Novell has announced its latest Linux offering for desktop computers. Christened the Novell Linux Desktop 9, the software will be the first  quot;Novell branded quot; Linux desktop offering supplied by the company following

Novell Launches its First Branded Linux Desktop 9


AP - On his souvenir bobblehead night, Zydrunas Ilgauskas shook Gund Arena and the Phoenix Suns. Cleveland's 7-foot-3 center drained three long jumpers, including a tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Cavaliers rallied for a 114-109 overtime win against Phoenix on Wednesday night, the Suns' first loss this season.

Cavs Rally Past Suns 114-109 in Overtime (AP)


DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - U.N Secretary General Kofi Annan  urged leaders of Africa's resource-rich but blood-soaked Great  Lakes region on Friday to implement a peace plan that could  herald a

Annan Sees Hope for Great Lakes Peace


Microsoft Trims the Fat on Longhorn \\On Friday Microsoft announced that it would not be shipping WinFS with its next-generation operating system Longhorn. This announcement can be viewed as either good or bad news. Good in the sense that Longhorn, for the first time has an official release date and ...

Microsoft Trims the Fat on Longhorn


Blue Dart Express Ltd. said on Monday that the Indian promoters and Newfields Holdings Ltd. have decided to sell their shares, collectively constituting 68.

Promoters, Newfields sell 98.2 in Blue Dart to DHL


Company says Triad provides modules for behavior scoring, Champion-Challenger strategy testing, and authorizations, credit limit and delinquent collections management.

Standard Bank aims to improve card risk management


After nearly six months of beta testing, Microsoft #39;s Office Live Communications Server 2005 is ready for prime time. The next iteration of Redmond #39;s enterprise instant messaging product was released to manufacturers

Microsoft #39;s Biz IM Server Goes Gold


AFP - An exhibition at Switzerland's cultural centre in Paris, which sheds the more common image of orderly Swiss society in favour of political rebellion and a vomiting actor, triggered an uproar in Switzerland.

Controversial Swiss culture show abroad sparks domestic storm (AFP)


Chico's may be a hot retailer, but its Labor Day weekend looks threatened.

Will Hurricane Frances Clip Retailers?


The Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, run by Harvard physician Dr. Donald Berwick, will try to save 100,000 patients from fatal medical errors and poor care in the next 18 months by persuading hospitals to improve in six areas.

Nonprofit launches plan to reduce medical errors


SAN FRANCISCO Today the idea of building a custom-designed workstation computer in Silicon Valley seems quaint. In both engineering and scientific markets, inexpensive off-the-shelf systems, coupled with the

PC maker bets on personal power


The Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 index reached its highest close since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks Thursday as stocks surged on the Federal Reserve #39;s upbeat assessment of the economy and a sharp drop in oil prices.

S amp;P scores post-9/11 high on Fed statement, lower oil


The 34-year-old decided to quit after being left out of the training squad for next month #39;s tour to New Zealand. He played 49 Tests and 189 one-day games, including the 1996 World Cup final when Sri Lanka beat Australia.

Sri Lanka keeper calls it a day


At a time when Iraqi insurgents are targeting local police officers and recruits for attack, the United States has raised by one-third -- to 135,000 -- the size of the Iraqi police force it says will be needed to help secure the country, according to information the administration has provided to Congress.

U.S. Says More Iraqi Police Are Needed as Attacks Continue


Kansas City #39;s Priest Holmes ran for two touchdowns and Trent Green passed for one Monday night in a 27-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL: Kansas City 27, Baltimore 24


AP - Sprint Corp.'s  #36;35 billion acquisition of Nextel Communications Inc. could challenge Cingular Wireless and Verizon Wireless for supremacy in a ruthlessly competitive business where prices are constantly dropping.

Sprint Nextel Would Be 3rd Largest Carrier (AP)


Mike Williams learned Thursday that the N.C.A.A. had denied his request for reinstatement because of questions concerning his academic eligibility and amateur status.

U.S.C.'s Star Receiver Will Not Be Reinstated


HOUSTON Oct 29, 2004 - The NASA turbojet notoriously known as the  quot;vomit comet quot; for its use in training astronauts for weightlessness made its final flight Friday.

#39;Weightless Wonder #39; Makes Final Flight


Bernie Ecclestone has launched a stinging attack on Silverstone #39;s owners after dumping the British Grand Prix from the Formula One calendar.

Ecclestone slams Silverstone


Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The Olympic diving competition came to a close Saturday night with the men #39;s 10-meter platform final, and China increased its medal take to nine with a gold and bronze medal.

China wins eighth and ninth diving medals


Mark Philippoussis #39;s miserable run of form continued on Monday with a 6-3 6-4 defeat by Czech Tomas Zib in the first round of the Japan Open.

Philippoussis misery continues with Tokyo exit


MUMBAI: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of the \$11.5-bn oil-to-fabrics conglomerate Reliance Industries, has finally broken his silence over the media speculation surrounding reported differences between him and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, the companys

Ownership clarification lifts prices of group companies by 5.5


Apple shares rose 4.9 percent on Monday after analysts said they expected the company to introduce a smaller, cheaper iPod in January.

Flash iPod rumours lift Apple stock


UnumProvident Corp. confirmed that the Massachusetts Division of Insurance will investigate the insurance company's practices of paying bonuses and other forms of compensation to brokers in exchange for their customers' business. UnumProvident is one of 10 insurers whose subsidiaries will undergo so-called  quot;market exams quot; by state regulators, following New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's revelations of bid-rigging and price-fixing. The ...

UnumProvident probe


Microsofts anti-piracy campaign is getting down to the nitty gritty of sticky labels that affix to PCs and software packaging. The company revealed today its cracking down on the illegal use of certificates

The sticky problem of software authenticity


(St. Louis-AP) Oct. 27, 2004 - Curse? What curse? The Boston Red Sox have lifted the Curse of the Bambino by completing a four-game sweep in the World Series, beating the St.

Red Sox win World Series with 3-0 win Weds. to sweep St. Louis


MIAMI (Reuters) - The former boss of Colombia's Cali  cocaine cartel was in a U.S. prison cell on Saturday after an  extradition that capped a 14-year investigation into his  multibillion dollar drug business.

Colombian Drug Kingpin in Miami Prison Cell


WAYNE, NJ --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 10, 2004 -- ECI Conferencing Services, the largest, privately-held full-service audio and web conferencing provider, today announced it has renewed its partnership contract

ECI Conferencing Services Renews WebEx Contract; Adds Enterprise <b>...</b>


As part of three-pronged, anti-piracy attack launched Tuesday, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) plans to release free software to help parents determine what movie and music titles their children have stored on a computer, along with any

Software Gives Parents Chance to Snoop


PEACE talks between the Sudanese government and rebel groups from the troubled region of Darfur have stalled. The talks, brokered by the African Union, are being held in Nigeria, are deadlocked over disarmament and other security issues.

Sudan talks stall on security issues


The Ford Motor Company #39;s decision to quit Formula 1 and sell its F1-related operations is a setback for the whole sport. It paints F1 in a negative light: Formula 1, Richard Parry-Jones said, was too expensive and was too slow to change.

The political implications of the Jaguar decision


Business software maker Hyperion Solutions Corp., of Sunnyvale, says it will give \$5,000 to every employee who buys a car that gets at least 45 miles per gallon.

Hyperion offers employees \$5,000 if they buy hybrid car


Business confidence in Germany, Europe #39;s largest economy, has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, over concerns at a strengthening euro.

German business confidence drops


With money pouring out of its jet engine exhausts, Delta Air Lines secured one union agreement, and worked toward another, which might yet allow the third largest airline delay or avoid bankruptcy.

Delta labors to avoid bankruptcy, makes some progress


The military has quietly become an industry leader in video-game design, creating games to train and even recruit the soldiers of the PlayStation generation. Will virtual boot camp make combat more real or more surreal?

The Making of an X Box Warrior


Harrison Frazar took some time off to rest and find a way to make golf fun again. For the second week in a row it paid off with a share of the first-round lead, though he had to share it with six others in the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas.

Frazar finds fun at top


TODAY AUTO RACING 4 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 qualifying at Avondale, Ariz., Speed Channel 5 p.m. -- NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Chevy Silverado 150 at Avondale, Ariz., Speed Channel PRO BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. -- Celtics vs. Indiana at the FleetCenter, FSN, WWZN (1510) 8 p.m. -- Houston at Memphis, ESPN 10:30 p.m. -- San Antonio at ...

This weekend on TV, radio


NEW YORK - The Mets made their pitch to Pedro Martinez. Now the attention shifts to the Boston Red Sox to see if the World Series champs are willing to up their bid.

Martinez Apparently Using Mets As Leverage to Up the Ante in <b>...</b>


Sri Lanka wicket-keeper/batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana announces his retirement from international cricket.

Cricket: Sri Lanka keeper quits


Even the chilly weather couldnt cool down Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova as she reached the semifinals of the Hansol Korea Open yesterday in Seoul in convincing fashion.

Sharapova Storms Into Semifinals


Islamabad, Oct. 10 (NNN): Two engineers have been abducted by armed persons in troubled South Waziristan Agency area of Pakistan. The Chinese engineers were going to the site of Gomal Zam Dam from their homes at Hathala.

2 Chinese Engineers Abducted In Pakistan


TIGER WOODS again showed the world he #39;s back in business by winning his own golf tournament, the Target World Challenge in California.

Tiger roars in again


Reuters - Oil prices rose modestly on Wednesday,\halting a three-day losing streak on profit-taking from record\highs near  #36;50 a barrel.

Oil Prices Halt Three-Day Losing Streak (Reuters)


South Africa #39;s Wayne Ferreira played the final ATP Tour singles match of his 15-year career on Wednesday, losing in the first-round of the US Open to former world No.

Ferreira looks to retirement after US Open loss


NewsFactor - The ultra-portable sector of the notebook industry over the last few years has become a showcase for the engineering prowess of the world's largest computer companies.

Product Review: IBM ThinkPad X40 (NewsFactor)


US and Iraqi forces recaptured police stations in the northern Iraqi town of Mosul yesterday as violence sweeping across the Sunni tribal areas claimed 20 more Iraqi lives.

US tightens its grip on Mosul


AP - Congress has passed and sent to the president a bill that would establish the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Oregon and Washington state.

Congress Approves Lewis and Clark Park (AP)


US House and Senate negotiators agreed to replace a \$50 billion tax break for US exporters ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization with a \$76.

House, Senate Agree to Cut Taxes, End Export Break (Update1)


Announced job cuts in the technology sector soared 60 in the third quarter to 54,701, the highest figure since the fourth quarter of 2003 (82,328).

Tech Job Cuts Leap 60


Reuters - New applications for U.S. home loans\rose last week as refinancing activity accelerated amid\relatively flat 30-year mortgage rates, an industry group said\on Wednesday.

Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week (Reuters)


AP - The majors over, Ernie Els got a consolation prize Sunday by capturing his first World Golf Championship. Els outlasted Thomas Bjorn in a brilliantly played duel at Mount Juliet, making a 6-foot birdie on the 17th hole for a cushion he desperately needed and closing with a 3-under 69 to win the American Express Championship by one shot.

Els Sweats Out American Express Victory (AP)


For all the other criticism inspired by the Bowl Championship Series, its focus on the past has been its biggest flaw.

The B.C.S.: What Does Excellence Have to Do With It?


Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank, may eliminate hundreds of jobs at its securities unit to lower costs that are among the highest on Wall Street, people familiar with the matter said.

CSFB May Cut Jobs as Costs Outstrip Goldman, Lehman (Update1)


ZDNet #39;s survey of IT professionals in August kept Wired  amp; Wireless on top for the 18th month in a row. AT amp;T will cut about 7,000 jobs and reduce the value of its assets by \$11.

AT amp;T to cut about 7,000 jobs


AP - About 1,000 people gathered downtown Sunday, many with their mouths covered by yellow stickers reading

1,000 Protesters Oppose Mubarak in Cairo (AP)


Rosedale is asystem-on-chip processor designed for networking gear that will wirelessly connect end users' homes or offices with a WiMax-based broadband network.

Intel's Rosedale chip brings WiMax closer


A handful of people, mostly elderly, are so good at working out when someone is truthful that experts yesterday called them the  quot;wizards quot; of lie detection.

#39;Wizards #39; can spot a liar instantly


Federal regulators raised the possibility of a management shake-up at Fannie Mae to clean up its culture and finances.

Overseer Says Fannie Mae May Be Due For Shake-Up


Winners of 16 games in a row, including last year #39;s post-season run to a Super Bowl title, the New England Patriots visit the Arizona Cardinals as overwhelming favourites on Sunday in an interconference match-up.

CARDINALS FACE TOUGH MATCH


EEye Digital Security has uncovered new security holes affecting a wide range of RealNetworks #39; media players, the latest desktop-based bugs set to worry IT managers.

Security Flaws Found in RealPlayer


Paul Hamm of the USA celebrates with his coach after scoring a 9.837 in the horizontal bar to claim victory in the men #39;s artistic gymnastics individual competition on August 18, 2004, during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at the Olympic Sports ...

Moments of unforgettable Olympics


Reuters - Gap Inc. (GPS.N), the largest U.S.\specialty apparel retailer, on Thursday reported a slight\decline in quarterly profit, meeting lowered forecasts, after\summer clearance sales drew surprisingly small crowds.

Gap Profit Off, Sees More Store Closings (Reuters)


Israeli Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu lifts his threat to resign over the Gaza withdrawal plan.

Netanyahu lifts threat to resign


Reuters - Leaders of an Afghan militant group\holding three U.N. workers hostage met on Friday to decide\whether to kill them or extend a deadline for authorities to\meet their demands, a member of the leadership council said.

Afghan Kidnappers Meet on Fate of U.N. Hostages (Reuters)


Internet cafes that fail to enforce the strict rules governing their use are being shut down by the government. Also: Companies worry that the spyware buck will stop with them   hellip;.  High-tech outsourcing to India continues    hellip;. and more.

China Cracks Down on I-Cafes


XP-based tablets have gotten a lukewarm reception so far. But Microsoft hopes to tempt consumers with improved features.

Will XP update give tablets a boost?


KUWAIT CITY -- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld expressed hope yesterday, but did not explicitly predict, that US troops would be out of Iraq by the end of President Bush's second term.

Rumsfeld hopeful of troop exit by '08


Three banks are on the verge of winning a High Court case that could have profound implications for the future of Formula One. The banks appear to have successfully challenged the right of

Behind the lines in battle for F1


Australian soft drink bottler Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. has launched a friendly Aust. \$500 million (\$382 million) bid for SPC Ardmona Ltd.

Coke bottler targets canned fruit


French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy is due to be made head of President Chirac's governing party.

Sarkozy to take over Chirac party


The company that makes a popular battery operated vacuum cleaner has announced a voluntary recall of the product. Procter and Gamble says their Sweep-Vac by Swiffer could overheat and possibly catch fire.

Swiffer Sweep-Vac Recalled


World number one Vijay Singh has moved to within striking distance of joint third-round leaders Tom Lehman and Briny Baird at the Funai Classic.

Singh makes his charge in Florida


VATICAN CITY, DEC. 8, 2004 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II expressed his closeness to Iraqi Catholics shaken by two new terrorist attacks which destroyed an Armenian-Catholic church and the Chaldean bishop #39;s palace in Mosul.

Papal Solidarity Offered for Iraqi Catholics After New Attacks


BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Guerrillas tried to assassinate  Baghdad's governor on Tuesday, opening fire on his convoy and  then detonating a bomb in a van parked by the roadside, police  and government officials said.

Roadside Bomb Targets Baghdad Governor, 1 Killed


AP - Former Washington coach Rick Neuheisel was cleared of wrongdoing by the NCAA Wednesday for gambling in a college basketball pool, but the university had its probation extended two years.

NCAA Clears Rick Neuheisel of Wrongdoing (AP)


With the Bundesliga tightening at the top of the table, a resurgent Schalke 04 will take on a flagging VfB Stuttgart on Saturday. VfL Wolfsburg will try to fend off both teams as the league leader hosts Mainz 05.

Schalke, Stuttgart Aim to Topple Wolfsburg


AP - Jeromy Burnitz hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning to overshadow Barry Bonds' 698th homer and lift the Colorado Rockies to an 8-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Rockies Edge Giants; Bonds Hits No. 698 (AP)


Bank of Montreal, Canada #39;s fifth largest bank, said Wednesday it plans to buy privately held Mercantile Bancorp Inc., as well as the stock of Lake Commercial Corp.

Bank of Montreal to expand Harris


The Irish Republican Army declared yesterday that it is willing to get rid of all its weapons this month - but only if Protestants drop their demands for photographic proof.

IRA links destruction of weapons to demand


A report from technology research and analysis firm Gartner, Inc. reveals that while the installed base of personal computers running the Linux operating systems

TMO Reports - Study: Linux Use Growing, But So is Windows Piracy


Reuters - Mexican cement company Cemex said on\Monday it had spent about 432 million pounds ( #36;780 million)\buying an 18.8 percent stake in RMC Group  as part of\its planned takeover of its British rival.

Cemex Buys 18.8 Percent Stake in RMC (Reuters)


Lee Suggs has been cleared to practice beginning Wednesday after missing the last two games with a neck injury. Coach Butch Davis said a report on ESPN speculating Suggs has stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal column, is untrue.

Davis dismisses report


The Yankees reserved a spot in October for the 10th year in a row, assuring themselves of no worse than a wild card.

Yanks Qualify, and Elvis Has Left for Boston


Minnesota Wild right winger Sergei Zholtok of Latvia, rigth, battles for the puck ahead of Colorado Avalanche left winger Eric Messier, left, in the first period of game 7 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series in Denver in this April 22, 2003

Former Predators Center Zholtok Dies


Airborne endotoxins hundreds of times higher in smoky environments    HealthDayNews -- Smoke-filled rooms may contain levels of endotoxins dozens or hundreds of times greater than smoke-free rooms, says a study by researchers at Lund University in Sweden.     Endotoxins are poisonous airborne substances produced by bacteria...

Smokers Fill Rooms With Toxins, Study Finds


Whitney Tilson demonstrates how to beef up your portfolio and beat the market.

Gaining an Investment Edge


LONDON, November 1 (newratings.com) - The Russian oil giant, Yukos Oil (YUSA.FSE), has been asked for additional back-tax payments of more than \$10 billion, increasing the company #39;s total tax liabilities to above \$17.

Yukos faces new tax claims; total bill above \$17.6 bn


AP - Sensuous, intellectual woman, 5'3, adventurous, pretty and open, seeks a life partner who is sexy, highly intelligent and cheerful. How old is this woman? In her early 60s. That's the profile Mary Bellis Waller, now 64, posted on two Internet dating sites during her search for a companion. Waller was a pioneer of online dating among people her age, and thousands of others age 60 and older are also turning to the Internet to find romance.

Older People Turn to Internet to Find Love (AP)


A delegation of prominent British Muslims was expected in Baghdad today as frantic last-ditch efforts to save the life of Ken Bigley, the 62-year-old engineer seized by Islamic militants in the city 10 days ago, reached a climax.

Muslim leaders fly to Iraq to plead for Bigley #39;s life


Treasury Secretary John Snow, in Florida for the fifth time this year, rebuffed suggestions on Wednesday he was using taxpayer dollars to fund trips to hotly contested electoral states.

Snow Denies 5th Florida Trip Is for Bush Campaign


SYDNEY (Reuters) - The trial of seven Pitcairn Island men,  descendants of the 18th century Bounty mutineers, began  Wednesday with the mayor the first to face charges of rape and  underage sex, pool reports said.

Pitcairn Mayor 'Led Rape' on Island - Prosecutor


Two goals in two minutes from Cameroon international Samuel Eto #39;o formed the backbone of a 3-1 win for Barcelona away at Real Mallorca in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday.

Barcelona beat Real Mallorca


CLEVELAND -- Two northeast Ohio cities have made the list of most dangerous cities for different reasons. The city of Cleveland has been ranked the 20th most dangerous city in the country.

2 Local Cities Make List Of Most Dangerous Cities


Companies love to give away prizes, but that doesn't make them winners.

The Costly Flip Side of Free


But as soon as Mayor Thomas M. Menino #39;s staff announced that the crowd at Saturday #39;s Red Sox  #39; #39;rolling rally quot; celebration totaled 3.2 million people

Crowd size could be in the eye of beholder


The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region #39;s First Summit of Heads of State and Government started yesterday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with calls for regional leaders to work together towards peace and stability in the region.

Great Lakes Talks in Dar


At least five suspected terrorists, with alleged links to al Qaeda, have been arrested in Pakistan. It is claimed they had been plotting to launch suicide attacks on government leaders and the US Embassy.

Pakistan in  #39;al-Qaeda #39; arrests


Tommy Hilfiger is the latest exec to get a reality show. Will it help company sales?

Can Tommy Cut It?


A MAJOR Sunni political party has quit the interim Iraqi Government in protest over the US assault on the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, the party #39;s leader said yesterday.

Sunnis quit Iraq government


Shell script disables Mac OS X's built-in firewall, steals personal information and can destroy data.

Mac users face rare threat


AP - Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards said Monday the Bush administration's military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan have alienated allies and increased the threat from terrorism instead of reducing it.

Edwards Accuses Bush of Failed Leadership (AP)


St. Louis Cardinals #39; Albert Pujols hits a two-run homer in the first inning to tie the game against the Houston Astros during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium in St.

Astros, Cardinals Tied 4-4 After Five


For the second time in 10 years, the National Hockey League has closed its doors. In 1994, we were a nation unprepared -- how do you fill the void of turning the TV on once or twice a winter for five minutes or so to watch a game? -- but, this time around, I'm taking a different tack:

No NHL? No NHL!!!


ATHENS -- Of the 10,000 athletes in the Athens Olympics, David Ford may be the only one who brought his own personal psychologist.  quot;Probably, quot; Roger Friesen said.

#39;Peg psychologist helps Ford focus


Reuters - Mobile phone maker Nokia raised its\third-quarter sales and earnings forecasts on Thursday on the\back of strong market demand, reversing a recent spate of grim\outlooks and sending its share price higher.

Nokia Raises Outlook, Shares Up (Reuters)


Reuters - Shares of auto parts retailer Pep\Boys-Manny, Moe   Jack  fell 10 percent on Thursday, a\day after it said earnings dropped 48 percent last quarter on\more struggles in its service operations, missing estimates.

Pep Boys Stock Down After Earnings Miss (Reuters)


Savings to be spent caressing customer companies, apparently

Freescale 1000-worker cull to cost \$65m


Barcelo Crestline Corp., a privately held McLean hotel company, said yesterday it plans to acquire a Missouri-based firm that is one of the country's largest independent owners and operators of hotels.

Barcelo Crestline to Acquire Missouri-Based Hotel Group


Software maker teams up with UNESCO to boost the number of languages in which its applications are offered.

Microsoft to spread software through U.N.


The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, refused on Monday to order a public inquiry into last week #39;s siege and massacre at a middle school in the southern town of Beslan

Angry Putin rejects public Beslan inquiry


Bob Murray, the chairman of Sunderland, is seeking to take full control of the football club after buying out fellow shareholder BSkyB.

Takeover offer for Sunderland FC


MCI Inc. reported Monday that it will take a \$3.5 billion non-cash charge in the third quarter to reflect the severe downturn in its consumer long-distance telephone business.\
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MCI to Take \$3.5 Billion Charge in 3rd Quarter


France and Germany are set for a new clash on industrial policy this week over a possible defence deal which would involve 23,000 jobs in the UK.

Defence talks add to French rift with Germany


TEHRAN, Iran - Iran on Sunday denounced as

Iran Denounces U.N. Demands As 'Illegal'


It changed the lifestyles of a generation but after a lingering death, the last rites have been sounded for the revolutionary VHS home video format.

Life-changing video format gets last rites


A magnetic resonance imaging test Monday revealed that Jets quarterback Chad Pennington had a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

Pennington May Be Out for a Month


Isiah Thomas #39; blueprint for building a team is to start with the backcourt and work his way forward. As vice president of the Toronto Raptors, Thomas #39; first significant move was to draft a guard, Damon Stoudamire.

Isiah points to backcourt in rebuilding Knicks


A Giants player was asked about the lack of pressure his team put on Lions quarterback Joey Harrington yesterday.  quot;Strahan didn #39;t get any pressure on the quarterback, quot; the player said after Detroit #39;s 28-13 victory at Giants Stadium.

Strahan gives bad reviews to Strahan


Long, long, long after the Argentineans were still on the floor -- shirts off, tears replacing the sweat on their bodies, celebrating in a manner the hated Americans would have

US BASKETBALL OUT OF GOLD MEDAL GAME


NEW YORK -- IBM Corp. agreed to a deal Wednesday that all but settles a case in which 140,000 workers claimed the computer giant #39;s pension plan discriminated against older workers.

IBM reaches settlement in pension suit


Tiny firm claims ownership of international e-commerce

Dell sued for alleged global sales patent abuse


announced in a statement that, in accordance with its previously stated intentions, it had voted against the proposed IAMGOLD merger.

Norilsk votes against IAMGOLD deal


NU Online News Service, Dec. 7, 9:53 am EDTTwo insurance carriers have announced that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has subpoenaed them for information about professional liability insurance for law firms.

Spitzer Probe Looks At Professional Liability


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of existing U.S. homes  unexpectedly surged 3.1 percent in September on low mortgage  rates, and would have been even brisker had hurricanes not hit  the south, a trade association said on Monday.

Existing Home Sales Surge in September


If USC was going to have an off day in special teams play, fans would be quick to predict it would be their third-year kicker as the culprit.

USC-UCLA Notebook: Killeen comes through in the clutch for the <b>...</b>


MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota senior center Janel McCarville broke her left hand at practice Thursday and is expected to miss four weeks.

Center likely out four weeks


ISTANBUL -- A suspected leader of a cell accused in deadly suicide attacks in Turkey boasted yesterday that he was an ''Al Qaeda warrior quot; and warned in court of future attacks if Turkey continues to support the United States.

Turkey is warned of more attacks


A new simulated election game that lets you play campaign manager to a presidential candidate is both thrillingly and disturbingly similar to real-world politics. A review by Jason Silverman.

Campaign Game Mimics Real Life


CANBERRA, Australia -- Australia #39;s jobless rate fell to 5.3 percent last month, the lowest level for 27 years, the government said Thursday.

Australian jobless rate hits 27-year low


The Recording Industry Association of America filed the copyright infringement suits against 750 computer users across the country -- including 25 university students.

Recording industry sues another 750 computer users


Boston -- About 85 members of Hotel Workers Local 26 demonstrated Wednesday in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Boston to show support for locked-out workers in San Francisco.

6 arrested in Boston protesting SF lockout


An automotive fad of the 1970s, customized vans, might be the next big thing coming out of Detroit.

Bringing back conversion vans


Falling prices for 10-Gbps Ethernet switches may spur a new round of network upgrades by businesses looking to provide more speed for bandwidth-hungry applications.

Switches Drive Down Prices For 10-Gbps Ethernet


NewsFactor - Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is working on the development of a product to remove adware and malicious software from PCs, Bill Gates told a meeting of technologists in Silicon Valley.

Gates: Microsoft To Target Malware (NewsFactor)


Japanese Grand Prix was under threat from the Super Typhoon Ma-On. So much so that the qualifying had to be cancelled on Saturday.

Japanese Grand Prix moves on to Sunday


A Bethesda company owned by Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. is the subject of an investigation  into whether the firm's software will give the two media giants a monopoly in copyright protection. <FONT face=

E.U. Firm Probes Area Firm's  Ownership


Leading open source vendor Red Hat said it will acquire certain security-related assets of Netscape Security Solutions from America Online for US\$25 million.

Red Hat To Get Netscape Security Assets for \$25 Million


In their attempt to stop the Patriots #39; pursuit of perfection - which has reached 21 straight victories, including six to start the season - the Jets were imperfect.

IMPERFECTION WON #39;T BEAT PERFECTION


For six years, iMacs have set the standard for the PC industry with eye-popping designs, clever utilization of space and leaps forward in usability. Lately, though, Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) seems to be making more waves with iPod music players than its venerable consumer PCs.

REVIEW: Apple's New IMac G5 Short on Extras


Talks about the embattled British grand prix are back on, BRDC chief executive Alex Hooton has revealed. A few days ago, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he had called off all negotiations in deference to a new and wealthy long-term grand prix host.

Brit GP talks  #39;back on


Lahore, Oct. 11 (NNN): At least four people, including a 13-year-old boy, has been killed in an explosion at a mosque used by Shia Muslims in Lahore.

4 Shias Killed In Pakistan Mosque Blast


Cisco Systems has released a suite of new Cisco Catalyst switching products and services specifically designed and priced for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Cisco Extends Catalyst Switching Products for SMBs


MOJAVE, California -- Nobody can claim that Burt Rutan, the innovative aerospace designer, doesn #39;t have his head in the cloudsand his eyes focused on the stars.

Burt Rutan: Building  #39;Tomorrowland #39; One Launch at a Time


Russia #39;s Buvaysa Saytiev has confirmed his status as an all-time wrestling great by winning a second Olympic gold medal, eight years after his first victory in Atlanta.

Sensational Saytiev wrestles back to the top


Former Clearwater Central Catholic star quarterback Jay Davis hasn #39;t had the smoothest of transitions taking over for Philip Rivers at North Carolina State.

Davis finds it #39;s tough to replace Rivers


TAIPEI - China is likely to have 800 ballistic missiles targeting Taiwan before the end of 2006, Taipei #39;s defence minister said yesterday as he pressed the case for an US\$18-billion (\$30.

China will target 800 missiles at us, says Taiwan


SEATTLE (Reuters) - Got an iPod during the holidays?  Chances are, you're already shopping for the perfect case or  eyeing a new kit to plug your portable digital music player  into a car stereo system, while browsing the plethora of other  accessories available for Apple Computer Inc.'s <A HREF=

PluggedIn: Beyond the iPod, Accessories Are Hot Items


Russian military forces have struck back at Chechen rebels who attacked a police station in Grozny, and arrested seven men. Ilya Shabalkin, the spokesman for Russian forces in

Chechen police seize 7 rebels


BAGHDAD -- British troops and armory rolled north from Basra yesterday to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up US troops for an expected attack on the rebel-held city of Fallujah.

British troops in Iraq begin redeployment


By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- While U.S. health officials say it's too soon to predict the severity of the coming flu season, unofficial accounts indicate it could be relatively harsh...

Early Forecast: Flu Season Could be Harsh


Higher than the Eiffel Tower, the Millau bridge is a triumph of engineering and imagination.

Above the Clouds, the French Glimpse the Old Grandeur


Michael Ovitz initially wanted a signing bonus of \$50 million to join Walt Disney Co. as its president in 1995, a compensation expert who advised Disney during negotiations with Ovitz testified Tuesday.

Witness: Ovitz Wanted Signing Bonus as Disney President


Enron Corp. (ENRNQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said a joint venture of Southern Union Co. (SUG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and a General Electric Co.

Joint Venture Wins Enron Pipeline Auction


Newmont Mining Corporation, the world's biggest gold producer, has been trailed by allegations of pollution.

Spurred by Illness, Indonesians Lash Out at U.S. Mining Giant


Personal Internet Communicator is geared toward families in so-called emerging markets, such as China and India.

AMD offering blueprint for \$185 PC


BAGHDAD: At least 24 people, including eight US Marines, were killed in Iraq suicide bombing and fighting. An al-Qaeda-linked suicide bomber blew up his vehicle on Monday near cars waiting to enter the Green

Eight US Marines among 24 killed in Iraq


NewsFactor - Sprint is launching a set of services designed to help businesses get a better grip on the array of wireless devices and applications that enterprises are rolling out with increased frequency.

Sprint Targets Businesses with Wireless Management Services (NewsFactor)


HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Thursday approved Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. #39;s (0013.HK) application for a US\$2 billion initial public offering of its non-third-generation

UPDATE: HK Hutchison Gears Up For \$2B HK, US Telecom IPO


An extremely rare Hawaiian bird has died in captivity, possibly marking the extinction of its species only 31 years after it was first discovered.

Rare bird falls to avian malaria


roundup Plus: Blizzard wins online game suit...CA adds utility-like mainframe pricing, expects...Salesforce.com reports subscriber surge.

Briefly: Novell to release Open Enterprise Server


TechWeb - Virgin Group Ltd. on Monday launched its online music store, pitting the retailer best known for its music  quot;megastores quot; with tech companies such as Apple Computer Inc., which operates the most popular digital music service.

Virgin Enters Online Music Business (TechWeb)


Google might close the bidding in its auction-style initial public offering late Tuesday, moving it one step away from becoming a publicly traded company.

Google Says It's Set to End Stock Auction


CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - The two crew on the international space station need to cut back on calories for the next two weeks because of dwindling food supplies.

Bare cupboards force space station crew to diet


LeBron James scores 24 points and the Cavaliers limit the Wizards to 33 percent shooting as Cleveland handles the Wizards easily, 105-74, on Saturday afternoon.

Cavs Bury Wizards


AFP - Lawyers defending suspects in an alleged coup attempt to topple Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir's Islamist government said that they still had not been allowed to see their clients.

Sudan 'coup plotters' lawyers say still no accesss to accused (AFP)


AP - Iranian hard-liners on Tuesday criticized a nuclear deal reached with European nations, saying Iran gained nothing in return for suspending the nuclear enrichment process.

Iranian Hard-Liners Criticize Nuclear Deal (AP)


JAKARTA, Indonesia -- An Islamic cleric believed to lead a terrorist group linked to Al Qaeda was charged yesterday with ordering a deadly attack on an Indonesian hotel last year -- a legal move that is expected to please the United States, which has long demanded action against Abu Bakar Bashir.

Cleric charged with ordering attack on Indonesian hotel


A filmmaker who was the great-grandnephew of the painter Vincent Van Gogh was shot and stabbed to death on an Amsterdam street Tuesday after receiving death threats over a movie he made criticizing the treatment of women under Islam.

Filmmaker Who Criticized Islam Slain


LAS VEGAS, United States : Danny Williams wants to be remembered for more than just his shock victory over Mike Tyson and hopes to do so by completing a remarkable reversal of fortunes if he wins the world heavyweight title on Saturday.

Boxing: Williams insists he is better than Tyson display


ISLAMABAD : Pakistan said on Monday that Kashmiri leaderships desire to hold talks with Islamabad should be respected. Pakistan said on Monday that Kashmiri leaderships desire to hold talks with Islamabad should be respected.

Pakistan wants respect to Kashmiri leaderships desire to hold <b>...</b>


North Korea poses a serious challenge #39; #39; to United Nations efforts to control the spread of nuclear weapons, said Mohamed ElBaradei, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

North Korea Poses Serious Challenge, #39; IAEA #39;s ElBaradei Says


Virginia's roaring 4-0 start has earned notice nationally. Yet the Cavaliers are well aware that they haven't really accomplished anything yet.

Expecting More


Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority.

Mac users face rare virus


CHARLES Clarke, the education secretary, broke with government protocol yesterday to condemn the Prince of Wales for claiming that modern education wrongly encouraged people to think they could rise above their station.

Clarke criticises princes views on education


THE SIGHT OF Martin ONeill parading Neil Lennon in front of the Celtic end at Ibrox, like some sort of prizefighter, sealed the verdict.

Old rivals hit a new low


LONDON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan  Greenspan's testimony on Capitol Hill midweek will be the main  draw for global financial markets this week in the absence of  significant data either side of the Atlantic, analysts said.

Greenspan Takes Center Stage This Week


IBM has unveiled virtual resources to help business partners more quickly build and deploy on-demand business applications tailored to customer requirements across all vertical industries.

IBM expands virtual resources for business partners


AFP - Chinese police have detained a man who they say murdered eight teenagers and injured four others in a school dormitory overnight, state press said.

Man detained after eight teenagers killed in China school knife attack (AFP)


IBM has successfully demonstrated a new technique for improving transistor performance that will help the company build smaller, more powerful chips in the next decade, company researchers said Monday.

IBM Triples Transistor Performance with Germanium


BEIJING - China said yesterday that a deadly strain of bird flu was found in pigs last year but denied that the animals had the disease this year.

China denies pigs have lethal strain this year


Manager Eric Wedge wanted to hear the sound of hammer on rock Monday night at Comerica Park. He wanted to know that the Indians #39; offense was making little ones out of big ones again.

Wedge hammers home importance of last games


The latest games aimed at helping the namesake character get laid,  Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude gets high marks for humor. But the game seems too repetitive for most players' tastes. By Lore Sjberg.

Leisure Suit Larry No Seducer


Demands by the United States and other wealthy nations to delay the phasing out of a pesticide that depletes the ozone layer threaten to unravel a key global environmental treaty, experts said on Thursday.

Rich States #39; Demands Threaten Environment Treaty


AFP - Recovery operations at a landslide in southwest China which left at least 23 dead and scores missing have resumed as nearby coal mines were shut for investigations into their possible role in the disaster.

Recovery operations resume at China landslide, at least 23 dead (AFP)


Foxboro, Mass. -- There have been prettier games in the streak, and certainly more meaningful ones. But among the hallmarks of the victories the Patriots have collected like so much pocket change over the

Hey 19 -- Pats can #39;t lose Team stumbles but sets NFL win mark


AP - U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova moved into the semifinals of the Wismilak International with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Angelique Widjaja on Friday.

Kuznetsova Moves Into Bali Semifinals (AP)


Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to change sales practices that helped it win roughly half of the soft-drink market in Europe. The agreement is part of a settlement of a long-running antitrust investigation by the European Union.

EU settles antitrust case with Coke


LONDON (Reuters) - A British man held at the Guantanamo Bay  prison camp in Cuba says he was shackled so long he wet himself  and was forced to clean up his own urine, the Guardian  newspaper reported on Saturday.

British Guantanamo Detainee Details Abuse Claims


Despite 30-degree temperatures and biting wind, Carl Williams was up at sunrise Thursday to prepare turkey legs, bratwurst, hamburgers and hot dogs on an outdoor grill in Detroit before the city #39;s annual Thanksgiving Day parade.

Thousands line streets for Thanksgiving parades, Midwest travelers <b>...</b>


AP - State lawmakers who reconfigured congressional maps to benefit one party over another have drawn themselves into a corner in some House districts.

House Redistricting Schemes Not Perfect (AP)


The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its intentions to conduct a major evaluation of its approach in dealing with safety concerns involving drugs, primarily those that are already marketed.

FDA TO CONDUCT IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF ITS DRUG SAFETY PROCEDURES


There was no debate that Vijay Singh was No. 1 in golf this year, but John Daly grabbed his share of the spotlight with his resurgence in play and popularity.

Singh No. 1, Daly comeback kid


AP - Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket goods dropped in August, largely weighed down by a sharp decline in demand for commercial airplanes.

Demand for Big-Ticket Goods Drops in Aug. (AP)


HOUSTON (Ticker) - Once again, Roger Federer of Switzerland got the better of Aussie Lleyton Hewitt. Federer, the top seed and world No.

Federer beats Hewitt at Masters Cup


ITunes finally launched in Canada on Thursday, bringing with it over 700,000 songs, exclusive tracks, celebrity playlists and multiple CD burning rights.

Apple finally launches Canadian ITunes service


MOSCOW, September 15 (Itar-Tass) -- Gazproms shares opened nine percent higher on Wednesday to reach 74 rubles apiece, as heavy buying continued on news of the forthcoming takeover of the oil company Rosneft and the early liberalization of the gas giant

Gazprom shares opened 9 percent higher Wed, heavy buying continues


washingtonpost.com - The Internet's biggest players are preparing for all-out war, adding new weapons to their arsenals in hopes that they can offer the best full suite of digital services to future Net users.

Clash of the Tech Titans (washingtonpost.com)


Cellphone users accustomed to using their phones to play computer games, listen to music, and take pictures now have something new to do with their wireless telephones: respond to magazine and outdoor advertisements.

A snap response


Reuters - U.S. shares were expected to open lower\on Wednesday after crude oil pushed to a fresh high overnight,\while Web search engine Google Inc. dented sentiment as it\slashed the price range on its initial public offering.\In a statement posted on its IPO Web site, Google said it had\cut the range on its IPO to  #36;85- #36;95 per share from  #36;108- #36;135\previously, a 26 percent reduction at the mid-point of the\range.

Wall Street Set to Open Down (Reuters)


TOKAMACHI, Japan (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake and  strong aftershocks rocked northern Japan, killing at least six  people, injuring more than 500 while knocking out power and  phone services and forcing thousands to evacuate, media said.

Strong Quake, Aftershocks Hit Japan; at Least 6 Dead


Oil prices hit a one month-high today as China showed no let-up in its demand and traders worried that U.S. inventories had drawn down heavily due to Hurricane Ivan.

Oil Hits \$47 as Supply Worries Linger


The video game  quot;Halo 2 quot; is considered a  quot;killer app quot; for Microsoft #39;s Xbox game console -- a piece of software popular enough to drive big sales of the underlying hardware.

Tool connects  #39;Halo #39; with ... Excel


Shock jock Howard Stern, a lightning rod for furors over broadcast standards, won #39;t have to take network heat much longer. The trash-mouthed provocateur is ditching over-the-air radio to claim his future in orbit: via satellite radio.

Stern #39;s broadcast, salary go sky-high


AP - Bothered more by the wind and her wrist wrap than her opponent, defending gold medalist Venus Williams overpowered Melinda Czink of Hungary 6-1, 6-2 in the opening match of the Athens Games' tennis tournament. Andy Roddick made his Olympic debut with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over Flavio Saretta of Brazil, swatting 12 aces and 16 service winners.

Roddick, Venus, Navratilova Win Openers (AP)


AP - It's 5 a.m. in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Most people are sleeping or rubbing their eyes as they get ready for work. Ric Glaub and his friends, however, have their game faces on.

Red Sox Fans Really Do Cover the Nation (AP)


FDI fell one-third in Central and Eastern European countries from 2002 to 2003. The  quot;skilled but relatively cheap workforce quot; in the eight new EU member countries did not pull in investment as strongly as expected

UNCTAD releases annual world investment report


AFP - A British man suffering from variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), the human form of mad cow disease is no longer terminal ill, thanks to an experimental medical treatment, his father said.

British sufferer of madcow disease no longer 'terminally ill': dad (AFP)


LAUREN JACKSON will start her quest for a first WNBA title in the United States this morning (AEST) with a heavy heart after saying farewell to her  quot;precious nan quot; 10 days ago from Seattle.

Jackson finds emotional rescue on court


The makers of the best-selling Grand Theft Auto games are

Hunt for Grand Theft Auto pirates


PHILADELPHIA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Shares of Mylan Laboratories Inc. (MYL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) surged more than 10 percent on Thursday after billionaire investor Carl Icahn got federal regulatory approval to buy up 11.9 percent of ...

Mylan shares spike on interest by Icahn


The choice of Antonio Salieri's long-forgotten opera

La Scala Is the Star at Its Own Reopening


TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has vowed not to pull out its troops in Iraq, despite reports that another of its national has been taken hostage.

Japan #39;s PM determined to face down Iraq hostage-takers


BAGSHOT, England -- England acting head coach Andy Robinson has insisted that he is the right man to take the world champions through to the 2007 World Cup.

I can handle top job says Robinson


MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The death toll from landslides and flash floods in the eastern Philippines reached 412 Wednesday, as emergency officials warned of a new storm system approaching.

More than 400 Filipinos dead as new storm nears


AP - As Philadelphia prepares to install monitoring cameras at some city intersections, officials say they're not worried about studies that suggest the surveillance may lead to more accidents.

Critics Cite Red Light Monitoring Risks (AP)


Cisco Systems Inc is to buy Perfigo Inc for \$74 million, adding an endpoint security policy enforcement system aimed at small and medium sized organizations to the developing portfolio of products under its Network Admission Control program.

Cisco adds to NAC framework with acquisition


Australia took the spoils but India took the credit on the last day of the Bangalore Test. Adam Gilchrist #39;s side took a step back in the final hour of play on the fourth evening and thereafter played poor cricket.

Wayward Warne delays Australia


Russia is trying to collect back taxes from wireless telecommunications company Vimpel.

Vimpel Is No VIP in Russia


Description: Trash pickups on the International Space Station ended nearly two years ago, when the Columbia disaster halted shuttle flights.

#39;Morning Edition #39; Returns: Making Space for Trash


SONY, the electronics and gaming giant, said its long-awaited PlayStation Portable (PSP), which can play movies, music and games, had virtually sold out on its home debut today.

Sony #39;s PSP nearly sells out on debut


AMR Corp. plans to furlough as many as 1,100 employees in Kansas City and St. Louis, according to published reports late Friday. Free!

Reports: AMR plans furloughs


Verizon Wireless and Nextel Communications today announced they have reached an agreement to resolve all of their legal disputes, including the contentious 800 MHz realignment that gives Nextel coveted 1.9 GHz spectrum.

Verizon, Nextel Reach Settlement


AP - UCLA guard Cedric Bozeman underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and will miss the season.

UCLA Guard Bozeman Undergoes Knee Surgery (AP)


Top world oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed on Sunday to maintain a cushion of spare supplies of up to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) to meet future demand growth.

Saudis vow to keep spare capacity


Kobe Bryant apologized to Shaquille O #39;Neal on television Wednesday and would like to do so again in person for telling Eagle County, Colo.

Bryant offers an apology to O #39;Neal


While attacks on U.S. soldiers remain fairly random and opportunistic, insurgent fighters are targeting places that Iraqis rely on for assistance, frustrating politicians, police and U.S. Army officers.

Attacks Sabotage Iraq Reconstruction


Reuters - The Major League Baseball\Players Association announced Tuesday it would work toward a\new agreement with owners for tougher steroid testing.

MLB Players Open to Changes in Steroids Testing (Reuters)


LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - The  longest-running and costliest public inquiry in British legal  history -- into Northern Ireland's so-called

N.Irish 'Bloody Sunday' Probe Enters Final Phase


Ralf Rangnick was named head coach of Schalke on Tuesday, taking over the German Bundesliga team from Jupp Heynkes, who was sacked two weeks ago.

Ralf Rangnick hired as Schalke coach


WASHINGTON -- The trade deficit jumped to the second-highest level in history as surging demand for foreign oil swamped a small gain in US exports, the government reported yesterday. America's trade gap with China hit a record high as retailers stocked up on cellphones, toys, and televisions in preparation for Christmas sales.

August trade gap hits \$54b


WASHINGTON -- It #39;s a global celestial event, and scientists say the annual Geminid Meteor Shower is the best astronomy show of the year.

Geminid Meteor Shower Could Be Spectacular


Bago could stay in training next season after returning to form with a brilliant victory in the Prix de l #39;Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere at Longchamp yesterday.

Bago back for more


Sun Microsystems has entered into an agreement to acquire SevenSpace, a privately-held company based in Ashburn, Va. SevenSpace will broaden Sun #39;s Managed Services offerings to include heterogeneous environments

Sun extends multi-platform services offerings


The worlds of Open Source and proprietary software have collided once more with the news that Debian - builder of a version of the GNU/Linux operating system - announcing it cannot live with the terms of Microsoft #39;s licence for its technology in the

Linux-builder Debian objects to Microsoft Sender ID licence


GAINESVILLE  Florida defensive end Derrick Harvey has facial hair. He weighs 235 pounds and stands 6 feet 6. By society #39;s physical standards, Harvey certainly is considered an adult.

History not on UF #39;s side


High prices for commodities and agricultural goods on international markets helped Brazil post a \$3.17 billion trade surplus in September, the trade and development ministry said Friday.

Brazil Posts \$3.17 Billion Trade Surplus


Sven-Goran Eriksson, England #39;s head coach, said last night that he believed Michael Owen #39;s slight hamstring strain was only a  quot;minor issue quot;, and that he did  quot;expect quot; the Real Madrid striker

Eriksson expects Owen recovery


Personal computer manufacturers and broadband companies are keen on expand Internet penetration in the by providing cheaper PCs that offer Net connectivity at prices as low at Rs 14,000.

net-enabled PCs for Rs 14,000


JOHANNESBURG -- For the first time, more than half of the world's population has water piped into their homes, according to a United Nations report released today, an accomplishment hailed as a  quot;stunning success quot; by a senior World Health Organization official.

Over half world's homes have running water, WHO report finds


The Detroit Tigers exercised their option on manager Alan Trammell #39;s three-year contract Tuesday, keeping him with the team through the 2006 season.

Tigers exercise option to keep Trammell for 2006


Can a season be lost before Labor Day? Generally, the answer is no. Even the worst losses can be worked around when they occur on the first weekend of September. There's more than enough time for a team to move past any disappointment in losing a game most expected it to win.

Early wake-up call for LSU


One thing you have to give Team Czech Republic, they #39;re not boring and they certainly keep you guessing about what they are going to do next.

Czechs keep  #39;em guessing


IBM widened its lead last year in the US market for Internet hosting services as it won a greater share of the midsize-business market, according to data recently published by market researcher IDC.

IBM eyes Web hosting as growth engine


ATHENS, Greece - The US-Brazil soccer game for the gold has started, with a 0-0 score in the first half. This is an unexpected and interesting matchup: the US #39;s seasoned veterans face an up-and-coming, hungry

US, Brazil tied 0-0 in gold medal match


ROME - Cat Stevens, the singer known for hits like Peace Train, has been honoured with a peace prize from former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

Cat Stevens gets peace prize


Jordan Grand Prix has concluded an agreement with Toyota Motorsport GmbH for a supply of engines in the 2005 Formula 1 World Championship season.

Jordan announces Toyota deal


CHICAGO (Reuters) - The main union at Caterpillar Inc. said  its members voted on Sunday to reject the construction  equipment maker's contract proposal, the second time this year  the workers have voted against an offer.

Caterpillar Union Rejects Contract Offer


NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Mortgage rates edged lower as a weak employment report pointed to a softer economy, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.

Mortgage rates sink on jobs report


As hard as Pedro Martinez went in his previous outing, when he morphed into vintage Pedro and hurled nine shutout innings, the real toll came this week.

He gets some credit for this victory


They came into the World Series riding a wave of superlatives -- the best record in baseball during the regular season, anchored by a lineup with three MVP candidates, all capable of turning around a game in a heartbeat, unbeaten at home in the postseason.

From foremost to footnote


KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Customers of Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. will be able to use both companies #39; wireless Internet connections with less hassle under a reciprocal deal announced Friday.

Sprint, SBC in Wi-Fi roaming pact


Industry eyes are turning toward Oz as more than 50 lawyers begin waging a courtroom battle over Kazaa, the peer-to-peer technology owned by Australia-based Sharman Networks

Music Biz Heads to Australia for Kazaa Trial


LONDON (Reuters) - Oil's record-breaking rally lifted U.S.  crude beyond \$52 a barrel on Wednesday, fueled by the impact of  Hurricane Ivan on U.S. winter inventories.

Oil Scales \$52 on Winter Fuel Fears


AP - Alex Rodriguez and Hideki Matsui each hit two-run doubles, and Jon Lieber struck out a season-high nine to lead the New York Yankees past the slumping Tampa Bay Devil Rays 11-2 on Tuesday night.

Yankees Paddle Devil Rays 11-2 (AP)


President George W. Bush indicates that democracy is just around the corner in Iraq yet daily reports say the more likely event there is a spiral downward toward civil war.

They #39;re mum on the issues that matter most


The Canadian Navy says it is absolutely convinced the submarine Chicoutimi was seaworthy when they took possession of it. It comes as they prepare to give further details of the devastating fire which crippled the vessel.

Canadian Navy say stricken sub was seaworthy


British entrepreneur and adventurer Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin Group, announced Monday he has signed a deal with US company Mojave Aerospace Ventures (MAV) to put paying travelers into space.

Soon \$200,000 Will Get You a Trip to Space


UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - President Bush's ambassador to  the United Nations defended the world body on Wednesday, after  California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said the United States,  not the U.N., was best for democracy.

Bush Envoy Defends U.N. Against Schwarzenegger


In an effort to address customer complaints about the Treo 650 #39;s memory capacity, handheld maker PalmOne will provide a software update for the smart phone #39;s memory.

PalmOne moves to ease Treo 650 memory gripes


Pope John Paul prayed for the victims of the  quot;inhumane violence quot; of Russia #39;s Beslan school tragedy as he said Mass on Sunday before 200,000 people in central Italy.

Pope Prays for Beslan School Dead at Italy Mass


LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. shares are set to open higher on  Friday, buoyed by Intel Corp. <A HREF=

Intel Sets Upbeat Tone on Wall Street


AFP - Finnish authorities warned computer users against using the popular Microsoft Internet Explorer Six web browser as it has a

Finnish authorities warn against using MS Internet Explorer 6 browser (AFP)


TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo stocks closed little changed on  Wednesday with shares such as Softbank Corp. that will be added  to the Nikkei average in October getting a lift but  profit-taking hitting some small-caps and other recent gainers.

Tokyo Stocks End Flat


AP - Karl Malone showed up at the Los Angeles Lakers training camp Saturday to visit old teammates and club officials.

Karl Malone Visits Lakers Training Camp (AP)


LAGOS, 11 Oct 2004 (IRIN) - Several of Nigeria #39;s biggest cities were paralysed on Monday as labour unions began a four-day general strike to protest at the latest fuel price increases under President Olusegun Obasanjos deregulation programme.

NIGERIA: New fuel strike shuts down key cities


The Federal Court in Sydney has been told the creators of the popular file-sharing software, Kazaa, cannot be held responsible if people use it to illegally swap music files.

Kazaa created for lawful purposes, court told


LONDON, September 16 (New Ratings) - British Airways (BAI1.FSE) has cancelled about 1,000 inbound and outbound flights from London #39;s Heathrow Airport over the next three months.

British Airways cancels about 1,000 Heathrow flights


Sven-Goran Eriksson stressed his unswerving loyalty to his players as he looked for England to transform their World Cup qualifying position in Poland on Wednesday- led by under-fire captain David Beckham.

Eriksson to show faith


London: Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer(IE)is facing some stiff competition from Firefox as web analysts have revealed that the proportion of surfers using Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer (IE) has dropped to below 90 percent.

Microsoft IE losing out to Firefox?


Michael Jackson wishes he had fought previous child molestation claims instead of trying to

Star 'regrets accusers payments'


The launch of a Russian rocket scheduled to blast off to the International Space Station next month has been postponed because of problems with the docking system, Russia #39;s space agency said on Wednesday.

Technical Hitch Delays Russia Space Station Launch


AFP - Marshall Islands President Kessai Note will travel to Taiwan next week on a trip expected to pave the way for a return visit by Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian as part of a tour of Taipei's handful of Pacific allies next year, officials said.

Taiwan president plans tour of Pacific allies: Marshalls (AFP)


AP - Only one other time has Notre Dame been 3-1 and unranked.

3-1 Notre Dame Unfazed by Being Unranked (AP)


Their meeting comes after the British PM played down claims that he had been warned a year before the war to oust Saddam Hussein of the chaos that might follow.

Blair meets with Iraqi PM


Following on from the hugely successful launch of the Nintendo DS across America and Japan, Satoru Iwata President Nintendo Co. has today shrugged off the challenge of the impending release of the Sony PSP.

Nintendo President Shrugs Off PSP


AP - The smart phone market will grow more crowded Wednesday with the debut of two devices directed at opposite ends of the customer spectrum: a BlackBerry for consumers with a newfangled keyboard and a Nokia phone-organizer for mobile business professionals.

Smart Phone Market Growing More Crowded (AP)


NEW YORK - Stocks moved modestly higher Friday as a dip in oil prices and a satisfactory report on durable goods orders cheered investors at the end of a losing week.    In midafternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 39.75, or 0.4 percent, at 10,078.65...

Stocks Move Higher As Oil Prices Dip


ROCHESTER, NYEastman Kodak will acquire the imaging business of National Semiconductor Corp., which develops and manufactures metal oxide semiconductor image sensor devices.

Kodak buys National Semis imaging business


Big Blue plans to beef up its Rational suite of development tools with technology it will gain through its acquisition of Systemcorp.

IBM buys into project management


The head of China #39;s central bank said on Sunday Beijing #39;s efforts to curb excessive credit growth were bearing fruit, increasing chances the country #39;s booming economy would achieve a  quot;soft landing.

China: Efforts to Cool Economy Working


Taiwan accused the United States of a breach of trust after US Secretary of State Colin Powell in Beijing voiced support for cross-straits reunification.

Taiwan accuses US of betrayal


New Zealand is glad three of its athletes have been crowned Olympic champions, but if they bring home their olive wreaths from Athens, the wreaths risk going up in smoke.

Honor gets frown from the Kiwis


US President George W Bush pledged on Wednesday to work with Congress to reduce the US #39; huge deficits, to assure markets that his administration supports a strong dollar.

Bush vows to reduce huge deficits


Pornography may be the thing that turns cell phones into cheap, fast content-delivery systems. But porn fans want more from their mobile adult content -- and size ain't the only thing that matters. Commentary by Gina Lynn.

Porn Is Going Mobile


The video is dead. Its official, although I imagine the mourning period will go on for several years yet. Dixons, the big UK electrical goods chain, has announced it will sell its existing stock of VCRs and then call it a day.

Replacements light years ahead


Description: A jury in Houston finds four former Merrill Lynch bankers and a former Enron vice president a guilty of conspiracy and fraud.

Former Merrill Lynch, Enron Employees Convicted of Fraud


An unexpectedly weak reading for US consumer confidence pushes the dollar to a fresh low against the euro.

Glum US shoppers push dollar down


 By Alistair Bell

 MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Latin American literary giantGabriel Garcia Marquez has won the last laugh on copyrightpirates by changing the ending of his latest book, the Nobellaureate's first novel in 10 years.

Garcia Marquez Has Last Laugh on Book Pirates


Microsoft, Sun and a trio of other leading hardware vendors today published the WS-Management specification, which spells out how data centers can use Web services

New spec uses Web services to manage remote data center <b>...</b>


A metal strip dropped on the runway by a Continental Airlines plane was a major element in the crash of an Air France Concorde jet near Paris in July 2000, but a previously

French Report on Concorde Crash Blames Debris and Structural Flaw


Avery Johnson announced his retirement Thursday, officially ending his 16-year playing career and becoming a full-time assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks.

Avery Johnson announces retirement


China has been accused of blocking access to Google News by the media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders. The Paris-based pressure group said the English-language news site had been unavailable for the past 10 days.

China  #39;blocks Google news site #39;


The Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell today sought to draw a line under its reserves scandal by announcing plans to spend \$15bn (8.4bn) a year to replenish reserves and develop production in its oil and gas business.

Shell unveils \$15bn recovery plan


Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can overcome the disappointment of losing to Porto in the Champions League to extend its lead over Arsenal in the English Premiership when the two clubs meet in a top-of-the-table clash at Highbury on Sunday.

Lampard confident


With shares of Google (GOOG:Nasdaq - news - research) soaring ever higher, the popular Internet search engine is winning praise for sticking with guns and using an unconventional auction system to sell its shares to the public.

Google Will Change Little on Wall Street


Tommy Bowe and Denis Leamy will make their Ireland debuts against the US Eagles at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. The duo #39;s inclusion is among eight changes and two positional switches from last weekend #39;s historic victory over the touring Springboks.

Bowe and Leamy earn Irish debuts


AFP - Indonesian soldiers have killed six suspected rebels during two separate gunbattles in the troubled province of Aceh, the military said.

Gun battle in Indonesia's Aceh kills six alleged rebels: military (AFP)


USATODAY.com - Experts say countries from Brazil to Russia to China are shunning Bill Gates' proprietary Windows operating system in favor of open source systems such as Linux, mounting a major challenge to Microsoft's global dominance.

Poor nations on front line of operating-system wars (USATODAY.com)


While not perfect, it could become key screening tool for cancer, researchers say    HealthDayNews -- Virtual colonoscopies show significant promise as a screening method for colorectal cancer but there are still some problems that need to be resolved, according to new research.    A report in the Sept...

Virtual Colonoscopy Shows Promise


Birdstone won the Travers Stakes on Saturday and solidified his credentials as the top 3-year-old in training.

Birdstone Shows Belmont Was No Fluke


The military police soldiers who ran the high-security wing of the prison in Iraq kept an unofficial log of their daily activities, a diary of sorts that documents the conditions during the months that detainees were abused.

Prison Guards Kept Log of Practices


Reuters - U.S. Treasury debt prices were swept\lower on Friday after failing to sustain a bounce despite a\moderate set of U.S. inflation numbers.

Treasuries Hit by Sellers Despite CPI (Reuters)


After a batch of stronger-than-expected economic reports lately, some pundits have declared the  quot;soft patch quot; dead. In fact, it could make an unwelcome return in the coming months.

Economy: Raspy Second Wind


The Supreme Court yesterday cleared the way for banks to begin issuing credit cards bearing logos such as American Express and Discover while continuing to offer Visas and MasterCards.

Visa, MasterCard Lose Supreme Court Appeal


Reuters - Rising oil prices will weigh on U.S.\economic growth but the increases seen so far will not derail\the expansion, Federal Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said\on Monday.

Oil Won't Derail U.S. Expansion -Bernanke (Reuters)


NOVEMBER 17, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Four small Linux vendors have joined together to create a new Linux Standard Base 2.0-compliant binary set that they hope will attract independent software vendors and hardware makers to port their wares to the new code

Four vendors team up on new standardized Linux


Curt Schilling limits the Angels and the offense blasts the Angels for a 8-3 victory Tuesday in Game 1.

Red Sox Strike First


BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Mutual-fund companies will feel the impact of the improper trading scandal for years, the president of the industry #39;s trade group cautioned.

Trade group president blasts hedge funds #39; role in scandal


TechWeb - Merrill Lynch's On-Demand Index shows a slight increase in subscription and hosted software in the second quarter.

Subscription-Style Software Licenses Continue Upward Trend (TechWeb)


A decision is due to be taken on whether 500,000 new home should be built in eastern England.

Decision due on 500,000 new homes


NASA should launch a shuttle mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope because its plan to use a robot to repair the instrument is unlikely to work, a panel of experts convened by the National Research Council recommended yesterday.

Experts call on NASA to save Hubble with shuttle mission


Plus: Lucent's 1st profitable year since 2000...EMC issues sunny report...IBM net income inches higher, despite legal bill.

Earnings alert: AT T posts \$7.1 billion loss


That is just two points shy of United #39;s total at the same stage of the 1998/99 treble season and a point ahead of their tally when they won the title in 2002/03.

UK ; Chelsea to host Newcastle


Orders placed with US factories fell for the second consecutive month in September, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, with demand dropping sharply for manufactured goods other than defense materials.

Factory Orders Fall for 2nd Straight Month


JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israel withdrew tanks and ground forces from populated areas in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, wrapping up its bloodiest offensive in the area in more than four years of fighting.    Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the pullback at the urging of Israeli military commanders, who argued the two-week offensive had played itself out, and after calls from the United States to wrap up the operation...

Israel Ends Deadly Gaza Offensive


BioVeris Corp. filed its delayed annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission Monday, only days before a scheduled hearing by the Nasdaq Stock Market on whether to delist the Gaithersburg biotechnology company for failing to report earnings. <FONT face=

BioVeris Files Delayed Annual Report


NASA -- The days of doctors making house calls may seem like ancient history for most patients in North America, but in October, three astronauts and a Canadian doctor will test the latest concepts in long-distance house calls using a unique underwater laboratory.     The ability to conduct long-distance health care such as telemonitoring and telerobotic surgery could be key to maintaining the wellness of future spacefarers and responding to medical emergencies on the International Space Station, the moon or Mars...

Undersea Habitat Becomes Experimental Space Hospital


The credit policy announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is a laudable exercise in caution and restraint. Any analysis would have to take note of several internal as well as external developments.

Deciphering Reserve Banks credit policy


ALDERSON, W.Va. -- Sitting in a wooded campsite at Raft West Virginia in Fayetteville this past Monday with fog piled up thick in the New River Gorge got me to thinking: WWMD?

Driving through fall foliage almost as fun as destination


The man accused of harbouring two men convicted of involvement in the Bali nightclub bombings has been acquitted by Indonesia #39;s Supreme Court.

Accused acquitted of Bali bombings


With his fourth five-hit game this season, Ichiro Suzuki is steadily moving toward another great feat in major league baseball. The Seattle Mariners right fielder now needs 10 hits in the remaining 10 games to tie the major-league record of 257.

EDITORIAL:Ichiro nears record


Seven years of Pedro. Went by quickly, huh? Seven years, the best of which may very well have been the best pitching ever done in a Boston uniform. Seven years of feistiness. Seven years of blazing fastballs. Seven years of spellbinding changeups. Seven years of pitching inside, sometimes waaaaay inside. Seven years of double-digit strikeouts. Seven years of sheer virtuosity. ...

One wonderful seven-year pitch


Offices of Ireland #39;s equestrian governing body were broken into overnight after the theft in England of a doping test sample from the horse that helped Ireland win its only Olympic gold medal in Athens.

Mystery thickens over Irish gold medallist


AP - The blood clots that went from Aaron Cook's shoulder to his lungs might threaten his career.

Rockies Pitcher Frets Health, Not Baseball (AP)


In an effort to conserve cash, financially ailing US Airways Group Inc. said Monday that it plans to ask the Internal Revenue Service for permission to delay payments into the pension plans of two of its employee groups.

Airline Looks to Delay Its Pension Payments


We reported on PCI-Express chipsets in numerous articles in the past two months, by reading those you would almost start to think that AGP was indeed dead and buried.

GeForce 6600GT AGP, as good as it gets?


A GOAL from Fiorentina striker Fabrizio Miccoli gave a rookie Italian side victory over Finland. Coach Marcello Lippi fielded only a handful of the players who have helped his side to the top of Scotland #39;s World Cup qualifying group.

FOOTBALL: FAB TAKES MICC TO DUMP FINNS


Russian oil and gas company Yukos has suffered another setback in its battle to avoid paying billions of dollars in back taxes and avoid bankruptcy.

Yukos suffers further tax setback


Australia and Pakistan have both delayed naming their teams for the first test starting in Perth on Thursday as they consider adding extra pacemen to their bowling stocks in anticipation of a speed war.

Australia and Pakistan set to wage speed war


The latest twist on the thrashings of dying retail giant Daiei developed last week when it emerged that Wal-Mart has been in talks with the IRCJ, the government #39;s turn-around fund, to possibly taking a position in Daiei.

Daiei slipping away


Reuters - Workers at a General Motors\plant in Bochum, Germany, swallowed their anger over job cuts\and voted on Wednesday to end a seven-day stoppage that has\disrupted output at three other GM factories.

GM's Bochum Staff Vote to Resume Work (Reuters)


Earlier this week, Novell boss Jack Messman lambasted Microsoft for being a \$60bn drain on the IT industry. His assertion is that Bill Gates et al have set back the evolution of the whole industry by gobbling

Novell takes potshot at Microsoft kettle


Each year during the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and sensual pleasures from dawn to dusk as they focus on prayer for Gods blessings and mercy.

Prayers tempered by troubled times


InfoWorld - Enterprise IT executives attending this week's Gartner Symposium ITxpo  in Orlando, Fla., got a peek at several forthcoming products for security, CM (content management), wireless, and SOAs (service-oriented architectures).

Gartner ITxpo spotlights security, wireless (InfoWorld)


com Fantasy Extra staff. Starting RB Edgerrin James suffered a grade-2 hamstring strain on his last touchdown run against the Titans on Sunday.

Colts RB James might sit out


A car bomb exploded at a police station Saturday near a base in western Iraq used by US Marines, killing 10 Iraqi policemen and wounding 48 other people, officials said.

10 Iraqi Policemen Killed by Car Bomb


The European Union has launched a 45 million euro (\$60 million) plan to protect children from pornography and racist sites when they surf the Internet.

EU Wants to Make Internet Safe for Children


Choose well, and you are assured a lifetime of good cheer and support, with only the occasional passenger-side regurgitation cleanup.

With friends like these ...


International forces should expect to stay in Afghanistan for

Canadian Sees a Long Haul in Afghanistan


Environmentalists say they can return a 7,000-acre farm to its natural state as a thriving wetland by allowing it to flood.

Future of Illinois Farm May Lie in Swampy Past


MOSCOW : The Russian government #39;s assault on oil giant Yukos is a source of concern that could impact foreign investment in the country, a senior International Monetary Fund official warned.

Yukos saga gives pause to foreign investors in Russia: IMF <b>...</b>


Economists say growth in federal defense and anti-terrorism spending has fueled economic recovery and boosted tax collections.

State Coffers Benefit From Boom in N.Va.


AFP - Microsoft unveiled a new online music download service that throws the weight of the world's largest software company into a field currently dominated by Apple Computers.

Microsoft's new music venture takes aim at Apple iTunes (AFP)


JANA Pittman, the girl who had no right to even be in an Olympic final, today ran her heart out but ultimately finished just out of the medals in the 400m hurdles final.

Jana vows to return


At long last, the noses of computer users have a purpose beyond holding up eyeglasses and balancing spoons. Thanks to a Canadian scientist, now you can use your nose to control your computer.

Canadian Scientist Introduces the  quot;Nose as Mouse quot;


OME, Aug. 18 - The police defused a bomb early Wednesday morning in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, the town where hours earlier Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had entertained the British prime minister, Tony Blair, and his wife, Cherie.

Bomb Is Defused Near a Villa Where Berlusconi Met With Blair


Tiger Woods yesterday won his first tournament since February and his first stroke-play event for 13 months, saying he feels the swing changes he has made are now starting to pay off.

Tiger #39;s swing clicks for first win in 20 attempts


Treo 650 boasts a high-res display, an improved keyboard and camera, a removable battery, and more.

PalmOne Unveils Treo 600's Successor


The federal government has defended its visa checking processes after it was revealed that September 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was granted a tourist visa in 2001.

Govt defends visa checks


Prime Minister Ariel Sharon today said he has ordered the army to step up its war on Palestinian militants ahead of a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Sharon to Step Up War on Militants


An experimental eye disease drug has been a boon to Eyetech Pharmaceuticals. But as the drug nears approval, many doctors are questioning its effectiveness.

Eyetech Pins Its Hopes (and Shares) on New Drug


HAR GILO, West Bank (Reuters) - Israel plans to build more  than 530 new settler homes in the West Bank after Washington  signaled it would accept growth in Jewish enclaves in the  occupied territory, political sources said Monday.

Israel Plans 530 Settler Homes, with U.S. Nod


Thai tennis ace Paradorn Srichaphan lined up a high-profile career-first clash with formidable Roger Federer as he hammered home a 6-2, 7-5 defeat of Dutchman Dennis van Scheppingen at the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Friday.

Paradorn powers through to Federer test


ROME Sept. 17, 2004 - Swarms of desert locusts are moving across northwest Africa, threatening to devastate crops in an increasing number of countries, UN officials warned Friday.

UN Agency Warns of Africa Locust Crisis


Washington - The world of male contraception has been limited to condoms and vasectomies. But researchers now point to a new method that shows promise - a shot that prompts an immune reaction to a protein produced in the male reproductive system.

Immune system could play role in male contraception, researchers <b>...</b>


Sue Bird, the No. 1 pick in the 2002 WNBA draft, didn #39;t get many minutes at the Athens Games. By Jack Gruber, USA TODAY. In the gold medal game, a 74-63 victory against Australia, she played just one.

Veterans lead way for US women


Robbie Keane #39;s knee injury may leave Tottenham with only one recognised striker for its trip to Manchester City. Keane has been carrying the injury in recent weeks but head coach Martin Jol is not confident

Keane injury leaves Spurs short


The tech move upward was led by Intel, which rose by 1.3 percent after announcing its longtime president and COO would move up to CEO next May.

Tech Stocks Lead Way as Markets Surge


AP - Never one to hold back his feelings, former Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe criticized Mike Shanahan, saying the Denver coach's decision to make Jake Plummer his quarterback was a failed, ego-driven effort to turn a mediocre player into something better.

Sharpe Comments Cause Stir in Denver (AP)


The United States Anti-Doping Agency received an important validation when sprinter Michelle Collins, 33, received an eight-year suspension on Friday.

Anti-Doping Agency Is Boosted By Ban of Sprinter in Balco Case


President Bush said he had acted aggressively to protect the U.S., and John Kerry said Mr. Bush had made a

Bush Sees a Safer America, While Kerry Sees a 'Colossal Error'


An official inquiry has been launched into the deaths of 13 miners in an explosion at a pit near Russia #39;s border with Mongolia.

Probe launched into fatal Russian mine blast


NEW YORK New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer says the price for settling state charges of collusion and bid rigging by the nation #39;s largest insurance broker could be  quot;far higher quot; than 500 (m) million dollars.

Spitzer: Marsh may face more than \$500 million penalty


MANY inexpensive DVD recorders will do a fine job as a replacement for your VCR when it comes to time-shifting television programs.

Recorder cuts a dash


Microsoft #39;s decision to release a major upgrade for its flagship operating system in the same month that hundreds of thousands of students are reporting to college campuses across the nation is causing a major headache for some universities.

Microsoft timing is late for schools


The \$58-million merger between JP Morgan Chase and Bank One Corp. is costing the region more jobs. Chase is eliminating 400 positions at its card services division, which is located at its

Another 400 to lose jobs at Chase


There's a new media king, only he isn't on the radio or in the movies. His name? Master Chief. His role: Interstellar soldier and star of Halo 2, one of the most anticipated video games ever.

Gamers get a crack at Halo 2 Long-awaited sequel debuts


A federal judge in New York ruled that a key component of the USA Patriot Act is unconstitutional because it allows the FBI to demand information from Internet service providers without judicial oversight or public review.

Key Part of Patriot Act Ruled Unconstitutional


Reuters - Lazard's board on Tuesday failed to\decide on a share sale that would end over 150 years of private\ownership at the independent investment bank but most partners\seemed to back the plan, sources close to the matter said.

Lazard Meeting Ends Without IPO Decision (Reuters)


TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower on Friday as worries about record-high oil prices took the edge off investors #39; appetite for recently battered technology issues such as Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

Nikkei Ends Down, Oil Worries Weigh


France #39;s biggest carmaker, PSA Peugeot-Citroen, unveiled a new system on Tuesday to reduce emissions and save fuel by allowing drivers to cut their engines when they are not moving.

Peugeot Unveils Fuel-Saving Stop  amp; Start System


NEW YORK _ Dell Inc. ventured deeper into consumer electronics Thursday, adding plasma televisions to its growing lineup of home-entertainment products.

Dell adds plasma TVs, printers to lineup


You need to be involved in a fantasy football league? Why? The real stuff provides enough drama without making things up.

The NFL is in a league of its own


JAKARTA - Indonesian police investigating the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta last week have made their first arrests.

Police make first arrests in bombing outside Australian embassy


If the Chase for the Championship is really supposed to be the elite part of the schedule, why does it include such mundane races as the fall events at New Hampshire, Dover and Martinsville and not the Daytona 500 or Brickyard 400?

Finally, Fall Racing Meaningful


Reuters - Intel Corp.  on Thursday\outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which\millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network\traffic to make the Web safer and more efficient.

Intel Sees Web Buckling, Invests in New Systems (Reuters)


Shares of casino operator Las Vegas Sands (LVS) jumped \$17.56, or 61, to \$46.56 in their first day of trading, hearkening back to the heady 1990s when initial public offerings would surge out of sight on their debut.

Casino deals itself short as IPO pops 61


The galleries at Winged Foot Golf Club reached a tournament-high yesterday for the dramatic 36-hole final at the US Amateur. But Bill Rose, chairman of the championship, said the event would not be a financial success.

Final day brings out big crowd


AFTER a rollercoaster of a ride today the share market ended in negative territory on a frenzy of profit taking in the afternoon. Retailers were hardest hit following disappointing sales figures released yesterday

Profit taking clips stocks


Sir Mark Thatcher bought the freedom to leave his Cape Town mansion yesterday when he paid South Africa #39;s authorities bail money of 165,000.

Lady Thatcher  #39;paid son #39;s bail money #39;


EMC scored a triple-play with the acquisition of Dantz Development, a small developer of data backup and restore software under the Retrospect brand.

EMC Makes SMB, Channel, Macintosh Play With Dantz Acquisition


JENIN, West Bank, Sept 27 (AFP) - Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied territories on Monday, while the Jewish state #39;s army pressed a large search and arrest operation in Jenin, security sources said.

Four Palestinian shot dead; Israelis mount search operation in <b>...</b>


NEW YORK -- Two major insurance companies named in the New York attorney general's investigation into questionable sales practices have discontinued the use of incentive fees, which are at the center of the probe.

2 insurers drop disputed fees


After missing the game-tying extra point minutes earlier, Volunteers kicker James Wilhoit kicks a 50-yard field goal with 6 seconds left to give No. 13 Tennessee to a 30-28 win over No. 11 Florida.

From Zero to Hero


MONTREAL -- Bombardier Inc. shares fell to a historic low yesterday, the day after a New York bond rating agency cut the company #39;s debt rating to junk status, the latest bad news for the struggling transportation equipment giant.

Bombardier shares fall after junk status rating


Last Tuesday night, Harvard knocked off rival Boston College, which was ranked No. 1 in the country. Last night, the Crimson knocked off another

Harvard handles BU


Qualcomm Inc. is paying \$170 million in cash for the 86 of shares it does not own in start-up Iridium Display Corp, which develops color screens for wireless devices.

Qualcomm pays \$170 million for wireless screen designer Iridigm


FRANKFURT/LONDON Oct 11 (Reuters) - Germany sold a 6.3  percent stake in phone operator Deutsche Telekom on Monday,  raising up to 4.5 billion euros (\$5.6 billion) to help it curb  a burgeoning budget deficit.

Germany Cuts D.Telekom Stake


By MARCIA DUNN    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- There's no space in the space station...

Trash Begins to Clutter International Space Station


The mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments disciplined 16 traders yesterday, two of whom have left the firm, as part of an extensive investigation into whether employees improperly accepted gifts and entertainment from brokers.

Fidelity Disciplines 16 Traders Over Gifts From Brokers


Palermo, Italy (Sports Network) - Top-seeded and defending champion Nicolas Massu of Chile advanced, but third-seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco and sixth- seeded Spaniard Rafael Nadal were not as fortunate Wednesday at the clay-court Palermo

Massu cruises; Verdasco, Nadal fall in Palermo


ORLANDO, Fla. (Sports Network) - Hedo Turkoglu came off the  bench to contribute 19 points and Dwight Howard netted 15  points with 11 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic over the  Dallas Mavericks, 94-84, at TD WaterHouse Center.

NBA Wrap: Magic Beat Mavericks, Heat Beat Wizards


People using Microsoft #39;s instant-messaging software, MSN Messenger, may have been a mite lonely this weekend, with only a virus to keep them company.

MSN fighting Messenger difficulties, virus


The company rolls out many new products, including its version of the iPod. Also: Sprint and SBC let customers use both companies' wi-fi connections   hellip;. Regulators approve a generic form of an antinausea drug   hellip;. and more.

Another iPod, This One From HP


Reuters - British Prime Minister Tony Blair is\trying to involve the United States in an new international\treaty on global warming, The Times newspaper said on Thursday.

Blair Seeks New Global Climate Pact with Bush -Paper (Reuters)


Rangers striker Nacho Novo insists he will not let his impending showdown with the Scottish Football Association distract him from the task of keeping the club at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League.

NOVO VOWS TO REMAIN FOCUSED


Check this web log throughout the day as CNN Anchor and Space Correspondent Miles O #39;Brien follows the progress of SpaceShipOne #39;s second flight in pursuit of the Ansari X Prize.

CNN Blog


US Airways yesterday asked a US Bankruptcy Court to wipe out the collective bargaining agreements of 20,000 employees, terminate the pensions of 53,000 existing

US Airways asks court to end 3 union contracts, pensions


The judge who will decide whether to block defenses by PeopleSoft against Oracle #39;s \$7.7 billion hostile tender offer, ended the two-week trial Friday by urging

Judge Is Set to Decide Oracle-PeopleSoft Battle


IBM plans to announce two new top-end Unix servers, sources familiar with its plans said, opening major new challenges to Sun and HP.

IBM lines up big daddies of Unix servers


AP - Some things to look for in the upcoming presidential debates between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry:

A Look at Bush-Kerry Debates (AP)


Miami, FL -- Donnie Abraham returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown to help the New York Jets to a 17-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Pro Player Stadium.

NFL Game Summary - NY Jets At Miami


An Ohio auto dealership and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger have settled a legal dispute over the use of his photograph in a series of car advertisements, officials announced Friday.

Schwarzenegger, auto dealer settle


AP - Compuware Corp. is accusing IBM of attempting to

Compuware Accuses IBM of Ambush Tactics (AP)


AP - A former field director is accusing the Florida Republican Party of racial discrimination in a federal lawsuit.

Ex-Worker Sues RNC for Discrimination (AP)


AP - With a Sunday charge that would have made his namesake Arnold Palmer proud, Ryan Palmer birdied four straight holes down the stretch and closed with a 10-under 62 to win the Funai Classic at Disney by three shots over Vijay Singh and Briny Baird.

Ryan Palmer Wins Funai Classic Over Singh (AP)


Shawn Green hit two home runs, including a grand slam, as Los Angeles defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-4 in a battle of National League division leaders at Dodger Stadium Saturday.

NL: Green Homers Lift Los Angeles Past Atlanta


Microsoft (MSFT) and watch maker Swatch are offering a new line of wireless data watches, the companies said Wednesday, bringing the era of Dick Tracy wristwatch radios one step closer.

Microsoft, Swatch offer thinner wireless watches


BEERSHEBA, Israel (Reuters) - Palestinian suicide bombers  killed at least 15 people in simultaneous attacks on two  Israeli buses on Tuesday, breaking a long lull in such violence  and potentially disrupting an Israeli plan to pull out of Gaza.

Suicide Bombings on Two Israeli Buses Kill 15


By CHARLES SHEEHAN     PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Do you want fries with that? Never mind, we already know. A Pittsburgh startup, HyperActive Technologies Inc., is testing technology at area fast-food restaurants designed to give kitchen workers a good indication of what customers want before the hungry souls even get close enough to place an order...

New Technology Estimates Fast-Food Demand at Restaurants


The battle over next generation DVDs hot ups, with Disney opting for a technology developed by Sony.

Disney backs Sony DVD technology


New York's public school children are returning to class for a year that will serve as a crucial barometer of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's education efforts.

Bloomberg Faces Payoff Year on School Plans


Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has said he would be willing to consider coordinating his unilateral plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip with the Palestinians if the new leadership shows willingness to fight  quot;terror quot;.

Sharon mulls coordinating plan with new Palestinian leadership


The computer maker is expected to announce a deal to offer Novell's SuSE Linux factory-installed on new servers, CNET News.com has learned.\

Dell to tighten Linux ties with Novell pact


Reuters - PeopleSoft's chief executive on\Thursday said Oracle was spreading misleading information about\his stock sales and he threatened to sue for defamation on the\eve of the expiration of Oracle's  #36;8.8 billion hostile tender\offer.

PeopleSoft Threatens Oracle with Suit (Reuters)


Dr. Robert F. Bacher served as head of the Manhattan Project's experimental physics division before leading its bomb physics division in 1944 and 1945.

Robert Bacher, Manhattan Project Physicist, Dies at 99


AP - Doctors and AIDS activists in Africa are worried governments may halt use of an AIDS drug that has protected thousands of babies from HIV infection in reaction to concerns about the drug's testing and effect on pregnant women.

Many Now Worry AIDS Drug Will Be Halted (AP)


Herman Edwards did the only thing he could do yesterday to quell the fallout from the calamity that was the Jets #39; inexplicable 20-17 overtime giveaway loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

THE BLAME GAME


When the Top500 list of the world's most powerful computers is published Monday, the 10,240 processor

Q A: SGI leader looks for Altix OEMs


Milton Bradley was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers #39; lineup Thursday, a day following a clubhouse confrontation between the outfielder and a reporter he called an  quot;Uncle Tom.

Bradley back in lineup following confrontation


Sony this week unveiled its new Cyber-shot DSC-M1 digital camera that features a swivel screen design that can automatically record video while snapping pictures.

Sony Unveils  #39;Cyber-shot M1 #39; Camera With Hot Button for Video


An exhausted but relieved Paul Hamm will take today to relax in Lausanne, Switzerland, then fly home to the USA on Wednesday, hoping to leave the past and start concentrating on the future.

Hamm, attorneys argue to keep gold


NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than 56 percent of U.S. money  managers are

Poll: Money Managers Bullish on Stocks


roundup Plus: Majoras takes charge of FTC...Business Objects to bundle IBM tools...Linux clusters gear up for simulated combat.

Briefly: Kinko's debuts Web-based print options


The European Union said it was removing \$4 billion in trade sanctions on American products after the U.S. repealed what Europeans considered an illegal export tax break.

European Union Removes Sanctions on American Products