Chirac appraises Japan's Abe for improving ties with China

President Jacques Chirac praised Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for improving ties with China, but shied away from commenting on the EU's arms embargo against Beijing about which the two leaders have different positions.


Indian alert on second tsunami sparks panic

The Indian government triggered panic and confusion on Thursday when it warned that a second tsunami could strike the country's south-eastern coastline - only to rescind its formal alert several hours later.


ABC News Bush Signs Intelligence Overhaul Bill

President Bush speaks at the White House Conference on the Economy at the Ronald Reagan Center, Thursday, Dec. 16, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds).


Three Austrian conscripts are charged in connection with a video showing young soldiers exchanging Nazi salutes.


Italian protesters clash with police at a Naples landfill site as piles of rubbish clog the city's streets.


Gymnastics takes a tumble - Hamm and egg on judges' faces

ATHENS : If they gave out medals for unhappiness and misery, Olympic gymnastics would provide a podium sweep. It seems everyone involved is peeved at someone, feeling slighted or robbed, and not even gold


Ricerca: 94% ha assistito a episodi di collera in ufficio


Turkey's EU membership talks at stake as foreign ministers meet

EU foreign ministers meet to consider how much to slow down Turkey's membership talks with the European Union, given its persistent failure to respect trade obligations to bloc member Cyprus.


An "air-breathing" hypersonic plane will attempt to break the world speed record for the second time in a year by flying at 10 times the speed of sound.


Neo-Nazis March as Dresden Remembers War Dead

DRESDEN, Germany  - Waving black flags and  carrying banners, thousands of neo-Nazis marched in Dresden on  Sunday, marring the official 60th anniversary commemoration of  one of the fiercest Allied bombing raids of World War II.


State Dept. Assigns 300 Junior Envoys To Passport Duty

Disbelieving laughter was the early reaction when a senior official told hundreds of junior U.S. diplomats gathered for an emergency State Department meeting yesterday that their country needed them to spend the summer in New Orleans and Portsmouth, N.H.


Middle East ; Filipinos pay respects to actor Poe; unity frays

Middle East News, MANILA, Filipinos queued for hours on Wednesday to pay their last respects to movie legend and would-be president Fernando Poe Jr, but the brief national unity that followed his death the previous day was already starting to fray.


New Orleans first-round draft pick Robert Meachem was scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Tuesday, according to the NFL Web site.


Hungry Bear Blamed for Ruining Apple Tree

JUNEAU, Alaska - A family is mourning the loss of a beloved apple tree but they believe they know who the culprit was: a hungry brown bear. "There is a bear out there that will rip a tree down," Lavena Sargent said Tuesday morning, a day after returning from a caribou hunting trip...


Warner rescues imeem from indie-music hell

Goodbye, litigation. Hello, partnership Just two months after Warner Music Group sued online media-sharer imeem, claiming copyright infringement, the two companies have announced a rapprochement. That's French for "the big record labels are beginning to like this Web 2.0 thing."â¦


East Timor's leader says international peacekeepers are partly to blame for the escape of dozens of prisoners.


A Metropolitan Police worker pleads guilty to misconduct by leaking details on terrorism to a newspaper.


Gazprom skyscraper row symbolizes Putin's Russia

ST PETERSBURG, Russia  - A plan by Russian gas giant Gazprom to build a skyscraper in historic St Petersburg is an object lesson in how power and influence work in Vladimir Putin's Russia.


Some Slayings in Navajo Nation May Be Missed for Lack of Autopsy

ALBUQUERQUE -- New Mexico medical investigators have not performed an autopsy for the Navajo Nation in more than a year because of unpaid bills for their services totaling a quarter of a million dollars.


Nearly half of Indian women have not heard of AIDS

More than 40 percent of women in India have not heard of AIDS, according to a government survey that has alarmed activists.


"Greed and arrogance," made Rod Stewart keep concert deposit, court hears

Raspy-voiced British Rock star Rod Stewart kept a 780,000-dollar cash advance made for an abortive concert tour out of "greed and arrogance," a Los Angeles court has been told.


Mistrial declared court-martial of war objector

FORT LEWIS, Washington  - A military judge declared a mistrial on Wednesday in the court-martial of a U.S. Army officer, who publicly refused to fight in Iraq and criticized the war.


The Black Watch began moving north from Basra towards Baghdad yesterday to relieve US marines who are due to take part in an imminent American assault on the rebel-held town of Fallujah.


Bush, Estonian president talk cyberattacks

Blog: After meeting stateside with the leader of the Baltic nation, the president says the recent incidents are an "interesting subject" and admits he has a "lot to learn" about the threats.


U.S. core consumer prices kept rising in October and new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly shot higher last week, according to government reports on Thursday that implied the economy faces continuing pressure to keep growing without spurring inflation.


Black and white becomes gray in La. town

It's got all the elements of a Delta blues ballad from the days of Jim Crow: hangman's nooses dangling from a shade tree; a mysterious fire in the night; swift deliberations by a condemning, all-white jury.


A study suggests Vikings used a crystal to help them plot their way across the seas even in cloudy or foggy weather.


Arafat's decline leads to fears of new violence

A flurry of contradictory information on President Yasser Arafat's illness was leaked on Thursday as the Palestinian leader at various times was said to be brain dead or in a coma, in a stable but serious condition, and then dead - until reports of his


Mobile Security Poll Mobile Workshop The majority of people would appear to be prepared to trust a well dressed stranger. Research has shown that if you stand outside a railway station in a suit you are more likely to be loaned some cash for a ticket than if you're wearing something less sartorial, a hoody for example.â¦


India adds its weight to thin model debate

India does not want waif-like young   women sashaying down the catwalk and acting as role models for   thousands of girls who are starving themselves to get svelte   figures, the Indian health minister said.


NFL: Minnesota shakes off debacle from past

MINNEAPOLIS The specter of the Minnesota Vikings' final-game debacle last season lingered throughout the off-season. Daunte Culpepper pondered all the points the Vikings had failed to score, allowing the lowly


Teens with Diabetes May Face Future Bone Frailty

Despite normal growth and maturation, young people with type 1 diabetes appear to lag in bone development, researchers report.


SPL clubs are set to vote on whether to keep Dunfermline's controversial plastic pitch at a board meeting next month. The artificial surface at East End Park has been severely criticised by opposition teams.


African countries have announced a continent-wide plan to slash ivory trading in their domestic markets.


Medio Oriente. Arafat peggiora, rivovero in unita' di terapia ...

Un consigliere del leader palestinese, Mohammed Rashid, ha cercato di minimizzare, affermando che "da sei giorni, il presidente Ã¨ sottoposto a esami e ad una terapia intensiva". Ma se "il trasferimento di


Stinky Cheese! Ambassador for Childrenâs Literature

Jon Scieszka, the author of witty and subversive childrenâs favorites, is to be named the countryâs first national ambassador for young peopleâs literature.


Cleric heads to Arafat's bedside in Paris

A top Islamic cleric was rushing to Yasser Arafat's hospital bedside Wednesday after the Palestinian leader's coma deepened and his caretaker government chose a burial site.


Berlin, Germany - Soon after claiming athletics' biggest single financial award this year, Christian Olsson offered perhaps the understatement of the year.


Secondo la stampa il fondo starebbe per lanciare un'offerta


GM's board to mull Renault-Nissan alliance: report

General Motors Corp.'s  board of  directors will hold a conference on Monday to discuss a  potential alliance with Renault SA  and Nissan Motor  Co. Ltd. (7201.T), the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web  site.


Depp, Law, Farrell to complete Ledger's film

Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell have signed up to save the film their late friend Heath Ledger was making before he died.


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California grower recalls salmonella-tainted spinach

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


Middlesbrough and Newcastle go head to head before Man Utd look for a first win of the campaign against Spurs.


Romney's record on gay rights questioned

Conservatives concerned about inconsistencies in Republican Mitt Romney's record on gay marriage and abortion said Tuesday the Massachusetts governor has some explaining to do.


SIGNS of a "turnaround and improved performance" at pokies maker Aristocrat Leisure have prompted a credit upgrade from ratings agency Standard & Poor's.


Trainee teachers could be charged Â£3,000 from 2006 - but get an automatic grant to help meet the fee.


Afghans enjoy freedom despite growing fear

Five years after U.S. forces launched their offensive to oust Afghanistan's Taliban, Shakeela Jan says she is happy to have the freedom to work but that she travels to her job every day in fear.


Jerry Orbach, `Law and Order' Star, Dead From Cancer

Jerry Orbach, who starred in the television crime drama ``Law & Order'' as sarcastic detective Lennie Briscoe and appeared in such Broadway musicals as ``42nd Street'' and ``Chicago,'' has died of prostate cancer.


Ethiopia and Starbucks-another trademark row brewing?

As Ethiopia and U.S. coffee shop giant Starbucks fight it out in a high profile trademark dispute, little notice is being taken of another potential row brewing in the backstreets of a highland town.


Sun Microsystems Reports Doubling of Profit

Net income for Sunâs fiscal 2008 second quarter, rose to $260 million, or 31 cents a share, from $133 million, or 15 cents a share, a year earlier.


The amount consumers are charged for making mobile phone calls while abroad is to be investigated by EU regulators.


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Citi mulls cutting work force by 5 to 10 percent: report

Citigroup  is considering cutting 5 percent to 10 percent of its work force, which totals 327,000, CNBC television reported on Monday, without citing sources.


Bob Bell explains a busy fortnight for the team

The Renault F1 Team has been hard at work since Belgium. Bob Bell explains a strategy of maximum commitment to both drivers for the Italian Grand Prix.


Denise Acampa, 54 and divorced, knows precisely what to do when she buys her Boston condominium. She will try a different North End restaurant every week, meet her girlfriends for cosmopolitans, and frequent the theater.


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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders, right, is congratulated by teamates Ray Lewis, center, and Gary Baxter after Sanders intercepted a pass during the third quarter against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Landover, Md.


Nokia claws back market share by cutting back prices

Stockholm - Nokia, the world's biggest cellphone maker, took market share in the second quarter by cutting prices and introducing new models, rebounding from its lowest level since 1999, market researcher Gartner said yesterday.


Former President Clinton told hundreds of Hillary Rodham Clinton's supporters on Sunday that her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination will likely come down to contests next month in Ohio and Texas.


. (antiMUSIC) Is Britney Spears really married? Did she or didn't she marry Kevin Federline this past Saturday? US Weekly reports that they aren't and that they have the documents to prove it.


Incendio sul sottomarino nucleare russo: due morti

L'incidente nella Flotta del Nord. Le autorità escludono il rischio di contaminazione. Hanno perso la vita un sottufficiale e un marinaio


Turkey threatens to stop cooperating with US

Ankara: Turkey, a key NATO ally of the United States, on Monday warned it would halt all cooperation in Iraq if US forces continued attacking the mostly Turkmen populated Iraqi town of Tall Afar, Anatolia news agency said.


Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe falls to its lowest level yet, a new poll shows.


The Bishop of London says British Airways' policy review after the row over wearing crosses is a welcome move.


An Indonesian court on Thursday ruled the detention of five executives of US mining giant Newmont, including an Australian, was illegal, throwing into doubt a major pollution case involving the world's biggest gold producer.


Epifani: 'Entro giugno risorse nelle tasche dei lavoratori'


Latest "Idol" sex scandal may be short-lived

A new sex scandal has hit "American  Idol," U.S. TV's most popular program --- but it all could be  over on Thursday night if a contestant purportedly shown in  some X-rated Internet photos is voted off the show.


Illegal downloaders face Internet ban: report

Internet users in Britain who illegally download films and music face being banned from going online, according to leaked government proposals published in The Times on Tuesday.


Britain admits to failings over terror blasts

The British government has admitted to failings over last year's deadly London suicide bombings, saying more could have been done to help victims.


In French-Speaking Canada, the Sacred Is Also Profane

MONTREAL -- "Oh, tabernacle!" The man swore in French as a car splashed through a puddle, sending water onto his pants. He could never be quoted in the papers here. It is too profane.


European shares inched up to fresh two-month highs on Monday as optimism grew that the US economy was doing well, helping to lift beaten-down sectors such as technology and insurers.


IBM recalls 225,000 ThinkPad power adapters due to fire hazard

SEPTEMBER 03, 2004  - IBM is recalling about 225,000 AC power adapters for its laptop computers due to concerns about possible fire and electrical shock hazards.


Snow, Ice Snarl East Coast Airports, Roads

A storm that dumped freezing rain and as much as 18 inches of snow on the East Coast snarled post-holiday travel Monday, stranding hundreds of drivers on slick roads and reducing Boston's Logan Airport to a single, major runway.


N.Y. judge issues warrant for Boy George

A clearly annoyed Manhattan judge issued an arrest warrant Friday for Boy George after the former Culture Club singer failed to appear in court to explain why he wants to change his sentence for falsely reporting a burglary.


Cooley Signs 6-Year Deal; Wynn Is Among Final Cuts

The Redskins sign tight end Chris Cooley to a six-year contract extension Saturday while cutting 23 players, including veteran Renaldo Wynn.


Clemens Is Questioned by Congressional Staff

Roger Clemens arrived on Capitol Hill to give a sworn deposition that he hopes will help restore his reputation as the most decorated pitcher in baseball history.


Sporting Lisbon ended Dinamo Tbilisi's interest in the UEFA Cup with a crushing 4-0 victory at the Boris Paichadze stadium in Georgia.


Fonti vicine al cda russo: "Il governo italiano vuole solo soldi"Per la compagnia di bandiera un solo pretendente: Air One e Intesa Sanpaolo                                            Alitalia, Aeroflot si ritira dall'asta In corsa resta solo Ap Holding


Head designer Francisco Costa's glossy "stingray" jackets and bright jersey gowns caught the audience's collective eye at Calvin Klein's preview for spring 2005.


Oracle biding time while court tackles PeopleSoft takeover

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SAN FRANCISCO -- Oracle Corp. is biding its time and preparing for the integration of PeopleSoft


E. Coli Culprit Was Probably Lettuce, FDA Says

Shredded lettuce is the most likely source of an E. coli outbreak linked to Taco Bell restaurants in the Northeast, federal officials said yesterday as Taco Bell executives tried to reassure customers that it was safe to eat at the fast-food chain.


Health district hosts forum on AIDS awareness

Shortly after Gail Cato learned her son was dying of AIDS, she took a walk and begged God to spare her the trauma of burying her 27-year-old boy by allowing her to die first.


Paul Tellier leaving immediately as chief executive of Bombardier

MONTREAL (CP) - Paul Tellier has disembarked as president and chief executive officer of Bombardier Inc. The bombshell announcement Monday morning came as the Montreal-headquartered multinational transportation


EU in no rush to replace 'anti-terror' chief despite bomb plots

Despite tensions in Britain over last weekend's failed bomb plots, the European Union seems in no hurry to appoint a new "anti-terror" chief and even appears to doubt whether one is needed.


Oggi la relazione annuale del presidente della Commissione di vigilanza Luigi ScimiaAlla fine del primo semestre 2007 gli aderenti alla previdenza complementare erano 2,7 milioni                                            Tfr, in sei mesi un aumento del 50% 900.000 hanno giÃ  scelto i fondi pensione                                                                                Damiano: "Sono stati smentiti i profeti di sventura. Bastava aspettare per vedere i risultati"di ROSARIA AMATO


Site Links Loved Ones With Medical Patients; CaringBridge Provides Online Communication

By ERIN RICHARDS  With his sister-in-law in critical condition after an April motorcycle crash in Muskego, Steve Whittow realized watching a loved one battle for life also brings communication difficulties.


Global warming to multiply world's refugee burden

If rising sea levels force the people of the Maldive Islands to seek new homes, who will look after them in a world already turning warier of refugees?


The merger between Sprint and Nextel is not only a boon for the two cell phone companies but also for San Diego wireless giant Qualcomm.


Scotland's health minister admits that lengthy waits in hospital A&E departments must be tackled.


'Il sistema politico ha bisogno di semplificarsi'


US ; Federal judge rules Patriot Act secret searches ...

US News, In a blow to the Justice Department's post-Sept. 11 powers, US District Judge Victor Marrero on Wednesday struck down the provision of the Patriot Act that let the FBI gather phone and Web customer


The outlook for the UK job market is at its worst for a decade, an employment organisation says.


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Advance Reported in Nonaddictive Painkiller

While the opium poppy is the source for compounds needed to make potent painkillers such as oxycodone and other medicines, it is also the source for the illegal drug heroin.


Turigliatto, decisione la prendero' solo domani


Red Hat CEO says he talked patents with Microsoft

Red Hat Inc.  Chief Executive Matthew Szulik said his company last year held talks with Microsoft Corp  over a patent agreement that broke down before the software giant signed a deal with Red Hat rival Novell Inc .


Redford Township school's experiments to be relaunched

REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. Students at a suburban Detroit high school are getting a second chance to see how space affects their science project.


Magnesium Infusion Helps Kids with Asthma Attacks

NEW YORK  - For children who need to go to  the ER because of a severe asthma attack, giving them an  intravenous infusion of magnesium sulphate along with  conventional medications provides an additional benefit, Hong  Kong doctors report.


Hearing to Delve into Early Payoff From Camden, N.C., Landfill

By Jeffrey S. Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.  Sep. 18--A public hearing scheduled for tonight could determine whether a contract to build a giant landfill in Camden County will be extended to pay early dividends and accept trash from a reduced number of states.


. . . you're a supervisor trying to meet a deadline and an employee stops by your office to ask, "Got a minute?"


Shares of Cogent Inc. (COGT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 5.6 percent in premarket trading on Monday following the fingerprint identification company's market debut on Friday


Wal-Mart Says More Than Half Its Workers Have Its Health Insurance

Wal-Mart, the nationâs largest private employer, said more than half of its U.S. workers had enrolled in the companyâs health insurance plan.


Di recente ammessa a programma protezione per collaboratori


Jones Apparel Group Inc.  is near a deal to sell the Barneys New York high-end clothing chain for $825 million to Dubai's private equity firm Istithmar, The New York Times reported on Friday.


Udine, 13:55 - CALCIO, UDINESE: DI NATALE RESTA A CASA

L'attaccante Antonio Di Natale salterà la trasferta della sua Udinese a Firenze. A confermarl...


In politica non ci si puo' lasciare andare al pessimismo


US can't equate India with Pakistan: Polish leader

New Delhi (IANS) Stating India has an important role to play in Asia and the world, a top Polish politician says that the US cannot equate India with Pakistan.


Experts advise ban on free IVF for obese women

Severely overweight women should be   denied access to free fertility treatment in England and Wales   and obese women must lose weight before being offered the   chance to try IVF, experts said on Wednesday.


Kerry takes the gloves off as Bush leads polls

The political winds seem to be blowing in US President George W. Bush's favour, but John Kerry, his Democratic rival, has launched a counterattack aiming to prove it's simply hot air.


Powell Says Rapes and Killings in Sudan Are Genocide

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell declared Thursday that the United States views the killings, rapes and destruction of homes in the Darfur region of western Sudan


Millions struggle for tickets as China battles weather

Millions of Chinese workers battled for a precious train ticket home Sunday as authorities flew in emergency supplies to areas stranded by the worst weather in 50 years.


Diana driver didn't seem drunk, says bodyguard

The driver of Princess Diana's doomed car did not seem to be drunk on the evening of her death in a Paris road tunnel, the bodyguard who survived the fatal crash said Wednesday.


U.S. Rep. Bob Ney, under scrutiny in an influence peddling scandal involving convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff, announced Monday that he was abandoning his re-election campaign.


Study finds blueberries beat cholesterol drug

A compound in blueberries appears to be as effective at lowering cholesterol as a commercial drug, with fewer side effects, according to a new study using cells from rat livers.


Only 2 out of 111 teen girls surveyed could successfully define a Pap smear and distinguish it from other gynecological exams, according to a new report.


LâItalia di Gentile vince per 3-0 in Slovenia e concolida la sua leadership nel Gruppo 5 con tre successi in tre gare. Il tecnico non puÃ² contare sullâinfortunato Floro Flores, in attacco Pazzini affianca Bianchi.


Old rhetoric dies hard for Alan R. Mulally, the chief executive at Ford Motor Company, who spent most of his career at jet maker Boeing.


Under a New Watch, Miramax Still Homes in on Awards

Miramax may be a smaller and calmer organization under Daniel Battsek, but the studio has nonetheless remained in the thick of the awards race.


Inquest set in death of Anna Nicole's son

NASSAU, Bahamas  - A coroner's inquest will be   held in the Bahamas next month into the "suspicious" death of   Daniel Smith, the 20-year-old son of reality TV star and former   Playboy centerfold Anna Nicole Smith, Bahamian authorities said   on Wednesday.


Most Iraqis think the recent US troop surge has failed, a new BBC/ABC opinion poll across Iraq suggests.


A Swedish team believes the chances of a person committing suicide is partly determined as early as birth.


Liga Sat. Wrap: Barca Draw As Valencia Crisis Continues

Barcelona were unable to completely rebound from their midweek Copa del Rey fiasco as they were held to a 1-1 draw in Bilbao. Sameul Etoâo had given the Catalans the lead on 11 minutes with a nicely taken shot that hammered in the net at the far post.


Hundreds of residents began returning to the war-ravaged city of Fallujah yesterday, but renewed fighting in the area killed three Marines


U.S. officer found not guilty of Abu Ghraib abuse

A court-martial on Tuesday ruled a U.S. Army officer was not responsible for abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, but was guilty of disobeying an order not to discuss an investigation into the case.


Road Rage Was Behind Serb 'Assassination' Scare

A feared "assassination attempt" on  Serbian President Boris Tadic was actually a case of road rage  against the behavior of his flashing-light motor convoy in  Belgrade traffic, Serbia's interior minister said on Wednesday.


Israel 'determined to complete Gaza plan'

Israel is determined to go ahead with its unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip - regardless of the death of Yasser Arafat and even if settlers resist - a top Israeli general who helped design the plan says.


BATAVIA, Ill  - Embattled Republican leader Dennis Hastert on Thursday outlined steps to investigate the House cybersex scandal and said he intends to stay in office despite calls for him to step down before the November elections.


Description: Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) proposes a plan to dismantle the CIA and reorganize other intelligence agencies under a powerful intelligence director with vast control over budgets and personnel.


Immobiliarista romano e' anche azionista di Mediobanca


Two large studies -- one on men and the other on women -- reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that elderly people who walked were more likely to maintain cognitive function.


Rock group The Police are expected to confirm plans for a 30th anniversary reunion world tour.


Clearwire plans to offer Google applications

Wireless service provider Clearwire  Corp  said on Tuesday that it would offer its customers  applications such as e-mail and calendar from Web search leader  Google Inc .


Imagine living out your golden years in a place where someone cooks all your meals and cleans your apartment. A doctor and nurses are on the premises, 24-7.


Per oltre 1,35 milioni di azioni, prezzo unitario 5,75 euro


Heart Valve Replacement Makes Pregnancy Risky

NEW YORK  - Among women with artificial  heart valves, pregnancy results in live births in only about  two thirds of cases, Lebanese researchers report.


Scott Verplank had to wait six years, but he finally gets to play in the World Cup. At No. 21 in the world, Verplank is the highest-ranked American who accepted a chance to represent the United States in the two-man team competition involving 24 countries. Nine other players, from Tiger Woods to Todd Hamilton, declined to play.


NATIONAL LEAGUE: Kent's HR in 9th stuns Cards, launches Astros to ...

Carlos Beltran found ways to ruin the St. Louis Cardinals without hitting a home run. Two innings after making a spectacular catch in centerfield, Beltran led off the ninth inning with a single Monday night.


Vijay Singh has won the P.G.A. Championship, beating Justin Leonard and Chris DiMarco in a three-hole playoff.


Vietnamese serve crickets crispy, peppered

Would you like your crickets  deep fried and crispy? Peppered and presented in a neat circle  on a bed of green leaves?


Yahoo has acquired Stata Labs, a company whose e-mail application Bloomba allows users to search messages and attachments. Engineers from Stata Labs are to join Yahoo.


A nurse in a Kyrgyz maternity hospital sold a baby boy to undercover police officers for $600 (304 pounds), police video footage obtained by Reuters showed on Tuesday.


Mickelson finally makes it to Grand Slam

POIPU BEACH, Hawaii - When Phil Mickelson visited Kauai about eight months ago on a family vacation, he was determined to return. But with his 0-46 record in major championships as a pro and amateur, qualifying


Russsia is "backsliding" on democracy and the bloc must speak to Moscow frankly about it as an equal partner, the European Union's incoming External Relations Commissioner said Tuesday.


Australia's Howard sees "very close" vote

Just four days before a closely fought election, Australian Prime Minister John Howard says he faces a tough battle despite an opinion poll showing his conservative government ahead of opposition Labour.


Moldova, that's where. Formerly part of the Soviet bloc, the small country is shoehorned between Ukraine and Romania.


The Hornets have experienced a Christmas miracle and his name is Dan Dickau. The recently acquired PG paved the way for just their second win all season with his game-high 23 points in a victory over Golden State.


Gay blazes to victory in the Lausanne cold

LAUSANNE, Switzerland  - American sprint champion Tyson Gay overcame cold and blustery conditions on Tuesday to put in another fiery performance in the 200 meters.


PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio -- Health officials said Saturday that they have confirmed more than 100 additional cases of an illness that's causing cramps, diarrhea, nausea, fever and chills among visitors to this resort area.


Fecondazione, il ministro interviene dopo gli ultimi errori

ROMA - Â«Sono incidenti molto gravi. Diventa ancora piÃ¹ urgente che le Regioni, col nostro aiuto, lavorino su programmi di garanzia della qualitÃ  dei servizi perchÃ© questi ed altri errori con esiti drammatici non avvengano piÃ¹Â».


Ha vestito alcune delle star presenti all'evento


Tight security has been imposed on the Afghan capital Kabul for the inauguration of Hamid Karzai as the country's first elected president.


Rinnovamento nello Spirito Santo: XXXI Conferenza Nazionale Animatori, 1 - 4 novembre Rimini (Agenzia Fides) - InizierÃ  giovedÃ¬ 1, per concludersi domenica 4 novembre, la XXXI Conferenza nazionale animatori del Rinnovamento nello Spirito Santo (RnS) dal tema: ÂLa tua Parola Ã¨ luce sul mio camminoÂ (Sal 119, 105). Saranno oltre 4.000 i...


Report reveals shortcomings in social networking sites Bebo and MySpace.


Scambiati cinque pacchetti per 10,28 milioni di titoli


Violence surges across Iraq By Alex Rodriguez

BAGHDAD, Iraq - While US troops drove deeper into insurgent strongholds in southern Fallujah on Friday, insurgent violence raged across the rest of Iraq.


News reports from the area Tuesday say at least five people were killed and several others wounded in the blast outside the Education Ministry building in the Azamiyah district of the capital.


Violinist Hits the Streets on a Mission of Music

A professional musician has managed to raise money for music education by busking his way around the world.


Three students were suspended from school in Kosovo this week for wearing Muslim headscarves, reflecting a debate that is echoing across Europe and complicating the province's quest for independence.


U.S. likely to keep control of Internet name system

A U.S. State Department official on   Wednesday said that the United States should retain control of   the Internet domain naming system and not relinquish it at the   end of September when the current agreement ends.


First female Beefeater takes up post at the Tower of London

The first female Beefeater at the Tower of London will overturn more than 500 years of tradition when she takes up the post on Monday.


Erano in sella ad un motociclo, travolti e sbalzati


A Sunni commission issues a Fatwa to release French journalists

A-Arshiad and Dawa ( Guidance and call) commission has issued a Fatwa demanding the kidnappers of the French journalists be released immediately and not to be harmed.


Asian stock markets cheer "pro-business" Bush lead

SINGAPORE : Asian stocks rose Wednesday on indications that US President George W. Bush, whose trade and business policies are seen as more market friendly in the region, will be re-elected.


Suspected Al-Qaeda Affiliate Nabbed in Germany

Hamburg police has arrested a Syrian-born suspected to be an affiliate of al-Qaeda and one of key figures in the terrorist network.


Forget the fridge, wait for vaccine in sugarbox

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 19: A low-cost child vaccine that can be transported and stored in the most remote villages without need for refrigeration will be out in a couple of years.


Dell announces first arrays from EqualLogic acquisition

Acting immediately on its recent EqualLogic acquisition, Dell announced a new line of network storage products on Monday that the company claims are easy to install and manage.Targeted at SMBs, the Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Series of arrays includes controllers, disks, and chassis with 16-bay enclosures that are scalable to store up to 192TB of data and execute up to 60,000 transactions at once, said Brad Anderson, senior vice president of Dell's business product group, at an event in San Francisco.The product can be plugged into existing IT infrastructure and be up and running rapidly, in some cases under an hour, Anderson said. It is also compatible with existing EqualLogic systems.The arrays operate over a SAN using the iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) interconnect protocol to transfer data and manage networked storage.Because storage disks can be attached on the fly, system administrators don't have to plan the amount of storage needed, saving money and resources in the long run, said Praveen Asthana, director of enterprise storage at Dell.On installation, software that comes with the arrays senses network topology, conducts a system health check and ensures that components are fully functional before serving up storage on a network. Software included with the array manages virtualized storage environments to provide optimized performance, including load balancing by shifting storage loads between arrays and by provisioning data to prevent poor utilization of disks.With remote replication capabilities over IP networks, the software enables continuous access to data, protecting potential data loss from disaster or system failures, Anderson said.Few SMBs have storage specialists on staff to set up and manage storage, so it makes sense for them to adopt iSCSI arrays to consolidate disparate storage environments that users can dip into for data access, said Mike Karp, senior analyst at Enterprise Management Associates. Familiar technologies like IP communication and the iSCSI interconnect protocol make iSCSI SAN products easy to install and operate, Karp said.In addition, the arrays make it easier for users to squeeze maximum value from network storage, he said.The initial products will come in three models. The EqualLogic PS5000E iSCSI Array supports up to 16 SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) II drives with up to 1T byte of storage per drive. The Dell EqualLogic PS5000XV and EqualLogic PS5000X iSCSI arrays support up to 16 SAS (serial-attached SCSI) drives with varying storage capacities.Pricing for the storage devices begins at $19,000, which includes the management software, Dell said. They are available immediately through channel partners.The new arrays come just five days after Dell completed the $1.4 billion acquisition of network storage vendor EqualLogic. The acquisition was part of Dell's new strategy to expand hardware and IT services to large enterprises and SMBs.EqualLogic has offered solid iSCSI arrays with virtualization management capabilities in the past and the new product is no different, Karp said. With Dell, EqualLogic products will be largely distributed -- though it may take a few months until Dell's staff is fully trained to support the products.Dell is already offering iSCSI-based storage products to SMBs through its partnership with EMC. It is a good revenue stream for Dell, and the company will not turn it off to exclusively sell EqualLogic products, Karp said. Dell will find a balance to sell both products, he said.


Israeli PM Ariel Sharon pushes ahead with an accelerated plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip despite opposition.


Top seed Roger Federer reached the Thailand Open semis with a 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 win over Robin Soderling of Sweden. Second seed Andy Roddick also stormed through, beating Thomas Johansson of Sweden 6-3 6-4 in just 43 minutes.


The problem with hotel rooms: where's the innovation?

Blog: Which brings me to another idea: can it be that the hotel industry an indicator for the nature with which we purchase our tech toys?  If the hotel industry is lagging behind, is that a solid indication of where we are in terms of innovation?


Theater chain gives customers electronic cellphone busters

The largest theater chain in the U.S. is testing pager-like device that warn management about use of cell phones or other audience disruptions.


Police urge people not to drive as snow hits northern England and Scotland, shutting A1


Telcos, government try to kill surveillance lawsuits

Plaintiffs in privacy case against government allege members of Bush administration have  confirmed existence of spy program and want the ability to pursue civil suit.


Study finds drinking may increase risk of heart irregularity

(National-NBC) Oct. 12, 200 - You've heard alcohol can be good for your health. Now new research shows drinking may slightly increase the risk of a heart irregularity.


Bush to Renominate Controversial Court Picks

President Bush will resubmit to the Senate a group of judicial nominees blocked by Democrats as too conservative, the White House said on Thursday as it signaled the start


Republican Romney calls for "innovation"

DEARBORN, Michigan  - Republican Mitt Romney, a conservative former governor of Massachusetts, launched his 2008 White House run on Tuesday with a call for "innovation and transformation" that could rejuvenate the U.S. economy and restore faith in government.


George A. (Jay) Keyworth II, who has served on the HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) board of directors since 1986, has resigned from the board, effective immediately.


Watchdog: TSA overpaying Boeing for airport security contract

WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration has overpaid Boeing Corp. by at least $49 million on a contract to install explosive detection equipment at US commercial airports, according to an internal audit released Monday.


Appleton - US security officials say there is no evidence that al-Qaeda is planning an attack on America in the run up to Tuesday's presidential election.


Israeli Author Ephraim Kishon Dies at 80

Best-selling humorist Ephraim Kishon, the Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who captured Israel's foibles in biting satires but often felt underappreciated at home, has died at his home in Switzerland of an apparent heart attack. He was 80.


ONLINE networking site Facebook has become the latest campaign tool for Labour's deputy leadership contenders.   All six candidates have apresence on the site, which has more internet traffic than eBay and nearly 500,000 users in London alone.


Pakistan test-fires medium range ballistic missile

Pakistan on Tuesday morning carried out another successful test of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Hatf V (Ghauri) as part of a series of tests planned for the Ghauri


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The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle yesterday to a one-year extension with quarterback Kyle Boller , who started 34 games during his first three seasons before settling into a backup role last year.


Homemaking icon Martha Stewart on  Wednesday said she wants to start serving her jail sentence for  lying about a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible, so she  can put her "nightmare" behind her and be home in time to plant  her garden for spring.


Giannini, fu lasciato solo a combattere le sue battaglie


Microsoft Deletes More Antitrust Opponents

After years of expensive litigation aimed at weakening its hold on the software market, Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) is on the verge of settling with nearly all of its opponents.


I thought the commotion before the race was disgraceful. Obviously, those in the stadium didn't represent the whole of Greece, but it looked bad for the organisers of a good Games thus far.


Iraq Base Was Hit By Suicide Attack, US General Says

Investigators believe a suicide bomber penetrated security at a US military base in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul and detonated an explosive Tuesday that killed 22 people


SonoSite shares could head lower: Barron's

Shares in SonoSite Inc. , a maker of portable ultrasound medical equipment, could be headed lower because of the threat posed by rival General Electric Co. , Barron's reported in its July 9 issue.


Key Alaska Senate Initiative Placed on Ballot

Alaska's Supreme Court has  resurrected a ballot initiative that would allow voters to  abolish the governor's power to appoint a U.S. senator, a  high-profile issue in Alaska ever since Republican Gov. Frank  Murkowski named his daughter Lisa to the post in 2002.


Doctors need guidance on how to avoid problems using technology to reach patients, says a researcher.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran's military

The United States on Thursday dubbed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a proliferater of weapons of mass destruction and imposed sanctions on its Qods force, ratcheting up pressure on Tehran to abandon its nuclear program.


The use of a cutting torch and flawed construction of a safety barrier caused a May 20 explosion at an eastern Kentucky coal mine that killed five miners, a state investigation has concluded.


Schools will increase spending on open-source software by 2012, but that doesn't mean proprietary software will be left in the dark, according to a new report


South East Asian leaders are joined in Laos by officials from six regional powers for this year's Asean summit.


MANCHESTER, England - On the north side of the field at Manchester United's Old Trafford, a solemn occasion took place earlier this week.


MADRID International Business Machines presented the Spanish government on Friday with what it called the most powerful computer in Europe, saying it would open a new era in scientific research in Spain.


IRAQI Prime Minister Iyad Allawi ordered troops to capture insurgents dead or alive as he paid them a surprise visit shortly before an all-out offensive on the rebel-held city of Fallujah.


Schilling Wins 19, Red Sox Beat Mariners

Curt Schilling became the first 19-game winner in the major leagues this year and Manny Ramirez homered twice, including his second grand slam of the season, to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Seattle Mariners 13-2 Friday night.


Group will unveil mobile security open specs

(InfoWorld) - I search, therefore I am. That was the rude lesson AOL subscribers learned last month when the Internet giant thoughtlessly released reams of data on searches that its users conducted. Sure, the usersâ identities were removed, but as people quickly figured out, you can tell a lot about who somebody is by looking at what theyâre looking for. Now it turns out that those Blackberries and smart phones we drag around with us are talking, too. Mobile device security company Trust Digital reported last month that used smartphones and PDAs for sale on eBay can reveal reams of information â 27,000 pages, to be exact â about their former owners. The company purchased 10 mobile devices from eBay and salvaged data, including personal banking and tax information, corporate client records, product road maps, computer passwords, and contact address books, the company said in a statement. Most of the data was in the flash memory of the devices because the previous owners didnât properly cleanse the equipment using a âhard resetâ that would have erased the data. With the use of multifunction mobile devices growing rapidly within corporations, mobile data leaks are already a big problem, and enterprises should be investigating software to secure data on mobile devices, Trust Digital said. Luckily, the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) is on the job. At this monthâs CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment show, the group plans to announce new, open specifications to embed trust into mobile devices that will give added protection against data loss, as well as malicious code and spam, according to Mark Redman, principal engineer at Freescale Semiconductor and a member of TCGâs Mobile Phone Working Group, which is developing the new specification. The specifications will cover areas such as user data protection and privacy, allowing users to protect personally identifiable information, address books, and other credentials from being accessed. TCG isnât saying when mobile devices will be made available with security based on the new specifications, but a six- to 18-month gap isnât uncommon, said a TCG spokeswoman.


Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a TV date with Jason Alexander.


Don't try to spray with regular roach killer. Do seek out professional help. Don't pick up couches off the street. Do make sure your new mattress is wrapped in plastic when it's delivered.


Cambodia Approves Tribunal for Khmer Rouge Leaders

fter years of delays, the Cambodian Parliament ratified an agreement with the United Nations today to create an international tribunal to try surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime for


January 2001 Memo Warned Bush of Al Qaeda Threat

A newly released memo warned the  White House at the start of the Bush administration that al  Qaeda represented a threat throughout the Islamic world, a  warning that critics said went unheeded by President Bush until  the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.


Financing for nearly 100 regional planes was key component to restructuring plans.


MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A cafeteria food fight on "meat loaf day" led to the suspension of the entire eighth-grade class at a Memphis school. The students were suspended after refusing to clean up the mess they caused.


HSBC announced yesterday that it was creating a five-year, $100 million partnership with four environmental groups to conduct global warming research.


Roddick clinches Kooyong tennis hat-trick

Andy Roddick sealed his Australian Open preparation with a third straight Kooyong Classic title on Saturday, defeating Marcos Baghdatis in the final 7-5, 6-3.


By MARK STEVENSON  MEXICO CITY - There is a "high possibility" a huge underground drainage tunnel could soon fail, flooding parts of this mountain-ringed metropolis 15 feet deep in sewage, the national water agency said Tuesday.


Malaysia, Thailand open bridge on restive border

BUKIT BUNGA, Malaysia  - Thailand and Malaysia opened a bridge over their restive border on Friday, a new artery for commerce between relatively prosperous Malaysia and poor Muslim communities on the other side.


Milano, intervento del presidente del Consiglio al convegno delle imprenditrici"Situazione di conflitto insostenibile. Fondamentale il ruolo delle donne"                                          Prodi: "Nel Mediterraneo nessuno sviluppo senza pace, dialogo religioso e politico"


RecordView: Crack Addict is Putting All of Us at Risk

THE story of white-collar crack addict Greg Richardson will shock not just his employers but the whole of Scotland.  The 38-year-old dad leads an outwardly respectable life.  He earns a good salary as the trusted deputy manager of a major city centre office building.


Centro-Sud nella morsa del caldo, canicola fino a giovedi'


Shaun Alexander has a message for the many folks who say NFL exhibitions mean zilch. Some words for those who will see the defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks throttling the ragged Oakland Raiders in the final preseason game Thursday night as unrevealing and insignificant.


Afghan and American troops seal off the diplomatic district in  Kabul after a rocket explodes in the area.


Car Bombs, Attacks Kill 27 in Iraq's Samarra

SAMARRA, Iraq  - Three car bombs exploded in  Samarra and insurgents attacked three police stations in the  Iraqi city Saturday, killing at least 27 people and wounding  57, police and health officials said.


Martha Stewart's stock is going through the roof now that the walls are closing in on her.


Kenyan police kill 21 people in a gun battle with  suspected members of a banned sect in the capital, a spokesman says.


The largest polar research programme for half a century, lasting two years,  is launched on Thursday.


US leading economic indicators decline for fourth straight month

NEW YORK, October 21  - The US leading economic indicators declined for the fourth consecutive month in September this year indicating sluggish economic growth going into 2005.


US insurance scandal set to be focus of Senate inquiry

The US Senate is about to open an investigation into allegations that some of America's largest insurers and brokers have taken part in schemes to rig insurance bids and to gain inappropriate fees from customers.


Two days after a pair of the country's oldest, largest retail companies announced they would join forces, managers at the Bay Area's Sears and Kmart outlets were guarded in their


IATA goes all digital, saying paper tickets for flights will become collectors items within the year.


For Oracle, one obstacle removed but many await

Oracle Corp can celebrate a ruling by a US judge that it can take over archrival PeopleSoft Inc, but analysts say the world's second biggest software maker has a battery of other barriers to overcome before a deal is clinched.


Venticinque anni dopo in ricordo di fratello Blues

Il 5 marzo del 1982 moriva John Belushi, attore di razza e genio comico. Studio Universal gli dedica uno speciale e la programmazione di tutti i suoi film


Astros Win to Move Closer to Playoff Berth

The Houston Astros pushed closer to a playoff berth, winning their club-record 15th straight home game by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 Wednesday night behind Jeff Kent and Jeff Bagwell.


More than 100 people have died in flash floods in the north-east Indian state of Assan. Officials say the worst affected area is the western district of Goalpara, where more than 80 villagers are still missing.


New York may ban iPods while crossing street

New Yorkers who blithely cross the street listening to an iPod or talking on a cell phone could soon face a $100 fine.


Women undergoing breast implant surgery have a 2.5% risk of infection, a global study says.


Non-violent offenders could be released early to ease prison overcrowding in England and Wales.


USDA Recommends That Food From Clones Stay Off the Market

The U.S. Department of Agriculture yesterday asked U.S. farmers to keep their cloned animals off the market indefinitely even as Food and Drug Administration officials announced that food from cloned livestock is safe to eat.


Iraq Bombings Kill 35 Youths, Hurt Scores

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A string of bombs killed 35 children and wounded scores of others as U.S. troops handed out candy Thursday at a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant...


Bhutan to hold its first democratic vote

Bhutan will hold its first democratic elections on March 24, ending nearly 100 years of absolute monarchy in the isolated Himalayan nation, officials said Thursday.


In the course of three short months, the political system has come full circle: a presidential campaign, an inauguration, a State of the Union address and now this — another presidential race. A dozen or so ambitious Republicans and Democrats already are warming up for 2008.


The yen pulled back from a one-week high against the dollar on Wednesday and lost ground across the board as stability returned to the world's stock markets.


Judy Blume to Receive National Book Award

Judy Blume, a beloved children's book writer known for such candid tales as "Deenie" and "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," has been named this year's winner of an honorary National Book Award for contributions to American letters.


President Bush peered under the hood of an all-electric sport utility truck parked at the White House Friday to stress that his goal of reducing gasoline use by 20 percent over the next decade is realistic.


Rallentamento dovuto a Europa occidentale, mercato saturo


Explosives Found in Russian Jet Wreckage

MOSCOW - Traces of explosives have been found in the wreckage of one of two Russian airliners that crashed nearly simultaneously earlier this week, the Federal Security Service said Friday, a day after a top official acknowledged that terrorism was most likely behind the crashes.    A Web site known for militant Muslim comment, meanwhile, published a claim of responsibility for downing the two planes, connecting the action to Russia's fight against separatists in Chechnya...


Cannes glamour offensive ends,unveiling top honour

After a 12-day glitz and glamour offensive, the Cannes Film Festival reaches its climax Sunday with the ...


Man charged with terrorism over Jordan shootings

A Palestinian gunman who admitted to   killing a British man and wounding five other tourists in   Jordan this month was charged with carrying out terrorist acts,   a security source said on Friday.


Senate approves Iraq war money with no withdrawal

The U.S. Senate on Thursday, following the lead of the House of Representatives, approved $100 billion in new funds for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan without a timetable for withdrawing combat troops.


Tiger Woods marries Swedish fiancee in ritzy Barbados resort

And he was apparently on some familiar turf when he tied the knot yesterday with Swedish model Elin Nordegren. Witnesses say the two were wed at a golf course in Barbados.


PG County residents jam phone lines for flu shots

Prince George's County health officials averaged nearly 200 calls an hour yesterday from residents requesting appointments for flu shots.


Labour can win if it has the desire to make a fight of it

Comment is free: David Clark: Ignore the hysteria and hyperbole - the government's main problem is a collapse of morale among its MPs


Darden Restaurants Inc. , parent of the Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurant chains, on Tuesday reported lower quarterly net earnings due in part to costs for its recent acquisition of LongHorn Steakhouse parent RARE Hospitality.


Latest updates as Denise Lewis prepares her bid for heptathlon gold.


Japan PM to meet hepatitis patients over scandal

Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda is set to meet hepatitis patients at the centre of a high-profile scandal over tainted blood on Tuesday as he tries to quell a row that risks further eroding his support ratings.


Fantasia Barrino's life pre-American Idol may not have   been a fairy tale, but according to her father, the book about her life   includes some parts that are pure fiction.


At least 49 people died  but dozens also escaped after an Indonesian passenger jet  overshot the runway and burst into flames on landing in the  cultural capital of Yogyakarta on Wednesday.


Israel will not follow the "road map," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in an interview published yesterday, acknowledging that he is casting aside the US-backed peace plan for now, even as Washington insists it is still valid.


The roof of a 14-story building under construction collapsed Thursday morning, injuring 14 workers, four of them seriously, a fire department official said.


No-nonsense BHP boss has Rio in his sights

If BHP Billiton's new chief executive  Marius Kloppers eventually walks away from his bold proposal to  buy rival mining titan Rio Tinto, and that's a big if, it won't  be for lack of trying.


"Twelve Days of Christmas" True Love Gifts

Have you ever considered giving your "true love" everything offered in the traditional timeless song, Twelve Days of Christmas?


Just four months after imposing economic sanctions on Syria, the US now plans tight coordination with Syrian troops along a 350-mile border with Iraq to help keep out foreign terrorists.


Americans stood in silence to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed in the September 11 attacks on Tuesday as Osama bin Laden resurfaced to praise the suicide hijackers who carried them out six years ago to the day.


Leading shares closed just off session highs, with upbeat earnings from Morrison Supermarkets and Carnival and a scattering of bid talk countering losses across utilities and miners.


Barroso: Close to Finalizing Lineup of New European Commission

Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says he is close to finalizing the lineup of his new team for the European Union's top executive body.


Roma, 13:21 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS: IL TEDESCO STARK PER VALENCIA-INTER

Valencia-Inter, gara di ritorno degli ottavi di Champions League in programma martedÃ¬ alle 20:45, sa...


Washington admits failure to get Iran to UN Security Council

VIENNA (MNA) - A United States official confirmed to AFP news agency on Friday that Washington fails to take Iranâs nuclear issue to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions against Tehran.


Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Patriots-Jets: Zero in common and not ...

Sal DeFilippo's pro football picks column appears Friday. Reach him at sal@lasvegassun.com or (702) 259-4076. On the surface, it seems as though the New England Patriots and New York Jets have a lot in common.


Madrid, 11:15 - CALCIO, SPAGNA: FLORES NUOVO ALLENATORE DEL TARRAGONA

E' Paco Flores il nuovo allenatore scelto dal Gimnastic Tarragona chiamato a sostituire Luis Cesar S...


AOL plans to unveil a number of new mobile services Tuesday, including the customizable MyAOL for mobile phones as well as a redesigned AOL.com portal page for mobile phones.The beta version of the mobile portal has been available since September but is now being formally introduced, said Scott Falconer, executive vice president of AOL Mobile. The portal includes the type of news, entertainment, and sports content that is available on the desktop version of the portal.In addition, it features AOL's mobile search technology that returns tailored results for mobile users. For example, if a mobile user searches for a music artist, the first results may be ringtones. In addition, AOL's search crawls an index of sites designed for mobile use, so it will return those sites near the top of the list.The search results will now include paid listings. That addition started last week, said Falconer.AOL is also announcing that MyAOL, the customizable home page, will be available to mobile users. People will get access to the same MyAOL they build in their regular PC browsers.Other new mobile services from AOL will include a shopping service that lets users enter a barcode number or product name and receive comparative prices for the product at various retailers, as well as contact and location information for the retailer.AOL is also launching a downloadable client called MyMobile. Initially available only on Windows Mobile devices, MyMobile is designed to offer an easy way for users to download and use AOL services of their choice, such as mail, MapQuest, and CityGuide, within a single application on the phone.AOL isn't alone among Internet services and content companies pursuing mobile users. So far, none seems to have a clear advantage. "I would say it's still an open market," said Falconer. "Google of course is the leader in online search but mobile search is fundamentally different." In addition to the online giants, a number of startups are targeting the mobile search and content market.AOL has two reasons for offering mobile services, including as a way to maintain loyalty among its existing user base and as a way to grow its advertising business, Falconer said. Analysts are predicting large growth in mobile advertising and AOL hopes to establish a foothold in the market, he said.


Thousands warned over vCJD risk from infected blood

THOUSANDS of people, including 120 in Scotland, have been warned they may have been exposed to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease through contaminated blood products.


"Our hope is that all of the players involved will lock themselves in a room and not come out until they finish. We want this to be done." Â George Clooney, on the Hollywood writers strike.


The Northwest Passage linking the Atlantic and the Pacific is now open due to ice loss, the European space agency says.


Federal officials say rising costs, increased payments and some new benefits mean Medicare must raise its Part B premium 17% next year for most of the nearly 42 million seniors and disabled people covered by the program.


Botswana welcomed a crew making a film of a popular series of detective novels set in this southern African country, with officials saying the movie would generate good publicity for Africa.


Super Bowl success of Eli Manning, named MVP of the Giants' 17-14 upset of the Patriots, is hard to explain. » Dan Steinberg


At least six people are being held hostage at a bank in the south of Paris, French TV reports say.


After three days of vocal dissent from its users, the social network site for students makes two controversial new features optional and


India rely on spin trick to clinch series win

India relied on their spin trumpcard Harbhajan Singh's guiles to clinch their first home series win in two years with a facile eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the second cricket Test here today.


Robust demand for cheaper phones  boosted third-quarter earnings at Nokia Oyj, the world's  biggest maker of mobile phones, with the better than expected  result sending its shares sharply higher.


Precious metals prices soared Monday, with gold and platinum hitting fresh highs on a falling U.S. dollar and supply concerns fed by a fourth day of mine stoppages in South Africa.


US space probe glides over Mercury in first visit since '75

The US space probe soared over Mercury on Monday on a mission to unlock the mysteries of the smallest planet of the solar system which was last visited in 1975, NASA said.


A study produces evidence of a link between exposure to pesticides and a raised risk of Parkinson's disease.


Mayor Meets With Leaders to Discuss Shooting

Dozens of ministers and elected officials descended on City Hall for a briefing with the mayor and police chief.


Tom Thibodeau, who agreed to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach on Wednesday, has changed his mind and will not be a part of Coach Eddie Jordan's staff for the upcoming season.


Veerappan killing: Jaya to reward entire STF team

CHENNAI, OCT 19: Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday described the gunning down of dreaded forest brigand Veerappan by the joint special task force (STF) of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka police as the biggest achievement of her government.


Karzai Formally Named Winner of Afghan Presidential Election

President Hamid Karzai was formally announced the winner of the Oct. 9 presidential election by Afghanistan's electoral board this afternoon after an international


The Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager John Ferguson on Tuesday, replacing him with former GM Cliff Fletcher on an interim basis.


Certain adapters may pose a risk of fire or electrical shock.


Interim coach Jim Bates is expected to interview today for the Miami Dolphins' coaching job, but all indications continue to point to LSU Coach Nick Saban accepting the position this week.


Craig Stadler already is atop the Champions Tour money list, and now he's poised to become the first tour player in more than six years to win three consecutive tournaments.


Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand are 9-4 favourites to win the prestigious Mercury Music Prize on Tuesday.


President Bush vowed on Thursday to adopt a new strategy for Iraq and outline it in a major speech soon as he made his first substantive response to a bipartisan panel's finding his Iraq policy has failed and time is running out for changing course.


Commentary: EU arms embargo and Chinese 'reform'

China's recent flurry of diplomatic activity with European nations to lift the arms embargo in place since the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre is the latest attempt by the country


Seimone Augustus scored 6 of her 28 points in overtime to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun, 77-73, last night in Minneapolis. Nicole Ohlde added 18 points and eight rebounds for Minnesota (2-9), which won for just the third time in 21 games dating to last season.


Calif. sues carmakers over global warming

California sued six of the   world's largest automakers over global warming on Wednesday,   charging that greenhouse gases from their vehicles have caused   billions of dollars in damages.


Free-market principles were followed when a state-owned oil firm bought a key Yukos asset, Russia's president says.


Veteran director Lekh Tandon to make comeback

Veteran filmmaker Lekh Tandon is making a grand comeback to films.


The Queen sends a special Christmas message of support to British troops stationed in Iraq.


A row brewed over who was to blame for British troop deaths in Iraq last month after Britain's top military officer accused the news media for making it easier for rebels to stage attacks.


Obama Wins in South Carolina, Clinton Places Second

Bloomberg - Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the South Carolina Democratic primary by a more than 2-to-1 margin over New York Senator Hillary Clinton, claiming a crucial victory in his race for the party's presidential nomination.


Yahoo Hired for 'The Apprentice' Ad Deal

Internet media company Yahoo Inc. on Thursday said it struck a deal to produce, host and sell advertising for the official Web site for the second and third season of NBC's "The Apprentice."


8 Ga. Teens Fall Ill After Eating Cookie

Eight high school students fell ill and were taken to the hospital Friday after eating a large homemade cookie apparently contaminated with some kind of heavy metal, authorities said.


Alvin Pearman runs for 104 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns and No. 10 Virginia shuts Clemson down after the first quarter on its way to a convincing 30-10 victory.


The US trade deficit widened to a new high of $55.5 billion in October, boosted by high oil prices and record imports from China as retailers geared up for Christmas.


Fugitive Frankel's Co-Defendant Sentenced

A man was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for deceiving Mississippi insurance regulators as part of a now-disgraced financier's scheme to steal $200 million from insurance companies in five states.


Flash memory supplier SanDisk Corp is to cut 10% of its workforce, 250 jobs. It said NAND component pricing has dropped by 50% in the past two months due to excess supply coupled with first quarter seasonally weak demand.


UN Urged to Ignore Bush Plea for Human Cloning Ban

Britain's national academy of science  urged the United Nations on Monday to ignore a call by  President Bush to ban all forms of human cloning.


Stocks Fall as Lower Oil and Dollar Weigh

U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday in a  quiet trading day as a sharp drop in the price of oil knocked  down shares of energy-related companies such as Exxon Mobil  Corp. XOM.N and another fall in the dollar worried investors.


By JACI STEPHEN  If you're a talented performer  not to mention artist or writer  you no longer need endure the barbs of harsh TV judges in your quest for fame.


Using Passing Lanes, the Giants Speed Past the Browns

As the pass spiraled through the air, headed for an open space ahead of Giants receiver Amani Toomer, it carried the chemistry formula for the Giants' offense along on its ride.


Feted and Hated, Kyoto Enters Into Force

After years of delays, a world plan  to fight global warming went into force on Wednesday, feted by  its backers as a lifeline for the planet but rejected as an  economic straitjacket by the United States and Australia.


Asian equities higher as dollar claws back

Asian equities were higher as the dollar clawed above last week's record low against the euro and firmed against the yen, sending shipping and steel shares higher.


'Serata di gala' presenta vizi e manie attori 'terribili'


Parole manipolate, aspetto solidarieta' da mondo musulmano


Manganese Bronze is to sell for just £1 some of the rights to Zingo, the mobile phone cab ordering service that last year kept the maker of London taxis well in the red.


Borsa: Fiat sotto le vendite (-1,97%) su mancato accordo con GM

(Teleborsa) - Roma, 15 dic - Giornata negativa a Piazza Affari per il titolo Fiat, dopo il guadagno di oltre il 3% della vigilia sulle attese di un accordo con Gm relativo alla put option. Le azioni della


Darfur Governor Links Khartoum Plot with Rebels

GENEINA, Sudan  - A senior Sudanese official  charged Sunday that a rebel group with which Khartoum is  negotiating to bring peace to the troubled Darfur region was  linked to an alleged coup plot uncovered last week.


At least seven Palestinians, including a child, are killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and the West Bank.


Redskins receivers coach Stan Hixon said Thursday that he is optimistic his son Drew, a receiver at Tennessee Tech who remains in a coma, will recover.


Steve McClaren suffered his first setback as England coach as his under-performing team were held to a 0-0 draw by Macedonia in Manchester.


Microsoft To Unveil Low-priced XP Starter

NEW DELHI: Microsoft will be launching âsubstantiallyâ low-priced Windows XP Starter Edition in the Indian market early next year.


Blog: In an Internet interview, a programmer says increased media attention may force the MPack project to shut down.


Mark David Chapman, the man convicted of killing John Lennon in 1980, has been denied parole for a third time by the New York State Division of Parole.


Disagi sui treni, e' partita la due giorni di caos


NEW YORK - An insurance company has sued Lenny Kravitz, saying it had to pay for more than $300,000 worth of water damage in a neighbor's apartment after one of Kravitz's toilets overflowed two months ago. Amica Mutual Insurance Co.


In 1996, the Internet was a curiosity for most, the record labels were swollen with cash from CD sales, and R.E.M.'s "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" could only add to that hoard. Critics and fans drooled for the alt-rockers' follow-up to their last two hit albums, and the media counted down the days until the CD hit stores in September of that year.


Trail of an 'Enemy Combatant': From Desert to U.S. Heartland

PEORIA, Ill. -- The 37-year-old computer science student was racing against a deadline. Just one day after picking up his visa from the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, he boarded a plane with his wife and five small children. The family flew to Chicago, caught a night's sleep at an airport hotel, then...


Oracle raps PeopleSoft customer refund program

WILMINGTON, Del.--Oracle has stepped up its attack on PeopleSoft's customer refund program in an effort to convince a judge that the anti-takeover measure is unnecessary and should be eliminated.


Cox Parent to Buy Out Public Shareholders

Cox Enterprises, the privately held parent of the cable giant Cox Communications, reached an agreement yesterday to buy out the public minority shareholders in its cable business for $8.


A doctor cannot get back to London after discovering his Boxing Day train tickets are for a non-existent service.


Madrid, 23:10 - CALCIO, SPAGNA; COPPA DEL RE: REAL MADRID ELIMINATO

Il Real Madrid è stato eliminato negli ottavi di finale di Coppa del Re. La squadra di Schust...


An orbiting NASA telescope that scans the heavens has found evidence of massive "baby" galaxies that runs counter to a belief that only small new galaxies are being formed by the aging universe.


Greggio scambiato a 91,98 dollari al barile, +1,3%


At a time when resource conservation is at the forefront, the days of eating 200 pounds of meat a year may also be on the way out.


Sublimity claims a surprise victory in the Champion Hurdle after holding off fellow Irish challengers Brave Inca and Hardy Eustace.


Mahela Jayawardene makes his 21st Test century as Sri Lanka frustrate England to reach 379-6 on the second day of the final Test in Galle.


Souness, 51, replaces Sir Bobby Robson, who was sacked last week after the club suffered four league games without a win. Souness resigned from his current club, Blackburn Rovers, and will take up his post at Newcastle on Monday 13th September.


Georgia's opposition gears up for mass street protests, accusing the authorities of rigging presidential elections.


Bosnia Serb PM Resigns, Rejects Western Pressure

Bosnian Serb Prime Minister Dragan Mikerevic stepped down on Friday after top peace overseer Paddy Ashdown fired nine officials to punish Bosnia's Serb Republic for failing to arrest war crimes suspects.


Alcan begins merger talks with Rio Tinto: report

Aluminum producer Alcan Inc.  has begun negotiating toward a merger agreement with Rio Tinto Plc to fend off a hostile bid from U.S. rival Alcoa Inc. , a Canadian newspaper said on Wednesday.


Zach Johnson kept his head up and waited for things to get better, as he knew they would. Even though he missed four makable birdie putts and bogeyed one of the five holes he had to play at dawn Saturday to complete his rain-delayed second round, Johnson had an inkling this was going to be his day at the International.


Torres sets sights on becoming Anfield legend

Fernando Torres believes he can do what fellow countryman Fernando Morientes failed to do and establish himself as an Anfield goalscoring hero after being unveiled as Liverpool's most-expensive ever signing.


After a 1-7 injury-riddled start, the Carolina Panthers are one win away from returning to the playoffs after blowing past the Buccaneers, 37-20, on Sunday.


Britain to decide on human-animal embryo research

British regulators will decide on Wednesday whether to permit the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos for research into illnesses such as Parkinson's, Motor Neurone Disease and Alzheimer's.


Groundbreaking new research by Professor of Anthropology Daniel E. Lieberman â86 validates what Bruce Springsteen has been saying for yearsâhuman beings are, indeed, born to run.


World number one Roger Federer and   chief rival Rafael Nadal began their march toward a U.S. Open   collision with straight-set victories on Wednesday.


Bushmeat, Eg Grasscutter ("Akrantie"), Rat ("Kusie"), etc - eaten in Africa causes a virus similar to HIV, an expert has warned.


Companies are starting to work on improving the often-overlooked security capabilities of spreadsheets and BI tools -- especially after sensitive data was carried on spreadsheets running on several recently stolen computers.


The Sheriff's Department opened an investigation Thursday into allegations that Paris Hilton received special treatment during her 23 days in jail for violating probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case, authorities said.


Qwest, DirecTV bring satellite TV to Western states

The two companies expand an alliance to bundle DirecTV's service with the telecom provider's own offerings.


National Australia Sells Two Irish Banks

Australia National Bank sold its two units in Ireland to Denmark's largest bank Tuesday in an all-cash deal worth 967 million British pounds ($1.86 billion). Danske Bank said its acquisition of National Irish ...


Ministers are under pressure to make sure no homeless child spends this Christmas in B&B accommodation.


Amy Groff has heard all about the new vaccine that guards girls against a sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer. But the Cincinnati mother has no interest in getting her 11-year-old inoculated. Because of the uncertainties, some doctors are telling parents of young girls to wait...


The University of Illinois took the Assembly Hall court on Monday night with a number one ranking in the ESPN / USA Today Coaches and AP Polls for the first time since January 23, 1989.


WRAPUP 4-US September job growth weaker than expected

US employers hired just 96,000 workers in September, the government said on Friday in a weak jobs snapshot, the final one ahead of presidential elections that


Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti dies at the age of 71 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.


New warning added to contraceptive patch

A new study showing an increased risk of blood clots among women using a contraceptive skin patch prompted the Food and Drug Administration on Friday to add that finding to the drug's label.


US circulates UN draft calling for release of political detainees in Myanmar

The United States has cranked up the pressure on Myanmar's rulers by introducing a UN Security Council draft resolution urging them to release all political prisoners and end the use of rape as an instrument of war.


U.S. Men's Basketball Team Takes Bronze Medal

The U.S. men's basketball team salvaged  some pride Saturday, beating Lithuania 104-96 to take the  Olympic bronze medal.


In Chicago winter, hardy cyclists keep riding

CHICAGO, Jan 30 (Reuters Life!) - Four pairs of socks, and Jackson Potter's feet were still icy blocks.


HP to roll out managed SMB services next year

Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) will begin selling managed IT and communications services next year to small and medium-size businesses in three continents, offering Internet access, servers, voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and help desk calls at fixed monthly rates, an HP official said.


Convicted Bali bomber Ali Imron is seen in a Starbucks coffee shop in a Jakarta shopping centre.


Intel Corp. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit jumped 44 percent on strong sales of microprocessors even as the company faced fierce competition that pushed prices lower.


An EU-India summit on free trade raises the prospects of a deal between Europe and the sub-continent.


Nel Leccese 3 con un taglierino hanno minacciato impiegati


Secondo il Financial Times lavorera' part time per la banca


Kyoto Saved Again -- But Will It Save the Earth?

Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to ask parliament to ratify the Kyoto Protocol should belatedly allow the anti-global-warming treaty to come into force -- but it's far from saving the climate.


Germany beats Thailand 5-1 in international soccer friendly

Kevin Kuranyi and Lukas Podolski scored two goals each Tuesday to lead Germany to a 5-1 win over Thailand in an international friendly.


Already the league MVP, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady easily claims the Offensive Player of the Year honor.


Police continue probe as another Indy-Detroit battle looms

Police viewed videotapes from last week's basketball brawl between Indiana Pacers players and Detroit Pistons fans seeking evidence on the eve of another Indiana-Detroit sports showdown.


Sports Briefing | Auto Racing: Nascar and At&t Reach Deal

Nascar reached an agreement with AT&T that will allow the company to sponsor Jeff Burtonâs car through 2008. The agreement ends months of legal wrangling involving AT&T, Nascar and Sprint Nextel. AT&T sued Nascar over its refusal to allow it to replace Cingular as the primary sponsor of the Richard Childress Racing car after the telecommunications companies merged. Nascar prohibited the name change because of its exclusivity agreement with series sponsor Sprint Nextel.


Donetsk, 15:48 - CALCIO, SHAKHTAR; LUCARELLI: AVEVO BISOGNO DI NUOVA SFIDA

La maglia numero 99 da amaranto è diventata arancione. Cristiano Lucarelli ha vissuto oggi, c...


NEW YORK -- Long after most of its customers left the neighborhood to pursue the American dream, the last matzo factory on the Lower East Side is moving out, saying goodbye to a part of town that was once home to hundreds of thousands of Jewish immigrants.


Il ministro degli Esteri secondo la Cdlavrebbe dato del "pagliaccio a Schifani"                                          Ma la polemica del Polo Ã¨ tutta contro D'Alema


'Paese non puo' stare in apprensione per quello che dira''


Jan. 7, 1904: A Distress Call for Ships in Danger Upon the Sea

The Marconi Company adopts CQD as its Morse distress signal. It is short-lived but does play a significant role in the mother of all distress calls.


The pollsters presented the results of a new Battleground Poll, which outlined the GOP's looming woes.


Built like a prize-fighter, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pummeled world number two Rafael Nadal into submission to reach the Australian Open final on a spectacular Thursday night at Melbourne Park.


The prosecution in the tax evasion trial of Wesley Snipes rested Friday, clearing the way next week for the defense and its potential list of celebrity witnesses, including Snipes himself.


New York, 10:47 - HOCKEY GHIACCIO, RISULTATI NHL

Risultati delle gare del campionato americano di hockey ghiaccio (NHL) disputate nella notte: Montre...


LONDRA - Â«Ha spintonato Posh e Beckham, causandogli dei danni, non sappiamo ancora quanto gravi. GesÃ¹ bambino (di plastica, ndr) sta beneÂ». Questa paradossale scenetta, riferita da un portavoce del museo


Stomach cancer appears to originate from bone marrow stem cells rather than those in the stomach, a finding that could change the diagnosis and treatment of many cancers.


Now is the time to take your portfolio to higher ground.


Last Minute Shopping Rush Unwraps 'Fantastic' Christmas for

Retailers hailed a âfantasticâ last-minute Christmas shopping rush tonight amid predictions of the dayâs sales topping the Â£1 billion mark.


Costo lavoro +2,3%, a sorpresa richieste sussidi -9.000


Comment is free: Simon Jenkins: It's better for a Monet or a Matisse to be shown than to lie in a basement


Russia declassifies files on victims of Stalinist purges

Documents detail millions of victims of repression, including those who perished in Soviet gulags.


A congressional report on Iran's nuclear program has been blasted as "outrageous and dishonest" by the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog. The IAEA slams the House Intelligence Committee report for saying Iran "is currently enriching uranium to weapons grade." The report also insinuates the IAEA may be in cahoots with Tehran in covering up Iran's nuclear ambitions.


Hovnanian holding 3-day home sale this weekend

Upscale home builder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc  is holding a nationwide three-day sales that effectively cuts home prices by up to $100,000 through incentives and offers extra appliances and upgrades.


New Study Links Pfizer's Bextra, Similar to Vioxx, to Heart Attacks

Patients given PfizerÂs painkiller Bextra have more than twice as many heart attacks and strokes as those given placebos, according to preliminary results of a study.


Falluja Negotiator: Iraq Govt.'s Demand Absurd

Iraq's interim prime minister has  threatened to attack Falluja unless it turns in foreign  militants, but a negotiator for the rebel-held city said on  Thursday its people were being asked to chase shadows.


Just five days before their season-opener against the New Orleans Saints, the New York Jets shuffled their secondary. Cornerback Ray Mickens was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season, while veteran cornerback Terrell Buckley jetted in.


Botnets punt Russian dog-barking translation spam

9 out of 10 messages are junk Trojan programs, particularly those designed to steal online gaming account credentials, have become the mainstay of malware authors.â¦


Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson launches a new reality TV show in the United States tonight promising to make the winner the president of his Virgin empire.


LONDON, November 4  - European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2% for the 17th consecutive month.


NEW YORK - "Sex and the City" has taken on a whole new meaning for Cynthia Nixon. The actress, who just won an Emmy for her role as Miranda Hobbes in the hit HBO comedy, is in a relationship with another woman, a source who works with Nixon told The Associated Press on Friday...


Slow-Moving Frances Begins to Pound Florida

Hurricane Frances lashed eastern Florida with strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday, cutting power to nearly half a million homes and businesses and ripping yachts from their moorings after the enormous storm pounded the Bahamas.


Scientists said Friday they were plotting the next move for the Mars rover Opportunity, which reached the edge of a deep and geologically rich crater last week after a marathon trek.


Greenpeace militants protest in Romania at Canadian gold mining project

Twenty militants from the global environmental group Greenpeace protested in Bucharest against a Canadian open-air mining project in the Rosia Montana region of central Romania.


EU Med states call for Mideast peace conference

The foreign ministers of France, Italy, Spain and seven other European states called on Monday for an international conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and said Israel should make more concessions for peace.


Operators of Beech 1900 airplanes were ordered Friday to inspect the wings of those planes immediately for cracks that could cause them to fall off.


Charlton were matched at 100 on Betfair just before scoring with the last kick of the match to net a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.


Common gene link seen between prostate and colorectal cancer

A combination of genetic variants that boosts the risk of prostate cancer also increases the risk of colorectal cancer, according to papers published on Sunday in the journal Nature Genetics.


Ieri 35 soldati erano stati feriti da un razzo palestinese


Toshiba Lowers Operating Profit Forecast on Flash Memory Price Falls

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo  Jan. 31--TOKYO -- Toshiba Corp. on Wednesday revised downward its group  operating profit for this business year to 250 billion yen, compared with 270  billion yen estimated in October, due to sharp declines in flash memory  prices.


Workers Respond to US Airline's Call for Volunteer Labor

Several hundred employees of financially-troubled air carrier US Airways have responded to the airline's appeal for volunteer labor over the New Year's holiday weekend.


Pope in about-face over Muslim dialogue office

In an unexpected about-face, Pope Benedict will restore power and prestige to the Vatican department that oversees dialogue with Islam a year after he controversially downgraded it.


Actor Kevin Spacey met privately Monday with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, one of Washington's most outspoken critics in Latin America.


Eminem May Edge Country Duo for No. 1 Album

Shania Twain's "Greatest Hits" and Toby Keith's "Greatest Hits 2" each have a shot of topping the next U.S. pop charts with sales of more 500,000 units or more, but Eminem could pip them at the post when data for the week ended Nov. 14 are released next Wednesday.


Disney Ups Dividend, Names Independent Director

Walt Disney Co.'s board of directors on Wednesday raised the annual dividend 14 percent and appointed Fred Langhammer, the former chief executive of cosmetics company Estee Lauder, as a director.


A breve nuove norme Ue su sicurezza, Cina sempre nel mirino


Arafat's condition improving but further tests needed, say ...

An ailing Yasser Arafat entered a fourth day of emergency treatment Monday at a French military hospital specializing in blood disorders, but the cause of his precipitous decline in health remained unexplained.


The UK could lose its place at the top of world university rankings within 10 years, a vice-chancellor  warns.


U.S. Intelligence Shows Pessimism on Iraq's Future

A National Intelligence Estimate prepared for President Bush in late July spells out a dark assessment of prospects for Iraq.


Knicks 105, Bulls 100: Knicks Win With Marbury Back in Body and Spirit

The Knicks erased an 11-point deficit in the second quarter and a 13-point deficit in the fourth, which was capped by a game-clinching 3-pointer from Stephon Marbury.


Bangalore - Parthiv Patel and Irfan Pathan put on 60 for the seventh wicket to prop up India on the third morning of the first Test against Australia here on Friday.


Sembra sfumare per i bianconeri l'ingaggio di Meira. Totti invita Chivu a restareIl Real conferma Cannavaro e vuole Robben. Complicazioni  per Heinze al Liverpool                                            Bobo Vieri abbraccia Firenze la Juve punta su Segundo Castillo


Although Canadians had to wait awhile to get access to the iTunes Music Store, they are getting a comparative bargain. Apple Computer, which opened the virtual doors on the Canadian store late Wednesday, is


Intel Names 30-Year Veteran as Its First Non-Engineer CEO

Intel Corp. named President Paul S. Otellini as its next chief executive officer, for the first time choosing a non-engineer to run the world's largest computer-chip maker.


Climate change tops British agenda in speech to U.N.

Britain's foreign secretary   warned at the United Nations on Friday that climate change was   a growing threat to international security and the world   economy, saying the next 10 years would be crucial.


Go figure. Mike Vrabel, the Patriots linebacker who stunned millions of viewers last year by switching to tight end and catching the final touchdown in New England's Super Bowl victory over Carolina, was a no-show when President Bush honored the champions in May at the White House. Then he was absent in June when the Patriots received ...


German firm cancels Thai fruit salad over GMO fears

A German food distributor has cancelled orders of Thai fruit cocktail products out of fears they may contain genetically modified papaya.


Taleban-linked militants who are holding three UN workers hostage in Afghanistan say their captives' lives depend on whether the Kabul government can reach an agreement Monday on the kidnappers' demands.


Live Earth's first green test: clean up own mess

Live Earth concerts on Saturday meant to spur action to fight global warming must first tackle another environmental hazard -- mountains of trash and thousands of tons of greenhouse gases caused by the events.


Sure Start programmes are failing to support black and minority ethnic groups, an evaluation finds.


Calif. Air Board Adopts Vehicle Emission Cuts

California air-quality regulators  on Friday adopted the nation's first-ever rules to reduce car  emissions linked to global warming, an action likely to prompt  tough pollution standards in other states and a legal challenge  by the auto industry.


Giusta intenzione Casini, ma per non morire berlusconiani


Paul Tellier stepped down on Monday as president and chief executive of Bombardier Inc. (BBDsvb.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (BBDb.


Lindsay Lohan briefly falls off sobriety wagon

Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan fell off the sobriety wagon on New Year's Eve, her lawyer said on Thursday, ending a year that saw the star check into rehab several times and land in jail for drunken driving and cocaine possession.


College Football Roundup: After Talking to Bruins, Oregon Coach Will Stay

Oregon Coach Mike Bellotti, approached by U.C.L.A. in its search for a football coach, said Friday that he was staying put.


Fraudsters use charities to test credit cards

(InfoWorld) - Credit card thieves are becoming big-time charity donors, but it's not out of the goodness of their hearts. According to Symantec, the criminals are starting to use charitable donations as a way to check whether their stolen credit card numbers are working. Fraudsters have been using a similar technique for years, but until recently, they tended to make minor purchases on online retail sites. Now, as these sites have become better at identifying and blocking these transactions, the criminals have begun looking elsewhere, said Zulfikar Ramzan, senior principal researcher with Symantec. "Using a charitable organization as a way to verify a credit card number is a relatively new technique, and it's probably being used by a minority of the more innovative guys," he said. Credit card numbers are bought and sold in underground "carder" forums, which bring together the people who have stolen the credit card numbers with those who want to use them. These charitable donations are typically made by the person buying the card numbers as a final check to ensure that the numbers will work, Ramzan said. Last month, the Red Cross was forced to return nearly $7,000 that was donated in the course of 700 fraudulent transactions, said Carrie Martin, a spokeswoman for the American Red Cross. "We routinely see this kind of activity," she said. "We have someone in place who deals with this on a regular basis." This fraud accounted for a tiny sliver of the Red Cross's $6 billion in revenue last year, but the organization also has to pay staff to stay on top of the fraud, Martin said. This is not the only time that fraudsters have found ways to misuse charities. In another common scam, the criminal will give the charity a fake check and ask that a portion of it be returned in cash. Though the check will initially clear in the charity's bank account it will eventually be returned. By then, however, the charity will have already paid out to the thieves. "These kinds of things have hit charities before," said Ramzan "I feel bad because all these charities are trying to do good and you have these fraudsters that try to take advantage of them because of the way they work."


Dobson holds key to bid for Manchester United

SCOTTISH mining tycoon Harry Dobson was contacted by brokers understood to be acting for US sports baron Malcolm Glazer earlier this week about selling his 6.5% stake in Manchester United.


Whole Foods aims for British food market

Tasting stands, organic apples stacked ceiling high, yoga and an organic pub — supermarket shopping in Britain is about to become a lot less mundane.


Lo ha annunciato la tv Ntv citando un portavoce cipriota


NAJAF, Iraq - Radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr accepted a peace plan Wednesday calling for his militiamen to disarm and leave their hideout in a revered Shiite shrine, raising hopes of ending a battle that has threatened to undermine Iraq's fledgling interim government.    But gunfire and explosions crackled across Najaf after the deal was announced and there was no indication of whether there could be a quick end to two weeks of fighting between al-Sadr's forces and U.S...


Paul Secon, 91, Helped Found Pottery Barn Chain, Dies

Paul Secon loaded the family station wagon in 1949 with ceramics, drove to Manhattan and opened the first Pottery Barn store.


By Ma Lie  XI'AN: Northwest China's Gansu Province recently unveiled a water management plan to ease shortages in the province and curb pollution.   The plan covers 116 rivers that run through the province.


France, U.S. agree useless to talk to Syria: Chirac

France and the United States agree there is no point in talking to Syria because the conditions for an honest dialogue do not exist, President Jacques Chirac said on Wednesday.


World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Astronaut Flight Reconsidered

Science Minister Ian Pearson said it was time to reconsider Britainâs 1986 decision not to invest in an astronaut space program.


Open XML vs. ODF: Document Format Wars Rage On

There are new movements in the ongoing war over document formats this week, with Microsoft facing new challenges and Sun Microsystems possibly facing new opportunities.


Israeli parliament set to approve Gaza pullout

Israel's divided parliament is widely expected to ratify Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Gaza withdrawal plan today, a crucial step towards the first evacuation of settlers from lands Palestinians want for a state.


Freaks and geeks dressed in spandex, and appearances by famous nerds like Stephen Colbert, make N.Y.'s Comic Con one for the books. By Ryan Brenizer.


European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said Wednesday he remained open to negotiating an end to a trans-Atlantic standoff with the United States over subsidies for Airbus and Boeing.


Ci sono incertezze, ma nostra economia flessibile e elastica


Bangladesh Nobel winner names new political party

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of  Bangladesh on Sunday announced the name of a political party he  plans to form soon, saying there is no way he can stay out of  politics.


Older marathoners are running a few steps ahead of their younger counterparts, says a Yale University study. It found that marathon runners aged 50 and older are posting


Chip maker Intel is being investigated by New York Attorney General following anti-trust concerns.


Prehistoric skeletons won't be separated

Italy's recently discovered prehistoric couple will continue their 5,000-year-old embrace undisturbed through Valentine's Day and beyond.


A recent court ruling paves the way for you to throw out your cable TV decoder and use the space for something else -- like a TiVo Series3. But the technology has its drawbacks. By Chris Kohler.


Internet Explorer keeps losing market share

Although Microsoft still dominates the web browser space, its Internet Explorer continues to lose market share to open-source rival Mozilla.


Time Warner Shares Rise on Settlement Talks Report

Shares of Time Warner Inc rose 2 percent on Tuesday after a report that the world's largest media company was near a settlement with regulators that could limit potential


Pick your poison, Manny Ramirez or David Ortiz . Kelvim Escobar , who will start for the Angels in Game 3 of the American League Division Series tomorrow afternoon at Fenway Park, figures any pitcher would consider either a bad choice.


Twins dump Indians to keep pressure on Tigers

The Minnesota Twins moved within a   game of the faltering Detroit Tigers in the American League   Central with a 9-4 win over Cleveland on Thursday.


Tainted-blood victims with hepatitis C are outraged at a new Ontario government program to prevent and treat their deadly illness, saying it falls millions short of the money they were promised years ago.