NABLUS, WEST BANK - Israeli troops Tuesday destroyed the home of a 16-year-old Palestinian suicide bomber who blew himself up in a Tel Aviv market a day earlier.

Israel razes home of teenage suicide bomber


Reuters - Apple Computer Inc.  may\have sold more than twice as many of its iPod digital music\players in its most recent quarter than its signature Mac\computers, but competitors are turning the up the heat in the\nascent online music industry.

Apple Under Scrutiny as Music Competition Rises (Reuters)


KABUL (Reuters) - At least 17 people including children  were killed in a bomb attack in Kabul on Sunday and another  blast overnight at a religious school in the southeast.

Afghan Blasts Kill at Least 17, Taliban Hits Kabul


President Bush spent the weekend in Chile, the only South American nation with a free-trade pact with the US.

Hemispheric trade zone stumbles


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said if senior coalition partner Shinui makes good on its threat to quit the government, he will immediately start negotiating with the

Sharon to tap Labor if Shinui quits govt


The US Food and Drug Administration will accelerate its review of Procter  amp; Gamble Co. #39;s Intrinsa female testosterone patch, P amp;G said today.

Intrinsa could be out by spring


SHANGHAI: Semiconductor Ma-nufacturing International Corp., Chinas top chip maker, said it aims to hike capacity by about half by the end of 2005 to feed an anticipated sales leap in a \$30 billion market.

Chip maker plans capacity hike amid slowdown fear


PepsiCo Inc. (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s No. 2 soft drink company, on Thursday said quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and strong performances

PepsiCo Profit Up, Cuts Jobs; Shares Rise


Lionel LLC, a maker of model trains for more than 100 years, has filed for bankruptcy protection after a US jury found the company used designs for toy locomotives stolen from a rival.

Model train maker Lionel files for bankruptcy protection


TOKYO (Reuters) - The yen edged down against the dollar on  Wednesday as Japanese stock prices slid, but it remained within  striking distance of three-month highs on persistent concerns  about the health of the U.S. economy.

Yen Eases Against Dollar as Stocks Sag


A 43 year-old millionaire, the charismatic Ferenc Gyurcsny is in line to become Hungary #39;s next prime minister. This was decided at a Hungarian Socialist Party congress on 25 August, convened to find a replacement for Pter Medgyessy.

Gyurcsny set to become Hungary #39;s new prime minister


Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Wide receiver Craig Yeast of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats was among the CFL Players recognized Wednesday for his outstanding performance in Week 20.

Yeast rises to CFL top again


Guerrillas carried out a series of raids in the city of Samarra on Wednesday, stealing weapons from a police station, blowing it up, and exchanging fire with police and US troops.

American Combat Deaths in Iraq Hit 1,001


Sprint #39;s acquisition of Nextel Communications is fueling speculation of more deals to come in a telecommunications industry roiled by intense competition and rapid technological change.

Another wireless hookup


Dad Bobby goes to 5-1 vs. Tommy as sub QB guides Seminoles after Rix is hurt in first quarter. BY JOSH ROBBINS. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Defense, the adage goes, wins championships.

#39;D #39; wins Bowden Bowl


AP - Tokyo stocks edged higher early Wednesday, taking a cue from Wall Street where investors welcomed the U.S. Federal Reserve's upbeat view of the economy and its decision to raise interest rates. The dollar was lower against the Japanese yen.

Tokyo Stocks Open Higher; U.S. Dollar Down (AP)


Tim Wakefield tossed a three-hitter over eight innings to inspire the Boston Red Sox to their sixth straight victory, a 6-1 defeat of the Detroit Tigers in the American League Sunday.

AL Wrap: Wakefield Three-Hitter Helps Red Sox Tame Tigers


India could consider Pakistani suggestions for resolving the Kashmir dispute if they are made formally, Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said on Saturday after Delhi announced it was scaling back its forces in the region.

India Could Consider Pakistan #39;s Kashmir Proposals


Shares of US airlines took off in Wednesday trading after UBS Investment Bank raised its rating on Delta Air Lines Inc., saying the cash-strapped carrier #39;s latest survival moves are lessening prospects of bankruptcy.

UBS Raises Its Rating on Delta; Shares Up


Shares of Protein Design Labs Inc. (PDLI.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rallied but then fizzled on Thursday after initial enthusiasm waned for the US biotechnology

UPDATE 2-Protein Design rallies on Roche deal, then fizzles


quot;Im happy we won, but I was kind of mad I got out there and I just didnt do the job in the last inning, quot; he said.  quot;Thats what Im upset about.

Seattle edges Anaheim


Don Huse, chief executive of Auckland International Airport Ltd., speaks on a teleconference from Auckland about the company #39;s fiscal full-year profit reported today.

Australia  amp; New Zealand


AP - The Minnesota Twins insisted they were a far better team than the one steamrolled out of last year's division series by the New York Yankees. And they might have been.

Late Collapse Costs Twins Their Season (AP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil services company Baker Hughes Inc.  <A HREF=

Feds Want Baker Hughes' Iraqi Oil Info


Israel #39;s opposition leader, Shimon Peres, today called for early elections that would effectively rule his party out of joining a coalition to prop up the prime minister, Ariel Sharon.

Peres demands early Israeli elections


NEW YORK - Sen. John Kerry said Monday that President Bush's invasion of Iraq has created a crisis that could lead to unending war and raises questions about whether Bush's judgment is up to presidential standards...

Kerry Lays Out Plan for Peace in Iraq


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 3 -- Former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vowed to push for democratic reforms in Malaysia, including freer news media, fair elections and an independent judiciary, as he

Malaysian Vows to Push Reforms


A suicide car bomber attacked Wednesday an Iraqi military camp northwest of Baghdad, killing 10 Iraqis and injuring more than 20, Iraqi officials said.

Iraq: At least 10 dead in car bombing attack


TORONTO : China Minmetals Corp has entered into exclusive talks to acquire mining group Noranda, the Canadian firm announced. Noranda said that after a special committee review of  quot;a number of proposals from

China #39;s Minmetals in talks to buy Canada #39;s Noranda


Martha Stewart said that she has decided to surrender for prison as soon as possible, citing the need to

Martha Stewart Asks to Begin Sentence as Soon as Possible


An electronic device that uses spinach to convert light into electrical charge has been developed by US researchers. Shuguang Zhang at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, and research collaborators

Spinach could power better solar cells


Exports of crude have resumed from oil fields in the north and south of Iraq, driving down prices on global markets overnight. After going just shy of \$US50 a barrel at the end of last week, the key oil futures

Oil price drops after Iraqi production resumes


Woolworths Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest grocer, increased its stake in takeover target Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group to 16.

Woolworths Has 16.6 Stake in Australian Leisure, Extends Offer


Malcolm Glazer #39;s bid for Manchester United isn #39;t over, despite being turned away by the British soccer club #39;s board of directors over concerns that his proposed buyout requires too much debt.

Glazer #39;s bid for Manchester United not over yet


Reuters - The massive cranes that towered over\Berlin for much of the past decade, an omnipresent symbol of\the city's renaissance, no longer dominate the skyline.

A Madeover Berlin Struggles for Top City Status (Reuters)


NEW YORK - Howard Stern, the controversial talk radio host who is the scourge of conservative Americans, is quitting Viacom to host his show on the satellite radio service Sirius as part of five-year, multimillion-dollar deal.

Stern quits Viacom for multimillion radio deal with Sirius


Reuters - The next version of the Windows\operating system, Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT.O) flagship product,\will ship in 2006, the world's largest software maker said on\Friday.

Microsoft Targets 2006 for Next Windows (Reuters)


Nato has held unprecedented ministerial talks with Israel and six Arab nations aiming to strengthen ties with friends on the alliances volatile southern and south-eastern flanks.

Nato Holds Key Talks with Israel and Arab States


Traian Basescu, a sea captain turned politician, won a surprise victory in Romania #39;s presidential run-off election held on Sunday, according to final results announced yesterday.

Surprise victory for Basescu in Romania


Accounting problems at Fannie Mae, the giant mortgage company, have prompted an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

S.E.C. Opens Investigation of Fannie Mae


TOKYO - Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday after profit-taking weighed on Wall Street shares. The dollar rose against the Japanese yen.

Tokyo Stocks Open Lower in Early Trading


DENVER - Qwest Communications International Inc. lost \$569 million in the third quarter, in part because of a \$250 million charge that included higher reserves for potential liability from investigations and securities actions, the company said Thursday.

Qwest reports \$569 million loss in third quarter


Justine Henin-Hardenne staged one of the greatest comebacks of her career to fight back from 5-1 down in the final set and beat French Open champion Anastasia Myskina

Olympics-Henin sets gold standard in thrilling comeback


The gloom over the threatened British grand prix started to lift yesterday when Sir Jackie Stewart confirmed that the minister for sport, Richard Caborn, is working with local authorities on ways of closing the gap between the fee demanded by Bernie

Caborn in new talks to save grand prix


\Six Chinese protesters have threatened to jump from the top of a six-storey building in central Beijing.

China protesters threaten suicide


The book on extraordinary Finnish hockey accomplishments is a slender volume, no bigger than those comical books about cats that are stacked around the sales registers at Barnes  amp; Noble.

For tiny Finland, a World Cup championship would be a storybook <b>...</b>


Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan will cement forecasts for higher US interest rates when he speaks on Wednesday after August jobs data backed his view that growth is back on solid ground, economists said.

Greenspan to Bolster Rate Hike View


AP - The Colorado Supreme Court decided Monday not to intervene in a federal lawsuit that claims an agreement between state and federal authorities leaves too little water in the Gunnison River to support fish and other wildlife.

Court Won't Intervene in Gunnison Fight (AP)


vSAMARRA, Iraq, Nov 17 (AFP): Saboteurs attacked a domestic oil pipeline west of the restive Iraqi city of Samarra Wednesday in the latest in a barrage of attacks against Iraq #39;s crucial insustry, police said.

WORLD/ASIA


Reuters - Staples Inc. (SPLS.O), the top U.S.\office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump\in quarterly profit as a weaker dollar boosted results abroad\and initial back-to-school demand drove sales.

Staples Posts Sharply Higher Profit (Reuters)


England and Sri Lanka were evenly poised when rain brought a premature end to their crucial Champions Trophy encounter at the Rose Bowl.

Trescothick boosts England


AP - John Stockton's No. 12 will be retired by the Utah Jazz in November, honoring a point guard who spent his entire 19-year career with the team.

Jazz to Retire John Stockton's No. 12 (AP)


The surviving astronauts of the Mercury 7 offered tribute Friday to compatriot Gordon  quot;Gordo quot; Cooper, who died Oct. 4. At a memorial gathering at Johnson Space Center in Houston, former US Sen.

Memorial honors astronaut Cooper


Reuters - A video tape posted on the Internet\Sunday showed British hostage Kenneth Bigley making a final\appeal to the British government to meet his captors' demands\before he was beheaded by a militant Islamist group.

Web Video Shows Last Appeal of Beheaded UK Hostage (Reuters)


NewsFactor - Intel has slashed prices by up to 35 percent on some of its \Pentium 4 and Itanium processors, bringing down the costs of some desktop and notebook computers by as much as  #36;200.

Intel Cuts Prices in Preparation for New Product Line (NewsFactor)


The 6 Egyptian students who arrived from Israel, arrived in their houses in the outskirts of Cairo, amid joys and happiness of their families after they had spent one full day of investigations with the Egyptian security and intelligence forces.

6 Egyptians return back to their families, Azzam is grateful for <b>...</b>


Titleholder Ernie Els moved within sight of a record sixth World Match Play title on Saturday by solving a putting problem to overcome injured Irishman Padraig Harrington 5 and 4.

Els, Westwood win Match Play semifinals


AP - So much of the Green Bay Packers' season has been predicated on fixing what went wrong on their infamous fourth-and-26 failure in Philadelphia.

Philly Folly on Packers' Minds (AP)


EAGLE, Colo. -- Attorneys for NBA star Kobe Bryant have asked the judge to dismiss the sexual assault charges against him with opening statements less than a week away, a courts official said Wednesday.

Defense: Prosecution withheld key evidence


The second-largest satellite entertainment provider adds 350,000 subscribers.

EchoStar Dishes Up Value


AP - When Chad Pennington got hurt last year, the New York Jets had a hard time winning games.

Hurt Pennington to Miss 2 Weeks or More (AP)


Activision has revealed that it plans to ship Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines on November 16th in the USA, meaning that the game will be in direct competition with Valve #39;s Half-Life 2 - the Source Engine technology for which Bloodlines uses under

Vampire goes head to head with Half-Life 2


DUSHANBE, Tajikistan Oct. 18, 2004 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that terrorists are aiming to derail President Bush #39;s chances at re-election through their attacks in Iraq.

Putin: Terrorist Aiming to Derail Bush Bid


ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece - Two U.S. men advanced to the final of the shot put Wednesday, hoping to make even more history at the ancient site that gave birth to the Olympics 2,780 years ago...

U.S. Men Qualify for Final in Shot Put


Arsenals manager Arsene Wenger assured of his faith in both keepers Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia two days before Sunday #39;s match against Chelsea at Highbury.

Wenger keeps Arsenals keepers, unsure about Ljungberg on Sunday


MacCentral - The PC market won't grow as fast in 2004 as originally predicted by Gartner Inc. analysts, as concerns about the overall health of the U.S. economy weigh on the market, the market research company said.

Gartner revises PC market forecast, warns of downside (MacCentral)


MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police on Wednesday arrested  five suspected members of the Basque separatist ETA guerrilla  group who appeared primed to stage attacks, Interior Minister  Jose Antonio Alonso said.

Spain Arrests Five ETA Suspects Primed for Action


LONDON -- Prince Charles tried to put the record straight yesterday about his views on education in a speech that only a handful of Church of England bishops were allowed to hear.

Prince denies leaked note #39;s elitist doctrine


The number of US workers applying for unemployment aid grew more than expected last week. Thursday #39;s Labor Department report says initial jobless claims grew by 14,000 - to 350,000 - mostly due to the hurricanes

Hurricanes Boost US Jobless Claims


Toshiba claimed yesterday to have developed the first DVD that is capable of playing both conventional and high-definition content, in the latest move in the race for the next generation of optical discs.

Toshiba #39;s DVD has it both ways


Saudi officials say security forces have killed a suspected militant in the western city of Jeddah after the man tried to use a hand grenade against them.

Saudi Police Kill Suspected Militant in Jeddah


AP - Japan's Cabinet on Thursday approved a plan to keep Japanese troops in Iraq for another year, the trade minister said.

Japan OKs Plan to Keep Troops in Iraq (AP)


ALICANTE, Spain -- Paul-Henri Mathieu pulled off a remarkable 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory against Spanish No. 1 Carlos Moya to give France a 1-0 lead on the opening day of their Davis Cup semifinal on Friday.

Ferrero and Santoro face off next


Findings in the Martian atmosphere by the European Mars Express spacecraft orbiting the red planet correspond to areas where the US Mars Odyssey spacecraft has detected possible water ice just beneath the surface.

New Data Strengthen Mars Life Evidence


SANTIAGO : Chile #39;s Supreme Court lifted the immunity from prosecution of former dictator Augusto Pinochet, who faces criminal charges over the disappearance of political opponents during Operation Condor.

Chile #39;s Supreme Court lifts Pinochet #39;s immunity from prosecution


Rubens Barrichello topped a record-breaking qualifying session at Monza with the fastest ever lap in Formula One to grab pole position for today #39;s Italian Grand Prix.

F1: Rubens gets flier


As the White House opens a two-day conference to promote its second-term fiscal priorities, powerful interest groups that once supported Bush are either working to undercut him or are wary of his proposals.

Bush Allies May Defect Over Fiscal Proposals


Turkish Cypriots begin trading with Greek Cypriots in the south  for the first time in three decades.

Northern Cyprus trade ban lifted


Zimbabwe #39;s government has condemned the acquittal of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on charges of plotting to assassinate President Robert Mugabe, saying a guilty man had been allowed to walk free.

Zimbabwe condemns Tsvangirai acquittal


ISN SECURITY WATCH (02/12/04) - The body of a Western woman found in Falluja was not that of Margaret Hassan, the director of CARE in Iraq who was abducted in mid-October and believed to have been executed a month later, the British Foreign Office said

Body found in Falluja not Hassans


For years, Continental Europeans have chastised the British for what they regard as a lack of European credentials. The British, other Europeans complain, stand outside the

Britain Says European Contract Competition Is Unfair


Anderson (Star report) -- Remy International Inc. said Wednesday it has agreed to sell its US transmission remanufacturing operation, Williams Technologies Inc., to Caterpillar Inc.

Remy International will sell its Williams Technologies unit


MONTREAL (CP) - Alcan Inc. #39;s rolled-products division will be saddled with a debt of \$2.8 billion US as it becomes a separate company under the name Novelis, says a preliminary prospectus.

Alcan spinoff Novelis will have \$2.8 billion US in debt


Atlanta-based Cingular Wireless, on the cusp of closing its acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless, reported third-quarter results yesterday that showed higher sales and a slight decrease in operating income.

Sales, subscribers rise for Cingular Wireless


AFP - Buddhists in southern Thailand say they are living in fear of attack by militants out of revenge for the violent deaths of 87 Muslims at the hands of Thai security forces.

Buddhists live in fear as reprisal attacks mount in Thailand's south (AFP)


Reuters - NATO foreign ministers held\unprecedented talks with ministers from Israel and six Arab\states on Wednesday as part of the alliance's bid to improve\its image and ties in the region.

NATO Seeks to Boost Image, Presence in Middle East (Reuters)


GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Sports Network) - The start time of  Saturday's college football game between 16th-ranked Florida  and Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville was  moved from 6 p.m. (et) to 11:30 a.m. (et).

Florida Moves Up Home Game Versus Kentucky


October 15, 2004 4:59 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - Nokia NOK.HE has used the formidable financial muscle it has built up as mobile handset market leader to engage in a vicious price war to build its market share.

Nokia: profits slump despite market share recovery


A shrinking pool of young adults, a dearth of international students and a tight job market are reducing demand for traditional, two-year master #39;s of business administration programs across the country.

Fewer students pursue MBA


ENERGY group National Grid Transco is to give shareholders a 2bn windfall after announcing the sale of four of its gas distribution networks today.

Energy giant #39;s 2bn windfall


Siebel Systems's software license revenue in its just-ended third quarter rose from the grim five-year low hit in Siebel's second quarter, but still fell short of revenue recorded during the same period last year, the company said Tuesday.

Siebel's Q3 sales slow


USATODAY.com - Personal finance software programs are the computer industry's version of veggies: Everyone knows they're good for you, but it's just hard to get anyone excited about them.

Finding what works for handling piggy bank (USATODAY.com)


NEW YORK -- A closely watched barometer of future economic activity fell in September for the fourth consecutive month, suggesting that the recovery may be cooling. A separate report from the Labor Department, however, suggested modest improvement in the job market.

Leading indicators fall for 4th straight month


AP - Residents of some Jewish settlements in the northern Gaza Strip have proposed that their entire communities be moved to locations inside Israel under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from Gaza next year, a lawmaker said Wednesday.

Gaza Settlers Seek to Keep Communities (AP)


Bayer AG forged an alliance for its struggling pharmaceuticals business with US drugmaker Schering-Plough on Monday, cutting costs and marking another step in the German company #39;s transformation.

UPDATE 3-Bayer and Schering-Plough form drugs alliance


p2pnet.net News:- Apple #39;s pre-eminence in the corporate online music retail market is about to be seriously threatened. Slightly more than a year ago, Bill and the Boyz said they were planning to develop something similar to Apple #39;s iTunes - only better.

MSN Music launch tomorrow


Health India: New York, Oct 17 : The US government could literally be getting under the skin of its citizens with the first futuristic microchip implant for humans getting a go ahead this week.

Privacy breach feared from human-implant chip:


Reuters - The U.S. Bureau of Land Management's\Utah state office said on Wednesday it is deferring an auction\this week of oil and natural gas leases near the Hovenweep

U.S. Defers Energy Leasing Near Cliff Dwellings (Reuters)


The World Match Play Championship in England, which starts Thursday at Wentworth, has a roll call of champions that rivals any tournament.

Two exclusive tournaments, only one that counts


AP - Oracle Corp. finally scooped up bitter rival PeopleSoft Inc. after 18 months of legal and verbal strife, ending a nasty feud with a  #36;10.3 billion deal that promises to shake up the business software industry.

Oracle Acquires PeopleSoft in  #36;10.3B Deal (AP)


VODAFONE, the world #39;s largest mobile phone network, launched its third-generation services in 13 countries today, including the UK.

Vodafone launches 3G services


AP - Three people traveling with the New England Patriots received minor injuries Sunday when two of their buses collided as they made their way to the team's hotel.

Three on Pats Buses Injured in Accident (AP)


Parma hit back from an early goal down to beat Besiktas 3-2 on Thursday and maintain Italy #39;s hopes of winning a UEFA Cup championship it used to dominate.

Parma hits back to keep Italian hopes alive


PARIS, Oct 29 (AFP) - The relatives of six French citizens killed in Palestinian attacks in Israel several years ago have called for French authorities to question Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat while he receives treatment in Paris for a serious medical

French Jewish families demand Arafat interrogation


Rangers coach Alex McLeish has called on fans to back the likely return of Australian Olympian Craig Moore for the crucial Champions league return leg against CSKA Moscow here.

Rangers coach calls on fans to back spurned Australian Olympian


Cabinet minister Patricia Hewitt says the entire Cabinet is sorry for the failings in intelligence used to justify the war in Iraq.

Ministers 'sorry' for Iraq error


Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. slipped more than 10 percent in Wednesday trading after a JP Morgan analyst downgraded the stock and told investors to take profits following a three-month run-up.

Sirius Shares Fall on Analyst Downgrade


Youth ministers Mike Foster, left, and Craig Gross say they don #39;t want teens to get sucked into the world of online porm. (ABCNEWS.

Young Christian Pastors Fight Porn


The Canadian pharmacy manager that arranges prescription shipments to Springfield's city employees landed a chunk of new business yesterday, emerging as the sole supplier for a new prescription importation website unveiled by Illinois and Wisconsin.

Canadian drug vendor wins deals with 2 states


Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas serves up a little something for everyone, unless you're against mayhem and dark humor. By Lore Sjberg.

GTA Throws in the Kitchen Sink


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp. <A HREF=

Intel Sees Web Buckling, Invests in New Systems


You #39;re angry. You want to lash out. The Red Sox are doing it to you again. They #39;re blowing a playoff series, and to the Yankees no less.

On Baseball: Rain dulls pain


Insurance firms are left  reeling as New York attorney general Elliot Spitzer sues Marsh   McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker, for taking illegal payments.

US insurers reel amid fix probe


The video game Halo 2 is expected to gross \$75 million US in sales over the next 24 hours, with a  quot;midnight madness quot; release similar to the opening of a blockbuster film.

Video game fans eagerly await Halo 2 #39;s release


ST. LOUIS -- This was the kind of deflating loss that would send some teams -- the Cubs come to mind -- into the fetal position. Twelve grueling innings, a booming walkoff two-run homer and 52,144 people screaming loud enough to make your ears ring.

Clemens in Game 7 -- perfect


For all the mistakes and squandered scoring chances by Boston College in Saturday's 17-14 loss at Wake Forest, coach Tom O'Brien was not prepared yesterday to say his Eagles beat themselves in their nonconference game against their future Atlantic Coast Conference rival.

BC's goal: Get back on track


TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States will announce the sale  of four Aegis missile-defense warships to Taiwan next year with  delivery likely to begin in 2011, a newspaper said on Monday.

Report: U.S. to Approve Sale of Aegis Ships to Taiwan


AP - Kids arm-wrestle all the time, but over the Internet? And there's nothing unusual about checking your weight, but in gallons? And all of this to illustrate lessons about networks and the search for life in outer space?

Museum Addition Brings More Things to Try (AP)


Care International appeals on Arabic television for the release of its Iraq director, Margaret Hassan.

Agency pleads for hostage release


Google Inc. made a much anticipated move toward what many consider the newest frontier in the digital information search sector by announcing Thursday it is offering a test version of an application designed to let users search for information stored on their desktop computers.

Google preps desktop search application


PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Reuters) - The

Programs: 'Myst IV' Preserves the Magic


China #39;s economic growth has slowed for a third straight quarter as efforts by the government to rein in booming expansion continue to take hold.

China #39;s economic boom slows down


p2pnet.net News:- A man accused of using Japan #39;s Winny p2p file sharing application to release movies online has received a suspended sentence in Japan.

Winny user #39;s 3-year sentence


AP - Microsoft Corp.'s five-year legal battle in Europe moves into a public courtroom for the first time as the U.S. software giant tries to get the European Union's landmark antitrust ruling against it lifted.

Microsoft's EU Battle Hits Public Court (AP)


AFP - French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said he was still hopeful two French reporters held hostage in Iraq would be freed, adding that  quot;lines of dialogue quot; had been opened with those detaining them.

France still hopeful reporters in Iraq will be released (AFP)


Digital, high-definition television can be a complex enough business in its own right. But the shift from analog to digital now also means a shift from fat to flat. <FONT face=

To Be Picture-Perfect, a Choice of 3


US Airways Group Inc. has reached an agreement with its lenders and the U.S. government to extend financing necessary for the bankrupt airline to operate through mid-January, court documents showed Tuesday.

US Airways, Creditors Reach Financing Accord


Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given was adjudged to have fouled Manchester Uniteds Paul Scholes inside the area at a crucial juncture of Sundays big Premiership encounter at St Jamess Park.

Given punished as Newcastle fall to fourth straight defeat


Sprint Corp. , said on Friday it plans to reduce by up to 700 jobs in its business solutions unit as it realigns its business to focus on wireless and Internet-based telecommunications offerings.

Sprint to cut 700 jobs NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell sharply  on Wednesday  after oil prices jumped more than a dollar to over \$48 a barrel  and investment bank Morgan Stanley <A HREF=

U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply


washingtonpost.com - Shock jock Howard Stern's decision to jump ship from traditional radio gives a boost to the emerging technology of blasting tunes, news and other staples of AM and FM radio via satellite.

Star-Power Surge for Satellite Radio (washingtonpost.com)


PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Owners on Thursday  unanimously voted to extend the term of baseball commissioner  Bud Selig for three years through 2009.

Selig Receives Three-Year Extension


The contract offer that Indians general manager Mark Shapiro had made Friday to left-hander David Wells got turned down, as Wells agreed to a two-year deal with the Red Sox.

Indians regroup, look to Loaiza


unveiled a plan to end the long-running conflict in the region, saying it wants peace talks. demilitarising the 36-year-old conflict and a referendum in the Basque country on its future.

Banned Basque party calls for peace talks


United Airlines plans to slash the number of its domestic flights and increase its more profitable international schedule, while at the same reducing the size of its fleet.

United Airlines Cutting Domestic Service


A trio of powerful explosions emanating from three different regions in space could mean astronomers might see stars blowing up within days, scientists said on Friday.

Three Cosmic Explosions Could Precede Supernovae


A Kenyan environmental activist whose children graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway today.

Nobel prize winner has ties to Geneva


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese camera and office equipment  maker Canon Inc. <A HREF=

Canon to Start Making Rear Projection TVs in 2005


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- ATA Holdings, the bankrupt parent of ATA Airlines, took a key step Thursday toward salvaging more of its struggling operations.

Agreement offers flexibility and cash to bankrupt airline


AP - Steve Finley thrust his fists in the air as the ball left his bat. His ninth-inning grand slam Oct. 2 beat the Giants and assured the Dodgers' first postseason appearance since 1996. Three days later, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Dodgers to begin the NL division series behind five home runs  #151; two by Larry Walker.

Finley, Walker Pay Big for New Teams (AP)


State police believe alcohol may have played a role in the death of former NFL player Justin Strzelczyk, but said Friday they may never know what pushed him to lead troopers on the highway chase that led to his death.

State police seek answers in former NFL player #39;s fiery death


A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb today near a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs with the Iraqi National Guard in the northern city of Kirkuk.

At Least 19 Killed, Scores Injured in Iraq Bombing


Ever want to growl

A new weapon against 'cell yell'


PeopleSoft Inc. said its board remains convinced Oracle Inc. #39;s \$24-a-share takeover bid is inadequate #39; #39; and said it will not sell the company for less than it #39;s worth.

PeopleSoft Says Again Oracle Bid Inadequate, It Won #39;t Sell


Controversy has erupted in the open-source world over a report from the Gartner Group that predicts the vast majority of personal computers sold in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe that

Linux Community Steamed over Windows Piracy Report


The proposed merger of Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. could face a shaky start as the companies work to run and eventually merge two wireless technologies without losing a ton of money or customers.

Technology Challenges Sprint-Nextel Merger


Choosing a DVD player used to be simple: progressive scan or no progressive scan? These days, even the DVD players on sale for \$29 at Wal-Mart feature progressive scanning.

Onkyo #39;s DVD Changer Spins a New Tune


South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma has been linked to a multimillion-dollar arms payoff at a trial in Johannesburg, the Times of London said Tuesday.

Arms payoff trial shakes South Africa


TORONTO (CP) - Rogers Communications Inc. is proposing a share exchange to take back the 11 per cent of Rogers Wireless that it does not already own.

Rogers Communications moves to take back full ownership of Rogers <b>...</b>


The Treasury Department added a Peruvian airline Wednesday to the U.S. government's list of entities suspected of links to drug trafficking.

U.S. Links Peru Airline to Trafficking


AP - World leaders saluted Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday, with some expressing regret at the departure of a figure who had sought international consensus through his multilateralist views. All said they hoped for constructive ties with his successor.

World Leaders Issue Praise for Powell (AP)


Dwight Yorke may quit Birmingham City in the wake of alleged racist taunts received from Blackburn fans. The Telegraph says Yorke is upset by the lack of support he has had from plc chairman David Sullivan and is now considering his future at the club.

Yorke considers quitting Birmingham


There might not be much love between Nets #39; captain Jason Kidd and his former coach, Byron Scott. But Kidd obviously wanted to make sure everybody on press row

Kidd Says Hello, Then Ruins Scott #39;s Return


Texas children remain in life-threatening situations and are continually abused because child protective workers are inundated with excessive caseloads, an investigative report released Friday concludes.

CPS cites worker burden in continued abuse


United Airlines, the bankrupt carrier, yesterday made its first progress in efforts to achieve a second round of labour cost cuts when it said it had reached a tentative agreement

United Airlines nears deal on more cost cuts


Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The Canadian general who watched helplessly while genocide raged in Rwanda launched a  tirade Wednesday against Western countries for their

Dallaire launches tirade against Western powers for Sudanese waffling (Canadian Press)


WASHINGTON -- The Ace of Spades was captured. The Ace of Clubs and Ace of Hearts were killed. Of the most-wanted Iraqis included in a deck of playing cards distributed last year by the US military, all except 10 are in custody or dead.

US card deck omits key Iraqi militants


AP - Even in death, the 17-year cicadas made their mark. Their decaying carcasses gave a super-size boost in nutrients to forest soil and stimulated seed and nitrogen production in a plant important to the forest ecosystem, researchers reported in Friday's issue of the journal Science.

Study: Dead Cicadas Help the Soil (AP)


AP - The Irish Republican Army has reopened negotiations with Northern Ireland's disarmament chief, the outlawed group said Tuesday, signaling its readiness to put more weapons out of commission for the first time in over a year.

IRA Says It Has Resumed Disarmament Talks (AP)


A number of former players and staff linked with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club have voiced their opinion on the sensational exit of manager Jacques Santini.

Reaction from Tottenham Hotspur Football Club


Reuters - The United Nations on Monday added 14\pesticides and chemicals, including lead additive for petrol,\to a growing list of toxic substances in which trade is\restricted.

Treaty Curbs Trade in More Dangerous Chemicals (Reuters)


IBM, Sony Corp., Sony Computer Entertainment and Toshiba Corp. said Monday that the companies had  quot;powered on quot; the first workstation designed around the collaboratively designed  quot;Cell quot; processor, which will begin pilot production next year.

Sony, Partners Offer Glimpse Of  #39;Cell #39; Chip


washingtonpost.com - Four of the nation's largest online providers yesterday announced a new round of lawsuits aimed at e-mail spammers, including the first major case involving spam sent via an instant messaging service.

ISPs File Suits Against Spammers (washingtonpost.com)


SEOUL - Hyundai Motor Co, South Korea #39;s largest carmaker, said Wednesday it will build a commercial vehicle joint venture in China by 2010.

Hyundai Motor to set up commercial JV in China


MARSH  amp; McLENNAN, the worlds biggest insurance broker, was last night facing a potentially crippling downgrade of its credit rating by Standard  amp; Poors, after its borrowing power was all but frozen by its bankers.

US broker faces credit downgrade


IF ONE stereotype doesnt fit, try another. Sven Goran Eriksson, pilloried in the summer for being an over-cautious Swede, inculcated during his Serie A career with a craven inclination to defend a slender

Eriksson to put caution to one side


Crossett #39;s 25-yard field goal in overtime, the first of his college career, secured a 17-14 victory for beleaguered Missouri on Saturday.

No title game for Iowa State


Willie Randolph interviewed for the Mets' managerial job Monday, and stressed that his many years with the Yankees will serve him well if he gets a chance to run a team.

Randolph Interviews for Mets' Job


AFP - Egypt pressed Africa's case for permanent seats on a reformed UN Security Council and said it deserved to be considered for a place itself.

Egypt presses case for permanent seat on UN Security Council (AFP)


Carolyn Roberts was ready for heavy wind and rain as the remnants of Hurricane Ivan approached northwest Georgia, but she didn #39;t anticipate storm-driven sticker shock at the gas pump.

Ivan raises gas prices far from landfall


Hajime Meshiai, an 11-time winner on the Japanese PGA Tour, shot 69 Sunday to retain a share of the lead after five rounds of the Champions Tour national qualifying tournament.

Reese, Meshiai share Champions Tour qualifying lead


com October 7, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. There #39;s no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology.

Mark Cuban prompts dot-com redux


When an earthquake knocked down a section of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, engineers vowed to make a stronger span. But years later, that plan is still mired in controversy. Part 2 of 2. By Amit Asaravala.

A Bridge Suspended in Controversy


Conflicting accounts about the possible release of Iraqi detainees -- among them the woman known as  quot;Dr. Germ quot; -- were issued by the US and Iraqi governments Wednesday.

Conflicting reports over Iraq release


Before last season, the San Antonio Spurs wanted to push Tony Parker aside to make room for Jason Kidd at point guard. This week the Spurs made a big commitment to the 22-year-old Frenchman: a six-year contract extension reportedly worth \$66 million.

Parker signs long-term deal with Spurs


MAKHACHKALA -- A suspect in a 1999 apartment building bombing that killed 64 people and helped trigger Moscow's renewed military campaign in Chechnya was brought to Russia yesterday after being arrested in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan, authorities said. Magomed Salikhov is suspected of helping organize the attack in the Dagestani city of Buinaksk, one of four apartment-house blasts ...

Suspect in '99 blast taken into custody


Australian shareholders had two significant excuses for a protest vote as News Corporation sought to shift its domicile from Australia to Delaware.

Local managers happy to see Murdoch #39;s back


BEA Systems on Monday is rolling out its BEA Enterprise Solutions program, featuring the companys Solution Frameworks initiative to link BEA WebLogic Platform with partners products for deployment of SOAs (service-oriented architectures).
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BEA touts industry-specific solutions initiative


NEW YORK (Reuters) - New applications for U.S. home loans  rose last week as 30-year mortgage rates eased to their lowest  level since early April, an industry group said on Wednesday.

Mortgage Applications Rise in Week


AP - Gordon Cooper, who as one of the original Mercury astronauts was a pioneer in human space exploration, has died. He was 77.

Gordon Cooper, NASA Mercury Pioneer, Dies (AP)


The rapid growth in online game playing will put pressure on broadband networks to evolve, according to research published this week by Sandvine.

Does the  #39;Halo 2 #39; effect threaten broadband?


College basketball: Men -- Binghamton at Brown, 7 p.m.; Pioneer Valley Classic: Amherst at Westfield St., 8 p.m.

Today's schedule


The UN confirmed today that Rwandan troops have crossed the border into Congo in pursuit of rebel forces and was investigating reports that villages had been set ablaze.

UN Confirms Rwandan Troops Have Entered Congo


The announcement Thursday that William Perez was leaving SC Johnson to take over as CEO of Nike Inc. surprised the business world.

Business world has mixed reaction to Perez move


AP - Same starting lineup, same subs, same tactics. The U.S. basketball team may be an unimpressive 1-1 in the Olympic tournament, but coach Larry Brown won't do any tinkering for Thursday's game against Australia.

U.S. Coach Larry Brown Won't Make Changes (AP)


at least 47 people in the deadliest single attack in the Iraqi capital in six months. responsibility for Tuesday #39;s blast, which it said was carried out by a suicide attacker.

Car bomb kills 47 in Baghdad


Five Indian police and one fighter were killed in the region #39;s biggest separatist raid since Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz visited India last month, police said.

Raid in Kashmir leaves six dead


AFP - KarstadtQuelle, the troubled German department store operator, said its creditor banks had agreed to meet its liquidity needs until December 31, but had not yet agreed to its request for a three-year-loan of 1.75 billion euros (2.2 billion dollars).

KarstadtQuelle's banks agree to keep credit lines open until year-end (AFP)


Illinois romped over Florida A amp;M 52-13 on Saturday. But coach Ron Turner doesn #39;t sound like a coach whose team romped. After watching film of the game, Turner was furious over a  quot;cheap shot quot; during the fifth

Redshirt freshman replaces Koch on line


THERE is such a thing as  quot;Gulf War syndrome quot; and the Ministry of Defence should face up to the fact, an independent inquiry concluded yesterday.

Gulf War syndrome real, says inquiry


AP - Germany's economic recovery will continue at a slower pace than expected, an economics institute said Tuesday as it lowered its 2005 growth forecast to 1.4 percent from 2.1 percent.

German Recovery to Grow at Slower Pace (AP)


The UN says Rwanda is threatening to attack Hutu rebels based in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, Kigali says the rebels are advancing toward Rwanda #39;s border.

Rwanda Threatens to Attack Congo-based Rebels


The technical standards body for the internet, the IETF, has bounced back Microsoft #39;s controversial proposal for stopping spam, Sender ID.

MS anti-spam proposal returned to sender


Barry Zito did all he could to keep Oakland #39;s hopes alive on Saturday, but in a rehash of the team #39;s early-season bullpen problems, the A #39;s relievers could not hold on to a lead, and this time, it cost them everything.

No relief, no playoffs for A #39;s 5-4 loss to Anaheim ends postseason <b>...</b>


AP - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. They simply outscored them. Michael Pittman scored one of his three touchdowns on a team-record 78-yard run and Tampa Bay held off the Chiefs 34-31 Sunday, giving the Bucs consecutive victories for just the second time since they won the Super Bowl two years ago.

Buccaneers Hold Off Chiefs 34-31 (AP)


Quarterback David Greene throws a 28-yard touchdown pass for No. 8 Georgia in its 19-13 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday.

Bulldogs Clip Jackets


Auditors must pay attention to what Wall Street thinks is important about a company #39;s performance and consider those figures no matter how small they are, the Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC Makes Its Point on Small Errors, and Auditor Pays \$10 Million


Reuters - The European Union's three big powers\and Iran have reached a preliminary deal over Tehran's disputed\nuclear program which could be finalized in the next few days,\a senior Iranian security official said Sunday.

Iran Says Preliminary Nuclear Deal Reached with EU (Reuters)


Johnny Damon hit a three-run homer and Manny Ramirez a two-run homer Monday to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

MLB: Boston 7, Tampa Bay 3


After a year of pilots and trials, Siebel Systems jumped with both feet into the SMB market Tuesday, announcing a new approach to offer Siebel Professional CRM applications to SMBs (small and midsize businesses) -- companies with revenues up to about \$500 million.

Siebel unveils SMB go-to-market strategy


NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Novell Inc. last week began shipping a desktop version of Linux that is designed for business users and comes with a bundled set of open-source applications as well as technical support, training and consulting options.

Novell Puts Its Weight Behind Desktop Linux


She couldn't accept the \$6,000 first-place prize, but no big deal. Paula Creamer had known that going into the tournament. But the free ticket from American Airlines? That was OK -- and quite amusing to the 18-year-old.

Creamer already appears to be rising to top


WASHINGTON Sept. 30, 2004 - Consumers were tightfisted with their money amid soaring gasoline costs in August and hurricane-related disruptions sent applications for jobless benefits to their highest level in seven months.

Consumer Spending Flat, Jobless Claims Up


EL PASO, Texas (Ticker) -- Boise State got the sort of breaks that come with being a ranked team. The 23rd-ranked Broncos scored a pair of touchdowns on fumble recoveries in the end zone as they rallied for

Boise St. Broncos


Sen. John McCain demands that Major League Baseball #39;s players and owners tighten the sport #39;s drug-testing policy to  quot;restore the integrity quot; of the game.

Sen. McCain calls on baseball to  #39;restore the integrity #39;


IF IT wasn #39;t for Arsenal - thank heaven not for little girls but for Arsenal, Maurice Chevalier would have crooned had he cared for the beautiful game - the Premiership might already be in the process of being re-named.

Thank heaven for Arsenal, the sunshine boys


The baseball gods have a heart, and it showed Monday in the Boston Red Sox #39;s 14-inning, 5-4 victory against the New York Yankees that extended their American League Championship

Red Sox getting big effort from Wakefield


AP - NASCAR is not expecting any immediate changes to its top-tier racing series following the merger between telecommunications giant Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc.

NASCAR Says Merger Won't Hurt Nextel Cup (AP)


Jason Thomas scores a career-high 23 points and grabs 11 rebounds to help American withstand a late Vermont rally and beat the Catamounts, 67-64.

Eagles Hang On


Jon Oltsik says the explosion in broadband use forces a rethinking of Internet security. But a lethargic vendor response is not a promising harbinger.

Wanted: Simple home security


The Scottish Football Association have confirmed their interest in staging Euro 2008 if UEFA are not satisfied with the preparations being made by Austria and Switzerland.

Sfa Eye Euro 2008


Micky Adams resigned from second division Leicester City on Monday, bringing to an end a turbulent reign of highs and lows at the troubled club.

Adams quits Leicester


One of our new categories in the APMF Sense of Place survey is for best Asian business city. After a couple of days, Singapore leads the pack, followed by Bangkok, Thailand and Hong Kong. Enter your vote and comments and make your views count. More new categories include best city for livability, and best tourism destinations.

What are the best cities for business in Asia?


GAZA CITY -- An Israeli aircraft fired two missiles at a car traveling in the Gaza Strip late yesterday, killing a senior Hamas commander who was among the government's most-wanted fugitives -- the latest in a series of Israeli assassinations that have weakened the militant group.

Israeli airstrike kills a Hamas leader


The official month-long campaign for Afghanistan #39;s first-ever direct presidential election opened today in what will be a major test of U S-led nation-building efforts since the 2001 ouster of the Taliban.

Official campaign opens in Afghan presidential poll


Intel named President Paul Otellini as its next chief executive officer, choosing a non-engineer to run the world #39;s largest computer-chip maker for the first time.

Today #39;s business news


Atlanta Hawks forward Antoine Walker (8) fouls Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster, left, on a drive during the fourth quarter, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.

Pacers Top Hawks 108-97 in OT


Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov on Friday emphasized Russias right to conduct preventive strikes against terrorists anywhere across the globe, suggesting it has become common

Russian defense chief reserves right to conduct preemptive strikes


PARIS (Reuters) - Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's  unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral is nearing completion  faster with the help of software from France's Dassault  Systemes and IBM, Dassault said on Tuesday.

Gaudi's Cathedral Gets Help from Dassault, IBM


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysian officials on Saturday were testing three people who fell ill in a village hit by the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, after international health officials warned that the virus appeared to be entrenched in parts of ...

Malaysia testing 3 people for bird flu; says outbreak isolated


Two-time major finalist Elena Dementieva joined the parade of seeded players upset at the Porsche Grand Prix, losing 6-0, 7-5 to American qualifier Lisa Raymond on Wednesday.

Dementieva latest upset victim at Filderstadt; Davenport wins


NASA should be able to meet all the requirements for resuming space shuttle flights next spring, an oversight panel said.

Panel Sees Shuttle Flights Resuming Soon


With the Internet revolution now a decade old, fear no longer grips companies contemplating moving their systems to the Web. More companies are turning to so-called Web Services these days to help migrate

Web Services


MADRID (Reuters) - Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will become  the first Spanish prime minister to be questioned by a  parliamentary commission on Monday when he gives his version of  events surrounding the Madrid train bombings.

Spanish Leader Faces Grilling on Train Bombings


Reuters - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver\Koren Robinson has been suspended without pay for four games by\the league for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Seahawks Receiver Robinson Suspended by NFL (Reuters)


AKRON, Ohio - Six days after US captain Hal Sutton added him to the Ryder Cup team, Steward Cink completed the best performance of his career by turning the final round of the NEC Invitational into a showcase of poise and putting.

Golf: Cink in command in winning NEC Invitational


Can #39;t keep a good woman down. Well, a woman with good taste, anyway; and more specifically, the company she founded. Shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (nyse: MSO - news - people ) trading on the New

Stewart: Kmart Exec Shuffle May Benefit Firm Martha Founded


The Goldsmith name will disappear from Memphis and Jackson department stores that have borne it for 134 years. Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores announced it will change its regional department store brands to Macy #39;s, beginning in January.

Goldsmith #39;s department store changing names


OAKLAND, Calif. (Sports Network) - Travis Niesen scored a career-high 26 points, Kyle Bailey added 20 and Santa Clara shocked No. 4 North Carolina with a 77-66 victory in a Pete Newell Challenge game at The Arena.

Santa Clara Shocks 4th-Ranked North Carolina


BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian Kim Clijsters made a  successful return from a long absence Wednesday, overcoming  dogged Czech Iveta Benesova 7-6, 6-2 in the second round of the  Belgian Open.

Clijsters Wins on Comeback


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Intel Seen Readying New Wi-Fi Chips


San Francisco 49ers coach Dennis Erickson informed this players during a Wednesday morning team meeting that he will not leave to become the new head coach at the University of Mississippi.

Coach tells players he #39;s not going to Mississippi


The collapse of an Antarctic ice shelf two years ago has accelerated the flow of glaciers into the nearby Weddell Sea.

Ice collapse speeds up glaciers


The voice-over-IP market is growing, and by next year, 50 of all lines installed in the U.S. are expected to rely on VoIP technology -- despite continuing concerns that installations can be costly.

VoIP gaining ground, despite cost concerns


Darin Erstad stroked a three-run homer to help the Anaheim Angels stay alive in the American League West Division title race with a 5-3 triumph over the Oakland Athletics Saturday.

AL Wrap: Angels Keep West Title Hopes Alive


Russia and Belarus achieved compromise and settled the gas pricing problem, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a joint press conference with his Belarussian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko.

PUTIN ON RUSSIAN-BELARUSSIAN COMPROMISE IN GAS PRICES


An Iraqi militant group said it had abducted 11 members of the Iraqi National Guard and posted their pictures on its Web site on Tuesday, three days after 49 unarmed army recruits were found dead.

Web site: Militant group abducts 11 Iraqi soldiers


Sept. 2, 2004 - An enigmatic radio signal picked up three times from the same area of the sky is a candidate for a call from intelligent alien life, according to New Scientist magazine.

Radio Signal: Hello from Alien Life?


AP - Ray Nelson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns and Samford defeated West Alabama 34-20 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.

Samford Tops West Alabama 34-20 in Opener (AP)


Israel on Monday offered its first indication it was reassessing relations with the Palestinians after Yasser Arafat #39;s death, suggesting it might coordinate a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip if the Palestinian Authority cracks down on militant

Israel Willing to Coordinate Gaza Pullout


With performance almost double that of the Earth Simulator, in Yokohama, Japan, IBM Corp.'s Blue Gene/L on Monday was officially ranked first on the Top500 list of the world's fastest supercomputers. IBM built four of the top ten machines on the biannual list, which was set to be announced Monday evening at the SC2004 conference in Pittsburgh.

IBM dominates list of top supercomputers


The leading home-goods retailer keeps its balance sheet clean and delivers strong results.

Bed Bath   Beyond Debt-Free


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. current account deficit  widened slightly to a record \$164.71 billion in the third  quarter as the goods trade shortfall grew and the services  surplus shrank, the government said on Thursday.

Current Account Gap Widens to Record


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks looked set to open nearly  unchanged on Monday amid expected light trading volume on the  Columbus Day holiday, but record high oil prices could put  pressure on markets.

Stocks Seen Little Changed; Oil at Record


Retail sales over the Internet rose 4.7 percent in the third quarter and gained 21.5 percent compared with the same period last year as consumers continued to turn to e-commerce for shopping, a government report showed Friday.

3Q e-commerce sales rise 4.7


AMHERST -- University of Massachusetts wide receiver Nathanael Hasselbeck did his best to make the high-degree-of-difficulty catch, but the ball slipped from his hands and fell to the grass. For the next few moments of practice, the Boston College transfer gave himself a harsh tongue-lashing that continued even as teammates patted him on the back. You wouldn't think this was ...

He's in position to help UMass


Start-up SugarCRM sets out to shake up the business applications market with a free program and low-cost support.

Open-source CRM firm offers subscription service


JERUSALEMIsrael #39;s military arsenal is poised to receive a windfall of 5,000  quot;smart bombs quot; from the United States in a new package of military aid, according to Pentagon documents.

US giving Israel 5,000 bombs


When the opportunity arose to seize the day, the Seattle Seahawks looked more ready for a mausoleum than carpe diem. The Seahawks couldn #39;t take advantage of a prime chance

Arizona Cardinals 25, Seattle Seahawks 17


Workers at Germany #39;s automobile giant Volkswagen (VW) have staged warning strikes in the on-going wage dispute with the management.

Germany #39;s Volkswagen workers stage warning strikes


AFP - The death toll from Russia's school hostage crisis climbed to at least 394 as grieving relatives prepared to bury the first victims while others sifted through overwhelmed morgues for their lost loved ones.

School toll climbs to nearly 400 as Russia buries its dead (AFP)


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Karzai Wins First Ever Afganistan Election


David Coulthard could have a Formula One future in 2005 with the new Red Bull Racing team. Red Bull completed a takeover of Jaguar on Monday and are expected to retain the services of Christian Klien.

Coulthard given Red Bull lifeline


Iran has agreed to a plan by the UN #39;s atomic agency, saying it will halt uranium enrichment work. But the world must remain vigilant about that nation #39;s plans.

Skepticism warranted on Iran #39;s nuclear pact


Two Chechen men suspected of taking part in the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov have been arrested, police said Tuesday, and one commentator cited his interviews with a rebel leader as a possible motive.

Two Arrested in Death of US Journalist


Retief Goosen overcame a four shot deficit to win the season ending Tour Golf Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. The South African player had a surprising come-from-behind victory.

Goosen Comes From Behind to Win Tour Golf Championship


Norway evacuated and closed its Latvian embassy Monday out of fear of a possible terrorist attack, Aftenposten reported. US officials also warned their own citizens about possible

Norway closes Latvian embassy


NEW YORK - An unsettling report on consumer incomes set off a spate of profit-taking on Wall Street Monday as investors worried that a tepid economy would erode companies' third-quarter earnings. Another drop in oil prices failed to shake the gloom from the market...

Stocks Dip on Consumer Income Report News


TOKYO Suzuki Motor said Monday that it planned to invest up to 25 billion, or \$228 million, to make minicars and diesel engines in India, expanding in Asia #39;s fourth-largest vehicle market.

Suzuki announces plans to ramp up output in India


Reuters - New York State and its bond investors\got some good news on Tuesday as Moody's Investors Service said\it raised the state's general obligation bond rating to

Moody's Raises New York State Bond Rating (Reuters)


Placement fees charged by broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) may be unethical and under intense scrutiny by regulators, but that

Insurers obligated to pay controversial Marsh fees


Reuters - The average U.S. retail price of\gasoline fell slightly over the last two weeks to about  #36;1.86 a\gallon, restoring a trend of declines after a modest increase\late last month, according to the nationwide Lundberg survey of\about 7,000 gas stations released on Sunday.

Gas Price Slips to  #36;1.86/Gallon -Survey (Reuters)


Fans of open-source programming and multiplayer gaming explore ways to bring the concept of the metaverse -- an infinitely expandable virtual world -- closer to fruition. By Daniel Terdiman.

Gamers Eye Open Virtual Worlds


AP - The Pentagon will post on its Web site a federal write-in ballot for civilian and military voters overseas who do not get their regular absentee ballot in time, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Pentagon to Post Write-In Ballot on Web (AP)


NEW YORK - Stocks were mixed Thursday after Merck   Co. said it would be forced to remove its best-selling Vioxx arthritis drug from the market due to serious health risks...

Merck's Vioxx Woes Weigh on Stocks


SAN FRANCSICO (CBS.MW) -- McDonald #39;s Corp. said late Monday that President and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Bell, who has been battling cancer, has stepped down effective immediately.

McDonald #39;s CEO Charlie Bell resigns


Some states are paying far higher prices than others for prescription drugs under the Medicaid program, but data that would help them get a better deal are kept confidential by the federal government, a new report says.

States face Medicare drug price handicap


NABLUS, WEST BANK -- The Israeli army yesterday destroyed the home of a teenage suicide bomber despite his mother #39;s public and impassioned criticism of the group that sent her son on the deadly mission.

Israel destroys home of teenage bomber


The US nationwide price for gasoline rose closer to \$2 a gallon over the last week and diesel fuel hit a new record high for the second week in a row, the government said on Monday.

Gas Pump Price Highest Since Mid-June


AP - Former NBA superstars Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were among the dozens of guests that arrived at this Caribbean resort island Tuesday afternoon, where Tiger Woods reportedly is to marry his Swedish model fiancee.

Dozens Arriving for Apparent Woods Wedding (AP)


College football fans would probably be comparing him to - well, don #39;t take my word for it. Take Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer #39;s, one of the most respected individuals in the game.

Nobody strikes the pose better than Reggie Bush


MADRID Spains cabinet proposed legislation Friday allowing same-sex marriages and for homosexuals to adopt children, pressing ahead with its liberal agenda despite vociferous opposition from the influential Roman Catholic Church.

Spain poised to sanction same-sex marriages


North Korea says it sees no reason to join a working-level meeting with the United States to prepare for further six-party talks on the communist state #39;s nuclear weapons development.

North Korea: Tyrant is Bush, not Kim


The Russian oil giant Yukos sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on Wednesday, requesting an emergency court hearing in Texas to stop the Russian

To Try to Stop Sale, Yukos Files Chapter 11 in US


Reuters - U.S. television broadcasters on\Monday labeled as inadequate planned legislation to ensure\millions of consumers can still watch television once\broadcasters begin airing only in digital.

Broadcasters Object to Planned Digital TV Bill (Reuters)


Gold Fields Ltd. #39;s appeal to South Africa #39;s stock market regulator to block Harmony Gold Mining Co. #39;s 43.9 billion rand (\$7.

Gold Fields Appeal to Exchange on Harmony Bid Fails (Update1)


Big Blue also introduces radio tag services for midsize suppliers working under mandates from retail giants such as Wal-Mart.

IBM offers RFID services for manufacturers


NEW YORK - Strong earnings from financial services companies and upbeat economic data pushed stocks higher Tuesday, but many investors clung to the sidelines ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, expected later in the session.    In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 7.52, or 0.1 percent, at 10,212.41...

Stocks Higher; Investors Await Fed


Two Brazilian subsidiaries of General Electric Co. that provide maintenance services to financially troubled airline Vasp are calling for the bankruptcy of Brazil's fourth-largest airline.

Brazil's Vasp Airline to Face Bankruptcy


The European Commission raised its estimate for euro zone growth this year to 2.1 percent from the 1.7 percent forecasts last spring due to surging external demand.

Eurozone growth forecast up in 2004, down in 2005


AFP - Japan's foreign exchange reserves at the end of August rose 8.75 billion dollars from July to a record 827.95 billion dollars for the fourth consecutive monthly rise, the finance ministry said.

Japan's foreign reserves hit record high in August (AFP)


FIVE explosions rocked Madrid last night after Basque terror group Eta threatened bombings in the Spanish capital. A petrol filling station was one of the targets but initial reports said the explosions were by  #39;low potency #39; bombs.

EXPLOSIONS HIT MADRID


Fannie Mae, the nation's largest mortgage buyer, agreed to major changes in its accounting and management practices.

Fannie Mae Agrees to Sweeping Changes


Sprint, the third largest US mobile phone network operator, has announced details of its plan to spend \$3bn over the next three years to upgrade its network infrastructure and roll out third-generation services.

Sprint unveils \$3bn plan to roll out 3G


BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Masters champion  Phil Mickelson played the role of Ryder Cup cheerleader on  Saturday as his U.S. team mates began to repair the damage of  an opening day meltdown.

Mickelson Accepts Role as Ryder Cup Cheerleader


SRINAGAR, 29 November 2004 - In the worst incident of its kind in 15 years, an angry Indian paramilitary soldier gunned down seven of his colleagues and injured two others critically in north Kashmirs Baramulla town, 54 km from here, around midnight.

Soldier Kills 7 Colleagues in Kashmir


US shares closed just a tad lower last night as the amrket held its breath ahead of the US election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 7.82 points adrift (0.

US stocks mark time ahead of poll


WASHINGTON -- Consumers were tightfisted amid soaring gasoline costs in August and hurricane-related disruptions last week sent applications for jobless benefits to their highest level in seven months.

Surging gas costs hamper spending


Insurgents abducted the local director of CARE International from her car in Baghdad yesterday, targeting a charity worker who has championed ordinary Iraqis for decades.

Charity director kidnapped in Iraq


The IT industry #39;s war against virus writers has seen battles won on both sides this year. Sven Jaschan, the 18-year-old German responsible for spreading 70 per cent of viruses in the first six months of 2004

Despatches from the frontline of the war against PC viruses


PALO ALTO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 15, 2004 -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has been awarded a 10-year contract worth \$290 million by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), an agency of the US Department of Defense.

HP Tapped for \$290 Million Defense Logistics Agency Contract


Gemstar-TV Guide and Hitachi announce a multiyear deal to bring program guides to digital TVs.

Hitachi TVs to pick up Gemstar technology


Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) shares dropped 8 percent on Thursday after the film studio indicated a sale of its assets would likely be less than Wall Street has been expecting.

MGM shares drop 8 pct on potential for lower bids


MANCHESTER - As Wayne Rooney steps closer to his Manchester United debut, club captain has Roy Keane warned the England striker not to trust anyone as he revealed a world of hangers-on and back-stabbers at Old Trafford.

Keane to Rooney: Beware the hangers-on and back-stabbers


Launching in 2005, Uphonia is the latest of the

New wireless reseller to aim at 'urban ethnic' market


US and Iraqi forces have launched a major offensive against a town suspected of harboring insurgents in northern Iraq. At least eight people have been killed and dozens injured in the fighting in Tal Afar Saturday.

US, Iraqi Forces Launch Major Offensive in Northern Iraq, 8 People <b>...</b>


- DeJesus walked on a full count, D.Brown scored, A.Castillo to third, Gotay to second. - Berroa singled to center, A.Castillo scored, Gotay to third, DeJesus to second.

Top of 3rd


(Boston-AP, Oct. 24, 2004) _ It was wild, sloppy World Series opener with plenty of runs, hits and errors. When it was over, the Boston Red Sox had won the highest-scoring Game One in World Series history, 11-to-9 over St.

Red Sox win wild World Series opener


That #39;s according to research outfit Gartner, which on Thursday said that second quarter global mobile phone shipments hit 156.

Phone sales show no sign of slowing


PARIS Early last summer, OPEC looked as though it had successfully absorbed tremendous shocks to the oil market - a strike in Venezuela, ethnic clashes in Nigeria, attacks on foreign workers in Saudi Arabia, a war in Iraq.

Market is in charge as OPEC #39;s clout fades


Fannie Mae #39;s chief executive and another top official are to appear before Congress to explain an accounting lapse at the mortgage giant amid regulators #39; allegations of earnings manipulation and management misdeeds.

Fannie Mae Execs Appear Before Congress


Jerry Colangelo has resigned his position as chief executive officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks, effective immediately, handing the reins of the organization to CEO Elect Jeff Moorad.

Colangelo resigns as CEO of D-Backs


West Palm Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Tom Lehman will be named the United States Ryder Cup captain for the 2006 matches, according to The Palm Beach Post.

Report: Lehman named Ryder Cup captain


Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will implement the strained silicon manufacturing technique on its upcoming 90-nanometer processors as well as 130-nanometer processors released this quarter, an AMD spokesman said Friday.

AMD using strained silicon on 90-nanometer chips


told reporters on Sunday, though some officials said the last vote could be counted on Monday. waist, according to Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Poulain, spokesman for the NATO-led peacekeeping mission.

Afghan suicide blast toll rises


At least two Palestinian children have been reportedly shot and wounded by the Israeli occupation troops in the southern Gaza Strip City of Khan Younis.

Israeli Occupation Forces Wound Children, Raze Lands in Khan <b>...</b>


Company says US officials OK request by airline to use the stun gun on flights; shares jump. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stun gun maker Taser International Inc.

Taser wins approval for in-flight use


A new group of processors could put the chipmaker inside your set-top box.

Intel devising chip line for consumer electronics


Graeme Souness will demand his players play with passion as he begins his reign as Newcastle United manager. Newcastle face Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin in tonight #39;s UEFA Cup clash and Souness said:  quot;I #39;m aware Bobby had an 8-0 win in his first game in charge.

Souness wants passionate Newcastle start


Some of the insurance brokers and carriers under investigation in New York Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer #39;s probe of steering and bid-rigging are major players in the Washington area insurance market.

Insurance Probe Hits Home in DC Region


Motorsport.com. Ford has announced that Jaguar will be withdrawn from Formula One at the end of the 2004 season and the F1 business will be put up for sale.

Jaguar to be withdrawn and sold


A report criticising US Anglicans for ordaining a gay bishop is welcomed by those who opposed his appointment.

Anglican leaders welcome report


DENVER - Attorneys for Kobe Bryant have dropped their fight to seal investigative files compiled as part of the rape case against the NBA star but insist prosecutors open all records, including those that may clear their client.

The Nation in Brief


TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar held near one-week highs  against the euro and the Swiss franc on Thursday after U.S.  manufacturing figures came in much stronger than expected.

Dollar Near 1-Week High Vs Euro


ATHENS, Greece - Paul Hamm thought his fantastic finish was too good to be true. Maybe he was right...

Judging Error Led to Hamm's Gold


Stephen Gallacher clinched his first win on the European Tour after eding out Graeme McDowell on the first play-off hole in the dunhill links Championship.

Gallacher clinches dunhill title


Unilever has warned that restoring profitable growth will involve rising marketing spend and a big jump in restructuring charges in the fourth quarter.

Unilever warns of extra costs


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday after the  Federal Reserve said the economy was regaining some momentum  and raised interest rates for the third time this year.

Stocks Gain After Fed Raises Rates


Nortel Networks is pushing its security features to the forefront with a series of updated products and a new relationship with security vendor Symantec.

Nortel makes security push


ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast forces will immediately pull back from front lines, the presidential spokesman said Sunday, after a day of clashes with French peacekeepers that left the West African nation #39;s air force in shreds.

Ivory Coast to Pull Back Its Forces


Oil prices eased yesterday as top world exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its westbound crude sales in an effort to shift the large volumes it is offering to cool world markets.

Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices


TESCO, the UKs largest supermarket, is to go head to head with iTunes and Napster by launching digital music downloads on its website.

Tesco jumps on to digital downloading bandwagon


Civilians trapped in Fallujah face a humanitarian disaster unless Iraqi and American authorities allow food, water and medicine into the besieged city, aid agencies warned last night.

Fallujah situation  #39;disastrous #39;, charity says


One year ago today, the ace of spades in the infamous deck of 55 cards representing the most-wanted people in Iraq, was taken into custody.

Captured: Saddam Hussein, One Year Later


NEW ORLEANS - Stragglers streamed toward higher ground Wednesday on highways turned into one-way evacuation routes and surf started eroding beaches as Hurricane Ivan roared toward the Gulf Coast with 135 mph wind and its outer bands darkened the sky.    Ivan could cause significant damage no matter where it strikes, as hurricane-force wind extended up to 105 miles out from the center...

Hurricane Ivan Roars Toward Gulf Coast


Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners broke Major League Baseball #39;s single-season hit record with two singles against the Texas Rangers.

Mariners #39; Suzuki Breaks Sisler #39;s Single-Year Hit Mark (Update1)


Italy is again under shock over the kidnapping of two of its aid workers in Iraq, this time young women who were in Baghdad to assist with reconstruction efforts.

Italian Leaders Condemn Kidnapping of Aid Workers in Iraq


New York, NY (Sports Network) - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is reportedly dealing with a personal issue that could affect his availability early in the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins Tuesday in the

Yankees could be without Rivera early in ALCS


It wasn #39;t quite as dramatic or significant as the Music City Miracle. The Kansas City Chiefs will take it just the same. The Chiefs didn #39;t need a long lateral on a controversial kickoff

Chiefs beat Titans in offensive display


Prime Minister Tony Blair has addressed the memorial service at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral for murdered hostage Ken Bigley.

Memorial service for Ken Bigley


FALLUJAH - Any motorist who slows down is seen as a suspected suicide bomber. Fingers squeeze triggers at the slightest movement around nearby houses.

Americans on nerves #39; edge at risky post


SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO - News) announced today the availability of a suite of new Cisco Catalyst switching products and services specifically designed and priced for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Cisco Extends Catalyst to SMBs


Following the announcement earlier this week that Betrusted and TruSecure are to merge, John Becker, chief executive of the resultant security services company, Cybertrust, talked to Jaikumar Vijayan.

Can Cybertrust BeTrusted to keep your networks TruSecure?


On Wednesday, Joe Gibbs kept rubbing his eyes when he spoke after practice, as if in need of a late afternoon nap. On Friday, his answers were short and void of any emotion.

Compete against your friends, SI experts and celebrities in this <b>...</b>


Olympic champion Kelly Holmes will not contest the 800metres when the final day #39;s action at the World Athletics Final gets underway this afternoon.

HOLMES WITHDRAWS FROM 800m


KIEV -- Facing a relentless tide of opposition protests, embattled President Leonid Kuchma said yesterday that a new election might be the only way out of a spiraling crisis that threatens to break up this former Soviet republic between the pro-Russia east and the Western-leaning rest of Ukraine.

Ukraine president eyes new vote


For all the highlights he #39;s provided in a 33-game career, Michael Vick reminded the Atlanta Falcons that he can lay an occasional egg, too.

Vick, Falcons thrown to the Lions


Ernie Els posts a tidy round of 4-under 68, giving him a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the American Express Championship.

Els Eases Ahead


A PALESTINIAN presidential candidate was arrested by Israeli authorities for allegedly attacking a border guard at a roadblock near Jerusalem, his party said.

Presidential candidate arrested


Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Former Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was ordered by an arbitrator Friday to pay a huge sum of money to Miami, which filed a grievance against the star after he retired just prior to training camp this season.

Report: Dolphins win grievance against Williams


AP - Dr. Robert Ersek, a 66-year-old plastic surgeon, invited reporters to his Texas operating room recently and, in front of their cameras, proceeded to liposuction himself. After numbing the skin near his navel, he slipped in a hollow tube about a quarter-inch wide and moved it back and forth until it had sucked out about half a pound of fat. Ersek's office throws away tons of liposuctioned fat every year. But he shipped his own to a California company for processing and long-term storage of some of the cells from that fat.

Some Scientists Look to Fat for Stem Cells (AP)


The Yukos oil company has filed for bankruptcy in the United States and appealed for a temporary restraining order against the auction of its main production unit that is scheduled for Sunday - dramatically challenging the Russian government to enter arbitration proceedings.

Yukos Files for Bankruptcy in U.S.


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intuit Inc. <A HREF=

Intuit Posts Wider Loss After Charge


Apparently bending to widespread public pressure, President Vladimir V. Putin agreed today to a parliamentary inquiry.

Putin Agrees to Inquiry Into Russian School Siege


Two of US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick #39;s top aides are in Brussels today meeting with their European Union counterparts trying to put an end to what the US claims are unfair subsidies to Airbus Industries.

US, EU Talk Aircraft Subsidies


In a blow to Brazil, Intel Corp. chief executive Craig Barrett on Thursday all but ruled out building a chip manufacturing plant in Latin America #39;s largest country because of high labor costs.

Intel CEO All but Rules Out Chip Plant


Software maker Commerce One Inc., seen as a poster child for the dot-com bust, is down to its last \$300,000 in operating cash, has laid off most of its staff and expects to file for bankruptcy.

Commerce One runs out of cash


Ineffective in the second half after a very good first half. Jerald Sowell, Kareem McKenzie, Pete Kendall and Kevin Mawae stood out in run-blocking, with Sowell, Kendall and Mawae doing a good job on linebacker Ray Lewis in the first half.

Grading the Jets


Indonesian transport safety officials have launched an inquiry into the crash of a passenger plane in central Java which has killed more than 30 people and injured at least 60 others.

Investigation underway into Indonesian plane crash


A HISTORIC deal to end IRA violence forever will be struck, Tony Blair insisted yesterday. The PM remained optimistic after Ulster #39;s politicians failed to come to a landmark agreement.

BLAIR PEACE HOPES


PENSACOLA, Fla. - Hurricane Ivan extended its deadly march across the South on Friday, destroying homes, swamping streets and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas...

Ivan Batters Gulf Coast, Leaves 28 Dead


Anguished families struggled Saturday to identify the bodies of relatives killed in a Buenos Aires nightclub fire that left at least 186 people dead, many after being trapped inside by locked emergency exits.

Families Try to ID Argentina Fire Victims


Australia announces plans to create a security zone around its coastline, five times larger than its territorial waters.

Australia lifts maritime security


The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week for a third consecutive time, signaling that the labor market may be improving after hitting a speed bump in June and July.

Jobless Claims Drop for 3rd Straight Week


KUWAIT CITY Iraq #39;s minister of state says Saddam Hussein could face trial within  quot;a few weeks quot; -- or sometime later this year.

Iraqi minister says Saddam Hussein could face trial in  quot;weeks quot;


After 106 years serving customers from early settlers to sophisticated ladies, Burdines,  quot;the Florida store, quot; will be no more.

Macy #39;s to drop Burdines name


Reuters - EU leaders were poised on Thursday to\set a date to start accession talks with Turkey, as Turkish\Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Brussels in an\optimistic mood for a spate of last-minute diplomacy.

EU Leaders Poised to Offer Entry Talks to Turkey (Reuters)


Barcelona is now nine points clear at the top of the Primera Liga table thanks to a 2-1 win at Getafe. An easy win looked on the cards for Barca when Rafael Marquez and Deco put it 2-0 up after just 22 minutes

Barcelona wins again


Barcelona striker Samuel Eto #39;o encountered apparent racial abuse from opposition fans during his side #39;s 2-1 victory over Getafe in Madrid on Saturday.

Barca Eto #39;o encounters racism at Getafe


About three dozen area residents could get an unexpected windfall -- they are owed refunds by the Internal Revenue Service. They are among more than 6,400 refunds owed to taxpayers in New York that have yet to be claimed.

Local residents due for tax refund


Major League Baseball #39;s World Series defending champion Florida Marlins split a double-header with host Chicago Cubs Friday in their first match up since last year #39;s National League title series.

MLB: Marlins, Cubs Split Double-Header


Williams Industries Inc. said its \$780,000 loss in the past fiscal year was due, in part, to

Williams Industries Blames Congress


The software giant agreed to pay \$225 million to avoid criminal prosecution in an accounting scandal that has brought down several of its top executives.

Computer Associates to Pay \$225 Million to Avoid Prosecution


p2pnet.net News:- Nokia 7610 smart phones, as well as other mobiles running Symbian Series 60 software, could be hit by the new Skulls malware.

Skulls trojan bites Symbian 60


RIO FERDINAND finally returned to action last night, accepting responsibility for his eight-month ban and vowing not to turn his back on his country.

FERDINAND: I WANT MY ENGLAND JOB BACK


Cian O #39;Connor has claimed Ireland #39;s first ever equestrian Olympic medal by winning the individual show jumping gold in Athens as rivals ahead of him faltered.

O #39;Connor #39;s first gold for Ireland


Over a thousand Mac fans have camped overnight outside computer giant Apple #39;s first dedicated store in Europe. They braved the cold to be the first inside the shop in London to try and take advantage of the opening day offers.

Mac fans go mad as store opens


Nielsen/NetRatings reported that more than 100 million Europeans use the Internet--and of these, more than 54 million go surfing over a broadband connection.

Europe #39;s Web Surfers Go for Broadband


November 04, 2004 - The Hitman franchise is alive and growing, as Eidos announced today the fourth game in the series, Hitman: Blood Money, is in development at Io-Interactive.

The Hitman is Back


AP - President Bush's re-election disappointed many in the publishing industry, a blue-state business where liberals have long predominated, but it has boosted sales for a few anti-Bush books, notably Thomas Frank's

Sales Up for Books on U.S. Electorate (AP)


Fuji Photo Film, better known by its FujiFilm brand name, will begin selling 16X DVDR media and double-layer DVDR media later this year.

Fuji Readies 16X DVDs


Kazaa's long-standing position as the most popular online file-sharing software appears to be over. Last month, the daily average of file-swappers on the FastTrack peer-to-peer network, which includes Kazaa and related programs, was surpassed for the first time by users on the eDonkey/Overnet network, according to online tracking firm BayTSP Inc.

Online Tracking Firm Says Kazaa Losing Users


The UN Security Council is making a rare appearance outside its New York home, gathering in Kenya to talk about Sudan, Africa #39;s biggest and most troubled country.

Rare UN meeting on Sudan


AP - Japanese officials rushed on Friday to dismiss suggestions that the emperor overstepped his authority and meddled in government affairs by voicing his opposition to Tokyo schools' policy of compulsory patriotism.

Japanese Emperor's Comments Cause Stir (AP)


Zimbabwe's controversial information minister looks set to be disappointed in his campaign to become an MP.

New blow for Zimbabwe's Moyo


Tiger Woods battled through back pain to stay in touch with the lead as fellow American Todd Hamilton set the pace in the WGC-American Express Championship first round on Thursday.

UPDATE 1-Battling Woods in touch with Mount Juliet lead


BOLTON, Oct 31 (SW) - Bolton Wanderers keep on impressing in the English Premier League, giving Newcastle United their third defeat of the season on Sunday.

England: Bolton too strong for Newcastle


BAGHDAD, Nov 7 (AFP) - Prime Minister Iyad Allawi on Sunday declared a state of emergency in Iraq to combat spiralling violence as 21 police officers were shot dead execution-style in a dawn ambush on their stations.

State of emergency declared in Iraq as police officers massacred


Canadian Press - HALIFAX (CP) - Giving family doctors more support by spreading out the burden of primary care is crucial to reforming Canada's health-care system, says the head of a council evaluating nationwide efforts to improve medicare.

Giving doctors more support crucial to health reform, council head says (Canadian Press)


VIENNA (Reuters) - U.N. inspectors, barred from most of  Iraq since last year's invasion, are ready to return to probe  the disappearance of equipment that could be used in atomic  weapons, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday.

U.N. Nuclear Inspectors Ready to Return to Iraq


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger welcomed the news that Manchester United had launched an investigation into the tunnel fracas after Monday #39;s bad-tempered contest.

Man Utd launch investigation


STOCKHOLM, Sweden Aug. 24, 2004 - NASA has agreed to launch its largest scientific balloons from a site in northern Sweden, a spokesman said Tuesday.

NASA Picks Swede Launch Site for Balloons


An inquest rules that the death of an airman who died in 1953 after a secret nerve gas experiment was unlawful.

Nerve gas death was 'unlawful'


JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon moved swiftly to forge a national unity government after winning approval to reshape his coalition and crushing internal opposition to his Gaza pullout plan.

Sharon moves to form new coalition after crushing opponents of <b>...</b>


The gale that engulfed England #39;s footballers against Azerbaijan in Baku on Wednesday night would have had ominous significance in the times of Samuel Pepys, when a superstitious populace believed

Ferdinand can benefit from winds of change


ARLINGTON -- Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira made history Tuesday at Ameriquest Field in Arlington against Cleveland when he became the second player in franchise history to hit for the cycle.

Teixeira cycles his way to history


For one moment in his second game as a starting NFL quarterback for the New York Giants, Eli Manning met the expectations created by his last name and his position as the No.

Eli Manning gets rude welcome


AP - Jason Kidd hit a go-ahead basket early in overtime, and the Nets denied former coach Byron Scott a win in his return to New Jersey with a 94-91 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Nets Nudge Hornets 94-91 in Overtime (AP)


Manchester United stand-in skipper Rio Ferdinand tonight claimed the controversial penalty given after Wayne Rooney went down in the box against Arsenal at Old Trafford was touch and go.

Penalty  #39;Touch and Go #39; - Rio


When Jets coach Herman Edwards started reviewing the many problems that plagued his defense last year, one glaring weakness jumped out at him.

Opportunistic defense helps Jets improve


Alitalia SpA, Italy #39;s largest airline, reached an agreement with pilots to increase work hours and reduce pay ahead of tomorrow #39;s deadline set by Chief Executive Giancarlo Cimoli, union officials said.

Alitalia, Pilots Agree to New Contract, Reduce Pay (Update5)


AFP - A group of activists on Friday delivered to Dow Chemical a container of poisoned well water from the Bhopal gas disaster site to mark the 20th anniversary of the world's worst industrial accident in India.

Dow chemical given poison well water to mark mass Bhopal deaths (AFP)


AMD announced last Thursday that it has launched an initiative to give 50 percent of the world #39;s population internet connectivity and computing capabilities by 2015, revolving around

Hardware news brought to you by IBM


Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has pushed back the deadline for the complete delivery of its Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to April 2005.

XP SP2 Deadline Extended


Nearly 100, 000 protestors, mostly Orthodox Jews, gathered in downtown Jerusalem #39;s Zion Square on Sunday night in opposition to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to evacuate settlements in the West Bank and Gaza.

Thousands Protest Gaza and West-Bank Disengagement


As expected, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s (AMD's) third-quarter revenue came in a little under the company's earlier predictions, but strong increases in sales of its 64-bit desktop and server processors led to the company's fourth straight profitable quarter.

Update: AMD's Q3 led by strong Opteron, Athlon 64 sales


Reuters - Federal Reserve Governor Susan\Bies on Thursday delivered an upbeat assessment of the U.S.\economy, saying both the household and business sectors\appeared to be in good shape.

Fed Governor Assessment of Economy Upbeat (Reuters)


Developer reaction to Microsoft #39;s decision to hold off on delivering planned parts of the next release of Windows Longhorn to meet the 2006 deadline has been mixed, with many calling it a prudent move and others outright upset by the decision.

Longhorn Delay Stirs Dismay, Delight in Developers


Wikipedia has surprised Web watchers by growing fast and maturing into one of the most popular reference sites.

A New-Age Reference


In Vice President Cheney's final push before next Tuesday's election, talk of nuclear annihilation and escalating war rhetoric have blended with balloon drops, confetti cannons and the other trappings of modern campaigning with such ferocity that it is sometimes tough to tell just who the enemy is.

Cheney Mixes Stinging Rhetoric With Retail Politics


US Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Kabul on Nov. 22 and reiterated that the United States will continue to search for al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.

Action Update: Nov. 22 - Dec. 5, 2004


Computer security giant Symantec Corp. has agreed to buy the storage and backup program maker Veritas Software Corp. for about \$13.5 billion in stock in a deal that would create a massive software company that provides a wide range of programs to secure and protect networks and computers.

Symantec to Buy Veritas for \$13.5 Billion


India News: Chennai, Oct 19 : Tamil Nadu #39;s security forces were triumphant Tuesday after dramatically killing forest brigand Veerappan, ending a gory criminal saga as well as the country #39;s longest manhunt.

After two decades, Veerappan saga ends (update):


Citigroup Inc., the world #39;s largest bank, said the US Securities and Exchange Commission may take enforcement action against Thomas Jones, who ran the company #39;s investment-management unit.

Citigroup Says SEC May Take Action Against Jones (Update3)


Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown has told parliament he is meeting his fiscal rules but analysts say he is cutting it too close with public finances to call his approach prudent.

Tax talk not on Brown #39;s lips


Seven-time All-Star Alonzo Mourning will attempt a comeback with the Nets this season, less than a year after a kidney transplant.

Mourning Will Try to Play


Now that hundreds of Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) employees hit the jackpot following the company #39;s initial public offering and subsequent run-up in share price, what #39;s to keep them from coming to work and plugging away with the same vigor as before the millions

Exit Blog, Enter Legg


NEW YORK (CP) - AT amp;T is deepening its job cuts and now expects to eliminate 20 per cent of its workforce this year. The formerly dominant long-distance telecommunications operator also said Thursday it will

AT amp;T deepening workforce slashing, taking \$11.4-billion asset <b>...</b>


Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - It looks as if Pedro Martinez is about to become a member of the New York Mets. The Boston Herald reported Monday afternoon that Martinez has agreed to a four- year, \$56 million

Report: Mets about to get Pedro


The maker of Palm operating systems for handheld computers plans to introduce Tuesday its first version designed specifically for so-called smart phones.

New Palm system targets smart phones


Cameroonians start to vote in presidential elections, marred by allegations of fraud and apathy.

Cameroon votes for leader


The third-quarter losses loomed largest at Delta Air Lines Inc., which faces bankruptcy unless it can quickly win concessions from its pilots and debt holders.

Big 3 Airlines Report Combined \$911M Loss


By Jennifer Hill and Kim Pilling, Scottish Press Association. Canada has suspended three of its former Royal Navy submarines from service after last weeks fatal blaze on a fourth vessel.

Blaze Sub Sister Vessels Suspended from Service


After aggressively placing its new storage boxes in direct competition with storage giant EMC, IBM has now released new storage software to support EMC #39;s Symmetrix DMX Series.

IBM Lends Software Support To EMC Servers


TESSA JOWELL should visit Atlantic City, New Jersey, the former equivalent of Blackpool, if she thinks casinos will regenerate run down resorts and provide jobs for the locals (News, last week).

Letters to the Editor: Poor odds for super-casinos


The United States and its coalition partners on Thursday defended the war in Iraq after UN Secretary General Kofi Annan asserted it was  quot;illegal quot; because it didn #39;t have Security Council support.

Annan claims war in Iraq is illegal


DELRAY BEACH, United States : Top seed Vince Spadea rallied to join second-seeded fellow American Mardy Fish in the second round of the ATP International Championship here.

Tennis: Spadea, Fish advance but three other seeds fall


United Nations, Oct 1 (PTI) The United Nations has called for sending an international police force to stop abuses in Sudan #39;s trouble-torn region of Darfur where war crimes have probably occurred on large scale.

UN calls for sending international police to Darfur


AP - Newt Gingrich, rebutting criticism the GOP is hiding conservatives during its convention, accused Democrats Monday of shunting anti-abortion and conservative Democrats to the side.

Gingrich Counters Dems Hide Conservatives (AP)


Portland Trail Blazers players are protesting the suspension of teammate Qyntel Woods because of allegations involving dogfighting.

Qyntel Woods suspension protested


With a package of academic reforms in place, the NCAA #39;s next crusade will address what its president calls a dangerous drift toward professionalism and sports entertainment.

Notes: NCAA #39;s Brand wants fiscal responsibility


The Bush administration is preparing a strategy for resumed Mideast peacemaking that rests heavily on an emerging core of Palestinian leaders taking charge of keeping order and nurturing an embryonic government.

Arafat #39;s passing could remove roadblock to US peace efforts


A musical about the life and music of the late Johnny Cash called Ring of Fire is being created in the US.

Cash musical heading for Broadway