Emulex has introduced a new entry-level line of SAN switch products designed for small and midsize businesses and small departmental SAN applications in a large enterprise. The new line has already been adopted by IBM for its recently introduced TotalStorage DS400, an entry-level Fibre Channel storage array announced last week.

Emulex, Snap aid IBM storage effort


The moment that DVD rental firms have been dreading is apparently close at hand. Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) is launching a DVD rental service in the United Kingdom, beating Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) -- now officially a rival -- to the punch.

Amazon #39;s British Invasion


BOSTON - Diamond Ferri ran for 141 yards with two touchdowns and scored again on an interception as Syracuse rolled to a 43-17 victory over No.

Eagles miss shot at Big East crown


Israeli intelligence is struggling to get to grips with highly sophisticated Hamas in West Bank bastion. By Majeda El-Batsh - HEBRON, West Bank.

Israel #39;s informants fail to infiltrate Hamas


Quarterback Joel Statham has emerged as the team's clear starter who will lead 22nd-ranked Maryland against Northern Illinois on Saturday.

Statham Moves Forward


The judge overseeing the software giant #39;s appeal of a European Commission ruling has summoned both parties to appear at an  quot;informal hearing quot; on Thursday.

Microsoft called back to court over Novell settlement


This season will likely be the most successful yet for the Northeast-10 Conference, thanks to a change in the Division 2 playoff format.The NCAA tournament expands from 16 to 24 teams, adding two to each of the four regionals. Even better for the NE-10, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference -- home of last year's Division 2 national champion, Grand Valley ...

Sky's the limit for Falcons


The NFL cautioned Browns tackle Gerard Warren not to pick up a personal foul penalty against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Sunday.

It's Not Personal


Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said yesterday that Brazil is a  quot;serious quot; and  quot;solid quot; candidate for a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council, although

Bid for UN seat  #39;solid, #39; Powell says


Not only does he have 17,000 holiday lights on his Lafayette, Colo., house, he #39;s rigged up an interactive Web site to let virtual visitors turn the lights off and on with the click of a mouse.

Web Surfers Flock To Family #39;s  #39;Out Of Control #39; Holiday Display


Jonathan Woodgate says he has learned from his past mistakes off the pitch and is now determined to make the headlines solely for his footballing prowess after completing a dream move to Real Madrid.

Woodgate out to prove his worth at Real Madrid


AstraZeneca will defend its new prescription drug Exanta before a federal panel today after new questions were raised about the safety and effectiveness of the stroke prevention medication.

FDA questions Exanta safety


MINNEAPOLIS -- Oft-injured Titans quarterback Steve McNair left Tennessee #39;s game at Minnesota on Sunday after aggravating the bruised chest that kept him in the hospital for two nights last month.

Tennessee star aggravates bruise


AP - Ukraine's political rivals agreed at European-brokered talks Tuesday on legislation to ensure a fair vote in the Dec. 26 presidential rematch but failed to agree on constitutional amendments trimming presidential powers.

Ukraine Rivals OK Vote Reforms for Rematch (AP)


WALES suffered a blow ahead of October #39;s crucial 2006 World Cup qualifier with England next month as their tough tackling midfielder Robbie Savage received a one match suspension from FIFA for his red card against Northern Ireland earlier this month.

Welsh to miss Savage touch


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

Suicide bomb rips through market


The fourth-ranked Yellow Jackets use a 20-0 first-half run to bury Michigan early and cruise to a 99-68 triumph on Tuesday night.

Yellow Jackets Roll


\Japanese officials meet the alleged husband of a woman kidnapped by Pyongyang, as talks are extended.

Progress on Japanese abductees


AP - Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said Wednesday that security measures for the Republican National Convention are as strong and well-coordinated as officials have had for any event.

Ridge: Convention Security Measures Solid (AP)


Apple yesterday confirmed that it will open the promised pan-European version of its iTunes Music Store in October 2004. Speaking at the Popkomm show in Germany, Apple #39;s online and apps chief, Eddie Cue, said

Apple to open  #39;borderless #39; Euro music store


Stewart Cink seized control of the NEC Invitational with six straight one-putt greens and a chip-in from 50 feet for birdie on the 18th hole yesterday for a 2-under-par 68, giving him a five-shot lead over a trio of Ryder Cup teammates.

Cink putts his way to 5-shot lead


The firm gets 90 of the take from Knowledge Learning's buyout of KinderCare.

KKR Strikes (Gold) Again


The competition between the country #39;s two satellite radio companies began as a race to the stars, with each fighting to be the first to launch satellites into space.

Satellite radio competitors engaged in a star search


NEW YORK, September 14 (New Ratings) - Charles Schwab Corporation (SCH.NYS) has agreed to pay a fine of \$350,000 to settle the enforcement proceedings by federal regulators in connection with the alleged illegal processing of some mutual fund trade

Charles Schwab fined \$350,000 in settlement with SEC


TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran warned Wednesday that its agreement to suspend sensitive nuclear activities was subject to rapid progress being made in a new round of negotiations due to begin next month.

Iran warns nuclear suspension subject to progress in talks


The Washington Post #39;s Rob Pegoraro says that Microsoft #39;s new MSN Music store is the most capable iTunes competitor, but that it falls  quot;just short quot; of Apple #39;s offering.

Washington Post: MSN Music Falls Just Short of iTunes


Domestic air travelers could be surfing the Web by 2006 with government-approved technology that allows people access to high-speed Internet connections while they fly.

FCC OK's wireless Net access on flights


Canadian Press - ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - The African Union's Peace and Security Council voted Wednesday to boost the number of peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region and send a contingent of civilian police to monitor efforts to end violence that has driven more than 1.5 million people from their homes.

African Union agrees to send more troops and civilian police to Darfur (Canadian Press)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bengie Molina had four hits, including  a three-run homer, as the Anaheim Angels completed a three-game  series sweep with a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees on  Sunday.

AL Wrap: Molina Leads Angels to Sweep of Yankees


AP - Former President Clinton, noting an

Clinton to Democrats: Discuss Convictions (AP)


Amid a new war of words, Calpers tendered 1.5 million shares Thursday in support of Oracle Corp.'s \$24-a-share hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. <FONT face=

Tensions Rise as Friday Bid Deadline Nears


AP - PortalPlayer Inc. is hoping it doesn't fall from Apple's tree.

PortalPlayer Rides Popularity of the IPod (AP)


Reuters - Palestinian leaders decided\in the absence of President Yasser Arafat on Sunday to carry\out a plan to restore law and order in the West Bank and Gaza,\a government minister said.

Palestinian Leaders Decide on Law-And-Order Plan (Reuters)


Israel is offering cash advances of up to 115-thousand dollars to Jewish settlers willing to leave the Gaza Strip and West Bank. It #39;s the first concrete step toward carrying out Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s contentious pullout plan.

Israel Offers Cash to Jewish Settlers


Reuters - Democratic candidate John Kerry on\Tuesday sought the upper hand in his battle over character and\leadership with President Bush, by questioning his Republican\rival's honesty on issues from health care to Iraq.

Kerry Questions Bush's Honesty on Health Care, Iraq (Reuters)


ATHENS - Australia won the Olympic men #39;s hockey title for the first time in history on Friday, beating defending champions the Netherlands 2-1 with a golden goal.

Hockey: Australia win first men #39;s gold


Violence flared across Sunni areas of Iraq on Saturday as insurgents attacked U.S.-backed forces near Baquba and fighting erupted in Ramadi. A U.S. soldier was killed in a roadside blast north of Baghdad and while 17 bodies were discovered in Mosul.

Violence Flares Across Sunni Areas


America's struggles on the cycling track continued Tuesday, when Colby Pearce managed only a tie for 13th place in the points race.

Russian Wins Points Race


SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Xstrata Plc (XTA.LN) said Monday that its A\$6.35-a-share cash bid for Australia #39;s WMC Resources Ltd. (WMR.

Xstrata Says Seeking WMC To Enhance Copper Profit Stream


The iPod is proving a colossal hit on the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant's home ground. The tiny white machine is catching on as a fashion statement and turning into a cultural icon here, much the same way it won a fanatical following in the United States.

Apple's iPod a Huge Hit in Japan


NEW YORK - Elena Dementieva kept floating her funny serves, slow and spinning Frisbees more suited for table tennis than the hard courts at Flushing Meadows. And at the end, that was barely enough...

Dementieva Outlasts Capriati at U.S. Open


(11-22-2004) - The San Diego area is expected to be the fifth most-popular destination when an estimated 2.85 million Southern Californians travel this Thanksgiving holiday, the Auto Club reported Monday.

AUTO CLUB: SD A POPULAR THANKSGIVING DESTINATION FOR AREA <b>...</b>


Wynton Marsalis, the trumpet-playing star and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, has become an entity above and around the daily jazz world.

The Making of a Jazz Statesman


Sep 10, 2004 (financialwire.net via COMTEX) -- (FinancialWire) Remember those  quot;End of the World quot; signs? Well, Intel Corp.

quot;Beware of the End of the World (Wide Web), quot; Says Intel


The Dow Jones industrial average is down 34 points at ten-thousand-91. Gainers on the New York Stock Exchange hold a four-to-three lead over losers.

Investors consider economic news


ATHENS (CP) - With pride and relief, Athens bid farewell to its guests from 201 countries at the close of the 2004 Olympic Games on Sunday.

Athens closes 2004 Olympic Summer Games with pride and relief


In a commentary published in Africa International (France), Callisto Madavo, the World Bank #39;s (former) Vice President for the Africa Region, writes that Africans need jobs.

Africans Need Jobs Says Former World Bank Official


NEW YORK - In an effort to capture more readers and advertising dollars, Dow Jones  amp; Co. is launching a Saturday edition of its flagship newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, beginning in September 2005, the company announced Wednesday.

Business Glance


TORSHAVN, Faroe Islands Frances coach, Raymond Domenech, said his team had to show more commitment after their 2-0 victory over the Faroe Islands in a World Cup qualifier marred by the expulsion of captain Patrick Vieria for diving.

Soccer: Victory for Franceno thrill for coach


Playing another aggressive game, Bryant scored 25 points as the Los Angeles Lakers posted a 113-102 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Bryant carries Lakers past Clippers


AFP - A Japanese group has withdrawn sponsorship of a Buddhist summit in Myanmar next month over concerns about the junta's hardline shake-up, but Yangon says it will go ahead with the event on its own.

Japan Buddhists pull sponsorship of Myanmar summit after regime shake-up (AFP)


If the deal were completed, it would vault Verizon Wireless -- currently the No. 2 wireless company in the US -- into the top position with more than 65 million customers.

Verizon #39;s Sprint Bid Faces Hurdles


Execs postponed their IPO after Google backed off previous estimates of how much it would charge for its own IPO. By Larry Greenemeier.

Google #39;s Disappointment Chills Lindows #39; IPO Ardor


With hundreds crossing the Mediterranean, European leaders have been sparring over a plan to stem the flow of asylum seekers.

On Italian Isle, Migrant Plight Draws Scrutiny


REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Canada #39;s environment minister says people shouldn #39;t underestimate the policy recommendations on climate change announced in Iceland Wednesday.

Canada hails Arctic Council #39;s climate change document


The dollar edged up on Tuesday, taking a breather from recent heavy selling after the European Central Bank chief warned against the euro #39;s rapid climb and ahead of a decision on US interest rates.

Dollar Selling Eases as Market Eyes Fed


Amazon and Microsoft have joined forces to launch a legal crackdown on alleged phishers and spammers. The companies have filed a joint federal lawsuit against a Canadian company, Gold Disk Canada, accusing it of spoofing.

Microsoft and Amazon join forces against scammers


MOSCOW , Sep 13 (MASNET  amp; News Agencies) - President Vladimir Putin announced steps to tighten Kremlin control over Russia  #39;s regions and called for  quot;radical quot; moves to improve security in the north Caucasus after the Beslan school hostage tragedy.

Putin Strengthens Grip on Power After Attacks


Defending champion Ernie Els recovered from a sluggish start to lead Briton Scott Drummond by two holes with two to play after a rainswept opening day

UPDATE 1-Els recovers after slow start, Goosen seals record


The way things have turned their way in recent weeks, the Red Sox seemed strong enough to overcome even the loss of Manny Ramirez to an injury. But they were grateful just the same when the slugger returned yesterday after missing only one game with a left knee contusion.

Ramirez a big hit in return to lineup


Valencia secured an unconvincing win over Anderlecht in Brussels to set up a pressure-cooker match that will be the final nail in the CL coffin for the Champions of Spain or Germany.

Valencia Victory Sets Up Frantic Werder Face-Off


AP - With a disappointing third quarter behind them, mutual funds are hoping for a better performance in the last three months of the year. Technology and growth funds, which suffered the most during the summer, are in a good position for a comeback  #151; if the economy shows signs of strength.

Mutual Funds Close Out Poor Third Quarter (AP)


Kmarts in Rochester Hills and Woodhaven are among the 50 stores the discount chain will sell to Sears Roebuck  amp; Co. Employees and civic leaders were understandably upset Wednesday after Kmart

Kmart sale shows two-pronged strategy


AP - A big explosion rocked the center of the Afghan capital on Sunday, but there was no immediate word on the cause, the extent of damage or casualties.

Big Explosion Rocks Afghan Capital (AP)


InfoWorld reviewer says Version 10 a good fit for smaller businesses looking for a strong CRM app, and especially those in need of integrated financial and inventory management.

NetSuite smartens up CRM


For today's IndyCar drivers, risking their lives on over 200-mph turns isn't enough to guarantee a shot at victory. Racers also rely on sophisticated data-analysis software to constantly monitor their car's inner workings. By Patrick Karle.

Racers Rely on High-Octane Data


roundup Plus: AMD starts shipping 90-nanometer chips...ABC.com to air on Real's SuperPass...Lenovo revenue grows, but problems persist.

Briefly: HP partners with 3G gear maker


TORONTO (Ticker) -- Seattle Mariners pitcher Cha Seung Baek will not have many fond memories of his first major league start. Baek gave up six runs in the second inning and did not make it out of the third

SI.com


AP - Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Portable, which goes on sale in Japan later this year and overseas next spring, boasts the superb image quality of its home-console counterpart. But the big question on everyone's minds is: How much will the handheld gaming machine cost?

Price at Issue With PlayStation Portable (AP)


In the grisly video game Manhunt, players lurk in the shadows and use plastic bags, shards of glass and hammers to murder their enemies.

Violence still boosts companies #39; bottom line


China and 15 other countries joined NASA officials this week to consider how they might cooperate with US plans for human exploration of the moon and Mars.

China, 15 Other Countries Consider NASA Exploration


CHICAGO Hollinger International told a federal judge in Chicago today that it intends to refile the bulk of its case against ousted CEO Conrad Black that was dismissed last week.

Hollinger International to refile case against Conrad Black


The European Union says if Washington will reduce aid to the Boeing Co., it #39;s willing to accept cuts in subsidies for Airbus Industries.

European Union willing to cut Airbus aid


AFP - Sweden returned to Aboriginal elders the remains of 15 of their ancestors taken from Australia for scientific research a century ago.

Aboriginals receive ancestors' remains from Sweden in formal ceremony (AFP)


TOKYO - Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday as investors regained confidence from Wall Street's rally and a retreat in surging oil prices. The U.S...

Tokyo Stocks Open Up on Oil Price Retreat


WASHINGTON - Democrat John Kerry accused President Bush on Monday of sending U.S. troops to the

Kerry Slams 'Wrong War in the Wrong Place'


AFP - US federal agents raided five locations in what authorities described as the first criminal enforcement action targeting copyright piracy of films, music and software on peer-to-peer networks.

US agents raid five locations in digital piracy probe (AFP)


The last time England faced South Africa at Twickenham, the English were on the climb and the Springboks were on a steep slide. The result two years ago was a 53-3 thrashing for the South Africans.

England-South Africa pits World Cup winner versus Tri-Nations <b>...</b>


ROME : Six new faces and a former favourite will get the chance to impress as Marcello Lippi #39;s experimental Italy team host Finland in an international friendly in Sicily.

Soccer: Montella returns as experimental Italy take on Finns


Oracle plans to finally ship its E-Business Suite 11i.10 on Nov. 8, company executives said today.

Oracle sets applications suite release for Nov. 8


ARLINGTON, Va. US Airways has asked a bankruptcy judge to impose temporary pay cuts on union workers to conserve cash flow during the slow fall travel season.

US Airways asks court to cut workers #39; pay to stave off bankruptcy


LG Electronics Inc., Korea #39;s second-largest electronics-maker, yesterday reported a 36 percent increase in its third-quarter profits, beating analyst forecasts thanks to a jump in its mobile phone handset sales.

Handset sales give LGE record profit


SPACE.com - This is the third article in a series of four articles each with a separate explanation of different quantum phenomena. Each article is a piece of a mosaic, so every one is needed to understand the final explanation of the quantum astronomy experiment we propose, possibly using the Allen Telescope Array and the narrow-band radio-wave detectors being build by the SETI Institute and the University of California, Berkeley.

Quantum Astronomy: Knowability and Unknowability in the Universe (SPACE.com)


HONG KONG/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - IBM is selling its  PC-making business to China's largest personal computer  company, Lenovo Group Ltd., for \$1.25 billion, marking the U.S.  firm's retreat from an industry it helped pioneer in 1981.

IBM Selling PC Unit to China's Lenovo


VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Defending champion  Ernie Els trailed unheralded Briton Scott Drummond by one hole  midway through their first-round match in the World Match Play  Championship at Wentworth on Thursday.

Lackluster Els Slips Behind Drummond at Wentworth


Graeme McDowell matched a course record with a 10-under-par 62 on the famed Old Course yesterday to take the first-round lead in the Dunhill Links Championship at St.

Old Course humbled


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. colleges and universities are  increasingly giving students free access to download services  like Roxio Inc.'s Napster to discourage illegal song copying,  the recording industry said Tuesday.

Twenty Schools Sign Up for Legal Song Downloads


A new Trojan virus has appeared in Russian that hijacks PCs and sends spam via SMS text messages to mobile phones. After infecting a PC, the Delf-HA Trojan sends spam to the St.

New Trojan Virus Sends Spam to Russian Mobile Phones


New data casts doubt on the popular theory that big North American mammals were wiped out by human hunting.

Bison shed light on big wipeout


Chicago is definitely the Marlins #39; kind of town. But the defending World Series champions will be glad to return to South Florida.

Series to conclude in Florida


The chief executive officer of Altria Group Inc. (MO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and parent of Kraft Foods Inc.

Altria CEO Says May Split Company


For the 10 drivers competing in NASCAR #39;s new 10-race Nextel Cup Series playoff, there will be one key goal at Talladega Superspeedway: staying out of trouble.

Drivers at Talladega seek to avoid trouble


Horror and revulsion are the most natural of reactions to the aftermath of the hideous Beslan school siege, and the thoughts of decent people everywhere go out to the bereaved and suffering.

Our business too


The Czech team landed in Toronto via Greenland yesterday and had a midnight practice according to the body clocks, but there was a discernible spring in their step and swagger to their skating stride.

Czechs hungry for Canada


AFP - China's industrial output for August rose 15.9 percent year-on-year after a 15.5 percent gain in July, with demand for coal, steel and natural gas driving growth, official data showed.

China's August industrial output up 15.9 percent, quickens on July (AFP)


Leg spinner Stuart MacGill and all rounder Andrew Symonds were left out of Australia #39;s squad on Thursday for the tour to India in October and November after the selectors decided to go for fresh blood.

Australia omit MacGill, Symonds for India tour


Kevin Garnett scored 26 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 99-96 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in an exhibition game Thursday night.

Timberwolves 99, Hawks 96


THE first pro opponent of Danny Williams believes the Brixton Bomber will cut 6ft 7in Vitali Klitschko down to size to be WBC heavyweight champion, writes STEVE BRENNER.

More top sports news


AP - The Chicago White Sox cut ties with Magglio Ordonez on Tuesday, declining to offer arbitration to their All-Star right fielder.

White Sox Cut Ties With Ordonez (AP)


Little-known Jason Dufner birdied the difficult 17th hole en route to a one-stroke lead on Thursday in the first round of the Greater Greensboro Classic.

Pappas one behind leader Dufner


AP - Mississippi coach David Cutcliffe was fired Wednesday after his first losing season in six years with the Rebels. Ole Miss officials informed Cutcliffe of the decision early Wednesday and Cutcliffe met with the team before an afternoon news conference.

Ole Miss Fires Cutcliffe After 4-7 Season (AP)


Creditors approve plan, get 10 cents on the dollar and allow airline to emerge from bankruptcy. MONTREAL (Reuters) - Air Canada creditors approved a recapitalization plan Tuesday that will allow the world #39;s 11th largest airline to emerge from bankruptcy ...

Air Canada gets lease on life


Unilever, the consumer goods group, revealed yesterday that its sales dropped 4 in the past three months, a performance it called  quot;unacceptably weak quot;.

Unilever admits to weak results as sales fall


NAJAF, Iraq - U.S. and Iraqi forces battled militants in Najaf on Tuesday and Iraqi National Guardsmen surrounded the holy city's Imam Ali Shrine, where insurgents loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have been holed up for weeks...

Iraqi Guardsman Ring Najaf Shrine


California #39;s economy will grow at a modest pace this year in an uneven recovery that will chip away at an unemployment rate projected to remain higher than the national average, according to a closely watched economic forecast

Modest Growth Seen for Calif. Economy - UCLA Study


ST. LOUIS - Pulitzer Inc. said Sunday that company officials are considering selling the newspaper publisher to boost shareholder value.

Pulitzer Inc. says it #39;s considering sale


The Nepalese capital Kathmandu is under a curfew, which the government imposed after the city erupted in violent protests against the killing of 12 Nepalese workers in Iraq.

Kathmandu Under Curfew After Violent Protests Against Killing of <b>...</b>


TORONTO - Gabriel Resources Ltd. gained more than 46 per cent after the company said it has signed a deal with Newmont Mining to raise \$24.

Gabriel jumps 46


This weekend Ukraine votes for its first new president in 10 years. The accusations, scare tactics and media bias surrounding the contest between current Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych and former PM and

To Which Viktor the Spoils?


Millions of pounds will be spent in the coming months trying to persuade people to upgrade to 3G phones. What do two users of the services which have been launched already think about what their fancy phone can do?

Tales from the next generation


The Taliban has said that it is aiming to disrupt the inaugaration ceremony of Afghanistan #39;s new president, Hamid Karzai, which will be attended by Dick Cheney, the American vice-president, Donald Rumsfeld, the defence secretary.

Taliban target Cheney visit to Karzai ceremony


Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The NCAA has rejected wide receiver Mike Williams #39; bid to once again play football at Southern California.

NCAA says Williams can #39;t return to Trojans


Four Infineon Technologies executives have agreed to pay US\$250,000 fines and serve prison time in the US for their roles in an international conspiracy to fix prices for DRAM computer memory chips, the Justice Department announced yesterday.

Four Infineon Executives Headed to Prison


Overindulge this holiday season? To make up for it, many people will shop for high-tech treadmills or mail-order machines that will shrink their thighs while they make low, low monthly payments.

Gym gear that avoids exercises in futility


LONDON, England -- England defender John Terry scored twice as Chelsea crushed Charlton Athletic 4-0 to go five points clear at the top of the English Premier League.

Chelsea surge into five point lead


It has been almost a month since Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat #39;s death and, as many had hoped, there are already some hopeful signs that his passing could lead to renewed peace initiatives between Israel and the Palestinians.

Mideast lull presents new chance for peace


Sony has developed a computer chip that allows viewers to zoom in on any part of a TV image, such as a favorite soccer player or an intruder on security-camera footage, while keeping the image sharp.

Watch TV, Zoom In


Federal trade officials Tuesday announced final tariffs on shrimp from China and Vietnam, affirming US shrimpers #39; claims that exporters in those countries have dumped their product in the United States at artificially low prices.

Shrimpers hail tariffs on imports


Craig Stadler makes up a four-shot deficit and birdies the final four holes Sunday to win the Tradition by one shot at 13-under-par in Aloha, Ore.

Stadler Rallies to Win


LONDON (Dow Jones)--Mining group Rio Tinto Ltd. (RTP) is considering trumping a GBP2.9 billion bid by rival Xstrata PLC (XTA.LN) for Australian nickel miner WMC Resources Ltd.

UK PRESS: Rio Tinto Considering Rival Bid For WMC


Yes, we #39;ve set the clocks back an hour with the end of Daylight Savings Time in the United States. But for the next few days it is worth setting your alarm clock too -- to an hour before sunrise.

Celestial gathering


AFP - The UN nuclear agency is to present a report on South Korea next week ahead of a decision on whether the US ally should be taken to the UN Security Council for violating international nuclear safeguards, diplomats said.

UN nuclear watchdog to issue report on South Korea next week (AFP)


Reg review Mobile phone styling comes to the MP3 world

Creative Zen Micro 5GB music player


Severe cracks surfaced inside the Israeli government this week as its senior law officers publicly fell out with the defence establishment and the Foreign Ministry over the country #39;s future strategy in the face of the July verdict of the International

Cracking under the strain


AP - At the behest of CBS, an adviser to John Kerry said he talked to a central figure in the controversy over President Bush's National Guard service shortly before disputed documents were released.

Kerry Aide Talked to Retired Guard Officer (AP)


AP - Some seniors are confused by Medicare's new prescription discount card system because early information mailed to them was unclear or incomplete, according to a report by the government's health policy watchdog.

AP: Memo Warned About Medicare Cards (AP)


Beijing, Sept. 16. (PTI): Facing unprecedented challenges to its authority, China #39;s ruling Communist Party elites are meeting here from today to chalk out ways to prolong their one-party rule in the world #39;s most populous nation.

CPC #39;s plenum to find ways to prolong  #39;moral right #39; to rule


Despite charging that too many state insurance regulators have become  quot;industry captives, quot; Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is rejecting calls for federal intervention in the regulation of insurance and instead urging more aggressive state

Conn. AG Urges Tougher State Action, Offers Own Insurance Reforms <b>...</b>


WR Grace  amp; Co. said yesterday that the company and several current and former senior-level employees are targets of a federal grand jury investigation in Montana stemming from its past mining activities there.

WR Grace Targeted in Mining Probe


West Indies skipper Brian Lara, who had to retire hurt in the semi-final against Pakistan on Wednesday, has not suffered a serious injury and will play the final match of ICC Champion #39;s trophy against England, said an ICC press release here.

Lara to play in ICC Champions Trophy final


Sony Corp. plans in 2006 to begin selling home servers for broadband and high-definition TV systems powered by a revolutionary new computer chip, the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant said Monday.

Sony to Disclose Details on Computer Chip


Fifty-eight seconds into the game, Xaverian looked golden. Thirty-nine minutes later, not so much.

Everett romps past Xaverian


KIRKLAND, Wash., (Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks  outside linebacker Isaiah Kacyvenski is doubtful for Sunday's  game against the Carolina Panthers due to a sprained ankle.

Another Seahawks Linebacker Hurt


SEVEN people were killed in a car bombing at a cafe near the Australian embassy in Baghdad today. At least 20 other people were wounded, a US officer at the scene of the blast said.

Blast near Australian embassy


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The names and the faces are pretty much the same. They look like the Sacramento Kings, wear the same uniforms, and Rick Adelman is still their coach.

Right now, it #39;s not good to be the Kings


Linking hybrid motors with diesel engines would create the most fuel-efficient mainstream vehicles to date, auto industry experts say. While the technology is already used for buses, automakers look to extend it to other vehicles. By John Gartner.

Diesels, Hybrids Fated to Wed


As Yasser Arafat was being brought for burial, and even before a Palestinian leadership has arisen that will prove that it is heading in a new direction, British Prime Minister Tony Blair went

A revised disengagement strategy


Argentine Hector Cuper signed a three-year deal with struggling Spanish first division side Real Mallorca. Cuper #39;s task is to turn around the fortunes of the club currently second from bottom of the Primera Liga.

Cuper appointed Mallorca coach


More lorry drivers are bringing supplies to Nepal's capital in defiance of an indefinite blockade by Maoist rebels.

Truckers defy Kathmandu blockade


Gillette Co. (GN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by sales of higher-priced products such as its battery-powered M3Power men #39;s

Gillette #39;s Income Up \$475 Mln for Quarter


Mark Bellhorn struck the right-field foul pole with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to an 11-9 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1.

With a Bang, Boston Takes the Pole Position


France is to launch a French-language news channel next year in a long-awaited attempt to challenge the dominance of the American view of world current affairs, the prime minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, said yesterday.

#39;French CNN #39; to challenge US view of world affairs


LCOS technology sandwiches a layer of liquid crystal between a cover glass and a highly reflective, mirror-like surface patterned with pixels that sits on top of a silicon chip. These layers form a microdisplay that can be used in projection displays such ...

Intel Delays LCOS chips for HDTV


Calpers, the largest pension fund in the United States, has disclosed for the first time how much it paid the venture capitalists, hedge fund managers and others who handle its riskiest specialized investments, and how well those investments performed in

Calpers reveals risky investments #39; cost


AP - A judge investigating Gen. Augusto Pinochet's secret multi-million dollar bank accounts in the United States has ordered the assets of the former dictator frozen, a local newspaper reported Wednesday.

Report: Pinochet's Assets Frozen (AP)


The World Anti-Doping Agency could wind up looking into out-of-competition cases of athletes caught taking cocaine and other recreational drugs, its president said Monday.

WADA could look into recreational use of drugs


Manchester United fans are hoping people power can help beat off an Old Trafford takeover bid from American billionaire Malcolm Glazer.

United fans fight takeover bid


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Airways <A HREF=

US Airways Asks Pilots for Pay Cut


Ahead of the next general elections in Afghanistan, Germany #39;s army intends to build a military camp south of Kabul to boost security at the start of the next year, a defense ministry spokesman said Saturday.

Germany Plans New Camp in Afghanistan


AP - Former Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison was given the option of paying  #36;10,000 to get out of jail after spending almost a month locked up for failing to pay child support for more than two years.

Rison Can Leave Jail With  #36;10K Payment (AP)


Officials said that most healthy adults should delay or skip flu shots so that people most at risk can get scarce supplies.

U.S. Urges Rationing of Flu Shots as Supply Is Slashed


Mogul Conrad Black is in negotiations that may culminate in his resignation from Hollinger Inc., according to a published report Thursday.

Report: Black may leave Hollinger


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Academy Award-winning screenwriter  Roger Avary has sued Microsoft Corp. in California for  purportedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio after  the software giant sought his advice for winning over women to  videogames, his attorney said on Tuesday.

Hollywood Writer Sues Microsoft Over Yoga Game


A former director of the Walt Disney Company, Richard A. Nunis, testified Monday that he deferred to the decision of Michael D. Eisner, the chief

Witness Deferred to Eisner on Ovitz Firing


Here it comes. You can feel the rumbling of anticipation now. Just two games into the American League playoffs, we already have a colossal collision coming into focus.

Yanks look dashing again  to rest of league #39;s chagrin


A computer hacker accessed names and Social Security numbers of about 1.4 million Californians after breaking into a University of California, Berkeley, computer system.

Hacker Hits California University Computer


NAJAF, Iraq - Four U.S. Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force have been killed in separate incidents in Iraq's volatile Anbar province, the military announced Sunday...

4 U.S. Marines Killed in Iraq Incidents


Manager Graeme Souness has stunned the football world by turning his back on Blackburn Rovers to become the new manager of Newcastle United.

Souness Leaves Rovers


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Bank of New York Quarterly Profit Rises


A Sun Microsystems executive expressed confidence that highly skilled workers in the Philippines and in Vietnam will make the two countries the center for the development of the Internet program Java in Southeast Asian.

IT expert eyes RP as Internet program hub


Microsoft yesterday res-ponded to rivals in the burgeoning search engine business by unveiling a test version of a free desktop search tool that will help computer users find information on the hard drives of their PCs.

Microsoft raises stakes in search war


Reuters - Companies will spend more money next year\on information technology and other capital investments\compared with 2004, the chief executive of the world's biggest\computer company, IBM Corp, said on Friday.

IBM Chief Sees Global Tech Spending Rise (Reuters)


ROME (Reuters) - The Italian government on Wednesday sped  up parliamentary approval of a law that could overturn the  corruption convictions of a close friend of Prime Minister  Silvio Berlusconi, sparking fury among opposition politicians.

Berlusconi Accused of Using Bill to Save Buddy


Nokia Oyj, the world #39;s biggest maker of mobile phones, and Royal Philips Electronics NV, Europe #39;s third-largest semiconductor maker, will next year test a system in Germany allowing people to pay for bus fares using handsets.

Nokia, Philips to Test German Bus Fare Payment System (Update1)


Early returns Friday from Afghanistan #39;s first presidential election put incumbent President Hamid Karzai in the lead, the Financial Times reported Friday.

Karzai leading in Afghanistan elections


Reuters - The dollar hit a six-month low against\the yen and drifted near recent eight-month lows versus a\rising euro on Friday as investors considered the effect of\China's interest rate hike on currencies and the U.S economic\outlook.

Dollar Eyes U.S. Outlook, Hits 6-Mth Low (Reuters)


BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will hold national elections on  Jan. 27, Vice President Ibrahim al-Jaafari said on Friday.

Iraq Will Hold Elections on Jan 27-Vice President


CAPE CANAVERAL-- NASA aims to launch its first post-Columbia shuttle mission during a shortened nine-day window March, and failure to do so likely would delay a planned return to flight until at least May.

NASA aims to launch shuttle nine-day window in March


Brock Berlin and Chris Rix have known each other since 1999. One is from Louisiana, the other is from California. Yet, their story is the same.

Final Opportunity


AFP - Australia's largest state said it would invest 27 million dollars (21.3 million US) in a specialist marine command capable of conducting high-speed pursuits of terrorists and other criminals.

Australian state to get anti-terror boat squad (AFP)


CLIPPERS 102, PACERS 68---At Indianapolis, Pacers F Ron Artest said yesterday that he asked coach Rick Carlisle for time off because of a busy schedule that included promoting a soon-to

Artest gets bum rap from Pacers


WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court decision holding that the recording industry can #39;t force internet service providers to turn over the names of users trading music files online, effectively stopping one of the legal

Music Industry Spurned by Court


LONDON (Reuters) - A former Irish priest who disrupted the  Athens Olympics and the British Grand Prix was acquitted  Thursday of indecency with a seven-year-old girl.

Irish Priest Who Disrupted Games Acquitted of Abuse


Multimedia monster Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU) turned up the volume today with a third-quarter report that was decidedly better than the headlines hyping a  quot;60 drop quot; in earnings.

Future #39;s Cloudy for Clear Channel


Sinn Fin #39;s president, Gerry Adams, last night placed responsibility for clinching an agreement to restore the power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland firmly in the hands of the British and Irish government - despite the enduring barrier of mistrust

Arms hold key as Ulster deal deadline is put back


Boston Scientific Corp., the world #39;s largest maker of heart stents, said US sales of its top-selling Taxus device recovered in August after three recalls led some doctors to stop using the product.

Boston Scientific #39;s Taxus Sales Rebounded in August (Update2)


In the highest-scoring regulation game in Division 1-A history, Brian Nunez returned an interception 28 yards with 2:18 left for the last of 19 touchdowns, and San Jose State (2-2, 1-1, WAC) beat Rice, 70-63.

Footnotes


Kimi Raikkonen #39;s well-deserved win in the Belgian Grand Prix has revived hopes of the last few races of the year being genuinely competitive.

McLaren aim to spoil Ferrari #39;s party


Video game sales soared to a record \$18.2 billion last year, but the days of strong growth are on pause as players await a new generation of consoles.

Video Game Sales Seen Pausing After Record 2003


SpaceShipOne, the rocket plane that blasted into space on Wednesday in the first of its \$10m Ansari X-Prize flights, will launch again on Monday.

SpaceShipOne goes for next flight


Disgraced newspaper baron Conrad Black is calling it quits. Black is set to step down from the chairman #39;s post of his newspaper empire Hollinger Inc.

Black quits his media empire


A highly critical and unpatched security hole in Microsoft Corp.'s ubiquitous Word software could be used to launch a denial of service attack and give system access.

Word mangled by unpatched security hole


Sometimes you don #39;t have to dress up as a superhero to get what you want. While some are scaling London #39;s most famous landmarks to make their point on paternal access rights, IT buyers are taking a more practical approach to lobbying vendors.

Customers flex bargaining muscles


<p>\</p><p> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Midway Games Inc. plans to publish\a

Midway Developing Mature-Rated Football Video Game


AP - Russian President Vladimir Putin has dented his prestige and squandered influence by backing the wrong side in political clashes in Ukraine and in the breakaway Georgian province of Abkhazia, analysts say.

Analysts: Putin Has Squandered Influence (AP)


HSBC is interested in buying the \$3 billion (1.6 billion pound) store and credit card operations of US retailer Federated Department Stores (FD.

HSBC said keen on US card operations


n If the New England Patriots are considered the NFL #39;s best team, what does that make Pittsburgh? The Steelers opened a lot of eyes Sunday at Heinz Field with a convincing 34-20 win over the defending Super

Did Steelers send message?


Dell Computer (Quote, Chart), Nokia (Quote, Chart) and Apple Computer (Quote, Chart) are among 34 companies manufacturing giant Honeywell (Quote, Chart) has filed suit against, charging they infringed its patent on liquid crystal display technology (LCD).

Apple, Dell Hit By LCD Patent Suit


Frederick Mosteller is a lifelong Red Sox fan. This is impressive on its face, particularly considering that his life began in 1916 and that he has survived almost nine decades with no memory of his team #39;s last World Series victory.

Baseball: The odds show, better team doesn #39;t always win Series


In February 2003, less than a month before the US invaded Iraq, Bunnatine (Bunny) Greenhouse walked into a Pentagon meeting and with a quiet comment started what could be the end of her career.

Beyond the Call of Duty


To celebrate its 25th anniversary, ESPN announced yesterday it will be sending yet another all-sports channel your way (its seventh, if you're counting), this one dedicated to college sports.

ESPN going to college for its new channel


SPOnG last night received several SMS messages at ungodly hours foretelling the launch of Half-Life 2, rather a strange event for the release of a PC game.

Half-Life 2  Launch details revealed


The cancellation of a \$5 billion outsourcing contract with J.P. Morgan Chase reveals a huge potential exposure for I.B.M.

I.B.M. Shrugs Off Loss of a Service Contract It Once Flaunted


By Liz Kowalczyk and Andrew Caffrey, Globe Staff  November 14, 2004. The Massachusetts attorney general #39;s office is investigating the state #39;s health insurance industry over lucrative commissions offered brokers

AG probes state health insurers


A new worm has been discovered in the wild that #39;s not just settling for invading users #39; PCs--it wants to invade their homes too.

New worm takes your picture


DUBAI: The Middle East #39;s largest technology exhibition, Gitex, opened yesterday with the international IT industry out in full force to showcase the latest market innovations to an expected 100,000 visitors.

Dubai IT expo opens


Diebold, a manufacturer of automated teller machines, says that the cost of recertifying its electronic voting machines for use in Calfornia is forcing it to cut its quarterly earnings forecast by about 5 cents.

Diebold Cuts Forecast, Cites Voting Machine Woes


Cisco Systems debuted the File Engine, a file-based data-sharing appliance that offers companies the ability to consolidate management of distributed file and print services within branch offices.

Cisco sells file-sharing, backup appliance


THE World Rally Championship has been rocked with news Citroen and Peugeot plan to withdraw after next season. The series was looking strong after Ford committed for another four years this week but the unexpected

Au revoir to rally


roundup Plus: nStor sells off telecoms management unit...Nortel lowers expectations...Microsoft connects with SAP...Autodesk updates hobbyist tool.

Briefly: Data center firms settle cookie suit


The BBC admitted Friday it was tricked into reporting that a US company accepted responsibility for the world #39;s worst industrial accident.

BBC says it was tricked into bogus story


National Hockey League owners authorized a lockout of players after the sides failed to agree on a new labor contract, resulting in the league #39;s first work stoppage in 10 years.

NHL Owners Will Lock Out Players in Contract Dispute (Update1)


(Board members: Please take a moment to participate in a special survey, sponsored by CFO magazine and the National Association of Corporate Directors, that examines the evolving relationship between board members and the corporations chief financial

Pension Funds Angle for  #39; #39;Proxy Access #39; #39;


The US military on Wednesday ended a 9-year peacekeeping role in Bosnia but kept on a small contingent to hunt down top war crimes suspects Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic.

US Troops End Nine Years in Bosnia Peace Force


Software giant Microsoft is casting its sights on the digital media marketplace by positioning itself as pro-consumer-choice. The company unveiled its MSN Music

Microsoft in Tune with Digital Music


The NASCAR community is mourning a tragic loss after a plane crash killed 10 members of a racing dynasty. Federal officials say 8 passengers and two pilots died when the Hendrick Motorsports aircraft went down on its way to a race in Virginia.

NASCAR Community Mourns After Plane Crash


Unrest in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest cocoa producer, stops shipments from the country's two ports despite a lull in fighting.

Unrest blocks Ivory Coast cocoa


Tejada finished 0-for-4 and had a 13-game hit streak broken...Zaun #39;s 34 RBI in 2004 ties his career-high set with Kansas City in 2000...Toronto has won six of the seven meetings between the clubs at Camden Yards this season.

American League Game Summary - Toronto at Baltimore


ANAHEIM - Ichiro went 5-for-5 to break his own rookie mark with his 243rd hit this season as the Mariners overpowered the Angels 7-3 on Tuesday.

Ichiro notches 5 more hits


The deal is expected to be a boon for Microsoft, which has been struggling for a bigger share of the cell phone software market.

Qualcomm, Microsoft team on streaming media


JABALIYA, Gaza StripThe harvest of death in this most dispossessed of refugee camps continued yesterday as the Israeli army finished its first week in a grim, open-ended manhunt for Palestinian militants, killing 10 people and wounding at least nine.

Body count grows in besieged Gaza camp


Adam LaRoche hit a tying, three-run homer in the sixth inning and JD Drew singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth to give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory Sunday that tied their best-of-five NL series against the Houston Astros at two games apiece.

Playoff Capsules


Australia was unlikely to extend its role in Iraq but would keep its troops in the war-torn nation until the job was done, Prime Minister John Howard said.

PM rules out extra troops for Iraq


A Moscow court has rejected a request to drop part of the criminal case against the jailed former chief of Yukos oil company, Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Moscow Court Rejects Yukos Appeal


Botswana chose a parliament Saturday, with the ruling Democratic Party favored to keep the lock on power it has had for 38 years. Soome voters said they feared the party #39;s loss would undermine AIDS treatment

Democrats Favored in Botswana Election


AP - Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday after the Japanese government said the economy grew more slowly than initially estimated in the April-June quarter. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.

Tokyo Stocks Open Lower; Dollar Higher (AP)


ABUJA, Nigeria -- At African Union-brokered peace talks Wednesday, a government delegate modified Sudan #39;s previous rejection of an international peacekeeping force for the nation #39;s Darfur region.

Sudan relents on presence of peacekeepers


Just when you thought it was safe to drive through downtown Boston again comes word that the Interstate 93 tunnel leading under the city is full of leaks.

Big Dig leaks: Public works scandal or no big deal?


The UN Security Council has voted to impose a 13-month arms embargo on the Ivory Coast. Battles between government and rebel forces in the troubled African nation prompted the intervention

UN orders Ivory Coast arms ban


The Florida Marlins ignored their unusual surroundings to record a 6-3 win over the Montreal Expos on Monday. Hurricane Ivan forced the Marlins to play the match at Chicago White Sox #39;s home stadium, the first

Marlins soar to  #39;home #39; win


Summary - (Dec 6, 2004) This sweeping view of Saturn #39;s rings shows the incredible detail and grandeur of the system, from the outer F ring to the inner C ring.

Sweeping View of Saturn #39;s Rings


NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Viacom Inc., the media company that owns CBS and MTV, offered investors a financial incentive to buy shares of the Blockbuster Inc.

Viacom Offers a Premium To Push Blockbuster Shares


Eagles owner Jeff Lurie after Monday night #39;s game said he had no problem with ABC-TV #39;s controversial pregame tease featuring Terrell Owens and naked actress Nicolette Sheridan in the Eagles locker room.

Desperate apologies for a naked promo


First, he had to stretch a folded firehose, extending it 100 feet and around a sharp corner. Then he had to lift a 15-foot extension ladder off the ground and place it against a wall.

JOE HAWK: Busch learns what it takes to be a real hero


The Seattle Times said a business columnist and associate editor, Stephen H. Dunphy, had resigned after admitting he plagiarized the work of others.

Writer Admits Plagiarism


Smith Barney analyst Daniel McKenzie on Thursday said he saw a high probability that Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , struggling to cut costs to avoid bankruptcy

UPDATE 1-Smith Barney sees Delta bankruptcy soon


An American woman and an Afghan girl died from wounds suffered in a Taliban suicide attack in a popular Kabul shopping street, US embassy and hospital officials said on Sunday.

Suicide blast toll rises, Afghan poll count near end


U.S. Attorney General Ashcroft spent \$200,000 of taxpayer money promoting the embattled surveillance law coast-to-coast. \

News: Patriot Act tour carried a hefty price tag


The NYT has an optimistic overview on broadband over power lines, calling it

Where's the spark on power line Net?


Tony Blair tells his monthly news conference that he will reshuffle his top team by the end of the week.

Blair to reshuffle 'by weekend'


Computer giant Dell is recalling 4.4 million laptop power adapters in response to worries that they could dangerously overheat.

Dell warns on fire-risk laptops


MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will revamp its security forces  and seek international cooperation to hunt militants in the  wake of a school siege which killed more than 300 people nine  days ago, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said Sunday.

Ivanov: Russia to Revamp Security, Seek Cooperation


Just in time for Halloween season, the moon next week will treat us to its most famous trick: changing from bright white to pumpkin orange as it passes through Earth's shadow.

Lunar Eclipse Wednesday to Have Easy Viewing Hours


After appealing his 16-game suspension Friday night and pitching one inning in a mopup role against the Angels, Rangers right-hander Frank Francisco began serving his

Dominguez a late scratch Saturday, Benoit fills in


CHINESE President Hu Jintao told his US counterpart George W. Bush that Beijing planned to loosen the yuan #39;s decade-old peg to the dollar, but only under stable economic conditions, an official said.

Yuan peg to ease  #39;in stability #39;


LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed four  people as he shot his way into a Shi'ite Muslim mosque and blew  himself up in the Pakistani city of Lahore Sunday, emergency  workers said.

Five Die as Suicide Bomber Attacks Pakistan Mosque


U.S. troops pounded the insurgent stronghold Fallujah with airstrikes and tank fire Sunday, and the Iraqi government appealed to residents of the city to expel

Violence Continues in Fallujah


ANTHONY DAVIDSON set the early standard by going quickest in the first-ever practice session at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Rookie fastest


War crimes trials against senior lieutenants of Saddam Hussein will start in Baghdad next week, the interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said yesterday.

Allawi accused of rushing trials for Saddam #39;s aides


AP - The boiling magma rumbling and rising within Mount St. Helens isn't the only thing scientists fear. When large volcanoes erupt they can unleash an awesome arsenal of natural weapons, devastating communities and landscapes even hundreds of miles from the blast.

Mount St. Helens Eruption Contains Danger (AP)


YUKOS shareholders gave warning yesterday that the oil giants attempt to seek bankruptcy protection in the US was unlikely to prevent the Russian Government-ordered

Bankruptcy plan  #39;will not deter #39; Yukos sale


A fast PC doesnt mean just a fast processor. Hard-drive speeds, memory and other considerations all affect a systems performance.

The need for speed: high-performance PCs


TONY EASTLEY: Israel has revealed that in the four years of the Palestinian uprising, or Intifada, it #39;s arrested 13 Palestinians who work for the UN, on suspicion of  quot;terrorist activities.

Israel assassinates al-Quds commander


Reuters - U.N. talks on climate\change ended early Saturday with few steps forward as the\United States, oil producers and developing giants slammed the\brakes on the European Union's drive for deeper emissions cuts\to stop global warming.

Scant Progress on Post-Kyoto as Climate Talks End (Reuters)


United Airlines parent UAL Corp. and leaders of its pilots union have agreed on a deal under which the pilots will not oppose termination of their pension plan but will receive a \$550 million note convertible

Pension Agency Wary of UAL Deal


BELMONT -- It was rapidly getting dark in Belmont and with no lights for the field and no visible moon, something had to give. Trailing, 13-8, at the half, Belmont Hill put the pieces together and pulled out a 36-25 Independent School League win over Buckingham Browne  amp; Nichols yesterday.

Belmont Hill takes advantage of BB amp;N errors


Seventh seed Taylor Dent of the United States has eased past Australian Peter Luczak in the first round of the rain-interrupted China Open at the Beijing Tennis Center.

Tennis: Dent Advances in China Open


Reuters - Seagate Technology, the top U.S. maker\of computer hard-disc drives, on Tuesday forecast quarterly\earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates amid stronger\demand for its products than in the previous quarter.

Seagate Sees Results Above Estimates (Reuters)


PARIS (AFP) -- A rock measuring less than 10 metres (33 feet) across zipped past the Earth at the closest distance ever detected, but it would not have posed any threat if it had struck our planet, astronomers said.      The

Small Asteroid Gives Earth its Closest Shave Yet


Nokia Oyj, the world #39;s biggest mobile- phone maker, said price reductions have helped it regain some of the handset market share it lost earlier this year.

Nokia Says Price Cuts Have Helped Boost Market Share (Update3)


Low-cost airline said it will bid at least \$100 million for assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines said Friday it will bid at least \$100 million for certain assets of bankrupt

Southwest to bid for ATA assets


Secretary-General Kofi Annan says there is clear evidence UN staff sexually abused refugees in DR Congo.

UN admits DR Congo abuses


Sven-Goran Eriksson tonight handed Phil Neville an England lifeline as the Manchester United defender joined club team-mates Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney in returning to the England squad.

Eriksson recalls Red Devils trio


The British prime minister and the leader of the opposition are both to sound the alarm over climate change.

UK party leaders target climate


Online music retailer Napster announced its plans to enter the mobile ringtones market on Thursday. Napster, part of Roxio, Inc., said, it will partner with mobile content publisher Dwango Wireless to deliver ringtones to its mobile customers.

Napster plans to offer mobile ringtones


Canadian Press - MONTREAL (CP) - A 37-year-old man was formally charged Friday with sexually assaulting his new wife's 10-year-old daughter.

Montreal stepfather charged with sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl (Canadian Press)


This animation illustrates a massive collision between rocky, embryonic planets as big as mountain ranges. Such collisions form the basis of the planet-building process.

Scientists: New Planets May Take Longer


AP - Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair will miss the final three games of the season and undergo surgery to strengthen the bruised sternum that has plagued him most of the year.

Titans' McNair to Sit Out Rest of Season (AP)


Martha Stewart may soon head to prison, but that likely won #39;t free her namesake company of its troubles, investors and analysts say.

MSO Shares Still Confined by Martha #39;s Woes


Hynix is bracing itself for fines, and worse, after Korean regulators found it guilty of a \$1.75bn accounting fraud. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) says the memory chip overstated results for 1999.

Hynix guilty of accounting fraud


Tony Blair faces one of the trickiest speeches of his career today, seeking to win back his Labour party after rifts over Iraq and spell out new policies to set up next year #39;s re-election bid.

Blair prepares crucial party speech


DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- The Henry Ford - a venue that includes the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, an IMAX Theatre and the Ford Rouge Factory Tours - is teaming up with one of the country's largest Internet providers...

Henry Ford and AOL Announce Partnership


Investors bet that now that PeopleSoft has fired Conway, the way is paved for a friendly deal. That was how most Wall Street analysts summed up Oracle #39;s chances of finally acquiring rival software maker PeopleSoft

Oracle-PeopleSoft a done deal?


John Kerry will assail President Bush tonight as the first president since Herbert Hoover to preside over a four-year term with fewer Americans working than when he began.

Topics A, B and C in Run-up to Debate: Jobs, Jobs and Jobs


Online health advice for people with diabetes is often too complex to understand, research suggests.

Diabetes websites too complicated


It could have been the Candlestick crowds crooning  quot;Deuuuce quot; instead of those in New Orleans. The 49ers were enamored with Saints running back Deuce McAllister before the 2001 draft, when McAllister went to the Saints with the 23rd overall pick.

49ERS NOTEBOOK McAllister: the star running back that got away


All-you-can-eat dorm dining. Late-night pizza parties. Tacos, burgers, barbecue, beer. It's a recipe for the

Students Aiming to Avoid the 'Freshman 15'


A Microsoft vice president confirmed this week that the company intends to ship a new version of Office, referred to internally as Office 12, in the next 12 to 24 months.

Microsoft plots next Office release for '05 or '06


ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger warned an ugly fracas must be avoided when his all-conquering side travels to Old Trafford on Sunday for a mouth-watering match against bitter rivals Manchester United.

Wenger calls for cool on Man U


LONDON (AFP) -- Any one of a number of technical malfunctions might have caused the loss of Beagle 2, the ill-fated British space probe that vanished while attempting to land on Mars, an investigation found.      A six-month inquiry by project organisers, their second attempt to discover what went wrong with the mission, was unable to pinpoint why the tiny craft vanished shortly before it landed on Mars on Christmas Day last year...

Inquiry Fails to Find Reason for Failure of Beagle 2 Mars Mission


Reuters - Democratic vice presidential\candidate John Edwards on Sunday disputed a White House\assertion that it was right to topple Saddam Hussein even if he\had no illegal weapons because he posed a future threat.

Edwards Disputes Rice on Iraq Invasion (Reuters)


Dakar - Smaller but mightier than its neighbours, Rwanda #39;s greatest clout may come from its nightmare past: a sense across the world that the country was largely abandoned in 1994 to face Hutu extremists who slaughtered more than a half-million people.

Rwanda: UN  #39;feeling guilty #39;


TOKYO (CBS.MW) - Japan #39;s largest bank Mizuho Financial Group and third-largest bank Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group said Monday their first-half net profit fell from a year earlier, but both achieved their goals of halving bad loan ratios ahead of schedule

But bad loan disposals ahead of schedule


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt will start their campaign as top seeds for the 22-country 13th PIA World Junior Mens Team Squash Championship starting at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Monday (today).

Pakistan and Egypt favourites for World Team Squash title


ARSENAL rsenal manager Arsene Wenger was today charged with improper conduct by the Football Association. It follows comments he made after the Gunners #39; 2-0 defeat by Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Rude awakening for Wenger


Chile's Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth. So dry that, in some regions, not even bacteria can survive. That makes it a perfect place to test out Zo, a prototype rover designed to detect life's faintest traces.

Searching for Scarce Life with Interplanetary Rovers


Bangalore, Oct 5. (PTI):The ultimate tussle of contemporary Test cricket begins here tomorrow as Australia launch a  quot;well-planned quot; mission to conquer the  #39;Final Frontier quot; and record their first series win on Indian soil in 35 years.

Australia #39;s quest to conquer  #39;final frontier #39; begins tomorrow


LONDON, October 11 (newratings.com) - Embattled Russian oil giant, Yukos Oil (YUSA.FSE), has been ordered to pay \$1.34 billion in fines and penalties for failing to pay its tax liabilities for 2001 on time.

Yukos fined \$1.34bn for failure to pay tax


FOXBOROUGH -- The end came, for all intents and purposes, at 11:20 last night. It was at that moment, in another losing effort against the Patriots, that Drew Bledsoe was yanked from the game in favor of rookie J.P. Losman, who is still recovering from a broken leg. Bills coach Mike Mularkey's decision to risk his still-healing No. 1 pick ...

The end is here for once-great Bledsoe


CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - Shares of Sears Roebuck  amp; Co. rallied as much as 35 percent Friday and provided a boost to the sector #39;s main measure.

Sears share gains boost sector


New industry standard should offer cooler, quieter systems--so why isn't anybody rushing to embrace it?

GeekTech: Here Comes BTX


Lawyers to get bigger share of any settlement in Linux suits in exchange for billing less up front.

SCO to cap legal expenses


HOUSTON (Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets activated  guard Tyronn Lue from the injured list prior to Wednesday's  game against the Hawks.

Rockets Activate Lue from Injured List


PHILADELPHIA -- A Pennsylvania law aimed at stopping Internet pornography is getting no love from the court system. A federal judge threw out the law, which would have required Internet service providers to block Web sites that contain child pornography.

Judge Strikes Down Pa. Anti-Pornography Law


BHUBANESHWAR: India carried out its sixth test-fire of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on Wednesday, defence officials said.

India test-fires BrahMos


Microsoft ignored the apocalyptic weather threatening Florida yesterday to unveil the beta version of its Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition at the VSLive!

Microsoft blows into Florida with Visual Studio 2005


TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Monday, but the strength of bank and auto maker issues helped the broader market index eke out gains for a 10th straight day -- the longest upswing in 14 years.

Tokyo Stocks Close Mixed, Dollar Higher


com.  quot;It was a flawless flight and a glorious day for our family, quot; said William Binnie. He, wife Catherine and daughters Sheila and Katie had good reason to celebrate on Monday.

#39;Rocket man #39; has local ties


THE Labor Department #39;s trumpeting of its new regulations governing overtime, which go into effect this week, sounds a little tinny.

Workplace beware


Boston Scientific Corp. yesterday said third-quarter net income more than doubled, reflecting strong orders for the Natick company's drug-coated Taxus cardiac stents.

Taxus sales lift Boston Scientific in 3d quarter but stock takes slide


THE leader of Hamas in its Gaza Strip stronghold, Mahmud Zahar, has rejected any suggestion that the hardline group could soon call a halt to its campaign of attacks against Israel.

Hamas chief rejects ceasefire


Plenty of spouses would probably sometimes like to forget their nuptials, but a spate of South African single woman were recently in for the shock of their lives when they discovered that they were in fact married. This prompted the country's department of Home Affairs to launch a marital status awareness campaign, in order to clamp down on the illegal marriages.

Check your marital status


AFP - How much would you pay for a mobile phone that seems as heavy as a brick and cannot even take pictures? Up to 32,000 US dollars, if the phone carries the name Vertu.

Rich Asians snapping up world's most expensive mobile phones (AFP)


Gordon Brown's Whitehall cuts risk damaging the UK's ability to deal with key scientific problems, a trade union says.

UK expertise 'at risk from cuts'


CHICAGO -- A federal bankruptcy judge ruled against United Airlines yesterday in a procedural dispute, siding with unions that said the company submitted unsubstantiated claims about how employees would be affected if pension plans were terminated.

Unions win a round vs. United


The kidnappers of British hostage Margaret Hassan have threatened to hand her over to an al-Qaida-related group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi unless their demands - including the

Kidnappers threaten to hand Hassan to al-Zarqawi


From tail-dragging despair to unabashed joy, Britain #39;s newspapers rebounded on Sunday, swelling with pride after five gold medals in one day erased the pain of the first Olympic week in Athens.

#39;Who says we can #39;t play? #39; say goldstruck British papers


J Sainsbury Plc, Britain #39;s third- largest supermarket chain, said first-half profit fell by as much as 66 percent as the company lost business to Tesco Plc and Wal- Mart Stores Inc.

Sainsbury Profit Falls by as Much as 66; Stock Drops (Update5)


Prices of vegetables, fruits and other perishable commodities shot up on Sunday though movement of essential goods across the country by and large remained unaffected as the truckers #39; strike to protest imposition of service tax entered the second day.

Vegetable prices shoot up due to truckers #39; strike


German prosecutors have laid charges of computer sabotage, data manipulation and disruption of public systems against student Sven Jaschan who has admitted writing the Windows worm.

Teen charged over Sasser virus


AFP - Prime Ministers Tony Blair of Britain and Bertie Ahern of Ireland dug in with Northern Ireland's rival Catholic and Protestant parties for a second day of talks aimed at restoring the province's power-sharing government.

Blair, Ahern press Northern Ireland rivals in talks grind (AFP)


Nearly 3,000 companies have signed up for test accounts to try a beta version of its wiki application for Web-based collaboration.

Wiki start-up JotSpot draws crowd for product beta


TOKYO, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Japan #39;s Seiko Epson Corp. said Wednesday it has developed a 12-gram flying micro-robot, the world #39;s lightest.

Japan firm unveils world #39;s lightest flying micro-robot


Unless urgent action is taken to slow down global warming polar bears will be extinct by the end of the century. The stark warning is contained in an authoritative report compiled by more than 250 scientists on the effects of climate change in the Arctic.

Endangered polar bears on thin ice


At TechXNY this week, Hewlett-Packard reminded business users that it is still an active innovator in printers and imaging devices.

HP unveils inkjet and laser printers


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hyatt Corp. on Thursday said it agreed  to buy AmeriSuites, an upscale limited-service hotel chain that  it said would complement its full-service portfolio.

Hyatt to Buy AmeriSuites Hotel Chain


LONDON A police search found no threat to a Greek airliner that was forced to make an emergency landing in Britain after a bomb alert, officers said Monday.

No problem is found after bomb alert on jet


There #39;s a reason progressive-scan DVD players are selling for as little as \$29 these days. They are about to be replaced by something better -- and, of course, more expensive.

HD-DVD format war looms


The 1st Battalion The Black Watch begins move north to take over operations from US troops in central Iraq.

UK troops in Iraq move north


It plans instead to produce an  quot;update rollup quot; in the middle of next year as its last security patch for the operating system.

Microsoft Cans Windows 2000 SP5


KATHMANDU: Nepal #39;s ruling coalition expressed hope yesterday for peace talks to end eight years of war as the capital returned to normal after Maoist rebels who control much of the countryside lifted a blockade.

Nepal talks hopes


Nasa #39;s fastest-swivelling space probe ever built -- Swift -- roared into the orbit aiming to explore the violent celestial explosions which may bestow black holes the birth cries.

Swift roars to record the  quot;birth cries quot; of black holes


Three new variants of the Bagle virus that emerged last week are still in circulation, but the attacks seem to be leveling off. While the latest viruses have some sophisticated features, security

Latest Bagle Virus Remains a Threat


CHICAGO --- Elvis didn #39;t leave the building on Friday night, but Manny Ramirez and Orlando Cabrera both did. And Curt Schilling left the Chicago White Sox feeling  quot;all shook up. quot; ...

Sox cruise past Chicago


OLYMPIA, GREECE -- Great players will walk upon a historic stage today at the Ancient Olympia Stadium.

Olympia oozes Games history


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.91 percent  in early trade on Monday after crude oil dropped back from  record highs above \$49 a barrel, encouraging some investors to  return to the Tokyo stock market in search of bargains.

Tokyo Stocks Firmer as Oil Drops Back


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices held near record peaks on  Thursday after a larger-than-expected decline in heating fuels  in the United States heightened fears of a winter supply  crunch.

Oil Near Peaks on Winter Supply Worries


TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar idled near seven-month lows  against the yen on Wednesday as traders considered what  officials from the Group of 20 countries might say about recent  weakness in the U.S. currency at an upcoming meeting.

Dollar Stuck Near Lows Ahead of G20


The terrorist events in the US werent the only unhappy birthdays to be remembered on Sept. 11. A year ago, Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh was stabbed to death in a department store as horrified shoppers watched.

Swedes Gather in Memory of Anna Lindh


ZHUHAI, China : China will push for a rapid reform of its aviation industry to meet the demands of its fast-growing economy and to boost competitiveness, a senior official said at an aerospace forum in this southern Chinese city.

China vows to push for rapid reform of aviation industry


BELGRADE - Serbia #39;s Education Minister was ridiculed in cartoons and pelted with resignation demands on Thursday for ejecting Darwin from school classrooms in favour of Old Testament  #39;creationism #39;.

Darwin #39;s expulsion sparks protests


LONDON -- Enterprise software giant Oracle Corp. may be known for big plans and bold moves but when it comes to capturing the European market the Redwood Shores, California, company has realized it also has to think small.

Oracle aims for users from start to grid


Mr. Chairman, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the situation in Darfur. Let me start by reviewing a little history.

The Crisis in Darfur, Written Remarks, Senate Foreign Relations <b>...</b>


The Washington Redskins weren #39;t splintered by a four-game losing streak in which the offense sputtered while the defense flourished.

Needing a Win, Politics Makes Strange Fellas


Adobe (Quote, Chart) issued a patch this week that helps prevent multiple flaws found in its products. The fixes clear up problems in Windows and Macintosh systems running Adobe Reader and Acrobat Pro versions

Adobe Fixes Multiple Flaws


Legendary singer Shane MacGowan is to play a mini-residency at London's famous Ronnie Scott's jazz club.

MacGowan to play at jazz landmark


Microsoft Corp. #39;s offer to share the source code of Office 2003 with governments may be a positive move, but governments say it is unlikely to make much difference to which software they choose.

Shared Office Code Unlikely to Sway Governments


Barcelona were held to a one-all draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, but the result still increases their lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga to six points - for a day at least.

Football: Barcelona held 1-1 at Athletic Bilbao


BAGHDAD, Iraq The military says insurgents in the Iraqi city of Ramadi have used a hospital to ambush US soldiers. However, officials for both the Ramadi General Hospital and Medical College rejected the claims.

Marines accuse insurgents of using Ramadi hospital to attack <b>...</b>


Colombo: Norway #39;s latest bid to salvage Sri Lanka #39;s faltering peace process ended without a breakthrough Friday but the government and the rebels have pledged to continue to uphold a fragile truce.

Norway peace bid for Lanka ends without breakthrough


A suicide bomber struck for the second time in 24 hours yesterday near where National Guard recruits were waiting to sign on, killing at least 11 people in west Baghdad.

Suicide bomber kills 11 as recruits join Iraqi police


AFP - British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart Bertie Ahern were meeting Northern Ireland's main Protestant and Catholic leaders as efforts intensified to seal a comprehensive power-sharing deal in the province.

New N.Ireland talks as leaders push for swift peace deal (AFP)


Record oil prices are creating headwinds for the US economy but do not place its recovery at risk, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert McTeer said on Monday.

UPDATE 1-Oil troublesome but recovery intact -Fed #39;s McTeer


Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian-born steel magnate, yesterday staked a claim to overtake Roman Abramovich as Britain #39;s richest man with a 10bn deal to create the world #39;s largest steelmaker.

Abramovich faces rich list challenge


FOXBORO, Mass. - Forget last season's win over Indianapolis in the AFC championship game...

AFC Powers Meet in NFL's Season Opener


Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Sol Campbell returned to the England fold as coach Sven-Goran Eriksson named his squad on Sunday for World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan.

UPDATE 2-Ferdinand, Rooney and Campbell back for England


LONDON, October 6 (newratings.com) - Alitalia (ALI.FSE) has reached an agreement with its major labour unions and the Italian government, enabling the loss-making airline to access a 400 million (492.

Alitalia to present finalized restructuring plan


THE PGA Championship was only James Nitties #39; fourth start as a professional, but the 22-year-old signalled he has a big future with his second place finish at Coolum yesterday.

Nitties shows the right mettle


AP - Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick is out for the year after injuring his left shin in the season opener. The injury was believed to have been a serious shin bruise at first but was later diagnosed as a cracked bone.

Warrick Out for Season With Leg Injury (AP)


Cardiffs Millennium Stadium will host this seasons FA Cup semi-finals as well as the final. It will be the first time the venue has hosted the semi-finals, with Old Trafford and Villa Park having been favoured in recent years.

Cardiff to host FA Cup semi-finals


A Japanese investment bank is exploring ways of blocking a possible takeover of Manchester United by American businessman Malcolm Glazer.

Japanese bank joins battle for control of Manchester United


JERUSALEM On Monday, Israel #39;s Parliament, the Knesset, will debate one of the most important decisions in the country #39;s history.

Let the Israeli people decide


BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's sweeping welfare reforms went  into effect without a hitch Monday as labor offices cut  payments for a million jobless and qualifying tests got  tougher.

German Welfare Cuts Kick In, Protests Limited


Top-seeded Amelie Mauresmo rallied past Jelena Jankovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 Saturday to advance to the Generali Ladies Open final against Elena Bovina.

Mauresmo, Bovina advance to Linz final


The Bagle worm shifts shape to outsmart antivirus software. Plus: Media player patches and Feds' fraud crackdown.

Lurking threats cast shadow on Net


Syska Hennessy, an engineering, technology, and construction company, unveiled this week a unique design for cooling datacenters that would allow companies to pack almost double the number of servers into a datacenter space.

Technology aims for cooler datacenters


When an NFL team opens with a prolonged winning streak, former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula and his players from the 17-0 team of 1972 root unabashedly for the next opponent.

Patriots: How perfect are they?


One of the country #39;s biggest insurance firms, Royal  amp; SunAlliance, is to transfer more than 1,000 jobs to Bangalore in India.

R amp;SA transfers 1,000 jobs to India


The US economy expanded at a 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter, below expectations but still bolstered by healthy consumer spending that was accompanied

US Growth Under Forecast in 3rd Quarter


SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) - Carlos Moya fired Spain into a  1-0 lead over the United States in the Davis Cup final on  Friday.

Moya Puts Spain Ahead in Davis Cup Final


AP - International Business Machines Corp. could inject some optimism into the market Monday if its third-quarter earnings report indicates information technology spending is on the rebound.

IBM Report to Be Indicator of IT Spending (AP)


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shares of Blockbuster Inc. <A HREF=

Blockbuster Up on Hollywood Video Talk


The news that the National party is to hold back on key policy announcements until closer to the election has had a mixed reception.

Politics: Both sides eye climbing world oil prices nervously


The 2005 Tour de France might give other riders their best chance to test Lance Armstrong, if he goes for a seventh consecutive title.

2005 Tour route could level the field


AP - More than a record unbeaten streak is at stake when Arsenal plays at Manchester United on Sunday: The result could go a long way to determining who wins the Premier League championship.

Arsenal Tries to Extend Unbeaten Streak (AP)


KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan militants who have threatened to  kill three kidnapped U.N. workers have agreed to give the  government until Tuesday to find and release 26 Taliban  prisoners, a spokesman for the militants said on Sunday.

Afghan Kidnappers Demand Release of 26 Comrades


Federal prosecutors added perjury and obstruction of justice charges to the criminal case against fired HealthSouth Corp. chief executive Richard Scrushy on Wednesday under a new indictment in the rehabilitation giant #39;s accounting scandal.

Update 3: Ex-CEO Scrushy Faces New Perjury Charge


Reuters - Suspected Algerian Islamic\militants killed 16 people in the first attack on civilians\since the start of the holy month of Ramadan, officials said on\Saturday.

16 Killed in Algeria Rebel Attack (Reuters)


Charlotte Wyatt, the premature baby clinging to life in a hospital oxygen box, is to be allowed to die if her breathing stops. A High Court judge today gave Charlotte #39;s doctors permission not to resuscitate

Baby Charlotte can be allowed to die, judge rules


NEW YORK (Reuters) -  U.S. stocks moved higher late on  Friday morning in a broad-based advance, as oil prices dipped,  shares of PeopleSoft Inc. <A HREF=

Stocks Ascend as Oil Eases and Techs Gain


MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- 3Com Corp. posted a narrower net loss in its latest quarter amid a sharp drop in operating expenses. For the fiscal first quarter ended Aug. 27, the maker of computer-networking equipment

3Com posts narrower loss


Standard  amp; Poor #39;s Equity Research raised the price target on Nvidia (nasdaq: NVDA - news - people ) after the company announced it was jointly developing a custom graphics processing unit with Sony (nyse: SNE - news - people ).

Nvidia Leaps To PlayStation Platform From Xbox


Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday that higher oil prices have had a  quot;noticeable quot; affect on the US economy this year but are not likely to cause serious damage unless they move significantly higher.

Greenspan Minimizes Impact of Costly Oil


By ELAINE KURTENBACH    SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- Chinese astronauts are in the final stages of preparing for a manned space mission that will orbit the globe 14 times before returning to Earth, a state-run newspaper reported Thursday.    The launch, expected sometime this month, will initially send a manned craft, the Shenzhou 5, into an oval orbit that at its closest will be 125 miles from Earth, the Liberation Daily reported, citing

China Begins Countdown for Next Manned Space Flight


The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold following the latest meeting of the its Monetary Policy Committee.

Bank set to keep UK rates on hold


Bangkok, Sept 27.(PTI): Thailand today announced that a 32-year-old woman is suffering from Avian Flu, the second confirmed human case of the disease since the latest outbreak started in July.

Thailand confirms second case of bird flu


AP - TCU helped change the Bowl Championship Series, even though its season ended at home. The Horned Frogs won their first 10 games last season, and reached sixth in the BCS standings, the highest ranking for a team not in one of the BCS conferences. A loss at Southern Miss ended TCU's bid of becoming the first BCS outsider to break into a big-money bowl game. That also cost the Frogs the Conference USA title and sent them to the inaugural Fort Worth Bowl.

TCU, Louisville Try to Leave C-USA Champs (AP)


Lennar Corp., the No. 3 US homebuilder by stock market value, said fiscal third-quarter profit rose 12 percent, higher than analysts estimated.

Lennar #39;s 3rd-Qtr Profit Rises 12, Boosts Estimates (Update1)


BT is lifting distance limits on broadband enabled exchanges, so that 1m more can get high-speed net.

Million more in broadband's reach


CARACAS - A huge fire ripped through more than 16 floors of Venezuela #39;s highest tower, in a Caracas complex housing dozens of Government ministries and state agencies, but there were no casualties, officials said.

Fire races through 16 floors


Frank Stronach #39;s MI Developments Inc. will likely sweeten its \$286-million (US) bid to buy out racetrack operator Magna Entertainment Corp.

Analyst sees sweetened bid for MEC


According to those who were there, an almost palpable tension hung in the air at that Twickenham press conference on Friday, as Sir Clive Woodward delivered his withering denunciation of English rugby by way of a parting speech from his job as national

Its time for the men in white coats, Sir Clive


Costs tied to the country's controversial biometric ID card plan will cause the price of new passports to soar.

ID cards to double U.K. passport fees


Reuters - Oracle Corp.  on Thursday\said it had again extended its  #36;7.7 billion tender offer for\all of the common stock of rival business software maker\PeopleSoft Inc. , though it did not change the terms of\its hostile takeover proposal.

Oracle Extends PeopleSoft Offer (Reuters)


Arsene Wenger has pledged to remain Arsenal manager as long as he is able to continue the work he is doing now. Wenger has signed a three-year extension to his current deal that will keep him with the London outfit until 2008.

WENGER GUNNING FOR MORE GLORY


BESLAN, Russia - Armed militants with explosives strapped to their bodies stormed a Russian school in a region bordering Chechnya on Wednesday, corralling hundreds of hostages - many of them children - into a gymnasium and threatening to blow up the building if surrounding Russian troops attacked.    Casualty reports varied widely...

Official: 16 Killed in Russian Crisis


SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo just bought the most expensive jukebox ever. But the price was anything but a few quarters. Yahoo bought online jukebox provider Musicmatch.

Yahoo buys MusicMatch


LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world #39;s largest luxury-goods company, agreed to buy Scotland #39;s Glenmorangie Plc for 300 million pounds (\$545 million) to add the company #39;s malt whisky to its stable of brands.

LVMH #39;s Moet Hennessy to Buy Scotland #39;s Glenmorangie (Update2)


November 16, 2004 - VU Games sends word that Half-Life 2 is now officially in stores: Why is the first minute of Tuesday, November 16th so newsworthy?

Half-Life 2 In Stores Now


Carlos Delgado homered and drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays handed the Baltimore Orioles their fifth straight loss, 10-4, on Saturday.

Blue Jays Drub O's


Two adults and a three-year-old girl have been pulled out alive after 11 days buried under a collapsed two-storey building in the Philippines #39; storm-hit town of Real, the local military commander said.

Three survive 11 days under collapsed building


Billerica won two coin flips on Thanksgiving in Chelmsford. Neither, however, brought the team a postseason berth.

Billerica tossed aside in OT


as far as ugly incidents -t a 2004 Olympics that had opened with such anxiety. Until Sunday night. A defrocked Irish

Incident mars marathon


We interrupt the worldwide iPod love-fest to complain a bit. Hey Apple, WTF, the very useful app iPod Download made our iPod 10 times better, we were finally able to easily get music off our iPod, but

iTunes 4.7 disables iPod Download application


Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman combined to fire a 10-under-par 62 and join Steve Flesch and Justin Leonard at the head of the Franklin Templeton Shootout leaderboard.

KUEHNE AND SLUMAN MAKE FORWARD MOVE


The Bush administration on Tuesday upheld the imposition of penalty tariffs on shrimp imports from China and Vietnam, handing a victory to beleaguered US shrimp producers.

US upholds tariffs on shrimp imports


Hewlett-Packard will use this week #39;s Software Universe conference in Madrid to announce a revamp of its Openview enterprise systems management software.

HP updates Openview to meet business needs


Montreal could be forced to pull out of hosting next year #39;s world championships if help with funding is not forthcoming, according to the chief executive of the organizing committee.

Montreal Might to Lose 2005 World Championships


AP - Defending champion France took a 2-0 lead over Spain in the Fed Cup semifinals Wednesday behind singles victories by Nathalie Dechy and Tatiana Golovin.

France Leads Spain 2-0 in Fed Cup Semis (AP)


MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Property Fund said on  Friday it intended to go ahead with an auction of oil major  YUKOS' main unit Yuganskneftegaz despite a U.S. court decision  to freeze the state-imposed sale.

Property Fund Says to Hold YUKOS Auction


Turkey Thursday gained in Paris the support of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for its bid for the European Union (EU).

Turkey gains OECD #39;s support for its bid for EU


Nintendo believes that when it comes to video games, your fingers want to touch as much as twitch and that two really is better than one.

Nintendo #39;s new portable DS a big change from Game Boy


AP - The Americans have run out of explanations, but not excuses.

Sportsview: Attitude Change May Help U.S. (AP)


European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels for two days of talks on issues including Iraq, asylum and economic reform. The summit, which will be attended by the 25 national leaders, also provides the first

EU leaders hold talks on Iraq


Reuters - The worst typhoon to hit China in seven\years killed at least 164 people and another 24 were listed as\missing, Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.

China Typhoon Death Toll Rises to 164 (Reuters)


Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning following Wall Street #39;s weakness. The dollar was higher against the Japanese yen. The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues was down 15.

Update 3: Tokyo Stocks Fall; Dollar Up Against Yen


After taking risks at the start, using dry tyres in the wet, Fernando finished fourth behind Montoya, Raikkonen and Barrichello.

The Interlagos Race Report: Fernandos flawless performance


The Football Association have decided against charging David Beckham in relation to his controversial booking against Wales earlier this month.

No Charge For Beckham


TORONTO (Ticker) - The world will have to wait at least five more days to find out if there will be an NHL season. The league and the Players Association held a four-hour meeting Thursday, the first session

Players Association presents new proposal to NHL


BEIJING (Reuters) - Juan Carlos Ferrero showed glimpses of  his old form in thrashing American Justin Gimelstob 6-4, 6-1 to  reach the second round of the China Open on Wednesday.

Fit-Again Ferrero Wins at China Open


AP - Rasheed Marshall threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Chris Henry in overtime to lift No. 7 West Virginia to a 19-16 victory over No. 21 Maryland on Saturday.

West Virginia Edges Maryland 19-16 in OT (AP)


NEW YORK - Internet marketer DoubleClick Inc., which is suffering from pricing pressures from online advertisers, said it had hired Lazard Freres  amp; Co.

Internet ad firm Doubleclick mulls sale


A body resembling a Japanese hostage has been found in Iraq and will be flown to Kuwait or Qatar for identification, officials said on Saturday, after Tokyo refused a demand by his captors to pull out its troops.

Body Resembling Japanese Hostage Found in Iraq


KARACHI, Pakistan - Paramilitary police killed a suspected top al-Qaida operative Sunday in a four-hour gunbattle at a house in southern Pakistan that also led to the arrest of two other men, the information minister said.    Amjad Hussain Farooqi had been wanted for his alleged role in the kidnapping and beheading of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002 and two assassination attempts against President Gen...

Al-Qaida Suspect Killed in Pakistan Raid


AP - Right-hander Jon Lieber agreed to a  #36;21-million, three-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, rounding out a revamped starting rotation.

Lieber Agrees to 3-Year Deal With Phillies (AP)


WASHINGTON : Swedish superstar Annika Sorenstam, who surged past South Korean Grace Park to win the Samsung World Championship, has surpassed the two million-dollar mark in earnings for the fourth straight season.

Golf: Sorenstam surpasses two million dollars in season earnings


With less than 24 hours to go for the second cricket Test match between India and Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, cricket fever has gripped the city, literally.

Cricket fever grips Kollywood too


Anger, hope, and sadness pervaded at Boston-area Catholic churches yesterday, where parishioners staged more sit-ins at closing churches, prayed to

At churches, an 8th sit-in begins amid hope, closing


NEW YORK, Nov 23 (AFP) - Wall Street shares slid on Tuesday as oil prices surged higher and investors sensed weaknesses in the technology sector.

US shares take a tumble on oil prices


AP - Shares of furniture maker and retailer La-Z-Boy Inc. fell nearly 13 percent Thursday after the company lowered its second-quarter outlook on rising raw material costs.

La-Z-Boy Shares Tumble on Lowered Outlook (AP)


Iran said yesterday that demands from the UN atomic watchdog to freeze all uranium enrichment work that can be used for nuclear weapons were  quot;illegal, quot; but left open the possibility it was ready to negotiate on the issue.

Iran dismisses UN watchdog #39;s demands as illegal #39;


Thousands of Antarctic penguin chicks could starve after being cut off by a giant iceberg, officials say.

Penguins face starvation threat


Credit Suisse will on Monday announce a wide restructuring that will integrate its volatile Credit Suisse First Boston investment banking operation much more closely into the parent

Credit Suisse to unveil revamp


One Palestinian was killed by the Israeli forces and a woman settler in a Palestinian attack. News reports quoted Israeli military sources as saying that the Israeli occupation forces killed one Palestinian

Occupation forces invade Balatah camp


LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler said it raised  more than \$900 million by selling its 10.5 percent stake in  Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. on Monday, a remnant of its dented  ambitions to build a global carmaking empire.

Daimler Nets \$900 Mln Via Hyundai Sale


Investors discounted another technology profit warning and focused instead on positive outlooks for third- and fourth-quarter earnings.

Stocks Slightly Higher as Profit Worries Ease


The Cobh athlete recorded a time of 16 minutes and 20.90 seconds - over one and half minutes slower than her run in Australia - to finish in 14th position.

Sorry Sonia trails in last


Cycling legend Eddie Merckx will be the guest of Israel Triathlon Championship in December. Merckx, a five-time winner of the Tour de France and four-time world champion, who is considered by many as the greatest

Sport Shorts


A Houston jury has reached a verdict Wednesday in the conspiracy and fraud trial of six defendants connected to a sham deal to illicitly boost Enron Corp.

Jury reaches verdict in Enron-Merrill trial


Reuters - Toronto Dominion Bank (TD.TO), Canada's\second-biggest by assets, said on Thursday it would acquire a\majority stake of U.S.-based Banknorth Group Inc. (BNK.N),\while also boosting its dividend and reporting a 17-percent\rise in profits.

TD Buys U.S. Retail Bank, Ups Dividend (Reuters)


The Giants defense has thought about little else except Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick this week.

Giants Are Wary of Vick, on the Ground or in the Air


A new crew will be sent to the International Space Station next month, even though there are concerns about adequate oxygen and other supplies.

New Crew to Leave for Space Station on Oct. 11, NASA Says


AP - Microsoft Corp. plans a Dec. 1 release for the latest version of its server software that aims to give companies more secure instant messaging and other corporate communications tools.

Microsoft to Release Communication Server (AP)


Saboteurs blew up a domestic oil pipeline in northern Iraq on Tuesday, sending plumes of smoke leaping into the sky and forcing technicians to shut it down, officials said.

Saboteurs blow up pipeline in north Iraq


Electric motor maker AO Smith Corp. lowered its third-quarter and full-year earnings estimates Monday, citing increased costs for raw materials and freight.

AO Smith Lowers 3Q, Year Outlook


The Tampa Bay Lightning were supposed to raise their Stanley Cup championship banner this week to kick off the new season. Instead, the arena that rocked during the finals in June will be dark because of a labor dispute that shows no sign of ending soon.

NHL set to miss opening night


NEW YORK Oct. 8, 2004 - US stocks are seen higher at the open Friday although the release of non-farm payroll data due later will most likely dictate overall sentiment and direction.

Stocks to Open Up Ahead of Payroll Data


Six nations planning to build the world's biggest nuclear fusion reactor fail to agree where to site the facility.

Fusion reactor decision stalled


Lance Armstrong is unsure whether he will ride in next summer's Tour de France, saying he'd like to compete in other races. Armstrong, who won a record sixth straight Tour de France this year, said in yesterday's edition of L'Equipe that it is  quot;time to move on to other things. quot; He had been somewhat evasive about whether he would return ...

Armstrong may skip next Tour