Helsinki, 10:27 - NUOTO, EUROPEI VASCA CORTA: MARIN IN FINALE NEI 400 MISTI

Luca Marin in finale si è qualificato per la finale dei 400 misti agli Eujropei di nuovo in v...


Report: Yes, Mark Cuban will be on 'Dancing with the Stars'

The Dallas Mavericks owner and digital-media entrepreneur will be on the dance contest TV show, according to the Associated Press.


Air France, investment fund to bid for Iberia: report

The investment fund Apax and Air France, allied with Spanish investors, are preparing a bid for Spanish carrier Iberia, the newspaper elEconomista reported Monday.


HP back on the couch over phone record hacks

Like a good friend who has just gotten out of a terrible relationship, Hewlett-Packard seemed to be on the rebound and all the happier for it in recent months. After the departure of controversial CEO Carly Fiorina, the company has as of late shown newfound confidence and focus under new CEO Mark Hurd. But allâs still not well in the higher echelons of HP, as revealed in a filing the company made to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


You don't need millions to make millions. Just follow this simple four-step plan.


Retro thriller Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow has topped the US and Canada box office, beating last week's leader, Resident Evil: Apocalypse.


From Liver and Chianti to a Presidentâs Barbecue

With âJimmy Carter Man From Plains,â Jonathan Demme points his camera at the tribulations of a former president.


Report warns of ethnic cleansing in Baghdad

U.S. officials in Baghdad fear that violence between Sunnis and Shi'ites in some areas will erupt into "ethnic cleansing" with the departure of U.S. forces, a government watchdog said on Thursday.


Kellogg tightens policies on marketing to children

Kellogg Co. said on Thursday that it would change the way it markets food to children and only promote products that meet certain nutritional standards, fending off threatened litigation.


As polls closed in Mozambique last night, opposition candidate Afonso Dhlakama accused the government of electoral fraud. Mr. Dhlakama told The Washington Times that several


Barghouti back in race for Palestinian presidency: report

RAMALLAH - Marwan Barghouti will run for president of the Palestinian Authority, reversing an earlier decision to support interim leader Mahmoud Abbas, according to a Palestinian official.


Lebanese leaders seek to salvage president vote

Rival Lebanese leaders engaged in last minute contacts to try and salvage a parliamentary session on Monday which is due to elect the army chief as president.


Tv: ascolti, 'Striscia' scende ancora ed 'ET' batte 'Superquark'

A giudicare dall'Auditel l'effetto Lecciso e' durato lo spazio di un giorno a ''Striscia la notizia''. Dopo l'exploit di lunedi' (30.83%) ed un prima flessione martedi' (25.86%), ieri il tg satirico che ieri


Chile's highest court is to begin hearing an appeal to decide if Gen Pinochet is fit to stand trial.


Memo Details Objections to Command Center Site

The New York Police Department produced a detailed analysis, not previously disclosed, opposing plans by the city to locate its emergency command center at the World Trade Center.


Moody's Raises New York State Bond Rating

New York State and its bond investors got some good news on Tuesday as Moody's Investors Service said it raised the state's general obligation bond rating to ``A1'' from ``A2,'' citing a strengthening economy.


Detained Saudis Described as Democracy Activists

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 6 -- Saudi police have arrested 10 men and accused them of collecting donations to fund terrorist acts outside the kingdom, the Interior Ministry said. But a lawyer and a prominent dissident said that at least seven of the men were Saudi democracy activists whose arrest...


Photographer Samantha Appleton explores the world of migrant laborers


Russia Sets YUKOS Sale, Ignores U.S. Ruling

Russia said on Friday it would go ahead  and sell Yuganskneftegaz, the main oil production unit of  YUKOS, despite a U.S. bankruptcy court order that seeks to halt  Sunday's auction for at least 10 days.


Bush Tries to Help U.S. Firms Invest in Libya

The Bush administration has asked  Congress to quickly lift a ban on U.S. Export-Import Bank loans  in Libya and said "timing is critical" to help American  companies invest in the oil-rich country, according to a letter  released on Tuesday.


Congo Government Loyalists Say Capture Rebel Base

Militia loyal to the Congolese  government captured the main base used by rebels waging an  uprising in the east of the country after a week-long offensive  by government troops, a militia commander said Monday.


Kibaki would accept vote re-run if court rules

Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki would accept a re-run of his disputed election if a court orders it, his spokesman said on Friday.


Senators: Intel Chief Needs Budget Power

Two senators working on legislation that would overhaul U.S. intelligence agencies said Thursday a new intelligence chief should have significant and clear power over the budget.


Synchronica connects iPhone to Exchange servers

Blog: Assuming it can get AT&T to sign on, Synchronica's software would let iPhone users get their corporate e-mail.


German Michael Schumacher of Ferrari is seen at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano).


Herbert Keppler, 82, Dies; Covered Photo Gadgetry With Folksy Style

Mr. Keppler was a publisher and columnist at leading photographic magazines who advised amateur photographers on everything from lenses and shutter speeds.


Movie Review | 'Macbeth': The Weird Sisters Prophesy Blood From a Dance Floor

Geoffrey Wrightâs brutal and thrilling new version of âMacbethâ envisions the thane of Cawdor as a longhaired, drug-addled gangster.


Dwight Freeney has the advantage here because he's too fast to be covered by just one player. He's playing incredible football right now and is absolutely terrorizing offensive lines.


Auction Site Inspires New York Art Exhibit

When New York City artist Megan Foster was working on a painting of a kitchen whose cabinets were overflowing with useless appliances, she turned to auction site eBay Inc.


The next generation of wireless Internet products certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance is expected to hit shelves this summer, even though a final standard for the technology isn't due for another year


As Tori Amos once asked, "Why do we crucify ourselves?"


It's official: Sierra Boggess will be going home to star in "The Little Mermaid," Disney's next big Broadway musical, which will have an out-of-town tryout in Denver this summer.


Shots fired at Pakistani leader; mosque siege drags on

Gunmen fired at Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's aircraft as it took off on Friday, while a radical cleric holed up with hundreds of followers at an Islamabad mosque said they would rather die than surrender.


FISHERMEN's FAMILIES CONFRONT LOSS ; One Body Recovered From Lady of Grace Crew

By JESSICA VAN SACK  NEW BEDFORD - A stoic vigil by families waiting for word on the fishermen lost in the frigid sea off Nantucket erupted into tears and wails of grief yesterday as they got the call they dreaded: At least one body has been recovered from the sunken Lady of Grace.


Frenchman shot dead in Saudi Arabia in latest attack on foreigners

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia  - A French national was shot and killed in the Saudi Arabian city Jiddah early Sunday, the Saudi Interior Ministry said.


Pope says compassion no excuse for euthanasia

Pope Benedict on Sunday renewed his appeal to Catholics to reject abortion and euthanasia, saying life was God-given and could not be cut short under "the guise of human compassion".


Iraqâs most feared terror group claimed responsibility today for slaughtering members of the Iraqi security forces in Mosul - where dozens of bodies have been found.


Two British pensioners die in Australian light aircraft crash

Two British pensioners living in Australia were killed when their small plane crashed at an exclusive wilderness resort in northwestern Australia, officials said.


Ever wonder why office-supply stores will offer a ream of paper or $3 for empty inkjet printer cartridges?


Tv: Vittoria Puccini racconta l'amore tra 'Elisa' e il 'Conte'

Domani su 'Vanity Fair' intervista in esclusiva a Vittoria Puccini alias Elisa di Rivombrosa. La giovane attrice (23 anni il prossimo 18 novembre) racconta al periodico le tappe della nascita del suo amore


Iran says to target U.S. interests if attacked

Iran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Thursday the Islamic Republic would target U.S. interests around the world if it came under attack, state television reported.


Il Fondo monetario rivede al rialzo le stime di crescita per il 2006Restiamo agli ultimi posti in Europa, ma c'Ã¨ un aumento delle entrate                                          Fmi: "Migliora l'economia italiana ma attenzione a conti e pensioni"                                                                                A livello mondiale l'inflazione potrebbe offuscare l'attuale fase di espansione


IBM Says in Discussions on Issues in Pension Suit

International Business Machines  Corp. said on Friday that it notified a U.S. District Court  that it is in discussions to resolve some of the issues in a  potentially multibillion-dollar lawsuit over its pension plan.


Rooney just one of Ferguson's reasons to be cheerful

While Wayne Rooney's debut hat-trick against Fenerbahce made all the headlines, it was not the only reason for Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to be cheerful.


Jaguar workers to vote on strike action, stage protest

Thousands of Jaguar car workers will begin voting next week on strike action over plans to halt production at a British plant with the loss of over 1,000 jobs, union leaders said.


Lawmakers vote to hold Bush aides in contempt

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted  on Thursday to hold two men who have been top aides to  President George W. Bush in contempt for refusing to comply  with subpoenas in its probe of the firing of federal  prosecutors.


So enough about why the United States can't win the Ryder Cup. Considering their complete mastery of their American counterparts last week at Oakland Hills, the real question is, why can't the Europeans win major championships?


Tata to buy stake in Deutsche Telekom unit: report

Indian conglomerate Tata plans to buy a stake in a high-tech unit of Germany's Deutsche Telekom which would see thousands of jobs outsourced, according to a German weekly newsmagazine.


Colombian hostage release operation may take days

BOGOTA/CARACAS  - Venezuela rushed to organize an air convoy for the handover of hostages held in Colombia by Marxist rebels, but said it would not go ahead until Friday or the weekend.


Actor Aseem Merchant, who is shooting in   Hyderabad for producer Boney Kapoor's yet   untitled action film, got the surprise of his   life from his co-star Salman Khan.


Fergie starts off MTV pre-show with sass

Justin Timberlake is on a mission to bring sexy back to MTV's Video Music Awards, which returned to the Big Apple on Thursday night after a two-year excursion to Miami.


La Spezia, 16:39 - CALCIO, SPEZIA: MANZONI FRATTURATO: DUE MESI DI STOP

Alessio Manzoni, centrocampista dello Spezia, si ferma èer almeno due mesi. Gli esami radiogr...


NEWARK, Delaware, June 6  /PRNewswire/ -- Search engine results are highly dependent on the quality of the keyword or phrase entered into the query box.


Airbus questions EU's ruling against Microsoft, which could affect other industries.


Fed seen close to new communication steps

The Federal Reserve is close to agreeing changes in its communication strategy, including quarterly publication of internal forecasts, but it will not adopt an inflation target any time soon, Fed sources said on Friday.


In New York, These Beds Are Made for Eating

It's the Roman Empire revived in the  Big Apple, if some new restaurants are any indication.


10am: Channel 4 has cancelled tonight's Big Brother eviction vote and will introduce two men to the house. By Mark Sweney.


Random House to sell books by the chapter online: report

Random House Publishing Group, the  world's largest book publisher, is planning to test selling  individual chapters of a popular book to gauge reader demand,  according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.


Michael Phelps, of the United States, holds his gold medal after setting an Olympic-record 1:57.14 in the 200-meter individual medley at the Olympic Aquatic Centre during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, in this Aug. 19, 2004 file photo.


Actor Lou Diamond Phillips accused of battery

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips, best   known for his role as rocker Ritchie Valens in the movie "La   Bamba," has been charged with domestic battery in a fight with   his girlfriend, officials said on Friday.


Fixed: but not saying how Segments of the Orange mobile network flaked out during the week; particularly on Wednesday night, but Orange says everything's fine now and not to worry about a thing.â¦


The chipmaker plans to launch an internal computer communications system that mirrors a technology central to AMD's gains.


Rapporto Oil, disoccupazione mondo al 6,1%, in Ue-25 al 9%


Letterman Makes Deal With Striking Writers

The deal will allow David Letterman to resume his show next Wednesday with his team of writers on board.


Motorsport.com. Ford has announced that Jaguar will be withdrawn from Formula One at the end of the 2004 season and the F1 business will be put up for sale.


Kerry cheers return of Clinton to campaign trail

Former president Bill Clinton's long-awaited comeback to the campaign trail will provide an extra incentive for faithful Democratic supporters to get out to the polls on November 2, Democratic presidential challenger John Kerry said, as the final week of campaigning gets underway.


Fire Ravages Madrid Skyscraper, No Injuries

A raging fire swept through a 32-storey  sky scraper in the heart of Madrid's business district on  Saturday, causing no injuries but sparking fears the office  building might collapse.


Sri Lanka has struggled to a four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Champions Trophy Pool D match at The Oval, despite the efforts of Elton Chigumbura.


Toshiba and disc maker develop dual format DVD

Tokyo, December 8: Toshiba Corp and a Japanese disc maker said on Tuesday they had developed a disc that can store content in both conventional and high-definition DVD formats, in a move they hope will strengthen their hand in a battle for the next


U.S. experts warn on North Korea nuclear warheads

North Korea can make a nuclear warhead that can be mounted on missiles capable of hitting all of South Korea and most of Japan, U.S. nuclear experts said in a report obtained on Wednesday.


Merrimack, Souhegan Called Safe in E. Coli Tests

By The Telegraph, Nashua, N.H.  Sep. 12--Both the Merrimack and Souhegan rivers continue to have more  water than usual, but not more bacteria, according to the latest testing by  local volunteers.


So far as the Bank of America Championship goes, the competition began yesterday morning, promptly at 9:30.


Weakened Arafat Heads for France, Cancer Suspected

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian leader Yasser  Arafat, weakened by what doctors think may be leukemia, flew to  France for treatment on Friday from the besieged West Bank  headquarters where he had been pinned for over 2-1/2 years.


Video: Antarctica Diving Opens Up World of Strange Creatures

Go beneath the surface with a pair of Antarctic divers and witness some of the world's oddest creatures: fish with "antifreeze," thousand-year-old sponges—perhaps even a new species.


GE 1.5 MW Wind Turbine Technology Selected For Austrian Wind Project

GE Energy is bringing its 1.5-megawatt wind turbine technology to Austria, where interest in wind-generated power is growing rapidly.


Taking the Wheel Before a Pension Runs Into Trouble

Who stands to lose when a pension plan fails? And, just as important: If you find that you are not fully insured, what can you do?


Commissione Ue conferma il dato italiano all'1,9%


Jurors at Scrushy Trial Hear Secret Recordings

Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy told an aide two years ago "everybody goes down" if problems with the company's financial statements become public, according to a secretly made recording played Thursday at Scrushy's fraud trial.


UPDATE 2-Zoysa takes 5-26 to set up Sri Lanka win

Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa ripped through South Africa's top order to pave the way for a 37-run victory in the second one-day international on Sunday.


By Eric Weslander, Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan.  May 29--High water levels cut down on boating this Memorial Day weekend at area lakes, but that doesn't mean the parks were empty.  "It's been pretty typical," Jonathan Carlisle, a park ranger for the U.S.


Colpi effettuati in Emilia, Veneto, Toscana e Marche


Genarlow Wilson walked out of prison a free man on Friday, thanks to an extraordinary intervention by the Georgia Supreme Court.


Britain likely to agree to relieve US troops in Iraq

Britain looked set to agree to a US request to send its troops into violence-plagued areas of Iraq, a move opponents warned could see the country's soldiers dragged further into the conflict, with the risk of casualties multiplying.


It has been part of the lore of America's first black fighter pilots since the end of World War II: The Tuskegee Airmen never lost a bomber to enemy fire.


The Taliban kidnappers of 23 Korean hostages on Sunday extended the deadline for the South Korean government to agree to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by 24 hours to 10:30 a.m. EDT on Monday.


Oil prices fell 3.5 percent to a three-month low Tuesday as mild winter weather sapped heating oil demand in the US Northeast. US light crude settled down $1.52 at $41.46 a barrel, the


Britain's Blair Faces Poll Amidst Iraq Hostage Crisis

The anguish of a British hostage in Iraq hangs over Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday as he faces the twin test of a local election and a debate by his Labour Party about the divisive war.


An electronic petition of the UK Prime Minister's office that garnered 1,414 signatures calling flatly for a ban on the use of digital rights management techniques in all digital content, was not so flatly, though quite clearly rejected on Monday. A December report commissioned by Her Majesty's Treasury may have prompted the rejection.


Francoforte, 15:21 - CALCIO, HIDDINK SCARTA IPOTESI BAYERN MONACO

Il tecnico olandese Guus Hiddink, giramondo della panchina attualmente alla guida della nazionale ru...


Israeli Forces Won't Evacuate Gaza `Under Fire,' Sharon Says

Israeli military forces must act to prevent terrorism in the Gaza Strip so a withdrawal from the Palestinian territory doesn't take place ``under fire,'' Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said.


Court Questions Possible Abuse of Pot Laws

The Supreme Court questioned whether state medical marijuana laws might be abused by people who aren't really sick as it debated Monday whether the federal government can prosecute patients who smoke pot on doctors' orders.


Cubs Zambrano flirts with no-hitter, loses 1-0

Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs flirted with a no-hitter on Saturday but wound up on the short end of a 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres.


The Court of Appeal in London dismisses appeals by anti-war protesters and police about the use of police powers at a demonstration.


Presidential Election Disputed in Afghanistan

First presidential election was thrown into chaos after 15 candidates opposing complaining of fraud and improper procedures.


Memorial Web Sites: Tributes or Temptation?

British politician questions how memorial sites affect young people, after a rash of suicides.


Russia focuses on female 'Chechen' passengers after twin plane crashes

Russian investigators announced that explosives were found on both planes that crashed with the loss of 90 lives, as attention focussed on the roles of two dead female passengers believed to be of Chechen origin.


Telltale signs that your private college-aid counselor is out to get you.


A snow storm packing strong winds caused flight delays and closed highways across the central United States, leaving at least five dead in road accidents, US media reported on Sunday.


Cyprus seeks answers and closure on missing

The skeleton lying on the white sheet, identified only by a serial number on the wall above, is a stark reminder of years of conflict in divided Cyprus and the legacy of bitterness that remains.


A White House-backed bill revamping U.S. immigration laws stalled in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, handing President George W. Bush a major legislative setback.


Fate of Fish Reverberates in East Bay: Tiny Smelt Affects Everything From Development to Water Supply As a Symbol of the Delta's Health

By Mike Taugher, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Jun. 3--For a pip-squeak of a fish, Delta smelt are becoming a whale of a threat to California's water supply.


The World Health Organization says that up to 70,000 refugees have died in Sudan's Darfur region since March 1, 2004 due to various causes, including diseases and malnutrition.


Englishman Paul Casey could get a rough welcome when he starts playing full time next year on the US PGA Tour. The 27-year-old defended comments Wednesday he made in English newspapers


Jay-Z's Retirement Party, Preceding His Comeback

In this overly long concert film, the rapper Jay-Z performs his own movie-length swan song set to thumping rhythms in Madison Square Garden.


POLITICIANS, like people in general, should normally be judged by their actions not words.


WASHINGTON -- With the number of personal bankruptcies rising throughout the nation, the Supreme Court considered yesterday whether IRAs, the popular retirement savings accounts, are safe from creditors during a bankruptcy.


The licensing shake-up a year ago has not encouraged most people to go to pubs more, a survey suggests.


This entertaining show at the International Center of Photography reminds us of many memorable photographs that Life magazine published over the years.


Bernanke says Fed econ view unchanged by stock dip

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben  Bernanke said on Wednesday a sharp slide in stock markets this  week has not changed the Fed's outlook for moderate U.S.  growth.


The medical device maker reported a third-quarter loss of $272 million on charges related to acquisitions and asset sales, as the companyâs top-selling stent continued to slump.


The new head of the World Bank is likely to be named later this week, a White House spokesman says.


Thereâsa special bookcase in Al Grohâs office completely full of game plans from his days in the NFL. Green ones are from the Jets.


Very elderly can do well after joint replacements

Although hip and knee  replacements are rarely performed in centenarians, such very  elderly patients should not be denied the option of this  surgery, according to a new report.


Notebooks and laptops show biggest growth Worldwide PC shipments are expected to rise by 12.6 per cent this year, according to new research by analysts IDC.â¦


The strengthening of Syria's influence in Lebanon's government prompted Secretary of State Colin Powell to renew his criticism of Syria after a brief period of praise.


Israeli airstrike kills two Palestinians

An Israeli missile has slammed into a car in Gaza City, killing two unidentified Palestinians, Palestinian witnesses and medics say.


Japan has resumed its annual whale hunt in waters near Antarctica now that anti-whaling activists have stopped pursuing the countryâs fleet, a Japanese official said.


LE DUE SIMONE: ''GRAZIE A GOVERNO, FORZE POLITICHE E CROCE ROSSA''

(ASCA) - Roma, 30 set - Simona Pari accomuna in un ''grazie'' dopo la sua liberazione il ''mondo arabo, le comunita' musulmane e cristiane'' ma anche ''le forze politiche di maggioranza e opposizione, il governo e la Croce Rossa''.


Shares seen firm with tech stocks in focus

U.S. shares look set to open higher on Wednesday with technology shares in focus after better-than-expected results from Cisco  on Tuesday, while investors also eye U.S. labor cost data.


Musharraf in Kabul, Urges Security Cooperation

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday congratulated President Hamid Karzai on his election victory and said the neighbors needed to increase cooperation in the war on terror.


Anglo Swiss Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: ASW)(OTCBB: ASWRF)(BERLIN: AMO) (the "Company") is pleased to announce it has retained the services of AGORACOM ("AGORACOM") (http://www.agoracom.com) to provide marketing services.


Russian Cosmonaut to Travel With the Next Space Station Crew

A Russian cosmonaut will travel to the International Space Station with the outpost's next two-man crew when it launches aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft next month, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said.


A court will rule in the trial of 19 former Swissair executives accused of fraud at the bankrupt former flag carrier.


DigitalFX International's VMdirect Prepares for Official Launch in Germany on September 1

LAS VEGAS, June 4  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VMdirect, LLC, the marketing division managing the independent affiliate program of DigitalFX International, Inc.


US President Bush will veto a package of funding for troops amid Iraq lawsuit fears, the White House says.


Amnesty team in Sudan to probe human rights in Darfur

A top-level team from rights group Amnesty International arrived in Sudan for talks with officials in Khartoum ahead of a trip to the war-torn region of Darfur.


'Trovare giusta modalita' contrasto permanenza al lavoro'


General Mills Sells Its Stake in Venture

MINNEAPOLIS - Food conglomerate General Mills Inc. said Monday it is selling its stake in a European snack operation for $750 million to beverage giant PepsiCo Inc.


Legalised assisted death has not been used to kill people who may be "a burden to society", research suggests.


Mark Harris, best known for baseball novels that included "Bang the Drum Slowly," narrated by the fictional Henry Wiggen, has died. He was 84.


Obama dips, but still has South Carolina lead: poll

FLORENCE, South Carolina  - Democrat Barack Obama's big lead over rival Hillary Clinton slipped slightly but is still substantial two days before South Carolina's presidential primary, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Thursday.


Arts & entertainment: If only Last Tango In Paris really had ushered in a new era of adult cinema. John Patterson wishes Pauline Kael's prophesy had come true.


Anche a Roma compare scritta inneggiante all'assassinio


There are just two bidders left in the race to buy troubled bank Northern Rock after investment group Olivant pulled out at the last minute.


I fondi raccolti saranno destinati a persone emarginate


The IAEA suspended nearly half of the technical aid it now provides Iran, in line with sanctions imposed on the country for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment


DreamWorks Animation IPO Charms Wall St.

Star-struck Wall Street gave a dazzling welcome to DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. on Thursday, sending the shares of the animated film maker up more than 38 percent in their market debut.


McCain Back at Scene of Collapse in South Carolina

The state is a painful symbol of the brutality of politics for John McCain, the place that derailed his 2000 bid.


Control cables were broken in the NASCAR plane that crashed into two suburban homes, killing five people earlier this month, federal investigators said Tuesday.


Swiss travel companies' stocks take severe blow

ZURICH: Shares in top travel and insurance companies based in Switzerland, including one of the world's largest reinsurers, Swiss Re, and the travel giant Kuoni, fell sharply yesterday in the wake of the ...


Yesterdayâs crash of the Genesis sample return canister forced scientists to look for slivers of hope in the busted up remains of fragile collection arrays.


Fallen U.S. Porn King Goldstein Rebuilds with Bagels

He spent a lifetime peddling smut and  once had an $11 million fortune, but after losing everything  and becoming just another homeless New Yorker, Al Goldstein is  now happy pushing bagels instead of porn.


THAILAND has confirmed its first likely case of human-to-human infection of bird flu, hours after UN agencies labelled the disease a "crisis of global importance".


George Clooney welcomes the visit to Italy by Sudan's president, saying increased international contact with the Khartoum leadership could ease the plight of the millions who have fled their homes in Darfur.


Classmates Sue Over 'Dazed and Confused'

SANTA FE, N.M. - Three former high school classmates of "Dazed and Confused" director Richard Linklater have filed a lawsuit claiming they have suffered embarrassment and ridicule because of characters based on them in the movie...


Russians Caught Between Unacceptable, Unbelievable

A day after two Russian airliners fell from the sky, confusion over what happened reflected a country torn between skepticism that the government would


Steve Forbes says raising CAFE standards won't make us Greener, but the free market will.


Tamper-resistant pads could prove a pain

Millions of Medicaid patients and their pharmacists could be in for a nasty surprise Oct. 1.


TORONTO  - A critic's reaction to a film festival is akin to the old story about the five blind men who all touch an elephant and report wildly different descriptions of what the animal must look like based on the particular body part encountered.


Editor's note: The following column might be unsuitable for immature readers. It has been written with a five-sentence delay to prevent any embarrassing paragraph malfunctions.


Nokia to launch all-in-one enterprise VPN solution

With security concerns still the number one issue swirling around wireless systems, Nokia's announcement this week of Nokia IP VPN, a family of IPSec virtual private network products, should be welcome news to the enterprise.ADVERTISEMENTReducing the Total Cost of OwnershipLearn how to reduce the total coast of ownership in enterprise data management in this case study.


A former Nazi prison guard, 83, arrives in Italy from Canada to serve a life sentence for murder.


Former Celtic striker Larsson on Barcelona bench

Henrik Larsson was left on the bench by Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard on his return to Parkhead where the Catalonians meet their UEFA Cup conquerors of last season, Celtic on the opening night of the Champions League group stages.


Uganda rains affect conflict's displaced

The heaviest rains to hit Uganda in decades are washing away Santa Ayaa's seeds of peace.


Anche Caruso (Prc) fra i manifestanti che bloccano l'accesso all'areaNel capoluogo 1400 tonnellate di rifiuti eliminate, ne restano 1500                                          Bloccato il sito di Acerra problemi nella raccolta a Napoli                                                                                E i roghi continuano. Oltre cento interventi dei pompieri


Man who would rule Nigeria has mixed record at home

KATSINA, Nigeria  - The poor farmers, camel herders and market traders of far northern Katsina state give their governor credit for new roads and schools but few are so impressed that they want him to be Nigeria's next president.


Italy's Senate speaker said Monday he could not raise enough support for an interim government to change voting rules blamed for much of Italy's political instability, clearing the way for an early election.


Nobel-winning technology already an industry

RNA interference, whose discovery  brought Americans Andrew Fire and Craig Mello the Nobel Prize  in Medicine on Monday, is one of the hottest new areas of  biotechnology and has spawned its own mini-industry.


US Officials Checking Evidence Cited by Powell

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell shared information with reporters Wednesday about Iran's nuclear program that was classified and based on an unvetted, single source who provided information


Torino, 14:07 - CALCIO, JUVE; DEL PIERO: ROMA BATTUTA CON LA DETERMINAZIONE

Alessandro Del Piero commenta sul suo sito internet la vittoria della Juventus sulla Roma. Il capita...


Longhorn cuts delay Microsoft Business Framework

Microsoft's decision to cut WinFS from its Longhorn release means another delay for the Microsoft Business Framework, which promises to make it easier for developers to write business applications for the Windows platform.


Clinton is likely to stay in the hospital for 5 days

Former President Bill Clinton was resting comfortably Tuesday as he recuperated from coronary artery bypass surgery performed the day before, according to a spokesman at his charitable foundation.


More than 10,000 people protested in the streets of Bulgaria's capital Tuesday to demand changes in the government's economic and social policy, which they blame for the country's rising cost of living.


Here's Hoping Maine's Game Fish Are Ready for Their Close-Up

By Deirdre Fleming Staff Writer  Fishermen out on the state's most treasured salmon and trout rivers this week may see a crew of fishermen from Japan - fishing for keepers, as well as great film footage.


Proper Attire Essential in Facing Frigid Weather

The temperature remained steady at kickoff, but the wind chill was down to minus 22 at Lambeau Field for the Packers and Giants in the N.F.C. championship game.


A police officer denies wounding a colleague after a "squabble" over using a force van, a trial hears.


MANCHESTER, N.H.  - A group of citizens in the  swing state of New Hampshire, including Democrats, Republicans  and one undecided voter, gave a slight edge to Democrat John  Kerry in Thursday's first presidential debate.


Colombian pop star Shakira leads the field for the 7th Latin Grammy Awards, with five nominations.


Pope Recovers From Grueling Trip to France

Days after returning from a grueling trip to France, Pope John Paul II appeared in better shape Wednesday and expressed thanks for his visit to the shrine of Lourdes.


Dr. Judah Folkman, a groundbreaking cancer researcher whose work cured the disease in mice and gave hope for a cure in humans, has died. He was 74.


File-sharers face the music in crackdown

The BPI, the UK record industryâs trade association, is targeting people who make their music collection available on the internet, illegally, for other web users to share.


Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage

Windows XP is a safe and secure operating system. Really, it is--as long as you don't connect it to the Internet. To be fair, other operating systems, including Linux and Mac OS X, are vulnerable to online attacks, too.


Chicago - Thomas Jones proved to be the Bears only source offense against the Detroit Lions. FIRST QUARTER: RB Thomas Jones two-yard touchdown run at 7:38.


SAN JOSE, Calif. _ Apple, the Silicon Valley company, and Apple Corps, the Beatles' record label, are finally burying the silver hammer, err, hatchet.


AMERICA/CUBA - Consacrato Vescovo di Cienfuegos un sacerdote Fidei Donum spagnolo, il primo Vescovo non cubano dellÂisola: ÂDesidero ascoltare tuttiÂ Discernere insieme quello che il Signore ci offre per operare. Egli deve avere e avrÃ  sempre l'iniziativaÂ Cienfuegos (Agenzia Fides) - In questo anno 2007 in cui si celebrano i 50 anni della pubblicazione dell'Enciclica "Fidei Donum" del Papa Pio XII, sabato 15 settembre, festa della Vergine Addolorata, Ã¨ stato consacrato Vescovo di Cienfuegos (Cuba) un ...


A man killed in a road traffic accident in County Tyrone is the 10th person to die on the roads this year.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Heat coach Stan Van Gundy has said more than once he regrets that Saturday's Heat-Lakers game is more about the Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant saga than basketball.


Ukraine's embattled PM vows to defend national unity after a bruising TV encounter with his presidential rival.


Google Strikes Deals for Library Content

Google reached agreements with several major research libraries to digitize the content of thousands of books in their archives, adding momentum to the search giant's effort to catalog vast amounts of offline information in addition to Web pages, the


Too Much Vitamin C Not Good for Diabetics' Hearts

NEW YORK  - Older women with diabetes who  take high doses of vitamin C for the sake of their hearts may  be doing more harm than good, new research suggests.


Germany's Merkel opposes blanket EU limit on vehicle emissions

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday pledged to oppose a strict European Union limit on cars' average carbon dioxide emissions, arguing that different models should face different caps.Comment


AT&T Wireless Launches Online Music Store

AT&T Wireless launched this week an online music service that provides instant gratification to subscribers who hear a tune they can't wait to download.


Police investigating the death of Anna Nicole Smith's 20-year-old son said Tuesday that they had no evidence that he had suffered a heart attack or that drugs were involved. The 38-year-old reality TV star and former Playboy playmate found her son, Daniel, unresponsive Sunday morning in a chair in her hospital room, where she was recuperating from giving birth to a baby girl, and called for help, according to police.


The price of oil surged yesterday on news that US inventories had fallen for the third week in a row.


Police investigating the failed car bombings at Glasgow airport and in London arrest two more men.


Sir Howard Stringer, US Head Of Sony: Sony's knight buys ...

When a bright, middle-class Oxford graduate called Harold Stringer set out for America from his home in Aylesbury in 1965 to find a job, it was the stuff of movies which attracted him.


Eric Clapton had to cancel a concert scheduled for Saturday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills because the guitarist has a sore throat.


Heavy turnout for the Iowa caucuses Thursday night threatened to drag out the process during the first test vote of the 2008 presidential elections.


Truce Reached in Fight Over Chinese Beverage Company

Group Danone and the Wahaha Group, one of Chinaâs biggest beverage makers, pledged to âsuspend all lawsuits and arbitrationsâ to revive its troubled joint venture.


Japan says has "meaningful" talks with North Korea

Japan and North Korea ended the first day of talks on Wednesday on establishing diplomatic ties, with a Japanese envoy saying he had had "meaningful" discussions with North Koreans.


European stocks down; low-yielding yen rises

European stocks fell on Tuesday, failing to follow strong Asian performance while the yen rose as investors remained nervous over the health of the U.S. economy after a fallout in U.S. risky mortgages and credit turmoil.


Researchers Link Gene to Form of Deafness

Researchers have identified a gene that prevents the regeneration of inner ear cells that are critical to hearing, a discovery experts say is the first step toward finding a way to correct the most common form of deafness among the elderly.


GOP Congressman Wins Open S.C. Senate Seat

Three-term GOP Rep. Jim DeMint defeated South Carolina's education superintendent Tuesday to win the Senate seat opened by retiring Democrat Ernest "Fritz" Hollings, turning back a late surge by his challenger in this Republican stronghold.


Federal CISOs Rank Patch Management As Biggest Obstacle

Survey by Intelligent Decisions indicates that patch management leaves less time for chief information security officers to work on improving overall security.


Is fair trade coffee a beachhead for bananas?

GUILDERLAND, NY Socially conscious consumers have made fair trade brews a rapidly growing niche of the coffee market. The beans can now be found on supermarket shelves next to the Folgers and in the espresso at Dunkin' Donuts.


Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses.


Bush, APEC leaders kicking off weekend summit in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile President Bush is starting a weekend of summitry with Pacific Rim leaders in Chile. After arriving late last night from Texas, the president begins this morning with a round of individual meetings in the Chilean capital of Santiago.


Canadian prosecutors say they will appeal the second-degree murder convictions of serial killer Robert Pickton.


A former suspect in the disappearance in Aruba of American teenager Natalee Holloway told a Dutch newspaper he regretted that he was not formally prosecuted for any crime.


Hurricanes Rattle Sabres by Tying Series

Credit the Carolina Hurricanes for being the first team in the postseason to get the Buffalo Sabres off their game.


World Oil prices retreat below US$50 a barrel, but volatility ...

Oil futures retreated below $50 US a barrel Monday, though analysts said there is enough uncertainty about geopolitics and weather - and the industry's ability to boost crude oil output quickly - to keep prices from plummeting anytime


The Bank of England warns in  a report that while recent inflation has been low, this may be short-lived.


Pharmaceutical approval process under fire

A day after troubling reports about the popular pain relief drug Celebrex, more questions are being asked about the approval process for such drugs.


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States' Pocketbooks Are Fuller, but Health Costs Stall Recovery

The fiscal condition of the states improved this year, but soaring health costs have made it difficult for them to recover from the worst fiscal crisis in six decades, the National Governors Association said Thursday.


Edwards Casts Early Vote in North Carolina

Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards interrupted a final state-hopping campaign blitz on Friday to cast his ballot in his home state of North Carolina, which Democrats acknowledge the Kerry-Edwards ticket has slim chance of carrying.


The US space agency flies its X-43A hypersonic jet to a speed in excess of nine times the speed of sound.


The end of weeks of political turmoil in Ukraine was in sight yesterday after the pro-Europe Viktor Yushchenko was officially declared the winner of a re-run presidential vote, paving the way for the ...


Hogging the Trough: The EFF Strikes Back

The art of voodoo network management The FCC is to investigate Comcast's network management practices. Last month here I gave an expert view on how the EFF, and other campaigners who called for an inquiry, don't understand the problems. Now Peter Eckserley, a copyright academic at the EFF, has responded to my article. Let's recap the story first.â¦


UPDATE 1-Goodyear to cut 340 jobs, take charge

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it will cut 340 jobs in its engineered products and chemical units as part of its cost-reduction efforts, resulting in a third-quarter charge.


The home secretary denies new claims he fast-tracked a tourist visa for his former lover Kimberly Quinn's nanny.


Chain Said to Seek Bids for Weather Channel

The Weather Channel, one of the last privately owned cable channels, is being put up for sale and could fetch $5 billion.


Rebels Strike Iraqi Forces After Bin Laden Call

TIKRIT, Iraq  - Insurgents overran a police post  near Saddam Hussein's home town on Tuesday, hauled 12 men  outside and shot them in a dramatic show of force, a day after  Osama bin Laden declared holy war on the U.S.-backed election.


Key funding talks open on world war crimes court

Countries that have signed up to the world's first permanent war crimes court opened a conference to discuss crucial funding for the tribunal, which has run into strong opposition from the United States.


Record Prices Boost ConocoPhillips Profit

NEW YORK  - ConocoPhillips , the No. 3 U.S.oil company, on Wednesday said quarterly profit more thandoubled, spurred by sky-high oil and gas prices.


The reputed Ku Klux Klansman charged with the 1964 murders of three civil rights workers was freed Wednesday on $250,000 bail.


Belarusian authorities have warned a leading independent newspaper that it could face closure — a move its editor on Monday described as part of government efforts to muzzle critical voices.


Kevin Durant and Jeff Green, the second and fifth overall choices in last week's NBA draft, sign contracts with Seattle on Wednesday.


Israel says it is considering plans to include two small settlements within the route of the West Bank barrier.


The mass murderers who seized the school in Beslan, Russia, this month committed one of the most heinous acts of terrorism in world history.


Josh Beckett needs a bigger trophy case: Now he has an AL championship series Most Valuable Player Award to go along with his 2003 World Series MVP. Unflappable and close to unhittable, Beckett shut down Cleveland twice, including a victory in Game 5 that started Boston's comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the best-of-seven series.


People who send money abroad to friends and relatives are being offered more reassurance.


Modena, 18:14 - CALCIO, MODENA; LAZZARI E ABATE CON L'UNDER 20

Flavio Lazzari e Ignazio Abate domani saranno impegnati nell'incontro della Nazionale Under 20 Austr...


Microsoft said Thursday that it had reached a cross-licensing agreement with South Korean electronics manufacturer LG, which follows a similar construct to a deal with Novell reached last November.


Macedonia's Ethnic Peace Faces a Test in a Referendum

Macedonians will vote Sunday in a referendum that is likely to determine whether a three-year peace agreement to end ethnic violence in this former Yugoslav state will remain in place.


Juries in child sex abuse and theft cases could be told the previous convictions of defendants.


Ruud van Nistelrooy scored all four goals as Manchester United demolished Sparta Prague 4-1 in Wednesday's Champions League Group D match.


Beijing says 15,000 relocated for Games venues

Just under 15,000 people were moved from their homes to make way for the venues of the Beijing Olympics and all moved voluntarily with compensation, officials said on Tuesday, countering rights groups' allegations that hundreds of thousands had been evicted.


Developer Going Forward With S.L. Office Tower

By Doug Smeath Deseret Morning News  A new 21-story office tower will be built on Salt Lake City's Main Street, despite a major investor pulling out over a feud with Mayor Rocky Anderson, the remaining developer said Wednesday.


Shares on Wall Street are expected to  open higher on Tuesday, taking a cue from a strong performance  in European and Asian markets, while bid talk takes the top  slot in a thin day for company events.


India's monument to love ready for Sarkozy, possibly Bruni

India's northern town of Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, is gearing up for French President Nicolas Sarkozy's brief visit to the world famous monument to love over the weekend, police said Friday.


GOP Steps Up Web Presence With Veteran of Yahoo, MSN

Republicans are trying to catch up with Democrats online. And Cyrus Krohn, a veteran of the high-tech industry, is helping them do it.


A Producer of Movies to Try Hand at Games

On Wednesday Jerry Bruckheimerâs company will announce a deal with MTV to develop video games, which would probably start appearing on store shelves in 2009.


Three Americans, including a 7-year-old boy, were killed in a small plane crash in the French Alps over the weekend, the U.S. Embassy confirmed Monday.


Sri Lanka military to step up training amid truce

Sri Lanka's military chief promised to step up training for the armed forces and praised his rank and file for upholding a truce with Tiger rebels despite provocation.


Offensive 'Exorcist' prequel fails to scare up anything worthwhile

Horror movies have a right to be tacky. Good taste really shouldn't cross anybody's mind while determining the swift arc of an ax or a cool trajectory for blood to spray. But if you're looking for ...


Thai PM Defiant After 78 Muslims Die in Custody

Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra shed few tears on Wednesday over the death of 78 Muslims in military custody as distraught mourners besieged an army base in the far south, demanding the bodies of relatives.


The mind boggles You've got to hand it to Kevin Warwick, aka Captain Cyborg: the bloke's got more front than Blackpool. In an interview this week with itwales.com, the cybernetic futurologist actually thanks El Reg for the extensive coverage we've dedicated to his groundbreaking work.â¦


Diaz wins damages over `smooching' claim

Cameron Diaz accepted "substantial" damages from American Media Inc., publisher of the National Enquirer, on Friday for alleging that she had an affair with a married man, her lawyer said.


Kodak Announces More Cuts, but Windsor Appears to Have Dodged Latest Round

By Sherrie Peif, Greeley Tribune, Colo.  Feb. 9--Windsor may have dodged another round of Kodak cuts announced Thursday.   Eastman Kodak Co.


Yanukovich to make Yushchenko premier if recognised

KIEV, November 30 (Itar-Tass) - Viktor Yanukovich, if recognised the Ukrainian president, is ready to conduct a political reform and offer the post of prime minister to opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko.


Marbella, 18:08 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; LIVERANI: BILANCIO POSITIVO

Soddisfatto per la stagione disputata fin qui dalla Fiorentina e anche del ritiro invernale che i v...


Stand up and cheer for the giant or the underdog -- or perhaps both.


International Data Machines Corp. (IBM) reported that it will release the design of its blade servers openly to potentional consumers.


Bush's Drug Videos Broke Law, Accountability Office Decides

An investigative arm of Congress said the news segments about the effects of drug use among young people "constitute covert propaganda."


Grandiâs grand performance gives him second straight World Cup ...

Canadaâs Thomas Grandi waited more than a decade to win his first World Cup race. Just two days later, Grandi got his second straight victory in World Cup giant slalom race in Flachau, Austria.


France backs Turkish EU talks for late-2005

BRUSSELS, Dec 9  - France wants the European Union to open membership talks with Turkey at the end of next year or early 2006, Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on Thursday.


Shell plans auction of liquefied petroleum gas unit

Royal Dutch/Shell plans to auction off its liquefied petroleum gas business, which is valued at more than one billion pounds.


Six killed, 11 seriously hurt in train derailment in England

Six people were killed and 11 were seriously hurt when a high-speed train derailed after colliding with a car at a rural crossing in southern England, officials said.


U.S. cyclist Tyler Hamilton was suspended from his professional team Wednesday and put on notice that his contract would be invalidated if he is found guilty of the drug charges against him.


Microsoft Distributes XP Security Update

SEATTLE Oct 21, 2004 - Microsoft Corp. says it has distributed about 106 million copies of its major security update for the Windows XP operating system.


Portland's Metro Picks 15 to Advise on Land Acquistions

Regional government Metro has put together an oversight committee for its Natural Areas program, an initiative that pays for land acquisition and capital improvement projects to protect water quality and fish and wildlife habitat, trails, and wildlife corridors.


Clamart, France - Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qorei was allowed to see ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Tuesday, unconfirmed reports say.


Collaborazione Banelli ha impedito altra attivita'delittuosa


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A court acquits ex-paramilitary leader Jodel Chamblain of murder in a trial criticised by human rights activists.


Ed Bradley, 65, a suave and streetwise reporter considered one of the best interviewers on television and the winner of 19 Emmy awards for his work on "60 Minutes" and "CBS Reports," died of leukemia Nov. 9 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He lived in New York.


HOUSTONâAfter falling behind 0-2 in the NL Championship Series, the best-case scenario for the Houston Astros played itself out this weekend.


Attacks lacked skill, but raised specter of Iraq-style terror

LONDON -- The attempted attacks in London and Glasgow bore the hallmarks of an Al Qaeda operation, but they lacked a key ingredient: professional execution.


Roma, 22:20 - CALCIO, LAZIO: IN ARRIVO SVINCOLATO FABIO VIGNAROLI

Rinforzo per la Lazio. Domani dovrebbe firmare il contratto lo svincolato Fabio Vignaroli, 31 anni, ...


Udine, 20:13 - CALCIO, UDINESE: DOPO GARA CON ASCOLI PARTONO 7 NAZIONALI

Dopo la gara di domenica prossima con l'Ascoli, numerosi giocatori dell'Udinese raggiungeranno le ri...


In the hours before Bradford C. Bleidt's life unraveled, he attempted to tie up all his loose ends. In neat stacks of paper, topped with handwritten notes, he gave authorities a roadmap of his years of deceit. And in a tape to his wife, he tried to make sense of why their marriage had become so troubled.


Japan has received intelligence indicating that North Korea may be preparing to test launch a short-range missile, an official said Thursday.


At Least 80 Killed as Pakistan Dam Bursts

NANO VILLAGE, Pakistan, Feb. 12 -- Troops and rescue workers raced to a coastal town devastated when heavy rains burst a large dam, sending water surging through the streets and sweeping people into the Arabian Sea. At least 80 were dead and hundreds missing, an official said Saturday.


PARK CITY, Utah  - The sound of an audience laughing throatily is usually a sign that a movie is working.


As cell phones get stronger and complicated, are viruses a threat?

Malicious programs that can delete address books. Junk messages that flood a cell phone's inbox. Stealthy code that uses Bluetooth wireless technology to sneak onto handsets.


IMF heaps praise on Australia, sees growth at 3.75 percent

WASHINGTON : The International Monetary Fund commended Australia's economic management and said the country's 13-year expansion is likely to continue with 3.75 percent growth in 2004.


Jumping on the design-and-simplicity bandwagon, Gateway unveils a desktop it touts as an alternative for those who don't want to shell out the bucks for, well, Apple.


Speculation grows ahead of Friday's announcement of the 2004 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.


Republican congressional leaders struggled Wednesday to sidetrack legislation allowing prescription drugs to be imported from abroad, a pre-election controversy threatening to delay billion of dollars for homeland security.


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

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


Argentina School Shooting Victims Buried

Hundreds of mourners marched in a southern Argentina funeral cortege Wednesday for two of the three students gunned down by their teenage classmate in the nation's worst school shooting on record.


Angoscia per Baldoni, ucciso il suo autista

07.02: Cresce la preoccupazione per le sorti del reporter italiano di cui si sono perse le tracce giovedÃ¬ a Najaf. Oggi si Ã¨ saputo che il suo autista e interprete Ã¨ stato ucciso. La notizia Ã¨ stata confermata


Reno couple blame Net for child neglect; bloggers blame couple

Blog: This week in Nevada, a new case for social workers and little tolerance for parents accused of abuse.


Orange has unveiled its third-generation (3G) mobile phones in the UK after a long-delayed commercial launch.


Google to buy Web security company for $625 mln

Google Inc. <GOOG.O> said on Monday it has agreed to buy Web-based security provider Postini for $625 million, expanding its package of online applications to compete with Microsoft Corp.'s <MSFT.O> Office.


New products include keyboards designed for use with Windows Vista and Windows Live online services.


Ahold Reaches Settlement With SEC, Won't Pay Fine

Royal Ahold NV, the Dutch retailer that overstated more than $1 billion of profits, reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, ending a 20-month investigation into accounting fraud.


5 Tips: The Fed is widely expected to raise its overnight lending rate. What does that mean for you? By Gerri Willis, CNN/Money contributing columnist.


It took all of about five minutes of an introductory press conference Wednesday at Heritage Hall for USC basketball to gain something it never really had before.


Fox hopes Super Bowl breaks ratings mark

The Patriots weren't the only ones seeking history on Super Bowl Sunday. Fox hoped New England's pursuit of an undefeated season, coupled with the underdog New York Giants, would break the record 94.08 million viewers who watched the 1996 Super Bowl.


SECRETARY DONALD RUMSFELD: [Applause.] Thank you very much, Lou, ladies and gentlemen, Pete, David, Richard. It's good to be back here, and as before, it's a very full crowd in a small room, tightly packed in.


Moves numbers in right direction Acquisition mad accountancy vendor Sage Group PLC reported revenues and profits up, as it unveiled its full year results today.â¦


Crisis meetings as Australia, NZ warn of Fiji coup

Fears of an imminent coup in Fiji grew on Monday as Australia and New Zealand warned their citizens to avoid travel to the island nation and South Pacific neighbors called a regional crisis meeting.


Police in Scotland have set up a Web  site to allow the public to meet their newest, and cutest,  recruit as he learns how to sniff out criminals.


Grant: Interest in Acting Comes and Goes

Hugh Grant says he likes the partying more than he does the acting when he makes a movie.


On-line editing tools nurture new video makers

Millions of consumers a week buy  mobile phones with digital video cameras, and several Web sites  are now providing them with free online editing tools,  nurturing a new generation of filmmakers.


THE threat of execution hung over a Briton and two American hostages last night as their Islamic militant captors' 48-hour deadline for the US-led coalition to free all Iraqi female detainees was due to expire.


Kidnapped aid chief is shown on video, distressed and bound

British, American and Iraqi authorities were trying last night to secure the freedom of Margaret Hassan, the Irish-born aid worker kidnapped in Baghdad early yesterday.


High court turns down Kiss member appeal

Ex-Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent lost a Supreme Court appeal Monday in a dispute over royalties with his former bandmates.


Democrats Use Medicare Law to Attack GOP

Republican visions of electoral gains from last year's Medicare prescription drug law have vanished, replaced by Democrats' biting criticism of GOP members of Congress who voted for the bill.


Reliance Industries agrees to buy back millions of shares, hoping to reverse a slump caused by a feud in the controlling family.


Microsoft's MSN to air live webcasts of concerts

MSN, Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT.O Web   portal, said on Tuesday it will make a big push to stream live   concerts to its users after signing an exclusive global   partnership with Control Room, the company behind the web   broadcast of last year's Live 8 event.


Celebration over independence in the Kosovar capital of Pristina is matched by anger and gloom in the Serbian capital of Belgrade. But so far, the Balkans remain relatively calm


What I saw: A reporter's account of tsunami

Editor's note: Washington Post reporter Michael Dobbs was on vacation in Sri Lanka when the tsunami hit. The tsunami that surged across Asia Sunday split into two mighty


Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton made one thing very clear to Iowa voters Friday: She's serious about campaigning in their state.


Six-time gold medalist Michael Phelps probably spoke for millions of Olympic-saturated television viewers Sunday during his umpteenth and final NBC interview in Athens. "I just want to go home and sleep," Phelps said, a mission he could have begun early if he had NBC's last Olympic broadcast to sedate him.


Attorney General Pick Vows to Honor Torture Pacts

Alberto Gonzales, the White House  counsel criticized for calling parts of the Geneva Conventions  on prisoner treatment "obsolete," will promise to live by  anti-torture treaties if he is confirmed as attorney general,  according to a statement obtained on Wednesday.


In our view: Violence in sports not acceptable

Commissioner David Stern has drawn a line on unacceptable behavior by players in the National Basketball Association. Whether he can keep it from being blurred or erased by the playersâ union or a court decision remains to be seen.


Their five-game Western road trip is over, but the Celtics will play their seventh straight game against a Western Conference opponent tonight as the Utah Jazz visit the FleetCenter, while hoping to reverse an early-season trend of losing more tight games than they win.


Crawford, Gatlin Back to Business in 200M

ATHENS, Greece - Shawn Crawford was all business Tuesday morning, speeding to victory in 20.55 seconds in his first-round heat of the 200 - a sharp contrast to his antics in the early rounds of the 100. Crawford, who finished fourth in the 100 after dominating the early rounds, was joined in the second round by U.S...


Spoof film Meet the Spartans narrowly beats the new Rambo film to top the North American box office.


US officials promise to continue a crackdown on illegal immigration after 1,200 people are arrested in six states.


If you have a gold-plated resume and are beating recruiters off with a stick, here's a new twist: Companies will pay you to talk to them. You set the price.


Macedonian government seeks referendum boycott

SKOPJE, Nov 6  - The Macedonian government, buoyed by US recognition of Macedonia's constitutional name, was pulling out all the stops Saturday to scupper a referendum that could set back the peace process with the restive ethnic Albanian minority.


CHICAGO -- The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the investment research firm Morningstar Inc. for failing to properly correct inaccurate data it published about a mutual fund, the company disclosed yesterday.


'I am not gay': US Senator in airport bathroom sting

US Republican Senator Larry Craig Tuesday vehemently denied he was gay, despite pleading guilty after being arrested by police probing lewd incidents in an airport bathroom.


Govt: Slain Kyrgyz journo tied to rebels

The Kyrgyz Interior Ministry alleged Tuesday that an independent journalist killed last week in this turbulent ex-Soviet nation was linked to Islamic militants, an accusation his former employer dismissed as "ravings."


Daylight-Saving Time in March, Not April, Aims to Save Energy. But at What Cost?

By Daniel Patrick SheehanAs any science fiction buff can tell you, no good can come from fiddling with time. Alas, Congress did it anyway, by extending daylight-saving time.


By Aaron Kremer, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va.  Sep. 13--In the mid-1990s Leo Burke -- the Carytown furniture store, not  the founder -- sold mirrors, beds and tables from the company's Web site to  customers all over the country.


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The death of  Natasha Collins, fiancee of CBBC presenter Mark Speight, is "non-suspicious", an inquest hears.


When you're a company under the watchful eye of governments around the globe for being the 800-pound gorilla of the computer industry, it helps to play nice.


British TV drama depicts fictional Bush shooting

British public broadcaster Channel 4 is   courting controversy with what it calls a "shockingly real"   television drama about a fictional assassination of President   George W. Bush.


The naughty new puppet action-musical from the creators of "South Park" is more satisfying as a straight-ahead blow 'em up than as a satire.


Sentenza della Corte di Cassazione in difesa dei diritti di 10 ...

Una stangata da 30 miliardi di euro. Ã quella che sta per abbattersi sulle banche italiane dopo una sentenza della Corte di Cassazione che riguarda il calcolo degli interessi dei correntisti. In sostanza


US to Probe U.S. Airways, Comair Troubles

U.S. transportation officials on  Monday launched a probe into the holiday air travel mess at US  Airways and Delta Air Lines' Comair that left thousands of  passengers stranded and others without luggage.


A police chief from Greater Manchester claims Anti Social Behaviour Orders could create crime rather than reduce it.


Typhoon Tokage hits Japan, killing more than 50

More than 50 people are dead and dozens are missing after Japan's deadliest storm in more than a decade caused flash floods that washed away cars and entire hillsides.


Visa Waivers May Be Offered To More Nations

The Bush administration will ask Congress to change and expand a program that allows citizens of some countries to enter the United States without visas. In exchange, the U.S. government would require visitors to provide more data about themselves before they board planes.


BCE, the parent of Canadaâs largest telecom company, confirmed its suitors in takeover talks include the Ontario Teachersâ Pension Plan.


China, Pakistan to strengthen defence ties

BEIJING, Dec 16: China assured Pakistan on Thursday of greater defence cooperation, especially in the supply of military hardware.


Newly empowered Democrats draw wrath of voters

The new Democratic-led Congress is drawing the ire of voters upset with its failure to quickly deliver on a promise to end the Iraq war.


SAO PAULO: McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen and Jordan's Nick Heidfeld were both fined $10,000 on Sunday for dangerous driving in the pit lane at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.


Livorno, 17:51 - CALCIO, INTER; MIHAJLOVIC: GRANDE IBRAHIMOVIC

Roberto Mancini non si presenta in sala stampa volando subito a Valencia per assistere alla sfida di...


Judge Orders Martha Stewart to Surrender

NEW YORK -- A federal judge today ordered Martha Stewart to surrender for prison by October 8th, granting a request by the celebrity homemaker to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale.


SwapThing Monetizes Niche Web Sites and Provides Easy Social Networking

CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 2  /PRNewswire/ -- SwapThing.com, the leader in online swapping, announced a new and unique affiliate program to help content creators earn additional revenue.


Il 17 e il 18 dicembre Alba Adriatica (TE) si trasformerÃ  nella succursale italiana del villaggio di Babbo Natale. In programma una raccolta di doni per i bimbi iracheni. Obiettivo: "Affiancare un momento di festa ad una causa umanitaria".


The parents of a 4-year-old British girl who vanished during a vacation in Portugal three weeks ago said Friday that the guilt they feel over leaving her alone in a hotel room will haunt them forever.


Microsoft patent is rejected, but company vows to fight back

The US Patent and Trademark Office has preliminarily rejected a Microsoft patent on a system for recognizing computer files, a victory for "open source" advocates


By Marcus Braziel, The Sun, Port Charlotte, Fla.  Sep. 18--Roughly 18 acres of land near the Charlotte County  Administration Center could be added to the county's U.S. 41 overlay district.


Sun shocker: showbiz spreads upset Murdoch

Â· Editor says proprietor dismayed at coverage Â· Mogul 'does not influence day-to-day decisions'


An English professor becomes an unlikely crusader on Darfur.


Sondaggio 'Donna moderna', per 67% missione non risolutiva


LA SCOMPARSA DI DENISE PIPITONE - Ri-controllate auto di parenti e ...

A cosa servirÃ  adesso, a settimane di distanza? Forse ad alimentare una speranza flebile tanto quanto le tracce superstiti che gli inquirenti sperano di trovare in una delle dieci automobili di familiari


Sharapova beats Venus Williams for Zurich tennis semis

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia beat former world number one Venus Williams of the United States 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Zurich Challenge WTA tennis tournament.


THE Federal Government would inform Australians if it went ahead with a new security agreement with Indonesia, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today.


Oil futures retreated below $50 a barrel yesterday, though analysts said there is enough uncertainty about geopolitics and weather -- and the industry's


WASHINGTON  — It's odd for an agency that has the word "communications" as its middle name, but the Federal Communications Commission routinely leaves the public in the dark about how it makes critical policy decisions.


WGA Meltdown Casts Doubt on Microsoft Reliability

After servers that authenticate Windows XP and Vista went down for 19 hours, analysts question the reliability of Microsoft's services.


The Democratic Unionist Party has not ruled out accepting a target date for the transfer of policing and justice powers to a revived Stormont executive, its deputy leader has said.


Three arrested after demanding money from NBA star

Three men were arrested Tuesday night for trying to extort $3 million from Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony. Joubert Santos and Jason Pabon of the Bronx


By Chris Kaltenbach and John Woestendiek, The Baltimore Sun  Feb. 7--Life isn't easy for America's vintage movie houses.


Lower Prices Trail Record U.S. Corn, Soy, Cotton Crops

Ideal fall weather in the Midwest  boosted the U.S. corn crop to a record 11.613 billion bushels  and soybeans to a record 3.11 billion bushels while cotton will  hit a record 21.545 million bales despite hurricane damage in  the Southeast, the government forecast on Tuesday.


If Eagles Stop the Run, Falcons May Take to the Air

The Atlanta Falcons' wide receivers are being used so sparingly that they were asked Monday about their blocking skills, not their receiving skills.


Doors Close on Subsidized Tenants, Advocates Say

Apartment listings in New York City now routinely exclude Section 8 voucher holders, marking a significant shift in the way many landlords have come to view the program.


Game Stop employee Lisa Hargreaves pulls out a stack of games for waiting customers at the University Mall in Davis Calif., at the stroke of midnight Nov. 9, 2004, as fans lined up to get first crack at the $50 sequel from Microsoft Corp.


News Corp and Liberty close to stake deal: report

News Corp.   and its second-biggest shareholder, Liberty Media Corp.  are close to a deal that will solidify News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch's control of his company, media reports said on Thursday.


A device to send heart test results down the phone line for analysis could save the NHS millions, a trial suggests.


The Wolf Creek Dam in Burkesville, Ky., holds back one of the country's largest manmade lakes, but residents worry the dam is starting to deteriorate.


Austria's Johann Grugger celebrates after winning the World Cup men's downhill race in Bormio, Italy, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004.


Israel to stop hunting scores of Fatah militants

Israel agreed on Sunday to stop hunting 180 wanted Fatah militants who pledge to end attacks against the Jewish state, as part of a U.S.-led effort to bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.


The Motley Fool - Information technology spending is growing significantly -- that is, in other countries such as China and India. According to an IDC study, China's IT growth is expected to be 15% annually and India's about 20%.


Suicide attack misfires: Two suicide bombers tried to ram their cars into a National Guard base in Kharma, about 40 miles west of Baghdad, on Sunday.


NASCAR, college football, college tennis, full-contact poker, jacks and kickball might draw higher TV ratings than NHL games, but there are people who miss the game today.


Documentary slams corporate profits in Iraq war

A new film uses the $45 six-pack of   Coke to open another front in the political battle over Iraq,   decrying what it calls profiteering and incompetence by defense   contractors with the right political connections.


Jonathan Ross is forced to apologise after actor Rupert Everett swears on his radio show.


Nobel Guardians May Tighten Secrecy; No Oscar Show

Guardians of the Nobel Peace Prize may tighten secrecy in coming years to avert leaks and have rejected calls to turn the awards ceremony into an Oscars-style show, the head of the Norwegian Nobel Institute said Friday.


ISS, Glass Lewis say holders should back TXU deal

Proxy advisory firms  Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis and Co  on Tuesday recommended TXU Corp.  shareholders vote in  favor of a $32 billion buyout of the Texas power company.


Network evolution -- services-centric networking

Vendors have begun to release products that are taking the next steps in the evolution to true services-centric networking.


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A team of US scientists show off a novel device that harvests energy from human movements.


Protests from seven safety groups  prompted General Motors Corp. to pull a television ad that  shows a young boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly  that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker said on  Wednesday.


Players urged to call anti-corruption hotline

Players at the Australian Open are being encouraged to telephone a 24-hour hotline if they see any evidence of illegal gambling or hear anything suspicious concerning match-fixing.


By Ellen Nakashima  and Yuki Noguchi, Washington Post Staff Writers  Hewlett-Packard Co. chairman Patricia C. Dunn resigned yesterday and was replaced by chief executive Mark V.


Muslim suspect in filmmaker's death part of scary European trend

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Two years before he allegedly killed a Dutch filmmaker in the name of radical Islam, Mohammed Bouyeri volunteered at his local community center and was a promising member of the second generation of Moroccan immigrants to the


Assassination of Hamas leader in Syria confirmed

Israeli security sources confirmed on Sunday that Israel was behind a car bombing in the Syrian capital of Damascus that killed a senior Hamas official, reported the Israeli website of Ha'aretz.


On eBay, Some Profit by Selling Whatâs Free

An eBay purchase leads to the discovery of a niche market: public-domain material from the Web, sold on CDs and DVDs.


Rooney set to miss England's qualifying openers

WAYNE ROONEY is set to be ruled out of Englandâs World Cup qualifying games in Austria and Poland. While the strikerâs future at club level remains undecided following his transfer request, the teenager has yet to return to full training with Everton.


Under pressure from former   President Bill Clinton and the Democratic Party, ABC scrambled   on Friday to make 11th-hour changes to a miniseries suggesting   he was inattentive to the Islamic militant threat that led to   the September 11 attacks.


Don't Run From That Portfolio. Tweak It.

If 2003 was the year for investors to live dangerously, 2004 is fast becoming the year to duck and cover.


Jessie Sapp may not have a consistent shot but what the Georgetown guard does have is a certain flair and that has carried the former reserve into the Hoyas' starting lineup.


Hundreds Coming for Annual Restaurant, Lodging Meeting

By Patrick Donohue, Destin Log, Fla.  Jun. 2--Key leaders of the state's most important industry are coming to Destin.


Rossoneri frenano, la Juventus e' campione d'inverno


A robotic baby that breathes, burps and can be X-rayed is being used by medical students in Kent.


Five killed as Somali govt, militia clash

Gunmen loyal to Somalia's interim   government battled local militias in its temporary capital of   Baidoa on Monday, in clashes that killed at least five gunmen   and wounded seven, officials and witnesses said.


Multimax Achieves Cisco Advanced Unified Communications Specialization

Multimax, Inc. -- the premier resource for  performance-based enterprise information technology (IT) and  communications services for Department of Defense and civilian agencies --  announced today that it has achieved Advanced Unified Communications  Specialization under the Cisco Systems, Inc.


Bookmakers will pay out hundreds of thousands of pounds after the first White Christmas in Wales for years.


A secret listening device found at the Geneva offices of the United Nations was in a room adjoining a main conference hall, where it could have been used to eavesdrop on any private conversations, the global body said Friday.


Sunni Muslim group urges Iraqis not invade Falluja

A powerful Sunni Muslim group urged Iraqi security forces today not to fight with US troops preparing to storm the rebel-held city of Falluja.


Conferenza programmatica della Margherita al Lingotto


Jamaicans Flee As Ivan Approaches; 32 Dead

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan's deadly winds and monstrous waves bore down on Jamaica on Friday, threatening a direct hit on its densely populated capital after ravaging Grenada and killing at least 32 people.    The Jamaican government ordered half a million people from coastal areas, where rains on Ivan's outer edges were already flooding roads...


MANHASSET, NY - NTT DoCoMo Inc. on Tuesday (Nov. 16) started selling what one analyst called the "world's first commercially available" combination Wi-Fi/cellular phone.


Belgium's prime minister conceded defeat Sunday on behalf of his coalition of Liberals and Socialists in general elections that saw the Christian Democrats end eight years in opposition with major gains.


Risponde a Fini: 'Inconsistenza? Lui superbo e superficiale'


Much to Salute in Redskins' Victory, but Flags Not on the List

At home and a day removed from their first win of the season and largest offensive output in nearly seven years, the Washington Redskins conceded that winning at the expense of a poor team was precisely the remedy for their sagging confidence. But Coach Joe Gibbs was equally concerned that his...


China has expressed regret over a   decision by the European Union, the United States and Canada to   request a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel to hear their   complaint about China's tariff treatment of auto parts.


As Drama Plays Out, Mixed Feelings for Arafat's Neighbors

No crowds of well-wishers massed Thursday outside the Mukata, the mostly ruined compound where Yasser Arafat has been confined for the past two years.


British police hunting mystery Russian in spy poisoning case

British police consider a Russian identified only as "Vladimir" the prime suspect in their investigation of the apparent poisoning of a former Russian spy, The Times said.


Leading Chinese TV Exporter Has Huge Loss

China's biggest television exporter announced major losses stemming in part from declining sales and a scandal involving its biggest American customer.


By Li Weitao  China Mobile yesterday formally launched an instant messaging (IM) commercial service under its own brand and moved into a market dominated by Microsoft's MSN division and Hong Kong-listed Tencent Holding Ltd.


Owen says he can still score for England despite rocky Madrid ...

Michael Owen hasn't scored yet for Real Madrid, but he's sure he can still contribute for England. Owen, who picked up a lower back injury in Real Madrid's 1-0 weekend loss to Deportivo


Yes, It Glitters. After South Africans Suffer to Dig It.

A decade after apartheid's collapse, the gold industry in South Africa provides a measure of the transition in a country critical to Africa's future.


Commander of supply company relieved of duty after soldiers ...

WASHINGTON, Oct 21  - The commander of a supply company whose soldiers refused to go on fuel convoy through Iraq's rebel heartland was relieved of her duties Thursday, her commanding general announced.


Striking Screenwriters Dismiss New Proposals

The screenwriters called the proposals from producers a âa massive rollback,â and called on their members to continue their walkout.


U.S. blue-chip stocks fell on  Wednesday after stronger-than-expected inflation data stirred  interest-rate worries. But the Nasdaq ended at a six-year high


THE Danish Government said today it had increased its tsunami aid to 420 million kroner ($98.19 million), the highest per-capita contribution of any nation.


For Hestrie Cloete, the season is all but over, as South Africa's high jump world champion failed to continue her winning streak in the Golden League on Friday night in Brussels.


Blair says Mid East peace is key to beating terror

Tony Blair has redoubled his commitment to finding a resolution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestine. The prime minister told the Commons on Wednesday that bringing peace to the region was the "key" to tackling international terrorism.


The recording industry reports a tenfold increase in the number of people legally downloading music from the Internet and the first significant revenues brought in by digital sales.


Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) is expected to propose spending more than $40 million today to begin overhauling the state's mental health system, which has come under intense scrutiny since 32 people were killed this year at Virginia Tech by a gunman with a history of psychiatric problems, according to...


Thousands Flee Path of Hurricane in Fla.

MELBOURNE, Fla. - Florida residents and tourists fled the Atlantic coast by the thousands Friday as Hurricane Frances - weakened but still dangerous - wobbled toward the state...


Sudan, rebels seek humanitarian deal for Darfur amid kidnapping claims

Sudan's government and its rebel foes returned to the negotiating table as African Union-led attempts to reach a deal on ending Darfur's humanitarian crisis were overshadowed by kidnapping claims.


Yahoo appears close to implementing OpenID, a Web authentication standard that relieves people of the need to remember multiple passwords to log into different Web sites.


Journalist apologizes over YouTube video of Sarkozy

A Belgian newscaster apologized on Tuesday for suggesting French President Nicolas Sarkozy was drunk in footage shot at the G8 summit that ranks among the top video clips on the YouTube website.


Iran absolutely will not engage in nuclear weapons program: EU

The European Union welcomes Iran's new offer to suspend sensitive nuclear activities, saying Tehran should be given a few more months to comply before any tougher action, the Netherlands said on Thursday.


Prosecutors on Thursday charged a man with kidnapping and aggravated murder in the death of a 5-year-old girl, saying he confessed to smothering the girl, then sexually assaulting her — a crime that could bring the death penalty.


Estimates for the number of people in India with HIV/Aids could be greatly exaggerated, a leading Aids worker says.


Our position is: The homeland security chief leaves behind an organization in need of correction and refinement. As the first boss of the Department of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, who resigned Tuesday, was


Where's Phil? US captain says decision to sit out not selfish

Phil Mickelson is a changed man. He's altered the long-standing perception he couldn't win a major, and his latest deviation finds him switching equipment just before golf's pre-eminent team event.


Key Nevada union backs Obama in blow to Clinton

After a much-needed win in New Hampshire, Democrat Hillary Clinton received a new challenge on Wednesday when Nevada's most influential union endorsed rival Sen. Barack Obama's U.S. presidential bid.


U2 manager takes Internet providers to task

CANNES, France  - Paul McGuinness, longtime manager of rock band U2, has called on Internet service providers to immediately introduce disconnection policies to end illegal music downloads and urged governments to make sure they do.


Iran adds to int'l worries with high range missile

LONDON, Oct 6 (IranMania) - Iran declared Tuesday it had ballistic missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,240 miles) and could produce ones with a greater range, an announcement likely to add to international concerns over its weapons capabilities.


Grizzlies Coach Retires for Health Reasons

Hubie Brown retired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday due to health reasons.


For Struggling Black College, Hopes of a Revival

Wiley College is suddenly feeling the glow of celebrity with the release of a film about the schoolâs debating team.


Venus belts out warning with Ivanovic win

Venus Williams underlined her title credentials at the U.S. Open on Sunday after she reached the quarter-finals with an impressive 6-4 6-2 victory over fifth seed Ana Ivanovic.


Ahold sees sales fall in third quarter on exchange rate changes

Ahold, the world's third-biggest food retailer, reported that sales in the third quarter had fallen by 7.9 percent owing to exchange rate variations and asset sales.


Profilattici negli scarichi rivelano attivita' di tre night


AT&T already isn't winning rave reviews, but would any provider? Here are five things to hate about mobile carriers


Palestinians blow up border wall and flood into Egypt

RAFAH, Gaza Strip  - Tens of thousands of Palestinians poured into Egypt from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday through a border wall blown up by militants and stocked up on food and fuel in short supply due to an Israeli blockade.


Brad Johnson throws for 271 yards and three touchdowns to overcome rookie Matt Leinart's 401 yards and the Vikings beat the Cardinals, 31-26.


U.S. not planning for war with Iran, Gates says

The United States is not planning for a war with Iran but is determined to stop Iranians supplying bombs for deadly attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.


Airline goes on-demand to push collaboration

(InfoWorld) - The North American sales arm of Singapore Airlines Ltd. is halfway through a project to use on-demand software from Salesforce.com Inc. to improve collaboration between its home-based corporate travel staff. Following the lead of some of its peers in the industry, Singapore Airlines is requiring corporate business travel sales staff to work out of their homes to pare down infrastructure costs. The sales staff is spread out in cities including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia and San Diego. The issue the airline and other companies are grappling with is how best to foster collaboration between such geographically scattered staff while also increasing efficiency and driving more sales. Prior to initial deployment of Salesforce.com's hosted sales automation and marketing software in April, the sales staff relied on e-mail and offline meetings as its main method for communication and collaboration, according to Michael Stellwag, manager of direct sales and marketing for the Americas at Singapore Airlines. About 18 months ago, the airline decided a sales force automation tool could help bring its home-based sales staff into closer collaboration with each other. Singapore Airlines took an in-depth look at products from three vendors over the course of six months -- Sage Software Inc.'s Act contact management software, enterprise applications vendor Saratoga Systems' CRM (customer relationship management) product, and Salesforce.com's hosted sales force automation and marketing offerings. The airline particularly liked Salesforce.com's on-demand approach since the application could run without support from Singapore Airlines' IT staff. The airline closed a deal to use Salesforce software as the software vendor's fiscal year ended on Jan. 31, 2006. From late 2005 through early 2006, Salesforce.com experienced a series of much publicized service outages. "We didn't place too much emphasis [on the failures]," Stellwag said. "Companies like Salesforce.com live and die by availability and we were confident the problem would be fixed. It didn't seem like anything more than a blip on the radar screen." Once the application was up and running, Stellwag began to check out Salesforce.com's AppExchange Web site where the vendor showcases both its own on-demand add-ons and applications developed by third parties to be used with the Salesforce software. "I looked at the broad array of applications and got hooked," he said. Of particular interest have been applications that address the specific needs of the airline industry, according to Stellwag. So far, Singapore Airlines is using 14 AppExchange applications including user adoption dashboards that measure how frequently the sales staff use the software. He also highlighted an application that integrates the Hoover's company database, an important source of sales leads for the airline's staff, with the Salesforce software. Looking ahead, Singapore Airlines wants to find ways to help sales team members be more efficient in how they set up trips to meet customers by doing mash-ups between Salesforce and mapping software from Mapquest Inc. and Google Inc. So far, about a dozen home-based salespeople are using the Salesforce software, with several more individuals to go live shortly. "Longer term, the number of home-based sales team members could jump considerably," Stellwag said. The sales staff particularly like the hosted software's offline module which enables them to access the basic functionality of Salesforce without needing an Internet connection. "People are communicating more than ever before," Stellwag said. "Everyone can see everyone else's details to facilitate greater cooperation and communication and for everyone to see how everyone else is doing." That ability to view colleague's sales progress acts as a self motivator for staff to ensure their efforts are at the level they should be, he added. Sharing calendars and task lists is proving extremely helpful in enabling the airline to put together an account team focused on a particular company, despite the sales team being based in different locations. Soon, the airline will roll out IBM Corp.'s Lotus Notes groupware to its sales operation in the U.S. and Canada, which had previously been using Microsoft Corp.'s Outlook Express. Stellwag is looking forward to the integration of Notes with Salesforce to enable further collaboration. "Salesforce has been successful at increasing productivity and has had a significant impact on our sales success," Stellwag said. "This is an experiment being watched very closely by executives in our worldwide headquarters in Singapore." When the project ends in about a year's time, if it has continued to meet a number of preset key performance indicators, the door could be open for a wider deployment of the hosted software. Â


Hamas PM hopes for unity deal in talks with Abbas

Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas said on Monday he hoped a meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas would result in an agreement on a unity government to end a crippling Western embargo.


Gene linked to higher risk of alcoholism, depression

Scientists say they have identified a gene that appears to be linked to both alcoholism and depression, a finding that one day may help identify those at higher risk for the diseases and guide new treatments.


The last of Cincinnati's four home runs stunned the St. Louis Cardinals. Mike Piazza's two homers, however, weren't enough to beat ex-teammate Pedro Martinez.


Habitat loss means thousands of endangered species will survive only in zoos, new report says.


Williams Goes on Bronze-Medal Victory Tour

US elite triathlete Susan Williams became a media darling on Wednesday when she overcame high temperatures and a crash on the bike to win the bronze medal in the womenâs triathlon at the 2004 Olympic Games in the Athens municipality of Vouliagmeni.


Magna Int'l Names Mark Hogan as President

Canada's Magna International (MGa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world's seventh-largest auto-parts supplier, named Mark Hogan as its president on Friday and said he will be based in Detroit.


Shoaib may miss Sri Lanka test with shoulder injury

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar may miss the second test against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday because of a shoulder injury. "I have acute pain in my right shoulder which is very stiff.


Former U.S. Sen. Thomas Eagleton of  Missouri, running mate of Democratic presidential candidate  Sen. George McGovern in 1972, died on Sunday from heart  problems at age 77, a statement by his family said.


Indonesian deputy Jusuf Kalla says Jakarta wants a permanent truce with Aceh's rebels following the tsunami.


(CPOD) Sept. 17, 2004 - Former security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono remains the top presidential candidate in Indonesia, according to a poll by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI).


Japanese hostage deadline passes as unidentified body found in ...

The 48-hour deadline for the execution of a Japanese hostage being held in Iraq, has passed, as the Koyodo newsagency reports that a body has been found in Tikrit.


Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve is on the verge of a shock return to Formula One with Renault. The Canadian has been out of Formula One since leaving BAR one race before the end of last season but


Many See Hope in Parkinson's Drug Pulled From Testing

Some Parkinson's patients say drug developer Amgen robbed them of their only hope by ordering all patients off an experimental drug.


White House View of Stalled Bill in Doubt

House Republicans who blocked the intelligence legislation said that the defense secretary's comments Tuesday bolster their claim that the administration's support of the measure has been tepid at best.


A batch of old documents linked to the slaying of President John F. Kennedy has reportedly been unearthed, including a highly suspect transcript of a conversation between assassin Lee Harvey Oswald and Oswald's killer Jack Ruby, the Dallas Morning News said on Sunday.


Asian shares vaulted ahead on  Thursday as lower oil prices and strong trade data in Japan  boosted investor confidence that global economic growth could  be sustained.


Robust software sales pushed Oracle's second-quarter net income up 35 percent compared to the same period last year, to $1.3 billion, or $0.25 per share, the company said Wednesday.


Pasquale Barbera e' stato assolto per il sequestro


British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, touring a sprawling desert camp housing 40,000 displaced people from the troubled western Darfur region, urged the Sudanese government to do more to make it safe for the frightened refugees to return home.


(CBS) Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry went on a waterfowl hunt to try to win votes in Ohio, while President Bush planned to campaign in nearby Pennsylvania, a state he has often visited as much as his beloved ranch.


The Philippine justice secretary on Wednesday ruled out an out-of-court settlement in a rape case involving four U.S. Marines as squabbles between the accuser and prosecutors broke out at the emotional trial.


The NFL reinstated suspended Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson on Wednesday.


Dolphins Prove a Little Better Than Browns

Two bad teams produced the expected — a bad game — and the Miami Dolphins were a little less awful.


UK's Blair Challenged to Tally Iraq War Dead

British diplomats and peers joined scientists and churchmen on Wednesday to urge Prime Minister Tony Blair to publish a death toll in the U.S.-led war in Iraq.


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


Sun updates Solaris Express developer edition

Key tools to unlock greater chip performance Sun Microsystems has announced new functionality for Solaris Express Developer Edition. The OpenSolaris-based distribution targets developers for the Solaris OS, Java, and Web 2.0 with a set of products that are optimized for multi-core processor architectures and includes new compilers and development tools designed to assist developers in creating better applications more rapidly.â¦


You ungrateful 'unfortunates' Steve Ballmer still wants to swallow Jerry Yang.â¦


Fairfax County health officials warned principals at all county public schools to be on the lookout for students or staff with symptoms of whooping cough.


Merger talks between Federated  Department Stores Inc. FD.N and May Department Stores Co.  MAY.N broke down after the two companies could not agree on  the price Federated would pay for May, the Wall Street Journal  reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.


Sostiene uno studioso, e' un'altra donna


Spearmint tea may help treat excess body hair

NEW YORK - A few mugs of spearmint tea could help women combat excess facial and body hair, Turkish researchers report.


British police arrest 8 in anti-terrorism raids

Police arrested eight people in a series  of dawn raids in central England on Wednesday as part of a  major counter-terrorism operation, police said.


Senate advances sweeping immigration bill

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to limit debate on election-year immigration legislation, clearing the way for final passage later this week of a bill that calls for tougher border security as well as an eventual chance at citizenship for millions of men and women in the country illegally.


Blog: Despite quitting the application, the NOD32 process and service continue chugging along.


More Platinum Found in Women With Breast Implants

Researchers have found high concentrations of platinum in women who got silicone breast implants and in the children they bore and breast-fed afterward.    The type of platinum found in the women's blood and urine was different than the traces of regular platinum not uncommon in people's bodies...


Olmert, in peace move, says ready to free prisoners

SDE BOKER, Israel  - Israel is ready to release many jailed Palestinians in return for a soldier seized by militants in June, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced on Monday, saying he was reaching out for peace.


Eat 'Supermeals' to Protect Heart: Experts

NEW YORK  - Eating meals that include all ingredients known to improve cardiovascular health could add years to your life, according to new study findings released Friday.


As the people of Beslan bury their dead, it is worth asking how Russia as a democracy has coped with the most lethal terrorist incident since September 11, 2001.


BHP Billiton, the world's biggest mining company, has doubled its profits in the second half of the year on the back of booming global commodity prices.