Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O said on  Tuesday it would buy anti-virus software maker Sybari Software  Inc. in its second such deal in three months to shore up  security in its Windows and e-mail software, which are the most  frequent targets of malicious programmers.


Police are hunting the driver of a car containing a bomb that would have caused "carnage" in central London.


Archbishop Desmond Tutu accuses South Africans of losing moral direction and not showing each other respect.


Jamming to a Different Audience: Locally Owned Record Label Helps Out Smaller Acts

By Isaac Groves, Times-News, Burlington, N.C.  Jun. 3--MEBANE -- It's OK if you hate Lee Crumpton just a little bit.   While a nice guy, he just has it a little too good.


Torino, 19:07 - CALCIO, TORINO; DI MICHELE: ALLA ROMA HO GIA' SEGNATO SPESSO

David Di Michele prepara l'appuntamento con la Roma spronando il Torino a giocare senza paura. "Manc...


Court: Reporters Must Testify in CIA Leak Case

Two journalists must disclose  conversations with their confidential sources to a grand jury  investigating a leak that exposed the identity of a covert CIA  operative, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday.


Film: Bollywood Princess, Hollywood Hopeful

Aishwarya Bachchan, the âHoly Babeâ of Indian films, adjusts to marriage and an international career.


Two Killed in Attack on Baghdad Governor's Convoy

An explosion targeted the Baghdad governorâs convoy as he was travelling through the Iraqi capital today, killing two people but leaving him uninjured, the Interior Ministry said.


Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after he shoved Bolton's Tal Ben Haim in the face at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.


Bear Stearns Profit Plunges 61% on Subprime Woes

Bearâs bearish news stood in sharp contrast to figures released by Goldman Sachs, which posted a 79 percent rise in profit.


Princeton has now followed Harvard in instituting one deadline for all students. But, as the example of one big school shows, that doesn't guarantee more lower-income students


Russia said it would deliver a response today to Britainâs decision to expel four of its diplomats, amid signs that it will not allow the diplomatic row to affect booming economic ties.


Scientists Warn of Global Warming Results

Scientists warned Tuesday that a long-term increase in global temperature of 3.5 degrees could threaten Latin American water supplies, reduce


India, Pak to continue talks on bus link

India and Pakistan today appeared to have made no headway on the proposed bus link between Srinagar and Muzaffarbad due to "some hitches" but agreed to continue their discussions for an early establishment of the service.


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Serbia says will not recognize independent Kosovo

Serbia will never recognize an  independent Kosovo but will not use violence to prevent the  country's ethnic Albanians from establishing their own state,  Serbia's president said on Wednesday.


Digg.com founder Kevin Rose tells of new enhancements at his social


Exits Locked in Argentina Nightclub Fire

Emergency exits at a nightclub packed with teenagers were padlocked or wired shut when a flare ignited the foam ceiling, sparking a blaze that killed 175 people and injured more than 700 in one of Argentina's worst disasters, survivors and officials said Friday.


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Europe compromises with US on Iran nuke deadline

charge Iran vehemently denies. The IAEA has found many previously concealed nuclear activities in Iran. but no "smoking gun" backing the US view.


Alan Gilbert, the next music director of the New York Philharmonic, is an unpretentious musician with no whiff of the formidable maestro about him.


It never occurred to Abdeloihab Boujrad that the U.S. government may be confusing his 3-year-old son with the former leader of an Islamic militant group.


Whether Maria Sharapova is auditioning for the Metropolitan Opera or the tennis championship of the United States was somewhat unclear to the audience of 23,612 spread across Arthur's Gulch yesterday afternoon. As they lazed, sun toasted, in this oversized concrete cavity named for Arthur Ashe, watching four women trying to club one another senseless, the thought occurred ...


Sudanese official calls US genocide accusation 'oil on the fire'

Secretary of State Colin Powell's declaration that genocide had taken place in western Sudan's Darfur only serves to heighten tensions, a top Sudanese official charged Thursday.


WASHINGTON -- Republican Mitt Romney denounced a Web site that was bitingly critical of GOP rival Fred Thompson's personal life and political career, calling it "juvenile and offensive."


The FTSE 100 has jumped on relief over weaker oil prices, an unexpected reprieve for the economic outlook, and for big fuel consumers such as British Airways.


Federal judge in New York orders government to turn over detainee ...

NEW YORK A federal judge in New York has given the government a month to release records about how prisoners in Iraq are treated. US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein says officials have moved at a "glacial


US and Iraqi troops say they have recaptured police stations and secured bridges in the northern city of Mosul . The US military also said on Wednesday that Falluja appeared calmer while operations to regain


The United Nations Security Council must immediately increase the international presence in Darfur and impose an extended arms embargo to stop continuing atrocities there, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to members of the Security Council.


Antidepressant warnings scared parents, doctors

Highly publicized government warnings that antidepressants could cause suicidal thoughts in adolescents may have scared off parents and doctors alike, meaning fewer depressed children are being diagnosed, U.S. psychiatrists say.


Search About to Upset the Political Applecart

Search engines have not eclipsed newspapers and television as the primary source of political information yet. But that day is not far off.


France advises its citizens against travelling to Saudi Arabia

"Given the increase in attacks since April and in the context of an elevated terrorist threat, travelers planning to go to the kingdom are advised to delay their trip for the moment except for imperative professional reasons," the French Foreign Ministry


Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday made her closing argument to female voters in a message that could be reduced to three words.


Brian O'Driscoll and Peter Stringer are out of Ireland's RBS Six Nations match against France.


Global warming challenge to French winegrowers

After New World producers Australia and Chile, French winegrowers could soon face new competition from Britain, as global warming helps grapes take root in milder cross-Channel climes, scientists say.


Independent voters could tilt NH primary

True to its feisty Yankee heritage, New Hampshire is loaded with independent voters. That could spell an edge in Tuesday's presidential primaries there for Barack Obama and John McCain.


NEW YORK  - Older adults with a bright outlook on the future may live longer than those who take a dimmer view, a study out Monday suggests.


A man has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly biting his Jack Russell terrier as punishment, and police say he used a 90-kilogram bull mastiff in an attempt to keep back officers who arrived to arrest him.


Prices came in surprisingly weak, despite surging oil costs. And since crude is likely to recede, the CPI should now stay flat. You wouldn't know that crude-oil prices spiked to their highest levels in two


Manufacturing orders improve to stand at their best levels in 21 months, buoyed by export demand, the CBI says.


Islamists optimistic as Morocco counts votes

Morocco counted votes on Saturday after a record low turnout in parliamentary elections, with Islamists saying they expected to boost their representation thanks to a popular anti-corruption message.


German autoworkers hit streets over plan to cut 12,000 jobs

A strike at a General Motors plant in Germany began to squeeze the company's European production Tuesday as a lack of parts halted two other factories, while thousands of


U.S. business productivity grew more  slowly in the third-quarter than first thought, a government  report showed on Tuesday, with other economic indicators also  painting a mixed picture for growth.


Arts & entertainment: Why Alan Plater and Peter Maxwell Davies are bringing a riotous Scottish speakeasy and its boozy owner back to life. By Alfred Hickling.


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With the number of hungry people rising to 852 million in the 2000-2002 period, up by 18 million from the mid-1990s, the human and economic costs of hunger will only increase if the trend is not reversed, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says


Turmeric May Guard Against Childhood Leukemia

THURSDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDayNews) -- Early diet may play an important role in protecting against childhood leukemia, according to new Loyola University Medical Center research.


Although headlines may read that the British American Racing team is for sale, this is just a legal procedure to enable the new joint venture with engine supplier Honda and not an indication that the Brackley based squad is on its way out of the pinnacle


NORTH ANDOVER -- In the 30th Thanksgiving Day meeting between Masconomet and North Andover, the Knights appeared to have everything they needed to win. They had the edge in total yardage, the game's only 100-yard rusher, and the home-field advantage. But it wasn't enough. North Andover had everything but big plays, which Masconomet had in abundance in its 26-7 win.


Proteins That Could Be Used to Halt HIV Are Identified

A research team announced yesterday that it has identified about 270 human proteins that the AIDS virus apparently needs to infect a person, instantly providing researchers with dozens of new strategies for blocking or aborting HIV infection.


First-person-shooter Call of Duty 4 was last year's biggest selling game, according to sales figures.


Britons have little interest in becoming famous or rich, with over half wishing instead for happiness for their children and world peace, according to a survey.


Phil Kessel scores the lone shootout goal in rallying the Boston Bruins from a two-goal deficit to seal a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.


Antiques: Purple Clay, a Pot of Tea and Thou, O China

Yixing ware is the focus of a small but fascinating exhibition at the China Institute gallery.


Public urged not to jam Asia quake hotline with travel queries

The government urged the British public not to jam the hotline for the Asian tidal wave disaster with travel inquiries after families desperate for news of missing loved ones had trouble getting through.


Una violenta esplosione ha scosso stamane il centro di Bagdad. Secondo fonti di polizia,s'Ã¨ trattato di un'autobomba esplosa davanti a un commissariato che funzionava da centro di arruolamento.La Cnn riferisce


Girardi to succeed Torre as Yankees manager: report

Former player Joe Girardi has been offered the chance to succeed Joe Torre as manager of the New York Yankees, according to ESPN Radio.


Tamiflu side effect concerns grow after Japan deaths

Concerns that the influenza drug Tamiflu -- seen as effective against a possible pandemic triggered by bird flu -- may induce fatal side effects are growing in Japan after two people who took it fell to their deaths last month.


JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is appealing to the country's parliament to support his controversial plan to withdraw from Gaza, which he says is the only way to secure Israel's future.


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While the claims that Pentagon analyst Larry Franklin leaked secret documents on Washington's Iran policy to Israel continue to shake US-Israel relations, the American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that it has been following the case for


Vaughan's England stun Aussies with Trophy win

Michael Vaughan found his one-day feet at last as England upset Australia by six wickets on Tuesday to reach the Champions Trophy final.


Empowered Patient: Caring for faraway parents

It was shortly before midnight, and Dr. Patricia Harris was getting ready for bed. The phone rang. On the other end of the line was a woman about to break a promise.


The United States on Thursday toned down a resolution on Sudan to win support from China, Russia and other Security Council members who fear the threat of sanctions against Khartoum could complicate efforts to end the looting and killing in the Darfur region.


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Haiti chief may require cancer treatment

Haitian President Rene Preval, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago, said Sunday the disease may have come back and that he would soon leave the country for treatment.


Kiev, Ukraine (Sports Network) - Shakhtar Donetsk's Champions League aspirations were dealt a severe blow Thursday when the club learned star striker Julius Aghahowa will be out for two weeks.


Mourinho wants Roberto Carlos, world's best defender

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he wants Real Madrid's Brazilian international Roberto Carlos to join the English champions next year because the 33-year-old is the world's best defender.


President Bush warned on Saturday  that guerrilla violence in Iraq could worsen, even as U.S.  forces battled to stamp out resistance in the insurgent  stronghold of Falluja.


xyankee writes "Apple is on the verge of releasing a 60GB iPod that will not only hold a ton of music, but also sport photo-viewing capabilities!


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The murder rate in Scotland falls to its lowest level since 2000 with stabbings the most common cause of death.


The researchers who spawned the idea of grid computing will launch a company Monday to commercialize what so far has been a very academic software project for sharing computing resources.


Using an open-source kit called the TV-B-Gone, it's possible for anyone to build a device that they can use to turn off annoying televisions.


Nearly eight seconds into the ride at a rodeo this month, a wildly bucking, 1,400-pound bull named Bruiser thrust a horn toward Justin Koon's face and tossed him into the air. He hit the ground head first Â but walked away with only minor cuts.


Britons are on average giving more to charity than a year ago, according to a report.


Afghans Report 133 Civilians Dead In Recent Airstrikes

KABUL, July 7 -- Afghan elders said Saturday that 108 civilians were killed this week in a bombing campaign in western Afghanistan, and villagers in the northeast said 25 Afghans died in airstrikes.


SEATTLE, Wash. - Former Auburn women's basketball player Le'Coe Willingham will play in the WNBA Finals title game here Tuesday night as part of the Connecticut Sun team in their matchup with the Seattle Storm.


Tom Masella became a firefighter when he graduated from college in 1981, but he never stopped dreaming of coaching football.


LL Cool J Cancels Remainder Of Tour Due To Abdominal Ailment

LL Cool J has been diagnosed with an abdominal ailment and is canceling the remaining 12 dates on his tour. under a doctor's care and has been advised to rest and take medication.


ABN Amro customer deets tip up on BearShare

P2P user hygiene found lacking Social security numbers and other sensitive information belonging to more than 5,000 customers of ABN Amro Mortgage Group have been leaked onto the BearShare file-sharing network by a former employee, according to news reports.â¦


Hundreds more people face arrest in Australia one day after police arrested more than 190 in a massive crackdown on child pornography.


Schools Fight for Teachers Because of High Turnover

The retirement of thousands of teachers coupled with the departure of younger ones is fueling a crisis in teacher turnover.


Blood or urine? HGH testing feud simmers

Olympic athletes soon will have their blood tested for human growth hormone, but the NFL and baseball officials instead are embracing the unproven concept of urine testing in their bid to stop use of the performance-enhancing drug.


Survey Says There Are a Lot of Randy Old Goats Out There

Contrary to popular belief, people are enjoying having sex well into their 70s, even their 80s. And plenty of it.


Fermata madre:accusata occultamento,non escluso infanticidio


A solar outburst, which can play havoc with global positioning systems and cell phone reception, bombarded Earth, Dec. 6, 2006, with a record amount of radio noise, said solar physicist Dale Gary.


Perth, 10:59 - Tennis, Hopman Cup: Slovacchia in finale contro l'Argentina

La Slovacchia raggiunge l'Argentina nella finale della Hopman Cup, grazie al successo per 3-0 contro...


A gas explosion at a coal mine in central China has killed at least 56 people and left 100 others missing. More than 400 people were working in the mine in Henan province when the explosion happened late on Wednesday.


Jeff Greenberg steps down; Marsh pledges to reform. Apparently that's enough penance for a decade of misdeeds.


A host of celebrities are expected to grace the red carpet at this year's Bafta awards in London.


American forces in Iraq launched a fresh offensive today against the terrorists responsible for the murder of British hostage Ken Bigley and two US captives.


PARIGI (Fra) - L'annuncio ufficiale Ã¨ atteso per le 18.50, ma Ã¨ Andry Shevchenko il Pallone d'Oro 2004. La conferma arriva da Parigi, dove sarÃ  assegnato il premio di France Football al miglior giocatore in Europa.


Japan urged China to use its growing influence to make an impact on key global issues such as climate change during summit talks Friday that reflected the countries' warmer ties.


Rape Charges Dropped Against Actor A. Anderson

A judge has thrown out rape charges filed in July against Anthony Anderson, a star of the 2003 movie "Kangaroo Jack," and another man, the actor's spokesman said on Wednesday.


The Insider Host Seeks Alcoholism Treatment

Pat OâBrien, a host of âThe Insider,â has entered a rehabilitation center for treatment of alcohol abuse, his showâs syndicator, CBS Television Distribution, announced on Friday. Mr. OâBrien acknowledged his alcoholism in an interview on CBS in 2005. The âInsiderâ correspondent Thomas Roberts is expected to be co-host with Lara Spencer in Mr. OâBrienâs absence.


How to accumulate enormous stakes in a company without tipping your hand.


NBC Universal and Apple were unable to come to an agreement on pricing, leading to the withdrawal which highlights escalating tensions between Apple and media companies.


Sex-Based Roles Gave Modern Humans an Edge, Study Says

The emergence of "female labor roles" played an important role in evolutionary history, a new study says, and might have helped modern humans edge out Neandertals.


Security tight as Karzai inauguration looms

KABUL, Afghanistan Authorities in Afghanistan are stepping up security measures as Hamid Karzai's (HAH'-mihd KAHR'-zeyez) presidential inauguration nears.


Prince Harry to find out if he'll serve in Iraq

Prince Harry will learn on Thursday if he is to become the first royal in 25 years to serve in a war zone when the latest round of troop deployments to the Middle East is announced.


Big firms must prove Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - Arriving today, about a year later than originally planned, new rules for corporate reporting will likely show a weakness of internal controls at financial services firms.


Babies born by Caesarean section may be at greater risk of food allergies during their first 12 months, research suggests.


Many Dead in Iraq Mosque Attack - Interior Ministry

KUFA, Iraq  - A mortar attack on the crowded main  mosque in the Iraqi town of Kufa left "many dead" on Thursday,  an interior ministry spokesman said.


BOSTON - Monuments in New England are made from moments like the bookends David Ortiz gave the region on Monday. When has a baseball player had two walk-off hits at frenzied Fenway Park on the same day in postseason play?


Sources say... The European Competition Commission is likely to press formal charges against chip giant Intel.â¦


Consensus eludes key issues at IMF-WB meet

Save for the promise of a new plan by the year-end to resolve the long-pending issue of debt relief to poor countries, the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings have ended without any consensus on critical issues.


Republicans captured Democratic seats in Georgia and South Carolina Tuesday night and reached out for renewed control of the Senate.


Reader Ajay Mathulla caught up with the actor at a resort in Wayanad, Kerala.


Life & style: A leafy green salad for lunch is the perfect excuse for an afternoon date with a delicately flavoursome cake. Nigel Slater follows his nose.


Sony, IBM and Toshiba reveal more Cell chip plans

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


Hard to tell whether the happenings of the European Tour are stranger on the course or off it. There has been Seve Ballesteros getting into mischief with a tour official at a


This year, sales will be greater for speaker systems and clock radios designed to hook up to Apple iPods than standalone desktop stereos and home theater-in-a-box systems.


Wolfowitz Joins Think Tank as Visiting Scholar

He was an architect of the Iraq war who was forced from the World Bank presidency amid allegations that he improperly acted to benefit his girlfriend. Now, Paul D. Wolfowitz will turn his attention to the relatively calmer waters of Washington intelligentsia, as a visiting scholar at the American...


Japanese consumers will be spared the agony of downloading Microsoft's internet connection throttling Service Pack 2 -- they'll be able to pick up a free CD containing the software at their local post office.


Starbucks Corp. is teaming up with AT&T Inc. and will start offering a mix of free and paid wireless Internet service in more than 7,000 of its U.S. coffee shops beginning this spring.


Earnhardt itching to answer Nextel Cup call

Even when he sat engulfed in flames in the cockpit of a burning Corvette C5-R during an American Le Mans Series event July 18 at Sonoma, Calif., Dale Earnhardt Jr. never thought his chances for a NASCAR Nextel Cup championship had gone up in smoke.


The insurance company AIG is spraying a fire retardant goop on expensive homes threatened by wildfires in Idaho.


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Bacteria turn nastier in space experiment: study

Bacteria that became more dangerous in space may help scientists design better antibiotics on Earth, U.S. researchers said on Monday.


Downing Street refuses to comment on the arrest of Labour's chief fundraiser Lord Levy.


WAYNE ROONEY has been accused of spitting out his dummy in Madrid on Wednesday. England s teenage tearaway had to be taken off by boss Sven Goran Eriksson after 42 minutes of the 1-0 defeat by Spain - before ...


Wal-Mart cuts generic drug prices to $4 in Florida

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday said  it would slash prices on nearly 300 generic prescription drugs  to $4 starting in the Tampa, Florida, area and plans to expand  the plan to all of Florida in January.


Hillary Clinton to seek second term in Senate in 2006

Hillary Clinton has decided to run for a second term as senator from New York in 2006, despite advice from some followers that she concentrate exclusively on running for president in 2008, The New York Times said, quoting her advisers.


Details of a new television ad from President Bush to begin airing Monday:


Without a question, the "Regatta" family of Power4 and Power4+ servers put IBM Corp's Unix business in high gear. Just as Unix leaders Sun Microsystems Inc and Hewlett-Packard Co were struggling with product


Blurry-eyed thieves make off with three tons of reading glasses

Thieves who broke into a delivery truck in a parking lot in southwestern Sweden made off with about 150,000 pairs, or about three tons, of low-cost reading glasses.


film review: When the Marital Becomes the Martial

Anyone who has cringed while watching the home movies of newlyweds bumbling through their own corny, personalized nuptials will appreciate the comic potential of this British mock documentary


Here's a small-cap investing plan to help you get it done.


Digitisation project concludes Science journal Nature has completed the digitisation of its entire archive by making available material from 1869's volume 1, issue 1 to 1949 as the final step in its five-year online deployment plan.â¦


SingTel tests video calls between fixed-line and mobile phones

Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) started trials of third generation (3G) video calls between mobile and fixed-line phones.


Pat Summitt wore an orange cheerleader uniform, sang "Rocky Top" and stood on top of a human pyramid to show her support of the Tennessee men's basketball team Tuesday night.


Movie Review | 'The Great Debaters': Leading the Charge to Inspire Underdogs

There are enough things to admire about âThe Great Debaters,â the heavily fictionalized true story of The Little Debate Team That Could, that your impulse is to forgive the movie its shortcomings.


Maroni a Fazio: saremo attenti a non penalizzare il Sud

Il ministro del Welfare, Roberto Maroni, ha risposto all'invito del Governatore della Banca d'Italia, Antonio Fazio, dicendo che "come sempre presteremo la massima attenzione a non penalizzare il Mezzogiorno".


Alienware tames prices for home PC users

With its lowest-priced home PC to date, company shows desire to move beyond pricier game machines.


Verizon plunges into cable wars with new technology

Verizon Communications Inc. said yesterday it will extend a powerful new fiber-optic network capable of delivering cable television to 1 million US homes and businesses by year's end, including more than 100,000 in suburban Boston.


Cincinnati QB Might Miss Louisville Game

Cincinnati star quarterback Gino Guidugli broke a bone in his throwing hand when he slipped outside his home, and he might miss Saturday's game at No. 7 Louisville.


Attempt for gym gold closure stirs hard feelings

ATHENS, Greece -- Calling South Korean Yang Tae Young "the true winner,'' International Gymnastics Federation president Bruno Grandi has written a letter to American Paul Hamm, asking him to voluntarily turn over his Olympic gold medal to Yang.


Citigroup says no plans to sweeten Nikko bid

Citigroup said on Monday that it had no  plans to alter the terms of its $10.8 billion bid for Nikko  Cordial Corp. even after a surprise decision by the Tokyo Stock  Exchange to not delist the brokerage.


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Rain in Boston Postpones BoSox-Yanks Game

BOSTON - After a night of steady rain at Fenway Park, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox hoped to get in Game 3 of the AL championship series on Saturday night.    The forecast was better, with the National Weather Service calling for mostly cloudy conditions with a 50-percent chance of showers and 10-15 mph wind...


Stage 10: Tallard to Marseille, 142.6 miles. Stage winner: Cedric Vasseur (France), Quick Step-Innergetic, in 5 hours 20 minutes 24 seconds.


Indonesia was set to sign a $1 billion defense deal with Russia on Thursday that will enable it to purchase dozens of helicopters, tanks and submarines over the next 15 years, a government spokesman said.


Hastert plans to announce reforms, not resignation

The top Republican in the U.S. House, battling calls for his resignation over a Capitol Hill sex scandal, called a news conference on Thursday to again say he will not step down, senior party aides said.


Before-the-Bell: OmniVision, Nortel Down

Shares of OmniVision Technologies Inc.  fell 6.2 percent in premarket trading on Thursday, the morning after the image sensor designer announced the resignation of its chief financial officer.


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With Randy Moss relegated to two snaps of decoy duty, Daunte Culpepper and the Minnesota Vikings shifted gears and grinded one out against the Tennessee Titans.


The rural affairs minister defends his decision to drop out of a right to roam march amid the threat of protests.


Talks between Sudan's government and two rebel groups to resolve the nearly two-year battle resume Friday.


KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan lashed Jamaica with monstrous waves, driving rain and winds nearing 155 mph Saturday, killing at least two people as it washed away homes and tore roofs off houses and trees from the ground but unexpectedly spared the island from a direct hit.    In the Jamaican capital, Kingston, sporadic looting and gunfire erupted overnight and continued Saturday morning...


Sul fisco balletto di cifre. Alemanno: Â«La copertura piÃ¹ ...

Alla fine, nonostante le minacce del ministro leghista Roberto Calderoli, che li aveva invitati a Â«non mettersi di traversoÂ» l'hanno spuntata i tecnici. Passi un taglio delle tasse destinato a trasformarsi


IIFA organizers throw a surprise party for Shilpa

When Shilpa turned 32 on Friday , she was extremely pained. "And not because of my age," she chuckles from


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Sheila Copps's scorching new portrayal of Paul Martin suggests he would have had Canadian soldiers fighting in Iraq while he was undermining medicare and the CBC at home.


Alka, Aadesh tiff cause problems for 'Voice of India'

There is more to the current crisis on popular television music talent show "Voice Of India" than what meets the eye.


Bali U.N. climate talks set to seek 2009 deal

NUSA DUA, Indonesia  - U.N. talks in Bali headed for a deal on Saturday to launch negotiations on a global pact by 2009 to fight climate change after the EU and the United States settled a row over greenhouse gas curbs.


Powell Drops Greece Trip; Concern for Games Cited

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell canceled his trip to Greece at the last minute partly because of concern that his presence -- expected to be met with antiwar protests -- might disrupt the closing ceremony of the Olympics, State Department officials


HAMID Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistan's first democratically elected president today, promising to restore security to the war-shattered country three years after the fall of the Taliban.


Coppia di coniugi quasi uccisi da rapinatori

Una rapina si Ã¨ trasformata in una feroce aggressione nel padovano. Una coppia di coniugi di 35 anni Ã¨ fin di vita dopo essere stata selvaggiamente aggredita la scorsa notte, a colpi di martello, da alcuni


Safin eases into fourth Paris Masters final

Marat Safin eased into his fourth Paris Masters final by beating Argentine Guillermo Canas 6-3 7-6 on Saturday. The Russian sixth seed powered past his 13th-seeded opponent in 95 minutes.


Texas school districts came out on top Wednesday after Judge John Dietz's ruling, which said the state school funding system is unconstitutional.


A federal judge yesterday held reporters from four major news organizations in contempt for refusing to name confidential sources in their reports on a nuclear scientist once accused of being a spy.


The Great Wall of China, Rome's Colosseum and India's Taj Mahal were among seven architectural marvels named the new wonders of the world Saturday.


Alitalia, si tratta per gli assistenti di volo

ROMA - Decollo in vista per Alitalia che, al momento, sembra avviata ad archiviare la complessa trattativa con i sindacati e si rimette in pista per fare rotta verso il risanamento. La soluzione dellâultima


LOS ANGELES - Cops raided Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch again yesterday to search for more evidence in the child molestation case against him.


Police to post photos of missing Madeleine on Second Life

Police say they plan to post pictures of missing toddler Madeleine McCann in the Second Life virtual world.


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Bush, Kerry Trade Barbs On Missing Explosives

SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- Sen. John Kerry and President George W. Bush are trading shots Wednesday in regard to missing explosives in Iraq.


Arenas leads Wizards to first road win of season

Gilbert Arenas scored 38 points to  lead the Washington Wizards to their first road win of the  season, a 113-102 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison  Square Garden on Wednesday.


WUHAN:  Chinese scientists said they will continue to search for the rare white-flag (baiji) dolphin although it is possibly extinct after a 38-day search failed to find any in the Yangtze River.


As far as I'm concerned, the most important deal to come out of the annual Mac trade show was Apple's decision to offer movie rentals through its iTunes Store.


'Atto grave, il ministro difende i leghisti razzisti'

Roma, 5 dicembre 2004 - Un comportamento ''grave'', ''anomalo'',''inopportuno'', che alimenta la sfiducia nei confronti della magistratura. Le toghe criticano apertamente il ministro della Giustizia Roberto


Users Called More Stressful than Hackers

Businesses have more to worry about with end-user abuse and security lapses, research suggests.


Highland buys Tremont Boston in four-hotel deal worth $227M

The 322-room Tremont Boston was sold to Highland Hospitality Corp., a Virginia-based real estate investment trust that purchased the hotel along with three others for $227 million from Wyndham International Inc.


UPDATE 2-Hutchison telecom unit markets US$1 bln IPO

Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. (HTIL), part of Hong Kong's Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., on Monday began marketing a scaled-down IPO worth up to HK$8.


Esclusa la possibilita' di un taglio dei prezzi per Natale


Pentagon shifts to GPS with no signal reduction

The Pentagon no longer needs to  hamper the entire Global Positioning System when facing a  threat in one part of the world and will stop buying satellites  that enable it do so, the military said on Tuesday.


Taiwan Cancels War Games, Mirrors China Move

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian has called off annual military exercises in a goodwill gesture after China canceled its drills, Taiwan officials said on Tuesday.


The New Jersey Nets aren't ready to part with Jason Kidd yet.


Panel Seeks Better Disciplining of Doctors

Experts retained by the Bush administration said on Tuesday that more effective disciplining of incompetent doctors could alleviate the problem of medical malpractice litigation.


New Backup Voting System May Pose Problems

Call it the law of unintended consequences. A new national backup system meant to ensure that millions of eligible voters are not mistakenly turned away from the polls this year, as happened in 2000, could wind up causing Election Day problems as infamous as Florida's hanging chads.


Scania recommends shareholders reject MAN's bid

Swedish truckmaker Scania has recommended that its shareholders reject German industrial group MAN's hostile bid for the company.


Haiti Probes Suspected Plot to Kill Aristide Allies

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti  - Several Haitian policemen  are under investigation over a suspected plot to kill jailed  supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide,  including his prime minister, police sources said on Monday.


Kerry Talks Economy, Collects Major Endorsement

XENIA, Ohio  - Democratic Sen. John Kerry attacked  the economic record of President Bush on Saturday and the  Senator from Massachusetts was later endorsed by the New York  Times.


NBC Today Show Showcases Colorado Virtual Assistant

CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 29  /PRNewswire/ -- The virtual assistant industry finally received its day of recognition with a segment on the NBC Today Show. Karen Reddick is a Virtual Assistant (VA) who helps small businesses successfully run their businesses virtually from her home office.


Cassell a no-show, Mourning a no-go, Pippen retires

Two things are certain in life: The sun will rise in the East, and Sam Cassell will be unhappy with his contract. Training camps opened Tuesday around the NBA, but Cassell declined to grace the Minnesota Timberwolves with his presence.


AT&T expands wireless coverage with Dobson buy

The iPhone won't be just for customers living in the big cities. On the day it is introducing the hugely hyped cell phone, AT&T Inc. announced it will acquire wireless provider Dobson Communications Corp. for US$2.8 billion in cash.


Whenever opponents send out their best line, coach Dave Lewis counters with his top defensive pairing of Zdeno Chara and Andrew Alberts .


Bush Says Kerry Has Many, Many Positions on Iraq

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio  - President Bush accused  Democrat John Kerry on Friday of having more positions on Iraq  than all his 99 colleagues in the Senate combined and said if  the Massachusetts senator had his way Saddam Hussein would  still be in power.


A common infection that causes diarrhea may be to blame for the nearly doubled incidence of a certain kind of colitis, U.S. researchers said on Monday.


First suspect in court over Britain car bomb plot

An Iraqi-trained doctor appeared in a London court on Saturday in connection with failed car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow.


Roma, 20:35 - CALCIO, INTER CLUB MONTECITORIO: DOMANI PREMIO A MATERAZZI

Una delegazione di parlamentari dell'Inter club Montecitorio, si recherà domani alle ore 12 a...


Jolie cast as Tigress in animated "Kung Fu Panda"

In her first movie deal since going  to Africa to give birth, Angelina Jolie will co-star as a tiger  in the upcoming kids film "Kung Fu Panda" for DreamWorks  Animation SKG, the studio said on Monday.


Accounting giant KPMG LLP said Wednesday it would hire U.S. District Judge Sven Erik Holmes to oversee its legal affairs, as the firm and the entire audit industry undergo unparalleled scrutiny from securities regulators and plaintiff lawyers.


US military charges two soldiers with murder of 3 Iraqis

BAGHDAD -- The US military said yesterday that it had charged two soldiers attached to the Army's First Cavalry Division with premeditated murder in the deaths of three Iraqis.


Health minister faces two Indias, obese and hungry

India plans to introduce yoga in  schools to fight rising obesity among middle-class youngsters,  even as the country continues to battle widespread malnutrition  and "shameful" infant and maternal mortality.


Europe expects to overcome  a dispute with the United States blocking the launch of  negotiations on a new climate treaty beyond 2012 at U.N. talks  in Bali, Germany said on the final day on Friday.


In Louisiana, All Politics Is Not Local After All

When Louisiana held its congressional elections two years ago, both parties canvassed for voters in the traditional way, dropping a pair of volunteers at one end of a block so they could work door-to-door to the other end. The system was as thorough as a census.


Ten years after it was born out of the carnage of three California mass shootings, the federal assault weapons ban is fading out of existence Monday.


Oggi incontro con Bush su Iraq, Medio Oriente e Afghanistan


With its latest deal, Avaya is making a play for Europe and VoIP.


Late Sean Taylor selected to Pro Bowl team

Former Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, who was shot dead during a break-in at his Miami home last month, was selected posthumously to the NFC Pro Bowl team, the National Football League announced on Tuesday.


Tre distinti blocchi sono passati di mano


First Iranian in space Russia's Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan this Monday morning (04:09 GMT), notching up three "firsts" in the process. The pod atop the rocket carried Anousheh Ansari, and when the rocket entered orbit, she became the first female space tourist, as well as the first female Muslim and the first Iranian in space.â¦


LOS ANGELES  - With an emphasis on the visual over the audio, MTV from its inception has never been "about the music." But after seeing interest in its signature trophy show wane in recent years, the network put the spotlight where it belongs for a music awards show: on the concert stage.


Slovenia, Croatia to talk on border, nuclear rows

LJUBLJANA, Jan 19  Slovenia today said that its disputes with Croatia should not mar good relations or Zagreb's EU membership bid, striking a conciliatory note on rows over the border, a shared nuclear ...


Vatican envoys urged to work for freedom

The Vatican's new secretary of state urged diplomats Friday to work for religious freedom everywhere, touching on a sensitive issue between the Holy See and some countries, including Muslim ones, where people are not allowed to worship freely.


A's Bullpen Blows Up and Angels Take Title

Anaheim scored three runs in the eighth inning off Oakland relievers to rally for a victory and clinch the American League West title.


Bancrofts say they will consider News Corp. bid

The family that controls Dow Jones & Co Inc.  said on Thursday it plans to meet with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.  to discuss News Corp.'s $5 billion bid for Dow Jones.


Notice: IE 'worm' targets IOL ad supplier

Every 30th or so request for an advert was redirected to another compromised server, which in turn tried to execute the Bofra Internet Explorer exploit in an attempt to infect the user's machine.


By Sally Cunningham "Compassion" is in the news, held up for public consideration by the Dalai Lama as a value and practice the world needs.


A study of New York City eateries contends that kitchens consistently violate labor code. And experts say the problems apply everywhere in the U.S.


Efforts to ban gay marriage win big around the nation

In a coast-to-coast rejection of gay marriage, voters in 11 states approved constitutional amendments yesterday limiting marriage to one man and one woman.


Bob Knight is about to enter a realm occupied by only two other Division I basketball coaches, and they're both women.


Romance film "Atonement" tops Golden Globes

BEVERLY HILLS, California  - Two movies set against different wars, "Atonement" and "Charlie Wilson's War," dominated the Golden Globe nominations on Thursday with "Atonement" earning seven nods, including a bid for best drama, to lead all film contenders.


A Dutch mosque is set on fire in what appears to be the latest attack on the Muslim community.


Derrick Story writes for the O’Reilly MacDevCenter, summarizing a Mac OS X Tiger preview recently presented to the O’Reilly Mac OS X Conference by Apple product manager Chris Bourdon. [Nov 17]


A woman who worked for the United Nations died Sunday after falling from the 19th floor of the U.N.'s Secretariat Building


Scientists have pinpointed a unlikely potential weapon in the war against obesity - seaweed.


Authorities blamed thick fog for a 13-vehicle wreck on Florida's Turnpike that killed at least five people Tuesday and included a fire truck and sheriff's cruiser headed to an earlier crash, officials said.


From her window seat in a school bus packed with laughing classmates, LaWanda Jefferson spotted a passing orange car seconds before she felt herself catapulted sideways.


ANKARA - Turkey backed off yesterday on plans to criminalize adultery, which were threatening the country's prospects of joining the European Union.


Action, not animation, is 'National Treasure'

This weekend was to be one of Hollywood's fiercest showdowns between animated films. Then Jerry Bruckheimer blew the weekend to bits.


Extras, the comedy show starring Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, bows out with 5.3 million viewers.


Laura Bush starts Mideast trip to fight cancer

US First Lady Laura Bush arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday at the start of a Middle East tour to highlight the fight against breast cancer, the state news agency WAM reported.


Aromatase Inhibition Recommended For Receptor-Positive Breast ...

NEW YORK  - The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) now recommends that a third-generation aromatase inhibitor be included as adjuvant hormonal therapy for postmenopausal women with receptor-positive breast cancer.


Newmont considers lawsuit over jailed executives

DENVER  - Newmont Mining Co. officials said Wednesday they are considering a lawsuit against Indonesian police over the jailing of five company executives during a pollution investigation.


Six Afghan police killed in roadside blast: officials

ASADABAD, Afghanistan  - A roadside bomb killed six Afghan police officers in southeastern Afghanistan on Sunday while another exploded near a convoy of foreign troops in eastern Kunar province, witnesses and officials said.


Suicide bomber blows up Kabul bus, kills dozens

A Taliban suicide bomber blew up a police bus in the Afghan capital on Sunday, killing around 35 people in one of Kabul's deadliest explosions in recent months amid rising nationwide violence, police said.


BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Indiana has named native son Terry Hoeppner (HEHP'-nur) football coach. He's been at Miami of Ohio for six seasons and will coach the 8-and-4 Redhawks in the Independence Bowl against Iowa State on December 28th.


Fed's Poole says he'll back rate cuts if warranted

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee  - St. Louis Federal   Reserve Bank President William Poole said on Friday that   inflation must be kept under wraps, but if both growth and   price pressures were sufficiently weak he would back a   reduction in U.S. interest rates.


Afghan women offer to take place of UN hostages

A group of 20 Afghan women offered on Thursday to take the place of three foreign UN workers held hostage for the past two weeks by a Taliban splinter group.


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Australia's Guantanamo inmate may be home this year: FM

Australia's lone inmate at the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, terror suspect David Hicks, could be back home by the end of the year, according to Foreign Minister Alexander Downer.


The trial of a man accused of murdering York backpacker Caroline Stuttle begins in Australia.


Arafat's Condition Critical, Militants Seek Powers

Yasser Arafat lay in critical condition  in a French hospital on Saturday and militants pressed  Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie to give them decision-  making powers in a temporary unified leadership if he dies.


Texting, Facebook used to alert students

When a masked freshman came to campus at St. John's University with what police said was a loaded rifle sticking out of a bag, the school alerted students via cell-phone text messages within 18 minutes.


LONDON  - The acute sense of smell that makes dogs useful for detecting illegal substances at airports might also be used to help doctors diagnosis bladder cancer, researchers reported this week in the British Medical Journal.


Congress Agrees to Extend Popular Tax Cuts

The US Congress on Thursday agreed to extend popular tax cuts for children and married couples, giving President Bush an election-year victory on his core economic issue.


Fending Off Alien Robots, but Still Time to Flirt

When "Sky Captain" remembers that storytelling and characters matter more than design and special effects, it charms as well as impresses.


Two dual-processor models flesh out HP's Itanium-based Integrity line, and new HP-UX boosts software performance.


Milano, 18:00 - CALCIO, SERIE A: DUE GIORNATE DI STOP PER LANGELLA E SPINESI

Il Giudice sportivo ha squalificato per due giornate Antonio Langella del Cagliari e Gionatha Spines...


Death toll in Darfur region of Sudan could reach 300,000, U.S. official says

GENEVA  - The mounting death toll in Sudan's conflict-ravaged Darfur region could rise six-fold by the end of the year, hitting 300,000, a senior U.S. aid official said Monday.


Arab militants join fight in Afghanistan

Arab Islamic radicals who fled Afghanistan in the U.S.-led invasion are coming back, eager to support suicide bombers in their increasingly frequent and effective attacks on Western and Afghan forces.


La vogliono lanciare danese Carlsberg e olandese Heineken


'Forse da gennaio il bonus per il primo figlio'

ROMA, 25 SETTEMBRE 2004 - Il ministro del Welfare, Roberto Maroni, si dice ottimista sull'individuazione delle risorse necessarie a consentire, dal primo gennaio, l'introduzione del bonus anche per il primo figlio. Riuscirete a trovare le risorse? ''Si'.


Net File-Sharing Doesn't Hurt Most Artists - Survey

Most musicians and artists say the  Internet has helped them make more money from their work  despite online file-trading services that allow users to copy  songs and other material for free, according to a study  released on Sunday.


How green is your network? Concern for the environment and a recognition of the potential cost benefits will see small businesses turn to Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony in their droves next year, according to InClarity.â¦


Time for excuses on Africa is over: Blair

ADDIS ABABA: British Prime Minister Tony Blair is to say on Thursday that the time for excuses on Africa is over as he chairs a meeting in Ethiopia he hopes will turn the continentâs problems into a global priority.


Lleyton Hewitt beats Ivo Minar in the Sydney International final on Saturday.


Immelman gets 1st PGA win at Western Open

Trevor Immelman stared at the hole and savored the moment. Then, he seized the opportunity. Immelman birdied the 18th hole and held off Tiger Woods and Matthew Goggin to win the Western Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour victory.


Shares in Paris-based consultancy Capgemini and Indian software firm Infosys Technologies jump on reports of a possible merger.


More than 570,000 victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster in central India are finally to receive compensation. The Indian Supreme Court has approved a compensation plan it ordered the state welfare commission to draw up in July.


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Fertility Clinics Vary on Embryo Disposal

The nation's fertility clinics vary widely when it comes to how they perform one of the most delicate aspects of their jobs: disposing of unused frozen human embryos that were created to help infertile women become pregnant.


Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, said Thursday Israel must stop military action against Palestinians or there can be no peace.


Roma, 18:19 - CALCIO, SERIE C1 E C2: GLI SQUALIFICATI

In merito alle gare del primo turno del campionato di serie C, il giudice sportivo Pasquale Marino, ...


The Palestinian Hamas group accuses a key figure in the rival Fatah faction of trying to kill PM Ismail Haniya.


Teck Cominco Ltd.'s (TCKb.TO) hostile  offer for Inco Ltd.  is more alive than dead, analysts  said on Thursday, after Xstrata Plc  raised its bid for  Falconbridge Ltd. , throwing cold water on Inco's  friendly offer for the copper and nickel company.


Stocks may come under pressure next week as investors sell shares at year's end to prepare for tax season. But crude oil prices, earnings outlooks and moves in the dollar will also be closely watched.


From Latvia, with love of being a soldier

At the age of 3, when Michael Yury Tarlavsky refused to eat his dinner, his grandmother knew just how to change the stubborn boy's mind.


Centrica hit by warning of margin pressure at British Gas

Centrica, the owner of British Gas, has lost nearly 1 million customers this year after rising fuel costs forced it to increase energy bills.


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's shaky coalition faces collapse in a row over the 2005 Budget, raising the prospect of early elections that would endanger his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip.


Lawyers relaunch anti-Musharraf campaign

Hundreds of lawyers rallied and boycotted courts across Pakistan on Thursday in a renewed campaign to force President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to step down, while supporters of former premier Nawaz Sharif prepared for his promised return from exile.


Pop star Britney Spears marries dancer Kevin Federline during a private ceremony in California.


Careful Strategy Is Used to Derail Immigration Bill

Two weeks ago, when the  immigration bill  landed on the Senate floor, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) voted against an amendment that targeted one of its key provisions: a guest-worker program that President Bush and many U.S. companies have sought for years.


The Yankees are preparing new offers to their top free agents, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera, in an effort to sign them before other teams can negotiate with them.


Opposizione, deve essere Prodi a riferire al Parlamento


U.S. Marshals delivering an eviction notice Wednesday found the decomposing bodies of four youths, ranging in age from 5 to 18, inside a home in one of this city's poorest areas, authorities said.


The first film to be shot entirely against a blue screen boasts a striking visual style and deft references to adventure classics. But ultimately it's a bland tale. Jason Silverman reviews Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.


Bill Cowher is no longer negotiating a contract extension with the Steelers, making this the first time since he was hired in 1992 that he'll start the season with only two years left on his deal to coach Pittsburgh.


Latest variant poses a risk to home and small office users.


African American Political Pioneer Chisholm Dies

Political pioneer Shirley Chisholm,  the first African American woman elected to Congress and a  champion of women's rights, died on Saturday in Florida,  congressional officials said. She was 80.


Small Telecoms Losing Mandated Line Discounts

Millions of customers may face higher phone bills as a result of an FCC vote Wednesday to phase out discounts that major regional phone companies must give rivals that rent space on the big companies' lines. -The Washington Post


Alltunes.com claims win in Russian copyright case

iTuneski resurgence? Alltunes.com has won a court case against a Russian agent of Visa over its decision to disconnect the online music stores' payment system.â¦


A Palazzo Chigi su richiesta degli stessi sindacati


Airline Workers See Little to Cheer as Crisis Widens and Cuts Deepen

Airlines are slashing costs and planning to eliminate jobs, admitting that they expect to post weak results in the fourth quarter and see a bleak start to 2005.


Afghan president makes rare campaign trip

Watched over by American bodyguards and sharpshooters, Afghanistan's eternally optimistic interim president told a campaign rally of 10,000 people Tuesday that this weekend's election is a key step in their recovery from


Abbas Sees Israel Talks After Palestinian Vote

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas,  frontrunner to succeed Yasser Arafat, said Wednesday that he  expected negotiations on Israel's plan to withdraw from the  Gaza Strip after Palestinian elections next month.


REDWOOD CITY - The stakes are high in the Scott Peterson murder trial as closing arguments begin today. This morning, co-prosecutor Rick Distaso will argue this is a case about common sense.


Sony's location-free TV makes local shows portable

The electronics maker begins sales of wireless television set as it emphasizes advances in the boob tube.


He's married, has six children, earns a living driving a truck and is a US Army veteran. He hunts deer. Nothing in that brief biographical outline gives any insight into what happened around noon Sunday in the deep woods of Wisconsin.


Gunmen and bombers killed 30 people in Baghdad on Tuesday, including 14 Shi'ite religious workers after a powerful Iraqi Shi'ite leader urged President George Bush to strike harder at Sunni rebels to avert civil war.


Online tricksters looking to dupe consumers out of credit card numbers and other personal information have netted about $500 million from their hapless victims in the US, a national study released Wednesday showed.


Stores desperately seeking shoppers on Super Saturday

U.S. shoppers, come out, come out,  wherever you are. "Super Saturday," the last Saturday before  Christmas, is often the biggest shopping day of the holiday  season, according to the National Retail Federation.


Paraguay Ex-President's Daughter Found Dead

The daughter of Paraguay's former President Raul Cubas was found dead on Wednesday underneath a house near the capital, nearly five months after she was kidnapped, government officials said.


Londra, 14:18 - CALCIO, AGENTE ZAMBROTTA: RESTA AL BARCELLONA

Il terzino azzurro Gianluca Zambrotta non si muove da Barcellona. Almeno fino al termine della stagi...


Black Watch Troops Killed in Checkpoint Attack

A suicide bomber killed three Black Watch soldiers on the second day of their controversial deployment to support US troops south of Baghdad.


Update 1: MGI Pharma, SuperGen Lead Biotech Rise

Biotechnology stocks moved higher Wednesday, led by MGI Pharma Inc., which agreed to buy a stake in SuperGen Inc. as part of a licensing deal for SuperGen's Dacogen drug.


Boeing to Sell Up to 50 7E7 Planes to JAL

Boeing Co. could sell up to 50 of its new 7E7 planes to Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL) under a deal announced on Wednesday worth as much as $6 billion at list prices.


/ Nokia signs EUR 2 billion Chinese agreements

At a ceremony today in Helsinki, Finland witnessed by Chinese Premier Mr. Wen Jiabao and Finnish Premier Mr.


Sales of song downloads overtook those for physical singles for the first time at the end of 2004.


In a move intended to strengthen Iran's position in its negotiations with the European Union next week, the Iranian Parliament Sunday approved the outlines of a bill that would force


Panasonic unveil DVD Recorders with 400GB HDD Capacity

Today, Panasonic revealed the new models of DIGA DVD recorders. These recorders have HDD capacities of 160GB to 400GB. This is massive storage space for DVD Recorder; it also has high-speed dubbing, and superb home and mobile networking capabilities.


Scottie Pippen on Tuesday announced his retirement from the Chicago Bulls, the team he and Michael Jordan led to six NBA titles in the 1990s.


Palestinian municipal elections launched in W. Bank

More than 140,000 Palestinians in the West Bank are heading to 26 ballots on Thursday to elect mayors and municipal councils for their towns and villages.


IBM Introducing Fingerprint Reader into Laptop

"Today we raised the bar on security for the entire PC industry," IBM Personal Computing Division General Manager Fran O'Sullivan said.


A major rescue operation is launched off the west of Scotland to assist the crew of a German cargo ship.


Friction.tv: a virtual soapbox for the online masses

Coffee shop debate without the froth? Those with stuff they just have to get off their chests now have a new venue: Friction.tv. The site has been running in public beta, but had its official launch this week.â¦


London: Silverstone's owners have been given a two-day deadline to agree a deal to keep next year's British Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar.


An iconoclastic law student is sentenced to prison and shudders go through the Middle East blogosphere


(Article Central) Google has started spending some of the $1.67 billion it made in last month's initial public offering, recruiting a half-dozen of the brightest minds from Microsoft and other tech giants.


American Testifies on Afghanistan Capture

An American citizen captured on an Afghanistan battlefield nearly three years ago says in court papers that he never took up arms against the United States and that he had been trying to get out of the country at the time.


Jimmy Wales, cofounder of Wikia, launched a new project to address what he says are the shortcomings of current search engines. But one analyst said he isn't so sure Wales' efforts do much to improve the current model.


Apple issues security update for Quicktime 7.1.6

Blog: Updates includes both Windows and Mac versions of the popular media software.


Along with its first 4-0 start in more than two decades, Rutgers has reached another milestone: its first Top 25 ranking in 30 years.


The Arctic Monkeys are once again nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, a year after winning the award.


First Backdating Conviction Brings Prison Term and $15 Million Fine

Brocade Communications Systemsâ former chief executive  received a 21-month prison sentence for designing a plan to tamper with the firmâs records of stock option grants.


Police have arrested a suspect in the bizarre murder of a Missouri woman last week. Lisa Montgomery, 36, of Melvern, Kan., has reportedly admitted strangling Bobbie Jo Stinnett, 23, of Skidmore, Mo.


Death toll from tsunami disaster passes 120,000

An unprecedented world relief drive to shelter, treat and feed millions of survivors of Asia's tsunami disaster kicked into high gear Friday as donations poured in and aid planes and ships _ including a US aircraft carrier


Excitement on Friday as the holiday shopping season got underway cooled before the weekend's close as cautious shoppers browsed and let many deals pass.


Foreign Office warns against travel to parts of Kenya

Britain on Saturday toned down its travel advice for Kenya, but warned its nationals against all but essential travel to certain parts of the east African country.


No. 7 Florida St. Tops No. 6 Virginia 36-3

Virginia was ranked higher than Florida State and looking for its first road win against a top-10 team. The No. 6 Cavaliers couldn't even get a touchdown Saturday.


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For Fenty's Disabilities Pick, Experience Is Firsthand

Few people understand the challenges faced by the District's disabled residents the way Judith E. Heumann does. She knows the impact of a broken elevator at a Metro station -- and the frustration of being told she cannot do something she wants to do.


The US defence secretary orders a review of private security firms in Iraq following a shoot-out in which 11 died.


France's President Chirac says SA leader Thabo Mbeki must "understand the soul of West Africa" to broker a peace deal in Ivory Coast.


Africa bright spot in Bush foreign policy legacy

President George W. Bush called  Africa a "continent of potential" on Thursday as he prepared to  visit one of the few regions where he can claim foreign policy  successes in a legacy dominated by the Iraq war.


CASHIERS, N.C. - The violent remains of Hurricane Ivan pounded a large swath of the eastern United States on Friday, drenching an area from Georgia to Ohio, washing out dozens of homes, sweeping cars down roadways and trapping more than 100 students at an elementary school...


Body May Keep a Dormant Cancer in Check - Study

Tumor cells found in the blood of  breast cancer patients up to 20 years after surgery suggest  that the body may have ways of keeping a dormant cancer in  check, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.


This used to be one of those games that Georgia dreaded. Not anymore. The No. 3 Bulldogs lost nine straight to Tennessee before reversing course in 2000. Now, it's Georgia that rules this Southeastern Conference clash, having beaten the 17th-ranked Volunteers four years in a row.


Atene, 23:13 - ATLETICA, ATENE: VINCE HOWE, CUSMA 3/A NEGLI 800

Andrew Howe ha vinto la gara del salto in lungo al Grand Prix di Atene. Howe ha saltato 8,17 metri p...


Mickelson takes control at breezy Scottish Open

Phil Mickelson, who has underachieved on his three previous visits to the Scottish Open, took the tournament by the scruff of the neck with a third-round 68 on Saturday.


Fiber Pact: China Textile Dominance Spooks Asian Rivals

BEIJING (Dow Jones)--China's likely emergence as the world's textile and garment superpower after 30 years of global quotas end Dec. 31 has spooked rival producers across


US soldier gets 25-year prison term in murder of Iraqi

BAGHDAD -- A US soldier was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of an Iraqi National Guardsman in May, the US military said yesterday.


Russia's Putin May Overhaul Security Forces on Siege

Russian President Vladimir Putin may respond to the recent terrorist attacks, including last week's Beslan school siege that left at least 333 dead and 260 missing, by overhauling the former Soviet nation's security forces.


Jobs Picture Weighs on Consumer Confidence

Consumer confidence dipped for the second straight month in September, as Americans remained concerned about the employment situation, according to a survey by the Conference Board.


The three UN employees, who were kidnapped in Afghanistan have been safely released, three weeks after their captivity, officials said Tuesday.


AL notebook: Angels, Guillen reach resolution on grievance

Outfielder Jose Guillen and the Anaheim Angels reached a financial settlement yesterday to resolve the grievance filed after the team recently suspended him without pay for the rest of the season.


Yankees Wait Out Late-Arriving D-Rays 7-4

Alex Rodriguez and Orlando Hernandez rewarded fans at Yankee Stadium for their long Labor Day wait.


British police say blast killed Pakistan's Bhutto

British police investigating the  murder of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto concluded  she was killed by a head injury caused by the impact of a bomb  blast, not by a bullet, drawing skepticism from her close  aides.


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Lazard earnings up 50 pct on deal activity

Merger advisory firm Lazard Ltd.  reported a 50 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, beating expectations with its best merger and acquisition results in six years.


The US Federal Trade Commission has formally announced its first assault against spyware - bits of computer code that surreptitiously install themselves on the computers of Internet users to track their activities, push them to Web sites, barrage them


The NFL agreed Monday to $8 billion in contract extensions with Fox and CBS to televise Sunday afternoon games for six more years, deals that would also allow the league to show better matchups late in the season in prime time.


Liechtenstein accuses Germany of attacking its sovereignty

Liechtenstein's Crown Prince Alois on Tuesday accused Germany of launching an attack on the principality's sovereignty by paying an informer for bank details in a massive tax fraud probe.


Authorities arrested 19 people Thursday after uncovering a scheme that arranged as many as 1,000 phony marriages in northern Virginia between U.S. citizens seeking cash and illegal immigrants seeking green cards.


Al centro dell'incontro l'indebolimento del potere d'acquisto dei salari e le altre urgenze strutturali, a cominciare dalla crescita                                          Unione, giovedÃ¬ vertice con Prodi sulle questioni economiche                                                                                Dopo la pronuncia della Corte Costituzionale le forze di governoaffronteranno anche le riforme istituzionali, a partire dalla legge elettorale


13 injured in Dec 31 road accident in Latvia remain hospitalized

Thirteen of the people on board a double-decker bus that overturned in Latvia's Jekabpils district early on December 31 remain in Riga's hospitals, emergency medical center official Renate Pupele told Baltic ...


Alt di Confindustria alla manovra su tfr e cuneo fiscale


Trend Micro Mobile Security is designed to protect data-centric mobile devices such as smartphones against viruses and short message service (SMS) spam.


Actor Glenn Ford, a handsome and  quiet character actor who made his mark in big films like  "Gilda" and "The Big Heat," died on Wednesday in his Beverly  Hills home, police said. He was 90.


Platinum hits record, palladium at 6-year high

Platinum roared to another record  high on Monday as supply concerns persisted in main producer  South Africa, lifting sister-metal palladium to its best level  in six years.


Consumers were eager to buy iPhones and flat-screen TVs in June, but their reluctance to purchase clothing and other non-essentials has retailers worried about the success of the back-to-school shopping season.


Swiss drug giant Novartis SA said yesterday it is spending $4 million to fund scientists performing diabetes research at Harvard University, the Massachusetts


Alaska's summer tourism pegged at 1.4 million visitors

The number of summer visitors to Alaska rose from the year before, prompting the president of the Alaska Travel Industry Association to say tourism appeared to be back on track since leveling off after the 2001 terrorist attacks.


British-born writer Arthur Hailey, author of 11 best-sellers, dies at his home in the Bahamas, says his wife Sheila.


Clinton's Heart Surgery Is Reportedly Under Way

Former President Bill Clinton was reported to be in the operating room today for surgery expected to last until 12:30 p.m. ET.


Kenyan prosecutors produce 'confession' of British aristocrat

Kenyan prosecutors presented video-taped evidence in court which they say shows a British aristocrat confessing to the murder of a poacher.


As of Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at least 3,891 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians. At least 3,168 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


German, Australian win race up N.Y. skyscraper

Australian Suzy Walsham took up staircase running to win a trip to New York, and captured the top prize on Tuesday after racing 1,576 steps up the city's tallest skyscraper at the Empire State Building Run-Up.


Germany's ruling coalition finally reaches a deal on funding healthcare after weeks of bitter argument.


Singer Laura Branigan, who enjoyed enormous popularity in the early '80s, died on Thursday in her home in East Quogue, New York.


All nine Christmas trees have been removed from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport instead of adding a giant Jewish menorah to the holiday display as a rabbi had requested.


Udine, 19:32 - CALCIO, UDINESE: DOPO FESTE NATALIZIE RITIRO A CIPRO

L'Udinese si trasferirà a Cipro, dopo la sosta natalizia, per un periodo di preparazione in v...


Chilean police clashed for a second day with protesters against the upcoming APEC summit, and the weekend arrival of US President George W. Bush.


Zero tolerance is only answer to steroids

For that matter, stop focusing on Jason Giambi, Barry Bonds, Gary Sheffield, Sammy Sosa, or any other star who appears suspiciously augmented.


Iraqi president throws support behind Jan. 30 election

BAGHDAD -- President Ghazi al-Yawer of Iraq, an influential Sunni Muslim, threw his support yesterday behind holding the Jan. 30 election on time despite insurgent threats he said have paralyzed voter registration in some Sunni areas.


Keeping Track of Who Owes What ; Web Site Tallies Roommates' Expenses

By Michael Cowden  A new Web site helps college suitemates or others who share expenses or living arrangements keep track of who owes what.


David Beckham will be sidelined for a month after hurting a knee ligament during a Spanish League game last weekend, an injury that eliminated his chance of being recalled to England's national team


With 36 hours left in the New Hampshire presidential primary, candidates and their families were still wooing voters one at a time.


England chairman of selectors David Graveney denies rumours of a row between Duncan Fletcher and Andrew Flintoff.


East Asia is headed for its fastest growth rate since before the 1997 Asian financial crisis, pushing poverty levels to a record low, the World Bank says.


WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- SBC Communications on Wednesday became the second major local phone carrier to unveil plans to offer cable-like television services.


Crown Castle International Corp.  on Friday said it will buy smaller rival Global Signal Inc.  for $4 billion in stock and cash to create the biggest U.S. operator of towers that transmit calls to and from cell phones.


Spokane bishop elected to lead church in US

WASHINGTON, DC - In an apparent affirmation of church tradition, Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane yesterday was elected president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops at its annual fall meeting.


Virginity rare, drug use common in adults: study

Just 4 percent of U.S. adults are virgins but a fifth have tried hard drugs like cocaine and crack, a new study shows.


"Hannah Montana" wins box office Super Bowl

Walt Disney's 3-D movie "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" topped movie box offices, raking in $29 million for the biggest opening over a normally slow Super Bowl weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday.


Odyssey Health cuts earnings view on more competition

NEW YORK Dallas-based Odyssey Healthcare stock plunged to a new low today. That comes after the hospice operator cut its full-year earnings estimate and said it was the target of a US Justice Department investigation.


'Muslim extremists working in Britain's police': Daily Mail

Up to eight people believed to have links to Islamist extremists, including Al-Qaeda, are working in Britain's police service, the Daily Mail said Saturday, citing an intelligence service file.


British no-frills airline Jet2 will launch daily flights between Budapest and Manchester, the company confirmed last week.


London shares close lower; NY drops on crude price gains

Leading shares closed weaker, albeit off session lows, as Wall Street remained weak amid continued investor concerns over fresh highs in crude oil prices, with construction materials firm RMC shining out from the gloom after agreeing to a 2 billion pound takeover, dealers said.


Bank of America Corp., which operates 25 branches in San Antonio, plans to cut about 2.5 percent, or 4,500 jobs, from its work force.


Monza, 15:25 - F1, UFFICIALE: SCHUMACHER LASCIA A FINE STAGIONE

E'' ufficiale. Michael Schumacher ha annunciato che al termine della stagione si ritirerà dal...


Car explodes in "act of sabotage" in Damascus

DAMASCUS, Dec 13  - A car belonging to a Palestinian exploded in a residential district of Damascus on Monday, in what the Syrian authorities said was an "act of sabotage.


Anti-war demonstrators marched in a dozen U.S. cities on Saturday to call for an immediate end to the war in Iraq and a cut-off of funding by Congress.


Or would you rather just give them a taste of their own medicine?


The centenary Australian Open will be the first Grand Slam event to stage its final at night.


The German government is seeking more than 4.5bn euros compensation from the consortium behind a late-running toll system.


Sandy "Pepa" Denton got a lesson this week on how to toss beads and an up-close look at the elaborate float she'll be riding in Monday's Krewe of Orpheus parade with friend and rap partner Cheryl "Salt" James.


Todayâs Champions League draw in Monaco has again thrown-up some mouth-watering prospects for British clubs. Here, the Press Association assesses the chances of Arsenal, Celtic


For nearly a month, a strained right calf has kept the Jets' most significant offseason pickup on ice.


Desktop chips roadmapped IDF Processors based on 'Penryn', Intel's 45nm architecture, will be formally launched on 12 November, the chip giant's CEO, Paul Otellini, revealed today. But what CPUs will the company announce?â¦


A man and a woman sit side-by-side in a  New York cafe, drinking beer, sharing food, and not saying a  word. Instead of chatting, they are typing on a laptop about  the tunes played through a shared iPod.


Two British lawyers, Steven Kay and Gillian Higgins, have been appointed to defend former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic at The Hague's UN tribunal.


Ford Motor Co said on Saturday it had reached a tentative labor deal with the United Auto Workers union, capping a historic round of bargaining between the union and the embattled U.S. auto industry.


Yemeni judge sentences two men to death in USS Cole bombing that ...

A Yemeni judge sentenced two men, including one held in US custody, to death Wednesday for orchestrating the 2000 suicide bombing of the USS Cole, and sentenced four others to prison terms ranging from five to 10 years.


Car bomb kills dozens at Pakistani rally for outlawed leader

MULTAN, PAKISTAN - At least 39 people were killed and nearly 100 injured when a car bomb exploded in Pakistan's central city of Multan during a celebration marking the first anniversary of the death of an outlawed Sunni Muslim leader.


US authorities approve cloned animal foods

The US food safety authority on Tuesday approved meat and milk from cloned animals, clearing the way for them one day to appear on store shelves despite opposition on ethical and health grounds.


College Football Roundup: Players in Bowls Receive Wiis and Other Freebies

Ohio State and Louisiana State players will each receive a Nintendo Wii video-game system in addition to several other gifts for participating in the Bowl Championship Series title game.


Reports emerge of an incident on board a submarine in the Russian Far East in which one sailor was killed.


Giants snap skid, beat Yankees 6-5 in 13

Rookie Nate Schierholtz ended San Francisco's season-long eight-game losing streak with a two-out RBI single in the 13th inning, giving the Giants a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.


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INDIA V AUSTRALIA THIRD TEST CRICKET BETTING ODDS

Australia look to be all set to take a commanding hold of the third Test, but late wickets from India's spinners led a late fightback on day one.


Sony signs on for made-to-order DVD service

Niche titles given life though HP Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is to use HP's DVD manufacturing-on-demand service to release DVDs that would otherwise not see the light of day.â¦


I'm tired of letting the bloggers have all the fun, so I figured I'd better come up with my own conspiracy theory to explain the much-discussed but mostly meaningless


Baghdatis battered after Agassi thriller

Exhausted, battling a sore wrist and   suffering cramp in both thighs, Marcos Baghdatis was not about   to throw in the towel.


Just 3 of 18 candidates for president attend debate

KABUL, Afghanistan -- It was not exactly riveting: three candidates and the representatives of 12 others sat at a horseshoe-shaped table yesterday droning out near-identical speeches outlining plans to fight corruption, exploit the nation's untapped copper and gold resources, and improve pay for civil servants.


Two high-profile women prisoners in American custody will not be released immediately, the US embassy said in Baghdad, despite an earlier announcement by Iraqi authorities.


More than 10,000 fans, many of them teenagers, cheered and danced the night away at a performance by Enrique Iglesias, the first concert by a Western pop singer in Syria in over 30 years.


Stocks Fall as Oil Hits New High Over $53

Stocks slid on Friday after oil prices  climbed to a record over $53 a barrel and weaker-than-expected  U.S. job growth in September raised concerns about the  economy's strength with less than a month before the  presidential election.


Valentino Garavani, known for his scarlet  gowns for Hollywood stars, said on Tuesday he would quit as a  fashion designer.


Rome, Italy (Sports Network) - Luigi Del Neri was named the new head coach on Wednesday at troubled Italian side AS Roma. Del Neri, who was in charge of Serie A club Chievo Verona last season, left to take


TEAMMATE Harbhajan Singh copped the full force of a Sachin Tendulkar revival yesterday as the Little Master defended his gamble to face Australia tomorrow.


Titans' McNair Feeling Good After Surgery

Titans quarterback Steve McNair said the surgery to repair his sternum was successful, but it could be several months before he comes to any conclusions about his future.


Southwest Airlines said on Friday it will bid at least USD$100 million for assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines, including taking over six of ATA's 14 gates at Chicago's Midway Airport and selling tickets on some of each other's flights.


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Taliban seize, threaten Afghan mine specialists

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Taliban fighters have seized 18 Afghan mine-clearing specialists and threatened to kill them if investigations suggest they are working for US-led forces in the country, officials and the insurgents said yesterday.


The American director, Quentin Tarantino, is considering a prequel to his hit 1994 film, Pulp Fiction. The star of Pulp Fiction, John Travolta, says Tarantino had spoken to


Robert Blake stands accused of murder--and of giving a bad   performance.


Trade deficit figures headline a light week for economic data.


LA police search for rapper Young Buck in Vibe awards stabbing

Police were searching for rapper Young Buck following a stabbing at the Vibe Awards, an assault apparently sparked when Buck's musical mentor, Dr.


Following a Paper Trail to the Roots of Torture

A new compendium of government memos and reports chronicling the road to Abu Ghraib and its aftermath definitively blows the "few bad apples" argument to pieces.


The first winds and rains whip the southern US coast as the devastating Hurricane Ivan heads inland.


Watchdog recommends 10-day ban after Derek Conway made payments of Â£45,000 to his son


Car on fire crashes into Glasgow airport terminal

A blazing car crashed into the terminal building at Glasgow Airport in Scotland on Saturday, police 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.


Monitor warns Sri Lanka violence worsens

The military attacked Tamil rebels from land and air Thursday, and they retaliated with artillery and small arms fire in heavy fighting that left 13 combatants dead, officials said. A cease-fire monitor warned that the situation was worsening.


Con fusione con Abn Amro, saremmo diventati divisione retail


OCTOBER 01, 2004 (REUTERS) - Hewlett-Packard Co. announced today it has acquired Synstar PLC, a UK-based technology services firm, for $293 million.


Thanks to David Ortiz's two-run walkoff homer in the bottom of the 12th at 1:22 this morning, this baseball season isn't over just yet at Fenway Park.


Microsoft buys 3D company for Virtual Earth

Microsoft has bought Caligari, a developer of 3D modeling software, in a move that could help enrich the graphics experience in Microsoft's Virtual Earth mapping system.


Families riot as 166 miners confirmed dead

All 166 miners trapped in a coal mine in China's Shaanxi province after a gas explosion were confirmed dead Wednesday, sparking riots by angry relatives.


Russia's troubled Yukos oil company says it is being forced to slash production and expenditures because the government has frozen its assets.


Carrie Underwood wins Grammy for best new artist

Former "American Idol" champion Carrie Underwood was named best new artist at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, further enhancing the star-making power of the smash hit TV talent show.


Turkmen president moves the remains of his family to a newly-built mausoleum in his home village.


A small automatic handgun is likely to have been used to murder a bank manager at his  Highland home.


Duke University has reached a financial settlement with Mike Pressler, the former men's lacrosse coach who lost his job in the wake of since-debunked rape allegations involving his team.


Prima di lui Camillo Ruini che ha rinunciato per limiti d'etÃ La scelta fortemente voluta dal segretario di stato vaticano                                            Cei, monsignor Angelo Bagnasco presidente oggi la nomina da parte di Benedetto XVI                                                                                "Quando il Papa chiama, si risponde", per prime parole dell'alto prelato


Tony Blair's persecution of Iraqi Kurdish refugees

New Labour's war on the Kurds Early morning on September 5 security guards burst into the sleeping quarters of Colnbrook immigration detention centre in west London.Comment


Abstract artist Abts lands coveted Turner Prize

German-born artist Tomma Abts on Monday became the first woman painter to land the Turner Prize in the 22-year history of one of the art world's most controversial awards.


French call in reinforcements to fight Ivory Coast government ...

France sent reinforcements to Ivory Coast and deployed armoured vehicles and helicopter gunships as French troops used tear gas and concussion grenades to quell an explosion of violence in its former West African colony.


Two North Carolina residents Wednesday became the first people in the nation to be convicted on felony spamming charges after a Loudoun County jury found that they flooded tens of thousands of America Online e-mail accounts with unsolicited e-mail, prosecutors said. -The Washington Post


Boston Scientific stent sales set record

Boston Scientific Corp. said yesterday it sold $8.3 million worth of its Taxus drug-coated cardiac stents per day this month, a record level the Natick medical


Joseph Dorsey Jr., boxer who fought ban on interracial fights ...

Joseph Dorsey Jr., a boxer who won a 1957 legal fight against a Louisiana law that banned interracial bouts, has died at the age of 69.


A US decision to call Macedonia, "Macedonia," has raised the ire of Greece, which is threatening to keep the country out of the European Union.


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Spain Soccer Body Is Fined After Racist Abuse in England Game

FIFA fined Spain's soccer federation 100,000 Swiss francs ($87,000) after fans racially abused England's black players in a Nov. 17 international exhibition game, the federation said today.


A court in Pakistan is given legal documents in the custody battle over the schoolgirl Misbah Rana.


Iraq's leaders agree on key U.S. benchmarks

Iraq's top Shi'ite, Sunni Arab and Kurdish leaders announced on Sunday they had reached consensus on some key laws that Washington views as vital to fostering national reconciliation.


Pop stars rock climate change gigs around the world

Dozens of pop stars rocked big crowds at Live Earth concerts around the world on Saturday to persuade fans and governments to go green.


Computer users could be open to attack from malicious hackers because of the way that Windows displays some images. Microsoft has issued a warning about a critical vulnerability in Windows that could let carefully


Europe's first Moon probe, SMART-1, was put into its lunar orbit on Monday evening as planned, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced here Tuesday.


Marks & Spencer is to open electrical departments at 13 stores, selling everything from TVs to digital music players.


UN to Launch $30 Mln Drive for Haiti Flood Victims

GONAIVES, Haiti  - The United Nations will launch  a global appeal for $30 million in emergency aid to help Haiti  recover from floods that killed hundreds of people, the  executive director of UNICEF said on Wednesday on a visit to  the impoverished Caribbean nation.


Firenze, 14:26 - CALCIO, JUVE; BUFFON: RESTO, SOGNO TRIONFI IN BIANCONERO

Gigi Buffon dal ritiro azzurro di Coverciano fa una dichiarazione d'amore che vale  piÃ¹ di una firma...


News: McAfee in BitDefender virus slur spat

McAfee has distanced itself from slurs against rival AV firm BitDefender contained in sponsored ad links on Google.com.


The Utah Transit Authority announced Thursday that it has received $80 million in federal dollars to help build its FrontRunner commuter-rail line from Salt Lake City to Pleasant View, Weber County. The line will eventually extend to south Utah County as well.


FCC approves sale of nationwide spectrum to AT&T

InfoWorld - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved the purchase by AT&T of 12MHz of wireless spectrum that covers 60 percent of the U.S.


FDA Tells Pfizer to Pull 'Wild Thing' Viagra Ad

Television advertisements promoting  Pfizer Inc.'s impotence drug Viagra omit key information and  should be withdrawn, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said  in a letter to the company released on Monday.


Hot Tickets How to Become a Hollywood Insider

By Melissa Heckscher  When it comes to getting into the hot spots in Hollywood, it's not just who you know, but what you know. The following are tips on how to get past the velvet ropes and the red carpets and into some of L.A.'s more exclusive spots.


A 19-year-old man is held on suspicion of murder after the deaths of two nursing home residents in Leicestershire.


Haniyeh urges govt workers not to strike

Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh   of Hamas urged government workers on Friday to scrap plans for   an open-ended strike, saying the resulting chaos would only   benefit Israel.


Weinstein Company Makes a Deal With Guild Writers

The deal contains provisions that will allow it to be superseded by any agreement ultimately reached with the major companies through their bargaining group, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.


Sale la preoccupazione tra la popolazione nel Trevigiano


U.S. security officials were warned to look out for explosives components smuggled in thick-soled shoes, after European authorities found blasting caps concealed that way in luggage on a bus.


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Dai 34,7 mld della Camera, piu' risorse per lo sviluppo


Insurgents using kidnap victims in bomb attacks, Iraq says

BAGHDAD -- Insurgents are now using unwitting kidnap victims as bombers -- seizing them, booby-trapping their cars without their knowledge, then releasing them only to blow up the vehicles by remote control, the Defense Ministry warned yesterday.


Kuala Lumpur, 15:37 - CICLISMO, TOUR DE LANGKAWI: LODDO VINCE LA QUINTA TAPPA

L'italiano Alberto Loddo (Tinkoff Credit Systems) ha vinto allo sprint la quinta tappa del Tour de L...


A new political party campaigning for animal rights across the UK is to be launched in London.


A bitter row breaks out in Italy over a decision  to dismiss terrorist charges against five Islamic fundamentalists


Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton told New Hampshire voters Saturday that ending the war in Iraq is more important than whether she repudiates her 2002 vote authorizing President Bush to use military force there.


Prime Minister John Howard says the APEC meeting in Chile was a great success and will increase momentum towards trade liberalisation across the globe.


Japanese Troops in Iraq 'Until Late 2005'

Japanâs defence chief said today that Japanese troops should remain in Iraq until the country is properly rehabilitated, possibly until late 2005.


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Brigitte Nielsen can call it legal now. The model and actress married her fifth husband, Mattia Dessi, on Saturday &#151; 17 months after a ceremony that wasn't legal because she hadn't finished divorcing No. 4, People magazine reported on its Web site.


Somewhere Deep Down, We Still Care. Don't We?

Life hardens us and art desensitizes us. Is the culture of violence turning us into creatures without empathy? Commentary by Tony Long.


LOS ANGELES  â Robert A. Iger, chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, received a compensation package in the 2007 fiscal year valued by the company at $27.7 million, according to an analysis of documents filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Symptoms: Metabolic Syndrome Is Tied to Diet Soda

Researchers have found a correlation between drinking diet soda and metabolic syndrome and elevated blood pressure.


Romania's president-elect  warns he may call fresh elections if his alliance fails to form a new government.


Turnaround Progress Seen, 2 Executives to Leave Ford

Two of the Ford Motor Company's most senior executives retired on Thursday in a sign that the company's deep financial crisis has abated, though serious challenges remain.


Kuurne, 17:02 - CICLISMO, BOONEN VINCE LA KUURNE-BRUXELLES

Il belga Tom Boonen (Quick Step) ha vinto la semi classica belga Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne battendo al...


A court has heard how bathtime turned to murder when a father smothered his two young children.


Flood waters receded in parts of Indonesia's capital on Tuesday, but huge areas remained submerged heightening the risk of disease amid questions over why more had not been done to prevent the disaster.


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Michigan renews focus on mental health crisis

For decades, Michigan has suffered attention deficit disorder on the issue of mental health. It's now getting overdue focus in Lansing.


Firenze, 20:17 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: A DISPOSIZIONE FREY E BLASI

Tra i viola che preparano la gara col Livorno rientrati in gruppo Frey e Blasi, che quindi saranno a...


Bush and Maliki: Postponing the Inevitable?

Whatever the reason for the delay of the start of the Bush-Maliki summit, the signs are that the President and Iraq's prime minister are on a collision course


I'm a changed woman after prison 'time-out' says Paris Hilton

A chastened Paris Hilton said Wednesday that three weeks in prison had changed her life for the better -- but insisted she should never have been jailed in the first place.


On a cruise ship in the Gulf of Finland, 44 hopefuls from 17 countries compete for the title of world's best cover crooner. By Brian Raftery from Wired magazine.


Oracle Won't Predict PeopleSoft Acquisition

Oracle Corp. may have won a major antitrust fight with the Justice Department last week over its proposed acquisition of PeopleSoft Inc.


Il leader dell'Udeur: "Sento che ci avviamo verso elezioni anticipateNon si puÃ² chiedere a me di fare il lavoro piÃ¹ sporco e poi fare finta di niente"                                          Mastella: "Meglio votare a primavera" E Berlusconi scrive ai suoi: "Prepariamoci"                                                                                Dal Cavaliere lettera ai parlamentari di Fi: "Organizziamoci per andare alle urneformiamo un esercito di difensori della libertÃ  contro i brogli della sinistra"


A Fool peers in through Wall Street's out door.


Charlie Bell has stepped down as chief executive of fast food giant McDonaldâs seven months after taking up the top job. Bell, who was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year, is leaving the business to focus on fighting the illness.


EU Commission urges states to do more against spam

European Union countries are doing too  little to enforce EU rules banning unsolicited emails, or spam,  which are becoming increasingly fraudulent and criminal, the  European Commission said on Monday.


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Premier Says Ex-Government Erased Data on Madrid Attack

Prime Minister JosÃ© Luis RodrÃguez Zapatero contended Monday that the government of his predecessor erased all of the presidential records related to the March 11 train bombings before leaving office in April.


U.S. Promises 'Elaborate Security' for Iraq Vote

The U.S. ambassador to Iraq promised  on Sunday there will be "elaborate security plans" in place for  next week's elections and predicted Iraqis would be able to  vote in most of the country.


Traffic jams are not only bad for your mood - they may actually kill, research suggests.


Charlotte CIOs Forecast Increase in Third-Quarter Hiring

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 6  /PRNewswire/ -- A net 9 percent of chief information officers (CIOs) in the Charlotte area expect to hire information technology (IT) professionals in the third quarter of 2007, according to the most recent Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report.


Osprey, an investment group including Canadian, Australian and British firms, said on Monday it was making a 2.2-billion-pound ($4.1 billion) offer for water firm AWG .


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CANBERRA - Australia's foreign minister says it may be several days before the government can verify whether two Australian security guards have been taken hostage in Iraq.


EGG HARBOR CITY, N.J. - A man hired to teach at a juvenile detention center quit after one year but collected pay for 10 years afterward, officials said Tuesday...


IAEA Head Cautiously Optimistic On Iran-EU Deal

8 November 2004 -- The director of the UN nuclear monitoring agency has reacted with cautious optimism to news the European Union and Iran have reached a tentative deal on Tehran's controversial nuclear program.


Gonzales sworn in as US attorney general

Alberto Gonzales was sworn in as US attorney general shortly after being confirmed by the US Senate.


Yoko Ono says she still might write a memoir

Yoko Ono may yet write her  autobiography despite a reluctance to deal with hostile critics  -- Beatles fans who still blame her for breaking up the band.


'Europa e Usa in ritardo Tornate a studiare le scienze'

MILANO, 18 NOVEMBRE 2004 - Bill Gates lancia l'allarme sul futuro di Europa e Usa. Nel corso dell'intervento con cui ha aperto il Futurshow alla Fiera di Milano, il fondatore di Microsoft si dice infatti preoccupato