Torino, 13:05 - CALCIO, JUVE; DESCHAMPS: DOBBIAMO MANTENERE LA CALMA

La Juve ritrova Del Piero per la sfida di domani con il Verona. Didier Deschamps invita la squadra a...


Astronauts get set to leave the shuttle Atlantis to attach new solar panels to the International Space Station.


UN pledges help for Darfur refugees, Sudan wants $300 mln

UN refugees agency chief Ruud Lubbers said on Tuesday that the United Nations will work together with the Sudanese government to help Darfur refugees return home while


Britain planning Iraq pullout within a year, focus on Afghanistan

British military chiefs are preparing to withdraw troops from Iraq within 12 months in order to concentrate on Afghanistan, The Sunday Telegraph said citing a senior military official.


Court Questions Possible Abuse of Pot Laws

The Supreme Court questioned whether state medical marijuana laws might be abused by people who aren't really sick as it debated on Monday whether the federal government can


Libya changes to bidding to woo investment for sanctions-hit oil sector

Libya set out the contractual framework and tendering terms for oil exploration rights to 15 blocs around the vast desert country as it switches to a transparent bidding process to woo foreign investment for its sanctions-ravaged industry.


Bush Ends European Tour With Promise to Help Bulgaria

SOFIA, Bulgaria, June 11 -- President Bush pledged to help U.S. ally Bulgaria win the release of five Bulgarian nurses held in Libya since 1999 on charges of infecting Libyan children with the virus that causes AIDS.


Israel's parliament approves Gaza pullout

In a historic session, Israel's parliament on Tuesday approved a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank. The vote marked the first time the parliament, known as the Knesset


Senate bars bill to restore detainee rights

The Senate voted on Wednesday against considering a measure to give Guantanamo detainees and other foreigners the right to challenge their detention in the U.S. courts.


A study in Bristol and Dundee will examine how information can help women decide if they want a second caesarean.


Oil prices have been at record highs this year, with money gushing into the coffers of oil producers thanks to the world's growing thirst for oil.


UN Experts Visit Brazil Nuclear Facility

U.N. nuclear experts visited Brazil's new uranium enrichment plant on Tuesday to try to break an impasse over nonproliferation inspections, although how much they would be allowed to see remained at issue.


Later this week, Google will stop accepting new questions on its Answers service, one of many search-related products the company has rolled out over the years. Google says that part of being an innovator means "reconsidering our goals."


The Indianapolis Colts gave a near-perfect display of offensive football to beat Green Bay Packers 45-31. With two of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League on view it was no surprise there were nine touchdowns thrown.


InterContinental books 2006 profits slump

InterContinental Hotels has said that net profits tumbled 18 percent in 2006, but revealed plans to return more cash to shareholders.


US soldiers returning from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder are being treated with virtual reality.


Wheelchair dumping gets police suspended

Four Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies have been suspended after purposely tipping a quadriplegic man out of his wheelchair at a jail, authorities said Tuesday.


Infineon scales Flash memory cells to 20 nm

Scientists at semiconductor company Infineon said that it has built the world's smallest Flash memory cell. Measuring just 20 nm, the cell is about 5000 times thinner than a human hair.


La vittima aveva 6 anni, trovata dalla madre nel garage


L'azienda contesta la notizia riportata dal Sole 24 ore


Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday after a key survey showed businesses grew more confident about the economy in the three months through September. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.


Domani inaugurazione con musica e ballo dalle 19 alle 22


Donazione personale pontefice a vittime alluvione


China announces plans to clean up a badly-polluted major lake after an algae bloom cut off water supplies.


Sun releases new servers and workstations

Sun Microsystems announced new additions to its server and workstation lines with the Sun Fire And Sun Ultra.


Roma, 12:17 - CALCIO, ROMA; CONTI: SODDISFATTI DEL MERCATO

Bruno Conti è soddisfatto del mercato della Roma: ''Abbiamo centrato gli obiettivi dell'allen...


Confusion Surrounds Sri Lanka Tsunami Death Toll

Sri Lankans trying to come to terms with piles of corpses left by a tsunami may never know the actual death toll because of the disaster's unprecedented scale, different methods of counting and the politics of an ethnic war.


Queen Sends Christmas Message of Tolerance

Queen Elizabeth called for tolerance between different cultural and religious groups in her Christmas address to the nation on Saturday.


Two arrested in California body parts scandal

Two California men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with a 2004 scandal over the sale of cadavers which had been donated to the University of California Los Angeles for medical research, prosecutors said.


Jamaica is bracing for Hurricane Ivan, as the Category Five storm cuts a path across the Caribbean to possibly strike the island Friday.


NEW YORK - First, let's get this straight: There's no new evidence that naproxen, the active ingredient in over-the-counter Aleve and prescription Naprosyn, causes an increase in heart attacks.


Weak market, poor performance of key titles but takeover talks still on


Big price hikes for peak power likely for Californians

Peak power is costly, so you are going to pay for it, says PG&E's CEO. Also, he analyzes wind power.


It's a passage to India, all right, albeit a strange one.


Israeli police announced today that they had launched an investigation into death threats against the country's prime minister, Ariel Sharon, while senior cabinet ministers took the first concrete step towards implementing his "unilateral disengagement


Walmart and Linspire (formerly Lindows) have partnered up to sell a sub $500 laptop through the large retail chain. "Walmart.


An inquest into the death of Anna Nicole Smith's 20-year-old son was to continue Wednesday with South Carolina developer G. Ben Thompson among those expected to testify.


Woodland conservationists launch a campaign to get children across the UK to plant 12 million trees.


West ups calls on Sudan to accept Darfur troops

The United States and the European  Union stepped up calls on Friday for Sudan to let international  troops in to support African Union forces in Darfur amid  growing talk of sanctions on Khartoum.


US working to clarify China's new tariff policy on textiles

The US Department of Commerce said late this afternoon that it is awaiting details from China regarding the levying of tariffs on some Chinese textiles and apparel exports starting Jan. 1.


Delta to sell planes, spare engines to FedEx

Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said it reached a deal with FedEx Express to sell eight McDonnell Douglas MD11 aircraft and four spare engines for delivery in 2004.


Mourners mark Princess Diana's death 10 years on

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Paris and London on Friday to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana, an object of enduring fascination around the world.


Il quiz game diventa quotidiano dal lunedi' al sabato


The Supreme Court gave police broader search powers Monday during traffic stops, ruling that drug-sniffing dogs can be used to check out motorists even if officers have no reason to suspect they may be carrying narcotics.


Britain's 400 metres runner Christine Ohuruogu is to appeal the ban that rules her out of future Olympics, but if that fails she will stop running.


A leading Shakespeare scholar, five New York-based fiction writers and the United States government, creator of the acclaimed "The 9-11 Commission Report," were among the finalists Wednesday for the National Book Awards.


Hollywood Manager in Talks to Run Paramount

Hollywood dealmaker Brad Grey, an  executive producer of the hit television show "The Sopranos"  and manager of Brad Pitt, is in line to take over Paramount  Pictures, a once-great studio that has fallen on tough times,  news reports said on Sunday.


Big Brother contestant Jade Goody apologises to the Indian community and Bollywood's Shilpa Shetty during a visit to India.


In February, Mark Martin ended up on the wrong end of the 49th Daytona 500. The short end. Martin lost a drag race for the ages to Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick by two-100ths of a second. It was the closest finish in race history since the advent of computer scoring in 1994.


Delta Water Flow Levels Getting Back to Normal

By Paul Rogers  SACRAMENTO -- After more than two weeks of shutdowns and reduced pumping to protect an endangered 2-inch fish species, the Schwarzenegger administration said Friday it will turn the massive pumps at the State Water Project back to nearly normal levels starting today.


BRUSSELS - EU leaders gather Thursday to make a long-awaited decision on launching entry talks with Turkey, widely expected to give the green light despite last-ditch haggling over the exact terms of the offer.


New Opinion Polls at Odds Over White House Race

Two new opinion surveys in the United States paint very different pictures of the presidential race. A USA Today/CNN/Gallup poll of more than 1,000 people gives President Bush an eight-point lead over challenger John Kerry among all registered voters.


Fruits & Veggies Help Heart, Not Cancer Study Finds

Here's the good news from the National Cancer Institute. A new study finds those foods can decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, unfortunately it doesn't decrease the risk of cancer.


Britain Defends Legality of Iraq Invasion

Britain says it disagrees with the assessment of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan that the invasion of Iraq was illegal. Fresh controversy has erupted over the legality of the US-led invasion of Iraq last year


Fon lands $13 million more for community Wi-fi

InfoWorld - Wi-fi startup Fon Technology SL has secured an additional €10 million (US$13.1 million) in funding for its plan to establish a global network of shared hotspots, the company said Friday.


Colts Win As Manning Sets TD Pass Record

Peyton Manning wanted the win more than the record. He got both. Manning rallied his Indianapolis Colts from a 15-point deficit in the final quarter, throwing his record-breaking 49th touchdown of the season to help tie the game in the last minute of regulation, and then led the winning drive in overtime as the Colts defeated San Diego 34-31 Sunday.


Steve Carell proved not nearly as all-powerful as Jim Carrey.


Udine, 18:17 - CALCIO, UDINESE; MALESANI: SIAMO SULLA STRADA GIUSTA

In vantaggio per due volte, sul 2-1 e sul 3-2, l'Udinese si è fatta rimontare dal Parma, manc...


EU tries to hold Iran to nuclear weapons deal

The European Union was last night attempting to salvage a hard-fought deal with Iran after Tehran insisted on exemptions to its agreed suspension of activities that could produce a nuclear weapon.


Three Chinese workers are shot dead in the city of Peshawar in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province.


(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:


NIreland police put province on terror alert ahead of Queen's visit

The Police Service of Northern Ireland put the British province on terror alert Tuesday, just two days after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth would visit in March.


Darfur Peace Talks Delayed as AU Prepares Troops

A transport mix-up delayed the start of a  new round of peace talks on Sudan's Darfur region on Thursday,  as the African Union prepared to deploy thousands of new troops  to monitor renewed fighting in the remote province.


HIV can be passed to babies in pre-chewed food

The AIDS virus can be passed from an infected mother to her baby if she pre-chews the child's food as sometimes occurs in developing countries, U.S. government scientists said on Wednesday.


Istat, una crescita rispetto al 2005 del 4,1%


Microsoft has named India as the next market for its stripped-down version of XP, with shipping expected to begin early next year.


Spyware another weapon for domestic abuse

Remote controlling spouses Spyware is becoming a tool of domestic abuse, according to security researchers.â¦


In an embarrassing blow to the Israeli government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the state to redraw the route of its West Bank separation barrier in a symbolic flashpoint.


NEW DELHI, Aug 29: India tested its Agni II surface to surface missile on Sunday in overcast conditions, PTI said quoting defence sources.


The government has unveiled standards for the healthcare of children and adolescents.


The imminent deal underscores how rapidly wireless is displacing the traditional land-line phone business. If the merger goes through, Sprint plans to sell off its local-phone business, which


Roma, 12:12 - TENNIS, ESCHAUER: PARTITE TRUCCATE REALTA' DEI FATTI

Le partite truccate esistono eccome nel tennis. Lo ha detto il tennista austriaco Werner Eschauer, n...


'It's not a dirty trick. It's a security measure' Network Solutions is front running domain name registrations, temporarily preventing competitors from selling domains that web users show interest in. But the popular registrar insists this is merely a way of preventing others from front running.â¦


Indonesia plans to divert tonnes of leaking mud, which has submerged several villages, into the sea.


Wi-Fi Alliance bows to market need for early 802.11n products

Standards can't keep up with market Analysis It is increasingly obvious that standards processes are falling hopelessly behind the real time to market needs of vendors. In WiMAX and, particularly, Wi-Fi, markets suppliers are pre-empting ratified standards by ever longer margins. Initially, as with the 54Mbps 802.11g Wi-Fi system and with 802.16d, 'pre-standard' products were built to the finalized IEEE specification, but had not yet achieved any independent certification of this.â¦


Coppa Davis: venerdÃ¬ al via la sfida Italia-Polonia

Il numero uno del tennis italiano Filippo Volandri scenderÃ  in campo venerdÃ¬ al Circolo Tennis Livorno (superficie terra) contro il polacco Michal Przysiezny nel primo match della sfida tra Italia e Polonia, valida come terzo turno del tabellone di


Selegiline Can Safely Slow Parkinson's Disease

LONDON  - In patients with early  Parkinson's disease, selegiline and other drugs in a class  called monoamine oxidase type B inhibitors are cheap and  effective treatments that reduce disability and the need for  levodopa, researcher report in this week's British Medical  Journal.


They may not make âem like they used to in Hollywood, but sometimes in India they still do.


Cards' rookie QB leaves game with injury

Arizona rookie quarterback Matt Leinart left Thursday night's preseason game against Denver with a sprained right shoulder.


A former top lawyer for website Monster pleads guilty to conspiracy and securities fraud regarding stock options.


Life & style: Sport and politics combine to upstage this year's shows on the New York catwalks


Concerns Raised by Plan For Face Transplant

The search for recipients for the first face transplants may be relatively easy. More difficult, experts say, will be finding people willing to donate their faces after death.


New vaccines have sharply reduced the  number of children paralyzed by polio and raised hopes that a  $5 billion campaign to wipe it out may be close to success, a  top public health official said in an interview.


Aveva 22 anni, travolto da arco durante ristrutturazione


told Reuters on Thursday it was simply taking time to bring people to Yangon from around the country. where she is without a telephone and requires military permission to meet visitors.


Video features al Qaeda No. 2 and American

A new videotape by al Qaeda's second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has surfaced on the Web with an appearance by a Californian-turned-al Qaeda member wanted by the FBI, according to a counterterrorism expert.


Phoenix exercises option on Amare Stoudemire

Amare Stoudemire, who will make 2.32 million dollars this season, had his fourth-year option picked up on his contract, the Phoenix Suns announced.


Patience With Coach Pays for Virginia Tech

Frank Beamer wrapped up his sixth year at Virginia Tech with the sort of numbers that usually get a coach fired.


Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki imposes a curfew in Karbala after fierce fighting on Tuesday kills more than 50 people.


Mortgage Applications Decreased Last Week

U.S. consumers' appetite for home  refinancing and purchasing dropped last week even though  mortgage rates declined, an industry group said on Wednesday.


Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dunks pearls of wisdom. Psychologist Steven Pinker tells TEDsters it's the most peaceful time ever for our species. Cassini expert reports on life in outer space. NYT's Chris Suellentrop blogs from the TED conference in Epicenter.


"Next week in New York there will be discussions to try to have a resolution. If in the framework of the U.N. things are not sufficient, we will act in the European framework."  France's foreign minister appeared Tuesday to soften his weekend warning of war with Iran if it develops nuclear weapons, emphasizing instead the need to 'negotiate, negotiate, negotiate without respite.'Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner also had said that European leaders were considering their own economic sanctions against Iran over its refusal to halt the enrichment of uranium in its nuclear program.Kouchner, who is on his first trip to Moscow as France's top diplomat, on Sunday said 'we must prepare ourselves for the worst' if Iran obtains nuclear weapons, and he specified that could mean a war. Read more


The meltdown in the mortgage market caused the biggest drop on record in August for pending home sales, taking the index down to the lowest level since the month that included the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack.


Senate Confirms Casey As Army Chief of Staff

The Senate voted 83 to 14 yesterday to confirm Gen. George W. Casey Jr. as the Army's new chief of staff, a tally that included 10 Republicans voting against the general who has commanded the Iraq war for the past 2 1/2  years. Though a vast majority of the senators supported Casey's ascension to...


A Senate committee will hear allegations that a young U.S. resident was tortured and videotaped -- after the CIA says such videotaping had stopped


As part of an ongoing effort to get more people to use the next-generation Blu-ray format, Sony will be shipping a new, lower-cost player at some point in the next few months.


Labour has pulled ahead of the Conservatives for the first time since October, poll reveals.


Super Bowl Diary: Bawdy, Belching Boozers

For many people, football means consuming mass amounts of alcohol--days before the game starts.


Candles Spark a Growing Number of Fires in U.S.

NEW YORK  - As candles have become a staple  of home decor, the number of household fires blamed on them has  taken off as well, U.S. statistics show.


The government will again try to push through powers to detain mentally ill people who have not committed crimes.


Three-stage morale booster Indian space scientists were celebrating yesterday after the successful launch of a new communications satellite, INSAT-4CR, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.â¦


PalmOne's long-awaited update to the Treo 600 will come with a new processor, sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product.


IRAN: Sth Korean nuke scandal stalls US sanctions push

In his opening remarks to the meeting of the board of governors of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna on September 13, IAEA director-general Mohammed ElBaradei said that Iran had made âsome progressâ in accounting for small traces


Foes of Death Penalty Making Gradual Gains in Africa

Foes of the death penalty say fewer Africans than ever before are being hanged, beaten, shot, shocked, stoned or poisoned by their governments.


U.S. abortions at lowest rate since 1974

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


Babbitt Seeking to Preserve Threatened Parcel Near Park

By TONY DAVIS, ARIZONA DAILY STAR  EXPANSION SOUGHT FOR SAGUARO WEST  Former Interior Secretary  Bruce Babbitt is diving into the effort to save a threatened 160-acre parcel that Saguaro National Park wants for expansion.


Software company SunGard Data Systems Inc. is dividing into two parts and spinning off its disaster-recovery technology business to shareholders, chief executive Cristobal Conde said. Its shares climbed more than 12 percent Monday.


Gonzales calls for ISP data retention laws

How else to catch child porn viewers? The US Attorney General has asked senators to pass a data retention law for telcos and ISPs. Alberto Gonzales told a Senate panel that such a law would help to prosecute child pornographers.â¦


The Velvet Underground: Spinning Acetate into Gold

By Luciana Lopez, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.  Dec. 8--Forgive Eric Isaacson if he indulges in a bit of the bubbly at  work today.


Doctors and Drug Makers: A Move to End Cozy Ties

Pressure is building against the widely reported gifts and other potential conflicts between drug companies and doctors.


Hijackers force a plane carrying at least 70 Eritreans to land in the Sudanese capital, the UN says.


By NICHOLS, Lane  THE Qualifications Authority is investigating claims that a moonlighting employee is selling the government department's old computers on Trade Me from a Lower Hutt state house.


The Manic Street Preachers mark 10 years since band member Richey Edwards went missing.


Londra, 14:09 - TENNIS, WIMBLEDON: RODDICK AI QUARTI

Lo statunitense Andy Roddick, testa di serie numero 3, si è qualificato per i quarti di final...


European shares climb on oil price plunge

European stock markets were advancing as oil-exposed stocks benefited from crude prices sinking beneath 60 dollars per barrel.


OPEC Cuts Projected Oil Stockbuild's Size

World oil inventories are continuing to  rise but stronger-than-expected demand growth means the  stockbuild will be smaller than previously thought, the OPEC  oil cartel said on Friday.


Â· 'Political assassination' sparks fresh violenceÂ· UN secretary general warns of catastrophe


Hastert plans to announce reforms, not resignation

The top Republican in the U.S. House, battling calls for his resignation over a Capitol Hill sex scandal, called a news conference on Thursday to again say he will not step down, senior party aides said.


Coulthard has one race to prove his worth

David Coulthard has set his sights firmly on a drive for Williams after trailing Juan Pablo Montoya, the man who will replace the Scot in the McLaren line-up next year.


"No Country" crew tapped for writing prize

Oscar favorite "No  Country for Old Men" added another feather to its cap  Wednesday, when the scribes associated with the grim Texan  thriller won the 20th annual USC Libraries Scripter Award.


Monty's in; Langer adds Montgomerie and Donald

Munich, Germany (Sports Network) - European Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer finalized his team on Sunday when he added six-time Ryder Cup veteran Colin Montgomerie and rookie Luke Donald.


A passenger bus careened off a mountain road in Peru and plunged into a jungle river, killing 49 people and injuring 15 others, police said Monday.


Israel kills Palestinian gunman, woman despite truce

JENIN, West Bank  - Israeli troops killed two Palestinians, including a local militant commander, in the West Bank on Monday, during clashes that raised doubts over how long a shaky truce in the Gaza Strip might last.


Franklin Raines is renowned for his political connections and his instincts for corporate survival. Those skills will be critical as the head of Fannie Mae fights to keep his job following an accounting scandal at the mortgage giant that finances one of every five home loans in America.


Rehnquist's health spotlights Supreme Court issue

It is axiomatic of presidential politics that while many people are concerned about the future of the Supreme Court, the issue mainly influences narrow groups of voters at either


Favorite Gordon out front for start of 10-man title chase

If experience counted for everything, Jeff Gordon would be a lock to win NASCAR's first 10-man, 10-race championship playoff. The four-time series champion goes into Sunday's Sylvania 300, the first event


Shakira dominates Latin Grammy nominations

Colombian pop sensation Shakira   collected six Latin Grammy nominations on Tuesday, including   record and album of the year, vying with newcomers and   established stars of the Spanish language music world.


Henin struggles to win Paris comeback match

Justine Henin, playing her first match of the year, had to come back from one set down to defeat Emilie Loit of France at the Paris Open on Wednesday.


Nel prossimo anno scolastico 10mila alunni in piu'


Maroni: accordo positivo, risolve questione difficile


Taipei may rethink China policy due to ASE offer

(InfoWorld) - Taipei may have to rethink its China investment policies in the wake of an offer by a foreign group to buy the world's largest chip assembly company, Taiwan's Advanced Semiconductor EngineeringÂ (ASE). Part of the attraction of the deal is that by changing ownership, the company would cease to be Taiwanese, and therefore be allowed to invest in China as it pleases, pundits say. The trouble for many Taiwanese chip makers in recent years has been the tight leash Taipei keeps on technology investment bound for political rival China. Taiwan and China remain enemies after splitting in 1949 amid civil war. The island fears China could use chip technology to bolster its military capabilities against Taiwan. Despite the strained relationship and tough investment rules, China remains by far the favored destination for Taiwanese investment due to their shared language and culture, and China's lower costs and huge potential market. The deal for ASE, a $5.5 billion offer from a consortium led by the private equity firm Carlyle Group, would be a huge positive for ASE, transforming it into a foreign entity and allowing it to build chip assembly plants in China, according to Fubon Securities. Currently, ASE has no chip assembly investments in China, despite the fact that earlier this year Taipei gave a green light to chip makers to invest in low-end chip assembly. Despite the apparent opening, not a single application has been approved by Taipei, and companies remain unsure of how to proceed with such investment. Analysts argue that the approval process remains very much subject to politics in Taiwan, due mainly to the rivalry with China. A foreign takeover such as the one Carlyle and ASE are discussing would remove such political pressures and put China investments on the fast track. Indeed, theÂ embattled former chairmanÂ of chip foundry giant United Microelectronics, Robert Tsao, was quoted by local media as saying the possibility of such buy-outs excited him, and that UMC would welcome similar offers. Tsao is a prime example of the difficulties Taiwanese tech companies and executives face when investing in China. He and another key UMC executiveÂ resigned early this yearÂ after beingÂ indicted by Taiwanese prosecutorsÂ over their alleged role in the establishment of Chinese chip maker, He Jian Technology (Suzhou). The court case is still being heard. The government began investigating UMC over He Jian a few years ago, and fined UMC for failing to apply for permission to work with He Jian. Taipei has also leveled fines on UMC and He Jian executives. Tsao and his colleagues maintain that they have done nothing wrong. For its part, the government plans to review the possible ASE deal over its potential impact on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, since the company would likely be de-listed if it is purchased by Carlyle. Economics Minister Chen Ruey-long on Monday said Taipei needs to keep on top of the issue in case it becomes a trend, because such purchases could have long term effects on the economic development of the island. The review has nothing to do with China policy, he said.


Astronomers have yet to find an Earth-size planet beyond our solar system, but that hasn't stopped them from modeling what these worlds might look like.


Britain bans Kenyan minister, three others over alleged graft: official

Britain has banned a cabinet minister close to President Mwai Kibaki and three others from entering because of their alleged ties to corruption, a high commission official said Friday.


Astronauts Overcome ÂShowstopperÂ in Second Spacewalk

The astronauts faced a balky bolt that could have cut short an attempt to install a new $372 million truss and solar array on the International Space Station.


Guitarist Hank Garland, who worked with Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison, dies at the age of 74.


The Bank of England voted 8-1 to lower interest rates in February to 5.25%, minutes from the meeting show.


Union seeks tax on private equity to refund pension losses

Business & money: Â· Buyout firms blamed for collapse of schemesÂ· Labour donor linked to Â£81m of deficits


Heavy seas have forced an Irish naval vessel to limp back to port after it was sent to help a crippled Canadian submarine drifting off the coast of Scotland, Ireland's defense forces said on Wednesday.


U.S., Central America toughen gang crackdown

SAN SALVADOR  The United States and four Central American nations agreed on Monday to toughen a crackdown on violent youth gangs that have terrorized the region in a rampage of murders. rapes and robberies.


L'Oreal has challenged eBay Inc. in five European countries for allegedly allowing the sale of counterfeit cosmetics and perfumes through its Web site, the company said Monday.


The British Medical Journal said on Friday it had sent documents to health regulators in the United States that it said appear to suggest a link between the antidepressant drug Prozac and suicidal behavior.


House unanimously endorses toy safety crackdown

Congress moved closer on Wednesday to slashing lead content in toys and devoting more government resources to product safety regulation, but final action was not expected until next year.


No word on U.S. aid worker kidnapped in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's government said it had no information on Tuesday about the fate of a kidnapped U.S. female aid worker, but added a search was going on to find her.


Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says US wants to move forward on the nuclear deal with India.


The $86 million deal for the private business security software maker might be a steal.


The Cleveland Indians rallied for five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday, pulling off an 8-5 victory over the slumping Oakland A's.


OAKMONT, Pa. -- His game is built around great length. But that is true of so many others in this day and age.


The politics of wiretapping and encryption

Before public-key technology, cryptography always required centralized facilities to manufacture and distribute keys,a feature particularly compatible with the top-down organization of the military. By contrast, public-key cryptography was developed to support the interactions of businesses in a community of equals.


Billionaire US investor Warren Buffett has built up an 8.6% stake in Kraft Foods, making him its largest shareholder.


Iraqis in U.S. Face Big Hurdles to Voting

Tens of thousands of Iraqi immigrants across the United States who may be entitled to vote in their homeland's elections this month are finding that confusion is the front-runner.


Catania, 11:33 - CALCIO, CATANIA; LO MONACO: NESSUN VANTAGGIO DA ERRORI ARBITRI

Degli errori arbitrali il Catania non ha mai tratto vantaggio. Questa, in sintesi, la replica dell'a...


A little over a year ago, Kathy Stangl received a devastating prognosis: Doctors told her she had only a few months to live.


You don't use a yardstick to measure grit

ATHENS, Greece  Grit is now available in an economy size. It can be found in Carly Patterson, and in spades.


TV rock shows score with hipster parents, progeny

It could be any old indie rock show:  The uber-hip band starts playing its buzzworthy hit while the  crowd dances feverishly.


Cable TV Options Limited Despite FCC Order

Providers don't yet offer set-top boxes that use CableCARD, which could spur competition.


Join Group F leaders Barcelona take on Celtic today, knowing that a draw and a point will be enough for them to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.


Bank of NY Mellon posts higher operating profits

Bank of New York Mellon Corp ,  created this month from the merger of Bank of New York Co. and  Mellon Financial Corp., on Thursday said rising fees from  holding securities and processing trades helped boost operating  profit at the former Bank of New York and Mellon.


Bolts Are Back in Playoffs After Drought

Standing on the sideline last Sunday, San Diego Chargers linebacker Donnie Edwards felt himself having an out-of-body experience.


Bulgaria property boom has environmental cost

The citizens of Bansko, a ski  resort in Bulgaria's Pirin mountains, are selling their land  with gusto to buy fancy cars and replace communist-era  furniture.


Gold Banc Corp., a banking company with operations in four states, has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve claims that it charged excessive fees and inflated interest rates on federally guaranteed agricultural loans, the US Attorney's office said Friday.


Gate, Ramp Agents Ratify Contract With US Airways Subsidiary PSA Airlines

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 16  /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 450 gate and ramp agents at US Airways subsidiary PSA Airlines, Inc. voted yesterday in overwhelming support of a new, four-year contract with the airline.


Bush picks Zoellick as new World Bank chief

President George W. Bush has chosen Robert Zoellick, a former U.S. trade representative, to replace Paul Wolfowitz as president of the World Bank, a senior American official said on Tuesday.


Windows Users Want Results, Not Ballmer Promises

ORLANDO, Fla.âWindows users said actions speak louder than words when it comes to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's promise that Microsoft will fix the various security vulnerabilities in his company's computing platform.


VOORHEES, N.J. -- All Peter Forsberg has to do is tell the Philadelphia Flyers that he wants to re-sign with them or ask to be dealt to a contender before the Feb. 27 trade deadline. So far, at least publicly, Forsberg has kept that decision to himself.


Delta Air Lines Inc. Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein yesterday said that even if the carrier's pilots approve a $1 billion cost-cutting agreement, the airline may still have to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.


Pleasantly Perfect Muscles Up for Breeders' Cup

Pleasantly Perfect is in prime condition  for the defense of his Breeders' Cup Classic crown at Lone Star  Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, on Saturday.


Era ricoverata da due settimane ma non trovato il virus


Jeff Bagwell drives in two runs and Jeff Kent hit his 300th career homer to send the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Cardinals.


The Bush campaign is setting up an extensive war room to monitor Thursday's debate with John Kerry. The plan? Pounce on Kerry misstatements or exaggerations and send responses to thousands of partisan websites through a live feed. By Louise Witt.


Doppiette di Kaka` e Crespo, grande prestazione di Rui Costa

Grande vittoria del Milan che batte per 4-0 lo Shakhtar Donetsk grazie alle doppiette di Kakaâ e Crespo. Ancelotti schiera il solo argentino di punta con Kakaâ e Rui Costa a supporto. Lucescu risponde


Striking film and TV writers in America agree to support the Grammys, saying musicians need their support.


Biographical sketch of new Kmart CEO Aylwin Lewis

EDUCATION: Holds an MBA and bachelor's degrees in business management and English literature from the University of Houston. CAREER: Since January 2003, served as president and chief multi-branding and operating officer at Yum Brands Inc.


In a bizarre and stunning conclusion to the Olympic Games, the leader of the men's marathon was grabbed by a former Irish priest and pushed into the crowd about three miles from the finish.


Photos undermine Cheney's assertion he never met Edwards

Vice President Dick Cheney insisted Tuesday night that he had never met his opponent, Senator John Edwards. But Democrats have unearthed photographic evidence showing otherwise.


Uno studio della rivista Â«Salute NaturaÂ»

MILANO - Mal di testa e mal di schiena, stanchezza cronica, senso di claustrofobia: sono i sintomi di chi soffre di Â«mal d'ufficioÂ», una sindrome che colpisce ben sette impiegati su dieci. Un malessere che


Although the spotlight was on Eli Manning, Jake Delhomme shone the brightest.


Red Sox 6, Yankees 3 | Red Sox 5, Yankees 4: BostonÂs Consolation Prize Is End of JeterÂs Streak

In their three wins in four games over the last two days, the Red Sox also put an end to Derek JeterÂs 25-game hitting streak.


Police under fire over failed London attacks

Security forces came under fire for missing chances to stop botched suicide bombings in London two years ago, after a court convicted four men but failed Tuesday to reach verdicts for two others.


Microsoft, EC prepare for antitrust ruling next week

Neither side knows for sure yet if it will hold a press conference to comment on the decision.


Raketu to add mobility to Web-based VoIP

(InfoWorld) - Raketu Communications will add two new mobile phone features to its integrated communications, entertainment, and social networking service in a move to attract consumers on the go. Next week, Raketu will introduce a new domain, www.raketu.mobi, which will allow mobile phone users to more easily navigate the Raketu site and use services such as the company's RakWeb service launched earlier this week, said CEO Greg Parker in an interview. By the end of the month, the company intends to launch a new mobile phone version of the Raketu application, which users can install on their phones to make VoIP calls, send text messages, chat, and more, Parker said. Raketu, which is based in New York, is trying to carve out a niche in the highly competitive market for Web-based services by offering an integrated communications, online entertainment, and social networking service that can be used on both desktop PCs and mobile phones. "We have a tightly integrated package of services that we believe is unique and attractive to consumers," Parker said. Many rival Internet companies tend to focus on one service, such as VoIP or online entertainment, but not on three as Raketu does, he added. The company offers a peer-to-peer VoIP service similar to Skype's, a unit of eBay. Users who have dial-up or broadband connections and have installed the Raketu application can make free VoIP calls to each other as well as to landline and mobile users in 42 countries, paying a low fee for calls outside these areas. The Raketu application also allows users to view streamed IPTV (Internet Protocol television) and VOD (video on demand) channels, as well as news and information feeds. Text messaging, IM, and podcasts are among several additional features. The "fully integrated" service, Parker said, allows to view an IPTV or VOD stream and chat via IM or VoIP at the same time. Fringland (Fring)Â and Jajah, which already offer mobile phone VoIP service, provide no online entertainment or social networking services. The new RakWeb application can be used without installing software on a computer. Users have access to Raketu services such as VoIP, e-mail, IM, and IPTV, and can make call-back calls, linking, for instance, two mobile phones. Raketu calls between two mobile phones in Germany, for instance, cost around $0.30 per minute for the person who initiates the call. Raketu calls between a phone in Germany and one in the U.S. cost $0.15 per minute. If outside their home market, however, users have to pay a roaming fee to initiate or receive a call. For comparison, the German subsidiary of Vodafone Group charges â¬0.75 ($1.00) to both initiate and receive a roaming call, with each minute billed according to the customer's tariff package. The minute fee, depending on the package, can range from â¬0.06 to around â¬0.30 for contract customers and â¬0.59 for prepaid customers.ADVERTISEMENTIBM Information On Demand 2006Industrial Industry Leaders, please join us at IBM's premier information management global event, IBM Information On Demand 2006, October 15-20, Anaheim, CA. More IBM business and technical solutions content in one place than ever before! Select from  over 800 sessions. Register today!


Heron in Hong Kong being tested for lethal strain of bird flu

HONG KONG : A wild bird which died of avian flu in Hong Kong was being tested for the lethal strain that has killed 32 people in Southeast Asia this year, the government said.


Genes Boost Fish Oils' Effect Against Breast Cancer

Women with certain genes get an extra protective boost when they take fish oils called marine n-3 fatty acids that may reduce the risk of breast cancer.


China's trade surplus soared 48% in 2007 to a record high, figures show, as its export-led boom continued.


The end of a global trade pact could hit the world's poorest textile workers hard, charity Christian Aid warns.


HK, mainland to hold first environment staff exchange program

The first staff exchange program between Hong Kong and Chinese mainland's environmental protection authority will be held in Beijing from Oct. 19 to Nov. 12.


Powerful storm bears down on Southern California

The National Weather Service says rain will begin moving into Los Angeles and Ventura counties tonight. Rain will change to snow between six-and-seven-thousand feet, with snow levels lowering to five-thousand feet by tomorrow night and Wednesday.


In the flat enterprise software market, the message is clear: It's time to hunt or be hunted.


New York, 10:19 - BASKET, NBA; STAMPA USA: O'NEAL VERSO DALLAS O PHOENIX

Shaquille O'Neal potrebbe lasciare Miami e passare a Phoenix o Dallas. Lo scrive il 'Miami Herald'. ...


CAPETOWN, South Africa -- After two years of fragile peace, one of Africa's most volatile regions -- the border area of Rwanda and Congo -- has been pushed back to the brink of war, as Rwandan soldiers reportedly staged raids in eastern Congo and Congolese militias clashed with each other.


A powerful bomb has exploded in a crowded marketplace in southern Thailand, wounding at least 10 people, officials said. The province, located about 750 miles south of Bangkok, is


Kobe Bryant scores 30 points as Los Angeles shakes the short-handed San Antonio Spurs, 102-97, on Thursday night.


EU opens in-depth investigation into Microsoft/Time Warner ...

The European Commission has decided to open an in-depth investigation into the proposed joint acquisition by Microsoft and Time Warner of a US company called ContentGuard.


Afghan police seize more than half tonne of heroin, opium

Afghan police have seized more than half a tonne of heroin and opium in the eastern province of Nangarhar, the interior ministry said Wednesday.


For Railroads and the Safety Overseer, Close Ties

Has a close relationship to the railroad industry dulled the Federal Railroad Administration's enforcement edge?


After DNA Diagnosis: âHello, 16p11.2. Are You Just Like Me?â

Parents of children with distinct genetic mutations are seeking out others to form support networks.


Vodafone CEO Calls for Mobile OS Consolidation

The wide variety of operating systems on mobile phones is hindering the growth of cool mobile Internet applications, according to Arun Sarin, CEO of network operator Vodafone.


Attesa per decisioni Bush e Bernanke su crisi mutui


Some of the finest Russian wines ever sold fail raise less than half their estimated cost at auction house Sotheby's.


Shares of Netflix Inc. (NFLX) plunged 40.2 percent before the bell Friday, the morning after the online DVD rental company said it would charge a lower subscription fee as of Nov. 1. On


The UN closes down the inspections programme set up to monitor Saddam Hussein's arsenal.


ST. FRANCISVILLE - Volunteers moved a step closer to their goal of building the first Habitat for Humanity home in West Feliciana Parish with the donation of land for the project last month.


ALBANIA:  Preserving a Beauty Called Biodiversity

VELIPOJA, Jul 16 (IPS) - It takes a short walk from the famous Velipoja  beach in Shkodra town on the Adriatic coast to put behind the  stresses of modern life, and the beach attractions themselves.


Here's hoping you're not a typical trader, in many regards.


More than two dozen top fund-raisers for President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are current or former senior managers of companies punished for trading with Iran or Saddam Hussein's Iraq — including the chairman of Bush's Homeland Security Advisory Committee and Kerry's fund-raising chairman.


AP Centerpiece: Waiters' tip fight grows

Waiting tables is a stressful job and sometimes not even lucrative, given servers' sticky reliance on tips for income.


A stunning goal by captain David Beckham guided England to a convincing 2-0 victory over Wales in their World Cup qualifier at his former Old Trafford home.


"The Aviator," Martin Scorsese's  epic film biography of Howard Hughes, received 11 Oscar  nominations on Tuesday, beating out Clint Eastwood's boxing  saga "Million Dollar Baby" and drama "Finding Neverland," which  received seven each.


Margie Swanda of the Red Willow County Health Department has announced that, due to the unavailability of vaccine, the department will not schedule any influenza vaccination clinics for this year's flu season.


Dell hires Solectron's Cannon to head new division

Dell Inc.  has hired Solectron Corp.  Chief Executive Michael Cannon to the newly created position of president of global operations, as the No. 2 personal computer maker seeks to retake market share from Hewlett-Packard Co.


Deepest Image of Exploded Star Uncovers Bipolar Jets

Chandra X-Ray Observatory -- A spectacular new image of Cassiopeia A from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released today has nearly 200 times more data than the "First Light" Chandra image of this object made five years ago. The new image reveals clues that the initial explosion caused by the collapse of a massive star was far more complicated than suspected...


Connecticut was a clear choice as No. 1. Rutgers was more of a poll mystery. The Huskies regained the top spot in The Associated Press women's basketball poll Monday after receiving 38 of the 50 first-place votes. Connecticut had been No. 1 for seven straight weeks before falling to No. 2 last week.


Historic District on Beach Catches Wave on Commission

By Todd Wright, The Miami Herald Jun. 20--Hollywood's oldest area, the beach, is becoming historic bit by bit. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to create a historic district on the beach, beginning with the properties along the Broadwalk up to the Hollywood Beach Hotel.


News Mixed, but Stocks Still Manage Strong Rally

Stock markets ended the week with a surge on reports of a possible foreign investment in Merrill Lynch and an uptick in consumer spending.


Sulla riforma fiscale ancora nulla di certo. Dopo il vertice di oggi a Palazzo Chigi, i leader della coalizione di maggioranza si sono dati appuntamento ad una nuova riunione per tirare le somme. ''Abbiamo fatto dei ragionamenti.


(InfoWorld) - As it develops the next generation of network security infrastructure, Cisco Systems Inc. is planning to cease development on its network admission control (NAC) client, the Cisco Trust Agent (CTA), and submit the source code for the software client to the open source community, Bob Gleichauf, CTO of Cisco's Security Technology Group, told InfoWorld. Cisco has a goal of making the CTA open source within "a couple months," allowing the company to free up development resources for other areas of NAC, Gleichauf said. Cisco's decisionis Â more evidence that Cisco will cede control of the desktop to Microsoft Vista, following a deal in September to use the Microsoft's NAP (Network Access Protection Agent) as the client for both Cisco NAC and NAP. "CTA will be something that's open source. That's just logically where it should end up," Gleichauf told InfoWorld. "We don't want to be in the CTA business, so we're going to just open it up." In September, Cisco and Microsoft unveiled the fruits of a long, cross company effort to integrate their network access control architectures. The plan devised by the two companies called for computers running Windows Vista or Windows Server to include the NAP Agent component as part of the core operating system, and to use that agent for both NAP and NAC. The NAP added support Extensible Authentication Protocol over UDP and EAP-FAST support, developed by Cisco and distributed over Windows Update in addition to native EAP methods and an 802.1X supplicant to enable it to work for both NAC and NAP. Computers running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, as well as non Windows systems, would need to run the Cisco Trust Agent for NAC and run the NAP Agent for NAP. Cisco also promised to continue developing CTA for non-Windows Vista and non-Windows Server âLonghornâ platforms. Since then, however, Microsoft and Cisco have extended both 802.1x and EAP support to Windows XP, reducing the need for the CTA, said Mark Ashida, General Manager of Enterprise Networking Servers at Microsoft. Open sourcing the CTA agent is just part of a much larger effort at Cisco to push beyond mere network access control to a much broader security architecture that addresses problems such as data leaks and policy enforcement -- architecture in which Cisco's Security Agent (CSA) will play a much bigger role, Gleichauf said. "Data leakage is about things crossing boundaries from areas you control to areas where you have less control: e-mail attachments going over IM, or data going from someone in [human resources] to someone in manufacturing who shouldn't see it," he said. "For us, it's all about modeling based on how data moves around. We recognize that data has its own identity, and we want to use the controls we've built up around where users can go -- role based access -- to figure out where data can and can't go," he said. Components like the technology Cisco recently acquired with IronPort will provide some of the intelligence to stop messaging and Web based leaks, and Cisco will use intelligence in its routers and switches to control data flows and in the CSA agent to enforce data-level policies on the desktop, Gleichauf said.Â  "CSA is the next area where you're going to see us make go to market announcements that offer real value in the data leak space," he said. "Cisco's getting out of the desktop plumbing business and focusing on areas on the desktop where they can add value to what they're doing on the network," said Jon Oltsik, an analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group. But Gleichauf's comment may also be an indication that Cisco trying to change the conversation around its NAC architecture, which has been a tough sell with enterprises largely because of the cost of upgrading Cisco and non-Cisco networking infrastructure in order to take advantage of the access control features. While the company has found plenty of buyers for its NAC appliance, formerly known as "Clean Access," it has had far few takers for the full fledged NAC solution. In the meantime, the company has found competition from a wide range of niche NAC vendors, security mainstays like Symantec as well as Microsoft, Juniper and the Trusted Computing Group's standards based Trusted Network Connect architecture. Gleichauf acknowledged that his company hadn't executed well in selling NAC to partners, but said the solution was for Cisco to close the loop even tighter on which firms it will tap to be a part of its solution. "With NAC we got caught in the vendor program race with TNC and Microsoft, where you want to get as many vendors as possible. But there are only a minority of vendors who are value added. The majority of them are just looking for stickers to put on their booth," he said.  Going forward with its data leakage solution, Cisco will rely on a small number of main vendors that offer it more value with license arrangements, rather than rely on open standards, Gleichauf said. That vision concerned Steve Hannah of the Trusted Computing Group, which promotes open standards for network access control that allow third party software to speak a common language when making access control decisions. Releasing the NAC client as an open source application was a fine gesture, but it has little value to the community at large until Cisco agreed to submit its NAC protocols as open standards, he said. "Ultimately, Cisco retains control, and you end up with Cisco as the center of the universe. So customers are stuck buying Cisco gear and looking for things that plug into Cisco gear, but they don't really have a choice of different vendors," said Hannah, who is a distinguished engineer at Cisco competitor Juniper Networks. TCG is happy to talk with Cisco about moving NAC protocols to open standards, perhaps blending NAC technologies from Cisco and TCG to give software vendors and enterprises the most choice, he said. In the end, submitting CTA as an open source application may just be a politically correct way of throwing in the towel on an application that had become irrelevant, said Oltsik. "It's a feel-good move," Oltsik said, but one without much force as long as the NAC protocols used by CTA remain firmly in Cisco's grasp.


Nigeria militants fight troops, threaten oil targets

Nigerian militants and troops engaged in  a major firefight near an oil pumping station operated by Royal  Dutch Shell in the eastern part of the Niger Delta on  Wednesday, militants said.


Torrents of rain flooded homes in central Texas, forcing residents to flee for higher ground as downpours were set to continue into Thursday, media and forecasters said.


New phone numbers for Internet phone users

Telecom industry regulator, Ofcom, states that broadband phone users will now be given an 11-digit phone number to replace their existing phone number in order to accomodate the emerging market for VoIP services.


Careless Cech lets Gallas deliver Arsenal's knockout blow

William Gallas punished a rare mistake by Petr Cech to give Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 win against Chelsea on Sunday that proved Arsene Wenger's side are ready to fight for the Premier League title.


: Yasser Arafat telephoned his Palestinian colleagues, read telegrams from well-wishing world leaders, ate cereal and sipped tea - signs that his health may be on the upswing following three


Israeli troops and Palestinian militants clashed in the Gaza Strip before dawn Thursday and one soldier was killed in an operation against "terror threats," the army said.


Viareggio, 15:43 - CALCIO, VIAREGGIO: L'INIZIO SARA' A PORTE CHIUSE

Il Torneo internazionale giovanile di Viareggio, Coppa Carnevale, si giocherà, ma almeno iniz...


A judge declared a mistrial today for most former leaders of a Muslim charity accused of funding terrorism.


Bulgaria's Sale Body Oks Contract with Germany's EON

Business: 30 September 2004, Thursday. The Supervisory Council of Bulgaria's Privatization Agency approved the contract with Germany's EON Energie for the privatization of 67 percent stake in Northeast Bulgaria ...


The Dow Jones Industrials continued their climb, crossing 14,000 at one point, rising on a relatively mild inflation report and better-than-expected profit reports from blue chip names.


Leading psychiatrists say the National Health Service is failing thousands of people with ADHD.


China suspends some U.S. pork, chicken feet imports

China's quarantine bureau has suspended imports of frozen chicken and pork parts from top U.S. meat and poultry processors, even as international scrutiny of Chinese food and drug safety grows.


Knicks: Houston focused on getting strong

Lenny Wilkens still isn't ready to write off Allan Houston for the regular-season opener Nov. 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but with only two preseason games remaining


Australians set to rewrite the record books

If team USA were pegged back by the thrashing they received at the hands of New Zealand they better brace themselves for high impact.


The Buying Opportunity You Won't Want to Miss

One hot market is about to get a whole lot more interesting.


NEAR FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Insurgents unleashed attacks yesterday that killed at least 19 Iraqis in Samarra and wounded 20 US troops near Ramadi, in an apparent attempt to spread fighting across the Sunni Muslim heartland ahead of a US assault on their Fallujah stronghold that appeared imminent.


Driver faces charges over Halberstam's fatal crash

The California student driving the car when Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam was killed in a crash will face a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge, a prosecutor said on Thursday.


Cable giant, which has been acquisition-friendly in the past, is allegedly in the process of purchasing television fan community BuddyTV, according to reports.


ROMA, 7 ott - Per liberare le cittÃ  dallo smog Ã¨ in arrivo un meccanismo di tassazione differenziata in funzione delle emissioni e dei consumi specifici dei veicoli per scoraggiare l'acquisto el'utilizzo, soprattutto in ambito urbano, di auto ad elevati


United Vietnam prepares to welcome first US passenger jet since ...

HO CHI MINH CITY - Vietnam prepared to welcome on Friday the arrival of a United Airlines jumbo jet making the first passenger flight by an American carrier to the communist nation since the fall of Saigon in 1975.


Insurance company CEO says no one at top knew of fraudulent activity being investigated by Spitzer. NEW YORK  - American International Group Inc.


Doggedly Running the Laps Demanded by the âRingâ

When the Kirov Opera ends its residency at the Lincoln Center Festival tonight, Valery Gergiev will have conducted his company in two overlapping cycles of Wagnerâs âRing des Nibelungenâ over nine days.


'Brutto clima che puo' destabilizzare situazione politica'


Lawyer Says U.S. Forces Abused Kuwaiti Prisoners

U.S. forces abused several Kuwaiti  prisoners now held at Guantanamo Bay by beating them with  chains, sodomizing them and giving them electrical shocks, the  detainees' lawyer said on Monday.


The air inside churches may be a bigger risk to health than that beside busy roads, research suggests.


Connecticut watched as No. 1 Duke and No. 2 Tennessee lost in their conference tournaments on Saturday. The No. 3 Huskies then went out Sunday and opened their Big East tournament with a 74-54 quarterfinal blowout win over South Florida.


Bush Seeks to Boost Troop Morale for Iraq Fight

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.  - President Bush sought on  Tuesday to boost the morale of U.S. troops facing extended  deployments in Iraq by promising to train Iraqi forces to  replace them but acknowledged only mixed results so far.


Banchi vuoti in molte classi degli istituti superiori civitavecchiesi, oggi, in occasione della Giornata di mobilitazione studentesca mondiale indetta al Social Forum di Bombay. Inizialmente si era pensato


Iran holds atomic fete with U.N. deadline looming

Iran marks the 28th anniversary of its revolution on Sunday seeking to show a nation united over its nuclear policy, but Western pressure and cautious voices at home dampened prospects for a big statement on atomic progress.


The dollar's slide against the euro and yen halts as US Treasury Secretary John Snow says a strong currency "is in America's interest".


Environmentalists think ahead to the effect of tourists and investors on a landscape of crucial habitats.


GENEVA Aug. 20, 2004  Tens of thousands more refugees might flee Sudan's Darfur region into neighboring Chad because of persistent attacks and rapes by Arab militias, the United Nations said Friday.


The one issue that most clearly demonstrates the ideological divide between John Kerry and George W. Bush, and the parties they represent, may well be healthcare.


Legislation that would encourage federal retirees to come back to work in the government on a temporary basis was introduced in the House yesterday, giving the Bush administration a chance to push for one of its management priorities this year.


Soldier Convicted of Murder in Iraq 'Mercy Killing'

A U.S. military judge convicted an Army sergeant of murder Friday for the alleged mercy-killing of a severely injured Iraqi teenager, and sentenced him to a year's imprisonment.


Swedish election set to go down to the wire

Sweden's election looked set to go  down to the wire on Sunday, with television projections giving  a center-right alliance vowing to trim the welfare state a  razor thin lead over the ruling Social Democrats.


Guilty verdicts in Pacific island paradise

PITCAIRN ISLAND - Six Pitcairn Islanders were convicted of multiple sex crimes following trials that exposed a culture of sexual abuse on the Pacific island best known for the mutiny on the Bounty.


CO2 squares up with performance at Geneva car show

The issue of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cars has lodged in the brains of car industry executives, but the evidence under the bonnet at the Geneva car show is less conclusive.


FALLUJAH - United States forces battled rebels in Iraq's militant stronghold of Fallujah last night as American tanks, armoured personnel carriers and Humvee vehicles gathered on a highway on its outskirts.


HARTFORD -- On this Sunday afternoon in February we had a break from conference rivalries. Courtesy of CBS, we had North Carolina vs. Connecticut, which means we had ACC vs. Big East and defending national champions vs. would-be successors. Credentials were issued for 22 NBA teams. (Does this mean the eight who didn't send a rep are going to be ...


News.com Extra: Tech steals ideas from nature

Plus: Heathrow airport using 'see through clothes' scanner on passengers.


'NYPD Blue' Producer Deems TV Too 'Conservative'

In 1993, many ABC network affiliates and conservative watchdogs told Steven Bochco that an adult-themed drama like "NYPD Blue" had no place on network television.


Search for water gets harder in Southwest

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona  - Like many towns in this part of the arid U.S. Southwest, Flagstaff faces a never-ending challenge in its search for water, and it is getting harder.


I corpi di Sebastiano Gangi, 30 anni, e Carmelo Anzalone, 43rinvenuti in una Lancia Ypsilon. Erano scomparsi da ieri                                            Trovati due cadaveri nel catanese uccisi a colpi d'arma da fuoco


The head of Smart cars denies rumours that the loss-making firm may be sold, or even closed down, by parent group DaimlerChrysler.


Afghan Governor Killed by Suicide Bomber

Taliban-led militants step up their attacks; 100 fighters raid a government compound


The Bush administration may impose sanctions against leaders of the former Soviet republic of Belarus as part of a broader range of punitive measures, the State Department said Thursday.


Iraqi officials say at least 12 people were killed and 16 wounded in more incidents of violence across the country Wednesday. They say 10 people were killed and six wounded in an exchange of gunfire between


Cerberus to sell Imperial Hotel stake: Nikkei

U.S. fund Cerberus Capital Management LP   is likely to sell all of its 40 percent stake in  Japan's Imperial Hotel Ltd. (9708.T), the Nikkei business daily  reported in its Tuesday evening online edition.


Indagine Ares, calo del 10-12% a Roma e del 6-9% a Napoli


Postal union leaders agree to a deal aimed at solving a bitter dispute over pay and conditions.


Jacques Derrida Dies; Deconstructionist Philosopher

Jacques Derrida, 74, originator of the diabolically difficult school of philosophy known as deconstructionism, died Oct. 9, the office of French President Jacques Chirac announced.


Three ex-ministers of  Nepal's king are arrested on suspicion of conspiring to encourage violence in southern Nepal.


Sony Corp. Chairman Howard Stringer promised Thursday to shift the struggling electronics giant from recovery to growth and to make the PlayStation 3 a profit driver despite its bungled rollout.


The average retail cost of gasoline in  the United States fell over the past three weeks, but a 12-week  trend of lower pump prices is expected to turn around soon,  according to an industry survey.


Guests arrive for Brunei crown prince's wedding

Southeast Asian leaders and an array of royals from around the world began arriving in Brunei for the wedding of the heir to the oil-rich sultanate's throne.


Prosperity Studios Announces Chapter 6 - The President's Legacy - Hope on AFRICA

This Chapter of the video discusses how it is possible, using new construction methods and green technologies, to build 2,166 Children's Villages simultaneously. Ambassador Hope will support any President around the world who is truly committed to social transformation.


The price of crude oil reaches new record levels amid concerns about possible unrest in Venezuela and the threat of sabotage in Iraq.


O'Malley ties closings to sex-abuse scandal: Archbishop calls ...

In a letter issued yesterday to parishioners, Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley for the first time acknowledged a link between church closings and the sex-abuse scandal, saying his mission is


The government has many tools at its disposal to poke around in your business in search of criminal behavior. You have basically only one weapon in your defense - The Bill of Rights.


For Likely No. 1, Star-Maker Machinery Already in High Gear

The NBA Draft is still two days away, but former Ohio State star Greg Oden has kept an impressive schedule in creating andÃÂ marketing the Oden name.


Relatives of some of the 100 people killed by a nightclub fire angrily oppose the possible parole of one of the club's former owners, saying he hasn't shown genuine remorse.


Palestinians Vote in Litmus Test Local Poll

Palestinians voted Thursday in the first municipal elections in the West Bank in nearly three decades, a dress rehearsal for a presidential ballot next month to choose Yasser Arafat's successor.


A Yemeni sheik accused of funneling millions of dollars to terrorist networks warned U.S. agents that "Allah will bring storms" to America because of his arrest, according to newly filed court papers.


U.S. stock futures drifted lower on Thursday, pointing to a weak open on Wall Street, as automaker General Motors Corp.  posted earnings below Street estimates and a government report showed initial claims for U.S. jobless aid rose more than expected.


Home Secretary feels unsafe in London after dark

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith admitted she would be afraid of walking the streets of London late at night, in an interview in The Sunday Times.


The UK loses five times more to VAT cheats in one year than any other EU country, according to a report.


While Israel is at daggers drawn with Iran, its preoccupation with its daunting domestic concerns that are tearing apart the Jewish population and the non-conducive international environment are likely to deter ...


The Nigerian government has confirmed reports that rebel groups in the country's main oil producing region have agreed to a ceasefire.


Chirac's Africa finale, Darfur dominate Africa-France summit

An Africa-France summit seen as President Jacques Chirac's goodbye to Africa is drawing to a close after a shaky agreement was signed to prevent violence in Darfur from spreading.


Port-au-Prince Rescuers face washed-out roads and increased crime as they seek to deliver emergency aid to vast areas of Haiti, where more than 700 people were killed after weekend landslides and flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Jeanne.


Nokia posts strong third quarter earnings

Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, posted Thursday an 85 percent rise in third quarter net profit to 1.56 billion euros (2.22 billion dollars) even though mobile phone sales were only up by three percent.


The long-term unemployed are to be targeted by ministers keen to stamp out a "can work but won't work" culture.


Iraqi Rebels Bomb Baghdad Ministry, Hit Oil Sector

Rebels bracing for a US-led assault on their Falluja and Ramadi strongholds showed their muscle Tuesday with a bloody car bombing in Baghdad, strikes on oil pipelines and several attacks on Iraqi security forces.


The Berlin authorities have banned a march through the German capital by the far-right National Democratic Party (NPD), planned for Saturday.


Avanquest Software has updated TurboCAD Mac and TurboCAD Mac Pro for Mac OS X Leopard, added features.


California loses a high-profile court case against carmakers over the alleged damage caused by CO2 emissions.


Alex Rodriguez is generally so wound up after a game that when the Yankees play at home, he goes back to his apartment in Manhattan and watches a re-broadcast of the game on television.


Kostunica sets Serbia on course for early polls

By Douglas HamiltonBELGRADE - Serbia will hold an early election after a referendum in four weeks on a new constitution reasserting its sovereignty over Kosovo, the prime minister said on Saturday.Setting his ...Comment


Thousands of British tourists are stranded in south and east Asia after an earthquake sent massive waves flooding across the region.


WHEELING, W.Va. - Hundreds of people evacuated their homes Sunday in parts of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania as rivers and small streams were swollen beyond their banks by the torrential rain dumped by remnants of Hurricane Ivan...


PolarLake and GT Software Partner to Provide Mainframe Web Services Solutions

GT Software and PolarLake announce a partnership to enable mainframe legacy applications to be fully integrated into a standards-based integration platform built on XML and Web services.


Diplomats fail to agree on Iran nuclear sanctions

Diplomats from six world powers who met in Paris on Tuesday failed to reach full agreement on a draft resolution for a sanctions plan on Iran for its nuclear program, the French foreign ministry said.


Home run record holder Barry Bonds, the biggest name in baseball, will leave the San Francisco Giants at the end of this season, the player and team said on Friday.


Putin clears air, backs India for UNSC veto

NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 4: Peeved at what he called a deliberate attempt to dilute the success of his visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin today backed India for full veto power in the enlarged UN Security Council, and found no reason why New Delhi should


La Fiorentina si aggiudica il derby toscano con l'Empoli


Thalidomide campaigners are trying to raise money to bring a severely deformed baby to the UK for treatment.


SP Mib +0,64%, All Stars +0,28, positive Londra e Parigi


Photo in the News: Massive Cloud Engulfs Saturn Moon's Pole

A new image shows a mass of organic material that almost engulfs Titan's north pole, offering proof that the moon has a "methane cycle" similar to Earth's water cycle.


Iraqis take Basra command as UK plans troop cuts

Britain put Iraqis in command of the main Iraqi army unit in Basra on Tuesday, a move billed as paving the way for Washington's main ally to formally announce major cutbacks in troops.


Indian manufacturers seek role on global stage

Just three years ago, Tata Motors Ltd., the flagship of India's second-largest private conglomerate, was mired in red ink and caught in the grip of a prolonged industrial slump.


AL-QAIDA deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri said yesterday the US was losing the war in Iraq and control of Afghanistan. "In both countries, if they continue they will bleed to death and if they withdraw they lose everything," said Osama bin Laden's right-hand man.


Soccer: A little spit for polished Mourinho

In May, Jose Mourinho coached Porto to victory in the final of the Champions League, and described himself as second to God in the Portuguese club.


Goldman Sachs Group Inc  said on  Thursday that quarterly earnings surged 79 percent as revenue  from investment banking and trading increased despite turbulent  summer markets.


The Mon Valley area will benefit from an extra supply of flu shots, but some say it is still not enough. About 250,000 of Pennsylvania's additional doses will be distributed within the next two weeks, with


CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Greenspan warns appetite for dollar to ...

In FRANKFURT story headlined "UPDATE 2-Greenspan warns appetite for dollar to dwindle" please read in paragraph 13 ... said Jason Bonanca ... instead of ... said Jason Bonaca ... (adds dropped letter). FRANKFURT


'LoC fencing by India would complete in March 2005'

SRINAGAR: Illegal fencing by India of Line of Control in Kashmir has been going in violation of agreements and most of the projected work is reportedly nearing completion.


Generating Electricity from Ice-Ice Collisions

Here's something fun to try in your kitchen: Go to the freezer, open the door and pry loose an ice cube. Next, look around the freezing compartment for some frostâthe crystalline fuzz that loves to coat your frozen English peas. Found it? Rub the ice cube gently across the frost.


With Huge Proposed Mergers, the Regulatory Maze Ahead for a Recast F.C.C.

Most expect that the recent mergers, including Verizon's acquisition of MCI, could prompt a fine-tuning of existing rules.


Mike Shanahan and Aaron Kampman have different viewpoints on the NFL playoffs. That's probably because the Broncos coach is sentenced to seeking survival in the AFC while the Packers defensive end knows his team need only win three games in the lowly NFC to reach the Super Bowl.


Youhana steers Pakistan to victory over India

BIRMINGHAM, England (CMC) - Yousuf Youhana stroked an unbeaten half-century and helped Pakistan into the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals with an edgy three-wicket win over India at Edgbaston yesterday.


Prisoners of love - Web site offers captive dates

BANGKOK, Feb 12 (Reuters Life!) - Still searching for a Valentine's date? Have a penchant for muscular torsos, crew cuts and tattoos?


Alan J. Lacy will not be the top man at Sears, Roebuck & Company any longer if the announced merger with Kmart is completed. But he will receive a raise and could take out more than $20 million by cashing out his existing options on Sears stock.


Tough Questions on US Prisoner Abuse Still to Come

New documents showing widespread US abuse of prisoners overseas did not provoke the intense backlash of the Abu Ghraib photos but could prove more damaging at confirmation


Bush wants Congress to shift Iraq aid to security, economic ...

Shifting its priorities amid a rising insurrection, the Bush administration announced Tuesday it would divert $3.46 billion in congressionally approved assistance to Iraq to build up security and economic development.


Milan's world-famous opera house La Scala is re-opening on Tuesday after a three-year closure for renovation.


Global Reach Helps Cisco Post Strong Earnings

Despite stong second-quarter earnings, Cisco CEO says next few quarters will be challenging.


Fund That Lost Billions Moves to Shut Down

The founder of Amaranth Advisors told investors tonight that withdrawals would be frozen while the fund sells off assets.


Finora stanziati 23 mln.Bonino: enorme occasione di sviluppo


Iowa could make or break a Democratic candidate on Thursday. The question is, who?


A Royal security review starts after a protester's Batman stunt at Buckingham Palace sparks a Commons row.


LOUISVILLE Kentucky has a statewide shortage of flu vaccines and health officials say they are trying to determine how to distribute it.


SunTrust Banks Inc., a large U.S. southeast regional bank, on Wednesday said it fired three finance executives, including its chief credit officer, after uncovering problems in how it accounted for bad loans.


Streamline your search with Yahoo! Web Services and AJAX

Google - not the only fruit Hands on Despite what you might read and hear about Google's web dominance, this is not Google-owned world. Yahoo! may be playing second fiddle to the internet's favorite search and ads service, but it still plays one hell of a tune in terms of numbers of users and the services it offers.â¦


Don't bother buying Star Wars: Battlefront if you're looking for a first-class shooter -- there are far better games out there. But if you're a Star Wars freak and need a fix, this title will suffice. Lore SjÃ¶berg reviews Battlefront.


Boston College football fans don't believe. TicketReserve.com, a futures market for big-game tickets of all types, says only a few BC fans have purchased options to buy tickets at face value if the Eagles make it to any of the Bowl Championship Series games, including the national title game.


WALL Street's broad market indicators ended nearly flat today after an early rally attempt ran out of steam, but tech stocks held on for solid gains.


Thai court acquits Democrat Party of all charges

By Nopporn Wong-Anan BANGKOK  - Thai judges acquitted the Democrat Party on Wednesday of all charges of breaking election laws that could have seen it disbanded and their leaders banned from politics.


Seahawks linebacker Brown sidelined with broken leg

Cheney, WA (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks starting linebacker Chad Brown suffered a broken left leg during practice on Monday and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.


Insurgent attacks in Iraq killed 3,709 civilians last month, making October the deadliest month since the war began in 2003, according to U.N. figures. The report attributes the violence to "terrorist acts and sectarian strife, including revenge killings, fueled by insurgent, militia and criminal activities."


TicketNews announces its weekly Top 10s and analysis for the week of 2/05/07-2/11/07.


Update 3: EU Probes Microsoft-Time Warner Deal

Risking another trans-Atlantic tussle over Microsoft Corp., European Union antitrust regulators said Wednesday they were investigating whether the software giant's deal with media conglomerate Time Warner Inc.


Chad hopes abducted U.S. missionary to be freed soon

N'DJAMENA  - Chad's government said on Thursday there were hopes a U.S. missionary held by a northern rebel group could be released in the next few days.


Blairites are urged to bury the hatchet with Gordon Brown by a prominent supporter of the former PM.


ASDA to sell replica royal engagement ring

Supermarket chain ASDA has said it would start selling cheap replicas of Camilla Parker Bowles' royal engagement ring on the day she marries Prince Charles on April 8.


The upcoming version of the open-source Web browser will fit right in with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X. Linux is another matter entirely.


US warns of possible bomb attacks in Laos during upcoming ASEAN summit

Opponents of the Lao government may be plotting bomb attacks in Vientiane and other areas of Laos timed to coincide with a summit of Southeast Asian leaders the country is hosting next month, the United States said.


Iraqi lawmakers pass pro-Baath party law

Iraq's parliament adopted legislation Saturday on the reinstatement of former Baath party supporters to government jobs, a benchmark sought by the United States as a key step toward national reconciliation.


A US spy satellite has gone out of control and is due to crash to Earth within two months, US sources say.


Some 18.6 million people in the United States watched the NBC pilot episode of Joey, a spin-off of Friends. The BBC reported Saturday that NBC-TV said Joey was its best-rated comedy premiere in the Thursday 8 pm time slot in 14 years.


President George W. Bush on Monday spared former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby from prison, enraging Democrats who accused Bush of abusing power in a case that has fueled debate over the Iraq war.


Militancy in Kashmir dominates talks between rivals India ...

NEW DELHI : India and Pakistan pledged to keep their shaky peace process on track during the first contact since 2001 between their foreign ministers over Kashmir but an upsurge in militancy in the disputed region dogged the talks in New Delhi.


Confronted with congressional concerns about global warming, the leaders of the U.S. auto industry are highlighting their work to develop alternative vehicles and asserting that the burdens of climate change cannot fall to one industry alone.


By Chris Echegaray, Tampa Tribune, Fla.  Feb. 18--TAMPA -- They didn't have a horse-drawn carriage, but Brian and Amber McKnight were the picture of medieval characters with their garb.


Milano, 14:59 - CALCIO, MILAN; BERLUSCONI: SCUDETTO NON E' PENSIERO FISSO

"Scudetto? Non ho questi pensieri fissi, ci sono altre cose che mi fanno pensare, posso dire che non...


The European Union may consider banning Nazi symbols in its 25 member nations after Britain's Prince Harry wore a swastika armband to a costume party, the bloc's top justice official said Monday.


I-70 in Colorado closed after rock slide

A stretch of Interstate 70 in western Colorado was closed indefinitely Thursday after what officials called a "very severe" rock slide, forcing motorists to take a detour of more than 200 miles.


eBay, The World's Online Marketplace (Nasdaq:EBAY) (www.ebay.com),  today completed its previously announced acquisition of StubHub, a  leading online marketplace for the resale of event tickets.  eBay announced the acquisition on January 10, 2007.


Twins Clinch Third Straight Division Title

CHICAGO - If the Minnesota Twins couldn't win the AL Central title at home, Chicago was the next-best place for a party. Torii Hunter and Corey Koskie each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and the Twins clinched their third straight division crown on their main rivals' home turf, beating the Chicago White Sox 8-2 Monday night...


Fish Faces Olympic Foe In Davis Cup Match

TAMPA - The silver medal Mardy Fish won at this summer's Athens Games not only boosted his confidence and Association of Tennis Professionals ranking, it also earned the Tampa resident a spot on the US Davis Cup squad that takes on Belarus today through


A Republican sweep of the White House and control of Congress hasn't stopped the Democratic National Committee's fund raising.


IRAN again ruled out a total suspension of uranium enrichment today as a second round of talks with European negotiators ended without an agreement on incentives to get the Tehran regime to abandon the practice.


Two decades after it virtually invented the personal computer industry, IBM yesterday sold out to the Chinese government. The deal, which IBM hopes will leave


Tiger Woods beats Robert Karlsson 3&2 in the Ryder Cup singles despite his caddie dropping a nine-iron in the lake,


Juventus, prima cartolina dal campionato

Forte la Juve. Tre a zero, mica due a due. Lâodore di vetta, giÃ  alla prima giornata, in allungo su Inter e Milan, Ã¨ un profumo seducente che alla Juventus ea Capello non provoca stordimento, perchÃ© lo conoscono, Ã¨ lâaroma di casa.


DESPITE all the warnings, we reached what we thought was the Puerto de las Yeguas, highest point in the Tormantos mountains of western Spain, by midafternoon.


Anaheim Angels Team Report - September 28

(Sports Network) - The Anaheim Angels and Texas Rangers will continue their battle for the division crown this evening, as they continue a four-game series at Ameriquest Field.


Microsoft patches 'critical' JPEG exploit

Microsoft has issued a patch to fix the security flaw, and urges its customers to use a new utility to locate the computer applications that are vulnerable.


Boom di vendite nel secondo trimestre 2004, Ã¨ record

La societÃ  Gartner ha reso noto che la vendita di cellulari nel corso del secondo trimestre del 2004 Ã¨ salita del 35% rispetto al primo trimestre, raggiungendo 156,4 milioni di unitÃ  vendute. Secondo le


Wall Street Seen Flat; TI Buyback to Buoy

U.S. stocks were set for a steady start on Friday with a billion dollar share buyback plan at Texas Instruments  lending some backbone to the technology sector.


The film has its genuinely hilarious moments.


An Addict and a Widow With a Lot of Pain to Heal

âThings We Lost in the Fireâ bends over backward to prove that serious American movies can hold their own with the best films from overseas.


London shares close lower amid ongoing interest rate concerns

UK blue chips closed lower Thursday having spent much of the afternoon tracking Wall Street which was unsettled by rising oil prices and mixed economic data, but overall were subdued amid ongoing interest rate concerns at home.


Hundreds Flee Calif. And Mont. Wildfires

Fire officials have evacuated hundreds of people from their homes as wildfires raged through Northern California and Montana.


Alcan sells ferroalloy division for $165M

MONTREAL - Alcan Inc. (TSX:AL) continued to shed its non-aluminum activities Thursday with the sale of its ferroalloy division for about $165 million.


Chinese draft pick Yi looking for trade, says agent

China's Yi Jianlian, taken by the  Milwaukee Bucks with the sixth selection in the NBA draft,  wants to be traded to another team, according to the player's  Chinese agent.


The White Stripes won some new fans during an intimate and unusual gig at a home for elderly British military veterans.


WASHINGTON - Eight states worth just 99 electoral votes are up for grabs in the closely fought presidential race, with the White House going to whoever conquers this shrinking battlefield.    While another dozen states could come into play if either candidate breaks open the race, President Bush and Democratic Sen...


Mayor among accused in Pitcairn rape trial

The mayor of Pitcairn Island was the first of seven men accused of sex abuse to stand trial yesterday as the historic case got under way in the Pacific outpost.


Chiedono un confronto per il rinnovo del contrattoStop di otto ore alla circolazione, dalle 9 alle 17                                            Treni, sciopero il 13 aprile dai sindacati fermo nazionale


Fans and friends unite for final farewell to Clough

ONLY Brian Clough could have been this contrary: enticing 15,000 people to turn up to a stadium with no match, on a Thursday night, and then ordering weather that Thor himself could not have invoked.


Lightspace is looking for dance partners

David Hoch and Ken Lang, cofounders of a Cambridge company that makes illuminated, interactive dance floors, are ready for the inevitable "Saturday Night Fever" comparison, which they hate.


Andre Agassi's five-set victory over Macros Baghdatis exacted a severe toll on his body and left him taking yet another cortisone shot after the match in order to relieve extreme back pain.


DOMANI SUL VENERDI'                                            Quelli che vogliono cambiare il mondo (ci riusciranno?)                                                                                Al Gore e l'ambiente, Bono e il debito dei Paesi poveri. Michael Moore e il sistema sanitario americano Quanto incidono davvero sulla politica e sulla realtÃ  gli allarmi che partono dalle star?di ARIANNA FINOS, RICCARDO STAGLIANÃ, VITTORIO ZUCCONI


Politics Forcing Detroit to Back New Fuel Rules

Automakers are lobbying for a modest increase in mileage standards, hoping to silence calls for tougher targets.


Martin, World Leaders, Condemn Russian Siege

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


Pope expresses concern over world conflicts

Pope John Paul II has expressed "great apprehension" over the situation in conflict-torn Iraq and called for a firm will to seek peaceful solutions to crises across the globe in his traditional Christmas Day message of peace in St Peter's Square.


US and Iraqi forces launched a major assault Friday to regain control of the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, and hospital officials said at least 80 people were killed and 100 wounded.


Palestinian unity government must stick to roadmap: Blair

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said an incoming Palestinian unity government must stick to an international peace blueprint ahead of a meeting Wednesday with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.


Rupert Murdoch pays a sky-high Â£22m for Fifth Avenue penthouse ...

Rupert Murdoch is moving. The owner of News Corporation was said yesterday to have offered $44m (Â£22m) for an elegant, three-level penthouse apartment facing Central Park on Manhattan's fashionable Fifth Avenue.


Hillary Clinton seeks to warm up her image

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, looking to turn the page on a rough stretch in her campaign, launched an effort to warm up her image on Monday and break free from her rivals in Iowa.


Sheikh Maktoum to serve as interim UAE president

Following the death on Monday of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al Maktoum will serve as interim leader of the country that has become an international innovator


Madrid, 11:17 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: GIUNTA DECIDE SU CAPELLO

La giunta direttiva del Real Madrid si riunisce oggi per decidere il destino dell'allenatore Fabio C...


Martin Scorsese will direct a documentary film on the late Beatles guitarist George Harrison.


ON A day of close finishes, the game of the week was won with the final play by the Green Bay Packers. They grabbed the leadership of the NFC North by beating the Minnesota Vikings, the previous leaders, 34


The deal, valued at $35 billion, will create a large wireless service provider to compete with wireless rivals Cingular and Verizon.


Safin Outclasses Hewitt, Heads for Paris Treble

Twice winner Marat Safin outshone Lleyton  Hewitt in straight sets at the Paris Masters on Friday and  looks ideally placed to be crowned for a third time here.


Mattingly Returned With Managing in Mind

Don Mattingly, whose true ambition was to be the Yankees manager after Joe Torre when he joined the coaching staff, was said to be impressive Tuesday when he interviewed for the job.


Data point to firm seasonal sales growth

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


Charles, Basie big band play posthumous gig

LOS ANGELES  - Producer Gregg Field   says that creating the new Ray Charles album "Ray Sings, Basie   Swings," due October 3 from Concord Records and Starbucks Hear   Music, was "like painting the Sistine Chapel with a Q-tip."


What's to Discuss if We Can't Talk About Dresses?

A moratorium on both raving about and panning outfits led to many an awkward conversation on the red carpet at the Golden Globes.


Le vittime due coniugi di 67 anni e loro figlia di 40


Prince Charles pledges aid for Sierra Leone

Prince Charles has celebrated Sierra Leone's return to peace after one of the most brutal civil wars in modern history and pledged British's continued support for reconstruction.


Soon after sunset on Saturday evening, March 3, skywatchers in eastern North America can watch the rising full Moon undergoing its first total eclipse in nearly 2-½ years.


Whoâs Attacking an Online Marxist Archive? China Is Suspected of Trying to Block Access to Texts

An online Marxist library says computer attacks from China may force the library to stop providing material in Chinese.


Berlin is facing an acute shortage of  Santas just a month before Christmas, the head of a Father  Christmas placement agency said Monday.


Elderly sisters lose their legal battle to get the same inheritance tax rights as married and gay couples.


Geraldine A. Ferraro will join the lobbying and public relations firm Blank Rome Government Relations as a principal.


Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader 'Trinidad' to US

BOGOTA, Colombia  - The most important rebel  commander ever captured by Colombia was sent to the United  States on Friday to face cocaine smuggling and kidnapping  charges.


Taiwanese Vote Today May Boost Separatism

High-stakes elections are likely to reinforce President Chen Shui-bian's drive to bestow more trappings of independence on this self-governing island despite warnings from the Chinese government and the U.S.


Lead singer Bono confirmed Wednesday that a long-lost briefcase full of notes and lyrics gone missing after an Oregon concert nearly 25 years ago has been returned.


Lebanon declares victory in war on militants

Lebanon declared victory on Thursday in its 33-day war against an al Qaeda-inspired militant group at a Palestinian refugee camp and said its military operation there was over.


John Reid says there is no "overwhelming" public demand for a smoking ban in pubs, as some campaigners claim.


Roy Jones Jr. upset again in devastating Fashion

If you thought Roy Jones Jr.'s knockout loss against Antonio Tarver was bad, it got even worse against IBF Light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson.


Polo Ralph Lauren posts higher quarterly profit

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.  posted a better-than-expected 17 percent rise in quarterly profit Wednesday on increased apparel sales in Europe and the United States, but shares fell 4 percent in premarket trading on its adjusted 2008 forecast.


Village ways fuel bird flu spread in rural Egypt

EZBET SIDI OMAR, Egypt  - When Attia Abdel-Hamid Hassan notices the chickens or ducks that he keeps at home in Egypt's Nile Delta starting to wobble on their feet, he puts them in a sack and drowns them in an irrigation canal.


Su RaiUno 'Commissario Montalbano' ottiene 20,32% share


Russia-Britain relations reach low point

In the early months of his presidency, Vladimir Putin met British leader Tony Blair for a beer at a cozy Moscow restaurant. The setting and the leaders' tentative smiles had the air of a promising date that might bloom into something big for Britain and Russia.


Mastella, Veltroni responsabile se cade governo


Expecting a fight, Gates makes switch on Joint Chiefs

The Defense secretary's pick to chair his top advisory body is a Navy admiral known for managerial prowess.


At least 18 oil workers die after a drilling rig and an oil platform collide in stormy seas in the Gulf of Mexico.


Bush tightens sanctions on Sudan over Darfur

President George W. Bush tightened U.S. sanctions against Sudan on Tuesday and sought support for new international penalties out of frustration at Sudan's refusal to end the bloodshed in Darfur.


It's a big world, with plenty of room for several networking equipment providers.


After failing to make any progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, the NHL owners and players agreed on one point: A lockout seems inevitable.


The Buffalo Bills will announce the release of quarterback Drew Bledsoe this afternoon, ESPN.com reported last night, allowing the 12-year veteran to become a free agent and sign with another team. The Bills have decided to elevate second-year QB J.P. Losman to the starting job. According to ESPN.com, the decision to go with Losman, a 2004 first-round draft choice out ...


The IRA's offer to complete the decommissioning process is withdrawn over impatience with the British and Irish governments. What is your reaction?


Abu Dhabi will host a Formula One Grand Prix race from 2009.


Haim Ramon bacio' una soldatessa.Duro colpo per Olmert


Gameworld: Cheaters never win? In video games they do

Anyone who believes that cheaters  never win, obviously isn't a video game fan.


Leaked screenshots from Fox Interactive Media reveal the face of MySpace's new Digg-style news site.


Microsoft takes a big step to near-shoring in Canada

When Microsoft made what appeared to be a minor announcement last week that it would expand its Canadian operations with the creation of the Microsoft Canada Development Centre for software development based in the greater Vancouver, British Columbia area, it went mostly unnoticed.


July new home sales and durables orders rise

Sales of new single-family U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in July and new orders for durable goods posted strong gains that underlined the economy's strength just before a credit crisis socked financial markets.


SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 10 -- Raising questions about his judgment and risking the ire of the national press corps, Sen. Barack Obama held fast on his first major campaign decision: To conduct his announcement speech in the frigid outdoors here on Saturday.


Scientists working in China have discovered an ancient swimming predator with a neck nearly twice as long as its body. Neck ribs line the reptileâs 5.5-foot-long (1.


Yahoo agrees to buy Musicmatch for $160 mn

NEW YORK, September 14 (New Ratings) - Yahoo! Inc (YHOO.NAS) has agreed to acquire Musicmatch Inc, a privately held digital music software company, for about $160 million in cash.


By Martin Merzer, The Miami Herald  Dec. 9--CAPE CANAVERAL -- Its first countdown foiled by low clouds Thursday night, NASA will try again tonight to launch Discovery and its seven astronauts on the last shuttle mission of the year.   Liftoff is scheduled for 8:47 p.m.


PARIS, Nov 22 (IPS) - The differences between France and Iraq entered a  new phase at the summit that began at the Egyptian resort Sharm  el-Sheikh Monday.


ASIA/CINA - ÂLa testimonianza viva Ã¨ il miglior modo di evangelizzare, il nostro comportamento ha una forza straordinaria e  determinanteÂ sostengono sacerdoti e laici Pechino (Agenzia Fides) - ÂLa testimonianza viva Ã¨ il migliore modo di evangelizzare. EÂ importante lÂannuncio orale, ma il nostro comportamento ha una forza straordinaria e  determinante nellÂevangelizzazione. Pensiamo allÂesempio di Madre TeresaÂ: ...


President Bush says himself there's still work to be done to keep the economy growing. But when the Republicans gather next week in New York for their national convention, much of


A pep talk from dad Richard and a timely downpour over Roland Garros rescued Serena Williams from an embarrassing first-round exit at the French Open on Sunday.


* Prospects of tighter monetary policy played down

Japan's central bank yesterday predicted the economy would shift into inflation for the first time since 1997 during the next fiscal year, though it strongly signalled that this would not trigger a tightening of monetary policy.


Secondhand smoke can cause cancer. It's what the surgeon general says. So too the Environmental Protection Agency. And the World Health Organization.