JBoss unveils workflow engine

Open source company JBoss this week introduced a workflow engine that broadens the company #39;s middleware stack. JBPM 2.0 was developed with the open source project of the same name


Geologist monitors emissions for clues about volcanoes

MOUNT ST. HELENS -- The plane is a speck of mica in the volcano #39;s plume. It cuts back and forth through the cloud, battling the updrafts, downdrafts and turbulent air currents that form over a hot, heaving crater.


Sony to start marketing mini PS2 in November and PSP in 1Q <b>...</b>

Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) unveiled a slimmer and more lightweight version of its PS2 game console in Taipei last Friday, and the company will begin shipping the product in Taiwan on November 3. The


Wireless alternative to DSL mooted

NETWORKING outfit Netgear said it is planning to release stuff using a wireless technology that #39;s an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access.


Powerline Ethernet Gets the Nod

Broadband over powerline (BPL) got a boost from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week, but even as the technology begins deployments, it #39;s unclear how much of a fight it will put up against DSL and cable.


Red Sox refuse to give up

BOSTON - Patiently, David Ortiz fouled off the best fastballs and sliders Esteban Loaiza could throw. Through a 10-pitch at-bat, he refused to cave in, refused to let this series, this season die.


=== One-hit wonders by Backe and Kent give Houston NLCS lead ===

Brandon Backe #39;s arm and Jeff Kent #39;s bat have gotten the Houston Astros within a game of where the franchise has never been before - the World Series.


Manchester Utd confirm Glazer raises stake to 27.6 pct

US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United Plc to 27.63 percent from 25.3 percent, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, heightening speculation that he will bid for them.


Sims #39; play draws raves from coach

TALLAHASSEE  Linebacker Ernie Sims earned a high number of  quot;Tomahawk Points quot; for his play against Virginia on Saturday.


Dolphins lead in turnovers

DAVIE  As the lone offensive player remaining from the 1999 Dolphins, fullback Rob Konrad already was part of a unit that allowed the most returns for touchdowns in the NFL.


Mutu to assess options

Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu is facing up to the realisation of what a positive drugs test could mean after he was relieved of his training obligations while the club investigate the case.


Glazer ups United stake again

US businessman Malcolm Glazer has lifted his stake in Manchester United to 27.6 from 25.3, heightening speculation that he will bid for the world #39;s richest soccer club.


Horna will face Ferrero in Madrid

Luis Horna will clash with Juan Carlos Ferrero at the Madrid Masters after a first-round win over Hicham Arazi. The Peruvian broke Arazi to win the first set and, although the Moroccan recovered from 5-2 to


Steelers QB stands tall

IRVING, Texas - Ben Roethlisberger completed 21 of 25 passes and two touchdowns, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 24-20 comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys.


Henman #39;s chance to shine at the top

It is rare to see a British player #39;s name at the top of a draw sheet for any international tournament, let alone an ATP Masters Series event.


Lukashenko can keep power: Belarus officials

A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Sivitsa, 70 kilometres from Minsk, October 17. AFP. MINSK (AFP) - Belarus officials said Monday that President Alexander Lukashenko handily won the right to seek


Karzai team believes victory  quot;secure quot;

Afghanistan #39;s interim leader Hamid Karzai is certain to win the country #39;s landmark presidential election, his campaign spokesman said after early returns gave Karzai a commanding advantage.


Sharon stands firm on withdrawing settlers

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed yesterday not to yield to pressure by Jewish settlers to give up his plan to withdraw soldiers and settlers from the Gaza Strip and a portion of the West Bank.


Susilo told not to choose ministerial candidates from New Order <b>...</b>

JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Bungaran Antonius Simanjuntak urged president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday not to choose ministerial candidates from the New Order regime to avoidtarnishing his government.


Holt Scores Two Touchdowns to Lead Rams Past Bucs (Reuters)

Reuters - Torry Holt caught two touchdown\passes, including a 36-yard effort early in the fourth quarter\for the game-winning points, to power the host St Louis Rams to\a 28-21 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday.


Baseball-Red Sox Stay Alive with Epic 14th-Inning Win (Reuters)

Reuters - David Ortiz drove in three runs,\including the game winner in the bottom of the 14th inning, to\lead Boston to a rallying 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees\which kept the Red Sox's postseason hopes alive Monday.


Scientists: New Planets May Take Longer

This animation illustrates a massive collision between rocky, embryonic planets as big as mountain ranges. Such collisions form the basis of the planet-building process.


Back to front switches blamed for space probe crash

It shouldn #39;t happen to a scientist: investigators have found that the \$250m (139m) Genesis space probe, which crash-landed in the Utah desert last month, failed because the switches designed to trigger its parachute were installed backwards.


RIM Intros Souped-Up BlackBerry for Mobile Enterprise

Research In Motion is launching a new wireless BlackBerry in conjunction with its BlackBerry Enterprise Server software in an appeal to enterprise customers and developers of mobile-workforce applications.


Modem to Connect With Speedy Cellular Tech

NEW YORK Oct. 18, 2004 - A top networking gear producer plans to offer a speedy new cellular technology that #39;s an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access with the added advantage of being available on the road.


Glazer Ups Man Utd Stake - Again

His new acquisition - taking his holding from 25.3 to 27.63 - has heightened speculation he will soon make a definite takeover bid.


Israeli Forces Kill 6 Militants In Gaza

Dubai, Oct. 19 (NNN): The Israeli military has claimed to have killed six Palestinian militants in separate incidents in and around Gaza.


US commander Franks denies hunt for bin Laden was 'outsourced' (AFP)

AFP - A former commander of US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan has denied a claim by Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry that US troop had  quot;oursourced quot; the hunt for Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan's eastern border region of Tora Bora in the wake of the September 11 attacks.


Falluja hit by fresh air strikes

US warplanes pound targets in the Iraqi city of Falluja in a continuing campaign against militants.


Hosts await drink-drive verdict

A French court is to rule on a couple accused of failing to stop a drunk friend driving home and killing a family in a crash.


Newmont cleared in Indonesia

Indonesian authorities find no traces of mercury pollution near US mining firm Newmont's Buyat Bay site.


Protests at GM job cuts to spread

Staff at  General Motors are to hold protests across Europe at the company's plans to cut 12,000 jobs.


The A.C.C. Runs Deep and Strong This Season

With the addition of the powerhouses Miami and Virginia Tech this year, there is little doubt that football has become the new money sport that drives the Atlantic Coast Conference. But the sport of champions in the A.C.C., for now, remains men's basketball.


Aerosols 'harm mother and baby'

Air fresheners and aerosols can damage of the health of babies and their mothers, warn researchers.


Oil Slips But Holds Over  #36;53 (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. oil prices fell for a second session\on Tuesday on worries that high energy costs may crimp economic\growth, but crude remained firmly planted above  #36;50 a barrel on\persistent fears of a winter supply crunch.


Starters: Nothing was something

Brandon Backe and Woody Williams pitched well last night even though neither earned a win. But their outings will show up in the record books.


Glazer spends 17M to up Man Utd stake

The American millionaire yesterday splashed another 17million to buy a further six million shares to add to the 45m purchase he made late on Friday.


BCS rankings still rankling

It didn #39;t take long. First poll, first controversy. Or at least mini-controversy. If you had taken the wisdom of the two human polls, the first Bowl Championship


Burma PM  #39;removed #39;

THE secretive military government of Burma was at the centre of rumours today that the prime minister, the long-powerful General Khin Nyunt, had been removed from office, diplomats in Burma and senior officials in neighbouring Thailand said.


Europeans in Thrall of American Culture (AP)

AP - They grew up listening to '70s soul, learning to break dance, wearing Nikes, watching the "Star Wars" trilogy again and again. For the French rap group IAM, the fascination with American culture started when they were kids.


Marines Vent Frustration in Western Iraq (AP)

AP - The sound of the Black Hawk medical helicopter is an ominous sign for the Marines patrolling this forgotten western corner of Iraq that borders Syria. It means that one of them is seriously wounded or killed by their elusive enemy.


Bills Beat Dolphins, 42-32 (AP)

AP - A.J. Feeley was the better quarterback early. Then Drew Bledsoe began to pick apart the Miami Dolphins' defense.


Asian Stocks Rise on U.S. Tech Advances

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Investors bought shares in Asian  exporters and electronics firms such as Fujitsu Ltd. on  Tuesday, buoyed by a favorable outlook from U.S. technology  bellwethers and a slide in oil prices.


Oil Slips But Holds Over \$53

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices fell for a second session  on Tuesday on worries that high energy costs may crimp economic  growth, but crude remained firmly planted above \$50 a barrel on  persistent fears of a winter supply crunch.


Wakefield comes through in extra innings

Tim Wakefield already had left Aaron Boone #39;s homer that won last year #39;s AL championship series far behind. Now he has a more pleasant playoff memory.


US to appeal against WTO ruling

The United States will appeal a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling that US cotton subsidies violate international trading rules, charging that the verdict was based on erroneous findings.


Broker  quot;fees quot; from insurers a real crime

The insurance industry offers lots of reasons why policies are so expensive: terrorism, hurricanes, the economy, rising medical costs, lawyers and frivolous lawsuits.


Celebrex Maker Will Examine Heart Risks

With concern growing that a popular new class of arthritis medicine might increase a patient #39;s risk of heart attack and stroke, the maker of Celebrex -- one of the most widely sold drugs in


Housing Boom  #39;Over  #39; After Rate Hikes

The house price boom has ended with values falling by their steepest for almost a decade, according to a national survey. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors says the decline in prices is the biggest


Study claims planets lead violent life

Suggesting a necessary change to astronomy textbooks, astronomers announced Monday that planets form through a lengthier and more violent series of collisions


Astros launch into NLCS lead

Houston - Jeff Kent sat alone in the dugout Monday, thinking forward and counting backward. As the sellout crowd of 43,045 screamed, waving white towels, the Houston Astros #39; second baseman began preparing for the biggest at-bat in the franchise #39;s history.


Shaq leaves Collier with a souvenir in Heat #39;s win

Miami - The Atlanta Hawks got their first look at Shaquille O #39;Neal in a Miami Heat uniform Monday night as he cut through them like a human blowtorch.


Gas prices top \$2 a gallon in state

It's back: \$2 gasoline. After sliding steadily from late June through the Labor Day weekend, the average price for a gallon of self-serve unleaded gasoline in Massachusetts was back up to \$2.01 yesterday, according to the most recent survey by the American Automobile Association. The nationwide average also crossed over the \$2 threshold between Sunday and yesterday, AAA said.


Becoming a player

Modell's Sporting Goods planned to open stores in New England at some point. But a year ago, when one regional chain closed 14 stores and another faced bankruptcy, Mitchell Modell, the New York chain's chief executive, decided the timing was now.


Bitter foes, investment bedfellows

It may be the only thing Dick Cheney and John F. Kerry have in common: One elite Boston investment firm controls large slices of their family fortunes.


2 insurers drop disputed fees

NEW YORK -- Two major insurance companies named in the New York attorney general's investigation into questionable sales practices have discontinued the use of incentive fees, which are at the center of the probe.


Airline to raise number of flights

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US Airways Group Inc. , operating in bankruptcy, will increase service from Charlotte, N.C., and Philadelphia and spread flights during the day, boosting its schedule 7 percent without adding aircraft.


Mass. makes 1st technology fund loan

Massachusetts awarded the first loan from its newly created \$25 million emerging technology fund to help Acusphere, a Watertown-based biotech company, renovate a Tewksbury building as a manufacturing facility. The granting of the \$2 million loan brought Senate President Robert Travaglini, a Boston Democrat, back together with former House Speaker Thomas Finneran, who recently took a job as president of ...


Hub consumer group joins AFL-CIO in AstraZeneca suit

The AFL-CIO and a Boston-based consumer advocacy group sued AstraZeneca yesterday, accusing the drug manufacturer of deceptively selling doctors and patients on the idea that Nexium, the nation's most heavily advertised prescription drug, is an improved purple pill.


Banknorth sought other deals

Banknorth Group Inc. solicited bids from several other large banks before deciding that a Canadian bank could acquire a majority stake in the company, chief executive William J. Ryan told analysts yesterday.


Oil prices fall on profit-taking after futures pass \$55 a barrel

Oil prices fell sharply yesterday in what traders described as a wave of profit-taking after futures hit a new high above \$55 a barrel and after gasoline futures fell sharply on indications of declining demand.


Hirst restaurant sale makes 11m

Fixtures and fittings from Damien Hirst's restaurant Pharmacy sell for 11.1, 8m more than expected.


Pragmatism at heart of Peres's efforts toward peace

JERUSALEM -- From the podium of the Israeli Knesset last week, Shimon Peres, the engineer of the Oslo peace process and leader of the parliamentary opposition, lambasted Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's speech on the state of the nation. Minutes later, in a nearby conference room, he urged his Labor party colleagues not to vote against Sharon's program so as not ...


Iraq seeks to extend arms-for-cash

BAGHDAD -- Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announced plans yesterday to extend a cash-for-weapons program for Shi'ite fighters in Baghdad's Sadr City to cities nationwide in an attempt to disarm the country.


Censorship increasingly hits Russia's media

MOSCOW -- When a hostage-taking at a school in southern Russia erupted in explosions last month, viewers who rushed to turn on state-run Channel 1 were treated to a film, ''Lady with a Parrot. quot; They wouldn't have fared much better on Channel 2, which stuck to a travelogue.


Indian police kill notorious bandit

BANGALORE, India -- Police have shot dead India's most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, accused of chopping up many of the more than 100 people he killed, officials said yesterday.


S. Africa rejects Aristide allegation

JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa yesterday dismissed accusations that it was allowing Haiti's ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to coordinate a violent uprising from exile in South Africa.


Afghan election worker, 4 others killed by bomb

KABUL, Afghanistan -- A doctor helping organize Afghan elections died yesterday along with four other civilians when an explosion tore through their vehicle, police said. He was the first election worker to die in violence since the landmark vote.


Iran to halt some nuclear activities

TEHRAN -- Iran said yesterday it is prepared to temporarily suspend some nuclear activities but would not surrender its right to enrich uranium.


A tale of romance for terror suspect

BERLIN -- For the young men in what would later come to be called the Hamburg cell, Ramzi Binalshibh was a leader.


Belarus president says he won mandate to remain in power

MINSK, Belarus -- President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus said yesterday that he won a mandate from voters to stay in power in a weekend referendum scrapping presidential term limits, but foreign observers said the vote was marred by violations and thousands of people protested the outcome.


Case study: Sensing out danger

RAE Systems believes the government could do more to exploit sensor tools.


Digital Agenda: Homeland security--Companies profiting from fear (page 3)

Multibillion-dollar security initiatives have given rise to a new industry seemingly overnight. A News.com special report.


Digital Agenda: Homeland security--Companies profiting from fear (page 2)


Digital Agenda: Homeland security--Companies profiting from fear


MCI says its asset values to be written down \$3.5 billion

MCI Inc. plans to write down the value of its assets by \$3.5 billion to reflect the decreased worth of the company #39;s telephone network as its consumer business shrinks.


Sainsbury to Cut Headquarter Jobs, Halve Dividend (Update2)

J Sainsbury Plc Chief Executive Justin King will cut one quarter of the company #39;s headquarters workforce and halve the dividend as he seeks to revive profit and regain customers lost to Tesco Plc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.


House prices go on the slide

HOUSE prices are falling at their fastest rate for nine years, according to one of the country #39;s most influential property studies.


The AFL-CIO and a Boston-based consumer advocacy group sued AstraZeneca yesterday, accusing the drug manufacturer of deceptively selling doctors and patients


Tennis: Defending champion Myskina sees off world number one <b>...</b>

MOSCOW : Defending champion and French Open winner Anastasia Myskina advanced into the final of the 2.3 million dollar Kremlin Cup beating new world number one Lindsay Davenport of the United States here.


Galveston #39;s Jones now dishing to Shaq

HOUSTON - Ball High grad Damon Jones can list a number of reasons why he signed with the Miami Heat during the offseason, but at the top of that list is one word -haq.


Notebook: Injured Wistrom will miss 4-6 weeks

KIRKLAND - They had managed to avoid the injury bug, for the most part, for the first four games of the season. But misfortune finally caught up with the Seahawks the way it has with a bevy of other NFL teams.


Lubick challenges team in Holland #39;s absence

Fort Collins - Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick takes it back. He didn #39;t mean to say in the preseason quarterback Justin Holland was the one player the Rams could not do without.


Heat scores style points at home exhibition

MIAMI  Monday night #39;s 92-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks provided Heat fans at AmericanAirlines Arena their first opportunity to offer thanks for the arrival Shaquille O #39;Neal.


Intel cuts prices on chips, laptop to sell cheaper

Intel announced on Sunday the prices for its Pentium M processors by 34 percent. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based chipmaker introduced lower prices on its Pentium M processors


Stocks rise as oil falls from record high

A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a small relief rally Monday, with stocks regaining ground after falling earlier in the session.


WTO: EU sugar subsidies break trade rules

The European Union has broken international trade rules by subsidizing sugar producers, the World Trade Organization ruled Friday.


Village mine poison case flaw

AUSTRALIAN mining engineer Phil Turner will remain in prison, despite an Indonesian government report indicating the evidence against him is flawed.


Rams 16 49ers 6

ST. LOUIS Steven Jackson #39;s first 100-yard game led St. Louis past San Francisco 16-to-6. Jackson, the first running back taken in this year #39;s draft, ran 26 times for 119 yards on 26 carries.


Jets 29 Texans 7

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Chad Pennington returned from a three-game break to rest a strained right rotator cuff and helped the New York Jets beat Houston 29-to-7.


Bush vs. the Laureates: How Science Became a Partisan Issue

Why is science seemingly at war with President Bush?


Those Brilliant Fall Outfits May Be Saving Trees

As trees across the northern United States turn gold and crimson, scientists are debating exactly what those colors are for.


Doctors Behind Bars: Treating Pain Is Now Risky Business

Dr. Frank Fisher's ordeal lingers as a cautionary tale of what can happen to doctors who treat pain aggressively.


From a Physicist and New Nobel Winner, Some Food for Thought

As reflected in the talks at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, the history of physics is, like the universe, a story of expansion.


A Patient's Suicide, a Psychiatrist's Pain

Sterile statistics don't shield a therapist from a sense of failure.


Mad Math: Bending Time With 'Primer' Director

Shane Carruth, the director of "Primer," compares his film about engineers who build a time machine to his favorite branch of math.


Two wins in hand, two to go

New England is at once sleepless, breathless, and full of hope. David Ortiz and the Red Sox just beat the Yankees in two extra-inning playoff games on the same calendar day. This century-long Sox-Yankee show, featuring themes of revenge and redemption, moves back to New York tonight.


Yankees are hoping latest sting doesn't prove fatal

Before, it was a nuisance. Now, it has become a downright menace to the Yankees.


Lack of leadership hurting Damon

The argument could be made that Johnny Damon was the most productive leadoff man in the majors this season. At least among men not named Ichiro Suzuki. It was trend that continued in the American League Division Series against Anaheim.


Schilling hoping start isn't a finish

The way Curt Schilling saw last night's classic in the Fens, it was the 13th round of a 15-round heavyweight prizefight for the ages. Tonight, he represents Boston's great hope in Round 14.


Boston fades from view as Lowe looks ahead

In Derek Lowe's dream scenario, a number of teams will vie for his services when he enters free agency this offseason. His only regret is that the Red Sox almost certainly will not be among them.


Francona had no second thought on lineup

John W. Henry's hope for tonight in the Bronx?  quot;Let's hope it rains, quot; he said.  quot;Both teams need a day off. quot;


He's elated to be walking on air

OK, it's official. There is now an established major league style, an etiquette, for those delightful occasions when one hits a walkoff homer in the postseason.


It was nothing to kick about

There are three superb seasons under his belt, a couple of Pro Bowl berths speak volumes about his talent, and there's the matter of two Super Bowl rings. So when Richard Seymour tells you he's figured something out about this NFL business, you'd best listen.


Rams go long on Buccaneers

Looks like the Greatest Show on Turf is in high gear -- on offense and defense. Torry Holt caught two long touchdown passes and Adam Archuletta returned a fumble 93 yards last night, keying the Rams' 28-21 victory over Tampa Bay.


Rice gets his wish: Raiders deal receiver to Seahawks

Jerry Rice got his wish last night when the Oakland Raiders traded the NFL's most prolific receiver to the Seattle Seahawks.


Murphy's Law has opposite meaning in MLS

More than chance and coincidence have enabled John Murphy to be employed by the Eastern Conference championship team two of the last three seasons. If there were an award for most valuable assistant coach in Major League Soccer, the Quincy native would be a certain winner.


For Jefferson, it's not easy being green

Ever since rookie Al Jefferson showed up late for a team meeting after misinterpreting the Celtics schedule, he has been the subject of more training camp jokes than he cares to remember. Coach Doc Rivers quipped after practice yesterday that Jefferson risked missing the team's charter flight to Chicago after misreading the trip itinerary. Jefferson insisted that he ...


Everett's Ferri is a gem for Syracuse

Diamond Ferri , who rushed for more than 4,000 yards and scored 54 touchdowns while helping lead Everett High School to a pair of Super Bowl championships, has made quite an impression stopping other teams' offenses as a fifth-year senior at Syracuse University.


Harvard claims spot in 1-AA poll

Harvard makes its first appearance in this season's Sports Network Division 1-AA football poll at No. 22 following an impressive 41-14 victory over Northeastern Saturday.


BCS rankings still rankling

It didn't take long. First poll, first controversy. Or at least mini-controversy. If you had taken the wisdom of the two human polls, the first Bowl Championship Series rankings that were released yesterday should have been a no-brainer.


Girls Top 20

Following is the Globe Top 20 in EMass for girls' soccer. No. Team Record Last 1. Belmont 12-0-1 1 2. Oliver Ames 11-1-0 2 3. Lynnfield 12-0-0 3 4. Andover 12-0-0 4 5. Norwell 12-0-0 5 6. Bishop Feehan 11-1-1 9 7. Old Rochester 12-1-1 7 8. Wellesley 9-0-4 8 9. Marshfield 8-1-4 6 10. Weymouth 10-1-2 10 11. Rockland ...


Catie Whelan

Catie Whelan of Weymouth has little problem getting her kicks in. A catalyst behind the No. 10 Wildcats' offense, she is the reason the team sports a 9-1-2 mark in the competitive Bay State Conference. The senior talks about broken shins and macaroni in this week's


Eastie gets a big boost from Santos

Elmer Santos scored in the second half, lifting East Boston to a 1-0 win over Brighton yesterday afternoon and giving the Jets an early leg up in what is shaping up to be a tight Boston City League race.


ALPA vote expected this week

The Air Line Pilots Association expects to have a decision by early Thursday regarding a \$300 million wage and benefit concession agreement affecting its US Airways pilots, according to a union spokesman.


Maxima, Escalade tops with thieves

The Nissan Maxima #39;s fancy headlights have made it such a target for thieves that Maxima #39;s rate of insurance theft claims has gone from inconsequential to second-highest among all vehicles, according to a report out Tuesday.


Buy.com Entering Social Networking Scene (AP)

AP - Online retailer Buy.com is inviting itself into the expanding social networking scene, acquiring a Web site that rewards members with checks or gift certificates if they persuade others to buy their favorite products.


Britain seen backing US request on troops

An appeal by US commanders for British troops to bolster American forces near Baghdad has sparked angry protests here, but Defense Secretary


Belarus president says he won mandate to remain in power

President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus said yesterday that he won a mandate from voters to stay in power in a weekend referendum


Australia tells Indonesia preemptive strikes  #39;unlikely #39;

SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister John Howard assured Indonesia on Tuesday that Australia is unlikely to launch a preemptive attack on its neighbor to take out a terrorist target.


Terror attacks in Iraq aimed at impeding Bush #39;s reelection: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in Tajik capital of Dushanbe on a visit, said Monday that the terrorist attacks in Iraq were aimed at preventing US President George W. Bush from being reelected.


Raiders fail to keep up with Broncos

The usually heated rivalry between the Raiders and Broncos didn #39;t have the same fire this Sunday after Denver waltzed into Oakland and embarrassed the Raiders, 31-3.


Gooch fills in for injured Quarles again

ST. LOUIS -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Shelton Quarles was a no-go in Monday night #39;s game against the St. Louis Rams because of a strained quadriceps.


Late Street spurt to buoy bourses start (FT.com)

FT.com - European bourses are seen starting positively after a late spurt on Wall Street thanks to encouraging results from technology stalwarts IBM and Texas Instruments. A slide in oil back to  #36;53.30 from its  #36;55.33 peak on Monday also helped.


Asian Stocks Rise on U.S. Tech Advances (Reuters)

Reuters - Investors bought shares in Asian\exporters and electronics firms such as Fujitsu Ltd. on\Tuesday, buoyed by a favorable outlook from U.S. technology\bellwethers and a slide in oil prices.


High Hopes as Ex-General Takes Over in Indonesia (Reuters)

Reuters - A former general with a doctorate in\economics takes power in Indonesia on Wednesday, facing the\challenge of translating a landslide election victory into\action on economic growth and against Islamic militancy.


Saboteurs Hit Pipeline in Northern Iraq (AP)

AP - Saboteurs attacked a key oil pipeline in northern Iraq, setting it on fire, police said Tuesday.


U.S. Forces Bomb Falluja, Release Police

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. forces freed the police chief of  the rebel-held city of Falluja on Tuesday after warplanes  bombed what the military said were houses and arms dumps used  by America's top enemy in Iraq.


High Hopes as Ex-General Takes Over in Indonesia

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A former general with a doctorate in  economics takes power in Indonesia on Wednesday, facing the  challenge of translating a landslide election victory into  action on economic growth and against Islamic militancy.


Social Security Gets Cost of Living Boost

WASHINGTON - The cost of living adjustment intended to help more than 47 million Social Security recipients keep up with inflation is expected to be a tad larger in 2005 than it was this year, but the bad news is that much of the increase will be eaten up by higher Medicare premiums.    The Social Security Administration was announcing the new cost of living adjustment, or COLA, Tuesday, but in advance of the release many private economists were predicting a gain of slightly better than 2.5 percent, which would be up from the increase Social Security recipients received at the beginning of this year of 2.1 percent...


MS, Cisco to Collaborate on Security Solution

Microsoft and Cisco Systems have announced that the two companies have entered into a pact to share security and network health technologies, to better stop, isolate and eliminate viruses and other malicious codes on Windows-based networks.


AMD Debuts Athlon FX-55, 4000 Chip

On Tuesday, Advanced Micro Devices introduced its two fastest processors yet, a quiet slap at Intel #39;s latest roadmap revision.


Big plays spark Rams

Things started out oh so easy Monday for the Rams, with a fast and furious lightning bolt of a touchdown pass to Torry Holt less than three minutes into the game.


Huskies cite  #39;dirty #39; hit in Milsten injury

When an injury occurs, coaches and players generally pass it off using the age-old adage:  quot;That #39;s football. quot;. However, Dan Milsten #39;s fractured fibula and dislocated ankle during Saturday #39;s Washington-Oregon


NATIONAL LEAGUE: Kent #39;s HR in 9th stuns Cards, launches Astros to <b>...</b>

Carlos Beltran found ways to ruin the St. Louis Cardinals without hitting a home run. Two innings after making a spectacular catch in centerfield, Beltran led off the ninth inning with a single Monday night.


The mystery of Veerappan #39;s missing moustache

The missing handlebar moustache of forest brigand Veerappan has triggered speculation that it wasn #39;t the sandalwood smuggler who was killed in Monday #39;s encounter with the Tamil Nadu Special Task Force near Dharmapuri.


I feel your pain

I #39;ve been reading with interest about your recent problems at Marsh Mac. The allegations about customers getting cheated. The incriminating correspondence.


Banknorth sought other deals

Banknorth Group Inc. solicited bids from several other large banks before deciding that a Canadian bank could acquire a majority stake in the company, chief


Airlines brace for crisis

SF AIRPORT -- Citing high fuel prices and worsening industry conditions, two airlines announced impending labor cuts while another sat poised to file for bankruptcy.


QNS. HOSP GUNMAN #39;S BIZARRE TALE

October 19, 2004 -- The Queens man who allegedly kidnapped and raped his wife after a bloody confrontation at a Queens hospital last month was apparently oblivious to the trouble he was in when cops questioned him, court documents reveal.


Kent blasts Astros ahead

Roger Clemens is ready to go on short rest tomorrow. The Astros don #39;t need to rush him back. In a stellar pitching duel and defensive clinic last night, Houston beat the Cardinals, 3


Mutu  #39;confessed #39; to taking drugs

Becali, the most senior of Mutu #39;s team of four advisers, told Romanian television last night that the 25-year-old striker took cocaine at a party.


Ball kids get makeover at Madrid tennis event

Women in black tank tops and white, knee-length skirts chased errant shots during Albert Costa #39;s 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 victory over Irakli Labadze.


DON #39;T WRITE OFF UNITED - POBORSKY

Manchester United #39;s performances have been a let-down over the past 18 months but Old Trafford old-boy Karel Poborsky is certain a massive change in fortune will not be long in coming.


Sparta Prague v Man Utd

Sparta Prague captain Karel Poborsky is set to return to the side after being sidelined for three weeks with a back injury. Central defender Rio Ferdinand will be missing for Manchester United after being


Beavers hope revival continues vs. Cougars

After an early season schedule filled with pitfalls, there #39;s an opportunity for the Oregon State football team to reach .500. The Beavers are coming off an inspired Pacific


Veerappan shot dead

Coimbatore: The country #39;s most wanted forest brigand Veerappan, charged with abduction and murder of politicians and film stars, was on Monday night killed in a gunbattle with Tamil Nadu police in a thick forest about 150 km from here, ending three


Fallujah #39;s negotiator obeying insurgents

The chief negotiator for the city of Fallujah said Monday that he had called off peace talks with the Iraqi government on the orders of guerrillas who control the city


Karzai far ahead in Afghan vote with quarter of ballots counted

KABUL - President Hamid Karzai maintained his large lead in Afghanistans election on sday after almost a quarter of the votes had been counted, according to the electoral commission website.


Powerful typhoon bearing down on Okinawa

A powerful typhoon in the Pacific is set to hit the Okinawa islands Tuesday night, Meteorological Agency officials said on Tuesday morning.


Microscopic Diamond Found in Montana (AP)

AP - The bright green rocks jutting through the prairie soil were hard to miss, but Tom Charlton still couldn't believe his eyes.


Summary: Microscopic Diamond Found in Mont (AP)

AP - WHAT WAS FOUND: A microscopic diamond embedded in kimberlite, the molten rock in which diamonds are found, in Montana.


Nuclear impasse top of agenda as NKorea's No. 2 meets China's leaders (AFP)

AFP - North Korea's second ranking leader was scheduled to meet with China's two most powerful men as Beijing persisted in its efforts to revive stalled talks on the nuclear standoff.


How Many Iraqis Are Dying? By One Count, 208 in a Week

The deaths of Iraqis, particularly those of civilians, have become an increasingly delicate topic.


DaimlerChrysler, union reach deal at Brampton

TORONTO - The Canadian Auto Workers have reached a tentative deal on workplace issues to allow DaimlerChrysler to add 900 jobs to its Brampton assembly plant, but the expansion is still awaiting provincial government assistance.


Microsoft, Cisco tie up to coordinate technologies

Seattle, October 19: Microsoft Corp and Cisco Systems Inc on Monday said they would work more closely to make their products work more reliably with each other.


Veritas puts finishing touches on i3

As promised, Veritas has prepped a new release of its i3 management software that will tie into existing applications and give customers sophisticated tools for checking on the performance of server and storage systems.


Kovalcheck tapped for 1st start

TUCSON - Beach bum or quarterback? Richard Kovalcheck is out to prove he can be both for the University of Arizona football team. The redshirt freshman #39;s laid-back demeanor was not appreciated by last year #39;s


Myanmar PM sacked, arrested for corruption--Thai govt

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. BANGKOK, Thailand -- Myanmar #39;s Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt -- among the most reformist of the military


Five civilians die in vehicle blast

KABUL -- A doctor helping organize Afghan elections died yesterday along with four other civilians when an explosion tore through their vehicle, police said.


Goosen #39;s easy home success

Retief Goosen has cruised to a six-shot victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City in South Africa, while Aussie Stuart Appleby has tied for second.


Bush, Kerry launch fierce attacks over Iraq (AFP)

AFP - President George W. Bush and rival John Kerry traded bitter blowss on Iraq and fighting terror Monday, as the US election took another bitter turn two weeks before polling day.


Half-Life 2 set for mid-November

The sequel to one of the most lauded computer games ever, Half-Life 2, is to go on sale in mid-November.


GM #39;s Opel pledges to secure plants

General Motors #39; Adam Opel AG unit said Tuesday it had agreed with employee delegates to try to ensure the survival of its main plants in Germany beyond 2010, while finding  quot;socially acceptable quot; ways of cutting back their work force


Sources: EU, Coca-Cola reach settlement

The European Union was ready to announce a settlement Tuesday of its long-running antitrust case against The Coca-Cola Co. after the beverage giant agreed to modify its


Stelco, union aim for deal

They will try to settle their differences by Oct. 31 in a bid to prevent the loss of more big clients. TORONTO -- Stelco Inc. and the union representing 1,000 employees working without a contract at the company #39;s


Detroit council drops blacks-only loans in African Town plan

The City Council has passed a modified version of a plan to use public funds to create a black business district in the city, voting to eliminate a requirement that only blacks get loans.


Apple preps  #39;black iPod #39; U2 limited edition promo

The infamous black iPod looks set to make a second appearance next month, when Apple ships a special edition digital music device to commemorate the arrival of rock band U2 #39;s newest long-player.


Half-Life 2 set for mid-November

One of the most anticipated computer games of the year, Half-Life 2, is seeing the light of day in November. The game is due to go on sale worldwide on 16 November, its publisher Vivendi have announced.


CEM launches  #39;Micro Browser #39; facility

CEM Systems has announced the release of a new Micro Browser facility with the  quot;webEntry quot; system enabling a selection of system functions to be performed using a mobile phone.


Spanish MPs in fury over ball girl models

Politicians in Spain slammed the use of models to be stand-in ball girls for the Madrid Masters. The 19 to 28-year-olds, who are likely to be in action when Tim Henman plays tomorrow, were drafted in to replace


O #39;Connell will try to jump-start Aztecs #39; season

Searching for a way to stop the bleeding, Tom Craft yesterday officially replaced a quarterback who is hurting and has been ineffective.


Myanmar PM under house arrest

Khin Nyunt has been sacked as prime minister of military-ruled Myanmar amid allegations of corruption and placed under house arrest, a Thai government spokesman says.


Putin: Insurgents hoping to swing US election

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan - Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that insurgent attacks in Iraq were aimed at blocking President George W. Bush #39;s re-election, a statement seen as an indication Putin favors Bush in the upcoming vote.


Boingo, Vonage Team Up

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Boingo Wireless and Vonage Holdings Corp., the leading broadband telephony provider in North America, today announced a relationship that teams two industry innovators in an effort


Magma Moving At Mount St. Helens

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Magma continued to push into Mount St. Helens, where it was building a lava dome in the volcano crater, scientists said Monday.


Data laws set storage agenda

IBM is the latest storage giant to step up efforts to woo IT buyers, promising partitioning capabilities cribbed from its mainframe heritage, as well as space-saving formats and better server connectivity.


Thai Spokesman: Myanmar PM Forced to Quit

Myanmar #39;s Prime Minister Gen. Khin Nyunt is seen in this photo taken in June 2001 in Yangon, Myanmar. Thailand #39;s Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is in the town of Mae Sot near the Myanmar border for a special Cabinet meeting, said Tuesday, Oct.


Google 'saved' Australian hostage

Iraqi kidnappers "Googled" their Australian hostage to check his identity before letting him free.


BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar's secretive military regime has forced out its prime minister, the long-powerful Gen. Khin Nyunt, and placed him under house arrest on corruption charges, a government spokesman in neighboring Thailand said Tuesday...


Greenfield halves Telfort stake (TheDeal.com)

TheDeal.com - The Dutch private equity firm will sell the stake in the mobile telephone company to a Dutch investor.


Strine tips his hand (TheDeal.com)

TheDeal.com - The judge, who will not rush to return a verdict in the Oracle-PeopleSoft case, indicates PeopleSoft can keep its CAP.


BBC digital radio 'must evolve'

The BBC's digital radio services must remain distinctive from rivals to ensure a "healthy" market, a report says.


Cleric Faces Terrorist Charges in Britain (AP)

AP - A radical Islamic cleric will face terrorist charges in Britain, a police source said Tuesday, pre-empting a U.S. extradition bid.


Iceman discoverer missing in snow

The German man who found the remains of a 5,300-year-old frozen mummy in 1991 has gone missing in the Alps.


Quarter of All Afghan Votes Counted; Karzai Ahead

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai was on  course on Tuesday for an outright victory in the country's  historic presidential election with almost a quarter of the  votes counted from the poll 10 days ago.


Foxes kill Great Bustard chicks

Foxes attack and kill two of the Great Bustard chicks recently introduced to Salisbury Plain.


Workers at Sweden Saab Plant to Protest

Thousands of workers at Saab #39;s last Swedish automobile manufacturing plant will stop working for two hours Tuesday, protesting a planned wave of job cuts by General Motors that will see 12,000 jobs in Europe eliminated by 2006.


Marsh  amp; McLennan takes king hit

INSURANCE broker Marsh  amp; McLennan will take a massive hit from closing down its controversial commission- generating scheme with other firms, as demanded by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.


Airline plans schedule changes

ARLINGTON, VA. -- Charlotte and Philadelphia will benefit by changes US Airways plans to make in its flight schedules in February.


Rams Defeat Buccaneers 28-21 (AP)

AP - Looks like the Greatest Show on Turf is in high gear  #151; on offense and defense. Torry Holt caught two long touchdown passes and Adam Archuleta returned a fumble 93 yards Monday night, keying the Rams' 28-21 victory over Tampa Bay.


Microsoft backs free dual core licences

SOFTWARE MEGALITH Microsoft said it will not charge its customers extra for using its software on hardware platforms with dual-core processors.


Red Hat drafts Sun exec for desktop Linux push

Red Hat, the top seller of Linux, has hired a former Sun Microsystems executive to head its push to get the open-source operating system on desktop computers.


AOL Tests Desktop Search

America Online will have a desktop search capability in a new browser the company is now beta-testing, an AOL spokesperson says. The spokeswoman declined to provide more details about the desktop searching


Fergie: We Must Focus On Prague Before Arsenal

Sir Alex Ferguson was in buoyant mood following Uniteds arrival in Prague on Monday afternoon. The Reds face Sparta Prague at the Toyota Stadium on Tuesday night in their third Champions League Group D game of the season.


PM talks up commitment to Indonesia

Prime Minister John Howard said he wanted a close relationship with Indonesia #39;s incoming president, as he flew to Jakarta for the inauguration of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.


VW Looks at a US Factory

A new facility for VW and Audi could take the edge off the companys currency woes. VW sales and marketing chief Georg Flandorfer, in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, said that steep losses


Transactions

BASEBALL Anaheim (AL): Waived INF Adam Riggs. Colorado (NL): Declined 2005 option on P Steve Reed.


Police kill Veerappan in gun battle (Reuters)

Reuters - India's most wanted bandit was killed by police in a gun battle while on his way to get treatment for an eye problem, ending a two-decade hunt for a man who killed more than 100 people and kidnapped a movie star.


N.Korea Committed to 6-Way Nuclear Talks - China

BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea says it is committed to  resolving the nuclear crisis through six-party talks, a Chinese  Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday, appearing to  reverse statements out of Pyongyang over recent months.


New Screening Technology Is Nigh

Machines built to find weapons hidden in clothes or to sniff out bomb residue may be coming to an airport or train station near you, if transportation officials ever deploy technologies now being tested. By Ryan Singel.


Inventor Rejoices as TVs Go Dark

Tired of blaring TV sets at shops, bars and waiting rooms? A new universal remote called the TV-B-Gone lets users turn off virtually any set. A trial run in the streets of San Francisco shows the device to be quite effective. By Steven Bodzin.


U.N. to Revisit Cloning Treaty

This week the United Nations is scheduled to vote on a human cloning ban, and U.S. policy will play a big part in the outcome. By Kristen Philipkoski.


Candidate Has Platform for Geeks

A former game programmer is running for the U.S. House of Representatives with a platform forcefully addressing tech industry issues like digital copyright protection. But he still lags far behind his opponent in the fund-raising department. By Jacob Ogles.


Plasma Beam Eyed in Space Travel

A team of Washington scientists are pioneering the concept of the Mag-beam as a technology that could significantly shorten the time it takes to travel to other planets. By Lakshmi Sandhana.


E-Voting Still a Florida Bugaboo

Early voters in the Sunshine State begin casting electronic ballots Monday, and it doesn't take long for the first problems to surface.


California Pumps Up Stem Cells

Gov. Schwarzenegger takes a political risk and endorses a \$3 billion California bond measure that would fund embryonic stem-cell research.


Telescope Can See a Future

A 20-year battle with environmentalists and others over placing a powerful optical telescope atop Mount Graham in Arizona is nearing an end. Astronomers may be using the Large Binocular Telescope by next year.


Hell no, we wont go, says Gold Fields

JOHANNESBURG (Mineweb.com) -- Initial feedback from Gold Fieldss North American and European investors is rejection of the hostile all-share bid by Harmony Gold for its larger rival, which has labeled the offer as opportunistic, Gold Fields chief


Vikings offense on a record-breaking pace

(October 19, 2004) - The NFL has a new Greatest Show on Turf and the performers are the Minnesota Vikings, led by ringmaster-quarterback Daunte Culpepper.


Karnataka to investigate political links of Veerappan

Bangalore, Oct 19 - Within hours after the jungle terror unleashed by Veerappan was brought to an end with his killing, Karnataka Chief Minister N Dharam Singh today announced that a probe would be conducted to uncover the political patronage and


Humane Society opens case against Japan whaling in Australian <b>...</b>

SYDNEY - Humane Society International opened legal proceedings in Australian Federal Courts on Tuesday against a Japanese whaling fleet that it charges has killed more than 400 minke whales within Australia #39;s whale sanctuary over the past four years.


Germany #39;s Six Institutes Expect Growth to Slow to 1.5 in 2005

German economic growth will slow next year as foreign demand for goods and services cools and consumers hesitate to increase spending, the country #39;s six leading economic research institutes said.


Gold Fields rejects takeover bid

South African gold producer Gold Fields has rejected a \$8.2bn (4.5bn) bid by rival Harmony which would have created the world #39;s largest gold company.


Coke nears settlement with EU

Coca-Cola (KO) is expected to settle soon, perhaps as early as Tuesday, a five-year investigation by the European Union into allegations that the soft-drink company abused


Pru taps investors for one billion pounds

Prudential is to tap investors for one billion pounds through a share issue, saying it needs the cash to fund its UK growth plans.


LG Electronics #39; Profit Rises 36 on Handset Sales (Update6)

LG Electronics Inc., South Korea #39;s second-largest electronics maker, reported third-quarter profit rose 36 percent, better than analysts expected, after selling a record number of mobile phones.


Halo 2 leaked onto Net

About three weeks ahead of its release date, a copy of the much anticipated Xbox game Halo 2 has been leaked onto the Internet. The leak, reportedly a European French-language version, came just days after


Apple and U2 to unveil black iPod

Apple is holding another of its special events - for which read high-profile product announcement - next week, where CEO Steve Jobs will be joined by U2 #39; Bono and The Edge to unveil U2-themed iPods, pre-loaded with the band #39;s new album.


Siemens Touts HSDPA Kit

LONDON -- Siemens Communications will be the first vendor to bring an end-to-end solution for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) to market, complete with PC card.


Britain #39;s Olympic winners parade through London

London - Tens of thousands of flag-waving, cheering Britons took to the streets of central London on Monday to honour their Athens Olympic and Paralympic medal winners.


RANGER GAL ICES GARDEN WITH SEX SUIT

The former head of the New York Rangers #39; cheerleading squad filed a federal suit yesterday against Madison Square Garden officials, charging sexual harassment.


Bears still believe in Quinn, kind of

The Bears did not want an off-season quarterback competition, but now they have something far worse: an in-season quarterback competition.


Donohoe quits after marijuana arrest

UAB defensive line coach Pat Donohoe resigned Monday but declared his innocence on a marijuana possession charge. Donohoe, 51, submitted his letter of resignation to UAB head coach Watson Brown.


Police kill India #39;s most wanted bandit

and was usually clad in military camouflage. He was known as the  quot;Jungle Cat quot; for his ability to. move and disappear in the forests of south India that were his home for decades.


North Korea says it is committed to resolving the nuclear crisis through six-party talks, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday, appearing to reverse statements out of Pyongyang over recent months.


Gov't unveils plan to liberalise gambling laws (AFP)

AFP - Britain is to liberalise its gambling laws, allowing a wave of new casinos with unlimited jackpots to be built around the country, the government announced.


Team of Egyptian Doctors Examines Arafat (AP)

AP - A team of Egyptian doctors examined Yasser Arafat after he suffered from fever, nausea and a stuffy nose, an aide to Palestinian leader said Tuesday.


N. Korea Says Talks Way to Resolve Dispute (AP)

AP - North Korea's No. 2 leader has told China that his country still regards six-nation talks on the dispute over its nuclear program as the best way to reach a solution, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday.


Bush Talks About Troop Presence in Iraq (AP)

AP - President Bush says he doesn't envision a longtime presence of U.S. troops in Iraq similar to post-World War II deployments in Europe and South Korea that continue today.


Oil Falls Below \$53

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell for a second session on  Tuesday, taking U.S. crude under \$53, on signs that high energy  costs are cutting into economic growth.


Myanmar PM Ousted, Under House Arrest-Thai Govt

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Myanmar's prime minister has been  ousted and put under house arrest after a lengthy power  struggle that has tightened the grip of hard-liners in the  military government, Thai officials and diplomats said on  Tuesday.


Beijing's Tourism Impresses Williams

Three days into his 11-day trip to Asia, the D.C. mayor said Washington has much to learn from the way China's capital sells itself as a tourist destination.


Cern particle lab marks 50 years

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (Cern) holds a celebration day on Tuesday to mark 50 years of work. Heads of states, including French President Jacques Chirac and King Juan


Forbes predicts black U2 iPod

Forbes, a site not usually known for rumour-mongering, believes Apple and U2 will announce special customized U2 iPods next week. The report cites  quot;sources close to the group quot;, who claim


India #39;s Most Wanted Bandit Killed

A notorious poacher and smuggler, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan stands with a gun in his hideout in the jungles of Southern India, in this 1998 photo.


Iraqi government to extend cash-for-weapons program

BAGHDAD -- Ayad Allawi, Iraq #39;s interim prime minister announced plans yesterday to extend a cash-for-weapons program for Shiite fighters in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City to cities countrywide in an attempt to disarm the country.


Germany #39;s 2004 Growth Outlook Raised

Germany #39;s leading economic institutes on Tuesday raised their growth forecast for the country this year to 1.8 percent, but predicted that the recovery in Europe #39;s largest economy would slow next year amid slowing export growth and high oil prices.


Cern particle lab marks 50 years

Europe's Organization for Nuclear Research (Cern) in Geneva celebrates 50 years of its work.


Harmony bids \$8-bn to take over rival Gold Fields

JOHANNESBURG: South Africas Harmony Gold has pounced on bigger domestic rival Gold Fields with an unsolicited, all-share takeover bid worth about \$8bn to create the worlds biggest gold producer.


Australian retail giants #39; takeover battle in limbo after regulator <b>...</b>

SYDNEY: Woolworths Ltd said it will extend its latest bid for hotels group ALH Ltd after Australia #39;s takeover regulator intercepted what could have been a knock-out blow in the retail giant #39;s takeover battle with rival Coles Myer.


New policy soon to get FDI in core

NEW DELHI: The government will set up a regulatory framework for infrastructure to create the necessary environment to attract \$150 billion foreign direct investment in the sector for achieving seven to eight per cent growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh


Report critical of Boeing

WASHINGTON - Boeing Co., which opened a homeland security business after the 2001 terrorist attacks, received at least \$49 million in excess profit under a contract to install explosive detectors at US airports, a government report found.


Levi #39;s keeps its hands on Dockers

Levi Strauss  amp; Co. pulled its Dockers business off the sale block Monday, saying that the offers it received came in too low, considering the brand #39;s sales volume and prominence.


Pfizer Plans Test Of Its Arthritis Drug

Pfizer Inc. on Monday announced a major clinical trial of its Celebrex arthritis drug to gauge its possible cardiovascular benefits for osteoarthritis patients.


JBoss adds workflow engine to middleware stack

Open source company JBoss has added a workflow engine to its roster as it continues building out its middleware platform around the JBoss application server.


The .NET Developer #39;s Guide to Windows Security

Site Offer Making applications secure has been one of the biggest priorities for Microsoft developers. However, very few books have been written for developers; most security books are aimed at administrators.


AMD pushes PC with Athlon 64 FX

AMD is expected to unveil its most powerful desktop processors to date today, a few days after rival Intel disclosed changes to its desktop processor road map.


PS2 Tops Million in Korea

October 18, 2004 - Korea held its annual Korean Games Conference over the weekend, bringing together developers from throughout the world for talks and lectures not unlike those featured at America #39;s Game Developer #39;s Conference.


Red Sox pull out another dramatic victory, stay alive in ALCS

By Amy Sancetta, AP. Ortiz dropped a single into center field with two outs in the 14th inning to score Johnny Damon and give the Red Sox a 5-4 victory against the New York Yankees


Souness ready to sort out players

Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness says striker Craig Bellamy needs to  quot;sort himself out quot; after swearing at the team chief for taking him off in Sunday #39;s 1-1 draw with Charlton.


Raiders trade Rice, lose Gannon

Tim Brown left the building in August. Rich Gannon headed out the active-player door Monday, and today Jerry Rice will have his traveling shoes on.


Injury threatens Moss streak

The Vikings #39; star wide receiver suffered the injury in last week #39;s victory at New Orleans. Vikings coach Mike Tice said the problem was  quot;a little worse than a mild strain of the hamstring quot;.


Continental Posts Quarterly Loss

HOUSTON - Continental Airlines said Tuesday that rising oil costs and \$280 million in federal transportation, security and airport fees charged on passenger tickets drove the carrier to post a loss in the third quarter.


Sainsbury #39;s profits to suffer 550m hit

J Sainsbury today revealed it would this year suffer a 550m hit in profits, but said it would also recruit 3,000 shop floor staff in an effort to revive sales.


Kmart names new chief executive

l Education: Holds an MBA and bachelor #39;s degrees in business management and English literature from the University of Houston.


Half-Life 2: Release am 16. November

Wie Publisher Vivendi Universal gestern Abend in einem offiziellen Presserundbrief mitteilt, hat der hei erwartete Action-Blockbuster Half-Life 2 endlich den Goldstatus erreicht.


Sun CEO lays out server strategy

Scott McNealy isn #39;t throwing barbs at Microsoft anymore. But the chief executive of Sun Microsystems still has choice words for IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Red Hat Software and other rivals.


Burma #39;s military regime  #39;has ousted prime minister #39;

Burma #39;s secretive military regime has forced out its prime minister, General Khin Nyunt, according to officials in neighbouring Thailand.


Referendo en Bielorusia

The Belarus electoral commission announced on Sunday that the referendum had approved the lifting of the constitutional ban on a third consecutive term for President Lukashenko.


Israeli Soldiers Kill 2 Palestinian Gunmen in Gaza

Israeli soldiers shot dead two Palestinian gunmen in Gaza on Tuesday as they approached a border fence with a bomb, an army spokesman and Palestinian security sources said.


#39;No #39; to Foreign Intervention  #39;Yes #39; to Federation in Darfur

Non-intervention of foreign powers in the region was the resolution made at a mini Darfur summit held in the Libyan capital of Trablus (Tripoli), to address the issue concerning African countries.


EU Makes Final Nuke Offer to Iran Thursday-Diplomats

Officials from France, Britain and Germany will meet Iran #39;s top nuclear negotiator in Vienna on Thursday to offer Tehran a final chance to halt uranium enrichment plans or face possible UN sanctions, diplomats say.


Hamza charged under UK terror act

Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been charged with 16 offences including soliciting to murder and possession of a terrorist document.


Wall Street rides coattails of soaring oil production

A sharp drop in oil prices led to a modest rally on Wall Street yesterday, with stocks edging higher on news that oil production had soared during the month of September.


2010 the next Indian odyssey

Shane Warne will be on Channel Nine #39;s commentary team, Matthew Hayden will have the  #39;gone fishing #39; sign on his door and Adam Gilchrist will probably still be recovering from this trip by the time Australia #39;s next cricket tour to India comes around.


Manchester United specials

Manchester United may be stuttering in the league but in four European matches this season they have scored 13 goals and conceded only five compiling three wins and a draw.


CSU moves on with Hanie

Caleb Hanie was supposed to serve an apprenticeship much the same way Justin Holland did the previous two seasons. Now that Holland is out of action with a broken fibula, the true freshman finds himself as the No.


Palestinian FM: US Elections Hinder Peace Process

Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaat said earlier today that the US presidential elections, which will be held on November 2, have impaired the Middle East peace process.


Airpath Joins Wi-Fi Hotspots for Easier Web Access (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S.-based Wireless LAN operator\Airpath said on Tuesday it aims to run 20,000 public locations\for wireless computer access by late 2005, and connect to an\additional 30,000 hotspots through roaming agreements.


German Institutes Forecast Growth Will Slow in 2005 (Update1)

German economic growth will slow next year as foreign demand for goods and services cools and consumers hesitate to increase spending, the country #39;s six leading economic research institutes said.


Microsoft moves in on music downloads

Analysis No Apple turnover, this time


The .NET Developer's Guide to Windows Security

Site Offer  #163;10 off the hands-on guide


Subscription news boosts Reuters

Shares in global news group Reuters surge as it posts a smaller than expected fall in subscription numbers over the last three months.


Rocky Legends knock out

Rocky Legends may offer simple button-bashing but its gorgeous visuals make it a surprise KO.


Airpath Joins Wi-Fi Hotspots for Easier Web Access

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - U.S.-based Wireless LAN operator  Airpath said on Tuesday it aims to run 20,000 public locations  for wireless computer access by late 2005, and connect to an  additional 30,000 hotspots through roaming agreements.


Safeway Profit Falls on Strike Costs (Reuters)

Reuters - Safeway Inc. , the\third-largest U.S. grocer, on Tuesday reported a lower\quarterly profit as it grappled with lingering costs from a\labor strike in California earlier this year.


Sprint Reports Wider Loss on Writedowns (Reuters)

Reuters - Sprint Corp.  on Tuesday\reported a wider third-quarter loss due to a writedown in the\value of its long-distance business.


Child suicides high in Shanghai

A recent study says that one-quarter of the youths in China's wealthiest city have considered taking their own lives.


2-Fingerprint ID System Called Inadequate

Terrorists who alter their fingerprints have about an even chance of slipping past U.S. border watch-list checks, according to a lawmaker's findings made public to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. -The Washington Post


Struggling Sainsbury plans price cuts to woo customers (AFP)

AFP - J Sainsbury said it would halve its dividend and cut costs to fund price reductions and a sprucing up of its image in an effort to reverse flagging fortunes.


Sudan lashes out at Darfur rebels over charges of summit 'bias' (AFP)

AFP - Sudan has lashed out at Darfur rebels for suggesting an African summit on the Darfur conflict was biased in Khartoum's favor and denied it was convened to preempt a UN Security Council meeting on the troubled region.


Bush, Kerry Make Last-Minute Pleas for Help by E-Mail

The e-mails come in a torrent now, each seemingly more urgent than the last.


FDA Approves Artificial Heart  For Those Awaiting Transplant

The decision marks the first time a mechanical device has been made widely available to replace a failing human organ.


'Orange' victory sours east Ukraine

The political crisis has stung people in Donetsk and could deeply aggravate the nation's east-west divide.


Ford Posts Third-Quarter Profit

DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. F.N on Tuesday  reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on strength in  its finance arm.


Sprint Reports Wider Loss on Writedowns

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sprint Corp. FON.N on Tuesday  reported a wider third-quarter loss due to a writedown in the  value of its long-distance business.


Source: EU-Coke Antitrust Deal in Works

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission plans to  announce a formal proposal settling the long-running Coca-Cola  antitrust case later on Tuesday, a source close to the  situation said.


Oil Falls to \$53, Fuel Costs Hit Economy

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell again on Tuesday, easing  U.S. crude to \$53 a barrel, on signs that energy costs are  slowing the economic growth that fueled this year's sharp  increase in world fuel consumption.


Chile debates when crime is 'terrorism'

Critics say the government is using dictatorship-era laws to crack down harshly on indigenous criminals.


EMC Third-Quarter Net Jumps

NEW YORK (Reuters) - EMC Corp. EMC.N, the top maker of  corporate data storage equipment, on Tuesday reported quarterly  profit jumped amid market-share gains against rival storage  suppliers.


Karzai Camp Smells Victory Early in Afghan Poll

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai was on  course Tuesday for an outright victory in the country's  historic presidential election with more than a quarter of the  votes counted from the poll 10 days ago.


VIENNA (Reuters) - Officials from France, Britain and  Germany will meet Iran's top nuclear negotiator in Vienna on  Thursday to offer Tehran a final chance to halt uranium  enrichment plans or face possible U.N. sanctions, diplomats  say.


South America blocs in trade deal

Mercosur and the Andean Community countries finally agree a trade deal.


NATO Troops Wound, Arrest Serb War Crimes Fugitive

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - NATO-led troops injured a Bosnian Serb  war crimes suspect in a shootout Tuesday after he resisted  arrest and opened fire on them, the peace force said.


'100 casualties' in Iraq attack

More than 100 Iraqis  are killed or wounded by a mortar attack on a National Guard HQ, Iraqi  officials say.


Eritrea and Sudan in war of words

Eritrea accuses Sudan of trying to assassinate their president, while Sudan says Eritrea backs Darfur rebels.


Bergman reveals secret love child

Film director Ingmar Bergman admits to having a daughter from a romantic liaison in the 1950s.


Gambling law shake-up is unveiled

Proposals for changing the gambling industry in Britain are published by the government.


Astros Beat Cards, Take NLCS Series Lead

HOUSTON - On a night when pitching suddenly took over the NL playoffs, someone was bound to get a hit. Fortunately for the Houston Astros, Jeff Kent stepped up...


Over 100 Iraqis Killed, Wounded in Attack

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A mortar attack on an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad on Tuesday killed or wounded at least 100 Iraqis, officials said, while U.S. troops battled insurgents in a major city west of the capital...


Oil falls on new demand outlook

OIL prices tumbled yesterday as the market took fright at signals that the cost of energy may be choking back the rate of growth in the economy.


Gold Fields rejects Harmony Gold #39;s \$8.1bn takeover offer

NEW YORK, October 19 (newratings.com) - Gold Fields Limited (GFI.NYS) has rejected Harmony Gold Mining Company #39;s recently announced takeover bid through an all-stock deal valued at about \$8.


Continental posts quarterly loss

HOUSTON -- Continental Airlines said Tuesday that rising oil costs and \$280 million in federal transportation, security and airport fees charged on passenger tickets drove the carrier to post a loss in the third quarter.


Boeing reaps \$49M from US error

Boeing Co. made at least \$49 million in excess profit on a federal aviation security contract because the government failed to properly structure the deal, a federal audit released Monday found.


Job gains in state sluggish

California employers created just 4,900 payroll jobs in September, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.9 percent, the Employment Development Department reported Monday.


Escalades Most Likely To Be Stolen, Insurance Group Says

A midsize sedan and a luxury SUV that also comes as a pickup are the cars most likely to have problems with theft, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.


Another bump in Microsoft #39;s Windows roadmap

Microsoft Corp has re-stated plans to ship an updated version of Windows Server 2003 next year, but removed a major security component from the planned operating system.


Planet formation is violent, slow and messy

The collisions that spawn planets are bigger and take place over longer periods of time than previously thought, say astronomers who studied nearly 300 stars with NASA #39;s Spitzer Space Telescope.


Half-Life 2  Launch details revealed

SPOnG last night received several SMS messages at ungodly hours foretelling the launch of Half-Life 2, rather a strange event for the release of a PC game.


#39;Big Papi #39; pulls up the Sox

BOSTON - They used to write scripts like this for the Boston Red Sox back in the days when they could still look to the bullpen for a pitcher named Babe Ruth.


Writing on wall is in invisible ink to ailing Gannon

Rich Gannon knows what he ought to do. He knows what everybody says he must do. In fact, he sounds like a guy who knows exactly what he is going to do.


Red Hat Hires Sun Executive

Red Hat has recruited Sun Microsystems executive Karen Tegan-Padir to serve as vice president of desktop infrastructure technologies.


Hamza Accused of Soliciting Murder of Jews

Radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza appeared in court today charged with a string of offences including soliciting the murder of Jews and other non-believers, stirring


High Fuel Pushes Continental Air to Loss

Continental Airlines (CAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) posted a third quarter loss on Tuesday, as high fuel prices caused it to reverse course from a year ago when it was in the black.


Pfizer to Test Heart Safety of Celebrex

Pfizer Inc. on Monday said a major new trial will test whether its popular Celebrex arthritis drug increases the risk of heart attacks, as seen with Merck and Co.


State: California gained 4,900 payroll jobs in September

LOS ANGELES - California #39;s economy gained 4,900 payroll jobs in September, the state #39;s Employment Development Department said Monday.


VIA announces support for new AMD CPUs

VIA Technologies today announced that its VIA K8T890 series chipsets will support the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processor and AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000.


Cern reveals its secrets to the public

Cern has been at the forefront of research on understanding how the universe works for half a century. It is also the birthplace of the World Wide Web.


Drawings done backwards likely doomed NASA probe

The NASA spacecraft that smashed into the Utah desert last month while bringing home fragile samples of solar wind may have been doomed by engineering drawings that had been done backwards, an investigating board said.


Microsoft math: dual core licensed as one chip

Microsoft will continue to charge its customers for a single processor license once a new crop of hardware servers with the equivalent of two microprocessors on each chip hit the market next year.


AMD heralds PCI Express chipsets

AMD formally welcomed its Athlon 64 processor family into the world of PCI Express, touting the availability of chipsets that support the new add-in card format.


NASA reveiws mixup that doomed capsule

Five years ago, after two NASA missions to Mars were doomed by elementary mistakes -- a software glitch and a mix-up between English and metric units -- the space agency devised more elaborate


com October 18, 2004, 9:50 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.


Prospect of Houston is no problem for Henman

IT IS two years since Tim Henman enjoyed top billing at a championship and there, in Basle, he reached the quarter- finals before losing to David Nalbandian.


Heat handles Atlanta

Shaquille O #39;Neal swatted away Boris Diaw #39;s layup to preserve a 26-point lead, then waved into a nearby television camera the moment he landed on his feet.


Niners #39; coach taking mental beating in nightmare season

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - During the San Francisco 49ers #39; bye week, Dennis Erickson wants his players to get as far away as possible from their burgeoning disaster of a season.


O #39;Connell gets start for Aztecs

SAN DIEGO ---- The Kevin O #39;Connell era has at least temporarily begun. On Monday, the La Costa Canyon High graduate was officially promoted to starting quarterback by San Diego State coach Tom Craft.


India ; Criminal and killer Veerappan finally exterminated

India News, Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Oct 19 (IANS) Veerappan, India #39;s most wanted and most elusive brigand who murdered with impunity, was finally shot dead in his jungle hideout by elite commandos using some of the very tactics he employed for well over


Mortar Attack In Iraq Kills Or Wounds More Than 100 Iraqis

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An early morning attack north of Baghdad has killed or wounded more than 100 Iraqis. Police and National Guard officers say six mortar rounds fell on National Guard offices in a town about 25 miles from the Iraqi capital.


Belarusian Chief Sees Vote As Mandate

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, 50, is seen during a news conference in Minsk, Monday, Oct. 18, 2004. According to the Central Elections Commission a preliminary tally of ballots from Sunday #39;s election


Official: Yukos Sale Won't Impact Output (AP)

AP - The planned sale of oil giant Yukos' main pumping unit to pay off the parent company's back taxes won't affect production, Russia's energy minister was quoted Tuesday in news reports.


TSA Deal Overpaid Boeing, Report Says

Boeing Co. received at least \$49 million in excessive profits on a \$1.2 billion contract to supply explosives-detection systems to hundreds of the nation's airports, the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general reported. -The Washington Post


Buy.com Entering Social Networking Scene

Online retailer Buy.com is inviting itself into the expanding social networking scene, acquiring a Web site that rewards members with checks or gift certificates if they persuade others to buy their favorite products.


Google's New PC Search Tool Poses Risks

People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new privacy risk to worry about: Google's free new tool that indexes a PC's contents for quickly locating data.


Schwarzenegger Says Pro-Bush Speech Irked His Wife (Reuters)

Reuters - California Gov. Arnold\Schwarzenegger said on Monday that his speech backing President\Bush at the Republican Convention in August resulted in a cold\shoulder from his wife, Maria Shriver, a member of the famously\Democratic Kennedy family.


Source: EU-Coke Antitrust Deal in Works

The European Commission plans to announce a formal proposal settling the long-running Coca-Cola antitrust case later on Tuesday, a source close to the situation said.


Sprint Has 3rd-Qtr Loss of \$1.91 Billion on Network Write-Down

Sprint Corp., the third-biggest US long-distance carrier, had a third-quarter loss of \$1.91 billion on costs to write down the value of its telephone network as it shifts to reliance


USA: Kmart appoints new chief executive

US discount retailer Kmart has announced the appointment of Alywin Lewis as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.


Heat Defeat Hawks 92-82 (AP)

AP - Shaquille O'Neal swatted away Boris Diaw's layup to preserve a 26-point lead, then waved into a nearby television camera the moment he landed on his feet. O'Neal found a few ways to say hello to his new city Monday night, dominating so much in the early going that he was able to sit out almost an entire half of a 92-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.


Abu Hamza accused of inciting murder

Abu Hamza al-Masri, the radical muslim cleric wanted by the United States, has been charged by police with 16 counts including inciting murder and stirring up racial hatred.


Controversy haunts bandit death

They wanted him captured alive so he could have been brought to account for more than 100 murders he has been associated with. That controversy reflects the widespread criticism over 20 years of the way security


Burma #39;s hardline generals

Burma has been ruled by a repressive military junta for the last decade and a half, prompting economic stagnation and international condemnation.


23 tigers suspectedly die of bird flu in Thailand

Some 23 tigers in a private zoo inThailand have suspectedly died of avian influenza virus, officialssaid here on Tuesday. The authorities are conducting test over samples of


U.S. Says It Poses No Threat to N.Korea (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States does not pose a\threat to North Korea and has no intention of invading, a U.S.\official said Tuesday, urging Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear\ambitions in exchange for possible security assurances.


RadioShack Profits as Wireless Sales Jump (Reuters)

Reuters - RadioShack Corp.  on Tuesday\posted a 22 percent rise in its third-quarter profit due to\strong wireless sales and cost control, and reaffirmed its goal\to grow 2005 earnings by as much 21 percent.


Gutsy Ashraful spares Bangladesh's blushes (AFP)

AFP - Mohammad Ashraful saved Bangladesh's blushes with a fighting half-century against New Zealand on the opening day of the first Test here.


Stocks to Watch Tuesday

European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti will hold a  news conference on Tuesday afternoon on the long-running  antitrust case against Coca-Cola, a European Union spokeswoman  said.


RadioShack Profits as Wireless Sales Jump

NEW YORK (Reuters) - RadioShack Corp. RSH.N on Tuesday  posted a 22 percent rise in its third-quarter profit due to  strong wireless sales and cost control, and reaffirmed its goal  to grow 2005 earnings by as much 21 percent.


Sprint Reports Wider Loss on Writedowns

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sprint Corp. FON.N on Tuesday  reported a wider third-quarter loss due to a \$3.5 billion  writedown in the value of its long-distance business.


Ford Posts \$266 Million Profit for 3rd Quarter on Credit Unit

Ford Motor Co., the second-largest US automaker, posted a \$266 million profit for the third quarter, led by its unit that makes car and truck loans.


Constellation Brands Seeks to Buy Mondavi

Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it has offered to buy Robert Mondavi Corp. (MOND.O: Quote, Profile, Research) for about \$970 million, looking to add to its wine portfolio.


Car thieves #39; top targets identified

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Cadillac #39;s Escalade EXT and the Nissan Maxima are the most attractive targets for car thieves, according to a published report.


Levi scraps brand sale

LEVI Strauss has scrapped plans to sell its Dockers brand because potential buyers would not meet the companys price for the casual clothing line.


New chief at Kmart

DISCOUNT store operator Kmart Holding has appointed Aylwin Lewis as its new president and chief executive officer. Julian Day, who has served as the American groups president and CEO since January 2003, will


Glazer launches new raid on Red shares

Malcolm Glazer has launched his third Stock Market raid in as many days to take his stake in Manchester United to 28.11. The American business tycoon has spent another 3.


Mutu, Spurs, Fergie And Other Dopes

As a fan of Colchester United, a club who spend less on total wages per week than he earns himself alone, Adrian Mutu really takes the biscuit.


Manchester United Football Club boss admits mistakes

Manchester United Football Club manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he has made mistakes with his line-ups this season. The Reds have slipped eleven points behind leaders and champions Arsenal after only nine


Fergie: I #39;ve been getting it all wrong

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he must take his share of the blame for Manchester United #39;s stuttering start to the season, saying  #39;maybe at the moment I #39;m making too many changes to the team.


Bellamy happy at Newcastle United Football Club

Craig Bellamy has played down reports of a rift with Graeme Souness, and has insisted he is happy with life at Newcastle United Football Club.


Cleric charged on 16 counts

LONDON, England -- Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Mazri has appeared in a British court charged with a string of offences including soliciting to murder non-Muslims, stirring up racial hatred and possessing terrorist documents.


Mixed reaction to killing of Veerappan

Chennai, Oct. 19 (PTI): The killing of forest brigand Veerappan, and three of his accomplices in a gunbattle with STF personnel in Dharmapuri district last night has evoked mixed reactions from leaders of various political parties in Tamil Nadu.


Insurance Investigation Widens to Include a Look at Costs

An investigation into the insurance business is expanding, investigators said yesterday, as Eliot Spitzer, the New York attorney general, increasingly turns his attention to whether American


GM Staff Protest European Job Cuts

Thousands of embittered car workers rallied across Europe against mass job cuts planned by General Motors, the world #39;s biggest automaker, as labor unrest disrupted output at more GM plants Tuesday.


Haunted by the ghost in the machine

OK, maybe after today #39;s announcement, and Justin King #39;s 400 million revival plan for the struggling supermarket chain, it is hard to vindicate the decisions of his predecessor.


Ford Swings to 3Q Profit, Beats Estimates

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that third-quarter results swung to a profit on strong financial services revenue and automotive sales to beat Wall Street expectations.


Constellation Offers to Buy Mondavi


Glazer edges closer to United deal

Malcolm Glazer has increased his stake in Manchester United for the third day in succession to take his holding to 28.11 per cent.


Mauresmo pulls out of Zurich Challenge

World number two Amelie Mauresmo has pulled out of the Zurich Challenge tennis tournament after failing to recover from an ongoing thigh injury.


Britain to try Hamza on 16 charges

British judges in London Tuesday ordered radical Muslim imam Abu Hamza to stand trial for soliciting murder and inciting racial hatred.


July deadline seen for settlers leaving Gaza

JERUSALEM - Jewish settlers slated for evacuation from Gaza will have until next July to go and anyone resisting will be forced out by September, the chief architect of Prime Minister Ariel Sharons withdrawal plan said.


European Economies: German Institutes Expect Growth to Slow

German economic growth will slow next year as foreign demand for goods and services cools and unemployment at a five-year high damps consumer spending, the country #39;s six leading economic research institutes said.


German recovery already running out of steam: research institutes (AFP)

AFP - The German economy, which grew strongly in the first half of this year on the back of robust exports, will see a slowdown next year as a result of the braking effects of runaway oil prices and a tailing off of foreign demand for German-made goods, top research institutes warned.


Ford Rises 2.7 Percent Before Bell

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Ford Motor Co. F.N rose  2.7 percent before the bell Tuesday after it reported a  higher-than-expected quarterly profit as strength in its  finance arm once again offset losses in its automotive  business.


British Meddling in U.S. Election Provokes Outrage (Reuters)

Reuters - A pro-Kerry letter-writing campaign by\Britain's left-leaning Guardian newspaper, targeting undecided\U.S. voters, has provoked outrage across the Atlantic.


Chain Store Sales Slow in Latest Week

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chain store retail sales slowed in the  latest week, with discount stores seeing sales soften a bit, a  report said on Tuesday.


Loan Business Lifts Wells Fargo Profit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wells Fargo   Co. WFC.N, the No. 4  U.S. bank, on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose, helped by  loan growth.


Fuel, Charges Push Continental to Loss

DALLAS (Reuters) - Continental Airlines CAL.N on Tuesday  posted a third-quarter loss, reversing a year-earlier profit,  as it was hurt by record-high fuel prices and a one-time charge  for retiring some aircraft.


Ameritrade Profit Up But Trading Slips

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Internet brokerage Ameritrade Holding  Corp. AMTD.O said Tuesday its quarterly profit rose from a  year earlier, though trading revenue fell as investors curbed  trading activity in recent weeks.


Gas Tops \$2/Gallon, 2.9 Cents from Record

The average weekly retail price for\U.S. gasoline topped \$2 a gallon to reach the third-highest\level ever recorded by the government, the Energy Department\said on Monday.


Bird flu kills tigers in Thailand

Twenty-three tigers have died at a zoo in Thailand after they ate raw chicken infected with bird flu.


Man Allegedly Forges Jail Release Papers

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - A man charged with forgery allegedly tried to get out of jail by - what else? - forging documents for his release...


New Numbers on Inflation Due This Morning

WASHINGTON - The Labor Department releases the consumer price index for September this morning at 8:30 a.m. EDT...


Sprint #39;s 3Q Loss Widens on Charge

Sprint Corp. on Tuesday said its third-quarter loss widened because of a previously disclosed asset impairment, but the company reported growth in wireless services and said it benefited from cash contributions from local and long distance services.


Safeway Earnings Fall on Strike Impact

Safeway Inc. said third quarter net income fell to 35 cents a share from 45 cents a year ago due to the continued impact of the Southern California strike that was settled in the first quarter of this year.


Half-Life 2 By November

Vivendi Universal Games will release Half-Life 2, sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed PC game titles, on November 16 this year.


UK Charges Muslim Cleric Al-Masri With 15 Offenses (Update1)

UK police charged Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri with 15 offenses, including encouraging the murder of non-Muslims and inciting racial hatred.


GM and European workers prepare for clash over restructuring plans

FRANKFURT : General Motors #39; European restructuring plans are heading for a further rough ride as wildcat strikes to protest the US automaker #39;s plans to slash 12,000 jobs get set to spread on Tuesday.


Continental posts third-quarter loss

HOUSTON - Executives of Continental Airlines Inc. on Tuesday reported a \$16 million third-quarter loss, which includes \$22 million in special charges related to retirement of leased MD-80 aircraft.


Prudential plans one-billion-pound share sale

LONDON : British insurer Prudential announced plans to sell new shares worth one billion pounds (1.44 billion euros, 1.80 billion dollars) to expand in its home market and comply with new regulations.


Microsoft math: Multicore licensed as one chip

Taking a stand on what has become a contentious issue, Microsoft on Tuesday said it will count new multicore processors as single units when they debut next year.


Scanner delves beneath fingerprints

For all their electronic sophistication, fingerprint scanners like those being installed by the Department of Homeland Security at airports have a major shortcoming.


Fans cheer Olympic heroes

Olympic and Paralympic medallists took part in the ticker tape event to celebrate Team GB #39;s medal success in the games. David Davies, Wales #39; 1500m swimming bronze medallist at the Olympics was joined by Paralympians


ACC: Jackets going Coastal

For a league that prides itself on academic excellence, the ACC seems a bit geographically challenged. How else to explain Monday #39;s twin releases of next season #39;s ACC logo and the names for the league #39;s football divisions?


Prisoner-spy swap caps dramatic steps toward improving Israeli-Egyptian ties (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - In a series of dramatic steps capped Sunday by a high-profile prisoner swap, Israel and Egypt are moving rapidly to improve relations, seizing the opportunity for a Middle East peace deal presented by Yasser Arafat's death.


The full horror of Ed Wood must be seen to be believed (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Tim Burton's Ed Wood, which earned Martin Landau an Oscar for playing Bela Lugosi, is finally out an DVD today. But what about the real-life oeuvre of writer/director/auteur Edward D. Wood Jr. (1924-1978)?


Sprint Reports Wider Loss in Third Quarter (AP)

AP - Sprint Corp. on Tuesday reported a wider loss for the third quarter as it wrote off  #36;3.5 billion in value for its long-distance assets.


IBM beats estimates, a positive sign for industry (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - IBM and the rest of the tech industry might have a better year than most onlookers expected. IBM's third-quarter earnings rose 15 from a year earlier, to  #36;1.17 a share, excluding a one-time  #36;320 million charge to settle a lawsuit over its pension plan. That beat analysts' average estimate by 3 cents a share.


Thousands of workers protest GM #39;s plans to cut 12,000 jobs in <b>...</b>

BOCHUM, Germany Thousands of General Motors employees at its European factories are staging protests to fight what they call  quot;bad management.


Brewer Helps Push Up Altria Profit

Altria Group Inc. (MO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit, as higher income from its stake in brewer SABMiller Plc (SAB.


Mondavi Corp. gets bid to buy all of its assets

Robert Mondavi Corp. is entertaining an offer to buy the entire company, not just the luxury assets that were put on the auction block last month.


AMD Launches Two 64-Bit Chips

The Athlon 64 FX-55 processor and the AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000 the latest additions to the AMD Athlon 64 processor. Since the introduction of the AMD Athlon FX processor over a year ago, we have consistently


Source: EU-Coke Antitrust Deal Pending

The European Commission plans to announce a formal proposal settling a long-running antitrust case against the world #39;s largest soft drinks maker Coca-Cola


Prudential to Raise 1 Billion Pounds in Share Sale (Update5)

Prudential Plc, Britain #39;s No. 2 insurer, plans to raise 1 billion pounds (\$1.8 billion) by selling new stock to help fund a UK expansion and comply with European rules on capital reserves.


DVR To The Rescue!

News reachs us from America of another strange tale of DVD hardwire going haywire. A couple of weeks ago a man in Oregon was paid an unexpected visit from the US Air force after his Toshiba with built-in VCR


Apple to Announce Special Edition U2 iPod

Forbes reporter Matthew Miller reported Monday that sources close to the band have confirmed the U2 edition of the popular digital music player will come preloaded


Baseball: Boston marathon halts Yankee sprint

BOSTON It was as if David Ortiz wanted to give a gift to every fan at Fenway Park. They had made him a folk hero. His legend was about to grow.


Soccer: Glazer step nearer becoming Manchester United #39;s biggest <b>...</b>

LONDON : The family of US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer said it had raised its stake in Manchester United to 27.6 percent from 25.3, making it almost the largest shareholder in the world #39;s richest football club.


Haas beats Malisse at Madrid Masters

Tommy Haas of Germany defeated Xavier Malisse of Belgium, 6-4, 6-1 Tuesday in the first round of the Madrid Masters. Andre Agassi of the United States was due to meet Max Mirnyi of Belarus


Israel, Egypt Move Toward Warm Relations (AP)

AP - In a series of dramatic steps capped Sunday by a high-profile prisoner swap, Israel and Egypt are moving rapidly to improve relations, seizing the opportunity for a Middle East peace deal presented by Yasser Arafat's death.


Renowned European Laboratory Turns 50 (AP)

AP - A European laboratory that was the birthplace of the World Wide Web and home of Nobel prize-winning developments in the quest to understand the makeup of matter wished itself a happy 50th birthday Tuesday.


U.N.: Peruvians Relying on Food Aid

Tens of thousands of Peruvians are surviving on international food aid after the harshest weather in decades devastated their harvests, the United Nations said Tuesday.


Hefty savings on the Inova X1

Cash'n'Carrion Lots of torch for not much cash


Schools 'failing to tap e-cash'

Millions of pounds set aside by the UK government for e-learning is not being spent, say experts.


IBM Third-Quarter Earnings, Revenue Rise

International Business Machines Corp. reported a small gain in third-quarter profits Monday, as increasing revenues in almost every area of the business, including emerging markets such as Russia and China, helped offset expenses from a pension lawsuit.


Commercial Demand, Europe Drive PC Sales

Worldwide shipments of personal computers grew nearly 12 percent in the third quarter, driven by strong European sales and rising commercial demand, according to IDC, a research company that tracks shipments.


Toothache 'made lion eat humans '

Experts believe a sore tooth may have led a Tanzanian lion to go on a human killing spree instead of hunting buffalo.


Bengals Stun Ravens

Shayne Graham boots a 24-yard field goal with two seconds left to lift the Bengals over the Ravens, 27-26, completing a 17-point, fourth-quarter comeback on Sunday.


IBM #39;s profit growth shows tech recovery hanging on

IBM, a barometer of trends in the computing business, has reported a solid quarterly performance that pointed to modest if uneven improvement in the corporate technology sector.


US insurance inquiry widens

NEW YORK An investigation into the insurance business is expanding as Eliot Spitzer, the New York State attorney general, increasingly turns his attention to whether US corporations and their employees are paying more for life, disability and accident


Wells Fargo Posts Higher 3Q Profit

Wells Fargo  amp; Co., the fifth-largest bank in the United States, said Tuesday that third-quarter earnings increased 12 percent on strong consumer lending growth, but failed to meet Wall Street expectations on flat revenue.


Constellation Bids \$970 Mln for Mondavi

Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it launched an unsolicited \$970 million offer for Robert Mondavi Corp.


Boston Scientific Net Profit Doubles

Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said its quarterly net earnings rose as sales of its new cardiovascular device bolstered results despite a costly recall.


Black Duck #39;s protexIP  Safer Open Source Code Usage

Open source can immediately prompt the words  #39;law suit #39; in some peoples #39; minds, but Black Duck have introduced a software platform that helps developers catch and resolve potential intellectual property disputes.


Apple upgrades iBooks (MacCentral)

MacCentral - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday updated the company's iBook consumer notebook, adding built-in AirPort Extreme across the line. The new machines feature a 1.33GHz processor at the high-end, and a low-end model that sells for under US #36;1,000.


Glazer raises his share again

Malcolm Glazer #39;s patient acquisition of Manchester United continues, his shareholding in the Premiership club now standing at 28.


Mauresmo in bid for top spot

Zurich - Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo, returning after a one-week injury break, will attempt to regain her number one ranking when she competes as the top seed at the Swisscom Challenge in Zurich here this week.


After decades on run, Indian  #39;demon #39; killed

MADRAS, India - He was India #39;s most wanted bandit, a brutal smuggler who murdered police officers, slaughtered elephants and kidnapped a movie star.


Abu Hamza accused of inciting murder

Radical muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been charged by police with 16 offences including encouraging the murder of non-believers, meaning a US extradition attempt has been put on hold.


PM visits embassy bombing site

Prime Minister John Howard has inspected the damage caused by last month #39;s car bomb at the Australian embassy in Jakarta. The Prime Minister, who is to meet Indonesia #39;s President elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono


IBM Stock Is Rising in Pre-Market Trading (AP)

AP - International Business Machines Corp. stock rose in pre-market trading Tuesday, a day after the the company reported better than expected earnings for the third quarter.


McDonald's Profits In-Line with Estimates (Reuters)

Reuters - McDonald's Corp.  on Tuesday\reported quarterly earnings that were in line with a\higher-than-expected forecast the company gave last week,\helped by strong sales in the United States and a tax benefit.


Housing Starts Fall 6 Pct. in September (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. housing starts slowed by a\larger-than-expected 6 percent in September after two months of\gains, but permits granted to builders outpaced expectations, a\government report showed on Tuesday.


Consumer Prices Up Modestly; Housing Dips (AP)

AP - Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.2 percent in September as a decline in prices for new cars and airline fares helped to temper a rise in costs for medical care, gasoline and fuel oil.


Kmart hires fast-food exec as CEO 'and agent of change' (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Retailer Kmart Holding (KMRT) has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at restaurant operator Yum Brands (YUM), as its chief executive and president.