Xerox tool analyzes text to improve search results

(InfoWorld) - Xerox researchers have developed a search tool that tries to understand documents, rather than looking for keywords, in order to provide better results. The tool, FactSpotter, analyzes the underlying grammar of a text in order to infer additional information, such as whether ambiguous words are being used as nouns or verbs, or to whom a pronoun refers, said FrÃ©dÃ©rique Segond, who manages the parsing and semantics research group at Xerox Research Center Europe near Grenoble, France. The analysis allows the software to understand that references to "Bill Gates," "he" and "the head of Microsoft" in the same document likely refer to the same person. But the software should also be able to tell that "Bill Gates said ... " and "A friend of Bill Gates said ..." do not precede words spoken by the same person, a situation that would likely lead search engines using keyword analysis alone to return irrelevant results. One of the first groups to use FactSpotter will be Xerox Litigation Services, which next year will build it into a suite of "e-discovery" software for the legal profession, Segond said. In the discovery phase of a lawsuit, where legal teams must often sift through millions of e-mail messages and other documents, the software could be used to identify the sender and recipients of messages, and pick out information about events and dates from them. These features could be used to form a picture of who knew what, and when, in order to build a solid legal case, she said. Segond's research team developed their own metalanguage to describe the grammars of different human languages. So far, they have used it to build descriptions of Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. A joint Fujitsu-Xerox research team has also used it to describe Japanese grammar, showing that it can be used for languages using other writing systems. FactSpotter itself is written in the C programming language, and the researchers have also developed modules in Java and Python, allowing the software to interface with other applications. Although the software only analyzes written language, it can be linked with audio transcription tools in order to search radio and TV archives, and the company is involved in joint research projects to do just that, Segond said.


Chaplain in Spy Case Honorably Discharged

A Muslim chaplain imprisoned for 76 days as part of an espionage investigation by the government has received an honorable discharge from the Army.


Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Larry Zierlein apologized Thursday for accidentally e-mailing an explicit sex video to numerous NFL employees, including league commissioner Roger Goodell.


According to a report in the Ottawa Sun, an NHL agent has lost his certification for leaking information about a players' association website to a reporter from a Minnesota newspaper.


Rice Says She Knew Iraq Tube Claims Questioned

Top US officials were aware some pre-war evidence cited to make the case against Iraq's Saddam Hussein was questionable but US intelligence officials nonetheless deemed the threat of his developing nuclear weapons credible, top


Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani showed up for a fundraiser in suburban Rochester on Friday night, two days after undergoing hospital tests for flu-like symptoms.


Jimmy Griffin, an Academy Award-winning songwriter and former guitarist for the 1970s pop group Bread, died Tuesday in Nashville of complications from cancer. He was 61.


Finally, 7-Eleven drops DOS, moves to .Net

Giant retailer 7-Eleven announced this week that it will transition its 5,300 convenience stores from using a DOS-based batch data-processing handheld to a somewhat newer CE.net-based device.ADVERTISEMENTReducing the Total Cost of OwnershipLearn how to reduce the total coast of ownership in enterprise data management in this case study.


UK government hit with another large computer failure

NOVEMBER 26, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - IT system failures continued to plague the UK government this week, when as many as 80,000 civil servants working for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) had to deal with what is being described in the local


Young Cleveland Cavaliers standout  LeBron James's record-breaking triple-double will not be his  last, his coach has promised.


South Africa's ANC begins leadership vote

POLOKWANE, South Africa  - South Africa's ruling ANC on Tuesday began voting in a leadership election expected to be won by Jacob Zuma and put him on track to become the country's president in 2009.


Scientists believe women could be sprinting faster than men in the 2156 Olympics.


Analysis: Bush lands in same hole as dad

Through his presidency, George W. Bush has worked hard to avoid repeating the mistakes of his father. He has done almost everything differently, yet now finds himself in the same hole despite trumping his dad by winning a second term.


Blair blasts critics in final defence of Iraq war

Tony Blair on Monday strongly defended intervening in Iraq for the final time as prime minister before parliament's top scrutiny body.


Labor offers free day in $1.6b childcare package

The federal Labor leader has promised to spend $1.6 billion boosting child care, including providing a free day of care each week for some children.


Gmail users soon able to check e-mail via Outlook

Web search leader Google said Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.


Goosen Wins Sun City Title, Westwood Slumps to 80

SUN CITY, South Africa  - South Africa's Retief  Goosen claimed his first Sun City Golf Challenge title at the  Gary Player Country Club Sunday after overnight leader Lee  Westwood slumped to an 80.


Washington adds little weight to new push on Darfur peacekeepers

A renewed US push to end the tragedy in Sudan's Darfur region shows little promise of quick success, with Washington unwilling to put new teeth into its demand that the Khartoum government accept an aggressive UN peacekeeping force to halt the killing.


Sonatrach risultera' al 41,6% di Galsi, Edison al 20,8%


People in NI owe about  Â£3bn on credit and debt, a new report by the General Consumer Council says.


Forum Participants Rank Development Preferences for Two Downtown Locations

By Roger Harris, The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tenn.  Mar. 2--Downtown developers Leigh Burch and David Dewhirst said Thursday  they would be interested in responding to Knox County's requests for proposals  for the former News Sentinel site at the corner of State Street and Church  Avenue.


Lawsuit in outsourced U.S. war is moved out of court

After years of high-stakes legal wrangling, a lawsuit stemming from the gruesome deaths of four U.S. contractors in Iraq is moving behind closed doors in an action seen as an important precedent for the booming private security industry.


Sergio Garcia is shining again as Europe continue to dominate Saturday's fourballs.


Iraq PM unveils "peace committee" against violence

Iraq's prime minister announced a broad plan to halt militia killings on Monday, as mass kidnaps by men in uniform and dozens of tortured bodies found in Baghdad fueled fears of all-out sectarian civil war.


Florida tries to wipe out cat-sized African rats

GRASSY KEY, Florida  - Deep in the heart of the Florida Keys, wildlife officials are laying bait laced with poison to try to wipe out a colony of enormous African rats that could threaten crops and other animals.


A grand jury Monday indicted four men for the grisly slayings of six people during a home invasion, and the state prosecutor planned to seek the death penalty.


Kodak launches printer to compete with HP, others

Eastman Kodak Co.  introduced a  line of desktop printers on Tuesday that use low-cost  replacement ink cartridges, entering a market dominated by  Hewlett-Packard Co.


Mice move in to new New York Times building

The New York Times just moved into a new $600 million, 52-story building and all people want to talk about is the mice. Or the leaks. Or the screwy elevators.


All 26 Americans Who Sat Nearest TB Patient Found

Public health authorities have found all 26 Americans who sat near a man infected with untreated "extensively drug-resistant" tuberculosis on a transatlantic flight last month and will be able to test them for exposure to the often-fatal organism, federal officials said yesterday.


The Aviator wins best movie at the 2005 Bafta film awards, while Vera Drake wins best director and actress.


3-Drug Regimen Is New Tool in Leukemia Fight

MONDAY, Dec. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A combination of three chemotherapy drugs -- pentostatin, cyclophosphamide and rituximab --  produced significant clinical response in patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to a study presented Sunday at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting.


By TONY McDONOUGH Deputy  MORE than 100,000 cable TV viewers across Merseyside could see up to five Sky TV channels disappear from their screen in the next few days following a row between Virgin Media and BSkyB.


Rules foul-up costs Udomporn an Olympic record

A refereeing blunder robbed Thailand gold medallist Udomporn Polsak of what she thought was an Olympic record, red-faced weightlifting officials admitted.


MANY NEWSPAPERS SEE CIRCULATION DECLINES

Some of the nation's largest daily newspapers reported steep circulation declines yesterday, with overall circulation down across the industry, a new report revealed.


You know, this is information that you just can't get anyplace else. Unless you look for it.


World Business Briefing: Canada: Japan Tobacco Unit to Face Trial

Japan Tobaccoâs Canadian unit was ordered by an Ontario judge to stand trial on charges it defrauded the Canadian government out of about a billion Canadian dollars ($931 million) in the 1990s by shipping cigarettes to the United States to avoid paying taxes. The judge, David Fairgrieve of Ontario Provincial Court, said in a 29-page ruling that prosecutors had presented enough evidence to warrant a trial of the unit, JTI-MacDonald. The company has denied any wrongdoing.


Police guard airport after Hurley wedding scuffles

Dozens of police guarded the  airport where actress Elizabeth Hurley was due to leave the  desert city of Jodhpur on Saturday after a brief battle between  reporters and security guards overshadowed her Hindu wedding.


The South Korean gymnast who lost the all-around title to Paul Hamm because of a scoring error files an appeal Sunday with a sports arbitration panel asking it to help him get a gold medal.


Clinton, Giuliani most electable, poll finds

Respondents to a Gallup poll rated the two New Yorkers highest when it came to likeliness of being elected.


MSN Search Engine Launch December 2004  MSN Search Launch December '04? Wouldn't it be a kick, if they stick to effective algorithms and the slick look they're offering in the October tech preview incarnation! That version has me very happy with the rankings of my own sites and those of clients ...


Latin Grammys Showcase Youthful, Obscure Talent

When the lights come up on  Wednesday's Latin Grammys, many musicians like Mexican band  Cafe Tacuba, who are little known in the United States, will  vie for top honors in a glitzy Hollywood coming out party for  new artists.


Quotazioni a 862,86 dollari l'oncia, aumento dello 0,7%


The former chief executive of Comverse Technology has formed a company in Namibia that will invest in construction, tourism and agriculture.


Tom Murphy, Irish Actor, Dies at 39; Won Tony for âBeauty Queenâ

Mr. Murphy won a Tony Award for his only Broadway role â a comically discontented Irishman in âThe Beauty Queen of Leenane.â


Mohamed Abukar scored 16 points and San Diego State beat No. 15 Air Force 62-41 on Tuesday night for its first win against a ranked team in more than five years.


Treasuries end higher after housing news

Treasury prices closed with light gains Tuesday, after homebuilder Lennar Corp. reported a sharply higher than projected loss and a national report showed existing home sales at a five-year low in August.


Skyscrapers in Washington? Well, not quite. But Christopher B. Leinberger, a land-use expert at the Brookings Institution, last week brought up the prospect of raising the height limit on buildings in the District. He didn't specify a height but encouraged community leaders, planners and developers to at least entertain the idea. ...


India's tsunami victims ring in New Year with prayers, tears

Hundreds began gathered at a majestic church in this Christian pilgrimage town in southern India for a solemn service to herald in the New Year and pray for thousands who perished when tsunamis battered the region a week ago.


A Silicon Valley venture firm will start cutting checks to entrepreneurs developing applications for the social-networking service.


Coroner: Clarkson's death was a homicide

The barrel of a gun may have been forced into actress Lana Clarkson's mouth, bruising her tongue before she was fatally shot, a coroner testified Tuesday in music producer Phil Spector's murder trial.


Retail Sees Solid, Not Stellar, Holidays

Holiday shopping got off to a flying  start in the United States this weekend.


Irish Govt Gives UK Hostage Bigley a Passport

Ireland has granted British hostage Ken  Bigley a passport following calls from his family who hope that  stressing his Irish connections will persuade his kidnappers in  Iraq to release him.


Food miles may be green, but are they fair?

Supermarkets are scrambling to capture the millions of "green" pounds spent by increasingly environmentally aware shoppers.


Fox News Beats Broadcasters in Convention Coverage

The Fox News cable channel made a bit of television history by drawing more viewers than any of the Big Three broadcast networks on the opening night of major coverage of the Republican convention, according to figures issued on Wednesday.


Aaron Wormus: 5 Minute Zend Cert. Guide Review

Aaron Wormus has a new posting over on his weblog talking about a "5 Minute Review" of the Zend Certification Study Guide.


The charts that tally the number of deals law firms have worked on present a glimpse into the tight credit market, which brought deals to a halt this summer in the U.S.


US WELCOMES CHEN'S PEACE OVERTURE TO BEIJING IN NATIONAL DAY ...

Washington, Oct. 10 (CNA) The US State Department expressed welcome Sunday to President Chen Shui-bian's peace overture to Beijing spelled out in his Oct. 10 National Day speech calling for a reopening of cross-strait dialogue.


World Bank Lists Failing Nations That Can Breed Global Terrorism

The number of weak and poorly governed nations that can provide a breeding ground for global terrorism has grown sharply over the past three years, despite increased Western efforts to improve conditions in such states, according to a new World Bank report.


"Devil Wears Prada" skewers fashion boss from hell

Meryl Streep, who plays a tyrannical  fashion magazine editor in "The Devil Wears Prada," insists she  didn't draw on Vogue editor Anna Wintour for her character --  on the contrary, she based it on men she knows.


Chechen capital empties ahead of election to replace slain leader

Chechnya's capital Grozny emptied as residents fearing rebel raids fled a day before an election to replace their slain pro-Moscow leader.


The deadliest hurricane to hit the Caribbean in a decade is on course to slam into Jamaica, where about 800 Britons were being evacuated.


A man discriminated against because of his sexual orientation is awarded almost Â£120,000 by a tribunal.


Israel wants to cut its Gaza links, official says

Israel wants to cut its links with the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip after militants blasted open the territory's border with Egypt in defiance of an Israeli blockade, Israel's deputy defence minister said on Thursday.


KABUL, Afghanistan - US and Afghan troops killed a Taliban commander and detained 22 suspected Taliban fighters during a major search operation after a gunbattle in a southern Afghan mountain range, officials said Saturday.


Scottish lifeboat crews rescued nearly 900 people in their third busiest year since records began.


Court Asked to Remove Jackson Prosecutor

Prosecutor Tom Sneddon and his entire office should be removed from the Michael Jackson molestation case because he "is motivated by personal animosity" toward the singer, according to newly released court papers.


The discovery of carbon-14 paves the way for determining the age of rocks, fossils and what have you. Compiled by Tony Long.


Oltre 200 i sospetti arrestati in operazione a Baghdad


An 8-year-old boy who wandered away from his campsite over the weekend was found alive Tuesday in a rugged area with steep cliffs and narrow ravines.


Apple offers a little love with its DRM-free upgrades

Blog: Upgrades based on purchase history allows users to recover previously purchased and lost iTunes files


When Shakespeare called sleep the "chief nourisher of life's feast," he may have been well ahead of his time, medically at least. Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center report that disrupting sleep damages the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially raising the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.


Stocks Headed Higher; Fed Outlook Pleases

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday,  pointing to a higher market open, as oil prices fell toward $48  a barrel and Wall Street seemed encouraged that the Federal  Reserve would not accelerate its pace of interest rate hikes.


U.S. intelligence sees elements of Iraq "civil war"

U.S. intelligence has concluded key elements of Iraq's violence could be described as "civil war," a term Bush administration officials have been reluctant to use, a new report said on Friday.


FARMINGTON (Pennsylvania) - Vijay Singh took Tiger Woods' No 1 world ranking away earlier this month. On Sunday, he took one of Woods' records with him too.


Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has been in a coma for several hours and now in critical condition, Arafat's senior aides said on Thursday.


The dollar edged up on Tuesday but buying  was light as investors remained cautious ahead of a U.S.  interest rate decision and, later in the week, current account  data that could underscore bearish sentiment on the currency.


Falconbridge Profit Rises Eightfold on Nickel Prices

Falconbridge Ltd., the world's third- biggest nickel producer, said third-quarter earnings rose more than eightfold as base-metal prices jumped.


Honda Motor Co. has acknowledged a problem with oil filters on CR-V sport-utility vehicles and is taking steps to prevent engine fires caused by oil leaks.


Yesterday, thanks to judicious leaks from Bill and the Boyz, the media splashed Microsoft to launch MSN Search and today, thanks to Microsoft's official announcement, it's Microsoft launches MSN Search.


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Gray whale numbers remain greatly reduced: study

The Pacific gray whale population, thought by some experts to have rebounded fully from the ravages of whaling, actually is back to a mere fraction of historic levels, scientists said on Monday.


Islamabad and Kabul must stop playing   blame games in the battle against the resurgent Taliban and   work together to crush the group on both sides of the border,   Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said on Thursday.


Millions of customers have been stuck without cash after their bank cards stopped working in cash machines.


Traian Basescu, a sea captain turned politician, won a surprise victory in Romania's presidential run-off election held on Sunday, according to final results announced yesterday.


The Colorado Rockies are the most religious team in baseball. And they sure could use a miracle now


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United Airlines said on Wednesday it  would cut its U.S. flights and increase capacity on more  lucrative international routes as it tries to emerge from  bankruptcy.


Business & money: 53,114 people petitioned to go bankrupt in 2007 after being unable to keep up with their debts


Phyllis Diller had to cancel a "Tonight Show" appearance celebrating her 90th birthday because she fractured her back — but the comedian still plans to celebrate.


Central Coast Hospitals Prepare For San Jose Closure

SALINAS, Calif. -- Central Coast hospitals are trying to figure out where they're going to send patients with severe trauma after hearing the news that the San Jose Medical Center will be closing soon.


U.S. military says kills 26 militants in Baghdad

U.S. troops killed an estimated 26 militants during fierce fighting in Baghdad's Sadr City early on Saturday in one of the bloodiest clashes in the Shi'ite slum since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.


Experts struggle to identify plane crash dead

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


DOTHAN, Ala. - A new crime has reared its stinky head in southeast Alabama: Potty tipping. Someone has been overturning portable toilets at four construction sites in the Dothan area, with one company reporting that four or five were flipped in a week. Several firms have complained.


Ucraina. Kuchma favorevole al nuovo ballottaggio

Il presidente uscente dell'Ucraina, Leonid Kuchma, si Ã¨ espresso a favore della ripetizione del ballottaggio tra il candidato filogovernativo Viktor Yanukovich e il leader dell'opposizione Viktor Yushchenko come unica maniera per far uscire il Paese dall


Several senior executives at AOL have resigned since the hiring of a new chief executive at the Internet company owned by Time Warner.


Michael Jordan went to work for the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday, overseeing a pre-draft workout as part-owner of the team.


The radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory will begin mapping the known galaxy on Friday, scientists said.


Authorities have detained a journalist from a widely respected newspaper on suspicion of extorting money from a government official, the newspaper said Thursday.


Messaggio alla Santa Sede contro critiche mosse a Zapatero


Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe signs up to play the boy wizard in the final two films in the hit series.


O.J. Simpson told jailers he had been planning to host a poker game at his home in Miami before he was brought to Las Vegas to spend several nights behind bars, according to a television program transcript released Monday.


VW throws lifeline to Brussels plant with Audi plans

German car maker Volkswagen offered a lifeline to its Brussels factory, unveiling plans to build its new Audi model at the plant a little more than a week after announcing mass lay-offs.


"Sopranos" filming locations draw mobs of fans

LODI, New Jersey  - Every Saturday afternoon, the staff at the Satin Dolls go-go lounge clears the bar of matchbooks, coasters, napkins and anything else not nailed down because a sold-out tour bus is on the way from New York.


Eisner admitted lying on Kingâs show about Ovitz

Yesterday Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner was speaking about his interview with Larry King in September 1996, during which he denied any tensions in Disney boardroom giving praises to Disneyâs President Michael Ovitz, while in fact persuading other


The man chosen to replace Ismail Khan as governor of Herat vows to restore order in the riot-hit western Afghan city.


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Astronauts Inspect Space Shuttle Heat Shield

HOUSTON - Astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Discovery began their first full day in orbit Wednesday with a heat shield inspection as they head toward an orbital rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS).


Top officials at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, including the Army's surgeon general, have heard complaints about outpatient neglect from family members, veterans groups and members of Congress for more than three years.


Swiss Voters Accept Stem Cell Research Law

GENEVA - Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a law allowing stem cell research Sunday, rejecting a hard-line campaign that compared researchers to the Nazis' "angel of death," Dr.


North Korea tells U.S. to remember the Pueblo

North Korea marked the anniversary on Wednesday of one of its rare Cold War victories over the United States by saying a U.S. spy ship it seized 40 years ago served as a lesson to show it can repel an invasion.


Stroke survivors who stop taking prescribed daily aspirin triple the risk of another stroke within the month, research suggests.


Ridge quits as US homeland security secy

WASHINGTON: US homeland security secretary Tom Ridge, whose name became synonymous with colour-coded terror alerts and tutorials about how to prepare for possible attack, resigned Tuesday.


It started to sink in for Matt Leinart as he shook the hands behind the stage. About two dozen past Heisman Trophy winners gathered in a ballroom here at the Hilton New York last night to welcome the newest member of their fraternity.


Don't look now, but the role of the industry's biggest bully is increasingly played by Apple, not Microsoft.


HRT's Link to Higher Blood Clot Risk Confirmed

Women who receive combination hormone therapy are at double the risk of developing blood clots in their veins, according to a major government study on the treatment.


Achille Maramotti, 78 anni, era malato da tempo


Avellino, 20:01 - CALCIO, AVELLINO: ACQUISTATO SALGADO

L'Avellino ha preso in comproprietà dal Foggia l'attaccante Mario Antonio Jimenez Salgado, 26...


L'attrice nei due film che segnano il debutto in tv dei romanzi di Gianrico CarofiglioSu Canale 5 il 28 dicembre e il 2 gennaio "Testimone inconsapevole" e "Ad occhi chiusi"                                          Chiara Muti in tv per Carofiglio "Amo i ruoli di donne difficili"                                                                                "Il cinema italiano spesso ti costringe a interpretare lo stesso personaggioColpa di chi sceglie attori non professionisti. Ma recitare Ã¨ tecnica, non si improvvisa"di ALESSANDRA VITALI


Fifteen years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Western living standards still out of reach.


Obese woman unaware of pregnancy until near birth

A woman who weighs more than 400 pounds (180 kg) said on Sunday she did not know she was pregnant until two days before giving birth this week to a healthy baby boy.


Aborigines who were taken from their homes as children will get reparation from the Australian state of Tasmania.


Hacker Hits California University Computer

A computer hacker accessed names and Social Security numbers of about 1.4 million Californians after breaking into a University of California, Berkeley, computer system in perhaps the worst attack of its kind ever suffered by the


Casino credit is the best loan you'll ever find.


World Forum Ends After High-Powered Talks

More than 2,000 of the world's rich and powerful decamped from this luxurious Swiss ski resort Sunday after five days of talks on how to improve the world, particularly by stamping out poverty, fighting disease and bringing peace to the Middle East and elsewhere.


Rockets nip Kings as NBA travels to China

Hometown hero Yao Ming scored 14 points to lead the Houston Rockets to an 88-86 win over the Sacramento Kings Thursday night in the first ever NBA game played in China.


The House neared action Wednesday on requiring Americans to show proof of citizenship in order to vote, and the Senate moved to build a 700-mile fence along the Mexican border, sharpening attacks on illegal immigration before the midterm elections.


Its visionary gone, Shreve's began tumbling

By most appearances, Shreve, Crump & Low's party last November to celebrate its new flagship store was a smashing success: More than 200 guests sipped champagne under a two-story Steuben glass sculpture as women tried on diamonds, and Aerosmith's bassist entertained the crowd.


RodriguezÃ¢ÂÂs Upset Win in Texas 23 Yields Another Seat for Dems

Democratic former Rep. Ciro D. Rodriguez upset Republican Rep. Henry Bonilla in a House runoff election Tuesday in southwestern TexasÃ¢ÂÂ 23rd District, pushing the DemocratsÃ¢ÂÂ net gain to 30 House seats and concluding Campaign 2006 with one final stunning come-from-behind victory for the new House majority party.


Giants Survive Weather to Clinch Playoff Spot

A come-from-behind victory over the Bills means the Giants will go to the playoffs for the third consecutive season and relieves the persistent pressure that follows Coach Tom Coughlin.


Musharraf's Peace Plea Gets Cool Reception

India gave a cool response Tuesday to fresh proposals by Pakistan's president to end a decades-old dispute over Kashmir, saying it expected


Microsoft is investigating reports of a new Internet Explorer flaw that puts people with the most secure version of Windows at risk of phishing attacks.


The Lib Dems will not trade "principled opposition for the sake of ministerial jobs", Sir Menzies Campbell says.


Not a lot of people know that... If you think eight hours a day sat in front of a computer screen is tough, try staring at a game of Space Invaders for over 38 hours. Thatâs just one of the historical gaming nuggets revealed in an edition of the Guinness World Records thatâs devoted entirely to videogames.â¦


Chelsea agree a fee of Â£15m to buy striker Nicolas Anelka from Bolton Wanderers.


MIAMI - Boxes of guns fell from the false ceiling of a storage unit, crashed into a toilet and ruptured a water pipe, leading authorities to uncover an alleged plot to sell the weapons to arm opposing sides in Colombia's civil war.    Five defendants from Miami-Dade County pleaded innocent Thursday to charges of firearms sales and exports to Venezuela, where prosecutors say the weapons were to be sold to left-wing Colombian rebels and right-wing paramilitary groups...


In what could prove to be one of the great second acts in Internet history, erstwhile king of spam Sanford Wallace takes center stage this week as exhibit A in a federal crackdown on invasive online advertising software.


Several hundred people hold a rally in Rome to press for the release of an Italian journalist held hostage in Iraq.


A state forensics scientist who said she tested DNA in her husband's underwear to find out whether he was cheating could be disciplined if investigators determine she violated the use of state equipment.


Genova, 17:56 - CALCIO, GENOA; DI VAIO: DISPUTATO CAMPIONATO STRAORDINARIO

"Abbiamo disputato un campionato straordinario, da quando sono arrivato è andata in crescendo...


US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said yesterday the number of troops in Iraq could be cut after the January elections in that country.


13.53: Lavorano tutte per una societÃ  che fornisce materiale elettrico le dieci persone prese oggi in ostaggio dall'Esercito islamico iracheno, lo stesso gruppo che ha firmato l'omicidio di Enzo Baldoni.


A fire which led to a mother and two children being taken to hospital was started deliberately, police say.


Lauren Sanchez and Patrick Whitesell Welcome a Girl

Lauren Sanchez, the host of the inaugural season of FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance," gave birth to a daughter on Tuesday, PEOPLE has confirmed.  The baby girl is named Eleanor Patricia Whitesell ("Ella"), after Sanchez's mother and mother-in-law, ...


Roma, 19:56 - CALCIO, ROMA: ALLA RIPRESA JUAN TORNA IN GRUPPO

Ripresa degli allenamenti per la Roma dopo due giorni di stop. La novità è il ritorno ...


Attorneys for John Walker Lindh, who pleaded guilty in July 2002 to a charge of aiding the Taliban, are asking President Bush to reduce his 20-year prison sentence.


Controversial Mike Leigh movie Vera Drake has won the Golden Lion prize for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival in Italy. Vera Drake, which focuses on a fictional back street abortionist in 1950s London, also


SunRocket Appears to Fold, VoIP Service in Doubt

VoIP startup SunRocket appears to be shut down, pointing up the continuing woes of companies trying to make a buck exclusively out of IP voice services.


Jobs market shows strength, jobless claims up

The U.S. jobs market showed some signs of strength in June as private employers added more jobs than expected and planned layoffs decreased, but initial claims for unemployment insurance edged up last week, reports showed on Thursday.


Roddick Powers U.S. to Lead in Davis Semis

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Andy Roddick hit a record 155 mph serve in his 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over Vladimir Voltchkov on Friday to help the United States to a 2-0 lead over Belarus in the Davis Cup semifinals...


Mike scherza, vuole fare venire un'orticaria a Baudo


Car bomb kills 48 in Iraqi Shiite city of Najaf

NAJAF, Iraq  - The death toll from a car bombing in Iraq 's holy Shiite city of Najaf climbed to 48 killed and 90 wounded, a hospital official said.


President Bush pledges US support for Lebanon after the killing of minister Pierre Gemayel heightens tensions.


Shops run out of bread in Harare, as Zimbabwe's main internet satellite connection shuts down over unpaid bills.


We are legit declares Kazaa in Australian court

The file swapping software Kazaa has legitimate uses claims the defence in the landmark trial in Australia of the controversial peer to peer program.


Derrek Lee whacked a three-run double  against his former team to help the Chicago Cubs defeat the  Florida Marlins 5-2 to retain their National League (NL)  wildcard lead Saturday.


Grant Hill had 22 points and the Phoenix Suns handed the San Antonio Spurs their first home loss of the season, 100-95, last night.


Germanyâs Christian Democrats Remain On Top

(CPOD) Sept. 27, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is still the top political group in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF.


Before she got to know him, Sandra Bullock says she tagged her husband, mechanic and reality TV star Jesse James, as a brutish "bigot."


Nigeria Militia Leader Says Deal Reached

ABUJA, Nigeria Sept. 29, 2004 - The leader of militia fighters threatening to widen a battle for control of Nigeria's oil-rich south said Wednesday he agreed to a tentative deal with President Olusegun Obasanjo


Bangkok, 15:49 - TENNIS, ATP BANGKOK: RODDICK RINUNCIA PER INFORTUNIO

Il torneo Atp di Bangkok perde per infortunio un altro dei suoi big. Dopo i forfait di Novak Djokovi...


NEW YORK Another rise in oil prices is putting some pressure on stocks, which are mixed. The Dow Jones industrial average is down 12 points at ten-thousand-165.


Evacuated Australians return home as floodwaters ease

Thousands of Australians started returning home on Monday after floodwaters in the wine-rich Hunter Valley eased, but residents further downstream near the coal port of Newcastle may be evacuated, officials said.


New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued a second insurance broker Friday as part of his investigation into the insurance industry, saying Universal Life Resources Inc.


Former Utah coach Rick Majerus turned down an offer to become an assistant to Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, the team said Tuesday.


Rising fuel costs "major threat" to airlines' profits: S and P

High fuel costs represent a "major threat" to airlines' profitability, although European carriers are better placed than their US rivals to withstand the impact, according to a report published Monday by credit rating agency Standard and Poor's.


What triggers nicotine dependency? Revealing study

Nicotine is a major addictive component in cigarettes, scientists said. However, how chemical dependency results from nicotine's interaction with brain cells still largely stumps the experts.


Five Cities to Make Olympic Presentations

IOC president Jacques Rogge said the five cities bidding for the 2012 Olympics accepted his advice and agreed to stop complaining about each other.


Time's running out for Marlins in chase for NL wild card

Although stormy weather has been a tough opponent for the Florida Marlins in their push to make the playoffs, it hasn't deterred their hopes of catching lightning in a bottle.


Pakistan's ex-PM Benazir Bhutto is  killed in a presumed suicide attack, a military spokesman announces on TV.


The $516 billion omnibus spending bill before Congress blends the budgets of 14 Cabinet departments with multiple policy changes. Highlights of the legislation include:


Peyton Manning moved into the lead in fan voting for the Pro Bowl with two weeks remaining in the balloting.


Yahoo's Yang holds firm on resisting Microsoft

Experimenting with capitalization (in more ways than one), Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang wrote his company's shareholders to explain why he believes Microsoft isn't assessing Yahoo's value fairly.


Israel Sweeps Gaza, Kills 22 Palestinians

GAZA CITY - Israeli occupation forces killed 22 Palestinians, including seven people slain by a tank shell, in a fresh invasion of a Gaza Strip refugee camp Thursday, September 30.


Norwich Union moves 950 jobs to Far East

Insurance giant Norwich Union has announced plans to move its business to India in a move which will lead to compulsory redundancies in Britain.


Impressive Haas Continues Comeback Run at Open

Tommy Haas continued his impressive  comeback from injury with a dominant 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 victory over  Brazilian qualifier Ricardo Mello Sunday to reach the fourth  round of the U.S. Open.


Former Times Editor in New Post at Magazine

Howell Raines, who lost the top newsroom job at The New York Times in 2003 amid public rancor and scandal, will become a media columnist at CondÃ© Nast Portfolio.


Jones' lawyer claims Conte was rebuffed by track star

SAN FRANCISCO A lawyer for Marion Jones tells CBS the man accusing the track star of using steroids is a spurned admirer who tried "for years" to establish a relationship with her.


MySpace Comes to China Rupert Murdochâs News Corp intends to have another go at the China Market.  After leaving the Chinese TV Market in June this year New Media will be the next attempt. From the Financial Times: Rupert Murdoch said on Tuesday that his wife, Wendy Deng, was working with senior News Corp executives to help [...]


Azienda, consultare elenco treni per limitare disagi


Japanese "Walk" the talk at Montreal fest

Japanese director Eiji  Okuda's "A Long Walk," a drama about an old man on a long walk  with a little girl, was the big winner as the Montreal World  Film Festival wrapped Monday.


Rispettare l'ambiente e combattere riscaldamento pianeta


A spoonful of sugar eases babies' vaccination pain

NEW YORK  - Giving infants a small dose of a sugar solution just before they get injections seems to make the pain more tolerable, a study shows.


International Space Station Welcomes Aboard ProCurve Networking

(Source: ProCurve) When ProCurve Networking by HP received an enquiry from EADS Astrium Space Transportation at the beginning of 2003, no one could have suspected what was to happen in the months that followed. ProCurve was the only networking vendor whose switches offered the level of reliability and performance required to handle the intense demands on board Columbus. Download this white paper to learn more.


Reding, no separazione funzionale ma strada e' quella


The US-led coalition says it has killed nearly two dozen insurgents in a clash in the southern Afghanistan.


By David Paul Kuhn. By Dick Meyer. By Dotty Lynch. By Bob Schieffer. (CBS) John Edwards charges that the Bush administration has a "long trail of failure" to plan properly before invading Iraq


Machine Error Gives Bush Extra Ohio Votes

An error with an electronic voting system gave President Bush 3,893 extra votes in suburban Columbus, elections officials said.


Update 1: Racetracks Sue Calif. on Indian Gambling

California racetrack officials who want to add slot machines to their gambling offerings sued the state over gambling compacts with five American Indian tribes.


Blast Near Convoy of Palestinian Security Chief

Moussa Arafat, cousin of Yasser Arafat and  a top Palestinian security chief, survived an apparent car bomb  assassination attempt in Gaza City on Tuesday in an attack that  signaled deepening internal faction fighting.


No relief: GagnÃ©, Donnelly are on the list

The names of two members of the 2007 World Series-winning Red Sox appeared in former Senator George Mitchell's report, which was released yesterday: Eric Gagné, who came to the team in a trade with the Rangers at the trading deadline in July, and Brendan Donnelly, who was acquired in an offseason deal with the Angels.


Jayendra Saraswathi, a top Hindu religious leader, is sent to jail in India in connection with a murder of a temple worker.


Space Station Receives Badly Needed Food Supply

The crew of International Space Station received badly needed supplies on Christmas day from an unmanned Russian spacecraft, enabling the mission to continue.


Steelers' LB Bell unexpectedly practices

Steelers inside linebacker Kendrell Bell unexpectedly practiced Thursday despite being listed as out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.


THE child rapists of Pitcairn Island next year will move into the jail they helped build. Judges yesterday showed the mercy which for so long has been absent


Details have begun to emerge about Britons killed, or missing presumed dead, as a result of the Indian Ocean tsunami. A total of 26 Britons have been confirmed dead, but this figure is set to rise.


There's a reason why rival television executives not-so-fondly refer to Fox's "American Idol" as the "death star." The talent show, which attracted more than 32 million viewers for each of its audition episodes last week, eclipsed everything in prime-time TV last week and was particularly cruel for the shows unlucky enough to air at the same time, Nielsen Media Research said on Tuesday.


Ex-astronaut Nowak allowed to shed ankle bracelet

ORLANDO, Florida  - Former NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak no longer has to wear an electronic ankle bracelet before her trial next month on charges she attacked a romantic rival when a love triangle with a fellow ex-astronaut unraveled in February, a Florida judge ordered on Thursday.


Chechen separatist leaders have ordered a ceasefire for the month of February, a leading rebel website reports.


Messina, 11:54 - CALCIO, MESSINA: RADIO MARGHERITA LO SPONSOR DI SABATO

Il Messina cambia main sponsor ogni weekend e per la partita in programma sabato 3 febbraio, tra i s...


Southwest makes strong bid for Midway gates

Southwest Airlines has offered more than $100 million for part of ATA's operations at Chicago's Midway Airport. If successful, it could torpedo AirTran Airway's efforts to create a hub there.


UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 18 -- President Bush has decided to name Andrew Natsios, a  former administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, as his special envoy for Darfur in the hope of reviving a diplomatic effort to end a 3 1/2 -year spree of violence in Sudan that has left hundreds...


Microsoft's anti-piracy effort brings in $77M

Microsoft's recent anti-piracy efforts -- more aggressive anti-copying technology and a string of lawsuits -- are helping the company bring in new revenues, company officials said Thursday.


Microsoft's quarterly results released Thursday make clear that the software maker is becoming a much different company than the one Bill Gates started back in 1975.


The sheriff said Friday he would "put in jail" anyone who helps an unidentified man who is the focus of an intensifying manhunt and accused of killing a police officer and wounding another.


The president endorses the recommendation of the US commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, for a phased withdrawal of 30,000 troops.


Top U.S. Iraq commander defends record to senators

The top U.S. commander in Iraq  defended his record on Thursday in the face of strong criticism  from Sen. John McCain, a Republican presidential contender in  2008.


DealTalk: Fewer big fish means fewer large chemical deals

A recent run of large chemical and plastics deals has cut into the list of possible targets, leaving companies and financial firms to fish in smaller ponds.


Trainer: Barbaro 'in good frame of mind'

Barbaro had another good night in the intensive care unit, and the Kentucky Derby winner's assistant trainer said Sunday the colt "is in a good frame of mind."


The Jesuits, one of the world's largest Roman Catholic religious orders, are meeting in Rome to elect a new leader and chart a future amid a decline in their numbers and lingering tensions in their relationship with the Vatican.


Electric cars may not be solution to all world problems

Flame storm fails to alter reality Recent Reg coverage of the green motoring field has been sternly criticised by some for too brusquely dismissing the fully-electric car, so we're back today with a look at battery-powered wheels.â¦


Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton has won the endorsement of film producer and director Steven Spielberg, ending a tug-of-war between Clinton and Barack Obama for the Hollywood heavyweight's affections.


Israeli soldiers patrol as Palestinian presidential candidate Bassam Salhi, center, from the People's Party tours the center of the West Bank city of Hebron, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004.


Conservatives Celebrate after Historic Election Win in Australia

Australia's conservative prime minister, John Howard, is celebrating a decisive victory over the Labor Party in general elections.


POLITICS:   Serbs Lend a Hand in Ukraine Protests

BELGRADE, Nov 24 (IPS) - A Serbian youth group that helped the opposition  topple former president Slobodan Milosevic has now  'exported' its ways of protest to Ukraine.


Sharon, Abbas Pledge to Halt Mideast Violence

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas declared Tuesday they would stop all military or violent activity against each other, pledging to break the four-year cycle of violence and get peace talks back on track.


For most Mexican truckers, access to US a waiting game

Last month's US Department of Transportation report dealt a setback to NAFTA proponents.


A British Royal Marine is killed and another wounded in a battle with Taleban fighters in Afghanistan, the MoD said.


Ascoli Piceno, 17:45 - CALCIO, ASCOLI; TESSER: STO VALUTANDO OFFERTA

Attilio Tesser non ha ancora deciso se accettare l'offerta dell'Ascoli. ''Sto valutando sia l'offert...


Suspect Animal Tested for Mad Cow Disease

Government scientists are chasing a  possible new case of mad cow disease in the United States, with  final results on a suspicious slaughtered animal expected in  coming days, officials said on Thursday.


Fraud and pressure marred Russian election: monitors

Corruption, official pressure on voters  and Soviet-era turnout figures were features of Russia's  parliamentary election, won by President Vladimir Putin's party  in a landslide, independent monitors said on Tuesday.


Roddick, Blake give US 2-0 lead over Austria

VIENNA - Clay nearly became a quagmire for the United States as it began defense of its Davis Cup title.


Microsoft to Open Its Online Gaming Service to Windows Users

Xbox Live, Microsoftâs gaming network that serves some six million Xbox users, is scheduled to be opened to PC gamers on May 8.


Republicans have not been known as the party of health care, but to make headway in the next election they need to embrace what is fast emerging as the top domestic issue for many Americans. That was a key message at a Republican governor's retreat Sunday in eastern Georgia.


U.S. military plans Iraq fallback strategy: report

U.S. military planners have begun work on a fallback strategy in case the U.S. troop buildup in Iraq fails, including a gradual pullout of U.S. forces and more emphasis on training and advising Iraqi forces, the Los Angeles Times reported in Monday's editions.


NCAA accuses Sampson of major recruiting violations

Kelvin Sampson's future at Indiana was in doubt yesterday following the release of an NCAA report that says he committed five "major" violations.


London, October 26: NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal has emerged as the richest man in Britain. The historic merger of his steel conglomerate Ispat with its rival, International Steel Group of USA, to


Si inasprisce lotta per il rinnovo del contratto


Likud Panel Backs Sharon's Plan for Coalition Government

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won an important victory within his party today that greatly improves the likelihood his faltering government will survive and proceed with a plan


German and French employees of Airbus demonstrate amid fears of cutbacks at the planemaker.


Nabi Says Vaccine Helped Smokers in Study Quit

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals on Tuesday said its NicVAX nicotine vaccine showed promising results in helping smokers quit smoking in a Phase II clinical trial.


World economy 'is at its best for five years'

MADRID: The world economy is at its best point for five years, although the US budget deficit and sluggish European growth pose problems, International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Rodrigo Rato was quoted yesterday as saying.


A gunman who went on a shooting spree in north London, injuring two people, is jailed for life.


Britain set to lose F1 grand prix, says Stewart

The British Grand Prix is set to be dropped from the 2005 Formula One calendar, former champion Jackie Stewart said on Thursday. "At the moment it seems that the calendar is not


Trinacria da bere a collezioni primavera-estate di Milano


Chase format has critics but other sports do it

This morning, NASCAR starts over, with a system in which leading the points after 26 races is worth no more than leading a lap. That would be five points, the margin separating each of the contenders now that


Source: Immunity sought in CIA tapes case

The former head of the Central Intelligence Agency's covert service whom sources say ordered the destruction of videotapes has requested immunity before testifying on Capitol Hill next week, a congressional source familiar with the negotiations told CNN.


"During this ordeal, you have the solidarity of the French people"  A bus carrying Polish pilgrims from a holy site in the French Alps plunged off a steep mountain road, crashed into a river bed and burst into flames Sunday, killing 24 people, authorities said.Another 20 people were seriously injured in the wreck, which occurred at about 9:30 a.m. near the village of Vizille, not far from Grenoble, officials said.Firefighters said the bus had 51 people on board, including the driver, and plowed through a barrier before it plunged about 65 feet onto the banks of the La Romanche River, firefighters said. Read more


Merck Announces Withdrawal of Vioxx Painkiller

Merck said it voluntarily pulled the drug after new data from a clinical trial found an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.


Incontro Sioufas-Bersani su collaborazione industria e pmi


JUAN PABLO MONTOYA ended his Williams career by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos Sunday in front of a sold out partisan Brazilian crowd supplemented by more than a few home town Colombians cheering him on.


A teenager who admitted raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl in west Belfast in 2005, is jailed for eight years.


Secretary of State Rice arrives in London Wednesday to address tensions among key allies.


Iraq says it has arrested a man who masterminded 75% of recent car bombings, days before national elections.


NASA has again adjusted its schedule for bringing the space shuttle back into use. CBS reports that the space agency announced it is aiming for a mid-May launch.


Athletics beat Red Sox 5-4 in 11 innings

The Boston Red Sox thought they were exhausted when they got into their Bay Area hotel at dawn Monday after losing two of three to the Yankees. They had no idea their longest day of the year was just beginning — and that it would end with a 225-minute, 11-inning, improbably dramatic loss to the Oakland Athletics.


UK house prices continue to rise in September but at a slower annual pace,  the Nationwide says - as the IMF warns high house prices threaten the economy.


Russia may use its strategic bombers to unleash preventive strikes against terrorists outside its borders, the commander of Russia's air force said Friday.


Key Witness Could Testify at Scrushy Trial

The government has set the stage for the testimony of a former HealthSouth Corp. executive who could be their most important witness in the fraud trial of ousted chief executive Richard Scrushy.


With only eight players available - none a point guard - the Charlotte Bobcats nearly pulled off their second stunner of the week against an elite team.


Oil prices jumped above $50 a barrel this morning, supported by US election tallies projecting a slim lead for President George W Bush.


Car bombings in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Thursday have killed at least 45 people and injured more than 200 others. Attacks on US troops have risen around 80 a day.


Journal Broadcast Group Announces Realignment of Management Responsibilities

Journal Broadcast Group today announced that it has made several  adjustments in its management alignment to heighten its focus on  Interactive and New Media opportunities. Journal Broadcast Group is a  Journal Communications (NYSE:JRN) company.


Sybase to buy messaging vendor Mobile 365

Sybase is adding to its mobile portfolio, grabbing messaging service provider Mobile 365 for about $425 million in cash.ADVERTISEMENTMAKE SOA REAL WITH IBM WEBSPHERE PODCASTStreamline processes and maximize efficiency within a proven service oriented architecture. Take back control of your business processes with IBM WebSphere.


Markets off their highs, but remain in positive territory, amid steep drop in oil prices. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Stocks clung to modest gains Monday as a steep drop in oil prices didn't translate to big gains for the major indexes.


Bush Cites Progress in Pakistan, Afghanistan

President Bush highlighted anti-terrorism efforts of Afghanistan and Pakistan yesterday, calling the nations invaluable allies despite a surge of violence in southern Afghanistan that has provoked deep suspicions about their ability -- and appetite -- to battle extremists.


Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's bid to buy Manchester City is close to collapse, BBC Sport understands.


Report: JFK terror plotters used Google Earth

Blog: N.Y. court complaint claims that one of the four suspects recommended that they use Google Earth as a source for aerial photographs.


A novembre, per l'Italia va ancora meglio +3,4%


Blues Traveler, Patriots cheerleaders deliver holiday concert at Ramstein

There are few situations that drive an airman to volunteer to be dressed as a woman and made to dance in public.


Gunman kills Tamil activist in Sri Lanka capital

A suspected Tamil Tiger rebel shot dead a rival Tamil political activist in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, police said.


Suicide bomb blast overshadows Afghan election count

KABUL : Afghanistan's presidential vote count passed the 80 percent mark with Hamid Karzai holding on to his clear majority, but any potential celebrations were cut short by a Taliban suicide bomb in Kabul.


It sounds worse than it is. RBC Financial Group has downgraded Manitoba's GDP prospects for 2004 to 3.1% from 4.1%, blaming weaker than expected employment growth and a bad summer for farmers.


U.S. Actor Blake Hated Wife - Prosecutors

Tough guy actor Robert Blake was so  obsessed with getting his infant daughter away from her  conwoman mother, Bonny Lee Bakley, that he murdered Bakley when  he could not find someone else to kill her, prosecutors said on  Monday.


Huge Lawsuit Could Change Handling of the Dead

It was years after Mark and Diane Albrecht laid their son Christopher to rest that they discovered they had not buried all of him.


Columbia U. professor has nose for Nobel

Columbia University professor Richard Axel will share the 2004 Nobel Prize in physiology/medicine with Linda Buck of Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for their work on smell.


Chairman of selectors David Graveney said it was "my wish" that Michael Vaughan captained England after the injury-prone Yorkshire batsman was named to lead his country in a 15-man squad for next month's World Cup in the West Indies.


After several years under the public health radar, whooping cough is making a comeback in New York. The number of New Yorkers affected by the highly contagious respiratory illness


At least five Palestinian fugitives killed in standoff with ...

NABLUS, West Bank - Five Palestinian fugitives, including a militant leader, were killed on Wednesday during a fierce gun battle with Israeli soldiers in this West Bank city, Palestinian and Israeli sources said.


Antiwar forces take aim at GOP lawmakers

The Christian Science Monitor - With the war in Iraq roiling Congress, antiwar groups are targeting dozens of lawmakers – many facing tough reelection races in 2008 – in a bid to peel off enough Republicans to force President Bush to end the war there.


Alcar Chemicals Group Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ACMG) releases an update from the CEO and a clarification on its relation with Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd (BHL).  I am addressing the issue of our work with BHL personally as I do take any misunderstandings involving our credibility very seriously.


The lender to the unlucky sheds its bottom-feeder image with a new credit card perk.


TEL AVIV A Palestinian suicide bomber killed at least three people and himself in Tel Aviv's main open-air market on Monday morning.


Bee Staff Writer. Translation: Let the debates begin, and break out your thinking helmets to sort it all out. It comes as no surprise USC took the top spot in the initial Bowl Championship Series standings that were released Monday.


LONDON, Feb. 26 -- Representatives of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany said after meeting in London on Monday that they were committed to seeking a negotiated solution with Iran, which has defied a U.N. order to halt its uranium enrichment program.


Hamm Pleads Case as the One and Only Champ

is Olympic gold medal safe in his parents' Wisconsin farmhouse, lovingly tucked into a white gym sock, the gymnast Paul Hamm had one goal in mind when he boarded a plane for Europe last week: to remain the Olympic all-around champion.


TRADE-MALAWI:   Government Joins Chorus of Concern about EPA

BLANTYRE, Aug 23  (IPS) - Manufacturers, exporters and even government  officials in Malawi are jittery about January 1, 2008. On that  day the economic partnership agreements (EPAs), currently being  negotiated between the European Union (EU) and six groupings of  African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, will come into  force.


Also: The truth about shopping engines. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


Per l'acquisizione di Bipielle, impieghi +16,5%


Earthquakes beat Wizards 2-0 in first leg of playoff series

Dwayne De Rosario and Craig Waibel each scored, and Landon Donovan had an assist to lead the San Jose Earthquakes over the Kansas City Wizards 2-0 Sunday night in the first game of their first-round playoff series.


Ex presidente Fed: prezzi casi incidono su capacita' spesa


Former King Mohammad Zahir Shah, whose 40-year reign until his exile in 1973 coincided with one of the most peaceful periods in Afghanistan's recent history, died on Monday aged 92.


Simpsons swallowed whole by DVD of the future

Imagine getting more than a dozen seasons of Homer and Bart all on one disc. Or, sure, you could back up a terabyte of corporate data.


The Dutch Are the World's Tallest People

Most of us are taller than our parents, who probably are taller than their parents.


Sen. Bill Nelson said Friday that the Justice Department will investigate a $278 million computer system at a veterans hospital that failed, leading top officials to resign.


Yasser Arafat in pericolo di vita: la Palestina richia il caos

Sarebbe in condizioni critiche secondo alcuni addirittura in pericolo di vita il leader palestinese Yasser Arafat dopo il malore che lo ha colpito. Secondo lâAutoritÃ  Nazionale Palestinese il leader palestinese


The fast-food company announced Wednesday that the R&B group will play an integral role in its âIâm lovinâ itâ ad campaign, which kicked off last year with Justin Timberlake in a starring role.


The state's school board has approved a text for studying the Bible's influence on history and culture, which is not the same thing as Bible-study. Will other states follow suit?


No thanks: Optimism subsides in advance of NHL meetings

(CP) - Any optimism that may have existed after last Thursday's proposal by the NHL Players' Association has all but vanished on the eve of the next round of labour talks.


Shrugging off an ultimatum from the U.N. nuclear agency, Iran revealed Tuesday that it started converting tons of raw uranium as part of a process that could be used to make nuclear arms.


Despite EC Decision, PeopleSoft's Future Remains Uncertain

On 26 October 2004, the EC unconditionally approved Oracle's proposed $7.7 billion bid for PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft continues to resist Oracle's unsolicited bid.


[NSFW] Graduate women more likely to orgasm: official

A decent job helps, too NSFW It's official: graduate women are more likely to experience an orgasm when making the beast with two backs, according to a revealing survey of 19,307 Australians.â¦


Friends Will Remember Lortel-Winning Director Sacharow at Fordham

Playbill - The playwright Edward Albee, actress Marian Seldes and Buddhist scholar  Robert Thurman will be among the speakers to pay tribute to the late theatre  director Lawrence Sacharow at a memorial service Sept. 14 at 3:30 PM at Fordham University's Pope Auditorium.


Computer maker Acer of Taiwan announced yesterday that it would acquire Gateway, the third-biggest U.S. personal-computer company, for about $710 million in cash.


Experts want more government focus on cybersecurity

DECEMBER 07, 2004 (REUTERS) - Computer security experts, including former government officials, urged the Bush administration today to devote more effort to strengthening defenses against viruses, hackers and other online threats.


Hospital visitors are being urged to improve their hygiene in an effort to crack down on infections.


Dow Jones +0,07%, SP500 sale dello 0,12%, Nasdaq +0,48%


Outrage from churches over euthanasia on newborns

Roman Catholic organisations and the Vatican have reacted with outrage to the news that a hospital in the Netherlands has been carrying out "mercy killings" on newborn babies.


Stock markets unexpectedly tumble nearly 9%.


The deficit in the broadest measure of trade climbed to a record high of $164.7 billion in the third quarter of this year, reflecting Americans' hardy demand for imported oil and foreign-made goods.


Senate Majority Leader-elect Harry Reid said Tuesday he's doing away with the "do-nothing Congress" that Democrats campaigned against and plans to keep senators working long hours — focusing first on ethics, the minimum wage and stem cell research.


Dow Jones sale di 40 punti, SP +4,20, Nasdaq +6,75 punti


Hyperion's business intelligence and financial planning tools could be a lever to help pry customers from SAP.


GOVERNO: GIANFRANCO FINI E' IL NUOVO MINISTRO DEGLI ESTERI

ROMA - Il presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi ha firmato il decreto con il quale, su proposta del presidente del Consiglio Silvio Berlusconi, vengono accettate le dimissioni presentate da Franco Frattini dalla carica di ministro degli Esteri.


Ugandan rebels arriving at neutral camps

The first group of Ugandan rebels have turned up at a neutral camp in southern Sudan as part of a truce to end 19 years of conflict with the government, the chief mediator said Monday.


Matt Lauer now has another reason to look bleary-eyed on the set of the "Today" show. His wife, Annette, gave birth to a son, the couple's third child, Tuesday.


Walking, Cycling to Work May Reduce Cancer Risk

NEW YORK  - Walking to work, bicycling to  school and other physical activity performed during your daily  commute may reduce the risk of colon cancer, according to  findings from a Chinese study.


Sarebbe stato raggiunto un accordo fra le parti, stampa


Gunmen seize several oil workers in Nigeria

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria  - Gunmen in speed boats kidnapped several workers including a number of foreigners in a raid on an Italian oil production vessel off the Nigerian coast on Wednesday, industry and security sources said.


Wengen, 13:54 - Sci, Cdm; slalom: Rocca inforca, vince Vogl

Rocca sfortunato: Ã¨ sfumata per una 'inforcata' nel tratto piÃ¹ ripido della seconda manche la vittor...


Parliamentary panel to probe Beslan tragedy

: Apparently responding to wide public dismay over last week's school hostage-taking, President Vladimir Putin on Friday agreed to formation of a parliamentary investigative commission.


Egg Freezing Shows Promise as Fertility Technique

NEW YORK  - Deep-freezing embryos has been  routine for some time, to give infertile couples reproduction  choices in various situations, but freezing unfertilized eggs  has proven difficult.


Fighting erupts as Hamas says Abbas seeks war

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's security forces fired on a Hamas rally in the West Bank and battles between the two factions erupted in Gaza on Friday, prompting a Hamas leader to accuse Abbas of starting a war.


Carlsberg, Duvel Seek Niche Among Beer Imports

You're in the back of a taxi cab or walking down the street when you catch sight of a green-leather passport. Maybe you're a good citizen. Maybe you're in it for the cash reward. Either way, New York shop Cossette Post is betting you'll open it and find yourself looking at an ad for Carlsberg beer.


No evidence to link MMR vaccination to autism in children, according to a major new study


Colombian Drug Kingpin Transported to U.S.

A founder of a Colombian drug cartel that became the world's chief supplier of cocaine in the 1990s was transported to a Florida jail Saturday after being extradited from Colombia.


NEW YORK - Lindsay Davenport's summer of success stayed on course Thursday when the fifth-seeded former U.S. Open champion defeated Arantxa Parra Santonja 6-4, 6-2 and advanced to the third round of the season's final Grand Slam event...


Chip maker PMC-Sierra Inc. cut its third-quarter revenue outlook on Monday, citing reduced deployment of digital subscriber line equipment by Asian service providers in the second half of 2004.


Pakistan's ex-top judge makes a thinly disguised attack on President Musharraf, in a speech to supporters.


Lebanon army storms militant posts at camp, 19 die

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Advancing under a blanket of artillery and tank fire, Lebanese troops overran positions held by al Qaeda-inspired militants at a Palestinian refugee camp on Friday and 19 people were killed.


Seven astronauts returned to NASA's launch site Monday to take a new shot at flying space shuttle Atlantis to the international space station.


Monitoring plan for Tinian bird released

Though the US Fish and Wildlife Service removed the Tinian monarch from the list of threatened and endangered species earlier this year, it plans to continue to monitor the species' levels on that island.


2007 seen as second warmest year as climate shifts

This year is on track to be the second warmest since records began in the 1860s and floods in Pakistan or a heatwave in Greece may herald worse disruptions in store from global warming, experts said on Friday.


Guatemalan ex-general leads presidential race

A hard-line former general who wants an army crackdown on rampant crime led Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday, but he lacked enough support to avoid a November 4 runoff, results showed.


Array of Cool Innovations Showcased at Mobile Tech Show

As co-stars of an elite, wireless-oriented tech show they were improbable indeed: A weed whacker, a blender and a boombox. Their decibel assault at this year's 6th annual DEMOmobile show was the perfect foil for its most celebrated product, a noise-canceling cell phone headset called Jawbone.


Atene, 19:39 - CALCIO, MILAN-AEK ATENE; SERRA FERRER: POSSIAMO GIOCARCELA

L'allenatore dell'Aek Atene Lorenzo Serra Ferrer rispetta il Milan ed è consapevole dell sua ...


Checking out the rocks The Mars Rover Opportunity has started its exploration of the Victoria crater. The images it is sending back suggest any previous (or current, but hidden) inhabitants of the red planet had a bit of a thing for crazy paving.â¦


A security guard carries a strongbox out of the Belfast headquarters of Northern on Tuesday, Dec.


Allard Baird stopped for a cup of coffee before he went to Coors Field yesterday afternoon. He did not pull out a stopwatch to calculate the barista's time on the double espresso, nor did he note whether the cashier returned his change with his left or right hand.


Ex-Globe executive named GateHouse Media unit COO

Richard J. Daniels, a former president and general manager of The Boston Globe, confirmed he has been named chief operating officer of GateHouse Media New England, a unit of GateHouse Media Inc. headquartered in Fairport, N.Y. Daniels, 50, said he will report to Kirk Davis, chief executive of GateHouse's New England division, which is made up of daily ...


Reuters Poll: Bush Takes One-Point Lead Over Kerry

TEMPE, Ariz.  - President Bush moved into a slim  one-point lead over Democratic Sen. John Kerry in a tight White  House race, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on  Thursday.


BEIRUT, Lebanon - The Lebanese Embassy in Baghdad is working with Iraqis to secure the release of a 7-year-old Lebanese boy taken by kidnappers demanding $150,000, Foreign Ministry officials said Monday.


Car Bomb Kills Several Iraqis in Green Zone

A powerful car bomb exploded near an entrance to Baghdad's fortified Green Zone Monday morning, killing a number of Iraqis and wounding at least 17 people, according to early reports.


The Museum of Modern Art has commissioned five architects to erect their own prefab dwellings in a vacant lot on West 53rd Street, adjacent to the museum.


La decisione arriva dal procuratore e dal Pm inquirente


Giudici di pace: "La Consulta ha accolto le nostre richieste"Le associazioni dichiarano guerra alle multe con le macchinette                                          Patente a punti, in arrivo i ricorsi I consumatori: "Ora l'autovelox"


Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a potential independent presidential candidate who is seeking to broaden his national appeal, is heading to the Super Bowl this weekend to cheer the New York Giants.


Amazon to Buy Audiobook Seller for $300 Million

Amazon.com, which has been rapidly adding digital downloads to its vast Web store, will bolster those offerings with Audible, the largest online seller of audiobooks.


La stilista Consuelo Castiglioni punta su modernita'


US musician Danny Flores, who wrote and sang the 1950s hit song Tequila!, has died at the age of 77.


Israel Agrees to Free 170 Palestinian Prisoners

Israel has agreed to free 170  Palestinian prisoners as a gesture to Egypt for freeing a  convicted Israeli spy and to show goodwill ahead of a  Palestinian election, officials said on Sunday.


Tim, TV and Turkey: a New Holiday Tradition

Thanksgiving week is turning into a tradition of sorts for Tim McGraw concert specials.


Il Cavaliere dice no ad ogni dialogo con la maggioranzaBertinotti: "Mai parlato di governo tecnico". Palazzo Chigi: "Equivoco chiarito"                                          Berlusconi chiude sulle riforme Prodi lo attacca: "Bene Napolitano"


Macy Gray in anteprima 'Finally made me happy'

Il nuovo singolo della voce soul da ascoltare e acquistare in esclusiva nel Deejay Store. Con Daniele Silvestri, Gwen Stefani e Avion Travel


Chirac says true partnership with Libya ahead

French President Jacques Chirac,currently on a visit to Libya, said Wednesday that the turbulent times between the two countries were over and a true partnership was ahead, said


Officials Urge Afghan Candidates to Await Voter Fraud ...

Afghan and foreign officials are urging patience as they start investigating alleged cases of voter fraud in Afghanistan's first presidential election.


Kiely triumphs in personal battle with Delap

Former Republic of Ireland international teammates Dean Kiely and Rory Delap enjoyed a personal battle as Charlton and Southampton played out a 0-0 draw at the Valley on Monday night.


Pubblicati sms Ventura-Gori Lei chiede 10 milioni alla rivista

Milano, 24 dicembre 2004 - S'arrichisce di un nuovo capitolo la saga della tormentata separazione tra Simona Ventura e Stefano Bettarini. GiÃ  negli scorsi mesi qualcuno aveva parlato di una possibile relazione


A French court decides on Friday whether a satellite Arabic channel should be banned in France.


Bush, Kerry Differ Sharply on Iraq, Taxes

ST. LOUIS  - President Bush and Democratic  challenger John Kerry argued about Iraq, jobs and taxes in  their second debate Friday, with Kerry questioning Bush's  judgment and the president accusing Kerry of crumbling under  political pressure.


Jurors in the Scott Peterson murder trial were sent home Wednesday with orders to return Monday for closing arguments after prosecutors and defense attorneys decided against calling additional witnesses.


Microscopic plastic debris could be poisoning the world's oceans, according to a British team of scientists.


Shi'ite Jaafari Is Front-Runner to Become Iraqi PM

An Islamist Shi'ite politician and  former exile emerged as the front-runner to become Iraq's new  prime minister on Tuesday as horse-trading to decide the  line-up of the next government entered the final stages.


Beleaguered Russian oil company Yukos said yesterday that it had reduced its crude output forecast for the year as bailiffs continued to collect cash against


The NBA announces Tuesday that Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison have been named to the Eastern Conference All-Star squad.


Germany sees another decline in its birth rate, which is the lowest in Europe.


Catania, 00:23 - CALCIO, INCIDENTI CATANIA-PALERMO: NOVE ARRESTI

Sono nove i tifosi del Catania, cinque adulti e quattro minorenni, arrestati dalla Digos della Quest...


Three Ohio daily newspapers endorsed President Bush over the weekend, while one backed Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry. The Columbus Dispatch and The Cincinnati Enquirer on Sunday urged votes for Bush and The (Toledo) Blade endorsed Kerry. On Saturday, The Cincinnati Post endorsed Bush.


Indice Nikkei cede lo 0,70%, euro in rafforzamento


Capperi, che salute! Ma non sono tutti uguali

Una pianta resistente che sorprende nel piatto, anche per qualità benefiche e segreti gastronomici. Ma per il sapore fa la differenza


The Associated Press withdrew its call of Hillary Rodham Clinton winning the Missouri Democratic primary after late vote returns from St. Louis County gave Barack Obama a larger than expected boost.


Roma, 18:00 - CALCIO, PALERMO; STAMPA FRANCESE: PIACE IL GIAPPONESE MATSUI

Il Palermo è molto vigile sul mercato francese. Secondo il sito "sport365.fr", i rosanero, do...


Mantova, 17:39 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: ALLENAMENTO TATTICO

Lavoro prevalentemente tattico per il Mantova in vista della gara di domenica a Rimini. Il tecnico D...


Rare and Aggressive H.I.V. Reported in New York

Officials are concerned by the detection of a rare strain of H.I.V. that appears to lead to the rapid onset of AIDS, but some experts are skeptical about the alarm.


SoundSquare standoff: Monome vs. Tenori-On

Blog: Two futuristic music interfaces--the Tenori-On and the Monome--are in a race to capture the hearts of electronic musicians.


Change a light bulb and stop a war. Build smarter homes and keep the seas from rising.


Stocks fell on Thursday as shares of financial services companies slid on concerns about the lingering effects of the credit crunch following Bank of America Corp's disappointing quarterly results.


544 eventi in 13 giorni dal 25 ottobre, tema la curiosita'


American Honda Motor recalls 167,000 lawn mowers

Honda Motor Co Ltd's American Honda Motor Corp is recalling about 167,000 lawn mowers, saying their blades pose a danger to consumers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Wednesday.


JERUSALEM, June 11 -- Fatah and Hamas gunmen resumed intense street fighting Monday in the Gaza Strip after Egyptian efforts to mediate a new cease-fire failed to draw scores of masked gunmen off the streets.


Kati Kim and Kids Found Safe, CNET Editor is Next

For nine days, Kati Kim -- the wife of CNET senior editor James Kim -- kept her four-year-old and seven-month-old daughters alive and safe, burning their station wagon's tires for warmth, while their husband set out on foot for help. Mrs. Kim and her two children are now safe, as the search for their husband and father may be near the end we hoped for.


UPDATE 1-Barrichello sets pace in Brazil

Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello fired up his passionate home crowd on Friday with the fastest lap in practice for Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.


A Rome judge has indicted Mario Luis Lozano, the United States soldier accused of murdering an Italian secret agent in a controversial 'friendly fire' incident in Iraq in 2005.Comment


Ronnie O'Sullivan crushes Stephen Maguire 10-2 to win his fourth UK Championship title.


Memorial held for American hostage killed in Iraq

A memorial was held Saturday for Jack Hensley, an American engineer who was beheaded by his captors in Iraq earlier this week. Hensley and two other engineers, Eugene Armstrong and Kenneth Bigley, were


Prolific Polish actor Leon Niemczyk dies

Polish actor Leon Niemczyk, who starred in Roman Polanski's "Knife in the Water" and hundreds of other films, has died at the age of 82.


Battery Park Mops Up / Residents Appreciate Help but Say Richmond Needs to Find Solution to Drainage Problem

By JULIAN WALKER  Red Cross volunteers, work crews and city employees were in Battery Park yesterday helping those dealing with storm and sewer water that was waist-high in spots.


Los Angeles Lakers center Vlade Divac was placed on the injured list Wednesday with a sore back.


Israeli authorities install cameras to film excavation work being carried out near the holiest site in Jerusalem.


Qaeda leader in Iraq wounded: Interior Ministry

The leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, was wounded by Iraqi security forces in a clash north of Baghdad, two Interior Ministry sources said on Friday.


Residents agree there are no easy answers

The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat early Thursday morning reignited the debate over the future of Israel and the Palestinians worldwide, but even locally residents admitted an answer remains elusive.


Silvio Berlusconi's wife demanded in an open letter published Wednesday that the former prime minister publicly apologize to her for behavior she said had damaged her dignity as a woman.Comment


Microsoft's Chief Linux Strategist Interviewed

sl0wp0is0n writes "Computerworld has published an interview with Microsoft's chief Linux strategist, Martin Taylor. It's interesting to find out that Microsoft thinks and predicts Novell (SuSE) will be the


As the mortgage mess grows, we are learning more and more about just how sloppy things were in the mortgage-issuing business.


Karl Malone has ruled out a return to the Los Angeles Lakers because of comments made by Kobe Bryant in a radio interview, Malone's agent said Tuesday.


Democrats Score Win in Fight Over Nader in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  - A Florida judge ordered  county elections officials on Wednesday to issue absentee  ballots without the name of independent presidential candidate  Ralph Nader, a possible blow to President Bush in the  battleground state.


China's Yellow River Choking on Pollution

China's Yellow River choking on pollution    ZHENGZHOU, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Pollution of the Yellow River, China's second longest river after the Yangtze, is getting worse, with over 66 percent of the water undrinkable, according to a newly released report on Yellow River Water Resources.


The iconic tree that gave Brazil its name and the world's violinists their bows got extra protection Thursday to prevent it from sliding toward extinction.


SACRAMENTO -- Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger denies it but some lawmakers and analysts said Wednesday it's payback time for the Democratic Bay Area that snubbed him in the recall election -- and critics say his ...


Carrie Underwood, Beyonce and Elton John will be among the performers at the first-ever Movies Rock concert celebrating the relationship between music and film.


China Meets US Envoy, Aims to Bring North Korea Back to Talks

China wants to work with the US to bring North Korea back to negotiations aimed at persuading Pyongyang to give up its nuclear-weapons program, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said.


Verizon Reaches Deal to Buy MCI for $6.7 Billion

Verizon's acquisition ends the independence of MCI, the nation's second-largest long-distance company.


Operation Web Snare nets 150 cyber criminals

This week, US Attorney General, John Ashcroft, recounted the successful efforts of "Operation Web Snare" which was undertaken starting June 1 st , in curtailing the efforts of more than 150 cyber criminals.


Forbes sees big business in women's lifestyle

Forbes has spent nearly a century covering businessmen clad in Brooks Brothers shirts and gray flannel suits. Now the magazine empire is aiming at executives who prefer Prada skirt suits and Balenciaga pumps.


Former US President Bill Clinton tells the BBC that India is now the epicentre of the global HIV/Aids epidemic.


Online ads on track to hit record; Dow buys MarketWatch

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Google extended gains from last week, even though the company's float is set to more than double Tuesday.


Foreign diplomats in North Korea en route to site of mysterious blast

Diplomats from eight countries left the North Korean capital for the remote site of a mysterious explosion to check Pyongyang's claim that it was not a nuclear blast.


Apple's new OS 10.5 operating system didn't outpace its predecessor, Tiger, in tests by CNET's Labs.


An ingredient in chocolate could be used  to stop persistent coughs and lead to more effective medicines,  researchers said on Monday.


Israeli police examine death threats against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, amid mounting opposition to his Gaza pullout plan.


Gad vota no, persa occasione per risolvere veri problemi


Candid Cole lost faith over Arsenal love of Henry

England full-back Ashley Cole has admitted that Arsenal's love for star striker Thierry Henry contributed to his decision to leave the club for Premiership champions Chelsea.


"No Country For Old Men" positioned for Oscar

The gritty crime drama "No Country For Old Men" became the front-runner for Oscar glory on Sunday after winning top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on a night of traditional Hollywood glamour and emotion over the sudden death of Heath Ledger.


Security Tightened in Kabul After Bombing

Security was tightened across Kabul on Monday in the wake of a vehicle bomb on Sunday that killed three Americans working for an American contractor and at least four other people.


MORBID patterns are emerging as Japanese police investigate the deaths of nine young people in what look like the latest cases of "net suicide", the wired way for lonely people at least to die in company.


Home Secretary John Reid is to outline tougher anti-terrorism measures, likely to be included in a new bill.


German software giant SAP is teaming with Hewlett-Packard (HP) to offer midmarket companies in the US a hosted software offering that includes applications, maintenance, services and support for a monthly fee.


Hundreds of soldiers take to the streets of Guinea-Bissau's capital in protest at unpaid salaries.


Canada to close ports to Denmark over disputed shrimp: sources

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CP) - Canada will close its ports to Denmark on Thursday, an escalation in a dispute between the two countries over shrimp caught just outside Canadian jurisdiction, federal sources say.


Saturday Interview: At Ad Giant, a New Chief New to U.S.

Hamish McLennan, the new chief of the Y&R division of Young & Rubicam Brands, spoke about the challenges facing the company.


New pics of an old explosion NASA has released a striking new image of explosive neighbouring star Eta Carinae. The star is huge: somewhere between 100 and 150 times the size of our own sun. It is also consuming its fuel at a truly astonishing rate.â¦


UPDATE 4-CKE Restaurants profit misses forecast, stock falls

CKE Restaurants Inc. (CKR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , a fast-food chain operator, on Monday posted a smaller-than-expected earnings before charges, hurt by weaker


Jaguar Cuts Production on Poor U.S. Sales

Jaguar Cars said Friday it is cutting production at its three British plants because of poor sales of its luxury cars in the United States, the company's biggest market.


I originally had intended to write something about the Spurs' ongoing invincibility against the Celtics, how the next time Boston beats the Spurs, Tim Duncan will be sipping a pina colada under a mango tree in St. Croix. But then I switched gears and planned to address Paul Pierce and his unflattering body language, and why he looks so darn ...


Milano, 15:26 - CALCIO, MILAN; GALLIANI: RONALDO HA DOLORE AL POLPACCIO

Adriano Galliani commenta il nuovo stop di Ronaldo, che non a disposizione per la sfida odierna cont...


During the recent political crisis in Ukraine, Western politicians and commentators celebrated opposition demonstrations in Kiev's main square as symbols of the brave people of the Ukraine standing up for ...


San Paolo, 15:29 - Calcio, Brasile: catturati rapitori madre Robinho

Quattro dei rapitori della madre del fuoriclasse del Santos Robinho sono stati catturati nella notte...


Developing countries will enjoy their best year of economic growth in 2004, producing a "spectacular" drop in poverty around the world, the World Bank said yesterday.


Bush: Russia Siege Underscores Terror Danger

KIRKLAND, Ohio  - President Bush said on Saturday  that the hostage siege in which 322 people were killed at a  Russian school seized by Chechen separatists showed why America  has to remain resolute against terrorism.


Roma, 22:48 - CALCIO A 5, LUPARENSE CAMPIONE D'ITALIA

La Luparense ha vinto lo scudetto del calcio a 5 battendo la LazioNepi 4-2 (0-0) nella finale di rit...


Hubris can be harmful to your health, especially if that underwarranted confidence comes from drug manufacturers concerned more about obscene profits than protecting the consuming public from potential harm.


In a bid to improve security, ministers from five European countries said Monday they hoped to start digital fingerprinting for passports in 2006, but they split over


Many Women Say Airport Pat-Downs Are a Humiliation

Many women are furious about changes in airport security that have increased the number and the intensity of body patdown searches.


Holiday Online Receipts Are Strong, but Reflect a Decline in Rate of Growth

Holiday e-commerce sales were robust, but, with sales growth of 19 percent, showed their slowest-ever growth, industry analysts projected.


Hollywood's superhero foursome is still fantastic at the box office. The 20th Century Fox sequel "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" debuted as the No. 1 weekend flick with $57.4 million in sales, slightly surpassing the $56.1 million opening of "Fantastic Four" two years ago, according to studio estimates Sunday.


Pope to write new book while on vacation

Pope Benedict XVI said Monday he plans to use his nearly three-week-long vacation in the Italian mountains to write a new book and said he was also preparing a new encyclical.


Alltel steps up efforts to sell itself - WSJ

Alltel Corp.  has stepped up  efforts to sell itself to carriers such as AT&T Inc. ,  Verizon Communications Inc.  and Sprint Nextel Corp.  , said people familiar with the matter, as the Little  Rock, Ark.-based wireless company tries to chart a new future,  The Wall Street Journal reported.


Clinton, Obama Split States in Super Tuesday Contests

Bloomberg - Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama split victories on the biggest day of voting in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.


Down and Out and Running Numbers in the Rougher Precincts of Manila

Much like manâs best friend, the rough-hewn Filipino movie âThe Bet Collectorâ chases its protagonist from step to step, misery to misery, all but nipping at her heels.


The Disco Ball of Failed Hopes and Other Tales From Inside Intel

The legendary chipmaker has cancelled a succession of high-profile projects, replaced managers and fallen behind a key competitor.


Air controllers report chaos, near misses

Airplanes passed dangerously close to each other in at least five instances after a computer failure knocked out radio contact between pilots and air traffic controllers across the West, a union official said Wednesday.


Judge Denies Class Status for Lawsuits Over Vioxx

A judge ruled that federal lawsuits claiming death or injury from the drug Vioxx cannot be pooled into one national class action.


Philippines steps up security in capital for protest rally: military

Troops and armoured vehicles were rushed to the Philippine capital on Friday to beef up security for a planned mass protest against President Gloria Arroyo, military officials said.


Astensione ridotta di 24 ore dopo incontro con Garante


Researchers Grow Sperm Nursery Cells from Mice

U.S. researchers said on Thursday they had found sperm nursery cells in mice, grown them in lab dishes and used them to father baby mice.


China's annual central economic meeting "imminent"

China's senior policymakers are to convene soon for an important annual meeting in Beijing to map out the principles for China's economic plan for 2005, state media reported.


Firefox and Internet Explorer 7 do not properly handle JavaScript "onUnload" events and can be tricked into taking a user to the wrong URL, according to security researcher Michal Zalewski.


Dentists should be forced to meet NHS work quotas rather than focusing on private treatments, campaigners say.


A man dies and two others are hurt when a lorry crosses the central reservation of the M61 in Greater Manchester.


The four artists competing in the 2006 Turner Prize will find out who wins the Â£20,000 award tonight.


General Motors Corp.  on Monday  said its U.S. sales fell 25.9 percent in June, a sharp decline  from last year's incentive-boosted numbers and in line with the  automaker's cautionary forecast.


Attention, Brad Pitt: "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks has a crush on you.


Cantera' 'Che sara'', proposta a lui da Migliacci anni fa


Lamont writes $500,000 check for his run

Democrat Ned Lamont, seeking to erase Sen. Joe Lieberman's double-digit lead, is turning to his campaign's biggest financial backer for another infusion of cash: himself.


There are only a handful of teams in the NBA that have won 30 or more games this season, and the San Antonio Spurs are among them. Yet even San Antonio has acknowledged in recent weeks it is undergoing some struggles, inconsistent play foremost among them.


I am taking niacin for high cholesterol. How does it work?


The female musicians wore headscarves, but that didn't hinder them in playing Beethoven and Brahms in a rare performance by a Western classical orchestra in the capital of the Islamic Republic.


Blog: Altair, the mystery lithium company, will make home electrical storage units.


Japan has confirmed that the headless body found in Baghdad on Saturday is of the Japanese being held captive in Iraq. An armed group in Iraq had on Tuesday threatened to behead Shosei Koda, 24, within 48-hours unless Japan pulled its troops out of Iraq.


Clear Channel Communications Inc.  CCU.N, the top U.S. radio conglomerate, on Friday posted a  quarterly profit but said radio advertising continued to  suffer.


The Dave Matthews Band is sued for allegedly dumping human waste from a bus onto a boat in the Chicago River.


Israel launched two air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing six Palestinians, including three senior Islamic Jihad militants it long sought for firing rockets and orchestrating other attacks.


North Wales Police are investigating the discovery of a body found in woods near Holyhead.


The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected integration plans in two major public school districts but left the door open for using race to assign students in limited circumstances.


Answer the Phone, and Amaze Your Friends

The Port-O-Rotary is an old desk phone that has been rewired to work as a cellphone.


Talks for Sudan's Darfur deadlocked over disarmament: AU officials, rebels

African Union-brokered peace talks for Sudan's western Darfur region stalled over the sensitive issues of security and disarmament as they began their third week, officials said.


Airbus to cut 5,000 jobs, contractors 5,000: sources

Airbus plans to cut 5,000 jobs and  axe another 5,000 filled by contractors, bringing total job  cuts in its plants to 10,000 while limiting the impact on its  own workforce, industry sources said on Tuesday.


The Boston Celtics only had two of their Big Three and one little point guard who made up for the absence of Kevin Garnett.


Montesilvano, e' il figlio della convivente


In Sickness and in Health, and in Overtime

My wife and I had accepted an invitation to a wedding in Philadelphia last Sunday. Who would plan to marry on the day of the N.F.L.âs conference championship games?


Klitschko stops Brewster to retain IBF title

COLOGNE, Germany  - Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko retained his IBF world heavyweight title with a technical knockout after six rounds against challenger Lamon Brewster on Saturday.


Spurrier withdraws name from Gators coaching search

Spurrier removed his name from consideration Thursday to replace Ron Zook, who was fired last week after the latest in a series of embarrassing losses.


N. Korea Invites Three Nations for Nuclear Survey

SYDNEY, Sept. 7 -- The United States, China and Russia plan to send a team of experts into North Korea next week to survey that nation's nuclear facilities, taking another step toward executing the agreement to disable that nation's nuclear weapons capability, U.S. officials said on Friday.


By Mike TaugherSTAFF  A federal judge Friday ruled that the permit that allows massive Delta water delivery projects to kill a tiny endangered fish is illegal. It is the second time in two months that a court has declared the state's water projects in violation of endangered species laws.


Jolie: `We have family sleep on Sundays'

Angelina Jolie, who won an Oscar for 1999's "Girl, Interrupted," says she wants to be remembered for her humanitarian work.


THE GAZETTE. DENVER - Coloradoâs Medicaid program is wasting tens of millions of taxpayer dollars because the programâs prescription drug system is managed poorly, according to an audit released Monday.


Another US Soldier Reported Killed In Afghanistan; Former Taliban ...

_ An attack on a patrol killed an American soldier, the third US fatality this week in Afghanistan, the military said Wednesday, amid a flurry of attacks that wounded over a dozen Americans in the run-up to the Oct.


For all their troubles, the Olympic Games remain the greatest unifying force in the world. Every four years, they draw a diverse international audience, bridging cultural gaps, transcending ethnic divisions, and uniting us all in a single, harmonious ...


Women of Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Caribbean descent still face poor work prospects despite forging ahead in schools, a report finds.


Singh's Year to Remember Will Be Hard to Forget

Vijay Singh is probably sorry to see the PGA Tour season ending. When you have dominated like Singh, why wouldn't you want to keep playing?


ELEZIONI IN IRAQ - SALTA L'ACCORDO TRA IL GOVERNO EL'IMAM ...

Se l'imam integralista non parteciperÃ  alle elezioni per l'Assemblea costituente, il voto in Iraq rischia di essere assai poco rappresentativo. Col triangolo sunnita in mano alle bande di Al Zarkawi el'esercito


Afghans Foil Plan to Disrupt Vote; Campaign Picks Up

Afghan authorities arrested 60 Taliban  guerrillas who were planning to derail the upcoming  presidential election, officials said Saturday, as campaigning  intensified for the poll in a week's time.


A UN human rights envoy says Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories is like South African apartheid.


Police in Sierra Leone have arrested a Briton who tried to board a flight to Europe with 2.2 lb of cocaine hidden down his trousers, a senior officer said on Tuesday.


China Cracks Down on High-Rolling Officials

China is targeting high-rolling  government officials and executives at state-owned companies in  a "relentless strike" against gambling, Xinhua news agency  said.


Financial Services Firm Settles With S.E.C.

The Bisys Group agreed to pay $25 million in restitution to settle accusations that it had violated financial reporting rules in a way that inflated earnings by $180 million over three years.


Israeli spy satellite fails, plunges into sea

JERUSALEM -- An Israeli spy satellite plunged into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after launch yesterday, dealing a severe blow to Israel's attempts to closely monitor potential enemies, particularly Iran.


Fresh evidence of perils of smoking while pregnant

Women who smoke while pregnant may cause permanent cardiovascular damage to their children that could heighten the offspring's risk for a stroke and heart attack, researchers said on Friday.


France best, U.S. worst in preventable death ranking

France, Japan and Australia rated best and the United States worst in new rankings focusing on preventable deaths due to treatable conditions in 19 leading industrialized nations, researchers said on Tuesday.


p2pnet.net News:- Dell says it's recalling all most 1,000,000 Chinese-made notebook adapters because they represent a fire hazard and could also cause electrical shock.


High-ranking officials at the Pentagon and State Department have been interviewed or briefed by FBI agents investigating a Defense Department analyst suspected of passing to Israel classified Bush administration materials on Iran.