U.S. intelligence: "heightened threat" environment

U.S. intelligence agencies on Tuesday warned that al Qaeda would intensify efforts to put operatives inside the United States and said there was a heightened threat of attack.


US forces stepped up operations Tuesday across a wide swath of the Sunni insurgent strongholds northwest of the capital, pounding targets in three urban centers from the air and supporting Iraqi troops in raids on mosques suspected of harboring insurgents


Weight loss in obese women has positive outcomes

For years, experts have worried that dieting might lead to depression, binge eating and eating disorders in obese women, but a new study shows that's not the case.


Dutch Islamic School Bombed in Anti-Muslim Violence in Netherlands

Dutch police suspect that an explosion overnight at an Islamic school in the city of Eindhoven could be linked to last week's murder of controversial filmmaker Theo van Gogh.


Former Panamanian dictator to be extradited to France after completing a prison sentence in Miami.


Paul Burrell spills the beans on Diana's fractured relationship with her mom even as Monday's proceedings end on a cliffhanger


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In a move that takes aim at file-swapping networks, the US House of Representatives voted to boost penalties for online piracy and increase federal police powers against Net copyright infringement.


The power of radio helps to end Uganda's long war

When Kenneth Banya heard the voices of his former rebel colleagues on the radio calling for an end to Uganda's 18-year civil war, he knew it was time to surrender.


Johnson & Johnson deal could bring review

INDIANAPOLIS - Health care products giant Johnson & Johnson's $25.4 billion acquisition of Guidant Corp., formally announced Thursday, could face a tough review from regulators because of their competition in the coronary stent market, analysts say.


The dollar inched up but stayed in sight of record lows against the euro on Thursday, as investors took a break from pummeling the dollar after showing little interest in a mixed bag of U.S. economic data.


Judges asked to rethink control order rulings

Â· Terrorism law watchdog's plea for less intervention Â· Ministers warned over rights convention opt-out


Fighting Erupts in Najaf After Peace Bid Fails

NAJAF, Iraq  - Heavy fighting broke out between  U.S. troops and Shi'ite militiamen in the Iraqi city of Najaf  on Wednesday after a peace delegation failed to broker a truce  to end nearly two weeks of clashes.


A Chinese court begins the retrial of Ghen Guangcheng, a blind activist who highlighted forced abortions.


An Observer investigation in the United States has uncovered widespread allegations of electoral abuse, many of them going uninvestigated despite complaints of what would appear to be criminal attempts to manipulate voter lists.


Afghanistan could become a "narco-state" after opium cultivation rose by two-thirds this year, the UN warns.


Makybe Diva thwarted a mighty effort from Vinnie Roe at a stormlashed Flemington racecourse today by becoming the first mare in history to win the Melbourne Cup two years running.


Ivory Coast Leader Defiant as Summit Convenes

Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo replaced his army chief with a more hardline officer and vowed to rebuild his air force on Sunday as regional


Defining the peas and queues of Englishness

Being English can be fraught with peril. Consider, for instance, the dilemma posed by peas.


Milano, 19:11 - BASKET, LUTTO: MORTO ALLENATORE GIOVANILI ARMANI JEANS

Lutto nel mondo del basket. Francesco Ricca, di 31 anni, allenatore delle giovanili della Pallacanes...


The rate at which global warming gases are accumulating in the atmosphere has taken a sharp leap upwards, leading to fears that the devastating effects of climate change may hit the world sooner than predicted.


England win toss and field against West Indies

England captain Michael Vaughan won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies in the fourth Test at the Riverside here Saturday.


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Schwarzenegger Praising Bush's Character

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger planned to put his star power to work for President Bush on Tuesday, praising him for "perseverance, character and leadership" in a time of war and terror.


Bush vows more US aid for victims of tsunami

United States President George W Bush said on Wednesday the United States' initial grant of $US35 million in the aftermath of the tsunami disaster in South East Asia was "only the beginning of our help" but he did not announce an immediate increase in aid


Cheney: Flu Shortage Result of Liability

Vice President Dick Cheney on Monday blamed the threat of lawsuits, the yearlong efficacy of flu vaccines and limited company profits for the shortage of the.


Will Smith and son Jaden act very well in The Pursuit Of Happyness.


Obama seeks more wins over Clinton in 'Potomac Primary'

Democrat Barack Obama looked Sunday to ride a wave of weekend wins to deal Hillary Clinton new defeats in the "Potomac Primary," a trio of contests that have gained importance in the tight White House race.


Commozione nel mondo è morto Luciano Pavarotti

Il tenore si è spento all'alba nella sua casa di Modena. Da anni lottava contro un tumore al pancreas. Aveva 71 anni


Business & money: Â· Lender tells shareholders that dividend is on hold  Â· Group of hedge funds is rumoured to be in talks


A PALESTINIAN suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowded outdoor market in central Tel Aviv last night, killing four Israelis and wounding 32.


Or is it just a big business concern? If there is one topic that is guaranteed to raise the blood pressure of the average corporate telecoms manager, it's mobile roaming charges. The level of fees imposed by mobile operators on customers making or receiving calls when travelling internationally has been a bone of contention for many years.â¦


L.A. Cemetery Showing Movies at Mausoleum

Amid the mausoleums and headstones at Hollywood Forever Cemetery about 1,700 living guests have unfurled picnic blankets and set up beach chairs, erected makeshift coffee tables with flowers and candles, and unpacked dinners of sushi, fried chicken or pasta salad.


SAP AG unveils a service that evaluates security settings across a customer's SAP enterprise system. SAP AG on Wednesday unveiled a service that evaluates security settings across a customer's SAP enterprise system.


These days, pop stars, chief executives and politicians vaunt how they offset carbon emissions by planting trees or investing in renewable energy projects.


Judge Gives Drug, Weapons Convict 55 Years

A judge who condemned federal sentencing laws as "unjust, cruel and irrational" said he had little choice Tuesday but to sentence a first-time drug offender caught with a handgun to 55 years and one day in prison.


Loudoun County's school cafeteria food is about to get a closer inspection from parents this year, as the school system publishes ingredients for every item on the menu.


Gruppo Abu Sayyaf, 'sono il nostro regalo di San Valentino'


Statistical error exaggerated deaths from obesity in US: officials

A US government report released in March on the number of deaths related to obesity in the United States exaggerated the number due to a statistical error, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.


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Govt tackles Left parties, hikes FDI cap in aviation to 49%

New Delhi: The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government on Wednesday hiked foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the civil aviation sector from 40 to 49 per cent but barred foreign airlines from holding stakes.


A doctor treating children with genetic diseases in Pennsylvania's Amish country, a New England turtle expert and a former child math prodigy from Australia are among the 25 winners of this year's MacArthur Foundation "genius grants."


ATHENS -- A coalition of leftist and anarchist groups plans to march on the US Embassy today to protest Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit to Greece. Powell is scheduled to attend the closing ceremonies Sunday. The group -- under the banner "Anti-2004" -- said it opposes both the Olympic movement and American foreign policy.


Oracle Corp , the world's  third-largest software maker, won a three-month-long campaign  to buy BEA Systems Inc  by raising its bid for the  company by 14 percent to $8.5 billion.


Microsoft Settles Patent Spat with Eolas

An eight-year court battle between Microsoft and Eolas Technologies has come to an end. The software giant settled with Eolas for an undisclosed amount to put the case in the annals of intellectual property war history.


Late payments up on home loans, down on credit cards

The housing slowdown has caused Americans to miss more payments on home loans, though more appear to be paying their credit card bills on time.


L'Usigrai ringrazia Ciampi Gasparri: "Riflessione giusta"

ROMA - L'Usigrai ringrazia Ciampi per aver ribadito il ruolo di servizio pubblico che la Rai deve avere. D'accordo con il presidente della Repubblica tutti gli organismi dei giornalisti e il ministro delle


EU to restart direct aid to Palestinians

The European Union will resume direct aid to the Palestinians as part of efforts to support President Mahmoud Abbas's emergency cabinet, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Monday.


NTT will sniff out how well computer-generated scents can lure buyers to a Tokyo beer hall.


England break through for first tour win over Aussies

England spectacularly revived hopes of playing in the triangular one-day series finals with their first breakthrough tour win over Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.


NATO diplomat urges Afghan, Iraq efforts

NATO's top diplomat urged allied foreign ministers Thursday to boost their commitment to Afghanistan and Iraq, where the 26 allies are struggling to muster hundreds of troops


Ex-astronaut can take off ankle bracelet

A former NASA astronaut accused of assaulting a romantic rival at a Florida airport can take off her electronic tracking bracelet while she awaits trial, a judge ruled Thursday.


US security firm Blackwater resumes work in Baghdad days after a shootout which killed 11 Iraqis.


Sri Lanka protestors place body outside embassy of peace broker

Hundreds of Sri Lankan protestors carried the body of a slain political activist to the Norwegian embassy in a noisy protest against Norway's role in brokering peace with Tamil Tiger rebels, witnesses said.


China Evergreen Announces Completion of Water Treatment Project

China Evergreen Environmental Corp (OTCBB:CEEC) ("the Company") today announced the completion of a 20,000 tonne/day municipal waste water treatment facility in Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China ("PRC").


Chinese draft pick Yi looking for trade, says agent

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


Wireless NewsFactor PalmOne Debuts New Tungsten with 256-MB Flash ...

The 256 MB memory allocates 215 MB as storage for the user, with 55 MB as program memory and 160 MB as the internal flash drive. The flash memory in the Tungsten T5 is still large enough to


SexSearch.com gets off on user's underage romp

Her profile said she was 18, your honor! Age is just a number, right?â¦


Roma, 16:13 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; CORVINO: ANCHE SENZA TOTTI ROMA GRANDE

Il ds della Fiorentina Pantaleo Corvino non si fida della Roma anche senza Totti. "Vedrete che anche...


At least 14 people were killed Sunday in an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in Thailand. The blast in the ancient capital city of Ayutthaya destroyed the factory


A Ukrainian mother and her five children, some without shoes, are rescued in the snowy Swiss Alps.


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Supreme Court Won't Weigh Net Music Lawsuit Tactics

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to examine a lower-court ruling that forces music-industry investigators to file a lawsuit to uncover the identities of people who may be copying their songs online.


Detroit Police Investigating Run-in Between Tigers' Rogers, Autograph Seeker

Detroit police are interviewing witnesses to find out what happened between Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers and a man who filed a complaint against him after an incident near Comerica Park.


Midwives in England are to vote on whether to take industrial action over a pay dispute.


The head of the British army during the Iraq invasion says US post-war policy was "intellectually bankrupt".


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

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


Wired Test 2007, Digital Cameras: Olympus E-510

Wired takes a look at the latest and greatest in the world of digital cameras. The E-510 nudges digital single-lens reflex cameras another step closer to capturing reality as faithfully as your retinas.


Oil rose to nearly $94 a barrel on Monday, halting a three-day losing streak, amid a wider commodities rally as the dollar's weakness and tensions involving Iran countered worries of a global economic downturn.


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Prospects of ending North Korea's nuclear arms ambitions brightened a little on Friday as negotiators considered a plan for Pyongyang to suspend activities at a nuclear plant as a first step to dismantlement.


Pistons roll over Raptors for sixth straight win

Rasheed Wallace scored a season-high 28 points to lead the streaking Detroit Pistons to a sixth straight victory with a 98-92 win over the Toronto Raptors at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday.


Man Held in Phoenix May Be Tied to Killings

A man arrested in Phoenix in connection with a sexual assault may be a suspect in a series of murders there, according to the police.


Swiss firm STMicroelectronics is to close three factories in the US and Morocco, putting 4,000 jobs at risk.


At least 38 people are killed and dozens injured in three car bomb blasts in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, police say.


The reaction by Venezuela's opposition to the failed effort to recall President Hugo Chavez was disorganized and misguided. The two dozen groups behind the recall never worked together on a political message


Canada Quarantines Farm in Mad Cow Search

WINNIPEG, Manitoba  - The Canadian government has  quarantined a farm in Alberta in its search for cattle  connected to the country's second case of mad cow disease, the  Canadian Food Inspection Agency said on Monday.


Half of Older Adults May Face Weak Bones -Report

Americans of all ages must do more  to protect their bones now to protect themselves from fractures  and other related problems later in life, U.S. health officials  warned on Thursday.


The Pentagon is planning to shoot down a broken spy satellite expected to hit the Earth in early March, The Associated Press has learned.


Empoli, 20:07 - CALCIO, EMPOLI; VANNUCCHI: ORA NON CI FERMIAMO

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McCain, Romney lob "liberal" smear in Florida push

JACKSONVILLE, Florida  - In a tight battle in Florida, John McCain and Mitt Romney competed to stick each other with the "liberal" tag, a harsh smear among conservative Republicans whose votes could be decisive in Tuesday's voting for presidential contenders.


Spitzer and Faso Sharply Clash in First Debate

The candidates for New York governor offered their views on abortion, ethics and school financing.


A street in Luton falls silent as tributes are paid at the site where a police officer died answering a 999 call.


Taiwan's BenQ preempts Intel's Sonoma launch

BenQ on Monday announced plans to release three Joybook notebook PC models based on Intel's next-generation Centrino platform, code-named Sonoma, two days ahead of Intel's official introduction of the platform.


NAB tests the water for sale of its Irish banks

NATIONAL Australia Bank yesterday announced it had hired the investment bank Lazards to gauge buying interest for its Irish banks, signalling it was prepared to leave part of its European market.


Are common cockroaches carriers of disease?


Pakistan blocking talks with APHC, alleges India

NEW DELHI, Nov 7: The Indian Home Ministry on Sunday alleged that Pakistan was putting pressure on leaders of Kashmir's All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Ansari (APHC)) not to resume talks with


E' la fotografia di un'Italia che vive una situazione di disagio e di insicurezza verso il futuro quella scattata dal 38mo Rapporto anuale del Censis. Secondo l'analisi dell'istituto, gli italiani si trovano


Bank of Montreal plans to raise dividend

NEW YORK, August 24 (New Ratings) - Bank of Montreal (BMO.NYS) has announced its plans to raise its quarterly dividend by $0.04 to $0.


France Telecom gains as Q3 results meet forecasts

France Telecom reported third quarter operational earnings of 4.86 billion euros (6.2 billion dollars), up 3.9 percent from the same period last year.


The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, took to the sky with a full load of passengers for the first time Monday, and the European aircraft maker announced further management changes in the wake of costly delays to the $13 billion jet program.


A wealthy New York couple were found guilty on Monday of forced labor charges after being accused of keeping two Indonesian women as slaves in a dramatic verdict that resulted in the wife fainting.


Hamid Karzai named a new Cabinet on Thursday, sacking the prominent defense minister and removing other warlords from top posts in a major reshuffle weeks after being sworn in as the nation's first democratically elected


U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow on  Tuesday pledged a renewed drive to get countries such as China  to adopt flexible currency rates in order to rein in the  swelling U.S. trade deficit.


TUI, Europe's largest travel firm, is cutting 800 jobs at its UK businesses - Thomson Holidays, Lunn Poly and Brittania Airways.


Nokia to buy German navigation software firm gate5

The world's top handset maker Nokia   NOK1V.HE said on Thursday it had agreed to buy mapping   software firm gate5 AG for an undisclosed sum to tap into the   fast-growing mobile navigation market.


The Chinese movie "Sanxia Haoren," or "Still Life," on Saturday took this year's Golden Lion, the top award at the Venice Film Festival.


Ben Roethlisberger will start the Pittsburgh Steelers' exhibition game at Arizona on Saturday, two months to the day of the serious motorcycle accident that left him with a broken jaw, nose and other facial injuries.


California Moves Toward Universal Health Care

A plan that would provide coverage to an estimated 70 percent of the 5.1 million persistently uninsured Californians passed the State Assembly on Monday.


The Trojan resume: MyDoom authors encode job plea

Cheeky virus writers have put a secret message in the latest versions of the MyDoom e-mail worm asking antivirus vendors for a job.


First, Iran backed down before the UN nuclear watchdog. Then it set last-minute conditions, called the retreat only temporary and claimed victory over Washington.


A major rescue operation is launched after 110 children are swept into the Irish Sea, but all are reported rescued.


Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Tuesday for talks with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki that were expected to involve a push for more progress on political reconciliation.


Senate confirms secretary of agriculture

The Senate confirmed Edward Schafer as Secretary of Agriculture with no objections on Monday even though Congress and the administration have differing views over a pending five-year farm bill.


Ford working with advisers on Jaguar, Land Rover

Ford Motor Co.  said on Tuesday it was working with financial advisers on the best options for its European luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover.


By ROY A. BAHLS  BY ROY A. BAHLS  THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT  Weather permitting, local sky watchers are in for some prime viewing of the international s pace s tation and space shuttle Discovery as they streak overhead.


Ziff Davis - Companies as SourceLabs Inc. and SpikeSource Inc. have entered the market with this model in mind: Delivering an open-source software stack and providing services around it.


U.S. consumer spending edged up a  slim 0.2 percent in November, much weaker than October's robust  0.8 percent jump as purchases of new cars dropped sharply, a  government report on Thursday showed.


One of the largest giant squid ever found has washed up on a remote Australian beach, sparking a race against time by scientists to examine the rarely seen deep-ocean creature.


Man reportedly dies from phone battery blast

Blog: A Chinese welder has died after a cell phone battery exploded in his chest pocket, according to county officials. Motorola is investigating.


A relatively new screening test was about twice as accurate as the traditional Pap smear at spotting cervical cancer, according to the first rigorous study of the test in North America. The new test could replace the 50-year-old Pap in a matter of years, experts say. And there's a bonus for women: They won't need a screening test as often.


Two bombs kill at least 35 at meeting of radical Pakistani Sunnis

Two bombs ripped through a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in this central Pakistani city of Multan, killing at least 35 people and wounding over 100 others, police said.


Audizione all'Europarlamento del presidente della Banca Centrale Europea"Forti pressioni sui prezzi da caropetrolio, alimentari e aumenti salariali"                                          Trichet: "Inflazione in rialzo" Siamo pronti a far fronte ai rischi"                                                                                Monito alle agenzie di rating: "Affrontino con serietÃ  i potenziali conflitti di interesse"


Mel Gibson Gets Court Order Against Praying Fan

Mel Gibson, producer and director of "The Passion of the Christ," has obtained a restraining order against a man he says stalked him to demand that they pray together, according to court papers.


Tyler Lorenzen threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Connecticut beat Maine, 38-0, last night at East Hartford.


(InfoWorld) - Contract negotiations between Apple and NBC Universal regarding video content in iTunes are getting nastier and staying public. In a statement, NBC disputes Apple's characterization of the companies' contract renegotiation and says that its TV programs will be available on iTunes through early December. Late last week,Â Apple said that NBC wanted to increase the price for its video contentÂ so much that iTunes would have to sell individual TV shows for $4.99, instead of $1.99, like the rest of the available programs. Because Apple wasn't willing to agree to that price hike, NBC declined to renew its contract, Apple said. So that it wouldn't have to stop selling programs in December -- the middle of the TV season -- when their contract ends, Apple said it wouldn't offer any NBC shows for the upcoming season. But Apple may have a bigger battle on its hands if it does pull those shows from the iTunes video store. In its statement, NBC said that all returning series including new episodes would be available on iTunes through the end of the contract. NBC also said that rather than asking to double the wholesale price of its programs as Apple contends, it wanted to offer end-users more flexible pricing, including bundling packages of shows for a set price. Apple has mostly stuck to a policy of flat pricing despite pressure from content owners to allow for variable pricing. The exception is in the music store where a selection of songs that come without copy protection cost more. Both companies took jabs at each other in their statements. Apple called NBC's suggested pricing change a "dramatic price increase." NBC responded thus: "It is clear that Apple's retail pricing strategy for its iTunes service is designed to drive sales of Apple devices, at the expense of those who create the content that make these devices worth buying." NBC also sells programs on Amazon.com and very soon plans to start offering its shows and others for free on Hulu.com, a joint venture company with News Corp. So far, sales in the iTunes video store are relatively low. During 2007, the store should generate about $300 million, according to estimates from Forrester Research.


The EU says it could suspend accession talks with Turkey and other countries if they backtrack on reforms.


Rakuten Posts 1st-Ever Operating Profit Fall in 2006

By Takuya Karube, Kyodo News International, Tokyo  Feb. 15--TOKYO -- Rakuten Inc., Japan's top online shopping mall  operator, said Thursday it saw its first-ever decline in full-year group  operating profit in 2006, hit by huge losses and extra expenses at its credit  card subsidiary.


EUROPA/POLONIA - Congressi diocesani dell'Infanzia missionaria, incontro dei missionari polacchi, scuola di formazione missionaria, Simposio missionario dei seminaristi: alcune tra le numerose attivitÃ  che riflettono lo spirito missionario della Polonia Varsavia  (Agenzia Fides) - Durante il mese di maggio e giugno la Polonia sta vivendo un periodo di grande animazione missionaria che riflette lo spirito missionario del paese, secondo quanto comunica all'Agenzia Fides Mons. Jan Piotrowski, Direttore...


Meeting Records Lost As Hacker Hits Town Web Site

By MICHAEL P. McKINNEY  Journal Staff Writer  BARRINGTON   -   A computer virus crippled a page on the town Web site this week that posts upcoming government meeting agendas and some past meeting minutes -- an online record of recent deliberations and decisions now lost.


Analysts give CIOs advice on weathering recession

A pair of Forrester Research analysts gave CIOs a passel of advice Thursday on how to deal with the possibility of a U.S. economic recession."We are not predicting a recession, but we think its important for CIOs to be proactive, to get their businesses ready in case there is a recession," said analyst Andrew Bartels, who conducted the teleconference with colleague Alex Cullen.Their recommendations boiled down to a number of main themes: The right ways to cut costs, to work closely with CFOs, and to plan not only for the lean times but for the good ones that inevitably follow."Get close to your CFO. You want to be arm in arm with that CFO," Bartels stressed.Forrester said there is a 55 percent probability the economy will remain essentially stabilized, due to factors including U.S. exports boosted by a weak dollar. The firm projects a 35 percent chance the country will enter a shallow recession, and a 10 percent chance it will fall into a deep one.The analysts said to watch for two key warning signs: Gas prices rising above $4 a gallon and two or more consecutive months of non-farm payroll employment.If they haven't already, CIOs should prepare now by reviewing their portfolios and identify which projects could be postponed, cut, or cancelled, he said."If you're running things well, adapting to recession is easier," Cullen noted.The tradeoffs vary depending on the type of cut, he said. For example, delaying hardware purchases could result in increased service outages.CIOs could also try other tactics, such as renegotiating vendor pacts or enacting hiring freezes, according to Forrester. Such measures could antagonize business partners and overburden staff, they said.But those types of risks are mild in comparison to that posed by cutting certain types of "low-hanging fruit," such as time and support for research and development."These things look like they don't have immediate payback, so the question is 'Why are we doing them when times are tight?'" Cullen said.Likewise, it would be foolish to pull money and resources away from architectural strategy, he argued: "You're going to be impeding your ability to take a long-term view of IT investments. When the tap opens up again people are going to be creating silos ... and you're going to spend your time unwinding these things.""The worst thing you can do as a CIO is get so focused on cuts that when you come out of a recession, your department can't take the business where it wants to be," Bartels added.Outsourcing IT may also look like an appealing option, but the analysts issued a stern warning against it as a quick fix.Large-scale outsourcing deals take a long time to close, for one thing, Cullen argued: "This is not near-term savings. This is not 2008 savings." But outsourcing of a particular IT function could make sense, he said.The hot trend of the past couple of years -- SaaS (software as a service) -- is not necessarily a fitting remedy during a recession, the analysts argued. While SaaS vendors relentlessly tout the cost savings their offerings can provide, it would cost a lot more to rip and replace legacy assets with SaaS products, the analysts said. However, they added, SaaS might offer lower upfront costs for a new technology.


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President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheik Zayed bin Sultan al-Nayahan -- who united seven feuding sheikhdoms and used oil revenues to


Swiss Keep Their Footing In 1-2 Giant Slalom Finish

Marc Berthod leads a 1-2 finish Swiss finish in the World Cup giant slalom yesterday in Switzerland after Americans Bode Miller and Ted Ligety fail to complete clean runs.


China takes HIV/AIDS prevention to the masses

On the eve of World AIDS Day, construction workers at the building site of Beijing's CCTV tower put down tools and picked up condoms and brochures touting safe sex and HIV/AIDS prevention.


Ukraine enters third week of crisis with new deadlock

Ukraine entered its third week of political crisis with a new deadlock, as the opposition clashed with the ruling regime over changing the constitution ahead of a new runoff presidential vote ordered by the supreme court.


'ER' Doctor Wyle Says Season May Be Last

Noah Wyle, the last remaining  member of the original cast of NBC's hit drama, "ER," may be  hanging up his stethoscope and doctor scrubs at the end of the  current, 11th season.


VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II kept up his campaign against gay marriage Saturday, telling the ambassador from Canada - where some provinces allow same-sex couples to wed - that such unions create a "false understanding" of marriage.    In past months, the pope urged authorities to stop approving gay marriages, saying that they degrade the true sense of marriage...


Senators rout Panthers to maintain good run

The surging Ottawa Senators roared to a 6-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday, spurred on by Dany Heatly's two early goals and a first shutout of the season for Ray Emery.


Amy Winehouse will not attend this year's Grammy Awards because her request for a visa was denied, but she will perform by satellite at Sunday's ceremony in Los Angeles.


Nobody inside golf thinks Tiger Woods is the best player in the world anymore. Or the second best. Or perhaps even third. But now that truth is painfully official.


In the last part of this series, you'll learn how to build a declarative component for an application with a list of customers which is populated from a server-side data handler using AJAX. By David Johnson, Alexei White, and Andre Charland. 0910


What's the Right RPG Tattoo for Your Child?

The GeekDads are joined by special guest "Z" from Hipsterplease.com, who comes on to chat about Nerdcore Hip-Hop, RPG tattoos and why home-made silly putty and snow are both so great.


Attorney general says Justice can't investigate waterboarding because it earlier ruled tactic legal.


N.Korea Says Blast Was for Hydro-Electric Project

A huge explosion in North Korea last week  was a deliberate blast to pave the way for a hydro-electric  dam, the BBC quoted the North's foreign minister as telling a  visiting British official Monday.


'SNL' Creator Honored After Lip-Sync Fiasco

Days after hot new pop starlet  Ashlee Simpson was caught lip-syncing on "Saturday Night Live,"  the creator of the veteran comedy show was honored on Monday by  the comics who got their big break from him.


Adobe is offering for preview the latest version of its popular Photoshop image-editing software, deigned as a universal application that will work with the latest Intel-powered Mac machines as well as with Windows XP and Windows Vista.


Middle East Prepares for Life without Arafat

JERUSALEM â-here has been increased security here in Jerusalem and throughout Israel, but so far, it has been quiet. The entire Middle East is getting ready for a new era, a Middle East without Yasser Arafat.


Spitzer Discloses Plans to Limit His Own Fund-Raising

The governor-elect of New York moved swiftly in his efforts to change the culture of Albany.


Mrs Crocodile Dundee, 60, wrestles with reptile to save camper

"The crocodile walked into the tent and dragged the man out. A 60-year-old woman in an adjacent tent heard the commotion and jumped on the crocodile" - Stephen Pemberthy, Royal Flying Doctor Service.


Harry Redknapp maintained his conscience was clear today following his decision to join Southampton just two weeks after leaving south-coast rivals Portsmouth.


NASA Mars Odyssey Begins Overtime After Successfull Mission

NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter begins working overtime today after completing a prime mission that discovered vast supplies of frozen water, ran a safety check for future astronauts, and mapped surface textures and minerals all over Mars, among other feats.


A company which allowed people to go on a ride which had a missing section of track admits it put people at risk.


Pak, Sri Lanka lock horns in Karachi Test today

KARACHI, October 28 (Online): Bruised and battered Pakistan Cricket team will take on Sri Lanka to avenge the defeat of first test in final and decisive test of two match series here at National Cricket Stadium today (Thursday).


Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc  said on Thursday that third-quarter earnings fell, burdened by a charge for asset impairments.


Civilians Injured in Baghdad Green Zone Bomb Attack

A car bomb exploded today at an entrance to Baghdadâs Green Zone, a heavily fortified area on the west bank of the Tigris River that is home to the US Embassy and Iraqi government buildings, a military spokesman said.


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In this tutorial we're going to have a closer look at the streamlined recorder, covering locking to the application, the new project settings, SmartFocus, the new zoom and pan features and more. By Nathan Segal. 1108


Two in court on Motorola insider dealing charges

Regulator plays rough The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has taken two men to court over allegations of insider dealing during Motorola's takeover of TTP Communications.â¦


Vatican tries to calm Pope row as militants vow war

Al Qaeda militants in Iraq vowed   war on "worshippers of the cross" and protesters burned a papal   effigy on Monday over Pope Benedict's comments on Islam, while   Western churchmen and statesmen tried to calm passions.


Life & style: Gentle exercise while pregnant can prevent a difficult labour, but there are risks too. So what was hardcore aerobics fan Zoe Williams to do?


NASA finds no evidence of drunken astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - A NASA investigation found no evidence that drunken astronauts boarded spacecraft or jets, the U.S. space agency's lead safety officer said on Wednesday.


One Million More Doses of FluMist On The Way

US health officials said Thursday they have secured an additional 1 million doses of FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine. This increases the total flu


A three-year-old Japanese girl who rescuers fought to free from a quake landslide is confirmed to have died.


Ben Wallace loses brother to brain cancer

West coast trips have been filled with heartbreaking moments for Detroit Pistons All-star Ben Wallace. But it has had nothing to do with the games being played.


Warning raised as St. Helens' quakes intensify

Earthquake intensity is increasing and preliminary measurements show magma may be moving into the crater area of Mount St. Helens, federal scientists warned Wednesday.


The United Nations' torture investigator criticized the White House Wednesday for defending the use of waterboarding and urged the U.S. to give up its defense of "unjustifiable" interrogation methods.


Security Tightened in Iraq's Kerbala After Blast

KERBALA, Iraq  - Police reinforcements and  National Guards were deployed to the Iraqi holy city of Kerbala  on Thursday, a day after a bomb blast killed 10 and wounded  more than 30, including a senior Shi'ite cleric.


Bird flu pandemic could cost $2 trln: World Bank

A severe bird flu pandemic among   humans could cost the global economy up to $2 trillion, the   World Bank said on Sunday, sharply raising earlier estimates.


First Successful Malaria Vaccine Reported

An experimental vaccine can slash the risk that children will get malaria, apparently offering the first effective way to inoculate youngsters against one of the world's biggest, most intractable killers, researchers reported today.


David Coulthard has been given a glimmer of hope by F1âs newest team Red Bull Racing. The Scot is fighting for his F1 future after parting company with McLaren at the end of the future.


China Builds Trade Ties With South America

BUENOS AIRES -- Chinese President Hu Jintao ended a two-day visit to Argentina with the prize he had sought -- the coveted status of "market economy" -- and pledges of investment and trade, in a regional tour that highlights China's new outward-looking


Inter Milan forward Adriano, right, of Brazil, is tackled by Udinese's Per Kroldrup of Denmark during the Italian major league soccer match between Inter and Udinese, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct.17, 2004.


Showdown Looms as Child Health Bill Passes

The Senate, with an overwhelming bipartisan vote yesterday, sent President Bush a $35 billion expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program, setting up the biggest domestic policy clash of his presidency and launching a fight that will reverberate into the 2008 elections.


Report May Undercut Bush's Iraq Rationale

WASHINGTON - The final report of the chief U.S. arms inspector for Iraq was expected to undercut a principal Bush administration rationale for removing Saddam Hussein, that Saddam's Iraqi government had weapons of mass destruction...


US Prods Ukraine Courts to Uphold Yushchenko Win

The United States prodded Ukraine's courts on Tuesday to uphold the re-run election victory of the pro-West opposition leader, Viktor Yushchenko, if his opponent follows through on a threat to challenge the result.


California's Lake Tahoe fire 40 percent contained

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California  - Firefighters had a wildfire near California's popular Lake Tahoe resort 40 percent contained on Monday after it engulfed 2,500 acres


Via libera a esborso massimo di 150 milioni


Britons won't be forced to work until 70: Blair gov't

British workers will not be forced to work until the age of 70 before receiving state pension benefits, the Labour government's new pensions minister said here.


Signs of slowdown eyed in earnings deluge

Stock investors looking to recoup from the worst week in almost three months will have to keep one eye out for signs of weakness in the tidal wave of earnings due next week and the other on the threat surging oil prices pose to the economy and profits.


A new drug clearly outperforms tamoxifen at preventing breast cancer from returning and should become the first-choice treatment for most women who have reported the disease, doctors are reporting.


In Istanbul, Creating a Space for Modern Art

Istanbul has its first modern art museum, a renovated 86,000-square-foot former government customs warehouse.


Emerge da Outlook Censis-Confcommercio su famiglie italiane


WWF: 52 new species discovered on Borneo

Scientists have discovered at least 52 new species of animals and plants on the southeast Asian island of Borneo since 2005, including a catfish with protruding teeth and suction cups on its belly to help it stick to rocks, WWF International said Tuesday.


S.African AIDS Campaigner Not Betting on Nobel

CAPE TOWN, South Africa  - South African AIDS  campaigner Zackie Achmat knows he's a long shot for the Nobel  Peace Prize, but says his nomination is already a victory for  the millions of people around the world battling the epidemic.


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com September 27, 2004, 5:02 PM PT. There's no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology.


Wenger attacks Madrid for transfer rule-bending

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger accused Real Madrid of ignoring the rules when it wants to sign a new player. Wenger said the Spanish powerhouse has sometimes made its interest known to the


Judge says Mich. seniors can get ballots

A Democratic county clerk sent absentee ballot applications to all registered voters over 60 in her jurisdiction Thursday, after a judge rejected Republicans' arguments that the unrequested mailings were illegal.


A video of Amy Winehouse shows the Grammy-nominated singer smoking ... something.


Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status

MONDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- People who either have no health insurance or rely on Medicaid are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers than people who have private health insurance, researchers from the American Cancer Society report.


Microsoft Corp. is fighting to expand its online music share and break the hold Apple's iPod has on the market. Microsoft's MSN music service began a free song promotion yesterday sponsored by American Express.


Arsenal's out-cast German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann says he will make a decision on his future within the next week as he weighs up offers to leave the north London giants.


U.S. blue chips trimmed earlier gains  on Monday after a report showed an unexpected drop in November  construction spending, while a brokerage downgrade of Sun  Microsystems SUNW.O hurt the tech-heavy Nasdaq.


Nokia today officially announced the Nokia 9300, a smartphone that had been rumored to exist since CeBIT. The 9300 is part of the same family as its bigger brother, the 9500, and is designed for mobile professionals


Conversion of uranium to continue, vows Iran

VIENNA, Sept 21: Iran defied the United Nations on Tuesday by announcing it would go on converting a large amount of raw uranium to prepare it for enrichment, a process that can be used to develop atomic bombs.


Google Officer Settles an Accounting Claim

The former C.F.O. of SkillSoft agreed to pay fines to settle accusations that he had let the company incorrectly book revenue.


Fred Thompson, the former Tennessee senator and "Law & Order" actor, is taking significant steps toward an expected summer entry into the crowded but extraordinarily unsettled Republican presidential race.


Over half of the population in England have volunteered and given to charity in the last 12 months, a survey suggests.


France skeptical of new conditions for release of hostages

A statement purportedly from the Islamic Army of Iraq ( news - web sites ) posted on an Islamist website gave France 48 hours to accept three new conditions for the release of Christian Chesnot and Georges ...


Watch the waters turn red off California, where the tiny crustaceans congregate, and see them become dinner for the largest animal on Earth: the blue whale.


A sailor from a sunken ship belonging to Oliver Cromwell's navy had the upper body of a trapeze artist but bowed legs, his recovered skeleton shows.


Experts: Scarce Vaccine Back in Supply, So Get It

A once-scarce vaccine that protects against a range of infections including meningitis is back in supply and small children should get four doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.


During the spring protests that brought hundreds of thousands to the streets, Hispanic immigrants chanted a promise and a threat to politicians: "Today We March, Tomorrow We Vote."


Officers investigating the murder of a 90-year-old widow in Swansea are studying CCTV for clues.


A twin-engine plane crashed Friday in southern Chile, killing the Chilean pilot and five Brazilian tourists, authorities reported.


Google, Others Gear Up to Introduce Office Apps

If you're looking for new workplace collaboration tools, keep your eye on the Office 2.0 Conference this week.


(InfoWorld) - Dell will begin selling two models of its desktop PCs at Wal-Mart Stores on June 10, fulfilling a series ofÂ recent hints from CEO Michael DellÂ that the company wouldÂ move beyond the direct sales modelÂ that once made it the world's largest PC vendor. Wal-Mart will sell the desktops for less than $700 each in its thousands of stores located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, according to a Wal-Mart statement issued Thursday. The store also said it expected to offer additional Dell PC models in its Sam's Club and Wal-Mart Canada stores, but did not provide model names or dates. The Dimension Multimedia Desktop is the first model to reach Wal-Mart shelves, chosen as a good match for shoppers' demands for value pricing and proven technology, according to a statement by Gary Severson, Wal-Mart's senior vice president for entertainment and electronics. Wal-Mart already sells desktop PCs from Hewlett-Packard, Acer, and Gateway, as well as notebooks from HP, Acer, Lenovo, Toshiba, Sony, Asus, and several smaller vendors. The store also sells monitors, PDAs (personal digital assistants), and peripherals. The strategy marks a major change in how Dell sells computers. Until now, the company has taken orders over the phone or via its Web site, allowed customers to choose their own specifications and then assembled a custom-built PC for each user. That approach allowed Dell to cut its storage and logistic costs far below its competitors, undercut their prices and win new market share. But the direct-sales business model is no longer such an advantage, since competing PC vendors say they have learned their lesson and trimmed their own costs. And critics note that buyers in developing countries don't trust their postal systems enough to purchase expensive PCs through the mail. "Customers want more and new ways to buy our products and we plan on meeting their needs on a global level. Offering Dell Dimensions in Wal-Mart is a great example of this approach," said Dell spokesman Dwayne Cox in an e-mailed statement. "While we can't get into specifics, in the coming quarters there will be additional activity in support of this move into global retail. Today's announcement with Wal-Mart represents our first step. Stay tuned," he added. Dell fell behind rival HPÂ in 2006 in PC sales, and has struggled with a series of poor earnings reports and lawsuits. In an attempt to reverse those results,Â Michael Dell returned to his job as CEOÂ in January, and immediately wrote a series of corporate memos pledging broad changes in the company. Now he has acted on those words. Â


''Noi della comunita' irachena in Italia ci rivolgiamo a chi ha sequestrato Simona Torretta e Simona Pari ed i due iracheni per ricordare loro che molti di noi negli ultimi anni hanno conosciuto bene queste due donne el'organizzazione per cui lavorano''.


New orders received by U.S.  factories grew at the fastest pace in four months in November,  helped by strong demand for new commercial aircraft and  computers, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday.


Caesars Entertainment to build Vegas-style $600M US casino in London

LAS VEGAS  - Looking to gain a foothold in the potentially lucrative British gambling market, Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced late Monday that it will construct a Las Vegas-style hotel-casino in London.


New warning  on risks of smoking near babies

Parents who smoke near their newborn babies are turning their children into heavy passive smokers and putting them in danger of breathing problems and cot death, a new study shows.


Video service execs will meet with Japanese entertainment industry to discuss concerns.


Torres set for Old Trafford move: report

Atletico Madrid's Fernando Torres is set for a summer move to Manchester United, according to a report here.


Treasures From Afghanistan to Tour the United States

Some 200 artworks from the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul will begin a 17-month tour in the United States in May.


The highest-ranking US soldier charged in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal pleaded guilty Wednesday to five charges of abusing Iraqi detainees.


Delegates from the United States and the two Koreas were holding a meeting in Beijing, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.


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Chavez vows solidarity with Syria against U.S., Israel

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez   pledged solidarity on Wednesday with Syria in its struggle   against Israel and the United States and predicted the demise   of U.S. "imperialism."


More Job Cuts Set by AT&T; Total to Hit 20% of Staff

The AT&T Corporation, the nation's largest long-distance provider, said yesterday that it would eliminate more than 20 percent of its work force this year and write off $11.


Premier invita alla calma, no a reazioni incontrollate


Unfazed by Microsoft Corp's   bid to acquire it, Yahoo Inc  launched a mobile phone  tool to let phone users share personal details from their  favorite Web services with friends in their address books.


Report: Trainer says Bonds used steroids in '03

According to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle, Bonds' personal weight trainer, Greg Anderson, claimed in a recorded conversation last year that the slugger used an undetectable performance-enhancing drug during the 2003 season.


Northwest Air CEO Quits for UnitedHealth

Northwest Airlines Corp. (NWAC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said Chief Executive Richard Anderson is leaving the company to join a health care group, as the airline struggles


France's Sarkozy wins poll despite resurgent left

French President Nicolas Sarkozy won a solid parliamentary majority for political and economic reforms on Monday but voters soured the right's celebrations by not giving a forecast landslide and rejecting a top minister.


Historical figures perforate Iraq debate

On one side: Abe Lincoln, Davy Crockett, poet Robert Frost. On the other: Winston Churchill, Dwight Eisenhower, Martin Luther King Jr.


The rail industry is investigating the use of satellite navigation technology to improve Britain's train system.


PluggedIn: Taipei, global cities, hum Wi-Fi tune

As much of the world buzzes with  high-speed 3G mobile services, Taipei is humming another  wireless broadband tune with a year-old network providing  low-cost Wi-Fi service throughout the city.


The government backs a new inspection service for some private Muslim and Christian schools.


London - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is refusing to panic but admits his side are going through a dip after witnessing their English Premiership and Champions League campaigns stutter.


REM are joined by Coldplay's Chris Martin on stage at an Oxfam benefit concert in London on Tuesday.


NEW YORK - Sen. John Kerry said Monday that mistakes by President Bush in invading Iraq could lead to unending war and that no responsible commander in chief would have waged the war knowing Saddam Hussein didn't possess weapons of mass destruction and wasn't an imminent threat to the United States...


MOSCOW. (RIA Novosti economic commentator Nina Kulikova) - On December 22 state-owned Rosneft purchased 100% of Baikal Finance Group, the mystery bidder that purchased a 76.6% stake in Yuganskneftgaz at auction.


Three soldiers injured as militants storm stadium complex in Indian Kashmir

Three security personnel were injured as Islamic rebels stormed a complex in Indian Kashmir's main city, Srinagar, and engaged in a fierce gun battle with paramilitary troops living inside the grounds, police said.


Keith Foulke squeezed the ball tight. After all those years and all that heartache, the Boston Red Sox had the World Series firmly in hand.


A candidate for Labour's deputy leadership says replacing Trident must be debated across the party.


Govt Making Every Effort To Boost Exports: Shaukat

ISLAMBAD, Pakistan : Dec 30 (SADA) - Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Wednesday said that the government was making every effort to boost exports and to create better coordination among the ministries in this regard.


Perugia, 19:39 - VOLLEY, A1 DONNE; NELL'ANTCIPO LA DESPAR VINCE: E' PRIMA

Aandando a vincere oggi in casa del Tena Santeramo per 3-0 nell' anticipo della prima giornata di ri...


Opposition forms 900km human chain against government:

[World News]: Dhaka, Dec 11 : Hundreds of thousands of people formed a 900 km-human chain across Bangladesh to show "no confidence" in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition government.


The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star pitcher Dan Haren from Oakland and traded major league saves leader Jose Valverde to Houston in separate swaps involving 12 players Friday.


Matrimonio con rito civile celebrata dal sindaco Cenni


Seeking Savings, Employers Help Smokers Quit

Many companies are seeking to reduce their medical bills by paying for programs to help employees stop smoking.


Powell urges Palestine to seize on Israelâs pullout

Secretary of State Colin Powell called upon Palestinian leaders to seize on Israel's withdrawal from all Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and some West Bank enclaves, saying that the pullout plan might lead to bigger Israeli withdrawals later.


Santy's not such a nice guy, and Google was his elf.


Terps-W.Va.: Tables Turned, Couches Burned

As Maryland and West Virginia gear up for Thursday's "Burning Coach Bowl," it's worth noting that the two teams may not be as far apart as you might think.


Movie scripts and personal letters belonging to the late star Katharine Hepburn are to go on show.


Poking holes in a lung is usually a bad idea. But dozens of people suffocating from a disease that traps stale air in their lungs are volunteering to try it. The idea: Spark a slow leak in lungs so overinflated that there's not enough room left to take a deep breath, and do so without open surgery.


Fans have other favorites, but Busch has other ideas

As Busch celebrated his 2004 Nextel Cup championship, most of the 80,000 fans turned their backs and walked out of Homestead-Miami Speedway, leaving the 26-year-old first-time champion to himself.


A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after a mother and her two children are found dead.


'All your Lindens are belong to us' More than two months after security researchers released exploit code that steals money from Second Life users, residents of the virtual world remain vulnerable to similar hacks, the researchers say.â¦


London equities extended their gains by midday, as fears of an economic recession in the US eased and investors' confidence returned to financial and resource stocks.


Livestock in England can now be taken to slaughter as foot-and-mouth crisis rules are relaxed.


Economic Indicators Hint at Toll From Housing Slump

The Conference Boardâs index of leading economic indicators declined 0.3 percent in June, more than the expected 0.1 percent.


Ancora nevicate nelle Marche, ma disagi limitati


Milano, 20:27 - CALCIO, INTER, IBRAHIMOVIC: DOVE CI SONO IO SI VINCE

Non fa esercizio di modestia Zlatan Ibrahimovic, che ai microfoni di Sky dichiara: "Dove sono andato...


Dozens of Iraqis die as car bombs hit Najaf and Karbala, while three election staff are shot dead in Baghdad.


John Goodman has been cast  as Paul Bunyan in the computer-animated family adventure  "Bunyan & Babe" opposite comedian Eddie Griffin.


TV Producers Reflect on Decades-Long Partnership

LOS ANGELES  - Marcy Carsey and Tom  Werner have shepherded a string of sitcom hits -- "The Cosby  Show," "Roseanne," "3rd Rock From the Sun" and "That '70s  Show," among others -- since they left their jobs at ABC more  than 20 years ago to launch Carsey-Werner Co.


Kidnappers Will Release US Journalist, Militia Says

Representatives of a rebel Shiite militia said Saturday that they expected the early release of Micah Garen, a 36-year-old American journalist who was taken hostage


FUMO: CADE IPOTESI PROROGA, E' SEMPRE POLEMICA /ANSA

(ANSA) - ROMA, 22 DIC - Il Consiglio dei ministri di domani non interverra' per prorogare il termine del 10 gennaio sul divieto di fumo nei locali pubblici. A pronunciare l'ultima parola sul via libera alla


Martin says he can't comment on Chretien sponsorship challenge

FREDERICTON (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin says it would be inappropriate for him to comment on a challenge to the head of the sponsorship inquiry.


The countdown to February's Oscars begins as ballot papers are posted to the Academy Awards' 5,829 voters.


The problems of subprime loans hint at broader risks in financial markets.


After False Claim, Wikipedia to Check Degrees

Wikipediaâs co-founder has called for a voluntary system for accrediting contributors who say they have advanced degrees.


Bankitalia, governatore senza scadenza garanzia indipendenza


A depot allegedly linked with "contaminated" fuel launches an investigation into whether it is to blame.


Vijay Singh wins his third straight tournament to break Tiger Wood's PGA Tour season earnings record. FARMINGTON, Pa. -- When Vijay Singh started out as a pro golfer more than 20 years ago, $10 million seemed an unreachable goal.


World powers to work on new U.N. resolution on Iran

World powers agreed on Monday to work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear program but remained committed to seeking a negotiated solution, British officials said.


Having trouble persuading your child to eat broccoli or spinach? You may have only yourself to blame. According to a study of twins, neophobia — or the fear of new foods — is mostly in the genes.


Panel slams treatment of Guard, Reserves

The National Guard and Reserves don't get enough money or equipment and are left out of important planning for national emergencies, an independent panel concluded Thursday, long after the Iraq war and Hurricane Katrina exposed serious stresses on the services.


At least two people are killed and 70 injured, as a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits south-west China.


There is much comment in the Arabic press on the outcome of the conference on the future of Iraq, which ended in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Tuesday.


US Warns Visitors to Nordic, Baltic Lands

RIGA, Latvia Nov 1, 2004 - Security was tighter around the US embassies in Finland and Latvia on Monday amid a US warning that Americans living and traveling in the Nordic and Baltic nations should be on guard against a possible terrorist strike.


Viacom Sues Google Over YouTube Video Clips

The parent company of MTV and Comedy Central is seeking $1 billion in damages, citing âmassive intentional copyright infringement.â


DENVER (Billboard) - This past March, Greenpeace made  headlines by criticizing Apple's environmental policies -- or  lack thereof.


Prince Harry's Injury Delays Army Career

Prince Harry will delay his entry into Britain's prestigious military academy to allow him to fully recover from a knee injury, royal officials said.


Thousands Attend Dedication of Clinton's Presidential Library

Almost 30,000 people came to steep themselves in the legacy of Mr. Clinton's eight years in office, including the scandal that tainted his last few years.


Coach Lovie Smith fulfilled his vow of beating the Green Bay Packers this season, but the Packers ended up celebrating a third straight NFC North title.


Beckham back in Real squad after Capello U-turn

David Beckham is back in the reckoning at Real Madrid after Fabio Capello reversed his decision to sideline the former England captain and included him in the squad for Saturday's league match at Real Sociedad.


Madras - Anil Kumble grabbed three wickets in the final session to leave India in control of the second cricket Test against world champions Australia here on Saturday.


Marines fall short of monthly recruiting goal

WASHINGTON -- The Marine Corps fell slightly short of its recruiting goal in January, the first month that has happened in nearly a decade, amid parents' concerns about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Officer's court-martial ends in mistrial

A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the court-martial of an Army lieutenant who refused to deploy to Iraq, saying the soldier did not fully understand a document he signed admitting to elements of the charges.


Indonesian High Court Formally Declares Yudhoyono Winner of ...

Indonesia's highest court has formally confirmed that retired general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono won last month's presidential elections, ending three days of uncertainty.


Con una fucilata al torace, due persone fermate


Il banchiere venne trovato impiccato nel 1982 a Londra


Unita' di crisi Ministero in coordinamento con Ambasciata


Insieme a gioielli di Buccellati e scarpe di Caovilla


Just when we're longing for a serious discussion of the issues in the presidential race comes Kitty Kelley's "real" story of the Bushes titled "The Family.


IBM Corp. hopes a new effort to simplify programming for mainframe computers helps keep those warhorses competitive.


California mops up from storms; snowmobilers found

Californians mopped up on Monday  from a series of weekend storms that cut power to nearly 3  million homes and businesses and prompted Gov. Arnold  Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency in several  counties.


Woods enjoys playing husband in Caribbean honeymoon

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. LOS ANGELES , California, United States of America -- Golfing superstar Tiger Woods, who is relaxing on a Caribbean


New West Bank barrier section under construction

JERUSALEM -- Israel began building a new section of its separation barrier in the southern West Bank yesterday, days after two Palestinian suicide bombers from the area carried out the deadliest attack in nearly a year.


Seven young people have died in an area of southern Wales in the last 12 months in what officials fear is a spate of suicides.


Animals: the Original Survivors: From Huddling to Cryogenics, Many Species Have Developed Ways to Adapt to Even the Most Severe Cold and Snow.

By Pete Grathoff, The Kansas City Star, Mo.  Feb. 4--The daytime highs sometimes struggle to reach the teens in Missouri, and more than 2 feet of snow has hit parts of Kansas.


Wales survive Canada scare in Rugby World Cup

Wales survived a huge scare to beat Canada 42-17 in their World Cup Pool B opener here Sunday.


Sean Avery, acquired from the Los Angeles Kings one year ago, was probably one of the biggest factors in the Rangersâ furious drive to a playoff berth at the end of last season.


Japan's Nissan Motor on Monday joined France's Renault SA's plan to build a car plant in southern India in collaboration with local automaker Mahindra & Mahindra amid strong demand for passenger cars from India's growing middle class.


Trento, 20:35 - CALCIO, LAZIO: AGGREDIRONO UN CRONISTA, 3 ULTRA' CONDANNATI

Tre tifosi della Lazio, Yuri Alviti, Fabrizio Toffolo e Fabrizio PIscitelli, sono stati condannati d...


Several people were shot and killed by a hostage taker who opened fire at an Amish school in Pennsylvania on Monday, police said, in the third fatal shooting at a U.S. school in a week.


Comincera' Auchan da Cinisello Balsamo, risparmio medio 5%


East Roundup: Ivy Showdown Looms for Yale and Harvard

Mike McLeod scored three second-half touchdowns to keep Yale undefeated with a 28-7 victory over Columbia on Saturday.


A version of the new four-door Panamera will use the same gas-electric drivetrain as the upcoming Cayenne hybrid.


Police in Iraq say they have found the body of an Egyptian man reportedly kidnapped by militants nine days ago.


Newspaper tip-off leads to terror arrests

Police have been given more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences following a newspaper tip-off. The newspaper claims to have uncovered a plot to buy radioactive material for a dirty bomb.


Tottenham boss Jacques Santini was left ruing Norwich keeper Robert Green's string of impressive saves after his side were held to a goalless draw.


âKite Runnerâ Boys Are Sent to United Arab Emirates

After months of worrying and diplomatic wrangling, the movie studio that is releasing âThe Kite Runnerâ has whisked to safety four young actors.


Australian PM rejects private eye, smear allegations

Australian Prime Minister John Howard angrily rejected suggestions Thursday that members of his party hired investigators to dig into opposition leader Kevin Rudd's confidential medical records.


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Lobbyists spent more than $1 billion in the first half of 2004 promoting their positions in front of the president and Congress, putting the nation on track for its first $2 billion lobbying year.


The resounding "no" that voters gave to officially recognizing homosexual couples as married marks a major setback for


Philips, TPV team up to form world's largest PC monitor maker ...

AMSTERDAM (AFX) - Royal Philips Electronics NV said it has agreed to combine its PC monitor and flat TV businesses with Hong Kong-listed TPV Technology Ltd, forming the world's largest manufacturer of PC monitors.


Boeing says that the first test flight of its 787 Dreamliner has been delayed by about three months.


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Falcons running back Warrick Dunn, who did not return to Sunday's win over the Panthers after suffering a cramp in his hamstring in the third quarter, does not appear to be seriously injured.


Il presidente al consigliere: scelte discusse da mesi col Dg


Candidates weigh in on Guantanamo charges

Those responsible for the September  11 attacks should be brought to justice but the military  tribunals at Guantanamo Bay must be "above reproach,"  Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said on Monday.


Accenture Profit Up, Outlook Below Street

Accenture Ltd. , a leading global consulting firm, on Wednesday posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on a rebound in consulting business, but projected profit for the current quarter to miss Wall Street forecasts.


InfoWorld - The Story: With three of the largest competitors in the field taken over by software giants, you???d think that the best days of the business intelligence market were over. You???d be wrong.


Summary Box: Rehnquist Supreme Court role

NEWS: Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's thyroid cancer gives the Supreme Court new prominence in the presidential campaign; the next president could appoint one or more justices.


NEW YORK - Job worries helped push consumer confidence down in September for the second consecutive month, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday.    The Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.9 points to 96.8 from a revised reading of 98.7 in August, according to The Conference Board...


Diabetes may impair tuberculosis treatment response

NEW YORK  - Patients with tuberculosis and diabetes do not respond as well to tuberculosis therapy as those who are non-diabetic, Dutch researchers report.


He may have played whiny Ross Geller on Friends, but   David Schwimmer wants it known that he's no diva.


How the Thirst for Strawberries is Draining Spain's Precious Water ; EUROPE

By Elizabeth Nash  The morning is cold and damp and the mist has barely risen from the Doana marshes. But, at Vicente Gonzalez's strawberry farm in a pine forest bordering Europe's most important protected wetlands, they've been picking strawberries since daybreak.


Moore leads qualifying play at US Amateur

MAMARONECK, NY  Ryan Moore, the 21-year-old golf phenom from Puyallup, added one more laurel to a great year yesterday as the medalist in qualifying play at the US Amateur.


News Analysis: Arafat's health shocks Mideast peace track

When ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat arrived at Paris Friday for medical treatment, his deteriorating health condition sent shockwave across the Middle East political arena.


Across US, an outpouring of aid to help tsunami victims

With the death toll still rising in 12 countries, the disaster will require one of the largest and most expensive relief efforts in history.


If David Carr was looking for a vote of confidence, he didn't get one last week.


After a day spent reviewing its spectacular but wild spaceflight Wednesday, aerospace visionary Burt Rutan's team is sticking to its plan to try to capture the Ansari X Prize with a second launch on Monday.


Bush should be open to climate deal: Pelosi

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged President George W. Bush on Monday to forge a compromise with other G8 countries on plans to fight climate change at a summit in Germany next week.


NATO says kill 55 Taliban fighters in Afghan clashes

NATO forces have killed 55 Taliban fighters in two separate battles in southern Afghanistan, the alliance said in a statement on Sunday.


Il tir non era riuscito a passare sotto le sbarre di un passaggioa livello. Schiacciato dal treno un camionista sceso per aiutare                                            Parma, Intercity contro camion un morto, bloccata la linea


Marion Jones Sues Accuser Over Steroid Allegations

Track and field great Marion  Jones, who has seen her reputation sullied by allegations of  steroid use, sued the head of the BALCO lab on Wednesday for  defamation, saying he falsely accused her of doping.


Economic growth in '07 weakest in 5 years

U.S. growth skidded lower in the fourth quarter and was the weakest in five years for all of 2007, according to a government report on Wednesday that highlighted the toll an enfeebled housing sector has taken on the national economy.


Democrat Widens Lead in Washington Governor's Race

Democrat Christine Gregoire expanded her lead over Republican Dino Rossi to 130 votes to win the race for Washington state governor in a recount seven weeks after the election, officials said on Thursday.


At Least 169 Killed in Buenos Aires Nightclub Fire

Officials in Buenos Aires say at least 169 people are dead and more than 375 injured after a fire swept through a crowded nightclub in the Argentine capital.


Human-assisted search site ChaCha.com offers its work-at-home guides a way


A Forbes writer reportedly overheard that two New York-based hedge funds have infused the social network with something in the neighborhood of $250 million.


Mistrial declared in microwave baby case

A judge declared a mistrial Monday in the case of woman accused of killing her month-old daughter by burning her in a microwave, finding that new defense witnesses bolster her claim that she is innocent.


Chinese authorities shut down more than 12,575 Internet cafes from October to December last year for operating illegally, the government said.


Milano, 16:10 - CALCIO, INTER: RISENTIMENTO MUSCOLARE PER ADRIANO

L'attaccante brasiliano dell'Inter Adriano, infortunatosi ieri durante la gara contro l'Udinese, ha ...


A 2005 letter found after the death of al-Qaeda's chief in Iraq says its leaders were in Pakistan, a US paper reports.


Israeli Soldier, Militant Killed in Gaza

Palestinian militants killed an Israeli soldier and wounded four others in an ambush in the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Israeli and Palestinian sources said.


Bereaved Gaza family struggles to recover

BEIT HANOUN, Gaza  - The pockmarked house is deserted. Among the smashed furniture lie posters of women and children killed by Israeli shells two weeks ago.


The early promise shown by Adrian Mutu at Chelsea is starting to turn sour. Photo: Ben Radford. Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu enjoys all the trappings of wealth and celebrity: fast cars, designer clothes, fawning


David Nalbandian beat Ivan Ljubicic on Saturday to reach the final of the Madrid Masters tournament, where he will play Marat Safin.


S.Africa Police Say Thatcher Was Ready to Leave

CAPE TOWN, South Africa  - The son of former  British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was planning to leave  South Africa before his arrest on suspicion of involvement in a  coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, police said  Thursday.


Kuwait govt resigns ahead of vote on health minister

Kuwait's government resigned on Sunday, parliament members said, in a move aimed at thwarting a planned no-confidence motion against a health minister who is also a member of the ruling family.


Notte tranquilla a Nairobi, 100 cadaveri in obitorio Kisumu


Next stop: Michigan primary on Tuesday, Jan. 15.


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates  A US hostage in Iraq, Micah Garen, appeared on a videotape and called on the United States to stop the bloodshed in the Iraqi city of Najaf, Al Jazeera television said yesterday.


A bomb and shooting attack blamed on Tamil separatists ripped through a packed civilian bus Wednesday.


Pink Floyd founder's house attracts big interest

The former home of Pink Floyd founder  Syd Barrett, who died in July, has attracted huge interest from  potential buyers undeterred by the reclusive singer's patchy  home improvement efforts.


Data About Zetia Risks Was Not Fully Revealed

New evidence shows that drug makers Merck and Schering-Plough never published several studies that raised questions about a cholesterol drugâs risks to the liver.


Russia's Putin calls for WTO alternative

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday criticized international economic institutions for protecting the interests of a select few developed countries and called for a new global economic order that would give rapidly growing developing economies a bigger role.


Una ragazza marocchina di 21 anni residente in Italia


Neumann wins first LPGA title in 6 years

Neumann, the 1988 US Women's Open champion, closed with a final-round 68 for a 15-under 273 total, for her first win since the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship in 1998.


The NFL will hear Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith's appeal of a pending four-game suspension next week.


Marathoning mice could have Olympian effects on obesity

A molecular switch known to regulate fat metabolism appears to prevent obesity and turns laboratory mice into marathon runners, a Salk Institute study has found.


French firms Snecma, Sagem poised to announce merger

French aircraft motor maker Snecma and French telecommunications equipment group Sagem "will announce their merger on Friday," a Sagem spokeswoman said.


KIEV -- Tens of thousands of opposition supporters, many of them haggard and shivering after 17 days of round-the-clock street protests, chanted and danced in triumph after parliament approved reforms yesterday to ensure a fair ballot in Ukraine's repeat presidential election.


BBC One, ITV1 and Channel 4 are to be broadcast to mobile phones as part of a new mobile TV service.


Graffiti, flowers on anniversary of Saddam execution

TIKRIT, Iraq  - Black graffiti lauding Saddam Hussein appeared overnight in his home town and small groups of mourners turned out at his grave on Sunday, the first anniversary of the former Iraqi leader's execution.


U.S. Military Helicopter Down in Iraq, Official Says

BAGHDAD, Feb. 7 -- A U.S. military transport helicopter, capable of carrying up to 25 people, crashed Wednesday northwest of Baghdad, a U.S. military spokesman said.


Clemensâs Lawyers Negotiating Deposition

Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee will likely be deposed by lawyers for the House committee, a sign of how serious it appears to be taking the conflicting stories between them.


Governor "Pulls Plug" on TennCare Program

Nashville (WVLT/AP) - Governor Bredesen officially announced the end of the TennCare Program at a news conference in Nashville, Wednesday.


The Texas Rangers aren't giving up on their long-shot chance in the AL West. Michael Young hit a grand slam, Mark Teixeira had a two-run double and the Rangers beat All-Star starter Mark Mulder for the second


McNichol: Thereâsa lot more to Birds than TO

Come on Eagles fans. From the moment you saw the slow-motion replays of Terrell Owensâ right ankle twisting grotesquely under the rest of his leg early in the second half of the game against the Cowboys last Sunday, you knew it was big trouble.


AUSTIN -- America's path to outer space has always gone through Texas, and an interactive exhibit on view for the next six weeks at the state's official history museum in Austin explains that link in sometimes spectacular detail.


Judge allows union to seek high court review of government decision denying 2.5% increase


Police used tear gas to force 46 inmates out of a prison area where they had barricaded themselves and set fire to mattresses and books, authorities said.


Jose Mourinho and his billionaire boss Roman Abramovich may dabble in the transfer market next month, though the Chelsea manager has ruled out any big-name signings.


Murcia, 15:09 - CICLISMO, MONDIALE STRADA: SPAGNA RINUNCIA A CONTADOR

Niente Mondiale per lo spagnolo Alberto Contador. L'iberico infatti non sarà convocato dal co...


Si chiamano Neve e Gliz le due mascotte dei Giochi olimpici invernali che Torino ospiterÃ  nel 2006. Sono opera del designer portoghese Pedro Albuquerque, rappresentano una ragazza e un ragazzo dal tratto


FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- After Hurricane Jeanne takes its expected northward path along Florida's east coast, the Steelers and Miami Dolphins will attempt to play their scheduled game tonight at 8:30 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami.


Production Hit as GM Workers Stage Day of Action

Thousands of employees at General Motorsâ European plants staged protests today against the plan to slash 12,000 jobs across the continent, while a shortage of parts from a striking German plant forced two other factories to stop production.


Zimbabwe's parliament passes a compromise bill to amend the constitution, allowing elections in 2008.


Toxicology results show former major leaguer Jim Leyritz's blood-alcohol levels were nearly twice the legal limit the day he was involved in a fatal crash in December.


Browns running back Lee Suggs did not practice yesterday, leaving him doubtful for tomorrow's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland.


PeopleSoft denies action is related to Oracle, and some say it may be result of poor financial performance. By Rick Whiting. PeopleSoft Inc.


President George Bush pledges to end FBI lapses that led to illegal prying into citizens' lives.


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the disease. An uncontrolled growth of breast cells, breast cancer is silently claiming the


Arizona Seeing Signs of Flight by Immigrants

The weakening economy coupled with recent curbs on illegal immigration are steering immigrants away.


Israeli air strike kills 2 militants in Gaza

Israel killed two Hamas militants in an air strike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and announced it was not considering a ceasefire with the Islamist group despite appeals by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.


Woods makes it clear he's playing to win

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- When he was named US Ryder Cup captain almost two years ago, Hal Sutton considered one of his biggest missions to get Tiger Woods fired up for the matches.


The new owners of Abbey National, Banco Santander Central Hispano, yesterday appointed their own man to head up their Â£9.1bn acquisition and pledged not to close any of Abbey's 740 branches.


Details are expected on Tukwila, the next-generation 64-bit quad-core CPU, at a chip conference this week.


Bush presses Mideast peace bid amid skepticism

George W. Bush began his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories as U.S. president on Wednesday, saying he saw a new opportunity for peace he aims to nurture in the face of deep skepticism.


A researcher for a Labour Assembly Member resigns after calling the Welsh language "brain dead".


A Roma dal 12 gennaio per la regia di Luciano Damiani


The World Health Organisation said it will redouble efforts to vaccinate Sudanese children against polio following an outbreak of the disease in the war-torn western region of Darfur.


Phelps' Fourth Gold Puts U.S. on China's Heels

American swimmer Michael Phelps added a  fourth Olympic gold at the Athens Games Thursday with a  comfortable victory in the 200 meters medley that kept him on  course for a record eight medals.


Braylon Edwards is honest enough to admit it: Sometimes he wonders what might have been. Sure, his focus this week is on his team's annual feud with Ohio State.


Game swings back and forth as Giteau toys with England 's defence

After so many signs of a fresh enthusiasm and a new sense of adventure in the England side, they ended their autumn series on a backward note, losing to the side they had beaten in the World Cup final.


Aluminum foil: lighter, brighter, cooler

Blog: Researchers create lighting foil to save energy, space.


Apple has unveiled the latest computer to join its family, the iMac G5, at the Apple Expo 2004 in Paris.


Canada's military ombudsman to investigate troop complaints

Canada's military ombudsman will travel to Afghanistan next week to investigate troop complaints there, it is reported here Sunday.


The country's biggest casino operator, Stanley Leisure, says it plans to build a new casino in Leeds, in a deal that could create more than 1,000 jobs.


Google Acquires Online Map Provider Keyhole Corp.

Internet search company Google Inc.  has acquired Keyhole Corp., a supplier of online satellite maps that allow users to zoom down to street level to specific locations, Google said on Wednesday.


Bill Marriott and Ian Schrager, two of the unlikeliest business partners in lodging history, finally have a name for their new boutique hotel chain: Edition.


A new cache of letters by Anne Frank's father shows his desperate efforts to seek an escape for his family from Nazi-occupied Holland


By Cecily Burt  OAKLAND -- Whether or not luxury view homes eventually dot the ridges at Oak Knoll is a question for another day.


Artist's conception of short-necked plesiosaur. Tor Sponga/University of Oslo

The University of Oslo's Natural History Museum said researchers on the remote Svalbard islands had discovered the remains of a short-necked plesiosaur, a prehistoric marine reptile.Comment


US Air Locked in Down-to-Wire Talks on Cuts With Its Pilots

US Airways was locked in tough bargaining on wage and benefit cuts with its pilots union, whose backing is critical for the struggling airline to avoid another bankruptcy filing.


Buckeyes Hope to Repeat 2002 Performance

There are remarkable similarities between the 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes and those that won the national championship just two years ago.


Calif. to host greatest garage sale ever

The state is holding a rummage sale to get rid of a whole bunch of unwanted stuff. SAN FRANCISCO  - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is holding a rummage sale to dispose of unwanted state property from aircraft engines to jewelry.


Pakistani girls' schools in radicals' sights

As militancy surges in Pakistan's remote tribal areas, girls' schools have become targets. Despite the threats, girls' enrollment has continued to rise. Part 3 of three.


Considering a career change? Take this simple test to find your true talent and matching colleges. Start your future today.


Intanto saliti a 6 i morti negli scontri di Gaza


La decisione a seguito della svolta sulle linee guida


Fraudster who posed as late revolutionary leader jailed for 11 years

A Chinese man who swindled some 66,000 dollars out of four people by claiming he was revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen, who died in 1925, was jailed for 11 years, state media has reported.


The Detroit Tigers probably wouldn't have minded traveling to Kansas City from Chicago by way of Baltimore — if they got a win for their trouble.


The leader of Romania's opposition party demanded Tuesday that the results of weekend presidential and parliamentary elections be annulled because of fraud and that a new vote be held.


Chuck Hayes and Kelenna Azubuike each had 16 points and nine rebounds Friday night, leading No. 8 Kentucky past Georgia State 77-59.


Ravens Experience Life Without Jamal Lewis

The Baltimore Ravens learned what it's like to run their offense without Jamal Lewis. It was only a practice session, and the team was certain that Lewis would be back in pads Friday and in the backfield Sunday night against the Washington Redskins. But it probably won't be long before the Ravens are forced to play a game without their most potent offensive weapon.


Hamas admits ambushing Israeli army patrol

Hamas militants said they had ambushed an Israeli army patrol on Tuesday by misleading the Israeli internal security intelligence service through a double agent.


Condoleezza Rice has been President Bush's foreign policy tutor, sports buddy, national security adviser and his secretary of state.


PalmSource today welcomed the third Palm Powered smartphone from GSPDA, the Xplore M28. Alpha Tech Mobile Sdn Bhd is distributing the Palm Powered Xplore M28 smartphone in Malaysia.


UPDATE 1-Former Tottenham manager Nicholson dies aged 85

Bill Nicholson, the most successful manager in Tottenham Hotspur's history, died on Saturday at the age of 85. "It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Bill Nicholson


As Bush heads to the region, his key allies in Guatemala and El Salvador are reeling from gangland style killings that many believe are related to drug smuggling and corruption


A former strip club owner who named names and gave graphic accounts of bribing Nevada and California politicians in a corruption probe known as "Operation G-Sting" was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in federal prison.


The New York Yankees pulled out of trade talks for Randy Johnson yesterday, telling the Diamondbacks their proposals for deals involving the five-time Cy Young Award winner were unreasonable, the Associated Press learned.


With John McCain on vacation and Rudy Giuliani occupied elsewhere in the state, Mitt Romney sought this weekend to close the deal with New Hampshire Republicans who remain undecided about his presidential candidacy.


Virgin Group Ltd. on Monday launched its online music store, pitting the retailer best known for its music "megastores" with tech companies such as Apple Computer Inc.


Australian coach Wayne Bennett will run fitness checks on key players Darren Lockyer and Craig Fitzgibbon ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations clash with Great Britain, following the 32-12 win over New Zealand yesterday (Melbourne time).


In tempi di caro biglietti Ã¨ cosÃ¬ che le compagniesperano di vincere la guerra commerciale                                            Aerei, la sfida degli optional   Fumo libero e concerti a bordo                                                                                di RICCARDO STAGLIANÃ


Saudi prisoner kills self at Guantanamo, U.S. says

A Saudi Arabian prisoner died of an apparent suicide at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base on Wednesday, the U.S. military said.


Ambulance Pulls Up Near Arafat's Headquarters

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - An ambulance pulled up  outside the headquarters of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat  on Wednesday and three medics went inside, a Reuters journalist  said.


Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal is crowned super-combined World Cup champion in front of his home crowd.


Clemens Perseveres, Astros Top Braves 9-3

ATLANTA - While Roger Clemens continually pitched out of trouble, Brad Ausmus, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and Jason Lane homered for the Houston Astros to lead a 9-3 rout of the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their NL division series Wednesday.    The Astros set a franchise record for runs in a postseason game...


Woman With Bodies to Face Murder Charges

A woman found in her home with the decomposing bodies of four children will face murder charges, authorities said.


SitePoint PHP Blog: PHP extension for Cairo graphics library

On the SitePoint PHP Blog, there's a new post from Harry Fuecks pointing out an extension for PHP that allows it to use the Cairo graphics library.   Cairo is the "next generation" vector graphics library for Linux and very cool to have it available in PHP. Also cool about the extension was created using PEAR::CodeGen_PECL, which Hartmut describes here: look Mum - no C! (well almost).   Harry also asks if, with the rise of new technologies like this, if it's time to make the move to deprecate GD from normal PHP use - at the same time, removing another hurdle in PHP's path towards being thread safe.


Colombian ex-presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt reaches her 1,000th day as a hostage of Marxist guerrillas.


Hurricane Jeanne forced the postponement of Saturday's football game between Illinois State and Florida Atlantic.


US Seeks Seoul Help on N.Korea After Border Scare

Secretary of State Colin Powell sought  South Korea's support on Tuesday for a U.S. hard line on  Pyongyang's nuclear programs as Seoul stepped up security along  its border with North Korea due to a suspected infiltration.


Hertz files for $1 billion initial public offering

Car rental company Hertz Global  Holdings Inc. said on Friday it is planning an initial public  offering of as much as $1 billion in common stock.


Composite mugshot 'more Connery than Craig' Academics have used Ian Fleming's own opinion of how the ideal Bond would look to create a composite e-fit of 007, the Daily Telegraph reports.â¦


Engine plant at Dundee to be represented by auto union

The United Auto Workers, unable to organize at foreign-owned US auto plants, won the right to represent workers at a DaimlerChrysler AG, Mitsubishi Motors Corp.


As the European Union approaches a contentious decision - whether to let Turkey join the club - the Continent's rulers seem to have left their citizens behind.


Spreading the love of physics. On iTunes.

âWalter H. G. Lewin, 71, a physics professor, has long had a cult following at M.I.T. And he has now emerged as an international Internet guru, thanks to the global classroom the institute created to spread knowledge through cyberspace,â writes Sara Rimer (New York Times). Due to MIT OpenCourseWare, the âglobal classroomâ that delivers more than 1800 courses via the MIT website, Lewin receives fan mail from students all over the world. âProfessor Lewin revels in his fan mail and in the idea that he is spreading the love of physics. âTeaching is my life,â he said.â Like to sit in on a physics course taught by Professor Lewin? You can download free video podcasts of his lectures on iTunes.


Jamie Foxx found the role of a lifetime in 'Ray'

When Jamie Foxx talks about himself and his career, he tends to speak in the plural. "We could have hung ourselves," he says of one gamble he took.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide attacker detonated an explosives-packed vehicle near a row of police cars blocking off a bridge in central Baghdad, killing at least five people and wounding 20, officials said. The attack came hours after U.S...


PartyGaming suspends shareholder dividend amid US storm

British online gambling company PartyGaming has suspended its interim dividend to shareholders in the wake of US moves to ban Internet betting which has sent its share price plummeting.


By Jenifer K. Nii Deseret Morning News  Utah farmers are offering mixed reviews of the 2007 Farm Bill proposals, rolled out this week by the U.S. Agriculture Department.


New car nets former cop 4.4 kilos of ecstasy

A retired police chief who bought a confiscated station wagon at a government auction discovered that its previous owner had left behind an expensive gift.


British Police Charge 8 in Terror Roundup

Police on Tuesday charged eight men with conspiracy to murder and other terrorist offenses, two weeks after they were rounded up in raids connected to a sweep in Pakistan and terror alerts in the United States.


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


Oracle Officers Take Over PeopleSoft Posts

Four executives of PeopleSoft Corp. were replaced by officers of Oracle Corp., which is working to complete a $10.3-billion acquisition of its business software rival, according to a regulatory filing Thursday.


California Beach Inundated with Dead Giant Squid

Hundreds of jumbo squid washed up  dead over the last two days in one of southern California's  most popular beach communities, authorities said on Thursday.


Google's project to archive millions of books from top libraries, experts said, is the first major step toward the company's goal of indexing massive amounts of printed material, music and video.


Larry Coker's tumultuous and disappointing season at Miami ended with his dismissal as head coach.


Authorities have arrested 10 Brazilians accused of luring South American women to Spain and forcing them into prostitution, a federal police spokesman said Friday.


AT&T Uses Its Long Past to Promote Its Near Future

As it is getting out of the traditional phone service business, AT&T is pushing its Internet phone plan, hoping to make up for its faltering long-distance operation.


Sprint near deal to buy Nextel for $35 billion

Sprint is close to an agreement to buy Nextel for more than $35 billion in a mostly stock deal, sources familiar with the situation said on Friday.


Citigroup Inc., the world's largest bank, was forced to close its private banking operations in Japan after the nation's financial regulator reported it had found "serious" breaches.


Libya HIV case nurses say not guilty of defamation

Five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian  doctor, sentenced to death for infecting Libyan children with  HIV, on Sunday pleaded not guilty to charges they defamed two  Libyans by accusing them of torture, lawyers said.


Buddhist video game aims to teach morals

Outbreak of kindness expected in Thailand We hear a lot about violence in video games being to blame for all the ills besetting the youth of today. Now, a Thai games developer has decided it is time to right the balance and has developed a snappily titled Ethics Game to teach youngsters about being good, decent and teetotal.â¦


Royal Mail faces an EU probe into whether funding received was illegal under laws governing state aid.


The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Bonnie Henry Column: Against All Odds

By Bonnie Henry, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson  Feb. 18--What were the odds? Their father, the sole breadwinner of the family, had just been killed in a horrific accident. Their mother was pregnant with her fourth child.   And they were black, living in a Jim Crow America.


Claim of Pressure for Closed GuantÃ¡namo Trials

The former chief military prosecutor for the planned war-crimes trials of GuantÃ¡namo detainees said he was pressured to rely increasingly on classified evidence.


Research Finds Firstborns Gain the Higher I.Q.

The difference in I.Q. between siblings was a result of family dynamics, not biological factors.


Minifiction con Kim Rossi Stuart Vite di ragazzi nella Berlino del ...

Roma, 28 ottobre 2004 - Luigi Spina ed Ellen Sesta, due dei veri protagonisti della storia, hanno tenuto a battesimo 'Il tunnel della libertÃ ', la miniserie in onda su Canale 5, il 1 Novembre e 2 Novembre con la regia di Enzo Monteleone e con Kim Rossi


HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam -- A US passenger jet landed in Vietnam on Friday, the first since the Vietnam War ended nearly 30 years ago.


Midweek: 'Aap Kaa Surroor' is a big hit!

Ratings are based on the box office collections and the cost of the film.


Beat the market and the world will beat a path to your door.


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Dublino, 11:58 - CALCIO, STAMPA IRLANDA: TRAPATTONI CT, FIRMA IN SETTIMANA

Giovanni Trapattoni è sempre piÃ¹ vicino alla panchina della nazionale irlandese, avversaria d...


Anti-abortionists prepare for a march in Washington amid high hopes after the Bush re-election.


130,000 in Moscow protest terrorism after deadly siege

Tens of thousands of people rallied Tuesday outside the Kremlin in a show of solidarity against terrorism. The demonstration came nearly a week after more than 350 people, many


Tokyo Stocks Lower, Dollar Up Against Yen

Tokyo stocks fell early Tuesday as investors were discouraged by Japan's weaker-than-expected industrial output for October. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.


EU Gives Upbeat Assessment on CO2 Emissions Cuts

The European Union is on track to cut greenhouse gas emissions and meet its Kyoto targets but more needs to be done, an annual report by the EU's executive Commission said on Tuesday.