Every major star has been burned once or twice, at least in a gossip column. But Joaquin Phoenix is the only fire-hardened celebrity who might show up at your door when your house is burning down.


Commercial truck maker Navistar  International Corp. NAV.N said on Thursday quarterly earnings  rose as it boosted sales and controlled costs.


Palermo, 10:57 - CALCIO, ZAMPARINI: CHIEDERO' LE DIMISSIONI DI MATARRESE

''ChiederÃ² le dimissioni di Matarrese, perchè la sua assenza di ieri al tavolo ministeriale &...


Effort to Renew Weapons Ban Falters on Hill

Despite popular support, the federal law banning the sale of 19 kinds of semiautomatic assault weapons is almost certain to expire on Monday.


Al Mend, 'valutate posizione e liberateli immediatamente'


Members of Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych's administration have begun to leave the country fearing a backlash and investigations.


CAIRO, Egypt - Three explosions shook popular resorts on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Thursday night as many Israelis vacationed at the close of a Jewish holiday. Officials said at least 30 people were killed and 114 wounded, and witnesses gave unconfirmed reports that all three explosions were caused by car bombs...


Floodwaters inundate much of Jakarta after two days of torrential rain, forcing thousands to leave their homes.


Frances Knocks Out Power, Floods Florida

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of Florida with fire-hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops even as the storm weakened and crawled inland with heavy rain in its wake...


Sport: Rugby World Cup: England captain left out of team to face Tonga on Friday.


Security forces in Pakistan are on alert ahead of expected anti-government protests on Thursday.


Police, insurgents clash south of Baghdad, 8 killed

Fierce clashes between insurgents and police left at least eight people dead and 11 wounded south of Baghdad on Thursday, police sources said.


Energy company Harvest Natural Resources encounters problems in Venezuela.


Citroen and Peugeot have announced they will be withdrawing from the World Rally Championship at the end of 2005. The French manufacturers cited tough conditions in the car market for their decision.


Illinois coach Ron Turner deflected questions about his future all season long, not wanting to be a distraction or take away from his players and the games they had left.


Nepal is to probe disappearances of left-wing activists - a major demand of Maoist rebels blockading the capital.


Bank of England keeps interest rates at 4.75 percent

The Bank of England announced it was leaving interest rates unchanged at 4.75 percent for a second successive month, amid signs that Britain's red-hot housing market is cooling slightly.


Looking at the Rising Cost as the Games Wind Down

The night after overseeing a picture-perfect opening ceremony, the Greek socialite who organized the Olympic Games celebrated with a private fireworks display at her spacious house in the suburbs of Athens.


Two days after Pakistani officials announced the death of Amjad Farooqi, the circumstances surrounding the killing of the person who is being billed as the country's most wanted


Ga. Farm Grows Grass for Next Super Bowl

Watching the grass grow has been anything but boring for Phillip Jennings, who for more than a year has been fussing and fretting over every blade, bug and brown spot on a special 4-acre field.


Hezbollah, Allies Stage Mass Rally in Beirut

BEIRUT, Dec. 1 -- The radical Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah and its allies escalated Lebanon's month-long political crisis into a popular confrontation Friday, sending hundreds of thousands of supporters into the streets of downtown Beirut and vowing to stay, in smaller numbers, until they topple...


GM set to detail shift to fuel-saving technology

Stung by criticism that it  conspired to kill the electric car, General Motors Corp.   is preparing to detail its commitment to new fuel-saving  technologies, including new electric vehicles, according to  people familiar with the automaker's plans.


Keillor rules the 'Prairie Home' kingdom

ST. PAUL, Minn.  — During rehearsal, the boss meanders backstage, singing to himself. He doesn't so much wander as he circles like an approaching jet. When he descends from on high is anybody's guess. He's also the air traffic controller. And it's his airport.


Minsk, 20:14 - CALCIO, QUALIFICAZIONI EURO 2008: BIELORUSSIA-ROMANIA 1-3

La Romania ha battuto la Bielorussia 3-1 (2-1) in una partita del girone G di qualificazione a Euro ...


Greece's culture minister has cleared the way for demolition of a listed architectural gem in central Athens to improve the view from the landmark new Acropolis Museum.


A new Arab "charter" to coordinate media control is an attempt by autocratic governments to squash already limited freedom, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on Saturday.


Progress Energy Says 20,800 Still Without Power

The remnant of Hurricane Ivan is  making its presence felt among utility companies along the U.S.  East Coast this weekend.


Blog: Flickr limits German-speaking users to seeing only photos marked 'safe' to comply with German law, but hopes to fix the situation soon.


Lenovo to become No.3 in the global PC market

Lenovo Group Ltd. will purchase IBMâs personal computer business for $1.25 billion including $650 million in cash and $600 million in stock plus $500 million of debt assumption.


'Highway of Love' Sex Motels Very Discreet

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico - Billboards tout love machines, whirlpools and water beds and a saleswoman pitches an energy drink to help couples through Valentine's Day on Puerto Rico's "Highway of Love." It's the busiest day of the year on the darkened stretch of road where adventurous couples looking for a discreet and special way to say "I love you" join in a long-cherished tradition among islanders who pride themselves on their passion.


Hurriyat denies being under Pak pressure

Separatists in J&K have denied they are being pressurised by Pakistan to be included as a third party in talks with the Centre.


A woman who bills herself as the first openly lesbian Playboy Playmate sued a taxi driver, police and the city on Friday, claiming that officers needlessly roughed her up based on the cabbie's false accusation that she was armed and dangerous.


Palestinian MPs Walk Out to Press Arafat on Reform

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - The Palestinian parliament  suspended work Wednesday to press President Yasser Arafat into  ratifying an anti-corruption reform package and get a grip on  spiraling unrest and disorder.


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Rice Announces U.S. Security Coordinator in Mideast

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice  announced Monday the appointment of a U.S. general as security  coordinator to protect budding Middle East peace moves and that  Israeli and Palestinian leaders would visit Washington.


Newell Rubbermaid sees higher charges, savings

Newell Rubbermaid Inc.  on Tuesday said charges from its current restructuring program will be more than expected, but savings from the program will also be higher than previously thought.


Poor billionaires Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer saw their salaries go up slightly, but watched their bonuses shrink by $50,000 in 2006.â¦


Americans adapt creatively to long commutes

Drivers spend an average of 38 hours a year in rush-hour delays, according to a new report.


Knicks: Carter puts on a show for Raptors

If Vince Carter really wants to be traded, then he must slip a few bucks to the Toronto Raptors' video coordinator and ask him to burn a few copies of the DVD from last night's game against the Knicks at Air Canada Centre.


'Rings' Rights-Holder Sues for $20 Million Royalties

Movie and music mogul Saul Zaentz has sued the studio behind the hit "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy for more than $20 million in unpaid royalties, Hollywood trade paper Daily Variety reported on Thursday.


Private equity firms are knocking on the doors of Time Warner Inc.  and IAC/InterActive , making their case for various deals with the two conglomerates.


Kerry Misleads Voters On Stem Cell Research

Christopher Reeve was much more than "Superman" on the silver screen. In real life, he set a wonderful example for those battling against spinal cord injuries and similar afflictions.


PIERRE, SD - Tuesday's election filled all 70 seats of the South Dakota House, but representatives will not choose their political leaders until next week.


Tennessee plans to dissolve TennCare, a program that expands Medicaid coverage, a decision that would cut as many as 430,000 people from state health care rolls.


China Vows to Improve Emergency Response to Extreme Weather

China vows to improve emergency response to extreme weather    BEIJING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- China will improve its emergency responses to extreme weather caused by global warming, E Jingping, vice minister of water resources, told Xinhua in a recent interview.


Svetlana Kuznetzova beats an injured Lindsay Davenport 1-6 6-2 6-4 to reach the final of the US Open.


Google's Wednesday initial public offering, despite its failure to price as high or sell as many shares as the company had hoped, still made a host of existing stockholders instant millionaires and billionaires.


A proposal to build the world's largest offshore wind power plant in Nantucket Sound is pitting environmentalists against opponents who foresee it as a blight.


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It tastes better than cough medicine, and now researchers think it may be better at relieving coughs, too. Dark chocolate may have health benefits to weigh against fears of tooth decay or putting on weight.


Republicans John McCain and Mitt Romney spent a week hammering each other on the economy and national security heading into the Florida presidential primary that could solidify one man as the party's front-runner.


By Reuters. In the first major trial to test a drug only in blacks, an experimental drug developed by NitroMed Inc., combined with standard therapy, helped heart failure patients live significantly longer, researchers said yesterday.


Arts & entertainment: New York monster movie from Lost's JJ Abrams opens in top spot with record-breaking haul


A Picasso is among two paintings recovered by police in Sao Paulo after being stolen in December.


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NK Denounces South Korean Foreign Minister's UN Speech

Astana - Seoul, September 29 KAZINFORM -- North Korea denounced South Korea's renewed demand for the dismantlement of its nuclear weapons program through a multilateral forum, calling it "an act of a thief wielding up a stick.


With so much focus on technology, Vijay Singh used rather primitive tools in his search for a swing that made him the No. 1 player in golf.


Rumsfeld Rejects 'Fortress America' Charge

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on  Tuesday rejected criticism of a plan to remove U.S. troops from  Europe and Asia, saying the United States had no intention of  abandoning allies to establish a "Fortress America."


Tropical Storm Jeanne claimed at least 556 lives in Haiti over the weekend.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo). HAVANA, Sept. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- Tropical Storm Jeanne claimed at least 556 lives in Haiti after it rampaged


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Kirk Hinrich and the Bulls are starting to play in a relaxed fashion, and it's resulting in victories. Kirk Hinrich scored nine of his 28 points in a 15-0 run, and the


Insurers Seek Arbitration Vs. Boeing -WSJ

Insurance underwriters have sought  legal arbitration for $250 million in damages related to  defects in some Boeing Co. BA.N satellites, The Wall Street  Journal reported late on Sunday.


New York, 11:20 - BASEBALL, MLB: RISULTATI

Questi i risultati delle partite della regular season MLB disputate nella notte:


With his plan for winning the GOP presidential nomination riding largely on a Florida victory at the end of the month, Rudy Giuliani asked an evangelical congregation for prayers instead of votes Sunday and quoted scripture to evoke a message of hope and perseverance.


Howard Stern to Broadcast on Sirius Radio in 2006

Howard Stern, one of the most popular US radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.


Company says replicating network latency, bandwidth and packet loss problems enables better lab testing.


Berlusconi, su Ecofin sentiro' tra poco Siniscalco


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Afghan forces kill two Taliban commander: ministry

Afghan forces killed a number of Taliban militants and wounded two others during operations in southern Afghanistan, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.


BOSTON -- Billy Butler doubled in the go-ahead run in a four-run fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals battered Julian Tavarez for a 6-5 victory over the struggling Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.


A production of Mozart's opera 'Idomeneo,' dropped for fear of a Muslim backlash over a scene with the severed head of the Prophet Muhammad, returned to the stage under heavy security Monday at Berlin's ...Comment


A slight decline in scores made headlines, but the real story is that the new test is closing the gender and income gap


Top Shiite cleric arrives in Najaf to broker peace

Iraq's top Shiite cleric made a dramatic return to this violence-wracked city on Thursday aiming to broker a peace deal to end more than three weeks of devastating fighting between US forces and Shiite militants.


Nearly half of disadvantaged youngsters started drinking before the age of 13, a survey finds.


Europeâs First Moon Probe to Enter Lunar Orbit

Europeâs first mission to the moon is just days away from its goal after taking the slow boat from Earth more than a year ago. The spacecraft, dubbed SMART-1, will make its first close pass by the moon on the evening of Nov.


No relief as IMF and World Bank talks on poor end in failure

THE worldâs leading finance officials and ministers yesterday failed to reach agreement on debt relief for the poorest nations. Wrapping up a weekend of IMF and World Bank talks in Washington, no agreement appeared to have been secured.


NBC says bye to iTunes, hello to piracy and lost revenue

If you want to stop piracy of your programming, why would you take it off legitimate services? The peacock is in for a rude awakening.


After weeks of lackluster play by Mark Brunell, Joe Gibbs has decided to start Patrick Ramsey for Sunday's game in Philadelphia.


India to pull some troops out of Kashmir this week

MUMBAI, INDIA - The Indian army will start to reduce the number of troops stationed in the disputed state of Kashmir on Wednesday to coincide with a visit by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an official said Tuesday.


Scientists will comb data sent back from Titan by the Huygens probe for the chemical signature of life in a bid to identify the moon's source of methane.


A blizzard brings together neighbors in the Northeast

From shoveling to playing Monopoly, snow packs a big impact in cold-front country.


Advance Reported in Nonaddictive Painkiller

While the opium poppy is the source for compounds needed to make potent painkillers such as oxycodone and other medicines, it is also the source for the illegal drug heroin.


Barrage of 3-Pointers Helps No. 12 Georgetown Beat Providence

Roy Hibbert had 18 points, Jonathan Wallace added 14 and No. 12 Georgetown won at Providence, 68-58, on Monday.


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Oscar-show director gets seat in a truck

Most people watch the Academy Awards on a single TV screen — but not Louis J. Horvitz. He watches on 85 screens at once.


Nigerian kidnappers demand money for British girl

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria  - Contacts began on Friday to try to win the release of a British toddler seized by kidnappers who have threatened to kill her unless they are paid ransom.


FDA Says Stands by Safety of Approved Drugs

The US Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that Senate testimony by a veteran FDA researcher regarding safety risks for five drugs does not reflect the views of the agency.


Bush Dismisses Idea That Kerry Lied on Vietnam

President Bush said on Thursday that he did not believe Senator John Kerry lied about his war record, but he declined to condemn the television


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AMD's Phenom to arrive in time for Christmas?

Schedule tweaked, moles claim AMD is on track to release four processor models under its eagerly anticipated Phenom brand during Q4, it has been claimed. That's a quarter later than previous reports had suggested.â¦


All Markt up AMD vs Intel The EC's anti-trust probe of Intel is growing and taking on a German flavor.â¦


AFRICA/SUDAN - Al via lÂAssemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite. Tra i temi in discussione vi Ã¨ il Darfur Khartoum (Agenzia Fides)- Secondo un consigliere del Presidente sudanese, Omar Hassan Bashir, Ã¨ probabile che il Sudan  accetti lÂestensione della missione di pace dellÂUnione Africana in Darfur, nel corso della riunione dei ministri degli Esteri afr...


Moscow demands the release of a Russian space agency official who was arrested in Austria on suspicion of spying.


SUSAN AGER: Reeve's spirit made him a hero

The candidates for president are picking apart each others' claims to heroism. This weekend, for example, I spotted a Bush-Cheney billboard near Grand Rapids that read "Boots or flip-flops?


US stocks rally, Dow sets record close for 2nd day

The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 123 points to a second straight record close on Wednesday in a rally driven by optimism about the outlook for interest rates and profits.


Home Depot says directors elected at meeting

Retailer Home Depot Inc.  said on Thursday that all director nominees were elected to one-year terms at its annual meeting, according to preliminary voting results.


Huge turnout expected for Hong Kong elections

Hong Kong goes to the polls today in an election seen as a showdown over calls for greater democracy in the territory. A record voter turnout is expected in Hong Kong.


Sweet Gene Steers Kids Away From Vegetables

MONDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- If you couldn't get enough of sweets when you were young, chances are your child will share your palate's passion.


Scientists seek rescue for thousands of threatened frog species

Scientists have called for a Noah's Ark-type rescue for thousands of frog species they say could face the same fate as the now-extinct dinosaurs unless drastic measures are taken swiftly.


NEW YORK - We may soon add IBM to the long, long list of companies exiting the thankless business of selling personal computers. According to a report in The New York Times, IBM (nyse: IBM - news - people


LA SCALA TORNA A VIVERE, EMOZIONE CON LE NOTE DI SALIERI

MILANO - In un' atmosfera da grande evento e' cominciata, puntuale alle 18.00, l' 'Europa riconosciuta', l'opera di Antonio Salieri che, diretta da Riccardo Muti, inaugura la stagione scaligera nel rinnovato Teatro alla Scala.


Festival Long on Daring if Short on Lalawood

The Toronto International Film Festival offered a snapshot of the variety of styles and sensibilities that characterize world cinema today.


Microsoft says Vista to allow Google search engine

Microsoft Corp.  on  Wednesday said the company was adopting voluntary principles to  guide development of its flagship Windows operating system,  which will include allowing computer manufacturers to set  Google and other non-Microsoft search engines as a default.


Obama Wins Georgia Democratic Party, Fox, CNN Project

Bloomberg - Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Senator Barack Obama defeated New York Senator Hillary Clinton in Georgia's primary, networks projected, gaining the first victory on the biggest day of voting in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.


Ciampi: diritto alla salute esprime uguaglianza

Il diritto alla salute Ã¨ espressione del diritto all'uguaglianza, per questo motivo il sistema nazionale sanitario va tutelato e difeso. Lo ha dichiarato il presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi


eBay Microfinance Site Fights Global Poverty

Small investors can make small but effective loans to emerging economies through Microplace site.


Kodakâs Profit Leaps, Helped by Digital Sales

The Eastman Kodak Company reported a fourth-quarter profit of $215 million, a big increase from a year earlier.


Bush Enhances CIA Role as Interim Reform

President Bush, embroiled in a  fierce campaign battle over national security, on Friday  expanded the power of the CIA director to include some of the  broad authority that the Sept. 11 commission envisioned for a  new intelligence czar.


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Astronauts conduct a fourth ISS spacewalk, as the station's computer system is repaired after having failed.


Ron Mann's agreeably shaggy documentary travels with Woody Harrelson and a motley crew of hippie hangers-on from Seattle to Santa Barbara in a bus fueled solely by hempseed oil.


A study of six AIDS patients has revealed that statins can reduce levels of HIV and boost immune cell numbers. If the results can be repeated in large-scale trials, it's hoped that statins could provide an alternative to standard HIV treatments.


Irving, Texas - Bill Parcells wants to develop Drew Henson into an NFL quarterback and he wants to win games. If he has to pick one, heâll take winning every time.


Grazing Fees Drop, but Plan's in the Red

By Tony Davis, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson  Feb. 9--Federal grazing fees for cattle on public lands are dropping for the second straight year due to ranchers' overall costs, although the program loses more than $140 million a year.   The U.S.


Warsaw gets first woman mayor, Kaczynski twins dealt blow

Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz , candidate for Warsaw mayor holds her ballot in presence of her husband Andrzej Waltz during the second round of mayoral election in Warsaw.Comment


Vitali Klitschko will make his first defence of his World Boxing Council heavyweight belt on Saturday against beefed-up challenger Danny Williams who weighed in at a record-equalling 122kg on Thursday.


A 12-year-old boy managed to get around stepped up security and board a jetliner at an airport outside London without a passport or a boarding pass.


Bush Signs Orders for Intelligence Reform

WASHINGTON - Amid a heated election-year debate on intelligence reform, President Bush signed executive orders Friday strengthening the powers of the CIA director and establishing a new national counterterrorism center.    The moves will "improve our ability to find, track and stop terrorists," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said...


Rocketship rolls into space (updated AM 00:46)

The first private manned rocket to reach space soared toward the edge of the atmosphere again in an unexpectedly bumpy ride Wednesday in the first half of a bid to earn a 10 million (8.


India's government announces an ambitious plan to provide millions of poor people with social security.


A US-based human rights group has challenged Americaâs treatment of 11 al-Qaeda suspects, saying some have âdisappearedâ in US custody while others may have been tortured.


LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland  - Renate Goetschl once again proved her mastery of Alpine skiing's downhill discipline on Wednesday but it was her young Austrian team mate Marlies Schild who stole the show on a gloriously sunny day in the Swiss Alps.


Bush Seeks $7.1B More for Hurricane Relief

Billions more federal dollars will likely pour into Florida and other Southeastern states as they struggle to return to normal after a series of devastating hurricanes.


Olympic cycling champion Tyler Hamilton, whose name has become synonymous with resilience and grit, could lose his gold medal and be banned for two years after blood tests showed evidence of banned transfusions.


Tropical Storm Gabrielle nears North Carolina

Tropical Storm Gabrielle strengthened slightly as it neared the North Carolina coast on Sunday but it was not expected to reach hurricane strength as it passed over the Outer Banks and curved back out into the Atlantic, U.S. forecasters said.


Champion at Checkers That Cannot Lose to People

The creators of Chinook, a computer program that plays checkers, now argue that it is unbeatable by human or computer competition.


Iran sees no sign of change in U.S. policy

Despite talk of a possible rapprochement between Tehran and Washington, Iran sees no sign of the United States changing its policy toward the Islamic state, Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.


Only two hours old, Raad fought for his life in an ambulance that screamed along a treacherous, bombed-out stretch of road out of the heart of southern Lebanon's war zone.


The British department store chain Marks & Spencer is offering men a chance to enjoy Christmas shopping: sofas, soccer and "boys' toys." The "Men's Creche" has been installed in six big-city stores around the country, including London.


Tens of Thousands Cheer Ukrainian Reforms

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters, many of them haggard and shivering after 17 days of round-the-clock street protests, chanted and danced in triumph after parliament approved reforms Wednesday to ...


Local Flu Shot Distributor Accused Of Profiteering

SAN DIEGO -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit Friday against a San Diego-based flu shot distributor amid a shortage of the vaccine.


Hurricanes are hitting the United States in bunches. Bloody car bombings rock Baghdad. Putin shows signs of acting like Stalin. US Airways goes back into bankruptcy.


Aug. 23, 2004  Problem-plagued Nortel Networks Corp. announced plans Thursday, Aug. 19, to eliminate an additional 3,500 jobs and fire seven more senior executives as the company labors to reinvent


Director goes astray with "Hunting Party"

LOS ANGELES  - As he did with his previous feature, "The Matador," writer-director Richard Shepard assembles all the elements for a dark suspense comedy only to lose his way in a surfeit of plot mechanics and unlikely behavior.


US tycoon Glazer tables bid for Manchester United

Manchester United ended months of speculation yesterday by announcing that it had received a takeover approach from the American sports billionaire Malcolm Glazer, who


A burglar visited Graeme Glass' home in New Zealand twice in one day — first to steal some goods and later to return them, along with a heartfelt apology note.


Manila whipped as storm weakens over Philippines

Typhoon Xangsane weakened to a tropical   storm over the Philippines on Thursday but fierce winds and   driving rains killed at least eight people, displaced nearly   5,500 and devastated parts of the central islands and Manila.


[TS] Sports of The Times: A Jersey Guyâs Roots in Brooklyn

Eighty-one years old and still working for the Dodgers, Don Newcombe is worth knowing for fans who never set foot in the funky little bandbox in Flatbush.


Gabor husband seeks custody of Smith baby

Prince Frederic von Anhalt, the husband of Zsa Zsa Gabor, said Monday he plans to file a paternity challenge in court this week to gain custody of Anna Nicole Smith's infant daughter.


High-Energy 'Relic' Wind Reveals Past Behavior of Dead Stars

A team of astronomers from France and South Africa announced the first catalog of a new type of gamma-ray source, a dozen clouds of ârelicâ radiation from dead stars that reveal information about the energetic past of these celestial objects. These findings were presented on Feb.


Giants Coach Coughlin Focusing on Fun for a Change

In just a few days, it seems, Giants Coach Tom Coughlin has managed to undo most of the reputation as a single-minded disciplinarian he had built over nearly two decades.


Getty museum must return disputed art works: Italy

Italy insisted on Thursday the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles must return all disputed art works in its collection and said the era when respected museums could get away with displaying looted antiquities was over.


China's Military Modernisation 'Targeted at Taiwan'

A new special report by China on its defence forces shows the countryâs military modernisation is targeted at rival Taiwan, the Taiwanese Defence Ministry claimed today.


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You hang around long enough, you see a kid who had your picture up on the wall, and who thought you were some kind of a goddess, take your


Blockbuster trade not yet submitted to commissioner's office

Pitcher Mike Koplove said Monday he is âkind of just in a holding pattern.â So is everyone else involved in the blockbuster Diamondbacks-New York Yankees-Los Angeles Dodgers trade.


by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff. (Little Rock, Arkansas) The state of Arkansas will appeal a court ruling that struck down a regulation barring gays from becoming foster parents.


Severed heads and bodies found in Iraq field: police

Nine bodies and 10 severed heads were found on Tuesday in an abandoned field north of Baghdad in a region where U.S. and Iraqi forces are pressing ahead with offensives against al Qaeda forces.


Infidelity is one of the year's hottest topics, and it's at the movies this season that we're best able to chart changing attitudes toward unfaithfulness.


The Old Lady was finally humbled as Lady Luck teamed up with 10-man Reggina to bring coach Fabio Capello's unbeaten run to an end with the Juventus team he inherited from Marcello Lippi in the summer.


Non-leaguers Havant and Waterlooville in FA Cup wonderland

Those who argue that the romance of the FA Cup is dead were having a hard time convincing Shaun Gale, the manager of non-league minnows Havant and Waterlooville, on Thursday.


Villeneuve kept in shape for return to Formula One with Renault

(CP) - Jacques Villeneuve never doubted he would return to Formula One and kept himself in shape in case the phone rang. Not one, but two calls finally came.


They had marched to Najaf to support a mission by Iraq's top Shi'a cleric to end the fighting consuming the holy city. But at least 15 of Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's supporters


Israel resists Palestinians on peace talks

Israel is resisting pressure from the Palestinians to set a strict timetable for implementing any statehood principles agreed at a U.S.-sponsored conference, Israeli officials said on Wednesday.


ABC News is eliminating Republican presidential candidate Duncan Hunter and Democrats Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel from its prime-time presidential debates Saturday night because they did not meet benchmarks for their support.


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Wenger fined and reprimanded for Man United comments

LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been fined 15,000 pounds ($NZ41,100) for improper conduct for comments he made after the champions' 2-0 defeat by Manchester United in October.


Pressure mounts on ministers to justify dropping the corruption inquiry into a BAE arms deal with Saudi Arabia.


The number of defendants referred to the CPS for racially motivated crimes rose by 13% last year.


ARE, Sweden  - The qualifying race for the men's giant slalom at the Alpine ski world championships on Monday attracted entries from some exotic nations but Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong stood out from the crowd.


Photos: Cameras show support for Adobe project

These high-end cameras support Adobe's Digital Negative project, which aims to improve photo quality and longevity.


Bright pumpkin faces grin on the glossy black cover of "Martha Stewart Living" magazine this month. But, hey, wait a minute.


Stallone's hotel, plane searched in Sydney: media

Sylvester Stallone's hotel room, private plane and limousine were searched, Australian media reported on Tuesday, just days after prohibited items were seized from his luggage at Sydney airport.


English Premier League champions Arsenal won 1-0 at Newcastle United on Wednesday through a superbly struck winner by skipper Patrick Vieira.


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'The Matrix,' Buster Keaton and Howard Hughes

The 10-disc set of "Matrix" DVD's is a grandiose presentation fully in tune with the overreaching ambitions of the trilogy itself.


The shy family doctor who emerged Tuesday as the most likely candidate to become Iraq's first democratically elected prime minister said ending the nation's rampant violence is his top priority and that U.S. troops would remain as long as they are needed to achieve that goal.


Investors pour robust $5.5 billion into venture funds

Venture capital and private equity firms enjoyed a particularly strong third quarter when it came to raising money from institutional investors.


Travel Logistics Delay Detainee's Repatriation

A week after the United States agreed to release Guantanamo Bay detainee Mamdouh Habib to his home country of Australia, the accused terrorist has become stuck in a logistical no-man's land.


A man who blew up a speed camera as he feared he would lose his licence is jailed for four months.


Five arrested for southern Philippines bombing

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the bombing of a southern Philippines market that left 14 people dead, a military spokesman said.


Britain is facing winter blackouts because of a "looming crisis" in electricity generating capacity, a union warns.


Figure out your place on the taxman's sliding scale.


Bargain-hungry Mexican shoppers flock to a controversial  Wal-Mart supermarket that has been built half a mile away from ancient pyramids.


Two Brazilian policemen are arrested on suspicion of murdering homeless people in Sao Paulo.


The fan who caught Barry Bonds' 715th home run ball while waiting for a beer and peanuts will sell the history-making ball on Internet auction site eBay.


One of the world's most famous monuments, India's Taj Mahal, celebrates its 350th birthday on Monday with a cultural extravaganza that hopes to pay a fitting tribute to the historic symbol of love.


When the movie theater fits in your hand

The growing popularity of small-screen video devices is ushering in a new era of content to go with them.


Rick Rubin is a healthy reminder of the danger in relying on superficial impressions.


The computing giant wins two lucrative deals to provide retail network hardware and services.


The Beeb cuts off premium rate phone-in lines

Inform, educate and rip off The BBC has suspended all phone-in competitions across its television, radio, internet and interactive services following a damning internal inquiry into editorial failures.â¦


Software maker expands its Windows-lite offerings.


Blair blamed himself and Iraq after 2005 election losses: report

Former prime minister Tony Blair blamed himself and the Iraq war after his governing Labour Party suffered heavy losses in the 2005 general election, according to book extracts published Monday.


Dozens Hurt When Trains Crash, Spill Chlorine

A freight train crashed into a parked  train and spewed chlorine gas into the air in South Carolina on  Thursday, killing one person and sending dozens of people to  the hospital with breathing problems.


Kansas Fight for 64-60 Victory Vs. South Carolina

LAWRENCE, Kans. (Sports Network) - Wayne Simien scored a  game-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 2 Kansas  overcame an early 11-point deficit and rallied for a  hard-fought 64-60 win over South Carolina in a non-conference  matchup at Allen Fieldhouse.


President wants an effective government, emphasizes parties' responsibility to voters

President Vaira Vike-Freiberga reiterates that she wants an effective government to be formed in Latvia, and that this is the specific responsibility of the elected political parties in Saeima, the president's ...


Light cigarette suit certified as class action

A lawsuit accusing tobacco companies of   defrauding smokers into thinking "light" cigarettes were safer   than regular brands can proceed as a class action, a federal   judge in New York ruled on Monday.


Limbaugh Sells Critical Letter for $2.1 Million

The talk show host sold a letter of complaint he received from a group of Democratic senators for charity on eBay.


Power Financial to pay $3.9b for Putnam and keep it intact

Canadian financial services giant Power Financial Corp. yesterday said it will pay $3.9 billion to buy Putnam Investments and keep it intact, a deal that solidifies Boston's position as a mutual fund industry center.


Perfection for the Patriots or one Giant upset: a Super showdown is set. Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will try to complete an unbeaten season Feb. 3 against the New York Giants in the Super Bowl at Glendale, Ariz.


WMC Shares Rise on Optimism It May Draw Higher Bids

Shares of WMC Resources Ltd., the world's fifth-largest nickel metal producer, rose on optimism Xstrata Plc. will need to raise its A$7.4 billion ($5.8 billion) hostile bid and that other companies may submit higher offers.


Human skin is a "virtual zoo" say researchers who have identified over 200 different types of bacteria.


Putin okays parliamentary inquiry into hostage crisis

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin agreed on Friday to a parliamentary investigation of the bloody school hostage siege in southern Russia, less than a week after he had reportedly dismissed the idea of such an inquiry by saying it might turn into 'a


Fearful that the southern Asian tsunami may leave millions traumatized, European health ministers urged governments to be mindful of the psychological scars the disaster left behind, especially on children.


Building supplies-to-cheque printing group Novar today agreed to be taken over by US giant Honeywell for Â£798 million. The deal sent shares in Novar up more than 14% and is


Virtual reality techniques are helping Danish doctors diagnose heart defects in newborn babies.


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Sports science has allowed athletes to prepare for this Olympiad using technology beyond their predecessors' wildest dreams.


Mexico temporarily removed all 284 of its top federal police officers from their jobs and is forcing them to undergo psychological reviews to prove they will not be corrupted in the fight against drug trafficking, the government said Monday.


Consumers Trade in Home Phones for Mobile and Web

Laura Bekke moved into her new Amsterdam flat last week and declined to have a fixed phone line installed. Merijn Groenhart, a disc jockey in the same city, has lived without a home phone for over a year.


Alitalia Unions Reject Rescue Plan, Job Cuts

"Unbearable," "worrisome" and "not convincing" were expressions used by employee representatives in response to an Alitalia management proposal to save the company, but they nonetheless agreed to continue talks.


Reuters Poll: Bush Moves Into Dead Heat with Kerry

President Bush bounced back into a tie with Democratic challenger John Kerry one day before their final debate, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Tuesday.


UPDATE 1-Beckham, Samuel set for Real return

David Beckham and Argentine defender Walter Samuel will return to the Real Madrid squad for Sunday's league game against Albacete, the club said on Saturday.


U.S. Services Sector Shows Growth in Dec

The U.S. services industry grew further in December, rounding out a year of expansion in the huge sector, although employment news was less favorable, according to a survey published on Wednesday.


Karzai Cancels Pakistan Speech, But Risk Fears Denied

Afghan President Hamid Karzai abruptly canceled a speech to a state-run think tank in Pakistan on Tuesday, but officials denied security was a reason.


A Russian Soyuz spacecraft brought a new crew to the International Space Station Saturday morning, the Interfax news agency reported.


Major Tokyo Quake Expected Within 50 Years

Japan's capital has a 90 percent chance of being devastated by a major earthquake some time in the next 50 years, according to a study by a government panel.


A new study finds that corporate top executives who look powerful tend to be more successful than those who appear likable and trustworthy.


Fuji, 09:04 - F1, GP GIAPPONE: FERRARI LEADER IN PRIME PROVE LIBERE

Le due Ferrari guidano la classifica relativa alle prime prove libere del Gran Premio del Giappone. ...


Olympics Could Call Out the Couch Potatoes

As the 2004 Summer Olympics officially get underway Friday with an international broadcast of the opening ceremonies, health experts expect the Athens games to inspire couch potatoes to become more active. But, experts caution, amateurs, particularly sedentary ones, should not jump into a new sports activity without sufficient preparation.


ITALIA. PRODUZIONE INDUSTRIALE A SETTEMBRE +0,8% SU ANNO, +0,5% SU ...

Nel mese di settembre 2004, la produzione industriale Ã¨ cresciuta dello 0,8% rispetto all'equivalente mese dell'anno scorso. L'indice della produzione corretto per i giorni lavorativi ha registrato sempre


Early Sept consumer sentiment steady: U.Michigan

Consumer sentiment was steady in early September from August as shifts in outlooks among different income and age groups and regions offset each other, a survey showed on Friday.


Those close to him mutter, under their breath of course, that Tony Blairâs only moment of doubt over Iraq came in the wake of the exposure of the Abu Ghraib scandal.


Ronaldo got Real Madrid off to a winning start yesterday thanks to an accurate assist from new signing Michael Owen, securing a 1-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish league.


LOS ANGELES - We could find out today if West Nile virus caused the death of a Claremont man last week. Sixty-two-year-old Walter Sheasby died Thursday at a Fontana hospital.


Jets Already Talking About Next Big Game

The Jets, who play the reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots next week, not only know a big game when they see it, but are willing to talk about it.


Kerry: Bush 'January Surprise' for Social Security

COLUMBUS, Ohio  - If re-elected, President Bush  plans a "big January surprise" and will move quickly to allow  some private Social Security accounts that will reduce benefits  for retirees and swell the U.S. deficit, Democratic Sen. John  Kerry said on Sunday.


Second-seeded David Nalbandian of Argentina lost at the Japan Open on Thursday, beaten by Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4 in the third round.


Kumasi, 23:30 - CALCIO, COPPA D'AFRICA: EGITTO IN FINALE

L'Egitto si è qualificato per la finale di Coppa d'Africa battendo in semifinale la Costa d'A...


New Spurs boss Juande Ramos sees Christopher Samba smash an injury-time winner at White Hart Lane.


The ability to discern good wine from bad, name the specific brand from a tiny sip and recommend a complementary cheese would seem to be about as human a skill as there is. In Japan, robots are doing it.


The software lets companies nearly eradicate the pop-ups that plague Windows Vista's user account control feature.


Intel's Ultra Mobile PC Gets 3G Capability

Sierra will provide modules that add 3G wireless telecom functions to a new Intel UMPC platform.


Winners of 16 games in a row, including last year's post-season run to a Super Bowl title, the New England Patriots visit the Arizona Cardinals as overwhelming favourites on Sunday in an interconference match-up.


Rescue crews search for victims of tornadoes that tore across four US states killing at least 48 people.


An investment group is expected to announce Monday that it has struck a deal to buy British water utility AWG PLC  for about $4.12 billion (2.2 billion pounds, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Sunday.


A badger cull is proposed as part of the fight against bovine TB, but animal group are opposing the move.


BBC Helps Make Bad News Bearable for Staffers

How do you cope with watching video footage of thousands of fatalities from the Indian Ocean tsunami, not just for the few seconds of a news bulletin but for a 10-hour editing shift?


Hotel franchisor Cendant Corp. said Wednesday that it plans to buy Ramada International Hotels & Resorts from Marriott International Inc.


Ig Nobels honors odd scientific research

The sound sets teeth on edge, makes skin crawl and sends a shiver down the spine. Just thinking about it gives some people the heebie-jeebies. But what is it about the sound of fingernails scratching on a blackboard that elicits such a universal reaction? Randolph Blake and two colleagues think they know — the sound's frequency level.


Vioxx. Celebrex. Now Aleve. What's a Patient to Think?

When Audrey Eisen flicked her computer on last Monday night and read the news that the painkiller Aleve had been linked to heart attacks, she winced in disbelief.


Agitazione scattata a mezzanotte, durera' 24 ore


Two months after the government recommended that scarce flu shots be reserved for people most at risk, health officials are now worried that tens of thousands of doses could go to waste, and they are considering easing the restrictions.


Tra viale Monza e via Padova, arrestati tre albanesi


ATLANTA -- After seven years of trying and hoping, Zoo Atlanta officials announced a rare giant panda birth Wednesday, one of only a few in the United States. Lun Lun, a 9-year-old giant panda, gave birth just before 5 p.m. after 35 hours of labor.


Lute Tells Senate U.S. Must Prevail in Iraq

Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute said that âAmericaâs at war, and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan represent what we in the military call the main effort in the long war.â


Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee U2 will perform at the 47th annual Grammys next month, along with Green Day, Alicia Keys and Tim McGraw.


Trump to Rosie: "You're hired," if you want

BEVERLY HILLS, California  - The new executives running NBC said on Monday they would bring Donald Trump's reality show "The Apprentice" back from near extinction for at least one more run -- this time with celebrities playing for charity.


U.S. Aircraft Make New Attack on Rebels in Najaf

NAJAF, Iraq  - U.S. aircraft launched a fresh  assault on Shi'ite rebels in the Iraqi city of Najaf early on  Sunday after talks on surrendering control of the gold-domed  mosque at the center of an 18-day siege ran into trouble.


Broadway's stagehands authorize strike but talks continue

Broadway's unionized stagehands voted  on Sunday to authorize a strike over proposed new work rules  for its members, but for now the shows will go on and  negotiations have resumed.


Rage and delight at Somali peacekeeper move

Somalia's powerful Islamist movement said on Thursday that U.N. endorsement of an African peacekeeping force will "add fuel to the fire" in the Horn of Africa nation that many fear is on the verge of all-out war.


AFTER hemming and hawing and bobbing and weaving, the board of directors of Fannie Mae finally jettisoned Franklin D. Raines, the mortgage finance giant's former chief executive, and Timothy Howard, its former chief financial officer, last week.


VATICANO - Le preghiere del cristiano in tutte le lingue: tedesco (III) - Le radici cristiane dei Popoli dÂEuropa CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - San Bonifacio, Apostolo della Germania. San Bonifacio (680-754) Ã¨ un santo e un martire inglese. Viene festeggiato il 5 giugno, il giorno del suo martirio, dai cattolici e dagli ortodossi. Non bisogna confonderlo ...


Economist Manmohan gets politically savvy!

His credentials as an economist and as a Finance minister were never in doubt, but now it appears that Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is becoming politically consummate as the representative of a billion plus people residing in a single country.


Serbian President Boris Tadic begins a two-day visit to Kosovo ahead of talks on the future status of the province.


The reason you won't install flash storage this year

These companies installed solid state disk drives to boost database and server performance and saw amazing results -- in some cases a twentyfold increase in IOPS. And PCs are seeing a 50% increase in bootup times. But the high cost of SSD is a non-starter for most companies, a study shows.


The mother of the teenage gunman who killed eight people at a busy shopping mall last week apologized Thursday for her son's crime and said she did her best raising him.


Insurance Broker Will Pay Back Customers

The nation's largest insurance broker, Marsh & McLennan Cos., agreed Monday to repay customers $850 million and revamp its business practices to settle charges that the company had accepted kickbacks and conspired with insurers to rig bids over the past four years.


Eddie Jordan signed a three-year contract extension with the Washington Wizards, giving the team the hope of long-term stability at the coaching position for the first time since the early 1990s.


Prezzo sempre alto dopo il rafforzamento di ieri a New York


NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Lebanese troops pounded a Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon on Saturday where barricaded al Qaeda-inspired militants fired eight Katyusha-type rockets, a military source said.


US gov't worker sentenced on child porn charges

(InfoWorld) - A U.S. government employee who used his work computer to download child pornography for about 10 years was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said. Robert M. Carey, 52, had more than 1 million images of child pornography on his home and office computers, in photo albums, or on DVDs and CD-ROMs when law enforcement authorities searched his home and office in August 2005, the DOJ said. Carey, of Bowie, Maryland, was charged with producing and possessing child pornography. In addition to the jail sentence, Judge Roger W. Titus of U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland ordered Carey to pay US$50,000 in restitution to a victimized family member, the DOJ said. Carey, an employee of the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since 1974, took pictures of himself and a girl engaged in sexual acts when the victim was between the ages of eight and 13, the DOJ said. Some of those pictures were taken at the NOAA office, the DOJ said. Carey pleaded guilty to the charges in May. He fled the U.S. after his Dec. 21, 2005 indictment. He was featured on the television show "America's Most Wanted" on Jan. 21, and he was arrested on Jan. 24 after turning himself in to U.S. officials in Rome, Italy. Carey's sentencing came one day after a Wichita, Kansas, man was sentenced to 19 years in prison after sharing child pornography videos in a Yahoo Inc. chat room.


Co-presidente associazione Coscioni chiede eutanasia


A Venturina, Livorno, durante la partita tra i locali e il Rieti, in serie D, l'arbitro ha espulso un racatapalle down considerato troppo lento dagli ospiti. La 'vittima del brutto scherzo' si chiama Piero


Rock band Muse is to play London's Royal Albert Hall in April on behalf of the Teenage Cancer Trust.


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US Airways Group Inc. UAIRQ.PK said  on Friday it reached a tentative agreement with its pilots  union that would save $300 million annually and move the  bankrupt airline closer to carrying out a transformation plan.


HK hospital shuts wards as mystery fever hits 28

A HONG Kong hospital closed its paediatric wards to new admissions yesterday after four more patients came down with fever and respiratory symptoms, bringing to 28 the number of victims suffering a mystery illness.


Urgent action to tackle a rise in anti-Semitism in the UK is being called for by a cross-party group of MPs.


Indicators measure the nation's unemployment rate, consumer spending and other economic milestones, but Vice President Dick Cheney says it misses the hundreds of thousands who make money selling on eBay.


Sony Internet unit to take stake in Gamepot

Sony Communication Network Corp. (3789.T)  said on Friday it would buy a 27 percent stake in Gamepot Inc.  (3792.SP), an operator of a popular online golf game, for 2.6  billion yen ($22 million), as Sony Corp.'s (6758.T) Internet  unit strives to beef up its online game operations.


Children living in damp and mould-infested houses could be at more risk of developing permanent asthma, say researchers.


Italy has begun airlifting illegal immigrants back to Libya, as hundreds continue to arrive on the southern island, Lampedusa. Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu says the repatriations will continue, in an


If It's Back to School, It's Also Vaccine Time

As another school year approaches, health experts are singing a familiar refrain: Get your child vaccinated against communicable diseases.


A plane crash in the mountains of Panama killed Michael Klein, manager of Pacificor, his teenage daughter and the Panamanian pilot.


An Ohio company has found a niche by converting yellow school buses into hands-on laboratories as a highly mobile way to try to get students excited about science.


Foreign aid agencies  urge the authorities in the devastated Andaman islands to let them join the relief effort.


Tony Blair plans urgent measures to tackle gun crime and target gangs after a run of fatal shootings in UK cities.


Millions of people with HIV will die unless it is made easier for them to get the drugs they need, experts warn.


Sri Lanka ends ceasefire with Tamil Tigers

Sri Lanka's government decided on Wednesday to annul a six-year ceasefire agreement with the Tamil Tigers which would allow a full-scale military campaign to recapture the rebels' de facto state in the north of the island.


Wi-FiTVPhone(TM) Usage Up As Net Users Prepare for Social Internet TV(TM) Launch on Tuesday

With excitement building for the launch of the newest generation of Wi-Fi TV, there was a surge this weekend in usage of the Wi-FiTVPhone which is already available in its latest version for immediate download from Wi-Fi TV Inc. (PINKSHEETS: WTVI) at www.Wi-FiTV.com.


Prodi: con arrivo Unifil comincera' ritiro israeliano


Adding a key chemical to the fluid in which IVF embryos grow could help prevent developmental problems in babies, scientists suggest.


A consortium led by Sony Corp. that includes cable television giant Comcast Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire venerable film studio Metro-Goldyn-Mayer, the parties said Thursday.


Less than seven months after same-sex couples began tying the knot in Massachusetts, the state is seeing its first gay divorces.


TUC delegates are expected to back a call for a referendum on the EU treaty - in opposition to Gordon Brown.


La Farnesina conferma: ci sono 11 italiani fra le vittime del maremoto che ieri ha flagellato le coste dell'Asia sud-orientale. Fra di loro una donna di Udine e un milanese. Il paese piÃ¹ colpito lo Sri Lanka, con 11mila morti.


The highly anticipated cross examination of Scott Peterson's former girlfriend was delayed today until Monday because of what the trial judge called a new development in the case.


Alien abduction lamp, for those who want to believe

There's a light bulb inside the supremely awesome metal UFO on top, which illuminates the windows and the mysterious aliens inside. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


Britain mourns killing of hostage in Iraq

LONDON, United Kingdom -- LONDON -- Britain went into mourning Friday for its first hostage killed in Iraq after the family of Kenneth Bigley confirmed that he had been executed after 22 days in the captivity of a ruthless extremist gang.


A lorry crammed with Hindu pilgrims in western India plunges down a gorge, claiming at least 85 lives.


China hedges on talk of Dear Leader's death

November 26, 2004 ã¡ Chinese officials hedged a bit yesterday when questioned about a rumor that the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, had died.


Samsung Cell Phones to Get Tiny Hard Drive

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has announced the world's first mobile phone to sport a tiny hard drive. With the built-in 1-inch, 1.5-gigabyte hard disk, the SPH-V5400 could store about 15 times more data than conventional handsets — everything from digital music files and photos to video, Samsung said.


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Rendono disabili 1.215 persone, quasi una al minuto


Il comico allontanato per il caso-"Satyricon" nel 2002 con "l'editto bulgaro" di Berlusconi  Dall'Orto, direttore tv: "FarÃ  dieci puntate, uno show tutto suo di pura satira"                                             Riecco Luttazzi: in tv dopo sei anni  La 7 riapre all'ultimo degli epurati                                                                                Le altre vittime dell'epurazione furono Biagi, Guzzanti e Santoro che dice: "Avrei preferito vederlo in Rai"di MARIELLA TANZARELLA


Kerry uses outsourcing issue to discredit Bush's jobs record

Outsourcing of American jobs to Asia has become a hot-button issue in the presidential election with White House aspirant Senator John Kerry promising the most sweeping reform of international tax law in four decades to halt the trend.


Crime Spurs South Africa's Inventors to Action

Want a computer that screams when a thief strikes? Or a personal tracking unit in case you get kidnapped?


Federal antitrust regulators have cleared Cerberus Capital Management's $7.4 billion purchase of Chrysler.


Practical tools for assessing who is worth doing business with--and who isn't.


Dia Appoints a New Director: Next Stop, Manhattan

After an eight-month search, the Dia has appointed Jeffrey Weiss of the National Gallery of Art, and now plans to focus on finding a new Manhattan site.


For nearly three decades, Chinese peasants have left their villages for crowded dormitories and sweaty assembly lines, churning out goods for world markets. Now, China is turning the tables.


General Dynamics says may exceed '07 profit target

Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp.  could beat its 2007 earnings forecast amid robust demand for tanks and business jets, its chief executive said on Tuesday.


Three U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq: military

Three U.S. soldiers died on Thursday of wounds sustained in combat in the western Anbar province, the U.S. military said on Friday.


UPDATE 2-Devon to sell oil assets, sets stock split

Devon Energy Corp. (DVN.A: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to sell older North American oil and gas properties to raise as much as $1.


Until recently, it was difficult to find news archives on the web more than 30 days old. That's changed in a big way with the advent of Google's News Archive search.


'Accordo sul Tfr salvaguarda e garantisce i lavoratori'


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez waries Bayern Leverkuzen, the tough and experienced team, who were 2001-02 Champions League finalist.


NTT DoCoMo to fund AT&T 3G network in Hawaii

(InfoWorld) - NTT DoCoMo will partially fund the construction of AT&T's 3G phone network in Hawaii, it said Thursday. The unusual agreement will see NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest cellular carrier, provide AT&TÂ with $24 million to help it build the network. The network will be based on WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) and AT&T will launch service on the island of Oahu late this year and statewide in 2008, NTT DoCoMo said in a statement. Hawaii is a major holiday destination for Japanese tourists but most NTT DoCoMo customers can't use their cellphones on the island. That's because the carrier's 2G handsets are based on a proprietary standard used only in Japan and because in most 3G phones it has left out GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) compatibility leaving only 3G for overseas roaming. Because the proprietary 2G format kept many previous handsets offline many consumers aren't used to it and don't look for it when buying a new handset. Although that's slowly changing as more experience the convenience of using their phone overseas for the first time. NTT DoCoMo said it will work with AT&T to promote roaming in the U.S. as a result of the deal. Last year NTT DoCoMo made another investment in the Pacific when it acquired Guam Cellular & Paging and then used that company to acquire Guam Wireless Telephone Company. The investments, which totaled about $72 million, were made to speed up the introduction of WCDMA on Guam and help its roaming business. Guam is another major tourist destination for Japanese people.


Small plane crashes in Atlanta, killing 2

A small, twin-engine plane crashed Tuesday into an empty auto-collision repair shop, killing two people on board, authorities said.


Firenze, 15:47 - CALCIO, AZZURRI; PERROTTA: BISOGNA FARE BOTTINO PIENO

Simone Perrotta è consapevole che la nazionale dovrà fare bottino pieno nelle sfide co...


Veterans Recall Bitter Cold, Brutal Fighting

In the hours just before dawn on Dec. 16, 1944 -- 60 years ago today -- Art Schreckengost was trying to get some sleep. It was difficult in combat fatigues and the cold.


Inmate: Stewart a Hit at Prison Mess Hall

The food at the Federal Corrections Camp in Alderson, W.Va., apparently is nothing to write home about — unless one is eating it with Martha Stewart.


Brown, Eagles bounce back, dump Demon Deacons

Ayla Brown rebounded well, as did her team. The sophomore from Wrentham snared a season-high 11 rebounds and added 8 points yesterday as Boston College bounced back from Thursday's drubbing at North Carolina with a 66-58 victory over Wake Forest at Conte Forum.


Marrakesh in two minds over tourism boom

MARRAKESH, Morocco  - With its snake charmers, storytellers and palm trees against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, Marrakesh was once an offbeat destination for rich or adventurous Europeans.


There was the time when Chris Simms said Texas was just as talented as the other guys. Or when Roy Williams claimed the Longhorns could lose to those guys and still win the Big 12 championship.


Arafat Nephew Arrives in Paris for Records

Yasser Arafat's nephew was in Paris on Sunday to collect the Palestinian leader's medical records, but he faced an objection from Arafat's widow, whose lawyers insisted she had sole legal rights to the file.


Tigers Trounce Yankees, Take Series Lead

Detroit's Kenny Rogers strikes out eight asÃÂ the TigersÃÂ shut out New York, 6-0, to take a 2-1 series lead over the Yankees on Friday night.


Turner, contractor to pay $2 million in bomb scare

Turner Broadcasting System and Interference Inc. have agreed to pay $2 million to make amends for last Wednesday's guerrilla marketing scheme that led to a bomb scare in Boston, the Massachusetts attorney general said Monday.


Magistrate 'forced out' over gay adoption cases

A Christian magistrate was forced to resign because he objected to the adoption of children by gay couples and regarded the practice as a social science experiment, a tribunal heard today.


There are advantages to increasing the number of megapixels, expsrts say, but there are costs too.


Japanese prosecutors have decided not to press charges against four military instructors investigated over the leak of sensitive defense data in violation of a security pact with the United States, officials said Friday.


Richard Caleal, 94, Helped Design Innovative Â49 Ford, Dies

Richard D. Caleal helped create the hugely popular 1949 Ford credited with lifting the company out of its postwar financial slump.


Italian newspaper denies kidnapped journalist is spy

Italy's La Repubblica newspaper on Wednesday rejected accusations by the kidnappers of its correspondent in Afghanistan that the journalist was a spy.


The new head of the European Commission has re-submitted key nominations in hopes of gaining parliamentary approval. Jose Manuel Barroso announced the new nominations in


Studios launch legal offensive against online movie swappers

Hollywood studios said yesterday they will file lawsuits this month against hundreds of people who swap pirated copies of movies over the Internet.


A top government counterterrorist official says the new videotape of Osama bin Laden (news - bio) appears to contain no specific threat but is aimed instead at showing al-Qaida (website - news) remains active and effective.


Saints march in as Superdome comes alive

As rock bands blasted and tailgate parties served up barbecue and brew, thousands of people poured into the streets Monday night, hoping to forget about Hurricane Katrina during a Mardi Gras-like celebration of the Saints' first home game since the storm.


Saudi SABIC to buy U.S. Huntsman's U.K. unit

Saudi Arabian Basic Industries   2010.SE, the largest listed company in the Arab world, said   on Thursday it would buy the UK division of U.S. chemicals   manufacturer Huntsman Corp HUN.N.


Williams-Sonoma Profit Up; Keeps Forecast

Housewares retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected 55 percent jump in quarterly profit on strong sales at its Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids chains.


EIGHT soldiers have started legal action to stop the US army extending their tours of duty in Iraq. US forces are stretched by engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Chicago, 10:41 - CALCIO, BLATTER: OK GARE IN ALTURA MA FAR ABITUARE AVVERSARI

''La Fifa non vieta di giocare in altitudine, ma bisogna concedere agli avversari il tempo giusto pe...


Omega-3 fatty acids reduce blood pressure: study

A diet with liberal servings of fish, nuts and seeds rich in nutrients called omega-3 fatty acids can help lower a person's blood pressure, according to a study released on Monday.


Myanmar Still Irritant as Asia, Europe Heads Meet

The absent member will be the one holding  center-stage at a meeting in Hanoi of leaders of Asia and  Europe. In a hard-fought compromise, Myanmar's ruling junta  will not send its government head.


An Egyptian imam accused of preaching violent Islamic extremism has been deported to his homeland, authorities said Tuesday.


AFRICA/BENIN - Liturgia di ringraziamento per il 50Â° anniversario di Episcopato del Card. Bernardin Gantin, Decano emerito del Collegio Cardinalizio: il primo africano chiamato dal Papa ad un posto di rilievo nella Curia Romana Ouidah (Agenzia Fides) - CinquantÂanni fa, il 3 febbraio 1957, veniva consacrato Vescovo Mons. Bernardin Gantin, che lÂ11 dicembre 1956 era stato nominato Ausiliare dellÂArcidiocesi di Cotonou (Benin). Per ricordare questo significativo anniversario,...


ROMA, 10 DIC - L'astronauta italiano Roberto Vittori avra' la qualifica di comandante nella missione Eneide, che partira' da Baikonur nell'aprile 2005. La missione e' nata per iniziativa di Regione Lazio, Agenzia


Prince Fights YouTube, eBay Over Copyrighted Content

Music industry icon complains that the onus is on artists and rights' creators to police YouTube at their own expense.


Venezuela buys a 28.5% stake in a telecoms firm that President Chavez has accused of spying on him.


It's third-and-long, the game's on the line, the crowd is screaming, and the young quarterback with the pounding heart and racing thoughts gets a little unsettled as he takes his place behind the center.


British car-bomb probe reaches Australia

The probe into three failed car bombings in Britain took on an increasingly international dimension Tuesday, with several of the detained suspects believed to be doctors of Middle Eastern origin and with an Indian doctor being held in Australia.


Netgear recalls its XE103 Powerline Ethernet Adapter after testing revealed circuitry malfunctions.


Simpson Dad Blames Acid Reflux for Gaffe

If Ashlee Simpson's stomach was upset Saturday night, imagine how she's feeling now. The 19-year-old singer was busted for a "Saturday Night Live" lip-synch gone awry. Her manager-father said Monday his daughter used the extra help because acid reflux disease had made her voice hoarse.


Soflan Siukayev has already lived through one war in South Ossetia. Now his family has been caught up in a second.


In Bushâs Legacy, Weak Economy Moves Up Front

President Bushâs final State of the Union address will focus on the economy, as Mr. Bush himself suggested Friday during a short preview of the speech at a Congressional Republican retreat.


A Sri Lankan minister is killed in a powerful roadside bomb blast near the capital, Colombo, doctors say.


Bollywood filmmaker jailed in 1993 Mumbai bombings

An Indian court jailed a Bollywood  producer for nine years on Friday for supplying actor Sanjay  Dutt an illegal rifle he got from gangsters connected with  India's worst bombings in 1993.


Algeria's prime minister submits the resignation of his cabinet, a move expected after last month's  elections.


Finally. After a crash course to familiarize themselves with a new system in the spring and three weeks of intense summer practices, the Boston College football team is in familiar and comfortable territory: Game Week.


Lenovo Group Ltd. 0992.HK, the   world's No. 3 personal computer maker, said on Friday it has   not decided whether it would acquire failed South Korean PC   maker TriGem Computer Inc.


CHARLESTON, S.C. - Even as tree limbs were cleared away and power gradually returned across eastern South Carolina after Tropical Storm Gaston, officials waited and watched Monday for Hurricane Frances...


Udine, 19:16 - CALCIO, UDINESE; MARINO: A NAPOLI MI ASPETTO GRANDE PROVA

Pasquale Marino non dimentica. Il tecnico dell'Udinese vuole una grande prova con il Napoli per risc...


Market advances as helped by tech shares

U.S. stocks jumped on Friday as higher-than-expected results from software maker Oracle Corp  and a share buyback from Texas Instruments Inc  boosted technology shares.


Hands On With Verizon's New HTC Smart Phone

Our cell phone expert puts the HTC SMT5800 through its paces and finds out how it stacks up against Verizon's other Windows Mobile phones.


Kenyan election officials were counting millions of ballots Friday in the country's closest-ever presidential race as unofficial early results showed President Mwai Kibaki trailing.


Amputee Runner Disqualified in 400 - Meter Race

Double amputee Oscar Pistoriusâ much-anticipated debut against elite able-bodied competition fizzled Sunday when he was disqualified for running out of his lane.


Lil' Kim sports prison suit at MTV awards show

Rap diva Lil' Kim made a triumphant  return to the music world on Thursday after nearly a year in  prison, appearing at the MTV Video Music Awards in an orange  jumpsuit and flanked by men dressed as prison guards.


To the beat of African drums, Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai received her Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, telling the audience of royals, celebrities and diplomats that protecting the world's resources is linked to halting violence.


BANGOR, Maine -- A federal judge has ruled that a new Maine law making doctors' prescription-writing habits confidential violates the Constitution.


ZURICH, Switzerland - What began as a routine training exercise almost ended in an embarrassing diplomatic incident after a company of Swiss soldiers got lost at night and marched into neighboring Liechtenstein.


Pedro Martinez could be joining the Mets just in time to make a final pennant push. John Maine has been the ace that has helped keep New York in the race.


Defining Moments of Movies and TV in 2004

2004 may go down in history as the year of the runaway breast. Yes, there was Janet Jackson's Super Bowl flash, but don't forget Tara Reid's absent-minded red carpet dress-drop or the uproar over a sexy "Desperate Housewives" promo for Monday Night Football. Add in Colin Farrell's missing manhood from the movie "A Home at the End of the World" and the curtailed puppet sex in "Team America: World Police," and this was the year of nudity both seen and imagined.


Four young Asian designers steal the spotlight at New York's big fashion show


Two Killed in Car Bomb Attack on Baghdad Police

A suspected suicide car bomb exploded  as a convoy of five police vehicles drove past in Baghdad on  Friday, killing at least two people and wounding five, police  said.


Airplane maker Airbus Industrie blamed American Airlines in court papers for "improper" flight operations that it said caused Flight 587 to crash in 2001, killing 265 people.


Trying to neutralize fierce opposition, the chairwoman of an Indian tribe that wanted make the Bay Area home to the nation's third-largest gambling hall has agreed to decrease the


Another increase in oil prices due to concerns over Hurricane Ivan's effect on oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico didn't have a large impact on trading.


LOS ANGELES: British rock legend Rod Stewart yesterday lost a lawsuit brought by concert promoters who demanded he return a $780,000 (BD294,060) deposit made for nine concerts he never gave.


Big-band leader Toshiko Akiyoshi, pianist Ramsey Lewis and vocalist Jimmy Scott were among those selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as the newest Jazz Masters, the nation's highest jazz honor.


November Consumer Prices Rise Moderately

US consumer prices rose modestly in November as a surge in energy costs a month earlier moderated, the Labor Department said on Friday.


Liverpool - The family of a British engineer anxiously awaited news on Friday of his fate at the hands of Islamic extremists in Iraq who abducted him eight days ago along with two Americans who have since been executed.


The schools minister says students should be praised for improved A-level results and not undermined.


Sign your own death warrant The Big Four record labels want us to think that the sound recording business is a reformed character these days. Recently, we've heard ritualistic self-flagellations from a succession of top executives. There was Ed Bronfman at Warner's, prostrating himself in front of Apple. In a similar vein, Universal's chief Doug Morris admitted UMG had been clueless, and got it all wrong. EMI's new asset-stripping chief Guy Hands issues almost weekly memos telling the company to reform or die. While over at Sony BMG, staff have been told they must, er... blog their way back into music lover's hearts.â¦


Trend Micro Extends Agreement With Microsoft Corp. To Continue Provision of Antivirus Scanning for Windows Live Hotmail Customers

CUPERTINO, Calif., June 25  /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated , a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services, today announced that its previous agreement with Microsoft Corp. has been extended to the successor to MSN Hotmail, Windows Live Hotmail.


Napoli, 18:36 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; LAVEZZI: NON SONO COME MARADONA

L'attaccante del Napoli, Ezequiel Lavezzi, racconta il suo rapporto con Napoli e Maradona in un'inte...


Chinese movie, Affleck win Venice prizes

The Chinese movie "Still Life," a surprise entry set against the backdrop of China's gigantic Three Gorges Dam project, on Saturday won this year's Golden Lion — the top award at the Venice Film Festival. Helen Mirren and Ben Affleck took the top acting awards.


Federer and Roddick ease into Thailand semi-finals

Top seeds Roger Federer and Andy Roddick reached the Thailand Open semi-finals with straight-sets wins on Friday. Federer overcame Swedish number eight seed Robin Soderling


TUESDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDayNews) -- A glass of red wine a day may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 50 percent, claims a study by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.


Huskies Survive Cincinnati for Win No. 700

Kalana Greene makes three jumpers during an early 19-point run, and No. 6 Connecticut overcomes a second-half slump with a 70-60 victory over host Cincinnati.


Stocks opened lower on Thursday as yields on Treasuries debt securities above 5 percent stoked concern about interest rates.


Catania, 18:35 - CALCIO, CATANIA: SI FERMANO FALSINI, STOVINI E ROSSINI

Catania di nuovo al lavoro.I siciliani hanno giocato una partitella a metà campo cui non hann...


Taking his campaign to succeed Yasir Arafat to the foot of Israel's West Bank separation wall, interim Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas has said there will be no peace until Israel tears it down.


Leader Cisl: ci auguriamo non tagli ramo su cui e' seduto


New York, 10:15 - TENNIS, US OPEN: GARBIN ELIMINATA AL TERZO TURNO NEL DOPPIO

Si ferma al terzo turno il cammino di Tathiana Garbin, ultima italiana in tabellone nel torneo di do...


NEW YORK - The curse is dead. Last night's 3-0 win by the Boston Red Sox ended 85 years of World Series futility. Fans celebrated into the early morning, as they no longer have to endure chants of "1918" (the year of their last World Series win).


Kenya's Rift Valley burns, gangs face off

NAIVASHA, Kenya  - Protests erupted in west Kenya and machete-wielding mobs faced off in the Rift Valley on Monday after dozens died in ethnic violence that complicated mediation efforts by former U.N. boss Kofi Annan.


I passeggeri sono stati regolarmente sbarcati e "un'inchiesta Ã¨ in corso"L'As 1504 era partito alle 9,50 dalla capitale francese                                            Telefonata anonima, il volo Parigi-Roma atterra a Lione per "motivi di sicurezza"


Full Ownership by the Yankees Could Be Just What a Minor-League Team Needs

The Yankees, who own a minority share of their minor-league affiliate on Staten Island, are buying out the majority owners.


Serbs to say "No" to EU over Kosovo independence

Serbia's parliament was set to adopt a  resolution on Wednesday implicitly rejecting membership of the  European Union and NATO if the West recognizes the independence  of Kosovo.


Online intrusion risks large identity cache

com October 20, 2004, 5:36 PM PT. Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority.


Iran seeks to allay atomic fears through tourism

Iran is considering a novel way to reassure the world about its atomic ambitions: it plans to open its nuclear facilities to tourists.


An organisation has been launched to encourage more disabled people to take part in motorsport helped by technological innovation


Leading physicians call for more sports medicines specialists to help UK athletes and to help tackle obesity.


OTHO, Iowa - Rain, snow and sleet won't keep the mail from being delivered. But mold? The post office in this small northern Iowa town has been closed since Dec. 8 after a black mold fungus called Stachybotrys was found in the building.


INDIANAPOLIS - Another improbable win has the Pacers brimming with confidence. And Indiana has Jamaal Tinsley to thank for that. The guard scored 20 points, recorded 14 assists and grabbed seven rebounds to


Veterans clash with Salt Lake City mayor

The American Legion opened its national convention in Salt Lake City this week with high hopes the gathering would help "unite America" behind the war in Iraq. Instead, the veterans have found themselves in a fight with the city's anti-war mayor.


A Pitti Uomo esporra' 40 capi per festeggiare sua attivita'


Rapper P Diddy is ordered to increase child support payments for his son to $35,000 a month.


Corey Maggette had 26 points and six assists, and Bobby Simmons added 22 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers past the Golden State Warriors 94-86 on Saturday night.


A federal judge has disqualified a defense lawyer for a former KPMG partner in the governmentâs high-profile tax shelter case, a surprise twist on the eve of the trial.


Looks good. Feels good. But how does it actually perform, hmm..? Review As part of an expansion to its business-orientated E Series, the Nokia E65 has been styled to give off the persona that it's designed specifically to attract a higher class of user â the modern and remotely connected business executive.â¦


Thousands demonstrate in Jerusalem against plan to evacuate Gaza ...

JERUSALEM Tens of thousands of Jewish settlers and their backers essentially shut down much of Jerusalem today. They took to the streets to protest a plan to evacuate settlements in Gaza and the West Bank.


Protests are taking place in 30 countries to bring attention to the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region.


Living organ donors risk lives to save others

While other teenagers were celebrating their high-school graduation, 18-year-old James Chan was in hospital donating most of his liver to his father.


Woods focuses on 1 course, 2 tournaments

Tiger Woods had already hit a 3-wood toward the sixth green when his caddie began taking measured steps in the right rough as if looking for a lost ball. Instead he was searching for a sprinkler that used to be easy to find.


Mosca, 16:50 - CALCIO RUSSIA: HIDDINK PROLUNGA FINO AL 2010

Il tecnico olandese Guus Hiddink ha prolungato il contratto con la Russia fino ai mondiali del 2010 ...


Audit of U.N.'s Sudan Mission Finds Tens of Millions in Waste

UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations has wasted tens of millions of dollars in its peacekeeping operations in Sudan over the past three years, according to the findings of U.N. auditors examining the financial practices of the global body's overseas missions.


Astronauts to try to wiggle solar panel loose

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station planned on Friday to try to free a stuck solar panel by agitating it from inside the station on a day otherwise devoted to resting up for a third spacewalk and unloading supplies from the shuttle Discovery.


Germany mulling direct EADS stake in 2010

Germany might take a direct stake in the aerospace group EADS in 2010, replacing a consortium of investors and German states, but is keeping all options open, a government spokesman said Wednesday.


KABUL, Afghanistan -- The United States could cut its forces in Afghanistan next summer if Taliban militants accept an amnesty to be drawn up by President Hamid Karzai and neighboring Pakistan, the senior US commander in Kabul said yesterday.


Karzai Travels To Campaign Rally Outside Kabul

5 October 2004 -- Afghan Transitional Administration Chairman Hamid Karzai traveled to a campaign rally outside Kabul today, four days ahead of Afghanistan's presidential election.


Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester City fined midfielder Joey Barton six weeks' wages after an ugly incident at a Christmas party Sunday night.


Pain Relief for Some, With an Odd Tradeoff

Implantable stimulators can blunt pain with electrical impulses, but they may come with negative side effects.


Goalkeeper Joe Cannon made a late save to preserve the Colorado Rapids' 0-0 tie with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night.


The Conservative Party is dying and UKIP must replace it, Robert Kilroy-Silk tells the party's annual conference.


Tragica rapina in un supermarket Ucciso il negoziante, catturato il killer

BARLETTA (BARI), 20 AGOSTO 2004 - Il titolare del supermercato 'Roma' di Barletta - un uomo di 65 anni, del quale per il momento non e' stato reso noto il nome - e' morto per le coltellate infertegli da un giovane che stava compiendo una rapina nel suo ...


Pakistan says it has strong proof that al-Qaeda assassinated opposition politician Benazir Bhutto.


SunTrust Banks Inc. said Wednesday that an internal review of errors in its accounting for loan-loss allowances found "a material weakness in the company's internal controls over financial reporting," and


Warm, Gooey Corporate Gifts Sometimes Prove Ethically Sticky

For the past three weeks, EFX Media in Arlington has turned itself into a chocolate-chip cookie factory.


Singapore's new Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced an easing of restrictions on free speech in the tightly controlled island nation on Sunday.


GE Brings Bad Things to Light and Fixes Them

Not even the biggest and best are immune to accounting mishaps.


The Supreme Court appeared hesitant yesterday to endorse medical marijuana for patients who have a doctor's recommendation. Justices are considering whether sick people in 11 states with medical marijuana laws can get around a federal ban on the drug.


Malaysians are the world's worst "text rats" who love to send flirty messages behind their partner's back, according to a survey.


An explosion at an unlicensed fireworks factory in Istanbul killed 17 people and injured 68 others Thursday, an official said.


Intel's Centrino connects with all Wi-Fi standards

Intel announced on Thursday a component that's compatible with all Wi-Fi standards, which will let the chipmaker reach the full audience of individuals seeking to be wirelessly connected.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. paid bonuses to store managers that encouraged them to limit employee meal and rest breaks, a human resources consultant testified at a trial over claims the company cheated workers in Pennsylvania.


Norwegian hacker says he can bypass AT&T on iPhone

MENLO PARK, California  - A well-known hacker  claims to have overcome restrictions on Apple Inc.'s   iPhone, allowing highly technical users to bypass AT&T Inc.'s  network to use the phone's Internet and music features.


European Court Rejects Microsoft Antitrust Appeal

Europeâs second-highest court upheld today a 2004 antitrust ruling that found the software company had abused its dominance in operating systems.


Pension rules need to be changed to help women avoid poverty in old age as a mix of low pay and time out for childcare is limiting their retirement savings, the TUC says.


Japan's PM Yasuo Fukuda calls for greater discipline from defence officials following a series of scandals.


Update 2: Philippine Shares End Higher on Blue Chips

Philippine shares ended higher Wednesday, led by blue chips that gained on expectations of favorable third-quarter results due this week.


Though Howard Stern's defection from broadcast to satellite radio is still 16 months off, the industry is already trying to figure out what will fill the crater in ad revenue and listenership that he is expected to leave behind.


Consumer Confidence Falls Again in Sept.

US consumer confidence edged lower again in September after falling in August, as persistent worries about the job market weighed on sentiment, a report on Tuesday said.


Scottish islanders' hedgehog cull poses prickly problem

A remote Scottish island has come under growing pressure to end a controversial annual cull of hedgehogs, and ferry them to the mainland instead.


Kosovo says independence on track despite U.N. rift

PRISTINA, Serbia  - The West's decision to discard a U.N. resolution on the fate of Kosovo and pursue more talks will not stop the breakaway province's steady march to independence from Serbia, Kosovo politicians and analysts said.


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


Rick Plumley did not need any faucets, toilets or bathtubs when he stopped the other day at Washington's version of a plumber's paradise, a filthy, windowless warehouse in the center of the city.


GENEVA - The European Union (EU) and its allies got the go-ahead from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) yesterday to slap potentially heavy sanctions on US goods in response to the latter's illegal anti-dumping rules.


NASHVILLE -- Jake Plummer broke out of his slump with a nearly perfect start and kept the Denver Broncos in the playoff race.


Innalzato durante la festa Champions, offendeva il tricolore dei cuginiMoratti: "Ma i giocatori se lo ricorderanno". Galliani: "Ora basta"                                            Lo striscione della discordia Il Milan si scusa con l'Inter


Briton charged with bomb plot claims torture

A British man accused of plotting to cause an explosion in the United Kingdom claimed yesterday that he had been tortured by British, American and Pakistani intelligence officers after being arrested abroad.


Scalone no questione vita o morte ma basta a ministri tifosi


Lakers start training camp without coach Jackson

The Los Angeles Lakers began  official training for the 2006-07 season on Tuesday without the  full impact of two familiar faces in head coach Phil Jackson  and top player Kobe Bryant.


The IAAF ruled Monday that double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius is ineligible to compete in the Beijing Olympics because his prosthetic racing blades give him a clear competitive advantage


Halliburton not notified on contract ban in Nigeria: spokeswoman

WASHINGTON, Sept 20 : US company Halliburton said Nigeria has not notified it about its decision to place an embargo on awarding government contracts to the oil services giant's subsidiary in the west African country.


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President Bush must be given another four years in the White House to continue his determined war on terrorism, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said last night as the Republican


Bankrupt Delta Air Lines Inc.  on Friday said its net loss narrowed in August, compared with the same month last year, as it cut costs and increased passenger revenue.


Czechs Rout Germany in World Cup of Hockey

The Czech Republic scored three goals in three minutes during the second period and routed Germany 7-2 Friday in the World Cup of Hockey.


A leaked report reveals new security measures set to be introduced at the Palace of Westminster, a paper claims.


Notebook: Pitcher Milton signs with Reds

The New York Yankees came calling on Eric Milton, willing to peel some bills out of their bulging money clip. The big-budget Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers also


OPEC responded to recent high oil prices yesterday by raising its output quotas by 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude, effective from 1 November, a move analysts said was largely cosmetic in light of its current overproduction.


DETROIT - US auto sales rose 2.2 percent in October as Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. led Asian automakers to a record 35.


Analysis: Clinton faces likability worry

It was a blunt question for Hillary Rodham Clinton at the end of a long campaign day. A young man said he knew a lot of people who just didn't like her, and he wanted to know what she could do about it.


A federal judge on Tuesday agreed to  Martha Stewart's request to start serving her prison term as  soon as possible for lying about a suspicious stock sale --  meaning the homemaking icon will be out in time to plant her  beloved spring garden.


Actress Mischa Barton was arrested and briefly jailed on Thursday on suspicion of drunken driving, marijuana possession and driving without a license, Los Angeles police said.


Shiite militia asked to surrender weapons

The Iraqi government has given Shiite militiamen five days to hand in weapons under a weekend peace agreement. National Security Adviser Kassim Daoud said the Iraqi interim government will commit more than


Five of the six Man Booker Prize nominees, left to right, Gerard Woodward, Colm Toibin, Achmat Dangor, Alan Hollinghurst, and Sarah Hall, pose in London, hours before the winner is announced Tuesday Oct. 19, 2004.


Treasury debt prices soared on Friday after the latest employment figures suggested U.S. job creation continues to lag, soothing worries the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates more aggressively.


PARIS, France -- Swiss striker Alexander Frei left Marseille fans calling for the resignation of president Christophe Bouchet with the only goal as Stade Rennes won 1-0.


HP board meets today to decide chairman's fate

Dunn-snooping The HP board of directors is meeting again later today to decide the fate of chairman Patricia Dunn.â¦


Barack Obama endorses low carbon fuel standard

Democratic presidential candidate  Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed a federal low-carbon fuel  standard patterned on California's ambitious goals.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's done. Two straight. Three out of four. The Patriots stand astride the professional football world. But please, don't embarrass yourself. Don't even think about invoking the dreaded "D-word."


Text of President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, as provided by the White House.


Monster fires suspended general counsel in probe

Monster Worldwide Inc. on Wednesday said its board fired the company's general counsel for cause related to its internal stock option investigation.


UN Tries to Calm Frontier After Burundi Massacre

BUJUMBURA/UNITED NATIONS  - UN peacekeepers are scrambling to avoid new bloodshed in the volatile Great Lakes region of Africa following a massacre of Congolese refugees in western Burundi, the United Nations ...


Politica. Prodi: "Niente scuse a Forza Italia. E' iniziato un bel confronto". Follini:"Delegittima l'avversario". Oggi, a Roma, ci sarÃ  il vertice del centrosinistra con Romano Prodi in vista delle elezioni Regionali.


Bush Ups Pressure on Congress to Pass Intel Reform

President Bush stepped up pressure  on Congress on Saturday to approve an overhaul of the nation's  intelligence operations, just two days before lawmakers return  to try again to approve the reforms.


WASHINGTON  Google closed the unusual auction for its shares yesterday and prepared for its stock to begin trading at $85 per share, after weaker-than-expected demand from investors forced it to drastically slash the price and size of ...


Clinton demands international Bhutto probe

US Senator Hillary Clinton Friday called for an independent, international probe into Benazir Bhutto's murder, saying Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's government had no credibility.


Michael Vick was fined $10,000 by the NFL and agreed to donate another $10,000 to charity for an obscene hand gesture toward Falcons fans following last weekend's loss to New Orleans.


Brian Selznick's obsessions with old French movies, automatons, clockworks and the filmmaker Georges MÃ©liÃ¨s inspired âThe Invention of Hugo Cabret,â which earlier this month won the Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children.


Average UK university chiefs' salaries rose 7.9% last year - against 3% for academics after industrial action.


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


"Pirates" races past $400 million overseas

"Pirates of the  Caribbean: At World's End" overwhelmed the international box  office for the second consecutive weekend, making off with an  estimated $105.4 million from 103 markets.


EPA, State Officials Plan Meeting on Clean-Air Plan

By Scott Streater, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  May 26--The federal Environmental Protection Agency continues to press the state over last-minute changes that appear to weaken an ozone clean-up for Dallas-Fort Worth.


Nestle Net Rises 2.1%, Less Than Forecast, on Costs

Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Nestle SA, the world's largest food company, said first-half profit rose 2.1 percent, less than forecast, as sales in Western Europe declined and costs for sugar, milk and packaging increased.


A woman who underwent surgery for a brain aneurysm died after she was mistakenly injected with an antiseptic solution instead of a harmless X-ray marker dye, hospital officials said.


Michelin announces 35-percent profit rise, workers hold two managers

French tyre-maker Michelin reported on Friday a 35.3 percent surge in 2007 net profit as workers at a company factory in eastern France scheduled to be shut down next year were holding two managers at the site.


Udine, 17:39 - CALCIO, PALERMO; COLANTUONO: AMAURI RESTA CON NOI

Un buon punto per il Palermo di Stefano Colantuono a Udine, nonostante un pessimo primo tempo, chius...


China yields fall on good bond sale, squeeze ends

China's money market rates fell on Friday as an IPO-related funding squeeze ended, causing the seven-day repo rate to plunge, while most bond yields dropped after a good 10-year bond auction.


Justin.tv Signs Cute New Star: She's a Blond

Her name is Justine, and she's the new "lifecaster" on Justin.tv. But Justin Kan retains the star billing on the webcast.


Serbian Runoff Likely; Western Ties at Issue

BELGRADE, Serbia, Jan. 20 -- An ally of the late autocratic leader Slobodan Milosevic edged ahead of the pro-Western incumbent in Serbia's presidential election Sunday but failed to win an outright majority, according to independent monitors and partial official results.


As soon as rumors began to fly about the IBM-Lenovo deal, bloggers and others began to buzz about the possibility that IBM would use the opportunity to buy Apple. The contract posted by Lenovo, however, says no. [Missing Links]


SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Hewlett-Packard Co. has stopped selling workstations based on Intel Corp.'s Itanium 2 microprocessor, a company spokeswoman confirmed today.


'Midsummer' Show Music by 'Striking 12''s GrooveLily Will Get CD in 2007

Playbill - The theatre music of GrooveLily, the pop trio currently starring in the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Striking 12, will be released on a 2007 recording from PS Classics.


Pupil numbers for six Edinburgh schools due to close, exceed minimum occupancy levels, it emerges.


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Red Sox, Astros hope to ride wild-card wave

Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez are revved up. Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt are rarin' to go. Baseball fans are ready, too. The shadows are getting longer, the leaves are starting to turn and pumpkins are showing up.