Rebels snatch 6 tourists at beach, officials say

The same leftist rebels that released two long-held hostages three days ago have kidnapped six people from a tourist group at a remote beach on Colombia's Pacific coast, a spokeswoman for the Colombian navy said Monday.


More people live in Los Angeles County than in the state of Michigan.


Microsoft adCenter Contextual Advertising Heating Up JenSense has the scoop on the Microsoft answer to Google AdSense and Yahoo Publisher Network, Microsoft ContentAds beta. Jen says that Microsoft is looking for a few good advertisers who are interested in testing out the contextual ads on Microsoft’s BIG MONEY channels; “Selected advertisers just received invitations to participate [...]


When BT announced its first EU1bn contract for enterprise global services - with Unilever, the consumer goods giant - in 2002, to some it marked a sea change in how telecoms operators were serving corporate customers.


Woody Allen says new film reflects tragedy of life

How far would you go to get rich quick  or clear a mountain of debt?


Su tutte la nuova Mondeo SW e l'inedita Opel Astra 2007


Although Motorola Inc. announced it is cutting 1,000 jobs at its facilities worldwide, Chandler economic development officials Tuesday said the city should not see a negative impact at the company's two sites.


Congressional Gold Medal recipients from 1776 to present:


An obscure government website that became an Internet conflagration


NASA Expert in New Space: Broward's 2007 Senior Volunteer of the Year is a Former NASA Engineer Who Loves to Share His Passion for Science With Students

By Diana Moskovitz, The Miami Herald  May 27--After years as a NASA engineer, Earl Driscoll left the space program and never looked back. He was content taking over the family janitorial business -- a job where his mistakes didn't cost lives.


Next President Could Get to Reshape High Court

The winner of the presidential election could reshape the Supreme Court and could have a long-lasting impact on important issues such as abortion, gay marriages and church-state separation.


Murder-Suicide Brings Scrutiny to Church

The crewcut young man stares into the video camera and recites a plan to kill his mother, her husband — and anybody else affiliated with The Family International, a church with roots in the sexual revolution of the 1960s.


Dumbledore brave, brilliant; why not gay: Rowling

J.K. Rowling, whose Harry Potter series made her the first billionaire author, said on Tuesday she was surprised at the fuss surrounding her announcement the boy wizard's head teacher, Albus Dumbledore, was gay.


The Newest Hope ; Marriage of Necessity Just Might Work Out

NEW YORK - The TV lights were on, the cameras rolled and the symphony of cameras flashing in his face blinded Pedro Martinez - but not for long.


The troubled electronics maker, already reeling from a string of embarrassing manufacturing glitches, takes another hit. Now Toshiba is recalling 340,000 Sony-made laptop batteries because they might fail to recharge.


Japan's Long Run of Deflation Is Expected to End Next Year

Japan's central bank said on Friday that consumer prices would turn higher in 2005, if only by a sliver, heralding a possible end to the deflation that has plagued the nation for more than five years.


Ivorian TV urges protesters angry at the dumping of toxic material to give doctors access to the waste sites.


Tycho: The recently conducted Xfire chat has now been collated into this easy to digest transcript. In case you wanted to digest it. In addition, the latest page of our insane Prey project has now gone online. Just click the link on the left, for "We Have Visitors."  Also! Your mom is trying to get a hold of you. You should give her a call.(CW)TB


Spiritual Journey Guides an Imposing Jets Tackle

Sione Pouha, a defensive tackle with the Jets, learned about determination and perseverance on a two-year mission for the Mormon Church.


The mystery of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) may have gotten a little less murky: British researchers say a high level of a protein in a developing fetus corresponds


David Whelan, the founder of JJB Sports, sells his 29% holding in the sporting goods firm for Â£190m.


Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Sunday that Osama bin Laden is "definitely" in the region and eventually will be caught, even though American and Pakistani generals admit the trail is cold.


The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) said that it will hold a lunchtime press conference on Tuesday to discuss the controversial public spat between its leader Zwelinzima Vavi and the African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson


An oil company controlled by the Russian government said that it had bought the company that had won Sunday's auction for the largest subsidiary of Yukos.


Tubes, Pump and Fragile Hope Keep a Baby's Heart Beating

In a move to save an infant, doctors sought a device they had never tried before: a miniaturized pump called the Berlin Heart.


High Co-Pays Cause Seniors to Go Without  Meds

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors enrolled in Medicare plans that charge higher co-pays for brand name or non-preferred medications fill almost 15 percent fewer prescriptions than their peers who have a flat co-pay for all prescription medications, a new study finds.


The Claim: Too Much Cola Can Cause Kidney Problems

When it comes to kidney problems, is there a difference between colas and other kinds of soda?


Also: UN warning on e-waste 'mountain.' Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


US Secretary of State Colin Powell has arrived in the Middle East for talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials, saying the White House is determined to capitalise on a new opportunity for peace.


Japan's Cabinet on Thursday approved a plan to keep Japanese troops in Iraq for another year, the trade minister said.


AUSTIN, Texas — The most massive black hole in the universe tips the cosmic scales at 18 billion times more massive than the sun, astronomers suggest today at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society.


Snooping on users Facebook 'staff perk' - claim

See who's interested in whom, says Valleywag Facebook staff can not only look at any profile on the site, they can also see which other profiles that user has been looking at.â¦


The pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to settle consumer fraud charges by posting online both negative and positive results from its clinical drug trials, a practice that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said should have been made


A designer as CEO: Should Jonathan Ive become Apple's next leader?

Nope, Steve Jobs shows no signs of retiring any time soon, but Jess McMullin, who runs the great Business plus Design blog, thinks ahead and preemptively wraps his head around Apple's succession planning.


Death Toll Climbs to Near 50 As Gales Fuel Fires in Greece

ZAHARO, Greece, Aug. 25 -- Fires pushed by gale-force winds tore through more parched forests, swallowed villages and scorched the edges of Athens on Saturday, with ashes raining onto the Acropolis. The death toll rose to at least 49 as the government declared a nationwide state of emergency.


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has embarked on one of the more ambitious fundraising efforts, with a goal of raising $15 million by the end of March and amassing more than $75 million before 2008.


President hitting Western states in pre-debate campaign swing

President Bush criticized Democratic challenger John Kerry on Monday for suggesting that the anti-terror battle should reduce terrorists to "a nuisance" from the current full-time crisis.


Gestori dei locali rifiutano di fare i gendarmi


Romanians vote for president to replace Iliescu

BUCHAREST  - Romanians rang the end of an era as they voted for a president to succeed Ion Iliescu and lead them into the European Union, hoping the change will also spell an end to rampant poverty and graft.


HIV Found in More U.S. Gay, Bisexual Men

The number of newly diagnosed HIV  infections in gay and bisexual men has risen in many U.S.  states, according to a federal study on Wednesday which stoked  concerns AIDS may be poised for a resurgence in the country.


Two men are released by anti-terror police who have been searching a number of sites in the South East.


Iraq revokes security contractor license after shootout

Iraq announced on Monday it had withdrawn the license of a U.S. security firm and would prosecute employees it said were involved in a Baghdad shooting in which 11 people were killed.


The Duke of York criticises Bush administration for failing to listen to Britain on post-invasion tactics


A photo of a child in Morocco is to be studied by experts examining the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.


Forest drug tops Lilly's in depression trial

Forest Laboratories Inc.'s   Lexapro proved more effective than Eli Lilly and Co.'s   newer antidepressant Cymbalta in treating moderate to severe  depression in a small head-to-head study of the two medicines,  Forest said on Wednesday.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran's military

Ratcheting up the pressure on Tehran, the United States on Thursday designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a proliferator of weapons of mass destruction and its elite Qods force a supporter of terrorism.


Phil Johnson was a candidate for the Nuggets' coaching job in 2002, when it went to Jeff Bzdelik. Now that Bzdelik is gone, maybe the Nuggets are having second thoughts.


Dopo prima ora entrati circa 4.500 mezzi in centro a Milano


China Demands Canadian Embassy Hand Over Alleged N. Korean Asylum ...

China is calling on Canadian diplomats to hand over 44 people believed to be North Korean asylum seekers. The group stormed into the Canadian Embassy in the Chinese capital on Wednesday.


Closings and Cancellations Top Advice on Flu Outbreak

Officials said the measures would greatly disrupt public life, but argued that they would provide the time needed to produce vaccines and would save lives.


Economic View: How to Avoid Recession? Let the Fed Work

Just as patients should avoid doctors who recommend radical surgery for every ailment, voters should be wary of politicians eager to treat every economic ill.


Female suicide bombers shatter Baghdad calm

Suicide vests, not car bombs, are latest shift in Al Qaeda tactics in Iraq, says US general.


Casini: "Governo appeso al pallottoliere, voteremo contro"La Cdl boccia la proposta del tavolo unico sulla legge elettorale                                             Berlusconi: "Prodi? Una povera anima" L'opposizione fa muro: discorso deludente


9/13/04 - TERRORIST BOMBING IN INDONESIA

Terrorists set off a bomb at the Australian embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. At least nine people were killed and one-hundred-eighty wounded.


NATO warns U.S. missile defense could divide allies

NATO's secretary-general has warned that a proposed U.S. missile defense system risks splitting the alliance between those the program would protect and those it would not, the Financial Times reported on Monday.


Anger Over a Plan to Title a Record With an Epithet

The rapper Nas and Universal draw fire from a state assemblyman and civil rights activists.


Australia win toss, bat in first test v India

â¢ Cricket-Logie's contract as Windies coach terminated October 5, 2004 16:19:02 LONDON, Oct 5  - West Indies coach Gus Logie has had his contract with the team "terminated by mutual consent", the West Indies Cricket Board has said.


Kapfenberg, 22:23 - CALCIO, LAZIO: 2-0 AL KAPFENBERG

Seconda uscita stagionale e seconda vittoria per la Lazio, che a Kapfenberg ha battuto per 2-0 (0-0)...


Musings about what might Apple announce at Macworld in January.


Confusion Over Arafat, Palestinians Prepare Burial

Palestinians looked to their leadership to lift confusion over Yasser Arafat's fate in a French hospital on Wednesday as preparations gathered pace to bury the icon of the fight for a state. Arafat, 75, suffered a brain hemorrhage on Tuesday at the hospital where he was flown from the West Bank on Oct. 29 and had lain in a coma. Officials insisted in public that he was alive, though aides said privately that he was dead.


WORKERS on London's underground railway today averted New Year's Eve travel chaos by calling off a planned strike after reaching a deal with managers over hours, pay and conditions, a union spokesman said.


Couric Leads CBS to Weekly News Win, but Newscast Drops to 3rd on Monday

By David Bauder THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  NEW YORK -- Katie Couric led the "CBS Evening News" to its first weekly ratings win in more than five years but her honeymoon may be short -- she slipped to third place on Monday.


Earlier this year, Wada Farms, which grow more than a billion potatoes a year, dramatically changed the labeling on its packaging.


Gap Inc.  said on Thursday that sales at stores open at least a year fell 4 percent in February.


American Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways  doubled their fuel surcharges to $40 from $20 on domestic roundtrip tickets over the weekend, matching a move by Continental Airlines  last week.


Another run-up in oil prices, some earnings warnings and anxiety over Tuesday's Federal Reserve meeting have stocks slipping in early trading Monday.


After four launch delays in as many days, a rocket carrying a spy satellite blasted off Tuesday.


Pierre Salinger, JFK Press Secretary, Dead -Post

Pierre Salinger, who was press  secretary to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson,  died of a heart attack on Saturday at a hospital near his home  in Le Thor, France, his wife told The Washington Post.


Schwarzenegger mulling warning about wireless Internet piggybackers

A proposed law mandating that makers of wireless Internet gear warn buyers to protect against unauthorized access was on the desk of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.


Hidenao Nakagawa tapped for Japan LDP No.2 post: NHK

Japan's prime minister-in-waiting Shinzo   Abe on Monday chose party heavyweight Hidenao Nakagawa as   secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the   party's No. 2 post and its de facto campaign manager as the LDP   prepares for a critical upper house election next summer,   public broadcaster NHK reported.


Abbas sets conditions for Gaza talks with Hamas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejected demands on Wednesday by Hamas rivals for control of the breached Gaza-Egypt border and told the Islamist group to "end its coup in Gaza".


Bomb kills at least 64 in Baghdad markets

Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric urged followers on Monday not to seek revenge against Sunni Arabs on the first anniversary of a Shi'ite shrine bombing that has pitched the country to the brink of civil war.


World champion Shaheen hands Games hammer blow

Qatar's build-up to the three-billion-dollar Asian Games was overshadowed when their million dollar man Saif Saaeed Shaheen pulled out.


US stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with beaten down shares offering bargains to investors and oil producer stocks bolstered by crude oil prices breaking through the $50 a barrel mark.


Alleged U.S. Deserter Jenkins Surrenders

Saluting and standing at attention, accused U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins surrendered to U.S. military authorities Saturday to face charges that he left his army unit in 1965 and defected to North Korea.


Homeland Security's Automated Targeting System tracks all international travelers and ranks their risks, secretly storing the results for four decades. And it's been going on for years. In 27B Stroke 6.


World powers to work on new U.N. resolution on Iran

World powers agreed on Monday to work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear program but remained committed to seeking a negotiated solution, British officials said.


Hamas forces deploy ahead of expected Gaza meetings

Security forces from the Hamas Islamist movement took up positions in the Gaza Strip on Friday ahead of possible rallies by the rival Fatah faction, in defiance of a ban imposed after clashes in recent weeks.


Peacekeepers bring calm to south Lebanon

Three months into their mission of enforcing a cease-fire, U.N. peacekeepers have succeeded so far in keeping the peace at an Israeli-Lebanon border that previously had been a Mideast flashpoint for decades.


No Place to Hide tells how a nationwide obsession with preventing a terrorist attack has drawn lobbyists, cutting-edge technologists and government officials into a new industry. By Ryan Singel.


There were protesters as President Bush landed Monday in this seaside city for a visit — but they were far outnumbered by Colombians thankful for the aid Washington has poured into their country to combat drug trafficking and guerrillas.


The announcement of an effective malaria vaccine announced this week could become a life saver in areas of the world where deadly malaria claims millions of lives each year.


LONDONâBritish Prime Minister Tony Blair undergoes a procedure to correct heart palpitations today - hours after dramatically announcing that he wants to serve no more than a third term in office.


Americans Throng Cape Town Consulate to Vote

Americans turned out in the hundreds to cast absentee ballots in Cape Town Tuesday, taking consular officials by surprise and indicating high expatriate interest in the U.S. presidential election.


Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian says he plans to make a key announcement that he hopes will improve the island's relations with China.


âKite Runnerâ Boys Are Sent to United Arab Emirates

After months of worrying and diplomatic wrangling, the movie studio that is releasing âThe Kite Runnerâ has whisked to safety four young actors.


Probe: Homeland Security computers hacked

Hackers compromised dozens of Department of Homeland Security computers, moving sensitive information to Chinese-language Web sites, congressional investigators said Monday.


Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Anaheim Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The win pulled Anaheim within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race.


Indonesian volcano erupts on North Sulawesi

A volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi island erupted Thursday, sending ash raining down on at least one village and spewing smoke about 1,500 metres into the air, an official said.


Sen. John McCain stumbled in the first elections since becoming the apparent Republican nominee for president, losing the Kansas caucuses as another round of states voted Saturday.


Bangladesh government offers reward to catch grenade attackers

The Bangladeshi government has announced a 160,000-dollar reward in a bid to catch the assailants who killed 20 people and injured hundreds in a grenade attack on an opposition rally last weekend.


Suspected London car bomb could have killed, injured

A suspected car bomb found in central London was packed with nails and petrol and could have caused "significant injury and loss of life" if it had exploded, British police said Friday.


European shares rose sharply on Friday,  driven by news of a U.S.-Chinese stake in mining giant Rio  Tinto, while currency and bond markets focused on pending U.S.  jobs data as a guide to the state of its world-leading economy.


Neglected baby gorilla treated in German hospital

A baby gorilla neglected by her mother was heading for a new home on Monday after undergoing emergency treatment for dehydration and hypothermia in a German hospital. via Earth Times


China to press N. Korea on nuclear standoff

SEOUL -- China has pledged to try to revive talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear programs after the isolated, Stalinist state's declaration that it has atomic weapons and is boycotting disarmament negotiations.


Birmingham, 13:37 - TENNIS, WTA BIRMINGHAM: SANTANGELO FUORI IN SEMIFINALE

Mara Santangelo è stata eliminata in semifinale al torneo Wta di Birmingham ($ 200.000 &#8211...


Iraq Gives Rebels in Najaf Hours to Give Up

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraq's defense minister gave  Shi'ite militiamen in the holy city of Najaf hours to surrender  on Wednesday, saying troops were preparing for a major assault.


Many meteor showers tend to disappoint, but the annual Geminid shower is relatively reliable. And this year's version, which peaks tonight, is expected to be a great one.


A look at how independents compare to Republicans and Democrats, according to Associated Press-Ipsos polling conducted this summer.


Running back Corey Dillon won't be returning to the Patriots, but fullback Heath Evans will be in the fold. The team and Evans have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, according to a league source.


International Hockey Federation sent a formal invitation on Tuesday asking India to take part in this year's Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Pakistan following Australia's withdrawal from the event on security grounds.


Novell Zenworks aims to manage virtualization

(InfoWorld) - Novell is expandingÂ its Zenworks software lineupÂ to span from the desktop to the data center, unveiling three new products and an update to another tool. The rollout announced Tuesday included Zenworks Virtual Machine Management, which the company said will work in data centers using disparate virtualization systems, including ones from VMware Inc., XenSource and Microsoft. Novell also introduced Zenworks High-Performance Computing (HPC) Management, which manages Java applications and distributes workloads for parallel execution, and Zenworks Orchestrator for overall policy-based automation. Also Tuesday, the company introduced Zenworks 7.5 Asset Management, which provides information about IT assets including Windows Vista and Novell's Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. Even as hardware and software virtualization has cut costs and increased flexibility, data centers have been sprawling and their overall cost is going up, said Joe Wagner, general manager of Novell's system and resource management business unit, on a conference call Tuesday. Enterprises need tools to simplify, automate, manage and secure their systems, he said. Novell, once king of the network-management hill, is struggling with tough competition and under fire from the open-source community forÂ a recent technology and support deal with Microsoft. A possible delisting from the Nasdaq also looms amid an ongoing review of stock-option grants. By aiming to make sense of virtualization, the company may tap into a growing trend. Zenworks Virtual Machine Management is the first product of its kind for heterogenous virtual machine environments, Wagner said. The HPC Management tool can move large volumes of data to remote locations where resources are available to process it. Under the Orchestrator software, the product line can use policies to schedule jobs, reserve resources and change priorities on the fly when needed, according to Novell. The product announcements don't change Novell'sÂ relationship with Virtual Iron Software, said Alan Murray, Novell's vice president of product management. Earlier this year, Novell began providing support and application certification for Virtual Iron's virtualization and management software in Suse Linux. Novell's new products will interoperate with Virtual Iron's and the relationship is ongoing, he said. Zenworks 7.5 Asset Management is available now for $33 per user or managed device. The new products announced Tuesday will be available in early December, and pricing for them will be disclosed at that time, Novell said.


Ex-CIA official indicted over agency contracts

The CIA's former No. 3 official and a defense contractor were indicted on Tuesday on charges stemming from a federal contracts investigation that landed former Republican congressman Randy Cunningham in jail.


Brian McCann homers and drove in four runs off Curt Schilling, who endures his first strikeout-free start since 1993 in Atlanta's 9-4 victory over Boston.


The dollar held near a record low against  the euro on Friday after the currency succumbed the previous  day to weak U.S. economic data including disappointing housing  figures.


Mall Story Flares into News Arena but Quickly Fades

By Scott D. Pierce Deseret Morning News  When an 18-year-old walked into Trolley Square and started shooting on Monday evening, it quickly became huge news locally, big news nationally and also news around the world.  The BBC covered it. So did Swedish radio.


Lenders want a place in your kid's wallet. Maybe you should let them in.


Shares of Apple Computer Inc.   on Wednesday fell to an eight-month low after a Wall Street  analyst said updated versions of the popular iPod digital music  player may be delayed.


Milano, 19:05 - CICLISMO, GIRO 2007; SIMONI: SALITE DURISSIME

"E' un Giro molto aperto, con arrivi in salita molto duri non solo per velocisti come Petacchi ma a...


Two US soldiers were killed and another was wounded in Afghanistan Wednesday in a blast caused by an improvised explosive device. The incident occurred in central Afghan


Study Shows Marathons Arenât Likely to Kill You

The risk of dying on a marathon course is twice as high if you drive it than if you run it, researchers in Canada have found.


It's just one win, but Joe Klein says January 3rd, 2008 may mark the end of the politics of race  -  and baby boomers


Google set to challenge Microsoft's office monopoly

Not great software, but certainly good enough Comment Google is now head-to-head with Microsoft in the Office Apps market, as you may have guessed from the recent Google Apps announcement. What you get from Google is word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, chat, web page creation, and email.â¦


Corel Corporation acquires Jasc Software

Corel Corporation has expanded its software portfolio with the acquisition of Jasc Software, which produces the Paint Shop family of image editing and digital photography programs.


Nervous OPEC oil producers on Wednesday  sized up how fast this week's ministerial meeting should rein  in a supply surge that has helped cut crude prices by a quarter  in barely six weeks.


Life & style: Summer salads are all very well, but sometimes a hot day calls for indulgence. Nigel Slater revels in the tongue-tingling combination of cream and berry.


It shapes up as a late-November treat: San Antonio at Utah, coming next week. The Spurs haven't lost on the road. The Jazz are nearly perfect no matter where they play.


Pakistani commando killed blasting mosque school wall

Pakistani commandos raided the compound of a mosque on Sunday where militants are holding out, blasting holes in a perimeter wall in the hope hundreds of women and children can escape, the military said.


Sep. 10th, 2004 -- Michael Eisner has seen his shares of ups and downs as the head of the Walt Disney Company. He led the company through some of the greatest increases in profit the company had ever seen.


Nike pulls 'inappropriate' advert in Australia

Sports manufacturer Nike withdrew an advert featuring young girls trying to impress a male tennis coach from Australian television after morals groups complained it trivialised paedophilia.


Apple TV and iPhone both gain YouTube access

Apple announced Wednesday that its promised software update to the Apple TV has been released; the update enables Apple TV users to watch video from the popular YouTube Web site. What’s more, Apple revealed that when it ships on June 29th, the iPhone will include a special YouTube viewing application too.


Nucor Raises Forecast, Payout, Sets Split

Nucor Corp. NUE.N, one of the top  U.S. steelmakers, raised its quarterly profit forecast as much  as 44 percent on Thursday due to surging steel prices, sending  its shares to more than 20-year highs.


Iran lawmakers approve uranium enrichment

"Death to America!" chanted Iranian lawmakers after a unanimous vote Sunday to allow their government to resume uranium enrichment activities.


Opera, Firefox Bug Could Reveal Web Travels

A flaw in the way the Firefox and Opera browsers handle an image file could allow an attacker to see what Web sites a person has visited.


Why the actress does a great job in Jhalak Dikhlajaa.


The Northwestern University team had previously shown patients with back pain had decreased activity in the same brain region called the thalamus.


The Nets lose forward Richard Jefferson for the rest of the season after the Olympian suffers a ruptured ligament in his left wrist.


Nelly's Twin Releases Showcase Two Styles

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Make no mistake about it: Nelly is  not releasing a double album like his fellow hip-hoppers  OutKast and Jay-Z.


Apple Inc. has agreed to scrap its online pricing policies across Europe for its iTunes music downloads


High-Tech Alliance on Base for a Digital Health Network

Eight of the nation's largest technology companies have agreed to embrace open technology standards as the building blocks for a national health information network.


Il dibattito, spiega il ministro, partira' da ammortizzatori


Milano, 17:47 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: ABBIAMO MERITATO, BENE IL +7 SULLA ROMA

"Il Milan nel primo tempo ha fatto poco per passare in vantaggio, ma Pirlo è stato bravissimo...


Deal of the day: JBL Creature II 3-piece desktop speaker system for $34

Blog: This curvy, futuristic, Harman-made system used to be listed at three times the price.


After Marketing Frenzy, a Tame Release for Vista

Last night at midnight, Microsoft put its latest successor on sale.


The Cleveland Browns released quarterback Jeff Garcia on Monday after an injury-plagued 2004 season.


SYDNEY Westfield Group, the world's largest owner of shopping centers, on Thursday offered Â£585 million, or $1.1 billion, in cash for Elliot Bernerd's Chelsfield, which is building London's largest mall.


Cisco Invests in Mobile Services Start-Up

SoonR, a provider of mobile computer file access and management services, this week received US$9.5 million in Series B funding led by Cisco.


OGGI SU INTERNET/ITALIA -Se somiglieremo al bambinoÂ Roma (Agenzia Fides)  - Ho ascoltato Papa Benedetto che diceva: ÂAl tramonto dei nostri giorni sulla terra, al momento della morte, saremo valutati in base alla nostra somiglianza o meno con il Bambino che sta per nascere nella povera grotta di Betle...


The war in Iraq last night cast a pall over Tony Blair's hopes for using the Labour Party conference in Brighton as the springboard for his ambitions for a third term.


Roma, 16:21 - CALCIO, CCA CONI: RINVIATE UDIENZA MENCUCCI E DELLA VALLE

La Camera di Conciliazione e Arbitrato del Coni ha rinviato ad altra data, su richiesta da parte di ...


A couple are found not guilty of causing the death of a three-year-old boy they planned to adopt.


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


The mail must get through, but sometimes it takes a little time — in this case, 54 years. A letter mailed on Sept. 22, 1950, in Oslo, made it to Halden, less than 55 miles away, this week, the local newspaper Halden Arbeiderbladet reported Thursday.


The cruise line reports a wider fourth-quarter loss and missed estimates.


350 tonnes of explosives looted in Iraq: UN

UNITED NATIONS - Hundreds of tonnes of high explosives are missing and probably looted from a former Iraqi military facility, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Monday.


No more lost luggage? In September, Heathrow Airport will become the largest in Europe to trial RFID-based tags for tracking passenger luggage, comparing accuracy and read rates against their existing barcode-based systems.â¦


Lisbona, 13:11 - CALCIO, PORTOGALLO: JORGE COSTA NUOVO ALLENATORE BRAGA

Jorge Costa è il nuovo allenatore dei portoghesi del Braga, avversari del Parma nei sedicesim...


NEW YORK -- The David and Goliath storyline is not holding up for Game 1 of this American League Division Series. True, when the Minnesota Twins play the New York Yankees it is a one-sided match from the standpoint


At 18, Andrew Orr is one of the youngest farmers in the country. While his friends sit in Macroeconomics 101, he grows corn.


US Army Doctors Had Role in Abu Ghraib Abuse -Lancet

US military doctors working in Iraq collaborated with interrogators in the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison outside Baghdad, an article in the British medical journal The Lancet said on Friday.


The Ohio Supreme Court rejects former Indians outfielder Milton Bradley's appeal of a three-day jail sentence he received after driving away from police who were trying to give him a speeding ticket.


Tim Duncan watched the final agonizing seconds sitting on a cooler near the end of the bench, a place he seemed to spend most of the Olympics.


Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker's four-year contract will not be renewed, team officials announced Monday.


Individuati presunti responsabili uccisione boss Bonanno


Germany's SAP, the world's largest maker of business-management software, reported Thursday a third-quarter rise in revenue and net income, boosted by strong sales in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and continued growth in the U.S.


Australia win the first Test against New Zealand by an innings and 156 runs.


Leaders of a bipartisan panel on Iraq defended their call for a new war strategy Sunday, saying it embraces President Bush's goal of an Iraq government that can defend and sustain itself.


Absentee Votes Worry Officials as Nov. 2 Nears

Officials are worried that the efforts of the political parties to promote absentee balloting could taint the general election.


Madrid, 11:04 - CALCIO, CANNAVARO: INFONDATE VOCI SUL MIO RITORNO IN ITALIA

Fabio Cannavaro si raduna oggi con il Real Madrid con l'obiettivo di prepararsi bene e vincere la Ch...


Putin pledges effective response to U.S. anti-missile plan

President Vladimir Putin criticized Washington's plans for an anti-missile system in Central Europe and said on Thursday Russia would come up with a "highly effective" response.


High court takes 'Bong Hits for Jesus' case

The Supreme Court entered into a free-speech dispute Friday involving a high school student suspended over a "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" banner.


Terry Semel will hand over the reins to Jerry Yang in Yahooâs latest attempt to regain investor confidence.


Five killed, scores hurt as rebels bomb buses in India's northeast

GUWAHATI, India : Five people were killed and scores wounded in northeast India when militants blew up two buses, threw a grenade into a market and triggered twin blasts on a railway track, officials said.


Wall Street and world markets celebrated President Bush's re-election with a solid rally yesterday, surging higher as investors welcomed continuity in Washington, DC, and shrugged off higher oil prices.


Miles of demonstrators carrying anti-Bush placards and chanting "RNC get out of town" and "no more war" flowed past Madison Square Garden on Sunday in a mostly peaceful protest


Two Firms Cleared of Swapping Violations

The makers of two leading file-sharing programs are not legally liable for the songs, movies and other copyright works swapped online by their users, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a stinging blow to the entertainment industry.


Discrepancy Found in Explosives Amounts: ABC News

The amount of conventional explosives missing from an Iraqi storage facility may be substantially less than the 377 tons reported by Iraqi officials, ABC News reported late on Wednesday, citing documents obtained by the network.


Medication errors common in U.S. kids with cancer

Children with cancer often get the  wrong dose of chemotherapy or are given the drug at the wrong  time, and many require treatment because of the errors, U.S.  researchers said on Friday.


A Year Into Job, WNET President Seeks a Heightened Urgency

Neal Shapiro hasnât been shy about putting his at times unorthodox stamp on WNET and his own team in place.


'Incredibles' Freezes Out 'Polar' at Box Office

The hit superhero cartoon "The Incredibles" retained its lead at the weekend box office in North America, while the costly Tom Hanks holiday movie "The Polar Express" opened at a distant No. 2, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.


AID agencies attacked the Umited Nations Security Council yesterday for not agreeing to impose tough sanctions against the Sudanese Government if the violence in Darfur is not stopped.


Villarreal, 18:04 - CICLIMO, COMUNITA' VALENCIANA: TERZA TAPPA A BENNATI

Alla Vuelta della Comunità Valenciana, l'italiano Daniele Bennati ha vinto la terza tappa, 15...


Red Hat talks up JBoss middleware for enterprise

Paid beats free Tough talking is a way of life in the airline business, a sector over-stuffed with suppliers teetering on the brink of extinction, and with a reputation for costly and poor service.â¦


ROME -- For more than three centuries, the Jews of Rome were kept behind locked gates in the city's Jewish ghetto, treated as pariahs by the Vatican and the majority Catholic population. Today, Jewish community leaders say, their problem is the opposite one, as the neighborhood's few remaining Jewish residents find themselves being driven out.


UPDATE: Singapore ST Engineering 3Q Net +17% To S$102.1M

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (S63.SG) reported a 17% rise in third-quarter net profit Friday because of stronger earnings from its ship-repair and shipbuilding activities.


Un rialzo inatteso, contro le previsioni di calo dello 0,4%


How Blackwater Sniper Fire Felled 3 Iraqi Guards

BAGHDAD -- Last Feb. 7, a sniper employed by Blackwater USA, the private security company, opened fire from the roof of the Iraqi Justice Ministry. The bullet tore through the head of a 23-year-old guard for the state-funded Iraqi Media Network, who was standing on a balcony across an open traffic...


Campaigning was a family affair for the Obamas on Tuesday Â and the Clintons, Edwardses and Romneys, too.


KUFA, Iraq - A mortar barrage slammed into a mosque filled Iraqis preparing to march on the embattled city of Najaf, killing 27 people and wounding 63 here Thursday hours before the nation's top Shiite cleric was expected to arrive in area with a peace initiative.    The attack on the main mosque in Kufa - just a few miles from Najaf - dampened renewed hopes for a rapid resolution to the three-week crisis in Najaf...


Tel Aviv, 22:18 - CALCIO, COPPA UEFA: MACCABI HAIFA-ESPANYOL 0-0

Maccabi Haifa e Espanyol hanno pareggiato 0-0 (0-0) nel match di andata degli ottavi di finale di Co...


Material-Turned-Spiritual Madonna Coming to Israel

Fresh from her acclaimed  "Re-Invention" tour, pop idol Madonna embarks on Wednesday on a  spiritual pilgrimage to Israel to practice her newfound faith  in the mystical Jewish Kabbalah.


Breasts, Violas and Tulips: Alt Predictions for 2008

Who's afraid of looking foolish if their precious, penny-ante prophecies don't come true? Weaklings, that's who. Commentary by Lore Sjöberg.


Aristide Denies Ties to Violence in Haiti and Calls for Dialogue

The exiled former president of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, angrily denied accusations on Wednesday that he was fomenting violence in his homeland and accused Haiti's interim leader of brutally suppressing dissent.


"It's almost impossible to get him for negative yardage. He hardly ever loses yardage when he carries the ball.". FOXBORO, Mass.


On the Road: Finally, a Way to Catch a Flight Without Shedding Your Shoes

The T.S.A. has approved a machine that scans air passengersâ shoes, while on their feet, for suspicious metal and signs of potentially explosive material.


Data point to firm seasonal sales growth

Record purchases of gift tokens and online presents drove up preliminary consumer spending estimates in the US on Monday but clouded attempts to predict retail store sales.


If You Want to Test a Nuke, Vienna's Watching

VIENNA, Austria  - Whether big or small, high in  the sky or deep in the ground, if you test a nuclear bomb,  someone in the Austrian capital will find out.


GM sees room to consolidate luxury dealerships

General Motors Corp  will  step up consolidation of dealerships handling its three luxury  brands in a bid to shore up profitability, the automaker's  chief executive said on Saturday.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel angers China with a planned meeting with the Dalai Lama in Berlin.


THE COMPETITION that Rangers love so much finally ended their Old Firm heartache last night, as Shota Arveladze decided a pulsating Scottish League Cup quarter-final in extra-time to record their first win in eight fixtures against Celtic.


WASHINGTON - Chief Justice William Rehnquist may be back on the job next week, although some physicians questioned whether his treatment for thyroid cancer would sideline him longer.


Indian, British scientists working on drug to fight malaria

At least 27 people are reported to have died of malaria in Alindra, India and 293 are seriously ill with the disease which broke out after the heavy rains and floods.


IL CASO. Allestito a Palazzo Chigi il deposito per i doni chepremier e consorte non potranno trattenere. Come da recente decreto                                          E Flavia consegna allo Stato le parure di diamanti e rubini                                                                                di CARMELO LO PAPA


I partiti di Di Pietro e Mastella ancora una volta si distinguono dall'Unionee la maggioranza va sotto anche alla Camera. Un deputato della Rnp non arriva in tempo                                          Idv e Udeur votano con la Cdl Salta la commissione d'inchiesta sul G8


Kerkorian may buy up to 12 million shares of GM

Investor Kirk Kerkorian said he may  consider buying up to 12 million additional shares of General  Motors Corp.  common stock, according to a filing on  Thursday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


MOSCOW, Feb. 14 -- In his valedictory presidential news conference, Vladimir Putin claimed credit for Russia's rise from the ashes, accused the West of reviving Cold War fears and said he hopes for a long tenure as prime minister after he leaves the presidency in May.


America's favorite deep-sea sponge is coming to the surface.


Kemira Develops New Solutions for Reducing Nitrogen Emissions From Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas

The Denoxium product family developed by Kemira (HEX: KRA1V) helps to reduce the nitrogen emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines to a level compliant with the European Union's new strict limit values and to ...


E' rivolta contro il voto E scende in campo anche la Ue

MOSCA, 22 NOVEMBRE 2004 - Il consiglio municipale di Kiev ha chiesto al parlamento dell'Ucraina di non riconoscere il risultato del voto presidenziale: il Comitato Elettorale Centrale ha dato per ora vincente il premier Viktor Yanukovych.


Hundreds rally in Okinawa over U.S. rape charge

About 300 women gathered on Japan's southern island of Okinawa on Tuesday to protest the suspected rape of a 14-year-old girl there by a U.S. Marine, calling for U.S. troops to leave, media reported.


International Soccer Body Suspends Macau

Macau was suspended from international soccer because of political interference by authorities in the former Portuguese colony.


Steve Stricker birdies four of his last five holes Sunday to win the Barclays, his first tournament title in 6 1/2 years and 146 events.


West Indies ended a 25-year wait for a major one-day title by pulling off a dramatic two-wicket victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final against England here at The Oval.


Author lashes out at Japan for dumping princess book

Australian journalist Ben Hills has lashed out at the Japanese government, likening it to North Korea, after a publisher backed down on releasing his biography on Crown Princess Masako.


LONDON/NEW YORK  - British advertising company WPP  WPP.L said on Sunday it has won an auction for U.S. rival  Grey Global GREY.O, with what sources familiar with the  matter said was a cash-and-stock deal worth about $1.34  billion.


'She really aroused the mother-son feeling'

Salim Khan, Shashi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor remember Nirupa Roy.


Spam deluge eclipses virus email threat The number of viruses hitting Irish inboxes has fallen but spam continues to rise, according to figures from IE Internet.â¦


Roger Goodell officially takes over from Paul Tagliabue as NFL commissioner on Friday.


Braves acquire Kolb from Milwaukee; will move Smoltz into rotation

knew they needed help for their rotation. They found it on their own roster in. Eckersley as the only pitchers with seasons of 55 saves and 20 wins.


Scottish-born actress Deborah Kerr dies aged 86

Scottish-born actress Deborah Kerr, best known for her performance as the adulterous wife alongside Burt Lancaster in the 1953 film "From Here to Eternity," has died at age 86.


Five tips to help investors identify stocks that are set to trounce the market.


India gave a cool reception on Tuesday to fresh proposals by Pakistan's president to end a decades-old dispute over Kashmir, saying it expected such ideas to be discussed in an ongoing dialogue and not in the media.


Hiker lived for days; suspect due in court

A young hiker whose body was found in northern Georgia was probably alive for three days before she died from blunt force trauma to the head, an autopsy found, and the man charged with kidnapping her faces a murder charge when he returns today to court.


By The Bellingham Herald, Wash.  Feb. 8--Kristin Crabtree has joined 3D Corp.'s administration team.   Crabtree will be responsible for assisting Chief Financial Officer John Jaworski, as well as providing customer care for current clients.   3D Corp.


Loss Costs Brazil Top Cup Qualifying Spot

Ecuador's Edison Mendez, left, celebrates his goal beside of Brazil's Kaka during their World Cup South American zone qualifying soccer match at Atahualpa stadium in Quito, Ecuador, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004.


Japan's new Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and his cabinet are formally sworn in by Emperor Akihito.


On Tuesday night Mumbai witnessed a strange and shocking event. The producers of the forthcoming film Musafir hosted an Âitem- bombÂ contest to find a fresh young and needless to say, voluptuous dancer to perform a sizzling item number in their film.


A report into the Buncefield oil depot explosion says victims of major incidents should get more government help.


MS faces lawsuit over alleged Xbox 360 disc damage

Euro gamers complain A European lawyer has threatened to initiate a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft in the light of complaints from 800 Xbox 360 customers that their discs are being scratched by the console's DVD drive.â¦


US and European astronauts are preparing for their second spacewalk of the current shuttle mission.


Napolitano scioglie le camere "I partiti siano responsabili"

Parla il presidente: "Decisione obbligata, dispiaciuto per mancata legge elettorale. Campagna elettorale sia all'insegna del dialogo". La sinistra al Pd: "Incontro per accordo programmatico". Veltroni: "Lascio dopo il piano regolatore"


French women see both sides of head-scarf ban

KRT) - Souad Morabet and Sadia Belrabet would seem to have a lot in common. Both emigrated from Morocco to France at a young age; both are now married and live in Paris.


Latest Russian opinion poll shows Medvedev ahead

President Vladimir Putin's chosen successor, Dmitry Medvedev, has a commanding lead ahead of Russia's presidential election with 63 percent support, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday.


Two people die in a car bombing apparently targeting a provincial official in the Iraqi town of Baquba.


Amato ottimista: 'Tutte le condizioni per patto su crescita'


Steam, the online distribution platform for videogame content, signs up more than 13 million users.


Strike in Indian Kashmir over Rushdie row

Business in Indian Kashmir's main commercial hub halted Friday as traders heeded calls by Islamic militants to strike over Britain's award of a knighthood to author Salman Rushdie.


Former Goldman Sachs Employee Pleads Guilty

Eugene Plotkin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and eight counts of insider trading, admitting he plotted to steal more than $6.7 million.


Chief Executive Bruce Chizen discusses open source, the importance of video, and increasing competition from the likes of Google.


CARE Official Held Hostage in Iraq Pleads for her Life

The British-Iraqi director of CARE International who is being held hostage in Iraq made a televised plea for her life today and urged the British government to withdraw its forces from the country.


News: Hardcover Version of Book One Is Up

Tycho: It's "limited," but not that limited. There's fifteen hundred of them total, if you are interested. (CW)TB


Bush Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys 'Biscuits' And 'Gravy'

President George W. Bush spared the life of the nation's Thanksgiving turkey Wednesday after an election to name the bird, which he reported was "neck and neck.


Judging error alchemy: gold turns to bronze

After a judging error that cost South Korea a gold medal in the men's individual gymnastics all-around competition, the South Korean delegation in Athens said it would ask the Court of Arbitration for Sports to review the case today.


FOXBORO -- The circumstances were much different, but the result was the same -- another win for the New England Patriots. Six days after getting torched by Kansas Cityâs powerful offense, the Patriotsâ defense


The US House of Representatives on Friday approved a Republican-written US spy agency overhaul, setting the stage for a battle with the Senate over controversial immigration measures and the new national intelligence director's power


Lâurlo del fratello: Â«Il governo ci ha lasciati soliÂ»

Guarda le foto che li ritraggono insieme, sorridenti ed eleganti. Sembra tutto cosÃ¬ lontano, adesso. Suo fratello Ã¨ morto, ucciso barbaramente dai rapitori in Iraq. Un dolore Â«infinitoÂ», dice. Ma anche una grande rabbia.


After Games pressure, world short course presents different ...

(CP) - After the pressure of the Olympic Games, training for the world short course swim championships was a challenge for Victoria's Rick Say.


Don't do the math in the Hamm controversy

If everybody always agreed with me, there wouldn't be any sense in writing a column. So in the true Olympic spirit, it's your turn.


Researchers Find Animal That Links Whales to Land

Researchers think they have found the modern whaleâs closest evolutionary ancestor.


A long-awaited Senate showdown on the war in Iraq was shut down before it even started yesterday, when nearly all Republicans voted to stop the Senate from considering a resolution opposing President Bush's plan to send 21,500 additional combat troops into battle.


JAPAN N. Korea missile said poised for launch TOKYO -- The United States and Japan have detected signs that North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic missile capable of reaching almost anywhere in Japan, Japanese and US government sources said yesterday. The preparations were detected after the reclusive communist state declined to participate in a fourth round of six-party ...


US equipment maker Caterpillar  reports a rise in quarterly profit on strong international sales.


Not Yet Legal for the Street, but a Whiz on a Tractor

Nicole Snyder isnât old enough to have a driverâs license, but she is in control when it comes to piloting a 7,000-horsepower jet tractor.


Short-Dated Treasuries Slip After Auction

Short-term U.S. Treasury debt prices  turned lower on Wednesday after an auction of two-year notes  drew only modest demand, particularly from indirect bidders.


Well, at least that one's out of the way. Happened pretty quick, too. Turns out the Americans can't play singles very well, either.


Palm OS developer PalmSource Wednesday reported a profitable quarter on increased sales compared to the same quarter a year ago. By Mobile Pipeline News.


Drug-resistant bugs on rise outside hospital: study

Drug-resistant bacteria are infecting more people in community settings such as prisons and public housing, and not just in hospitals where such "superbugs" can run rampant, researchers said on Monday.


Six Egyptians Snatched in Two Iraq Kidnappings

Gunmen seized two Egyptians from their  Baghdad office, the third in a new series of audacious  operations to kidnap foreigners in the Iraqi capital this  month.


com. Victor Conte, the founder of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative (BALCO) who faces federal charges of illegally distributing performance-enhancing drugs, attempts to shed light


Iraq says ready to rule as Bush rallies Americans

Iraq's prime minister said his forces   should control most of Iraq by the end of the year, as   President George W. Bush launched a round of pre-election   speeches on Thursday urging Americans to back U.S. engagement.


Don't mess with Google's astroturf squad

DC's hardcore lobbyists go to work The internet ad giant has hired hardcore Washington lobbyists the DCI Group to give it more clout inside the Beltway, blogger Josh Marshall reminds us today.â¦


Annan urges peaceful end to Iran standoff

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on   Monday stressed the need to avoid a confrontation with Iran   over its nuclear ambitions, a day after Tehran told him it was   determined to negotiate an end to its standoff with the West.


VOTE COUNTING BEGINS AFTER AFGHAN ELECTION

Vote counting has finally started in Afghanistan's landmark election, held last weekend, after a probe into fraud allegations halted the process.


Federer, Henin handed kind draws for Melbourne

World number one Roger Federer will begin the defense of his Australian Open title against Argentine Diego Hartfield after the draw was made at Melbourne Park on Friday.


Costa do Sauipe, 10:21 - TENNIS, ATP COSTA DO SAUIPE: FOGNINI BATTUTO IN SEMIFINALE

Fabio Fognini è stato battuto in semifinale al torneo Atp di Costa do Sauipe, in Brasile, gio...


Milano, 20:14 - CICLISMO, SCARPONI ALL'ACQUA & SAPONE

Michele Scarponi ha firmato un contratto di un anno con l'Acqua & Sapone Caffè Mokambo. (N...


U.S. commander in Pakistan as Taliban attack fort

A top U.S. commander met with Pakistan's army chief General Ashfaq Kayani on Tuesday, as Pakistani forces repulsed an attack by Taliban fighters close to a fort in a restive tribal region.


The arrest Saturday of Abu Dujana, who was implicated in the 2002 nightclub bombing in Bali, points to Indonesia's aggressive new police tactics.


Man Held in Triple Homicide in Tennessee

A man was being held Wednesday after a bloody rampage at a state maintenance garage. The man's estranged wife and two others were killed, and two others were wounded.


MINNEAPOLIS - The itsy bitsy spider came crawling out of Dottie Brown's kitchen sink, but she was just happy it didn't happen while she was eating the grapes that carried the black widow into her home. "If that thing had come crawling out then," Brown said.


American Airlines squeezes passengers in tighter to make money

NEW YORK  - American Airlines, posting a big loss with bleaker prospects immediately ahead, announced Wednesday it will squeeze passengers in tighter to make more money.


Blair to undergo operation to fix irregular heartbeat

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he would enter the hospital for an operation to correct an irregular heartbeat that was first diagnosed a year ago and has recurred in the last two months.


College established for Internet game industry

A college to provide training for the Internet games industry has been opened in Beijing. China's Ministry of Information Technology, the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council, and a Beijing Internet company devised the new college as a joint venture.


U.S. justice dept launches corruption probe of BAE

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation of Britain's BAE Systems Plc  over the defense firm's compliance with anti-corruption laws, including its dealings with Saudi Arabia.


Per riorganizzare la sua frammentata base azionaria


File-sharing is being seen as both a threat and an opportunity by the entertainment industry.


For months, homeland security officials have privately debated how to blunt criticism of their planned aviation screening system that passengers and airlines complained was overly intrusive.-The Washington Post


Over the course of this five-part series, CRM Daily examines areas that tend to develop into financial black holes for companies launching or updating a CRM project.


By SUSAN HAIGH HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut and at least a dozen other states are considering whether to require convicted sex offenders to register their e-mail addresses as part of efforts to combat online sexual predators.


Rescuers fight to reach remote areas; death toll could top 100,000

The death toll from Sunday's Indian Ocean tsunami could top 100,000, and relief workers from around the world feared Wednesday


Hewitt advances to Round 3 at Paris Masters

Second seed Lleyton Hewitt beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday, turning back the French teenager's bid for a second upset at the ?


U.S.-Poland to move ahead on missile defense

President George W. Bush and Poland's president on Monday emphasized the need to build a missile defense system in Europe that has strained relations with Russia.


Guard soldiers may go to border next week

The first wave of about 800 National Guard soldiers will head to the U.S-Mexico border as early as next week, including planners and leadership personnel who will stay longer than the planned 21-day missions, the National Guard chief told lawmakers Wednesday.


New rules expected to have little impact on county timberlands

Opponents and supporters say new Forest Service environmental review rules are expected to have little impact on the amount of timber harvested from the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie


Here's what makes a great Father's Day for me.


Americaâs Cup: Team New Zealand Widens Its Lead

Suspense quickly gave way to domination, as Team New Zealand took a 2-0 lead over the Italians in the final of the Louis Vuitton Cup.


Hidden bombs stalk Vietnamese as states seek treaty

DONG HA, Vietnam  - In the same week that dozens of countries declared plans to ban cluster munitions, a boy was killed by the explosion of a steel ball he picked up and threw while tending livestock.


KUALA LUMPUR - Three children exposed to the carcasses of culled chickens were hospitalised with flu-like symptoms on Wednesday as Malaysia mulled whether to widen a quarantine to cover an entire state near the Thai border to contain a spreading bird flu


F.B.I. Head Admits Mistakes in Use of Security Act

Robert S. Mueller III embraced responsibility for the lapses. But his apologies failed to defuse the anger of lawmakers in both parties.


Il 5 giugno ai Parioli da Loto Design e Loto Arte


Kelly Holmes has still to confirm whether she will attempt to repeat her Olympic double at this weekend's World Athletics Final after clearing the first hurdle with a victory in the 1500m yesterday.


Some of the best gaming fun is still to be had on the small screen.


Slaying of Teachers in Afghanistan Follows New Rules From Taliban

KABUL, Dec. 9 -- The Taliban gunmen who murdered two teachers in eastern Afghanistan early Saturday were only following their rules: Teachers receive a warning, then a beating and, if they continue to teach, must be killed.


US detains man linked to $205m in mansion

MEXICO CITY -- Mexican federal officials said yesterday that an alleged drug trafficker linked to the country's largest seizure of drug cash has been arrested in Maryland.


Sara' emesso l'8 febbraio, avra' valore di 0,65 euro


Improving Samaranch set to leave hospital on Friday

Former International Olympic Committee  (IOC) president Juan Antonio Samaranch is in no danger  following his collapse on Wednesday, but will spend another day  in hospital to conclude his treatment for high blood pressure.


T.I. slipped between streets and success

With all the questions swirling around Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr. since his arrest on federal weapons charges, perhaps the most pointed came from the judge who is hearing the superstar rapper's case.


BALKANS:  Kosovo Stranded Between Serbia and Independence

BELGRADE, Feb 5 (IPS) - The long awaited United Nations proposal on the  status of the southern Serbian province Kosovo takes it towards  independence, but not all the way.


Telecom Italia Pays $870m for AOL Germany

Telecom Italia SpA has taken time off from a reorganization that has plunged the country's politics into turmoil by paying 675m euros ($870m) cash for Time Warner's AOL Germany internet access business in a deal that will make it Germany's second largest ISP.


European equities were sharply lower on Monday after engineering group Caterpillar reported on Friday that the US housing slowdown was hitting the wider economy.


Bomb blasts rock opposition rally in Bangladesh; 14 dead, hundreds injured

DHAKA, Bangladesh  - A series of bombs exploded at an opposition rally in Bangladesh's capital Saturday, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds, witnesses and news reports said.


Productivity revised down to 1.8%, slowest in 2 years

The productivity of America's workers grew at a 1.8% annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace in nearly two years, the government reported Tuesday.


TV stars dress up for Emmy "Sopranos" bash

The biggest stars of U.S. television will don their bow ties and finery on Sunday for an Emmy Awards gala shaping up as a farewell bash for America's favorite mob family, "The Sopranos."


Islanders and Sutton Land Final Blows Against Devils

The Islanders prevailed in a testy game against the Devils by scoring three goals in the final period.


England skipper David Beckham has denied reports he will quit playing for his country after the 2006 World Cup. The 29-year-old Real Madrid star says he hopes to reach 100 international caps and has no plans to retire from international football yet.


He was 17 and terrified. The Taliban had indoctrinated him well. Nothing we do in Afghanistan will stop people like Farhad


The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved projects that could add nearly 400 residences in the city, including an expansion in Charles River Park. The BRA gave the green light to developer Equity Residential to move forward with the West End Residences at Emerson Place. The residences plan 306 rental apartments, 15 percent of which will be affordable. Equity said the project ...


A court rejects claims that California's burgeoning stem-cell agency is plagued by conflicts of interest. Once all legal hurdles are cleared, the agency can seek Wall Street funding. By the Associated Press.


Myanmar prime minister under house arrest

Bangkok - Myanmar's prime minister has been ousted and put under house arrest after a lengthy power struggle that has tightened the grip of hardliners in the military government, Thai officials and diplomats said on Tuesday.


Bush Campaigns in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania

With the US election campaign now in its final days and the race too close to call, President Bush is stepping up his attacks on his Democratic Party opponent John Kerry.


Same-sex marriage was legal here for less than 24 hours before the county won a stay of a judge's order on Friday, a tiny window of opportunity that allowed two men to make history but left dozens of other couples disappointed after a frantic rush to the altar.


MALTEMPO: CENTINAIA CHIAMATE A VIGILI DEL FUOCO IN CAMPANIA

(AGI) - Napoli, 16 ott. - Superlavoro per i vigili del fuoco della Campania che per tutta la notte e nella mattinata hanno dovuto rispondere a centinaia di chiamate a causa dell'abbandonate pioggia che si e' abbattuta su quasi tutta la regione.


Precisazione del ministero sulle indennita' ai superstiti


Three months after prosecutors dropped a sexual assault charge against Kobe Bryant, attorneys for the NBA star prepared to return to court for the first hearing in a civil lawsuit filed by his accuser.


While outlining an ambitious and aggressive agenda for his second term yesterday, President Bush didn't provide new detail that would help bring more definition to the generally hazy plans that he framed during his campaign.


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Microsoft Seizes PDA Market Lead From PalmSource

Microsoft led the market in the third quarter for operating systems used in personal digital assistants, surpassing for the first time the Palm OS that dominated the handheld-computer segment for years.


Serb leader ties EU talks to keeping Kosovo

Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav  Kostunica greeted the resumption of suspended talks with the  European Union on Wednesday by urging the EU to back down on  its support for the independence of Kosovo.


Senate panel sets hearing on student loans

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on student loans and college affordability on June 6, the panel said on Friday.


Drunken Bees Create Buzz on Drunken Humans

Oct. 25, 2004 -- Drunken worker bees may not produce much honey, but their behavior under the influence may help researchers understand the effects of alcohol in humans, according to new research.


Labour Party Members Urged to Back Blair

BRIGHTON, England - Britain's treasury chief - widely believed to harbor leadership ambitions - urged Labour Party members Monday to support embattled Prime Minister Tony Blair and not let the Iraq war derail their annual convention.


Dmitry Tursunov beats American Andy Roddick to send Russia into the Davis Cup final.


Officials Warn of Animal Disease Threat to Humans

The threat of animal diseases spreading to humans is increasing and governments must improve coordination to prevent them from becoming pandemic, world health officials and vets said on Thursday.


Montgomerie finds it tough after highs of Ryder Cup

Famously, now, there was no scoreboard at the 18th green at Oakland Hills so Colin Montgomerie had no idea his putt was for the Ryder Cup.


Florianopolis (Brasile), 09:47 - CALCIO, FLUMINENSE VINCE COPPA DEL BRASILE

La Fluminense ha vinto per la prima volta nella sua storia la Coppa del BrasilÃ²e battendo la Figueir...


Any assets in Britain of the group which kidnapped and murdered British engineer Ken Bigley are to be frozen.


Some researchers in a study said they found Aleve could increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes. But others say the results are not conclusive.


Taliban Stepping Up Plans to Disrupt Elections - U.S.

The Taliban and their al Qaeda allies are  stepping up plans to disrupt Afghanistan's first direct  presidential election on Oct. 9, the head of the U.S.-led  coalition said on Saturday.


There is a "high degree of probability" that bones found recently near the Russian city of Yekaterinburg are those of a daughter and son of the last czar, an official said Friday, citing preliminary forensic work.


Fleeing the Ennui of Retirement for the Thrill of the Fight

elix Trinidad Jr.'s scintillating career seemed to end two years ago with a fourth-round technical knockout of Hacine Cherifi.


The U.S. military attache in Cyprus was found dead on Monday in a remote mountainous region of the Mediterranean island, four days after disappearing, the American embassy said.


Mount St Helens volcano in Washington state spews ash and steam thousands of feet into the sky.


Japan agreed Saturday to resume imports of some American beef after a 10-month ban that shut United States cattle ranchers out of their most lucrative foreign market.


Sir Alex Ferguson billed Cristiano Ronaldo as the equal of David Beckham after seeing the Manchester United winger score a spectacular free-kick as the reigning champions returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Portsmouth.


Conn. Asks Supreme Court to OK Execution

Connecticut's attorney general asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to lift an order protecting a serial killer and clear the way for New England's first execution in 45 years to take place early Saturday.


US Baseball Fans Want Tougher Steroid Policy

(ARC-CPOD) Dec. 11, 2004 - Recent allegations of steroid use have prompted baseball fans in the United States to consider direct action from their legislative branch, according to a poll by Gallup.


ROMA - La proroga di due rate del condono edilizio al maggio e settembre 2005; versamento per banche di un anticipo dellâ1,3% delle somme riscosse come imposte per conto dello Stato; pagamento per banche assicurazioni e poste degli acconti dâimposta


The steady decline in distillate fuel inventories comes as traders remain jittery about the world's strong demand and limited crude oil supply cushion.


Pakistan's leader warns UN of new 'iron curtain'

UNITED NATIONS -- President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan asserted Wednesday that the fight against terrorists is being won, but that the "ultimate war" will be lost if the world's major powers don't work to resolve injustice in the Muslim world.


Standoff over Kosovo's future is region's biggest problem, 15 presidents say

But the leaders _ from central, southern and eastern Europe _ came to no conclusion on how to resolve the debate over Kosovo should be granted internationally supervised independence as an U.N. envoy has ... via PR-inside.com


Threats and economic sanctions will not stop Iran's technological progress, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned Saturday at a large parade of missiles and other weapons aimed at showing off the country's military might.


Tough Start for Mexico in Final World Cup Qualifiers

Mexico will start the final stage of CONCACAF's marathon World Cup qualifying competition with a tough fixture in Costa Rica. The Mexicans, who have so far faced only modest opposition


Jerusalem - Israel has presented its apologies to Egypt after three of its policemen were killed overnight on the border with the Gaza Strip, a source within Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's office said on Thursday.


Six people found dead in rural Washington

Authorities have ruled out murder-suicide in the deaths of six people whose bodies were found Wednesday in a rural area outside Seattle.


PITTSBURGH -- Arizona manager Bob Melvin made a great last-minute move by putting Micah Owings into his lineup. Pitching him was a good idea, too. Owings was 4-for-4 with three doubles and three RBIs to boost the Diamondbacks over the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0 Thursday and stop a three-game losing...


The Duchess of Cornwall's decision not to attend a memorial service for Princess Diana has met with approval.


Market set to open up on profits, rate hopes

Stocks were set to open higher on Thursday as results from mobile phone maker Motorola Inc. and fellow tech leader EMC Corp  helped ease worries about third-quarter earnings.


A Republican Party campaign committee that received $20,000 in 2003 from a man now accused of helping terrorists has donated the money to a foundation that comforts families of wounded soldiers.


Bettman rejects proposal; counteroffer turned down

TORONTO -- The NHL rejected last week's proposal by the players' association and then had its own counteroffer turned down Tuesday during a 3Â½-hour negotiating session.


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Lo Slavia Praga, club impegnato in Champions League, scarica il figlio di George Weah: "E' un buon g...


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Ultimatum del mondo politico al calcio in tema di diritti tv. "Siamo in fiduciosa attesa che il mond...


Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday will take center stage at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, home of the Emmy Awards, to herald his vision for the next big thing in computing.


DR Congo's Supreme Court rules that the second round of landmark elections can go ahead as planned.


Alfie' well made movie but characters lack charm

1) Direct identification with, understanding of, and vicarious experience of another personâs situation, feelings, and motives. 2) The projection of oneâs own feelings or emotional state onto an object or animal.


Western-employed Iraqis risk all for work

Sometimes George says he drives a cab. Other times he passes himself off as an Agriculture Ministry employee. He feels that anything is safer than the truth, that he's a translator for the U.S. military.


Chelsea thump Champions League title holders Porto

LONDON: Porto suffered the agony of being by outwitted by their former coach today as the Champions League soccer holders slumped to a 1-3 defeat at Jose Mourinho's Chelsea.


Iran Readies Uranium for Nuke Enrichment --Diplomats

Iran will continue preparing raw  "yellowcake" uranium for enrichment, a process that can be used  to make nuclear weapons, until the end of February, despite a  recent pledge to freeze all such activity, diplomats said.


Afghan Says Prison Attack May Have Targeted Americans

An inmate injured in a deadly Afghan prison shootout Friday will be questioned to determine if he and four comrades, all once suspected of belonging to al Qaeda


"Team America: World Police" can declare mission accomplished in the war against tastefulness. Its pledge to hunt down and kill all political cliches has been honored; its promise to not stop


Vodafone could pay up to $10bn (£4.9bn) to take full control of Vodacom, South Africa's largest mobile group.


South Korean "luxury addict" stole $1.4 million: police

South Korean police are seeking a 26-year-old woman on suspicion of embezzling about $1.4 million to fund a craving for designer shoes, bags and clothes, a spokesman said on Friday.


Sir, With reference to your reports headlined "Island drift: Cyprus moves upmarket" (FT Weekend December 18-19) about the sale of properties in the Turkish-occupied area of Cyprus: Anyone


Johnny Ramone, of 'The Ramones,' Dies at 55

LOS ANGELES - Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal punk band "The Ramones," has died. He was 55...


A teenage suicide bomber blew himself up in Tel Aviv's Carmel Market yesterday morning, killing three people and wounding about 30.


The United States is the richest nation on Earth, the world's biggest beneficiary of the global economy. But will it last? Not that long ago, the ``global economy'' meant that routine factory jobs were going overseas.


8 Terror Suspects Appear in British Court

LONDON - Eight men accused of plotting to commit murder and cause mayhem with radioactive materials, toxic gases, chemicals or explosives appeared in court Wednesday in a case linked to a U.S. terror alert this month...


Newcastle, England (Sports Network) - Teenage sensation Wayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United handled Newcastle at St. James Park Sunday, 3-1.


Howard Keel, Musical Star, Is Dead at 85

Howard Keel, who sang and danced to stardom in the heyday of MGM musicals, died Sunday of colon cancer at his home in Palm Desert, Calif.


Explosions and gunfire shook Najaf on Monday amid fierce battles between US forces and Shiite militants, who remained in control of a revered shrine here as negotiations


Zarqawi Tape Says Falluja Victory Certain-Web Site

An audio tape from al Qaeda ally Abu  Musab al-Zarqawi urged insurgents in Falluja to resist U.S.-led  attacks on the rebel city, saying victory was certain.


Tim Thomas was airborne one second and a chalk outline the next. That's how quickly Jason Collins, the Nets' center, knocked Thomas out of last year's playoffs and revealed a softer, gentler


Search continues for 13 missing after storm

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. The weather is apparently cooperating in the search for 13 hikers missing after an intense California storm. It dumped snow and rain across the Sierras over the past two days.


German Business Confidence Dips in August

German business confidence dipped in August, reflecting worries about the strength of the country's economic recovery, a survey of German executives showed Thursday.


Blair Seeks New Global Climate Pact with Bush -Paper

British Prime Minister Tony Blair is  trying to involve the United States in an new international  treaty on global warming, The Times newspaper said on Thursday.


Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and stock up on supplies as the fourth major hurricane of the season churned closer to the Caribbean, packing sustained winds of 105 mph.


Cambodian and foreign judges announced rules Wednesday clearing the way for a U.N.-assisted genocide tribunal to begin investigating Khmer Rouge leaders


Representatives of the Bancroft family, which controls Dow Jones & Co. Inc. , plan to meet with News Corp.  chief Rupert Murdoch on Monday to discuss his $5 billion bid for the company, The Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.


State May Win Choice Morsels in YUKOS Carve Up

Nearly a year after Mikhail Khodorkovsky, founder of YUKOS, was arrested it is increasingly likely the oil firm's prime asset will end up in state hands while foreigners may play a role in the carve up.


Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in Brussels yesterday. Meetings planned beforehand and regarded as "unnecessary" by many people, gained great importance after the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) crisis.


After months of negotiations both intense and quite frankly far too boring to discuss here previously, the future of MGM - one of the greatest studios in Hollywood history â-ooks to have been decided today, after Time Warner pulled out of the bidding


Spanish authorities said Tuesday they disrupted a plot by a cell of Islamic radicals to blow up a Madrid court complex that serves as the home for the country's top anti-terrorism investigators and judges.


The Semiconductor Industry Association, based in San Jose, Calif., says worldwide sales of semiconductors grew 1.1 percent to $18.


AN Italian journalist missing in Iraq was set on reaching the holy city of Najaf and obtaining a personal interview with radical Shiite leader Moqtada Sadr, a colleague was quoted as saying today.


Allergan's Wrinkle Drug May Have Led to Botulism Cases, AP Says

Two people in their 50s who are being treated for botulism in Florida may have contracted the illness after receiving injections to reduce wrinkles, the Associated Press reported, citing


Gran Mufti di Palestina condanna gli attacchi alle chiese


Aveva 78 anni, oltre cinquanta dedicati alla cultura della cucina

I funerali mercoledÃ¬ nella cittÃ  orobica. Enologo ed editore, fu anche condannato a sei mesi per istigazione alla rivolta. BERGAMO - Il famoso enogastronomo Luigi Veronelli Ã¨ morto a Bergamo, all'etÃ  di 78 anni.


Experts: Violence may hurt Lebanon economy

Lebanon's already shaky economy could suffer long-term harm if the Israeli air and sea blockade continues, economists say.


New York Times Co. cuts earnings outlook

The New York Times Co. told investors yesterday that its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings would miss Wall Street estimates on weaker-than-expected advertising in the fourth quarter and higher costs for promotion, printing, distribution, and newsprint.


Inflation in China reached a 27-month high last month, but separate figures for growth in the money supply and loans suggested that the broader economy was not yet overheating.


UN Tells Congo to Speed Up Preparations for Polls

The United Nations Security Council  told Congo's leaders on Monday they must hold the country's  first postwar elections next year as planned and speed up  preparations to make sure they happen on time.


French companies Snecma and Sagem announced a planned 7 billion euro ($8.9 billion) merger on Friday, in a deal that analysts said was driven by political rather than shareholder interests.


Strong Hurricane Roars Over Bahamas Toward Florida

Hurricane Frances battered the southeastern Bahamas islands with 140 mph winds on Wednesday as it roared toward the United States and put millions of people on alert along Florida's heavily populated east coast.


France said Thursday it would appeal to Chad to hand over six French charity workers convicted and sentenced to eight years forced labor for trying to kidnap 103 children from the central African country.


Creating Responsive GUIs with Real-Time Validation

This week you'll learn about real-time validation, when and where to inject this functionality into your own applications and how to validate popular data types such as phone numbers, dates and email addresses. By Michael Morrison. 0712


Storms battered the western United States on Saturday with strong winds, heavy rains and a blanket of snow that caused widespread power outages, a levee break in Nevada and two deaths in California.


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Centrica, the owner of British Gas, reports a 5% fall in operating profits despite the benefit of higher fuel bills.


Turmeric May Guard Against Childhood Leukemia

Early diet may play an important role in protecting against childhood leukemia, according to new Loyola University Medical Center research.


Ashcroft: Justice Department likely to appeal judge's ruling on ...

Attorney General John Ashcroft said Thursday that the Justice Department will likely appeal a federal court ruling declaring unconstitutional


Costs associated with taking over a Swiss rival dent net profits at German drug firm Merck.


LONDON - Oil prices hit $47 a barrel yesterday, the highest level in a month, as China showed no let-up in its strong import growth and US Gulf producers reported damage to offshore rigs from Hurricane Ivan.


In a year voters say they crave fundamental political change, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton is taking a gamble: arguing that her years of experience working within the political system make her the best candidate to change the system.


NATO to boost Iraq military training mission

BRUSSELS - NATO said on Thursday it would boost its fledgling military training mission in Baghdad after several European countries responded to US appeals to send trainers to Iraq.


Troops heading to Iraq diverted to Afghanistan

Expecting the resurgent Taliban to stage a spring offensive, the U.S. military is moving a brigade of troops into Afghanistan, instead of Iraq, Pentagon officials said Wednesday.


Support grows for Blair to keep British troops in Iraq: poll

Support for Prime Minister Tony Blair's policy of keeping British troops in Iraq until a "stable democracy" is ensured has increased over the past three months, according to an opinion poll published.


The Coming Wave of Gadgets That Listen and Obey

Devices that incorporate speech recognition are starting to hit the mass market, giving users the ability to let their mouths do the walking -- and the searching.


US Medicare premiums will increase by 17 percent in 2005, an increase unequaled in the history of medicare. Monthly premiums will increase by $11.


Kerry, Bush Woo Veterans, National Guard

Democrat John Kerry on Wednesday denounced President Bush's plan to withdraw troops from Europe and Asia as "the wrong signal to send at the wrong time" as the United States battles terror and tries to curb North Korea's nuclear ambitions.


Marsh Starts Fund for Possible Settlement

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. is looking to collect about $230 million in incentive fees at the heart of a bid-rigging probe by New York authorities as a way to help fund a possible settlement over the questioned fees.


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Genesis scientists hopeful of salvaging solar atoms

Nasa scientists have recovered some intact materials from the wreckage of the Genesis space capsule that crashed in the Utah desert this week and are hopeful the mission to gather solar atoms may be salvaged.


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Sirius Satellite Radio hits one million subscriber mark

NEW YORK, December 28  - Sirius Satellite Radio Inc (SIRI.NAS) announced yesterday that it had surpassed its year-end target of one million subscribers.


Bush Approves Deal With India for Nuclear Sales

In return for access to American technology, India must now open its nuclear program to international inspection.


A cross-party group of Japanese MPs drafts a bill proposing a four-year moratorium on the death penalty.


Bird flu has killed a nine-year-old Thai girl, raising the country's death toll from the disease to 11, a Health Ministry spokeswoman said on Monday.


The boozy teen comedy "Superbad" bubbled to the top of the box office for the second week, lifting Hollywood to its first $4 billion summer.


PCs using the new standard should be quieter, thanks to fewer fans.


U.S. Judge Dismisses Cases by 7 Guantanamo Prisoners

A federal judge on Wednesday  dismissed the cases of seven Guantanamo Bay prisoners who  sought to challenge the lawfulness of their continued  detention.


Iraq Shi'ite leader wants U.S.-backed units curbed

A powerful Shi'ite Muslim leader in Iraq called on Friday for U.S.-backed, mainly Sunni neighborhood patrols to be brought under tight government control with a more balanced sectarian makeup.


Kimberly-Clark Corp  on Monday posted a 24 percent increase in quarterly profit as the weaker dollar and strong sales volume in Huggies baby wipes and Kleenex tissue helped offset rising pulp costs.


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - Torrential rain and a  crashed plane blocking a key airport hampered relief efforts on  Tuesday, but the United Nations hailed what it called  extraordinary progress in getting aid to Asia's tsunami  victims.


Fans who can't get enough of NBC's "The Apprentice" can visit a new companion Web site produced by Yahoo and watch an extra 40 minutes of video each week that will not be shown on Thursday's reality TV show.


Bush Says White House Race Boils Down to Trust

George W. Bush predicted he will be  re-elected president next week, saying in a newspaper interview  that the contest hinges on trust and he has proven he can lead  in tough times.


Powell Wins Israeli Vow to Ensure Palestinian Vote

Reviving a long-dormant U.S.  peacemaking role, Secretary of State Colin Powell won an  Israeli pledge on Monday to allow Palestinians freedom of  movement to enable them to hold an election for Yasser Arafat's  successor.


Blackburn make move for Wales manager Hughes

Blackburn Rovers have approached the Football Association of Wales (FAW) for permission to speak to Wales manager Mark Hughes, Welsh soccer's ruling body said on Wednesday.


Bush Nominates Domestic Aide Spellings for Education Secretary

President George W. Bush selected domestic policy adviser Margaret Spellings, an education aide when he was governor of Texas, to replace Roderick Paige as the secretary of education.


Bosox Player Takes Series Ball, Goes Home

The Red Sox have the title. Now they want the ball. Backup first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz caught the ball for the final out of the World Series, ending Boston's 86-year championship drought.


ATHENS, Ga. - It's news that would make Jackie Gleason shout out his trademark "And away we go!" A new "lost" episode of the classic 1950s TV comedy "The Honeymooners" has been uncovered in the Peabody Awards archive at the University of Georgia...


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Local stores pull Peter Pan brand after recall

Stop & Shop and Shaw's, two of New England's largest grocery chains, said yesterday that they responded to reports of a salmonella outbreak by ordering their stores to pull all Peter Pan peanut butter off their shelves.


Sen. Sam Brownback took his budding presidential campaign to prison this weekend, spent a restless night among inmates and pressed his message that faith can work even to improve the lives of hardened criminals.


AT&T Corp., the largest US long-distance telephone company, will eliminate 20 percent of its work force this year and write down $11.


Atlantis heads to space station on key construction mission

The space shuttle Atlantis has blasted off after nearly two weeks of delays, heading to the International Space Station on the first NASA construction mission since the 2003 Columbia disaster.


People with chronic back pain showed measurable shrinkage of their brains when they were given MRI scans, researchers reported yesterday.


Zito Silences D-Rays' Bats in A's 5-0 Win

Barry Zito scattered four hits over eight shutout innings, leading the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5-0 on Saturday night.


Coca-Cola will open its fridges to its rivals after it reached a landmark antitrust settlement on Tuesday with the European Union, China Radio International reported on Thursday.


International action king and martial arts expert Jackie Chan is in the country.


Ill. Plans Online Network to Import 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...


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Israel is taking special steps to insure a merry Christmas in Bethlehem, an Israeli military official said Thursday, raising hopes for a gentler holiday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus after four years of Israeli-Palestinian violence.


Dems Tap First List of Takeover Candidates Getting Extra Aid

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the campaign arm of the Democratic Party majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced its initial roster of candidates in a program that will provide them with enhanced fundraising and strategic assistance -- most of them for efforts to take over Republican-held seats in this year's elections.


Baseball; the World Series; Red Sox Go to the Pole to Take An ...

When the Red Sox were paired up with the St. Louis Cardinals in the 100th World Series, there was no way that Johnny Pesky could avoid being an integral part of the story line.


Music Review | Vienna Philharmonic: Viennese Boysâ Club, in for the Weekend

The orchestra offered a sublime program of Schubert and Bruckner, a weird but instructive all-Bartok program and a collection of Wagnerâs greatest hits over the weekend.


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Samsung To Pour $24B into Semi Production

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary in the semiconductor business, Samsung announced plans to invest $24 billion into semiconductor production over the next six years, an expansion that will create 10,000 new jobs.


Sen. John W. Warner, for decades one of the most authoritative voices in Congress on military issues and a key player in the debate over Iraq, will announce Friday whether he will seek a sixth term next year.


American factories saw orders for costly manufactured goods rise only marginally in November, underscoring the strains to the economy from housing and credit problems.


National cuts guidance as inventories stay high

MANHASSET, NY - In yet another sign the semiconductor industry is in for a rough quarter, National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, Calif.


Advanced Micro Devices Inc.  , the No. 2 microprocessor maker, warned on Monday that  it will likely miss its quarterly revenue target as it loses  market share among computer resellers, a traditional bulwark of  its business.


Myanmar announces commission to draft constitution

Army-ruled Myanmar announced a commission on Thursday to draft a new constitution as part of its "roadmap to democracy" derided by critics as a sham to keep the generals in power.


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Scientists have discovered a molecule that plays a key role in the development of sperm.


Three of America's largest airlines have reported a combined 906 million dollars US in third-quarter losses. The largest by far was at Delta Air Lines, where bankruptcy looms unless it can quickly win concessions from its pilots and debt holders.


Is IBM ready to cash out its chips in Lenovo, the world's third-biggest personal-computer maker?  That's a question many Lenovo investors must now be asking themselves following the news that Big Blue is dumping a sizable chunk of its Lenovo equity stake.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - In a surprise announcement yesterday, Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi promised that former officials in Saddam Hussein's regime will go on trial next week, before elections scheduled for January.


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Flat-screen TV prices are falling for holidays

But trend provokes industry unrest; panel makers call for drop in retail markups to move units. By Evan Ramstad and Gary McWilliams.


FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia  - President George W. Bush, in a battle with Congress over spending legislation, vowed to veto any tax increase.


Video surveillance has become a fact of everyday life. Each time you withdraw cash from the corner ATM, travel through an airport or visit a national monument, your image is probably being recorded.


UK bank HBOS says it will not proceed with an offer for Abbey.


At least 13 killed in several blasts in Gaza

Several explosions struck a field in the eastern part of Gaza City, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, hospital officials said.


Apple, Striking Back, Bars NBC Sales on ITunes

Apple escalated a dispute with NBC Universal over the pricing of television shows by announcing it would not sell any of NBCâs programs for this fall season on iTunes.


Hearings set for "high-value" Guantanamo inmates

The United States will begin initial hearings on Friday for 14 men transferred to the military prison camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba from secret CIA jails, U.S. defense officials said on Tuesday.


Lebanon minister shot dead, Hariri son blames Syria

Gunmen on Tuesday assassinated Lebanese Christian cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel, an outspoken critic of Syria, plunging Lebanon deeper into a crisis over ties with its dominant neighbor.


Wal-Mart Sets Records, and Its Shares Drop

Not many companies report record sales and earnings and then watch their share prices fall. But that is what happened to Wal-Mart Stores yesterday.


Johnson probably out for season with broken cheekbone

Montreal Expos first baseman Nick Johnson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a broken right cheekbone and is probably out for the rest of the season.


Iraq ; Saddam's jailed top aides end food protest: US army

Iraq News, BAGHDAD: The US army said eight of toppled Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein (news - web sites)'s jailed lieutenants were refusing food, but a short time later stated that the men had given up their protest.


Guy vies for membership in Rock Hall of Fame

NEW YORK -- Chicago blues guitarist Buddy Guy is among the 15 finalists for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five becomes the first rap act to be nominated -- joining


U.S. isolates traveler infected with super-TB

The United States has placed in isolation a man who may have exposed fellow passengers and crew on two May trans-Atlantic flights to a tuberculosis strain that is extremely hard to treat, officials said on Tuesday.


The death toll from the wild storms lashing Australia's east coast rose to at least eight Sunday as hundreds of people prepared to evacuate their homes with flooding expected to worsen.


Celera, Genentech Sign Cancer Drug  Deal

Celera Genomics Group of Rockville announced an agreement Tuesday to provide potential targets for cancer drugs to biotech giant Genentech Inc. -The Washington Post


SYDNEY, Australia - Police discovered scores of reptiles, including deadly snakes and three crocodiles, in a suburban Sydney home, officials said Saturday.    David O'Shannessy of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said his staff found three baby crocodiles, and snakes including death adders, taipans, red bellied black snakes and pythons among more than 100 animals in the house...


The heirs of J R R Tolkien sue New Line Cinema over $ 6bn.


Benedetto XVI, 'Europa ripensi al suo laicismo'


Irate drivers to favour new Nav-U's gesture control? IFA 06 Sony will update its Nav-U GPS-based route-planning product in November, the consumer electronics giant said today. It promised the upcoming widescreen NV-U80 and NV-U81T gadgets will deliver better-than-the-rest accuracy for speed and location.â¦


The Pentagon is "ready, willing and able" to send U.S. troops to conduct joint combat operations with Pakistan's military against al-Qaeda sanctuaries in Pakistan's tribal areas, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday.


Bill Gates is right about one thing: asking people to use a two-factor form of authentication would go a long way toward alleviating a lot of the password problems that plague computer security today.


Strong Quake, Aftershocks Hit Japan; at Least 6 Dead

TOKAMACHI, Japan  - A powerful earthquake and  strong aftershocks rocked northern Japan, killing at least six  people, injuring more than 500 while knocking out power and  phone services and forcing thousands to evacuate, media said.


Networks differ with respect to previews

For many of the broadcast networks' new fall shows, interested fans don't have to wait until they actually appear on television. How old-fashioned.


N.Y. to Sell Wireless Companies Lamppost Space

Further proof New York's real estate market is inflated: The city plans to sell space on top of lampposts to wireless phone companies for $21.6 million a year.    The equipment would be attached to 18,000 of the city's 200,000 lampposts...


Sushmita Sen's new film is very badly made.


Wolfsburg falls out of Bundesliga lead despite early goal

Wolfsburg fell out of the Bundesliga lead for the first time in a month Sunday, losing 3-1 to Hamburg SV despite a goal by Thomas Brdaric after only 19 seconds - the fastest goal this season.