Israeli Forces Kill 10 in Gaza Camp Raid

JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli troops and aircraft hit hard at Palestinian militants Saturday, killing at least 10 on the third bloody day of a massive Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip's largest refugee camp, as masked Hamas gunmen vowed more rocket attacks on Israeli towns.    About 2,000 soldiers have taken control of a 5-mile-deep chunk of northern Gaza to counter militants firing homemade rockets into Israel...


Gulf states say they are considering a shared nuclear energy programme for peaceful purposes.


Palestinians held in Israeli prisons begin hunger strike

JERUSALEM -- An estimated 1,500 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons launched a hunger strike yesterday, demanding more visits with family members, an end to strip searches, and better overall conditions.


Sihanouk's Son Is Quietly Named Cambodia's New King

Low-key and businesslike in the grand, gilded, central hall of the royal palace, a nine-member Throne Council named Norodom Sihamoni, a dancer and choreographer


John Harbaugh is hired Friday as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, a day after Jason Garrett chooses to stay with the Cowboys.


Police attempting to keep a restless crowd from entering a capacity-filled stadium fired their guns into the air on Sunday while Afghan President Hamid Karzai quickly wrapped up his speech inside, a military official said.


NBC Is Said to Be in Talks to Remove Program Chief

NBC Universal is in talks to sever its ties with Kevin Reilly, several executives said Sunday.


Healthy Cholesterol Levels Could Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

FRIDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors have long known that lowering your cholesterol levels helps protect your heart. But could it also reduce the risk of prostate cancer for men?


Now the undisputed leader for the GOP nomination, John McCain focused Wednesday on immediate goals. One was daunting: Winning over wary right-flank Republicans. Another less so: Cementing the nomination with victories in upcoming contests.


International flavor not to every team's taste

TORONTO - After the Celtics drafted the first African-American in NBA history in 1950, owner Walter Brown said, "I don't give a damn if he's striped, plaid, or polka-dot! Boston takes Chuck Cooper of Duquesne."


As traditional as fruitcake, and less palatable, are the perennial holiday season snowball fights over displays, music, school programs and other expressions of angst that disrupt what we long to remember as "the most wonderful time of the year.


U2's 'Bomb' Explodes at No. 1 on U.S. Charts

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - U2 earned its sixth No. 1 album  on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday as its new set "How To  Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" sold almost twice as many copies in  its first week as 2000's "All That You Can't Leave Behind."


You may be tempted to reach for a sleeping pill if you continually have trouble nodding off, but a small new study indicates you might be better off with cognitive therapy.


Andres Nocioni had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Luol Deng added 18 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 95-92 preseason victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.


An Alabama high school basketball coach who was fired when he complained that his girls' basketball team wasn't treated as well as the boys' team — and won a pivotal Supreme Court ruling — has reached a settlement that includes a school board promise of equal facilities.


Manmohan Asks Pak To Firmly Check Kashmir Infiltration

London, Sept. 20 (NNN): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday asked Islamabad to firmly control cross-border terrorism, particularly infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir, so that India and Pakistan could


Relatives Seek Bodies of Thai Muslim Demonstrators

Weeping family members crowded outside a Thai military camp Wednesday, demanding information about 78 Muslim men who were crushed to death Monday after being arrested and forced onto army trucks.


His accomplishments and shortcomings are defining the search for his successor, who may be selected as early as next month.


Indonesian police reenact Jakarta embassy blast

JAKARTA - Indonesian police on Sunday reenacted Thursday's car bomb attack in front of the Australian Embassy that killed nine people and injured 182 others.


More than just a hobby for teens, online video appears to be going mainstream.


Cellphones to warn of earthquakes in Japan

InfoWorld - Cellphones in Japan could soon provide a vital warning seconds ahead of a major earthquake.


Mattel announces third Chinese toy recall

The world's leading toymaker, Mattel Inc, on Tuesday announced a third recall of Chinese-made toys, saying it would take back more than 800,000 units globally that contain "impermissible" levels of lead.


British Father Pleads for Life of Ill Baby Girl

The father of a seriously ill baby girl fought on Friday against a hospital's request to allow her to die if she stops breathing, saying he and his wife were not yet ready to let her go.


Nickelodeon Begins a Web Site Focusing on Interactive Play

The popular childrenâs cable network is pushing hard into the online world with a new Web site that will let its young users enter their own world of Internet activities.


ANTIOXIDANTS USELESS AGAINST GASTROINTESTINAL CANCERS

(AGI) - London, UK, 1 October - Diet supplements based on vitamins have no effect in the prevention of the development of gastrointestinal cancer.


Roma, 23:12 - CALCIO, MORTO POLIZIOTTO; MELANDRI: DECISIONI IMMEDIATE E DRASTICHE

''Esprimo il mio piÃ¹ sincero cordoglio alla famiglia dell'agente caduto. La morte di un poliziotto a...


L'amore verso un giovane della fazione avversa scatena la zuffaFermato l'ex fidanzato insieme ad altri dieci complici                                                   Maxirissa tra due bande rivali Un morto e due feriti gravi                                                                                E' successo a Cardano al Campo  in provincia di Varese


Military officials are to make a final decision on the European Union force for the region bordering Darfur.


What do you say about a film that hits you hard where it hurts the most, so hard that it takes your breath away?


GEORGETOWN, Guyana - A would-be thief got a taste of his own medicine in Guyana when he was caught and attached to a utility pole with the same duct tape he intended to use to bound a family and rob them, police said Tuesday.


Roma, 11:16 - ATLETICA, GOLDEN GALA: SDIRI DIMESSO, STA BENE

Salim Sdiri, il saltatore in lungo francese colpito e ferito al costato ieri sera da un giavellotto ...


Democratsâ pro-war campaigns produce debacle in congressional ...

The US congressional elections, which took place simultaneously with the presidential vote, saw gains for the Republican Party of four seats in the Senate and three or possibly four in the House of Representatives.


Egyptian Military Seals Off Bombed Hotel

Egyptian police guard the compound of the Taba Hilton hotel, which was carbombed Thursday, in Taba, Egypt, on the border with the southern tip of Israel, Sunday, Oct, 10, 2004.


Itâs sad to think that NASCAR has gotten so good at this. Weâve watched their response to tragedy too many times not to recognize the seriousness of a situation.


First Look: iPod Brings Music to Your Photos

Apple's latest offers a brilliant color screen and photo capabilities, but the price is high.


HK Companies Have to Choose: Get Green or Leave the Pearl River Delta

By Teddy Ng  Hong Kong entrepreneurs who own factories in the Pearl River Delta Region are grappling with a new challenge: Care about pollution or perish.


European equities nudged higher on Thursday as banks and carmakers recovered some of Wednesday's losses, but retailers and construction groups were still weak on interest rate concerns.


The Claim: Calories from alcohol go to your midsection.

But do calories from alcohol congregate at the midsection at a greater rate than others?


Annan pledges to cooperate in oil-for-food probe

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, making his first trip to Washington since members of Congress called for his resignation over allegations of fraud in


Dopo l'orribile vicenda dell'uomo condannato e a piede libero che ha violentatouna bimba di 4 anni, cresce l'indignazione. Veltroni: "Ci vuole la mano dura dello Stato"                                          Pedofilo recidivo ad Agrigento Iniziative del ministro e del Pg                                                                                Scotti chiede il fascicolo, il procuratore generale di Palermo promette chiarezzaIl capo dei gip apre inchiesta interna e si difende: "Al processo era giÃ  scarcerato"


Hobart, 12:17 - TENNIS, WTA HOBART: DANIILIDOU VINCE TORNEO

La greca Eleni Daniilidou ha vinto il torneo Wta di Hobart. La finale non si è giocata a caus...


Archaeologists unearth what is believed to be the first discovery of a Viking burial site in the UK.


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Indeed, the allegations against Hamilton are a monstrosity, a horror-inspired recite that could have been whipped up by Mary Shelley herself.


Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of the classic tale "The Yearling," will be honored with a commemorative postage stamp on Thursday.


McAfee apologizes for bugs in Falcon roll out

McAfee Executive Vice President Bill Kerrigan acknowledged that there had been glitches in the roll out.


Archaeologists have discovered the oldest clay "fireplaces" made by humans at a dig in southern Greece.


A lonely Italian retiree puts himself up for adoption

His case is bringing awareness to the larger problem of how to care for Italy's aging population.


Amphibian Extinctions Sound Global Eco-Alarm -Study

They may thrive on land and in water, but amphibians everywhere are in serious trouble and up to a third of species are threatened with extinction, a troubling new study said on Friday.


Candidate Barghouthi Detained at Jerusalem Shrine

Israeli police briefly detained  Palestinian presidential candidate Mustafa Barghouthi on Friday  when he tried to enter a Jerusalem shrine holy to Muslims and  Jews without a permit, a police spokesman said.


Virginia Commercial Spaceport Launches Its First Orbital Rocket

By Sonja Barisic  ATLANTIC, Va. - Spectators cheered as a rocket carrying two experimental satellites blasted off Saturday in the first launch from the mid-Atlantic region's commercial spaceport, creating a blazing streak across the sky just before sunrise.


The surf and skate clothing company makes a bid for ski manufacturer Rossignol.


China: 8 foreign banks seek local status

Eight foreign banks have applied to open retail operations in China, the bank regulator said as a WTO deadline for opening China's banking market passed Monday.


Jailed uprising leader Barghouti will seek Palestinian presidency

JERUSALEM - Jailed uprising leader Marwan Barghouti will seek the presidency of the Palestinian Authority, an associate said Thursday.


America's late-night TV comics returned to the air on Wednesday with dueling politicians, newly grown facial hair and expressions of sympathy for striking screenwriters whose labor dispute threw the shows into reruns for two months.


Update: Court to rule on stay of EU sanctions against Microsoft

A decision on whether to suspend the European Commission's anticompetition sanctions against Microsoft pending appeal will be announced Wednesday, according to a statement issued by a court spokeswoman Monday.


WhereÂs Mao? Chinese Revise History Books

China is abandoning the Marxist template that has dominated the nationÂs history textbooks since the 1950Âs.


Federal and state election officials are worried that changes made after the 2000 presidential race to ensure that voters are not turned away from the polls could lead to more confusion and court fights this year.


Thirteen domes to designate Christ and the Apostles

The red-brick Orthodox Cathedral was completed in 1868. It is the work of the Russian architect and academician Alexei M. Gornostayev, and is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe.


Fallen beauty queen, Miss USA Tara Conner, said she had witnessed abuse as a child and that may have driven her into a life of alcohol and drugs -- but she still believed she could be a good role model.


Amid Fanfare, Boeing Unveils New Long-Distance Jet

Before nearly 15,000 employees and worldwide customers, Boeing unveiled the 787 Dreamliner, its new long-distance, fuel-efficient jet.


Depp, Burton together again on `Sweeney'

Dressed in drag and standing in front of a meat locker, Johnny Depp smiles into the camera and cheerfully declares, "Tim's a swell guy."


A year ago, Roberto Luongo couldn't have imagined any easy nights against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Luongo faced an average of 36 Lightning shots back when he was with the Florida Panthers and even saw 50 once. But on Tuesday night, Luongo made 16 saves and helped the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-1 victory.


Marsh & McLennan Says Five Executives Leave Board

Marsh & McLennan Cos., the insurance broker sued by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer last month, said five company executives stepped down from the board.


Poor pitch halts Pakistan-South Africa game

The final World Cup warm-up match between top-ranked South Africa and Pakistan was held up nearly 10 minutes here on Friday due to poor pitch conditions.


A federal grand jury has indicted a Michigan man dubbed the âspam king,â and 10 others, in an international illegal bulk e-mailing and stock fraud operation.


Fake acupuncture works nearly as well as the real thing for low back pain, and either kind performs much better than usual care, German researchers have found. Almost half the patients treated with acupuncture needles felt relief that lasted months. In contrast, only about a quarter of the patients receiving medications and other Western medical treatments felt better.


Fabius could swing French on constitution vote

The poll promises to be the main event in the 2005 political calendar in France and pollsters say Jacques Chirac, the president, has little chance of winning it without socialist support.


The chairman of Taiwan's ruling DPP party, You Shyi-kun, resigns after being charged with corruption.


Torino, 19:39 - CALCIO, TORINO: SI CERCA IL RECUPERO DI STELLONE

Torino subito in campo in vista della gara di domenica contro la Fiorentina. Lo staff medico sta ten...


Episcopal Church May Probe Israel Business

An Episcopal committee angered Jewish leaders Friday by recommending that the church research taking action against companies involved in the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.


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Alloptic's Enhanced ONT Provides Network Evolution Path for Operators

Alloptic, Inc., a global leader in the development of Passive Optical  Network (PON) technology, announced that they have expanded the home4000  Optical Networking Terminal (ONT) to include integrated carrier class  VoIP functionality.


I Love Firefox But Can't Escape Explorer

If I want to use the online banking services, I have to use IE. Why? No good reason I can fathom. Heaven knows IE isn't more secure than Firefox (oh, were it so!


Windows alternative An open source, cross-platform desktop architecture from Eclipse is enjoying a surge of interest among developers according to an Evans Data Corp poll.â¦


WASHINGTON -- Beginning the process of reshaping a last-place roster, the Washington Nationals released six pitchers Tuesday: right-handers Brian Lawrence, Pedro Astacio, Ryan Drese, Felix Rodriguez and Zach Day, and left-hander Joey Eischen.


Three Evansville basketball players dismissed from team

Freshmen guards Dupree Fletcher and Marcus Butler and sophomore guard Robert Nelson have been dismissed from the team for actions off the court, coach Steve Merfeld said Tuesday.


Prometheus Pre-empted? New Nuclear Fission Missions Evaluated

NASA is reviewing a list of fission-powered missions  that could pre-empt the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) effort now being  eyed for space travel no sooner than 2015.


LAS VEGAS -- Gerald Green blew away the competition with an assortment of creative dunks that touched on Celtics history and showed the world his extraordinary hops last night to become the 2007 Slam Dunk champion. It wasn't even close.


Italian court rules against HP on pre-installed Windows

Orders computer giant to cough up refund An Italian judge ruled in favour of a Hewlett Packard (HP) customer who asked for a refund because the Compaq notebook he had bought came pre-loaded with Microsoft's Windows XP and Works 8.â¦


Iran Advances Its Move to Nuclear Fuel, Defying UN

Iran defied the United Nations today by announcing that it had begun converting tons of uranium into the gas needed to turn the radioactive element into nuclear fuel.


UK survivors in Phuket and nearby islands, in Thailand, realise how close they came to being killed by the tsunami .


Former AOL Chairman Heads Luxury Travel Firm

Steve Case, America Online Inc.'s former chairman, bought a majority stake in Exclusive Resorts LLC, a two-year-old luxury travel company, and signed on as the company's chairman.


RealNetworks Ends Download 49-Cent Promo

RealNetworks Inc. RNWK.O is ending  its 49 cent-per-song music download service but will keep the  promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet  media and software company said on Thursday.


The US says that 3,200 troops of the 173rd Airborne Brigade will be deployed to Afghanistan in the spring, instead of Iraq.


Trial Set for Courtney Love in Drug Case

A trial date has been set for Sept. 30 for Courtney Love, who faces two felony drug charges for illegal possession of painkillers. Love, 40, remains free on her own recognizance.


Whenever Lt. Col. Andrew Lourake visits Ward 57 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he takes along a sheaf full of stories to buck up service members who have lost limbs in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Annika Sorenstam started her quest for a fourth consecutive Mizuno Classic title with an eagle Friday and held a share of the lead after the first round.


The bidding process for Alitalia is to be extended by a further ten days amid concerns about the intention of the remaining suitors.


Pop princess Britney Spears hopes to have a baby with husband Kevin Federline next year, she revealed today. Spears is also thinking of taking her manâs name, saying: âBritney


The world's oil producers don't have much capacity to increase output, which should keep prices high throughout 2005, Venezuela's oil minister said Thursday.


Chile's black widow spider may yield spermicide

Scientists have discovered a potentially marketable contraceptive in the venom of Chile's black widow spider, whose bite is fatal to many but can also cause prolonged, painful and involuntary erections in men.


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Genesis samples to shed light on our origins

Scientists are chomping at the bit for tomorrow's Earthly return of a sample capsule from NASA's Genesis spacecraft, hoping the star stuff it carries will help answer questions on the origins of the solar system and we who live in it.


The costliest international warplane project, the F-35 Lightning 2 Joint Strike Fighter, safely completed its first test flight on Friday, advancing a $276.5 billion program financed by the United States and eight other countries.


"Legend" overtakes "Compass" at foreign box office

LOS ANGELES  - A week after it opened at No. 1 across North America, "I Am Legend" snatched the top spot at the international box office, ending the two-week reign of domestic dud "The Golden Compass."


By Mike Musgrove, Washington Post Staff Writer  Last month, venture capitalist Fred Wilson drew a lot of attention on the Internet when he declared a 21st century kind of bankruptcy.


In a relatively soft movie-going weekend, Paramount's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow rockets its way to the top of the box office chart.


Kerry adviser raps Australian PM over pro-Bush comments

An adviser to US presidential challenger John Kerry has criticised Australian Prime Minister John Howard over "inappropriate" public comments wishing for President George W. Bush to be reelected.


New York, NY (Sports Network) - Minnesota forward Eddie Griffin was suspended without pay for the first three games of the season on Wednesday.


Security researchers are warning of a new worm, dubbed "Funner," targeting Microsoft's MSN Messenger instant messaging application.


Bindi: manifesto pone problema serio al governo


Palestinians and Israel near deal on elections

Israeli and Palestinian officials yesterday were on the verge of resolving what could have been a nasty dispute over voting by East


ECONOMICS REPORT - Changes in the Airline Industry

Many airline companies are finding it difficult to make a profit. The International Air Transport Association says it expects the industry to lose up to four thousand million dollars this year.


Will the Real Danny Williams Please Stand Up?

Saturday night sees Vitali Klitschko defend his WBC world heavyweight title for the first time, against Britainâs Danny Williams.


I'll be honest with you. After more than a decade of answering people's questions about their financial issues, there's one quandary people get themselves into that I just don't get.


Birmingham cruise to victory over West Brom who will be bottom at Christmas.


John Carew scored a second-half hat-trick as Aston Villa produced a fantastic turnaround to sink Newcastle at Villa Park.


US Secretary of State Colin Powell urges Europeans to heal their rift with the US over Iraq ahead of a Nato meeting.


The US military denies reports Saddam Hussein is on hunger strike, but says some former aides are refusing food.


Barroso Forced to Retreat on Commission Team

Euro MPs were walking tall tonight after winning a bitter battle of wills over an anti-gay Commissioner. The European Parliament forced a climbdown by European


Sachin Tendulkar believes India have the quality to come from behind and win the series against Australia.


Parents of Japanese hostage in Iraq plea for his release

NOGATA, Fukuoka -- The parents of a Japanese man taken hostage in Iraq said all they wanted was for their son to return home safe.


AFRICA/SUDAN - ÂMancano i fondi per completare il programma di rientro dei rifugiati nel sud SudanÂ afferma lÂAlto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i Rifugiati Khartoum (Agenzia Fides)- LÂAlto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i Rifugiati (UNHCR) richiede con urgenza un ulteriore sostegno finanziario al fine di evitare un drastico ridimensionamento delle proprie operazioni in Sudan meridionale, proprio ...


A 13-year-old girl testified Tuesday that her parents ordered her to stay in her sometimes cold, sparsely furnished bedroom for months as punishment for bad behavior, but said they never locked the door.


Study: Learning to Run Propelled Evolution

SALT LAKE CITY Nov 18, 2004 - New research suggests that developing the ability to run long thought to be a byproduct of walking for early man was actually an instrumental step in the evolution of people from ape-like creatures into what we know today


The American Ballet Theaterâs new production of âThe Sleeping Beautyâ opens on Friday after months of tantalizing rumors about its staging and choreography.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to unveil a host of new measures to regenerate poor suburbs.


Canada Beats Finland in Four Nations Cup

Sarah Vaillancourt scored what proved to be the game-winning goal midway through the first period, and Canada advanced to the final of the Four Nations Cup international women's hockey tournament with a 4-1 victory over Finland on Saturday.


Norwegian oil rig strike, started in July, set to escalate with lockout

OSLO, Norway  - As a strike by Norwegian offshore oil rig workers dragged into its third month, employers were set to retaliate with a lockout planned for Thursday.


Media speculate on successor as England coach prepares to step ...

With Sir Clive Woodward seemingly on his way to soccer, England's rugby team is looking for a new coach to follow up last year's World Cup triumph.


Caymans Batten Down Hatches as Hurricane Approaches

The British Cayman Islands were braced for Hurricane Ivan to hit after ravaging Jamaica and killing 11. As Jamaicans began the massive clean-up operation in the wake of the category


Some fans will taunt him with prescription bottles. Others will wave derogatory signs. Many will chant: "O.D! O.D! O.D!" Most will scream expletives and boo. Terrell Owens is ready.


Argentina's Juan Monaco advanced to the quarterfinals of the Brazil Open with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Brazil's Thiago Alves in a rain-delayed match on Friday.


President George W. Bush asked Congress on Monday for $189.3 billion to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, another huge request that faces deep skepticism from lawmakers opposed to prolonging the Iraq conflict.


Steelmaker Corus is ordered to pay nearly Â£300,000 after the death of one of its workers at its Trostre plant.


Mosul attack poses serious dilemmas for US forces

BAGHDAD - The US militaryâs conclusion that a suicide bomber inside a US base was probably responsible for the deadliest strike on Americans in Iraq creates nightmare dilemmas for US forces.


Fallujah Offensive Sparks New Iraq Violence

Description: The US-led invasion of Fallujah has sparked a major upsurge in fighting elsewhere in Iraq. Insurgents seized control of major parts of the northern city of Mosul, prompting a counterattack by the US NPR's Philip Reeves reports.


Billy Joel wrote the song, "Say Goodbye to Hollywood." On Monday, he joked he'd never leave.


Most adults can determine at what age their children should get vaccinated or discern from a label when to take their medicine, but they still need help understanding many basic health instructions, a new study shows.


Development Blocks Wetlands "Retreat" Areas

By Todd B. Bates, Asbury Park Press, N.J.  Mar. 4--Bulkheads, roads and other development limit nearly one third of  the area in New Jersey where tidal salt marshes could "retreat" as the sea  level rises, according to a new study and one of its Rutgers University  authors.


Last Hurrah for Street Art, as Canvas Goes Condo

The building at 11 Spring Street, one of the most famous canvases in the world for urban artists, will soon be no more. But 45 graffiti artists are staging one last, thoroughly legal, art-making hurrah.


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U.S. military says kills 25 insurgents in Iraq

U.S. forces backed by warplanes killed an estimated 25 insurgents in a clash north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Wednesday.


There are few athletes as sure of their ability as Bode Miller. Now that nobody in the world is as fast as Miller â-ot after three World Cup races, anyway


By Steve Tarter, Journal Star, Peoria, Ill.  Feb. 27--PEORIA -- Two years after launching a Web site designed to  provide an informational umbrella for the Peoria area, www.discoverpeoria.com  is still exploring its options.


A 39-Point Victory Ties Torontoâs Biggest Margin

Andrea Bargnani scored 19 points, Chris Bosh had 16, and the Toronto Raptors used a 33-point second quarter and a flurry of 3-pointers to beat the Washington Wizards, 122-83, on Wednesday night.


New Sony Ericsson Phone Quiets at a Wave

CES product announcements include new Walkman phones with mapping software and motion-controlled phone.


Afghans flee town as Taliban dig in for NATO raid

SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan  - More than 1,000 villagers have fled a southern Afghan town as Taliban fighters dig in to repel NATO efforts to drive them out, residents and officials said on Wednesday.


Former Australia Test bowler Geoff Lawson tells Aussie media he has been appointed Pakistan's new coach.


Rescue teams searching through the rubble of the Egyptian hotel attacked by terrorists last night have said they do not expect to find any more survivors.


Being transgender no longer about surgery in NY

Jay Kallio knew at age 4. For Justine Nicholas, the revelation came in kindergarten. Nature had dealt them a confusing anatomy. The genders they were assigned at birth were all wrong.


com. Poor Chone Figgins. He should have known he was in for a rough one when Manny Ramirez hammered a liner off his glove in the first inning of Boston's 9-3 win over Anaheim in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.


Japan on Friday ordered Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) to close its Japanese private banking offices after uncovering a series of


Ethnic minority groups in Northern Ireland are warned by police of threats to attack them.


Clemens told to prove innocence or return awards

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has called on Roger Clemens to give up four of his Cy Young Awards if he cannot clear his name after allegations in the Mitchell report that he used steroids.


Britain, America's most important ally in Iraq, will withdraw close to half its troops by the end of the year if local troops are able to secure the southern part of the country, Prime Minister Tony Blair was ...Comment


US forces and Iraqi units last night were preparing to storm rebel strongholds in the northern city of Mosul as fighting wound down in Fallujah.


Turkey clears first hurdle to EU membership

BRUSSELS - The European Commission, in a watershed decision, recommended yesterday that the European Union (EU) open membership talks with Turkey.


Ads reveal the date for release of two models of much-anticipated Apple phone.


Several Britons are among a group of tourists missing after kidnap reports in Ethiopia, the UK government says.


Israeli AG halts electricity cut to Gaza

Israel's attorney general has temporarily halted the government's plan to cut back on electricity to the Gaza Strip, demanding more work to prevent humanitarian harm.


Giuliani hints at ending his 2008 presidential bid

ORLANDO, Florida  - Republican former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, finishing a distant third in Florida's primary where he staked his entire campaign, gave strong hints on Wednesday he might soon end his quest for the White House.


NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Fox News Channel, America's most-watched 24-hour cable news operation, has a lot at stake as its star news personality, Bill O'Reilly, battles sexual harassment charges.


NEWCASTLE, England  - Striker Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Ukraine because of a tight hamstring, the Football Association said Tuesday.


The FA sends a written complaint to Uefa after racist abuse is aimed at England's U21 players in Spain.


Arafat in Hospital Near Paris for Treatment of Mystery Illness

Yasir Arafat, the ailing Palestinian leader, arrived in France today as the guest of the French government and was immediately taken to a military hospital for treatment of what is being called a mysterious ailment.


Justice Department reviews role in eavesdropping program

The Justice Department is launching an internal review of its participation in the Bush administration's controversial domestic eavesdropping program, the department's inspector general told congressional leaders on Monday.


Reports: US Intelligence Authenticates Bin Laden Tape

16 December 2004 -- Western news agencies say US intelligence analysis has determined with "high confidence" that the speaker on an audio tape posted on the Internet today is Osama bin Laden.


Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - LeBron James poured in a game-high 38 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 24, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-109 overtime win against the Phoenix Suns at Gund Arena.


Bush won by "decisive margin" - White House

US President George W. Bush was to declare victory in his hard-fought election battle with Democratic rival John Kerry after winning by a "decisive margin," a senior White House aide said.


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Consorzio Kkr-Permira acquista quota maggioranza (50,05%)


Derek Lowe pitches effectively into the eighth inning, and Boston takes control of the wild-card race Thursday night by completing a three-game sweep of Anaheim.


The trial of Sir Mark Thatcher in South Africa on charges that he helped finance a failed coup in Equatorial Guinea has been postponed until 8 April next year.


Services marking 50th anniversary are held in England and Germany to remember 23 people who died


U.S. ally Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it was working with Iran, America's top rival in the Mideast, to find ways to ease the crises in Lebanon and Iraq — a departure from Washington's confrontational stance toward Tehran.


Nobel Literature Prize Winner Jelinek Focuses on Sex, Politics

Violence, sexuality and gender politics dominate the controversial writing of Elfriede Jelinek, winner of this year's Nobel Prize for Literature.


Condolences poured in to former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday following the death of his mother Rosa Bossi in Milan at age 97, Italian media reported.


Afghanistan swears in first democratic leader

For 30 years coups, assassinations and invasions were the usual means of power transfer in Kabul. But yesterday Hamid Karzai broke with bloody tradition and assumed office with a simple formula of words.


Cuomo urges Congress clean up student loans

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo urged Congress on Wednesday to legislate a clean-up of the student loan industry, including the fast-growing private loan market.


Lycos Europe Pushes Limits in Anti-Spam Fight

A new application from Lycos Europe aims to fight back against spammers, but some experts say the company may be enabling illegal activities.


Heart attacks may not be reserved for the hostile and driven among us -- anxious, fearful people also have a higher risk, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.


Eileen Hill was slicing potatoes and onions under the awning of her camper, covered in Dale Earnhardt Jr. garb close to a red chair with a No. 8 — of course.


Judges bar party challengers at Ohio polls

With polls suggesting the two leading candidates are running neck and neck in their race for the White House, voters in the swing state of Ohio could decide the next president.


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Saboteurs blew up Iraq's northern  export pipeline for the second week in a row on Saturday,  halting oil flows to Turkey's Ceyhan port, oil officials said.


Premiers appear divided on strategy but agree more money is the answer

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (CP) - The country's premiers arrived for a key meeting Wednesday unsure on whether to try to force Ottawa to set up a national pharmacare program, but firmly convinced that more federal money for health is essential.


Roma, 17:21 - CALCIO, GUSSONI: ZAMPARINI LINGUAGGIO VIOLENTO E PERICOLOSO

Dura presa di posizione del presidente dell'Aia, Cesare Gussoni, dopo le polemiche dichiarazioni di ...


Top Court Invalidates Part of Sentencing Rules

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday  invalidated part of the 18-year-old federal sentencing system  used for 64,000 criminal defendants each year and ruled that  the guidelines cannot be mandatory.


Terry injury blights battling Chelsea display

Chelsea emerged from a Champions League battle with FC Porto as favourites to reach the quarter-finals after a pulsating 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Estadio do Dragao.


From Ozone Success, a Potential Climate Model

Twenty years after a treaty was signed to end the use of chemicals that destroy the ozone layer, experts meet to discuss the next steps in preventing ozone threats.


An earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale jolted Taiwan yesterday. Two men were injured, but no major damage was reported. One man in Ilan City in the east, and another man in Taoyuan County in the north


Celtics beat Pistons in ninth straight victory

The Boston Celtics won their ninth successive game and raised their NBA-best record to 29-3 on Saturday, ending the Detroit Pistons' 11-game winning streak with a 92-85 road victory.


The PHP Group has announced some big updates to one of the finest manuals for an open source project out there today - the manual found on the PHP website.   Updates to the manual include:  an improved, XSL-based build system that will deliver compiled manuals to mirrors in a more timely manner (goodbye dsssl) manual pages can now contain images (see imagearc() for an example) updated function version information and capture system (fewer "no version information, might be only in CVS" messages)    Of course, help from the community helps things even more, so they request helping out or just submitting bug reports for problems found in the documentation or user comments.


What Has the Chemical Industry Done to Improve Security Since the Terrorist Attacks of 9/11?

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 5  /PRNewswire/ -- Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, American Chemistry Council (ACC) member companies have spent nearly $3 billion to enhance security under the industry leading Responsible Care(R) Security Program.


Barroso seeks up to five Commission changes

Mr Barroso believes he must replace or reshuffle between three and five members of his 24-member team to win the approval of the European parliament, which refused on Wednesday to back his line-up, prompting ...


Mantova, 19:26 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: INGAGGIATO PEGOLO

Il Mantova ha ingaggiato, prelevandolo dal Genoa, il portiere Gianluca Pegolo, classe 1981. Per il g...


At Least 26 Die As 3 Car Bombs Explode in Iraq

The surge in violence has led many experts to voice serious doubts about whether legitimate elections can be held in January.


UPDATE 2-Fed's Santomero sees solid growth, measured hikes

The US economy should grow about 4 percent next year, giving the Federal Reserve room to continue raising interest rates at a measured pace, Philadelphia


WASHINGTON -- The U.S. trade deficit in November rose to the highest level in 14 months, reflecting record foreign crude oil prices. The deficit with China declined slightly while the weak dollar boosted exports to another record high.


The head of the Anglican church in Europe, Dr Geoffrey Rowell, was locked out of six churches in Turkey by their congregations after his controversial decision to ordain a local convert to the priesthood


On the cusp of flu season, federal health officials are attempting an unprecedented redirection and rationing of the flu vaccine -- after a British regulatory agency abruptly


I'm Not Really Running, I'm Not Really Running...

Using mental tricks, or dissociating, can get you to the finish line faster.


"TuttoscuolaNews" elabora i dati Istat: il 31,7% dei giovanisi ferma alla scuola dell' obbligo. In testa il meridione                                                  Scuola, un giovane su tre si ferma alla licenzia media


A stronger warning on antidepressants about a potential suicide risk in children could scare people from getting the treatment they need, some psychiatrists say.


Order of merit race hots up for golf's Casey and Howell

Ryder Cup team mates Paul Casey and David Howell step up the race to become the top golfer in Europe when they compete at this week's Dunhill Links Championship.


Rumsfeld agrees to stay on as defense chief

President Bush has persuaded Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld to stay on amid criticism of the postwar situation in Iraq, a steady presence in a Cabinet undergoing a wholesale makeover.


London equities stayed positive in opening trade on Thursday, with resurgent mining stocks once more dominating the leaderboard.


Rilasciato l'interprete che sara' pero' ancora interrogato


NASA Prepares for Tricky Task of Folding Up 120-Foot-Long Solar Array on Space Station

By Rasha Madkour Associated Press  HOUSTON -- Anyone who's ever tried to fold a well-used map can probably relate to the challenge Discovery astronauts face in the next phase of their mission.


Sadr appears, Basra militia leader killed

KUFA, Iraq  - Fiery Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr appeared in public for the first time in months on Friday to renew demands for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq and paint himself as a leader for all Iraqis.


Shell to boost investment to replace missing oil reserves

LONDON : Royal Dutch/Shell announced plans to boost investment in exploration and production, making the replacement of its reserves a top priority as it seeks to restore battered investor confidence.


Accidental fame doesn't give you much of a heads-up. You can be minding your own business one minute, sweating up a storm while doing your job. The next minute, your face is being transmitted halfway across the world, like you're the next Elvis or something.


UN Security Council seeks to reconcile rival drafts on North Korea

Key members of the UN Security Council scrambled to try to reconcile rival proposals aimed at censuring recalcitrant North Korea for its missile tests, ahead of a vote they hope to have by the end of week.


German Michael Schumacher of Ferrari is seen at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano).


Loud, Proud and Busted: 3 Decades and No Regret

The flashy documentary âMr. Untouchableâ looks at the life of Nicky Barnes, once one of the most powerful drug dealers in Harlem.


Underdog role gives Europeans motivational edge

On paper, it's hardly a sporting proposition. It never is. On paper, the Ryder Cup is habitually a bigger mismatch than Lyle Lovett walking down the aisle with Julia Roberts.


XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. said Friday it is on track to have more than 3.1 million subscribers by the end of the year, but shares fell on a reported four-week production snag.


U.N. Election Workers Freed in Afghanistan

Afghan officials denied Tuesday that they struck a deal with kidnappers who released three foreign U.N. workers unharmed in Kabul.


Study says green tea may help prevent spread of prostate cancer

Researchers say agents found in green tea prevented the spread of prostate cancer in mice. Ingredients called polyphenols inhibited the growth of the tumor and shut down the spread of the disease in the animals


Derek Jeter is still recovering from the Bombers' unprecedented collapse in the ALCS, but the Yankee captain made some history of his own yesterday when he became the first Yank shortstop to win a Gold Glove.


Trolltech enables easier mobile Web 2.0 apps

Trolltech, a provider of software development platforms and frameworks, hopes to open up mobile application development to Web developers with support for WebKit.Trolltech plans to announce on Monday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona that it has integrated QT, its development platform, with WebKit, the Web browser technology used by Apple, Nokia, Google, Motorola and others. The integration should make it easier for developers to build products that integrate online components into mobile phone applications.Trolltech, a Norwegian company that Nokia recently announced plans to buy, has integrated the tools so that developers can build the bulk of an application using HTML and the rest using C ++. By using HTML to create most of the application, handset makers can save development costs because C ++ engineers are typically harder to find and more expensive to use, said Benoit Schillings, CTO of Trolltech. However, they can still create some features using C ++, which offers more functionality and performance.A handset maker could decide to use HTML to create features that it might want to tweak to appeal to different audiences. For example, a handset maker may want to enlarge visual items on a page in a phone designed for older people, and they can adapt and customize those features quicker using HTML than C ++, Schillings said.Even though the applications may be primarily built using HTML, they don't have to be browser-based or require an Internet connection, he said. However, he envisions interesting ways to combine offline and online applications.For example, Trolltech has demonstrated an address book application that phone users can access without going online. The application collects information from a user's Facebook friends, adding photos or other new content from friends' Facebook pages into their address book entry.The Qt WebKit integration will be available as a module in Qt 4.4, which is expected to come out in the second quarter.Trolltech also planned to release Qtopia Phone Edition version 4.3 in Barcelona, adding support for new features including touch-screens. The new Qtopia Synch Agent syncs data between Qtopia and Microsoft Outlook.


Supreme Court to weigh online tobacco sales rift

Blog: Federal courts have dismissed a Maine state law that backers argue is vital to preventing kids from buying cigarettes online. The high court may decide whether to revive it.


Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss is now listed as probable for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. He took part today in an entire practice for the first time in


Police hand back Tutu's stolen Nobel medal

South African police handed back the Nobel Peace Prize medal won by Archbishop Desmond Tutu to his wife on Saturday after it was stolen from his Johannesburg home this month.


If some people thought traveling to Iraq and Syria was a ratings stunt for Katie Couric, it didn't work out that way. The "CBS Evening News" tied a record low with just under 5.5 million viewers last week, Nielsen Media Research said Tuesday. Last week and Memorial Day week are the two least-watched CBS evening newscasts since at least 1987, and probably far earlier.


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US wins against EU at WTO over geographic food names

Washington: The United States has won a case in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against the European Union (EU) system for protecting certain geographical food names -- called geographical indications, or GIs -- as trademarks.


Malaysia's Anwar to make final bid to completely clear his name

Malaysia's highest court will decide on Tuesday whether to review former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim's corruption conviction, a move which could lead to his immediate return to politics.


3GSM: Apple, Microsoft May Share Center Stage

At the year's largest mobile industry conference in Barcelona next week, the iPhone and a new Windows Mobile OS are expected to be the talk of the town.


Deaths among children infected with HIV in Africa could be almost halved if all those with symptoms were put on a simple, cheap and readily available antibiotic, new research has established.


US space probe Cassini will near Titan, one of Saturn's moons, on October 26 to take pictures with the aid of radar, NASA said.


Test heads for draw as England bat towards safety

England's batsmen saw off Sri Lanka's early challenge on the fifth and final day as the second Test headed towards a draw on Thursday.


US Sues Sears, Accusing It of Racial Bias

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Sears, Roebuck, contending that it illegally fired an automotive repair store manager because he was black.


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EU to Advance with Serbia After Suspect Surrenders

The European Union is set to approve a first step toward closer ties with Serbia and Montenegro Monday after a Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect turned himself in to the U.N. tribunal for former Yugoslavia, diplomats said Sunday.


Four percent of American adults never had sex

Four percent of US adults have never had sex in their lives, and the figure climbs to 12 percent in the case of Mexican-Americans, according to an official survey out on Friday.


US scales back global warming monitoring

U.S. scientists will soon lose much of their ability in space to monitor for global warming, a confidential report to the White House warns.


Sharon, Abbas to Have First Summit in Egypt -Aides

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Egypt next  week, the first summit between the two sides in four years of  armed conflict, officials said on Wednesday.


Berlin calls for rapid UN reforms to tackle global problems

NEW YORK - Germany has called for the speedy reform of the 59-year-old United Nations joining other nations in pressing for a restructuring of the ageing organisation to help it meet new global changes.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy unveils plans to give French employers incentives to allow overtime.


Ronaldinho Voted Fifaâs World Player Of The Year

Ronaldinho of Barcelona and Brazil has won the Fifa 2004 World Player of the Year award. Playmaker Ronaldinho, 24, pipped strikers Thierry Henry of Arsenal and France and Andriy Shevchenko of AC Milan and the Ukraine to claim the accolade.


Studies: Walking May Ward Off Alzheimer's

CHICAGO Sept. 22, 2004 - The health benefits of regular walking may include helping prevent mental decline and Alzheimer's disease, research in patients aged 70 and up has found, bolstering evidence that exercise needn't be strenuous to be good for you.


The U.S. Federal Reserve can stick  to its plan to raise interest rates in a gradual manner despite  sluggish gains in employment, a senior Fed official said on  Friday, expressing confidence job growth would revive.


Firefighters and water-bombing planes battle forest fires that have killed three people in northern Sicily.


US military will probe fatal shooting involving Marine, insurgent

The US military promised a full investigation Tuesday into the fatal shooting of a wounded and possibly unarmed Iraqi insurgent being held by US Marines in a captured mosque in Fallujah.


Midway Games acquires Paradox Development

CHICAGO Chicago-based Midway Games has acquired Paradox Development, which is developing the company's upcoming "Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks" videogame.


Struggling Albion face a long bleak winter after City chalked up their second derby win in six days to leave Bryan Robson's side firmly rooted to bottom spot.


Bush Downplays Thompson's Terror Worries

President Bush played down on Saturday a stark warning from his resigning health chief that the nation's food supply is largely unprotected from terror attack.


IBM move boosts commercial grid computing

IBM is continuing work to raise the profile of grid computing beyond scientific and research markets. Several grid-based commercial projects built on IBM platforms have been launched, including one at the US Environmental Protection Agency.


Bypassed for top job, Penney's department store chief leaves

PLANO, Texas An executive recruited by JC Penney to revive its sagging department stores has left the company after being passed over for the retailer's top job.


Egypt's Mubarak Sees Palestinian State in 2008

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was  quoted on Saturday as saying he was convinced there would be an  independent Palestinian state within the next four years.


Hedge Fund Agrees to Acquire James River

The James River Group, a property and casualty insurer, said yesterday that it had agreed to be acquired by the hedge fund D. E. Shaw Group for $575 million in cash.


Agreement Reached for Release of Enemy Combatant Yaser Hamdi

The US government has decided to release an American citizen classified as an enemy combatant in the war on terror and allow him to return to Saudi Arabia without facing charges.


Islamabad: Pakistan has said there would be no sell-out on Kashmir and denied that Islamabad was under any pressure on the issue. "I can never compromise on the interests of Pakistan, never will we sell out


Opinion: How earth shattering is IBM's purchase of XIV?

IBM's purchase of XIV is rare indeed for a company that hasn't purchased storage IP in recent memory. What adds spice to this deal is the fact that XIV's chairman is the legendary Moshe Yanai -- the man many regard as the father of EMC's flagship storage array, Symmetrix.


World Bank President James  Wolfensohn will leave his post at the beginning of June, when  his term expires, and a search is now under way for someone to  replace him, a U.S. Treasury spokesman said on Monday.


Flight Attendants, the Working Day and Labor Solidarity

A nationwide strike of 46,000 flight attendants has been authorized by the board of the Association of Flight Attendants. They are resisting airline employers making workers labor for longer


The Anglo-Dutch oil firm sets out to woo investors by explaining how it will boost its oil reserves at an analysts' briefing on Wednesday.


Thai PM to push ASEAN over Myanmar junta

Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will push ASEAN leaders at a summit in Laos to address the lack of political reform in military-ruled Myanmar, a source of growing embarrassment to the group, officials said today.


Sci-fi versions of baby blocker in a can could turn out to be loads of fun. In Sex Drive Daily.


Two Western security workers killed in Afghan blast

Two Western security guards were killed when their convoy was attacked by a suicide car bomber in the Afghan capital on Thursday, police officials and witnesses said.


Scor bids for Converium, sparking reinsurance takeover interest

French reinsurer Scor has launched a hostile bid worth 1.9 billion euros for Swiss group Converium, sparking the prospect of further takeover moves in the sector.


In 'American Gangster,' true crime doesn't pay off

Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe square off in an overly self-conscious epic set in the 1970s.


Pop star Britney Spears married her fiance, dancer Kevin Federline, in a surprise ceremony, it was reported today. The wedding was held on Saturday night at a private home in the Studio City area with 20 to


Jackson Accuser's Family Offered a House - Stepdad

SANTA MARIA, Calif.  - The stepfather of the boy  who accused Michael Jackson of sex abuse testified on Thursday  that Jackson's associates offered the family a house and  college funds to help fix the singer's damaged reputation.


The Saudi Arabian branch of al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for the attack on the US consulate in the Saudi city of Jeddah, in which nine people were killed.


Immobiliarista ancora interrogato a Regina Coeli


Injuries leave Panthers with no tailbacks

DeShaun Foster suffered a broken clavicle during the second quarter of Sunday's 20-17 loss against the Denver Broncos, forcing coach John Fox to play the rest of the game with fullbacks Brad Hoover and Nick Goings in his backfield.


An insurgent mortar attack kills one boy and injures eight others in an attack on an Afghan village, Nato says.


The Nikkei average fell 1.2 percent by  midsession on Friday as broad-ranged selling was prompted by a  steep fall on Wall Street in the past two sessions due to  concern about high oil prices.


Sun Might Have Exchanged Hangers-On With Rival Star

The Sun may have captured thousands or even millions of asteroids from another planetary system during an encounter more than four billion years ago, astronomers are reporting.


Child killing case: Soldiers say they also took part in shooting

Claim some soldiers in unit tried to frame the platoon commander by saying he fired a burst at the body of a 13-year-old Palestinian girl.


KABUL, Afghanistan -- A roadside bomb exploded yesterday afternoon under a convoy carrying one of President Hamid Karzai's two running mates in the upcoming presidential election. The attack, in remote Badakshan Province, killed one man and injured five others, including a former Badakshan governor.


MSN's Search Engine Preview is Back  At the end of July I reviewed MSN's first tech preview for their new search engine. I wasn't impressed. (Man, I'm getting crabby. Hey you kids, get off my lawn! Where's my Geritol?!) Now there's another preview available at http://techpreview.search.msn.com/ and the relevancy is much ...


Palestinian sources said Saturday Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Mahmoud Abbas would present proposals for peace to Colin Powell.


Life & style: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: Eat them straight from the shell, or rustle up some autumn treats.


Hammered by iPod, Sony will retool, adding native MP3 support to some digital music players by next summer. Cnet -- SAN FRANCISCO--Sony Electronics missed an opportunity when it nodded off with the emergence


BOJ says markets overreacted; cash markets tight

A Bank of Japan policy maker tried to soothe investors' nerves on Thursday, saying some market moves had been overdone, amid a new bout of tightness in short-term credit markets due to banks' growing risk aversion.


Wired News names the top 10 scientific discoveries of 2007.


An Israeli missile aimed at  Palestinian militants kills four in a Gaza refugee camp after a day of violence.


Samsung Boosts Solid-State Disk Capacity to 64 GB

A little over a year after it premiered the first commercially available solid-state hard disk drives at about 32 GB capacity, Samsung said it's now mass-producing a package announced last March at an electronics show in Taiwan, that clusters eight 8 GB flash components together, while still maintaining the 1.8-inch form factor needed for portable devices.


L'assemblea generale ha adottato il documento all'unanimita'


CanWest buys half of Jerusalem Post to expand its North American ...

TORONTO (CP) - CanWest Global Communications is acquiring half of the Jerusalem Post, another jewel in Conrad Black's diminished media empire, as part of plans to expand the reach of CanWest's newspaper and Internet business.


The IRA's latest statement is a declaration of peace, Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams says.


Afghan Vote Probe Set as Legislative Elections Called Next Test

Afghans halted counting in their presidential election pending a United Nations probe into accusations of fraud, as international observers said the vote is just a first step in creating a stabile and secure country.


Market set to open sharply lower on recession fear

Stocks headed for a sharply lower open on Wednesday as recession worries persisted and a weak profit outlook from iPod maker Apple Inc hurt technology shares, with the Nasdaq composite index on the cusp of a bear market.


Destiny's Child Take Over From Timberlake To Front Mcdonald's

Sexy trio Destiny's Child have taken over from pop hunk Justin Timberlake as the new faces of fast food chain Mcdonald's. The new partnership, which was announced yesterday, will see the Bootylicious singers


DALLAS - A former city official who is under investigation in an FBI corruption probe was arrested for public intoxication after claiming he was robbed by naked and scantily clad attackers at a male strip club, authorities said.


NEW DELHI, Oct. 20. - India is not only a corrupt country. It also refuses to shed the dubious distinction. A report prepared by Transparency International India has ranked India 90th in the annual global corruption index released today.


British Police Thwart Terrorism Kidnap Plot

Police in central England arrested eight people in a major security swoop on Wednesday which a defense source said involved a plot to kidnap and possibly kill a Muslim British soldier.Comment


A leaked memo reveals Tony Blair wants to reward civil servants with a "special Iraq honours list", reports say.


SpiralFrog in music download deal with EMI Music

SpiralFrog, a new online music  service, said on Wednesday it had signed an agreement with EMI  Music Publishing to authorize SpiralFrog's use of EMI's music  catalog for legal downloading in the United States via  SpiralFrog's advertising-supported service.


A new virus targeting Mac OS X is not expected to cause much trouble. But malcode experts said it should serve as a warning to those using alternatives to Microsoft that their machines are not attack-proof.


French PM airs doubts over Turkey EU bid

French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin has voiced misgivings about Turkey joining the EU, asking if Europe really wanted 'the river of Islam to enter the riverbed of secularism'.


German airline Lufthansa AG said Wednesday that it will order 20 Boeing 747-800s and seven Airbus A340-800s to renew its long-haul fleet.


Golf: Woods married in Barbados, reports say

Golfing superstar Tiger Woods has reportedly wed girlfriend Elin Nordegren in a lavish sunset ceremony at a Barbados resort. People Magazine said Woods, 28, and the former Swedish nanny Nordegren, 24, exchanged


Burnsville police have begun using an electronic device that translates English into 15 languages in just a few seconds, hoping to save time when questioning the city's Somali, Spanish, Russian and Southeast Asian communities.


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Sapori della memoria la storia dei fichi in pallone

Prelibatezza antica ma ancora in auge in alcune zone della Calabria. Per farla si usano frutti carnosi e dolcissimi


PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The PGA TOUR announced Tuesday the schedule for the 2005 season, with 48 official money events. The TOUR opens its season in Hawaii, Jan. 3-9, with the Mercedes Championships in


Roma, 17:34 - CALCIO, ROSSI: DEL PIERO MERITA LA NAZIONALE

"Alessandro Del Piero deve giocare in nazionale". Paolo Rossi, campione del mondo nel 1982, lancia u...


Prince Harry was hit in the face with a camera in a scuffle outside a London nightclub on Wednesday night, royal officials said. The prince, third in line to the British throne, also cut a photographer's lip


Microsoft shares source code with government

Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in operating systems, announced its decision to share Office 2003 source code with governments from over 30 countries.


Venezuelan Car-Bomb Suspect Killed, Weapons Found

By Patrick Markey CARACAS, Venezuela  - A Venezuelan lawyersuspected in last week's bombing murder of a top stateprosecutor was killed in a gunfight with police on Tuesdayafter he tried to ram detectives with his car and opened fireon them, officials said.


Japan raises concerns over Russia's decision to withdraw support for the Sakhalin 2 energy project.


Iceland's Glitnir banki HF has made a euro341 million offer for Finnish investment services company FIM Group, the companies said Monday.Comment


Energy giant Shell is to sell its stake in the pipeline unit of Dutch gas firm Gasunie to the Dutch government. Both Shell and ExxonMobil are selling their stakes, with the Dutch government paying 2.78bn euros ($3.


Bush, Kerry in final sprint of acrimonious contest

US President George W. Bush and his Democratic challenger John Kerry hit the campaign trail hard on the final straight of an increasingly vicious neck-and-neck race for the White House.


Iraqi PM: Elections to Go Ahead as Planned

Elections will go ahead in Iraq next  January as planned, despite the violence ravaging the country,  interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said Thursday.


At least 45 people died in a wave of bombings and battles between US troops and insurgents yesterday, as Iraq's prime minister said more than 3,000 had perished in the "terrorism" washing over the country.


At least one Iraqi has been killed apparently heeding a top cleric's call to march to Najaf, where clashes go on between US-led forces and Shia militia.


Purported bin Laden tape endorses al-Zarqawi

A speaker purported to be al Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden endorsed the terror campaign of insurgent leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and urged Iraqis to boycott next month's elections, in an audio tape broadcast Monday


Paris Hilton starts serving jail term, lawyer says

Admitting she was frightened, heiress Paris Hilton traded in her Guccis and designer clothes for jail garb on Sunday night as she began serving a 23-day sentence in Los Angeles for violating probation, her attorney said on Sunday.


New bird species discovered in Babuyan Island

A NEW bird species, which is believed to be found nowhere else in the world, has been discovered on the remote island of Calayan, 70 km north of Luzon.


Shares of Accredo Health Inc. ACDO.O  sank in trade before the opening bell after the provider of  pharmacy and treatment services for patients with chronic  illnesses slashed its fiscal 2005 profit forecast.


Colombian Paramilitary Leader Believed Killed by Own Men

Colombian police say they have discovered the body of a man they believe was a top leader of the country's outlawed right-wing paramilitary group who was engaged in peace talks with the government.


TORONTO -- For Jalen Rose, what happened last night was eerily similar to his last days in Chicago. The Toronto guard came off the bench for the first time in his 77 games as a Raptor in Toronto's 98-86 win over the Utah Jazz.


Cool, but efficiently so As part of its sustained PR campaign to persuade the IT industry that it is greener than David Cameron, IBM invited a bunch of tech journalists to see its new, tree-loving data centre at its London HQ this week.â¦


DC Comics aims to find new talent via online contest

DC Comics, the venerable publisher of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, today will introduce an online imprint that amounts to a virtual slush pile, accepting submissions from the public and paying for the best comics that come in.


Tesco charges punter Â£1 a minute for US freephone call

And helpdesk can't help with correct rate Comment Tesco's pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap philosophy works for most things - but not neccessarily telecoms it appears.â¦


Real Madrid reject second Liverpool bid for Morientes

Morientes has declared he wants a move to Anfield and Liverpool made a Â£6 million offer yesterday, up from their original Â£3.5 million bid.


Stocks extended their rally on Friday, led by technology shares after computer maker Dell Inc. (DELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) shot up 8 percent on a higher quarterly profit and an optimistic forecast.


UPDATE 3-Clarke cracks debut 151 as India collapse

Michael Clarke hit a sparkling 151 on his debut and a revitalised Glenn McGrath then ripped the heart out of India's batting as Australia took command of the first test on Thursday.


Canadian scientists say much of their nation's northern tundra is rapidly disappearing, being replaced by trees and shrubs, forcing wildlife from the region.


Ellis Johnson's career with the Falcons took another odd - and final â-wist on Monday when the team traded the disgruntled defensive tackle to the Denver Broncos.


Law officers expanded their search Friday for a man who authorities say pushed his way into a domestic violence shelter and shot his wife to death.


The designer of the Mercury space capsules that took the first Americans into orbit has died at age 83, NASA announced Sunday. Maxime Faget led the space agency's engineering and development branch


Exxonâs profit of $39.5 billion broke the record it set last year for the largest profit ever by an American company.


Primo caso viene trattato da procura militare della Spezia


PRIME Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern were today to meet unionists and nationalists in London for what have been billed as the most critical talks in the current negotiations to revive power sharing in Northern Ireland.


After Many Weary Rallies, Djokovic Survives a Thriller

In a masterful performance, Novak Djokovic defeated Radek Stepanek 6-7, 7-6, 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 in the second round of the U.S. Open.


Era sceso dal mezzo, spingendolo e' finito contro un altro


By Will Elliott  Outdoor Life magazine editors report this month what Buffalo- area anglers have known for decades -- there's spectacular fishing in Western New York waters.


European countries with anti-smoking laws that either ban or sharply limit smoking in restaurants and cafes:


That's Prince Philip. "Oh, hasn't he aged. I love the sheep Hugh Grant's holding, though.


A timid little guy In brief Red Hat has lurched closer toward the Xen server virtualization package by including the software in a beta release of its server operating system. And now the company is begging people to test out just how well Xen functions with RHEL 5.â¦


Foreign troops to complete mission in Iraq before withdrawal, US ...

A senior US official said here on Monday that the coalition troops will not withdraw from Iraq until their mission is completed. "The mission is to provide a peaceful and


Nokia Announces Total Mobile Content Service

Nokia, a global leader in mobile devices has joined forces with mobile media publisher Starcut, to deliver premium content for mobile device consumers.


SHEIKH Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates since its inception in 1971, began his adult life as a poor Beduin tribal leader and became one of the richest men in the world.


Al Gore announced on Thursday a series of worldwide concerts to focus on the threat of climate change, with a powerhouse lineup from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Snoop Dogg to Bon Jovi.


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Donât go into spring training without agreement on steroids

The uproar over the most recent allegations about the use of steroids by major-league baseball players has created a minor miracle: The Major League Baseball Players Association, one of the mightiest labor organizations in the world, is moving toward an


Fears of gas supply shortages this winter ease with the imminent opening of a pipeline from Norway to the UK.


Prime Minister Tony Blair is in hospital being treated for recurrent heart palpitations after a surprise pledge to serve a full third term if he wins an election expected next year.


Palestinian group threatens to kill Hamas leaders

The al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, an armed wing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction, threatened for the first time on Tuesday to kill Hamas leaders, including exiled political chief Khaled Meshaal.


Landslides leave up to 81 dead or missing in Indonesia

Landslides and floods caused by torrential rains have left up to 81 people dead or missing in Indonesia's Central Java province, police and rescue officials said on Wednesday.


John Kerry's Vietnam War service records run to multiple medal commendations and a notation of "conspicuous gallantry" in combat. President Bush's file tracks the stateside career of a National Guard test pilot.


Pak PM leaves after two-day visit to India

New Delhi, Nov 24 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz left here tonight at the end of his two-day visit to India. Mr Aziz was seen off by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed and senior Indian and Pakistani officials.


Never, never spit gasoline while smoking

A German man in the northeastern town of Gross Godems was being treated for serious burns Monday after accidentally setting his apartment ablaze when he mixed up a bottle of gasoline with alcohol, police said.


Sport: Roger Federer breaks more records with another US Open victory, beating Novak Djokovic in three sets.


Drug-coated balloon keeps leg arteries open

Balloons coated with a common cancer drug can help keep blood flowing in clogged leg arteries better than plain angioplasty balloons, German researchers reported on Wednesday.


Clinton Backs Higher Taxes for Investment Firm Managers

Senator Clinton became the latest Democratic presidential candidate to call for ending a âglaring inequityâ in tax policy that favors investment managers.


Security, Poverty, Reconstruction Emerge As Key Issues As Election ...

Campaigning in Afghanistan's presidential election officially began today. Afghan Transitional Administration Chairman Hamid Karzai and his 17 opponents have 30 days to try to win support from more than 10 million registered voters.


Universal child care: Lessons from Quebec

Since its inception, Quebec's universal childcare program has been seen across Canada as an exceptional model and the standard to which early childhood education and care should aspire.


Savoring the Sweet Smell of a New Career

Megan Russell, 26, spent her spring juggling two very different jobs: flower arranging and health-care consulting.


Baghdad Bomber Kills 7, Yr After Saddam Caught

A suicide car bomber killed at least  seven Iraqis at an entrance to Baghdad's Green Zone government  and U.S. diplomatic compound Monday, a year to the day since  U.S. forces captured Saddam Hussein.


LOS ANGELES  - An online leak about the Primetime Emmy Award finalists in the comedy and drama series categories raised questions Monday about the security and future of the Emmy voting process.


MSU counting on Dortch during homecoming at Rutgers

Tyrell Dortch's homecoming will be triumphant regardless of how Michigan State's season-opener against Rutgers turns out. There was a time in 2001 when doctors claimed a major victory on


Barrichello expects no favours from Schumacher

Rubens Barrichello is expecting no favours from Ferrari team mate Michael Schumacher in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. "At the bottom of his heart, Michael


Being the mother of Tom Cruise's baby daughter has been so much fun that Katie Holmes tells "Entertainment Tonight" she's ready to have more children.


The Roman Catholic Church in Spain has condemned plans by the socialist Government to legalise marriages between same-sex couples.


Manufacturing in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region unexpectedly grew at its fastest rate in two years in June, suggesting a surprisingly strong recovery in the national factory sector, data showed on Thursday.


Molte partenze rinviate per caldo e eventi sportivi


It looks like super-spy James Bond can keep his tuxedo in the closet for at least another year. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, on the verge of being sold to a group of companies


Hungary approves referendum on introducing siesta

"Do you agree that the Parliament of the Republic of Hungary should make a law about introducing the siesta?"


LITIGA CON CONDOMINI E TENTA FAR SALTARE LA CASA, ARRESTATO

CHIUSI - Ha aperto i rubinetti di due bombole di gpl, provocando in una palazzina una sacca di circa 80 metri cubi di gas, poi se ne e' andato a passeggiare aspettando che saltasse in aria il condominio. E' successo oggi a Chiusi Scalo.


The compounds which colour dark fruit and vegetables may contain cancer fighting properties, a study says.


The storm that seemed like it would never arrive finally did yesterday, as Hurricane Frances kicked up 100 mph wind gusts and heavy rains that left 1.4 million homes


Researchers worldwide are collecting seeds from wild plants to guard against the ravages of climate change.


Bram Cohen didn't set out to upset Hollywood movie studios. But his innovative online file-sharing software, BitTorrent, has grown into a piracy problem the film industry is struggling to handle.


(HealthDay News) -- Baby Boomers with elderly parents often live with the fear that their elders will start a fire while cooking, forget to take their medications, or fail to remember an important phone number -- all signs of the memory loss that comes with aging.


Fans and players were left frustrated on the opening day of Wimbledon when rain delayed the start of the championships on Monday.


Hackers have crippled one of the internet's biggest credit card processors, and tens of thousands of online merchants are losing business while the company struggles to recover.


Israel: No targets in Lebanon are immune

Israel's air force is prepared to strike anywhere in Lebanon, including the capital of Beirut, if the Lebanese government fails to rein in Hezbollah guerrillas, the Israeli army chief said Thursday.


Stocks finished mixed in post-holiday trading Friday as Wall Street meandered through a lackluster day. The major indexes ended the week higher as investors looked forward to the results of the first weekend


Your security consultants just gave your wireless networks a clean bill of health? Fine, but Jon Espenschied says you'd better enjoy the calm while you can.


Australia terror suspects to stand trial

Eleven men accused of belonging to a terror cell in Australia were ordered Friday to stand trial.


American Economist Expected to Win Nobel

Americans have dominated the annual Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences five years running, and it may not surprise Nobel watchers if the trend continues.


Crostacei, sotto la corazza c'è un mare di sapori

Astici, gamberoni e aragoste celebrati con sagre dalla Svezia alla Sardegna. Piccola guida per gustare i 'frutti' piÃ¹ amati del mondo, privilegiando la qualità


The Tories seek a change in the law to give people the right to defend themselves in their own homes without fear of prosecution.


Politics: 23 September 2004, Thursday. Bulgarian Balkancar Holding employees gathered in front of the Privatization Agency office in Sofia on Thursday to protest for their unpaid salaries.


Tracy McGrady had 42 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 105-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.


An Army officer was arraigned Friday on charges in connection with the killing of a critically wounded Iraqi who worked as a driver for the radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, a military spokesman said.


[Barcelona | ITWeb, 8 September 2004] - In a global launch, Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has announced its new universal storage platform (USP), TagmaStore, which the company says features technologies previously not available in enterprise storage systems.


The bitterly fought contest to become president of Romania was too close to call last night after a run-off ballot placed the outgoing prime minister in a dead heat with the mayor of Bucharest, according to exit polls.


Rolf Disch has harnessed the sun in his city of Freiburg, starting with his own house.


Palermo, 20:38 - Calcio, Milan: Costacurta in dubbio, pronto Coloccini

Alessandro Costacurta accusa un problema alla spalla, pertanto la sua presenza in campo domenica ser...


Five Europeans kidnapped in Ethiopia almost two weeks ago have been released but the whereabouts of eight locals seized with them remain unclear, British and Ethiopian officials said on Tuesday.


On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee will trade jokes with Jay Leno on NBC's "Tonight Show." While his rivals will be making a final appeal to the state's voters, Huckabee will be flying to Los Angeles to tape the show with Leno, who returns to the air Wednesday without striking writers.


Israel says it will allow some Palestinians stranded on the Gaza border to enter Israel for medical treatment.


Militants Threaten to Kill US, UK Hostages in Iraq

Insurgents threatened to kill two Americans and a Briton unless the United States freed Iraqi women prisoners, Al Jazeera said Saturday, and a suicide car bomb killed


Non previsti 8,6 mld, nel 2007 maggior gettito strutturale


AT&T to build $1B communications network for Treasury Dept.

The U.S. Treasury Department has signed a deal worth up to $1 billion with AT&T Government Solutions and its partners for a new secure high-speed network that will connect more than 1,000 Treasury Department locations around the U.S.


Best Buy Says Profit Fell Due to Soft Economy

MINNEAPOLIS, June 19 -- Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer, lowered its 2008 profit estimate Tuesday, blaming a softening economy that's steering shoppers away from high-margin items like flat-screen TVs.


Europe to save citizens from rubbish Web 2.0 media

Media studies education for all, apparently The European Union's Directorate of the Bleeding Obvious* has concluded, essentially, that the media is full of rubbish and that its audience is ill-equipped to assess the quality of the information that it is offered. Furthermore, the audience itself is now complicating matters by producing its own rubbish in multiple overlapping and intersecting formats. It follows, says the European Commission, that media literacy "becomes even more essential for active citizenship and democracy."â¦


UPDATE 1-Kroll appoints Freakley as chief executive

Kroll Inc., an investigation and risk consulting company owned by Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , has appointed Simon Freakley as chief executive officer and president.


As of Sunday, June 18, 2006, at least 2,503 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 1,972 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


A jailed former oil executive gravely  ill with HIV/AIDS was transferred to a specialist clinic on  Friday, Russia's prison service said, following an  international campaign on his behalf.


Intel offers few details on dual-core plans

SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp.'s dual-core strategy for mobile processors became a little clearer this week at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, but questions remain about the company's plans for bringing dual-core designs to its desktop and low-end server chips.


Cancer remains second leading cause of death for women 40 to 55

Despite the recent advancements in breast cancer detection and research, the disease remains the second leading cause of death among women ages 40 to 55 in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).


Blackstone says tax changes could hurt value

Blackstone Group LP , which is preparing to go public later this month, said on Friday that proposed U.S. Senate legislation on the taxation of private equity firms could materially reduce earnings and lower the partnership's value.


Boeing deal makes skies friendly for WiFi users

The Boeing Company's Connexion unit has teamed up with iPass Inc. to offer in-flight Wi-Fi access so "road warriors" can go online at 30,000 feet, the companies said in a joint statement.


COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Ticker) -- South Carolina blew another home lead and lost another Southeastern Conference home game. Bill Flowers reeled in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Flatt with 1:05 to


Dow Jones +0,41% e nuovo record a quota 12.673,68


October 12, 2004 - By taking advantage of a hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser, hackers have been able to introduce âspywareâ or âadware,â which is downloaded on to hard drives without owners' knowledge.


Optical bull Shares of Infinera gained 52 per cent during its first trading day, giving the optical-networking gear maker the best tech IPO debut in 2007.â¦


Former KGB general to head state airline

Moscow - Russian President Vladimir Putin has named a key ally who, like him, once worked in the former Soviet secret service, as board chairman of state airline Aeroflot, the company said Friday.


After Apple warned iPhone users yesterday that the next software update could break their phones, the group behind one of the unlocking projects says they'll have a fix next week.


LeBron let down as Cavs miss out on Kidd

Jason Kidd appears to be on the move again, but he's not going where LeBron James hoped.


EU defence chiefs agree to launch a 3,000-strong paramilitary force to use in international hotspots.


KABUL, Afghanistan - Interim leader Hamid Karzai took an early lead as vote counting began in Afghanistan's landmark presidential election, after allegations of ballot-box stuffing, voter intimidation and multiple voting forced five days of delay.    The tally was halted Friday so the 1,000 Afghans on the counting staff could have the day off to celebrate the start of Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month...


Three teenagers are accused in connection with the death of a student missing in Bedfordshire.


Palestinian Who Advocates Peace Campaigns With Militants

Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate for the Palestinian presidency, campaigned today in the Jenin refugee camp, where he was lifted onto the shoulders of gunmen and


Inco urges shareholders to support CVRD offer

Canada nickel miner Inco Ltd.   N.TO on Sunday recommended that shareholders accept the   C$19.35 billion takeover offer from Brazil's Companhia Vale do   Rio Doce (CVRD) VALE5.SA.


U.S. news business needs new revenue model: study

U.S. news organizations are feeling  pressured to find radical new ways to make money as their  financial outlooks worsen despite embracing new technology, a  study released on Monday said.


Searching for the stars among fund managers

Just about everything you've been told about mutual fund investing in recent years goes something like this:


Cross-examination of former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz at the trial of a lawsuit brought by shareholders is scheduled to resume Monday, though


Lawyers face off at start of Snipes tax fraud case

OCALA, Florida  - Defense attorneys clashed with the prosecution on Wednesday in Wesley Snipes' tax fraud trial over whether the actor conspired with a longtime tax protester to defraud the government of millions of dollars.


Software Firm to Name New Chief Executive

Computer Associates International is expected to announce that its new chief executive will be John Swainson, an I.B.M. executive with strong technical and sales credentials.


History of the Soviet Union's "Star Wars" Strategic Defense Initiative Published

In the mid-1980s, while the United States worked to develop President Reagan's "Star Wars" strategic defense initiative space-based missile defense program, the Soviet Union was secretly developing its own version.


SCOPERTA NUOVA MALATTIA GENETICA DA GRASSI NEL SANGUE

E' stata identificata in Italia una nuova malattia genetica che interessa il metabolismo dei trigliceridi. La scoperta Ã¨ stata merito dei ricercatori del Labgen, il laboratorio di genetica molecolare del


Puppets try to jump the 'Shark' at box office

The puppets are on parade, and if their gun-toting, ass-kicking demeanour is any indication of success, then they should have the power to knock the mob


Park to be built on dump may be named after Sharon

Israeli government officials have proposed renaming a park to be built on the Jewish state's biggest garbage dump after the comatose former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Israeli newspapers reported on Tuesday.


ACCUSED Australian Taliban fighter David Hicks was charged with war crimes by a US military tribunal today after meeting his father for the first time in five years.


Hormone replacement therapy, breast surgery and a low body weight all make it harder to detect breast cancer, scientists have discovered.


Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart said on  Wednesday she wants to start serving her prison sentence for  lying about a suspicious stock sale as soon as possible, so she  can put her "nightmare" behind her.


Rihanna's "Umbrella" reigns again on Hot 100

Rihanna's "Umbrella" begins a  seventh week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, having  successfully fended off Shop Boyz' "Party Like a Rockstar,"  which drops from No. 2 to No. 4.


Soon after Bryan O'Keefe popped the big question to his girlfriend, Kimberly Hall, the newly engaged couple began looking for a home to call their own.


A new wide-field sky survey known as SuperWasp discovers two planets orbiting far-distant stars.


The telescope maker finds stock-option errors but says they're not related to backdating scandals.


Yahoo buys Musicmatch for 160 million dollars

Internet portal Yahoo is looking to boost its music offerings with the purchase of Musicmatch for 160 million dollars. The all-cash deal is intended to give Yahoo increased


Russia to free 6 more Japanese fishermen

Russia plans to release six more Japanese fishermen, two weeks after their boats were seized in disputed waters, Japan's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.


Reports: Burma's Prime Minister Arrested

Reports from Burma say Prime Minister Khin Nyunt has been removed from his position and placed under house arrest. Officials in Thailand first announced the development Tuesday in Bangkok.


Penguin sketches by Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton are found in a  Cambridge University basement.


Fresh fighting in Fallujah scares away returning residents

NEAR FALLUJAH, Iraq  - Some Fallujah residents decided against returning to their war-battered city Friday when fighting erupted for a second straight day in the former rebel stronghold.


BOSTON - Orlando Cabrera homered in the bottom of the 12th inning to lead the Boston Red Sox to their second straight win in their last at-bat, 7-6 over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.    Cabrera lined a 2-2 pitch from Rick Bauer into the Green Monster seats in left field...


Taiwan market: Top-three mobile-phone vendors grab 48% of the ...

International mobile-phone vendors Motorola, Nokia and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications totaled 48% of the Taiwan handset market in September, holding the top three positions, according to statistics compiled by Taiwan mobile-phone distributors.


A train slammed into a car that witnesses said was trying to beat it across the tracks Wednesday, killing five textile mill workers who'd just finished a 12-hour night shift.


The Federal Communications Commission ruled that states are now barred from imposing telecommunications regulations on Net phone providers, which treat calls no differently than any other application on the Internet.


Eastern Germany transformed since fall of the wall

COTTBUS - Former communist East Germany has been transformed for the better 15 years after the collapse of the Berlin Wall even though big problems remain including high unemployment and a worrying tendency of voters to back extremist parties.


Jerry Lee Lewis Receives Bulgarian Couple

Lifestyle: 1 October 2004, Friday. American rock-and-roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis will meet in person with two of his Bulgarian fans.


NASA has a few options when it comes to the future of the Hubble Space Telescope: It could perform another maintenance mission with a risk to astronauts, build a costly robotic


A radical shake up of the planning laws in England is set to be a proposed by a government-commissioned report.


Apparently, when the good fathers of Notre Dame lately looked to their football sideline, they saw a fellow who wasn't nearly as acceptable as even Gerry Faust or Bob Davie, each of whom was allowed to squeeze out five years in South Bend.


Martha Stewart prison-bound 'as soon as possible'

NEW YORK - Martha Stewart announced yesterday that she has decided to begin her prison sentence for lying about a stock trade as soon as possible.


Italian protesters clash with police at a Naples landfill site as piles of rubbish clog the city's streets.


MARIETTA, Ohio - John Edwards yesterday offered a spirited closing argument on why voters should elect John Kerry Tuesday, but he opened with a message for Osama bin Laden.


UPDATE 1-Greek sports writer, key Olympic witness, stabbed

Attackers in motorcycle helmets have stabbed and beaten a Greek sports journalist who is a key witness into criminal probes, including the Athens Olympics, in


Acquista attivita' di Cbr Incorporated per 23 milioni dlr


Increasingly, 'Fans Are Setting the Agenda' in the Blogosphere

Whether movie critic, restaurant reviewer or political pundit, it has become almost obligatory among journalists to bid farewell to the year by compiling a list of the previous 12 months' biggest triumphs and flops.


TheSpaceShipOne team is handed the $10m cheque and trophy it won for claiming the Ansari X-Prize.


AP Poll: Bush Holds Slight Lead on Kerry

WASHINGTON - President Bush has a slight lead over Democrat John Kerry in an Associated Press poll, but the president has a big advantage on protecting the country - the issue voters say they care about most.   "If we don't take care of the terrorists, we certainly won't have to worry about the economy," said Janet Cross, 57, of Portsmouth, Ohio, who switched from Democrat to Republican for the last election...


Northern Rock says in takeover talks with several parties

Embattled bank Northern Rock said on Wednesday it had been approached by several unnamed parties with a view to a possible takeover.


An actor from the Red Dwarf television  show is arrested over claims he threatened a binman with a knife.


Hollywood Writers Reach Tentative Agreement

Hollywood writers got details today of a tentative agreement that their negotiators had brokered with the major studios. In presenting the three-year deal, the West and East coast guild presidents added a message that said it was time to end the strike.


But at least he can console himself with the knowledge he now has two chips off the old block. Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright may only be the stepdad to brothers Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips.


A CAR bomb exploded outside the Chechen capital's main hospital today, wounding 15 people in an attack apparently targeting members of a security force headed by the son


Holder Tim Henman has launched his Paris Masters defence in style with a smooth 6-3 6-4 victory over Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan.


Nike Inc. NKE.N on Thursday said its  second-quarter earnings rose a surprisingly large 46 percent on  strong sales in the United States and in emerging markets like  China, while a weaker dollar beefed up profits in Europe.


Noi manteniamo gli impegni e rispettiamo le regole


U.S. Says Falluja Air Strike Killed Zarqawi Aide

The U.S. military said it killed an  ally of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in an overnight air raid on  Falluja on Tuesday, as the Iraqi government investigated how  Zarqawi's group managed to kill 49 unarmed army recruits.


Stocks extend declines after Fed minutes

U.S. stocks extended declines on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's previous rate-setting meeting showed policy-makers do not necessarily see core inflation moderating.


New York fire kills 9, including 8 children

A fire swept through a building in the Bronx section of New York City overnight, killing eight children and one adult, a Fire Department spokesman said on Thursday.


At least 14 people are arrested after Friday's fatal bomb explosion in the city of Quetta, Pakistan police say.


Flaw Discovered in Google Desktop Search, Fixed

Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it has fixed a software flaw that could allow hackers to view information contained on personal computers running the No.


Il presidente di Confindustria chiede intervento Bce


French President Nicolas Sarkozy's spokesman on Monday pulled out of the mayoral race in a chic Paris suburb after Sarkozy's son disavowed him Â a surprise turnaround that left France's conservatives reeling.


Colorante usato a base di anilina, nessun danno evidente


Basic Instincts: A Little Here, a Little There and Itâs Gone

Where does the money go? As I tallied up our familyâs income and expenses for the year, I was baffled.


Giovane sbalzata fuori dall'auto, ferito conducente


CAIRO, Egypt -- Militants clashed with Saudi police Friday in a town northeast of the capital Riyadh, killing one officer and wounding three, Al-Arabiya television reported.


Theater Review | 'Sisters, Such Devoted Sisters': Drag Queen Who Reminisces About Her Drunken Family

âSisters, Such Devoted Sistersâ is a crudely effective solo portrait of the seedy gay underworld in Glasgow.


Poll: Flu Shot Shortage Worries Americans

More than half of the many Americans with a relative who is at high risk of danger from getting the flu say they're worried about the vaccine shortage, according to an Associated Press poll about the crisis that has health officials scrambling for solutions and politicians blaming each other.


Nepalese authorities blamed Maoist rebels for the deaths of at least 12 people from a bomb blast in the capital of Katmandu, CNN reported.


Teen dads' babies at risk for problems at birth

The babies of teenage fathers are at higher risk for problems such as premature birth, low birth weight and neonatal death, Canadian researchers said on Wednesday.


'Greatest American' Search Begins Online

Discovery Channel and America Online are joining in a national contest to name the "Greatest American" ever, the companies announced.


Iraq cleric agrees to ceasefire... sort of

However, key members of the cleric's movement insisted terms of the deal had not been finalised. The claims and counterclaims followed an announcement Tuesday by prime minister Ayad Allawi that the basis of


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


"Sopranos" filming locations draw mobs of fans

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


Poland not to assume control over Ukraine zone in Iraq, said Polish General Waldemar Skrzypczak

If Ukraine withdraws its troops from Iraq, Poland will not assume control over the Ukrainian zone, Polish General Waldemar Skrzypczak said on Tuesday.


Goodbye to POTS Dutch telco KPN joins BT by turning off its public switched telephone network (PSTN) in less than three years. Eelco Blok, the CEO of KPN's fixed network, told German magazine WirtsschaftsWoche it will abandon its 100 year-old fixed line network in 2010 in favor of IP telephony.â¦


The larger pharmaceutical drops out of daclizumab development.


Martha Stewart Reports to Prison to Begin Sentence

Trendsetter Martha Stewart reported to a minimum-security prison known as "Camp Cupcake" on Friday to serve a five-month sentence for a suspicious sale of stock, US prison officials said.


EU defence ministers meet to discuss Bosnia, Kosovo

European Union defence ministers began talks Thursday focused on the Balkans, amid hopes that a compromise will be found on Kosovo's future status and that Bosnia will remain calm.


Europe leverage seems limited in Mideast

As the Palestinians' main donor and Israel's top commercial partner, Europe could be a major player in pushing to restart the stalled Middle East peace process in the post-Yasser Arafat era.


The Swiss banking giant announces it is to integrate its private investment unit CSFB and float its Winterthur insurance wing.


German automaker Volkswagen reports drop in net profitï½¤ (Updated ...

Automaker Volkswagen on Thursday reported a 65 percent drop in net profit from the same period a year ago amid fiercely competitive markets and difficult


You can blame NASA for the peculiar weather

I have resisted commenting on this summer's weather in hopes that it would straighten itself out. Since that no longer seems possible, however, I feel compelled to offer some advice on the subject.


Bill Gates: U.S. Need Not Fear Overseas Tech

BERKELEY, Calif.  - The United States has nothing  to fear from rapidly growing technology markets in China and  India, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of  Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O said on Friday.