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One in 10 families 'pays bribes'Ten per cent of people say they or a member of their household paid a bribe in the past year, a survey suggests.	0
Iraq mortar fire hits US missionA mortar round hits the roof of the US embassy in Baghdad, slightly injuring two emplyees, a spokesman says.	0
Dell Seeks to Improve Services Through Support HubsSEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Dell Inc. is pushing ahead with plans to open a series of IT support hubs worldwide in an effort to improve its ability to serve customers, especially corporate users.	3
Court Rejects Yukos #39; Appeals About Tax ClaimYukos suffered a double blow Tuesday when the Moscow Arbitration Court rejected attempts by the oil major to cover part of a \$3.4 billion bill in back taxes and postpone collection of the claim.	2
Monza Testing, Day 1, 01/09/04Jarno and Fernando in action for the team on the first day of testing at Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.	1
Europe's Ryder Team Is SetColin Montgomerie, who has had a tough year, took a turn for the better Sunday, when he was chosen to play in his seventh Ryder Cup by the European team's captain, Bernhard Langer.	1
Version 2.0 of Linux Standard Base specs now availableThe latest Linux Standard Base specifications are now out, allowing open-source vendors and developers to maintain easy portability and compatibility among applications for Linux.	3
Vick looks sick -- in a bad way -- vs. motivated Lions DATLANTA -- They choked on their eggs. Got heartburn from the orange juice. And don #39;t even ask about the sausage. Breakfast was a tough go Sunday for the Detroit Lions defensive players, but it had nothing to do with the food.	1
Europe eyes Iran on nuclear ambitionsBERLIN -- Europe's major powers have agreed to set a November deadline for Iran to meet demands meant to resolve concerns that it is secretly trying to make nuclear weapons, in a confidential document made available yesterday to the Associated Press.	0
Red Hat exec takes Sun to task on open sourceupdate A top Red Hat executive has attacked the open-source credentials of its sometime business partner Sun Microsystems. In a Web log posting Thursday, Michael Tiemann, Red Hat #39;s vice president of open-source	3
Causes of Heart Disease Seen Same WorldwideThe causes of heart disease are surprisingly the same in every region and race, and stress seems to play a more important role in heart attacks than previously recognized, a major new study has found.	3
Time Warner Near AOL SettlementTime Warner (TWX:NYSE - news - research) is on the brink of announcing settlements with the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission, it was reported Wednesday.	2
Big-mouth Becks to tell all at marriage counsellingLONDON - Not only has England captain David Beckham been told to learn to shut up by coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, he could also face punishment from the Football Association for his unsporting behaviour.	1
Europe starts new Microsoft probeThe European Commission opens a probe into Microsoft and Time Warner's plans to buy anti-piracy firm ContentGuard.	2
Elber blow for LyonLyon have suffered a major blow with the news that Giovane Elber will out of action for several months. The Brazilian striker was thought to have injured his ankle in the game against Metz, but further scans revealed the problem to be far more serious.	1
Chief British Scientist Says Act Now on CO2LONDON - The world faces a surge in extreme weather events because of global warming and governments must act immediately to avert disaster, Britain #39;s chief scientist said yesterday.	3
Medieval castle for sale in Slovakia for less than a euro (AFP)AFP - If you've always wanted to own an authentic medieval castle, the country for you is Slovakia, in the heart of central Europe, where less than one euro may be enough to pay for the property of your dreams.	0
Heinz meets forecasts in 1QKetchup maker saw its profit fall 9 as it spun off units to Del Monte, but new items boosted sales. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ketchup manufacturer HJ Heinz Co.	2
Intifada leader seeks Arafat jobTen Palestinians are listed for a January poll to succeed Yasser Arafat, including a leader jailed for life by Israel.	0
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Sells ItselfCOVINGTON, La. - Retired Louisiana pharmacist George Boudreaux hasn't needed Madison Avenue pitchmen to get the word out about his concoction to treat diaper rash...	0
Yudhoyono set for inaugurationFormer army general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is due to be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Wednesday.	0
Strong Earthquake Strikes Northern JapanA magnitude-5.9 earthquake rocked northern Japan this morning near the area where the countrys deadliest earthquake in a decade struck last month.	0
FCC: Broadband Usage on the RiseThe number of broadband Internet subscribers in the US has tripled since 2001, according to a new report from the Federal Communications Commission.	3
Grokster case set for Supreme CourtWASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case focusing on whether peer-to-peer (P-to-P) software vendors should be penalized for unauthorized file trading when their software is used.	2
Nigeria Unions Say Strike to Go Ahead on Monday LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's main umbrella union said Sunday it would go ahead with a general strike in Africa's top oil producer Monday to protest against rising domestic fuel prices.	0
Microsoft lures NetWare users with migration tools, supportUS software maker Microsoft has announced the availability of a combination of tools, prescriptive guidance, training and technical support for customers that are considering migrating from Novell NetWare to Microsoft Windows Server 2003.	3
Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Patriots-Jets: Zero in common and not <b>...</b>Sal DeFilippo #39;s pro football picks column appears Friday. Reach him at sallasvegassun.com or (702) 259-4076. On the surface, it seems as though the New England Patriots and New York Jets have a lot in common.	1
IT managers still hungry for storageThe worldwide demand for storage capacity continues to accelerate rapidly, with the latest research from analyst IDC showing a 41.	3
A Holiday to Buy For If you haven't remembered to buy your dog his costume yet, here's something else you may have overlooked:	2
Stocks Mixed on Latest GDP ReadingNEW YORK - Stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday as investors digested a jump in the second-quarter gross domestic product and kept a close eye on oil prices that still hovered near \$50 per barrel. Investors saw the Commerce Department report, which said the nation's GDP grew 3.3 percent from April to June, as a mix of good and bad news...	0
At IDF: iMac look-alikes and monitors as hatsAll-in-one machine at Intel confab bears resemblance to new Apple PC. Also: High-tech sandwich boards?	3
Tropical Storm Leaves 50 Dead in Haiti (AP)AP - Tropical Storm Jeanne killed at least 50 people in Haiti after battering the neighboring Dominican Republic with its lashing winds and deadly storm surge before it pushed off into the open sea on Sunday, officials said.	0
Al-Zarqawi group claims allegiance to bin LadenA statement attributed to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s militant group declared allegiance to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Sunday.	0
Dollar Mixed Before U.S. Economic Data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar was mixed on Monday as dealers grew slightly apprehensive of two key U.S. economic indicators due on Tuesday.	2
EDS offers early retirementElectronic Data Systems offered voluntary early retirement to about 9,200 US employees who are at least 50 years old, the world #39;s second-largest technology services provider said Tuesday.	2
Stem cells 'arrest brain damage'Newborn babies with brain damage could one day be treated by stem cell therapy using cells taken from their bone marrow, scientists say.	3
FDI: India Among Top 4 In AsiaNEW DELHI, SEPT 22 : India is among the top four destinations attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asia. This was highlighted in the World Investment Report, 2004 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad).	2
EU Sees Russia Backsliding on Democracy (Reuters)Reuters - Russsia is ""backsliding"" on democracy\and the bloc must speak to Moscow frankly about it as an equal\partner, the European Union's incoming External Relations\Commissioner said Tuesday.	0
Palmer: Americans Need to Widen Horizons SYDNEY (Reuters) - Arnold Palmer has taken a swing at America's top players, criticizing their increasing reluctance to travel abroad to play in tournaments.	1
Rwanda singled out as Great Lakes peace threatened (AFP)AFP - The EU added its voice to a chorus of international concern over the presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that threaten to undermine the fragile peace in the region.	0
Palestinians Pour Out Grief Over Arafat's Death RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinians streamed into the streets of the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Thursday in an outpouring of grief over the death of Yasser Arafat, the enduring symbol of their nationalist cause.	0
US Request For British Redeployment Poses Dilemma For LondonThe United States has made a controversial request to Britain to re-deploy some of its troops in Iraq. The request would involve moving hundreds of British troops from their relatively calm zone in southern	0
Ivoirian Throngs Assemble to Shield President From the FrenchFrench and Ivory Coast military commanders appealed for calm Monday in Abidjan, as government supporters, whipped into a frenzy by reports that French tanks were	0
Report: NASA should send shuttle to fix Hubble, not robotNASA #39;s plan to service the Hubble Space Telescope with a robotic device is more risky than a manned shuttle mission and would leave the orbiting observatory inoperative for a longer period	3
US jobless claims tumble 25,000 in a week (AFP)AFP - The queue of newly jobless Americans shrank last week, providing a dose of good news to the labor market.	2
Bloggers Gain Attention In 2004 ElectionTraffic on Web logs -- blogs for short -- and other political sites skyrocketed on Election Day, creating online audiences rivaling those of traditional media organizations. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-Leslie Walker</B></FONT>	3
Gold Fields loses US bid judgmentGold Fields says it is confident it will fend off a hostile takeover from rival gold producer Harmony despite losing a key legal challenge.	2
Total deal shows appetite for Russian oil, but limits foreign roleMOSCOW : A deal between French energy group Total and Russian gas firm Novatek shows that oil majors have an appetite for Russia #39;s energy riches despite the Yukos affair, but also the limited role now possible for foreigners in this strategic sector	2
HK Shares End Near 45-Mo High On Hutchison, Ppty Stks -2-HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Hong Kong shares ended up Monday to close at their highest level in nearly 45 months, led by gains in property counters and blue-chip Hutchison Whampoa.	2
Insurer receives #39;Wells notice #39; over PNC transactionsNEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering charging American International Group for violating federal securities laws, the insurer said Tuesday.	2
Hagans Throws for 283 Yards in Va. Win (AP)AP - Marques Hagans had 283 total yards with two touchdown runs and a TD pass to lead No. 12 Virginia to a 31-10 victory over Syracuse on Saturday.	1
Ford uses Bullitt actor to sell MustangDEARBORN, Mich.Ford Motor Co. is resurrecting Steve McQueen in an effort to bring its slumping sales back to life. The auto maker yesterday presented new ads to go with new vehicles in the Ford brand, including	2
Dollar Climbs, But Real Money on Sideline NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar was mostly stronger across the board on Tuesday as dealers pared back bets against the currency in predominantly technical trading.	2
Enron barge jury not finished yetHOUSTON - Jurors still have work to do after convicting several former Wall Street bankers and a former Enron Corp. finance executive Wednesday of conspiring to push through a sham deal.	2
Northwest, Sabre Tussle Heats Up CHICAGO (Reuters) - A dispute between Northwest Airlines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NWAC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NWAC.O</A> and Sabre Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSG.N</A> intensified on Wednesday as the airline sued Sabre for changing the way it displays fares on its computerized reservation system.	2
Optimism in London, carnage in IraqThe second Iraq war, between coalition forces and insurgents, is now under way in what has become the quot;crucible quot; of the global war on terrorism, Tony Blair declared yesterday	0
Milosevic Opens His Defense CaseTHE HAGUE, Netherlands - Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic opened his defense at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Tuesday, starting the long-delayed second half of his trial on charges of genocide and other war crimes in the Balkans. Milosevic began by complaining to the judges that he was allotted only four hours to make his opening statement, while prosecutors were given three days to outline their case when the trial began in February 2002...	0
Carter leads Raptors past CavaliersCBC SPORTS ONLINE - Vince Carter scored 20 points as the Toronto Raptors completed their NBA pre-season with a 100-92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Air Canada Centre on Friday.	1
Buy Now, Buy Often, but Make a Good DealThe off-season activity will surely intensify as Major League Baseball's winter meetings officially start on Friday.	1
Facts about BurmaCountry: Burma, also known as Myanmar, is a Southeast Asian nation bordered by Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north, and Thailand and Laos to the east and southeast.	0
New Haven architect to design Adriaen #39;s Landing science centerA design for a futuristic glass building with a giant plasma video screen landed Cesar Pelli the job as architect for the new science center at Adriaen #39;s Landing.	3
Firefox Excites Web Browser WorldMicrosoft breaks its silence on plans for IE, while AOL breathes life into Netscape.	3
Knicks Embarrassed in Opener at the GardenBoston smacked its hosts around and pinned a defeat on the Knicks, who absorbed their most lopsided home-opening loss.	1
By any means necessaryFOXBORO, Mass. -- For more than a year #39;s worth of NFL Sundays, they #39;ve won games as ugly as a bloody nose or as pretty as Tom Brady #39;s cover-boy looks.	1
Banknorth sought other dealsBanknorth Group Inc. solicited bids from several other large banks before deciding that a Canadian bank could acquire a majority stake in the company, chief executive William J. Ryan told analysts yesterday.	2
Romania PM, Bucharest Mayor Face Off for Presidency BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and popular Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu face off in a presidential election runoff on Sunday seen as key for the Balkan country's European Union accession path.	0
Plan unveiled to ease Iraq debtGermany 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.	0
Russia will continue its nuclear energy cooperation with IranMOSCOW A senior Russian official says his country is going to continue its nuclear energy cooperation with Iran in spite of concern that Tehran could be trying to develop atomic weapons.	0
Nader Off Ballot in N.M., Ark., on in Md. (AP)AP - Judges in New Mexico and Arkansas on Monday denied Ralph Nader access to the Nov. 2. ballot in those states, but the independent presidential hopeful won a spot on the ballot in Maryland.	0
Sainsbury warning #39;could be followed by another #39;J Sainsbury, the deeply troubled supermarket group, yesterday gave its third profits warning since March, and some analysts fear that a fourth could arrive as early as next Tuesday.	2
All Options Open for OPEC Meeting - IranAll options, including cutting quotas, are up for discussion when OPEC ministers meet in Cairo this week to plan their response to a sharp fall in prices	2
Symantec to Buy Veritas Software in Deal Worth \$13.5 BillionSymantec, a leader in security software, will acquire Veritas, a maker of data storage programs, to create the world's fourth-largest software company.	2
Favourite rewrites historyMAKYBE Diva joined racings immortals with a commanding win in the\$4.6 million Melbourne Cup yesterday. Backed into 5/2 favouritism by a flood of money from around the country, she became the first mare to	1
Ruud and Roy SpecialMUCH as Ruud van Nistelrooy (left) enjoys playing in the Champions League, Sir Alex Ferguson enjoys seeing his star striker perform like he did against Sparta Prague.	1
UN Envoy Says 10,000 Peacekeepers Needed for Sudan UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations will recommend up to 10,000 peacekeepers for Sudan if Khartoum and southern rebels sign a landmark peace agreement to end a 21-year-old civil war, a senior U.N. envoy said on Tuesday.	0
Google Gets IPO Go-AheadAfter rocky road to public offering, search engine proceeds--but what will it do with its windfall?	3
Earnhardt turns to backupDARLINGTON, SC - Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive a backup car in Sunday #39;s Southern 500 after damaging his primary car in practice Friday.	1
Rouse Malls Boost Buyer's PortfolioGeneral Growth, the nation's second-largest mall operator, last week offered to buy Rouse for \$7.2 billion, a 33 percent premium over Rouse's stock price before the deal was announced. A big reason: Rouse has invested heavily in upscale malls.	2
Jeremy Warner #39;s Outlook: Bush bets on twins cancelling each other <b>...</b>With President George Bush safely back in the White House, and with no need to face the voters again (American presidents are only allowed two terms), is he not duty bound finally to do something about America #39;s terrible twins - a current account deficit	2
He's Always Being Hit On10 years ago Craig Newmark started Craigslist for a few friends. Now the site is one of the Web's top portals.	3
FCC Crackdown Could SpreadWith more conservatives in power, the Federal Communications Commission may become more forceful about indecency fines. The agency may even try to expand its jurisdiction into cable TV, satellite radio and the internet. By Randy Dotinga.	3
Just stop fighting!PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Prime Minister Paul Martin yesterday urged rival groups to disarm and political factions to settle differences so the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere can make use of international aid.	0
Australia to Upgrade Embassy Security (AP)AP - Australia's foreign ministry said Wednesday it will boost security spending at its embassies by #36;52 million after a terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia left nine dead earlier this week.	0
Tokyo Stocks Slip, Dollar Higher (AP)AP - Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday for the second straight session after new data showed Japan's economy may be headed toward another slowdown. The U.S. dollar edged higher against the Japanese yen.	0
One in Four Bird Species May Die Out This CenturyBy the end of the century one in 10 species of birds in the world will be extinct and a further 15 percent will be on the brink of extinction.	3
Hostage timetableThursday, Sept 16: Kenneth Bigley and two Americans - Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong - are seized by militants in a dawn raid in the wealthy Al-Mansour district of Baghdad.	0
Major Leaguers Take 3-0 Lead in Japan (AP)AP - The Japanese won the pregame home run derby. Then the game started and the major league All-Stars put their bats to work. Back-to-back home runs by Moises Alou and Vernon Wells in the fourth inning and by Johnny Estrada and Brad Wilkerson in the ninth powered the major leaguers past the Japanese stars 7-3 Sunday for a 3-0 lead in the eight-game series.	1
Flashes #39; fifth win in a row breaks Creighton #39;s streakKent, OH (U-WIRE) -- Point guard DeAndre Haynes scored 13 points and added 11 assists as Kent State gave Creighton its first loss of the season, 67-58, in Omaha, Neb.	1
Ugly victory saves EaglesLANDOVER, Md. -- The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Washington Redskins, 17-14, last night, winning their fifth straight and propelling Andy Reid past Joe Gibbs into first place in winning percentage among active coaches.	1
Incendiary device found on Sydney jetSYDNEY - Australia promised swift action to plug gaps in its air security yesterday after an incendiary device was found on a jet operated by domestic airline Virgin Blue.	0
Survey: Porn to Boost Wireless Web Services AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Mobile phone users around the world will spend \$1 billion a year on pornography sent to their handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector much as it fueled growth in the fixed-line Internet, a market research firm said.	3
Top 10 depressing things about Expos #39; finaleThere are plenty of reports on the final day of the Expos, how the city that no one in the United States felt deserved a team is finally losing it.	1
Swedish fashion retailer H and M profits rise in third quarter (AFP)AFP - Swedish fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz posted a rise in profits for the third quarter, saying its price-cut strategy had paid off.	2
Got \$190,000? Plan a holiday in spaceRichard Branson reinforced his reputation as an entrepreneurial showman on Monday by announcing a \$100m plan to send tourists into space.	3
Musicians Sing Different Tune on File SharingWe know what piracy debaters Lars Ulrich and Chuck D think of file sharing. But aside from the few who speak out publicly, musical artists typically sit out the rhetorical crossfire over copyright protection.	3
EU braces for revolution if Turkey joins clubAdmitting mainly Muslim Turkey into the European Union would mark nothing short of a cultural, economic and political revolution for Europe, analysts say.	0
Technology ; MPAA launches first lawsuits against movie sharersTechnology News, A trade group representing seven major movie studios filed a first wave of lawsuits against individuals they say are offering pirated copies of films using peer-to-peer file-sharing programs.	3
MORE ARRESTS IN CHILD PORN CRACKDOWNThe Australian Federal Police commissioner, Mick Keelty, says more than 500 Australians could be implicated in a child Internet porn network.	0
Blunkett quits over visa rowLONDON, DECEMBER 15: Senior British minister David Blunkett resigned on Wednesday, ripping a hole in Prime Minister Tony Blairs team months before an expected general election.	0
#39;Halo 2 #39; Has Game Fans Excited quot;San Andreas quot; likely will outsell quot;Halo 2 quot; because there are at least 10 million more PlayStation 2 units sold than Xboxes, which are in about 14 million homes.	3

One in 10 families 'pays bribes'Ten per cent of people say they or a member of their household paid a bribe in the past year, a survey suggests.

0

Iraq mortar fire hits US missionA mortar round hits the roof of the US embassy in Baghdad, slightly injuring two emplyees, a spokesman says.

0

Dell Seeks to Improve Services Through Support HubsSEPTEMBER 13, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Dell Inc. is pushing ahead with plans to open a series of IT support hubs worldwide in an effort to improve its ability to serve customers, especially corporate users.

3

Court Rejects Yukos #39; Appeals About Tax ClaimYukos suffered a double blow Tuesday when the Moscow Arbitration Court rejected attempts by the oil major to cover part of a \$3.4 billion bill in back taxes and postpone collection of the claim.

2

Monza Testing, Day 1, 01/09/04Jarno and Fernando in action for the team on the first day of testing at Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

1

Europe's Ryder Team Is SetColin Montgomerie, who has had a tough year, took a turn for the better Sunday, when he was chosen to play in his seventh Ryder Cup by the European team's captain, Bernhard Langer.

1

Version 2.0 of Linux Standard Base specs now availableThe latest Linux Standard Base specifications are now out, allowing open-source vendors and developers to maintain easy portability and compatibility among applications for Linux.

3

Vick looks sick -- in a bad way -- vs. motivated Lions DATLANTA -- They choked on their eggs. Got heartburn from the orange juice. And don #39;t even ask about the sausage. Breakfast was a tough go Sunday for the Detroit Lions defensive players, but it had nothing to do with the food.

1

Europe eyes Iran on nuclear ambitionsBERLIN -- Europe's major powers have agreed to set a November deadline for Iran to meet demands meant to resolve concerns that it is secretly trying to make nuclear weapons, in a confidential document made available yesterday to the Associated Press.

0

Red Hat exec takes Sun to task on open sourceupdate A top Red Hat executive has attacked the open-source credentials of its sometime business partner Sun Microsystems. In a Web log posting Thursday, Michael Tiemann, Red Hat #39;s vice president of open-source

3

Causes of Heart Disease Seen Same WorldwideThe causes of heart disease are surprisingly the same in every region and race, and stress seems to play a more important role in heart attacks than previously recognized, a major new study has found.

3

Time Warner Near AOL SettlementTime Warner (TWX:NYSE - news - research) is on the brink of announcing settlements with the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission, it was reported Wednesday.

2

Big-mouth Becks to tell all at marriage counsellingLONDON - Not only has England captain David Beckham been told to learn to shut up by coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, he could also face punishment from the Football Association for his unsporting behaviour.

1

Europe starts new Microsoft probeThe European Commission opens a probe into Microsoft and Time Warner's plans to buy anti-piracy firm ContentGuard.

2

Elber blow for LyonLyon have suffered a major blow with the news that Giovane Elber will out of action for several months. The Brazilian striker was thought to have injured his ankle in the game against Metz, but further scans revealed the problem to be far more serious.

1

Chief British Scientist Says Act Now on CO2LONDON - The world faces a surge in extreme weather events because of global warming and governments must act immediately to avert disaster, Britain #39;s chief scientist said yesterday.

3

Medieval castle for sale in Slovakia for less than a euro (AFP)AFP - If you've always wanted to own an authentic medieval castle, the country for you is Slovakia, in the heart of central Europe, where less than one euro may be enough to pay for the property of your dreams.

0

Heinz meets forecasts in 1QKetchup maker saw its profit fall 9 as it spun off units to Del Monte, but new items boosted sales. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ketchup manufacturer HJ Heinz Co.

2

Intifada leader seeks Arafat jobTen Palestinians are listed for a January poll to succeed Yasser Arafat, including a leader jailed for life by Israel.

0

Boudreaux's Butt Paste Sells ItselfCOVINGTON, La. - Retired Louisiana pharmacist George Boudreaux hasn't needed Madison Avenue pitchmen to get the word out about his concoction to treat diaper rash...

0

Yudhoyono set for inaugurationFormer army general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is due to be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Wednesday.

0

Strong Earthquake Strikes Northern JapanA magnitude-5.9 earthquake rocked northern Japan this morning near the area where the countrys deadliest earthquake in a decade struck last month.

0

FCC: Broadband Usage on the RiseThe number of broadband Internet subscribers in the US has tripled since 2001, according to a new report from the Federal Communications Commission.

3

Grokster case set for Supreme CourtWASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case focusing on whether peer-to-peer (P-to-P) software vendors should be penalized for unauthorized file trading when their software is used.

2

Nigeria Unions Say Strike to Go Ahead on Monday LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's main umbrella union said Sunday it would go ahead with a general strike in Africa's top oil producer Monday to protest against rising domestic fuel prices.

0

Microsoft lures NetWare users with migration tools, supportUS software maker Microsoft has announced the availability of a combination of tools, prescriptive guidance, training and technical support for customers that are considering migrating from Novell NetWare to Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

3

Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Patriots-Jets: Zero in common and not ...Sal DeFilippo #39;s pro football picks column appears Friday. Reach him at sallasvegassun.com or (702) 259-4076. On the surface, it seems as though the New England Patriots and New York Jets have a lot in common.

1

IT managers still hungry for storageThe worldwide demand for storage capacity continues to accelerate rapidly, with the latest research from analyst IDC showing a 41.

3

A Holiday to Buy For If you haven't remembered to buy your dog his costume yet, here's something else you may have overlooked:

2

Stocks Mixed on Latest GDP ReadingNEW YORK - Stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday as investors digested a jump in the second-quarter gross domestic product and kept a close eye on oil prices that still hovered near \$50 per barrel. Investors saw the Commerce Department report, which said the nation's GDP grew 3.3 percent from April to June, as a mix of good and bad news...

0

At IDF: iMac look-alikes and monitors as hatsAll-in-one machine at Intel confab bears resemblance to new Apple PC. Also: High-tech sandwich boards?

3

Tropical Storm Leaves 50 Dead in Haiti (AP)AP - Tropical Storm Jeanne killed at least 50 people in Haiti after battering the neighboring Dominican Republic with its lashing winds and deadly storm surge before it pushed off into the open sea on Sunday, officials said.

0

Al-Zarqawi group claims allegiance to bin LadenA statement attributed to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s militant group declared allegiance to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Sunday.

0

Dollar Mixed Before U.S. Economic Data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar was mixed on Monday as dealers grew slightly apprehensive of two key U.S. economic indicators due on Tuesday.

2

EDS offers early retirementElectronic Data Systems offered voluntary early retirement to about 9,200 US employees who are at least 50 years old, the world #39;s second-largest technology services provider said Tuesday.

2

Stem cells 'arrest brain damage'Newborn babies with brain damage could one day be treated by stem cell therapy using cells taken from their bone marrow, scientists say.

3

FDI: India Among Top 4 In AsiaNEW DELHI, SEPT 22 : India is among the top four destinations attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asia. This was highlighted in the World Investment Report, 2004 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad).

2

EU Sees Russia Backsliding on Democracy (Reuters)Reuters - Russsia is ""backsliding"" on democracy\and the bloc must speak to Moscow frankly about it as an equal\partner, the European Union's incoming External Relations\Commissioner said Tuesday.

0

Palmer: Americans Need to Widen Horizons SYDNEY (Reuters) - Arnold Palmer has taken a swing at America's top players, criticizing their increasing reluctance to travel abroad to play in tournaments.

1

Rwanda singled out as Great Lakes peace threatened (AFP)AFP - The EU added its voice to a chorus of international concern over the presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that threaten to undermine the fragile peace in the region.

0

Palestinians Pour Out Grief Over Arafat's Death RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinians streamed into the streets of the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Thursday in an outpouring of grief over the death of Yasser Arafat, the enduring symbol of their nationalist cause.

0

US Request For British Redeployment Poses Dilemma For LondonThe United States has made a controversial request to Britain to re-deploy some of its troops in Iraq. The request would involve moving hundreds of British troops from their relatively calm zone in southern

0

Ivoirian Throngs Assemble to Shield President From the FrenchFrench and Ivory Coast military commanders appealed for calm Monday in Abidjan, as government supporters, whipped into a frenzy by reports that French tanks were

0

Report: NASA should send shuttle to fix Hubble, not robotNASA #39;s plan to service the Hubble Space Telescope with a robotic device is more risky than a manned shuttle mission and would leave the orbiting observatory inoperative for a longer period

3

US jobless claims tumble 25,000 in a week (AFP)AFP - The queue of newly jobless Americans shrank last week, providing a dose of good news to the labor market.

2

Bloggers Gain Attention In 2004 ElectionTraffic on Web logs -- blogs for short -- and other political sites skyrocketed on Election Day, creating online audiences rivaling those of traditional media organizations. -Leslie Walker

3

Gold Fields loses US bid judgmentGold Fields says it is confident it will fend off a hostile takeover from rival gold producer Harmony despite losing a key legal challenge.

2

Total deal shows appetite for Russian oil, but limits foreign roleMOSCOW : A deal between French energy group Total and Russian gas firm Novatek shows that oil majors have an appetite for Russia #39;s energy riches despite the Yukos affair, but also the limited role now possible for foreigners in this strategic sector

2

HK Shares End Near 45-Mo High On Hutchison, Ppty Stks -2-HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Hong Kong shares ended up Monday to close at their highest level in nearly 45 months, led by gains in property counters and blue-chip Hutchison Whampoa.

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Insurer receives #39;Wells notice #39; over PNC transactionsNEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering charging American International Group for violating federal securities laws, the insurer said Tuesday.

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Hagans Throws for 283 Yards in Va. Win (AP)AP - Marques Hagans had 283 total yards with two touchdown runs and a TD pass to lead No. 12 Virginia to a 31-10 victory over Syracuse on Saturday.

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Ford uses Bullitt actor to sell MustangDEARBORN, Mich.Ford Motor Co. is resurrecting Steve McQueen in an effort to bring its slumping sales back to life. The auto maker yesterday presented new ads to go with new vehicles in the Ford brand, including

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Dollar Climbs, But Real Money on Sideline NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar was mostly stronger across the board on Tuesday as dealers pared back bets against the currency in predominantly technical trading.

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Enron barge jury not finished yetHOUSTON - Jurors still have work to do after convicting several former Wall Street bankers and a former Enron Corp. finance executive Wednesday of conspiring to push through a sham deal.

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Northwest, Sabre Tussle Heats Up CHICAGO (Reuters) - A dispute between Northwest Airlines Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=NWAC.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">NWAC.O</A> and Sabre Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=TSG.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">TSG.N</A> intensified on Wednesday as the airline sued Sabre for changing the way it displays fares on its computerized reservation system.

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Optimism in London, carnage in IraqThe second Iraq war, between coalition forces and insurgents, is now under way in what has become the quot;crucible quot; of the global war on terrorism, Tony Blair declared yesterday

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Milosevic Opens His Defense CaseTHE HAGUE, Netherlands - Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic opened his defense at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Tuesday, starting the long-delayed second half of his trial on charges of genocide and other war crimes in the Balkans. Milosevic began by complaining to the judges that he was allotted only four hours to make his opening statement, while prosecutors were given three days to outline their case when the trial began in February 2002...

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Carter leads Raptors past CavaliersCBC SPORTS ONLINE - Vince Carter scored 20 points as the Toronto Raptors completed their NBA pre-season with a 100-92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Air Canada Centre on Friday.

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Buy Now, Buy Often, but Make a Good DealThe off-season activity will surely intensify as Major League Baseball's winter meetings officially start on Friday.

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Facts about BurmaCountry: Burma, also known as Myanmar, is a Southeast Asian nation bordered by Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north, and Thailand and Laos to the east and southeast.

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New Haven architect to design Adriaen #39;s Landing science centerA design for a futuristic glass building with a giant plasma video screen landed Cesar Pelli the job as architect for the new science center at Adriaen #39;s Landing.

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Firefox Excites Web Browser WorldMicrosoft breaks its silence on plans for IE, while AOL breathes life into Netscape.

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Knicks Embarrassed in Opener at the GardenBoston smacked its hosts around and pinned a defeat on the Knicks, who absorbed their most lopsided home-opening loss.

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By any means necessaryFOXBORO, Mass. -- For more than a year #39;s worth of NFL Sundays, they #39;ve won games as ugly as a bloody nose or as pretty as Tom Brady #39;s cover-boy looks.

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Banknorth sought other dealsBanknorth Group Inc. solicited bids from several other large banks before deciding that a Canadian bank could acquire a majority stake in the company, chief executive William J. Ryan told analysts yesterday.

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Romania PM, Bucharest Mayor Face Off for Presidency BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and popular Bucharest Mayor Traian Basescu face off in a presidential election runoff on Sunday seen as key for the Balkan country's European Union accession path.

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Plan unveiled to ease Iraq debtGermany 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.

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Russia will continue its nuclear energy cooperation with IranMOSCOW A senior Russian official says his country is going to continue its nuclear energy cooperation with Iran in spite of concern that Tehran could be trying to develop atomic weapons.

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Nader Off Ballot in N.M., Ark., on in Md. (AP)AP - Judges in New Mexico and Arkansas on Monday denied Ralph Nader access to the Nov. 2. ballot in those states, but the independent presidential hopeful won a spot on the ballot in Maryland.

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Sainsbury warning #39;could be followed by another #39;J Sainsbury, the deeply troubled supermarket group, yesterday gave its third profits warning since March, and some analysts fear that a fourth could arrive as early as next Tuesday.

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All Options Open for OPEC Meeting - IranAll options, including cutting quotas, are up for discussion when OPEC ministers meet in Cairo this week to plan their response to a sharp fall in prices

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Symantec to Buy Veritas Software in Deal Worth \$13.5 BillionSymantec, a leader in security software, will acquire Veritas, a maker of data storage programs, to create the world's fourth-largest software company.

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Favourite rewrites historyMAKYBE Diva joined racings immortals with a commanding win in the\$4.6 million Melbourne Cup yesterday. Backed into 5/2 favouritism by a flood of money from around the country, she became the first mare to

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Ruud and Roy SpecialMUCH as Ruud van Nistelrooy (left) enjoys playing in the Champions League, Sir Alex Ferguson enjoys seeing his star striker perform like he did against Sparta Prague.

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UN Envoy Says 10,000 Peacekeepers Needed for Sudan UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations will recommend up to 10,000 peacekeepers for Sudan if Khartoum and southern rebels sign a landmark peace agreement to end a 21-year-old civil war, a senior U.N. envoy said on Tuesday.

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Google Gets IPO Go-AheadAfter rocky road to public offering, search engine proceeds--but what will it do with its windfall?

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Earnhardt turns to backupDARLINGTON, SC - Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive a backup car in Sunday #39;s Southern 500 after damaging his primary car in practice Friday.

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Rouse Malls Boost Buyer's PortfolioGeneral Growth, the nation's second-largest mall operator, last week offered to buy Rouse for \$7.2 billion, a 33 percent premium over Rouse's stock price before the deal was announced. A big reason: Rouse has invested heavily in upscale malls.

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Jeremy Warner #39;s Outlook: Bush bets on twins cancelling each other ...With President George Bush safely back in the White House, and with no need to face the voters again (American presidents are only allowed two terms), is he not duty bound finally to do something about America #39;s terrible twins - a current account deficit

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He's Always Being Hit On10 years ago Craig Newmark started Craigslist for a few friends. Now the site is one of the Web's top portals.

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FCC Crackdown Could SpreadWith more conservatives in power, the Federal Communications Commission may become more forceful about indecency fines. The agency may even try to expand its jurisdiction into cable TV, satellite radio and the internet. By Randy Dotinga.

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Just stop fighting!PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Prime Minister Paul Martin yesterday urged rival groups to disarm and political factions to settle differences so the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere can make use of international aid.

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Australia to Upgrade Embassy Security (AP)AP - Australia's foreign ministry said Wednesday it will boost security spending at its embassies by #36;52 million after a terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia left nine dead earlier this week.

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Tokyo Stocks Slip, Dollar Higher (AP)AP - Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday for the second straight session after new data showed Japan's economy may be headed toward another slowdown. The U.S. dollar edged higher against the Japanese yen.

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One in Four Bird Species May Die Out This CenturyBy the end of the century one in 10 species of birds in the world will be extinct and a further 15 percent will be on the brink of extinction.

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Hostage timetableThursday, Sept 16: Kenneth Bigley and two Americans - Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong - are seized by militants in a dawn raid in the wealthy Al-Mansour district of Baghdad.

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Major Leaguers Take 3-0 Lead in Japan (AP)AP - The Japanese won the pregame home run derby. Then the game started and the major league All-Stars put their bats to work. Back-to-back home runs by Moises Alou and Vernon Wells in the fourth inning and by Johnny Estrada and Brad Wilkerson in the ninth powered the major leaguers past the Japanese stars 7-3 Sunday for a 3-0 lead in the eight-game series.

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Flashes #39; fifth win in a row breaks Creighton #39;s streakKent, OH (U-WIRE) -- Point guard DeAndre Haynes scored 13 points and added 11 assists as Kent State gave Creighton its first loss of the season, 67-58, in Omaha, Neb.

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Ugly victory saves EaglesLANDOVER, Md. -- The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Washington Redskins, 17-14, last night, winning their fifth straight and propelling Andy Reid past Joe Gibbs into first place in winning percentage among active coaches.

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Incendiary device found on Sydney jetSYDNEY - Australia promised swift action to plug gaps in its air security yesterday after an incendiary device was found on a jet operated by domestic airline Virgin Blue.

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Survey: Porn to Boost Wireless Web Services AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Mobile phone users around the world will spend \$1 billion a year on pornography sent to their handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector much as it fueled growth in the fixed-line Internet, a market research firm said.

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Top 10 depressing things about Expos #39; finaleThere are plenty of reports on the final day of the Expos, how the city that no one in the United States felt deserved a team is finally losing it.

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Swedish fashion retailer H and M profits rise in third quarter (AFP)AFP - Swedish fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz posted a rise in profits for the third quarter, saying its price-cut strategy had paid off.

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Got \$190,000? Plan a holiday in spaceRichard Branson reinforced his reputation as an entrepreneurial showman on Monday by announcing a \$100m plan to send tourists into space.

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Musicians Sing Different Tune on File SharingWe know what piracy debaters Lars Ulrich and Chuck D think of file sharing. But aside from the few who speak out publicly, musical artists typically sit out the rhetorical crossfire over copyright protection.

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EU braces for revolution if Turkey joins clubAdmitting mainly Muslim Turkey into the European Union would mark nothing short of a cultural, economic and political revolution for Europe, analysts say.

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Technology ; MPAA launches first lawsuits against movie sharersTechnology News, A trade group representing seven major movie studios filed a first wave of lawsuits against individuals they say are offering pirated copies of films using peer-to-peer file-sharing programs.

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MORE ARRESTS IN CHILD PORN CRACKDOWNThe Australian Federal Police commissioner, Mick Keelty, says more than 500 Australians could be implicated in a child Internet porn network.

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Blunkett quits over visa rowLONDON, DECEMBER 15: Senior British minister David Blunkett resigned on Wednesday, ripping a hole in Prime Minister Tony Blairs team months before an expected general election.

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#39;Halo 2 #39; Has Game Fans Excited quot;San Andreas quot; likely will outsell quot;Halo 2 quot; because there are at least 10 million more PlayStation 2 units sold than Xboxes, which are in about 14 million homes.

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