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BBC News world
Virgin unveils spaceship designs
Virgin Galactic shows off the final design of the launch system that will take fare-paying passengers into space. | 0World |
Khaleej Times
Notes stolen in N. Ireland bank heist may be withdrawn from <b>...</b>
BELFAST - A bank in Northern Ireland hit by a massive robbery said on Friday it was considering the drastic measure of taking several denominations of notes out of circulation as a means of preventing the criminals enjoying their hau... | 0World |
Melbourne Herald Sun
Malaysia tsunami toll rises to 41
AT least 41 people have been killed in Malaysia by a tsunami triggered by a huge earthquake, the Bernama news agency said in an overnight report. | 0World |
Reuters Business
Economy could be in recession: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. economy may be in recession, based on Midwest manufacturing data, a report said on Thursday. | 2Business |
Corpus Christi Caller Times
De La Hoya-Hopkins is about more than the championship
The holiday season generally arrives a bit earlier for boxing fans than for most, and this year is no exception as the fall fight season will soon be in full swing. | 1Sports |
New Kerala
Woman hostage is released in Iraq:
[World News]: A Polish woman held hostage in Iraq since late October has been set free and flown back to Warsaw reports BBC. BBC also says making a surprise appearance at a press conference alongside the Polish | 0World |
Turkish Press
Jerusalem patriarch slams Israeli occupation in Christmas mass
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AFP) - Muslims and Christians united in the hope that the festive season will herald a new dawn after four years of violence, attending midnight mass in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. | 0World |
Yahoo World
Indian court convicts 82-year-old for Mumbai blasts
(Reuters)
Reuters - An Indian court convicted a 82-year-old
man on Friday for his role in the 1993 serial bomb blasts in
Mumbai, then known as Bombay, the 12th guilty verdict handed
down in the last 10 days. | 0World |
Youngstown Vindicator
Browns back up their talk with 20-3 win over Ravens
The Vindicator/Scott R. Galvin REACHING OUT: Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia dives for a touchdown as he is hit by Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. | 1Sports |
New York Times
Intel to Join in a Project to Extend Wireless Use
In an effort to create a global wireless alternative to cable and telephone Internet service, Intel said on Monday that it would collaborate with Clearwire, a wireless | 3Sci/Tech |
New York Times Business
Assassination Is an Issue in Trade Talks
As union activists have fallen by the hundreds in Colombia, labor rights groups and some members of the U.S. Congress have promised to do something about the violence. | 2Business |
Reuters
Consumers Perk Up, So Do Wholesale Prices
US consumers cheered up in early December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday. | 2Business |
Reuters
Els Takes Care of Drummond at Wentworth
Defending champion Ernie Els completed a 2-and-1 victory over Briton Scott Drummond when the rain-delayed World Match Play Championship first round resumed at Wentworth Friday. | 1Sports |
Yahoo World
Indonesia floods kill 3 in capital, displace 100,000
(Reuters)
Reuters - Floods in Indonesia's capital have
killed three people and displaced nearly 100,000 after two days
of torrential rain, a health ministry official said on
Saturday. | 0World |
Advertiser
Typhoon kills 11 in Japan
AT least 11 people were killed and 62 injured as the biggest typhoon to hit Japan for more than a decade battered the south of the country with heavy rain and powerful winds, officials said. | 0World |
Reuters Tech
Travel sites court unmanaged business users
CHICAGO (Reuters) - After revolutionizing U.S travel
bookings, online agencies now have their eye on a lucrative,
but elusive part of the business market. | 3Sci/Tech |
CIO Today
SEC Extends Sarbanes-Oxley Deadline for Some Firms
Companies with a public float of at least $75 million will now have an additional 45 days beyond the original deadline set by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. | 2Business |
Reuters Sports
Felix defends 200m title with flair
OSAKA, Japan (Reuters) - American Allyson Felix defended her 200 meters world title in style on Friday, streaking down the home straight to win gold by over half a second in the first sub-22 second run of her career. | 1Sports |
Yahoo Sports
Inter Stops Udinese 3-1 (AP)
AP - Inter finally played up to preseason expectations Sunday, with Adriano producing two excellent goals and Christian Vieri ending his scoring drought in a 3-1 win over Udinese in the Italian league. | 1Sports |
ABC12.com
Fatigue from virus still dogging former No. 1
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Former No. 1 player Justine Henin-Hardenne ended her season Monday because of continued problems with an energy-sapping virus. | 1Sports |
BBC News world
Spanish plane crew held in Chad
Chad authorities detain seven Spanish crew members of a plane chartered to fly more than 100 children to France. | 0World |
Wired Tech
Upgradable SLRs, Tiny HD Camcorders and Booth Babes
Wired hits the highlights of the hottest photography equipment show in the country. | 3Sci/Tech |
Voice of America
Asian, European Leaders Gather in Vietnam for Annual Summit
Leaders from 38 Asian and European nations are in Vietnam for a summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting, known as ASEM. The main purpose is to discuss global trade and international issues, but that the question | 0World |
New York Times sports
Zito taking shot at triple crowning
Trainer Nick Zito has come to Lone Star Park with Birdstone, an outstanding 3-year-old who has a shot in Saturday's $4 million Breeders' Cup Classic. It is less known that Zito also brought two good 2-year-olds, a colt, Sun King, and a filly, In The Gold, but ... | 1Sports |
Reuters
Scotland and Slovenia battle to stalemate
Scotland and Slovenia have served up plenty of chances but failed to convert any of them in a Group Five World Cup qualifier that has ended 0-0 at Hampden Park. | 1Sports |
Yahoo World
US charges six with shipping arms to Tamil Tigers, Indonesia
(AFP)
AFP - US authorities said they had charged six Asian men with conspiracy to ship arms, including submachine guns and sniper rifles, to Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers and unnamed customers in Indonesia. | 0World |
RedNova space
Red, Swirling and Perplexing
By Michael E Ruane, Washington Post Staff Writer If you think we have crazy weather, consider this storm: It's about 7,000 miles across, with winds topping 500 mph and clouds that have recently turned red. It's a mega-hurricane, sort of. | 3Sci/Tech |
Reuters AlertNet
Indian police round-up rebel supporters in Manipur
Indian police have rounded up 60 suspected rebel sympathisers in the capital of the troubled state of Manipur, as authorities broaden a major sweep against insurgent groups, officials said on Sunday. | 0World |
RedNova technology
For $49.95, Learn What Lurks in a Would-Be Partner's Past
Nothing says "I love you" like a background check. | 3Sci/Tech |
Boston Globe business
East-West Mortgage CEO fired by parent
John F. Gallagher, a founder of 1-800-East-West Mortgage Co. and ISoldMyHouse.com and the radio voice of many of its ads, said he was fired yesterday by the bank that he and his wife sold their company to four years ago. | 2Business |
BBC News world
Thousands of Somalis flee
The UN says it is struggling to cope with the flow of Somalis into Kenya - with 2,000 arriving in just two days. | 0World |
The Motley Fool
Can eBay Be Taken Seriously?
Korea's leading auction site stumbles. | 2Business |
New York Times sports
Union, NHL going back to table
Though their differences appear irreconcilable, the National Hockey League and its Players Association are at least back on speaking terms. | 1Sports |
Reuters Business
Chrysler workers approve contentious labor pact
DETROIT (Reuters) - Workers represented by the United Auto Workers ratified a four-year contract with automaker Chrysler LLC, the union said on Saturday, capping a close-fought battle that had threatened to scuttle the labor pact. | 2Business |
East Valley Tribune
No decision soon on new D-Backs manager
The Diamondbacks will not name a manager until at least a few days into November. Finalists Bob Melvin and Wally Backman will be re-interviewed this week by representatives of ownership, possibly on Wednesday. | 1Sports |
Yahoo World
Putin warns he will point missiles at Europe: paper
(Reuters)
Reuters - Russia will once again aim its missiles at
targets in Europe if U.S. plans to build a missile defense
shield near Russia's borders go ahead, President Vladimir Putin
was quoted as saying on Sunday. | 0World |
AllAfrica.com
Sudan: UNHCR Boss Urges Sudan to Give Darfur Autonomy
Ruud Lubbers, the head of the UN refugee agency UNHCR, has urged the Sudanese government to give autonomy to the western Darfur region to help end a rebellion there which has led to massive reprisals by Arab militias against black African villagers. | 0World |
Wired Tech
New Crackdown on Student Piracy
The music industry redoubles its efforts to drop the hammer on college students who illegally download music, leaning on the universities for support. By the Associated Press. | 3Sci/Tech |
Yahoo Sports
Vandy ties best start in school history
(AP)
AP - A.J. Ogilvy scored 21 points and No. 15 Vanderbilt tied for the best start in school history with a 92-85 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday. | 1Sports |
Yahoo Politics
White House Program Marks Lincoln Birthday (AP)
AP - In anticipation of the 196th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Saturday, President Bush hosted an hour-long performance of "Lincoln: Seen and Heard" and praised the former president for his eloquent speechmaking. | 0World |
Yahoo Science
California Curbs Cruise Ship Pollution Near Shore (Reuters)
Reuters - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed
legislation on Thursday that would ban cruise ships from
incinerating trash or dumping used shower and sink water within
three miles of the California coast. | 3Sci/Tech |
Reuters Sports
Rockies eager for Fenway return and World Series
BOSTON (Reuters) - Colorado's visit to Fenway Park earlier this season will help the National League champions when they take on Boston in the World Series starting on Wednesday, Rockies veteran Todd Helton told reporters. | 1Sports |
The Motley Fool
How to Be Exactly Wrong
Try to avoid false precision in your stock picking. | 2Business |
New York Times sports
Paradise is far from perfect
Like the Patriots' offensive line last Sunday, the Hawaiian weather was not at its best as the AFC held its first practice for the Pro Bowl yesterday. | 1Sports |
PC World
Mozilla Previews Thunderbird E-Mail App
The Mozilla Foundation has unveiled the most complete preview version yet of its stand-alone e-mail application. The release comes only weeks after the launch of its Firefox browser version 1.0, and is part | 3Sci/Tech |
New York Times sports
A game of give-and-take
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Titans have a chance to win their way into their first playoff berth since 2003, thanks to help from Cincinnati and their own stingy, quarterback-hitting defense. | 1Sports |
The Washington Post sports
Tapit Heads Field
Maryland-based Tapit, the Wood Memorial winner in April, is the 2-1 morning line favorite for Monday's $750,000 Pennsylvania Derby. | 1Sports |
Fussballzeit.com
Gough Confirmed In First Post
Richard Gough today started his managerial adventure after being appointed boss of Livingston, not even a full week after the sacking of Allan Preston. | 1Sports |
New York Times Business
If You Thought a Half-Hour of TV Was Worth 4 Minutes, Hereâs Proof
The mini-episodes of of discontinued TV programs, to be shown online, are part of a Pepsi campaign designed to celebrate the brandâs old logos, slogans and jingles. | 2Business |
CBC News
Tobacco company wants government to butt out
MONTREAL - The Canadian arm of a huge tobacco company has asked a Quebec court to stop a provincial lawsuit claiming $1.4 billion in unpaid taxes on smuggled cigarettes. | 2Business |
Lexington Herald Leader
Hussein sees defense lawyer
Saddam Hussein met with a defense lawyer yesterday for the first time since his capture a year ago, days before several of his top aides are due to appear in court for hearings on alleged war crimes. | 0World |
CNET personal technology news
New eMachines desktops hit the shelves
Blog: eMachines announces three new desktops | 3Sci/Tech |
Servihoo
Siemens wins 2.7-bln-euro services contract from BBC
German electronics giant Siemens said that its Siemens Business Services unit had signed a 2.7-billion-euro (3.3-billion-dollar) contract to supply technology services to the British Broadcasting Corporation. | 2Business |
CNET enterprise hardware news
Report: Retail systems still vulnerable
Blog: Attacks on cash register data are still possible fifteen years after flaws in the systems were cited. | 3Sci/Tech |
Reuters World
Battles engulf Lebanon camp, army presses assault
NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon (Reuters) - Lebanese troops unleashed artillery and tank barrages at al Qaeda-inspired militants dug-in at a Palestinian refugee camp on Sunday, the third day of a military assault to crush the gunmen. | 0World |
InternetWeek.com
Opera Browser To Be Available For Windows Mobile
Norwegian browser vendor Opera Software said Tuesday it has developed a version of its browser for devices using the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform. | 3Sci/Tech |
Reuters World
Canada Quarantines One Farm in Mad Cow Search
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian veterinary officials have quarantined one Alberta farm in their search for cattle connected to the country's second case of mad cow disease, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Monday. | 0World |
Wired Business
AMD Bets on Tri-Core Chips as Quad-Core Market Lags
With the market for quad-core chips still in its infancy, Advance Micro Devices has an alternative that might help bridge the gap: tri-core chips. As a bonus, this strategy can't easily be imitated by Intel, AMD executives say. | 2Business |
Computerworld news
Recruiting 3.0: Web advances change the landscape
The way jobs are found and filled online is distinctly different from just a few years ago as employers use the Web to experiment with innovative strategies for spreading their messages and screening candidates. | 3Sci/Tech |
Wired Business
Lost in Space? Lots of Junk
There are literally tons of man-made debris orbiting the Earth, from rocket parts to dead satellites to human waste dumped by space station crews. Then there's the stuff that spacewalking astronauts have simply lost out there. | 2Business |
ZDNet.co.uk
SGI claims supercomputing victory
Although a victor won't be declared for two weeks yet, Silicon Graphics has become the second computer maker to boast that its machinery is leading a competition for world's fastest supercomputer. | 3Sci/Tech |
RedNova technology
Movavi Launches Free Online Video Conversion Service
NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Movavi today launched Movavi Online, a web-based service that enables users to convert video from one format to another -- for sharing, podcasting, cellphones, iPods, and more -- for free. | 3Sci/Tech |
The Washington Post sports
Redskins Interview 2 More Coaches
The Redskins meet Thursday with Colts assistant Ron Meeks and Daniel Snyder flys to Seattle to meet with Seahawks assistant Jim Mora. | 1Sports |
International Herald Tribune
Motorola takes step into Japan market
TOKYO Motorola and NTT DoCoMo said on Wednesday that they would jointly develop third-generation cellphones, giving the American company an important foothold in the Japanese market. | 3Sci/Tech |
Winston-Salem Journal
Charlotte NBA fans move on to Bobcats as Hornets stumble
Sometimes it takes looking into the casket and viewing the body to get closure. Sometimes it takes seeing the cadaver to accept finality. | 1Sports |
PolitInfo.com
Leaders of 25 EU Countries Sign New Constitution
Leaders of the 25-nation European Union today signed the bloc's new constitution in Rome, amid tight security around the city's historic center. | 0World |
Yahoo Sports
McGahee Helps Bills Beat Broncos 16-6 (AP)
AP - This is what everyone was waiting for from Willis McGahee. After 19 months of recuperation and countless questions about the strength of his left knee, the Buffalo Bills running back finally provided some answers. McGahee had the go-ahead score on a 1-yard ... | 1Sports |
Channel News Asia
Three Hamas fighters, Thai worker killed in Gaza settlement attack
JERUSALEM : A third fighter of the Palestinian hardline group Hamas was killed by Israeli forces during an infiltration bid in the Kfar Darom settlement of southern Gaza, Israeli military sources told AFP. | 0World |
Yahoo Science
Samples From Genesis Craft Sent to Calif. (AP)
AP - The first solar-wind samples recovered from the crashed Genesis space capsule have been sent to researchers in California. | 3Sci/Tech |
Reuters Business
AMD Warns of Lower Sales
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD.N warned on Monday that its quarterly revenue will be lower than forecast, citing softness in sales of its memory chips used in cell phones and other devices. The company's shares fell after t... | 2Business |
Reuters World
Sudan says investigating Darfur rebels over attack
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan is investigating six Darfur rebel leaders it suspects masterminded a bloody attack on a government base, the Justice Ministry said on Monday. | 0World |
Yahoo Sports
NBA schedule stops in Europe and China later this year
(AFP)
AFP - The Boston Celtics will be one of four National Basketball Association teams who will play exhibition games in four European countries next October, commissioner David Stern announced. | 1Sports |
International Herald Tribune
At IMF, US bows to pressure to forgive debt
WASHINGTON With public pledges and in private conversations, Britain managed to smoke out the United States and win its commitment to the full forgiveness of the debts of the poorest countries during the annual meetings of the World Bank and the | 2Business |
New York Times
Under Attack, Director Says Hollinger's Black Misled Him
Last fall, as the board of Hollinger International prepared to oust its founding executive, Conrad M. Black, the director most protective and supportive of him turned to a friend and balked. | 2Business |
CNET personal technology news
Toshiba 'disappointed' over Warner Bros. decision
The biggest hardware backer of the HD DVD format responds to Warner Bros. recent decision to back Blu-ray exclusively. | 3Sci/Tech |
The Washington Post sports
Nats Add Second Scout Who Has Ties to Arizona
The Nationals make another key addition to their scouting department Monday, adding Ed Durkin as a special assistant to the club's baseball operations department. | 1Sports |
Yahoo Tech
Actuate Launches Its First Web-Based Performance Management Software
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Actuate OnPerformance includes many of the same features as the company's on-premise Performancesoft Suite. | 3Sci/Tech |
RedNova technology
Michael Dell Says ''I Like Our Odds'' in Exclusive Interview With New PQR Magazine
CTPartners, the executive search firm with a public commitment to performance, quality and results, released today the first issue of PQR, a business publication for executives to be issued twice annually. | 3Sci/Tech |
Reuters
US Airways, Comair Try to Resume Normal Schedules
US holiday travelers hoping to get back in the air after a weekend of flight cancellations due to computer malfunctions and staff shortages still faced difficulties getting to their destinations on Monday. | 2Business |
ic Berkshire.co.uk
Britain finds that golden touch
Matthew Pinsent sparked the gold rush becoming an Olympic legend by lunchtime. The man with the Midas touch took hisA fourth gold in successive games. | 1Sports |
Yahoo World
Annan: Israeli withdrawal "significant'
(AP)
AP - Israel has made "significant progress" in the gradual withdrawal of its forces from south Lebanon in the month since the U.N. Security Council passed a resolution to end the conflict there, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Tuesday in a report. | 0World |
Voice of America
Taiwan Calls for Fresh Talks, Arms Control with China
Taiwan's president, Chen Shui-bian, has called for a "new code of conduct" with mainland China. Taiwan's leader is asking for direct talks with Beijing on arms control and ways to avoid military confrontation. | 0World |
Reuters Sports
Kobe Bryant's fast start powers Lakers to easy win
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers personally outscored the Washington Wizards in a breakout first quarter to lead his team to a 103-91 road win on Sunday. | 1Sports |
Reuters Business
Northern Rock should avoid "hasty" deal: investor
LONDON (Reuters) - Ailing British bank Northern Rock is not a "lame duck" and its value is far higher than its current share price, its biggest investor said on Monday as it sought backing to prevent a hasty rescue deal. | 2Business |
The Motley Fool
PeopleSoft's Courtroom Confession
PeopleSoft's board is willing to talk about a deal if the price is right. | 2Business |
Taipei Times
Latest attacks bring Christmas death toll to 24
Attacks against Iraq's fledgling security forces claimed more lives yesterday, bringing to at least 24 the number killed in three days of violence over the Christmas period. | 0World |
Yahoo Sports
Sedin scores twice in third for Canucks
(AP)
AP - Daniel Sedin scored twice in the third period and Roberto Luongo made 33 saves, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. | 1Sports |
Yahoo Sports
Harbaugh hired as Ravens coach
(AP)
AP - John Harbaugh was hired Friday as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who hope their second choice proves to be a first-rate success. | 1Sports |
Reuters Sports
Washington Capitals beat New York Rangers 3-2
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington netminder Olie Kolzig celebrated victory in his 700th NHL game on Sunday after Mike Green scored 23 seconds into overtime to give the Capitals a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers. | 1Sports |
NEWS.com.au
Spam 'under control' in two years: Gates
SPAM could become a thing of the past in around two years' time, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said on a visit to Madrid. "Spam is a major security problem," Mr Gates said, noting that progress had been made in the fight against unsolicited mail. | 3Sci/Tech |
FOX Sports
No place for Anelka or Silvestre in Domenech's squad to face <b>...</b>
France coach Raymond Domenech named his 20-man squad Thursday for upcoming 2006 World Cup qualifying matches against Israel and the Faroe Islands. | 1Sports |
Yahoo Politics
Bush administration takes emergency steps to avoid debt ceiling (AFP)
AFP - US President George W. Bush's administration weathered a pre-election mauling as it announced emergency measures to skirt a 7.38-trillion-dollar debt limit. | 0World |
Yahoo Science
Atlantis Astronauts Inspect Shuttle Heat Shield
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - Astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle
Atlantis scanned their spacecraft's heat shield for any signs of damage Saturday
as they continue on course towards the International Space Station (ISS). | 3Sci/Tech |
InfoWorld Business
IBM to recycle silicon for solar
IBM announced Tuesday that it has created a process allowing its manufacturing facilities to repurpose otherwise scrap semiconductor wafers. | 2Business |
CNET enterprise hardware news
Cool customers hot for Barcelona
Peter Glaskowsky analyzes the potential benefits of AMD's new quad-core Opteron processors for data centers. | 3Sci/Tech |
Yahoo Science
Pakistan shuts zoo after bird flu outbreak
(AFP)
AFP - Authorities have shut down a zoo in the Pakistani capital and slaughtered dozens of birds after the deadly H5N1 flu virus was found in peacocks and geese. | 3Sci/Tech |
Sun-Sentinel.com
Suspect in stabbing of ex-deputy charged
One day after retired Broward Sheriff's Office deputy Joe Webster was stabbed and robbed at a Davie gas station, Miami-Dade detectives found his alleged assailant driving Webster's truck. | 2Business |
Wired Business
The Chinese Novel Finds New Life Online
Chinese publishers discover that online novel sales help move physical books off the shelves. And for a growing number of authors and readers, epic tales on the web are a thriving art form. | 2Business |
New York Times sports
Chinese athletes cash in on gold
How much is an Olympic gold medal worth? For China's newest sports stars, fresh from triumph in Athens and idolized by a sports-crazy public, the country's ongoing rush to capitalism means they can cash in like never before. | 1Sports |
CNET security news
Windows gets a mini-me
Microsoft engineer shows off a new "MinWin" kernel that takes up a fraction of the space of the traditional OS. | 3Sci/Tech |
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