A pathfinder in Kenya THE NOBEL Peace Prize committee this year stretched beyond the political crises of the day to address two enduring sources of conflict: environmental degradation and oppression of women.


Strong Quake Shakes Philippine Capital MANILA, Philippines - A major earthquake shook Manila on Friday night, sending high rises swaying, knocking out power to some areas and sending frightened residents into the streets.


Cambodian leader to beg king to stay on throne Cambodia #39;s national assembly president left for China on Saturday to beg King Norodom Sihanouk to change his mind about abdicating, but left open the option of a new monarch being appointed.


65 passengers wounded as a plane skids off Bangladesh airport: World News: Dhaka, Oct 8 (ANI)- A passenger plane of Biman Bangladesh Airlines skidded off the runway at northeastern Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Friday, leaving most of its 79 passengers on board wounded, according to officials.


Two Chinese engineers feared kidnapped in Pakistani tribal region DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan - Two Chinese engineers went missing Saturday in a remote Pakistani tribal region near the border with Afghanistan and may have been kidnapped, police said.


Car bomb kills at least 20 in Pakistan A car bomb exploded at a gathering of Islamic radicals in the central Pakistan city of Multan early Thursday, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens, police said.


Bush says finding bin Laden is not main aim of war on terror (AFP) AFP - President George W. Bush said that finding Osama bin Laden is not the principle aim of the war on terror.


Afghan Opposition Boycotting Election KABUL, Afghanistan - All 15 candidates running against interim Afghan leader Hamid Karzai signed an agreement Saturday boycotting the vote because of what they say is widespread fraud, and say they will not recognize the election results.    The announcement was read out after a meeting of candidates and their representatives at the home of Abdul Satar Sirat, an Uzbek who is an ex-aide to Afghanistan's last king...


Oil price hits airlines PARIS -- Airlines the world over are raising fares to offset rising oil prices that threaten to choke off a gradual recovery in air travel and pile more woes on struggling carriers.


Japanese GP escapes  #39;Ma-on #39; typhoon Fears that a typhoon could disrupt Sunday #39;s Japanese Grand Prix subsided as the storm passed Suzuka without causing damage on Saturday.


No rest for Roger, Astros At age 42, Roger Clemens has done it all for the Astros this season. Tomorrow, he will do something he hasn #39;t done all season - pitch on three days #39; rest.


Four Palestinians killed in Gaza Four Palestinian men are reported to have been killed in the latest violence in the Gaza Strip. Two were killed in Beit Hanoun in north Gaza in what Palestinians described to Reuters news agency as a clash between Israeli troops and Hamas militants.


PM delays Euro trip for dead sailor Prime Minister Paul Martin has delayed his European tour so he can be in Halifax tomorrow when the body of Lieut. Chris Saunders arrives back in Canada.


Judge turns down AMD request for Intel documents AMD HAS failed in its most recent attempt to force Intel to disclose documents relating to an antitrust investigation to European Commission investigators.


New space travel era A MANNED rocket ship, financed entirely with private funds, reached the edge of space on Monday. The spaceship #39;s builders and backers say the project #39;s success marks a new age for commercial space tourism and travel.


United States dominates short-course swimming worlds American swimmers continued their dominance in the world short course championships in Indianapolis on Friday, winning five of the eight gold medals on offer without the help of injured Michael Phelps.


AL Playoffs: Ortiz finishes sweep Perilously close to being on the wrong side of a 1986 ALCS-in-reverse, the Red Sox got their biggest home run of the year from their most clutch performer of the past two seasons.


Rossi sets record time WORLD champion Valentino Rossi took pole position at the Malaysian Grand Prix with a record lap time in Sepang today while bitter rival Sete Gibernau was relegated to the second row.


Dress for success, especially at your sentencing C #39;mon dawg, not in court. That #39;s all I could say when I saw big ol #39; Jamal Lewis standing on the courthouse steps in Atlanta with a huge diamond in each earlobe after being sentenced on drug conspiracy charges.


Chirac #39;s visit sure to boost Sino-French strategic partnership <b>...</b> French President Jacques Chirac #39;s China visit is sure to boost Sino-French all-round strategic partnership, Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong said here Saturday.


Typhoon Ma-On Strikes Japan, May Hit Tokyo Two people were missing as powerful typhoon Ma-on made landfall on Japan on Saturday, lashing the nation with heavy rains and high winds, snarling transport and prompting thousands to evacuate.


2 Chinese kidnapped in Pakistan, rescue underway Two Chinese engineers and their Pakistani guard were kidnapped early Saturday in Pakistan #39;s South Waziristan tribal area and the rescue work was underway, said a senior Chinese diplomat.


Carroll added to BAA field Three-time Irish Olympian Mark Carroll, a former Providence College star, has been added to the field for tomorrow's Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon.


Harrington loses out PADRAIG Harrington was left with yet another runners-up finish to his name yesterday as Ryder Cup team-mate Miguel Angel Jimenez pipped him to the Omega Hong Kong Open title.


No go for Mitsubishi Fuso buses because of faulty seats TOKYO - Japan #39;s Transport Ministry has urged bus operators across the country to idle all buses made by scandal-hit Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, after passengers were injured by faulty seats that suddenly broke away from the floor.


New fingerprint system in use OTAY MESA - The US Bureau of Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday that a biometric identification system, piloted in San Diego three years ago, has been implemented in all 136 Border Patrol stations around the country.


US men win 800; Phelps injured The United States outtouched Australia to win the men #39;s 800-meter freestyle relay after Michael Phelps withdrew from the World Short Course Championships because of a back injury Friday night.


Indonesia #39;s Yudhoyono hails victory, vows to tackle corruption <b>...</b> JAKARTA : Indonesian president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Saturday delivered a long-awaited victory speech, promising to immediately tackle corruption and regional conflicts.


Some fans pledge to do Martha #39;s time Supporters at the Web site SaveMartha! (www.save martha.com) have pledged to serve Martha Stewart #39;s five-month prison sentence for her convictions on charges of obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators.


Egypt pursues suspects over deadly Sinai bombings (AFP) AFP - Egyptian investigators into car bombings at resorts on Egypt's Sinai peninsula which killed at least 30 people said that they had identified a number of suspects, as rescuers continued to sift through the rubble.


Rock singer Etheridge has cancer US rock star Melissa Etheridge cancels a tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer.


Patriots beat up lowly Browns; Steelers extend win streak to 10 PATRIOTS 42, BROWNS 15: At Cleveland - New England didn #39;t care that the Cleveland Browns had a new coach, a raw rookie quarterback or numerous injuries.


Congress Nears Approval of Multiple Bills WASHINGTON - Ending weeks of stalemate, Congress is preparing to ship nearly \$15 billion to states battered by hurricane and drought as lawmakers plow through a final pile of pre-election bills that would cut taxes and revamp the intelligence community.    The House was expected to approve the hurricane and drought aid Saturday...


Curtain Call for Junk-Fax Blaster The nation's most notorious junk-fax sender agrees to the terms of a court order forcing it to stop its ink-depleting ways. But that hasn't convinced a longtime Fax.com foe to drop a \$2.2 trillion lawsuit against the firm. By Ryan Singel.


Filibuster Threatened over Corporate Tax Changes Description: The Senate on Friday scrambled to finish work on the biggest revision of corporate tax codes Congress has considered since 1986.


Google Print Beta Launches Google has launched a beta version of Google Print, a search tool that enables users to search the full text of books, read excepts, and links them to sites where the books can be purchased.


Just because Intel is making handset processors doesn #39;t mean Nokia <b>...</b> Nokia has no immediate plans to use Intel #39;s processors in its handsets, the Finnish phone maker said, tempering an announcement earlier this week that Intel is building a reference design for a Symbian OS mobile phone based on Nokia #39;s Series 60 user


Drivers say points penalty too harsh KANSAS CITY, Kan.  A visibly subdued Dale Earnhardt Jr. arrived Friday  quot;feeling a little bit thrown under the bus, quot; he said.


Kenyan Ecologist Maathai wins Nobel Peace Prize OSLO (Norway): This year #39;s Nobel Peace Prize announc ed in Oslo on Friday goes to the Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai.


Polls open in Afghanistan KABUL, 10/09 - Afghanistans first direct presidential election began at 7 aM (local time) Saturday amid tight security. More than 10.


New PC in Old Mac Clothes Tinkerer Iain Sharp couldn't bear to part with his first computer -- a Mac SE/30 -- so he turned it into a powerful media server using a mini PC motherboard and a software emulator. By Leander Kahney.


Hollywood Files P2P Appeal The entertainment industry asks the Supreme Court to reverse the Grokster decision, which held that peer-to-peer networks are not liable for copyright abuses of their users. By Michael Grebb.


It #39;s USC and Oklahoma Even in a year when college football #39;s No. 1- and 2-ranked teams remained that way from start to finish and will the play in the national championship, the Bowl Championship Series can #39;t escape scrutiny and controversy.


U.N. Panel Steps Up Anti-Terror Campaign (AP) AP - Facing a surge of attacks around the globe, the U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to step up its campaign against terrorism but backed away from authorizing a new list of terrorists that could be subject to sanctions and punishment.


Lawmakers drop massive Boeing tanker agreement WASHINGTON - Congressional negotiators decided to pull the plug on a Boeing Co. tanker deal as part of an agreement on a massive defense bill.


DONALD TRUMPS STUMBLING HOWELL Luke Donald made a flying start at Carnoustie to leap to the top of the leaderboard on the third morning of the Dunhill Links Championship.


England to attack Wales with 3-man strike-force England boss Sven Goran Eriksson could go with a three-man strike-force against Wales tonight. The Swede said he may play Jermain Defoe and Michael Owen at the front with Wayne Rooney just behind them.


Sweep Dreams Are Made Of This BOSTONWith 10 homers in September, Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero likely wrested the American League Most Valuable Player award away from either David Ortiz or Manny Ramirez.


Australia #39;s Howard Poised for Fourth Term After Nation Votes Australian Prime Minister John Howard #39;s Liberal-National coalition is poised to win a fourth term in office after pledging to extend 13 years of economic growth, keep interest rates low, cut taxes and increase spending.


New Indonesia chief marks victory Indonesia #39;s president-elect has finally given his victory speech, almost three weeks after the country #39;s first direct presidential poll.


Rommedahl ensures local authority TO SAY THAT DENNIS ROMMEDAHL has failed to set the Premiership alight since joining Charlton Athletic from PSV Eindhoven in the summer for 2 million would be the understatement of this or any other season.


BA raising surcharges as oil prices keep rising LONDON British Airways announced Friday that it was increasing its fuel surcharge on both short-haul and long-haul tickets because of rising oil prices.


Solar eclipse to end before it begins The eclipse will first be visible, weather permitting, from Japan, Mongolia, China and Siberia on Thursday, October 14. Skywatchers in western Alaska should be able to see the final moments of the eclipse


Twins Turn To Santana Minneapolis The Minnesota Twins were in great shape just two days ago. Now they #39;re on the brink of being eliminated by the New York Yankees for the second straight year.


Jackson second to Leslie for MVP UNCASVILLE, CONN. - When the WNBA announced its 2004 MVP on Friday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Seattle Storms Lauren Jackson wasnt part of the presentation as she was last year when she won the award.


Ultrawideband Heralds Zippier Wireless Connections  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Think of it as Wi-Fi on steroids.  On its way to U.S. living rooms and maybe even automobiles is a  new type of high-speed wireless connection that promises  downloaded data rates of up to 1 gigabit per second -- roughly  18.5 times the speed of Wi-Fi -- to personal computers and  other devices.


Hollywood Asks Top Court to Weigh File Trading  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Movie studios and record labels on  Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that  Internet "peer to peer" networks cannot be held liable when  their users copy music and movies without permission.


DaimlerChrysler takes 400 million euro charge for Japanese <b>...</b> Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday it will book a charge of 400 million euro in the third quarter to cover the cost of recalls and past quality problems at Japanese truckmaker Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp.


A quantum computer with atomic memory!: Technology India: London, Oct 9: Scientists at the University of Bonn in Germany have reportedly built the fundamental memory component of a computer called a  quot;register quot;, using caesium atoms, by trapping it inside a laser beam.


Phelps backs out of big race Michael Phelps has been forced to pulled out of the 400m individual medley at the Short Course World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis in the US, due to a sore back.


O #39;Connor turns down award Showjumping gold medal winner Cian O #39;Connor has decided not to accept the Irish Person of the Year award because his horse has failed a drugs test.


England to play Defoe, Rooney and Owen? Sven-Goran Eriksson is considering unleashing a three-pronged England attack of Jermain Defoe, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen on Wales in their World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.


Clean sweep Red Sox dispatch Angels and wait for possible rematch <b>...</b> At 8:21 pm last night, there was a simultaneous leap for joy and sigh of relief in pubs, restaurants, living rooms, college dorms, maybe even a few libraries, throughout the streets of New England and, of course, in Fenway Park.


Center stage:  #39;A great moment for the Pac-10 #39; Los Angeles -- Cal wide receiver Chase Lyman was pondering today #39;s showdown with USC at the Memorial Coliseum. He gazed off for a moment, briefly lost in his own thoughts.


Three Palestinians killed in northern Gaza violence Israeli troops shot at Hamas militants about to fire an anti-tank missile Saturday, setting off an explosion that killed one man and wounded three, the army and hospital officials said.


Cricket: Sri Lanka claim first win Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by seven  wickets in the tri-series in Pakistan.


Nokia, Land Rover Team on In-Vehicle System With Nokia #39;s Personal Telephone Integration System, users can access key mobile-phone functions, such as viewing and selecting phonebook entries, initiating and receiving incoming calls, viewing


Hollywood Asks Top Court to Weigh File Trading (Reuters) Reuters - Movie studios and record labels on\Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that\Internet "peer to peer" networks cannot be held liable when\their users copy music and movies without permission.


Ultrawideband Heralds Zippier Wireless Connections (Reuters) Reuters - Think of it as Wi-Fi on steroids.\On its way to U.S. living rooms and maybe even automobiles is a\new type of high-speed wireless connection that promises\downloaded data rates of up to 1 gigabit per second -- roughly\18.5 times the speed of Wi-Fi -- to personal computers and\other devices.


Montana Moves to Resume Bison Hunting (AP) AP - On a spring day in 1990, there was chaos near the border of Yellowstone National Park. Bison were running. Hunters were facing off with activists who were trying to keep them from killing the bison. And D.J. Schubert was in the thick of it, leading the protesters.


Russia Could Finish Kyoto Approval by Year-End (Reuters) Reuters - Russia could ratify the Kyoto Protocol\by the end of the year and kick-start global attempts to\control climate change, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov\said on Thursday.


Growing pains The son of The Man will hit the big 3-0 Sunday, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. had hoped he had the clout to get his birthday wish granted a little early.


Psychic powers add gaming twist The use of psychic powers adds a novel twist to the action in two new video games.


S P 500 Companies to Show Growth (Reuters) Reuters - Third-quarter earnings get under way in\earnest next week -- led by several large banks, as well as\technology companies Intel Corp.  and Yahoo Inc.\ -- with many expected to post double-digit growth.


Two Chinese Engineers Kidnapped in Pakistan (Reuters) Reuters - Two Chinese engineers working at a\hydro-electric project in Pakistan were kidnapped by tribesmen\on Saturday in a region where security forces have been hunting\militants linked to al Qaeda, officials said.


Stocks to Gain from Tax-Related Spending? (Reuters) Reuters - Investors are heading into a quarter\that will likely favor small- and mid-cap stocks as corporate\profits rise and businesses rush to take advantage of a tax\break designed to give a lift to small manufacturers.


Scotland's pricey new parliament is formally opened (AFP) AFP - Scotland's dazzling new parliament building was formally opened, as First Minister John McConnell encouraged Scots to look beyond the fact that it was three years late and 10 times over budget.


S P 500 Companies to Show Growth  CHICAGO (Reuters) - Third-quarter earnings get under way in  earnest next week -- led by several large banks, as well as  technology companies Intel Corp. INTC.O and Yahoo Inc.  YHOO.O -- with many expected to post double-digit growth.


Stocks to Gain from Tax-Related Spending?  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors are heading into a quarter  that will likely favor small- and mid-cap stocks as corporate  profits rise and businesses rush to take advantage of a tax  break designed to give a lift to small manufacturers.


Afghan Election Body Says Will Not Halt Vote  KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's election authority said on  Saturday the election process would continue in the country's  historic presidential election despite a decision by most of  the candidates to boycott the poll over irregularities.


Rescuers Search for Survivors of Egypt Bombing  TABA, Egypt (Reuters) - Rescue workers sifted through the  wreckage of an Egyptian Red Sea hotel on Saturday, hoping to  find survivors after a series of bomb blasts targeting Israeli  tourists in the Sinai Peninsula killed at least 33 people.


Sadr Militia to Disarm Under Iraq Peace Deal  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A Shi'ite militia led by Moqtada  al-Sadr will start to disarm in Baghdad from Monday following a  deal reached on Saturday with Iraq's interim government and  U.S. officials, the chief Shi'ite negotiator said.


Suu Kyi Proves Tricky Topic for Asia-Europe Summit  HANOI (Reuters) - Leaders from Asia and Europe pledged on  Saturday to tackle everything from climate change to terrorism  but dodged calling for the release of Myanmar democracy icon  Aung San Suu Kyi at the end of their two-day summit.


Militant Killed in Israeli Missile Strike-Witness  GAZA (Reuters) - An Israeli helicopter missile strike  killed a Palestinian militant and wounded two others in the  northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, witnesses said.


Citi sues Italian authorities over Parmalat restructuring Citigroup has sued Italian governmental authorities overseeing the Parmalat restructuring, arguing that their formula for paying off debt tramples creditors and investors rights.


Closing bell sounds Louis Rukeyser, for 33 years the beloved host of a Wall Street talk show for the masses, is going off the air. The 71-year old Rukeyser hasn #39;t been on the show since Oct. 31 of last year because he #39;s battling cancer.


Thomson to Sell Media Unit to Investcorp for \$350 Mln (Update4) Thomson Corp., owner of the Westlaw legal-research and First Call financial data services, is selling 54 business publications including the Bond Buyer and American Banker for \$350 million to buyout firm Investcorp SA.


Top 20 computer threats unveiled Issued by the respected Sans Institute, the Top 20 list helps organisations find out if they are closing the most commonly exploited loopholes.


FOOTBALL: NEWCASTLE TAKE RAP ON WOODY JONATHAN WOODGATE will fly to the United States for treatment on his latest thigh injury after being told he could be out for another five months.


UNICEF -- Child Mortality Worst in Sierra Leone A new study released by the United Nations Children #39;s Fund (UNICEF) indicates the West African nation of Sierra Leone has the world #39;s highest rate of child mortality.


Australia close on victory Australia closed in on victory in the first Test, needing four more wickets to complete the win in Bangalore. Rahul Dravid stood in their way, on 47 not out in a seventh wicket stand of 19 with Irfan Pathan, who reached seven.


Death toll from Sinai bombings reaches 33 as Egypt pursues suspects (AFP) AFP - Three more bodies were pulled from the rubble of a Red Sea hotel as Egyptian investigators said they had identified a number of suspects in the bombings of packed Sinai resorts that have so far killed 33 people.


India says peace talks 'dependent' on Pakistan reining in Kashmir rebels (AFP) AFP - India said future peace talks between it and Pakistan hinge on Islamabad keeping its vow not to allow soil under its control to be used by Islamic rebels battling Indian rule in Kashmir.


Astronomers Demonstrate a Global Internet Telescope Jodrell Bank Observatory -- European and US radio astronomers have demonstrated a new way of observing the Universe -- through the Internet!     Using cutting-edge technology, the researchers have managed to observe a distant star by using the world's research networks to create a giant virtual telescope. The process has allowed them to image the object with unprecedented detail, in real-time; something which only a few years ago would have been impossible...


SEC steps up probe of Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts said yesterday that the Securities and Exchange Commission had upgraded its inquiry of the company #39;s financial reporting practices into a formal investigation.


Atomic register offers route to quantum computing The fundamental memory component of a quantum computer has been built for the first time using a string of atoms. This could offer a more reliable way to build a working quantum computer than other techniques, suggest researchers.


Friday #39;s Sports In Brief Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games by the NFL for violating the league #39;s substance abuse policy.


Who are you guys and what have you done with Sox? They #39;re tearing around the bases with a World Series sheen until they cross home plate and walk to the dugout and the blur subsides and you recognize that clothing.


U.S. Continues to Dominate Without Injured Phelps  INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The U.S. team continued to  dominate the world short course championships Friday, claiming  five gold medals without the help of Michael Phelps after he  was forced out of the meeting with an injured back.


Apple Has Loyalty -- But Where Is Its Future? Clearly Apple hopes the halo of its iPod can be used to tempt consumers to invest in its computers, after sales of the iPod earlier this year overtook those of its supposedly staple desktops and laptops.


Spyware charges praised The groundbreaking action by the Federal Trade Commission against two New Hampshire software companies is  quot;long overdue, quot; said one local computer expert.


Novak knocks Hewitt out Lleyton Hewitt has lost his rain-interrupted semi-final to Czech Jiri Novak in three sets at the Japan Open. The Australian dropped the opening set 4-6, but rallied to take the second 6-4 and send the match into a decider.


United fans wait for takeover news Manchester United fans may be in for an anxious wait before learning whether Malcolm Glazer intends to launch a takeover bid for the Old Trafford club.


Howard wins fourth term in Australian election Opposition Labor Party leader Mark Latham has conceded defeat in Australia #39;s general elections and congratulated Prime Minister John Howard for winning a fourth consecutive term in office.


Cairo security beefed up after Sinai blasts Cairo - Egyptian police were deployed in force around tourist attractions in Cairo on Saturday after a string of deadly bombings in the Sinai peninsula.


Nobel winner has Vermont ties Wangari Maathai (wan-GAH #39;-ree mah-DY #39;) of Kenya serves on the board of trustees for World Learning, the parent organization of the School for International Training in Brattleboro.


Libya blames Britain for hostage killing A powerful Libyan charity organization that mediated for the release of a British hostage Saturday blamed the British government for his slaying in Iraq.


Israel To Benefit From Sinai Bombings: Experts A cohort of Egyptian security, political and diplomatic experts have concluded that Israel is the only party to benefit from the blasts


China #39;s IT industry witnessed rapid strides in 2004 : Beijing, Dec 6 : China #39;s IT industry is expected to see a sales revenue of 322.3 billion US dollars in 2004, up 42.3 per cent year-on-year, becoming the country #39;s leading driver for economic growth, a report said today.


Afghan Refugees Vote in Pakistan, Iran (AP) AP - Afghan refugees thronged polling stations in Pakistan and Iran on Saturday to vote in their war-torn homeland's landmark presidential election  #151; undeterred by explosions at or near two refugee camps.


Sadr Fighters to Disarm Under Iraq Peace Deal  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A Shi'ite militia led by Moqtada  al-Sadr has agreed to disarm in Baghdad under a deal reached on  Saturday with Iraq's interim government and U.S. officials, the  chief Shi'ite negotiator said.


Israelis Kill Five Palestinians in Gaza Strip  GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli troops killed five armed  Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday as it pressed on  with a massive offensive aimed at stopping militants firing  rockets into Israel.


Five Killed, 30 Hurt in Kashmir Car Explosion  SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - A suicide bomber rammed a car  packed with explosives into an army convoy in Indian Kashmir on  Saturday, killing four soldiers and a civilian and wounding 30  more, police said.


Rumsfeld: Iraq Security to Be Boosted Ahead of Poll  ABOARD USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (Reuters) - Defense Secretary  Donald Rumsfeld said on Saturday that some 40,000 new Iraqi  recruits are expected to join the country's fledgling security  forces ahead of January elections.


The Shape of Things to Come In 2015, an array of 4400 twelve meter fully steerable paraboloid radio dishes, called the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) is scheduled to be complete and operational.    Astrobiology Magazine -- The project plans are being developed by a consortium of institutions headed up by Cornell, and funded by the National Science Foundation among others...


Shia rebels agree Baghdad truce Fighters loyal to radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr reach a deal to end weeks of fighting in Baghdad's Sadr City.


Honor System Used for Flu Shots at U.S. Chain Stores By GRETCHEN PARKER     BALTIMORE (AP) -- At the Walgreens flu shot clinic, the honor system is in place.    If you tell nurses there you have a chronic heart problem, you can get a shot...


Al Gore Touts Promise of Stem-Cell Research By ELIZABETH M. GILLESPIE     SEATTLE (AP) -- Former Vice President Al Gore touted the promise of stem-cell research for curing debilitating and deadly diseases on Friday - using his pitch to stump for fellow Democrats Christine Gregoire and Dave Ross...


Howard Grabs Victory in Australia Election SYDNEY, Australia - Prime Minister John Howard scored a convincing victory in Australia's federal election Saturday, winning a historic fourth term in a vote ensuring the staunch U.S. ally keeps its troops in Iraq...


Afghan Leader Says Election 'Fair' KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghanistan's first direct presidential election was thrust into turmoil hours after it started Saturday when all 15 candidates challenging interim leader Hamid Karzai alleged fraud over the ink meant to ensure people voted only once and vowed to boycott the results.    But electoral officials rejected the candidates' call to abandon the rest of the balloting, saying it would rob millions of voters of their chance to cast ballots and that they would rule later on the legitimacy of the election...


Zayani Motors introduces the New Generation Canter from Mitsubishi <b>...</b> Zayani Motors, the Kingdom #39;s exclusive dealer for Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck  amp; Buses Corp (MFTBC), are pleased to introduce the New Generation Canter.


Michael Phelps Suffers Back Pain Olympic swimming champion, Michael Phelps, withdrew from the  quot; World Short Course Championships quot; in Indianapolis last night because of tightness in his back.


O #39;Connor won #39;t accept award Cian O #39;Connor has decided not to accept the ESB/Rehab Irish Person of the Year award he was set to receive tonight. O #39;Connor was chosen as this year #39;s Irish Person of the Year in recognition of his achievement


Cal-USC notes: Sartz #39;s strength is his versatility Bee Staff Writer. LOS ANGELES - Dallas Sartz is so good, he #39;s liable to line up all over the field today against Cal. The USC junior from Granite Bay High School is a starting strong-side linebacker for the top-ranked Trojans.


Today #39;s Game Plan Every second week in October, The Start catches a leaf as it falls from a tree. It has happened in West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida and Ohio.


From Taba to Fallujah Since the invasion of Iraq, the people of the region find themselves in the face of scenes that exceed the threshold of tolerance of most of them.


Alstom Wins EU1.36 Bln of Contracts During Chirac Trip to China Alstom SA, the French engineering company rescued from near bankruptcy, said it won contracts worth 1.36 billion euros (\$1.69 billion) to provide China with trains as well as hydroelectric and nuclear power equipment.


US Military Says Iraq #39;s Tareq Aziz Still Alive The US military said on Saturday it had  quot;absolute confirmation quot; that Tareq Aziz, Iraq #39;s former deputy prime minister, was still alive.


Wal-Mart Keeps Same-Store Sales Outlook (Reuters) Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the\world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates\a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in October sales at its\stores open at least a year.


Tree-man attack as Rooney, Owen and Defoe start against Wales (AFP) AFP - England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson threw a three-pronged attack into Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Wales at Old Trafford, with Wayne Rooney in behind Michael Owen and Jermain Defoe.


Sales surge lift GE profit General Electric Co., the world #39;s largest company by market value, said third-quarter profit rose 11 percent as acquisitions and economic growth spurred the biggest sales increase since Jeffrey Immelt succeeded Jack Welch.


Loonie breaks 80 cents US A roaring jobs market in Canada and disappointing jobs data from the United States helped the Canadian dollar crack 80 cents US in trading yesterday for the first time in more than a decade.


Pro-Taliban Clerics Killed in Pakistan's Karachi (Reuters) Reuters - A leading pro-Taliban Sunni Muslim\cleric and an associate were shot dead in southern Pakistan on\Saturday, the latest attack in religious violence that has\already killed more than 70 people this month.


Telekom to Buy Back T-Online German telecommunications giant Telekom on Saturday announced plans to take its Internet unit off the stock market in a 2.9 billion (\$3.


Nasa man  #39;faked safety checks #39; An ex-employee of the US space agency, Nasa, has pleaded not guilty to charges he falsified reports of safety checks on the space shuttle Discovery.


More Signs Of Water Discovered On Mars NASA #39;s Mars rover, Opportunity, has discovered more evidence that water may have flowed over rocks on the Red Planet. Data sent back by Opportunity suggests an area known as the Meridiani Planum, was drenched


Now you can... Record all TV shows for a whole week TV fans who are planning to go to Japan for their next holiday should put this nifty gadget on their shopping list. Japan #39;s Sony Corporation will begin selling a computer and home-server system in Japan with


AT amp;T #39;s Gambit: Relying On Automation To Make Up For 12,000 Fewer <b>...</b> AT amp;T #39;s top IT exec says automation thanks to its IT systems will let it shed more than 12,000 jobs this year without hurting its network or service.


Computer Associates Buys Netegrity Computer Associates will pay about \$430 million in cash to acquire security-software company Netegrity, which makes the SiteMinder access-management application.


Donald moves in front at dunhill links championship St. Andrews, Scotland (Sports Network) - Luke Donald shot a four-under 68 on Saturday to move into the lead after the third round of the dunhill links championship.


Japanese Grand Prix moves on to Sunday Japanese Grand Prix was under threat from the Super Typhoon Ma-On. So much so that the qualifying had to be cancelled on Saturday.


Russian-Canadian Businessman to Start New F1 Team in 2006 Russian-born Alexander Shnaider, chairman of Midland Group, said on Friday the Midland F1 team will begin racing in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.


Radio adds a delay for drivers Motor Racing Network will follow NBC #39;s lead and add a delay to its NASCAR radio broadcasts beginning with Sunday #39;s race at Kansas Speedway.


Rossi happy despite missing pole Valentino Rossi reflected positively on the first day of qualifying at the Marlboro Malaysian Grand Prix despite being relegated from provisional pole position to third place by Makoto Tamada and Sete Gibernau right at the end of the session.


Cricket-Fired-up Australia close to victory in first Test BANGALORE, India (AFP) - World champions Australia were on the brink of a massive victory in the first cricket Test against India after destroying the hosts #39; batting again.


Britain mourns for Bigley Liverpool, the native city of British hostage Kenneth Bigley observed a day of mourning on Saturday as his family struggled to come to terms with his execution.


We dont recognize the results Even before the polling booths closed in Afghanistans first-ever direct presidential election, all 15 candidates running against incumbent Hamid Karzai denounced


Reports of Sadr City truce agreement The Iraqi government says it has reached an agreement to end weeks of clashes in the Sadr City district of Baghdad between Shi #39;ite fighters and American forces.


Chirac Sees Opportunity in China #39;s Economic Surge French President Jacques Chirac declared on Saturday that France was a natural trade partner to China and, amid a flurry of air, rail and energy


Pakistani militants abduct two Chinese Pakistan security forces searched for two Chinese engineers and their Pakistani guard who were kidnapped Saturday in a tribal area near Afghanistan.


Car explosion in Indian Kashmir, five killed A car bomb exploded at a military convoy in India #39;s portion of Kashmir on Saturday, killing four soldiers and a civilian and injuring 30 others, police said.


ECB follows British lead with hold on rates THE European Central Bank has followed the Bank of England and kept its interest rates on hold, preferring to give itself more time to assess the effect of soaring oil prices on the inflationary outlook and slow economic recovery.


U.S. Congratulates Howard on Re-Election (AP) AP - The United States congratulated Australian Prime Minister John Howard for winning his fourth term in Australia's federal election Saturday. President Bush called it a great victory.


Iran Would Welcome Kerry Camp Proposal-Official (Reuters) Reuters - Iran would welcome a proposal by U.S.\presidential candidate Senator John Kerry's running mate for a\"great bargain" to solve the dispute over Tehran's nuclear\program, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday.


National League Playoff Preview from The Sports Network (Sports Network) - The Dodgers hope to avoid being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals, as they head into Game 3 of their National League Division Series today.


Australian PM Howard Celebrates Fourth Poll Win  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a  key U.S. ally and supporter of the Iraq war, celebrated on  Sunday his election win over opposition Labor after voters  enjoying the fruits of a strong economy gave him another term.


Sadr Peace Deal Could Bolster Iraq Election Plan  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A Shi'ite militia led by Moqtada  al-Sadr agreed on Saturday to disarm under a deal that could  pacify a Baghdad flashpoint and remove one obstacle to Iraq's  plan to hold nationwide elections in January.


Chirac Sees Opportunity in China's Economic Surge  BEIJING (Reuters) - French President Jacques Chirac  declared on Saturday that France was a natural trade partner to  China and, amid a flurry of air, rail and energy deals, played  down any threat from one the world's fastest growing economies.


Michael Phelps Forced To Withdraw From Swimming Championships US Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps, was forced to withdraw from competition at the Short Course World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis because of back pain.


Mauresmo, Davenport win at Porsche GP FILDERSTADT, Germany (Ticker) - A day after struggling in her first appearance as the world #39;s top player, Amelie Mauresmo swept into the semifinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Friday.


Russia #39;s Maria Sharapova defeats Mashona Washington in Japan Open <b>...</b> Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia overpowered American Mashona Washington 6-0, 6-1 Saturday to win her second straight Japan Open on a day when rain from an approaching typhoon leaked through the arena #39;s retractable roof and


Beckham seals victory over Wales David Beckham's spectacular strike seals a comfortable 2-0 victory for England at Old Trafford.


Cricket: Australia close on victory Australia end day four of the first Test needing four wickets to beat India.


Russians 'missing' in Egypt blast At least one Russian is dead and 12 others are missing after the bomb blast at an Egyptian hotel, officials say.


Australian PM Howard Celebrates Fourth Poll Win Australian Prime Minister John Howard, a key US ally and supporter of the Iraq war, celebrated on Sunday his election win over opposition Labor after voters enjoying the fruits of a strong economy gave him another term.


Afghan Vote Is Peaceful, But Challengers Cry Foul Afghans turned out to vote in large numbers today as Hamid Karzai and his rivals disputed the integrity of the vote.


Opposition Alleges Afghan Election Fraud KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghanistan's first direct presidential election was thrust into turmoil hours after it started Saturday when all 15 candidates challenging interim leader Hamid Karzai said they would boycott the outcome because of potential fraud in the system designed to keep voters from casting more than one ballot.    The poll also was marred by violence, as militants ambushed police escorting boxes of ballots, killing three officers in the deadliest direct assault on the landmark post-Taliban vote, a senior official said...


Court rejects AMD A federal judge has refused a request by chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. to order its larger rival Intel Corp. to turn over company documents to the European Commission.


Update 1: Deutsche Telekom to Buy Back Provider German phone giant Deutsche Telekom said Saturday it plans to buy back full control of its Internet unit by next year to profit from burgeoning demand for broadband Internet services, a move that could cost the company euro2.


Saturday, October 9th - 3:30 pm (et) GAME NOTES: The most anticipated Pac-10 matchup of the season has finally arrived, as the seventh-ranked California Golden Bears travel to Los Angeles, to battle


Bush Says He'll Better Protect Nation ST. LOUIS - On the road and on the airwaves, President Bush is trying to paint this year's presidential race as a black-and-white decision for voters...


Egypt Detains Suspects in Resort Blasts TABA, Egypt - Dozens of Bedouin tribesmen have been detained on suspicion they supplied explosives for car bomb attacks at two Egyptian resorts that killed at least 34 people, officials said Saturday.    Israel's counterterrorism chief, meanwhile, said Israeli tourists in Egypt are still in danger and urged them to return home immediately...


Opposition Alleges Afghan Election Fraud KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghanistan's first direct presidential election was thrust into turmoil hours after it started Saturday when all 15 candidates challenging interim leader Hamid Karzai alleged fraud over the ink meant to ensure people voted only once and vowed to boycott the results.    But electoral officials rejected their demand that the vote be called off, saying an apparent mix-up with ink used to mark voters' thumbs was not severe enough to halt the historic vote...


Generals See Gains From Iraq Offensives Despite a sense of progress, U.S. military commanders predict no easy victory in pressing the attack against the country's fierce insurgency and remain particularly concerned about a rising campaign of intimidation.


Group: Tigers Live on Bangladesh Border (AP) AP - Scientists estimate there are nearly 700 highly endangered tigers in the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest that straddles the border of India and Bangladesh, officials said Saturday.


Formula One race race spared from typhoon A powerful typhoon veered away from the site of the Japanese Grand Prix, boding well for Sunday #39;s Formula One race after organizers were forced to postpone qualifying.


Bangladeshi Women Play Soccer Tournament (AP) AP - A women's soccer tournament resumed Saturday despite protests from Islamic groups to stop the "indecent" event.


Williams Faces Paternity Suit (AP) AP - Ricky Williams has acknowledged having an intimate relationship with a woman who filed a paternity suit against him, according to court papers.


Dalembert Has More to Worry About Than NBA (AP) AP - Samuel Dalembert hears of the unrest in his homeland from storms and political violence, and feels so helpless. He has donated generous sums to assist relief efforts in Haiti, but he has no peace of mind.


Finley, Walker Pay Big for New Teams (AP) AP - Steve Finley thrust his fists in the air as the ball left his bat. His ninth-inning grand slam Oct. 2 beat the Giants and assured the Dodgers' first postseason appearance since 1996. Three days later, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Dodgers to begin the NL division series behind five home runs  #151; two by Larry Walker.


Myanmar splits ASEM summit Asians and Europeans left Hanoi Saturday after a summit that renewed economic coordination, but deadlocked over Myanmar #39;s human rights situation.


Did Mars once host life? NASA says a false-color image taken by its Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows a rock dubbed  quot;Escher quot; whose fractures, which divide the surface into polygons, may have been formed when water left over from the rock #39;s formation dried up.


Cdn navy chief defends submarines from Britain The Chief of Canada #39;s maritime defence staff is defending the submarines Canada obtained from the British navy, saying the vessels would never be sent out without being  quot;prepared, checked and tested.


Japan typhoon kills two The most powerful typhoon to hit eastern Japan in a decade has headed out to sea after pummelling Tokyo, leaving two dead, snarling transport on a long holiday weekend and forcing thousands in the countryside to evacuate.


A Better Browser Gets Better Mozilla blocks those un-requested and annoying  quot;pop-up quot; windows. It also has the ability to open new Web pages in a  quot;tabbed quot; interface, as is common to most Windows-based programs.


SportsNetwork Game Preview (Sports Network) - Johan Santana is unbeaten (14-0) in 16 starts since the All- Star break and has an amazing ERA of 1.13 in that span.


Spirited Sox wear out Angels Once the champagne ran out Friday night, most of it sprayed or dumped, the Red Sox showed again how resourceful they could be. The players went through the beer as their primary weapon


Egypt and Israel Trade Prisoners, in Sign of Rising Cooperation Egypt released an Israeli who had been convicted of spying, and Israel freed six young Egyptian infiltrators from prison, in a sign of growing cooperation between the two nations.


Astros #39; Bagwell busting out of October slump CBC SPORTS ONLINE - What #39;s more surprising than the Houston Astros #39; 18 straight wins at home? How about a Jeff Bagwell post-season hitting streak?


Ukraine Leader, Attacking Rival, Won't Halt Vote Ukraine's president said that if he were Prime Minister Viktor F. Yanukovich, he would not participate in a new runoff.


Braves' Thomson Leaves Game 3 (AP) AP - Atlanta Braves starter John Thomson reaggravated a sore muscle on his left side and came out of Game 3 of the NL playoff series after just four pitches Saturday.


Jobless numbers don #39;t tell whole story  #39;We really need in this country a more flexible, just-in-time labor system. I really think not enough attention is being paid by both candidates to the re-skilling of America.


Investment in private spaceflight field lags enthusiasm by public LONG BEACH, Calif. - It was billionaire Paul Allen #39;s \$20 million that allowed Burt Rutan to build SpaceShipOne, the first privately financed manned rocket to reach space.


Competitors Pounce on CA #39;s Netegrity Buy Competitors are publicly happy about Computer Associate #39;s (Quote, Chart) \$430 million acquisition of Netegrity (Quote, Chart), but there might be a hint of trepidation over the combination of the two security software players.


IT Worker Confidence Takes a Dip IT worker confidence declined in September after several months of increases, but it remains high relative to the confidence of workers in other industries.


England too strong for Wales England doused the threat of the Welsh dragon in emphatic style as goals from Frank Lampard and David Beckham clinched a 2-0 win in a World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.


Sun edges Storm in Game One of WNBA Finals UNCASVILLE, Connecticut (Ticker) - Katie Douglas and the Connecticut Sun had just enough poise in their first WNBA Finals contest.


Russia says 11 missing in Taba explosion Russia said Saturday 11 of its nationals who were staying at a hotel in Egypt that was bombed Thursday are missing. Russia #39;s Itar-Tass news agency quoted a Russian embassy diplomat


Senate Approves DNA Testing Bill (AP) AP - The Senate on Saturday approved legislation that would give rape victims and convicted felons greater access to DNA testing.


Marines' Raids Underline Push in Crucial Area Commanders say success in Iraq may depend on units like Strike Force Two, and the raids they launch almost nightly.


Opposition Alleges Afghan Election Fraud KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghanistan's historic presidential election turned sour Saturday when all 15 candidates opposing U.S.-backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew in the middle of voting, charging the government and the United Nations with fraud and incompetence.    In the end, faulty ink - not Taliban bombs and bullets - threatened three years of painstaking progress toward democracy...


Japanese GP set to go ahead on Sunday Sunday #39;s Japanese GP looks set to go ahead as planned after the feared typhoon largely bypassed Suzuka on Saturday. With fears of torrential rain and 110mph winds, qualifying for the race was postponed for 24 hours.


Rumsfeld, 18 Allies Discuss War on Terror (AP) AP - In a cramped war room below deck, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld on Saturday joined 18 of his counterparts from an unusual collection of U.S. partners in the terrorism fight in discussing the way ahead in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Kerry mocks rough and ready Bush, hours after debate (AFP) AFP - Democratic hopeful John Kerry depicted President George W. Bush as angry, wrongheaded and unfit to lead, hours after the two rivals slugged out their second televised debate.


Can Prayers Heal? Critics Say Studies Go Past Science's Reach The government has spent \$2.3 million in the past 4 years to study something that critics say has nothing to do with science.


Martha #39;s taste of porridge UNDER the cover of darkness, America #39;s domestic goddess, Martha Stewart, surrendered and went to jail yesterday. Just before dawn, a car approached Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia.


Eriksson praises Beckham for killer goal England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson thanked David Beckham for killing off Wales in the 2-0 victory and denied his skipper had been irresponsible in getting banned from next week #39;s World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan.


Mauresmo survives in second round at Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Making her first appearance as the world #39;s top player, Amelie Mauresmo struggled to advance into the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Thursday.


Vogts remains optimistic Scotland manager Berti Vogts declared he does not expect to be sacked following Saturday #39;s 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Norway.


Nigerian security detains top labour leader as national oil strike looms (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Plainclothes police detained a prominent Nigerian labour leader Saturday, bundling him into a car at an airport in an apparent effort to stop a threatened countrywide strike by oil-industry workers in Africa's largest petroleum exporter, his union said.


Novell releases SuSE Linux Pro Novell has announced the release of its all-in-one Linux product for newcomers and technical enthusiasts. SuSE Linux Professional 9.2 comes with latest open source features, including kernel 2.6 enhancements, KDE 3.3 and GNOME 2.6 desktop environments.


Golf: Els rues missed putts at Dunhill Championship ST ANDREWS, Scotland, Oct 9 : Ernie Els admitted to having a few slip-ups on his third round at the Dunhill Championship which left him with a small mountain to climb in Sunday #39;s final round.


Becks get Sven #39;s full support Sven-Goran Eriksson has refused to publicly criticise David Beckham for his reckless lunge at Ben Thatcher and subsequent booking.


Reaggravated injury forces Braves #39; Thomson out after four pitches HOUSTON -- Atlanta Braves starter John Thomson reaggravated a sore muscle on his left side and came out of Game 3 of the NLDS after just four pitches to the Houston Astros Saturday.


More powerful American tug takes over towing of stricken Canadian <b>...</b> HALIFAX (CP) - A more powerful American navy tug took over the towing of a disabled Canadian submarine Saturday, moving up its expected arrival in Scotland to late Sunday.


Hope Fades of Finding Survivors in Taba Rubble  TABA, Egypt (Reuters) - Rescue workers began to lose hope  of finding survivors in the rubble of an Egyptian Red Sea hotel  on Saturday, almost 48 hours after three bombs aimed at Israeli  tourists killed at least 33 people.


Computer Associates buys Netegrity at \$430m value Computer Associates (NYSE: CA) announced on Wednesday that it was buying Netegrity (Nasdaq: NETE) at a value of \$430 million, or \$10.


Reuell: Yes, I #39;m up for a free launch I #39;ve been called many things in the (nearly) 30 years I #39;ve spent on this planet, much of which probably couldn #39;t be repeated here.


ASP.Net glitch discovered OCTOBER 08, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. is investigating a reported vulnerability in ASP.Net that could allow an attacker to bypass security features on a Web server and view sensitive content, the company said yesterday.


England captain Beckham breaks a rib David Beckham broke his rib moments after scoring England #39;s second goal in Saturday #39;s 2-0 win over Wales in a World Cup qualifying game.


Former Twins scout Angelo Giuliani dies at 91 Angelo Giuliani, who was behind the plate for Joe DiMaggio #39;s first at-bat in the majors and went on to sign Kent Hrbek as a Minnesota Twins scout, died at 91.


Sadr rebels boost election hopes Iraq #39;s plans to hold elections in January have gained traction after a Shi #39;ite militia agreed to disarm in Baghdad and delegates from rebel-held Falluja said the Sunni Muslim city wanted to vote in the polls.


House Set to OK \$14.5B in Hurricane Aid WASHINGTON - The House pushed nearly \$14.5 billion for hurricane victims and struggling farmers toward passage Saturday as lawmakers sought to shower money on Florida and other pivotal states in the upcoming elections.    After weeks of delay over everything from budget cuts to milk subsidies, House-Senate bargainers added the natural disaster aid to a \$10 billion military construction measure...


Yellow Jackets Romp B.J. Elder scores 19 points and Jarrett Jack adds 18 as No. 4 Georgia Tech crushes instate rival Georgia, 87-49, on Sunday night.


Quake Activity Rises at Mount St. Helens (AP) AP - Earthquake activity has increased at Mount St. Helens, but scientists said Saturday there was no reason to raise the volcano's alert level.


Congress Approves DNA Testing Bill (AP) AP - Congress passed and sent to legislation President Bush on Saturday that would give rape victims and convicted felons greater access to DNA testing.


Philosopher Derrida Dies in Paris at 74 (AP) AP - World renowned thinker Jacques Derrida, a founder of the school of philosophy known as deconstructionism, has died, the office of French President Jacques Chirac said Saturday. Derrida was 74.


The Rocket Ready to Go on Short Rest (AP) AP - At 42, Roger Clemens is ready to pitch on three days of rest for the Houston Astros. After all, playing in the postseason with his hometown team is one of the primary reasons he came out of his brief retirement.


Beckham Breaks Rib As England Tops Wales (AP) AP - David Beckham scored a spectacular goal on a curling, 25-yard shot to lead England past Wales 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier Saturday, but he wound up with a suspension and broken rib.


Vogts under pressure after Scotland loss at home to Norway David Beckham shrugged off his poor Real Madrid form with a spectacular long range strike as England outplayed Wales 2-0 in World Cup action on Saturday.


Former Twins Scout Angelo Giuliani Dies (AP) AP - Angelo Giuliani, who was behind the plate for Joe DiMaggio's first at-bat in the majors and went on to sign Kent Hrbek as a Minnesota Twins scout, died at 91.


England Captain Beckham Breaks a Rib (AP) AP - David Beckham broke his rib moments after scoring England's second goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Wales in a World Cup qualifying game.


Lady Lions Pull Upset Tanisha Wright leads Penn State to a 77-71 shocker over second-ranked North Carolina on Sunday with 21 points and seven assists.


AstraZeneca #39;s Exanta Not Approved Drug maker AstraZeneca PLC said Friday that the Food and Drug Administration did not approve its orally taken blood thinner Exanta.


Sharapova repeats as Japan Open champion CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova retained her Japan Open title with an easy victory over American Mashona Washington in Saturday #39;s final.


Bonds Trainer Says He Was Coerced, Threatened  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The personal trainer to baseball  slugger Barry Bonds says investigators searched his home  without showing a warrant last year and made threatening  comments to him, his girlfriend and his young son.


Smith Guides Eagles Boston College's Craig Smith runs into foul trouble, but not before his 20 points help the Eagles down the UCLA Bruins, 74-64, on Sunday.


US House approves \$422 billion arms bill The US House of Representatives on Saturday approved a final \$422 billion bill for defense programs that backs next year #39;s round of military base closings and kills


Shock Jocks Boost Satellite Radio Profile (AP) AP - When radio shock jocks Opie and Anthony considered their next career move after two firings in four years, the twisted twosome was ready to feign rehabilitation. Or at least that was the plan when they sat down with satellite radio executives.


Commercial space industry blasts off Now that rocketmen in the desert have soared into space and captured the St. Louis-based Ansari X Prize, commercial space travel seems as close as ever.


Beckham fractures rib London, England (Sports Network) - England captain David Beckham fractured a rib during his country #39;s 2-0 win over Wales Saturday.


Happy days are over again If the first four days of the Bangalore Test are any indication, the Indian team can well forget challenging Australia #39;s hegemony at the top of the cricket table.


Ohio St. Buckeyes COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ticker) -- No. 15 Ohio State hopes to avoid back-to-back defeats for the first time under Jim Tressel when it hosts No.


Howard Makes History With Australia Win (AP) AP - Prime Minister John Howard has been accused of turning his back on Asia, kowtowing to America and being Australia's most boring leader.


Philosopher Jacques Derrida Dies at 74 PARIS - World-renowned thinker Jacques Derrida, a charismatic philosopher who founded the school known as deconstructionism, has died, the French president's office said Saturday. He was 74...


Michigan Edges Minnesota in Final Minutes ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan beat Minnesota with a dramatic comeback for the second straight year...


8 Palestinians die in Gaza violence Six Palestinians died in four separate attacks by the Israeli military in Gaza on Saturday, according to Palestinian security and medical sources.


Airbus Denies Backing Microsoft Aircraft maker Airbus on Thursday denied a report it was siding with Microsoft in its anti-trust battle with the European Union.  quot;We remain totally neutral.


Beckham breaks rib in English victory CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Soccer star David Beckham broke his rib just before scoring a highlight-reel goal in England #39;s 2-0 win over Wales in a World Cup qualification match on Saturday.


Mauresmo vs. Davenport in Porsche GP final Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport won their semifinals in straight sets Saturday, setting up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 final at the Porsche Grand Prix.


Seattle looks to kick up a Storm at home The Seattle Storm are happy to get home, but coach Anne Donovan knows that goes only so far. The Storm need to crack Connecticut #39;s tenacious defense and slow guard Lindsay Whalen.


Soderling upsets Spadea to reach Lyon Open final Sweden #39;s Robin Soderling beat seventh-seeded American Vince Spadea 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final of the Lyon Open. Soderling will play Belgium #39;s Xavier Malisse in Sunday #39;s final.


Al-Sadr aide says militia will begin handing over weapons Monday (Baghdad, Iraq-AP) Oct. 9, 2004 - A senior aide to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr says militiamen loyal to him will begin handing over weapons to Iraqi police next week.


Philosopher Jacques Derrida Dies at 74 World-renowned thinker Jacques Derrida, a charismatic philosopher who founded the school known as deconstructionism, has died, the French president #39;s office said Saturday.


Freshman Helps Sooners Run Past Longhorns In just his fifth college game, Adrian Peterson ran for 225 yards and made many big plays when No. 2 Oklahoma needed it most.


EU #39;s Monti says he #39;ll win Microsoft case European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti said he is  quot;confident quot; the European Union #39;s second-highest court will dismiss an attempt by Microsoft Corp.


CA #39;s \$430 Million Splurge To Broaden Indian Footprint Computer Associates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Netegrity -- a provider of security software solutions, in an all cash merger valued at approximately \$430 million.


Sony PC boasts 1,000 GB of storage TOKYO - Japan #39;s Sony Corp. will begin selling a computer and home-server system in Japan with 1,000 gigabytes of hard-drive storage -nough to record six TV channels for a week straight  - company said.


IT Worker Confidence Takes A Dip After several months of increasing optimism among IT workers, their confidence about job security and personal finances dipped in September, according to a report released this week


Cow gene map can improve quality of beef WASHINGTON - For the first time, scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, providing researchers with a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA


Mauresmo, Davenport Advance to Finals of Porche Grand Prix World number one women #39;s tennis player Amelie Mauresmo of France and number two Lindsay Davenport of the United States have advanced to the finals of the Porsche Grand Prix tournament in Filderstadt, Germany.


Anderson #39;s lawyer says he can #39;t get fair trial SAN FRANCISCO -- Defendants charged with distributing illegal steroids to some of the nation #39;s best-known athletes were subjected to illegal searches and coerced by federal investigators, defense lawyers said Friday.


Liechtenstein Embarrass Portugal Liechtenstein claimed a historic result on Saturday as they managed to hold Portugal to a 2-2 in Vaduz. Pauleta opened the scoring for Portugal in the 23rd minute.


Pakistan holds over 50 militants after bombings Dozens of members of outlawed Islamic militant groups have been detained in central Pakistan as part of investigations into two deadly attacks on religious congregations this month, police said on Saturday.


Official: War on Drugs at 'Tipping Point' (AP) AP - Amid record seizures of cocaine and massive spraying of coca plantations, a senior U.S. official says the "tipping point" in the war on drugs has finally been reached. But skeptics are unconvinced and say the war remains unwinnable.


House Approves  #36;477 Billion Defense Bill (AP) AP - Congress on Saturday approved a  #36;477 billion defense bill with a military pay raise and new money for Iraq and Afghanistan.


Oklahoma Wins Fifth Straight Over Texas DALLAS - Adrian Peterson decided to go to Oklahoma instead of Texas partly because of the way the Sooners always handle the Longhorns. This time, he was the reason for it...


BEA, IBM Heat Up App Server Space The application server space is heating up once again as both IBM and BEA Systems tout new versions of their platforms. With its Liquid Computing strategy, San Jose, Calif.


Cops release union leader Abuja - A leading Nigerian opposition figure told AFP on Saturday that he had been released by the secret police after being detained and pressured to drop his support for an impending general strike.


The prison that Martha Stewart will call home When lifestyle doyenne Martha Stewart arrives at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp, the multimillionaire businesswoman won #39;t just


Sports: (2) Oklahoma 12 (5) Texas 0 DALLAS Freshman Adrian Peterson ran for 225 yards as second-ranked Oklahoma shut out fifth-ranked Texas 12-to-0 -- the Sooners #39; fifth straight victory in the legendary rivalry.


Wolverines comeback kids again Tyler Ecker caught a short pass from Chad Henne over the middle, eluded two tackles and lumbered down the sideline for a 31-yard touchdown with 1:57 left to give the 14th-ranked Wolverines a 27-24 victory over the No.


Irish hero skips awards after horse fails test Ireland #39;s only medal winner at the Athens Olympics, showjumper Cian O #39;Connor, withdrew from a nationally televised ceremony Saturday to receive the Irish Person of the Year award -- after his horse failed a drugs test.


#39;Simple man #39; left begging for life until the end Kenneth Bigley made a final despairing plea for his life before being beheaded on video by Islamist militants in Iraq. Reuters cameraman Maher Nazih saw a video in Baghdad on Friday in which Mr Bigley, unshaven


Elections ensure Australia will keep troops in Iraq (Sydney, Australia-AP) Oct. 9, 2004 - Australian Prime Minister John Howard has claimed victory in national elections. The vote will ensure the country keeps its troops in Iraq.


Al-Sadr #39;s militia agrees to start ha Shiite militiamen loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr agreed Saturday to begin handing in weapons, a significant step toward restoring order in Baghdad #39;s sprawling Sadr


Bush, Kerry hit the campaign trail after hard-fought debate (AFP) AFP - US President George W. Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry hit the campaign trail running, courting voters in battleground states after their hard-fought second debate left the race for the White House in a dead heat.


House Backs  #36;32 Bln Homeland Security Bill (Reuters) Reuters - The House of Representatives on\Saturday passed a  #36;32 billion bill funding homeland security\programs this year after days of political fighting over the\measure.


Michigan Edges Minnesota in Final Minutes (AP) AP - Michigan beat Minnesota with a dramatic comeback for the second straight year. Tyler Ecker caught a short pass from Chad Henne over the middle, eluded two tackles and lumbered down the sideline for a 31-yard touchdown with 1:57 left to give the 14th-ranked Wolverines a 27-24 victory over the No. 13 Golden Gophers on Saturday.


Mugabe conquers in bitter Zanu-PF power showdown Zimbabwe #39;s ruling Zanu-PF old guard has emerged on top after a bitter power struggle in the deeply divided party during its five-yearly congress, which ended yesterday.


Jackson has a tough match Australian basketball star Lauren Jackson has dedicated the WNBA finals to the memory of her grandmother who died last month but the Connecticut Sun have spoiled it so far.


Ireland holds host France 0-0 in qualifying Ireland held host France to a 0-0 draw Saturday in a World Cup qualifying match at Stade de France. Defender John O #39;Shea missed a great chance to win the match for Ireland midway


Every reform has its limits AGAIN, Nigeria walks the path of conflict that is not only unnecessary and avoidable, it is potentially harmful and disruptive to the nations social, economic and political stability.


Four soldiers, civilian die in Kashmir: India News: Srinagar, Oct 9 : Four Indian soldiers and a civilian were killed when a suicide bomber rammed a car packed with explosives into an army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday.


Soderling Upsets Spadea, Gains Lyon Final (AP) AP - Sweden's Robin Soderling beat seventh-seeded American Vince Spadea 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final of the Lyon Open.


Astros Beat Braves 8-5, Take 2-1 Series Lead  HOUSTON (Reuters) - Brandon Backe pitched six strong  innings and Morgan Ensberg drove in three runs to secure the  Houston Astros an 8-5 divisional playoff victory over the  Atlanta Braves Saturday.


Thompson to Take Over Spotlight from Injured Phelps  INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Jenny Thompson will take the  spotlight from injured U.S. team mate Michael Phelps at the  world short course championships Saturday as she brings down  the curtain on a spectacular swimming career.


Hernandez Uncertain About Return Orlando Hernandez's tired right arm felt better Saturday, but he's not sure when he'll be able to pitch again for the Yankees.


In New England, It's Play, Win, Repeat On Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the Patriots will be going for their 19th consecutive victory.


Was Bush Wired? Ridiculous, Campaign Says (AP) AP - Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen. John Kerry. "It's not true. It's ridiculous," Bush campaign spokesman Scott Stanzel said.


Howard Triumphs in Australia Australia has returned incumbent Prime Minister John Howard for a fourth consecutive term of government, probably with an increased majority in the Parliament.


Japan Typhoon Kills 2; 5 Remain Missing A man helps to push a vehicle stranded on a flooded street in Tokyo in the heavy rain caused by a typhoon Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004. The most powerful typhoon to barrel into Japan #39;s Pacific costline in a decade


4 Killed, 22 Injured in Kashmir Attack Indian army soldiers inspect near the site of a suicide car bombing near Singhpora, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Srinagar, India, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004.


London could mediate over Kashmir: Musharraf LONDON (AFP) - Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf would welcome British involvement in negotiations with India over Kashmir, and would raise the matter with British Prime Minister Tony Blair during talks in London, he told The Times in an interview.


Red River Shootout Awakens Oklahoma Defense (AP) AP - No one knows how to bring Oklahoma's stout defense to life like Texas.


Bush Attacks Kerry for 'Dour Pessimism' (Reuters) Reuters - President Bush sought\momentum on Saturday from his second debate with Democratic\Sen. John Kerry by attacking Kerry for saying he has a\consistent position on Iraq and would not raise middle-class\taxes.


Howard Wins Re-Election As Australia PM SYDNEY, Australia - Prime Minister John Howard's conservative alliance handily won a fourth term in Australia's parliamentary elections Saturday, overcoming widespread anger at his decision to send troops to Iraq last year and his pledge to keep them there.    The island continent's robust economy under Howard's leadership apparently trumped concerns about the war...


Kerry, Bush Campaign After Feisty Debate ELYRIA, Ohio - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, their animosity stirred by a contentious second debate, lit into each other over Iraq, jobs and debate performance on Saturday in critical battleground states...


US stocks, dollar decline NEW YORK - United States stocks fell on Friday after a government report showed employment growth unexpectedly slowed last month. A fourth straight day of record oil prices also weighed on the benchmark indexes.


New AOL Ads Revamp Its Image America Online plans to begin a new ad campaign Thursday with a redesigned logo and a fresh slogan, posed as a question to consumers:  quot;Want a better Internet?


England blanks Wales as European qualifying continues Manchester, England (Sports Network) - England beat Wales 2-0 Saturday in an intense World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford. The victory was bittersweet for England as captain David Beckham fractured a rib late in the win.


Bedouins held after Egypt blasts Egyptian security yesterday arrested dozens of Bedouin tribesmen amid continuing doubts over who was behind the devastating attacks on Israeli tourists that killed at least 34 people.


Isareli aircraft fire missiles at Gaza JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli soldiers on Saturday shot and killed a Hamas militant whom the military said was responsible for a rocket attack that killed two Israeli preschoolers last week and triggered an army offensive in northern Gaza.


Security on high alert as Afghans go to poll KABUL (Afghanistan) - Polling has started in Afghanistan #39;s first-ever direct presidential election on Saturday, with interim leader Hamid Karzai widely favoured against more than a dozen rivals while 100,000 troops were on high alert for expected violence


A vow and an appeal IN A long-awaited victory speech yesterday, Indonesia #39;s President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed to get down to business immediately after taking office to revive the economy, end regional conflicts and stamp out corruption.


Australia's Howard Celebrates Fourth Poll Win  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's conservative Prime Minister  John Howard, a key U.S. ally and supporter of the Iraq war,  celebrated on Sunday his election win after voters enjoying the  fruits of a strong economy gave him another term.


WRAPUP 4-US September job growth weaker than expected US employers hired just 96,000 workers in September, the government said on Friday in a weak jobs snapshot, the final one ahead of presidential elections that


Howell #39;s Long Eagle Has Him In Front At Dunhill ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - England #39;s David Howell holed a 105-yard shot for an eagle Friday and finished with a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald after the second round of the Dunhill Links Championship.


Beltran, Backe combine to push Braves to brink as Astros earn 8-5 <b>...</b> A couple of new Killer Bs have the Houston Astros one win away from ending 43 seasons of playoff failure. Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and Brandon Backe pitched six solid innings in his


Ortiz growing more popular in Boston David Ortiz has yet to steal a base for the Red Sox. He #39;s unlikely to score from first on anything but a homer. For him to triple, something pretty awful has to happen to at least two outfielders.


Dream Weaver #39;s worst nightmare This just in. In addition to that whole Milton Bradley thing, the Dodgers are now also demanding that Fox erase all tapes of this division series against the Cardinals.


Bosnia holds rival Serbia to 0-0 draw Bosnia held Balkan rival Serbia-Montenegro to a 0-0 draw Saturday in a World Cup qualifier, the first competitive match between the neighboring countries that fought a civil war from 1992-95.


Landslides, Flooding Plague South Asia (AP) AP - Unseasonably heavy downpours have triggered landslides and submerged large areas in northeastern India, Bangladesh and Nepal the past three days, leaving at least 144 people dead, officials said Saturday.


Dozens Detained in Egypt Bombing Probe TABA, Egypt - Investigators lifted fingerprints, swabbed dust and collected tissue from the wreckage of three car bombings Saturday and detained dozens of Bedouin tribesmen, including quarry workers who could have provided the explosives that killed at least 34 people.    Israel blamed al-Qaida for the Thursday night attacks in two Sinai resorts, and Egyptian investigators were leaning toward an al-Qaida connection as well...


Was Bush Wired? Ridiculous, Campaign Says CHANHASSEN, Minn. - Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen...


Al-Sadr Loyalists Agree to Hand Over Arms BAGHDAD, Iraq - Shiite militiamen loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr agreed Saturday to begin handing in weapons, a significant step toward restoring order in Baghdad's sprawling Sadr City slum as the interim government struggles to curb Iraq's more widespread Sunni insurgency.    In a sign of persistent Sunni unrest, clashes flared in several cities as the search continued for the body of British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who was decapitated by his abductors - reportedly after a failed escape attempt...


Classmates Sue Over 'Dazed and Confused' SANTA FE, N.M. - Three former high school classmates of "Dazed and Confused" director Richard Linklater have filed a lawsuit claiming they have suffered embarrassment and ridicule because of characters based on them in the movie...


Candidates Spar After Contentious Debate ELYRIA, Ohio - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, their animosity stirred by a contentious second debate, lit into each other over Iraq, jobs and debate performance on Saturday in critical battleground states...


Tanker deal nears OK WASHINGTON - Legislation that would allow the Air Force to buy outright 100 new aerial refueling tankers was expected to be approved by the House on Friday, and a Washington state congressman said language in the bill would ensure the deal would involve


Town welcomes curbs on refinery Just about anyone who has lived awhile in this small town nestled between a fuel refinery and an asphalt refinery has grown accustomed to the rank smell.


File swappers face new antipiracy push A new round of lawsuits aimed at prolific Internet song-swappers could be announced as early as Thursday as music executives meet in London to discuss the next step in their global war on Internet piracy.


Suborbital legislation suddenly sinks Just days after SpaceShipOne #39;s prize-winning flight opened the world #39;s eyes to the prospect for private spaceflight, legislation that might have opened the way for paying passengers to get on


World #39;s top swimmers tackle Olympic distances in shorter pools The temporary pool set up for the World Short Course Championships is, well, short. Swimmers dive in and a few breaths later, they reach the wall at the other end.


drivers #39; role in the big picture If things worked like the most cynical believe they do, Tony Stewart would get six speeding penalties in Sunday #39;s Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway.


South Carolina Gamecocks COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Ticker) -- South Carolina blew another home lead and lost another Southeastern Conference home game. Bill Flowers reeled in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Flatt with 1:05 to


Jacques Derrida, founder of deconstructionist philosophy, dead at <b>...</b> Jacques Derrida, a philosopher who founded the school known as deconstructionism, has died, the French president #39;s office said Saturday.


4 killed, 22 injured in Kashmir attack A suicide car bomber rammed into an army convoy in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Saturday, triggering an explosion that left four people dead and 22 wounded, the army said.


EPA Cuts Pollution Levels With Refinery Settlements Despite its continuing difficulties forcing power plants to reduce their toxic emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency has enjoyed unusual success in bringing


Saved, and Enslaved, by the Cell A growing number of experts say cellphone use may be making us less autonomous and less capable of solving problems on our own.


A Home Theater That Rattles the Windows Without Breaking the Bank Thanks primarily to the DVD, home theaters have come within reach of many shoppers in the last few years. But why choose one over another?


Pentagon meddling crippled post-war humanitarian aid for Iraq: US experts (AFP) AFP - Interference by the Pentagon delivered a massive blow to efforts to provide humanitarian relief for Iraq after last year's war, according to two US aid experts who struggled with the conflict's chaotic aftermath.


Gallachers 66 is Old gold Being Scottish doesnt mean you have to like the Old Course at St Andrews, though Stephen Gallacher has found a new fondness for the Home of Golf after carding a 66 on the third day of the Dunhill Links Championship.


Slovenia stun Italy as Cesar cuts down Lippi Slovenia pulled off a famous result yesterday, defeating Italy to go top of Group Five. A solitary goal by Bostjan Cesar after 82 minutes gave the hosts victory in Celje to inflict a first World Cup qualifying group defeat on Marcello Lippi #39;s side.


Howard wins historic fourth term Prime Minister John Howard is set to become the second longest serving Prime Minister after the Coalition #39;s convincing win in yesterday #39;s federal election.


The family that fought to the end for their man The tragedy of Ken Bigley #39;s kidnap and eventual murder was matched only by the courage of a family who refused to give up. This is the inside story of the desperate attempts to free him.


Chinese engineers kidnapped in Wana PESHAWAR: Two Chinese engineers working at the Gomal Zam Dam project in South Waziristan Agency were kidnapped along with a security guard and a co-worker on Saturday morning.


Landslides, Flooding Plague South Asia A rickshaw puller transports passengers as others wade through knee-deep floodwater in Tarun Nagar area of Gauhati, in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004.


Swiss Club Signs Halpern Twenty-four days into the NHL lockout, Capitals center Jeff Halern signs with a Swiss League team.


Finance: Losing the Right to Sue (Reuters) Reuters - More and more businesses are\sticking mandatory arbitration clauses into their contracts,\forcing consumers to give up their right to sue if they want to\conduct business, and consumer groups have made the elimination\of these clauses a top priority.


Naga leaders in Delhi for talks Separatist leaders from the north-east Indian state of Nagaland arrive in Delhi for peace talks.


Baseball-Backe Pitches Astros to 2-1 Series Lead  HOUSTON (Reuters) - Brandon Backe, a little-known local,  who arrived in the shadow of famous hometown heroes Roger  Clemens and Andy Pettitte last winter, brought the Houston  Astros to within a game of the franchise's first postseason  series victory in an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves Saturday.


Peterson Powers Oklahoma Over Texas  DALLAS (Sports Network) - Freshman Adrian Peterson rushed  for a season-high 225 yards and Kejuan Jones scored the game's  only touchdown, as second-ranked Oklahoma blanked No. 5 Texas,  12-0, in the Red River Shootout at the Cotton Bowl.


Clemens Ready to Make History for Astros  HOUSTON (Reuters) - Roger Clemens came out of brief  retirement earlier this year with one goal in mind...to lead  his hometown Houston Astros to post-season glory for the first  time.


Google Searches Go Mobile Google #39;s short message service (SMS) is accessible immediately to beta testers. The service will enable users of mobile phones and other handheld devices to send text message queries and receive


Cardinals keep on cruising despite average starting pitching ST. LOUIS -- Good starting pitching, to the marauding Cardinals of St. Louis, is not much more than an afterthought these days. It #39;s nice to have.


Bosnian Serb war-crimes suspect surrenders A Bosnian Serb war-crimes suspect accused of genocide in the 1995 massacre of up to 8,000 Muslim men and boys surrendered Saturday, the government said.


Powerful Typhoon Hits Japanese Coast (AP) AP - A powerful typhoon raked Japan's Pacific coastline Saturday, killing at least two people and leaving at least five others missing in the most powerful storm to hit the nation in a decade, officials said.


Abortion provokes ethics clash for US presidential contenders (AFP) AFP - President George W. Bush vowed Friday that no public money would be spent on abortion -- which with embryonic stem cell research provoked an impassioned ethical clash with Democratic challenger John Kerry.


Martha #39;s new home is jail TREND-setter Martha Stewart yesterday began a five-month jail term, for lying about a stock sale, at a minimum-security prison known as  quot;Camp Cupcake quot;.


Employment rises during September The four hurricanes striking Florida and other coastal states in the past two months appear  quot;to have held down employment growth but not enough to change materially quot; the overall jobs picture in September, the Labor Department said Friday.


Wasserstein cancels board meeting to woo Lazard rebels Bruce Wasserstein, the chief executive of Lazard, has cancelled a board meeting scheduled for tomorrow that would have given him a further opportunity to push through


An aviation milestone If it didn #39;t cross your mind while watching video footage of SpaceShipOne streaking into space over California #39;s Mojave Desert on Monday, there were plenty of commentators on hand to jog your sense of history.


Sooners offense goes back in time For five seasons at Oklahoma, coach Bob Stoops won with an offense as modern as it was effective. The Sooners came out of the locker room throwing, and their speed and their scheme


Sports: (15) Wisconsin 24 (18) Ohio State 13 COLUMBUS, Ohio Fifteenth-ranked Wisconsin won its third straight trip to Ohio Stadium. Anthony Davis slashed for 168 yards and a touchdown and the Badgers beat 18th-ranked Ohio State 24-to-13.


Predictable Scots are punished by Iversen Scotland #39;s prospects of qualifying for the World Cup from Group 5 - or even of securing victory in Moldova on Wednesday - turned from dark grey to pitch black yesterday, when a predictably uninspired beating from Norway left them with one point from their


Tennessee Knocks Georgia from Unbeaten Ranks ATHENS, Georgia (Sports Network) - Freshman quarterback Erik Ainge threw two touchdown passes as No. 17 Tennessee held off third-ranked and previously unbeaten Georgia for a 19-14 win in an SEC clash at Sanford Stadium.


No. 9 Purdue 20, Penn St. 13 Taylor Stubblefield caught a 40-yard touchdown pass and became the Big Ten #39;s career receptions leader as No. 9 Purdue held on to beat Penn State 20-13 on Saturday night.


President of Syria Defends His Nation #39;s Role in Lebanon President Bashar al-Assad of Syria made a rare, often confrontational foreign policy speech on Saturday, suggesting that the efforts by the United States and France


Oklahoma Moseys Into Texas and Takes the Beast by the Horns The gloomy day provided a fitting setting for the Longhorns, who lost because of a dismal offense and their inability to stop the freshman tailback Adrian Peterson.


Deutsche Telekom to Buy Back Web Unit (AP) AP - German phone giant Deutsche Telekom said it plans to buy back full control of its Internet unit by next year to profit from burgeoning demand for broadband Internet services, a move that could cost the company euro2.9 billion (US #36;3.6 billion).


21 Killed in Fresh Iraq Violence BAGHDAD, 6 December 2004 - Seventeen civilians were killed and 13 wounded in Tikrit yesterday as gunmen ambushed a bus full of Iraqis working for the US military, while a car bomb and a gun attack killed four members of the Iraqi security forces


Beckham suffers rib fracture Having reminded Mancunians of what they are missing courtesy of a superlative goal at Old Trafford yesterday, David Beckham will sit out England #39;s World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan on Wednesday


Milosevic:  #39;no link to genocide found #39; Fresh controversy has hit the war crimes trial of Slobodan Milosevic with a claim from a senior intelligence analyst that the Yugoslav leader is innocent of genocide.


Australian PM Howard Easily Re-Elected (AP) AP - Prime Minister John Howard's conservative alliance handily won a fourth term in Australia's parliamentary elections Saturday, overcoming widespread anger at his decision to send troops to Iraq last year and his pledge to keep them there.


Polls say Kerry narrowly won US election debate (AFP) AFP - Snap polls taken after the second US presidential election debate said Senator John Kerry narrowly beat President George W. Bush.


Tennis: Moya thrilled at win Spain's Carlos Moya says Davis Cup victory over the USA is "like a dream".


Karzai's Opponents Claim Fraud in Election KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghans packed polling stations on Saturday for a historic presidential election that was blemished when all 15 candidates opposing U.S.-backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew, charging the government and the U.N. with fraud and incompetence...


Deutsche Telekom to reintegrate T-Online in share swap, buyback FRANKFURT, Oct 9 (AFP) - Germany #39;s Deutsche Telekom is to reintegrate its Internet arm T-Online, Europe #39;s largest Internet provider, via a swap for Telekom shares and a share buyback offer, the company said Saturday.


Google starts a service to aid online book sales FRANKFURT Google has introduced a search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast-growing market dominated by Amazon.


US House Passes Anti-Spyware Bill WASHINGTONThe US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would make spyware illegaland provide stiff sanctions for anyone found breaking that law.


Beckham fires England England has moved one step closer to qualification for the World Cup finals with a 2-0 victory over Wales at Old Trafford. However the news was not so good for some of the other big names on the continent, with


House Approves Drought, Hurricane Aid (AP) AP - The House on Saturday unanimously approved  #36;14.5 billion for hurricane victims and struggling farmers as Congress moved a step closer to showering money on Florida and other pivotal states in the upcoming elections.


Yankees Earn Shot at Red Sox in A.L.C.S. A big home run by Ruben Sierra, a clutch 11th-inning hit by Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees are headed right back where most people figured.


Lies and the Lying CEO #39;s Who Tell Them TO the casual observer, Oracle v. PeopleSoft, the case unfolding in Delaware Chancery Court, is just the latest round in an ugly and long takeover fight between two software giants.


Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow THIS weekend I am wrestling with the perfect gift for the next IMF summit of central bankers. It is an exuberant, gothic, mahogany-encased, 19th century American gingerbread mantelpiece clock.


Yankees Beat Twins to Win Playoff Series (AP) AP - A big home run by Ruben Sierra, a clutch 11th-inning hit by Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are headed right back where most people figured  #151; playing the Boston Red Sox for the AL pennant. Sierra's three-run homer in the eighth inning tied it, then Rodriguez doubled, alertly stole third base and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch by Kyle Lohse to lift the Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 Saturday.


Late Collapse Costs Twins Their Season (AP) AP - The Minnesota Twins insisted they were a far better team than the one steamrolled out of last year's division series by the New York Yankees. And they might have been.


UPDATE 1-Mauresmo and Davenport to meet in Filderstadt final Amelie Mauresmo safeguarded her number one ranking for another week when she beat fourth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5 6-4 to reach the final of the Filderstadt Grand Prix tennis tournament on Saturday.


Oklahoma #39;s mastery of Texas borders on ridiculous DALLAS -- Oklahoma #39;s dominance of Texas is reaching infomercial status. Less annoying, maybe, but more effective. It has become a rite of fall.


Karl Malone Visits Lakers Training Camp (AP) AP - Karl Malone showed up at the Los Angeles Lakers training camp Saturday to visit old teammates and club officials.


CLERIC KILLED IN PAKISTAN A leading pro-Taliban Sunni Muslim cleric has been shot dead in the Pakistani city of Karachi. Mufti Mohammed Jamil was reported to have been on his way home when two gunmen on a motorcycle stopped his car and opened fire with automatic weapons.


Dodgers Take 3-0 Lead Over Cardinals (AP) AP - The Dodgers took a 3-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals after four innings in Game 3 of the NL division series on Saturday.


Lehman Uses Long Putter to Lead Michelin (AP) AP - Tom Lehman has a love-hate relationship with the long putter that sometimes makes its way into his bag. Lately, he's been finding a lot more to love about it than ever before.


Astros Make the Most of Their Home Field, and Atlanta Is the Victim The Houston Astros won their 19th straight game at home and are one game from winning their first playoff series in 42 years.


Trojans Hang On to Spoil Stellar Day for Cal Quarterback Aaron Rodgers tied an N.C.A.A. record by completing 23 consecutive passes, but he watched his last three attempts sail off target in the final minute.


Yankees Close Out Twins Alex Rodriguez scores on a wild pitch in the 11th innning to lead the New York Yankees into the AL Championship Series by defeating the Minnesota Twins, 6-5, on Saturday.


Imoh, Hokies Nip Wake Mike Imoh runs for 100 yards and the winning touchdown Saturday to lead Virginia Tech to a 17-10 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday.


Jeffries Ready to Shine Forward Jared Jeffries has turned heads with his remarkable shot-blocking and leaping ability early in training camp. The third-year player is hoping for a breakout season.


Francona Urges Injection Red Sox manager Terry Francona wants ace starter Curt Schilling to take a painkilling shot to ensure his health for Game 1 of the AL Championship Series.


Commander and Chief Presidentialaffair, blessed with blazing speed and cursed by abscessed hooves, finally settles down for saddling then blows away the field with a gate-to-wire victory in the Maryland Million Classic.


Kidd Changes Mind Jason Kidd is going to attend both day and night practices during the Nets' training camp rather than pay fines he feels are misguided.


Lies and the Lying C.E.O.'s Who Tell Them Testimony in the case of Oracle v. PeopleSoft last week turned to the issue of corporate lies, and it spoke volumes about the time we live in.


One Eye on Drug Stocks, the Other on Election Day Investors' fear that drug prices will be hurt under a Kerry presidency has sent the stocks of many pharmaceutical companies lower.


The Health Care Clash Moves to the Next Aisle Supermarkets face a new showdown as labor unions determined to keep health benefits spar with management trying to compete with Wal-Mart.


Congressional panel votes to kill Boeing Air Force tanker lease A congressional committee has voted to kill a hotly contested Boeing deal to lease 767 jetliners to the US Air Force as refueling tankers.


Google library meets bookstore Internet search engine Google #39;s new search options may make Amazon.com look old fashioned. The service Google Print will allow people to read sections of books to decide whether


Gale force is with Luke THE almighty guddles that are the first three rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship finally began to untangle themselves last night.


COL FB: Tennessee 19, Georgia 14 Freshman quarterback Erik Ainge threw two touchdown passes Saturday as No. 17 Tennessee nipped No. 3 and previously unbeaten Georgia, 19-14.


War massacre accused surrenders A BOSNIAN Serb war crimes suspect accused of genocide in the 1995 massacre of up to 8000 Muslim men and boys surrendered today to Serbian authorities, the Government said.


Boeing Loses Out on Air Force Tanker Deal Congress yesterday barred the Air Force from pursuing a \$23 billion deal to lease and then buy tankers from Boeing Co. and raised the possibility that European rival Airbus SAS could compete to build the refueling planes.


Revolving Door Wolfgang Bernhard, former DaimlerChrysler executive once slated to take over Mercedes, as head of Volkswagen #39;s VW division. Jonathan Soros and Robert Soros, as co-deputy chairmen of Soros Fund Management LLC, running dad George Soros #39;s company day to day.


Scientists Create Genetic Map of Cattle For the first time, scientists have created a genetic map of a cow, providing researchers a new tool to reduce animal disease and improve the nutrition of beef and dairy products


CA to acquire Netegrity for \$430m Computer Associates International will acquire identity management software supplier Netegrity in an all-cash transaction valued at \$430m (241m).


For USC, repeat road is tougher LOS ANGELES -- The giddy head coach jumped up and down on the sideline like he #39;d just won the lottery. Walking into the room for his postgame press conference, he gave athletics director Mike Garrett a long


Rescuers search for Sinai blasts survivors TABA: Rescue workers sifted through the wreckage of an Egyptian Red Sea hotel yesterday, hoping to find survivors after a series of three bombs targeting Israeli tourists in the Sinai Peninsula killed at least 33 people.


Weapons for cash deal BAGHDAD: Fighters in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City slum announced yesterday a deal to trade in their weapons for cash and to stop attacking US and Iraqi forces, raising hopes for an end to violence in the war-ravaged district.


More troops may be sent to Iraq ABOARD THE USS JOHN F KENNEDY: US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met 18 of his counterparts on an aircraft carrier in the Gulf yesterday to reassure them on US strategy for Iraq after saying more troops may be sent in for the January elections.


Strong earthquake hits northern Japan A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 shook northern Japan early Friday. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.


Saddam clung to his fantasies Baghdad #39;s most notorious prisoner, Saddam Hussein, does not have much to do most days. His one court appearance in 10 months has come and gone.


Socceroo hot-shots COLD professionalism reigned over raw optimism yesterday as the Socceroos used their visit to the Solomon Islands to clinch a spot at next year #39;s rich Confederations Cup.


Powerful Quake Hits Off Coast of Nicaragua (AP) AP - A powerful earthquake rocked Nicaragua's western coast on Saturday, sending residents running from their homes. No major injuries or damage were immediately reported.


Presidential Election Disputed in Afghanistan First presidential election was thrown into chaos after 15 candidates opposing complaining of fraud and improper procedures.


Wis. Peace Activists Shy From Nader  LUCK, Wis. -- A small but zealous group of antiwar activists in a pacifist commune called Anathoth in this lakeside speck near the Minnesota border say that four years ago, they gave presidential candidate Ralph Nader all five of their votes.


Congress approves military and defense spending Lawmakers Saturday approved a \$447 billion 2005 defense spending bill as Congress pushed forward with final actions before adjourning for the elections.


Militia to Give Up Arms Under Sadr City Plan Militia fighters in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City are to begin surrendering their mortars, grenades, machine guns and other weapons Monday under an accord with the interim Iraqi government, both sides announced Saturday.


Review: GPS in Cell Phones Performs Well (AP) AP - OK, so I don't like asking for directions. But I don't get lost so often that I need to spend more than  #36;1,000 on a built-in car navigation system to plot my course with global positioning satellites.


Bill Would Impose Prison Time for Spyware (AP) AP - The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw "spyware," irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users.


Mount St. Helens Quake Activity Increases (AP) AP - Earthquake activity has increased at Mount St. Helens, but scientists said Saturday there was no reason to raise the volcano's alert level. Scientists said earthquake activity had been low until Friday, indicating molten rock was moving upward with little resistance. By Saturday, however, quakes of magnitude 2.4 were occurring every one to two minutes, they said.