The Renault F1 Team is excited to announce the launch of a collection of luxury jewellery, in collaboration with designer Mary Kaczor: Bijoux Racing.


Nash, Stoudemire, Paul head list of NBA all-star reserves

Chris Paul, Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire head the list of seven reserves added to the Western Conference team for the NBA all-star game, the league announced Thursday.


Major US allies rejects UN secretary-general's claim that Iraq war ...

US allies Britain and Australia on Thursday rejected a claim by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan that the war in Iraq was ''illegal'' because


Kenya's presidential rivals were neck-and-neck on Saturday with nearly 90 percent of official results counted and accusations of rigging that ignited ethnic violence across the east African nation.


Google offers unified approach to interactive ads

Google Inc said on Tuesday it is testing a new interactive service that lets advertisers measure users' responses in advanced ways using video or images on Google's vast base of affiliated Web sites.


Brazil's air traffic communications system breaks down, causing chaos at three major airports.


Coast Guard Cancels Two Live-Fire Drills

By Duluth News-Tribune, Minn.  Sep. 15--The U.S. Coast Guard's Great Lakes district commander canceled two live-fire machine gun exercises that were scheduled for Thursday.   Rear Adm. John E. Crowley Jr., commander of the Cleveland-based 9th Coast Guard District, made the decision.


Kimi Raikkonen won the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to capture the Formula One title in the tightest race for the championship in 21 years.


Winds wane as 18 wildfires burn in California

Dying winds gave California firefighters their first big break on Wednesday after four days battling wildfires, but San Diego faced more calamity as blazes there burned out of control and kept more than half a million evacuees from returning home.


With the curtain about to rise on the Katie Couric era at CBS News, it has closed for Dan Rather.


China Communists Meet as Succession Rumors Swirl

China's Communist Party opened a  four-day, closed-door meeting on Thursday that will decide  whether military chief Jiang Zemin completes a leadership  succession by passing on his last post to party chief Hu  Jintao.


U.S. blue chips inched lower on  Tuesday afternoon as investors worried that oil prices, which  jumped to another record, will eat into corporate profits and  dampen consumer spending.


Photos: Greatest arcade games of the '80s

Your mission is to travel back to the '80s, the golden age of arcade games, and play your favorite one.


BRUSSELS India is to open talks Monday to forge a strategic partnership with the European Union, a status so far restricted to just five big countries.


Pope off to Turkey, a delicate balancing act

Pope Benedict sets off on Tuesday on one of the most delicate trips by a Pontiff, visiting Turkey, where resentment is seething over his comments on Islam and opposition to Ankara's EU bid.


Colts' James listed as doubtful for Sunday

Edgerrin James of the Indianapolis Colts may miss Sunday's game against Green Bay. James strained his hamstring in the Colts' 31-17 victory over Tennessee yesterday.


Service Sends Traffic Images to Cell Phone

TrafficLand Inc. recently released what it calls AirVideo, an add-on to the $59-a-year traffic-monitoring service it sells. -Leslie Walker


England skipper Michael Vaughan is relieved to be leaving Zimbabwe for the tour of South Africa.


Clark wants to avoid late campaign start

Wesley Clark said Tuesday he wants to avoid waiting too late to make a decision on whether to run for president — a mistake he made in his failed 2004 bid. "I think it was clear that I got in too late last time," the retired general and former NATO commander told The Associated Press in an interview.


Hurricane Ivan spared the critical Gulf Coast refining belt, but oil prices rose anyway Thursday on fears a new storm brewing in the Caribbean will delay tankers carrying imported crude to US ports.


Osama bin Laden is using cash from the Afghanistan heroin market to finance his life on the run, paying bodyguards and buying off warlords in Pakistan, says a congressman who has visited the region.


Congress to revisit expanded spy law next week

Hearing scheduled for next week may be first step in addressing widespread complaints about new federal spying powers signed into law earlier this month.


Roy Makaay ended a seven-game scoring drought Saturday with a goal and two assists, lifting Bayern Munich past Hannover 96 3-0 and moving it within a point of Bundesliga leader Wolfsburg.


Expanded African force, peace talks key to Darfur strategy

UNITED NATIONS : An expanded African force must be urgently deployed in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said in a report discussed by the UN Security Council.


US talk show host Jay Leno plans to resume recording his show next month, despite the writers strike.


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Using a patientâs own stem cells to rebuild feeble bladder-control muscles may provide lasting relief from the embarrassing and inconvenient symptoms of urinary incontinence, a new study reveals.


British troops are being sent to patrol areas near Baghdad to allow US troops to take "decisive action" against Iraqi insurgents, Britain's top military officer has said.


Israel wins first ever Olympic gold in menâs Mistral event

JERUSALEM, Israel -- A wave of excitement swept through Israel on Wednesday as windsurfer Gal Fridman won the Jewish State's first ever Olympic gold medal in the men's Mistral event in Athens.


Merger Mania is Factor in 2006's Stock Market Increases

By Andrew Leckey  Let's make a deal: With merger mania a global phenomenon in 2006, average investors are wondering which companies might be snapped up next.  Giant companies in a variety of industries have been seeking quick growth.  In telecommunications, AT&T Inc.


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Bird flu forced chicken off Dinh Tuyet Anh's altar last year, but she will make up for it this Lunar New Year with two birds at her family feast. It's a trend across many parts of Asia, where poultry sales are booming ahead of the region's biggest holiday.


Backley scrapes Edward praises Khan for taking acclaim in his ...

TEAM GB boxing coach Terry Edwards has described teenage sensation Amir Khan as one of the most talented British boxers to emerge so far this decade - and one of the most relaxed.


DHAKA: India extracted suitable revenge for Sunday's loss by drubbing Bangladesh comprehensively to win the series 2-1. India won the third and deciding ODI here by 91 runs.


EU leaders warn on euro, euro zone growth forecast

The euro zone  economy could slow more than previously forecast, a policymaker  said on Saturday, as other EU leaders voiced worries about the  weak U.S. economy and the strong euro currency.


President Bush, unpopular nationally but still a fundraising force, is ready to put the power of the White House behind the Republican nominee for president. Exactly what his role will be is a trickier matter.


The single biggest factor holding people like you back from fulfilling their dreams is unwillingness to take risks. Cycles aside, the high-tech job market will be booming for years to come; that's a safety net you should be taking advantage of.


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Fallen Miss USA admits cocaine use, alcoholism

Miss USA Tara Conner, who hung on to her crown last month by agreeing to go into rehab, has admitted she used cocaine and says she has struggled with alcoholism since she was a teenager.


Louisiana Serial Killings Case Goes to Jury

The lawyer for a serial killings suspect cast doubt on the only witness linking the man to any crime, suggesting Monday that the woman's memory of the vicious beating she survived had "grown" over time.


Thrilling explorations of other worlds and a dispiriting trudge through political trenches formed the science highs and lows of 2004.


Gaza rocket wounds more than 25 Israeli soldiers

A rocket fired by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday wounded more than 25 soldiers in Israel in an attack likely to increase pressure on Israeli leaders to take strong action in the territory.


Commissioners See Benefits in Suit: Heidelberg and North Heidelberg Townships, and Robesonia and Womelsdorf Successfully Defended Against a Lawsuit By the State Attorney General, Who Claimed Their Joint Zoning Ordinance Was Too Restrictive.

By Mary E. Young, Reading Eagle, Pa.  Dec. 15--Berks County municipalities may benefit from the dismissal of a lawsuit in which the state attorney general claimed a joint zoning ordinance was too restrictive, the county commissioners said Thursday.  Commissioner Thomas W. Gajewski Sr.


The OpenOffice.org development team on Tuesday released the first alpha test version of OpenOffice Aqua, which is built specifically for Apple's Mac OS X operating system. The previous Mac port of OpenOffice required the use of the X11 system, making the software slow and difficult to run.


Politically Inclined Filmmakers Say There Is Life After the Election

Documentarians say that the upswing of activism in filmmaking is not merely an election-year phenomenon.


Vivica A. Fox called a California Highway Patrol officer a "racist white cop" during her drunken driving arrest and repeatedly failed sobriety tests, according to a CHP report.


Mariane Pearl on life since the murder of her husband, reporter Daniel Pearl, and the movie her story inspired.


A powerful tropical storm battered Japan, killing five people and injuring 52 as it whipped up waves and winds that damaged homes, downed electrical lines and forced thousands to evacuate to shelters.


Scary Ads Take Campaign to a Grim New Level

The campaigns and the outside groups supporting them are taking a confrontational advertising war into grim territory.


Toshiba will run the production site used for their joint ventures, while Sony focuses on digicam sensor chips.


A political alliance seeking electoral reform begins an indefinite transport strike across Bangladesh.


U.S. stocks should maintain their 3 1/2-year highs this week as they ring out 2004, helped by investor interest in large-cap stocks and a steady rebound in beaten-down drug companies.


A union claims that strikers at Botswana's biggest diamond firm are  being evicted from their company-owned homes.


Bush visit to Halifax sure to elicit mixed reaction from residents

HALIFAX (CP) - Three years after the fact, U.S. President George W. Bush is coming to Atlantic Canada to thank the region for its help in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks.


Merrill Lynch & Co. on Wednesday took a $7.9 billion writedown because of the summer's credit crisis, a bigger-than-expected amount that raised the specter of more trouble ahead from risky home loans.


Slow Job Market Greets Workers Labor Day

WASHINGTON Sept. 5, 2004 - A spotty job market and stagnant paychecks cloud this Labor Day holiday for many workers, highlighting the importance of pocketbook issues in the presidential election.


Liza Minnelli Accused of Sexual Harassment

The former bodyguard and chauffeur to  Liza Minnelli accuses the singer of forcing him to have sex  with her and is seeking more than $100 million in damages,  according to court papers unsealed on Wednesday.


The European Union is to suspend sanctions on US imports worth $4bn after President Bush signed a bill removing illegal export subsidies.


Uzbekistan's parliamentary elections have fallen significantly short of international standards, according to Europe's main human rights body.


U.S. Rebukes China on Trade Ahead of Paulson Visit

The Bush administration accused China today of failing to meet commitments to the World Trade Organization.


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Idaho cancer center to offer drug trials

The Kootenai Medical Center's North Idaho Cancer Center will begin offering some patients the option of taking part in trials of experimental cancer drugs, starting in January.


Saudi Arabia says a US-backed Middle East peace conference will be pointless unless it tackles key issues.


Chess genius Bobby Fischer dies in Iceland

Bobby Fischer, who became America's first and only world chess champion after defeating the Soviet Union's Boris Spassky at the height of the Cold War, has died at the age of 64.


Three U.N. Hostages Freed Unharmed in Afghanistan

Three foreign U.N. workers held hostage  in Afghanistan were freed unharmed on Tuesday, almost four  weeks after their abduction at gunpoint on a Kabul street  raised fears of a wave of Iraq-style kidnappings.


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com October 27, 2004, 8:05 AM PT. ZDNet's survey of IT professionals in October kept upgrading hardware at number two on the businesses radar throughout the year.


Branson unveils deal for first commercial space flights

The Virgin chief Sir Richard Branson announced his company has signed an agreement potentially worth Â£14 million to secure the world's first commercial flights to space.


Bioject Medical Technologies Inc. To Webcast Annual Shareholders' Meeting on Thursday, June 14, 2007

PORTLAND, Ore., June 11  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bioject Medical Technologies Inc. , a leading developer of needle-free drug delivery systems, today announced that it will broadcast its Annual Shareholders' Meeting live over the Internet on Thursday, June 14, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.


The International Monetary Fund lowers its forecasts for global economic growth but does not predict a recession.


Blog: Microsoft's proposed changes to search functions in Windows Vista, per a pact last week with regulators, don't go far enough to promote "user choice," search giant tells antitrust judge in new filing.


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The San Francisco Giants moved within a half-game of first-place Los Angeles in the NL West and maintained a half-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the wild-card race by beating the Houston Astros 5-1 Wednesday night. The Giants are 9-1 in their last 10 games, with Noah Lowry winning three times...


FIFA rejects request to sign female soccer player

World soccer's governing body rejected the signing of a female player by a professional men's team in Mexico. "There must be a clear separation between men's and women's football," FIFA said from its Swiss headquarters Sunday.


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Amex and Discover to invade Visa-MasterCard territory

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- In the high-stakes game of poker that is the credit card business, on Monday the US Supreme Court shuffled the deck.


Bush, Kerry Get Personal on Domestic Issues

With new polls showing the White  House race tightening, President Bush and Democratic challenger  John Kerry traded personal shots on taxes, health care and stem  cell research on Monday during visits to key swing states.


Four firefighters and a fire truck are stationed outside Walbrook High School every day. The chances are good they are going to be needed.


Briton dies at Swiss assisted suicide clinic

LONDON, Dec 4  A critically ill British woman who won a landmark legal ruling this week to travel abroad for an assisted suicide has died at a Swiss clinic, the Voluntary Euthanasia Society (VES) said ...


ATHENS -- Attention, ladies and gentlemen. For his next act, Michael Phelps will break an Olympic record, hurry to the warm-down pool for a swim, run to the locker room, pull on a warm-up suit, walk out to the pool deck and take part in ...


Iran invites IAEA team over contested atomic plans

Iran has invited the International Atomic Energy Agency to send a team to agree how to resolve questions about Tehran's contested atomic program, the U.N. watchdog said on Monday.


2:31 pm: Russian investigators still Probing twin crashes--no ...

MOSCOW _ Russian investigators said they found no evidence Wednesday that terrorists brought down two passenger jets that crashed almost simultaneously, killing all 90 people aboard, suggesting that the twin tragedies could be a horrific coincidence of


As anticipated, Microsoft today released five security bulletins rated "important." All five fix vulnerabilities in Windows that could have been exploited by attackers to


Sex-Crimes Law Targets Online 'Grooming'

By Andy Meinen, The News Herald, Panama City, Fla.  Jun. 24--A new law signed by Gov.


Global chip sales headed for tough times in 2005

Global semiconductor sales next year are expected to total $215.3 billion, up just 1.2% from this year, according to a forecast released this week by an industry group that tracks global chip sales.


Talk about judgment: Mike Huckabee says he has placed his political fate in the hands of David Letterman.


Foreign Interest Appears to Flag as Dollar Falls

Investors and analysts are increasingly worried that the last big source of support for the American dollar - heavy buying by foreign central banks - is fading.


LookSmart Performs Despite MSN Split and Acquisitions  LookSmart more or less broke even last quarter to the surprise of many analysts after LookSmart announced their financial results for the third quarter which ended on September 30, 2004. LookSmart currently provides paid search results through a distribution network that includes Lycos, CNET, ...


How cool would this be? Free WiFi for everyone in San Francisco. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom set a goal Thursday of providing free wireless Internet activity in his city.


Comments: Think the Giants knew Ben Roethlisberger was available on draft day when they broke the bank and traded for Eli Manning?


Disposable Digital Camera Debuts At 1,000 CVS Pharmacies

Digital disposable cameras are debuting in about 1,000 CVS stores across the nation, the retail chain said Thursday. The one-time-use cameras, which feature a color preview screen, have 25 pictures and are priced at $19.


UPDATE 1-Clarke makes 151 on debut to lift Australia

Debutant Michael Clarke made a sparkling 151 and captain Adam Gilchrist 104 to lift Australia to 474 all out on the second day of the first test against India on Thursday.


With more people having high-speed connections at home, there will be less holiday shopping at work.


The real-estate investment trust recently bought an options position that equaled 4.3 percent of Sears, Roebuck shares - and announced that it had done so even though it wasn't required by law.


Visitor Takes a Countryâs Fate in Her Hands

This beautifully performed, touching one-act play is not quite the personalized cry against genocide that the playwright intends it to be.


Charmless and insulting, 'Shark' lacks biting wit

The marketing campaign leading up to "Shark Tale," Dreamworks' new grab for your child's mindshare -- sorry, Dreamworks' new digitally animated entertainment -- seems more relentless than usual.


Paul Hamm thought his fantastic finish was too good to be true. Maybe he was right. The International Gymnastics Federation ruled Saturday that Yang Tae-young was unfairly docked


Henman Qualifies for Masters Cup as Rivals Withdraw From Paris

Tim Henman of the UK qualified for the season-ending Masters Cup tennis tournament in Houston this month after Andre Agassi and David Nalbandian, his closest rivals in the rankings, withdrew from this week's Paris Masters.


Police arrest the president of Haiti's senate and two other supporters of former president Bertrand Aristide.


Singapore set to raze third of heritage bungalows

With their white-washed walls and black-colored timber frames, Singapore's "Black-and-White" bungalows are the most distinctive architectural remnants of the city-state's colonial history.


Kolkata - Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh ripped through the South African top order on Wednesday to ignite India's hopes of victory in the second cricket Test.


Spanish folk singer Joan Manuel Serrat has undergone surgery for bladder cancer.


Europe will end its first mission to the Moon by crashing its spacecraft into the lunar surface.


Bangladesh Opposition Stages Fourth Strike in a Week, AFP Says

Bangladesh's opposition supporters staged their fourth strike within a week in the capital, Dhaka, in protest at an attack on a political rally that killed 20 people, Agence France-Presse reported from the city.


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Lebanon minister shot dead, Hariri son blames Syria

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


The Minnesota Wild came up empty on three breakaways, and still won going away.


The Mother of all Torches at a bargain price


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A Palestinian refugee plotted the coordinated bombings targeting Israeli tourists at resorts in the Sinai and accidentally killed himself during the deadliest attack, Egyptian authorities said yesterday.


In a speech in Philadelphia Friday, Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry outlined a plan to fix the worldwide crises he said President Bush had created.


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McCain stresses international experience

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain tried to engage voters Saturday in the faraway turmoil in Pakistan, arguing the United States needs a president with his experience to deal with international crises.


England striker Owen rewarded for keeping the faith

A weaker character than Michael Owen would have been destroyed by his injury nightmare, but the England striker is reaping the rewards after refusing to give in.


US President George W. Bush has signed a law that urges him to freeze the assets of Sudanese officials and government-run businesses to protest the violence in Darfur.


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Hundreds of thousands of revelers welcomed the new year Saturday by lining the streets to watch the 116th Rose Parade, featuring a 45-foot-tall replica of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle and a train more than 200 feet long — the longest float in parade history.


Jon Stewart is getting a do-over as Oscar host. America's favorite faux newscaster, who drew mixed reviews for his first stint in 2006, has been picked for a return engagement in February, the film academy announced Wednesday.


Ahmadinejad says Iran won't yield to pressure

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad   said on Thursday Iran would not yield to Western pressure over   its rights, on the day of a U.N. deadline to halt its atomic   work.


Debating for 90 minutes about war, homeland security and taxes, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry each argued Friday that he is better suited to run the country. Associated Press writers watched the debate with voters across the country.


Amid uncertainty over the fate of the Hubble Space Telescope and with a key instrument not working, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe gave the go-ahead Monday for planning a robotic servicing mission.


Pakistan denies CIA has set up bases on its soil in hunt for Osama ...

Pakistan said Monday there is no evidence that al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden is hiding in the country, and denied it had allowed CIA agents to set up bases along its border to hunt the terror mastermind.


Voting begins in Pakistan in two by-elections which the  president's choice of prime minister must win.


All options open, but end terror first: PM

NEW YORK: Peace possibly has a chance, but it can only come if violence on innocents is stopped. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here on Saturday that a full stop to cross-border terrorism was a necessary precondition for peace with Pakistan.


Penn State, Cornell University among those offering paid download services to students.


Snow storms and heavy rain leave hundreds of thousands stranded in China ahead of New Year celebrations.


The Dolphins rushed for a season-high 168 yards on 31 carries thanks to strong efforts by TBs Travis Minor (11 carries for 90 yards) and Sammy Morris (16-56, one touchdown).


Anand Jon Alexander appeared to be a fashion designer on the brink of big things.


Edwards tries to assure Iowa's undecided

Democrat John Edwards is using the final phase of his bid to win Iowa's caucuses to assure undecided voters that he has the tenacity for a campaign against the GOP presidential nominee.


At Least 64 Dead in Colombian, Venezuela Floods

BOGOTA, Colombia  - Flooding and mudslides in  northeastern Colombia killed at least 24 people and forced more  than 30,000 from their homes, authorities said on Sunday.


Bollywood star seeks bail in deadly bombings case

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, jailed for six years for getting guns from gangsters involved in India's worst bombing, challenged his conviction in the Supreme Court on Thursday and sought bail.


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African mediators press Sudan and rebel groups on Darfur refugee ...

ABUJA : African mediators were striving to persuade Sudan's government and its rebel foes to agree a plan to end the suffering of Darfur's beleaguered civilians and head off the risk of tougher UN action.


Iran wants a negotiated solution to its nuclear standoff with world powers but this must recognize an Iranian right to a peaceful nuclear program, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday.


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China tries again to rein in Beijing market's fakes

Beijing's Silk Alley Market, famous for knock-off designer gear from North Face jackets to Louis Vuitton bags, has been raided again after state media had heralded a clean-out of fake goods.


US security company Blackwater denies allegations that its staff smuggled weapons into Iraq.


Check the numbers from Friday's Lotto main draw.


Lack Of Funding Forces Clinic Serving AIDS Patients To Close

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Midtown Infectious Disease Clinic closed its doors Tuesday evening when a funding promise fell through, KMBC's Kelly Eckerman reported.


Time Warner Settles 2 Cases Over AOL Unit

The Justice Department announced yesterday that it would defer bringing criminal securities fraud charges against the America Online unit of Time Warner as long as Time Warner adopted


Academy Awards contenders demurely say it's nice just to be nominated. In this wide-open Oscar season, just about any nominee could end up winning.


Apple's iPhone to hit stores, lines grow

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK  - Hundreds of gadget fans,  or their paid stand-ins, lined up on Friday to be among the  first buyers of Apple Inc.'s  iPhone, a music and video  playing phone that seeks to reshape the mobile industry.


Software development, eh? Canada seeks foreign tech workers

Microsoft's decision to open a software development center in British Columbia is a boost to Canada's strategy of growing its economy by importing foreign technology workers.


Australia's Voters to Choose Between Howard, Latham

Australian Prime Minister John Howard is seeking a fourth term in power at today's election, promising to extend 13 years of economic growth and keep mortgage rates low.


Somerfield starts Safeway conversions roll-out

Somerfield is embarking on a rapid expansion by buying small Safeway stores that are no longer wanted by WM Morrison. Having fended off an unwanted takeover bid last year, Somerfield raised Â£51m through a


theodp writes "A German security company has divided opinion in the IT industry by offering a job to the teen charged with creating Sasser.


"Do you think I am going to leave my country with no air defence?" Gbagbo said in an interview on. siding with the rebels in drafting the council text.


OSLO: Nearly 60 years after Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl and five others crossed the Pacific on their Kon-Tiki raft, six men will attempt to redo the feat next year, the head of the expedition said on Monday.


Bush names new commerce secretary, expects to change economic team

US President George W. Bush on Monday chose Carlos Gutierrez as his new commerce secretary to succeed Donald Evans, who announced his resignation shortly after Bush won reelection early this month.


Verizon CEO: Pressure is on AT&T, Apple over iPhone

The pressure is on AT&T and Apple to change the industry with iPhone, rather than on competitors to respond to the highly anticipated launch of the wireless device, Verizon's CEO told reporters Wednesday.


Sprint Nextel Corp. on Wednesday said it would continue to support its Nextel-branded walkie-talkie network, which industry observers had speculated the company might shutter.


Ex-Bruin Craig MacTavish, who piloted the Oilers to the Stanley Cup finals last June, was a rookie with the spoked B's the same season (1979-80) as Ray Bourque. It was also John Bucyk's first year out of uniform, the Chief having called it a career the previous spring.


Canada welcomes Americans with shot in the arm

By plane and by car, US citizens arrive for the hottest commodity in Vancouver, BC's tourist trade: flu vaccine. VANCOUVER, BC -- When Dave Fish and Karen Fletcher drove more than 100 miles to get here Saturday


Report: Israeli Tank Kills 3 Egyptian Troops

An Israeli tank opened fire and  killed three Egyptian troops Thursday on the sensitive border  between the two countries, mistaking them for Palestinian  militants on the way to carry out an attack, Israeli media  said.


Michael Vick was on the sidelines, dressed in shorts and a long-sleeve Atlanta Falcons T-shirt. That meant Matt Schaub, a rookie from Virginia, was taking snaps for the Falcons


The new version of the operating system was built by Trusted Computer Solutions, which sells software to U.S. intelligence agencies.


Meeting to Shape Airport Panel: Ad Hoc Committee Intends to Guide Expansion Project

By Travis Tritten and Lisa Fleisher, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.  Jun. 13--Area officials will hash out plans today for a committee that could guide an expansion of Myrtle Beach International Airport.


Chip giant unveils developers contest to build the smallest, sleekest multimedia PC, with a prize of up to $1 million.


Ten Saudis return home from Guantanamo Bay prison

Ten Saudis returned home on Saturday from detention in the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay where al Qaeda militants are held, the Saudi Interior Ministry said.


India adds its weight to thin model debate

India does not want waif-like young  women sashaying down the catwalk and acting as role models for  thousands of girls who are starving themselves to get svelte  figures, the Indian health minister said.


Two Major Airlines Admit to Price Fixing

WASHINGTON -- Two major airlines were fined $300 million apiece Thursday after admitting they conspired to fix prices on international flights and agreeing to help prosecutors investigate other airlines.


China Urges Canada to Hand Over NKoreans in Embassy

China urged Canada on Thursday to hand over 44 North Korean asylum seekers who broke into the Canadian embassy in Beijing, promising to deal with the men, women and children in a humanitarian way.


Moglen: How we'll kill the Microsoft Novell deal

We'll fight them on the breaches... Interview If Microsoft is aiming for a courtroom collision with the world of free software, it may be disappointed.â¦


The government is writing to every embassy to stop a false e-mail rumour about the teaching of the Holocaust.


Health coverage drops as poverty rises in the US

The number of Americans without health insurance and in poverty rose for a third straight year in 2003, the US Census Bureau reported Thursday.


176 Days until Opening Ceremonies BRITS BACK DOWN An outcry from athletes, human rights advocates and other groups prompted British Olympic officials to retreat from a threat to send British Olympians home if they criticized China's political policies during the Olympics. British Olympic Associat...


After a 1-2 start with the leagueâs 30th-ranked offense, the Chicago Bears will bench Rex Grossman and give veteran quarterback Brian Griese a chance to turn the teamâs fortunes around.


LSU head football coach Nick Saban met with officials of the Miami Dolphins Tuesday evening about the team's coaching position, university officials announced Wednesday.


At least 20 people are hurt in the crash of a prototype magnetic train system in Germany, police say.


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DaimlerChrysler AG  on Thursday said its U.S. sales rose 3 percent to 173,377 vehicles in January, from the same period a year earlier.


By SAM POWELL World Sports Columnist  The 19th Annual Big Game Banquet of the Tulsa chapter of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is Saturday in the Downtown Convention Center.


Technically, UMass is the home team for tonight's Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision final against Appalachian State at Finley Stadium (ESPN2, 8 p.m.). However, the Minutemen won't have home-field advantage.


Crews Work to Clear Roads Buried by Snow

Semi tractor-trailers and other vehicles are stuck along I-64 in the snow early Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 just outside of Elberfeld, Ind.


New York millionaires face slavery charges

Prosecutors said today two Indonesian women kept by a wealthy couple were beaten, doused with scalding water and forced to repeatedly climb stairs as punishment.


Q&A: Jim Zemlin touts the 'second phase' of Linux

Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation, sees open-source software moving into new areas as it becomes more of an established player in the IT world.


West Indies will play England in the Champions Trophy final after beating Pakistan by seven wickets.


The club have taken a zero-tolerance approach following the Romania striker's positive test for the drug earlier this month. Despite paying Italian club Parma Â£15.


EC: Certain US Companies Can't Merge Without EU Approval

An official spokesperson for the European Commission, in response to our questions regarding procedures for reviewing the proposed merger between Google and DoubleClick, told BetaNews this morning that under EU law, any two companies anywhere in the world whose projected post-merger annual revenue from European customers would exceed 250 million euros is subject to regulatory approval there.


Palestine PM erupts at latest Israeli strike

PALESTINIAN Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia has declared retaliation for an Israeli air strike that killed 14 Hamas militants would be "justified", reflecting public anger -- and his own frustration -- over his inability to act.


Lung ailment may have contributed to White's death

CHARLOTTE, United States  - Complications from a lung disease may have contributed to the death of gridiron great Reggie White, who died on Sunday at the age of 43, a preliminary autopsy report said.


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


Pakistan send Akhtar home after Twenty20 brawl

Pakistan sent Shoaib Akhtar home from the Twenty20 world championships in South Africa on Friday after the fast bowler had a bust-up with teammate Mohammad Asif, officials said.


Allies Resisting as U.S. Pushes Terror Label for Hezbollah

The Bush administration is arguing with European governments on whether they should designate Hezbollah a terrorist group.


Dutch Islamic suspects planned to murder deputies: report

Two suspected Islamic extremists arrested this week are suspected of plotting to assassinate two Dutch lawmakers known for their critical stance towards Islam, the Dutch press reported.


The Police quickly sell out stadium shows

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - The Police reunion tour is fast becoming the hottest concert ticket of the year.


Housing sector, factory orders sag in May

Fresh signs of a weak housing sector and a modest drop in new orders received by U.S. factories during May implied the economy was struggling to gain momentum in the second quarter.


Syria-Dictated Move Prompts Political Uproar in Lebanon

Lebanon's hothouse politics have been thrown into turmoil by Syria's insistence - at a suddenly summoned special cabinet meeting over the weekend - that the president


Mileage Vote Reveals New Configuration in Senate

Lawmakers treated the traditionally insurmountable opposition of the auto industry as little more than a speed bump on the way to the passage of an energy bill.


American forces battled south through Fallujah's narrow lanes and alleys today to take control of 70 percent of the insurgent stronghold, and rebel fighters were bottled


British insurer Royal & SunAlliance said Monday it plans to transfer more than 1,100 jobs to India over the next few years in a bid to cut costs.


Microsoft Corp., world's largest software maker, announced yesterday that it will release the next version of Windows operating system, code-named Longhorn, in the second half of 2006.


Hedge Funds Ponder New Ways to Make Money

Hedge funds, faced with falling profits  and fading opportunities, are pondering fresh ways to make  money, with one new strategy involving trading a company's debt  against its equity, analysts said.


Planetary Society Asks People to Imagine Titan Surface

Scientists and space enthusiasts are excited about pictures of Saturn's moon Titan that are now being sent to earth by the Cassini orbiter.


McLaren's Fernando Alonso beats Ferrari's Felipe Massa to win a dramatic European Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton down in ninth.


Outpatient Tonsillectomy Safe for Most Children

Kids who need their tonsils removed can be in and out of the hospital on the same day, in many cases, Spanish doctors report.


Security personnel carry a victim of one of two bomb attacks in Baghdad. Photograph: Akram Saleh/Reuters. At least eight people were killed and 50 wounded today in two car bomb attacks in central Baghdad.


Photoshop Plug-in Supports Google Service

Adobe has teamed-up with Google to jointly announce a new plug-in for Photoshop CS3 Extended that links the software up with Google 3D Warehouse.


TAIPEI/SHANGHAI  - Taiwan's Acer Inc will buy Gateway Inc for $710 million to double its U.S. presence and unseat China's Lenovo as the world's No. 3 PC maker, while dealing a blow to its efforts to grow in Europe.


YANGON, Oct. 20. - A change in Myanmarâs political leadership brought fresh calls today for the military-ruled south-east Asian country to carry on with promises to restore democracy.


TV Stations Fined for Janet Jackson Breast Flash

Pop singer Janet Jackson's bare  breast flash earlier this year during the nationally televised  Super Bowl football game will cost 20 CBS stations that aired  it a combined $550,000 for violating indecency rules, U.S.  communications regulators said on Wednesday.


Judge: Jackson's Accuser Faces Open Court

Michael Jackson's young accuser will have to testify against the pop star in open court when he takes the stand in the singer's child molestation trial.


Federal safety regulators want 600,000 Dodge Durangos and Dakota trucks recalled because their wheels could fall off, but the auto maker doesn't believe the defect is dangerous, a company spokesman said.


Lenovo Buys IBM's PC Business for $1.25 Billion

Lenovo Group Ltd., China's biggest personal computer maker, agreed to pay $1.25 billion for International Business Machines Corp.


Free Agent: Where the Geeks Are Taking Us

LinuxWorld Expo came to San Francisco, and our columnist managed to ignore most of the show. Read on to see what did catch his eye.


Lockheed wins 10-year FBI biometric contract

The contract for a biometric database system that would track citizens' irises, faces, palm prints and other identifying marks goes to Lockheed Martin, which will be paid $1 billion for its development.


Russian zoo closes after two geese found dead

One of Russia's main zoos  has closed down after the deaths of two geese sparked a bird  flu scare, but a local health expert ruled this out as the  cause of their deaths.


Armed With Internet Bargains, Travelers Battle High Airfares

Balking at ticket prices that have increased 15 percent this year, travelers are aggressively scouring the Internet for cheaper fares.


Powered by its SUSE Linux subsidiary, Linux Desktop 9 includes the usual suspects of the Linux desktop, including Mozilla's Firefox Web browser, the Gaim instant messaging client, the Novell Ximian Evolution Groupware client and the OpenOffice.


Mourinho claims title as Chelsea extend lead to 11 points

Jose Mourinho voiced his confidence that Chelsea will go on to claim their first league title in 50 years after a 1-0 win at Blackburn extended his side's lead at the top of the table to 11 points.


Amy Winehouse went ahead and sang "Rehab." From the looks of things, she still isn't crazy about being there.


Blair to Undergo 'Routine' Heart Procedure

LONDON - British Prime Minister was to undergo a "routine" medical procedure Friday to correct an irregular heartbeat, the second time in about a year doctors have tended to the condition.    Hoping to reassure the public, Tony Blair also announced that he intends to serve a full third term if his party is re-elected in national elections expected next year...


Illinois electors officially endorse Kerry for president

December 13, 2004 - Illinois' presidential electors officially voted Monday for Democrats John Kerry and John Edwards, even though the two lost the election nationwide last month.


[TS] Fair Game: Mr. Vranos Has a Deal for You

It takes a special kind of cheek to ask investors at this moment to fund a new company specializing in subprime residential mortgage loans.


Two men are remanded in custody following one of the biggest drugs seizures in north Wales.


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Maroni: una presa in giro.Pannella: Prodi ci sorprenda


Roma, 14:33 - CALCIO, SERIE C2: ARBITRI PLAYOFF E PLAYOUT

Ecco gli arbitri designati a dirigere le gare di ritorno dei playoff e playout del campionato italia...


Zac Robinson threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more scores, leading Oklahoma State to a 49-33 Insight Bowl victory over Indiana on Monday night. A sophomore making his 11th college start, Robinson completed 24 of 34 passes for 302 yards. He also threw an interception.


Study: Aleve may increase risk of stroke, heart attack

Reports surfaced Tuesday that Naproxen, commonly known as Aleve, could increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 50 percent.


Rice, Miliband travel to heart of Taliban insurgency

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Foreign Secretary David Miliband travelled to the heart of the Taliban insurgency Thursday during a surprise trip to Afghanistan.


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NEW YORK - Anti-war demonstrators disrupted a Republican youth gathering on the floor of the party convention Wednesday, shortly after President Bush's twin daughters left the stage.    Jenna and Barbara Bush introduced White House chief of staff Andrew Card...


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Stalled Health Tests Leave Storm Trailers in Limbo

Three months after FEMA halted the sale of trailers to hurricane survivors over possible formaldehyde risks, none of the 56,000 occupied units have been tested.


The higher crude prices could put a new drag on the economy at a time when it seems to be weakening.


NASA Checks Shuttle After Finding Object

By MIKE SCHNEIDER CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA postponed the return of Atlantis for at least a day and examined the shuttle for damage that could prevent it from making the journey home after a mysterious object apparently fell off the ship in orbit Tuesday.


Jailed Barghouthi Joins Palestinian Presidential Race

Jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi joined the race for president to succeed Yasser Arafat on Wednesday, drawing condemnation from his own Fatah movement and threatening to split the group.


Marine Who Was Missing in Iraq Is Charged With Deserting Post

The marine who disappeared in Iraq in June and later turned up in his native Lebanon was charged with desertion yesterday by the United States Marine Corps, according to a statement from officials at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.


Williams Thumps Schnyder, Roddick Roars On

Serena Williams and Andy Roddick  produced some explosive tennis at the U.S. Open on Sunday as  their respective title challenges gained strength.


Official: Red Bull Racing release Wirdheim.

The Red Bull Racing team have announced that they have reached a 'mutual agreement' with Bjorn Wirdheim releasing him from his contract with the team thereby allowing him to pursue other opportunities for 2005.


Palestinians disband feared security force

Palestinian officials have disbanded a Gaza security force feared by civilians, says a security official, marking a step toward reforms ahead of an election to choose a successor to Yasser Arafat.


Ask a Premier 100 IT Leader: Dan Agronow

Dan Agronow, vice president of technology at The Weather Channel Interactive Inc., answers readers' questions about new job opportunities and skills development.


Autopsy: Slain Marine's fetus not born alive

A North Carolina grand jury will meet Thursday to consider first degree murder and other charges against a fugitive Marine accused of killing a fellow Marine and burying her body beneath a fire pit in his backyard.


Afghan court sentences killer of journalists to death

A court in Afghan capital sentenced to death a killer of four journalists Saturday, a spokesman of Afghan Supreme Court said. "The verdict was issued after the killer, Riza Khan


Stocks & Bonds: Fed Chief Expresses Caution, but Market Is Not Fazed

Wall Street extended its February rally yesterday, even as the Federal Reserve chairman warned that price pressures remained a concern.


Kanpur, Nov 23. (PTI):Play began on the fourth day of the first cricket Test between India and South Africa after an hour's delay here today.


The January sales failed to help the UK High Street recover from a poor Christmas season, a survey by the British Retail Consortium finds.


A power shutdown was instigated by the E.U., but it has only added to the antagonism toward Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas


Bush in Bulgaria for talks on anti-missile shield

US President George W. Bush, on the last leg of his European tour, is set for talks Monday with Bulgarian leaders about the proposed expansion of the US anti-missile defence shield in Europe.


Canada Probably Won't Ease Flu Shot Shortfall

Don't expect flu vaccines from Canada and overseas to fill the void left by the British government's decision to shut down a major US supplier, Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson said Thursday.


There's a place for charity amid the flowers, the band, and the giant cake.


Wichita State's record stayed perfect, even if the eighth-ranked Shockers' execution wasn't.


Flickr Investigates Blocking of Images in China

Flickr officials have no doubt that China is blocking their photo sharing site's images.


On Sex After Prostate Surgery, Confusing Data

One of the biggest fears for men undergoing prostate surgery is impotence, but research doesnât do much to clarify risk.


Intel to Join in a Project to Extend Wireless Use

Intel is teaming up with telecommunications pioneer Craig McCaw to develop new wireless technology for Internet access.


Sharon Turns to Old Rivals to Pass Gaza Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he'll turn to his old rivals in the Labor Party to save his shattered coalition and get the support he needs to leave the Gaza Strip.


Employers urged to plan for flu pandemic

The U.S. government urged employers on Tuesday to develop plans to cope with a possible flu pandemic, suggesting letting employees work from home and encouraging sick workers to stay home without reprisals.


Senate votes to bolster security of judges

Security in America's courtrooms  would be bolstered in response to attacks on judges in recent  years under a measure approved on Wednesday by the U.S. Senate.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived on Sunday night to participate in the India-European Union summit during which a proposal for a strategic partnership will be finalized.


Silicon Valley struggles to save toxic landmark

Most historic poisonous structure for miles On the morning of May 12, 1932 â long before the area was transformed into the nation's technology hubâ more than 100,000 spectators braved traffic on the still-uncompleted Bayshore Freeway to congregate at the Mountain View-Sunnyvale border.â¦


GM pledges to make plug-in electric vehicle

General Motors Corp. on Wednesday became the first automaker to commit to make a rechargeable hybrid vehicle, a move intended to distance the world's largest automaker from its harmful reputation for producing gas-guzzling trucks.


Tom Dimitroff was hired as general manager of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, leaving his job as director of scouting for the unbeaten New England Patriots.


The BBC News website scoops a prestigious prize at Hollywood's Online News Association awards .


Spector Said He Accidentally Shot Actress

Rock music producer Phil Spector initially told police he accidentally shot actress Lana Clarkson, then later said she committed suicide, according to newly released grand jury transcripts.


Limited's cost-saving efforts don't mean it's bent on shrinking.


WMS Gaming: bringing slot machines into 21st century

Updated casino games combining new technology and mechanical reel games.


Sachin and McGrath to light up third Test

Nagpur: Sachin Tendulkar's long-awaited return from injury will overshadow Glenn McGrath's 100th match when India and Australia face off in the crucial third Test from Tuesday.


China insists bird flu in pigs does not threaten epidemic

BEIJING : China Tuesday insisted that although a highly lethal strain of the bird flu virus had been found in pigs, it did not constitute an epidemic.


Jude Law arrested on suspicion of assault

Jude Law has been arrested on suspicion of attacking a photographer outside his London home, his lawyer and police said on Wednesday.


Eight people are now known to have died in Tuesday's speedboat accident off the eastern coast of Thailand.


On Wednesday, Britney Spears made an odd apology for her actions back in February. Spears attacked a photographer's car with an umbrella just days after she shaved her head and was seen without panties. On her website, Spears said that she was "...


Burglars snatch laptop computers containing Metropolitan police payroll details in a raid.


Marocchino Aglif partecipo' a incontro per acquisto dinamite


Breast cancer is more likely to kill obese women than those of normal weight, research suggests. US researchers from the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia examined data on more than 2,000 patients with early stage breast cancer.


Top Digg users revolt against algorithm change on site

A group of top Digg.com users have pledged to leave the site in protest of a new algorithm that doesn't give the site's best users an advantage in voting on submissions.


The Santy worm stopped spreading after Google Inc disabled web searches that looked like they had been generated by the malicious program, which was responsible for defacing tens of thousands of PHP message boards.


Two-thirds of Oracle DBAs don't apply security patches

In surprising results, a survey finds that two-thirds of Oracle DBAs appear not to be installing Oracle's security patches.


Air Canada (AC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (ACErv.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to buy 45 regional jets from Embraer SA (EMBR4.


Legislators exploring ways to regulate space tourism

While entrepreneurs explore how to put ordinary folks into space, federal officials are pondering how to regulate the emerging commercial space industry.


Beyond Depression, an Explosion of New Ideas

An entrepreneur beats back depression and begins to develop a new product.


Rashard Lewis hit a 12-foot jumper as time expired, lifting the Orlando Magic to a 102-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.


Three dead as typhoon whips over central Philippines

Tens of thousands of people spent the  night in makeshift shelters as Typhoon Utor plowed through the  central Philippines on Sunday, killing three and causing  blackouts and cutting communication lines in the archipelago.


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Economy - Monday      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Market News' retail trade index for the week of June 16 fell 1.4 points from the previous week to 40.1. Same-store sales growth was just 0.6%. Companies are curtailing new openings. Layoffs and bankruptcies are rising.


Dozens Charged in Push Against Spam and Scams

Federal and state law enforcement agencies have quietly arrested or charged dozens of people with crimes related to junk e-mail, identity theft and other online scams.


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New hire IT pilot fish is put to work visiting users to fix problems that can't be handled remotely. So when a call comes in from a user complaining that his PC is squeaking randomly, fish gets the job.


Power is shut off on the island of Jamaica as Hurricane Ivan rages above, packing maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 kmph). The main highway leading from Kingston to the eastern


Messina, 19:38 - CALCIO, MESSINA: ESONERATO GIORDANO, SQUADRA A CAVASIN

Il Messina ha ufficializzato l'esonero dell'allenatore Bruno Giordano e ha comunicato di avere affid...


The San Francisco Giants finalized a two-year contract with outfielder Moises Alou on Monday that reunites him with his father, manager Felipe Alou.


Visually dazzling 'Hero' transcends martial arts

Zhang Yimou's "Hero" is beautiful and beguiling, a martial arts extravaganza defining the styles and lives of its fighters within Chinese tradition.


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Natural Gas Project Planned in Australia

The Queensland Gas Company, an Australian producer of natural gas from coal seams, and the BG Group of Britain plan to invest about 8 billion Australian dollars ($7.2 billion) in an export project in northeastern Australia to tap rising demand for the fuel.


Napoli, 20:05 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: 7-3 NEL TEST CON GLI ALLIEVI

Test infrasettimanale per il Napoli con la formazione Allievi. La squadra di Reja si è impost...


Microsoft set to ship Virtual Server 2005

SEPTEMBER 09, 2004 (NETWORK WORLD) - Microsoft Corp. next month will release Virtual Server 2005, its first foray into server virtualization and a key element of the broad management platform the company is creating for Windows.


Ministers have not made the case for extending the limit on holding terror suspects before they are charged, MPs say.


Apple to NBC: 'You can't fire me! I quit!' The Americanized version of "The Office" will soon disappear from Apple iTunes. The Reg couldn't care less - we prefer the original, and we have no interest in watching even our favorite TV shows on an overpriced, DRM-shackled, handheld status symbol - but many uncultured Apple-loving web mavens are sure to be very upset.â¦


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT.N, the  world's biggest retailer, launched a national advertising  campaign on Thursday to burnish an image tarnished by  allegations that it discriminates in hiring and promotions and  drives smaller rivals out of business.


NY Activists Press for Anti-Bush Rally in Park

Authorities on Tuesday spurned a new bid by an anti-war group to stage the biggest rally of the Republican convention in Central Park after activists rejected a site chosen by New York police.


A man described as one of the nationâs most prolific senders of spam was among 11 people accused in a federal indictment of defrauding people by manipulating Chinese stock prices.


Dutch group scraps attempt to smoke biggest joint

A plan to roll and smoke the world's largest joint was cancelled at short notice in Amsterdam when the organisers realised they could be breaking the law.


Stocks to Gain from Tax-Related Spending?

Investors are heading into a quarter  that will likely favor small- and mid-cap stocks as corporate  profits rise and businesses rush to take advantage of a tax  break designed to give a lift to small manufacturers.


Having male twin reduces woman's fertility

Women who have a male twin are less likely to marry and have children, perhaps because of being exposed to their brother's testosterone for nine months in the womb, researchers reported on Monday.


Iraq troop buildup idea worries generals

A White House laboring to find a new approach in Iraq said Tuesday it is considering sending more U.S. troops, an option that worries top generals because of its questionable payoff and potential backlash. President Bush said he is ready to boost the overall size of an American military overstretched by its efforts against worldwide terrorism.


A 19-year-old school pupil has reportedly confessed to taking ownership of the domain of the eBay Germany Web site.


Broncos' Foster breaks silence over chop block

Denver tackle George Foster defended himself Thursday after critics suggested he went out of his way to injure Cincinnati defensive lineman Tony Williams in Monday night's game.


SIRTE, Libya  - Sudan's government declared an immediate unilateral ceasefire at the opening of Darfur peace talks on Saturday, but the absence of key rebels cast doubt on whether the move could produce meaningful progress.


Maine Sen. Susan Collins managed to keep busy last week, a down period for most members of Congress awaiting Tuesday's start of the lame-duck legislative session.


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Christopher Reeve taught people two words: Hope & cure

In his battle against paralysis, Reeve inspired a world through his indomitable courage, never allowing himself to let pessimism get the better of him.


By Tran, Tu-Uyen  With business booming in Grand Forks' lndustrial Park economic development experts are seeing the need for better streets and, in the long run, more land.


Jacklin Criticizes Woods-Mickelson Pairing

Former Europe captain Tony Jacklin says that "never in a million years" would he have put Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson together in a Ryder Cup pairing.


Sony launches music players with MP3 support CNET News.com


A magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts southern Mexico, causing power cuts but no immediate reports of injuries.


Blog: The Chestnut Hill George gets a $50 price cut, and--for a limited time--a $50 remote charger bundled in the package at no extra charge.


Giuliani bid in 2008 challenges Republican views

Rudy Giuliani's push for the Republican presidential nomination, despite his support of abortion rights, has challenged enduring assumptions about the party's politics and could help reshape its future.


European shares retreated on Wednesday as  AstraZeneca's business update disappointed investors and on  nagging concerns that soaring oil prices will hurt the quality  of future earnings.


Remains of 14 victims exhumed in Colombia

Investigators have exhumed the remains of 14 victims of paramilitary violence buried in a municipal cemetery in northern Colombia without proper funerals, authorities said Tuesday.


More than 30 people are helped to safety after smoke is seen coming from a freight train in the Channel Tunnel.


Europe to tackle China on Darfur at Asia-EU meeting

Top diplomats from 46 countries in Asia and Europe meet in Germany from Monday for talks ranging from the Darfur conflict and the North Korean and Iranian nuclear crises to global warming.


Unico voto contrario quello del ministro Castelli

ROMA - Â«Ce lâabbiamo fatta. Finalmente dopo un lungo dibattito oggi il decreto sugli Ogm Ã¨ stato approvato dal Consiglio dei ministriÂ». Il ministro delle Politiche Agricole, Gianni Alemanno, commenta


Sudan Questions WHO Darfur Deaths Figures

Sudan on Saturday questioned UN estimates that up to 70,000 people have died from hunger and disease in its remote Darfur region since a rebellion began 20 months ago.


Republicans step up attacks on agency, while Democrats point to the White House as the culprit.


Organized  clubs and casual groups offer runners the chance to socialize, and to  improve.


Pierce Brosnan, who played the suave spy James Bond in the last four 007 films, said he wants Irishman Colin Farrell to fill his shoes in the upcoming 007 movie. "He'll eat the head off them all," he said, referring to the other actors co...


EUROPA/ITALIA - Pandemie e crisi alimentari, guerre, violenze e soprusi, completamente ignorate dalla stampa e dai telegiornali Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Per il terzo anno consecutivo, Medici senza frontiere, ha presentato a Roma il 'Rapporto sulle crisi dimenticate' in cui ha analizzato lo spazio dedicato dai mezzi di comunicazione italiani alle crisi umanitarie nel corso del 2...


LEEDS CASTLE, ENGLAND - The Irish Republican Army would have to definitively renounce violence and the Democratic Unionists would have to agree to a joint administration if either side hopes to revive a peace deal in Northern Ireland.


Prices for crude drop despite unrest in Nigeria

Oil prices retreated from highs reached last week due to balmy weather in the United States, but stayed above $62 a barrel yesterday as blasts tore through two oil company facilities in southern Nigeria.


English graffiti artist Banksy's screen print of supermodel Kate Moss sold for $191,000 at a street art auction in London.


Latest big winner puts windfall in perspective by offering to give it all back in return for good health


Becks and co get the grief as Real boo boys vent frustrations

The freekick was majestic, but the performance was not and if Real Madrid thought their bumpy start to the season was over with the slender win over Osasuna the supporters' verdict rang in their ears via regular bursts of booing.


Blurred images in Spain's media show explosion of train bombs in March attack

MADRID  - For the first time since the Madrid train bombings, blurred images taken by closed-circuit television were published Tuesday, showing three explosions and people fleeing in panic during the first seconds of the deadly March 11 attack.


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U.S. airlines withdraw fuel fee increase

Major U.S. airlines rolled back a fuel surcharge increase on Tuesday aimed at offsetting soaring oil prices, as consumers balk at higher ticket prices and as worries over the health of the economy grow.


In kingdom of Swaziland, a rising call for democracy

MBABANE, Swaziland -- He sat at the back of the restaurant, facing the front door. "I'm always being followed," said Mario Masuku, Swaziland's main opposition leader. "So I like to see who is following me."


Description: NPR's Ira Flatow and guests consider the role of fitness and obesity as risk factors for diabetes and heart disease in women.


Two explosions went off near a truck carrying Benazir Bhutto, Pakistanâs former prime minister, who returned from exile to her home city today. Ms. Bhutto was not injured in the blasts.


An Iranian-American academic returned to the United States on Thursday after being detained for eight months — nearly half that time in Tehran's notorious Evin prison — on charges that she had endangered national security.


(10/25/04) Cleveland-based ISG Steel is about to change hands. The company is being purchased by a privately owned Dutch steelmaker.


Double Government Computer Failure Shows Plans to Axe all ...

The latest Government computer crash at the Department of Work and Pensions shows the folly of the Government plans to axe all existing emergency fire control rooms.


Jelena Dokic's miserable form continued as she lost 6-3 6-0 to Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn in the first round of the China Open in Beijing.


Bergamo, 18:44 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: DIFFERENZIATO PER ZAMPAGNA, VENTOLA E BELLINI

Bergamo, 26 set. - L'Atalanta va a scuola: oggi a Zingonia l'arbitro Paolo Mazzoleni ha illustrato l...


Mia Farrow arrives in Cambodia for banned Darfur protest

Actress Mia Farrow has arrived in Cambodia and plans to defy a ban on holding a ceremony at a former Khmer Rouge prison, as part of her campaign on Darfur, activists said Saturday.


Interior Secretary Tries to Balance Natural Treasures, Energy Resources

WASHINGTON _ Beneath an oil painting of Old Faithful erupting, two jarring documents collided Monday on the desk of Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne.


Judge Dismisses Florida Touchscreen Vote Case

A federal judge ruled on Monday that Florida's elections division did not need to create a paper trail for the controversial touchscreen voting systems that will be used


New Jersey BOFH cuffed over $10m Cisco scam

Replacement kit 'fraud' A public sector computer technician from New Jersey has been arrested over allegations he took Cisco for $10m through a fraud that exploited the networking giant's programme for replacing broken or defective kit.â¦


WASHINGTON - A top federal health official, lamenting "a very fragile vaccine production system," urged healthy people Wednesday to defer getting their influenza shots so medication will be available for those most at risk.   "We really need a long-term solution so we don't end up in this year-to-year situation where we don't have a reliable supply," Dr...


Gary Sheffield hits a tiebreaking, three-runÃÂ homer that leads New York to a 7-2 win over Toronto and gives the Yankees home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.


Digital video recorders are  a leading reason for the slide in television viewing this year,  Nielsen Media Research said Thursday


No. 12 NC State 78, Louisiana-Lafayette 72

Andrew Brackman provided the spark that No. 12 North Carolina State so desperately needed Wednesday night. As a result, the 12th-ranked Wolfpack stayed unbeaten - barely.


Church of England demands Sony donation for cathedral shoot-out game

The Church of England on Sunday asked entertainment giant Sony to apologise and contribute a large donation for featuring a prominent British cathedral in a violent video game.


Group offers 10 million for fast sequencing of human genome

The X Prize Foundation, famous for its 2004 Ansari award aimed at encouraging private space travel, offered 10 million dollars to the team of researchers able to develop technology that can map 100 human genomes in 10 days.


No. 6 Wake Forest Nips No. 14 Texas 89-88

Chris Paul had 23 points and a career-high 12 assists and Eric Williams added 19 points, helping No. 6 Wake Forest hold off No. 14 Texas 89-88 Saturday.


Wall Street: Will the rally continue through December?

So far, Wall Street's hoped-for fourth-quarter rally has met investors' expectations. But there's been enough bad news lately to make you wonder if the buying will sputter.


House leaders vow bipartisan economic stimulus

Democratic and Republican leaders of  the House of Representatives agreed on Wednesday to develop a  bipartisan economic stimulus plan to help avert a possible  recession.


Schumi, dimenticato l'incidente nei test, lancia la sfida al GP d'Italia: "Io e la Ferrari daremo il massimo per una vittoria, ma stavolta non sarÃ  una passeggiata". MILANO, 7 settembre 2004 - Ha fatto piÃ¹


Pistons' Stout Defense Stifles Cavaliers

The Pistons fall back on their trademark defense to shut down the Cavaliers and earn a 90-78 victory in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon.


The U.S. Navy says it will deploy marine mammals trained to detect waterborne attackers at a Washington state sub base


Yes to Active Directory, no thanks to Windows Adaptec aims to sort out confusion in its NAS product line with new low-end filers that run the same software as its larger models, and can therefore integrate with Microsoft's Active Directory.â¦


Colombian Rebels Deny Plotting to Kill Bush

BOGOTA, Colombia  - Colombian rebels on Wednesday  denied government accusations they plotted to kill President  Bush during a visit to the port of Cartagena last week.


Land Owner: Cleanup Effort in Progress ; Hopes Problems on Inherited Land Will Be Fixed Soon

By KAREN GOULART  A Kingston resident whose property was declared a hazardous waste site by the state Department of Environmental Protection this week wants neighbors to know he is doing all he can to quickly correct the problems.


Go back under the hood to find out what drives your mutual fund.


Less Preening, More Fun and a Touch of Dignity at Awards Show

The Screen Actors Guild Awards moved fast, looked effortless and fun, and turned out to be a worthy substitute for the more glamorous Golden Globes.


Giuliani taken to hospital with flu signs: reports

Republican presidential candidate  Rudy Giuliani interrupted his campaign and checked into a  Missouri hospital with flu-like symptoms, according to media  reports on Thursday.


eBay to ban global ivory trade on its sites

Online auction site eBay will ban all  international trade of elephant ivory on its sites, the company  said on Tuesday in a move welcomed by an animal welfare group  which found the bulk of the ivory was most likely illegal.


Fed tipped to keep rates steady as US economy strengthens

The Federal Reserve opens a two-day meeting Wednesday where policymakers are likely to hold rates steady and note signs of a rebound in the US economy despite the persistent slump in housing.


US Report Sees Wide Health Effects of 9-11 Attacks

Most of the health problems reported after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks have involved respiratory difficulties and mental distress, according


Patriots reach 4th Super Bowl in 7 years

"Now we can look ahead." Bill Belichick, a coach of few words, said it all with that sentence after his New England Patriots claimed the AFC championship trophy. Looking ahead means only one thing: A trip to the Super Bowl, and a chance to give their perfect record a whole new meaning.


Transmeta claims anti-virus first with new processor

com. Using 90nm processes and AntiVirusNX technology, Transmeta claims it's the first low-power x86-based processor to provide hardware support for the anti-virus protection enabled by XP's SP2.


Manifestazione per lanciare citta' nel mondo delle sfilate


Credit Turmoil Bruised Most on Wall Street, but Pain Was Not Shared Equally

Wall Streetâs first reports since this summerâs credit storm revealed extensive damage, but better-than-expected earnings this week from four brokerage firms offered some comfort.


Sudan's president says he is ready to call a ceasefire with rebels ahead of peace talks on Darfur next month.


People suffering mental health problems are being failed by poor access to key community services, a watchdog says.


A look at key races in states' primaries

Governor: Four Republicans vied for the chance to challenge Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano, including Don Goldwater, nephew of the late Barry Goldwater, former senator and presidential candidate. Napolitano is unopposed in her primary.


Mormon church well prepared to handle leader death

The Mormon Church is well prepared to deal with nearly unprecedented scrutiny resulting from the White House bid of one of its followers despite the death of influential church leader Gordon Hinckley.


It's looking to grow through franchising abroad. First stops: Singapore and Malaysia.


Specter Questions Patriot Act in Hearing

Raising the gavel with a grin, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter opened his first hearing Thursday by allowing more criticism of the Bush administration than his predecessor and by questioning some of the Patriot Act's police powers.


Norway's World champion Petter Solberg clinches the inaugural Rally of Japan after dominating throughout the race.


Seldom has a man so deftly handled 24 players, as Terry Francona has managed the Boston Red Sox within striking distance of a World Series championship, while grossly mismanaging a 25th, as he has Pedro MartÃnez.


Insolvency administrators for the ex-boss of German phone firm Mobilcom sue France Telecom for $5.74bn (4.26bn euros; Â£2.99bn) in damages.


McDonald's Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell stepped down effective immediately to focus on his cancer treatment, the company said on Monday.


Morford Named To No. 2 Spot At Justice Dept.

President Bush named a longtime career prosecutor yesterday as acting deputy attorney general, filling a key Justice Department position at a time of widespread tumult over the U.S. attorney firings scandal.


He's amassed twice the delegates of rival Romney. But the GOP's conservative wing remains resistant to his campaign.


For eight games, the Maryland Terrapins bought in to what Coach Gary Williams had been peddling since last March. Williams preached defense, and the Terps defended. He asked for rebounds, and the Terps rebounded. He urged his players to share the ball, and the Terps shared without hesitation.


Speculation Is Mounting That Jones Jr. Will Retire

Roy Jones Jr. took Saturday night's fight against journeyman Glen Johnson as a tuneup for a possible rematch with Antonio Tarver.


Leading loyalist Andre Shoukri pleads guilty to 18 charges including blackmail and intimidation.


Bonds Drills 700th Career Homer Against Padres

Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run on Friday, drilling a 0-1 pitch from Jake Peavy into the left field seats in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres.


ICANN dukes it out with the USSR in cold war rematch smackdown

Living in the zombie domain, keeping the net safe for the free world The Internet Corporation for the Assignment of Names and Numbers - that's ICANN to you, Boris - has had enough, and decided to stick it to those godless pinko commie automotons once and for all, nukes be damned.â¦


Tamil Tiger rebels say they are willing to abide by a truce which Sri Lanka's government is abandoning.


Punch Taverns, the UK's biggest pub operator, buys the Mill House Inns chain for Â£169m from Bank of Scotland.


Genoa, 20:02 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA: SMENTITE VOCI DISIMPEGNO GARRONE

Con una nota ufficiale, la Sampdoria ha smentito le indiscrezioni diffuse oggi da un'emittente telev...


Manila tightens security ahead of the verdict in the corruption trial of ex-Philippine President Joseph Estrada.


While NASCAR officials reject the "NASCAR dads" label -- too narrow and stereotypical, they say -- politicians haven't stopped courting the demographic that once threatened to become the soccer moms of 2004.


The U.S. economy kept growing in September and early October, even as higher prices for energy put a crimp in consumer and business spending, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.


US metal band Motley Crue's guitarist Mick Mars is recovering from hip replacement surgery.


The Boston Red Sox could offer Pedro Martinez the still-dizzying celebration of a city that he helped to a historic World Series championship.


Sears Holdings Reports 40% Drop in Profit

Sears Holdings said Thursday that its second-quarter profit had tumbled 40 percent because of lower overall sales and weaker operating results from Kmart and its domestic Sears operations.


Loren Roberts shot a 69, the only score under par Saturday, and held a four-stroke lead through three rounds of the Senior British Open.


College Basketball: No. 7 Oklahoma State Cruises

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Sports Network) - John Lucas scored  21 points, Joey Graham added 20 with nine rebounds, and No. 7  Oklahoma State recovered from a sub-par first half to rout  Texas A&M Corpus Christie 86-61 at AmericanBank Center.


"Hackers" meet for Yahoo, BBC open day in London

At first glance it is not immediately  obvious why a sewing machine, handbag and pedometer would be  useful to engineers at Internet giant Yahoo, but organizers say  anything goes at "Hack Day."


Governor wants to ban sale of explicit video games to minors

Gov. Rod Blagojevich plans to propose a ban Thursday on the sale of violent and sexually explicit video games to minors, something other states have tried with little success.


Cobbetts Young Professionals Event ; POST PEOPLE

Cobbetts Young Professionals hosted an Italian evening at La Vita Ristorante, on Paradise Place.   Professionals from across the business community gathered for a successful networking event.   Guests enjoyed authentic Italian food, wine and beer, and a live five-piece jazz band.


Alla facolta' di Economia dell'Universita' di Torino


Former Minister Arrested on Sex-Abuse Charges: He is Accused of Having Sexual Relationships With Two Boys, One Who Was 15

By Patrick Wilson, Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.  Jun. 24--A former Winston-Salem minister was arrested in Wake County on Friday on charges that he had sexual relationships with two boys.   The Rev.


'Guido che sfido' le Brigate Rosse' nelle sale da venerdi'


In Connecticutâs win over St. Johnâs on Jan. 8, ESPN analyst Bucky Waters, while extolling Jerome Dysonâs nine steals, went too far with analogies of crime.


Magic! 'Harry Potter' star Radcliffe wins plaudits for grown-up role

Young actor Daniel Radcliffe won wide praise from critics Wednesday for shedding not only his alter ego Harry Potter but his clothes as he took the lead role in the play "Equus".


Lite sulla strada 19enne travolto e ucciso da un'automobilista

Napoli, 1 novembre - Un giovane di 19 anni Ã¨ stato investito ed ucciso da un automobilista per futili motivi, probabilmente per questioni di viabilitÃ . Ã accaduto la notte scorsa, intorno alle due, in via


Tata Motors said that it was entering detailed talks with Ford about the takeover of Jaguar and Land Rover, confirming what investors and analysts have anticipated for months.


A violent video game with 'an unrelenting focus on brutal slaying' has become the first to be banned in Britain for a decade.


Pope Rushed to Hospital with Breathing Problems

Pope John Paul was rushed to  hospital with breathing difficulties on Tuesday night after a  bout of influenza suddenly worsened.


Tube maintenance firm Metronet orders safety checks across the network following a rush hour train derailment.


Cleared Duke Player Finnerty Will Attend Loyola

Ex-Duke lacrosse player Collin Finnerty, cleared of false rape charges, will transfer to Loyola and play for the Greyhounds next year.


Economist Takes 'Silver' for Predictions

He missed the mark for the Americans, fumbled the numbers for the Greeks and Ukrainians, and his forecast for the Japanese couldn't have been worse if he'd poked himself in the eye with a javelin.    But Dartmouth economist Andrew Bernard, dubbed the Olympics' wizard of odds for his knack at predicting countries' medal hauls, still feels he earned a place on the podium for his largely accurate predictions for the Athens Games...


Oil slips below $47 a barrel to 7-week low

Oil prices fell on Monday to a seven-week low just under $47 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch despite a cold snap in North America at the weekend.


U.S. mortgage applications decline in week: MBA

U.S. mortgage applications declined last week, dragged down by sinking demand for home refinancing with long-term interest rates at their highest level since October, an industry group said on Wednesday.


Update 2: Top Citigroup Executives Swap Jobs

In a move Citigroup Inc. said was aimed at broadening the experience of up-and-coming executives, two of its top managers are swapping jobs.


Data center robbery leads to new thinking on security

The CEO of a Web hosting vendor whose data center in Chicago was violently robbed last fall by two masked men says the incident should serve as a warning to other companies.


Sciopero generale, Cgil Cisl Uil: milioni in piazza

Italia ferma per lo sciopero nazionale indetto da Cgil Cisl e Uil contro la manovra economica varata dal governo Berlusconi. I lavoratori dipendenti si astengono dal lavoro per quattro ore, alcune categorie e Regioni per otto ore.


Radford Removes Toxic Red Water From TNT Production

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., May 31  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new production process for the Army's most widely used explosive, TNT, is now underway at Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Va.


Another investigation into Pirate Bay child porn

Much ado about nothing? Swedish prosecutors have launched another invesigation into suspected child pornography, shared through the controversial bittorrent site The Pirate Bay. However, this time police aren't theatening to blacklist the Swedish website. "The Pirate Bay are not suspects," prosecutor Cathrine RudstrÃ¶m told Swedish newssite The Local. Police have requested logs from The Pirate Bay, including IP addresses.â¦


U.S. seeks quartet help to revive Arab-Israeli talks

The United States will seek on Friday to get the quartet of Middle East peace brokers to find new ways to revive the stagnant Israeli-Palestinian peace process while continuing to isolate the Hamas-led government.


Clinical trial links Celebrex to heart risk

In an announcement that many doctors were waiting for, Pfizer Inc. said its top-selling painkiller Celebrex -- which is similar to Vioxx -- caused an increased risk of heart attacks when used in high doses during a clinical trial.


WASHINGTON -- A group of technology companies Tuesday renewed pressure on accounting rule makers to drop a stock-options expensing rule, unveiling an alternative that they say is easier and less expensive to adopt.


Per l'incarico conferito all'ex brigatista Susanna Ronconi


A teenage girl banned from wearing a chastity ring in class took her case to Britain's High Court on Friday, arguing that her school had violated her religious freedom.


Ma aumentano le procedure di liquidazione


UK Muslims En Route to Baghdad to Plead for Bigley

Prominent British Muslims arrived in  Kuwait on Saturday en route to Baghdad to plead for the release  of hostage Kenneth Bigley, nine days after the 62-year-old  engineer was kidnapped.


Audit Finds No Fraud In Venezuelan Election

The referendum on Aug. 15, 2004 rejected the petition to revoke the mandate of President Hugo Chavez. The observation of The Carter Center mission confirms the results announced by the National Election Council


U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has urged European nations to commit more troops to help fight extremism in Afghanistan.


Japan rallies whaling nations despite protests

Japan was holding talks with dozens of countries to plot the future of the global whaling body, but most Western states boycotted the meeting as a charade aimed at resuming commercial hunting.


Accordo a Palazzo Chigi tra governo e forze sociali


Fed's Lockhart says U.S. economy is resilient

BILOXI, Mississippi  - Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhart said on Saturday that the United States economy is "resilient."


Fini: il 'medico' Prodi sta ammazzando paese malato


Box Office Hopes Rest on 'Shark,' 'Ladder'

LOS ANGELES  - A lot of pressure is  riding on the fins of "Shark Tale."


Genetics pioneer Craig Venter has news from the frontiers of biology.


Police ended their nearly 20-year practice of providing around-the-clock security at the former headquarters of the radical back-to-nature group MOVE, a city official said.


'Real test' for NATO in Afghanistan: Rice

NATO is facing a "real test" in Afghanistan but progress is being made to tackle the Taliban insurgency, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on a visit to London on Wednesday.


Israeli Helicopter Fires Missile in Gaza -Witnesses

An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into  a town in the southern Gaza Strip late on Wednesday, witnesses  said, hours after a Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up  in Jerusalem, killing two Israeli border policemen.


Motorsport.com. Rubens Barrichello finally got the win he has been waiting for when he led Michael Schumacher across the line to take a Ferrari one-two at the Italian Grand Prix.


"Extinct" Vipers, Other Reptiles Uncovered in Iran

Resuming fieldwork in Iran after a 20-year hiatus imposed by the Islamic revolution, Swedish zoologists have discovered ten new lizard and snake species.


The wedding of Brunei's crown prince is set to become Asia's most lavish ceremony in years.


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Three small bombs explode in Turkey, no injuries

Two small bombs exploded in front of branches of the British HSBC Bank in Turkey on Tuesday and a third blast hit a Turkish-American Association in the capital Ankara, Anatolian news agency reported.


Seven China players sent home amid brawl media storm

Seven China under-21 internationals have been sent home early from the Chelsea training centre as the mass brawl with Queens Park Rangers players dominated Chinese media on Friday.


Health officials said Friday they have seized more than 350 tubes of Chinese-made toothpaste tainted with a deadly chemical reportedly found in tubes sold elsewhere in the world.


PARK CITY, Utah  - Documentaries stole the show at the Sundance Film Festival over the weekend.


Bush Urges G.O.P. Unity; Party Set to Focus on Security

The president sought to unify his party behind its presumptive nominee and said the election would present a stark choice.


Roma, 13:41 - TENNIS, SCUDETTO A VITERBO E CAPRI

Il TC Viterbo e il Capri Sports Academy che si sono rispettivamente aggiudicati per la prima volta l...


Bergamo, 14:31 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: SEMPRE STABILI LE CONDIZIONI DI RUGGERI

"Le condizioni cliniche di Ivan Ruggeri continuano a rimanere stabili sia dal punto di vista general...


BAGHDAD, 9 November 2004 - US and Iraqi forces yesterday launched the long-awaited attack on the Sunni town of Fallujah after Iraqâs interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi gave them the green light.


Scientists recommend tighter smog limits

Federal scientists want to tighten smog standards, a step that would allow tens of millions of Americans to breathe easier but also would clash with President Bush's plan to wean Americans away from gasoline.


Iraqi PM heads to Iran seeking "no interference"

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki   will deliver a blunt message to fellow Shi'ite Islamists in   Tehran on Tuesday that they should not interfere in Iraq's   affairs.


Nintendo to launch DS game system in November

Japanese game giant Nintendo announced Tuesday that its forthcoming DS (short for Dual Screen) portable game system will launch in the United States on Nov. 21 for a retail price of $149.


Shaq and Kobe eager to show who is the better team leader

Unable to set aside their differences in Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal will now be facing new challenges with teams on either side of the continent.


Anger, depression linked to single protein

US researchers have discovered that otherwise healthy people who are prone to anger, hostility and moderate depression produce higher levels of C-reactive protein.


Finance ministers from the G7 end a two-day meeting in London by discussing debt relief and the weak dollar.


Strait-Jacketed Teddy Bear Brings Protests

MONTPELIER, Vt. - The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. said Wednesday it would continue selling its strait-jacketed "Crazy for You Bear" through Valentine's Day, despite protests from mental health advocates.


London, England (Sports Network) - Major League Baseball and the United States Congress aren't the only organizations wanting to get to the bottom of the steroids scandal that has rocked the sports world.


Iraq sees need for foreign troops for 10 years

Iraq will need foreign troops to help defend it for another 10 years, but will not accept U.S. bases indefinitely, government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said.


De Lage Landen International appoints Toon Sanders as Senior Vice...

Eindhoven, 25th August 2004. De Lage Landen International, a leading international provider of high quality asset-based finance products to manufacturers and distributors of capital goods, announced today that ...


Eccellenti risultati trimestre e buone previsioni per 2008


CNNâs Cooper Is Not Pushing an Airline, Just His Network

A Delta ad meant to promote an in-flight entertainment system shows a big picture of CNNâs Anderson Cooper, perhaps leading some to wonder: Is Mr. Cooper endorsing Delta?


Survey: More than 54 million broadband connections in Europe today

According to a survey conducted by the market research agency Nielsen/Netratings these days more than half of European Internet users are surfing the Net via a high-speed connection.


China city turns to air raid shelters to beat heat

A south-western Chinese city renowned as a "furnace" during the summer has opened up its warren of old air raid shelters to help people beat the heat, state media said on Tuesday.


A FORMER mentor to Eliot Spitzer replaced Jeffrey Greenberg as chief executive of Marsh & McLennan last night, as the embattled insurance group made its first move towards settling a lawsuit with the New York Attorney-General.


Major League Baseball's Washington, DC franchise finally got a name Monday, nearly two months after the team relocated from Montreal.


Screen Digest If there is one concept that is central to the Agile development process, it's probably Continuous Build. Although small projects can rely on manual builds, automation is the key to using Agile for ever larger projects.â¦


Toshiba rejects Sony Truce in HD-DVD - Blu-Ray War

UK daily, The Guardian, is reporting that Sony executives have approached Toshiba in the last few weeks in an attempt to stave off the brewing next-gen format war.


U.S. stock futures were little changed  on Friday, pointing to a flat market open, after third-quarter  gross domestic product data showed the U.S. economy grew at a  slower-than-expected pace.


Entro primo trimestre 2008 primo pacchetto aggiornamento


Afghan Poll Crisis Subsides as Karzai Rivals Back Off

The crisis surrounding Afghanistan's  historic presidential election appeared to end on Monday as  President Hamid Karzai's chief rival said he and other  candidates were withdrawing their rejection of the weekend  poll.


Marking what the companies believe is the beginning of continued cooperation in next-generation manufacturing technology, Toshiba Corp.


WALKERTON, Ont. (CP) -- Some of what was said Monday about the sentencing of Stan and Frank Koebel in the Walkerton water tragedy of 2000: "The impact of the Walkerton water tragedy was felt, and continues


The last time Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa met, they staged a memorable duel.


Brown effect propels Labour to election-winning lead

Gordon Brown's first three days in office have produced a surge in Labour support.


Four-goal Newcastle breeze into last 32 of UEFA Cup

Last season's UEFA Cup semi-finalists Newcastle United marched into the last 32 with their third successive win in the group stage on Thursday.


TORONTO -- Paul Mara is still in pursuit of his first goal as a Bruin. When it comes, chances are it won't be as memorable as his first true dustup while wearing the Black and Gold.


Iraq violence lowest since '06 mosque attack: U.S.

Violence in Iraq has fallen to its lowest level since before a 2006 mosque attack which unleashed the deadliest phase of the Iraq war, the deputy commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said on Thursday.


Microsoft Releases Test Versions of Items

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday released new test versions of what company co-founder Bill Gates called its three most important products: Windows Vista for desktop computers, Windows for servers and the Office business software suite.


Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic opened his defense at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Tuesday, starting the long-delayed second half of his trial on charges of genocide and other war crimes in the ...


The government will publish plans to hold terror suspects for 42 days before charge in its Counter Terrorism Bill later.


A Fight for Life Consumes Both Mother and Son

The writer Susan Sontagâs death, as set out in a short and immensely disturbing account by her son, David Rieff, must rank as one of the worst ever described.


The Iranian government calls on the Dutch to stop the screening of a film about the Koran.


Bonaiuti precisa, Berlusconi non si riferiva all'Udc


For golf vacations, careful planning a must

When Eric Baldwin needs a break from his job as director of the Deutsche Bank Championship, the local PGA Tour stop that wraps up tomorrow in Norton, what does he do?


Bloccati 34 extracomunitari a San Lorenzo di Noto


The ISS astronauts consume an average of about 3,000 calories during any given day in space. Under the current plan, Chiao and Sharipov will reduce their daily intake to a maximum of 2,700 calories.


Britain did not object to US de-Baathification plan: report

Britain did not raise objections to American plans to ban members of Saddam Hussein's Baath Party from the post-war Iraqi government and disband the Iraqi army, according to a documentary to be aired Sunday and Monday.


With the Ambani brothers hardening their positions in the tussle for control of the group, a courtroom battle seems inevitable. Noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj has joined the list of Ambani familyâs friends


London shares close higher on robust miners

Leading shares ended the session higher, boosted by continued strength in heavyweight miners and a robust start to Wall Street, dealers said.


Japan to extend troop deployment in Iraq

TOKYO: Japan has decided to extend by as much as one year the humanitarian work of its troops deployed in Iraq, a program currently scheduled to end in December, news reports said.


IAAF to Consider Investigating Sprinter Jones

Responding to new allegations of drug use by sprint star Marion Jones, the world governing body of track and field (IAAF) will consider today whether to conduct a formal investigation of Jones, an IAAF official said yesterday.


Voila! Experts in Britain sniff out the world's smelliest cheese

Vieux Boulogne, a soft cheese from France, has been certified the world's smelliest cheese by an team of researchers at a small British university.


Teachers and administrators at Central Elementary School knew they had a problem with F.H., a 12-year-old who had been accused of going into a bathroom stall and sexually assaulting a first-grade boy.


The number of illegal immigrants who died while crossing the southern U.S. border fell for the second straight year, officials said Wednesday.


Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences Inc. reported Tuesday that clinical data on its hepatitis B treatment Hepsera showed that the drug reduced the virus to undetectable levels in more than half the patients on the drug after more than two years.


Four young children died when fire engulfed their rural home, and state investigators were called in to help determine the cause of the blaze, officials said Sunday.


NATO to Expand Afghan Mission, Still Short in Iraq

NICE, France  - NATO announced it was ready to  launch a long-delayed westward expansion of peacekeeping duties  in Afghanistan on Thursday but said it was still short of staff  for an officer training mission in Iraq.


The flu vaccine shortage that's stirred worries here and abroad could look mild compared to another public health crisis that might be waiting in the wings.


On the 30-year anniversary of George Lucas's milestone film, would-be Wookies are joining the celebration in LA


Santo Domingo, 13:04 - PESI, MONDIALI: DE LUCA QUINTO

Giorgio De Luca è giunto quinto ai Mondiali Senior di sollevamento pesi in corso a Santo Domi...


He Hates L.A.: Hillenbrand Wants Out, Again

Playing primarily as a designated hitter for the Los Angeles Angels, Shea Hillenbrand wants to be traded and will be designated for assingment Thursday.


Glasgow Underground staff vote in favour of a series of one-day strikes as their pay dispute escalates.


Apple Plugs Windows Safari Security Holes

Just days after its beta release of Safari 3 for Windows became a zero-day nightmare with a number of exploitable vulnerabilities, Apple has rushed out version 3.01 to fix three security flaws. The problems only affect Windows, not the Mac OS X release.


If the visit runs true to form, dinner will be served in a tent in the desert. Tall, shapely women bodyguards will be positioned behind the leader and at various points inside and outside the tent.


THE mutilated corpse of a Western woman found by US marines in Fallujah is being DNA tested to see if it is the remains of murdered aid worker Margaret Hassan.


Messaggio al nuovo ministro degli Esteri somalo


Get a Whiff of the Movies With 'Smellovision'

Megan Dickerson always loved the rich colors and melodic scores of the film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." But she also longed to experience the sweet scents of chocolate and schnozberries.  A self-proclaimed multisensory artist, Dickerson is...


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