Pentagon would be proven untrue, but analysts said damage to the image of Israel and its


Farmers' leaders are optimistic the UK's first case of bluetongue disease may be an isolated incident.


House prices suffer worst fall in index history

An index measuring U.S. house prices suffered its worst decline since its creation 20 years ago, and there is no sign of a bottom for the market, according to a report compiled by Standard and Poor's and economist Robert Shiller.


"No Country" takes Hollywood producers' top prize

Joel and Ethan Coen's "No Country for Old Men," a tale of moral decline wrapped in a gritty crime drama, won the top film prize from Hollywood's producers on Saturday, making it the clear front-runner in the race to the Oscars.


Backed by Iraqi forces, US soldiers and marines have begun their long-anticipated attack on Fallujah, an insurgent stronghold some 40 miles west of Baghdad.


Coal mining fatalities in China dropped in 2007: report

China's deadly coal mines took nearly 3,800 lives in 2007, more than 20 percent fewer fatalities than the year before, the government and state press reported Sunday.


PARIS Tyler Hamilton, the plucky American bicycle racer who won an Olympic gold medal in the time trial last month in Athens, denied Tuesday that he had failed a test to detect performance-enhancing blood transfusions.


PITTSBURGH The Chicago Cubs pulled out a 5-to-4 win at Pittsburgh on Salomon Torres' wild pitch in the tenth inning. Corey Patterson led off the tenth with a double before scoring the go-ahead run in the Cubs' tenth victory in 13 games.


Balasingham to assist Prabhakaran in talks with Petersen

Colombo, Nov 5 (UNI) London-based chief negotiator and political advisor of the Tamil Tiger rebels, Anton Balasingham is likely to visit Wanni early next week to assist elusive rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran during his meeting with Norwegian Foreign


Blog: Once I got past the cable tangles and setup woes, I found the Ooma phone system works well.


Ankle Keeps Schilling From Planned Start

Boston ace Curt Schilling will not start a possible Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday because of an injured right ankle, though it's possible Schilling could return later in the series.


Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers Monday urged President Bush to nominate a replacement for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales who can restore confidence in the Justice Department. Members of both parties were critical of Gonzales' tenure Monday, but a few voices did defend him.


Online payment service PayPal said it will essentially waive transaction fees for some customers on Thursday to make amends for the inconvenience caused by about five days of intermittent service outages earlier this month.


Maybe now isn't such a bad time to get cash from your home.


With their lives in tatters, faith is all that many victims of India's tsunami tragedy have left.


Sunni insurgents have been streaming out of Baghdad to escape the security crackdown, carrying the fight to neighboring Diyala province where direct fire attacks on Americans have nearly doubled since last summer, U.S. soldiers say.


Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Sir Philip Mawer says he will resign six months before his term finishes.


Soon you could be using your mobile phone on flights as easily as you do on the High Street. A two-year investigation has shown that mobiles can be used on planes without interfering with navigation systems.


Five fox-hunting backers invade Parliament floor

Five protesters angry at plans to ban fox hunting managed to get onto the floor in Britain's House of Commons and accosted members before being dragged off by ushers dressed


Hungarian president nominates Socialist Gyurcsany as next PM

Hungarian President Ferenc Madl nominated Socialist sports minister and millionaire businessman Ferenc Gyurcsany as the country's new prime minister.


Toccati livelli mai piu' raggiunti dopo 11 settembre 2001


Medicare Links DoctorsÂ Pay to Practices

Congress is offering a raise to Medicare doctors who report how often they provide quality care, as defined by the government.


Professor convicted of insulting Ataturk

A political science professor was convicted Monday of insulting the revered founder of modern Turkey and given a 15-month suspended prison sentence, a news report said.


ABC News US Forces Pound Parts of Fallujah

US Marines of the 1st Division leave for a mission outside Fallujah, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004. US forces are preparing for a major offensive in Fallujah, west of Baghdad, and other Sunni militant strongholds


Movie writers, studios head for contentious talks

As screenwriters near the start of pivotal labor talks with film studios and TV networks next week, concerns about a possible strike are running high in Hollywood.


Study: Test Detects Pregnancy Complication

Testing for a protein in the urine of pregnant women accurately predicts whether they will develop preeclampsia, a potentially deadly condition that affects one in 20 U.S. pregnancies, a study said on Tuesday.


Production Resumes at GM Plant in Germany

Production resumed Monday at a General Motors plant in Ruesselsheim that was idled by a lack of parts after workers at another factory staged a six-day walkout protesting threatened job cuts.


Zend Developer Zone: PHP Abstract Podcast Episode 33: Book Review: PHP Web 2.0 Mashup Projects

The Zend Developer Zone has posted a new episode of their PHP Abstract podcast series - Matthew Turland with a book review of Packt's "PHP Web 2.0 Mashup Projects".   Today's special guest is Matthew Turland (Elazar to those of you who hang out on the #phpc channel on irc.freenode.net) Matt has been building PHP applications since 2002. [...] Today, Matt is going to review PHP Web 2.0 Mashup Projects from Packt Publishing.   You know the drill - there's three ways to grab the PHP goodness: the mp3, the in-page player and, the most convenient, subscribing to their feed and getting the latest episodes hand-delivered.


Sixth tropical depression of '06 forms in Atlantic

The sixth tropical depression of the 2006   Atlantic storm season formed on Sunday between Africa and the   Lesser Antilles and was expected to gain hurricane strength as   it moved westward toward the United States.


Ruano Pascual, Suarez win third straight US Open title

Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suarez won their third straight US Open doubles title by beating singles champion Svetlana Kuznetsova and Elena Likhovtseva 6-4, 7-5 Sunday.


Ever since computer giant IBM announced earlier this week that they had developed the world's fastest computer, the whole nation seems to be abuzz about supercomputers.


Quakes at Mount St. Helens prompt warning

A surge of strong earthquakes under Mount St. Helens yesterday has seismologists worried that rock and ash could explode from the volcano's dome -- leading scientists to take the rare precaution of issuing a warning for a possible eruption.


Airbus say it is 'business as usual' at its plant in Flintshire as staff wait to hear if they will be affected by delays in the A380 aircraft.


Zurigo, 18:01 - CALCIO, EURO 2008: ZURIGO, PREZZI FISSI PER BIRRA E SALSICCE

A Euro 2008 il cibo piÃ¹ alla portata dei tifosi sarà l'accoppiata birra e salsiccia. Per evit...


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has warned the outlook for the US economy is deteriorating.


Russia, US Clash Over Ukraine, OSCE Monitoring

Moscow warned Western nations on Tuesday against interfering in Ukraine and other ex-Soviet republics and Washington and the European Union


A hawkish faction in Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's coalition pulled out of the government on Wednesday, weakening him at a time when he needs broad support to reach a peace deal with the Palestinians by the end of the year


A painting by surrealist artist Rene Magritte - valued at Â£350,000 - is recovered after being stolen.


Israeli archaeologists charged on Thursday that digging overseen by Islamic religious leaders at a hotly disputed Jerusalem holy site damaged a wall that might date back to the Bible.


Bristol-Myers Third-Quarter Profit Fell on Costs

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., which has lost US patent protection on eight of its drugs since 2000, said third-quarter earnings fell 16 percent as costs rose and sales of the Pravachol cholesterol treatment fell.


Wind: da Romiti una nuova offerta di acquisto

Spunta una nuova ipotesi per l'acquisto di Wind: dalla Cina Cesare Romiti, presidente onorario di Rcs MediaGroup, fa sapere di avere in mente una nuova proposta di acquisto della societÃ  controllata da Enel.


China says reported AIDS/HIV cases up nearly 30 pct

The number of reported HIV/AIDS cases in China has grown by nearly 30 per cent this year, state media said on Wednesday, warning the virus seemed to be spreading from high-risk groups to the general public.


A four-story building collapsed in   Manhattan on Monday morning after an apparent gas explosion,   causing at least eight injuries, a frantic rescue operation and   sending smoke billowing into the air.


Il leader dell'Udc dice la sua sul caso Visco e fa un appello ai leader moderatiProposto un governo di responsabilitÃ  nazionale "per poi andare ad elezioni in tempi ragionevoli"                                          Casini: "Dal Colle parole ineccepibili ma Prodi Ã¨ arrivato al capolinea"


UN Calls on N.Korea to Scrap Its Atomic Arsenal

The United Nations nuclear watchdog Friday called on North Korea to give up any nuclear weapons it may have and allow UN inspectors to return to verify that the country's atomic program is peaceful.


Supremacist Charged in Machine Gun Sales

Federal agents arrested three men on gun and explosives charges Tuesday, including a white supremacist who once served time for plotting to kill Martin Luther King Jr.


Miami, Fla. (Sports Network) - Miami Dolphins head coach  Dave Wannstedt has officially named Jay Fiedler the starting  quarterback for Sunday's season opener against the Tennessee  Titans.


Pro-hunting protesters  attack a government minister's car as he leaves a conference in Devon.


Reilly joins Boston office of 7th-largest US law firm

Former Massachusetts attorney general Thomas F. Reilly, who left the post after his unsuccessful bid last year for the Democratic nomination for governor, will join the Boston office of the law firm Greenberg Traurig.


F.D.A. Calls for New Warnings on Diabetes Drugs

The agency on Wednesday said that it had decided to put the most serious safety warning on Avandia and Actos.


Dealbook: Will Blackstone Have the Honor of Its Own Tax Law?

Uncle Sam has made his first foray into possibly raising taxes on the private equity and hedge fund industry with what Wall Street has dubbed âthe Blackstone bill.â


The German government bans makers of Tom Cruise's latest movie from filming because the star is a Scientologist.


The State Department said Friday it has strong doubts that the upcoming elections in Belarus will meet international democratic standards.


Mondo Washington by James Ridgeway Perfect Storms

hile George W. Bush signed emergency orders for rescue supplies to hurricane victims this morning, preparing for a possible visit to the ravaged areas, right-wingers were having a ball with Teresa Heinz Kerry.


BANGKOK - The World Health Organization on Friday urged Asian countries to provide full disclosure and strengthen the information-sharing to curb the bird flu outbreak.


BLACKSBURG, Va. -- The Northeastern football squad is accustomed to making trips to Virginia to play the likes of James Madison, Richmond, and William & Mary, but the Huskies got a taste of the best Virginia has to offer in their season opener yesterday.


Two men receive minor injuries in a "small explosion" involving mail at premises in Berkshire.


U.N. envoy will give Serbs more time on Kosovo plan

UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. mediator on Kosovo's future status said on Thursday he was willing to grant Serbia more time to consider his complex plan that most see as paving the way for the ...Comment


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  MILWAUKEE  All 18 endangered young whooping cranes that were led south from Wisconsin last fall as part of a project to create a second migratory flock of the birds were killed in storms in Florida, a spokesman said.


France proposes humanitarian corridor for Darfur victims

France has proposed opening a humanitarian corridor through Chad to bring relief to victims of the Darfur conflict, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said here late Monday.


Iraqi Shi'ite MPs demand cabinet reshuffle

Iraqi Shi'ite politicians called for a major cabinet overhaul on Sunday, two days after U.S. troops arrested a bodyguard for a top Sunni leader on suspicion of plotting to bomb the fortified government compound.


Vodafone to launch 3G handsets in time for Christmas

British mobile telephone giant Vodafone said it would introduce a range of 10 third generation (3G) handsets for the Christmas period, in a long-awaited full launch for the new services.


The lure of this moment is what made his retirement so short. A pennant on the line, an adopted city's heart in his hands, a hostile stadium and swarming opponent.


John Abraham is on a high! The brawny actor has decided that he


A joint U.S. coalition and Afghan operation has left 120 insurgents dead over the past 20 days in central Ghazni province, the Interior Ministry said Monday.


Frattini: "Alla Ue con entusiasmo Ipotesi Fini? Chiedete al ...

BRUXELLES - "Questo dovete proprio chiederlo al presidente del Consiglio". CosÃ¬, con un sorriso, il ministro degli Esteri Franco Frattini ha risposto ai giornalisti che gli chiedevano il nome di chi lo sostituirÃ  alla guida della Farnesina.


Sport: Manager's relationship will the Newcastle board will be tested by Dennis Wise's role as a 'super executive'


Yet Lisa Fernandez desperately longed to give up her gold-medal moment to US softball coach Mike Candrea. "He truly deserved to be on that podium," said Fernandez, the winning pitcher for the United States


For the Toronto Sun. While one can't guess what the refugee board will rule, from the evidence it's hard to conclude that Jeremy Hinzman deserted from the US army for any reason other than he was scared.


Man without an agenda will take on taxes

Resolved: The US government should fund primary and secondary education in the United States. In the early 1970s, high school debating teams sparred on this issue, and James M. Poterba, then a member of the debating team at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, Pa., started thinking about tax policy and its impact.


Vicino Siena, braccio meccanico urta linea elettrica aerea


Update 8: Dollar Hits All-Time Low Against Euro

The US dollar hit an all-time low against the euro Friday, shrugging off positive US employment data amid worries about oil prices and concern over the US budget deficit.


Oil Falls to 3-Month Low as Heating-Oil Supplies Probably Rose

Crude oil fell to a three-month low on speculation that warm weather and increased refinery production have bolstered US heating-oil stockpiles.


Five weightlifters are suspended after failing drugs tests.


Novartis says MS pill shows significant benefits

Clinical trial results show significant   benefits for patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis treated   with Novartis's experimental FTY720 medicine, the company said   late on Wednesday.


Goss starts job as CIA chief, intelligence community head

In an Oval Office ceremony, Porter Goss was sworn in today to head the CIA and lead an intelligence community that has faced intense criticism for failures and faulty information before the Sept.


Spain Arrests 8th Person in Suspected Bomb Plot

Spanish police Tuesday arrested an eighth suspected member of a radical Islamic cell believed to be plotting an attack on the High Court in Madrid.


British Gas customers will see their gas bills fall by 17% and electricity by 11% on Monday.


EBay wants developers to take it outside

Like other Internet companies, EBay acknowledges it needs to adapt to a new world in which millions of people publish blogs and contribute to Web sites with text, photos and videos.


Serviceman Arthur Eugene Jones, Sr., Remembered

By J.R. Welsh, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Sep. 15--Arthur Eugene Jones, Sr. of Biloxi lived in the same home on Southern Avenue for more than 30 years.


Sudan Accuses US Over Darfur Talks Breakdown

Sudan blamed the United States for the failure of three weeks of peace talks between Khartoum and Darfur rebels on Friday, but African Union mediators said negotiations would resume in October.


'Vile Bodies,' a Little Lost in Translation

Stephen Fry's new movie "Bright Young Things" is almost an homage to Evelyn Waugh Â so careful and respectful that at times it loses sight of Waugh's snarling anarchic spirit.


Southampton are unlikely to be pressed into a hasty move over boss Steve Wigley, BBC Sport understands.


Alvin!!!!! Jason Lee pops for "Chipmunks"

LOS ANGELES  - "My Name Is Earl" star Jason Lee has joined the cast of "Alvin and the Chipmunks," which begins production later this month ahead of a December 14 release through Fox.


Ricky Ponting hopes to be fit and available for selection for Australia's fourth Test against India, which starts on 3 November in Mumbai.


Conservative leader David Cameron  praises former PM Lady Thatcher as a "towering figure" at an awards ceremony.


LOS ANGELES Sept. 20, 2004 - When cable channel HBO tried to woo the Emmy Awards away two years ago, the networks fought back and won.


Summary: Fingerprint Screening Challenges

THE NEWS: More than three years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Bush administration has not created a unified U.S. fingerprint database because of interagency disputes.


The White House releases new records relating to a row over President Bush's military service.


A winter storm left hundreds of travelers stranded on Interstate 95 in eastern North Carolina late Sunday, and contributed to hundreds of traffic accidents, at least two of them fatal.


Japan Teams Work in Battered Aceh Amid Peace Talks

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - Japanese teams fanned out  from their base in Aceh on Saturday to spray ditches and pools  of stagnant water as the country's relief operation in  Indonesia's tsunami-ravaged province reached full strength.


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M/I Homes sells land, exits a Florida market

Single-family home builder M/I Homes Inc.  said on Monday it has sold some Florida land to reduce debt, and is exiting the West Palm Beach market in that state, sending shares up 3 percent in early trading.


Ofsted praises a scheme that puts teacher trainees into  tough secondary schools for a year.


Struggling High Street retailer WH Smith admits that it has had a "poor year" after it reports a Â£135m pre-tax loss.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Gunmen abducted two Americans and a Briton in a brazen attack Thursday on a house in an upscale Baghdad neighborhood where many embassies and foreign companies are based, the Interior Ministry and witnesses said. It was the latest in a wave of kidnappings of foreigners in Iraq...


Madrid memories Victim's fiancee speaks out six months after train bombings

Six months ago her fiance, Javier, was killed in the Madrid train bombings while on his way to work.


US consumer prices surged 0.6 percent in October, with higher energy costs fuelling fears of renewed inflation.


'Naturalmente l'Antitrust fara' una vigilanza continua'


Royalties owner issues '11m writ for his precious

Almost five decades after JRR Tolkien sold the rights to The Lord of the Rings for £100 to cover a tax bill, the film producer Saul Zaentz, who now collects the royalties, is suing the makers of the film trilogy for £11 million.


Russian computer program fakes chatroom flirting

Internet chatroom romantics beware: your  next chat may be with a clinical computer, not a passionate  person, trying to win your personal data and not your heart, an  online security firm says.


Tom Lehman will get the chance to succeed where Hal Sutton failed when he is introduced as the 2006 United States Ryder Cup captain, according to golfdigest.


Police and the family of a woman who has not been seen since Wednesday fear for her safety.


Ukrainian Parliament Votes Out Prime Minister's Government

In a boost to Ukraine's opposition, lawmakers voted today to dismiss the government of Prime Minister Viktor F. Yanukovich.


England's Eriksson Faces Dilemma After Owen Returns to Fitness

Michael Owen trained for a second full day with his England teammates, handing England soccer coach Sven- Goran Eriksson a selection dilemma before tomorrow's World Cup qualifying match against Wales.


Bologna, 23:19 - BASKET, EUROCUP: VIRTUS BOLOGNA-LIMASSOL 96-75

L'Europonteggi Virtus Bologna ha sconfitto 96-75 i ciprioti del Limassol nell'ultima giornata della ...


Israeli bombs fall, gunmen feud in the streets. A trip to the 28-mile sliver of sand where dreams of peace are fading fast


Viewpoint: Joe Biden's comment was rooted in the misconception that Al Sharpton and 50 Cent--not Barack Obama--represent the "real" black community


Every company has problems. Here's how to profit from them.


Bush, Kerry Camps Claim Momentum in Race

The campaigns of Republican President Bush and Democrat John Kerry both claimed momentum on Friday amid a mix of polls offering a less-than-clear picture of the U.S. presidential race.


Live Earth: NBC learns lessons from Live 8

NEW YORK  - This weekend's Live Earth extravaganza aims to bring awareness of global warming as well as music to the world, and NBC Universal wants to make sure its wall-to-wall television coverage doesn't strike a sour note.


Wenger fined and reprimanded for Man United comments

LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been fined 15,000 pounds ($NZ41,100) for improper conduct for comments he made after the champions' 2-0 defeat by Manchester United in October.


Week's data to show slipping eurozone confidence, slowing British growth

Economic data to be released this week are expected to show slipping business and consumer eurozone confidence in September and slowing economic growth in Britain as rate hikes braked expansion, economists said.


Iraq Asks Donors to Speed Up Rebuilding Funds

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


The cost of policing an RAF base used to launch B-52 bombers during the Iraq war was almost Â£8m.


Two Palestinian Children Killed in Gaza Blast

Two Palestinian children were killed in an explosion in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, and Israeli and Palestinian sources gave conflicting accounts of the cause of the blast.


Former Apple general counsel denies backdating involvement

Blog: Nancy Heinen has formally denied the SEC's charges that she falsified meeting minutes approving an option grant to CEO Steve Jobs with an artificially selected grant date.


In one of the most brazen and deadly attacks in many weeks, a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed vest at a home in eastern Baghdad.


Sainsbury could be bracing itself for a possible takeover attempt from Permira equity group, a press report claims.


Purged China Party Chief Zhao in Hospital

Zhao Ziyang, toppled as China's Communist Party chief for opposing the army crackdown on the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy demonstrations, is in hospital, the government and sources close to the family said Tuesday.


Nine Inch Nails will chronicle the  tour in support of its 2005 album "With Teeth" on the DVD  "Beside You in Time," due February 27 via Interscope.


Lily Allen's brother Alfie is to star in Equus, reprising the role Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe played earlier this year.


Demand heavy for Blackstone IPO despite tax bill

Blackstone Group's initial public offering is seeing heavy demand from investors vying for shares of the biggest U.S. IPO in five years, which plans to price on Thursday.


Judge in London gives okay to let premature baby die

LONDON : Doctors caring for a critically-ill premature baby, Charlotte Wyatt, were given permission by a British judge to allow her to die if her condition seriously deteriorates and her breathing stops.


Main Yukos Shareholder Warns Off Suitors

The majority owner of embattled Russian oil company Yukos threatened legal action Monday against potential suitors for its main subsidiary, which is to be auctioned off by the government next Sunday.


Italians arrest 45 in anti-Mafia crackdown

Italian police arrested 45 people Tuesday in an anti-Mafia crackdown in Sicily, including top mobsters who had allegedly been in contact with Bernardo Provenzano, the reputed No. 1 boss apprehended earlier this year.


Israel Kills Two Militants During Massive Gaza Raid

The Israeli army killed two militants  Saturday in an air strike in the northern Gaza Strip, bringing  the number of Palestinians Israel has killed in one of its  deadliest Gaza raids to 39.


Coach Follows Dream to Footballâs Summit

As the youthful-looking offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, Josh McDaniels spent the season engineering the highest-scoring offense in N.F.L. history.


Taranto, 15:46 - CALCIO, C1: TARANTO-FOGGIA SOSPESA 2 MINUTI PER INCIDENTI

Taranto-Foggia, derby pugliese di C1/B, è stato sospeso per circa 2 minuti dall'arbitro Valer...


Coal in cars: great fuel or climate foe?

A key problem is that liquid from coal emits twice as much carbon as gasoline. Still, Washington likes the idea.


DTAC Selects the Nokia Connect eRefill for Convenient Prepaid Top-Ups

ESPOO, Finland, September 14  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia  has won a deal to supply Thai mobile operator DTAC with the Nokia Connect eRefill, an innovative solution for electronic top-ups of prepaid accounts.


Fini: vicenda che indigna e ferisce sia laici che cattolici


The U.S. ambassador to Iraq warned that it may take the U.S. government as long as two years to process and admit nearly 10,000 Iraqi refugees referred by the United Nations for resettlement to the United States, because of bureaucratic bottlenecks.


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney plans to run a "significant" level of television ads in California and other states that vote Tuesday in essentially a national primary, aides said Thursday, signaling a willingness to aggressively try to derail Republican front-runner John McCain.


Saudis to Raise Oil Production in Bid to Bring Down Record Prices

Saudi Arabia says it will raise oil production in an effort to bring down prices that have soared to more than $50 a barrel. Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said Tuesday that the kingdom will step up its daily


SEATTLE -- Matt Hasselbeck threw two touchdown passes and got another TD on a sneak, leading the Seahawks to a 28-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons yesterday and helping Seattle win the NFC West and secure a first-round playoff game at home.


Removing Mugabe won't mean democracy: opposition

Removing Zimbabwe President Robert  Mugabe would not automatically deliver democracy to the  troubled African nation, said opposition leader Morgan  Tsvangirai.


The US announces a big boost to funds to aid survivors of tsunamis that claimed more than 124,000 lives.


TECH BUZZ: Yahoo, Adobe team up for new Web services

Stepping up the battle of online search and services, Yahoo Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. have joined forces to tap each other's customers and put Web search features into Adobe's popular Acrobat Reader software.


Nets Get Solid Return From Kidd While They Can

Jason Kidd, who underwent off-season knee surgery, made his long-awaited season debut for the Nets on Monday night and turned in an impressive effort.


Elusive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony arrives at a camp in Sudan, meeting a key condition of a peace truce.


The new video card recorder easily converts video for use on mobile devices. In Gear Factor.


Frantic Greeks seek aid as fires kill 63

KRESTENA, Greece  - Desperate Greek villagers encircled by flames appealed for help on Monday as strong winds fanned forest fires that have swept the country, killing 63 people in three days.


Wal-Mart Jump-Starts Discounts for Holidays

In what may be the earliest holiday shopping season ever, Wal-Mart plans to offer big discounts this Friday, three weeks before retailers traditionally start their holiday sales efforts.


Lakers Coach Rudy Tomjanovich is considering resigning because of undisclosed health reasons, according to a Lakers spokesman.


Sharman turned blind eye to copyright filtering, court told

Sharman Networks was able to filter Kazaa to prevent copyright infringement, but instead chose to build a massive user base for advertising revenue, the Federal Court heard on day one of the peer-to-peer provider's widely-anticipated trial.


Ann Baskins, who spent most of her career with the company, was implicated in the scandal over leaks.


The desperate pleas of British hostage Kenneth Bigley went unanswered and his brutal captors cut off his head in a horrifying video shown to news agencies in Baghdad yesterday.


Parkinson's tie to impulsiveness studied

Your brain is supposed to fire a "hold your horses" signal when faced with a tough choice. But a brain implant that stops the tremors of Parkinson's disease may block that signal Â a new explanation for why some Parkinson's patients become hugely impulsive.


Findings in the Martian atmosphere by the European Mars Express spacecraft orbiting the red planet correspond to areas where the US Mars Odyssey spacecraft has detected possible water ice just beneath the surface.


Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee would seem to be the answer to their prayers, yet for many Christian conservatives in Iowa, he has not closed the deal for the Republican caucuses.


Investors bought shares in Asian  exporters and electronics firms such as Fujitsu Ltd. on  Tuesday, buoyed by a favorable outlook from U.S. technology  bellwethers and a slide in oil prices.


About 32 million people in the US read a blog in 2004 but less than half of Americans know what a blog is, says a survey.


ConAgra Shares Fall Despite 15% Profit Increase

The companyâs consumer segment, which accounts for more than half of the companyâs sales, posted a 16 percent drop in earnings as the cost of ingredients jumped.


Iraq government says captures Saddam aide

Iraqi and US forces have arrested a man believed to be the most-wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the run in a bloody raid in which 70 of his supporters


Tokyo, June 14 (Jiji Press)--Infoteria Corp. , a Tokyo-based computer software developer, will go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers market for startups on June 22.


Lesson for Students: The Best Debt Is None

We're told over and over again that student loans are good debt. The conventional wisdom says that, like a home loan, student loan debt will turn into an asset. But what happens when it doesn't turn out that way? What happens when people take on tens of thousands of dollars in loans that may take...


Six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear programme are poised to resume, with hopes high for some progress.


Shoppers Hospitalized After Pepper Spray

Police were reviewing video camera footage to find out who discharged pepper spray inside an elevator at Toys R Us' crowded flagship store, sending at least three people to the hospital, authorities said.


Poland's parliament votes for early election

Poland's parliament called early elections on Friday that will pit the ruling conservative Kaczynski brothers against a pro-business opposition party.


The blockbuster deal that sends Randy Johnson to the Yankees has been finalized, but commissioner Bud Selig must approve the trade, which might not happen until Monday.


Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels shot dead three civilians and a government soldier in separate incidents, the defence ministry said.


In âIn Bruges,â Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell and Ralph Fiennes have great fun rummaging around inside Martin McDonaghâs modest bag of tricks.


In seguito al successo ottenuto negli ultimi tre anni


Microsoft Corp.  began offering anti-spyware program downloads for Windows users on Thursday, taking the first step in offering its own computer security products and sending shares of security software vendors lower.


Queen worried about Dodi-Diana union, butler says

Princess Diana's butler Paul Burrell said on Wednesday Britain's Queen Elizabeth told him she had been concerned about Diana having a long-term relationship with Dodi al-Fayed.


Bono, Edge chat with Dave for HBO talker

Despite its recycled  title, HBO's new late-night series feels reasonably fresh.  "Bono and the Edge: Off the Record" is a preview of the  interview show hosted by producer and Eurythmics mainstay Dave  Stewart.


With car bombs, assassinations and raids on police stations, Iraqi insurgents killed at least 25 people, including Iraqi policemen and a deputy governor, across volatile Sunni areas yesterday.


Romania's president presented a report Monday denouncing the former Communist regime as "criminal and illegitimate" and guilty of committing crimes against humanity — the country's first such official condemnation.


Chelsea and Man Utd will meet in the last four of the Carling Cup, while Liverpool play Watford.


Tapes show cops were told 2 were missing

Police radio recordings show officers were told that two teens were missing from a wrecked car, although the youths' bodies weren't found until a relative went to the site hours later.


Feds: Bus in Ark. Crash Had Earlier Damage

The bus involved in a fatal accident in Arkansas last weekend had extensive repairs made to its roof and body after an incident south of Chicago two years ago, federal authorities said Friday.


Cisco Systems on Tuesday beefed up its switching portfolio with several new and upgraded switches and systems designed to make 10GigE more affordable, increase availability, boost security, and add power over Ethernet features.


Terrell Owens, who participated in a walk-through on Monday, has a sprained ankle and did not practice Wednesday, and his availability for Sundayâs game is unlikely to be known.


Activists: Please Ensure Suu Kyi, NLD Leaders are Safe

Altsean-Burma (Alternative Asean Network on Burma) calls upon the international community to urgently demand access to detained NLD leaders, especially Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, to ensure that they are safe and sound.


Euro stops short of 1.30 dollars as officials raise rhetoric

The euro wavered after failing to pierce the symbolic 1.30-dollar threshold, as eurozone officials expressed disquiet at the currency's rise to record highs against the greenback.


Researchers have found flight simulators may help treat people for chronic dizziness.


Man pleads guilty in plan to aid Taliban

A Houston man pleaded guilty after he and a Pakistani living illegally in the United States were charged with conspiring to join the Taliban and fight against U.S. forces, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.


Jose Mourinho said Chelsea played the "perfect game" after they romped to an impressive 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.


Iran negotiator's absence raises doubts about talks

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator has   not come to New York this week as expected, raising doubts   about talks on Tehran's nuclear ambitions, U.S. envoy to the   United Nations John Bolton said on Monday.


Israel's Labour, Likud Work to Close Coalition Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's  Likud party and opposition Labour were working to iron out last  minute hitches to forging a unity coalition crucial to carrying  out Sharon's Gaza pullout plan.


India fail to bridge differences with the US over a proposed deal on nuclear co-operation after three days of talks.


When, where: Tonight, 7:30, at TD Banknorth Garden. TV, radio: CSN, WEEI (850).


BioMarin files a marketing application for its lead compound in development.


GUINEA-BISSAU: President says army mutiny is over

BISSAU, 8 Oct 2004 (IRIN) - The president of Guinea Bissau, Henrique Rosa, has declared that a two-day army mutiny sparked off by a protest over salary arrears is over and the mutineers on Friday issued a statement on a popular local radio station urging


WHEN A company dies, the business forensic historians look for a smoking gun. At Gillette, his name may have been Colman Mockler. He died in office, on Jan. 25, 1991, a victim of his pack-a-day-plus habit. Chairman of the board since the mid 1970s, he had dutifully selected as his successor one Robert Murray. Mockler's heir apparent was Boston born, ...


Newcastle face tough start to life after Allardyce

Manchester United are formidable opponents at the best of times, so a visit to Old Trafford just three days after dismissing your manager represents a particularly daunting challenge for the coaches that Sam Allardyce has left behind at Newcastle United.


Celine Dion lines up Beijing Games concert, theme bid

Celine Dion will play her first concert  in China in April and has submitted an entry for the Beijing  Olympics theme song competition, Games organizers said on  Wednesday.


Kosovo split possible if both sides agree: Russia

Russia will accept a partition of  Serbia's Kosovo province if that is the solution agreed by  Belgrade and Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority, Russian Foreign  Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.


While Marion Jones was the focus of attention this side of the Atlantic following Friday's explosive television appearance by Victor Conte, the man at the centre of the Balco


FoneLink connects Macs and mobile phones

Fonelink software is aimed at helping transfer media and other content between a Mac and a mobile phone.


An Australian inquiry says it found cases of child sex abuse in every aboriginal community visited.


Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - A Second Look

A collection of IGN editors from all over the network chime in with their opinions on the biggest PS2 game of the year. November 02, 2004 - Getting the highest score in the history of IGN's PlayStation 2 channel


Awareness: Biggest Item on Labels Is Often Store Name

A new study indicates that instructions and warnings on medication bottles tend to be in smaller type and warnings smaller still.


Carl Fletcher and a Jason Koumas brace seal a comfortable 3-0 win for Wales over Norway at the Racecourse.


"Eastern Promises" tops at Toronto film festival

"Eastern Promises," a Russian mob thriller directed by Canadian cult legend David Cronenberg, won the Toronto International Film Festival's top prize on Saturday, positioning itself as an early Oscar favorite.


Fourth Samsung exec pleads guilty to price fixing

Agrees to eight month jail term A Samsung executive at the centre of a memory chip price fixing scandal has pleaded guilty and agreed to serve eight months in jail. Thomas Quinn agreed the penalty as part of a plea bargain with prosecutors.â¦


Israeli air strike kills Hamas militant in Gaza

An Israeli air strike killed a Hamas militant in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian medical workers and Hamas said.


(12/03/04)-- In Washington State, police have arrested a woman they suspect of giving fake flu shots. They think she may be a registered nurse but police


THE British-Iraqi aid executive Margaret Hassan, kidnapped by rebels in Iraq, was feared dead today, as US-led forces swept into the flashpoint city of Mosul in a renewed offensive against insurgents.


Bush sees Palestine state treaty within year

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - President George W. Bush told Palestinians on Thursday he believed they would sign a peace treaty with Israel within a year that would give them their own state.


Oil Holds Above $46 Supply Worries Linger

Oil prices held firm on Tuesday as China showed no let-up in its strong import growth and US Gulf producers reported damage to offshore rigs from Hurricane Ivan.


Monitoring Tools Help Cut Home Energy Use, Study Finds

Giving people the tools to monitor and adjust their electricity use lowers their bills and could reduce the need to build new power plants, according to a government study.


Microsoft, Sun, Intel push IT management via Web services

InfoWorld - Microsoft and Sun Microsystems on Thursday are publishing a specification to leverage Web services for managing a broad range of IT systems including PCs and devices on a network.


Rossi grabs pole position in Malaysian Grand Prix

World Moto GP champion Valentino Rossi will start the Malaysian Grand Prix from the front of the grid after scorching the Sepang track with the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.


Publix will not offer flu shots after Saturday, and that may be good news for local health departments. The Lakeland-based supermarket chain announced it will add its vaccine supply to the 14.


Newell Rubbermaid raises fiscal '07 outlook

Newell Rubbermaid Inc  raised its full-year and current-quarter earnings guidance on Monday, after it resolved some tax matters that resulted in a benefit of about $39 million, or 14 cents a share in the current quarter.


Just over eight hours after he found out that he'd be playing in the quarterfinals Friday, Evgeny Korolev advanced to the semifinals in the Tennis Channel Open with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over fellow 19-year-old Sam Querrey.


Leaderâs Arrest Uncovers Divide in Hmong-Americans

Many older Hmong-Americans were shocked by the arrest of Vang Pao, who was accused of conspiring to overthrow the government in Laos, because they felt American prosecutors were turning their backs on a war hero.


The racism row engulfing Spain coach Luis Aragones could escalate after he calls Jose Reyes "a gypsy".


Conflicting reports over blast in Iraqi city

The U.S. military said it was unaware of a bomb attack in the city of Ramadi on Tuesday in which Iraqi officials and a tribal leader said 18 people, mostly children, had been killed.


FORT LEWIS, Wash., Oct. 4 -- A soldier who said she was sexually harassed by noncommissioned officers and refused to return to Iraq will face a military trial.


Spacecraftâs probe expected to land on Saturnâs Titan on Jan. ...

Scientists have long thought thick clouds over Saturn's moon Titan rained methane through smoggy skies. Some believed the liquid pooled on the planet's surface, perhaps forming lakes or seas reminiscent of Earth's.


President Bush proposed increasing the Energy Department budget to $24.3 billion, up nearly 7 percent from the $22.8 billion current appropriation.


This file photo shows Rwandan President Paul Kagame listening to the opening remarks at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria, South Africa.


JetBlue Sells Stake to Lufthansa for $300 Million

Lufthansaâs investment in JetBlue, the struggling discount carrier, is the latest example of a foreign companyâs taking advantage of the weak dollar to invest in a prominent American company.


Panel Endorses Pollution Legislation: Bill That Would Strip Powers From 2 Boards Advances to Full Senate

By Rex Springston, Richmond Times-Dispatch  Feb. 6--The state Senate conservation committee yesterday endorsed a bill, favored by industry, that would strip powers from two state pollution-fighting boards.   The bill goes before the full Senate today.


Investigators say cargo jet going too slow when it crashed

HALIFAX (CP) - A Boeing 747 cargo jet that struggled to get in the air before crashing last week was travelling too slow to lift off safely.


Male genital hygiene affects risk of HIV infection

NEW YORK  - Washing the penis regularly   lowers the risk of HIV infection in uncircumcised men, and even   among men who are circumcised, according to two papers in the   Journal of AIDS for September.


MACAU: Chinese President Hu Jintao has given Hong Kong's leaders an unprecedented public dressing-down, a day after the special administrative region's Government was forced to postpone a major public property sale.


In-form Redskins face Seahawks test in playoffs

The Washington Redskins, who snagged  the last NFC wild-card spot after four successive victories,  kick off the playoffs on Saturday (4:30 p.m. EST) against the  Seattle Seahawks.


God of War designer David Jaffe lets loose in no-holds-barred blog posts about test-driving his latest game. In Game|Life.


Operazione condotta anche a Viareggio e Napoli


Dou Simin is ready to go straight. The 26-year-old engineer owns a PC with a bootlegged copy of Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) Windows operating system. But now he's considering replacing it with a new machine loaded with the genuine article.


Islamic insurgents in Somalia have created a video showing a man reciting prayers from the Quran before apparently blowing himself up in a suicide blast, the latest sign the extremists are adopting tactics used in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East.


U.S. Giving BankÂs Papers to Lawyers in KPMG Suit

By giving the lawyers the Deutsche Bank documents, prosecutors may be hoping to entice one of the KPMG defendants to cooperate in a separate case against the bank.


Red Sox Feeling Heat of 0-2 Start in ALCS

The infield at Fenway Park was covered with a dirty white tarp on a dreary day. Unless the Boston Red Sox start winning soon, the gloom will last all winter. The Red Sox returned home Thursday after losing the first two games of the AL championship series to the Yankees in New York. As its workout began, Boston announced ace Curt Schilling's ailing ankle will prevent him from pitching Game 5 and perhaps the rest of the postseason.


Sixty-three people are arrested  in Spain on suspicion of involvement with child pornography.


Six Terror Suspects Go on Trial in France

The trial of six men accused of plotting to bomb the U.S. Embassy in Paris opened with testimony from the suspected ringleader.


Ian Bradshaw claimed never to have any doubt of a West Indies win, despite their precarious position in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.


Iranian striker Vahid Hashemian will not travel to Israel for Bayern Munich's Champions League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Wednesday.


Livorno, 18:54 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: DOMANI LA RIPRESA

Il Livorno ha fissato la ripresa della preparazione per domani pomeriggio. Unici assenti saranno Kne...


19 dead as tornado, thunderstorms wreak havoc in Florida

Deadly thunderstorms and a tornado have leveled homes and cut power in central Florida, killing at least 19 people as rescuers searched for survivors in the wreckage.


UN Security Council presses Syria on Lebanon pullout

UNITED NATIONS : The UN Security Council called unanimously for Syria to pull its troops out of neighbouring Lebanon, a demand that the Syrians quickly rejected.


Just a month before the elections, a former Republican fundraising star is set to go on trial on charges that he stole millions of dollars from a state investment in rare coins.


A bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority Friday to immediately cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent, saying the airline's situation is so dire that urgent action must be taken.


A global fund designed to shrink the technology gap between rich and poor is to be launched in November.


CONTINUATION: Google Sparks Privacy Row With Plans for Database to Run Our Lives ; NEWS

it emerged that the company had also invested [pound]2m in a human genetics firm called 23andMe. The combination of genetic and internet profiling could prove a powerful tool in the battle for greater understanding of the behaviour of an online service user.


New Orleans Quarterback Aaron Brooks Tweaks Strained Right Thigh in Game Against Green Bay

New Orleans quarterback Aaron Brooks tweaked his strained right thigh and hobbled off the field in the second quarter of the Saints' game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night.


A teenager admits murdering a 16-year-old boy outside a college in Birmingham city centre.