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Dortmund, 22:10 - CALCIO, BRASILE-TURCHIA 0-0 IN AMICHEVOLE	Il Brasile ha pareggiato 0-0 contro la Turchia in un'amichevole giocata a Dortmund. (Nic. Api)</i...
Bouncers fly as Fletcher talks a good game	If England's bowlers summon up as many bouncers in tomorrow's Champions Trophy final as did their coach Duncan Fletcher yesterday, then Brian Lara can expect another torrid time.
New US Study Faults Automakers for Whiplash	Automakers are failing to equip most car models sold in the United States with seats and head restraints that provide good protection against neck injuries in rear-end crashes, according to a new insurance industry study.
China: Zhong Wen Elected Hainan Advisory Body Chairman	Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency) ["Zhong Wen Elected Chairman of CPPCC's Hainan Provincial Committee" - Xinhua headline] Haikou, Feb.
Two sailors shot dead in Bahrain	Two female American sailors were shot dead and a male sailor was critically wounded at the U.S. navy base in Bahrain on Monday in events the navy said were not linked to terrorism.
Analysts See Post-Stern Ripple Effect	Howard Stern will leave a very different company than the Infinity Broadcasting he first joined in 1985.
Erba, tre piste per la strage Raid, conoscenti killer o un pazzo	Il fratello di Raffaella: convocato dagli inquirenti per ricostruire i rapporti di amicizia con lei, ma da tre anni non ci salutavamo Erba, tre piste per la strage Raid, conoscenti killer o un pazzo di SARA BRACCHETTI e EMILIO RANDACIO
MS eScience group offers database advice to scientists	InfoWorld - Microsoft Research's eScience group is helping scientific researchers use database and online sharing tools in ways they might not have imagined, and sharing those experiences with Microsoft product groups that can tweak their software for easier use by the scientific community.
LexisNexis hacker jailed and fined	Celebrity snoop caged A Massachusetts hacker who pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit computer fraud and identity theft has been jailed for a year.â¦
Federer Moves on, but Isner Has His Moment	John Isner won the first set against the best player in the world on the biggest stage at the U.S. Open. But his moment in the sun soon evaporated.
Ue: vertice, prudenza su Kosovo	Prodi: decisione politica per invio missione europea
Thatcher family flees the furore	THE wife and children of Mark Thatcher fled South Africa yesterday to escape the furore that has erupted since the British businessman's arrest last week for allegedly financing a botched coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea.
No. 7 Pitt fends off Villanova	Levance Fields scored 20 points and Aaron Gray had 14 points and 10 rebounds, leading No. 7 Pittsburgh over Villanova, 65-59, last night in Philadelphia.
DIY developers to make Xbox games	Microsoft officially launches a set of tools that it hopes will become a kind of YouTube for videogames.
Pepsi Bottling Profit Up, Hikes Outlook	Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. (PBG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest bottler of Pepsi drinks, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose on volume growth in the United States and Europe
Yukos sale expected today	The sale by auction of the main production arm of Russian oil company Yukos is scheduled to take place today. Yukos's troubles began when its founder and key shareholder, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, broke an unwritten
Rebels warn Abuja talks may collapse if attacks continue	Sudanese rebel leaders attending African Union peace talks here warned Sunday, during a 24-hour boycott of negotiations, that the conference could collapse because of alleged government attacks in Darfur.
VW to make new Audi model in Brussels, saving jobs	German car maker Volkswagen has said that it would make its new Audi A1 model exclusively in Brussels from 2009, possibly saving 3,000 jobs at its plant in the city threatened by mass lay-offs.
Report: HIV Spreading Faster Among Women	The epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus infection is growing more rapidly in women than in men in almost every part of the world, according to a new report.
Ivory Coast Warplanes Bomb Rebel City	Ivory Coast warplanes bombed the largest city of the rebel-held north in wave after wave of attacks Thursday, breaking a more than year-old cease-fire in the civil
Colts fans celebrate Super Bowl win	For long-suffering Indianapolis Colts fans, it's not just their beloved team that's made the big time it's their hometown, too.
Bulgarian Whizz-Kid to Join UK Club	Sports: 8 September 2004, Wednesday. UK football club Southampton is interested in the Bulgarian whizz-kid Dimitar Iliev, Sky Sport reported citing Bulgarian sources.
Steve voted The X Factor winner	Steve Brookstein beats vocal group G4 to win a Â£1m recording contract on ITV's The X Factor.
Syria Has No Plan to Pull Troops from Lebanon -- UN	Syria has failed to meet a UN Security Council demand that it pull its troops out of Lebanon and has given no timetable for when it would do so, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Friday.
EU leaders face long day of treaty wrangling	European Union leaders were to resume debate Friday on a package of sorely-needed reforms after failing to bridge major differences overnight, with Britain and Poland notably resisting an agreement.
'Slaves' rescued from China firm	Thirty-one workers are rescued from a brickworks in China, where they were held as virtual slaves.
Class assistants 'used as cover'	Classroom assistants are increasingly being asked to cover for teachers who are absent, union leaders claim.
Papa: sospese le prossime udienze	Continua l'evoluzione della sindrome influenzale
He's Albert the great	The chants follow Albert Pujols every time he steps into the batter's box at Busch Stadium, where he is the most beloved member of a Cardinals team that is feverishly adored by its fans.
Daewoo Electronics wins 200 million dollar contract in UAE	South Korea's Daewoo Electronics has said it has won a 200 million dollar contract to build an electronics manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates.
I Got a Real Estate Jones	So, you think the Sears/Kmart deal is about two struggling retailers thinking they'll have a better operational chance together rather than apart?
Busta Rhymes considers judge's plea deal	Busta Rhymes rejected a prosecutor's offer of six months in jail on two assault charges Tuesday but is considering a judge's deal that would let him plead guilty to misdemeanor assault and remain free.
Britain wants G8 to reduce debt of tsunami-hit countries	Britain, which holds the presidency of the G8 bloc of leading industrialized nations, wants to reach agreement by mid-January on reducing the debt of the countries hit by the tsunami in Asia, the Financial ...
Google extends newspaper print-ads service	(InfoWorld) - Google has expanded its Print Ads so that anyone subscribing to its AdWords program can purchase print advertising from a growing network of newspapers. Google Print Ads, which began with 50 newspapers in November 2006, now has more than 225 newspapers with print advertising available for agencies and advertisers. Now, any U.S.-based advertiser with a Google AdWords account can purchase print advertising for any of these entities, which include newspapers from publishers such as W.W. Scripps, Freedom Communications, Hearst Newspapers, GateHouse Media, Gannett, MediaNews Group, The New York Times, The Seattle Times Company, and the Washington Post, among others. For publishers, Google's print program complements existing sales efforts by providing access to new advertisers and a tool to fill inventory on a timetable, said company representative Deanna Yick. For marketers, Google Print Ads simplifies the selection, scheduling, and delivery of newspaper advertising, and offers advanced targeting tools, transaction processing, and print-campaign reporting, she said. Google also Wednesday said it has renewed its agreement with the Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive to deliver search results, search, and contextually targeted advertising to Washingtonpost.com readers. More information about Google Print Ads can be found on Google's Web site. Both Google and rival Yahoo have deals with a network of newspaper companies to sell print advertising through their respective Web-based search advertising services. Yahoo formed its newspaper consortium beginning with 150 newspapers around the same time that Google started its Print Ads program. In April, Yahoo said it had 264 newspapers in its consortium, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the Miami Herald, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Houston Chronicle. On a conference call reporting quarterly financial results Tuesday, Yahoo president Susan Decker said the newspaper consortium is a core area of focus for the company as it tries to grow revenue afterÂ top executive changes, poor financial results, and criticism from investors.
Tall girls on oestrogen run short on fertility	Tall girls who were given oestrogen to restrict their growth had more risk of fertility problems later in life, an Australian study has found.
EU to start conditional entry talks with Turkey	The European Union's executive commission is expected to recommend on Wednesday that Turkey begin entry talks for membership in the bloc, but with stringent and long-term conditions attached.
Medical pot case in court	Washington -- Two ailing Northern California women took their plea for legally tolerated medical marijuana to the US Supreme Court on Monday and ran into skeptical questioning from both wings of the court.
Health Tip: If Your Child Goes to the Hospital	(HealthDay News) - It can be a frightening experience for anyone to go to the hospital, particularly for a young child.
Used car dealer menaces air traffic	Dodgy phone chat entertains pilots An Ulster used car dealer has had his dodgy cordless phone confiscated after airline pilots were entertained by "Arthur Daley-style banter about makes and prices of used cars", The Daily Mirror reports.â¦
Haas takes control in Atlanta	A month from turning 51, Haas finished strong Friday in Atlanta in the Tour Championship by saving par on the 17th from 60 feet away in a bunker, then making a 12-foot birdie putt for a 4-under 66 and a two-shot lead over Stephen Ames.
Amburgo, 14:32 - CALCIO, SCHALKE: ARRIVANO I RUSSI, PIOGGIA DI EURO	I miliardari russi si prendono lo Schalke 04. Secondo la 'Bild', il club di Gelsenkirchen sta per pa...
Litvinenko inquiry 'nearing end'	The UK envoy in Russia says the probe into the poisoning of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko should end within weeks.
Disponibile la nuova versione di Photoshop Elements	Nasce da una costola di Photoshop, si chiama Photoshop Elements ed Ã¨ arrivato alla versione 3.0. Disponibile da oggi sul sito Adobe. Si chiama Photoshop Elements 3.0, ed Ã¨ la nuova versione del programma
Anwar to leave for Germany to seek medical treatment	Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be leave for Germany for treatment of his spinal condition at 11.50pm Saturday.
TV host 'followed safety rules'	Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond followed safety procedures before his crash, organiser say.
Industria: prezzi produzione +0,3%	A ottobre, su base annua l'aumento e' del 4,9%
Quake rattles northern Italy	A strong earthquake measuring about 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked northern Italy from the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic seas on early on Thursday, causing panic and some damage.
No Concession by Indonesia's Megawati, Count Near End	Megawati Sukarnoputri declined on Thursday to concede defeat in Indonesia's first direct presidential election, although with most votes counted, she is too far behind to catch up with her former security minister.
Colts 31, Vikings 28	Manning threw four touchdown passes and Vanderjagt kicked a 35-yard field goal with two seconds left to give the Colts a 31-to-28 win over Minnesota.
Florida, Georgia sneaks up	Shortly after Ron Zook learned he had no future at the University of Florida, speculation started swirling that Steve Spurrier and the Gators might return to the past, forming a union to lead the team into the future.
Palazzo Cinema per 150 anni Italia	Rutelli soddisfatto per come procede realizzazione
Bird flu kills 23 tigers	THE bird flu epidemic, which has killed 31 people in SouthEast Asia this year, killed 23 tigers at a zoo in eastern Thailand, a government official said yesterday.
Piper Jaffray disputes report of weak iTunes sales	Digital music sales surged at Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes service over the first nine months of 2006, Piper Jaffray said on Wednesday, contradicting a report that sales collapsed in the first half.
2 Palestinian militants killed in Israeli raid on Gaza	Two Palestinian militants were killed and eight people wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza City Monday evening, Palestinian security and medical sources said.
Ichiro Ignites 6-Run Rally with Record-Breaking Hit	Ichiro Suzuki broke George Sisler's 84-year-old major league record for hits in a single season with a pair of early singles as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-3.
Empoli, 17:25 - CALCIO, EMPOLI; MALESANI: A TORINO CON VOGLIA DI FARE IMPRESA	Alberto Malesani carica l'Empoli alla vigilia del ritorno degli ottavi di finale di Coppa Italia con...
EUROPA/ROMANIA - Le iniziative ecumeniche dei Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata nel cammino di preparazione verso la III Assemblea Ecumenica Europea	EUROPA/ROMANIA - Le iniziative ecumeniche dei Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata nel cammino di preparazione verso la III Assemblea Ecumenica Europea Bucarest (Agenzia Fides) - A Sibiu, nella cittÃ rumena della Transilvania consacrata Capitale Europea della Cultura 2007, dal 4 al 9 settembre 2007 si svolgerÃ la III Assemblea Ecumenica Europea (EEA3). Questo evento ecclesiale, intrecciandosi con qu...
Revolution veterans left open	The Revolution will expose some of their most experienced and respected players to the Major League Soccer expansion draft, scheduled for Friday to stock new teams in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.
Sprint, Nextel ringing up $35B US wireless merger	NEW YORK - Sprint Corp. is buying Nextel Communications Inc. in a $35-billion US deal that will create the third-largest wireless phone company in the US.
Bangladeshi opposition carries out strike	Bangladeshi businesses, schools, and shops were closed Saturday as the second general strike within a week took place, the BBC reported.
U.N. human rights expert faults Israel	An independent report commissioned by the United Nations compares Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip to apartheid in South Africa charges that have drawn angry rebukes from Israel.
Italiano lingua ufficiale,e'scontro	Pdl costituzionale bipartisan, Violante chiede rinvio
Japanese court to punish cult guru's lawyers	A Japanese court has taken the rare step of demanding punishment for lawyers of the doomsday cult guru behind the 1995 subway attack, blaming them for delays in the emotionally charged trial.
Bad strategy brings down 'Alexander'	'Snakes are like people," says the seductive villainess, caressing an especially slithery example. "You can love them, nurture them ... but they will turn on you in an instant. Don't trust anyone.".
The Caucus Blog: Fox Bars Use of Video by Campaigns	The notices were sent out after the network was criticized for singling out John McCain.
Barghouti galvanises battle to win Palestinian election	A serious battle to win over the Palestinian public was finally under way yesterday as the entry of a second major candidate galvanised the contest to succeed Yasser Arafat
Lieberman says strike on Iran is an option	WASHINGTON -- Senator Joseph I. Lieberman said yesterday that the United States should consider a military strike against Iran because of Tehran's alleged involvement in Iraq.
Reporter holds firm in CIA leak case	A US reporter who faces jail for refusing to testify on the exposure of a CIA officer says she is still reluctant to disclose her source.
Milano: passante stuprato al parco	La violenza il 29 settembre al Lambro,arrestati due egiziani
Oscar Night Starting to Seem Like Another Super Bowl	Marketers will spend an estimated $1.6 million for a 30-second spot during the program, and many are planning to run ads previously unseen by consumers.
S. Korea Collaboration With Japan Reviewed	Recorded screams echo through the basement of Seodaemun prison, where bloodied mannequins portray the "patriotic fighters" Koreans tortured for resisting Japan's 35-year colonial rule.
Govt postpones fuel price hike	A hike in petrol, diesel and cooking gas prices was postponed yet again by the government today. The decision was taken after pressure from the Left, which wanted the price hike to be put off till after the
Paramilitary killer disrupts N.Irish self-rule talks	One of Northern Ireland's most notorious paramilitary killers forced the evacuation of its parliament building on Friday after throwing a package he said was a bomb near where politicians were discussing self-rule.
F1: Hamilton shocked by success	Lewis Hamilton admits he is stunned by his brilliant start in Formula One after victory at the US Grand Prix.
Hands off our bank data, Europe tells US	Secret subpoenas threaten stability - EC Exclusive The European Commission is set to call for an immediate halt on the illegal transfer of financial information to the United States Treasury.â¦
Front Row : Bad Taste Is Their Kryptonite	Unlikely superheroes will be introduced Thursday at a comic book convention at the Javits Convention Center in New York.
EU hopes for new pact with U.S. on passenger data	The European Union hopes to reach an agreement with the United States on a new pact on sharing of airline passenger data next Friday, the European Commission said on Sunday.
Axley, Points share Texas Open lead	Eric Axley shot a bogey-free 7-under 63 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead with D.A. Points in the Texas Open.
'Alexander,' 'Kranks' Join Holiday Parade	LOS ANGELES - "Alexander," Oliver Stone's ode to a Grecian warrior, rides into battle Wednesday, when the R-rated epic about the young conqueror will face a phalanx of films with broad family appeal, including the Thanksgiving holiday weekend's other newcomer, the Tim Allen comedy "Christmas With the Kranks."
Bulk of Masters field set by final rank	At a time when mail boxes are stuffed with holiday cards, bills and the usual batch of junk mail, 17 players might want to be very careful about throwing away unopened letters the next few weeks.
U2 holds surprise concert Mon. night in NYC	(New York-AP) Nov. 23, 2004 - The band U2 held a surprise mini-concert Monday night in New York under the lights at a waterfront park beneath the Brooklyn Bridge.
20 dead in Russian hostel blaze	AT LEAST 20 people had died in a fire which engulfed a hostel in a remote Siberian town, news agencies reported today. Rescuers have found 20 bodies in the charred remains of the hostel in Kyzyl, ITAR-TASS reported.
Bomb scare forces Israeli fighters to intercept aircraft	Israeli fighter jets forced a passenger plane bound for Tel Aviv to land in Cyprus yesterday in the sixth such bomb scare to hit flights over Europe in the past week.
Can't Remember the Movie? Look for an Oscar-Season Ad	The Academy Awards are four months away, but studios are already placing ads positioning their films. The ads are expected to herald a wide-open and expensive Oscar season.
Fall in UK's unemployment total	Jobless numbers drop by 16,000 between May and July, according to official figures.
Schwarzenegger nixes California RFID measure	California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed legislation that would have required basic protections against the abuse of RFID data, saying the measure was "premature."
Paedophile ring smashed by police	More than 30 children are rescued from possible abuse after police smash an international paedophile ring.
Hollywood lawsuits to target illegal file sharing	The trade group that represents Hollywood's major motion picture studios is expected to announce Thursday that it intends to file as many as 230 lawsuits in coming weeks against individuals
Alcatel-Lucent Posts Loss, but Revenue Climbs 18%	Alcatel-Lucent finished its first full year as a merged company with a net loss of 3.52 billion euros and sales of 17.79 billion euros, a 2.5 percent drop.
2 US soldiers killed, another wounded in Afghanistan	Two US soldiers were killed and a third wounded Wednesday by a homemade bomb in central Afghanistan's Uruzgan province, the US military was quoted by media reports assaying.
Shuttle Endeavour on launchpad after 5 year break	The newly overhauled space shuttle Endeavour was rolled out to a seaside launch pad in Florida on Wednesday to be prepared for its first mission in nearly five years.
Festive Scrooge role for Carrey	Actor Jim Carrey will appear as Ebenezer Scrooge when director Robert Zemeckis remakes A Christmas Carol.
Jordanian king in Poland for Iraq, trade talks	He met with Poland's President Aleksander Kwasniewski late Wednesday after a round-table with Polish businessmen and was later to hold talks with Prime Minister Marek Belka.
Himesh takes on Rahman	The Bollywood Music Awards see Aap Kaa Surroor and Guru compete in the major categories.
Whatâs Offline: In Favor of Disruption	Spotting the next disruptive technology, understanding the future and expecting less from insurance.
Omar escapes bid on life, one killed	Srinagar, October 24: National Conference president Omar Abdullah on Sunday escaped an attempt on his life when militants triggered a powerful blast as he reached a graveyard in Anantnag district to attend a ceremony for slain party leader.
Powers of Persuasion	Mark Lanier has a gift for quickly expressing the essence of things. So when it comes to taking on the big guys, Lanier Law Firm relies on a partner that is equally persuasive the Mac.
Golden day for Spain, Brazil	Spain's Iker Martinez and Xavier Fernandez won the Olympic Games 49er yachting gold medal on Thursday, with the silver going to Ukraine and the bronze to Britain.
Karzai appears headed to overwhelming win	KABUL -- Early results showed interim leader Hamid Karzai far ahead of his chief rivals yesterday in Afghanistan's first democratic presidential election after 25 years of war.
Microsoft Issues Flurry of Fixes on Busy Patch Day	Updated: A "cumulative security update" plugs eight holes in the Internet Explorer browser, while other patches address "critical" vulnerabilities in the Windows shell, in SMTP and elsewhere.

Dortmund, 22:10 - CALCIO, BRASILE-TURCHIA 0-0 IN AMICHEVOLE

Il Brasile ha pareggiato 0-0 contro la Turchia in un'amichevole giocata a Dortmund. (Nic. Api)</i...

Bouncers fly as Fletcher talks a good game

If England's bowlers summon up as many bouncers in tomorrow's Champions Trophy final as did their coach Duncan Fletcher yesterday, then Brian Lara can expect another torrid time.

New US Study Faults Automakers for Whiplash

Automakers are failing to equip most car models sold in the United States with seats and head restraints that provide good protection against neck injuries in rear-end crashes, according to a new insurance industry study.

China: Zhong Wen Elected Hainan Advisory Body Chairman

Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency) ["Zhong Wen Elected Chairman of CPPCC's Hainan Provincial Committee" - Xinhua headline] Haikou, Feb.

Two sailors shot dead in Bahrain

Two female American sailors were shot dead and a male sailor was critically wounded at the U.S. navy base in Bahrain on Monday in events the navy said were not linked to terrorism.

Analysts See Post-Stern Ripple Effect

Howard Stern will leave a very different company than the Infinity Broadcasting he first joined in 1985.

Erba, tre piste per la strage Raid, conoscenti killer o un pazzo

Il fratello di Raffaella: convocato dagli inquirenti per ricostruire i rapporti di amicizia con lei, ma da tre anni non ci salutavamo Erba, tre piste per la strage Raid, conoscenti killer o un pazzo di SARA BRACCHETTI e EMILIO RANDACIO

MS eScience group offers database advice to scientists

InfoWorld - Microsoft Research's eScience group is helping scientific researchers use database and online sharing tools in ways they might not have imagined, and sharing those experiences with Microsoft product groups that can tweak their software for easier use by the scientific community.

LexisNexis hacker jailed and fined

Celebrity snoop caged A Massachusetts hacker who pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit computer fraud and identity theft has been jailed for a year.â¦

Federer Moves on, but Isner Has His Moment

John Isner won the first set against the best player in the world on the biggest stage at the U.S. Open. But his moment in the sun soon evaporated.

Ue: vertice, prudenza su Kosovo

Prodi: decisione politica per invio missione europea

Thatcher family flees the furore

THE wife and children of Mark Thatcher fled South Africa yesterday to escape the furore that has erupted since the British businessman's arrest last week for allegedly financing a botched coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea.

No. 7 Pitt fends off Villanova

Levance Fields scored 20 points and Aaron Gray had 14 points and 10 rebounds, leading No. 7 Pittsburgh over Villanova, 65-59, last night in Philadelphia.

DIY developers to make Xbox games

Microsoft officially launches a set of tools that it hopes will become a kind of YouTube for videogames.

Pepsi Bottling Profit Up, Hikes Outlook

Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. (PBG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest bottler of Pepsi drinks, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose on volume growth in the United States and Europe

Yukos sale expected today

The sale by auction of the main production arm of Russian oil company Yukos is scheduled to take place today. Yukos's troubles began when its founder and key shareholder, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, broke an unwritten

Rebels warn Abuja talks may collapse if attacks continue

Sudanese rebel leaders attending African Union peace talks here warned Sunday, during a 24-hour boycott of negotiations, that the conference could collapse because of alleged government attacks in Darfur.

VW to make new Audi model in Brussels, saving jobs

German car maker Volkswagen has said that it would make its new Audi A1 model exclusively in Brussels from 2009, possibly saving 3,000 jobs at its plant in the city threatened by mass lay-offs.

Report: HIV Spreading Faster Among Women

The epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus infection is growing more rapidly in women than in men in almost every part of the world, according to a new report.

Ivory Coast Warplanes Bomb Rebel City

Ivory Coast warplanes bombed the largest city of the rebel-held north in wave after wave of attacks Thursday, breaking a more than year-old cease-fire in the civil

Colts fans celebrate Super Bowl win

For long-suffering Indianapolis Colts fans, it's not just their beloved team that's made the big time  it's their hometown, too.

Bulgarian Whizz-Kid to Join UK Club

Sports: 8 September 2004, Wednesday. UK football club Southampton is interested in the Bulgarian whizz-kid Dimitar Iliev, Sky Sport reported citing Bulgarian sources.

Steve voted The X Factor winner

Steve Brookstein beats vocal group G4 to win a Â£1m recording contract on ITV's The X Factor.

Syria Has No Plan to Pull Troops from Lebanon -- UN

Syria has failed to meet a UN Security Council demand that it pull its troops out of Lebanon and has given no timetable for when it would do so, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Friday.

EU leaders face long day of treaty wrangling

European Union leaders were to resume debate Friday on a package of sorely-needed reforms after failing to bridge major differences overnight, with Britain and Poland notably resisting an agreement.

'Slaves' rescued from China firm

Thirty-one workers are rescued from a brickworks in China, where they were held as virtual slaves.

Class assistants 'used as cover'

Classroom assistants are increasingly being asked to cover for teachers who are absent, union leaders claim.

Papa: sospese le prossime udienze

Continua l'evoluzione della sindrome influenzale

He's Albert the great

The chants follow Albert Pujols every time he steps into the batter's box at Busch Stadium, where he is the most beloved member of a Cardinals team that is feverishly adored by its fans.

Daewoo Electronics wins 200 million dollar contract in UAE

South Korea's Daewoo Electronics has said it has won a 200 million dollar contract to build an electronics manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates.

I Got a Real Estate Jones

So, you think the Sears/Kmart deal is about two struggling retailers thinking they'll have a better operational chance together rather than apart?

Busta Rhymes considers judge's plea deal

Busta Rhymes rejected a prosecutor's offer of six months in jail on two assault charges Tuesday but is considering a judge's deal that would let him plead guilty to misdemeanor assault and remain free.

Britain wants G8 to reduce debt of tsunami-hit countries

Britain, which holds the presidency of the G8 bloc of leading industrialized nations, wants to reach agreement by mid-January on reducing the debt of the countries hit by the tsunami in Asia, the Financial ...

Google extends newspaper print-ads service

(InfoWorld) - Google has expanded its Print Ads so that anyone subscribing to its AdWords program can purchase print advertising from a growing network of newspapers. Google Print Ads, which began with 50 newspapers in November 2006, now has more than 225 newspapers with print advertising available for agencies and advertisers. Now, any U.S.-based advertiser with a Google AdWords account can purchase print advertising for any of these entities, which include newspapers from publishers such as W.W. Scripps, Freedom Communications, Hearst Newspapers, GateHouse Media, Gannett, MediaNews Group, The New York Times, The Seattle Times Company, and the Washington Post, among others. For publishers, Google's print program complements existing sales efforts by providing access to new advertisers and a tool to fill inventory on a timetable, said company representative Deanna Yick. For marketers, Google Print Ads simplifies the selection, scheduling, and delivery of newspaper advertising, and offers advanced targeting tools, transaction processing, and print-campaign reporting, she said. Google also Wednesday said it has renewed its agreement with the Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive to deliver search results, search, and contextually targeted advertising to Washingtonpost.com readers. More information about Google Print Ads can be found on Google's Web site. Both Google and rival Yahoo have deals with a network of newspaper companies to sell print advertising through their respective Web-based search advertising services. Yahoo formed its newspaper consortium beginning with 150 newspapers around the same time that Google started its Print Ads program. In April, Yahoo said it had 264 newspapers in its consortium, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the Miami Herald, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Houston Chronicle. On a conference call reporting quarterly financial results Tuesday, Yahoo president Susan Decker said the newspaper consortium is a core area of focus for the company as it tries to grow revenue afterÂ top executive changes, poor financial results, and criticism from investors.

Tall girls on oestrogen run short on fertility

Tall girls who were given oestrogen to restrict their growth had more risk of fertility problems later in life, an Australian study has found.

EU to start conditional entry talks with Turkey

The European Union's executive commission is expected to recommend on Wednesday that Turkey begin entry talks for membership in the bloc, but with stringent and long-term conditions attached.

Medical pot case in court

Washington -- Two ailing Northern California women took their plea for legally tolerated medical marijuana to the US Supreme Court on Monday and ran into skeptical questioning from both wings of the court.

Health Tip: If Your Child Goes to the Hospital

(HealthDay News) - It can be a frightening experience for anyone to go to the hospital, particularly for a young child.

Used car dealer menaces air traffic

Dodgy phone chat entertains pilots An Ulster used car dealer has had his dodgy cordless phone confiscated after airline pilots were entertained by "Arthur Daley-style banter about makes and prices of used cars", The Daily Mirror reports.â¦

Haas takes control in Atlanta

A month from turning 51, Haas finished strong Friday in Atlanta in the Tour Championship by saving par on the 17th from 60 feet away in a bunker, then making a 12-foot birdie putt for a 4-under 66 and a two-shot lead over Stephen Ames.

Amburgo, 14:32 - CALCIO, SCHALKE: ARRIVANO I RUSSI, PIOGGIA DI EURO

I miliardari russi si prendono lo Schalke 04. Secondo la 'Bild', il club di Gelsenkirchen sta per pa...

Litvinenko inquiry 'nearing end'

The UK envoy in Russia says the probe into the poisoning of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko should end within weeks.

Disponibile la nuova versione di Photoshop Elements

Nasce da una costola di Photoshop, si chiama Photoshop Elements ed Ã¨ arrivato alla versione 3.0. Disponibile da oggi sul sito Adobe. Si chiama Photoshop Elements 3.0, ed Ã¨ la nuova versione del programma

Anwar to leave for Germany to seek medical treatment

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be leave for Germany for treatment of his spinal condition at 11.50pm Saturday.

TV host 'followed safety rules'

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond followed safety procedures before his crash, organiser say.

Industria: prezzi produzione +0,3%

A ottobre, su base annua l'aumento e' del 4,9%

Quake rattles northern Italy

A strong earthquake measuring about 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked northern Italy from the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic seas on early on Thursday, causing panic and some damage.

No Concession by Indonesia's Megawati, Count Near End

Megawati Sukarnoputri declined on Thursday to concede defeat in Indonesia's first direct presidential election, although with most votes counted, she is too far behind to catch up with her former security minister.

Colts 31, Vikings 28

Manning threw four touchdown passes and Vanderjagt kicked a 35-yard field goal with two seconds left to give the Colts a 31-to-28 win over Minnesota.

Florida, Georgia sneaks up

Shortly after Ron Zook learned he had no future at the University of Florida, speculation started swirling that Steve Spurrier and the Gators might return to the past, forming a union to lead the team into the future.

Palazzo Cinema per 150 anni Italia

Rutelli soddisfatto per come procede realizzazione

Bird flu kills 23 tigers

THE bird flu epidemic, which has killed 31 people in SouthEast Asia this year, killed 23 tigers at a zoo in eastern Thailand, a government official said yesterday.

Piper Jaffray disputes report of weak iTunes sales

Digital music sales surged at Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes service over the first nine months of 2006, Piper Jaffray said on Wednesday, contradicting a report that sales collapsed in the first half.

2 Palestinian militants killed in Israeli raid on Gaza

Two Palestinian militants were killed and eight people wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza City Monday evening, Palestinian security and medical sources said.

Ichiro Ignites 6-Run Rally with Record-Breaking Hit

Ichiro Suzuki broke George Sisler's 84-year-old major league record for hits in a single season with a pair of early singles as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-3.

Empoli, 17:25 - CALCIO, EMPOLI; MALESANI: A TORINO CON VOGLIA DI FARE IMPRESA

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EUROPA/ROMANIA - Le iniziative ecumeniche dei Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata nel cammino di preparazione verso la III Assemblea Ecumenica Europea

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Revolution veterans left open

The Revolution will expose some of their most experienced and respected players to the Major League Soccer expansion draft, scheduled for Friday to stock new teams in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.

Sprint, Nextel ringing up $35B US wireless merger

NEW YORK - Sprint Corp. is buying Nextel Communications Inc. in a $35-billion US deal that will create the third-largest wireless phone company in the US.

Bangladeshi opposition carries out strike

Bangladeshi businesses, schools, and shops were closed Saturday as the second general strike within a week took place, the BBC reported.

U.N. human rights expert faults Israel

An independent report commissioned by the United Nations compares Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip to apartheid in South Africa  charges that have drawn angry rebukes from Israel.

Italiano lingua ufficiale,e'scontro

Pdl costituzionale bipartisan, Violante chiede rinvio

Japanese court to punish cult guru's lawyers

A Japanese court has taken the rare step of demanding punishment for lawyers of the doomsday cult guru behind the 1995 subway attack, blaming them for delays in the emotionally charged trial.

Bad strategy brings down 'Alexander'

'Snakes are like people," says the seductive villainess, caressing an especially slithery example. "You can love them, nurture them ... but they will turn on you in an instant. Don't trust anyone.".

The Caucus Blog: Fox Bars Use of Video by Campaigns

The notices were sent out after the network was criticized for singling out John McCain.

Barghouti galvanises battle to win Palestinian election

A serious battle to win over the Palestinian public was finally under way yesterday as the entry of a second major candidate galvanised the contest to succeed Yasser Arafat

Lieberman says strike on Iran is an option

WASHINGTON -- Senator Joseph I. Lieberman said yesterday that the United States should consider a military strike against Iran because of Tehran's alleged involvement in Iraq.

Reporter holds firm in CIA leak case

A US reporter who faces jail for refusing to testify on the exposure of a CIA officer says she is still reluctant to disclose her source.

Milano: passante stuprato al parco

La violenza il 29 settembre al Lambro,arrestati due egiziani

Oscar Night Starting to Seem Like Another Super Bowl

Marketers will spend an estimated $1.6 million for a 30-second spot during the program, and many are planning to run ads previously unseen by consumers.

S. Korea Collaboration With Japan Reviewed

Recorded screams echo through the basement of Seodaemun prison, where bloodied mannequins portray the "patriotic fighters"  Koreans tortured for resisting Japan's 35-year colonial rule.

Govt postpones fuel price hike

A hike in petrol, diesel and cooking gas prices was postponed yet again by the government today. The decision was taken after pressure from the Left, which wanted the price hike to be put off till after the

Paramilitary killer disrupts N.Irish self-rule talks

One of Northern Ireland's most notorious paramilitary killers forced the evacuation of its parliament building on Friday after throwing a package he said was a bomb near where politicians were discussing self-rule.

F1: Hamilton shocked by success

Lewis Hamilton admits he is stunned by his brilliant start in Formula One after victory at the US Grand Prix.

Hands off our bank data, Europe tells US

Secret subpoenas threaten stability - EC Exclusive The European Commission is set to call for an immediate halt on the illegal transfer of financial information to the United States Treasury.â¦

Front Row : Bad Taste Is Their Kryptonite

Unlikely superheroes will be introduced Thursday at a comic book convention at the Javits Convention Center in New York.

EU hopes for new pact with U.S. on passenger data

The European Union hopes to reach an agreement with the United States on a new pact on sharing of airline passenger data next Friday, the European Commission said on Sunday.

Axley, Points share Texas Open lead

Eric Axley shot a bogey-free 7-under 63 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead with D.A. Points in the Texas Open.

'Alexander,' 'Kranks' Join Holiday Parade

LOS ANGELES - "Alexander," Oliver Stone's ode to a Grecian warrior, rides into battle Wednesday, when the R-rated epic about the young conqueror will face a phalanx of films with broad family appeal, including the Thanksgiving holiday weekend's other newcomer, the Tim Allen comedy "Christmas With the Kranks."

Bulk of Masters field set by final rank

At a time when mail boxes are stuffed with holiday cards, bills and the usual batch of junk mail, 17 players might want to be very careful about throwing away unopened letters the next few weeks.

U2 holds surprise concert Mon. night in NYC

(New York-AP) Nov. 23, 2004 - The band U2 held a surprise mini-concert Monday night in New York under the lights at a waterfront park beneath the Brooklyn Bridge.

20 dead in Russian hostel blaze

AT LEAST 20 people had died in a fire which engulfed a hostel in a remote Siberian town, news agencies reported today. Rescuers have found 20 bodies in the charred remains of the hostel in Kyzyl, ITAR-TASS reported.

Bomb scare forces Israeli fighters to intercept aircraft

Israeli fighter jets forced a passenger plane bound for Tel Aviv to land in Cyprus yesterday in the sixth such bomb scare to hit flights over Europe in the past week.

Can't Remember the Movie? Look for an Oscar-Season Ad

The Academy Awards are four months away, but studios are already placing ads positioning their films. The ads are expected to herald a wide-open and expensive Oscar season.

Fall in UK's unemployment total

Jobless numbers drop by 16,000 between May and July, according to official figures.

Schwarzenegger nixes California RFID measure

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed legislation that would have required basic protections against the abuse of RFID data, saying the measure was "premature."

Paedophile ring smashed by police

More than 30 children are rescued from possible abuse after police smash an international paedophile ring.

Hollywood lawsuits to target illegal file sharing

The trade group that represents Hollywood's major motion picture studios is expected to announce Thursday that it intends to file as many as 230 lawsuits in coming weeks against individuals

Alcatel-Lucent Posts Loss, but Revenue Climbs 18%

Alcatel-Lucent finished its first full year as a merged company with a net loss of 3.52 billion euros and sales of 17.79 billion euros, a 2.5 percent drop.

2 US soldiers killed, another wounded in Afghanistan

Two US soldiers were killed and a third wounded Wednesday by a homemade bomb in central Afghanistan's Uruzgan province, the US military was quoted by media reports assaying.

Shuttle Endeavour on launchpad after 5 year break

The newly overhauled space shuttle Endeavour was rolled out to a seaside launch pad in Florida on Wednesday to be prepared for its first mission in nearly five years.

Festive Scrooge role for Carrey

Actor Jim Carrey will appear as Ebenezer Scrooge when director Robert Zemeckis remakes A Christmas Carol.

Jordanian king in Poland for Iraq, trade talks

He met with Poland's President Aleksander Kwasniewski late Wednesday after a round-table with Polish businessmen and was later to hold talks with Prime Minister Marek Belka.

Himesh takes on Rahman

The Bollywood Music Awards see Aap Kaa Surroor and Guru compete in the major categories.

Whatâs Offline: In Favor of Disruption

Spotting the next disruptive technology, understanding the future and expecting less from insurance.

Omar escapes bid on life, one killed

Srinagar, October 24: National Conference president Omar Abdullah on Sunday escaped an attempt on his life when militants triggered a powerful blast as he reached a graveyard in Anantnag district to attend a ceremony for slain party leader.

Powers of Persuasion

Mark Lanier has a gift for quickly expressing the essence of things. So when it comes to taking on the big guys, Lanier Law Firm relies on a partner that is equally persuasive  the Mac.

Golden day for Spain, Brazil

Spain's Iker Martinez and Xavier Fernandez won the Olympic Games 49er yachting gold medal on Thursday, with the silver going to Ukraine and the bronze to Britain.

Karzai appears headed to overwhelming win

KABUL -- Early results showed interim leader Hamid Karzai far ahead of his chief rivals yesterday in Afghanistan's first democratic presidential election after 25 years of war.

Microsoft Issues Flurry of Fixes on Busy Patch Day

Updated: A "cumulative security update" plugs eight holes in the Internet Explorer browser, while other patches address "critical" vulnerabilities in the Windows shell, in SMTP and elsewhere.