Doctor: Arafat May Have Died from Poison

One of the doctors that treated Yasser Arafat before his death is expressing frustration while discussing how the Palestinian leader died.


Government brings UDA in from the cold

The government yesterday recognised the ceasefire of Northern Ireland #39;s largest loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Defence Association, in an attempt to boost the Northern Ireland peace process.


Arsenal take slapstick approach

TOTTENHAM #39;s new head coach Martin Jol spoke of a return to the club #39;s traditions on the eve of his first home game in charge at White Hart Lane.


Sports Briefs

Katie King #39;s second-period goal lifted the United States into a 1-1 tie with Canada on Thursday night in the Four Nations Cup international women #39;s hockey tournament in Burlington, Vt.


Afghan kidnappers set new deadline for UN hostages (AFP)

AFP - Militants threatening to kill three UN workers held hostage in Afghanistan set a fresh deadline for their demands to be met and blamed the United States for slowing up negotiations.


Just give it a rest It #39;s time for spoiled stars to leave families <b>...</b>

I #39;m not asking for much here. I #39;m willing to overlook a lot, rationalizing this, forgiving that. When Latrell Sprewell wonders why he should try to win a title for a team that wouldn #39;t extend his contract, I


German terror suspects detained

AP - A German judge on Saturday allowed the continued detention of three men suspected of planning an attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi while he was in Germany, prosecutors spokesman Hartmut Schneider said.


Offense a horror for Nets

The Nets #39; plan was a by-committee defensive attack on Dirk Nowitzki. The committee lost. But it wasn #39;t just Nowitzki #39;s 31 points that buried the Nets, 94-78, on Saturday afternoon at Continental Arena.


Policemen injured after fight 14/11/2004

A police inspector, two sergeants and two constables were hospitalised after being slightly injured when they went to investigate a fight in Paceville.


India ready to look into Musharrafs proposal

PTI On Board Special Aircraft Nov 13: India today said it would certainly look into the Pakistan President, General Pervez Musharrafs recent formulation to resolve the Kashmir issue if it is made formally but firmly ruled out third party mediation


Allawi Sees Victory Over Insurgents in Fallujah

US and Iraqi forces are still battling insurgents in Fallujah Sunday, although senior officials say the offensive against the rebel-held city is nearly complete.


Data will dictate Fed rates

Federal Reserve policy makers at their Sept. 21 meeting considered the case for pausing a series of  quot;measured quot; rate increases this year if economic data weaken, minutes of the gathering show.


HALO 2: The aura still glows

Im suspicious of sequels. They can be rotten at their core, like reeling in a wealthy elderly spouse - not to carry on a legacy, but to carry off the money.


Crunch time for Europe #39;s mobile operators as 3G hits mainstream

LONDON : It #39;s crunch time for Europe #39;s mobile telephone giants. After spending billions of euros on third-generation licences, they now hope to persuade millions of customers to make the switch to the new


Red Hat opens office in China

Red Hat on Thursday announced the opening of its first office in China, in the nation #39;s capital, Beijing. The company said it will be working with industry partners such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel and


Tomjanovich, Lakers have a big night

The Lakers blew a 22-point lead they held in the third quarter but still managed to give Tomjanovich a win over his former team. In an emotional pregame ceremony, Tomjanovich was honored


Report: NCAA To Reopen OSU Investigation Monday

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- NCAA investigators will return to Ohio State University Monday to take another look at the football program after the latest round of allegations made by former players, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.


Background/ Arafat-free at last, Sharon hints at flexibility

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, convening his cabinet for the first time since the burial of his life nemesis Yasser Arafat, hinted at a measure of flexibility this week, signaling that Israel might allow East Jerusalem Arabs to vote in elections for a


BJP holds Lalu responsible for Delhi stampede

BJP on Sunday criticised Railway Minister Lalu Prasad over the stampede at New Delhi Railway station on Saturday, in which five people were killed and at least 10 injured.


Britain knew of E.Guinea plot before suspects #39; arrest

The British government learned about an alleged plot to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea in January this year, several weeks before suspects who


N.Irish UDA Guerrillas Pledge to End Violence

BELFAST (Reuters) - Northern Ireland's largest Protestant  guerrilla group promised on Sunday to join the peace process in  the British-ruled province by ending violence, but said it  would disarm only when its republican foes did so too.


New Democratic Leader in Senate Is Atypical Choice

Harry Reid, an unassuming Democrat, Mormon and opponent of abortion who will become the Senate minority leader, is little like the man he will succeed, Tom Daschle.


USC, Oklahoma, Auburn Stay Unbeaten (AP)

AP - Southern California, Oklahoma and Auburn  #151; the top three teams in The Associated Press Top 25  #151; all won easily Saturday. No. 4 Wisconsin had its national title hopes dashed, however, with a lopsided loss to Michigan State.


Lakers Help Rudy T Enjoy Homecoming (AP)

AP - Lamar Odom had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to give Rudy Tomjanovich a victory over the Houston Rockets 84-79 Saturday night. The Lakers blew a 22-point lead they held in the third quarter, but still managed to give Tomjanovich a win over his former team.


Montgomerie Beats Woods in S. Korean Skins (AP)

AP - Colin Montgomerie held off Tiger Woods to win a one-day Skins event Sunday. Montgomerie finished with nine skins worth  #36;75,000 while Woods had five skins totaling  #36;51,000. South Korea's K.J. Choi also collected  #36;51,000. South Korea's Se Ri Pak, the only woman competing, missed several chances and ended with no skins.


Frist: Specter Must Prove Himself for Post (AP)

AP - Sen. Arlen Specter must prove to his Republican colleagues that he is the right man to head the Senate Judiciary Committee in the next Congress, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Sunday.


Ships stricken by Algerian storm

Rescuers search for about 18 missing sailors after storms cause three shipwrecks, killing at least one sailor.


Loeb equals record in Australia

World champion Sebastien Loeb of France wrapped up his record-equalling sixth win of the year on Sunday as he coasted to victory over a depleted Rally Australia field.


Ohio State welcomes another investigation

By invitation from Ohio State, the NCAA will have a representative on campus Monday to investigate allegations of improper benefits from Maurice Clarett and other former players, athletic director Andy Geiger said Saturday.


UK Knew About Coup Plot in Eq. Guinea

The British government knew about the alleged plot to overthrow the President of Equatorial Guinea at least five weeks before a group of mercenaries was arrested in March for planning the coup.


Australia Westpac seeks end to takeover restraints

SYDNEY: The chief executive of Australia #39;s Westpac Banking Corp said yesterday he believed government restraints on mergers and takeovers between the country #39;s main four banks should be removed.


New tax aimed at savings

The looming political battle over how to reform the tangled US income tax code could get ugly. But one option, a tax aimed at boosting savings, holds promise.


Cal train stays on track

No. 5-ranked Bears roar back after stale first half, keep hopes of dream season very real. By Dave NewhouseSTAFF WRITER. SEATTLE -- This was a migraine weekend for top-10 teams as No.


Witnesses: Gunfire at Arafat Mourning Site (AP)

AP - Gunfire erupted Sunday at the tent set up for mourners to gather in memory of Yasser Arafat, witnesses said.


Titanic Founder Fears for Future of Great Wreck (Reuters)

Reuters - Undersea tourists and souvenir\hunters are hastening the decay of the Titanic, says U.S.\explorer Bob Ballard who discovered the world's most famous\shipwreck nearly 20 years ago.


Russia makes overture on Kurils

Russia says is ready to resolve its dispute with Japan over the Kuril islands, seized by the Soviets in 1945.


Google exceeds all expectations; can it sustain strong run-up?

Sometimes when stocks soar, it has nothing to do with investors #39; genuine interest in the company #39;s prospects. They just buy because the stock is going up.


BOLD MOVE FROM UNITED

It was a bold move by David Gill and chairman Sir Roy Gardner to be so openly critical of a man who had proved how much power his stake in the club gives him.


NCAA heads back to OSU, Geiger eager to clear school

West Lafayette, Ind.- Ohio State has invited the NCAA to campus Monday to investigate allegations of improper benefits from Maurice Clarett and other former players aired via ESPN, its magazine and Web site.


Govt works on roadmap for troops cut in J amp;K

NEW DELHI: A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced reduction of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, defence minister Pranab Mukherjee today said a roadmap was being prepared for the withdrawal.


MENACE IN PIZZA OVEN

AN international drug syndicate has failed to smuggle almost \$90 million worth of the designer drug ecstasy into Adelaide. It was revealed yesterday that the 365kg shipment of ecstasy tablets


Former Indonesian intelligence chief says embassies in Jakarta are <b>...</b>

: Australian political and military figures had their telephones bugged by Indonesia during the diplomatic crisis over East Timor #39;s independence ballot in 1999, a former Indonesian intelligence chief said onSunday.


O.D.B., Controversial Rap Artist, Dies at 35

Russell T. Jones, the rap artist known as O.D.B., was a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan and made a large imprint on rap music in the 1990's.


AG probes state health insurers

By Liz Kowalczyk and Andrew Caffrey, Globe Staff  November 14, 2004. The Massachusetts attorney general #39;s office is investigating the state #39;s health insurance industry over lucrative commissions offered brokers


RPT-IPO VIEW-Three months later, still digesting Google

The seldom-used auction system that Web search giant Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) used in its initial public offering was expected by some to change the way Wall Street does business.


Rugby: Irish scalp Springboks

Ireland claimed one of the most notable scalps in world rugby by sending Tri-Nations champions South Africa crashing to defeat at Lansdowne Road yesterday.


Ganguly pays price for slow play

CALCUTTA, India -- India captain Sourav Ganguly has been banned for two Tests for his team #39;s slow over-rate in Saturday #39;s defeat against Pakistan, match-referee Clive Lloyd said on Sunday.


Palestinians Set Jan. 9 For Vote

Palestinian officials scheduled presidential elections for Jan. 9, 2005, pushing forward with steps to a secure a new leader following the death of Yasser Arafat.


Indian PM Seeks to End Violence in Kashmir

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who heads for disputed Kashmir this week, said on Sunday his visit was aimed at putting an end to years of violence in the troubled Himalayan region.


Deion Sanders Out for Ravens (AP)

AP - Baltimore Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders was inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a toe injury, while Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis also was out with a strained groin.


Heat Sign Free Agent Shandon Anderson (AP)

AP - Forward Shandon Anderson was signed Sunday by the Miami Heat. Anderson was waived last week by the New York Knicks, who unsuccessfully tried to trade him and eventually bought out his contract, making him a free agent.


Pentagon's \$20bn war internet will 'cure world hunger'

Rumsfeld rubs it in: it's the revenge of the drone class


Baghdad Airport to Reopen on Monday -Prime Minister

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Baghdad international airport will  reopen on Monday after a week of closure under emergency rule,  Prime Minister Iyad Allawi said on Sunday.


HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan  Singh, who heads for disputed Kashmir this week, said on Sunday  his visit was aimed at putting an end to years of violence in  the troubled Himalayan region.


China #39;s foreign trade volume at 926.47 bln US dls in the 1st 10 <b>...</b>

China #39;s imports and exports in thefirst ten months this year amounted to 926.47 billion US dollars, rising 35.8 percent year-on-year, according to statistics releasedby the


German Official Criticizes US Deficit

BERLIN - A German finance official urged the United States to tackle its twin deficits during President Bush #39;s second term to counter concerns weighing on financial markets, a magazine reported Saturday.


The way I see it - Tottenham v Arsenal

Its been a little while since I was last on the scene, my fellow Gooners and its fair to say that the last week or so has been pretty eventful to say the least.


Ganguly banned for SA Test series

India captain Sourav Ganguly will miss the Test series against South Africa after being suspended for two matches for allowing a slow over-rate.


Palestinians to Elect Arafat #39;s Successor on Jan. 9

Palestinians set Jan. 9 as the date for presidential elections to replace Yasser Arafat on Sunday as the United States hinted it may be ready to resume Middle East peacemaking shelved since 2000.


The Limits Of Tolerance

A filmmaker is shot and stabbed to death in broad daylight on the edge of a city park. Streets fill with tens of thousands of angry protesters.


Huge drug haul hidden in oven

Australia #39;s largest seizure of the party drug Ecstasy was expertly hidden inside the metal shell of a bakery oven from Poland.


Pakistan Prepares Final Push In South Waziristan

Pakistan #39;s military says it will remove remaining Al-Qaeda fighters and other Islamic militants from the mountainous region along the country #39;s border with Afghanistan within the next six weeks.


#39;Morgan wants four pillars #39; on reform agenda

THE Federal Government #39;s control of both houses of parliament created a rare opportunity to overhaul the four pillars banking policy, Westpac chief executive David Morgan said yesterday.


Russia hails settlement of territorial problem with China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday the understanding on border issues with China  quot;helped to remove serious irritants in bilateral relations, quot;Russian media reported.


Jones faces ban and medal stripping after expos

MARION Jones, once regarded as the world #39;s finest woman athlete, could be banned despite never having failed a drugs test and be stripped of her Olympic gold medals.


Bloggers Still Tracking Votes in Wash. (AP)

AP - Washington's super-close governor's race may be hell on the candidates, but it's a special sort of heaven for political bloggers.


Govs urge endangered species changes

Western governors Saturday urged Congress to change to the Endangered Species Act and make the complex law less of a strain on private landowners.


Belgian far-right reborn after court slap (AFP)

AFP - Belgium's far-right Vlaams Blok formally dissolved itself and relaunched under a new name, after a court ruling banning the party, one of the most successful anti-immigrant forces in Europe.


U.S. Researcher Says Finds Atlantis Off Cyprus (Reuters)

Reuters - A U.S. researcher on Sunday\claimed he had found the lost civilization of Atlantis in the\watery deep off Cyprus -- adding his theory to a mystery which\has baffled explorers for centuries.


Gunfire Erupts Near Interim Palestinian Leader

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- There #39;s word that one security guard is dead after gunfire erupted at a tent set up in the Gaza Strip for mourners to gather in memory of Yasser Arafat.


Political door reopens for UDA

Less than two weeks ago, some of the most senior loyalist paramilitary figures in Northern Ireland walked through the doors at Stormont and into a dialogue with the secretary of state.


Storm Off Algeria Sinks Ship, 3 Die, 20 Missing

Algerian rescue services were searching on Sunday for about 20 sailors missing after severe storms sank one ship and drove two aground near Algiers port, killing three seamen.


Jol - promising to revive Spurs. (Getty Images)

New boss Martin Jol continued Tottenham #39;s fightback against Jacques Santini as he insisted Spurs had been heading down a  quot;dead-end street quot; under their defence-minded former coach.


Deion Sanders Out for Ravens

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders was inactive for Sunday #39;s game against the New York Jets with a toe injury, while Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis also was out with a strained groin.


Gunfire at Gaza mourning tent for Yasser Arafat kills 1

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Militants burst into a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat on Sunday, firing from their assault rifles for several minutes and forcing security guards to hustle away the Palestinian leader #39;s temporary successor, Mahmoud Abbas.


Dutch PM Urges Dialogue After Sectarian Violence

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter  Balkenende visited a mosque on Sunday and urged dialogue among  different communities in the Netherlands after a wave of  sectarian attacks in a country once known for its tolerance.


Trial Shows How Spammers Operate (AP)

AP - As one of the world's most prolific spammers, Jeremy Jaynes pumped out at least 10 million e-mails a day with the help of 16 high-speed lines, the kind of Internet capacity a 1,000-employee company would need.


Kidnappers Free Women Relatives of Iraqi PM -TV (Reuters)

Reuters - An Islamist group has freed two women\relatives of Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi but is\still holding his male cousin hostage, Arab satellite\television Al Jazeera said on Sunday.


Pop stars gather for re-recording of Christmas hit 20 years later (AFP)

AFP - British pop music stars gathered at a studio in north London on Sunday for a re-recording of  quot;Do they Know its Christmas, quot; the hit song that raised money for famine-hit people in Ethiopia 20 years ago.


Charest trip to Mexico with France's Raffarin will weaken Canada: critics (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - QUEBEC (CP) - As Premier Jean Charest prepares for a trip to Mexico with French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, at least one federalist insists the trip will weaken Canada and its image on the international stage.


Frist Eyes Return to Medical Practice (AP)

AP - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, near the top of most lists of possible GOP presidential candidates in 2008, said Sunday he still sees himself as a physician and suggested that medical work rather than politics could be in his future.


Abbas Escapes Gunfire, Palestinians to Vote Jan. 9

GAZA (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat's interim successor escaped  injury in a Gaza gunfight triggered by hostile militants on  Sunday as Palestinian officials set Jan. 9 for elections to  replace the late president and avert a feared power vacuum.


Kidnappers Free Women Relatives of Iraqi PM -TV

DUBAI (Reuters) - An Islamist group has freed two women  relatives of Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi but is  still holding his male cousin hostage, Arab satellite  television Al Jazeera said on Sunday.


Iran 'to halt uranium enrichment'

Iran agrees to suspend its uranium enrichment programme as part of deal with EU, diplomats are quoted as saying.


ISS Is Falling Down  Russian Mission Control

The International Space Station, with two astronauts aboard, has fallen seven kilometers as a result of a severe magnetic storm, Russian space experts announced.


Domain name rules tightened

New guidelines to bring order to the global Internet domain name market and enhance the flow of electronic commerce came into effect on Friday.


Clarke wins Taiheiyo Masters

Northern Ireland #39;s Darren Clarke fired a 4-under 68 Sunday to win the Japan Golf Tour #39;s Taiheiyo Masters. The European Ryder Cup star started the day with a four-stroke lead and widened


Green, Porter ejected before Steelers-Browns kick off

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter and Cleveland Browns running back William Green were ejected before Sunday #39;s game for fighting during warmups.


Holmes out for Chiefs-Saints game

NFL rushing and scoring leader Priest Holmes was out for Sunday #39;s game against the New Orleans Saints because of a knee injury and replaced by Derrick Blaylock.


Bowled by the slower one again

KOLKATA, NOVEMBER 14: The past caught up with Sourav Ganguly as the Indian skippers return to international cricket was shortlived.


Juventus beats Lecce to increase lead to six points

Juventus beat Lecce and old nemesis Zdenek Zeman 1-0 on a rain-drenched field Sunday, maintaining its six-point lead atop the Italian league courtesy of Alessandro Del Piero #39;s 14th-minute strike.


Abbas escapes assassination in Gaza

The Chairman of PLO executive committee Mahmoud Abbas, or Abu Mazen, escaped on Sunday night an assassination attempt as he was attacked by unknown militants atthe mourning tent


Post-Arafat Gaza Sees Turmoil

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - The air above the Gaza Strip was humid and motionless Saturday, free of the throat-burning black smoke from flaming tires that mourners had lit in sadness and anger at the death this week of Yasser Arafat.


After Arafat

It is often the case with charismatic rebels with a just cause that, when they pass on, the world tends to assume one of two things: either that all problems will be solved now, or none will be solved.


Kasuri to formally present General #39;s Kashmir formula to India

Islamabad, Nov 14 (UNI) A day after External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh expressed India #39;s readiness to look at President Pervez Musharraf #39;s radical formula for resolving the Kashmir issue if mooted formally, Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood


Two Ejected in Steelers-Browns Fight (AP)

AP - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter and Cleveland Browns running back William Green were ejected before Sunday's game for fighting during warmups.


Auburn, Okla. Tied for No. 2 in AP Poll (AP)

AP - Auburn moved up a spot in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, into a tie for second with Oklahoma. Southern California remained No. 1 easily with 51 first-place votes and 1,608 points. Auburn and Oklahoma each had 1,536.


Set mercury limits in concrete

Four years ago, a federal court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to set limits on the release of mercury and other harmful emissions from cement factories.


Ganguly suspended for two Tests by ICC

Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) The Indian cricket team #39;s forthcoming campaign against South Africa suffered a major setback as its skipper Sourav Ganguly was slapped a two-Test ban for slow over-rates in the BCCI Platinum Jubilee day and night match against


Brit terror threat to be detailed in court

British Home Secretary David Blunkett warned Sunday that Al-Qaeda is  quot;on our doorstep and threatening our lives, quot; the London Telegraph reported.


ICANN domain transfer policy takes effect

NOVEMBER 12, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A new transfer policy for inter-registrar domain names went into effect today, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).


Rooney double sinks Newcastle

Wayne Rooney paid off another hefty chunk of his 27-million transfer fee as the England international scored in each half to seal Manchester United #39;s 3-1 victory over troubled Newcastle at St James #39; Park on Sunday.


Daly-Donofrio hits 64, leads LPGA by 3

MOBILE, Ala. - Heather Daly-Donofrio shot a career-best 64 to match the course record for three rounds and take a 3-stroke lead in the LPGA Tournament of Champions.


CLARKE SEALS OVERDUE WIN

Darren Clarke cruised to his first victory of the year in the Taiheiyo Masters in Japan overnight. Clarke took a four-shot lead into the final round and carded a closing 68, his fourth sub-70 round of the


A mistake to belittle Arafat or his vision

For all his sly buffoonery - it was almost impossible to get him to answer a question properly - Yasser Arafat was a man with a vision.


Bush calls Philippine leader, affirming ties despite Iraq hostage spat (AFP)

AFP - US President George W. Bush called his Philippines counterpart Gloria Arroyo and said their countries should keep strong ties, a spokesman said after a spat over Arroyo's handling of an Iraq kidnapping.


Henman Impressed in Houston

Tim Henman believes the Houston venue for the Tennis Masters Cup will see the British number one at the top of his form. Henman takes on American Andy Roddick on Tuesday in his first match after Marat Safin


Iraqis can resume normal lives: PM

BAGHDAD #39;S international airport would reopen to civilian traffic after being closed for a week under a state of emergency declared before the assault on Fallujah, Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said today.


Palestinians Schedule Election for Jan. 9

Meanwhile, the favored candidate, Mahmoud Abbas, escaped injury as Palestinians waged a deadly gun battle during a mourning service for Yasir Arafat.


Lawmakers Divided on C.I.A. Chief's Leadership

The controversy erupted as the Congress prepared to return for a post-election session under pressure to pass legislation that would create a national director of intelligence.


The Political Conversion of New York's Evangelicals

A growing religious movement sees potential to shift a blue state's hue.


Shortstop Omar Vizquel to Play for Giants

Free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel has agreed to terms on a \$12.25 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity.


Iran Agrees to Full Nuclear Enrichment Freeze

TEHRAN/VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran pledged on Sunday to suspend  its uranium enrichment program to ease concerns that its  nuclear program is aimed at developing weapons, but warned that  the freeze was only temporary.


Banned Basque Party Calls for Peace Talks

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (Reuters) - A Basque nationalist party  banned by Spain as ETA's political wing unveiled a plan to end  the long-running conflict in the region on Sunday, saying it  wanted to launch a peace process.


Uganda declares limited ceasefire

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni calls a week-long truce with Lord's Resistance Army rebels.


Bombardier shares fall after junk status rating

MONTREAL -- Bombardier Inc. shares fell to a historic low yesterday, the day after a New York bond rating agency cut the company #39;s debt rating to junk status, the latest bad news for the struggling transportation equipment giant.


Experts on Gazprom and Rosneft #39;s merger

RBC, 12.11.2004, Moscow 14:57:41.Analysts with Russian investment companies consider positive news that the government approved the methodology of Gazprom and Rosneft #39;s merger.


Pixar continues its incredible run

Moviegoers don #39;t need to be a sorcerer #39;s apprentice to see that Pixar has cast a powerful spell over the world of animation.


Teach what science is: That would help evolution disputes subside

Georgia is caught up in another dispute over whether and how evolution should be taught in biology classes. This time, the argument is over a Cobb County school official #39;s decision to put stickers in textbooks


Software2005: Open and Loosely Joined

Applying logic might suggest to us that there #39;s zero-profit likely to be made in free software. On the surface, the open-source movement appears to defy basic economic principles.


Heavyweights at The Garden

At the end of the ninth round, Holyfield nailed Donald with a sharp right and Donald went back to his stool, shaken. At the beginning of the tenth round, Holyfield attacked once again and once again Donald appeared to be on wobbly feet.


Owen Profits in Real Romp

Michael Owen continued to profit in the Primera Liga with his sixth goal in eight games for Real Madrid while England team-mate David Beckham allayed concerns over his fitness by starting against Albacete tonight.


Auburn and Oklahoma tied for No. 2

Auburn caught Oklahoma in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, creating a tie for second place behind No. 1 Southern California.


Ganguly suspended for two Tests

JUST AS it seemed like Sourav Ganguly #39;s worst days were over, the India skipper finds himself in a soup again. This time, for being on the wrong side of the law.


Qurei nominated as chief of Palestinian security council

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei was nominated by acting President Rawhi Fattouh as chief of the national security council on Sunday.


1 Dead 5 Injured at Arafat Mourning Tent in Gaza

A shooting at a tent set up for mourners of Yasser Arafat in Gaza City has left at least one security guard dead and five others injured.


Bunkers, Human Remains Found In Fallujah

US soldiers have discovered a series of underground bunkers in the Iraqi city of Fallujah . That word comes from a CNN correspondent embedded with a unit of the First Infantry Division.


Abbas, clear favourite to succeed Arafat, escapes from Gaza <b>...</b>

GAZA CITY, Nov 14 (AFP) - Gunmen killed two members of the security services in Gaza City Sunday as PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas visited a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat, underlining fears the Palestinian leader #39;s death could trigger an upsurge in


Fatah names former PM Abbas as candidate for PA chairman

The Fatah central committee on Sunday named former Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud Abbas as its candidate for chairman of the Palestinian Authority, to replace the late Yasser Arafat.


US, Allies Drawing Up Plans to Aid Palestinians

The Bush administration is preparing with European allies to help the Palestinian Authority organize January elections and improve its security forces to crack down on


Ga. Evolution Dispute Embarrasses Some

First, Georgia #39;s education chief tried to take the word evolution #39; #39; out of the state #39;s science curriculum. Now a suburban Atlanta county is in federal court over textbook


Iraq PM #39;s two female relatives released: Al-Jazeera

DOHA, Nov 14 (AFP) - Two female relatives of Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi kidnapped last week in Baghdad have been released while the third, his cousin, is still being held hostage, Al-Jazeera television reported Sunday.


Mauresmo Needs to Beat Serena, Hottest Russian to Finish No. 1

Now that world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport has fallen by the wayside, the No. 1 ranking is Amelie Mauresmo #39;s for the taking, but the taking will be difficult beginning today in the semifinals at the WTA Championships.


Docked for slow bowling, Ganguly to miss SA series

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 14: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today imposed a two-match suspension on captain Sourav Ganguly, ensuring he sits out during the two-match Test series against South Africa starting November 20.


Gbagbo puts hard-liner in charge of Ivory Coast army

President Laurent Gbagbo has named a hard-liner as army chief of staff, prompting diplomats to warn Sunday of a possible resumption of hostilities against the rebel-held north of the Ivory Coast.


Back to future, Israel builds bridges with moderates

WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 14: Under American encouragement and, in some cases, pressure, Israel has quietly taken steps aimed at strengthening the standing of Palestinian moderates and has agreed to consider others now that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has


A Basque nationalist party banned by Spain as ETA #39;s political wing unveiled a plan to end the long-running conflict in the region on Sunday, saying it wanted to launch a peace process.


Redskins Underway

Despite the NFL's 30th-ranked offense, Washington is still in the mix for a wild-card spot. The Redskins and Bengals are underway at FedEx.


Small-Caps Still Outperform Large-Caps

stocks of companies with a market capitalization between \$100 million and \$2 billion, calculated as shares outstanding times share price -- outperformed larger-cap stocks last quarter.


WBIX owner attempts suicide, said to admit scam

Several hours after Bradford C. Bleidt, an investment manager who owns Boston radio station WBIX, drove home from a festive station party last week at


Fannie Mae Elects Not to Issue Benchmark Notes(R) in November

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) has elected not to issue Benchmark Notes in November. The company currently intends to issue Benchmark securities in accordance with its


Microsoft search sparks new war

MICROSOFT #39;S search engine launched opens a new front for the world #39;s biggest software company in the war for control of the internet, analysts said.


Owen Refusing to Predict Barca Role

Real Madrids Michael Owen refused to contemplate what his role will be in next weekends showdown with arch-rivals Barcelona after mixed news for the England forward in Real Madrids 6-1 rout of Albacete.


NFL Game Summary - Chicago at Tennessee

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Adewale Ogunleye was credited with a safety in overtime to end the game, accounting for two of the Chicago Bears #39; 16 points scored on either defense or special teams in a 19-17 victory over Tennessee.


Colts 49, Texans 14

The Houston Texans made mistake after mistake Sunday and Manning converted them into touchdown after touchdown. Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 320 yards and threw five touchdowns for the third time


#39;Slow #39; Sourav out for 2 Tests

KOLKATA: Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly #39;s cup of woes spilled over on Sunday when he was suspended for two international matches by ICC match referee Clive Lloyd, who found him guilty for his team #39;s slow over rate in BCCI Platinum Jubilee match against


NFL Game Summary - Kansas City at New Orleans

Tight end Tony Gonzalez caught six passes for 71 yards for the Chiefs, who have scored 38 points on their initial drive of the game this season...Safety Jay Bellamy and Fakhir Brown each made nine tackles for the Saints, whose last home win over Kansas


Rostock coach resigns following debacle

Rostock, Germany (Sports Network) - Hansa Rostock coach Juri Schluenz resigned Sunday following a 6-0 loss at home to Hamburg. The loss left Rostock in the basement of the Bundesliga with eight points from 13 matches.


Iran to suspend uranium enrichment

The commitment to the UN #39;s nuclear watchdog agency could derail an American drive to impose UN sanctions. Diplomats said Iran agrees to continue a freeze on uranium enrichment and to suspend related activities.


African Leaders Call for Ivory Coast Arms Embargo

An African crisis summit to discuss unrest in Ivory Coast on Sunday called for an immediate UN arms embargo on both sides in the conflict, as the Ivorian government moved to rebuild its air force.


The Dutch dilemma

Dutch smugness was slapped hard during the past fortnight. The rude awakening began with the barbaric slaying of controversial filmmaker Theo van Gogh on November 2. Then followed a reciprocal cycle of some


Japan demands apology from China

Japan was waiting Sunday for China to respond to claims that a nuclear-powered Chinese submarine entered Japanese waters. Japan #39;s Trade Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Sunday


Lost city of Atlantis found?

An American researcher claimed Sunday to have discovered the remains of the legendary lost city of Atlantis on the bottom of the east Mediterranean Sea.


Aussies spy for Jakarta: ex-agent

Australian spies are revealing secrets to Indonesia, according to one former spy, amid revelations that Indonesian agents bugged politicians, the military and Australia #39;s embassy in Jakarta.


Roethlisberger Helps Steelers Win Seven in a Row

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ben Roethlisberger became the first  rookie quarterback in 34 years to start a season with seven  straight wins and Jerome Bettis got two touchdowns as the  Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24-10 Sunday.


Small-Caps Still Outperform Large-Caps

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Davids of the stock market are  beating the Goliaths again.


Stover's Field Goal Lifts Ravens Over Jets

Matt Stover kicked a 42-yard field goal with 7:39 remaining in overtime to lift the Ravens to a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.


Rumsfeld Tours Panama Canal, Praises Security

PANAMA CITY, Panama (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald  Rumsfeld lowered a freighter into the Pacific Ocean from the  Panama Canal on Sunday and praised Panamanian steps to protect  the vital waterway from terrorist attack.


Ukraine Opposition Flexes Muscles After Victory

KIEV (Reuters) - Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, fresh  from securing a re-run of Ukraine's disputed election, tore up  a deal on Saturday to reduce the president's powers and told  his supporters to keep up pressure on the streets.


Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid cruises to 6-1 win

Ronaldo scored two goals Sunday to help Real Madrid trounce lowly Albacete 6-1 and move into second place in the Spanish standings.


Bears (3-5) at Titans (3-5)

Players to watch  Titans #39; Derrick Mason is 2nd in NFL with 52 catches, 2 for TDs. Bears #39; Anthony Thomas has rushed for 208 yards in last 2 games.


Time is here for Jones

It was early in the fourth quarter, and last Sunday #39;s game against Washington was still in reach if only the Detroit Lions could make a move.


Banned Basque Party Calls for Peace Talks

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (Reuters) - A Basque nationalist party  banned by Spain as ETA's political wing unveiled a plan to end  the long-running conflict in the region on Sunday, saying it  wanted peace talks.


Iran agrees to suspend all uranium enrichment activities

TEHRAN - Iran promised Sunday to suspend all uranium enrichment activities in an agreement concluded Sunday with Britain, France and Germany, officials said.


Palestinians set date for elections

Palestinian officials scheduled presidential elections for Jan. 9, pushing forward Sunday with steps to a secure a new leader after the death of Yasser Arafat.


Algae Threatens Croatian Adriatic (Reuters)

Reuters - Stari Grad bay on the\island of Hvar is one of the most charming resorts in Croatia.\But beneath the quiet surface of the southern Adriatic an\aggressive tropical algae is threatening the sea's eco-system.


A recollection of time spent with Arafat

Landrum Bolling was the US 'back channel' to the Palestine Liberation Organization for years.


As fasting ends, the lessons of Ramadan linger

A Muslim reporter considers a Saudi newspaper article's checklist for a successful Ramadan.


Oil prices skid, US stocks of crude seen growing

NEW YORK : World oil prices fell, capping a drop of more than 14 percent in a two-and-a-half-week slide triggered by a perception of growing US crude oil inventories.


Wall Street still digesting Google

NEW YORK: The seldom used auction system that Web search giant Google Inc. used in its initial public offering was expected by some to change the way Wall Street does business, but almost three months later, there has not yet been another deal like it.


Internet #39;s .Net Goes Out For Bid

With management responsibilities of the .net domain soon to be up for grabs, several groups are positioning themselves to snatch the domain from its current steward, VeriSign Inc.


Stunning Real dazzle with 6-1 win

Real Madrid have made a sparkling return to their top form with a rousing 6-1 Primera Liga victory over an out-classed Albacete. Ronaldo, Zidane and Raul found the net on Sunday in a dramatic


Loeb cruises to victory in Australia

PERTH, Australia -- World champion Sebastien Loeb (Citroen) cruised through the final day to clinch his record-equalling sixth win of the season.


Chiefs lose without their Priest on Sunday

New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes missed Sunday #39;s 27-20 loss to New Orleans with a knee injury.


Houston vs. Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- David Carr would like to finally get a win against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts Sunday when the AFC South teams meet for the first time this season.


Ganguly to appeal against ICC googly

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday suspended Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly from two Test matches for his teams slow over-rate against Pakistan in the Platinum Jubilee One-Day International match held on Saturday putting him out of action


McNair active, but Volek starts in Titans loss

Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was active for Sunday #39;s overtime loss to Chicago, but missed his second straight game because of a bruised sternum.


SAINTS SUCCESS

The Saints forced four turnovers and came up with a pair of late stops to preserve a 27-20 victory over the struggling Kansas City Chiefs.


US stocks: Wall St outlook: bull market with legs?

NEW YORK - Stock investors this week should get more clues on whether the bull market has long enough legs to drive gains to year end, as many market pros now expect.


Rumsfeld Tours Panama Canal, Praises Security (Reuters)

Reuters - Defense Secretary Donald\Rumsfeld lowered a freighter into the Pacific Ocean from the\Panama Canal on Sunday and praised Panamanian steps to protect\the vital waterway from terrorist attack.


Video-Game Sequels Will Be on Wish Lists (AP)

AP - Video game companies always release their marquee titles just as the holiday shopping frenzy starts humming. It's nothing personal, just business: analysts say December alone accounts for more than 50 percent of the industry's annual revenue.


Auburn, Okla. Tied for No. 2 in AP Poll (AP)

AP - Auburn caught Oklahoma in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, creating a tie for second place behind No. 1 Southern California. It's the just the second tie for No. 2 in the history of the AP media poll. The other was Nov. 3, 1991, when Miami and Washington were tied behind No. 1 Florida State.


Federer #39;s fresh start

WORLD No. 1 Roger Federer sees his title defence at the ATP Masters Cup in Houston as the start of his 2005 campaign rather than the end of a season that saw him capture three Grand Slam crowns.


GANO MANCHESTER UTD. CON DOS GOLES DE ROONEY

LONDRES, 14 (ANSA) - Dos goles del juvenil Wayne Rooney y uno del holands Ruud Van Nilsterooy permitieron a Manchester United ganar 3-1 en campo de Newcastle y subir al sexto lugar de la Premier League, pero a nueve puntos del lder Chelsea, al


Roethlisberger Helps Steelers Win Seven in a Row

Ben Roethlisberger became the first rookie quarterback in 34 years to start a season with seven straight wins and Jerome Bettis got two touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24-10 Sunday.


ICC crack down on Ganguly

India captain Sourav Ganguly will be unable to play in the forthcoming Test series against Sout Africa, because of a ban imposed by the International Cricket Council.


US Says 38 Soldiers Killed in Iraqi Offensive (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. military said on Sunday 38\U.S. soldiers had died in the week-long offensive to recapture\the Iraqi city of Falluja from rebels and 275 had been wounded.


Shortstop Omar Vizquel to Play for Giants (AP)

AP - Free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel has agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants, the team announced Sunday.


17 people killed in car bombing in Baghdad

A total of 17 people were killed when a car bomb detonated in a crowded street in central Baghdad on Thursday, the police said. A thick column of black smoke rose into the sky


US Researcher Says Finds Atlantis Off Cyprus

A US researcher on Sunday claimed he had found the lost civilization of Atlantis in the watery deep off Cyprus -- adding his theory to a mystery which has baffled explorers for centuries.


Rams Win 23-12, Top NFC West With Seattle (AP)

AP - Marc Bulger got off to a red-hot start and a beleaguered defense held Seattle to three field goals in five trips inside the 20 in a 23-12 victory that earned the St. Louis Rams a first-place tie with the Seahawks in the NFC West on Sunday.


Manning, Colts Embarrass Texans 49-14 (AP)

AP - Peyton Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 320 yards and threw five touchdowns for the third time this season as the Indianapolis Colts made the Houston Texans pay for their sloppiness with a 49-14 rout.


How Will Owens, Eagles Respond to Loss? (AP)

AP - When things were going well for the Dallas Cowboys early last season, Bill Parcells was asked about the great attitudes seen from several players who were not usually described that way. His response sounded more like a warning.


Asian firms bridging the tech divide in Spain (AFP)

AFP - Where the frenetic pace of technological change is concerned Asia's general dominance in the race to provide the next must-have gadget seems only too apparent to many a European.


Mother-In-Law of Slain Teamster Arrested (AP)

AP - Salvadoran police have arrested the mother-in-law of a U.S. Teamster gunned down in El Salvador last month, along with five other suspects, describing the slaying as a contract killing that was the result of a family dispute.


No. 24 Ariz. Beats Rice in Preseason WNIT (AP)

AP - Shawntinice Polk had 18 points and 16 rebounds to lead No. 24 Arizona past Rice 68-43 Sunday in the preseason WNIT, the Wildcats' 29th straight win at home.


Retail Reports on Wall Street's Plate (AP)

AP - It always seems a little premature to talk about the holiday season while the Thanksgiving menu is still in the planning stages, but there'll be plenty of discussion on Wall Street about December and shopping this week as top retailers report their earnings.


N.J. to Swear in Governor Replacement (AP)

AP - The swearing-in of New Jersey's next governor caps a tumultuous transition period that began with Gov. James E. McGreevey's stunning disclosure that he would resign because of a gay sex scandal.


N.M. Still Counting Provisional Ballots (AP)

AP - Nearly two weeks after John Kerry conceded the election and President Bush laid out his agenda, New Mexico is among several states that have yet to determine the winner's margin of victory.


Top US senator slams 'dysfunctional' CIA (AFP)

AFP - Influential US Republican Senator John McCain blasted the Central Intelligence Agency as a  quot;dysfunctional quot; and  quot;rogue quot; organization that needs to be reformed.


Sen. McCain Threatens Baseball Over Steroids (Reuters)

Reuters - Senate Commerce Committee Chairman\John McCain on Saturday threatened to introduce legislation\requiring more stringent drug testing if Major League Baseball\does not impose tougher rules on steroid use by January.


Atkins Sees Diet Pickup After New Year (Reuters)

Reuters - The company behind the Atkins Diet\on Friday shrugged off a recent decline in interest in low-carb\diets as a seasonal blip, and its marketing chief said\consumers would cut out starchy foods again after picking up\pounds over the holidays.


Small-Caps Still Outperform Large-Caps (Reuters)

Reuters - The Davids of the stock market are\beating the Goliaths again.


Getting and spending: Russia grapples with excess oil billions (AFP)

AFP - What do you do when you've got billions of dollars lying around and don't know how to spend them?


D.C. United Wins Fourth MLS Cup (AP)

AP - D.C. United won an unprecedented fourth MLS Cup on Sunday, beating Kansas City 3-2.


Bobcats Defeat Knicks, 107-101 (AP)

AP - Steve Smith scored 20 points and hit two clutch shots in the final three minutes as the Charlotte Bobcats overcame a 41-point performance from Jamal Crawford and defeated the New York Knicks 107-101 Saturday night.


Inflamed brain link to autism

Scientists have produced compelling evidence that autism may in some cases be linked to inflammation of the brain.


Soft Drink Company Takes The Cooking Out Of Thanksgiving

If you want the taste of Thanksgiving without the cooking and without the calories, a Seattle soft drink maker may have the answer.


Briefs: Hilton Group to sell UK hotels

Hilton Group, the operator of Hilton hotels outside the United States, is selling about a dozen of its British hotels as it focuses on the country #39;s main cities.


Down exports up as industry shakes bird flu

A jump in third quarter exports shows China #39;s feather and down industry has recovered from the impact of bird flu, or avian influenza, industry insiders report.


BHP #39;s Shenzi-3 Well Finds Oil in US Gulf of Mexico (Update1)

BHP Billiton, Australia #39;s biggest oil and gas producer, said a second appraisal well at its Shenzi discovery in the Gulf of Mexico found oil, increasing the likelihood the field can be commercially developed.


Eurostar turns 10 years old

LONDON, England -- Eurostar, the high-speed passenger services, is celebrating 10 years of service between Britain, France and Belgium.


China Southern Airlines board approves taking over two airlines <b>...</b>

China Southern Airlines Co. said its board of directors has approved plans to take over China Northern Airlines and Xinjiang Airlines from its parent company.


Apple #39;s nifty  and expensive  iPod Photo isn #39;t for everyone

That #39;s the big question regarding Apple #39;s new iPod Photo, and my answer is yes to both. Yes, icing on the cake, because the iPod Photo takes what is the best portable digital music player


European probe to enter lunar orbit

LONDON - A spacecraft the size of a washing machine and driven by a revolutionary ion motor will begin a braking sequence on Monday that should make it the first European mission to enter lunar orbit.


The Webmail Wars

Gmail is all cool and slick, but there is no reason why Gmail #39;s competition can #39;t match its functionality. Since the release of Gmail #39;s beta in April, Yahoo has bought two email companies to bolster Yahoo


New Nintendo game system may attract wider audience

Nintendo Co. is set to launch Nintendo DS, the latest of its wallet-sized game systems. The company will have its \$150 Nintendo DS in United States stores Nov. 21 -- hoping to take advantage of post-Thanksgiving shopping.


Barcelona loses, Real beats Albacete

Brazilian forwards Edu Schmidt and Ricardo Oliveira scored as Real Betis ended Barcelona #39;s unbeaten streak with a 2-1 win Sunday.


Daly-Donofrio wins Tournament of Champions

Heather Daly-Donofrio has fired a 2-under par 70 to win the \$US800,000 LPGA Tournament of Champions by four strokes over fellow American Laura Diaz in Alabama.


Prso the Rangers saviour

RANGERS SURVIVED AN intense inspection of their title credentials at Easter Road yesterday before emerging with the points thanks to a second-half penalty from Dado Prso.


Del Piero and Juventus edge Lecce

Lecce, Italy (Sports Network) - Alessandro Del Piero led Juventus to a 1-0 victory in the rain over Lecce Sunday. The win allowed Juve to maintain a six point cushion on top of the table.


Johnson wins Southern 500, closes in on Busch

Darlington, SC (Sports Network) - Jimmie Johnson captured the 55th and final running of the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.


Clarke tops Westwood in Taiheiyo Masters for his first win of 2004

SHIZUOKA, Japan (PA) -- Darren Clarke cruised to his first victory of the year Sunday in the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters, a high-profile event on the Japan Tour.


Canada beats US for gold, Sweden captures bronze in Four Nations <b>...</b>

Dana Antal took a pass from Danielle Goyette and scored the third-period winner as Canada defeated the United States 2-1 for the gold medal in the Four Nations Cup international women #39;s hockey tournament Sunday.


Browns, Steelers fight before game

Talking trash wasn #39;t enough. The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers decided to trade punches. Less than an hour before Sunday #39;s game, Browns running back William Green and Steelers linebacker Joey Porter


Rose Bowl At Stake In Michigan/OSU Game

When the Wolverines play at Ohio State on Saturday, they will be playing for more than just a share off the Big Ten championship. Michigan could get a Rose Bowl bid with a victory over the Buckeyes.


Girl who carries Britain #39;s hopes for Games

On a normal school day, Amber Charles carries her books, a bag, perhaps a spot of lunch. Today she carries the hopes of the nation.


Vick pass to Crumpler for 49-yard TD lifts Falcons past Buccaneers <b>...</b>

Chris Draft scooped up the ball, fell down, got back up and didn #39;t stop running until he reached the end zone with teammate DeAngelo Hall draped over his back.


Abbas Caught in Gaza Gunfight

GAZA CITY, 15 November 2004 - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas was at the center of a shootout in Gaza yesterday hours after he emerged as Fatahs candidate in the presidential election scheduled for Jan. 9.


Africans Endorse Ivory Coast Sanctions

African leaders backed an arms embargo and other immediate UN sanctions against Ivory Coast on Sunday, isolating President Laurent Gbagbo #39;s hard-line government


Oven yields record haul of ecstasy

Australian police and customs officials have seized 820kg (1,800lb) of ecstasy tablets and powder stashed inside a bakery oven in the country #39;s biggest ever haul of the drug, police said yesterday.


Martin says violence preventing democracy from taking hold in <b>...</b>

PORT-AU-PRINCE - Prime Minister Paul Martin #39;s one-day visit to Haiti has not produced any new foreign aid commitments, but it did prompt Martin to warn his hosts that democracy will never flourish in an atmosphere where  quot;people are afraid for their lives


Blair to Urge End to Trans-Atlantic Rift

British Prime Minister Tony Blair will stress the need for Europe and the United States to put differences over Iraq behind them and work together to tackle issues such as Middle East peace in a speech on Monday.


Williams Downs Mauresmo to Reach WTA Tour Final

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Serena Williams ended Amelie  Mauresmo's hopes of grabbing the year-end number one ranking by  beating the Frenchwoman 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the  WTA Tour Championships Sunday.


Banned Basque party calls for peace talks

unveiled a plan to end the long-running conflict in the region, saying it wants peace talks. demilitarising the 36-year-old conflict and a referendum in the Basque country on its future.


Codey Takes Oath for New Jersey Governor's Post

At a private ceremony, Richard J. Codey, the president of the State Senate, was sworn in as acting governor of New Jersey.


Tokyo Stocks Open Up on Banks, Exporters

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average opened up 0.54  percent on Monday with banks and exporters leading the way as a  stronger finish on Wall Street and declining oil prices soothed  worries over the global economic outlook.


Poll: Arafat lost real power years ago

A Palestinian pollster says Yasser Arafat #39;s death will not leave a political vacuum because others effectively replaced him years ago.


Harvard Earns Share of Ivy Title

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13 - It started poorly for Harvard, even before the game. When its marching musicians were introduced by the public address announcer -


Blair to Urge End to Trans-Atlantic Rift (Reuters)

Reuters - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will\stress the need for Europe and the United States to put\differences over Iraq behind them and work together to tackle\issues such as Middle East peace in a speech on Monday.


Tokyo Stocks Open Up on Banks, Exporters (Reuters)

Reuters - Tokyo's Nikkei average opened up 0.54\percent on Monday with banks and exporters leading the way as a\stronger finish on Wall Street and declining oil prices soothed\worries over the global economic outlook.


Visitors told to stay away as chocolate festival proves too popular (AFP)

AFP - Sunny weather and the promise of free samples caused crowds to swarm into a small Portuguese town on the closing day of an annual chocolate festival, leading organisers to appeal for visitors to stay away.


US Airways accord may set the tone for others

A concessionary agreement struck late Thursday with a union representing nearly 6,000 US Airways customer service workers appears far less onerous than what the airline


Cardinals Defeat Giants, 17-14 (AP)

AP - Just like the old days in Dallas, Emmitt Smith made life miserable for the New York Giants on Sunday.


Kuehne, Sluman Win Shootout Title Again (AP)

AP - Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman birdied four of the last five holes and beat Justin Leonard and Steve Flesch by two strokes at the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Sunday.


Intel Agencies Blamed As 9/11 Bill Stalls (AP)

AP - Intelligence agencies came under sharp attack Sunday from lawmakers, as did Congress, where a bill to put in place recommendations from the Sept. 11 commission has stalled heading into this week's postelection session.


Daly-Donofrio wins LPGA champions tournament by 4 strokes

Heather Daly-Donofrio holed out her second shot for eagle on the third hole and cruised to a four-stroke victory Sunday in the LPGA Tournament of Champions.


Kuehne, Sluman win second straight Franklin Templeton Shootout <b>...</b>

Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman birdied four of the last five holes and beat Justin Leonard and Steve Flesch by two strokes at the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Sunday.


Rams make statement they #39;re team to beat in NFC West

ST. LOUIS -- When St. Louis coach Mike Martz last week publicly chastised his team, he admonished players to make something happen and to do it immediately.


X-Ray of King Tut Mummy May Reveal Clues (AP)

AP - The mummy of King Tutankhamun is to be X-rayed in an attempt to solve the mystery of how the teenage Pharaoh died at age 17, Egypt's chief archaeologist said Sunday.


Iran agrees to stop uranium enrichment

Iran has accepted a full suspension of uranium enrichment and linked activities, diplomats said Sunday. The diplomats said the Iranians apparently dropped demands to modify a tentative deal worked out last


President calls truce with northern rebels

KAMPALA, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda announced on Sunday a unilateral one-week halt in military operations against northern rebels of the Lord #39;s Resistance Army, one of Africa #39;s most brutal and forgotten conflicts.


Titanic Finder Laments Damage by Visitors (AP)

AP - The man who found the remains of the ocean liner Titanic nearly two decades ago has returned to the site and is lamenting the damage done by visitors and souvenir hunters.


BHP to sell interests in Laminaria and Corallina oil fields

BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) today announced it has agreed to sell its interests in the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields to Paladin Oil  amp; Gas (Australia) Pty Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Paladin Resources plc, an independent oil and gas company


Williams reaches final at WTA Championships

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Serena Williams rallied for a three-set victory over Amelie Mauresmo to reach the final of the WTA Championships at the Staples Center.


Rooney double helps Man Utd stay alive

Wayne Rooney scored twice to keep alive Manchester United #39;s fading hopes of winning the Premiership. Alan Shearer and Patrick Kluivert went close for Newcastle before Rooney volleyed home Darren Fletcher #39;s cross.


Rested Federer ready to put icing on cake

Perfection is a hard act to follow and, after the most remarkable 11 months of his life, Roger Federer has much to live up to here this week.


Clarke romps home in Taiheiyo Masters

GOTEMBA, Shizuoka Pref. (Kyodo) European Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke shot a solid 4-under-par 68 to capture his first victory of the season at the Mitsui-Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters on Sunday.


NFL Game Summary - Cincinnati at Washington

Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Rudi Johnson rushed for 102 yards and a score, Carson Palmer threw a touchdown pass and the Cincinnati Bengals became the fourth straight team to win in Washington, beating the Redskins 17-10 at FedEx Field.


It may all come down to the computers

Auburn #39;s domination of Georgia on the heels of two narrow escapes by Oklahoma (vs. Oklahoma State and Texas A amp;M) has apparently prompted a significant number of voters to change their minds about which team should be ranked No.


Palestinians Say the Future Rests on Vote, Israeli Action

Palestinians must act quickly to hold elections for a leader to replace Yasser Arafat if they are to peacefully transform their political system after more than


Work cut out for Australia and Indonesia

John Howard ensured his control over Australian politics for the next four years on Oct. 9 when he swept to an impressive fourth term as prime minister and his Liberal Party


Historic Cuban Church Begins Construction (AP)

AP - Following a procession through the streets of the city's historic district, religious figures and Cuban government officials on Sunday laid down the first stone of what will become the island's first-ever Russian Orthodox church.


Funds: What's Ahead for Fund Investors? (Reuters)

Reuters - This decade has been a tough\one for fund investors. The average stock fund has lost almost\6 percent annually since the beginning of 2000, a return that\encompasses huge losses from 2000 through 2002 and big gains in\2003.


Funds: What's Ahead for Fund Investors?

PORTLAND, Maine (Reuters) - This decade has been a tough  one for fund investors. The average stock fund has lost almost  6 percent annually since the beginning of 2000, a return that  encompasses huge losses from 2000 through 2002 and big gains in  2003.


Cuba dollar tax comes into force

A retaliatory 10 tax on exchange operations involving US dollars comes into force in Cuba on Monday.


New claim on location of Atlantis

US researchers claim to have found evidence locating the lost kingdom of Atlantis off the coast of Cyprus.


U.S. Forces Turn to Iraqi Cities Beyond Fallujah

As fighting winds down in a Fallujah returned by overwhelming force to the sovereignty of the new Iraq, U.S. forces are turning to the many other cities besieged by a fresh wave of insurgent attacks.


Steve Martin wins career honour

Comic and Hollywood star Steve Martin wins the American Cinematheque career achievement honour.


Dollar Down Vs Yen

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar fell to a seven-month low  against the yen and was within sight of a record low versus the  euro on Monday due in part to market views that Washington is  happy to see it weaken.


BHP coffers grow amid sales, discoveries

The company has announced the sale of its part share in the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields to the British-owned Paladin Oil  amp; Gas.


Times, PI staff vote to keep ties with two-paper-town group

In a divided vote, members of the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild have voted to maintain financial and legal support for a group intervening in the legal dispute between Seattle #39;s daily newspapers.


Brazil Gives China Early X-Mas Present...

When President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited China in May of 2004, he was like an innocent abroad. He naively thought the Chinese would welcome his attempts to form a strategic partnership between two of the worlds largest developing countries.


China exports record no of mobile phones from Jan to Sep 2004

Beijing, Nov 14. (PTI):Chinese mobile phones are becoming more popular the world over as mobiles made in the Communist nation registered a record growth in exports.


NASA experimental  #39;scramjet #39; prepares for Mach 10 attempt

The future of hypersonic flight is uncertain, but next week a tiny unmanned NASA jet will try to hurtle into that unknown on a one-way trip at 10 times the speed of sound.


Mars Rovers Still at Work

Description: The two Mars Rovers, Opportunity and Sprit, are showing signs of wear... not surprising, since their mission was expected to end in April.


China and Linux: Microsoft, Beware!

While open-source software is new to the Middle Kingdom, Beijing is looking to change that. Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik explains why.


Glazer will be main topic at Man United shareholders #39; meeting

There #39;s no doubt about the main topic at Friday #39;s annual meeting of Manchester United shareholders: Malcolm Glazer. Though Manchester United PLC has 39,000


Rocastle admits Novo dismissal was  #39;harsh #39;

DESPITE a generous offer from the Hibs midfielder, Craig Rocastle, Rangers are unlikely to appeal against the ordering-off of striker Nacho Novo in debatable circumstances in the Ibrox sides 1-0 victory at Easter Road yesterday.


Johnson sweeps Darlington

Jimmie Johnson has fought through mistakes, mechanical failures and the despair of losing friends in a plane crash to charge back into NASCAR #39;s closest championship battle ever.


Seattle #39;s Fortson suspended over foul

Seattle forward Danny Fortson was suspended for one game without pay after a foul in Friday #39;s game against Toronto was upgraded to a flagrant.


Weekend in Review: Sooners, Tigers battle for position

This is how crazy it has become in the race for the BCS title game: Oklahoma might not go to Orange Bowl because of, well, oranges.


College Hockey: Former Cornell Player Dana Antal Scores Game <b>...</b>

Injuries kept former Cornell athlete Dana Antal out of the spotlight of the Canadian national team for the better part of five


Even Drummond #39;s 2 return TDs don #39;t add up to enough

The cycle is now complete: The Lions are back to playing as poorly on the road as they have been at home. The only thing that saved them from total annihilation Sunday


Panthers 37 49ers 27

SAN FRANCISCO Carolina scored 17 points in the final eight minutes to jump past San Francisco 37-to-27. The Panthers had trailed early 17-to-3 before coming back for the win.


Manning gives Houston problems in rout

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Peyton Manning continued his MVP-type season by throwing for 320 yards and five touchdowns, as the Indianapolis Colts rolled to a 49-14 rout of the Houston Texans at the RCA Dome.


Mutilated body of  #39;Western woman #39; found

The mutilated body of a Western woman was found by American forces in Fallujah yesterday, lying on the street covered with a blood-soaked cloth.


Japanese princess to marry the best friend of her brother

Japan #39;s imperial family finally had good news yesterday when it announced that the emperor #39;s only daughter is to marry. The news was greeted with joy in Japan, where many had worried


Basque separatists signal end to 35 years of conflict

Spain #39;s banned Batasuna party, widely considered the political mouthpiece of the armed Basque separatist group Eta, offered last night to open a process of negotiations and dialogue to achieve peace in the Basque country.


Russia makes overture on Kurils

Russia has signalled readiness for compromise in a long-standing territorial dispute with Japan over four islands in the Kuril chain.


Two shot dead in Yala as Ramadan ends

Militants shot dead a former policeman and a Burmese migrant worker in the southernmost province of Yala Sunday just as Muslims marked the end of Ramadan.


Panthers Defeat 49ers 37-27 (AP)

AP - With their punter kicking field goals and their defense kicking Tim Rattay all over the field, the Carolina Panthers doubled their win total.


Russo: Who's No. 2? Auburn or Oklahoma (AP)

AP - Auburn made its case on the field  #151; and off  #151; and enough voters were swayed.


Hu tours Rio hot spots, to meet with ethnic Chinese, on Brazil <b>...</b>

RIO DE JANEIRO : Chinese President Hu Jintao toured some of Rio de Janeiro #39;s fabled sights Sunday ahead of a meeting with Brazil #39;s Chinese community on a busy Latin American tour.


China exports 4 million home brand mobile phones in first nine <b>...</b>

Latest statistics from the Ministry of Information Industry show that China exported more than four million Chinese-brand mobile phones from January to September, far exceeding last year #39;s total of 2.06 million.


DVD Sales Will Drive Pixar #39;s Earnings

Credit Suisse First Boston maintained an  quot;outperform quot; rating for Pixar Animation Studios (nasdaq: PIXR - news - people ) after the animated film company reported robust earnings for the third quarter.


Why MSN Search is good for the consumer?

Microsoft launched the second beta release of MSN Search with little fanfare. There is no doubt it is good, but few consider it as a threat to Google for sometime to come.


No evidence of escorts hired to lure recruits found

BOULDER, Colo. -- An audit launched in the wake of the sex-and-booze football recruiting scandal at the University of Colorado found no evidence that escorts or strippers were hired to lure recruits.


SEA CITY IS FOUND

AN expedition to find the lost city of Atlantis claim they have discovered evidence of man-made structures submerged in the sea between Cyprus and Syria.


Thai PM weighs call for conciliatory body

The Thai government will consider a proposal for a  quot;national conciliation committee quot; to find alternative ways of restoring peace in the south,.


Top-Ranked USC Beats UCLA to Finished Season Undefeated

LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Reggie Bush ran for 204 yards and a pair of long touchdowns as No. 1 Southern California edged UCLA, 29-24, in a regular season-ending Pac-10 showdown between cross-town rivals at the Rose Bowl.


Groups Want Pensions to Divest From Sudan (AP)

AP - Black activists and religious groups are pressing public pension funds to divest a purported  #36;91 billion in holdings of companies operating in oil-rich Sudan.


Textile town Tirupur brims with optimism as quotas end (Reuters)

Reuters - Murthy, a 35-year-old tailor, watches eagerly as construction workers put the finishing touches to a big apparel park that opens for business at the end of the year.


Serie A Wrap: Wins For The Milan Giants

Internazionale hit five against Messina and AC Milan came from behind to win at Parma on a good night for the Milanese in Serie A. On-fire Brazilian Adriano netted his first Serie A hat-trick and debutant


Australian cabinet gets down to business with abortion high on agenda (AFP)

AFP - Australian premier John Howard's cabinet met for the first time since his reelection, with abortion expected to be high on the agenda although not among the laws due to be introduced this session.


Clinton Library Features Impeachment Area (AP)

AP - As Bill Clinton's library is unveiled at a gala opening this week, one thing is certain: His messy legacy will be on full display.


Election Losses Further Erode Once Mighty Democratic Base

In the new Congress, only 4 of the 22 senators from the 11 states of the old Confederacy will be Democrats.


Fighting in Fallujah Nears End

U.S. and Iraqi security forces scoured Fallujah for remaining insurgent fighters and pounded the city's southernmost neighborhoods  with heavy artillery and bombs late Sunday night, as military commanders declared victory seven days after launching their largest  operation since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003.


Ammo Outpost Assumes Key Role

Because of the large scale of the offensive operation in Fallujah, the ammo guys have been working nearly nonstop, trying to fill orders for U.S. and Iraqi security forces who continued Sunday to battle the last holdouts of insurgents and foreign fighters.


For an Iraqi Soldier, the Battle in Fallujah Is Personal

For a lieutenant who gave his last name as Mustafa, one of 2,000 Iraqi soldiers fighting alongside U.S. troops for control of this  insurgent-occupied city, the battle for Fallujah was personal.


Pilotless Jet Will Attempt Speed Record

NASA plans to try to set a world speed record for jets on Monday with the flight of a pilotless vehicle that culminates a decades-long research program into hypersonic flight.


AP chief says Internet represents the future of news

President and CEO Tom Curley told the Online News Association conference in Hollywood today it #39;s time for traditional media outlets to tailor their products for consumers who demand instant, personalized information.


Canadian women #39;s hockey team edges US 2-1 to win Four Nations Cup

LAKE PLACID, NY (CP) - The Canadian women #39;s hockey team drew inspiration from its gold-medal performance at the Olympics to beat the US 2-1 and win the Four Nations Cup on Sunday.


Iran Gives Pledge on Uranium, but Europeans Are Cautious

The governments of France, Germany and Britain are studying a letter delivered Sunday by Iran in which it pledged to suspend uranium enrichment activities temporarily in


Heavy storms pound Italy; two killed when landslide sweeps house

Two Italians were killed in a landslide this weekend as fierce storms pounded the country, causing floods that slowed trains, cut off traffic and forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.


Soccer: D.C. United Take MLS Title Over Kansas City

CARSON, Calif. - (Sports Network) - D.C. United completed  its return to glory Sunday, winning its fourth Major League  Soccer championship in nine seasons with a wildly entertaining  3-2 victory against the Kansas City Wizards at the Home Depot  Center in Carson, Calif. United's triumph in MLS Cup 2004  before 25,797 at the Home Depot Center was its first since  1999, when it capped a run of appearances in the first four MLS  title games with a then-third championship.


Report: No Evidence in CU Recruit Scandal

An audit of the University of Colorado #39;s football program begun in the wake of a sex-and-alcohol recruiting scandal found no evidence that escorts or strippers were hired to attract athletes.


Israeli army to reinstate ban on armed Palestinian security forces

(Jerusalem-AP) Nov. 14, 2004 - Palestinian security forces in the West Bank will no longer be allowed to carry weapons in public. That #39;s what Israel #39;s army chief has told the Israeli Cabinet.


William at Cenotaph for first time

PRINCE William took part in his first official Remembrance Sunday engagement yesterday as the nation paid its respects to Britains war dead.


Stelco board approves C\$900 mln in financing

Stelco Inc. (STEa.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , Canada #39;s largest steel company and a takeover target of Russia #39;s OAO Severstal (CHMF.


Tower to Get A\$130 Mln From Australian Wealth Units (Update2)

Tower Ltd., New Zealand #39;s third- biggest asset manager for individual investors, will receive A\$130 million (\$100 million) from the spinoff of its Australian wealth management units, Bridges and Tower Trust.


New Zealand forestry firms unite to target China market

About 20 forestry and wood processing companies in New Zealand have reached an agreement on planning to work together to take on the highly lucrative Chinese market.


Opportunity Rover to Pack Up and Leave Crater

NASA (news - web sites) #39;s Mars rover Opportunity will back its way out of a crater it has spent four months exploring after reaching terrain that appears too treacherous to tread.


Halo 2 Exceeds Expectations

Since its debut in 2001 as an XBox launch title, Halo has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. In doing so, it has received critical acclaim from reviewers and avid gamers alike.


Ruiz, Byrd, Rahman and Donald All Score Wins

New York, NY: It was to be expected; the four main events of Don Kings pay per view telecast on HBO were, shall I say, dreadful.


Canada beats US for gold, Sweden captures bronze in Four Nations <b>...</b>

Dana Antal scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Canada held on for a 2-1 victory over the United State in the championship game of the Four Nations Cup international women #39;s hockey tournament.


Can Arafat #39;s death lead to peace?

Is there hope in the Middle East in the aftermath of Yasser Arafat #39;s death, or will the optimistic noises now being made fizzle out into the usual confrontation?


Wreaths laid in tribute to the fallen

Political leaders paid their respects to Britain #39;s war dead in the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph yesterday. The leaders of the government and opposition parties were joined


UPDATE: NZ Tower Spin-Off Could Pave Way For New Opers

WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--Insurer Tower Group Ltd. (TWR.NZ) said Monday it will go ahead with the spin-off of its Australian wealth management businesses and use the cash proceeds to grow and develop new businesses.


Two-newspaper group retains union backing

Union members from Seattle #39;s two feuding daily newspapers voted yesterday to retain their local #39;s association with a citizens #39; group that is seeking to thwart moves by The Seattle Times that could lead to a shutdown of its rival, the Seattle Post


Chirac optimistic despite depressing economic data

PARIS: French President Jacques Chirac said yesterday he remained optimistic on the outlook for the economy despite data last week showing growth at just 0.1 per cent in the third quarter this year.


Federer Fit, Rested and Ready to Defend Crown

HOUSTON (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer  pronounced himself fit, rested and ready to end his season in  style with a successful defense of this Masters Cup title.


Red Bull Boss Confirms Jaguar F1 Takeover - Report

VIENNA (Reuters) - Austrian energy drink firm Red Bull has  taken over the Jaguar Formula One team from Ford, Red Bull's  owner told a newspaper Sunday.


Williams to Meet Sharapova in WTA Champs Final

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Serena Williams ended Amelie  Mauresmo's hopes of grabbing the year-end number one ranking by  beating the Frenchwoman 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the  WTA Tour Championships Sunday.


Four goals. But can Chelsea really win all four trophies?

Now that Chelsea have added Newcastle United to the list of clubs that they have given what for lately, what price Jose Mourinho covering the Russian-funded aristocrats of west London in glittering glory to the tune of four trophies?


Prescription For Trouble

(CBS) When the pharmaceutical giant Merck pulled its blockbuster pain medication Vioxx off the market in late September, it became the largest prescription drug recall in history.


China Southern buys assets to restructure

China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd., the countrys largest airline, said over the weekend it would buy assets worth US\$2 billion from its State parent as part of a restructuring of the fragmented industry.


Dollar Hits 7-Month Low Vs Yen

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar fell to a seven-month low  against the yen and was within sight of a record low versus the  euro on Monday, due in part to market views that Washington is  happy to see it weaken to help narrow the U.S. trade deficit.


New US Study Faults Automakers for Whiplash

Automakers are failing to equip most car models sold in the United States with seats and head restraints that provide good protection against neck injuries in rear-end crashes, according to a new insurance industry study.


Vaccine makes war on sperm-making protein

A contraceptive vaccine for men that temporarily blocks male fertility has come a step closer with a study showing it is possible to inoculate monkeys against their own sperm.


Serena Ends Mauresmo #39;s Year-End No. 1 Bid

Serena Williams Ends Mauresmo #39;s Bid for Year-End No. 1 Ranking, Will Face Sharapova in WTA Final. Serena Williams waves to the crowd after beating Amelie Mauresmo of France 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 in their semifinal


Henman has to stay cool in warm-up for Roddick

It was overcast and chilly at the Westside Tennis Club here yesterday morning when Tim Henman went out to practice for the Masters Cup.


Rangers dig in for a capital victory

ALEX McLeish, the Rangers manager, will ponder long and hard the importance of this match and how significant the three points secured at Easter Road could turn out to be.


Western Michigan fired Darnell

quot;For the benefit of our student-athletes and fans, we simply cannot afford another year of decline and now is the time for new leadership to be brought in, quot; Kathy Beauregard, the school #39;s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, said in a statement.


With One Race Left, Cup Chase Tightens

Jimmie Johnson was supposed to be finished a month ago in the Nascar Nextel Cup playoff for the season points title. He was down by 247 points with too few races left to make up the difference.


Charline Labonte rises to challenge

Charline Labonte has served notice she wants to become the next starting goaltender of the Canadian women #39;s hockey team. The 22-year-old from Boisbriand, Que.


Lions return star nearly steals Garrard #39;s turn in spotlight

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars did everything you should do to protect an inexperienced quarterback. They ran the ball well, limiting his chances for mistakes.


Martz #39; unorthodox style works wonders for Rams against Seahawks

ST. LOUIS -- Fed up with his underachieving Rams team, Mike Martz last week did something that was both uncharacteristic for him, and by today #39;s NFL head-coaching standards, rather unconventional.


Scoring Summary: Bears 19, Titans 17

The Bears offense continues to be more offensive than anything else, but the defense and special teams each chipped to lead the Bears for their third straight win.


Vizquel Signs with San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (Sports Network) - Free-agent shortstop Omar  Vizquel signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco  Giants on Sunday. Per team policy, financial terms were not  disclosed.


Palestinians hold security meet

Palestinians held an emergency security meeting in Gaza on Sunday night after the shooting incident in a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat in Gaza.


Murphy to explain UDA decision

Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy is to explain to the Commons his decision to recognise the loyalist Ulster Defence Association #39;s ceasefire.


Princess to wed Tokyo civil servant

There was a rare piece of good news for the Japanese royal family yesterday when it was reported that the emperor and empress #39;s only daughter is to marry a commoner.


Dutch PM Visits Mosque, Urges Dialogue

Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende has visited a mosque following a wave of attacks on Muslim and Christian sites in the Netherlands.


Truce hopes fade as Basque peace plan falls short

Hopes that the armed Basque separatist group Eta might lay down its arms and talk were dashed last night after its main political ally came forward with peace proposals that fell short of the demands of mainstream Spanish politicians.


Straw faces pressure over African coup plot

The government will come under increasing pressure this week to explain what action it took to protect British citizens in the West African state of Equatorial Guinea - after Jack Straw, the foreign secretary, admitted that he knew about the attempted


Reasons for U.S.C.'s No. 1 Ranking Run Deep

With the race for the No. 2 slot in the B.C.S. standing intensifying between Oklahoma and Auburn, U.S.C. has solidified its status as the nation's top team.


Last Stand by the Jets' Defense Comes Way Too Early

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Nov. 14 - This late in the year, the direct sunlight leaves the field early at Giants Stadium, even on the brightest days.


Carter's Subtle Mistake Costs the Jets a Game

A mistake surfaced at the worst possible time during Quincy Carter's debut as the starter in place of the injured Chad Pennington.


China Sets Condition for Resuming Talks with Taiwan

BEIJING (Reuters) - Talks between diplomatic rivals Taiwan  and China could resume if the island sticks to a 1992  interpretation of the "one China" principle, Chinese newspapers  on Monday quoted a top negotiator with Taiwan as saying.


Dow Jones Is Said to Agree to a Deal to Buy MarketWatch

Dow Jones is set to announce that it will pay about \$486 million for the parent company of CBS MarketWatch, a business news site.


A High-Wire Act at Warner Bros.

More than any other studio, Warner Bros. makes big bets on star vehicles and event films that spare no expense. This holiday season is no exception.


2 Marines From Woodbridge, Baltimore Area Killed in Iraq

Two Marines with ties to the Washington region were killed last week in Iraq, the Pentagon said.


Iran Vows To Freeze Nuclear Programs

Iran agreed Sunday to immediately suspend its nuclear programs in exchange for European guarantees that it will not face the prospect of U.N. Security Council sanctions as long as their agreement holds.


Sacked Boris 'will bounce back'

Tory MP Boris Johnson's political career is not over despite his sacking, say his friends and father.


Five Drivers Will Race... For The Nextel Cup At Homestead

When Tony Stewart struggled to a 20th place finish in the Mountain Dew Southern 500 at Darlington on Sunday, it eliminated any chance that he would have the opportunity to race for the Nextel


Report: Iran vows to halt uranium enrichment

Iran has given the United Nations a written promise to fully suspend uranium enrichment, diplomats said today, in an apparent bid to dispel suspicions that Tehran wants to build a nuclear bomb.


Honour memory of Rabin, Arafat - Mbeki

The leaders and people of Israel and Palestine should honour the memories of Yasser Arafat and slain Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin by acting practically to achieve the  quot;peace of the brave quot;, President Thabo Mbeki said on Friday.


Elpida Advances as Shares Start Trading in Tokyo (Update2)

Shares of Elpida Memory Inc., Japan #39;s sole large-scale producer of memory chips, rose on their first day of trading in Tokyo on investors #39; expectations a focus on consumer electronics


A contraceptive for men on the anvil:

Health India: London, Nov 14: In a new study, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill rendered monkeys infertile by a vaccine aimed at their sperm.


European Spacecraft Prepares To Orbit Moon

#39;Europes first lunar spacecraft is set to go into orbit around the Moon on Monday. SMART-1 has already reached the gateway to the Moon, the region where its gravity starts to dominate that of the Earth.


We can catch Chelsea: Rooney

MANCHESTER United striker Wayne Rooney insisted his club can catch Premier League pacesetters Chelsea after scoring twice at St James #39; Park today.


Preparation underway for marriage of Japanese Princess

Preparation for the marriage of Japanese Princess Sayako, the 35-year-old daughter of Emperor Akihito, and Yoshiki Kuroda, a Tokyo metropolitan government employee, started in


Indian PM Singh: Peace Talks With Pakistan Making Progress

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says his nation is working toward a  quot;mutually acceptable solution quot; to all outstanding issues with Pakistan, including disputed Kashmir.


Canada PM Says Haiti Election Must Include Lavalas

Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin told Haitian leaders on Sunday that deposed President Jean-Bertrand Aristide #39;s political party must take part in new elections.


Google Investors Await the Dropping of 39 Million Shoes

Google investors may find out this week whether there really can be too much of a good thing.


Sun to Introduce Newest Version of Solaris Today

Sun Microsystems plans to unveil the latest version of its flagship Solaris operating system and offer a free version of the program to make it more attractive to corporate and academic computer users.


For BizRate, a New Identity and a New Site, Shopzilla.com

BizRate, one of the most popular comparison shopping Web sites, will introduce a new service today, called Shopzilla.com, to compete with a host of rivals like Shopping.com.


Ad Network Monitors Web Habits

Tacoda, an online marketing company, plans to announce the creation of a network of 60 Web sites that will display ads based on how people surf through the network.


In the Battle of the Browsers '04, Firefox Aims at Microsoft

Microsoft's browser dominates the Web, but it is facing new competition from Firefox, an open-source project by a new generation of software developers.


Hey, Cool Music. And There's a Video Game, Too?

The rapper Snoop Dogg's version of the 1971 song "Riders on the Storm" will make its debut on Need For Speed Underground 2, a video game from Electronic Arts.


U.S. Plans Assault On Afghan Heroin

Worried about a vast and still growing heroin industry in Afghanistan, the Bush administration has devised a more aggressive counternarcotics strategy aimed at greater eradication of poppy fields, promotion of alternative crops and prosecution of traffickers.


Adobe to update PDF tools

Expanded editing features will be included in new versions of Acrobat and Reader, which are due for release by year's end.


Oil Slips, Heads Toward 7-Week Low

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices fell Monday, nearing a  7-week low just under \$47 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in  the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch despite  a cold snap in North America at the weekend.


Sun aims at Red Hat with new Solaris pricing

Anyone who registers with Sun will be able to use Solaris for free on servers with x86 processors.


10.45am Market Update

European stock markets mostly rose in early dealing this morning, buoyed by a strong overnight rally by Wall Street. US stocks rebounded, winning support from a sharp drop in crude oil prices and positive broker comments regarding the technology sector.


Audit Compliance Deadline Proves Costly to Companies

Some of the nation #39;s biggest companies face a deadline today for completing reviews of their internal financial controls, a labor-intensive, costly effort that has created intense friction between corporate managers and auditors.


After  #39;The Incredibles, #39; Pixar Can Afford to Play Hard-to-Get

With Pixar Animation Studios #39; joint venture with the Walt Disney Company set to expire next year, executives in Hollywood have been speculating for months about when


Verizon ads aim at new merger -- just-merged Cingular/AT amp;T <b>...</b>

The purchase of AT amp;T Wireless of Redmond by Cingular Wireless is just a few weeks old, but already the merged company is under attack from its biggest rival, Verizon Wireless, which is trying


Fannie Mae Faces Deadline on 3Q Results

As it struggles with an accounting crisis, Fannie Mae faces a Monday deadline to file its third-quarter financial results - and investors are eager to learn whether the mortgage giant will be forced to restate earnings.


City taken off Moody #39;s watch list

Macon has been taken off the Moody #39;s Investors Service  quot;watch list quot; and the city #39;s rating will stay the same for now.


Witness: Ovitz, Eisner Were Clashing

The longtime relationship between Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael Eisner and ex-Disney President Michael Ovitz underwent a  quot;slow deterioration quot; beginning in early 1996 that eventually lead to Ovitz #39;s


Retail Reports on Wall Street #39;s Plate

It always seems a little premature to talk about the holiday season while the Thanksgiving menu is still in the planning stages, but there #39;ll be plenty of discussion on Wall Street about December and shopping this week as top retailers report their


Firefox Could Give IE A Run For The Money

By the day of its release last week, Mozilla Foundation #39;s Firefox 1.0 had already garnered 3 of the Web-browser market. Not bad for a new product competing directly with Microsoft #39;s widely entrenched Internet Explorer.


Google opens new office in Kirkland

Microsoft is aggressively moving into Google #39;s traditional turf, making its own search engine to challenge the Internet search king.


More Than  #39;Symbolic #39;

The Kyoto Protocol is by no means a  quot;mostly symbolic treaty, quot; as a Nov. 6 editorial called it. If all countries -- including the United States -- lived up to the clean-air commitments negotiated in Kyoto, their


Slowly but Cheaply, a New Way to the Moon

Time was you could get to the moon in a few days, and you can still do it if you have a really big rocket. But SMART-1, a washing machine-size spacecraft carrying an experimental engine, has taken the long way around.


#39;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas #39; is violent, exhilarating game

The game isn #39;t for everyone because of its graphic violence and coarse language, but mature fans of this 32 million-unit-selling franchise who want to know if this sequel lives up to its hype, the answer is a resounding yes.


Tennis: WTA C #39;ships: Serena beats Mauresmo

Serena Williams faced Amelie Mauresmo in the first semi-final of the WTA Championship on Sunday. Victory in the tournament for Mauresmo would ensure her the season-ending number one spot in the women #39;s rankings.


McLeish considering appeal

Rangers manager Alex McLeish has revealed he will consult with his own bosses before deciding whether to fight Nacho Novo #39;s Old Firm suspension.


NFL Game Summary - Buffalo At New England

Foxboro, MA -- Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes and Adam Vinatieri tied a career high with five field goals, leading New England to a 29-6 rout of Buffalo at Gillette Stadium.


Wins over division rivals force

The last may not be first in the NFL, but the seconds became first in several league cities by the end of the day Sunday. Both the Green Bay Packers and St.


Iran bows to demands for nuclear suspension

Tehran: Iran agreed on Sunday to suspend  #39;nearly all #39; of its uranium enrichment-related activities as part of a deal with Britain, France and Germany in a step that eases the threat of possible UN sanctions over its controversial nuclear programme.


Arafat #39;s potential replacement caught in gunfire

The leading contender to replace Yasser Arafat was caught in a chaotic gun battle in the Gaza Strip yesterday, foreshadowing the dangers ahead as Palestinian officials urgently


Arafat #39;s Legacy

The outpouring of tributes to Yasser Arafat is marked by two themes: (1) his greatness as creator, sustainer and leader of the Palestinian cause, and (2) the abrupt opening of an opportunity for its success now that he is gone.


Canada Presses Haiti on Role for Aristide

Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada urged Haitian leaders on Sunday to allow the political party of the deposed president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, to take part in new elections.


Mixed reaction over Manmohanss statement on troops reduction in <b>...</b>

ISLAMABAD : Kashmiri political leaders as well as militant commanders are expressing mix reaction over the Indian Prime Minister Manmohans Singh statement regarding reduction in troops in Indian administrated Kashmir.


S.Korea Civil Servants Strike Over Right to Strike

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean public sector workers  launched an unprecedented strike Monday, setting them on a  collision course with the government of President Roh Moo-hyun,  which has vowed a tough line on what it labels an illegal  action.


Brothers Team Up to Rule Commercial Sales

Paul and Bill Collins, one of the few sibling pairs in the real estate industry, rank among the top 10 sales brokers in the D.C. region for at least the last four years.


Sun Microsystems Rolls Out Much-Awaited Solaris 10

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O on  Sunday introduced the long-awaited next version of its  operating system, Solaris 10, which the network computer maker  is betting on to help bring itself back to sustained  profitability.


Art Fuses With Urbanity in a Redesign of the Modern

The expanded Museum of Modern Art is a serene composition that weaves art, architecture and the city into a transcendent aesthetic experience.


Telecom Shows Sparkles of Life

After four years of painful decline, the area's telecommunications business is starting to come back.  Most new entries are getting by without the dollars that used to flow from venture capital funds or from going public.-The Washington Post


Nowitzki, Stackhouse Spark Mavericks to Another Win

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dirk Nowitzki had 32 points and 13  rebounds while Jerry Stackhouse scored 28 points against his  former team as the Dallas Mavericks eased to a 122-113 road win  over the Washington Wizards Sunday.


New Parks Offer Lessons

Seattle and Denver have built baseball stadia that exemplify the vastly different results that come with new entertainment center construction.


Falcons Stay On Top

The Atlanta Falcons (7-2) maintain a three-game lead in the NFC South by stuffing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-14, on Sunday.


Sixers Have Answer

Allen Iverson scores 29 points and dishes out 12 assists as Philadelphia beats Orlando, 96-87, for its third straight home victory.


Johnson Creeps Closer

Jimmie Johnson wins for the second time at Darlington this year and moves to within 18 points of Nextel Cup leader Kurt Busch with one race left in the chase for the title.


Tigers Tame Bears

Seimone Augustus scores a career-high 33 points for No. 3 LSU as it escapes with a 71-70 victory over No. 8 Baylor in the Tip-Off Classic Sunday in Austin.


Dow Jones to buy MarketWatch for \$520 million

MarketWatch, which owns the financial news site CBS MarketWatch.com Web site, has agreed to be bought by Dow Jones  amp; Co. for \$520 million, MarketWatch announced Sunday.


NZ PRESS:Forestry Companies Work Together To Target China

WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--About 20 New Zealand forestry and wood-processing firms are planning to work together to target the Chinese markets, the Dominion Post newspaper reported Monday.


Elpida makes solid market debut TOKYO (Reuters) - Nov 15, 2004

Japanese chip maker Elpida Memory Inc. made a solid market debut on Monday, with its shares trading at a 3.4 percent premium over their offer price in the morning session, despite a slowdown in chip demand.


JP Morgan has a conflict of interest in saga

The score is now two out of two for Harmony Gold in its hostile bid for Gold Fields after the Securities Regulation Panel and the Johannesburg high court last week handed down judgments favourable


Adobe to update PDF tools

Put away the red pen, because publishing software giant Adobe Systems plans to change the way businesses share comments on documents.


5 TDs keep Manning on pace for NFL record

A dominant defensive performance and a 21-point lead left the Indianapolis Colts with precious little to fret about at halftime Sunday at the RCA Dome, save the inconsequential.


It's Football, Not 'Footloose'

In the NFL, it used to be the object of the game was to get into the end zone. Now, the object of the game is to get into the end zone and act like a fool.


Another Cool Firefox Search Tool

In my Firefox series last week, I overlooked one of the browser's most powerful search functions: An 'always on' find as you type feature.


Second win of year at Darlington comes in the last Southern 500

For the majority of his victory in yesterday #39;s Southern 500, Jimmie Johnson was driving blind. With each trip through a treacherous Turn 3 drenched in unusually blazing sunlight, Johnson #39;s No.