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Myanmar Prime Minister Behind Attack on Suu Kyi, US Govt SaysMyanmar #39;s new prime minister was involved in a decision to attack an opposition rally last May led by Aung San Suu Kyi, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said, citing reports received by the US at the time.	0
Blood test in Olympic case spotlights a growing field of screening devicesThe blood test that showed evidence of banned transfusions by Olympic cyclist Tyler Hamilton is only one of several next-generation technologies coming to market to combat drugs in sports, athletic officials said yesterday.	2
Bioscrypt shares soar on hopes for new ID productShares of Bioscrypt Inc. (BYT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped 18 percent on Wednesday after it said it had teamed up with IBM (IBM.	2
Reliance Stock Drops as Resignations Stoke Concern on OwnershipShares at Reliance Industries Ltd. fell for a third day after six directors quit at a subsidiary, stoking concern a dispute between the Ambani brothers, who manage India #39;s biggest private company, may disrupt the business.	2
Ahold Reports Weaker-Than-Expected ProfitDutch retailer Ahold NV, recovering from a major accounting scandal, reported a lower-than-expected second-quarter net profit of euro32 million (US\$38.	2
Romanians Have Stark Choice in Election (AP)AP - When Romanians pick a president Sunday, their main choice is between the forces of the past #151; flawed but comfortingly familiar #151; and an inexperienced challenger promising a dynamic, Western-leaning future.	0
European Satellite Enters Lunar OrbitThe first European spacecraft sent to the moon has entered lunar orbit, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on November 16, 2004.	3
Lockout could be NHL #39;s demiseThe National Hockey League went on resuscitation at 12:01 am today, the right time for the fewest people possible to hear any commotion whatsoever, despite a year of blaring sirens beforehand.	1
Big payday for MarketWatch Dow Jones agrees to buy SF financial <b>...</b>MarketWatch Inc., one of San Francisco #39;s surviving Internet companies, hit a notable online payday Monday, as venerable Dow Jones amp; Co.	2
ESPN: Fiesta Bowl turning point for freshman ClarettIn the week leading up to the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, Maurice Clarett was denied the chance to attend a friends funeral in Youngstown.	1
Vivendi, EMI hit by Spitzer probeShares of Vivendi Universal, the owner of Universal Music Group, and Britain #39;s EMI Group each traded down over 2 percent Friday amid a report that New York Attorney General	2
Florida Assistant Arrested on Drug Charges (AP)AP - Florida assistant basketball coach Major Parker has been arrested on charges of selling half a kilogram of cocaine to an undercover officer, a U.S. attorney said Wednesday.	1
Two Back on Earth After Year on Space StationTwo astronauts who spent half a year aboard the International Space Station returned safely on Saturday to the steppes of Kazakhstan in the pre-dawn darkness.	3
India fires nuclear-ready missileINDIA today tested a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead off its eastern coast, defence sources said.	0
Paris Club moves to write off Iraq #39;s debtsThe Paris Club of creditor nations on Saturday discussed a plan to write off about 80 percent of Iraq #39;s debts. According to The AP, US Treasury Secretary John Snow and German Finance Minister Hans Eichel concluded	0
Lenovo buys IBM PC businessIBM, which revolutionised the global computer industry when it launched its first desktop in 1981, has sold its PC business to a Chinese group in a \$1.75bn (900m) deal, it was confirmed today.	2
Young Christian Pastors Fight PornYouth ministers Mike Foster, left, and Craig Gross say they don #39;t want teens to get sucked into the world of online porm. (ABCNEWS.	3
Arafat #39;s widow given medical filesThe widow of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has picked up his medical records from the Paris hospital where he died November 11, and was reviewing the information, her lawyers said.	0
Kildow Continues US Domination in Downhill SkiingLindsey Kildow of the United States won a women #39;s downhill Friday to celebrate the first World Cup victory of her career. With compatriots Bode Miller and	1
Notes: Olerud weighing optionsJohn Olerud isn #39;t sure whether he #39;ll be wearing a Yankees uniform come Opening Day 2005, but the first baseman isn #39;t ruling out that option.	1
Airline Eliminates Check-In HassleAs US Airways (Nasdaq: UAIR) slides back into bankruptcy, it should take a hint from Hawaiian Holdings (AMEX: HA). The company #39;s Hawaiian Airlines subsidiary is also under the	2
Mickey Mouse Makes a DVD PickDisney is lining up behind Sony's new high-definition DVD format while other Hollywood players back the rival Toshiba format. Will the format wars scare consumers away from the next generation of DVD players? <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>	3
Oprah Winfrey #39;s car giveaway entices viewers to Pontiac carsNew York: Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey #39;s latest give away in which she gifted 276 Pontiac cars to the audience,to mark the beginning of season 19 of her show has not only increased traffic on Oprah #39;s official website but has also enticed viewers to	3
Update 1: Circuit City Says Late Holiday Hurt SalesCircuit City Stores Inc. on Tuesday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.9 percent in its latest quarter, but growth was restrained by quot;softer quot; sales in August and because the Labor Day holiday fell out of the period.	2
Praying for Sistani #39;s Good Healthast week, the Iraqi city of Najaf teetered between hopes for a truce and threats of an all-out government assault to rout the rebel Islamic cleric Moktada al-Sadr.	0
Winslow, Two Other Browns Undergo Surgery (Reuters)Reuters - Cleveland Browns tight end\Kellen Winslow, defensive end Courtney Brown and cornerback\Daylon McCutcheon all had surgery Tuesday.	1
WTO Ready for US SanctionsThe World Trade Organization cleared the way on Thursday to impose \$150 million of trade sanctions on the United States, sought by the European Union and others, after lawyers resolved a legal wrangle.	2
American Sprinters Show a Mix of Bluster and SpeedShawn Crawford of the United States left the baseball cap at home and no longer needed the showy sunglasses he wore in Saturday morning #39;s first heat.	1
Thousands riot after Pakistan funeral SIALKOT, Pakistan -- Thousands of minority Shi'ite Muslims rampaged through this eastern Pakistan city for the second straight day yesterday, burning a police station and the mayor's office after a mass funeral for 31 people killed by a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque.	0
Boeing Converts 737 Into BomberThe squat little mainstay of the airline industry will become a fierce weapon for the Navy. The plane's new mission: to patrol the seas for submarines, then blow them to smithereens with bombs and missiles. Chris Genna reports from Seattle.	3
Motorola Plans To Cut 1,000 JobsMotorola Inc. plans to eliminate 1,000 jobs in the spinoff of its semiconductor unit, the company said Tuesday in a filing with government regulators.	2
Genetic Factors Influence Male Homosexuality-Study (Reuters)Reuters - Genetic factors, along with cultural and\early experiences, influence male homosexuality, Italian\scientists said on Wednesday.	3
Milosevic calls leaders to trialEx-Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic asks judges to subpoena world leaders at his trial in The Hague.	0
Villeneuve to test drive for RenaultCBC SPORTS ONLINE - Canada #39;s Jacques Villeneuve is getting back into a Formula One driver #39;s seat. F1 team Renault announced that Villeneuve will test drive at Silverstone this week.	1
Alpharma Starts Generic of Pfizer Drug CHICAGO (Reuters) - A generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> \$3 billion epilepsy treatment Neurontin is set to hit the U.S. market after Alpharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALO.N</A> said on Friday it will sell the cheaper version.	2
Bonds #39; 7th MVP just a walk in the parkBy Barry Bonds #39; own humble assessment, this year #39;s Most Valuable Player vote in the National League could have gone any way, could have gone three ways.	1
Cuban billboards highlight US abusesCuba has erected several huge billboards near the US mission with pictures of abused Iraqi prisoners and American soldiers pointing a rifle at children.	0
Wright says NI must winNorthern Ireland must win in Wales to revive their World Cup hopes according to former goalkeeper Tommy Wright. Saturday #39;s 3-0 defeat at home to Poland was a disastrous start for Lawrie Sanchez #39;s side and	1
GM plans to slash up to 12,000 jobs in EuropeGeneral Motors (GM) plans to announce a massive restructuring Thursday that will eliminate as many as 12,000 jobs in Europe in a move to stem the five-year flow of red ink from its auto operations in the region.	2
Huizenga sells Boca Resorts for \$1.25 billionH. Wayne Huizenga sold Boca Resorts Inc., whose properties include Boca Raton Hotel amp; Club, Hyatt Pier 66 and the Radisson Bahia Mar, to a New York-based private investment group Wednesday for \$1.	2
Iraq denies prisoner release planMARK COLVIN: Meanwhile, the Iraqi Interim Government has denied that it #39;s going to release a top woman germ warfare scientist, Rihab Taha, from jail.	0
Windows piracy must not harm LinuxIn the endless war of words and numbers between Windows and The Rest, Gartner has chipped in with a paradoxical observation. Forty percent of PCs sold with Linux installed are subsequently hosed clean and	3
India Launches First Education Satellite (Reuters)Reuters - India's space agency said it\successfully launched the nation's first satellite for\educational services on Monday, which is expected to boost\distance learning in a country with a huge rural population.	3
IBM mulls sale of PC businessIBM, seeking to exit an industry it helped pioneer two decades ago, hired Merrill Lynch to find a buyer for its personal-computer unit.	2
Ford Hikes Profit View, Cuts Jaguar Jobs DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its earnings outlook on Friday, due to strength from its financial services sector, even as it announced the end of car production at a Jaguar plant in Britain and its withdrawal from Formula One racing.	2
Iraq hostages hopes rise after diplomat freedAn Iranian diplomat taken hostage in Iraq last month has been released by his captors but the fate of at least 11 other foreigners, including Briton Kenneth Bigley threatened with beheading, remains unclear.	0
Japan Raises Defenses on Signs North Korea Plans Missile TestJapan sent two destroyers and a surveillance airplane to the Sea of Japan on Thursday, American and Japanese government officials said, after the United States and Japan detected	0
Pirates ready to deal Kendall to A #39;sPittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly ironed out a trade to send veteran catcher Jason Kendall to the Oakland Athletics for pitchers Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes.	1
Putin under pressure over siegeCalls grow for answers over the school siege in Beslan as Russia holds a second day of official mourning.	0
Beckham Main Worry for ErikssonSven-Goran Eriksson is counting on David Beckham being able to prove his fitness for tomorrows vital World Cup qualifier in Poland despite a rib injury.	1
India, Pak agree on CBMs, differ on J amp;KNew Delhi: Making quot;progress quot; on the composite dialogue process, India and Pakistan agreed on a series of military and other confidence building measures (CBMs) to improve relations but sharply differed on Jammu and Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism	0
Chile Issues Report on Pinochet Torture (AP)AP - Chile took a key step Wednesday toward confronting the grim legacy of abuses under the 1973-90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, completing a lengthy report on torture and political imprisonment with testimonies from some 35,000 victims.	0
Toshiba Develops Dual-Format DVDMemory-Tech and Toshiba today announced that they have jointly developed a dual-layer ROM (read-only) disc that can store content in both the HD DVD and DVD formats.	3
ABA Not Catching OnAn attempt to bring back the American Basketball Association hasn't succeeded, as the league loses teams and changes cities weekly.	1
KU, OU to play in KC in #39;05For more than a month it has been public knowledge that Kansas was considering moving next season #39;s home football game against Oklahoma to Kansas City #39;s Arrowhead Stadium.	1
Analysis: When Fed Says Jump, Investors Ask #39;How High? #39;Ironic thing about the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates -- tighter money puts investors on edge about their financial assets, but	2
China lures Amazon.com, other online e-commerce giantsGoing store-to-store hunting for bargains holds no appeal for Wang Qin, a busy securities industry employee who says he would rather spend his time and energy on work.	3
ASU wins a wild one against UCLATEMPE, Ariz. - Andrew Walter threw for 415 yards and six touchdown passes, two in a wild fourth-quarter rally, to lead No. 21 Arizona State to a 48-42 victory over UCLA on Saturday.	1
Microsoft To Issue Early Warnings For Patch Tuesday (TechWeb)TechWeb - The software maker will provide a summary of planned security bulletins three days in advance.	3
It's a first for WoodsBLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- As for choosing a leadoff man, how did European captain Bernhard Langer come up with Paul Casey to go against Tiger Woods ?	1
Elvstroem all set for race that stops a nationFor 24 sets of horses, trainers, jockeys, strappers and connections, the ultimate Australian sporting prize is within reach today at famous Flemington - the \$4.	1
NOTRE DAME: Monday morning quarterbackKnow the foe: The Irish #39;s season is in danger of turning bad after a 24-23 loss to Boston College on Saturday. They now have two weeks to prepare for a game at No.	1
Macromedia and eBay make the Web business prettierOnline marketplace eBay has helped create hundreds of thousands of small businesses by offering huge audiences, a trusted interface, easy payment options, and even benefits like health insurance.	3
Cricket: Tendulkar fit for TestIndian batting star Sachin Tendulkar is passed fit for the third Test against Australia in Nagpur.	0
Nobels Bring Prestige to Calif. CollegesGOLETA, Calif. - The University of California system is amassing Nobel Prizes at campuses once noted more for beer bashes and odd mascots than academic excellence...	0
Bush Says Social Security Plan Would Reassure MarketsPresident Bush continued to lay the groundwork for a strong effort by the White House to overhaul Social Security.	0
Apple Introduces New iMac(Article Central) At the Apple Expo in Paris this week, Apple Computer Inc. introduced the new iMac, the latest version of the popular consumer desktop computer.	3
Nayan in Palace, describes 26 days in captivityGet INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. THE RETURN to the Philippines on Thursday night of diplomat Angelito Nayan, whom	0
Boeheim waiting to let Edelin practiceSYRACUSE, NY -- The NCAA has granted the waiver petition of Syracuse junior men #39;s basketball player Billy Edelin. He is immediately eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics.	1
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Bush, Kerry spar over drug benefitRepublicans who led chants of quot;flip-flop! quot; at the GOP convention in New York last week say they have new ammunition against presidential candidate John F. Kerry, who is on record as being both for and against a provision prohibiting Medicare from negotiating lower prices with drug companies.	2
UK #39;s Blair Attacks Opponents of Iraq War After Grave FoundUK Prime Minister Tony Blair attacked opponents of his decision to take the nation to war in Iraq, saying allowing Saddam Hussein to remain in power would have risked the murder of more Iraqis.	0
Pier 1 Shares UpHome furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. (PIR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings, but its share price jumped as analysts had feared worse news.	2
Clouds on horizon for low-cost airlinesNEW YORK -- As larger US airlines suffer growing losses, low-cost carriers, previously thought to be invincible, are not far behind, industry experts say, due to soaring jet fuel prices, low air fares, and more competition.	2
Consistent Pampling is trampling the field in the 100th Australian <b>...</b>Australia #39;s Rod Pampling took a four-stroke lead in the 100th Australian Open on Friday, shooting his second straight 4-under 67.	1
Apple Recalls PowerBook BatteriesBoth the CPSC and Apple advised G4 customers affected by the fault to contact Apple immediately. Apple said it has made provision to supply replacement batteries free of charge by arrangement with the battery #39;s South Korean manufacturer, ...	3
Baseball Gives Selig Contract Through 2009PHILADELPHIA - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig received a contract extension through 2009 Thursday as owners praised his 12-year reign, but dissension surfaced among teams in the decision to launch a World Cup tournament. Selig, who has presided over revolutionary changes in the most traditional of major U.S...	0
A Look at U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq (AP)AP - As of Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at least 1,221 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 946 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said as of Friday. The figures include three military civilians.	0
Bell gets unexpected call, scores first NFL touchdownSan Diego - There was not a lot of extra practice time, nor a pep talk from his coaches to let Broncos rookie running back Tatum Bell know he #39;d be such a big part of Denver #39;s game plan Sunday.	1
Entertainment part of Paralympic Games closing ceremony canceledThe organizing committee for 2004 Athens Paralympic Games has decided to cancel the entertainment part of the closing ceremony due to a car accident which killed atleast seven students early Monday morning.	1
NHL players to meet; could #39;cap #39; come into favor?With the NHL lockout now at 48 days, all eyes will focus on Toronto today for the meeting between Players #39; Association executive director Bob Goodenow and player representatives from all 30 teams.	1
Twins clinch AL Central titlecom. Not only did the Twins clinch their third straight American League Central title Monday night, but also did it at a bitter rival #39;s ballpark.	1
World #39;s largest steelmaker formedROTTERDAM - Dutch-Indian steel group Ispat International announced on Monday that it had agreed to merge with Dutch LNM Holdings and US International Steel Group to form the world #39;s largest steelmaker, which would be known as Mittal Steel.	2
Roddick having a real blastFrom his very first service game of this US Open, defending champion Andy Roddick announced that he had his throttle on full power and wasn #39;t going to back off.	1
LATEST FUTURES NEWSOil prices fell 3.5 percent to a three-month low on Tuesday as mild winter weather sapped heating oil demand in the US Northeast. US light crude settled down \$1.52 at \$41.46 a barrel	2
Fast checks of regular fliers extendedThe test program that allows pre-screened travelers to zip through airport security is being extended. The Registered Traveler Program had been scheduled to run for 90 days at each of five big airports.	3
UN Anti-Terror Measures Ineffective -- Experts UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. measures aimed at crippling al Qaeda have had little impact on the threat of terrorism and need to be tightened, a panel of outside experts reported on Thursday.	0
FCC Insulates Web Phone Service from State RuleUS communications regulators on Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp.	2
Russia helps Malaysia develop space industryMoscow, Aug 21 (VNA) - Russian Roskosmos space agency will help Malaysia build a space and satellite controlling centre and will help develop Malaysia #39;s space programme, said Russian Federal Space Agency head Anatoly Perminov while meeting his Malaysian	3
Booker Gives Dolphins Needed Offensive Help (AP)AP - Marty Booker spent Monday meeting new teammates and getting used to his new surroundings.	1
It #39;s back to the future for Mourinho and LarssonThe Champions League group stages will take two of European football #39;s biggest personalities - Jose Mourinho and Henrik Larsson - back to their old stomping grounds quicker than either might have expected.	1
IBM-Lenovo Deal Shows China #39;s Growing MightFor China, the country #39;s biggest computer supplier buying out a unit of IBM is more than just a business deal. Lenovo Group #39;s decision to purchase IBM #39;s PC group for \$1.75 billion could be	2
Holdout offensive tackle signs with RamsThe five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle will get only four days of practice to prepare for the St. Louis Rams #39; opener after signing a one-year contract for \$7.	1
Rebels force Nepal firms to closeOne of Nepal's top hotels and a number of other companies close for business after threats from Maoist rebels.	2
Russia Finds Trace Explosives on 2nd Plane (AP)AP - Russian investigators found explosive residue on the wreckage of the second of two airliners that crashed minutes apart, a security spokesman said Saturday, adding to evidence that terrorists breached security at one of the country's most up-to-date airports.	0
Vana remains in huntFrank Vana Jr. is the lone remaining Massachusetts entry in the US Amateur Championship after three days of play at a demanding Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.	1
Advancing forces meet sporadic resistanceFALLUJAH, Iraq -- US and Iraqi forces, facing sporadic but stiff resistance, advanced into the heart of Fallujah yesterday on the second day of a major offensive to wrest control of the insurgent stronghold.	0
MyDoom Virus Writing Not a Resume Builder quot;There #39;s no way anyone would hire them to fight viruses, quot; said Sophos security analyst Gregg Mastoras. quot;For one, no security firm could maintain its reputation by employing hackers.	3
Oracle moves to quarterly patch release scheduleOracle today announced that it is moving to a quarterly patch release schedule, even as the company faces criticism from analyst firm Gartner Inc. for its handling of a recent critical security fix.	3
Genelabs plunges on failed studyBOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Genelabs Technologies Inc. plummeted early Tuesday after the biotechnology firm announced that its lupus drug Prestara has proven ineffective in a Phase III clinical study.	2

Myanmar Prime Minister Behind Attack on Suu Kyi, US Govt SaysMyanmar #39;s new prime minister was involved in a decision to attack an opposition rally last May led by Aung San Suu Kyi, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said, citing reports received by the US at the time.

0

Blood test in Olympic case spotlights a growing field of screening devicesThe blood test that showed evidence of banned transfusions by Olympic cyclist Tyler Hamilton is only one of several next-generation technologies coming to market to combat drugs in sports, athletic officials said yesterday.

2

Bioscrypt shares soar on hopes for new ID productShares of Bioscrypt Inc. (BYT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped 18 percent on Wednesday after it said it had teamed up with IBM (IBM.

2

Reliance Stock Drops as Resignations Stoke Concern on OwnershipShares at Reliance Industries Ltd. fell for a third day after six directors quit at a subsidiary, stoking concern a dispute between the Ambani brothers, who manage India #39;s biggest private company, may disrupt the business.

2

Ahold Reports Weaker-Than-Expected ProfitDutch retailer Ahold NV, recovering from a major accounting scandal, reported a lower-than-expected second-quarter net profit of euro32 million (US\$38.

2

Romanians Have Stark Choice in Election (AP)AP - When Romanians pick a president Sunday, their main choice is between the forces of the past #151; flawed but comfortingly familiar #151; and an inexperienced challenger promising a dynamic, Western-leaning future.

0

European Satellite Enters Lunar OrbitThe first European spacecraft sent to the moon has entered lunar orbit, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on November 16, 2004.

3

Lockout could be NHL #39;s demiseThe National Hockey League went on resuscitation at 12:01 am today, the right time for the fewest people possible to hear any commotion whatsoever, despite a year of blaring sirens beforehand.

1

Big payday for MarketWatch Dow Jones agrees to buy SF financial ...MarketWatch Inc., one of San Francisco #39;s surviving Internet companies, hit a notable online payday Monday, as venerable Dow Jones amp; Co.

2

ESPN: Fiesta Bowl turning point for freshman ClarettIn the week leading up to the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, Maurice Clarett was denied the chance to attend a friends funeral in Youngstown.

1

Vivendi, EMI hit by Spitzer probeShares of Vivendi Universal, the owner of Universal Music Group, and Britain #39;s EMI Group each traded down over 2 percent Friday amid a report that New York Attorney General

2

Florida Assistant Arrested on Drug Charges (AP)AP - Florida assistant basketball coach Major Parker has been arrested on charges of selling half a kilogram of cocaine to an undercover officer, a U.S. attorney said Wednesday.

1

Two Back on Earth After Year on Space StationTwo astronauts who spent half a year aboard the International Space Station returned safely on Saturday to the steppes of Kazakhstan in the pre-dawn darkness.

3

India fires nuclear-ready missileINDIA today tested a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead off its eastern coast, defence sources said.

0

Paris Club moves to write off Iraq #39;s debtsThe Paris Club of creditor nations on Saturday discussed a plan to write off about 80 percent of Iraq #39;s debts. According to The AP, US Treasury Secretary John Snow and German Finance Minister Hans Eichel concluded

0

Lenovo buys IBM PC businessIBM, which revolutionised the global computer industry when it launched its first desktop in 1981, has sold its PC business to a Chinese group in a \$1.75bn (900m) deal, it was confirmed today.

2

Young Christian Pastors Fight PornYouth ministers Mike Foster, left, and Craig Gross say they don #39;t want teens to get sucked into the world of online porm. (ABCNEWS.

3

Arafat #39;s widow given medical filesThe widow of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has picked up his medical records from the Paris hospital where he died November 11, and was reviewing the information, her lawyers said.

0

Kildow Continues US Domination in Downhill SkiingLindsey Kildow of the United States won a women #39;s downhill Friday to celebrate the first World Cup victory of her career. With compatriots Bode Miller and

1

Notes: Olerud weighing optionsJohn Olerud isn #39;t sure whether he #39;ll be wearing a Yankees uniform come Opening Day 2005, but the first baseman isn #39;t ruling out that option.

1

Airline Eliminates Check-In HassleAs US Airways (Nasdaq: UAIR) slides back into bankruptcy, it should take a hint from Hawaiian Holdings (AMEX: HA). The company #39;s Hawaiian Airlines subsidiary is also under the

2

Mickey Mouse Makes a DVD PickDisney is lining up behind Sony's new high-definition DVD format while other Hollywood players back the rival Toshiba format. Will the format wars scare consumers away from the next generation of DVD players? -washingtonpost.com

3

Oprah Winfrey #39;s car giveaway entices viewers to Pontiac carsNew York: Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey #39;s latest give away in which she gifted 276 Pontiac cars to the audience,to mark the beginning of season 19 of her show has not only increased traffic on Oprah #39;s official website but has also enticed viewers to

3

Update 1: Circuit City Says Late Holiday Hurt SalesCircuit City Stores Inc. on Tuesday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.9 percent in its latest quarter, but growth was restrained by quot;softer quot; sales in August and because the Labor Day holiday fell out of the period.

2

Praying for Sistani #39;s Good Healthast week, the Iraqi city of Najaf teetered between hopes for a truce and threats of an all-out government assault to rout the rebel Islamic cleric Moktada al-Sadr.

0

Winslow, Two Other Browns Undergo Surgery (Reuters)Reuters - Cleveland Browns tight end\Kellen Winslow, defensive end Courtney Brown and cornerback\Daylon McCutcheon all had surgery Tuesday.

1

WTO Ready for US SanctionsThe World Trade Organization cleared the way on Thursday to impose \$150 million of trade sanctions on the United States, sought by the European Union and others, after lawyers resolved a legal wrangle.

2

American Sprinters Show a Mix of Bluster and SpeedShawn Crawford of the United States left the baseball cap at home and no longer needed the showy sunglasses he wore in Saturday morning #39;s first heat.

1

Thousands riot after Pakistan funeral SIALKOT, Pakistan -- Thousands of minority Shi'ite Muslims rampaged through this eastern Pakistan city for the second straight day yesterday, burning a police station and the mayor's office after a mass funeral for 31 people killed by a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque.

0

Boeing Converts 737 Into BomberThe squat little mainstay of the airline industry will become a fierce weapon for the Navy. The plane's new mission: to patrol the seas for submarines, then blow them to smithereens with bombs and missiles. Chris Genna reports from Seattle.

3

Motorola Plans To Cut 1,000 JobsMotorola Inc. plans to eliminate 1,000 jobs in the spinoff of its semiconductor unit, the company said Tuesday in a filing with government regulators.

2

Genetic Factors Influence Male Homosexuality-Study (Reuters)Reuters - Genetic factors, along with cultural and\early experiences, influence male homosexuality, Italian\scientists said on Wednesday.

3

Milosevic calls leaders to trialEx-Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic asks judges to subpoena world leaders at his trial in The Hague.

0

Villeneuve to test drive for RenaultCBC SPORTS ONLINE - Canada #39;s Jacques Villeneuve is getting back into a Formula One driver #39;s seat. F1 team Renault announced that Villeneuve will test drive at Silverstone this week.

1

Alpharma Starts Generic of Pfizer Drug CHICAGO (Reuters) - A generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=PFE.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">PFE.N</A> \$3 billion epilepsy treatment Neurontin is set to hit the U.S. market after Alpharma Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ALO.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ALO.N</A> said on Friday it will sell the cheaper version.

2

Bonds #39; 7th MVP just a walk in the parkBy Barry Bonds #39; own humble assessment, this year #39;s Most Valuable Player vote in the National League could have gone any way, could have gone three ways.

1

Cuban billboards highlight US abusesCuba has erected several huge billboards near the US mission with pictures of abused Iraqi prisoners and American soldiers pointing a rifle at children.

0

Wright says NI must winNorthern Ireland must win in Wales to revive their World Cup hopes according to former goalkeeper Tommy Wright. Saturday #39;s 3-0 defeat at home to Poland was a disastrous start for Lawrie Sanchez #39;s side and

1

GM plans to slash up to 12,000 jobs in EuropeGeneral Motors (GM) plans to announce a massive restructuring Thursday that will eliminate as many as 12,000 jobs in Europe in a move to stem the five-year flow of red ink from its auto operations in the region.

2

Huizenga sells Boca Resorts for \$1.25 billionH. Wayne Huizenga sold Boca Resorts Inc., whose properties include Boca Raton Hotel amp; Club, Hyatt Pier 66 and the Radisson Bahia Mar, to a New York-based private investment group Wednesday for \$1.

2

Iraq denies prisoner release planMARK COLVIN: Meanwhile, the Iraqi Interim Government has denied that it #39;s going to release a top woman germ warfare scientist, Rihab Taha, from jail.

0

Windows piracy must not harm LinuxIn the endless war of words and numbers between Windows and The Rest, Gartner has chipped in with a paradoxical observation. Forty percent of PCs sold with Linux installed are subsequently hosed clean and

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India Launches First Education Satellite (Reuters)Reuters - India's space agency said it\successfully launched the nation's first satellite for\educational services on Monday, which is expected to boost\distance learning in a country with a huge rural population.

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IBM mulls sale of PC businessIBM, seeking to exit an industry it helped pioneer two decades ago, hired Merrill Lynch to find a buyer for its personal-computer unit.

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Ford Hikes Profit View, Cuts Jaguar Jobs DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=F.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">F.N</A> raised its earnings outlook on Friday, due to strength from its financial services sector, even as it announced the end of car production at a Jaguar plant in Britain and its withdrawal from Formula One racing.

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Iraq hostages hopes rise after diplomat freedAn Iranian diplomat taken hostage in Iraq last month has been released by his captors but the fate of at least 11 other foreigners, including Briton Kenneth Bigley threatened with beheading, remains unclear.

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Japan Raises Defenses on Signs North Korea Plans Missile TestJapan sent two destroyers and a surveillance airplane to the Sea of Japan on Thursday, American and Japanese government officials said, after the United States and Japan detected

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Pirates ready to deal Kendall to A #39;sPittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly ironed out a trade to send veteran catcher Jason Kendall to the Oakland Athletics for pitchers Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes.

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Putin under pressure over siegeCalls grow for answers over the school siege in Beslan as Russia holds a second day of official mourning.

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Beckham Main Worry for ErikssonSven-Goran Eriksson is counting on David Beckham being able to prove his fitness for tomorrows vital World Cup qualifier in Poland despite a rib injury.

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India, Pak agree on CBMs, differ on J amp;KNew Delhi: Making quot;progress quot; on the composite dialogue process, India and Pakistan agreed on a series of military and other confidence building measures (CBMs) to improve relations but sharply differed on Jammu and Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism

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Chile Issues Report on Pinochet Torture (AP)AP - Chile took a key step Wednesday toward confronting the grim legacy of abuses under the 1973-90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, completing a lengthy report on torture and political imprisonment with testimonies from some 35,000 victims.

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Toshiba Develops Dual-Format DVDMemory-Tech and Toshiba today announced that they have jointly developed a dual-layer ROM (read-only) disc that can store content in both the HD DVD and DVD formats.

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ABA Not Catching OnAn attempt to bring back the American Basketball Association hasn't succeeded, as the league loses teams and changes cities weekly.

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KU, OU to play in KC in #39;05For more than a month it has been public knowledge that Kansas was considering moving next season #39;s home football game against Oklahoma to Kansas City #39;s Arrowhead Stadium.

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Analysis: When Fed Says Jump, Investors Ask #39;How High? #39;Ironic thing about the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates -- tighter money puts investors on edge about their financial assets, but

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China lures Amazon.com, other online e-commerce giantsGoing store-to-store hunting for bargains holds no appeal for Wang Qin, a busy securities industry employee who says he would rather spend his time and energy on work.

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ASU wins a wild one against UCLATEMPE, Ariz. - Andrew Walter threw for 415 yards and six touchdown passes, two in a wild fourth-quarter rally, to lead No. 21 Arizona State to a 48-42 victory over UCLA on Saturday.

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Microsoft To Issue Early Warnings For Patch Tuesday (TechWeb)TechWeb - The software maker will provide a summary of planned security bulletins three days in advance.

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It's a first for WoodsBLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- As for choosing a leadoff man, how did European captain Bernhard Langer come up with Paul Casey to go against Tiger Woods ?

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Elvstroem all set for race that stops a nationFor 24 sets of horses, trainers, jockeys, strappers and connections, the ultimate Australian sporting prize is within reach today at famous Flemington - the \$4.

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NOTRE DAME: Monday morning quarterbackKnow the foe: The Irish #39;s season is in danger of turning bad after a 24-23 loss to Boston College on Saturday. They now have two weeks to prepare for a game at No.

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Macromedia and eBay make the Web business prettierOnline marketplace eBay has helped create hundreds of thousands of small businesses by offering huge audiences, a trusted interface, easy payment options, and even benefits like health insurance.

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Cricket: Tendulkar fit for TestIndian batting star Sachin Tendulkar is passed fit for the third Test against Australia in Nagpur.

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Nobels Bring Prestige to Calif. CollegesGOLETA, Calif. - The University of California system is amassing Nobel Prizes at campuses once noted more for beer bashes and odd mascots than academic excellence...

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Bush Says Social Security Plan Would Reassure MarketsPresident Bush continued to lay the groundwork for a strong effort by the White House to overhaul Social Security.

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Apple Introduces New iMac(Article Central) At the Apple Expo in Paris this week, Apple Computer Inc. introduced the new iMac, the latest version of the popular consumer desktop computer.

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Nayan in Palace, describes 26 days in captivityGet INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. THE RETURN to the Philippines on Thursday night of diplomat Angelito Nayan, whom

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Boeheim waiting to let Edelin practiceSYRACUSE, NY -- The NCAA has granted the waiver petition of Syracuse junior men #39;s basketball player Billy Edelin. He is immediately eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics.

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Bush, Kerry spar over drug benefitRepublicans who led chants of quot;flip-flop! quot; at the GOP convention in New York last week say they have new ammunition against presidential candidate John F. Kerry, who is on record as being both for and against a provision prohibiting Medicare from negotiating lower prices with drug companies.

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UK #39;s Blair Attacks Opponents of Iraq War After Grave FoundUK Prime Minister Tony Blair attacked opponents of his decision to take the nation to war in Iraq, saying allowing Saddam Hussein to remain in power would have risked the murder of more Iraqis.

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Pier 1 Shares UpHome furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. (PIR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings, but its share price jumped as analysts had feared worse news.

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Clouds on horizon for low-cost airlinesNEW YORK -- As larger US airlines suffer growing losses, low-cost carriers, previously thought to be invincible, are not far behind, industry experts say, due to soaring jet fuel prices, low air fares, and more competition.

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Consistent Pampling is trampling the field in the 100th Australian ...Australia #39;s Rod Pampling took a four-stroke lead in the 100th Australian Open on Friday, shooting his second straight 4-under 67.

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Apple Recalls PowerBook BatteriesBoth the CPSC and Apple advised G4 customers affected by the fault to contact Apple immediately. Apple said it has made provision to supply replacement batteries free of charge by arrangement with the battery #39;s South Korean manufacturer, ...

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Baseball Gives Selig Contract Through 2009PHILADELPHIA - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig received a contract extension through 2009 Thursday as owners praised his 12-year reign, but dissension surfaced among teams in the decision to launch a World Cup tournament. Selig, who has presided over revolutionary changes in the most traditional of major U.S...

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A Look at U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq (AP)AP - As of Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at least 1,221 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 946 died as a result of hostile action, the Defense Department said as of Friday. The figures include three military civilians.

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Bell gets unexpected call, scores first NFL touchdownSan Diego - There was not a lot of extra practice time, nor a pep talk from his coaches to let Broncos rookie running back Tatum Bell know he #39;d be such a big part of Denver #39;s game plan Sunday.

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Entertainment part of Paralympic Games closing ceremony canceledThe organizing committee for 2004 Athens Paralympic Games has decided to cancel the entertainment part of the closing ceremony due to a car accident which killed atleast seven students early Monday morning.

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NHL players to meet; could #39;cap #39; come into favor?With the NHL lockout now at 48 days, all eyes will focus on Toronto today for the meeting between Players #39; Association executive director Bob Goodenow and player representatives from all 30 teams.

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Twins clinch AL Central titlecom. Not only did the Twins clinch their third straight American League Central title Monday night, but also did it at a bitter rival #39;s ballpark.

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World #39;s largest steelmaker formedROTTERDAM - Dutch-Indian steel group Ispat International announced on Monday that it had agreed to merge with Dutch LNM Holdings and US International Steel Group to form the world #39;s largest steelmaker, which would be known as Mittal Steel.

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Roddick having a real blastFrom his very first service game of this US Open, defending champion Andy Roddick announced that he had his throttle on full power and wasn #39;t going to back off.

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LATEST FUTURES NEWSOil prices fell 3.5 percent to a three-month low on Tuesday as mild winter weather sapped heating oil demand in the US Northeast. US light crude settled down \$1.52 at \$41.46 a barrel

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Fast checks of regular fliers extendedThe test program that allows pre-screened travelers to zip through airport security is being extended. The Registered Traveler Program had been scheduled to run for 90 days at each of five big airports.

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UN Anti-Terror Measures Ineffective -- Experts UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. measures aimed at crippling al Qaeda have had little impact on the threat of terrorism and need to be tightened, a panel of outside experts reported on Thursday.

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FCC Insulates Web Phone Service from State RuleUS communications regulators on Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp.

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Russia helps Malaysia develop space industryMoscow, Aug 21 (VNA) - Russian Roskosmos space agency will help Malaysia build a space and satellite controlling centre and will help develop Malaysia #39;s space programme, said Russian Federal Space Agency head Anatoly Perminov while meeting his Malaysian

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Booker Gives Dolphins Needed Offensive Help (AP)AP - Marty Booker spent Monday meeting new teammates and getting used to his new surroundings.

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It #39;s back to the future for Mourinho and LarssonThe Champions League group stages will take two of European football #39;s biggest personalities - Jose Mourinho and Henrik Larsson - back to their old stomping grounds quicker than either might have expected.

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IBM-Lenovo Deal Shows China #39;s Growing MightFor China, the country #39;s biggest computer supplier buying out a unit of IBM is more than just a business deal. Lenovo Group #39;s decision to purchase IBM #39;s PC group for \$1.75 billion could be

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Holdout offensive tackle signs with RamsThe five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle will get only four days of practice to prepare for the St. Louis Rams #39; opener after signing a one-year contract for \$7.

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Rebels force Nepal firms to closeOne of Nepal's top hotels and a number of other companies close for business after threats from Maoist rebels.

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Russia Finds Trace Explosives on 2nd Plane (AP)AP - Russian investigators found explosive residue on the wreckage of the second of two airliners that crashed minutes apart, a security spokesman said Saturday, adding to evidence that terrorists breached security at one of the country's most up-to-date airports.

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Vana remains in huntFrank Vana Jr. is the lone remaining Massachusetts entry in the US Amateur Championship after three days of play at a demanding Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

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Advancing forces meet sporadic resistanceFALLUJAH, Iraq -- US and Iraqi forces, facing sporadic but stiff resistance, advanced into the heart of Fallujah yesterday on the second day of a major offensive to wrest control of the insurgent stronghold.

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MyDoom Virus Writing Not a Resume Builder quot;There #39;s no way anyone would hire them to fight viruses, quot; said Sophos security analyst Gregg Mastoras. quot;For one, no security firm could maintain its reputation by employing hackers.

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Oracle moves to quarterly patch release scheduleOracle today announced that it is moving to a quarterly patch release schedule, even as the company faces criticism from analyst firm Gartner Inc. for its handling of a recent critical security fix.

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Genelabs plunges on failed studyBOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Genelabs Technologies Inc. plummeted early Tuesday after the biotechnology firm announced that its lupus drug Prestara has proven ineffective in a Phase III clinical study.

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