On July 10 , a team of 32 Singaporean police officers was sent to Baghdad .

In July 32 Singaporean police officers were sent to Baghdad to help train Iraqi police forces and returned home last month .


Shares of the company , the second-largest U.S. coal producer behind Peabody Energy Corp. BTU.N , were up more than 3 percent in afternoon trade .

Shares of the company , the second-largest U.S. coal producer behind Peabody Energy Corp. ( BTU ) , were up more than 3 percent at midday .


Under the plan being announced Wednesday in Washington , GM will provide Dow manufacturing plants with trucks containing fuel cell conversion equipment .

Under the plan , which GM and Dow were to announce Wednesday in Washington , GM will provide Dow manufacturing plants with trucks containing fuel cell conversion equipment .


The American Film Institute recently named her the top female screen legend .

In 1999 the American Film Institute named Hepburn as the 20th century 's greatest screen actress .


That story also named archbishops Harry J. Flynn , of Minneapolis-St . Paul , and Edwin F. O 'Brien , of the Military Services , as possible candidates .

They include two sitting archbishops , Harry J. Flynn of Minneapolis-St . Paul and Edwin F. O 'Brien of the Military Services , head of all US military chaplains .


A demolitions expert for JI , al-Ghozi was arrested in Manila in January 2002 .

Al-Ghozi was arrested in Manila in January 2002 while on a mission to buy explosives for bombing targets in Singapore .


But Abraham said changes in air-pollution rules would be up to the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) .

Changes in air pollution rules would be up to the Environmental Protection Agency .


Rumours swirled among market participants that Japan may have intervened overnight when the yen appreciated to 116 per dollar .

Rumours swirled among market participants that Japan may have stepped in overnight and in Tokyo on Friday .


Ontario Premier Ernie Eves appointed a judge on Tuesday to hold an independent investigation into how the province has handled SARS .

Ontario Premier Ernie Eves announced yesterday that a former judge would conduct an independent investigation of how the province and city handled SARS .


" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said .

" Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president .


Boeing 's board is also expected to decide at its December meeting whether to offer the airplane for sale to airlines .

It is widely expected to give Bair formal approval to offer the plane for sale to airlines .


Bo Hitchcock , Levin 's attorney , declined to comment Friday .

Hitchcock has declined to comment on the case , as has Levin .


They face charges of robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer .

All five suspects were charged with robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer .


He also said the academy will get its own internal report next week detailing how serious the problem remains .

The academy will get its own internal report next week and it will be made public , Rosa said .


Nissan North America announced yesterday that it will spend $ 250 million to expand its Smyrna assembly plant to bring production of the Pathfinder sport utility vehicle to Tennessee .

Nissan North America Inc. said Wednesday it was moving production of the Pathfinder sport utility vehicle to Tennessee , adding 800 jobs .


" Kahuku Ranch has world - class qualities - tremendous resources , tremendous beauty and tremendous value to global biodiversity . "

" Kahuku Ranch has world-class qualities — tremendous resources , tremendous beauty and tremendous value to global biodiversity , " he said .


Southwest said it had already inspected its fleet of 385 aircraft and found no additional suspicious items .

Southwest said it completed inspections of its entire fleet of 385 aircraft and found no additional items .


" It ends tonight , " a grim Keanu Reeves announces , in the trailer for The Matrix Revolutions .

Keanu Reeves and Hugo Weaving in a scene from the motion picture The Matrix Revolutions .


His daughter , Nina Axelrod , told The Associated Press that he died in his sleep , apparently of heart failure .

Axelrod died in his sleep of heart failure , said his daughter , Nina Axelrod .


Media moguls jostled for position as the deadline for bids for Vivendi Universal 's U.S. entertainment empire neared on Monday in an auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .

Media giant Vivendi Universal has given itself two weeks to sift through offers for its U.S. entertainment empire in a multi-billion dollar auction of some of Hollywood 's best-known assets .


Stewart said she intends to declare her innocence and proceed to trial if she is indicted , her lawyer said in a statement .

Stewart intends to declare her innocence if indicted and proceed to trial , her lawyer said .


" Three Weeks in October " goes on sale Monday , nearly a year after the Washington , D.C.-area sniper shootings started .

Moose 's book goes on sale Monday , nearly a year after the sniper shootings started in the Washington area .


Klitschko said : " I 'm excited to box in Los Angeles first and then against Lennox Lewis .

" I am excited to be fighting in Los Angeles and on HBO , " Klitschko said .


Several police officers were also said to be seriously hurt .

Three other police officers were among five people who were seriously injured .


The SIA says the DRAM market is expected to grow 2.9 percent to $ 15.7 billion in 2003 and 43 percent to $ 22.5 billion in 2004 .

The Americas market will decline 2.1 percent to $ 30.6 billion in 2003 , and then grow 15.7 percent to $ 35.4 billion in 2004 .


He said the Senate has confirmed 124 judicial nominees since Bush took office and " I don 't see much broken . "

Mr. Daschle said the Senate had confirmed 124 judicial nominees since Mr. Bush took office .


The 60-year-old millionaire hugged his attorneys , saying : " Thank you so much . "

Moments later , he hugged his defense lawyers , softly saying , " Thank you , so much . "


The report cites the marriage of the alleged operational commander of the Bali bombings , Mukhlas , to Farida , a " highly cosmopolitan and well-educated young woman " .

The report cites the marriage of the alleged operational commander of the Bali bombings , Mukhlas , as an example of how JI uses marriage to grow .


This deterioration of security compounds when nearly all computers rely on a single operating system subject to the same vulnerabilities the world over , " Geer added .

" The deterioration of security compounds when nearly all computers rely on a single operating system subject to the same vulnerabilities the world over . "


Last month , 62 Spanish peacekeepers died when their plane crashed in Turkey as they were returning home .

In another disaster , 62 Spanish peacekeepers were killed May 26 when their plane crashed in Turkey on their way home .


Its legal representatives began meeting with plaintiffs ' attorneys last week to discuss a settlement .

Attorneys for both the archdiocese and the plaintiffs began meeting last week to reach the out-of-court settlement .


Quattrone is accused of obstructing justice by helping to encourage co-workers in an e-mail to destroy files on lucrative investment banking deals .

Quattrone is accused of attempting to obstruct justice by endorsing that e-mail , which encouraged co-workers to destroy files on profitable investment banking deals .


Of 456 women who had experienced stress , 24 ( 5.3 % ) had developed breast cancer .

Of the unstressed women , 23 developed breast cancer and 871 did not .


Werdegar also said Intel 's servers were not harmed by the computer messages and the thousands of recipients were able to request that the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .

She also noted that Intel 's servers were not harmed and that the thousands of Hamidi e-mail recipients were able to request that the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .


If the subsidies are not repealed , the European Union is threatening trade sanctions against the United States .

The European Union is threatening trade sanctions unless the subsidies are repealed .


If the extra equity for the project cannot be found , AustMag directors will have to abandon the project in order to avoid trading while the company is insolvent .

If the extra equity for the project cannot be found , AMC directors will have to abandon it to avoid trading while AMC is insolvent .


Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a feature in instant messaging that alerts a user when the person they are communicating with is inputting a message .

Microsoft has been awarded a patent on a popular instant-messaging feature that shows users when the person on the other end of the conversation is typing a message .


Prosecutors said the investment was a breach of duty and resulted in the pension fund immediately losing $ 1 million .

The indictment says the investment was a breach of fiduciary duties and resulted in the state pension fund immediately losing $ 1 million .


Taiwan reported 18 additional cases giving it a total of 149 cases and 13 deaths .

On Thursday , Taiwan reported 131 suspected cases of the disease -- up 11 cases from a day earlier .


Nonetheless , the economy " has yet to exhibit sustainable growth . "

But the economy hasn 't shown signs of sustainable growth .


Santa Clara-based Intel had sought the injunction , arguing that Hamidi was trespassing on its computer servers just as though he were intruding on private property .

A lower court had considered Hamidi to be trespassing on the Santa Clara-based chipmaker 's servers , just as if somebody were squatting on a piece of physical private property .


Microsoft said Friday that it is halting development of future Macintosh versions of its Internet Explorer browser , citing competition from Apple Computer 's Safari browser .

Microsoft will stop developing versions of its Internet Explorer browser software for Macintosh computers , saying that Apple 's Safari is now all that Apple needs .


" The only thing that I know for certain is that these are bad people , " Bush told a joint news conference with Blair .

But he added : " The only thing I know for certain is that these are bad people . "


New cases of SARS might continue to appear , the authors write ominously , " until the stratospheric supply of the causative agent becomes exhausted . "

New cases might continue to appear until the stratospheric supply of the causative agent becomes exhausted , they said .


Such a letter indicates the government intends to pursue an indictment and believes it has substantial evidence to support an indictment , the company said .

The Kenilworth-based company said it believes the letter shows that the government plans to pursue a criminal indictment and likely has substantial evidence supporting an indictment .


Furthermore , with the target fed funds rate at 1 percent , " substantial further conventional easings could be implemented if the FOMC judged such policy actions warranted . "

" Furthermore , with the target funds rate at 1 per cent , substantial further conventional easings could be implemented if the FOMC judged such policy actions warranted , " he said .


The Communicator can also consolidate e-mail from multiple screen names and other POP and IMAP accounts into a single application .

AOL Communicator can consolidate e-mail from multiple AOL screen names , as well as from other POP and IMAP-based e-mail accounts .


It would remove $ 55 billion in tax subsidies for exporters , which are illegal under international trade law , in exchange for new tax breaks .

In exchange for new tax breaks , it would remove $ 55 billion of tax subsidies for exporters that are illegal under international trade law .


" This is a cloud hanging over their credibility , their word , " said Hagel .

" This is a cloud hanging over their credibility , their word , " Hagel said on ABC 's " This Week . "


Workers ' taxable income then is reduced by that amount .

The worker 's taxable income is reduced by that amount , saving money at tax time .


He transferred another 10 million shares to a charitable trust and these shares were also liquidated .

A further 10 million shares were transferred to a charitable trust , after which they were also sold .


" Although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , the prospect for external demand for UK output is weaker than previously expected . "

He continued , " although the preconditions for recovery remain in place , " prospects for British exports were " weaker than previously expected . "


The outbreak was especially intense in Colorado , where within the past month more than 6,300 people have been infected and at least six have died .

The outbreak was particularly intense in Colorado , where more than 6,300 people have been infected and at least six have died in the past month .


The ministers also intend to initiate plans for a national centre for disease control .

The health ministers also announced plans for healthy living and tobacco control strategies .


Taiwan ranked No. 3 in the world behind China and Hong Kong for SARS deaths and cases .

Taiwan ranked No. 3 on the global list for deaths and cases , behind China and Hong Kong .


She noted some fast-food chains , including McDonald 's , already display calorie information in their stores or on their Web sites .

She said some fast-food chains already display calorie information about their meals on their Web sites .


His wife , who he married in a first ever space wedding by a space phone during his lengthy mission , waited in Moscow .

His wife Yekaterina Dmitriyeva , whom he married in a first ever space wedding by a space phone during his daunting mission , was waiting for him in Moscow .


Not only had Bashir given his blessing but he had asked " that we hit the target well " , Mr Bafana said .

Not only giving his blessing but he asked that we hit the target well . "


Metropolitan Ambulance spokesman James Howe said five people were taken to hospital and three were treated at the scene after yesterday 's incident .

Spokesman James Howe said five children aged between 4 and 17 were taken to hospital with neck and chest injuries , while three others were treated at the scene .


Farmland Foods President George Richter said , " With Smithfield 's support and leadership , Farmland Foods will succeed and continue to sustain the Midwestern communities which depend on it . "

With Smithfields leadership , Farmland Foods will succeed and continue to sustain the Midwestern communities which depend on it .


The panel ordered the Commerce Department to issue revised figures for the duties within 60 days .

It called on the Commerce Department to respond within 60 days .


Kenneth " Supreme " McGriff was sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon at a firing range in Maryland .

Kenneth " Supreme " McGriff was sentenced to 37 months by U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon at a Maryland firing range .


A beauty contest to be held in Italy next week may be the first for pixel-perfect pin-ups .

A new beauty contest kicking off in Italy next week will give pixel-perfect pin-ups the chance to steal sultry Sophia 's sex-symbol status .


Protesters had been calling for an end to the country 's hard-line establishment and for supreme leader Khamenei 's death .

The protesters denounced the country 's supreme leader , hard-liner Ayatollah Ali Khamenei .


A number of conflicting standards and media formats exist today making the digital home complex to set-up and manage .

However , the group points to a number of conflicting standards and media formats .


Some 175 million shares traded on the Big Board , a 7 percent increase from the same time a week ago .

Some 1.6 billion shares traded on the Big Board , a 17 percent increase over the three-month daily average .


The government defeated the rebel motion by 297 votes to 117 in the 659-seat House of Commons .

It was defeated by 297 votes to 117 , a Government majority of 180 .


Peter Smith , a planetary scientist at the University of Arizona , leads the $ 325 million Phoenix mission .

TEGA is the product of University of Arizona planetary scientist William Boynton , co-investigator on the Phoenix mission .


The new Army Commander is the Masaka Armoured Brigade commanding officer , Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima who is now promoted to major general .

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima to Major General and named him Army Commander .


The final will be at the new Home Depot Center in Carson on Oct. 12 .

Williams recently toured the new soccer-specific Home Depot Center in Carson , Calif .


In morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange , Coca-Cola shares were down 34 cents at $ 43.67 .

Coca-Cola 's shares were steady in late morning trading in New York , down just 13 cents to $ 43.88 .


The study found that only about one-third of parents of sexually experienced 14-year-olds knew their children were having sex .

Only about one-third of parents of sexually experienced 14-year-olds know that their child has had sex , " the report says .


WorldCom 's financial troubles came to light last year and the company subsequently filed for bankruptcy in July , 2002 .

WorldCom 's problems came to light last year , and the company filed for the largest bankruptcy in US history in July 2002 , citing massive accounting irregularities .


Mr. Bush said he was taking the action in response to Hamas 's claim of responsibility for the bus bombing in Israel on Tuesday that killed 20 people .

Bush said in a statement that he ordered the U.S. Treasury Department to act following Tuesday 's suicide bombing attack in Jerusalem , which killed 20 people .


Had the creditors turned down the bailout plan , LG Group might have been forced to close down its credit card business .

If the creditors turn down the bailout plan , LG Group may have to closedown its card business .


On Monday , the Dow declined 5.25 , or 0.1 percent , at 8,983.80 , having shed 2.3 percent last week .

In early trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 39.94 , or 0.4 percent , at 8,945.50 , having slipped 3.61 points Monday .


The vulnerability affects NT 4.0 , NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition , Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 .

They said it affects all default installations of Windows 2000 , Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server .


He found that men who had ejaculated more than five times a week in their 20s were a third less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer later in life .

Those who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop serious prostate cancer in later life .


" I know of no pressure , " said Mr. Feith , the under secretary of defense for policy .

" I know of nobody who pressured anybody , " Douglas Feith , undersecretary of defense for policy , said at a Pentagon briefing .


" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats to our future -- terrorism -- this Bush administration chose to settle old scores , " he said .

" Instead of pursuing the most imminent and real threats - international terrorists , " Graham said , " this Bush administration chose to settle old scores . "


Paul Durousseau , 30 , was charged Tuesday with murder in five slayings between December and February , and also is suspected of a 1997 killing in the state of Georgia .

Paul Durousseau , 32 , was charged Tuesday with murder in five Jacksonville slayings between December and February , and in a 1997 Georgia killing .


Rep. Peter Deutsch , D-Fla . , criticized the FDA 's efforts in Florida .

Peter Deutsch , D-Fla . , said he wanted to congratulate the FDA .


The number of hostnames using BSD is nearing four million , while the number of active sites is nearly two million , Netcraft said .

The number of host names using BSD is nearing 4 million , whereas the number of active sites is nearly 2 million , Netcraft said .


The latest arrests come as police continue to question a suspected " potential suicide bomber " detained in the south western town of Gloucester last Thursday .

The move came as police continued to question a suspected potential suicide bomber arrested in the southwestern town of Gloucester last Thursday .


Dotson admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him , " according to an arrest warrant released Tuesday .

According to an arrest warrant released Tuesday , Dotson admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him . "


The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month - sliding down to 6.1 percent - as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 .

The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health .


Vanderpool said the gunmen were retaliating because the other group had taken the smugglers ' human cargo earlier .

One group had taken the other group 's human cargo earlier , he said .


The Nasdaq composite index rose 13.70 , or 0.8 per cent , to 1700.34 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 13.73 points , or 0.81 percent , to finish at 1,700.34 .


The proposal likely would result in the election of 22 Republicans and 10 Democrats to Congress , instead of the state 's current 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans , officials say .

The plan would likely result in the election of 22 Republicans and 10 Democrats from Texas , versus the current 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans , officials say .


" After careful analysis , WHO has concluded that the risk to travelers to Beijing is now minimal , " Omi said today at a news conference in Beijing .

" After careful analysis , WHO has concluded that the risk to travellers to Beijing is now minimal , " Omi told a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday .


If requested by outside authorities , however , the FCC will provide data from system audit logs to support external investigations of improper Internet use .

However , the agency said it will provide data from system audit logs to support external investigations of improper Internet use if requested by outside authorities .


A call to Rev. Christopher Coyne , the spokesman for the archdiocese , was not immediately returned .

The Rev. Christopher J. Coyne , spokesman for the archdiocese , wouldn 't comment Friday .


" This fire is going to have a great potential to get into those areas , " Oltrogge said .

" The fire is going to have great potential to get in there tomorrow , " he said .


Freddie Mac shares were down more than 16 per cent at $ 50.18 at midday yesterday .

Freddie Mac shares were off $ 7.87 , or 13.2 percent , at $ 52 in midday trading on the New York Stock Exchange .


At a hearing before U.S. District Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum , she was released without bail until her next court appearance June 19 .

She was booked out of view of the media , then released without bail until her next court appearance June 19 .


It says the intervention force will confiscate weapons , reform the police , strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry .

It will also help reform the Royal Solomon Islands Police , strengthen the courts and prisons system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry from intimidation .


The Fed afterglow lingered well into Wednesday and enhanced demand for the second installment of a massive U.S. Treasury refunding -- $ 18 billion in five-year notes .

In the second installment of a three-legged , record $ 58 billion refunding , the U.S. Treasury is slated to sell $ 18 billion in five-year notes on Wednesday .


The festival kicked off yesterday one day after the Competition Commission delivered its final verdict to the Government on the proposed £ 4.1 billion merger .

The Competition Commission delivered its verdict yesterday on the proposed merger of the two big ITV players , Carlton and Granada .


Aileen Boyle , a Simon & Schuster spokeswoman , declined to comment on any potential legal action .

Simon & Schuster declined comment on the potential lawsuit and would not confirm the contents of the story .


" Germany is on the right path , " Mr. Schrder said , specifying his government 's announced structural reform plan , known as Agenda 2010 , and cuts in taxes .

" Germany is on the right path , " he added , specifying his government 's announced structural reform plan , known as Agenda 2010 , and tax cuts .


However , the Nasdaq composite index managed to eke out a gain of 4.64 points at 1,735.34 .

The Nasdaq composite held on to the slimmest of gains , up 4.64 at 1,735.34 .


Mr. Carter , who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year , met here today with Japan 's prime minister , Junichiro Koizumi .

Carter , who received the Nobel Peace Prize last year , met in Tokyo yesterday with Japan 's prime minister , Junichiro Koizumi .


" I feel confident saying that HP is no longer an integration story , " Fiorina said .

" We still have a lot to do , but I feel confident that HP is no longer an integration story . "


Making jokes about a mistake like that , that 's not something good people do .

" They feel so happy making jokes about a mistake like that , " Sosa said .


House Democrats renewed their push Wednesday for a deeper investigation into the handling of intelligence on Iraq 's weapons program .

Harman sought to strike a balance as some Democrats pushed for deeper investigations into intelligence on Iraq 's weapons programs .


The woman was hospitalized June 15 , Kansas health officials said .

Missouri health officials said he had not been hospitalized and is recovering .


The two filed a lawsuit in 1998 , alleging IBM 's staff doctors never warned them that their symptoms could reflect chemical poisoning .

The two filed a suit in 1998 and allege they were never warned by IBM 's staff doctors that their symptoms could reflect chemical poisoning .


The lawyer representing Torch Concepts , Rich Marsden did not respond to repeated phone calls .

Officials with Torch and JetBlue did not respond to repeated phone calls from the Mercury News seeking comment .


As of Wednesday , there were 65 probable SARS cases in the Toronto region .

As of Monday , there were 66 probable cases in and around Toronto , a city of 4 million people .


The government said FirstEnergy Nuclear determined that a contractor had established an unprotected high-speed computer connection to its corporate network that allowed the " Slammer " infection to spread internally .

It said FirstEnergy determined that a contractor had established an unprotected computer connection to its corporate network that allowed the so-called ``Slammer ' ' worm to spread internally .


There are only 2,000 Roman Catholics living in Banja Luka now .

There are just a handful of Catholics left in Banja Luka .


One witness told Anatolian he saw the plane on fire while it was still in the air .

One witness told the Anatolian news agency he saw the plane on fire in mid-air .


It takes 100 of the 150 House members to conduct business .

The Texas house requires 100 of its 150 members to present in order to conduct business .


OS ANGELES , Oct. 24 Will Walt Disney Concert Hall , the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic , bring urban vitality to the city 's uninviting downtown area ?

OS ANGELES Walt Disney Concert Hall , the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic , is a French curve in a city of T squares .


The American Chamber of Commerce and InvestHK , which oversees investment into the territory , are talking to other bands to ask them to step in .

The American Chamber of Commerce and InvestHK , which oversees investment into the territory , is talking to other bands to replace the Stones .


The consensus among Wall Street analysts was for a loss of 28 cents a share .

Analysts surveyed by First Call were expecting sales of $ 723 million and a loss of 28 cents a share .


We are currently trying to understand the scope and details of the investigation . . . .

Weber said late Thursday that the company is still trying to understand the scope and details of the investigation .


" Frank Quattrone is innocent , " Keker said in a statement .

Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent .


The stalemate , over less than 1 percent of the budget , is more about politics than policy .

The stalemate involved less than 1 percent of the budget and had little to do with policy but everything to do with politics .


Abbas told the summit he would end the " armed intefadeh , " renounced " terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be " and alluded to the disarming of militants .

At Wednesday 's summit , Abbas pledged to end the " armed intefadeh , " renounced " terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be " and alluded to the disarming of militants .


While a critical success , Luhrmann 's opulent production of the Puccini opera will end with losses of about $ US6 million ( $ A9.2 million ) .

Baz Luhrmann 's opulent version of the Puccini opera will fold June 29 after a disappointing seven-month run and losses of about $ 6 million .


Mr. Rollins made $ 721,154 in salary and $ 243,389 in bonuses in the prior fiscal year .

Kevin Rollins , Dell 's president , received $ 770,962 in salary and a bonus of just more than $ 2 million in fiscal 2003 .


The single currency rose as far as 135.13 yen , matching a record high hit shortly after the euro 's launch in January 1999 .

The single currency rose as far as 135.26 yen , its highest level since the introduction of the single currency in January 1999 .


Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan 's population , Shiites 20 percent .

About 80 percent of Pakistan 's 140 million people are Sunnis .


The report that cost Mr Forlong his career at Sky News was screened on 29 March .

The television report that cost Forlong his career at Sky News and his wife a husband was aired on March 29 .


The 30-year bond US30YT = RR jumped 20 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent .

The 30-year bond US30YT = RR dipped 14 / 32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent .


" The momentum in the marketplace continues to shift in our direction , " he said of his company , formerly named Caldera Systems .

" The momentum in the marketplace continues to shift in SCO 's direction , " said Darl McBride , SCO 's president and CEO .


That means Democrats can block any Supreme Court nominee through a filibuster if they can get 40 of their members to agree .

But Democrats can block any potential nominee through a filibuster if they can get 41 votes .


When a mechanic found 33 pounds of marijuana in a secret compartment , Rodriguez agreed they should notify police , who then arrested him .

After a mechanic found 33 pounds of marijuana in a secret compartment , Rodriguez , who was at the auto shop , agreed they should notify police .


Microsoft has proposed a work-around that consumers and enterprises should implement until a new patch is released .

In lieu of a direct patch , Microsoft has proposed a workaround that consumers can implement until a new patch is released .


Take-Two also defended its right to create a " realistic " game for an adult audience .

The company also defended its right to " create a video game experience with a certain degree of realism . "


If the deal is approved , EMC will operate Legato as a software division of EMC headquartered in Mountain View , Calif .

EMC intends to operate Legato as a software division of EMC from Legato 's current base in California .


The suspects are expected to turn themselves in to Pennsylvania authorities within the next few days .

The boys are expected to surrender voluntarily to Pennsylvania authorities within the next several days , Zimmer said .


The provision requires the secretary of Health and Human Services ( news - web sites ) to certify that the importations can be done safely and will be cost-effective .

But the measure also requires the secretary of health and human services to certify that the reimportation can be done safely .


Ms Pike also said it was not unusual for hospitals to go into deficit , but the Government would ensure they remained viable .

But Ms Pike said it was not unusual for hospitals to go into deficit and promised services would not be curtailed .


MAX Factor cosmetics heir and fugitive rapist Andrew Luster was captured today in Puerto Vallarta , Mexico , authorities in the United States said .

Max Factor cosmetics heir and fugitive rapist Andrew Luster was captured Wednesday in a nightclub at the beach resort of Puerto Vallarta , Mexico , authorities said .


This means Berlusconi will be safe from prosecution until he leaves elected office , scheduled for 2006 .

This means Berlusconi will be safe from prosecution until his term ends in 2006 , unless his government falls before then .


They found no blood and no bones , he said .

No one has found blood , bones or any other trace of the child .


Adults , who were shy as toddlers , had stronger brain activity in a part of the brain associated with coyness .

When shown pictures of unfamiliar faces , adults who were shy toddlers showed a relatively high level of activity in a part of the brain called the amygdala .


Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John Warner , R-Va . , is also considering a look into the issue .

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner , R-Va . , said he plans hearings .


The center 's president , Joseph Torsella , was struck on the head but was able to walk to an ambulance .

National Constitution Center President Joseph Torsella was hit in the head and knocked to his knees .


Stanford ( 46-15 ) takes on South Carolina today at 11 a.m. in the first game of the College World Series .

Stanford ( 46-15 ) plays South Carolina ( 44-20 ) on Friday in the opening game of the double-elimination tournament .


In recent years , he served on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music .

Mr. Istomin was on the piano faculty of the Manhattan School of Music and participated in Professional Training Workshops at Carnegie Hall .


Cohen recessed the hearing until this afternoon and said he expected to issue his findings next week .

After a day of testimony , Cohen recessed the hearing until this afternoon .


Rep. Louise Slaughter , D-N.Y. , declared , " The Congress of the United States has never -- ever -- outlawed a medical procedure .

" The Congress of the United States has never — ever — outlawed a medical procedure , " said Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter ( D-N.Y. ) .


Violence persisted , with a U.S. soldier killed early Saturday while guarding a bank in west Baghdad .

A U.S. soldier was killed in the early hours Saturday while guarding a bank in west Baghdad , and another American serviceman died Friday .


Aspen Technology 's shares dropped 74 cents , or 23 percent , to close at $ 2.48 on the Nasdaq .

In afternoon trading , Aspen 's shares were off 89 cents or more than 27 percent at $ 2.33 per share .


In addition , it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Mr. Arafat .

When the prime minister 's position was established in the spring , it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Arafat .


Against the Canadian dollar , the greenback was trading nearly flat at C $ 1.3252 < CAD = > after the Bank of Canada kept key interest rates unchanged .

Against the Canadian dollar , the greenback rose 0.15 percent to $ 1.3260 < CAD = > as the Bank of Canada kept key interest rates unchanged .


AAA spokesman Jerry Cheske said prices may have affected some plans , but cheap hotel deals mitigated the effect .

AAA spokesman Jerry Cheske said prices might have affected some plans , but cheap hotel deals made up for it .


Nick Markakis , a left-hander from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia , went to the Orioles with the seventh pick .

Next , Baltimore took Nick Markakis , a left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia .


He was the Ace of Diamonds in a pack of cards depicting Iraqi fugitives that has been issued to U.S. troops .

He was the ace of diamonds in a U.S. deck of cards showing pictures of most-wanted Iraqi leaders .


But the yen 's gains were capped by wariness about Japanese intervention , with some traders reporting irregular bids that smack of intervention around 118 yen .

But the yen 's gains were capped by wariness about Japanese intervention , with some traders reporting irregular bids around 118 yen that could be from the Bank of Japan .


The Swedish central bank was also meeting on Wednesday and widely expected to announce a cut on Thursday .

The Swedish central bank , also meeting on Wednesday , is widely expected to announce a cut on Thursday of as much as half a percentage point .


Werdegar also said Intel 's servers weren 't harmed by the computer messages and the thousands of recipients were able to request that the E-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .

She also noted that Intel 's servers were not harmed and that the thousands of Hamidi e-mail recipients were able to request that the e-mails stop , which Hamidi honored .


Ms. Strayhorn said she has hired a constitutional scholar to assist her staff .

Strayhorn has brought in a constitutional scholar to advise her on the reallocation .


Kansas City drafted outfielder Chris Lubanski , from Kennedy-Kenrick High School in Pennsylvania , with the fifth pick .

The Royals chose Chris Lubanski , a high school outfielder from Pennsylvania who hit .528 , with the fifth pick .


A smaller number , 8 per cent , looked for higher profits through price increases .

Another 28 per cent cited stronger demand , while eight per cent intended to boost profits through price increases .


Hampton Township is just northeast of Bay City and about 100 miles from Bloomfield Township .

Hampton Township is located a few kilometers northeast of Bay City , near Michigan 's Thumb .


RJR spends an estimated $ 30 million annually on NASCAR .

NASCAR will get an estimated $ 75 million a year in cash and promotional concessions .


Many conservatives have staunchly opposed condom programs , saying they send the wrong message and encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage .

Some conservative groups have staunchly opposed such programs , saying they send the wrong message and in effect encourage and enable teens to have sex before marriage .


Police said they will conduct DNA tests to confirm the man 's identity .

DNA tests will be performed to confirm his identity .


Penn Traffic filed for Chapter 11 reorganization at the end of May .

Penn Traffic entered chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization May 30 .


The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself .

The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself .


Actor Noah Wyle , who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994 , extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season .

Noah Wyle , who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994 , has inked a one-year extension to his deal with producer Warner Bros. TV .


Investigations by the Air Force inspector general and the Defense Department also are under way .

The Air Force inspector general and the Pentagon also are investigating .


Earlier Thursday , PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle .

Thursday morning , PeopleSoft 's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer .


More than 60 suspected cases have been reported in the United States , none of them fatal .

Sixty-five probable cases of SARS have been identified in the United States , along with 255 suspected cases .


The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate 's office , police said .

The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse 's arrest from the local magistrate 's office .


Goldman decided to increase its quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share from 12 cents , citing recent tax legislation as a primary factor behind the move .

In addition , Goldman raised its quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share , up from 13 cents previously .


Medicaid is the federal and state government health insurance program for the poor .

Medicaid , which receives federal and state funding , is the government health-insurance program for the poor .


A New Castle County woman has become the first Delaware patient to contract the West Nile virus this year , the state 's Department of Health reported .

A 62-year-old West Babylon man has contracted the West Nile virus , the first human case in Suffolk County this year , according to the county health department .


The 19 face charges including racketeering , conspiracy , organized fraud , grand theft and illegal drug sales , all felonies carrying penalties of five to 30 years in prison .

The suspects were charged with racketeering , conspiracy , organized fraud , grand theft and illegal drug sales , all felonies carrying penalties of five to 30 years in prison .


Boeing shares fell 3.5 percent to close at $ 27.62 on the New York Stock Exchange , while Lockheed slipped 1.4 percent to $ 49.50 .

Boeing shares fell 95 cents , or 3.3 percent , to $ 27.67 at 3 : 30 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading .


Searches for survivors from several previous shipwrecks have often had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for .

In several previous shipwrecks , the search for survivors had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for .


The weapon turned out to be a Halloween toy .

It turned out that the " weapon " was part of a Halloween costume .


UAL attorney James Sprayregen told a court hearing yesterday that it would submit a fresh business plan , but gave no indication of when .

UAL bankruptcy attorney James Sprayregen said at a court hearing the company will submit an updated business plan to the Air Transportation Stabilization Board , but gave no timeframe .


There were estimated to be between 400,000 and 750,000 Iraqis employed by state-owned enterprises , but most of the businesses were non- operative , he said .

There are estimated to be between 400,000 and 750,000 Iraqis employed by state-owned enterprises in Iraq , but most of the businesses are currently inoperative , he said .


Attackers detonated a second roadside bomb later Sunday as a U.S. convoy was traveling near Fallujah , killing an American soldier and wounding three others .

Attackers detonated a second roadside bomb later yesterday as a U.S. convoy was travelling near Falluja , just west of Baghdad , killing an U.S. soldier and wounding three others .


He and 13 others were arrested Monday after blocking traffic in support of striking university workers .

On Friday , 83 strike supporters were arrested for blocking traffic .


At 11 p.m. , Henri was centered about 70 miles southwest of St. Petersburg and was becoming disorganized as it drifted south at about 3 mph , forecasters said .

Henri was centered about 75 miles southwest of Cedar Key and was moving east-northeast at 5 mph , forecasters said .


Southwest said it recently exercised remaining options for the delivery of nine Boeing 737-700s next year .

Boeing said yesterday that Southwest exercised options to purchase 15 737s for delivery next year .


My judgment is 95 percent of that information could be declassified , become uncensored so the American people would know , " Mr. Shelby said on NBC 's " Meet the Press . "

" My judgement is 95 percent of that information should be declassified , become uncensored , so the American people would know . "


Following the ATP 's notification by Hewitt 's lawyers of pending action , it issued another statement that Hewitt has added to his suit .

Following ATP 's notification by Hewitt 's lawyers that action was pending , it issued another statement in April which Hewitt has added to his suit .


" I ´ m very proud of the citizens of this state , " Gov. John Baldacci said .

Im very proud of the citizens of this state , said Gov. John Baldacci , a casino foe .


Dotson , 21 , admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him , " according to an arrest warrant released yesterday .

According to an arrest warrant released Tuesday , Dotson admitted to FBI agents that he shot Dennehy in the head " because Patrick had tried to shoot him . "


If this escalation continues as Rowling concludes the saga , there may be an epidemic of Hogwarts headaches in the years to come , he wrote .

" If this escalation continues as Rowling concludes the saga , there may be an epidemic of Hogwarts headaches for years to come . "


The program , which downloads the pornographic material to the usurped computer only briefly to allow visitors to view it , is invisible to the computer 's owner .

The program , which only briefly downloads the pornographic material to the usurped computer , is invisible to the computer 's owner .


On March 6 , the board , most of them appointed by Gov. George Pataki , unanimously agreed to the hikes ; they were implemented at the beginning of this month .

On March 6 , the board , most of whose members were appointed by Gov. George Pataki , unanimously agreed to impose the hikes .


From that point until costs reached $ 5,300 , the individual would pay 100 percent of the bill .

Above that , Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs .


Two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports were among the suspects , the official said .

They include two Kuwaitis and six Palestinians with Jordanian passports , and the remainder are Iraqis and Saudis , the official said .


Mailblocks was founded five years after WebTV was acquired by Microsoft for $ 425 million .

WebTV was sold to Microsoft in 1997 for $ 425 million and today is called MSN TV .


The specific product that is the subject of the petition , 6000 series aluminium alloy rolled plate , is used for general-purpose engineering , tooling and die applications .

At the center of the petition is a 6000 series aluminum alloy rolled plate that is used for general-purpose engineering , tooling and die applications .


" We will keep fighting within the law ... against this terrorist group and those who support it . "

We will keep fighting , within the law , against the terrorist band . "


Only one third of high-speed trains within France were running , national rail company Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer said .

One third of high-speed trains within France will run , national railway company Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer estimates .


Instead of remains , the Ragusas will bury a vial of Michael 's blood , which he had donated to a bone marrow center .

Instead of Ragusa 's remains , his family will bury a vial of blood he had donated to a bone marrow center .


" But I do question the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech . "

Byrd , speaking from the Senate floor , said he questioned " the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech . "


But it now has 600 fewer stores - about 1,500 in all - and a $ 2 billion loan to compete against bigger merchants .

It now has 600 fewer stores -- about 1,500 in all -- and a $ 2 billion loan .


Two of the six people who testified before Congress Wednesday were engaged in a bitter dispute about airing Yankees games .

Two of the six people that testified to Congress today were engaged in a bitter dispute over airing Yankees games .


Tampering with medicine has been so lucrative that many of those arrested lived in million-dollar homes .

Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative , investigators said , that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes .


The new link between Mohammed and Pearl was first reported in Tuesday 's editions of The Wall Street Journal .

The US acknowledgment that it suspects that Mohammed killed Pearl was first reported in yesterday 's editions of the Journal .


The decades-long conflict has killed more than 10,000 people in the resource-rich province , most of them civilians .

More than 10,000 people , most of them civilians , have been killed in three decades of insurgency .


In Somalia , only 26 % of adolescent females ( aged 10-19 ) have heard of Aids and just 1 % know how to protect themselves .

In Somalia , the report says , only 26 percent of adolescent girls have heard of AIDS and only 1 percent know how to protect themselves .


" Of course the FBI agent who ran him down received nothing , " Mr. Connolly said .

And , of course , the FBI agent who ran him down received nothing - no ticket , no violation . "


At least two dozen people were killed and scores injured .

More than a dozen people were killed in those attacks .


The U.S.-backed Governing Council appointed a cabinet of 25 ministers , most of them little-known , saying they represented the will of Iraq .

The U.S.-backed Governing Council named the cabinet of 25 ministers on Monday , most of them little-known .


Democratic presidential candidate Joe Lieberman accused President Bush on Wednesday of presiding over a new economy with old thinking , and for failing to reward innovation in the workplace .

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Lieberman criticized President Bush on Wednesday for a sluggish economy that has kept Americans out of work .


Police said three of them had also been detained last week and held for two days as suspects over bomb attacks in Jakarta and the North Sumatran city of Medan .

Police said three of them had also been detained last week and held for two days as suspects over recent bomb attacks .


He said they should " not really be patrolling or be around those areas when they ... are conducting their prayers . "

He said they should " not really be patrolling or be around those areas when they are in their time of when they 're conducting their prayers . "


The search feature works with around 120,000 titles from 190 publishers , which translates into some 33 million pages of searchable text .

The feature , which has the approval of book publishers , puts some 33 million pages of searchable text at the disposal of Amazon.com shoppers .


The dollar rose 0.6 percent to 109.54 yen < JPY = > and climbed more than 1 percent to 1.3315 Swiss francs < CHF = > .

The dollar rose around 0.6 percent against the Japanese currency to 109.51 yen < JPY = > and climbed 1 percent against the Swiss franc to 1.3302 francs < CHF = > .


Late trading : Placing a buy order for a mutual fund after 4 p.m. ET and getting it at that day 's closing net asset value .

Forward pricing : Law that states mutual fund shares bought after 4 p.m. ET are priced at the next day 's closing net asset value .


" Fighting continued until midnight , " western rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone on Sunday .

" They ransacked and burned the two villages completely , " rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone from the bush .


Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella , bench coach John McLaren and right fielder Aubrey Huff were ejected for arguing after Huff was called out on strikes to end the ninth .

Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella , bench coach John McLaren and Huff all were ejected in the middle of the ninth .


The Standard & Poor 's 500 index advanced 5.37 , or 0.5 percent , to 1,020.18 .

The Standard & Poor 's paper products index .GSPPAPR was one of the leading sectors , up 2 percent .


We 're losing one or two American soldiers every day .


A coalition of campaign groups , including the militant national students body , is backing the protests , which the NLC called in defiance of a court order banning them .

A coalition of campaign groups , including the militant national students body , is backing the action and is mobilising for protests .


The Seattle band 's groundbreaking grunge anthem is No. 1 on VH1 's list of the " 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years . "

See the complete list of VH1 's ' 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years .


Drinking more coffee may reduce the risk of developing the most common form of diabetes , a study has found .

Drinking caffeinated coffee , you see , may significantly reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes , the most common form of the disease .


In Britain , temperatures threatened to top the 37.1 C ( 98.8 F ) all-time high .

Western and southwestern Germany were expected to see temperatures hit 38 C ( 100.4 F ) .


A car and a house were hit in the latest shootings , said Chief Deputy Steve Martin of the Franklin County sheriff 's office .

A car and a house were hit in the new shootings , the chief deputy sheriff of Franklin County , Steve Martin , said .


In a letter sent to The Times and read to the Associated Press after his resignation , Blair blamed " personal issues " and apologized for his " lapse of journalistic integrity . "

In a letter sent to The New York Times after his resignation , Mr Blair blamed " personal issues " and apologised for his " lapse of journalistic integrity " .


" September and third quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " said George Scalise , president of the SIA .

" September and third-quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " George Scalise , the SIA 's president , said in the statement .


No pill is ever expected to replace earplugs and other mechanical ear protection .

Nobody is saying such a pill could replace earplugs and other mechanical ear protection .


In after-hours trading , H-P shares rose 62 cents to $ 22.83 after adding 56 cents in the regular session .

In after-hours trading , Hewlett-Packard shares rose 55 cents , to $ 22.86 , according to Instinet .


Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing recall several recall cases , one of which a Los Angeles court dismissed on Friday .

Lower state courts and federal courts are still hearing cases on the recall , but the prospects are uncertain .


To reach John A. Dvorak , who covers Kansas , call ( 816 ) 234-7743 or send e-mail to jdvorak @ kctar.com.

To reach Brad Cooper , Johnson County municipal reporter , call ( 816 ) 234-7724 or send e-mail to bcooper @ kcstar.com.


He will be paid $ 395,000 per year , up from Atkinson 's current salary of $ 361,400 .

Dynes will be paid $ 395,000 a year ; Atkinson 's salary is $ 361,400 .


He admits he occasionally lived the life of a playboy : smoking pot , chasing women and living fast and loose .

Schwarzenegger has admitted to occasionally living the life of a playboy : smoking pot , chasing women and living fast and loose .


The case puts the Supreme Court back into the debate over the separation of church and state .

The case marks the court 's second major separation of church and state case in two years .


In 2001 , the number of death row inmates nationally fell for the first time in a generation .

In 2001 , the number of people on death row dropped for the first time in a decade .


The contract also includes a $ 200,000 buyout .

Perkins also had a $ 200,000 buyout clause in his contract .


Prosecutors contended that Mr. Durst had plotted the murder to assume Mr. Black 's identity .

Prosecutors maintained that Durst murdered Black to try to assume Black 's identity .


" The lives of American warfighters can be placed at direct risk through illegal transfer of military components , " said Defense Department Inspector General Joseph Schmitz .

" The lives of American war-fighters can be placed at direct risk through illegal transfer of military components , " Joseph Schmitz , Defence Department inspector general , said .


Thirty-eight percent of patients surveyed in five urban clinics believed the myth that cancer spreads when exposed to air during surgery , according to a poll to be published Tuesday .

Thirty-eight percent of cancer patients in five urban clinics believed the myth that the disease spreads when exposed to air during surgery , according to a survey .


For the first quarter , HP pulled in $ 2.94 billion and captured 27.9 percent of the market .

H-P came in second with nearly $ 3.32 billion in sales and 26 percent of the market 's revenue .


Still , Mauresmo has the confidence of having beaten Serena for the first time and also is buoyed by Venus Williams ' upset loss Sunday to Vera Zvonareva .

She has the confidence of having beaten her for the first time and she is buoyed by Venus Williams ' upset loss of two days ago .


The latest attack came just two days after three suicide bombers drove a truck loaded with explosives into a government office complex in northern Chechnya , killing 59 people .

The attacks came two days after suicide bombers detonated a truck bomb in a Government compound in northern Chechnya , killing 59 .


" I reliably receive reminders when my dog needs a vaccination , " writes Steinberg , of Johns Hopkins University .

" I reliably receive reminders when my dog needs a vaccination and when my car is due for maintenance , " he said .


In early afternoon trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 18.42 , or 0.2 percent , at 8,569.94 .

Since sinking to 2003 lows in early March , the Dow Jones industrial average has rallied 13.8 % .


The legislation opens the way for police and other personnel to be deployed to the Solomons and to carry out law enforcement functions .

" Once the legislation enters into force , it opens the way for police and other personnel to be deployed to Solomon Islands and to carry out law-enforcement functions .


Falls in euro / yen also pushed down the dollar against the yen , with the pair at 118.32 yen compared with Friday 's late New York level of 118.51 .

Against the Japanese currency , the euro was at 136.06 yen compared with the late New York level of 136.03 / 14 .


Wells Fargo and Quicken Loans couldn 't be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon .

Wells Fargo was not available for comment , and a Quicken Loans spokeswoman declined immediate comment .


The FBI is trying to determine when White House officials and members of the vice president 's staff first focused on Wilson and learned about his wife 's employment at the CIA .

The FBI is trying to determine when White House officials and members of the vice president ’ s staff first focused on Wilson and learned about his wife ’ s employment at the agency .


Mr Neil said that according to the source , the report will say its inspectors have not even unearthed " minute amounts of nuclear , chemical or biological weapons material " .

According to the BBC , the group 's interim report will say its inspectors have not even unearthed " minute amounts of nuclear , chemical or biological weapons material " .


Marjorie Scardino , the chief executive , said : " We have one headline .

Pearson , led by Marjorie Scardino , the chief executive , publishes its interim results this week .


Randall Simon singled to right for the second run .

Randall Simon followed with an RBI single to right .


She was physically ill several times on the day he died , she said .

" In fact , I was physically sick several times at this stage , because he looked so desperate , " she said .


No legislative action is final without concurrence of the House , and it appeared the measure faced a tougher road there .

No legislative action is final without concurrence of the House , and few were predicting what fate the bill would meet there .


This is a case about a woman who for 20 years dedicated her life to this country , " said Janet Levine .

" This case is about a woman who for over 20 years dedicated herself to this country , " Levine said .


" In Iraq , " Sen. Pat Roberts , R-Kan . , chairman of the intelligence committee , said on CNN 's " Late Edition " Sunday , " we 're now fighting an anti-guerrilla ... effort . "

" In Iraq , " Sen. Pat Roberts ( R-Kan . ) , chairman of the intelligence committee , said on CNN 's " Late Edition " yesterday , " we 're now fighting an anti-guerrilla . . . effort . "


The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose as high as 4.66 percent Aug. 14 from 3.07 percent in June .

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.46 % from 4.42 % late Thursday .


The farmers market reopened Saturday ; at least 11 people remained hospitalized , three in critical condition .

At least 11 people remained hospitalized Saturday , three of them in critical condition .


A Trillian representative did not return an e-mail requesting comment .

The representative did not return calls seeking additional comment .


State health officials have reported 18 suspected cases in Wisconsin , 10 in Indiana and five in Illinois .

As of yesterday afternoon , 22 suspected cases had been reported in Wisconsin , 10 in Indiana and five in Illinois .


No charges have been filed in the deaths of the other victims ; Lupas said authorities were making progress in the case .

No charges have been filed in those deaths , but prosecutor David Lupas said authorities were making progress in the case .


The head of the panel -- Tillie Fowler , a former US representative from Florida -- told present and past commanders that cadets don 't trust them .

The head of the panel , former Rep. Tillie Fowler of Florida , told present and past commanders that cadets don 't trust them .


Cable high-speed lines increased 32.2 percent to 243,143 .

For the full year , high-speed ADSL increased by 64 percent .


" It 's unfortunate that Senator Clinton would seek to politicize such a qualified nominee as Governor Leavitt , " said Taylor Gross , a White House spokesman .

" It is unfortunate that Senator Clinton would seek to politicize such a qualified nominee as Governor Leavitt .


The girl turned up two days later at a convenience store several cities away , shaken but safe , and helped lead police to her alleged abductor .

The arrest came hours after the girl turned up at a convenience store several cities away and helped lead police to her alleged abductor .


Ride , astronauts Story Musgrave , Robert " Hoot " Gibson and Daniel Brandenstein will enter the hall of fame together .

Ride will be enshrined along with astronauts Story Musgrave , Robert " Hoot " Gibson and Daniel Brandenstein .


They varied greatly , ranging from one per cent or two per cent to 36 per cent for a speciality US brand called American Spirit .

The results ranged from 1 per cent or 2 per cent to 36 per cent for a speciality brand called American Spirit .


The board is investigating whether a shortage of funds in the shuttle program compromised safety .

The board is investigating whether this compromised safety on the shuttle .


The island nation reported 65 new cases on May 22 , a one day record , and 55 new cases on May 23 , making Taiwan 's epidemic the fastest-growing in the world .

Taiwan reported 65 new cases on May 22 , a one-day record , and 55 new cases on May 23 , making its epidemic the world 's fastest-growing .


A year earlier , it posted a profit of $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share .

That was more than double the $ 102 million , or 13 cents a share , for the year-earlier quarter .


British-born astronaut Michael Foale is about to fly into space to take up his post as commander of the International Space Station .

British-born astronaut Michael Foale is on his way to take command of the international space station .


Clark said the program would cost about $ 100 million a year and would be part of the Department of Homeland Security .

Clark , one of nine Democrats seeking the nomination , said the program would cost about $ 100 million a year and would be within the Department of Homeland Security .


Ximian brings Novell unparalleled expertise , strengthening our ability to work with [ our ] customers and leverage open source initiatives more constructively . "

" Ximian brings Novell unparalleled Linux expertise . . . [ and strengthens ] our ability to work with and leverage open source initiatives more constructively . "


Video replays suggested the ball had hit the ground before making contact with Sangakkara 's foot .

Television replays , though , showed the ball had touched the ground before Sangakkara 's boot ( 262 for 4 ) .


The GPO previously closed bookstores in San Francisco , Boston , Philadelphia , Chicago , Birmingham , Cleveland , and Columbus .

Since 2001 , the agency has closed bookstores in San Francisco , Boston , Philadelphia , Chicago , Birmingham , Ala . , Cleveland , Columbus , Ohio , and Washington .


Peterson is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife and unborn son .

Peterson , 30 , is awaiting trial on two counts of murder for the deaths of his wife , Laci , and their unborn son .


A second victim , Michael Walker , 23 , was struck in the torso , the bullet perforating his lung .

The other victim , Michael Walker , of 550 Barbey Street , was struck in the neck .


In late morning trading , the Dow was up 13.88 , or 0.2 percent , at 9,002.93 , having shed 2.3 percent last week .

In early trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 39.94 , or 0.4 percent , at 8,945.50 , having slipped 3.61 points Monday .


Ryland Group ( nyse : RYL - news - people ) , a homebuilder and mortgage-finance company , sank $ 9.65 , or 11.6 percent , to $ 73.40 .

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson ( nasdaq : QCOM - news - people ) jumped $ 2.88 , or 15.7 percent , to $ 21.28 .


PeopleSoft 's board now has 10 business days to evaluate the Oracle offer and make a recommendation to its shareholders .

Nevertheless , PeopleSoft must review Oracle 's tender offer and make a recommendation to shareholders .


They named the man charged as Noureddinne Mouleff , a 36-year-old of North African origin who was arrested in the southern coastal town of Eastbourne last week .

Last week , Nur al-Din Muliff , a 36-year-old of North African origin , was arrested in the southern coastal town of Eastbourne .


Fatalities in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the increase in 2002 , NHTSA said .

Alcohol-related fatalities accounted for 41 percent of the total number of deaths .


His next play , " Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? " a satire on Hollywood , lasted more than a year on Broadway .

His next play , Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter ? , lasted more than a year on Broadway and was also filmed by Fox .


" I am unaware of any genuine entries concerning British servicemen in the police records , " said a spokesman for the British High Commission in Nairobi yesterday .

" I am therefore unaware of any genuine entries concerning rapes by British servicemen in police records , " the spokesman said .


Amrozi said Jews and the US and its allies had evil plans to colonise countries like Indonesia .

Jews , Americans and their allies had " evil " plans to colonise nations like Indonesia , Amrozi said .


It is so far out in international water that the finder Odyssey Marine Exploration , of Tampa , Fla . , does not have to share the wealth with any governments .

And because it is so far out in international water , salvage company Odyssey Marine Exploration doesn 't have to share the wealth with coastal state governments .


An unclear number of people were killed and more injured .

Four people were killed and 50 injured in the attacks .


Law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed to The Associated Press that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .

Law enforcement officials confirmed that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County , Fla . , state attorney 's office .


" Of course , I want to win again , but I think it 's worse when you have never won because you get anxious .

" Of course I want to win again , but I think is worse when you never won before because you are very anxious , " he says .


CS 's other main division , Financial Services , made a 666 million franc net profit , six percent below the prior quarter .

CS Financial Services made a 666 million franc net profit , six percent less than in the fourth quarter of last year .


The answer , the group said , would be to " create a format that can be used by all devices but can accommodate other formats . "

The DHWG says it will instead create a format that can be used by all devices but can accommodate other formats .


Recall proponents claim to have turned in more than 1.6 million signatures .

Recall sponsors say they have submitted 1.6 million signatures .


Kelly said Mr Rumsfeld last month made the unsolicited suggestion that this year 's honour should go to all men and women who wear the US uniform .

Kelly said Rumsfeld , in a November interview , made the unsolicited suggestion that this year 's honor go to all men and women who wear the U.S. uniform .


Carlton Dotson , a teammate who lives in Hurlock , Md . , said he talked to police Friday but was instructed not to talk about the case .

Carlton Dotson , who was on the team last season and lives in Hurlock , Md . , said he was told not to talk about the case .


PowderJect is roughly 20 percent owned by CEO Drayson , a high-profile UK businessman , and his family .

PowderJect , roughly 20 percent owned by Chief Executive Paul Drayson and his family , reported surging annual profit early this month .


Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said the push for higher standards and accountability " is showing results . "

Schools Chancellor Joel Klein said he was pleased by the results .


The husband 's family says he has since passed two lie detector tests .

The Web site said Dr. Aronov had passed two lie detector tests , one administered by the police .


However , disability declined by more than 10 percent for those 60 to 69 , the study said .

Meanwhile , for people aged 60 to 69 , disability declined by more than 10 percent .


" Admiral Black has provided spiritual guidance to thousands of service men and women during his 25 years of service , " Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said yesterday .

" Admiral Black has provided spiritual guidance to thousands of servicemen and women during his 25 years of service , " Frist said .


On Monday , Christian Ganczarski was apprehended at the airport and was to appear before an anti-terrorism judge soon , the officials said .

On Monday , Christian Ganczarski was apprehended at the airport and was to appear before an anti-terrorism judge in the coming days , the officials said on condition of anonymity .


The Standard Edition is $ 15,000 per processor or $ 300 per named user .

The Standard Edition One is a single processor version of the Oracle Standard Edition Database .


Ottawa police reported 23 cases of looting , along with two deaths possibly attributed to the outage - a pedestrian hit by a car and a fire victim .

In Canada 's capital of Ottawa , police reported two deaths possibly linked to the power outage — a pedestrian hit by a car and a fire victim .


The teen was in critical condition with life-threatening wounds , police said in a news release .

The teen was in critical condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center , police said in a news release .


United already has paid the city $ 34 million in penalties for missing the first round of employment targets .

United has paid $ 34 million in penalties for failing to meet employment targets .


Wild rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was in intensive care today as he continued his “ steady ” recovery from a quad bike accident .

Wild rock legend Ozzy Osbourne could be kept in intensive care for “ several days ” following his quad bike accident , his doctor said tonight .


Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research expected earnings of 13 cents a share on revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average .

Analysts currently expect earnings of 13 cents a share and revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average , according to a survey by Reuters Research .


He plans to visit an AIDS clinic in Uganda and meet with infected mothers in Nigeria .

From there he plans to visit South Africa and make stops in Botswana , Uganda and Nigeria .


Colorado Attorney-General Ken Salazar later said his office has also filed suit against Invesco , charging it with violations of the state 's consumer protection act .

Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar also filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Invesco , accusing it of violating the state 's Consumer Protection Act .


Preventing stronger gains , News Corp < NCP.AX > fell 1.3 percent to A $ 12.43 and Brambles < BIL.AX > dropped 1.9 percent to A $ 4.75 after a weak performance overnight .

Holding the market back , News Corp < NCP.AX > fell two percent to A $ 12.34 and Brambles < BIL.AX > dropped 2.3 percent to A $ 4.73 after a weak performance overnight .


Police said her two small children were alone in the apartment for up to two days .

Police said her two small children were alone there for up to two days as she lay dead .


All five were charged with robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer .

The teens are being held on charges of robbery and criminal impersonation of a police officer , sources said .


Long lines formed outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines Sunday as Israelis prepared to weather a strike that threatened to paralyze the country .

Long lines formed Sunday outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines as Israelis braced for the strike 's effects .


But he confessed : " There 's total fear to start with because you are completely at the mercy of the winds . "

But he said there was a " total fear to start with because you are completely at the mercy of the winds " .


Marc Garber , Whitley 's attorney , had a different view .

Whitley 's attorney , Marc Garber , called the ruling " a huge victory . "


Siebel , whose fortunes soared with the tech boom , has cut nearly one-third of its workforce since the end of 2001 .

With the purge , Siebel will have cut 2,400 employees - or nearly one-third of its workforce - since the end of 2001 .


Her lawyer , William Zabel , could not be reached .

Ms. Kennedy Cuomo 's lawyer , William D. Zabel , said she would not comment .


The Metropolitan Transportation Authority was given two weeks to restore the $ 1.50 fare and the old commuter railroad rates , York declared .

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority , which plans to appeal , was given until May 28 to restore the old subway and bus fare and the old commuter railroad rates .


Microsoft this week released a critical update to fix a bug with its newly released Office 2003 suite .

Microsoft has released a critical update for its newly released office suite , Office 2003 .


About 1,557 genes on chromosome 6 are thought to be functional .

The remaining 1,557 genes are believed to be all functional .


About 22 % of twentysomethings are obese , which is roughly 30 pounds over a healthy weight .

About 31 percent of Americans are now obese — roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight .


" There is always a danger of casualties in something like this .

Howard said there was always a risk of casualties .


" She was crying and scared , ' said Isa Yasin , the owner of the store .

" She was crying and she was really scared , " said Yasin .


The same flood that blocked the airport road also swamped a Federal Express depot .

The water blocking the airport road swamped several buildings , including a Federal Express depot .


He wants to kill him , but then I suppose I 'd be that angry too if somebody tried to kill my old man , " he said .

" He 's wild , he wants to kill him , but then I suppose I 'd be that angry too if somebody tried to kill my old man . "


Sovereign , based in Philadelphia , expects to close the acquisition in the first quarter of 2004 .

Sovereign said it expects the merger to close in the first quarter of 2004 , subject to regulatory and First Essex shareholder approval .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > jumped 26 points , or 1.78 percent , to 1,516 .

The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 8.79 points , or 0.96 percent , at 929.06 .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC ended off 8.15 points , or 0.49 percent , at 1,644.03 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points , or 0.24 percent , to 977 .


The high profile two-week campaign – which started on September 28 – was designed to show a strong police presence around London .

The high profile , two-week campaign was designed to show a strong police presence around London and resulted in 42 arrests , which a spokesman said was " pretty impressive " .


All of those governments have said their support will not waver , though public sentiment is rising against it .

The governments of those countries have said that despite rising public opposition , their support will not waver .


U.N. inspectors found traces of highly enriched , weapons-grade uranium at an Iranian nuclear facility , a report by the U.N. nuclear agency says .

United Nations inspectors have discovered traces of highly enriched uranium near an Iranian nuclear facility , heightening worries that the country may have a secret nuclear weapons program .


Since being drafted into service in 1971 , it has racked up a record 45 accidents , with 393 deaths .

It has a chequered safety record , including 47 accidents that resulted in 668 deaths .


Other , more traditional tests are also available .

Traditional tests also are available at no cost today .


All along , we were basing our decisions on the best information that we had at the time , " she said .

She insisted that throughout the mission , managers " were basing our decisions on the best information that we had at the time . "


He said Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling CDMA chips without much competition .

" Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling ... against little or no competition , " Hubach said in the statement .


It passed only after Republicans won the support of two wavering senators , Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Republican George Voinovich of Ohio .

It passed only after Republicans won the support of Voinovich and another wavering senator , Nelson of Nebraska .


The jump in tobacco shares was led by New York-based Altria , whose shares rose almost 10 percent to $ 38.28 .

Shares of the cigarette makers jumped on the news , led by New York-based Altria , whose shares rose almost 10 percent to $ 38.30 .


Veritas will offer its File System , Volume Manager and Cluster Server software products on SUSE Enterprise Server in the first quarter next year .

Already in beta , Veritas ' File System , Volume Manager and Cluster Server products for SuSE Enterprise Linux Server should drop into the hands of customers in early 2004 .


Washington , however , said more was needed to prevent complaints being filed in the first place .

But the US insisted it wanted more done to prevent complaints being filed in the first place , preferably by repealing the entire law .


Southwest 's net income amounted to $ 246 million , or 30 cents per share .

With the government grant added in , the airline earned $ 246 million , or 30 cents a share .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index ended up 1.03 points , or 0.10 percent , at 998.51 , ending at its highest since late June 2002 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was off 1.67 points , or 0.17 percent , at 995.81 .


If Lee is indicted , prosecutors will seek the death penalty .

Prosecutors filed a motion informing Lee they intend to seek the death penalty .


Microsoft has released separate patches for client and administrative versions of Office 2003 .

Separate downloadable patches are available for the client and administrative versions of Office .


The Nasdaq Composite increased by 40.09 points , or 2.5 per cent , to 1666.58 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.64 points , or 0.34 percent , at 1,672.22 .


The nine largest airlines had $ 75.4 billion in revenue last year .

Since Sept . 11 , 2001 , the six largest airlines have lost a combined $ 18 billion .


Three Southern politicians who risked their political careers by fighting against bigotry and intolerance were honored Monday with John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Awards for 2003 .

Three Southern politicians who ``stood up to ancient hatreds ' ' were honored Monday with Profile in Courage Awards from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum .


The effort is the Bush administration 's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services .

July 10 - The Bush administration 's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services enlists church-based youth groups in anti-drug programs .


It also said it expects a civil complaint by the Securities and Exchange Commission .

Stewart also faces a separate investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission .


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC lost 2 points , or 0.18 percent , to 1,649 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was up a mere 0.04 of a point at 1,653 .


A top aide to state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was charged Wednesday with raping an unidentified , 22-year-old female state Assembly employee .

A top aide to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested yesterday for allegedly raping a 22-year-old legislative staffer after a night on the town .


Officials say Peeler and Jones were never legally married but had a common-law marriage .

According to the GBI , Ms. Peeler and Mr. Jones were never legally married but had a common-law marriage .


He made the same decree in June 2002 , but that measure was limited to the southern city of Arequipa amid fatal protests against the privatization of two power firms .

That measure was limited to the city of Arequipa amid protests , that killed three people , against the sale of two power firms .


In 1975 he married Marta Casals , the widow of Pablo Casals .

Istomin later married Casals ' widow , Marta , after Casals ' death in 1973 .


" We have found the smoking gun , " investigating board member Scott Hubbard said .

" We have found the smoking gun , " said Hubbard , director of NASA 's Ames Research Center in California .


The Washington Times first reported yesterday that Army Capt. James .

The arrest was reported in The Washington Times today .


The cards are issued by Mexico 's consulates to its citizens living abroad and show the date of birth , a current photograph and the address of the card holder .

The card is issued by Mexico 's consulates to its citizens living abroad and shows the date of birth , a current photograph and the address of the cardholder .


The final chapter in the trilogy , The Matrix Revolutions , is out in November .

The third and final film , " The Matrix Revolutions , " will be released in November .


The losses occurred overnight in Willow Canyon , one of three areas in the Santa Catalina Mountains threatened by the 2-week-old fire that already had blackened 70,000 acres .

The losses occurred overnight in Willow Canyon , one of three areas in the Santa Catalina Mountains threatened by the resurgent Aspen fire .


Their election increases the board from seven people to nine .

Their appointments increase Berkshire 's board to nine from seven members .


But a U.S. appeals court in San Francisco disagreed and upheld the law .

The high court reversed a decision by a U.S. appeals court that upheld the law .


The Boston Archdiocese has faced waves of scandal that have not only angered victims ' advocates but parishioners and some priests .

The waves of scandal angered not only victims ' advocates but parishioners and some priests , to the point that Law could no longer run the archdiocese .


" This is not a scaled-down version of the Oracle Enterprise Edition or Standard Edition [ database ] .

The Standard Edition One is a single processor version of the Oracle Standard Edition Database .


Significantly , it made no mention of the role of terrorist organisation Jemah Islamiyah , accused of being behind the attacks .

The address made no mention of the role of terrorist organisation Jemaah Islamiyah , which was behind the attacks .


One , from a former CIBC executive , described the returns earned by the bank on its Enron deals as " outrageous . "

The report quotes extensively from internal e-mails , including one from a former CIBC executive who described the returns earned by the bank on its Enron deals as " outrageous . "


The MDC said a supporter , Tichaona Kaguru , died in hospital on Wednesday after being tortured and assaulted by soldiers putting down the protests .

The MDC said that an opposition supporter , Tichaona Kaguru , died in hospital after being tortured and assaulted by the soldiers putting down the anti-Mugabe protests .


The Nasdaq Composite Index lost 16.95 , or 1.1 percent , to 1507.76 , its first slide in five days .

The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67 , or 1.3 percent , to 1523.71 , its highest since June 18 .


That leaves about three dozen at risk of aid cutoffs , said State Department spokesman Richard Boucher , who did not identify them .

That leaves about three dozen at risk of aid cutoffs , Boucher said without identifying them .


" Prospects for the whole Canadian aerospace industry are improving with recent developments contributing to the enhancement of the aircraft financing capability in this country , " Mr. Tellier said .

" Prospects for the whole Canadian aerospace industry are improving with recent developments contributing to the enhancement of aircraft financing in this country , " said Paul Tellier , Bombardier chief executive .


Two astronomers surveying the region around Jupiter have detected 20 new moons , bringing the giant planet 's total to 60 .

Astronomers have clocked eight more moons orbiting Jupiter , bringing its known total to 60 .


A seventh victim , a woman , died Tuesday night in the burn unit at childrens Hospital Medical Center of Akron .

A seventh person , a 21-year-old woman , was in critical condition in the burn unit at Akron Children 's Hospital .


And two key shuttle program leaders were out of town during the flight .

The newspaper also reported that two key leaders were out of town during part of Columbia 's flight .


A council resolution is considered essential in giving Iraqi or U.S.-controlled entities in Baghdad the legal authority to export oil .

Without an adopted resolution , no Iraqi , U.S. or U.N. entity in Baghdad has the legal authority to export oil .


Last week , his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant clemency , but the governor declined to intervene .

Last week , his lawyers asked Warner to grant clemency under certain conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing .


" The benefit is equal for everyone , both in traditional Medicare and in the enhanced Medicare we 're setting up . "

" The ( drug ) benefit is equal for everyone , both in traditional Medicare and in the enhanced Medicare we 're setting up , " Grassley said .


She insisted , though , that it not be published until after her death .

She had only a single condition , that the book not be published until after her death .


About 700 MONUC troops are based in Bunia , but the force has neither the mandate nor the manpower to stop the fighting .

The United Nations has about 700 troops on the ground , but they have neither the mandate nor the manpower to stop the fighting .


Garner said Iraq 's reconstruction was not as difficult as he had expected -- mainly because the war caused less infrastructure damage and fewer refugees than anticipated .

Garner said reconstruction will not be as difficult as he anticipated because the war caused less damage and created fewer refugees .


The president began his speech by acknowledging the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 29 people , including seven Americans .

Bush , however , also lashed out at the terrorist bombings in Saudi Arabia that killed at least 29 people -- including a number of Americans .


It 's almost as if they ( Russians ) hit an x-mark on the ground , " NASA spokesman Robert Navias said .

It 's almost as if they ( Russians ) hit an x-mark on the ground . "


The institute estimates that last year 15.7 per cent of the average supermarket 's sales and more than half of gross margin went to pay employee costs .

The FMI estimates that last year 15.7 percent of the average supermarket 's sales and more than half of gross margin went to pay employee costs , including wages and benefits .


French retirees will increase from one fifth to a third of the population by 2040 .

By 2040 , retirees will account for a third of the population , up from a fifth today .


He had served nine years in prison for the crime -- two on death row -- when he was released .

He had served nine years in prison , including two on death row , when he was released by a judge and pardoned by the governor .


" This is not unanticipated , " Chief Deputy District Attorney John Goold said Monday .

They often complain about misconduct , " John Goold , chief deputy district attorney for Stanislaus County said .


Samudra , 33 , a textile salesman , is also charged with the church bombings across Indonesia on Christmas Eve , 2000 , in which 19 people died .

Samudra , 33 , a textile salesman , is also charged with a series of church bombings across Indonesia on Christmas Eve , 2000 , when 19 people were killed .


The two have no diplomatic ties and their already tense relationship has been frayed by the crisis over the North 's nuclear ambitions .

The two have no diplomatic ties and their already tense relationship has been frayed further by a diplomatic spat over North Korea 's nuclear ambitions .


The only commercial carrier flying to Baghdad , Royal Jordanian , also suspended its flights for three days .

The only passenger airline serving Baghdad , Royal Jordanian , said it was suspending service for three days .


" I make no apologies for the fact that the negotiations have been undertaken largely in secret , " Mr Truss said .

Mr Truss said he made " no apologies " the negotiations had been undertaken in secret .


A senior law enforcement official , discussing the case on grounds of anonymity , identified the suspect as Ahmed Mehalba .

The official , describing the apprehension at Boston 's Logan International Airport , identified the suspect as Ahmed Mehalba .


" That obligation to pay rent continues unabated notwithstanding the heinous attacks of Sept . 11 and the destruction of 1 World Trade Center , " the suit says .

" That obligation to pay rent continues unabated notwithstanding the heinous attacks of 11 September , " the suit says .


Investors were askingwhether other banks , some of which are still being audited , could be dealt with in the same way .

Other Japanese banks , some of which are still being audited , could face similar scrutiny .


Bennett told Newsweek that " over 10 years , I 'd say I 've come out pretty close to even . "

" Over 10 years , I 'd say I 've come out pretty close to even , " he said .


" It is symptomatic of the communication difficulties that often trouble the ECB , " said Ken Wattret of BNP Paribas .

" It is reminiscent of the communication troubles that have dogged the ECB in the past , " said Ken Wattret of BNP Paribas .


" We 're going to defend these charges in court , " said Ira Lee Sorkin , Furst 's attorney .

" Rob Furst intends to defend the charges in court , " said Ira Lee Sorkin , Furst 's attorney .


But the Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday cleared Blair 's cabinet of that accusation .

In its report , the foreign affairs committee absolved Mr. Blair of charges of doctoring intelligence .


Those searches have not found stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons or significant evidence of a nuclear weapons program .

Alleged stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons have not turned up , nor has significant evidence of a nuclear-weapons program .


Its keywords are supported by Chinese language Web portals .

Chinese language Web portals also support 3721 keywords , the Web site said .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX slipped 0.13 points , or just 0.01 percent , to 966.87 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC crept up 5.05 points , or 0.32 percent , at 1,595.80 .


This is the first time in the United States that five whales have been released simultaneously from a single stranding incident .

Today , the experts will perform the United States ' first simultaneous release of five whales from a single stranding incident .


There are a total of 659 women enrolled at the academy , the report said .

There were 659 women enrolled at the academy at the time of the survey .


Token-issuing framework provides capabilities that build on WS-Security and define extensions to request and issue security tokens and to manage trust relationships and secure conversations .

Within WSE 2.0 , WS-Trust , WS-SecureConversation build on WS-Security and define extensions to request and issue security tokens and to manage relationships and secure conversations .


He has established a group to revise the constitution , possibly to protect private property .

He also left out any reference to amending the constitution to guarantee private property rights .


" It was to fly a plane into the White House , " Karas said .

It was to fly a plane in the White House . "


They worry the treatment could leave their son sterile , blind or even dead .

They fear the treatment would stunt the boy 's growth and leave him sterile .


The parade , which moves west along Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn , went through the district Davis represented .

The parade , which moved west along Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights past hundreds of thousands of spectators , went through the district that Davis represented .


The company said it now expects second-quarter earnings of 68 cents and 72 cents a share , down from its prior outlook of 77 cents to 82 cents .

Avery Dennison said it now expects a second-quarter profit of 68 cents to 72 cents a share , down from its prior outlook of 77 cents to 82 cents .


Byrd , speaking from the Senate floor , said he questioned " the motives of a deskbound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for purposes of a speech . "

" But I do question the motives of a desk-bound president who assumes the garb of a warrior for the purposes of a speech . "


Some Wall Street experts believe stocks have rallied too far , too quickly , given the muddled economic reports of recent weeks .

Some Wall Street analysts believe stocks have rallied too far , too fast , given the muddled picture of the economy provided by recent data .


The NASD also alleges Young flew multiple times on Tyco corporate jets , often accompanied by Kozlowski .

The NASD alleges that the analyst flew multiples times on Tyco 's corporate jets for business trips , sometimes accompanied by Kozlowski .


It has a plus or minus 4.9 percent margin of error .

It had a margin of error of plus or minus five percentage points .


We believe the report is fully consistent with what the courts have ruled ... that the department 's actions are fully within the law .

Comstock said several federal courts have ruled that the detentions are fully within the law .


" I conclude that plaintiffs have shown , albeit barely ... that Iraq provided material support to Bin Laden and Al Qaeda , " Baer said .

Judge Harold Baer concluded Wednesday that lawyers for the two victims " have shown , albeit barely ... that Iraq provided material support to bin Laden and al-Qaida . "


Reagan is played by James Brolin , who is married to singer Barbra Streisand , a leading Democratic activist .

His supporters were also infuriated that Mr Reagan was played by James Brolin , the husband of Barbra Streisand , a leading Hollywood Democratic activist .


A US programmer has developed a software tool that allows users to download shared music files using Apples Windows iTunes software , which was released last month .

Independent US programmer Bill Zeller has developed software that lets users download shared music files using iTunes for Windows .


The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 8.79 points , or 0.96 percent , at 929.06 .

The Standard & Poor 's 500 Index gained 10.89 , or 1.2 percent , to 931.12 as of 12 : 01 p.m. in New York .


A U.S. Court of Appeals Thursday ruled that Microsoft ( Quote , Company Info ) does not have to carry the Java programming language in its Windows operating system .

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a judge 's order that would have forced Microsoft to include competitor Sun Microsystems ' Java software in its Windows operating system .


" You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my life , " Limbaugh said Friday on his program .

" You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my life , " Limbaugh said during a stunning admission aired nationwide .


The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX climbed 10 points , or 1.10 percent , to 943 .

The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC jumped 43.64 points , or 2.89 percent , to 1,553.73 .


The Foreign Office said there was a " clear " risk of terrorist attack in Djibouti , Eritrea , Ethiopia , Somalia , Tanzania and Uganda .

The warnings were issued on Djibouti , Eritrea , Ethiopia , Somalia , Tanzania and Uganda .


The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 98.32 , or about 1.1 percent , to 9011.53 .

The Dow Jones industrial average finished the day down 98.32 points at 9,011.53 .


The truck carried the equivalent of 1.6 tons of TNT , emergency ministry official Ruslan Khadzhiyev said .

Another Chechen emergency ministry official , Ruslan Khadzhiyev , said the truck was carrying the equivalent of 1.6 tons of TNT .


An international warrant for his arrest was issued both to the Ghanaian authorities and to Interpol .

A warrant for Taylor 's arrest has been served on the Ghanaian authorities and sent to Interpol .


PeopleSoft Inc . ' s board of directors on Friday unanimously rejected Oracle Corp. ' s revised bid of $ 19.50 per share .

PeopleSoft Inc . ' s board of directors voted unanimously on Friday to recommend that stockholders reject Oracle 's upgraded bid for a hostile takeover .