Stocks Rise on Drop in Oil, Fed Comments

NEW YORK - A drop in oil prices and reassuring words from the Federal Reserve sent stocks higher Monday, raising hopes that Wall Street would be able to extend its recent rally.    Investors were cheered by a dip in oil prices, which backed off the $50 per barrel mark at Friday's close of trading...


Carey wants stable family before becoming parent

Singer Mariah Carey says she wants to have a solid family in place before she becomes a parent herself. Her parents divorced when she was just three.


Vienna Although Moscow didn t officially request help for the injured victims following the hostage-taking in Beslan, Austria, along with Italy, was one of the first EU countries to grant Russia medical ...


Officials described overnight rocket attacks from across the Afghan border in the Shawal area of the North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan.


A group plotting to overthrow the communist government of Laos had a detailed 90-day plan to oust and possibly assassinate top leaders, according to a new court document.


Malaysia's Anwar Arrives Home to Tight Security

Malaysia's most prominent dissident politician, former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, arrived home to a restrained welcome amid tight security on Sunday, after an overseas trip to receive medical treatment.


Boy Scout group missing in N.C. mountains

Eleven members of a Boy Scout troop did not emerge from a camping area in the mountains of western North Carolina as scheduled Sunday evening, prompting an overnight search effort, local authorities said.


Iraqi judges have interrogated the notorious general known as âChemical Aliâ and Saddam Hussein's former defense minister.


Australia: Second Cell Poised for Indonesia Attack

SYDNEY, Australia  - Militants behind the deadly  bombing of Australia's Jakarta embassy have a second group  poised for attack, Australia's top policeman warned as Canberra  said on Saturday all its diplomatic missions would be made  bomb-proof.


Tom Cruise holds a meeting with the French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy. Plus news in brief on Avril Lavigne and Natasha Bedingfield.


South Korea has confirmed they will lodge an appeal with sport's supreme legal body over scoring errors at the Olympic gymnastics tournament which robbed them of a gold medal.


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John Elway and Jon Bon Jovi are at it again. The Hall of Fame quarterback and the rocker, both owners of Arena Football League teams, have joined the cast of NBC's "Las Vegas" for a second AFL movie short, "Rumble in the Montecito."


Tom Glavine has noticed a change when the New York Mets go on the road this year: More players are remaining at the team hotel after games rather than heading out for a night on the town.


$45 Billion  Deal Near For Texas Power Firm

A consortium led by private-equity firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Texas Pacific Group is nearing a deal worth close to $45 billion for a Texas energy giant in what would be the largest leveraged buyout ever, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.


So what will Curt Schilling do for an encore tonight? Take the mound without a flu shot? Five days after baseball's most inspiring comeback that didn't involve an Iowa cornfield, Schilling


Violence against women 'rampant' in Darfur: Arbour

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights used International Women's Day on Thursday to highlight what she called "rampant" sexual violence against women in Sudan's Darfur region.


Belgium tightens security against possible attack: ministry

Belgian police boosted security in Brussels on Friday amid fears of a possible Christmas attack after they foiled a suspected plan to free an Al-Qaeda sympathiser from prison.


But shares follow market downwards Logica CMG says profits grew by 30 per cent in 2006 and revenues were up 45.3 per cent.â¦


Briefly: Via brings PCI Express to AMD PCs

roundup Plus: Rice lab makes nano parts less toxic...TV chip company gets $19 million...Oracle extends deadline on PeopleSoft bid...MLB sells game clips for 99 cents.


Last year's rain and warm temperatures washed out the annual Winter Trails Day showcase at Weston Ski Track, but the on-snow show that introduces cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to novices will go on.


Department store operator J.C. Penney  Co. Inc. JCP.N on Tuesday posted a second-quarter profit,  reversing a year-earlier loss, helped by inventory controls and  strong department store sales.


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Ken Burkhart, a former big league pitcher and umpire who made one of the most disputed calls in World Series history, has died.


Teachers strike after murder of colleagues

Hundreds of schools in southern Thailand closed yesterday as teachers refused to work after two of their colleagues were killed by suspected Islamist militants.


Bush Asked to Stop Using 'Still the One'

The songwriter who helped pen the 1970s hit, "Still the One," is demanding that President Bush stop using the tune at campaign events, arguing that he's no fan of the Republican incumbent and the campaign never got permission to use the song.


Sun Microsystems today posted a narrower quarterly loss as revenue rose year over year for the second consecutive quarter after three years of declines.


A Terrytown girl suspended for bringing Jell-O snacks to school will return to class today under a compromise reached by her mother and school system officials after the completion of undisclosed


In one neighborhood, Marines are battling with insurgents who officers say snuck back into the city by swimming across the Euphrates River.


Iraq Study Sees Rebels' Attacks as Widespread

Resistance to the occupation of Iraq is more widespread than the pockets of insurgency described by Iraqi officials, data shows.


Bulgaria Offers Very Attractive Property Investment Opportunities

Point of View: 13 November 2004, Saturday. A cultural treasure trove stuffed to bursting with the ancient monasteries, churches, mosques and Roman and Byzantine ruins, and located in the very heart of the ...


The 11th annual edition of "Two and More" in Pleucadeuc on Sunday attracted dynamic duos from as far afield as China, Japan and Benin in Africa.


ASIA/COREA - Il 24 giugno ci celebra la Giornata di preghiera per la riconciliazione e lÂunitÃ  del popolo coreano; diversi incontri di preghiera celebrati a Seul sullÂidentitÃ  e sul ministero del sacerdote Seul (Agenzia Fides) - Sua Ecc. Mons. Lucas Kim Woon-hoe, Presidente della Commissione per la Riconciliazione del Popolo Coreano, ha pubblicato un messaggio per la Giornata di Preghiera per la Riconciliazione e lÂUnitÃ  del Popolo Coreano che si celeb...


Relegation row unresolved as panel takes time to decide

Sheffield United's bid to have their relegation from the Premiership reversed remained unresolved after an arbitration panel hearing here on Tuesday concluded without a decision.


You know the mystery of Emu Oil, don't you? You don't?


Istat, a settembre saldo negativo per 2,1 mld di euro


The Italian carrier reaches agreement on cutting cabin crews, the final part of a rescue plan vital for survival.


Edgecombe receives more doses of flu vaccine

The vaccine will be administered beginning at 9 am Friday and 9 am Nov. 19 at the Edgecombe County Health Department in Tarboro and Rocky Mount.


Thieves steal Picasso painting in Brazil

Thieves broke into the Sao Paulo Museum of Art and made off with paintings by Pablo Picasso and Candido Portinari in a brazen heist Thursday morning that lasted just three minutes as recorded by security cameras.


Stretta governo Blair, rischiano anche perdita passaporto


Ancona, 19:48 - CALCIO, ASCOLI; INFORTUNI E SQUALIFICHE: MEZZA SQUADRA OUT

Emergenza piena in casa dell'Ascoli in vista del turno infrasettimanale con il Parma, ultima spiaggi...


Napoli, 14:11 - CALCIO, CAVASIN: MANNINI GIOCATORE IMPORTANTE

''Mannini è un giocatore da serie A''. Alberto Cavasin, attuale allenatore del Frosinone, ha ...


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.


Fashion Designer Geoffrey Beene Dies at 77

NEW YORK - Geoffrey Beene, the award-winning designer whose simple, classic styles for men and women put him at the forefront of American fashion, died Tuesday at his home. He was 77...


NASCAR, a sport whose history was built upon the backs on moonshine runners in the Southeast in the 1940s, returned to its roots somewhat Wednesday when it announced it would


Ivory Coast's government resigns and the PM will form a new cabinet after toxic waste kills three people.


AP: Yushchenko Shows Record Dioxin Level

New tests reveal Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko's blood contains the second-highest level of dioxin poisoning ever recorded in a human - more than 6,000 times


Flames fanned by strong winds and high temperatures hamper firefighters tackling bush fires in south-eastern Australia.


Dave Chappelle is home. The comedian, who abruptly halted his hit television show last year, told the crowd at a blues and jazz festival on Sunday that he enjoys living in the community and doesn't plan to leave.


Armani fara' la parte del leone con le madrine e Bertolucci


NEW YORK Sept. 6, 2004 - Top-seeded Roger Federer and No. 5 Tim Henman became the first men to reach the quarterfinals at the US Open on Monday, Federer on a walkover over Romanian Andrei Pavel and Henman


Commissione di vigilanza convocata venerdi' alle 10


Il gruppo di elite Omega ha ucciso 11 guerriglieri


As Todd Bishop notes today, Microsoft isn't known for snazzy product names. But it may have scored a cheeky coup with the name chosen for the Media Player-free version of its OS that it's been ordered to offer in Europe: Windows XP Reduced Media Edition.


Procter Said to Reach a Deal to Buy Gillette in $55 Billion Accord

The merger, which is subject to approval by regulators, would create the world's largest consumer products conglomerate.


Germany takes title for hosting world championships

COLOGNE, Germany  - Hosts Germany won the handball world championship on Sunday with a lopsided 29-24 victory over Poland, which was a fitting final act to the most popular handball tournament ever held.


Kenya's opposition leader insists a banned rally will go ahead, despite pleas for an end to post-election unrest.


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Microsoft Corp.  on Monday unveiled a new, preliminary version of its search tool for finding documents, e-mail and other files stored on personal computer hard drives.


Thousands of Cardiff-bound football fans from London were delayed for hours by disruptions on trains.


The University of Mississippi is expected to introduce Southern Cal Assistant Ed Orgeron as the program's new head football coach on Thursday.


Robbers flee with millions after Belfast bank staff held hostage

BELFAST  - Bank robbers in Northern Ireland have made off with as much as 30 million pounds (43.3 million euros, 58 million dollars) in what could be the province's biggest ever bank heist.


Niger asks Algeria to help fight desert rebels

Niger's prime minister and military chiefs met neighboring Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Sunday to discuss cross-border cooperation against Tuareg-led rebels in Niger's desert north, officials said.


LeBron reaches milestone, Cavs continue to roll

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - LeBron James had 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and became the youngest player in NBA history to score 2,000 points, as the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers pasted the Chicago Bulls, 96-74, at Gund Arena.


Protests expected as Bush meets Asian leaders

President Bush left Friday from his Texas ranch on his first post-election international trip -- to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Chile.


Sindaco Canapini annuncia corse aeroporto-capitale a 60 euro


Man charged with smuggling flu vaccine into US

A man has been charged in a case involving hundreds of doses of smuggled flu vaccine, apparently to cash in on the national shortage of the inoculations.


Glickman to Film Industry: Nurture New Technology

In his first major speech to Hollywood executives Dan Glickman, the new head of the Motion Picture Association of America, said the industry must embrace new digital and Internet technologies while continuing to battle copyright pirates.


Actor Burt Reynolds sues ex-girlfriend, alleges blackmail

WEST PALM BEACH - Actor Burt Reynolds on Monday filed suit against his longtime girlfriend, claiming she is trying to blackmail him.


Umbria jazz solidale col Sud est asiatico

Una raccolta di fondi nel corso di un concerto straordinario da tenersi la notte di San Silvestro con il coro gospel di James Grear ad Company el'annullamento degli altri appuntamenti musicali all' aperto, nonche' delle due street parade di Capodanno sono


Doctors examine viability of assisted 'cruise ship care'

Imagine living out your golden years in a place where someone cooks all your meals and cleans your apartment. A doctor and nurses are on the premises, 24-7.


Palermo, 17:10 - CALCIO, PALERMO; DI MICHELE: MI ASPETTO UNA GRANDE STAGIONE

David Di Michele ha due obiettivi: ''Mi aspetto una grande stagione e di continuare il mio rapporto ...


A sailor dies and several are injured after a US nuclear submarine grounds south of the Pacific island of Guam.


A woman's lingerie is not supposed to be seen by the outside world. Apparently, Max Azria thinks that's a waste of often feminine, delicate garments.


Turkey says a convoy of jeeps carrying guards to protect its embassy in Baghdad have come under fire while travelling through the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Friday and that several of them have been killed.


In the history of music industry dust-ups -- and there have been plenty -- the current Michael Jackson/Eminem flap rates pretty low.


The Sporting News - The Braves have been going to the postseason for a long time. Who can forget the 1991 worst-to-first World Series between Atlanta and Minnesota? Arguably, it produced the greatest World Series games ever.


Stickers Put in Evolution Text Are the Subject of a Federal Trial

A federal judge began hearing testimony on Monday about whether the Cobb County School District should be allowed to leave stickers in biology textbooks saying that evolution


Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canada's second-largest bank by assets, agreed Thursday to buy a 51 percent stake in Banknorth Group for $3.


Update 2: Qualcomm Raises 4Q, Year Outlook

Qualcomm Inc. Friday raised its earnings and revenue forecasts for the current quarter, based on higher shipments of its cell-phone chips.


Mac Skeptic: Apple's ISight, a Webcam and More

Software developers have made the ISight good for much more than just video chat.


When Confusion is International Language

AS the 25-member European Union extends outward, it has developed a serious internal problem: it has nearly as many languages as members.


Era il '77, la musica scriveva la storia

Anno cruciale: nasce il punk ed esplode il reggae, arrivano i Sex Pistols e i Clash. Bob Marley e David Bowie scrivono i capolavori


LA clergy abuse settlement finalized in court

As plaintiffs sobbed but Cardinal Roger Mahony sat silently in court, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and victims of clergy sex abuse on Monday finalized their record $660 million settlement.


There's a bit of a vintage vibe at New York Fashion Week, with many designers mining bygone eras as inspiration for their new fall collections. The outfits are distinctly feminine, although there are many menswear touches. The brown, moss and gray backdrop is made richer with plum, berry and blue.


Democrats accuse Bush of exploiting 9/11 speech

Top Democrats on Tuesday accused   President Bush of exploiting the September 11 anniversary to   boost his faltering Iraq war policy and asked TV networks to   give them balancing coverage in future.


Apple Offers New Goodies in Leopard System

Appleâs new version of Leopard lists 300 new features, including a Braille font and a Danish spelling checker.


Investigation widens in poisoning of ex-KGB spy

British authorities said today they are widening their investigation into the poisoning of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko on the heels of a fresh series of leads into the Russian's murky political and ...Comment


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Looking for Eyeballs Suddenly on a Budget

Amid widespread worries about the economy, media companies must try to divine what a possible recession means for consumers and advertisers.


By Jason Kuiper, Omaha World-Herald, Neb.  Sep. 24--For the second time in a little more than a week, residents of the Cornerstone Apartments were evacuated after a fire at Famous Dave's BBQ in the Old Market.   The fire Saturday at about 10:30 p.m.


Mayor attacks WMC Resources takeover plan

The proposed foreign takeover of WMC Resources has attracted more criticism, with concern the mining assets at stake could one day be an issue of national security.


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Security Council refuses to condemn Iran

The U.N. Security Council refused to approve a statement Friday that would condemn remarks about Israel's impending destruction attributed to Iran's hard-line president because of objections from Indonesia, council diplomats said.


A key Sunni sheik who united with U.S. forces to fight al Qaeda militants in Iraq was assassinated Thursday in a roadside bomb attack, officials said.


Pippa Funnell's hopes of equestrian gold suffer a blow while GB's men's hockey team lose to Korea.


Aid agency Care International has suspended its work in Iraq after the abduction of a British-Iraqi woman who heads the independent charity there, Australian officials say.


Secretary-General Kofi Annan said yesterday that the United Nations had received pledges of $500 million to pay for emergency assistance to victims of the south Asia earthquake and tsunami.


Envoy: China makes strides in AIDS fight

China has taken significant steps to fight HIV and AIDS, but still must reach out to more patients in the vast country and overcome a lack of cooperation from some government officials, a U.N. AIDS official said Tuesday.


Watch out if Antonio Pizzonia partners Mark Webber at Williams next season. It could be a bumpy ride. Their last partnership at Jaguar ended in tears and, judging from the past week of testing in Spain, they still do not like each other much.


Ariel Sharon, the Israeli prime minister, won what he called the most important vote of his political life on Tuesday night, as the Israeli Parliament approved his plan to remove all Israeli settlements from Gaza.


The German chancellor rejects a call from her coalition partners for a motorway speed limit.


Hollinger Int'l to pay $227 million US in special dividend to ...

TORONTO (CP) - Hollinger International Inc. announced plans Thursday for a special dividend to distribute $227 million US from the sale of the Telegraph newspaper group and may buy $273 million worth of its own stock through a tender offer.


Starbucks Corp. said quarterly earnings increased 31 percent on the strong holiday sales, and the coffee retailer raised its earnings forecast slightly for its current fiscal year.


US soldier pleads guilty in Iraq abuse case

The highest-ranking US Army soldier accused of abusing prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, has pleaded guilty to five charges.


Russia banks offer reward to catch banker's killers

Russia's bankers offered a big reward on   Friday for information on the killers of a top central bank   official who had crusaded against money laundering.


There are some indications that statins arenât all theyâre cracked up to be.


Perhaps Jennifer Lopez couldn't squeeze a checkbook into her   carry-on luggage.


UPDATE 3-Credit Suisse gains on restructuring hopes

Credit Suisse shares rose on Tuesday amid hopes Switzerland's second-largest financial group will step up the pace of restructuring, prompted by a report that it


Crude oil output from the Forcados export terminal in southern Nigeria is back up to "between 150,000 and 200,000 barrels per day" after a pipeline repair, Royal Dutch Shell said Tuesday.


Europe discusses lifting the sanctions from Libya

The European Union announced yesterday that it is discussing lifting the sanctions partially from Libya and added it inclined towards alleviating the weapons embargo to this country.


PHIL SPECTORâs lawyer fears that the legendary producer may have been indicted after being asked to bring him to court next week.


Marxist rebels have abducted at least eight Colombian tourists celebrating Christmas at a lakeside spa in the northwest, officials said Saturday.


Annan to meet Assad to bolster Lebanon truce

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, on   a whirlwind peace drive in the Middle East, was set to meet   President Bashar al-Assad on Friday to seek Syria's help in   shoring up a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hizbollah.


Whirlpool nears deal to sell Hoover vacuum: source

Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp.  is nearing a deal to sell Hoover vacuum, the iconic appliance brand it acquired as part of its $1.7 billion purchase of Maytag last year, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.


Iran Accuses U.S. of Seeking to Disrupt Nuke Talks

Iran accused the United States on  Wednesday of trying to disrupt its nuclear negotiations with  the European Union and again warned it would respond to any  threat.


At least four Peruvian police officers die in a shootout with army reservists who took over a police station, reports say.


Torino, 15:25 - CALCIO, TORINO; NOVELLINO: CONTRO LA LAZIO SENZA PAURA

Toro pronto all'esordio contro la Lazio: ''Affrontare l'avversario senza timore nÃ© paura e giocarsel...


European Union antitrust regulators have cleared Oracle Corp's hostile $US7.7 billion ($A10.31 billion) bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc, removing one of the last major hurdles to the contested merger.


By Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.  Dec. 15--Scott Bourne felt "a bolt of lightning running down my spine" when he heard about podcasting a year or so ago.


Pakistan says Islamist militants behind Bhutto attack

The Pakistan government blamed Islamist militants for twin blasts early on Friday that killed 133 people as opposition leader Benazir Bhutto drove through masses of supporters in Karachi.


European Union plans to reduce the climate impact of aviation will not work, UK researchers conclude.


The African Union gives the Sudanese government and Darfur rebels until 1700 GMT on Sunday to stop fighting.


Neb. bank targets Hub for online expansion

First National Bank of Omaha doesn't have a single branch, teller, or cash machine in Boston, which is why its executives think this is the right place to try to start a growth spurt.


Two Pcs raped a drunk woman after they drove her home when she was attacked outside a club, a court hears.


UPDATE 1-Blackburn chance too good to miss, says Hughes

New Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes says the chance to take over at the Premier League club was simply too good to pass up. Appointed late on Wednesday, the Wales


Six Egyptians being tested for bird flu: report

Six Egyptians were being tested for bird flu in a town south of Cairo on Saturday after displaying flu-like symptoms, state news agency MENA reported.


Congress Poised to Vote on Internet Taxes

Congress is poised to extend a ban on taxing Internet access, a move that would please Internet service providers but possibly cost states millions of dollars in lost revenue.


Disney sees fractured fairy tale as next franchise

The Walt Disney Co. is hoping a  fractured fairy tale that swaps Manhattan for a magic kingdom,  a divorce lawyer for a prince, and roaches and pigeons for  wholesome forest creatures will turn into its newest film  franchise.


Dynamo Kiev have been awarded a 3-0 win over Roma after the abandonment of last week's Champions League match when the referee was hit by an object thrown from the crowd.


Senate Passes Wage Bill, but Obstacles Await

The increase in the wage was a victory for Democrats, who had made it a key plank in their midterm campaign.


A human rights lawyer will chair the latest inquiry into four deaths at the Deepcut army barracks in Surrey.


Livewire - The UK's first live video games show

October 29th 2004, London, United Kingdom: Livewire is the latest videogames show for the UK audience, featuring everything that gamers want to see.


Small South Walton Fire Quickly Contained

By David Magliano, Walton Sun, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.  Jun. 16--A small brush fire on Indian Woman Road a few blocks north of Chat Holly Road was quickly extinguished by fi refi ghters late Tuesday afternoon.  The South Walton Fire District responded to the call at approximately 3:30 p.m.


Intel Shelves Plan to Turn Desktop Into Wi-Fi Hub

An ambitious plan to turn millions of desktop computers into hubs of wireless Internet access has been shelved after PC makers balked at the price of the feature, Intel Corp.  said on Monday.


Disco fire in Buenos Aires kills at least 169: official

BUENOS AIRES  - At least 169 people have been killed and 375 injured in a fire at a Buenos Aires discotheque packed with some 2,000 teenagers celebrating the end of the school year, a city official said early Friday.


The retailer posts strong gains in earnings and sales, but projections disappoint the Street.


The NBA is considering playing some of its regular season games in China, commissioner David Stern said Friday.


Animal drug tests are often of poor quality and conflict with human trials, researchers warn.


OTTAWA -- In a dramatic breach of security, 44 asylum-seekers scaled home-made ladders and leaped over a spiked fence at Canada's embassy in Beijing yesterday.


The Toronto International Film Festival offers a glimpse at next year's potential nominees


Washington changed quarterbacks at halftime and moved the ball a bit better, but still couldn't get in the end zone. Most of the Huskies' 335 yards came between the 20s.


One British dream hung by a thread last night as another burned. On a frantic day in Formula One, the owners of Silverstone, the British Racing Drivers Club, vowed to continue the struggle


Somali station on the air, without music

Islamic militants who closed down a Somali radio station have allowed it back on the air so long as it does not play music or love songs, the station's director said Monday.


Jay-Z to Quit His Day Job as President of Def Jam

After an unusual three-year turn in the corporate suite, Jay-Z, the rap superstar, said Monday that he would step down from his post as president of Def Jam Recordings.


Apple Offers New Goodies in Leopard System

Appleâs new version of Leopard lists 300 new features, including a Braille font and a Danish spelling checker.


Berlino, 15:36 - CALCIO, NIKE OFFRE 400 MLN A GERMANIA PER DIVENTARE SPONSOR

La Nike ha offerto 400 milioni di euro alla Germania per diventare sponsor tecnico della nazionale d...


Liverpool, 11:25 - CALCIO, LIVERPOOL: XABI ALONSO RESTA SINO AL 2012

Il Liverpool ha annunciato che il centrocampista spagnolo, Xabi Alonso, giocheraà coi Reds si...


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The continent struggles to contain a locust swarm that a UN official says could be more dangerous than Darfur.


United Airlines will have its pension scheme for pilots underwritten by the  US agency created to protect worker's retirement rights.


'King,' 'Queen' come up aces at British film awards

A gracious monarch and a charismatic dictator took the top prizes Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards.Comment


Chinese government in bid to buy Canadian oil giant from tycoon Li ...

TORONTO  - China's government has launched a new bid to buy Canadian oil and gas giant Husky Energy Inc. from Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka Shing, a report said.


Sen. Roger Wicker, the Mississippi Republican congressman appointed to replace Trent Lott in December, last year obtained a $6 million earmark for a defense contractor whose executives were among his top campaign contributors and were represented in the matter by Wicker's former congressional chi...


Lilly, Daiichi seek FDA approval of clot drug

Eli Lilly & Co  and Japan's Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd  said on Friday they had asked U.S. regulators to approve prasugrel, a blood clot preventer that is the U.S. drug maker's most important experimental product.


Beijing calls in German envoy over Dalai Lama's visit to Merkel

China has summoned Germany's ambassador in Beijing to discuss Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to grant the Dalai Lama an unprecedented meeting this month, the German foreign ministry said Friday.


A group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Iraqi army recruits, according to an Internet statement.


Perugia, 19:07 - DOPING, NANDROLONE: ANCORA ASSOLTO GHEDDAFI JR

Saadi Gheddafi, figlio del leader libico ed ex giocatore del Perugia, è stato nuovamente asso...


Roma, 21:44 - CALCIO A CINQUE, SERIE A: RISULTATI E CLASSIFICA

Risultati e classifica della 21/a giornata del campionato di serie A di calcio a 5.


BAGHDAD, Iraq Two Iraqi officials said yesterday that the government is planning to release one of two female scientists being held prisoner for working on Saddam Hussein's chemical weapons program.


Fotoricatti, parla Totti "Basta alle insinuazioni"

Mastella manda gli ispettori alla Procura di Potenza per violazione del segreto istruttorio. E il capitano della Roma rompe il silenzio


Opening statements resume in Robert Blake murder trial

In an unusual move during opening statements, Robert Blake's attorney has managed to let jurors hear from the actor himself. The defense showed a video of a Barbara Walters interview with Blake.


A program being launched at 10 U.S. airports this year will expand existing identification checks for visitors, including requiring 10 digital fingerprints, but still operate under strict privacy rules, a senior U.S. official said Monday.


A Look at Immigration Remedies is Sought

A House committee gave a nod to directing the Attorney General's office to look into costs associated with illegal immigration that may be recovered from the federal government.


Tom Hanks e il suo Myspace Forrest Gump ha un blog

L'attore ha un suo spazio online gestito direttamente con videoclip e articoli. Chiunque puÃ² commentare i contenuti e aggiungerlo come amico


Looking to jump-start sales of its PlayStation 3 game system, Sony has cut the price by $100, to $499, and plans to introduce a $599 package with a larger (80-gigabyte vs. 60-GB) hard drive and one game next month.


Nexavar significantly boosts hypertension risk: study

Bayer AG and Onyx Pharmaceutical Inc.'s  key cancer drug Nexavar significantly raises the risk of high  blood pressure, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.


A math problem in Excel 2007 crops up when presenting data, not when processing it, Microsoft says.


Wales manager Mark Hughes today refused to condemn David Beckham after the England captain admitted he deliberately got himself booked during Saturday's clash with Ben Thatcher at Old Trafford.


John Doe blogger named Person of the Year

Wiki-fiddlers - it's your hour Few publications in the world take themselves as seriously as Time magazine, and Christmas each year finds it at its most unctuous and self-important, as Time chooses its "Person of the Year". This year, the award for newsmaker of 2006 is given to "You" - the internet user.â¦


Bush, Kerry Set for Crucial First Debate

President Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry prepared for a security-policy showdown in their first debate on Thursday, as Iraq's


Evacuees began to flee before dawn, shelters opened and residents and emergency workers hustled to prepare for the region's first Category 3 hurricane in more than half a century.


Shalrie Joseph was named last night on the official Revolution ballot for most valuable player and defensive player of the year. And Joseph showed his versatility with an all-around performance in a 1-1 tie with D.C. United.


Hospitals can stem the alarming spread of a dangerous and drug-resistant staph infection by screening new patients and keeping them quarantined, say doctors who tried this novel approach.


Bonaventure Kalou fired Auxerre into the knockout round of the UEFA Cup with both goals in a 2-0 victory over Rangers to oust the Scottish team from the competition.


OPEC may raise output at Feb 1 meet: Indonesia OPEC gov

OPEC may decide to increase oil output at its February 1 meeting in Vienna if supply is not sufficient, Indonesia's OPEC governor told Reuters on Thursday.


Israel says it will not limit the number of Muslims at Jerusalem's holy site during the Ramadan fasting month.


Yellen repeats need for Fed bias to higher rates

EMERYVILLE, California  - San Francisco Federal   Reserve President Janet Yellen on Tuesday repeated the need for   Fed policy to maintain a bias toward additional interest rate   increases.


Medical device maker Medtronic Inc.  lost a patent case over heart stents against rivals Guidant  Corp. and Boston Scientific Corp. on Wednesday, but the company  said it would appeal the decision.


Bush Launches Battle to Limit Malpractice Awards

President Bush launches an uphill  battle on Wednesday to limit medical malpractice lawsuit awards  that he says drive up health care costs, seeking to fulfill a  popular re-election promise.


Heat's Wade could miss rest of season with injury

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is considering season-ending surgery to repair his dislocated left shoulder.


John Kerry thought he had Michigan's 17 electoral votes sewed up until polls showed his plans on the verge of unraveling.


There's a fake security alert targeting users of Red Hat's Fedora distribution, the company warned in an advisory. The Linux distributor posted a note on its security updates page to caution users against downloading security updates received via e-mail.


Lebanon's Prime Minister: Syria is Threatening my Country

In an exclusive interview, Fouad Siniora says his government has evidence of Damascus' hand in Lebanon's recent spate of violence


The 2004 Jaguar X-Type got the worst rating of any midsize sedan in side-impact crash tests conducted by the insurance industry.


Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority.


Non ignorare progressi scienza, no alle coppie di fatto


Deutsche Telekom sells remaining 7.3 pct stake in SES Global

Deutsche Telekom said it had sold its remaining 7.3 percent stake in SES Global, the world's leading satellite operator, for approximately 345 million euros (449.5 million dollars).


A simple slant pattern to his favorite receiver gave Brett Favre yet another record in a milestone season. It's been a pretty big year for the Green Bay Packers, too, who clinched a first-round playoff bye.


Seattle's Losing Streak Ends With Jackson's Return Storm 86, Shock ...

Lauren Jackson is back, Sue Bird is scoring and everything seems right again with the Seattle Storm. Jackson returned from a three-game absence and scored 15 points, helping Seattle


British police will withhold true death toll in any major attack: report

The police, seeking to minimize public panic, would withhold the true death toll if there is a catastrophic attack on Britain by the Islamic militant group Al-Qaeda, a British newspaper claimed.


Vodafone, Essar Group lock horns over management

InfoWorld - Vodafone Group and the Essar Group could lock horns over the Indian company's demand to share management of Hutchison Essar, a large Indian mobile phone network operator.


Health minister: 7 Iraqi guards arrested

Iraq's health minister, who is aligned to a powerful Shiite militia, claimed Sunday that U.S. forces arrested seven of his personal guards in a surprise pre-dawn raid on his office. The reason for the alleged arrests was unclear.


Iran's Larijani to meet IAEA head before key report

Iran's nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani will meet International Atomic Energy Agency director Mohamed ElBaradei on Tuesday, shortly before a critical IAEA report on Tehran's disputed nuclear activity, officials said.


A Scottish university project is trying to persuade art students to consider a career in the games industry.


Blame it on the shots of limoncello. George Clooney says he woke up tipsy after a "brutal night" out on the town with his pal Danny DeVito. "Well the funniest thing was, ah, you know, we were just at a restaurant," Clooney says in an interview to air Monday on NBC's "Today" show.


Joe Louis gloves from 1936 loss go to Smithsonian

The U.S. capital is known for its bruising political fights, and now gloves worn by boxing legend Joe Louis during his famous 1936 loss to Germany's Max Schmeling will call Washington home.


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Wall Street appeared to be headed higher as investors speculated that economic reports will give the Federal Reserve more reasons to cut interest rates.


Finally: a use for that unlimited data tariff Rok, which recently launched their Bluetooth VoIP application for mobile phones, has now launched a free TV service with video content available for a range of handsets and without any charge.â¦


Merck & Co.'s decision to pull its Vioxx anti-arthritis drug from the markets due to severe side effects left pharmaceutical sector mixed Thursday.


Troops Care for People, Animals and Environment

By Chen Dongliang  While looking after people might be its primary concern, the PLA in Hong Kong is also involved in caring for the region's wildlife and environment.


China to build new satellite launch site

China is planning to build a new satellite launch site — the country's fourth — to boost its burgeoning space program, state media reported Sunday.


Anger at U.S. Policies More Strident at U.N.

UNITED NATIONS -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad grabbed headlines last week by blasting U.S. policies from the  dais of the U.N. General Assembly. But while their words were harsh, in many ways they merely expressed in bolder terms what a number of other...


Ospiti Carmen Consoli e Vinicio Capossela, dal 17 luglio


Iran atom work at slow pace and not significant: IAEA

Iran's uranium enrichment program is operating well below capacity and is far from producing nuclear fuel in significant amounts, according to a confidential U.N. nuclear watchdog report obtained by Reuters.


A bomb destroyed a car in a residential area of the Syrian capital of Damascus on Tuesday, witnesses said, but it was not immediately clear if it caused casualties.


Four sales executives of German microchip firm Infineon plead guilty to price fixing and accept jail terms, the US Justice Department says.


Tennis: The ball doesn't know my age, says Navratilova

GOLD COAST, Australia Martina Navratilova said Friday that she's still on the tennis circuit because she's good and continues to work hard to improve her game.


Microsoft waiting for formal rejection from Yahoo

Wondering why Redmond hasn't upped its bid for Yahoo yet? The software giant may be waiting for a "Dear John" letter.


In one month, the number of unique sites soared 166%, the Anti-Phishing Working Group said.


Australian police given more time to question British bomb suspect

Australian authorities have given police another two days to hold a doctor detained in connection with attempted car bombings in Britain, lawyers said Wednesday.


Protezione civile, condizioni avverse per prossime 24-36 ore


The next generation of municipal-scale wireless mesh technology will provide greater coverage because the network, not just clients, is capable of moving.


8 million callers have kept cell numbers

Nearly 8 million mobile-phone users have switched carriers and kept their cell numbers since a new rule allowing that flexibility took effect one year ago, the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of the agencyâs


Digital Cameras Sales to Hit $24 Billion in 2004

Digital camera sales worldwide  will reach $24 billion in 2004 and rise 29 percent to reach $31  billion in 2009, a research group said on Thursday.


Study finds more elderly develop diabetes

More elderly Americans are contracting diabetes and the majority develop complications such as heart disease that might be prevented if they properly monitored their health, a researcher said on Monday.


Jacque Jones sat facing his stall in the Minnesota clubhouse Saturday night, about a half hour after the Twins were eliminated from the playoffs by the New York Yankees for the second straight year.


Musharraf's proposal not clear: Manmohan

Srinagar: Asserting that India will not accept redrawing of borders or any division on the basis of religion, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the contours of a recent proposal by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Kashmir were still


A small boat carrying eight people sank in a lake Wednesday, killing two children, authorities said.


Miller's winning streak ends at three as Goergl wins Super G

Bode Miller's three-race winning streak ended Thursday, but the American still added to his commanding lead in the World Cup overall standings by finishing second to Austria's Stephan Goergl in a Super G.


Kyocera To Buy Sanyo's Mobile-Phone Business

Sanyo has agreed to sell its mobile-phone business to Kyocera Wireless for a net gain of $375 million. Under the deal, Kyocera will combine its mobile operations with Sanyo's human resources, technological capabilities and client base in North America, said Sanyo Executive Vice President Kentaro Yamagishi. Some 2,000 employees in Sanyo's mobile-phone business will continue to work for Kyocera once the transfer is completed, he added.


Sony to launch blu-ray recorder in Japan in Dec

CHIBA, Japan  - Sony Corp. 6758.T said on   Tuesday it would launch its Blu-ray high-definition optical   disc recorder in Japan in December with an expected price tag   of around 300,000 yen ($2,550) for a model with a 500-gigabyte   hard disk drive.


Standard Chartered wins bid for Bank Permata

JAKARTA (Dow Jones): A consortium led by Standard Chartered PLC on Friday is formally named the winning bidder for a 51% stake in PT Bank Permata, Indonesia's seventh-largest lender, government sources said.


Witness: Robert Blake Worried About Child

Robert Blake was afraid his wife-to-be would expose their child to a life of drugs and crime — so he plotted a year before her murder to gain custody, a private investigator testified.


Nijmegen (Olanda), 23:53 - CALCIO, EUROPEI U21: ITALIA-PORTOGALLO 4-3 AI RIGORI

Dopo 120' di grande equilibrio, terminati 0-0, l'Under 21 batte il Portogallo 4-3 ai rigori e riesce...


Total lunar eclipse: look skywards Wednesday

Last blood-red Moon until 2010 Aficionados of blood-red Moons will, weather permitting, on Wednesday/Thursday be able to enjoy the last total lunar eclipse until 2010.â¦


London Oil Price Tops $50 for First Time

Oil prices hit fresh records on Monday, pushing London Brent crude above $50 for the first time and extending a relentless rise that has added around 65 percent to the cost of crude this year.


Hanging out with Shuler Hensley, who plays the Monster in âYoung Frankenstein,â the Broadway adaptation of the Mel Brooks movie that is set to open on Nov. 8.


Cancer Patients Expect Many Treatment Side Effects

NEW YORK  - People facing the prospect of  cancer treatment typically expect to suffer numerous side  effects -- often more than is actually likely -- a study  suggests.


Space Probe Begins Descent to Saturn Moon Titan

A European-designed space probe broke away from its NASA mothership on Friday on a plunge toward the mysterious Saturn moon Titan, starting a journey researchers


Orders to US factories for big-ticket goods dropped in August, largely weighed down by a sharp decline in demand for commercial airplanes.


Baseball officials are known to gush about their pitching prospects almost as if they were speaking about their own children. Such is the case with lefthander Rich Hill. For while the Cubs spent zillions this offseason, some in their organization are far more excited about Hill than Alfonso Soriano, Ted Lilly, or any of their other acquisitions.


Israeli Army in Bid to Rescue Gaza Weapons Smugglers

A tunnel used by Palestinian weapons smugglers along the Egyptian border collapsed today, burying several people inside. Israeli military sources said the tunnel collapsed while an unknown number of Palestinians


Sports Fund Denies Zingarevich in Bid for Everton

The Fortress Sports Fund, set up to acquire a 40 percent stake in English soccer club Everton for $36.4 million, said Monday that neither Russian pulp magnate Boris Zingarevich nor his son Anton had invested money in the fund.


Sudan, Southern Rebels Race to Meet Peace Deadline

Sudan's government and southern rebel negotiators raced against the clock to agree on the final chapters of a peace deal Friday and clear the way for a comprehensive pact to end Africa's longest-running civil war.


Rescuers pull only bodies from Brazil plane crash

Rescue workers in Brazil pulled charred bodies from smoking wreckage and damaged buildings on Wednesday after about 200 people were killed in the country's worst air disaster.


Sand Hills toddler in need of kidney transplant

(LUMBER BRIDGE, North Carolina)-- About 3,000 North Carolinians are on the waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. More than half of those are in need of a kidney.


Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Will Be Hounded by The Media

Some celebrities and their handlers are now claiming that the news media have a double standard.


Segretario Cgil: subito la legge sulla sicurezza


An heir of Romania's former royal family put "Dracula's Castle" in Transylvania up for sale Monday, hoping to secure a buyer who will respect "the property and its history," a U.S.-based investment company said.


Gates Savors What Could Be His Last Big Launch

By Benjamin J. Romano, Seattle Times  Jan. 30--NEW YORK -- Microsoft unleashed a marketing blitz across Manhattan and the world Monday to announce that its most important products are available to the masses starting today.


For Clinton, Ohio and Texas Emerge as Key States to Win

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has begun reassuring anxious donors and super-delegates that the nomination is not slipping away from her, aides said Monday.


Wolves chairman Rick Hayward says that Gary Megson will not be handed the managerâs job at Molineux because of his stint at midlands rivals West Brom.


President Gen. Pervez Musharraf formalized his candidacy for a new term as forces sealed off Islamabad to prevent a planned protest by attorneys.


Climate Talkâs Cancellation Splits a Town

A talk by Steven W. Running, a Nobel laureate and climate researcher, was canceled in Choteau, Mont., a small farming and ranching town.


N.C. Board Orders New Election for Ag Post

Following nearly two months of court fights and wrangling over lost votes, the North Carolina Board of Elections on Wednesday ordered a new statewide election for the closely contested race for agriculture commissioner.


Yuvraj Singh seals series win over South Africa

Yuvraj Singh's unbeaten 61 saw India to a six-wicket win over South Africa at Stormont here Sunday to take the three-match one-day international series 2-1.


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With one last attempt to win gold, Adam Nelson is called for his fifth consecutive foul, leaving him with a silver medal Wednesday.


Garciaparra Content as a Cub and Playing for a Contender

Nomar Garciaparra found himself comfortable in front of a sparse Shea Stadium crowd Friday that was dotted with more Cubs jerseys than Mets shirts.


Health department gets 5,000 flu vaccines

By staff report. Palm Beach County Health Department has received about 5,000 doses of the influenza vaccine, or about half of what the county ordered, Dr.


Comment is free: Henry Porter: A bill to criminalise prostitutes' clients will do nothing to help the victims of trafficking


A US Army soldier watches from atop his armoured vehicle as smoke rises in background after his unit destroyed a seized Katyusha rocket in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday Oct. 17, 2004.


Iran official says no plans to halt atomic work

Iran will not suspend its uranium enrichment work as demanded by a U.N. sanctions resolution, the country's top nuclear official said on Sunday in the latest statement of defiance from Tehran as a U.N. deadline looms.


Japan PM Abe's support falls below 30 pct in poll

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was forced to reprimand his defense minister over a gaffe on Monday, as his cabinet's support rates slid below the critical 30 percent level in a poll weeks before an upper house election.


VICTORIA, BC -- In an outing marked by both pleasure and pain, about 130 mostly elderly men and women rode the Victoria Clipper yesterday morning bound for a flu shot in Victoria.


Strachan backs winter wonders to deliver Celtic double

Gordon Strachan believes Celtic's January signings can spark league and cup glory after watching Greek striker Georgios Samaras score on his debut in the 5-1 Scottish Cup victory at Kilmarnock.


Major raid targets illegal immigrants near Boston

Federal officials detained 350 suspected illegal immigrants at a Massachusetts factory that made supplies for the U.S. military in one of the biggest such raids in New England, authorities said on Wednesday.


Marsh & McLennan Cos. , the world's largest insurance broker, said on Tuesday it would reform its business practices and stop accepting fees at the center of an investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer into bid rigging.


HUNTSVILLE, ONT. - The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation that will require students to stay in school until they reach the age of 18, said the province?


Police in southern Pakistan arrest six men in connection with the kidnap and rape of a 16-year-old girl.


Intel will invest about $219 million for a stake in VMware and a seat on the board of the Silicon Valley software company.


Aeroflot Investor Hopes to Salvage Boeing Deal

MOSCOW, Sept. 19 -- A Russian billionaire put up $40 million Tuesday to stave off the collapse of a $2.5 billion deal between the state-controlled Russian airline Aeroflot and Boeing Co. that had become ensnared in the deteriorating U.S.-Russia relationship.


Dopo avvio negativo, sulla scia di dati macroeconomici


Russia Duma Ratifies Kyoto Environment Pact

Russia's lower house of parliament  ratified the Kyoto Protocol on Friday, clearing the way for the  long-delayed climate change pact to come into force worldwide.


Both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry profess to be "free traders," opposed to tariffs and other impediments to commerce.


US Treasuries skid again, yields hit fresh highs

US Treasury debt slid for a second session on Tuesday as data showed the US economy expanded at a slightly faster pace than first thought in the third quarter, though inflation remained subdued.


Continua la "guerra delle spie" con Londra, che ha disposto l'allontanamento di 4 funzionari russiLa Rice: "La Russia deve rispondere positivamente alla domanda di estradizione di Lugovoi"                                             Caso Litvinenko, la ritorsione di Mosca "Espelleremo quattro diplomatici britannici"


Extra troops will be sent to Afghanistan

The government is to announce that it will send up to 1,000 extra troops to Afghanistan, sparking claims that it is being forced to take up the slack from its NATO allies.


Elizabeth Hurley married an Indian businessman in a private civil ceremony at a 15-century castle, and photographers and spectators descended Saturday on this quiet town in western England to catch a glimpse of their lavish wedding party.


Nigerian kidnappers demand money for British girl

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria  - The Nigerian kidnappers of a three-year-old British girl have demanded money and negotiations to secure her release are about to start, the girl's mother told Reuters on Friday.


Movie Review: 'Forgotten' a good thriller, but preview spoils ...

The bond between mother and child becomes the focal point of a psychological thriller in "The Forgotten," which turns out to be one of those movies that depend on a secret.


Shell to merge British, Dutch arms in radical shake-up

Royal Dutch/Shell plans to end almost a century of tradition by merging its British and Dutch holding companies as it aims to restore investor confidence shaken by an oil reserves scandal.


Russian Ship Blasts Off for Space Station

Progress M-51 blasted off from the remote cosmodrome in the Kazakhstan steppes at 1:19 am Moscow time (Thursday 2219 GMT). The ship is expected to arrive at the international space station Sunday morning with


China's securities watchdog has given the go-ahead for five new mutual funds after a two-month hiatus in approvals, spurring a rally as jittery investors returned after a week of losses.


Oil prices fell to their lowest in five  months before steadying on Thursday, pausing from a three-day  decline as dealers zeroed in on healthy U.S. inventories  heading into the mild autumn demand season.


A judge in Florida  made public Anna Nicole Smith's 5-year-old will on Friday and  gave the go-ahead for the former Playboy playmate to be  embalmed.


Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage

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


French Muslim Removes Scarf and Hair in Protest

A Muslim schoolgirl bowed to France's ban on Islamic headscarves in state schools on Friday by returning to class and removing her veil to reveal a head shaved bald in protest.


The Nikkei fell 1 percent by midsession on Wednesday as investors sold a broad range of shares, extending losses from the day before when poor Japanese industrial output data put a damper on the economy's outlook.


Vegas hosting big Jackson family auction

Workers pulled glittery suits and platinum records out of cardboard boxes Sunday ahead of what's being called the largest auction of Jackson family memorabilia ever.


The iTunes Music Store in the US will now accept PayPal for purchases of music downloads, audiobooks and gift certificates. Starting today, iTunes Music Store purchases can be funded through PayPal’s virtual wallet, allowing customers to pay in the way they prefer — using a credit card, bank account or stored account balance. [Dec 10]


Beckham hopes to make injury return on Nov. 14

David Beckham, who has been sidelined for a month with a broken rib, hopes to return to action for Real Madrid next weekend. The England captain was injured in the national team's 2-0 World Cup


US-based security firm Symantec has issued an advisory about the Phel Trojan, discovered on Wednesday, which infects PCs running Windows XP.


Bush Says Wants Ideas on Fixing Social Security

President Bush promised to listen to  "any good idea" for fixing Social Security on Saturday as he  sought to coax reluctant lawmakers into joining his effort to  overhaul the retirement program.


Computer Associates Set for Criminal Arraignment

Computer Associates International Inc., the software maker under investigation for a $2.2 billion accounting fraud, is scheduled to be arraigned in US criminal court today, and former


Two Sentenced to Death in USS Cole Attack

SAN'A, Yemen - A Saudi suspected of being an associate of Osama bin Laden and a Yemeni militant were sentenced to death by firing squad Wednesday for the bombing of the USS Cole four years ago, the first convictions in the al-Qaida terror attack that killed 17 American sailors.    The judge ordered four other Yemenis jailed for five to 10 years...


The man believed to have been Germany's last World War I veteran dies at the age of 107.


Less than 25% of old computers sold or given away by companies have had data removed, a survey suggests.


Global Warming Is Expected to Raise Hurricane Intensity

Global warming is likely to produce a significant increase in the intensity and rainfall of hurricanes in coming decades, according to an analysis.


A long, suspicious delay in the study of Merck and Schering's $5 billion drug was reported by Forbes last November.


Native American tribe to buy Hard Rock: reports

The Hard Rock Cafe chain, owned by British gambling-and-leisure company Rank Group PLC , is to be sold to a Native American tribe in a deal that values the restaurants at around $1 billion, reports said on Thursday.


Alla base di cape Canaveral Ã¨ cominciato il riempimento del grande serbatoio esterno della navicella spazialeL'ora X alle 17.15 italiane. Altrimenti si slitta a fine settembre                                                  Atlantis, forse Ã¨ la volta buona via alle operazioni di lancio


Armstrong Finds No Assurance for Authenticity

N his signature color of yellow, the man under the halo is Lance Armstrong, the feel-good bike messenger whose deliverance of inspiration has turned him into America's beloved faith healer.


Man who robbed `Lost' star pleads guilty

A man charged with a string of home invasion robberies in 2005, including the holdup of "Lost" star Josh Holloway, has reached a plea agreement that will put him behind bars for 30 years.


Magnification software to help visually impaired people use mobiles has been developed by a Spanish firm.


"The train is just a twisted wreck, it's an absolute bloody mess," a rail official told reporters. "The train has ploughed through the dirt like a bulldozer.


Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc said on Wednesday that fourth-quarter net profit rose 76 percent on favorable restructuring and tax benefits, offsetting lower aluminum prices.


Backers of Immigration Bill More Optimistic

After a week at home with their constituents, the Senate architects of a delicate immigration compromise are increasingly convinced they will hold together this week to pass an  overhaul of the nation's immigration laws, with momentum building behind one unifying theme: Today's immigration system is...


Eito: l'Italia in recupero, ma in coda fra i grandi

L'Osservatorio europeo evidenzia la difficoltÃ  che le imprese nazionali hanno nell'investire in It. Nellâinaugurare a Smau il convegno "Convergenza digitale: contenuti, distribuzione e nuovi modelli di


Paramilitaries are holding NI to ransom with drugs, mourners of a man who died after taking ecstacy are told.


China strongly demanded Japan immediately repeal its decision to issue a visa to former Taiwan leader Lee Teng-hui, warning that if Tokyo allows the visit it will harm bilateral relations.


Daniel Baldwin talks about his addiction

Daniel Baldwin opened up about his cocaine addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, taped at various stages of his treatment, that were to be shown Tuesday night on ABC News' "Primetime."


As joyous fans celebrated by honking car horns in Caracas, Johan Santana sounded overwhelmed. He became the first Venezuelan to win a Cy Young Award, and not only that, he was a unanimous choice.


Production outside US threatened, as well

DETROIT - The strike at General Motors Corp. will cause US production losses of 760 vehicles per hour and could shut the automaker's facilities in Canada and Mexico within three days, a leading industry analyst said yesterday.


Sudanese cabinet calls for prosecution of coup plotters

The Sudanese cabinet called during an emergency meeting on Saturday for the prosecution of those involved in a plot to overthrow the government.


Do Taiwan parliamentary results signal better cross-Strait ...

Taiwanese President Chen Shui-Bian's Democratic Progressive Party failed to capture a majority in the country's parliamentary elections held over the weekend.


World crude prices have risen amid fears that supplies from the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico could be disrupted by Hurricane Ivan. Energy companies have evacuated thousands of offshore workers and shut down some production in the region.


A Hampden County grand jury has indicted the Most Rev. Thomas L. Dupre, the retired Roman Catholic bishop of Springfield, on two charges of child rape.


Japanese stocks were hit badly on Friday by fears of rising global interest rates following sharp overnight increases in US and European bond yields.


Results of recent polls on the presidential race. Listed above each set of results is the name of the organization that conducted the poll, the dates, the number interviewed, whether it was adults, registered voters (RV) or likely voters (LV) and the margin of error (MoE). Results might not total 100 percent because of rounding.


Leaders at Talks in Egypt Urge Support for Political Resolution to ...

American and Iraqi officials joined Iraq's Middle Eastern neighbors on Tuesday to call for international support for Iraq's transition


UK record companies are celebrating their best ever year for album sales, with 237 million sold in 12 months.


A little more Conversation, to get in on the action

Symbian handsets get threaded messaging Nokia Beta Labs has launched Conversation, a free application for S60 third edition handsets that provides an additional tab to your contacts application, showing conversations you're having and with whom.â¦


Cirrus Logic CEO quits after backdating probe

LOS ANGELES -- Cirrus Logic Inc. , a maker of microchips for video and audio players, said chief executive David French resigned after an internal inquiry found he backdated stock-option grants.


Fourth bird flu suspect case in Malaysia

ANOTHER person, a veterinarian, has been put under quarantine for suspected bird flu as health officials say three others in a similar situation have yet to show any symptoms of the disease.


Mora's HR victimizes Mets as Orioles win

Erik Bedard won his first game in a month and Melvin Mora hit a two-run home run against his former team Friday night as the Baltimore Orioles came from behind to defeat New York 6-3, ending the Mets' eight-game winning streak.


Serbs choosing course in watershed election

Pro-Western president Boris Tadic and hardline challenger Tomislav Nikolic vie in elections on Sunday that will decide who drives Serbia's response to the trauma of the expected breakaway of its Kosovo region.


The Sri Lankan authorities have promised a full investigation into a bomb blast during a concert in Colombo on Saturday which killed two people.


The announcement Thursday that King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia would abdicate his throne because of poor health has raised new uncertainties for a country with


The British Broadcasting Corp. will cut about 2,900 jobs — more than a tenth of its work force — in a drive to reduce costs, the company's director-general told staff on Tuesday.


Officials in Californian announce tough new regulations to stem the emission of greenhouse gases from cars.


Medicata in ospedale, guarira' in 10 giorni


An Internet service provider in Iowa has been awarded more than $1 billion in what is believed to be the largest lawsuit judgment ever against spammers.


LOS ANGELES  - Fox is developing a drama based on the British series "Ghost Squad."


The Census Bureauâs 2007 Statistical Abstract of the United States shows an eclectic portrait of the American people.


FOXBOROUGH -- You are a fool if you prepare for any National Football League game expecting to thrash your opponent. The Patriots are far too sophisticated to err in that manner.


An ex-police officer goes on trial in Germany charged with threatening a suspect with torture.


Wildfires force closings for San Diego's tech firms, including HP

The wildfires ravaging Southern California have come within just a few miles of San Diego's high-technology areas, and if the situation becomes dire, HP is among the companies with plans for supporting employees in need of emergency shelter or housing. Still, things could be worse, says an industry spokesman.


A Cycling Medalist Denies Evidence of Doping

Tyler Hamilton, the American bicycle racer who won a gold medal in the individual time trial at the Olympics last month in Athens, is suspected of receiving illegal performance


Siemens have landed a ten-year deal to provide IT services to the BBC in an outsourcing contract, worth about Â£200m a year. The German technology group has been selected as part of a cost-cutting initiative


Time Warner Cable Inc , the  second-largest U.S. cable operator, on Wednesday posted a 23  percent rise in fourth-quarter profit from higher numbers of  broadband and digital phone customers.


Anna Nicole Smith spent her final hours in a suite in a hotel as gaudy and over-the-top as the pinup herself, with at least one $1,600-a-night room featuring an orange corduroy couch, a mini-bar stocked with lubricant and glow-in-the-dark condoms, and a leopard-print ironing board.


Probe finds general's remarks on terrorism and religion broke Pentagon rules

PENTAGON A senior defense official says a Pentagon probe has found that Lieutenant General William Boykin violated regulations when he made church speeches casting the war on terrorism in religious terms.


Marriage is the secret to 'stayin alive' longer!

LONDON: Wanna live longer? Well, then for one if you are single get married soon, for staying single is far more endangering to your life than smoking, if a new research is to be believed.


By Scott Richardson;srichardson@pantagraph.com  Other anglers who love crappies are either ice fishing or waiting until spring.  Not crappie guide Steve Welch.  If Lake Shelbyville is ice-free, he's on the main lake searching for big crappies that are schooled on deep ledges.


Journalist Fights Request in Jackson Case

A television journalist has asked a judge to deny a request by prosecutors for him to testify at Michael Jackson's child molestation trial.


Dopo leggera contrazione dato macroeconomico su case Usa


Arts & entertainment: Kristin Scott Thomas talks about the pain of parting, being single and learning to please herself


Russia Defence Minister leaves for China

Moscow (VNA) - Russian Defence Minister Sergey Ivanov left Moscow for China on Sunday to join the 11th session of the Russia-China Committee on Military-Technical Cooperation.


An Internet filter is installed at this site, and after six months and lots of explanations to users, the complaints have stopped. Then one Saturday evening, a user calls IT about the filter. ...


Investors can find great investments by looking beyond the glare of top-rated stars.


Ofcom calls for mass debate on central database Ofcom has issued a second document on number portability, recommending that customers be able to instantly move their fixed and mobile numbers between networks.â¦


General Blames Prison Abuse on Commanders

The Army general who once ran detention operations in Iraq said a "conspiracy" among top U.S. commanders has left her to blame for the abuses of Iraqi inmates at Abu Ghraib prison.


Red Sox walking on err with 2-0 lead in Series

Two games into the 100th World Series, the Boston Red Sox are threatening to run away from the National League's winningest team in 18 years.


Gail Rutter of Frederick had a problem. Diagnosed earlier this year with diabetes, she and her two grown children thought that their traditional Christmas dinner would be off limits because of its high fat content and added sugar.


Costs have increased steadily in recent years, causing some to wonder about quality.


On the subject of the Celtics' struggle for consistency, Paul Pierce may have the right perspective. Following Boston's 111-98 come-from-behind win at Milwaukee Saturday night, the captain said, "We just want longer better stretches than longer bad stretches." It doesn't have the ring of a motivational slogan, but it fits for Boston. Against the Bucks, the Celtics followed an abysmal ...


Atlantic City Casinos Struck by 10,000 Workers

Some 10,000 casino workers struck seven of the 12 properties in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Friday, a day after the local union made a deal with three Trump casinos.


In Falluja, Young Marines Saw the Savagery of an Urban War

A close-up chronicle of the most sustained period of street-to-street fighting that Americans have encountered since the Vietnam War.


The federal government awarded an $878 million anthrax vaccine contract to a Brisbane biotech company Thursday, ordering a stockpile of 75 million doses to guard against terrorist attacks.


Major Work Lies Ahead at RFK for New Team

When D.C. United are done with home MLS playoff games, the next team into RFK Stadium will be made up of architects, engineers and construction workers.


Broadhurst and Rose lead after first day

Paul Broadhurst and Justin Rose were readying themselves for a second round onslaught from their rivals in the BMW PGA Championship after the British pair led after Thursday's first day.


La Bindi e gli ulivisti attaccano: "Quel documento non Ã¨ conciliabile con il sostegno a Prodi"Non convinto neppure il ministro Bersani: "Le proposte devono essere precise e gli orizzonti piÃ¹ lunghi"                                          Manifesto di Rutelli, si agita la maggioranza Veltroni: "Non indebolisca il governo"                                                                                Si moltiplicano intanto le sottoscrizioni. Tra gli altri Cacciari, Bassanini e Chiamparino


THERE IS no explaining away the evil of the Beslan school massacre. No history lesson of Chechnya's brutalized past can justify the murders of more than 300 civilians, nearly half of them children on their first day of school.


Najaf's Shi'ite Rebels Impassioned, Organized

NAJAF, Iraq  - When shrapnel lands in Najaf's Imam  Ali shrine, Shi'ite militants holed up inside the sacred  complex casually inspect the hot metal and then return to  prayers or chanting defiant slogans.


Uganda's Supreme Court overturns a lower court ruling, which had cast doubt on the entire political system.


Wall Street Replaces Big Drop With Small One

After a plunge in morning trading, stocks recover much of their losses.


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Nigeria looks to cheap satellites and strategic investment in space technology to help fix some of its biggest earthly problems.


Italy's government is to hold an emergency meeting to find a solution to the rubbish crisis in Naples.


Israeli Campus Holds Key to Einstein's Memory

The dog-droopy eyes, spray of gray  hair and rumpled suits may not have set many hearts aflutter,  but nowadays Albert Einstein's image is guarded as jealously as  that of the hottest Hollywood celebrity.


A soldier jailed for the manslaughter of a police officer seeks leave to appeal against his sentence.


Fears of further flooding across the UK ease but forecasters warn there is still more rain to come.


Wall Street stocks were set to open lower on Friday amid fears of bigger-than-expected writedowns and loan-losses at financial companies and as Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) agreed to absorb Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC), the troubled mortgage lender.


A new genetic blood test allowing a closer match between donors and recipients is being developed.


Beijing Journal: Olympic Construction Unearths Ancient Treasure Trove

Archaeologists have recovered more than 1,000 artifacts at sites being prepared for the 2008 Olympics, but elsewhere in China, they are often in a losing race against bulldozers.


Sri Lanka government says committed to peace talks

The Sri Lankan government said on   Wednesday it was committed to holding peace talks with Tamil   Tiger rebels, provided the rebels agreed to "a comprehensive   and verifiable cessation of hostilities."


Truce between rebels, Nigerian government, appears to be holding

A tentative truce between rebels and government troops in Nigeria's oil-rich south appeared to be holding Thursday as the two sides held a second round of talks in the capital, officials said.


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Indian outsourcer Tata wins $1.2 billion Nielsen contract

The Nielsen Company, a provider of consumer and media information services, is outsourcing a portion of its IT and business processes to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an Indian outsourcer based in Mumbai.Under a 10-year agreement valued at $1.2 billion, TCS will take responsibility for some of Nielsen’s IT and operational processes and help the customer integrate and centralize multiple systems, technologies, and processes on a global scale. TCS will also deliver certain finance and human resource business processes, the company said Thursday.On Monday, TCS reported growth of 45 percent in revenue and profit for the quarter ended Sept. 30, despite fears that the weakening dollar would erode margins for Indian outsourcers.


Blasts Kill Five in Baghdad's Green Zone

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Insurgents penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone and set off bombs at a market and a popular cafe Thursday, killing five people, including three Americans, the U.S. military said, in a bold attack on the compound housing the U.S...


UN talks on climate change have ended with few steps forward after the United States, oil producers and developing giants slammed the brakes on the European


Spurs 85, Cavs 76: Spurs Show That James Has Much to Learn

The education of LeBron James, rising N.B.A. star, took on a decidedly rougher look Thursday night, right around the time that he encountered the San Antonio Spurs.


A four-story building collapsed after an explosion Monday night, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, police and fire officials said.


Import ban on 3G handsets could hurt industry

A ban on all importation of future 3G handset models using Qualcomm technology could have a big impact on cell phone operators and handset manufacturers.


Three teenagers are held on suspicion of murder after a sailor dies in a fight outside a Hampshire hotel.


Incredible Run at Box Office Continues for 'The Incredibles'

It was another incredible weekend for âThe Incredibles.â The Disney/Pixar animated feature about a family of superheroes took in an estimated $51 million over the weekend placing it well ahead of the just released Tom Hanks animated feature âThe


Chris Hayward, an Emmy-winning television writer who helped develop the bumbling animated Canadian Mountie Dudley Do-Right and other offbeat characters for the Rocky and Bullwinkle TV show, has died. He was 81.


2 US soldiers, 5 Afghans killed in Afghanistan

KABUL: Seven people including two US soldiers were killed in two separate incidents in Afghanistan in the past two days. In the first incident, two US soldiers were killed and three were wounded by a roadside


Legislators in San Francisco city  voted to ban smoking in public parks on Tuesday, becoming the  first major American city to embrace such an expansive ban on  tobacco use.


Il procuratore capo: 'atto molto grave', aperta inchiesta


Folic acid does not prevent colon tumors

NEW YORK  - Daily use of folic acid supplements does not prevent colon adenomas in patients with a history of these growths, which usually develop into cancer over time, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.


House Panel OKs Bill to Stop Army Use of Land ; Even Supporters Doubt Eminent Domain Will Stop

By ED SEALOVER THE GAZETTE  DENVER - A bill designed to stop the Army from condemning private land to expand the Pion Canyon Maneuver Site made it through a House committee Tuesday, though even some of its supporters admitted it likely is unconstitutional.


US urges NKorea to close nuke facilities before talks: report

The United States urged North Korea to completely close off the nuclear facilities that conducted the October 9 atom bomb test before resuming the six-nation talks, a Japanese newspaper said.


Victor Company of Japan has developed a Blu-ray/ DVD combo ROM disc, with the company claiming to be the first to do so. According to the company, the format enables storage of video content in both high definition and standard definition.


Belgian bank Fortis warns that its losses connected to the sub-prime sector could be as much as 1bn euros.


Illinois governor announces online network to import prescription drugs

CHICAGO  Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced Tuesday that the state will set up an Internet network within the next month to help Illinois residents buy prescription drugs from Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom.


Mercenaries, money and political connections

The leader of the alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea, Simon Mann has spent all of his adult life in the murky worlds of special forces and mercenaries.


Parasites in Fish Farms Threaten Salmon, Researchers Say

The parasites kill so many juvenile wild salmon that they threaten the survival of fish populations in some rivers and streams, Canadian researchers are reporting.


In an Ancient Culture, Americaâs Team Takes Root

For the Acoma tribe in New Mexico, the Dallas Cowboys connect a community fighting to maintain ancient traditions while adapting to the modern world.


Tsunami warning issued as big quake hits Sumatra

A powerful quake measuring 7.9 struck near Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday triggering tsunami warnings in Indonesia, Malaysia, India and Sri Lanka, officials said.


Google Shares Fall on 4Q Revenue Warning

Google Shares Slip As Co. Warns That Its 4Q Revenue Growth Rate Is Likely to Slow. The Google Inc. company headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.


Sony Pictures Classics nabs Sundance fave "Wackness"

PARK CITY, Utah  - Sony Pictures Classics has picked up North American rights to the Sundance festival's narrative audience award winner, the coming-of-age comedy-drama "The Wackness," in a low-seven-figure deal.


BELGRADE Serbia's education minister was ridiculed in cartoons and pelted with resignation demands on Thursday for ejecting Charles Darwin from school classrooms in favor of Old Testament "creationism.


Ruby on Rails IDE geared to Visual Studio 2008 users

SaphireSteel Software, which helps Microsoft Visual Studio users work with the Ruby on Rails Web framework, launched on Monday a version of its Ruby In Steel IDE embedded with Visual Studio 2008 capabilities.Ruby In Steel Text Edition, priced at $49, is hosted in the Visual Studio 2008 Shell, which enables tools to be built based on the Visual Studio IDE. With Text Edition, developers do not need to have their own copy of Visual Studio as they have with the previously released Ruby In Steel Developer Edition, said Huw Collingbourne, SapphireSteel technology director."We put all our support into Visual Studio so the end-user gets a Ruby-flavored edition of Visual Studio," with its attendant capabilities, Collingbourne said.Use of the Visual Studio Shell gives SapphireSteel a chance to compete with Eclipse-based IDEs, such as CodeGear's 3rdRail, which also is billed as a Rails IDE, SapphireSteel said. But 3rdRail costs $399.Text Edition does not support Microsoft languages like C# or C++, but HTML designer and JavaScript support is included. While lacking the high-performance debugger and IntelliSense code completion capabilities of the $199 Ruby In Steel Developer Edition, Text Edition features both RHTML and embedded Ruby in Rails editing."[Developers] have the choice of which templating system they want to develop in," said Collingbourne.Ruby in Steel Text Edition and tools like it received a thumbs-up from Ruby on Rails founder David Heinemeier Hansson in an e-mail on Monday."I have not used it myself, but I'm very happy to see this growth spurt of new tools dedicated to Ruby on Rails crop up," Hansson said. "Ruby In Steel is particularly interesting to developers coming over from the Microsoft world as Visual Studio is a familiar environment to them. That'll likely ease the transition."Other features in Text Edition include code coloring and folding for focusing on specific parts of code, auto-expand snippets plus a snippet editor, bracket and keyword matching, and code formatting tools.Integrated debugging with step into/over/watch variables is featured; developers can see how variables change.Also offered is customization with alternative color schemes, integrated command prompt and docked interactive Ruby and IRB (Interactive Ruby) consoles. Users also get an all-in-one setup program to install Visual Studio, Ruby, Ruby In Steel, and the MySQL database. Comprehensive documentation and help are offered as well.


Report: Michael Jackson Not 'Manhandled'

LOS ANGELES - The state attorney general's office has concluded that Michael Jackson was not "manhandled" by sheriff's deputies who took him into custody last year on child molestation charges, CBS News reported Sunday.    The findings were contained in a three-page letter Martin A...


Open-source startup rounds out its BI offering

(InfoWorld) - With its latest purchase under its belt, open-source software startup Pentaho will be able to offer a complete business intelligence (BI) suite, according to Richard Daley, the company's chief executive officer. Pentaho announced Tuesday the latest in a string of open-source project buys, with the acquisition of the Weka data mining and predictive analytics project developed by the University of Waikato in New Zealand. The move follows the startup'sÂ previous purchasesÂ of the Mondrian online analytical processing (OLAP) engine, the JFreeReport Java reporting library, and the Kettle extract, transform and load (ETL) project. Customers have told Pentaho that they prefer to be able to access related open-source projects from a single company and not have to worry about a particular project's longevity or dealing with the specific license governing that project's intellectual property, Daley said. Weka provides the final data mining piece for Pentaho toÂ "round out" its BI suite, Daley said. The five core university and researchers in New Zealand who developed Weka will continue to contribute and work on the project. Although Pentaho didn't reveal how much it paid for Weka, Daley said the vendor's several acquisitions have made little dent in the $13 million the company has raised so far in venture capital funding. Developers can continue to use the stand-alone open-source version of Weka under the GNU general public license (GPL). At the same time, Pentaho plans to incorporate the Weka functionality into its BI software and create a commercial version of the product to be renamed Pentaho Data Mining. As with its other open-source project buys, Pentaho is looking to make sure the technologies can "be used by the average human," Daley said, by adding wizards on top of their extensible markup language (XML) interfaces. The vendor is looking to work with partners to expand the Weka technology for use in specific industries including retail, finance and pharmaceuticals, he added. Pentaho has sizeable ambitions, looking to be "the dominant open-source BI player," according to Daley. So far, the start-up doesn't provide customer numbers for its commercial software, but on the open-source side, Pentaho saw 85,000 downloads of its offerings in August. "We've been staying true to our open-source roots and putting the bulk of our efforts into building products and community," Daley said. "Monetization is about fourth or fifth down the list in terms of our priorities." That focus will change as Pentaho moves into next year and looks to compete more directly with proprietary vendors, notably Cognos and Business Objects and other open-source BI players like JasperSoft. The addition of Weka's data mining capabilities will enable Pentaho to measure up against other closed-source vendors such as SPSS and SAS Institute. "We're built to be operational BI, so it's very easy to embed us into applications," Daley said. Users can run the full-blown Pentaho BI suite or opt to use a single BI component. He looks forward to consolidation in the BI arena as rumors continue to circulate that IBM will acquire Cognos and Oracle will pick up Business Objects. "We'll end up being the only alternative to Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, and SAP," Daley said.


Seiko Epson Corp. is developing a flying robot that looks like a miniature helicopter and is about the size of a giant bug. The company hopes it'll prove handy for security, disaster rescue and space exploration.


"I think the start was very mixed," said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting and investment banking firm in New York.


Will Young and Lemar are among the winners at the Digital Music Awards 2004.


A naked US man is rescued from the jaws of an alligator in the middle of the night by Florida deputies.


SHIITE militiamen loyal to radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr offered today to surrender heavy and medium weapons in return for the release of prisoners and a role in Iraq's political process, a spokesman for Sadr said.


From the Underworld of Jamaica to the London Stage

The experimental film The Harder They Come has made a remarkable journey from reggae-infused cult classic to modern day musical


Google acquires Web media distributor Feedburner

Google Inc.  said on  Friday it is acquiring Feedburner Inc., bolstering the Internet  advertising leader's capacity to distribute both media and  advertising to blogs via Web syndication technology.


Southampton boss Harry Redknapp has spelt out the stark reality of his sideÂ´s plight this season - a full-blown relegation scrap.


Super Roma, spettacolo e gol Milan battuto: è finale

All'Olimpico i giallorossi piegano i rossoneri 3-1 (gol di Mancini, Perrotta e Pizarro, per gli ospiti Gilardino) e contenderanno la Coppa Italia all'Inter, virtualmente già qualificata


Ricerca Demos, guidano protesta autonomi e giovani


Hospital Chain Accepts Buyout by a Partnership for $4.7 Billion

Triad Hospitals, under pressure from its biggest stockholder to raise its share price, agreed yesterday to be acquired by CCMP Capital Advisors and a Goldman Sachs unit for $4.7 billion.


An Ex-Member Calls Detainee Panels Unfair

A military officer and former member of a Pentagon unit that decided to indefinitely imprison some detainees from Afghanistan and Iraq has said in a sworn affidavit that the process of reviewing their cases was "fundamentally flawed" and that the results were influenced by pressure from superiors...


New York. E' stato bocciato sia dal governo iracheno, sia dai comandanti militari americani il piano saudita per la creazione di una forza composta unicamente da cittadini provenienti da paesi islamici a cui


Trickle of Funds Frustrates Iraqi Ministers

Fifty-seven nations and international organizations have concluded a two-day meeting in Japan devoted to raising funds for rebuilding Iraq.


A mistake in Women's Wear Daily causes a photographer for The New York Times to have a case of dÃ©jÃ  vu.


The European Commission is set to announce that Turkey is ready to begin negotiations on joining the EU.


Dollar Gets a Reprieve From Its Steep Losses

Traders expect the dollar's rebound to be short-lived because of persistent concerns about the United States' huge trade and budget deficits.


Addio alle Â«business unitÂ», scelti i nuovi manager. Per la prima volta c'Ã¨ una donna. TORINO - Le redini sono ora nelle sue mani: l'austriaco Herbert Demel, amministratore delegato dal 15 novembre, dirige


Two inmates escape from prison by scaling a fence with a homemade ladder.


African Union-sponsored talks on the conflict in Sudan's western Darfur region have stalled over the crucial issue of disarmament.


Russia hints may withdraw radar offer to U.S.

Russia hinted on Saturday that a  proposed deal with the United States over the use of Russian  radar stations as an alternative to building part of a U.S.  missile defense system in eastern Europe, may not be reached.


Life & style: Survey contradicts rise of ethical consumption and increasing concerns over size of carbon footprints.


The government has quietly scrapped its plan for a General Diploma recognising GCSE achievement.


Bombardier wins US$52-million order for 20 trams in Dresden, Germany

MONTREAL (CP) - Bombardier Transportation has won a $52-million-US order for 20 railway trams in Dresden, Germany.


Somali attacks kill 5, Islamist opposes peace force

A senior Islamist leader on Friday rejected the prospect of African peacekeepers for Somalia, as fresh violence in the capital killed five civilians and underscored the continued threat in the war-ravaged country.


Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - The Seattle Mariners have found their slugging first baseman, as they agreed to terms Wednesday with free agent Richie Sexson on a four-year contract.


Nelson returns to coach struggling Warriors

Don Nelson was unveiled as new head   coach of the Golden State Warriors in Oakland on Wednesday,   returning to a team that has not made the playoffs since he   left 12 years ago.


Yukos threatens to sue advisers on purchase of Yugansk

The legal battle over the future of Yukos, the troubled Russian oil giant, intensified yesterday as first Deutsche Bank filed to dismiss Yukos' claim of bankruptcy protection in the US and then


Blasts rock 5 Christian churches in Iraq

Predawn explosions yesterday ripped through five empty Christian churches in the Iraqi capital, which by nightfall also was the scene of the crashes of two US helicopters, which killed two soldiers and wounded two others.


Cases Without Borders: Food Scarcity and H.I.V. Interwoven in Uganda

Staying uninvolved while interviewing participants for a study about the effect of food shortages on H.I.V. treatment is often difficult, one researcher finds.


Blu-ray provides price cut agony to HD DVD device sales

Sonyâs announcement this week of a new Blu-ray device in time for the Summer season in the US is more about stopping people going out and buying a HD DVD player, than making more sales of its existing device.â¦


By Nina Culver, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.  Feb. 24--Lent is a time of reflection and preparation before Easter and several Spokane Valley churches plan to host weekly Bible studies or special worship services to help people in their contemplation.


The Scottish Football Association hope to unveil Walter Smith as the new Scotland manager at 1pm today. SFA chief executive David Taylor arrived at Hampden Park this morning ahead of the 10am board meeting


Legendary actress Diane Keaton is desperate to find love but can't find any man who wants to be with her.


US Troops Kill Iraq Civilians in Botched Strikes

U.S. troops targeted by a roadside bomb  mistakenly killed two Iraqi policemen and two bystanders hours  after an American warplane bombed the wrong house, exacting a  heavy civilian toll, Iraqi officials said.


The Mozilla Foundation has released version 1.0 of its Firefox browser, an open-source product that has generated lofty expectations that it will offer real competition to Microsoft's ubiquitous Internet Explorer.


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Video game makers are intent on winning the hearts and cash of those that prefer trivia, puzzles, mysteries, music or virtual zaniness to animated warfare.


New Orleans tornado kills one, injures 19

One person was killed and at least 19 people were injured on Tuesday when a tornado swept through New Orleans neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.


Straw welcomes Iraqi disarmament, grieves for Bigley

British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw welcomed a disarmament deal with radical cleric Moqtada Sadr, calling it a model for how violence-scarred Iraq can be stabilized before January elections.


Il numero uno di Air France incontra Prato e Padoa-Schioppa


com Staff. Following Friday's trade involving the MetroStars and San Jose Earthquakes for defender Jeff Agoos, Metros general maanger Nick Sakiewicz took time to answer questions regarding his newest acquisition.


Online sales continue to rise, up 23.1% from a year ago

AUGUST 20, 2004  - While they're still only a tiny portion of overall US retail sales, retail online sales continued to rise in the second quarter to $15.


New DVDs: Absolute Artifice: A Movie Star of the Old School

More than 30 years after her death, Joan Crawford continues to exert a fascination that has little or nothing to do with her gifts as an actress, a fact that is one working definition of the term âmovie star.â


Shares in GlaxoSmithKline fall after it issues a profit warning on the back of falling demand for a key drug.


Pope John Paul II on Sunday moved five Catholics closer to sainthood, including Austria's last reigning emperor and a German nun whose graphic visions of Christ's suffering helped inspire the blockbuster movie "The Passion of the Christ."


The ground-level reality of show-business magic is the ability to spin a spellbinding yarn anytime, anywhere. Elaine Stritch has it at her fingertips.


Tre soluzioni: vendita, spin-off o maggiore integrazione


Stolen Suitcase That Held Beatle Memorabilia Recovered By Police

Police in Little Rock have recovered a stolen suitcase that had been stolen from George Harrison's sister while she was donating Beatles memorabilia to Bill Clinton's presidential library.


The retailer grows up in the quarter but may disappoint in the next period.


Leader Hezbollah guida una processione per l'Ashura a Beirut


Cubs go down fighting -- among themselves

Now the Chicago Cubs are really getting beat up -- by each other.


There's been a lot of gossip about the upcoming Google browser and its possible impact on Microsoft. It's hard to predict what will happen, but it won't surprise me if an all-out war between Google and Microsoft ensues.


Mosca, 18:26 - VOLLEY, EUROPEI: TRIONFO SPAGNA, RUSSIA KO AL TIE BREAK

La Spagna ha vinto l'Europeo maschile di pallavolo battendo in finale, a Mosca, la Russia 3-2 (25-18...


Treasury Secretary Snow Will Stay in Job -W.House

Ending weeks of speculation, President Bush on Wednesday asked Treasury Secretary John Snow to stay in his job and Snow agreed to do so, the White House said.


Hamas calls on followers to vote in elections

Hamas published newspaper ads Tuesday calling on its followers to vote in upcoming Palestinian elections, the first sign that the Islamic terrorist group is making the historic vote a high priority.


ABC 7 Medical: African-Americans and Heart Failure

TONIGHT A MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. SCIENTISTS SAY A NEW DRUG SHOWS PROMISE OF NEARLY DOUBLING A PERSON'S CHANCES OF SURVIVING HEART FAILURE.


By ALLEN THOMAS  CATHLAMET - A Columbia River commercial fisherman has been sentenced to 160 hours of community service, fined almost $2,400 and lost his vessel and nets after pleading guilty to having six endangered wild spring chinook salmon and one oversize sturgeon.


In a major strategy shift, the Cambridge foundation that plans to provide laptop computers to poor children around the globe is asking wealthy individuals and corporations to help pick up the tab by purchasing hundreds or thousands of the machines.


LONDON: It was a case of as you were at the top of the English Premier-ship with all top four clubs recording victories yesterday.


Avoiding First C-Section Should Be Priority, New Research ...

Women seeking a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) have an increased risk of complications that require hospital management and will benefit from in-hospital care provided by midwife/obstetrician teams, according to new research published in the November


New York, 08:50 - TENNIS, US OPEN: AVANZANO PENNETTA E SCHIAVONE

Roberta Vinci è stata battuta al primo turno dell'Us Open, ultima prova dello Slam. L'azzurra...


New flu drugs possible, but years away: experts

Influenza viruses are quickly evolving resistance to the few drugs on the market that fight them, but there are weaknesses that could be exploited, experts told a conference on Tuesday.


Tom Ridge, the first US Homeland Security Secretary, announced his resignation on Tuesday. At a new conference in the afternoon, Ridge said he informed President George W


BRITISH hostage Ken Bigley, kidnapped in Baghdad 22 days ago, has reportedly been beheaded by the Tawhid and Jihad group led by al-Qa'ida operative Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.


Treating Muscular Dystrophy with Stem Cells

Scientists have developed a way to produce a pure source of muscle cells, a technique that might one day prove useful for treating muscle-related diseases.


Four fifths of Iraq's foreign debts are to be written off, under a deal reached at the weekend. The country's interim government has been complaining that the level of its debt is hampering its reconstruction.


EC balks at MS pricing, loses Swift to the US

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Russian Siege Sparks World Horror, Solidarity

Tragic, despicable, inhumane, cowardly, barbaric, evil, and astonishing -- the deaths of a hundred or more people including children in a siege in Russia sparked strong words for the hostage-takers from world leaders.


Pixelmator, a Core Image-based image editing software package for the Mac, is now available for download.


Frankie Dettori rides odds-on favourite Authorized in Saturday's Epsom Derby.