Japan hints at extension of Iraq mission

Japan should withdraw its troops from Samawa in southern Iraq. Newspaper polls have shown that more than. "Reconstruction is still under way, so we must continue the support," NHK quoted Ohno as saying.


A verdict in the high-profile trial of  key former top White House official Lewis Libby is expected shortly.


"Deep Throat" picked in guide as landmark movie

The pioneering porno movie "Deep Throat"  was picked on Wednesday as one of 100 landmark films of all  time in a new Radio Times guide.


Deadly clashes rock Iraqi rebel hotspots

RAMADI, Iraq  - Deadly fighting erupted on Sunday in a restive Iraqi province where eight marines were killed a day earlier, as Japan vowed to stand firm with its troops in Iraq despite the beheading of a Japanese tourist.


British police said an eighth suspect had been arrested in connection with a suspected al Qaeda plot to detonate car bombs in London and Scotland and police sources said two of those held were doctors.


E' avvenuto durante festa patronale di San Rocco a Toritto


Cento: 'ora la parola torna alle comunita' locali'


Media frenzy sparks fears for Britney Spears

She is watched round the clock by photographers, chased at high speed and friends fear for her mental stability.


Freed student leader ducks out of limelight in Myanmar

Thrown into prison 16 years ago as a strong-willed young student leader, Min Ko Naing, the highest profile dissident among more than 9,000 detainees freed by Myanmar's military rulers, has emerged a frail and disoriented middle-aged man, supporters say.


Russia warns NATO over European security

Russia warned NATO on Tuesday against unilateral policies that could destabilise security on the European continent, but agreed to keep talking on deep divisions between the former Cold War foes.


Jamie Foxx takes home the best actor honors for Ray, while Annette Bening earns actress kudos for Being Julia. As the awards season gets underway, score one for Miramax Films' Finding Neverland, which was


Posed with victim after bloody stabbing A Glasgow man who murdered a 24-year-old by stabbing him 80 times with a knife and then "went on to pose for a mobile phone picture alongside the victim's body" will be sentenced next month.â¦


Pope John Paul II denounced the "imbalance" between the world's rich and poor Sunday and applauded efforts to eliminate hunger, like the recent U.N. initiative to increase funds for development.


According to Al-Ahram newspaper (June 12, 2007), addressing a conference organized by the Egyptian community in Canada, the Egyptian Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology, Mr.


Loews quarterly profit up nearly six-fold

Loews Corp. , the conglomerate  run by the Tisch family, reported a nearly six-fold increase in  fourth-quarter profit on Monday, helped by gains at its  insurance and oil drilling units.


Penguins muscle up for march to playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins added some grit and experience to their playoff push by acquiring forward Gary Roberts and tough guy Georges Laraque at the NHL trade deadline on Tuesday.


Scattered voting problems, including machine glitches and long lines, emerged in some states on the biggest Super Tuesday ever held in America. But overall, voting appeared to go smoothly.


Public Often Left in the Dark When Politicians Travel to D.C.

WASHINGTON _ Miami-Dade County commissioners tout an annual trip to the nation's capital as a chance to lobby for the needs of the county, meet with decision-makers and take home sorely needed federal dollars.


AMERICAN warplanes today killed one of terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawiâs lieutenants in an attack on a suspected safe house in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, the US military said.


No Windows, No Heat, No Staff, No Rent. This Is a Gallery?

A gallery called Honey Space has sprung up in one of the last unused (and as yet undeveloped or demolished) old warehouses in the Chelsea art district.


Linking Libya to plot to kill leader, Saudis recall envoy

RIYADH Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that it had recalled its ambassador from Libya and would expel the Libyan envoy in Riyadh over Libya's alleged role in a plot to assassinate Crown Prince Abdullah.


NBC in talks to remove program chief Reilly: paper

NBC Universal is in talks to sever  ties with Kevin Reilly, president of its entertainment division  and the network's chief programmer, according to an article on  the New York Times Web site on Monday.


New York Mourners Remember Bad Boy Rapper O.D.B.

Relatives and fans of larger than life  rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard mourned him on Thursday as a man who  came from the street and "kept it real" but whose bad habits  caught up with him in the end.


Russia says the US should halt plans for a missile defence shield in central Europe, pending further talks.


Rio de Janeiro, 19:05 - CALCIO, COPPA AMERICA: STAMPA BRASILIANA CONTRO DONI E JUAN

Dopo il disastroso esordio in Coppa America con il Messico, la nazionale brasiliana è sotto i...


So, I was thinking, maybe the University of Miami would want to change its nickname, and soon. I know, I know, this is not funny to anyone in the state of Florida.


SOLDIER abuse was an endemic part of military culture, an academic and former infantryman said today. A photograph of soldiers who donned Ku Klux Klan-style hoods standing behind their Aboriginal colleagues


Mid-East summit agreed as peace efforts pay off

THE depth and scale of the covert diplomatic manoeuvring to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was dramatically illuminated yesterday when Egyptian government officials confirmed their involvement in talks leading up to a mid-year peace conference


G.M. Reports Sharp Drop in Quarterly Profits

General Motors said that soaring health care costs and problems with its European division caused its fourth-quarter profits to fall by more than a third.


It's hard to turn on a TV this time of year without seeing an ad showing smiling people who've supposedly just learned they'll be getting income-tax refunds thanks to a tax service or software program.


Demand for commercial-free radio is sending satellite radio subscriptions sky-high


Sen. Edward Kennedy, a Democratic icon and a leading liberal voice, endorsed Barack Obama on Monday for the party's presidential nomination and called the young lawmaker an inspirational uniter.


More than thirty children are rescued from possible abuse after police smash an international paedophile ring.


Intel to build flash drives into servers

Intel will speed servers by building in flash-memory drives beginning in 2008, Intel exec says: Less capacity, but faster communications.


The founder and chairman of Apex Digital, which imports cheap electronic items into the US, is arrested by Chinese authorities.


When the Top500 list of the world's most powerful computers is published Monday, the 10,240 processor "Columbia" supercomputer that Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) recently built for NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration's) Ames Research Center is expected to be the number-two system on the list. Columbia is a much-needed success for SGI, which has been struggling to reclaim customers lost during an ill-fated foray into the Windows market during the late 1990s. Since taking the reins of the company in 1999, Bob Bishop, an 18-year SGI veteran, has refocused SGI on its core technical markets, and bet the company's future on the three core technologies in its Altix line of servers: the Linux operating system, Intel Corp.'s Itanium processor architecture, and SGI's own NUMAflex system design. With NUMAflex, SGI has been able to scale Linux to unprecedented levels.


Bush and Iraq Study Group: Competing visions for Middle East

The president talks of Iraqi democracy, but the report stresses regional stability.


Hong Kong's Democrats Hope Elections Will Demonstrate Yearning for ...

With Beijing attempting to influence the outcome from the sidelines, Hong Kong voters will go to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections.


Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose at about ...

Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums increased an average of 11.2% in 2004 -- less than last yearâs 13.9% increase, but still the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, according to the 2004 Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey


Fuel Rationing in Iran Prompts Lines and Protests

Protesters set fire to at least two gas stations in Tehran last night after the announcement of the fuel rationing.


Complex skull operations were being performed as early as 960AD, remains of a body found at an archaeological dig show.


Mauritanians vote in handover to civilian rule

Mauritanians vote on Sunday to choose a civilian president, completing a handover of power by a military junta which took control of the Islamic state on the western edge of the Sahara in a 2005 coup.


Brothers Murray sweep the leg SAP Open Just 19 years old, Andy Murray has turned into a veteran slayer of Silicon Valley. The Scotsman on Sunday defeated Croatian giant Ivo Karlovic in three gripping sets to capture his second SAP Open tennis title in as many years.â¦


Newborn Survives After Being Tossed from Car

A baby boy wrapped in a plastic bag was  tossed from a car on a street in North Lauderdale, Florida,  about an hour after his birth, police said on Friday.


US, economic allies disagree on debt relief for poorest countries

The United States and its major economic allies struggled yesterday to resolve deep differences over how best to relieve the heavy debt burden for Iraq and the world's poorest countries.


UN accused of 'encouraging' Darfur rebels

The Sudanese government has accused the UN of partial responsibility for the deterioration of the conflict in the western region of Darfur.


Taiwan Hit by Magnitude 6.7 Quake; No Casualties

Taiwan was rocked by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake, whose epicenter was located southeast of the capital of Taipei. There were no immediate reports of casualties, according to the island's Ministry of Interior.


Costco shares fall on profit forecast cut

Costco Wholesale Corp. COST.O on   Wednesday warned of lower-than-expected quarterly profit   because of disappointing gross margins and a tax reserve,   sending its shares down 5 percent in premarket trading.


Only two games into the 11th WNBA season, there should be no rush to judgment.


Patients in Wales are getting cheaper prescriptions -  the first step towards fulfilling a Labour promise to scrap them.


OUAGADOUGOU  - Robust U.S. economic growth will likely continue into 2005, but authorities should cut the budget deficit to reduce the risk to growth, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo Rato said.


At the Helm Again, Dell Founder is Urged to Innovate

By From news reports  Michael Dell, who created one of the world's biggest personal computer companies out of his college dormitory room, may find it just as tough to rebuild his business, now that he has taken back the leadership of the company.


SME sector to 'explode with blades': IBM

Blade server market to be worth $11bn by 2010 The blade server market will be worth $11bn worldwide by 2010, according to IBM, with SMEs being a particularly fruitful market.â¦


Britney Spears left a hospital on Saturday where she was admitted following a confrontation at her home, which ended in a fit of hysterics by the troubled pop star, several media outlets reported.


Thai Airways Orders 6 Airbus Superjumbos

Thai Airways has agreed to buy six Airbus A380s, becoming the 13th airline to order the new "superjumbo" airplane, the European aircraft maker said Friday.


Renowned economist Jan Svejnar discusses challenges facing Czech economy

Archive Current Affairs A daily in-depth look at current events in the Czech Republic.


The woman who claims to be James Brown's fourth wife wants half of the singer's estate and to be allowed back into the South Carolina home she was locked out of soon after his death.


Everyone's a critic, says author Grippando

U.S. author James  Grippando says e-mail has opened the way for readers to take an  active part in novels, with everyone an armchair critic.


All-rounders give England hope against Pakistan

England all-rounders Jamie Dalrymple and Paul Collingwood gave their side hope of winning their first limited overs match this season with a century stand the day/night third one-day international here at the Rose Bowl.


They had but one mandate: to get off the field. However, it proved easier said than done for the Patriots' defense in last night's shocking 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.


Titans Defense Smothers Miami in Re-Scheduled Game

Lamont Thompson returned an  interception 37 yards for a touchdown while the Tennessee  Titans used a smothering defense to beat the Miami Dolphins  17-7 in their National Football League game on Saturday.


Cisco says acquisitions don't impede best-of-breed

(InfoWorld) - Cisco executives speaking at the ongoing Security Standard Conference claim that the networking giant hasn't sapped innovation in the security companies it has acquired in its efforts to add to its own expanse of IT systems-defense products, while some customers clearly feel otherwise. Taking the stage at the conference in Chicago on Monday to participate in a panel on Cisco's vision for warding off emerging threats and spam, the company's top security executives, and former IronPort Chief Executive Scott Weiss, defended the firm's growth-via-acquisition strategy. Cisco finalized its $830 million buyout of IronPort in June -- only the latest in a long string of such security acquisitions. The company has already begun blending the messaging and malware filtering gateway specialist's technologies into its firewalls, which the executives claim has created a new capability to provide customers with "wide packet inspection," an approach that adds reputation-based anti-attack capabilities to the systems' existing virus and spam detection abilities. Such integration work illustrates the fact that Cisco is improving the ability of its customers to defend their networks from attack and that the firm is serious about innovation and not just attempting to grow its revenues or boost sales of its networking gear by snapping-up other security vendors, Weiss told the assembled audience. Asked by a conference attendee whether major platform providers like Cisco, Microsoft, and IBM will continue to swallow smaller security companies, along with industry giants like Symantec, and how that will impact the availability of the cutting-edge technologies often developed by independent vendors, Weiss said that more consolidation is likely inevitable. Yet he also acknowledged that some niche players will continue to do well on their own. "All the [venture capital] firms that are into small security companies will likely make out like bandits, and there will be a scrum to get the good stuff," said Weiss, who is still heading up IronPort inside Cisco. "Bigger companies will have to decide whether to build, buy, or partner." Weiss highlighted Webroot, the anti-spyware software company that industry watchers have long tabbed for acquisition based on its specialized focus -- and which continues to defy those predictions and grow on its own -- as an example of the type of vendor that will be able to compete in a world where security is being driven further into other broadly-distributed IT platforms, such as Cisco's ubiquitous networking gear. "I think we'll continue to see new Webroots pop-up that can help deal with new threats," he said. "The issue for these companies is how broad is their platform and how to carve a significant portion of the infrastructure out; they have to ask themselves if their technology is broad enough to support a large, profitable company." Along with the benefits of melding together complimentary technologies, such as gateway filtering tools and firewalls, Weiss claims that customers are seeking integrated technologies from single vendors and increasingly looking for "one throat to choke" when selecting security tools. "Users of these technologies want products that talk to each other and have collaborative interfaces," he said. Customers worry about consolidation However, some existing Cisco customers claim that they are troubled by the continued pace of security industry consolidation. Even if Cisco can add many of the pieces that customers seek, it will likely not be able to provide technologies that are as innovative and effective as those made by independent vendors in some areas, said Waqas Akkawi, senior manager of IT security at Sirva, the moving giant that owns Allied Van Lines, Global Van Lines, and North American Van Lines, among other subsidiaries. Akkawi said that Cisco excels in some areas of security where it has experience, namely in network-based tools, but he noted that even some of those products, such as its IDS (intrusion detection systems) and IPS (intrusion prevention systems), also added via various acquisitions, don't measure up to those made by standalone providers. "Cisco is good at what they do naturally, as with firewalls, routers and switches, but they haven't done a good job on things like IPS and IDS where some other niche companies do a better job," said Akkawi. "In a lot of cases I think customers would be better off if these types of companies partnered instead of doing acquisitions or trying to build functionality into their existing products on their own. Sometimes a niche product that integrates well is going to be better than what these guys are talking about." Akkawi, who is a Cisco-certified IT pro, said that Sirva is constantly considering whether or not to go best-of-breed with independent vendors or buy into integrated security products like those being integrated by platform providers like Cisco's IronPort buyout. "These acquisitions will only work if a platform provider like Cisco can build the acquired technology into things they already do well. In some cases, these types of companies haven't been able to integrate everything they've bought, and we've seen some best-of-breed products go away," he said. "[Sirva] will likely continue to go fifty-fifty in terms of the integrated products we choose to buy, and the others we seek out to get true best-of-breed functionality." Many IT platform providers have moved aggressively in recent years to add security to their portfolios where it fits, as with EMC's buyout of authentication specialists RSA, along with IBM and HP's recent moves to add applications testing capabilities to their software development platforms via acquisition. The nature of the security industry is such that certain functions will be parceled into such widely-used technologies, while other newer tools will likely emerge from independents, said Mick Scully, vice president of product management at Cisco's Security Technology Group. Scully countered that despite any perception of cutting at innovation, Cisco is creating many new technology combinations that customers have responded well to, allowing its overall security business to crest $2 billion in revenues in the firm's fiscal 2006, representing a 25 percent annual growth rate in its overall security business. "There will always be a balance between best-of-breed and integrated security. The beauty of the market is that it is constantly changing at a rapid pace, and we will always see startups who address specific problems," Scully said. "But if you look at an acquisition like IronPort, we've left it almost entirely intact, run by the same team, even as we push its technologies into other products." Scully also highlighted the fact that Cisco has proven its chops as a security innovator, such as in creating the burgeoning market for NAC device authentication systems. He said that Cisco itself views its acquisitions as fifty-fifty propositions, looking for as many opportunities to continue to innovate the technologies its buys as it seeks opportunities to fold them into its other product lines. "It's an interesting dichotomy, I sort of see what these customers are saying, but we also believe that our standalone products, such as our NAC appliances, are already best-of-breed," Scully said. "As niche security markets become mature, merchant markets, we are going to look to get into those markets where we fit in; but we're also doing a lot of organic product development on our own, and we feel that we can offer best-of-breed capabilities in the security markets we compete in."


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


Weis Suspends Arrested Notre Dame Lineman for 3 Games

Notre Dame defensive lineman Derrell Hand, arrested last month on a misdemeanor charge of propositioning a prostitute, will be allowed to play for the Fighting Irish after serving a three-game suspension imposed by coach Charlie Weis.


Notre Dame Coach Willingham Won't Return Next Season

University of Notre Dame football coach Tyrone Willingham, who has struggled since winning 10 games in his first season, won't return next year.


FAO Director-General Appeals for Second Green Revolution

ROME and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12  /PRNewswire/ -- FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf today called for a second Green Revolution to feed the world's growing population while preserving natural resources and the environment.


UPDATE 2-Freddie Mac to shutter broker-dealer unit

Freddie Mac (FRE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 US mortgage finance company, on Monday said it will shutter its broker-dealer business unit in a step


Emendamento a decreto 'mille proroghe', domani voto finale


Paul Jones' Blog: A Bit About Benchmarks

In response to a previous article from the Symfony blog, Paul Jones has pulled together some thoughts to some of the comments they made.   As the author of a relatively popular benchmarking article, I feel compelled to respond to this bit of misguided analysis from the Symfony camp about benchmarks.   Paul talks about the "straw-man arguments" presented in the Symfony article, including some references to Paul's previous benchmarks. He's even broken it down into a point-by-point response to make each point clear.


Oil falls $1 after Nigeria oil strike ends

Oil fell a dollar on Monday after Nigerian oil unions at the weekend suspended a two-day strike that had threatened to halt oil shipments from the world's eighth-largest oil exporter.


Vanity, Sex Keys to Success at Men\\'s Health

Announcement ends formal reign of a man who outlasted nine U.S. presidents as well as his communist patrons in the former Soviet Union.


UEFA Delays Decision on Soccer Quotas Amid EU Legal Concern

European soccer's ruling body today delayed a plan to force clubs to rear more players from their own countries after the European Union said the proposal may be illegal.


A sailor winched off a fire-hit Canadian submarine drifting in the Atlantic has died of his injuries.


Udine, 17:14 - CALCIO, UDINESE: GALEONE NON CAMBIA

Nessun problema per Galeone in vista della sfida con la Fiorentina. Il tecnico dell'Udinese vuole co...


FDA: Olive Oil May be Good for Your Heart

Foods that contain olive oil can start carrying labels that say they may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, the US Food and Drug Administration said Monday.


[New York | Reuters News Service, 4 November 2004] - Time Warner yesterday posted an 8% drop in quarterly net profit as it set up a $500 million legal reserve related to accounting probes at its America Online division and said it will restate results


Pm Catanzaro e' arrivato a Palazzo di giustizia a Matera


Mozilla is banking serious cash by generating serious community

Mozilla shows the way to build a successful open-source project, with great results.


For Donovan McNabb, the heartache began at the hands of the St. Louis Rams. For three straight years, the Philadelphia Eagles have finished their season one victory shy of the Super Bowl. The trend began in January 2002, a 29-24 loss at St. Louis where McNabb remembers jealously watching the celebration on the field.


Women Allege Boss Spanked Them for Errors

RED BANK, Tenn. - Two young women complained to police that they were spanked by their 57-year-old employer for mistakes on the job, and the boss now faces criminal charges.


BoSox Eliminate Angels 8-6 in 10 Innings

BOSTON - This self-proclaimed band of idiots is going to play for the pennant. David Ortiz homered in the 10th inning to send the Boston Red Sox into their second consecutive AL championship series, completing a three-game sweep of the Anaheim Angels with an 8-6 victory Friday...


NEW YORK - Stocks rallied in quiet trading Wednesday as oil prices fell for a fourth straight session, countering a pair of government reports that gave a mixed picture of the economy.    The Dow Jones industrial average ended up 83.11, or 0.8 percent, at 10,181.74...


The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a drug for multiple sclerosis that has shown early evidence of being more effective than existing drugs.


UN rights envoys urge probe into Burundi massacre

GENEVA, Aug 18  - United Nations human rights investigators on Wednesday called on Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo to identify and hold accountable those behind the massacre of at least 160 Congolese Tutsi refugees.


Presidente Confindustria, 'permettere gli investimenti'


Sidney, 09:51 - TENNIS, WTA SYDNEY: SCHIAVONE KO CON KUZNETSOVA NEI QUARTI

Francesca Schiavone è stata eliminata nei quarti di finale del torneo Wta di Sydney, in Austr...


Networks learn harsh lessons from Katrina

Two years after Hurricane  Katrina forever changed the Gulf Coast, its echoes still  reverberate throughout TV journalism.


Gene Findings Boost Breast Cancer Research

THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- Four new studies released Thursday are shedding new light on the genetics of breast cancer, especially for one of the best-known breast cancer genes, BRCA1.


King and Queen reign at British film awards

Royalty reigned at the British film awards on Sunday, with "The Queen" clinching best film and Helen Mirren best actress for her portrayal of the monarch, while "The Last King of Scotland" scooped three awards.


Basque group sets off 7 explosions in Spain

MADRID The Basque separatist group ETA struck Monday for the second time in days, exploding seven small bombs in seven cities throughout Spain, the Interior Ministry said.


U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton announced on Monday he will give up his job in days after he was unable to satisfy Senate opponents concerned he would pursue a unilateral U.S. foreign policy.


Il retroscena. Il Cavaliere offrirÃ  la Regione. "Voglio annientare l'Udc"Ieri Gianni Letta ha telefonato per tentare di riaprire uno spiraglio di trattativa                                          Casini aspetta la Rosa e Mastella e Berlusconi tenta l'Mpa in Sicilia                                                                                di CARMELO LOPAPA


EUROPEAN TOUR GOLF LATEST BETTING ODDS UPDATE

Retief Goosen showed great class to take the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Sunday, when a closing 69 gave him victory by six clear shots.


Two US Marines Killed in Iraqi City of Falluja

Two US Marines were killed in the Iraqi city of Falluja Thursday when insurgents threw grenades at them after they entered a house to search it, their commanding general said Friday.


Germany may increase Afghanistan troops: paper

Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling  coalition plans to discuss raising the upper limit on the  number of troops Germany can send to Afghanistan under its  parliamentary mandate, a paper reported on Thursday.


Stocks seen sharply lower as dollar drops

NEW YORK  -U.S. stock futures fell on Friday, pointing to a sharply lower market open for a shortened trading day, as a sharp drop in the dollar made U.S. equities less attractive to overseas investors.


Stocks barely budged in the early afternoon on Friday as concerns about fewer buyout financings and the subprime mortgage industry overshadowed earlier optimism about the economy and inflation.


Leak hunt may have violated law, HP warned

In an August report, outside lawyers said the use of Social Security numbers to get phone records "more likely than not" broke federal law.


NKorea wants ban on Women's Asian Cup referee

North Korea has demanded that the Asian Football Confederation severely punish the referee and a lineswoman who officiated at their Women's Asian Cup semi-final loss to China last week.


Militants Said to Send Fighters to Europe

Islamic extremists accused of plotting to kill Iraq's prime minister in Germany are smuggling battle-hardened fighters from Iraq to Europe, raising a potential new terrorist threat on the continent, according to German officials.


Empoli, 17:17 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: DIFFERENZIATO PER ASCOLI E VANIGLI

Empoli subito al lavoro per preparare la gara di Coppa Italia di mercoledÃ¬ con il Genoa, ritorno deg...


Iran "digging a hole" in nuclear dispute

A senior U.S. official said on Friday that Iran is "digging a hole deeper and deeper for itself" in the international dispute over its atomic energy program.


President Bush on Monday applauded what he called a promising sign of political progress by Iraqi leaders who said they had found common ground on some issues standing in the way of reconciliation.


Obiettivo ora piu'ambizioso,crescita 2/o trimestre inferiore


Badgers fans hyped about teamâs undefeated season

Never in the University of Wisconsin football programâs 115-year history have the Badgers been 10-0. That could happen today in East Lansing, Mich.


Cofferati e Diliberto contro le primarie, candidato e' Prodi


In the past three weeks, shares of Apple Computer Inc. have flirted with all-time highs after a wave of reports from investment houses like Piper Jaffray, Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan issued glowing projections about the Cupertino firm's future.


Gold Fields loses a key legal decision in its fight against Harmony's $8.2bn hostile takeover bid but remains confident that its shareholders will reject the bid.


Bank of America Earnings Fall 32 Percent

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bank of America Corp., the nation's second-largest bank, said Thursday its profit fell 32 percent in the third quarter as capital markets losses offset solid revenue growth in most businesses.


BOSTON - The fans wanted it. For that matter the entire baseball world wanted it. Now it's here, and nobody is champing at the bit more than the Boston Red Sox.


Suicide bomber kills four in Pakistan mosque

Lahore - At least four people were killed when a suicide bomber shot his way into a Shi'a mosque in the Pakistani city of Lahore and detonated his explosives.


Ee Bhandana has a classy touch. The family story is inspired by a Hollywood hit and has some top performances from lead artists Dr Vishnuvardhan, Anant Nag and Jayaprada. Mano Murthy's music rocks.


Bush Promises to Step Up Iraq Rebuilding Spending

CRAWFORD, Texas  - President Bush, under  election-year pressure from Democrats and some fellow  Republicans over Iraq, promised on Saturday to step up the pace  of spending on reconstruction contracts in that country despite  the violence.


Lo schiaffo riservato al presidente della Commissione non sarebbe stato sufficiente nemmeno in caso di voto negativo per innescare una vera e propria crisi del governo europeo, perchÃ© non esistono regole, norme o precedenti in questa materia.


Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller, front, gets caught in the corner with the ball by Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi of Nigeria, back left, and guard Sam Cassell during the first quarter in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004.


EU ministers express sharp differences over how to deal with an influx of illegal immigrants to Europe.


EC head urges Sudan to keep Darfur peace

The head of the European Commission urged Sudan's president on Sunday to help the African Union keep peace in the troubled Darfur region and end the obstacles hampering the work of humanitarian groups there.


Dubai Ports to sell U.S. operations to AIG unit

State-owned Dubai Ports World said on Monday it had agreed to sell its U.S. port operations to an American International Group  unit after relinquishing control of them to allay concerns about U.S. national security.


Man drives into subway tunnel by mistake

A driver took a wrong turn and headed down a subway tunnel in Portugal's second-largest city Monday.


CIA dissenters 'helped expose renditions'

American intelligence officials who were deeply opposed to the secret transfer of terror suspects to interrogation centres across Europe cooperated with an investigation into the CIA's undisclosed network of jails, it was claimed today.


Senator hospitalized with stroke-like symptoms

Sen. Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, was hospitalized Wednesday after he suffered stroke-like symptoms in his Washington office, his staff said.


Fatturato +53% in seguito a consolidamento di Reebok


U.S. calls for Iraq to take "swift" action on PKK

The United States pressed the Iraqi government and Kurdish leaders to move quickly to stop Kurdish rebel attacks against Turkey and said on Monday it did not want to see the conflict widen along the border.


Olympics: Thorpe Reigns Supreme in Athens Pool

Ian Thorpe became Australia's greatest  Olympian and staked a claim to being the best swimmer of his  generation when he won "the race of the century" at Athens on  Monday.


Basescu trionfa al ballottaggio Il premier Nastase ammette la ...

Bucarest, 13 dicembre 2004 - Il trionfo della democrazia, contro i brogli, contro le pressioni, contro il potere che vorrebbe fermare il cambiamento. Tutto questo c'Ã¨ nel voto rumeno che ha sancito la sconfitta


Mt. Saint Helens volcanic threat level now is raised back up to a ...

Just after the minor let off of steam, which gave scientists a sigh of relief, Mt. St. Helens just might be gearing up for another eruption.


Japan's love hotels flirt with retail investors

An industry known for its privacy is flirting with the public, as Japanese love hotel funds look to entice retail investors with attractive returns.


Honesty: A new type of tech marketing: honesty

The time has come for technology marketers to be more honest in how they present their products, columnist Craig Mathias maintains.


NEW YORK  — Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is accused of faking scenes for a new reality television show in which he was supposed to "makeover" failing restaurants in a week's time as his confrontations with staff were recorded, according to a lawsuit on Tuesday.


Street Preacher Indicted in Smart Kidnap

A judge unsealed an indictment Wednesday against a homeless street preacher accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart, a day after the self-proclaimed prophet was ruled competent to stand trial.


Torino, 12:05 - CALCIO, JUVE: TARDELLI LASCIA IL CDA

Marco Tardelli ha asciato il Consiglio di Amministrazione della Juventus. Interpellato dall'AGI sull...


Delay Decision on Major Cuts, Petraeus Says

Gen. David H. Petraeusâs recommendations will likely lead to an earlier-than-expected start to troop reductions in Iraq, while deferring decisions on a wider withdrawal.


Osama bin Laden has made his first appearance on video since September 2003, delivering an especially eerie message that underscores why the war on terrorism must be at the top of the nation's public agenda.


A Reggio Calabria, tutti i bambini e maestra rilasciati


Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul was poised to become Turkey's president on Tuesday, which if accomplished would make him the first head of state with a background in political Islam in a country with strong secularist principles.


New Breast Cancer Drug Seen As Medical Breakthrough

Arimidex has been shown to reduce the recurrence of breast cancer in women better than tamoxifen, the standard breast cancer therapy for postmenopausal women.


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Yukos makes plea to US court in bid to avoid sale

By Andrew Osborn in Moscow and Katherine Griffiths in New York. Yukos emitted what appeared to be its final death rattle yesterday, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States just four days before


UPDATE 1-US mortgage applications fall last week-MBA

New applications for US home loans dropped more than 9 percent last week even as average 30-year mortgage rates also eased from the previous week, an industry group said on Wednesday.


US Airways CEO arrested on drunk driving suspicion

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona  - The chief executive of US Airways Group Inc. was arrested on January 31 on suspicion of drunk driving and had a blood alcohol level above legal limits in Arizona, a spokesman for the Scottsdale Police Department said on Friday.


Two Chinese companies and an American importer were indicted  on charges of intentionally defrauding American manufacturers about poisonous ingredients used in pet food.


Sharon defends Israeli Army despite civilian deaths

The Israeli military has acknowledged it has killed about 30 innocent Palestinians during operations in the West Bank this year. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has defended the Army, describing it as "more moral than any other army I know".


When 1,800 workers lost their jobs after a Maytag appliance factory and headquarters closed last year in the small town of Newton, Iowa, a wind turbine blade company saw opportunity Â an available, skilled workforce in the middle of one of America's hardiest wind energy production regions.


Flags are lowered to half mast and inter-faith services held to mourn Sri Lanka's 28,000 tsunami dead.


A County Antrim man married to an African nurse is "living in fear" after racist slogans were painted on their home.


What to do when the rain won't come? If you're Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, you pray.


A Dutch newspaper receives an anonymous letter purporting to contain information on missing Madeleine McCann's whereabouts.


NATO to include counter-terrorism in its role

NATO countries will endorse a plan next week to widen the alliance's role to include counter-terrorism, prevention of cyber attacks and security of natural resources, the Financial Times reported on Friday.


"No Country," "Blood" lead grim Oscar field

BEVERLY HILLS, California  - The gritty dramas "No Country For Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" scored eight Academy Award nominations each on Tuesday, leading a somber field in an Oscar season overshadowed by the Hollywood writers' strike.


Poll: Americans split on Petraeus report

Do Americans trust the top U.S. military commander in Iraq to report what's really going on without making the situation sound better than it is?


Computer Associates will pay about $430 million in cash to acquire security-software company Netegrity, which makes the SiteMinder access-management application.


Police seek DNA match for tsunami victims

Police in Switzerland have begun collecting DNA samples to help identify the hundreds of Swiss now presumed dead in the Asian tsunami disaster.


Sulla regina delle compagnie low cost pesa caro petrolio


The US says Iran has no need to enrich its own uranium now that Russia has begun delivering nuclear fuel.


Alex Tanguay scored the tying and go-ahead goals, and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 5-3 on Wednesday night, handing the Wild their first regulation loss in nine games this season.


Cisco adds to storage switching portfolio

Two new products are designed to make it easier for businesses to connect storage computers across long distances.


Thousands of Gulf Coast students are still displaced two years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region, and millions of dollars worth of school reconstruction projects remain unfunded, according to a report released Wednesday.


The state Supreme Court announced it would issue a long-awaited ruling Wednesday in a case that could make Washington only the second state to allow gay marriage.


Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids

SATURDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- About one in eight -- or about 5 million -- American youngsters have noise-induced hearing loss, something that's entirely preventable, says the American Academy of Audiology.


Gary Desrouilleres isn't overly fond of high school but he's raring to get back to class now. Desrouilleres is among the thousands of Florida students who've had, in some cases, more than a month off from school because of the devastating hurricanes that have hit in recent weeks.


Petersons Both Win by TKO at D.C. Armory to Stay Unbeaten

The Peterson brothers, Anthony and Lamont, have a successful homecoming, each scoring late-round knockouts in a showcase boxing card at the D.C. Armory.


FBI evidence used to convict Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols goes on display Friday at the Oklahoma City bombing memorial, even as a congressman and others continue to raise questions about the 1995 explosion that killed 168 people.


Despite record plane deliveries, Airbus posts a hefty loss for 2006, dragging down parent firm EADS.


Dell May Soon Unveil More Consumer Goods -Analyst

Dell Inc. DELL.O, the world's  largest PC maker, could announce an expanded selection of its  consumer electronics line in the next several weeks, a retail  industry analyst said on Wednesday.


Sony Ericsson says to develop music service

World number four mobile phone maker  Sony Ericsson plans further to develop its PlayNow service,  currently used for downloading ringtones, a spokesman for the  Japanese-Swedish group said on Wednesday.


New Orleans tornado, snow in winter weather

A winter storm brought near-blizzard conditions to much of the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday, forcing schools to close and disrupting transportation across the region, while a deadly tornado ripped through New Orleans.


Olympic relay gold medalist and world 400-meter champion Jerome Young was given a lifetime ban from the US Anti-Doping Agency for his second performance-enhancing drug violation, according to USA Today.


Plane Forced to Land 'On Full Emergency'

An Olympic Airlines flight from Athens to New York was forced to land Sunday at London's Stansted Airport on a full emergency, a spokeswoman said.


Several states in the north-western US declare emergencies because of continuing fierce blizzards.


ith time running out and its future on the line, the US Airways Group will look to the leaders of the pilots' union to do tomorrow what the union's negotiators refused to do over the weekend


Neri: RP far from declaring default on debts

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri on Tuesday said the Philippines is far from declaring default on its debts. "We are not yet in that situation (bankruptcy)," Neri told dzMM when asked if the Philippines


Steve Irwin, 44, better known as the 'Crocodile Hunter' is no more.


Spurrier loses, hires offensive line assistant

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier announced Wednesday that offensive line coach John Latina has resigned less than two weeks after taking the job.


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Rumors Rife, But Few Clues To Russia's Twin Air Crash

As Russia held a day of mourning Thursday for the 89 people who died when two airliners went down, speculation continued to swirl around the cause of the near-simultaneous crashes.


U.S. "imperialism" means new arms race: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a scathing attack on the West on Thursday, accusing Washington of imperialism and of starting a new arms race.


Big anti-Mafia sweep under way in Italy, U.S.: sources

A large anti-Mafia operation  involving arrests in Italy and the United States was under way  on Thursday, judicial sources in Sicily said.


Reports: China 'hijacking' Google, Yahoo, Microsoft search sites

When Chinese Web surfers try to the big three U.S. search engines, they're reportedly redirected to Baidu. Recent political events, including Dalai Lama's American award, may be to blame.


First inquest opens into Hong Kong SARS deaths

HONG KONG : The first inquests related to the outbreak of SARS in Hong Kong last year opened in the territory on Monday with a coroner probing the deaths of six medical workers, judicial sources said.


LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) -- Microsoft said Friday that a version of its hotly anticipated "Halo 2" video game had been leaked onto various venues on the Internet nearly a month before its planned official release.


ATHENS, Greece -- Two decades of American dominance in the 100 meters ended Saturday when Yuliya Nesterenko rode a powerful closing surge to overtake Lauryn Williams, nipping the newest American track star at the finish.


India's candidate to be UN secretary-general, Shashi Tharoor, is "disappointed" after pulling out of the race.


Intel Doubles Cash Dividend and Authorizes Repurchase of 500 ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 10, 2004 -- Intel Corporation today announced that its board of directors has approved a doubling of the quarterly cash dividend to 8 cents per share beginning


A woman tells a court she was not on her mobile phone before a car crash after which another motorist died.


Milano, 20:19 - CALCIO, JUVENTUS: CON IL CESENA RIENTRANO TREZEGUET E ZANETTI

Gara dopo gara Didier Deschamps sta ritrovando tutti i suoi giocatori: con il Cesena torneranno in q...


Intel looks to improve desktop security with vPro upgrade

Intel announced an upgrade of its vPro chip technology for Core 2 Duo processors, saying that the new version offers new data security and remote management features for desktop PCs.


Zambrano Apologizes to Fans for Outburst

Pitcher Carlos Zambrano apologizes to Chicago Cubs fans Tuesday, one day after he criticizes them for booing him.


The pope won't be going to Istanbul, but in a gesture to the Orthodox Church he is returning the relics of two saints that were seized by Crusaders 800 years ago, Vatican officials said Thursday.


Eye injections curb macular degeneration: study

Monthly eye injections of the drug  Lucentis can dramatically improve sight in people with the  "wet" form of macular degeneration, the leading cause of  blindness in the elderly, two studies showed on Wednesday.


Radiation Release Possible in Plant Attack

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has concluded that it is unlikely significant amounts of radiation would be released in a deliberate crash of a jetliner into a nuclear power plant, but that engineering tests have not entirely ruled out the possibility of radioactive releases.


Thousands of Muslims flee east Sri Lanka, many stranded

Thousands of Muslims are fleeing their   homes in embattled northeast Sri Lanka for the second time in   as many months but thousands more are stranded, aid workers   said on Sunday, after a suspected rebel front vowed to   recapture the newly resettled area.


Roma, 22:32 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS: BAYERN-INTER, PROBABILI FORMAZIONI

Queste le probabili formazioni di Bayern Monaco-Inter, partita valida per il girone B di Champions L...


Car Bomb at Police HQ Kills 6 in Saddam Home Town

A car bomb killed at least six people outside the police headquarters in Saddam Hussein's home town of Tikrit on Tuesday as insurgents struck yet again at Iraq's beleaguered security forces ahead of Jan. 30 elections.


(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:


New Drug Treatments Offer Hope to Leukemia Patients

TUESDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDayNews) -- Scientists call them "molecularly targeted" drugs, and they represent a remarkable gain in the war against blood cancers.


JAPANESE giant Sony has denied a report it plans to withdraw from the plasma television business but said its priority in flat-panel TVs remains in liquid crystal display (LCD) sets.


Underscores are now word separators, proclaims Google

Blog: Head of Google's webspam team, Matt Cutts, shared some meaty tips on SEO to WordPress bloggers at WordCamp 2007 this weekend.


NEW YORK - Stocks fell modestly Thursday as a jump in jobless claims offset investors' relief over declining oil prices, and a brokerage downgrade of several semiconductor companies pressured tech stocks.    Late summer trading is known for being thin, but with the Republican National Convention set for New York next week, Wall Street is even less crowded than usual for the last week of August...


Six-term Republican Rep. Mark Foley   of Florida resigned from the U.S. Congress on Friday following   reports he sent sexually inappropriate e-mails to underage   congressional interns.


Former US president Bill Clinton will aim to boost John Kerry's White House bid in Pennsylvania later on Monday.


Maybe it was the private room with soft moss for nesting, or the duck penthouse about 8 inches off the ground to simulate the raised ridges upon which Steller's eiders like to breed in arctic Alaska, or the older guy who had done some living on the wild side. Whatever it was, this girl got busy.


Milano, 19:40 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: LA SQUADRA MI HA FATTO UN GRAN REGALO

Roberto Mancini ha festeggiato nel migliore dei modi il 42Â° compleanno. ''La vittoria di Palermo &eg...


Think your PC is safe? Think again. A new study indicates your home computer is likely bogged down with spyware, viruses and other scourges wrought by hackers and PC pranksters.


V.C. Nation: In the Venture Capital World, a Helping Hand for Women and Minorities

Technology investors have done a poor job of integrating African-Americans, Hispanics and particularly minority women into their ranks.


Asia Specialists Note N. Korea Split in Bush-Kerry Debate

US diplomacy in dealing with North Korea's nuclear weapons program drew the attention of two Asia specialists who watched US President George W. Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.


Bomb attacks in Baghdad have hit an all-time high, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, as one of the capital's frontline police units was pulled off the streets on suspicion of involvement with sectarian death squads.


Fed Survey Finds Signs of a Slowdown in Some Areas

While a âmodest expansionâ continued in most regions of the country from early January to late February, the Federal Reserve said that several areas have noticed a slowdown in growth.


Brazilian farmers attend the funeral of a campaigning US nun who fought to protect the Amazon jungle.


Car Bomb Targets Top Iraqi National Guard General

A suicide car bomber attacked a general  in the U.S.-backed Iraqi National Guard and wounded six people  on Tuesday but missed his target, police said.


Portugal to keep military force in Iraq an extra three months

The Portuguese government decided to prolong the mission of its military contingent in Iraq by 90 days in order to provide support during elections due to be held there in January.


Physicists Teleport Photons Across Danube

Austrian researchers have teleported photons, or particles of light, for the first time outside a laboratory using the same technological principles imagined by Star Trek.


76ers: Allen drops Sonic boom from long range

PHILADELPHIA -- For the second time this season, the 76ers got an up close look at a team that does what it wants to do on the offensive end.


Film rental firm Blockbuster says it will rent only Blu-ray high-definition DVDs at 1,450 of its US stores.


For G.O.P., Another Night of Moderation Lies Ahead

Laura Bush will try to soften some of her husband's rougher edges and Arnold Schwarzenegger will tell his immigrant story.


Roma, 13:11 - CALCIO, EUROPEI: RITIRO AZZURRO A BADEN IN AUSTRIA

Anche l'Italia ha scelto la sede del ritiro dei prossimi Europei (7-29 giugno in Austria e Svizzera)...


After an election, Sinn Fein and the Unionists have to learn to work together or face the abolition of their new government


Semiconductor Insights 65-Nm Virtex-5 Study Confirms Customer Benefits of Xilinx Dual-Foundry Strategy

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 12  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xilinx, Inc.  today announced that Semiconductor Insights (ON, Canada) has completed an in-depth technical study of samples of the Xilinx 65-nm XC5VLX50 Virtex(TM)-5 FPGA, manufactured by foundry partners Toshiba and UMC.


Charlton were matched at 100 on Betfair just before scoring with the last kick of the match to net a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.


Dean McAmmond scores on Ottawa's sixth shootout attempt and the Senators hand the Buffalo Sabres their eighth straight loss, 3-2.


A New Jersey court awards damages to Idaho couple in Vioxx case.Plus: SEC and OSC file complaints against former Nortel execs... Bush administration says it's fish farming season... and more.


Midwives are delivering almost 25% more babies than experts believe is appropriate, Tories suggest.


It's still not clear how long Chief Justice William Rehnquist's thyroid cancer will keep him sidelined. The Supreme Court announced yesterday Rehnquist underwent a tracheotomy over the weekend.


Lienz, 13:12 - SCI, CDM: FRATTURA BRACCIO PER RESI STIEGLER

La statunitense Resi Stiegler, caduta nel corso della prima manche del gigante di coppa del mondo di...


England's Eriksson Faces Dilemma After Owen Returns to Fitness

Michael Owen trained for a second full day with his England teammates, handing England soccer coach Sven- Goran Eriksson a selection dilemma before tomorrow's World Cup qualifying match against Wales.


Iraq war was illegal, British court told

British opponents of the Iraq war arrested for breaking into military bases were denied justice because the conflict itself was illegal, a court case with potentially far-reaching implications was told.


France steps up security after embassy blast

France announced it was stepping up security around embassies and other "sensitive sites" after the morning's bomb blast outside the Indonesian embassy which slightly injured 10 people.


NASA Hurricane Ivan Preparation Update 12 Sep 2004

NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) will reopen Monday Sept. 13 to all 14,000 employees. KSC has been closed for normal business since Sept.


photo gallery CEATAC exhibition features electronic gear from a 65-inch TV to a fuel cell-powered mobile phone.


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WASHINGTON , Sep 17 (MASNET & News Agencies) - A draft report by the top US weapons inspector in Iraq offers a detailed examination of Saddam Hussein's intent to produce chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, but no evidence stockpiles existed at the


Frequent moviegoers tend to arrive at the theater 16 percent earlier than the average moviegoer, according to a survey by Arbitron, the audience research firm.


Blockbuster Inc. BBI.N on Wednesday  posted a $1.42 billion quarterly loss due to a charge, while  profit from its operations slid due to higher marketing costs,  falling rental demand and escalating competition.


Woman Shot in Head at Toronto High School

A woman was shot in the head at a Toronto-area high school on Friday and police locked down the school with its students and teachers inside as they searched for the gunman.


Bombs exploded on two buses in a Christian area of Lebanon on Tuesday, killing 11 people and wounding about 20, a day before the second anniversary of ex-premier Rafik al-Hariri's assassination.


Kerry Bashes Bush's Social Security Plan

ORLANDO, Fla. - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry on Wednesday called President Bush's proposal to privatize partially Social Security "a rip-off" that would create a windfall for financial and investment companies but end up cutting benefits for senior citizens...


A company in northeast China raised the equivalent of 198 million pounds from gullible members of the public by promising big profits from a project to breed ants, Xinhua news agency said on Friday.


German Cabinet to Decide on Lebanese Force

Germany will decide on Wednesday whether to deploy ships in the Middle East as part of the UN force in Lebanon after resolving a standoff with Beirut about the force's mandate, the government said on Tuesday.


A SWAT team that believed a gunman was holding hostages at a restaurant was able to free 14 people, but they did not find the armed man and were trying to determine whether a suspect got away or a hoax had been perpetrated, police said. No one was injured.


NEW YORK, October 4  - Paychex's (PAYX.NAS) billionaire founder, B Thomas Golisano, has stepped down from his position as President and CEO of the company.


Joel Statham threw four touchdown passes to offset a host of mistakes Saturday, and No. 23 Maryland piled up 685 yards in total offense to beat winless Duke 55-21.


Ford scraps Oracle-based procurement system

Automaker dumps Everest procurement system to revert to older technologies.


Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli reveals that Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham wanted her outfits   for the band's comeback tour to enhance her derriere.


A 29-year-old man is charged with murder and five counts of attempted following attacks in north London.


A breakdown of a radio system linking air traffic controllers to high-altitude planes over Southern California forced federal officials to halt outgoing flights for three hours Tuesday evening at several airports, including Los Angeles


X Factor winner Leona Lewis signs a Â£5 million record deal in the US with the man who discovered Whitney Houston.


INSURANCE RIVALS CLOSE IN ON MARSH & MCLENNAN

Rivals of the No. 1 insurance broker are desperate to replace the highly profitable contingent commission revenue they were forced to jettison in the wake of the probe by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.


Singer George Michael says a new film about his life is the beginning of a retirement from public view.


A.I.G. Scrutiny About to Enter the Next Phase

After the American International Group settled for helping companies to manipulate their earnings, one question remains: Is there anything else rattling in A.I.G.'s closet?


71-inch HDTV comes with a home stereo system and components painted in 24-karat gold.


As Deadline Looms, Astros Pursue Beltran

The Houston Astros were in discussions with the agent for Carlos Beltran and were hopeful of re-signing him as a midnight deadline approached.


Qualcomm sues Nokia over patents in Britain

Wireless technology company Qualcomm  Inc.  on Wednesday said it had filed a suit against  Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia (NOK1V.HE), alleging the  company had infringed on two Qualcomm patents in Britain.


Retailers hope for last-minute surge in sales

Jeff McKenna got a reprieve yesterday afternoon when his mother's flight from Cleveland was delayed. But with just two hours left until her real arrival time, he was still scouring downtown Boston for her gift.


Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers rejoined the team Friday and is expected to pitch Sunday after taking a leave of absence following his arrest on charges that he hit his wife in the face.


The FBI said its "Operation Bot Roast" anti-botnet sweep has identified more than a million hijacked personal computers and resulted in the arrest of three men.


Jeffrey Swisher was caught using a video camera to peer up the skirts of teenagers at a mall, and law enforcement officials were eager to put him behind bars for a long time.


By MIKE SCHNEIDER CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The international space station's three residents bade farewell to one set of houseguests Sunday and prepared for the arrival of more visitors.


Kip Wells made a successful first start for Texas, Mark Teixeira homered twice and the Rangers beat Minnesota 10-2 on Wednesday to give the Twins their first losing homestand this season.


World Business Briefing | Europe: Poland: Privatization Plan for Exchange

The Polish government is preparing a plan to privatize the Warsaw Stock Exchange by selling shares exclusively to Polish companies, possibly in defiance of European Union rules that require equal treatment for all members of the bloc. In a little-noticed speech filled with patriotic themes, the treasury minister, Wojciech Jasinski, outlined a strategy last month to sell 49 percent of the governmentâs holdings to âPolish investorsâ in blocks of 5 percent to 10 percent. The government also intends to introduce rules to prevent companies listed on the exchange from being taken over by foreign companies to ensure that the exchange retains its Polish character, Mr. Jasinski said. The plan appears ripe for a conflict with European Union rules, which require privatizations to be open to all union members. Catherine Bunyan, a spokeswoman for Charlie McCreevy, the union commissioner for the internal market, said Brussels was not aware of Warsawâs plans.


Farmers ask Congress for $4.5 bln disaster aid

U.S. farmers and ranchers need $4.5  billion in disaster aid to offset the impact of drought and  floods, 28 farm and agribusiness groups said on Friday as a  pivotal vote neared in the Senate.


I am surprised this is still making news after so many days. However, if someone pays 28000 dollars for a grilled sandwichâ¦ it is something.


The Athos I tanker shown between a dry dock station is listing on the Delaware River near Paulsboro, NJ Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004. On Friday the tanker spilled 30,000 gallons of heavy crude oil into the Delaware


Empoli, 17:51 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: SEDUTA POMERIDIANA, FERMI IN CINQUE

Seduta pomeridiana per l'Empoli sul terreno di gioco del Sussidiario del Castellani. La squadra, tra...


Spilled Oil, Gas Ignite in Iraq's South Rumaila Field

Oil and gas spilled during recent sabotage attacks on Iraq's southern oil pipelines ignited Sunday and firefighters battled to douse the flames.


New Tools to Help Patients Reclaim Damaged Senses

An astonishing new technology allows one set of sensory information to substitute for another in the brain.


Giants, Kline agree to $3.5 million deal

The San Francisco Giants and lefty reliever Steve Kline have agreed to a new $3.5 million, two-year deal, and suddenly the team is looking much like the 2006 squad.


Western Australia skittle Pakistan for 262 in tour game

Pakistan were bowled out for 262 against Western Australia on Thursday in a worrying sign for the tourists ahead of next week's first test against Australia.


Microsoft profit rises 79 pct, outlook bullish

Microsoft Corp  signaled  confidence to a rattled stock market by raising its full-year  profit outlook above Wall Street targets and reporting a 79  percent rise in quarterly profit on Thursday.


U.S.-Russia tensions, climate in focus as G8 meets

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - Leaders of the world's major powers gather on Germany's Baltic coast on Wednesday for a G8 summit likely to be dominated by U.S.-Russia tensions and wrangling over global warming.


Kerry attacks Bush and Cheney's oil links

With barely six weeks until election day, a struggling John Kerry has finally taken the gloves off, accusing President George Bush of deceiving American troops in Iraq, and


EDS: US Air Bankruptcy to Cut Its Profits

Electronic Data Systems Corp. said on Thursday the bankruptcy of US Airways Group Inc. could sharply reduce its third-quarter earnings by up to 3 cents per share, because


BAGHDAD -- Athier Hamed first came to the Baghdad orphanage two years ago when his mother died suddenly and his father, he said, "lost his mind."


France to probe bin Laden death report leak

PARIS - France's Defense Ministry said on Saturday a secret service report saying al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had died could not be confirmed but said it would launch an inquiry into the leak of secret ...Comment


Tom Ridge says after 22 years of public service, he wants to focus on "personal and family matters" -- like going to his son's rugby games.


'You don't do contracts. I don't do contracts. Let's get it on.' MetroPCS wants to buy Leap Wireless, intent on creating one big we-don't-do-contacts wireless carrier. And it wants the world to know it wants to buy Leap Wireless. But there's no telling what Leap wants.â¦


Venezuela's Chavez reshuffles cabinet after defeat

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday after a poll defeat last month wrecked his hopes of winning new powers to push ahead with his declared socialist revolution.


U.S. says Doha risks being delayed several years

CAIRNS, Australia  - A deal to free up world trade could be delayed several years if no progress is made by the end of 2007, the United States said on Thursday, as it stepped up criticism of India and Brazil over failed talks.


ÂQuello che Dio ha separato... riflessioni sulla scienza e la religioneÂ e ÂLa struttura della materia alla luce della chimicaÂ: due conferenze del Master in Scienza e Fede Roma (Agenzia Fides) - MartedÃ¬ 23 ottobre 2007, a Roma, presso l'Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum, si terranno due conferenze del Master in Scienza e Fede, istituito dalla FacoltÃ  di Filosofia. La prima, nel pomeriggio sarÃ  tenuta da  Padre Stan...


The US Justice Department will defer prosecution of Computer Associates in its long-running probe of accounting fraud at the software maker, a source close to the company said.


No. 2 U-Conn. Advances to Big East Final

No. 2 Connecticut leads by as many as 37 points in the second half as they advance to the Big East semifinals with a 76-50 victory over No. 23 Louisville.


The government considered a UK operation to arrest those suspected of killing six Red Caps in Iraq, papers reveal.


The UN condemns Eritrea, saying its peacekeepers are being prevented from leaving the country.


'Ugly Betty' earns Directors Guild prize

The pilot episode of "Ugly Betty" won top honors Saturday for comedy television series at the Directors Guild of America Awards.


As of Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at least 3,897 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians. At least 3,171 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


Sony stops making copy-protected CDs, saying music fans have heeded its anti-piracy message.


Arsene Wenger admitted injuries and results had prevented him resting Thierry Henry ahead of the crucial week in which Arsenalâs domestic and European fortunes could be decided.


NBA Suspends Artest for the Rest of the Season

Ron Artest of the Indiana Pacers has been suspended for the rest of the National Basketball Association's season in connection with a brawl Friday night that started on the basketball court


Afghan Warlord First to Face Torture Charges in UK

An Afghan commander accused of conspiring to torture people and hold hostages has become the first person to stand trial in Britain for human rights abuses committed abroad.


Rice urges reconciliation on Baghdad trip

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told Iraq's leaders on Saturday to use any lull in violence to push ahead with national reconciliation, adding that U.S. patience would not last forever.


In Miami, Muted Reaction to Castro Resignation

Decision is latest setback to efforts to force disclosure of warrantless wiretapping details.


Record labels to ditch CD singles for USB Flash drives

Majors plan singles-on-stick releases USB Flash drives will soon appear in record stores in a bid by major music labels to build up sales of physical media in the post-CD era.â¦


Breaking Taboo, Mandela Says Son Died of AIDS

South Africa's Nelson Mandela, one  of Africa's most committed campaigners in the battle against  AIDS, announced that his only surviving son had succumbed to  the disease on Thursday.


Talebani: 'Abbiamo rapito l'inviato di Repubblica'

Nessuna novità su Mastrogiacomo, rapito da un gruppo integralista e accusato di essere una spia. Era vicino a Kandahar


Yes, yes, yes, it's much too early to start thinking about running mates.


A service to commemorate the lives of police officers killed in the line of duty is taking place in Belfast.


N.Y. Judge Denies Gotti Bail in Hit Case

A judge refused to release John A. "Junior" Gotti on bail in a racketeering case accusing him of arranging a failed hit on radio talk show host Curtis Sliwa.


Pakistan ruling damages Musharraf's plan: papers

A Pakistani Supreme Court ruling that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif can return home has dealt a blow to President Pervez Musharraf's efforts to hold on to power, Pakistani newspapers said on Friday.


A Biological Hot Spot in Africa, With New Species Still to Discover

Barely bigger than Rhode Island, the forests of Tanzania contain the highest density of endangered animals anywhere on earth.


The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) launched its initiative to file lawsuits against online movie traders on Tuesday.


Holmes Wants to Box Foreman in Ring Retirees Match

Former world heavyweight boxing  champion Larry Holmes says he may be fat and 55 but he still  wants one more fight -- against ex-champ George Foreman, 56.


The uniforms with No. 22 were hanging in the locker, between the stalls of Jason Giambi and Wil Nieves. A box stamped "Louisville Slugger" and "ash bats" was leaning inside. On a navy sofa a few feet away, the front page of Yankees Magazine already had Roger Clemens on the cover.


Greek Orthodox Church leader dies from cancer

Archbishop Christodoulos of the Greek Orthodox Church died Monday after a battle with cancer, church officials told CNN. He was 69.


A Florida appeals court helped clear the way Wednesday for Anna Nicole Smith to be buried in the Bahamas, saying evidence supports that it's what the former Playboy Playmate wanted.


As the case of Amazon.com reveals, maybe taking care of customers is something worth doing when you are trying to create a lasting company.


Gay rights campaigners accuse Mobo Award organisers of condoning homophobic songs.


Non ancora identificata, accanto al corpo alcune siringhe


To loyal fans of the Washington Redskins, Monday night's event in FedEx Field was a flashback to the good old days. There was Joe Gibbs, back in his Redskins coaching garb, matching wits on the sideline once


Iran tests long-range missile as UN watchdog reviews nuclear ...

TEHRAN : Iran will test fire a long-range missile amid fears in the West that Tehran is developing nuclear weapons and an ongoing review by the UN watchdog of the country's atomic energy program.


Drinking Doesn't Appear to Raise Bladder Cancer Risk

New research suggests that drinking alcohol does not increase the risk of bladder. In fact, the investigators found that beer may actually reduce the risk, according to their report in the September 15th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.


Fed raises interest rates for 5th time this year

The Federal Reserve has hiked benchmark interest rates by one-quarter of one percent for the fifth time this year. At the final scheduled meeting of the year the Federal Open Market Committee boosted the federal funds rate to 2.25 percent.


Israel Frees 159 Prisoners in a Gesture of Good Will

Israel freed 159 Palestinian prisoners on Monday, in a move the Palestinian leadership welcomed while calling for the releases of thousands more who remain jailed.


Jets hit rebel city in payback for hotel raid

BAGHDAD: US fighter jets bombed the rebel-held city of Fallujah yesterday, killing at least 10 people, hours after rockets slammed into a Baghdad hotel used by foreign journalists and contractors.


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


German real-estate financing company Hypo Real Estate has agreed to take over Dublin-headquartered Depfa Bank in a shares-and-cash transaction that values Depfa at US$7.9 billion.


Lack of Heart Trials Obscured Painkiller Risks

Description: Americans have recently learned that four popular painkillers -- Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra and naproxen -- have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.


GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP - Six Palestinians were killed when Israeli troops raided a Gaza refugee camp on Friday in retaliation for militant attacks on a Jewish settlement in the past week.


Criticism heaped on Caltrans as bridge costs spiral upward $19 ...

Demolition of the 1927 span of the Carquinez Bridge, projected by Caltrans engineers to cost $16 million, will likely climb to about $35 million, according to a Bechtel Corp.


Colin Fox has been elected as the new national convener of the Scottish Socialist Party.


Chelsea's chief executive tells the BBC the club lost Â£88m last year - the largest ever loss in British football.


Palestinian municipal elections launched in W. Bank

More than 140,000 Palestinians in the West Bank are heading to 26 ballots on Thursday to elect mayors and municipal councils for their towns and villages.


Kerry denounces rise in Medicare premiums

Sen. John Kerry blamed the just-announced increase in Medicare premiums on a "failed policy" by President Bush yesterday while campaigning in this crucial state.


ConAgra Foods Inc. CAG.N on Wednesday  posted lower quarterly profits due to higher ingredient costs  and the sale of its chicken and agricultural products  businesses.


Members of the rock band The Donnas were kind of glad when Ashlee Simpson was caught lip synching on Saturday Night Live.


Cut Corruption to Save African Forests - Activists

African leaders agreed bold plans at the weekend to preserve the world's second biggest rainforest area but Kenya's Nobel prize-winning environmentalist told them they would need to root out corruption to succeed.


The Duke of Edinburgh wrote cruel and disparaging letters to Princess Diana, a therapist alleges at her inquest.


Lithuania becomes the first country to ratify the union's new constitution with a parliamentary vote.


EMusic, a Song-Download Site, to Offer Audiobooks

The company that has given Appleâs iTunes the most competition in song downloading will now compete with it in selling audio books.


Here is the complete transcript of the chat with Ayesha Takia.


China backs Iran amid 'difficult' nuclear talks with EU

China gave Iran crucial backing in its stand-off with the UN's nuclear watchdog, with Beijing saying it opposed US efforts to have the Islamic republic referred to the United Nations Security Council.


Mikhail S. Gorbachev remarks were the most vocal criticism to date by a prominent Russian political figure.


Deal for Smallpox Vaccine Could Jump-Start BioShield

The government has agreed to spend as much as $1.6 billion to buy millions of doses of a smallpox vaccine tailored for people with impaired immunity.


More than 33 million people have used mobile phones to access the Internet this year, according to Nielsen Media Research, which on Wednesday announced its new effort to measure such use.


Microsoft Employee Offered Incentives for OOXML Support

An employee at Microsoft's Swedish subsidiary offered to pay partners to vote to approve the Office Open XML document format as an ISO standard, the company admitted Wednesday.


Watch out Beijing, it's the Paddy Olympics

Forget Beijing. Madcap Irishman Colin Carroll, part-time sumo "flyweight" and a world champion in elephant polo, has unveiled plans to launch the "Paddy Olympics."


Uncertainty grips Uzbekistan as leader's term ends

If there is one common concern that people in Uzbekistan share it is their president's silence.


Gentlemanly competition has potential to get out of hand

The Ryder Cup matches were founded in 1927, in part, to promote sportsmanship and civility, and those ideals have been predominant themes in the run-up to what


Four Die in Crush After Togo World Cup Qualifier

Four people died and eight were injured in  a stadium crush after Togo's World Cup qualifier against Mali,  a government statement said Monday.


Consumer confidence fell more than expected in October.

Consumer confidence fell in October for the third consecutive month, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday. The decline was steeper than expected.


It boils down to one small nuclear reactor, an outdated complex that seems harmless enough, yet has provoked consternation around the world.


A new feature from Mapquest will allow Web users to send color maps and driving directions to their phones.


Oil prices fell slightly on Wednesday  ahead of an expected build in U.S. crude and product  inventories, but remained strong above $48 a barrel on colder  weather in the northern hemisphere.


Patriots 49, Dolpnins 28: Brady Is Nearly Flawless in Patriotsâ Quest for Perfection

Tom Brady threw a franchise-record six touchdown passes and increased his season total to 27, one short of his career high with nine games remaining.


Palestinians denounce latest US policy shift

A fresh diplomatic crisis loomed after US officials indicated they would not object to continued construction in Israeli West Bank settlements, and Palestinians warned such a policy shift would wreck Mideast peace efforts.


Democratic Sen. Barack Obama said Wednesday a Hillary Rodham Clinton presidency would be a step back to the past, turning her husband's image of a bridge to the future against her. The former first lady decried the tenor of his comments in an interview with The Associated Press.


A number of people are killed as a gunman attacks an Amish school in the US state of Pennsylvania.


Britain's Colin McRae leads the car class  of the Dakar Rally after winning  Sunday's third stage.


Il missionario annuncia di voler tornare a Payao


Valencia, 10:32 - VELA, LOUIS VUITTON CUP: CIELO COPERTO A VALENCIA

A Valencia, nel primo pomeriggio, è prevista la quarta regata della finale della Louis Vuitto...


Fierce fighting in Fallujah: At least 10 US troops killed so far

US Marines continued their artillery bombardment of targets in the Iraqi city of Fallujah on Wednesday and admitted Iraqi resistance fighters in the city center showed no signs of giving up.


California police arrest 'mid-level' software pirate

California police arrested a man on Tuesday who allegedly sold illegally copied Microsoft and Adobe Systems software on the Internet for seven years, netting him an estimated $750,000.


Historians Fight Bush on Access to Papers

Scholars are hoping to lift a directive issued by the White House in 2001 that has severely slowed or prevented the release of important presidential papers.


Tra Le Rughe e Formello, forse causata da impianto a gas


Obama and Clinton tied in Iowa; Edwards close

DES MOINES, Iowa  - Democrat Barack Obama pulled even with Hillary Clinton in Iowa, with John Edwards close behind, in a tightening three-way race one day before the first presidential nominating contest, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.


Trasporti. La compagnia Volare sospende i voli. A rischio 1.300 ...

Il gruppo Volare ha sospeso i voli e la vendita dei biglietti su tutte le destinazioni. La notizia, appresa da fonti sindacali, Ã¨ stato confermata dal gruppo Volare, in quanto "a seguito dell'impossibilitÃ


IBM's Palmisano Targets Hewlett-Packard Clients to Boost Sales

International Business Machines Corp.'s sales probably rose 9 percent in the third quarter as Chief Executive Sam Palmisano won more server-computer orders, capitalizing on mistakes Hewlett-Packard Co.


Keep off the streets, British prostitutes urged

Police hunting a serial killer who is murdering women at a rate unprecedented in British criminal history urged prostitutes on Wednesday to stay off the streets.


Amit Yoran has now become the fourth US cybersecurity chief in a year to quit in frustration today, giving the government only a day's notice.


Britain's governing Labour Party, bruised by angry infighting, looks toward life after its most successful leader, with Tony Blair preparing to say goodbye at his last annual party gathering as prime minister.


The International Monetary Fund is to offer up to $1bn in financial assistance to each nation affected by the Asian tsunami.


Doctors group backs marijuana for medical uses

A leading U.S. doctors group has endorsed using marijuana for medical purposes, urging the U.S. government to roll back a prohibition on using it to treat patients and supporting studies into its medical applications.


In modo che sia pronto per competere alle amministrative


Rinviata la partenza per Cuba Deve risolvere dei problemi ...

ROMA, 8 SETTEMBRE 2004 - Partenza rinviata per Diego Armando Maradona che non Ã¨ potuto salire sull'aereo in partenza per Cuba per non avere risolto alcune pratiche giudiziarie. Il Pibe si sarebbe dovuto imbarcare


France's Alcatel SA completed its $11.6 billion acquisition of Lucent Technologies Inc. on Thursday, creating a new leading global telecom equipment maker, the companies said in a statement.


Roma, 18:47 - CALCIO, UNDER 20: I CONVOCATI DI CASIRAGHI

Pierluigi Casiraghi ha diramato la lista dei convocati per la gara dell'Under 20 contro la Germania....


Lecce, 19:09 - CALCIO, LECCE IN EMERGENZA; ZEMAN: MA GIOCHEREMO IN 11

Lecce in emergenza a Cagliari. Ma Zeman non Ã¨ preoccupato: "PerchÃ¨ - dice il tecnico boemo - dovrei ...


The holiday season may not reach 2003 levels but will be up, National Retail Federation says. By Joan Verdon. Hackensack, NJ - The holidays will be slightly less jolly for retailers this year, but they still


Biella, 21:03 - BASKET, SERIE A: A BIELLA TORNA ROGER BLACK

Stephen Roger Black, australiano, 186 centimetri per 86 chilogrammi, torna a Biella. Il giocatore, c...


A senior US senator urges sanctions on Sudan, as the UN prepares to say whether a genocide is being committed in Darfur.


For starters, the Pistons played well enough to win their season opener Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. But down the road, they will need more help off the bench.


With rent typically the second-largest expense for small businesses, a simple miscalculation can cost an entrepreneur their business.


Jerusalem - The Israeli army on Tuesday destroyed the West Bank home of the family of a teenaged suicide bomber who killed himself and three other people in Tel Aviv the previous day, military sources said.


The G7 nations, led by the UK, agree to freeze debt repayments from countries hit by the Asian tsunami.


Germany can accept nuclear enrichment in Iran

Iran should be allowed to enrich uranium  for power generation provided there is close monitoring by U.N.  inspectors to ensure it is not trying to develop atomic  weapons, Germany's defense minister said on Wednesday.


Swedish energy group Vattenfall ups takeover bid for Danish Elsam

Sweden's largest energy group Vattenfall said that it had increased its takeover bid for Danish rival Elsam in an attempt to convince Elsam shareholders to accept the deal.


Ben Casnocha put together a thriving tech business in his teens ... and learned some valuable lessons along the way.


For five years in a row, President Bush has declined invitations to address the annual NAACP convention. This year, with the Senate poised to renew the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Bush said yes.


Some of IT's biggest profits are found in the courtroom.


Samuel L. Jackson No. 1 'Coach' at Box Office

Samuel L. Jackson scored the first hit movie of the year at the North American box office on Sunday with the basketball drama "Coach Carter," which ended the three-week reign of "Meet the Fockers."


GREENSBORO, N.C. - Four people who tried to rob a Chinese food delivery driver left him an unusual tip: a cell phone.  Ming Jing Lu arrived at a Greensboro residence with a delivery and noticed a group of people who made him suspicious, police said.


Retief Goosen has revealed that he almost decided not to make the trip to Hawaii after the birth of his daughter Ella last Friday.


U.K. Considers Use of Mobile Phone on Planes

The U.K.'s telecoms regulator Ofcom Thursday proposed allowing British airlines to offer mobile phone services to passengers via onboard base stations.


Canada said on Thursday it had discovered a suspected case of mad cow disease, but said the 10-year-old animal in question had not entered the human or animal feed system.


A raft of new measures to tackle violent crime is to be announced by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.


Drew Barrymore yaps for Disney animal comedy

Drew Barrymore will  voice a pampered Chihuahua in "South of the Border," a  talking-animal Disney comedy whose lineup includes a who's who  of Latino actors.


Servizio e' lacunoso e insoddisfacente, ricorreremo a Tar


Special Report: Secrets Of The Self-Made

Answers to 20 thoughtful questions lobbed at some of America's wealthiest entrepreneurs.


India's 'most wanted' killed in gun battle

A bandit who killed more than 100 people and kidnapped a film star has been shot dead by police in India. Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, who some considered a Robin Hood for his distribution of money, died in a gun fight on his way to the doctors.


Microsoft technology partner Dassault will help Virtual Earth users add 3D images to maps.


Yards of bridal finery, decked in jewellery and palms replete with mehendi, have been symbolic of the light-eyed actor for long. As Gurinder Chadhaâs Bride and Prejudice gears up for India and UK release


The Wayne Rooney incident at the weekend has brought into question once again the use of television playbacks to incriminate sportsman.


At least three killed by Baghdad car bomb: witness

A car bomb killed at least three people on Wednesday in an attack on police vehicles near a busy market in northern Baghdad, a witness said.


Up to a third of Labour MPs may back calls for an EU Treaty referendum, says a Eurosceptic Labour MP.


South Carolina Coach Holtz Gives Up Game

South Carolina coach Lou Holtz announced Monday he will retire, ending one of the most successful and colorful college football careers.


Coach Marvin Lewis doesn't have a firm plan for how much Carson Palmer will play on Monday night in the quarterback's first game back from reconstructive knee surgery.


A security loophole at internet bank Cahoot allowed customers to view other people's accounts, a BBC investigation reveals.


Documents Show CIA Knew of Venezuela Coup

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency knew dissident military officers were planning a coup in 2002 against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, according to purported U.S. intelligence documents posted on the Internet.


Phone, Internet Providers Fortifying Services in Case of Another Major Storm

By Esker, Fritz  Hurricane season starts Friday but phone and Internet providers have been fortifying services for months in case of another major storm.


Fire Breaks Out in Turkish Movie Theater

A fire broke out at a movie theater during a gala premiere Tuesday night, injuring dozens of people - none seriously, news reports said.


Dell beats estimates with AMD chip sales

Dell Inc. Tuesday pointed to its adoption of processors from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) for pushing it to US$677 million in profit for the third quarter, though the company has delayed reporting final numbers due to an accounting investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).


Rallies in 12 cities around the world to mark Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's 12th year in jail.


Judge orders made-for-TV band to change name

A federal judge has barred a new   made-for-TV rock band that includes Motley Crue drummer Tommy   Lee from calling itself Supernova because that name already has   been claimed by a lesser-known band.


Chicago is "greatest trading city": survey

Da bears. Da bulls. Da traders. Chicago is the "greatest trading city in the world" according to a survey by Trader Monthly magazine.


Queen not amused over Blair's legacy for Britain

Prime Minister Tony Blair, who steps down in a month after 10 years in power, is leaving a legacy for Britain that has "exasperated and frustrated" Queen Elizabeth II, a newspaper reported Sunday.


Personal chefs cater to the time-starved

Susan Yates of Lexington was tired of feeding her family pizza and Trader Joe's enchiladas every night, so she decided to "outsource" her cooking.


Sinai Bedouin, silent no more, demand justice

EL-AJRA, Egypt  - The men gathered around the fire under a clear sky studded with stars. Youssef Ali had checked on his loaded Kalashnikov rifle as he prepared to spend another night in the desert, his home for the past six years.


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.


A couple of years ago Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan Al-Nahyan, the emir of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) patronized the translation and publication of an old Islamic text about the âideal princeâ.


Court to Review Taking Property for Development

The US Supreme Court said on Tuesday that it would decide whether the government can take a person's home or business for a private development project intended to boost tax revenues and revitalize a local economy.


Until last night, the batting slumps by Theo Epstein's two primary acquisitions of the winter (non-Daisuke Division), shortstop Julio Lugo and outfielder J.D. Drew, had reached stupefying levels. So had that of outfielder Coco Crisp, the player obtained by Epstein after a series of maneuvers that also left the Red Sox paying a sizable portion of the contract ...


Despite some equivocation, which made it sound as if Celtics coach Doc Rivers faced a difficult choice between Delonte West and Marcus Banks at the backup point guard spot, there really was little debate.


Plans to decriminalise child offenders and raise the age of criminal responsibility will be debated by Lib Dems.


Vijay Singh became the first golfer to earn $10 million in a single season, after completing victory at the PGA Chrysler Classic at Palm Harbor in Florida on Sunday.


Superata per la prima volta soglia 40.000 moto immatricolate


Searches for Hybrid Cars Skyrocket on Cars.Com in May

CHICAGO, June 1  /PRNewswire/ -- Searches for hybrids and other fuel-efficient vehicles on Cars.com (http://www.cars.com/) gained significant momentum in May as gas prices continued to break record highs.


Democrats Test Messages in Early Nationwide Ads

Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are already advertising on a scale reminiscent of a general election.


Finanziaria: vertice maggioranza da' via libera al maxiemendamento

ROMA - La maggioranza ha dato il via libera al maxiemendamento alla finanziaria. Lo ha reso noto il ministro Calderoli al termine del vertice conclusosi da poco a Palazzo Chigi. Nell'incontro e' stato inoltre


Parrish Tackles NFLPA Head-On Seeking Better Pensions for Retirees

Bernie Parrish, a 71-year-old former Cleveland Brown, is spending his so-called retirement as the quiet leader fighting the NFLPA on the issue of pensions for retirees.


Blog: Oracle just reported its earnings for Q4 2006, and knocked the proverbial ball out of the park.  In the land of the proprietary vendors, Oracle may well be king.


Apple Computer Inc. CEO Steve Jobs apologized to shareholders Wednesday after an internal investigation found that he had been aware of the company's practice of "backdating" employee stock options.


Typhoon Aere is reported to be on a collision course towards Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, after pelting the northern portion of the island with high winds and rain.


Africa: Contribute to Aids Or Lose Out - US

US global AIDS Coordinator Randall Tobias earlier this week gave developed countries a September extension to contribute US $243 million to fulfil their pledges to the Global AIDS Fund.


Gunmen killed a Lebanese businessman in his home early Friday in oil-rich southern Nigeria, police said, while attackers tried to ambush a truck carrying several foreign workers in what appeared to be a kidnapping attempt later in the day.


TV host charged for attacking plane staff

A French television host, accused of  attacking and sexually harassing Air France cabin staff while  under the influence of alcohol, will appear in court next  month, a court official said on Monday.


David Beckham was minutes away from a perfect Hollywood ending. The 32-year-old soccer star-pop icon, who likely played his last game for a European club, was taken off the field moments before Real Madrid rallied to win the Spanish league title for the first time in Beckham's four years with the team.


Coast clear for Part 3 of Stoppard's "Utopia"

There's all sorts of new  theater activity in the Apple this week, starting with previews  beginning Tuesday night on Part 3 of Tom Stoppard's "The Coast  of Utopia" at the Vivien Beaumont. The play, whose official  opening is February 18, boasts a cast of 44 under the direction  of Jack O'Brien.


I passeggeri del "57" hanno dichiarato che il conducente era distrattoLa vittima aveva 33 anni. Anche lei parlava al telefonino quando Ã¨ stata travolta                                            Milano, bus investe e uccide una donna l'autista parlava al telefonino                                                                                Il dipendente dell'Atm Ã¨ accusato di omicidio colposo


âMultipleâ victims were found Saturday at a clothing store in a strip mall, authorities said. They did not immediately confirm a report that four people had been killed.


Boston, 12:40 - BASEBALL, MLB: I RED SOX PRENDONO MATSUZAKA

Colpo di mercato dei Boston Red Sox. Il team MLB infatti ha annunciato di aver raggiunto un accordo ...


The Swedish authorities seek new powers to spy on any e-mail or phone call into or out of the country.


JACKSON, Miss. Â He's a 19-year-old pipe layer; a deer-hunting, dirt-bike-riding former high school class president who still lives in his tiny Mississippi hometown. So why are the paparazzi hot on his trail?


U.S., Afghan Forces Attack Taliban Ahead of Vote

Afghan guards backed by U.S. helicopter  gunships raided a Taliban safe house, killing one man and  arresting 15, to prevent attacks during this week's  presidential election, officials said on Sunday.


COHASSET -- Many of the players arrive from work still in business-casual attire. They change into their uniforms in the comfort of their cars. They engage in friendly tete-a-tete with the "enemy."


All types of alcohol — wine, beer or liquor — add equally to the risk of developing breast cancer in women, American researchers said Thursday.


(Boston-AP, Oct. 24, 2004) _ It was wild, sloppy World Series opener with plenty of runs, hits and errors. When it was over, the Boston Red Sox had won the highest-scoring Game One in World Series history, 11-to-9 over St.


AUSTIN, Texas (Ticker) -- No. 22 Texas A&M had all the momentum at the half in its annual showdown with No. 5 Texas. It took less than two minutes for the Longhorns to take it right back.


Maryland completed its exhibition schedule with two wins and a decent idea of what needs to be done before Friday night's regular season opener against Jackson State.


Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto's party said on Thursday that police had arrested thousands of its activists overnight, hours after U.S. President George W. Bush urged President Pervez Musharraf to hold elections and quit as army chief.


A federal judge on Tuesday denied a request by third-party presidential candidates who wanted to force a recount of Ohio ballots even before the official count was finished.


Audio: The truth is coming out. George Bush has finally admitted that he intends to privatize Social Security in a second term. "Iâm going to come out strong after my swearing in," Bush said, "with .


U.S. hopes for progress on N. Korea deal

The top U.S. negotiator on North Korea's nuclear program said Thursday he hopes six nations meeting in China next week will be able to take the first concrete steps toward eventual dismantling of the communist nation's nuclear weapons.


Former Open champion Ernie Els fired a majestic 64 to take a two-shot halfway lead at 11-under in the WGC Championship at Mount Juliet, Ireland.


Over 80% of youth in the Indian capital, Delhi, want to emigrate for a better future, a BBC global survey says.


Hollywood film studios are to sue people who swap pirated copies of films over the internet. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) said the civil suits would seek damages of up to $30,000 (Â£16,300) per film.


Era agli arresti domiciliari dopo essere stata estradata dagli Usa dove era stata condannata a 43 anni per reati di terrorismo                                           Indulto, libera Silvia Baraldini Gioia a sinistra, critiche dalla Cdl                                                                                Russo Spena (Rifondazione comunista): "Una gioia enorme"La Russa (An): "In libertÃ  il peggio della criminalitÃ "


Lo stop nazionale non riguardera' pero' la Lombardia


Carlisle United bans one of its supporters from its Brunton Park ground for smoking in the stadium.


Mortgage Applications Fell Last Week-MBA

Applications for U.S. home mortgages  declined last week as refinancing activity fell and mortgage  rates were little changed, an industry group said on Wednesday.


Tunisian Doctors: Arafat Suffering From Flu

A second group of Arab doctors has visited Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and diagnosed him with a case of the flu. The team of Tunisian doctors conducted the second recent medical checkup for the 75-year


AP Poll: Kerry Holds Small Lead Over Bush

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kerry has taken a slim lead over President Bush, according to an Associated Press poll that shows the president's support tumbling on personal qualities, the war in Iraq and the commander in chief's bedrock campaign issue - national security...


Thousands of peasants and workers demonstrated here Monday, demanding that former President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada be tried for the deaths of more than 50 people in the suppression of protests that toppled his government one year ago.


Iran and Syria vow to form a common front to face challenges and threats, as both face US pressure.


Pro-West opposition leader wins presidential run-off in Romania

The opposition leader Traian Basescu emerged victorious from Romania's presidential elections yesterday, promising to tackle corruption and backtracking on suggestions that he


U.N. team in N.Korea for reactor shutdown talks

U.N. nuclear officials arrived in North Korea on Tuesday to negotiate terms for inspectors to confirm the shutdown of Pyongyang's nuclear reactor and source of bomb-grade plutonium.


Londra, 13:23 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA: BECKHAM TORNA IN NAZIONALE

David Beckham torna in nazionale. Il centrocampista del Real Madrid è stato convocato dal ct ...