SINGAPORE/LONDON  - Oil eased below $63 a barrel on Monday as investors weighed plans by OPEC members Nigeria and Venezuela to trim output against healthy inventories in top consumer the United States.


As of Thursday, June 15, 2006, at least 2,499 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 1,972 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


MacCentral - In addition to the client release of Mac OS X v10.3.8, Apple has also released an updated version of Mac OS X Server.


Back in the US, actor who lived the 'Midnight Express' nightmare

The family of the Hollywood screen and television actor, Erik Aude, was celebrating his return home to Los Angeles yesterday from almost three years spent in a Pakistani prison for drug smuggling.


Veteran Jay McKee is out with a seriously infected cut on his shin, leaving the Buffalo Sabres down four regular defensemen for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final Thursday against Carolina. The winner of tonight's game will face the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup starting Monday.


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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, Aug 27 (IPS) - Government reforms and cuts in social benefits have  been blamed for fuelling poverty in Slovakia after an EU study  showed more than a fifth of Slovaks living in poverty.


Wikia unsheathes antidote to 'unhealthy' Google

Jimbo: 'I am your spiritual leader' Jimmy "Jimbo" Wales has brought the Wikipedia ethos to his very own internet search engine. But he insists it will be far more trustworthy than search sites offered by Google, Yahoo!, and Microsoft.â¦


North Korea says will conduct nuclear test

Reclusive North Korea said on Tuesday it would conduct its first-ever nuclear test, blaming a U.S. "threat of nuclear war and sanctions" for forcing its hand.


Red hair bullying cases could end up in court

'Gingerism' the grounds for constructive dismissal Gingerism in the workplace could form the basis of formal grievances or constructive dismissal cases, an employment lawyer has warned. The news comes in the wake of one Newcastle family having to move house because of abuse about its members' red hair.â¦


Several companies announced moves at the World Mobile Conference on Monday to increase and enhance Internet access from mobile phones.


Hackers plant backdoor in blogging software

Stop the WordPress Bloging software organisation WordPress has warned that hackers posted compromised versions of its open source software after breaking into one of the servers behind its website.â¦


Homeland Security's Use of Contractors Is Questioned

At the Department of Homeland Security, contract employees help write job descriptions for new headquarters workers. Private contractors also sign letters that officially offer employment. And they meet new government hires on their first day on the job.


Griffin Toughens Again,  Beats Ramirez in Belfast

Aftre two losses in his last three fights and a little "soul searching," Forrest Griffin defeates Hector Ramirez in a unanimous decision Saturday.


Serbs vote in watershed presidential vote

Voting began on Sunday in Serbia's  presidential election, a tight race between pro-Western  president Boris Tadic and hard-line challenger Tomislav  Nikolic.


Bush, Kerry, battle over science, Iraq, taxes

US President George W. Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry battled over science, taxes and Iraq, as the spotlight of their newly tight race shifted to their running mates' only televised debate.


Flessione di 24mila unita', a quota 4,77 milioni di persone


A La Repubblica: se governo tira a campare sciopero generale


Bam Margera has done some crazy stunts in MTV's "Jackass" and its movie spin-offs. His newest: turning the planning of his wedding into a reality show.


Q: I'm thinking of getting a plasma TV, but I've heard the image can "burn" into the screen. Is this something I need to be concerned about?


Serie A: gli anticipi in diretta Palermo Livorno

Il Palermo di Guidolin ancora a secco di vittorie oggi prova a dimenticare le difficoltà passate cercando di battere un Livorno tutt'altro che demotivato


Boeing optimistic on EU-US subsidy talks

The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing voiced optimism its row with European reval Airbus over government subsidies would be resolved in US-European Union negotiations.


Palermo, 18:56 - CALCIO, CHIEVO; DEL NERI: A PALERMO UN PAREGGIO MERITATO

Gigi Del Neri si prende una parziale rivincita sul Palermo, strappando con il suo Chievo un punto im...


Appeals Court Throws Out Andrea Yates Conviction

Andrea Yates' capital murder convictions for drowning her children were overturned Thursday by an appeals court, which ruled a prosecution expert witness gave false testimony at her trial.


Gauloises Fortuna Yamahaâs Valentino Rossi ended the season the way he started it, with yet another win to cap his MotoGP World Championship winning season, his ninth, this time on a sunny, cool afternoon in Valencia, Spain.


Hitting Merit Pay With a Fair-Play Standard

Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.), chairman of the House federal workforce subcommittee, is increasingly skeptical of pay-for-performance systems in the federal government. He's also a little frustrated.


'Continuero' a lottare perche' emerga la verita''


LONDON - A British resort town is deploying extra police during full moons, convinced of a link between the lunar cycle and violence.


Description: Colgate-Palmolive says it will cut more than 4,000 jobs and close a third of its factories worldwide. The company plans to use the savings for advertising and new product development.


Alstom Says EU Carbon-Capture Needs Up to $18 Billion

Bloomberg - Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union's plan for capturing pollution to combat global warming lacks as much as $18 billion in needed funding, according to Alstom SA, the largest coal-fired power plant maker.


Conn. city offers illegal immigrants IDs

This city is becoming the first in the nation to offer identification cards to illegal immigrants, trying to bring them out of the shadows even as many municipalities crack down on them.


Don't expect to hear much talk about farming from the presidential candidates who regularly tour Iowa, one of the nation's premier agriculture states.


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Wide open Oscar race highlights range of favorites

Hollywood award watchers on Monday picked comedy "Little Miss Sunshine" and thriller "The Departed" as clear Oscar front-runners, but cautioned several races remained wide open two weeks ahead of the world's top film awards.


Tech stocks' gradual gains shake off past

With zero fanfare, Internet stocks are emerging as some of the market leaders this year. Even while the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 notched new highs last week, both are left behind by even stronger performances of Internet stocks that investors have loved to hate since the dot-com implosion of 2000.


The verbal attacks Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez launched against President Bush should not affect diplomatic relations between the countries, the U.S. ambassador said Monday.


Man gets life for killing his top Indian politician brother

The younger brother of a man once touted as a future leader of India's main opposition Hindu nationalist party was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for his murder.


Clutch of countries resist Liberia debt relief

Pressure mounted on Sunday on a clutch of mainly developing countries to sign off on debt relief for Liberia held up over how to finance the International Monetary Fund's portion of the deal.


Corporate software maker narrowly tops expectations

LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) -- Oracle shares jumped Wednesday morning after the corporate software giant's quarterly results narrowly outpaced expectations overnight, with strength at its core database operations offsetting declines in its applications business.


Broadway is alive and kicking. And, as a PBS series asserts, it ...

Broadway inspires a morbid fascination. Ever since vaudeville went respectable, a century or so ago, everyone from social critics and city planners to choreographers and doormen has predicted the imminent


Indians, Pakistanis bring hockey fever to Greece

Ahmed Walid hasn't cheered his home team in a stadium for the last seven years so by the end of Pakistan's opening hockey match at the Olympics, he was hoarse.


Notre Dame Academy of Hingham's sixth consecutive MIAA girls' state golf team championship was almost not meant to be.


Knicks Coach Lenny Wilkens insisted Wednesday that there was no cosmic meaning to the seating arrangement for his assistants. This was not a May Day parade at Red


Former Air Force official and Boeing executive Darleen Druyun draws a nine-month term for her role in the 767 refueling tanker contract fiasco.


Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday raised its general obligation bond rating on California to 'A' from 'BBB,' citing an easing of the Golden State's cash crunch.


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Wi-Fi Successor Called High-Speed Hype, for Now

At virtually every turn, Intel  Corp. executives are heaping praise on an emerging long-range  wireless technology known as WiMAX, which can blanket entire  cities with high-speed Internet access.


Shares close higher as Wall St. rebounds; GUS jumps on bid talk

Leading shares closed firmly in positive territory, as US indices rebounded and bid speculation pushed GUS up almost 5 percent.


Path to Tobacco Bill Includes Compromise and Criticism

Health advocates predict that this may be the year tobacco regulation is made law, but many reject some of the billâs provisions.


Yes! It's the USB typing-speed indicator lamp!

Many fingers make light work, etc... If Pitman's typing courses only came with one of these: a Japanese-mase USB lamp that shines with varying intensity and hue according to how fast your fingers are cruising over your keys.â¦


Oracle Gets Nod from PeopleSoft Shareholders

With PeopleSoft stocksholders reportedly tendering some 60 percent of the company's shares, Oracle is pressing forward with its proposed hostile takeover.


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


N.Y. Queen of Mean's possessions up for auction

The queen's possessions are going up for public auction -- the so-called Queen of Mean, the late real estate billionaire Leona Helmsley, that is.


GP Italia: Barrichello vince un GP pieno di emozioni

Rubens Barrichello vince il suo primo Gran Premio della stagione davanti al suo compagno di squadra Michael Schumacher e di fronte al pubblico festante di casa. Un trionfo della Ferrari che e' stata in grado


MP3 Player Sales To Hit $58 billion By 2008

SAN FRANCISCO - In one of those good news, bad news stories, think tank IDC said sales will explode for Apple Computerâs extremely popular iPod music player this decade, but the huge market is attracting several portable jukeboxes based on 1-inch or


Inflammatory Genes Raise Lung Cancer Risk

WEDNESDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Changes in two genes that activate the immune system after tissue damage may increase lung cancer risk, researchers report.


EU ministers are to consider Kosovo's declaration of independence, with members split on how to respond.


McCain, Romney in virtual dead heat in Michigan: poll

Republican Mitt Romney inched into a virtual dead heat with rival John McCain in Michigan hours before voting began in the state's presidential nominating contest, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Tuesday.


Officials seek links in fugitive TB patient case

U.S. officials are looking for any possible link between the lawyer isolated after flying across Europe and the Atlantic with dangerous form of tuberculosis and his father-in-law, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tuberculosis researcher.


Libya AIDS families drop death penalty demand

The families of Libyan children infected with the AIDS virus have dropped demands for the death penalty in the case of six foreign medics on death row in the case, a spokesman said Tuesday.


MEXICO CITY - Officials in northern Mexico are offering rewards to people who kill hordes of rats that dozens of cats could not conquer.


At least 21 people are killed in a fire in a slum in the Bangladeshi port city of Chittagong, police say.


InfoWorld - Separate reports from The 451 Group and Evans Data this week confirm what seems obvious: open-source software is impacting commercial software companies and continues to gain adoption worldwide.


Fresh off yacht, entrepreneur gets second shot

In fall 1999, Bill Southworth happily cashed out of the company he'd started. He took the millions offered to him for half of his stake in HarvardNet, a provider of DSL and hosting services. He built a 57-foot yacht, and named it for his wife, Barbara Ann. The couple blissfully sailed the waters of New England and Eastern Canada, dining ...


Asian Stocks Rise After Oil Drops From Record; Toyota Gains

Asian stocks advanced after oil prices fell from a record Friday in New York, easing concern higher energy costs will damp consumer spending and corporate profits.


Afghan Kidnappers Say Government Agrees Deal

Kidnappers of three U.N. workers in  Afghanistan said on Wednesday the government had agreed to  terms for their release, despite indications from Afghan and  U.S. officials that meeting the militants' demands was  impossible.


US-led forces say they expect several more days of fighting with the remaining Iraqi insurgents in Falluja.


Business & money: House price inflation picked up in April, pushing the cost of an average UK home to Â£209,454, figures show.


Jacob Peterson scored in the 93rd minute to give the Colorado Rapids a 3-3 tie with CD Chivas USA in wet conditions Thursday night.


Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell is due to give evidence at the inquest into her death.


A theme party which appeared to mock African Americans is being investigated by a US university.


Direct Hit By Ivan Could Put City Under Water

NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana storm damage experts say a direct hit by Hurricane Ivan could be very bad for New Orleans. With the city's saucer-shaped topography that dips as much as 9 feet below sea level, there


Pfizer says maraviroc suppresses AIDS virus

Pfizer Inc. said on Tuesday pivotal-stage trials found that adding its experimental HIV drug maraviroc to a regimen of the best-available drugs resulted in twice as many patients achieving suppression of the virus.


Key oil producers vow to expand production

ABU DHABI Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates vowed Sunday to go on expanding their production capacity to deflate record oil prices of above $53 a barrel, and Saudi Arabia, the biggest exporter, said it could bring on 1.5 million barrels a


Reggio Calabria, 19:03 - CALCIO, REGGINA: CONVOCATI PER IL MESSINA

Walter Mazzarri, tecnico della Reggina, ha convocato 18 giocatori per il derby dello stretto in prog...


On Alert for Terror Activity Timed to Disrupt Election, Agencies ...

Terrorism command centers were activated in dozens of states and cities throughout the country on Tuesday because of fears of an election-year attack.


Injury-hit Liverpool turn to rookies for FA Cup

Liverpool are prepared to place their FA Cup destiny in the hands of their youngsters as the Premiership giants tackle a major injury crisis which has engulfed Anfield.


An Electrolux cooker factory in County Durham is to close with the loss of 500 jobs, it is confirmed.


'Con la Finanziaria c'e' bisogno di un messaggio di rigore'


Negli ultimi tre mesi del 2006 la crescita era stata dello 0,8%Il Paese piÃ¹ dinamico del G7 Ã¨ la Gran Bretagna con un +0,7%                                          Ocse, Pil in calo nel primo trimestre +0,6%, Italia fanalino di coda con +0,2%


Potterâs Popularity Holds Up in First-Day Sales

The final book in the Harry Potter series sold a record 8.3 million copies in its first 24 hours on sale in the U.S.


Seven digital picture frames are designed to display and change digital photos, or even treat you to a slide show. Which is right for you?


Nokia unveils 3 new handsets to boost market share

Nokia , the world's largest  mobile phone maker, unveiled three new mobile handsets on  Monday intended to boost its offering of mid-range phones and  help lift its global market share.


SAP reports strong fourth-quarter growth

Beating analysts' expectations and citing strong performance worldwide, SAP released preliminary fourth-quarter financial results on Monday, showing revenue will be about €3.25 billion ($4.8 billion), a rise of 10 percent compared to the same period last year.Fourth-quarter software and software-related services revenue will be about €2.48 billion, an increase of about 13 percent year-over-year, according to SAP.Total revenue for 2007 is expected to grow roughly 9 percent to €10.26 billion. Full-year 2007 software and software-related service revenue is expected to be about €7.44 billion, a jump of around 13 percent over 2006.Analysts polled by Thomson First Call had predicted on average that total fourth-quarter revenue would come in at $4.7 billion.Exchange rates took a toll on SAP's results, for as the dollar weakens against the euro, SAP's U.S. sales are worth less. At constant currency rates, fourth-quarter software and software-related services revenue growth will be about 17 percent year-over-year and total revenue growth will be 13 percent compared to 2006, SAP said.SAP's results were driven by performance across all regions, but the company showed particular strength in the Asia-Pacific-Japan market, it said. Fourth-quarter software and software-related service revenue rose about 27 percent there to €.30 billion and is expected to stand at about €.96 billion for the year, a rise of about 19 percent.SAP estimated fourth-quarter software and software-related service revenue in the EMEA region will be about €1.40 billion, a jump of roughly 13 percent and €3.98 billion for the year, which is also about a 13 percent rise.Growth was slower in the Americas, where software and software-related service revenue rose 7 percent in the fourth quarter to €.78 billion and is expected to be roughly €2.5 billion for the year overall, a year-to-year increase of 9 percent, according to SAP.However, SAP expects its operating margin to fall slightly for 2007, to 26.5 percent, compared to 27.3 percent in 2006. It attributed the decline to investments made in its Business ByDesign ERP suite targeted at the mid-market.SAP plans to provide more details on its 2007 earnings on Jan. 30.


Dutch intelligence agency warns that radical Islam spreading

The Netherlands' intelligence service warned Thursday that radical Islamic ideology is spreading to thousands of young Dutch Muslims through Internet sites and online chat rooms.


Sierra Leone re-imposes a timber export ban, accusing Chinese and other foreign firms of indiscriminate logging.


McCain Leads Romney in Michigan, Huckabee Is Third, Poll Finds

Bloomberg - Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain has opened a lead over rival Mitt Romney in the campaign for Michigan's Jan. 15 primary election, according to a poll released today.


Bulgaria, Ukraine to ease visa requirements BTA web site 30 Sep 04 Sofia, 30 September: Bulgaria and Ukraine will considerably ease the visa issuing procedure for many categories of people, the government press ...


Strong jobs growth bodes well for economy

U.S. employers added 132,000 jobs in June and payrolls rose more strongly than previously thought in April and May, according to a Labor Department report that underlined a strengthening job market.


Each year, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Naval Ambulatory Care Center joins the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Network in providing these eight tips for good mammograms: * Ask to see


L'ex capo della Security Telecom Ã¨ in carcere per il dossieraggio illegale"La dirigenza della societÃ  ordinÃ² i controlli sull'arbitro internazionale"                                             Tavaroli: "Il dossier De Santis fu commissionato dall'Inter"


Bhutto's Husband Wants Fresh Election in Pakistan

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's husband said on Saturday only fresh elections and an end to military rule could lead to a rapprochement between Bhutto's party and President Pervez Musharraf.


DataBank: A Tremor in Shanghai Is Felt Around the World

On Wall Street, stocks had their worst weekly performance since January 2003.


Only at Madison Square Garden does No. 2 fit so perfectly between 11 and 35. It happened Thursday night when the New York Rangers retired Brian Leetch's famous number. They raised a banner next to those of Mark Messier and Mike Richter, the stellar defenseman's teammates on the 1994 Stanley Cup championship team that ended 54 years of waiting.


Glen Johnson KO'ed Roy Jones Jr. in Round 9 of their Saturday fight. For the second time in a row, Jones has been knocked out (previously KO'ed May 15 in the second round by Antonio Tarver).


I have developed a tool to assist in evaluating the effects of BPL on a radio receiving installation. The tool allows you to determine using your own Antenna and receiver installation parameters, the effect that BPL might have on your installation.


Experts struggle to identify Indonesia crash dead

Experts struggled on Thursday to identify bodies badly burned when an Indonesian plane overshot a runway and burst into flames as it landed in the cultural capital of Yogyakarta, killing more than 20 people.


With shareholder concern mounting over the cost of building out its fourth generation WiMAX network, Sprint is reportedly looking for other options to fund the project, the WSJ reports.


Like Martin Scorsese's "After Hours," "Freak Weather" is the story of an accidental journey, a thwarted attempt to return home that turns into a voyage of self-knowledge.


Mega urges ASEAN to accelerate integration

President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged ASEAN economic ministers gathering here for a key annual meeting to formulate ways of accelerating the integration of the region's economies.


Pacific Rim leaders vow antiterror efforts

Pacific Rim leaders pledged yesterday to shore up global security and push ahead with the World Trade Organization's negotiations on lowering global trade barriers.


Greece admits deficit figures were fudged

Greece admitted yesterday that the budget figures it used to gain entry to the euro three years ago were fudged. The Finance Minister, George Alogoskoufis, said


Goldie Hawn says she can't go into Aspen from her nearby ranch because of aggressive paparazzi who pursue her car and stake out her home.


New York would become the first state requiring all addiction treatment programs to help their clients quit smoking under a rule proposed yesterday.


Eating Fruits & Vegetables Won't Lower Cancer Risk

If you thought eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables would lower your risk of developing cancer, think again. Researchers from Harvard have released data from what can only be described as a very controversial study.


Report blames Israel for Lebanon war civilian deaths

Indiscriminate Israeli shelling caused most of the Lebanese civilian deaths in last year's war, the Human Rights Watch organization said on Thursday.


Under fire, under siege: Hard time Sri Lanka style

Besieged by Tamil Tiger artillery fire and surrounded by 40,000 troops in what must be the world's most heavily guarded jail, hard time has taken on a new meaning for jailbirds in north Sri Lanka.


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Handhelds beat shirt cuffs in cheating stakes

0845 and all that Mobile phones can replace anything these days: diary, address book, TV, and radio, and now they are substituting for the scrawled notes on the inside of the cuff which have been so important to a generation of students.â¦


Judge Rules for Oracle in PeopleSoft Bid

A US federal judge on Thursday gave Oracle Corp. a green light to proceed with its hostile bid to take over rival business software maker


Shareholders at Lear Corporation are to vote on a $2.9bn buyout offer from billionaire investor Carl Icahn.


U.S. space shuttle Atlantis breaks orbit for landing

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, California  - The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis fired its rockets to break orbit on Friday and begin a fiery descent through the Earth's atmosphere for a landing in California.


Palestinians Vote in Litmus Test Local Poll

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - 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.


Ex-astronaut Nowak to rely on insanity defense

Former NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak plans to rely on an insanity defense at her trial next month on charges she attacked a rival during the unraveling of a love triangle with fellow ex-astronaut Bill Oefelein, her lawyer said on Tuesday.


LONDON -- The long courtship between EMI Group PLC and Warner Music Group is on again. EMI confirmed Tuesday that it had received an approach from Warner about a possible bid.


Two OPEC members are pledging to increase supply or boost reserves as oil prices spiral higher, according to media reports Sunday.


Diamondbacks, Yankees nearing deal for Johnson

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Yankees reached a tentative agreement yesterday on a deal to send Johnson to the Bronx for pitchers Javier Vazquez and Brad Halsey, catcher Dioner Navarro and $9 million, a baseball official said on condition of anonymity.


Somalia's PM warns Islamists that Ethiopia and Kenya will help his government in case of attack.


Bobcats Fall To Wizards In Inaugural Game

CHARLOTTE, NC -- For the record, Primoz Brezec scored the first basket for the Charlotte Bobcats. Also for the record, the Bobcats lost their first game to the Washington Wizards, 103-96.


Brendan Shanahan became the second big-time forward to say goodbye to the Detroit Red Wings this offseason, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $4 million with the New York Rangers on Sunday.


Blog: Importer requests NHTSA to recall Chinese-manufactured tires after lawsuit investigation reveals defects.


United have no security fears over Roma rematch

Manchester United chief executive David Gill is confident there will be no repeat of the violent scenes that marred his club's victory over Roma last season when the teams clash again in the Champions League.


Roma, 13:42 - CALCIO, MILAN MONDIALE; ABETE: ORGOGLIOSO DI VOI

Il presidente della Figc, Giancarlo Abete, si è complimentato con il Milan per la vittoria ne...


Confused Uganda-DRC border shooting kills 6: U.N.

Six civilians were killed when Ugandan  soldiers opened fire on a Congolese passenger boat on Lake  Albert on Monday, in the latest border flare up between the  Great Lakes neighbors, U.N. officials said on Tuesday.


Ministro Mastella, modernizzare gli Ordini


One of the staunchest opponents of the war in Iraq will be making noise inside the Republican National Convention. Rep. Jimmy Duncan of Tennessee will join other conservative Republicans at Madison Square Garden in New York, calling for four more years and preparing to campaign in his conservative Knoxville district on behalf of President Bush.


Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Steven Gerrard strikes fear into opponents when they see his name on the team sheet. The England midfielder's all-action display inspired his side to victory over Arsenal


Empoli, 20:24 - CALCIO, EMPOLI; BUSCE': CON LA FIORENTINA SAREMO 11 TIGRI

Il centrocampista dell'Empoli Buscè carica l'ambiente in vista della gara di domenica contro ...


Nokia, Siemens to share proposed product plan

In another sign that Nokia and SiemensÂ are confident that theÂ merger of their network equipment divisionsÂ will go through, the companies announced they will start sharing their proposed product portfolio in early February.


Malaysia to form canine anti-piracy unit

Malaysia hopes to obtain special dogs trained in Ireland to sniff out bootlegged DVDs as part of growing efforts to combat movie piracy in a country accused of being among the world's top producers of illegal discs, officials said Wednesday.


By Associated Press  HONOLULU -- Niihau's only school will soon be powered by the sun.  The privately owned island off the west coast of Kauai has only about 160 residents, and it's school is currently powered only by generators.


Dimension Up the 'Creek' with Oz Thriller

Although the Sundance Film Festival doesn't begin until Jan. 20, Dimension Films has already snapped up rights to the low-budget Australian thriller "Wolf Creek," which will make its world premiere at the Park City, Utah event.


US, Chinese officials exchange rebukes over economic policies

BEIJING -- US and Chinese officials clashed publicly on the opening day of strategic economic talks, with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson pushing China to revalue its currency while Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi said Americans do not have a full understanding of the situation.


South Korea sex trade revamps after clampdown

South Korean call girl Lee Hyun-mi faces a tough choice.


Kenyan anti-rendition campaigner missing

The family of a Kenyan Muslim who campaigned against the international transfer of prisoners with alleged terror links said Saturday that he has disappeared.


Remember the fireworks between Mona Singh and Shveta Salve during Sony TV's last year's dance competition "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa"? The battle hots up again as Shveta is ousted by Mona as the anchor of the second season of the show


ROMA - Circa 200 clandestini sbarcati sulle coste siciliane negli ultimi giorni sono stati rimpatriati in Libia dalla Polizia nel corso della mattinata. Gli immigrati sono quasi tutti di nazionalitÃ  egiziana


India begins withdrawing some of its troops from Kashmir -- an important step toward easing long-standing tensions with rival Pakistan over the restive Himalayan region.


BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.Former US Ryder Cup captain Curtis Strange was criticized in 2002 for holding his best players out until the final Sunday singles matches.


Environmentalists hail the Russian parliament's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.


Dell Inc. has stopped selling many computers with processors from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on its Web site, although it will continue selling some through retailers.


Turkey says it will end cooperation in Iraq if the US continues its offensive in the northern town of Talafar.


Warner Bros. Delays Release of 'Alexander'

Warner Bros. film studio has delayed the release of its widely anticipated Oliver Stone film "Alexander" by about three weeks, saying that it wanted to give the movie a better shot at winning Oscars.


Tommy Lee Plays With College Marching Band

LINCOLN, Neb. - Drummer Tommy Lee has played plenty of stadium shows with his band Motley Crue...


Reggio Calabria, 14:15 - BASKET, REGGIO EMILIA: INGAGGIATO VIOLETTE

La Bipop Reggio Emilia ha ingaggiato l'ala-pivot americana Cory Violette, 24 anni, visto in Italia a...


R&B star Usher swept the American Music Awards last night (Nov. 14), winning all four categories in which he was nominated. Other multiple winners included hip-hop duo OutKast with three awards, and singer


Kiefer Sutherland had a bad 24 hours. The dashing star of the TV drama "24" was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor drunken driving early Tuesday while still on probation from a similar 2004 conviction.


Envoy says wants N.Korea action within 3 months

Any steps agreed on by North Korea at talks this week on ending its nuclear arms program should be carried out within three months, but the talks in Beijing won't resolve everything, U.S. envoy Christopher Hill said on Tuesday.


ProSession Golf Software for your Nokia phone

Use your Nokia Nseries phone to film and analyze your golf swing.


Bonolis: Â«A Sanremo vorrei Celentano e FiorelloÂ»

Sono giÃ  cominciati i preparativi per la nuova edizione di Sanremo che partirÃ  tra piÃ¹ di due mesi. In un'intervista a 'Tv Sorrisi & Canzoni', il conduttore Paolo Bonolis ha rivelato di avere giÃ  in mente


Gurinder Chadha's Bride and Prejudice makes its debut at number one on the UK box office chart.


Gateway to repurchase stock from America Online

Computer maker Gateway Inc. Tuesday said it has agreed to repurchase stock held by America Online Inc. for $316 million. AOL, which is a unit of media and entertainment company Time Warner


An investigation was launched yesterday after a journalist posing as a surveyor sparked a security scare at the Queen's official residence in Scotland.


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Bush Criticizes Kerry on Education, Jobs

Campaigning in a swing county in Iowa that he lost four years ago, President Bush criticized Sen. John Kerry on education and jobs Friday, saying the Democrat fails to understand the connection between the two.


Amtrak Infrastructure On Brink, DOT Warns

The national passenger rail service risks a "major point of failure" if infrastructure needs remain unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Transportation warned in a scathing report made public.


Bergamo, 17:42 - CALCIO, ATALANTA; DEL NERI: SCONFITTI MA A TESTA ALTA

Gigi Del Neri non si sente di rimproverare nulla alla sua squadra, che ha incassato la prima sconfit...


A febbraio indice destagionalizzato a 111,7 (era 110,3)


A US soldier has been sentenced to 25 years in jail for the murder of an Iraqi national guard in May, the US military said in a statement.


Once sidelined, Siberia's Tomsk enjoys oil boom

About 1,900 miles east of Moscow  and sitting on a frozen swamp the size of France, the city of  Tomsk has struggled economically since the Trans-Siberian  Railway passed it by at the end of the 19th Century.


Emergency services try to rescue two teenagers trapped in a north Wales quarry.


AT&T Wireless Moves to Sell Canada Asset

AT&T Wireless reached an agreement with Rogers Communications to help sell AT&T Wireless's 34 percent stake in Rogers Wireless Communications Inc.


Tucked inside a $14.4 billion blueprint for the rebuilding of New Orleans is a proposal for a Hurricane Katrina monument on a grand, "Homeric" scale


âItâs Awesome, Baby!â Vitale Has His Voice Back

Dick Vitaleâs health concerns are fading and he is preparing to call Wednesday nightâs Duke-North Carolina game in Chapel Hill, his first broadcast in two months.


Cgia: 48 mld euro mancate imposte, pari a 840 euro a persona


Ukrainian leader wants occupation museum

New KIEV, Ukraine, March 2 Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko says Ukraine should have a Soviet occupation museum just the ones in Georgia, Lithuania and Latvia.Comment


Russia's lower house of parliament, will debate ratification of  the international treaty on climate change.


Beard, Phelps highlight short course swimming field

Olympic medalists will take another bow and several hopefuls for the 2008 Beijing Games will take out some frustrations for the next five days at the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Indianapolis.


EU transport ministers agree to deploy the multi-billion-euro Galileo satellite navigation system for operations starting from 2008.


It is impossible to ensure the safety of imported drugs purchased individually by American consumers, and even a federally run program of bulk importation would pose medical and economic risks


Cerberus to buy United Rentals for $4 bln: report

Cerberus Capital Management is near a $4  billion deal to buy United Rentals Inc. , the largest  equipment rental company by fleet size, for $34.50 a share, the  Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.


Kevin Garnett's abdominal strain and unavailability for tonight's game at the Target Center in Minneapolis has clarified one very important part of Bill Beise's life: The longtime Timberwolves season ticket-holder can resort to his usual day-of-game routine, arriving at his courtside seat, across from the visitors' bench, about five minutes before tipoff.


Several movie studios announced plans Thursday to release a handful of films on high-definition DVD in Europe, continuing the slow rollout of the new format worldwide.


Phelps Wins Third Gold; Romania Wins Team Gymnastics

Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Phelps won his second and third gold medals of the Athens Olympics in the 200-meter butterfly and the 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Romania won the women's artistic gymnastics team gold.


Cubs' Barrett Injured in Clubhouse Fight

Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano and catcher Michael Barrett shove each other in the dugout and fight in the clubhouse Friday, leading to a hospital trip for Barrett.


Valencia, 15:03 - VELA, VUITTON CUP: PARTENZA LUNA ROSSA-NEW ZEALAND POSTICIPATA

L'inizio del quinto match race della finale di Louis Vuitton Cup 2007 di vela, fra Luna Rossa Challe...


By Walter Yost, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.  Jun. 13--The city of Folsom on Tuesday took a major step toward its long-sought goal of moving south of Highway 50, unveiling a detailed plan that would add up to 30,000 residents.


After boxing suffered a one-two punch with knockouts of Oscar De La Hoya and Roy Jones Jr. on successive weekends, Felix Trinidad swept away the devastation in a swift lesson about the battered game's resiliency.


Summary: Ohio Voter Registrations Dispute

THE CHALLENGED: Some 35,000 voter registrations in Ohio have been challenged by the state's Republican Party. They include the homeless, soldiers serving in Iraq and people with post office boxes.


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama padded his campaign fundraising numbers Friday with small-and-big buck events, telling one overflow crowd he'd champion an energy revolution on the homefront and improve America's foreign reputation as president.


Being fit but fat isn't good enough. Excess weight, all by itself, can take years off your life, even if you get plenty of exercise, a study found.


Ukraine Probes Alleged Candidate Poisoning

Ukrainian prosecutors said Wednesday they opened a criminal investigation into the alleged poisoning of a leading candidate in a crucial presidential election scheduled for next month.


McLaren drivers' points are safe, says Ecclestone

McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton will not lose championship points as a result of the "spying" controversy involving their team and Ferrari, according to Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.


Random House, Inc., announced Monday that it was donating $1 million to First Book, a nonprofit organization that has given millions of books to needy children since its founding in 1992.


Libya claimed to have repatriated up to 40,000 illegal immigrants and arrested several people traffickers as the Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi arrived in the capital Tripoli yesterday


Gulf ship incident U.S. "propaganda": Iran speaker

Iran's parliament speaker has dismissed U.S. accusations that Iranian boats aggressively approached three U.S. Naval ships in the Gulf this week as part of a "propaganda campaign" against the Islamic state.


Bird flu silences once bustling HK songbird market

In its heyday, Hong Kong's famous Bird Garden market bustled with shoppers bargaining in Cantonese for exotic birds for sale as pets or for Buddhist rituals.


Just what Alexander Downer was thinking when he declared on radio last Friday that "they could fire a missile from North Korea to Sydney" is unclear. The provocative remark, just days before his arrival yesterday on his second visit to the North Korean ...


FTSE surrenders gains in mid-session trade

London equities ticked higher on Friday, after the the worst sell-off since August left the market looking undervalued at the end of the previous session.


Palm on Wednesday introduced its Treo 680 smartphone — a replacement for the company’s older Treo 650 model. Available initially as an exclusive for Cingular Wireless customers, the new phone costs $199.99 with a new two-year service plan; an unlocked phone that works with almost any GSM service provider costs $399.99 instead.


Brooklyn Haitians Rally Again for Flooded Homeland

s Haiti, battered by a tropical storm, struggles to recover, workers at the Flatbush Haitian Center are raising money to help pay for clean water.


* The Browns, 11-29 at Cleveland Browns Stadium heading into this season, moved to 3-0 at home for the first time in 31 years. * Ohio State, the 2002 national champion, went


Shawn Marion's debut was strong. It just wasn't enough for the Miami Heat to stop Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.


Bad driving is wasting precious motorway space, according to a new study by the RAC Foundation.


Juventus stretches Serie A lead while Roma and Inter play to 3-3 ...

AS Roma and Inter Milan played to a dramatic 3-3 draw in Italian First Division soccer league action Sunday as both lost ground to Juventus, which stretched its overall lead by beating Udinese 1-0.


Kerry assails Bush troop withdrawal plan

Democratic White House hopeful Senator John Kerry warned that President George W. Bush's plan to withdraw 70,000 troops from Europe and Asia would hinder the war on terrorism and embolden North Korea.


US Arrests Two in Hamas Racketeering Case

US officials have arrested two men for allegedly participating in a 15-year racketeering conspiracy to help finance the Palestinian militant group Hamas, the Justice Department said on Friday.


Danish ISP shuts access to file-sharing Pirate Bay

A Danish court has ordered  Denmark-based Internet service provider Tele2 to shut down its  customers' access to the popular file-sharing site Pirate Bay,  Danish IT magazine Computerworld reported on Monday.


Tropical Storm Barry and its remnants gave a much-needed soaking to thousands of acres of burning swamp and timberland in northern Florida and southeastern Georgia.


US Sudan envoy to meet NATO, EU officials in Brussels

The US presidential envoy to Sudan will meet senior NATO and EU officials in Brussels Friday, as Washington mulls possible military action to end violence in the strife-torn region of Darfur, senior US officials said.


While Cornell was hitting from long range, Syracuse simply stole the game. Hakim Warrick had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Syracuse's pressing defense had 11 steals in forcing 17 second-half


Plans by President Bush to announce a withdrawal of up to 30,000 U.S. troops from Iraq by next summer drew sharp criticism yesterday from Democratic leaders and a handful of Republicans in Congress, who vowed to try again to force Bush to accept a more dramatic change of policy.


KABUL, Afghanistan - President Hamid Karzai was officially declared the winner of Afghanistan's first presidential election yesterday, more than three weeks after votes were cast, giving him a five-year mandate to try to steer this country out of a quarter


IBM bundles products, targets smaller businesses

International Business Machines Corp. on   Tuesday unveiled the first in a new line of product bundles   encompassing hardware, software and technical assistance as it   looks to increase its sales to small and medium-sized   companies.


Poland buries Nobel poet amid controversy

Milosz, who won the Nobel Literature Prize in 1980, died on August 14 at the age of 93 at his home in the southern city of Krakow.


Israel's president has strayed from the government line by proposing a halt to construction of a controversial West Bank barrier if a durable ceasefire is reached with the Palestinians.


La decisione del governo Karzai comunicata via e-mail all'ong italianaLe strutture riaprono oggi, con nuovi gestori. "E' l'ultima provocazione"                                            Afghanistan, requisiti gli ospedali di Emergency                                                                                di FRANCESCA CAFERRI


Palermo, 14:56 - CALCIO, PALERMO: CONVOCATI PER LA ROMA

Sono 19 i giocatori del Palermo convocati dal tecnico Francesco Guidolin per la gara di domani sera ...


Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada is pardoned by his successor after being convicted of corruption.


Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer, one of America's most renowned authors, is recovering in a New York City hospital after lung surgery, his editorial assistant said on Wednesday.


Blog: Glaskowsky examines the pros and cons of digital SLRs.


U.S. praises Iran curbs on Sadr militia in Iraq

The U.S. ambassador to Iraq praised Iran on Sunday for helping to curb Shi'ite militia violence in Iraq on Sunday, using some of the warmest language Washington has employed toward its arch foe over Iraq.


UN climate talks in Bali appear to be heading for a compromise deal on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.


Startup to Give San Francisco Second Chance at Free Wi-Fi

Meraki, which has successfully installed mesh networks in six neighborhoods, plans to pick up where Earthlink left off and blanket the whole city with free Wi-Fi coverage by the end of 2008.


There is a part of gamer psychology that is rarely discussed, but incredibly important: We are thrilled by wanton destruction. We need it like a form of food. Commentary by Clive Thompson.


Frena l'inflazione a novembre, che scende ai minimi del '99. La stima provvisoria diffusa oggi dall'Istat sull'indice dei prezzi al consumo all'1,9% chiarisce le incertezze delle cittÃ  campione che ieri avevano


Indagine di Eurobarometro: il nostro paese supera quelli dell'Europa occidentaleI picchi maggiori in Romania. E in pochi credono di correre dei rischi                                          Lavoro nero, Italia al top Compensi fuori busta al 7%


Binge drinking particularly risky for teens

NEW YORK  - A new study suggests that teenagers who binge drink are at risk of a range of adulthood problems, including alcohol and drug abuse, homelessness and jail time.


Movie Review | 'Helvetica': The Life and Times of a Typeface

Overlong but fascinating, Gary Hustwitâs documentary posits Helvetica â a sans-serif typeface developed in 1957.


Bulgaria nurses deal may be near: Libya families

SIRTE, Libya  - A deal to resolve the case of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor sentenced to death for deliberately infecting Libyan children with HIV may be close, the children's families said on Friday.


World XI wins toss and elects to bowl against New Zealand

World XI captain Shane Warne won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand at Westpac Stadium here in the second of three one-day cricket matches organised to raise money for tsunami relief.


World number one Roger Federer of Switzerland whitewashed Gaston Gaudio of Argentina in the opening match of the ATP Masters Cup championships in Houston.


L'ex direttore del Tg1 scioglie la riserva, prenderÃ  il posto di Anna La RosaIl presidente Rai: "Lo slittamento di una settimana Ã¨ un rischio accettabile"                                          Mimum direttore dei servizi parlamentari Petruccioli: "Prossime nomine l'11 ottobre"


Oracle chalked up a key victory Friday in its battle to acquire PeopleSoft, with investors agreeing to sell the suitor 60 percent of PeopleSoft's outstanding shares.


Israel Kills 5, Including 9-Year-Old, in Gaza

JABALYA, Gaza Strip  - Israeli forces thrust into  Gaza's largest refugee camp on Thursday, killing five  Palestinians including a 9-year-old boy, as the army tightened  its grip on the northern part of the coastal strip.


Geo-political shifts likely to influence regional outlook

Business risk is something that anyone involved in commerce has to assess on a daily basis. But last week saw several major shifts in geo-politics that will impact on the outlook for Middle East business in the years to come.


Qantas Not Lifting Fuel Surcharge On Tickets - CEO

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN.AU) isn't ready to lower the fuel surcharge on its tickets although oil prices have retreated from highs, the Australian airline's chief executive Geoff Dixon said Monday.


EU Finance Ministers Debate Loosening Euro Pact

At a meeting in the Dutch coastal resort of Scheveningen, the EUâs finance chiefs discuss ways of reforming the Stability and Growth Pact that guarantees the solid course of Europeâs common currency.


Kiev a sea of orange as opposition masses against government win

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian protesters gathered into the night Monday, taking over Kiev's central square and turning it into a defiant sea of orange flags while denouncing results of an election that handed a bitterly disputed victory to the pro-Russia prime minister.


As they competed Sunday to woo Hispanic voters, Hillary Clinton touted her personal connection to the community while Barack Obama emphasized the intertwined struggles of black and Hispanic Americans.


China Vows to Prevent Taiwan Independence

China's military will crush any major  moves toward independence by Taiwan no matter what the cost,  said a government policy paper released on Monday that accused  Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian of escalating tension.


UPDATE 2-PalmOne posts profit on 62 pct revenue jump

PalmOne Inc. (PLMO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday swung to a profit in its first quarter from a year-earlier loss on a 62 percent jump in revenue, spurred by solid sales


Dell Inc. on Wednesday named Selectron Corp. Chief Executive Mike Cannon to head up the computer company's newly formed global operations division, where he will oversee all manufacturing, procurement and supply chain activities.


Obama says he opposed Iraq war from start

AMES, Iowa  - Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama drew a contrast with rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Iraq war on Sunday and said it was unclear how she planned to end the conflict.


Is "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" for cure or for show?


Crosby's Status Uncertain After Reexamination

The Penguins won't know for at least a few more days how long star center Sidney Crosby will be out of their lineup with a high ankle sprain.


Gordon Brown backs the ex-head of the RUC, after damning comments about the police over Omagh.


Red Hat hit by security-update email scam

Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a security@redhat.


Israeli air strike near Palestinian PM's home

Israel carried out an air strike near the Gaza residence of Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas on Friday, but insisted he was not the target.


GoodLink adds support for smartphones, Wi-Fi

This fourth priority's main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.


Hanno votato in 601: 326 voti a favore, 275 i contrari


The cellphone world, dominated by giant telecommunications corporations, is colliding head-on with the Internet, where hackers abound and a good idea can grow into a Google -- spawning a full-fledged mobile media industry.


On a golf course where Stephen Leaney said there were no easy holes, he had a simple explanation for how he wound up atop the leaderboard Friday at the PODS Championship. "I've probably holed more putts than anyone," Leaney said.


Several outbreaks of ciguatera fish poisoning have been confirmed in consumers who ate fish harvested in the northern Gulf of Mexico, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday


Most everyone has heard the famous quote attributed to the infamous bank robber Willie Sutton. When the legendary thief was arrested in 1952, he was asked by a reporter why he decided to make a career of robbing banks.


Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country's existing business inquiries and tax probes should not be seen as a threat to other companies.


Fannie Mae to sell $6.0 billion in bills

Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US home funding company, said on Monday it plans to sell $4.5 billion of three-month benchmark bills due Dec. 29, 2004


As European leaders came together on Friday for the first time since the American elections, Britain's prime minister, Tony Blair, urged them to adjust to the "reality


Dutch Professor Gets Swedish Science Prize

A Dutch professor became the first recipient of a new Swedish science prize in the field of medical education research, the awarding body said Monday.


Late rally keeps Sonics' win streak alive

Having allowed 71 points at halftime, down 16 headed into the fourth quarter and with their five-game winning streak hanging in the balance, the Seattle Sonics somehow summoned the strength for an improbable comeback in the final frame.


Utilities tap broadband-over-power-line technology

Utilities view broadband over power line (BPL) services not only as an enabler of new revenue but as a benefactor of internal operations as well.


U.S. Military Helicopter Crashes in Central Texas

A U.S. military Black Hawk helicopter  crashed in foggy weather in central Texas on Monday and there  was no information available about injuries or deaths for the  seven people on board, a military spokeswoman said.


Closers at Forefront of Interleague Play

One closer was back, a second shut the door in a tight matchup in the Bay Area and two more had very different outcomes in the Subway Series.


Comment is free: Zoe Williams: Clunky bikes and stiff deposits seem a funny way to start a cycling scheme


La Chiesa fa molto per aiutare le popolazioni


Trade organization slaps sanctions on American exports Clash over ...

WASHINGTON - The World Trade Organization imposed penalties yesterday on US exports ranging from apples to textiles, escalating a trade dispute the Bush administration has struggled to defuse by unsuccessfully urging Congress to repeal legislation aimed


ABC Releases Hoy Audit for 12 Months Ending September 2003

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a report released today, the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) confirmed that Hoy New York's circulation for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2003 was


Today, in that back-to-school spirit, we have homework for you. Yeah, we know, everybody wants something this time of year, but we're the good guys, remember?


Over Pataki Veto, Minimum Wage to Rise to $7.15

Republicans in the State Senate forced through a measure to gradually raise the minimum wage by $2 to $7.15 an hour by January 2007.


Germany's Deutsche Post AG said  losses at its U.S. express and logistics business will be 200  million euros ($246.1 million) greater than expected this year,  sending its shares down over 4 percent.


Clinton Recovering From Quadruple Bypass

Former President Clinton is proving to be a surprisingly "patient patient" as he recovers from quadruple heart bypass surgery, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday. But his doctors haven't yet cleared him to hit the campaign trail for fellow Democrat John Kerry.


The coroner in the inquest of teenager Shafilea Ahmed has said he believes she was murdered.


A man charged with the murder of 14-year-old Danielle Beccan is remanded in custody.


German court won't extradite ex-SS guard

A German court has blocked the extradition to Denmark of a former member of the Nazi SS wanted in the Scandinavian country for the assassination of a journalist in 1943, it said Monday.


Alltel Corp. reported Tuesday that profits from its wireless business rose as it built sales and added customers in its fourth quarter, but overall earnings slid 12 percent, showing the effect of Alltel's spinoff of its traditional phone business.


Thanks in part to the Gulf Stream, palm trees survive the winter in southwestern England and the fjords of Norway never freeze. Here's how it works:


Scotland's World Cup qualification campaign began disappointingly as they were held to a goalless Hampden Park draw by Slovenia.


Gruppo di 5 osservatori, altri potrebbero partire a breve


Il presidente dell'Inter Facchetti dopo la prima vittoria in campionato: "Per il brasiliano non ci sono piÃ¹ parole, Nicolas ha reagito bene dopo il gol di Budan". MILANO, 23 settembre 2004 - Pinetina chiusa


Drug Files Show Maker Promoted Unapproved Use

Eli Lilly pushed Zyprexa, a drug for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as a treatment for older patients with dementia, according to marketing materials.


English Premiership outfit Reading edged out French side Lyon 1-0, while Argentina's River Plate beat Japan's Shimizu S-Pulse by the same score in Monday's Peace Cup action in South Korea.


R. Kelly Sues Jay-Z for Alleged Pepper Spray Attack

It looks like the "Best of Both Worlds" tour has become the war of the worlds, as a feud has erupted between headliners Jay-Z and R. Kelly, and now Kelly is suing his former stage-mate for orchestrating a pepper spray assault on him, Friday night.


Combinazione: 16-38-40-69-84-90 Jolly 60 Superstar 14


The dollar, whose weakness has been fueled by concern over the US trade and budget deficits, hit a new low against the euro, which rose to $1.3335 yesterday. In late New York trading, the euro eased back to $1.3280, below its intraday high but still above Monday's late rate of $1.3273.


After getting edged for its first Rose Bowl berth in 46 years, fourth-ranked California had hoped to end its season on a high note but instead played poorly in a 45-31 loss to No.


Ricky Gervais to pen script for 'The Simpsons'

Ricky Gervais, the creator of the popular British comedy The Office, has been invited to write an episode of The Simpsons, the long-running animated series.


Cagliari, 19:17 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI: NESSUN RICORSO CONTRO SQUALIFICA CURVA

Il Cagliari non farà ricorso contro la chiusura della Curva Nord, decisa dal giudice sportivo...


Vertice della maggioranza definisce le candidature. Monaco sfiderÃ  Errani in Emilia, Latronico candidato in Basilicata                                          Regionali, accordo nella Cdl "Bocchino correrÃ  in Campania"


AOL to disband access subscriptions unit

AOL will disband its business unit that handled access subscriptions and give product managers more autonomy over designing services for consumers as the company increases its emphasis on generating advertising revenue.


Obama takes narrow lead over Clinton in Nevada

RENO, Nevada  - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took a small lead over rival Hillary Clinton in Nevada ahead of Saturday's caucus, according to a poll released on Monday.


Stimulus plan called not much help to consumers

Retail stocks fell on Thursday as analysts said a proposed $150 billion U.S. economic stimulus package aimed at averting a recession will provide little relief for struggling retailers and cash-strapped consumers.


Sterling gets boost from Federal Reserve chief's comments

Sterling hovered close to a fresh 26-year high of 2.0547 dollars after Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke said the US economy is maintaining a "moderate" expansion pace despite a housing slump that will drag on growth into next year.


Standards Group Rejects Microsoft's E-Mail Authentication Plan

The Internet Engineering Task Force has nixed Microsoft's Sender ID proposal because of patent concerns. By Thomas Claburn. The Internet Engineering Task Force, an international standards organization, has


It's sort of a mushy number, but Apple said Monday that it thinks 250,000 of the 1.4 million iPhones sold so far were bought with the intention of unlocking them from AT&T's network.


MB: Well, my cycling career started at the so called "Little Course de la Paix", a cycling series for the 6- to 12-year-old. I grew up in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), the eastern part of ...


Hip-hop duo OutKast and R&B sensation Usher shared top honors on Thursday, scooping a combined five prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome which was broadcast to millions of viewers worldwide.


Stocks edged higher on Thursday after data showed an unexpected rise in sales of new homes in September, while earnings from tech companies Motorola Inc  and EMC Corp  helped eased worries about third-quarter profits.


Company recalls beef patties sold in New England

Fairbank Farms, a U.S. ground beef producer, said on Wednesday it is voluntarily recalling beef patties sold to Shaw's Supermarkets in New England because of concerns about bacterial contamination.


A perfect storm of political peril, unless...

The extended train wreck that has been American-dominated Iraq is winding its way toward a decisive intersection: the national elections scheduled for Jan. 30, 2005, where voters will be asked


Struggling to be heard Germany will end Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) next year after a ten years experiment. Public radio stations demanded another â¬180m to keep it going, but the independent commission responsible for the allocation of licence fees says it is over.â¦


Software giant Microsoft rings up multibillion dollar profit gain

REDMOND, United States : The world's biggest software company, Microsoft Corp, said that its first quarter profits swelled to 2.9 billion dollars as consumers and businesses pumped up demand for new computers.


Microsoft released the second version of its Windows Live Mobile Search application on Friday, including some new features for both the standalone and Web-based versions of the client.


RGV: Aishwarya  is doing Sarkar 2 with Abhishek

Cutting down  speculation  that Aishwarya Rai is having "second  thoughts" about  doing Sarkar 2, Ram Gopal Varma gives detail on his "first sequel ever" .


IBM to acquire NovusCG, a storage technology provider.


Hamas scores at the ballot box in challenge to Fatah

Hamas declared itself a significant political force after West Bank local election results were announced yesterday. It was the first time the Islamic movement, branded a terrorist


New $8.8B tender offer requires removal of poison pill

LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) - Oracle Corp. on Monday raised its hostile bid for rival PeopleSoft to $8.8 billion, calling the bid its "best and final offer," as CEO Larry Ellison raised the stakes in a 17-month takeover


SideStep targets young adults with TripUp acquisition

Blog: Travel search site SideStep acquieres travel social network TripUp


Judge rejects bid to remove Michael Jackson prosecutor

SANTA MARIA, CA. (Michael Jackson Fans Website) - Michael Jackson's lawyer urged a California Judge Rodney Melville yesterday to remove the prosecutor from his case.


Existing home sales up nationally, locally

Sales of existing homes were up both nationally and in Lee County in November, according to statistics released today. Meanwhile, the median price for a single-family home also continued to rise both locally and nationally.


Niente immagini su Al Jazeera, Procura Roma acquisisce video


PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) - The Philadelphia Eagles showed their confidence in Sheldon Brown on Thursday, signing the cornerback to a six-year contract extension.


DaimlerChrysler to slash 13,000 jobs at Chrysler

German-US auto giant DaimlerChrysler has said it planned to axe 13,000 jobs at its loss-making Chrysler subsidiary as part of a broad restructuring plan aimed at returning the US unit to profitability by 2009.


Tom Cruise is the first foreign star to be honoured in Tokyo's walk of fame, while Godzilla will get a star in Hollywood.


Karzai victory almost sealed, opposition awaits inquiry

KABUL : With more than half the ballots in Afghanistan's presidential election counted and outright victory virtually assured for incumbent Hamid Karzai, attention has turned to when the winner can be declared and how opposition candidates will react.


L'ex Cdl attacca il ministro dell'Economia sul caso Speciale e Pieroni"Meglio per lui se si dimette". Rifondazione: "Ci sono stati errori"                                          Centrodestra contro Padoa-Schioppa "Ecco la nostra mozione di sfiducia"


Palermo, 18:19 - CALCIO, PALERMO; GUIDOLIN: PRANDELLI UOMO PICCOLO

Il tecnico del Palermo Francesco Guidolin arrabbiatissimo con il suo collega della Fiorentina Prande...


Chidambaram says possible to raise GDP growth to 7-8 pct

Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said on Friday it was possible to raise average economic growth to 7-8 percent in the next 12 years and the country was set to become an economic superpower.


The crowded field of early candidates has created a traffic jam of titles, from the rags-to-riches memoir to the earnest political manifesto.


Art Howe's future as the Mets manager has been the subject of scrutiny for weeks. The idea that Howe might not survive the season, let alone the remaining two years


"Ben X" honored at Montreal film festival

"Ben X," Belgian director  Nic Balthazar's portrait of a mildly autistic boy bullied at  school, took top honors at the 31st annual Montreal World Film  Festival, which wrapped Monday.


Three Indian explorers have recovered more than 100 fossilized eggs of dinosaurs in a remote area in a central Indian state, a news report said Monday.


Impianto di Somma Vesuviana posto sotto sequestro


Major Assault Sought on Childhood Obesity

Stemming the obesity epidemic in children will require an all-out assault not dissimilar to the antismoking campaign of the last four decades, a US expert panel said Thursday.


Chicago Jury with Winfrey Delivers Guilty Verdict

Oprah Winfrey and 11 fellow jurors on Wednesday found a 27-year-old Chicago man guilty of murder, and the billionaire TV talk show host described the three-day trial as the saddest experience of her life.


Warrant against Uma violates Constitution: Swami

CHENNAI: The Janata party Monday said the non-bailable warrant and the case against Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharati was 'violative of the Constitution'.


The iPhone's camera is an unexpected plus

Blog: The iPhone's camera in action, shots of life in San Francisco and some thoughts


'Rischia di dare colpo di grazia alla compagnia moribonda'


Traumatic Hurricane Season Draws to Close

One of the most traumatic hurricane seasons in Florida history officially ended Tuesday with Gov. Jeb Bush calling the occasion a time for "reflection and celebration."


Milano, 15:30 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: "LA CHAMPIONS NON E' IL CAMPIONATO

Roberto Mancini non s'illude di trovare in Europa la strada spianata come in Italia. Avverte la sua ...


The Final Word on Dianaâs Death (Donât Bet on It)

A British police inquiry concluded that allegations of murder in a 1997 Paris car crash are unfounded.


Dopo aver violato il codice della strada collezionandoinnumerevoli effrazioni Ã¨ stato fermato, evitando l'arresto                                          Perde 86 punti della patente in un giorno solo Ã¨ successo ad un pensionato di Pordenone


Arsenal boss Wenger impressed by sleek Bentley

Blackburn's David Bentley has the chance to confirm his status as one of the Premier League's rising stars on Monday by denting Arsenal's title challenge but Arsene Wenger has no regrets about selling the England winger.


Archaeologists unveil new tombs in Egypt

Archaeologists unveiled the tombs Tuesday of a pharaonic butler and a scribe that have been buried for more than 3,000 years — proof that Egypt's sands still have secrets to reveal.


By SETH BORENSTEIN  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery woke up to The Beatles on Sunday, their first morning in space, where the first order of business will be to make sure their ship wasn't damaged during launch.


Iowa Dems declare neutrality in caucuses

Iowa Democrats declared on Saturday the party would remain neutral in the state's leadoff presidential caucuses in 2008 even though popular Gov. Tom Vilsack is seeking the nomination.


US retail sales surge in December, helped by a big rise in car sales as dealers bring in new offers to boost business.


Two weeks after the death of his father, and one week after taking bereavement leave from the Knicks for the second time, Stephon Marbury practiced with the team and will play Monday night at Madison Square Garden.


McNabb throws four more touchdowns in ninth victory

Putting the teams' records aside, quarterback Donovan McNabb knew this would not be an easy game to win. McNabb studied the films and he knew Washington would come with a defense that would


Bergamo, 19:45 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: UN MESE DI STOP PER COSTINHA

L'Atalanta dovrà fare a meno per un mese di Costinha. Il portoghese si è sottoposto ad...


U.S. chain store retail sales fell for the second week in a row, with customers mostly just window shopping, a report said on Tuesday.


Three new $1m awards for scientific endeavour are announced at the British Association festival in York.


Woolmer toxicology tests inconclusive: analyst

Toxicology tests on Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer showed conflicting results as to whether he had ingested poison, a Jamaican forensic analyst told the inquest into Woolmer's death here on Friday.


Virgin is one of four firms battling it out for the New Cross Country rail franchise.


NEW YORK Oct. 4, 2004 - US stocks are seen sharply higher at the open Monday as investors remain upbeat about the outlook for economic and corporate profit growth.


Donovan McNabb and the Eagles are trying to reach the Super Bowl after three consecutive losses in the N.F.C. title game.


Shares in drug giant AstraZeneca fall after a US medical panel recommends that regulators reject its new drug Exanta.


I medici: ha ingerito una sostanza tossica

PALERMO - Ancora un giovane avvelenato da un prodotto alimentare. E' accaduto a Palermo dove un ragazzo di 17 anni, Mirko C., che abita nel quartiere Malaspina, Ã¨ caduto in coma dopo aver mangiato un pacchetto di patatine.


Malaria vaccine breakthrough, may protect children from infection ...

For the first time ever it seems that a new malaria vaccine can protect children from infection and death from malaria, say scientists who are conducting a large scale malaria vaccine trial in Mozambique.


Kashmiris rally on 57th anniversary of Indian âinvasionâ

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-controlled Kashmir - Thousands of people in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir demonstrated Wednesday to mark the âblack dayâ 57 years ago when India deployed troops in the Himalayan region.


Blog: Underground sites fuel interest in breaking Apple's mobile security.


The Royal Opera House bought its own DVD recording and distribution company, purchasing Opus Arte for $11.3 million in an agreement announced Wednesday.


âA Walk to Beautifulâ is a complex and quietly devastating indictment of chauvinist societies.


Kid Rock cited for fight during MTV awards

Police in Las Vegas have cited  musician Kid Rock for misdemeanor battery in connection with a  weekend scuffle between him and rocker Tommy Lee at the MTV  Video Music Awards in Las Vegas.


Andy Murray saw something in his players that caught him by surprise. The St. Louis Blues won their fourth consecutive game, 5-4 in a shootout against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. However, after the game, Murray's players weren't in a celebratory mood.


Jive Software's suite is designed to let employees share documents, write blogs and discuss topics of interest in forums.


M.I.T. Makes Yale Provost First Woman to Be Its Chief

Susan Hockfield, a 53-year-old neuroscientist, is the first woman and the first person from the life sciences to achieve the presidency.


The US House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to overhaul the intelligence services.


Tooth and nail: Pierce, C's bite Blazers at buzzer

With a little more than 34 seconds to go last night, Portland's Ruben Patterson brought his left forearm down across Paul Pierce [news]'s face in rebound traffic, bringing major pain to Pierce's surgically repaired mouth.


Poll: Obama makes big gains among blacks

Sen. Hillary Clinton has lost a large amount of support among African-Americans, with a majority of black Democrats now supporting Sen. Barack Obama, according to a new poll out Friday.


US breathes sigh of relief over quiet hurricane season

Americans breathed a sigh of relief at the official end of an uncommonly quiet Atlantic hurricane season, a year after record-setting 2005 saw the US Gulf Coast ravaged by the Hurricane Katrina mega-storm.


Senate Reaches Agreement on Corporate Tax

The Senate, after a weekend of behind-the-scenes negotiations, struck a deal to allow passage of a sweeping corporate tax bill and spending measures for disaster relief and homeland security.


The Washington area endured a quarter century of mediocre golf, lackluster finishes and a quagmire of logistics - and for plugging along for so long, D.C. has been rewarded with Tiger Woods.


Independent Republican election candidate Gerry McGeough is due in court on an attempted murder charge.


A murder investigation begins after a man is shot dead and three others are wounded in Manchester.


Elton John is set to marry longtime boyfriend David Furnish


Berners-Lee takes professorial chair at Southampton University

The man recognised as the inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, is to begin work on the next version of the web at University of Southampton, where he has been appointed a professor.


In Putinâs Russia Gazprom is by no means a mere natural monopoly, nor a newly established ministry for oil and gas. Gazprom is an instrument of public administration just like the pro-Kremlin United Russia


DALLAS - Ron Price, a Dallas school board member, has asked the City Council to look at strenghtening a law to go after people who wear baggy pants and expose their underwear.


Berlino, 23:07 - CALCIO, COPPA GERMANIA: WERDER BREMA ELIMINATO NEGLI OTTAVI

Risultati degli ottavi di finale della Coppa di Germania: Hoffenheim (D2) - Rostock (D1)           2...


The nationâs largest garbage hauler said its fourth-quarter profit rose 26 percent on tax benefits and the sale of some operations, though higher fuel prices cut into income.


Lehman Maintains the Magic, Trails Baird by One at Disney

The six-foot birdie putt slid past the cup, a rare miss these days by Tom Lehman. He still was only one shot out of the lead yesterday in the Funai Classic, which is no longer a rarity.


RIFORME: CALDEROLI, DA CIAMPI NESSUN RICHIAMO

(AGI) - Roma, 16 set. - "Il Capo dello Stato mi ha precisato che nel discorso di ieri non c'era nessun riferimento ne' richiamo al testo di riforma costituzionale in discussione alla Camera". Lo ha detto il


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Friday told hundreds of anti-abortion activists that his conversion to their cause is genuine as he sought to fend off rivals' criticism that he's inconsistent on the issue.


Brisbane, 14:54 - CALCIO, AMICHEVOLI: AUSTRALIA-PARAGUAY 1-1

Australia e Paraguay hanno pareggiato 1-1 in un'amichevole organizzata dalla Federazione australiana...


Italy votes on massive constitution reform

Italians began voting Sunday on constitutional changes that proponents say would increase stability in a country known for its revolving-door governments.


The risk of dogs and children being given votes could be cut by changing how people register to vote, says a watchdog.


Astronaut in kidnap-murder case returns to Houston

A U.S. space shuttle astronaut accused of trying to kidnap and murder a romantic rival for a fellow astronaut arrived back in Houston on Wednesday after she was freed on bail in Florida.


Wal-Mart, Retailers' November Sales Slow as Gas Prices Rise

Sales at US retailers including Wal- Mart Stores Inc. probably slowed in November, the start of the holiday shopping season, as rising energy prices curbed consumer spending.


Merck and Schering-Plough get together again.


I soci aumentati del 4,9% e 1.210 nuovi assunti


U.S. crude falls more than $4 on economic worries

U.S. crude dropped more than $4 on  Tuesday to its lowest level since early December on worries  that a possible U.S. recession would slow demand from the  world's largest energy consumer.


BOGOTA, Colombia  - Six people were hurt and two  hospitals evacuated after a strong earthquake shook a large  part of western Colombia on Monday, the government said.


Roundup: Arizona, in Separate Deals, Acquires Haren and Trades Valverde

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired the All-Star pitcher Dan Haren from Oakland and traded closer JosÃ© Valverde to Houston in separate deals involving 12 players Friday.


Insults, charges fly in legislative races

To hear it from the political ad-makers and party officials, Kentucky voters have a clear choice in the state's US Senate race: a mentally-impaired


UAW Leaders Hit the Shop Floor To Lobby Workers on Chrysler Deal

The clash over a controversial new labor contract at Chrysler has moved to the factory floor in suburban Michigan, where union officials fanned out this week trying to persuade their members to vote yes.


Actor Heath Ledger was found dead in  his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday, possibly of a drug  overdose, New York City police said.


US Didn't Have Enough Troops in Iraq: Bremer

The former civilian head of the American occupation of Iraq says the United States didn't have enough troops in Iraq immediately following the ouster of Saddam Hussein -- and "paid a big price'' for it.


Lloyds TSB wins a second county court case against a customer trying to reclaim overdraft charges.


Irish industry groups react to Budget 2007

R&D help, seed funding Reaction to the Budget from technology and business organisations has been largely positive although inadequate funding for IT in schools is a concern.â¦


Microsoft SP2 release delayed by security threats within pack

In a series of continuing twists, Microsoft has now announced that their Internet release of Service Pack 2 will be delayed in light of serious complaints from current users who have installed it.


Commissario su ipotesi che Governo possa avere potere veto


Best Practices in Lifecycle Management: Comparing KACE, Altiris, LANDesk, and Microsoft SMS

Compares the KBOX family of appliances from KACE with leading competitors Altiris, LANDesk, and Microsoft. It explains key best practices in lifecycle management, uses these as a framework for functional comparison, and includes a cost comparison to determine overall solution value.


An academic cheating scandal could leave Florida State without many top players when they play Kentucky in the Music City Bowl.


'Star Chic', la linea di moda creata con Federica de Pompeis


Accusati di aver organizzato vari attacchi kamikaze


Da pattugliatore della Marina a sud di Lampedusa


InfoWorld - Lawson Software continues to broaden its relationship with close partner IBM as the midmarket applications vendor Monday announced plans to enter the hosting market and use more of IBM's middleware.


Under-the-radar group's $9.3 billion bid wins Yukos

The future of the Russian oil industry took an unexpected turn Sunday when a previously unknown investment group won an auction for the main production assets of embattled oil company Yukos.


ROME -- An earthquake in northern Italy overnight damaged scores of buildings and scared people out of their homes. The quake measured 5.2 and was felt in Milan, Turin, Genoa and Venice.


SEPTA to Operate Regular Market-Frankford Line Service During the Next Two Weekends

PHILADELPHIA, June 27  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SEPTA will operate regular Market-Frankford Line service this weekend (Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1) to accommodate passengers traveling during the July 4th holiday weekend.  Regular service will also operate the weekend of July 6-8.


Michael Vaughan believes he was destined to return with a century against West Indies at Headingley.


Mexico cable TV industry warns government on Telmex

Mexico's cable TV industry urged  the government on Sunday not to give television rights to the  country's largest fixed-line telephone firm Telmex without  first negotiating lower phone call rates for rival companies.


Security forces keep Sudan capital under iron grip

KHARTOUM, Sept 26  -- Sudanese security forces maintained a clampdown on the capital Khartoum on Sunday after a reported coup attempt which the opposition dismissed as a ploy to divert attention from the Darfur crisis and an excuse to crush


Hedgehogs and house sparrows are on an updated list of species and habitats which need protection.


Andre Agassi got past big-serving Max Mirnyi 7-6 (5), 6-3 Tuesday to reach the third round at the Madrid Masters.


Very early rehab promising for stroke patients

NEW YORK  - Starting rehabilitation within 24 hours after a person has a stroke appears to be safe and beneficial, Australian researchers report in the medical journal Stroke.


Nokia and Vodafone link on mobile Java standards

Nokia and Vodafone have begun a mobile service architecture initiative to help define the next generation of mobile Java standards.


Napoli, 18:49 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; CANNAVARO: HO VISTO UNA SQUADRA REATTIVA

Paolo Cannavaro è il ritratto della ritrovata fiducia del Napoli dopo la qualificazione con i...


'Barbershop' Actor's Rape Charge Dismissed

State prosecutors will not pursue rape charges against "Barbershop" and "Kangaroo Jack" actor Anthony Anderson and a film director, who had charges against them dismissed by a judge last fall.


Symantec's 'Hamlet' becomes 'Endpoint Protection'

Corporate antivirus no longer a tragedy? Vision 2007 Symantec is cracking open the lid today on a gumbo of acquired security technologies which will replace its current business security software, Symantec AntiVirus.â¦


Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER Takes Flight

SEATTLE, Sept. 5  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The newest member of the Boeing  Next-Generation 737 airplane family took to the skies over Washington state Friday on its maiden flight.  Painted in the Boeing blue-and-white livery, the 737-900ER (Extended Range) took off at 9:21 a.m.


A CAUTION PRECAUTION Avoid Overusing Ice-Melt Products: Ice-Melting Products Make the Sidewalk Safer, but They Also Can Be Harmful to Pets, Plants and Concrete.

By Lisa Gutierrez, The Kansas City Star, Mo.  Jan. 31--The good and the bad news on those chemical deicing products you throw down on your sidewalk?   Yes, they'll burn up the ice for you.


A Tennessee elk and bison ranch and a national deer farmers' group are challenging Kentucky's law banning deer or elk from being transported into the state.


State insurer a bargain for the Cape and islands

The price of home insurance on Cape Cod and the tony islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket is soaring, but thousands of homeowners are being insulated from the price shocks by a state regulatory system originally set up to protect low-income residents of inner-city neighborhoods.


Cisco's Nexus Forms Core of Data-Center Drive

Cisco is set to unveil a data-center networking platform that  could take the place of switches that link servers as well as  Fibre Channel devices.


Microsoft Does Well On Server-Software Sales

Microsoft said last week that its first-quarter net income rose 11% and revenue 12% because of strong server-software demand and steady sales of PCs that run its products.


Conservapedia is the web's go-to reference for conservative Christians, but for everyone else it's one of the biggest laughs on the net. By Michael Calore.


The Bakery: Eight New Items (Components, Tutorials & Helpers)

The Bakery (the CakePHP repository) has posted a few new things recently with topics ranging from Javascript helpers to new behaviors. Here's the latest:   JSMin Helper Compress and cache javascript Yahoo weather component Using JpGraph Protip Helper Breadcrumb helper Showing a text excerpt around multiple keywords ConditionalValidation behavior CakeSWXPHP   As always, you can find these and lots more great CakePHP-related content over on The Bakery.


Three Bush Officials Probed in Boeing Tanker Deal

The Justice Department is reviewing  the actions of three top administration officials over a $23.5  billion Air Force plan to acquire 100 Boeing Co. tankers,  documents obtained by Reuters Tuesday show.


SALVO, North Carolina  - Olympic 100 meters champion Justin Gatlin has been banned for four years for a 2006 positive test for testosterone, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Tuesday.


In Writers Strike, Signs of Internal Discontent Over Tactics

Some writers wonder whether the guildâs militant tactics are actually doing more damage than good.


Following the so-called 'bus brawl' involving Patrick Vieira and Bisan Lauren in Norway in midweek, Arsene Wenger predicted his table-topping team would face another scrap against London neighbours Charlton.


All that glitters hasn't been gold for MSNBC

Glitzy cable news network vows to be patient as it hopes recent viewership gains continue. By Kevin D. Thompson. SECAUCUS, NJ -- When you first walk into MSNBC's massive 5,600-square-foot studios, you're not


Atene, 18:12 - SCHERMA, CDM SCIABOLA MASCHILE: IACOMETTI SETTIMO AD ATENE

Settimo posto per Luca Iacometti nella prova individuale di Coppa del Mondo di Atene. Dopo aver supe...


Wells Fargo & Co.  and U.S. Bancorp , two of the largest U.S. banks, on Tuesday both said third-quarter profit rose 12 percent.


Chinese Success Story Chokes on Its Own Growth

Few cities have created wealth faster than Shenzhen, China, but the costs of its phenomenal success stare out from every corner.


Israeli embassy evacuated in Australian capital

The Israeli embassy in Australia's capital Canberra was evacuated on Wednesday after the discovery of a suspicious package containing white powder, a spokesman told Reuters.


Congress gave final approval Tuesday to a free trade agreement with Oman, ending months of debate over a deal that will have few economic effects but came to stand for growing differences over U.S. trade policy.


With Lindsay Davenport and Jennifer Capriati tumbling out the door on the heels of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, the final weekend of the US Open will be closed to home-grown players, something


Judge lets Blockbuster anti-trust suit proceed

A federal judge in San Francisco on  Tuesday allowed video rental giant Blockbuster Inc to go  forward with anti-trust claims against online rival Netflix  Inc, which has sued Blockbuster for alleged patent violations.


Jones continues challenge of Conte's credibility

SAN FRANCISCO  - A lawyer for sprinter Marion Jones challenged Victor Conte to take a lie detector test to back up his claim that he supplied performance enhancing drugs to the three-time Olympic champion.


Darfur Peace Talks Seek to Break Deadlock

ABUJA, Nigeria Oct 25, 2004 - Sudan's government and rebels met Monday to try to break a deadlock over key security issues holding up the signing of an accord to grant humanitarian organizations wider access to hundreds of thousands of refugees of the


Canadian UN resolution protests deteriorating human rights in Iran

OTTAWA (CP) - Canada has tabled a resolution at the UN General Assembly protesting deteriorating human rights in Iran.


Adidas-Salomon AG, the world's second- biggest athletic apparel maker, filed a lawsuit accusing clothing company Abercrombie & Fitch Co.


American Airlines reports large loss in third quarter

AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines -- the biggest air carrier in the United States, reportedon Wednesday a big loss of 214 million US dollars in the third quarter of this year and warned of worse scenarios ahead.


Lovely Ukranian model Olga Kurylenko will be the next James Bond girl.


The city's top prosecutor's office got Paris Hilton jailed for violating probation by driving with a suspended license and then condemned her early release.


Family of shot Brazilian ask for police to be charged

The family of a Brazilian electrician mistakenly shot dead by British anti-terrorist police last year has urged an appeal court to force prosecutors to charge the officers involved in his killing.


World number one Vijay Singh has had to withdraw from this week's WGC-American Express Championship in Kilkenny, Ireland, after becoming a victim of Hurricane Jeanne.


Sublimity claims a surprise victory in the Champion Hurdle after holding off fellow Irish challengers Brave Inca and Hardy Eustace.


Singh a good poet, Mush good at mathematics

NEW YORK: Urdu couplets and nostalgic nuggets marked the first meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and General Pervez Musharraf, according to inside accounts of their tete-e-tete.


Halliburton, the big oil services conglomerate headed by Dick Cheney between his stints as defense secretary and vice president, is again drawing embarrassing headlines over the lucrative contracts it was awarded to service Pentagon operations in Iraq.


Small plane crashes into Canada building

A twin-engine plane crashed into the ninth floor of an apartment building in Vancouver Friday, killing the pilot and injuring at least two people in the building, officials said.


England complete their eighth straight Test win in the series opener against South Africa.


MEXICO CITY, Sept. 1 -- In a historic rebuke, opposition lawmakers seized control of Mexico's congressional chamber Friday and blocked President Vicente Fox from delivering his final State of the Nation address.


Duke Athletes Ask Judge to Bar Use of Photo Lineup

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 14 -- The woman who said she was raped at a party thrown by Duke's lacrosse team misidentified her alleged attackers in a photo lineup that was "an incoherent mass of contradiction and error," defense lawyers argued in court papers filed Thursday.


Update 8: Oil Prices Rise After Saudi Arabian Blast

Oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel Wednesday following reports of at least one explosion in the capital of Saudi Arabia and after the US government reported that winter fuel supplies declined last week.


Congress May Close Billion-Dollar Loan Loophole

he secretary of education called on senior members of Congress yesterday to close a loophole that has allowed student loan companies to collect more than a billion dollars in excess federal


Nigerian union leaders threaten to extend strike over fuel prices

LAGOS, Nigeria: A union leader who called a nationwide strike to protest rising fuel prices in Nigeria warned that the strike could be extended if serious violence breaks out or the government refuses to consider its demands.


Embedded Wi-Fi Market Undergoing Major Shift

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- One of the hottest technology markets, Wireless LAN (WLAN), or Wi-Fi, is undergoing a fundamental shift, according to In-Stat/MDR (http://www.


AMERICA/BRASILE - V Conferenza Generale di Aparecida - ÂAbbiamo dinanzi la grande sfida di riscoprire il matrimonio come una vocazione all'amore ed il sacramento del matrimonio come il culmine che eleva questa vocazione tra un uomo ed una donnaÂ: intervista all'unica coppia di sposi partecipanti alla Conferenza Aparecida (Agenzia Fides) - Il Dottor Luis Jensen e sua moglie Pilar Escudero de Jensen, sono l'unica coppia di sposi che partecipa ai lavori della V Conferenza Generale dell'Episcopato Latinoamericano e dei Caraibi. Ambedue appartengono all'Istituto...


Mandela saddened by rifts in S.Africa's ANC

POLOKWANE, South Africa  - South Africa's ruling ANC, torn by the worst rift in its history, on Sunday began a conference expected to put controversial politician Jacob Zuma on track to become the country's next president.


Zimbabwe ruling party turns on Mugabe challenger

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party cut former finance minister Simba Makoni adrift Wednesday over his electoral bid to topple Robert Mugabe, saying he had "expelled himself" by taking on the veteran president.


Israel to probe neglect of Holocaust survivors

Israeli legislators voted on Monday to form an inquiry commission with executive powers to probe years of failure by the Jewish state to provide adequate financial help for needy survivors of the Nazi Holocaust.


Intel invests $40M in Chinese software vendor

(InfoWorld) - Intel plans to invest $40 million in Neusoft Group as part of a deal that will see the Chinese software vendor optimize its products for Intel microprocessors. The deal, announced Tuesday, marks the largest investment to date made by theÂ $200 million Intel Capital China Technology Fund, Intel said. The deal is subject to regulatory approval, it said. Based in Shenyang, Neusoft runs one of China's largest IT training programs and provides outsourced software-development services for embedded applications, counting a large number of Japanese companies among its clients. In addition, Neusoft offers its own range of software products, including business management and human resources applications. In addition to the announcement of Intel's investment in Neusoft, the two companies announced an agreement that will see the companies cooperate more closely. Under the terms of that agreement, Neusoft and Intel will jointly develop the curriculum for a university-level education and certification training program for Intel architecture and tools. The curriculum of the program will focus on several industries, including manufacturing, medical equipment, home appliances and control systems, as well as other embedded applications. Intel is not the first multinational vendor to team up with Neusoft. Earlier this year, SAPÂ Â took a minority stake in NeusoftÂ as part of an agreement to expand the cooperation between the two companies. SAP did not disclose the size of its investment in Neusoft. Established in 2005, the Intel Capital China Technology Fund is the first created by Intel to specifically invest in Chinese technology companies. Other companies that the fund has invested in include Campus Media, which runs an advertising network in university cafeterias across China; chip-designer Montage Technology Co.; Star Softcomm, which designs PC management software; and Winking Entertainment, a developer of software for 3D online games.


Ethiopia rings in Millennium with fireworks, prayers

Fireworks exploded and the faithful knelt in prayer as Ethiopia finally greeted a new Millennium on Wednesday.


A new bill in the U.S. Congress aimed at protecting the fair use rights for consumers of copyright material would "legalize hacking," the Recording Industry Association of America said.


Symantec To Acquire Veritas For $13.5 Billion

Deal will combine Symantec's security products with Veritas' storage software, resulting in reach from PCs to data centers.


Pfizer Breach Exposes Data on 34,000 People

For the third time since June, Pfizer has disclosed a data breach involving sensitive information about individuals. As many as 34,000 people were affected this time.


US Senator Says Deal Near to Up TV Indecency Fines

U.S. lawmakers are near a compromise  on legislation that would significantly raise the penalties for  television and radio broadcasters that violate decency  standards, Sen. Sam Brownback said on Thursday.


Over 100 hospital wards closed amid fears that infection will spread


Yankees make playoffs again, Tigers eliminated

The New York Yankees clinched their 13th consecutive playoff appearance with a crushing 12-4 road victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Wednesday.


Roma, 10:59 - CALCIO, TOTTI: ROMA MAI AIUTATA DAGLI ARBITRI

Roma favorita dagli arbitri? Francesco Totti non ci sta. In occasione della presentazione del nuovo ...


Pechino, 16:43 - TENNIS, WTA PECHINO: MAURESMO E KUZNETSOVA IN SEMIFINALE

La francese Amelie Mauresmo e la russa Svetlana Kuznetsova si sono qualificate per le semifinali del...


Astronauts Fix Jammed Solar Array On Station

HOUSTON, Dec. 18 -- Two spacewalking astronauts finished folding up a stubborn accordion-like solar array Monday, resolving the only complication in the space shuttle Discovery's otherwise smooth mission to the international space station.


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Ogunleye Joins Bears With Eye Toward Sacks

With recorders and cameras rolling, Adewale Ogunleye gave the obligatory pronunciation of his name on his first day with the Chicago Bears.


Joycelyn Elders on the Clash of Politics, Science

Former surgeon general Joycelyn Elders on what happens when politics trumps science in the office of the nation's top doctor.


Giannini Eager to Coach Hoops at La Salle

John Giannini was introduced as La Salle's new men's basketball coach Monday, taking over for a coach who resigned after two former players were charged with rape.


A man at the centre of a row about prison overcrowding is sentenced to four years for child sex offences.


A security firm reported on Wednesday that the source code of the Cabir mobile phone virus is now available online. This follows Tuesday's warning that a number of variants of the Cabir worm have been detected


Granger leads Pacers past Blazers 105-97

Reserve Danny Granger scored 21 points, Jermaine O'Neal added 20 points and eight rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-97 Tuesday night.


Riding a three-game losing skid, the Giants appear to be coming apart at the seems with struggling quarterback Eli Manning taking the brunt of the criticism.


Israel court rejects barrier route change

The Israeli Supreme Court on Sunday rejected two efforts to change the route of the West Bank separation barrier in and around east Jerusalem.


Video game developers,  eager to please all consumers, are increasingly including  features that let gamers play with or against their friends.


European Commission president-designate Jos Manuel Barroso arrives in Malta tomorrow and will meet Lawrence Gonzi at the Prime Minister's official summer residence at Girgenti.


The Caucus Blog: Controversy at Obamaâs Gospel Concert Tour

Gay activists objected to an appearance at a Barack Obama event by a gospel singer who says he was âcuredâ of homosexuality.


Public toilet database features McDonald's worldwide

Someone taking the piss? We're delighted to announce a new online initiative aimed at providing at-your-fingertips data on public toilet facilities worldwide.â¦


After a third resignation in the wake of the Walter Reed scandal, the new defense secretary is making one major break with the past: he holds people accountable


Talk show host Oprah Winfrey and her fellow jurors at Cook County Criminal Court convicted a man of murder Wednesday after a routine trial that turned into a media frenzy because of the billionaire in the jury box.


Ex-Deputy PM Anwar Ibrahim fails to erase a corruption conviction, which stops him returning to politics.


Siebel Raises Forecast, Stock Up 16 Pct.

Business software maker Siebel Systems Inc.  on Monday said third-quarter revenue would beat Wall Street estimates, driven by a rebound in licensing revenue, sending its shares up almost 16 percent.


Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher escaped injury Thursday after a high-speed crash during testing.