Suspected Muslim insurgents set off five bombs early Monday in a Thai-Malaysian border tourist town, wounding 27 people, many of them New Year's revelers, an army spokesman said.


Clinton launches drive for women's votes

Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton called Tuesday for the majority of voters — women — to help her break the nation's highest glass ceiling by electing her the first female president.


Few Iraqi Christians Attend Christmas Mass

Only a few Iraqi Christians showed up to celebrate Mass in Baghdad's churches on Saturday because of fears that Islamic militants could launch attacks to coincide with the holiday.


Khmer Rouge tribunal pact OKd in Cambodia

Cambodia's legislature on Monday approved a long-delayed agreement to put surviving Khmer Rouge leaders on trial for atrocities that claimed nearly two million lives during their murderous rule in the late 1970s.


Walking May Protect Against Alzheimer's And Dementia

Walking can reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by a University of Virginia School of Medicine research team.


Firmer start seen for Wall Street as CPI data looms

Wall Street is set for a firmer start to Friday trade, hovering near multi-year highs, as investors shrug off steeper crude oil prices and focus on recent buoyant corporate earnings ahead of key inflation data


2nd Official Dissented Over Pequot Inquiry

Two S.E.C. officials have now expressed serious concerns about how the agency is conducting its inquiry into a prominent hedge fund, Pequot Capital Management.


Red Hat Inc. Tuesday released its latest patch, Update 3, to its flagship server operating system, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. RHEL(Red Hat Enterprise Linux)subscribers can download this latest update from the Red Hat Network.


'Shrek 2' Leads People's Choice Film Nominees

"Shrek 2," the computer-animated  blockbuster about a green ogre's quest for inner beauty, led  the field of film nominees announced on Friday for the People's  Choice Awards, selected by the public.


Networking giant looks to find the old magic by boosting the software smarts of its gear.


Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said he was privately approached about his interest in becoming the NFL's next commissioner.


Aperto primo punto vendita a Hong Kong, in vista espansione


Barry Bonds might get a telephone call from baseball commissioner Bud Selig instead of a handshake if the San Francisco Giants slugger breaks Hank Aaron's home run record. Selig wouldn't say Thursday whether he would attend any Giants games if and when Bonds closes in on the mark.


Three-month-old strike that shut down production of many scripted shows and films may end soon.


Fed to raise US rates to underpin steady growth

WASHINGTON: Another small hike in US interest rates is seen as a certainty when Federal Reserve policy-makers meet on Wednesday - a step on the march toward a level of rates necessary to underpin long-term expansion.


Kenyans vote in close election, violence feared

Guarded by police, Kenyans voted on Thursday in a presidential election preceded by violence, tainted by allegations of rigging and likely to be the closest in more than four decades since independence from Britain.


Sudan Accuses US Over Darfur Talks Breakdown

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


teve Mariucci, coaching in the state of his birth, is an optimist who still leaves tickets at Ford Field for his parents. His Detroit Lions, one of the surprise teams in the National Football


Solo Sailor MacArthur Given Hero's Welcome Home

FALMOUTH, England  - Ringed by a flotilla of fans,  Britain's Ellen MacArthur sailed home to a rapturous welcome  Tuesday after breaking the record for sailing solo round the  world.


Detroit Company Moving Its Base to Dallas

Comerica Inc., a financial services company with assets of $58 billion, said on Tuesday that it would move its headquarters to Dallas from Detroit.


Verizon reverses decision to block text messages

Verizon WirelessÂ has reversed a decision to block text messages on its network from abortion rights group Naral Pro-Choice America after an outcry fromÂ net neutrality advocatesÂ and others.


Colleges Fear XP Downloads Will Cause Jam

Microsoft Corp.'s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the


President Nicolas Sarkozy's ex-wife lost a legal battle Friday to stop publication of a book in which she allegedly called her former husband "cheap" and a "womanizer."


Designer: Christmas Lights on Web a Hoax

DENVER - A man who boasted to reporters around the world that his Web site allowed strangers to turn his outdoor Christmas lights off and on admitted Monday it was an elaborate hoax designed, he said, to spread holiday cheer.


EDITORIAL: Deleting Spam: For Every Gain in the War on Spam, There Remains Plenty of Opportunity for Loss.

By The Roanoke Times, Va.  Jun. 3--Any individual who engages in and profits from the practice of invading and clogging computers with junk e-mail ought to be prosecuted as severely as the concocter of any criminal conspiracy.


Alan Shearer takes part in an impromptu match on a Sport Relief visit to Africa


Ex-Fla. Shock Jock Runs for Sheriff Post

"Bubba the Love Sponge," the shock jock who lost his job when he got too dirty on the radio and was slapped down by the Federal Communications Commission, is seeking a new gig: sheriff.


Brent crude hits a record $46 a barrel, and US light crude hovers just below its all-time high despite reassurances over supply from Opec.


Oil Nears $55 as U.S. Winter Stocks Fall

Oil prices roared up to fresh record  highs on Thursday to end near $55 a barrel, as the U.S.  government reported another fall in heating fuel stocks ahead  of winter.


US Olympic Officials Condemn New Assault on Hamm's Gold Medal

The US Olympic Committee says "outrageous and improper" pressure is being put on gymnast Paul Hamm to give up his gold medal to a South Korean rival.


A Pal to Stars, Mobsters and Other Crumb Bums

A new documentary sets Toots Shorâs rise and long, sad decline against the backdrop of 20th-century American social history.


Injured receiver Robert Ferguson wants to return for playoffs

Wide receiver Robert Ferguson says he hopes to see action in the playoffs. Ferguson continues his recuperation from a clothesline hit Dec. 19 that temporarily paralyzed his legs and


It seems that every time I write about the telecommunications industry, my thoughts slip back to my proud days at the Standard & Poor's Equity Group.


HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers Fare Better

TUESDAY, Feb. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Head and neck cancer patients whose tumors test positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) tend to survive longer and respond better to treatment than those who test negative, a new study says.


Si dice 'prigioniero politico' e 'militante rivoluzionario'


Nearly 100 people turned up at an open casting call for âNotorious,â a biopic of the rapper Christopher G. Wallace, better known as Biggie Smalls or Notorious B.I.G.


MUKERIAN, India  - Two passenger trains collided  head-on in northern India on Tuesday, killing at least 27  people and injuring 60, officials said.


Study: US health costs outstrip pay rise

A healthcare advocacy group says health insurance premiums paid by US workers rose nearly three times faster than average earnings in the past four years.


Bobby Cox's cigar might still stink, but at least his team didn't. The Atlanta Braves manager said he enjoyed his postgame treat a little bit more than usual on Monday, because it was a victory cigar.


Ford Boosts Outlook, Restructures Jaguar

Ford Motor Co. F.N raised its  earnings outlook on Friday due to strength from its financial  services sector even as it announced the end of car production  at a Jaguar plant in Britain and its withdrawal from Formula  One racing.


U.S. stocks rose on Monday as a flurry of corporate deal news fueled optimism about the economic outlook, but caution a day before the Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year limited a broader market advance.


Pakistan Bombs 'Terrorist Camp,' Kills at Least 50

WANA, Pakistan  - Pakistani jet fighters and  helicopter gunships pounded a suspected terrorist training camp  near the Afghan border on Thursday, killing at least 50 mostly  foreign militants.


TV rabbit ears to go digital for the elderly

Pending changes to free over-the-air analog TV may leave the elderly in the dark come February 2009.


Some Microsoft Office File Formats Join Open Specs

Microsoft on Friday said it has added Office binary formats to a list of technologies that are protected against patent-violation claims, answering criticism from some involved in the Office Open XML (OOXML) file-format standards process.


By Balazs Koranyi and Sandor PetoBUDAPEST - Hungarian protesters clashed with police and attacked the state television building to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany in the first such ...


The Zend Developer Zone has a quick post about the arrival of a handy tool for working with simple testing on your PHP script - the phpt generator.   Etienne Kneuss has finally finished his  phpt generator. So if you need a basic phpt test for a function (or the entire PHP library) - don't write it. Be lazy, click a few buttons and back to chatting on IRC you go.   Etienne is also quoted as saying that the purpose of the script it to help spot problems in examples and to help "extend the code coverage analysis".


By J. Hope Babowice  You wanted to know  Courtland Kusmierz of Gurnee wanted to know:  When is there going to be an eclipse?  If you have a question you'd like Kids Ink to answer, write Kids Ink, care of the Daily Herald, 1795 N.


The gains of DR Congo's peace process are at risk six month after the transition to democracy, a report says.


Apple Enhances iBook, Cuts Prices Before Holidays

Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday announced a faster version of its popular iBook notebook personal computer and a less expensive model of its PowerMac


Kenyaâs crisis is probably not quite over, though many Kenyans clearly wish it was, but for the first time in a week tensions have cooled.


ZIKKIM, Israel  - A rocket launched by Palestinian militants in Gaza on Tuesday wounded 30 soldiers in Israel, an attack likely to increase pressure on Israeli leaders to crack down on the Hamas-controlled territory.


Memory conference considers the future of our pasts

Technology meets ethics Academics, writers, biographers and computer scientists came together in London today to discuss how and whether technology can and should be used to supplement and augment human memory. The stage for the meeting: the British Library, where the University of Southampton is hosting the Memories for Life Colloquium.â¦


Roma, 21:10 - ARCO, MONDIALI LIPSIA: AZZURRE DEL COMPUND SONO D'ARGENTO

Dopo il pieno di carte olimpiche ottenuto ieri, l'avventura italiana ai Mondiali Targa di tiro con l...


TIME's Lev Grossman brings the gadget du jour to meet his daughter and to figure out if it's worth all the hype.


Despite John McCain's building political momentum, Mitt Romney said Saturday he does not expect the Republican presidential nomination to be settled during the coming week and he is planning to continue campaigning beyond Super Tuesday.


Taiwan dreams of TV future in crystal fields

Ask Jack Lin about his plan to help his company, Chi Mei Optoelectronics, catch up with its bigger South Korean and Japanese rivals in the flat-screen TV market and he gestures toward a vast sugar cane field in southern Taiwan.


Site kick starts a blogging business model New website ReviewMe has just hit the web, offering a unique way for bloggers to make money - by being paid to review products and services.â¦


SALT LAKE CITY -- The University of Utah football team still must wait another few weeks, but the time will be marked by anticipation rather than apprehension.


Currencies: The ECB's reluctance to lift rates aids dollar

NEW YORK The dollar rose Wednesday as the European Central Bank signaled that the region's benchmark rate would stay at a half-century low amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will lift its rate target at least once more this year.


Saturday night's super featherweight title bout between Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena is sure to be 2004's fight of the year and will be included among


The school doesn't get the top recruits, doesn't get the major bowl games it believes is its birthright, and doesn't get the fact that the football program is just not a major power anymore.


U.S. to check safety of imported Chinese seafood

The U.S Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it will not allow imports of Chinese farm-raised catfish, shrimp and other seafood until suppliers can prove the shipments are free from harmful residues.


The indie rockers celebrate snack culture with custom Wired ringtones. Download them now for free!


The body of a elderly woman is to be exhumed by police investigating seven deaths at a care home in Somerset.


Devices used in an alleged plot to attack London's transport system were only meant to go "pop", jurors hear.


EMC Corp. announced Friday the appointment of former IBM fellow Jeffrey Nick to the position of senior vice president and chief technology officer.


This latest victory for the U.S. women's basketball team came with a scare — from an injury, not the opponent. Katie Smith, the team's best outside shooter, reinjured her right knee early in the game, a disheartening turn in an otherwise sparkling performance that produced a 100-62 victory over China on Sunday.


Napoli: litiga con un giovane, lo investe e lo uccide, fermato

NAPOLI - Dopo un diverbio, probabilmente per questioni di viabilita', ha investito e ucciso un giovane 19 enne che era a bordo di un ciclomotore. E' accaduto la notte scorsa nel quartiere collinare del Vomero, a Napoli.


No Frills, but Everything Else Is on Craigslist

Ernie Miller, a 38-year-old software developer in Silver Spring, offers a telling clue as to how www.craigslist.org became the Internet's go-to place to solve life's vexing problems.


Reporters Protecting Sources Face Perils

Three times this summer, judges have held journalists in contempt of court for refusing to name their anonymous sources in what press advocates fear is the start of a dangerous trend.


Developers Gather to Design Apple iPhone Apps

Engineers, designers, and others will meet this weekend to learn the tricks of developing for the iPhone--and produce the first iPhone applications.


ACWA 2006 Legislative Leadership Award Presented to Assembly Member Jackie Goldberg

The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented its  2006 Legislative Leadership Award to Assembly Member Jackie Goldberg  (D-Los Angeles) for her efforts to secure legislation critical to public  water utilities.


Scientists say a strain of the HIV virus which predominates in the US and Europe came from Haiti in about 1969.


Manhattan or Sydney? It's all family, says Billy Crystal

Ask U.S. comedian Billy Crystal what his hit play "700 Sundays," a one man show about his life as a young Jewish boy in Manhattan, has in common with life in sunbaked Australia and his answer is simple -- family.


The country's most senior traffic police officer is facing speeding charges, his force said on Tuesday, leading road safety campaigners to call for him to step down.


Darfur Fighting, Troops Block Food Delivery

Tribal clashes, banditry and troop movements are blocking crucial deliveries of food aid in North Darfur state despite recent peace agreements, African Union and United Nations officials said Sunday.


Il procuratore Pastore: 'presto per dire se e' sfruttamento'


Trial Ordered on Pa. Discrimination Suit

A judge has ordered a trial on a federal lawsuit claiming that a physical agility test the city of Erie used for police applicants unfairly discriminated against female candidates.


US clears Google buyout of online ad giant DoubleClick

US regulators Thursday cleared a plan by Google to buy online advertising giant DoubleClick, a tie-up that has sparked concerns about privacy risks and still faces a challenge in the European Union.


Wales' record try scorer Gareth Thomas is the new captain of the side.


The full scale of the impact of the tsunami disaster on the United Kingdom was disclosed yesterday when the Foreign Office said that about 200 Britons were feared dead.


The shortlist for a prize aimed at awarding blogs that become books has been announced.


FONTANA (California): Brazilâs Helio Castroneves dominated qualifying with a lap at 217.479 miles per hour to put his Dallara/ Toyota on the pole for the Toyota Indy 400 on Sunday.


Scientists believe the honey bee may hold the key to understanding more about alcohol addiction.


Shuttle leaves station as next ship moves to pad

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - Space shuttle Atlantis sailed away from the International Space Station on Monday, leaving behind a new crew member and Europe's first permanent orbital laboratory.


Travel: You'll need a ballgown as well as salopettes to stay at this Bavarian castle, says Anne-Celine Jaeger


European papers on Wednesday have their eyes firmly focused eastwards, ahead of a key judgment by the European Commission on whether Turkey has met European Union criteria for accession talks.


A story on Page C1 Tuesday misidentified the cPort Credit Union. It was a copy editor's error.  CLARIFICATION  A story on Page B1 Friday characterized the Mormon religion incompletely. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is considered a Christian faith.


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.


Google looking at Malaysian base: report

US search-engine giant Google is interested in setting up a base in Malaysia, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said, according to reports Sunday.


Florida island hard hit by Charley reopens

PUNTA RASSA, Florida (CNN) -- Florida authorities reopened Sanibel Island early Wednesday, for the first time since August 12, when it was evacuated in advance of Hurricane Charley.


Gritty Arsenal go five points clear of United

Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League as goals from Philippe Senderos and Emmanuel Adebayor secured a 2-0 win over Blackburn on Monday.


Chambers: Cisco, Fujitsu Team On Japan Networking; 2005 Product ...

Land of the rising routers. Cisco Systems (nasdaq: CSCO - news - people ) and Fujitsu (otc: FJTSY - news - people ) will join forces to develop high-end routers for Internet networks in Japan.


Science & environment: Cosmetic companies stop using shark liver oil amid concerns over survival of deep-sea predators


Darling botnets of May May's virus charts were a throwback to the end of 2005, with old favourites such as Netsky, Bagle, and Sober once again dominating run-downs of the worst malware menaces.â¦


Stocks struggle as Wall Street set to reopen

European stock markets fell in early trading as investors banked profits ahead of the weekend and Wall Street prepared to reopen for a half day after the Thanksgiving holiday.


But when Democratic challenger John Kerry and Republican President George W. Bush barnstormed into Tampa and St. Petersburg earlier this month, they were in different political worlds.


Israeli commandos prepared Syria strike: paper

A British newspaper said on Sunday Israeli commandos seized North Korean nuclear material in Syria to help secure U.S. approval for an Israeli air strike that destroyed a suspect weapons plant on September 6.


Virgin boss Richard Branson has pledged to donate $3bn (Â£1.6bn) to fight global warning.


Il greggio con consegna a marzo scambiato a 58,06 dollari


The flawed humanity of his saints is the heart of Rembrandt's portraits as seen at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.


England rugby stars out of World Cup clash against South Africa

England captain Phil Vickery will not appeal against his two-match ban for tripping US centre Paul Emerick and so will miss the reigning champions next two World Cup matches against South Africa and Samoa, the team announced here on Wednesday.


Up to 30,000 people attend the funeral of a Bangladeshi opposition politician killed in a grenade attack in Dhaka.


Hurricane batters Central America, raising fears of catastrophe in a region with few resources.


AT&T, GM among big advertisers cutting budgets: TNS

Procter & Gamble Co. , AT&T Inc.  and General Motors Corp. , three of the largest U.S. marketers, cut their advertising budgets in the first quarter, part of an overall decline in ad spending during the period, a report showed on Tuesday.


A Kuwaiti newspaper reported that a new group is trying to secure Bigleyâs release, which could include the possibility of a ransom.


Eight Republicans argued over the Iraq war and immigration before a crowd of 3,600 New Hampshire voters. Missing in action: actor-politician Fred Thompson, who skipped the debate in favor of announcing his candidacy in the more comfortable setting of late-night TV.


Anti-Govt General strike paralyses life in Italy

ROME (Italy): Italy faced a standstill as millions of workers took part in a general strike against the economic policies of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.


Global emissions treaty clears key hurdle in Russia

Russia's lower house of Parliament voted overwhelmingly yesterday to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, setting the stage for enactment early next year of the pioneering


U.S. losing leg up over Europe on employment

Old Europe is going to work, according   to a new report indicating the United States is losing its edge   in maintaining a more vibrant job market than the continent.


House Defies Bush and Passes Insurance Bill

The House passed a bill to provide health insurance for 10 million children on Thursday, but supporters did not have enough votes to override the promised veto.


Tony Blair plans urgent measures to tackle gun crime and target gangs after a run of fatal shootings in UK cities.


A 16-year-old cancer patient 's legal fight ended in victory Wednesday when his family's attorneys and social services officials reached an agreement that would allow him to forgo chemotherapy.


Futures flat on caution ahead of housing data

U.S. stocks were poised to open little changed on Friday as investors nervously awaited fresh data, including new home sales for July, for clues on the health of the economy.


Coke goes flat as poor sales prompt warning

Wall Street went sour on Coca-Cola yesterday after the soft drinks giant unnerved investors with a profit warning that sent the shares tumbling.


Two former Republican legislators from Mike Huckabee 's home state are in Iowa this week criticizing Huckabee's record on immigration and taxes on trips paid for by Ron Paul, Huckabee's Republican presidential rival.


A picture caption last Sunday in the Evening Hours column reversed the identities of two guests at a dinner on Jan. 26 after the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestraâs debut at Carnegie Hall. The cellist Alban Gerhardt was second from right; the violinist Augustin Hadelich was at the far right.


Ukraine's Kuchma Accepts Yanukovich's Resignation

Outgoing Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich on Wednesday, in a decree published by the president's office.


South Africa edges Wales; Italy trounces Canada

Tri Nations champion South Africa edged Wales 38-36 while Italy overwhelmed Canada 51-6 on Saturday as the European series of rugby union internationals began with a feast of tries.


Lega: elezioni, fumata nera nella prima votazione

Fumata nera nella prima votazione per lâelezione dei presidente della Lega Calcio. Adriano Galliani, presidente uscente, ha ottenuto soltanto 21 voti (il quorum Ã¨ di 28). Dodici le schede bianche e cinque le nulle.


Japan to Keep Troops in Iraq Despite Hostage-Taking

Japan's prime minister insisted Wednesday  that Japan would not withdraw its troops from Iraq despite a  threat by a militant group to behead a Japanese hostage unless  Tokyo pulled them out.


TXU increases dividend, earnings outlook

TXU Corp. (NYSE: TXU) said Monday it will increase its quarterly dividend 350 percent over last quarter to 56.25 cents per share. The increased dividend -- up from 12.


Yahoo Inc. is buying online jukebox provider Musicmatch Inc. for $160 million in a deal designed to broaden the Internet giant's appeal with the growing audience of consumers who buy songs off the Web.


Ascoltato dal Gup l'uomo accusato di tentato omicidio


CLONING DECLARATION: U.N. diplomats are poised to approve a draft declaration to outlaw human cloning, a non-binding agreement that would not outlaw research cloning.


Wales ran in 14 tries in their biggest ever winning margin against a raw, outclassed Japan in Cardiff.


Pentagon giving Turkey intelligence on PKK

The United States has given Turkey intelligence to track Kurdish fighters hiding in Iraq, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday, but he would not say whether Washington gave Ankara precise targets used in weekend raids.


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College Degree Still Pays, but It's Leveling Off

The big payoff in wages from a college education is losing its steam, calling into question the emphasis the White House has placed on a bachelor's degree.


Militants jockey for position in post-Arafat era

Sunday's violent confrontation between militants and bodyguards protecting the interim Palestinian leader was the latest sign of the challenges ahead for Palestinians


At least 12 people die and several others are reported missing as tropical storm Meari hits southwest Japan.


Young Palestinians, after rule of Arafat, hope for rule of law

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - They fly his banner, wear his face on their T-shirts, and utter solemn prayers with upturned hands at his graveside.


BEA, a Software Maker, to Restate Results

BEA Systems said Monday that it would restate results to reflect expenses associated with misdated stock option grants.


Israel blocks Palestinian PM from returning to Gaza

Israel blocked Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, a Hamas leader, from returning to Gaza on Thursday after a visit abroad, in an effort to prevent him bringing in money donated by Iran.


Modella aveva presentato istanza dopo arresto fotografo


Hundreds of thousands of protesters from Hezbollah and its pro-Syrian allies massed Friday in downtown Beirut seeking to force the resignation of Western-backed Prime Minister Fuad Saniora, who was holed up in his office ringed by hundreds of police and combat troops.


26 Americans indicted in CIA kidnap case

An Italian judge indicted 25 suspected CIA agents and a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel Friday in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric who had been under investigation for recruiting Islamist ...Comment


Regulators cleared the way for Verizon Communications to sell its phone lines in three New England states for $2.7 billion to FairPoint Communications Inc.


Cross-Examination Leaves Pelosi Denying Guilt Steadfastly

Under a searing cross-examination on Wednesday, Daniel Pelosi glared at prosecutors and adamantly denied killing the Manhattan financier R. Theodore Ammon in October


China's promise to impose taxes on some textile exports will do little to sway the administration on whether to limit the expected flood of Chinese goods next year.


Britain's prime minister launching Mideast peace push

British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Jerusalem for meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. He's hoping to get both sides to participate in a Mideast conference in London.


Witness in WorldCom Trial Admits to Lies

Former WorldCom Inc. finance chief  Scott Sullivan, who has become the star witness against Bernard  Ebbers, admitted on Wednesday to a history of lies, saying he  had deceived shareholders, analysts and the board while his  staff undertook an $11 billion accounting fraud.


George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon attend the world premiere of Ocean's Thirteen in Cannes.


As Sen. John F. Kerry [related, bio] struggles to revive his flagging White House bid with a new line of attack on President Bush's Iraq war policies, he got a boost yesterday from a surprise source: three top GOP senators.


Marines: Carroll was held near Iraq base

U.S. Marines who arrested four Iraqi men now accused in the kidnapping of American journalist Jill Carroll say she was held for a time in a home within sight of a sprawling U.S. military base in western Iraq.


Cabinet Study Says Safety Must Precede U.S. Border

A working group appointed by President Bush recommended a food inspection approach that focuses on points of vulnerability that arise before products like food and toys reach the United States.


Crazy Horse Descendants Want Strip Club Renamed

Descendants of the native American warrior Crazy Horse want a change in the famed Paris strip club named after him.


7 British Officials Resign in Revolt Over Blair

The seven resignations today recalled the memory of Margaret ThatcherÂs final days.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Edwards seeks to wrest change mantle from Democratic rivals .... Economy, health care slip past Iraq as top issues ... Romney goes after McCain in New Hampshire ad campaign ... Thompson urges candidates to take a deliberate approach on Pakistan


Newman dominates Dover; Gordon takes lead

Ryan Newman left misfortune behind and ran away from the field, while four-time series champion Jeff Gordon took the NASCAR Nextel Cup points lead Sunday at Dover International Speedway.


Saboteurs Bomb Iraqi Pipelines to Baghdad

Saboteurs have bombed two oil pipelines  transporting crude from northern and eastern Iraq to Baghdad's  Dora refinery, officials said on Saturday.


VELA COPPA AMERICA - James Spithill Ã¨ il nuovo timoniere di Luna ...

L'australiano James Spithill (foto) Ã¨ il nuovo timoniere di Luna Rossa. Lo ha annunciato, in una specie di passaggio del testimone, l'ex skipper di Luna Rossa Francesco De Angelis, ora responsabile tecnico del team.


A peek at Fool co-founder David Gardner's CAPS page.


Daniel Briere nets his second career hat trick and Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek add a goal and an assist each to give the Buffalo Sabres a 7-1 victory over the slumping Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.


Iran to face more travel bans, asset freezes: draft

Proposed new United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program call for travel bans and asset freezes for specific Iranian officials and vigilance on all banks in Iran, according to a draft text.


Roadside bomb kills 3 U.S. soldiers in Baghdad

Three U.S. soldiers were killed and two wounded by a roadside bomb in Baghdad on Sunday, the U.S. military said on Monday.


Troy State shocks Missouri with first-half surge

Troy used gadgets, luck and guts to rally from a horrible start and upset No. 19 Missouri 24-14 Thursday night. "We don't have to beat them 365 days," Trojans coach Larry Blakeney said.


Alltel is unveiling a new feature that uses voice-recognition software to allow wireless phone customers to read their voicemail messages as text messages.


CIA links al Qaeda, allies to Bhutto attack: paper

The CIA blames al Qaeda and allies of a Pakistani tribal leader for the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, CIA Director Michael Hayden said in a Washington Post interview published on Friday.


Twenty-seven years and 16 features after they began their mutual career, John Sayles and Maggie Renzi are still making movies.


Intel has created a more powerful memory chip without increasing its size, wrong-footing warnings that the firm had hit its technical limits.


Comic actor Charles Nelson Reilly, a lauded Broadway performer and campy game show guest in the 1970s and 1980s, has died in Los Angeles, a representative for the actor said on Monday.


The principal photography of Pritish Nandy Communications' SHABD was completed on August 26 at Velocity in Mumbai.


Toshiba claimed yesterday to have developed the first DVD that is capable of playing both conventional and high-definition content, in the latest move in the race for the next generation of optical discs.


(CBS) The bare-knuckles battle between President Bush and Democrat John Kerry neared an end on Saturday with both men maneuvering for political advantage from Osama bin Laden's surprise message to the American people.


Treviso, 20:07 - BASKET, BENETTON TREVISO: PRESENTATO RAMAGLI

Primo giorno da tecnico della Benetton Treviso per Alessandro Ramagli. ''Superfluo dire che sono org...


America's largest tobacco companies go on trial on Tuesday as they face a $280bn (Â£156bn) government lawsuit. Opening arguments will be heard in the case, in which the Justice Department accuses the companies


Taiwan's prime minister has accused China of planning to kill or capture the island's leaders.


LOS ANGELES  - In the latest fallout from the writers strike, CBS has dropped about 20 projects that were in development, most of them dramas.


Nintendo Wii Fit Dares You Not To Exercise

Since its introduction late last year, the Nintendo Wii has been the surprise hit in the gaming industry. Thanks in large part to its innovative game controller and easily accessible games, the Wii has rocketed into second place in the next-gen console race.


Life just got a lot easier for the head of the Recording Academy.


Candidates retool plans for sprint to finish line

WASHINGTON - Not in a generation has a presidential election been so close for so long. Now, as President Bush seems to be pulling a bit ahead of Sen. John Kerry, every step, and misstep, could affect their frantic race to the finish.


Kerry says Vice President Cheney profited from Iraq war

John Kerry's Democratic election campaign accused Vice President Dick Cheney of making money from the Iraq war through his links to the Halliburton company, in a new television advertisement.


Winfrey Reports for Third Day of Jury Duty

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey reported for her third day of jury duty at Cook County Criminal Court Wednesday, transforming an otherwise routine Chicago murder trial into a media frenzy.


Australia ups security, doctor's detention extended

Australian authorities have ramped up  security across the country as British police travelled to  Brisbane to help interrogate an Indian doctor detained over the  plot to detonate car bombs in London and Scotland.


Chinese nuclear plant to double as tourist site

Tourists in China have another potential point of interest to add to their sightseeing itineraries now that the country's biggest nuclear power station has opened its doors to the public.


Church-Ownership a Miracle for Mall: Once Downtrodden Site Gets a Revival

By Russell Working, Chicago Tribune  May 28--The front side of the Forest Park Mall could belong to any shopping center on Roosevelt Road. Behind a stucco facade, customers hunt for groceries at Ultra Foods, shower curtains at Kmart, phones at a US Cellular store.


Russia ready to work with EU to resolve Chechnya conflict: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he was prepared to work with Germany and the European Union to help resolve the bloody conflict in Chechnya.


com September 17, 2004, 3:25 PM PT. There's no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology.


Poland would like NATO base, foreign minister says

Poland would like to host a major  NATO military installation on its soil as part of a deeper  security relationship with the United States, Polish Foreign  Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told Reuters on Thursday.


DOT Ruling Under Fire From Forest Service

By Chrissy Vick, The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C.  Dec. 14--While state agencies say they have resolved a 'misunderstanding' over what days heavy firefighting equipment can be moved, area forestry officials remain concerned about their ability to fight fires.


Countrywide Financial Corp , the mortgage lender being acquired by Bank of America Corp , posted a larger-than-expected $421.9 million quarterly loss on Tuesday as more homeowners fell behind on payments.


Amburgo, 17:27 - CALCIO, GERMANIA: STEVENS NUOVO ALLENATORE DELL'AMBURGO

La telenovela Amburgo è finalmente giunta ad un epilogo. L'olandese Huub Stevens è


Wealthier Seniors to Pay Higher Medicare Premiums

Most people will have to pay 5.6 percent more for basic Medicare coverage next year, but more affluent beneficiaries can expect increases as high as 83.2 percent as the federal government for the first time requires wealthier seniors to pay higher premiums, Medicare officials announced today.


Palestinian Premier Vows Not to Recognize Israel

Ismail Haniya told a crowd today that his Hamas movement would not give in to international pressure that has crippled his government.


HP's blades go virtual - six months late

Better abstract than never Like Sylvester Stallone in Over the Top, HP has turned its cap backwards and pushed the relatively new c-Class blade products to the next level.â¦


AIDS Infection Rates at Crucial Stage in Many Countries

The head of the UN AIDS program says HIV epidemics in some of the world's most populous countries are close to a turning point.


Yanks Lead Boston 2-0 After Four Innings

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


Ex ministro accusato di corruzione per presunte tangenti


Terrorismo, 300 le persone schedate dalle Br

Un file in formato Word da 160 pagine in cui sono riportati in ordine alfabetico i nomi delle circa 300 personalita' che potevano diventare obiettivi dell'azione disarticolante dello Stato. E' quanto emerge


CapgeminiÂ , a major global services provider, has just partnered with Google to enable large-scale adoption of the enterprise version of Google Apps. Capgemini will provide training, support, integration, and other services to large organizations that implement Google Apps Premier. Itâs a small but momentous event, signaling increasing enterprise interest in free Web-based apps that look and feel like Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office software.


Four people test positive for a mild strain of bird flu which was first found at a north Wales smallholding.


US Open Tennis: Henin-Hardenne falls to Petrova and blunders

NEW YORK The rivalry match at the United States Open fizzled, but the mismatch sizzled. After Lindsay Davenport defeated Venus Williams, 7-5, 6-4, in a match that was ho-hum until the last game, Nadia Petrova


Idaho Residents Seek Compensation for Nuclear Tests

Dozens of Idaho residents who claim nuclear tests conducted during the 1950s made them sick asked a panel of scientists on Saturday to recommend that the U.S. government compensate them.


Lecce, 20:52 - CALCIO, QUINDICENNE SI RISVEGLIA DAL COMA: VOGLIO DEL PIERO

Dopo circa due mesi trascorsi in coma Gerry Tanieli, quindicenne travolto da un'auto il 21 luglio sc...


The Oscars are all about movies, of course, but on this night only music filled the golden guy's hallowed hall.


Williamsburg Offers New Property Info Site

By Seth Freedland, Daily Press, Newport News, Va.  Jun.


'30Rock's' Tracy Morgan charged with DWI

Tracy Morgan, a former "Saturday Night Live" regular who's currently featured on the show "30 Rock," was arrested Tuesday in Upper Manhattan on drunken driving charges, the district attorney's office said.


After inflicting on Bangladesh one of their biggest defeats in the first match, a full strength India will look to repeat the dosage in the second cricket Test starting at the MA Aziz stadium tomorrow.


Police ask for help from 300 young people who may have seen a teenager being shot dead at a disco.


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


F.B.I. May Scrap Vital Overhaul of Its Outdated Computer System

The computer overhaul is considered critical to the campaign against terrorism but has been riddled with problems.


Survey: Corporate computing expands green streak

Enterprise IT departments increasingly value green strategies, equipment and energy savings, Forrester Research finds.


Excerpts from French President Jacques Chirac's interviews with three publications.


Skype has launched a package for small businesses that bundles up the company's software with call credits and subscriptions for multiple users.


Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai tethers a hot air balloon at the Taj Mahal to help it on to a list of the New Seven Wonders of the World.


[TS] High & Low Finance: A Tower of Babel in Accounting?

The S.E.C. next week is expected to propose a rule that would allow foreign companies using international accounting standards to stop reconciling their financial statements to American rules.


Armadillo Aerospace is the lone competitor in NASA's $2 million Lunar Lander Challenge and it almost won some money Saturday.


Our Open Sources blog is living up to its name, opening up and adding a few new "sources." For nearly two years, readers have come to rely on the informed, entertaining, and highly opinionated musings of prolific blogoholics Dave Rosenberg and Matt Asay. Matt has decided to move on, but Dave will be sticking around and welcoming three "new members of the Open Sources team of masked banditos": Zack Urlocker from MySQL, Savio Rodrigues from IBM, and Dave Dargo, described simply as a "man of mystery and intrigue."


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Band Aid 20's Do They Know It's Christmas? video will air in the UK on Thursday, with an introduction by Madonna.


Philip Morris USA, a division of Manhattan's Altria Group and the largest US maker of cigarettes, announced Friday that it will cut discounts on its Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Basic and Parliament brands--the first time in two years the company has


Pit Trading to End for Pork Bellies and Selected Products in Chicago

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade plan to consolidate their trading floors and electronic-trading platforms and to shift more trading business to computer screens.


Enron's Skilling enters federal prison in Minn

Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling entered a federal prison on Wednesday to begin serving a 24-year sentence for his crimes in the one of the most infamous corporate scandals in U.S. history.


(InfoWorld) - A U.S. judge said Tuesday she will likely defer to an agreement on desktop search forged between Microsoft and the plaintiffs in the U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit against the software vendor, instead of responding toÂ a complaint from rival Google. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, said she relies on the plaintiffs, including the U.S. Department of Justice and several states, to suggest solutions for complaints related to a 2002 antitrust settlement governing Microsoft. "The plaintiffs, as far as I'm concerned, stand in the shoes of the consumer," Kollar-Kotelly said during a status hearing on Microsoft's compliance with the settlement. "Google is not a party in this case." This month, Google filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft, saying it was difficult for computer users to change the default desktop search program in Windows Vista. Google protested the proposed desktop search agreement between Microsoft and the antitrust plaintiffs, saying it didn't go far enough. Google on Monday filed a motion asking Kollar-Kotelly to extend her oversight of changes to desktop search. (More to come.)


Federer is Swiss sportsman of the year again

Federer finished ahead of Olympic fencing champion Marcel Fischer and triathlete Sven Riederer. Sports journalists voted massively in favour of the worldâs number one tennis player, as did television viewers.


Proposals are set to be unveiled to turn environmental offences over to the criminal courts across the EU.


Study Sees Medicare Savings From Drug-Coated Stents

Depending on whose interpretation of a new study one wants to believe, Medicare may â or may not â have saved money since the introduction of the stents in 2003.


A four-day national strike has begun in Nigeria in protest at a 25% increase in the cost of oil. Oil executives in Nigeria said they were confident there would be no immediate disruption to exports.


A Hot-Selling Weapon, an Inviting Target

Despite their menacing appearance, black rifles are now the guns of choice for many hunters, target shooters and would-be home defenders.


Ortiz's 10th-Inning Homer Earns Red Sox Sweep of Angels

David Ortiz's two-run homer in the  bottom of the 10th inning gave the Boston Red Sox an 8-6 win  over the Anaheim Angels and a 3-0 sweep of their American  League Divisional Series Friday.


New rules, which go into effect for much of the East Coast next June, will allow the biggest lobsters to keep spawning.


The drink-drive limit could be lowered to the equivalent of half a pint of beer, under government proposals.


Ford to build new $1-billion plant in Oakville

OAKVILLE, ONT. - Ford Motor Co. plans a new $1-billion project to build a flexible manufacturing plant at its facility in Oakville.


Russia Signs Deal for Gas Pipeline Along Caspian Sea

Analysts say Russiaâs pipeline deal with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan could strengthen its monopoly on Central Asiaâs energy exports.


Life & style: In pictures: the French designer's show at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.


Polling was suspended 10 days ago in a row over whether to include a bill to criminalise adultery. After a week of wobble when Turkey's European ambitions appeared to have stalled, the end of the country's marathon reform process is in sight.


The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart Corp. executives and five employees of companies that supplied the Troy, Mich.


Sex education creates storm in AIDS-stricken India

Moves to bring sex out of the closet in  largely conservative India have kicked up a morality debate  between educators who say sex education will reduce HIV rates,  and critics who fear it will corrupt young minds.


Once Mexico's democracy hero, Fox fades out

Mexican President Vicente Fox, a tall and charismatic rancher, made history when he broke 71 years of single-party rule at elections in 2000.


Japanese fans celebrate Suzuki's historic hit

His countrymen celebrated Suzuki's record-breaking hit Saturday when the Seattle Mariners outfielder broke George Sisler's 84-year-old major league mark for hits in a season.


Roma, 14:29 - CALCIO, IFFHS: JUVE 2/A IN CLASSIFICA MONDIALE OGNI TEMPO

Tre squadre italiane nei primi 10 posti della nuova "Classifica Mondiale di ogni tempo" stilata dall...


Estrogen Therapy for Tall Teens Linked to Fertility Problems

THURSDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDayNews) -- Tall girls who receive estrogen therapy during adolescence to reduce their adult height are more likely to have fertility problems later in life.


A Rape Case Goes Public, Igniting Political Fray

BAGHDAD, Feb. 20 -- Most facts surrounding the reported rape that has become Iraq's latest political firestorm remain in dispute. But this much is clear:


Who is the Best Celebrity Autograph Signer?

Want an autograph from Johnny Depp? Chances are, he'll sign something for you -- and not be a jerk about it.  The 44-year-old actor is the most gracious celebrity -- for the third year in a row -- on Autograph magazine's annual list of the "10 Best a...


Indonesia Tsunami Refugees Start New Life in Barracks

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - Indonesian tsunami  survivors began moving into wooden barracks in Aceh province on  Tuesday, the first of tens of thousands of refugees who will  leave their squalid tents for the hastily built encampments.


'9/11 Commission Report' Sparks Two TV Miniseries

ABC and NBC are planning to turn the best-selling "9/11 Commission Report" into miniseries dramatizing the suicide hijackings that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and prompted the U.S. global war against terrorism.


A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Indonesia's Irian Jaya region, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Sunday.


Ivan Returns As Tropical Storm Near Texas

HIGH ISLAND, Texas - Making an encore appearance in the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm, Ivan swirled toward the Texas coast Thursday with a potential for up to 10 inches of rain over the weekend.    Florida residents also had that oh-no-not-again feeling as 105-mph Hurricane Jeanne appeared to be zeroing in this weekend for what would be the state's fourth thrashing this season...


IOC could strip Marion Jones' Olympic medals

Marion Jones should be stripped of her five Olympic medals if allegations that she used banned drugs before the 2000 Sydney Games are true, World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound said Friday.


Bulgaria to Stay Course on Iraq - President

Bulgaria will keep on being a reliable U.S. ally in Iraq and in the international war on terrorism after general elections in June, President Georgi Parvanov said Monday.


Outsourcing could hit IT jobs in some metro areas, study says

A study of offshore outsourcing by the Brookings Institution indicates that some metropolitan areas in the U.S. could lose IT jobs in disproportionately heavy numbers over the next eight years.


New chair vows new focus for House panel

The incoming Democratic chairman of the House committee that writes environmental laws on Friday promised a new focus for the committee — starting with a new name.


The only thing that showed up Wednesday night at the big ball park in the Bronx was Dracula, dressed like Johnny Damon, and he sucked the life right out of the Yankees.


A Malawian man from Chiradzulu, William Udedi, this week committed suicide in the United Kingdom, according to a relative.


Rumsfeld under fire from Iraq-bound troops, Powell reaches out to Europe

US troops put the Pentagon on the defensive, challenging Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over their safety in Iraq, as Secretary of State Colin Powell urged Europe to look beyond differences over last year's invasion.


Pakistan Says Militants on the Run, Despite Blast

NANO, Pakistan  - Pakistani forces are driving al  Qaeda-linked militants out of mountains near the Afghan border  but attacks such as a bomb that wounded soldiers on Saturday  could not be ruled out, a commander said.


Music Review | Schola Cantorum de Venezuela: Passion, Through a Choirâs Revelation

The noteworthy Caracas chorus demonstrated its range during the final program of the Mostly Mozart Festival, with works by Alberto Ginastera and Antonio Lotti on Friday.


Heavy Security Clampdown enforced amid Tension in Kabul

KABUL (Afghanistan): A heavy security clampdown was enforced Monday in the Afghan capital after the bombing of a US firm left at least nine people dead, including three Americans, and raised new fears about security just weeks before the countryâs


AKRON, Ohio -- Workers at 16 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plants in 10 states and Canada went on strike Thursday after the world's third largest tire maker and the steelworkers union failed to agree on a new labor contract.


Seagate says had no buy offer from Chinese firm

Seagate Technology , the  world's largest maker of disk drives, has dashed speculation  that a Chinese firm wanted to buy the firm, saying it had  received no such offer and had no intention of selling.


Ex-Chief of China Food and Drug Unit Sentenced to Death for Graft

The former director of Chinaâs top food and drug safety agency was sentenced to death on Tuesday after pleading guilty to corruption and accepting bribes.


Sen. Specter Proposing $140 Billion Asbestos Fund

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman  Arlen Specter said on Wednesday he was proposing a $140 billion  trust fund to compensate asbestos victims.


Firenze, 13:41 - CALCIO, SERIE C2/A: CUNEO-PERGOCREMA RINVIATA PER NEVE

Cuneo-Pergocrema, gara valida per il campionato di C2/A, in programma domani, non si giocherà...


AMSTERDAM, DECEMBER 16: Dutch financial group ABN AMRO said on Thursday it would cut 2,850 jobs in a restructuring in which it broadens group shared services (GSS) and refines its wholesale clients business unit.


Strong Quake Jolts Northern Japan, Felt in Tokyo

A strong earthquake with a preliminary  magnitude 5.8 jolted northern Japan on Monday, public  broadcaster NHK said. The quake, at 11:16 a.m. (9:16 p.m. EST),  was also felt in Tokyo.


Stocks rose on Tuesday after a report showed manufacturing activity expanded in August, easing recession worries, while favorable research reports on Apple Inc. boosted the tech sector.


House Passes Bill That Helps Unions Organize

The bill would enable employees to unionize as soon as a majority signed cards saying they favored a union.


Pre-Dinosaur Reptile Discovered -- Long-Necked Hunter

Today researchers announced the discovery of a new species of ancient reptile. The 230-million-year-old remains of the long-necked, aquatic predator were found in China.


Scientists find a supplement can stop the muscle wastage associated with extended periods of physcial inactivity.


Kuznetsova and Dementieva on course for rematch

Svetlana Kuznetsova and Elena   Dementieva moved a step closer to a quarter-final showdown as   they claimed convincing third round wins over fellow Russians   at Flushing Meadows on Friday.


Check out these highly rated stocks that have had a big price cut in the past month.


ABC News US Launches Second Phase in Fallujah

US soldiers search for insurgents in this TV image as US and Iraqi forces exchanged fire with pockets of resistance in Fallujah, Iraq, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004.


Â· Thames and Severn rivers set to rise further Â· Battle to protect power supplies


The free service also comes with a network-based message box that can deliver voicemail via e-mail attachments and that can be checked via the Web.


Two-time Olympic skier and Eagles' fifth-round draft pick Jeremy Bloom agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Philadelphia, his agent said Tuesday.


French court wants guarantee from Arab TV channel accused of anti-Semitism

A top French court warned an Arabic television channel accused of anti-Semitism it would curtail its satellite transmissions to France if it did not commit itself to a code of professional conduct.


Stars urge U.N.'s Ban to help Myanmar's Suu Kyi

More than 25 celebrities including  actors Jim Carrey, Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams on  Thursday urged the United Nations to help win freedom for  Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.


ADV: Trade Shares and Currencies Commission-Free

GCI offers commission-free online trading in shares, indices and major currencies. Register today for a free demo account - including charts, quotes and internet trading software.


Intel Corp. took a huge step Tuesday away from its usual strategy of pushing the need for speed, announcing that it will offer microprocessors with dual cores across all product lines starting next year.


CDC's flu severity index has advice for IT

The CDCs Pandemic Severity Index ranks the severity of a pandemic by the number of fatalities it causes and offers ideas on how companies can help protect their workers. One suggestion: telecommuting.


Cubs manager suspended after tirade with umpire

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has been suspended for "aggressive and inappropriate actions" in Saturday's game during which he allegedly kicked third-base umpire Mark Wegner.


(CBS/AP) Though Microsoft Corp.'s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can't do much about what's already on computers - and that could pose a problem.


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Bologna, 14:44 - BASEBALL, LA FORTITUDO TORNA AD ESSERE ITALERI

La Fortitudo Baseball si chiamerà Italeri anche nel prossimo campionato. Lo ha annunciato il ...


Suicide bomber hits U.S.-led convoy in Afghanistan

A Taliban suicide bomber targeted a U.S.-led coalition convoy on Tuesday in Afghanistan, but there was no immediate report of any casualties.


INDIANAPOLIS -- Brandon Stokley became an unaffordable luxury item for Indianapolis, so the Colts resorted to cost-cutting. Stokley, who was due a $500,000 roster bonus, and defensive tackle Montae Reagor, due about a $1 million roster bonus, became the first players to leave the Super Bowl...


To say the least, it's been an eventful year for the nation's traditional media companies.


Partnerships to develop Dynamics enterprise apps highlight this week's conference.


Terminati i lavori per la messa in sicurezza dell'edificio


Exit Polls Predict Big Win for Ukraine Challenger

KIEV, Ukraine  - Liberal challenger Viktor  Yushchenko won a re-run of Ukraine's rigged presidential  election by a wide margin, according to exit polls published  after voting closed Sunday.


ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUALS COVERAGE OF SCENES OF DEATH AND INJURY A father of a victim of Sunday's quake-triggered tidal wave cries before a mass burial in Tamil Tiger rebel-held Mullativu, eastern Sri Lanka, December 28, 2004.


Get out of nuclear business, U.S. tells North Korea

The U.S. envoy to nuclear talks headed back to Washington on Thursday with a promise from North Korea that it would study ideas proposed in two days of talks, and said the ball was now in Pyongyang's court.


Diritto ebraico, diritto della Chiesa cattolica e diritto israeliano: Convegno Internazionale di studi a Gerusalemme il 17-18 ottobre 2006 Roma (Agenzia Fides) - "Favorire l'interscambio culturale delle esperienze giuridiche ebraiche, della Chiesa cattolica e israeliane al fine di promuovere la mutua conoscenza e lo sviluppo dei relativi rapporti accademici". Nasce con questo intento il...


Putin Accuses West, Chechen Rebel Vows More Attacks

President Vladimir Putin accused the  West of indulging terrorists on Friday, just hours after a  Chechen warlord claimed responsibility for a wave of deadly  attacks in Russia and threatened more.


Bending, Posing and Teaching Beyond the Mat

A small but growing number of yoga practitioners are reaching out to the homeless, to prisons and to troubled youth.


SideStep targets young adults with TripUp acquisition

Blog: Travel search site SideStep acquieres travel social network TripUp


Afghan Kidnappers Demand Release of 26 Comrades

Afghan militants who have threatened to  kill three kidnapped U.N. workers have agreed to give the  government until Tuesday to find and release 26 Taliban  prisoners, a spokesman for the militants said on Sunday.


The thunderous sound of a howitzer echoes through this deep river valley in eastern Afghanistan as American troops lob shells, one after another, high into the rocky mountains.


A family miscommunication four years ago is how Kaego Ogbechie ended up at Harvard University.


Blog: Yahoo Photos members now can start moving their photo archives to some alternative sites.


Blog: Trend Micro leverages native Windows Vista technology for enhanced security.


Hoarding Old Phones Slows EU Recycle Drive

An EU directive adopted last year mandates recycling rates for batteries, but consumer habits are making it hard for member states to comply.


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The New York Yankees moved up a notch in the American League East, fending off a late-inning comeback by the Boston Red Sox to win 4-3 on Wednesday.


RED SOX 2, RANGERS 0 Behind MartÃnez, Red Sox Charge to 10th ...

Pedro MartÃnez pitched the Red Sox to their longest winning streak in nine years Friday night, and Boston pulled within two and a half games of the Yankees in the American League East.


Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter Crashes, Killing Six

A Coast Guard rescue helicopter ferrying crew members from a powerless bulk freighter that was drifting toward shore crashed into the Bering Sea, and six of the aircraft's 10 passengers were still missing in the rough and frigid waters.


White House Drops a Condition on Interrogation Bill

The White House has dropped its insistence on redefining the obligations of the United States under the Geneva Conventions, members of Congress said.


IBM, others push for greater U.S. innovation

The U.S. needs to overhaul its education system to encourage innovation and focus more federal funding on high-risk research to maintain a competitive edge over other nations, according to a report endorsed by leading U.S. companies and universities.


âSensitiveâ talks begin to free UN hostages

KABULâFace-to-face talks began on Saturday between Afghan militants holding Angelito Nayan and two other UN workers hostage and representatives of the Afghan government and the United Nations, a member of the militant group told Reuters.


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Blair facing renewed calls to quit now, protests over Iraq

Tony Blair, at his last annual conference as Labour Party leader, faces fresh calls to withdraw British troops from Iraq in demonstrations that include one on his own doorstep.


Amar Singh: I wish my elder brother happy b'day!

Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh on his ÂbrotherÂ Amitabh Bachchan.


Iraqi political parties call for 6-month delay to elections

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A group of leading political parties on Friday called for a six-month delay to the Jan. 30 parliamentary elections, expressing concerns that widening violence would make voting impossible in large swaths of Iraq.


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The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses his recent reviews and answers your personal tech questions from CES 2008 in Las Vegas.


Mass abduction in Iraq, US general demands action

Gunmen in camouflage uniforms kidnapped about 30 Iraqis in Baghdad on Thursday in a brazen daylight attack that underlined the threat from sectarian death squads which a top U.S. general said must be reined in.


Bomb Kills Venezuela Prosecutor, Gov't Swipes at US

CARACAS, Venezuela  - A Venezuelan prosecutor  probing a 2002 coup against President Hugo Chavez was killed by  a car bomb that the government blamed on Friday on radical  opponents it said were training in the United States.


Ask Jeeves today becomes the latest search engine to join the battle to organize the disparate information spread across users' computers.


Police Break Up Belarus Opposition Rally

Police broke up an opposition rally in  Minsk on Tuesday protesting against the results of a  referendum, which allowed President Alexander Lukashenko to  extend his rule after more than a decade in power.


Leaders of London's 2012 Olympics reveal all targets for this year have been met and their preparations are on schedule.


Possibili richieste di audizioni dinanzi ad Autorita'


The British actor Ian McShane opens next week as the patriarch Max in Harold Pinterâs âHomecoming,â a man-monster of diminishing powers and, of course, many vulgarities.


The deal is valued at about $100 million, but the handset maker will be billed based on actual service consumption.


Roma, 18:41 - CALCIO, RIVA: CONTENTI CHE DOMENECH NON SIA ITALIANO

Immediata replica di Gigi Riva alle parole del ct francese Domenech ("Con l'Ucraina giocheremo per v...


Firenze, 19:19 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: 20 CONVOCATI PER IL MLADA BOLESLAV

Il tecnico della Fiorentina, Cesare Prandelli, ha convocato 20 giocatori per la gara di Coppa Uefa c...


U.S. general says Iraq strategy must succeed

The new U.S. military commander in Iraq said on Saturday that American and Iraqi security forces had to stabilize the country or it would be doomed to more sectarian violence.


Yasuo Fukuda looks likely to win the leadership of Japan's ruling party on Sunday and become the nation's next prime minister, a job in which he will face a divided parliament and conflicting policy pressures.


Nel 2006 aumento di 84 milioni rispetto all'anno precedente


Two Britons arrested in Afghanistan on security charges: officials

Two British nationals have been arrested in Afghanistan for posing a threat to national security, Afghan officials said Tuesday.


Santander Says Abbey Bid Probe Wouldn't Deter Offer

Santander Central Hispano SA, the biggest bank in Spain and Latin America, denied a press report that it may withdraw its 8.2 billion-pound ($14.


Londra, 10:54 - CALCIO, MANCHESTER UNITED: IL SOGNO E' TORRES

Il mercato sembra non essersi mai chiuso. Il Manchester United torna alla carica su Fernando Torres....


Infection, Not Vaccines, Raises Heart Attack Risk

People who are ill with respiratory or urinary tract infections face a higher risk of heart attack or stroke while they are sick, researchers said on Wednesday.


US and Iraqi forces battled militants in Najaf on Tuesday and Iraqi National Guardsmen advanced to within 200 yards of the holy city's Imam Ali Shrine compound, where insurgents loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have been holed up for weeks.


Heavy blast killed dozens Sunni Muslim in Pakistan

The bomb detonated in a 1000 Sunni Muslims crowd of mourners at an overnight rally in the city of Multan. That was the first anniversary dedicated the shooting of extremist Sunni religious leader Azam Tariq.


Oil prices fell to seven-week lows below $47 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for another increase in US oil and natural gas inventories ahead of winter.


US rock star Melissa Etheridge cancels a tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer.


Michael Jackson lawyers call accuser's stepfather to witness stand

SANTA MARIA, Calif. The stepfather of the boy accusing Michael Jackson of molestation is scheduled to testify at a pretrial hearing in California today.


North Korea Blast Created Mushroom Cloud, Yonhap Says

An blast last week in North Korea created a mushroom cloud with a radius as wide as 4 kilometers, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing unidentified diplomats.


Chertoff says Qaeda not posing pre-Sept 11 threat

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said on Thursday the threat to the United States from al Qaeda has not returned to levels seen just before the September 11 attacks nearly six years ago.


Meth adds scourge to troubled Native American lands

HOGBACK, New Mexico  - A brutal triple slaying in this remote corner of the vast Navajo reservation brought home what experts have seen coming for years: an explosion in crime on tribal lands linked to the cheap, potent and highly addictive stimulant methamphetamine.


Intel Cuts Prices in Preparation for New Product Line

Intel is moving to reduce its chip inventory and make way for new products by deeply discounting some of its Pentium 4 and Itanium processors.


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Taiwan Says U.S. Ties to Suffer if Arms Deal Fails

Taiwan's Foreign Minister warned  lawmakers on Wednesday that ties with Washington would be hurt  if parliament failed to approve an $18 billion budget to buy  advanced U.S. weapons.


Sen. Murray calls jobs and health care key

Sen. Patty Murray told union supporters at a Labor Day picnic yesterday that jobs and health care are the key issues in the fall election.


TOKYO, Japan -- Japanese stocks are lower at midday Tuesday after Wall Street declined. Techs, banks and carmakers are in the red.


Sudan has no plans to disarm 'Arab rebels'

A top official from Sudan's ruling party said on Thursday that the government would not disarm "Arab rebels" in the troubled Darfur region, saying they were not all members of the feared Janjaweed militia.


PARIS -- Roger Federer can accomplish a lot by beating Rafael Nadal today, perhaps the least of which is winning the French Open.


Nestle reports record results, strong outlook

Nestle reported record full-year profit of 9.2 billion Swiss francs (5.7 billion euros, 7.4 billion dollars) on Thursday, driven by acquisitions and research and development.


If certain people show up, today's meeting of NHL Players' Association executives and members in Toronto could turn into a passionate debate between the union's haves and have-nots.


Head of Goat, Tail of Fish, More Than a Touch of Weirdness

With mischief and a strict policy of waste-not-want-not, three artists in Minneapolis are trying to breathe new life into the art of taxidermy.


Lo ha stabilito la Corte militare israeliana di Ofer


BJP holds Lalu responsible for Delhi stampede

BJP on Sunday criticised Railway Minister Lalu Prasad over the stampede at New Delhi Railway station on Saturday, in which five people were killed and at least 10 injured.


Officers seek unborn child removed from womb

Missouri law enforcement officers were searching today for an unborn female child, raising questions whether a suspect may have fled to Iowa.


Music Review | Manhattan Sinfonietta: In a Cinematic Soundscape, the Hunt Is On

Jeffrey Milarsky led the Manhattan Sinfonietta in an energetic performance that was the picture of ensemble virtuosity.


Conference Marks Milestone With Look Ahead

By Reading Eagle, Pa. Feb. 3--As the Reading Berks Conference of Churches observes its 60th anniversary this year, the organization's executive director, the Rev. Calvin Kurtz, has a vision in which those who benefit from the organization's ministries minister to others in turn.


Oil Prices Hover Just Below $50 a Barrel

US oil prices hovered just below $50 a barrel on Tuesday, holding recent gains on a rash of crude supply outages and fears over thin heating oil tanks.


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Stocks opened higher as investors grew encouraged following Oracleâs strong earnings, despite Bear Stearns  first-ever quarterly loss.


Abstinence only sex education courses lie to youngsters with scary ...

Some federally funded abstinence sex education courses tell youngsters that 50% of all American teenage gay men are HIV positive, touching someone's genitals can make you pregnant and abortion can lead to sterility and suicide, says the Washington Post.


Ford Motor Co. F.N on Thursday said   it was trying to sell its Aston Martin luxury unit to free up   funds to invest in its other brands amid a sharp downturn in   sales.


Lobbying Bill Sparks Populist Uprising -- on Both Sides

The National Right to Life Committee and Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) are locking horns -- not over abortion, but over whether thousands of top executive branch officials should have to disclose the names of people who lobby them.


Researchers Call for Pre-Natal Screening

Doctors are calling for routine screening of pregnant women for toxoplasmosis, which can cause blindness and brain damage in newborns.


Cameron, Cruz help Padres defeat Brewers

Mike Cameron hit a two-run homer and Jose Cruz Jr. had a solo shot to carry Justin Germano and the San Diego Padres to a 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.


Fitness Vibrations Trendy, Perhaps Risky

By CARLA K. JOHNSON CHICAGO - What if you could burn fat while shaking a martini? Actually, it's your body that shakes like a martini on a new type of fitness machine that's generating lots of buzz and celebrity use. Even NASA has tested the concept.


Amid fears of coalition's unraveling, Hungary says it will delay ...

Hungary's prime minister said yesterday that the country's 300 troops stationed in Iraq will return home by the end of March.


In Washington? On Home Leave? A Passport Office Needs You.

M aura Harty , the State Department's designated flak-catcher for the public furor over three-month-plus passport issuance delays -- which are ruining many, many thousands of family vacations and educational and business trips -- is working overtime to reduce the backlog.


The World Food Programme is starting to airlift almost 100 more tons of food a day to Sudan's troubled Darfur region.


US Airways, attendants in tentative accord

US Airways and its flight attendants appeared closer to agreement Friday after union negotiators approved a tentative contract. The new pact, which now must be approved by the group's 5,400 members, calls


Annan 'surprised' at son's link to oil-for-food scandal

The United Nations has revealed that the son of the secretary general, Kofi Annan, worked for a company being investigated in the Iraqi oil-for-food scandal for four years longer than he first admitted.


Behind Every Successful Man, There's a Stronger One

Paul Weitz's engagingly lightweight drama is a gently revisionist fairy tale about good versus evil set on the battlefield of contemporary corporate culture.


HSBC interested in KEB, contacted Lone Star: paper

HSBC Holdings Plc has contacted Lone Star about buying Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) from the U.S. private equity fund, the UK's Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday.


Experts Help Run Iraq Vote Effort in U.S.

John Gattorn has delivered aid to Liberia, registered voters in Bosnia and monitored an election in East Timor — but his latest work has brought him to a giant warehouse in surburban Detroit.


Nielsen TV ad ratings seen by early 2007

Nielsen Media Research could introduce  as early next year its controversial ratings service that  measures how many people watch television commercials, Chief  Executive Susan Whiting said on Tuesday.


As spectrum auction opens, questions linger

As the FCC opens a multibillion-dollar spectrum auction, questions remain, including  whether the auction will produce a winning bidder that will challenge telecom and cable-based broadband providers with a national wireless broadband network.


In crescita le presenze da Gran Bretagna e Belgio


After M&M reforms, Spitzer rules out most serious charge

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Insurance stocks rallied Tuesday as the threat of criminal charges being brought against companies in Eliot Spitzer's probe of the industry abated.


A Siderno, trasportato con elisoccorso a Cosenza


Just last week, Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon, who is trying to be father, mentor, and amateur psychologist to Elijah Dukes, told his young outfielder that he can't stare down an umpire in a threatening way after a close call.


DESPERATE pleas for NATO members to commit thousands more troops to...

NATO military commanders request 2,500 more soldiers to fight Taleban No formal offers from any other alliance members as yet Blair appeals for countries to do their 'duty' Key quote "If we are going to ...


MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Adam "Pacman" Jones must wait to see how felony charges filed against him in Las Vegas are handled before a Tennessee court rules on whether the suspended NFL player's plea bargain should be revoked. A new hearing was set for Jan. 3 to revisit the case.


Sydney, 10:45 - Tennis, Alicia Molik vince torneo Sydney

Successo di Alicia Molik al torneo Wta di Sydney (cemento, montepremi 585mila dollari). L'australian...


Manchester, 12:09 - CALCIO, MASCHERANO: WEST HAM DOPO RIFIUTO MANCHESTER

Prima di finire al West Ham, Javier Mascherano era stato scartato dal Manchester United. Lo ha rivel...


Hispanic voters may take immigration revenge in 2008

Long after President George W. Bush has retired to his Texas ranch, his fellow Republicans may have to deal with Hispanic voter backlash over his failed immigration reform.


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Salazar Released From Hospital One Week After Heart Attack

Officials at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center declined to provide details of the three-time New York City Marathon championâs departure or his condition.


Blog: The companies are about to face off in a federal appeals court over their ongoing patent dispute.


The head of DHL express delivery in Asia is applauding efforts by Thailand and Singapore to speed up economic reforms in Southeast Asia, but he warns that if the region doesn't work better as a group, less developed nations will lag farther behind.


Schering-Plough to buy Akzo's Organon for $14.4 bln

Akzo Nobel  said on Monday it was selling its drugs unit Organon BioSciences to Schering-Plough  for 11 billion euros ($14.4 billion), in a last-minute reversal of plans to float it on the stock market.


Sun to shine spotlight on new operating system, Solaris 10

Sun Microsystems SUNW is expected to release a new version of its operating system today - a big part of the struggling computer maker's plan to save itself.


In a deepening political crisis touched off by anti-corruption efforts, Nicaragua's congress has voted to give itself the power to ratify and dismiss Cabinet ministers and other officials.


The Brave One transposes 1970s fears to today's New York City


The Yukos oil company has filed for bankruptcy in the US and appealed for a temporary restraining order against the auction of its main production unit, scheduled for Sunday.


Tiny Antigua grabs the US by its illegal, online dice

Fighting for survival and poker Analysis The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 was rammed through Congress by the Republican leadership in the final minutes before the election period recess. According to Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), no one on the Senate-House Conference Committee had even seen the final language of the bill. The Act is title VIII of a completely unrelated bill, the Safe Port Act, HR 4954, dealing with port security - Professor I Nelson Rose of Whittier Law School, Gambling and the Law: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 Analyzedâ¦


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Jordan king sees Mideast peril without peace deal

The world will be "doomed" to years   of violence in the Middle East if there is no major effort by   2007 to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Jordan's King   Abdullah warned in an interview published on Thursday.


BAGHDAD -- A suicide bomber drove a car into a US convoy north of Fallujah yesterday and set off an explosion that killed seven Marines and three Iraqi National Guard troops, US military officials said.


Poland's prime minister Tuesday told the nation the most suitable date for early parliamentary elections would be Oct. via UPI


Merrill could face big subprime write down

Profit at Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.  could take a big hit if the U.S. brokerage heavyweight cuts the value on nearly $1 billion in subprime lender assets it bought just eight months ago.


Karrie Webb shot an opening round of four-under par 68 to be two shots behind Annika Sorenstam at the LPGA Tour Championship at Trump International golf course.


Studies: Arctic Thaw Threatens Livelihoods

According to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment, the "Arctic climate is now warming rapidly and much larger changes are projected.


Canadian police arrest about 90 people suspected of involvement in Mafia-style organised crime, in Montreal.


British Muslims urged to beware children's radicalism

Home Secretary John Reid was to urge Britain's Muslims to watch out for signs of their children being radicalised or "brainwashed" by Islamists, amid growing concerns over home-grown militants.


Outdoor Game a Reminder of Roots, but Also a Peek at the Sportâs Future

For the N.H.L., the Winter Classic is an opportunity to make a good impression on a network television audience in the United States, where the sport has languished behind other major sports.


La protesta nelle carceri. Vietata la visita del Campidoglio a Regina Coeli

Una provocazione pacifica. Domenica prossima i radicali torneranno nelle carceri per protestare contro le liste di proscrizione di Castelli, ma potrebbero trovare la porta chiusa. Il giorno dopo la rivolta Castelli ha sbarrato l'accesso a Regina Coeli: ...


By MICHAEL GORMLEY  ALBANY, N.Y. - More than a dozen states sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday to lower soot levels from smokestacks and exhaust pipes, a move the state officials argue would save thousands of lives.


Hollywoodâs writers made it official, ending their bitterly fought strike at the 100-day mark by an overwhelming margin.


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Maddie parents both named as suspects by Portuguese police

The mother and father of British toddler Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday in Portugal, have both been named as formal suspects by police, their lawyer said Saturday.


Russia's top prosecutor said Friday that Russia could prosecute the chief suspect in the fatal poisoning of a former KGB agent if Britain presents enough evidence, but his counterpart in London demanded that the suspect face trial in a British court.


An Ephemeral Portrait of an Artist in a Hall of Mirrors

American Ballet Theater staged two world premieres by different choreographers : Benjamin Millepiedâs âFrom Here on Outâ and Jorma Eloâs âC. to C.â


New study points out the potential hazards of long-term mobile phone use.


Movie-rental company Blockbuster Inc.  is in advanced talks to acquire Movielink LLC, an online movie-downloading company owned by the major Hollywood studios, the Wall Street Journal said on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.


Siviglia, 15:33 - CALCIO, SIVIGLIA; RAMOS ESCE DA OSPEDALE: NON RICORDO NULLA

''Non ricordo niente''. Queste le prime parole del tecnico del Siviglia Juande Ramos dopo aver lasci...


Ozone deal called boost to fighting climate change

A deal by 191 nations to eliminate  ozone-depleting substances 10 years ahead of schedule is a  "pivotal moment" in the fight against global warming, Canadian  Environment Minister John Baird said on Saturday.


NHL Lockout's First Week Produces No Talks

NEW YORK - It's been a week without progress in the NHL lockout. So far, there have been no overtures from the league or the players to resume talks to save a season that is already starting to slip away...


Afghans killed after attack on U.S. convoy

JALALABAD, Afghanistan  - Sixteen Afghan civilians were killed after a "complex" Taliban ambush on a U.S. convoy involving a suicide car-bomb attack and militant gunfire, the U.S. military in Afghanistan said on Sunday.


The films Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the latest Harry Potter helped take Pinewood Shepperton's half-year profits to a record Â£6.


Perry, Lionsgate plan fifth Madea feature

LOS ANGELES  - Tyler Perry will portray Madea and Uncle Joe in "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns," the multihyphenate's fifth film for Lionsgate and fourth as director.


An Indian runner who won a silver medal in the women's 800 meters at the Asian Games failed a gender test and was stripped of the medal.


E-Mail Senders Can Pay to Bypass Filters

Four more ISPs will start charging banks, e-commerce sites and other large e-mail senders for guaranteed delivery. Individuals, businesses and organizations can still send messages for free, but spam filters might gobble them up.


Service afloat despite floods Fasthosts is fully operational despite the continued flooding problems.â¦


DaimlerChrysler AG's DCX.N DCXGn.DE  Chrysler division on Wednesday said it will start building its  hot-selling 300C sedan at a plant operated by Magna Steyr in  Graz, Austria, early next year.


SunRocket Leaves Void for Callers on Internet

The collapse of SunRocket, an Internet telephone company that went out of business without warning, raises questions about what responsibility such companies have to their customers.


As boating goes, it may be summer's version of snowshoeing -- inexpensive and easy to learn. For those reasons, not to mention the beauty and exercise factors, the number of sea kayakers grows by great leaps every season as these little boats -- some costing under $500 -- proliferate on every New England shore.


Ford Motor Co. lost $5.8 billion in the fourth quarter amid slumping sales and huge restructuring costs, pushing the fabled automaker's deficit for the year to $12.7 billion, the largest in its 103-year history


The late Tom Crosby, who lived to be 98, often said the secret to his good health was that he took his exercise sitting down. Crosby, often called the "dean of the Charles," raced in the Head of the Charles Regatta every year from its start in 1965 until 1990, a month before his 90th birthday.


West Ham United have appealed against the red card issued to Lee Bowyer during Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Birmingham City here at Upton Park.


US Airways to Ask Court to Cut Union Workers' Pay 23%

US Airways also said it would reduce or stop contributions to some employee retirement plans and would end its commitment to keep 279 aircraft in its fleet.


Ireland's Alistair Cragg finished a creditable 12th in the 5000 metres final in Athens on Saturday evening. The South African-born athlete was near the front of the field in the opening 1000m but he then lost contact as the medal contenders injected pace.


Russian Judge Dismisses Any Penalty In Piracy Case

MOSCOW, Feb. 15 â A Russian judge convicted a provincial school headmaster on Thursday for using pirated Microsoft software in school computers, but declined to impose any penalty, saying that Microsoftâs loss was insignificant compared with its overall earnings.


BERLIN Sept. 19, 2004 - Voters in two east German states handed a sharp rebuke to mainstream parties Sunday, giving radical right parties up to 9 percent of the vote and a boost to the former communists, exit polls showed.


Ken Tutt's banked-in jumper with 31.6 seconds left goes down as the game-winner as Oral Roberts beats Oakland, 71-67, to win the Mid-Con title and automatic NCAA bid for the second straight year.


Ambroselli, Joseph A.  Services held at our funeral home. CHURCH AND CHAPEL  (c) 2006 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning.


Rock singer Bono pledges to spend the rest of his life trying to eradicate extreme poverty around the world.


Ratings volunteers to be spied on by mobiles

Blowers to rat out guineapigs 24-7 You know how you can volunteer to be a TV ratings guinea pig? And then they - Nielsen or whoever - attach kit to your telly so that they can tell everything you and all your thousands of fellow guineapigs watch, and so the ratings get compiled.â¦


The Revolution Has Been Slower and Yet Faster Than Expected

By Owen, John  Owen on digital media It's often said that people overestimate change in the short term and underestimate it in the longer term.  When Revolution launched 10 years ago this month, its title caught the mood of the times perfectly.


Wolves sign Griffin, terms of deal undisclosed

Griffin, a former Houston and New Jersey forward better known for his trouble off the court, agreed to terms with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced Tuesday.


Southern California coach Tim Floyd has taken the blame for a possible NCAA rules violation by freshman standout O.J. Mayo.


With an IQ of 770, this TouchSmart must be a genius, surely? Review According to the famous maxim, a camel is a horse designed by committee, and it's not hard to spot the hand of a committee in the design of the HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC.â¦


United Nations to Set Up Trust Fund for Iraq

United Nations -- The UN Security Council November 30 asked Secretary-General Kofi Annan to create a trust fund to accept donations to support a UN protection force in Iraq.


V.C. Nation: A Post-Google Fraternity of Investors

A growing number of Google millionaires are hoping to parlay their newfound wealth into even greater riches by bankrolling technology start-ups.


Microsoft hit with $1.52 billion patent suit damages

A U.S. federal jury found that Microsoft Corp. infringed audio patents held by Alcatel-Lucent and should pay $1.52 billion in damages, the No. 1 software maker said on Thursday.


Woman helps professionals smooth accents

Armed with a tape recorder and endless patience, Sharon Heffley has spent the last 17 years unraveling the knot of mispronunciations and garbled syllables common to many international professionals.


Sudan govt paralyzing Darfur aid effort: Natsios

Sudan's government is paralyzing the humanitarian operation in Darfur with a complex web of bureaucratic obstructions which could cause massive loss of life, U.S. envoy Andrew Natsios said on Wednesday.


Life in Athens: From songs about Dutch swimmers to watching wedgies

You've heard of swimmer's ear, but what about swimmer's wave? It's the odd way in which Olympic swimmers -- and many gymnasts -- acknowledge applause: By raising their arms to the sky, palms upward, then moving their hands about as if they're changing ...


China move hits Australian mining stocks

China's surprise decision to raise interest rates to cool its economy pulled the rug out from under Australia's high-flying resource sector on Friday, dragging the local sharemarket down from record highs.


Microsoft is clamping down on people with pirated copies of Windows by restricting their access to security features.


Turkish army vows bomb attack strengthens resolve

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey  - Turkey's top general said on Friday a bomb attack which killed five people including three children in the city of Diyarbakir would only strengthen Turkey's resolve to crack down on Kurdish separatist guerrillas.


2nd S.Korean company operational in DPRK

A South Korean semiconductor parts maker on Tuesday became operational at a pilot industrial park in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), reported the South Korean Yonhap News Agency.


The government plans to ban possessing violent internet images after a campaign by a victim's mother.


Jamie Woodallâs six-year-old son is one of thousands of Tennesseans now caught in a showdown between Gov. Phil Bredesen and health care advocates that is threatening to end TennCare, the state health insurance program.


For Ruby Dee at 83, Acclaim and Performances

Ruby Dee, who won the Screen Actors Guildâs Award for best supporting actress for her role in the Denzel Washington film âAmerican Gangster,â is taking time out from various appointments for a reading in White Plains.


The French Prime Minister calls a crisis meeting to discuss the kidnapping of two French journalists in Iraq.


While it's not specifically PHP-related, DevShed's new article can be helpful to even the highest lavel of developer out there - Creating and Using Storyboards.  Storyboards are an essential tool when designing computer-based training systems. They help keep developers, graphic artists, and subject matter experts all on the same page while working together. This can save you large amounts of time and money while avoiding truly unpleasant surprises. Tony Leonard explains all the elements of storyboards, and how to use them. [...] Storyboards for interactive training are more like picture books than books without pictures.


âNo going easy on security if US supplies arms to Pakâ

NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 8: External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh today told the Lok Sabha that in the event of the US supplying arms to Pakistan, India will ensure that its own prepardeness is âânot compromisedââ in any way.


Ultra-nationalist Serbian politician Vojislav Seselj goes on trial at The Hague accused of war crimes.


Several raids have been carried out on opposition offices in Ukraine just over a week before presidential elections.


Biometrics to ease CIOs' cell phone concerns

(InfoWorld) - A biometric systems vendor has a pitch for CIOs nervous about company executives losing their mobile phones and risking the loss of confidential information. AuthenTec, a developer of biometric fingerprint technology, wants to address concerns handset manufacturers may have about adding advanced security features to their product by reducing the size, power consumption, and cost of its touch-powered sensors. "Many CIOs would like to put productivity applications on mobile phones but are worried about the handsets being lost or stolen," said Andrew Germano, director of wireless markets at AuthenTec. Biometric sensors could overcome these worries, provided handset makers can deliver the phones in volume at attractive prices, according to Germano. There are challenges: advanced security technologies are among the many other features competing for space and power in handsets' tiny form factor, Germano said. AuthenTec has reduced the size of its original fingerprint sensor from around 1.5 centimeters to less than 4 millimeters and has lowered the power consumption to 1.8 volts. Further enhancements are in the pipeline. Cost is another big factor. AuthenTec has been selling its chips to handset makers for around $3 each but will need to bring the price down even further -- as low as $1 -- if it hopes to see them deployed on a large scale by major vendors, according to Germano. The company plans to integrate additional features into its sensors -- for instance NFC (near field communication) capability -- and sell it at the same $3 price. "We would essentially take features that today are on two or three separate chips and integrate them into one for the same price," he said. AuthenTec sensors already sport a number of features, including fingertip navigation. Users can use a tiny sensor display instead of buttons to scroll through menus or surf the Web. Germano sees opportunities for biometric fingerprint sensors in phones equipped with NFC technology to provide mobile payment and security services, for enterprise users and consumers alike. The company has a number of operator customers, including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and NTT DoCoMo.


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Fitch rates Miami-Dade stormwater bonds 'A'

New York-based Fitch Ratings has assigned an underlying "A" rating to Miami-Dade County's $75 million stormwater utility revenue bonds, series 2004.


A court is told how a boy begged for a last hug with his father fatally injured by a gang terrorising his street.


Warner may back Dems' bill on withdrawal

GOP Sen. John Warner, who wants U.S. troops to start coming home from Iraq by Christmas, said Sunday he may support Democratic legislation ordering withdrawals if President Bush refuses to set a return timetable soon.


U.S. Poverty Rate Drops; Ranks of Uninsured Grow

The nation's poverty rate declined last year for the first time this decade, but the number of Americans without health insurance rose to a record 47 million, according to annual census figures released yesterday.


Citigroup posts $9.83 billion quarterly loss

Citigroup Inc  on Tuesday posted  its first quarterly loss since its creation in 1998, hurt by  write-downs for exposure to subprime mortgages and other risky  debt.


ATLANTA - The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves play the deciding Game 5 in their opening round playoff series Monday night, with the winner taking on the St. Louis Cardinals...


VATICANO - LE PAROLE DELLA DOTTRINA a cura di don Nicola Bux e don Salvatore Vitiello - Il ÂMondo missionarioÂ a 50 anni dallÂEnciclica Fidei donum di Pio XII CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Se si mette da parte Dio Âin nome di cose piÃ¹ importantiÂ come le grandi questioni sociali, Âallora falliscono proprio queste presunte cose piÃ¹ importanti. Non lo dimostra soltanto lÂesito negativo dellÂesperienza...


Iran- Eu deal subject to progress in nuke talks

LONDON, Nov 18 (IranMania) - Iran warned Wednesday that its deal to suspend sensitive nuclear activities in order to ease fears it is seeking the nuclear bomb was subject to rapid progress in a new round of negotiations to begin next month.


Robert Gates, sworn in as U.S. defense secretary on Monday, said he understood the desire to bring troops home but that failure in Iraq would be a "calamity" that haunts and threatens America for decades.


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Personal Health Beliefs  Are Largely Hit and Myth

Pop quiz: Which of the following is accurate? -- A. Cellphones can cause cancer. -- B. Low-tar cigarettes are less dangerous than regular cigarettes. -- C. What you do as a young adult has little effect on your chance of getting cancer later in life. If you chose any of the above, you're wrong --...


Giornata di tensione per il guardasigilli.Prodi in allarme chiama Di PietroMarini: "Niente fiducia, la Cdl non sta facendo ostruzionismo"                                            La via crucis di Clemente tra i ribelli "Non mi faccio impiccare dalle toghe"                                                                                Ma l'altra notte una parentesi "leggera": in elicotteroa Benevento per una festa organizzata dalla mogliedi LIANA MILELLA


Expelled UN envoy returns to Sudan for handover

Outgoing UN envoy to Sudan Jan Pronk, who was expelled in October for criticising Khartoum's actions in war-torn Darfur, is expected to return to hand over to his successor.


To suggest the rival captains at this year's Ryder Cup have slightly contrasting styles and characters is to say black is a bit darker than white.


Controversial Bangladesh election chief to step aside

Bangladesh's controversial election chief has bowed to pressure to step aside, the president said, after thousands of opposition supporters poured onto the streets to demand his removal.


Five children playing with a landmine in Somalia's capital are killed when it explodes, witnesses say.


An end appeared in sight Monday to the worst bilateral crisis between Georgia and Russia in years.


Fonterra Takeover Bid "Grossly Inadequate": Nat Foods

Dairy processor National Foods has again called for shareholders to reject the takeover bid of New Zealand dairy giant, Fonterra. The company has told a shareholder meeting in Adelaide the $5.45 a share bid made by Fonterra is grossly inadequate.