MUMBAI, Nov. 5. - Even if they had won, which they nearly did, they would have had a dig at the track. But losing made the vehemence even more.

Aussie assault on pitch


Argentina's Guillermo Canas beat Tommy Haas of Germany 6-4, 6-3 Saturday to advance to the final of the CA Trophy.

Canas, Lopez Advance to CA Trophy Final


The suspense is finally over. On November 15, Sun Microsystems will finally launch its much-anticipated Solaris 10 Unix operating system for UltraSparc, Sparc64, and x86 platforms.

Solaris 10 to launch November 15


The Pentagon has added new procedures to ensure that senior officials seeking employment in industry abide by the rules governing post-government work.

Pentagon Updates Rules On Post-Government Work


Three major recording companies have agreed to make their music available to be shared and sold over a new online file-swapping service that aims to lure music fans away from rival services where trading of music and movies remains unfettered.

3 Giants Create New Online Music Service


Up to ten people were killed in fierce fighting between Pakistani security forces and al Qaeda-linked fighters Sunday, taking the death toll to over 70 in one of the deadliest actions against the militants.

Pakistani Forces Attack Militant Hideouts; 10 Killed


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers hired just 96,000  workers in September, the government said on Friday in a weak  jobs snapshot, the final one ahead of presidential elections  that also fueled speculation about a pause in interest-rate  rises.

U.S. Job Growth Weaker Than Expected


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- A group led by privately held Colony Capital is close to reaching an agreement to buy the Atlantic City Hilton and three other casinos in the Chicago area and Mississippi for about \$1.

Group nears deal for casinos - report


MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Despite buoyant advertising conditions benefiting its rivals, Australian television broadcaster Seven Network Ltd.

UPDATE:Australia Seven Lags Nine, Ten Amid Bleak Outlook


Mandrakelinux 10.1 Officiel comes with extended support for mobile devices, better hardware compatibility and application upgrades.

Mandrakesoft screams as Linux OS uprooted


Law enforcement officials said yesterday that they have broken up the largest known document fraud ring in Northern Virginia, charging 26 people in a scheme to sell identification to thousands of Indonesian immigrants nationwide.

26 Charged in Va. In Document Fraud


AMD has released the Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000  #39;for Thin and Light Notebooks #39;. The low-power processor is aimed at entry-level notebooks, as opposed to the 3000 Mobile AMD Sempron Processor for Full-Size Notebooks.

AMD launches Sempron for low power notebooks


THE Israeli army ended its 17-day-long incursion into the Gaza Strip over the weekend after carrying out its assignment to exact a price for the firing of rockets by Hamas at towns inside Israel.

Israelis quit Gaza after killing 138


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A transatlantic venture led by  Lockheed Martin Corp. <A HREF=

Lockheed's MEADS Wins \$3 Bln Contract


AFP - India's state-run Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) said it is considering buying a 10 percent stake in China Gas Holdings Ltd, which has sole rights to distribute gas in 42 Chinese cities.

Indian state-run gas giant eyes 10 percent stake in China Gas (AFP)


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Democrat John Kerry said Monday that President Bush sent troops into war without necessary equipment and accused the commander in chief of

Kerry Accuses Bush of Mismanaging Iraq War


Eleven Iraqi soldiers taken hostage by insurgents have been murdered. A video released by their captors showed one man being beheaded and 10 others being shot.

Insurgents kill 11 kidnapped soldiers


SHARES in Marsh  amp; McLennan plunged a further 10 per cent yesterday, taking their total fall to 47 per cent since the insurance broker took centre-stage in an inquiry by the New York attorney-general into market manipulation.

Marsh  amp; McLennan plummets as market run scared


Microsoft may make more large acquisitions than it has done before and become a more distributed company rather than moving key employees to its headquarters, said chief financial officer John Connors.

Microsoft ready to make more big acquisitions, says CFO


CAIRO (Reuters) - Rebels from Sudan's Darfur region  Thursday rejected calls to disarm or confine their fighters to  their bases before a political solution to the conflict there  has been decided and implemented.

Darfur Rebels Say Peace First, Disarming After


George Steinbrenner watched from his box as his Yankees suffered the most one-sided loss in the franchise's long history.

Slide of the Yankees: Pinstripes Punished


Martian rovers Spirit and Opportunity are going strong 10 months after they began their geological study of the red planet, mission scientists said Thursday.

Mars rovers working overtime


Heather Daly-Donofrio may not win very often on the LPGA Tour (this was just her second career win), but the manner in which she held several of the game #39;s leading players at bay in the final round of the Tournament of Champions in Alabama, suggests that

Daly-Donofrio rebounds from ordinary season


The European Union, called yesterday on the Israeli government to end its ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip immediately, maintaining that Israel has the right to defend itself.

EU Calls on Israel to End Aggression on northern Gaza Immediately


AFP - The UN envoy to Sudan has tried to ease the pressure on Khartoum after a flurry of indictments of the government's failure to end the crisis in Darfur drew irate reactions from President Omar al-Beshir.

UN tries to keep up dialogue after Khartoum irked by Darfur criticism (AFP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Priest Holmes rushed for 125 yards and  two touchdowns to help the Kansas City Chiefs pick up their  first win of the season, 27-24 over the host Baltimore Ravens  Monday.

Priest Holmes Helps Chiefs to First Victory


BAGHDAD (AFP) - An Italian hostage was reported killed in Iraq, adding to the violence as campaigning started for the first post-Saddam Hussein elections, while for the first time since his capture a year ago the ousted president met his family-appointed

Violence greets Iraq poll campaign, Saddam meets lawyer, hostage <b>...</b>


Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games by the NFL for violating the league #39;s substance abuse policy.

Friday #39;s Sports In Brief


It was a surreal and stomach-turning night for the Yankees against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, and when it ended, it was also a successful night.

Yankees' Closing Acts Resolve All Plot Twists


If you think oil is expensive now, just imagine if Hurricane Ivan had swung west and come ashore at this bustling oil and gas port at the southernmost point of Louisiana.

La. seeks new bridge, elevated highway


AFP - The United States backed Japan's efforts to resolve a dispute with North Korea over its abduction of Japanese nationals during the Cold War but stayed prudent about Tokyo's possible use of sanctions.

US prudent on possible Japanese sanctions against North Korea (AFP)


AP - Tokyo stocks edged higher Wednesday morning as a key economic survey came within expectations. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.

Stocks Open Higher in Tokyo on Key Survey (AP)


Computer Associates has been without a permanent CEO since Sanjay Kumar stepped down in April. Kumar was indicted last month on charges related to accounting scandal at CA and has pleaded innocent to the charges.

CA to name CEO in 30 to 45 days


Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest cellular phone company, plans to cut about 10 percent of its work force as a result of its purchase of AT T Wireless.

Cingular to Cut 7,000 Jobs to Trim Costs After Buyout


AFP - Japan's central bank maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy to support the economy while forecasting there could be a slight rise in inflation next year, although that would not necessarily mean a change in its stance on interest rates.

BoJ keeps easy monetary policy, sees slight inflation next year (AFP)


NEW DELHI, NOV 7: India has welcomed the European Unions proposal for a strategic partnership, to be finalised at the fifth Indo-EU summit at the Hague.

Manmohan welcomes EU proposal for strategic partnership


MINSK (Reuters) - Belarussian President Alexander  Lukashenko, accused in the west of flouting democratic norms,  won overwhelming approval in a referendum to run for a third  term in office, the top election official said Monday.

Belarus Leader Wins Overwhelming Vote for New Term


Reuters - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\censored warnings that a Bush administration plan to build\roads in national forests could harm drinking water, a group\representing government workers said on Monday.

Workers' Group Says EPA Censors Comments (Reuters)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied, bonds erased  losses and the dollar pared gains on Tuesday after the Federal  Reserve raised U.S. interest rates for the fifth time this year  and left its policy and inflation stance unchanged.

Stocks Rise, Dollar Slips After Fed Move


USC wide receiver Mike Williams told ESPN The Magazine #39;s Bruce Feldman Thursday that the NCAA has refused his request for reinstatement.

Williams relieved to have resolution


Svetlana Khorkina, who was second to American Carly Patterson in the women #39;s all-around gymnastics competition, has accused the judges of robbing her of the gold medal and said  quot;everything was decided in advance.

Khorkina Bitter at All-Around Defeat


Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to increase cooperation against Islamic militants operating along their border. The agreement was reached at talks in Islamabad between Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and Afghanistan #39;s President Hamid Karzai.

Pakistan, Afghanistan to tighten boarder security


Dario Franchitti won the Indy Racing League race at Pikes Peak International Raceway at the weekend, his second consecutive victory and the Andretti Green Racing team #39;s seventh win in 12 races.

Franchitti adds another win


The Federal Reserve can slow down the pace of interest rate rises if the economy grows less rapidly than it expects, Philadelphia Fed President Anthony Santomero said on Friday.

UPDATE 2-Fed #39;s Santomero says rate hikes depend on economy


Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. #39; new boss Michael Cherkasky may be the prototype of the new CEO -- where the E stands for enforcement.

Marsh  amp; McLennan CEO Might Be the First of a Breed


Malaysia - A turtle named Henry headed for the South China Sea one recent moonless night. He was one hour old and not much bigger than a bug, but his flat-flippered dash down the beach showed a determination to live bred into him by ...

Henry the turtle heads for the sea - and fame


Cameroon #39;s Samuel Eto #39;o struck twice to rally Barcelona to a 4-1 victory over Zaragoza and climbed to second place in the Spanish standings after four rounds.

Barcelona defeats Zaragoza 4-1


Ion Ltd., an Australian auto parts maker that supplies Ford Motor Co., appointed outside managers after banks cut off its credit because it spent too much expanding in the US and Australia.

Ion Appoints Outside Managers After Banks Cut Credit (Update4)


Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. drafted a letter in mid-June 2000 instructing Enron Corp. to wire \$7.5 million to a specified account by the end of that month to buy out the brokerage #39;s \$7 million investment in three barges.

Update 2: Ex-Enron Treasurer to Testify at Trial


PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - More than 300 people died  in Haiti from flooding and mudslides triggered by Tropical  Storm Jeanne, according to aid workers who said half of the  northern city of Gonaives was still underwater.

Haiti Flood Toll Tops 300 from Jeanne


Ruud van Nistelrooy struck twice in six minutes to salvage a 2-2 draw for Manchester United against Olympique Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday and set a 30-goal European scoring record for his club.

Van Nistelrooy double saves United from defeat at Lyon


AFP - The Hong Kong company that bought global label Guy Laroche last week says it plans to use the prestigious French brand to spearhead its push into the yet untapped fashion riches of China.

Hong Kong textile group targets further growth after buying Guy Laroche (AFP)


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BellSouth Corp. (BLS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday its new labor contract had triggered a \$3.3 billion increase in its estimates of future retiree medical costs, reducing fourth-quarter earnings by 3 cents to 4 ...

BellSouth: \$3.3 Bln Rise in Benefit Costs


Reuters - Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co.\Ltd. reported a 39.1 percent rise in operating profit for the\first half on Thursday and raised its sales target for a new,\keenly awaited portable game player.

Nintendo Operating Profit Up 39 Percent (Reuters)


Bono, center, and The Edge, right, of the band U-2, join Apple Computers Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs as they unveil Apple #39;s new U-2 branded iPods in San Jose, Calif.

Apple #39;s IPod Features U2 Collaboration


LONDON Air France and its unit KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, as well as British Midland Airways, announced new fare surcharges on Wednesday as a result of higher fuel costs. They follow similar moves by British Airways and Deutsche Lufthansa.

Fuel surcharges grow


In the post-9/11 world, Lockheed Martin has become more than just the nation's biggest military contractor. It is putting its stamp on military policies as well.

Lockheed and the Future of Warfare


Elizabeth Taylor was involved in better marriages than this. And now, to the delight of most everyone in the Gator Nation, Zook is out, a sad, tragic victim of success.

Pat #39;s 2 Cents: Zook #39;s Marriage To UF Doomed From Start


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A divided U.S. federal appeals court  panel on Wednesday expressed skepticism about whether the  government had the authority to force cigarette makers to pay  billions of dollars in past profits as part of its racketeering  case against the industry.

Appeals Court Doubt Tobacco Penalty


Internet file sharing, commonly referred to as peer-to-peer (P2P) networking, allows individuals to trade copies of their digital files over the Internet.

Balancing P2P and Copyright Infringement


For mycologists  mushroom hunters  working in the mountains of Belize, there's little glamour, but many mysteries to solve.

The Fungi Hunt: So Many Species, Ripe for Finding


Judges at the war crimes trial of the ex-Yugoslav leader may issue subpoenas to defence witnesses unwilling to testify.

Court to rule on Milosevic plea


LONDON -- The compact disc has at least another five years as the most popular music format before online downloads chip away at its dominance, a new study said on Tuesday.

Study: Compact Disc Rocks On


LONDON : British insurer Prudential announced plans to sell new shares worth one billion pounds (1.44 billion euros, 1.80 billion dollars) to expand in its home market and comply with new regulations.

Prudential plans one-billion-pound share sale


A rose is a rose is a phone? British scientists seeking to protect the environment have designed a biodegradable mobile phone cover that breaks down in soil when discarded and sprouts

Flowering phone is environmental wake-up call


JERUSALEM : Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Likud party votes on Sharon #39;s intention to bring the opposition Labour party into government, the day after he gave the green light to the construction of 1,000 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West ...

Israel #39;s Likud faces major vote after controversial settlement decision


It doesn #39;t exist yet, but you know it #39;s coming. Spam on your cell phone is only a matter of time. What was once the province of small companies like Vonage and 8x8 (Nasdaq

From Spam to SPIT


Reuters - Concerned health officials began\investigating what went wrong at a British vaccine plant where\half the U.S. flu shots were made, while Americans jostled for\now-scarce immunizations on Friday.

Experts Urge Action as U.S. Lines Up for Flu Shots (Reuters)


Dubai - Former Palestinian security minister Mohammed Dahlan said on Monday that a  quot;gang of mercenaries quot; known to the Palestinian police were behind the shooting that resulted in two deaths in a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat in Gaza.

#39;Mercenaries #39; attacked tent


A month ago, the US national team was on the verge of a shocking defeat in Panama City. Now, as the US prepares for a rematch with Panama at RFK Stadium tomorrow night, the team has nearly clinched a berth in the final round of World Cup qualifying.

Youngsters keep up with Joneses


French troops clashed with soldiers and angry mobs Saturday after government warplanes killed at least nine French peacekeepers and an American civilian in an airstrike.

9 French Troops Killed in Airstrike In Ivory Coast


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Belo Corp. <A HREF=

Belo Profit Slides on Scandal Costs


President Megawati Sukarnoputri apologized Thursday for the shortcomings of her three-year tenure, as official vote-counting for Monday #39;s presidential election reflected her imminent defeat.

Indonesian President Apologizes for Shortcomings


Anastasia Myskina and Nikolay Davydenko won singles championships Sunday at the Kremlin Cup, then teamed with compatriots to capture the women #39;s and men #39;s doubles finals as Russia swept all four titles.

Russians dominate home tournament


Kansas could be getting some help soon in its fight against methamphetamine. That #39;s thanks to a new product that could deter thefts of the fertilizer anhydrous ammonia, a component of meth production.

Thwarting Meth


Reuters - Investors may pack up and leave town\this week as the Republican National Convention begins in New\York and many on Wall Street take vacation -- draining U.S.\markets of volume and leaving stocks with little direction.

Investors Take a Holiday (Reuters)


Ivory Coast #39;s rebels have asked President Thabo Mbeki to help provide security when they begin to disarm. Laurent Gbagbo, Ivory Coast #39;s president, has acceded to Mbeki #39;s request to create a conducive atmosphere

Ivory Coast rebels ask Mbeki to help with security


Reuters - The new issue of Playboy magazine\isn't drawing attention in some circles for its trademark\centerfold but for an interview with the founders of Web search\engine Google Inc. that raised regulatory eyebrows.

Google Interview Is Draw for Latest Playboy Issue (Reuters)


Peripheral maker LaCie released on Thursday a mobile hard drive loaded with, MandrakeSoft #39;s version of the Linux operating system.

Mobile hard drive carries Linux


About 11,000 gallons of rocket fuel spilled during fueling of a Lockheed Martin Atlas 2 rocket on Saturday, forcing a one-day delay in the launch of the rocket carrying a classified

Fuel Leak Scrubs Lockheed Atlas Florida Launch


The Palestinian Fatah Movement threatened to boycott the upcoming presidential elections unless the cause of Yasser Arafat #39;s is revealed.

Fatah movement demands causes of Arafats death


LAGOS, NIGERIA - Hundreds of Nigerian villagers are blocking access to two oil platforms in the country #39;s southern region, shutting down production of 90,000 barrels of oil a day, said oil company officials.

Villagers hold Nigeria oil platforms


US power company Scana Corp. (SCG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said quarterly profit fell, citing litigation costs and a writedown related to an investment in a telecommunications business.

Scana Third-Quarter Profit Falls


TechWeb - Although Microsoft has nearly 90 of the browser market, its share is down a full five points since May of this year. Mozilla Firefox is doing the damage, with 5.6 million copies downloaded in the last two weeks.

Firefox Browser Takes Market Share From Microsoft's IE (TechWeb)


Reuters - U.S. troops increasingly rely on\data collected by satellites, but the intelligence and military\communities lack a process for coordinating which technologies\to fund, an Air Force official said on Tuesday.

US Military, Spy Satellites Need More Coordination (Reuters)


AP - An al-Qaida-linked group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed Tuesday to have killed the second of two American hostages  #151; back-to-back slayings that have notched up the Jordanian militant's ruthless campaign of terror.

Web Site: 2nd U.S. Hostage Killed in Iraq (AP)


Reuters - Tokyo stocks slipped on Thursday as\exporters such as Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. succumbed\to the weakness of the dollar against the yen and gave up some\of their gains of the previous three sessions.

Nikkei Drops, Exporters Hurt by Yen (Reuters)


US Airways Group Inc. attorneys and executives acknowledged in bankruptcy court Thursday that bookings had fallen more steeply than they had anticipated in reaction to their Chapter 11 filing last month.

Reservations Decline at US Airways


Doctors in France treating the Palestinian leader, Yassar Arafat, have told him that it will be several days before they know exactly what is wrong with him.

Threatment of Arafat continues in Paris


With Hurricane Jeanne approaching, Florida squeezed in its game against Kentucky and beat the Wildcats 20-3 Saturday behind Ciatrick Fason #39;s career-high 210 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

No. 16 Florida 20, Kentucky 3


FLOWING football it was not. Neither did the expected goal glut at Stamford Bridge materialise. Instead, Chelsea came crashing down to earth on home ground, of all places, as Bolton caused one of the biggest surprises of the season so far.

BLUSHES IN BLUE


ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece, shamed and angered by doping  scandals involving their two top sprinters and a medal-winning  weightlifter, hailed an unexpected new Olympic heroine Monday  in the form of a walker.

Greece Hails New 'Immortal' Heroine


A federal judge gives Pennsylvania's internet child pornography law the boot. The controversial law required ISPs to block child porn websites, but in doing so, they prohibited access to many legal sites, leading to a 'massive suppression' of free speech.

Judge Dumps Child Porn Law


UNITED NATIONS: The United States yesterday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution demanding that Israel stop a major offensive in the Gaza Strip that has cost at least 68 Palestinian lives.

US vetoes Arab resolution


You know your country is messed up if people don #39;t even want to die there, much less live there. On Wednesday, Russia #39;s erstwhile oil giant, Yukos (Pink Sheets: YUKOY), attempted to commit corporate

Coming to America (to Die)


Ad-hoc-Mitteilung verarbeitet und bermittelt durch die DGAP. Fr den Inhalt der Mitteilung ist der Emittent verantwortlich. SAN JOSE, Calif.

Fujitsu Limited


The five people trading shares Monday mostly sold. For example, a mere 62 million shares of the Nasdaq-100 tracking stock were traded.

Big Drops In The Indexes, But Slip In Trading Volumes


On Tuesday, the Mozilla Foundation released its first preview release of Firefox 1.0, the organization #39;s standalone Web browser based on the Mozilla source code.

Mozilla Foundation Ships Firefox 1.0 Preview Release, Thunderbird <b>...</b>


US-led forces thrust at least one km (half a mile) into rebel-held Falluja on Tuesday and were not far from the Iraqi citys heart, residents and an Iraqi army officer said.

US-led forces advance towards heart of Falluja


THE sequel is king, and games with titles like The Sims 2, Burnout 3 and Myst IV receive far more attention than those increasingly rare games with no pedigree.

Pick a Number, It #39;s Sequel Season


Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the\world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still expects a 2\percent to 4 percent increase in September U.S. sales at stores\open at least a year, despite the effect of Hurricane Ivan in\some locations.

Wal-Mart Backs Sept. Sales Targets (Reuters)


Campaign promises have changed little in the run-up to the presidential election, but the rhetoric has intensified.

Digital Agenda: 10 facts you should know about homeland security


A human rights group said Friday that 128 people from Chechnya were abducted in 2004 and are still missing, Interfax reported. Known as Memorial, the group also said 241 Chechen

Rights group: Hundreds missing in Chechnya


AFP - The deadline set by Islamic militants to behead a Japanese hostage in Iraq unless Tokyo pulled its army out of the country expired with no fresh news of the young man's fate.

Deadline for execution of Japanese hostage passes with no news (AFP)


KAMPALA, Uganda (Reuters) - A small group of suspected  gunmen stormed Uganda's Water Ministry Wednesday and took three  people hostage to protest against proposals to allow President  Yoweri Museveni for a third term.  Police and soldiers with assault rifles cordoned off the  three-story building, just 328 feet from Uganda's parliament  building in the capital Kampala.

Gunmen Take Three Hostage at Ugandan Ministry


After cutting trading commissions for bigger and moreactive customers in mid-June, Charles Schwab Corp. said Monday it will cut them for the rest of its customers effective Nov. 1. Schwab will reduce its standard online stock-trading commission from \$29.

Schwab cuts fees for trades


Long the most common way to store letters, homework and other computer files, the floppy disk is going the way of the horse upon the arrival of the car: it'll hang around but never hold the same relevance in everyday life.

Floppy Disk Fast Becoming Relic of the Past


Hubie Brown, the oldest coach in the NBA at the age of 71, retired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday because of health reasons, according to TNT Thursday night as a Breaking News.

Oldest coach of NBA Hubie Brown Retires


JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip Oct. 7, 2004 - Two Palestinian boys, ages 14 and 15, were killed in an Israeli missile strike on Thursday, their relatives said.

Palestinian Teens Killed in Israeli Strike


WASHINGTON : The United States welcomed the approval by Cambodian lawmakers of a plan to try surviving leaders of the ruthless Khmer Rouge regime, saying it paved the way for a UN-backed tribunal.

US welcomes Cambodian approval of Khmer Rounge trial plan


Two retired executives from Delta Air Lines #39; glory days endorsed current management #39;s turnaround plans as the carrier tries this week to win deep concessions from pilots and creditors.

Two retired execs endorse Delta plan


Called  #39;Anna Nicole, #39; the new clothing line said to be inspired by her inimitable  #39;Tex-sex #39; style. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - TV star and Trimspa diet spokeswoman Anna Nicole Smith #39;s latest effort at self-promotion

Dress like Anna Nicole Smith


Parents who keep a clean house may unwittingly be developing asthma in their children, research suggests.

Clean houses 'may trigger asthma'


Reuters - The number of newcomers to the Internet\in Britain has surged this year to its highest level since the\dotcom heyday of 2001, according to a study released on\Saturday.

Lower Costs Prompt Internet Boom in Britain -Study (Reuters)


A multi-million pound security operation today failed to prevent dramatic protests marring Tony Blairs Labour conference speech.

Security Measures Failed to Spot Protesters


Multiplex Group yesterday officially launched its takeover offer for Ronin Property Group and its bid to become Australias fourth largest property trust listed on the ASX.

Multiplex makes Ronin bid official


Cingular Wireless LLC won approval from US regulators for its \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. on the condition the companies sell airwaves and give up customers in

Cingular Purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Approved by FCC, People Say


By analyzing elephant DNA, a research team led by Seattle scientists has discovered a way to trace the origins of ivory and help stem the poaching that still threatens the giant beasts across much of their habitat.

Elephant DNA sheds light on ivory origin


LONDON (Reuters) - A former Irish priest famous for stunts  that disrupted the marathon at the Athens Olympics and  Britain's Grand Prix denied charges on Wednesday of indecency  with a schoolgirl.

Priest Who Disrupted Olympics in Abuse Trial


Mediation efforts by South African President Thabo Mbeki may be the last chance to stop Ivory Coast falling into a deeper crisis, the outgoing head of the UN mission in the West African country said Tuesday.

Ivory Coast Peace Push May Be Last Chance-UN Envoy


The president of the re-named Washington Nationals, Tony Tavares, told WTOP Radio the vote was overwhelming. Tavares said the deal to move the Expos remains contingent on the DC Council giving final approval to a stadium plan.

Owners vote to move team


December 8, 2004. Vitali Klitschko is recognized by Ring Magazine as the Heavyweight Champion of the World. HBO Sports would also like you to believe it.

Can Klitschko Establish Himself as the Best against Williams?


A car explosion in Damascus killed a Hamas militant and injured three others Sunday morning, the official SANA news agency confirmed.

Syria confirms killing of Hamas militant in car explosion


Opinion What's its secret? Productivity

The quest for the IT Holy Grail


Do you assume this raging scandal will be enough to overhaul Major League Baseball #39;s laughable drug policy? If so, you must think Bill Clinton didn #39;t have sex with that woman.

Steroid scandal will be given lip service


AOL has filed two lawsuits, while EarthLink and Yahoo! each filed a single lawsuit. The three Microsoft lawsuits allege that defendants spoofed the domains of all four ISPs and used open proxies to route the emails.

Microsoft, Others Launch Anti-Spam Lawsuits


AP - Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday following Wall Street's modest gains. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.

Tokyo Stocks Advance in Early Trading (AP)


The absent member will be the one holding center-stage at a meeting in Hanoi of leaders of Asia and Europe. In a hard-fought compromise, Myanmar #39;s ruling junta will not send its government head.

Myanmar Still Irritant as Asia, Europe Heads Meet


he managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo de Rato, said yesterday that the dollar would have to fall and the United States would have to tackle its growing indebtedness

IMF Chief Sees Potential Hazard in US Fiscal Policies


BAGHDAD: A US soldier and seven Iraqi civilians died in a spate of attacks yesterday. Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, meanwhile, travelled to Jordan to try to win support from exiled opposition leaders for the January 30 elections.

Car bomb kills seven in Iraq


Apple Computer launched the newest version of its iMac model, which at two inches (five centimeters) is the worlds thinnest desktop computer, the company said.

Apple unveils super-thin iMac #39;


NEW YORK After being stymied by Boston starter Derek Lowe for six innings, the New York Yankees struck for two runs against Pedro Martinez in a rare relief appearance.

Sports: Red Sox 8 Yankees 3 after 7


The other gutsy gelding in the field ruined Funny Cide #39;s homecoming Sunday at Saratoga. Evening Attire, a 6-year-old gelding, ended a year of frustration by returning

Evening Attire spoils Funny Cide homecoming


The United States and the seven other countries jointly expressed concern about changes in the Arctic climate, but they did not agree on a strategy to deal with them.

Arctic Countries Agree on Perils of Climate Change but Not Solution


BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - The chief of international  relations for Colombia's biggest leftist rebel group, who once  sought support from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was arrested  after a months-long manhunt, police said on Wednesday.

Colombia Captures 'Chancellor' of FARC Rebel Group


Villarreal have completed the signing of Manchester United misfit Diego Forlan on a five-year deal. The Uruguayan hit-man never convinced during his time at Old Trafford following a 7.

FORLAN SEALS SPANISH SWITCH


LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices set a new record at \$53 a  barrel on Thursday on concerns over tight winter heating fuel  supplies and news that a strike in Nigeria could put some crude  exports on hold.

Oil Hits \$53 High on Supply Worries


RAMADI, Iraq (AFP) - Deadly fighting erupted on Sunday in a restive Iraqi province where eight marines were killed a day earlier, as Japan vowed to stand firm with its troops in Iraq despite the beheading of a Japanese tourist.

Deadly clashes rock Iraqi rebel hotspots


11 December 2004 -- At least three high-ranking Iraqi police officials were killed today as scattered violence was seen throughout the country.

Top Police Officials Killed In Iraq


Rouse Co., the Baltimore-based real estate investment trust that owns the Mall St. Matthews, is being sold to Chicago-based General Growth Properties Inc. for \$7.2 billion, according to a report in the Baltimore Business Journal.

Rouse Co. to be sold for \$7.2 billion


The international Cassini spacecraft began unveiling Saturn #39;s mysterious sidekick Titan with a stream of increasingly sharp pictures of the surface taken during a flyby within 745 miles (1,198 kilometers) of the hazy moon.

Cassini takes a close look at Titan


Cherie Blair, the prime minister #39;s wife, has denied claims that her husband considered standing down earlier this year. Mrs Blair said she would have been  quot;one of the first people to know quot; if the allegations were true.

Cherie Blair denies quit rumours


The 18-game win streak for New England broke the old record held by the 1933-34 Chicago Bears... The last time two 5-0 or better teams met this late in the season was on October 28, 1973 when the Minnesota

NFL Game Summary - NY Jets at New England


Electronics giant develops new television technology to attack core business from a new angle.

Sony zooms in with new TV tech


LONDON, England -- Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Mazri has appeared in a British court charged with a string of offences including soliciting to murder non-Muslims, stirring up racial hatred and possessing terrorist documents.

Cleric charged on 16 counts


AFP - Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has asked his team to concentrate on the game rather than look for personal records during a two-Test series against Bangladesh.

Ganguly urges teammates to worry about matches, not records (AFP)


NORTON -- They traded phone calls, father and son, but never made connections Saturday night. Jay Haas, calling from Pebble Beach, Calif., ended up leaving a voice mail message, and Bill Haas still had his father's wisdom playing in his head when he approached the first tee yesterday in Round 3 of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston. The ...

Young Haas has been able to answer call


Family division or heavyweight contest, either way the gloves will be off at the US Open if Lleyton Hewitt survives his quarterfinal bout with Tommy Haas on Thursday (4am Friday morning AEST).

Hewitt aims for last four


Israel gave Yasser Arafat permission Monday to briefly leave his compound to receive medical treatment in the West Bank city of Ramallah, heightening concerns the Palestinian leader is seriously ill.

Israel allows Arafat to leave his compound for medical treatment


Reuters - About 46,000 people are registered to\vote in two states, New York and Florida, a violation of both\states' laws that could affect the outcome of the November\presidential election, according to an investigation by the\Daily News.

Thousands Registered to Vote in 2 States-Report (Reuters)


Microsoft Corp. #39;s settlements with long-time opponents Novell Inc. and the Computer  amp; Communications Industry Association won #39;t end the software maker #39;s antitrust woes in Europe.

Microsoft settlements won #39;t end EU antitrust probes


Six-time All-Star catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. agrees to a one-year contract with the Rangers to be a part-time player next season.

Alomar Signs With Texas


Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer poses in front of a set of makeshift goal posts in the Solomon Islands. Photo: Tim Clayton. Australian coach Frank Farina last night admitted anything

Farina aware draw would be disastrous


The idea that artists and scientists glare at each other across a cultural divide is mostly fiction, as the work of the printmaker Joseph Scheer makes abundantly clear.

The Face of Nature Changes as Art and Science Evolve


London - Several people have died and many more are injured after a high-speed train hit a car on a level crossing and derailed, Sky News reports.

Major train derailment in UK


The fact that Tomjanovich took no flight before the contest and actually was in Staples Center may have been lost on the Laker coach.

Lakers makes selves at home


WEST INDIES thrilling victory yesterday in the International Cricket Council Champions Trophy meant the world to the five million people of the Caribbean.

New WI heroes - Sunday 26, September-2004


AFP - German business confidence braved surging oil prices and the strong euro to remain stable in October, a widely watched barometer of industrial confidence in the eurozone's biggest economy showed.

German business confidence stable despite high oil prices, strong euro (AFP)


IBM introduced on Monday its inexpensive OpenPower line of servers based on Power5 microprocessors and the Linux operating system.

IBM unveils Linux Power servers


Panama City, Panama (Sports Network) - United States men #39;s national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has returned to England, despite the squad #39;s scheduled match on Wednesday against Panama.

Howard returns to England; Keller expected to start for US


With the third hurricane in six weeks to hit its service area, Florida Power  amp; Light Co. is scrambling to find workers from other states to help restore electricity to nearly 1.6 million

1.6 million FPL customers lose electricity


For the second game in a row, the Red Sox made four errors. It made no difference after Curt Schilling beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-2, in Game 2 of the World Series.

Amid the Errors, the Red Sox Do Not Drop the Ball


AFP - Twelve people, including nine British tourists, were killed when their bus overturned and crashed into a truck near the ancient city of Petra, a Jordanian official said.

Twelve dead, including nine British tourists, in Jordan bus accident (AFP)


Although the world seems more out of control than ever, it #39;s reassuring to know one thing has retained its original essence: the soul-sucking, creativity-crushing, black hole of brain cells we call TV programming.

NHL Network programming: Lockout style


Riggs Bank investigators have found evidence of possible criminal activities by some former employees who managed the accounts of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and have referred their findings to federal prosecutors, according to several sources.

Riggs Probe Finds Evidence of Crimes


Canadian Press - CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - An explosion tore through an Egyptian resort hotel Thursday night where Israelis were vacationing at the end of a Jewish holiday, killing at least 30 people and wounding more than 100, officials said.

At least 30 killed in blasts at Egyptian resorts frequented by Israelis (Canadian Press)


A Pakistani opposition alliance will field its jailed leader against a candidate backed by President Gen. Pervez Musharraf in an election for a new prime minister, an opposition spokesman said Thursday.

Jailed Pakistani opposition leader nominated for prime minister


Amicus Britain #39;s largest private sector union is urging the Government #39;s Pensions Commission headed by Adair Turner to recommend compulsory contributions from employers into staff pension funds.

AMICUS CALLS ON ADAIR TURNER TO RECOMMEND COMPULSORY PENSION <b>...</b>


JAKARTA (Reuters) - A former general with a doctorate in  economics takes power in Indonesia on Wednesday, facing the  challenge of translating a landslide election victory into  action on economic growth and against Islamic militancy.

High Hopes as Ex-General Takes Over in Indonesia


Site offer 30 off best-selling title

Master PHP and MySQL web development


reporter #39;s notebook HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--The nation #39;s leading Internet journalists wrapped up an annual meeting here on Sunday, confident that the World Wide Web is creating a new world order in a business that is dominated by a handful of large corporations

Big media getting bigger


Hoping to annihilate its rivals in Taiwan #39;s high-end gaming market, chipmaker Intel yesterday unveiled a new set of high-performance products targeting hardcore users craving for an optimized platform for media manipulation and realistic game-play.

Intel unveils new chip platform


The British government will introduce new laws to fight crime, terror and drugs in the run up to the next general election. The legislative programme outlined in the Queen #39;s speech includes plans to introduce

CRIME FIGHT TOPS UK AGENDA


AP - Japan's deadliest storm in more than a decade unleashed flash floods that washed away hillsides, killing up to 51 people before it veered east into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday. At least 30 people were missing.

Typhoon Tokage Kills at Least 51 in Japan (AP)


Tens of thousands of people have marched through Rome to press for the release of two Italians being held captive in Iraq. Children and adults joined the torch-lit rally on Friday under rainbow-coloured banners

Romans march for Italian captives #39; release


AP - Florida voters went to the polls Tuesday to pick candidates hoping to fill retiring Democratic Sen. Bob Graham's seat, with polls showing a close race between Republican hopefuls Mel Martinez and Bill McCollum. Betty Castor was leading the field of three prominent Democrats.

National Parties Eye Fla. Senate Primary (AP)


ARSENAL are to name their new ground Emirates Stadium after clinching a 100million sponsorship deal with an Arab airline. And Gunners chairman Peter Hill-Wood admitted it was an offer they simply couldn #39;t refuse.

FOOTBALL: DUBAI BURY


LEEDS CASTLE, England (Reuters) - U.S. special envoy  Mitchell Reiss will join British and Irish leaders at a  1,000-year-old castle on Thursday for talks billed as a final  chance to save Northern Ireland's 1998 Good Friday peace  accord.

U.S. Joins New Drive for Northern Ireland Deal


Four years ago, the Palestinians launched a war against Israel. It was designed to extract additional concessions from Ehud Barak #39;s government, just after being offered all of Gaza and more than 90 of the West Bank, including parts of Jerusalem.

Yasser Arafat #39;s bad year


Marsh  amp; McLennan Companies Inc., the insurance brokerage giant, is looking to collect about \$230 million in incentive fees at the heart of a bid-rigging probe by New York authorities as a way to help fund a possible settlement over the questioned fees.

Update 2: Marsh Seeks Incentive Fees for Settlement


Astronauts will attempt to repair the primary oxygen generator on the international space station, and plenty of backup oxygen sources mean Russian Gennady Padalka and American Mike Fincke are in no danger, NASA said Thursday.

Astronauts will try to fix space station air generator


Goldcorp Inc. yesterday became the third North American mining company this year to launch a bid to buy Wheaton River Minerals Ltd.

Goldcorp, Wheaton to merge


WASHINGTON Aug. 18, 2004  Federal officials have reached a temporary agreement to ease congestion at Chicago #39;s O #39;Hare International Airport that calls for a reduction of 37 daily arrivals by United Airlines and American Airlines, officials said ...

FAA: Flight-Reduction Deal Set for O #39;Hare


Real Madrid #39;s Raul Gonzalez won plaudits for his inspirational display against AS Roma which secured the team #39;s first victory of its Champions League campaign and ended a barren patch for the star striker.

Raul heralded for return to form


Oracle Corp. reported revenue and earnings growth in its first fiscal quarter, with its revenue from new software licenses rising 7 percent, to \$563 million.

Oracle shows sales and earnings growth


The Mozilla Foundation announced yesterday there have been over one million downloads of Firefox Preview Release in less than 100 hours, after being made available on the Internet last Tuesday.

Mozilla FireFox Preview Reachs 1 Million Download Mark


At first glance, Les Seules might look like an all-girl rock band - complete with sassy attitudes and fawning male groupies - but the Swedish septuplet doesn't play instruments. They play competitive video games.

All-Girl Swedish Team Tackles Video Gaming


According to Roger Barnes, Fannie Mae, the giant mortgage finance company where he worked as an accountant for more than a decade, used

Accountant Says Fannie Mae Pressured Him


AP - Stop referring to Eli Manning as the New York Giants' quarterback of the future. The job is his, now and for seemingly years to come.

Giants Sack Warner; Name Manning Starter (AP)


NASA officials have asked the two astronauts aboard the International Space Station to stretch their food supplies until a cargo ship arrives in a couple of weeks with fresh groceries.

Doctor Offers Assurances That Astronauts Won't Go Hungry


TOKYO: Donors to Iraq #39;s reconstruction are examining billions of dollars in aid pledges that have gone mostly unused amid an insurgency, as the interim government appealed for firmer world support.

Donors examine billions of dollars in aid for Iraq


PC shipments have started to ease off, as expected, but the worldwide PC market remained fairly strong in the third quarter, according to research from IDC and Gartner.

Businesses keep Q3 PC growth on track


WASHINGTON - President Bush and his vice president conceded Thursday in the clearest terms yet that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction, even as they tried to shift the Iraq war debate to a new issue - whether the invasion was justified because Saddam was abusing a U.N. oil-for-food program...

Bush, Cheney Concede Saddam Had No WMDs


The notion of Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe working together conjures an image of a pantomime horse with the front end trying to shake off the rear.

Connors to team up with McEnroe at BBC and LTA


JAKARTA, Indonesia (Reuters) - The trial of Indonesian  cleric Abu Bakar Bashir over charges related to the Bali and  Marriott bombings will begin on Oct. 28, a court official said  on Monday.

Indonesian Cleric Bashir's Trial Starts Oct 28


Greek anti-war organizations and trade unions staged a big demonstration in downtown Athens Friday night to protest the planned visit to Greece by US Secretary of State

Greek anti-war activists protest visit by Powell


DAVIE, Fla., (Sports Network) - The Miami Dolphins will be  without running back Travis Minor for Sunday's game against  Cincinnati because of an ankle injury.

Dolphins Have Minor Injury Problems


Gunmen have ambushed a group of senior police officers in northern Iraq, killing two of them and wounding three. Police said that two other high-ranking officers, a brigadier and a colonel, were gunned down in southern Baghdad.

Iraq insurgents kill top police


Reuters - At least 80 whales and dolphins have\died after beaching themselves on a remote island between the\Australian mainland and the country's island state of Tasmania.

Eighty Whales, Dolphins Die on Australian Island (Reuters)


AP - Pedro Martinez on the mound. A confident, yappy bunch. A 2-0 lead, halfway to the World Series championship. Could it really be this easy for the Boston Red Sox?

Too Good to Be True? Red Sox Halfway Home (AP)


Rodney King, whose videotaped beating led to riots in Los Angeles in 1992, is out of jail now and talking frankly for the first time about the riots, himself and the American way of life.

12 Years After the Riots, Rodney King Gets Along


MADRID (Reuters) - Some 70,000 people were forced to  evacuate Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium minutes before  the end of a league match on Sunday after a bomb threat in the  name of ETA Basque separatist guerrillas.

Real Madrid Stadium Evacuated in ETA Bomb Threat


The company is adding the 802.1x security standard throughout its hot-spot network.

T-Mobile adds security measure to hot spots


Australia has made a slow but solid start to the first cricket Test against India in Bangalore. After seven overs, the tourists had reached 0 for 14, with Matthew Hayden on 5 and Justin Langer on 4. For up to date scores, visit our live scorecard.

Australia off to patient start in Bangalore


Reuters - First lady Laura Bush said on Sunday\that campaign advertisements accusing Democratic presidential\candidate John Kerry of lying about his Vietnam War record were\fair.

Anti-Kerry Ads Not Unfair, Laura Bush Says (Reuters)


TORONTO (CP) - The aliens are landing on Earth on Tuesday, and more than 1.5 million video gamers have already signed up to stop them.

Video gamers gather at midnight for first copies of new Halo 2 <b>...</b>


PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Hundreds of UN troops stormed a stronghold of ousted Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide #39;s supporters yesterday.

UN troops storm Haitian slum area


MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (Reuters) - Equatorial Guinea  wants Mark Thatcher, son of former British Prime Minister  Margaret Thatcher, extradited from South Africa after his  arrest on suspicion of involvement in a coup attempt, one of  the country's lawyers said Thursday.

Equatorial Guinea Wants Thatcher Extradited --Lawyer


IBM said Monday that it won a 500 million (AUD\$1.25 billion), seven-year services contract to help move UK bank Lloyds TBS from its traditional voice infrastructure to a converged voice and data network.

IBM inks 500M voice, data deal with Lloyds


AT amp;T Corp., the largest US long- distance telephone company, agreed to pay \$100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that sought damages of \$2.

AT amp;T Agrees to Pay \$100 Million to Settle Lawsuit (Update1)


Gold Fields Ltd. rejected an \$8.1 billion takeover bid by smaller rival Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd. as inadequate on Monday, despite the support of its largest stakeholder.

Update 2: Gold Fields Rejects \$8.1B Harmony Gold Bid


Serena Williams says she has no regrets about going against doctors #39; advice to participate in the US Open where she is dominating opponents and enjoying unprecedented crowd support.

Serena powers through at US Open


Symantec has unveiled new versions of its Norton security products--beefing up some of the real-time and automated features--and will release them in the next few weeks.

Symantec Upgrades Norton Security Products


The parishioners at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Bothell got a shock this weekend: Instead of delivering a typical sermon, the Rev.

Bothell priest an abuse victim, he says


Reuters - Is Apple Computer Inc. \fine-tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 percent more\storage and a color screen to display photos?

Apple Fan Sites Buzz with Talk of Photo-Ready iPod (Reuters)


RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Jailed Palestinian leader  Marwan Barghouthi joined the race for president to succeed  Yasser Arafat on Wednesday, drawing condemnation from his own  Fatah movement and threatening to split the group.

Jailed Barghouthi Joins Palestinian Presidential Race


A World Trade Organization panel on Wednesday ruled that the United States should drop its ban on Americans wagering with offshore Internet casinos.

US should drop ban on offshore Internet gambling, world trade <b>...</b>


Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean and Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil have pulled out of the upcoming Paris Masters Series tournament due to injuries, the French Tennis Federation said Tuesday.

Grosjean, Kuerten pull out of Paris Masters


AFP - Indian pair Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi took another step nearer an elusive Olympic gold medal when they beat Zimbabwe's Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett 6-4, 6-4 to reach the men's doubles semi-finals at the Olympic tennis tournament.

Paes and Bhupathi beam in on Olympic glory (AFP)


HOUSTON - Continental Airlines said Tuesday that rising oil costs and \$280 million in federal transportation, security and airport fees charged on passenger tickets drove the carrier to post a loss in the third quarter.

Continental Posts Quarterly Loss


Today's announcement of Oracle's \$10.3 billion buyout of PeopleSoft Inc. isn't drawing rave reviews from the installed based of customers about to be acquired in the deal.

Oracle buyout gets mixed reviews from PeopleSoft customers


French doctors are expected to issue a preliminary report on the medical condition of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat by midweek, according to Palestinian officials, who

Palestinian Officials Offer Differing Accounts of Arafat #39;s <b>...</b>


AP - Elephants in zoos are living as long as those in the wild, but their population in captivity is dwindling because it is so difficult to breed them, according to studies released Friday.

Studies: Captive Elephant Breeding Hard (AP)


AP - The top U.S. commander in Iraq on Monday predicted a

U.S. Commander Predicts Iraq Confrontation (AP)


BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Rampant Europe  retained the Ryder Cup after dominating the last-day singles  matches on Sunday to beat the United States by a record 18-1/2  points to 9-1/2.

Monty Seals Record Ryder Cup Triumph for Europe


ABIDJAN (Reuters) - French citizens queued at Ivory Coast's  main airport on Wednesday to flee their former West African  colony as violent anti-French protesters massed for a fifth day  in support of President Laurent Gbagbo.

France Citizens Queue to Leave Ivory Coast


AP - In the players' lounge, in the locker rooms, in officials' offices Wednesday, TVs around the U.S. Open showed Jennifer Capriati's quarterfinal victory over Serena Williams.

Rain Turns Tennis Talk to Instant Replay (AP)


Thessaloniki, Greece. Iraq #39;s quest for its first Olympic medal since 1960 came up short yesterday when its surprising soccer team lost 1-0 to Italy in the bronze-medal game.

THE GAMES NOTEBOOK


Scandinavian Airlines, which is part of travel conglomerate SAS AB, said Tuesday it flew 2.5 million passengers last month, an increase of 1.6 percent compared to November 2003.

SAS Says 2.5M Passengers Flew in November


Despite piling up impressive offensive numbers, the St. Louis Cardinals aren #39;t ready to bask in their success just yet. The Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on Saturday night, moving

Rolen #39;s 31st HR gives Cards 3-0 lead


The acquisition of privately held Gullivers, a wholesaler of hotels, travel packages and group tours, also includes online travel seller OctopusTravel.

Cendant Snags Another Travel Site


Nobody could fail to be moved by Lil Bigley #39;s televised plea to Iraqi militants to have mercy on her son Ken, the 62-year-old British contractor who has been held by the Tawhid and Jihad Group for the past week.

Behind the hostage crisis


A section of a Chinese scientific satellite that was returning from orbit crashed into an apartment building, wrecking the top floor but causing no injuries, a newspaper said Sunday.

Chinese satellite part hits house


BT boosts its presence in the US by buying IT market leader Infonet, whose clients include the US government and 1,800 multinational companies.

BT secures \$965m US telecoms deal


Implemented using Texas Instruments #39; 90 nanometer process technology, UltraSPARC IV will double the application throughput of the existing UltraSPARC IV through expanded caches and buffers, a better branch prediction mechanism, augmented prefetching

Sun #39;s New Multi-threaded Processor, UltraSPARC IV


A Secret Service ink expert was found not guilty Tuesday of lying on the witness stand during the Martha Stewart trial.

Martha Stewart Witness Acquitted on Perjury Charges


----- ST. PAUL, Minnesota (Ticker) - The Minnesota Wild on Tuesday re-signed defenseman Nick Schultz to a new contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Wild re-sign D Schultz


In a move that #39;s bound to both please and displease, Capcom have revealed that Resident Evil 4 will arrive on PlayStation 2 late next year.

Resident Evil 4 breaks out


Promoting free trade does not have to be complex; it is best achieved by limiting government intervention through tariffs and subsidies.

FTAA will lead to EU-like system


MOSUL, Iraq US troops have clashed with insurgents firing rocket-propelled grenades from a mosque in northern Iraq. The US military says two attackers were killed and 34 civilians hurt.

US troops clash with assailants in northern Iraq, killing two <b>...</b>


Japanese automakers #39; stocks such as Toyota Motor Corp. rose after a US government report showed retail sales gained more than some economists expected.

Japanese Automakers #39; Stocks Such as Toyota Gain; NEC Declines


GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (Sports Network) - NBC Sports  chairman Dick Ebersol and his son Charlie were released from  the hospital Monday, a week after surviving a charter plane  crash that killed three people, including Ebersol's youngest  son.

Dick Ebersol Released from Hospital


The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday said Lexmark International Inc. voluntarily recalled 39,431 of its laser printers sold under the Lexmark, IBM and Dell brands because of a potential shock hazard.

Lexmark Recalls About 40,000 Printers


HONG KONG - Miguel Angel Jimenez won the Hong Kong Open for his fifth European tour title of the year, closing with a 4-under 66 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Ryder Cup teammate Padraig Harrington and South Africa #39;s James Kingston.

Jimenez Wins Hong Kong Open


Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday denied leading Britain into war on a false prospectus, despite intelligence on the threat posed by Iraq being wrong.

Blair denies he led Britain to war with false justification


By ANTHONY BREZNICAN     LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Atari wants to take you back in time, and to get there, you can ride a

Atari to Reissue Scores of Old Video Games


Relief workers battled rain and choppy seas yesterday to deliver food and medicine to the country #39;s northeast following devastating back-to-back storms that killed at least 568 people and left hundreds more missing.

Philippine officials appeal for international assistance


Almonds are one of California #39;s most valuable crops, worth \$1.5 billion a year. But harvesting them comes with its own high price, an estimated 11,220 tons of dust.

Almond Growers Combat Dust Clouds


Almost two months after defying the Curse of the Bambino and only one day after saying goodbye to Pedro Martnez, the Boston Red Sox kept moving on yesterday by welcoming the living embodiment

Good News (Wells), Bad News (Schilling)


BOISE, Idaho -- Jon Helmandollar rushed for a school-record five touchdowns, and No. 13 Boise State clinched at least a share of its third straight Western Athletic Conference title with a 55-14 win over Louisiana Tech yesterday.

Broncos run win streak to 21


It #39;s time to face Doom yet again. The latest MyDoom virus variant is once again running amok across the Internet, according to reports from security firms.

New MyDoom Variant Aims at IE Hole


NAJAF, Iraq - Iraq's top Shiite cleric unexpectedly returned to Iraq from Britain on Wednesday armed with a new peace initiative and a call for Iraqis across the country to march on the holy city to demand an end to weeks of fighting in Najaf.    But a mortar attack on the main mosque in the nearby city of Kufa killed 25 people and wounded 60 others Thursday, hospital officials and witnesses said, a blow to hopes that the crisis could be resolved peacefully...

Mortar Attack Kills 25 at Kufa Mosque


Reuters - Internet media company Yahoo Inc.\ on Wednesday launched its Web search service aimed at\mobile phone users in the United States, opening a new front in\its rivalry with Internet search leader Google Inc.

Yahoo Unveils Mobile Search, Google Rivalry Rages (Reuters)


A month before the video game #39;s scheduled release this coming Tuesday, illegal copies of the hot sci-fi action title  quot;Halo 2 quot; were already circulating on the Internet.

Trio of Hot New Games Victimized by Piracy


AP - The Toronto Blue Jays claimed right-hander Seung Song off waivers from the Montreal Expos on Saturday.

Jays Claim Song Off Waivers From Montreal (AP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - We have heard this somewhere before.

Haynes Emerges from Shadow of Williams Sisters


Australian energy company Origin bought its 51 per cent stake in Contact Energy at a discount of nearly \$200 million, says an independent valuation released yesterday.

Contact stake a bargain at \$1.6b


Australia #39;s coach John Buchanan was forced to defend his captain Ricky Ponting #39;s decision to delay his declaration until four overs after lunch on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand in Adelaide.

Ponting slow to declare


Starbucks Corp. #39;s president and chief executive, Orin Smith, said Tuesday he plans to retire early next year because he wants to slow down and focus on philanthropy, family and hobbies.

Update 2: Starbucks CEO to Retire in March 2005


Defending champion Andy Roddick destroys Guillermo Canas at the US Open.

Tennis: Roddick destroys Canas


Karachi: Sri Lanka #39;s Australian coach John Dyson said his side had started to emulate some of the gritty toughness of world champions Australia and was putting its new attitude to good use against Pakistan.

Coach praises Lankans for Aus-like fightback


The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday approved Cingular Wireless #39; 41-billion-US dollar acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.

US government approves Cingular #39;s acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless


NEW YORK -- Oil prices broke above \$46 yesterday after Russian oil giant Yukos said it would cut some oil shipments to China, the first toll on exports from the company's financial turmoil.

Oil prices up on Yukos woes


TORONTO -- Roy Halladay never liked Corey Koskie -- never liked facing him that is.  quot;I never liked him -- Koskie, Doug Mientkiewicz and Torii Hunter, they always gave me problems, quot; the Toronto Blue Jays #39; former

Jays give Koskie \$17M over three years


Mourners were preparing on Sunday for the first funerals of more than 330 hostages killed in Russia #39;s school hostage siege as a top local official reportedly resigned over the crisis.

Russia mourns siege victims


Former Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison was given the option of paying \$10,000 to get out of jail after spending almost a month locked up for failing to pay child support.

Rison Given Option for Release


The Houston Astros return home for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series tomorrow with ace pitchers Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt ready to go against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cardinals go back-to-back


Best Software launched this week an overhaul of its Act contact management software, adding to the product line a second version with more scalability and advanced functionality.

Best Software overhauls Act


Itsa safe bet that smiles are showing up on Netscape devotees faces as Internet Browser War II broke out this week. They were a forgotten bunch, these loyalists, nursing their aging, once-dominant Netscape

Browser War II: Revenge of Netscape


AFP - British police have raided three properties in the area of the northern city of Manchester under Britain's main anti-terrorism law.

Terrorism Act 2000 see British police search properties for naught (AFP)


AP - For the first time in nearly a month, the Miami Heat failed to win. Ray Allen scored 35 points, Rashard Lewis added 17 points and 13 rebounds and the Seattle SuperSonics snapped the Heat's franchise-record 14-game winning streak Monday night with a 98-96 victory.

SuperSonics Snap Heat's 14-Game Win Streak (AP)


Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Brussels to make a final pitch before next week #39;s EU summit for the 25-nation bloc to set a date for his country to begin membership talks.

Turkish Leader Calls for EU Membership Talks


AFP - Seven men on trial for multiple sex abuse crimes on remote Pitcairn Island should know their fate this week, but if convicted they will not immediately go to gaol.

Pitcairn sex abuse verdicts due this week (AFP)


The wireless company buys a majority stake in Iridigm, developer of a brighter, low-cost alternative to LCD screens.

Qualcomm pays \$170 million for display start-up


Russian gas company, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd, said it has signed a deal to supply Shell Eastern Trading Ltd with LNG over a 20 year period for the North American market, the AFX news agency reported on Thursday.

Shell Eastern Trading Signs Gas Supply Deal with Russias <b>...</b>


Reuters - President Bush condemned Democratic\Sen. John Kerry on Tuesday for

Bush and Kerry on Attack in Swing States (Reuters)


Reuters - U.S. health officials on Tuesday\approved the importation of up to 4 million doses of influenza\vaccine made by GlaxoSmithKline  , bringing the\U.S. total to 65 million vaccines for this flu season.

HHS Buys 'Experimental' Glaxo Flu Vaccine (Reuters)


Devices seen as good entry point to consumer electronics market.

Chip Makers Set Sights on Digital Video Recorders


roundup Plus: Credit union beefs up database security...Computer scientists slam e-voting machines...

Briefly: Ex-HP exec joins StreamServe board


Google Inc #39;s first day as a public company was branded a success by many yesterday. While shares failed to reach the \$135 heights anticipated over recent weeks, the IPO price of \$85 per share was boosted to over \$100 by the end of the day.

Google Closes Over \$100 After IPO


Bee Columnist. Beginning Wednesday, California consumers will be eligible to receive free copies of their credit reports. If you #39;ve never had a copy of your credit report, now is a good time to initiate the action.

Jack Sirard: Free credit report should be read by consumers


TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar edged toward six month lows  against the yen on Friday, reversing a short-lived rally on  news that China had raised interest rates, as attention  returned to worries about the strength of the U.S. economy.

Dollar in Sight of Six-Month Lows Vs Yen


Sun Microsystems Inc. is preparing to launch two systems that will bring its UltraSparc IV processor into the low end of the company #39;s server product line.

Sun adds UltraSparc IV to 4-way, 8-way servers


After losing 14 straight in Miami, the Phils, led by Cory Lidle #39;s stellar pitching, triumphed over the Marlins. By Todd Zolecki.

Phillies #39; Florida futility is finally over


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up toward \$48 a  barrel early on Friday as worries that an early or severe  winter could stress low winter fuel stocks helped staunch the  market's \$8 tumble from record highs.

Oil Prices Edge Up Toward \$48 a Barrel


On Sunday, the day after Ohio State dropped to 0-3 in the Big Ten with a 33-7 loss at Iowa, the Columbus Dispatch ran a single word above its game story on the Buckeyes:  quot;Embarrassing.

Hoosiers have opportunity to prolong Buckeyes #39; woes


Google and Yahoo announced today that they have resolved two contentious issues between the companies.

Google, Yahoo Settle Patent and Share Disputes


Two people were killed and 10 wounded in a bomb blast in northeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, in the latest of a series of attacks that have killed at least 107 people in the country since 2000, police said.

Two Killed, 10 Hurt in Latest Bangladesh Blast


China declared martial law in part of a central province after at least seven people were killed, 42 injured and numerous houses set ablaze in clashes between minority Muslims and Han Chinese, officials said on Monday.

Martial Law in Chinese Town After Riots Kill Seven


ANKARA, Oct 2 (AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that his country #39;s drive to join the European Union will dominate his talks with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder during a brief visit to Berlin.

Turkish PM says Ankara #39;s EU drive to dominate Germany talks


Amazon.com sees third-quarter profits more than triple as sales increase in all its world markets.

Sales and profits boost at Amazon


The giant Diamond synchrotron being built in Oxfordshire in southern England is to receive a further 120m of funding.

Extra cash for 'super-microscope'


Cofounder reflects on company's first ten years at Web 2.0 Conference.

Yahoo's Yang Looks Back on 'Amazing Ride'


There #39;s a busy week in store for those with an interest in both English and Spanish football. With this in mind, the Independent England Fans Group invited me over to London last Thursday to talk at their

Back to the roots


BOSTON - Contentious and confusing federal rules governing overtime pay went into effect Monday, prompting former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich to note that businesses will likely exploit what he calls new loopholes in the regulations.

Democrats criticize new overtime pay rules


AYER -- Registered nurses at Nashoba Valley Medical Center are doing what few of their counterparts anywhere can do: logging on to their computers and bidding on working shifts that have openings.

Software enables nurses to bid for extra shifts


The Chicago Cubs were one strike from a key victory, but wound up with another agonizing defeat that damaged their drive to the playoffs.

Cubs #39; wild-card hopes take a hit


InfoWorld - Hoping to both bolster resources available to its network of business partners as well as expand its number of partners, IBM on Tuesday introduced services and support programs that boost financial support for co-marketing campaigns and grant deeper access to IBM #8217;s sales network to close deals faster.

IBM beefs up ISV programs (InfoWorld)


China has threatened to veto a revised US draft resolution that would consider UN sanctions against Sudans oil industry if Khartoum does not stop atrocities in its Darfur region, diplomats reported on Wednesday.

China threatens to veto UN Darfur draft UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) <b>...</b>


More than 1000 Maoist rebels stormed a district headquarters in Nepal #39;s north-western mountains, bombing government buildings and killing at least one soldier, as they kept up a blockade

One dead, six missing after Maoist attack


Christopher F. Egan met yesterday afternoon with lawyers at the Securities and Exchange Commission in an effort to keep his planned purchase of radio station WBIX-AM on track.

SEC, potential WBIX buyer meet


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Legg Mason Inc. <A HREF=

Legg Mason to Offer 4 Million Shares


Gerry Adams, leader of the Irish Republican Army #39;s (IRA) political ally Sinn Fein, signaled on Sunday that the guerrilla group was ready to give up its arms, but only if a new Northern Ireland peace deal can be struck.

IRA Would Disarm if N.Irish Deal Is Struck - Adams


The CEO of Cingular acknowledged earlier this week that it expects to cut up to 10 percent of its 68,000-person workforce in the next year and a half.

Cingular To Cut Jobs By 10


About 140 US soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan will get a courtside view of the action at a Dallas Mavericks game Saturday night, thanks to season-ticket holders who offered their seats in a show of gratitude.

Wounded GIs get front-row Mavs tickets


OTTAWA - David Dodge said he remained  quot;broadly comfortable quot; with the key economic assumptions underlying the current monetary policy of the Bank of Canada, which forecasts further interest rate cuts are likely over time.

Mixed signals from Dodge on interest rates


AFP - Egypt Air and Gulf Air signed a strategic alliance to boost their cooperation, especially in the Middle East.

Egypt Air and Gulf Air sign strategic alliance (AFP)


LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices remained just below record  highs on Friday amid concern over possible conflict in  Nigeria's oil-producing delta region, where a two-day truce  between rebel militia and government forces is holding.

Oil Holds Above \$49, Eyes Nigeria Truce


OCTOBER 26, 2004 (MACCENTRAL) - Virginia Tech #39;s all-Mac OS X supercomputer at the university #39;s Terascale Computing Facility made headlines last year when it was determined to be the third-fastest supercomputer in the world.

Va. Tech speeds up Mac OS X supercomputer by almost 20


STUTTGART, November 4 (UEFA Cup) - VfB Stuttgart went clear at the top of Group G with a convincing win over Portuguese giants Benfica.

VfB Stuttgart 3-0 Benfica: FT Report


EAGLE, Colo., Sept. 2, 2004 - The dismissal of the sexual assault charge against Kobe Bryant and his subsequent apology to the young woman who brought the case gave all parties a slice of victory.

Win-Win Situation


MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian oil major YUKOS denied on  Wednesday reports it planned to sell its Lithuanian refinery  Mazeikiu Nafta to help cover its huge back tax bill.

YUKOS Denies Plans to Sell Refinery


KABUL: Three US soldiers were killed and 14 wounded in a series of hit-and-run attacks by Taliban militants in one of the worst days for US forces since they arrived here in 2001, the US military said on Wednesday.

Three US soldiers killed in Afghanistan clashes


LONDON (Reuters) - The first vending machines to sell music  downloads are to be introduced in London next month as Britons  continue to turn their backs on traditional methods of buying  singles.

Music Download Vending Machines Set for Britain


AP - Authorities have detained two residents of the southern province of Ingushetia on suspicion of being linked to terrorists who held more than 1,000 people hostage in a school in September, officials said Thursday.

Russia Arrests 2 in Deadly School Seizure (AP)


Zimbabwe police have recommended that one of President Robert Mugabe #39;s ministers should face charges of political violence for leading attacks on rivals in the ruling party, a state-owned newspaper reported on Sunday.

Zimbabwe minister to face violence charges-paper


One of the biggest US accounting firms has disclosed voluntarily a possible violation of conflict-of-interest rules. KPMG, one of the four largest US accounting firms, said

KPMG reveals US critiques of itself


COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Lydell Ross rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown, and No. 9 Ohio State's defenders stymied Cincinnati in a 27-6 win yesterday.Justin Zwick, seeing his first substantial playing time at quarterback for the Buckeyes, threw two interceptions and had four fumbles in a rough outing. He completed 14 of 26 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. ...

Buckeyes' offense earns no style points in victory


Seedings don't matter. At least that's what Wellesley field hockey coach Chris Molonea tried to convey to her players as they faced fourth-seeded Somerset yesterday in Division 1 South tournament action.

Late charge lifts Wellesley


Time Warner has set aside \$500 million in legal reserves to cover the possible outcome of government investigations into America Online #39;s past accounting problems, the media giant said yesterday.

TW profit slips 8


World crude prices rose Thursday after Russian oil company Yukos said a Moscow court #39;s decision to effectively freeze its bank accounts threatened its ability to continue production.

Oil resumes climb amid Yukos concern


Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it expects \$45 million to \$55 million in pre-tax costs for severance pay and other benefits for employees laid off during its planned restructuring.

UPDATE 1-Alaska Air sees \$45 mln-\$55 mln in severance costs


AP - No. 84 was back at practice for the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday.

Vikings Receivers Fill in Well for Moss (AP)


Companies will use strained silicon to boost transistor speed.

AMD, IBM Improve Processor Performance


PITTSBURGH (Sept. 15, 2004) -- Ben Roethlisberger injured his right knee during a passing drill at the Pittsburgh Steelers #39; practice field.

Steelers #39; Roethlisberger injures knee


Lazio president Claudio Lotito is considering legal action against Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini over the way he left the club.

Lazio president chasing 3.5M from Inter Milan coach Mancini


LANDOVER, Md. -- By the time Joe Gibbs finally lost his patience with Mark Brunell, Carson Palmer and the Cincinnati Bengals were already in control of the game.

Palmer passes Bengals to win over Redskins


Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Malaysia has set aside 60 hectares of land off the east coast state of Terengganu to help conserve its dwindling number of endangered sea turtles.

Malaysia sets up sanctuary for sea turtles


Microsoft Corp., world #39;s largest software maker, announced a new licensing policy for dual-core microprocessors from Intel and AMD.

Microsoft sets licensing policy for dual-core chips


Phelps Dodge Corp., one of the world #39;s largest copper producers, said Monday its board approved an \$850 million expansion to triple production at the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, with the company ceding some of its stake in the mine in the process.

Phelps Dodge Plans Mine Expansion


The New York Jets are 4-0 for the second time in their 45-year history, but they know that the road ahead is bound to be more difficult to travel.

Jets remain unbeaten


Reuters - Sudan's two Darfur rebel groups\walked out of peace talks in Nigeria for 24 hours Saturday,\saying they needed to mourn 75 civilians killed by Sudanese\government forces and Arab Janjaweed militia in the last three\days.

Darfur Rebels Boycott Talks for 24 Hours (Reuters)


BAGHDAD, 11 September 2004 - Militants yesterday gave Italy 48 hours to free Muslim women prisoners in Iraq in exchange for two Italian aid workers as the interim Iraqi president promised to do all he could to win the release of the duo.

Captors Give Italy Deadline


Astronomer Fred L. Whipple, 97, who died of an undisclosed ailment Aug. 30 at a hospital near Boston, was a leading sky watcher of the last century.

Fred L. Whipple, 97, Dies; Comet Research Pioneer


ATHENS (Reuters) - The United States men #39;s basketball team could breathe a sigh of relief on Wednesday after its first win but lingering concerns over a lack of outside shooting and team defense have coach Larry Brown scrambling for ...

US Sighs with Relief But Basketball Concerns Linger


Sudanese officials and Darfur rebels arrived in Nigeria on Friday for talks on a political deal to end two years of conflict in the vast desert region which observers say is slipping deeper into chaos.

Darfur talks to seek political deal amid fighting


Lauren and Patrick Vieira are sent off as Arsenal draw against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Football: Nine-man Arsenal draw


Schalk Burger completed a mesmerising season by winning the International Rugby Board (IRB #39;s) Player of the Year in London #39;s Royal Lancaster Hotel last night.

Burger named IRB player of the year


ATTLEBORO -- An unrelenting Mansfield defense forced four turnovers as the Hornets won the 2004 season's only scheduled matchup between defending Super Bowl winners, defeating Bishop Feehan, 17-7. Mansfield, last year's Division 3 champion, intercepted three passes and forced a key fumble on a Feehan punt return in the fourth quarter, leading to a game-clinching field goal.

Defense holds for Mansfield


Brokerage Charles Schwab  amp; Co. has agreed to pay a \$350,000 civil fine to settle federal regulators #39; allegations that it illegally allowed certain customers to change mutual fund trade orders after the market #39;s close.

Schwab Paying \$350,000 Fine in Settlement


SINGAPORE : Singapore shares prices closed 0.21 percent higher Wednesday, with investors cautious as record high oil prices prompted a round of quick profit-taking on any gains, dealers said.

Singapore prices close 0.21 percent higher in cautious trading


A rare fossil from the age of the dinosaurs is shedding light on when the modern crocodile first evolved a skull strong enough to keep hold of its prey during the dismembering  #39;death roll #39;.

Jurassic croc had a deathly bite


America Online should be subject to lawsuits by Homestore.com shareholders who are seeking to prove that AOL engaged in sham deals that helped Homestore improperly report higher revenue, lawyers at the Securities and Exchange Commission argued.

SEC Asks Appeals Court To Reinstate AOL Lawsuit


Online superstore Amazon.com (Quote, Chart) has expanded its Web Services platform for developers, adding a new service for access to the Alexa database and increased access to the Amazon E-Commerce Service 4.0.

Amazon Web Services Adds Alexa Data


AP - Scientists say changes in the earth's climate from human influences are occurring particularly intensely in the Arctic region, evidenced by widespread melting of glaciers, thinning sea ice and rising permafrost temperatures.

Scientists Find Arctic Warming Quickly (AP)


MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Rasheed Marshall threw two touchdown passes to Chris Henry to lead No. 6 West Virginia to a 45-10 victory over Division 1-AA James Madison yesterday.

Marshall law applies in win


The leader of the CBI has launched his strongest attack on the unions to date, claiming they are becoming

CBI boss blasts 'outdated' unions


A foreign airline has been given permission by the federal government to carry electronic Taser stun guns on some of its flights in the United States to protect against hijackings or other attacks.

Tasers OK #39;d for Korean airline


Stocks enjoyed a late-day rally yesterday, finishing higher despite a new record price for oil and gloomy third-quarter outlooks from several companies.

Stocks shake off oil-cost worries to rally


Silvio Baldinis adventure at Parma is over as on Monday morning the Ducali announced his sacking. This was partly due to their latest defeat at Livorno which leaves the Gialloblu firmly anchored in the last places of Serie A.

Parma Sack Baldini


Two US citizens have been detained and accused of trying to smuggle 50 Mexican nationals into Los Angeles in California aboard a rented yacht, authorities said Wednesday.

Two Californians accused of trying to smuggle 50 immigrants by <b>...</b>


Reuters - Britain charged eight men on Tuesday\with conspiracy to murder and other terrorism charges, some\relating to plans for U.S. buildings such as the New York Stock\Exchange that were the subject of terrorism alerts this month.

Britain Charges Suspects in U.S.-Linked Terror Case (Reuters)


Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, back in Tokyo after an 11-day diplomatic mission to the Americas, hunkered down with senior ruling party officials on Friday to focus on a major reshuffle of cabinet and top party posts.

Koizumi keeps Japan guessing on cabinet reshuffle


China's consumer price index crept up by 0.9 percent in July compared with a year earlier, ending 68 consecutive months of decline.

Inflation Inches Way Back Into Hong Kong's Economy


NewsFactor - Home computer users who think that they are well protected from malevolent acts should think again. The vast majority of home computers operate at risk of intrusion by invasive code, according to the results of a study conducted by America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance.

Home Computer Users Highly Vulnerable (NewsFactor)


AP - Jermaine Dye hit a tying two-run single in the sixth and Adam Melhuse followed with a go-ahead single, leading the Oakland Athletics over former teammate Miguel Tejada and the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Monday night.

Athletics Edge Orioles 4-3 (AP)


Getting Into Google Book Search - Google Print\\Google Print, Google Print, Argh Argh Argh! Since I got back from Web Search University I have been buried in sites and resources to review. I despair of catching up. And they keep piling on, as evidenced by the launch of Google Print. ...


Prince Harry, younger son of the Prince of Wales, has passed his entrance exam to Sandhurst and is looking forward to joining the Army.

Prince Harry passes Army entrance test


The squat little mainstay of the airline industry will become a fierce weapon for the Navy. The plane's new mission: to patrol the seas for submarines, then blow them to smithereens with bombs and missiles. Chris Genna reports from Seattle.

Boeing Converts 737 Into Bomber


A decade after it acquired Blockbuster, Viacom Inc. yesterday took a key step toward unloading the struggling 19-year-old video rental chain and giving it long-expected independence early next month.

Viacom to offer shares at a discount


ZURICH (CP) - Canadian veteran Charmaine Hooper is one of 21 women on a short list for FIFA #39;s women #39;s World Player of the Year award, the world governing body of soccer announced Tuesday.

Canadian Charmaine Hooper nominated for FIFA World Player of the <b>...</b>


Point guard Dez Willingham won #39;t be back for his sophomore season at Kansas State, coach Jim Wooldridge said Monday. Willingham, who started 11 games last season, was not around for the start of classes last Wednesday.

K-State guard Willingham won #39;t be back


He thrilled us with his on screen adventures as the Captain of the space ship USS Enterprise for decades, and now William Shatner has signed up for real life space travel, he has committed a whopping 200,000 dollars to business tycoon Richard Branson, to

Captain Kirk signs up for real life space travel


The Association of Flight Attendants said its union leaders unanimously authorized a strike vote on Tuesday that will begin immediately at bankrupt US carriers, including United Airlines and US Airways.

US Flight Attendants Union To Begin Strike Vote


Reuters - U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply\in August, breaking four straight months of gains, as a\slowdown in job creation and rising oil prices weighed on\sentiment.

US Consumer Confidence Tumbles in August (Reuters)


New software at Hewlett-Packard Co. was supposed to get orders in and out the door faster at the computer giant. Instead, a botched deployment cut into earnings in a big way in August and executives got fired.

Software Disasters Often People Problems


CAIRO (Reuters) - OPEC oil producers said Thursday that  Friday's ministerial meeting would rein in oversupply to  bolster falling prices and that the cartel would have to reduce  output quotas early next year.

OPEC Warns Oil Supply Cuts Needed for '05


WASHINGTON - The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits rose last week, mostly reflecting the impact of hurricanes that recently ripped through Florida.    The Labor Department reported Thursday that new applications for unemployment insurance went up by a seasonally adjusted 14,000 to 350,000 for the week ending Sept...

Hurricanes Lead to Spike in Jobless Claims


Source says the investment bank is in talks to buy GLG Partners, estimated to be worth \$1.5B. LONDON (Reuters) - Investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

Lehman eyes UK hedge fund


MSN Improves Search with Rosette Linguistic Analysis\\Found by way of a WebmasterWorld featured post, an article named Basis Technology Enhances Multilingual Search in MSN Search Engine. An other, more detailed article on this can be found at Yahoo! News, which is basically a copy of the offical press release.\\The Rosette ...


LOS ANGELES -- He is like that guy who worked in your office once, the shy tech-geek, the temp down in  IT, who typed Ctrl-Alt-Delete on the keypad when your hard drive seized up. Until very recently, that guy was Kerry Conran.

The Cyberspace Moviemaker


Arsene Wenger has claimed that some of Arsenal #39;s overseas players could have used performance-enhancing drugs before they joined the club.

Arsenal players used EPO, says Wenger


United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has condemned raids by government aircraft on rebel-held Ivory Coast as a  quot;major violation quot; of the ceasefire.

UN condemns Ivory Coast bombing


HALIFAX (CP) - A more powerful American navy tug took over the towing of a disabled Canadian submarine Saturday, moving up its expected arrival in Scotland to late Sunday.

More powerful American tug takes over towing of stricken Canadian <b>...</b>


BEIJING Japanese negotiators expressed  quot;serious concern quot; Sunday about North Korea #39;s missile program, a Japanese diplomat said.

Japan  #39;concerned #39; on Korea missiles


The Chinese online human resources provider 51job Inc made its debut on the NASDAQ stock market in New York with an initial offering (IPO) price of US\$14 per share yesterday, China Daily reported Thursday.

51job Inc listed on NASDAQ


NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Some colleges are fretting the release of Microsoft #39;s upgrade to its XP operating system -- whose release coincides with the opening of campuses around the country -- saying that multiple downloads of the patch could significantly

Microsoft #39;s  #39;patch #39; of worry


Heat generated by notebook use may harm reproductive health, study says.

Researcher Warns Male Laptop Users of Infertility Risk


After going three years without a road victory, the Lions made it two in a row Sunday with a 17-10 victory over Vick and the previously unbeaten Atlanta Falcons.

Lions improve to 2-0 on the road


The White Sox are sending for pitching help, only the call isn #39;t going out to replace Jon Garland in the rotation -- not yet, anyway.

Garland, Sox can #39;t tame Tigers


Java engineer Karen Tegan-Padir resigns to head up Red Hat's bid to get the open-source operating system on desktop systems.

Red Hat drafts Sun exec for desktop Linux push


Reuters - Wall Street was set to open slightly\firmer on Thursday, recovering some lost ground after\Wednesday's sell-off, but lofty crude prices and worry about\profit warnings will cap investor enthusiasm.

Wall Street Start Seen Steady (Reuters)


ATLANTA -- Jaret Wright couldn #39;t get much lower: Waived by a last-place team, he stood outside Houston #39;s Minute Maid Park with his luggage stacked beside him, waiting for a cab to the airport.

Braves #39; Wright bounces back


Consumers in 13 Western states will be able to grab free online copies of their credit reports starting Wednesday, as a new federal law is phased in.

Free online credit reports begin Wednesday


typically e-mailed as enticements to bogus sites that endanger users #39; systems and expose their personal information -- is limited in scope

Phishing Attacks May No Longer Require Lure


WorldPay, the Royal Bank of Scotland's internet payment transaction outfit, is continuing to fight a sustained internet attack which has left its services largely unavailable for a third successive day.\

News: WorldPay struggles under DDoS attack (again)


The US Supreme Court wrestled yesterday with a question of interest to millions of Americans mired in debt -- whether tax-deferred Individual

Are IRAs safe from creditors in bankruptcies?


Cross-border investment is rebounding after three lean years as companies take advantage of higher profits and a strong global economy to snap up foreign rivals, the United Nations said yesterday.

Foreign buyers are back


Jenson Button has said that he will abide by the ruling handed down by the Contract Recognition Board - despite it saying that he must remain at BAR for at least another season.

Button vows to stand by decision.


BOISE, Idaho -- Jared Zabransky threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 23 Boise State past Southern Methodist, 38-20, last night, extending the longest winning streak in the nation to 16 games.

Boise State streaks on


The first two days at the CTIA Wireless IT  amp; Entertainment Show in San Francisco this week resonated with exciting industry announcements that some attendees say hasnt been seen in previous years.

CTIA Buzzers


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko was named the Ballon d #39;Or (Golden Ball) award winner on Monday as European soccer player of the year.

Ukrainian Andriy Shevchenko wins Golden Ball award


Nortel scores its first major wireless deal with an Indian service provider.

Nortel wins Indian wireless contract


TOKYO - There are conflicting reports about whether a Japanese man taken hostage in Iraq last week has been killed by his captors.

Japanese hostage in Iraq reportedly killed


The conclusive discovery by a pair of wheeled robots that Mars once had vast pools of water and possibly could have harbored life was chosen by the editors of

Water and robots on Mars chosen as tops in 2004 by  #39;Science #39;


AP - Roger Clemens won for the first time in almost a month  #151; the 323rd victory of his career  #151; and Carlos Beltran hit a three-run homer to lead the Houston Astros over the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 Monday night.

Clemens Gets 323rd Victory As Astros Win (AP)


AP - A Sydney man was imprisoned for more than five years Monday for duping people into sending him millions of dollars in a global Internet ruse known as the Nigerian scam.

Australian Imprisoned for Online Scam (AP)


SEATTLE (AP) -- RealNetworks Inc. (RNWK) is ending a temporary promotion that slashed the price of its downloadable songs to 49 cents, but bargain hunters will still be able to find some deals at its online music store...

RealNetworks Ends Cheap Song Download Promotion


For 3 quarters Wednesday night, the Knicks barely guarded anyone and after tightening that screw, they couldn #39;t make a shot with the game in the balance.

Flaws prove too much for Knicks


AP - Judge Dick Ambrose wants his name to stand out on the November ballot like an orange Cleveland Browns helmet in a sea of Steelers black and gold.

Judge Recalls Football Glory in Campaign (AP)


A new report from Congress #39; research arm about  quot;offshoring quot; sheds little light about the controversial practice of sending services work abroad.

Study: Government data limited on offshoring


Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith will miss the next four games for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy. Smith was notified by the league Tuesday that he will

Onterrio Smith to begin 4-game suspension


No chance, Dad. The best amateur boxers know just how to move and exactly when to pounce -- and three Americans who failed to match that style are out of the Olympics.

Two more Americans fail to master Olympic boxing style


sets up a panel to investigate charges of genocide in the west of Africa #39;s largest country. A Sudanese intelligence official said the government was arming tribes to counter a perceived new rebel threat in the east.

Sudan peace talks resume for south


Oil prices extended their bounce from three-week lows on Monday, climbing back above \$52 amid jitters over thin global winter fuel stocks and this week #39;s presidential election.

Oil Extends Jump Above \$52, Eyes Vote


When this college basketball season began, it was difficult to really know what to make of the University of Washington. Lorenzo Romar #39;s team did return five starters from last season.

Washington freezes out competition in Alaska


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Grocery retail chain Whole Foods  Market Inc. <A HREF=

Whole Foods Quarterly Profit Rises 27 Pct


I was dying to ask. How on earth do you survive 13 full years playing for, arguably, the most demanding manager this country has ever seen?

#39;The gaffer has mellowed but his desire to win is still there #39;


KARACHI - Tiring of the carrot and stick approach, and with US presidential elections only a few months away, the US has taken an aggressive role in Pakistan in the hunt for  quot;big-name quot; al-Qaeda figures.

Pakistan serves the US heads, not tales


The European Commission has proposed strict limitations on the opt-out clause from the so-called Working Time Directive, which would give workers in the European Union the right to refuse to work more than 48 hours per week.

Criticism over new proposal on working hours


An injured Iraqi kid was sent to the hospital in Fallujah, Sept. 17, 2004. US aircraft launched airstrikes Friday on targets near the restive city of Fallujah, west of Baghdad, killing at least 30 people and injuring 40 others.

30 killed, 40 wounded in US airstrikes in Fallujah


Reuters - Frank Quattrone, a former star\investment banker who once earned  #36;120 million in a year, will\be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal\investigation into some of the most popular stock offerings of\the 1990s.

Former Banker Quattrone Faces Sentencing (Reuters)


Asian stocks fell as a fourth weekly gain in oil prices increased concern that record fuel costs will stifle consumer spending. Sony Corp.

Asian Stocks Fall as Oil Heads for 4th Weekly Gain; Sony Drops


Hitachi Global Storage Technologies was founded in 2003 as a result of the strategic combination of Hitachis and IBMs storage technology businesses.

Notebooks Store More: Hitachi Releases 100-Gigabyte Notebook Hard <b>...</b>


Palestinian guerrillas blew up an Israeli army base at the Gaza-Egypt crossing Sunday by sneaking more than a tonne of explosives through a tunnel, killing four Israeli soldiers and wounding at least 10.

Explosion rips Israeli base at Gaza-Egypt crossing; 4 Israeli <b>...</b>


Phishers spoofed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation #39;s (FDIC) Web site again Thursday and using bogus e-mails, tried to entice consumers to sign up for non-existent service that tracks

Phishers Fake FDIC Web Site


TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar hit eight-month lows against  the euro and six-month troughs versus the yen on Monday on  continued worries about the U.S. economy and the yawning trade  deficit, and traders say it could fall even further.   Dealers  said the dollar's outlook against the Japanese currency had  worsened because it dropped below the closely watched 107 yen  level -- the lower end of the five-yen range in which it had  moved for the past five months.

Dollar Hits Multi-Month Lows Vs Euro, Yen


Reuters - Dropshop, a Munich-based start-up that\auctions products on the Internet for those too lazy or\perplexed to do it themselves, has raised 9 million euros\( #36;10.9 million) from investors including Benchmark Capital and\Index Ventures.

Web Auctions Start-Up Nets Funding for Expansion (Reuters)


US blue chips hovered near the unchanged mark on Monday as a disappointing sales forecast from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world #39;s biggest retailer, offset the effect of easing oil prices.

US blue chips flat as Wal-Mart forecast weighs


Hong Kong #39;s top share index hit a seven-month high on Monday, with both blue chips and China stocks gaining ground as markets rallied throughout the region.

HK stocks end at 7-month high


HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban President Fidel Castro tripped and  shattered a kneecap in a tumble captured on live television  that raised new questions about the political future of the  communist-run country he has led for 45 years.

Castro Breaks Knee in Dramatic Public Fall