Internet Service Provider Awarded $1 Billion in Spam Damages

Antispam activists disagree about the effect of the major federal court judgment against three spammers.


Amazon dam project draws heated opposition in Brazil

Rubber tappers,  fishermen and Indians in western Brazil have joined  environmental groups in battling a planned $9 billion  hydroelectric project that will flood one of the Amazon's main  tributaries.


Other possible Dow Jones bidders surface

An Internet entrepreneur and a Wall  Street group have joined a list of potential rivals to News  Corp.'s $5 billion bid for Wall Street Journal publisher Dow  Jones & Co. Inc., an adviser to the Dow Jones employee union  said on Thursday.


Sources: Fannie to Announce Raines's Resignation

Fannie Mae will announce tonight that chairman and chief executive Franklin D. Raines has resigned, according to two sources familiar with the decision.


In a Lifetime of Sickle Cell, the Evolution of a Disease

One womanâs career as a patient and an activist demonstrates how the understanding of sickle cell disease has changed.


Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 finalized

CEO Steve Ballmer announces at a financial analysts meeting that both products have been "released to manufacturing."


MPs have announced a new inquiry into family courts and whether parents are treated fairly over issues such as custody or contact with their children.


Indonesia's Aceh needs three more years to rebuild itself after the December 2004 tsunami, the head of the province's reconstruction agency said.


(Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs continue their monumental four-game series versus the Florida Marlins today at Wrigley Field. The teams split a doubleheader yesterday.


For many in Britain, it's back to the country way of living

KINGHAM, England -- When Chris Harvey walks out of his house, Wiggals Corner, and ambles around the streets of his adopted village, the retired postman and amateur cider maker rarely gets too far.


US Lifts Trade Embargo on Libya in Return for Promise on Arms

President Bush revoked the United States trade embargo on Libya on Monday and took other steps aimed at eventually establishing normal relations with the government of Col.


Indians give GM Shapiro a two-year extension

Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro received a two-year contract extension Wednesday through the 2007 season. Shapiro, who succeeded John Hart as Cleveland's GM after the 2001


Sprint to slash 4,000 jobs after subscriber losses

Sprint Nextel  reported deeper-than-expected subscriber losses on Friday and said it would cut about 4,000 jobs, sending its shares down 19 percent to their lowest level in more than five years.


Structured like the "Divine Comedy," Jean-Luc Godard's new film is a journey through hell and purgatory in search of a paradise.


Attackers vandalize 2 Russian synagogues

Two synagogues were vandalized in attacks nearly at the start of the Jewish New Year Friday, highlighting rising xenophobia and anti-Semitism in Russia. No one was reported injured.


SK-II lotions contain metals but safe to use

Some of the popular SK-II skincare line of products made by Procter & Gamble Co. contain heavy metals but the amounts are too small to pose any health risk, South Korea's Food and Drug Administration said on Monday.


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


The mother of a boy who died in Wales's worst E.coli outbreak says she cannot forgive the man responsible.


Digg, CBS Interactive team up for political coverage

Social news site has partnered with CBSNews.com, sharing content pertaining to the 2008 election.


In Stench, Amid Ghosts, Seeking the Tsunami Dead

Huge numbers of bodies are still being found in Aceh, Indonesia, a month after the tsunami hit, a reminder that normalcy is nowhere near.


UAW sets GM strike deadline, raises stakes in talks

The United Auto Workers union set a Monday morning deadline for reaching a contract deal with General Motors Corp and threatened to send 73,000 GM factory workers on strike if no deal is reached.


A man who dropped out of Brown  University decades ago because he couldn't pay the tuition has  given the Ivy League college $100 million, its biggest gift  ever, which he made by selling liquor.


Verizon Wireless tops satisfaction survey

Verizon Wireless continues to have the most satisfied customers among cellphone companies in the Greater Boston market, but its rating has dropped slightly over the last year, according to a survey by Consumer Reports. Verizon scored the highest for customer satisfaction in all 17 US markets surveyed. On a 0 to 100 scale, Verizon posted a 71 in Boston, down ...


Friday's European papers reflect on the tsunami aid summit in Indonesia and the disappearance of a French journalist in Iraq.


He suffered a heart attack shortly after being taken ill during a working holiday in the city of Cuzco, Peru, with his wife Sheila.


Former Cheney aide found guilty in CIA leak case

Former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby was convicted on Tuesday of lying and obstructing an investigation into who blew the cover of a CIA analyst in an effort to deflect criticism of the Iraq war.


And then there are the dark pools, dark orders, Guerrilla and Sigma X.


Weinstein Co. cries malpractice over "Sicko" leaks

NEW YORK  - YouTube has removed clips of Michael Moore's U.S. health-care expose "Sicko" that appeared on the site during the weekend, two weeks before the film's June 29 opening.


Padraig Harrington and Gary Orr each shot a 7-under-par 65 Friday to share the second-round lead at the Madrid Masters while Darren Clarke was eight strokes back in his first tournament since his wife's death.


A memoir of life and times in a major boy-band.


Singer Billy Henderson, a member of the band the Spinners who sang "I'll Be Around" and other hits, has died. He was 67.


The Ministry of Defence plays down an attack on US post-war policy in Iraq by the former British army chief.


Salesforce puts Bloomberg in its sights with Wealth Management Edition

InfoWorld - Claiming Bloomberg and the Bloomberg Terminal  lock customers in with a proprietary workstation and software accessed on an archaic keyboard, and that Bloomberg offers a deep but very narrow selection of financial feeds, Salesforce.com will announce on Tuesday a competitive Wealth Management Edition  of its SaaS (Software as a Service) application for use by wealth management professionals.


Paraplegic Claims Disability Bias by 'Apprentice'

A paraplegic who wants to be on  "The Apprentice" has a message for host Donald Trump -- "You're  biased."


U.S. captain Claudio Reyna retired from international competition Friday, a day after his final World Cup game ended with a loss and an injury.


Oil prices ticked higher on Tuesday,  holding above $42 a barrel as dealers awaited signs of any  renewed cold snap that would revive demand for winter heating  fuels in the United States.


U.S. air base in Germany gets bomb threat: police

A U.S. air base in western Germany received a bomb threat on Monday evening, prompting a large operation by local police and American forces to secure the site, police said on Tuesday.


Thousands could be grounded by US-EU air security spat: IATA

Over 100,000 people a week could be stopped from flying unless the United States and the European Union strike a deal over the provision of sensitive information on passengers, the top industry body said.


A top world supplier of the flu vaccine had its license suspended Tuesday, drastically reducing in half the number of available doses.


Miramax, Disney Said Near Split -LA Times

Walt Disney Co. and its Miramax Films unit have moved significantly closer in recent days to severing their fractious relationship, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.


SI.com's BJ Schecter breaks down a big non-conference Top 25 ...

When Longhorns head coach Rick Barnes recruited Gibson and Aldridge, he hoped they would be able to contribute right away. Even Barnes couldn't have expected the pair of McDonald's All-Americans to play this well.


Hearing on Beef Packaging Fails Activists' Smell Test

The process of writing legislation has often been compared to sausage-making, but rarely is rotten meat actually present at a congressional hearing. Yet some is expected this afternoon at a House Agriculture Committee hearing "to review technologies in the meat industry."


Labour will lose the next general election if it shies way from radical reform, Ruth Kelly is set to warn.


DRM-less Amazon MP3 store now complete with Sony BMG

With the last remaining label of the big four to join the online retailer's new music store, it could be argued that DRM is essentially dead.


Zimbabwean police use tear-gas and water cannon to prevent an opposition rally from going ahead in Harare.


In September, the widely used painkiller Vioxx was pulled from the market after studies indicated that it doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke.


At the Four Seasons this week, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton sized up her 2008 presidential chances.


Ex-Policeman: Blake Wanted to 'Whack' Wife

A former police detective who worked for Robert Blake as a private investigator testified Thursday that the actor proposed kidnapping Bonny Lee Bakley, forcing her to have an abortion, and if that did not work, "whack her."


FDA to Establish New Drug Oversight Board

The Food and Drug Administration will establish a new independent Drug Safety Oversight Board to monitor FDA-approved medicines once they're on the market and update physicians and patients with emerging information on risks and benefits.


U.N. seeks funds for Chad refugees as Ban arrives

N'DJAMENA  - The United Nations appealed for emergency funds for Chad to feed thousands of refugees from regional violence as U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon arrived on Friday to pave the way for international peacekeepers.


Obama, Clinton line up new battles after Super Tuesday

The marathon White House race Wednesday headed to new battlegrounds, with Hillary Clinton's Democratic duel with Barack Obama wide open, and Republican John McCain coasting towards victory.


LOS ANGELES  Fox News Channel host Bill O'Reilly has settled a sexual harassment suit filed by a producer of his show, ending a two-week legal and media imbroglio.


The Provenzano Code: the Mafia's answer to Dan Brown

If you thought cracking "The Da Vinci Code" was tough, try unscrambling "The Provenzano Code", the cryptic cipher the Mafia's "boss of bosses" invented to rule the mob for years when he was Italy's most wanted man.


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Bombs Kill 19 in Kirkuk and Wound 3 in Baghdad

A suicide car bomb exploded Saturday in the northern oil city of Kirkuk after the car plowed into a crowd of men seeking jobs with the Iraqi National Guard, killing


Vietnam seafood exporters and producers on Wednesday hailed a US decision to reduce tariffs on the communist country's shrimp exports, while neighboring China suffered a blow with steeper duties.


Another game-tying single by Dave Roberts in the eighth inning. Barry Bonds standing on second base as the potential winning run with Pedro Feliz at the plate. This game had an eerily familiar feeling for the San Diego Padres, but a much more pleasant result.


Allen chose to end relationship with Simons

British singer Lily Allen decided to end her relationship with Ed Simons because she wanted long term commitment and he didn't, sources said.


Former high school football star executed for slaying Houston man

HUNTSVILLE, Texas A former high school football star has been executed in Texas for a 1994 slaying. Demarco McCullum was arrested the day that he was supposed to leave for a junior college where he had an athletic scholarship.


Baghdad Journal: As Iraqi Lights Flicker, ‘Generator Man’ Feels Heat

When the power goes out in Baghdad, Iraqis blame the generator man, probably the most vilified figure after Saddam Hussein.


Ipotizzati reati di associazione eversiva e banda armata


The traditional competition for U.S. offshore outsourcing business was between nations. That's about to change, according to a new study.


Creating Compelling Search Engine Ads and Landing Pages

Effective search engine advertising goes far beyond simply bidding on keywords.  With both ads and landing pages, you have scant seconds to capture the imagination and clicks of a searcher.


Delaying the January vote would raise new dangers. So will going ahead


An MRI on reliever Paul Shuey's right Achilles' tendon Saturday morning shows no tear.


Paris Hilton caught driving on suspended license

Celebrity heiress Paris Hilton was caught driving on a suspended license overnight and is to appear in court again -- while her blue Bentley remains impounded, police said on Wednesday.


EUGENE, Ore. -- Suzanne Swift remembers standing in her mother's living room, hours away from her second deployment to Iraq. Her military gear had already been shipped--along with her Game Boy, her DVDs and books, her favorite pink pillow, her stash of sunflower seeds. She had the car keys in......


Edinburgh, Scotland (Sports Network) - Hearts coach Craig Levein has left Scottish Premier side Hearts of Midlothian to become the head coach at English first division club Leicester City.


Georgetown's Jeff Green is selected fifth by the Boston Celtics but is expected to be traded to Seattle as part of a deal for Ray Allen.


PAUL GASCOIGNE has quit as player-coach at League Two side Boston because he wants to study for a coaching qualification. The 37-year-old former wants to complete the course before trying to get a player-manager role.


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Shawn Marion had a season-high 33 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns on a fourth-quarter comeback despite the absence of Steve Nash in a 95-86 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.


Mysteries of San Andreas Fault Are Explored by a Drill

Dubbed by the National Science Foundation as a modern-day journey to the center of the earth, a $250 million project uses a drill to explore the San Andreas fault.


"Who won? Who won?" Britain's coxless four was the answer. Matthew Pinsent used all his power and experience to secure his fourth Olympic gold medal in a photo finish after a six-minute, nip-and-tuck tussle with Canada.


Protesters with black hoods and bandanas covering their faces showered police with rocks and beer bottles Saturday, before the heavily armored officers drove them back with water cannon and tear gas during a rally against an upcoming Group of Eight summit.


Bengals fans gather in the Paul Brown Stadium tundra this Christmas Weekend to get a glimpse of what might have been and what they hope will be when Tom Coughlin brings his Giants into the


Vivendi's Universal Music has agreed to   buy BMG Music Publishing for 1.63 billion euros ($2.1 billion)   in a long-expected deal that makes the world's biggest seller   of recorded music also the largest in music publishing.


A lawyer is to meet two of four Britons held in Guantanamo Bay - but will not be able to say anything about the visit.


Alitalia, accordo raggiunto. Epifani: Â«Intesa miracolosaÂ». Ora ...

Â«A fine settembre le casse di Alitalia si saranno prosciugate e la capacitÃ  di credito sarÃ  ridotta a zeroÂ». CosÃ¬ lâamministratore delegato di Alitalia Giancarlo Cimoli disegnava ieri lo stato della


SEC says it charges former NextCard execs of fraud

The US Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday it brought fraud and insider trading charges against former top executives of bankrupt credit card issuer NextCard Inc.


The nation's most famous broadcasters confirm job losses and problems voting on interactive shows


Troops on Alert in Tense Lebanon After Hariri Killing

Lebanese troops were on alert across the  country on Tuesday as the assassination of former Prime  Minister Rafik al-Hariri in a car bomb blast raised fears of a  political crisis and rekindled raw memories of civil war.


President  Bush says he will reach out to allies abroad and sceptics at home, in his first radio message since re-election.


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A margine della presentazione del nuovo tecnico del Parma Domenico Di Carlo, il presidente Ghirardi ...


NEW YORK  - Three days after the controversial finale of "The Sopranos," the two creators of "Lost" on Wednesday promised that their hit ABC drama would not conclude in similarly murky fashion.


Arts, Briefly : Milwaukee Arts in Transition

Edo de Waart has been appointed the next music director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as the unanimous choice of a 10-member search committee composed of an equal number of musicians and board members.


Scientists from the US Geological Survey report that small earthquakes have registered about once a minute for the past several weeks.


Protestant Leader: IRA May Disarm on Sly

A key Protestant leader in Northern Ireland on Wednesday warned that the Irish Republican Army may resume disarmament in secret, rather than allow the process to be photographed as demanded by Protestants.


The Free Presbyterian Church is to elect a successor to Ian Paisley, its moderator for almost 57 years.


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The leader of the former Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, sets up a new political movement in Russia.


Families in Acid Drama ; Faiths IN OUR CITY POLLUTION: Big Clean-Up After Factory's Toxic Spill

By Dale Williams  A HUGE clean-up operation was mounted in the Black Country after 60 people were evacuated and families warned to keep windows shut following a major acid spill.   A cloud of white fumes floated over part of Tipton at about 8am yesterday.


Doctors took about an hour Tuesday to separate 7-month-old conjoined twins who were fused at the lower back.


Tories will use a Commons debate to raise pressure for an immediate inquiry into the Iraq war.


LA jury clears Allergan, doctor in Botox case

A Los Angeles jury on Friday cleared a celebrity dermatologist and Botox-maker Allergan of claims that they poisoned the wife of former Hollywood movie studio head Mike Medavoy with injections of the wrinkle cure to cure headaches.


AUSTRALIAN Andre Stolz was celebrating his sudden elevation from pauper to prince in world golf yesterday and, appropriately, his wife was whooping it up with just as much gusto.


Microsoft's "Halo 3" game launches amid spectacle

Microsoft Corp  began its midnight sales of "Halo 3," the acclaimed alien shooter game that it hopes will widen its lead over Sony Corp  in the battle for industry dominance.


Israel Soldier Killed in Gaza Strip Attack- Arab TVs

An Israeli soldier was killed and another wounded Wednesday in an attack on a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip, Arab satellite televisions said.


Microsoft Expands Program on Source Code

Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available.


Illness coincides with slump in US presidential poll ratings as tactics and friend's arrest hit chances


A 16-year-old Spaniard has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing and transporting dynamite used in the 11 March Madrid train bombings.


Putin arrives in S.Africa on historic visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin  arrived in South Africa on Tuesday, starting a historic two-day  visit on Tuesday which will see Russia stepping up investment  in the country.


Tom Cruise's film company is close to an agreement with the striking Writers Guild of America, reports say.


Survey Finds Church-Going Americans Less Tolerant

Church-going Americans have grown  increasingly intolerant in the past four years of politicians  making compromises on such hot issues as abortion and gay  rights, according to a survey released on Saturday.


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Andrea Capone, centrocampista 26enne svincolato dal Cagliari, è in prova con il Celtic Glasgo...


WHITTIER, Iowa - A wild turkey who lived life in the fast lane near this eastern Iowa town has died doing what he did best - chasing cars.


Experiments Point to New Way to Combat Alzheimer's

Researchers may have hit upon a strategy to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease -- although the technique has only been tested in the lab at this point.


Roma, 11:42 - NUOTO, EUROPEI; AZZURRI: INTEGRATI MARIN E TUMIOTTO

Il ct Alberto Castagnetti, in visto degli Europei di nuoto in vasca corta in programma ad Helsinki d...


IBM Launches New RFID And Sensor Software

The software, developed by IBM's new Sensors and Actuators business unit, is designed to help businesses collect and act on data from RFID and other sensor-based technology.


Indonesia's forests threatened by logging, palm oil

It's one of the few countries that still has vast swathes of tropical rainforests left.


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Premature babies who receive morphine may grow up to be more sensitive to pain, a study on rats suggests.


They look cute, but they can kill A teddy bear dropped into a pool in a New Hampshire fish farm managed to kill 2,500 trout, The Mercury News reports.â¦


Shares of the Web search giant leapt 15.43 percent yesterday, on the heels of a 6.33 percent spurt the previous day, even as the broader financial markets continued to retreat.


com October 8, 2004, 10:24 AM PT. This fourth priority's main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


French security forces arrest 20 people suspected of being members of the  Basque separatist group, Eta.


Empoli, 19:37 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: PICCOLO PER PRATALI, DUBBIO POZZI-SAUDATI

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NEW DELHI -- Two bombs rigged to bicycles exploded yesterday in the town of Malegaon in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, killing 31 people and injuring 125 more, most of them Muslim worshipers leaving a mosque after prayers.


Fiat and General Motors run into the  final hours of a long dispute on Tuesday with investors betting  GM will pay Fiat to drop an option to sell its car division to  its U.S. partner.


Affirm the law in Iraq, even as the law is curtailed

The Iraqi interim government's declaration of a state of emergency for 60 days on Sunday is understandable at one level, in view of the upcoming January elections and the current wave of attacks that have killed 60 Iraqis in just the past two days.


Iraq may already be in a civil war or just on the brink of one. But whatever it is, the focus is Baghdad, where all aspects of life are ever more disrupted by sectarian violence and its people ever more weary and afraid.


Cruise meets fans at launch of Afghan-themed film

Film star Tom Cruise spent more than two  hours signing autographs and greeting fans in London on Monday  at the world premiere of his new movie "Lions for Lambs,"  Hollywood's latest examination of U.S. foreign policy.


Supermarket promo is for real, more or less

Local supermarket chains are telling the truth, but not the whole truth, with their 10 for $10 deals.


The Formula 1 teams say that the British Grand Prix is saved but the owners of Silverstone, the British Racing Drivers' Club do not yet have a deal with Formula One Management.


Via libera trasferimento del controllo di Stretto Messina


With the final seconds running off and trailing by 2 points, Latin Academy was not able to get close enough to foul Laniece Langford, and the senior guard ended the game the way she has spent the better part of her four-year career: Ball in hand, leaving defenders hopelessly in pursuit.


Zidane wins World Cup's best player award

France captain Zinedine Zidane, sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi late in Sunday's World Cup final loss to Italy, won the Golden Ball award for the tournament's best player.


North Carolina powered its way back to the College World Series finals, hitting four home runs to support Adam Warren and two relievers in a 7-4 victory over Rice on Thursday night.


World War I ended nearly 90 years ago, only a few of its U.S. veterans are still alive, and about a decade ago, its monument was closed after years of neglect and deterioration.


Australia veterans want apology from Japan PM Abe

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is  set for a rocky appearance before Australia's parliament with  war veterans on Tuesday calling for an apology over Japanese  war crimes and environmentalists demanding an end to whaling.


Appeals to Blair over UK hostage in Iraq

The family of a British hostage captured in Iraq has appealed to the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, to intervene to try to save his life.


Although Microsoft has recommended consumers turn on Windows' Automatic Update feature to get Windows XP Service Pack 2, PC makers are reminding Windows XP users to do their homework before installing the security update.


Tough Campaign Ahead for Bush's Australian Ally

Ending months of speculation, Australian Prime Minister John Howard has called an election for October 9, when he will become the first of the three


'Moment of decision' for talks on Ulster

The Prime Minister arrived for talks on the political future of Northern Ireland yesterday determined for a deal to be struck. Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, the Irish


Ten activists seized for orchestrating rallies against price rises last year face seven years in prison


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Matt Bradley scores the tiebreaking goal with 2:53 left, and the Capitals end a three-game skid by beating the Lightning, 3-2.


Ya'alon: IDF is in advanced stages of preparation for Gaza pullout

The army is in a very advanced stage of preparations for a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and four small West Bank settlements in 2005, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Lieutenant


Beryl Named 'Tech Titan,' One of Fastest-Growing Technology Companies in North Texas

DALLAS, Sept. 5  /PRNewswire/ -- The Beryl Companies was just named one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North Texas by the Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC).


MLB and Yankees Pledge Donations to Tsunami Relief

Major League Baseball and the players  association will donate $1 million to the Indian Ocean tsunami  relief efforts, commissioner Bud Selig said on Friday.


Michael Cooper opened his first day as head coach of the Denver Nuggets in a team meeting, giving each of his players a frank assessment of what their roles will be now that he's running the show.


SEATTLE Amazon-dot-com says things are running normally again on its Web site after a sometimes sluggish Monday. A spokeswoman says the world's largest Internet retailer began experiencing "a slowness" Monday morning.


Democrats Find Promise in Western States

Western Democrats gather here on Saturday with two major tasks: interview candidates for head of the Democratic National Committee, and chart a course to improve the party's prospects across this mostly red-state, pro-gun region.


Opposition activists in Zimbabwe vow to stage a rally despite an official ban on political protests.


In a final bid to be eligible to qualify for the Olympic Games, Oscar Pistorius is challenging the ruling that stated his carbon fiber prosthetic blades gave him an unfair advantage.


With Fourth Win, Miller Climbs Atop World Cup Standings

His hip so sore he questioned if he could ski, Bode Miller wins the super combined Sunday in France, taking over first place in the World Cup overall standings by doing so.


A Chilean court strips former ruler Augusto Pinochet of his immunity over the murder of his predecessor as army chief.


Ivory Coast Opposition, Plead For Help Against Attacks

Rebels and opposition politicians in Ivory Coast have pleaded for international help as attacks against them by the military and supporters of President Laurent Gbagbo continued for a second day Friday.


Sir Richard BransonÂs pledge, estimated at $3 billion, appeared to be the largest individual commitment of money made to avert climate change.


President Emile Lahoud on Thursday appointed staunch pro-Syrian politician Omar Karami to form the next government, replacing billionaire Rafik Hariri in a move that consolidates Syria's hold on Lebanese politics.


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Sept. 17, 2004 - Ralph Nader is back on Florida's ballot probably for good this time. The Florida Supreme Court ruled 6-1 Friday that he can run as the Reform Party presidential candidate in the November election.


Extra doses of flu vaccine made available in county

SAN DIEGO - San Diego County health authorities today received from the state an additional 24,000 doses of adult flu vaccine â-o be distributed to those considered at high risk for complications from the illness.


About 150 employees were briefly evacuated from the headquarters newsroom of The Associated Press on Tuesday after a staffer opened an envelope containing an unknown white powder.


3 Police Officers Hurt in Netherlands Raid

Suspects holed up in a house under police assault Wednesday threw a hand grenade, injuring three officers conducting the terrorism-related raid.


German Chancellor SchrÃ¶der will travel to Afghanistan next week despite a rocket attack near the German embassy in Kabul. The attack came a day before the country's first free presidential elections.


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LOS ANGELES  - When this new Pussycat Dolls reality series was announced last year, an executive with the CW used the phrase "female empowerment" to describe its essence. When you see scantily clad young women singing and gyrating together on a stage, the feminist ideal is what first springs to mind. Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan would surely concur.


Sunshine Daydream, With Pointed Point of View

âSmiley Face,â about a pot-addled would-be actress stumbling through a long, weird day in Los Angeles, is a contradiction in terms: a âstonerâ comedy with a purpose.


TUESDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDayNews) -- Specific molecular events that cause a cell to switch from active growth to a permanent halt of growth -- a state called senescence -- have been identified by scientists at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.


HONG KONGâChina's Communist Party has completed its first peaceful transfer of power, announcing the retirement yesterday of Jiang Zemin as chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission.


Convicted loyalist leader Johnny Adair is released from prison in Northern Ireland and flown to Manchester.


Best Buy to open in Mexico this year: CEO

Best Buy Co Inc.  Chief  Executive Brad Anderson said on Tuesday that the electronics  retailer plans to expand into Mexico in 2008.


DVD Copy Control Association ponders further restrictions Buying a DVD and then copying it for use on your PSP, iPod or laptop could soon become impossible, if the DVD Copy Control Association gets its way.â¦


A US hypersonic experimental scramjet, the X-43A, clocked up a test flight on Tuesday at a world record speed 10 times faster than sound, NASA said.


Is more desire for sex worth risk to the heart? The FDA says no

Many women, both surgically and naturally menopausal, probably were disappointed last week when a Food and Drug Administration advisory group recommended holding off approving a new libido patch to rev up womenâs low sex desire.


Verizon to Extend Fiber Optics to Parts of Six Eastern States

Verizon announced plans to start introducing fiber-optic connections for residential phone and data services in six Eastern states.


Rosie O'Donnell Will Not Be The New Price Is Right Host

Rosie O'Donnell met with The Price Is Right producers last week to discuss taking over for Bob Barker. The deal died when Rosie refused to move from Nyack, New York, where she lives with her wife and four kids, to work in L.A., where the show is filmed...


Spain's prime minister calls for international efforts to resolve divisions between the Western and Muslim world.


Digital Veteran Taking Reins of Philly.Com

By Gloria Campisi, Philadelphia Daily News  Mar. 9--Eric Grilly, a leader in the newspaper industry's move into the  digital age, has been named president of Philly.com, it was announced  yesterday.   Brian P.


The leaders of four Scottish councils lobby the UK Government over the future of the Black Watch regiment.


The New York Yankees asked the commissioner's office to award them a forfeit over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after they failed to arrive in time for Monday's game because of travel problems due to Hurricane Frances. It was a request that had no chance of being granted.


After a week of heavy storms in parts of the United States, the weekend will end rather tranquilly, as no major outbreaks of precipitation are expected.


It was the interviews made by Victor Conte, head of the BALCO lab in California, that led International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge to set up a disciplinary commission to investigate accusations Marion Jones used performance-enhancing drugs


NTSB Cites Lax Safety Controls, Pilot Error in Ariz. Drone Crash

Sophisticated computer systems on a 10,000-pound unmanned drone were no match for its pilot's failure to follow a checklist when confronted with a computer glitch.


The US State Department says there could be more terror attacks in Saudi Arabia in the coming days. The warning comes a day after militants blasted their way onto the grounds of the US Consulate in Jiddah.


Roddick blasts away, but has praise for Nadal

Andy Roddick rocketed a 152 mile per hour serve past Rafael Nadal in his first service game Friday night, tying the US Open record he set Tuesday in the first game against Scoville Jenkins Jr.


Rain, Flooding Hinders Asia's Tsunami Relief

BANGKOK, Thailand  - Heavy rains and fresh floods  disrupted aid to Asia's tsunami-hit villages Sunday as the U.N.  refugee agency started a 400-tonairlift as part of a $2 billion  relief operation to save millions struggling to survive.


Pro wrestler Benoit passed drug test in April: WWE

Professional wrestling star Chris Benoit, who killed his wife and son before taking his own life earlier this week, passed a random drug test in April, the head of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. said on Thursday.


Romania's Nastase, Basescu to Face Runoff, Polls Say

Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase hasn't received enough votes for an outright win in the first round of presidential elections and will need to face Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu in a runoff, exit polls said.


US House presses CIA to join military in rejecting torture

The House of Representatives has adopted a bill requiring US intelligence agencies to renounce all forms of torture by following explicit rules set out by the US military.


Schools Reopen in Aceh One Month After Tsunami

One month after an epic tsunami ravaged southern Asia, children and teachers in Indonesia's worst-hit Aceh province on Wednesday made an emotional return to school, where thousands of desks of classmates and colleagues sat empty.


Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived on Sunday for his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories in 18 months, signaling a new push for Middle East peace following the death of Yasser Arafat.


When the film based on Chris Van Allsburg's delicate and haunting children's book "The Polar Express" plays in its own backyard, it has the purity of virgin, new-fallen snow.


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TODAY PAKISTANI President Pervez Musharraf will break yet another of the promises he has made to his country and the world since seizing power in a 1999 military coup against an elected government.


JAPAN'S Mizuki Noguchi foiled premature British celebrations to win the women's marathon today, beating world record-holder and scorching favourite Paula Radcliffe.


Filmmaker exposes cutthroat high school musicals

The filmmaker who shot  the controversial wrestling documentary "Beyond the Mat" is  turning his attention to the cutthroat world of high school  musicals.


WASHINGTON - The number of Americans living in poverty increased by 1.3 million last year, while the ranks of the uninsured swelled by 1.4 million, the Census Bureau reported Thursday.    It was the third straight annual increase for both categories...


Life has improved for American women over the last 40 years, but big inequities persist, and they vary substantially by state, according to an assessment released Tuesday.


With the fanfare of military music and a jump by paratroopers from the 101st Airborne Division scheduled to mark the event, the Army will open an amputee center today at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in an attempt to better rehabilitate the troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan who have lost...


The Claim: If Possible, Avoid Hospitals on Weekends

Many public services are less reliable on weekends. But does that apply to medicine as well?


Excerpts of Bryant's interview with investigators

Excerpts from a published transcript of NBA star Kobe Bryant's interview with Eagle County sheriff's investigators Doug Winters and Dan Loya the night after a 19-year-old employee of a Vail-area resort told police he had sexually assaulted her.


MOSUL, IRAQ - US and Iraqi forces began an offensive Tuesday aimed at securing the northern city of Mosul, which has been partly overrun by insurgents.


Hoyer Harshly Reviews Remarks Made by Moran on Pro-Israel Lobby

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer stopped just short of calling fellow Democrat James P. Moran of Virginia an anti-Semite on Tuesday and urged Moran to recant comments about a pro-Israel lobbying group.


Hybrids didn't keep up with the rest of the auto industry's offerings in the weeks before the November election, but resurgent fuel prices should keep the gas-electric cars popular. In Autopia.


What's Weirder Than a Black Hole? Maybe a Naked One

Some black holes may not be black at all, but "naked singularities."


US and Iraqi forces close in on Najaf shrine

Iraqi forces today joined US troops in the battle with rebel militia in the holy city of Najaf. There was fierce fighting as the joint forces moved to within 200 metres of the Imam Ali shrine, where militiamen


Ispat, LNM, ISG merge to form world's largest steelmaker

Dutch steel groups Ispat International and LNM Holdings, both run by Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal, said they had agreed to merge with US International Steel Group to form the world's largest steelmaker.


Human Frailty and Pain on Bostonâs Mean Streets

With âGone Baby Gone,â Ben Affleck has taken a satisfyingly tough look into conscience, to those dark places where some men also go astray.


Bob Knight Resigns as Coach of Texas Tech

There was no hint that such a change was coming. He will be replaced by his son, Pat, a Red Raiders assistant.


Genes Tied to Bad Reactions to Antidepressant Drug

Variations in two genes may increase the likelihood that a person will report suicidal thoughts after taking an antidepressant, researchers reported Thursday.


CAO seeking help from CNPC for oil crisis

China Aviation Oil or CAO has appealed to China National Petroleum Corporation or CNPC to prevent the aviation oil supply shortage in the 100 airports it serves.


Recounts, run-offs to mark races in 2006

It's Nov. 8, the day after the election. The costliest and nastiest campaign for control of the House in history is .... not yet over.


Barclays Capital sued for Â£50m over bond loss claims

Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm of the UK banking giant, is being sued over claims it failed to properly manage a portfolio of bonds.


VIENNA In a largely symbolic decision, OPEC agreed on Wednesday to increase its formal production ceiling by 1 million barrels a day, underlining the group's resolve to bring down high oil prices.


Ukraine Challenger Predicts Mass Cheating in Vote

Liberal challenger Viktor Yushchenko  predicted on Friday that Ukrainian authorities would resort to  mass fraud to ensure victory for the establishment candidate in  an increasingly tense weekend presidential poll.


"Batman Begins," which opens in American theaters on June 17, is the product of a startlingly British alignment of talent and location.


Microsoft moves against spyware with Giant acquisition

Microsoft has purchased Giant Company Software, a small anti-spyware software company it hopes will shore up its security defenses.


Return of the Ring: son completes new Tolkien epic

An unfinished book by the late J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the Lord of the Rings, has been completed by his son Christopher and will be published early next year, he said.


Roma, 17:28 - CALCIO, MASTELLA SU CASO AMAURI: CORDONE CON ULTRAS VA RECISO

Presa di posizione del ministro della giustizia Clemente Mastella, dopo che il basiliano del Palermo...


A 49-year-old man is charged with murder after a neighbour is fatally stabbed in the back in a dispute.


Global Aids fight hit by changing spread of epidemic

Aids is spreading in quite different ways in different parts of the world - making it harder to treat and prevent infection - according to the annual UN report on the disease published yesterday.


New NOW Web Sites Put Your Voice on Front Page

The Journal Sentinel and Community Newspapers Inc. have just launched four more community Web sites filled with local news, opinions and information, bringing the total number of NOW sites serving the metro Milwaukee area to 15.  The new sites serve St.


Hungarian PM wins praise from Blair on Iraq

Hungary's prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsany was thanked by British counterpart Tony Blair ( news - web sites ) for his support and understanding over Iraq ( news - web sites ), as Budapest pulled its troops out ...


Microsoft has announced that it is planning to distribute the low cost stripped down version of Windows XP in Russia, sources say.


Ex-Enron executive testifies about cover-up

The first witness in the first Enron criminal trial testified this morning she believed those higher up than both she and the Enron accountant now on trial were in on an effort to hide illicit


Missing Counselors Found Shot to Death on Sonoma County Beach

The bodies of two camp counselors who have been missing since last weekend were found shot to death on a Sonoma County beach. The bodies of 22-year-old Lindsay Cutshall of Ohio and 26-year-old Jason Allen


U.S. to seek indictments of ex-BP traders: reports

The U.S. Justice Department is  expected to seek indictments of up to four former BP Plc   traders as early as Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported  in its online edition on Wednesday.


Cristian Guzman, Jose Guillen,,Chad Cordero and Zach Day along with General Manager Jim Bowden will sign autographs Tuesday afternoon at ESPN Zone downtown.


The net and video games are becoming essential tools for political activists.


Charges reinstated against Canadian in Guantanamo

A U.S. military appeals court on Monday reinstated terrorism charges against a Canadian prisoner held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp for more than five years.


JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- The fugitive former CEO of software company Comverse Technology Inc. was granted bail by a Namibian court Tuesday while he awaits extradition to the United States to face charges for allegedly manipulating stock options.


The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission voted 3-2 on Tuesday to adopt a rule that for the  first time will require hedge fund advisers to register with  the agency and submit to SEC examinations.


University of Massachusetts football coach Don Brown has eschewed comparisons between the school's 1998 national championship team and the current edition, which will play Appalachian State tonight for the Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision (formerly 1-AA) national title.


"In his meeting today with the Vice-President of India and later with the leader of Opposition, President Putin categorically rejected the interpretation given by some newspaper reports on his remarks yesterday about veto powers in an expanded Security


(sh) - The Bush administration strategy for an exit from Iraq depends heavily, perhaps even solely, on training enough Iraqi soldiers and police to secure the country for a handover to an elected Iraqi government.


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Warner's Iraq Remarks Surprise White House

The G.O.P. senator has created a delicate situation for the White House just one month before the election.


Man charged with knife at Clinton office

A man with a knife was arrested inside a campaign headquarters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton in Decorah in northeast Iowa, police said Wednesday.


Research suggests that companies bought by private equity firms are not massive destroyers of jobs.


Of the votes received by proxy and from shareholders in the room at a stormy extraordinary general meeting last night, 62.5% were in favour of the resolution.


Oracle Corp. chief Larry Ellison is girding for a showdown with business applications software leader SAP AG and becoming more friendly with frequent rival IBM Corp. as his software company seeks higher profits from its recently completed takeover of PeopleSoft Inc.


Health matters: New county AIDS cases in women alarmingly high

Today, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day. This annual global event is dedicated to remembering the victims of AIDS, learning more about the devastating effects of the disease and reaffirming the commitment to fight it.


Ireland Launches Crackdown on Internet Scams

Ireland's crackdown is an effort to tackle rogue autodialler programs and modem hi-jacking. "In many cases, the consumer will only realize they have fallen victim when they receive their phone


Dollar weakness poses growth risk: OECD chief

Excessive weakening of the U.S. dollar could lead to interest rate hikes in the United States, Europe and Japan and hurt global economic growth, OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria said on Monday.


By AARON C. DAVIS SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Democratic lawmaker has abandoned her heavily ridiculed campaign to make spanking a crime, acknowledging that the idea would get whacked even in California's sometimes whimsical Legislature.


Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in the Gaza Strip, was freed on Wednesday after a deal between the ruling Hamas Islamists and the al Qaeda-inspired clan group that kidnapped him in March.


American Motherhood and the Question of Home Birth

âThe Business of Being Bornâ is a passionate ground-level examination of home childbirth.


Liz Claiborne plans to shed 16 apparel brands: WSJ

U.S. apparel company Liz Claiborne  Inc.  is seeking to divest itself of 16 of its 36  apparel brands, representing $800 million of its $5 billion in  annual revenue, The Wall Street Journal Online reported on  Wednesday.


Minnesotans Sing in NJ Rep's 'Don't Hug Me'

Playbill - The goofy musical comedy, Don't Hug Me, seen regionally, makes its "tri-state debut" at New Jersey Repertory Company's Lumia Theatre in Long Branch, Dec. 7-31.


Bush Spending Little Time at White House

If you're looking for President Bush, don't bother searching the White House. Bush has not spent a full day in Washington since Aug. 2 — roaming the country rather than staying in the Oval Office as he seeks a second term.


Thai Prime Minister Applauded for Tsunami Response

Hands-on activism in the midst of the worst natural disaster has earned Thaksin plaudits even from some of his critics.


Roma, 18:29 - CALCIO, LAZIO; ROCCHI: ORA NON SENTIAMOCI APPAGATI

Il rischio è quello di sentirsi appagati e di mollare. Tommaso Rocchi vuole che la Lazio rest...


Apple, China Mobile call off iPhone launch talks

Apple Inc  and China Mobile   have called off talks to launch the U.S. firm's  popular iPhones in China, dashing speculation the device will  hit the country's store shelves soon.


Israel opts for low profile in Arafat burial

SuIsrael said it would let the Palestinians bury their leader Yasser Arafat at the Muqata, the cramped bombed building in the West Bank town of Ramallah that has served as his headquarters in recent years.


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Judge to Mull UAL Bid to Void Labor Pacts

A federal bankruptcy judge on Friday  agreed to consider a motion by United Airlines UALAQ.OB to  cancel its union contracts to save $725 million a year.


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Swedes Ponder Whether Killer Can Be a Doctor

A prestigious medical school was tipped off that one of its students had been a Nazi sympathizer, released on parole after being convicted in 2000 of a murder.


California Sues E.P.A. Over Denial of Waiver

California sued the E.P.A. on Wednesday, challenging its recent decision to block California rules curbing greenhouse-gas emissions from new cars and trucks.


The Federal Election Commission on Thursday took steps to encourage politicians and contributors to report their own possible violations of campaign finance laws by offering them significantly reduced fines.


Fearing Prosecution by Kremlin, Top Executives of Yukos Leave Russia

Top executives at the Russian oil giant Yukos, including the company's American chief executive and chief financial officers, have left the country.


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US Bombs Mosul Rebels, Guerrillas Kill Top Police

A U.S. aircraft dropped a 500-pound bomb on the northern Iraqi city of Mosul Saturday after guerrillas attacked a U.S. patrol that was trying to capture an insurgent arms dump, a military spokesman said.


Detectives looking for the killer of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in Liverpool release six people they were holding.


Astronaut Charged With Attempted Kidnapping

Lisa Nowak, 43, drove hundreds of miles to confront a rival for the affections of a fellow astronaut, wearing diapers so that she would not have to stop.


The DUP wants to see the devolution of policing and justice, Ian Paisley Junior says.


Going with experience, Hal Sutton named Jay Haas and Stewart Cink as his captain's selections for this year's United States Ryder Cup team.


"Girls of Riyadh" spurs rush of Saudi novels

Saudi Arabia has seen a literary explosion in the last two years after the success of "Girls of Riyadh", a taboo-breaking novel that this month went on sale worldwide in English.


Man Utd still to peak, says Ferguson as Arsenal loom

Sir Alex Ferguson insists his current Manchester United squad has two years to fulfil its potential as they prepare for Saturday's titanic FA Cup fifth round tie against top-flight rivals Arsenal here at Old Trafford.


N.Korea must come clean on uranium project: Seoul

South Korea's chief nuclear envoy on Monday called on North Korea to come clean about its suspected program to enrich uranium for weapons, which has been a sticking point in an international disarmament deal.


A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted New Zealand's capital early Friday, setting off security alarms and frightening many residents, officials said.


Romney pans "Hillary's House of Horrors"

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney offered a verbal tour of "Hillary's House of Horrors" on Saturday, conjuring images of Halloween spook houses to underscore his criticisms of Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton.


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Tribune Sells Hoy New York to Spanish-Language Chain

The Tribune Company sold Hoy New York, its Spanish-language newspaper, to ImpreMedia, a leading Spanish-language publisher.


Brian Lara strikes an unbeaten 196 to put the West Indies in a commanding position against Pakistan in Multan.


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Ozone 'Hole' Recedes, but Danger Lingers

The worst of the ozone hole has pulled back once more to Antarctica this southern spring, leaving behind a shadow of uncertainty for the people living at the bottom of the Americas.


Lake Louise, 22:57 - SCI, CDM; LIBERA LAKE LOUISE: VINCE LA REISCH, TERZA LA FANCHINI

L'italiana Nadia Fanchini ha conquistato il terzo posto nella prima discesa libera della Coppa del m...


Shoemaker Nike's Quarterly Earnings Rise

Nike Inc. NKE.N on Thursday said its  second-quarter earnings rose on strong demand for its namesake  athletic shoes and Converse sneakers.


Legalities Loom Over Passenger Screening

The federal government's latest attempt to improve security checks of airline passengers is prompting privacy concerns here and abroad.


Paris Hilton out of jail for medical reasons

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton was released from jail on Thursday for medical reasons after serving just three days of a three-week term, but was confined to her home with an electronic ankle bracelet for 40 days.


Leader Hezbollah parla ai dimostranti a Beirut


Time Warner sees "download-to-burn" movies in '07

Time Warner Inc. , the world's  largest media company, plans to offer services that let  consumers download movies from the Internet that can be burned  onto DVDs in 2007, its top executive said on Tuesday.


I guess when your shares have already been whacked by a third for bungling your company's introduction of its flu vaccine right at the start of the flu season, receiving a few more indignities


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French voters say 'yes, but' to reforms with election: press

French voters sent President Nicolas Sarkozy a warning over pushing too far and fast with his reform programme by denying him a widely predicted landslide in legislative elections, French newspapers said Monday.


Apple Inc. began selling its iPhone Friday, ending six months of waiting by consumers and rival smartphone vendors.


Political feud sours Mexican independence fiesta

A political feud that has sharply   polarized Mexico's left and right soured the country's most   important national fiesta when two opposing leaders hosted   rival ceremonies ahead of independence day on Saturday.


Tigers Reach Deals with Inge, Sanchez; Munson Free

DETROIT (Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers have agreed  to one-year contracts with utilityman Brandon Inge and  outfielder Alex Sanchez, but third baseman Eric Munson was not  tendered an offer by the club and became a free agent.


Karzai Win Assured as Afghan Poll Count Winds Up

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is sure of  victory in his country's historic presidential poll, but the  result will not be announced for a day or so until the last few  ballot boxes are counted, an official said Monday.


Autism more common in U.S. than thought: survey

Autism is more common in the United  States than anyone had estimated, affecting about one in every  150 children, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and  Prevention reported on Thursday.


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Patriots top Jets to go 14-0, Dolphins get first win

The unbeaten New England Patriots won  their 14th straight game, defeating the New York Jets 20-10 in  the wind and rain on Sunday.


Three crewmen missing after tug capsizes

A search operation was launched last night for three crew members missing from a tug boat which capsized in thick fog on the River Clyde.


Most Guns in Homes With Young Kids Not Stored Safely

TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- At your child's next visit to the pediatrician, the usual checklist of questions might include a new one: Do you have a gun in the house?


Fiji's ousted PM leaves the capital as the Pacific island faces international isolation following a bloodless coup.


How Supermassive Black Holes Bind into Pairs During Galaxy Mergers

Picture the Milky Way galaxy -- a disk of stars and gas, a stellar spheroid and an enormous halo of dark matter. It spirals around a black hole that is supermassive-about three million solar masses.


More money couldn't lure Alonzo Mourning away from Miami. It was the fans who convinced him to delay retirement and play one more season with the Heat.


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Oracle exceeds August quarter earnings forecasts

NEW YORK, September 15 (New Ratings) - Oracle Corporation (ORCL.NAS) reported its 1Q FY05 earnings ahead of expectations, despite a 36% year-over-year decline in the company's enterprise application software sales during the quarter.


Massive Anti-Bush Protest Underway in New York

Tens-of-thousands of protesters are marching past Madison Square Garden, in mid-town New York, where the Republican presidential nominating convention begins Monday.


WASHINGTON -- Publicly-traded U S companies must post proxy materials on the Internet and give investors the option of receiving the information online or in paper format, the U S Securities and Exchange Commission said yesterday.


Aristide supporters threaten continued violence in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE - UN peacekeepers and Haitian police have arrested dozens of enraged supporters of ousted president Jean-Bertrand Aristide.


National Park Plans to Cull Its Herd of Elk

Sharpshooters will be used to cull an elk population that roams and sometimes rampages through the delicate national park, according to park officials.


âService packâ installation could be confusing

The long awaited âService Pack 2â for Windows XP has finally been released, not without problems though. If youâve got a good bit of computer experience, then installing


Group names world's most polluted places

TOKYO - Four cities in China, India, and Azerbaijan were added to a list of the world's 10 most polluted places, the Blacksmith Institute said, citing a legacy of mining, Cold War-era pollution, and unregulated industrial production.


Zurigo, 19:04 - CALCIO, BLATTER: IMMORALI GLI STIPENDI DI ALCUNI CALCIATORI

Il presidente della Fifa Sepp Blatter definisce ''immorali'' gli stipendi milionari che molti club e...


Saturday Interview: Knit Tops Are the Next Challenge

James V. OâDonnell, American Eagleâs chief executive, answered the big question: Where is the company, with $2.8 billion in sales in 2006, heading now?


Roma, 10:42 - CALCIO, ARBITRO ROSETTI TESTIMONIAL CAMPAGNA SICUREZZA STRADALE

L'arbitro Roberto Rosetti è il nuovo testimonial di 'BastaUnAttimo', la campagna nazionale su...


Elevated cholesterol may benefit failing hearts

NEW YORK  - A moderately high total   cholesterol level approaching 200 mg/dL is associated with   higher survival in patients with heart failure than levels   below 140 mg/dL, according to a report.


Roma, 15:13 - RUGBY, BERGAMASCO: OBIETTIVO 6 NAZIONI? DIMENTICARE MONDIALE

Mirco Bergamasco presenta la prima sfida degli azzurri del rugby nel Sei Nazioni, sabato a Dublino c...


An inquiry is to be launched after a charity highlighted six deaths of people with learning disabilities in NHS care.


VoIP (define) upstart Vonage has quickly amassed another $105 million from venture capitalists and is looking to Latin America and Asia to accelerate an already torrid growth rate.


Oil prices surged and U.S. stock markets dipped as investors worried about fallout from the assassination of Benazir Bhutto as well as a batch of weak economic data.


The rogue futures trader who cost French bank Societe Generale $7.14 billion had been betting on a much larger scale  -  with tens of billions in fraudulent deals, the bank said Friday


The TUC general council is calling for the minimum wage to increase by 50p an hour from next year.


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Suicide attack kills 13; 7 US Marines die in combat in Iraq

A suicide car bomber linked to al-Qaida killed 13 people just outside Baghdad's Green Zone today, the first anniversary of Saddam Hussein's capture.


Rebels warn Abuja talks may collapse if attacks continue

Sudanese rebel leaders attending African Union peace talks here warned Sunday, during a 24-hour boycott of negotiations, that the conference could collapse because of alleged government attacks in Darfur.


Two men arrested over fatal Cornwall hotel fire

Two men were today arrested on suspicion of murder over the Penhallow hotel fire in Newquay that killed three people, police said


Porto San Giorgio, 23:35 - BASKET, TORNEO ADRIATICO: ITALIA-REPUBBLICA CECA 88-71

L'Italia ha battuto la Repubblica Ceca 88-71 (26-15; 60-21; 72-51) nella seconda partita del Torneo ...


The decision on where to build the  next generation of GM's  Astra compact, sold in Europe  under the Opel and Vauxhall brands, will likely be delayed by  several months, GM Europe Vice President Hans Demant said.


Violence in northern Gaza kills four Palestinians, including young ...

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Witnesses say a ten-year-old girl was one of four Palestinians killed today by Israeli forces operating in the northern Gaza Strip.


President Bush urged lawmakers Saturday to "summon the political courage" to support his top domestic priority, an immigration overhaul that is hanging by a thread in Congress.


Nintendo Raises DS Target on Demand From US, Women

Nintendo Co., the world's biggest maker of hand-held game machines, raised its shipment forecast for its new handheld console by 40 percent for this year on demand from the US and female gamers in Japan.


Revolutionary Guard has thousands of rockets to return fire on 'enemy'.


Productivity Growth Slows; Store Sales Dip

U.S. business productivity grew more slowly in the third quarter than first thought, a government report showed on Tuesday, while chain store sales fell in the crucial shopping week after Thanksgiving.


Nokia scraps plans for HSDPA notebook module with Intel

Nokia says it and Intel are ending an agreement to create 3G cellular data modules for notebooks, saying there is not enough potential.


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Miss Alabama Deidre Downs, an aspiring doctor who put off medical school to compete for the Miss America crown, won it Saturday night...


Korea resolution will help U.N. face Iran

A unanimous U.N. Security Council vote to condemn North Korea's missile launches has set an important precedent and strengthened the powerful U.N. body as it turns to its next challenge: confronting Iran's suspect nuclear program, diplomats said.


Jury recesses for night in Yates retrial

Jurors in Andrea Yates' second murder trial in her children's bathtub drowning deaths deliberated for nearly three hours Monday before being sequestered for the night.


Ziff Davis - Efforts under way to revise the popular GNU General Public License could put additional pressure on Microsoft by the time it tries to push its long-awaited Windows upgrades out the door.


Quiet is broken only by the hum of mechanical diggers

Kham Promnich has been sleepwalking for the past four days. Yesterday, in a trance-like state, he paced up and down the patch of land where his house once stood, as if tracing the perimeters of his shattered life.


Joan Rivers will be missing from the red carpet scene at this year's Emmy Awards show Sunday night, but she'll still be cracking wise about it — on the Web.


College students commemorate Deng Xiaoping online

Students from more than 40 Chinese universities participated in an online forum Sunday to commemorate the birth centenary of late leader Deng Xiaoping.


Blair Will 'Cry Blood' Warn Hostage Executioners

British hostage Kenneth Bigleyâs life was tonight in the blood stained hands of a terrorist who has revelled in severing the heads off two other captives.


Stocks Seen Lower as Oil Hits Record High

US stocks were poised to open lower on Monday as oil prices hit a record high, fuelingconcerns that energy costs will squeeze economic growth.


Torvalds comes out against EU patent directive

SAN FRANCISCO - Three prominent open source software developers, including Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, have issued a statement urging the European Union Council to reject proposed legislation that would codify the practice of granting software patents in the E.U.


Miller Beer Apologizes For Leaving Black Artists Out

MILWAUKEE -- Miller Brewing is apologizing to the black community for leaving black artists off its beer cans celebrating the 50th anniversary of rock 'n roll.


US missile defence gets serious Analysis The US intends a further test of its ballistic-missile defence system, as haggling over budgets and where ground stations will be based continues.â¦


US economy to grow by 3.5 percent in 2005: White House

The US economy is expected to slow to a still-solid 3.5 percent growth pace in 2005, allowing it to trim a record budget shortfall, the White House said.


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Woody Williams to Take the Mound in Game 1 for Cards

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announced on Friday that Woody Williams will be his starter when the team begins the 2004 World Series against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at Fenway Park.


So Nicky Hilton got hitched in Las Vegas. The oddsmakers are already making book on the longevity of her wee-hours nuptials to money manager Todd Meister. (Will they surpass the 55-hour mark of Britney and whatever his ...


Iraqi Sadr Militia Maintain Control of Najaf Shrine, BBC Says

Supporters of Iraqi Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr remain in control of the Imam Ali mosque in the southern city of Najaf after 16 days of fighting with US-led forces, the British Broadcasting Corp.


Londra, 10:51 - CALCIO, GB; AGENTE DESCHAMPS: NESSUN CONTATTO CON NEWCASTLE

Jeannot Werth, agente dell'allenatore Didier Deschamps, smentisce il contatto tra il suo assistito e...


Vitamin E might help elderly fight colds

WHAT THEY FOUND: Elderly people in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities were less likely to develop upper respiratory infections, such as colds or the flu, if they were taking vitamin E supplements.


More Kids at Risk for Future Heart Trouble

THURSDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDayNews) --  More kids are heading toward heart trouble, the American Heart Association reported Thursday in its annual assessment of cardiovascular disease, the top killer in the United States.


Hungary opposition calls off weekend rally

By David ChanceBUDAPEST - Hungary's opposition Fidesz party on Thursday called off its planned anti-government rally at the weekend, which the government had warned would cause week-long violent protests to ...Comment


San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Dustan Mohr dropped a fly ball with two outs and the bases loaded in the top of the 12th inning to allow two runs to score, and the New York Mets went on to defeat the San Francisco Giants 11-9 in the see-saw middle


LONDON -- Britain's homeland security chief, one of the most powerful members of Prime Minister Tony Blair's government, is embroiled in a political sex scandal with his former lover that threatens to torpedo his career.


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Paul McCartney says the inspiration for the title of his latest album, "Memory Almost Full," came from a phrase he saw on his cell phone.


Palestinians flee as Lebanon army set to storm camp

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - About 160 Palestinians fled a refugee camp in north Lebanon on Wednesday as the Lebanese army prepared to launch a final assault against al Qaeda-inspired militants holed up inside.


Bomb explosion at banks kills one in Argentine

One person was killed, another injured when three bombs exploded in a branch bank of US Citibank on Wednesday. A private guard of the bank died and a policeman was injured


Face-Lifts Safe for Healthy Elderly: Study

NEW YORK  - Elderly men and women trying to turn back the clock should not be denied a face-lift based on age alone, according to researchers.


A bevy of area college NBA draft prospects are in Orlando this week for the annual pre-draft camp, hoping to make a good impression.


A bit of bubbly, a few verses of Auld Lang Syne and candidates, candidates and more candidates. It's New Year's Eve in Iowa and New Hampshire.


Forget Mark Cuban. I want the "Monkey Boy"

ABC chose the wrong tech billionaire to participate in its upcoming reality show. If the network really wanted sizzle, Steve Ballmer is the hands-down choice.


UK astronomers are granted a temporary reprieve over their access to two of the world's finest telescopes.


Vietnamese police investigate Catholic priest

Vietnamese police opened an official investigation into a dissident Catholic priest, accusing him of propaganda against the state, a newspaper's website reported Sunday.


Stars rock around the world for climate change

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey  - Some of the world's biggest pop stars from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Madonna performed at Live Earth concerts around the globe on Saturday to urge fans and governments to fight global warming.


Former Lebanese Cabinet minister wounded in Beirut car bombing

BEIRUT, Lebanon: A car bomb exploded in Beirut early Friday, wounding former Lebanese Cabinet minister Marwan Hamadeh and killing his driver, security officials said.


From Associated Press October 01, 2006 2:18 PM EDT STOCKHOLM, Sweden - A Finn who helped mediate peace in Indonesia is tipped to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, while bookmakers favor a Turkish novelist for ...Comment


Lo scontro sul controllo preventivo dei testi dello show

ROMA - Si interrompono le trattative tra Adriano Celentano e la Rai. Secondo quanto apprende l'Adnkronos, il Molleggiato avrebbe giudicato inammissibile il controllo preventivo sui testi del suo nuovo programma previsto per aprile su Rai Uno.


Jerusalem, Oct. 4. (PTI): At least nine Palestinians were killed Sunday by Israeli forces as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas and vowed to "expand" the military offensive in


What's red, white and blue — and made in China? A move is on in state legislatures to ensure that the flags folks will be flying and buying this Independence Day were made on this fruited plain.


ARSENE WENGER last night admitted his Champions League frustration as Arsenal were left facing a nervous scramble to reach the second phase.


Disasters come at a bad time for Japan economy: analysts

The recent series of typhoons and tremors to have hit Japan are likely to hurt the world's second largest economy just as it is showing signs of vulnerability, analysts say.


The Los Angeles Angels haven't given up on catching the Oakland Athletics in the American League West. Garret Anderson homered and Howie Kendrick drove in two runs, helping the Angels beat Seattle 5-3 on Wednesday night and end the Mariners' season-best six-game winning streak.


C'e' molta paura dei reati legati a immigrazione clandestina


New mood in West Asia as Arafat passes into history

The sombre official end to mourning for Yasser Arafat today contrasted with a new sense of optimism in the West Asia after his death.


Rising Tech Company, With New Venture Capital, Moving Headquarters to Austin

By L.A. Lorek, San Antonio Express-News  Feb. 9--One of San Antonio's youngest technology companies, Click  Forensics, just landed $5 million in venture capital, but the company will  move its headquarters to Austin.


Former heavyweight champion John Ruiz will fight Ruslan Chagaev Nov. 18 in a World Boxing Association elimination bout at Dusseldorf, Germany.


US-Iraqi forces attack insurgents in Mosul

US troops and Iraqi government forces stormed the rebel pockets in the northern city of Mosul on Tuesday to retake police stations and restore order there, the US military and witnesses said.


South Africa struggle after being sent in

South Africa struggled to a total of 175 for nine after being sent in to bat in the first one-day international against England at the Wanderers Stadium.


With Polls Looming, Blair Set To Urge Labour Party To Look Beyond ...

BRIGHTON, England  - British Prime Minister Tony Blair goes before his own Labour Party to encourage its rank and file to look beyond the Iraq war and aim for a third term in power in elections likely to be held next year.


IBM will donate 500 patents for free use. Also:  Yahoo joins Google with hard drive search engine & hellip;.  Inconclusive report on cell phones: Are they a health hazard? & hellip;. and more.


Parigi, 17:10 - CALCIO, PSG: CHIUSA AREA DELLO STADIO DEI TIFOSI ESTREMISTI

La polizia francese ha deciso che la Boulogne Kop, l'area dello stadio "Parco dei Principi" che era ...


Gateway Inc. reported a narrowed net loss in the first quarter as it continues to restructure its operations and integrate its acquisition of eMachines.


Sudan Needs Help to End Darfur Crisis - Egypt

Sudan's government has agreed with  African leaders meeting in Libya Sunday to do its best to end  the conflict in Darfur that has displaced about 1.5 million  people, a senior Egyptian official said.


Alaska judge backs rejection of Point Thomson plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska  - The state of Alaska acted properly when it rejected as inadequate a development plan for the long-languishing Point Thomson oil and gas field on the North Slope, a state judge ruled on Thursday.


Calif. Judge Admits Evidence in Jackson Case

The judge in the Michael Jackson child molestation case tentatively ruled on Monday that dozens of items of evidence seized at the singer's Neverland Valley Ranch and a private investigator's office could be admitted at trial.


Internet users may soon see two new domain name suffixes in their browser window: ".post" to identify the postal community and ".


South Korean regulators have widened a probe into Microsoft's local subsidiary over allegations the US software giant violated trade rules by tying its Media Player program to its Windows operating system, the regulators said Monday.


Japan's "team Abe" faces leadership test on reform

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made two things clear during his first week in office -- growth is the key to fiscal reform, and his office will be the center of decision-making.


U.S. Airstrike Hits Fallujah for 4th Day

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A U.S. jet fired missiles Friday in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, the fourth day of attacks targeting the city where U.S...


Woodson's toss leaves Kentucky in a happy state

Andre Woodson threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to Steve Johnson with 28 seconds left and Kentucky shocked No. 9 Louisville, 40-34, last night in Lexington, Ky., the Wildcats' first victory over a top-10 team in three decades.


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"You could not help": Sri Lanka mops up train tragedy

MITIYAGODA, Sri Lanka : Some 400 bodies are still trapped inside the gnarled train carriages hurled from their tracks, which had been twisted like a mobius strip off the ground by the force of the deadly tsunami.


Apple and China Mobile have broken off negotiations to market the iPhone, the cellular carrier confirms.


Oil prices moved back towards record highs tonight amid continued concerns over soaring demand and tight supplies.


Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko will dispense with rallies ahead of the Dec. 26 rerun of Ukraine's presidential election and instead focus on speaking with business people in the eastern provinces who have been largely hostile to the Western-leaning politician.


The UN mission in DR Congo has proof foreign troops entered the country after Rwanda threatened to do so.


LONDON - Manchester United is confident it can catch up nine points on Premier League leaders Chelsea. First it has to win its third match in a row for the first time this season.


Iraq Telecoms Chief Gunned Down in Baghdad

Gunmen killed a senior Iraqi official  on Thursday who had led efforts to restore the country's  war-ravaged telephone network after spending nearly two decades  in jail under Saddam Hussein.


China frees Hong Kong journalist ahead of Olympics

China on Tuesday freed a Hong Kong-based reporter for a Singaporean newspaper jailed for five years for spying for Taiwan after intense lobbying from activists and politicians for clemency ahead of the Beijing Olympics.


Modena, 18:18 - CALCIO, MODENA: ALLA RIPRESA TORNA IN GRUPPO LOMBARDI

Allenamento pomeridiano per il Modena in vista della gara interna di sabato contro l'Avellino: la sq...


War veterans will be able to go to the front of the queue for digital hearing aids on the NHS, say ministers.


Over 80% of people want subsidised fruit and vegetables to encourage healthy eating, a BBC survey has shown.


Danny Dichio scores the only goal as Millwall beat West Ham in a fiery derby at the New Den.


Yash Chopra's new film is poised to become a bigger hit than K3G.


Reaching the limits of space inside the space station

So a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. And the throwing-away - done during a recent spacewalk â-as


Olympics-Exhausted Massu outlasts Fish for gold

An exhausted Nicolas Massu reeled in Mardy Fish in five tortuous sets on Sunday to win Chile their second gold medal at an Olympic Games less than 24 hours after helping them to their first.


With the lighting of a candle for peace in his window, Pope John Paul began Christmas holiday celebrations that posed a new test for his frail health not long after visitors celebrated in Bethlehem.


Pakistan says no to extradite London plane-bombing suspect

Pakistan has told Britain that the alleged mastermind of thwarted bombings of transatlantic flights cannot be extradited until his trial in local courts concludes, news reports said on Friday.Comment


Anaheim moved a game ahead of Oakland in the American League West race Wednesday night while New York moved within a victory of the AL East title.


Second Andre win in a row boosts US gold medal hopes

Andre Dirrell, fighting with a tattoo of his grandfather's face on his back, assured the United States of at least two boxing medals Wednesday by narrowly beating Cuba's Yordani Despaigne to advance to the Olympic middleweight semifinals.


Daily Mail slammed for online bingo hypocrisy

Bonkers for bingo Could bingo really move out of the smoky back rooms of decrepit church halls and onto the internet? The Daily Mail apparently thought so.â¦


Paris Hilton says God has given her a new chance

Imprisoned hotel heiress Paris Hilton has said she believes God has given her a new chance and she plans to stop acting dumb and put her influence to good use.


Fighting rages on in Najaf as peace mission arrives

NAJAF, Iraq : The heart of Najaf was engulfed in fierce fighting as delegates from Iraq's national conference arrived on a mission to coax Shiite militia leader Moqtada Sadr into abandoning his stronghold in the holy city.


Kate McCann interrogata per ore da inquirenti portoghesi


Fund managers say keep cool in volatile market

Stock markets are likely to remain volatile for some time dogged by persistent worries about a U.S. recession and the credit crunch, fund managers said on Wednesday, with Fidelity advising investors to keep their cool.


Mexican Pop Star Trevi Launches New Album

Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi has returned to the music world, launching a new album titled "How the Universe Was Born" just two months after she was released from jail.


Researchers say many languages are dying

When every known speaker of the language Amurdag gets together, there's still no one to talk to. Native Australian Charlie Mangulda is the only person alive known to speak that language, one of thousands around the world on the brink of extinction. From rural Australia to Siberia to Oklahoma, languages that embody the history and traditions of people are dying, researchers said Tuesday.


The U.S. military is investigating whether American soldiers abused an Afghan detainee so badly that he died last year at a special forces base in southeastern Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday.


Very rarely do you come across a film that reflects the moods of the years gone by. KHAMOSH PANI ['Silent Waters'], directed by Sabiha Sumar, is one such film.


Airbus may delay delivery of its A380 airliner by more than a year amid rising production costs.


General Motors and DaimlerChrysler are joining forces to develop a new hybrid powertrain that they claim is more efficient and flexible than current hybrids.


Sosa on comeback trail after signing deal with Rangers

Slugger Sammy Sosa signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, taking a first step toward a return to the major leagues.


Tests on Russian spy's contact find no poisoning

Initial tests on an Italian contact of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko show no sign of radiation poisoning, a British hospital said on Saturday.


Omnifone unveils rival to iPhone, iTunes

Omnifone, a British mobile music company, is unveiling a new music service Monday aimed at cell phone users who crave music while on the go, in the first of what is expected to be many challenges against Apple Inc.'s upcoming iPhone and its ubiquitous iTunes Store.


Stuffed ballot boxes hold up announcement of Afghan poll victory

Election officials fanned out across Afghanistan to inspect several dozen suspicious ballot boxes that are delaying the end of the presidential vote count and the declaration of Hamid Karzai as the violence-weary nation's first popularly chosen leader.


The Bolivian government is sending 700 troops to a tin mine as clashes between rival miners enter a second day.


US Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose 25,000 last week to 349,000, a government report showed on Thursday, with some analysts citing the US Thanksgiving holiday as distorting the data.


Montecarlo, 13:33 - CALCIO, UEFA; PRIMO TURNO: PALERMO CONTRO CECHI DEL MLADA BOLESAV

Il Palermo affronterà i cechi del Mlada Bolesav nel primo turno di Coppa Uefa. Il sorteggio d...


Plans to build a motorway close to one of Ireland's most historic sites are attacked by campaigners.


Bhutto arrives in Pakistan ending 8-year exile

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto ended eight years of self-exile on Thursday, making a comeback that could eventually lead to power sharing with President Pervez Musharraf.


Buy a house, get the electric car thrown in

Porteon is the latest entry into the (s)low-speed vehicle market.


Berger Case Still Roils Archives, Justice Dept.

In a chandeliered room at the Justice Department, the longtime head of the counterespionage section, the chief of the public integrity unit, a deputy assistant attorney general, some trial lawyers and a few FBI agents all looked down at their pant legs and socks.


American Robby Ginepri advanced to the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy in Vienna on Thursday with a 6-2 6-1 win over fifth-seeded Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand.


Movie Review | 'Cashback': Adolescent Concepts of Beauty

Beware films with protagonists depicted as vastly more sensitive than their fellow characters. The result may be a crock like âCashback.â


Most mutual fund managers failed to beat the major market indexes last year, according to a report from Standard & Poor's, reflecting a trend that shows passive investing delivers better returns over the long haul.


Egyptian man pleads not guilty to spying

An Egyptian man charged with spying for Israel pleaded not guilty at the start of his trial on Saturday and said he confessed under torture, a court official said.


Paul Mara's anticipated rematch with Darcy Tucker never materialized Tuesday, but the Bruins defenseman lost a nontitle bout with a pane of glass.


Entry-Level Hires Are Starting Later, Value Old-Fashioned Perks

People who take entry-level jobs are supposed to be young, inexperienced and just out of college.


Cotton Bowl | Missouri 38, Arkansas 7: Missouri Wins With Ease, but Says It Deserved Better

Missouri tailback Tony Temple ran for career-highs of 281 yards and 4 touchdowns on 24 carries to propel the No. 7 Tigers over sloppy No. 25 Arkansas.


Cuban authorities on Tuesday freed dissident writer Raul Rivero, the best known of a dozen political prisoners released over the past few days in a move widely seen as intended to court favor with the European Union.


Mbeki pledges support for women nation builders

President Thabo Mbeki has pledged full government support for young women engaged in nation building. The president was addressing the Young South African Women in Dialogue congress in Saldanha today.


Pace reportedly signs 1-year deal with Rams

Offensive tackle Orlando Pace signed a 1-year contract Sunday night worth $7.02 million as the St. Louis Rams' franchise player, according to the St.


Oprah Winfrey Opens 19th Season with Car Giveaway

Television host Oprah Winfrey had a  surprise for the 276 members of her studio audience when she  opened the latest season of her daytime talk show on Monday --  she gave them all new cars.


OLYMPIA, GREECE -- Great players will walk upon a historic stage today at the Ancient Olympia Stadium.


Fierce clashes between US forces and Shi'ite terrorists

US forces battled insurgents loyal to Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday, killing at least 34 people, including one American soldier, and injuring 193 people, US and Iraqi authorities said.


Japan decided Friday to delay imposing economic sanctions on North Korea, a move the isolated communist nation had said it would consider a declaration of war.


China and Russia challenged the United States at a disarmament debate Tuesday by formally presenting a plan to ban weapons in space Â a proposal that Washington has called a diplomatic ploy by the two nations to gain a military advantage.


A generation of mothers has begun a consciousness-raising that is almost old-fashioned except for the technology involved.


Bush Pledges to Make Changes to Tax Code

President Bush speaks to reporters at his first news conference following his re-election at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 in Washington.


Alternative form of high-speed Internet access makes its way to U.S. homes.


It's no easy task to follow Tom Ford. Stefano Pilati's debut as designer for Yves Saint Laurent was a largely polka-dotted affair, as the top houses wrapped up their Paris shows for the spring-summer 2005 ready-to-wear season on Sunday.


Riyadh says killing of Frenchman was "terrorist attack"

A French national shot dead in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah overnight was the target of a "terrorist attack" according to initial investigations, an interior ministry spokesman told AFP.


BANGKOK, May 30 -- A court disbanded the political party of Thailand's ousted prime minister Wednesday, barring him and 110 party executives from politics for five years for violating election laws.


Nay Myo Latt was taken into custody after writing about the suppression of freedoms following last fallâs crushing of pro-democracy demonstrations, Reporters Without Borders said.


The image-sharing site, acquired by News Corp. last year, is finally making it possible for users to access their photos on their mobile phones.


The theft of copper signalling cable from railways has risen significantly, British Transport Police reveals.


George Mason rolls to a 79-58 win in its home opener against Duquesne. Tony Skinn leads the Patriots with 23 points.


Khartoum, Darfur Rebels Split on Peace Chances

Sudan's government said on Thursday it  hoped to reach a peace deal in talks resuming on Friday with  rebels in Darfur, where the United Nations says one of the  world's worst humanitarian crises has unfolded.


Gunmen seize 3 foreigners from Nigerian oilfield

Gunmen in speedboats kidnapped three foreign workers from an offshore oilfield in Nigeria which was preparing to restart after being closed for 20 months due to an earlier attack, security sources said on Sunday.


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The U.N. mission in Kosovo announced Friday that general elections will be held in the Serbian province Nov. 17, shortly before international envoys report on efforts to resolve the dispute between ethnic Albanians and Serbs over the territory's future.


L'allenatore di Valencia e Chelsea non guidava un club italiano dal 1997Sulla scelta della societÃ  ha pesato la netta sconfitta con la Roma                                            Parma: esonerato Pioli, arriva Ranieri Il tecnico torna in Italia dopo dieci anni


Lenny Wilkens, the NBA's career victory leader who coached Seattle to its only NBA title in 1979, re-joined the team Thursday as vice chairman of the SuperSonics' new ownership group.


The Senate gave final approval yesterday to the most significant corporate tax legislation in nearly 20 years, sending President Bush a 650-page measure that closes egregious tax loopholes, reduces taxes for domestic producers, and doles out tax breaks for interests ranging from tackle box makers to native Alaskan whaling captains.


Blocked China Web users rage against Great Firewall

Yang Zhou is no cyberdissident, but recent curbs on his Web surfing habits by China's censors have him fomenting discontent about China's "Great Firewall".


Super Bowl XLI: On Ryanâs Farm, Memories Fresh and Fading

The image of Buddy Ryan as a gentleman farmer and caring family man are at odds with the nasty public image from the 1980s when his Bears defense smashed through the N.F.L.


Description: Iris Chang, historian and author of the bestselling nonfiction book The Rape of Nanking, dies in California of apparent suicide at age 36.


UNITED NATIONS, New York For years, Kofi Annan was seen at the United Nations as a Mandela-like figure, a statesman who brought a serene sense of personal confidence and institutional steadiness to the task of settling conflict and a person frequently


Turkish Man Squirts Milk From OVer Eye 9 Feet

Ilker Yilmaz might just hold one of the world's most bizarre world records. The Turkish construction worker on Wednesday poured milk into his hand, loudly snorted it up his nose and squirted it 9.2 feet out of his left eye in what he hopes will be recognized as a new world record.


Ind. Woman Suffers Stage Fright at Debate

An Indiana congressional candidate abruptly walked off the set of a debate because she got stage fright.


S.E.C. Warns It May Act On Ex-Officer Of Citigroup

Citigroup said regulators warned the bank that an investigation of its asset management unit could result in an enforcement action against the executive who ran the division.


Two thieves showed up at a London jeweler in a flashy car and made off with an even flashier haul, stealing about $20 million worth of diamonds and gems, the jeweler said Wednesday.


Chancellor Gordon Brown is to announce the UK will write off its share of debts owed by the world's poorest countries to the World Bank.


You've got to travel pretty far to reach an Olympic wrestling match in Athens. Beyond the dusty suburbs, past the tollgates north of the city, high up where the hills are snaked by motorways, you'll find the Ano Liossa Olympic stadium.


His new acquisition - taking his holding from 25.3% to 27.63% - has heightened speculation he will soon make a definite takeover bid.


Blog: The first few folks are congregating outside the downtown San Francisco Apple store, and for some, capitalism has just as much appeal as the iPhone.


Perfect positioning for rejuvenated Jarrett

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The last four years, Dale Jarrett had to watch helplessly as the Daytona 500, NASCAR's crown jewel event, was dominated by the kingpins of restrictor-plate racing at Dale Earnhardt Inc., winners of the last two 500s and three of the last four.


The Suns extended one of the best stretches in franchise history. The 76ers remained stuck in a dismal one, on the trade front and the basketball court. And by the end of the night, Kobe Bryant had yanked the headlines away from both of them with another sensational performance.


ST. LOUIS (Ticker) -- After winning the first two games of the World Series at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox will try to end the St.


Jake Peavy allows two hits and strikes out eight in seven innings as San Diego drubs Tampa Bay, 9-0, Wednesday night.


Heloise shipped along copies of her book, "A Year's Worth of Stain Removal Hints," but that was not enough. The hintful heroine was summoned for personal assistance.


Adrian Mutu on Saturday issued an apology to fans at his former club Chelsea for testing positive for cocaine last month. The Romanian striker, sacked by Chelsea and handed a seven month ban by the English


[News Analysis] Bush and Kerry Still Equal in 2nd Round

While neither party dominated the other in the duel between Senator John Kerry and US President George Bush in St. Louis, Bush appeared more energetic and focused in comparison to the pervious debates.


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Clinton: Woman will be president someday

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, standing outside an abandoned knitting mill that will become the new home of the National Women's Hall of Fame, said Thursday she hopes America is ready for its first woman president.


BBC boss Mark Thompson says the corporation must keep up with change, after announcing nearly 3,000 job cuts.


The Pakistani government says it is negotiating with tribal elders near the Afghan border to save a peace deal.


A leading militant was among three people killed by Saudi security forces on Tuesday, officials say.


Olanda sfida Italia, architettura al Maxxi

Dieci gruppi di progettisti, olandesi e italiani, si confrontano a colpi di compasso dai parcheggi alle cupole e alle case trasparenti. La mostra Holland-Italy a Roma fino al 5 luglio


Bridges Loom as Cash Cow That Nobody Dares to Milk

There they stand, glinting in the sun, hanging off the shore of Manhattan like fruit-laden branches of a money tree: The free bridges over the East River to Brooklyn and Queens.


Arafat to Be Flown for Treatment in France

Seriously ill Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Thursday prepared to fly to France for treatment for a blood disorder as fears grew for the icon of the Palestinian struggle for statehood.


ASU professor's Nobel prize first ever for Arizona

For apparently the first time in state history, an Arizona researcher has won a Nobel prize. But it was Arizona State University officials making the announcement, not the University of Arizona.


Europe helps McDonald's to strong result

McDonald's Corp. posted its strongest quarterly results Tuesday since beginning a recovery more than three years ago, boosted by resurgent European restaurants that contributed to a 57 percent jump in profit.


Riforma dell'Onu, Washington appoggia Roma

L'Italia ha un piano preciso per il graduale disimpegno dall'Iraq, e lo svilupperÃ  sempre in accordo con gli Stati Uniti. E Washington, riconoscendo il carattere particolare dell'alleanza con l'Italia, Ã¨


Negligence by coal mine managers eager to ratchet up output led to a methane blast that killed 101 workers in Ukraine's deadliest mining disaster since the Soviet breakup, the head of an investigative commission told The Associated Press Friday.


Disability, the Insurance That Is Often Sadly Overlooked

Disability insurance coverage can make a big difference in the lives of disabled workers and their families.


VATICANO - AVE MARIA a cura di don Luciano Alimandi - ÂPer Maria a GesÃ¹Â CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Da sempre Dio Padre ha un grande progetto per il creato e in modo particolare per lÂuomo: Egli vuole far nascere e crescere, in ciascuno di noi, il Figlio suo GesÃ¹, affinchÃ© tutti arriviamo Âallo stato di uomo per...


Prima precisazione: Microsoft dovrÃ  attenersi alle scelte europee appena possibile altrimenti tutti i suoi sistemi operativi potrebbero essere dichiarati illegali in UE (con o senza pianti di microsoft) e questo porterebbe al pagamento di cifre come 5


RIAA Sends Out Letters To College Students

RIAA said Monday that it had sent out 408 letters offering to settle with students from 23 universities across the country. The letter offers those who receive it a discounted settlement for staying out of court.


Die-hard Kremlin opponents take protest to streets

ST PETERSBURG, Russia  - Shut out of elections and barred from television screens, Russia's tiny band of die-hard Kremlin opponents now believe street protests are the only way to make their voice heard.


Aftershocks rock New Zealand city after major quake

Aftershocks continued to rattle the eastern New Zealand city of Gisborne Friday after a powerful 6.8 earthquake smashed buildings and left a gaping hole in a street.


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EU Challenges US, Canada Retaliation for Beef Ban

The European Union threatened a World Trade Organization case against the US and Canada if they don't drop $126 million of tariffs, imposed on EU exports in retaliation for a ban on hormone-treated beef.


European and Asian foreign ministers agreed to set a 2009 deadline to complete negotiations on a new international climate change pact to limit greenhouse gases, diplomats said Tuesday.


South Africa is to resume the search for President Mbeki's son, who is assumed to have been killed by apartheid agents.