Nintendo, Sony wage battle for world video game dominance

Sony says its PlayStation 3 is still a contender as Nintendo gleefully vowed on Wednesday to turn everyone into a "gamer" and proclaimed this year a turning point in the industry.


Il racconto di Vanessa Mussini e' credibile e attendibile


Sotto inchiesta le "riappropriazioni" a Roma e NapoliNell'elenco degli inquisiti Nunzio D'Erme e Francesco Caruso                                                  Espropri, stretta sui no global 60 indagati fra Roma e Napoli


'E' necessaria e garantisce l'euro' dice Juncker


'Extremist' held over film-maker's murder

The man suspected of murdering a Dutch film-maker who criticised Islam was known by security services who viewed him as a possible Islamic extremist.


Simpson, dietro le quinte insieme ai papà di Bart&Co

Dopo vent'anni di tv e 400 episodi, la famiglia 'gialla' di Springfield arriva al cinema. XL ha incontrato Matt Groening e la sua banda


Eighth British car bomb suspect held in Australia

Australian police have arrested an Indian doctor in connection with Britain's car bomb plot just as he was trying to leave the country, authorities said Tuesday.


Esportazioni in crescita del 9,7%, importazioni del 5,7%


Argentina Completes Dream Team's Downfall

Bronze is the best the American men can do in basketball, and the reason is simple: A hastily assembled assortment of NBA stars couldn't beat a better team — Argentina. Manu Ginobili scored 29 points to lead his nation to another victory over the country that used to dominate the sport, an 89-81 win in the Olympic semifinals Friday night.


Thai navy rescues survivors from "The Beach"

The Thai Navy has rescued hundreds of tourists and other people from the tiny Andaman Sea resort of Koh Phi Phi, after the island made famous by "The Beach" movie


Mizuho takes near-5% stake in Nikko Cordial

Mizuho, the world's largest bank in terms of assets, is taking a 4.92 per cent stake in Nikko Cordial, Japan's number three securities firm, to become its second largest shareholder after Citigroup.


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Afghan president pardons failed suicide bomber boy

A 14-year-old would-be suicide bomber from Pakistan, caught while on a mission to blow up an Afghan provincial governor, was pardoned on Sunday by President Hamid Karzai.


Apple Takes Another Bite of the MP3 Market

Apple yesterday launched its iTunes Plus service which makes selected tracks compatible with virtually any MP3 player.   Songs from record label EMI's digital catalogue can now be downloaded without digital rights management (DRM) anti-piracy technology.


U.N. court sentences rebel Serb leader to 35 years

The U.N. war crimes tribunal sentenced the former leader of rebel Serbs in Croatia, Milan Martic, to 35 years in jail for ordering atrocities committed while rebel Serbs set up a breakaway state in Croatia.


US killings continue in Falluja and other Iraqi cities

BAGHDAD, October 3.â At least nine civilians died and more than a dozen were injured during bombing raids by the US forces on the populations of Falluja and Sadr City, reported Al Arabiya, cited by PL.


Little Britain star Matt Lucas "marries" his partner in a ceremony in London, ahead of their panto-themed reception.


By Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.  May 31--Unconditional bail has been set at $70,000 for a man accused of robbing a couple at knifepoint a week ago.


Kings' Artest arrested on domestic violence charge

Sacramento Kings basketball player Ron Artest, who was involved in one of the most notorious brawls in U.S. sports history in 2004, was arrested on Monday on domestic violence charges, officials said.


The House Monday approved a $516 billion measure funding 14 Cabinet agencies and funding for troops in Afghanistan, setting the stage for a year-end budget deal with the White House.


Gateway PC Delivers New Motherboard Standard

BTX technology cools down the company's new 700GR desktop.


Iraq will hold national elections on  Jan. 30 to choose a transitional parliament that will pick a  new government and oversee the writing of a permanent  constitution, the Electoral Commission said Sunday.


An ex-employee of the US space agency, Nasa, has pleaded not guilty to charges he falsified reports of safety checks on the space shuttle Discovery.


Security blunder over Musharraf visit to Britain

Police were probing why a top secret file detailing security arrangements for the visit of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to Britain this week was found abandoned on a London street.


Zend Developer Zone: Zend_Controller_Action, Now With Parameters!

On the Zend Developer Zone a new post points out feature that the controllers of the Zend Framework has - parameters on the actions.   Basically, Zend_Controller_Action is the parent of all of the controllers in your application. This controller is what C stands for in MVC, a design pattern used lately in web application development, especially in RIA development.   The post includes a tutorial on using the parameters in an example of a design pattern.


After the dual destructions wrought by the Holocaust and communism, Eastern European Jewish communal life was little more than a memory 15 years ago.


An assassinated anti-Syrian Christian lawmaker was buried on Friday after thousands of mourners marched behind his coffin in east Beirut, waving flags and throwing rice and flowers at his funeral procession.


Parma, 13:38 - CALCIO, PARMA; PIOLI: IL RUBIN E' AVVERSARIO PERICOLOSO

Alla vigilia della partenza per la Russia il tecnico Stefano Pioli analizza i primi avversari di Cop...


Asia Bird Flu Outbreak Spurs EU to Check Readiness

The outbreak of deadly bird flu in  Asia spurred the EU on Monday to check Europe's preparedness  for the spread of a disease that scientists warn may become  pandemic.


Il ministro alla Camera, rivedere contributi ai giornali


New British foot and mouth case confirmed

Foot and mouth disease has struck a new  cattle farm in southern England, the government said on  Wednesday, prompting the European Union to ban British meat,  dairy and livestock exports.


(New York- WABC, October 31, 2004 ) - Controversial singer R. Kelly spoke exclusively to Eyewitness News about his pepper spray ordeal during Friday night's 'Best Of Both Worlds' tour.


Udine, 15:33 - CALCIO, UDINESE: DOMANI CONTROLLO PER BARRETO

L'attaccante dell'Udinese Paulo Barreto sosterrà domani una visita di controllo a Verona per ...


Remote Monitoring Tool Could Ease Burden on IT

Businesses may like the idea of Web-based software that tracks event data and relays it back to a desktop or mobile interface.


Palm plans to close its retail stores in an effort to focus on fewer programs and to compete better, the company says.


Vanguard was formed in 1997 by health care executive Charlie Martin and Morgan Stanley Capital Partners.


A mob in Mexico City beats and sets two police officers alight after mistaking them for kidnappers.


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - An appeals court has granted a new trial to a man convicted of stabbing a potbellied pig, then blurting out in drunkenness that he wanted pork chops...


Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith's resignation prompts speculation about a Cabinet reshuffle.


US Imposes Duties on Shrimp From China and Vietnam

The US Commerce Department imposed duties of as much as 113 percent on shrimp from China and 26 percent on those from Vietnam, siding with American harvesters and processors who claim


Ads Behaving Badly -- An Apology From Wired News

An ad snafu prevents a lot of you from being able to read our site today. Wired News apologizes for the screw-up.


FTC settles with advertiser for spam campaign

An online advertiser that drove traffic to its Web sites by sending out spam with misleading subject lines has agreed to settle a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint charging that it failed to tell consumers they had to spend money to receive so-called free products, the FTC announced Wednesday.The settlement requires Member Source Media to disclose the costs and obligations associated with the advertised products and services, and bars the company from sending e-mail that violates the CAN-SPAM Act, which regulates the sending of unsolicited e-mail. The company must also pay $200,000 in civil penalties, according to the settlement approved Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.Member Source Media -- doing business as ConsumerGain.com, PremiumPerks.com, FreeRetailRewards.com, and GreatAmericanGiveaways.com -- and the company’s owner, Chris Sommer, used deceptive spam and online advertising to lure customers to its Web sites, the FTC alleged.The company used e-mail subject lines such as, "Congratulations. You've won an iPod Video Player," "Here are 2 free iPod Nanos for You: confirm now," and "Second Attempt: Target Gift Card Inside," the FTC said in a press release. The company's Web-based ads contained similar offers: "CONGRATULATIONS! You Have Been Chosen To Receive a FREE GATEWAY LAPTOP."When consumers arrived at Member Source Media's Web pages, they were led through a series of ads for goods and services from third parties.To qualify for their "free products," consumers would have to first wade through pages of "optional" offers. Once they navigated those pages, they had to participate in a series of third-party promotions requiring them to do things such as purchase products, subscribe to satellite television service, or apply for multiple credit cards, the FTC said.Member Source Media's failure to disclose material facts was deceptive and violated the FTC Act, the FTC said. In addition, the agency charged that deceptive subject lines in Member Source Media's spam e-mails violated the federal CAN-SPAM Act.The settlement requires that Member Source Media clearly disclose in its ads and on its Web pages that consumers have to spend money or incur other obligations to qualify for a free product or service. The settlement also requires the company to provide a list of the obligations a consumer is likely to incur to qualify for their chosen item -- such as applying for credit cards or purchasing products.


London: NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal, who is set to control the world's largest steelmaker, has emerged as the richest man in Britain.


Britain's media regulator Ofcom has  launched a review of public service broadcasting to examine how  it should be provided in a world dominated by digital TV and  the Internet.


Survivors fight over right to bury Anna Nicole Smith

Anna Nicole Smith wanted to be buried in the Bahamas, next to her son, and bought a burial plot there, according to attorneys for her longtime companion, Howard K. Stern.


In Topps' buyout bidding, Upper Deck regains the upper hand.


The Indian plunder of Bangladesh's meagre bowling resources continued. After months of drought against more forceful attacks, India had little to fear at Chittagong Stadium.


The question you've always asked is now answered.


AN embarrassing crash into Sydney's Opera House today took the wind out of the sails of a British newspaper's marketing campaign.


InfoWorld - When Intel says its Classmate PC is built to be rugged, the company isn't kidding. This little laptop feels ready to take the worst a 10-year-old could offer.


The architect of âPurple Rainâ knows that in this century, itâs not about CD sales, itâs about music.


Diageo to launch 600 million pound share buyback

British drinks giant Diageo said that it planned to return 600 million pounds (863 million euros, 1.09 billion dollars) to investors through a share buy-back.


Crews worked through the night to fight a wildfire that has blackened nearly 100 square miles and chased scores of people from their homes in the northern Sierra Nevada.


INTERNET users fed up with spam can go on the offensive by downloading a screensaver aimed at hitting junkmailers in the pocket, net portal Lycos said.


Date for Bhuttoâs Return to Pakistan Announced

Benazir Bhutto, an exiled former prime minister, will return to Pakistan on Oct. 18, her party said today.


U.S.-led strike forces seized suspected Shiite death squad bosses in raids Tuesday


Campbell wonder-strike rescues below-par Gunners

Arsenal had Sol Campbell to thank after his thunderous 30-yard drive plundered three vital points for the visitors in a 1-0 win over Portsmouth at Fratton Park.


PASADENA, Calif.   The Mars rover Spirit has developed a problem with one of its six wheels, but NASA officials said Tuesday they believe the robot geologist can continue working.


Hershey co.  on Thursday said it would cut about 1,500 jobs and reduce the number of production lines it operates by more than a third as it tries to streamline manufacturing to improve profits.


Sports Business: YouTube Has New Fans in League Offices

The National Basketball Association announced a deal with the video-sharing site to create an authorized N.B.A. channel and sanction fansâ uploads.


Berlusconi Ally Sentenced to 9 Years in Mafia Trial

An Italian court found a close political ally and business associate of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi guilty of colluding with the Mafia, and sentenced him on Saturday to nine years in prison.


The companies making up the S&P 500 would have to set aside $40 billion this year to fully fund their pension plans.


Oporto, 22:40 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: PORTO-CHELSEA 1-1

Porto e Chelsea hanno pareggiato 1-1 (1-1) nell'andata degli ottavi di finale di Champions League. A...


Supreme Court Limits Lawsuits by Shareholders

In its most important securities fraud ruling in years, the Supreme Court placed a huge obstacle before shareholders looking to sue someone after a stock purchase turns sour.


Experts Confront Obstacles in Containing Virulent Bird Flu

Scientists say they cannot predict how quickly, if at all, the strain may develop the ability to spread easily among people.


NAIVASHA, Kenya  - Kenyan military helicopters swooped to break up machete-wielding mobs on Tuesday as the killing of an opposition legislator stoked bloody protests across the east African country.


Reggio Calabria, 17:57 - CALCIO, LIVORNO; ARRIGONI: BENE PER UN'ORA, SOFFERTO IN 10

Daniele Arrigoni commenta cosÃ¬ il 2-2 tra Reggina e Livorno: ''Abbiamo fatto una buona partita, anch...


MARKETS PUT OPEC TO 'TEST'; OIL PRICES TUMBLE AS DOUBTS LINGER ...

OPEC oil producers yesterday said they had already moved to rein in excess supply, a day after doubts over the group's resolve sent prices into a tailspin.


Giants-Pats most-watched Super Bowl ever

The 97.5 million viewers who saw the New York Giants' last-minute win over the New England Patriots made it the most-watched Super Bowl ever and second biggest event in American television history.


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CWL Systems Delivers Centralized Remote IT Services With AdventNet's OpManager MSP Edition

PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 21  /PRNewswire/ -- AdventNet Inc., the leading provider of affordable network management software, announced that Cambridgeshire based CWL Systems has turned to OpManager MSP for managing its customer networks.


Immigration Policies Need Revamping, Panel Says

By Bill Jackson, Greeley Tribune, Colo.  Feb. 23--Immigration policies are a bureaucratic mess and getting farm labor for small farmers is next to impossible.


Russian rocket delivers Christmas presents to space station

A Russian Progress spacecraft blasted off Sunday from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan delivering vital supplies, as well as presents and goodies for Christmas and New Year's, to the International Space Station.


(InfoWorld) - Orange Business Services, the global enterprise networking unit of France TÃ©lÃ©com, has strengthened its footprint in the Nordic and Baltic countries through an agreement with Scandinavian telco TeliaSonera. Under the deal announced Wednesday, TeliaSonera will integrate its IP (Internet Protocol) services in its home Nordic and Baltic markets with Orange's global IP network. The partnership will allow TeliaSonera to support its enterprise customers with international requirements beyond its core markets, making it easier for them to buy services and manage their communications needs though through a single provider. At the same time, Orange Business Services will benefit from a deeper network penetration in northern Europe. Also included in the partnership are mobile communications through the FreeMove international mobile phone alliance with several operators including Orange and TeliaSonera. Newly created Orange Business Services, which incorporates numerous former France TÃ©lÃ©com including Equant, operates in 166 countries and serves more than 220 customers.


My TV Guide allows viewers to enter their favorite shows, channels and celebrities on their on-screen cable program guide.


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon unveiled on Tuesday an accelerated timetable for his planned pullout of the Gaza Strip and said it should win parliamentary approval in early November.


Indonesia Police Make First Embassy Bombing Arrest

Indonesian police have made their first arrest over a car bombing outside the Australian embassy last week, detaining a man they said on Friday had helped their top suspect to prepare for the attack.


Appuntamento previsto tra fine marzo o ai primi di aprile


'Final chance' Iran-EU nuclear talks to continue on Thursday

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani and European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana will on Thursday continue talks billed as a final chance for the Islamic republic to agree to a nuclear deal offered by world powers.


Terrell Owens insists he's not looking back at his brief stint with Baltimore, even if the next chapter between the Eagles' receiver and the Ravens has yet to be written.


A leading figure in the effort to minimise the impact of disease in developing countries has been knighted.


Monster and all, 'Lost' is a drama for the thinking TV-watcher

Lost is rip-roaring fun, an adventure that's best undertaken if you just sit back and enjoy the ride without thinking about it too much.


MPAA's Disc-Sniffing Dogs Nail Alleged DVD Pirates

Two black Labrador retrievers trained to sniff out chemicals in optical discs assist Queens County and movie industry officials in catching suspected counterfeiters in New York.


NATO to review Afghan mission after civilian deaths

NATO defense ministers will review procedures in Afghanistan on Thursday as part of efforts to halt a wave of civilian casualties threatening to undermine public support for foreign peacekeepers there.


Pound largely unchanged against major rivals

The pound found support from a survey from the manufacturing sector which revealed broad expectations to raise prices over the coming quarter, with intentions at their highest for 12 years.


D.H. Pace expects big ROI from wireless project

A $3 million wireless project at D.H. Pace will bring a big return on investment because it eliminates paper, and can cut down an order cycle from 13 days to a single day.


Rockets blast Cavaliers to win ninth in a row

The Houston Rockets went straight back  to their winning ways after the All-Star break, beating the  Cavaliers 93-85 in Cleveland on Tuesday to earn their ninth win  in a row.


HP said today it plans to buy business process monitoring specialist Bristol Technology to improve its presence in the BTO market.


Russia delivers its first shipment of nuclear fuel to Iran's Bushehr plant, Russia's foreign ministry says.


The great Italian opera singer Renata Tebaldi died yesterday at her home in San Marino, Italy, after a long illness. Tebaldi was considered to have one of the most beautiful Italian voices of the 20th Century.


EDITORIAL: Access to Government Pays Should Be Just the Start

By The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.  May 25--It may soon be much easier to find out how a big chunk of our tax  dollars is being spent.


The survey estimated that 45,000 people continue to die every month, almost all of them from hunger and disease.


La Liga Midweek Wrap: Valencia Move Up As Madrid Are Beaten

Sevilla stunned Real Madrid in the BernabÃ©u, while Valencia moved into second place with a victory over Espanyol and Barcelona extended their lead at the top with a close win against Levante.


CORRECTED: Higher gasoline price seen trimming down Americans

Higher U.S. gasoline prices may slim  more than just wallets, according to a new study from  Washington University in St. Louis.


Federal health officials issued stern new warnings Friday for doctors to more carefully prescribe widely used anemia drugs that can increase the risk of death and other serious problems in patients with cancer and kidney disease.


UK Chancellor Gordon Brown appeals for free trade as he opens talks on the world economy by the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations.


Israel's prime minister refuses to bow to angry settlers' demands for a vote on his Gaza withdrawal plan.


Milano, 15:37 - CALCIO, FACCHETTI; INTER: CI HA LASCIATO UNA PERSONA PER BENE

''Era già Sua la storia. Ora siede sul trono dell'Eternità. Giacinto Facchetti ci ha l...


Nearly 200 mourners gathered Wednesday for the funeral of Scottish former world rally champion Colin McRae and his five-year-old son Johnny who died in a helicopter crash.


Livni: Settlement blocs will be strengthened

The Housing and Construction Ministry on Tuesday published tenders for about 1,001 new housing units in West Bank settlements.


Citibank limits ATM withdrawals in New York City

Responding to ATM robberies, the bank is lowering daily withdrawal limits for all customers as a security precaution.


Insurgents attack a Nato convoy in the Afghan city of Kandahar, killing three civilians, police say.


'Nicotina' Lights New Direction for Arenas Films

When award-winning movie "Nicotina" lights up U.S. screens on Friday, it will mark an unusually wide release for a Mexican film and highlight a novel plan by Arenas Entertainment to distribute films to Hispanics.


Delta aims to start UAL, Northwest merge talks: report

Delta Air Lines Inc  plans on  Friday to ask its board permission to begin formal merger talks  with both Northwest Airlines Corp  and United Airlines  parent UAL Corp , the Wall Street Journal reported on  Thursday.


Medicine Fueled by Marketing Intensified Trouble for Pain Pills

The story of COX-2 drugs is an example of how difficult it is for the F.D.A. to monitor the safety of drugs after they have been approved for the market.


Woking, 15:34 - F1, ALONSO: PRONOSTICO DIFFICILE, NON SO SE RIVINCERO'

A poco piÃ¹ di una settimana dal via del Mondiale 2007 di Formula Uno, il campione del mondo Fernando...


Bourses end flat as US equities lose gains

European equities were little changed on Friday, coming off intraday gains as Wall Street indices lost momentum.


A comprehensive four-year study of warming in the Arctic shows that heat-trapping gases from tailpipes and smokestacks around the world are contributing to profound environmental changes


Postal Experts Hunt for Missing Ballots in Florida

U.S. Postal Service investigators on  Wednesday were trying to find thousands of absentee ballots  which should have been delivered to voters in one of Florida's  most populous counties, officials said.


S. Korea, US agree to step up efforts to resume N. Korea nuke ...

SEOUL - US President George W. Bush and his South Korean counterpart Roh Moo-Hyun have agreed to step up efforts to resume multilateral talks aimed to end North Koreaâs nuclear weapons programme, officials said on Saturday.


Bombs kill 133 in Baghdad, curfew imposed

Six car bombs killed 133 people in a Shi'ite stronghold in Baghdad on Thursday, one of the most devastating attacks since the U.S. invasion and likely to inflame sectarian passions in a nation sliding toward civil war.


Victims of the 7 July bombings suffered from poor emergency planning, according to a government report.


You can strap it around your arms or wind it around your neck while on your morning jog. And while you jog, you can listen to songs, download and store your personal CD albums directly, listen to FM radio


Paolo Galassi nominato nuovo presidente dell'organizzazione


Top nuclear official briefs Majlis committee

TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Iran's top nuclear official went to parliament Monday to brief its National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on the process of work on the country's peaceful nuclear program.


A US company has received more than $1bn in funding to build prototype unmanned fighter aircraft for the American military.


It's the Nazi Era, but It Looks So Familiar

This German documentary gathers some of the products of the German culture industry from the 1930's and 40's into a monstrous and fascinating collage.


Hundreds on the Run Ahead of Western Wildfire

By AARON C. DAVIS  By Aaron C. Davis  The Associated Press   MEYERS, Calif.


Toshiba: integrated HD DVD would 'limit' Xbox experience

Giant denies it's working on a console Microsoft will not build an HD DVD drive into a future Xbox 360 because it doesn't want to "limit the user's experience", an insider at fellow HD DVD backer Toshiba has said.â¦


US Airways Outlines Time Frame for Possible Liquidation

US Airways faces a "high probability" of liquidation by mid-February if the temporary pay cuts it requested are not approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.


Rell Continues Recovery After Cancer Surgery

Gov. M. Jodi Rell will remain hospitalized another day as she recuperates from breast cancer surgery, her staff said Wednesday. Rell, 58, had a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery Monday after she was diagnosed with cancer last week.


The US music industry sues 750 computer users believed to be distributing music illegally over the internet.


23andMe.com's Anne Wojcicki talks about the DNA database and Sergey Brin's support.


Big Brother contestant evicted for racial slur

Big Brother contestant Emily Parr has been removed from the Big Brother house for using a racially offensive word against a housemate.


Ben S. Bernanke said he expected âmoderateâ growth, but that problems in housing had tempered the forecast.


Slovaks and Czechs reject French minister's suggestion over EU funds

The Slovak and Czech governments rejected a proposal by French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy to axe structural funds for new EU members whose taxes were lower than the European average.


Hurricane Henriette pounded  an already flooded northern Mexico with driving rain and  shrieking winds on Wednesday, as local media reported two  fishermen were killed.


Assessing the 'Surge': Hints of Progress, and Questions, in Iraq Data

Military statistics show that U.S. forces have made some headway at protecting the Iraqi population, but there are questions over whether the gains can be sustained.


U.S. House passes extension of child health program

Ending months of deadlock with the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday gave final bipartisan approval to legislation that would temporarily extend the state health insurance program that covers about 6.6 million poor children.


U.S. stock futures little changed before CPI

U.S. stock futures were little changed   on Friday ahead of key inflation data which may shed light on   the outlook for growth and interest rates.


Strategies for Integrating J2EE-Based Applications into a Portal Server Environment

Understand the issues of migrating an application from an application server architecture to a portal-centric architecture.


UPDATE 2-Taser says some UK police approved for stun guns

The shares of stun gun maker Taser International Inc. (TASR.O: Quote , Profile , Research ) soared on Wednesday after the United Kingdom, which does not allow most police to carry guns, said it approved use of ...


CHALLENGES 2007-2008:  Cracks Widen in East Europe

PRAGUE, Dec 29 (IPS) - Ideological issues, corruption and populism pervade  the political culture of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia  and Poland at a time when both economic reform and an improvement  in living standards are being promised to bridge the gap with the  West.


Telephone telepathy - I was just thinking about you

Many people have experienced the  phenomenon of receiving a telephone call from someone shortly  after thinking about them -- now a scientist says he has proof  of what he calls telephone telepathy.


storm the Hanifa mosque. Witnesses said worshippers threw shoes at the troops -- a grave insult in Islam -- and soldiers. forces despite a bloody rout of insurgents in the Sunni Muslim bastion of Falluja.


NASA issues repair plan on shuttle tanks

NASA said Friday that cracks have been found in the insulation of all three space shuttle fuel tanks slated to fly in coming months and could be the reason a chunk of foam debris broke off during Endeavour's launch.


U.S. Treasury debt prices rose on  Friday as the stock market took a dive, but a lack of economic  reports and mixed messages from the Federal Reserve left  investors wary of making any big bets.


Seven doctors face misconduct charges following the inquiry into the activities of Britain's worst serial killer Harold Shipman.


Giuliani Returns to Wall Street as Banker

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph  Giuliani, who made headlines in the 1980s prosecuting Wall  Street financiers, now plans to join the club and build an  investment advisory practice.


AT&T, housing market woes trigger fresh fears over economy

US stocks suffered a late afternoon plunge on Tuesday as downbeat news from AT&T and more trouble in the housing market raised fresh fears over the health of the US economy.


In case you've forgotten about the many magical moments in Janet Jackson's illustrious career, she's ready to remind you of each one — if you buy her new CD.


Monster Worldwide said it had dismissed its general counsel as part of its investigation into past stock-option grant practices.


Outlasting the Competition: Why High Availability is Critical to Midsize Businesses

(Source: Oracle)  Today, businesses of all sizes compete head-to-head for customers, suppliers,partners and - importantly - market share of mind. In order to compete successfully with larger, better-equipped organizations, midsize businesses are looking increasingly at the benefits of implementing fail-safe database management and storage systems. This white paper identifies the key decision factors in making the move to a high availability solution, and how clustered database software from Oracle - Oracle Real Application Clusters - provides midsize businesses with a fault-tolerant, scalable and cost-effective solution to their growing needs.


PepsiCo Inc., the world's second-largest carbonated soft-drink maker, reaffirmed its outlook for 2005 Thursday after rival Coca-Cola Co.


Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy said he will run in France's presidential elections next year, according to comments posted Wednesday on the Web site of the newspaper Liberation.Comment


The Galaxy Zoo project wants the public to help it classify one million galaxies, to aid understanding of the evolution of the Universe.


RUSSIAN ON-LINE NEWSPAPER - Questions are mounting about whether Putin's policies - not only in Chechnya but also the power consolidation drive to stamp out opposition and public debate - are exacerbating the terrorist threat.


A mysterious chamber is found inside the Chinese imperial tomb guarded by the famous Terracotta Army.


NEWCASTLE : Newcastle United have sacked their manager, Sir Bobby Robson, effectively ending the career of one of the most respected and best-loved figures in English football.


French Hospital Officials Call Arafat's Condition "Stable"

French hospital officials say Yasser Arafat's condition is "stable" and has not changed since yesterday. The spokesman for French military health services says the Palestinian leader's "health has not worsened" -- though he would not elaborate.


Serbia-Montenegro approves national defense strategy

The parliament of Serbia and Montenegro approved a national defense strategy Thursday.


The remains are being unearthed as part of an investigation looking for evidence to use against Saddam Hussein in his future trial.


The House voted narrowly Thursday to reverse a ban on contraception aid to groups overseas that offer abortions, challenging a pillar of President Bush's foreign aid policy.


Milosevic Trial Halts; Witnesses Refuse to Testify

Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's war crimes trial was suspended for a month Wednesday to give court-appointed lawyers more time to prepare the defense case after witnesses refused to testify.


FACTBOX-Speakers at Republican National Convention

Following are brief profiles of the main speakers at the Republican National Convention here from Aug. 30-Sept. 2, where President Bush will accept his party's nomination to run for re-election:


Senate Resolves Corporate Tax Bill Delay

Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is shown in Washington in this Nov. 11, 2003, file photo. Known as one of the Senate's more moderate Democrats, Landrieu undertook a fiery defense Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, of military


U.S. stocks rose on Monday as oil prices eased a little and Friday's start-of-quarter buying spree continued into the new week.


Bush Keeps Rumsfeld, Names Kerik; Thompson Leaves

President Bush has asked Defense  Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to stay on in Bush's second term to  keep running the Iraq war and adapting the U.S. military to  face post-Cold War threats like terrorism, a senior Bush  administration official said on Friday.


A body is found in the US state of Alabama, one of four children allegedly thrown into the sea by their father.


Thai Officials Investigate Possible Person-to-Person Bird Flu

Officials in Thailand announced today that a 32-year-old woman had been hospitalized with avian influenza and that two of her family members had already died of a flu


At least three shot dead at Pakistan political rally: police

At least three people were shot dead and an unknown number wounded at an election campaign rally for former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, police said.


Era l'ex responsabile di un centro accoglienza del Catanese


TENGIZ, Kazakhstan  - The Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan is a blend of Western corporate culture and old Soviet ways -- even through it's been years since U.S. oil firm Chevron came to develop it.


Immigration Application Fees to Rise By 80 Percent

The Bush administration will announce an increase today in immigration application fees of more than 80 percent, federal officials said yesterday.


EU Leaders Agree to Cut Greenhouse Gases

European Union leaders reached a broad agreement on an ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gases and switch to renewable energy sources as part of the fight against global warming.Comment


Millions go to MIT, Rice, Texas for energy research

To get grants, be an energy researcher. Leading universities are increasingly partnering with private sector companies to fund research.


Principles Keep Father From Seeing Alou Play

Felipe Alou is a special assistant with the San Francisco Giants, and he said he felt uncomfortable being in attendance as a Giant who has an obvious interest in one of the Mets.


U.S. Report: More Nicotine in Cigarettes

BOSTON -- The level of nicotine found in U.S. cigarettes has risen about 10 percent in the past six years, making it harder to quit and easier to get hooked, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Massachusetts Department of Health.


Drew Tate wasn't about to let the Cyclones break Iowa's heart again. Tate threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns and No. 16 Iowa rallied from a 14-3 deficit to beat in-state rival Iowa State 27-17 Saturday.


A Serb returns to his home in Croatia to find life is a struggle against local discrimination.


There is an apparent link between a commonly used agricultural pesticide and lung cancer, and caution should be exercised when using the product, government scientists say in a study released today.


Oracle finally has control of PeopleSoft

Software giant Oracle has finally taken control of rival PeopleSoft after an 18-month takeover battle. Wednesday, Oracle said that 75% of PeopleSoft shareholders have tendered their shares.


Hilton family planning 'get out of jail' party for Paris: report

Paris Hilton may still have weeks left in jail, but her family is already planning a huge party for when the celebutante walks free, according to US media.


ÂViam scire: Ritratti originali di GesÃ¹, il CristoÂ - Il punto sulla ricerca storiografica e la figura storica di GesÃ¹ mercoledÃ¬ 28 febbraio al Palazzo Lateranense Roma (Agenzia Fides) - LÂattualitÃ  della figura di GesÃ¹, la sua identitÃ  come viene presentata nelle testimonianze del Nuovo Testamento con lÂausilio dellÂesegesi critica, la risposta alle tesi di Corrado Augias e Mauro Pesce in Â«Inchiesta su GesÃ¹Â» e...


Senators find renewed hope after Game Three victory

The Ottawa Senators had begun to doubt themselves after falling into a 2-0 hole in the Stanley Cup finals, but Saturday's victory over the Anaheim Ducks has given them new hope of a fighting chance at a comeback.


United Automobile Workers members at Chrysler approved a new agreement, clearing the way for talks to accelerate at Ford Motor.


Sudan gives militia leader government post

Sudan has appointed Musa Hilal, a man Washington accuses of coordinating Darfur's marauding militias, to a central government position, a move which could undermine peace efforts and anger the international community.


France won't release Arafat's medical records

PARIS -- France has no intention of making Yasser Arafat's medical records public and will leave the decision about what to do with them up to his family, the foreign minister said yesterday.


Samsung, Giorgio Armani team up to develop TVs and mobile phones

Samsung Electronics said it agreed Sunday to develop new premium electronic products with Italian luxury goods designer Giorgio Armani.


Dixie Chicks singer buys $5.6 million home in L.A.

Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines  has paid $5.6 million for a home in the upscale Los Angeles  suburb of Brentwood, the Los Angeles Times reported on Sunday.


Eidur Gudjohnsen earns Chelsea a 1-0 win over depleted Man Utd.


In the home straight, it's still up for grabs

So, it has come to this. After five weeks of coast-to-coast campaigning, dozens of promises and saturation coverage, Saturday's election is still there to be won by either side.


Murkowski Leading in Alaska Senate Primary

ANCHORAGE, Alaska  - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski,  dogged by criticism about being appointed to her job by her  governor father, was leading the state's Republican primary on  Tuesday, her first statewide election.


âMiraculousâ Recovery for Man Who Fell 47 Floors

The man who fell nearly 500 feet is now talking and may walk again, his doctors said.


Thousands of mourners filed past  the open coffin of Luciano Pavarotti in the cathedral of his  Italian hometown on Friday, bidding farewell to the tenor whose  death prompted emotional tributes from around the world.


The Federal-Mogul Corporation, the auto parts supplier that emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, named the billionaire investor and shareholder Carl C. Icahn as nonexecutive chairman on Wednesday.


Israel cluster bomb use in Lebanon "outrageous": U.N.

Israel dropped at least 350,000 cluster   bomblets on south Lebanon in its war with Hizbollah guerrillas,   mostly when the conflict was all but over, leaving a deadly   legacy for civilians, a U.N. official said on Tuesday.


Title-hungry Tiger Woods and Lorena Ochoa were predictably the game's dominant figures in 2007 although the majors produced more than their fair share of surprise winners.


Group claims responsibility for air crashes

A rescuer carries the recorder found in the wreckage of a Russian Tupolev Tu-154, one of two planes to crash after taking off from the same airport 40 minutes apart.


The UN secretary general calls for Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be freed from house arrest.


Court smack down for Russian piracy epic

Perspective regained A tiny Russian software piracy case that ended up pitting Mikhail Gorbachev and Vladimir Putin against Bill Gates has been thrown out of court.â¦


EUROPA/SPAGNA - ÂBisogna evangelizzare il mondo della salute e della malattiaÂ, affermano i Vescovi spagnoli Roma (Agenzia Fides) - La Commissione Episcopale della Pastorale della Conferenza Episcopale spagnola (CEE), ha fatto un appello per evangelizzare il mondo della salute attraverso Âiniziative concreteÂ, in una societÃ  che vive Âuna fiducia illimitata...


A flurry of corporate updates failed to inspire investors today as the FTSE 100 Index slipped back towards the 4700 barrier. Catering group Compass and Rentokil Initial set the tone for the top flight as shares


GAZA CITY, Oct 22: Israel's killing of a top Hamas fighter in Gaza prompted calls for vengeance by the radical Islamic group on Friday, days ahead of a critical parliament vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to evacuate the territory.


The Santy worm, which appeared just before the Christmas holiday and uses search engines to spread, appears to be morphing into dangerous variants, virus experts warned Tuesday.


Tour needs smooth ride after 2006 trauma

Never mind who wins, Tour de France organizers just want their sport to emerge scandal-free from the three-week race which starts from London on Saturday.


Firmware issues delay release of Optimus Maximus keyboard

The Optimus Maximus keyboard developed by Russian designer Artemy Lebedev has been delayed once again, this time by problems with the device's firmware.Art Lebedev Studio had expected the first Optimus Maximus keyboards to ship in late December, but the release date has been pushed back to late February. He blamed the delay on a chip that powers the customizable keyboard."We have chosen a Philips processor that fully satisfied all our requirements. But as it is new as a product for Philips, they still experience some problems with the processor and we are compelled to work with draft documentation," Lebedev wrote this week in a blog post.Customers who have already paid and can't wait to get their hands on the keyboard, which has a tiny, customizable OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screen on each key, can opt to receive a keyboard before the firmware issue is resolved. These keyboards already have "basic functionality," such as the ability to switch images displayed on the keys, but Lebedev said upgrading the firmware later on could be difficult for many users."If you do not have professional skills you may run into troubles installing and updating software," he wrote.The OLED screens used in the Optimus Maximus' 113 keys can be customized by users, allowing the keys to change depending on what language a user is typing in, or which application is being used. Users can also change the font and color of the letters displayed on each key.Lebedev began taking orders for the Optimus Maximus in May, with each keyboard priced at $1,564.In November, Lebedev announced plans to offer several additional versions of the Optimus Maximus that have fewer keys equipped with OLED screens and therefore cost less.The cheapest of these versions, priced at $427, has just one customizable key: the space bar. A version with 10 customizable keys costs $599 and one with 47 customizable keys is priced at $999.Lebedev plans to show off the Optimus Maximus keyboard at the CES show in Las Vegas next month.


Violence in Iraq Still Falling, but Pace of Decline Slows

Overall violence continues to decline in Iraq, although the rate of decrease has slowed since September and a few indicators have actually gone up in recent weeks, according to U.S. military figures released yesterday by the White House.


Bigley's kidnappers may trade hostage for cash

The terrorists holding Ken Bigley hostage in Iraq could be prepared to barter their captive for a ransom, it emerged last night. The Islamic militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has decided that Mr Bigley


Deutsche Bank chief set to walk free in long-running Mannesmann trial

Deutsche Bank chief executive Josef Ackermann looks set to walk free in one of the biggest corporate trials in Germany after prosecutors agreed to drop charges in return for a multi-million-euro (dollar) settlement.


Salary c Â£11,300âÂ£12,500 Location Scotland Company Gleneagles ...

Bernie Ecclestone, holder of commercial rights to the Formula 1 championship, has axed Silverstone from the 19-strong provisional list of venues for the 2005 F1 season.


Two cargo boats sank in Thailand's Mekong River after the water level dropped sharply and exposed hazardous reefs.  The first boat, a Lao vessel, hit a reef and capsized, killing a man and his son, the Bangkok Post reported Monday.


Bush Says World Watching Ukraine Carefully

President Bush said on Friday he hoped the crisis over the Ukrainian elections would be resolved and said the international community was watching closely.


Estrogen therapy in teens can lead to infertility

Scientists in Australia have found a link between estrogen therapy given to teenage girls to reduce their height and fertility problems later in life.


Google Posts Sharp Rise in Sales and Profits

Googleâs blockbuster growth continued, but investors were apparently hoping for even better fourth-quarter results.


The singer from Muse is actually Gwen Stefani. But wait, Gwen Stefani is actually Ricky Martin! In Table of Malcontents.


The Osbournes Head Into Final Season on MTV

British rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his raucous, foul-mouthed family launch the fourth and final season of their hit MTV reality show later this month, the cable network announced on Thursday.


Shandong offers HIV test to previous paid blood donors

East China's Shandong Province is planning to offer free HIV/AIDS tests to people who have been paid to give blood to help prevent the spread of the killer disease.


Update 1: Regulators Suggest Restricted Use of Drug

British regulators recommended Monday that physicians restrict the use of the anti-depressant Efexor because its use could have side effects for heart health and pose other risks that require more careful monitoring than its competitors.


Iran's foreign ministry spokesman on Sunday dismissed as a "media game" recent reports of a secret arms deal with Syria allegedly made in return for an agreement that Damascus would not hold peace talks with Israel.


The home theater sets are the first to include integrated DVRs. In Gear Factor.


Vijay Singh win more than 10 million US dollars in one season

Singh ended the five-year reign of Tiger Woods as world number one in September, defeating Woods in a man-to-man duel for the Deutche Bank Championship title to confirm his supremacy.


Beckhams announce third baby is on the way

British pop singer Victoria Beckham announced on Sunday she was pregnant with her third child. The 30-year-old and her husband, England football captain David Beckham


Memphis forward Pau Gasol was in the starting lineup for the Grizzlies' game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, his first action since breaking his left foot in the world championships.


AFRICA/CAPO VERDE - Nomina del Direttore nazionale delle Pontificie Opere Missionarie CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Il Card. Ivan Dias, Prefetto della Congregazione per lÂEvangelizzazione dei Popoli, in data 20 dicembre 2006, ha nominato Direttore nazionale delle Pontificie Opere Missionarie in Capo Verde per un quinquennio (20...


(InfoWorld) - Italy has become the latest country to clamp down on phishing, with authorities there arresting 26 people for an alleged scam to swindle bank customers. According to a statement by one of those arrested, the scam involved sending fraudulent e-mails that appeared to come from Poste Italiane, the country's postal operator, which also offers bank accounts, insurance and loans, according to a news release (in Italian) from the Guardia di Finanza, which handles financial crimes. The e-mails urged victims to hand over sensitive financial information, which was then used to draw money from their accounts, the finance authority said. Eighteen of those arrested are Italian citizens, with the remainder from Eastern European countries. Phishing scamsÂ are generally difficult to trace, since the fraudulent e-mails are often sent from computers that have been hacked. Those computers may also be in different countries than the hackers and the victims. But fraud management officials from Poste Italiane and the finance authority monitored transaction papers used to empty the accounts, initially in the Milan area and then throughout the country, they said. Countries around the world have been trying to clamp down on phishing as the number of Web sites used to entrap victims continues to increase. Police in Japan made theirÂ first arrest for phishingÂ early last year. The person was accused of illegally obtaining IDs and passwords for Yahoo Auctions and using them to resell goods worth tens of thousands of dollars. At around the same time,Â authorities in Bulgaria arrestedÂ eight people for phishing scam that targeted users of Microsoft's MSN service. Phishing-related arrests have also been made in the United States. Â


Mourners gathered Tuesday for the cremation of a Dutch filmmaker allegedly slain by a Muslim extremist in an act that led to a string of retaliatory attacks against


Five U.S. soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb attack on their patrol in Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Friday, bringing this month's death toll for American forces in Iraq close to 100.


Weird black and white moon Cassini has sent back a mountain-load of work for its mission scientists, having shot literally hundreds of pictures of Saturn's moon Iapetus on its fly-by this weekend.â¦


Chrysler talk sends Daimler to 5-1/2-year high

Shares in DaimlerChrysler  rose more than 4 percent to their highest level since August 2001 on Monday amid continued speculation it could sell or spin off loss-making U.S. arm Chrysler.


Optimism as North Korea readies for nuclear talks

North Korea heads into talks with the region's main powers this week with signs the impoverished state may be ready to agree to an initial deal over demands it stop building a nuclear arsenal in exchange for aid.


A "family values" group trying to clean up Hollywood employs a determined computer dialer named Cammie, which manages to annoy people from coast to coast. In 27B Stroke 6.


US panel recommends stronger warnings on antidepressants

WASHINGTON - Antidepressants should carry the strongest type of warning about the higher risk of suicidal behavior in children and teens who take the pills, a US advisory panel said Tuesday.


Saving Your Land While Protecting the Beavers: Despite Nuisances, They Play a Beneficial Role

By Shawn Cetrone, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Sep. 17--SHERRILLS FORD -- Judy Krueger woke to a "loud whoosh" in the middle of the night last month.


Sembra una normale 'bionda', non contiene tabacco


Apre le cerimonie per il 61/mo anniversario della Repubblica


Carr's Three-Point Shooting Helps the Eagles Stay on Top

Garrison Carr scores 24 points and sets an AU record for three-pointers in a season Wednesday as American holds off Bucknell, 68-64.


Bush rescues No. 1 USC with big-play touchdowns

LANDOVER, Md. -- Reggie Bush came out of the backfield to give USC a new big-play receiver. The tailback caught three long touchdown passes to help the top-ranked Trojans beat Virginia Tech 24-13 in a sloppy


Barcelona reveal they are interested in Spurs striker Freddie Kanoute.


print and SBC Communications have reached an agreement to give their customers access to each others' wireless data networks, the telecommunications providers plan to announce today.


TOKYO Nissan Motor said on Thursday that a shortage of steel would force it to halt production temporarily at three of its four auto factories in Japan, a highly unusual step the company said was made necessary in part by a surge in demand for steel from


Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned North Korea on Monday it will face consequences if it test-fires a missile thought to be powerful enough to reach the West Coast of the United States.


Iraqi Sunni and Shiite delegates made progress at secret peace talks in Finland, negotiators said Tuesday, cautioning that their Northern Ireland-inspired agreement would have to be endorsed by top leaders in Baghdad to have any chance of succeeding.


Building and plumbing firm Wolseley sees profits fall after it is hit by the downturn in the US housing market.


âMy First Timeâ is a new Off Broadway play in which four actors recount stories about peopleâs first sexual experiences.


NEW YORK - A fresh upturn in oil prices left stocks mixed Friday even as a satisfactory report on durable goods orders provided new evidence that the economy might be gaining traction. Downbeat outlooks from a pair of microchip makers weighed on tech stocks...


Movie Review | 'Mr. Woodcock': Gym Class Becomes Boot Camp

Between Billy Bob Thorntonâs wry performance and Tami Reikerâs nuanced photography, you half-expect âMr. Woodcockâ to deliver more than formulaic laughs.


French jobless rate falls to 8.9 percent

The French unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent of the workforce in July, its lowest reading since March 2002, from 9.0 percent in June, the employment ministry reported.


Some folks in line today for Apple's new toy are bent on destruction.


Two rockets slammed into the Sheraton  hotel in central Baghdad on Thursday night, temporarily  overshadowing a pledge by a Shi'ite Muslim militia to disarm.


Termina il periodo di transizione, non avranno piu' valore


Oil leapt to a record high for a third day on Monday, surpassing $93 as investors bet on another U.S. interest rate cut this week, the dollar struck new lows and Mexico briefly halted one-fifth of its oil production.


Windows Vista Not Playing Well with IPv6

Early adopters of Microsoft's new OS report problems with its implementation of a long-anticipated upgrade to the 'Net's primary protocol.


Nuovo balzo giunto a scadenza contratto consegna ottobre


Top Directors See the Future, and They Say Itâs in 3-D

If some prominent Hollywood directors and an Irish rock band have their way, moviegoers en masse will soon be wearing newfangled 3-D glasses.


ADV: Distance Learning Directory - Online Degrees

Bachelor, Master and Post-Grad degrees online from accredited colleges and universities. Business, Education, IT, Healthcare, more. Browse by degree or program. Request info and get started today.


United Microelectronics Corp. — the world's No. 2 producer of made-to-order chips — on Wednesday reported that its third-quarter net profit more than doubled on year as shipments of chips for mobile phones and other gadgets increased.


Science and Health: Hamburgers May Be Tainted With E. Coli

Twenty-one people in eight states may have fallen ill after eating hamburgers possibly contaminated with E. coli, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The Topps Meat Company, based in Elizabeth, N.J., announced a recall on Tuesday of boxes of frozen hamburgers. The recall affects 331,582 pounds of frozen beef patties and 21 products distributed nationwide. Illnesses were reported in Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. A list of the recalled products is at www.toppsmeat.com.


Consider anti-reconnaissance tools Hurwitz & Associates has been running an IT security campaign: "AVID: Anti-Virus Is Dead" for some time. The argument is based on the principle that blacklists of signaturesâsmall files that contain a unique string of bits, or the binary pattern, that identifies all or part of a virusâdo not, and cannot, provide adequate protection against viruses. This is because the signature files can only be written once a virus or other form of malicious software program has been identified. When a new malware program is discovered, the race is on to write a signature file for protecting against that virus. It's like putting a plaster on an open wound, rather than taking care not to get cut in the first place.â¦


The US says it has been told by North Korea that it has closed its nuclear reactor at Yongbyon.


So what's the deal with that number sequence &#151; 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42 &#151; on ABC's serial drama "Lost"? The truth is, it indicates the points during each episode's hour when the network takes a commercial break. No, that's not right.


Department of Anatomy, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DY, United Kingdom.


A Republican senator is holding up a Michigan judge's nomination to the federal bench because she reportedly helped lead a commitment ceremony for a lesbian couple four years ago.


Il ministro degli Esteri all'Internazionale Socialista


Several thousand Jewish settlers rally against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Gaza withdrawal plan.


Els still has major ambitions after l million pound payday in ...

Ernie Els has another 1 million pounds and a World Match Play record all to himself. But he wants more. And top of the South African's agenda for 2005 is to try to win the Masters and US PGA titles.


To avoid a letdown, Jagodzinski won't let up

The Boston College football team is beginning Phase 2 of its season - a string of nonconference home games against Army, Massachusetts, and Bowling Green - with the attitude that its 3-0 start against ACC opponents Wake Forest, North Carolina State, and Georgia Tech is part of the past.


Proximity linked to vivid 9/11 memories, study finds

A study of people who were in Manhattan on September 11 indicates that personal involvement may be crucial in forming a "flashbulb memory," a memory of a shocking, public event, researchers said on Monday.


Pakistan sends troops to guard wheat supplies around the country amid fears of a massive shortfall.


Alcuni manifestanti portati via su bus e cellulare


Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Santa Clara, Calif.,-based Sun will acquire SevenSpace in an all-cash transaction for an undisclosed amount.


Thieves steal Picasso painting in Brazil

Ignoring works by Matisse, Renoir and Van Gogh, thieves homed in on just two paintings Â one by Pablo Picasso and another by Candido Portinari Â in the first successful heist in the 60-year history of Brazil's premier modern art museum.


Parliament challenges conservative appointee Wednesday. PARIS For a man belittled months ago as an obscure weakling, Jose Manuel Barroso is stirring up a lot of trouble.


North Korea slams U.S. ahead of nuclear deadline

North Korea, facing a looming deadline in a nuclear disarmament deal, blamed the United States on Monday for hurting the prospects for peace on the Korean peninsula with plans to attack the reclusive state.


Arrest Made in '86 Death: Teen Died in Fire at Mobile Home

By Robin Fitzgerald, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Sep. 21--Information provided to sheriff's investigators in May has led to an arrest on a capital murder charge in a D'Iberville teenager's death 20 years ago.


CIME TEMPESTOSE: PRIME TIME RAIUNO DA DIECI MILIONI

ROMA - La seconda e ultima puntata di 'Cime tempestose' incolla alla tv 9.922.000 spettatori (36,31%) e lascia all'esordio di Teocoli su Canale5 4.690.000 spettatori (18,65%). Con 'Affari tuoi' sopra i dieci


Lee Teng-hui arrives in Japan for visit amid protests from China

China lashed out at Japan yesterday for allowing former Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui to visit the country despite threats from Beijing that it could damage ties between the Asian rivals.


Diamond Fields scraps deal to buy prospective Finnish diamond project

VANCOUVER (CP) - Diamond Fields International Ltd. has scrapped a deal to buy a prospective diamond exploration project in Finland, but still wants to negotiate on other projects in Africa and Russia.


In calo Parigi e Francoforte, in lieve rialzo Londra


Ahead of this weekend's elections in the eastern German states of Brandenburg and Saxony, leading politicians have been calling for voters to turn out and cast their ballots against far right parties.


Hot deal: 1TB External USB 2.0 hard drive for $280

Got backup? How about a new 1-terabyte drive for $70 off the usual price?


Movie and TV Writers Authorize a Call to Strike

Screenwriters by a sizable majority authorized their leaders to call a strike against Hollywoodâs producers as early as Nov. 1.


3Com Lowers Revenue Forecast, Shares Drop

3Com Corp. , a smaller rival of telecommunications equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. , on Friday lowered its revenue and gross margin forecasts for its fiscal first quarter, sending its shares down more than 10 percent.


Chaos at EBay Has Experts Divided on Auction Site's Future

After a tumultuous year, industry insiders have mixed takes on eBay's long-term outlook.


With studios holding on  to their big DVD titles for fourth-quarter release, the third  quarter is ending with a whimper.


Another Manning controls a team's future

This is a rotten time for moral victories. Like it or not, the New York Giants received one Sunday. While their playoff hopes took another hit when their rally


Social network sites are being urged to do more to help young users report online abuse.


Putting to rest all speculations on Sanjay Dutt's future acting plans, his close friend Sanjay Gupta says   Dutt will resume shooting for Alibaug in Mumbai. "Right now I'm in Goa shooting with the entire cast   of Alibaug barring Sanju. But he joins us later in Mumbai to complete his work."


Two doctors on a Delta Air Lines flight from Germany delivered a baby in the aisle of the plane and resuscitated him when he wasn't breathing, officials said.


Silver dental fillings may not harm kids' brains

NEW YORK  - A new study adds to evidence that mercury-containing dental fillings do not harm children's brain development, as some have feared.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it expects a 0.7 percent increase in November sales at its US stores open at least


At its height, the combined AOL and Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) company market capitalization exceeded $350 billion. When AOL used its big, bloated equity to buy Time Warner, the company offered Time Warner shareholders


Conservatives Urge Closer Look at Marriage

"Protection of marriage" is now the watchword for many activists fighting to prevent gays and lesbians from marrying. Some conservatives, however, say marriage in America began unraveling long before the latest gay-rights push and are pleading for a fresh, soul-searching look at the institution.


Sex Offender Banned From MySpace Asks, Why Me?

A convicted and registered offender writes in with his side of the story.


Stefano Lorenzi in Procura 'Ribadito il nome dell'assassino'

TORINO, 16 SETTEMBRE 2004 - "Ho ribadito quanto contenuto nella denuncia che abbiamo presentato". A dichiararlo Ã¨ stato Stefano Lorenzi, il marito di Anna Maria Franzoni, uscendo dalla Procura di Aosta dove


President Bush aims to highlight American drug-fighting aid in Colombia and boost a conservative Latin American leader with a stop in the Andean nation where thousands of security forces are deployed to safeguard his brief stay.


Arrestato figlio 60 anni, diverbi per patrimonio familiare


Hamas scores at the ballot box in challenge to Fatah

Hamas declared itself a significant political force after West Bank local election results were announced yesterday. It was the first time the Islamic movement, branded a terrorist


Free Net phone upstart sues Vonage, Fry's

Net phone service and retailer push misleading products on consumers, Sipphone charges.


By SAMUEL MAULL  NEW YORK - Immigration officials have issued a warrant to detain Yoko Ono's driver, jailed on $250,000 bail on charges of trying to blackmail her for $2 million, while they decide whether the Turkish native is in this country legally.


El Duque walked around the mound muttering unprintable words before the game. Once it started, he made hitters do the same.


Bush paints Kerry as dangerous leftist ahead of final debate

President George W. Bush's tactic heading into the third and final presidential debate this week is to paint his opponent John Kerry as a dangerous leftist who wants to increase the government's role in public life.


Kid Rock has split with his music publishing company, saying he's looking for a partnership with a corporate entity more interested in music than initial public offerings.


A program is helping assess the value of academic and counseling support services for low-income people who  show potential to work in high-growth jobs.


The pace of sales of pre-owned homes  fell slightly in July to a 5.75 million unit annual rate and  the supply of unsold single-family homes hit its highest level  since 1991, the National Association of Realtors said in a  report on Monday.


Nokia, Vodafone push for mobile Java standards

The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer and Europe's largest wireless operator have launched an initiative to simplify Java standards for mobile devices in a move aimed


Survivors Pore Over Photos of Thai Dead, Missing

Jerzy Chojnowski scanned the pictures of bloated and bloodied faces posted on the bulletin board and turned away relieved. "My father was not there," said


Jerusalem - The United States-backed roadmap is the only viable blueprint for peace with the Palestinians, the Israeli prime minister's office said on Wednesday.


Science & environment: Ben Goldacre on dogged academics and a bad week for SSRI antidepressants


Shoes and bags Â such as those seen at Dolce & Gabbana's Milan show Â have become the obvious way to snare consumers while fattening the bottom line.


"Office" co-star Wilson to host Spirit Awards

Actor Rainn Wilson, who  plays tyrannical salesman Dwight Schrute in "The Office," will  host the Spirit Awards, the art-house world's version of the  Oscars, on February 23.


Firenze, 16:57 - CALCIO, SERIE C1/B: SALERNITANA-RAVENNA A PORTE CHIUSE

Si giocherà a porte chiuse, allo stadio Arechi, la sfida di domenica tra Salernitana e Ravenn...


Comcast Expands Troops' Video Greetings to Md.

By Stacey Hirsh, The Baltimore Sun  Dec. 15--Even though Lt. Col. Jim Gribble is stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with the Maryland Army National Guard, his wife in Savage has already seen him several times this week.


Alonso eager to make impact on Anfield return

Xabi Alonso said he is ready to make up for lost time as the Liverpool midfielder prepares to make his long-awaited Premier League return against Portsmouth on Saturday.


Tas university to play role in Saturn mission

The University of Tasmania will be part of a mission to Saturn's largest moon in the new year. The university's two radio telescopes will track the space probe Huygens as it decends into the moon's atmosphere.


Life & style: As Marc Jacobs makes the final preparations for his show he may be feeling a little more anxious


U.N.: Malnutrition on the rise in Darfur

Malnutrition is increasing in Sudan's violence-wracked Darfur region along with lawlessness and the number of people fleeing their homes, a senior U.N. official said Friday.


Microsoft's music download service launches in eight new countries as the software giant bids to takes on Apple's market leading iTunes.


Indian lawmakers have selected the nation's first female president in a vote seen as a symbolic victory for women contending with widespread discrimination, election officials said Saturday.


Lotito lascia Mimmo Caso nel limbo: "Decide il ds. Ma con la Juve ...

"Una buona prova nonostante la sconfitta". Claudio Lotito, il presidente tuttofare della Lazio, ha apprezzato lo spirito mostrato ieri al Delle Alpi dalla sua squadra battuta per 2-1 dalla Juve. Tuttavia la


Cheney Blunder Lauded Anti-Bush Web Site

Vice President Dick Cheney probably did not intend to direct millions of television viewers to a Web site calling for President Bush's defeat but that's what a slip of the domain achieved.


Evaluating technologies Dell has distanced itself from claims apparently made by one its own executives that it is developing a handheld games console to challenge Sony's PlayStation Portable and Nintendo's DS.â¦


On Sunday, Microsoft acknowledged the existence of another vulnerability in Word 2003, though declined to release details on the nature of this new find, other than to say it's different than the discovery of a heap overflow trigger last week by security research firm eEye.


Roma, 18:51 - CALCIO, FACCHETTI; ROMA: GRANDE FIGURA

Anche la Roma si unisce al cordoglio per la morte di Giacinto Facchetti: ''Il Presidente Francesco S...


After losing the first two games to the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals try to make the World Series competitive by winning Tuesday night's Game 3 at home. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Pedro Martinez starts for Boston against journeyman Jeff Suppan, who used to play for the Red Sox. Both are 16-9.


Eurotunnel sees light at the end of 20 years of deep debt

Eurotunnel, which operates the Channel Tunnel between Britain and France, has unloaded half its crushing debt after 20 years by creating a new group freed from the threat of liquidation.


TIGER WOODS wants America to become like Europe - and select their Ryder Cup team over one year rather than two. Following their heaviest-ever defeat, the United States have been accused of shooting themselves


Turkey says Iraqi proposals to deal with Kurdish rebels will take too long to work and more urgent action is needed.


UPDATE 2-Fed's Santomero says rate hikes depend on economy

The Federal Reserve can slow down the pace of interest rate rises if the economy grows less rapidly than it expects, Philadelphia Fed President Anthony Santomero said on Friday.


New Breast Cancer Drug Reduces Relapse -- Study

A new type of breast cancer drug is  superior to the old standard, tamoxifen, in older women and  should now be the first drug used to treat the cancer, U.S. and  British researchers said on Wednesday.


Venues Seek Solutions in Case of NHL Strike

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - With a work stoppage for the  National Hockey League looking more likely with each passing  day, NHL arenas face the prospect of some dark days beginning  in September.


Counterterror experts from 50 countries met in Saudi Arabia to discuss how to combat emerging threats.


It will hurt more next year if it happens because it will be a league game. But there was no disguising the frustration and anger in the Boston College locker room following yesterday's 17-14 loss to Wake Forest.


Police detain a man after officers were called to a house in a West Lothian village amid reports of a siege in a flat.


HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Casey Mears won his third pole of the year Thursday, capturing the top spot for the NASCAR Busch Series Ford 300.


Time Warner Plans to Split Off AOLâs Dial-Up Service

Seeking to cut costs and streamline operations, Time Warner will separate AOLâs Internet access business from its Web site and online advertising business and cut 100 jobs at its corporate unit.


Former alleged Afghan warlord to be tried in British court

A British court is to try an alleged former Afghan warlord in the first case of its kind since Britain ratified a 1988 convention allowing it to try crimes of torture committed abroad, a legal source told AFP.


Vicente Fernandez birdied the final hole yesterday for a 6-under-par 66 and a share of the third-round lead with Peter Jacobsen at 12 under in the Tradition in Aloha, Ore., the Champions Tour's last major of the year. Jacobsen, the second-round leader, shot a 69.


PLO leader Mahmud Abbas on Sunday apologized to Kuwait for the organization's support of the 1990 Iraq invasion after arriving on a landmark visit to the emirate.


It's a big day for AMD, which is launching its Barcelona chip at last. Then Intel comes along with an earnings surprise.


Utley's Big Return Helps Phillies Rout Mets

Chase Utley has three hits in his first game since having hand surgery one month ago, and the Phillies beat the Mets, 9-2, Monday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.


Police have arrested four suspected poachers and recovered a baby mountain gorilla that was stolen from its family in the forests of neighboring Congo, a spokesman said Monday.


Boston Red Sox Team Report - September 24

(Sports Network) - A sensational pitching matchup is on tap at Fenway Park this evening when Pedro Martinez and the Boston Red Sox welcome Mike Mussina and the hated New York Yankees to town for another chapter in baseball's fiercest rivalry.


Billy Joel returns to pop with new single

NEW YORK (Billboard) - After swearing off pop songwriting following his 1993 album "River of Dreams," Billy Joel has returned to the format with a new single, "All My Life."


Crosby inspires Penguins to outdoor victory

ORCHARD PARK, New York  - The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the New Year with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday in the first outdoor NHL game played in the United States.


Cambodia's King Sihanouk ignores appeals for him not to abdicate, as attention focuses on the succession.


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Lithuania, Poland plan 'energy bridge': officials

Lithuania and Poland are to create a joint company to link up their energy grids, a first step in giving the Baltic states better access to the European energy network, officials have said.


A shopping spree before and after Christmas helped many of the nation's retailers meet their holiday sales goals, but heavy discounting to lure customers into the stores came at the expense of profits, Wall Street analysts believe.


Health care record needs cited at an IBM conference

Computerization of health care record keeping remains both a need and a challenge, said IT and health care dignitaries at an IBM-sponsored conference in San Jose, Calif. on Monday.


Spurs edge Cavs to complete finals sweep

The San Antonio Spurs edged out the Cleveland Cavaliers 83-82 on Thursday to capture their third NBA championship in five years with a 4-0 finals series sweep.


Obesity, Child Mortality Slowing U.S. Health Gains

WASHINGTON  - Rising obesity rates and the  number of people without health insurance are placing a drag on  health gains for the American population, according to the  results of a survey released Monday.


Sideways and Jamie Foxx Lead Golden Globe Contenders

The Globes last January correctly predicted eventual Oscar winners in all key categories, including best picture. The road-trip movie "Sideways" is set for Oscar with seven Golden Globe nominations, including


Tesco offers to pay for repairs to cars damaged by contaminated petrol sold at some of its stores.


Baseball Returns to Washington as Expos Move From Montreal

Major League Baseball will return to the nation's capital for the first time in more than three decades next season.


The Appetite for Securities Turns Less Hearty

The underwriting totals for late 2007 reveal just how hard life became for those charged with selling new securities on Wall Street.


Taiwan opposition demands evidence on Chen's "soft coup" allegations

Taiwan opposition leaders have demanded President Chen Shui-bian provide evidence for his repeated allegations that military generals had plotted a "soft coup" in collaboration with rival China to cripple his government.


American Phillips wins men's long jump gold

Dwight Phillips of the United States proved he is the best long jumper in the world this year, winning the men's final tonight with a massive first leap of 8.59 meters at the Olympic Games here on Thursday.


Iraqis vow to fight al Qaeda after sheikh death

RAMADI, Iraq  - Sunni Arab Iraqis and U.S. forces in Anbar province vowed on Friday to keep fighting al Qaeda after the assassination of a tribal leader who worked with Americans to create one of Iraq's few security success stories.


Asian shares are hit amid the growing belief that the US - the region's key export market - is sliding into recession.


Vioxx Recall Sparks Health Safety Concern, Doctors Say

The recent Vioxx withdrawal and testimony from an FDA insider accusing the agency of failing to protect public health are fueling such heightened concern over drug safety that valuable medicines could be kept from patients, doctors said on Friday.


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Hyundai Motor Co. said Friday that it is recalling about 120,000 2004 and 2005 model Elantra sedans because of a software problem with its air-bag system.


Broken steel wires and varying levels of corrosion are found in the Forth Road Bridge's support cables.


"Come Out and Play Festival" to bring together out-of-the-box designers, techno-philosophers and utopian free spirits. Oh, and gamers too. Photos: Playing PacManhattan


The Cardinals' late-season acquisition of outfielder Larry Walker continues to reap dividends.


No Valentines between Open XML, OpenDocument

(InfoWorld) - It may be Valentine's Day but there are no love letters being exchanged between duelling electronic document formats, ODF (OpenDocument Format) and Open XML. Instead, Microsoft, the backer of Open XML, took a public swing at ODF supporter IBM. Microsoft posted an open letter on its Web site Wednesday titled "Interoperability, Choice, and Open XML," signed by two of its general managers -- Tom Robertson, who handles interoperability and standards, and Jean Paoli, responsible for interoperability and XML architecture. In the letter, Microsoft claimed that IBM is attempting to slow down the approval process by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to recognize Open XML as an international standard. IBM declined to comment publicly on the letter, but a spokesman said the company had previously addressed many of the issues raised by Microsoft. In May, ISO approved ODF as an international standard and is currently considering whether to award the same recognition to Open XML. ODF has the backing of such companiesÂ as IBM, Google, Novell, Sun, and open-source players. Open XML is the default file format for Microsoft's Office 2007 desktop applications suite. What has yet to become clear is which document format users will favor -- ODF or Open XML -- or whether they'd adopt a mix of the two. Some vendors, such as Corel, have already announced they're adopting a neutral approach and will support both formats in their software. IT users and governments around the world are expressing interest in open-standard document formats to help ensure continued access to archived information and also free them from having to use Microsoft's Office software. In December, standards body ECMA International voted 20 to 1 to approve Open XML as a global standard and submitted the format to ISO for its approval. The dissenting vote came from IBM, according to Microsoft. "IBM has declared victory in blocking Open XML," the Microsoft letter alleges, claiming that IBM is holding up the standards process in a "blatant attempt" to limit choice in the marketplace designed to favor the vendor's Lotus Notes groupware, which doesn't support Open XML. Microsoft and IBM are the two leading desktop collaboration software vendors with IBM's Notes pitted against Microsoft's Outlook and Exchange software. Microsoft is fearful that ODF may become the de facto electronic document format by default simply because it was first to achieve ISO recognition as an international standard, the letter stated. "In XML-based file formats, which can easily interoperate through translators and be implemented side by side in productivity software, this exclusivity makes no sense -- except to those who lack confidence in their ability to compete in the marketplace on the technical merits of their alternative standard," the letter continued. "This campaign to limit choice and force their single standard on consumers should be resisted." The timing of the release of Microsoft's letter is interesting given that it comes a day after the Oasis standards body announced its approval of a new version of the ODF standard, OpenDocument 1.1. The changes in ODF 1.1 are designed to address concerns voiced by advocacy groups that the previous release didn't meet the needs of people with disabilities. The level of accessibility support provided in ODF 1.1 is now on a par or exceeds that available in other file formats. Â


Great Lakes waters are overdue for cleanup

A panting border collie patrols a steamy Chicago beach, chasing away sea gulls before they can foul the sand. A sign asks beach goers to toss their trash in a bin and change their children's dirty diapers.


Iran's foreign minister urges restraint over a new draft UN sanctions resolution, in a BBC interview.


NATO-led countries to boost Afghan reconstruction

Countries with troops deployed in southern Afghanistan agreed on Friday on the need to build on military gains by boosting reconstruction and improving the lives of Afghans.


An 86-year-old Nazi war crimes suspect faces 164 counts of murder for his alleged part in the killings of Slovak civilians in three villages in early 1945, in what could be one of Germany's last World War II-era trials.


FDA Encourages Radio Tags on Drug Bottles

Viagra, Oxycontin and some AIDS drugs will be among the first to carry radio chip tracking devices under a new Food and Drug Administration


Prosecutors in Russia charge three police officials with criminal negligence over the Beslan school siege.


FDA approves microchip ID for prescription drugs

From production plant to pharmacy, some of the most sought-after drugs will now be tracked by the technology in tiny microchips. It's already getting the green light from law enforcement.


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Fashion Wire Daily - Music references are common on the runway, and of course by now we are used to seeing Pete Doherty dopplegangers in porkpie hats running amuck in dirty clubs, thanks to Hedi Slimane's influence at Dior Homme.


Democrat John Edwards is pondering his future as his tenure as a North Carolina senator winds down, but says even his campaign for vice president fit his view of public service.


Keep an eye on the salsa this Super Bowl Sunday: A researcher inspired by a famous "Seinfeld" episode has concluded that double dipping is just plain gross.


IBM next week will release a major revision of its DB2 database, providing fresh ammunition in the ongoing battle for supremacy in the database marketplace.


The spectacular music launch of Salaam-E-Ishq

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âA master of organization.â Thatâs iPhoto â08

âIf youâre drowning in digital pictures,â gulps Andrew D. Smith (Dallas Morning News), âiPhoto will save you.â  He considers iPhoto â08 âthe best basic photo programâ and loves how it âautomatically groups photos that were shot on the same dayâ into Events. âAssembling photos from a seven-day vacation once required you to drag dozens of photos into a file. Now it only forces you to spend 30 seconds dragging the weeklong sessions together.â Using iPhoto â08, Smith says, he was able to transform âmy library from a Superfund site to a clean room in just a few minutes.â


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France, Spain swoop on ETA suspects, arrest separatist group leaders

Anti-terrorist police arrested the political leader of Spain's armed Basque separatist group ETA in raids in France and Spain that resulted in arms caches and other suspected members being seized, officials said.


On Fed Payroll, Hackers Seek to Save America

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho  - Jason Larsen types in a few  lines of computer code to hack into the controls of a nearby  chemical plant. Then he finds an online video camera inside and  confirms that he has pumped up a pressure value.


M3 Communications Group Inc. Wins International Contest for Roma Logo

Business: 1 December 2004, Wednesday. Bulgaria's leading PR company M3 Communications Group Inc.


Pupils in primary and secondary schools across England lack an overview of history, Ofsted warns.


A Navy surveillance ship that once listened for enemy submarines and hunted for drug traffickers was turned over to scientists Monday to begin a new mission of exploring the world's deepest oceans.


Warner Music Group Corp., home to recording artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Blunt and Daniel Powter, said Thursday its first-quarter profit fell 74 percent due to fewer albums released during the period and soft domestic and European sales. Its shares fell nearly 5 percent.


Two Marines were killed in Iraq's volatile Anbar province, the military said today. A military statement said two Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary


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Deputies were investigating the deaths of a mother and her 18-month-old son as homicides, the sheriff said Friday.


Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza Al Masri arrested

Abu Hamza Al Masri, the radical Muslim cleric facing extradition to the US, was arrested in jail on Thursday on suspicion of terrorist activities in Britain.


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Ailing ATA Airlines' (ATAH) rivals are gearing up for a possible fight over its most coveted asset: its stronghold at Chicago Midway Airport.


FEC to rule on 'soft money' for recounts

Election officials plan to decide before the Nov. 2 election whether congressional and presidential candidates can raise unlimited donations to fund recounts as President


Last year one of the safest to fly in decades

Last year was one of the safest in more than four decades to fly, with just 136 serious accidents occurring around the world, the Aircraft Crashes Record Office (ACRO) said on Tuesday.


Apple Computer has sued three software developers, contending they distributed versions of its OS X computer operating system on the Internet.


Rescued whales head out to sea as scientists blame weather for ...

HOBART, Australia : Rescuers succeeded in saving most of the whales still stranded on beaches in Australia and New Zealand as scientists pinpointed cyclical weather patterns as a likely cause of increased beachings.


Now playing: New Paltalk Messenger screens original Web shows

Paltalk makes the switch from instant messaging platform to video content provider with a reworked chat client, now called PaltalkScene.


Both the main candidates in Mozambique's presidential elections, the general secretary of the ruling Frelimo Party, Armando Guebuza, and the leader of the former rebel movement Renamo, Afonso Dhlakama, expressed confidence in victory when speaking to


Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook share 183 as England post 356-5 and draw the tour game with Western Australia.


A police officer tells the Omagh trial that bodies littered the street after the 1998 explosion.


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All Beyonce Knowles has to avoid are hair care products from Revlon and Clairol.


Carter Is Eager to Fit Into Nets' Schemes

Newly acquired superstar Vince Carter may play his first game for the Nets this Monday.


Another Iraq war spending showdown looms

President Bush and Congress are headed toward another showdown on war spending, this time sparring over nearly $190 billion the Pentagon says is needed to keep combat in Iraq afloat for another year.


Outside Groups Aid Obama, Critic of Their Influence

Despite denunciations of special-interest money, Senator Barack Obama is nonetheless benefiting from millions being spent outside campaign finance rules.


Stocks plunge on fears about China and growth

U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday, pushing the benchmark S&P 500 index down in its biggest one-day drop in almost four years, as a sharp sell-off in China's stock market and weak U.S. data fanned concerns about global economic growth.


Arts & entertainment: Apple gears up to unveil sixth generation of iPods tomorrow.


Ceremonies to mark the 150th anniversary of the Crimean War get under way in Ukraine.


KEY WEST, Fla. - Streets, bars, hotels and shops in this normally bustling island resort town were mostly empty Sunday, even as officials in the Florida Keys said they were "cautiously optimistic" Hurricane Ivan might spare the island chain its worst punishment...


Comedian Al Franken makes Minnesota Senate bid

Comedian and political commentator Al Franken said on Wednesday he will seek the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Minnesota Republican Norm Coleman.


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By AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates  Feb. 15--IBM MEMORY BREAKTHROUGH: IMB says its embedded dynamic random  access memory, or eDRAM, will effectively double microprocessor performance  while remaining power efficient, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.


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Patients who undergo obesity surgery get far more than cosmetic benefits - many also shed fat-related ailments including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, researchers say.    Their report - an analysis of 136 studies - suggests that in some cases, the drastic operations may alter the patient's body chemistry itself and relieve conditions that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure...


So many carp have died in a lake near Toronto that local public works officials have scheduled special pickup days for dead fish.  People living near Lake Scugog, an hour's drive north of Toronto, also would like to know what is killing the fish, the Toronto Star reported.


A FORMER US Marine said today his unit killed more than 30 innocent Iraqi civilians in just two days, in graphic testimony to a Canadian tribunal probing an asylum claim by a US Army deserter.


Authorities close Costa Rica's soccer stadium over tax debts

Saprissa Stadium was temporarily closed by the Costa Rica government on Thursday to enforce payment of tax debts. The soccer stadium, home of the national champion Saprissa club, will remain closed for five days.


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


European soccer authorities opened an investigation into racist abuse by Spanish fans at this week's Champions League game.


African Union mediators order Sudan to halt Darfur offensive

ABUJA  - An African Union commission overseeing the shaky truce in the western Sudanese region of Darfur ordered Sudan's government to halt a two-week-old offensive against rebel forces and to withdraw.


By HOPE YEN  WASHINGTON - The Bush administration asked an appeals court Thursday to step in immediately and dismiss a lawsuit over the government's warrantless eavesdropping program, calling a lower judge's ruling dangerous and wrong.  The Justice Department asked the 9th U.S.


Left-hander Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins won the American League Cy Young Award Thursday. Santana was a unanimous selection by the Baseball Writers Association of America


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The Spaniard will start tomorrowâs race from third position, and expects to run a strong race.


Arafat's Medical Records Rule Out Poisoning

PARIS - Yasser Arafat's (search) medical records show no sign that he was poisoned but are inconclusive, his nephew said Monday.


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SOA features SAP has begun recruiting partner ISVs to its NetWeaver platform update for mobile devices to increase uptake of its applications in the field.â¦


Study sheds light on how Down's prevents cancer

People with Down's syndrome suffer  cancer less than most other people and a study in mice  published on Wednesday gives one possible explanation -- they  produce higher levels of a certain protein.


The armed Basque separatist group Eta says it is ready to enter dialogue with the Spanish government.


Serb festival defies China and reinstates film

Serb film festival officials on  Thursday reinstated a film withdrawn at the request of the  Chinese embassy, after critics accused them of caving into  pressure and imposing self-censorship.


Intel Sees Web Buckling, Invests in New Systems

Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network


Amid the vitriol and accusations, leaders at this year's General Assembly meeting sounded the same note: The U.N. Security Council doesn't represent our interests anymore, and it must be reshaped to reflect the world of 2006, not 1945, the year it was created.


Even though the ship is called the USS Intrepid, it's not without some trepidation that a small armada of tugboats hopes for a second time to pull it free of Hudson River mud.


By The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz.  Mar. 6--Seven people were taken to Valley hospitals Monday night with respiratory problems from a chemical spill at a Costco store in Scottsdale.


Media magnate Rupert Murdoch cancels a TV interview with OJ Simpson and publication of his book.


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Two boys, aged 12 and 15, are attacked by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the street, leaving one in hospital.


Petrova Out, Kuznetsova Advances at WTA Moscow

Russians were winners in four of five matches played Wednesday at the ATP stop in Moscow, with the only upset caused by Italian Francesca Schiavone knocking out No.


Defending champion Nicolas Almagro defeated fellow Spaniard Santiago Ventura 6-7 , 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final of the Valencia Open men's tennis tournament on Saturday. via People's Daily Online


The Senate vote, 89 to 2, ended a debate that began last summer with the release of the final report of the 9/11 panel.


Valencia and Barcelona are the front-runners in Primera Liga after an easy win each today. Champions Valencia, coached by Claudio Ranieri, dispatched Racing Santander 2-0 with goals from Vicente Rodriguez and Stefano Fiore.


Delta Air Lines Inc. formally rejected a bid by smaller rival US Airways Group Inc. and filed its own long-awaited plan to emerge from bankruptcy on Tuesday, valuing the carrier at up to $12 billion.


Vivian Green, a religious historian at Oxford University who was an inspiration for John le Carre's fictional spymaster George Smiley, has died. He was 89.


Sudan has "orchestrated" Darfur crimes: U.N. mission

A United Nations human rights mission on Monday accused Sudan's government of orchestrating and participating in international crimes in Darfur.


Sys admin admits trying to axe California power grid

Homer Simpson-style rage attack A sys admin last week pleaded guilty to attempting to disrupt the power grid in California by shutting down a data centre that managed the state's electrical supply.â¦


DA Won't Prosecute Bishop Accused of Rape

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Sept. 27, 2004 - A district attorney said Monday that he would not prosecute Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Dupre on child rape charges because the statute of limitations has expired in the case.


President Jacques Chirac proposed a compromise Monday to kickstart talks between Iran and the international community, suggesting the threat of U.N. sanctions be suspended in exchange for Tehran halting its uranium enrichment program.


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Three New York theater productions offer contrasting coming-of-age tales.


Fraud and pressure marred Russian election: monitors

Corruption, official pressure on voters and Soviet-era turnout figures were features of Russia's parliamentary election, won by President Vladimir Putin's party in a landslide, independent monitors said on Tuesday.


China to seek end of arms embargo at Sino-EU summit

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will urge the European Union to lift a 15-year-old arms embargo and call on the continent to view China as a full market economy during an EU-China summit beginning Wednesday in the Hague.


French vaccine fuels hope in AIDS treatment Preliminary study ...

French researchers reported Sunday that an AIDS vaccine designed to treat the disease, rather than prevent it, has scored an initial success by suppressing the virus for up to a year among a small group of patients who tried it.


Irvine-based Gateway refreshed its lineup of personal computers yesterday, introducing two new Media Center PCs. The company's 3250X Media Center PC and 7200S Media Center PC both use Microsoft's new Windows


Google Inc has open-soured the entirety of Google Web Toolkit to attract more Java developers to use its programming tools to build Ajax Web applications.


Death of nun shows peril of Amazon activism

Dorothy Stang was one of almost 1,400 people killed in the Brazilian jungle over the past 20 years.


Iran President Vows to Ignore U.N. Measures

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that he considered the dispute over his countryâs nuclear program âclosed.â


Presidents of the Great Lakes region in Africa have signed a declaration designed bring peace to the region.


North Korea marked the 66th birthday of leader Kim Jong Il on Saturday with an appeal for its impoverished people to unite around the strongman amid a deadlock in negotiations over the country's nuclear weapons programs.


NY eateries face new rules on trans fats, calories

New York City's board of health on Tuesday voted to phase out most artificial trans fats from restaurants, forcing doughnut shops and fast-food stands to remove artery-clogging oils from their cooking.


The South Australian government has ordered that the great white shark responsible for killing an 18-year-old surfer yesterday be killed.


Light at end of tunnel for British coal-mining industry

With lights twinkling brightly from their helmets, a group of miners emerge caked in dust from a deep coal-mine in the village of Cwmgwrach in south Wales.


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Imprese, nel 2004 cresce del 7% l'export italiano

Nel 2004 l'export italiano e' cresciuto del 7%. Delle merci che viaggiano oltreconfine il 53% viene venduto nei Paesi dell'Unione europea. Su tutto il territorio italiano sono 460 mila le imprese coinvolte