Israel unusually restrained after bombing Israel was reacting with uncharacteristic calm after a suicide bombing on Monday in Tel Aviv by a Palestinian teenager killed three Israelis -- a test of Israel #39;s pledge to show restraint in the wake of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat #39;s illness.


Q1 Labs Enhances Security Monitoring System The security threats against business-technology systems continue to multiply. Not only do malicious worms and viruses such as Blaster and Bagle continue to wreak havoc, but security pros


NHL lockout meeting shows unity among reps There would have been plenty to talk about when player representatives met with union leadership yesterday as the National Hockey League lockout reaches its 48th day.


Irish mystery deepens The growing mystery surrounding doping allegations against Ireland #39;s gold medal-winning showjumper Cian O #39;Connor took another twist yesterday after a batch of documents was stolen from the headquarters of the Equestrian Federation of Ireland in an early


US soldier Jenkins found guilty of desertion A US soldier who vanished into communist North Korea 40 years has been found guilty of desertion after tearfully confessing he had been scared, drunk and had wanted to leave the army.


Locked In and Loaded: Yanks Lack Flexibility These are the facts: The Yankees blew a three-games-to-none lead in the American League Championship Series to the Boston Red Sox last month.


Linebacker #39;s future in Miami uncertain The Dolphins #39; nightmare got worse Tuesday with news that linebacker Junior Seau will miss the rest of the season with a pectoral injury.


NZ Telecom 1Q Net Likely Up But Competition Hurt Mkt Shr WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--Telecom Corp. of New Zealand (TEL.NZ) is expected to post higher net profit for the fiscal first quarter thanks to reduced interest costs, but operating earnings


US layoffs down 5.6 percent to 101,840: survey WASHINGTON (AFP) - Job-cut announcements by US companies fell 5.6 percent in October to 101,840, according to outplacement firm Challenger Gray and Christmas.


Wal-Mart enhances mainland presence US retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc plans to open 15 new stores in China next year, reported China Daily on Wednesday. Joe Hatfield, president of Wal-Mart Asia, revealed the news at a press conference yesterday in Beijing.


Cup winning formula changing In the past three decades, Bart #39;s Rule has held sway, at least for Australian and New Zealand stayers. Bart #39;s Rule is the dictum of legendary trainer Bart Cummings that horses should have


Second-seeded Hewitt beats top junior player PARIS -- Gael Monfils of France reached the quarterfinals in his first ATP tournament three weeks ago. Lleyton Hewitt made sure he did not duplicate the feat at the Paris Masters.


Voters approve tax increases to pay for stadium ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys scored a victory at the polls Tuesday in Arlington -- to the tune of \$325 million. Arlington voters approved tax increases to help pay for about half of a proposed \$650


Gateway Will Buy Back Stock From America Online IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Computer maker Gateway Inc. said Tuesday that it had agreed to repurchase stock held by America Online Inc.


In-Flight Gambling Next On Ryanair #39;s Wish List Airline passengers may soon be able to wile away the air miles with in-flight gambling if low-cost carrier Ryanair #39;s latest cash-generation scheme becomes reality.


Saturn #39;s Titan presents  #39;alien #39; traits PASADENA, Calif. - After the Cassini spacecraft #39;s close-up photography and radar imaging of Saturn #39;s largest moon, the first parting of its veil of dense smog, scientists know this much for sure about Titan


Pistons are solid in season debut For starters, the Pistons played well enough to win their season opener Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. But down the road, they will need more help off the bench.


Close call: Bunning hangs onto Senate seat Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning barely won re-election to the US Senate on Tuesday, edging Democratic challenger Daniel Mongiardo by about 2 percent of the vote in Kentucky.


Bonds leads Silver Slugger parade com. Barry Bonds extended his own standard with a 12th citation for offensive excellence. One Rodriguez lost his and another had to share.


Hungry Shaq out to feast in East Shaquille O #39;Neal #39;s weight is down, and his motivation is up. That #39;s a troublesome combination for opponents of the Miami Heat, who acquired O #39;Neal in an offseason trade


US soldier Jenkins found guilty of desertion Japanese wife, Hitomi Soga, resolving a diplomatic headache for Japan and its close ally, the United States. Japan has asked for leniency out of sympathy for Jenkins wife.


Global Markets: Stocks, Dollar Inch Up Exit polls showing a tight race for the White House kept markets in suspense on Wednesday, with US stock futures and the dollar inching up as President Bush led in early counting.


Pistons 87 Rockets 79 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Detroit Pistons opened their NBA title defense with an 87-to-79 win over the Houston Rockets. Rasheed Wallace scored 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting to lead five Pistons in double-figures.


RELAXED MOOD HELPS HENMAN French Masters Series defending champion Tim Henman believes the lack of pressure will allow him to go far again in the Paris event this year.


West Brom eye Robson as Hoddle talks stall Bryan Robson is emerging as a serious contender for the vacant managerial position at his former club West Bromwich Albion as question marks over keeping Glenn Hoddle long


Cowboys win their stadium game vote The Dallas Cowboys scored a major victory in Arlington Tuesday as a referendum to build them a stadium passed convincingly. With at least two-thirds of Arlington #39;s ballots counted Tuesday night, 54 percent


Lehman right for Ryder If, as reported, Tom Lehman will be named today as captain of the 36th US Ryder Cup team by the PGA of America, one thing is likely for the 2006 Cup matches in Ireland: The recent move toward civility will come to an abrupt end.


Envoys urged not to  #39;embrace #39; Abbas, Qureia Foreign envoys to the Palestinian Authority are being asked not to  quot;embrace quot; Mahmoud Abbas and Ahmed Qureia or make statements that could provide fodder for the pair #39;s opponents.


UPDATE: Australia #39;s Orica Triples FY Net To A\$327.8M MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Following several years of cost cutting, Australia #39;s Orica Ltd. (ORI.AU), the world #39;s biggest maker of mining explosives, on Wednesday said net


Chelsea make official complaint to UEFA Chelsea have lodged an official complaint with European soccer #39;s governing body UEFA after up to 50 of their fans possessing tickets were stopped from entering the ground for Tuesday #39;s Champions League game at CSKA Moscow.


NHL Armageddon is done - season is in fact over It began at a vocal, boisterous, pre-meeting dinner of steak and pasta attended by some 80 National Hockey League players Monday night.


Sheff wins fourth Silver Slugger Gary Sheffield won #39;t find out about the American League #39;s MVP award for another two weeks, but the Yankees #39; right fielder earned a Silver Slugger award on Tuesday.


President seeking opinion to find Kashmir solution: Rashid RAWALPINDI: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said President Pervez Musharraf was seeking opinion of the people on the Kashmir issue to find a solution to the long-standing problem.


Casino-hotel workers make deal Thousands of striking casino-hotel workers reached a tentative contract agreement that signals an end to a bitter, month-old walkout - the longest in Atlantic City casino history.


Nextel, Verizon settling disputes NEW YORK - Nextel Communications Inc. and Verizon Wireless are settling their legal disputes, removing a key challenge to a federal decision to clear up interference between cell phones and emergency-response radios.


NZ stocks: Sharemarket index hits fresh high The sharemarket #39;s benchmark index pushed to a fresh high today, as traders kept a close eye on the US presidential election. The benchmark NZSX-50 gross index moved up for the sixth day running, gaining 14.


Seau may be done for season Davie, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Dolphins may be without linebacker Junior Seau for the remainder of the season, depending on the severity of his pectoral injury.


SLAIN FILMAKER: Dutch directory made films that questioned Islam A Dutch filmmaker who outraged members of the Muslim community with his works #39; attacks on the treatment of women in Islamic society was gunned down and stabbed to death on an Amsterdam street Tuesday morning.


Car bombs claim a dozen lives in Iraq BAGHDAD - A pair of car bomb attacks left at least a dozen people dead in Iraq Tuesday. At least eight died when a car full of explosives crashed into a concrete blast barrier around the Education Ministry building in Baghdad.


Kuwait a half mast; Amir condoles death of Sheikh Zayed KUWAIT (Agencies): HH the Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of condolences to Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifah bin Zayed Nahayan on the demise of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al


Car bombs kill 12 in Baghdad, Mosul, oil pipeline blown up Baghdad, Nov 03 - Car bombs killed at least a dozen people in Baghdad and another major city as pressure mounted on interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to avert a full-scale US attack on the insurgent stronghold Fallujah.


Nets: Unhappy Mourning pledges to play hard At 34 and on the rebound from a kidney transplant 11 months ago, Alonzo Mourning still has goals -- on the court and off. But the Nets center also has issues, continuing issues that Jason Kidd


Martial law cools China #39;s ethnic violence Martial law remained in place Wednesday in the villages in central China #39;s Henan province where ethnic violence killed at least seven people last week.


Al-Zarqawi says Japan offered ransom for Koda; gov #39;t says it didn #39; <b>...</b> BAGHDAD - Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who heads a group of Islamic extremists affiliated with the al-Qaida network, said in a statement posted on a website Tuesday that his group is responsible for the murder of Japanese hostage Shosei Koda, while repeating


Skywriting pilot dies in crash PEMBROKE PINES A veteran pilot known across South Florida for skywriting  quot;God Loves You quot; was killed Tuesday when his plane crashed at North Perry Airport.


Nesta - Barca Deserved To Win AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta conceded Barcelona #39;s superiority during Tuesday #39;s dramatic 1-2 loss at Barcelona #39;s Camp Nou.


Loretta wins Silver Slugger Award com. So good that he was named to his first All-Star Game, voted in by the players as the backup to second baseman Jeff Kent. And it was capped on Tuesday, when Loretta won his first Silver


Yankees: Jeter wins first Golden Glove Turns out, Alex Rodriguez coming to the Yankees helped Derek Jeter in at least one very specific way. With Rodriguez having shifted to third base, and Cleveland #39;s Omar Vizquel having slipped


Conrad Black resigns NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Conrad Black stepped down Tuesday morning from his position as chairman and CEO of media holding company Hollinger Inc.


MARSH TO USE FUNNY \$ FOR SUIT The insurance industry buzzed yesterday after learning that its poster child for bad behavior, Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., is planning to use about \$230 million in now-barred


Playboy gains on results, outlook CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Playboy surged as much as 13 percent Tuesday after the company turned a modest third-quarter profit on advertising growth at its flagship magazine and debt reduction elsewhere.


ELGINDY PAL ADMITS PASSING FBI TIPS November 3, 2004 -- A former associate of Amr  quot;Anthony quot; Elgindy told jurors he passed confidential information from an FBI agent to the online stock picker, who was  quot;pretty excited quot; to get the illegal tips.


Ford rallies spirits but Jaguar #39;s future still in balance FORD finally delivered some good news yesterday when it confirmed its commitment to world rallying for a further four years. While the 350 employees at the Jaguar Racing Formula One team, which


FDA letter asks Abbott to pull Kaletra promotions Materials used by Abbott Laboratories to promote its HIV-fighting drug Kaletra overstate the medicine #39;s effectiveness and fail to warn about risks in taking the drug, the US Food and Drug Administration said in a letter sent to the company.


Apple shuts down iPodDownload IPOD MAKER Apple has come down hard on a man who made an add-in that allowed file-sharing on iPods. iPodDownload #39;s creator has stopped distributing the iPodDownload software after a visit from Apple lawyers who applied pressure.


Dynegy announces US\$135 million acquisition of Exelon Corp. <b>...</b> Dynegy Inc. said Tuesday it would pay \$135 million US to buy ExRes SHC Inc., a subsidiary of Chicago-based Exelon Corp. It was the Houston-based power marketer #39;s first acquisition in more than two years.


NASA Prepares to Launch Swift Observatory A new space observatory is preparing for a mid-November spaceflight despite setbacks caused by hurricanes that washed across its Florida launch pad.


Climax Peeks at Next-Gen Consoles November 02, 2004 - UK-based independent developer Climax announced today the development of Avalon, a multi-vehicle shooter designed for next-generation consoles.


NHL union firms up its membership After meeting yesterday in Toronto with approximately 75 NHL player representatives and interested teammates, NHL Players #39; Association executive director Bob Goodenow declared no cracks in the union.


Jets: When it comes to November, Edwards is a fall guy Following the Jets #39; 41-14 shellacking of the Dolphins Monday night, the Jets improved to 10-2 in November under Edwards, who has the best winning percentage in that month among active NFL coaches with a minimum of 10 games.


Movie critical of the treatment of Muslim women created an outrage AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - A Dutch filmmaker who outraged members of the Muslim community by making a film critical of the mistreatment of women in Islamic society was gunned down and stabbed to death Tuesday on an Amsterdam street.


Kidnappers threaten to turn over CARE chief to Zarqawi #39;s group Baghdad, Nov 03 - The kidnappers of aid worker Margaret Hassan threatened to turn her over to al-Qaida-linked militants notorious for beheading hostages unless Britain agreed within 48 hours to pull its troops from Iraq, Al-Jazeera television reported.


Iraqis killed, oil fields struck in latest attacks BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Iraqi insurgents destroyed a northern oil export pipeline Tuesday, dealing a severe blow to the nation #39;s crippled economy, and Iraqi officials said two car bombs and gunbattles across the country left at least 12 Iraqis dead.


ELLIOTT BAGS BOTH STAKES AT THE BIG A Jockey Stewart Elliott made a successful visit to Aqueduct as he swept both stakes on the Election Day card. Elliott, who came to prominence as the regular jockey of 2004


NTT: Trillions of yen for upgrades SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Japan #39;s largest telephone company, plans to spend 5 trillion yen (\$47 billion) over the next several years to replace its copper data-transmission lines with faster fiber-optic lines, according to


Dolphins frustrated, say the won #39;t -- and did not -- quit But the words of the Miami Dolphins #39; wide receiver following Monday night #39;s humiliating 41-14 loss to the New York Jets had a bullhorn #39;s effect on the cascading level of frustration a 1-7 season


Lakers 89, Nuggets 78 In their first game as Kobe Bryant #39;s team, the Los Angeles Lakers didn #39;t need Bryant to dominate. Bryant had 25 points, seven assists and three blocked shots, and Chris Mihm added a career-high 23 points and


Lehman a surprise Ryder head In a mild surprise, the PGA of America is set to announce Tom Lehman as its 2006 US Ryder Cup team captain today, again bypassing Larry Nelson.


Dollar up in Asia as Bush lead eyed TOKYO (CBS.MW) -- The dollar extended early gains in Asian trading Wednesday, with the US presidential election outcome still too close to call but preliminary returns tipped toward incumbent President George W. Bush.


THE RIDGELINE: Honda touts pickup Honda #39;s all-new four-door midsize pickup truck will be called the Ridgeline when it goes on sale next year as a 2006 model, the company announced at an auto-parts exhibition Tuesday.


Memory boost for Nokia phones by  #39;05 Nokia plans wave of camera phones <nobr>Dallas Morning News (subscription)</nobr>


Real world space exploration Lost in the pre-election noise and the hoopla over the Red Sox march to the World Series title was perhaps the most remarkable event of all -- the visit to the atmosphere of the Saturnian moon Titan last week by the space probe Cassini, which negotiated


Dance on GameCube with MC Groovz danceCraze The system #39;s first dancing game --and a dance pad controller to play it on-- are coming this fall from Mad Catz. Fans of music games have longed for the genre to break out on GameCube, and their wish is finally being fulfilled by Mad Catz.


WWII In Your Hands November 02, 2004 - Atari announced today that real-time strategy title Axis  amp; Allies is now shipping to North American retail stores.


Hewitt and Henman advance in Paris Paris, France (Sports Network) - Second-seeded Lleyton Hewitt and third-seeded Tim Henman each posted second-round victories Tuesday at the \$3.


Ronaldinho fires Barcelona past AC Milan Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - A late strike from Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho propelled Barcelona to a 2-1 Champions League win over AC Milan Tuesday at Camp Nou.


NHL players meet Seventy-five National Hockey League players met with union leaders yesterday to get an update on a lockout that shows no sign of ending.


Jeter catches first Gold Glove Derek Jeter #39;s diving grab against the Red Sox in July caught the attention of all of baseball and perhaps earned him his first American League Gold Glove.


Jets rout Dolphins, tie Pats in AFC East Martin, Jordan each rush for 115 yards as New York grabs share of the division lead. By Andrea Adelson. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- No miracles needed this time.


Mavericks 107, Kings 98 While the Dallas Mavericks have an overhauled roster, a more conventional rotation and a new commitment to defense, they also still have Dirk Nowitzki.


O #39;Neal could go either way Shaquille O #39;Neal wants to play in the Miami Heat #39;s season opener tonight at New Jersey despite a strained left hamstring. O #39;Neal said after yesterday #39;s practice the hamstring felt awkward when he ran.


US soldier says fear, beatings kept him in North Korea for four <b>...</b> CAMP ZAMA, Japan (AFP) - US Sergeant Charles Jenkins, 64, tearfully told a military court that he walked into North Korea scared of dying on patrol and stayed in the Stalinist state for 39 years through beatings and fear.


Law out a month to seven weeks The Patriots are going to have to get by without Ty Law for at least a month -- and perhaps as long as seven weeks -- after the Pro Bowl cornerback was diagnosed


US Deserter Get 30 Days, Dishonorable Discharge A US soldier who pleaded guilty to deserting to North Korea nearly four decades ago was sentenced to 30-days confinement and a dishonorable discharge on Wednesday, ending one of the Cold War #39;s strangest dramas.


Report: Iraq contractor snatched Iraqi police said Wednesday a Lebanese American contractor was kidnapped overnight from his Baghdad home, according to The Associated Press.


World ; Another Nepalese taken hostage in Iraq The abducted Nepalese was working as a waiter employed by the Saudi Arabian Contracting Company (SATCO) that supplies rations to US forces, the Post said.


Ford to stay in Rally - 03 November 2004 Ford pulled the plug on Formula One, but the US carmaker vowed on Tuesday to remain in the FIA-run World Rally championship at least until the end of 2008.


US set to name Ryder Cup skipper Former Open champion Tom Lehman is favourite to lead the United States at the next Ryder Cup when the new captain is unveiled on Wednesday.


NBA Game Summary - Denver at LA Lakers Nuggets guard Voshon Lenard left the game in the third quarter with a left Achilles strain...Also in the offseason, the Lakers also traded guard Gary Payton, forward Rick Fox, who has retired, a future first-round draft pick, and cash to the Boston


Founder of United Arab Emirates dies DUBAI, UAE - The man who forged the ultramodern United Arab Emirates out of a federation of seven tiny Persian Gulf states has died.


third quarter piles up losses for insurers New York - The property insurance industry sustained record third-quarter losses this year after a series of storms, according to an actuarial firm #39;s preliminary estimate.


Colorado telecom on buyout streak Englewood-based Evolving Systems is proving that Denver #39;s telecom industry still has some pizazz left after the dot-com meltdown.


A new leaf for Chris Mihm is no Shaquille ONeal. That is to say, he doesnt refer to himself as The Big Journeyman, he doesnt duck-walk triumphantly after a routine dunk, he doesnt demand a contract


Only thing left is Vijay #39;s coronation ATLANTA -- Normally when the first week in November rolls around, there are still some golf accounts to be settled, bragging rights to be declared.


Wenger stays calm despite setback Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to panic after his side were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Panathinaikos in the Champions League.


Pistons 87-79 over Rockets The NBA tips off its new season as the defending champions, the Detriot Pistons, overpowered the Houston Rockets 87-79. Rasheed Wallace led the offensive, scoring 24 points while


Lehman to be next captain The PGA of America is expected to introduce Tom Lehman as the next US Ryder Cup captain in a news conference at Amelia Island today.


Dubai ruler moves up a notch The death of United Arab Emirates President HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi looks likely to increase Dubai #39;s influence in the Gulf region.


Car bombs kill 12; US readies attack Car bombs killed at least a dozen people in Baghdad and another major city as American forces prepared for a full-scale US attack on the insurgent stronghold Fallujah.


Time Warner #39;s AOL to reduce headcount by 700 MUMBAI: In a bid to reverse its declining fortunes through cost cutting measures Time Warner #39;s unit America Online which claims to be the world #39;s largest internet service provider will remove over 700 employees shortly.


Wal-Mart to open up to 18 new stores in China by end-2005: report HONG KONG : US retail powerhouse Wal-Mart Inc will open as many as 18 stores in China by the end of next year as it takes advantage of new rules allowing foreign retailers to expand into second-tier cities, a press report said.


Peso won #39;t be devalued, Cuba bank chief says HAVANA  The central bank president says he is committed to keeping the Cuban peso #39;s value on par with the US dollar in the wake of his country #39;s decision to remove the US currency from circulation.


Profit jumps 13 percent for Delta Faucet parent Masco Corp., the parent company of Carmel, Ind.-based Delta Faucet Co., said third-quarter net income rose 13 percent as a surge in home sales boosted sales of paints, cabinets and other home-improvement supplies.


Tenet #39;s loss narrows; revenue lower NEW YORK---Tenet Healthcare Corp. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in the third quarter, as the Santa Barbara-based operator of acute-care hospitals significantly reduced its loss from continuing operations.


Arctic warming at twice global rate Global warming in the Arctic is happening now, warns the most comprehensive scientific report to date. The reports concludes that the northern ice cap is warming at twice the global rate and that this will lead to serious consequences for the planet.


Spansion unveils serial flash-memory, 512Mbit NOR flash Spansion, a joint venture between AMD and Fujitsu, on November 2 debuted a lineup of low-density serial-flash memory chips and a high-density NOR-flash-memory chip based on its MirrorBit technology.


Spam: staging a canny comeback November 2, 2004 6:48 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - From next Monday, British viewers will be able to see a five-week long televised advertising campaign intended to promote Spam to consumers aged over 45 years.


Painful start for Nuggets Los Angeles - The Nuggets learned a lesson as blunt as an elbow to the forehead during their season-opening, 89-78 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at the Staples Center: The Western Conference still is the Western Conference without


Basketball: Reigning NBA champs open by downing Yao #39;s Rockets AUBURN HILLS, Michigan : Reigning champion Detroit spoiled National Basketball Association scoring leader Tracy McGrady #39;s debut alongside star center Yao Ming with Houston, downing the Rockets 87-79 here.


O #39;Brien makes first point, and it is Iverson! Riddled by injuries to their most important players and playing under a seemingly endless cloud of controversy, the 76ers of a year ago went through two coaches and spiraled down to 33 wins


Lehman named Ryder captain Tom Lehman of Scottsdale faces the task of reversing the losing ways of the US Ryder Cup team. Today Lehman will be named captain of the 2006 US team that will challenge the Europeans at the K Club in Kildare


Shaq may play in Heat opener MIAMI -- Shaquille O #39;Neal wants to play in Miami #39;s opener today at New Jersey despite a strained left hamstring. O #39;Neal said after yesterday #39;s practice the hamstring felt awkward when he ran.


Venus gets off to positive start Venus Williams, fighting to qualify for the season-ending WTA Championships, ousted Lisa Raymond in the first round of the Advanta Championships.


Dutch filmmaker, known for criticism of Islam, murdered Two years after the killing of highly popular anti-immigration populist Pim Fortuyn, Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh is thought to have died a politically motivated death.


US launches air raids on Fallujah, aid worker #39;s captors give 48 <b>...</b> FALLUJAH, Iraq : The US military said it had launched two air raids overnight on the rebel-held Iraqi flashpoint town of Fallujah, but it was not immediately clear if there were any casualties.


Arab world follows closely for US election results Arab satellite networks kept a close watch overnight on the US presidential race, the extensive coverage a sign of the great importance attached to the election in the Middle East.


Israel destroys home of teenage bomber NABLUS, WEST BANK -- The Israeli army yesterday destroyed the home of a teenage suicide bomber despite his mother #39;s public and impassioned criticism of the group that sent her son on the deadly mission.


Super sidekick High-flying Dwyane Wade might be a back-seat driver this season, but he is at ease playing in Shaquille O #39;Neal #39;s big shadow.


Pats #39; Law Said Out 4-6 Weeks With Injury BOSTON Nov 2, 2004 - New England Patriots cornerback Ty Law will be out four to six weeks with a broken bone in his left foot, his agent told The Boston Globe.


Amazon sued over Web site feature Amazon.com was accused in a lawsuit of infringing a Cendant patent for a Web site feature that makes recommendations to consumers based on past purchases.


China #39;s e-crackdown Citing its concern for the effects of violent and pornographic content on China #39;s impressionable youth, Beijing permanently closed down 1,600 Internet cafes and suspended the operations of another 18,000 between February and August.


NHLPA shows its solidarity Cracks started to appear in the armor of the NHL Players Association, but they were quickly patched yesterday. NHLPA executive director Bob Goodenow and members of his staff addressed 75 union


Don #39;t mention the  #39;C #39; word to Hewitt Lleyton Hewitt emerged from a three week break firing on all cylinders and was happy to talk about the teenage kicks of opponent Gael Monfils, the strains of the tour and the way to solve them.


Notebook: Law might miss 4-6 weeks New England cornerback Ty Law will be out from four to six weeks with a broken bone in his left foot, his agent told The Boston Globe.


Everett powerless in loss to Prince George Besides the final score, there is only one statistic that really meant anything last night at the Everett Events Center. That futility with an extra attacker led to a 3-0 victory by


Iran extends condolences over death of UAE president Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has extended condolences to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the demise of its president Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan, the official IRNA news agency reported Wednesday.


Black quits top jobs at Hollinger Inc CONRAD Black, the former owner of the Daily Telegraph, yesterday stood down as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc., the Toronto-based holding company which has voting control over newspaper publisher Hollinger International.


Stelmar Founder to Vote Against Buyout The founder of Greek tanker firm Stelmar Shipping Ltd. on Tuesday urged shareholders to vote against a proposed acquisition by a private equity group, saying the cash deal undercuts the company #39;s value at a time when the sector continues gaining ground.


MSN Remote Record lets you program your Media Center PC to record <b>...</b> Itsa feature thats already found in several other digital video recording software packages, but Microsoft says theyre going to add a new service called MSN Remote Record thatll let you use any browser to remotely schedule a PC running Windows


Spansion 512-Mbit NOR flash memory a leader, claims AMD SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Spansion LLC, the flash memory joint venture of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) and Fujitsu Ltd., is mass producing a 512-Mbit NOR flash memory based on two-bit per cell technology called MirrorBit, AMD said Tuesday (Nov. 2).


JAGS FACING LEFTWICH LAYOFF The Jacksonville Jaguars playoff dreams may well have been dealt the biggest blow they could have imagined. Quarterback Byron Leftwich, who once played a college football game with a fractured shin, has sustained


Rebels split up hostages MILITANTS threatening to kill three foreign United Nations workers abducted in Afghanistan said yesterday they had split them up to thwart rescue attempts.


Queens Berlin visit stirs World War II row BERLIN: Britains Queen Elizabeth arrived in Germany on Tuesday hoping to cement reconciliation after World War Two but plans to hold her first state dinner in a palace used for Hitlers propaganda stirred up a row.


Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid Israeli occupation troops have killed four Palestinians during a raid on the West Bank city of Nablus. Witnesses and medics said three Palestinians, including a member of al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, an offshoot


Black steps down at Hollinger Conrad Black resigned as chairperson and chief executive of Hollinger Inc. yesterday at 10 am, just as a lawyer for a major shareholder began arguments in Ontario court aimed at ejecting him and all but two of Hollinger #39;s directors.


New Media Center OS Plays Well Microsoft #39;s new Windows XP Media Center 2005 operating system has new features that help a PC compete with consumer electronics devices in the living room, and that turn a PC into a home server capable of feeding audio and video to multiple devices on a


Can The iPod Keep Leading The Band? By the time guests arrived at a well-hyped product unveiling by Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL ) on Oct. 26, the big news had leaked: U2 #39;s Bono would be on hand to introduce a special black version of the iPod music player.


Lebanese-American seized in Baghdad Armed gunmen have abducted a Lebanese-American contractor from his Baghdad home, CNN reported Wednesday. The contractor, who reportedly works for the US Army in the Green Zone


YUKOS Calls Meeting to Mull Bankruptcy Oil major YUKOS will hold a shareholders meeting on Dec. 20 to decide whether to file for bankruptcy or liquidate the firm after it was hit with huge new


Insurers #39; losses set a record The property insurance industry had record third-quarter losses this year after a series of storms, including a string of hurricanes, according to an actuarial firm #39;s preliminary estimate.


BMW Keeps 2004 Forecast German premium carmaker BMW reported a lower-than-expected 7.6 percent rise in third-quarter pretax profit, but reaffirmed its forecast for record revenues, earnings and car sales in 2004.


Arctic Melt Accelerates, Governments Split A thaw of the Arctic icecap is accelerating because of global warming but nations in the region including the United States are deadlocked about how to stop it.


New gaming star Like millions of video-game freaks, I spent a chunk of the past week making my bones as a low-level gangsta in the alternate universe of  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.


Abramovich Subdued as Chelsea Beat CSKA in Moscow Roman Abramovichs Chelsea continued their fine Champions League form with a 1-0 victory over the tycoons fellow countrymen in Moscow.


Wenger: We do not think of a catastrophe Arsene Wenger will remind his players of their 4-0 demolition of PSV when he takes his weary team to Eindhoven for what could be the defining moment in this latest Champions League campaign.


NHL union, players break ice And, for the time being at least, the NHLPA #39;s executive director succeeded in cementing what appeared to be cracks in his membership #39;s resolve to battle NHL owners over a salary cap.


O #39;Connor disputes positive drug testing Ireland #39;s Olympic gold medallist, Cian O #39;Connor, has spoken out in the wake of allegations that two of his horses have tested positive for a human drug used to treat schizophrenia.


Ryanair profit beats forecasts, outlook improves No-frills airline Ryanair beat forecasts with an 18 per cent jump in half-year profit after a strong summer and cheered investors yesterday with a surprisingly upbeat take on the full year.


Yukos Shareholders to Consider Bankruptcy Russian oil giant Yukos chief executive officer Stephen Theede said today that the company would call an emergency shareholders meeting to consider a possible bankruptcy.


Verizon, Nextel set aside conflicts Verizon Wireless on Tuesday dropped its opposition to a plan to give Nextel Communications (NXTL) valuable airwaves, removing a big hurdle to a deal aimed at fixing cell phone interference


Asian Stocks Gain as Bush Leads Count; AU Optronics, CNOOC Rise Asian stocks rose after President George W. Bush led John Kerry in vote counting in the US presidential election. Exporters such as Samsung Electronics Co.


BMW misses 3rd quarter forecast BMW has reported a lower-than-expected 7.6 percent rise in third-quarter pretax profit, but has reaffirmed its forecast for record revenues, earnings and car sales in 2004.


Philippine Shares End Up On Earnings Hopes, Oil Prices MANILA (Dow Jones)--Philippine shares ended higher Wednesday, led by blue chips like Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., or PLDT, which gained on expectations of favorable third-quarter results due tomorrow.


Cuba to shield peso from devaluation HAVANA - Cuban Central Bank president Francisco Soberon said he is committed to ensuring the convertible peso remains on par with the US dollar in the wake of his country #39;s currency replacing dollars as legal tender.


Veritas puts homemade touch on new OpForce Veritas has retooled its OpForce management software to improve the way the code works with its existing products and to make it easier for administrators to control applications.


NHL union head: Season in doubt NHL union head Bob Goodenow said Tuesday that locked-out players remain unified and that the season is in serious jeopardy. Im hopeful that there will be a season, but


Lehman gets nod as next US captain The disaster at Oakland Hills Country Club apparently wasnt enough to sway the PGA of America toward a different course in selecting the United States captain.


Decision near Jim Leyland #39;s brief flirtation with the Mets officially ended yesterday, and general manager Omar Minaya is prepared to select a manager after today #39;s second round of interviews with Willie Randolph, Rudy Jaramillo and Terry Collins.


Isiah giving Crawford his shot to score with fans The new young guy for the Knicks, this season #39;s new young guy, fast and hungry and talented, is Jamal Crawford. He knows all about bad teams, because he has played his whole NBA career with the Bulls.


Magna spinoffs pledge to keep to long-term strategies amid <b>...</b> TORONTO (CP) - Top executives at two Magna International spinoffs the the auto parts giant wants to take private reaffirmed Tuesday that independent committees will analyse the bids and denied that outcomes in Magna #39;s favour have been pre-determined.


Kalam to leave for Abu Dhabi to offer condolences New Delhi, Nov. 3. (PTI): President APJ Abdul Kalam is leaving today for Abu Dhabi to offer condolences to ruling family, Government and people of UAE on the demise of President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan.


Karzai Declared Winner of Afghan Election Incumbent Hamid Karzai is the official winner of last month #39;s historic Afghan presidential election, the body organizing the vote said on Wednesday.


Iraq #39;s northern oil exports halted Oil official says fourth sabotage is one of the most powerful and most serious attacks ever on pipeline network. By Marwan Ibrahim- KIRKUK, Iraq.


Robben can lead the Blue revolution Chelsea #39;s wingless wonders are finally taking flight. Jose Mourinho #39;s sides often display the width of a particularly narrow pencil but a new, sharper shape is emerging.


Bunning, Osborne Win Re-Election Bids Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning barely won re-election to the US Senate on Tuesday, edging Democratic challenger Daniel Mongiardo by about 2 percent of the vote in Kentucky.


Woman takes hostages at Caterpillar factory Clayton, NC -- A woman apparently upset about the firing of a friend took five people hostage at a Caterpillar heavy-equipment factory Tuesday, police said.


Wal-Mart to open 18 more stores in China Wal-Mart plans to open 18 new stores in China by the end of next year, as new rules permit foreign retailers to expand into smaller inland cities.


BMW Reports Fifth Increase in Profit on New Models (Update2) Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the world #39;s second-largest maker of luxury cars, said third-quarter profit rose 7.6 percent, the fifth increase in a row, as new models lured customers from DaimlerChrysler AG #39;s Mercedes-Benz.


Oil, \$, markets up on Bush win prospects Amid indications that US President George W Bush is all set to return to the White House for a second term, oil prices, which had dropped below \$50 a barrel on Monday crept back to \$51 before settling at \$50.


Current Arctic ice cap warms at twice the global rate The most comprehensive scientific reports global warming in the Arctic is happening now. The reports concludes that the northern ice cap is warming at twice the global rate and that this will lead to serious consequences for the planet.


NASA to Track Odd Explosions NASA plans to launch a new space telescope later this month capable of spinning around at a moment #39;s notice to catch sight of the elusive, brief and powerful explosions that send blasts of light and radiation screaming through our universe every day.


Will this pick-up line work for you? Japanese sociologists and psychiatrists have come up with the best pick-up line in the world. The line  quot;Rainen no kono hi mo issho ni waratteiy-oh quot; means  quot;This time next year, let #39;s be laughing together quot;.


Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas #39; has few faults  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, quot; \$49.99, www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas/. Format: PlayStation 2. Players: 1-2. Category: Action.


FORD IN WORLD RALLY PLEDGE Ford has made a four-year commitment to the World Rally Championship, ending fears that they could pull out of that series as well as Formula One, reports Reuters.


IT #39;S VA VA GLOOM ARSENE WENGER last night admitted his Champions League frustration as Arsenal were left facing a nervous scramble to reach the second phase.


NHL players determined to fight salary cap TORONTO (CP) - With the NHL season slipping away, players made it clear Tuesday they won #39;t cave in to team owners.  quot;We #39;re more united now than we were before, quot; star defenceman Chris Pronger said after 74 members


Lehman tipped to become US Ryder Cup skipper Tom Lehman, a former British Open champion, is expected to be named on Wednesday as the US Ryder Cup captain for the next match against Europe in 2006.


Jacksonville QB has torn ligaments Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich will miss four to six weeks with torn ligaments in his left knee, ESPN #39;s Chris Mortensen is reporting.


SHEER TERROR KIDNAPPED aid worker Margaret Hassan fainted as she pleaded for her life on a video yesterday. The distressing footage was released as her three sisters begged her captors for her release.


Sudan camp siege as UN workers flee Sudanese soldiers surrounded three refugee camps in Darfur yesterday, forcing out aid workers in a development that could worsen the plight of thousands of African tribesmen who have fled the region #39;s smouldering civil war.


Barroso Nears EU Revamp as Latvia Replaces Nominee (Update1) European Commission President- designate Jose Barroso came a step closer to ending the stalemate over his leadership team when Latvia bowed to pressure to replace its commissioner.


SingTel, six other Asian operators form regional mobile alliance SINGAPORE : Singapore Telecoms has joined hands with six other Asian telcos to form a unified regional mobile network. The Bridge Mobile Alliance will be equally owned by SingTel


More Wells Fargo data stolen Sensitive customer details are lost in an Atlanta burglary - the third such theft in a year. For the third time in a year, criminals have stolen computers that contained names and sensitive financial information of customers of Wells Fargo  amp; Co.


Cowboys Are Coming One hundred four of 117 precincts reporting showed 55 percent for the stadium and 45 percent against as of midnight Tuesday. The Vote Yes, A Win for Arlington Committee, celebrated its victory with several


Official Declares Karzai Winner In Afghan Election Kabul, Afghanistan -- An Afghan electoral board spokesman says Hamid Karzai is the winner of that country #39;s landmark presidential election.


Thai Prime Minister committed to resolving instability in southern <b>...</b> Bangkok (VNA) - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday announced that he has set up a task force of eight members, including three Muslims, to investigate the Oct. 25 incident involving the death


Arafat does not have leukaemia: official report PARIS, Nov 2 (AFP) - The first official medical report on the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has confirmed that he does not have leukaemia, the Palestinian representative in France Leila Shahid said Tuesday.


Yukos Shareholders to Consider Bankruptcy Next Month (Update3) OAO Yukos Oil Co., Russia #39;s biggest oil exporter, will ask shareholders to consider declaring bankruptcy to protect assets from government demands for \$14 billion in back taxes, more than the company #39;s market value.


Asian stock markets cheer  quot;pro-business quot; Bush lead SINGAPORE : Asian stocks rose Wednesday on indications that US President George W. Bush, whose trade and business policies are seen as more market friendly in the region, will be re-elected.


Petro price hike decision in 48 hrs The government will decide on increasing petrol, diesel, LPG and kerosene prices within the next 24-48 hours. This was announced by Finance Minister P Chidambaram after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.


Wenger unruffled by sluggish Arsenal Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is refusing to panic but admits his side are going through a dip after witnessing their English Premiership and Champions League campaigns stutter.


Ronaldinho Brilliance in Barcelona-Milan 2-1 Brazilian forward Ronaldinho scored a sensational goal for Barcelona against Milan, making for a last-gasp 2-1. The 24-year-old #39;s brilliant left-foot hit at the Nou Camp Wednesday night sent Barcelona atop of Group F.


Karzai officially declared election winner The leader of Afghanistan #39;s interim government, Hamid Karzai, has been officially declared the winner of last month #39;s presidential election.


Time Warner Posts Profit Time Warner Inc. (TWX), the world #39;s largest media company, on Wednesday reported a lower third-quarter profit and established a \$500 million legal reserve and said it will restate its accounting for its AOL Europe unit prior to 2002.


Cigna Profit Rises in Third Quarter Health insurer Cigna Corp. on Wednesday posted a higher quarterly profit as it saw growth in its health care segment and recognized a gain on the sale of its retirement benefits business.


Decision on fuel price hike soon New Delhi, Nov. 3. (PTI): The Government will decide on increasing petrol, diesel, LPG and kerosene prices within the next 24-48 hours.


Nokia #39;s Ollila Says Global Mobile-Phone Users Reach 1.7 Billion Nokia Oyj Chief Executive Officer Jorma Ollila said there are 1.7 billion mobile-phone users globally, equivalent to 26 percent penetration, and market growth will come from camera phones and so-called smartphones.


SCO #39;s answer to Groklaw.net on hold The SCO Group Inc. is reconsidering its plans to launch an alternative to the Groklaw.net Web site that had been scheduled to go live this week, a company spokeswoman said Monday.


Tiger ready for  #39;fun week #39; after return He actually considered floating away into retirement with his new bride aboard his yacht Privacy, never to be seen on a golf course again.


Players attack Bettman NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has come in for fierce criticism following a meeting of locked-out players. The NHL Players Assocation leaders briefed 74 players on Tuesday about the team owners #39; lockout which


Houllier Expects Cisse to Bounce Back Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has backed Djibril Cisse to make a full recovery from his double leg fracture. Houllier, who agreed the 14million signing of Cisse from Auxerre prior to parting company


High expectations prompt talk of Arsenal crisis If there is a crisis at Arsenal then nobody has told manager Arsene Wenger. In a miserable fortnight, the English champions have had their record unbeaten league


Hearts name Robertson as manager Ex-player John Robertson was named manager of Scottish Premier League Hearts on Wednesday. Robertson, who made his name as a striker at Hearts, has left premier league rivals Inverness


CL Preview : Man United-Sparta Prague United host Sparta Prague as they look to take a confident stride towards the next phase. Manchester United expect to qualify from the group stage, its just something that they always do, like the sun coming up each morning.


Guarding of Ukraine central election commission relieved KIEV, November 3 (Itar-Tass) - Water cannons and armoured personnel carriers were removed from the territory of the Ukrainian central election commission on Wednesday.


Time Warner Posts Profit Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest media company, on Wednesday reported a lower third-quarter profit and established a \$500 million legal reserve


Yukos close to bankruptcy: company CEO Russian oil giant Yukos is very close to insolvency, Yukos #39; CEO Steven Theede was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying on Wednesday.


Cellular Firms End Dispute Over Airwaves Cellular industry arch-rivals Nextel Communications Inc. and Verizon Wireless reached an accord yesterday, with Verizon Wireless agreeing not to sue to block regulators from giving Nextel control of airwaves worth billions of dollars.


PG amp;E profit falls 55 Profit at PG amp;E Corp. fell 55.3 percent in the most recent quarter, a drop the company blamed Tuesday on a lingering effect of California #39;s energy crisis.


Climax Lifts The Lid On Avalon TVG first brought you word about Project Avalon close to a year ago, when the first details of the next-gen title currently in development at Climax Brighton Studio first became apparent.


New-look Lakers in sync from the start Bryant lets the game come to him and team rings in its new era in perfect pitch, for at least one night. Did someone have the audacity to suggest the Lakers might miss a beat?


Secondary concerns Pats According to an Associated Press report Tuesday, cornerback Ty Laws agent Carl Poston told the Boston Globe that his client will miss four to six weeks with a broken bone in his left foot.


Iraqi Education Ministry Hit by Car Bomb; 6 Killed Until Tuesday, the Education Ministry remained untouched by the car bombs that explode daily here. Insurgents had announced from mosque loudspeakers that the


Japan denies offering ransom for hostage Japan #39;s Foreign Ministry has dismissed a claim by Iraqi militants who kidnapped and killed a Japanese hostage that Tokyo offered a ransom for his release.


Update 5: Volkswagen, German Union OK Pay Freeze Germany #39;s biggest industrial union agreed to a 28-month pay freeze in a deal Wednesday with automaker Volkswagen, receiving in return a guarantee that there will be no layoffs before 2011, the chief union negotiator said Wednesday.


Insurer says 2005 earnings to fall from 2004 levels Insurer Cigna on Wednesday posted a nearly two-thirds lift in third quarter earnings, but also said 2005 earnings should fall from 2004 levels.


Dynegy says acquisition  #39;sign of turning corner #39; Dynegy Inc., owner of power plants in 12 US states, has agreed to buy Sithe Energies Inc. from Exelon Corp. for \$135 million, the first acquisition since the company began selling assets to repay debt in 2002.


Nokia #39;s latest smartphone gives a widescreen view Nokia #39;s latest smartphone, the 7710, takes a widescreen approach to helping users be productive on the move. The device was launched at the mobile phone maker #39;s Mobility Conference in Monaco in Tuesday.


Dalhousie scientists first in world to successfully clone insects HALIFAX (CP) - The buzzing. The biting. You #39;d think there were already enough insects in the world to drive you buggy. However, a team of researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax announced Tuesday that


Moon, Jupiter, Venus slated for get-together Early-morning risers this week will be treated to a wonderful display of planetary motion, as Venus and Jupiter cross each other #39;s path in the eastern sky before dawn.


Results are in: They #39;re not same old Lakers Jeffrey Osborne sang the national anthem before a Lakers home opener for the 22nd straight year, the sellout crowd cheered loudest in the pregame introductions for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers


Mackay backs Robertson to succeed Former Hearts midfielder Gary Mackay has backed new manager John Robertson to continue the success enjoyed by the departed Craig Levein.


Mourning #39;s time wasting with Nets He #39;s all sinew and cut muscle in perhaps a slightly smaller frame than he once was as a dominant NBA center for the Heat. It #39;s as though the stunning diagnosis of four years ago - four years!


Volkswagen, German Union OK Pay Freeze A Volkswagen worker protests with a sign reading  quot;Captain Hartz, it #39;s a trip on the Titanic for us quot; during a warning strike at the Volkswagen factory in Hanover, northern Germany, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004.


Global warming accelerates arctic melt Northern ice cap is warming at twice the global rate and that will lead to serious consequences for the planet, according to the eight-nations scientific report.


UPDATE 1-India lose early wickets in rain-hit final test India struggled to 22 for two on the rain-hit first day of the fourth and final test against Australia on Wednesday after losing openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.


RIJKAARD SALUTES RONALDINHO Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard lavished praise on Ronaldinho after the Brazilian #39;s brilliant late winner saw off the challenge of Champions League opponents AC Milan.


US soldier sentenced to 30-day confinement, dishonorable discharge Charles Jenkins, a US military serviceman, received a minor sentence Wednesday to 30 days in confinement and dishonorable discharge by a US court-martial for his desertion in 1960s, the US Army said.


UAE begins 40 days of mourning for dead president The United Arab Emirates began 40 days of mourning today following the death of its founding president, a visionary who helped transform seven tiny states into a high-tech crossroad of gleaming skyscrapers.


The post-Arafat era began long ago JERUSALEM Almost at the very moment that the Jordanian helicopter took off, lifting Yasser Arafat away from his prolonged siege in Ramallah, the heavens opened with a downpour.


Jobless numbers increase again in Germany The ranks of the unemployed in Germany increased in October for the ninth straight month, the Federal Labour Agency said today in a report that threatened government efforts to shrink the public deficit.


PSV on verge of breaking losing Euro streak PSV Eindhoven look likely to break a run of eight previous failures to reach the knockout phase of the Champions League after their 1-0 win over Norwegians Rosenborg on Tuesday.


Indiana eyeing bowl bid The Hoosiers haven #39;t known what it #39;s like to play in a postseason bowl game since 1993. Third-year coach Gerry DiNardo still doesn #39;t know what it #39;s like to win a Big Ten road game.


64-Year Old American Pleads Guilty to Deserting A 64-year old American soldier pleaded guilty on Wednesday to deserting to North Korea in 1965, receiving a relatively light sentence of up to 30 days confinement and a dishonorable


Shalom: Israel must prepare for Arafat #39;s death Israeli FM says his country #39;s aim is to be ready for the day after Arafat who is suffering from mysterious illness. JERUSALEM - Israel must prepare for the death of veteran Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat


Qualcomm to build \$800m US wireless media network Mobile multimedia content will get its own nationwide network in the US by 2006 if an \$800m (435m) project by Qualcomm goes according to plan.


SCO sees a little sense SCO #39;s decision to rethink its scoinfo.com website, which the company had floated as a way of providing an archive of legal filings, hearing dates and SCO positions on various matters, is perhaps the first sign of common sense from the company for three


Soccer: Ronaldinho brings matchless beauty Beauty and integrity were restored to the Champions League at venues as far apart as Barcelona and Moscow on Tuesday night. Nothing quite matches the beauty of a Brazilian #39;s conjuring a winning goal out of sheer imagination.


Wonderful news: Malcolm Wilson is delighted with the new <b>...</b> Ford yesterday announced a new four-year deal with the Dovenby outfit to keep the car maker a leading contender in the World Rally Championship.


Tennis: Victory for Henman TIM Henman made a bright start to the defence of his French Masters Series title in Paris with a 6-3 6-4 win over Thailand #39;s Paradorn Srichaphan.


WFP Says Sudan #39;s Army Blocks Access to Camps The World Food Program reports the Sudanese army Tuesday surrounded two refugee camps near Nyala in southern Darfur province, denying access to humanitarian groups.


Karzai Win Gives Chance to Cleanse Afghan Government Incumbent Hamid Karzai was declared the winner of last month #39;s Afghan presidential election Wednesday and now faces the task of forming a government minus the warlords and drug runners who tainted his last cabinet.


Israel wants UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme JERUSALEM - Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom called Wednesday for UN sanctions against Iran unless it called a complete halt to uranium enrichment.


Seven Asian Mobile Phone Companies Link Seven mobile phone companies with a subscriber base of 56 million across Asia announced on Wednesday a joint venture that will develop technology to build a common service platform across the region.


BCE 3rd-Quarter Profit Falls on Employee Buyout Costs (Update2) BCE Inc., Canada #39;s biggest telephone company, said third-quarter profit fell 78 percent because of costs for early retirement and severance packages to cut jobs.


SCO Gives up on Linux Website Richard Mathias writes  quot;Following on from the posting a month ago, where SCO said it was going to launch a new website to counteract Groklaw and give its side of things - well, now the company looks like it #39;s given up on the whole plan.


Plans put on hold for pro SCO website Infoworld reports that SCO #39;s briefly planned foray into Groklaw territory announced last month has been put on the back burner.


Student Suspended for KKK Costume _Nov. 3, 2004 - A Michigan high school student #39;s costume is earning an award -- and a suspension. The City High student dressed as a Ku Klux Klansman for the school #39;s Halloween masquerade party.


Opener is sweet for  #39;Zo Alonzo Mourning doesn #39;t know if he #39;ll cry. But you can bet he #39;ll scowl and shoot menacing glares at just about anyone and everyone tonight when he continues his comeback from a kidney transplant.


Iraq rebels stage fresh attacks Insurgents have mounted fresh attacks in Baghdad and a US-Lebanese contractor has become the latest victim of a kidnapping spree in the run-up to a threatened US assault on rebel-held Falluja and Ramadi.


Time Warner net slips on legal reserve Reuters, New York <b>...</b> Time Warner, the world #39;s largest media company, on Wednesday said third-quarter profit fell as it established a \$500m legal reserve and it will restate results for its AOL Europe unit prior to 2002.


CIGNA Corp. 3Q Profit Up on Gain From Sale CIGNA Corp. said net income rose sharply in the third quarter, reflecting increased earnings in its health care segment and a gain from the sale of a retirement benefits business.


Buzz starts at Dalhousie as team clones fruit flies HALIFAX -- The buzzing. The biting. You #39;d think there were already enough insects in the world to drive you buggy. However, a team of researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax announced yesterday it had


Zayed bin Sultan Dies; Gulf Leader and Statesman Sheik Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan, a Bedouin tribesman who became president of the federation known as the United Arab Emirates and one of the Arab world #39;s leading statesmen, died yesterday.


Karzai wins Afghan presidential election Hamid Karzai was declared the winner of Afghanistan #39;s landmark presidential election Wednesday, after investigators concluded that a string of irregularities were too minor to overturn his triumph.


Iraqi Oil Ministry official killed in Baghdad BAGHDAD A senior Oil Ministry official was killed Wednesday by gunmen on his way to work, the ministry #39;s spokesman said. The official, Hussein Ali al-Fattal, director general of the ministry #39;s oil byproducts


Midnight death deadlines for Afghan hostages Afghan militants threatening to kill three UN hostages, including Northern Ireland #39;s Annetta Flanigan, pushed back the deadline for their deaths until midnight today - 7.30pm Irish time.


British troops in central Iraq suffer new attacks British troops redeployed in central Iraq to support US forces have come under fresh attacks at their base south of Baghdad, the BBC reported Wednesday.


Middle East ; Israel bombs Nablus homes Middle East News, Israeli occupation troops have demolished homes and detained several Palestinians in the al-Askar refugee camp in Nablus on the West Bank.


Day one goes to rain, Australia A match that assumed grave importance for India as a face saver of sorts has been cut short due to rain. The day was marked by rain and more rain and the only time the umpires decided to start play led to


Worker morale may take toll on airlines It is a management truism that low morale among workers inevitably results in low productivity, low quality, erosion of customer loyalty and, ultimately, lower profits.


Deficit widens at DirecTV DirecTV Group, the largest satellite television programmer, has said that its loss widened considerably in the third quarter because of a one-time charge to write down the value of two satellites.


Wall Street Headed for Morning Rally US stock futures predict that Wall Street will open sharply higher this morning on expectations that President Bush will likely win the election.


Copernic cible les marchs europens pour son moteur de <b>...</b> Les versions allemande, franaise et nerlandaise sont dsormais disponibles. La version italienne sera bientt accessible. Copernic et son partenaire de dveloppement conomique international Contraco


Nokia replaces cash with phone Nokia is about to start a trial in Germany that will see travelers paying for public transport with their mobile phone rather than cash.


#39;Islamist #39; held in van Gogh case The man suspected of killing Dutch film maker Theo van Gogh is a suspected radical Islamist with alleged terrorist links, the Dutch authorities say.


Panel says Karzai winner in Afghanistan A panel investigating the Afghan presidential elections said Wednesday incumbent President Hamid Karzai won with 55 percent of the vote, the BBC reported.


BCE #39;s Q3 profit sinks to \$82M from \$446M as over 5,000 workers <b>...</b> MONTREAL (CP) - BCE Inc. is posting a special charge of \$985 million as 5,052 workers - 11 per cent of the workforce - take advantage of buyouts announced earlier this year.


Qualcomm Fans Fear 2005 Cooling Trend Investors looking at Qualcomm #39;s (QCOM:Nasdaq - news - research) fourth-quarter earnings report will be seeking a clear signal on the wireless sector.


Nokia unveils near field communication product Nokia has unveiled the Nokia NFC (near field communication) shell, which allows consumers to access services and exchange information with a touch gesture using NFC technology - a technology that emerged from the combination of contactless identification


The not-so-great cover-up A crisis, they say, is the best way to test the efficiency of a system. At the Wankhede Stadium, there was a crisis on the first morning when unseasonal showers showed up on the first morning of the final Test.


Champ ready for goodbye CHAMPION Makybe Diva, the dual Melbourne Cup hero, may have run her last race in Australia. Trainer Lee Freedman said yesterday he was pushing hard to campaign Makybe Diva in the northern hemisphere


A heavy heart can #39;t weigh down Hewitt IN boxing terms he was a little ring-rusty and he had a kid with a long reach and a friendly crowd up against him. Still, the old pro of 23 finally had too much guile for the 18-year-old upstart, and Lleyton Hewitt survived.


Foreign failures THE nation #39;s biggest punter Sean Bartholomew has revealed he rated Vinnie Roe and Mamool as having far less chance of winning the Melbourne Cup because overseas jockeys were riding them.


UAE president #39;s death makes little impact on oil prices DUBAI (AFP) - The death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahayan, president of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE), is not expected to have a major impact on already climbing world crude prices, experts said.


Deal reached in Volkswagen labour dispute HANOVER - Management at Volkswagen and union leaders Wednesday agreed to a 28-month pay freeze as part of plans by the giant German-based carmaker to drastically cut costs.


Wall Street expected to surge at open Market watchers expect the US stock market to surge at Wednesdays open, as Wall Street bets that President George W. Bush has likely won re-election at the nations president


Satellite radio bids worry industry OTTAWA (CP) -- Musicians #39; rights must be protected by the country #39;s telecommunications regulator as it considers three bids for satellite radio licences, says the music recording industry.


Arctic ice cap warming at twice the global rate: Technology India: London, Nov 3: A new study conducted by an international team of 300 researchers from the Arctic Council, which is comprised of the eight nations including the US with Arctic territories suggests that the northern ice cap is warming at


NHL players stick together despite reality It was comforting to see Bob Goodenow hasn #39;t changed much in the seven weeks since the National Hockey League began locking out its players.


Ramirez looking forward to playing (and eating) in Japan Less than a week after celebrating a World Series title, Manny Ramirez is in Japan for more baseball -- and a little sushi. Ramirez, Boston Red Sox teammate David Ortiz and 26 other major league players arrived


Arafat, Musharraf shake logjam Although the veteran Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan have little in common, their recent moves have given a jolt to two long frozen conflicts -- the Israeli-Palestinian imbroglio and the Indo-Pakistan struggle


Website shows beheading Dubai - The al-Qaeda-linked Army of Ansar al-Sunna posted a video on its website on Wednesday showing the beheading of  quot;a senior Iraqi army officer quot; in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.


Duke earnings jump in third quarter Duke Energy Corp. reports third-quarter net income of \$389 million, or 41 cents per diluted share, sharply above earnings of \$49 million, or 5 cents per diluted share, in the same period last year.


Update 1: Asian, European Markets Advance; Oil Up Stock markets rose across Europe and Asia, oil prices edged up and the US dollar was modestly higher Wednesday as US President Bush crept closer to re-election in a tight race for the White House.


Dean Foods Third-Quarter Profit Falls Dean Foods Co. Inc. (DF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 67 percent drop in third-quarter profit as volatile milk and butter prices and diminished consumer appetite for


Insurers obligated to pay controversial Marsh fees Placement fees charged by broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) may be unethical and under intense scrutiny by regulators, but that


Now, the Japanese come up with the perfect chat-up-line!: World News: London, Nov 2 : Japanese men no longer have to go searching for that perfect line to make women go weak in the knees.


Weld jumps to hoop #39;s defence DERMOT Weld has staunchly defended the ride of stable jockey Pat Smullen on Melbourne Cup runner-up Vinnie Roe. Weld said he could not fault the ride by Smullen, who scooted three deep for most of the race before forging deeper around the home turn.


Quick healer? Leftwich might play through pain Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich will miss four to six weeks with a partial tear in the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee, ESPN #39;s Chris Mortensen is reporting.


Arafat hopes for US  #39;policy of peace #39; PARIS Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader, who is having medical tests in a French military hospital, hopes that President George W. Bush will adopt a new  quot;policy of peace quot; in the Middle East, an aide said Wednesday.


Update 1: Cigna Profit Soars 64 Percent on Unit Sale Cigna Corp., one of the nation #39;s largest health insurers, Wednesday said third-quarter net income surged 64 percent on robust growth at its indemnity business and a gain from the sale of a retirement-benefits business.


Orica profit trebles to \$328m net CHEMICAL, paint and explosives manufacturer Orica tripled its net profit in 2003-04, booking a bottom-line result of \$327.8 million and forecasting further growth on the back of strong demand from the mining sector.


German unemployment rises again threatening budget deficit FRANKFURT : The number of jobless in Germany rose in October, data showed, complicating the government #39;s already tough task of trying to draft a budget that will respect European Union guidelines.


Acer confident of rise in global PC sales Taipei - Acer, the world #39;s fifth-largest brand-name personal computer vendor, said global sales in its core business are expected to rise 30-40 percent in 2005 from the 205-215 billion Taiwan dollars (R37.


McGrath wastes no time as openers fall EARLY indications are that the fourth Test in Mumbai, should it get going, might not last long. The first session was rained out, but the two teams managed to squeeze in four action-filled overs before the


NHL season on ice? The National Hockey League Players #39; Association closed ranks yesterday, but in doing so brought the season closer to cancellation.


Old flame Robertson back to rekindle Hearts Hearts have appointed John Robertson as their new manager to succeed Craig Levein at the Scottish Premiership club where he became a goalscoring legend during his playing career.


Fergie Urges Strikers To Make Their Mark Sir Alex Ferguson has attempted to quell his strikers recent profligacy in front of goal by offering advice he received as a striker during his playing days: just hit the target.


Pistons are grand in opener After getting their championship rings and sending the banner up into the rafters, the Pistons started their title defense with an 87-79 victory over the Houston Rockets


Time Warner 3rd-Qtr Profit Falls 7.8 on Legal Costs (Update5) Time Warner Inc., the world #39;s largest media company, said third-quarter profit fell 7.8 percent after it set aside \$500 million to resolve government investigations into its accounting practices at America Online.


Globe joins six telcos in Asia-Pacific alliance Globe Telecom has joined a group of mobile-phone operators in Asia-Pacific to form a regional mobile alliance that will invest up to \$30 million to \$40 million over three years with an objective


Polo Ralph Lauren 2Q Profit Increases Clothing maker Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. on Wednesday said its second-quarter profit jumped 49 percent. Quarterly net income was \$80.


Gold Fields Board Wants Rejection of Bid The board of Gold Fields Ltd. urged shareholders Thursday to reject a US\$8.1 billion (euro6.36 billion) hostile takeover bid by South African gold producer Harmony Gold Mining Co.


FCC approves Nextel spectrum swap The FCC has voted to approve a spectrum swap for Nextel to keep emergency radio spectrum clean from interference. We let you know that it was likely to be approved, as late as yesterday.


Report: EU #39;s Growth Strategy Off-Target The European Union #39;s ambition to become the world #39;s most dynamic economy by 2010 is becoming a tale of  quot;missed objectives and failed promises, quot; said a report released Wednesday.


Climate change is here, now, say scientists YELLOWKNIFE - The most comprehensive study of Arctic climate change ever made has some dramatic news for Canada #39;s North. The report, which will be released next week, says that the most rapid climate change on earth is happening in the Arctic.


Rosen #39;s take on McGrady-Yao debut Since rotations are usually shorter during preseason games, players have to get accustomed to extended daylight. This puts a burden on their physical condition as well as their ability to maintain concentration.


Renegades waiting on owner The shotgun formation is one used quite often on the football field, an alignment that is effective for passing the ball and generating offence.


Europe Sends Transatlantic Messages The United States will not change their policy towards Europe, whatever the final results of the President elections, the US ambassador to EU Rockwell A. Schnabel said Wednesday.


Globe, 6 others to form largest jt venture mobile firm in AsPac Reyes. Seven leading Asia-Pacific mobile operators, including Ayala-owned Globe Telecom, are investing \$30 to \$40 million over three years to form the regions largest joint venture mobile


Fewer people reported investment income to taxman in 2003, says <b>...</b> It was the third straight year that the numbers have fallen, although not nearly as much as in the previous two years.  quot;Nearly 7.4 million people reported just over \$30.


Digital Imaging #39;s Winners And Losers Apple Computer (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) saw the strongest gains on the Infoimaging Index last week; its shares closed up 10.


Soccer: Old flame Robertson back to rekindle Hearts EDINBURGH : Hearts have appointed John Robertson as their new manager to succeed Craig Levein at the Scottish Premiership club where he became a goalscoring legend during his playing career.


Sacramento Kings Team Report - November 3 (Sports Network) - The Sacramento Kings play the second game of their regular season tonight, as they visit the San Antonio Spurs at the SBC Center.


Dutch Filmmaker Who Criticized Islam Is Slain In Amsterdam Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh received death threats after a recent movie criticized the way women are treated under Islam. Yesterday, the threats became reality.


Hungary to withdraw troops from Iraq by March 2005: Gyurcsany BUDAPEST (AFP) - Hungary will withdraw its 300 troops from Iraq by March 31, 2005, Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said at a military ceremony in Budapest.


Factory Orders Fall for 2nd Straight Month Orders placed with US factories fell for the second consecutive month in September, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, with demand dropping sharply for manufactured goods other than defense materials.


Stocks Surge on Presumed Bush Victory Traders follow closing bell equity prices at the New York Stock Exchange, on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004. The Dow ended the session down after advancing earlier in the day.


ISM US Non-Manufacturing Index Rises Growth in the vast US services sector expanded in October a bit more than economists had expected, including a slight gain in employment, according to an industry survey published on Wednesday.


Duke earnings jump in third quarter Duke Energy Corp. (NYSE: DUK) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of \$389 million, or 41 cents per diluted share, sharply above earnings of \$49 million, or 5 cents per diluted share, in the same period last year.


US Treasuries swing lower as Bush holds the lead US Treasury debt prices swung lower once more on Wednesday as investors bet President George W. Bush was likely to win reelection despite a still contested vote in Ohio.


Nokia, Philips Team with German Transport Network for NFC Trial Nokia, Royal Philips Electronics together with Rhein-Main Verkehrsverbund (RMV), public transport authority for Frankfurt, Germany #39;s greater area, have announced a joint project to trial a near field communication (NFC) ticketing solution that uses mobile


Karzai wins Afghan election Hamid Karzai has been declared as Afghanistan #39;s president after an electoral commission concluded that vote rigging had not affected the result.


Hungary PM Says Troops Out of Iraq by End-March Hungary #39;s new Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said the country #39;s 300 troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of March 2005, a government spokeswoman said Wednesday.


Wal-Mart improves image by donating new research center in China The US retail giant Wal-Mart investedone million US dollars to establish China #39;s first retail research center at Beijing #39;s prestigious Tsinghua University.


Record Labels to Appeal Sony-BMG Merger Impala, a group representing 2,000 smaller record labels, said Wednesday it would ask the European Union #39;s high court to overturn a decision by EU regulators approving the merger between the music units of Japan #39;s Sony Corp.


Stocks Surge on Presumed Bush Victory Stocks surged Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials posting a triple-digit gain moments after the opening bell, as investors expressed relief following the election and what #39;s widely believed to be a victory for President Bush.


Satellite write-downs widen DirecTV #39;s loss DirecTV Group, the largest satellite television programmer, said its loss widened considerably in the third quarter because of a one-time charge to pay for new satellites.


Inter #39;s Adriano sees red The Italians lost their 100 per cent record in Europe having won their first three matches, but a point at the San Siro was all they needed to reach the knockout stages.


Robertson confirmed as Hearts manager John Robertson has this morning been confirmed as the new Hearts manager. Mr Robertson #39;s arrival follows several days of negotiation with Inverness Caly Thistle over a compensation package for the Highland club.


IAEA report on Iran may undermine US demands A new report on UN inspections in Irans nuclear facilities may undermine the US demand to send Tehrans nuclear file to the UN Security Council this month, diplomats said on Wednesday.


EU must stoke growth, report says The European Union needs to take action if it is to meet its goal of outpacing the US economy by 2010, a report says. The document leaked to the Reuters news agency and due out later on Wednesday says that


Oil jumps as Bush nears victory Oil has leapt back above \$50 as President George W. Bush edges towards US election victory, a result which traders. say will bolster fuel demand and underpin anxiety over security of Middle East supply.


Hesitant world markets hang on for a US election result FRANKFURT The dollar firmed on Wednesday, but stock markets were hesitant in Asia and Europe as uncertainty surfaced about the outcome of the US presidential election, despite initial indications that George W. Bush was leading John Kerry in the race for


BorgWarner Expects \$1.4B in New Business Car parts maker BorgWarner Inc. on Wednesday said it expects to generate \$1.4 billion in net new business from 2005 to 2007, projecting growth that will outpace the auto industry.


Verizon wont oppose new spectrum for Nextel Verizon Wireless said it wont oppose the Federal Communications Commissions decision to grant valuable wireless spectrum to Nextel Communications Inc.


Toshiba Fixes Notebook Flaws PC World is reporting that Toshiba will replace faulty memory modules in certain laptop PCs.  quot;The program covers 27 models notebook computers.


For Chirac and Others, a Close Eye on US Vote So he would be flipping channels late into Tuesday evening and again very early Wednesday morning to monitor coverage of the American presidential election on the wide, flat-screen television


Oil surges as Bush nears win SINGAPORE: Oil prices have spiked up above \$51 a barrel as increasing signs of an electoral victory for US President George W Bush raises the prospect of continued high demand in the world #39;s biggest energy consumer.


Advertising #39;s Interpublic Sees Loss Widen Interpublic Group of Cos. Inc. (IPG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a wider quarterly loss as hefty charges continued to weigh on the world #39;s No.


Verizon Wireless, Nextel Reach Accord Verizon Wireless has agreed to drop its opposition to the FCC #39;s decision to realign the 800 MHz spectrum band, including Nextel #39;s receipt of 1.9 GHz spectrum, and Nextel has agreed to relinquish


Climate Change Melts Arctic Ice Negative changes include a shorter season for oil and gas development due to soggy tundra and rising seas due to the melting of ice sheets.


Salesforce.com Enhances Its Software-As-Service Approach CEO Benioff  amp; Co. are more of a  quot;disruptive force quot; in the software industry than ever before. By Tony Kontzer. Salesforce.


Copernic Desktop Search Targeting Multi-Lingual European Markets Copernic and its international business development partner Contraco initiated a European market penetration strategy by announcing German, French, and Dutch versions of the award-winning Copernic Desktop Search (CDS) product, with an Italian version soon


Robben One of Europe #39;s Best - Kezman Mateja Kezman today hailed Chelsea team-mate Arjen Robben as one of Europes leading players after his matchwinning performance in Moscow.


Chelsea replacing Arsenal as the team to beat Two weeks ago, Arsenal was riding a record unbeaten streak. Now, the Gunners can #39;t seem to win a game, and Chelsea has emerged as English soccer #39;s dominant side.


Olympic Horse Doping Test Moved to New York A doping scandal involving an Irish Olympic gold medal-winning horse is set to take in a seventh country, it emerged today. The world equestrian body, Federation


Australia flex their muscles Australia grabbed the initiative on a rain-affected first day #39;s play of the final Test of the series in India. Light rain saw the whole of the morning session washed out, and only four overs were possible in the afternoon before the rain returned.


Karzai Becomes Afghanistan #39;s First Elected President Afghanistan #39;s transitional leader Hamid Karzai has won the war-shattered country #39;s first-ever presidential election. the announcement came after a special panel endorsed the election results as free and fair.


Palestinians  #39;ready to work #39; with any US administration PARIS, Nov 3 (AFP) - The Palestinian Authority is ready to work with whoever emerges as the winner of the US presidential race as long as he is prepared to push forward the Middle East peace process, a senior adviser to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat


Airtel in JV with six cell firms in Asia-Pac Airtel has signed an agreement with six cellular operators to form Bridge Mobile Alliance, which will invest \$30-40 million over three years to build a shared infrastructure in Asia Pacific for mobile phone technology, report newswires.


Gold Fields rebuffs  #39;stretched #39; Harmony Gold Fields has attacked Harmony Gold Mining #39;s  quot;stretched quot; finances and  quot;marginal quot; mines as it urged shareholders to reject an approach from the rival gold producer.


Canadian Natural Profit Rises 55 as Output Increases (Update3) Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Canada #39;s second-largest natural-gas producer, said third-quarter profit jumped 55 percent as prices soared and acquisitions boosted output.


Study: Artic Ice Melt Accelerating The Arctic is warming almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet due to global warming, according to an eight-nation report compiled by 250 scientists.


Nokia joins NFC fray Some German bus commuters should soon try using their mobile phones as electronic wallets when a new trial of the technology called Near Field Communications gets underway.


Climax gives publishers a vision of Avalon UK-based development group Climax has announced that it will be showing off a fully playable prototype of its ambitious next-generation console action title Avalon to select publishing executives in the near future.


Campbell needs three more weeks London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal defender Sol Campbell will be out another three weeks as he is struggling to recover from an Achilles injury.


UPDATE 1-Boje withdraws from India tour Spinner Nicky Boje has withdrawn from South Africa #39;s two-test tour to India later this month because he fears being detained over a match-fixing investigation, his lawyer Tony Irish said on Wednesday.


ANALYSIS-Suspected Islamist killing tests Dutch tolerance The killing of a filmmaker critical of Islam puts new strains on Dutch traditions of tolerance and will fuel demands for tougher treatment of immigrants, analysts and commentators said on Wednesday.


Time Warner sets up \$500 million legal reserve, profit dips Time Warner Inc. reported a 7.8 decline in third-quarter earnings as it set up a \$500 million legal reserve related to continuing investigations into its America Online unit.


Seven operators team up for Asian mobile venture SINGAPORE--Seven mobile operators in Asia-Pacific have joined forces in a new alliance, aiming to crank up the clout and appeal of service providers in the region.


Gold Fields picks up US support against Harmony JOHANNESBURG (Mineweb.com) -- CE Ian Cockerill unveiled Gold Fields defence document on Wednesday, lacing it with barbed remarks aimed at Harmony, its CE Bernard Swanepoel and the claims he made when launching a takeover bid promoted as designed to


Indies challenge Sony BMG merger Independent music companies are launching a legal challenge to the European Union #39;s decision to allow the merger of Sony and Bertelsmann (BMG).


NHS Strikes Money-Saving Deal with Microsoft The NHS has struck a money-saving deal with computer giant Microsoft amid reports of spiralling costs to its national information technology programme, it was announced today.


Nokia says cellphone future is smart #39; Monaco  ITWeb, 3 November 2004 - Nokia unveiled several new products, including a Web-browsing, image-oriented wide-screen handset, at its mobility conference in Monaco, where the emphasis has been on smartphones and supporting technology.


AMD #39;s Spansion unveils new flash memory products Spansion, the flash memory joint venture between Advanced Micro Devices and Fujitsu, unveiled two products that introduce a new design into Spansion #39;s lineup and expand the density of its current products, the company said Tuesday.


Winter constellations returning to view Nov. 03: Over the next two mornings Venus and Jupiter reach their minimum separation. Tomorrow before dawn they stand 0.8 degree (1 1/2 moon widths) apart, with Venus above and slightly left.


Boje bounces out of tour to India South Africa: South African vice captain Nicky Boje has withdrawn from the national cricket squad #39;s tour to India after failing to get assurance by Delhi police that he would not be arrested for match-fixing, the team #39;s spokesman said Wednesday.


Ecclestone backs Cape Town Formula One bid Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his weight behind a South African bid to join the Formula One grand prix racing circuit.


Seau to miss rest of season with torn pectoral muscle Miami Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau will miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle that will require surgery, and said Wednesday he #39;s unsure whether the injury will end his 15-year career.


Arab media eye US race nowhere more so than in the Middle East. The most-watched news stations like al-Jazeera have given over their coverage


Oil price bites US service firms The vast US services sector grew in October for the 19th straight month, but a survey showed that high energy prices began to bite.


In-flight gambling on the way? If you #39;re easily bored on planes, maybe a little blackjack will help pass the time. LONDON (Reuters) - Airline passengers may soon be able to while away the air miles with in-flight gambling if low-cost carrier


Update 1: Rockwell Collins Profit Up on Contracts Rockwell Collins Inc., the maker of aircraft electronics, said its income rose 18 percent in the latest quarter, helped by strong sales to the military.


Halifax team first to clone insect HALIFAX - Fruit flies, the common pests that swarm over compost bins, may hold the key to cloning mammals successfully, say Canadian scientists who #39;ve cloned the insects.


For Sale: Cisco Firewall Source Code A group that earlier this year offered for sale the source code of a popular intrusion detection system now is selling what it says is a copy of the source code for a recent version of Cisco Systems Inc.


Peterson college football #39;s ultimate weapon I admit I thought Reggie Bush was the most devastating player in college football. I thought he was the biggest headache any defensive coordinator could ever have this season, and that he


Bucks sign Goldwire to replace James Free-agent guard Anthony Goldwire signed Wednesday with the Milwaukee Bucks after Mike James was placed on the injured list. James, who was expected to start at point guard, has a rib injury.


Iraqi guards beheaded, others abducted Iraqi insurgents beheaded three Iraqi guards Wednesday in the latest blow to US efforts to reconstitute the war-ravaged nation. Al-Jazeera aired a video showing the beheadings, the BBC reported.


Time Warner Profit Falls on Legal Reserve Time Warner Inc. (TWX) on Wednesday posted an 8 percent drop in quarterly net profit as it set up a \$500 million legal reserve related to accounting probes at its America


Volkswagen management and union reach wage agreement HANOVER (AFP) - Management and unions at German auto maker Volkswagen announced that they had reached an agreement that will bring an end to their long-running wage dispute and probably stave off strike action.


Gold Fields board urges rejection of bid The board of Gold Fields Ltd. urged its shareholders Wednesday to reject an \$8.1 billion hostile takeover bid by its smaller South African gold producing rival, Harmony Gold Mining Co.


UK NHS IT project cuts new deal with Microsoft The UK #39;s National Health Service (NHS) has signed a software licensing deal with Microsoft Corp. that the NHS says will provide for the development of a user interface specifically designed for the organization


Yahoo! Says,  quot;Me Too! quot; Have they no shame? The team at Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) is the latest to cast a wary eye on Google #39;s (Nasdaq: GOOG) popular new desktop search tool and yell,  quot;me too


Hackers Reopen Online Store An anonymous group of malicious hackers has reopened an online store that sells the stolen source code of prominent software products.


New Nokia Advances The world #39;s largest phone maker, Nokia, recently announced several new advances in it #39;s phone line including 3 new camera phones, memory boosts for many phones and handwriting recognition on one of it #39;s smartphones.


Internet Explorer keeps losing market share Although Microsoft still dominates the web browser space, its Internet Explorer continues to lose market share to open-source rival Mozilla.


Banged-up Bucks sign Goldwire The Bucks are shorthanded in the backcourt after placing guards TJ Ford and Mike James on the injured list to start the season. Milwaukee visits the Orlando Magic in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.


Doctors wait for irritation to disappear Surgery on the Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling #39;s right ankle apparently has been delayed at least a week because of an irritation in the area of the torn tendon sheath that is to be repaired.


Pires summoned to France meeting The France Football Federation (FFF) has asked Robert Pires to explain comments he made about new national team coach Raymond Domenech.


Oil Slips Under \$50 as US Supply Swell Oil prices fell further below \$50 on Wednesday as a fresh rise in US crude oil inventories outweighed the impact of President Bush #39;s victory in the US election.


US Prosecutors Probe Circulation at NY Tabloids US prosecutors in New York have subpoenaed two New York City tabloids, the Daily News and New York Post, in a probe of how the rivals report circulation figures to potential advertisers.


Emirates official media reports Sheik Khalifa chosen as UAE <b>...</b> Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been chosen as president of the United Arab Emirates, succeeding his father, who


Asia-Pacific Mobile Telcos in Regional Joint Venture A new joint-venture wireless telephony company will provide regional mobile infrastructure and a common service platform to some 56 million customers across the Asia-Pacific region.


Tommy Hilfiger Corp. delays quarterly results as probe continues Tommy Hilfiger Corp. said Wednesday it would delay the filing of its quarterly report while it reviews issues related to a US government investigation.


Companies Unite to Make UHAPI A plan to help network various consumer devices is getting a boost this week thanks to a newly formed group of consumer electronics companies and chipmakers.


Middle East concern over Bush victory As US President George Bush headed for a second term in office, the American election produced mixed reactions in the Middle East.


Sudan defends forced relocation Sudan #39;s government has defended the forcible relocation of refugees from camps in the western Darfur region. Humanitarian Affairs Minister Ibrahim Mahmoud Hamid said it was the act of a responsible government to move them to a better location.


DaimlerChrysler Oct. US Sales Increase German carmaker DaimlerChrysler AG on Wednesday said its total US vehicle sales grew 1.6 percent in October, with a slight rise in sales of Chrysler Group vehicles offset by waning demand at the Mercedes-Benz group.


Polo Ralph Lauren #39;s Wholesale Gain It #39;s been a number of years since I headed out to college in New England and discovered the Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) brand.


White House: Debt Ceiling Must Be Raised The Bush administration announced Wednesday that it will run out of maneuvering room to manage the government #39;s massive borrowing needs in two weeks, putting more pressure


Ford sales off again in October, but company bullish on new <b>...</b> Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday new vehicle sales in October fell 5 percent from October 2003, the eighth time this year monthly sales have been below year-ago results.


Scientists lift veil on Beagle 3 The team behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars has unveiled its design for the successor to the British spacecraft. At a London meeting, Colin Pillinger, lead scientist on the previous venture


AMD #39;s Spansion Delivers Serial Flash Memory manufacturer Spansion said it has developed new Flash memory technology supporting the Serial Peripheral Interface communication standard.


No Crisis Here Insists Freddie Freddie Ljungberg has rejected claims Arsenal are suffering a crisis of confidence after they were held to yet another Champions League draw by Panathinaikos.


How will the Chargers deal with the success of QB Drew Brees? Brees #39; strong first-half performance this season has pleasantly impacted the Chargers #39; present in a surprising way, but it hasn #39;t changed anything about their long-term future at the quarterback position.


Outlook bleak on both sides Bobby Holik was among the 74 NHL players who met with players association executive director Bob Goodenow yesterday in Toronto, and the Rangers #39; veteran left what he termed an  quot;informative


Wednesday #39;s preview Points: The 19-day extravaganza continues with the first of two nights with Conference USA in the spotlight. Neither team left the field happy last time out.


Cycling team challenges Hamilton #39;s blood testing Tyler Hamilton #39;s cycling team is challenging the method of a drug test that nearly cost him his Olympic gold medal and could result in a two-year ban for the US rider.


Eight suspected Islamic radicals arrested in van Gogh murder Dutch police have arrested eight suspected Islamic radicals as part of the investigation into the brutal slaying of outspoken filmmaker Theo van Gogh, prosecutors said Wednesday.


Blair says Mid East peace is key to beating terror Tony Blair has redoubled his commitment to finding a resolution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestine. The prime minister told the Commons on Wednesday that bringing peace to the region was the  quot;key quot; to tackling international terrorism.


Black Watch under rocket attack for sixth successive night Black Watch troops at Camp Dogwood in Iraq have come under rocket attack for the sixth successive night. No-one was injured in the attacks and specialists have spent most of the day clearing unexploded bombs.


Study: Penguin, Seal Food Source Shrinks A key food source for Antarctic seals, whales and penguins has declined about 80 percent since the 1970s in ocean waters near the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers report.


Singh shoots for No. 10 this week Top-ranked Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, Tiger Woods and other top stars tee off Thursday in the Tour Championship in Georgia. Singh is shooting for his 10th victory of the year and sixth in his last eight tournaments.


FINE POINT Openers rain on Indian parade Toss won, spinners picked, minds set. And then it all went downhill on day one. In this season of hope gone awry, there was more to be disappointed with on day one of this test match.


Transsexual golfer qualifies for Ladies European Tour Mianne Bagger, a 37-year-old Dane, became the first transsexual golfer to qualify for the Ladies European Tour. Bagger shot a 5-over-par 77 Wednesday to tie for ninth place after four rounds in qualifying school at the Riva dei Tessali golf club.


Bucks sign Goldwire The 33-year-old Goldwire has averaged 6.5 points and 2.9 assists with six NBA teams since joining the league with the Charlotte Hornets in 1995-96.


UN demands return of Darfur refugees UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations is calling for the return of thousands of refugees who were forced by Sudanese security forces to relocate to a new camp in Darfur.


Green Queen Urges Action on Climate Change On the second day of her state visit to Germany, Britain #39;s Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated her concern for environmental issues, opening a joint German-British climate conference.


Continued growth in US services sector NEW YORK, November 3 (newratings.com) - The US services sector witnessed a continued upturn for the nineteenth consecutive month in October this year, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported today.


A Short-Lived Bush Rally? WASHINGTON, DC - The stock market got off to a quick start on news of President George W. Bush #39;s victory, with the S amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq on Wednesday morning both up by more than 1.


Orbitz Posts Higher Quarterly Profit Internet travel agency Orbitz Inc. (ORBZ.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , which has agreed to be bought by Cendant Corp. (CD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Wednesday reported a higher


SONY/BMG MERGER CHALLENGED Independent Music Companies are challenging the merger of SONY and BERTELSMANN (BMG) saying it would lead to a  quot;market imbalance quot;.


British NHS Strikes Deal with Microsoft The system eventually will lead to all patients having an individual electronic record. Online booking will mean doctors and patients can make hospital appointments at their convenience.


Brief: Salesforce.com pushes on development, integration NOVEMBER 03, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - On-demand CRM software provider Salesforce.com Inc. is branching out to offer hosted application development technology and online marketplace services to supplement its own software services.


Nokia Preminet solution adds support for Handango content Nokia and Handango announced that Handango will be a key content provider through the Preminet Solution, recently announced by Nokia.


SCO Finds a Drop of Common Sense? SCO, possibly one of the few companies to regard litigation as its main revenue stream, is considering scrapping plans to launch a corporate  quot;pro-SCO quot; law and review site.


Sharon Wins Support for Gaza Plan Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won a critical vote in Israel #39;s parliament Wednesday in favor of his plan to withdraw Israeli settlers and soldiers from the Gaza Strip.