Safin downs Hewitt in Paris

Marat Safin hit 10 aces and beat Australian Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 7-6 (2) yesterday to reach the Paris Masters semifinals. Safin closed in on his third title at the indoor tournament and will


Beckham hopes to make injury return later this month

LONDON English soccer star and pop icon David Beckham is hoping to return to the field later this month. Beckham is suffering from a broken rib and says he wants to begin playing for his Spanish league team next weekend.


Burns offered to quit

Scotland #39;s caretaker manager Tommy Burns has revealed he was talked out of quitting by Berti Vogts. Burns was Vogts #39; assistant manager and provided advice and support for the whole of the German #39;s ill-fated


Dominant Mourning leads Nets in 2 OT win

CHICAGO  Alonzo Mourning was his old self in his second game since having a kidney transplant 11 months ago, making back-to-back layups in the second overtime to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 111-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.


Red Sox victory steals the power of the dour

Now that hell froze over in Boston, New England braces for its rarest season -- a winter of content. Red Sox fans are adrift from the familiar torture of the past.


Biggest Bosh basher is Chris

Chris Bosh needed a good talking to during halftime last night. He had sort of coasted through the opening half of the game against the Detroit Pistons, doing some good things here, some bad things there, some


Beckham Sets Comeback Date

David Beckham is targeting a return from injury next week in the hope that he can be fully fit in time for Englands forthcoming friendly against Spain.


We Have To Talk

It is hard to overstate the sense of shock across much of Europe at the popular mandate that Americans have given George W. Bush, even if the result itself was no great surprise.


Afghan militants extend hostage deadline

Militants claiming to hold three UN workers in Afghanistan have extended a deadline until tonight to allow the government in Kabul and the UN to negotiate with them.


Competitions Foster Next Generation Of Linux Talent (TechWeb)

TechWeb - IBM's Linux Scholar Challenge is one of a few programs to drum up enthusiasm among students worldwide in Linux and open-source software.


Beantown goes uptown

There isn't much choice for travelers looking for luxury accommodations in Boston, but that's about to change in a big way.


Macworld is moving to the Hynes

Apple Macintosh users might feel a bit dizzy next spring. After more than a year of negotiating brought the Macworld Conference  amp; Expo back from New York to Boston in April, the show's organizer, IDG World Expo of Framingham, said yesterday that it is moving the show again -- to the Hynes Convention Center on Boylston Street.


UnumProvident probe

UnumProvident Corp. confirmed that the Massachusetts Division of Insurance will investigate the insurance company's practices of paying bonuses and other forms of compensation to brokers in exchange for their customers' business. UnumProvident is one of 10 insurers whose subsidiaries will undergo so-called  quot;market exams quot; by state regulators, following New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's revelations of bid-rigging and price-fixing. The ...


Mugabe flies to Equatorial Guinea

Zimbabwe's president is in Equatorial Guinea to discuss a suspected coup attempt against its government.


'Zarqawi' call to release hostage

A message claiming to be from  Islamic militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi calls for the release of Margaret Hassan.


PDA News - Alternative OSes, PalmOne disses Cobalt, European Treo <b>...</b>

CNET reports that PalmOne has evaluated versions of Microsofts Windows Mobile as well as Linux-based operating systems for use in its products.


Gaza militants die in Israel raid

At least two Palestinian militants are killed in an Israeli missile strike near a Jewish  settlement in southern Gaza.


Palestinian Authority faces financial crisis

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Senior Palestinian officials struggled yesterday to stabilize the financial operations of the Palestinian Authority, as Yasser Arafat lingered at what an envoy termed a  quot;critical juncture between life and death. quot;


Ivory Coast troops clash with rebels

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast -- Rebel fighters clashed with government troops, and warplanes struck rebel positions in the north yesterday, escalating hostilities a day after army hard-liners broke a cease-fire and relaunched Ivory Coast's civil war after more than a year of relative peace.


In Mongolia, 'ninjas' struggle to make a living

ZAMAAR, Mongolia -- Oyungerel crouches among the rocks and sand in the river bed, scouring for the means to send her children to college.


Saskatchewan to allow same-sex marriages

Canada OTTAWA -- While 11 US states voted to ban gay marriage this week, the practice is now legal in a majority of Canada's provinces, the result of a court decision in Saskatchewan yesterday. The court made Saskatchewan the sixth of Canada's 10 provinces to allow gay marriage, ruling that the heterosexual-only definition of marriage is unconstitutional. Only in the ...


He's got it covered

To hear Patriots coach Bill Belichick tell it, the St. Louis Rams aren't necessarily prone to subscribe to the adage,  quot;If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, quot; when it comes to their offensive game plan. He said as far as play-calling is concerned, New England's opponent tomorrow won't run a particular formation on consecutive downs even ...


Revived Revolution asking: Why not us?

Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, an excellent venue for soccer, will revert to a less-than-adequate home for baseball next year. So, D.C. United could be playing their last game at the site when they host the Revolution in the MLS Eastern Conference final tonight at 7.


Eagles look back, not ahead

They will genuflect to their 1984 Boston College football forefathers, who beat the Miami Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl on a Hail Mary pass that bronzed Doug Flutie as a Heisman Trophy winner. But it doesn't mean the Eagles, ranked 24th in the Associated Press Top 25 and 25th in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, will bow to anyone else ...


No. 18 provides finishing kick

At first glance, East Lake Golf Club appears to present a cute little par 4 of a finishing hole. Only thing is, the 18th is really a par-3 monster, one that stretches to a whopping 235 yards.


Today's schedule

College field hockey: NESCAC Tournament semifinal at Middlebury, Vt.: Middlebury vs. Colby, 11 a.m.; NCAA Division 2 Tournament first round: Southern Conn. at Bentley, noon; Little East Tournament final at Keene, N.H., noon; North Atlantic Conference Tournament final: Maine-Farmington at WNEC, 1; NESCAC Tournament semifinal at Middlebury, Vt.: Tufts vs. Williams, 1:30 p.m.; NEWMAC Tournament semifinal at Springfield: Springfield vs. ...


Woods's 17 pace Raptors victory

Loren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored 7 of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night in Toronto. Chris Bosh led a balanced Toronto attack with 18 points. Six Raptors players reached double figures. Richard Hamilton ...


Problems come into focus

The Celtics have opened the 2004-05 season with two close losses at home. Last night, they dropped a 100-94 decision to the Indiana Pacers, which went much like the 98-95 loss to Philadelphia Wednesday night.


Blue Hills playoff bound

The crowd went crazy. The announcer screamed through a megaphone because of problems with the public address system. With 1 minute and 35 seconds left in the game, the scoreboard read Blue Hills 8, Bristol-Plymouth 8 after an apparent B-P 2-point conversion; the game appeared headed to overtime last night.


Arizona changeup

Just four days after he was introduced as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager, Wally Backman was fired yesterday following revelations he was arrested twice and had serious financial problems.


Puzzled by the board game

When it comes to rebounding and the Celtics, the more things change, the more they stay the same. In the first two games of the season, the Celtics struggled on the glass after briefly improving their performance in that area during the preseason.


Analysis: White House Must Wait on Mideast (AP)

AP - Apart from President Bush's reassurances of unwavering support for Palestinian statehood, there is little his administration is set to do in the short term to try to break the Middle East deadlock.


Alonzo Mourning Helps Nets Win _ for Now (AP)

AP - Alonzo Mourning knows he's running out of time in the NBA. He just wants to win, and he needs those victories to come quickly. Playing his second regular-season game following a kidney transplant, Mourning made consecutive shots in double overtime to help the visiting New Jersey Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 111-106 on Friday night.


LeFors, Cardinals put Tulane in sorry state

NEW ORLEANS -- Stefan LeFors returned to his home state for the final time as a collegian and led Louisville to a record-setting performance.


Graham Eager to Make Debut for Buccaneers (AP)

AP - Earnest Graham's confidence never wavered. Not after going undrafted out of the University of Florida. Not after a shoulder injury derailed his bid to earn a spot on an NFL roster last year. Not even after being released after just six days on Tampa Bay's practice squad.


Arafat Opens Eyes, Communicating - Israeli Report (Reuters)

Reuters - Palestinian President Yasser Arafat\has partially emerged from his coma in a French hospital,\opening his eyes and communicating with his doctors, an Israeli\newspaper Web site said Saturday citing Palestinian sources.


Effort to Free Afghan Hostages sensitive' (AP)

AP - Efforts to free three foreign hostages threatened with death by a Taliban splinter group have reached a "sensitive" stage, the U.S. military said Saturday in urging the kidnappers not to harm them.


UConn's Kellogg a little big man

His team down 13 points in the second half, Connecticut reserve freshman guard Antonio Kellogg stepped onto the floor with one thing on his mind -- defense.


Cazenove in pact with JP Morgan

LONDON: JP Morgan Chase and Cazenove Group, one of Britain #39;s oldest and most respected financial advisory firms, said yesterday they were launching a joint venture to combine their investment banking services for British customers.


United #39;s unions face new hit to pay, pensions

The union for United Airlines flight attendants promised Friday to fight the company over every dime of its plan to impose an additional \$725 million


Market roundup

Shares of Sears, Roebuck  amp; Co. surged 23 percent Friday after a real estate investor disclosed it had bought a stake in the department-store chain.


Spammers stay a click ahead of US cyberlaw

Such unwanted pitches will continue to clog your e-mail inbox, computer and legal experts say, despite a Virginia jury #39;s decision this week that a Raleigh man who anonymously sent bulk e-mail messages committed a felony.


Case for water on Mars is growing stronger

Ten months after NASA #39;s twin rovers landed on Mars, scientists reported this week that both robotic vehicles are still navigating their rock-studded landscapes with all instruments operating


Sun Demos Accessibility for Open-Source Systems

One Sun innovation is how on-screen keyboard buttons can include drop-down menu items specific to a given application or function.


Car Bombs, Attacks Kill 27 in Iraq's Samarra

SAMARRA, Iraq (Reuters) - Three car bombs exploded in  Samarra and insurgents attacked three police stations in the  Iraqi city Saturday, killing at least 27 people and wounding  57, police and health officials said.


Israeli Troops Kill 2 Militants at Gaza Settlement

GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed two Palestinian  gunmen who tried to attack a Jewish settlement bloc in the Gaza  Strip Saturday, the army and militant sources said.


Double overtime does in Terriers

First-year coach Kelly Greenberg brought her Boston University squad to Philadelphia yesterday to face the team she played for in the late '80s. After 50 minutes of basketball, Greenberg had to leave the City of Brotherly Love with a loss, an 89-87 double-overtime thriller against La Salle.


Seoul Asks Bush to Focus on N.Korea Nuclear Crisis

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun  called newly re-elected President Bush and won his agreement  that ending the nuclear crisis involving the isolated communist  North should be a goal of his second term in office.


WorldCom Investors Settle

A federal judge approved a \$2.575 billion settlement of a class-action lawsuit by WorldCom investors who claimed they were defrauded by Citigroup, the second-largest settlement ever in a securities fraud case. When the tentative pact was announced by Citigroup in May, it was for \$2.65 billion, but the agreement presented to the judge was reduced by \$75 million. Investors accused Citigroup of hiding WorldCom's financial risks when it helped sell \$10 billion of WorldCom debt in 2001.


Wilmington edges Masconomet

Fans and coaches might have wanted to brush up on the overtime rules before the Cape Ann League's finest met to break their tie atop the standings last night. As the clock ticked down, Wilmington and Masconomet remained deadlocked as each bid to oust the other from the ranks of the unbeaten.


Taunton's Pollard runs down Rams

Thrust into a difficult position, Thaddeus Pollard didn't blink, he took off. As a matter of fact, he may not have stopped running yet.


Gloucester slows down Winthrop

A sense of history is valuable, even in a football game. Gloucester has watched Winthrop's Anthony Fucillo walk all over the Northeastern Conference this season. Through eight games, Fucillo had thrown 11 touchdown passes and scored 87 points.


Everett picks up on Peabody miscues

Ten turnovers later, No. 2 Everett was awarded no style points yesterday but did manage to pick up a key Greater Boston League victory, defeating No. 11 Peabody, 31-6. In a game that included nine fumbles and an interception, the Crimson Tide did a better job of capitalizing on Peabody's five turnovers than Peabody did on Everett's five ...


Blue Stars set to go bowling

Mayor Tom Menino must be proud. His Boston Red Sox just won their first World Series in 86 years and his Hyde Park Blue Stars yesterday clinched their first Super Bowl berth in 32 years, defeating O'Bryant, 14-0. Who would have thought?


Montana blows out defenseless Wildcats

MISSOULA, Mont. -- In a game in which something had to give, New Hampshire's defense gave the most.


Post-election push on N Korea

South Korea says the newly re-elected US president has agreed to seek early talks on N Korea's nuclear programme.


A M Aims to Dodge Another Oklahoma Beating (AP)

AP - To lose is one thing. To lose 77-0 is quite another. Texas A amp;M has had a year to absorb that shocking outcome at Oklahoma against the then-No. 1 Sooners.


Vols Want Respect by Beating Notre Dame (AP)

AP - The Tennessee Volunteers are ranked ninth in the country. They have defeated Southeastern Conference rivals Georgia and Florida. Yet they're counting on a victory over a struggling opponent for some national recognition. Of course, the opponent Saturday just happens to be Notre Dame.


Attacks Kill at Least 19 in Samarra, Iraq (AP)

AP - Insurgents set off at least two car bombs and attacked a police station Saturday in the central Iraqi town of Samarra, killing at least 19 people and wounding 23, according to police and health officials.


Little doubt about it for Palko, Panthers

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tyler Palko did his job. Now, he and No. 19 Pittsburgh will let Bowl Championship Series officials determine where the rejuvenated Panthers will celebrate New Year's Eve.


Troops capture rebel stronghold in Manipur (Reuters)

Reuters - Indian troops have captured an important rebel stronghold in Manipur, close to the border with Myanmar, the army said on Saturday.


Vandals Hit GOP Headquarters in N.Carolina (AP)

AP - Vandals spray painted vulgar messages on the walls of the North Carolina Republican Party headquarters and left a burned effigy depicting President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, police said.


Four Car Bombs, Attacks Kill 37 in Iraq

SAMARRA, Iraq (Reuters) - Insurgents detonated four car  bombs and attacked police stations in the Iraqi city of Samarra  on Saturday, killing at least 37 people and wounding 62, police  and health officials said.


Air Force GPS Satellite Roars Into Space (AP)

AP - After a series of delays, a Boeing Delta 2 rocket carrying a Global Positioning System satellite for the Air Force roared into space early Saturday.


Barea, Huskies have off night

When the day began, he was the nation's leading scorer. When it was over, he was trying to regain his scoring touch. Jose Juan Barea was held to a season-low 12 points last night as Wright State subdued Northeastern, 59-53, in the Huskies' home opener.


Heart attack causing arthritis drug should be withdrawn

A new research published by the Lancet suggests that Vioxx, a widely-prescribed arthritis drug withdrawn on safety grounds in September should have been taken off the market several years earlier.


United Air whacks pay, ends pensons

United Airlines said it must cut an another \$2 billion in costs, including an end to all employee pension plans, to exit bankruptcy.


Verizon to buy more licenses

Second-largest US provider will buy wavelength portions from NextWave Telecom, which is emerging from bankruptcy. By Ken Belson. Verizon Wireless said Friday that it would pay \$3 billion for the spectrum licenses


Automakers are likely to raise buying incentives

The perks dropped slightly in October, but part of that can be blamed on the new 2005 models. By JOHN PORRETTO. Detroit, Mich. - Automakers were not as generous with consumer incentives in October as they were


Tax Shelter #39;s Assets Frozen

In one of its broadest efforts to rein in what it regards as abusive tax shelter activity among well-to-do professionals, the Internal Revenue Service is seeking to shut down a group


Arnesen denies rift with Santini

Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen has denied that coach Jacques Santini #39;s sudden departure was the result of a clash of personalities.


Dravid leads with head over heart

MUMBAI: Rahul Dravid led India with his head not with the heart. Every decision he took had a chance of back-firing. But in the end he stood vindicated as India, defending Australias victory target of 107


I OFFERED TO RESIGN TOO - BURNS

Scotland #39;s caretaker-manager Tommy Burns has revealed he was talked out of quitting by Berti Vogts. Burns was Vogts #39; assistant manager and provided advice and support for the whole of the German #39;s ill-fated


Sorenstam surges clear in Japan

Annika Sorenstam has moved into the outright lead on day two of Japan #39;s Mizuno Classic after carding a six-under par 66. Sorenstam, bidding for a fourth consecutive win in the tournament, is now four strokes clear of nearest rival Chihiro Nakajima.


Nets top Bulls in 2 overtimes

Alonzo Mourning was his dominant old self in his second game since undergoing a kidney transplant 11 months ago, making back-to-back layups in the second overtime to lead the Nets to a 111-106 win over the Bulls Friday night in Chicago.


First blood to Junqueira in Mexico.

Picking up where he left off in Australia, Bruno Junqueira turned in a strong performance when he needed it most needed to set the provisional pole time for the final race of the Champ Car World Series season - securing a front row start for the race


Arafat in coma as concerns increase over burial

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remained in a coma Saturday at a French military hospital as concerns heightened over possibilities for his burial and the future of Palestinian leadership.


Iran, EU Nuke Talks Still Without Agreement

German, French and British diplomats have so far failed in a new round of talks to persuade Iran to give up its uranium enrichment program.


South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun called newly re-elected President Bush and won his agreement that ending the nuclear crisis involving the isolated communist North should be a goal of his second term in office.


Army admits human rights violations during dictatorship

Thirty-one years on the Chilean army has acknowledged the human rights violations committed during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.


Economy Adds 337,000 New Jobs

Hard on the heels of Mr. Bush #39;s election victory comes a Labor Department report that shows employers added 337,000 new jobs to the economy in October.


Venus, Jupiter come closest

RAWALPINDI: Venus and Jupiter crossed each other in the eastern skies on Friday morning with a distance of less than 1 degree. This closeness was an illusion, seen from the Earth, as both the planets are at great distance from each other.


Wankhede wicket lambasted by Aussie media

Sydney, November 6: The wicket at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was slammed as  quot;heavily doctored quot; and  quot;under-prepared quot; by the Australian media which nevertheless had little sympathy for their team #39;s defeat in the fourth and final cricket Test against India.


Scholes Aims to End Goal Drought in Manchester Derby (Update1)

Manchester United #39;s Paul Scholes said it #39;s time to end his 20-match goal drought for the club, which faces local rival City on Sunday without suspended top-scorer Ruud van Nistelrooy.


Junqueira earns all-important pole

On his final lap of the opening qualifying session for the Gran Premio Telmex-Tecate, Bruno Junqueira jumped to the top of the charts to earn an all-important bonus point for


Duncan, Spurs hold off Lakers

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Tim Duncan had 26 points and 16 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Los Angeles Lakers, 105-96.


Activists Slam Homeless Tracking

Women who wind up in government databases designed to track homeless people are likely to be in danger of stalking and violence, no matter how many security techniques the government uses, activists say. By Ryan Singel.


Apply Current, Boost Brain Power

Volunteers show marked improvement in verbal skills after a research team runs a weak current through their foreheads. The researchers say it could lead to innovative therapies for patients with brain injuries. By Amit Asaravala.


House Dems Seek Election Inquiry

Three congressmen are asking the General Accounting Office to investigate irregularities with voting machines during the presidential election, but they don't anticipate a change in election outcome. By Kim Zetter.


E-Vote Glitch Inflates Bush Total

Ohio is the state that put President Bush over the top on Tuesday. But now it appears that an e-voting glitch gave Bush nearly 4,000 extra votes in one Ohio county. There were problems elsewhere, too.


Air Force GPS Satellite Roars Into Space

The mobile service tower (MST) was retracted from around the Boeing Delta 2 rocket at launch pad 17B at Cape Canaveral, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, exposing the vehicle as the countdown entered its final hours before liftoff.


Analyzing the Election Data from Ohio

Like many of you, I spent a long time watching the election returns come in, and I saw the election eventually handed to George Bush.  I saw exit polls that did not correspond to the results in certain states.  I heard about the diebold president talking about using his machines to turn the election.  I have spent a long time over the past day checking information about the election, information from 2000, comparing data.  And after all of this, I feel I am able to post a list of some questionable data that I have seen:


U.S. Bombs Rain on Falluja, Rebels Attack in Samarra

FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. forces poised to assault  Falluja bombarded the rebel stronghold on Saturday, while  insurgents launched deadly attacks that killed 34 people in  Samarra, another city in Iraq's Sunni Muslim heartland.


Protesters Attack French in Ivory Coast Rebel Town

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters hurled Molotov  cocktails at French gendarmes in a rebel-held Ivory Coast town  on Saturday, demanding the former colonial power intervene  after government planes bombed rebel positions.


Fourteen Die in Kashmir Clashes as Minister Visits

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Eleven rebels and three Indian  soldiers were killed in several attacks in disputed Kashmir on  Saturday, including a grenade assault in Srinagar during a  visit by India's home minister, officials said.


Workers muse Uniteds future

United Airlines union leaders huddled Friday to decide how to respond after the company signaled its intent to impose an additional \$725 million in labor cuts and eliminate traditional pension plans.


Election Over, Eyes Turn to Rates

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the U.S. presidential election  finally over, stock investors won't get much of a break next  week as they face the next big obstacle -- higher interest  rates.


Stock Market Spoilers Could Show Up Soon

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Everybody was ready to party on Wall  Street after George W. Bush's election win.


Radcliffe Ready to Take Bite Out of Big Apple

NEW YORK (Reuters) - World record holder Paula Radcliffe  will race back into the spotlight at the New York Marathon  Sunday when she returns to action for the first time since her  stunning collapse at the Athens Olympic Games.


Ex-Marsh Executives Bolster Small Rival

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The scandal at Marsh   McLennan Cos.  MMC.N may have floored Wall Street, but some executives who  had defected to a rival insurance broker said the legal storm  was long overdue.


#39;Flores man not a new species #39;

Jakarta - A leading Indonesian scientist on Saturday challenged the widely publicised theory that fossilised bones found on the eastern island of Flores were from a previously unknown species of human.


Sperm Stem Cells Grown in Laboratory Correct Infertility in Mice

Scientists have transplanted into infertile mice sperm stem cells grown in a laboratory, thus allowing the mice to reproduce -- an approach that one day might be used to cure infertility in men -- according to a study published in the November issue of


Jol Likely To Get Spurs Nod

Martin Jol is likely to be named the new manager of Tottenham after Jacques Santinis shock decision to quit yesterday. The Dutch assistant coach will take charge of todays game against Charlton, and


Gilchrist joins elite company

The wicket of Gautam Gambhir in the second innings of the fourth Test in Mumbai on Friday was Glenn McGrath #39;s 50th against India (in his 11th Test).


D-back debacle: Backman fired after four days

A year ago, Wally Backman was considered to be a strong contender to become manager of the White Sox, having been a successful skipper in the Sox #39;s minor league system.


Nets take wild ride to win

Alonzo Mourning never said he doesn #39;t want to play basketball. He just doesn #39;t want to play it for the Nets. But Mourning said he would continue to play hard every time he #39;s on the floor, no matter what team he #39;s on.


Formula One Needs a New Spark

LONDON (Reuters) - Imagine the effect on Formula One if  world champion Michael Schumacher, rather than younger brother  Ralf, had signed for Toyota next season.


Report:  #39;Arafat Opened His Eyes #39;

Doctors at a French military hospital near Paris say Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains in a coma, in critical but stable condition.


US Forces Pound Fallujah Ahead of Planned Offensive

US warplanes and artillery continued to blast rebel targets in Fallujah Saturday, as thousands of US and Iraqi troops prepared for a major assault on the rebel-held Iraqi city.


Senior African Union officials hold emergency consultations on <b>...</b>

Senior African Union officials will meet on Saturday for emergency talks on the conflict that has reignited in Ivory Coast, threatening to undermine efforts to restore peace in neighbouring countries, an official said.


Ministers underestimated threat, say experts

Defence officials and independent experts on Iraq yesterday accused the government of seriously underestimating the task facing the Black Watch at their base south of Baghdad.


Chilean army accepts blame for crimes of Pinochet regime

SANTIAGO : The head of Chile #39;s army has for the first time acknowledged an institutional role in human rights abuses committed during the 1973-1990 dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.


Delaware KO'd in second OT

Jon Smith scored on a 7-yard run in the second overtime as William  amp; Mary rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat Delaware, 44-38, in Williamsburg, Va., and advance to the Division 1-AA semifinals for the first time in school history.


Thai PM rules out militant talks

Thailand's prime minister says he will not be forced to talk to suspected Muslim separatist in the south.


Three Senators Consider Bids for Governor

According to fellow lawmakers and an advisor, Senator Christopher J. Dodd is considering running for governor of Connecticut in 2006.


Rosy scenario still possible for Bears

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- J.J. Arrington ran for 261 yards, Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, and No. 4 California scored on a bizarre special-teams play in a 26-16 win over Southern Mississippi last night.


African Union Tries to Break Darfur Talks Deadlock (Reuters)

Reuters - The Sudan government and Darfur rebels\remained deadlocked at peace talks on Saturday, and African\Union mediators were meeting both sides separately to try to\end a row over security issues.


Creating sequel a thriller (SiliconValley.com)

SiliconValley.com - When "Halo" became a smash video game hit following Microsoft's launch of the Xbox console in 2001, it was a no-brainer that there would be a sequel to the science fiction shoot-em-up.


Soccer: Ferguson looking for City present

MANCHESTER : Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said even just a 1-0 win over Manchester City would be the ideal way of marking his 18 years in charge at Old Trafford.


Wal-Mart Keeps Same-Store Sales Outlook (Reuters)

Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the\world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates\a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at its\stores open at least a year.


Election Over, Eyes Turn to Rates (Reuters)

Reuters - With the U.S. presidential election\finally over, stock investors won't get much of a break next\week as they face the next big obstacle -- higher interest\rates.


Ex-Marsh Executives Bolster Small Rival (Reuters)

Reuters - The scandal at Marsh   McLennan Cos.\ may have floored Wall Street, but some executives who\had defected to a rival insurance broker said the legal storm\was long overdue.


Santini's departure nothing to do with me insists Arnesen (AFP)

AFP - Jacques Santini's shock resignation as Spurs coach had nothing to do with any rumoured falling out with Tottenham's sporting director Frank Arnesen, the Dane insisted.


Illness can't stop Parham

Despite being under the weather yesterday, junior forward Aja Parham provided the spark as the Boston College women's basketball team routed Northeastern, 90-63, at Conte Forum.


Titan moon holds on to enigma

Scientists are none the wiser about what awaits the Huygens space probe on Saturn's moon Titan when it lands, despite a close flyby by Cassini.


Canadians can discover wartime bonds to Washington monuments (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - (CP) - In 1986, Ron Parkes made a pilgrimage to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.


Boat Trips to Resume in Anthrax-Hit Uganda Park (Reuters)

Reuters - Tourist boat rides will resume on\Monday in a Ugandan national park hit by an anthrax outbreak\that has killed about 180 hippos in the last three months,\officials said.


Halted Russian Atomic Power Station Resumes Work (Reuters)

Reuters - A reactor at a Russian atomic power\station which was closed after a malfunction resumed work on\Saturday, the station said.


Arafat's Condition Critical, Leaders Urge Unity

PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat was in a critical condition  in a French hospital on Saturday and Hamas militants in Gaza  said there was an urgent need for unity among Palestinian  leaders.


U.S. Bombs Falluja, Rebels Strike in Samarra, Ramadi

FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. forces poised to assault  Falluja bombarded the rebel stronghold on Saturday, while  insurgents launched deadly attacks that killed 34 people in  Samarra, another city in Iraq's Sunni Muslim heartland.


Hokies' victory is sweeter this season

MIAMI -- Bryan Randall grabbed a set of Mardi Gras beads and waved them aloft, while his teammates exalted in the prospect of a trip to New Orleans.


Musharraf in Kabul, Urges Security Cooperation

KABUL (Reuters) - Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf on  Saturday congratulated President Hamid Karzai on his election  victory and said the neighbors needed to increase cooperation  in the war on terror.


Chinese companies invest in Australian iron ore

BEIJING - A group of state-owned Chinese companies has agreed to help finance and build an iron ore and infrastructure project worth nearly \$2 billion (Australian) in the Pilbara region of western Australia.


Studios to sue movie pirates

Following music industry measures to clamp down on illegal song piracy, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) are launching civil suits seeking damages of up to \$30,000 (23,200) per film.


Satellite gets perfect ride to space

CAPE CANAVERAL-- The explosive growth of tools and toys using data from the US military #39;s array of Global Positioning System satellites is showing no signs of letting up, and the US Air Force aims to meet demand.


RP developers urged: Write apps for future online devices

WITH billions of devices going online, Sun Microsystems expects more opportunities to open up for developers and system integrators who can build new applications on top of these devices.


Supercomputers: The fastest in the land

IBM #39;s Blue Gene/L takes the top prize, proving it #39;s not the size of your computer, but the number of teraflops. In the computing drag-race, IBM #39;s new Blue Gene/L is greased lightning.


Keegan backing City for an upset

KEVIN Keegan believes that Manchester City can end 30 years of Old Trafford derby heartache if his players hold their nerve tomorrow.


CORKY: \$500K job and no one checked his rap sheet?

Front office management - make that mismanagement - of the Arizona Diamondbacks has now provided for the franchise and its adoring public the fourth trail boss since the 2004 season began.


Recovered Mourning looking for buyout from Nets

Alonzo Mourning is back with the New Jersey Nets, but he would rather not stick around. The veteran center, who came out of retirement after a kidney transplant gave him a second chance on life, has asked


Utah Jazz Team Report - November 6

(Sports Network) - The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets play the first of a home- and-home set tonight, as the squad meet at the Pepsi Center.


A amp;M, OU battle in Big 12 rivalry

Before last Saturday #39;s games were even played, some had written off Oklahoma (8-0, 5-0 in the Big 12) and Texas A amp;M #39;s respective opponents and looked ahead to today #39;s clash in College Station, Texas.


Mr Soccer loses fight

WHEN FIFA president Sepp Blatter embraced Johnny Warren and presented him with the Centennial Medal of Honour in Sydney in July, it was a touching moment.


Arafat #39;s condition critical but not irreversible: aide

The health of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains  quot;critical quot; but not  quot;irreversible quot;, his senior aide said Saturday.


Iraq: US Soldiers Wounded in Ramadi, Attacks Hit Samarra

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The US military said 20 American soldiers have been wounded Saturday in Iraq in the insurgent stronghold city of Ramadi.


Iran Seeks Compromise at Paris Talks with EU Trio

Tehran hoped to reach a compromise at talks on Saturday over its nuclear program with Britain, Germany and France, which are trying to persuade it to stop enriching uranium, an Iranian negotiator said.


Terrorists calls for hostage #39;s release

A STATEMENT attributed to the al-Qaida group of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has called for the release of kidnapped British aid worker Margaret Hassan  quot;unless she is proven to be a collaborator quot;.


Seoul, Tokyo to push for North Korea talks

South Korea and Japan agreed Saturday to try to restart stalled six-party talks concerning North Korea #39;s nuclear ambitions. North Korea should return to the multilateral


Pakistan #39;s President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday congratulated President Hamid Karzai on his election victory and said the neighbors needed to increase cooperation in the war on terror.


Pakistan offers Afghan terror aid

Pakistan's President Musharraf offers support to Afghanistan in tracking down al-Qaeda fighters in border regions.


Senate can limit Bush plans (Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Tribune - Despite Republican victories in the elections this week, much of President Bush's agenda faces considerable head winds in Congress, particularly the Senate.


Armstrong Says He Might Skip Next Tour (AP)

AP - Lance Armstrong is unsure if he will ride in next summer's Tour de France because he'd like to compete in other races. Armstrong, who won a record sixth straight Tour de France this year, said in Saturday's edition of L'Equipe it is "time to move on to other things."


Ponting calls for pitch inquiry

AUSTRALIAN captain Ricky Ponting has asked his Indian counterpart to join him in a formal protest over the deplorable state of the Mumbai wicket after the tourists #39; Black Friday batting collapse.


Warrick Out for Season With Leg Injury (AP)

AP - Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick is out for the year after injuring his left shin in the season opener. The injury was believed to have been a serious shin bruise at first but was later diagnosed as a cracked bone.


Former Aussie Soccer Captain Warren Dies (AP)

AP - Johhny Warren, who captained Australia in 1974 in its only World Cup soccer appearance, died from cancer Saturday at 61.


Ivorian Planes Hit French; 8 Killed-UN Source

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - French forces in Ivory Coast destroyed  two Ivorian warplanes on Saturday after they hit a French  target in the rebel-held town of Bouake, killing eight French  soldiers, a United Nations official said.


Nuggets team up on Heat

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


Airline requests further cutbacks

United Airlines is pushing for another \$725 million in labor concessions and the elimination of employees traditional pensions as it seeks the financing to come out of bankruptcy.


Former Merrill Lynch, Enron Employees Convicted of Fraud

Description: A jury in Houston finds four former Merrill Lynch bankers and a former Enron vice president a guilty of conspiracy and fraud.


Fortescue Metals capitalises on China #39;s boom

HAMISH ROBERTSON: China #39;s enormous appetite for raw materials to fuel its economic boom is continuing to have spin-offs for Australia, with a new mining deal announced between the two countries.


Ames seeks Championship lead on TSN

ATLANTA - Fifty-year-old Jay Haas does not quite need a walking stick, but he is easily the oldest man in the field at the Tour Championship.


Why I had to leave Australia

In those eight words, spoken yesterday, Lleyton Hewitt finally addressed his inner turmoil over the split in his romance with Kim Clijsters.


Sensitive talks begin to free UN hostages

KABULFace-to-face talks began on Saturday between Afghan militants holding Angelito Nayan and two other UN workers hostage and representatives of the Afghan government and the United Nations, a member of the militant group told Reuters.


Eleven dead, 100 wounded in Ivory Coast air raids

ABIDJAN - Three days of air strikes on former rebels in northern Ivory Coast have left 11 people dead and around 100 seriously wounded, a spokesman for the ex-rebel New Forces told AFP on Saturday.


Gold Fields board recommends rejection of Harmony #39;s US\$8.1B <b>...</b>

The board of Gold Fields Ltd. urged shareholders Wednesday to reject a \$8.1-billion-US takeover bid by South African gold producer Harmony Gold Mining Co.


Ore plan closer to fruition

ANDREW Forrest #39;s dream of becoming a third iron ore force in the Pilbara moved a step closer yesterday. The Fortescue Metals chief executive last night announced the signing of three Chinese contracts supporting


Edison International Net Profit Climbs

Edison International (EIX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted a 49 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, with most of the earnings coming from completed and planned asset sales.


China launches another satellite

China successfully launched another satellite Saturday, its 40th consecutive successful liftoff, the government-run Xinhua news agency reported.


Fossil discovery rewrites human history

The scientific world has just been given an amazing new insight into the complexities of human evolution. A team of Indonesian and Australian scientists has discovered fossils of a new human


DTM deal ends Mika/ Williams rumours

Stories about Mika Hakkinen driving for Williams next year have proven to be nothing but fairytales as the Finn has signed to race in Germany #39;s DTM Touring Car Championship.


Johnny Warren to make visit to Tumut

Australia #39;s  #39;Mr Soccer #39; Johnny Warren has announced he will be visiting Tumut later this month as part of his tireless campaign to promote the world game at grass roots level.


FTAA will lead to EU-like system

Promoting free trade does not have to be complex; it is best achieved by limiting government intervention through tariffs and subsidies.


Delta releases new details on job cuts

A Delta Air Lines jet taxies to the gate at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Oct. 27 in Atlanta. On Friday, the airline released new details on the up to 6,900 jobs it plans to cut starting Jan. 1.


Florida subpoenas 10 companies

Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist #39;s office said Friday that it has issued subpoenas to 10 insurance brokers and expects to issue more next week as part of an investigation on whether


Arnesen denies Santini rift

Frank Arnesen, the Tottenham sporting director, has refuted suggestions that Jacques Santini #39;s surprise resignation was for anything other than the personal reasons already cited.


NWA pilots OK wage cut

Northwest Airlines Corp. pilots will take a 15-percent pay cut during the next two years to help the airline survive in an industry beset by high fuel prices and low-cost competition.


Microsoft To Add LInks To Payroll Services In Next Version Of <b>...</b>

Microsoft Corp. on Friday said it is partnering with Automatic Data Processing Inc. Small Business Services to offer integrated payroll services as part of the new Office release scheduled to make its United States debt in late 2005.


Eidos Announces Hitman: Blood Money

Eidos has announced the next installment in the Hitman fanchise titled Hitman: Blood Money, it #39;ll be released in spring 2005 for Playstation 2, Xbox, and PC.


Open Source Advocate VP Chris Stone Leaves Novell

SafeTinspector writes  quot;ComputerWorld has a story regarding the sudden departure of Chris Stone, a respected open source advocate and the man often sited as the architect behind Novell #39;s acquisistion of Ximian and SUSE as well as the recent open source


Safin reaches final in Paris

Paris, France (Sports Network) - Marat Safin moved into the final of the BNP Paribas Masters with a straight-set victory over Guillermo Canas on Saturday.


Arnesen dismisses reports of a rift with French coach Santini

Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen denied reports Saturday that Jacques Santini quit as manager because of a dispute over how the club was being run.


India win a weekly lottery, Aussies take away the jackpot

Undated: Like the physicists #39; search for the Higgs Bosun, the God particle, India #39;s ambition to be the world #39;s best Test side may seem an endlessly futile task.


Eagles extend Sheppard and Rayburn

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles announced Saturday that cornerback Lito Sheppard and defensive tackle Sam Rayburn each signed contract extensions that will keep both players in the fold through the 2011 season.


Bayern urge Klinsmann to end Kahn-Lehmann battle

Bayern Munich have pleaded with Germany trainer Juergen Klinsmann to put an end to the bitter dispute between goalkeepers Oliver Kahn and Arsenal #39;s Jens Lehmann.


8 French Soldiers Killed in Ivory Coast

Warplanes bombed French peacekeepers Saturday, killing eight French soldiers and wounding 23, and French forces responded by shooting down government aircraft, French


Dutch crackdown risks hurting mainstream Muslims

The Dutch government plans to crack down on Islamic extremists after the killing of a filmmaker critical of Islam, but politicians and intellectuals said on


African Union Tries to Break Darfur Talks Deadlock

African Union mediators adjourned Sudan peace talks on Saturday to plan a new approach after failing to get the government and Darfur rebels to end a row over security issues.


Report: British regiment #39;s commander warned against Iraq <b>...</b>

The commander of a British regiment that lost three soldiers in a suicide attack near Baghdad had expressed security concerns before his unit was redeployed to aid US forces, a newspaper reported Saturday.


Schumacher's 2004 Ferrari to Be Auctioned Off

LONDON (Reuters) - The Ferrari that Michael Schumacher  drove to victory in the first five races of the 2004 Formula  One season is to auctioned off at the Italian team's Maranello  headquarters in May.


Arafat's Condition Critical, Leaders Urge Unity

PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat lay in critical condition  in a French hospital on Saturday and Hamas militants in Gaza  said there was an urgent need for unity among Palestinian  leaders.


Ivory Coast Warplanes Bomb French Troops, Killing 8

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Eight French soldiers were killed when  Ivory Coast government warplanes bombed French positions in the  rebel-held town of Bouake on Saturday, a United Nations  official said.


Dutch Make New Arrest in Filmmaker Killing Case

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch police have made a fresh arrest  in the investigation into the murder of a filmmaker who was  critical of Islam, while two other suspects were released, the  Amsterdam prosecutor said on Saturday.


Celtics rolling uphill

SACRAMENTO -- In a season with very few certainties, Celtics coach Doc Rivers knew he could count on two things in the upcoming weeks.


France attacks Ivorian airbase

French forces destroy two Ivorian planes on the ground after an air strike kills eight French peacekeepers.


Pay your taxes, Farc hostage told

Colombian authorities apologise for demanding a tax return from a politician held by rebels for almost three years.


What Clotheshorses Owe to Horse Clothes

The Metropolitan National Horse Show was a reminder of how much of what one thinks of as fashion started in the equestrian world.


File-Sharing Network Thrives Beneath the Radar

LONDON (Reuters) - A file-sharing program called BitTorrent  has become a behemoth, devouring more than a third of the  Internet's bandwidth, and Hollywood's copyright cops are taking  notice.


Cleveland has nothing to lose vs. Patriots

CLEVELAND  #151; This area is football #146;s mecca  #151; the Hall of Fame is about an hour away, in Canton  #151; yet the fans here have been deprived of good football for so long.


Springboks hold on against Wales (AFP)

AFP - South Africa survived a late rally from Wales to get their bid for a Grand Slam off to a winning start with a thrilling 38-36 victory at the Millennium Stadium.


Iraqi Militants Release Sudanese Hostage (AP)

AP - Iraqi militants have released a Sudanese man who was kidnapped last month while working as an interpreter for a U.S. contractor, Sudan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday.


File-Sharing Network Thrives Beneath the Radar (Reuters)

Reuters - A file-sharing program called BitTorrent\has become a behemoth, devouring more than a third of the\Internet's bandwidth, and Hollywood's copyright cops are taking\notice.


SEC chief pushes reform compromise

Critics who oppose any change in financial market structures are not helping regulators work more closely with the markets, the top US markets regulator said.


IBM Has Created a Monster

A half built Supercomputer being built for the US Government by IBM, already has a run at the title of the Worlds Fastest even though it is only partially complete.


UPDATE 1-Rugby-Springbok grand slam bid underway with Welsh win

South Africa withstood a brave Wales fightback to beat the hosts 38-36 the Millennium Stadium on Saturday and get their grand slam bid off to a victorious start.


Schilling to be examined Saturday

BOSTON -- Surgery on Curt Schilling #39;s right ankle is now scheduled for Tuesday, assuming all goes well Saturday when the doctors involved are to examine the Red Sox right-hander.


Judge: Citigroup #39;s \$2.6B settlement OK

A federal judge Friday approved Citigroup Inc. #39;s \$2.6 billion settlement with WorldCom Inc. investors who lost billions when an accounting scandal plunged the telecommunications company into bankruptcy protection.


China launches ZY-2 resource satellite

China successfully put its earth resource satellite, the third of ZY-2, into the orbit with a Chinese Long-March 4-B rocket that blasted off at 11:10 am Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China #39;s Shanxi Province.


Mars Rover Science Planning Shifts to Cornell

The planning and operations that must occur twice each day -- between the time when  quot;yester-sol #39;s quot; data reach Earth until commands for the next sol #39;s activities are sent off to the rovers -- is becoming more efficient.


US Air Force launches a GPS satellite

The US Air Force launched a global positioning system satellite Saturday from Cape Canaveral, Fla. It was the 12th successful launch of the new-generation GPS IIR spacecraft.


Barclays Premiership Line-Ups

Aston Villa (3) 3 Portsmouth (0) 0 Aston Villa: Sorensen, De la Cruz, Mellberg, Delaney, Samuel, Solano (Hitzlsperger 85), McCann, Hendrie (Davis 78), Whittingham, Cole (Luke Moore 68), Angel.


Celtic stretches Scottish lead to seven pts.

Celtic stretched its lead to seven points in Scotland #39;s Premier League, beating Kilmarnock 2-1 Saturday on goals by Aidan McGeady and a penalty from Alan Thompson.


Rugby-White relieved as South Africa begin with narrow win

South Africa coach Jake White was a relieved man after watching his side concede two last-gasp tries before hanging on for a 38-36 victory over Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.


Wolfsburg #39;s road woes continue

Wolfsburg did not just lose to Nurnberg, they were embarrassed and blown out of the Frankenstadion after a Marek Mintal hat trick during a 4-0 Nurnberg win.


Olympians out with plenty to prove in NYC Marathon

When Paula Radcliffe dropped out of the Olympic marathon miles from the finish, she sobbed uncontrollably. Margaret Okayo knew the feeling.


Eagles Extend Sheppard and Rayburn

PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles  announced Saturday that cornerback Lito Sheppard and defensive  tackle Sam Rayburn each signed contract extensions that will  keep both players in the fold through the 2011 season.


Arafat: Speculation swirls

Paris - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remained in an unchanged but still critical condition on Saturday, with his closest adviser insisting that a recovery was possible.


AU mediators try to break Darfur talks deadlock

African Union mediators suspended Darfur peace talks on Saturday in order to plan a new resolution after failing to make the Sudanese government and Darfur rebels end a dispute over security issues.


US, South Korean Leaders Agree to Press for Action on North Korea

US President George Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun have agreed to accelerate efforts to end the crisis over North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons programs.


Fidayeen attack foiled, two militants, one BSF jawan killed

Srinagar, Nov 6 (UNI) Two militants and a Border Security Force jawan were killed and four personnel injured in a fidayeen attack on the BSF camp at Sopore ealy this morning.


France targets Ivorian air force

France's president orders his forces to destroy any planes breaking Ivory Coast's truce after eight French deaths.


Bush sends bipartisan message

President  Bush says he will reach out to allies abroad and sceptics at home, in his first radio message since re-election.


Bickering Iraqis Strive to Build Voting Coalition

Established Shiite parties and powerful upstarts are feuding, causing their leading cleric to try to pull them together to ensure that the Shiites clearly dominate the new government.


Bush Secured Victory in Florida by Veering From Beaten Path

While Democrats placed their emphasis on the state's urban centers, the Republicans racked up votes in suburban and rural areas.


Communities get hi-tech help

Rural and deprived communities worldwide are benefiting from the increased availability of computers.


Eagles, Steelers Have Super Bowl Dreams (AP)

AP - Terrell Owens isn't the only once dancing in Pennsylvania these days. The Eagles and Steelers once were so closely tied they briefly shared owners and players during World War II. The paths of these cross-state rivals rarely cross nowadays, but Sunday's matchup offers up two of the NFL's best teams in what many Pennsylvanians hope is the first of two Pittsburgh-Philadelphia games this season.


Pa. Governor Analyzes Eagles Games, Too (AP)

AP - Gov. Ed Rendell gets anxious watching contested returns on TV. Shouting gives him the feeling he can influence the results. "Take it all the way! C'mon! Take it!" he yells at a monitor as J.R. Reed, the Philadelphia Eagles kickoff returner, starts strong but fades fast  #151; not unlike some political candidates Rendell has known.


Documents: Bryant Accuser Wanted to Sue (AP)

AP - A month after a hotel worker accused NBA star Kobe Bryant of rape, she allegedly told a friend that she was considering suing him in civil court and planned to use any money she won for breast implants, a koala bear and opening a recording studio.


Women's Preview: Time for Some New Stars (AP)

AP - No Diana Taurasi, no Alana Beard. Nicole Ohlde is gone and so is Nicole Powell. Lindsay Whalen and Kelly Mazzante? They've moved on, too. A class that might have been the best in women's basketball is no longer around. It's time for some new stars to emerge.


Presidential Second Terms Can Be Painful (AP)

AP - An upbeat President Bush set forth an aggressive agenda for the next four years, but he also must deal with the realities his predecessors faced  #151; second terms tend to be disappointments, often marred by scandals, infighting and lackluster performances.


Gay Advocates Examine Role in Election (AP)

AP - Gay and lesbian advocates have been doing some soul-searching since President Bush's election victory, wondering if same-sex wedding marches through San Francisco and Massachusetts tipped the scales to Republicans promising to restore traditional values.


Mine Explosion Kills 23 in Kazakhstan (AP)

AP - Twenty-three people died and three others were injured Sunday in an explosion at a coal mine in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, officials said.


Blumenthal expands insurance brokerage probe to municipalities

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is expanding his investigation into allegations that insurance bids were rigged by examining whether unlawful practices have affected municipalities in the state.


Solving the climate crisis: New study cites serious impacts in <b>...</b>

A new report on global warming #39;s impacts on Oregon and the rest of the Northwest may fall short of Hollywood blockbuster standards, but it demonstrates the need for a strong, cohesive national strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Are you game?

That Michael Siewert didn #39;t fit in at the recent launch party for Sony PS2 #39;s fall releases was telling. The bulky, plainly dressed video game critic from Edmonton had been squeezed to the back of the VIP area


Chris Stone to leave Novell Inc.

Vice chairman of the office of the chief executive officer in Novell Inc, Chris Stone is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities in life.


Nokia Takes a Smart Shot

It #39;s good to be good these days. Good Technology, that is. The private maker of a wireless email service that claims to be more agnostic than the popular BlackBerry service from


Tottenham players were in shock over Santini, says Jol

Jacques Santini #39;s shock resignation as Tottenham Hotspur coach has left the London club once again in a state of chaos and Saturday #39;s 3-2 defeat at home to Charlton Athletic merely added to the gloom.


Chelsea top after Palace hold Arsenal

Chelsea have gone two points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1-0 and struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace.


Red Sox offer Martinez two-year deal: report

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Boston Red Sox have reportedly made a bid to lure free-agent pitcher Pedro Martinez back to the World Series champions.


Texas A amp;M Aggies

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Ticker) -- No. 22 Texas A amp;M hopes to avenge a brutal loss to Oklahoma when it hosts the second-ranked Sooners on Saturday.


Bayern climbs to second in Bundesliga

Roy Makaay ended a seven-game scoring drought Saturday with a goal and two assists, lifting Bayern Munich past Hannover 96 3-0 and moving it within a point of Bundesliga leader Wolfsburg.


Murder of Dutch Filmmaker Throws Nation into Crisis

(IsraelNN.com) Dutch authorities are treating with extraordinary caution the gruesome murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh on an Amsterdam street on November 2. The 26-year-old suspect, caught by police along with seven alleged accomplices shortly after the


Politics: Oil, Arms Stymie Un Efforts On Sudan

A volatile mixture of oil and weapons is preventing the United Nations from taking punitive action against Sudan for continued atrocities in the province of Darfur, according to human rights activists and African experts.


Brazil hails Russia #39;s signing of Kyoto climate pact

BRASILIA, Nov 6 (AFP) - Brazil welcomed Russia #39;s signing of the UN #39;s Kyoto climate change treaty, an environment ministry statement said Saturday.


Afghan rebels threatening to kill UN hostages say talks postponed <b>...</b>

Insurgents threatening to kill three UN hostages said Saturday that talks with Afghan and United Nations officials had been postponed for another day.


Violence kills 15 as home minister visits Kashmir

India #39;s home minister made his first visit to insurgency-hit Indian Kashmir yesterday as 15 people died in the latest violence.


Iraq Rebels Hit Back as U.S. Bombs Falluja

FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. forces hit Iraq's rebel  stronghold of Falluja with the fiercest air and ground  bombardment in months, as insurgents struck back on Saturday  with attacks that killed up to 37 people in Samarra.


One person dead as train derails

One person has been killed and many injured after a train collides with a vehicle on a level crossing in Berkshire.


69 Years Later, Is It Happening Here?

Before 1984,  before   The Handmaid's Tale,  before either the movie or  the book by  Stephen King, there was Sinclair Lewis' It Can't Happen Here.    Lewis' vision of an American descent into Fascism is as fresh and disturbing today  as it was when it was written in 1935.  Check out the full text  online,  and consider with me the continuing relevance of this 69 year old warning.


Palace Holds Arsenal, Chelsea Goes Two Points Clear

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea went two points clear at the top  of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1-0 and  struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw  by promoted Crystal Palace Saturday.


Martian Robots, Taking Orders From a Manhattan Walk-Up

When one of NASA's rovers drills a hole in a rock on Mars some 200 million miles away, the commands come from Lower Manhattan.


No. 18 Virginia Tech Squeaks Past UNC (AP)

AP - Mike Imoh ran for 236 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as No. 18 Virginia Tech won 27-24 over North Carolina, which missed a 54-yard field goal with about a minute left that would have tied the game.


Moss to Miss First Game of NFL Career (AP)

AP - Minnesota Vikings star Randy Moss will miss a game for the first time in his NFL career, sitting out Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts with a strained right hamstring.


Shipbuilder to Stop Using Woods' Name (AP)

AP - A shipbuilder has agreed to stop using golfer Tiger Woods' name and a photograph of his yacht for financial gain.


France Dispatches More Troops to Ivory Coast (Reuters)

Reuters - France has ordered more troops to Ivory\Coast to protect French citizens after nine French soldiers and\a U.S. aid worker were killed in a government bombing raid and\Ivory Coast troops fired on French forces.


Australia reviewing security at embassies around the world (AFP)

AFP - A review of security at Australia's diplomatic missions around the world is under way following the bombing of its Jakarta embassy on September 9, the government said.


Private Spaceship Designers Given  #36;10M (AP)

AP - The designers of the first privately manned rocket to burst into space were handed a  #36;10 million check Saturday, a prize designed to encourage technology that will open the heavens to tourists.


Whooping Cranes' Migration Interrupted (AP)

AP - Wildlife researchers leading a flock of young whooping cranes south for the winter are warning people to stay out of their way after an apparently curious ultralight pilot disturbed the endangered birds.


Sudan's Darfur on the road to anarchy, UN warns (AFP)

AFP - Sudan's blood-soaked Darfur region could be headed toward disaster with warlords on the loose and the government no longer in full control of its forces, the United Nations' top Sudan official warned.


Whooping Cranes #39; Migration Interrupted

MILWAUKEE - Wildlife researchers leading a flock of young whooping cranes south for the winter are warning people to stay out of their way after an apparently curious ultralight pilot disturbed the endangered birds.


No. 13 Florida St 29, Duke 7

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


US bombs Falluja, rebels hit Samarra

FALLUJA, NOVEMBER 6: US forces poised to assault Falluja bombarded the rebel stronghold on Saturday, while, insurgents detonated four car bombs and attacked police stations in the Iraqi city of Samarra, killing at least 37 people and wounding 62, police


Major train derailment in UK

London - Several people have died and many more are injured after a high-speed train hit a car on a level crossing and derailed, Sky News reports.


Vikings WR Moss to Miss Monday's Game

EDEN PRARIE, Minnesota (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  wide receiver Randy Moss will not play for the first time in  his NFL career on Monday night with a slight tear in his right  hamstring.


First Sentence for Violating Privacy Law

Lying in a hospital bed, gravely ill from leukemia and weakened by chemotherapy, Eric Drew began to get mail thanking him for opening credit accounts he knew nothing about.


Spaceship team gets its \$10 million prize

Marking the end of a years-long quest, the team behind the SpaceShipOne rocket plane on Saturday accepted the \$10 million Ansari X Prize for advancements in private space travel and tourism.


Top Linux exec departs from Novell

Chris Stone, Novell #39;s vice chairman and a key leader of its transformation into a Linux company, resigned from the company Thursday.


With new caddie, Singh floundering in pursuit of 10th win

It appears that Vijay Singh will have to be content with nine wins this year. The world #39;s No. 1 player had another nondescript day at East Lake, shooting an even-par 70 that left him 11 strokes behind co-leaders


Safin into Paris final

Marat Safin has progressed to the final of the Paris Masters with a straight-sets victory over an angry Guillermo Canas of Argentina.


UPDATE 1-Villa stroll past Portsmouth

Aston Villa romped to a 3-0 Premier League victory over Portsmouth on Saturday as their South American connection paid dividends at Villa Park.


After Athens, Marathoners Nurse Emotions

Deena Kastor celebrated her Olympic bronze medal in the marathon in Athens with an ice bath, a controlled meal of proteins and carbohydrates, and sleep.


Melvin faces major challenge in rebuilding Arizona

After the Wally Backman fiasco, the Arizona Diamondbacks were fortunate to have a handy and willing backup choice in Bob Melvin. The low-key Melvin so coveted the managing job that he brushed aside any concern about being the team #39;s second choice.


Wales 36-38 South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA escaped from the Millennium Stadium with their grand slam tour dream intact after being given an almighty scare by Mike Ruddocks new-look Wales.


No. 18 Virginia Tech Squeaks Past UNC

Mike Imoh Runs for 236 Yards and Two TDs As No. 18 Virginia Tech Downs North Carolina 27-24. Virginia Tech #39;s Mike Imoh (29) drags North Carolina #39;s Tommy Richardson (8) into the end zone as Jeff King (90) celebrates


Raids Kill 8 French Troops and American in Ivory Coast

DAKAR, Senegal Nov. 6 - In a swift and alarming escalation of the war in Ivory Coast, aerial bombings by two government warplanes killed eight French peacekeepers, as well as an American citizen, on Saturday


Conflicting reports on Arafat #39;s condition

Christian Estripeau, a Spokesman for the French hospital where PA Chairman Yasser Arafat is being treated said Saturday afternoon that there  quot;has been no change - for better or for worse - in his condition.


China Bolsters Iran in Dispute Over A-Fuel

Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing of China said here on Saturday that Beijing would oppose efforts aimed at referring the issue of Iran #39;s nuclear program to the Security Council.


Israel, the US and the Age of Terror

THROUGHOUT its first term, the Bush administration held that the road to Jerusalem passed through Baghdad. Even before the 9/11 attacks, but especially after them, it shunned the very term  quot;peace


Islamabad, Kabul to fight terror

KABUL: President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday pledged to fight terrorism offensively and promised full cooperation with Afghanistan during a visit to the Afghan capital.


attack on BSF camp in JK; 1 jawan killed

SRINAGAR: One militant and a jawan were killed and three security personnel injured when terrorists made an abortive bid to storm a BSF camp at Sopore in Baramullah district of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours on Saturday.


iTunes 4.7 Disables Song Transfer

(Article Central) Apple #39;s latest version of iTunes released last week has disabled an add-on program that allows people to transfer songs from their iPod.


Official: Hakkinen to race in DTM in 2005

Those of you who are waiting in anticipation of who WilliamsF1 will reveal as partner to Mark Webber in 2005, can cross former champion Mika Hakkinen of your list, for the two-time world champion has been confirmed as a Mercedes driver in the 2005 DT.


Multiple Fatalities in Train Crash Near London

UFTON NERVET, England (Reuters) - A British high-speed  passenger train plowed into a car at a level crossing and flew  off the rails on Saturday, killing a number of people and  injuring scores of passengers.


Living for Today, Locked in a Paralyzed Body

Right-to-die issues receive a lot of attention, but less is known about those with A.L.S., or Lou Gehrig's disease, who want to live.


Greene Leads No. 8 Georgia to Rout of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Sports Network) - David Greene became  the winningest quarterback in Division I-A history and Thomas  Brown ran for 130 yards with three touchdowns to lead  eighth-ranked Georgia to a 62-17 rout of Kentucky at  Commonwealth Stadium.


Woods Takes Third-Round Lead for First Time in a Year

ATLANTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Tiger Woods posted a  five-under-par 65 on Saturday to join overnight leader Jay Haas  after three rounds of the PGA Tour Championship.


Hokies Squeak Past Tar Heels

Mike Imoh ran for 236 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as No. 18 Virginia Tech edged North Carolina, which missed a 54-yard field goal with about a minute left.


Moss to Miss First Game of N.F.L. Career

Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss will sit out Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts with a strained right hamstring.


Sudan accuses UN of criticizing govt while ignoring rebel violence

A Sudanese Cabinet minister slammed the latest UN report on Darfur, accusing the world body Saturday of overlooking violence committed


Snyder Does About-Face

Daniel Snyder has kept his distance perhaps more than any time in the five years he has owned the Redskins, entrusting Joe Gibbs with the development of the team.


Imoh Powers Hokies

North Carolina misses a potential game-tying 54-yard field goal with about a minute left and Virginia Tech prevails, 27-24.


No. 15 WVirginia Beats Temple 42-21 (AP)

AP - Kay-Jay Harris caught two scoring passes and ran for two other touchdowns to lead No. 15 West Virginia to a 42-21 victory over Temple on Saturday.


NASCAR Contenders Aim to Avoid Mistakes (AP)

AP - No more mulligans. When Nextel Cup leader Kurt Busch was hit by engine failure at Atlanta Motor Speedway and finished 42nd last Sunday, the mishap tightened NASCAR's new 10-race championship format. It also meant each of the 10 drivers in the title chase has had at least one finish of 30th or worse in the first seven events.


Singh Floundering in Pursuit of 10th Win (AP)

AP - It appears that Vijay Singh will have to be content with nine wins this year. The world's No. 1 player had another nondescript day at East Lake, shooting an even-par 70 that left him 11 strokes behind co-leaders Tiger Woods and Jay Haas heading into Sunday's final round of the Tour Championship.


SFO swoop on boatyards links Saudi prince to BAE slush fund

Prince Turki bin Nasser, until recently the deputy head of the Saudi airforce, has been linked to the series of police raids last week in the UK over the alleged 60m slush fund run by BAE Systems.


St. Louis set to award SpaceShipOne X Prize

ST. LOUIS It #39;s a big day for a big check in St. Louis where Burt Rutan #39;s Mojave Aerospace Ventures will get a 10 (m) million-dollar check as winners of the Ansari X Prize.


Mauresmo through to Advanta final

Amelie Mauresmo was handed a place in the Advanta Championships final after Maria Sharapova withdrew from their semi-final because of injury.


Bourdais takes pole for Mexican GP

Sebastian Bourdais set a Mexican Grand Prix course record to win the pole position from teammate Bruno Junqueira on Saturday and edge closer to the Champ Car championship in the season finale.


REGGINA BURST CAPELLO BUBBLE

The Old Lady was finally humbled as Lady Luck teamed up with 10-man Reggina to bring coach Fabio Capello #39;s unbeaten run to an end with the Juventus team he inherited from Marcello Lippi in the summer.


Inside The Lockerroom

quot;I don #39;t know what to say. You have to give Ohio State a lot of credit. They #39;re a good football team. I #39;m proud of them (the players); they fought back to give us an opportunity to win but we didn #39;t get it done at the end.


Star Power in Houston Still Finding Its Alignment

The morning after he signed his three-year, \$63 million contract extension, the morning of what would be his inauspicious first game in a Houston Rockets uniform, Tracy McGrady was unusually candid about his new team and his new start.


Arafat in coma, critical

PALESTINIAN leader Yasser Arafat, under treatment in a French hospital, is in a coma, but not brain dead. Ms Leila Shahid, the Palestinian envoy to France, strongly denied reports in French and Israeli media


Zarqawi group says it killed British troops

A group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing which killed three British troops in Iraq.


Britain backs assault on Fallujah, dismisses UN warnings

LONDON, Nov 6 (AFP) - Britain said a US-led assault on the city of Fallujah was needed to uproot insurgents who could derail elections in Iraq, dismissing UN warnings such an offensive would actually undermine chances for democracy.


Venus, Capriati fall in Philadelphia

Americans Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati both crashed out of the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia on Friday. Sixth seed Vera Zvonareva of Russia upset Capriati


Before Helping the Red Sox to a Championship, Schilling Helped <b>...</b>

CURT SCHILLING, who was instrumental in helping the Boston Red Sox win the World Series for the first time in 86 years, had a better year than people realize.


Bouncing back

FLAGSTAFF, a town in Arizona with 50,000 inhabitants, was recently named eighth-best place to live in America. It has also, for the last month, been the retreat of Paula Radcliffe.


Air Force Rises Over Army

Quarterback Adam Fitch runs for 115 yards and scores a touchdown to lead Air Force to a 31-22 win over Army on Saturday.


Delta rocket puts on late-night show with GPS launch

After a nerve-racking stay on its Cape Canaveral launch pad with uncomfortably close brushes with two powerful hurricanes, a Boeing Delta 2 rocket finally thundered into space this morning where it successfully deployed a Global Positioning System


Ultralights get in the way of whooping crane migration

THE ADVENTURE: Whooping cranes are making their migration from Wisconsin to Florida, guided by an ultralight plane and pilots dressed to look like cranes.


Sharapova withdraws from Advanta Championships

quot;I #39;m very disappointed I am not able to continue my play in Philadelphia, quot; Sharapova said.  quot;I was having a really good tournament and I #39;m sure it will still be an exciting final weekend.


Scotland 14 Australia 31

For forty minutes this was the ritualistic slaughter we all expected. We all know that Scottish rugby is in the doldrums and that they have not beaten Australia since 1982, so to expect them to triumph with


Hostage talks postponed

Mrs Flanigan and two other UN officials were snatched in the capital Kabul last week while monitoring the countrys presidential election.


Statement claims deadly Samara attacks

A group led by Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for four car bomb attacks that killed more than 30 people in the Iraqi city of Samarra yesterday, according to an Internet statement.


Fifth-Ranked Wisconsin Beats Minnesota

MADISON, Wisconsin (Sports Network) - John Stocco ran for  two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead fifth-ranked  Wisconsin to a 38-14 win over Minnesota in the Big Ten  Conference at Camp Randall Stadium.


Merck faces threat of 10bn actions

Merck, the beleaguered US pharmaceuticals group, could be forced to pay out as much as \$18bn (9.7bn) over 10 years as a result of lawsuits linked to Vioxx, its controversial arthritis drug.


SBC Communications to cut jobs

SBC Communications says it may cut about 10,000 jobs by the end of next year, which would equal, 6 of its workforce. The cuts are a result of customers switching from regular phone lines to cellular and voice-over internet services.


Woods Shares Tour Championship Lead

Tiger Woods put together his best back-to-back rounds in more than four years. The result was a share of the 54-hole lead.


Private Spaceship Designers Given \$10M

Burt Rutan, Scaled Composite #39;s team leader, waves while being introduced in St. Louis, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004. Rutan designed SpaceShipOne, the rocket plane financed by billionaire Paul Allen that won the


Canadian animator who worked on Halo 2 can #39;t wait to go online <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - Halo 2 has been Nathan Walpole #39;s life for more than two years. He helped create the video game, spending 20-hour days in the Bungie Studios office in Redmond, Wash.


Japan now has to get serious about greenhouse gases

When Russian President Vladimir Putin put the finishing touches on his country #39;s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on Friday, reducing greenhouse gas emissions also moved one notch higher on Japan #39;s policy agenda.


Fifth-Ranked Wisconsin Beats Minnesota

MADISON, Wisconsin (Sports Network) - John Stocco ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead fifth-ranked Wisconsin to a 38-14 win over Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference at Camp Randall Stadium.


Droschak: Almost a Special Senior Day

Football players aren #39;t into moral victories. It goes against the grain of their rough exteriors and win at all cost mentality.


Trackin #39; the Top 25

the Georgia #39;s equipment truck arrived at Commonweatlth Stadium enabling the Bulldogs to dress for the game. David Greene, who passed for 259 yards, and Thomas Brown, who rushed for a career-high 130 yards.


French troops die in Ivory Coast flare-up

Eight French peacekeepers were killed and 23 wounded yesterday in an attack by the Ivory Coast military on a rebel region after a ceasefire collapsed in the war-torn west African nation.


Arafat doctors  #39;told to delay #39; brain death tests

Crucial tests to establish whether Yasser Arafat is brain dead have not been carried out by a Paris hospital, a French newspaper reported yesterday, leading to claims that


#39;Four dead, 130 hurt #39; as train hits car at crossing

Four people were believed to have been killed and 130 injured last night when a passenger train derailed after striking a vehicle at a level crossing.


Cincinnati Stuns No. 21 Southern Miss (AP)

AP - Gino Guidugli threw three of his school-record five touchdown passes to Hannibal Thomas on Saturday to lead Cincinnati to a 52-24 rout of No. 21 Southern Mississippi.


Six killed, 11 seriously hurt in train derailment in England (AFP)

AFP - Six people were killed and 11 were seriously hurt when a high-speed train derailed after colliding with a car at a rural crossing in southern England, officials said.


Arafat Aide Claims He Is Not in Coma (AP)

AP - Yasser Arafat was not in a coma but remained in intensive care Saturday after undergoing more medical tests, a senior aide to the ailing Palestinian leader said. Test results were expected within days.


Chelsea Takes Lead in Premier League (AP)

AP - Chelsea became the new Premier League leader Saturday when it beat Everton 1-0 while Arsenal was held to a 1-1 tie at Crystal Palace.


Bush Vows to Reach Out to Democrats (AP)

AP - President Bush is striking twin themes for a second term, vowing to fight hard for his political agenda while reaching across the aisle to Democrats.


Explosions Rock Ivory Coast's Main City Abidjan

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Loud explosions rocked Ivory Coast's  main city of Abidjan early on Sunday and heavy gunfire could be  heard.


Arafat Stable, Not in Coma Says Palestinian Spokesman

PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat is in stable condition in a  French military hospital and not in a coma, a senior aide to  the ailing Palestinian leader said early on Sunday.


For Railroads and the Safety Overseer, Close Ties

Has a close relationship to the railroad industry dulled the Federal Railroad Administration's enforcement edge?


Gunmen kill 17 Iraqi workers

Guerrillas have killed 17 Iraqis and wounded 13 in an attack on buses that were taking them to work at a weapons dump near the town of Tikrit north of Baghdad, the US army say.


No. 2 Okla. Outguns No. 22 Texas A M 42-35 (AP)

AP - Jason White threw five touchdown passes, including the decisive one with 6:43 left, and the second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners overcame Texas A amp;M's explosive offense and special teams trickery for a 42-35 victory Saturday.


Gold firms prepare for court fight

THE war between two of South Africas largest gold companies is set to intensify this week as the battle moves from the stock market to the courts.


FOUND MONEY

(1010 WINS) NEW YORK Subway and bus fares will not rise as high as predicted next year. The Metropolitan Transit Authority says monthly unlimited Metrocards, which currently cost 70 dollars, will jump to 76 dollars instead of the proposed 84 dollars.


Palace Holds Arsenal, Chelsea Goes Two Points Clear

Chelsea went two points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Everton 1-0 and struggling champions Arsenal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace Saturday.


US Runners Looking to Build in New York

He #39;ll scan through the results of the New York City Marathon and grimace. He #39;ll search desperately for the first American finisher -- geez, where is the first American finisher?


Irish could silence some critics with win over the Vols

While many unhappy alumni claim Tyrone Willingham is the latest coach to erode the Irish #39;s king-sized status, it #39;s also important to note that Notre Dame hasn


No. 4 California Nicks Oregon 28-27 (AP)

AP - California's fate was in Keith Allen's hands, and the Oregon receiver dropped the ball. Geoff McArthur caught eight passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and fourth-ranked Cal's defense stopped Oregon near midfield with 1:39 left when Allen couldn't hold the final pass in the Golden Bears' 28-27 victory Saturday that solidified their Bowl Championship Series hopes.


Ankle exam for Schilling pushed back again

Schilling was expected to be seen by doctors on Sunday. He had originally been scheduled for an exam Friday, but a conflict pushed that date back to Saturday.


US troops poised for assault on Falluja

US FORCES poised to storm Falluja carried out the heaviest bombing of the rebel-held city in months yesterday while insurgents killed more than 30 people in diversionary attacks on other Iraqi towns.


Blair Coming to Washington for Discussions With Bush

President Bush will meet next week with Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, a principal ally in Iraq, in his first meeting with a foreign leader since his re-election, the White House said on Saturday.


Ivory Coast Warplanes Kill 9 French Soldiers

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Ivory Coast warplanes killed nine  French soldiers on Saturday in a bombing raid during the  fiercest clashes with rebels for 18 months and France hit back  by destroying most of the West African country's small  airforce.


Irish Pick Off Upset

Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge exits with a separated shoulder and Notre Dame capitalizes with an interception return for a touchdown to get by the No. 9 Volunteers, 17-13, on Saturday.


Pfizer Affirms Celebrex Safety

The news report, based on voluntary spontaneous event reporting to Canadian Health authorities, is misleading. The story is not supported by any clinical or epidemiological studies and has the potential to


Soccer / Crystal Palace holds Arsenal, Chelsea goes two points <b>...</b>

Chelsea went two points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Everton 1-0 and struggling champion Arsenal was held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace yesterday.


Athletics: Paula has a mind to conquer her demons

The route of the New York City Marathon wends its way through the five boroughs of the Big Apple, from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park.


Strange case of the game of two halves

SCOTLAND have waited 22 years for a win over the Wallabies and they will have to wait at least another two weeks after yesterdays match, a contest of sharply contrasting fortunes.


Dutch unions, employers and government reach agreement on austerity measures (AFP)

AFP - Dutch unions, employers' organisations and the government reached an agreement on the government's hotly contested austerity and reform plans.


Arafat not comatose but still in intensive care, spokesman says

A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said early Sunday the ailing Palestinian leader was not comatose but still in intensive care, adding to the confusion about his fragile health.


Six killed as train smashes into car at crossing

AT LEAST six people were killed and around 150 injured last night after a high-speed train packed with hundreds of passengers hit a car on a level crossing and derailed.


Leading economist to run largest Korean-American bank

ST. PAUL, Minn. _ Sung Won Sohn, the high-profile chief economist of Wells Fargo  amp; Co. in Minneapolis, will be leaving after 30 years to run his own bank.


Russia fund surplus  #39;can help curb debt #39;

MOSCOW: Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said a surplus in a government emergency fund should be used to pay off the country #39;s foreign debt rather than boost government spending, warning that the high oil prices - and profits - which created the


Satellite launching successes fix China on world #39;s top level

With the third  quot;ZY-2 quot; research satellite successfully entering orbit on the morning of November 6, Cina has continuously accomplished its 40th satellites launching tasks since Oct. 1996, marking its space technology standing firmly on top world level.


Issue 65  News Hound: This Week In Gaming

One man and his dog, went to mow a meadow. The dog got bored, ran back home and became a journo... November is here, George Bush has safely regained the rather frightening position of most powerful man on


Soccer: Zamboni comes back to haunt Juventus

ROME : Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season after losing 2-1 at Reggina on Saturday. Marco Zamboni, who made his Serie A debut with Juventus in 1997 but was released after playing just one match


Jonathan Davies: Biggest plus for Ruddock is disappointment

So Wales lost by a whisker, but in truth it was a long whisker, with the hosts playing a game of catch-up in the last 10 minutes here that was always going to be beyond them.


Scotland 14 - 31 Australia

At half-time it looked like a rag-tag tartan army were going to suffer the ultimate humiliation - a record loss. They didn #39;t. They actually won the second half 14-3 against Australian opponents who had clearly done enough.


Notre Dame Upsets Ninth-Ranked Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (Sports Network) - Mike Goolsby #39;s interception return for a touchdown gave Notre Dame the lead and the Fighting Irish held on for a 17-13 win over ninth-ranked Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.


Bitter legacy of a flawed leader

Plugged into the tubes and puffing ventilators of a life-support machine far from home, his vitality draining away, this was not the end that Yasser Arafat saw for himself.


UK train crash kills 6

At least six people have been killed and 40 injured in a train automobile collision west of London, the BBC reported late Saturday.


The murder that shattered Holland #39;s liberal dream

The future, Samir believes, is grim.  #39;We are hated now, #39; the teenager said, leaning over the handlebars of his bicycle.  #39;Whatever we do will be wrong, everything we say will be wrong, everywhere we go will be wrong.


Pats' Branch to Miss Sixth Straight Game (AP)

AP - New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch will miss his sixth straight game because of a knee injury.


Lions Gate deal a Marvel (Variety)

Variety - Lions Gate Films Intl. has inked to sell foreign distribution rights to the Marvel/Lions Gate slate of animated made-for-DVD features.


Can General Motors Design a Better Future?

Style and design are not the only issues filling the days of Robert A. Lutz. Increasingly, much of his attention has also been focused on the cost side.


Second-Ranked Oklahoma Holds Off Texas A M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Sports Network) - Jason White threw  for 292 yards and five touchdown passes, including a 39-yarder  to Mark Bradley with 6:43 left to play for the tie-breaking  score, as second-ranked Oklahoma pulled out a thrilling 42-35  victory over No. 22 Texas A M in a key Big 12 showdown at Kyle  Field.


Bloc flag flap offers "great opportunity" to appreciate veterans: Harper (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - RICHMOND, Que. (CP) - A Bloc Quebecois MP's refusal to hand out the Maple Leaf has given the Conservatives and the whole country a chance to further appreciate Canada's veterans, Tory Leader Stephen Harper said Saturday.


Mauresmo Through to Final After Sharapova Withdraws

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Title holder and top seed Amelie  Mauresmo received an easy passage into the final of the Advanta  Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday when Maria Sharapova  was forced out of the event with a sore shoulder.


Oklahoma Rallies Behind White

Quarterback Jason White, last year's Heisman winner, passed for five touchdowns as No. 2. Oklahoma escaped from No. 22 Texas A M.


Arafat Stable, Militants Seek More Powers

PARIS (Reuters) - Yasser Arafat is in a stable condition  and not in a coma, an aide said on Sunday, while militants  pressed for decision-making powers in a unified Palestinian  leadership if the president dies.


UPDATE 1-Barcelona fight back to beat Deportivo 2-1

Unbeaten Barcelona continued their imperious progress in the Primera Liga when they came from a goal down to beat Deportivo Coruna 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday.


6 Killed in Crash of British Train

A high-speed passenger train ploughed into a car at a level crossing and derailed here on Saturday, killing six people and injuring dozens, 11 of them seriously.


Web Site for Complaints Sparks Lawsuit (AP)

AP - When Alan and Linda Townsend were unhappy with the sprayed-on siding applied to their house, the frustrated couple launched a Web site to complain and to give other unsatisfied customers a forum. Visitor postings to the Web site said the product, Spray on Siding, cracked, bubbled and buckled. For their efforts, the Townsends got slapped with a lawsuit by the product's maker. The federal case may help shape the boundaries of online speech.


Action Game 'Halo 2' Sold Early on eBay (AP)

AP - Advance copies of the aliens-versus-space marines video game "Halo 2" have already fetched as much as  #36;265 on Internet auction site eBay, days before the official launch.


Buddhists live in fear as reprisal attacks mount in Thailand's south (AFP)

AFP - Buddhists in southern Thailand say they are living in fear of attack by militants out of revenge for the violent deaths of 87 Muslims at the hands of Thai security forces.


GOP Rode Bush Coattails to Senate Gains (AP)

AP - President Bush's conservative coattails, geography and campaigns crafted to take advantage of both helped Republicans to a four-seat gain in Senate elections this year.


Democratic Leader Ready to Work With Bush (AP)

AP - Days after her party lost congressional seats and the White House race, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi struck a conciliatory tone, saying House Democrats "stand ready to work with" President Bush in his second term.


Peru's Toledo Wants New Judges for Guzman Retrial

LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo  said on Saturday he wanted new judges to try Shining Path  leader Abimael Guzman after the "shameful spectacle" he staged  at the start of his terrorism retrial, punching the air with  his fist and chanting rebel slogans.


Anti-French uproar in Ivory Coast

\Angry mobs in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, marched on the airport, hours after it came under French control.


Macedonians to vote in key poll

A controversial referendum on legislation that would give Albanians greater autonomy gets under way in Macedonia.


30 Killed in Spate of Attacks in Iraq

More than 60 were wounded in a rash of suicide bombings and attacks, as U.S. forces prepared for a possible assault on Fallujah.


9 French Troops Killed in Airstrike In Ivory Coast

French troops clashed with soldiers and angry mobs Saturday after government warplanes killed at least nine French peacekeepers and an American civilian in an airstrike.


Envoys Report Progress in Iran Talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 6 -- Two days of talks in Paris between Iranian and European delegations about Iran's nuclear program ended late Saturday without a formal agreement, but diplomats said progress had been made.


Bush Signals No Major Shift In Foreign Policy

Some changes will depend on whether key players in Bush's first-term team are replaced, but the direction would still be set by Bush and Vice President Cheney, a highly influential figure on foreign policy.


Man Sentenced in Theft of Patient #39;s Identity

SEATTLE, Nov. 6 -- A technician at a cancer center was sentenced to 16 months in prison for stealing the identity of a gravely ill patient, who spent months trying to clear his name while the disease ravaged his body.


Merck should have pulled Vioxx in 2000, study concludes

Merck  amp; Co. #39;s Vioxx painkiller showed heart risk in studies four years before the drug was recalled, and it should have been pulled from the market then, according to a study published in the medical journal Lancet.


Mining giant goes to court to avert hostile takeover

South African mining giant Gold Fields on Friday said it has filed a complaint in a New York court against rival Harmony to try and stop it from continuing with a hostile takeover to create the world #39;s largest gold producer.


Letters to the Editor: Poor odds for super-casinos

TESSA JOWELL should visit Atlantic City, New Jersey, the former equivalent of Blackpool, if she thinks casinos will regenerate run down resorts and provide jobs for the locals (News, last week).


China claims US textile quota plans violate WTO rules

China on Friday protested against US actions to impose quotas on textiles, saying the move violated World Trade Organization principles and would harm bilateral trade.


Domestic Issues on The Front Burner

President Bush has turned his attention to domestic policy, seeking to leave historic stamps on the graduated tax code, the health care system and Social Security, all hallmarks of Democratic rule.


A Tug of War

It's a single glass case in an 18,200-square-foot exhibition, but it's likely to draw more flak than its size would suggest.


United Reaches Final

After 120 minutes of back and forth play ends in a 3-3 tie, goalkeeper Nick Rimando stops a New England penalty kick to seal the victory and propel United into the MLS Cup.


Missing Antiaircraft Missiles Alarm Aides

Disappearance of shoulder-fired missiles has prompted intelligence analysts to increase sharply their estimate of the number of such weapons that may be at large.


Photos Plus Music Equals an Expensive iPod

First Apple put some color on the iPod, when it offered the iPod mini in a palette of pastel hues, and now it has put some color inside it, in the form of the new iPod Photo.


Mutu says sorry to Chelsea fans

Adrian Mutu has issued an apology to fans at his former club Chelsea for testing positive for cocaine last month. The Romanian striker was sacked by Chelsea and handed a seven month ban by the English Football Association for failing the drug test.


Jol puts hand up for Tottenham post

Tottenham caretaker coach Martin Jol has confirmed he #39;s interested in taking over the reigns from Jacques Santini.  quot;It #39;s a terrific job, everyone would want a job like that, quot; he said.


It #39;s all Tszyu as Mitchell falls early

Kostya Tszyu #39;s return after 22 months out of the ring with various injuries was short, sweet and sensational. Tszyu retained the junior welterweight world title


Lance considers future

Reigning Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has hinted that he may not contest the cycling race in 2005. The six-time Tour winner has not raced since his victory in Paris earlier in the year, choosing not to compete at the Athens Olympics.


Is Oklahoma Orange-worthy?

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- They #39;d roared and swayed nearly non-stop for four hours, but as Ty Branyon #39;s final Hail Mary heave sailed toward the end zone, the 81,125 spectators at Kyle Field couldn #39;t have been more quiet.


Stocco comes into his own as QB

The evolution of John Stocco is far from complete, but in his ninth career start he proved he was capable of putting together one of the most well-rounded games by a quarterback in University of Wisconsin history.


France faces war in former Africa colony

FRANCE was on the brink of war with one of its former African colonies last night after planes belonging to the Ivory Coast government bombed peacekeepers in the rebel-held north, killing nine French troops and an American citizen and wounding 23 French


EU finds cosmetic unity over Bush and Iraq

BRUSSELS - European Union leaders achieved a facade of unity for long enough at summit talks last week to claim that Iraq was no longer cause for the unparalleled acrimony of recent times.


S. Korea Urges US To Push for Arms Talks

SEOUL, Nov 6 -- South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun telephoned President Bush to propose that solving the nuclear crisis involving North Korea be a priority for Bush #39;s second term in office.


Two Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip, teen killed in Jenin

JERUSALEM : Two Palestinians were killed near the Israeli settlement of Neve Dekalim in the Gaza Strip in a clash with Israeli troops, an Israeli military spokesman said.


Terps Come Out 'Flat'

The Terps have lost games this season because of offensive futility, turnovers or a late-game controversial call, but never in a passionless fashion, as Ralph Friedgen categorized Saturday's game.


S.C. St. Stops Howard

DeShawn Baker runs for 151 yards on 26 carries as South Carolina State beats Howard, 23-16.


Safin Eases Into Fourth Paris Masters Final

 By Francois Thomazeau

 PARIS (Reuters) - Marat Safin eased into his fourth ParisMasters final by beating Argentine Guillermo Canas 6-3, 7-6 onSaturday.


Aggadan Surges to Win

Aggadan barrels through the pack on the homestretch to seize the Challedo Stakes at Pimilico on Saturday.


Cyclones Storm Big 12

Quarterback Bret Meyer collects a career-best 345 yards and three touchdowns to lead Iowa State past Nebraska, 34-27, and into a tie for first place in the Big 12 North.


Tszyu TKO's Mitchell

IBF junior welterweight champ Kostya Tszyu defends his title by pummeling Sharba Mitchell, knocking him down four times and scoring a third-round TKO on Saturday.


NBA Wrap: Heat Stay Unbeaten with Win Over Wizards

WASHINGTON (Sports Network) - Dwyane Wade continued his hot  start to the 2004-05 campaign with a career-high 37 points, as  the Miami Heat improved to 3-0 on the young season with a  118-106 win over the Washington Wizards.