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Al-Jazeera
Allawi: Death of recruits fault of US forces
Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said "major neglect" by US-led forces led to the killing of 49 Iraqi army recruits by anti-US fighters this weekend. | 11Top Stories |
BBC UK
NI politicians 'are world equal'
Northern Ireland's politicians are of equal standing to any in the world, former US Senator George Mitchell says. | 2Europe |
KCAU
More than one-third of amphibians threatened worldwide
WASHINGTON A new study says a third of all amphibian species are declining at an unprecedented rate. The Global Amphibian Assessment study was compiled by more than 500 scientists in 60 countries. | 11Top Stories |
Boston Globe sports
China 3, Denmark 2: Hosts Win in Final Minutes
The victory heightens expectations for Chinaâs upcoming game against Brazil, the Group D favorite. | 8Sports |
Yahoo Europe
EU-US talks on Boeing, Airbus fail to take off (AFP)
AFP - The United States and European Union hit serious turbulence in talks on the politically charged issue of ending government support for aviation titans Boeing and Airbus Industrie. | 2Europe |
Reuters Top News
U.S. confirms death of 10 U.S. soldiers in Iraq
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Ten American soldiers have been killed in four incidents in Iraq on Wednesday, a U.S. military spokesman said. | 10Top News |
Kataweb Sport
Bari, 21:25 - CALCIO, BARI: DAL LEGNANO ARRIVA TORNANTE KAMATA
Il Bari ha acquistato a titolo definitivo dal Legnano il centrocampista francoangolano Pedro Kamata,... | 4Italia |
Washington Post Tech
Nokia Hikes Outlook Due to Handset Demand
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's Nokia raised its
third-quarter sales and earnings outlook due to strong demand
for mobile phones, reversing a recent spate of grim outlooks
and sending its shares higher on Thursday. | 6Sci/Tech |
Yahoo Sports
A familiar ring
(The Sporting News)
The Sporting News - It's not this easy, America. It's just not. The Red Sox -- even as they viewed the world through champagne goggles and El Tiante cigar smoke unday in the visitors clubhouse at Coors Field in Denver -- wanted you to know that. They wanted you to know that, not to make their sweep of the Rockies in the 2007 World Series look better, not to make the Colorado team they whitewashed look tougher. Not out of false humility. | 8Sports |
New York Times health
The Moral Instinct
Evolution has endowed us with ethical impulses. Do we know what to do with them? | 3Health |
Reuters Business
US Consumer Index Up from Early August
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment picked up above expectations in late August after declining earlier in the month as oil prices eased from record highs and security fears abated, according to sources who saw a survey on Friday. | 0Business |
Ansa Italia
Incidenti stradali: tre morti su A3
Nello scontro rimasti coinvolti un'auto e un camper | 4Italia |
Ansa Economia
Aeffe: utile 2007 +62%, giu' debito
Ricavi consolidati a 293,2 mln, Mol +19,8% | 4Italia |
Reuters World
In modern India, tradition shackles love, marriage
MUMBAI (Reuters) - In drama and intrigue, the story is straight out of a film script -- she a fabulously rich girl, he an IT engineer, and both dare to marry despite her family's arch-resistance. | 13World |
Yahoo Sports
President visits Bucs, throws with QB
(AP)
AP - It seems like everyone has some advice these days for the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers and struggling quarterback Chris Simms. | 8Sports |
Yahoo Europe
Zimbabwe win toss and bowl against England (AFP)
AFP - Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu won the toss and elected to field against England in the rain-delayed opening Pool D match of the ICC Champions Trophy at Edgbaston here. | 2Europe |
WAFF
Two Bush cabinet members resign
WHITE HOUSE Two of President Bush's staunchest allies in fighting terror and cutting taxes are stepping down. Attorney General John Ashcroft and Commerce Secretary Don Evans have resigned. | 1Entertainment |
Reuters Business
Daimler sees U.S. truck rebound in Q1 earliest
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's Daimler AG , the world's biggest truckmaker, does not expect the truck market in the United States to rebound until early next year, Chief Financial Officer Bodo Uebber told a conference call on Thursday. | 0Business |
Topix.Net Europe
Olmert calls for action against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called for more dramatic measures to be taken against Iran and declined to rule out a military attack against Tehran in an interview with Germany's Spiegel magazine. Comment | 2Europe |
RedNova technology
iPolicy Networks Expands Asia-Pacific Operations; Bolstered By Strong Growth and Widespread Customer Demand, Leader in Integrated Security Opens the Door to a Zero-Threat Network Strategy for Carriers and Enterprise Customers in China
iPolicy Networks, provider of next-generation network security solutions, today announced the launch of its China operations in Beijing. | 6Sci/Tech |
Yahoo Politics
Snowmobile plan proposed for Yellowstone
(AP)
AP - The National Park Service wants to maintain snowmobile regulations allowing 720 snowmobiles per day to enter Yellowstone National Park. | 13World |
BBC UK
French move after bank scandal
France's finance ministry calls for tighter banking controls after the Societe Generale trading scandal. | 2Europe |
CNN Top News
Navarrette: A sinister spin on immigration arrests
The worry used to be that illegal immigrants were stealing welfare. Then it was jobs. Now, we're told, they're stealing people's identities. | 10Top News |
Yahoo Entertainment
Miramax Tries to Keep 'Hero' on Winning Journey (Reuters)
Reuters - Miramax Films, heading into the
weekend, aims to keep the Chinese-language martial-arts epic
"Hero" atop box office charts where it landed last week in a
surprise showing built on a novel marketing strategy. | 1Entertainment |
Yahoo U.S.
Home Burglarized While Dead Man Lay Inside (AP)
AP - Three men burglarized the home of Jack Whittaker, winner of the biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, as an acquaintance of Whittaker's lay dead inside, police said Tuesday. | 12U.S. |
Independent
Buttiglione singles out a new target: lone parents
The new European Commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, is under mounting pressure to strip Italy's designated justice commissioner, of his role in anti-discrimination policy after he made another gaffe at the weekend. | 13World |
Kataweb Sport
San Josè, 14:04 - GOLF, CHALLENGE TOUR: MOLINARI DECIMO IN COSTARICA
Non molla Edoardo Molinari (211 - 73 70 68), che si è portato dal 24° al decimo posto nel ter... | 4Italia |
Ansa Italia
Chiuso traforo Monte Bianco: frana
Lo smottamento e' avvenuto sul versante francese | 4Italia |
New York Times world
European Spacecraft Enters Saturn Moon's Hazy Atmosphere
Elated mission controllers at the European Space Agency said the Huygens spacecraft had opened a parachute to slow its descent. | 13World |
CBS MarketWatch
Google's auction wrapping up
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Google's long-awaited kickoff as the largest Internet IPO of all time is likely to take place as early as Wednesday after the controversial Dutch auction process wraps up after the bell. | 11Top Stories |
Reuters Health
Obesity will increase UK cancer cases
LONDON (Reuters) - Rising levels of obesity in Britain could lead to as many as 12,000 new cases of weight-related cancer each year by the end of the decade, a leading charity warned on Tuesday. | 3Health |
Ansa Italia
Romene uccise: fermato convivente
Vicino al Colosseo, aveva rasoio ancora sporco di sangue | 4Italia |
MSNBC
McCain steps up to boost his old rival
Can the road that led from a prisoner-of-war camp in North Vietnam to a seat in the United States Senate to a memorably bitter battle with George Bush for the 2000 Republican nomination, end four years from now with Sen. | 11Top Stories |
MSN Money
EU, US Trade Blows Over Plane Agreement
The European Union and the United States exchanged blows again on Friday over a transatlantic aircraft pact, sharpening a trade row and calling into question funding for the world's top aircraft makers. | 11Top Stories |
BBC News world
Pakistan shells Waziristan school
Pakistani troops attack a religious school in South Waziristan thought to house foreign al-Qaeda suspects. | 13World |
Ansa Italia
Bersani:limiti ma molti punti forza
Secondo ministro Usa verso ripensamento politiche ambientali | 4Italia |
CXOtoday.com
Microsoft To Spoil Google & Yahoo's Search Party
With the announcement of its new search engine, Microsoft is all geared to spoil the search engine party of Google and Yahoo. The software giant today released a beta version of its new MSN search service, claiming | 6Sci/Tech |
Reuters U.S.
Grammy organizers reach deal with striking writers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood's striking writers said on Monday they will grant an "interim agreement" to organizers of the Grammy awards allowing the ceremony honoring musicians to be written by union members. | 12U.S. |
Ansa Economia
Oro in Asia a 650,50 dlr
Quotazioni invariate per il metallo prezioso | 4Italia |
San Francisco Chronicle
Pittsburgh QB not taking criticism personally
Pittsburgh quarterback Tyler Palko isn't worrying too much about being a huge underdog against No. 5 Utah on Saturday in the Fiesta Bowl. | 8Sports |
The Register
Newest Ubuntu dubbed 'Hardy Heron'
Receives long term support status
The first version of Ubuntu to be released next year has been unveiled, and in the tradition of affable alliterations decending the alphabet, the OS has been codenamed "Hardy Heron."⊠| 6Sci/Tech |
PCWorld news
Vista Could Sap Notebook PC Battery Life
Flashy new OS features could drain laptop batteries faster than XP, hardware vendors and analysts say. | 6Sci/Tech |
RedNova space
Final Tests Clear Atlantis for Earth Landing Tomorrow
By Mike Schneider, Associated Press HOUSTON -- Hours after undocking from the international space station Tuesday, Atlantis' seven astronauts finished a final inspection of the space shuttle to make sure its heat shield was ready to re-enter Earth's atmosphere. | 6Sci/Tech |
Yahoo Health
Vietnam officially confirms two children died from bird flu (AFP)
AFP - Vietnam officially confirmed that two young boys had died from bird flu as state media said two other people are suspected of contracting the virus. | 3Health |
Guardian Top News
'I still have steam in my pipes'
Interview: The former Liberal party leader Jeremy Thorpe gives his first major interview since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease | 10Top News |
RedNova Oddities
TSA Video Counts 'Sippy Cup' Allegation
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Transportation Security Administration is denying allegations that an airport screener seized a toddler's sippy cup and mistreated his mother, taking the unusual step of posting security camera footage on its Web site. | 1Entertainment |
BBC UK
Football: Chelsea into final
Chelsea secure a Carling Cup final meeting with Tottenham thanks to a Joe Cole strike that sees off the challenge of Everton. | 2Europe |
Yahoo U.S.
Sex Offenders Called to Halloween Meeting (AP)
AP - Scores of child molesters and other sex offenders in Virginia will have to report to their probation offices for three hours Halloween night to keep them away from trick-or-treaters. | 12U.S. |
Reuters World
Two Killed, 10 Hurt in Latest Bangladesh Blast
DHAKA (Reuters) - 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 more than 100 people in the past four years, police said. | 13World |
BBC UK
Jamieson considers weekend jails
A scheme to introduce weekend prisons for people who commit minor offences is being considered for Scotland. | 2Europe |
RedNova science
Tugboat That Moved Some of the Greatest Joins Palm Beach Museum
By Dianna Cahn, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Jun. 12--RIVIERA BEACH -- The Huntington, a celebrated historical tugboat and Palm Beach County's newest retiree of note, pulled into port Tuesday morning on her way to calling Peanut Island home as an exhibit of the Palm Beach Maritime Museum. | 6Sci/Tech |
BBC News world
Work on Halo 2 game 'finished'
The sequel to the best-selling Xbox game, Halo, is finished, say its makers. | 13World |
Columbia Daily Tribune
Composer reiterates anti-Jewish comments
Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, who outraged Jews in November by calling them "the root of evil," is at it again, this time saying Jews control the worldâs banks and the mass media. | 0Business |
Yahoo World
US military deaths in Iraq at 3,921
(AP)
AP - As of Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at least 3,921 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians. At least 3,186 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers. | 13World |
Forbes
Dress Barn Posts Lower 1Q Profit
Women's discount clothing retailer Dress Barn Inc. said Wednesday that first-quarter earnings declined due to weak fall merchandise sales as a result of warmer weather and hurricanes that affected stores in the southeastern United States. | 0Business |
BBC UK
Maoists step up pressure on firms
Another 35 companies close operations in Nepal after Maoist rebels issue new threats. | 2Europe |
ic Teesside.co.uk
200,000 hail Britain's Olympic heroes
Gold medal heroes Kelly Holmes and Matthew Pinsent led Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes on a celebratory party through the streets of London yesterday. | 8Sports |
Topix.Net Europe
Lithuania shuts down pro-Chechen Web site
Lithuania's State Security Department on Monday began investigating the site, which is hosted by Elneta, an Internet service provider in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. | 2Europe |
USA Today
Forces could begin offensive against al-Sadr within hours
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) An Iraqi Cabinet minister said Thursday that Iraqi forces could begin an offensive against Muqtada al-Sadr within hours, despite the firebrand cleric's acceptance of a cease-fire proposal. | 12U.S. |
Yahoo Tech
Sony BMG settles anti-piracy CDs charges
(AP)
AP - U.S. regulators said Tuesday that Sony BMG Music Entertainment agreed to reimburse consumers up to $150 for damage to their computers from CDs with hidden anti-piracy software. | 6Sci/Tech |
Guardian Top News
Microsoft launches $44.6bn takeover bid for Yahoo
Software giant makes bid in an attempt to challenge growing might of Google | 10Top News |
Repubblica Cronaca
"Gravi carenze igienico sanitarie" Sequestrato l'ospedale di Melito
Reggio Calabria, la struttura da tempo nel mirino dei Nas: "Condizioni di pericolo per utenti e lavoratori". Trenta giorni di tempo per spostare i degenti
"Gravi carenze igienico sanitarie" Sequestrato l'ospedale di Melito
Pronto soccorso e dialisi i reparti in peggiori condizioni
(13:06 20/02/2008) | 4Italia |
CNET enterprise hardware news
Dell sells premium energy-efficient servers
The company's "Energy Smart" products are aimed at customers sensitive to energy costs. | 6Sci/Tech |
WJXX
Sleep More, Lose Weight?
A little more sleep could go a long way to keeping off that extra weight. Two studies find that people who don't sleep enough have imbalanced levels of hormones that regulate appetite. | 11Top Stories |
Yahoo World
Myanmar troops fire warning shots on protesting monks
(AFP)
AFP - Soldiers fired warning shots in the air to break up hundreds of Buddhist monks protesting in central Myanmar against a massive hike in fuel prices, media reports and a resident said Thursday. | 13World |
The Motley Fool
Yahoo! Spreads the "Good" News
A vast online network is being used to promote social and environmental responsibility. | 0Business |
Reuters Top News
Explosions, Gunfire in Ivory Coast Capital
YAMOUSSOUKRO (Reuters) - Loud explosions and gunfire rocked Ivory Coast's capital Yamoussoukro on Saturday and flames could be seen rising from the presidential palace grounds where government helicopter gunships are based, witnesses said. | 10Top News |
Ansa Economia
Vemer: acquista 100% di Signal Lux
Opzione acquisto del capitale sociale di Signal Lux France | 4Italia |
580 CFRA Radio
US Soldier Pleads Guilty to Assault
The highest-ranking soldier charged in abuse of Iraqis held at Abu Ghraib prison has pleaded guilty to five charges. Under a plea deal, army reservist Ivan Frederick admitted to assault and four other counts during his court martial today in Baghdad. | 1Entertainment |
BBC - Front Page
Germany protest due ahead of G8
Up to 100,000 anti-globalisations protestors will march in Rostock, ahead of next week's G8 summit. | 10Top News |
TheCelebrityCafe.com
SpongeBob Takes Second
The family friendly, âSpongeBob SquarePants Movieâ opened in second place with $33.5 million in ticket sales this weekend, behind Nicholas Cageâs âNational Treasure,â which made $35.2 million. | 11Top Stories |
CNET networking news
Rumor: Annalee Newitz to helm new Gawker sci-fi blog?
Blog: A source close to the hire hints that longtime tech writer Newitz, currently a freelancer for Wired's blog network, will be at the helm of a new title from the NYC-based blog network. | 6Sci/Tech |
Ansa
Sicurezza: Amato, creare condizioni
Pacchetto sicurezza pronto entro prima meta' ottobre | 4Italia |
Yahoo Sports
No. 5 Bruins rally to beat Arizona State
(AP)
AP - Arron Afflalo scored 24 points, Darren Collison added 18 and No. 5 UCLA rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat Arizona State 67-61 Thursday night. | 8Sports |
BBC - Front Page
Brazil vow to spend on indigenous
Brazil's president promises to spend $270m creating new reservations for indigenous groups in the Amazon. | 10Top News |
Yahoo Science
Gypsy moths leaving mark in Mid-Atlantic
(AP)
AP - These creepy critters enjoy nice long picnics in the woods. The leaf-eating gypsy moth caterpillars are out in force in parts of the mid-Atlantic following a warm, dry spring — just the kind of weather that can make the insects thrive. Experts are predicting an especially bad year for trees, primarily oaks, which are the caterpillars' favorite snack. | 6Sci/Tech |
New York Times Tech
Link By Link: Crossing Out, for Emphasis
In Internet culture, the strike-through has already taken on an ironic function, a witty way of simultaneously commenting on your prose as you create it. | 6Sci/Tech |
The Register
Blinkx raises the stakes in online video
Video search AdHocracy
Blinkx ('blinks'), the transatlantic video search engine, has beaten Google, Yahoo! and MySpace to a big technology punch by going live with a system that "listens" to speech in clips in order to allow advertisers to target users more specifically.⊠| 7Software and Developement |
CNET security news
Climate legislation: Who gains? Who loses?
Article by Jim Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy, on some of the consumer issues in a cap and trade system. | 6Sci/Tech |
Reuters Top News
Republican Convention Dogged by Relentless Protests
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five thousand people protesting high job losses formed a 3 mile unemployment line in Manhattan on Wednesday and AIDS activists disrupted a Republican meeting on the third day of the party's convention to nominate the president to a second term in office. | 10Top News |
Fides Italia
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Nuovo Centro sanitario ÂPadre Pio inaugurato dalla Caritas di Multan
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Nuovo Centro sanitario ÂPadre Pio inaugurato dalla Caritas di Multan
Multan (Agenzia Fides) - La Caritas di Multan, in Pakistan, ha recentemente inaugurato il Centro sanitario ÂPadre PioÂ.
A tagliare il nastro per lÂapertura formale del Centro Ú stato il Vescovo cattolico di Multan, mons. Andrew Francis. Samuel Clem... | 4Italia |
Ansa Calcio
Maroni: e' l'ora delle decisioni
In provvedimento competitivita' risorse Tfr e ammortizzatori | 4Italia |
Yahoo World
Overtime Goal Puts Canada in World Cup Final (Reuters)
Reuters - Vincent Lecavalier's goal 3:45 into
overtime earned Canada a nail-biting 4-3 victory over the Czech
Republic on Saturday and a place in the final of the World Cup
of Hockey. | 13World |
San Francisco Chronicle
Gallacher scores first European Tour win
Scotland's Stephen Gallacher won for the first time on the European tour, beating Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell on the first playoff hole Sunday at the Dunhill Links Championship. | 11Top Stories |
Reuters
Afghan Kidnap Group's Claims True, Say Diplomats
A militant Islamic group claiming responsibility for kidnapping three foreigners working for the United Nations in Afghanistan has provided proof it has the hostages, diplomatic and security sources said on Saturday. | 11Top Stories |
New York Times Business
House Democrats Agree on Stimulus
Talks with the White House over a $145 billion economic package would bypass the normal committee process. | 0Business |
NewsFactor Network
Lycos Withdraws Spam Screensaver
The "Make Love Not Spam" screensaver has been temporarily pulled while Lycos deals with hosting and management issues, according to a company spokesman. | 1Entertainment |
The Register
US buys in to QinetiQ's millimetre wave technology
Only 12? SPOs it's a start
QinetiQ has finally spotted a customer for its SPO millimetre wave crowd-scanning equipment.⊠| 6Sci/Tech |
CNET networking news
Should "open source" include open data?
Open source is increasingly meaningless if the data it manages isn't open, too. Should the Open Source Definition be expanded to include data provisions? | 6Sci/Tech |
FOX Sports
UEFA Cup: Sporting gains 1-1 tie to join Newcastle in next round
Miguel Custodio canceled out Craig Bellamy's early strike as Sporting Lisbon joined Newcastle in the third round of the UEFA Cup on Thursday after a 1-1 tie at St. | 8Sports |
New York Times Business
Best of All Possible Worlds? Bond Buyers Crave Yield but Show No Fear
In the bond market, all is sweetness and light - companies with bad credit do not pay much to borrow, and they have no trouble meeting their obligations, so lenders do well. | 0Business |
Adnkronos
F1, Gp Belgio: pole position per Trulli
Jarno Trulli della Renault partira' in pole position nel gp di Belgio. Al suo fianco l'abruzzese, che ha fatto segnare il tempo di 1'56''232, avra' Michael Schumacher, con 1'56''304. In seconda fila ci saranno | 4Italia |
RTE Interactive
Plan unveiled to ease Iraq debt
Germany has unveiled an international plan to wipe out tens of billions of dollars of Iraqi debt so that the war-torn country can rebuild in earnest. | 11Top Stories |
CNET networking news
Web 2.0 Summit Twittercast
Live from the San Francisco Web 2.0 Summit, Rafe Needleman and company. | 6Sci/Tech |
BBC UK
Vatican hails Blair Church switch
Ex-PM Tony Blair's decision to leave the Anglican Church to become a Catholic has been welcomed by the Vatican. | 2Europe |
Guardian Top News
Brown warns of bleak year for Britain
PM names credit crunch as 'our biggest challenge' as he warns country to prepare for turbulence | 10Top News |
CBS Sportsline
Guerrero wins MVP honors in AL
Vladimir Guerrero easily defeated his competitors on the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees yesterday to win the American League Most Valuable Player award. | 8Sports |
Search engine watch
Searching for Quick Answers To Odd Questions
Looking for an obscure fact, and need the answer right now? Forget search engines: Specialized search tools can help you track down offbeat information in a flash. | 6Sci/Tech |
KFOR-TV
Eight Marines killed in fighting; car bomb in capital kills seven <b>...</b>
BAGHDAD, Iraq It's been the bloodiest day in almost six months for US forces in Iraq. The military says eight Marines have been killed and nine wounded by a car bomb outside Fallujah, where American forces have been pounding guerrilla positions. | 1Entertainment |
The Register
Yahoo feeds Trojan-laced ads to MySpace and PhotoBucket users
'High risk creative' on out of control web
A Yahoo-owned advertising network became the unwitting ally of cyber crooks after it spewed millions of Trojan-laced banner ads on MySpace, PhotoBucket and other websites.⊠| 6Sci/Tech |
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