Redskins Tied, 7-7

The Giants, capitalizing on a Washington turnover, have rallied to tie the Redskins, 7-7, in the second quarter at the blustery Meadowlands.


Hotel Workers in 3 Cities May Strike Sunday

Hotel workers in Washington, DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles held out the threat of a strike on Sunday, but have told management they will resume contract talks, a DC union official said.


Italian Serie A match reports

Champions Milan picked up their first win of the season but it was hard going against a determined Bologna whose inspired keeper Gianluca Pagliuca kept the visitors at bay until the 84th minute


Pakistan edge out India

Yousuf Youhana steered Pakistan to a last-over victory over India to clinch a Champions Trophy semi-final against the West Indies on Wednesday.


Militants behead three Iraqi Kurdish militiamen

Militants beheaded three Iraqi Kurd militiamen, showing their deaths in a video posted on a Web site on Saturday and denouncing Kurdish political


Ugandan army kills 25 rebels in southern Sudan

Soldiers of the Uganda People #39;s Defense Forces (UPDF) have raided rebel Lord #39;s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony #39;s hideouts at Pakanyar in southern Sudan, killing 25 rebels and capturing seven others.


Britain says not to build more nuclear power stations in a decade

British government said Sunday Britain would not increase its nuclear power capacity for at least 10 or 15 years, but would not rule out future expansion.


Germany Deports Organizer of Islamic Conference

German authorities have deported the organizer of a controversial Islamic conference planned for next month in Berlin. The conference planner was deported to his home country of Lebanon Saturday, after his


Serbia Elections Draw Millions of Voters (AP)

AP - Serbia on Sunday held its first democratically organized local elections since Slobodan Milosevic's ouster in what was expected to be a close race between nationalists loyal to the former president and pro-Western reformists.


Report: Group Threatens to Kill 15 Iraqi Soldiers

DUBAI (Reuters) - A hitherto unknown Islamist group has  threatened to kill 15 captured Iraqi soldiers if authorities do  not release an aide to Shi'ite rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr  within 48 hours, Arab television Al Jazeera reported Sunday.


Who Was Abused?

The kids of the abuse-hysteria generation have grown up. Many are living with the fact that they were part of a big lie. Some, like Ed Sampley, are now trying to make amends.


Oracle Eyes Content Management Prize

Oracle will catapult itself into the ECM (enterprise content management) fold next quarter by introducing  quot;Tsunami, quot; its unstructured data management technology.


Analysis: Jiang Zemin #39;s departure

His philosophy has underpinned China #39;s opaque and secretive political system and, for this reason, Jiang Zemin #39;s decision to stand down as army chief three years ahead of schedule marks the real handover of authority.


Bush Must OK Clinton Document Release Plan (AP)

AP - Former President Clinton will have to ask President Bush for permission to release thousands of domestic-policy records from his two terms in the White House, officials at Clinton's presidential library said Friday.


Senate Foes Daschle, Thune Swaps Barbs in Debate (Reuters)

Reuters - Senate Democratic leader Tom\Daschle, fighting for political survival, angrily rejected\Republic challenger John Thune's claim on Sunday that he had\emboldened the enemy in Iraq and undermined U.S. troop morale.


Call on Me hits number one spot

Swedish DJ Eric Prydz goes straight to number one in the UK chart with dance track Call on Me.


Photojournalist Eddie Adams Dies at 71

NEW YORK - Eddie Adams, a photojournalist whose half-century of arresting work was defined by a single frame - a Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photo of a communist guerrilla being executed in a Saigon street during the Vietnam War - died Sunday. He was 71...


Flooding Forces Evacuations in 3 States

WHEELING, W.Va. - Hundreds of people evacuated their homes Sunday in parts of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania as rivers and small streams were swollen beyond their banks by the torrential rain dumped by remnants of Hurricane Ivan...


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PC World #39;s counterpart in Germany, PC Welt, published a short story today detailing how Windows XP computers running Service Pack 2 may be inadvertently sharing files on their hard drive with more people than they might like.


Microsoft trials piracy lock on Download Centre

Microsoft is testing a new feature on its Download Centre website that can lock out pirated copies of Windows. During the test period, users of Download Centre can opt to have the Windows software installed on their PCs validated as genuine.


McAllister injures ankle for Saints

New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - New Orleans running back Deuce McAllister left Sunday #39;s game against San Francisco with an ankle injury.


Iraq  #39;Peace Talks #39; Swap Weapons for Pullback

Iraqi authorities are holding talks with tribal leaders in the western Anbar province and Baghdads tense Sadr city in hopes that militias will hand over their weapons in exchange for a pullback of US troops, Iraqs vice president said.


World Trade Center Leaseholder Gets Boost From Federal Jury

A jury has decided that the destruction of the World Trade Center was two events, meaning leaseholder Larry Silverstein can collect twice from insurance companies.


Perez scores second successive win

Spaniard Santiago Perez recorded a second consecutive stage win, which propelled him into third place overall in the Tour of Spain.


Iraqi Foreign Minister: We Will Not Give in to Kidnappers #39; Demands

Iraq #39;s foreign minister says his country is doing what it can to secure the release of two Americans and a British national taken hostage in Baghdad Thursday, but will not give in to kidnappers #39; demands.


Beckett says no more nuclear power needed yet

The government says it has no need to increase its nuclear power capacity for at least 10 or 15 years but future expansion of nuclear power cannot be ruled out altogether.


Musharraf to meet Singh at the UN

The leaders of India and Pakistan are heading to the US this week for their first face-to-face meeting. They will meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.


Inzy proves hard to please

Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said Pakistan still had room for improvement after knocking India out of the Champions Trophy at Edgbaston.


Fed Seen Sticking to Measured Rate Raises (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Federal Reserve will take\another small step this week toward raising interest rates to\more normal levels, but may be getting rates up to a point that\allows for a pause in increasing them, analysts say.


McNabb, Culpepper to Square Off Monday (AP)

AP - Both quarterbacks have strong arms, quick feet and plenty of wins on their resumes. One other thing Donovan McNabb and Daunte Culpepper have in common: They're the only two of the five heralded quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 1999 draft still in the NFL.


US Hostage Wife Pleads for Mercy

(BBC) -- The wife of an American taken hostage with two others in Baghdad has appealed on television for their release. Patty Hensley said her husband Jack was  quot;a simple, generous man quot; who was  quot;there to help the Iraqi people quot;.


Former general tipped to win Indonesian vote

JAKARTA - Security forces remain on high alert as Indonesians head to the polls in an election that could see the opposition leader become president.


Steelers' Maddox Out With Elbow Injury (AP)

AP - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox left Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter with an elbow injury.


Europe Rally After U.S. Take Early Charge

BLOOMFIELD HILLS (Reuters) - Holders Europe began to peg  back a fast start by the United States as the 35th Ryder Cup  approached its climax in the last-day singles on Sunday.


Daschle, Thune Debate Campaign Tactics (AP)

AP - Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle and former Rep. John Thune sparred over political ads and the increasingly negative tone of South Dakota's Senate race Sunday during a nationally televised debate.


Bush Lifts Libya Sanctions to Trigger Aid (AP)

AP - President Bush has decided to lift sanctions against Libya, which he expects to trigger release of more than  #36;1 billion to families of Pan Am 103 victims, a senior administration official said Sunday.


Senators Urge Bush to Change Iraq Stance (AP)

AP - Senators from both parties urged the Bush administration on Sunday to face the reality of the situation in Iraq and change its occupation policies.


Top Hamas Militant Killed in Israeli Missile Strike

GAZA (Reuters) - A senior leader of Hamas's military wing  was killed in an Israeli missile strike on his car in the Gaza  Strip, Palestinian witnesses said.


Iraq PM Adamant Jan. Election Will Be Held

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said  Sunday elections would be held on schedule in January despite a  surge in violence and more than a score of hostages under  threat of death from insurgents.


How Would They End the War?

President Bush and John Kerry have said little more than that each will end the war the right way and his opponent will not.


Report: Spears Marries Dancer in Calif.

LOS ANGELES - Pop singer Britney Spears married her fiance, dancer Kevin Federline, in a surprise ceremony, it was reported Sunday.    The wedding was held Saturday evening at a private home in the Studio City area with 20 to 30 people attending, "Entertainment Tonight" said on its Web site...


Kerry Links Iraq War Cost, Domestic Woes

WASHINGTON - Democrat John Kerry links the cost of the Iraq war to problems at home and vows in a new television ad to both "defend America and fight for the middle class."  "200 billion dollars. That's what we are spending in Iraq because George Bush chose to go it alone," Kerry says in the ad, to start airing Monday in 13 competitive states where he is on the air...


Militants Behead 3 Kurd Hostages in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Militants beheaded three hostages said to be Iraqi Kurd militiamen, showing their deaths in a video posted on a Web site Sunday and denouncing Kurdish political parties for cooperating with Americans in Iraq.    In a separate incident, a group claimed to have kidnapped 25 members of the Iraqi National Guard, and a report on the Arabic station Al-Jazeera said the soldiers were threatened with death unless a detained Shiite leader is freed within 48 hours...


Europeans Try to Nail Down Ryder Cup Win

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - For the first time in three days at the Ryder Cup, there was plenty of red on the scoreboard - as in American red, white and blue...


Iraqi PM Says Sticking to January Election Plan

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Sunday elections would be held on schedule in January despite a surge in violence and more than a score of hostages under threat of death from insurgents.


Vegas serves up boxing treat

If Bernard Hopkins v Oscar de la Hoya did not quite live up to its ludicrously lofty billing, it was through no fault of the fighters.


Cycling: Perez wins consecutive stages after two-year drought

GRENADA, Spain : Spain #39;s Santiago Perez, of the Phonak team, won his second consecutive stage on the Tour of Spain here following a two-year victory drought after the death of his fiancee.


Fed Decision Unlikely to Spur Rally

Wall Street opinion is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its meeting Tuesday, with conventional wisdom siding with a rate hike.


2 telltale signs that show it #39;s time to dump a stock

The last time I looked, shares of discount retailer 99 Cents Only were trading at \$14 or so, down around 60 percent from their summer 2003 mid- \$30 trading range.


Three Kurds Beheaded in Iraq

A videotape posted on a Web site shows the beheading of three hostages who are said to be members of a Kurdish party in northern Iraq.


Video Appeal for Release of Italian Hostages (Reuters)

Reuters - Piecing together old video footage, an\Italian aid group released emotive images to Arab television on\Sunday of its two female Italian charity workers and two Iraqi\colleagues kidnapped in Baghdad.


Bonds Gets Day Off in Finale Vs. Padres (AP)

AP - Barry Bonds rested Sunday, staying out of the starting lineup in the San Francisco Giants' series finale against the San Diego Padres.


US rate rise and dim growth outlook to hit confidence

AMERICAN consumers will be hit by another quarter-point rise in interest rates on Tuesday, threatening to dent their confidence only six weeks before the presidential elections.


Hotel workers on the verge of striking

Hotel workers at 14 DC hotels are preparing to strike after talks over a new contract broke down last night. Union officials said hotel management walked out of contract


Boeing may join Microsoft in EU antitrust fight

The European Commission, the antitrust arm of the European Union, has ordered Microsoft to offer a version of Windows without a bundled media player and to disclose more technical information to its rivals on a temporary, or interim, basis until the


JUVE GO TOP OF THE PILE

Juventus moved to the top of Serie A on Sunday while bitter rivals Roma saw their dismal week climax with defeat at Messina. Juve were too strong for Atalanta at the Delle Alpi - Fabio Capello #39;s men winning


Sudan warns West

Cairo - The speaker of the Sudanese parliament on Sunday warned the West against intervening in his country, saying it would open the  quot;gates of hell quot;.


Iraqis urged to help free Briton

BRITAIN has made a televised appeal on an Arab satellite channel for Iraqis to help rescue British hostage Kenneth Bigley, who is being held under threat of death with two US kidnap victims.


Iraqi group claims murder of Kurdistan representatives

An Iraqi Islamic group says it has killed three members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party which cooperates with the Iraqi Government.


Vols See Tough Road After Florida Stunner (AP)

AP - Here's a way to spoil the celebration for No. 11 Tennessee after beating Florida: check out the Volunteers' remaining schedule and recent history.


Hamas militant dies in Gaza blast

A member of Palestinian militant group Hamas is killed in an Israeli air strike on his car in Gaza, witnesses say.


Deion Sanders Leaves Game With Injury

Ravens defensive back Deion Sanders strained a hamstring muscle in the second quarter of Baltimore's game against Pittsburgh on Sunday.


Marlins Top Braves, Keep Hopes Alive

Ismael Valdez pitched six solid innings, Jeff Conine drove in all three runs and the Florida Marlins averted a series sweep by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Sunday.


Financial markets key in on Federal Reserve interest-rate decision

TORONTO (CP) - The next meeting of the US Federal Reserve will dominate markets early in the week as investors look for clues about economic strength and the pace of interest rate hikes.


Reebok star rises in south: Shoemaker targets Hispanic markets

Reebok International Ltd. is turning its attention to the growing US Hispanic population, starting with an ad campaign promoting Reebok #39;s ties to the wildly popular Chivas soccer club in Mexico.


Breakthrough Keyboard Technology for Smaller Handsets

SureType effectively converges a phone keypad and a QWERTY keyboard to fit elegantly within the size constraints of a traditional mobile phone form factor.


Dangerous Days on the World Wild Web

Netizens often like to compare the settlement of the Internet with that of the American West. The explorers charted new territory, observes product developer Chad Harrington of Zone Labs, a San Francisco-based


Camacho ready to quit as Real coach - reports

Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho offered his resignation to club president Florentino Perez on Sunday, Spanish state radio reported.


Press Scan

ANKARA - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on September 19th, 2004. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.


Saudi jails  #39;seditious #39; academic

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a university professor to five years in jail for sowing dissent and sedition. Hard-line Islamist academic Said bin Zair was arrested in April on charges of condoning suicide


More tough SEC games loom after Florida-Tennessee

Here #39;s a way to spoil the celebration for No. 11 Tennessee after beating Florida: check out the Volunteers #39; remaining schedule and recent history.


Renault's 5,000-euro car to go on sale in western Europe for 7,500 euros (AFP)

AFP - French car maker Renault said that its budget 5,000-euro (6,000-dollar) Logan, currently aimed at developing markets, would soon go on sale in western Europe, but at 7,500 euros.


Iran: U.N. Uranium Program Ban 'Illegal' (AP)

AP - Iran on Sunday denounced as "illegal" demands from the U.N. atomic watchdog agency that it freeze all work on uranium enrichment  #151; a technology that can be used for nuclear weapons  #151; and threatened to limit cooperation with the agency if it moves toward sanctions.


Blue Jays Defeat Devil Rays 9-7 (AP)

AP - Vernon Wells homered in Toronto's five-run third inning and the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Devil Rays 9-7 on Sunday.


14 People Hurt in Bomb Blast at Turkish Concert

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A bomb placed under a police car  exploded on Sunday, wounding 14 people at a concert venue in  southern Turkey, state-run Anatolian news agency reported.


Yanks Rout BoSox 11-1, Extending AL Lead

NEW YORK - Gary Sheffield and the New York Yankees battered Pedro Martinez, opening some breathing room in the AL East. Sheffield, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada homered off an ineffective Martinez, and Mike Mussina gave the Yankees another excellent outing Sunday in New York's 11-1 rout of the Boston Red Sox...


Manning Leads Colts Past Titans, 31-17 (AP)

AP - Chalk up the first game between the NFL's defending co-MVP quarterbacks to Peyton Manning. Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns, and Nick Harper intercepted Steve McNair's pass in the end zone in helping Indianapolis rally for a 31-17 victory over Tennessee on Sunday.


Ravens Roll Over Rival Steelers 30-13 (AP)

AP - The Baltimore Ravens ran over the hated Pittsburgh Steelers in a performance that belatedly justified their stature as the team to beat in the AFC North. Jamal Lewis rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns and Chester Taylor added a career-high 76 yards on the ground to lead Baltimore to a 30-13 victory Sunday.


Report: 18 Dead, 22 Hurt in Iran Accident (AP)

AP - A truck slammed into three vehicles Sunday in southern Iran, killing at least 18 people and injuring 22, state-run television reported.


Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- The Chicago Bears took advantage of the Green Bay Packers  #39; miscues to give coach Lovie Smith his first win.


Stewart #39;s title hopes take serious hit

It took Tony Stewart seven months to secure a spot in the Nextel Cup Championship Chase. It took Robby Gordon only 64 laps -- barely 45 minutes of racing -- to put Stewart #39;s Cup title hopes on the ropes.


NFL Game Summary - Indianapolis at Tennessee

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Edgerrin James ran for 124 yards and scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 31-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans at The Coliseum.


Johan Santana, Twins Defeat Orioles 5-1 (AP)

AP - Johan Santana won his 11th straight start with another dominant performance, striking out a career high 14 over eight shutout innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.


We won #39;t Give into Kidnappers #39; Demands, Vows Iraq

Iraq today ruled out concessions to kidnappers threatening to murder British hostage Kenneth Bigley and two American colleagues within 24 hours.


2 Hamas militants killed in car explosion in Gaza

At least two Palestinian militants, members of Hamas armed wing Izel Dein al Qassam, were killed in a car explosion in Gaza City neighborhoods Sunday evening, Palestinian medicos, security sources and witnesses reported.


Bush says truth must come out regarding military documents (AFP)

AFP - President George W. Bush has for the first time raised questions about documents used to bolster a report that he received preferential treatment during his Vietnam era military service.


Monty Seals Cup Triumph for Europe

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., (Reuters) - Europe retained the  Ryder Cup when wildcard selection Colin Montgomerie beat David  Toms of the United States by a hole in the last-day singles at  Oakland Hills Country Club on Sunday.


Yankees Extend A.L. East Lead

Gary Sheffield, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada homered off an ineffective Pedro Martinez, and Mike Mussina gave the Yankees another excellent outing on Sunday.


Oil, gas rigs put through the  #39;ultimate #39; test in Gulf

Hurricane Ivan tested oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to their limits and beyond this week as damage reports continued to grow Friday.


Microsoft To Pay \$113M to Calif. Lawyers

Sep. 17, 2004. A judge is ordering the Microsoft to pay \$112.5 million to attorneys who successfully sued the software maker for monopolizing a segment of California #39;s market.


CAMACHO OFFERS RESIGNATION - REPORTS

Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho has offered to resign, according to reports in Spain. Several sources, including radio station Cadena Ser and Madrid-based newspaper Marca, believe Camacho contacted


Chelsea settles for draw while Everton continues to win

London, England (Sports Network) - Not much was expected from Everton this season, especially after the departure of star striker Wayne Rooney to Manchester United.


Panthers 28, Chiefs 17

DeShaun Foster did not just sub for the injured Stephen Davis, he came within 4 yards of erasing Davis #39; team record for yards rushing in a game.


SI.com

MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Johan Santana turned in arguably the most dominating performance of his career, helping the Minnesota Twins creep closer to another American League Central Division title.


Delgado, Wells power Jays over Tampa

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Carlos Delgado and Vernon Wells provided the Toronto Blue Jays with a lethal 1-2 punch Sunday at SkyDome. Carlos Delgado had three hits and Vernon Wells hit a home run, as the Jays beat


How to keep oil flowing? Invest

VIENNA: The spike in oil prices is stoking heated arguments between market players, who blame each other for lack of output capacities that has been exposed by strong global demand.


Peyton, James compose winning tempo

NASHVILLE -- The Indianapolis Colts offense got in tune behind Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James in the second half today to beat the Tennessee Titans 31-17.


AOL Signs Off From Sender ID

America Online has decided not to fully support Microsoft #39;s Sender ID spam-fighting plan after the Internet Engineering Task Force and the open-source community expressed intellectual property concerns.


Saints Rally to Beat 49ers, 30-27 (AP)

AP - The New Orleans Saints survived it all: Hurricane Ivan, the loss of Deuce McAllister, and the San Francisco 49ers.


Classic guerrilla war forming in Iraq

Recent upsurge in attacks has parallels, and differences, with past insurgencies.


Workers Aid Florida Hurricane Victims

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Across Florida, hundreds of relief workers fanned out Sunday to help still-numb families...


Candidates Play on Fears of Attacks, Wars

WASHINGTON - Playing on the fear factor, Vice President Dick Cheney suggested in a campaign speech there might be another terrorist attack on the United States if John Kerry were in the White House. President Bush's opponents' are raising their own worst fears, including the potential for more wars during a second Bush term...


Mello ousts Spadea to win title in Delray Beach

Delray Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Brazilian Ricardo Mello upset top-seeded American Vince Spadea in straight sets on Sunday to win the title at the \$380,000 International Tennis Championships.


NFL Game Summary - Carolina at Kansas City

Foster was only four yards short of tying Davis #39; team record of 178 rushing yards in one game. Davis accomplished that feat on October 26, 2003.


New Orleans Saints

Aaron Brooks threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Donte #39; Stallworth with 61 seconds remaining as the New Orleans Saints escaped with a 30-27 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.


New York Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Joe Gibbs experienced his share of losses at Giants Stadium over the years, but none were quite as sloppy as this.


Optimism in London, carnage in Iraq

The second Iraq war, between coalition forces and insurgents, is now under way in what has become the  quot;crucible quot; of the global war on terrorism, Tony Blair declared yesterday


Also from this section

News reports on Iraq paint a picture of a country trapped in a cycle of violence and destruction. The sceptics and nay-sayers don #39;t believe Iraqis are ready for democracy.


NFL Game Summary - Denver At Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL -- Byron Leftwich completed just 8-of-16 passes for 120 yards, but threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Ernest Wilford as Jacksonville hung on to beat Denver, 7-6, in a low-scoring affair at Alltel Stadium.


China #39;s Hu takes Army reins

Sunday #39;s departure of Jiang Zemin as head of China #39;s military was a surprise, though rumors of a power struggle with


Annan #39;s remarks on Iraqi war draw different reactions among Iraqis

UN Secretary-general Kofi Annan #39;s declaration saying the Iraq war was  quot;illegal quot; sparked different reactions from the Iraqis.


NFL Wrap: Manning Wins MVP Battle as Colts Beat Titans (Reuters)

Reuters - Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and\two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co-MVP Steve\McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans\31-17 at Nashville on Sunday.


Monty Seals Cup Triumph for Europe (Reuters)

Reuters - Europe retained the\Ryder Cup in record-breaking style on Sunday after dominating\the last-day singles matches against the United States for an\18 1/2 to 9 1/2 winning scoreline.


Juventus Stays Perfect, Real Madrid Loses (AP)

AP - Juventus remained perfect in Italy's Serie A on Sunday, while Real Madrid suffered its first setback in Spain and lost its coach. Arsenal lost its 100 percent record in England but still stretched its unbeaten streak to 46 matches.


LSU Tumbles, Auburn Rises in AP Poll (AP)

AP - LSU fell out of the top 10 Sunday while Auburn moved in, the result of a one-point game decided by a second-chance extra point.


NFL Wrap: Manning Wins MVP Battle as Colts Beat Titans

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and  two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co-MVP Steve  McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans  31-17 at Nashville on Sunday.


Hostages Face Death in Iraq

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Several insurgent groups set deadlines  for killing more than a score of hostages in Iraq -- from a  trio of American and British workers to an entire squad of 18  Iraqi soldiers -- unless their various demands are met.


Yukos raises oil reserve estimate

MOSCOW Yukos has substantially increased the reserve estimates for its biggest subsidiary, one currently being appraised for sale by the government.


LA hotel locks out laundry union, strike feared

A major Los Angeles hotel locked out laundry workers Thursday in a move the general manager said could lead to a strike by union employees that, in turn, threatens to spur action in two other major US cities.


On Advertising: Grey sale marks end of an era

LONDON Edward Meyer, the 77-year-old chairman of Grey Global Group, was philosophical last week when asked why he had decided to sell the company to WPP Group, one of the sprawling, publicly traded holding companies that increasingly dominate the


China says investment boom crackdown is working

Chinese entertainers at the Three Gorges Tourist Festival, near the world #39;s largest hydro project. Vice-Permier Huang Ju says lending curbs are slowing China #39;s investment boom.


Open Source Software Goes to Work

PC World: Businesses don #39;t have to dump Windows to test drive free or low-price applications whose use may improve the bottom line.


Rallying: Sparkling Solberg win means title wait for Loeb

It may not be enough to tilt the championship this time, but Petter Solberg conjured a spectacular third consecutive victory at Rally GB to keep Sebastien Loeb waiting a little longer for the title.


Chiefs Sputter to 10-7 Halftime Lead over Panthers

In what was a sloppy game on both sides of the ball, the Chiefs take a 10-7 halftime lead in their season opener against the Panthers in Arrowhead.


LSU tumbles while Auburn rises after close win

LSU fell out of the top 10 Sunday while Auburn moved in, the result of a one-point game decided by a second-chance extra point. Defending BCS champion LSU dropped eight spots to No.


Iran rejects order by UN energy agency to halt nuclear program

TEHRAN Iran on Sunday rejected an order by the International Atomic Energy Agency to freeze its nuclear enrichment programs and warned that it would drop out of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty if its case was sent to the United Nations Security Council


The UN Wags a Finger at Sudan

For the second time in seven weeks, the UN has bared its teeth at Sudan for continuing attacks on civilians in Darfur. Get all of today #39;s headlines, or alerts on specific topics.


Extremists gain in Eastern Germany

BERLIN Extremist parties that tapped into East German resentment over high unemployment and unpopular economic reforms made big gains Sunday in regional elections in two German states, according to two exit polls.


Insurgent Video Shows Apparent Beheadings in Iraq

A videotape posted on an Iraqi Islamist web site shows what appears to be the beheading of three members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, which cooperates with the Baghdad government.


Turkey concert blast  #39;hurts 14 #39;

A bomb placed under a police car at a pop concert in southern Turkey has hurt at least 14 people, officials say. The explosion happened in the city of Mercin during a performance by well-known Turkish singer Candan Ercetin.


Terror attack foiled in Moscow: security agency

MOSCOW : Russian law enforcement agencies have foiled a terror attack in Moscow, the FSB security agency said Saturday, two weeks after a series of attacks killed more than 400 people within days in the country.


Right to roam maps published

The first maps detailing the  #39;right to roam #39; on privately owned land are being published on Sunday. The Countryside Agency will be printing open access maps for the whole of England over the course of the next 15 months.


Europe rout US in record-busting Ryder Cup victory (AFP)

AFP - Europe pulled off a sensational Ryder Cup victory when they crushed the all-star American team by a record-breaking 18 1/2 to 9 1/2 points.


Microsoft to Share Office Software Code (Reuters)

Reuters - Microsoft Corp. said on Sunday that it\would share the underlying software code for its Office program\as part of its efforts to make governments more confident in\the security and compatibility of the world's largest software\maker's products.


Giants' Coughlin Gets Win Over Redskins

Linebacker Barrett Green scored on a 16-yard fumble return and the Giants forced seven turnovers, handing Tom Coughlin his first win as the team's head coach.


L.S.U. Tumbles, Auburn Rises in A.P. Poll

Defending B.C.S. champion L.S.U. dropped eight spots to No. 13 in The Associated Press media poll after losing 10-9 at Auburn on Saturday.


Golf: Europe win Ryder Cup

Colin Montgomerie holes the winning putt as Europe thrash the USA by a record margin of 18-9 in Detroit.


Yanks Crush Red Sox

Gary Sheffield, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada each homer off Pedro Martinez, and the Yankees rout the Red Sox 11-1 on Sunday.


Alitalia wins respite

After just four months on the job, the Italian airline #39;s latest boss succeeded this weekend where his many predecessors had failed: getting unions to agree to sweeping job and wage cuts.


Investment curbs working, Beijing says

BEIJING China #39;s efforts to slow the economy by curbing investments in industries such as steel and cement are working, a senior official said Sunday, suggesting that further tightening measures such as an interest rate increase may be unnecessary.


Microsoft to share ots Office code

Microsoft planned to announce Monday that it would give dozens of governments and international agencies access to the programming code in its Office desktop software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and e-mail programs.


Terror Plot At Michigan High School

A seventeen year old student is arrested after authorities were told of his plans to blow up his high school. Clinton Township Police said the boy was making threats on many online chat rooms.


Cisco gives Linksys rebate to the upwardly mobile

Cisco Systems introduced a rebate program on Friday to encourage owners of its Linksys home networking gear to trade up to higher-end products.


Tennis: Top-seeded Spadea reaches Delray Beach quarter-finals

DELRAY BEACH, United States : Top-seeded American Vincent Spadea cruised past compatriot James Blake 6-3, 6-1 here to reach the quarter-finals of the 380,000-dollar Millennium International tennis tournament.


Busch wins, shares lead with Earnhardt Jr.

Loudon, NH (Sports Network) - Kurt Busch led the most laps (155) and captured the Sylvania 300 Nextel Cup race at the New Hampshire International Speedway.


Adebayor shoots Monaco to top spot in France

Togo #39;s Emmanuel Adebayor shot Monaco to the top of the French league table with the winner in a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint Germain who thought their season could not get any worse.


Car bombs seized, Russia reports

MOSCOW Russian law enforcement agencies have thwarted an extremist attack on targets in Moscow, according to the FSB, the federal security service.


Just rambling like a fox

MILLPOND BOTTOM, England They gathered under the pink-painted walls of the Royal Oak Inn, then marched on to this gentle vale to claim their slice of new freedom.


Beware of the lazy banker

If interest rates go up, you may think you will suffer if you have a loan and benefit if you have bank deposits. However, the interest rate effect could play out quite differently.


NFL Wrap: Manning Wins MVP Battle as Colts Beat Titans

Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co-MVP Steve McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 31-17 at Nashville on Sunday.


Still a hot Pota-to

The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002 (Pota) polarised the country, not just by the manner in which it was pushed through by the NDA government through a joint session of Parliament but by the shabby and often biased manner in which it was enforced.


Opec #39;s new cash pile

THE rise in the price of crude oil over the last several months has brought the 11 members of Opec an unprecedented windfall, so much so it has revealed some cracks within what was supposedly the cartel #39;s public unity on prices.


Microsoft to Share Office Software Code

Microsoft Corp. said on Sunday that it would share the underlying software code for its Office program as part of its efforts to make governments more confident in the security and compatibility


Blue Jays beat D-Rays in last-place battle

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Toronto Blue Jays are battling for last place in the AL East - and it showed Sunday. Vernon Wells homered in Toronto #39;s five-run third inning and the Blue Jays beat the Devil Rays 9-7 in an error-filled game.


Iranian program not an  #39;imminent threat #39;

IRAN #39;S nuclear program does not present an  quot;imminent threat, #39; quot; but Tehran must take measures to reassure the international community about its intentions, UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said Sunday.


Russia launches operation to capture Chechen militants

Moscow, Sep 20. (UNI): Russian troops have launched a special operation to capture Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev and rebel leader Aslan Maskhadov wanted for a series of terrorist attacks in Russia including the Beslan school strike.


Israel kills Hamas leader in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday its air force attacked a car in Gaza City, killing a Hamas field commander. The IDF identified the dead man as Khalid Abu Salmiya, a member of Hamas #39; military wing, Izzedine al Qassam.


3 hostages killed in Iraq, tape shows

BAGHDAD - A militant Islamic group has killed three hostages in Iraq, a video posted on its website shows. The three men, identified as members of an Iraqi Kurdish group, were killed for helping the Americans, a statement accompanying the tape said.


A cruel price for Enduring Freedom

THE death of a 13-year-old English boy from an overdose of heroin is a grim reminder of the social cost of what United States President George W. Bush lauded last June as  #39;the first victory in the war on terror #39;.


Europeans Easily Take Ryder Cup, Again

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Europe again proved to be the best in the Ryder Cup with its biggest romp over the Americans, as Lee Westwood ended any remaining suspense at Oakland Hills with a 4-foot par putt on the final hole to beat Kenny Perry on Sunday...


Spears Weds Fiance in Surprise Ceremony

LOS ANGELES - Pop singer Britney Spears married her fiance, dancer Kevin Federline, in a surprise ceremony, her record label said Sunday.   "She did marry him yesterday," Jive Records spokeswoman Sonia Muckle said...


One Man Dies in Mass. Fair Ride Accident

SHREWSBURY, Mass. - A carnival ride broke apart during a church fair Sunday, killing a man and injuring two other people...


Israeli Missile Reportedly Kills Hamas Militant Leader

An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a car in Gaza City late Sunday, residents said, killing a senior Hamas militant leader, the latest Israeli attack in the territory it plans to leave next year.


Far Right Groups Gain in Two German State Elections

Voters in two east German states angry over high unemployment handed a rebuke Sunday to Germany's two biggest parties, giving big gains to far right and former Communist groups, television projections showed.


USC remains No. 1; LSU tumbles out of top-10

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Southern California remained a strong No. 1 in the latest Associated Press college football poll after a 42-10 rout of BYU on Saturday, but the team that shared the national


Singh Named PGA Tour Player of the Year (AP)

AP - Vijay Singh made sure there was no debate about who was No. 1 in golf. Disappointed last year by losing to Tiger Woods in a close race, Singh used that as motivation to turn in a dominant season that made him an easy choice as PGA Tour player of the year.


Indonesia's Megawati faces former general in landmark presidential polls (AFP)

AFP - From the remote jungles of Papua to the sky-scrapers of Jakarta, Indonesia is staging landmark elections which will see the vast Southeast Asian archipelago choose its president for the first time.


Iraq 'on track for January poll'

Iraqi PM Iyad Allawi says elections will take place in January as scheduled, despite continuing violence.


Microsoft to Share Office Software Code

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Sunday that it  would share the underlying software code for its Office program  as part of its efforts to make governments more confident in  the security and compatibility of the world's largest software  maker's products.


Microsoft lets governments into Office

The productivity package is added to the program that allows governments to see Microsoft source code.


Group Tracks US Companies That Send Jobs Offshore

A union group on Thursday unveiled a Web site that lets users identify more than 200,000 US-based companies it says have exported American jobs or lost them because they were hurt by foreign trade.


NFL: Colts/Titans

_ Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns as Indianapolis beat Tennessee 31-to-17. Nick Harper intercepted Steve McNair #39;s pass in the end zone as the Colts rallied to win with 21 points in the fourth quarter.


Stout defense, Broncos #39; bungle propels Jaguars 7-6

The Jacksonville Jaguars are accustomed to playing close games. Now they #39;re finding ways to win them, too. The Jags lost three games in the final minute last season and finished 5-11.


Clock ticks down for Iraq hostages

BAGHDAD : Britain joined Iraq #39;s US-backed government in facing down a chilling ultimatum to execute a British and two American hostages, as Islamists claimed the gruesome beheading of three Kurds.


O'Neal Returns to Practice for Pacers (AP)

AP - Jermaine O'Neal practiced with Indiana on Monday for the first time since being suspended for fighting with Detroit fans during the Pacers-Pistons brawl on Nov. 19.


Rich Asians snapping up world's most expensive mobile phones (AFP)

AFP - How much would you pay for a mobile phone that seems as heavy as a brick and cannot even take pictures? Up to 32,000 US dollars, if the phone carries the name Vertu.


Hamas Militant Leader Killed in Gaza City (AP)

AP - An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a car in Gaza City late Sunday, residents said, killing a senior Hamas militant leader, the latest Israeli attack in the territory it plans to leave next year.


24th annual Terry Fox Run attracts hundreds of thousands of Canadians (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - (CP) - Hundreds of thousands of Canadians took to the streets Sunday to raise money for cancer research in what appeared to be a record-breaking year for The Terry Fox Run.


WebEx adds Sales Center for sales professionals

WebEx Communications is expanding its Web conferencing service with an offering designed for sales professionals, the company plans to announce on Monday.


Race-hate attack fuels fear of Beslan backlash

Fears that the Beslan school massacre will lead to attacks against people from the Caucasus mounted yesterday after skinheads beat four people  quot;of Caucasian appearance quot; on the underground railway system in Moscow.


Petro-Canada up on government plan

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Shares in Petro-Canada posted gains Friday after the Canadian government said it plans to sell its remaining 19 percent stake in the giant oil company.


Mello Claims Maiden Atp Tour Triumph

Unseeded Brazilian Ricardo Mello captured his first ATP Tour title when overcoming top seed Vincent Spadea in straight sets to win the Millennium International at Delray Beach in Florida.


Iran Rejects IAEA Call On Halt To N-Plan

Tehran/Vianna, Sept. 19 (NNN): Iran on Sunday rejected the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) call to suspend of all its nuclear activities, saying that it will not agree to halt uranium enrichment.


Indonesians Begin Voting in Landmark Election

Indonesians began voting on Monday in a landmark election and are expected to throw out President Megawati Sukarnoputri and install an ex-general vowing firmer leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.


Microsoft Expands Program on Source Code (AP)

AP - Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available.


Democrat Emerges As Major Stem Cell Patron (AP)

AP - Over three decades, Bob Klein amassed a fortune by building and financing low-income housing. After his 14-year-old son was diagnosed with diabetes in 2001, however, he redirected his considerable political clout and business savvy. The longtime Democrat has since become one of the biggest private patrons of human embryonic stem cell research  #151; medical technology that many scientists believe can someday cure a wide range of ailments, including diabetes.


Mass. Fair Accident Kills 1, Injures 2

SHREWSBURY, Mass. - A carnival ride broke apart during a church fair Sunday, killing a man and injuring two other people...


Canada to use PetroCan money for green technology

OTTAWA - The Canadian government will devote some of the proceeds from its sale of its 19 percent stake in oil company Petro-Canada (PCA.


IBM registers grid computing wins

Claiming grid technology continues to expand outside its traditional scientific and research markets, IBM on Friday is announced several grid-based commercial projects built on IBM platforms have been launched, including one at the US Environmental


More toxic materials set to join global trade watch list

GENEVA: Up to 15 hazardous substances are expected to be added to a  quot;watch list quot; regulating international trade in toxic industrial products and pesticides, the UN #39;s environmental agency said.


After two weeks, it #39;s still anyone #39;s game

(Editor #39;s note: Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy, one of the smartest and greatest coaches in NFL history, provides his thoughts about the players, the coaches and the games each week throughout the season.


Ravens #39; Defense Sets Tone, Sidelines Steelers #39; Maddox in Victory

BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens rebounded from a stinging defeat by running over their hated rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jamal Lewis rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns and Chester Taylor added a


Latham lashes out

MARK Latham boiled over yesterday when questioned about the schooling of his three-year-old son. The Labor leader came under pressure amid confusion about whether his eldest boy, Oliver, would go to a private preschool.


Economic week

The three major central banks will all be in focus this week, starting with the Federal Reserve tomorrow. The Federal open market committee meets to set the US interest


Yukos partly suspends oil deliveries to China

MOSCOW : Russia #39;s embattled Yukos oil giant said it had partly suspended its deliveries to China because its legal troubles have left it without cash to pay transport and customs costs.


Microsofts spam plan rejected

Microsoft Corp has released a patch for its latest critical rated security flaw affecting its Windows, Office and developer tools software programmes.


iTunes under fire over UK pricing

Apple Computer Corp is charging its British iTunes customers 17 percent more per download than its European customers, a consumer watchdog group has said.


IBM protects passwords with PC chip

IBM plans to start shipping its PCs with a new chip designed to thwart hackers by safeguarding passwords and other sensitive identity information.


WebEx plays big brother

A new feature in WebEx #39;s latest Web conferencing service has reporters and PowerPoint victims of all stripe a little nervous. The service being announced Monday, WebEx Sales Center, includes an Attention Indicator


Bryant records first tour win at Texas Open

Bart Bryant won his first PGA Tour event Sunday, closing with a 3-under 67 for a three-stroke victory over Patrick Sheehan at the Texas Open.


Beckham dropped by Madrid

From the supposedly sublime skills of the galacticos, Real Madrid have plunged into the ridiculous: on Saturday night they crashed to a 1-0 defeat at Espanyol.


Iran defies curbs on nuclear activities

TEHERAN - Iran reacted yesterday with defiance to a tough resolution from the United Nations atomic watchdog, rejecting calls to halt sensitive nuclear activities and threatening to block tough inspections if the issue was referred to the Security Council


14 people hurt in bomb blast at Turkish concert

ISTANBUL - A bomb placed under a Turkish police car exploded on Sunday, wounding 14 people at a concert venue in southern Turkey, state-run Anatolian news agency reported.


Multiplayer Games Coming to Cell Phones (AP)

AP - As millions buy increasingly powerful cell phones, many companies are racing to develop video games to take advantage of the newfound portability.


Pats Win 17th in Row, 23-12 Over Arizona (AP)

AP - Make it 17 victories in a row and counting for the New England Patriots. Despite a sometimes sloppy performance, the Super Bowl champions defeated the sputtering Arizona Cardinals 23-12 on Sunday.


Rice's Streak Ends but Raiders Edge Bills (AP)

AP - Jerry Rice probably didn't figure his team-first attitude would lead to the end of his NFL-record receptions streak.


Indonesians Begin Voting in Landmark Election (Reuters)

Reuters - Indonesians began voting on Monday in a\landmark election expected to remove President Megawati\Sukarnoputri and install an ex-general who has vowed firmer\leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.


JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesians began voting on Monday in a  landmark election expected to remove President Megawati  Sukarnoputri and install an ex-general who has vowed firmer  leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.


Colts Flash Weapons

The Colts' Edgerrin James's two touchdowns and 124 yards rushing plus Reggie Wayne's 119 yards receiving with two scores produces an impressive 31-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.


Cubs Keep Pace

Moises Alou's tiebreaking two-run double in the ninth gives the Cubs a 5-1 victory over the Reds Sunday for their sixth win in seven games.


No NHL? No NHL!!!

For the second time in 10 years, the National Hockey League has closed its doors. In 1994, we were a nation unprepared -- how do you fill the void of turning the TV on once or twice a winter for five minutes or so to watch a game? -- but, this time around, I'm taking a different tack:


Air NZ shares placed on trading halt ahead of High Court decision

Shares in Air New Zealand were placed in a trading halt before NZX opened this morning. Air NZ requested its shares be placed on the halt ahead of a High Court announcement on the airline #39;s proposed tie-up with Qantas.


China #39;s TCL Communication Lists On HK Main Board Sep 27

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd. (2618.HK), China #39;s fourth largest handset maker, said Sunday it will list by way of introduction on the Hong Kong main board on Sept.


Hands off Great Lakes

As an environmentalist with more than 30 years of activism under my belt, I am generally not vulnerable to complacency. But if there is any area of environmental concern I tend to feel is well in hand it is the Great Lakes.


Media merger inevitable, says Senior Minister

THE Government would prefer competition in the media industry, but last week #39;s merger deal between Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and MediaCorp underlined the reality of the limitations of the market here, especially for television.


Make Internet less of a cyberjungle

A 24-year-old Romanian cheats a California computer equipment distributor out of \$10 million. An Australian teenager causes a release of raw sewage by hacking into a treatment plants system.


Apple ships security patch for iChat

Apple Computer last week released a security patch for its Mac OS X iChat instant messaging client, which contains a flaw that hackers could use to takeover a person #39;s computer.


De la Hoya losesdate with destiny

OSCAR de la Hoyas dreams of becoming the world middleweight champion were ended in Las Vegas on Saturday night by two bodyshots from Bernard Hopkins, as his step up in weight proved too much.


Youhana sparkles for Pakistan

Yousuf Youhana has played many outstanding innings but few will have given him more pleasure than that which took Pakistan to a three-wicket victory over their fiercest rivals here yesterday.


Spurs frustrate Chelsea

Tottenham climbed to fifth place on 10 points, six behind Arsenal and two short of Chelsea, who have been held goalless in their last two league games.


Sudan dismisses threat of UN sanctions

UNITED NATIONS - Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir said Sunday he isn #39;t afraid of threatened sanctions by the United Nations.  quot;We are afraid neither of the UN nor of its resolution, quot; el-Bashir was quoted as saying by state-run television.


Far Right surges as Schrder feels fury of the east

Chancellor Gerhard Schrder #39;s ruling Social Democrats were dealt a heavy blow yesterday by voters in two east German states where anger at high unemployment and economic reforms


Paisley will  #39;call Sinn Fein #39;s bluff #39;

The political future of Northern Ireland remains uncertain after the failure of three days of negotiations between Unionists and republicans which ended in acrimony at the weekend.


Ugandan troops kill insurgents in Sudan

Kampala - Ugandan helicopter gunships and ground troops attacked a rebel hideout in southern Sudan, killing at least 25 insurgents and capturing seven others, an army spokesperson said on Sunday.


Shahbaz #39;s family arrives

LAHORE, Sept 18: Mrs Nusrat Shahbaz, wife, and Javeria and Rabia, daughters of PML-N President Mian Shahbaz Sharif, arrived here on Saturday morning for a two-month stay.


district briefs:

PESHAWAR: A judicial commission formed by the Muttahida Majilis-e-Amal government has suggested amendments to the Nizam-e-Adal Regulations of 1999 in the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas.


Microsoft Internet Explorer loses market share

Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer browser continues to lose users to rivals such as Firefox and Opera, a Web analytics firm said Thursday.


Chelsea held to a draw

LONDON: Chelsea were held to a 0-0 home draw by Tottenham Hotspur yesterday and remain two points behind champions Arsenal in second place after the weekends Premier League action.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, Florida (Ticker) -- Coach Jon Gruden benched Brad Johnson in favor of Chris Simms , but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still couldn #39;t reach the end zone.


San Diego Chargers

Martin rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns to become the New York Jets  #39; all-time leading rusher as the Jets posted a 34-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers .


Voters lured to neo-Nazi parties in German elections

NEO-NAZI parties made sweeping gains in vital regional elections in Germany last night to further tarnish the countrys image and plunge Chancellor Gerhard Schrders ruling coalition party into fresh crisis.


Air New Zealand Stock Halted Pending Qantas Ruling (Update1)

Shares of Air New Zealand Ltd., the country #39;s largest airline, were halted pending a High Court ruling on plans for an alliance with Australia #39;s Qantas Airways Ltd.


Monty Seals Record Ryder Cup Triumph for Europe

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Rampant Europe  retained the Ryder Cup after dominating the last-day singles  matches on Sunday to beat the United States by a record 18-1/2  points to 9-1/2.


Candidates Play on Fears of Attacks, War (AP)

AP - Playing on the fear factor, Vice President Dick Cheney suggested in a campaign speech there might be another terrorist attack on the United States if John Kerry were in the White House. President Bush's opponents' are raising their own worst fears, including the potential for more wars during a second Bush term.


Presidential debates: high drama, disputed impact (AFP)

AFP - For sheer political drama, few spectacles can match the sight of two men going toe to toe before tens of millions of television viewers, slugging it out for the most powerful job on Earth.


Brunell Injured in Redskins' Loss

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., (Sports Network) - Washington  Redskins starting quarterback Mark Brunell suffered an injured  left hamstring in Sunday's 20-14 loss to the New York Giants.


Iraq Leader Says Violence Won't Stop Vote

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The Iraqi prime minister insisted Sunday that the raging insurgency - which has claimed 300 lives in the last week alone and resulted in a wave of kidnappings - will not delay January elections, promising the vote will strike a "major blow" against the violent opposition.    Meanwhile, a grisly videotape posted on a Web site showed the beheading of three hostages believed to be Iraqi Kurds accused by militants of cooperating with U.S...


Microsoft lets governments into Office

com September 19, 2004, 3:00 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


Crude oil prices may fall as output rebounds

Crude oil prices may fall this week as companies including Royal Dutch/Shell Group restart platforms and tankers resume shipments in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ivan


Watchdog Plays Down Abbey Suitor Fears

The City watchdog today played down reports that it had concerns about Abbey National suitor Banco Santander Central Hispano. The Financial Services Authority confirmed


MediaCorp, SPH sign deal to merge mass market TV

Singapore #39;s largest broadcaster MediaCorp and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) on Friday signed agreements to merge their mass-market television and free newspaper operations in a bid to stem losses.


Hopkins floors De La Hoya

Bernard Hopkins, the blue collar champion from the streets of Philadelphia, demolished Oscar De La Hoya, the long-time American golden boy, with a clinical left hook to the liver in


Youhana plays the hero

Tickets for this  #39;more than a cricket match #39; sold out in three hours when placed on sale back in May. But while most appeared to have gone to India #39;s supporters, it was Pakistan #39;s


Cowboys 19, Browns 12

Bill Parcells is always toughest on his teams after they win, especially when they win ugly. That means the next eight days could be excruciating for the Dallas Cowboys.


Indonesian voters go to the polls

Millions of Indonesians vote Monday in an historic run-off presidential election amid doubts whoever is elected will solve the country #39;s chronic problems.


Ugandan forces  #39;kill 25 rebels #39;

Uganda says its army has killed at least 25 fighters from the Lord #39;s Resistance Army (LRA) in an operation to capture rebel leader Joseph Kony.


Pilgrims die in bus plunge

AT least 17 Muslim pilgrims died and 38 others were injured when a bus in which they were travelling plummeted into a deep ravine in eastern Pakistan, police said today.


Cabinet Clears Ordinance To Repeal POTA

New Delhi, Sept. 17 (NNN): The Union Cabinet on Friday morning cleared the ordinance to repeal the controversial anti-terror law, the Prevention of Terrorism Act(POTA).


* CBK welcomes Norway #39;s role, accuses LTTE of  #39;indecision #39;

Sept 17, Colombo: While welcoming Norway #39;s role in the peace process, President Chandrika Kumaratunga accused the LTTE of  #39;indecision over commencement of talks.


President's Party Leads Kazakhstan Voting (AP)

AP - President Nursultan Nazarbayev's party took an early lead in Parliament elections Sunday, and his daughter's new party was running second, lending credence to suspicions of plans for a family dynasty.


NFL Wrap: Manning Wins MVP Battle as Colts Overcome Titans (Reuters)

Reuters - Peyton Manning threw for 254 yards and\two touchdowns to win his showdown with fellow co-MVP Steve\McNair as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans\31-17 in National Football League play at Nashville on Sunday.


Tropical Storm Leaves 50 Dead in Haiti (AP)

AP - Tropical Storm Jeanne killed at least 50 people in Haiti after battering the neighboring Dominican Republic with its lashing winds and deadly storm surge before it pushed off into the open sea on Sunday, officials said.


Sudan says it's not afraid of UN resolution threatening sanctions (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - KHARTOUM, Sudan (CP) - Sudan isn't afraid of a U.S.-backed United Nations resolution threatening sanctions over the violence in Darfur, President Omar el-Bashir was quoted as saying Sunday.


Bryant Gets First Tour Win at Texas Open (AP)

AP - Bart Bryant won his first PGA Tour event Sunday, closing with a 3-under 67 for a three-stroke victory over Patrick Sheehan at the Texas Open.


Argentina warns of climate crisis

The chairman of a UN conference on climate change warns that poor countries need urgent help to stave off the effects of global warming.


Sen. McCain Seeks \$1 Billion to Speed Digital TV Shift

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee  Chairman John McCain is pushing for up to \$1 billion in aid to  ensure consumers are not left in the dark when television  stations broadcast only new, crisp digital signals, according  to draft legislation obtained on Sunday.


An Enron Trial With Big Stakes for Ones Ahead

s the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opens in Houston today, it will be notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is - and for how little


Air NZ in trading halt

Shares in Air New Zealand were placed in a trading halt before the New Zealand Stock Exchange opened this morning. Air NZ requested its shares be placed on the halt before a High Court announcement on the


Airbus supports Microsoft in EU antitrust case

Microsoft is looking for additional European-based firms to file challenges against the European Union #39;s US\$600 million ruling against the software giant.


Iraq #39;s prime minister vows to stick to election timetable despite <b>...</b>

Iraq #39;s interim prime minister declared Sunday that January elections would be held on schedule and asserted that American and Iraqi government troops were winning the war against an increasingly bold insurgency.


Indonesians go to the polls

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesians began voting on Monday in a landmark election expected to remove President Megawati Sukarnoputri and install an ex-general who has vowed firmer leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.


Sharon takes hard line on Palestinian rockets

JERUSALEM Prime Minister Ariel Sharon warned on Sunday that Israel would retaliate against Palestinian rockets, even if they were fired from civilian areas, and an arms manufacturer said Israel had installed a radar system in a border town to warn of such


In Video Games, Sequels Are Winners

The game business has come to rely on sequels, even more so than Hollywood. While thats good news for their revenues, its bad for the independent developers who built the industry.


Some Microsoft Customers Will Get to See Office Code

Microsoft to Share Software Code Microsoft plans to announce that it will give dozens of governments and international agencies access to the programming code in its Office desktop software.


Users Find Too Many Phish in the Internet Sea

A recent flood of fake Citibank e-mail messages demonstrates the growing arsenal of tricks used by online "phishers."


Jets C Mawae Breaks Right Hand (AP)

AP - Jets Pro Bowl center Kevin Mawae broke his right hand in Sunday's 34-28 win against the San Diego Chargers.


Monty Seals Record Ryder Cup Triumph for Europe (Reuters)

Reuters - Rampant Europe\retained the Ryder Cup after dominating the last-day singles\matches on Sunday to beat the United States by a record 18-1/2\points to 9-1/2.


Sen. McCain Seeks  #36;1 Billion to Speed Digital TV Shift (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee\Chairman John McCain is pushing for up to  #36;1 billion in aid to\ensure consumers are not left in the dark when television\stations broadcast only new, crisp digital signals, according\to draft legislation obtained on Sunday.


China Completes 1st Orderly Power Transfer (AP)

AP - Hu Jintao became the undisputed leader of China as the country completed its first orderly transfer of power in the communist era on Sunday with the departure of former President Jiang Zemin from his top military post  #151; giving a new generation a freer hand to run the world's most populous nation.


Senators Urge Bush to Rethink Iraq Policy (AP)

AP - Senators from both parties urged the Bush administration on Sunday to make a realistic assessment of the situation in Iraq and adjust its policies aimed at pacifying the country.


Colombia Says Marxist Rebels Killed Venezuelans

BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombia blamed Marxist FARC  rebels on Sunday for killing at least five Venezuelan soldiers  and an oil engineer in one of the deadliest attacks in recent  years on the two country's jungle border.


As the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opens, it will be notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is.


Sniezek Spurs Gonzaga

J.P. Sniezek makes the first catch of his career, a 39-yard completion, and then boots a field goal to lift Gonzaga over Georgetown Prep.


Foster pounds Chiefs in second half

DeShaun Foster runs well when he #39;s angry and he was angry Sunday. So were his Carolina Panthers teammates. On Monday night, the Panthers admit they stunk it up in a 24-14 home loss to the Packers.


Europe Wins Ryder Cup by Widest Margin (AP)

AP - Europe again proved to be the best in the Ryder Cup Sunday with its biggest romp over the Americans. The final blow was a scene all too familiar at Oakland Hills: With the cup already won, Padraig Harrington made a 25-foot par putt on the 18th hole of the last match that only counted in the record books.


Microsoft Expands Sharing of Source Code (AP)

AP - Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available.


Millions of Indonesians Vote in Landmark Election (Reuters)

Reuters - Indonesians voted on Monday in a\landmark election expected to remove President Megawati\Sukarnoputri and install an ex-general who has vowed firmer\leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.


Han Wins Safeway Classic in Playoff (AP)

AP - Hee-Won Han made a 4-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Lorie Kane and win the Safeway Classic on Sunday.


F1 Sees China as a 'New Klondike'

LONDON (Reuters) - Next weekend's inaugural Chinese Grand  Prix could be the most significant race in the history of  Formula One.


Millions of Indonesians Vote in Landmark Election

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesians voted on Monday in a  landmark election expected to remove President Megawati  Sukarnoputri and install an ex-general who has vowed firmer  leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy.


Imperioli, de Matteo Win for 'Sopranos'

LOS ANGELES - Michael Imperioli and Drea de Matteo, who played a hard-luck mob couple whose relationship ended badly on the HBO drama "The Sopranos," won drama series supporting actor and actress Emmys Sunday.    The stars of two departing series captured the comedy supporting actor and actress awards: David Hyde Pierce for "Frasier," which ended its 11-year run, and Cynthia Nixon for "Sex and the City," which wrapped a six-year run...


Microsoft Expands Sharing of Source Code

SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints amid growing competition from rivals who make such source code freely available...


Australia #39;s Sims Grp: Expects 1Q Earnings Above A\$50M -2-

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Australian metal recycler Sims Group Ltd. (SMS.AU) on Monday raised its profit outlook by some 23, saying it expects first quarter earnings to exceed A\$50 million.


Take That, Boston. Again. And Again.

F the Red Sox thought they could come into Yankee Stadium and change the direction of the American League East race, they have another thought coming.


Old school coaches hope to revive the New York Giants and <b>...</b>

Redskins decided to rebuild their once-proud NFC East teams, they went to the recycling bin. The Redskins brought back Joe Gibbs, the man who led them to three Super Bowls before leaving to make a dent in NASCAR.


New inquiry into family courts

MPs have announced a new inquiry into family courts and whether parents are treated fairly over issues such as custody or contact with their children.


Colombia blamed Marxist FARC rebels on Sunday for killing at least five Venezuelan soldiers and an oil engineer in one of the deadliest attacks in recent years on the two country #39;s jungle border.


Oprah giveaway

Oprah Winfrey surprised each of her 276-person studio audience this week with their own new Pontiac G6 car. The cars, which retail for \$US28,000 (\$NZ43,189) were donated by Pontiac.


Camacho offers Real Madrid resignation

Camacho made the gesture yesterday, but it was knocked back by Perez - despite one of the worst weeks in his reign. The two men will meet on Monday to address Madrid #39;s current problems which have come to a head in the past week.


Europe Defeats US by Record Margin in Ryder Cup Golf

Europe has defeated the United States by a record margin in the 35th Ryder Cup team golf tournament. Lee Westwood of England ensured the Europeans would retain the trophy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with a 1-up victory Sunday over American Kenny Perry.


Last of Chinas old guard cedes military

Hu Jintao became China #39;s undisputed leader yesterday as the world #39;s most populous nation completed its first orderly transfer of power in the communist era.


Howard struggles to win over Asian vote

SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister John Howard #39;s push to forge a closer alliance with the United States and his strong rhetoric on the war on terror have only added to his negative image among Asian voters and Asia at large.


PeopleSoft sweetens severance packages

PeopleSoft has quadrupled the size of the minimum severance package for its employees and doubled it for executives, as Oracle #39;s hostile bid got a recent boost in the courts.


quot;Green card quot; applications accepted

Guangdong police have started accepting permanent residence applications from foreigners, Shenzhen Daily reported on Monday. The provincial public security department had issued


Microsoft To Share Office Software Source Code with Governments

Microsoft #39;s business strategy manager for Europe, Wilfried Grommen, said  quot;It #39;s really important for us at this stage that we have this major extension of the GSP.


OPRAH CAR SPREE DRIVES SITE TRAFFIC

Oprah Winfrey #39;s now-famous Pontiac giveaway last Monday spiked traffic to her Web site - and also drove viewers to Pontiac #39;s online site.


Yahoo to launch online music service

The World #39;s leading portal website Yahoo.com will blaze its trial in the digital music market launching an online music service by the end of this year.


Europe revel in Ryder glory

Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer led the praise for his  quot;tremendous quot; Europe team after their crushing 18-9 defeat of the USA at Oakland Hills.


Beckham dropped as Real flop again

David Beckham was dropped for the first time in his Real Madrid career as his club completed a demoralising week with a 1-0 defeat at Espanyol in which two Real players were sent off and three penalties missed.


Blues held by Spurs, Toffees win again

Tottenham has held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw, while Everton beat Middlesbrough 1-0 and Newcastle downed Southampton 2-1. Chelsea dominated the contest at Stamford Bridge, but with England goalkeeper Paul Robinson


Week in review: A point afterthought

The extra point is supposed to be a routine play. When you think about it, a lot of it is muscle memory. Snap, hold and a short kick by a former soccer player.


Talks Set to End  #39;With No Deal in Sight #39;

Negotiations to restore Northern Irelands power-sharing administration appear have ended without producing a deal, it was claimed today.


Hamas Militant Leader Killed in Gaza City

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Sept. 19, 2004 - An Israeli helicopter fired a missile at a car in Gaza City late Sunday, residents said, killing a senior Hamas militant leader, the latest Israeli attack in the territory it plans to leave next year.


Over 100 students, teachers abducted in Napal

More than 100 students and teachers have been adducted in Nepal, reported China Radio International Monday morning. Reports said suspected rebels kidnapped 49 students from


Australia Raises Commodity Export Forecast on Energy (Update2)

Australia, expecting record earnings from commodity exports this fiscal year, increased its forecast a second time as soaring oil prices boost energy sales 38 percent.


Japan, Mexico ink landmark accord

MEXICO CITY-After months of drawn-out negotiations, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi Friday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Mexican President Vicente Fox.


Hopkins takes wind out of De la Hoya

Both Bernard Hopkins and Oscar de la Hoya, in the days leading up to their fight, had expressed hope that their respective careers might be defined by Saturday night #39;s events at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.


Safin becomes first champion in China Open

Marat Safin of Russia smiles at the awarding ceremony during the finals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing September 19, 2004.


Georgia at Auburn

The debate stoked by Southern football fans all summer long seems fairly hilarious now. The question -- you remember it -- was, which will be the better conference, the SEC or the new ACC?


Court rejects planned Air New Zealand-Qantas alliance

New Zealand #39;s High Court on Monday rejected a proposed alliance between the country #39;s flag carrier and Australian rival airline Qantas.


Waiting for the Worst

The three years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have been treacherous for airline employees. Thousands have lost their jobs and many of the rest have felt the squeeze on their daily lives as airlines slashed pay and benefits.


\$1.3 billion power plant will generate 3,500 jobs

MANAMA: A \$1.3 billion (BD491 million) combined power, water and petrochemical plant is to be built in Bahrain. The project will create about 3,500 jobs during its construction and 500 in the long-term.


White Shark Meal Makes History

The world #39;s only captive great white shark made history this week when she ate several salmon fillets, marking the first time that a white shark in captivity


Chelsea Draws 0-0 at Home With Spurs; Everton, Newcastle Win

Chelsea missed the chance to go level on points with Arsenal at the top of English soccer #39;s Premiership by drawing 0-0 at home with Tottenham.


Back to Wall, Giants #39; Defense Turns Fearsome

When the Giants #39; defensive players walked off the field after the Washington Redskins embarrassed them with an easy touchdown drive in the first quarter Sunday


Allawi vows Iraq #39;s elections on target

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said elections would be held as planned in January even as a grisly video surfaced yesterday purporting to show militants sawing off the heads of three Iraqi members of a Kurdish party for co-operating with


Kazakh President #39;s Party Leads in General Election, AP Says

The party of Kazakhstan #39;s President Nursultan Nazarbayev is leading in parliamentary elections, according to early results, and his daughter #39;s party is in second place, the Associated Press reported.


Anwar will not rejoin party

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia #39;s former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim has no plans to rejoin the all-powerful ruling party after his surprise release from jail this month, the official Bernama news agency said yesterday.


Fringe Parties See Gains in German Vote (AP)

AP - Voters in two east German states angry over high unemployment and cuts in social programs handed a rebuke Sunday to Germany's two biggest parties, giving big gains to far right and former Communist groups, projections showed.


Saints' McAllister Hurt in Chargers Game (AP)

AP - Saints running back Deuce McAllister lasted just a handful of plays before spraining his right ankle against San Francisco, one of several prominent players who got hurt Sunday.


Wash. Scientists Study Whale Watchers (AP)

AP - Killer whales get the superstar treatment every summer off the Washington coast, where tourists fill up whale-watch boats to catch a glimpse of the majestic animals. Now, researchers are studying whether all the attention could be a bad thing.


Langer Would Consider Staying as European Captain

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., (Reuters) - Bernhard Langer said  he would consider staying on as European Ryder Cup captain  after guiding them to a record victory over the U.S.


Singh named PGA Tour player of year

World number one Vijay Singh, golf #39;s hottest player over the last 18 months, was named the 2004 PGA Tour player of the year yesterday.


Rwanda 'genocide' priest on trial

A Catholic priest accused of participating in Rwanda's genocide will go on trial at the UN war crimes court.


Effort to Train New Iraqi Army Is Facing Delays

The military command in charge of training Iraqi forces has fewer than half of its permanent headquarters personnel in place.


Hu Takes Full Power in China as He Gains Control of Military

China's president, Hu Jintao, replaced Jiang Zemin as the country's military chief to complete the first orderly transfer of power in Communist Party history.


Senators Urge Bush to Rethink Iraq Policy

WASHINGTON - Senators from both parties urged the Bush administration on Sunday to make a realistic assessment of the situation in Iraq and adjust its policies aimed at pacifying the country. But Bush readied a firm defense of his Iraq policy - and a sharp new attack on rival John Kerry's stance - for a speech Monday...


Friedgen Set on QB

Ralph Friedgen continues to stand behind quarterback Joel Statham despite his three first-half interceptions in Maryland's 19-16 overtime loss at West Virginia on Saturday.


A Shrinking Airline Industry Offers Limited Options

eonard Robinson, who put in 30 years as a mechanic at Pan American World Airways, has a message for his counterparts at US Airways, Delta, United and other struggling airlines pressing


Yukos Said to Halt Some Exports to China

MOSCOW - Russia #39;s Yukos oil company is suspending oil exports to the Chinese National Petroleum Corp. because it cannot afford to pay transport expenses, a news agency reported Sunday.


M amp;S to reveal sales downturn

Marks  amp; Spencer experienced poor summer trading and is expected to announce terms for its 2.3bn tender offer substantially below the 400p per share that billionaire Philip Green was prepared to pay to take over the ailing retailer two months ago.


Colwick, McWilliams lead City Amateur

Houston #39;s Robby McWilliams continued his steady play at the 80th annual Greater Houston City Amateur by carding his second consecutive 69 to tie Steven Colwick for the top spot after two rounds of play.


PENALTY ON JOAQUIN GONZALEZ IN END ZONE

As many times as the Dallas Cowboys hurt themselves with penalties, turnovers and missed opportunities, the Cleveland Browns somehow outdid them.


Sudan says it will observe UN resolution

The Sudanese gov #39;t agreed to observe the UN resolution on Darfur, avoiding threatened sanctions to their oil industry. But it says the resolution is unfair and unjust to Sudan.


Odin Aims to Lead RFID Technology

RFID tags, the dime-sized devices that can track inventory from the factory to the store, are being embraced as one of the hottest of new technologies.
-TheWashington Post


PeopleSoft sweetens severance packages

In a move to retain employees, PeopleSoft quadruples the size of the minimum severance package for employees.


Yukos Cuts Oil Exports to China

The Russian oil giant Yukos said on Sunday that it would immediately reduce some of its rail exports of crude oil to China. It appears to be the first time that Yukos #39;s


Hopkins Makes a Case for Greatness

Nearly an hour after knocking out Oscar De La Hoya in the ninth round Saturday night in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins


Han wins Portland play-off

South Korea #39;s Hee-Won Han edged out Canadian Lorie Kane in a sudden-death play-off to win the Safeway Classic. Han shot a 67 to finish on nine under, a score matched by Kane with her 70, but Han then birdied


Rams storm back, still lose to Vick, Falcons

The St. Louis Rams had spent the better part of the first half watching Michael Vick run circles around them. Surprisingly, they watched the normally accommodating Falcons run defense put the clamps on Marshall Faulk.


Rightists Make Strong Strides in Eastern German State Elections

Far-right parties made their strongest showing in six years in German state elections on Sunday, as voters reacted against Chancellor Gerhard Schrder #39;s governing party after sharp cutbacks in welfare benefits.


Hamas Leader Mashaal Surfaces in Cairo (AP)

AP - Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who's kept a low profile since last month's twin suicide bombing in southern Israel, made a surprise visit to Egypt on Sunday, but he deflated Egyptian efforts to bring Palestinian factions together.


Hotel Workers in Three Cities May Strike

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hotel workers in Washington D.C.,  San Francisco and Los Angeles on Sunday held out the threat of  a strike, but have told management they will resume contract  talks, a D.C. union official said.


FTC in Settlement With Company That Promoted Adult Web Sites

An Internet company has agreed to forgive \$17 million in customers' bills as part of an agreement with the government, the Federal Trade Commission announced Monday.


New Zealand Court Rejects Air NZ-Qantas Alliance (Update2)

Qantas Airways Ltd. #39;s proposed alliance with Air New Zealand Ltd. was rejected by New Zealand #39;s High Court, the latest blow in the carriers #39; two-year attempt to team up to cut costs and ward off airlines such as Emirates.


HK Bourse: Release from Hutchison Whampoa On Connected Deal -8

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in


RIM Unveils New BlackBerry QWERTY Smartphone

The biggest attraction for customers, said IDC analyst Alex Slawsby, is that RIM has provided QWERTY text-input capabilities in the Blackberry 7100t device.


Iraqi militant groups threaten to kill 20 hostages

TV footage dated on Sept. 19 shows 18 soldiers from the Iraqi National Guard were kidnapped by An Islamist group, who threatened to kill the hostages if a Shiite radical militia commander is not released within 48 hours.


Toll Rising on Pakistani Frontier

In the hidden ravines and forbidding, dust-colored mountains of a remote border region near Afghanistan, about 25,000 Pakistani troops are battling hundreds


MILLPOND BOTTOM JOURNAL Right-to-Roam Laws Let British Walk Over <b>...</b>

They gathered under the pink walls of the Royal Oak Inn, then marched here to this gentle vale to claim their slice of new freedom.


Montgomerie Triumphs in Ryder Cup (AP)

AP - Colin Montgomerie looked out of place only once Sunday at the Ryder Cup. During the closing ceremonies, he walked self-consciously onto the stage without a female companion.


Big Three Take Blame for U.S. Ryder Cup Debacle

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The worst U.S.  defeat in Ryder Cup history was dumped at the feet of the  team's leading three players, who buckled under the weight of  expectation and the force of a European juggernaut.


Cannabis chemical pregnancy link

A cannabis-like chemical may be important for normal pregnancy, researchers believe.


Microsoft Shares More Source Code

Trying to head off growing competition from open-source rivals, Microsoft is expanding a program to give government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints.


This Hurricanes and insurance in Florida

People who own something valuable, like a house, want to protect themselves against financial loss. Natural disasters like fire, storms or flooding can damage or destroy valuable possessions.


Hopkins #39; fight extends beyond ring

LAS VEGAS - Bernard Hopkins, the 39-year-old boxing rebel without pause, not only continues to defy age but conventional fistic logic.


Allawi says Iraq economy, security needs resolving

Iraq #39;s stagnant economy and lack of employment opportunities are feeding instability in the violence-torn country, hindering prospects for prosperity, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Monday.


Iraqi group claims Kurds #39; beheading

An Iraqi group said it killed three members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), which cooperates with the Iraqi government, and posted a video tape on its web site of the apparent beheadings.


Iraqi militants behead three Kurdish hostages

A videotape posted on a website linked to Iraqi militants shows the beheading of three hostages believed to be members of the Kurdistan Democratic party.


Hamas leader surfaces in Cairo to discuss Israel's withdrawal from Gaza (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who's kept a low profile since last month's twin suicide bombing in southern Israel, made a surprise visit to Egypt on Sunday, but he deflated Egyptian efforts to bring Palestinian factions together.


China's Jiang gives up top military post, completing handover of power to Hu (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - BEIJING (AP) - Hu Jintao became the undisputed leader of China as the country completed its first orderly transfer of power in the communist era Sunday with the departure of former president Jiang Zemin from his top military post - giving a new generation a freer hand to run the world's most populous nation.


High court rules against Air NZ-Qantas tie up

The High Court at Auckland today ruled against the proposed tie-up of Air New Zealand and its Australian competitor Qantas. Air NZ and Qantas were appealing an earlier Commerce Commission ruling that blocked their proposed alliance.


Australia Incitec Considers US\$600M Brunei Ammonia JV -2-

MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Australian fertilizer company Incitec Pivot Ltd. (IPL.AU) said Monday it is part of a group selected to complete a feasibility study into the construction of an ammonia and urea manufacturing complex in Brunei.


China Power Sets IPO Price Range, May Raise \$330 Mln (Update1)

China Power International Development Ltd., a unit of China #39;s fifth-biggest electricity generator, plans to raise as much as HK\$2.


Sony agrees to partners #39; terms to reduce distribution fees in MGM

NEW YORK - Sony Corp has conceded to demands from its consortium partners to reduce fees it would get from managing Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.


A September to remember

SAN DIEGO -- So what if it #39;s only the Chargers following the Bengals, one perennial NFL nonentity after another? So what if the Chargers are mostly a one-man show?


China Power Transfer  #39;A Positive Step #39;

Jiang, whose term was to have run until 2007, resigned at a meeting of the ruling Communist Partys Central Committee that ended yesterday.


Singapore issues bomb alert

Singapore has issued another warning about terrorists #39; intentions to attack soft targets in the city-state following the deadly bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, reports said today.


Sutton deserves plenty of blame for Americans #39; woes

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Hal Sutton certainly has the ball coach schtick down pat. He can recruit talent, chew players out, pat them on the back and toss out one-liners with the best of them.


Youhana steers Pakistan to victory over India

BIRMINGHAM, England (CMC) - Yousuf Youhana stroked an unbeaten half-century and helped Pakistan into the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals with an edgy three-wicket win over India at Edgbaston yesterday.


5th-Round Draft Pick Gives Jets #39; Secondary Some Sizzle

Six weeks ago, the rookie Erik Coleman hoped to make the Jets #39; roster on special teams. After a 34-28 victory over the Chargers on Sunday, the Jets are undefeated, and Coleman, now a starting safety, is a big reason.


Storm's Devastation Is Revealed, and a Mountain Hamlet Mourns

The remnants of Hurricane Ivan set off a two-mile-long mudslide that left at least three dead and a North Carolina community devastated.


Tropical Storm Kills at Least 90 in Haiti

GONAIVES, Haiti - Tropical Storm Jeanne brought raging floodwaters to Haiti, killing at least 90 people in the battered nation and leaving dozens of Haitian families huddled on rooftops as the storm pushed further out into the open seas on Sunday, officials said.    Floods tore through the northwestern coastal town of Gonaives and surrounding areas, covering crops and turning roads into rivers...


This Date in Baseball, Sept. 20 (AP)

AP - 1902  #151; Chicago's Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox's first no-hitter, beating Detroit 2-0.


Bush, Kerry Tentatively OK Three Debates (AP)

AP - The campaigns of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry tentatively have agreed to a series of three debates that both sides hope will give them momentum in the closing weeks of the presidential election campaign, a person familiar with the debate negotiations said Sunday night.


Dollar Firmer Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The dollar made slight gains on Monday  as traders prepared for a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting this  week, where a rate rise is widely expected and the market will  be looking for signals on future policy intentions.


Qantas says it #39;s time to move on

Qantas Airways chief executive Geoff Dixon today said it was time for the airline to move on now its proposed alliance with Air New Zealand had been rejected by the New Zealand High Court.


Investment needed to keep oil flowing, analysts suggest

The spike in oil prices in recent months is stoking heated arguments between market players, who blame each other for the lack of production capacities that has been exposed by strong global demand.


Capital Radio, GWR May Create Bigger Competitor for Chrysalis

Capital Radio Plc and GWR Group Plc #39;s merger discussions may enlarge the UK #39;s largest commercial radio broadcaster and create a bigger competitor for Chrysalis Group Plc and Emap Plc.


Consumer Goods: RFID Tops To-Do List In Consumer Goods

Consumer goods companies #39; top tech projects have often served as harbingers of the next wave of must-have technologies. Enterprise-resource-planning and customer-relationship


Bryant gets first win at Texas Open

Bart Bryant shot a three-under 69 Sunday for a 19-under 261 total to capture his first career PGA Tour title at the Texas Open. Patrick Sheehan closed with a 66 to take second place at 19-under-par 261.


WOOLMER HAILS PAKISTAN SPIRIT

Pakistan go into the last four of the ICC Champions Trophy after holding their nerve against Asian arch-rivals India at Edgbaston.


Iran rejects IAEA call,threatens to block checks

TEHRAN - A defiant Iran yesterday rejected a resolution by the UN atomic watchdog calling for a halt to sensitive nuclear work and threatened to block tough inspections if the issue was referred to the Security Council.


Indonesian poll ends era

Indonesians cast their ballots today in the country #39;s first democratic presidential election. The vote will cap months of polls and finally consign decades of dictatorship to history.


Australian govt plans counter-terror teams in Asia

CANBERRA - Australia wants to base counter-terrorism teams in Southeast Asia, the government said on Monday as it traded blows with opposition Labor over the best way to wage the war on terror ahead of an Oct. 9 election.


Sharon tells army to prepare to leave Gaza under fire

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the Israeli Army to prepare itself for an evacuation under fire from the Gaza Strip where a Palestinian militant was shot dead in a botched bombing Sunday.


Maoists abduct over 100 students and teachers in Nepal

Kathmandu, Sept 19 (PTI) Suspected maoist rebels have abducted more than 100 students and teachers from three schools in western and eastern districts of Nepal over the weekend, media reports said today.


New Zealand court rules against Air NZ-Qantas alliance: airline

AUCKLAND: National flag carrier Air New Zealand said it had lost a court bid to win approval for an alliance with its Australian competitor Qantas.


China urges US not to seek a limit to its textile exports

China #39;s Commerce Minister Bo Xilai (  ) urged the US and other countries to live up to World Trade Organization agreements and refrain from seeking limits on Chinese textile exports when global quotas expire next year.


Search Is On At Amazon

A9.com Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., last week launched a search site that will compete with Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo.


PeopleSoft Forges On; Oracle App Sales Down

Less than two weeks after US District Judge Vaughn Walker gave Oracle an important victory over the Justice Department, PeopleSoft Inc.


Falcons keep heat on Bulger, RBs

He #39;s a cool guy, a borderline lunatic, someone who can jam the hell out of a Strat. He #39;s got a temper that #39;s quicker than Michael Vick and spent some time last week talking football


Iran dismisses UN watchdog #39;s demands as illegal #39;

Iran said yesterday that demands from the UN atomic watchdog to freeze all uranium enrichment work that can be used for nuclear weapons were  quot;illegal, quot; but left open the possibility it was ready to negotiate on the issue.


* Extremists gain in the formerly communist east

Germany #39;s mainstream political parties were sharply rebuffed yesterday when voters in two regional elections in formerly communist East Germany handed extremists their best results in years.


Dollar Firmer Ahead of Fed Rate Decision (Reuters)

Reuters - The dollar made slight gains on Monday\as traders prepared for a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting this\week, where a rate rise is widely expected and the market will\be looking for signals on future policy intentions.


Asia Stocks, Oil Rise; Dollar Firm (Reuters)

Reuters - Asian stocks were mostly higher on\Monday, led by electronics and telecoms firms, while oil\extended gains and the dollar edged up ahead of an expected\U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate rise on Tuesday.


AOL Launching New Online Shopping Site (AP)

AP - America Online announced the launch of an online shopping site it says will provide and easy and fast way to compare products from thousands of online merchants.


Cards Honor Tillman

The New England Patriots wins their 17th game in a row on Sunday, 23-12, over the Arizona Cardinals, but the day belonged to a fallen American patriot.


Defense Carries Dallas

The Cowboys needed two things to avert an 0-2 start against the Browns on Sunday: defensive grit and the coaching of Bill Parcells.


Bush, Kerry Tentatively OK Three Debates

NEW YORK - The campaigns of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry tentatively have agreed to a series of three debates that both sides hope will give them momentum in the closing weeks of the presidential election campaign, a person familiar with the debate negotiations said Sunday night...


New Zealand Court Rejects Air NZ-Qantas Alliance (Update3)

Qantas Airways Ltd. #39;s proposed alliance with Air New Zealand Ltd. was rejected by New Zealand #39;s High Court, the latest blow in the carriers #39; two-year attempt to team up to cut costs


Bill targets lawyers who file frivolous suits

Lawyers who file frivolous lawsuits would be hit with financial penalties under legislation moving through Congress. Supporters say the bill would protect businesses from being threatened with lawsuits that have no merit.


German bank sues Barclays over losses

HSH Nordbank was pursuing legal proceedings against Barclays to recoup losses on investments, a spokesperson for the German state-owned bank said yesterday.


Koizumi takes time out to throw ceremonial pitch at Yankees-Red <b>...</b>

NEW YORK - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hurled a ceremonial first pitch at the game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, with Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui serving as catcher.


Vick leads Falcons Over Rams

Michael Vick lead Atlanta over the visiting St. Louis Rams at the Georgia Dome to a 34-17 win. The Falcons are now 2-0...and feeling good about both sides of the both.


Concert bomb blast injures 14 people

A bomb exploded under a police car at a pop concert Sunday in southern Turkey, injuring at least 14 people, the prime minister #39;s office said.


Howard plans to create new police squads to tackle regional <b>...</b>

TONY EASTLEY: As mentioned the Prime Minister is also in northern Australia and his focus is also on national security, although he #39;s under attack for his initial opposition to the Coalition #39;s \$600 family payment.


President Musharraf To Address UN General Assembly

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan : Sep 20 (PID) - President General Pervez Musharraf is visiting New York from 19-24 September to attend the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly.


Group Threatens to Kill Iraqi Soldiers -TV

A hitherto unknown Islamist group has threatened to kill 18 captured Iraqi soldiers if authorities do not release an aide to Shi #39;ite rebel cleric Moqtada al-Sadr within 48 hours, Arab television Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.


Viruses Aimed at Microsoft Rise Sharply-Symantec

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The number of new viruses and  worms aimed at Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT.O ubiquitous Windows  operating system rose 400 percent between January and June from  the same year-earlier period, leading computer security company  Symantec said on Sunday.


VMware aims to secure network sharing

Releases beta software to protect company networks used by outside contractors and telecommuters.


First Enron Criminal Trial Begins Today

After three postponements, the first criminal trial involving former energy giant Enron Corp. is finally scheduled to begin today in federal court in Houston.


Georgia Accuses Russia Of Air Space Violation

Georgian Defense Minister Georgi Baramidze said in Tbilsi that a Russian aircraft crossed into the Georgian region of Shatili on 19 September, near the border with Chechnya.


Bryant Ends Drought, Wins Texas Open

Bryant closed out the Texas Open with a 3-under 67 Sunday to claim his first PGA Tour victory by three strokes against Patrick Sheehan.


NFL Game Summary - Miami At Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH -- Shayne Graham booted a 39-yard field goal with two seconds left, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 16-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins.


Wistrom bottles up Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. -- A half hour after helping the Seahawks hold onto a 10-6 victory over Tampa Bay yesterday, defensive end Grant Wistrom sat at his locker half-dressed, constantly swatting a steady drip of sweat


Call to expand UN council gains momentum: Assembly split over <b>...</b>

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19: As the UN General Assembly began its 59th session, calls for the reform and expansion of the UN Security Council have gained new momentum with more nations staking


3 Pakistanis left at Guantanamo

WASHINGTON, Sept 19: With the transfer of 35 prisoners to Pakistan on Saturday, only three Pakistani prisoners have been left at the US Navy #39;s prison facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.