You can feel the confidence level, not just with Team Canada but with all of Canada. There #39;s every expectation, from one end of the bench to the other, that Martin Brodeur is going to hold the fort.

Brodeur makes it easy


AP - Ronald Reagan used it to reach out to the Soviets during the Cold War. Lech Walesa, the leader of Poland's Solidarity movement, likened it to the sun lighting the Earth. Rock band R.E.M. immortalized it in a cynical hit song.

Radio Free Europe Woos Russian Listeners (AP)


FT.com - Celtel, a pan-African mobile phone operator, is to float on the London Stock Exchange early next year in a move that will value the stake of Mohamed Ibrahim, a former technical director of BT Cellnet and founder of the mobile group, at up to  pound;275m ( #36;496m).

Celtel set to list on London Stock Exchange (FT.com)


Frank Quattrone, whose deal making made him an investment banking star during the Internet stock bubble and a multimillionaire, was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in prison for obstructing justice.

Quattrone to serve 18 months


Reuters - Sudan has asked the United Nations to\help verify reports that 190,000 refugees from the conflict-hit\western Darfur region have voluntarily returned to their homes,\the U.N. refugee agency chief said on Tuesday.

Sudan Asks U.N. to Verify Darfur Refugee Returns (Reuters)


The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the world renowned Indianapolis 500, may be the most famous racing venue in all of motorsports.

Indiana town houses NHRA #39;s biggest operations


The Seattle Mariners #39; Ichiro Suzuki broke a long-standing Major League record with his 258th hit of the season, a third-inning single against the Texas Rangers on Friday.

Ichiro Singles to Break Hits Record


AP - Democrat John Edwards said Thursday that President Bush has done too little to make the nation safer, reaching out to women voters who have said in surveys they believe Bush would do a better job than the Democrats of protecting the country.

Democrat Edwards Courts Women Voters (AP)


AP - U.S. jets struck targets in the insurgent bastion Fallujah on Friday, and U.S. officials said 10 people  #151; including a family of four  #151; were killed when a car bomb exploded near a Baghdad police station in a bloody start to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

U.S. Strikes Fallujah; Car Bomb Kills 10 (AP)


KEY MATCHUP - Colts QB Peyton Manning vs. Detroit secondary. No one has stopped Manning this season. The Lions #39; defense hasn #39;t stopped much at all.

INDIANAPOLIS (7-3) At DETROIT (4-6)


AP - The Ohio Supreme Court rejected former Cleveland Indians outfielder Milton Bradley's appeal of a three-day jail sentence he received after driving away from police who were trying to give the player a speeding ticket.

Ohio High Court Rejects Bradley's Appeal (AP)


Reuters - Interstate Bakeries Corp. (IBC.N),\maker of Wonder bread and Hostess Twinkies, on Monday said it\hired a turnaround firm and delayed filing its annual report\with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interstate Bakeries Hires Turnaround Firm (Reuters)


SEATTLE - The Mariners declined to pick up the contract option on closer Eddie Guardado, giving the injured left-hander 10 days to decide if he wants to become a free agent.

Mariners Won #39;t Pick Up Guardado Option


TOKYO Sony on Thursday reported a 61 percent jump in net profit for the most recent quarter as  quot;Spider-Man 2 quot; pulled in money for the company #39;s movie division, helping to conceal slides in its consumer electronics and video game businesses.

Film unit helps Sony post profit


Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX:RIM) today introduced the innovative new BlackBerry 7100v(TM) for mobile professionals, further expanding choice for Vodafone #39;s BlackBerry(R) customers.

Research In Motion Introduces New BlackBerry 7100v in Europe and <b>...</b>


Virgin Digital has announced their own  quot;iPod mini killer, quot; the weirdly-named  quot;Virgin Electronics Player 5GB quot; which features 5GB of storage (which Virgin bills as capable of holding over 1200 songs), a built in FM tuner, weight of 3.1 ounces, and dual

Virgin unveils  #39;iPod mini killer #39; and openly chides Apple for not <b>...</b>


Toshiba Corp. (6502.T: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it had won support for the HD DVD optical disc standard from four Hollywood studios, advancing

Toshiba Wins HD DVD Support from 4 in Hollywood


The Philippine authorities have charged six members of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group for the super ferry bombing in February that left more than 100 people dead, the government said on Monday.

6 terrorist members charged for Philippine ferry bombing


Consumer spending rebounded sharply July, government data showed Monday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot.

Consumer spending rebounds


Reuters - Darfur rebels from the Sudan\Liberation Army (SLA) handed over 20 prisoners of war to the\African Union (AU) on Tuesday in a move the rebels said was in\line with peace deals they signed with Khartoum last week.

Sudan Rebels Hand Over 20 Prisoners of War (Reuters)


AP - The Milwaukee Bucks on Monday re-signed forward Toni Kukoc after two productive seasons with the team.

Bucks Re-Sign Forward Toni Kukoc (AP)


Five former traders were indicted yesterday in Houston on charges of reporting false trades to industry newsletters to manipulate natural gas prices.

Five in Texas Are Accused of Reporting False Trades


Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his postseason debut as the Houston Astros got their 19th straight home win, 8-5 over Atlanta yesterday for a 2-1 lead in their NL Divisional Playoffs series.

Houston tops Atlanta, leads 2-1


AP - John Lynch saw the next-day-mail envelope in his locker and he knew the news wasn't good. The Broncos safety had the distinction of being the first player to draw a fine this season, when the NFL sent him a letter Wednesday demanding  #36;7,500 for a hard hit on Chiefs receiver Dante Hall in the opener.

John Lynch Draws NFL Season's First Fine (AP)


Reuters - Italy's power and industrial plants face\an uncertain start to 2005, as delays to its national carbon\emissions plan will force producers to start the new year\without their emission limits for the coming 12 months.

Italy Industry Faces Emissions Uncertainty in 2005 (Reuters)


Chelsea #39;s Jose Mourinho insists rival managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are good friends despite their bitter Premiership rivalry.

Ferguson and Wenger  #39;are friends #39;


Dell Inc. is recalling about 990,000 AC adapters used with notebook personal computers because they can overheat and cause a fire and electrical shock hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.

Thousands of Dell adapters recalled for risk of fire, shock from <b>...</b>


Friday sermons rival Arab satellite channels such as al-Jazeera in their influence over Iraqi opinion.

From an Iraqi Pulpit, Prayers and Politics


Local commuters waited an average of 45 hours in traffic in 2002, making Charlotte the 19th-most congested city in the nation, according to a study by the Texas Transportation Institute.

Charlotte ranks 19th in traffic congestion


Russian officials say an army colonel convicted of killing a young Chechen woman has withdrawn his request for a pardon. Yury Budanov is serving a 10-year sentence for strangling an 18-year-old woman in 2000.

Russian Officials Say Army Colonel Withdraws Pardon Request


SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's ruling Worker's  Party (PT) was looking to strengthen its hand in its fight to  transform this huge Latin American country with a good  performance in nationwide municipal elections on Sunday.

Brazil Ruling Party Seeks Stronger Hand from Poll


WASHINGTON - The Army has abruptly reversed itself and decided to pay all of Halliburton Co. #39;s fees to house and feed US troops in Iraq and Kuwait after the company threatened to legally challenge the effort to penalize it.

Pentagon backs off threat to withhold Halliburton fees


OPENWORLD, SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) today announced evidence of strong support for its content management offering through partnerships with leading technology

Industry Leaders Partner With Oracle to Support First True <b>...</b>


Italy's Stefano Baldini wins the marathon in 2 hours, 10 minutes, 54 seconds. Mebrahtom Keflezighi of the United States takes silver.

Baldini Wins Marathon


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of newly public Google  Inc. <A HREF=

Google Shares Hit New High


Business confidence in Germany, Europe's largest economy, falls to its lowest level in more than a year.

German business outlook drops


Some reseller partners of security appliance vendor IronPort Systems are taking the good with the not so good. IronPort partners like Peter Kolb, director of data sales at Triple A Networks, a technology integrator

IronPort Adds Virus Preemption, Courts Dell


After years as the unrivaled king of the digital-media world, the venerable MP3 music format is losing ground to rival technologies from Microsoft and Apple Computer.

MP3 losing steam?


Macromedia made a play for eBay sellers Monday by debuting a custom version of its Contribute 3 Web content publishing application that #39;s designed to speed the creation and upkeep of eBay Stores.

Macromedia Goes After eBay Sellers With Contribute 3


AP - A car bomber rammed into a U.S. convoy Wednesday as American forces battled militants north of Baghdad, leaving a total of at least 10 people dead, witnesses said.

Clashes, Car Bomb Leave 10 Dead in Beiji (AP)


Remember this amazing run of Patriots prominence. In decades to come, those who rewrite sports history are bound to tell the story with such poetic license that the record will have to be set straight.

No flash in the plan


Hurricane Frances will hurt sales and profits at Federated Department Stores Inc., the retailer said Tuesday. The Lazarus-Macy #39;s parent estimates it will lose \$20 million in sales, while

Frances blows down Federated sales, profits


EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Four years ago, the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins staged what has been voted as the greatest Monday Night Football game.

Miami vs. NY Jets


AP - Federal regulators Friday imposed a six-month freeze on the rates regional phone companies may charge their competitors to use networks to provide local service.

FCC Puts Hold on Wholesale Phone Rates (AP)


AP - Former tournament winner Kirk Triplett and PGA Tour rookie Ryan Palmer shot 6-under 66s on Friday and share a one-stroke lead with reigning Nationwide Tour champion Nick Watney after two rounds of the Pebble Beach Invitational.

Three Share Pebble Beach Lead (AP)


Talk about a roller-coaster ride for the 35-year-old racer from Owensboro, Ky., who made the drive of his life last Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway.

AUTO RACING: Fighting-mad Mayfield fired up for the Chase


AFP - Microsoft Corporation said it would share the source code of its Microsoft Office desktop software with more than 60 governments, including China and Russia.

Microsoft to share Office software source code with governments (AFP)


In those eight words, spoken yesterday, Lleyton Hewitt finally addressed his inner turmoil over the split in his romance with Kim Clijsters.

Why I had to leave Australia


Roger Federer became the first man since 1988 to win three Grand Slam tournaments in a year, thoroughly outclassing Lleyton Hewitt 6-0, 7-6 (3), 6-0.

Federer Dominates U.S. Open Final


AFP - In the search for riches beyond the dreams of most Cambodians, hundreds of gem diggers plunge daily down dangerous hand-built shafts hunting for amethysts and zircons.

Bleak outlook for Cambodian gem diggers as mining firms move in (AFP)


One of the soldiers in the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal has agreed a guilty plea with prosecutors, his lawyer says.

Abu Ghraib accused in plea deal


STAR CITY, Russia - The newly returned crew of the international space station said Tuesday they had accomplished all the necessary tasks in their six months on the orbiting station, even with a risky, unplanned space walk to replace a bad circuit breaker

Space Travelers Call Mission Successful


Motorola Inc., the world's\second-largest mobile phone maker, said on Tuesday it expects\to sustain strong sales growth in the second half of 2004\thanks to new handsets with innovative designs and features.

Motorola Expects Strong Sales Growth


Reuters - The U.N. nuclear watchdog called on Iran\on Saturday to immediately halt activities related to uranium\enrichment, a process that can be used to make atomic weapons.

UN Calls on Iran to Freeze Nuke Enrichment Plans (Reuters)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages  declined last week as refinancing activity fell and mortgage  rates were little changed, an industry group said on Wednesday.

Mortgage Applications Fell Last Week-MBA


With third quarter revenues of \$161 million, strong earnings per share, healthy cash flow and robust projections to back them up, PeopleSoft #39;s directors are advising shareholders that Oracle #39;s

PeopleSoft Rejects Oracle #39;s  #39;Best #39; Offer


AP - A judge who will decide whether Maryland's top elections official may keep her job on Friday questioned the attempt by the State Board of Elections to fire her, wondering how it might affect the November vote.

Judge Questions Md. Vote Chief's Ouster (AP)


Weber State football coach Jerry Graybeal has stepped down after a 1-10 season, the worst in the program #39;s 43-year history. Graybeal informed athletics director William J. Weidner of his decision Tuesday and

Jerry Graybeal resigns as Weber State coach after 1-10 season


MUMBAI: US stocks fell on Wednesday amid earnings warnings from Coca-Cola amid news that industrial output in August managed only meagre gain.

US markets drop


After decades of spreading the fungus across the globe, the wind was expected to bring soybean rust to the United States to threaten crop production and carry a hefty

Mixed response to Louisiana #39;s first US soybean rust cases


Company lays out booty for nonpirates who prove their Windows software is the real thing.

Microsoft battles piracy with free software


SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Repairs were underway Monday at PayPal as the widely used online payment service struggled to get customers back on track after several days of  quot;intermittent quot; outages.

Glitch disrupts eBay #39;s PayPal service


Company plans to use IP-based gear in network upgrade starting mid-2005, as it seeks to revive its prospects.

MCI to overhaul network for international calls


The new keyboard technology from Research In Motion has garnered early praise for its ingenuity and effectiveness. The BlackBerry 7100(TM) Series handsets are the first wireless devices with

RIM Introduces Breakthrough Keyboard Technology for Smaller <b>...</b>


Skype Technologies introduced version 1.0 of its Internet telephony application for Pocket PCs on Thursday, but the first non-beta release of the software does not work well on all Pocket PCs, users report.

IPaq users report trouble with Skype


Reuters - The blue-chip Dow Jones average closed\below 10,000 for the first time in about six weeks on Monday as\a spike in oil prices to nearly  #36;50 a barrel renewed concerns\about corporate profits while analysts cutting recommendations\hurt tech stocks.

Stocks Fall on Oil, Dow Ends Below 10,000 (Reuters)


AP - England's David Howell capped his round with an eagle Friday to take a one-stroke lead over compatriot and Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after two rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship. Howell and Donald each shot 7-under 65 on the Old Course. Howell's second successive 65 was capped by an eagle-2 on a 105-yard sand wedge into the 18th hole. Donald was a stroke behind at 13-under 131.

Howell Leads by One at Dunhill Links (AP)


More workers than ever were living in poverty last year, and greater efforts need to be made to create more and better jobs if the world is going to achieve the target of halving poverty by 2015, according to a UN report released yesterday.

UN: More workers than ever before are living in poverty


United Nations officials report security breaches in internally displaced people and refugee camps in Sudan #39;s embattled Darfur region and neighboring Chad.

UN: Violence in Darfur, Chad camps


A powerful car bomb exploded outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, killing at least eight people in the vicinity and wounding more than 130, witnesses and officials said.

Jakarta Embassy Blast Kills Eight, Wounds Scores


Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer says captain Inzamam-ul-Haq #39;s young side will rely on talent to overcome inexperience in the upcoming three-test series against Australia.

Woolmer says Pakistan aim to surprise Australia


Researchers and businesses in West Virginia will be able to access the first state-sponsored public Internet computing grid when the Global Grid Exchange is launched next month.

W.Va. to Sponsor Public Computing Grid


MELBOURNE golfer David McKenzie today will try to duplicate the aggressive approach which netted a sensational eight-under 64 at Huntingdale yesterday.

Risk-all tactics in aim for glory


Dell has announced a dense blade server designed for enterprises with space-tight, hard-to-cool data centres. The PowerEdge 1855 can pack as many as 10 blade servers in a 7U-sized

Dell debuts denser blade server


AP - The lawyer of one of the U.S. Army reservists accused of abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison said Tuesday that military prosecutors have agreed to drop some of their charges after the soldier agreed to plead guilty to the rest.

Soldier at Abu Ghraib Makes Plea Deal (AP)


Since AMD furthered its industry leadership in multi-core computing by demonstrating the industry #39;s first x86 dual-core processor in August, AMD has strongly advocated this customer-centric software licensing strategy for both server and client software.

MS Supports AMD #39;s Multi-core Licensing Plan


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. factory growth stayed strong in  September according to reports on Friday, while construction  spending in the prior month hit a record high for a seventh  month in a row, showing the economy's expansion remains solid.

Factory, Construction Data Show Growth


The United Nations said on Monday it was worried about the possibility of rising tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli frontier, and urged Beirut to exercise control over its side.

UN Says Concerned About Tensions in South Lebanon


Technology industry reps say they failed to reach consensus with the entertainment industry on language for the proposed Induce Act, which would make it illegal to encourage copyright infringement. By Katie Dean.

Induce Act Talks Sputter


(Sports Network) - The Colorado Rockies continue a four-game series versus the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at Dodger Stadium.

Colorado Rockies Team Report - September 28


MOSCOW (Reuters) - Preliminary results gave victory to Alu  Alkhanov in Chechnya's presidential election Sunday, with the  Moscow-backed policeman winning more than 50 percent of the  vote, the region's acting president was quoted as saying.

Kremlin's Man Wins, Early Results in Chechnya Show


quot;Hee-sham! Hee-sham! Hee-sham! quot; they called, pressing flesh against the chest-high fence that separates the champions from the hordes in the belly of the Olympic Stadium.

Athletics: Champion of champions


AP - Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters will not play again this season, but won't need surgery for her latest wrist injury.

Clijsters Doesn't Need Wrist Surgery (AP)


By ANICK JESDANUN    NEW YORK (AP) -- The wiring at the Republican National Convention is rich enough to download the entire Encyclopedia Britannica in roughly 30 seconds. More noteworthy, though, is what the gathering lacks: Wi-Fi wireless networks for Internet access...

Republican Convention Wiring a Mix of Technologies


Cadbury Schweppes, the soft drinks and confectionery giant, said yesterday that the wet summer had dampened sales of its soft drinks in Europe.

Summer puts dampener on Cadbury Schweppes


A 49th-minute header by Moroccan defender Talal El Karkouri gave Charlton Athletic a 1-0 home win over Blackburn Rovers on Monday that lifted the London club to seventh in the Premier League.

UPDATE 1-Charlton climb to seventh with 1-0 win


Amnesty calls on Indonesia's president-elect Yudhoyono to investigate human rights abuses in Aceh province.

Amnesty urges Aceh inquiry


Media conglomerate News Corp. said Tuesday that it will invest more than \$1 billion, or 600 million pounds, to build new printing plants for its British newspaper division News International Ltd.

News Corp. to Invest in Printing Plants


AP - Art Howe came to the New York Mets fresh off three straight playoff appearances in Oakland, fully ready to turn around a faltering franchise.

Mets Manager Fired but Will Finish Season (AP)


Investigations, arrests highlight how technology aids and weakens terror network.

Al Qaeda's Tech Traps


MANILA (Reuters) - About 100 people have died in a northern  Philippine town following floods and landslides caused by heavy  rain, a local official said on Tuesday.

About 100 Dead in Floods in Philippine Town -- Mayor


The UK must lure foreign talent if it is to compete with the growing economic challenge of countries such as India and China, the government warns.

UK 'needs more foreign workers'


J.P. Morgan Chase   Company, the nation's second-largest bank, surprised Wall Street today with a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings.

J.P. Morgan Chase Reports Sharp Drop in Earnings


AP - Google Inc., a company built on complex algorithms that power its online search engine, doesn't appear to be in any rush to tackle one of Wall Street's most basic equations  #151; the stock split.

Stock Split Might Not Be in Google's Cards (AP)


Welsh language campaigners welcome Microsoft's move to run Windows XP and Office 2003 in Welsh.

Microsoft unveils Welsh software


Sales in Europe were especially strong, rising 24 percent, the software maker says.

SAP earnings beat estimates


Investors in the company that's trying to come off as cute as a bunny could find themselves holding a fistful of vipers if the founders of Google Inc. continue to do things like show up in Playboy magazine around the same time their company is going public. <FONT face=

Google: Now Playboy's Latest Bunny


ATHENS, Greece - Michael Phelps, still smarting after America's upset loss to South Africa in the 400 freestyle relay, returned to the pool Monday and qualified fastest for the Olympic 200-meter butterfly. Phelps' quest to break Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games was dashed with the Americans' bronze medal in the relay Sunday night...

Phelps to Take on Thorpe in Busy Night


The IOC wants suspended Olympic member Ivan Slavkov to be thrown out of the organisation.

IOC recommends Slavkov expulsion


Crude oil prices set fresh records as  US light crude tops \$50 a barrel in Asian trade and Brent sticks close to \$46.

Crude oil breaches \$50 a barrel


MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Jason White threw for four touchdowns, two each to Travis Wilson and Mark Clayton, and No. 2 Oklahoma overcame its own mistakes to beat Kansas State, 31-21, yesterday.

White saves Sooners


A number of software makers and well-known IT vendors have agreed to endorse the Free Standards Group #39;s latest Linux standard to help create common ground for companies building open-source technologies, the organization said Monday.

Linux standard gains big-name backers


The Republican party platform includes calls for widely available broadband access, electronic health records and more government R D spending.

GOP platform: Broadband and R D tax credits


AP - The long goodbye ends for the Fab Five on Thursday when the U.S. women's soccer team plays Brazil for the Olympic title. It will be the long-anticipated chance for Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly and Brandi Chastain to end their time together as world champions, a bragging right they haven't been able to claim for five years.

Fab Five Want to Go Out With Gold Medal (AP)


Two people were shot dead by insurgents in Thailand #39;s Muslim-dominated deep south on Sunday, when the country was praying peace for the region at a ceremony ofdropping hundred of millions origami birds.

Two more shot dead as Thailand praying peace for South


After three weeks of near-perfection in the red zone, the Philadelphia Eagles finally faltered Sunday in Chicago against the Bears.

Early miscues slow Eagles


Former Colts quarterback Bert Jones has lent advice and guidance to fellow Ruston, La., native Patrick Ramsey on everything from hunting to deal with life in the NFL.

Ex-Colt Counsels Ramsey


AP - Iowa held Penn State's offense scoreless, making Kyle Schlicher's two first-half field goals stand up for a 6-4 victory on Saturday.

No. 25 Iowa Holds Off Penn State 6-4 (AP)


The Sooners #39; offense is so dangerous because it has an array of weapons and can beat teams in a number of ways. Fantastic freshman Adrian Peterson is the nation #39;s top running back, rushing for at least 100 yards in all seven games.

SI.com #39;s BJ Schecter breaks down a key Big 12 showdown


AN Israeli army company commander has been suspended from duty while superiors investigate claims he fired 20 bullets into the prostrate body of a 13-year-old Palestinian girl.

Israeli commander  #39;emptied rifle #39; into girl


MAMARONECK, NY - Baylor senior Ryan Baca (Richmond, Texas) finished tied for 128th with a 36-hole total of 155 at the 104th US Amateur golf championship at the 7,266-yard, par-70 Winged Foot Golf Club West Course Tuesday.

Golfer Ryan Baca Misses Cut at US Amateur


OPEC, the producer of more than a third of the world #39;s oil, expects prices will recover from their second-largest drop this year as nations enforce yesterday #39;s decision to lower output, ministers said.

OPEC Expects Oil Prices to Recover Next Week as Cuts Are Made


MEMPHIS, Tenn. - After four opening losses, the Memphis Grizzlies were reeling and irritable. The intensity and fastbreak offense that led them to a franchise-record 50 wins and first playoff appearance last season were missing.

Grizzlies find Lakers perfect cure for 0-4 start


By reneging on his promise to step down as army chief later this year, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf does

Musharraf Doesnt Trust Military: Experts


The Russian president continues his visit to China, amid frustration over failure to agree a new oil pipeline.

China pressures Putin on pipeline


Amare Stoudemire overcame early foul trouble to score 33 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 122-111 for their fourth straight victory on Sunday.

Suns 122, Clippers 111


Scotland defender Gary Naysmith has admitted that his lack of action at Everton has added to Berti Vogts #39; list of worries. Injuries have already robbed the Scots of Jackie McNamara, Malky Mackay and Nigel

Everton duo left frustrated


Fin RDD driver Kovalainen scored a new podium and a new victory last weekend in Barcelona. He now increases his lead in the World Series championship. Looking good!

Another win for Heikki Kovalainen!


Bill Gates gets 4 million emails a day according to Microsoft #39;s CEO Steve Ballmer. There are two people who probably are the number one spam recipients in the world, Ballmer said at a Microsoft event in Singapore Bill Gates because he is Bill Gates.

Bill Gates world #39;s number one target of spam


Cadbury Schweppes Plc, the maker of 7Up and Dr Pepper, said 2004 earnings will be at the low end of forecasts as demand in the US and Europe stagnates, days after Coca-Cola Co.

Cadbury Says Annual Results to Be at Low End of Range (Update4)


China welcomed on Thursday Russia #39;s ratification of the Kyoto climate change protocol and urged countries that have not done so to follow suit.

China welcomes Russian approval of Kyoto Protocol


The United States suggested last week that developing nations should provide regular updates on their greenhouse gas emissions to the United Nations, much as developed nations are required to.

US and poor nations in climate change face-off


HOMESTEAD, Fla.  Eleven minutes after the start of a press conference featuring the drivers still alive in the chase for the Nextel Cup, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Earnhardt well aware that he has no shot at title


Pedro Martinez visits the enemy Tuesday, meeting with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner at New York's spring training complex in Tampa, Fla.

Martinez Visits 'The Enemy'


MicroStrategy Inc.'s share price  soared 31 percent yesterday, the day after the McLean software company posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

MicroStrategy Profit Lights Fire Under Stock


Georgia is offering a one-off  #39;tax amnesty #39; to people who hid their earnings under the regime of former president Eduard Shevardnadze.

Georgia makes secret wealth offer


JERUSALEM - Jewish settlers slated for evacuation from Gaza will have until next July to go and anyone resisting will be forced out by September, the chief architect of Prime Minister Ariel Sharons withdrawal plan said.

July deadline seen for settlers leaving Gaza


AP - Christy Jones says her idea for a business to freeze women's eggs came when her own biological clock alarm rang at age 32.

N.Y. Firm Offers to Freeze Women's Eggs (AP)


Ten San Francisco hotels locked out union workers on Friday in response to a strike at four others hotels that are part of the same bargaining unit, raising the stakes in a confrontation that could spread to other cities around the

San Francisco Hotels Lock Out Workers After Strike


US housing starts slowed by a larger-than-expected 6 percent in September after two months of gains, but permits granted to builders outpaced expectations, a government report showed on Tuesday.

Housing Starts Fall 6 Pct. in September


DeShawn Baker runs for 151 yards on 26 carries as South Carolina State beats Howard, 23-16.

S.C. St. Stops Howard


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales dipped in August  and the U.S. gap with its international trade partners widened  to a record level in the second quarter of the year, government  reports released on Tuesday showed.

Retail Sales Down; Trade Gap Larger


France has said it is confident that two journalists held hostage in Iraq will be released, despite continuing uncertainty about their fate.

France hopes for hostage release


Nissan Motor Co. #39;s chief executive said Thursday that the Japanese automaker was hurt more than its rivals by the recent steel shortage, and that production is expected to fall short by 15,000 vehicles in March next year.

Nissan Exec Expects Slow March Production


The Supreme Court has stayed the election and appointment of Jagmohan Dalmiya as Patron-in-Chief of the BCCI. The court has also stayed the appointment of Justice S Mohan as BCCI administrator and restored

Supreme Court stays Dalmiya #39;s election


Microsoft has lost the FAT, and it #39;s not part of a slimming down regimen. In a stinging defeat, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has declared Microsoft #39;s File Allocation Table (FAT) file

Microsoft FAT patent shot down


GEORGETOWN - Walt Disney company officials will appear in the Court of Chancery in Georgetown starting Wednesday. Shareholders are suing Disney and former president Michael Ovitz.

Disney Heads to Court in Georgetown


Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin slammed Stephen Harper over the gay marriage issue Thursday, accusing his rival of political cowardice.

Martin accuses Harper of political cowardice over gay marriage (Canadian Press)


AP - A fuel-efficient, compact spacecraft has made it into lunar orbit, signaling Europe's first successful mission to the moon and putting the inexpensive probe on course to study the lunar surface, officials said Tuesday.

Europe's First Moon Mission Successful (AP)


The European Unions head office today proposed unprecedented bans on fishing in popular northern waters to safeguard threatened species such as the common cod, a traditional dinner favourite from Sweden to Portugal.

Fishermen under Pressure as EU Proposes New Catch Bans


NEW YORK, September 24 (newratings.com) - Boeing Company #39;s (BA.NYS) Chief Executive Officer, Harry Stonecipher, said today that the European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, was exaggerating the pace of the recovery in the commercial jet market.

Boeing downplays jet market upturn forecasts by Airbus


Reuters - Oil prices held steady near  #36;47 on\Wednesday, a day after striking another record peak as U.S.\inflation stayed in check despite scorching energy costs and\ahead of weekly data expected to show a drop in crude stocks.

Oil Prices Hold Firm Near  #36;47 (Reuters)


com December 15, 2004, 2:54 PM PT. SAP is starting a computer security service for its corporate customers, the German software maker announced on Wednesday.

SAP introduces security service


Reuters - Scientists said on Monday they have\come up with a cell phone cover that will grow into a sunflower\when thrown away.

Scientists Make Phone That Turns Into a Sunflower (Reuters)


AP - Shredding what had been the NFL's leading defense against the rush, Priest Holmes and Derrick Blaylock each scored four times on the ground Sunday in Kansas City's stunning 56-10 rout of Atlanta.

Chiefs Stun Falcons in 56-10 Rout (AP)


AEROSPACE and defence group Smiths is dipping into its 1.4bn acquisition war chest to buy medical equipment firm Medex for 476m.

Smiths pays 476m for Medex


_ Jason White threw for four touchdowns as Oklahoma overcame its own mistakes to beat Kansas State 31-to-21 today. Freshman star Adrian Peterson added 130 yards rushing, with all 26 of those coming in the second half.

No. 2 Oklahoma 31, Kansas St. 21


For a lot of people these days, the data they create and store on their computers is worth more than the hardware itself -- especially if you factor in the sentimental value of years of collected e-mail and photos.
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Painless but Pricey Backups


World News: Rome, Oct 29 : The 25 members states of the European Union (EU) signed the bloc #39;s first constitution at a historic summit in Italy Friday, reports Xinhua.

First EU constitution signed:


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Feedster Offers RSS Feed Finder


Ispat Iscor on Monday said it was delighted with the formation of the new Mittal Steel company, which moved it from the world #39;s number two steel group to the world #39;s biggest steel company.

Ispat welcomes Mittal Steel merger


The Philippine government deployed trucks and vans to carry thousands of stranded commuters to work as bus and jeepney drivers went on strike to protest rising fuel prices, crippling Manila and other parts of the country.

Philippines Deploys Trucks as Transport Strike Cripples Country


Fifty-eight years removed from pitching a shutout in Game 3 of the 1946 World Series, Mississippi #39;s Boo Ferriss was in St. Louis for Game 3 of the 2004 Series Tuesday night.

Ferriss gave BoSox boost in 1946 Series


300-plus people lineup at the EB Games in Universal City. And then the PictoChatting begins. November 21, 2004 - Who says Nintendo doesn #39;t know how to throw a party?

Nintendo DS Launches in the US


The Pistons snapped a three-game road losing streak in the series...Five of the last six meetings have been decided by 10 points or more...The Mavericks #39; 39 points in the first half is a season-low...Detroit improved to 4-7 on the road this season...Newly

NBA Game Summary - Detroit at Dallas


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

Red Sox victory one for the ages


AP - Shawn Marion had a season-high 33 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns on a fourth-quarter comeback despite the absence of Steve Nash in a 95-86 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Suns Sting Hornets 95-86 (AP)


Microsoft Corp. on Monday became the second tech-industry giant to offer software for searching through computer desktops - a technology it claims is vastly superior to that launched by Google two months ago.

Microsoft launches software for searching desktops


The proposed transfer of News Corporation #39;s domicile to Delaware will probably occur after this week #39;s lukewarm endorsement from News #39; independent expert, Grant Samuel.

Murdoch #39;s American dream bad for investors


On the coast of the Japan Sea, two and a half hours by train from Kyoto, is the quiet fishing village of Mihama. Noted for its harbour and beautiful beaches, it draws tourists from all over the country.

Fatal accidents damage Japan #39;s nuclear dream


Daunte Culpepper completes 24 of 30 mostly low-risk passes, and an aggressive Vikings defense knocks Titans quarterback Steve McNair out of the game in a 20-3 win.

McNair Hurt in Loss


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress on Saturday passed  a \$388 billion package financing government programs in this  fiscal year after days of tough talks, but a last minute snag  means it may not be sent to President Bush for signing into law  for several days.

Congress Passes \$388 Billion Spending Bill


London, England (Sports Network) - An appeal by Fulham to the English Football Association was successful on Thursday. The FA scaled back its original ban on Andrew Cole from six matches to four.

Cole appeal nets ban reduction


PC World - Mozilla-based Netscape 7.2 improves printing and integrates instant messaging.

Netscape Updates Browser (PC World)


JOHANNESBURG : A battle over a hostile takeover bid to create the world #39;s largest gold mining group has spilled over into court, with Gold Fields Limited (GFI) accusing rival Harmony of being in breach of South African criminal laws.

Harmony #39;s hostile takeover bid sparks court challenge in South <b>...</b>


Sky gazers across the country will be treated to an awe-inspiring sight Wednesday evening as the full moon slips into the earth #39;s shadow.

Best places to watch Wednesday #39;s lunar eclipse


Sears, Roebuck, once the king of American retailers but lately struggling for shoppers, has finally attracted a big one - not for its tools and appliances, but for its real estate.

Sears Stock Jumps as Realty Trust Discloses Stake


A militant group led by Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility Monday for kidnapping and then releasing three family members of Iraq #39;s interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi.

Zarqawi group claims Allawi kidnappings


Davis Cup finalists and top seed Spain were handed a first-round outing in Slovakia for the 2005 competition when the draw was announced on Thursday.

UPDATE 1-Spain, US handed easy Davis Cup outings


Reuters - 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 (Reuters)


Makoto Tamada of Japan claimed provisional pole position Friday for tomorrow #39;s Malaysian Grand Prix ahead of Sete Gibernau of Spain and world Moto GP champion Valentino Rossi.

Tamada gets pole position ahead of the Malaysian GP


SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Michael Jackson's elegant home with its lavish playground for children was placed on display in a courtroom as defense attorneys showed a judge videotapes of a raid last year on the pop star's Neverland estate...

Jackson's Lavish Lifestyle Put on Display


Eight policemen die when their vehicle hits a landmine laid by Maoists in western Nepal, authorities say.

Nepal police killed by landmine


Scott Starks returned a Purdue fumble 40 yards for a touchdown with 2 minutes 36 seconds remaining to put Wisconsin ahead to stay.

Defense Delivers Badgers an Upset


Some 450 members of Colombia #39;s feared rightwing paramilitaries have disarmed en masse in a football field as part of the process to end the civil war.

Colombian fighters lay down arms


A key figure in the Kazaa file-sharing trial arrives in Sydney today to give evidence of Australian users downloading copyright material via the peer-to-peer software.

Net piracy expert flies in to scuttle Kazaa


Google rose \$14.97 to close at \$187.40 per share, giving it a market value of \$51.4 billion compared to \$47.9 billion for Internet rival Yahoo.

Google feels lucky, surpasses Web rival Yahoo


Joey Sindelar had to wait five hours for the Canadian Open to get started Thursday at Oakville, Ontario, which was nothing compared with the five weeks he had to wait for his game to show up.

Sindelar snaps slump with 66 at rainy Open


Luxury carmaker Jaguar said Friday it was stopping assembly work at its headquarters and cutting 1,150 jobs as a result of overproduction and poor sales in the key US market.

Jaguar to Eliminate 1,150 Jobs


Robert Blackwill, the White House #39;s director of postwar policy for Iraq, is stepping down. Blackwill, who was instrumental in helping to set up an interim government, decided  quot;some time ago quot; to depart government

Other news from Iraq


PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Board Governor  Susan Schmidt Bies on Monday said the latest batch of U.S.  economic figures showed the economy has gotten past its  mid-year soft patch.

Economy Emerging from Soft Spot-Fed Gov


RealNetworks Inc. urged digital-music lovers yesterday to stand up for their freedom of choice. They responded by exercising their freedom of speech -- much to the company #39;s chagrin.

Music fans sound off


The European Parliament approved the reshuffled 24-member European Union executive on Thursday, ending a political showdown with incoming EU chief Jose Manuel Barroso over objections to his team.

European Parliament approves new, reshuffled executive


Darfur #39;s largest rebel group said Monday it would send its military officials home from peace talks within the week to deal with what it claimed were fresh bombing

Darfur rebels, complaining of fresh violence, plan to withdraw <b>...</b>


Pensioners celebrate after their internet caf is chosen as one of the world's best places to surf the internet.

Silver surfers' cyber caf award


Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is visiting the southern town of Tak Bai, where scores of minority Muslims died under arrest two weeks ago.

Thai premier visits deaths town


Top seed David Nalbandian held off a spirited late challenge by Stefan Koubek to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Trophy on Thursday.

UPDATE 1-Nalbandian holds off Koubek to advance in Vienna


Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- The leader of Australia #39;s main opposition Labor Party, Mark Latham, has been hospitalized with pancreatitis, according to a statement released by his party.

Australia #39;s Labor Leader Latham Hospitalized With Pancreatitis


The CEATEC exhibit rounds up everything from wall-size

At Japan show, it's all gadgets great and small


Modell's Sporting Goods planned to open stores in New England at some point. But a year ago, when one regional chain closed 14 stores and another faced bankruptcy, Mitchell Modell, the New York chain's chief executive, decided the timing was now.

Becoming a player


President Vladimir Putin ordered a crackdown in southern Russia after a school siege killed at least 250, and warned Chechen sympathisers on Saturday they would be seen as

Putin Orders Crackdown After School Siege


IndigoSkies writes  quot;NASA today successfully launched the Swift Observatory into Earth orbit for an intense two year study of GRBs (gamma-ray bursts) to determine whether there is a connection between them and the evolution of black holes.

Swift Observatory Launched


Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Islamic extremists with links to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida network pose a threat to Canadians living in Southeast Asia, warns a newly obtained intelligence report.

Canadians in Southeast Asia at risk from terrorist groups, report cautions (Canadian Press)


WASHINGTON -- The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday raised its outlook for Russia #39;s economy but warned Moscow to resist spending the extra oil revenues it has received as a result of record energy prices.

IMF Says Russia Must Save Energy Windfall


Retail sales in the United States increased by a modest 0.1 percent in November following a revised gain of 0.8 percent in October, the Commerce Department reported on Monday.

US retail sales up 0.1 percent in November


Short-term interest rate futures jumped on Friday after US jobs growth for September was reported below expectations, suggesting the Federal Reserve could slow down its program of rate increases.

UPDATE 1-US rate futures jump on ideas of Fed pause in  #39;05


Oracle has announced that, as of midnight (US Eastern Standard Time) on Friday 19 November, 228,702,471 shares of PeopleSoft common stock, representing more than 60 per cent of the outstanding shares, had been validly tendered in support of its all-cash

Oracle claims mandate from PeopleSoft shareholders


CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- The space station's newest astronaut will cast his ballot in the presidential election from 225 miles up, with NASA's help...

International Space Station Astronaut to Vote From Orbit


While taking a back seat to software and security efforts, hardware is still a big time concern according to our survey. Organizations are taking the opportunity to consolidate their environments as they replace

Infineon execs to get prison terms


North Korea says it will not abandon its weapons programme after the South admitted nuclear activities.

N Korea attacks South over tests


Raymond Cunningham, the former chief executive of Invesco Funds Group, agreed to pay \$500,000 to settle lawsuits over improper mutual fund trading, his lawyers said yesterday.

Ex-Invesco Chief Agrees to Penalty


Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport won in straight sets Friday to reach the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals in another step in their battle for the No.

Mauresmo, Davenport reach semis


ATHENS (Reuters) - World 100 meters champion Torri Edwards  will miss the Athens Olympics after her appeal against a  two-year drugs ban was dismissed on Tuesday.

World 100m Champion Edwards Banned


House prices will decline 2 per cent over the next year as the market experiences a  quot;measured slowdown quot;, the Halifax said yesterday.

Halifax forecasts 2 house price fall


With the European experience in their minds, South American leaders meet this week in Cuzco, the millenarian capital city of the Inca #39;s Empire in Peru, in an attempt to set the basis of the political unification of the continent and speed up the

South American leaders vow to create an EU-styled political union


Government offices in the Bangladeshi capital reopen as it slowly returns to normal following widespread floods.

Drenched Dhaka counts flood cost


Pfizer Inc. said its arthritis drug Bextra, which is in the same drug class as Mercks just-recalled Vioxx medication, has more severe risks than previously disclosed.

Pfizer says Bextra #39;s risks worse than disclosed


Bernhard Langer and Hal Sutton stressed the importance of playing this year #39;s 135th Ryder Cup in the  #39;right spirit #39; when the US captain met Langer and his 12-man European team at Detroit #39;s Metro Airport on their arrival from London on Monday evening.

Sutton, Langer spell it out


Reuters - Could people and vehicles that have\mysteriously vanished in the desert have been swallowed up by\shifting sands?

Could Dry Quicksand Explain Desert Disappearances? (Reuters)


A security researcher has uncovered yet another set of security flaws in an image component, which could put Linux users at risk of system compromise if they view a maliciously crafted image.

New set of Linux security flaws unveiled


Ernie Els stayed on track for a maiden World Golf Championships title with a 4-under-par 68 in the third round in Ireland on Saturday.

Els stays clear in Ireland


An independent inquiry is helping to defuse a controversy over ink used in Saturday #39;s election. By Scott Baldauf  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.

An Afghan  #39;hanging chad #39; dispute


Australian Irina Lashko advances to the final of 3-meter springboard with the top score from Thursday's semifinals.

Pakhalina Leads Diving Semifinals


Alonzo Mourning again shook things up when he questioned the Nets' new owner, Bruce C. Ratner, on his motive for purchasing the team.

Mourning Meets Ratner: Don't Ask


AP - Jason Campbell passed for a career-high 297 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 4 Auburn to a 38-20 rout of Arkansas on Saturday.

No. 4 Auburn Passes by Arkansas 38-20 (AP)


WASHINGTON - More than 135 people have been arrested in an investigation of global telemarketing scams that have victimized 5 million people, many of them elderly, Attorney General John Ashcroft said Tuesday.

135 arrested in telemarketing probe


Light regulation will encourage this alternative form of high-speed Net access.

Regulators Debate Broadband by Power Lines


As a number of public opinion polls show a sustained, if not growing, lead that President George W Bush enjoys over his Democratic Party opponent John Kerry, the neo-conservatives have started

Whispers of regime change


Ruud van Nistelrooy has apologised to Arsenal #39;s Ashley Cole for his Old Trafford horror tackle on Sunday after confirming he will not contest an FA charge of serious foul play.

Ruud pleads guilty to FA charge


LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices held firm, close to \$47 a  barrel on Wednesday after U.S. data showed the disruption  caused by Hurricane Ivan had eaten into fuel stocks.

Oil Holds Firm After Big Fuel Stocks Draw


AP - A top Republican congressman has broken from his party in the final days of his House career, saying he believes the U.S. military assault on Iraq was unjustified and the situation there has deteriorated into

Retiring GOP Rep.: Iraq War Unjustified (AP)


US space agency NASA unveiled a new computer yesterday that its creators claim is the fastest in the world. Project Columbia, named for the space shuttle that was destroyed early last year, cost \$US50million

NASA feels the need for speed


BOSTON -- Surgery on Curt Schilling #39;s right ankle is now scheduled for Tuesday, assuming all goes well Saturday when the doctors involved are to examine the Red Sox right-hander.

Schilling to be examined Saturday


KABUL, Afghanistan - Three Americans - led by a former Green Beret who boasted he had Pentagon support - were found guilty Wednesday of torturing Afghans in a private jail and were sentenced to prison.    After a 7 1/2-hour session in a stuffy Kabul courtroom, the three-judge panel was unanimous in convicting the former soldier, Jonathan Idema, and his right-hand man, Brent Bennett, on charges of entering Afghanistan illegally, making illegal arrests, establishing a private jail and torturing their captives...

Americans Sentenced in Afghan Torture


Guinea-Bissau #39;s army chief of staff and former interim president, General Verissimo Correia Seabra, was killed Wednesday during unrest by mutinous soldiers in the former Portuguese

Guinea-Bissau #39;s army chief of staff killed in military revolt


IBM has signed on five corporate customers and the Environmental Protection Agency to its ongoing grid-computing initiative, Big Blue said Friday.

IBM embraces grid converts


Sydney - George Gregan gave Australian rugby a boost on Wednesday when he confirmed his availability for next month #39;s Wallaby tour to Europe.

Gregan boost for Wallabies


HARTFORD, Conn. -- Union workers on Sunday voted overwhelmingly against going out on strike at jet engine manufacturer Pratt  amp; Whitney, and the company #39;s final contract offer now goes into effect at midnight.

Machinists union votes not to strike against Pratt  amp; Whitney


The US Forest Service, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, is shifting its focus from timber-cutting to recreation and ecological restoration

Forest Service learns to enjoy its trees


Los Angeles - Deep rumblings many kilometres below the San Andreas fault in California could offer a way to predict earthquakes, US scientists said in a study released on Thursday.

#39;Chatter #39; may predict quakes


DETROIT -- Free agent Troy Percival and Detroit agreed Wednesday on a \$12 million, two-year contract, giving the Tigers two closers for their bullpen.

Closer Percival OKs \$12M deal with Tigers


Free Internet-based phone calls are the newest feature of the popular Kazaa file-sharing program. The offering, in a software upgrade this week, comes as Kazaa #39;s maker, Sharman

Kazaa offering free Internet-based calls


As Roma #39;s new coach Cesare Prandelli has resigned, just two weeks before the start of league play, citing the need to be near his sick wife, the team announced Friday.

AS Roma coach resigns to be near sick wife


BAGHDAD: At least 16 people including one US Marine and three Polish soldiers were killed in violence across Iraq on Wednesday. A bomb exploded near the office of a senior Shiite cleric in Karbala on Wednesday

16 including 3 Polish soldiers killed in Iraq


Value, income, and dividends? Chunghwa, from Taiwan, delivers them all.

Far and Away, a Worthy Telecom


Wake Forest has not generated this much buzz since Tim Duncan was still in school. Despite a No. 2 ranking _ its highest ever in the preseason poll _ the Demon Deacons know they still have a lot to prove as

Wake Forest opens season with high expectations, hosts George <b>...</b>


The AP article: Google Says Growth Is Slowing Down, that the search leader says that the growth that the company has seen so far this year, might not be sustainable.

Google Says Growth is Slowing


BERLIN A woman doing handsprings hurled herself into an art installation at the exhibition of a collection belonging to the billionaire heir of a Nazi-era arms supplier, damaging two pieces, organizers said Thursday.

Odd attack damages art


Millionaire businessman Ferenc Gyurcsany has been nominated by Hungary #39;s ruling Socialist Party as the next premier, Kossuth Radio said Wednesday.

Gyurcsany named as next Hungarian PM


KINSHASA (Reuters) - Nothing on the damp-infested walls or  among the dirty terraces declares that this was the scene of  one of the world's greatest sporting confrontations.

Boxing-Jungle Still Rumbles When Talk Turns to Ali


AP - Congress' intelligence overhaul provides the largest buildup in border guards in the nation's history, but many House Republicans won't be satisfied until states are forbidden from giving illegal immigrants driver's licenses that the lawmakers say enable terrorists to operate in the United States.

Bill Would Nearly Double Border Patrol (AP)


Kraft, the largest US food company, on Monday will reveal details of a high-stakes marketing gamble to tie many of its lines with the popular South Beach diet.

Kraft gets South Beach diet #39;s seal of approval


EL PASO, Texas Texas-El Paso announced today it will play in the EV-One-dot-net Houston Bowl on December 29th. The Miners will face an as yet unnamed Big 12 opponent.

UTEP accepts invite to Houston Bowl


Researchers yesterday unveiled a new fuel: clean, green and also good in a salad dressing. Sunflower oil is light in taste and rich in vitamin E, and Valerie Dupont of the University of Leeds believes it could

Salad oil may fuel hydrogen car of future


A panel including two venture investors, a scholar, a laid-off software engineer and two chip industry CEOs debated the issue at the Hot Chips event sponsored by the IEEE.

Outsourcing issue flares up at chip conference


WASHINGTON -- The fossil of what may be one of the earliest baby birds has been found in northeast China. The fossil, estimated at 121 million years old, is curled up as though still in its shell.

Ancient baby bird fossil found in China


South America is turning the largely untapped frontier heartland of the continent into the world's new breadbasket.

South America Seeks to Fill the World's Table


It looked good on paper: Use huge, golden-colored limestone rocks to make an overhang 130 feet above the entrance of the National Museum of the American Indian on the Mall. It would look like the overhang in a Southwest canyon. No ugly, concrete columns underneath: It would seem as though suspended in air.

A Curved Path for an Innovative Museum


The Defense Department has released the names of the following service members who recently died in Iraq. As of Thursday, 1,086 members of the US military have died since the war began in March 2003.

US deaths in Iraq


PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon during the final Apollo landing, said Thursday he doesn't expect space tourism to become reality in the near future, despite a strong demand.   Cernan, now 70, who was commander of NASA's Apollo 17 mission and set foot on the lunar surface in December 1972 during his third space flight, acknowledged that

Ex-Astronaut Casts Doubt on Space Tourism


USATODAY.com - Retail sales bounced back a bit in July, and new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, the government said Thursday, indicating the economy is improving from a midsummer slump.

Fed minutes show dissent over inflation (USATODAY.com)


Lleyton Hewitt finished as the No. 1-ranked player in the world in 2001 and 2002 by running down more balls and winning more matches than anybody.

Hewitt back in top form


Canadian Press - FREDERICTON (CP) - The New Brunswick government says there was nothing it could do to prevent the abrupt closure of a major pulp mill in the province, short of buying the cash-strapped operation.

Large, N.B. paper mill closes doors, putting at least 400 people out of work (Canadian Press)


On his first day back under center with the first-team offense, Chad Pennington went for it all.

Jets QB passes test, return near


AP - Hiram L. Fong, a son of immigrants who overcame poverty to become a millionaire businessman and the first Asian-American elected to the U.S. Senate, died Wednesday. He was 97.

Fong, First Asian-American Senator, Dies (AP)


FALLUJAH, Iraq -- The outgoing commander of US Marines in Iraq said yesterday that he disagreed with the order that sent his troops to invade the restive city of Fallujah in early April and with the decision to halt the attack days later, when he believed they were within days of victory.

Commander disagreed with invasion


Former Nottingham Forest and Derby County manager Brian Clough dies aged 69.

Football legend Clough dies


Sri Lanka made a breakthrough with two quick wickets to leave struggling Zimbabwe on 47-3 at The Oval. After Upul Chandana #39;s superb catch of Brendan Taylor in the 13th over, Mahela Jayawardene then caught

Live: Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe


A judge has struck down several government rules on campaign fund raising, ordering tougher restrictions on big political money in the long term while creating uncertainty about how candidates, parties and interest groups should proceed in the current

Judge strikes down several FEC rules interpreting campaign finance <b>...</b>


Saudi security forces have killed a wanted militant near the scene of a deadly shootout Thursday. Officials say the militant was killed in a gunbattle Friday in the northern town of Buraida, hours after one

Saudi Militant Killed in Clash


Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said it will sell \$2 billion of US auto loans to Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. to help the automaker reduce debt.

Mitsubishi Motors to Sell \$2 Bln of Loans to Merrill (Update4)


Reuters - Fannie Mae used improper accounting\to manipulate its quarterly earnings reports, regulators said,\touching off the mortgage finance industry's second such\controversy in less than 18 months.

Fannie Mae Used Improper Accounting-Probe (Reuters)


Juan Pablo Montoya made his debut for the West McLaren Mercedes Formula One team as preparations for the 2005 season commenced at the Circuit de Catalunya

Juan Pablo Montoya makes West McLaren Mercedes debut


Bethesda-based company didn't screen clients properly or help when she reported abuse, Ukrainian woman alleged.

Battered Wife Wins Suit Against Md. Matchmaker


AP - Japan's trade surplus expanded for the 13th straight month in July due to rising exports of automobiles and high-technology products to Asia, the United States and Europe.

Japan Trade Surplus Expands Again in July (AP)


washingtonpost.com - Let the games begin. Not the Olympics again, but the all-out battle between video game giants Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co. Ltd. The two Japanese companies are rolling out new gaming consoles, but Nintendo has beaten Sony to the punch by announcing an earlier launch date for its new hand-held game player.

Gaming Godzillas Prepare for Battle (washingtonpost.com)


ATHENS : Nearly 700 demonstrators rallied in central Athens to protest at the arrival of US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who is due to attend the Olympic Games #39; closing ceremony at the weekend.

Greek protestors rally against Powell at Games


NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar held steady against the  euro on Tuesday, finding support after a wave of warnings from  European officials expressing concerns over the euro's rapid  ascent against the U.S. currency.

Dollar Stabilizes on Comments from Europe


Yasir Arafat is not brain dead, his spokeswoman said as Palestinian officials met to consider a future without him.

Arafat Is in Coma 'Between Life and Death,' Spokeswoman Says


Clive Brittain is a trainer who cannot see a horizon without wanting to cross it, and in the doughty and unflappable Warrsan, he seems to have yet another horse who shares his endless enthusiasm.

Warrsan wins battle for Brittain


The 5-year chart for Motley Fool Stock Advisor recommendation Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) fails to show the fantastic success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Harry Potter series of films.

AOL Plagues Time Warner


What had appeared a potentially awkward couple of days for Tim Henman were transformed into sweetness and light yesterday morning when he qualified for the eight-man end-of-season Masters Cup in Houston in a fortnight #39;s time without the need to win a

Henman gains Masters place


David Wells passed a physical and was introduced at a Fenway Park news conference, and the timing could not have been more striking.

Good News (Wells), Bad News (Schilling)


Flute maker David C. Williams is known among the world's finest musicians for his artistry. But for 15 long years, he found it difficult to balance the expense of buying the materials he needs to craft his instruments against the unpredictability in orders for his handiwork.

With cash inflow, flute maker feels the wind at his back


BAGHDAD -- Two car bomb attacks killed at least 17 Iraqi security officers on duty yesterday in the Sunni Triangle north and west of the capital, and two foreign truck drivers were fatally shot in the northern city of Mosul.

Car bombings kill 17 Iraqis


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

Pinochet #39;s immunity lifted


Virgin #39;s French arm saw the antitrust suit it filed against Apple (yes, Apple, not Microsoft) dismissed by the French Competition Council.

Apple Achieves Market Dominance--Not!


PAKISTAN captain Inzamam-ul-Haq admitted he had made a mistake in choosing to bowl first at the Rose Bowl as the West Indies inflicted a seven-wicket defeat in their Champions Trophy semi-final.

Inzamam admits blunder


DHAKA (Reuters) - At least four people were killed when one  or more bombs exploded as former Bangladesh prime minister  Sheikh Hasina Wajed addressed a public meeting outside her  party headquarters on Saturday, police and witnesses said.

Blast at Bangladesh Opposition Meeting Kills 4


Reuters - Oliver Perez tossed a three-hitter\over eight innings and struck out 14 batters to help host\Pittsburgh end Houston's 12-game winning streak with a 3-1\victory in game one of a National League (NL) doubleheader\Thursday.

NL Wrap: Perez Strikes Out 14 as Pirates End Astros Run (Reuters)


Users who fear that their Windows XP software might be counterfeit could get free legitimate replacements from Microsoft under a scheme announced last week.

Microsoft offers to replace fake Windows XP


ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif has presented a proposal to PPP-P chairperson, Benazir Bhutto for signing a code of ethics by both the parties for the sake of beginning of new democratic era in the country and the latter has okayed the proposal.

Nawaz, Benazir agree on signing code of ethics


AP - Tokyo stocks fell Thursday as investors took profits after five straight sessions of gains. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.

Tokyo Stocks End Lower on Profit Taking (AP)


With the threat of a tightening economic squeeze and military probes by Washington hanging over its head, the Iranian government agreed November 14 to suspend all uranium enrichment activity

Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment


Pope John Paul, aiming to improve ties with Russia #39;s Orthodox Church and possibly pave the way for a papal trip, has sent an icon dear to Russians on its way back to Moscow after nearly a century in the West.

Pope returns icon to Russia


LAS VEGAS - Bernard Hopkins, the 39-year-old boxing rebel without pause, not only continues to defy age but conventional fistic logic.

Hopkins #39; fight extends beyond ring


L-3 Communications Corp., which sells equipment to detect bombs in airport luggage, settled a lawsuit in which it claimed business partner Analogic Corp. violated a contract by submitting independent proposals to the Transportation Security Administration. Peabody-based Analogic said terms of the settlement were kept confidential and that the agreement didn't entail a payment by either side.  quot;We look forward to ...

Analogic, partner reach agreement


Reuters - Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and\two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co-MVP Steve\McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans\31-17 in National Football League play at Nashville on Sunday.

NFL Wrap: Manning Wins MVP Battle as Colts Overcome Titans (Reuters)


By 2009, games will account for about 4 percent of all wireless-data revenue in the United States, In-Stat/MDR predicts.

Mobile-game market to boom, study says


The players #39; association filed a grievance Monday seeking to overturn the Anaheim Angels #39; suspension of left fielder Jose Guillen.

Players #39; union files grievance to overturn Guillen #39;s suspension


UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - France readied a U.N. resolution  that seeks an arms embargo on the Ivory Coast after nine French  soldiers and an American civilian were killed in a government  bombing raid.

France Readies Resolution on Ivory Coast Arms Ban


If you #39;re already paying for high-speed Internet service, why not make the most of your money? Those cables aren #39;t just good for downloading sports scores, they can digitally transmit and receive phone calls, too.

Computer doubles as telephone


After more than 16 months of restructuring, Air Canada #39;s creditors overwhelming endorsed the airline #39;s new business plan during a meeting at a Montreal hotel Tuesday.

Air Canada gets green light from creditors


FOR THE first time, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo acknowledged yesterday that the country was in a fiscal crisis, a move meant to rally the public behind her tax reform and cost-cutting measures to avert an Argentina-like financial meltdown in the

RP already in midst of fiscal crisis -- Arroyo


Eli Lilly and Co. said Thursday it will eliminate 575 jobs to streamline operations and become more competitive. The employees in those positions, mostly sales and support jobs, will be given the choice of

Update 1: Eli Lilly Plans to Eliminate 575 Jobs


TOKYO: A powerful typhoon was poised to strike the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu today, threatening large areas of the country with strong winds and heavy rain.

Powerful typhoon Chaba set to hit southern Japan


Greek sprint stars Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou are charged for skipping drug test prior to the Athens Games. They are also charged for faking a motorcycle accident, China Radio International reported Friday.

Greek duo face criminal charges


THOMASTOWN, Ireland -- World No. 3 Ernie Els fired a sparkling second-round 8-under-par 64 Friday to move two shots clear in the WGC-American Express Championship.

South African could take over No. 2 spot


A super Earth planet has been discovered in a star system 50 light years away. It is the smallest world to be found outside our Solar System, and probably the first rocky planet found so far, astronomers revealed on Wednesday.

First  quot;Super Earth quot; planet found


Negotiators gathered Friday at the World Trade Organization for formal farm talks, capping a weeklong series of informal discussions on ways to reach a wider-ranging liberalization accord by the end of 2005.

Trade Negotiators Get Technical at WTO


Chicago Bulls #39; Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, dribbles past Golden State Warriors #39; Calbert Cheaney in the first half in Oakland, Calif.

Warriors Defeat Winless Bulls 98-85


The European Commission put off Wednesday a controversial decision on levels of genetically-modified organisms (GMO) in seeds in the EU, in a move welcomed by environmental lobbyists.

EU delays disputed GMO decision, says time not ripe


DHAKA, Bangladesh The organizers of Bangladesh #39;s first women #39;s tournament on Wednesday said play would continue, despite protests by a Muslim group that termed the event  quot;indecent and against Islamic norms.

Soccer: Women #39;s event draws protests


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks look to open flat on  Monday as investors pause after a busy week on Wall Street,  with oil prices ticking higher and the dollar still hovering  near record lows.

Stocks Seen Flat at Open; Oil Edging Up


US transport group Kansas City Southern has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Mexico #39;s busiest railroad in a deal worth at least \$550 million, ending a bitter legal dispute with Mexican company TMM.

UPDATE 2-KCS buys control of Mexico railroad, resolves spat


GREENSBORO, N.C. - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Tuesday's projection of a record budget deficit this election year and the continuing movement of U.S...

Kerry Assails Deficit As Bush's Fault


Free riders have hit the jackpot in the digital revolution, and we'd better deal with it.

Open Season on Others' Ideas


Reuters - Taiwan wants to eradicate red imported\fire ants within three years but the pest, which has spread\fear across the island, will be tough to get rid of, an\agriculture official said Wednesday.

Taiwan Hopes to Wipe Out Red Fire Ants in 3 Years (Reuters)


SAN JOSE, Calif. Nov 4, 2004 - A \$100 million supercomputer being built to analyze the nation #39;s nuclear stockpile has again set an unofficial performance record the second in just over a month.

IBM Supercomputer Again Claims Record


Aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres pulls out of a town in eastern DR Congo, amid rising concern at fighting.

Aid workers leave DR Congo town


According to a story written by the Associated Press today, Marvel Enterprises is suing South Korea-based NCsoft and San Jose-based Cryptic Studios over their MMORPG City of Heroes.

Marvel Sues Over City of Heroes


As expected, the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate one-quarter point in continuing efforts to stave off inflation while holding rates at near record lows to help fuel economic expansion.

Fed nudges up interest rates


Former president Bill Clinton on Monday joined executives of an Internet start-up to help launch a new search engine that the company says will be more efficient than Google or Yahoo!

Former President Clinton helps launch new Internet search engine


Stocks were little changed today as tepid earnings from Microsoft and Coca-Cola offset Google's strong third-quarter report.

Google Profits Fail to Push Stocks Higher


Investor's Business Daily - That's the lesson Microsoft and Sun Microsystems are about to learn as they take on Linux -- and each other -- in dueling efforts to woo Wall Street techies.

Microsoft, Sun Want To Hold Sway Over Wall Street (Investor's Business Daily)


Hi-tech criminals are stealing key business data and ransoming it back to the firms they stole it from, say police.

Hi-tech thieves target businesses


Allen Iverson scores 29 points and dishes out 12 assists as Philadelphia beats Orlando, 96-87, for its third straight home victory.

Sixers Have Answer


People in Botswana, where more than a third of the population is HIV positive, go to the polls today in elections that were expected to be dominated by the ruling party - like every other vote since the southern African country gained independence

Botswana goes to polls


Just when you #39;re thinking,  quot;Boy, this town has to get up to speed on this quot; ... around the first turn, there it was. Less than 24 hours after it was made official here, it was made official to the rest of the

This stop anything but the pits


As it turned out, Joe Torre trumped Curt Schilling in the Carl Pavano sweepstakes. Pavano #39;s agent, Scott Shapiro, said last night that the

Torre the lure as Pavano opts for Yankees


Southern Utah University received an  quot;F quot; grade Wednesday from the Black Coaches Association for the way it hired its most recent head football coach, Wes Meier.

SUU gets  #39;F #39; for hiring


LONDON: A former bodyguard of Britain #39;s Princess Diana yesterday said he doubted that one of her alleged lovers had been  quot;bumped off quot; - a claim she made in never-before-seen videotapes broadcast in the US.

Di claim dismissed


Dental records have shown that a mutilated body found in Iraq is not that of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan, but British officials say they still believe the British-Irish citizen is dead.

Britain: Kidnapped Aid Worker Likely Dead


quot;There #39;s no way anyone would hire them to fight viruses, quot; said Sophos security analyst Gregg Mastoras.  quot;For one, no security firm could maintain its reputation by employing hackers.

MyDoom Virus Writing Not a Resume Builder


(Article Central) Yahoo Inc. announced that it has released a new tool to search computer hard drives as it strives to compete with rivals Google Inc.

Yahoo Offers Desktop Search Tool


That #39;s a phrase the Yankees may need to keep telling themselves as this Division Series with the tiny-market Twins progresses.

Yanks put in dicey spot


ASP NetSuite on Thursday unveiled the latest version of its hosted applications suite with a focus on

NetSuite injects apps with 'upsell' features, improves analytics


Taiwan and offshore Penghu County have geared up for strong winds and heavy rains as Typhoon Nock-ten is scheduled to encompass the whole island and outlying islands this morning.

Typhoon Nock-ten batters Taiwan


MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin on Monday demanded an overhaul of Russia's political system, including an end to the direct popular election of governors, saying the changes were needed to combat terrorism.    Critics charged the Russian leader was using the bloody outcome of the Beslan school siege to grab more power...

Putin Moves to Strengthen Kremlin's Power


JUST AS it seemed like Sourav Ganguly #39;s worst days were over, the India skipper finds himself in a soup again. This time, for being on the wrong side of the law.

Ganguly suspended for two Tests


(Sports Network) - Jason Schmidt once again goes for his 16th victory tonight when the wild card-hopeful San Francisco Giants conclude a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies at SBC Park.

San Francisco Giants Team Report - September 2


As the economy improves and companies begin to invest more in IT projects, demand for senior IT workers will help drive double-digit salary increases for top techies through 2007, according to a new Meta Group report.

IT pay to rise 10 to 15 through 2007, study says


Gold Fields will be expected to sell its international assets valued at up to \$3.5 billion and return the cash to shareholders as part of its defence against a hostile all-share bid from rival gold producer Harmony.

Gold Fields plans \$3.5 bn asset sale


Richard Hamilton posted 21 points to propel the Detroit Pistons to an 81-69 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Auburn Hills, Michigan Thursday.

NBA Wrap: Hamilton Guides Pistons to Win Over Cavs


England #39;s David Howell holed a 105-yard shot for an eagle Friday and finished with a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after the second round of the Dunhill Links Championship.

Golf Capsules


AP - Padraig Harrington rallied to a three-stroke victory in the German Masters on a windy Sunday, closing with a 2-under-par 70 and giving his game a big boost before the Ryder Cup.

Harrington Wins in Germany to End Slump (AP)


AP - Apple Computer Inc. has settled a dispute that was keeping the charity single

Band Aid Single Now Available on ITunes (AP)


On Thursday, Sen. John Ensign of Nevada joined Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota in calling for the immediate resignation of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

EDITORIAL: Time for Annan to resign post


The United States, Germany and France called Friday for presidential elections in Lebanon to be free, based on the constitution and staged without foreign intervention, a

Lebanon urged to hold free elections


BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's Interbrew won approval from  shareholders on Friday to buy Brazil's AmBev in a deal valued  at about 8 billion euros (\$9.7 billion), surpassing  Anheuser-Busch as the world's biggest brewer.

Interbrew Wins Shareholder OK for AmBev


One year ago at PeopleSoft Inc.'s Connect user conference, Chief Executive Officer Craig Conway took the stage to assure several thousand PeopleSoft customers that Oracle Corp.'s then three-month-old bid for control of PeopleSoft had failed. When he stands before the crowd at this year's Connect gathering later this month, he'll have a harder time making the case that Oracle's lingering campaign isn't harming PeopleSoft.

Judge's decision means uncertain future for PeopleSoft


Reuters - More than 20,000 Afghans gathered in Kabul on Wednesday to remember Northern Alliance military commander Ahmad Shah Masood, slain by al Qaeda operatives two days before the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.

Afghans lionise Masood on anniversary of his death (Reuters)


ST. LOUIS Rick Ankiel won his first game in three and a-half years with a four-inning relief stint marred only by an errant curveball that beaned a batter and St.

Cardinals 4 Brewers 1


Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald were having way too much fun during their 2-and-1 foursome victory over Americans Kenny Perry and Stewart Cink on Friday.

Garcia-Donald hold off Perry-Cink


Oxford University succeeds  in gaining a continuation of a wide-ranging injunction against animal rights activists.

University wins animal rights bid


AP - Bart Bryant won his first PGA Tour event Sunday, closing with a 3-under 67 for a three-stroke victory over Patrick Sheehan at the Texas Open.

Bryant Gets First Tour Win at Texas Open (AP)


WASHINGTON : Lleyton Hewitt further polished his form on hardcourt with the US Open drawing near, earning a 6-3, 6-2 second-round win against Colombian Alejandro Falla at the 500,000-dollar Washington Open.

Tennis: Australia #39;s Hewitt reaches quarter-finals at Washington tennis


The dollar bounced back from a new all-time low against the euro after stern comments from European Central Bank president Jean-claude Trichet about the greenback #39;s slide.

Dollar bounces off low against the euro after ECB complaints


INFANTA, Philippines (Reuters) - An advance team of 40 U.S.  Marines joined relief efforts in the Philippines on Wednesday  after four deadly storms, as officials said funds were running  short to help 650,000 survivors.

U.S. Sends Troops to Help Philippine Flood Relief


AP - Prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspicions that French Islamic radicals have gone to Iraq to fight alongside militants there, judicial officials said Wednesday.

France Probes Radicals Fighting in Iraq (AP)


Britain will find out on Saturday whether its equestrian medals will be upgraded.

Court to hear medal appeal


For South Florida hotels, October #39;s end brings more than a change in the weather. It also ushers in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, an annual highlight for many hospitality firms.

Fort Lauderdale boat show provides a boost to hotels


AP - Shares of Japan's troubled supermarket chain Daiei Inc. soared 27 percent Thursday following reports that U.S. giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. planned to submit a proposal for turning the company around.

Retailer's Shares Up on Wal-Mart Interest (AP)


ABU DIS, West Bank: Palestinians and Israelis rallied under the shadows of the West Bank barrier on Friday, vowing to follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi by pursuing a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict.

Palestinians swear by Mahatma


TOKYO (Reuters) - Top seed Lleyton Hewitt was pushed to  three sets by a Japanese player for the second day in a row at  the \$860,000 Japan Open Thursday.

Hewitt Survives at Japan Open, Sharapova Advances


AFP - Rival National Basketball Association players and coaches have found plenty of blame to spread around regarding Friday's brawl between Detroit spectators and Indiana Pacers players.

Plenty of brawl blame to spread around, say NBA rivals (AFP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eastman  Kodak Co. announced on  Tuesday that it would restructure several plants based in  Britain and France, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs  by 2005.

Kodak to Restructure in UK and France


Ziff Davis - Airbus makes it possible to make in-flight cell phone calls. Is it a real technology advancement, or does it work like my anti-lion powder?

Airbus' Magic In-flight Cell Phone Technology May Be Make-Believe (Ziff Davis)


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Kmart Holding Corp. <A HREF=

KMart Same-Store Sales Fall 4.6 Pct


Nintendo of America is holding a two-day media briefing this week in downtown Seattle in advance of the Nov. 21 launch of the Nintendo DS, a handheld video game device with two screens.

Nintendo #39;s handheld strategy proceeds on a dual track


Microsoft #39;s settlement with Sun Microsystems includes a provision explicitly preserving Microsoft #39;s right to sue licensees of a free alternative to its dominant Microsoft Office software.

Microsoft Keeps Legal Options Against Office Alternative


ATHENS (Reuters) - The last long-course world swimming record held by now discredited Communist East Germany was finally consigned to history by an American quartet at the Olympics on Wednesday.

Americans Smash Last East German Swim World Record


PRAGUE -- Ronald Reagan used it to reach out to the Soviets during the Cold War. Lech Walesa, the leader of Poland's Solidarity movement, likened it to the sun lighting the earth. Rock band R.E.M. immortalized it in a cynical hit song.

Free radio seeks a new format


Court Rules File Sharing Legal\\A federal appeals court has upheld a controversial decision which ruled that file sharing software such as Kazaa, Morpheus or Grokster are indeed legal. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled on Thursday that peer-to-peer software developers were not liable for any ...

Court Rules File Sharing Legal


The Nissan Maxima #39;s fancy headlights have made it such a target for thieves that Maxima #39;s rate of insurance theft claims has gone from inconsequential to second-highest among all vehicles, according to a report out Tuesday.

Maxima, Escalade tops with thieves


Today, there was another good omen that Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is fast gaining traction amongst large companies. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) said it will switch to Internet telephones, using Cisco #39;s (Nasdaq: CSCO) equipment.

Cisco, VoIP Star?


India launches its first learning satellite, aimed at revolutionising the country's educational network.

India launches learning satellite


Ukrainian former Prime Minister and presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko casts his ballot as his daughter Sofia, bottom right, looks on at a polling station in Kiev, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004.

4BR/3B Home, Convenient-


BUCHAREST: Romania #39;s ruling Social Democrats have emerged ahead in a general election but may be deprived of a clear majority needed to keep the Balkan country on track towards the European Union, exit polls showed.

Poll predictions have ruling party ahead in Romania


India will pose a massive challenge for Australia in the first Test, even without injured star Sachin Tendulkar. Australia are top of the world rankings but have not won a Test series in India for 34 years.

India strong without Sachin


KABUL (Reuters) - Hamid Karzai was due to be sworn in as  Afghanistan's first popularly elected President on Tuesday at a  ceremony attended by two of the figures most responsible for  easing him into power.

Karzai Set to Be Afghan President in Ring of Steel


Reuters - A group of technology companies\including Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN.N), STMicroelectronics\(STM.PA) and Broadcom Corp. (BRCM.O), on Thursday said they\will propose a new wireless networking standard up to 10 times\the speed of the current generation.

Group to Propose New High-Speed Wireless Format (Reuters)


The Parliament is scheduled to vote tonight on the plan of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to remove Israeli settlements.

Israeli Parliament Moves Toward Vote on Gaza Withdrawal Plan


MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AU) may acquire up to 20 of mid-sized Chinese bank Jinan City Commercial Bank to secure a foothold in China #39;s growing finance services sector.

INTERVIEW: Australia #39;s CBA Eyes China Bank Investment


LONDON: US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United Plc to 27.63 from 25.3, the Premier League club said yesterday, heightening speculation that he will bid for them.

Glazer ups stake in United


CARE Internationals operations in Iraq remained suspended tonight as kidnapped aid chief Margaret Hassans second day in captivity drew to a close with no word on her fate.

Plea to Release Kidnapped Aid Chief Met by Silence


Reuters - Sea turtles are spawning in record\numbers along Mexico's Pacific coast this year, thanks largely\to stepped up protection against poachers, the nation's\environmental watchdog said on Wednesday.

Mexico's Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Make a Comeback (Reuters)


The European Space Agency(ESA) says it has found concentrations of water vapour and the gas methane in the same places on Mars, which strengthen speculation that the Red Planet could be a haven for microbial life.

Water-methane link strengthen life-on-Mars clues


Although a Sprint-Nextel combination is being characterized as a \$36 billion merger of equals, published reports describe the emerging transaction as a purchase by Sprint.

51-49 stakes seen in \$36 billion plan; rival bid could surface


During courtroom testimony, a director for the database giant offers insight into the future of the takeover bid.

Oracle may be readying new PeopleSoft bid


SEOUL : Tens of thousands of workers have rallied here to protest a government reform bill aimed at stopping union militancy and securing flexible job markets, as a powerful labor group called a massive strike next week against the legislation.

South Korean workers rally, vow massive strike over reform bill


AP - Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling had surgery Tuesday to repair his injured right ankle. Schilling pitched Game 6 of the American League Championship Series and Game 2 of the World Series last month with the torn sheath of his ankle tendon sutured into place so it wouldn't flop over the bone when he pitched.

Schilling's Ruptured Ankle Tendon Repaired (AP)


Reuters - The Canadian government is not doing\enough to protect the environment because of a lack of\leadership and political will, a senior official said in a\scathing report released on Tuesday.

Canada's Environmental Record Bad-Official Report (Reuters)


AP - Former President Clinton has a message for Democrats inconsolable after President Bush's re-election: Buck up. It's not that bad. You need to improve your image.

Clinton Tells Democrats to Work on Image (AP)


New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - New Orleans #39; Steve Gleason was fined \$5,000 by the NFL on Wednesday for punching the Panthers #39; Kemp Rasmussen during last Sunday #39;s 32-21 loss to Carolina.

New Orleans #39; Gleason no Saint; fined by NFL


Reuters - A Canadian student was called a

Tsunami 'Wave Rat' Had Best Intentions, Mother Says (Reuters)


Critics of the tactics that the Israel Defense Forces are employing against the terrorists of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Al-Aqsa, which have also caused casualties among Palestinian civilians, ignore

Why they continue to murder


At times, they feared for their lives. They spent many days with blindfolds pressed against their eyes. Their Iraqi captors were convinced they were spies or proselytizers of Catholicism.

ITALY REJOICES: Captives return from captivity


AP - Betty Lennox had another huge night, scoring 23 points to lead the Seattle Storm to their first WNBA title with a 74-60 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night.

Seattle Storm Wins WNBA Title Over Sun (AP)


As the 10-race Chase for the Nextel Cup begins with today #39;s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson have got to like their chances.

Sylvania 300: Gordon leads Chase pack


Insurance adjusters and meteorologists are still crunching numbers and analyzing data, but the 2004 U.S. hurricane season will likely go down as one of the most active on record.

2004 U.S. Hurricane Season Among Worst on Record


ONE of the most violent computer games ever made is also set to be the most popular ever, grossing more than the blockbuster movie Titanic, early sales predictions have suggested.

It #39;s violent - and teens will want it


UNTIL yesterday Wal-Mart virtually owned copyright on the term biggest in the world, when applied to retailers. But retailers Sears and Kmart have formed a shopping behemoth worth \$11 billion (5.9

Tired pair join to take on Wal-Mart


Jeff Sluman fired a nine-under 62 yesterday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the \$5 million Chrysler Championship in Florida.

Sluman shoots ahead in Florida


AP - Curt Schilling needs surgery on his injured right ankle, but the Red Sox hope he will still be able to pitch Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday.

Schilling's Ankle Will Require Surgery (AP)


Most large companies are struggling to protect themselves against security threats, a survey from security consultancy NetSec published today reveals.\

News: Big.biz struggles against security threats


Sony Corp. said on Friday it would launch the latest version of its blockbuster racing game software  quot;Gran Turismo quot; in December in a potentially strong boost for holiday sales of its PlayStation 2 console.

Sony to Launch Latest Gran Turismo Software in Dec


Home theater company Cambridge SoundWorks is helping consumers tackle the time-consuming task of converting CDs into digital files.

Cambridge SoundWorks gives digital music a spin


AP - Divers making dangerous probes through underwater caves near the Caribbean coast have discovered what appears to be one of oldest human skeletons in the Americas, archaeologists announced at a seminar that was ending on Friday.

Divers Find Ancient Skeleton in Mexico (AP)


TELECOMS giant BT yesterday said it was parting company with one of the architects of its transformation from a fixed-line operator.

BT broadband mastermind joins French IT firm


PARIS The first European spacecraft sent to the Moon has entered orbit there, the European Space Agency said on Tuesday. The SMART-1 spacecraft reached its closest point to the Moon so far, coming within 5,000

Europe probe safely enters Moon orbit


AFTER having waited 20 years to renew rivalries with their nearest neighbour, Wales are now probably hoping they could have a similar wait for the next encounter.

England 2, Wales 0


AFP - Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh on the first day of his two-day visit to New Delhi, an Indian official said.

Commonwealth chief meets Indian foreign minister (AFP)


No wonder the lines have been so darn long. (You obviously don #39;t want to know me in the morning!) Citing, among other things, the popularity of its holiday offerings, Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) delivered home-run same-store sales in November.

Starbucks #39; Stunning November


An e-mail that tricks Linux users to download a fake update from Red Hats security team is currently doing the rounds of the Internet.

Hackers Pull Out Nasty Trick From Hat


An anonymous reader writes  quot;All browsers have been reported vulnerable to different vulnerabilities today. Starting with: Internet Explorer on XP SP1/SP2, which suffers a new system compromise (of course) vulnerability.

Big Day For Browser Vulnerabilities


London, Aug. 17 (Reuters): Britain charged eight men today with conspiracy to murder and other terrorism charges, some of them relating to plans of US buildings that could have been used to organise attacks.

Terror charges


The UK's trade gap widens sharply from 4.4bn to 5.3bn, as imports hit 21.5bn, the highest monthly level since records began.

UK imports at record high


An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza early on Saturday, wounding at least four people, witnesses said.

Israeli Missile Hits Gaza Refugee Camp -- Witnesses


STANFORD, Calif. - In another harrowing trip to the Bay Area, Matt Leinart passed for 308 yards and LenDale White scored on a 2-yard run with 6:15 left, capping USC's comeback from an 11-point deficit for a 31-28 victory over Stanford on Saturday night...

Top-Ranked USC Holds Back Stanford 31-28


Patriots fans, for better or worse, received a long, hard look at Tom Brady's backup last night.

Davey's spot secured


Shell, the beleaguered oil giant, has been asked by Nigeria #39;s Senate to pay \$1.5bn (830m) compensation to communities affected by oil pollution in the country.

Shell hit by \$1.5bn oil pollution claim from Nigerian Senate


Generic auto parts retailers benefit from the explosion in the popularity of import car culture.

Import Cars Need Parts, Too


Athens -- Two of the greatest female track and field athletes in history crashed and burned within two minutes of each other on a dramatic Sunday night of competition at the Olympic Games.

SWEAT AND TEARS Devers, Radcliffe can #39;t finish; Kastor overjoyed <b>...</b>


Bernard Hopkins seeks to cash in on his knockout of Oscar De La Hoya, who must ponder an uncertain future. By wire services. LAS VEGAS - Bernard Hopkins #39; future seems certain for once, full of big fights and even bigger paydays.

Hopkins #39; big win, bigger paydays


Netflix, PalmSource, Research In Motion, TiVo and Vonage have great products and were first to market, but can they hold their leads?

Five tech firms at a crossroads


The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by commercial telemarketers opposed to the popular program, in which consumers can put their names on a list if they do not want to be called.

Supreme Court upholds do-not-call registry


Bold, innovative solutions are key to addressing the rapidly rising costs of higher education and the steady reduction in government-subsidized help to finance such education.

College Loans Need Creative Change


PARIS (Reuters) - Europe #39;s largest carrier Air France-KLM has joined rivals in raising its ticket prices to offset soaring jet fuel costs, but a leading bank has questioned how effective the surcharges will be in protecting airline profits.

Airlines under pressure from soaring fuel price


The JVC Everio GZ-MC100 (\$1199.95) and GZ-MC200 (\$1299.95) will use 4GB Microdrive cards, which are removable hard drives measuring 1.5 inches square, but will also support standard CompactFlash and Secure Digital media.

New Video Cameras Replace Tapes With Tiny Hard Drives


US stock-index futures gained after a government report showed sales at retailers in October, excluding autos, rose more than expected.

US Stock-Index Futures Rise on Retail Sales; Dell Advances


NEW DELHI, SEPT 22 : India is among the top four destinations attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asia. This was highlighted in the World Investment Report, 2004 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad).

FDI: India Among Top 4 In Asia


PAAIN - Routinely adding folic acid to foods like flour and pasta would significantly reduce the number of babies born with birth defects such as spina bifida, research showed.

Folic acid reduces birth defects


Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. on Friday unveiled a new SD Memory Card that doubles as a smart card, allowing consumers to use the product as a wallet or a train ticket, as well as to store music and pictures.

New Matsushita memory card doubles as smart card


AP - Jamar Williams intercepted two passes and Jordan Hill recovered two fumbles in 22nd-ranked Arizona State's 27-14 victory over mistake-prone Oregon State on Saturday night, the Pac-10 opener for both teams.

No. 22 Arizona St. Beats Oregon St. 27-14 (AP)


waited for a mistake. And when Woods was the one to make it, Singh was on his way to a whopping sixth victory of the year and the No.

Singh never faltered down the stretch


Bill Belichick #39;s post-game wave to his kids in the stands usually resembles that of a man on a street corner trying to hail a cab.

Cooling the Jets: Patriots claim AFC


LONDON : Oil prices fell slightly in opening deals on hopes of an easing of tensions in Nigeria #39;s key oil producing region, traders said.

Oil prices ease on hopes of Nigeria breakthrough


AP - Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Sunday of planning a surprise second-term attempt to privatize Social Security, and forecast a

Kerry Warns Middle Class Against Bush (AP)