Sri Lanka Peace Talks May Not Resume, Norwegian Minister Says Norway, which brokered a cease-fire that halted Sri Lanka #39;s two-decade civil war, isn #39;t confident peace talks will resume between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.


MARKET AS UNRELIABLE AS THE POLLS THIS past week will go down as one of the most shocking in the annals of modern American history - a once-in-a generation election, when the most powerful and prescient prognosticator known to man, got it all wrong.


Eurozone data to show economy slowing in third quarter: economists PARIS : Eurozone indicators to be released in the coming week should confirm that the pace of economic growth slowed in the third quarter, economists say.


Barrage of credit card offerings grows into a crescendo com. Banks that issue Visa and MasterCard credit cards can now also offer customers American Express and Discover cards. OK, so the Earth didn #39;t move.


Spammer Receives 9 Year Prison Sentence One of the top 10 spammers in the US has been sentenced to nine years in prison for illegal spam activities under Virginia #39;s anti-spam law.


Excelling at science Science instructor Roxanne Hunker #39;s methods are a bit unorthodox: She shuns science textbooks and seldom assigns homework. Yet year after year, her hands-on instruction has groomed a multitude


A snapshot of camera phones that answer photography #39;s call If a picture is worth a thousand words, can a camera cell phone lower your monthly talk-time bills? Probably not, but that hasn #39;t impeded the phenomenal international success of the  quot;cellcam.


On-form Tiger claims joint lead Tiger Woods has been saying that hes close to firing on all cylinders. Perhaps this time he really is. Woods looked like his old confident self on Saturday as he carded a five-under-par 65 to tie


United, Revs play RFK thriller WASHINGTON -- The black eye that goalkeeper Matt Reis was sporting as he stared down the next DC United penalty kick taker told the story.


India Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile BHUBANESHWAR, India Nov 7, 2004 - India on Sunday tested a nuclear-capable ship-launched missile off its eastern coast, an official said.


Kashmiri separatists cautiously welcome Indian offer Kashmiri separatists gave a cautious welcome on Sunday to India #39;s offer to allow them to visit Pakistan and said it could help to restart a stalled dialogue process.


Proift dip at Buffett's Berkshire Berkshire Hathaway, the company run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, reports a drop in quarterly profits after hurricanes cost it \$816m (439m).


The Broken Window Fallacy  The Broken  Window Fallacy is a parable about a shopkeeper's window that gets  broken by a naughty little boy and the economical shenanigans that  ensue.  Initially, the townsfolk sympathize with the shopkeeper,  condemning the lad as a vandalism prone vagabond, yet eventually more  specious reasoning prevails.


Woods back in familiar spot After 4 straight birdies on his way to a 5-under-par 65 at East Lake in Atlanta, the former No. 1 player in the world was introduced Saturday as one of the 54-hole leaders in the Tour Championship.


France Readies Resolution on Ivory Coast Arms Ban France readied a UN resolution that seeks an arms embargo on the Ivory Coast after nine French soldiers and an American civilian were killed in a government bombing raid.


Qorei urges calm as Arafats condition unchanged CLAMART, France: A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said Saturday that the ailing Palestinian leader had undergone further medical tests and that results were expected within days.


New Iraq mission for Black Watch Troops from the Black Watch regiment have begun a major operation in central Iraq.


Foot-Tapping, Heart-Thumping Salute to Sousa Admirers from near and far gathered in Congressional Cemetery Saturday to mark the 150th birthday of march king John Philip Sousa.


#39; #39;Strategic partnership #39; #39; to be formalised at summit: PM New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said that the European Commissions proposal to bestow  #39; #39;strategic partnership #39; #39; to India will be formalised at the coming India-European Union Summit hosted by the Netherlands Prime Minister Jan Belkende.


ECB Doesn #39;t Want to Halt Euro #39;s Rise Vs. Dollar The European Central Bank has little appetite for halting the euro #39;s climb against the dollar just yet and only very rapid moves toward \$1.


Tszyu takes great satisfaction from Mitchell beat-down By Paul Upham, ringside in Phoenix, and pic by Tom Hogan: Undisputed junior welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu entered the post-fight media conference with a beaming smile on his face.


Safin in Fine Form Over Hewitt at ATP Masters Series Paris No. 6 seed Marat Safin brought his  quot;A quot; game Friday in defeating No. 2 seed Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets in a battle of former No.


Musharraf spends a day with Karzai ISLAMABAD: President Gen. Pervez Musharraf left on a brief visit to neighbouring Afghanistan on Saturday to congratulate Hamid Karzai on his victory in the war-ravaged country #39;s landmark presidential elections, an official said.


Service Sends Traffic Images To Cell Phone (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - Now you can check traffic conditions across the Washington region from your cell phone -- not by calling a friend already stuck in traffic, but by subscribing to a new video service that sends updates to any Internet-enabled phone.


Macedonians Voting on Albanian Self-Rule (AP) AP - Voters on Sunday cast ballots on a referendum that would repeal a Western-brokered law that effectively grants local autonomy to the country's ethnic Albanians.


Iran Says Provisional Nuke Pact Reached (AP) AP - Iran and European nations reached a provisional agreement over Iran's nuclear program at talks aimed at avoiding a U.N. showdown, but all parties involved still must approve it, Iran's chief negotiator said Sunday.


Pro-Pakistan rebels claim Kashmir attack A pro-Pakistan rebel group has claimed responsibility for a landmine attack that has killed 11 people in Kashmir. The Current News Service reports that Hizbul Mujahedin also claims to have snatched six AK


Six dead in British train crash LONDON Firefighters and police continue to search the wreckage of a train crash west of London to make sure no casualties have been missed.


In J amp;K, Patil greeted with snubs, violence Srinagar: Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, (J amp;K) was greeted with violent incidents across the state soon after he landed here with a delegation of ministers and bureaucrats, including Gulam Nabi Azad, Sriprakash


Other news from Iraq Robert Blackwill, the White House #39;s director of postwar policy for Iraq, is stepping down. Blackwill, who was instrumental in helping to set up an interim government, decided  quot;some time ago quot; to depart government


Yacht race sails onto mobiles Fans of sailing can watch one competitor in the Vendee Globe challenge from the convenience of their mobile.


Private spaceship designers get \$A13m AP - The designers of the first privately manned rocket to burst into space have received a \$US10 million (\$A13 million) cheque, a prize designed to encourage technology that will open the heavens to tourists.


Bears hold on for 28-27 win For a memorable moment, Oregon senior wide receiver Keith Allen held the fate of 4th-ranked California #39;s Rose Bowl hopes in his hands along with a perfectly thrown spiral from Ducks quarterback Kellen Clemens.


Iran Says Provisional Nuke Pact Reached Secretery of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council Hasan Rowhani,right, and China #39;s Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, talk during their meeting in Tehran, on Saturday Nov. 6, 2004.


Ivory Coast: Your experiences French troops in Ivory Coast have been accused of over-reacting and killing up to 30 unarmed civilians in retaliation for the killing of nine French peacekeepers.


Putin ratifies accord with EU Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a pact with the EU, extending a standing trade agreement with the bloc to its 10 new members, a presidency statement said on Saturday.


US phone giant to cut 10,000 jobs SBC Communications, one of the biggest US phone companies, is planning to cut more than 10,000 jobs, or about 6 of its workforce, by the end of next year.


Buffalo stock index rises The stocks of companies with operations in the Buffalo area rose this week, led by Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. The Buffalo Bloomberg Stock Index rose 6.46, or 3.1 percent, to 217.


BT Linked to US Acquisition Telecoms group BT was today being linked to a surprise return to the US market after a report said it was about to make a one billion US dollar acquisition.


Sorenstam wins record fourth straight Mizuno title Annika Sorenstam matched the LPGA Tour record for consecutive victories in a tournament Sunday, winning the Mizuno Classic for the fourth straight season to lock up her seventh player of the year title.


USC Notebook: Byrd back in form against Oregon State CORVALLIS, Ore. -- For the first time in his career, Dominique Byrd caught two touchdown passes in a game. It was barely enough for USC, which had to overcome a 13-point deficit to score a 28-20 win over Oregon State Saturday night at Reser Stadium.


Iran says nuclear negotiations  quot;complicated but progressing quot; Iran said on Sunday that the nuclear negotiations with the European Union (EU) in Paris were complicated but progressing, the official IRNA news agency reported.


Police Surprised So Many Survive British Rail Crash British police voiced astonishment on Sunday that so many people survived a high-speed crash of a 300-passenger train that rammed into a car at a rail crossing, killing six people.


Iraq Rebels Strike Before US Attack on Falluja An Iraqi firefighter arrives to the scene of a burning vehicle after it came under attack by unknown gunmen in the center of the capital Baghdad, Nov. 7, 2004.


Israel ready to ease closures after Arafat dies Israel could ease tough closures on Palestinian areas if Yasser Arafat dies so as to encourage the emergence of a moderate successor and a ceasefire by armed groups, political sources say.


UN accused of  #39;encouraging #39; Darfur rebels The Sudanese government has accused the UN of partial responsibility for the deterioration of the conflict in the western region of Darfur.


Indian farmers turn to Cola to kill pests Cotton farmers in some Indian villages are flocking to buy Coca-Cola and Pepsi, believing that the sugar in the fizzy drinks kills pests.


Still involved, he hails Red Sox as fantasy team  quot;We. quot; It's always  quot;We, quot; not  quot;They. quot;  quot;I was really happy for the organization, quot; he says.  quot;We've been trying to beat the Yankees for so darn long. quot;


Eagles not striking but can go bowling Tom O'Brien just couldn't figure it out. The Boston College coach seemed momentarily stumped when asked to take stock of how the Eagles had reached this point of the season. With three games left, BC has a 6-2 record (2-1 Big East), is ranked No. 24 in the Associated Press Top 25 (No. 25 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll), ...


Lack of finishing kicks ends Revolution's run WASHINGTON -- Another Revolution season concluded with an overtime elimination. Last night, the Revolution thrice rallied from deficits for a 3-3 tie with D.C. United in the Eastern Conference final, then lost in the first-ever Major League Soccer match decided by penalty kicks.


Rocket became a booster TOKYO -- Yes, the greatest pitcher ever to wear a Red Sox uniform was happy to see his former team finally win a World Series.


A 7th-rounder, Givens has caught up fast FOXBOROUGH -- It began as a punch line for Tom Brady's satellite radio ad.  quot;I thought I was his favorite receiver, quot; David Givens says, as Troy Brown and Deion Branch glance at him askance. Right now, he is. Brady, the Patriots' diplomatic quarterback, likes to say that his favorite receiver is whoever's open. It just happens so far this season ...


Ivy product climbs in NFL If Lehman Brothers had come through for Eric Johnson, the Seahawks would be breathing easier this afternoon.


Twellman: Booting painful WASHINGTON -- Revolution striker Taylor Twellman played half of last night's game against D.C. United with a right foot injury and plans to undergo an X-ray today.


Belkin has his work cut out The man who makes the final calls on all basketball matters for the Atlanta Hawks was in a surprisingly collegial mode Thursday morning. His team had opened the season the night before in Phoenix, losing a 112-82 nail-biter to the Suns. Most people believe there will be a lot more of those this season for the Hawks.


Bobcats earn first victory Gerald Wallace slid face-first off the court after a hard foul, popped back up and looked at the scoreboard. He wasn't seeing things -- the Charlotte Bobcats really were on their way to the first win in franchise history.


Colgate trips up Harvard Darryl McKinnon scored the winning goal early in the third period as Colgate took a 4-1 decision over Harvard yesterday afternoon at Hamilton, N.Y.


Heels given boot this time CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Mike Imoh ran for 236 yards and two touchdowns yesterday as No. 18 Virginia Tech prevailed, 27-24, over North Carolina, which missed a 54-yard field goal with a minute left that would have tied the game.


Home fires burning for Holy Cross John O'Neil completed 21 of 33 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns, and tailback Steve Silva added 121 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, as Holy Cross routed Marist, 44-13, yesterday in Worcester.


Late drop helps Bears duck Oregon BERKELEY, Calif. -- Geoff McArthur caught eight passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and fourth-ranked California's defense stopped Oregon near midfield with 1:39 left when Keith Allen couldn't hold the final pass in the Golden Bears' 28-27 victory yesterday that solidified their BCS hopes. Aaron Rodgers passed for 275 yards and three TDs, and J.J. Arrington ran for 188 ...


Sexton's play quite a relief TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Backup quarterback Wyatt Sexton led three long scoring drives in the second half, and Gary Cismesia tied a school record with five field goals in his college debut to lead 13th-ranked Florida State past Duke, 29-7, yesterday.


Greene a real chart-topper LEXINGTON, Ky. -- David Greene passed for 259 yards and set an NCAA Division 1-A record for most wins by a quarterback as No. 8 Georgia routed Kentucky, 62-17, yesterday.


Penn streak alive, well Freshman Derek Zoch kicked a 27-yard field goal with 2:54 remaining to give visiting Penn a 16-15 victory over Princeton yesterday for its 20th straight Ivy League win.


New Year's their day? Boston College's 21-10 victory over Rutgers yesterday was the Eagles' sixth win, making them eligible for a bowl bid. It may even have put them in prime position for a New Year's Day game, even if they lose to West Virginia next week in Morgantown.


Miami melts in OT MIAMI -- Reggie Merriweather ran for a career-high 114 yards and three touchdowns, including a 2-yard score in overtime last night to cap Clemson's 24-17 comeback victory over No. 11 Miami.


Orange crush hopes Damien Rhodes scored on a 2-yard run in the second overtime, then Syracuse's defense stopped Pittsburgh on fourth and 1, sending the Orange to a 38-31 victory yesterday in Syracuse, N.Y.


Bitter' win sweet for UMass BROOKLINE -- There was some fine football played at Parsons Field yesterday, as the University of Massachusetts defeated Northeastern, 26-22. UMass junior running back Steve Baylark took over the game in the second half, finishing with 181 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries, as he went over 1,000 yards for the second straight year. And NU senior linebacker Liam ...


Cincinnati springs upset HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Gino Guidugli threw three of his school-record five touchdown passes to Hannibal Thomas yesterday to lead Cincinnati to a 52-24 rout of No. 21 Southern Mississippi.


Crimson have 0 tolerance for Columbia Harvard scored the first three times it got the ball in the first half yesterday, and did the same in the second half, coasting to a 38-0 victory over Columbia at Harvard Stadium and remaining the only unbeaten, untied Division 1-AA team in the nation.


Santos helps UNH assure winning season Ricky Santos amassed 216 yards of total offense and passed for one touchdown as New Hampshire defeated Atlantic 10 rival Rhode Island, 27-3, yesterday in South Kingstown, R.I., to assure its first winning season since 2000. Santos completed 9 of 15 passes for 170 yards and rushed for 46 yards on nine carries to lead the Wildcats (7-2, 4-2). The ...


Irish are a pain to Vols KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee lost the second member of its heralded freshman quarterback duo and Notre Dame capitalized with an interception return for a touchdown, then held on to win, 17-13, over the No. 9 Volunteers.


Who's the man? Haas, Woods share lead ATLANTA -- It was fatherly advice sent cross-country from California to Boston two months ago.  quot;He's the man, quot; Jay Haas told his 22-year-old son, Billy, that Saturday night of the Deutsche Bank Championship.  quot;But remember: You're the man, too. quot;


Melrose overrules Reading READING -- If yesterday's Middlesex League matchup between Melrose and Reading was a late-season test, the Red Raiders should look into tutoring the rest of the league. Senior quarterback Mike Kent (127 yards, 2 TDs passing) and senior running back Justin McLeod (12 rushes, 128 yards, 2 TDs) were relentless, schooling Reading, 28-0, to improve to 8-0 and move into ...


Brockton boosts win streak to six Brockton, continuing to hush doubters following a difficult loss to Xaverian in Week 3, won its sixth in a row yesterday, tripping up visiting Pinkerton Academy (N.H.), 39-10, at Marciano Stadium.


Belmont Hill takes advantage of BB amp;N errors BELMONT -- It was rapidly getting dark in Belmont and with no lights for the field and no visible moon, something had to give. Trailing, 13-8, at the half, Belmont Hill put the pieces together and pulled out a 36-25 Independent School League win over Buckingham Browne  amp; Nichols yesterday.


A long wait is over for Duxbury It's no 86-year championship drought, but after suffering three consecutive season-ending losses to King Philip in the Division 2 South tournament, the Duxbury girls' soccer team had started to feel cursed. Last night the eighth-seeded Dragons (12-1-6) exacted revenge with a 1-0 first-round tournament victory in Duxbury. King Philip entered as the No. 9 seed.


Bishops clinch playoff berth BRAINTREE -- Clinched. Is there a better sounding word in early November? Not to the Archbishop Williams football squad, which assured itself of a Division 3 playoff berth with a thrilling 33-20 victory over visiting Austin Prep yesterday to claim the Catholic Central Large title.


Quick start works for Welch If yesterday's MSTCA Invitational at Franklin Park was a warmup for next week's Eastern Massachusetts championships, then Haverhill's Jefferson Welch should consider himself ready.


Chelmsford quarterback coaxes a victory TEWKSBURY -- Many fathers don't trust their teenage sons with the keys to the family sedan. With the game on the line yesterday against Tewksbury, coach Bruce Rich trusted the offense of 20th-ranked Chelmsford to his son, and Eddie drove it to paydirt.


Eleusis captures Long Island 'cap Eleusis made a successful US debut by beating Literacy by 2 1/4 lengths in Aqueduct's feature yesterday, the Grade II, \$150,000 Long Island Handicap for fillies and mares 3 and older.


Armstrong may skip next Tour Lance Armstrong is unsure whether he will ride in next summer's Tour de France, saying he'd like to compete in other races. Armstrong, who won a record sixth straight Tour de France this year, said in yesterday's edition of L'Equipe that it is  quot;time to move on to other things. quot; He had been somewhat evasive about whether he would return ...


Mourning, and glory AVONDALE, Ariz. -- What should be a joyful and hopeful time for Jimmie Johnson has instead been bittersweet.


Navy cruises past overmatched Army With the president in attendance, senior fullback Kyle Eckel rushed for a career-high 179 yards as Navy defeated Army for the fifth time in six years.


Iraq Rebels Strike Before U.S. Attack on Falluja  FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - Rebels shot dead 21 Iraqi  policemen in cold blood on Sunday, a day after killing 34  people in attacks on security forces, in a clear show of force  ahead of an imminent U.S. offensive on insurgents in Falluja  and Ramadi.


Nuggets team up on Heat Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to surpass 2,000 for his career, and the Nuggets controlled Shaquille O #39;Neal with double-teams to defeat the Miami Heat, 104-95, last night in Denver.


Police Surprised So Many Survive British Rail Crash  LONDON (Reuters) - British police voiced astonishment on  Sunday that so many people survived a high-speed crash of a  300-passenger train that rammed into a car at a rail crossing,  killing six people.


Car bombers target Iraqi police; 16 killed Military #39;s approach comes under fire from UN representative, who questions wisdom of the push for an early election. By Sameer N. Yacoub.


Reach out and sneer: Dem radicals speak to the Red States Comment No more Mr Nice Liberal, apparently...


Olympians Aim to Atone in NYC Marathon (AP) AP - When Paula Radcliffe dropped out of the Olympic marathon miles from the finish, she sobbed uncontrollably. Margaret Okayo knew the feeling. Okayo pulled out of the marathon at the 15th mile with a left leg injury, and she cried, too. When she watched Radcliffe quit, Okayo thought, "Let's cry together."


Listless  #39;Canes upset by Hokies VA. TECH 16, UM 10: With an ACC title and BCS berth on the line, Miami stumbles. By BOB HARIG, Times Staff Writer. MIAMI - Perhaps they were too stunned to react.


Nokia takes Sagem to court Nokia has taken legal action to force smaller French rival Sagem to withdraw its flagship mobile phone and pay damages as it accuses Sagem of copying its designs.


Armstrong indicates he will skip 2005 Tour In his strongest comments yet, Lance Armstrong said he was unsure if he would ride in next year #39;s Tour de France because he wants to compete in other cycling races.


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


Palestinian Leaders Decide on Law-And-Order Plan (Reuters) Reuters - Palestinian leaders decided\in the absence of President Yasser Arafat on Sunday to carry\out a plan to restore law and order in the West Bank and Gaza,\a government minister said.


Italians Oppose Marriage, Adoption for Gays (Reuters) Reuters - Italians largely oppose gay marriage with\61 percent rejecting homosexual wedlock and even more opposed\to adoption for same-sex couples, a poll on Sunday showed.


On Wall Street: Dominic Rushe: The slammer is no deterrent for the <b>...</b> JEREMY JAYNES is about to make history. As the first spammer to be sent to the slammer, Jaynes was described by prosecutors last week as a modern-day snake oil salesman.


India test fires nuclear-capable missile New Delhi - India test-fired a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead off its eastern coast on Sunday, an Indian news agency reported.


Report: BT Poised to Buy Infonet Britain #39;s BT Group Plc (BT.L: Quote, Profile, Research) is hoping to make a dramatic return to the United States with a \$1 billion acquisition of Californian telecoms group Infonet Services Corp.


US FDA to Review Post-Market Safety Checks The US Food and Drug Administration (news - web sites) on Friday asked an outside group to review the way the agency monitors safety risks of medicines after they hit the market, such as Merck  amp; Co.


Who #39;s the man? Haas, Woods share lead It was fatherly advice sent cross-country from California to Boston two months ago.  quot;He #39;s the man, quot; Jay Haas told his 22-year-old son, Billy, that Saturday night of the Deutsche Bank Championship.


Celtics best Knicks for seasons first win Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Ricky Davis added 20, and the Celtics shot 56 percent to win for the first time this season, crushing the New York Knicks 107-73 in the Saturdays home opener at Madison Square Garden.


USC #39;s Bush shows Heisman candidate form CORVALLIS -- When Oregon State played at Arizona last week, the Heisman Trophy was on display at the University of Arizona campus in Tucson.


Ivory Coast to Pull Back Its Forces ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - Ivory Coast forces will immediately pull back from front lines, the presidential spokesman said Sunday, after a day of clashes with French peacekeepers that left the West African nation #39;s air force in shreds.


Israel Plans for Arafat Burial in Gaza Candles and flowers surround a portrait of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in front of the Percy Military Teaching hospital in Clamart outside Paris Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004.


Preliminary pact reached on Iran nukes TEHRAN, Iran - Iran and European nations reached a preliminary agreement about Iran #39;s nuclear program at talks hoped to avoid a UN showdown, but all countries involved still must approve it, Iran #39;s chief negotiator said Sunday.


UK Train Line to Be Closed for Days, #39; Police Say (Update1) A main train line between London and the southwest of England will remain closed for a number of days, #39; #39; police said, while they investigate the derailment of a FirstGroup Plc train that killed six people yesterday.


Iraqi Interim Government Declares Martial Law Iraq #39;s interim government declared a state of emergency for 60 days on Sunday to quell violence gripping the country ahead of January elections.


Blair Aims to Get Bush to Focus on Peace British Prime Minister Tony Blair will seek this week to use his support for President Bush in Iraq as a lever for greater US commitment to the quest for peace in the Middle East.


Two US convoys attacked in Iraq TWO US convoys came under attack today in and near Baghdad, leaving one US soldier dead and another injured, the US military said.


NHL's Jagr Signs for Russian Champions Omsk  PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech winger Jaromir Jagr has signed a  contract with Russian ice hockey champions Avangard Omsk,  leaving the Czech league where he has been playing during a  labor dispute that has shut down North America's National  Hockey League (NHL).


Away on Business: Environment Control (Reuters) Reuters - The next time a weary corporate\traveler gets a "Sorry, wrong number!" call at his hotel in the\middle of the night, he might think back to how much -- or\whether -- he tipped the bellman.


Police Surprised So Many Survive British Rail Crash (Reuters) Reuters - British police voiced astonishment on\Sunday that so many people survived a high-speed crash of a\300-passenger train that rammed into a car at a rail crossing,\killing six people.


Myanmar PM sacked to prevent military disintegrating: state media (AFP) AFP - Myanmar's ruling junta openly accused its former premier of corruption and said he was sacked to prevent the disintegration of the country's powerful military.


Spain #39;s Jimenez wins Hong Kong Open by one shot Spain #39;s Miguel Angel Jimenez won his fifth tournament of the year with a one-shot victory at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday. Jimenez, who carded a final round 66 for a 14-under-par


Idaho Residents Seek Compensation for Nuclear Tests (Reuters) Reuters - Dozens of Idaho residents who\claim nuclear tests conducted during the 1950s made them sick\asked a panel of scientists on Saturday to recommend that the\U.S. government compensate them.


Arafat Has Liver Failure, Officials Say  PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat lay critically ill with  liver failure on Sunday and his condition was getting no  better, a Palestinian official said, as Palestinian leaders  adopted in his absence a plan to restore order in their areas.


UAL seeks additional two billion dollars in cuts CHICAGO (AFP) - Bankrupt United Airlines is seeking another two billion dollars in labour savings from its workforce, according to papers filed with a US district bankruptcy court.


Science teacher receives award Linda Coyle, a science teacher at Mountain Trail Middle School in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, was recently named Arizona Middle School Science Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Science Teachers Association.


Hidden swing, crouching Tiger Atlanta - Maybe Tiger Woods knew what he was doing after all. On the verge of becoming just another millionaire golfer, Woods finally put his new swing to good use.


Machete-waving mobs loot, attack French targets after Ivory Coast Angry mobs in Ivory Coast have burned and looted in the country #39;s largest city. The machete-wielding residents have also laid siege to French military base and are searching for French families.


ISRAEL * PALESTINE * ARAFAT * DEBATES TEL AVIV, November 7 (RIA Novosti) - Yasser Arafat, Palestinian Authority leader, is badly ill in a French hospital. Debates where to bury him are already raging in the Israeli political community, meanwhile.


Iran, Europe Fail to Agree on Uranium Enrichment, IRNA Reports Iran and Europe failed to reach an accord on Tehran #39;s uranium enrichment program, the state-owned Iranian news agency said, increasing the chances the US may call for United Nations sanctions against the Islamic nation.


Another arrest in van Gogh murder AMSTERDAM: Police have detained another suspect in relation to the killing of Dutch film-maker Theo van Gogh. They have also arrested two other men who are accused of calling for the beheading of an anti-immigration politician.


Iran, EU Reach Tentative Nuclear Deal Iran and the European Union #39;s three big powers have reached a tentative deal that could see Tehran avert UN Security Council sanctions over its disputed nuclear program, Iranian and EU officials said on Sunday.


News Corp. Enters  #39;New Era #39; News Corp. reported net profit of \$536 million for its first quarter, up 27 percent on the same period last year. Revenues rose by 12 percent to \$5.


Myanmar's Ex-Leader Accused of Corruption (AP) AP - Myanmar's ruling junta has accused ex-Prime Minister Khin Nyunt of corruption and said he was ousted before he could unveil findings of his investigation of senior army commanders, official newspapers said.


State of emergency declared in Iraq Iraq #39;s interim government has declared a 60-day state of emergency across the country, except for the Kurdish north. The move was announced by a spokesman for interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.


Iraq Declares Martial Law, 23 Police Killed  FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq's interim government  declared martial law on Sunday after insurgents killed 23 Iraqi  policemen and set off blasts in Baghdad in a fresh show of  force before a planned U.S. offensive on Falluja and Ramadi.


Syria Says to Sign Border Protocol with Iraq  CAIRO (Reuters) - Syria, which Washington has accused of  failing to stop militants entering Iraq, has reached a border  cooperation deal with its neighbor, Foreign Minister Farouq  al-Shara said on Sunday.


Woods, Haas Share Tour Championship Lead (AP) AP - What used to be routine felt like a novelty to Tiger Woods. After four straight birdies on his way to a 5-under 65 at East Lake, the former No. 1 player in the world was introduced Saturday as one of the 54-hole leaders in the Tour Championship. Woods raised his cap in mock celebration, and for good reason. It's been more than a year since he has been in this position.


Israel plans for Arafat burial Israel raises Palestinian hackles by planning a Gaza burial for Yasser Arafat as he lies ill in a Paris hospital.


Thai premier visits deaths town Thailand's prime minister  visits the southern town where scores of Muslims died in army custody after a rally.


U.S.C. Plays Through the Fog to Remain Undefeated Matt Leinart led top-ranked U.S.C. shook off the fog and an early Oregon State threat to beat the Beavers.


Kabul kidnappers 'ready to talk' Militants who say they are holding three foreigners hostage in Afghanistan say talks are about to open.


Iraq's Allawi Declares Martial Law  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi,  grappling with the violence blighting Iraq, lived up to his  tough image on Sunday by declaring martial law.


Policeman 'saw fatal train crash' An off-duty policeman watched a train plough into a car on a level crossing  in Berkshire, killing six people.


Ivory Coast Army Pulls Back, Paris Flies in Troops  ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Ivory Coast on Sunday ordered a  pullback from an offensive on the rebel-held north after France  destroyed its airpower in a retaliatory strike which sparked  mob attacks on French citizens and property.


Iraq Declares Martial Law, 23 Police Killed  FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq's interim Prime Minister  Iyad Allawi declared martial law on Sunday and said a U.S.-led  military offensive against the rebel-held city of Falluja could  not be delayed much longer.


PM leaves for India-EU summit New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leaves on Sunday on a two-day visit to The Hague for the India-EU Summit. The 25-member grouping will upgrade its ties with New Delhi into a  #39;Strategic Partnership #39; in


Krill decline raises concern for Antarctics food chain the heart of the rich Antarctic food chain that nourishes whales, seals and penguins -ave declined by more than 80 percent in the past 25 years in key ocean regions, according


Mysteries of newly found hobbit lure tourists to remote <b>...</b> LIANG BUA, IndonesiaThe discovery of remains of a tiny human closely related to man on the remote Indonesian island of Flores and tales of hobbit-like creatures


Tszyu returns with a bang and Mitchell goes Thud 07.11.04 - By Eddy Manning: The word impressive could only be used as a mere understatement when summing up IBF Junior Welterweight champion Kostya Tszyus performance tonight.


Pavin third in Vietnam Masters Former US Open champion Corey Pavin finished third Sunday in the inaugural Vietnam Masters, which was won by Angelo Que of the Philippines.


Staley Questionable for Game Vs. Eagles PITTSBURGH Nov 7, 2004 - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Duce Staley was downgraded Saturday from probable to questionable for Sunday #39;s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.


Patriotism Row Exposes Crack in Schroeder Coalition  BERLIN (Reuters) - A hasty U-turn on plans to scrap  Germany's unification day holiday just before the 15th  anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall has exposed cracks  in the government and sparked an ugly row about patriotism.


Arafat Aides Agree on Security Plan to Maintain Civil Order Yasser Arafat #39;s top deputies agreed on a security plan to maintain civil order in the West Bank and Gaza Strip while the Palestinian leader #39;s medical condition remained unchanged at a French hospital, a spokesman said.


Liver Failure Ails Arafat Palestine #39;s ailing leader Yasser Arafat was diagnosed with liver failure, according to an unnamed official. He added that the President #39;s condition was not improving.


Train crash kills 6 PASSENGERS who survived a high-speed rail smash that killed six people, last night spoke of their terror as they realised the train was crashing.


India to forge strategic partnership with EU Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left here Sunday for a three-day visit to The Hague to attend the fifth India-European Union Summit aimed at promoting their growing ties to a strategic level.


Some 50,000 Muscovites rally for October Revolution anniversary About 50,000 Muscovites, mostly young people and pensioners, gathered Sunday in the center of the capital city to mark the 87th anniversary of the October Revolution in 1917 leading to the founding of the former Soviet Union.


S. Africa's Mbeki on 'urgent mission' to resolve Ivory Coast crisis (AFP) AFP - The African Union mandated South African President Thabo Mbeki to launch an urgent mission to resolve the crisis in Ivory Coast.


Worthy choice for Commerce post Your second term will be made successful by the advisers you pick, and you have picked a good one in Carlos Gutierrez. Gutierrez is indeed a Hispanic-American success story, as evidenced by his climb to corporate leadership and his success at Kellogg.


Protest in Kashmir over alleged rape of girl, mother (Reuters) Reuters - Thousands of people in Indian Kashmir staged a protest on Sunday, alleging that soldiers had raped a 10-year-old girl and her mother, police and witnesses said.


Afghan Kidnappers Demand Release of 26 Comrades  KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan militants who have threatened to  kill three kidnapped U.N. workers have agreed to give the  government until Tuesday to find and release 26 Taliban  prisoners, a spokesman for the militants said on Sunday.


Finance: Lessons of the Past Five Years Five years ago, the great bull market of the  #39;90s was about to come to a crashing halt, but no one knew that yet. In fact, many investors were still buying as if the gains would continue forever.


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


Red Sox starring in ads The delirious fans of the Boston Red Sox are confident that a World Series victory has  quot;reversed the curse quot; supposedly afflicting them since 1918.


Ivory Coast travel warning THE US today warned its citizens against travel to Ivory Coast, citing a  quot;volatile quot; security situation throughout the country and a high risk of violence against foreigners.


Policeman  #39;saw fatal train crash #39; An off-duty policeman watched as a high-speed train hit a car on a level crossing killing six people, including the car driver on Saturday evening.


Japan to Streamline Defense Forces to Fight Terrorism Japan #39;s prime minister Sunday has vowed to make the country #39;s defense forces better able to fight terrorism and any attackers who would use weapons of mass destruction.


Wasserstein ready to quit Lazard Bruce Wasserstein, the combative chief executive of investment bank Lazard, is expected to agree this week that he will quit the group unless he can pull off a successful


Concert for Beslan siege victims A fundraising concert will be held in London in memory of the hundreds of victims of the Beslan school siege.


Hurricane losses slash profits Warren Buffett #39;s Berkshire Hathaway has reported its smallest quarterly profit in more than two years after four United States hurricanes and a failed mining project cost the company US\$1.


Reputation of the FDA in shambles after Vioxx scandal; calls for <b>...</b>  quot;...the agencys senior management is more concerned with external appearance than rigorous science. quot; -- Dr. Richard Horton, editor, The Lancet.


Quota Move on Garments Riles China The Ministry of Commerce filed a protest Thursday over the possible imposition of quotas in the United States on five categories of garment imports.


PM arrives in the Hague for India-European Union Summit : World News  gt; The Hague (The Netherland), Nov 7 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here tonight to participate in the India-European Union summit during which a proposal for a strategic partnership will be finalized.


Tobacco company wants government to butt out MONTREAL - The Canadian arm of a huge tobacco company has asked a Quebec court to stop a provincial lawsuit claiming \$1.4 billion in unpaid taxes on smuggled cigarettes.


Steelers' Staley Out for Eagles Game (AP) AP - Steelers running back Duce Staley missed Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles  #151; his former team  #151; with a hamstring injury that apparently happened during practice Friday.


Kyoto can #39;t do the job alone says expert One of the world #39;s top thinkers on climate change, Eileen Claussen, says more than just the Kyoto Protocol is needed to tackle the issue.


Distant cousins FROM CHARLES Darwin #39;s journeys to the Galapagos Islands until now, islands have been the petri dishes of evolution. When species are marooned within the confines of an ocean outpost, their generations #39; responses


Woods plays catch up On the verge of becoming just another millionaire golfer, Woods finally put his new swing to good use. He sure resembled the Tiger of old in the second round of the Tour Championship, shooting an eight-under


Radcliffe Wins Women #39;s New York Marathon Britain #39;s world record holder Paula Radcliffe won the women #39;s New York marathon Sunday in an unofficial two hours 23 minutes seven seconds.


Staley questionable vs. Philadelphia It appears Duce Staley won #39;t get a chance to run against his old teammates after all. Staley, the third-leading rusher in the AFC with 707 yards, has a hamstring injury


New England vs. St Louis ST. LOUIS (Ticker) -- The New England Patriots derailed  quot;The Greatest Show on Turf quot; in Super Bowl XXXVI at the Superdome.


Insurgents widen Iraq fighting Insurgents unleashed attacks yesterday that killed at least 19 Iraqis in Samarra and wounded 20 US troops near Ramadi, in an apparent


Arafat #39;s wife sends message to leaders Paris - Yasser Arafat #39;s wife on Sunday despatched a key Palestinian official to the West Bank with a mysterious message for the leadership concerning the health of her husband and its political consequences.


Train Crashes into Car: Six Dead A rail accident occurred near the British town of Newbury, killing six people according to first estimates. Over 100 people were wounded in the accident, 30 of them heavily.


Patil hints at sending Hurriyat leaders to Pak SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Sunday stated that, If proper application is made, the Hurriyat leaders could be sent to Pakistan.


Thai premier visits deaths town Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is visiting the southern town of Tak Bai, where scores of minority Muslims died under arrest two weeks ago.


Protestor Killed in Castor Transport A train carrying  quot;Castors quot; of nuclear waste from France to Germany ran over a protestor who had chained himself to the tracks, severing both of his legs.


Safin Beats Stepanek for 3rd Masters Crown (AP) AP - Marat Safin overpowered Radek Stepanek 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 with the help of 16 aces Sunday to win his record-tying third Paris Masters title.


Protester dies under atomic train An anti-nuclear protester  dies after his leg is severed by a train carrying atomic waste from France to Germany.


Radcliffe Wins Women's New York Marathon  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's world record holder Paula  Radcliffe won the women's New York marathon Sunday in an  unofficial two hours 23 minutes seven seconds.


Pace of US job growth slows The nation #39;s labor markets sputtered again last month as job growth, which surged in October, reverted to the lackluster pace that has marked the recovery for much of the year.


Filipino still hostage in Iraq Editor #39;s Note: Published on page A1 of the November 8, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. HOPES FELL yesterday for Filipino accountant Robert Tarongoy, held hostage in Iraq, but rose for compatriot


Allawi Declares Martial Law in Iraq Iraq's interim government announced a state of emergency on Sunday as the country braced for a massive U.S. military assault on Fallujah. Latest insurgent attacks kill 21 police officers in towns west of Fallujah.


US Airways Argues for New Deals In Hearing US Airways Group Inc. will begin liquidation in mid-January if it fails to secure new lower-cost, long-term contracts with three of its largest labor unions either by negotiation or court


Anti-Nuclear Protester Dies as Train Cuts Off Leg  STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - An anti-nuclear activist  died in France on Sunday after having a leg cut off by a train  transporting nuclear waste to Germany, France's SNCF railway  operator said.


Bush Election Causes Suicide \\Wow... poor  kid.\\"NEW YORK (AP) -- A 25-year-old from Georgia who was distraught over President\Bush's re-election apparently killed himself at ground zero."\\"Andrew Veal's body was found Saturday morning inside the off-limits area of\the former World Trade Center site, said Steve Coleman, a spokesman for the\Port Authority of New York and New Jersey."\\"A shotgun was found nearby, but no suicide note was found, Coleman said."\\"Veal's mother said her son was upset about the result of the presidential\election and had driven to New York, Gus Danese, president of the Port\Authority Police Benevolent Association, told The New York Times in Sunday's\editions."\\


Aide: Arafat Not In Coma, In ICU PARIS (CBS) A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said early Sunday that the ailing Palestinian leader was not comatose but still in intensive care.


Afghan rebels seek release of Guantanamo prisoners in return for <b>...</b> Insurgents threatening to kill three kidnapped UN workers said Sunday they have handed over a list of 26 prisoners, some possibly held by the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who they would take in exchange for the hostages.


Iraq declares state of emergency BAGHDAD : Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has declared a state of emergency across Iraq, except for the northern region of Kurdistan, for 60 days due to a spike in deadly violence, his spokesman said.


Radcliffe redeems herself as she wins New York Marathon (AFP) AFP - Britain's Paula Radcliffe, whose bid for Olympic gold ended in tears, won the New York Marathon, outlasting Kenya's Susan Chepkemei in the tighest women's duel in the race's history.


Israel Plans for Arafat Burial in Gaza (AP) AP - Israel has drawn up preparations for Yasser Arafat to be buried in the Gaza Strip, outlining plans to let West Bank Palestinians cross through Israel for the funeral and allow enemy Arab leaders to attend, security officials said Sunday.


Hollywood actress Mia Farrow sees ravages of war in Darfur (AFP) AFP - Award-winning American actress Mia Farrow toured a camp in Sudan's war-torn region of Darfur, expressing her shock at the threats and humiliation suffered by its inhabitants.


Ryanair Could Profit with High Oil - CEO  MADRID, Spain (Reuters) - Europe's biggest no-frills  airline, Ireland's Ryanair Holdings Plc RYA.I, will turn a  profit even if oil prices hit \$75 a barrel, Chief Executive  Michael O'Leary was quoted saying on Sunday.


AP Poll: Voters Most Want Stable Iraq (AP) AP - As President Bush mulls what to do after winning re-election, voters say his first priority should be resolving the situation in Iraq, where the fighting is growing more intense.


AP-Ipsos Election Poll Questions (AP) AP - The Associated Press-Ipsos poll on the election results and President Bush's second term is based on telephone interviews with 1,000 adults, including 844 registered voters from all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The interviews were conducted Nov. 3-5 by Ipsos-Public Affairs.


Blazers' Randolph Fined for Missing Flight (AP) AP - Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph was fined and had to pay his own way to Sunday's game at the Toronto Raptors after missing Portland's team flight. The plane left Portland at 8 a.m. on Saturday, and Randolph said he woke up at 8:45 a.m.


Eyes on Rates with Election Over (Reuters) Reuters - With the election in the rear view\mirror, this week Wall Street faces the next big obstacle --\higher interest rates.


Ryanair Could Profit with High Oil - CEO (Reuters) Reuters - Europe's biggest no-frills\airline, Ireland's Ryanair Holdings Plc , will turn a\profit even if oil prices hit  #36;75 a barrel, Chief Executive\Michael O'Leary was quoted saying on Sunday.


PM arrives for India-EU summit Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived on Sunday night to participate in the India-European Union summit during which a proposal for a strategic partnership will be finalized.


United Air plans \$2 bn cost cuts United Airlines warned yesterday that it would need to cut a further \$2 billion from its annual costs in an effort to return the airline to profitability and attract external financing to exit bankruptcy.


Ryanair Could Profit with High Oil - CEO Europe #39;s biggest no-frills airline, Ireland #39;s Ryanair Holdings Plc (RYA.I: Quote, Profile, Research) , will turn a profit even if oil prices hit \$75 a barrel, Chief Executive Michael O #39;Leary was quoted saying on Sunday.


Rutan Collects \$10 Million Ansari X Prize Led by Burt Rutan, the designers of SpaceShipOne -- the first privately manned rocket to enter outer space -- received a 150-pound trophy along with a check for \$10 million Saturday.


Canada considers curbs on emissions Under pressure to reduce greenhouse gases, top Canadian officials are pushing for the government to follow California #39;s sweeping plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from cars and trucks.


Adoption Awareness Month Begins The event educated families on the adoption process. More than 100- thousand children in the US are waiting to be adopted. Kathy Searle/ Utah Director of Adoption Exchange:  quot;We want to give hope to children


Radcliffe Bounces Back to Win in New York World record holder Paula Radcliffe put the trauma of the Athens Olympics behind her on Sunday to win a dramatic victory in the closest finish ever to the women #39;s New York City marathon.


Lord of the Ring: Kostya Tszyu stops Mitchell in three For two years, many have contended that Kostya Tszyus absence from the ring had kept the rest of the junior welterweight division on hold.


Safin Beats Stepanek for 3rd Masters Crown Marat Safin of Russia returns the ball to Guillermo Canas of Argentina during the semifinal of the BNP Masters indoor tennis tournament in Paris, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004.


English Premiership round-up London - Manchester City held fierce crosstown rivals Manchester United to a 0-0 draw on Sunday, keeping the Red Devils eleven points behind leaders Chelsea.


Hurricanes fall to Clemson, 24-17 Reggie Merriweather ran for a career-high 114 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday night, including a 2-yard score in overtime for Clemson, as it sent Miami to its second loss of the season, 24-17.


Dutch: Top teams earn easy victories Mauro Rosales scored two goals as Ajax Amsterdam moved into fourth place in the Dutch First Division soccer league with a 3-1 win over Willem II Tilburg on Sunday.


Goolsby gallop all good Mike Goolsby could see only green grass between him and the orange-and-white checkerboard pattern in the end zone Saturday. As the Notre Dame linebacker rumbled along the


Redskins, Lions Underway The Redskins, struggling on offense but with no plans to change quarterbacks, and Lions are underway in Detroit. The Lions won the toss and took the ball, and quickly got a first down on a 17-yard reception


Iraq declares state of emergency Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi has declared a state of emergency for 60 days, his spokesman said on Sunday. The emergency declaration excludes Iraqi regions run by Kurdish peoples


Aide: Arafat Not In Coma, In ICU (CBS/AP) A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said early Sunday that the ailing Palestinian leader was not comatose but still in intensive care.


Football: Man Utd 0-0 Man City Manchester City stand firm to deny United in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.


Delta Details Job Cuts Plan  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc. DAL.N, the No.  3 U.S. carrier, said on Sunday it will cut 2,000  aircraft-maintenance jobs, up to 3,100 customer-service jobs,  and between 1,600 and 1,800 supervisory and administrative  personnel as part of a previously announced plan to cut total  staffing by 7,000.


Radcliffe Bounces Back to Win in New York  NEW YORK (Reuters) - World record holder Paula Radcliffe  put the trauma of the Athens Olympics behind her on Sunday to  win a dramatic victory in the closest finish ever to the  women's New York City marathon.


Blazers Fine Randolph for Missing Team Flight  TORONTO (Sports Network) - The Portland Trail Blazers fined  forward Zach Randolph for missing the team flight to Toronto,  where they will meet the Raptors Sunday afternoon.


French Troops Deploy in Ivory Coast After Rioting  ABIDJAN (Reuters) - France deployed troops in the Ivory  Coast's main city on Sunday to protect its citizens from mob  violence which erupted overnight after French forces destroyed  most of the small West African nation's air force.


Redskins Lead, 3-0 After a Washington touchdown was wiped out by a penalty, Ola Kimrin hit a 24-yard field goal to give the Redskins a 3-0 lead over the Lions in the second quarter.


Low Turnout Likely to Kill Macedonian Referendum  SKOPJE (Reuters) - Macedonian opposition parties looked  headed for a flop on Sunday in their referendum bid to block a  Western-inspired law that gives the ethnic Albanian minority  more local autonomy.


Thousands Flock to Japan for Radon Therapy (AP) AP - It has been singled out as the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, right behind smoking. But to Shiro Umeda, sprightly at 74, radon is the best thing since aspirin.


Delta Details Job Cuts Plan (Reuters) Reuters - Delta Air Lines Inc. , the No.\3 U.S. carrier, said on Sunday it will cut 2,000\aircraft-maintenance jobs, up to 3,100 customer-service jobs,\and between 1,600 and 1,800 supervisory and administrative\personnel as part of a previously announced plan to cut total\staffing by 7,000.


Panthers' Davis, Morgan Sit Out (AP) AP - Carolina running back Stephen Davis missed his sixth game of the season Sunday because of a knee injury. Linebacker Dan Morgan, who sustained a concussion last week, also was out for the Panthers' game against Oakland.


Blazers Fine Randolph for Missing Team Flight (Reuters) Reuters - The Portland Trail Blazers fined\forward Zach Randolph for missing the team flight to Toronto,\where they will meet the Raptors Sunday afternoon.


Cal Gets the Breaks to Hold Off Oregon (AP) AP - Geoff McArthur ignored his separated shoulder, reaching high above his head to snare California's go-ahead touchdown pass. A few anxious minutes later, Oregon's final throw ricocheted off Keith Allen's hands and dropped to the grass, ending the Ducks' upset bid. After 853 yards of offense, everything came down to two passes  #151; and the fourth-ranked Golden Bears caught the ball and the breaks.


Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- Duce Staley left the Philadelphia Eagles for a chance to be a featured back again. Staley has more than filled the role for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who look to knock off an unbeaten


Big Wins for Top Four It is a case of as you were in the Eredivisie as all of the top four in the table claimed convincing victories today. Leaders PSV Eindhoven kept their four-point advantage with a 3-0 win at FC Den Bosch thanks


EU agrees to eight proposals by Iran TEHRAN (MNA) - After 22 hours of intense negotiations in Paris, Iranian and European representatives announced an initial agreement on the complete framework for further nuclear talks.


Iraq #39;s Allawi Hopes to Avoid Falluja Assault-Aide Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi hopes to avoid a US-led military offensive against the rebel-held city of Falluja but cannot wait much longer, his spokesman said on Sunday.


Iraq summit with Bush a win for Blair BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair will pull off a major diplomatic coup this week by flying to Washington for an Iraq war summit with US President George W. Bush.


Going, going, fraud! Charges made in online bidding For some, it turned out that fairness in online auctions was going, going, gone. Three cases of phony bidding by sellers to inflate the price of art, sports memorabilia, even


State of Emergency Declared in Iraq The Iraqi government declared a 60-day state of emergency Sunday in response to the escalation of violence by militants. The emergency declaration covers the entire nation, with the exception of Kurdish-run areas in the northern part of Iraq.


Time Warner Stock Has Room to Rise-Barron's (Reuters) Reuters - Time Warner Inc.'s shares are still\undervalued despite the establishment of a  #36;500 million reserve\to potentially settle a government probe into accounting\practices at its America Online unit, according to a report in\the latest Barron's newspaper.


U.S. Gasoline Prices Fall to  #36;2.01/gallon (Reuters) Reuters - The average U.S. retail price of\gasoline fell 2.67 cents in the past two weeks, its first\decline since early September due to increased crude oil\production, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday.


Singapore to install more surveillance cameras as anti-terror measures (AFP) AFP - Singapore, which sees itself as a target for terrorists, will install more closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in crowded areas to forestall any attacks, the Sunday Times reported.


U.S. Gasoline Prices Fall to \$2.01/gallon  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The average U.S. retail price of  gasoline fell 2.67 cents in the past two weeks, its first  decline since early September due to increased crude oil  production, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday.


Safin Targets World Number One Federer in 2005  PARIS (Reuters) - Marat Safin, back to his very best with a  record-equaling third Paris Masters title on Sunday, hopes to  be a match for world number one Roger Federer next year.


Iraq Declares Martial Law, 22 Police Killed  FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq's interim Prime Minister  Iyad Allawi declared martial law on Sunday and said a U.S.-led  military offensive against the rebel-held city of Falluja could  not be delayed much longer.


India Prepares for Special Partnership with EU India #39;s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has hailed a European Union proposal to forge a strategic partnership with India. Mr. Singh told reporters the move is a recognition of India #39;s growing stature and influence and India welcomes the development.


As crude oil supply grows, gas prices drop CAMARILLO, Calif. Gasoline prices are dropping, thanks to an increase in the supply of crude oil. The semimonthly Lundberg Survey finds the combined national average price for all grades of gasoline is now two dollars and four cents.


Airlines vicious circle of weak finances and low morale It is a management truism that low morale among workers leads to low productivity, low quality, erosion of customer loyalty and, ultimately, lower profits.


Gold May Top 15-Year High as Dollar #39;s Value Falls, Survey Says Gold may top a 15-year high of \$435 an ounce on speculation the re-election of US President George W. Bush will erode the dollar #39;s value and make precious metals more appealing than US stocks and bonds, a survey showed.


Key Antarctic food source is declining, study says A key food source for Antarctic seals, whales and penguins has declined about 80 percent since the 1970s in waters near the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers report.


Radcliffe, Ramaala win NYC Marathon New York, NY (Sports Network) - Great Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe captured the New York City marathon in the closest-ever women #39;s finish in the history of the race, while Hendrik Ramaala of South Africa won the men #39;s side.


Third Paris crown for Safin Paris - Russian sixth seed Marat Safin clinched his third Paris Masters title on Sunday as he overwhelmed Czech qualifier Radek Stepanek 6-3, 7-6, 6-3.


UPDATE 1-Smith sent off as United held in drawn derby Manchester United #39;s title ambitions took another blow on Sunday when they were held to a goalless draw at home by derby rivals Manchester City and had Alan Smith sent off.


Macedonians Vote on Ethnic Albanian Rule Macedonia #39;s national referendum on abolishing local autonomy for the country #39;s restive ethnic Albanian minority appeared to have failed Sunday, early turnout figures suggested.


Blair to hold talks with Bush in Washington British Prime Minister Tony Blair is scheduled to hold talks with newly-re-elected US President George Bush in Washington Thursday and Friday.


Two #39;s Company: India, EU to enter partnership BRUSSELS: India is all set to open talks on Monday to forge a strategic partnership with the European Union, a status so far restricted to just five big countries.


Survey: 1st gas price dip in 2 months Gas prices fell nearly 3 cents per gallon over the past two weeks, reversing a trend that saw the price rise about 18 cents since early September, a national survey said Sunday.


Get MS #39;s Media Centre, change your life Joining in the race for entertainment products, software major Microsoft launched the Windows XP Media Centre. The new Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005 offers a sleek, polished new look across the desktop


It #39;s Good to Be Back, Says Marathon Winner Paula A triumphant Paula Radcliffe put her Athens nightmare behind her by winning the New York City marathon today and declared: Its good to be back.


Tszyu #39;s big fight aim International Boxing Federation super lightweight champion Kostya Tszyu says he only wants  #39;big fights #39; in the future. Speaking after he had claimed a third-round TKO of American Sharmba Mitchell in Phoenix


Safin of Russia comfortably beats Czech Stepanek at Paris Masters Sixth-seeded Marat Safin of Russia comfortably beat Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win a record-tying third Paris Masters men #39;s tennis title Sunday.


Jol pledges to adhere to tradition Martin Jol would embrace Tottenham #39;s tradition of flowing, passing football if he is appointed as the full-time replacement for departed head coach Jacques Santini.


Radcliffe and Ramaala Win New York City Marathon Both Paula Radcliffe of Britain and Hendrik Ramaala of South Africa got a bit of redemption after a disappointing Olympics.


Raptors Down Blazers, Improve to 3-0 (AP) AP - Vince Carter had 25 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds left, to help the Toronto Raptors improve to 3-0 with a 101-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Carter scored nine points in the final 4:28, including the fadeaway 3-pointer that gave Toronto the lead for good.


Bills RT Williams Taken Off in Ambulance (AP) AP - Bills right tackle Mike Williams appeared to be knocked cold and was driven off the field in an ambulance during the third quarter of Buffalo's game against the New York Jets on Sunday.


Trojans Return to Kinder Climate (AP) AP - After playing in hail, fog and chill, top-ranked Southern California finishes its season in familiar comfort. The Trojans (9-0, 6-0 Pacific-10) have two games at home  #151; against Arizona on Saturday and Notre Dame on Nov. 27  #151; before their rivalry game at UCLA.


Sportsview: Heisman Race Gets Muddled (AP) AP - Just when it looked as if fabulous freshman Adrian Peterson was the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy, Oklahoma teammate Jason White bolstered his own case for a second bronze statue.


Kadhafi urges return to ceasefire in Ivory Coast (AFP) AFP - Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi is involved in intensive contacts with the conflicting factions in Ivory Coast to seek a return to the ceasefire and negotiation, the official Jana news agency reported.


Report Probes Gifts to Schwarzenegger Aides (AP) AP - Top aides to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger have skirted state regulations limiting gifts from special interest groups by spreading them around through their families, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday.


A single gene may help overcome addiction A single gene could be responsible for determining how easily people become addicted to smoking, according to a report. By tweaking a gene in the brains of mice, US researchers were able to create a hypersensitive


Wade #39;s 37 points, Jones #39; clutch shots lift Heat WASHINGTON - Shaquille O #39;Neal and Eddie Jones were in foul trouble, the Miami Heat kept fumbling the ball away, and the Wizards #39; terrific perimeter players were raining down shots.


Safin beats Stepanek for third Paris Masters crown Marat Safin overpowered Radek Stepanek 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 with the help of 16 aces Sunday to win his record-tying third Paris Masters title.


Bara Open Up Breathing Room Samuel Etoo tapped home from Ludovic Giuly on 36 minutes as Barcelona moved six points clear in Spain with a 2-1 defeat of visiting Deportivo la Corua.


Arafat Has Liver Failure, Officials Say Yasser Arafat lay critically ill with liver failure on Sunday and his condition was getting no better, a Palestinian official said, as Palestinian leaders adopted in his absence a plan to restore order in their areas.


Microsoft to help users prep for patching NOVEMBER 04, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. will give customers advance notice of its monthly security updates in an effort to help them prepare to install related software patches, the company announced today.


Radcliffe Wins Closest NYC Marathon Radcliffe Makes Up for Olympic Heartbreak With Close NYC Marathon Win; S. African Wins Men #39;s Race. Great Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe, left, and Kenya #39;s Susan Chepkemei, embrace after crossing the finish line at the New York City Marathon Sunday.


Basketball: Sore Shaq finds his new Kobe as Wade keeps Heat <b>...</b> WASHINGTON : A strained left hamstring hinders Shaquille O #39;Neal, but the mighty center and his new Kobe Bryant - Olympian guard Dwayne Wade - have sparked the unbeaten Miami Heat to its best start since 1995.


Manchester United draws and makes it harder for themselves If Arsenal is having a bad time in the English Premiere League after their defeat to Manchester United, they are not alone. Even Manchester United is failing to capitalize on that win with more draws in the league.


Barcelona defender Belletti out for two weeks Barcelona defender Juliano Belletti will be out of action for about two weeks after suffering a slight ankle strain during Saturday #39;s 2-1 victory over Deportivo Coruna.


Arafats liver fails Yasser Arafat lay critically ill with liver failure today and his condition was not improving, a Palestinian official said, as Israel finalised plans to bury the Palestinian president in the Gaza Strip.


Six killed in train crash UFTON NERVET, Nov. 7. - Six people died and 11 were seriously injured when a train derailed during a collision with a car at a crossing in southern England, medics said.


Bush senior: US will work with Blair on Mideast Prime Minister Tony Blair #39;s call for a new Mideast peace push  quot;was heard loud and clear in Washington, quot; former US President George HW Bush said in comments broadcast Sunday.


France Says Hostages Still Alive a Few Days Ago (Reuters) Reuters - France said on Sunday two French\reporters held hostage with their Syrian driver in Iraq were\still alive a few days ago.


Rogue pilot ruffles feathers on migration As a pilot, crane impersonator and chief executive officer of Operation Migration - the whooping crane migration organization - Duff #39;s emotional well-being relies upon making sure his cranes are happy and healthy.


UPI NewsTrack TopNews The Iraqi government declared a 60-day state of emergency Sunday in response to the escalation of violence by militants. The emergency declaration covers the entire nation, with


Black Watch block Fallujah supply line British Black Watch troops are blocking a key bridge on the River Euphrates in the regiment #39;s biggest mission since it was redeployed to Iraq.


Hezbollah claims to send its first reconnaissance drone over <b>...</b> Hezbollah sent a reconnaissance drone into Israeli territory over northern Jewish settlements Sunday in the first hostile aerial incursion from Lebanon since a hang glider attack 17 years ago killed six soldiers.


French nuclear shipment heads towards Germany after protest A train carrying a shipment of highly radioactive waste was on its way to a German storage dump on Sunday, after being delayed for two hours by anti-nuclear protestors in eastern France.


British police search for clues on the train crash that killed 7 (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - LONDON (AP) - Police on Sunday searched the site of a train crash that killed seven people and seriously injured 11 for clues to what caused a car to be on the tracks as the high-speed train approached.


Leaders consider life after Arafat RAMALLAH, West Bank - Senior Palestinian officials, seeking to fill the void left when Yasser Arafat dies, reached out Saturday to Islamic fundamentalists who remain the wild card in a post-Arafat era.


French Troops on Streets After Ivory Coast Unrest  ABIDJAN (Reuters) - France deployed troops in Ivory Coast's  main city on Sunday to protect its citizens from mob violence  which erupted after French forces destroyed most of the West  African nation's small air force.


U.S. Jets Hit Iraq's Falluja, Fierce Ground Clashes  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. warplanes pounded the rebel-held  Iraqi city early on Monday as ground forces fought fierce  clashes with insurgents on the outskirts of the city, witnesses  said.


Singh asks Left to see US reality The Hague, Nov. 7: India did not expect any hiccups in its relationship with the US after the re-election of George W. Bush to the presidency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here today.


Vioxx Recall Draws Attention To Pfizer #39;s Celebrex The recall of Merck #39;s arthritis drug Vioxx has drawn attention to drug overall safety, more specifically, a similar drug known as Celebrex, by the drug maker Pfizer.


Goosen Holds Off Woods to Win Tour Championship  ATLANTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Retief Goosen recovered from a  four-shot deficit to shoot a final round 64 and hold off Tiger  Woods and Jay Haas in the \$6 million Tour Championship at East  Lake Golf Club on Sunday.


Game for a festive fight It #39;s the first of the festive season duels and it #39;s one of high stakes and even higher interest. The two major videogame consoles, Sony #39;s Playstation 2 (PS2) and Microsoft #39;s Xbox, are involved in a multi-million


Violence still boosts companies #39; bottom line In the grisly video game Manhunt, players lurk in the shadows and use plastic bags, shards of glass and hammers to murder their enemies.


-UNSC Marines whispering as Master Chief kills another Covenant Its not much of an exaggeration to say Halo did to videogames what The Lord of the Rings did to feature films. Epic in scale and addictive in entertainment, the first Halo, like The Fellowship of the Ring


Trend of Foreign Whites Adopting Black US Kids Description: NPR #39;s Tavis Smiley talks with reporter Dawn Davenport about her latest article,  quot;Born in America, Adopted Abroad, quot; featured in the October 27 edition of The Christian Science Monitor.


Radcliffe finds the old character for her next book When Paula Radcliffe #39;s autobiography My Story So Far hits the bookshelves next week it will already be out of date, because it will not include the tale of her dramatic victory in the New York City Marathon here yesterday.


Champ has  #39;couple of beers #39; A VICTORIOUS Kostya Tszyu didn #39;t sleep a wink last night, but nothing could wipe the smile off his face as he emerged from his Phoenix hotel today.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers Named as the starter last month by Jon Gruden, Griese continued his outstanding play, throwing for 296 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 34-31 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in an interconference game.


Que wins inaugural Vietnam Masters Angelo Que of the Philippines carded a final-round 70 on Sunday to capture a two-stroke win in the inaugural Vietnam Masters golf tournament.


Morning dawns for championship Motorsport.com. The hotly contested Champ Car World series concludes the years competition today as nineteen drivers will determine the outcome of what has been the most thrilling season in recent memory.


Sunday #39;s NFL Capsules The Pittsburgh Steelers are accomplishing feats never seen in the NFL, largely because of rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers combined their new quarterback with a touch of the old -- a Jerome


UPDATE 2-Inter and Milan fail to take advantaqe Title hopefuls AC Milan and Inter Milan were held to draws in Serie A on Sunday failing to take full advantage of leaders Juventus #39; first defeat of the season.


NFL Game Summary - NY Jets at Buffalo Orchard Park, NY (Sports Network) - Willis McGahee ran for 132 yards and a touchdown to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 22-17 victory over the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium.


Self-Described 'Bad Marathoner' Takes Men's Race Many thought Hendrik Ramaala of South Africa might never get the hang of the marathon.


US heading into major urban assault in Iraq More than 10,000 US forces are poised to attack and occupy the rebel operations base of Fallujah.


Pittsburgh Ends Another Win Streak The Steelers combined their new quarterback with Jerome Bettis to dominate the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.


Death toll of England #39;s train crash rises to seven The number of people who were killedwhen a high-speed train hit a car in southeastern England on Saturday rose to seven Sunday, including the drivers of both the car and train.


Iraq Declares State of Emergency as Insurgents Step Up Attacks Faced with a surge in deadly guerrilla attacks, Prime Minister Ayad Allawi declared martial law across most of the country today as American and Iraqi troops made final


Egypt road crash kills 33 Thirty-three people have been killed and 14 injured after a minibus and a truck collided on a desert road in southern Egypt on Sunday, police sources say.


High stakes of taking Fallujah The impending attack could decentralize the Iraqi insurgency and increase the risk of violence during elections.


Anti-French mood roils Ivory Coast Mobs of government supporters looted French businesses and attacked French nationals Sunday.


Dutch debate a 'values' divide after slaying The murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh underscores growing tensions in the Netherlands over Muslim integration.


Some Retailers Offering Online Rebates (AP) AP - The rebate check is no longer a reward reserved for penny-pinchers with an abundance of paperwork skills and patience. Paperless, online rebates are finally gaining momentum in retail, an industry that has long offered customers electronic options for virtually every other type of transaction, from simple purchases to coupons.


8 eBay Sellers Admit to Phony Bids (AP) AP - Eight eBay sellers were ordered to pay nearly  #36;90,000 in restitution and fines after admitting they bid up products online to inflate the prices.


Buccaneers Hold Off Chiefs 34-31 (AP) AP - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. They simply outscored them. Michael Pittman scored one of his three touchdowns on a team-record 78-yard run and Tampa Bay held off the Chiefs 34-31 Sunday, giving the Bucs consecutive victories for just the second time since they won the Super Bowl two years ago.


Steelers Pummel Eagles Jerome Bettis, subbing for an injured Duce Staley, grinds out 149 of the Steelers' 252 rushing yards in Pittsburgh's 27-3 pounding of the previously unbeaten Eagles.


PM arrives in the Hague Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here tonight to participate in the India-European Union (EU) summit during which a proposal for a strategic partnership will be finalised.


Bills Scouting Report (November 7, 2004) - Beating Arizona was a nice and much-needed boost, but if the Bills dont follow suit with another victory over the Jets today, they can almost start planning for 2005.


CLARKE URGES BLUES TO TAKE CHANCE Chelsea #39;s assistant manager Steve Clarke insisted it was vital the side kept up the pressure on wobbling Arsenal by going top of the Premiership.


Researchers Identify Nicotine Addiction Gene The finding was made by breeding mice that lacked specific receptor subunits and testing their response to nicotine. Mice lacking the subunit designated beta2 had reduced sensitivity to nicotine


Arroyo asks Muslims for help on Filipino hostages President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appealed to world Muslim leaders today to help secure the release of Filipino hostages in Afghanistan and Iraq as anxious relatives prayed for their safety.


Gas Prices Drop As Crude Oil Supply Rises CAMARILLO, Calif. Nov 7, 2004 - An increase in the worldwide supply of crude oil contributed to a dip in US prices at the gas pump over the last two weeks, an industry analyst said Sunday.


CBI calls for police help against terrorism THE UK should set up a dedicated police force to help companies protect themselves from terrorist attacks, says the Confederation of British Industry.


BT poised to expand in US with \$1bn deal BT GROUP is likely to clinch a controversial \$1 billion (550 million) expansion deal this week in a third attempt to build a substantial overseas presence in America.


Microsoft seeks pre-dividend shift in stock plan SEATTLE - For Microsoft Corp. shareholders, the holidays will likely come early this year in the form of a one-time \$3 dividend thats part of the companys plan to return some of its \$64.


Health-Care Worker To Jail For Identity Theft A health-care worker at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance has been sentenced to serve 16 months in prison for stealing the identity of a cancer patient, and subsequently running up credit card bills in his name.


SK Corp. faces legal challenge SEOUL Sovereign Asset Management, the largest shareholder of SK Corp., said Sunday that it would take legal action after directors of South Korea #39;s biggest oil refiner refused a request for an extraordinary general meeting.


Menatep plans to sue Kremlin Yukos #39; core shareholder, Group Menatep, has taken the first step toward suing the Russian government, the Moscow Times reported this weekend.


Bush win not a cure-all for stocks The market may have been relieved over the resolution of the presidential race, but investors should be careful about rushing into sectors they think might do well in the second Bush administration: All may not be as it seems.


Enron barge jury deliberating sentencing factors HOUSTON Deliberations will resume tomorrow for jurors who convicted five men of playing roles in pushing through Enron #39;s late 1999 sham sale of power barges to Merrill Lynch.


Next Space Race Under Way (CBS) If you thought that the drive, determination and spirit that carried the United States to the moon is gone, that  quot;The Right Stuff quot; is history, think again.


Tesco jumps on to digital downloading bandwagon TESCO, the UKs largest supermarket, is to go head to head with iTunes and Napster by launching digital music downloads on its website.


Sneaky spyware becomes scourge of Internet Spyware, an amorphous class of software that mostly gets onto computers without their users knowledge, has become epidemic in the past year as people spend more time online and spyware developers get more aggressive.


Nokia unveils three new camera phones The worlds largest mobile phone maker Nokia presented three new camera phones on Tuesday, including the 7710 media device, which it said would hit Asian stores in the last quarter of this year.


Crunch, squelch or splash on Saturn #39;s moon Titan? The prospect of the Huygens probe landing on a hard, soft or liquid surface when it lands on Titan next January still remain following further analysis of data taken during the Cassini mother ship #39;s closest encounter with Saturn #39;s largest moon during its


Radcliffe redeemed with marathon win THE sight of Paula Radcliffe crying at the side of the road as her dreams of marathon glory were shattered remains one of the lasting images of the Athens Olympics.


Mauresmo through to final as Sharapova withdraws NEW YORK: Title holder and top seed Amelie Mauresmo received an easy passage into the final of the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday when Maria Sharapova was forced out of the event with a sore shoulder.


Schalke wins club-record sixth in a row BERLIN -- Schalke pulled even on points with first-place Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, rallying with two goals in the final 11 minutes to beat Hamburg 2-1 SV.


Jol wants full-time job at Tottenham LONDON: Tottenham #39;s stand-in manager Martin Jol admitted he wants the job full-time after seeing his side lose 3-2 at home to Charlton on Saturday.


Spears, Sucha advance to Bell Challenge final QUEBEC (CP) - Slovakia #39;s Martina Sucha captured the \$170,000 US Bell Challenge women #39;s tennis tournament Sunday, defeating American Abigail Spears 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 in the final.


Steelers winning the old fashioned way -- they pound it PITTSBURGH -- When Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher looked for an offensive coordinator in January he didn #39;t start by asking candidates what they thought about Tommy Maddox, Hines Ward or Plaxico Burress.


San Diego Chargers SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- Even with the highest scoring offense and the third highest-rated quarterback, Marty Schottenheimer wasn #39;t afraid to reach into his bag of tricks.


Jets QB Pennington pulled after bruising right shoulder Jets quarterback Chad Pennington bruised his right shoulder Sunday and missed most of the fourth quarter in New York #39;s 22-17 loss to Buffalo.


Designers unveil plan for Olympic park London 2012 has revealed a glimpse of its ambitious plans for the next-but-one summer Olympics. The spectacular main stadium, designed by Spanish architect Alejandro Zaero-Pollo of the practice Foreign Office


La Liga Sunday Wrap: Real Go Second As Ches Crash Again After leaders Barcelona equalled their best ever start to a season, coming from behind on Saturday night to make it 26 points out of a possible 30 with a 2-1 win over Deportivo, arch-rivals Real Madrid moved up to second in La Liga with a 2-0 victory at


Israel ensures security during the funeral of the Palestinian <b>...</b> Israel will allow Yasser Arafat to be buried in the Gaza Strip, the territory occupied by Israeli troops, if the Palestinian President dies.


Train crash may have been due to motorist #39;s suicide bid Police investigating the Berkshire rail disaster believe the motorist involved may have driven on to the track to commit suicide. Police sources said the man #39;s car looked as if it had been deliberately parked


Agreement close on atom deal with Iran Iran appeared yesterday to have reached a tentative deal with Britain, France and Germany that would avert the threat of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme.


Russia #39;s holiday soup MOSCOW: Russia celebrated a holiday on Sunday that under the Julian calendar was in October, that commemorates the beginnings of a state that no longer exists.


Thaksin vows  #39;iron fist #39; against rebels in south BANGKOK Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra headed to a Muslim-dominated part of southern Thailand on Sunday after promising to act aggressively against militants and illegal weapons they have used in deadly attacks there.


Protester killed in anti-nuclear demonstration AVRICOURT, FRANCE - An anti-nuclear protester was killed in France Sunday when his leg was cut off by a train carrying radioactive waste to Germany.


Saudi call for jihad A group of Saudi religious scholars have signed an open letter urging Iraqis to support jihad against US-led forces.  quot;Fighting the occupiers is a duty for all those who are able, quot; they said in a statement posted on the internet at the weekend.


Meyer just says no to Notre Dame, will coach at Florida Names Coaching Notre Dame is still Urban Meyer's dream job. It just isn't the one he's taking. Meyer said yesterday the professional and financial opportunity presented to him by Florida was too good to pass up. And by the time Notre Dame called, Meyer already knew he was heading for The Swamp, not the Golden Dome. Florida athletic director Jeremy ...


Nearly Half European Birds Species at Risk -Report (Reuters) Reuters - Over 40 percent of all bird species\in Europe face an uncertain future and some are so threatened\that they may disappear soon due to intensive agriculture and\climate change, scientists said on Monday.


Manmohan welcomes EU proposal for strategic partnership NEW DELHI, NOV 7: India has welcomed the European Unions proposal for a strategic partnership, to be finalised at the fifth Indo-EU summit at the Hague.


Australia #39;s Stockland Plans Statement About GPT SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Australian property investor Stockland Group (SGP.AU) said Monday it sought a trading halt on its securities pending the release of a statement  quot;about a proposal involving General Property Trust quot; (GTP).


Crude may fall as output spurs supply Crude oil futures may fall on speculation that rising production and slowing demand growth will boost inventories, a Bloomberg survey showed.


Plane skids off runway at Kota Kinabalu airport KOTA KINABALU: An AirAsia plane with 110 passengers skidded off the runway at the international airport here but all on board escaped without any serious injuries.


Convictions In Enron Scandal The polls are closed and results are starting to come in - finally. At times it seems as if the Enron scandal has been with us forever, lingering just


Patriots Defeat Rams, 40-22 (AP) AP - Adam Vinatieri beat the St. Louis Rams with his leg in the 2002 Super Bowl. This time, he used his leg and his arm.


Give the e-mail spammer a life-time of internet pop-up messages This may be a calumny on Leesburg, Virginia, but somehow it doesn #39;t sound like the sort of place we would associate with a liberal judiciary.


Chargers Trounce Saints, 43-17 (AP) AP - Drew Brees and Antonio Gates are making it look too easy. Brees, the quarterback the front office didn't want coming into this season, threw four more touchdown passes  #151; three to tight end Gates  #151; and the San Diego Chargers beat the punchless New Orleans Saints 43-17 on Sunday.


Not so fast for US skiers BEAVER CREEK, Colo. -- Following a historic day for the US Ski Team Friday, the 1-2 punch of Bode Miller and Daron Rahlves got KO'd on the tricky giant slalom course yesterday.


Tszyu looks for next fight World Boxing Association super lightweight champion Vivian Harris says he is interested in fighting International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Kostya Tszyu.


Steelers, Bettis overwhelm undefeated Eagles PITTSBURGH 27, PHILADELPHIA 3 -- PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Super Bowl XIV title team.


Seattle vs. San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Ticker) -- Jerry Rice became the NFL #39;s most prolific wide receiver while he was with the San Francisco 49ers. On Sunday, the 42-year-old Rice makes his return to San Francisco as a member of the Seattle Seahawks.


Netherlands Reports Anti-Muslim Incidents (AP) AP - Arsonists and vandals angered over the alleged Muslim-inspired slaying of a controversial Dutch filmmaker have conducted a series of attacks on Islamic targets, including attempts to burn down two mosques, Dutch media reported Sunday.


Kazakhstan Coal Mine Blast Kills 23  ALMATY (Reuters) - A powerful blast ripped through a coal  mine in Kazakhstan on Sunday, killing 23 people, a spokesman  for the Central Asian state's emergencies agency said.


Goosen Tops Woods Retief Goosen fires a 6-under 64 in the final round of the Tour Championship to overtake Tiger Woods's even-par round and win by four strokes.


Texas Instruments Chip Brings TV to Cellphones (Reuters) Reuters - When Texas Instruments\needed a code name for its newest chip, the company settled on\Hollywood. That's a clear indication of TI's goal for its\latest development, the wireless industry's first single-chip\digital television for mobile devices.


Bears Defeat Giants, 28-21 (AP) AP - The Chicago Bears stole the New York Giants' early-season formula for success  #151; again and again and ...


China to Keep to Stable Yuan Policy-Paper (Reuters) Reuters - China will maintain a stable monetary\and yuan policy as it tries to keep inflation in check, state\media cited a central banker as saying, amid resurgent\speculation Beijing may tinker with the rigidly held currency.


Dollar Retests Record Lows Vs Euro  TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar retested record lows against  the euro on Monday as traders continued to shun the U.S.  currency on concerns about bloated deficits in the United  States.


China to Keep to Stable Yuan Policy-Paper  SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China will maintain a stable monetary  and yuan policy as it tries to keep inflation in check, state  media cited a central banker as saying, amid resurgent  speculation Beijing may tinker with the rigidly held currency.


Mauresmo Wins Fifth Tournament of 2004 Top-seeded Amelie Mauresmo shook off a slow start and beat Vera Zvonareva 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to successfully defend her Advanta Championships title for her fifth tournament victory of 2004. Mauresmo seems poised to make a splash in next week's season-ending WTA Tour Championships in Los Angeles. The Frenchwoman has won two straight tournaments, including in Austria last week.


Pittman Pops Chiefs Michael Pittman scores three touchdowns as Tampa Bay holds off the Chiefs, 34-31, on Sunday, putting both squads at 3-5.


Arafat's Lieutenants to Fly to Paris to See Him  PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat's senior deputies were to  fly to France on Monday hoping to visit the critically ill  Palestinian president after approving a plan for maintaining  law and order in the West Bank and Gaza.


Steelers Hand Eagles First Loss, 27-3: NFL Week 9 (Update1) Ben Roethlisberger threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns to help the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-3, knocking off the National Football League #39;s last undefeated team.


Earnhardt wins; championship battle tightens Dale Earnhardt Jr. made up for his big mistake of a week earlier, pulling away from Jeff Gordon Sunday in a pair of overtime laps to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway and tighten the championship chase with two races to go.


PA endorses domestic security plan The Palestinian Authority #39;s National Security Council on Sunday endorsed a security plan designed to restore law and order in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, but stopped short of calling for an end to attacks on Israel.


Opponents: Macedonian Referendum Will Fail on Low Turnout An official of Macedonia #39;s ruling coalition says Sunday #39;s referendum challenging ethnic Albanian autonomy will go down to defeat for lack of sufficient turnout.


Guerrillas Kill Two U.S. Soldiers in Iraq's Mosul  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Guerrillas attacked a U.S. patrol in  Mosul on Saturday, killing two American soldiers and wounding  four, the U.S. military said on Sunday.


Mine Explosion Kills 21 in Kazakhstan Twenty-one people died Sunday in an explosion at a mine in the Karaganda region in Kazakhstan, the Interfax news agency said. About 100 miners were at the Shakhtinskaya mine at the time of the incident, which took place in the early hours of Sunday.


Enter a Category By genetically enhancing these brain proteins in mice, Henry Lester and colleagues at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena created a mouse that was far more sensitive to nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco.


Doubt removed: Steelers simply looking Super Two weeks ago, the NFL was as certain and predictable as a German train schedule. All you needed to do was page ahead to February to see which two trains were going to meet at the Super Bowl station.


More French Troops Deploy in Ivory Coast Amid Protests France dispatched another 600 troops Sunday to help calm the volatile situation in the Ivory Coast, where French forces, deployed to enforce a shaky cease-fire, and ordinary civilians have been the targets of violence.


Palestinian leaders visit dying Arafat TOP Palestinian politicians are to visit Yasser Arafat in hospital and consult doctors about his condition amid claims that the veteran leader has suffered liver failure.


Frantic attempt to stop the train - then utter devastation A suicidal car driver may have caused the train crash which killed seven people and injured 150, it emerged yesterday. Police are investigating whether a man who stopped his car on an unmanned level crossing


Seahawks' Lucas Bruises Chest vs. 49ers (AP) AP - Seattle cornerback Ken Lucas left the field on a cart after bruising his chest Sunday in the Seahawks' game against the San Francisco 49ers.


Earnhardt Gets Win Dale Earnhardt Jr. pulls away from Jeff Gordon Sunday in a pair of overtime laps to win the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.


Roadside bomb kills 11 in Kashmir A remote-controlled roadside bomb blew up an army patrol car in a pre-dawn attack today in the violence-torn territory of Kashmir, killing an army major and 10 other men, police said.


Satellite launch the fortieth in past 8 years With the third  quot;ZY-2 quot; research satellite successfully entering into orbit on Saturday morning, China has accomplished the launch of its 40th satellite since October 1996.


Radcliffe, Raamala win New York marathon race Britain #39;s world record holder Paula Radcliffe won the women #39;s New York marathon in two hours 23 minutes 10 seconds on Sunday in the race #39;s closest finish and redeem herself


Chargers rain on Saints parade The San Diego Chargers won convincingly for the second straight week, beating the New Orleans Saints 43-17 with sporadic rain drops raining down.


Ten-man PSG clinch seventh straight win over Marseille Ten-man Paris St Germain clinched their seventh consecutive victory over arch-rivals Olympique Marseille with a 2-1 triumph in Ligue 1 on Sunday thanks to a second-half winner by substitute Edouard Cisse.


Troops set for Christmas homecoming Black Watch troops spent their first day off the front line and thinking ahead to Christmas at home. The troops have returned to Basra after their controversial month-long mission to Camp Dogwood near the Sunni  quot;Triangle of Death quot;.


Nikkei Erases Gains  TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei erased opening gains by  mid-morning on Monday as caution over the yen's rise offset  optimism about the post-election outlook for Wall Street.


Palestinian heads to visit Arafat Yasser Arafat's top officials plan to travel to Paris to assess the exact condition of their ailing leader.


Nikkei Dips Down, Yen Weighs on Exporters  TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged down  by midsession on Monday after erasing opening gains as investor  caution over the yen's rise offset optimism about the  post-election outlook for Wall Street.


Tesco begins music-download site UK supermarket chain Tesco  launches an online music service it hopes will rival Apple's market-leading iTunes.


Bombings kill 16 in Baghdad, Mosul At least 16 people died in suicide bombings in Baghdad and Mosul yesterday as insurgents stepped up their campaign to undermine Iraq #39;s security forces and sow ethnic tensions before elections scheduled for January.


Upside to a Dollar That's Falling THE stock market is rising, but the dollar is falling. And the decline of the dollar is more likely to continue than the rally of the stock market.


S.E.C. Is Said to Examine Stock Pricing By Big Brokers About a dozen brokerage firms are suspected of failing to secure the best available price for stocks they were trading for their customers.


Microsoft Seeks Video Game Winner With Halo 2 The anticipated release of Halo 2 is the latest and perhaps the best indication of how the blockbuster mentality of Hollywood has pervaded the videogame industry.


Australian Job Advertisements Rose 5 Last Month (Update2) The number of jobs advertised in major Australian newspapers rose in October to the highest level since January 2001 as employers face difficulties finding workers as the economy expands.


Australian Gasoline Prices May Ease, Treasurer Costello Says Australia #39;s inflation rate was contained and gasoline prices may ease in coming months, Treasuer Peter Costello told reporters in Melbourne.


British firms increasingly outsourcing jobs abroad: survey BIRMINGHAM, England : British companies are under increasing pressure to relocate parts of their business overseas to remain competitive, with Asia and Eastern Europe the chosen destinations, a survey showed.


Stockland to Make Proposal That Involves General Property Trust Stockland, Australia #39;s second-biggest property trust by market value, plans to make a proposal involving General Property Trust, the subject of aA\$7.


Knowledge Learning Buying KinderCare The Knowledge Learning Corporation has signed a deal to buy KinderCare Learning Centers, which operates preschool and child care centers, for \$550 million and the assumption of debt.


Vinatieri, Dillon Pace Pats Adam Vinatieri hits four field goals and tosses his first career touchdown pass to help New England bounce St. Louis, 40-22, on Sunday.


Bears Defeat Giants, 28-21 The Chicago Bears stole the New York Giants' early-season formula for success - again and again and ...


Arafat's Wife Opposes Leaders Visiting Him (Reuters) Reuters - Yasser Arafat's senior deputies hoped to\travel to France on Monday to meet the critically ill\Palestinian president but his wife was opposed to the visit, a\senior Palestinian official said.


Goodbye, Numminen Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." Similarly, if it were left to me to decide on a winter without hockey, or hockey without winter, I'd actually lean toward a Thrashers-Wild tilt.


THECHAT <em> When Republican Michael G. Fitzpatrick is sworn in as the new congressman from Pennsylvania's 8th District, the longtime Philadelphia sports fan will face some important decisions. Chief among them, of course . . . </em>


Radcliffe avenges Athens How something so elephantine can be so simultaneously light on its feet is a mystery. But maybe the New York City Marathon can be explained a bit by Paula Radcliffe #39;s presence yesterday.


Buddha teaches Safin to be master of himself Marat Safin, on current form, will start the favourite for the Masters Cup that begins in Houston a week today, the 24-year-old Russian having won his third Paris Indoor Open in five years yesterday with a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 victory over the Czech qualifier


Smith Off as Manchester Derby Drawn; Newcastle Loses (Update1) Alan Smith was sent off with two minutes remaining as Manchester United was held 0-0 at Old Trafford by Manchester City. Newcastle lost 4-1 at home to Fulham, while Bolton drew 1-1 at Middlesbrough.


Cardinals flip the flailing Dolphins 24-23 Eight seconds into the game, the Arizona Cardinals lost a fumble. They sputtered on offense, committed nine penalties and blew a late lead.