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Government 'lost' DNA data on 2,000 criminal suspects

More crimes committed before disc found The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the latest government institution facing humiliation over its inability to properly deal with sensitive data.â¦


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Standing in the rough at the bottom of a steep slope behind the sixth green, Tiger Woods was getting perilously close to missing the cut in his own tournament. He needed a terrific shot just to have a chance for a bogey that would put him nine shots behind the leader.


Experts Predict Mount St. Helens Eruption

The flurry of earthquakes at Mount St. Helens intensified further Thursday, and one scientist put the chance of a small eruption happening in the next few days at 70 percent.


The Red Sox publicly have said Curt Schilling's status remains day to day, though they expect him to start a potential Game 6 Saturday despite the risks involved in suturing his dislocated right ankle tendon in place for the third time this postseason.


The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday reversed a decision to deny aid to victims of Christmas Day tornadoes in Florida, saying the state needed more help after a series of deadly tornadoes last week.


Another E.coli outbreak rattles California farmers

SAN FRANCISCO/OXNARD, California  - California's farming industry is girding for another potential black eye after a second outbreak this year of a potentially deadly E. coli strain linked to its crops.


U.S. Marines clashed with insurgents on the outskirts of the rebel stronghold of Fallujah and launched airstrikes at militant targets, the U.S. command said Friday, ignoring a call from the city's leaders to halt new attacks.


Man Sets Fire to Himself Outside White House

A bearded man shouting "Allah" set  himself on fire outside the White House on Monday before  uniformed Secret Service agents wrestled him to the ground and  extinguished the flames, officials and witnesses said.


Movie-goers were easy prey for a double dose of space invaders.


CA executive surfaces at Application Security

The CA executive who managed the company's eTrust line of security management software has taken the reins at database security vendor Application Security.


Fake viagra sold over the web from Malta-British scientists

A study carried out by doctors from the University of London showed that 50 percent of the Viagra sold over the Internet was fake.


Vladimir Putin signs Kyoto Protocol bill

Russia's president has signed the Kyoto Protocol ensuring the global climate pact will take effect, Novosti reported Friday. Putin had delayed signing the treaty until he gained


NC State playing at home, rolling over a hapless opponent powerless to stop the onslaught. But Wednesday night, Towe watched things from the other end.


[World News]: Islamabad, Dec.27 : Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan are meeting in Islamabad in a shorth while from now to try and take the composite peace process forward.


Violent games blamed for German school attack

Leading German lawmakers demanded a  crackdown on violent computer and simulated war games on  Tuesday over concerns that they may have helped inspire a young  man to attack his former school with guns and explosives.


Ayesha Kapoor: The stunning 9-year old in `Black`

Playing Rani Mukherjee as a child, the nine-year old Ayesha Kapoor has been given the job of performing whatÂs debatably the most difficult character ever written for a child.


Video Feature: Alexander Behind-the-Scenes

November 22, 2004 - Eight square miles of Moroccan desert, hundreds of armor clad extras at war, and director Oliver Stone puts Colin Farrell in the middle of it.


"Sono felice di essere a Monza - racconta Schumi -: il casco tricolore Ã¨ per gli italiani chi mi sostengono sempre". Rubens: "Si viaggia sul filo dei centesimi". MONZA (Milano), 10 settembre 2004 - E' davanti a tutti, come al solito.


Roundup: Darfur peace talks discuss political settlement as rebels ...

After days of footdragging, the African Union (AU)-sponsored peace talks aimed at ending a 20-month-old crisis in Sudan's Darfur began to discuss a political settlement


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"This direction of Ukrainian politics has no alternatives"  Yushchenko and Yanukovych will co-host the summit The European Union is holding a summit in Ukraine on Friday but it is likely to be overshadowed by political uncertainty in the country. via BBC


Agentâs Report Says Adjustments, Not Drugs, Behind Clemensâs Longevity

Roger Clemensâs agent released a statistical report to refute allegations that the pitcherâs career rebounded around the time period he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.


Blast hits Afghanistan's Kandahar: witnesses

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan  - A loud explosion on Tuesday hit the southern Afghan province of Kandahar where more than 140 people, most of them civilians, were killed in two suspected suicide raids in the past two days, witnesses said.


By Allen Thomas, The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.  Sep. 14--Fall chinook salmon fishing in the lower Columbia River will end beginning Friday.   Washington and Oregon officials on Wednesday closed chinook retention effective at 12:01 a.m.


Barrichello wins innaugural Chinese grand prix, Villeneuve 11th

Rubens Barrichello won the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, taking advantage of Formula One champion Michael Schumacher's disastrous weekend and outlasting runner-up Jenson Button by just over a second.


Madrid, 11:54 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: CONTRO BAYERN SENZA BECKHAM E REYES

Il Real Madrid dovrà fare a meno di David Beckham e Josè Antonio Reyes nel ritorno deg...


China has nearly 20 million Internet bloggers

China had 19.87 million Internet bloggers at the beginning of November -- a 24 percent increase over the past 12 months.


American officials claim 'serious provocation' from Iranian warships at sea


U.S.-led air raid kills 11 in Afghanistan: doctor

GHAZNI, Afghanistan  - Nine police and two civilians were killed in an air strike by U.S.-led troops in Afghanistan, a provincial doctor said on Thursday, but the coalition said Taliban fighters had been killed.


The British boxer Amir Khan was cleared of dangerous driving today after speeding through a red light and knocking down a pedestrian.


Yawar slams US for dismantling Saddamâs army

Iraq's interim president, Ghazi Al Yawar, said that the United States and Britain made a huge mistake when they dismantled the countryâs security apparatus after removing Saddam Hussein.


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Two organizations were inserted into the list after the second  paragraph: VirusBlokAda Ltd - $1,180, www.anti-virus.by  and Fortinet - $699, www.fortinet.com.  In addition, "2007" was added after "WinPatrol" and the Grisoft  information was moved to a new location within the list.


Movie Review | 'Regular Lovers': Grace Notes: To Be Young and in Paris in 1968

This tender portrait of late-1960s French youth stars Louis Garrel as FranÃ§ois, a 20-year-old Parisian struggling through the fires of revolutionary promise and its smoldering remains.


Controversial game publisher Take-Two gets a cleaner "Manhunt 2" okayed.


EU seeks clarification of US delay in WTO air row

EU trade chief Peter Mandelson wants clarification of the US stance in threatened WTO action over aid to Airbus, his spokeswoman said Friday after a US official indicated Washington was delaying such action.


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Int'l community pledges more relief efforts for tsunami victims

The international community pledged more relief efforts for tsunami-devastated South and Southeast Asian countries Thursday as the death toll from the worst earthquake and tsunamis climbed to over 115,000.


Animal rights campaigners are asked to call off a protest following the theft of a woman's body from a grave.


NBC's two late-night franchises are coming back. Will the laughs come with them?


A two-year-old boy was yesterday rescued from underneath rubble four days after he, his sister and mother were buried in their car by a landslide set off by an earthquake in north-west Japan.


OSSEZIA: OSTAGGI A SCUOLA, ESPLOSIONE E FUMO

(AGI/REUTERS) - Beslan (Ossezia del Nord), 2 set. - Una forte esplosione di natura sconosciuta e' stata udita oggi pomeriggio in prossimita' della scuola di Beslan, dove centinaia di ostaggi sono nelle mani di terroristi armati.


Cheney: Congress undermining U.S. troops

Vice President Dick Cheney challenged lawmakers Monday to prove their support for U.S. troops and the war on terrorism by approving the Bush administration's requests for financing military action in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Israel Frees Egyptian Students - Family Sources

Israel on Sunday released six Egyptian students arrested in August and charged with conspiring to kill Israeli soldiers, sources close to their families said.


More than 500 writers deliver a letter to Gordon Brown calling for a "push" to eliminate childhood illiteracy.


United States book place in Hopman Cup final

PERTH, Australia  - The United States booked their place in the Hopman Cup final by moving into an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in their Group B match on Thursday.


Immobili, false vendite le risposte degli esperti

Con la legge Bersani oggi è impossibile fare una donazione mascherata da una vendita per raggirare gli altri eredi. I vostri quesiti su detrazioni e assicurazioni auto


Hizbullah rejects UN call for disarmament

The leader of the Hizbullah group on Saturday rejected a UN resolution calling for his guerilla army to be dismantled, saying the world body's call served Israeli interests.


KRESTENA, Greece  - Greek firefighters backed by EU teams battled raging forest blazes that have killed 63 people and opposition parties accused the government of incompetence in handling the crisis.


Iraq Eyes Compensation from Russia if Oil-For-Food Claims Prove ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin told visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi that his country would write off 90 percent of the debt owed it by Iraq, making it clear


Corel Intros Free Beta of WordPerfect Lightning

In a move designed to bridge the gap between the offline and online worlds, Corel has incorporated several Web 2.0 capabilities in the first public beta of WordPerfect Lightning, a free version of the longstanding WordPerfect word-processing app.


Comcast to ramp up Internet speed, TV tech options

NEW YORK  - Comcast CEO Brian Roberts will try to show the cable industry has embraced innovation by unveiling initiatives today to promote new technology, speed Internet connections, help customers manage video options and expand HDTV selection.


Hamas, Abbas in disharmony over unity policies

Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas voiced   conflicting views on Wednesday on unity government policies   central to resumption of international aid to the Palestinian   Authority.


PNA warns against Israeli threats against Arafat

The Palestinian National Authority(PNA) on Thursday warned the Israeli government not to carry out any action that would hurt Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.


Toftir (Scozia), 20:20 - CALCIO, QUALIFICAZIONI EURO 2008: SCOZIA-FAR OER 2-0

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Pentagon denies Guantanamo torture allegations

TONY EASTLEY: The Red Cross has refused to publicly confirm whether the memo leaked to the New York Times accurately reflects its concerns, citing its longstanding policy of confidentiality.


In the land of tequila, U.S. President George W. Bush steered clear of the fiery potion during a lunch on Tuesday with Mexican President Felipe Calderon.


Stung by its loss of market share to Hopkinton's EMC Corp. , IBM Corp. fought back yesterday with a pair of major new data storage offerings, including one that occupies less than one-twentieth as much space as EMC's rival Clariion storage system.


MacCentral - Apple Computer is out in full force at the NAMM music show being held this week in Anaheim, Calif. Highlights of the company's booth -- which is modeled after a large Logic Pro box -- are its consumer-level GarageBand, intermediate Logic Express and professional Logic Pro applications.


A suicide attacker has detonated grenades on a commercial street in Kabul city centre, killing himself and injuring seven other people, including three foreign peacekeepers, officials said.


Ten people with suspected links to al-Qaeda are arrested in raids across Turkey, police say.


'Climate Witnesses' Testify About Warming

A Nepalese Sherpa fears his mountain valley will be flooded by melting glacier runoff high in the Himalayas. A Fiji islander frets about rising sea levels, while villagers cope with the destruction of mangrove swamps in India.


US condoles 'great reformer' Rao's death

New Delhi, December 24: US Ambassador David C Mulford today laid a wreath at the body of late Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on behalf of President George W Bush and the people of his country.


Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy, Education quit

With Monday's announcement of four Cabinet resignations, at least six Cabinet members are leaving the Bush administration.


European Union officials Monday rejected a French proposal to cut funding to poor nations in Eastern Europe with low tax rates that tempt investment away from their richer western neighbors.


Stars rock around the world for climate change

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


Shares in LG Electronics and LG Chem fall on reports of an exploding laptop, which had an LG Chem battery.


French launch carton of wine with  straw

To the traditionalists, the idea of drinking wine through a straw may indeed be the last straw.


The leaders of France and Brazil warned Monday that poverty leads to violence and urged the international community to find ways to narrow the gap between rich and poor, casting a spotlight on the more than 1 ...


Images showed black man being decapitated An email showing a man being decapitated has led to disciplinary action for 100 Herfordshire police officers and staff after a "robust" investigation.â¦


Some Net phone users who are also broadband subscribers aren't receiving incoming calls. AT&T plans to release patch.


Crystal Palace were triumphant last night (Oct 4) over 10-man Fulham at Selhurst Park, lifting themselves off the bottom of the Premiership.


A Clutter Too Deep for Mere Bins and Shelves

Disorganization may be a person problem, not a house problem.


Tiger still in hunt for 5th straight win

Robert Allenby made a hole-in-one during a torrid stretch that took him from the middle of the pack to the top of the leaderboard Saturday in the Deutsche Bank Championship.


The Illegal Swastika Sells in Germany, but It's Still a Hex

It is illegal to display a swastika in Germany, but one would never know it from walking around the hall housing English-language publishers at the Frankfurt book fair.


Another dating  competition series is coming to television, but this one has a  new twist: MTV's "A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila" will  feature the bisexual MySpace phenomenon choosing from among  both male and female suitors.


American, Nepalese and Filipino confirmed kidnapped, two Iraqis ...

BAGHDAD, Nov 2  - An American, Filipino and Nepalese and at least one Iraqi working for a Saudi company were among a group of people kidnapped at gunpoint from their Baghdad offices on Monday, a US embassy spokesman said Tuesday.


L.A. City Council OKs Anti-Wal-Mart Ordinance

The Los Angeles City Council on  Wednesday gave final approval to a measure designed to  discourage Wal-Mart Inc. from locating its Supercenters within  city limits.


Blog: The software maker names Craig Eisler, a former Softie who rejoined the company in February to head its Apple efforts. Roz Ho shifts to an unspecified role in Robbie Bach's Entertainment and Devices unit.


Him, Her and Him by the Seashore, Balancing Levity and Suffering

âWoman on the Beachâ is a bittersweet accounting of the geography of desire.


North Carolina closes with a 16-5 run to upset Connecticut, 71-65, the three-time defending national champions' earliest loss since 1995.


The Patrick administration's chief housing official yesterday called for better regulation of mortgage brokers and the establishment of a $5 million fund to assist the escalating number of Massachusetts homeowners facing the loss of their homes through foreclosure.


Apple Computer's chief executive, Steve Jobs, apologized yesterday for a stock options scandal that he said "happened on my watch," after a three-month internal investigation uncovered "serious concerns" with the actions of two former executives.


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Iraq, the issue most likely to ignite fire in tomorrow's debate, has become the chief symbol of differences between presidential candidates George W. Bush and John F. Kerry.


Singh shows Ryder Cup losers what they missed

In the wake of America's crushing defeat in the Ryder Cup there were calls for the annexation of the Pacific island of Fiji. Having the world No 1 on their team might or might not have helped the US at Oakland Hills.


Internet Retailers Reaching Out to Mailbox Surfers

E-commerce sites have been dabbling in catalogs for the past few years, but now theyÂre getting more serious, with more sites mailing more catalogs than ever.


Evander Holyfield and Sultan Ibragimov will fight for the World Boxing Organization title Oct. 13 in Moscow.


HP punts four new ProLiant servers at SMBs

Mixes-up mid-market merchandise Hewlett-Packard is pushing four new ProLiant servers destined for the wiring closets of mid-sized businesses. According to HP's Proliant marketing director John Gromala, the new systems will revamp the company's SMB gear with more compact systems and lower prices.â¦


The suicide of a woman in Maghaberry prison in March 2004 could have been prevented, a jury finds.


1. The 76ers and Warner Bros., as part of the NBA's Read to Achieve program, hosted an advance screening Thursday of the upcoming Tom Hanks film, The Polar Express.


CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Aug. 31 -- A Marine testifying under immunity Friday said he saw Staff Sgt. Frank D. Wuterich shoot five unarmed Iraqi men moments after a roadside bomb exploded in Haditha in November 2005, a week after Wuterich said that if such an attack occurred, "we should kill everybody...


"Good for Joe," said Seattle manager John McLaren, after hearing that Joe Torre had turned down an offer to return as the Yankees' manager next season. "He gets to go out on his own terms. Class act all the way."


US President George W. Bush has opened up an 8-percentage-point lead over Democratic candidate John Kerry in the world's most prestigious popularity contest.


There is an interesting new twist in the age-old "We poor Christians are being attacked!" movement this year: The "keep Christ in Christmas" movement, attracting wannabe-martyrs from churches including  Catholic to Methodist ; Baptists, strangely enough, seem divided on the issue. Some others are threatening to boycott Macy's if they do not replace "Happy Holidays" signs with "Merry Christmas" ones. No information is available from Macy's website about whether the Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hannukah, or Saturnalia signs will be replaced.


Iraq launches 1st oil tanker in 27 years

The Iraqi Oil Tanker Co. launched its first new ship in 27 years Monday, and delivery of two more tankers is expected within three months.


The wife of a soldier killed in an ambush in Iraq says he was a hero to everyone who knew him.


Given the circumstances, the Reliance Industries management had hardly any option but to announce a buy-back of shares at a substantial premium.


Rent-a-womb in India fuels surrogate motherhood debate

Jyoti Dave is pregnant, but when the 30-year-old gives birth in March the baby will not be taken home to bond with her other child, but will instead be handed over to an American couple unable to conceive.


Runoff in Tex. 23rd May Show Impact Of 2006 Redistricting

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 10 -- Almost everywhere nationwide, the midterm elections are but a distant memory, supplanted by Christmas shopping and holiday parties. But here, candidates are still battling to determine the makeup of the House and the fate of Texas's first Hispanic Republican elected to...


Reporte Delta Latin America Information Technology Report: Without an Internet Connection, Week of Dec. 11 - Dec. 15

Reporte Delta is a weekly report, written in Spanish and targeted  towards Latin America, that specializes in the study and analysis of the  general strategic use of information technology and in particular, in  the use of internet technology.


No longer an action hero, but a potent force

Schwarzenegger goes from ridiculed novice to GOP's second-most visible national figure.


Neurological disease common, survey finds

Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's  disease and other neurological diseases may be far more common  than most people had believed, according to new estimates  published on Monday.


The Dodgers left Los Angeles a week ago as a team starting to emerge from a nasty post-All-Star break slump. They return home with a nine-game winning streak.


Specter Faces Debate Over Judiciary Panel

WASHINGTON Nov 15, 2004 - As Congress returns from its election break to wrap up work for the year, a key focus will be on whether moderate Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa.


Quick-thinking driver helps cops save the day

Nashville - Thanks to a quick-thinking robbery victim and his camera-equipped cellphone, police had a photo of the suspect and tracked him down in 10 minutes, police said.


Study to Probe Gene Role in Breast Cancer

A new national clinical trial will investigate genetic and environmental causes of breast cancer by enrolling 50,000 sisters of women already diagnosed with the disease.


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TORONTO - Lawyers for Stelco and the companies involved in the restructuring of the steelmaker were due back in a Toronto court on Thursday for a hearing to approve Deutsche Bank's $900-million refinancing offer as a benchmark bid.


Diocese, Victim's Groups Demand Foley Reveal Alleged Abuser

The Roman Catholic diocese of Palm Beach, Fla., and national sex abuse victims' groups called today for former Rep. Mark Foley (R-Fla.) to give police the name of the clergyman who allegedly abused him as a teenager.


U.S. newspaper third-quarter ad revenue falls

Combined print and online advertising  revenue at U.S. newspapers slid 1.5 percent to $11.8 billion in  the third quarter, hurt by falling automobile and help-wanted  classified sales, an industry group said on Tuesday.


Chicago Bulls draft pick arrested for urinating in public

SALMON, Idaho  - Chicago Bulls draft pick JamesOn Curry was arrested in Boise, Idaho on Thursday for urinating in public and resisting police arrest.


Empoli, 20:03 - CALCIO, EMPOLI; CORSI: PRATALI E' INCEDIBILE

Il presidente dell'Empoli Fabrizio Corsi interviene sul caso pratali, e dichiara il giocatore incedi...


Washington - The senior US marine commander in Iraq said on Thursday that the US-led offensive in Fallujah has "broken the back of the insurgency" by seizing their main base of operations.


A bomb attack on U.S. diplomats, the first since 1990, has sent shudders through the small but growing American community


Group net profit at Nintendo totaled $2.43 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, up 96.3 percent from the same period in fiscal 2006.


Closed-end mutual funds offer more bang for your investing buck as long as they are trading at a discount.


Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is heightening his flirtation with a White House run Sunday during his first trip to New Hampshire, where over 2,000 people had snatched up tickets to see him speak.


Sir Ian McKellen's debut as a panto dame is put on hold for one night due to problems with the show.


Arsene Wenger has claimed that some of Arsenal's overseas players could have used performance-enhancing drugs before they joined the club.


Asteroid Comes Closest to Earth Since 12th Century, NASA Says

Toutatis, a mountain-sized asteroid, came the closest to the Earth since at least the 12th century, allowing scientists to gather data about its trajectory and features, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration said.


Police questioning suspects as Bangalore raid yields 'radical' CDs

Police officers in Britain were questioning five suspects in connection with failed car bombings a week ago as detectives in Bangalore revealed they had discovered CDs containing extremist material in the homes of two detainees.


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Fake Windows XP users get Microsoft Offer

Windows Operating Systems must be some of the most pirated applications in the world. And the sad thing is that some computer dealers sell pirated versions packaged to look as originals to unsuspecting buyers.


Israel seeks rules of engagement before Lebanon exit

Israel and an international   peacekeeping force have yet to agree on rules of engagement in   south Lebanon that would enable Israeli troops to complete a   planned pullout, Defense Minister Amir Peretz said on Tuesday.


France says US claims over Iraqi bribes 'unverified'

France dismissed accusations made in an official US report that French businessmen and politicians received bribes from Saddam Hussein in order to influence government policy on Iraq, with the foreign ministry describing them as "unverified."


Popular German TV cook Rainer Mitze opened the doors of his Maltese Cooking College at Ir-Razzett L-Antik in Qormi on 28th September.


Conservatives Celebrate after Historic Election Win in Australia

Australia's conservative prime minister, John Howard, is celebrating a decisive victory over the Labor Party in general elections.


Attorneys for NBA star Kobe Bryant have asked the judge to dismiss the sexual assault charge against him with opening statements less than a week away, a court official said Wednesday.


Sprint records $1.9 billion loss on impairment charge

Sprint Corp. reported Tuesday a $1.91 billion net loss for the third quarter, due to a previously announced re-evaluation of its long distance network assets, but beat analysts' expectations for the quarter.


SERENA Williams took a leaf from the Andre Agassi book of fashion yesterday, donning denim in her first-round match at the US Open.


Drea de Matteo, formerly of The Sopranos, picks up where she left off


MANILA -- A typhoon killed at least 146 people in the Philippines after heavy rains and howling winds triggered landslides from a volcanic mountain, Richard Gordon, the head of the local Red Cross, said today.


David Ortiz hit a two-run homer to right field in the first inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees after one inning of play in Game 7 of the AL championship series Wednesday night.


Labour and the Tories are both promising to tackle the petty disruption hampering some of England's schools.


"Blahâ¦Blahâ¦Love Songs For The New Millenium"

Even though Ozzy Osbourne became a household name by starring in one of MTV's most popular reality TV shows to date, he has no intentions of doing another series of "The Osbournes", according to Reuters.


Drug wholesaler says earnings to come below Wall Street estimates; cites slower drug price hikes. NEW YORK  - AmerisourceBergen Corp.


BERLIN - Bayer AG, the German drug and chemical company, has agreed to sell its plasma products business for $590 million in cash and stock to the private US investment groups Cerberus Capital Management and Ampersand Ventures.


More Than 2,000 Scandinavians Missing After Tsunami

More than 2,000 Scandinavians were among  more than 3,500 foreigners still unaccounted for three days  after deadly walls of water slammed into coastal communities  and resorts around the Indian Ocean.


Colonial Tensions Reemerge in Ivory Coast

Young Ivorians embrace anti-French sentiment and struggle to break ties with the colonial master.


MVP Randall receives passing marks for leading South to victory

LSU quarterback Marcus Randall hopes the NFL scouts took note that he's a quick study. After being introduced to a new offense five days ago, Randall completed 7 of 11 passes for 88 yards to earn MVP honors at the Gridiron Classic and lead the South to a 24-21 win over the North yesterday in Lady Lake, Fla.


Shuttle crew boards space station for week-long stay

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis ended a two-day journey to the International Space Station on Sunday, slipping into a berthing port to deliver more solar-powered panels and a new crewmember to the orbital outpost.


The recent separation of Christie Brinkley and her fourth husband, Peter Cook, exploded in scandal Monday when a 19-year-old former employee of Cook's claimed he seduced her with lavish gifts while married to Brinkley.


Ground Zero Suicide Inspired by Election

A 25-year-old man from Georgia who was apparently distraught over President Bush's re-election shot and killed himself at ground zero. Andrew Veal's body was found Saturday morning inside the off-limits site, said Steve Coleman, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. A shotgun was found nearby, but no suicide note was found, Coleman said.


Bush, Kerry Continue Campaigning in Hotly Contested States

President Bush and his Democratic rival, Senator John Kerry, have more campaign stops scheduled in hotly contested states Thursday, with the US presidential election just five days away.


IBM’s Atlantic tools platform set to sail

InfoWorld - IBM Rational on Wednesday plans to flesh out complete plans for the upcoming IBM Software Development Platform, code-named “Atlantic.”


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France's crusader of the far right, who rallied flag-waving followers at a National Front party congress Sunday, is making his sixth long-shot bid for France's presidency.


ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines Inc. said Monday it has obtained up to $600 million in new financing as the struggling carrier seeks to avoid bankruptcy.


SYLVESTER Stallone was detained by airport officials after prohibited imports were found in luggage belonging to him and his entourage.


Ukraine's Yanukovich denies calling for force against opposition

Ukraine's pro-Russia Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich scrambled to save his faltering reputation by denying that he supported the use of force against pro-Western opposition demonstrators now poised to carry their leader to power.


Roma, 11:42 - CALCIO, MORATTI: SI TORNA A GIOCARE PER LA GENTE

''La decisione di tornare subito a giocare è stata presa per la gente e non per gli interessi...


CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Salvation Army's annual bell-ringing campaign gets under way this week, but the charitable organization is concerned that it might not be able to raise enough money this holiday season.


China National Petroleum Corp. is in talks with Yukos in an effort to convince the Russian oil supplier to renew needed shipments of crude oil, an executive of China's state-run oil giant said Monday.


WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Time to Tackle Tough Choices

GENEVA, Jan 25 (IPS) - The international business and political leaders  who will gather this week in Switzerland for the World Economic  Forum (WEF) will be called upon to âtake responsibility for tough  choices,â said the event's founder and executive chairman,  Klaus Schwab.


RIGHTS:  'U.S. Resisting Ban on Cluster Bombs'

BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (IPS) - The U.S. is leading efforts to resist a complete  ban on cluster bombs, human rights activists have complained.


Players have missed games for silly reasons. Just look at a few days off earned by the Cubs. Kicking an electric fan in the dugout -- Cubs reliever Kyle Farnsworth was lost for 22 games.


A US Army Bradley armoured vehicle burns next to a junction on the airport highway in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Oct 23, 2004. A roadside bomb exploded near an American military convoy in Baghdad, injuring six soldiers, the US command said.


Childhood Abuse Common Among Manic Depressives

Nearly half of patients suffering from  manic depression, or bipolar disorder, may have been abused as  children, scientists say in a new report.


The UN's Kosovo envoy is set to recommend the province be allowed to separate from Serbia, the BBC learns.


British girls jailed for year for Ghana drug smuggling: diplomat

A court in Ghana on Wednesday sentenced two teenage British girls found guilty in November of cocaine smuggling to one year in prison, a spokesman for the British High Commission said.


Gunmen opened fire on a convoy of Turkish trucks in Mosul on Saturday, killing two Turkish drivers and wounding two others, hospital and police officials said.


Scientists in Singapore create a device that can detect the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in 30 minutes.


Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet on Sunday, officials said, but both sides sought to play down the chances of progress.


At Least 21 Dead in Indonesian Jetliner Crash

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 7 -- An Indonesian jetliner carrying 140 people burst into flames as it landed on Java island Wednesday, trapping a number of people inside the burning plane, the airline and witnesses said.


E-Trade Financial Corp. on Monday slashed forecasts for 2007 profit as the discount brokerage exited the wholesale mortgage business because of a slew of bad home loans.


Car bomb in Baghdad targets minister, two killed

At least two people were killed and three others wounded in a car bomb blast targeting Iraqi Minister of Education Sami al-Mudhaffar early Tuesday in Baghdad, an interior ministry spokesman said.


(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:


CORRECTED: Dow, S&P and Nasdaq up on benign inflation data

Corrects paragraph 8 to show Dow at 12,449.05     NEW YORK  - U.S. stocks rose on Friday as tame consumer price data reassured investors that inflation was under control and the economy will still grow strongly enough to support the equity market.


Andy Bean shot a 4-under 67 in cold and windy conditions Saturday for a share of the lead with Wayne Levi in the suspended second round of the Champions Tour's Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am.


Yahoo Announces Media Head - Former ABC Chairman Braun  Yahoo today hired former ABC television network Chairman Lloyd Braun as head of Yahoo Media and Entertainment. Lloyd Braun will be overseeing Yahoo movies, TV, entertainment, music, games, finance, news, weather, sports, health and children channels.   Bloomberg reports that Braun left Walt ...


Trio Creates Rock iBand With Modded iPhones

A couple of musical iPhone apps and a Nintendo DS game take the place of guitar, keyboards and more in the hands of tuneful gadget freaks.


A baby who had a lung tumour removed in the womb and was born at 28 weeks has been allowed home.


As the choir of Army soldiers sang a spirited "Frosty the Snowman" under a light snowfall Sunday evening, Lt. Cmdr. Lynne O'Neil bobbed in time and thought of her daughter, Anna.


Da oggi la Lazio avrÃ  finalmente un nuovo allenatore. E si tratta di Giuseppe Papadopulo, fino allâanno scorso alla guida del Siena. Lâannuncio Ã¨ atteso per le 16 a Formello, il centro di allenamento


L'episodio di bullismo e' avvenuto nell'Astigiano


Floods that swept across North Korea earlier this month killed at least 600 people, double the previously known toll, the country's official news agency said Saturday.


A Yom Kippur appearance at a synagogue. A trip to Washington's Holocaust museum. A circumcision? Ever since Mel Gibson said he wanted the Jewish community to help him make amends for his anti-Semitic comments, suggestions have been pouring in, some in jest and some quite serious.


US agents use Internet to wage undercover war on child porn

In a normal working day, US criminal investigator Flint Waters will surf the Internet, chat online with someone whose acquaintance he made a few weeks earlier, and exchange photos and videos.


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QPR confirm Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone have made a recommended offer for the club.


US Tsunami Aid May Be Billions of Dollars -Senator

The United States may eventually  spend billions of dollars to help Asia recover from last week's  devastating tsunami, a leading Republican U.S. senator said on  Sunday as the Bush administration battled criticism it had been  slow to respond.


Airlines which offering cheap fares but add on extra charges will be penalised under rules backed by MEPs.


Surface numbers disappoint, but that's as far as Wall Street looks.


Office Depot delays results due to review

Office Depot Inc , the world's  second-largest office supplies retailer, said on Monday it  would delay its third-quarter earnings release due to an  independent review of its vendor program funds.


SRINAGAR, DEC 29: National Conference leader Farooq Ahmad Zargar was today shot dead by militants in JK. The militants shot at Zargar, the provincial president of Youth National Conference, at Kawdara on Nallamar


The left made more inroads into Latin America in four elections this weekend as crisis-weary voters tired of decades of US-backed market reforms warmed to pragmatic


After historic talks, US seeks action by Iran

Security in Iraq was the focus of the first US-Iran talks in nearly 30 years on Monday.


Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of racketeering, money-laundering and soliciting more than $400,000 in bribes in connection with years of trying to broker business deals in Africa.


A police inspector is due to appear  before magistrates on Saturday charged with drink driving.


Microsoft, Google, Yahoo settle gambling claims for $31.5M

The settlement worth $31.5 million resolves accusations that the companies promoted illegal Internet gambling, the Justice Department said.


UPDATE 1-Open-Serena surprised to be crowd favourite

Former champion Serena Williams hammered Patty Schnyder 6-4 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday and then said she was surprised to have the crowd on her side.


'So Far, so Good,' NASA Flight Chief Says of Discovery

By The Associated Press  HOUSTON - Space shuttle Discovery looks to be in good health so far, NASA managers said Sunday, although it will be at least two days before engineers can rule out any possible damage from the program's first night launch in four years.


Innovators take patent bill battle to Senate

Executives and lobbyists from some  of America's richest and most influential companies are walking  the halls of Congress, buttonholing senators to argue for  strong patents to preserve U.S. innovation.


Pronto il progetto della Ue che affronta i rischi provocati dal surriscaldamento globale. Intere cittÃ  spostate, dighe piÃ¹ alte e case anti-caldo                                            Clima, ecco il super-piano dell'Europa Ecco come affronteremo la sfida                                                                                di ALBERTO d'ARGENIO


A native version of the free OpenOffice.org productivity suite for OS X may ship next year.


Nasa officials scrutinising the launch of space shuttle Atlantis say debris did hit, but  there was no visible damage.


Yahoo! Extends Mobile Advertising Leadership With Launch of Display Advertisements in 19 Countries

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today launched its mobile display advertising  platform on the company's Yahoo! Mobile Web  service (m.yahoo.com) in 19 countries across Europe, Asia and the  Americas instantly enabling advertisers to reach consumers around the  globe on their mobile phones.


The best-selling cartoonist talks about making the drawings for her new film, why graphic novels should really be called comics and the problem with being a woman.


Verona, 17:38 - CALCIO, MANCINI: PORTE CHIUSE? MEGLIO FINIRE QUI IL CAMPIONATO

Roberto Mancini non riesce a godersi appieno la 15/a vittoria consecutiva dell'Inter e il solido pri...


Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community pressures El Al to sign a legal pledge to not fly on the Sabbath.


Briton charged with planning to kill soldier

A British terrorism suspect was charged by police with intending to kidnap and kill a member of the British armed forces, prosecutors said on Friday.


Subpoena issued to ex-Yankee Knoblauch to testify

A House of Representatives committee issued a subpoena to force former New York Yankees slugger Chuck Knoblauch to testify at a deposition on baseball doping after he refused to respond voluntarily.


Dozens of families evacuated from a FEMA trailer park that had been plagued by sewage leaks and power outages were in temporary homes Monday, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said it had requested work permits to dismantle the site this week.


The Church of England will unveil a blueprint aimed at avoiding a rift over the ordination of gay bishops tomorrow, with the release of the Windsor report.


Mahmoud Abbas apologises to Kuwait for the Palestinians' support of Saddam Hussein's invasion in 1990.


Australia seeks new security pact with Indonesia

SYDNEY - Australia is considering signing a new defence and security agreement with Indonesia to replace a treaty that was scrapped after Canberra led United Nations peacekeepers into East Timor in 1999.


Depleted Croatia wait on young blood Cilic

In December 2005, it looked like a fairy  tale. Croatia had won their first Davis Cup title and had four  top-class players in the ranks.


Architecture: High Noon in New Orleans: The Bulldozers Are Ready

Ever since it took over the public housing projects of New Orleans more than a decade ago, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has been itching to tear them down.


Sale of red roses and red gifts has been banned by Saudi Arabia's religious police in the run-up to Valentine's Day, reports a local newspaper


South Korean Wi takes early lead at Honda Classic

South Korea's Charlie Wi birdied his last two holes to grab the early first-round lead on five-under-par 65 at the $5.5 million Honda Classic on Thursday.


John Edwards, the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2004, says he would not seek the presidency in 2008 if his wife's health were to worsen.


Clean-shaven and wide-eyed, smiling and apparently healthy, Christian ...

Two French journalists freed from captivity in Iraq arrived home, describing a harrowing four-month ordeal during which they feared for their lives but never lost hope.


Iraqi PM may receive invite to Australia

Prime Minister John Howard says he would consider inviting Iraq's interim Prime Minister to visit Australia. Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is visiting America, where he has addressed a joint sitting of the United States Congress.


Blunkett in the clear after inquiry fails to find 'Nannygate' wrongdoing

Former British home secretary David Blunkett was exonerated when an inquiry said it could not ascertain whether he personally gave instructions to speed up a visa application for his ex-lover's Filipina nanny.


S.C. Train Crash-Poison Evacuees Go Home

Thousands of residents evacuated from their homes after chlorine gas leaked from a train wreck more than a week ago were back in their homes Saturday, but hundreds more waited to return.


At least two people have died Monday and scores more had to be plucked to safety by helicopter as a fire swept through a packed office block in the Bangladesh capital.


Iran is likely to be given an ultimatum to suspend all uranium enrichment activities, top UK officials say.


The salon where Britney Spears shaved her hair off is seeking bids of more than $1m for the singer's locks.


Russian president stokes diplomatic row over murder of Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko.


If money can indeed buy happiness, then Chelsea may celebrate its first league title since 1955 when the Premiership season ends next May.


Novita' dalle modifiche a piano industriale 2005-2008


Hamm asked to give gold medal to Korean rival

United States Olympic officials have accused the gymnastics world body of putting "outrageous and improper pressure" on Paul Hamm to hand over his gold medal to a South Korean rival.


A group led by Jordanian terror suspect Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for Saturday's bloodshed in the Iraqi city of Samarra.


A national autism advocacy group is demanding an apology from CBS over a disparaging remark a contestant on the reality show "Big Brother" made about people with the disorder.  John Gilmore, executive director of Autism United, said Monday that his g...


Xerox boss says credit crisis could crunch IT budgets

Yes, no, maybe. Can you repeat the question? Xerox has become the latest established IT company to join a chorus of complaints about how the credit crisis has begun to rock spending in the tech sector.â¦


A senior Labour MP specialising in education matters says women are "brighter" than men.


Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has told Burma it needs to improve its record on political reform. Mr Thaksin noted that Burma was to host the 2006 summit of the Association of South East Asian nations


Rulon Gardner was in another Olympic wrestling upset — his own. One of the biggest stars of the 2000 Summer Games, Gardner was thrown to the mat in overtime Wednesday by Kazakhstan's Georgi Tsurtsumia and lost 4-1 in his Greco-Roman semifinal match.


India bowl out Australia for 93 to win the fourth Test by 13 runs, but the tourists take the series 2-1.


There was a question mark hanging over Hewlett-Packard Co chair Patricia Dunn after revelations that an investigation she launched violated the privacy of her fellow HP directors, several journalists and their families, and probably broke the law.


âAtonement,â adapted from the Ian McEwan novel and starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy as suffering lovers, was named best film at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (popularly known as the Baftas) on Sunday night in London, The Associated Press reported. Daniel Day-Lewis, above, came away with best actor honors for his performance as the oilman in âThere Will Be Blood,â and Marion Cotillard was named best actress for her portrayal of Ãdith Piaf in âLa Vie en Rose.â Joel and Ethan Coen won the award for directing for âNo Country for Old Men,â and the prize for best original screenplay went to Diablo Cody for âJuno.â.


Surging Boston Complete Sweep of Chicago

Boston finishes off a sweep of Chicago with an 11-1 victory on Sunday. In the four-game series, the Red Sox outscored the White Sox, 46-7.


Pierre Pierce, one of four Iowa starters benched at the beginning of the game, scored 25 points to lead the Hawkeyes to a 72-57 victory over Indiana on Saturday.


Bad Enough Being Shoeless but Just Look at This DÃ©cor

Even though we spend about $5 billion a year in tax dollars on airport security, why do airport checkpoints still look like garage sales?


CBS Guilty of 'Myopic Zeal' Over Bush Story -Report

CBS News fired four employees on  Monday after an independent report critical of legendary anchor  Dan Rather found a "myopic zeal" led the network to disregard  basic journalism principles when it aired a faulty story on  President Bush's military service record.


The No. 1 golfer in the world is on his way to Glen Abbey for this week's Canadian Open. No, Tiger Woods hasn't changed his plans.


Sir Paul McCartney will provide the half-time entertainment at the Super Bowl - the slot filled by Janet Jackson last year.


Roma, 23:53 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS: RISULTATI E CLASSIFICHE

Questi i risultati delle partite giocate oggi e valide per la prima giornata di Champions League:<br...


Jason Ricks kicked a 28-yard field goal with 55 seconds left and No. 22 Oklahoma State rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Missouri 20-17 on Saturday.


IBM Hires Merrill Lynch to Find Buyer for PC Unit, Person Says

International Business Machines Corp., seeking to exit an industry it helped pioneer two decades ago, hired Merrill Lynch & Co.


Prominent Myanmar pro-democracy figures part of mass prison ...

YANGON  - Military-ruled Myanmar freed several prominent opposition party figures as part of a mass prisoner release one month after a power struggle ousted the country's premier.


Navistar Sees Higher 4th-Quarter Earnings

- Commercial truck maker Navistar  International Corp. NAV.N on Monday said it expects higher  fourth-quarter earnings and revenue as the recovering U.S.  economy spurs orders for its trucks and engines.


Ever since the election in Ukraine, reformers have won just about every tactical political or public relations battle. A key reason for this is paradoxical.


Clemens Seeks $22 Million in Arbitration

Roger Clemens filed for a record $22 million in salary arbitration on Tuesday, and the Houston Astros offered the seven-time Cy Young Award winner $13.5 million.


Bank of Montreal to pay $197.4M for Indiana's Mercantile Bank

TORONTO (CP) - Bank of Montreal and US subsidiary Harris Bank are paying $197.4 million for Indiana's 19-branch Mercantile Bank as they bolster their successful operations in the US Midwest.


The US economic embargo of Cuba jumped to the top of the Castro governmentâs agenda on Thursday. For the 13th year in a row, the United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution condemning the US embargo.


Total domination of a race by one driver - inevitably Michael Schumacher - does not mean that it was a bad race. Far from it. Races happen all the way through the field and keep those of us who visit the circuits amused.


Yankees 12, Devil Rays 4: The Yankees Are Firing on All Cylinders

In his first game since breaking his left wrist May 11, Hideki Matsui went 4 for 4 as designated hitter, while starter Mike Mussina worked six and a third innings and gave up no runs.


India's Tata Communications Ltd. said Wednesday it plans to invest $2 billion over the next three years to fuel global expansion.


The funeral for Gen Francois al-Hajj, who was assassinated on Wednesday, have begun in the Lebanese capital Beirut.


Atlantic City Casino Hotel Workers Strike

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Oct. 1, 2004 - About 10,000 casino hotel workers from more than half the city's 12 casinos went on strike Friday, even though negotiators had reached a tentative agreement with three of the casinos.


Transport and communication problems hamper the relief effort for Sri Lanka's devastated coastal communities.


A New York a 67,87 dollari al barile (-1,8%)


Arsenal opened a five-point lead at the top of the English Premier League with a 4-0 thrashing of Charlton Athletic at Highbury on Saturday.


Israel Delays W.Bank Pullback, Opens Gaza Crossing

Israel will slow a planned pullback  from West Bank cities because of Gaza violence that has frayed  a de facto cease-fire and raised doubts Palestinians can keep  militants in check, officials said on Tuesday.


Weakened Gordon Aims for Spain, Portugal

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Gordon, downgraded from a hurricane Wednesday, approached portions of Spain and Portugal as it moved rapidly away from the sparsely populated Azores Islands.


Jobless claims edge down, inventories pick up

Fewer workers signed up for unemployment aid last week, underscoring stability in the labor market, and inventories at U.S. wholesalers picked up in April in a sign businesses are preparing for more demand later this year.


Foreign investment decreases in South Korea

Foreign investment in South Korea decreased for the third consecutive year to slightly above 10 billion dollars in 2007, government data showed Sunday.


Hamas signals challenge to unseat Arafat

Kidnappers released two Italian aid workers and five other hostages Tuesday, raising hopes for at least 18 foreigners still in captivity.


The Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges today against three former executives of what is now Kmart Holding Corp. and five former and current managers at vendor companies, alleging they conspired


Fannie to Sell $5 Bln in Preferred Stock

Fannie Mae , the embattled U.S. home financing company, on Wednesday said it agreed to sell $5 billion in preferred stock to institutional buyers as part of an effort to comply with regulatory demands to increase capital.


Taiwan test-fired a cruise missile capable of hitting Chinese territory last month, a newspaper reports.


Italian football clubs have celebrated the release of the two Italian aid workers who were held hostage in Iraq for three weeks. Simone Pari and Simone Torretta returned to Rome on Tuesday evening after being set free by their captors.


A coroner orders a marine accident report after a fisherman drowned trying to board his trawler after a heavy drinking session.


UK inflation stays at 2.1% in November, official figures show, as lower utility bills offset higher petrol prices.


Vicenza, 18:37 - CALCIO, SCAMBIO VICENZA-ATALANTA FRA BERNARDINI E FISSORE

Doppio accordo tra Vicenza e Atalanta. L'intesa prevede l'arrivo a titolo definitivo alla societ&agr...


Security lapse, blast shut LAX Flights delayed, roads closed; no ...

A security breach and a minor explosion caused by decaying batteries at Los Angeles International Airport forced the closure of four terminals Saturday morning, delaying dozens of flights for several hours on the second day of the Labor Day weekend.


President Bush will impose new economic sanctions against Sudan and call for a U.N. resolution to compel the country to stop stalling international efforts to halt the bloodshed in Darfur, senior administration officials said.


The movement to ban artery-clogging trans fats from food has a new venue: cooking schools.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Two Problems. One Solution.

Researchers at Vertex Pharmaceuticals use Macs to discover small molecules that have the potential of solving big problems. Having phased out their aging SGI workstations in favor of Macs, they’ve streamlined their workflow by unifying all of their tasks on a single platform.


Walter Sheib era stato assunto da Hillary Clinton 11 anni fa"E' cambiato tutto, le scelte sul cibo non sono piÃ¹ le mie"                                                  Rimosso lo chef della Casa Bianca "Difficile piacere a Laura Bush"


Nortel Networks Ltd. has renewed a contract with Sprint Corp. to deploy wireless infrastructure equipment and provider support services as Nortel continues expanding in Sprintâs nationwide wireless network.


EU leaders, after treaty signing, seek unity over Kosovo

EU leaders, fresh from signing a treaty that overhauls the way the bloc runs, will strive Friday to present a united front on Kosovo as the Serbian province prepares to move to independence.


Mora to replace Holmgren as Seahawks coach in 2009

Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach Jim Mora will become head coach when Mike Holmgren steps down after the 2008 season, the team said on Wednesday.


Site Aimed at Video Doers, Not Watchers, Expands

The Daily Reel is increasing its usersâ social networks and job opportunities, while trying to remain a little exclusive.


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Trial Set for Courtney Love in Drug Case

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.  — A trial date has been set for September 30 for Courtney Love, who faces two felony drug charges for illegal possession of painkillers.


Gov't right on Iraq despite intelligence errors: Straw

Foreign Secretary Jack Straw insisted that his government was right to join the US-led invasion of Iraq even though "some of the intelligence was wrong."


Bocciato emendamento soprressivo presentato da Magri


The US Supreme Court rules that the race of a child cannot be used to determine the school he or she goes to.


NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured never-before-seen views of Saturn from perspectives high above and below the planet's rings.


Police and Roads Service are to discuss the traffic chaos that followed a fatal accident on the M2 near Belfast.


KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 3 -- The first time was a shock. Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander lay flat on the turf of his home stadium earlier this season, a failed running play having knocked him three yards for a loss and, as he began to pick himself up, there came from around him a stra...


US State Secretary Powell Warns Against Nuclear Test

WASHINGTON DC -- US Secretary of State Colin Powell repeatedly warned about the possibility of a North Korean nuclear test Sunday.


The Baltimore Symphony Expands Its Territory

The symphony has taken up a prominent residency in a Maryland suburb in an attempt to find new audiences and plow new fund-raising territory.


Equatorial Guinea prosecutor wants death for S. African 'mercenary'

The prosecutor in the trial of a group of suspected foreign mercenaries accused of plotting a putsch in Equatorial Guinea said he will call for the death penalty for the coup-plotters' alleged leader, South African Nick du Toit.


Plenty. Technical glitches, lawsuits and counting difficulties could gum up the works again


Universally Related Popup Menus AJAX Edition: Part 2

Last week we looked at a brief overview of Ajax, relevant JavaScript 1.3 enhancements, how to run the example and using the script within your own Web page. This week we look at additional functionality that you'd like to add to scripts and an in-depth explanation of the JavaScript code. By Rob Gravelle. 0130


Astronomers detect a torrent of water ice pelting an embryonic star system.


Spread of Wi-Fi could boost Atheros, Barron's says

Wireless chip maker Atheros  Communications Inc  could see increased demand for its  products with the spread of Wi-Fi technology in popular  products like Apple Inc's  new touch-screen iPods, the  financial newspaper Barron's reported in its September 10  edition.


MoscowâAs Russiaâs summer of terror unfolded, it might have been easy to forget the long and agonizing prehistory to the headline-grabbing horrors that included exploding airliners, suicide bombs and schoolchildren taken hostage.


The US Supreme Court on Monday will begin hearing arguments in a case that will decide whether patients in 11 states can legally use marijuana for medical reasons.


San Diego aims to fix a pollution problem by helping a Tijuana slum

A US team wants to clean up a river estuary by improving living conditions across the Mexican border.


JNBridge will bridge the Microsoft .Net and Java Message Service (JMS) worlds Tuesday with the release of adapters linking the two platforms.The adapters connect JMS systems to .Net applications and Microsoft's BizTalk Server integration software.Adapters include: JNBridge JMS Adapter for .Net, to integrate any vendor's JMS implementation with a .Net application, and JNBridge Adapter for BizTalk, to connect to Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 or BizTalk Server 2006 R2."If your enterprise is built around JMS messaging, and a lot of them [are], this allows them to bring in .Net technology and integrate seamlessly," said Wayne Citrin, JNBridge CTO.There are users who want to develop in .Net or do Web development in ASP.Net but have to integrate with infrastructure already there, he said. Until now, there also has not been a satisfactory way to integrate JMS with BizTalk server, Citrin said."Out of the box, BizTalk doesn't support JMS queues," said JNBridge user Matthew Dean, a senior consultant at CTS, a software and professional services firm that has been using the BizTalk adapter. Although the product he used has had limitations of a beta offering, JNBridge developers have been responsive to issues, Dean said.BizTalk, said Dean, is being used by CTS to unite disparate systems that need to either feed into or retrieve data from an asset management application, he said.The .Net adapter uses Microsoft's Windows Communication Foundation Line-of-Business adapter technology. Both adapters use an interface to hide complexities of building a JMS client, and both utilize technologies from the JNBridgePro Java and .Net interoperability product.The BizTalk adapter costs $9,950 per server, while the .Net adapter also is priced at $9,950 but licenses are provided for 50 users.


A police watchdog is to look into the supervision of a paedophile who went on to abuse a four-year-old girl.


British wholesale prices up 0.3 percent in September

British wholesale prices, or the cost of goods at the factory gate, rose by 0.3 percent in September from August, driven up by record high crude oil prices.


China in spotlight as G7 eyes Asian exchange rates

China faced diplomatic pressure from   rich countries on Saturday to let its currency rise faster to   ease imbalances in trade and capital that pose one of the   biggest risks to the health of the global economy.


Words from the wise on investment choices

Aside from professional traders, speculators, and hobbyists, I think most people invest only when they have to.


The Black Coaches Association's latest report card finds that most Division I schools are increasing their efforts to include minorities in the search process.


Sudan calls for UN support to peace talks

Sudan has urged the UN Security Council to support the African Unionâs peace efforts in resolving the crisis in its western Darfur region.


Roma, 15:05 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: 22 CONVOCATI PER LA ROMA

Reja, allenatore del Napoli, ha convocato 22 giocatori per la gara contro la Roma in programma doman...


Third Iraqi held in Germany over Allawi attack plot

A third Iraqi suspected of planning an attack against visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi during a visit to Germany has been remanded in custody, the German federal prosecutor revealed.


Easy answers elude Mich., Fla. delegates

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton desperately wants meaningless wins in Florida and Michigan to turn into votes she can count on. It won't be easy with the Democratic National Committee rules standing in her way.


Telecom Services Provider Elisa Invests In Teleopti To Achieve Outstanding Workforce Management

Stockholm -Teleopti today announced that they won the contract to supply a new workforce management solution to Elisa, one of the leading telecommunication services providers in Finland.


Il presidente di Confindustria torna a parlare del futuro


Scientists believe they have found a novel function for the tiny involuntary movements our eyes make all the time.


Microsoft, Yahoo and Ask Jeeves are all set to jump into the desktop search space, two months after internet search leader Google offered a test version


Samuel Eto'o scored two goals against his former club Sunday as FC Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-1 in the Spanish league to remain at the top of the standings alongside defending champion Valencia.


Dozens of orangutans forced to box each other in a Thai amusement park returned home Wednesday to start a new life in a jungle reserve on their native island of Borneo, officials said.


Australia's opposition Labor Party promises big tax breaks if it wins October's elections, as polls indicate a tight race.


Telecom Italia to focus on broadband services, media content

Telecom Italia announced plans for a major operational shift that will allow it to concentrate on providing broadband services and media content in Italy and elsewhere in Europe.


Germany world's largest exporter for second year in row, figures show

BERLIN  - Germany was the world's largest exporter for the second year in a row in 2004 despite the skyrocketing strength of the euro, according to preliminary statistics released by the government Tuesday.


Ukraine's high court orders a new runoff

Ukraine's Supreme Court overturned the results of the country's disputed presidential election Friday, saying they were marred by "systemic and massive violations," and ordered a new runoff between the two main ...


From his hospital bed, Yasser Arafat swiftly condemned a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv on Monday - a sign the ailing Palestinian leader wants to convey the impression he is still in charge despite deteriorating health.


This time, however, they hope to take a 2-0 lead back to Minnesota as they continue their best-of-five AL Division series with the New York Yankees.


Ministro non e' spaventato da rischiesta di risarcimento


Orange, chestnut, rose, daisy, velvet, singing - peaceful, popular demonstrations in Eastern Europe get the best names


Richardson Leads Suns Past Trail Blazers

Quentin Richardson had one of those rare nights. The Phoenix guard scored 37 points and made eight 3-pointers, including a key run of four straight 3s, in the Suns' 121-99 victory over Portland on Sunday night.


Modena, 17:27 - CALCIO, MODENA-PALERMO 0-3 IN AMICHEVOLE

Il Palermo ha battuto 3-0 il Modena in un'amichevole giocata allo stadio Braglia. Per i rosanero in ...


FDA deems flu vaccine held in England unsafe

WASHINGTON - None of the nearly 50 million doses of Chiron Corp. flu vaccine being held in a plant in England can be safely used, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.


Economic Scene: For the Super-Rich, Too Much Is Never Enough

The recent philanthropic moves by Warren E. Buffett raise the question of exactly what the other billionaires have in mind for their money.


EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Vikings receiver Randy Moss tested his strained right hamstring on Friday, but his status for Minnesota's game against Tennessee this weekend remained uncertain.


3 employees of body organizing next month's elections killed in ...

About 30 gunmen ambushed a car Sunday in central Baghdad carrying employees of the Iraqi organization running next month's elections, killing three of the workers while two escaped unhurt, an official from the election body said.


Rugby League: Australia 32 New Zealand 12: Aussies power past old ...

THEY took 40 minutes to get into their majestic stride, but once they did so there was no stopping Australia as the world champions secured an opening victory in the Gillette Tri-Nations with a rousing defeat of New Zealand.


UN report: Lubbers guilty of sexual misconduct

AMSTERDAM - A UN inquiry has found UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ruud Lubbers guilty of sexually harassing a female worker â-ut Secretary-General Kofi Annan rejected the charges.


Turkey regrets Arafat death, expresses support for Palestinian ...

ANKARA, Nov 11  - Turkish leaders Thursday expressed sorrow at the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and pledged their country's continuing support to the Palestinian struggle for an independent state.


Nokia says ITC starts Qualcomm investigation

The world's top cellphone maker Nokia   said on Tuesday the U.S. International Trade  Commission has decided to start investigating Qualcomm Inc's   trade practices and alleged patent infringement.


World oil prices rose on Thursday as OPEC ministers gathering in Cairo raised the prospect of cutting output. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in January, climbed 59 cents to 42.53 dollars a barrel.


Computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday that Bob Wayman, the company's longtime chief financial officer who briefly served as interim CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year.


Five months after answering those who questioned his resolve with a one-shot victory at the Masters, Phil Mickelson is facing the critics once again this week at the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.


US Senate leaders agree to revive debate on a controversial immigration bill after it stalled last week.


Further evidence has been published that house prices are slowing down in England and Wales.


Carrefour Dips Ahead of Expected Warning

Carrefour SA's shares dipped Tuesday amid reports that the world's second largest retailer was to issue a profit warning when it posts third-quarter revenue later in the day.


Bloccato dalla febbre 'Visita fiscale' a casa

ROMA, 5 OTTOBRE 2004 - Antonio Cassano ancora nell'occhio del ciclone. Dopo polemiche e contestazioni, il bomber barese Ã¨ adesso alle prese con la febbre che lo ha costretto a letto. Ma nel caso dell'attaccante


Merrill survey of fund managers finds them more pessimistic, risk averse

Global fund managers have become increasingly risk averse and significantly more pessimistic about corporate profits and the US stock market, according to the latest monthly Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. survey.


Unidentified gunmen shoot dead a German aid worker in the northern Afghan province of Sar-e-Pul.


Fuel, IAEA enter North Korea on nuclear arms deal

A tanker carrying fuel oil docked at a North Korean port on Saturday as a team from the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency headed for the country ahead of a planned shutdown of its atomic reactor under a disarmament deal.


Giordania: carcere top secret Cia per al Qaeda

AMMAN - E' in Giordania, secondo fonti di servizi segreti internazionali, il carcere top secret e di massima sicurezza dove la Cia ha rinchiuso 11 presunti terroristi sospettati di appartenere ad al Qaeda.


Google in Borsa, torna l'euforia da New Economy

Solo sei anni fa, Google non era che un'idea di due giovani ricercatori di Stanford e una casa in affitto da 1.700 dollari al mese da dividere a meta'. Oggi e' diventato il marchio piu' noto a livello mondiale


Regulators Give Little Ground on Sarbanes-Oxley Deadline

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act mandates a company's auditor to identify "any material internal control weakness" or "significant deficiency," in verifying that management has sufficient


Coles Myer has branded the new Woolworths bid offered for Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group as unacceptable. Coles Myer, which has teamed up with Macquarie Bank through joint venture vehicle CMM Hotel


The yen hit a fresh four-week high  against the dollar and edged up against the euro on Friday as  stronger-than-expected Japanese data gave the currency a  belated boost.


A David Beckham free-kick gives stand-in Real Madrid coach Garcia Remon a winning start against Osasuna.


U.S. looks for fallen troops at Iwo Jima

Maj. Sean Stinchon stands at the base of Hill 362A and scans a map drawn up by Navy Seabees in 1948 that is deeply creased and covered in reddish brown dirt. The map shows a labyrinth of caves and tunnels that runs through the brush-covered hill like the cross-section of an ant colony.


NORTH BONNEVILLE, Wash. - A man who said he used a stun gun on his wife's 79-year-old grandmother was arrested for investigation of domestic assault.


Open-source intrusion detector found to be flawed

Sourcefire says hackers could potentially execute malicious code on a system running earlier versions of Snort.


As President Bush mulls what to do after winning re-election, voters say his first priority should be resolving the situation in Iraq, where the fighting is growing more intense.


Sprint deal raises sponsorship questions

Wireless telephone company Nextel Communications confirmed Wednesday it is being bought by rival Sprint in a cash and stock deal said to be worth more than $35-billion US.


WASHINGTON - In a sharp rebuke of a new administration policy, the House moved Thursday to block the Labor Department from carrying out overtime rules that critics argued could deprive millions of workers of their overtime pay.    The 223-193 vote in favor of blocking the rules defied the White House...


New social networking site lets users share photos, videos, and more.


UK woman in trans-Pacific rowing attempt rescued

A British woman who attempted to row across the Pacific Ocean alone has been rescued after her boat capsized several times amid high waves and gale-force winds, she said on Friday.


ROME Pope John Paul II on Sunday put the last Austro-Hungarian emperor, Charles I, on the road to sainthood in a solemn beatification ceremony in St.


KINGSTON, Jamaica - Waves two-stories high crashed on Jamaica's eastern shore Friday, flooding homes and washing away roads as Hurricane Ivan's ferocious winds and pounding rains began to lash the island and threatened a direct hit on its densely populated capital. The death toll elsewhere in the Caribbean rose to 37...


THE dollar sell-off gained fresh momentum in latest trading with the greenback tumbling to its lowest level for nine years against the currencies of its main trading partners.


SANTA CLARA, Calif.âDriven by demand for flash-memory chips used in cellphones, Intel Corp.'s third-quarter profits rose as the chip-making giant struggled to overcome lacklustre PC sales, growing inventory, product missteps and stiff competition.


Vendors seek unity on identity protocols

InfoWorld - Microsoft will participate in a meeting later this month with vendors and organizations that are backing several different identity management systems, an indication that cooperation between the software giant and its peers is improving.


Safe cars versus fuel efficiency? Not so fast.

As Congress eyes a boost to fuel-economy standards, auto industry hints that safety could be compromised. Some experts disagree.


U.S. Health Insurance Costs Soar, Workers Hit

Health insurance premiums rose five  times faster than U.S. workers' salaries this year, according  to a survey released on Thursday that also showed slippage in  the percentage of American workers covered by employer health  plans.


Assegnati ai loro film i 'People's Choice Awards 2004'


This is what passes now for perspective in college football. Where the fire-the-coach Web sites pop up by his third game, and the boosters circle like sharks.


Singer Rod Stewart is ordered by a Los Angeles court to return $780,000  (Â£420,000) to promoters of a cancelled tour.


Twelve Roman Catholic bishops in Poland were secret police informers during the communist era, the Church says.


NASA (news - web sites) Administrator Sean O'Keefe has applied for a new job, as chancellor of Louisiana State University, and he is among the search committee's top candidates.


A woman accused of stalking Oscar winner Catherine Zeta-Jones must stand trial, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ruled. Judge Patricia Schnegg ruled after a lengthy preliminary hearing that there was


Gunmen stormed into a coastal village early Saturday and shot dead 11 people, President Bharrat Jagdeo said Â the worst mass killing in this small South America nation in more than 30 years.


Hewitt and Clijsters call an amicable end to love match

SO THERE will be no ârocking upâ for Lleyton Hewitt in February next year. The Australian former world No 1 and Kim Clijsters, his Belgian fiancÃ©e, who were to marry in Adelaide in three


Federal Plan Not Doing Enough to Cut Greenhouse Gases: Ont. Minister

TORONTO (CP) - Ontario's environment minister says the federal government's environment plan doesn't go far enough and that Canada should do more to reduce greenhouse gases.


The Gibson SG Standard, which was was also played by John Lennon, was sold off at a special auction of rock and roll memorabilia with telephone bids coming in from across the world.


MICHIGAN - Tiger Woods finished the 35th Ryder Cup on a personal winning note in the last-day singles, but the enigma of his relationship with the biennial team competition remains.


Artest, other suspended players meet with arbitrator; NBA stays ...

An arbitrator heard six hours of testimony Thursday in a grievance hearing that the NBA refused to attend about the Pacers-Pistons brawl-related suspensions issued by commissioner David Stern.


Sales from online advertising hit $4.6 billion in the first half of 2004, up more than 40 percent from the same period the previous year, according to a new US study.


US Health Secretary Thompson Announces Resignation

US Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, who distributed the first federal funds for stem-cell research and expanded the Medicare health-insurance plan, resigned today.


Google Cookies Expire Sooner, If You Stop Visiting

Google has thrown another bone to critics of its privacy practices, announcing it would no longer set cookies to expire in the year 2038. Now, Google will set cookies to expire two years after a user last visits the site, with the expiration date auto-renewing to two years after each visit.


Archaeologists unearthing the remains of George Washington's presidential home have discovered a hidden passageway used by his nine slaves, raising questions about whether the ruins should be incorporated into a new exhibit at the site.


Billions of dollars worth of bribes paid each year go into pockets of public officials in rich countries, study finds.


Jonathan Byrd birdied three of the final five holes and shot a 5-under 66 Sunday to win the John Deere Classic and qualify for the British Open.


Ireland have set up a summer tour to Japan to coincide with the Lions trip to New Zealand. The Irish will play two Tests in Tokyo plus one warm-up game which has still to be decided.


KEY WEST, Fla. - Many businesses were shuttered and streets were largely deserted Saturday as residents fled from this normally bustling island resort town amid concern that Hurricane Ivan was heading for Florida...


"Wives" bow scores ratings of a Lifetime

Several cable networks  were blessed Sunday night with strong ratings from a range of  high-profile shows, including Lifetime Television's "Army  Wives."


A growing clamor among rank-and-file Democrats to halt President Bush's most controversial tactics in the fight against terrorism has exposed deep divisions within the party, with many Democrats angry that they cannot defeat even a weakened president on issues that they believe should be front and...


Royals manager Buddy Bell was scheduled to have surgery Friday to remove his tonsils after a growth was discovered earlier in the week.


It's hard to be a successful elder statesman when you're only 51 and your party crashed to electoral defeat after a devastating terrorist attack blamed on al-Qaida.


N.Korea Committed to 6-Way Nuclear Talks - China

North Korea says it is committed to resolving the nuclear crisis through six-party talks, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday, appearing to reverse statements out of Pyongyang over recent months.


Voter Turnout for 2004 Highest Since 1968

Deep divisions over the war in Iraq and intense voter registration drives pushed the 2004 presidential election turnout to 60.7 percent, the highest level since 1968, the Center for the Study of the American Electorate said Friday.


LONDON [MENL] -- The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported that several hundred tons of conventional explosives have gone missing from an Iraqi military facility.


The US Supreme Court on Monday opened a new business frontier for MBNA Corp. by clearing the way for the Wilmington-based credit card giant and American Express to jointly issue a credit card for the first time.


Couple says please don't invite us to your wedding

Fed up with spending too many weekends going to weddings, an Argentine couple took out a paid announcement on the social pages of a major newspaper expressing their desire for some social neglect.


UN's top court clears Serbia of genocide The UN's top court on Monday ...

Survivers of the war in former Yugoslavia protest outside the Peace Palace in The Hague, against the verdict of the International Court of Justice.Comment


The pop star and fiance Kevin Federline married Saturday in a private ceremony at a Studio City, California, home, according to wire reports.


Suspected Muslim rebels storm a jail in the southern Philippines, freeing at least 46 inmates, officials say.


U.N. Security Council Dissolves Unit Looking for Iraqi Arms

UNITED NATIONS, June 29 -- The U.N. Security Council voted 14 to 0 Friday to immediately shut down the U.N. weapons-inspection unit for Iraq, drawing to a close  16 years of international scrutiny of Iraq's nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs.


OLPC, IDB to launch pilot project in Haiti

InfoWorld - The One Laptop Per Child Foundation (OLPC) has teamed up with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to launch a pilot project in Haiti, the first time the group will be able to comprehensively evaluate the idea of giving laptops directly to students as a learning tool.


Mahmoud Abbas, newly-named chief of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, denied the shootout in Arafat's mourning tent in Gaza on Sunday was aimed at him.


Looking to the future of the internet, voice over IP, streaming video, and other applications, Nokia has developed a prototype handset that supports Mobile Internet


An ex-police worker who conned his way to an MBE from the Queen may have the accolade taken away.


A group led by Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for four car bomb attacks that killed more than 30 people in the Iraqi city of Samarra yesterday, according to an Internet statement.


Study Finds Prior Trauma Raised Childrenâs 9/11 Risk

Preschoolers who witnessed the 2001 terrorist attacks were at high risk of developing lingering problems if they had had a previous frightening experience, new research suggests.


As Christmas approaches, Christians around the world turn to thoughts of the Holy Land and the great figures in the Bible.


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama paid homage to former President Clinton Wednesday, but said voters upset with partisan division in Washington want more than "the same old thing."


Macedonian PM Kostov resigns over policy disputes

ISN SECURITY WATCH (16/11/04) - Macedonia's Prime Minister Hari Kostov resigned on Monday over disputes within the ruling coalition of Macedonian Social Democrats, the Albanian minorityâs Democratic Union of Integration (DUI) party, and Macedonian


Owners of clubs opening this month in Manhattan are offering a range of amenities to make patrons with money to burn feel red-carpet-worthy.


Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert   will hold his first peace summit with Palestinian President   Mahmoud Abbas if gunmen in the Gaza Strip release a captive   Israeli soldier, Olmert's senior deputy said on Tuesday.


Pixar Vs. DreamWorks Contest Panned by Wall Street

Computer animation pioneers Pixar  and Dreamworks have set the stage for a potentially bruising  box office battle after both studios changed their schedules  this week to target summer releases, analysts said on Thursday.


Pundit Police Keep Close Watch on News Talkers

In-depth look at U.S. struggle to defeat improvised explosive devices used by insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2002.


Miami at Los Angeles Lakers (3 pm EST). Shaquille O'Neal faces ...

and the Lakers for the first time since he was traded to Miami. The Heat have. Philadelphia's Allen Iverson leads the NBA in scoring with a 28.7 average.


Questioning the Allure of Putting Cells in the Bank

Some experts say consumers should think twice before spending money on storing stem cells, because it is not clear how useful they will be.


President Bush smirked and winked and chuckled to himself. He jumped from his stool, chopped at the air and interrupted the debate moderator. As he fought to keep his emotions in check in a testy, personal debate with Sen. John Kerry, the president asserted, "That answer almost made me scowl."


Google planning China online music tie-up: report

Web search leader Google Inc is  planning to boost its presence in China by tying up with a  Chinese online music company to provide free music downloads,  The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.


BP's annual profits rise 26% to $16.2bn (Â£8.7bn) as the company benefits from soaring oil prices.


Their gaze was frozen for mere seconds all those years ago, in a dimly lit alley, at a distance two men might keep were they having a game of catch. But it was seared into Joseph Foy's memory: the face of a serial killer.


CBS Says Was Misled About Bush Documents

NEW YORK - CBS apologized Monday and said it was misled about the authenticity of documents used to support a "60 Minutes" story that questioned President Bush's Vietnam War-era National Guard service, after several experts denounced them as fakes.   "We should not have used them," CBS News President Andrew Heyward said...


Complaints by the Women's Institute prompt the BBC to make changes to hit comedy show Little Britain.


Parigi, 12:31 - RUGBY, 6 NAZIONI: I CONVOCATI DELLA FRANCIA

In vista del match valevole per il torneo 6 Nazioni contro l'Inghilterra, a Twickenham, il ct della ...


Orthodox church objects to muso's 'untraditional sexual orientation' Elton John is once again taking some stick from true believers in the run-up to his planned 16 June charity gig in Ukraine's capital Kiev, Pravda reports.â¦


Fifa boss Sepp Blatter says he would have backed England's players if they had walked off against Spain.


Drilling Down: Please Hold for the Next Available Letdown

Consumers report greater satisfaction with call centers that they believe are based in the United States, according to CFI Group.


(InfoWorld) - Americans aren't the only ones going crazy over news aboutÂ Apple's iPhone. The impending launch of the phone topped technology news headlines in China on Friday, hours before the handset was due to hit store shelves in the U.S. China's three largest Internet portals, Sina.com, Sohu.com, and Netease.com, all set up sites dedicated to the U.S. iPhone launch, offerings links to news reports, photos, reader comments, and other information. The high profile of the iPhone launch in news headlines halfway around the world from the U.S. is testament to Apple's skillful building of the hype around the smartphone. "IPhone goes on sale tomorrow, who should buy it?," read the top headline on Sina.com's iPhone site. "20 serious shortcomings: the U.S. media comments on the iPhone," the next one said. Netease's iPhone site offered a countdown clock that ticked off the seconds to the iPhone launch alongside headlines that read, "All Apple employees will receive an 8GB iPhone!" and "Only two per person! Live update from the iPhone sales scene." Sohu's site was less sensational, asking, "Is the fanatic response real or fake: 75 percent of Americans have no plans to buy an iPhone." While the iPhone is made in China, the handset isn't set for sale there and doesn't get a mention on Apple's Chinese Web site, which advertises the iPod music player and iTunes software. Apple's iTunes store is not available in China.


Hollywoodâs glamour machine is stuck between a promise that the stars will still show up at next monthâs Golden Globes and a threat that 3,000 picketing writers will chase them away.


Recipients of this year's Ig Nobel Prizes, which honor the best in oddball research, run the gamut from a nudist library to a psychology experiment featuring a man in a gorilla suit to a recent finding that herrings communicate by farting. By Mark Baard.


The 12th Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) leaders' meeting will be held in Santiago, Chile from November 20 to 21, with the theme "our community, our future.


AP: Kerry Fund-Raisers, S. Korean Spy Met

A South Korean embassy official who met with John Kerry fund-raisers to talk about creating a political group for Korean-Americans was in fact a spy for his country, raising concerns among U.S. officials that he or Seoul may have tried to influence the fall presidential election.


The World Seems the Same From Inside a Hotel

Essay: When resorts are tailored to comfort tourists by offering familiar experiences, it can be hard to remember just where you are


Four victims of Montreal's college shooting remain in critical condition, with one in a coma, officials say.


Yankees 7, Blue Jays 5: Mussina Earns 250th Victory as Yankees Gain Ground

Thanks to another solid performance by Mike Mussina, the Yankees took another step toward the playoffs and now trail the Red Sox by a game and a half in the A.L. East.


Non e' grave, i tre malviventi sono fuggiti senza denaro


Emmitt Smith Denies Report of Retirement

Running back Emmitt Smith is expected to announce his retirement Thursday, according to several media reports.


Shortage of cancer doctors in coming years

The United States is heading toward  a major shortage of cancer doctors by 2020 as the population  ages and the medical profession struggles to replace retiring  oncologists, researchers said on Tuesday.


Morocco a film mecca for Hollywood productions

At this time of year,  Morocco resembles Los Angeles with its pleasant days and cool  nights. But when it comes to filming, the country is hotter  than ever.


Boxing: King promises very heavy night extravagant

Don King has promoted dozens of interesting fights in the past but tonight's heavyweight extravaganza at Madison Square Garden in New York promises to be something very special.


Mayor Ken's Low Emission Zone - a load of hot air?

Motorist surveillance goes orbital Analysis London Mayor Ken Livingstone wants to clean up the capital's air. But at what cost to motorists?â¦


News International to Move Printing Out of Wapping

News International is to move printing operations out of Wapping, east London as part of plans to invest more than Â£600 million in new plants.


Pakistan's Bhutto visits bomb blast victims

Benazir Bhutto visited victims of the devastating October 18 suicide blasts on Sunday, as the former Pakistan premier kept up a tightly secured trip to her ancestral home.


Blind advocates lobby for noisier hybrid cars

They say the clean vehicles' silent nature poses real threats to pedestrians, blind and otherwise, and call for laws to encourage--or, better yet, require--minimum noise output.


Community News: eZ Components Announcement Mailing List

Tobias Schlitt passed along a note today that they've formed the eZ Components announcement mailinglist for those that want the latest information and updates about the eZ Component system.   We've created the eZ Components announcement mailinglist, which will inform you about all eZ Components releases, as well as other important news regarding eZ Components. It would be great if you subscribe there and post some news on your website about our releases.   You can subscribe to the list yourself by signing up here.


New York Bans Most Trans Fats in Restaurants

Some experts said the measure, which is opposed by the restaurant industry, would be a model for other cities.


Svetlozar Nestorov's Mobissimo aims to make the Web's massive travel deals and info much more accessible. He's off to a good start.


Crude oil prices tumbled again Monday, sliding to an 8-week low, under $46 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch.


In electronic form, the popular hymnal Mission Praise can be searched, downloaded, and shared.


Dopo l'arresto di ieri a Reggio, il capo dei capi stamani Ã¨ stato trasferitoNel covo champagne e pizzini. "Provenzano in confronto era un dilettante"                                          'Ndrangheta, il superboss Condello in carcere fuori dalla 'sua' Calabria                                                                                Era latitante dall'88 dopo essere stato scarcerato con una cauzione di 100 milioni di lireLe prime parole: "Non c'entro niente con queste inchieste e con la guerra di mafia"


Hurdling champ says Felicien may have lost anyway

The woman who claimed the gold all of Canada thought would be Perdita Felicien's said the hurdler might not have been wearing gold even if she hadn't fallen.


Artificially boosting demand for initial public stock offerings and ramping up related commissions would be restricted under rules proposed yesterday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.


Kenyans pray for peace, refugees await aid

Kenyans across the political divide prayed for peace on Sunday while aid workers sought to bring relief to nearly 200,000 refugees from post-election violence that has killed hundreds.


Staff Sgt Ivan Frederick, 38, admitted eight charges of humiliating and abusing the inmates at Abu Ghraib jail in Baghdad. In one incident he punched a prisoner so hard in the chest that he needed resuscitation.


NFL Game Summary - New England at NY Jets

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Tom Brady rebounded from one of his worst games as a pro, completing 21-of-32 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns to lead the New England Patriots to a 23-7 win over the New York Jets at the Meadowlands.


Concern over falling profit margins at Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. grew on Thursday as the company said it was spending more on handset marketing and a top broker issued a "sell" rating on its stock for the first time in years.


Lusty Oakland-born maverick filmmaker Russ Meyer truly did it his ...

He was the Spielberg of sex, the Kurosawa of carnality, the Orson Welles of mammary-mad cinema. Russ Meyer, who died last weekend at 82, was a Hollywood outsider who crafted a formula for soft-core skin flicks


California files a lawsuit against the US government, in a dispute over greenhouse gas regulations.


NEW YORK -- Already hit with an automatic one-game suspension and a $250 fine for drawing a red card, Kansas City Wizards defender Alex Zotinca has been issued an additional fine and suspension.


Customs strike slows airport passenger traffic

A strike by customs officers on Friday slowed passenger traffic at airports across Australia, but a last-minute contingency plan averted major strife at the nation's largest airport, Sydney, customs officials said.


British bank Barclays enjoys profits surge

Barclays, the UK's third-biggest bank, has said that interim net profits soared 25.3 percent, with strong investment banking offsetting a jump in bad consumer-loan write-offs.


Britney Spearsâs new album arrives in shops as something of a mystery.


'Sulla crescita la Confindustria e' fuori linea'


Wikimedia Foundation kicks off 2007 fundraiser

The Jimmy Wales-founded organization, which encompasses Wikipedia and a number of other wiki-based sites, is appealing to its reader for donations to help expand its language reach (among other things).


Home Depot says some option grants backdated

Home Depot Inc. said on Wednesday it  had unrecorded expenses of about $200 million from errors tied  to stock option grants, but correcting the problem would have  no material effect on financial statements.


newsmaker Greg Papadopoulos, Sun's chief technology officer, foresees large-scale consolidation in computing services.


'Paghiamo tasse vogliamo sapere dove vanno a finire'


Toyota Prius is not so green, says ads watchdog

Ad's CO2 claims go up in smoke A TV advert for the Toyota Prius has been banned for misleading viewers about the car's green credentials. The Saatchi and Saatchi-produced ad has been taken off air by regulators over its misleading claim to emit one tonne less CO2 than other cars.â¦


Possible Source of Bad Spinach Is Named as Outbreak Widens

Natural Selection Foods of California recalled its brands as the cases of a virulent strain of E. coli grew to 94 in 20 states.


WASHINGTON - A gap in the airline passenger-check system permitted the former Cat Stevens to board a London- to-Washington flight even though he was on a federal no-fly list for suspected ties to terrorists, a Bush administration official said yesterday.


eBay has announced that its users no longer will be able to sign in to its Web sites using Passort, Microsoft's identity-management technology.


Disney Youth Donât Bop; Theyâre Singing in Hindi

The media conglomerate is trying to expand the global reach of âHigh School Musicalâ to squeeze even more money from the franchise.


Olympic time trial champion Tyler Hamilton has secured his gold after being cleared of any doping offense at the Athens Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday.


Bush, Kerry spar over qualifications, Iraq progress

President Bush and Sen. John Kerry clashed yesterday about whether conditions are improving in Iraq as the president continued to question his opponent's ability to lead.


Edwards to propose anti-terrorism agency

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said he would create an international organization to fight terrorism through shared intelligence, cooperation he says would combat the dangers facing the United States where President Bush has failed.


Ukraine's two rivals for the presidency are preparing to face off in their only nationally televised debate later Monday. Meanwhile a convoy of opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko's supporters


Londra, 18:12 - CALCIO, GB; CAPELLO: PER BECKHAM LA PORTA RESTA APERTA

Fabio Capello non inserisce David Beckham nella lista dei 30 giocatori tra cui il nuovo ct dell'Ingh...


The US secretary of state is to meet the new Palestinian leadership in the West Bank next week, an official says.


Record number of climbers conquer Everest

A record 514 people have so far conquered Mount Everest in this year's main climbing season, the biggest number since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first climbed the world's highest mountain in 1953, a top mountaineering official said.


The EU and Serbia are to resume talks on closer ties, which Belgrade hopes will open the door to membership.


Britain should be closer to Europe not the US: poll

The vast majority of British voters believe it is more important for Britain to have good relations with Europe than with the United States, according to an opinion poll.


Thousands rally in Gaza to back Hamas government

Tens of thousands of Hamas members crammed into a Gaza stadium on Friday in a show of support for the movement's government after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas threatened this week to dissolve the administration.


Doctor blames Internet for teen pregnancies in China

Blog: A Chinese newspaper reports that nearly half of pregnant teens in Shanghai met their partner on the Web.


At least 10 men are now known to have been involved in the Â£22m robbery at the Northern Bank headquarters.


Devices that monitor and correct abnormal heart beats could prevent thousands of epilepsy-related deaths, experts believe.


One man drove seven hours on his motorcycle to attend the ceremony. A 15-year-old girl also showed up, hoping to understand the deaths of 40 airline passengers and crew. Another visitor was a flight attendant.