Lula's star undimmed for Brazil's slum dwellers

HELIOPOLIS, Brazil  - Posters trumpeting the Workers' Party plaster scrappy homes in Sao Paulo's biggest slum, where residents see their own hardship tales reflected in President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.


Picking Bill Gates' brain at Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS - For the last time as Microsoft's chairman, Bill Gates delivered the opening speech at the Consumer Electronics Show. Microsoft made several announcements, including a partnership with NBC naming MSN as the exclusive online partner for the Beijing Olympics. Sports fans will be able to watch more than 3,000 hours of live and on-demand content over the Web.


Graeme McDowell Hits 62 to Match Old Course Record

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland  - Briton Graeme McDowell  took a leaf out of Tiger Woods's book to equal the St. Andrews  Old Course record of 62 Thursday and take a three-stroke early  lead in the Dunhill Links Championship first round.


Disney Dissidents Want Eisner Out in 2005

Walt Disney Co.  dissident shareholders Roy Disney and Stanley Gold on Monday said CEO Michael Eisner, who last week said he would step down in two years, should be forced to leave by early next year.


The Scot told the Rovers playing squad of his decision this morning after agreeing to replace Sir Bobby Robson on Tyneside. In one of football's strange quirks, Newcastle


Green tech financiers share tips for spotting sustainable startups.


Israel frees scores of Palestinian prisoners

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Israel freed more than 250 Palestinian prisoners on Friday as part of a U.S.-backed deal to bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after Hamas Islamists took over the Gaza Strip last month.


D'accordo con Berlusconi, Prodi deve dimettersi


The European Union resumed deployment Tuesday of a much-awaited peacekeeping force for two countries neighboring Sudan's troubled Darfur region, a military official said.


Torrential rain and ferocious winds have battered Florida once more, as the fourth hurricane in six weeks pounded the US state. Hurricane Jeanne slammed into the state with gusts of 115 mph (185 km/h), ripping


After seven years of trying and hoping, Zoo Atlanta officials announced a rare giant panda birth Wednesday, one of only a few in the United States.


Palermo, 16:21 - CALCIO, PALERMO; ZAMPARINI: NESSUNA RICHIESTA PER AMAURI

Il Palermo non ha ricevuto alcuna richiesta per Amauri. ''NÃ© per lui, nÃ© per Barzagli'', ha detto a ...


Lead singer for rock band Boston found dead

Brad Delp, the lead singer of the 1970s and '80s rock band Boston was found dead at his home in southern New Hampshire on Friday, local police said.


Get ready for freak weather, world's polluters told

MONTERREY, Mexico  - The world's top polluting nations were told on Wednesday to prepare for decades of weather turmoil, even if they act now to curb emissions and pursue green energy sources.


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Putting together an SEO campaign and thinking that cloaking, link farming or regurgitating content will get your site high rankings? Think again. Chances are, your site will get banned or ommitted from the top search engines; meaning Google, Yahoo, Ask.com and Live.com, by using these techniques. Black Hat SEO is a touchy field and if you’re [...]


Watching the defectives Security firm eEye has created what's described as the industry's first site designed solely to track zero-day vulnerabilities, flaws where exploits are available prior to the release of security patches.â¦


Hillary Rodham Clinton renewed her call Saturday to debate Democratic rival Barack Obama in Wisconsin before Tuesday's primary, even as she acknowledged she would cease campaigning in the state a full day before voters go to the polls.


Rusty Pierce could have played his last game for the Revolution at Gillette Stadium last week. Pierce is completing his fifth season with the Revolution, the longest continuously serving member of the team, and his Major League Soccer contract concludes in December.


Insurance commissioners nationwide, including those from Virginia, Maryland and the District, waded into the growing industry scandal yesterday, holding a teleconference to coordinate


Rinviato due volte il momento delle dichiarazioni ufficiali


Supernatural thriller "Forgotten" debuts top N. America box office

The supernatural thriller " The Forgotten" scared up the biggest bucks at North America box office over the weekend, according to preliminary studio estimates released Sunday.


Apat e Icram, finora nessun allarme ma pronti per emergenze


Fatah Militants Lay Down Their Arms to Bolster Abbas

For both Israel and the Aksa Martyrs Brigades in the West Bank, the emerging cease-fire is an experiment.


Game fans stood in lines through a chilly Tokyo night to be among the first in the world to get their hands on Sony's PlayStation Portable, the consumer electronics giant's first handheld game machine.


Scared Silent: So Many Crimes, and Reasons to Not Cooperate

In Camden, N.J., the stigma of being seen as a snitch prevents many from talking about even the worst crimes.


Tsunami Experience Prepares Alaska Town for Next One

Nearly 41 years ago, Alaskan Doug  McCrae was clinging to a roof with his family as huge waves of  debris-choked water slammed into Seward and other coastal  Alaska towns after a magnitude 9.2 earthquake shook nearby  Prince William Sound.


In one corner of Wall Street, money is still gushing. Early shareholders may be protected, but long-term investors may be the suckers.


Blood in church as Kenya falls into tribal violence

KIAMBAA, Kenya  - Even as Kenya Red Cross staff cleared the last of the bodies from the church's smoldering remains, traces of the massacre still haunted it.


La lettera del Cavaliere a tutti i parlamentari azzurri per "raccogliere le forzee far capire ai cittadini che questo governo Ã¨ una zavorra per il pease"                                          Berlusconi: "E' l'ora di voltare pagina" Fi in piazza contro Prodi a metÃ  novembre                                                                                Proprio in quei giorni la Finanziaria sarÃ  alla prova del voto nell'aula del Senato


Microsoft Changes Sender ID, AOL Back On Board

Microsoft resurrected its anti-spam Sender ID proposal Monday by making changes to appease some critics, and immediately won over one of its biggest detractors: American Online.


Associate of Black savages report, as media feeds on tycoon's fall

VANCOUVER : A top ally of Conrad Black savaged a report into alleged looting of the tycoon's media empire, as the Canadian newspaper world feasted on the downfall of a man it once feared.


Il presidente Lesar parla di 'clima non favorevole'


The films and actors shortlisted for the 80th Academy Awards will be named in Los Angeles later.


U.S.-led forces kill 20 militants in south Iraq

U.S.-led coalition forces killed at least 20 militants after coming under heavy attack from Shi'ite gunmen during raids in southern Iraq's Maysan province early on Monday, the U.S. military said.


Alpine Skiing: Poutiainen Wins After Kostelic Falls

ASPEN, Colorado  - Finland's Tanja Poutiainen won  her second World Cup race in three days on Sunday after  favorite Janica Kostelic fell in the second leg of a slalom.


Edwards' Cabinet list includes GOP names

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards carries a running list of people he might put in his Cabinet, and it includes "more than one" Republican.


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The walls and tabletops in Roger and Imogene Gorsuch's home are lined with photos of their extra children - all 233 of them.


Aussie Scientists Cut, Grind and Polish Perfect Kilogram

It's a question of keeping up standards. That famous slab in Paris has lost 50 micrograms, so Australian scientists are creating a perfect sphere out of Silicon 28. They even know how many atoms it'll contain.


Highlights from preliminary results of exit polling Tuesday in the Wisconsin primaries for The Associated Press and television networks:


King's Widow Turns Focus on Voting Rights

The widow of Martin Luther King Jr. said the right to vote should be open to everyone in a democracy, including those who have been convicted of crimes.


Oggi si prevede punta massima di 55.100 Mw tra le 16 e le 17


Va. Tech Panel Lacks Full Picture on Cho

After two months of public hearings by the state panel investigating the Virginia Tech massacre, one thing has emerged most clearly: The state's system of dealing with the mentally ill is in almost desperate need of repair.


Director adds real life to Queen Latifah film

He is a watchdog of black American culture who might have directed any movie he wanted, but when it came to his first film, Nelson George tapped into subjects that hit close to home -- drugs, AIDS and his sister.


Former U.S. prisoners of war who blamed their years of captivity in Vietnam on activists such as John Kerry are the only voices in a documentary that Sinclair Broadcasting has decided not to air in its entirety.


Weary Bethlehem Residents Want Peace for Christmas

The international diplomatic enthusiasm for Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking that erupted after the death of Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat has apparently not filtered down to the streets of Bethlehem.


Whitaker hopes Uganda will see true Amin in film

As Ugandans eagerly awaited the first screening of "The Last King of Scotland," the Hollywood star playing Idi Amin said on Saturday he hoped the fictional film truly portrayed the life of the late dictator.


Tom Lehman, making his debut as U.S.   Ryder Cup captain at the K Club this week, owned up to his   first rookie mistake on Wednesday.


Has it really been just 19 months since the New England Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four years?


European equities were expected to open higher on Wednesday, driven by a number of positive earnings reports and oil prices dropping back below $69 a barrel.


Free agent defensive end Dewayne White left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a better opportunity and more money in Detroit just like his former assistant coach did last year.


Iraq is producing an average of 2.5 million barrels of oil a day, its highest level since the war began in 2003, an oil ministry spokesman said Wednesday.


P. Diddy Takes Voter Drive to Swing States

P. Diddy Takes Get-Out-The-Vote Drive to Swing States; Rallies Planned for Six Cities. NEW YORK Oct 24, 2004 - Hip-hop mogul Sean "P.


Motorola: We're not looking to replace Zander

Blog: A board member says a BusinessWeek story claiming that the mobile-phone maker's board is looking to replace its chief executive is wrong.


Ocean's 13 co-stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney cast their prints in concrete before the film's Hollywood premiere.


While the rest of the world remains fixated on the US elections, the Dutch were plunged into a drama of their own on Tuesday with what appeared to be the second politically-related murder to hit the Netherlands in two years.


Microsoft is in talks to buy a stake in the social networking site Facebook, the Wall Street Journal says.


Putin aide warns of dangers to economy ECONOMIC POLICY

President Vladimir Putin's economic adviser has warned that Russia is jeopardising its economic growth by drifting away from liberal market reforms and moving towards increased state intervention.


Top leaders show concern over coal mine blast

Top Chinese leaders have showed enormous concern over a deadly gas explosion which took place at the Chenjiashan Coal Mine in northwest China's Shaanxi Province at 7:20 am Sunday, according to official sources.


Shrunken NATO talks show transatlantic stalemate

A tough mission in Afghanistan will dominate a NATO summit this week but few results are likely and a united Western approach to global security threats may have to await a new generation of leaders, analysts say.


Top Yukos Executives, Including 2 Americans, Flee Russia

Top executives say they fear persecution as a result of the company's continuing dispute with the Kremlin.


Americans go to Mexico for a cheaper perfect smile

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico  - It was fear of the hefty bill as much as fear of the drill that kept American musician Don Clay away from U.S. dental clinics for 30 years.


Iran in breach of UN requirements, 6 powers say

In the eyes of six world powers, Iran   has failed to meet a U.N. Security Council demand that it   suspend uranium enrichment, a senior European Union diplomat   said, in a move which could pave the way for sanctions.


Swarmcast Offers Faster Way to Download iTunes

Swarmcast said its new technology can help a viewer download movies, music, or TV episodes from iTunes up to 10 times faster than usual.


Gordon Brown is expected to urge the US to strengthen the dollar when he begins a visit to America on Friday.


Mediator to the rescue of writers talks, maybe

LOS ANGELES  - With a federal mediator joining the Writers Guild of America's film and TV contract negotiations for the first time in 19 years Tuesday, Hollywood is holding its collective breath that the move will actually prove meaningful.


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is angered by Mike Riley's refereeing in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Man Utd.


The European Central Bank held its key interest rate steady at 4 percent while the Bank of England cut its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to 5.25 percent.


Image Gallery of Indian hostages back home

Freed Indian hostages Sukhdev Singh, Antaryami and Tilak Raj were back home on Friday. The three truckers, freed in Iraq after a six-week ordeal, arrived to a rousing welcome from a huge crowd at New Delhi


Beijing's subway: a lesson for San Francisco

Blog: We know how to hold good meetings in the U.S., but Asia has us beat bad on getting to work.


Su scudo spaziale Usa hanno corretto posizione


Yes, they could ruin your year in 2008. Make sure they don't.


High school students across the country are increasingly tuned in to politics, and turned on by the election.


Iraqi forces backed by Americans raid Ramadi mosques they say were ...

US forces stepped up operations Tuesday across a wide swath of the Sunni insurgent strongholds northwest of the capital, pounding targets


Iraqi Foreign Minister: We Will Not Give in to Kidnappers' Demands

Iraq's foreign minister says his country is doing what it can to secure the release of two Americans and a British national taken hostage in Baghdad Thursday, but will not give in to kidnappers' demands.


Shaad Randhawa fooled twice on the sets of Awarapan

Dara Singh's handsome nephew, Shaad Randhawa has emerged a Mohit Suri favourite.


Tony Blair is being urged to use all his negotiating powers to end poor countries' debt and double aid. Some 45m children will die needlessly before 2015 and aid budgets are half their 1960 levels, charity Oxfam says in a new report, Paying the Price.


SINGAPORE: Microsoft Corp is expanding its community and economic development programmes in Asia as part of its global campaign to give poor people access to computers, the US software giant's chief executive said last Thursday.


Chicago Aldermen Request Police Complaint List

With the Chicago Police Department mired in accusations of misconduct, the cityâs aldermen on Thursday asked a federal judge for the names of officers who were the subjects of the most complaints.


La Crosse Tribune, Wis., Joan Kent Column: Tracks, Couches and Sidewalks

By Joan Kent, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Sep. 12--Lest residents come down too hard on the city regarding the train whistles, this is what I understand happened, in a nutshell.


A year ago Notre Dame was dreaming of challenging for a national championship when it played Michigan.


ATHENS - Mary Lou Retton left her phone number for Carly Patterson. Call me, she said, after the Olympic all-around competition.


Tribal Coalition in Anbar Said to Be Crumbling

BAGHDAD, June 10 -- A tribal coalition formed to oppose the extremist group al-Qaeda in Iraq, a development that U.S. officials say has reduced violence in Iraq's troubled Anbar province, is beginning to splinter, according to an Anbar tribal leader and a U.S. military official familiar with tribal...


Berkman's magnificent postseason play overshadowed by Beltran

From a much quieter corner of the clubhouse, Houston Astros right fielder Lance Berkman briefly glanced over at the crowd of television cameras and tape recorders encircling teammate Carlos Beltran.


Six months after being diagnosed with incurable cancer, Elizabeth Edwards is pushing hard for her husband's presidential bid, serving as both campaign surrogate and political pit bull.


A new report backs up claims by Utah workers who say the rising cost of health care coverage has shrunk their paychecks. Health insurance premiums paid by workers in Utah have risen over


DGA chooses âNo Country for Old Menâ as the best feature film of 2008.


SOCCEROOS superstar Harry Kewell is optimistic he can overcome a painful groin injury and play in Saturdays Confederations Cup qualifier against the Solomon Islands.


Dozens of mourners gathered in front of the Indonesian Embassy last night for a candlelight vigil for the victims of the tsunami that devastated South Asia.


Ga. Tech's defense buzzing again after wins

To hear Georgia Tech defense end Eric Henderson, it was just a matter of time before the Yellow Jackets defense became as stingy as it has been the last two games.


In Interview, Torre Details Meeting With the Yankees

Joe Torre told Bob Costas on HBO Tuesday night that the teamâs principal owner, George Steinbrenner, held him to a standard of winning that could not be met.


Standard & Poor's Raises India's Outlook

A leading credit ratings agency raised its outlook Monday for India's economy despite rising inflation and insufficient monsoon rains that could slow growth.


The Trail Blazers have agreed to terms on a buyout with guard Steve Francis, who was acquired in a draft night deal with the Knicks.


TOKYO - An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 on Monday jolted areas in Niigata Prefecture hit by a series of strong earthquakes since late October, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.


Il ragazzo era morto in classe dopo aver fumato uno spinello


Residents packed the District of Columbia Council chambers Thursday to praise or pan the mayor's $440 million proposal to refurbish RFK Stadium and build a new ballpark for the Montreal Expos.


Firenze, 15:54 - CALCIO, SERIE C2: GLI ARBITRI DEL 23/O TURNO

Questi gli arbitri designati a dirigere le partite della 23/a giornata del campionato nazionale di c...


Tribune dustup spotlights ownership rule

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to approve Tuesday a proposal by Chairman Kevin Martin that will allow broadcasters in the nation's 20 largest media markets to also own a newspaper Â overturning a 32-year-old rule.


Martinez Strikes for Red Sox in Game Three

Pedro Martinez made his World Series debut a memorable one Tuesday helping the Red Sox to a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals and moving Boston one win away from capturing their first World Series since 1918.


JUST AS it seemed like Sourav Ganguly's worst days were over, the India skipper finds himself in a soup again. This time, for being on the wrong side of the law.


Terrorism Act 2000 see British police search properties for naught

British police have raided three properties in the area of the northern city of Manchester under Britain's main anti-terrorism law.


Fifa's World Player of the Year will be named on Monday from a shortlist of Fabio Cannavaro, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho.


At least 17 people were killed and dozens wounded by a wave of car bombings in central Baghdad on Monday, most of them in a predominantly Shi'ite district, police and witnesses said.


The unbeaten New England Patriots continue their quest for perfection this weekend as the top-seeded teams join the NFL playoffs.


Working with the basic material of computer chips, Intel Corp. researchers have constructed an all-silicon laser that could lead to computers one day harnessing light waves rather than electrical currents to shuttle data swiftly.


Russia delivers first nuclear fuel to Iran

Russia has delivered the first shipment  of nuclear fuel to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power station, the  Russian state agency building the station said in a statement  on Monday.


Australians have been reminded of the dangers of travelling to Indonesia after US authorities warned their citizens to avoid western hotels because of the risk of terrorist attacks.


Gynecologist Visit Urged Before First Pap Test

NEW YORK  - Adolescent girls should make  their first visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist at around 13  to 15 years of age, even though routine Pap testing doesn't  usually start until they're older, according to a  recommendation from the American College of Obstetricians and  Gynecologists (ACOG).


Erano in un terreno agricolo, arrestato il proprietario


Alexander rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns as the Seahawks clinched at least a wild-card berth, holding on for a 24-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.


De Montfort mixes arts and science research cocktail

Institute opens tomorrow In a bid to encourage more collaboration between the Arts and Sciences, De Montfort University Leicester is launching a new research institute it says will "defy the traditional boundaries of computer science, digital arts and humanities".â¦


A fourth-quarter lead proves fleeting for the Redskins as John Kasay hits a 52-yard field goal Saturday to give the Panthers a 23-20 overtime win.


Oil weighs on blue chips, eBay results boost techs

NEW YORK Stocks were mixed in a volatile session yesterday, with blue chips weighed down by oil prices and a new investigation of the insurance industry.


Gary Shilling's investment outlook was right on target last year, and it hasn't changed this year. That's bad for housing.


More lorry drivers are bringing supplies to Nepal's capital in defiance of an indefinite blockade by Maoist rebels.


Sport: Football: New manager believes Scotland have players and passion to qualify for 2010 World Cup


Merger Mania Moves to Software as Symantec Buys Veritas

Merger mania found its way back into the software space today, asvsecurity firm Symantec said it would pay US$13.5 billion to acquire Veritas Software.


JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon criticized Israeli hard-liners Sunday, warning that heated rhetoric against his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip could lead to civil war.    Sharon issued the warning hours before opponents of the Gaza pullout planned to stage a mass demonstration in Jerusalem...


"At the moment it seems that the calendar is not going to include the British Grand Prix for 2005," Stewart, president of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) that owns the Silverstone circuit, told BBC radio.


(InfoWorld) - One of the biggest rumors to come out of Computex this week is that Intel is developing a new high-end graphics processor, which it will begin sampling to graphics cards makers in Taiwan in the next year or two. Graphics card makers at the show said they've seen no signs of it, however. The rumor follows reports of Intel hiring more graphics chip engineers, and speculation that Intel will have to answer Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD's)Â purchase of GPU maker ATI TechnologiesÂ last year. AMD is developing a family of microprocessors with graphics built in,Â called Fusion. Some also speculate that Intel will need to buy a graphics processor company to bolster its expertise in GPUs. Intel already makes graphics cores, but they are generally used in chip sets for PCs aimed at users who are not looking for high end graphics. In fact, Intel is the world's largest graphics chip maker, but it has never gone after the high-end segment of the business, which has long been dominated by NvidiaÂ and ATI. The only major announcement Intel has made recently about graphics is building the function intoÂ a future multicore chip code-named Larrabee. The chip, which will pack dozens of x86 microprocessors onto a single piece of silicon, is under development. The company may eventually take a swing at the high-end GPU business, but several graphics card makers at Computex say they've seen no sign of such a move yet. "There have been rumors of an Intel GPU for a long time. I haven't seen anything like it yet," said Andy Wu, project engineer in the multimedia division at Micro-Star International, one of Taiwan's largest graphics card makers. "It would be big news if it were true, but it's not real," said Andrew Wei, graphics product manager at Foxconn Technology Group, another graphics card maker. An engineer at Asustek Computer, Taiwan's largest motherboard maker and a major graphics card developer, also denied the existence of an Intel GPU or any hearsay that one might be coming anytime soon. Grace Wang, regional marketing manager for Intel's Asia Pacific platform component group, said Larrabee is the only major graphics project Intel has announced recently, and declined to comment on any other product plans. Intel held 38.7 percent of the graphics chip market at the end of the first quarter, followed by Nvidia with 28.5 percent and AMD with 21.9 percent, according to Jon Peddie Research. Â


At least six people are killed and many left without power as Cyclone Gene hits Fiji with winds of 140km/h (88mph).


Murdoch Is Said to Have Ordered Editorâs Dismissal

Rupert Murdochâs relationship with Judith Regan soured as she became involved in a controversy over a widely criticized O. J. Simpson book.


The chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission recommended against additional regulation of high-speed Internet traffic.


Poland rejects xenophobia in favour of Europe

Â· Tusk government aims to join euro within five years Â· Defeated leader's twin retains veto as president


For this month's Color of Money Book Club selection, I'm doing something a little different.


Microsoft Appoints New Top Lawyer to Tackle EC

Microsoft Corp has appointed a new in-house lawyer to handle cases in EMEA, including its ongoing antitrust spat with the European Commission.  The company has promoted from within, handing the role to Erich Andersen who has been a part of Microsoft's in-house legal team since 1995.


Melbourne: Opener Justin Langer has confirmed what most of his compatriots have been dreading, Australia looking over their shoulders at England.


Parents of Japanese hostage in Iraq plea for his release

NOGATA, Fukuoka -- The parents of a Japanese man taken hostage in Iraq said all they wanted was for their son to return home safe.


Baptist Minister Is on a Mission ; Pastor's Goal is to Start 400 Hispanic Churches in United States

By DEBRA DOMINGUEZ-LUND Journal Staff Writer  Bernie Moraga's mission is grand: to start 400 Hispanic Baptist churches in the United States within seven years.


It may have gotten a bad rap, but peer-to-peer technology is increasingly used as a legitimate distribution tool for high-bandwidth applications like video.


Driver In Bus Crash Apparently At Wheel All Night

A federal investigator Monday said the driver of a tour bus involved in a deadly crash apparently had been driving all night without backup.


Business in Brief: Transneft Hikes Rates $84Bln Trade Surplus Ruble...

Swiss police evacuated the Geneva offices of Russian oil giant LUKoil following a bomb alert Tuesday, but a suspicious package was discovered to be harmless.


Baby Stolen from Womb Said in Good Condition

KANSAS CITY, Mo.  - A baby girl cut from her  murdered mother's womb by a woman who later tried to pass the  child off as her own was in very good condition, a Kansas  hospital said on Monday.


Wall Street may find itself on the  defensive next week if reports on housing and growth suggest  that the United States economy is headed for an acute slowdown  despite the Federal Reserve's pause in its two-year cycle of  interest-rate increases.


The BBC Trust gives the provisional go-ahead for a high definition television (HDTV) channel.


U.S., European and Russian diplomats agree on encouraging Iran back to the bargaining table over its disputed nuclear program, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Thursday. Diplomats from the U.S. and its negotiating partners plan to meet next week to try drafting a new U.N. resolution on the standoff.


Saudi Worries Delay U.S. 'Enemy Combatant' Transfer

Saudi Arabia has delayed by more  than a week the transfer of long-held accused enemy combatant  Yaser Hamdi from the United States due to worries about his  release deal, U.S. officials said on Friday.


FDA says four people who went to wrinkle clinic paralyzed by ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. Federal documents reveal four people in Florida paralyzed by botulism were injected with doses of an unapproved toxin that someone bought from a California laboratory.


South African public sector unions suspend this week's strikes while members consider a new pay offer.


Zeta-Jones' stalker claims she's innocent

The woman accused of stalking Catherine Zeta-Jones has pleaded not guilty at her arraignment in Los Angeles. Two weeks after being found mentally competent to stand trial, 33 year-old Dawnette Knight entered


Comedian Bernie Mac is  developing a concert film and a series of Dean Martin-style  celebrity roast DVDs under a new production deal with indie  producer Lionsgate.


Industry watchers view ConocoPhillips as favourite in Lukoil ...

When the Russian government's 7.6 per cent stake in Lukoil - the world's No. 2 oil company by reserves - is auctioned Wednesday in the country's biggest privatization, industry watchers aren't expecting any surprises.


Hamas eyes Israeli targets overseas to deter killings

BEIRUT: Hamas is debating whether to expand its operations against Israeli targets overseas as a means of deterring Israel from further assassinations of key personnel, according to a spokesman for the militant Palestinian group.


Roma, 17:46 - CALCIO, LAZIO: I CONVOCATI PER IL GENOA

Questa i convocati dal tecnico della Lazio, Delio Rossi, per la gara contro il Genoa in programma do...


Toyota in quest for pole position in China

Japan's No. 1 automaker is no longer content to take a back seat to foreign rivals in China. On Monday, Toyota Motor Corp. announced the launch of Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co.


Teenage pregnancy rates in parts of east Belfast are more than double the average in the board area, a report says.


Lancet Magazine Attacks UNICEF Child Priorities

The survival, rather than the rights, of  children must be the priority of UNICEF over the next decade  because 10 million children are dying every year -- many from  preventable causes, a medical journal said on Friday.


Monsoon rainfall in the western Indian state of Gujarat prompts the state government to issue a floods red alert.


Reservoirs Closed After Carcinogen Is Found

A rare sunlight and chlorine reaction tainted the water of two reservoirs that supply drinking water to Los Angeles with a cancer-causing chemical, utility officials said Friday.


New Air France-KLM low-cost tourist airline to launch by next June

A new low-cost tourist airline being created by Air France-KLM will launch by next June and will compete with budget carriers flying to dozens of Mediterranean destinations, the company said.


New York, 10:37 - CALCIO, GOLD CUP: VINCONO MESSICO E PANAMA

Successi di Messico e Panama nella prima giornata del gruppo C della Gold Cup, il torneo della confe...


NBA Wrap: Bosh Powers Raptors Past Timberwolves

Chris Bosh collected a season-high 24  points and 14 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors snapped a  seven-game losing streak with a 96-90 upset win over the  Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday.


Matthew McConaughey says he immediately committed to a role in the upcoming film "We Are Marshall" after reading the script.


Iraqi National Guard soldiers remove a body after two men were found murdered in Mosul, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004. Previously, 20 bodies were found in Mosul in the past week, including ten identified as Iraqi regular army soldiers.


Your view: Do you think the MMR jab is safe?

A study in the Lancet has shown that there is no link between the triple vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella and autism. The research, conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is


Private equity's inner circle refuse to declare they are UK taxpayers

Business & money: Â· Fund chiefs stonewall on domicile questionÂ· MPs expected to demand answers next week


BBC radio station censors Pogues Christmas hit

British public broadcaster BBC's Radio 1 program has cut out the word "faggot" from an old Christmas hit in a move the mother of the song's late performer branded "ridiculous".


Indonesia plans to scrap an unpopular exit tax levied on foreign residents and citizens leaving the country that critics say has hurt business and regional tourism, a government official said Wednesday.


Iraqi PM's Cousin Kidnapped, Islamists Threaten

Gunmen have abducted three relatives of  Iraq's prime minister from outside their Baghdad home, a  spokesman for premier Iyad Allawi said on Wednesday.


MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 6 -- Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney sought on Sunday to revive his party's contentious debate over illegal immigration, hoping to remind voters in New Hampshire of the issue that stoked conservative anger and nearly derailed Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign...


Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack told Democratic leaders on Friday he may seek the party's top job as the jockeying to replace chairman Terry McAuliffe intensified.


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - President Bush said U.S.  aid efforts following Asia's killer tsunami would improve  America's image in the Muslim world as fears receded that  diseases and infections could kill many thousands of survivors.


It may sound far fetched, but dogs have been trained to detect bladder cancer by simply smelling urine. The new research opens a new array of possibilities for the future of man's best friend.


Soccer coach Tom Fitzgerald killed in accident

TAMPA, Fla. Soccer coach Tom Fitzgerald has died after a motorcycle accident in Tampa, Florida. He was 53. Fitzgerald coached the University of Tampa to the NCAA Division Two soccer championship in 1994, then led UCLA to the Division One title in 2002.


Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese will work with The Departed's Mark Wahlberg on a TV drama, reports say.


The schedule of events at TPC Boston in Norton leading up to and including the Deutsche Bank Championship (for information, call 508-285-8333):


Keep your pants on! Vt. town bans nudity

Vermont's infamous naked town is under orders to keep its pants on.


Chenjiashan Mine - Hopes of finding alive 141 workers trapped inside a north China coal pit vanished Monday as officials and angry relatives blamed the disaster on management's drive for profit.


Anita O'Day, whose sassy renditions of "Honeysuckle Rose," "Sweet Georgia Brown" and other song standards that made her one of the most respected jazz vocalists of the 1940s and '50s, has died. She was 87.


'Ritireremo tutte campagne pubblicitarie da paese iberico'


Dawnette Knight, the woman accused of making threatening phone calls to Catherine Zeta Jones is to go on trial in Los Angeles. A judge says there is enough evidence against Dawnette Knight and her fate should be decided by a jury.


Wake Forest reaches No. 1 for the first time, switching places with Kansas atop The Associated Press men's basketball poll Monday.


Sex-Disease Chlamydia Rife Among Japanese Teens

More than 10 percent of Japanese teenagers who were screened for a sexual disease that can cause infertility tested positive, a newspaper reported, adding to concerns about increasing sexual activity among Japan's youth.


RAMAT GAN, Israel  - A new system is using virtual reality scenes of surfing and jogging to help physiotherapy patients improve their balance and, for some, even to learn to walk again.


Chicago greets 1st Wal-Mart, but wonders where's Elmo?

There were no protesters or top   Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT.N executives at the grand opening of   the retailer's first Chicago store on Wednesday, but perhaps   the most keenly felt absence was T.M.X. Elmo.


"I always thought I had a fairly normal childhood, until I found out my parents weren't who I thought they were."


Get lost, Nemo -- Pixar Animation's new film "The Incredibles" has topped weekend box office charts with $70.7 million (38 million pounds) in north American ticket


Pronto, the IAC owned comparison shopping search service, is now powering the Shopping sections of Excite.com and iWon.com, both IAC (Ask.com’s parent company) properties.  iWon and Excite are not as major Internet properties as Ask.com, but they do receive respectable traffic and serve as excellent testing grounds for new Ask.com and IAC technology (in the same [...]


Rwanda Tells AU Congo Soldiers Will Not Be Attacked

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reassured the African Union that Congolese soldiers will not be attacked during a planned two-week operation against Rwandan Hutu rebels in the east.


High court asked to weigh assisted suicide

The Justice Department asked the US Supreme Court Tuesday to hear argument on whether federal anti-drug law can trump Oregon's assisted suicide law.


Three bids are expected for a multibillion-dollar purchase of the aircraft division of Raytheon, and the deal may be completed by year-end.


Lockheed allegations focus on Boeing's chief exec

Lockheed Martin has introduced evidence in a civil lawsuit that allegedly demonstrates Boeing Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher knew former Air Force acquisitions officer Darleen Druyun gave Boeing preferential treatment in the award of billions of


Cosmonauts venture out to reinforce space station

Two Russian crew  members ventured out from the International Space Station on  Wednesday to install metal shields designed to protect the  vulnerable research outpost from the impact of orbital debris.


Rugby World Cup: Lackluster England Opens With Victory Over U.S.

Olly Barkley scored 18 points to lead England to a 28-10 victory over the United States in a Group A match in the Rugby World Cup yesterday in Lens, France.


Vital Signs: Nostrums: In Broccoli Sprouts, Protection From UV Rays

An small study suggests that an extract from broccoli rubbed on skin produces protection against burns caused by ultraviolet radiation.


Cooler weather helps contain California fires

ESCONDIDO, California  - Cooler, calmer weather helped firefighters gain the upper hand over seven remaining wildfires in Southern California on Sunday, although state officials said blazes still threatened 12,000 homes.


BRITAIN is to write off its share of debts owed by the worldâs poorest countries to the World Bank, Chancellor Gordon Brown will announce tomorrow.


Putin-Medvedev duo "could run Russia until 2033"

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his favored successor Dmitry Medvedev could take turns to run Russia for another quarter of a century, a senior Kremlin ally said in an interview published on Monday.


Corporate governance report cards prove tricky

A wave of business scandals in the  past few years has focused much more attention on how companies  are run, but even many investor watchdogs don't exactly agree  on how to assess corporate governance.


Earnhardt Slip May Jeopardize Nextel Lead

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was strangely subdued after his latest victory at Talladega Superspeedway.


Chelsea Beats Fulham in League Cup; Watford Defeats Portsmouth

Frank Lampard scored with two minutes remaining as Chelsea defeated Fulham 2-1 to advance to the semifinals of English soccer's League Cup.


Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano is given special dispensation to join Liverpool from West Ham.


Giuliani camp pulls in $15M; Romney $12M

Rudy Giuliani emerged as the winner in the Republican presidential money contest this quarter, raising more and spending less than both of his leading rivals. Mitt Romney tapped his personal wealth for a $6.5 million loan and John McCain's campaign was seriously considering public financing to revive his all-but-broke presidential bid.


Rising from the Pacific surf and zig-zagging along the border for 14 miles, Tijuana's border fence has done little but push illegal migrants into the Arizona desert and feed the smuggling industry since it went up in 1994.


sets up a panel to investigate charges of genocide in the west of Africa's largest country. A Sudanese intelligence official said the government was arming tribes to counter a perceived new rebel threat in the east.


In "American Gangster," which is "based on a true story," Denzel Washington Â as the `70s drug lord Frank Lucas Â confidently marches deep into the jungles of Southeast Asia as the Vietnam War rages in the background. He is looking for drugs.


Pakistan tribal violence casts shadow on proposed gas pipelines

A series of violent attacks on the energy infrastructure in Pakistan's strategic southwest could have a major backlash on various multi-billion gas pipeline projects, industry experts said.


(Danbury-AP, Dec. 30, 2004 5:22 PM) _ Governor Rell was released from Danbury Hospital today, three days after undergoing breast cancer surgery.


The injunction stopping a BBC report on the cash-for-honours probe has been lifted.


Without a Hit Razr Sequel, Profit Drops for Motorola

Motorola executives said demand for the companyâs cellphones had slowed and the company was losing market share.


WASHINGTON - The nation's crime rate last year held steady at the lowest levels since the government began surveying crime victims in 1973, the Justice Department reported Sunday.    The study was the latest contribution to a decade-long trend in which violent crime as measured by victim surveys has fallen by 55 percent and property crime by 49 percent...


BAGHDAD - Kidnappers with links to al-Qaeda threatened in a videotape yesterday to behead a Hillsdale, Mich., native and two other hostages in Iraq within two days unless authorities released female prisoners from two US-run prisons.


The next batch of painful "Jackass" stunts is coming to a computer screen near you.


Quake, Tsunami Devastate Asia; Over 11,300 Dead

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka  - One of the most powerful  earthquakes in history hit Asia Sunday, unleashing a tsunami  which devastated coastal areas of Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia  and tourist isles in Thailand, killing more than 11,300 people.


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


Scrapping submarine program a possibility if boats not safe ...

GLASGOW, Scotland (CP) - Canada's defence minister cautioned Monday that no swift decisions should be made about Ottawa's controversial submarine program in the wake of the fire aboard HMCS Chicoutimi that killed a submariner and left the vessel adrift


The high court yesterday dismissed an attempt to prevent the Guardian from reporting allegations of serious abuse of Iraqis by British soldiers and described the way the Ministry of Defence handled the case as 'barmy'


Four Nepalese former Gurkhas working for a UK security firm have been killed inside the Green Zone in Baghdad. London-based Global Risk Strategies confirmed that 15 workers had also been injured in Thursday's incident in the Iraqi capital.


They give a whole new meaning to things that go bump in the night. Elephants have recently taken to blocking a highway frequently used by produce trucks in Thailand but which also runs through the Ang Lue Nai wildlife reserve.


Powell and others depart, showing the president is moving fast to make good on his campaign promises. By Deb Price / The Detroit News.


Sloppy Pack still has enough to remain unbeaten

RALEIGH The performance by the NC State men's basketball team was the type that would leave training tables, Gatorade coolers and coaches' shirt collars in disarray in the postgame locker room.


The U.S. Army has plans to let robots handle war's dirty work.


NY City Council considers halt to n-word

The city council is considering a symbolic resolution calling for New Yorkers to stop using the n-word, and supporters say Black History Month is a relevant time to call attention to the racial slur.


British officer to give evidence in Iraqi abuse trial

The British army officer who launched an operation which led to the abuse of civilians by troops in southern Iraq is due to give evidence at the court martial of three soldiers.


Abbas Announces Deal for Unity Government

A government will be comprised Hamas and the Palestinian AuthorityÂs own Fatah party.


Japanese car firm Toyota sees its vehicle sales soar in September compared to a year earlier, in contrast to its US rivals.


US troops and combat aircraft unleashed artillery and precision strikes yesterday on terrorist hide-outs in Fallujah, shaping the battle space for what is designed as a final ground assault


Yesterday, Novell shipped its Linux Desktop 9 product, the software maker's attempt to unseat Windows on business PCs. Developed with SUSE underpinnings and based on Kernel 2.6, Novell liberally sprinkled


Malaysian Islamists to protest at rock concert

Malaysian Islamists planned to protest at a concert here by the German rock band Scorpions because it was "immoral and un-Islamic", officials said.


Bausch & Lomb says gets rival takeover bid

Eye-care company Bausch & Lomb Inc.  said on Thursday it received a takeover offer from rival Advanced Medical Optics Inc.  of $75 per share, topping its agreed $65-per-share deal to be acquired by a private equity firm.


Japan, US agree to restart imports of some American beef

TOKYO -- Japan and the United States agreed yesterday to resume imports of some American beef, halted since December after a case of mad cow disease in Washington state, but did not set a date for restarting trade.


Flying Mammal Found From 125 Million Years Ago

An animal the size of a small squirrel experimented with aerial life about the same time as birds, scientists said.


The FTSE 100 closed sharply lower Tuesday -- its lowest level for over a year -- as a 9.8 billion dollars Q4 loss from Citigroup and weaker than expected retail sales sent the Dow into an early three-figure dive, with retailers back in the spotlight after Christmas trading updates from Tesco and Debenhams.


FAA orders inspections of all newer 737s

Federal regulators ordered inspections of the wing slats on all newer Boeing 737 jetliners based on findings about the fire that destroyed a China Airlines 737 in Japan last week.


Sara Lee stands by earnings, sales views

Sara Lee Corp.  on Monday stood  by its sales and earnings targets for the current fiscal year,  as it moves forward after a restructuring in which it sold or  spun off business that had accounted for about 40 percent of  its sales.


Sorry, Pope, but this 'proper church' declaration is surreal nonsense

Comment is free: Simon Jenkins: I'm an atheist but still I resent this joker in Rome slighting my community. A residual theological chauvinism is aroused.


WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a massive reorganization of the United States intelligence community to address the Sept. 11 commission's complaints that the nation's spy agencies don't work together properly to deter terrorist attacks    The bill, approved on a 96-2 vote, would create a national counterterrorism center and also a position of national intelligence director who would coordinate most of the nation's nonmilitary intelligence agencies...


Fashion designer Marc Ecko said the ball Barry Bonds hit for his record-breaking 756th home run will be branded with an asterisk after an online vote by fans.


A day of ceremonies begins in the US to mark the fifth anniversary of the 11 September attacks.


Family and Tony Robbins have matured and molded University of Maryland free safety Ray Custis into a trusted leader and anchor of the Terrapins' defense.


Microsoft Launches Its Own Web Search Tool

Microsoft Corp. unveiled a preliminary version of its Web search engine late on Wednesday, in its first attack on Google Inc. leading position in the market.


Are you a serial returner? By that, I mean, do you routinely return items, especially holiday gifts? If so, be forewarned. Some retailers have resorted to using a computer database to track customer returns and catch fraudulent or excessive returns.


Satan's bounty hunter has looted the wallets of movie-goers.


Catania, 11:16 - CALCIO, PULVIRENTI: CATANIA RISCHIA FALLIMENTO

E' stato giusto punire il Catania, ma adesso il club rischia il fallimento. E' l'allarme lanciato da...


The soaring cost of oil hits global economic growth, although recovery is not a distant prospect, according to the OECD.


Beckham will create lots of interest in U.S., says Woods

Tiger Woods believes former England soccer captain David Beckham's move from Real Madrid to Los Angeles Galaxy will generate plenty of interest in the United States.


Suddenly Called to Serve: A Dove, a Hawk and a Loon

If the abysmal reception so far for films about the war in Iraq is any indication, âDay Zeroâ is the last thing movie audiences will want to consume.


British government officials pleaded behind the scenes Thursday for Northern Ireland Protest leader Ian Paisley to accept a post as head of a coalition with Catholics.


Two key black political leaders in South Carolina who backed John Edwards in 2004 said Tuesday they are supporting Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's bid the Democratic presidential nomination.


Fears of a US slowdown and mortgage market woes prompt a share slump in Europe, Asia and Wall Street.


The Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates to 3.5%, a shock three-quarters of a percentage point reduction.


5,000 more US troops placed in Baghdad before elections

The US army has deployed an extra 5,000 US troops in Baghdad, stepping up security in the Iraqi capital ahead of the Jan. 30 elections, a senior US commander said Tuesday.


Tracking Down Your Long-Lost Pension Payments

At 45, James Vandeputte is still a long way from retirement. But, wisely, he's thinking ahead.


European Union finance ministers gave a cold shoulder Saturday to France's contentious proposal to cut off development funds for EU newcomers unless they agree to stop luring Western companies — and jobs — with low tax rates.


Russia Residents Visit Scene of Killings

The evening light fades from the charred shell of the gymnasium at School No. 1, and Vitaly throws his hands out wide and spits out a string of profanities.


Juventus coach Fabio Capello scolded his side for easing off and allowing rivals Inter Milan two late goals which gave them a 2-2 draw at the San Siro on Sunday.


You don't need to carry a light saber or speak Klingon to get excited about the doings in Mojave today. SpaceShipOne, the product of aviation visionary Burt Rutan


Analysts: Use Open XML, ODF only to make a statement

Research firm Burton Group predicts adoption of Microsoft's OOXML file format, regardless of results from ISO standardization bid.


Dalle 21 alle 6, vietato sostare o rallentare in alcune zone


Nortel alleges that Vonage infringes on 12 of its patents that broadly deal with click-to-call systems, with the management or architecture of VoIP system resources and with call-tracing methods in packet-switched networks.


LONDON: Rescue workers combed an English coastal village in north Cornwall yesterday for people missing after a flash flood caused by torrential rain hit Britain's southwestern Atlantic coast.


Iraq holds a national conference on Saturday designed to halt mounting sectarian violence that has raised fears of civil war and been a major issue behind U.S. President George W. Bush's decision to review his strategy.


District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. Williams and Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp reached agreement last night on a stadium financing package that they said will satisfy Major League Baseball by guaranteeing construction of a permanent home for the Washington Nationals along the Anacostia waterfront.


Bush Picks Kellogg CEO as Commerce Chief

President Bush on Monday chose  Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban-born CEO of Kellogg Co, as his  nominee to be commerce secretary, his second selection of a  Hispanic for a second-term Cabinet.


Auto Racing: Earnhardt in the Driverâs Seat

Oakland Raiders running back Dominic Rhodes and Torrie Cox, the special-teams ace of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, were suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the leagueâs substance-abuse policy. The league does not disclose reasons for substance-abuse suspensions. Rhodes pleaded guilty in the off-season to reckless driving charges in Indiana after prosecutors agreed to drop drunken driving charges against him.Rhodes, who spent his six seasons in Indianapolis, signed a two-year contract with the Raiders that could be worth up to $7.5 million. He is expected to split time with last yearâs starter, LaMont Jordan.Cox was picked as a Pro Bowl alternate last season, when he returned 18 kickoffs for 387 yards and made 30 tackles. He can participate in all preseason practices and games.


Reigning Italian champions AC Milan handed out a lesson in quality finishing at the San Siro to hit outclassed Fiorentina for six of the best on Sunday afternoon.


French police launch massive crackdown after 2 officers ambushed

Around 220 police raided a housing project south of Paris in a spectacular dawn crackdown to catch suspects involved in a violent ambush last week of two officers.


EU to restart direct aid to Palestinians

The European Union will resume direct aid to the Palestinians as part of efforts to support President Mahmoud Abbas's emergency cabinet, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Monday.


More than 1,000 illegal  immigrants from Africa land in  Spain's Canary Islands so far this weekend.


Military contractors Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics posted higher third-quarter profit and raised their financial forecasts due to strong Pentagon spending.


National Australia to Bear Irish Bank Theft Losses

National Australia Bank Ltd., the nation's largest lender, will bear any losses arising from the theft of about 20 million pounds ($38.5 million) from its Northern Bank unit in Northern Ireland.


Consumers may notice their monthly bank statements are considerably lighter now that banks no longer have to return paper checks but instead can return digital images or substitute versions of the checks.


Because of the way the calendar breaks, album sales are trailing 2004 in the early weeks of the new year, but a rapper named the Game could help even the score.


Ol' Dirty Bastard's Death Was Accidental

Olâ Dirty Bastardâs autopsy report has revealed that his death was an accident and that he died as a result of taking cocaine and Tramadol, a prescription painkiller.


TV Guide Broadband and Brightcove Announce Agreement for Syndication of Internet Video

TV Guide, the most trusted brand in television guidance, and Brightcove,  the Internet TV pioneer, today announced that TV Guide Broadband will  use Brightcove to publish and manage online video for syndication to Web  site affiliates across the Internet.


Report: Penguins will stay in Pittsburgh

Penguins will stay in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh hockey fans should be able to watch phenoms Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin perform for many more years if a television station's report is accurate. KDKA-TV, citing unidentified sources, reported last night that the Penguins have reached a deal with city, county, and state officials on financing for a new arena. The ...


One person is arrested after police come under a "sustained attack" by a crowd in Magherafelt.


House market trends are shifting away from a sellers' market and now favour buyers, new figures suggest.


IRS Audits More of the Wealthy and Fewer Small Companies

The Internal Revenue Service, in the midst of a crackdown on aggressive tax shelters, is auditing significantly more wealthy individuals and large companies, but is increasingly shying away from scrutinizing smaller businesses.


The rings of Saturn are part of a young and evolving system, according to the latest observations that suggest a snowball fight is going on around the giant planet.


Microsoft Sets Licensing Policy for New Chips

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday agreed to require only a single license for server software that runs on computers powered by a new generation of chips


Pretoria - Deputy foreign minister Aziz Pahad said verification of the presence of invading Rwandan soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was needed.


Carl and Clarence Aguirre, the 2-year-old twins who were joined at the head until five weeks ago, should be walking by Christmas, their pediatrician says.


Top Marine: Troops under too much strain

The new head of the Marine Corps said Wednesday that the longer than anticipated pace of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan is putting an unacceptable strain on his troops. Gen. James Conway said the service is unable to meet its goal of giving Marines twice as much time at home as in a war zone. Some units are serving their fourth tours in Iraq, and the strain on families has raised concern that Marines will start leaving the service, he told reporters.


John Kerry used suspect accounting in sizing up the cost of the Iraq war and President Bush got his opponent's position wrong on withdrawing troops as the two men rushed to knock each other down as many pegs as possible in their first debate.


AFRICA: Women wait to be heard - World AIDS Day

JOHANNESBURG, 1 December (IRIN) - African women don't need statistics to tell them that they are the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.


Aviazione Tel Aviv bombarda ponte nel sud del Libano


Shares in UK Coal,  the UK's biggest coal producer, sink as the group unveils a fall in sales and warns of rising costs.


It's not hip-hop. It's blip-pop. That's what the Gameboyzz Orchestra Project calls the sounds it squeezes out of a half dozen Game Boy consoles. [Missing Links]


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.


Two pilots whose executive jet collided with a larger jet over the Brazilian jungle, killing 154 people, said Friday they were flying at the altitude assigned by air traffic controllers.


Intel CTO Pat Gelsinger says the Internet must be upgraded with a new layer of capabilities to deal with imminent problems of capacity, security and reliability.


Welsh furious after EU mapmakers delete Wales

The Welsh have bristled with indignation after the European Union wiped their homeland off the face of the earth.


Five Britons who were kidnapped in Baghdad last month are being held by a secret cell of the Mahdi Army militia that was armed, trained and funded by Iran, the top U.S. commander in Iraq was quoted Thursday as saying.


LONDON, England -- Spanish Primera side Athletic Bilboa produced the performance of the night to rout Standard Liege 7-1 away from home to book their place in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup on Thursday.


FCC Ruling Brings Broadband to the Power Lines  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  has given the OK for US based utilities to provide broadband over power lines in a move which the FCC hopes will increase the availability of high-speed broadband access and increase competition. This will add electric companies ...


A documentary series 42 years in the making

With a new installment due next fall, a DVD boxed set has been released of Michael Apted's famous "Up" films.


Rural areas are missing out on healthcare, according to a report by the British Medical Association.


Tim Henman's hopes of reaching his first grand slam final were ended by Roger Federer at the US Open tonight. It was his sixth defeat in the semi-finals of one of tennis' big four tournaments, and the second


Al-Zarqawi group says kidnapped Japanese in Iraq: website

The Islamic militant group of Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi said in a video shown on the Internet it had taken a Japanese citizen hostage in Iraq and threatened to execute him if Tokyo does not withdraw its troops from Iraq in 48 hours.


China Hostage Dies After Pakistan Rescue Assault

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan  - A Chinese engineer held  hostage by al Qaeda-linked militants in Pakistan was killed on  Thursday but his colleague rescued in a commando assault that  killed their five kidnappers, officials said.


ISS astronauts complete third spacewalk    WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Astronauts Robert Curbeam and Sunita Williams finished the third spacewalk at 9:56 p.m.


Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary lies in state

Hundreds of people queued on Monday to pay their last respects to Sir Edmund Hillary, the conqueror of Mount Everest, whose body lay in state in New Zealand ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.


Bush to Visit NATO, EU on Feb. 22 -- Diplomats

President Bush will visit NATO and the European Union on Feb. 22 in a move to rebuild transatlantic relations at the start of his second term, European NATO diplomats said on Thursday.


A high profile celebrity may serve her prison sentence right here in North Central Florida. Martha Stewart could be coming to the small town of Coleman, Florida.


Erik Bedard ended another lengthy winning streak, this time with a pitching performance that was nearly perfect for seven innings.


Update 2: Goldman Sachs Earnings Soar in 4Q

Net earnings at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. rose 23 percent in the fourth quarter as increased transaction volume and a rise in mergers and acquisitions, the brokerage announced Thursday.


State Department says it would welcome withdrawal of al-Sadr's forces

STATE DEPARTMENT The State Department is reacting with caution to reports of a radical Shiite cleric's acceptance of a peace plan for Najaf.


Storm kills 37, floods cities in southwest China

Thirty-seven people died in a 16-hour  thunder storm in southwest China that caused heavy flooding and  brought air, road and rail traffic to a halt, the government  and state media said on Wednesday.


U.N. tribunal to rule in Vukovar massacre case

Judges at the U.N. war crimes tribunal will rule on Thursday whether three former Yugoslav officers were criminally responsible for the 1991 massacre of non-Serbs in the Croatian town of Vukovar, one of the most brutal episodes of the Balkans wars.


UPDATE 1-Butt, Youhana inspire Pakistan v Australia

Salman Butt and acting captain Yousuf Youhana scored half-centuries to guide Pakistan to 198 for three at tea on the first day of the second test against Australia.


GM's new hybrid SUV is better than you think.


A federal judge granted a reprieve to a death row inmate Tuesday just hours before his scheduled execution after the man's attorneys claimed the troubled Houston police crime lab mishandled evidence in the murder case.


Exit polls show Chavez heading to Venezuelan re-election

CARACAS, Venezuela  - Anti-U.S. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez headed to re-election on Sunday, according to an exit poll linked to the government that said the leftist had a wide lead over his united opposition rival.


Text-for-charity takes off at Virgin Mobile

Blog: Don't tell mainstream marketers this, but text-messaging promotions can work.


Wipro, India's third largest outsourcer, Friday reported growth in revenue and profits for the quarter ended September 30.The company reported revenue of 47.28 billion Indian rupees ($1.19 billion at the exchange rate on closing day of the quarter), up by 35 percent for the same quarter last year. Its profits at 8.1 billion rupees were up 17 percent from profits in the same period last year.The results are based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).During the quarter, Wipro completed the acquisition of Infocrossing, a U.S. provider of IT infrastructure management, enterprise application and BPO (business process outsourcing) services through a tender offer. The company is also expanding its presence in the U.S. by setting up its first development center in the country for delivery of services onshore to its customers in the U.S. Wipro expects to fill 200 positions at this center in Atlanta, Georgia in the first year. A near-shore center in Monterrey, Mexico was also set up during the quarter.Wipro has both a domestic and export business. Exports for the quarter, consisting of IT and BPO services, were 32.4 billion rupees, up by 19 percent over exports in the same quarter last year.Wipro, like other Indian outsourcers, has been affected by the weakening of the U.S. dollar. A weak dollar translates into fewer rupees, even as these companies have to spend more in rupees to pay for rising staff costs. The company's operating margins for the quarter improved despite increasing salaries in India, on account of higher prices, higher utilization and operational efficiency, Wipro said.India's largest outsourcer Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) of Mumbai, and second largest outsourcer, Infosys Technologies of Bangalore, both reported strong revenue and profits growth for the quarter.Wipro added 59 new clients during the quarter in its export business. It also added 5,341 new employees, taking the total number of employees in its export business to 77,478 as of September 30.


Milano, 17:28 - CALCIO, GIUDICE SPORTIVO: TRE TURNI A TREZEGUET CON PROVA TV

Il giudice sportivo ha squalificato per tre giornate David Trezeguet facendo ricorso alla prova tele...


As difficult as the loss to the Giants was, as much as it stung Sunday, the Packers, who have seven starters younger than 26, appear poised for another run next season.


President Bush approves Pentagon plans for a US military command centre for Africa.


New Homes Set Record: Sales Fell 26% in â07

The decline was the steepest since records began in 1963, the Commerce Department said.


The reality has set in for both Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. With three drivers ahead of them and one race left to contest, they face extremely long odds of winning the


Kurt Busch, the 2004 Nextel Cup champion, goes into the Sharp Aquos 500 at California Speedway holding down the 12th and final spot in the Chase.


LOS ANGELES  - Costume designer Catherine Marie Thomas has fashioned a career out of creating memorable styles for films, from fitting Uma Thurman in her yellow leather biker outfit for "Kill Bill-Vol. 1" to creating shiny, lacy country get-ups for Lily Tomlin and Meryl Streep in "A Prairie Home Companion."


Dal leader della Margherita parole di pace verso Prodi"La prevalenza della lista unitaria alle regionali Ã¨ un bene"                                                  Ulivo, Rutelli: "Basta polemiche ora pensiamo solo a vincere"


148 unarmed Palestinians killed in West Bank in 2004: Israeli army

The Israeli army said on Wednesday that a total of 148 unarmed Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank this year. A senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer released


"Juno" soundtrack a boost for little-known singer

Almost a month after its  digital-only release, the soundtrack to the hit movie "Juno"  debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 this week.


Mahatma Gandhi inspires new Canadian rights museum

Mahatma Gandhi's long walk through history has paused in an unlikely spot -- the central Canadian prairie city of Winnipeg.


Gateway refreshes eMachines desktop lineup

Coming off a holiday season with historic lows in desktop PC prices, Gateway introduced four new low-cost eMachines desktops on Thursday, including one that brings a DVD burner to the low end of the market.


FIFA fine, ban Australian trainer for offensive gesture at Olympics

Australia's fitness trainer was banned and fined by FIFA on Friday for making an offensive gesture during the Olympic soccer tournament.


Lokomotiv clinches Russian title on final day

Lokomotiv Moscow clinched the Russian title on the final day of the premier league season with a 2-0 win at Shinnik Yaroslavl on Friday.


U.S. stocks were mostly flat on Tuesday as record oil prices and economic data showing slower-than-expected growth weighed on the markets.


A gang of thieves is likely celebrating their dubious distinction today, after making off with a record $48 million Cdn. from a bank in Belfast.


U.S. Scrambles for Flu Vaccines After Contamination

U.S. health officials began a search  for extra flu vaccines on Wednesday after one of only two major  manufacturers, Chiron Corp., lost its entire year's production  to contamination.


Sidney Govou scores as Lyon extends unbeaten run in France to 19

Sidney Govou equalized late in the first half as Lyon drew 1-1 at home against Marseille to improve its French first-division lead to four points and extend its unbeaten record to 19 matches heading into the winter break.


The UK is now the largest donor to the relief effort after the Government pledged a further Â£35 million, bringing its contribution to Â£50 million.


French Muslims Pray for Reporters Release

French Muslims jammed Paris' main mosque Friday to pray for two journalists taken hostage in Iraq — a show of unity with the government despite Muslims' opposition to a new law banning Islamic head scarves in public schools.


La richiesta era stata avanzata da alcuni difensori


Facing an early 10-0 deficit, No. 2 LSU storms back to ravage the nation's top defense and claim its second BCS Championship with a 38-24 victory over No. 1 Ohio State.


Mount St. Helens, the volcano that blew its top with cataclysmic force in 1980, erupted for the first time in 18 years Friday, belching a huge column of white steam and ash after days of rumblings under the mountain.


TV Review | 'Simply Delicioso': Using All of Her Body to Cook, Latin Style

Ingrid Hoffmann, the latest arrival on the Food Network â her show âSimply Deliciosoâ is shown on Saturday mornings â seems to be quickly staking her claim as the countryâs pre-eminent cleavage cook.


Actor Mel Gibson is praised after completing treatment for alcoholism as part of his probation for drink-driving.


Debora J. Wilson, president of the Weather Channel, enrolled in college as a psychology major, but switched to business administration.


Maria Sharapova beat Li Na of China 6-2, 6-4 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the DFS Classic.


James Blake beats Ivan Ljubicic to win the Thailand Open final while Andy Murray and his brother lose in the doubles.


Du Toit gets 34 years' jail for Guinea coup plot

A court in Equatorial Guinea found Nick du Toit, a South African former special forces soldier, guilty of a plot to overthrow the President of the oil-rich country and sentenced him to 34 years in prison yesterday.


IN ordering a one-week extension of its takeover bid for Australian Leisure & Hospitality last night, the Takeovers Panel clearly considers that Bruandwo, with its adviser UBS, has been too clever in seeking to defeat its rival joint bidder, CMM Hotel &


With the market for free agent shortstops shrinking after the recent signings of Omar Vizquel by the Giants and Cristian Guzman by the Expos, the Sox have continued to try to reach an agreement with Orlando Cabrera . But as a contingency, the Sox have expressed interest in Cabrera's Colombian countryman, Edgar Renteria , whose price tag might top Cabrera's ...


NY orders calories posted on chain menus

The New York City Board of Health voted unanimously Tuesday to require all city chain restaurants to post calorie data on their menus.


Turkish PM calls for settlement of Cyprus

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for active measures aimed at solving the Cyprus issue. Erdogan said Turkey can't protect its interests in Cyprus if Turkey


Roma, 14:47 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI; CELLINO: ESPOSITO VA ALLA ROMA

Intervenendo alla trasmissione di Gr Parlamento 'La politica nel pallone', il presidente del Cagliar...


Collezione disegnata dal direttore creativo Gaia Trussardi


Shortstop's availability for opener undetermined

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Rafael Furcal's hearing on whether to revoke his probation was reset for Wednesday morning, hours before the Atlanta Braves open their first-round playoff series against the Houston Astros.


Child Vaccine Program to Include FluMist

GAITHERSBURG, Md. - MedImmune Inc.'s FluMist vaccine will be included in the federal Vaccines for Children program next year, meaning eligible children can get the nasal spray for free.


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Shadow cabinet questions Cameron's strategy after voters reject party

Support for Labour breaks through the 40 per cent barrier for the first time in two years, poll shows.


Negotiators for the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp. have resumed contract talks, but significant issues remain and a deal wasn't expected to be reached Saturday, according to a person briefed on the negotiations.


Ulster Unionist and DUP assembly members walk out of a meeting with the Maze stadium designers.


La banca e' stata travolta dalla crisi dei mutui subprime


On March 30, 1908, Chester Gillette, 25, was executed at Auburn State Prison in New York for the murder of his pregnant lover, Grace Brown, on an Adirondack lake in 1906. His sensational trial inspired the Theodore Dreiser novel âAn American Tragedy,â the 1951 film âA Place in the Sunâ and an opera staged by the Metropolitan Opera. Now, as the 100th anniversary of Gilletteâs electrocution approaches, Hamilton College has published âThe Prison Diary and Letters of Chester Gillette,â taken from papers donated to the college last year by Gilletteâs grandniece, Marlynn McWade-Murray, The Associated Press reported. The editors, Jack Sherman and Craig Brandon, said Gilletteâs writings offer neither an explicit admission of guilt nor any clear assertion of innocence, but they do provide a window into his character and his metamorphosis in prison from a blithe youth into an introspective, compassionate, religious adult. In the penultimate entry in the diary, Gillette wrote: âIn all that I have done, I hope I have done as men would have me do. I know that I am right with God, and that is the all important thing.â.


Shelling, shooting resumes in breakaway Georgian region

TBILISI : Shooting resumed in Georgia's pro-Russia separatist region of South Ossetia, as President Mikhail Saakashvili appealed for international peacekeepers to mediate the escalating conflict.


Congress must pass legislation to protect the nation's electricity grid if it wants to avoid repeats of the devastating outages that rolled across eight states last year, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said Saturday.


Out by Xmas IFA 06 LG has presented its upcoming 'super 3G' clamshell handset - a slimline phone that may ship as part of the company's Chocolate line - at a sneak peek event it the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin.â¦


Nokia 9500 Communicator Receives Wi-Fi Certification

Nokia announced that its 9500 Communicator has been granted IEEE 802.11b and WPA certifications by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The company also plans to provide the phone with Smartner's Duality Always-On push e-mail solution.


Microsoft on Thursday flatly denied reports that one of Windows XP Service Pack 2's most touted features leaves users open to possible attacks.


Israel kills Islamic Jihad commanders in W.Bank

JENIN, West Bank  - Israeli forces killed two Islamic Jihad leaders and their driver in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, drawing vows of revenge for the ambush in Jenin.


GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - When Safra Hassan went into labor Thursday, she told her husband she wanted to name their child Yasser after Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who died hours earlier.


UA study to focus on 'chemo-brain' syndrome in breast cancer ...

Many women who have been treated for breast cancer complain of memory problems and an inability to concentrate. The complaints of fuzzy thinking are so common that cancer survivors have a name for the phenomenon - "chemo-brain.


Yao still leads NBA All-Star vote-getters

Despite the mediocre performance of his Houston Rockets, Chinese center Yao Ming remains the top vote-getter in fan ballotting for the National Basketball Association All-Star game.


Bomb Hits Jakarta's Paris Embassy, Motive Unclear

A small package bomb exploded outside the  Indonesian embassy in Paris before dawn Friday, slightly  injuring 10 people and shattering nearby windows, but officials  said they had no leads about the motive.


Kuwaiti Urges U.S. Not to Torture Captives

A Kuwaiti heading a group lobbying for the release of his countrymen being held as suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, urged their U.S. captors on Sunday not to torture prisoners.


The US secretary of state says a Palestinian unity government  must recognise Israel's right to exist.


Roma, 21:10 - CALCIO: LAZIO; PRESO DAL NEWCASTLE DIFENSORE CECO ROZENHAL

La Lazio ha ingaggiato dal Newcastle il giocatore ceco David Sebastian Rozenhal: difensore centrale,...


StorageTek throws lifeline to Storability

com Staff. Storage Technology Corp. (StorageTek) has scooped up storage resource management (SRM) company Storability Software Inc.


Hershey's to cut jobs, close some US plants

The Hershey Co., whose name has been synonymous with US candymaking for more than a century, is moving a bigger chunk of its production to Mexico.


Justine Henin-Hardenne beat Francesca Schiavone of Italy 6-4, 7-5 Sunday to put Belgium within one victory of the Fed Cup title.


New York Rangers general manager Glen Sather said Tuesday that he is not ready to surrender his job to Mark Messier, the man who delivered a long-awaited Stanley Cup to the Rangers.


Howard Dean, who is weighing a bid for leadership of the Democratic Party, will call on Democrats to fight for victory across the country instead of ceding wide swaths of the South and West to Republicans.


The quake hit late Sunday night, and Japan's Meteorological Agency measured it at 7.3 on the open-ended Richter Scale. The quake was centered more than 100 kilometers off the prefecture of Kochi and about 10 kilometers under the seabed.


US, Argentina face semifinal showdown; Lithuania, Italy also reach ...

The United States and Argentina will go after each other again in the Olympic men's basketball semifinals, and if their latest performances carry over, it'll be difficult for the South American rivals to win.


REALNETWORKS' attempt to get Steve Jobs to open up its proprietary eyePods is getting attacked by Apple's fanatical supporters.


Bush, Chavez duel on rival tours of Latin America

President Bush and his left-wing nemesis Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez squared off on dueling tours of Latin America on Friday as they vied for the region's hearts and minds.


Arafat to Be Flown for Treatment in France

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Gravely ill Palestinian  leader Yasser Arafat agreed on Thursday to be rushed to a  French hospital as fears grew for the icon of the struggle for  a Palestinian state.


FBI to Investigate Reports of Lasers Beamed at Planes

In the past week, laser beams of unknown origins have been shined into the cockpits of seven airplanes as they were about to land at various airports around the country, including Teterboro Airport.


Superman film star Christopher Reeve, who became a vocal advocate for spinal-cord research after a disabling horse-riding accident nine years ago, died Oct. 10 of complications from an infection caused by a bedsore, the Associated Press reported.


Ukraine's opposition, whose insistence  that it was cheated out of victory in a presidential election  has brought thousands onto the streets, on Tuesday rejected  talks in favor of "people power."


Support for Hezbollah still high in south Lebanon

AITA AL-SHAAB, Lebanon  - He passed all his school exams, helped out in his father's sandwich bar, ran a bicycle shop and still found time to train with local Hezbollah guerrillas in this village on Lebanon's border with Israel.


A brief surge of bitter cold and  powerful wind will sweep into the U.S. Midcontinent Wednesday  and Thursday, sending temperatures down as much as 40 degrees  in some cities, weather forecasters predicted.


MOSCOW - Officials investigating Tuesday's twin plane crashes in Russia said they were looking into the condition of the two doomed aircraft, the type of fuel used, weather conditions and pilot error.


Police release four on bail over Rhys' murder

Merseyside Police have released on bail four people who were arrested Friday on suspicion of murdering 11-year-old schoolboy Rhys Jones.


Human Stem Cells Created From Unfertilized Eggs

Advance could eventually allow women to provide their own tissue for transplants and disease therapy.


Stormy Uranus takes astronomers by surprise

Uranus may not be âthe most boring planetâ in the solar system after all - new images suggest the outer planet experiences weird seasonal weather patterns.


Russian women stranded in Cuba since USSR fall

They came from Russia with love to a  tropical socialist utopia when the going was good.


Ex-astronaut testifies in love triangle case

ORLANDO, Florida  - Former NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak, charged over an alleged attack on a romantic rival, testified on Friday that police searched her car without her consent as she sought to have some evidence thrown out.


Kazaa owner in Australian copyright battle

Sharman Networks, distributor of the software behind popular peer-to-peer service Kazaa, went on trial in Australia today, in the latest copyright battle between the music industry and file-sharing service providers.


Two U.S. soldiers killed in Afghan clash

Two U.S. soldiers and an Afghan soldier were killed in a clash with insurgents in the eastern Afghan province of Kunar, the U.S.-led coalition force said on Tuesday.


Michigan court orders halt to Manor Care sale

A Michigan court ordered a temporary halt on Thursday to the $4.9 billion sale of Manor Care Inc  to private equity firm Carlyle Group , according to an Ingham County Circuit Court order.


Rumsfeld says US is winning the war as bomb attacks kill 18

Bombs in Baghdad killed 18 people as the US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, declared that America was winning the war against insurgency during a visit to Iraq.


Oil Prices Hit New Record on Fears of Iraqi Insurgency

ARIS, Aug. 20  Oil prices hit a new record today after the Iraqi insurgency increased its pressure on the country's oil infrastructure and traders feared growing unrest might interrupt crude exports.


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The search engine is good for more than just scouring the Web. It's also a powerful tool for the shadier side of online data collection.


Storm Kills 5 in Virginia, Hurricane Bears Down

Tropical Storm Gaston raced out to sea on  Tuesday after swamping Virginia and killing five people, while  powerful Hurricane Frances roared toward the Bahamas and the  U.S. East Coast with 140-mph winds.


Agency takes species off endangered list

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pulled two species be pulled from the endangered list on Monday and recommended that four be downlisted from endangered to threatened on Monday, saying there's been much progress toward wildlife recovery in California.


Surgeons to turn to Wii to sharpen their scalpel skills?

Forceps... swab... Nunchuk... Next time youâre about to go under the knife, you might want to ask your surgeons how much Wii training they've had to boost their medical expertise and manual dexterity.â¦


NEC Ships Water-Cooled, Quiet Multimedia PC

Engineers at NEC and Hitachi teamed on the Valuestar W, which uses water cooling on both the CPU and hard disk.


RIM Introduces Breakthrough Keyboard Technology for Smaller ...

The new keyboard technology from Research In Motion has garnered early praise for its ingenuity and effectiveness. The BlackBerry 7100(TM) Series handsets are the first wireless devices with


War veterans in Scotland are set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the end of the Falklands conflict.


Britain did not allow CIA 'torture' planes to use its airports: police

Britain did not allow CIA planes to use its airports to secretly transfer terrorism suspects to third countries or US-run jails, chief police officers said late Friday at the end of an 18-month probe.


Titolo sale in Borsa dopo diffusione dati semestrali


The number of abortions in the United States fell to 1.2 million in 2005, down 25 percent from the all-time high of 1.6 million in 1990 and dropping the abortion rate to its lowest level since 1974, according to report issued Thursday.


Rifiuti in crescita, Italia regno della discarica

Italia bocciata sul fronte rifiuti. Produzione, di raccolta differenziata, invio in discarica: Ã¨ nera la pagella sulle performance nel settore immondizia stilata dall'Associazione Internazionale per i rifiuti


City, Again, Reaps Recognition As Ocean State's Recycling King

By DANIEL BARBARISI  Journal Staff Writer  WARWICK - The city is again the state's recycling leader, and received a reward check for $103,562 from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, by far the largest in the state.


CIA needs 'tough love,' says director nominee

Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., said yesterday that rebuilding the CIA would take more than five years and that American spies needed to be encouraged to take more risks.


The number of laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits dropped by 9,000 to the lowest level in seven weeks.


Trento, 15:10 - PALLAVOLO, A1; TRENTO: INGAGGIATO LO SCHIACCIATORE TOYANOV

L'Itas Diatec Trentino ha ingaggiato il bulgaro Vasil Michkov Stoyanov. Il nuovo schiacciatore della...


SociÃ©tÃ© GÃ©nÃ©rale Reveals $7 Billion Fraud

The French bank SociÃ©tÃ© GÃ©nÃ©rale said that it had uncovered âan exceptional fraudâ by a trader that would cost it about $7.1 billion.


There is a proliferating selection of bridesmaidâs dresses far hipper and breezier than convention dictates, and certainly more versatile.


Nokia announces new short-range wireless standard

Mobile technology firm Nokia  (NOK1V.HE) said on Tuesday it was introducing what it hoped  would be a new industry standard for short-range wireless  connections between small devices.


Three French nationals are detained in India after they are allegedly caught collecting insects in Sikkim.


Heads Up, Ms. Bradshaw, New Foursomeâs in Town

On âCashmere Mafia,â a new ABC drama that begins on Sunday, successful, privileged and glamorous women balancing families and high-powered careers are taught that there is no such thing as âhaving it all.â


Scientists Say Mummiesâ Lice Show Pre-Columbian Origins

The Europeans who followed Columbus to America did not introduce lice, as had been suspected.


Obiettivo svecchiare i veicoli e ridurre le polveri sottili


China has fired or otherwise punished five officials for failing to prevent pollution blamed for a massive algae bloom in one of the country's biggest lakes, a newspaper reported Monday.


Roche says hopes hostile Ventana bid turns friendly

Swiss drugmaker Roche  said on  Tuesday it still hoped its $3 billion hostile bid for Ventana  Medical Systems Inc.  could turn friendly but declined  to say whether it would sweeten the deal.


Teams searched rugged terrain Tuesday for a plane carrying aviation adventurer Steve Fossett, the first person to circle the world solo in a balloon, a day after the plane vanished, federal officials said.


Not just logo that's red Vodafone UK has been forced to recognise the Connect union, the Central Arbitration Committee has ruled.â¦


Iraq offensive: Clear out militants â and stay

US, Iraqi operation in Diyala Province draws on a new counterinsurgency model.


A 27-year-old man described as one of the world's most prolific spammers was arrested Wednesday, and federal authorities said computer users across the Web could notice a decrease in the amount of junk e-mail.


Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, with his career in elective office behind him, said Thursday he has a deal to publish a book.


New products will include a free Acrobat reader with reviewing capabilities.


Web giant Yahoo opens up the core code for its e-mail reader to coding community.


KABUL, Afghanistan -- Clashes and bombings killed 34 Taliban fighters and one policeman in Afghanistan, while President Hamid Karzai told the United Nations yesterday that terrorist sanctuaries elsewhere must be destroyed to eliminate the violence engulfing his country.


Jefferies settles charges over illegal gifts

Lavish gifts and travel designed to attract trading business to Jefferies Group Inc.  came back to haunt the investment bank after it agreed on Monday to pay $9.7 million to settle charges with regulators.


The Motley Fool - On Tuesday, Aug. 29, networking software company Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL - News) released preliminary Q3 2006 earnings for the period ended July 31.


A UK study of more than 5,000 children rules out any link between the MMR vaccine and autism, say researchers.


Stock gains evaporates on recession concern

Stocks were little changed on Wednesday as fear of recession erased gains made earlier by defensive stocks, such as drug companies and makers of consumer staples.


Calcio: Juve, Nedved si prepara per il derby d'Italia

Pavel Nedved non nasconde che il derby d'Italia Ã¨ sempre una gara a parte, al di lÃ  delle posizioni in classifica e dell'importanza di conquistare i tre punti da parte di entrambe le squadre, anche se per motivi diversi.


Ci si sposta a suon di musica con il nuovo palmare di Typhoon

31 agosto 2004 Il nome spiega giÃ  tutto: Typhoon My Guide 3500 Ã¨ il nuovo computer palmare distribuito da Anubis basato su Windows Mobile 2003 con antenna incorporata dotato di ricevitore e software di navigazione GPS.


When the White House called with an invitation to dine with President Bush, Dan Marino took it. But the coach of his former team said no.


More than 122m Europeans aged 15 and above use the internet each day, says a report.


Israel kills 7 in series of Gaza air strikes

Israel killed seven Palestinians in a series of air strikes in Gaza on Saturday, including three senior Islamic Jihad militants and a rocket manufacturer for a wing of Western-backed President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah group.


If you've noticed that your Jack Daniel's is carrying a little less kick these days, you're probably right.


The UK government is accused of failing to do all it can to prevent a flu pandemic.


SEC's Cox Wants 'Plain English' in Pay Disclosures

Christopher Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said some companies have been providing investors with confusing data about executive compensation, making it difficult for them to decipher how these companies are paying their top officials.


CMA offers plan to reduce patient wait times

CALGARY - The Canadian Medical Association says the creation of a Canada Health Access Fund would be instrumental in reducing waiting periods for people in need of urgent medical treatment.


Bad Equipment Hurt Tsunami Warning Efforts

Faulty equipment, poor communications and cumbersome bureaucracy are being blamed for the failure of nations around the Indian Ocean's rim to warn communities about to be hit by one of the world's most devastating natural disasters.


French Court to Rule on 35-Hour Workweek

A French court is to rule as early as Friday on a trade union challenge over a labor agreement at car maker Renault, in a case that could have implications for the country's 35-hour workweek.


Tony McCoy wins his appeal against a 10-day ban imposed for failing to ride out at Bangor.


Kurt Busch the latest marquee free agent

For a kid who just lost his job, Kyle Busch is certainly on top of the NASCAR world. Busch became NASCAR's newest free agent when he was pushed out of Hendrick Motorsports so the team could make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr. It's opened a ton of opportunities for the talented but temperamental driver, as at least six of the top Nextel Cup owners are on record as being interested in signing him.


Can't get an iPhone? Here's how some hot cell phones from other manufacturers measure up.


Only five of 24 countries in the Americas provide adequate protection and treatment to their disabled citizens, according to a new report by a coalition of disability groups.


Italian fashion designer Gianfranco Ferre dies, aged 62, after suffering a brain haemorrhage.


Hurricanes Promote Shannon to Head Coach

The University of Miami football program, roiled by problems off the field, hired Randy Shannon on Friday to replace the fired Larry Coker.


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Its finale was one of the most talked-about final episodes in TV history. But that's no guarantee "The Sopranos" will be rewarded Sunday night at the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.


Cocoa May Extend Last Week's 11 Percent Gain After Clashes in Ivory Coast

Cocoa prices, which surged 11 percent in New York last week, may extend gains this week on concern renewed fighting and anti-French demonstrations in Ivory Coast will disrupt supplies from the world s biggest ...


Sport: O'Sullivan reveals concern as prop is treated in cardiological hospital for loss of sensation.


Ex sede Nestle' sara' ristrutturata da giapponese Tadao Ando


Our position is: Greater drug safety needs to be coupled with awareness that some risk is inherent in medicine. When it comes to assurances of drug safety, consumers would be advised to heed George Bernard Shaw's warning to beware of what they wish for.


Empty homes and for-sale signs clutter neighborhoods. You've lost your job or know someone who has. Your paycheck and nest egg are taking a hit. Could the country be in recession?


Explorer Plagued With Cross-Site Scripting Flaw

A vulnerability, which has been detected in Microsoft's flagship Internet Explorer, can be exploited by malicious users to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.


FCC's Wireless Spectrum Auction Picks Up Steam

With 36 rounds of bidding concluded Wednesday morning, the Federal Communications Commission auction of the highly coveted 700-megahertz band of the wireless spectrum has shifted to a faster-paced stage 2. Under rules designed to promote more competition, the number of new bids rose from 87 in Round 35 to 203 in Round 36.


Pa. county to Sorvino: Where's the film?

SCRANTON, Pa.  Â First-time director Paul Sorvino doesn't understand why his investors are so jittery. More than two years ago, Lackawanna County agreed to partner with Sorvino on "The Trouble with Cali," an independent film the "GoodFellas" star is producing and directing in northeastern Pennsylvania.


Oil prices climbed again Friday, closing above $55 a barrel for the first time on conercns of domestic shortages in the upcoming winter.


The pursuit of great wealth causes many more drastic life changes than necessary.


Memorial pays tribute to Indian guru Maharishi Yogi

VLODROP, Netherlands  - Practitioners gathered at the Dutch home of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on Thursday for a memorial and recalled the achievements of the late guru to the Beatles who brought transcendental meditation to the West.


Marsh & McLennan CEO May Be Ousted - WSJ

The outside directors of Marsh & McLennan (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) have talked to New York's attorney general about having its chief executive step aside amid a probe into its business practices, the Wall Street Journal said


CARIN KOCH of Sweden and South Korea's Grace Park both shot a first round 6-under-par 66 today to share the lead of the CJ Nine Bridges Classic in Jeju.


Milan derby finishes with a goalless draw

Inter held champions AC Milan to a 0- 0 draw in the Milan derby on Sunday, widening their gap with first division leaders Juventus.


To Analyze Campbell, 'Jaws' Goes Straight to Video

Former all-pro quarterback Ron Jaworski is performing video surgery on Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell and likes what he sees.


Wells Finalizes 2-Year Deal With Red Sox

David Wells could be back on the Yankee Stadium mound on opening day. With Pedro Martinez headed to the New York Mets and Curt Schilling's recovery from ankle surgery taking longer than expected, the Red Sox's newest acquisition might start the season opener against his former team at Yankee Stadium.


Lawyer: US wrecking life of man searched in anthrax probe

TOMS RIVER, NJ A lawyer for Doctor Kenneth Berry says federal investigators are destroying Berry's life by wrongly linking him to the 2001 fatal anthrax mailings.


Malaysia Says Outbreak of Bird Flu Is Contained

Malaysia says it has contained its first outbreak of a strain of bird flu virus that has claimed more than two dozen human lives in Southeast Asia this year.


Giddy Fans Savor Red Sox Win, Broken 'Curse'

Proclaiming a generations-old curse  lifted, bleary-eyed but euphoric Red Sox fans on Thursday  savored the joy of a World Series victory that ended an 86-year  championship drought.


Ernest Charles Pusey, one of the nation's longest living World War I veterans, died a little over a week after he was honored with a medal for his service to the country, family members said. He was 111.


A key gauge of future economic activity weakened for a third straight month in August as costlier oil spread worry among consumers and businesses, a report from a business research group showed on Thursday .


Cuba set for military parade, waits for Castro

Cuba's aging armaments will roll through Havana on Saturday in the country's first military parade in a decade, but still unknown is whether ailing, elderly commander in chief Fidel Castro will show up to watch.


La Olivant Advisers invece oggi ha gettato la spugna