Villa give Tottenham sixth straight league loss

Peru midfielder Nolberto Solano helped Aston Villa to a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, handing the London club sixth straight league defeat Monday in the PremierLeague.


Alex regrets for the misses

ALEX FERGUSON believes there is still one gaping omission in his record at Manchester United. As he prepares for his 1,000th game tonight against Lyon in the Champions League he can look back on singles, doubles and trebles.


Source says Spurrier headed to South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC A source tells The Associated Press that Steve Spurrier will be hired as Lou Holtz #39;s replacement at South Carolina.


Wake Forest leaps to No. 1 for first time in school history

McLEAN, Va. (SportsTicker) - Wake Forest took over the top spot in the USA Today/ESPN coaches poll but North Carolina and Arizona were the biggest losers.


Insurgent was faking death

Marines in Fallujah shot and killed an insurgent who opened fire on them while faking dead Sunday, the 1st Marine Division announced Monday.


Stockwell Day points to AIDS story to explain Arafat snub (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Stockwell Day is pointing to a published report that includes the suggestion that Yasser Arafat had AIDS in explaining why he didn't send condolences on the death of the PLO leader.


Third-Party Candidates Seek Ohio Recount (AP)

AP - Two third-party presidential candidates filed a federal lawsuit Monday to force a recount of Ohio ballots, and a spokesman for the state Democratic Party said it intends to join the suit.


Dollar dips against euro as G20 offers no reprieve

NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 22: The dollar slipped against the euro on Monday in thin trading after a weekend meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bankers in Berlin offered no concrete measures to stem the dollar #39;s decline.


Pentagon says it will open tanker deal to competition

WASHINGTON The Pentagon says it #39;s reopening a controversial deal to supply refueling tankers to the Air Force, dealing a blow to Chicago-based Boeing.


Skulls Trojan attacks Symbian mobile phones

Users of Nokia #39;s 7610 smart phone and other phones running Symbian #39;s Series 60 software should be aware of a new Trojan program on the Internet.


Kazaa offers unlimited free Internet phone calls

Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign as the top IT priority among IT managers due to widespread IP telephony deployment and other network infrastructure upgrades.


Isle of Wight was home to biggest dinosaur yet

Bones from the biggest dinosaur so far reported by scientists in Europe have been discovered in the Isle of Wight. A single neck bone from the 125 million to 130 million-year


Prosecutor: Players, Fans To Be Held Accountable For Brawl

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Investigators are mulling whether to file criminal charges in connection with the brawl at Friday #39;s Pacers-Pistons game, and neither player nor fan will be spared if prosecution is warranted, Oakland County #39;s prosecutor said Monday.


Kentucky Offensive Coordinator Resigns

LEXINGTON, Ky. Nov 22, 2004 - Kentucky offensive coordinator Ron Hudson resigned Monday after directing one of the worst offenses in college football this season.


Dorsett watches two players pass him on NFL list

Tony Dorsett was impressed with Curtis Martin the first time he saw the running back suit up for the University of Pittsburgh. Not much has changed since.


FOOTBALL: NOU BALLS PLEASE

HENRIK LARSSON is out for the season because of a shattered left knee but Barcelona #39;s manager Frank Rijkaard, while sympathetic to the Swede #39;s plight, won #39;t lose any sleep ahead of tomorrow night #39;s Champions League match against Celtic.


My hope for the Middle East, by Powell

Colin Powell, the outgoing American secretary of state, voiced hopes yesterday for a revival in the Middle East peace process following his first meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in more than 18 months.


Bahrain renews Iraqi talks offer

SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Bahrain last night reiterated His Majesty King Hamad #39;s offer to host an Iraqi political multi-sectarian conference in Manama.


McDonald's CEO Steps Down Due to Cancer

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp. MCD.N said on  Monday President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell had stepped  down to focus on his cancer treatment and that Vice Chairman  Jim Skinner would replace him.


IBM Wins Honeywell Deal, Eyes More

NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM has won a long-term contract from  Honeywell worth several hundred million dollars, its largest  military/aerospace engineering contract since IBM exited the  field a decade ago, it said on Monday.


Ukraine Liberals Vow New Rallies to Overturn Vote (Reuters)

Reuters - Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor\Yushchenko pledged a campaign of mass street protests to\overturn presidential election results he, and Western\countries, say were rigged by a Moscow-backed government.


McDonald #39;s CEO Steps Down Due to Cancer

McDonald #39;s Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell stepped down effective immediately to focus on his cancer treatment, the company said on Monday.


Swainson: IBM Exec Seen As Next Computer Assoc. CEO

The wild one. Computer Associates International (nyse: CA - news - people ) has named John Swainson as its new chief executive, reports say.


Apple price target boost gives struggling Dow a late fillip

US STOCKS rose yesterday as a higher price target for the shares of Apple Computer generated enthusiasm for technology stocks and investors waved off worry about a decline in the dollar.


Mozilla backtracks in eBay privacy flap

The Mozilla Foundation has updated the German-language version of Firefox in a bid to defuse a growing controversy over the way its search toolbar handles private customer data.


Expanding Isotrak becomes blade runner

Logistics support firm Isotrak, whose customers include Tesco and Royal Mail, has used blade servers to expand its computing capacity without enlarging its datacentres.


Scientists unearth UK #39;s biggest dinosaur

BONES from the biggest dinosaur ever discovered in the UK have been excavated by fossil hunters on the Isle of Wight, according to scientists.


Pacers officials back banished players

Indiana Pacers officials backed their players as the National Basketball Association rang with recriminations in the wake of a violent brawl between Pacers players and fans in Detroit.


Federer rolls on in a class of his own

While there cannot be the slightest doubt that the decision to stage the end-of-season Masters Cup at a modest outdoor arena in Texas for the past two years was a huge mistake, the incandescent play of Switzerland #39;s Roger Federer has preserved the


Ravens might be without Jamal Lewis against Patriots

The Baltimore Ravens have become accustomed to overcoming injuries and off-the-field problems this season, so there was no sense of panic upon learning that running back Jamal Lewis could miss this week #39;s game against the New England Patriots.


Fatah Party Chooses Abbas As Its Candidate (AP)

AP - The ruling Fatah party chose Mahmoud Abbas as its candidate to replace Yasser Arafat as head of the Palestinian Authority in Jan. 9 elections, a Palestinian official said. Abbas, 69, Arafat's longtime deputy as head of the Palestine Liberation Organization, has already been named head of the PLO.


Nude Photo Publisher Perfect 10 Sues Google (Reuters)

Reuters - A California-based pornographer\said on Monday it has sued Google Inc. , alleging that\its leading Internet search engines are illegally allowing\people to view hijacked versions of its nude photos and to\access its Web site with stolen passwords.


BUSH SEEKS FUNDS FOR COLOMBIA

US President George W. Bush has vowed to seek more funding for a sweeping plan to battle cocaine production and defeat heavily armed rebels in Colombia.


Cell Phone Makers Fast Getting In Tune With Emergence Of Digital Music (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Growing use of digital music players has cell phone makers singing a happy tune.


IBM Wins Honeywell Deal, Eyes More (Reuters)

Reuters - IBM has won a long-term contract from\Honeywell worth several hundred million dollars, its largest\military/aerospace engineering contract since IBM exited the\field a decade ago, it said on Monday.


Strong Earthquake Rattles New Zealand's South Island (Reuters)

Reuters - A strong earthquake shook New\Zealand's South Island on Tuesday but there were no reports of\injuries or major damage, officials and witnesses said.


Ducks Continue to Thrive in Long Island (AP)

AP - Before the shopping malls, before Levittown and Jones Beach, before the traffic jams on the Long Island Expressway, there were the ducks.


Drunken Rats Used to Study Alcohol Effects (AP)

AP - A collection of drunken rats is helping University of North Carolina researchers understand how brains repair themselves after chronic drinking  #151; and possibly find new ways to help alcoholics recover full mental capacity.


Nintendo's innards

Wondering what your shiny new Nintendo DS looks like on the inside? Lik Sang saves you the voided warranty with a new photo gallery showing a detailed dissection of the new handheld game machine. Missing Links


AMD releases budget notebook chips

Advanced Micro Devices has started to ship the Sempron 3000 chip for budget notebooks.


Skulls on cell phones don't scare Symbian

Symbian says the Skulls program that disrupts some cell phones might not be a Trojan horse.


SunRocket fires off new low for Net phone rates

Two former MCI honchos to introduce unlimited domestic calling to any number, plus some international dialing, for about \$16 a month.


McDonald #39;s Says Chief Executive Charlie Bell Resigns (Update1)

McDonald #39;s Corp., the world #39;s largest restaurant chain, said Chief Executive and President Charlie Bell has resigned to focus on his fight against cancer.


Briefs: US firms buy Baring Asset unit

ING Groep, the largest Dutch financial services company, agreed Monday to sell London-based Baring Asset Management to two US buyers.


People angry at JFK game

Traffic, a Scottish firm, has announced a release of JFK game, codenamed JFK Reloaded today. The firm plans to launch the game on the 41st anniversary of Kennedys death.


Microsoft TV Attracts Older People To The Web

Microsoft is hoping its Web-based TV service will attract ageing users to surf the Internet, read e-mail and view digital photos - all without a computer.


Victory Doesn't Impress Schottenheimer (AP)

AP - Things are going so well with the surprising San Diego Chargers that they're asking season-ticket holders for playoff deposits and one of their least-known players is dating Pamela Anderson.


Artest Expresses Regret Over Brawl with Detroit Fans (Reuters)

Reuters - Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest\has admitted that he regrets charging into the stands to fight\Detroit Pistons fans last Friday, sparking an ugly brawl that\led to his suspension for the rest of the season.


ABC News No Charges Imminent After Basketball Brawl

John Green of West Bloomfield Township, Mich., shown on a framegrab from WDIV-TV in Detroit, Nov. 22, 2004. County prosecutor David Gorcyca said that Green was the fan who threw a cup that hit Indiana forward


NCAA Game Summary - Iowa vs. Louisville

Maui, HI (Sports Network) - Jeff Horner scored 18 points and Pierre Pierce added 16, as Iowa knocked off 12th-ranked Louisville, 76-71, in the opening round of the Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center.


Hu: No more Yasukuni visits

SANTIAGO, Chile-Chinese President Hu Jintao told Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi that his repeated visits to Yasukuni Shrine are the biggest obstacles to improving Japan-China relations.


Artest Expresses Regret Over Brawl with Detroit Fans

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest  has admitted that he regrets charging into the stands to fight  Detroit Pistons fans last Friday, sparking an ugly brawl that  led to his suspension for the rest of the season.


College Basketball: Iowa Surprises Louisville

MAUI, Hawaii (Sports Network) - Jeff Horner scored 18  points and Pierre Pierce added 16, as Iowa knocked off  12th-ranked Louisville, 76-71, in the opening round of the Maui  Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center.


Houston Ready for Next Step

Knicks guard Allan Houston pronounced himself ready to begin scrimmaging, and he could get his first chance later this week.


Still Waiting for a New Home

The MetroStars' telephone conference call after M.L.S.'s expansion draft was a lot like the team's disappointing season - snaps, crackles but ultimately no pop.


Oil prices drop, stocks rise on light pre-holiday trading

By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stocks moved modestly higher Monday. Investors are likely to do little trading this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday.


Pentagon says it will open tanker deal to competition

WASHINGTON The Pentagon is reopening a controversial 23 (b) billion dollar deal with Boeing to supply refueling tankers to the Air Force.


AstraZeneca and CAT in research deal

AstraZeneca is spending 75 million pounds to take a 20 percent stake in Cambridge Antibody Technology and boost its position in one of the fastest-growing fields of drug research.


Nude Photo Publisher Perfect 10 Sues Google

A California-based pornographer said on Monday it has sued Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , alleging that its leading Internet search engines are


Prince of Persia: The Final Interview

Now that we #39;ve beaten Warrior Within, we return to ask Ubisoft some final questions. November 22, 2004 - Prince of Persia: Warrior Within ships December 2 for Xbox, PS2, GameCube, and PC.


Penn. School District Offers  #39;Intelligent Design #39; Book as <b>...</b>

A Pennsylvania school district thought to be the first school to teach Intelligent Design released a statement on Friday clarifying that its procedural statements to be read as part of its biology curriculum is only an attempt to present a


Mavs' Nowitzki Out With Sprained Ankle (AP)

AP - Dirk Nowitzki missed the Dallas Mavericks' game against Minnesota on Monday night and likely will miss three or four more because of a sprained ankle, adding the team's best player to an already lengthy list of hobbling players.


Nowitzki Sidelined With Ankle Injury

Dallas, TX -- Dallas Mavericks All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki is expected to be sidelined 7-to-10 days after an MRI exam Monday revealed a mild left ankle sprain.


Thanks to Back-Door, but Legal, Maneuver, Pakistan Has New Prime <b>...</b>

PAKISTAN #39;S NATIONAL Assembly has elected Shaukat Aziz as the countrys new prime minister, replacing interim Prime Minister Chaudhri Shujaat, who stepped in when Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali resigned June 28.


No. 6 Notre Dame Clips Colorado St. 69-47 (AP)

AP - Megan Duffy scored 15 points and Jacqueline Batteast added 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead Notre Dame to a 69-47 victory over Colorado State on Monday night.


Communist duo seek closer ties

Chinese President Hu Jintao visits Cuba's Fidel Castro, as the two communist countries seek closer ties.


Crime tops Queen's Speech agenda

New measures to fight crime and drugs are expected to be at the heart of the Queen's Speech on Tuesday.


Ailing McDonald #39;s CEO resigs

McDonald #39;s Corp. CEO Charlie Bell, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in May, resigned Monday to focus on his battle with the disease, the company announced.


Hartford tackles image as nation #39;s seventh-most dangerous city

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Hartford officials are pointing to steadily decreasing crime statistics and an overhauled police department in an attempt to discredit a national survey ranking Hartford the country #39;s seventh-dangerous city.


Chinas mobile phone users go over the 320-million mark

China recorded more than 320 million subscribers to mobile phone services as of the end of October this year, equivalent to a penetration rate of 24.8 users per 100 persons, according to statistics released by Chinas Ministry of Information Industry.


Game  quot;JFK quot; reloads ire

A new video game  quot;JFK Reloaded quot; released at the time which coincides with the 41st anniversary of Kennedy #39;s murder stirs up so much controversy that even its producers can hardly expect.


Skulls Trojan attacks Symbian mobile phones

Users using Symbian operating system based mobile phones (series 60) should be careful about a new application (which can be downloaded from regular shareware and freeware websites) that instills a Trojan, codenamed Skulls.


Bird says team  quot;fully supports Ron Artest, quot; police review tape

Indiana Pacers chief executive Donnie Walsh says the team hasn #39;t decided whether it will appeal the NBA #39;s suspensions of Ron Artest and two other Indiana players following Friday night #39;s brawl in Detroit.


Racism rears its ugly head

Football #39;s authorities have called for renewed vigilance against racism in the game following the reported abuse towards Dwight Yorke at Blackburn.


First-time major winners Mickelson, Hamilton square off in Grand <b>...</b>

Masters champion Phil Mickelson and British Open winner Todd Hamilton took two very different roads to get to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.


Arafats Nephew Blames Israel

(IsraelNN.com) Yasser Arafats nephew Nasser al-Kidwa announced after receiving the late arch terrorists medical records that no poison known to French officials was detected in Yasser Arafats bloodstream.


Pennington Responds to Ranking

Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington on Monday disputed a claim that Atlanta is the nation #39;s third most dangerous city. Pennington said crime has gone down since he took over as police chief in 2002.


Orange County, Indiana still ready for Trump casino

A southern Indiana county is keeping its hopes up for an economic revival led by Donald Trump #39;s casino even though his casino company has filed for bankruptcy protection.


No. 1 Wake Forest Wallops Yale 99-72 (AP)

AP - Wake Forest celebrated its first appearance at No. 1 with an easy victory. Chris Paul, Eric Williams and Kyle Visser each scored 15 points to lead the Demon Deacons past Yale 99-72 Monday night.


Red Sox video debuts during gala party in Boston

Trot Nixon couldn #39;t wait to see the Red Sox playoff run on the big screen. The Boston outfielder already knew the ending would be great.


Seahawks #39; Robinson hit with four-game suspension

Seattle receiver Koren Robinson was suspended without pay Monday for the next four games for violating the NFL #39;s substance-abuse policy.


Sportsview: Gap Between NBA Players, Fans (AP)

AP - The NBA's problems cut deeper than image, go further than the fighting in Detroit, and can't be solved simply by suspensions.


At Least 17 Killed in Darfur Fighting (AP)

AP - Fighting near a village in Sudan's crisis-plagued Darfur region killed at least 17 people Monday, while helicopters rescued dozens of workers who fled into the bush to escape.


No. 9 Duke Holds Off Davidson 74-61 (AP)

AP - Daniel Ewing scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and sparked two big runs to help No. 9 Duke pull out a 74-61 victory over pesky Davidson on Monday night at the Charlotte Coliseum.


Audit Lays Blames for Fla. Database Errors (AP)

AP - Florida elections officials were lax in their oversight of the company that created a flawed database of felons and dead voters, but there was no intent to disenfranchise anyone, an internal audit of the project found.


Martin Says His Trade Isn't the Fault of Thorn

Kenyon Martin made it clear Sunday that he did not hold Rod Thorn responsible for his departure after he spent his first four N.B.A. seasons with the Nets.


Pakistan committed to peace talks

\Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz says his country stands for peace and dialogue ahead of a visit to India.


Detroit Pistons Team Report - December 4

(Sports Network) - The defending world champion Detroit Pistons will try to get back to the .500 mark tonight, when they travel to New Orleans to battle the struggling Hornets.


Americans Show Clear Concerns on Bush Agenda

Americans are optimistic about the next four years, but they have reservations about President Bush's agenda.


Oracle Secures Nearly 61 PeopleSoft Shareholder Backing

Oracle has won backing from slightly more than 60 of PeopleSoft Inc. shareholders in its \$9.2 billion hostile takeover. Friday evening, the software maker announced that 228.7 million out of the roughly 376


McDonald #39;s CEO Steps Down Due to Cancer

McDonald #39;s Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell had stepped down to focus on his cancer treatment and that Vice Chairman Jim Skinner would replace him.


Gary Sheffield #39;s shoulder bothered him for most of the season. (Al <b>...</b>

NEW YORK -- After three weeks of rest didn #39;t do the trick, Gary Sheffield will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Tuesday.


Henson plays for Cowboys, now will he start?

Now Henson is waiting like everyone else to find out if he #39;ll soon be the starting quarterback. Coach Bill Parcells today said starter Vinny Testaverde is questionable because of a sore shoulder and back.


Kapler first to bolt World Series champions

Gabe Kapler became the first player to leave the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo.


EU chief vows to champion reforms

BRUSSELS Jos Manuel Barroso came out fighting here Monday, his first day as president of the European Commission, saying the uncertainty surrounding the incoming commission had not dented the European Union #39;s credibility but was a sign of a growing EU


Jaguars' Leftwich Expects to Return This Week

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Jacksonville Jaguars  quarterback Byron Leftwich expects to be back in the starting  lineup this week when his team travels to Minnesota to take on  the Vikings.


Busch hangs on for Nextel Cup title; Biffle wins Ford 400

HOMESTEAD, Florida (Ticker) -- Kurt Busch overcame a variety of setbacks, including a wheel falling off his car early in Sunday #39;s Ford 400, to clinch the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway.


Bush for verifying Iran #39;s claims

US President George W Bush has called for a verification into Iran #39;s claims of having suspended uranium enrichment, and having no nuclear weapons ambitions.


Far EasTone says pickings slim

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co () projects earnings to expand mildly next year as the company #39;s planned third-generation (3G) mobile service is not expected to stimulate business


England beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AFP) - England beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third one-day international at the Queens Sports Club to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the four-match series.


No. 1 Wake Forest 99, Yale 72

Chris Paul, Eric Williams and Kyle Visser each scored 15 points to lead the Demon Deacons past Yale 99-72 Monday night. Chris Ellis added 14 points for Wake Forest (3-0), which had five players in double figures.


Iran suspends its uranium enrichment programme

IRAN yesterday froze sensitive nuclear work, including uranium enrichment, in a move likely to thwart United States efforts to report the Islamic state to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions.


Report: Gamecocks to Name Spurrier New Head Coach Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sports Network) - The University of South  Carolina has scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. EST Tuesday  when it is expected to announce that Steve Spurrier will take  over as the school's new head football coach.


Yukos hits back with legal action against Kremlin

The core shareholder group of the Russian oil company Yukos has launched legal proceedings against the Kremlin under the international energy charter and says it will sue the company that wins its main production unit at auction next month, in a last


Leeson forgotten as the Baring name goes to US

The 242-year-old Baring name is to pass into American ownership after it was sold by the Dutch bank ING which rescued it from collapse nearly a decade ago.


Chiefs Lead Pats 10-7 After One Quarter (AP)

AP - Trent Green connected with Eddie Kennison on Kansas City's longest pass play of the season and the Chiefs took a 10-7 first-quarter lead over New England on Monday night.


JFK murder game condemned

A new computer game which allows players to recreate the assassination of John F Kennedy has been condemned as  quot;despicable quot; by the former US president #39;s family.


Titanic battle over new DVD format

It is being billed as the next VHS versus Betamax, the seminal TV technology culture clash that left millions of pieces of domestic equipment obsolete almost as soon as they had been built.


DC-bound Expos choose  #39;Nationals #39; as new moniker

With a new name, a new logo and a new generation of baseball fans, the nation #39;s capital now has a new baseball team, the Nationals.


Report: Gamecocks to name Spurrier new head coach Tuesday

Columbia, SC (Sports Network) - The University of South Carolina has scheduled a news conference for 1 pm (et) Tuesday when it is expected to announce that Steve Spurrier will take over as the school #39;s new head football coach.


NCAA Game Summary - Yale at Wake Forest

The Deacons resume Preseason NIT action on Wednesday with a clash against Providence in the semifinals...Wake Forest leads the all-time series with Yale, 5-1.


Refugees suffer as aid workers are airlifted to safety

More than 40 aid workers were dramatically rescued by helicopter yesterday as violence, including aerial bombardments of a town, flared across Sudan #39;s crisis-plagued Darfur region.


BHP Billiton completes A\$2.27b share buyback

SYDNEY: Anglo-Australian mining group BHP Billiton Ltd. said it had completed an off-market share buyback worth A\$2.27b (US\$1.77b).


Kennedys game fury

THE family of President John F Kennedy yesterday blasted a video game that lets players simulate his assassination. Glasgow-based Traffic Games has released JFK Reloaded to coincide with the 41st anniversary of the murder in Dallas.


Kazaa #39;s Skype offers free calls

THE latest version of the controversial Kazaa peer-to-peer file swapping platform has appeared with an integrated Skype voice over IP internet phone application, promising free calls between its users.


Dilithium has 80 of 3G video telephony test market

Dilithium Networks announced that NEC has purchased Dilithium Network Analyzer. Dilithium Networks estimates that 80 of 3G Mobile operators, network equipment vendors, and handset manufacturers use Dilithium


Macca Goes to the Super Bowl

Sir Paul McCartney has been named the featured performer at next year #39;s Super Bowl halftime show, to be shown on the Fox network on Feb 6. Janet Jackson #39;s duet with Justin Timberlake caused a ruckus at the show this year, when she bared her breast.


In Opener, Hoyas Are Shut Down

The new coach of the Georgetown men #39;s basketball team was greeted with chants of  quot;JT3! quot; as he stepped onto the MCI Center court before the Hoyas #39; season opener against Temple last night.


After 8 Years in Jail, Husband of Bhutto Is Free

Asif Ali Zardari, the husband of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was released Monday on \$16,900 bail on the last of numerous corruption charges that have kept him in prison since 1996.


HP Certifies, Supports Novell Linux Desktop (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - HP says it has certified its complete business line of desktops, workstations and notebooks on Novell's Linux Desktop. It will sell and support the distribution to volume customers.


Three U.N. Hostages in Afghanistan Freed (AP)

AP - Three U.N. workers kidnapped in Afghanistan have been released unharmed after more than three weeks in captivity, Afghan officials said Tuesday.


Westwood leads Goosen

England #39;s Lee Westwood leads South Africa #39;s Retief Goosen by one shot going into the final day of the Nedbank Challenge in Sun City.


Ralph Klein leads Alberta Tories to 10th consecutive majority government (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - EDMONTON (CP) - Alberta's Progressive Conservatives set a new benchmark for electoral success Monday, winning a record 10th consecutive majority government.


Boise State-Nevada Game on ESPN (AP)

AP - Kickoff for the regular-season finale between No. 10 Boise State and Nevada has been moved back to 4:45 p.m. PST Saturday to accommodate a national television audience.


Dolphins Protect New Zealand Swimmers from Shark (Reuters)

Reuters - A pod of dolphins circled\protectively round a group of New Zealand swimmers to fend off\an attack by a great white shark, media reported on Tuesday.


Iraq Falls Short on Vote Security

Iraqi forces will protect polling places during the coming elections, but there are far fewer trained security officers than needed.


Medical Journal Calls for a New Drug Watchdog

Medical researchers said the U.S. needs a system independent of the F.D.A. to detect harmful effects of drugs already on the market.


Report: China to Release Jailed Dissident (AP)

AP - China plans to release a prominent imprisoned dissident this week, cutting short his sentence in an apparent "conciliatory gesture" by the government of President Hu Jintao, a human rights group said Tuesday.


Peru Wants Intl Court to Take on Fujimori Case (Reuters)

Reuters - Peru should call in the\International Court of Justice to rule on its request for the\extradition of former President Alberto Fujimori from Japan,\state attorney Nelly Calderon said on Sunday, expressing\frustration at Japan's failure to act so far.


Important Update for Internet Explorer 6

Microsoft has released an update to resolve a buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 6, which could allow attackers to run arbitrary code and take control of vulnerable systems.


Crude prices cross \$49 per barrel

Crude oil futures edged up toward \$50 a barrel today amid renewed fears over winter supplies. Light sweet crude for delivery in January traded at \$49.49 a barrel at midday in Europe, up 60 cents from the contract #39;s


AA to delay aircraft deliveries

Fort Worth, Texas-based, American Airlines says it will defer 54 of 56 Boeing aircraft scheduled for delivery between 2006 and 2010, American said Monday.


AUTO CLUB: SD A POPULAR THANKSGIVING DESTINATION FOR AREA <b>...</b>

(11-22-2004) - The San Diego area is expected to be the fifth most-popular destination when an estimated 2.85 million Southern Californians travel this Thanksgiving holiday, the Auto Club reported Monday.


Former AOL Chairman Heads Luxury Travel Firm

Steve Case, America Online Inc. #39;s former chairman, bought a majority stake in Exclusive Resorts LLC, a two-year-old luxury travel company, and signed on as the company #39;s chairman.


Snohomish County, Marysville, back out of track plan

MARYSVILLE, Wash. -- Plans for a NASCAR race track in Snohomish County crashed and burned Monday, when local leaders advised International Speedway Corp.


Congress Approves NASA budget

Sending people to the moon and Mars is no longer just President Bush #39;s vision. It #39;s officially the United States #39; new mission in space.


GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

A lackluster FPS that #39;s lacking in almost every category, this Bond is by no means golden. November 22, 2004 - In a fall season slammed with AAA first-person shooters, Electronic Arts #39; move to release GoldenEye


Boise State-Nevada Game on ESPN

RENO, Nev. Nov 22, 2004 - Kickoff for the regular-season finale between No. 10 Boise State and Nevada has been moved back to 4:45 pm PST Saturday to accommodate a national television audience.


Aid workers evacuated as violence flares in Darfur; at least 17 <b>...</b>

Fighting near a village in Sudan #39;s crisis-plagued Darfur region killed at least 17 people Monday, while helicopters rescued dozens of workers who fled into the bush to escape.


UN Workers Freed in Afghanistan - Govt Officials

Three foreign UN workers held in Afghanistan since Oct. 28 were freed on Tuesday, government officials said.  quot;They were released a while back this morning, quot; said a government official, who


Georgia Tech Escapes Illinois-Chicago (AP)

AP - Luke Schenscher made a pair of free throws with 25.9 seconds left, B.J. Elder made three 3-pointers in the final nine minutes and No. 3 Georgia Tech survived a scare from Illinois-Chicago with a 60-59 victory Monday night.


Hungary to send troops to Iraq next summer: defence minister (AFP)

AFP - Hungary plans to send troops to Iraq next summer under a NATO training mandate, Defence Minister Ferenc Juhasz said, a week after parliament voted to pull its contingent out by the year's end.


Mavericks' Nowitzki Sidelined with Ankle Injury

DALLAS (Sports Network) - Dallas Mavericks All-Star forward  Dirk Nowitzki is expected to be sidelined 7-to-10 days after an  MRI exam Monday revealed a mild left ankle sprain.


Holtz Goes; Brawlers Won't Play On in Bowls

South Carolina and Clemson said they would decline postseason bowl bids because of their brawl Saturday, and that means Lou Holtz has coached his final game.


UN welcomes Burma prison releases

The UN welcomes plans by the military government to free some 4,000 prisoners, including political detainees.


Bush Praises Colombia's Battle Vs. Drugs

Under a security web of warplanes, ships and 15,000 troops, President Bush praised Colombia's battle against drugs and Marxist guerrillas Monday and pledged to keep U.S. aid flowing so "this courageous nation can win its war against narcoterrorists."


A timeline of McDonald #39;s CEOs

_December 2002: Jack M. Greenberg retires after four years as chairman and CEO as the company struggles to emerge from a deep, two-year slump.


CA taps IBM executive to be CEO

This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning) and open source initiatives are on the horizon.


China Rules Out Terrorism in Plane Crash

Investigators in China have ruled out terrorism in the crash of a passenger plane Sunday that claimed the lives of 54 people. State media said Monday that investigators sent from Beijing hadn #39;t determined


Citing Cancer, Chief Resigns at McDonald #39;s

The McDonald #39;s Corporation, the world #39;s largest restaurant chain, announced yesterday that Charles H. Bell was resigning as chief executive to focus on his battle with cancer, and


Hard Times at Krispy Kreme

It was a bad day yesterday for the doughnut maker Krispy Kreme, a Wall Street darling just a year ago. Reporting its third-quarter earnings, the company, based in Winston-Salem, NC, said


CNN Chooses Ex-CBS Official as Its US Chief

CNN announced another change in its top management yesterday, appointing Jonathan Klein, who used to be the No. 2 executive at CBS News, as president of the company #39;s domestic network.


FAO Schwarz to Reopen; Timing Is No Coincidence

For 10 months, the windows at FAO Schwarz, the once-fabled toy store and tourist attraction on Fifth Avenue, have been shrouded in paper, disappointing out-of-town visitors, intriguing retail


New video game recreates JFK assassination, angers Quad-Citians

Forty-one years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was gunned down during a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Now, a British video game company recreates one of the darkest moments in recent US political history.


Mystifying Image Of Virgin Mary On Grilled Cheese Sandwich Sold To <b>...</b>

ST. JOHNS, Antigua, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In a perfect example of Americana pop culture phenomenon, a grilled cheese sandwich that bears the image of the Virgin Mary has been sold on eBay to Internet casino GoldenPalace.


Grizzlies 93, Spurs 90

Bonzi Wells had 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute left, to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 93-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.


45 aid workers rescued from Darfur

An African Union helicopter rescued 45 aid workers, 30 from the Save the Children organization, amid renewed fighting in Sudan #39;s Darfur region Monday.


McDonald's Bell Steps Down Due to Cancer

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp. said on Monday  that Charlie Bell, its 44-year-old president and chief  executive, had stepped down to focus on battling cancer just  seven months after assuming the top post at the world's largest  fast-food company.


Dollar Wins Respite

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rallied against the  euro, Japanese yen and most other currencies on Tuesday, with a  public holiday in Japan and the excessive positions in the  market giving it some respite from the recent heavy selling.


Citing Cancer, Chief Resigns at McDonald's

McDonald's announced that Charles H. Bell was resigning as chief to focus on his battle with cancer, and will be succeeded by James Skinner, the vice chairman.


CNN Chooses Ex-CBS Official as Its U.S. Chief

CNN appointed Jonathan Klein, who used to be the No..2 executive at CBS News, as president of its domestic network.


Software Firm to Name New Chief Executive

Computer Associates International is expected to announce that its new chief executive will be John Swainson, an I.B.M. executive with strong technical and sales credentials.


Panel Chief Denies Knowing About Item on Inspecting Tax Returns

The chairman of the appropriations subcommittee with jurisdiction over the I.R.S. budget said the measure had been inserted without his knowledge.


Gold Hits 16-Year High; Asian Shares Gain (Reuters)

Reuters - Gold hit its highest level in more\than 16 years on Tuesday as a steadier dollar failed to cool\worries over the currency's outlook, while Asian stocks gained\modestly after a solid performance on Wall Street.


McDonald's Bell Steps Down Due to Cancer (Reuters)

Reuters - McDonald's Corp. said on Monday\that Charlie Bell, its 44-year-old president and chief\executive, had stepped down to focus on battling cancer just\seven months after assuming the top post at the world's largest\fast-food company.


Oil Dips, Watches Heating Stocks, Weather (Reuters)

Reuters - Oil prices slipped on Tuesday but\remained well above  #36;48 a barrel as dealers weighed up whether\a thin cushion of heating fuel in the United States would be\sufficient to meet winter demand.


Wal-Mart Will Allow Unions in China (Reuters)

Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's\biggest retailer, gave ground to Chinese pressure Tuesday and\said it would allow its workers to set up a trade union.


Valuations Seen Intact For Oracle, PeopleSoft

S amp;P Equity Research maintained ratings for PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ) and Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ). On Saturday, 61 of PeopleSoft shareholders tendered their stock in favor of Oracle #39;s offer of \$24 a share for the company.


HSBC to bid on Korea bank- report

HSBC Holdings PLC is in seeking to gain controlling interest in Korea First Bank, according to a published report. Free! Sign up here to receive our Midday Market Report e-Newsletter!


Counterfeit goods cost city over \$1 billion

The Big Apples counterfeit-goods industry cost the city \$1.03 billion in lost tax revenue last year, says Comptroller Bill Thompson in a new report.


eBay bidding ends at \$28,000 for 10-year-old sandwich with image

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Half of a ten-year-old grilled cheese sandwich said to bear the image of the Virgin Mary has sold on eBay for 28-thousand dollars.


Kazaa #39;s Latest Version Enables Free Internet Voice Calls

The pathway to greater success may not be through the computers of song-swappers, though undoubtedly they will use the technology.


Gamecocks, Tigers Say  quot;No quot; To Bowl Bids

COLUMBIA, SC -- Clemson and South Carolina will not accept bowl bids, punishment for a brawl between players toward the end of Saturday #39;s game, the schools announced Monday.


Timberwolves 83, Mavericks 82

Kevin Garnett made two free throws with 5.9 seconds left then Trenton Hassell blocked Jerry Stackhouse #39;s long jumper at the buzzer, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves an 83-82 victory over Dallas on Monday night in the Mavericks #39; first of several games


Ind-SA Test: Day 4 play resumes after delay

Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag are back on the pitch on the fourth day of the first Test between India and South Africa in Kanpur #39;s Green Park stadium.


No. 3 Georgia Tech 60, Illinois-Chicago 59

Will Bynum might have had to find his own way home if No. 3 Georgia Tech had let this one get away. Luke Schenscher made a pair of free throws with 25.9 seconds left, BJ Elder made three 3-pointers


USC, Oklahoma in Control of BCS Spots (AP)

AP - Southern California vs. Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl appears to be three victories away  #151; two by USC and one by the Sooners.


Running Back Becomes Holistic Student (AP)

AP - Retired running back Ricky Williams has turned up in an unlikely spot  #151; at a Northern California school for holistic medicine.


IAEA moves to verify Iran #39;s nuclear suspension

The International Atomic Energy Agency has started to supervise Iran #39;s suspension of the issue of Uranium nuclear enrichment program, but says it will be days before the agency can confirm that the Tehran has fully complied.


Triumph of justice: Benazir

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22: Former prime minister and chairperson of the Pakistan People #39;s Party (PPP) Benazir Bhutto has hailed the Supreme Court verdict granting bail to her husband Asif Ali Zardari as a  #39;triumph of justice #39;.


Bush renews support for Colombia in fighting drug, terrorism

US President George W. Bush on Monday reofferred the backup for Colombian President Alvaro Uribe in his war against drug production and rebels nationwide.


China's central bank tells US not to blame others for economic woes (AFP)

AFP - A senior Chinese central bank official has warned the United States not to blame other countries for its own economic difficulties, a report said.


Popularity of IPod Drives Up Apple Stock (AP)

AP - Apple Computer Inc. stock jumped to a four-year high Monday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating "wildfire word-of-mouth marketing" for its Mac computers and other products.


Three foreign UN hostages released in Afghanistan: police (AFP)

AFP - Three foreign United Nations workers kidnapped and held hostage in Afghanistan for three weeks were released, police and officials told AFP.


Gold Hits 16-Year High; Asian Shares Gain

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold hit its highest level in more  than 16 years on Tuesday as a steadier dollar failed to cool  worries over the currency's outlook, while Asian stocks gained  modestly after a solid performance on Wall Street.


Wal-Mart Will Allow Unions in China

BEIJING (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's  biggest retailer, gave ground to Chinese pressure Tuesday and  said it would allow its workers to set up a trade union.


Congress Votes to Extend Ban on Internet Access Taxes

Congress last week passed legislation that extends by three years the prohibition of states and localities from imposing  quot;discriminatory quot; taxes on electronic commerce, and the ban on Internet access taxes.


JFK: Reloaded

JFKReloaded.com recreates the last few moments of the President #39;s life and challenges participants to help disprove any conspiracy theory by recreating the three shots that Lee Harvey Oswald made from the infamous sixth floor of the Dallas book depository


Spurs coach admits concerns after Villa defeat

Nobby Solano struck a spectacular winner for Villa, but Spurs boss Martin Jol insisted:  quot;I think we are in for a good spell soon.


Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to coach 1,000th match <b>...</b>

Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s 1,000th match as manager of Manchester United could be especially memorable with the Red Devils needing just a point against Lyon on Tuesday to reach the second phase of the Champions League.


Woods wins Dunlop Phoenix going away

MIYAZAKI, Japan (Ticker) - Tiger Woods needed nine months but is back in the winner #39;s circle. Woods used a final-round 3-under-par 67 Sunday to post an emphatic eight-stroke victory at the Dunlop Phoenix.


NBA Wrap: Garnett Leads Timberwolves' Rally (Reuters)

Reuters - Kevin Garnett just missed out on a\triple-double with 21 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists to\lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a gritty 83-82 road win over\the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.


Bush APEC visit not glitch-free

SANTIAGO, Nov 21 (AFP) - During his first visit to Chile, US President George W. Bush rescued a bodyguard scuffling with local security and -- with a slip of the tongue -- moved Iraq #39;s newly announced elections from January to June.


Non-flasher (we hope) McCartney set for Super Bowl

Stung by last year #39;s Janet Jackson-Justin Timberlake nipple-baring, the folks behind the next Super Bowl halftime show scoured the earth for the least-offensive performer known to man.


Lyon Star #39;s Domestic Priority

Lyon playmaker Juninho would prefer three points from Saturdays French League clash with Auxerre to victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight.


Kumble, Bhajji slam Kanpur pitch

Kanpur: After Murali Kartik on Sunday, it was the turn of two senior India spinners to criticise the Green Park wicket. South Africa put up a huge 510 for 9 declared in the first innings and India - led


Tech Spending Looks Up in Asia, E.Europe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spending in Eastern Europe and Asia  is expected to lead a recovery in the global technology market  over the next three years, according to an industry report  released Tuesday.


Boeing, EADS Likely to Make Tanker Bids

The Pentagon will hold a competition to replace its aging fleet of refueling tankers, potentially pitting aerospace giant Boeing Co.


More Visas For Foreign Workers

Congress is letting employers hire 20,000 more foreign high-tech workers under a special visa program after businesses reached the annual ceiling on the first day of the government #39;s fiscal year.


Bell rivals say new rules may cost business customers \$130B

American businesses would face \$105 billion in higher telephone bills during the next 10 years if the Federal Communications Commission deregulates access to the high-capacity loops that serve business customers.


Stern seeks solution

NEW YORK - David Stern would not want to be in charge of a league that needs barriers to separate fans from players. Nor would he follow the lead of European soccer and order games to be played in empty arenas.


Fergie Admits European Fascination

On the eve of his historic 1,000th match as manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson talked of his European desires.  quot;A European game is probably the perfect tie.


Stoudemire scoring big at center for Suns

The only centers to lead the NBA in scoring in the last 28 seasons are Shaquille O #39;Neal and David Robinson, but the way Phoenix #39;s Amare Stoudemire has been pouring in the points, he could very well be the third.


Iraq seeks tighter borders

SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt -- Iraqi officials rejected Arab criticism of US actions in their country, as an international conference on Iraq #39;s future opened Monday.


NBA Wrap: Garnett Leads Timberwolves' Rally

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kevin Garnett just missed out on a  triple-double with 21 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists to  lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a gritty 83-82 road win over  the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.


McDonald #39;s Bell Steps Down Due to Cancer

McDonald #39;s Corp. said on Monday that Charlie Bell, its 44-year-old president and chief executive, had stepped down to focus on battling cancer just seven months after


CA to Choose IBM Vet as CEO

Looking to regain its footing, Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) will reportedly tap IBM (Quote, Chart) veteran John Swainson as CEO.


At CNN/US, Another Quick Change of Suits

CNN #39;s US operation has a new boss for the second time in just 14 months. This time it #39;s Jonathan Klein -- former CBS News suit and, more recently, founder and CEO of high-speed Internet news network and video streamer FeedRoom.


Broker watchdog permanently bars Quattrone

WASHINGTON - Brokerage regulators permanently barred Frank Quattrone from working in the securities industry in any capacity on Monday, saying he displayed  quot;egregious quot; conduct by refusing to testify in an agency investigation into his role in possible


Krispy Kreme in new sticky mess

Shares in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts have plummeted by almost 20 after the firm announced a quarterly loss of \$3m due to store closures and poor sales.


Hershey Foods to buy macadamia processor

HERSHEY, Pa. Hershey Foods is buying the company that makes Manua Loa Macadamia Nuts, a move designed to boost its snack offerings.


JFK Internet Game Assailed

JFK Reloaded, after all, is an online game that deals with the John F. Kennedy assassination and was made available yesterday -- the 41st anniversary of the president #39;s death.


#39;Virgin Mary #39; sandwich back on eBay

A 10-YEAR-OLD grilled cheese sandwich that a Florida woman says bears the image of the Virgin Mary was back on eBay on Tuesday after the Internet auction house initially cancelled bids that went up to US\$22,000 (\$36,500).


NASA to cut 100 shuttle-related positions

NASA is preparing to eliminate 100 contractor processing jobs at Kennedy Space Center starting Dec. 1 under a 2005 operating plan approved by the shuttle program #39;s manager last week.


Paul McCartney To Perform At Super Bowl

22.2004. Ex-Beatle and Sir Paul McCartney is set to perform as the featured halftime act at the Super Bowl on Feb. 6. McCartney is following in the footsteps of Janet Jackson, whose wardrobe


Police launch Yorke investigation

Lancashire police have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Birmingham #39;s Dwight Yorke suffered racial abuse during Sunday #39;s 3-3 Premiership draw away to Blackburn Rovers.


LE GUEN AIMING FOR DRAW

Lyon coach Paul le Guen has admitted his side would be happy with a draw at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. The three-times French champions have assured themselves of qualification for the Champions League


Holtz bids farewell as Spurrier waits in wings

COLUMBIA, SC ---- As South Carolina coach Lou Holtz left the game he #39;s cherished for 33 seasons, he couldn #39;t resist poor-mouthing himself one last time.


Hornets Top Jazz for First Win of Season

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) of Russia deflects the shot of New Orleans Hornets forward PJ Brown (42) from behind during the first quarter Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, in Salt Lake City.


Washington Nationals, that #39;s the name

City and team officials announced at a Monday press conference at the Main Hall in Union Station that Washington, DC #39;s baseball team would be named the Nationals.


NBA Game Summary - Chicago at Phoenix

Joe Johnson registered 11 points for the Suns, who posted a season-low 12 points in the third quarter...Tyson Chandler finished with 10 points and nine boards for the Bulls, who fell to 0-6 on the road this season...Casey Jacobsen and Leandro Barbosa


National Basketball Association Game Capsules

Memphis, TN -- Bonzi Wells scored a season-high 26 points, hitting the go-ahead three-pointer with under a minute to play, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 93-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs at FedEx Forum.


Zardari may lead pro-democracy rallies

ISLAMABAD: After the historical Supreme Court verdict to free Zardari on bail, PPP stalwarts have stepped-up efforts to persuade the spouse of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto to lead anti-government rallies slated to begin from Peshawar on December 6, under the


Fresh row threatens top EU body

A fresh row is threatening to mar the first day in office of the new European Commission on Monday. France #39;s commissioner Jacques Barrot is under fire for failing to disclose a previous conviction for embezzlement.


Attempt to Block Rule On Overtime Thwarted

An attempt to block the Bush administration's proposed changes in overtime rules was killed before the 2005 spending bill received final congressional approval over the weekend.


Radio One Says Joyner Deal Aids Urban Market Strategy

Radio One Inc.'s chief executive said Monday his \$56 million acquisition of popular radio personality Tom Joyner's morning show will help stave off the threat of Internet and satellite radio in the urban radio market.


A Cash Crop, a Better Life

Rubber now dominates farming and ties this settlement of 216 people to China's industrial boom.


Boeing, EADS Likely to Make Tanker Bids

The Pentagon will hold a competition to replace its aging fleet of refueling tankers, potentially pitting aerospace giant Boeing Co. against its European rival in a multibillion-dollar military competition.


NASD Bars Ex-Banker Quattrone For Life

Securities industry regulators barred former investment banker Frank P. Quattrone Monday from ever working in the securities industry again.


Md. Land Sell-Off Proposals Resisted

Key lawmakers will try to amend the state constitution to curtail the governor's ability to sell off state-owned properties -- especially land bought in the name of preservation.


NBA on eBay

In the wake of the NBA's big basketbrawl, the Internet served its predictable role, offering up...


Swiss Mine Company Steps Up Efforts to Buy in Australia

The Swiss mining company Xstrata began a hostile \$5.8 billion bid for the Australian mining company WMC Resources yesterday, in what analysts said could turn into an international bidding war


Crude oil prices fall on slower economic growth forecasts

Crude oil futures fell slightly Monday as traders speculated that slower economic growth next year might ease global oil demand. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude


McDonald #39;s CEO Charlie Bell resigns

SAN FRANCSICO (CBS.MW) -- McDonald #39;s Corp. said late Monday that President and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Bell, who has been battling cancer, has stepped down effective immediately.


Trump #39;s Casino Business Files for Bankruptcy

The casino empire of Donald J. Trump has filed for bankruptcy protection after months of negotiations with bondholders over restructuring a crushing debt.


A Decline in Oil Prices Spurs a Late Rally in Share Prices

A drop in oil prices spurred an afternoon stock rally yesterday, bringing investors back into the market despite lingering concerns over the strength of the dollar and the nation #39;s trade deficit.


Quattrone Barred for Life From Securities

Frank P. Quattrone, the former star investment banker who was found guilty of obstruction of justice, has been barred from the securities industry for life by regulators who contend


Mylan Laboratories Rejects Icahn #39;s \$4.9 Billion Buyout Bid

The board of Mylan Laboratories rebuffed the financier Carl C. Icahn #39;s bid to buy the company yesterday, saying it remained committed to acquiring the brand-name drug maker King Pharmaceuticals.


Many Women Say Airport Pat-Downs Are a Humiliation

Ata security checkpoint recently at the Fort Lauderdale airport, Patti LuPone, the singer and actress, recalled, she was instructed to remove articles of clothing.


Nintendo's innards

Wondering what your shiny new Nintendo DS looks like on the inside? Lik Sang saves you the trouble--and voided warranty--with a new online...


Surf's up

Sick of all the analogies of surfing the Web to actual surfing? Well, here's a literal one for...


Dania Beach woman #39;s holy sandwich sells for \$28,000

The grilled cheese sandwich that launched a thousand or more eBay hits was sold to the highest bidder Monday for \$28,000. The sandwich, said to bear the image of the Virgin Mary, was first offered up for sale


Broadcom LAN Boosts Wi-Fi Range

Broadcom has rolled out a line of local area network (LAN) chipsets it says can boost the range of existing Wi-Fi networks by as much as 50 percent.


GoldenEye: Rogue Agent Ships

The focus of this action-packed game shifts from that of 007 himself to the corrupt underworld and its criminal masterminds. Players wreak havoc as they make their unrelenting rise through the ranks of villainy.


Unleash the Warrior

November 22, 2004 - By now, you should already know that Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is going to reveal a more serious, a more aggressive main character that kicks 50 more ass than he did in the previous game.


Baseball adopts Nationals name

The Expos were rechristened the Washington Nationals yesterday with a few glitches and a tussle - but just in time for the Christmas shopping season.


Dillon, Patriots too much for Chiefs

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Corey Dillon rushed for a pair of touchdowns as the visiting New England Patriots clipped the Kansas City Chiefs 27-19 before a crowd of 78,431 at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday.


NBA Wrap: Garnett Leads Timberwolves #39; Rally

Kevin Garnett just missed out on a triple-double with 21 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a gritty 83-82 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.


Hoyas Report

Temple junior guard Mardy Collins, a preseason All-Atlantic 10 selection, clearly was the best player on the floor. Whenever Georgetown attempted to challenge the Owls #39; lead, Collins silenced the Hoyas #39; run with a shot from the outside.


Davis #39; days could be numbered with Browns

One more loss with the Browns and Butch Davis could be going back to college. Cleveland #39;s embattled coach might be running out of time to keep his NFL job, which has been slipping away with every defeat.


Unlocking the chip's inner Hemingway

Can computers get along fine without writers? Word is they just might. In an essay in the New York Times...


Arafat kin blames Israel

Armed with Yasser Arafat #39;s weighty medical dossier, his nephew blamed Israel for the Palestinian leader #39;s death and refused yesterday to squelch rumors of poisoning -ven though


Fighting Erupts in West Sudan Despite Accord

Less than two weeks after the Sudanese government and rebels reached a partial agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Darfur, two clashes in that western Sudan


Cities versus cities

The traditional competition for U.S. offshore outsourcing business was between nations. That's about to change, according to a new study.


The next evolution of offshore outsourcing

New venture in India raises questions about the evolution of offshore outsourcing.


Dillon, Brady Lead Patriots to 24th Win in 25 Games (Reuters)

Reuters - Corey Dillon ran for a pair of\touchdowns and Tom Brady threw for 315 yards as the New England\Patriots registered a 27-19 win over the Chiefs in the Monday\night game in Kansas City.


Dillon, Brady Lead Patriots to 24th Win in 25 Games

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Corey Dillon ran for a pair of  touchdowns and Tom Brady threw for 315 yards as the New England  Patriots registered a 27-19 win over the Chiefs in the Monday  night game in Kansas City.


Three U.N. Hostages Freed in Afghanistan

KABUL (Reuters) - Three foreign U.N. workers held hostage  in Afghanistan were freed unharmed Tuesday, almost four weeks  after they were abducted at gunpoint on the streets of the  capital Kabul, the United Nations said.


Second Sunni Cleric Gunned Down in Iraq

BAQUBA, Iraq (Reuters) - Gunmen killed a Sunni Muslim  cleric in the city of Miqdadiya Tuesday, the second such  killing in Iraq in as many days, witnesses and hospital  officials said.


HK probes Falun Gong 'hacking'

Hong Kong investigates after TV programmes beamed into China are allegedly hacked into by Falun Gong.


Q A: Worthington Industries CIO Jonathan Dove on ERP upgrade

Worthington Industries CIO Jonathan Dove tells Computerworld that he sees the role of the CIO changing.


Search Engine Disclosure: Better, but Still Wanting

How forthcoming are search engines in disclosing their paid placement and paid inclusion policies?  They're better than they were a couple of years ago, but there's still room for improvement, according to a prominent watchdog group.


Xstrata to go hostile in 3bn bid for Australian rival WMC

XSTRATA saw its shares fall 1.4 per cent yesterday after the London-listed miner said it was taking its A\$7.4 billion (3.12bn) offer for Australias WMC Resources hostile, following a rebuff from the WMC board last month.


You #39;re bankrupt!

NEWARK, NJ - Patrons of Donald Trump #39;s gambling halls probably won #39;t notice, but his casino empire is now in bankruptcy after months of negotiations with bondholders over a crushing \$1.8 billion debt.


IBM exec to be CA chief: report

TROUBLED business software company Computer Associates has reportedly selected long-time IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive.


CNN Hires New President for Its US News Group

CNN News Group on Monday said it has tapped an online media CEO and news veteran as its new president overseeing US news, just a little over a year after hiring a former local TV newsman to run its domestic operations.


Buckle up for holidays

A traveler bound for a Thanksgiving feast at Aunt Louise #39;s house upstate can go online for directions or receive one-on-one attention, and a highlighted map, from Kristin Johnson and Liz Singleton.


Citigroup unit sold for \$4.4B

Citigroup said Monday it agreed to sell its truck-financing business to GE Commercial Finance for \$4.4 billion, concluding a recent spate of divestitures in its leasing operations.


Infotech and the Law: Druyun fallout will be felt long and hard

The federal government has long imposed unique ethical responsibilities on its contractors. Following the defense procurement scandals of the 1980s such as Operation Ill Wind, Congress considerably increased


Game on JFKs Killing Blasted For Insensitivity

People find weird ways of raising controversies. And most of the time it is aimed to get cheap and free publicity from the media. Same concept has been used by the Scotland-based Traffic Games, which developed a game on John F Kennedy named JFK Reloaded.


Clark: Weekend fights prove need for division of sports fans <b>...</b>

For some reason, noon just comes way too early, and making it to campus is a struggle. I thought one of my professors was going to be a stickler about it and dock me some points, but I had a talk with him to calm him down.


DC #39;s Team Will Be the Nationals

Major League Baseball #39;s Washington, DC franchise finally got a name Monday, nearly two months after the team relocated from Montreal.


Trotter, defense step up

Jeremiah Trotter got his revenge Sunday, leading an Eagles defense that pounded the Redskins - the team that released Trotter this summer.


Three UN workers taken hostage in Kabul are freed

They were released a while back this morning, said a government official, who did not want to be identified, adding that he had no more details.


Gold Hits 16-Year High; Asian Shares Gain

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold hit its highest level in more  than 16 years Tuesday as a steadier dollar failed to cool  worries over the currency's outlook, while Asian stocks gained  after a solid performance on Wall Street.


Hartford tackles image as nation #39;s seventh-most dangerous city

Hartford officials are pointing to steadily decreasing crime statistics and an overhauled police department in an attempt to discredit a national survey ranking Hartford the country #39;s seventh-dangerous city.


AIRLINES GIVE TIPS FOR TRAVEL SEASON

Tyler airlines are gearing up for the beginning of holiday travel, as officials offer tips to help travelers secure tickets and pass through checkpoints with ease.


N.Korea Criticism Reports Don't Mean Kim Weaker Yet (Reuters)

Reuters - Anecdotal evidence of public criticism of


NBA Game Summary - New Orleans at Utah

Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Lee Nailon finished with 16 points, hitting a pair of free throws to put the Hornets ahead with 1:42 remaining, lifting New Orleans to its first win of the season, 76-75, over the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.


No deal with govt: Zardari

Islamabad: Asif Ali Zardari, husband of former Premier Benazir Bhutto, has said that his release from jail after eight years was not part of any deal with the government, even as he vowed to continue his struggle against the  quot;undemocratic set-up quot; in the


Bush wants more US aid for Colombia drug fight

President Bush said Monday he will lobby Congress next year to renew US anti-narcotics funding for this South American country amid concern in Washington about the federal budget deficit.


Three UN Hostages Freed in Afghanistan

Three foreign UN workers held hostage in Afghanistan were freed unharmed Tuesday, almost four weeks after they were abducted at gunpoint on the streets of the capital Kabul, the United Nations said.


Melee in Chile seen as  #39;big deal #39;

White House officials were still shaking their heads in disbelief yesterday that President Bush personally had to rescue a US Secret Service agent from angry Chilean security officials Saturday night.


Pakistan to Sell Islamic Bonds by January, Aziz Says (Update2)

Pakistan plans to sell its first Islamic bonds by January as it seeks to tap rising demand for securities that conform to Muslim law, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said in an interview.


Timberwolves Edge Mavericks 83-82 (AP)

AP - Kevin Garnett made two free throws with 5.9 seconds left then Trenton Hassell blocked Jerry Stackhouse's long jumper at the buzzer, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves an 83-82 victory over Dallas on Monday night in the Mavericks' first of several games without Dirk Nowitzki.


INTERVIEW: New Star To Expand To Taiwan,Singapore In  #39;05

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Hong Kong-based New Star International Investment Products (Asia) Ltd. is all set to expand its operations to Taiwan and Singapore next


Other Voices: Detroit exposes fragile NBA

If the global marketing miracle known as the NBA has finally come to face the fragile rapport it has with its core audience at home in the United States, let it be said that the Palace of


Federer crushes Hewitt and sets new record

FULLSTRETCH: Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot in the first set against Lleyton Hewitt in their Tennis Masters Cup finals match on Sunday.


GAMBHIR MISSES OUT

India crawled to 235 for one at lunch as the first Test against South Africa in Kanpur headed towards a draw on the fourth day today.


Three Hostages Freed In Kabul

Afghan officials say three United Nations workers kidnapped on Oct. 28th in Kabul were freed late Monday in Kabul. The hostages were released late Monday and are in good condition, three Afghan officials


London  #39;terror plots #39; thwarted

PLANS by al-Qaeda terrorists to crash aircraft into Canary Wharf and at Heathrow have been thwarted by the security services, it was claimed last night.


Report: SEC, Time Warner Near Settlement

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Time Warner Inc. is close to a deal  with U.S. regulators in which the world's largest media group  would pay about \$750 million to settle allegations of  accounting irregularities at its America Online division, The  Washington Post reported on Tuesday.


Dollar Gets a Rest on BOJ Worry, Holidays

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rallied against the  euro, Japanese yen and most other currencies on Tuesday,  although traders suggested the rise was a brief let-up in a  longer-term decline in the value of the currency.


New Tools to Help Patients Reclaim Damaged Senses

An astonishing new technology allows one set of sensory information to substitute for another in the brain.


Oracle at Impasse With PeopleSoft

Oracle said that it was at an impasse with PeopleSoft Inc., signaling that the two software makers will wage a proxy battle.


McDonald #39;s CEO leaves to fight cancer

The chief executive of McDonald #39;s, Charlie Bell, has stepped down to focus on battling cancer just seven months after assuming the top post at the world #39;s largest fast food company.


CNN/US names new president

In a move that appears aimed at energizing CNN #39;s prime-time lineup, the cable news outlet announced yesterday that Jonathan Klein, a former executive vice


American cuts back Boeing orders

American Airlines has delayed the deliveries of 54 Boeing Co. planes to save \$2.7 billion over the next six years. The agreement with Boeing lets AMR, which has lost \$6.9 billion since the end of 2000, delay


Quarter earnings drop 79

CHARLOTTE, NC - Shares of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. #39;s fell sharply Monday as a 79 percent plunge in third-quarter earnings and an intensifying accounting investigation overshadowed the pastrymaker #39;s statement that the low-carb craze might be easing.


Virgin Blue Asks Australia to Review Costs

Cut-price carrier Virgin Blue said Tuesday the cost of using Australian airports is spiraling upward and asked the government to review the deregulated system of charges.


Pentagon: any new tanker deal would be opened to competitive <b>...</b>

Any new plan to replace Air Force tankers will include re-opening bids to companies besides Boeing, according to US Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz.


Second Sunni Cleric Gunned Down in Iraq (Reuters)

Reuters - Gunmen killed a Sunni Muslim\cleric in the city of Miqdadiya Tuesday, the second such\killing in Iraq in as many days, witnesses and hospital\officials said.


Largest UK Electronics Seller Cuts VHS

The death of the VHS video recorder came a step closer yesterday when the UK #39;s largest electronics chain said it would stop selling them.


Editorial: Basketbrawl

Friday night #39;s basketbrawl in Detroit was a shameful chapter in sports history but also a conflagration of many of modern society #39;s common ailments -- hair-trigger tempers, misplaced hostility, me-firstism, emotional immaturity, incivility, lack of self


Sehwag century lifts India towards safety

Opener Virender Sehwag hit his eighth test century with an unbeaten 108 to guide India to 235 for one in their first innings at lunch on day four of the first test against South Africa on Tuesday.


Europe ; New EU commission takes office after delay with ambitious <b>...</b>

A French amnesty law forbids media from reporting the details of the legal procedure that Barrot faced. Barrots resignation was also demanded by Britains anti-EU UK Independence Party (UKIP), which provoked


Prince denies leaked note #39;s elitist doctrine

LONDON -- Prince Charles tried to put the record straight yesterday about his views on education in a speech that only a handful of Church of England bishops were allowed to hear.


Three foreign UN hostages released in Afghanistan (AFP)

AFP - Three United Nations hostages have been freed after almost four weeks in captivity in Afghanistan, with kidnappers claiming that Taliban prisoners were due to be released in exchange.


Report: Foreign-Born Population Tops 34M (AP)

AP - More than 34 million U.S. residents were born outside the United States, with arrivals from Mexico driving much of the growth in the foreign-born population since 2000, a private research group says.


McDonald #39;s Skinner Replaces Bell as CEO, Faces Test in Europe

McDonald #39;s Corp. new Chief Executive James Skinner, the company #39;s third leader in seven months, will continue the strategy of trying to boost sales in Europe after yesterday replacing Charles Bell, who is suffering from cancer.


CA reportedly set to name new chief

LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) -- Computer Associates, the beleaguered maker of corporate software, will tap a longtime IBM executive as its new chief, according to a published report Monday.


KRISPY KREME HAS GONE OUT OF KONTROL

Carb-conscious Americans continued to flatten Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, as the onetime Wall Street darling yesterday posted a loss of \$3 million in the third quarter.


Two Harvard fund managers earn more than \$25 mln

Two top portfolio managers at Harvard Management Company each earned more than \$25 million in fiscal 2004 for having delivered one of the best returns among all university endowments in the country.


NASA moves ahead on Bush #39;s plan to return to moon, Mars

With a green light from Congress, NASA is moving swiftly to carry out President Bush #39;s ambitious plan to return robots and humans to the moon and eventually to Mars.


Broadcom #39;s 54g Chipsets Boost Wi-Fi Coverage

Wi-Fi users can now enjoy high-speed wireless connections at distances up to 50 greater than existing solutions, thanks to two new 54g wireless LAN chipsets, introduced by Broadcom Corporation.


Next generation of DVDs on track to replace today #39;s version

Discs offering high-definition images using blue lasers likely will rule the market starting in 2005. By Jonathan Sidener. A pessimist might say that right about the time the last person on the planet buys


BRADY AND PATS DOWN CHIEFS

Tom Brady threw for 315 yards and a touchdown pass as the New England Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-19. Brady did not turn the ball over all night and frustrated the Chiefs on third down.


NBA: Minnesota 83, Dallas 82

Kevin Garnett made two free throws with five seconds remaining Monday to give the Minnesota Timberwolves an 83-82 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.


Mideast Summit Switches Focus to Iraq

World leaders meeting in Egypt focused on Israel, the Palestinians and what is seen as a chance to jump start the stalled peace process today, with plans to shift the focus to another Mideast hotspot - Iraq -ater in the day.


GOP squandering power

Flush from their victories in this month #39;s elections, President Bush and Republicans in Congress must now show that they #39;re capable of governing.


Dollar Gets a Rest on BOJ Worry, Holidays (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. dollar rallied against the\euro, Japanese yen and most other currencies on Tuesday,\although traders suggested the rise was a brief let-up in a\longer-term decline in the value of the currency.


Border closures disrupt Palestinian economy: World Bank (AFP)

AFP - The Palestinian economy remained mired in deep recession in the four years since the Intifada began in September 2000, in part because of frequent closures at the Israeli border, a new World Bank report said.


Bleidt investors tell of promises, shock

On April 18, 1983, Bradford C. Bleidt knelt down inside a meeting hall in the Masonic lodge in Lynn, placed his hands on a Bible, and took a solemn oath not to ''cheat, wrong, nor defraud quot; fellow Masons, as he was inducted into the fraternal organization.


Battling biotechs

Why can't they just get along? David Platt, the scientist and controversy-magnet who runs Pro Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Newton, doesn't see eye to eye with his old employer, GlycoGenesys Inc. of Boston, on just about any subject. Certainly not chemistry or patents.


Looking for Mr. Goodwrench

Rob Chermesino's college-educated friends went into finance and sales. His fiance is a meeting planner. Chermesino picked up a wrench.


Harvard pays 2 top money managers \$25m

Harvard University's endowment paid its two top investment managers about \$25 million each last year, less than the pair earned a year ago, but still enough to irritate critics who consider the compensation excessive.


Menino plans to add job training programs

The City of Boston said yesterday that it will rely on \$1 million in linkage funds to finance more job training programs for low- and middle-income men, and weekend training for workers -- men and women -- seeking to escape low-wage, dead-end jobs.


Short-term T-bill rates rise

Interest rates on short-term Treasury securities rose in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department sold \$19 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 2.155 percent, up from 2.075 percent last week. An additional \$17 billion was sold in six-month bills at a rate of 2.365 percent, up from 2.280 percent.


Reports raise new questions on FDA oversight of drug safety

New reports accuse another drug company of being too slow to pull a dangerous medication from the market and question the ability of the federal Food and Drug Administration to protect the public from such risks.


Once-high-profile planner ordered to undergo psychiatric exam

Bradford C. Bleidt, looking unwashed and haggard and wearing a neck brace, shuffled into a courtroom yesterday with his eyes downcast to face criminal charges of mail fraud in an alleged scheme that investigators said may have defrauded investors of \$45 million.


Investors bolster takeover by Oracle

Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its long-sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more profitable and proves it is worth more than the \$9.2 billion bid currently on the table.


Quattrone barred from securities work

Frank Quattrone, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for urging employees to destroy documents during a probe of Credit Suisse First Boston, was permanently prohibited by the NASD from working in the securities industry.


Revamp aimed at getting Barbie's groove back

Barbie's going through a midlife crisis. After splitting with longtime boyfriend Ken this year, she has sought refuge in shopping, surfing, and partying with a crew of trendy pals in Jamaica. At 45, she made a bid for the White House.


Affiliated Managers to acquire AQR stake

Affiliated Managers Group Inc. , a US company that owns stakes in 18 money management firms, acquired an equity interest in AQR Capital Management, its fifth transaction this year. AQR, based in Greenwich, Conn., is a quantitative manager and hedge fund company that manages about \$12 billion, Beverly-based AMG said in a statement. AQR's management will hold the remaining equity ...


Oil prices fall after steep run-up

Crude oil futures prices fell around the globe yesterday following a steep run-up on Friday that was prompted by persistent concerns about winter fuel supplies.


SEC eyes best-price rule for exchanges

The Securities and Exchange Commission may require brokers to obtain the best prices for their clients' stock trades, a practice now followed only by the New York Stock Exchange, people familiar with the matter said yesterday.


Cherkasky says Marsh may settle Spitzer's lawsuit within a month

Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. , the world's largest insurance broker, may settle New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's claims of rigged bids and kickbacks within a month, chief executive Michael Cherkasky said.


Apple hits 4-year high; iPod seen lifting sales

Apple Computer Inc. stock jumped to a four-year high yesterday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating  quot;wildfire word-of-mouth marketing quot; for its Mac computers and other products.


American to postpone buying 54 planes

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines will put off buying \$2.7 billion worth of new airplanes from Boeing Co. as the airline struggles amid heavy competition and high fuel prices.


Harvard pays 2 top money managers \$25m

Harvard University #39;s endowment paid its two top investment managers about \$25 million each last year, less than the pair earned a year ago, but still enough


Computer game in which players shoot at JFK goes too far

Three years ago, the city lost its legal battle to remove violent video games from public arcades in Indianapolis. As defeats go, this one was in some respects a crusher.


Mozilla Gains Five Points, IE Slips Five

Web analytics provider OneStat.com has announced that Mozilla #39;s browsers have earned a total global usage share of 7.35, forcing Microsoft #39;s flagship Internet Explorer (IE) to drop below 90.


Unusual mixed breeds of dogs have their day.

Angie Daugherty was so eager to take possession of her new-breed Labradoodle pup that she drove up to Lapel to see it at two weeks of age.


Sullivan Response Angers Players

Dwight Yorkes former international team-mate Stern John has questioned Birmingham chief David Sullivans place in the game after his comments on footballs latest race row.


Chiefs notes

In catching his first pass of the game for 22 yards, Tony Gonzalez moved ahead of former Viking Steve Jordan into fifth place in all-time receiving yards for tight ends.


Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz due in India today

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz is due in New Delhi today where he is scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh to discuss Kashmir and other issues related with the ongoing composite dialogue between the two countries.


UN probing alleged abuse by staff in DRC

The United Nations is investigating around 150 allegations of sexual abuse by UN civilian staff and soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.


Rescue operation at air crash site ends

Rescue operation atthe site of an air crash killing all 53 people aboard a commuter plane and one more on the ground on Sunday morning was declared conclusion Tuesday.


North Korea Demands Change in US Policy

North Korea said today it could resume six-nation talks on its nuclear weapons programmes if the US agrees to change its policy toward the communist state.


China rules out 'hard landing'

Efforts to ease the Chinese economy off the boil are working but rapid exchange rate change is off the agenda, the Chinese president says.


Let the stuffing begin

No one may be more prepared to brave this week #39;s holiday travel rush than Craig and Angela Koven, of Indianapolis, who plan to fly to Orlando to visit family.


Benitez confirms Morientes interest (AFP)

AFP - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed the English Premiership club's desire to bring Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes to Anfield during the January transfer window.


Repairs on  #39;Big Dig #39; not all that big, firm insists

BOSTON - The company overseeing the construction of the beleaguered Big Dig said yesterday that repairs to fix widespread leaks would take months, not years, and denounced public officials for rushing to judgment on the \$14.6 billion project.


Argentina Club Fire Kills at Least 174

A fire that raced through a packed Buenos Aires nightclub during a rock concert killed at least 174 concert-goers and injured about 410, and investigators were looking into survivor accounts that the building's emergency exits were locked.


Investors in step, Oracle moves closer

With PeopleSoft #39;s stockholders tendering more than 60 percent of shares, Oracle #39;s takeover bid looks poised for success. By Associated Press.


Presidents line up for 9/11 victims

ALL four living former US presidents have agreed to become honorary directors of the project for a permanent memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Centre.


Pacers Season Tossed Into Doubt (AP)

AP - After receiving some of the harshest penalties in NBA history for one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history, the Indiana Pacers' deep and talented roster has been reduced from a title contender to rubble.


Bofra Worm Spreads by Banner Ads

Web site visitors who clicked on banner ads on a number of popular European Web sites this weekend could have infected their computers with variants of the Bofra worm, experts warn.


Pot plants found in Weston home

Weston In a city where lush landscaping is the law, a different kind of garden was growing inside a \$500,000 Weston Hills Country Club home, snuggled in the same development where the mayor lives.


Preparing pooches for the work force

Dogs must be between 14 and 30 months old and between 22 and 24 inches when measured from the top of the shoulder blade to the floor.


Ruffin Fills Key Role

With power forward Etan Thomas having missed the entire season, reserve forward Michael Ruffin has done well in taking his place.


Debatable: Should there be criminal charges in sports brawls?

NBA players charge into the stands and punch fans. College football players get into a brawl and one kicks another in the head as he #39;s lying facedown on the ground.


Video game exploits death of past president

In light of concerns about video game violence, the release of a controversial new game isnt helping the issue. Very different from the games that are usually released each week, JFK Reloaded was released Monday.


Yorke considers quitting Birmingham

Dwight Yorke may quit Birmingham City in the wake of alleged racist taunts received from Blackburn fans. The Telegraph says Yorke is upset by the lack of support he has had from plc chairman David Sullivan and is now considering his future at the club.


Peru Arrests Siege Leader, to Attack Police Post

LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian authorities have detained a  former army major who led a three-day uprising in a southern  Peruvian town and are preparing to storm the police station he  took over with 200 supporters, a government source told Reuters  early on Tuesday.


Palestinians granted free movement

Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that he won Israel #39;s agreement to permit freedom of movement for Palestinians when they hold elections for a successor to Yasser Arafat in January.


Drought and Hunger Add to Darfur #39;s Woes

Sudans Darfur region, already engulfed in a conflict that has forced 1.8 million people to flee their homes, now faces a new threat from drought which is drying up wells and could lead to widespread hunger next year, the top US aid official says.


Turner Doesn't Believe in Moral Victories (AP)

AP - Norv Turner took no solace in the fact his Oakland Raiders played San Diego much closer this time. In Turner's mind, a loss is a loss.


Indonesian police chief orders inquiry after five people shot in protest (AFP)

AFP - Indonesia's police chief on ordered a rare probe into his men's violent handling of a protest near Jakarta in which at least five people were wounded by shotguns as 33 arrests were made.


Highways, airports to be busy this week

Load up the kids and drive for hours. Fork out money for gas or plane tickets. Keep our cool in traffic jams and airport security lines.


Arizona seat-belt use at 95, tops in nation

Arizona leads the nation in seat-belt use, according to a federal survey, news that means fewer injuries and deaths on the road and possibly lower insurance rates, according to one state official.


Ex-presidents to help with WTC memorial

NEW YORK -- The four living former presidents will be honorary leaders of the World Trade Center memorial project, Gov. George Pataki announced Monday.


UN fears tens of thousands more tsunami dead as aid push gets star power (AFP)

AFP - The United Nations is saying tens of thousands more people may have died in Asia's tsunami disaster as former US presidents to rock stars mobilise to feed the millions of destitute.


The Compassion Deficit

\\Well said... \\"These powerful and well-funded political Christian fundamentalist\organizations appear to be suffering from a compassion deficit. Organizations\which are amazingly quick to organize to fight against same-sex marriage, a\woman's right to choose, and embryonic stem cell research are missing in\action when it comes to responding to the disaster in southern Asia. None of\their web sites are actively soliciting aid for the victims of the\earthquake/tsunami."\\"In fact, there is no mention of the giant earthquake and tsunami that\devastated southern Asia. There are no headlines about the dead, injured or\the tremendous damage; there are no urgent appeals for donations; there are  ...\\


Baghdad Suicide Car Bomb Kills at Least Four

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide car bomb exploded on Tuesday  at a police post near an entrance to the fortified Green Zone  complex in Baghdad, killing at least four people, a policeman  at the scene said.


NBA Wrap: James Leads Cavs Past Bobcats

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wearing a plastic mask to protect a  fractured cheekbone, LeBron James poured in a game-high 26  points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Charlotte  Bobcats 94-83 on Monday.


U.S. Beats Netherlands in the Hopman Cup (AP)

AP - James Blake won three straight points in a second-set tiebreaker Tuesday to beat Peter Wessels of the Netherlands 6-1, 7-6 (4) and clinch a 2-0 victory for the United States at the Hopman Cup.


Rwandan Ex-Army Officer Denies Genocide Charges

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Reuters) - A Rwandan ex-army  officer denied helping plan the central African country's 1994  genocide and distributing weapons to some of the killers, the  U.N. court trying the architects of the slaughter said Tuesday.


N.Korea Criticism Reports Don't Mean Kim Weaker Yet

SEOUL (Reuters) - Anecdotal evidence of public criticism of  North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's rule may point to less  control over society after market reforms began but does not  mean Kim is losing his grip, North Korea experts said Tuesday.


2005 Red Sox schedule

(Home games in caps) APRIL 4 Mon.at Yankees 1:05 6 Wed.at Yankees 7:05 7 Thu.at Yankees 7:05 8 Fri.at Toronto TBD 9 Sat.at Toronto 1:05 10 Sun.at Toronto 1:05 11 Mon.YANKEES 3:05 13 Wed.YANKEES 7:05 14 Thu.YANKEES 7:05 15 Fri.TAMPA BAY 7:05 16 Sat.TAMPA BAY TBD 17 Sun.TAMPA BAY 2:05 18 Mon.TORONTO 11:05 19 Tue.TORONTO 7:05 20 Wed.at Baltimore 7:05 ...


Teams left down and out

Clemson and South Carolina will not accept bowl bids, punishment for players who brawled toward the end of Saturday's game.


Common knowledge

Only Syracuse University stands in the way of Boston College as the Eagles vie for their first Big East title and the inside track for the conference's automatic Bowl Championship Series slot.


Is this move by Fox sly?

College football made news yesterday with the announcement of a television deal. Fox agreed to a four-year deal with the Bowl Championship Series excluding the Rose Bowl that won't begin for two years (the end of the 2006 season).


BC makes HC pay penalty

It was a tough week for the Boston College hockey team. An upset loss to Harvard and a disappointing tie with Providence put an end to BC's reign as the No. 1-ranked team in the country.


Hundreds held over Apec protests

Chile's government says 700 people were arrested and 20 police injured during protests over the Apec summit.


Health cost fears for China poor

More than a third of Chinese people who fall ill do not go to a doctor because they cannot afford to, a survey finds.


Football: Ferguson hits landmark

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to take charge of Man Utd for the 1,000th time.


Africa and its children

SIBOVU, Swaziland -- The two old women were debating her future, but 13-year-old Thandeka Motsa could hardly bear to listen.


Aid workers rescued amid renewed Darfur violence

KHARTOUM, Sudan -- Helicopters rescued more than 40 aid workers who fled into the bush to escape fighting in Darfur yesterday as renewed violence flared in the crisis-plagued region of western Sudan.


Spouse of Pakistan president's rival gets bail

KARACHI -- After eight years in jail on corruption charges, the husband of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was released on bail yesterday, officials said, in a move the government called a step toward ''political harmony quot; with her opposition party.


Nephew faults Israel in Arafat's death

PARIS -- Newly armed with Yasser Arafat's medical dossier, his nephew pinned blame on Israel for the late Palestinian leader's death and refused yesterday to squelch rumors of poisoning -- although he acknowledged that doctors found no known poisons.


About the series

Over the last year, a Globe reporter and photographer spent many weeks with three children in Uganda, Nigeria, and Swaziland. The children and their relatives gave permission for the journalists to document their lives and tell their stories. Most of the key events recounted in these stories were directly observed, the dialogue directly heard. Where reconstruction of events was necessary, ...


Child malnutrition up since invasion, study says

STOCKHOLM -- Malnutrition among Iraq's youngest children has nearly doubled since the US-led invasion of Iraq, despite UN efforts to deliver food to the war-ravaged country, a Norwegian research group said yesterday.


Report: Airbus Aims to Trump Boeing's 7E7

PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus is designing an aircraft to  compete with Boeing Co.'s planned 7E7 wide-body jetliner that  would carry more passengers and fly further than the U.S.  plane, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing  people familiar with the plans.


Traffic Slows at Fast Casual Restaurants

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The growth of new fast casual  restaurants slowed to 13 percent in the year ended in September  from 17 percent year before, according to a study released on  Tuesday by market research firm The NPD Group.


You #39;re bankrupt! Trump casinos file

#39;We have one of the most powerful gaming companies the day it comes out of bankruptcy. There #39;s no way we could have done that without the  quot;B quot; word.


Mining sector fuels market recovery

The Australian share market has found its feet again after the largest retreat in some months yesterday. Mimicking the recovery on Wall Street overnight, the All Ordinaries climbed 32.1 points to 3,878.9.


OVITZ MIND MELD

Michael Ovitz #39;s wacky ideas for bonding with employees made it impossible for him to fit in at media giant Disney, according to a former executive.


Grizzlies stun Spurs on go-ahead 3-pointer

Bonzi Wells scored 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute left, and Lorenzen Wright had 10 points and 10 rebounds to help Memphis beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-90 on Monday night.


Uranium processing halted, Iran says

Iran announced yesterday that it has frozen all uranium-enrichment programs, weakening a US effort to refer its suspect nuclear activities to the UN Security Council.


BHP Billiton leads London on bigger share buyback

LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Anglo-Aussie miner BHP Billiton (BHP) (UK:BLT) climbed 2.8 percent to lead FTSE 100 components after it increased its share buyback to A\$2.27 billion (US\$1.78 billion) from the A\$1 billion to A\$1.5 billion it had predicted it would buy


Activists warn of possible rape of tsunami survivors (AFP)

AFP - Women activists urged Sri Lankan authorities to step up protection for tsunami survivors amid unconfirmed reports some had been molested or even gang raped at refugee shelters.


PLAY IT AGAIN

Legendary toy retailer FAO Schwarz will reopen its landmark Manhattan store on Thanksgiving Day, just in time for the holidays. The 65,000-square-foot store at Fifth


Tennessee seat belt use improves

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says state seat belt use increased from about 69 percent in 2003 to 72 percent in 2004.


Update 8: Crude Futures Dip As Traders Predict Rise

Crude oil futures eased a shade Tuesday in range-bound trade as analysts predicted a weekly US oil inventories report could show a rise in stocks.


\$100 for bite of Apple? Stock ripe to double, analyst says

Apple Computer shares surged to a four-year high yesterday after a Piper Jaffray analyst said the stock may almost double to \$100 within a year, citing a survey that shows the iPod digital


First European mission captures stunning portrait of earth and <b>...</b>

UDAIPUR, India : A spectacular portrait of earth and its satellite, the moon, together has been captured for the first time during an eclipse by a space camera, the European Space Agency said on Tuesday.


Sacked again: Pats stop KC

During halftime Monday night, a man wearing a No. 31 Kansas City jersey put on some nice moves as he ran on the field. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, that wasn #39;t the real No.


Fox to announce deal to air Fiesta, Orange, Sugar bowls in  #39;06

On Monday, Fox will announce a four-year deal to carry four Bowl Championship Series games, according to an executive familiar with the negotiations, starting with bowls after the 2006 regular season.


Bernie braves the Bank

Three investment banks, otherwise known as  #39;Speed Investments #39;, own most of the Formula One business but are suing Bambino for a representative slice of control.


Iowa waits out Louisville

After staying close in the first half against a No. 12 Louisville team that was shooting 61 percent, Iowa coach Steve Alford knew it was only a matter of time before his Hawkeyes #39; defense would change the momentum.


One step in Palestine

Any road map assumes that there is a starting point, a destination and mileposts in between. But before a carload of travelers can begin a road trip, they #39;ve got to decide who is going to drive the car.


UN confirms three hostages freed in Afghanistan

Three foreign UN workers held hostage in Afghanistan have been freed unharmed, almost four weeks after they were abducted at gunpoint on the streets of the capital Kabul.


Abbas: Refugees Will Return to Israel (AP)

AP - Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate in next week's presidential election, on Monday promised Palestinian refugees they'll be able to return home one day  #151; his most explicit comment yet on an explosive issue that has derailed peace talks in the past.


Britain #39;s  #39;9/11 #39; foiled by security forces

Story in full AN AL-QAEDA terror plot involving aircraft being flown simultaneously into the towers of Canary Wharf and Heathrow Airport has been foiled by British security forces, it emerged last night.


Around the world

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan accused UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday of sexually abusing women and children.


Israeli captain charged after shooting girl

Military prosecutors yesterday charged an army captain with five separate offenses after fellow soldiers accused him of repeatedly shooting a 13-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl to make sure that she was dead.


Transactions

BASEBALL Atlanta (NL): Added Ps Kyle Davies, Anthony Lerew and Macay McBride, INFs Pete Orr, Andy Marte and Luis Hernandez and OF Bill McCarthy to 40-man roster. Boston (AL): Named Al Nipper minor league pitching coordinator, Goose Gregson Latin American pitching coordinator and Gulf Coast League pitching coach, Todd Claus manager of Portland (EL), Dann Bilardello manager and Ace Adams ...


Crisis grips divided Ukraine over disputed presidential vote (AFP)

AFP - A political crisis gripped a bitterly divided Ukraine as the pro-West opposition planned more mass demonstrations to protest a contested presidential vote claimed by the Russia-friendly prime minister.


UN DR Congo sex abuses 'on film'

The UN has photos and video footage of sexual abuses committed by UN staff in DR Congo, says an official.


Zimbabwe Ruling Party Elects Woman as Mugabe Deputy

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's ruling party on Saturday  confirmed the election of the first woman candidate as deputy  to President Robert Mugabe at the end of a congress which also  endorsed Mugabe as party leader for another five years.