A Physician Caught Trying to Heal Himself

Rarely has a more conflicted or unpromising candidate entered the field of medicine, and this mismatch gives âInternâ its offbeat appeal.


U.S. consumers turned gloomier in  October, beset by soaring energy costs, relentless violence in  Iraq, sluggish hiring and an increasingly bitter presidential  campaign.


Secret German Cult in Chile Breaks 43-Year Spell

By Fiona Ortiz VILLA BAVIERA, Chile  - A religious cult of Germanimmigrants has broken decades of isolation from a world shockedby sex-abuse scandals in the group, the flight of its secretiveleader and reports it once helped Chile's military governmenttorture political prisoners.


ROME - Humor in the Bible? Scholars say the Old and New Testament are riddled with humorous references and aim to set the record straight at a three-day congress beginning Monday, "Laughter and Comedy in Ancient Christianity." There's the tale from Luke's Gospel of Zaccheus, a diminutive and despised tax collector who, eager to see Jesus at a busy gathering, is forced into the attention-grabbing indignity of scrambling up a tree.


IT COULD be the final nail in the coffin of the High Street video shop. Internet giant Amazon today launched a DVD rental service that allows customers to borrow films by post.


Warsaw's mayor battles sex industry over "World sex championships"

Warsaw's right-wing mayor has become embroiled in another battle with the flourishing sex industry in deeply Catholic Poland by attempting to ban a highly-publicized "world sex championships."


Indonesia's Megawati will not attend swearing in of successor ...

JAKARTA, Oct 17  - Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri will not attend the swearing in of her successor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the country's first directly-elected leader, a close aide said Sunday.


MPs choose a new speaker, bringing Somalia's first national government in 13 years a step closer.


Bills's Everett takes first steps, says lucky to be alive

Buffalo Bills tight-end Kevin Everett,  who doctors feared would be paralyzed for life, has taken his  first steps and said he felt fortunate to be alive.


The little film with a big heart, Sideways, that cost a mere $15 million got more (seven) Golden Globe nominations than the $100 million plus The Aviator (six).


PRIME Minister John Howard has backed curfews and alcohol bans for Aboriginal communities where leaders want to put them in place.


INSIDE TV & RADIO; New Episodes of Travel Show Set for '07

By TIM CUPRISIN  Former morning radio voice Bob Dolan's new TV travel show takes a break after Saturday's repeat of his and wife Beth's weekend in Door County.  But "A Husband & Wife Vacation: For Better, For Worse" should be back in the 11 a.m.


NATICK, Mass. - Boston Scientific Corp. violated its agreement with an Israeli company and acted in "bad faith" when it set up a secret stent-making operation in Ireland, according to a federal judge who ordered the companies to reach a settlement.


Growth Spurts in Girls May Be Risk Factor for Breast Cancer

How many times have children heard, "Look how tall you've grown over the summer!" While such comments may be annoying, it turns out rapid growth might also be a health hazard.


A bus carrying two Asian teams leaving the Little League World Series caught fire early Monday, but the children escaped safely.


Legal file-sharing service touts free music with ads

Qtrax, a new legal online file-sharing service that allows fans to download songs for free, said on Sunday it will launch with 25 million to 30 million copyrighted tracks with backing from major labels.


U.S. Marines Suffer Most Suicides in Five Years

Suicides of U.S. Marines have  reached their highest level in five years, prompting a Defense  Department effort to encourage Marines to seek mental health  services, a Marine Corps spokesman said on Tuesday.


Sometimes even a stylish, well-engineered new vehicle has trouble gaining traction in the marketplace.


Actor turned director Deepak Tijori who last directed Oops! is now directing a music video.


Iran defies deadline to halt atom work: U.N. watchdog

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said on Thursday Iran had failed to meet a February 21 deadline to suspend uranium enrichment, exposing Tehran to possible new sanctions over fears it hopes to produce an atomic bomb.


London - British ministers have condemned the "disgraceful" racial abuse of England's black players during Wednesday's international friendly against Spain in Madrid and demanded that soccer authorities take action.


Roma, 19:31 - CALCIO, SERIE C: 23 SQUALIFICATI IN C1, 36 IN C2

Il giudice sportivo Pasquale Marino ha squalificato 23 giocatori in C1 e 36 in C2 .


BEIJING, Dec. 15 -- The National Hockey League has slipped closer towards losing - for the first time - a season to a labor dispute.


"Pesante silenzio su risultati da pulizia etnica"


American rhythm and blues singer Alicia Keys and British violin act Bond have canceled concerts in the Indonesian capital after this week's deadly suicide attack on the Australian Embassy, promoters said Saturday.


Troops Battle Militants in Iraq; 13 Dead

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Militants pounded central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar barrages ever, targeting the Green Zone and destroying a U.S. vehicle along a major street...


CORRECTED: Castro recovering and giving orders: Chavez

Corrects to remove reference to Castro wanting to go back   to work in lead, removes paragraph five


A lack of women in cardiology is damaging the quality of treatment and research, a report warns.


The streaking San Antonio Spurs won their 12th straight game, getting 19 points from Tony Parker in a 93-77 win over the slumping New Jersey Nets on Saturday in San Antonio.


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Labonte to run part-time schedule in 2005 and 2006

It was no secret that two-time NASCAR champion Terry Labonte was thinking about scaling back to a limited racing schedule. Even so, the official announcement brought tears to most everyone present.


Zimbabwe police crush prayer rally, seize leaders

Zimbabwean riot police arrested the country's top opposition leader and shot a man dead on Sunday as they crushed a prayer rally planned to protest against President Robert Mugabe.


More than 150 children placed in care in the South East have vanished since 2004, figures obtained by the BBC show.


Taiwan, China Artists Breach Political Divide

In an abandoned Cold War bomb shelter on Taiwan's frontline island of Quemoy, the music of Bach and Beethoven jars with the boom and screech of a piano being smashed to bits.


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Cracks on climate as G8 leaders meet in Germany

Leaders from the world's major industrialized nations will try to paper over deep divisions on global warming and a range of foreign policy issues when they meet on the Baltic coast this week for a G8 summit.


N.M. governor to meet N. Korea officials

Gov. Bill Richardson's meeting with two North Korean officials will provide an opportunity for him to play a role he savors as well as showcase a skill in diplomacy that could boost any possible presidential bid.


Union rallies say `Make James Hardie pay!'

Tens of thousands of trade unionists participated in rallies in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on September 15 to demand that the James Hardie company, which dominated the Australian market for asbestos products throughout the 20th century, pay full


Milano, 19:07 - CALCIO, CHIEVO; CAMPEDELLI: VOGLIAMO TORNARE IN A

Vacanze finite per il Chievo, che ha iniziato oggi la nuova stagione dopo l'amara retrocessione in B...


Virgin Blue Increases Surcharge as Fuel Prices Soar

Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd., Australia's second-biggest airline, increased a surcharge on all tickets as the cost of jet fuel soared.


Japanese and U.S. officials entered a second day of talks Friday aimed at lifting Japan's 10-month-old ban on American beef imports, focusing on how stringently producers should test their cattle for mad cow disease.


The latest episode of "Survivor: Vanuatu — Islands of Fire" was earthshaking. Literally.


Palestinian Leader Asks Militants to Halt Attacks

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas urged  militant groups on Tuesday to help with an orderly succession  to Yasser Arafat, as Israel talked of possible coordination  with Palestinians on its Gaza pullout plan.


Microsoft sees IT spending remaining healthy

Amid strong quarterly earnings, Microsoft said it is seeing signs of strength in enterprise spending, particularly in software.


Citing newly disclosed State Department documents, Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) called yesterday for further congressional hearings on Halliburton Co.'s contracts in Kuwait and Iraq.


FDA approves drug for early breast cancer

The Food and Drug Administration agreed Friday to allow a drug currently used against advanced breast cancer to be prescribed to prevent the disease from recurring in women who have been treated for early forms of the disease.


Palestinians united in frustration over scant news of Arafat

GAZA CITY, Nov 8  - Ordinary Palestinians, politicians and militants were Monday united in frustration over the dearth of information about the condition of Yasser Arafat who has been fighting for his life in a Paris hospital for 10 days.


It has been a bad quarter for the SCO Group in more ways than one.  The company experienced legal setbacks in its suit against  IBM and Linux users. Then there was the matter of its one-time stalwart financial backer, BayStar, looking very much as though it might bolt from the relationship at one point, due to differing opinions on SCO's overall strategy.


Chinese skaters crowned at Smart Ones Skate America

Chinese duo Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao have clinched the first spot in pairs free skating at Smart Ones Skate America, the first station of the 04-05 ISU Grand Prix.


Hitachi says to recall 16,000 Sony-made batteries

Japan's Hitachi Ltd. 6501.T said on   Friday it would recall 16,000 laptop batteries made by Sony   Corp. 6758.T, taking part in Sony's worldwide battery   exchange program.


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Bookmakers make Scotland odds-on for a white Christmas after a flurry of betting across their counters.


Vikram Solanki glued together a faltering top order as England began their ICC Champions Trophy quest against Zimbabwe at Edgbaston.


Pair of Berks County Organizations Get State Youth Grants

By George G. Landis, Reading Eagle, Pa.  Feb. 4--Two Berks County organizations have received grants through the state Department of Agriculture's Agricultural and Rural Youth Grant program.


The mostly Greek crowd might have seen an "even more spectacular" 200-meter race, Justin Gatlin said, had it not contributed to a six-minute delay with its chanting, hooting and whistling.


White Sox Agree to $8M Deal With El Duque

Right-hander Orlando Hernandez agreed to an $8 million, two-year deal with the White Sox on Wednesday, bolstering what had already been one of the American League's stronger rotations.


F.D.A. to Establish Group to Monitor Approved Medicines

The move comes after months of criticism that the F.D.A. was too slow to react to concerns about Vioxx and Celebrex.


Ex-NC House speaker sentenced to 5 years

Former state House Speaker Jim Black, once one of the most powerful men in North Carolina government, was sentenced Wednesday to more than five years in prison for illegally taking cash from chiropractors while promoting their agenda.


Former Belgium coach Goethals dies at 83

Former Belgium coach Raymond Goethals, who took his country to third place at the European Championship in 1972, died on Monday aged 83.


Microsoft sues Immersion for contract breach

Blog: The software maker says that the force-feedback technology company is not living up to terms of a 2003 legal settlement


Vilma Espin si e' spenta all'Avana a 77 anni


Bush seeks Schwarzenegger's muscle, as missing explosives cast campaign shadow

President George W. Bush called on the star power of actor-turned-California-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to boost his campaign appeal as Democratic challenger John Kerry shifted his attack from missing explosives in Iraq to domestic economics.


Kutcher claims top 2 spots at box office

A cartoon bear and deer talked their way to the top of the box office as Martin Lawrence and Ashton Kutcher's animated comedy "Open Season" debuted with $23 million.


U.N.: Donors Fail Tsunami Survivors on Housing, Jobs

Donor countries are failing to provide  enough funds for temporary housing and job creation for  survivors of December's Indian Ocean tsunami, a senior United  Nations official said Monday.


Having lost some business, the best-known club in the mutual fund industry is swapping its "members only" sign for a welcome mat.


A coroner hears how a deputy head teacher died after the car she was travelling in collided with stray horses on a main road.


Books Of the Times: Todayâs Managing Partner in Team Clinton & Clinton

Carl Bernstein has written a serious, energetically researched and largely fluent book, but there is little new in this volume. Its disclosures amount mainly to embroiderings on already well-known aspects of the Clintons' lives.


The next 50 weeks may not be as spectacular, but they won't disappoint.


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Pakistan says al Qaeda behind Bhutto killing

Pakistan has "intelligence intercepts" indicating that al Qaeda was behind the killing of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.


Roma, 17:41 - CALCIO, ROMA; AGENTE AQUILANI: IL GIOCATORE PIACE ALL'INTER

L'agente del centrocampista della Roma Alberto Aquilani, Franco Zavaglia, ribadisce ai microfoni di ...


Dutch 'abortion ship' heads for Portugal to spark debate

DEN HELDER, The Netherlands  - After controversial visits to Ireland and Poland, a Dutch boat made into a floating abortion clinic set sail for Portugal to draw attention to the staunchly Roman Catholic country's highly restrictive abortion laws.


Underperforming colleges face a tough new intervention regime under plans outlined by the education secretary.


Virus Is Linked to a Powerful Skin Cancer

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown virus and strongly linked it with the most aggressive form of skin cancer.


Philippine leader under fire over killings

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo came under intense pressure Thursday to rein in the military after a second damning report implicated top commanders in a wave of political assassinations.


Bee Washington Bureau. CORAL GABLES, Fla. - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry clashed repeatedly Thursday evening in a series of sharp exchanges on foreign policy that revealed starkly different


Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen announced this afternoon at a Nashville news conference that he has begun the process of pulling the plug on TennCare.


Blog: The ability to identify the pitch of musical tones appears to be a trait governed by only a few genes, according to a new study.


Roma, 21:47 - TENNIS, COPPA DAVIS: SVIZZERA FUORI DA GRUPPO MONDIALE

Risultati degli incontro di Coppa Davis validi come playoff per il World Group (con * le squadre vin...


Poll Shows Indonesia Presidency Race Narrowing

A new poll shows President Megawati Sukarnoputri has made up some ground in the Indonesian presidential race, but her challenger still has a commanding lead just a few days out from the vote.


Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies Friday re-signed forward Stromile Swift to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not released.


VILLAHERMOSA, Mexico  - Thousands of people fled a Mexican city on Friday after flood waters burst through sandbag barriers in a disaster that left 800,000 people homeless and most of the state of Tabasco under water.


KBA Rapida 74 G Collects Excellent Second Prize

The Rapida 74 G continues to gather in the prizes. The new press already received the first Innovation Award of the EWPA and the environmental certificates 'Emission-tested' and 'Emission Reduced Waterless ...


GAO: Outsourcing could hurt IT employment growth

A new GAO report indicates that offshore outsourcing could hurt IT employment growth over the next decade, but the study released today is sprinkled with caveats and qualifiers and shows more study is needed.


Apple, China Mobile call off iPhone launch talks

Apple Inc  and China Mobile  have called off talks to launch the U.S. firm's popular iPhones  in China, dashing investor speculation that the device will hit  store shelves soon and sending China Mobile shares down.


Lawsuit claims sex-discrimination, bias at EMC

Flag raised over strip club bonding A sex-discrimination lawsuit by two former female EMC employees alleges "locker-room" antics within the firm's sales team in Chicago, detailing company-paid visits to strip clubs, demeaning sexual remarks, and a general failing to hire and promote women.â¦


Taipei, Oct. 10 (NNN): Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has said he is ready for talks with communist China on defusing military tension between the two countries.


Start-up sued in US courts over GPL 'violation'

Skirmish before Microsoft battle? The Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) has filed the first US patent infringement case to defend the General Public License (GPL) version 2. The case has been brought against Monsoon Multimedia, a specialist in video viewing and capturing devices, which has offices in Silicon Valley and in New Delhi.â¦


Rebels enter Chad's capital, fight around palace

N'DJAMENA  - Chadian rebels seeking to overthrow President Idriss Deby battled their way into the capital N'Djamena on Saturday and fought government troops around the presidential palace, diplomats and residents said.


SEOUL, South Korea - A large explosion occurred in the northern part of North Korea, sending a plume of smoke more than two miles wide into the air on an important anniversary of the communist regime, a South Korean news agency reported Sunday.    The explosion happened at 11 a.m...


H&R Block Inc , the largest U.S. tax preparer, said it was trying to renegotiate the sale of its Option One Mortgage Corp unit and would get out subprime lending after its quarterly loss more than doubled.


Parigi, 19:26 - TENNIS, WTA PARIGI: FINALE SAFAROVA-PETROVA

Lucie Safarova e Nadia Petrova sono le finaliste del torneo Wta di Parigi (montepremi 600.000 dollar...


Failure to honour funding pledges to the UN means a world population explosion within decades, a report says.


Endurance swimmers short-changed at Olympics: Hackett

Australia's Olympic 1,500 metres champion Grant Hackett says long-distance swimmers are being robbed of their chance to shine at the Athens Games.


Rising fuel costs and high air fares push up UK inflation during November, according to official figures.


Wimbledon is being advertised as a Kirsten Dunst romantic comedy, but itâs actually an action movie starring Paul Bettany. Bettany play the underdog, ranked last at Wimbledon, who somehow manages to make his way through the tournament.


Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Royals have extended the contract of outfielder Matt Stairs through the 2005 season.


Democrats Choose Jan. 3 for Iowa Caucuses

Iowa Democrats will hold their presidential caucuses for Jan. 3, joining Republicans in holding the kickoff 2008 presidential contest on the earliest ever date for a White House nomination contest.


Patients told of 'mad cow disease' danger

HUNDREDS of patients of Addenbrooke's Hospital have been warned they may have come into contact with the human form of "mad cow disease".


IRISH Republicans are normally the ones facing the anger of the redoubtable Rev Ian Paisley.


An investigation is under way into claims that non-sustainable timber from rainforests is being used in the refurbishment of the House of Commons.


Boeing deal makes skies friendly for WiFi users

CHICAGO : The Boeing Company's Connexion unit has teamed up with iPass Inc. to offer in-flight Wi-Fi access so "road warriors" can go online at 30,000 feet, the companies said in a joint statement.


Suicide attack on Afghan luxury hotel kills seven

A suicide attack claimed by the Taliban killed seven people, including an American and a Norwegian journalist, on Monday at a luxury hotel in Kabul where the Norwegian foreign minister was staying.


Britain Mulling U.S. Request for More Iraq Troops

Britain is considering a request it  received from Washington last week for extra military  assistance in Iraq, but not in flashpoint areas in Baghdad or  Falluja, the government said Monday.


Delay possible for first female space tourist

The first trip by a female space tourist, who was due to blast off September 14 on a Russian Soyuz vessel bound for the International Space Station, may be put off by four days, officials have said.


U.S. Labor Department Seeks Probe of H-1B Video

Law firm that posted a video offering advice on how to avoid hiring U.S. workers isn't responding to requests for comment.


Belgrado, 16:35 - PALLANUOTO, EUROPEI DONNE: ITALIA-RUSSIA 2-0

L'Italia ha battuto la Russia 14-12 nel secondo incontro degli Europei femminili di pallanuoto. Le a...


Josh Groban's "Noel" ruled the U.S.  pop album charts for a fifth week Thursday, a record for a  Christmas release, while Mary J. Blige's new CD provided some  stiff competition as overall sales surged in the holiday  shopping frenzy.


Copying HD DVD, Blu-ray Discs May Become Legal

'Managed copying' license would support users' fair use right to move content across devices.


A Stoke City footballer who claimed his stepfather was driving when he was caught doing 103mph is jailed.


Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria has ripped through the Sri Lankan order taking five wickets on the fourth day of the second Test in Karachi.


Blog: Justine Ezarik, a 23-year-old Pittsburgh native, debuts in a "Truman Show"-esque Web broadcast.


Nerazzurri, dopo pareggio all'87', vincono nel recupero


Texas coach Mack Brown didn't show any sense of vindication after California lost to Texas Tech Thursday in the Holiday Bowl.


Lindsay Lohan gets nine nominations at the Razzies, closely followed by Eddie Murphy's with eight.


A committee in Tonga says all lawmakers should be elected by the public rather than appointed by the king.


Major economic powers agreed Sunday to write off more than $31 billion in debt for Iraq in a deal that boosted U.S. efforts to help put the Iraqi economy back on its feet.


Oil prices struck a fresh record high  above $47.50 a barrel on Thursday as fresh evidence of demand  growth in China and India underlined how rising appetite for  oil is straining the world's supply system.


World number one Justine Henin completed a rare French Open hat-trick by crushing Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 6-1 6-2 in the women's final on Saturday.


Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchu lashed out Monday against a Guatemalan high court decision not to arrest or extradite former military officers accused of genocide, torture and terrorism committed at the height of Guatemala's civil war.


Former EntreMed Chief Is Back on the Scene

John Holaday is back. Well, sort of. About four years after walking away from EntreMed -- a Rockville firm he co-founded in 1992 that soared high and then sank low -- the serial entrepreneur is at the helm of yet another biotech company in Montgomery County. The company -- QRxPharma -- is only pa...


A Napoli un proiettile vagante ha ferito accidentalmente un ragazzina di 15 anni che stava assistendo ai fuochi d'artificio insieme ai genitori. La quindicenne, di Torre Annunziata, Ã¨ stata colpita alla gamba


Sudan and the UN launch an appeal to raise $20m to help more than 400,000 people hit by recent flooding.


The court-appointed lawyer of a firebrand Serb nationalist appealed to his client Tuesday to end the boycott of his war crimes trial, where he stands accused of unleashing a murderous campaign of ethnic cleansing in parts of the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990s.


"Full House" actor John Stamos has filed for divorce from "X-Men" actress Rebecca Romijn-Stamos.


Questions are raised about whether he violated the law by discussing classified information in Ashcroft's hospital room


Sudan's government tells the BBC it is handling the crisis in Darfur better than the US is dealing with Iraq.


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- BJ Services Co. said after the bell Wednesday that it will further delay filing its 2004 annual report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, citing a continuing review of its Asia Pacific region operations.


Brian Butterfield, the Toronto third base coach and Orono native whose Blue Jays went 5-14 against the Boston Red Sox and 7-11 against the New York Yankees, said he is picking the Red Sox to win the best-of-seven America League Championship Series against


United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan Thursday hailed the African Union's decision to send more troops and police to the Western Sudan.


Children who have a poor diet are more likely to become aggressive and anti-social, US researchers believe.


World Leaders Anxiously Await U.S. Election

World leaders are anxiously awaiting the U.S. presidential election but major shifts in American foreign policy are unlikely whatever the outcome and there will be no change in the world order.


Zurigo, 17:34 - CICLISMO, ZURIGO: SUCCESSO DI SANCHEZ

Lo spagnolo Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel Euskadi) ha vinto il Campionato di Zurigo. L'iberico ha lascia...


Analysts: Malaysian PM, Society Benefit From Anwar Release

The release of Malaysia's best known political opposition figure, Anwar Ibrahim, after six years in jail, has brought widespread praise for Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, who one year ago succeeded Malaysia's long-time leader, Mahathir Mohamad.


The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va., Cynthia McCloud Column: Preston, There's Still Enough Time to Make It Shine

By Cynthia McCloud, The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.  Sep. 17--COMPANY'S COMING.  I panic when I learn guests are about to drop in unexpectedly -- at best, they call a few minutes ahead, at worst I'm alerted to their impending visit by the crunch of gravel in the driveway.


US racing insurgents for influence in Fallujah as battle winds ...

As fighting winds down, US troops face an even more difficult mission in Fallujah winning the people's allegiance. Planners want to


Five job and benefits centres are to close in Scotland as part of a UK-wide drive to shed 104,000 civil service jobs.


As Iraq Bleeds, the U.S. Policy Cupboard Remains Bare

Analysis: Despite the hype, the Baker group's recommendations may be too little and too late to turn Iraq around


Starbucks said that its founder and chairman, Howard Schultz, will replace Jim Donald as chief executive and lead a major restructuring initiative.


Australian ship leaves to track Japanese whalers

An Australian government ship has left on a mission to track Japan's whaling fleet and gather evidence for a potential international court case against Tokyo, an official said Wednesday.


A former South Carolina governor who now runs a lobbying and consulting firm endorsed Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama on Wednesday, despite the Illinois senator's constant criticism of lobbyists.


"300" racks up record body count at box office

Heads rolled at the weekend box office in North America as the blood-soaked ancient epic "300" slaughtered its foes in spectacular fashion.


Iraqis warn of civil war if U.S. troops withdraw

Iraqi leaders warned on Monday that an early U.S. troop withdrawal could tip Iraq into all-out civil war after the New York Times said debate was growing in the White House over a gradual scaling-down of forces.


Mike Baker considers what it takes to be an inspirational and unforgettable  teacher.


United Parcel Service Inc., the package delivery company, reported a quarterly loss on Wednesday because of a $6.1 billion pension-related charge. The company also forecast weak first-quarter earnings.


The prepaid cellphone service provider said Sunday that its board had rejected an unsolicited takeover offer from MetroPCS.


An island of ice the size of Manhattan has drifted into a remote channel and is now jammed by pack ice.


European Group Seeks Ways to Prosecute Cybercrime

By ROBERT WIELAARD    STRASBOURG, France  -- Governments and private sector officials from around the world sought ways Thursday to jointly combat cybercrime, whose growth mirrors the phenomenal rise of the Internet's popularity.    At a conference organized by the Council of Europe, delegates from Europe, the United States, Australia and China digested new data pointing to an increasing problem of global proportions: How can national law stop those who commit fraud, spread racism, steal credit card numbers or sell child pornography worldwide, nonstop and just about anonymously?    On top of that, while fraud and copyright infringements remain the lion's share of cybercrime, there is rising concern about terrorists going online to spread more than just propaganda...


The Grammys got underway with a classic feel, and Kanye West and Amy Winehouse â two of the nightâs most compelling storylines â were among the early leaders at Sunday nightâs ceremony.


Servizi, Pisanu: ''Si' a servizio unico con branche specialistiche ...

''E' indipensabile uno strumento di intelligence unitario, compatto, agile ed efficiente''. Lo sottolinea il ministro dell'Interno, Giuseppe Pisanu, che intervenendo in Commissione affari costituzionali alla


Say what you like about the West Indies cricketers, but they know how to celebrate a triumph. One of world cricket's most famous and colourful sides, the West Indies awakened from their lengthy


Journalist Breaks Into Queen's Scottish Palace

A journalist posing as a workman entered  a private area of Queen Elizabeth's official Scottish residence  in the latest breach of royal security, the newspaper behind  the stunt said on Friday.


Vonage HoldingsÂ on Tuesday announced it has partnered with two companies to offer wireless telephone handsets for its VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) service.


The commission has rejected requests to open a formal antitrust investigation against Intel, officials say.


Hamilton aboard Heat squad for defensive help

After unveiling a 15-man camp roster Monday, the maximum a team can carry during the regular season, the Heat added a 16th player Tuesday, signing defensive-minded forward Tang Hamilton.


Jelena Jankovic won her fourth title of the year Sunday, beating Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 to capture the grass-court DFS Classic.


Price of Next Big Thing in Physics: $6.7 Billion

A machine 20 miles long that will recreate conditions when the universe was only a trillionth of a second old.


Treo and Blackberry compete for Phone/PDA crown

It was 10 years ago that IBM and BellSouth teamed up to create the first device that merged a cell phone with a digital organizer.


Iceland grants residence to former chess champion Bobby Fischer, as he fights extradition to the US.


The FBI has expanded an investigation into allegations of contract irregularities by Halliburton Co. subsidiary Kellogg Brown & Root Inc.


Oak Value Interview: More on the Portfolio

Part 3: You've found a good company with good management, but is the price right?


Oz 'Family First' candidate sacked for todger-flash email

Humiliation for 'Australia's smallest loser' A Sydney candidate for the Family First Party was sacked at the weekend after an email addressed to a number of student organisations' mailing lists, with attachments showing him apparently flashing his penis, popped up on gay websites and subsequently escaped into the wild.â¦


Oil price hits new high on Iraq violence

Oil prices have raced to fresh highs, carrying US crude over $49 a barrel, driven by escalating violence in Iraq and unabated fuel demand growth from China and India.


Almost every single week I spend Monday morning reading the papers, watching TV and talking to my wife -- who is a great football fan.


Sadr aide freed as Iraq seeks pre-election calm

The US military has freed a top aide to rebel Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in a gesture that could help the interim government's efforts to calm rebel-held strongholds before elections due in January.


Roma, 17:21 - CALCIO, LAZIO: AVVIATA TRATTATIVA PER MATIAS SILVESTRE

Matias Silvestre, difensore del Boca Juniors, è vicino alla Lazio. Lo ha dichiarato a "Radio ...


Companies battling lawsuits brought by people claiming injuries caused by asbestos or silica have long contended that they are the victims of fraud, and those companies may finally have evidence.


Provvedimento da oggi sul sito dell'Agenzia delle Entrate


The U.S. should pay teachers a minimum of $40,000 a year, add a federal student arts program and cover student loans for two years in exchange for national service, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson told supporters Monday.


Israel Builds Barrier Section in Southern West Bank, AP Says

Israel, for the first time, began building a section of its security barrier in an area of the southern West Bank, the Associated Press reported, citing unidentified Israeli government officials.


Nissan warns U.S. cellphones can disable car keys

Nissan North America  has a  warning for customers: placing your electronic key too close to  your cellphone could leave you stranded.


Tom Brady and Eli Manning, the quarterbacks in this yearâs Super Bowl, are models of sex symbol archetypes.


Bin Laden deputy says US forces on verge of defeat

Osama bin Laden's deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri, claimed holy fighters have taken control of much of Afghanistan and driven US forces into the "trenches,'' according to a videotape aired on Al-Jazeera TV Friday.


Anna Chakvetadze, the sixth-seeded Russian, advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Open with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Shahar Peer of Israel.


Trout Spawn Mine Battle: Critics Fear Proposed Dig Would Threaten Rare Fish

By Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune  Feb. 18--BIG BAY, Mich. -- Deep in the rugged hills of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a meandering river harbors giant fish that once thrived throughout Lake Superior and its tributaries.


JERUSALEM, June 13 -- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, furthering an unlikely political comeback, was elected Tuesday to head the Labor Party.


French musician Jean Michel Jarre perfoms a sound and light show in China's Forbidden City.


Old aircraft artefacts become office accessories

B-52 ejector seat for the boss, anyone? Motoart, the company behind retro aeroplane furniture like the C-130 Hercules wing conference table, the Boeing 727 engine cowling valet desk and the MK-84 bomb casing ten-gallon fish tank, are proud to present the B-52 Stratofortress ejection seat office chair.â¦


Flo Rida holds tight to No. 1, but Brown closes in

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Flo Rida's "Low" continues to reign supreme on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth week.


Iran will never dismantle nuclear programme entirely: official

Beijing, Nov 24 - Iran today asked the United States to abandon its "hostile" policies towards it and asserted that Tehran will never dismantle its nuclear programme for peaceful purposes.


Suonera' la Dino e Franco Piano Jazz Orchestra


Ex candidato alla presidenza eletto oggi a Washington


One dead as sailboat, coal carrier collide off CT

A woman was killed on Wednesday when a   dry bulk carrier delivering coal from Connecticut to Nova   Scotia collided with the sailboat she was traveling in on Long   Island Sound, the U.S. Coast Guard said.


Birdlife presents new book to Education Minister

BirdLife Malta presented copies of its latest book 'Ghasafar Madwarna' to Education Minister Dr.


Novara, 16:46 - CICLISMO: MORTO GIORGIO GODIO, TESTIMONE DEL BONDONE

Giorgio Godio, classe 1929, ex ciclista professionista con la Frejus, si è spento a Borgomane...


FastT100 offers cost-effective, reliable storage for consolidation ...

[Johannesburg, 13 October 2004] - While a great deal of the data residing within organisations today is not accessed regularly, the ECT Act as well as basic business strategy maintains that this seldom accessed data is business-critical.


Contemplating a PC Market Without I.B.M.

I.B.M. is in discussions to sell its PC business to Lenovo, the largest maker of PC's in China - a burgeoning market that Hewlett-Packard and Dell covet.


Lonely hearts grandpa finds new home as au pair

A retired Italian teacher has reportedly found a new home after offering after-school help for a family with kids in exchange for some human warmth and affection.


Iran confirms move to end nuclear activities

Iran has confirmed it is offering European representatives and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) a compromise deal that would see an end to its more questionable nuclear activities.


Microsoft offers Office 2004 Service Pack 1

MacCentral - Microsoft Corp.'s Mac Business Unit (MacBU) on Tuesday announced the availability of Office 2004 for Mac Service Pack 1, an update for the latest Macintosh release of the company's popular productivity application software suite. The service pack "addresses potential security issues and bugs that [user] feedback played an important role in identifying," according to Microsoft. What's more, the new version features support for Microsoft Error Reporting Protocol (MERP), which allows customers to send bug reports to Microsoft anonymously.


New cards provide more memory for cameras, cell phones and other consumer devices.


Despite 6 refusals, NATO will increase Iraq training staff

BRUSSELS The North Atlantic Treaty Organization agreed on Thursday to enlarge from 60 to 300 the number of personnel stationed in Baghdad to train Iraqi soldiers, but not before there was a contentious discussion with the foreign ministers of six


Miami, 11:56 - TENNIS, DELRAY BEACH: FINALE MALISSE-NOVAK

Il belga Xavier Malisse e il ceco Jiri Novak si sono qualificati per la finale del torneo Atp di Del...


Microsoft unveils hostile bid for Yahoo at $44.6 bln

Microsoft Friday unveiled a hostile bid of 44.6 billion dollars for Yahoo in an effort to merge the world's biggest software company with a major Internet player to take on the Google juggernaut.


UPS profit lifted by global network, supply chain

United Parcel Service Inc.  on  Tuesday posted a higher profit citing growth in its global  business, supply chain and freight units, plus modest growth in  its U.S package business despite a "sluggish" economy.


As Moscow tightens controls on Georgians, Russian papers warn of the dangers of overreacting.


Model Billi Bhati has become the third person to be evicted from Channel 4's Big Brother house.


Fifth seed Tim Henman overcame a  barrage of aces and a painful back injury to beat giant Croat  Ivo Karlovic 7-6, 6-7, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open first  round on Tuesday.


Argentina Wins First Olympic Gold in 52 Years

Argentina won its first Olympic gold medal in 52 years in the soccer final Saturday, while the US women's basketball team atoned for their men's failure by storming to victory.


The lawyers and judges are ready. Let the protests begin.


16 ott 18:15 Governo: Berlusconi, "Tra le riforme da fare non c'e' ...

MILANO - Il presidente del Consiglio Silvio Berlusconi ha parlato delle riforme che il suo esecutivo intende varare. ''Ho letto sui giornali che e' stato messo, come al solito, l' accento sulla giustizia - ha dichiarato il premier -.


Athletes from the former East Germany  who were victims of the state-doping scheme win compensation, officials say.


DC city council votes to fund Nationals park

District of Columbia officials moved yesterday to salvage an agreement to bring baseball back to the United States' capital, after a tense week that had subjected them to ridicule


Alliance Boots says rejects offer from KKR

British drugs wholesaler and retailer Alliance Boots Plc  said on Monday it had rejected an approach worth 9.7 billion pounds ($18.8 billion) from private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts .


Zimbabwe's security went on high alert Friday ahead of a verdict in the treason trial of popular opposition leader Morgan Tsavangirai.


Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut was set to abandon his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday after a poor showing in Iowa's precinct caucuses.


Coeur d'Alene quarterly profit more than doubles

Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp.  said on Thursday that fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled as higher prices for silver and gold offset lower production.


BEIJING -- Just last month, China announced plans to buy $4.3 billion of U.S. technology as a way to show how serious it is about reducing the ballooning trade gap with the U.S.


Pakistan Plays Down 'Terror Summit'; 2 More Arrests

Pakistan's military Monday played  down a report in the latest edition of Time magazine describing  what it called a "summit of terrorists" held in March in  lawless tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.


Soldier Facing Abuse Charges Gives Birth

Pfc. Lynndie England, the Army reservist seen in some of the most notorious photos in the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, has given birth to a baby fathered by another soldier charged in the case.


Inclusive Church responds to Commission's report

The Inclusive Church movement has said it is pleased that the Lambeth Commission on Communion which published its report today, has not recommended the suspension or expulsion of the Episcopal Church USA from the Anglican Communion, or called for Bishop


Arafat stable, but not out of danger: Doctors

French doctors attending to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat at a private nursing home in Clamart, near Paris, have said that he is in good shape, but still not out of danger.


Britney asks fans for help naming her album

Singer Britney Spears wants fans to  help her pick a title for her next album -- and suggests one  idea might be to name it after her former party pal, actress  Lindsay Lohan.


Â· Brown under fire for ducking out of signing  Â· Parliament protesters 'acted like football louts'


Sabres slice up Maple Leafs to seize best record

Daniel Briere score twice to lift the Buffalo Sabres to the top of the NHL overall standings with a 7-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.


Priyanka to celebrate birthday after years

Priyanka Chopra, the current flavour of Bollywood, turns 25 on July 18 and this year, for the first time, she is planning


Comedian Bill Maher Sued in LA by Ex-Girlfriend

An ex-girlfriend of comedian Bill  Maher sued him for $9 million on Thursday, saying he enticed  her to give up a successful career as a flight attendant with  false promises to marry her and buy her a home in Beverly  Hills.


Safety expert Flight Precision has won a six-figure contract to ensure the safety of thousands of passengers in the Netherlands.


Congress on Thursday rushed to pass a $145.9 billion package of tax relief that would extend three popular middle class tax cuts and hand President Bush his fourth major tax victory since taking office.


Suspected rebel positions on the outskirts of Falluja are being attacked despite UN Secretary General Kofi Annan warning against an assault. Send us your views.


Fossett survival skills prompt hope as hunt enters fifth day

Rescuers hoped Friday that Steve Fossett's legendary survival skills would enable the aviator to hold out until he is found as the search for the missing adventurer entered its fifth day.


New York Fashion Week vivi le sfilate con noi

Sulle passerelle della Grande Mela sfilano Malo, la linea Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti e Y3 di Yohji Yamamoto. Fra tessuti preziosi, modelli di classicità sartoriale e fresche creazioni hi-tech


The work of the General Medical Council is set to be the focus of the latest report from the Shipman Inquiry.


Torreâs Parting Shares Similarities With Stengelâs

Joe Torreâs refusal to accept a contract offer came 47 years to the day after the Yankees dismissed Casey Stengel.


The design chief of home furnishing giant IKEA was recently asked in China, now home to two of the blue and yellow warehouses selling the Scandinavian lifestyle, if he was worried about being a "design imperialist."


U.S. Troops Training for Iraq in Israel -Paper

U.S. troops from Iraq are being  trained by the Israeli army in urban and guerrilla warfare  tactics at a military base in Israel, a local newspaper said on  Wednesday.


Cutting... er... edge? Review To say itâs been difficult for Motorola to follow up the massive hit of the Razr V3 with something better is an understatement. Since its release to the sounds of jaws dropping in mid-2004, the Razr has gone from high-end must-have to mass-market. Now comes the Razr 2 V8, billed as the next-gen V3. So does it offer more than just another face-lift?â¦


Job cuts due to decline in traditional photography

LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Eastman Kodak said Tuesday it will cut 870 jobs at its manufacturing sites in the UK and France due to the "increasing popularity of digital photography" and the corresponding decline in traditional film photography.


TOKYO: A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit a wide area of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido early on Monday.


Clashes in Iraq's Samarra Kill at Least Six

SAMARRA, Iraq  - At least six civilians were  killed and 11 U.S. soldiers wounded in clashes in Samarra  Wednesday, a northern Iraqi town the U.S. military said it had  pacified following an offensive earlier this month.


The Rolling Stones offer their "profound sympathies" after two workers are killed following a concert in Madrid.


A leading Berlin politician won an alimony payment of 157,000 euros ($200,000) from his ex-wife to conclude a messy public divorce that has titillated Germans.


Jailed rapper Shyne, who signed a $3 million record deal and recorded part of his new album while in prison, had his phone privileges revoked Monday and was barred from conducting in-person interviews as authorities investigate whether he may have violated prison rules in making about 100 phone calls.


Australian Tony Roche has rejected an approach from world number one Roger Federer to take over as his personal coach. Federer has been training with the former Australian Davis Cup coach in Sydney and had


Summertime in Hollywood is not as hot as it looked at the beginning.


EU panel urges talks with Turkey about membership

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- In a move that could extend Europe's borders to the edge of the Middle East, the European Union on Wednesday recommended starting negotiations with Turkey on full membership.


Hacked GOP Site Infects Visitors with Malware

A Republican Party Web site has been hacked, and for some time it has been spreading a variation of the long-running Storm Trojan horse to vulnerable visitors, a security researcher said Friday.


Report: China's currency not manipulated

The Bush administration said Tuesday that China does not meet the technical requirements of a country that is manipulating its currency to gain unfair trade advantages.


Effort to Free Afghan Hostages `sensitive'

Efforts to free three foreign hostages threatened with death by a Taliban splinter group have reached a "sensitive" stage, the U.S. military said Saturday in urging the kidnappers not to harm them.


ANC leader Zuma takes hard line on unity

ANC leader Jacob Zuma appealed for unity on Saturday after a leadership battle that exposed deep divides in South Africa's ruling coalition and vowed serious action against anyone trying to undermine the party.


Apple Computer's stock price hit its highest level in four years, passing the $50 mark. The company recently announced that it shipped more than two million of its wildly popular iPod music


William Safire Sharon's Showdown With Likud

The political tectonic plates under the Middle East may have at last begun to shift. Some Arab leaders, facing four more years of George W. Bush, seem to have understood the policy message he sent from Canada


U.N. Council considers Iran nuke resolution

Britain and France plan to introduce on Monday a revised U.N. Security Council draft resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment and hope to put the measure to a vote in the next two weeks.


Thailand declared war on bird flu yesterday as Asia's death toll in the epidemic rose to 30. The announcement came as Vietnam confirmed another fatality, amid concern that the virus had passed from human to human.


Impaired breathing in obese tied to big waist

Morbidly obese men tend to have  more breathing difficulties than morbidly obese women, partly  because they have much larger waistlines, a new study suggests.


Jo Ann Davidson, the former speaker of the Ohio House who led President Bush's re-election campaign in a handful of crucial states, has been chosen to be the national Republican Party's second in command.


Oil surged above $70 on Monday on news a  cyclone was headed towards the oil-producing Arabian peninsula  with a potential to disrupt shipping and output.


The Mets would like to make at least one more big addition this winter, but yesterday they made moves involving some players already in-house.


NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association headÃÂ Gene Upshaw defend the league's disability plan before a Senate committee Tuesday.


The first tipoff came from the stands, not the locker room. The playoffs were in sight, and up in the massive decks of Dodger Stadium, fans weren't racing to their cars during the seventh-inning stretch.


Roma, 14:07 - CICLISMO, SCARPONI: DIFESA CHIEDE ASSOLUZIONE O SCONTO SQUALIFICA

''Assoluzione per assenza di prove. Nel caso di sanzione, riduzione piÃ¹ ampia possibile alla luce de...


Race fans wave American flags in the stands during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the NASCAR Subway 500 stock car race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va.


The BBC's Mike Baker analyses the facts behinds the tough message from England's chief inspector of schools.


Ukraine's parliament votes to approve a snap election aimed at ending a crisis between the president and the PM.


IN AMERICAâS eyes everything seems fair game for a remake. Studio scouts pounce on the latest Asian horror sensation hoping to discover the next Ring.


Top 10 e-commerce developments of the decade

They've changed how we use the internet Google has topped a list of the 10 most significant e-commerce developments of the past 10 years, as chosen by staff of the Software & Information Industry Association, a trade association for the software and digital information industry.â¦


Scientists Question EPA's Chemical Screenings

DALLAS _ Scientists say the Bush administration is developing a chemical testing program that favors the chemical industry when it comes to judging whether certain substances in the environment might cause cancer, infertility, or harm to babies in the womb.


LONDON British house prices fell in August, indicating that five interest rate increases since November have started to slow property demand.


Edwards assails Clinton's terror remarks

Presidential contender John Edwards on Thursday disputed Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton's claim that the U.S. is safer since Sept. 11 and contended GOP candidate Rudy Giuliani will never win if he embraces President Bush's policies.


What Women Like About Male Sweat. And Why.

A new study reveals that the ability to detect a certain male hormone in sweat is genetic. What that tells us about the science of smell--and why some women like sweaty men.


Bandiere e gadget, leghisti fischiano inno di Mameli


U.S. Says No Troops Training for Iraq in Israel

The United States rejected an Israeli  newspaper report on Wednesday that its troops were currently  being trained by the Israeli army in counter-insurgency tactics  for use in Iraq.


Futures climb as Intel lifts revenue view

Stock index futures added to gains on  Monday after Intel Corp  revised its revenue outlook  higher, setting the stage for the chip sector to help the  market shake off last week's losses.


US gamers will be able to buy Sony's PlayStation Portable from 24 March, but there is no news of a Europe debut.


Oggi la Banca Centrale europea esaminerÃ  il dossier ItaliaAccolta con freddezza la Finanziaria da 30 miliardi                                                  Manovra, la Bce lancia l'allarme da Roma un pessimo segnale                                                                                Per l'Eurotower Ã¨ un controsenso la riduzionedi MASSIMO GIANNINI


Washable computer gives doctors a clean slate

The last thing you would think to do with your PDA is dunk it in a pail of disinfectant.


Germs taken into space come back stronger

It sounds like the plot for a scary B-movie: Germs go into space on a rocket and come back stronger and deadlier than ever.


UN troops halt Ivorian forces column: French defence minister

United Nations peacekeeping forces Friday halted a column of Ivory Coast government troops, French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said.


The giant chemical company reports satisfactory earnings, despite a flurry of charges.


J.K. Rowling recently revealed that two characters will die in the last Harry Potter book, and she hinted that one of them might be Harry.  "I have never been tempted to kill him off before the final because I've always planned seven books, and I want ...


Four Euro Ryder Cup players are back in action

Colin Montgomerie and three Ryder Cup teammates - David Howell, Padraig Harrington and Ian Poulter - hope to shrug off fatigue when The Heritage opens Thursday.


THE dollar was weaker yesterday, although off its lows, after the release of capital flows data that suggest foreign demand for US assets could be waning.


Londra, 13:34 - F1, ECCLESTONE: SE MCLAREN COLPEVOLE GIUSTO PROVVEDIMENTO SEVERO

Se saranno accertate responsabilitàè, la McLaren sarà punita. E' questo il pare...


Roma, 13:24 - CALCIO, PETRUCCI: LAVORO IN FIGC VA RAFFORZATO

''Il lavoro svolto in Federcalcio non solo deve essere continuato, ma anche rafforzato e accelerato....


Nei prossimi 12 giorni la Juve incontrerÃ  Roma, Chievo e Bayern. Sabato con il Siena potrebbero riposare Zambrotta, Camoranesi, Blasi. E Del Piero. TORINO, 21 ottobre 2004 - Fabio Capello fin'ora ha tenuto


Sudanese rebels agree to take part in peace talks in Abuja

ABUJA, Aug 25, 2004 (dpa) -- Rebel groups agreed Wednesday to participate in peace talks with the Sudanese government being held in the Nigerian capital of Abuja after coming under pressure to disarm and accept confinement to camps in the country's


Prudential reports 92-percent take-up of new shares

British insurer Prudential announced a 92-percent take-up of a new share issue worth one billion pounds (1.43 billion euros, 1.85 billion dollars).


Police are monitoring a Scottish ferry port as the search continues for a high-risk sex offender.


Internet Explorer market share drops below 90 percent in Europe

Mozilla's Firefox browser continues to steal market share form Microsoft's Internet Explorer around the globe. According to a report released by a German Internet


The actor's second directorial effort, The Good Shepherd, took 8 years to make. In an exclusive Q&A he explains why, gives a few one word answers and examines weaponry in a completely non-menacing way


Former motorcycling world champion Valentino Rossi agrees to hand over 19m euros in unpaid taxes.


Ed esorta alla guerra santa in un'intervista ad al Jazira


Addiction experts strongly opposed an AMA proposal to designate video game addiction as a mental disorder.


Update 1: Sumitomo Mitsui Tries to Woo UFJ

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. said Tuesday it proposed to UFJ Holdings Inc. that the two banks merge on an equal basis in its latest attempt to woo UFJ away from a rival suitor.


Bush Praises Troops, Calls on Americans to Personalize War

President George W. Bush thanked hundreds of cheering, camouflage-clad Marines at Camp Pendleton on Tuesday for their efforts in the Iraq War.


BOSTON (CBS.MW) - In what appeared to be a bipartisan attack Sunday, Sens. Joseph Biden and Richard Lugar accused the Bush administration of incompetence in its handling of security in Iraq.


One US soldier, one Iraqi killed in Baghdad blast as US planes ...

A US soldier and at least one Iraqi were killed when a bomb struck a patrol in southern Baghdad on Thursday, as US warplanes bombed the rebel-held city of Fallujah in a bid to crush a deadly insurgency.


Defending overall champion Janne Ahonen won the World Cup ski jump opener in his home country Saturday, making the longest jumps in each round before boisterous, flag-waving fans.


Study: Smoking Harms Women More Than Men

Cigarette smoking is more harmful to  women than to men, cutting more than a decade off female  smokers' life expectancy but much less for their male peers,  Dutch government research suggested Monday.


Ukrainian commission reopens poisoning investigation

In an interview Monday with The Associated Press, Yanukovych accused the United States of interfering in Ukraine's internal affairs by financing his opponent's campaign.


A mother-of-seven who lived in a council house "palace" funded by crime is jailed for six months.


Jim Carrey will receive the American Film Institute's Star Award at the 2005 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in February.


Pisanu in prefettura "Faremo tutto per colpire la camorra"

Napoli, 4 dicembre 2004 - Â«Noi vogliamo contrastare e colpire la camorra con la massima determinazione e con tutti i mezzi di cui possiamo disporreÂ». Lo ha affermato il ministro dell'Interno, Giuseppe Pisanu


Suppose a person of reasonable mental competence decides, after carefully weighing the available options and consulting with those around him, that life is no longer worth living.  Should that person have the legal right to end their own life?  Suicide (and assisting suicide) is presently illegal in most western nations, a fact which only serves to make it slightly difficult for suicidal people to carry out their wish.  I propose a different approach - in fact, an opposite approach.  I propose that anyone who honestly wishes to terminate their own life should be provided with the means to do so humanely, reminiscent of (though perhaps more gentle than) the infamous suicide booths popularized by Futurama.


Perpetual Entertainment to beam up Star Trek MMORPG

San Francisco developer/publisher lands coveted Paramount sci-fi license, $6.5 million in funding on same day. Although it is less than two years old, Perpetual Entertainment has acquired one of the most coveted sci-fi licenses on the market.


The Nigerian government has signed a cease-fire with three rebel groups that had been targeting foreign oil companies and their workers in the Niger Delta region, government officials said Friday.


NEW YORK - Yesterday, Howard Stern--who loudly claims to dominate media, but has rarely, if ever, added one iota to the sum of human knowledge--made waves by announcing he will move his act to another media.


ADV: Compare Credit Cards - 0% APR and More

Compare credit cards with 0% APR on purchases and/or balance transfers. Also, compare cards that give cash back, other rewards and more. Choose from multiple offers for good or bad credit.


InfoWorld - If the mountain won't come to Mohammed, then Mohammed will come to the mountain, goes the saying. Now, the high-tech version of that saying might read: If the iPhone won't come to the enterprise, then enterprise will come to the iPhone.


Napoli, 13:17 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; DE LAURENTIIS: SAN PAOLO APERTO A TUTTI A FINE MARZO

Il San Paolo potrebbe riaprire interamente al pubblico il 29 marzo. Lo ha annunciato il presidente d...


An improvement plan for Wales' worst performing schools and classrooms is drawn up.


N.Korea Says Met U.S. Officials, No Nuclear Progress

North Korean and U.S. officials met this  week in New York but made no progress on restarting six-party  talks on the North's nuclear programs, a North Korean Foreign  Ministry spokesman said on Saturday.


Plan to Use RFID in U.S. Border Control Draws Fire

Industry groups are skeptical about the U.S. government plan to add long-range RFID technology to driver's licenses to improve border security.


Two US soldiers killed, three wounded in Afghanistan

KABUL: Two US troops were killed and three wounded by a mine detonated by remote control in Afghanistan's southcentral province of Uruzgan.


Pentagon shifts to GPS with no signal reduction

The Pentagon no longer needs to hamper the entire Global Positioning System when facing a threat in one part of the world and will stop buying satellites that enable it do so, the military said on Tuesday.


Democratic Sen. Joe Biden, a White House hopeful, criticized the Bush administration's foreign policy and national security strategy as "a dangerous combination of ideology and incompetence."


Interpol has joined Litvinenko poisoning inquiry

International police agency Interpol is helping coordinate the investigation into the poisoning of Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko that now involves forces in Germany, Russia and Britain.


Scientists explore possible new way to fight AIDS

A naturally occurring molecule saves vital immune system cells from cellular suicide during the onslaught of the AIDS virus and might help keep the body's natural defenses working in HIV-infected people, a study found.


Ci sono piu' famiglie con anziani che con minori


Arsene Wenger has extended his contract at English champions Arsenal for another three years to the end of the 2007-2008 season.


Medicines and food scarce for trapped civilians

Iraqis still living in the city of Falluja said yesterday that conditions were deteriorating, with no electricity, food shortages and limited medical aid for the wounded.


'La competitivita' non e' a rischio', dice Deppler


Ninth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Elena Dementieva to clinch the US Open women's tennis title. She won the match in straight sets 6-3 7-5, hammering 34 winners and four aces in all.


Myanmar's junta sets timetable for polls

Myanmar's military junta unveiled a timetable for the country's first elections in two decades, but it was unclear Sunday if detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi would be allowed to stand.


Â«Via dall'IraqÂ», nuova mozione del centrosinistra per il ritiro ...

Quasi tutti uniti. Mastella non ci sta, Gentiloni fa capire i mal di pancia dei rutelliani e Marini annuncia che si atterrÃ  alle regole della Federazione, ma senza convinzione. Per il resto sÃ¬, Gad unita


Celebrex Prescriptions Plunge After Risk Found

New prescriptions for Pfizer Inc.'s  arthritis drug Celebrex fell 56 percent last week after the  company released data showing the drug may increase the risk of  heart attacks and strokes, according to Verispan, a market  research company.


Low-budget movies that were once readily sold to foreign film distributors have fallen victim to a push for more star-studded offerings.


Sharon says he is ready to work with Arafat's successor

Ariel Sharon said yesterday that he would end his boycott of the Palestinian leadership and begin a new era of working with Yasser Arafat's successors.


Tapes by C.I.A. Lived and Died to Save Image

Decisions about interrogation videotapes were prompted by fear about what the public might think, officials say.


US men exert only to avoid embarrassment

I'm no longer accepting the popular - and lame - excuse that the United States men's basketball team failed to win Olympic gold because its best players didn't show up.


Twenty-six people died early Friday when a fire raced through a home for the elderly and disabled in western Latvia, rescuers said.Comment


The informant described as spurring the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains on property now known as Hidden Dreams Farm is an ailing prison inmate who, according to his former lawyer, first told the FBI about the location 30 years ago.


Far from the spreading slums of the Haitian capital, past barren dirt mountains and hillsides stripped to a chalky white core, two woodcutters bring down a towering oak tree in one of the few forested valleys left in the Caribbean country.


LOS ANGELES, California (Back Stage) -- Two men, seemingly strangers, awaken in an empty room. Each is handcuffed to the opposite wall with no idea how he got there and nothing between them but a dead body.


Capitano del Motherwell aveva accusato malore in campo


Mandela, Anti-AIDS Crusader, Says Son Died of Disease

The former South African president said he was disclosing the cause of his son's death to focus more attention on the still-taboo topic of AIDS.


Convention hall sees success, looks to grow

Encouraged by the steady growth in its bookings, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center officials yesterday took a key first step toward an expansion of the $700 million, three-year-old South Boston hall.


Heat President Pat Riley confirms that Miami plans to sign Alonzo Mourning after the center passed a physical Tuesday.


A suspected Palestinian suicide bomber killed at least four people in Tel Aviv's main market today. The Tel Aviv fire brigade said at least four people were killed in the explosion in the Carmel market in the centre of the city.


US researchers claim to have found evidence locating the lost kingdom of Atlantis off the coast of Cyprus.


Taiwan inks WiMax pacts with Alcatel, Sprint, others

InfoWorld - The Taiwanese government added several companies to aÂ growing list of WiMax wireless broadband technology partnersÂ on Monday, including Alcatel-Lucent, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Sprint Nextel.


Nigerian 3-year-old freed by kidnappers: father

A Nigerian 3-year-old boy has been released by his kidnappers one day after he was snatched on his way to school in the Niger Delta, the boy's father said on Friday.


Confirmation of two new cases of West Nile disease in Illinois has brought the 2004 total to 56 cases of the mosquito-borne illness, two more than 2003.


The deals with a university medical center and a California health care provider come two weeks after a win with the Mayo Clinic.


The former foreign secretary, Jack Straw, incited a furious national debate when he criticized the Muslim practice of veiling women.


The dream of bidding on an eBay auction, sending an e-mail or even making a cell phone call while 30,000 feet in the air came one step closer to reality yesterday.


Google offers business software via subscription

Web search leader Google Inc. has begun delivering a set of essential business software tools to paying subscribers, in a move to widen its appeal to corporate customers, the company said on Wednesday.


EU set to warn Germany over gaming market

The European Commission is set to step  up legal action against Germany next week for thwarting foreign  competition in the country's gaming markets, sources with  knowledge of the decision said on Thursday.


Roma, 13:05 - Calcio, dilettanti: nuova trasmissione su Odeon tv

NovitÃ  per il calcio dilettantistico. E' stata presentata oggi, alla presenza del presidente della F...


Nigeria Unions Declare Royal Dutch/Shell an 'Enemy,' Say Nov. 16 Strike Will Target Oil Exports. President of the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) Adams Oshiomhole speaks to journalist in Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004.


Incompetence of Bush administration knows no bounds

The sheer incompetence of the Bush administration apparently knows no bounds. This week we learn that the number of our troops on the ground in Iraq was insufficient to secure 380 tons of unusually powerful


The home secretary will announce plans to  build two new jails to provide an extra 1,300 prison places.


787 unsafe, claims former Boeing engineer

Dreamliner crash and burn? A former Boeing engineer claims the 787 Dreamliner is unsafe, and that in the event of a crash its innovative composite material fuselage would "shatter too easily and burn with toxic fumes", the Seattle Times reports.â¦


Gilead to acquire Myogen for $2.5 billion

Gilead Sciences Inc. , the world's third-biggest biotechnology company, said on Monday it agreed to acquire Myogen Inc.  for $2.5 billion in a surprise transaction that gives Gilead access to Myogen's experimental hypertension drugs.


Attivita' paralizzate per il secondo giorno consecutivo


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Thursday that his opposition to same-sex marriage should not be interpreted as intolerance of gays, who served in his administration when he was Massachusetts governor.


ELECTION 2006 | GOVERNOR: DeVos' Run Puts Amway in Spotlight: How He Led Company is Scrutinized

By John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press  Sep. 24--On the campaign trail, Republican gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos touts his business experience as an antidote for Michigan's economic ills.  "I speak business," he tells voters.


Study Raises Concerns About Shampoo Safety

Dec. 5, 2004 -- New research is raising concerns about the safety of a preservative that is commonly found in shampoos and other commercially available cosmetics.


German FM gives emotional apology to Brazilian Jewish community

German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer offered an emotional apology for the Holocaust to Brazil's large Jewish community, many of whom are descendants of refugees who fled the Nazis.


Aal, 15:50 - SCI, COPPA EUROPA: PUTZER TERZA NEL GIGANTE DI AAL

Karen Putzer, al rientro alle gare dopo l'operazione all'anca destra dello scorso maggio, è g...


Five charged over plot to kill British soldier

British prosecutors charged a man on  Friday with seeking to kidnap and kill a member of the armed  forces as part of an alleged terrorist plot apparently aimed  against Muslims who had served with British troops in Iraq.


Pope Stable, But Staying in Hospital -Vatican

Pope John Paul's fragile health stabilized on Wednesday after urgent medical treatment for severe breathing difficulties, but he will have to remain in hospital for the time being, the Vatican said.


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


Motorola unveils new Rokr and Moto Z10 phone

Motorola Inc , the world's  third biggest mobile phone maker, on Sunday unveiled two new  cell phones and a plan to buy Asian digital music service  Soundbuzz Pte Ltd. as it looks to stem recent market share  losses.


Who's fallen hardest? Who can bounce highest?


Irish in reality show, not the old movies

No school has a better football tradition than Notre Dame. No school has a thicker media guide. No school has more athletic folklore. No school has more devout, passionate alumni, not merely on the subject of its football program, but on just about anything else that has to do with that institution in South Bend, Ind.


Scientists have found a switch in the brain that appears to control anxiety and wakefulness.


The bloodiest city in the country in 2006, reeling from crime in its struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina, got even worse in 2007.


Bush Castigates Iran Over Naval Confrontation

The Pentagon also released video showing Iranian speedboats maneuvering around the American convoy.


US Crashes 94-90 to Lithuania in Men's Basketball

The United States crashed to its second defeat in the Olympic men's basketball tournament Saturday when a late shooting spree by Sarunas Jasikevicius propelled Lithuania to a 94-90 victory.


Police Chief Links IRA to Huge N.Irish Bank Raid

Northern Ireland's police chief blamed  the IRA on Friday for a massive bank raid in Belfast, an  accusation that undermines efforts to hand back running of the  British province to its divided Catholics and Protestants.


Ankara, 19:52 - DOPING, ATLETICA: TURCA AYHAN SQUALIFICATA A VITA

La turca Sureyya Ayhan, campionessa d'Europa dei 1500 metri a Monaco nel 2002, è stata squali...


The Dow Jones index closes at a record high of 12,673, on strong earnings and interest rate confidence.


South Africa confirms graft trial for Zuma

South African prosecutors said on Tuesday that ANC leader Jacob Zuma would be charged with corruption in a case due to start in August, a move that could jeopardize his chances of becoming South Africa's president.


TRACKING HURRICAN IVAN - Hurricane Ivan has left at least 24 people dead in the US and nearly 100 dead on its path up the Caribbean.


L'attrice e' 'soddisfatta di avere una vita molto semplice'


The BBC News website and  David Bowie are among winners at the internet's most glamorous awards night.


By Nancy Gaarder, Omaha World-Herald, Neb.  Sep. 22--The boats are ready. So are the life jackets, trash bags, snacks -- even the T-shirts and banner.   The only thing missing for Saturday's cleanup of the Missouri River at Omaha and Council Bluffs is you -- the volunteer.


Beckham waits on scan after latest injury

England's David Beckham will undergo a scan after he suffered a knee injury playing for LA Galaxy on Wednesday, casting doubt on his fitness ahead of next month's Euro 2008 qualifiers.


Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) employees have got another email. This one went from their vice-chairman, Anil Ambani, on Monday seeking their support for both himself and elder brother and chairman Mukesh Ambani.


The state-run Russian company that claims the rights to Stolichnaya vodka has targeted British spirits and wine group Allied Domecq in its fight to control the hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales of the famed Russian vodka in the United States


Carbon dioxide levels are higher now than at anytime in the last 800,000 years, Antarctic ice shows.


Colombian rebel leader found guilty of conspiracy

A Colombian rebel leader was convicted on Monday for conspiring to take hostages in connection with the kidnapping of three American contractors in 2003.


Danni al portone, in frantumi vetri case vicine


The Scream, which was stolen from a gallery in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, by armed thieves yesterday, was not insured against theft because it was impossible to put a price on paintings by Edvard Munch, it emerged today.


The Search for Private Profit in the NationÂs Public Parks

The National Park Service recently proposed a new policy for Âbenefits sharingÂ if any commercial discoveries grow out of research in the national parks.


Baffling ventilation problem at Lowell 4 new classrooms making ...

Steve Schmidt's social studies classroom No. 259 at Lowell High School has turned into a science lab of sorts. His science department colleagues have been measuring the carbon dioxide levels in his room and


Paying customers may not get their hands on Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for weeks, but pirates can download the brand-new code today.


The Fresno Bee, Calif., Rick Bentley Column: Premium Services Change Channels on Comcast

By Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee, Calif.  Sep. 21--Comcast cable has juggled its lineup for premium cable channels, with services such as HBO, Cinemax and Showtime no longer found between channels 66 and 74.   Those premium channels now can be found on channels 500 and higher.


McDonald replaces actress on "Grey's" spinoff

LOS ANGELES  - Broadway actress Audra McDonald is set to co-star in ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff, "Private Practice," where she will replace Merrin Dungey.


The space agency will fire an 820-pound projectile into a comet at 22,000 mph on July 4. The resulting explosion and debris could answer fundamental questions about how planets came to be. By Amit Asaravala.


Romania-Centered Quake Rattled Turkey, Moldova, Ukraine

The earthquake, which hit Romania and rattled Bulgaria late on Wednesday, has also been felt across portions of Turkey, Moldova and Ukraine, Turkey's private NTV television reported.


Sanders shows up but still not practicing

Indianapolis Colts rookie safety Bob Sanders finally reported to practice Monday, ending a monthlong holdout. The second-round pick signed what is believed to be a four-year deal, but did not participate in


The brother of Ken Bigley, the British hostage held in Iraq, says the US has "sabotaged" his possible release.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT.N, the  world's largest retailer, on Thursday said sales at stores open  at least a year rose 2.4 percent in September, slightly higher  than its preliminary report but still toward the low end of its  forecast range.


More than five racist or homophobic attacks take place in Belfast every week, according to figures.


President Bush said Thursday that he has asked his transportation secretary to make sure that travelers delayed at airports are treated fairly


India, Pakistan End Talks, Disagree on Kashmir

The foreign ministers of India and  Pakistan said on Monday they had made modest progress in talks  to revive a flagging peace process, but the two nations showed  no sign of resolving any differences over Kashmir.


Privacy advocates, security mavens, states' rights renew assault Critics have renewed their offensive on a federal law mandating changes to state-issued drivers licenses after the US Department of Homeland Security on Friday issued final rules implementing the controversial measure.â¦


S.Korea Says It Has No Nuclear Weapons Plans

South Korea has no nuclear weapons program or capability and an unsanctioned uranium enrichment experiment four years ago was a by-product of tests


Washington - A vaccine may work to protect women against a virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, US researchers reported on Monday.


A U.S. Marine was killed in action in Iraq's volatile western Anbar province, the U.S. Command said Monday.


WASHINGTON - A Bush administration task force recommended strongly yesterday against permitting US citizens to import lower-cost prescription drugs from other countries, saying "it would be extraordinarily difficult and costly" to assure safety.


Martin Scorsese is honoured by the Directors Guild of America for his mob thriller The Departed.


Philippines storm disaster: hundreds killed

Landslides and flash floods caused by a powerful storm Wednesday killed more than 400 people. âAnother 177 people are still missing after typhoon Winnie deluged Quezon province, about 64 kilometres east


North Korea is proposing to shutter its main nuclear reactor and allow U.N. monitoring in return for massive energy shipments and normal relations with the United States, according to an American nuclear expert who visited Pyongyang last week.


Combing back yards, vacant fields and a Christmas tree farm, about 1,800 volunteers on Thursday searched for a woman who was nine months pregnant when she disappeared last week.


SAP, the world's leading maker of business software, is planning to grow by 15 percent or more in the United States this year after a disappointing year in 2006, the head of the group's US operations said in a newspaper interview.


Austrian prosecutors are examining new allegations against a female Nazi concentration camp guard who evaded prosecution 40 years ago for lack of evidence, officials said Tuesday.


Clean surgical wounds don't need antibiotic cream

NEW YORK  - An ointment containing the   antibiotic mupirocin does not speed healing or prevent   infection when applied to clean surgical wounds before the   wound is sealed, research suggests. In fact, the ointment may   increase the risk of skin edge necrosis (death), an Australian   research team found.


An Israeli missile strike in northern Gaza Strip has killed a Palestinian and wounded three others. Palestinian medics said Muhammad Marous, a member of the armed resistance group Hamas, was killed when an


At least 80,000 people have been displaced by fighting in north-eastern DR Congo, the UN says.


The White House is preparing for an important week: President Bush plans to meet Monday with Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, the Shiite leader of the largest bloc in Iraq's parliament, and the recommendations from the bipartisan commission are to be released Wednesday.


LONDON, England -- Arsenal and Brazil were left counting the cost of the broken foot sustained by midfielder Edu during a 3-1 League Cup win for the Gunners over Everton on Tuesday night.


Quirinale. Ciampi a Napoli: ho fiducia nella citta', ma serve il ...

Il presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Ã¨ oggi a Napoli, dove ha espresso la sua volontÃ  di stare vicino ai cittadini in un momento di disorientamento per la cittÃ . La visita del presidente


Description: NPR's Michele Norris talks Martin Indyk, former US Ambassador to Israel. Indyk was heavily involved in negotiations with Yasser Arafat for a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians, and


L'avvocato di Alberto, per ora niente di nuovo


Yao powers Rockets to big win over Cavaliers

HOUSTON, Texas  - Yao Ming scored 22 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 92-77 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.


Cancellations as Air France strike enters fourth day

A strike by Air France flight attendants left frustrated passengers facing delays and cancellations for a fourth day Sunday, with long-haul flights among the hardest hit.


Uganda Heads List of World's Forgotten Tragedies

The kidnapping and torture of  children by a Uganda religious sect was high on the list of a  new United Nations appeal Thursday for the world's forgotten  tragedies.


The writersâ strike has upset the natural order of television, and late-night talk shows did not set it right.


Milano, 15:06 - CALCIO, INTER; MORATTI: ADRIANO CI AIUTERA' A VINCERE SCUDETTO

Fuori dalla lista per la Champions ma nei sempre nei pensieri di Moratti. Adriano puÃ² contare sulla ...


The Motley Fool - We often warn investors to be wary of mutual funds with high turnover. Speedy turnover means the managers are rapidly jumping in and out of various investments -- rather than sticking with them -- and generating steep commission costs and tax hits along the way. We also urge investors themselves not to churn their own portfolios. If you don't have the patience to wait for the companies you believe in to perform -- well, then, you're really just speculating.


Torino, 22:23 - CALCIO, JUVE; ANDRADE: CON LA ROMA MI ASPETTO LA VITTORIA

Il difensore della Juventus, Jorge Andrade, fa il punto della sua situazione fisca ai microfoni di S...


China-made SARS vaccine good so far: expert

Beijing, Nov 28. (PTI):A major breakthrough in the research of an indigenously-manufactured SARS vaccine may be round the corner with volunteers undergoing clinical trials showing no obvious signs of side-effects so far, a top Chinese expert has said.


Rebels mounted fierce counterattacks against rapid advances by US troops into the southern part of Fallujah, while insurgents elsewhere in Iraq appear to


Everyone dreams of retiring rich. Unfortunately we can't guarantee this. But we can give you advice to help you sleep well at night.


Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux will get $21 million as part of the team's settlement of its 1998 bankruptcy.


SBC Communications Inc. on Thursday announced plans to reach 18 million homes with an IP network by the end of 2007 at a cost of $4 billion.


Teenager Jeffery Trimble used to wolf down as many as six cheeseburgers in a day and wasn't worried about being overweight. But then his school sent home an obesity report card.


WASHINGTON US economic growth will slow to 3.5 percent in 2005, but still generate average monthly job gains of about 175,000, the Bush administration predicted Friday in a rosy annual forecast that promised solid growth, low inflation and falling


Rail points probed after fatal British crash

British police said Saturday they suspected faulty points caused a high-speed train derailment which killed an 84-year-old woman, adding it was a near "miracle" that there were not more deaths.


The State Duma is expected to vote this month on ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, the deputy prime minister said Monday. Approval would bring the international treaty on climate change into effect after years of delay.


Apple has responded to a midnight Wednesday deadline in relation to antitrust concerns over the pricing of songs on its iTunes online music store across different European countries. The European Commission has expressed concerns about Apple setting unfair iTunes pricing prohibiting users in one country from downloading music from a website intended to serve another. A European commission spokesperson said: "They answered yesterday and we are studying [the response] carefully at this point."


L'INTERVISTA. Pecoraro Scanio accusa Dini: mi definisce uomo dei no, come la propaganda berlusconiana                                          "Non mi dimetto per accuse ingiuste mi difendano tutti o sarÃ  crisi"                                                                                Il ministro dell'Ambiente: il premier dica se c'Ã¨ la maggioranzadi GIANLUCA LUZI


A Palestinian man is shot dead and another seriously injured by Israeli troops in the West Bank town of Nablus.


The Palestinian prime minister calls for new peace efforts with Israel, a day after Yasser Arafat's burial.


Armed With a Laptop, She Takes Aim at Crime: Up to 1,000 a Day Click on Site Seeking Change

By Melissa Manware, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Dec. 17--It all started when someone stole her five-year-old Hyundai Elantra.   She was mad because the thief totaled it and she didn't have comprehensive insurance.


Singapore Airlines must not be derailed by American-style union practices that could drive it into bankruptcy, the city-state's founding father Lee Kuan Yew said in a letter to the airline's union published Thursday.


A Starbucks on the site of Beijing's Forbidden City closes after protests that it trampled Chinese culture.


Mac OS X Tip of the Week: Get the Skinny on Your Fonts

If you’re a designer or a print professional, or just plain curious about your fonts, this tip is for you.


Everything's bigger in New York including Omar Minaya's goals. The new Mets' general manager wants to take the NL East from the Braves and precedence over the Yankees.


Update 2: Accountants Sift Aviation Oil's Books

Financial experts combed records Thursday at China Aviation Oil, the Singapore-listed jet fuel supplier that this week sought court protection from creditors after admitting crushing losses from speculative trading.


AFRICA/ANGOLA - Rafforzare i rapporti tra i due lati dellÂAtlantico del Sud per combattere la criminalitÃ  organizzata e favorire la pace e lo sviluppo: se ne discute a Luanda Luanda (Agenzia Fides)- Si chiude oggi, 19 maggio, a Luanda, capitale dellÂAngola, la sesta riunione dei Ministri degli Stati membri della Zona di Pace e di Cooperazione dellÂAtlantico del Sud (ZPACS). Questo organismo, creato nel 1986 dalle Nazione ...


Before Google's 2004 IPO, the company's co-founders and CEO agreed to work together for 20 years.


Giving babies nutritious food could significantly increase their earning power as adults, new research suggests.


Democrats Blame Rumsfeld for Mistakes in Iraq

Democrats on Saturday said U.S.  soldiers in Iraq lacked adequate body armor and plated vehicles  because of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's flawed  leadership.


New York, 10:50 - Basket, Nba: Seattle passa a Miami

Risultati delle gare del campionato Nba disputate nella notte. Da segnalare la vittoria di Seattle a...


Children's charity under investigation over Darfur mission

French authorities investigated Friday a charity that tried to fly out more than 100 children from the war-stricken Darfur region of Sudan, an operation condemned as illegal by the government.


Bissau extradites al Qaeda suspects to Mauritania

Guinea-Bissau extradited five suspected members of al Qaeda to Mauritania on Saturday, a day after they were arrested in connection with the killing of four French tourists in Mauritania on Christmas Eve.


Vicenza, 12:03 - CALCIO, VICENZA: ESONERATO CAMOLESE

La sconfitta casalinga contro il Frosinone è costata la panchina al tecnico del Vicenza Gianc...


Nel II trimestre per calo vendite e oneri ristrutturazione


Motorola sees R&D expense cut for mobile

Motorola Inc  is aiming to cut  its quarterly research and development expenses for mobile  devices by about 15 percent by the end of 2007 to try to return  to profitability.


(CBS/AP) Judge Alfred A. Delucchi said one additional defense witness may testify Thursday morning before closing arguments in the penalty phase of the Scott Peterson murder trial.


Mauritanian plane hijacked to W. Sahara: police

An Air Mauritania Boeing 737 passenger plane on an internal flight from the capital Nouakchott to the northern port of Nouadhibou was hijacked on Thursday to Western Sahara, Mauritanian police said.


Crude oil prices have jumped to $50.00 a barrel in after hours trading in New York. The psychologically significant level was reached in electronic trading after the close of the markets Monday.


Red Devils about to confront the Gunners

Don't look for Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger to sit down for a drink after today's critical showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal.


Gold Fields challenges ruling that let Harmony bid

HARMONY Gold Miningâs $8.1 billion (Â£4.5 billion) hostile takeover offer for Gold Fields took an acrimonious turn last night when the much-larger target company appealed against a regulatory


Chambers Has Cisco In Gear      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - John Chambers may lead one of the largest tech firms in the world -- networking gear maker Cisco Systems -- but the West Virginia native couldn't even keep up with classmates as an elementary student.


The productivity of U.S. workers rose by a weaker-than-expected 0.2 percent in the third quarter, while unit labor costs grew by less than initially thought in encouraging news for the Federal Reserve on wage pressures, government data showed on Tuesday.


Finally, it was Europe's turn to take a giant leap into an unexplored world. After decades of running third in space headlines behind the U.S. and Soviet-Russian programs, the 15-country ESA last week captured center stage with the successful landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, after a seven-year voyage.


Bush pleads for more NATO troops for Afghanistan

President Bush appealed to NATO allies on Tuesday to provide more troops with fewer national restrictions for the alliance's most dangerous mission in Afghanistan, hours before a summit of allied leaders.


Moneta unica a 1,3118 dollari dopo dati terzo trimestre


Staring with glowing red eyes at a young woman strolling by, bartender Chapok slowly extends his arm to offer her a gin and orange.


No. 20 Badgers Face Challenge by Wildcats

The Wisconsin Badgers will feel the heat when they play at Arizona on Saturday — literally. What would have been a night game was switched to an afternoon kickoff, and that means temperatures in the 100-degree range. Additional water is being trucked in for fans, and Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez is making sure his team has plenty of fluids, too.


Taliban Blasts Wound Six in Western Afghanistan

Time bombs planted by Taliban fighters  wounded six police and security officials overnight outside  U.N.-Afghan election offices in western Afghanistan, Taliban  and police officials told Reuters on Friday.


Muslim envoys off to Baghdad in bid to free British hostage

LIVERPOOL, England : Britain's leading Muslim organisation dispatched two envoys to Iraq, hoping to help secure the release of a British engineer taken hostage by extremists eight days ago.


Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek leaps into the arms of pitcher Keith Foulke (29) after the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 to sweep the World Series in this Oct. 27, 2004 photo, in St.


Inside the corps of doctors trying to stem the tide of HIV among the continent's youngest patients


2 S.C. Deaths Blamed on Jeanne's Remnants

Heavy rain from the remnants of Jeanne flooded low-lying areas, uprooted trees and loosened the earth at a cemetery in south Georgia, washing coffins from the ground. Two deaths were blamed on the storm in South Carolina.


The government will not back down on controversial changes to capital gains tax when it unveils its plans.


Phony bids put insurance firm in real trouble

When Greenville County in South Carolina borrowed $800 million two years ago to expand its public schools, insurance broker Marsh & McLennan Cos.


Trillian developer Cerulean released an update Monday to address issues within the instant messaging product, including a buffer overflow vulnerability that could give an attacker control of a user's computer.


Anti-Kerry 'Swift Boat' Group Vows To Keep Up Ad Campaign

WASHINGTON, Aug 29  - The controversial group of veterans, whose television advertisements attacking Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry sparked a national debate, vowed Sunday to keep up their campaign until the November 2 election.


By Sandy Cullen, The Wisconsin State Journal  Feb. 13--Vandalism might have caused a Sunday evening outage that left thousands of Charter Communications customers without cable TV, Internet or phone service, some until early Monday, a company spokesman said.


'There's a new acronym we can hitch our disk to?' Storage behemoth EMC clearly wants to ride the wave of successful on-demand web applications that made headway in 2007. Or at least it wants to cash on the SaaS hype.â¦


Sgominate due bande dedite a rapine a mano armata


Forget to retire as France Fed Cup captain in 2005

Guy Forget plans to stand down as captain of France's Fed Cup women's team after the 2005 campaign because of conflicting Davis Cup commitments.


Investing: The Autumn Rally Has Left Few Industries in the Dust

Many strategists predict domestic stocks are still a better buy, on average, than domestic real estate or bonds.


El Guerrouj stamps his class as king on night of golden Olympic ...

AFP Athens Aug 25: Hicham El Guerrouj confirmed his place in the pantheon of athletics legends at last here yesterday after winning the one title eluding him, the Olympic 1,500 metres title.


Pakistan postpones election until February 18

Pakistan put off its general election by 6 weeks to February 18 on Wednesday following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, over the objections of the main opposition parties which fear a delay will work against them.


CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - Typhoon Nanmadol is expected to put a damper on Okinawaâs weekend activities. The storm, which passed north of Yap on Wednesday with winds exceeding 60 mph, was expected to pass


Rumsfeld gets friendly questions in Iraq

The questions from the troops for Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld were considerably more friendly on his Christmas Eve visit to Iraq than they were on his previous trip to the region a couple of weeks ago.


September Consumer Prices Pick Up Momentum

Consumer prices picked up momentum in September, especially hitting the pockets of people paying for medical care, education costs and filling up gas tanks.


Paramilitary killer disrupts N.Irish self-rule talks

A paramilitary killer cut short an already chaotic debate on Northern Ireland's political future on Friday by throwing a bag of homemade explosives into the building where parties were meeting.


Il testo del discorso del Capo dello Stato tutto rivolto alla genteFiducia nell'avvenire se "sapremo puntare su innovazione e merito"                                           Napolitano: "L'Italia non Ã¨ in declino ma deve esigere di piÃ¹ da se stessa"                                                                                I temi: tutela del lavoro, costo della vita, sicurezza, rifiuti in CampaniaAi partiti: "Avanti col confronto". Dialogo "schietto e misurato" tra Chiesa e Stato


China will host a landmark joint military exercise with Russia in the second half of 2005.


Ma societa' investono piu' in giocatori che in sicurezza


Bloccati per tre ore i servizi e-mail e web in Nord America per otto milioni di utentiLo scorso aprile un analogo incidente mise ko gli smartphone per oltre 10 ore                                          BlackBerry in tilt per blackout Ã¨ la seconda volta in un anno                                                                                di ALESSIA MANFREDI


In a poor country that lacks railways - reliant on its roads for food supplies - it is the small things that are indicative of how Nepal is being hurt by the Maoist rebels' five-day blockade of Katmandu.


'Freedom to move' in onda da domenica 10 giugno


Condizioni per soddisfare tutte le parti della coalizione


The Bloody Sunday Inquiry is to reconvene to hear the evidence from a man known only as Witness X.


A probable active glacier is identified on the surface of Mars for the first time.