Intel lauds milestone in shrinking chips

AP - Contradicting fears that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of development is slowing, Intel Corp announced it has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power its next-generation chips.


GOLF NOTEBOOK Singh, not Tiger, shows killer instinct

The gotcha moment, the beginning of the end of a golfing era, came at the fifth-to-the-last hole of the Deutsche Bank Championship.


US Open: Agassi sharpens his game for Federer

In 1939, a young Joe Louis fought a heavyweight title bout against close friend John Henry Lewis, a longtime light heavyweight champion.


UNDATED: in 41 chances.

Ryan Klesko singled in the go-ahead run with none out in the eighth inning and San Diego ended St. Louis #39; nine-game winning streak.


Mariners Notebook: Call-ups wowed by Safeco

When Greg Dobbs and Jeremy Reed were called into Tacoma manager Dan Rohn #39;s office on Sunday afternoon, they knew why. So did Mickey Lopez.


No Kashmir solutions in India-Pakistan talks

NEW DELHI -- The Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers ended two days of peace talks yesterday with promises of more negotiations on trust-building measures but no sign of progress toward resolving their pivotal dispute over the divided Himalayan region


Padres Clobber Cardinals 7-3

SAN DIEGO - Ryan Klesko singled in the go-ahead run with none out in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres beat St. Louis 7-3 Monday night to keep alive their slim playoff hopes and end the Cardinals' nine-game winning streak...


OPEC chief sees relief

The head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries forecast on Monday that global crude prices would soon fall, partly because of expected supply increases from Iraq.


Yukos ready to open new accounts

Russia #39;s top oil exporter, Yukos, said yesterday it would open new bank accounts to fund its daily operations after bailiffs seized accounts of its main oil-producing units.


Markets keep eye on earnings

NEW YORK - Investors will be looking ahead to the Federal Reserve #39;s meeting and third-quarter earnings forecasts in Wall Street #39;s short trading week after the Labor Day holiday.


Gentlemen, Start Your Rockets

Hoping to promote transatlantic tourism, French-born New York hotelier Raymond Orteig in 1919 pledged a prize of \$25,000 -- worth about \$750,000 today -- for the first nonstop flight between New York and France.


Contract chip makers spared Intel #39;s woes, for now

Singapore/Taipei, September 6: The world #39;s top contract chip makers are not yet feeling the slowdown in demand that led Intel Corp to cut its third-quarter forecasts, but analysts say the relief may be just temporary.


Army aid as China floods kill 100

BEIJING, China -- Torrential floods in southwest China have killed as many as 100 people prompting officials to call in the military to help rescue scores of people and locate dozens of missing.


Red Sox Clobber Athletics 8-3 (AP)

AP - David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to their 12th win in 13 games, a wild 8-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.


Britain honours war heroes from Iraqi, Afghan campaigns (AFP)

AFP - A sergeant who led a an attack on Iraqi forces despite being wounded and a Gurkha who saved the life of a US soldier in Afghanistan are among 90 British servicemen and women to be awarded military honours on Tuesday.


Army to Rebid Halliburton Contract -WSJ

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Army plans within months to  break up Halliburton Co.'s contract to provide support services  for U.S. troops in Iraq -- valued at up to \$13 billion -- and  open the work to competitive bids, the Wall Street Journal said  on Tuesday, citing an internal Army memorandum.


Sales in line: Wal-Mart

new yorkWal-Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s Number 1 retailer, says September sales at US stores open at least a year are tracking in line with the company #39;s forecast for a 2 to 4 per cent increase, though Wal-Mart expects Hurricane Frances will briefly


The wake of Frances

Airport sleepover: Hundreds of people made Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport their temporary home the last few days, sleeping in makeshift beds of pushed-together chairs and using clothing for blankets.


Sony takes aim at iPod, but its mobile stereo not as good

A quarter century after Sony Corp. first shipped the legendary Walkman personal stereo, the electronics giant is launching a high-tech model that aims to topple Apple Computer Inc.


USA #39;s Hull fumes over benching

Former Red Wing Brett Hull won #39;t be in the lineup again tonight, when the United States faces Russia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Hockey, and he #39;s not happy about it.


Seattle calls up four from minors - including prospect Jeremy Reed

Super prospect Jeremy Reed and right-hander Aaron Taylor, who is making a comeback from surgery, were among four minor-leaguers called up by the Seattle Mariners on Monday.


Israeli Missiles Kill 13 Militants

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Sept. 7, 2004 - Israeli helicopters fired missiles at a Hamas training field in Gaza City early Tuesday, killing at least 13 militants and wounding 25 other Palestinians, witnesses


Roadside bomb kills US soldier

A US soldier was killed and another wounded Monday night when a roadside bomb exploded as their military convoy passed by on a road near Baghdad, according to the US military.


Caribbean Islands Prepare for Hurricane

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados Sept. 7, 2004 - Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and buy water ahead of Hurricane Ivan, as it churned toward Barbados with 105 mph winds just days after Hurricane Frances tore across the Caribbean.


Syria raps UN over Lebanon resolution

Syria Monday rapped the UN Security Council for passing a resolution which demands Syria #39;s respect for Lebanon #39;s sovereignty and withdrawal of its troops from the neighboring country, but turning a blind eye to Israeli  quot;aggression quot; against the Palestinians


Suspected bird flu claims baby's life in Vietnam (AFP)

AFP - A 14-month-old baby boy in Vietnam has died from suspected bird flu despite claims by the government that the deadly disease has been brought under control, officials said.


Unions may block Alitalia rescue

The Italian airline is facing resistance from unions against its plan to evade bankruptcy by cutting 5,000 jobs.


Israeli Missiles Kill 13 Militants

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israeli helicopters fired missiles at a Hamas training field in Gaza City early Tuesday, killing at least 13 militants and wounding 25 other Palestinians, witnesses said, in the bloodiest attack there in four months.    In a statement, the Israeli military said the air force targeted a field Hamas used to assemble a large bomb and a suicide bomber's vest, practice hijacking vehicles and train in preparing and firing mortars and rockets...


Asian Stocks: Japan #39;s Nikkei Rises, Led by KDDI; Taiwan Gains

Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose, led by KDDI Corp. and Marui Co., on expectations the government will boost its growth estimate for the world #39;s second- largest economy on Friday.


China to Let Individuals Trade in Gold

China #39;s gold-crazed masses will be allowed to trade in the precious metal under reforms that will upgrade trading on the country #39;s nascent market, state media reported Tuesday.


FOCUS: Santander Says HBOS Counterbid To Face Problems

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Banco Santander Central Hispano SA (STD), the Spanish bank planning to buy UK lender Abbey National PLC (ANBA), Monday attacked its potential domestic


Beckham Main Worry for Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson is counting on David Beckham being able to prove his fitness for tomorrows vital World Cup qualifier in Poland despite a rib injury.


Ortiz, Red Sox set fire to bats at home of A #39;s

OAKLAND, CALIF. - David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to their 12th win in 13 games, a wild 8-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.


Notes: Finger sidelines Damon

The last time Johnny Damon was at the Network Associates Coliseum before Monday, he doesn #39;t remember leaving. The date was Oct. 6, 2003.


Seattle calls up four from minors on expanded roster

The Seattle Mariners called up four minor leaguers Monday, completing right-hander Aaron Taylor #39;s comeback from surgery. The 27-year-old Taylor spent most of the season on the disabled list after surgery one


Angry Russians rally over siege

More than 100,000 people are expected in central Moscow at an  quot;anti-terror quot; rally amid mounting rage across the country over the bloody hostage siege in southern Russia.


Malaysian PM denies deal with Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has denied that he struck a deal with rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim before Anwar was freed last week after nearly six years in jail.


Israel Loses Spy Satellite

(CBS/AP) A sophisticated Israeli spy satellite plummeted into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after launch, dealing a blow to Israeli efforts to keep an eye on Iran #39;s alleged nuclear weapons program.


Vijay Singh Beats Tiger Woods to Take No. 1 Ranking (Update1)

Vijay Singh ended the five-year run of Tiger Woods as the world #39;s No. 1-ranked golfer, beating Woods and Adam Scott by three shots at the Deutsche Bank Championship.


Yankees win, denied forfeit

NEW YORK - After a daylong wait for an afternoon doubleheader that was turned into a single night game, the New York Yankees found their 1-2-3 punch.


Highlights of the college football weekend

College football fans welcomed back the first full weekend of the season with plenty of excitement and storylines over a holiday weekend packed with action.


Hurricane Ivan Continues To Churn Towards The Caribbean

MIAMI, FL, Tues. Sept. 7: Dangerous Hurricane Ivan maintained its intensity at 11 pm last night churning just about 210 miles... A hurricane warning remained in effect for Barbados last night along with St.


Roadside Bomb Targets Baghdad Governor, 1 Killed (Reuters)

Reuters - Guerrillas detonated a roadside bomb in\Baghdad on Tuesday as the convoy of the Baghdad governor was\passing, killing one bystander, witnesses and police at the\scene said.


Dollar Slips Vs. Yen as Greenspan Awaited

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar slipped against the yen in  thin trade on Tuesday, but its losses were limited as investors  waited on an address by the Federal Reserve chief that is  expected to point to further rises in U.S. interest rates.


Bob Evans Computer Scientist

Bob Evans, 77, a computer scientist who helped popularize personal computing and served as a scientific adviser to the Taiwanese government, died of a heart ailment Sept.


Yukos feels heat

Prosecutors tightened the screws on Yukos yesterday, calling in the oil giant #39;s top in-house lawyer for questioning after searching his office and apartment on the same day the company challenged


QBE shares lift on Europe merger move

Shares in Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd shot up 3.4 per cent on Tuesday after it announced a management restructure of its European operations.


Airbus confirms Boeing assault

The company #39;s CEO says an aircraft to compete with the 7E7 Dreamliner could be offered by the end of the year. Airbus SAS plans to challenge Boeing Co.


Former Merrill Lynch banker seeks millions

Stephanie Villalba, a former top Merrill Lynch banker, lost her job because she was difficult to work with, unwilling to travel and lacked the leadership skills to turn around the loss-making division she ran, a British employment tribunal in London was


Canada drips with oil, but it #39;s tough to get at

Any serious effort to ease America #39;s addiction to Middle East oil starts near this Alberta boomtown cut out of Canada #39;s great boreal forest.


Oracle #39;s Improved Business Suite

At the Open World conference, which commenced yesterday in London, Oracle laid out the most comprehensive offering yet of its Business Suite of applications and unveiled new procurement applications for contracts and services.


Gerrard - knows England are under pressure. (Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard is confident that England can handle the pressure-cooker situation they will find themselves in when they tackle Poland in Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier.


Winners go full Force at Nationals

John Force didn #39;t score his fifth victory in the National Hot Rod Association #39;s biggest event Monday at Indianapolis Raceway Park.


Sox stay in groove

It #39;s that time of year, the suspenseful countdown to October when Kevin Millar, the Texas rally rustler, whips up a way to inspire the Red Sox as if they were defending the Alamo.


CC hits cruise control

For CC Sabathia, his 5-0 win Monday night over the Mariners proved to be uncharted terrain. No, it had nothing to do with it being a shutout.


Eskimos chill Stampeders

CALGARY -- After losing the annual Labour Day Classic last year to the Calgary Stampeders, the Edmonton Eskimos wanted revenge. The Eskimos built up a 19-0 first-half lead and held on for a 25-7 win yesterday


NL notebook: Beware right field: Sosa, Grieve injured

Sammy Sosa was out of the lineup against the Montreal Expos yesterday because of bursitis in his right hip. And his replacement, Ben Grieve, was injured while making a catch.


Sensex stays rangebound in early Tuesday trade

After resuming barely steady, the Sensex moved in a very narrow range during the opening session on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Tuesday on alternate bouts of buying and selling.


Australia leaders accused of point scoring

The government was accused of politicizing the military trials of two Australian terror suspects ahead of October 9 elections when it called on Washington to tighten legal procedures to ensure hearings at the US base in Cuba are fair.


Vijay takes win in stride

NORTON -- Most people will look back on the final round of the 2004 Deutsche Bank Championship and think,  quot;wasnt that poetic quot; -- Vijay Singh overtakes Tiger Woods in the world rankings by beating him head-to-head on the golf course.


Bush Picks Mo. for Labor Day Campaigning (AP)

AP - Pressing his advantage, President Bush is campaigning by bus in Missouri, where rival John Kerry needs help from a state Democratic Party that faces problems of its own.


Nikkei Hits Five-Week Closing High

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei rose 0.49 percent to a  five-week closing high on Tuesday as growing optimism about the  domestic economic outlook buoyed small-cap stocks, but recent  gainers like miners fell on profit-taking.


Putin: No Talks with Separatist 'Child-Killers'

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin attacked the  West for calling on Russia to seek political dialogue with  Chechen separatists in the wake of last week's school hostage  siege in which at least 335 died -- half of them children.


Roadside Bomb Targets Baghdad Governor, 1 Killed

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Guerrillas tried to assassinate  Baghdad's governor on Tuesday, opening fire on his convoy and  then detonating a bomb in a van parked by the roadside, police  and government officials said.


Typhoon Songda Pounds South Japan, Snarls Transport

TOKYO (Reuters) - Powerful typhoon Songda made landfall in  southern Japan on Tuesday, pounding the region with torrential  rains and high winds that forced evacuations, caused blackouts  and brought public transport to a virtual standstill.


Weather dampens High Street sales

UK High Street spending growth slows in August, partly hit by wet weather, a British Retail Consortium survey finds.


Easyjet reports passenger jump

UK budget airline Easyjet sees passenger numbers jump by 24 in August compared with the same month last year


Baghdad governor escapes attack

The governor of Baghdad escapes unhurt when a roadside bomb explodes near his convoy.


Slip in demand lowers prices for seats on NYSE

New York Stock Exchange members seeking to rent their trading rights outnumber brokers who want them, as profits decline at the world #39;s biggest stock exchange.


FX Asia: Kiwi To Add To 9-Yr High Vs Aussie On Rate Gap

WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--The New Zealand dollar is likely to add to its nine-year high against its Australian counterpart if, as expected, the two countries


Anderson makes NHRA history with US Nationals win

Greg Anderson has so dominated Pro Stock this season that his championship quest has evolved into a pursuit of NHRA history. By Bob Hesser, Racers Edge Photography.


Offence takes day off

The Men in Black had no attack. The Calgary Stampeders -- sporting their black jerseys for the first time in two years -- sputtered on offence from the opening kickoff to the final gun as the Edmonton Eskimos


Effects of hurricane could delay space shuttle launch

NASA #39;s Kennedy Space Center suffered more damage from Hurricane Frances than any storm in its history, but escaped devastation that could have ended the US human space flight program.


Israel hits Hamas training camp

in the deadliest attack in Gaza for nearly four months, as Israel strikes back after a double suicide bombing. field used at night as a training base for militants, locals said.


Pakistan rejects US claim that bin Laden near capture

ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan Monday rejected as pre-election politicking a US official #39;s weekend claim that Osama bin Laden was close to being captured.


Army to Rebid Halliburton Contract -WSJ (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Army plans within months to\break up Halliburton Co.'s contract to provide support services\for U.S. troops in Iraq -- valued at up to  #36;13 billion -- and\open the work to competitive bids, the Wall Street Journal said\on Tuesday, citing an internal Army memorandum.


Steelers Uncertain of Bell's Status (AP)

AP - For the second straight season, the Pittsburgh Steelers might go into their opener without one of their key defensive players.


Japan's foreign reserves hit record high in August (AFP)

AFP - Japan's foreign exchange reserves at the end of August rose 8.75 billion dollars from July to a record 827.95 billion dollars for the fourth consecutive monthly rise, the finance ministry said.


Iraq Governor Survives Assassination Bid (AP)

AP - An explosion targeted the Baghdad governor's convoy as he was traveling through the capital Tuesday, killing two people but leaving him uninjured, the Interior Ministry said.


Digital Gear: Gadgets, Networks Go Mobile (PC World)

PC World - A high-capacity cigar, keys to the Internet, disc repair tools, Bluetooth add-on kit, and more.


Co-Op Puts A New Twist On Open Source (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Eight companies hope to cut costs and improve quality by sharing software code.


Oracle biding time while court tackles PeopleSoft takeover

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SAN FRANCISCO -- Oracle Corp. is biding its time and preparing for the integration of PeopleSoft


Gamecocks Coach Lou Holtz Goes Hopeful (AP)

AP - When coach Lou Holtz set out to revamp South Carolina's losing culture this offseason, he took a look at himself as well.


Australian opposition rushes out tax policy to halt poll slide (AFP)

AFP - Australia's opposition Labor Party tried to revitalise its election campaign, promising tax breaks for families and the lower paid as new opinion polls showed its lead had disappeared.


Done -- and 1

Where a day earlier there had been pleasure over the news that the Deutsche Bank Championship had committed to two more years at TPC Boston, yesterday there was a hint of a letdown -- that the final round had to end.


Digital Gear: Gadgets, Networks Go Mobile

A high-capacity cigar, keys to the Internet, disc repair tools, Bluetooth add-on kit, and more.


Quarterback faceoff a bit of a throwback

With precision passing, Joe Montana directed the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl titles. Dan Marino used his amazing arm to amass more than 61,000 passing yards in an unforgettable career with the Miami Dolphins.


NL notables

Brandon Backe hit the first home run by an Astros pitcher since Ron Villone smacked one Aug. 15, 2003.


Yankees settle for single win

After a daylong wait for an afternoon doubleheader that got turned into a single night game, the New York Yankees found their 1-2 punch.


It's Dungy's turn to play defense

Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy is often characterized as the individual on the NFL's Competition Committee most responsible for getting the 5-yard chuck rule enforced this season. But in a conference call with Patriots media yesterday, Dungy said that wasn't the case.


Finns gladly take tip from Eloranta

Former Bruin Mikko Eloranta tipped a shot past Olaf Kolzig with 3:22 left, lifting Finland to a 2-1 win over Germany yesterday and into the semifinals of the World Cup of Hockey.


Scott's birdie string runs out

He had his chances. Oh, did Adam Scott have his chances for a repeat victory in the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston yesterday. After igniting the inbound nine of his final-round 65 with birdies on Nos. 10 through 13, Scott narrowly missed opportunities on his next four holes.


Commonwealth Large capsules

GREATER LAWRENCE Coach: Steve Berard (fifth year, 12-30). Last year's record: 2-8. Returning starters: N/A. Returning lettermen: N/A. Strength: Numbers. Weakness: Lack of winning tradition. Outlook: After a tough season in which the Reggies picked up just two victories and went winless in league play, things can only get better. Steve Berard's squad was often mentioned as a sleeper in ...


Patriot League capsules

DUXBURY Coach: Don Dellorco (22d year, 143-72-9). Last year's record: 9-1-2. Returning starters (6): Peter Bizinkauskas, TE, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Tim Confer, TB/CB, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Shaun Croscup, C, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Matt Johnston, NG, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Ryan Mullin, FB/LB, 5-8, 170, Jr.; Chris Nixon, TB, 5-10, 170, Jr. Returning lettermen (11): Steve Ahern, S, Sr.; Tim Griswold, OT/DT, ...


Amcor cleans out top management ranks

Amcor has today revealed a thorough trashing and a top level clean out at the packaging giant over possible breaches of the Trade Practices Act after the company said certain officers and


Rivalry you can bank on

For employees at Bank of America's headquarters, lunch time presents geographic as well as culinary challenges. Workers must choose whether to walk a couple of blocks to the city's most popular sandwich shops, which happen to be clustered near the headquarters of Wachovia Corp. , Bank of America's cross-town rival.


Deciphering the Nasdaq

The fall season that greets us this month is usually the best time to make money with technology stocks. So, does the Nasdaq stock index, drooping with a decline of about 8 percent so far this year, really represent the investing world's view of technology right now?


Bush, Kerry spar over drug benefit

Republicans who led chants of  quot;flip-flop! quot; at the GOP convention in New York last week say they have new ammunition against presidential candidate John F. Kerry, who is on record as being both for and against a provision prohibiting Medicare from negotiating lower prices with drug companies.


MRI machines adapt to newest patients: pets

Fido may not be able to say where it hurts, but veterinarians at Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain will be able to peer into his brain with an MRI being installed this month.


Alitalia to cut 5,000 jobs in shake-up

Italy's flagship air carrier Alitalia plans to cut 5,000 jobs as part of restructuring efforts aimed at averting collapse, news reports and an industry source said yesterday.


Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices

Oil prices eased yesterday as top world exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its westbound crude sales in an effort to shift the large volumes it is offering to cool world markets.


Compromises urged amid deadlock in Darfur talks

ABUJA, Nigeria -- Peace talks on Sudan's violence-torn Darfur region are deadlocked, a mediator said yesterday, as the chief of the African Union appealed to the Sudanese government and rebels to compromise.


Four Cabinet members quit over term battle

BEIRUT -- Four Cabinet ministers resigned yesterday to protest the extension of President Emile Lahoud's term, part of a bruising political battle that divided allies and drew the attention of the UN Security Council. The ministers' resignations were not expected to bring down the 30-member government of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. But they prompted Lahoud to convene a meeting with ...


13 Palestinians killed in Gaza strike

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field yesterday morning, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25 in the bloodiest strike in Gaza in months, officials from both sides said. Most of the casualties allegedly were members of the anti-Israeli militant group.


No progress reported after talks on Kashmir

NEW DELHI -- The Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers ended two days of peace talks yesterday with promises of more negotiations on trust-building measures but no sign of progress toward resolving the pivotal dispute over the divided Himalayan region of Kashmir.


Victims mourned, officials criticized

BESLAN, Russia -- Funeral processions filled the rainy streets of this southern Russian city yesterday, carrying coffins large and small, as townspeople buried scores of victims of a carefully planned school standoff that prosecutors linked to a Chechen rebel leader.


Viking burial site found in England

LONDON -- Archeologists in northwestern England have found a burial site of six Viking men and women, complete with swords, spears, jewelry, fire-making materials, and riding equipment, officials said yesterday.


Gentler interrogation is working, US says

BAGHDAD -- The US military is reaping more high-quality intelligence tips from Iraqi prisoners than ever, since it jettisoned several coercive interrogation techniques after the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal in May, the American general in charge of Iraqi prisons said yesterday.


You take the bus, Ill take the limo

America is riveted by the story emerging in court of how former Disney president Michael Ovitz, now being sued over his 74 million pay-off, shocked even Hollywood with his grandiose behaviour.


The Fungi Hunt: So Many Species, Ripe for Finding

For mycologists  mushroom hunters  working in the mountains of Belize, there's little glamour, but many mysteries to solve.


In a Wife's Request at Her Husband's Deathbed, Ethics Are an Issue

In the midst of tragedy, a wife asks if it is possible to retrieve and store some of her husband's sperm after his death.


A Sociologist With an Advanced Degree in Calamity

Kathleen Tierney, a disaster researcher, says that catastrophes change the way people experience time.


Where the Healing Touch Starts With the Hospital Design

A sprinkling of architects and designers around the world are working to greatly change hospitals by humanizing their design.


5,000 Alitalia jobs may be slashed

Alitalia, Italy #39;s largest airline, said it plans to cut 5,000 jobs, or about a quarter of its regular work force, and split into two companies to save \$1.


Merrill #39;s \$1ma week liability

THE banker at the centre of Britain #39;s biggest sex discrimination case was losing her firm almost \$1ma week, a tribunal has been told.


Pakistan to consider Indian diesel export offer

NEW DELHI: Pakistan will consider India #39;s offer of diesel export to boost cooperation on the energy front, said Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri here Monday.


Matsushita To Launch World #39;s Largest Plasma TV

TOKYO, SEPT 6: Panasonic brand products maker Matsushita Electric Industrial Co said on Monday it will launch the world #39;s largest plasma display television, with a screen measuring 65-inches diagonally, on Oct 1 in Japan.


Astros pitcher supplies the pop

The crowd was on its feet, beckoning the latest slugging surprise in the Astros offense to re-emerge from the dugout. Already seated and oblivious to the cheers, Brandon Backe


Valverde puts heat on Tour leaders

Alejandro Valverde threw down the gauntlet to the other contenders in the Tour of Spain cycle race by winning stage three between Burgos and Soria.


Golf: Cool-head Luke up for the cup

LUKE DONALD will tell Bernhard Langer next week he is confident enough to be paired with any of his European team-mates in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.


Cubs top Expos on five homers

Ramirez hit two two-run homers and right-hander Carlos Zambrano allowed four hits in eight innings Monday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-1 victory over the Montreal Expos.


Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills at Least 14 Palestinians

Israeli attack helicopters, warplanes and tanks hit a training camp in Gaza, used by the Islamic militant group Hamas. Palestinian sources say 14 militants were killed and another 30 people injured.


Palestinians prepare to vote

Voter registration has begun throughout the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in preparation for possible general and local elections next year.


Russia School Siege Stokes Ethnic Tensions (AP)

AP - Raya Archakova says she's afraid to send her 17-year-old daughter to English lessons after last week's school siege, but not because she's worried about another terrorist attack.


Spammers exploit anti-spam trap

Spammers have become enthusiastic adopters of technology designed to spot and stop them.


Japan optimism pushes Asia higher

TOKYO, Japan -- Asian stocks closed mainly higher Tuesday, led by Japanese banks and insurers. Taiwan and Singapore did best in the region.


Matsushita to unveil world #39;s largest plasma display

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd announced Monday it will launch a 65-inch high-definition plasma display on October 1. The latest model of the Viera series will be the


Indians #39; long balls leave Mariners 0-for-September

Ichiro Suzuki inched closer to the Major League hits record with a 2-for-4 night. They were two of just five hits Seattle managed against Cleveland starter CC


Rochus runs aground in 5-set loss to Hrbaty

The Little Engine That Could simply couldn #39;t any longer. Olivier Rochus, who stood much taller than his 5-foot-5-inch frame in two big


Ortiz double breaks it open

They once again escaped with a victory in a game that had the same type of tension that marked the last time they played at Network Associates Coliseum, the home of the always formidable Oakland Athletics.


Recharged Americans confident

A well-rested US team is eager for a rematch against Russia. It #39;ll get it tonight in a World Cup of Hockey quarter-final elimination game (CBC, 6 pm).


Putin Attacks West #39;s Chechnya Double Standard, Independent Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western countries observe double standards when they call Chechen separatists rebels instead of terrorists, the Independent reported.


Turkey Must Increase Kurds #39; Rights -Verheugen

Turkey must go further in improving its Kurdish minority #39;s cultural rights, EU Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen said on Tuesday.


Alitalia, Cushy #39; Jobs Machine, Faces Cost Cuts (Update1)

Every morning at 7:45, Alitalia SpA Flight 1022 leaves Rome #39;s Fiumicino Airport for Milan #39;s Malpensa Airport. An average of 80 seats on the Airbus 320, 60 percent of the total, are occupied


Softbank, Dentsu, Nippon Meat to Join Nikkei 225 Next Month

Softbank Corp., Dentsu Inc. and Nippon Meat Packers Inc. will be added to the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, the compiler of the 55-year-old benchmark said.


New Internet magazine grooms women for jihad

DUBAI:  quot;Our main mission: push our children to the battlefield, like Al-Khansaa, quot; declares Umm Raad al-Tamimi in a newly-launched online magazine teaching women how to contribute to jihad, or holy war.


Fiji proud of its new king of golf

Vijay Singh #39;s rise to No. 1 in golf could be a tonic for old ethnic divisions in Fiji, even if it takes a while for his achievement to sink in.


Petrova upends Henin-Hardenne

Justine Henin-Hardenne looked up at the scoreboard that showed her opponent, Russian Nadia Petrova, leading by a set and a break. Then


Virgin in Talks With Chinese Telecom Firm

British conglomerate Virgin Group Ltd. announced Tuesday that it is in talks with a mainland Chinese telecommunications company to set up a joint venture to provide mobile services in China.


AP: Iran Nuke Fuel Program Starts at Mine (AP)

AP - Iran's campaign to control the nuclear fuel cycle starts deep under this barren patch of desert, in a mine that engineers expect to start yielding uranium ore in less than two years.


ESPN Star Sports challenge India cricket rights (Reuters)

Reuters - Walt Disney Co. and News Corp. are to challenge in court the conditional award of Indian cricket TV rights to local media firm Zee Telefilms Ltd., their ESPN Star Sports joint venture said on Tuesday.


Dollar Soft Pedals, Waits on Greenspan

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar eased further off last week's  highs on the euro and yen on Tuesday as the market awaited a  speech by Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan which was  expected to confirm a measured pace of interest rate rises.


Will IAMGold merger deal pass or fail?

The crucial Gold Fields shareholder vote on whether to merge Gold Fields #39; international mining assets and those of Canada #39;s IAMGold is set to take place on Tuesday, with the result hanging in the balance.


Welcome for freed Kenyan truckers

Three Kenyan drivers held hostage by militants in Iraq for 42 days return to Nairobi to an emotional welcome.


Kerry Launches Second Attack on Bush

Hitting President Bush on the issues of jobs and the war in Iraq, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry is moving aggressively in the face of polls showing his candidacy lagging.    Campaigning in North Carolina, a state hurt by job losses, Kerry says he would end tax breaks for companies that outsource overseas...


AP: Iran Nuke Fuel Program Starts at Mine

SAGHAND, Iran - Iran's campaign to control the nuclear fuel cycle starts deep under this barren patch of desert, in a mine that engineers expect to start yielding uranium ore in less than two years.    Elsewhere in central Iran, the ore will be processed into yellowcake powder and then into uranium hexaflouride gas, and the gas injected into centrifuges to be enriched into fuel...


Softbank, Dentsu, Nippon Meat to Join Nikkei Average (Update1)

Softbank Corp., Dentsu Inc. and Nippon Meat Packers Inc. will be added to the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, according to the provider of the 55-year-old benchmark.


NATO, Russia to discuss school siege

NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has called a meeting of NATO states and Russia on Tuesday to discuss the siege of a school by Chechen separatists in which more than 335 people died, a NATO spokesman said.


We #39;ll get it right, claims Gerrard

With team spirit integral to sporting success, it #39;s hardly surprising that everyone in the England camp wants Wayne Bridge to do well.


McLaren aim to spoil Ferrari #39;s party

Kimi Raikkonen #39;s well-deserved win in the Belgian Grand Prix has revived hopes of the last few races of the year being genuinely competitive.


Sox pick up where they left off vs. A #39;s: Roll up 8-3 win in return <b>...</b>

Catching the New York Yankees stats, schedule remains the primary goal of the Red Sox stats, schedule, but winning the wild card and being forced to face the Oakland


Suicide bomber kills seven US Marines

A suicide attacker sped up to a US military convoy near Fallujah and detonated an explosives-packed vehicle yesterday, killing seven Marines and three Iraqi soldiers, US military officials said.


'Amazing' Viking cemetery found

Archaeologists unearth what is believed to be the first discovery of a Viking burial site in the UK.


Crude Oil Slides Again

The benchmark US crude was down 96 cents, or 2, to \$43.03 a barrel, as traders felt confident about supply-and-demand dynamics. Prices are now down about 13 from their intraday record high of almost \$50 a barrel on Sept.


Unions reject Alitalia rescue plan

LONDON, England -- Italian trade unions have rejected a rescue plan put forward by Alitalia management, intended to turn the airline around with job cuts and a restructured corporate framework.


Seagate Sees Results Above Estimates

Seagate Technology, the top US maker of computer hard-disc drives, on Tuesday forecast quarterly earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates amid stronger demand for its products than in the previous quarter.


manufacturing output falls again

British manufacturing output unexpectedly dropped for the second month running in July, figures showed today. The data, from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reinforced impressions that interest rates were either at or close to their peak.


Union rejects US Air proposal

Leaders of US Airways Group Inc. #39;s pilots union rejected the carrier #39;s latest contract proposal late Monday, a blow to the No.


Halliburton Shares Fall on Outlook for Iraq Contract (Update1)

Shares of Halliburton Co., the world #39;s biggest oilfield-services company, fell as much 1.6 percent in Germany after the Wall Street Journal said a contract worth as much as \$13 billion with the US Army may be broken up.


Cairn Boosts Indian Oil Reserves, Reports Lower Net (Update1)

Cairn Energy Plc, the largest UK- based oil-exploration and production company, boosted its estimate of recoverable oil reserves at a field in India and reported a decline in first-half profit.


Circuit City Sales Trail Estimates

Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced spending through August.


Fleetwood 1Q Profit Sharply Higher

Fleetwood Enterprises Inc., a maker of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, said Tuesday that first-quarter profits rose sharply due to strong sales in its motor homes and housing segments.


Bye-bye, floppy. It #39;s been good to know you

If you #39;re a computer user, you may have several of them stacked on your desk. We #39;re talking about floppy disks - and they are pretty much becoming extinct.


Not that kind of chick

Hamburg Township, Mich. - Gary Baja is surprised by some of the people who have checked out his new restaurant, CR Smokin #39; Chicks.


Euro-Zone Growth Continues to Lag in 2Q

The euro-zone economy grew by 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2004, a touch slower than in the first three months of the year, according to initial estimates released Tuesday by the European Union.


Olmert: Erez industrial zone to close before March

Deputy Prime Minister and Industry and Trade Minister Ehud Olmert visited the Erez industrial zone in the northern Gaza Strip Tuesday, declaring that


Dollar is down, gold up in Europe

The US dollar fell Tuesday morning against other major currencies in European trading. Gold prices rose. The euro was quoted at \$1.


GB: Ofcom entscheidet ber Voice-over-IP Rufnummern Geographische <b>...</b>

UK regulator Ofcom decided to make geographic and non-geographic numbers available for VoIP (voice over IP) services. Non-geographic VoIP numbers will have a 056 prefix code, and will be available to all  quot;local


Shuttle space centre surveys hurricane damage

All three remaining space shuttles weathered Hurricane Frances without apparent damage, after the cyclone weakened before hitting the Florida coast south of Cape Canaveral.


Intel #39;s Rosedale chip brings WiMax closer

Intel Corp. has begun shipping samples of its first WiMax chip, called Rosedale, and the first network trials based on the technology will start next year, a senior company executive said Tuesday.


Intel shifts focus to multicore chip performance

Intel Corp., which has led the charge in the gigahertz race, is expected to change its tune at this week #39;s developer forum in San Francisco by focusing on improving chip performance by adding more cores to the microprocessor.


Mathematical breakthrough could bring disaster for ecommerce

Mathematicians are close to solving a 150 year-old theory - and the solution could add up to problems for internet commerce. The Riemann hypothesis, formulated by Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann in 1859, would


#39;Longhorn #39; Delay Is Linux Gain

When Microsoft Corp. announced last week it was scaling back the feature set for the next version of Windows, code-named Longhorn, it may have inadvertently given competitors the opening they #39;d been looking for.


Sony previews high-definition video camera

Sony is previewing a new camcorder that takes video in digital high-definition quality for consumers. The four pound (HDR-FX1) device is set to go one sale next month in Japan and around the world by the end of the year.


Open-source CRM firm launches subscription service

Open-source software start-up SugarCRM plans to introduce support services for its free contact management product on Thursday, part of a big push to lure customers away from high-priced, proprietary programs.


RFID tags: The people say no

CNET News.com recently ran a report on companies with technologies that involve implanting RFID chips under people #39;s skin or inside a bracelet.


Oracle is in a buying mood, its president says

As Oracle Corp. pushes forward with its hostile bid to acquire rival enterprise software maker PeopleSoft Inc. for \$7.7 billion, it is also sizing up further acquisition


TiVo and Netflix  #39;team for movie downloads #39;

Netflix and TiVo are to team up to deliver movies over broadband, according to NewsWeek. The magazine expects the partnership to go public later this month, although neither company would comment, and details


Underestimating Bob Evans #39; contributions

Your statements (re: the S/360)  quot;...It was the first mainframe that allowed different applications to be run simultaneously ... quot; and  quot;..Before the S/360 appeared on the scene each computer was unique .. quot; are utterly wrong and do not give the IBM System


IDC: Disk Systems Growth in Q2

Fueled by demand in the Asia/Pacific region and Japan, external disk storage systems revenues grew 8 percent year over year to \$3.


Forbes: iPod Spin-Off Could Boost Apple

While the iPod has largely been responsible for Apple #39;s recent revival, especially among investors, Forbes believes the company could be worth more if it were to spin-off its iPod and iTunes operations.


AMD, Infineon to spend \$200m on nanotech know-how

AMD and Infineon are to spend 170m (\$200m) between them to build a nanotech research facility. According to a Bloomberg report, the R amp;D centre will be located in Dresden, Germany, probably not far from


Henin-Hardenne Bounced from US Open

Defending women #39;s champion and top-seed Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium is out of the US Open tennis tournament in New York.


Mutombo says he #39;s being traded to Rockets; will back up, mentor <b>...</b>

Dikembe Mutombo, 38, has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that will send him from the Chicago Bulls to Houston in exchange for Eric Piatkowski, Adrian Griffin and Mike Wilks, the Houston Chronicle reports.


I can handle top job says Robinson

BAGSHOT, England -- England acting head coach Andy Robinson has insisted that he is the right man to take the world champions through to the 2007 World Cup.


NCAA Game Summary - Nevada at Louisiana Tech

Kretschmer, a two-time 1,000-yard rusher and a preseason candidate for the Doak Walker award, did not start due to a knee problem and finished with just seven yards on four carries...Nevada was picked fifth in the WAC #39;s preseason poll, while Louisiana


Lions-NZ tickets set for ballot

Rugby fans across the Tasman will have to enter a ballot to obtain tickets for next year #39;s Lions tour. Fifteen thousand visitors are also expected to follow their team from Britain.


Padres suddenly appear playoff worthy

Putting some starch back into their playoff bid, the Padres crafted their best outing in some time last night. Ramon Vazquez, starting for the injured Mark Loretta, provided three hits, and


FSU moves inside to avoid Frances

As Frances continued its move toward the Panhandle with strong winds and constant rain, the Seminoles practiced inside Monday. Although coach Bobby Bowden had


Spammers exploit anti-spam trap

Some spammers are getting their messages through using techniques designed to spot and stop them. A survey shows that spammers are the biggest users of a technique designed to find out if e-mail comes from the net address it says it does.


Lower costs prompt internet boom

LONDON - The number of newcomers to the internet in Britain has surged this year to its highest level since the dotcom heyday of 2001, according to a study.


Qureia endorses Hamas revenge

Ahmed Qureia, the Palestinian prime minister, today broke with calls for a ceasefire and said that Hamas would be  quot;justified quot; in taking revenge for an Israeli airstrike that killed 14 of its activists.


Caribbean islands prepare for Ivan

Bridgetown - Islanders scrambled to put up storm shutters and buy water as Hurricane Ivan churned toward Barbados just days after Hurricane Frances tore across the Caribbean.


Ofek-6 failure considered major setback for Israeli intelligence <b>...</b>

By israelinsider staff September 7, 2004. The loss yesterday of the Ofek-6 spy satellite, due to a malfunction in its Shavit rocket launcher, is expected to delay Israel #39;s plans for more sophisticated surveillance


Canadian Pharmacies Look Overseas for Drug Supply, Paper Says

Some Canadian pharmacies are looking at countries like Britain, Ireland and New Zealand for their drug supplies as demand from the US increases, USA Today said.


Tribunal told of banker #39;s costly underperformance

A banker suing Merrill Lynch for 7.5m for sexual discrimination was losing her department 560,000 a week, an employment tribunal heard yesterday.


UK gets more phone numbers

THE RASH OF VoIP services being peddled in the UK has meant that the country has to release a new batch of phone numbers. Telco watchdog Ofcom has barked that it would establish the prefix  quot;056, quot; allowing


Intel Looks to Get Back on Track

After its recent delays and missteps, chip maker sets its sights on a dual-core future. Intel will look to a multicore future during the Fall Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco this week as it tries


Authentication Is Not an Anti-Spam System

Opinion: Already we #39;re hearing it, that spammers are beating SPF and the other authentication systems. But the truth has always been that authentication is only a tool for anti-spam systems to use.


New stars and stripes: US may bench vets to keep Cup

The single-elimination quarterfinals of the World Cup of Hockey #39;s North American pool start tonight in St. Paul, Minn. And the biggest question remains just which Team USA will show up for


Samsung to Launch Phone with Mini Hard Drive (Reuters)

Reuters - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's\third-largest handset maker, said on Tuesday it was launching\the first mobile phone with a stamp-sized hard disc drive this\month that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times.


Backe Homers and Pitches Astros to Win (AP)

AP - Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe got his first career homer, a two-run shot, and allowed one run in seven innings to keep the Astros in the thick of the NL wild-card chase with an 11-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday  #151; their season-high 10th straight victory.


Seagate Sees Results Above Estimates (Reuters)

Reuters - Seagate Technology, the top U.S. maker\of computer hard-disc drives, on Tuesday forecast quarterly\earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates amid stronger\demand for its products than in the previous quarter.


Talking heads are catching on as Web meetings take off (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Why waste time at the airport and rack up travel expenses when you can hold that business meeting over the Internet?


Grover parlays 'Street' cred into DVD gig (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Sesame Street's Grover may not be aware he appears on TV, but the media-savvy Muppet does know who Fahrenheit 9/11 filmmaker Michael Moore is. We caught up with Grover as his new DVD, A Celebration of Me, Grover (Sony Wonder,  #36;13), arrives in stores, marking the 35th season of the children's TV show.


Circuit City Sales Trail Estimates (Reuters)

Reuters - Circuit City Stores Inc.  on\Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store\sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift\and reduced spending through August.


Finnair Introduces Mobile Check-In Service (AP)

AP - In what it calls a first in international air travel, Finnair says it will let its frequent fliers check in using text messages on mobile phones.


Euro-Zone Growth Continues to Lag in 2Q (AP)

AP - The euro-zone economy grew by 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2004, a touch slower than in the first three months of the year, according to initial estimates released Tuesday by the European Union.


Single mom wants to make most of financial assets (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Your Portfolio:  Each month a financial planner reviews a reader's portfolio and suggests improvements.


Rite Aid Cuts View as Pharmacy Sales Slow (Reuters)

Reuters - Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. \on Tuesday warned that full-year profit and revenue would fall\short of Wall Street expectations because of slowing pharmacy\sales as companies try to curb health-care costs.


Stocks Set to Open Up as Oil Prices Fall

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks were set to open higher on  Tuesday after a long holiday weekend, with U.S. oil prices  falling more than a dollar and Seagate Technology STX.N, a  computer hard-drive maker, raising its first-quarter profit  forecast.


Stocks to Watch Tuesday

The top U.S. maker of computer hard-disc drives forecast  quarterly sales and earnings above Wall Street estimates amid  stronger demand for its products.


Seagate Sees Results Above Estimates

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Seagate Technology, the top U.S. maker  of computer hard-disc drives, on Tuesday forecast quarterly  earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates amid stronger  demand for its products than in the previous quarter.


Frances Damages NASA Space Center (AP)

AP - Hurricane Frances did more damage to the Kennedy Space Center than any other storm in history, tearing an estimated 1,000 exterior panels from a giant building where spaceships are assembled, officials said Monday.


Circuit City Sales Trail Estimates

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Circuit City Stores Inc. CC.N on  Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store  sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift  and reduced spending through August.


Rite Aid Cuts View as Pharmacy Sales Slow

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. RAD.N  on Tuesday warned that full-year profit and revenue would fall  short of Wall Street expectations because of slowing pharmacy  sales as companies try to curb health-care costs.


Fleetwood Enterprises Earnings Higher

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Recreational vehicle maker Fleetwood  Enterprises Inc. FLE.N on Tuesday said quarterly earnings  rose on improved results at its mobile home division.


HealthSouth Names John Workman CFO

CHICAGO (Reuters) - HealthSouth Corp. HLSH.PK, an  operator of rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging and surgery  centers, on Tuesday said it hired the former chief executive of  U.S. Can Co. to be its chief financial officer.


Reclusive Russian May Have Made Math Breakthrough (Reuters)

Reuters - A reclusive Russian may have\solved one of the world's toughest mathematics problems and\stands to win  #36;1 million -- but he doesn't appear to care.


Oil Falls; OPEC Says Market Well-Supplied

\

 LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices eased further on Tuesday, as\the head of OPEC cartel said that markets were well-supplied\with crude and traders continued to take profits from this\year's 40 percent rally.


US army 'to axe Halliburton deal'

The Pentagon is to end the contract Halliburton has to service US troops in Iraq, the Wall Street Journal reports.


UK lawyer opens firm in Pyongyang

A British lawyer opens a law firm in North Korea, hoping to cash in on the foreigners doing business there.


Top U.S. General in Iraq Sees Shift for Troops --Paper

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. commander in the Gulf  region sees the role of U.S. troops in Iraq possibly shifting  as early as next year to focus less on combat and more on  training Iraqi security forces, The Washington Post reported on  Tuesday.


Angry Putin Rules Out Chechen Talks as Crowds Rally

BESLAN, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin  rejected any dialogue with Chechen separatists, blamed for at  least 335 deaths in the school hostage siege, as hundreds of  thousands joined rallies against terrorism.


Israel Hits Hamas Training Camp in Gaza, Killing 14

GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli tanks, helicopters and warplanes  pounded a Hamas training camp Tuesday, killing 14 militants in  the deadliest ever strike against the Islamic faction a week  after it carried out a double suicide bombing.


Iran Nears Deal on Renewed Nuclear Freeze

VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran has agreed in principle to renew a  freeze of some sensitive nuclear activities in a move  apparently aimed at easing pressure ahead of a U.N. nuclear  watchdog meeting next week, diplomats said Tuesday.


First Milosevic Trial Defense Witness Called

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Former Yugoslav President Slobodan  Milosevic blasted a decision to impose defense lawyers on him  as "legal fiction" Tuesday as his first witness began her  testimony at his war crimes trial.


Taiwan Mulls New Policy to Differentiate from China

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's foreign ministry is considering  a proposal to use the name "Taiwan" more frequently to  distinguish the island from rival China, a spokesman said on  Tuesday, in a move likely to anger Beijing.


Armenian supremacy for Agassi

They played for the championship of Armenia yesterday at Flushing Meadow, where a collateral event, the US Open, was also in progress.


Rochus runs aground in 5-set loss to Hrbaty

The Little Engine That Could simply couldn't any longer. Olivier Rochus, who stood much taller than his 5-foot-5-inch frame in two big five-set victories here, ran out of steam against Dominik Hrbaty and squandered a two-set lead, falling, 2-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0.


Mass rallies for Beslan victims

Tens of thousands gather in Moscow and other Russian cities as the nation mourns victims of the school siege.


US Airways Pilots Reject Wage and Benefit Cuts

Leaders of the US Airways pilots' union rejected a bid to have pilots vote on a proposal by the airline for \$295 million in wage and benefit cuts.


Hamas vows Gaza revenge

Palestinian militant group Hamas swears vengeance for 14 of its members killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza.


Golf: Singh revels in top spot

Vijay Singh is delighted at becoming the new world number one after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship.


Museveni rejects war mediation

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni says attempts to hold third party talks with LRA rebels are a waste of time.


Putin rejects 'child-killer talks'

Russia's president denounces calls for him to talk to Chechen separatists after the siege that killed hundreds.


Indian Muslim community growing

India's Muslim community is growing much faster than other groups, new census figures suggest.


Blair to reshuffle 'by weekend'

Tony Blair tells his monthly news conference that he will reshuffle his top team by the end of the week.


Modified animals continue trend

The use of genetically modified animals in UK labs continues to grow, official statistics released on Tuesday show.


Hiroshima group plans 'people's tribunal' over US atomic bombings (AFP)

AFP - Japanese anti-war campaigners said they planned a "people's tribunal" over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that could symbolically hold the United States responsible for war crimes.


Fierce Clashes in Iraq Kill 34 People

BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. forces battled insurgents loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday, in clashes that killed 34 people, including one American soldier, and wounded 193, U.S...


14 Palestinian Militants Killed in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training camp early Tuesday, killing at least 14 militants and wounding 30 others in one of the deadliest airstrikes since fighting broke out four years ago.    The attack came a week after Hamas suicide bombers blew up two buses in the Israeli city of Beersheba, killing 16 people...


10 Deaths Blamed on Hurricane Frances

TAMPA, Fla. - Frances completed its two-day assault on Florida, leaving storm-weary residents Tuesday with flooding, frayed nerves and shortages of everyday items such as gas, ice and water...


AL East Race Tight As Yanks, Bosox Win

The New York Yankees will do just about anything to hold off the surging Boston Red Sox.    They even tried asking the commissioner's office to award them a forfeit victory...


Fighting Intensifies in Sadr City

U.S. troops Tuesday engaged in heavy combat with insurgents in the Sadr City section of Baghdad, an impoverished neighborhood that is a stronghold for forces loyal to rebel Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr. One U.S. soldier was killed in the fighting and at least 25 Iraqis were dead, officials said.


Hundreds rally against terrorism

Even as Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected any dialogue with Chechen separatists, blamed for at least 335 deaths in the school hostage siege, hundreds of thousands joined rallies against terrorism.


Singapore Extends Ban on Malaysian Poultry, Eggs

Singapore says it has extended a ban on all poultry and egg imports from Malaysia due to a new outbreak of bird flu there. Singapore says it is working with Malaysia to develop ways to import poultry and eggs


5,000 Alitalia job cuts planned

Management at the Italian national airline Alitalia has put forward a rescue plan to trade unions that foresees slashing 5,000 jobs to keep the struggling carrier aloft.


A #39;s, Sox look like AL #39;s best

For eight innings, anyway, it was the kind of pulsating confrontation that was anticipated considering how tough it has been to separate these two teams lately.


Typhoon Songda Hits Japan, South Korea

A powerful typhoon is battering parts of Japan and South Korea with heavy rains and high winds, killing at least two people and injuring more than 300.


Cairn puts Rajasthan crude output at 5mn tons

Cairn Energy, the UK-based oil  amp; gas major said on Tuesday that it plans to produce up to 5mn tons of crude oil from its recent discoveries in Rajasthan by the end of 2007.


SKorea #39;s Samsung Electronics develops world #39;s 1st HDD-embedded <b>...</b>

SEOUL (AFX) - Samsung Electronics Co said that it has developed a hard disc drive (HDD)-embedded mobile handset, claiming it the world #39;s first.


MSN Music Service is an average entry in the online stakes

There #39;s nothing really horrible about Microsoft #39;s new MSN Music Service; it #39;s just that there #39;s nothing really great about it, either.


PREVIEW-Spain looking for huge improvement against Bosnia

Spain coach Luis Aragones is looking for a huge improvement from his side when they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with a tricky tie against Bosnia on Wednesday.


Ivan stalks Caribbean islands

Caribbean islanders are bracing for Hurricane Ivan -- only a few days since Hurricane Frances roared through the region. Ivan is heading for the Windward Islands packing sustained winds of 110 miles-an-hour.


Iraqi militants demand \$5m to free French reporters

LONDON - The Iraqi Islamic militant group holding two French journalists hostage has demanded a \$5m (2.8m) ransom for their release, to be paid within 48 hours, as well as a set of hard-to-meet demands.


Introducing the BOFH-brand internet caf #233;

Episode 29 Or should that be 'Technology Centre'?


AMD heralds OS support for dual-core CPUs

IDF Fall '04 As Intel prepares to detail its own multi-core chips


ShellShock wins 'Nam battle

A current slew of games suggest that the Vietnam War is the conflict of the moment, with Conflict: Vietnam and Shellshock: Nam '67 out this week.


Samsung to Launch Phone with Mini Hard Drive

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's  third-largest handset maker, said on Tuesday it was launching  the first mobile phone with a stamp-sized hard disc drive this  month that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times.


PC Screen Price-Fall to Slow in Fourth Quarter

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Prices of computer screens are expected  to fall by less than 5 percent in the fourth quarter as the  market stabilizes on hopes of a pick-up in demand during the  Christmas season, a U.S.-based research firm said on Tuesday.


Manufacturing Output Drops

Manufacturers saw their fledgling recovery stumble in July on sharp declines in the production of beer and medicines, figures showed today.


Air Societal Concerns To Fill Innovation Gaps

Radio-frequency identification is a technology that #39;s touted as the replacement for the bar code. These postage-stamp-size RFID tags contain a tiny microchip that #39;s smaller than a grain of sand and capable of storing information.


New Napoli club to play in third division

A new Naples football club, formed to replace the bankrupt team of the Italian city, has been handed a place in the country #39;s third division.


MLB: Boston 8, Oakland 3

David Ortiz drove in half of Boston #39;s runs Monday in an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Boston, which has won 18 of its last 20 games, remained 2 1/2 games behind the first


Padres stop St. Louis, stay in wild-card hunt

Ryan Klesko singled in the go-ahead run with no outs in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres beat St. Louis 7-3 on Monday night to keep alive their slim playoff hopes and end the Cardinals #39; nine-game winning streak.


Rugby: New Zealand expects to make millions out of Lions #39; tour

WELLINGTON : The British and Irish Lions have agreed to play an extra match in their three Test tour of New Zealand next year, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) revealed.


Quattrone's  Fate Lies in  Firm Hands

The former high-flying investment banker is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal securities investigation and attempted witness-tampering.
 -The Washington Post


Floppy Disk Becoming Relic of the Past

Like the penny, the floppy drive is hardly worth the trouble, computer makers say. -AP


Back-To-School Now Includes Electronics

For back-to-school shoppers, a new alphabet reigns, and it starts with E for electronics. With camera cell phones and the Apple iPod music player topping student wish lists, some of the hottest gadgets have little to do with pen or paper, much less studying.


Homework Problems? Help Is a Click Away.

If you are like many parents, there's a good chance you can't remember the last time you solved for X, were never really confident about the rules for when to use a comma, and find that the hourly rate for private tutors can be a bit daunting.


Next Windows Version: 2006 Target

Microsoft said on Friday it will ship the next version of Windows in 2006, but scaled back plans to include a new system for finding and storing information in its flagship operating system.


Reporting Rip-Offs  (As Seen on TV!)

Whether it's the latest miracle ab exerciser, a get-rich-quick scheme or a weight-loss supplement, many of those call-now-and-order products hyped on infomercials and TV shopping networks are nothing more than tacky junk. Separating the rip-offs from the useful gadgets isn't always easy.


Building EBay Businesses

Scot Wingo, author of eBay Strategies: 10 Proven Methods to Maximize Your eBay Business, will answer reader questions about the online marketplace. Wingo is president and chief executive of ChannelAdvisor, an eBay consignment franchise.


Drug Makers Eye RFID Tags in Counterfeiting Fight

Big pharmaceutical companies are testing new tracking technology they hope will help them spot counterfeit drugs before they reach consumers' medicine cabinets.


Poker Proves a Hot Hand For Gaming Industry

Card game's popularity is fanned by a combination of television, technology and, for some, the allure of big money. -The Washington Post


North Pole 'was once subtropical'

Ice cores drilled from deep beneath the floor of the Arctic Ocean show it was once warm enough for swimming.


Alitalia unions balk at job cuts

Unions at Alitalia called a plan to cut a quarter of the workforce  quot;unacceptable quot; Tuesday and urged the Italian government to step in to ease the pain of restructuring the ailing state-controlled airline.


XML: Too much of a good thing?

Explosion of special-interest XML dialects could mean the standard is a success or could be the start of a new headache.


Open-source CRM firm offers subscription service

Start-up SugarCRM sets out to shake up the business applications market with a free program and low-cost support.


RFID tags: The people say no

The issue has united readers of all stripes, from the religious to privacy advocates, CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos writes.


HP, Sun to resell new high-end Hitachi array

Hewlett-Packard Co. and Sun Microsystems Inc. both plan to announce Wednesday that they will resell a high-end disk array being introduced by Hitachi Data Systems Corp.


Intel's Rosedale chip brings WiMax closer

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA -- Intel Corp. has begun shipping samples of its first WiMax chip, called Rosedale, and the first network trials based on the technology will start next year, a senior company executive said Tuesday.


Oracle is in a buying mood, its president says

LONDON -- As Oracle Corp. pushes forward with its hostile bid to acquire rival enterprise software maker PeopleSoft Inc. for \$7.7 billion, it is also sizing up further acquisition options, according to Oracle President, Charles Phillips.


Oracle touts grid computing to open show

LONDON -- Oracle Corp. rang in the first day of its OpenWorld European conference series on Monday by touting the growth of grid computing in Europe, followed with the main news of the day: the release of E-Business Suite Version 11i.10.


Sun readies first Opteron blade server

Sun Microsystems Inc. next year will introduce a new line of blade servers that will bring the Linux operating system and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s Opteron processor to its Netra line of telecommunications industry servers.


Samsung shows cell phone with hard-disk drive

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA -- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to begin selling later this month a cellular telephone that includes a hard-disk drive. The handset was unveiled as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom Asia 2004 event began here on Monday and is the first cell phone of its kind in the world, according to the company.


Macromedia looks to extend Web conferencing

Macromedia is looking to bring Web conferencing to the masses by making its Breeze Live hosted service available on a pay-as-you go basis instead of requiring a subscription.


Intel Looks to Get Back on Track

After its recent delays and missteps, chip maker sets its sights on a dual-core future.


What Will Stripped-Down Longhorn Offer?

It may be missing a few features, but the OS will be worth the upgrade, Microsoft says.


Pro-Maoist union vows to shut 30 companies in Nepal (AFP)

AFP - A pro-Maoist trade union in Nepal vowed to force the closure of 35 companies after shutting down 12 last month, the latest pressure tactic in the rebels' attempts to topple the constitutional monarchy.


Stocks Open Higher as Oil Prices Retreat

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened higher on Tuesday as oil  prices fell by nearly a dollar and several companies raised  quarterly profit forecasts amid a brighter mood on Wall Street  after a long holiday weekend.


Oil Extends Falls, Supply Fears Lessen

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices eased further on Tuesday, as  the head of the OPEC cartel said markets were well-supplied  with crude and traders continued to take profits from this  year's 40 percent rally.


Circuit City Growth Misses Estimates

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Circuit City Stores Inc. CC.N on  Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store  sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift  and reduced spending through August.


Yellow Roadway Raises Profit Outlook

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yellow Roadway Corp. YELL.O on  Tuesday raised its third-quarter earnings outlook, citing a  more disciplined pricing climate and better-than-expected  "operating efficiencies."


Brother of Ex-Mexico President Found Dead (AP)

AP - Enrique Salinas, the youngest brother of former Mexican president Carlos Salinas de Gortari, was found dead in a car on the outskirts of Mexico City on Monday, with a plastic bag tied over his head in an apparent murder, officials said.


Bush preaches to choir while trying to win converts on campaign trail (AFP)

AFP - With less than two months until the November 2 election, President George W. Bush is working to shore up support among his staunchest supporters even as he courts undecided voters.


Court Bars Rubble Removal from Jerusalem Shrine (Reuters)

Reuters - Israel's Supreme Court has\temporarily barred the removal of thousands of tons of rubble\from Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site in response to a\petition by archaeologists, officials said Tuesday.


Rob White aims for a zero defect finish to the season

The Viry technical director is aiming for perfect reliability through to the final race of the year. Beginning this weekend in Monza.


Cadavers Steal the Show in L.A.

An exhibit of dissected and flayed corpses, on display for the first time in the United States, attracts a steady stream of visitors curious to see what humans really look like under the skin. Randy Dotinga reports from Los Angeles.


City Survives Art Geek Invasion

This year's Ars Electronica festival turned the city of Linz, Austria, into one big digital art installation, featuring everything from car alarms programmed with laugh tracks to messages broadcast by antelope horn. By Michelle Delio.


Newton Nuts Show How It's Done

Apple's Newton was a failure for its maker, but not for the die-hard Newton community. A leading researcher believes the user community has done a better job looking after the PDA than Apple ever did. By Leander Kahney.


Europe Warned About Warming

Europeans must be prepared to adapt to massive climate change over the coming decades, warn environmental researchers. Among the changes: hotter summers, milder winters and less precipitation in Southern Europe. By Wendy Grossman.


The Evolution Will Be Mechanized

Inside the unfathomable superhuman future after the 'singularity.' By Bruce Sterling from Wired magazine.


Secrecy Hides Cancer Data

Many clinical cancer trials are not published in order to keep industry secrets. A British cancer research group calls for all studies to be published -- even those with marginal results -- so doctors are not misled.


Keeping Tabs on Invoices to Avoid Billing Errors

Sundeep Sanghavi's job at Cable   Wireless USA Inc. had been to look for mistakes in the bills the company received from other telecommunications carriers.


Hurricane Frances Damages NASA Space Center

By MARCIA DUNN     CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Hurricane Frances did more damage to the Kennedy Space Center than any other storm in history, tearing an estimated 1,000 exterior panels from a giant building where spaceships are assembled, officials said Monday...


Drug Makers Take Aim at Counterfeiting Operations

Big pharmaceutical companies are testing new tracking technology they hope will help them spot counterfeit drugs before they reach consumers' medicine cabinets. By putting tags that transmit radio waves on medicine bottles sent to drug stores, company officials think they will be able to detect fake drugs.


More Physical Education Time May Fight Obesity in Girls

By RICK CALLAHAN    (AP) -- Just an extra hour of exercise a week could significantly cut obesity among young overweight girls, according to a study that researchers say could lead to major changes in the way schools fight obesity.    The study - the largest look yet at obesity among young children - did not show the same results for boys, possibly because they generally get more exercise than girls...


Chickenpox Vaccinations Lead to \$100 Million Savings

By LINDSEY TANNER    CHICAGO (AP) -- Vaccinating children against chickenpox saves the U.S. health care system nearly \$100 million a year in reduced hospitalizations for severe cases of the itchy disease, a study found...


Briefly: Samsung to put hard drives in phones

roundup Plus:  IDC says external disk storage up...Lawmakers to vote on spyware, piracy bills...Microsoft tests Windows Marketplace...Nortel delays financials again.


UPDATE 2-Circuit City same-store growth misses estimates

Circuit City Stores Inc. (CC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported a 2.9 percent gain in quarterly same-store sales but its growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced spending through August.


Yen Advances Against Dollar, Euro as Nikkei Stock Average Gains

The yen advanced against the dollar and euro after the Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose to a five-week high on expectations the government will double its economic- growth estimate for the second quarter.


Genesis set for stellar return

A daring trip to study the solar wind will end on Wednesday with the midair retrieval of extraterrestrial samples above the Utah desert.


Toxic waste ship sinks off Turkey

A ship containing toxic power station waste has sunk after being moored in a Turkish harbour for four years. The Ulla had sat in the port of Iskenderun in south-eastern Turkey amid confusion over the ship #39;s future.


Microsoft hits back at hackers

The software giant #39;s much anticipated security-laden upgrade for the Windows XP operating system is finally available for installation.


Doctors, patients caught in global security web

Doctors and their patients in many countries are facing increasing problems receiving lifesaving isotopes for treating a range of illnesses.


World News: Vijay Singh dethrones Tiger Woods

New York, Fiji-born Vijay Singh, who traces his roots to India, has replaced American Tiger Woods as the top-ranking golfer in the world.


Button defends himself

Jenson Button has remained silent about his decision to switch from BAR-Honda to BMW Williams next year but he has clearly been unhappy with some of the media coverage he has been receiving and has now set the record straight indicating that


Sox kick off road trip with win over A #39;s

The Red Sox open a crucial seven-game West Coast road trip with an 8-to-3 victory over the Athletics in Oakland. David Ortiz hit a solo homer and had four RBI #39;s for Boston.


Labour Day gridiron classic

HAMILTONIt was as classic as a Labour Day tussle between the Argonauts and the Tiger-Cats could get. With a sellout crowd of 29,170 roaring its approval, the arch-rivals unleashed their dislike for each


The tough life of a professional athlete

High school athletes have the concept of team pounded into their heads beginning on the first day of practice. But Orlando Pace, a five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle for the St.


Hurricane Ivan Roars Toward Caribbean

An emergency official said Florida residents may want to think twice about taking down the hurricane shutters. Even as Hurricane Frances battered Florida, another strong storm churned in the central Atlantic.


Delay in Releasing the French

The optimism that Paris expressed, at the end of last week, concerning releasing the kidnapped French journalists Chesnot and Malbrunot in Iraq, turned into caution at the beginning of this week.


Typhoon Songda batters southern Japan

Tokyo - Powerful typhoon Songda made landfall in southern Japan on Tuesday, pounding the region with torrential rains and high winds that forced evacuations, caused blackouts and brought public transport to a virtual standstill.


British soldier arrested over unlawful killing in Iraq

LONDON: A 21-year-old British soldier was arrested Tuesday in connection with the murder of a civilian in Iraq, London #39;s Metropolitan Police said.


China Vows Tougher Penalties for Web Porn Operators

SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- Chinese makers and distributors of pornographic materials sent through the Internet, mobile phones and other communication devices will face penalties as severe as life in prison under new rules that take effect Monday.    The regulations were issued Sunday in a legal interpretation by the Supreme People's Court and Supreme People's Procuratorate, or top prosecutors office, the official Xinhua News Agency reported...


Oil Extends Falls, Supply Fears Lessen (Reuters)

Reuters - Oil prices eased further on Tuesday, as\the head of the OPEC cartel said markets were well-supplied\with crude and traders continued to take profits from this\year's 40 percent rally.


Teflon Bank (Forbes.com)

Forbes.com - Bank of America Chief Executive Kenneth Lewis has spent more than  #36;200 million over one and a half years for media ads touting the bank's "higher standards." But lately the Charlotte, N.C. bank has been caught up in a series of embarrassing acts that don't quite fit that spin: illegal trades, the stonewalling of regulators and lousy due diligence.


'Longhorn' Delay Is Linux Gain (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Microsoft's omission of WinFS from the Longhorn version of Windows may open options for open-source competitors to the forthcoming operating system.


Taking Software for a Test-Drive (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Enterprise application vendors should be lauded for offering evaluation versions.


Sun to Heat Up Carrier Market with New Servers (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - The company's new carrier-grade servers will be compliant with the new ATCA specification, which allows carriers to buy off-the-shelf blade servers for high-bandwidth applications such as VOIP.


September 11 casts shadow over US presidential election (AFP)

AFP - The threat of a major terror attack looms large over the first US presidential election since the horrific September 11, 2001, attacks as US voters must choose in less than two months between President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry.


US Airways Stock Falls After Pilot Leaders Rebuff Cost-Cut Plan

US Airways Group Inc. stock fell as much as 21 percent in early trading after leaders of the airline #39;s pilots union rebuffed a plan to cut \$295 million in wages and benefits the company


US plans to break up \$13B Halliburton contract

New York (dpa) - The US army plans within months to break up a 13-billion-dollar contract awarded to US company Halliburton to service troops in Iraq into at least six smaller contracts, according to a report Tuesday in The Wall Street Journal #39;s online


Labor unveils tax cut policy

Australia #39;s opposition Labor Party has promised sweeping tax breaks for low and middle income families if it wins the general election on 9 October.


Yellow Roadway Ups Guidance

Yellow Roadway (YELL:Nasdaq - news - research) boosted its third-quarter earnings guidance to \$1.30 to \$1.35 a share, a dime better than its previous forecast.


Yukos Lawyer Summoned As Company Appeals

MOSCOW Sept. 6, 2004 - Prosecutors tightened the screws on Yukos on Monday, calling in the oil giant #39;s top in-house lawyer for questioning after searching his office and apartment on the same day the company


Intel targets 2005 for WiMax roll out

BUSAN, South Korea - Intel Corp. has taken another baby step on its roadmap for broadband wireless chips, saying Tuesday (Sept. 7) that it is sampling its WiMAX chip to  quot;strategic partners quot; in preparation for a wide-scale rollout in 2005.


Wireless Industry Leaders Publish Open Specifications for Cellular <b>...</b>

MILPITAS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 7, 2004 -- Kineto Wireless a Key Participant in Creation of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) Specifications.


Internet Music Battles Heat Up

Apple #39;s announcement last week of the iTunes Affiliate Program, iTunes on Campus, and the iTunes Volume Discount program represents the next escalation in what is turning into a heated battle for control of the Internet music services (which is somewhat


Williams are team to push Button for championship

Jenson Button claims contractual  quot;differences quot; prompted him to quit BAR and join Williams for the 2005 Formula One season.


New Napoli club to play in Serie C1

A new Naples football club, formed to replace the bankrupt team of the Italian city, has been handed a place in the country #39;s third division.


Circuit City quarterly growth lags

Circuit City Stores Inc. reported a gain of 2.9 percent in quarterly same-store sales Tuesday, but growth lagged estimates due to a calendar shift and reduced spending in August.


More developers are building  #39;green #39;

Kristen Galfetti #39;s small glass office at the new headquarters of Genzyme, a producer of therapeutic drugs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has two doors.


Intel is testing long-range wireless chip

Intel, the world #39;s largest chip maker, said on Tuesday that it had started providing customers with test versions of chips for equipment that will allow long-range wireless high-speed Internet surfing.


Spec Released For Cell-WLAN Handoffs

A group of major wireless operators, device and infrastructure vendors Tuesday released a proposed specification that the group claims will enable devices to seamlessly transition between cellular and wireless data networks.


Ericsson Halts Bluetooth Development

Ericsson Sverige AB, a Swedish developer of telecommunications silicon, said it has decided to stop Bluetooth development, which the company said was an indicator of the technology #39;s mature state.


A fight to the finish

Fists and flags were flying yesterday as the Argos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats renewed hostilities yesterday in a Labour Day game for the ages at Ivor Wynne Stadium.


Ireland to tour Japan

Ireland have set up a summer tour to Japan to coincide with the Lions trip to New Zealand. The Irish will play two Tests in Tokyo plus one warm-up game which has still to be decided.


Brown #39;s koalas for Beslan idea rapped

Australia should send 400 personalised stuffed koalas to the grieving families of the Beslan school massacre, Greens leader Bob Brown has proposed.


Many killed as GIs fight Shiite rebels in Baghdad

BAGHDAD US forces battled insurgents loyal to the rebel Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City on Tuesday, in clashes that killed at least 34 people, including an American soldier, and wounded almost 200, US and Iraqi authorities


Israeli airstrike kills 14 Hamas militants

GAZA Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field in Gaza City on Tuesday, killing at least 14 militants and wounding 30 in the deadliest airstrike on Palestinian militants in four years of violence.


Sudan Peace Talks Stuck on Issues of Security

Reports from the Nigerian capital Abuja, where Sudan peace talks have entered a third week, say the rebel factions and the Sudanese government are deadlocked on the issue of security.


UK soldier held over Iraq murder

A 21-year-old British soldier has been arrested over the murder of a civilian in Iraq. The suspect was being quizzed at a London police station.


Thatcher lawyers mull Equatorial Guinea interview request

South African lawyers acting for Mark Thatcher will meet on Tuesday to discuss a request from Equatorial Guinea to question their client on suspicion that he helped finance a coup plot in the oil-rich country.


PM lied over children: poll

A majority of Australians believe John Howard has  quot;generally been dishonest quot; in his statements about the children overboard incident, an AgePoll has found.


Did the First Americans Come From, Er, Australia? (Reuters)

Reuters - Anthropologists stepped into a\hornets' nest on Monday, revealing research that suggests the\original inhabitants of America may in fact have come from what\is now known as Australia.


Encinitas student wins national science prize

ENCINITAS ---- San Dieguito Academy #39;s Aaron Goldin on Monday was awarded the \$100,000 individual grand prize in a prominent national science competition for his invention of a device that could potentially capture the nearly unlimited energy generated by


Oil prices fall as storm worries wane

LONDON : Oil prices fell back as worries about the impact of tropical storm Frances subsided. The price of benchmark Brent North Sea crude oil for delivery in October lost 11 cents to 40.


Unions appeal Alitalia job cuts

Alitalia employees leave the company #39;s Rome headquarters yesterday. The Italian carrier plans to slash thousands of jobs to get back on track.


UPDATE 1-Yellow Roadway raises 3rd-qtr profit outlook

Yellow Roadway Corp. (YELL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday raised its third-quarter earnings outlook, citing higher prices for its services and better cost controls.


Coeur Still Committed to Wheaton Deal

Coeur d #39;Alene Mines Corp. said Tuesday that it remains committed to its takeover bid for Canadian miner Wheaton River Minerals Ltd.


Eurozone growth slows slightly in second quarter

Growth in the eurozone economy slowed slightly to 0.5 percent in the second quarter and is set to maintain roughly that pace for the rest of the year, the European Commission said Tuesday.


Plunge in LCD prices expected to slow

Prices of liquid-crystal displays are expected to fall by less than 5 percent in the fourth quarter as the industry expects a surge in demand during the holiday-shopping season, a research firm said Tuesday.


Stick to XP SP2 says Gartner

RESEARCH BOFFS GARTNER are urging network managers to standardise all their PCs on Windows XP SP2 and forget about Microsoft #39;s cutdown version of Longhorn.


Microsoft: Spyware Can Freeze Computers When SP2 Installed

Microsoft said some spyware could cause computers to freeze up upon installation of the SP2 update. Microsoft recommends that users clean their PCs of spyware and back up their data before


Sony Unveils High-Definition Camcorder

Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. showed Tuesday a camcorder that takes video at digital high-definition quality for the home.


Fever pitch for mobile entertainment market

It has been 25 years since Sony launched the original Walkman, now the portable entertainment scene is going through a energetic renaissance, but this time it is digital.


Film producer De Laurentiis takes over Napoli

Film producer Aurelio De Laurentiis will buy financially troubled Napoli for 29.25 million (US\$35.3 million). De Laurentiis reached an agreement with an Italian court to buy the club


World-Van Basten takes positive approach to Czech test

Less than three months on from their Euro 2004 defeat by the Czech Republic, the Netherlands begin their World Cup campaign against the same opponents on Wednesday with a new-look side.


British soldier charged with murdering Iraqi

A British soldier appeared in court today charged with the murder of a man in Iraq. Kevin Lee Williams, 21, was granted bail at a brief hearing at Bow Street Magistrates Court in central London.


At least 13 killed in Gaza City blasts

Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training camp in Gaza today, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25, officials from both sides said.


The Open Source Threat

Open-source software is nipping more sharply at the heels of Microsoft, leading the software giant to defend itself more fiercely than ever against the insurgent rise of freely distributed, collaboratively coded programs. -washingtonpost.com


Nokia phones to get Blackberry touch

The Finnish phone giant is only the latest to make its devices compliant with Research In Motion's wireless service and software.


US Airways Pilots Reject Wage And Benefit Cuts

Leaders of the US Airways pilots #39; union have rejected the carrier #39;s latest contract proposal, hampering the airline #39;s attempt to avoid filing bankruptcy a second time.


Seagate Raises Revenue Forecast

Seagate Technology (STX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US maker of hard drives used to store data in computers, on Tuesday forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on strong demand for storage for larger business


Biovail Backs 2004 Earnings on Strong Sales

Pharmaceutical firm Biovail Corp. on Tuesday narrowed the scope of its full-year revenue forecast to the middle of its prior estimate range, but backed its earnings prediction - excluding charges - of \$1.


TSX dips on gold, energy; Dow rises

The Toronto stock market headed lower this morning after the long Labour Day weekend, held back by lagging gold and energy stocks as the price of oil dropped by almost \$1 (US) a barrel.


Media wary, Russians sceptical of Beslan coverage

For three days last week, the Russian media covered the school hostage drama in Beslan along new Kremlin-approved lines. The highly selective reporting that resulted


#39;No Blood on Our Headscarf #39;

France knew no parties and no religious controversy, only republicans and patriots. As in times of war, this otherwise highly divided nation, with its many social, ethnic and religious


Floppy Disk Fast Becoming Relic of the Past

Long the most common way to store letters, homework and other computer files, the floppy disk is going the way of the horse upon the arrival of the car: it'll hang around but never hold the same relevance in everyday life.


Overture: So Much More Than Pay Per Click

Overture - So Much More Than Pay Per Click\\Overture is known for being the Leader in "Per Per Click" (PPC).Owned by Yahoo, Overture advertisers can reach over 80 of Internet users. If you take \a closer look and pop the hood, you'll find a whole suite of useful tools for ...


Keyboards are <u>old</u> - tap tables to send email

Sensor system allows input from virtually anything


Minister to press North Korea to come clean on nukes: Blair (AFP)

AFP - Britain intends to send  quot;a very clear message quot; to North Korea that it must enter into serious dialogue about its nuclear programme, Prime Minister Tony Blair said.


TiVo, Netflix Close to Internet Movie Deal-Report (Reuters)

Reuters - Online DVD renter Netflix Inc.\ and television recorder maker TiVo Inc.  are\close to a deal to allow Netflix subscribers to download movies\over the Internet to their TiVo devices, according to the\latest issue of Newsweek magazine.


The Open Source Threat (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - Open-source software, namely Linux, is nipping more sharply at the heels of Microsoft, leading the software giant to defend itself more fiercely than ever against the insurgent rise of freely distributed, collaboratively coded programs.


Brunei wedding showcases royalty's enduring role in Asia (AFP)

AFP - The lavish wedding of the heir to oil-rich Brunei's throne this week underscores the enduring importance of royal families in some Asian countries despite rapid modernisation.


Stocks Rise on Oil's Drop, Earnings News

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday, with blue  chips touching a 2-month high, as oil prices fell and investors  were encouraged by positive profit news from a number of  companies.


Iranian Judoka Who Refused to Fight Israeli Handed \$125,000

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran have given judo world champion  Arash Miresmaeili a \$125,000 reward, saying he sacrificed a  gold medal at the Athens Olympics by refusing to fight an  Israeli, a sports official said on Tuesday.


Peugeot Unveils Fuel-Saving Stop   Start System (Reuters)

Reuters - France's biggest carmaker, PSA\Peugeot-Citroen, unveiled a new system on Tuesday to reduce\emissions and save fuel by allowing drivers to cut their\engines when they are not moving.


US Airways Shares Tumble on Union Move

US Airways Group Inc.'s shares tumbled nearly 9 percent in early trading Tuesday after union leaders representing US Airways pilots rejected sending a management contract proposal to members for possible ratification.


UK Rolls Out New VoIP Numbers

British telecom regulator Ofcom said its approach to VoIP and release of new telephone numbering for it was aimed at encouraging the services through reduced costs and increased competition.


A TiVo/Netflix Hookup?

Has the moment that TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) and Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) investors have been waiting for finally come to pass? Well, speculation has turned to rumor, which many obviously hope will turn to fact.


Lexmark Recalls Laser Printers

Lexmark is recalling 39,400 laser printers because of a potential short circuit that could create an electric shock hazard. The printers, priced at about \$200, were sold under the Lexmark, IBM and Dell brand names starting in May 2004.


NASA Administrator Offers Support for Kennedy Space Center

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Sean O #39;Keefe regarding the damage left behind at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Frances.


AMD #39;s German Plant Inflicts Wounds on Rival Intel

A sprawling computer chip factory near the war-scarred German city of Dresden is forcing a shift in momentum in the battle between two US technology superpowers.


Oracle Provides Details On E-Business Suite Release

Version 11i.10 will focus on industry-specific capabilities and will add new software for procurement management. By Laurie Sullivan.


Intel Tests Long-Range Wireless Chip

Intel is testing a new chip, dubbed  quot;Rosedale, quot; designed for long-distance, high-speed, wireless Internet access (WiMax).


Softbank Protests Bandwidth Allocation

the billionaire founder and CEO of Softbank -- says Softbank issued a statement protesting the Japanese government #39;s plan to allocate the 800mhz band exclusively to two existing mobile-phone operators.


British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA): Festival <b>...</b>

Do clinical trials actually benefit the volunteers who take part? Is scientific research used as a tool by political spin doctors?


The Open Source Threat

Open-source software, namely Linux, is nipping more sharply at the heels of Microsoft, leading the software giant to defend itself more fiercely than ever against the insurgent rise of freely distributed, collaboratively coded programs.


Software tracks status of batch processes

BMC Software announced Tuesday the release of BMC Batch Impact Manager, a system that allows customers to manage batch processes according to their business importance.


Sun #39;s Schwartz living a Linux nightmare

COMMENTARY -- Judging by his latest blog entry, Sun COO and president Jonathan Schwartz has something new to keep him up at night -- the growing perception that Solaris x86 is anti-Linux -- anti-GNU/Linux, to be specific.


Hitachi debuts new high-end storage line

Hitachi Data Systems on Tuesday launched a new high-end storage hardware device whose motto could essentially be  quot;everyone into the pool.


Symbian Series 80 gets BlackBerry support

The Symbian OS Series 80 platform is the latest system to get support for the BlackBerry Connect push server from Research In Motion (RIM).


Tribe challenges American origins

Some of the earliest settlers of America may have come from Australia, southern Asia, and the Pacific, new research suggests. Traditional theories have held that the first Americans originated from northern Asia.


Airport Check-In Via Text Messaging On Cell Phones

Frequent Fliers on Finnair will be get flight info and seat assigments as text messages on their cells. Once they reply, they are checked in.


Hard Labour Pays Off for World Number One Singh

If success is earned by those who work the hardest, then newly crowned world number one Vijay Singh is a shining example. It has been a long, and often grueling, global


Hewitt in Quarterfinals at US Open

Former champion Lleyton Hewitt beat Karol Beck of Slovakia 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 and rolled into the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday without dropping a set.


Petacchi snatches second stage win

Alessandro Petacchi won a bunch sprint at the Tour of Spain in Zaragoza for the second year running to take his second stage of the 2004 race on Tuesday.


Michelin sound the all-clear for Monza

Formula One tyre makers Michelin believe high-speed blowouts at the last Belgian Grand Prix and in recent Monza tests were due to sharp kerbs and human error.


Suns sign Japanese guard Tabuse

Tabuse, who was waived after training camp with the Denver Nuggets last year, hopes to become the first Japanese-born player to make the NBA.


NFL 2004: Colts try to move on from coming up just short in 2003

When the Colts kick off the NFL season Thursday night at New England, he expects the bar to be higher, the pressure more intense, the spotlight brighter.


Howard returns to England; Keller expected to start for US

Panama City, Panama (Sports Network) - United States men #39;s national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has returned to England, despite the squad #39;s scheduled match on Wednesday against Panama.


In Miami, Fiedler Gets the Nod for Now

The Miami Dolphins set out in the offseason to upgrade at quarterback, and, when they traded for AJ Feeley in March, it seemed likely that he would be the starter.


Vikings ink Morten Andersen

Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Vikings attempted to shore up their kicking game Tuesday when the team signed veteran Morten Andersen and released Brett Conway.


Oil prices down nearly a dollar

OPEC president:  quot;The world has enough oil. quot; Saudi slashes prices; US peak driving season ends. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil prices eased further Tuesday as the head of OPEC said there was plenty of crude on


Same Story at Circuit City

Circuit City (NYSE: CC), like its rival Best Buy (NYSE: BBY), preannounces its sales numbers every quarter. Today, where Circuit City #39;s second quarter was concerned


Yellow Roadway Raises Earnings Outlook

Yellow Roadway cited a more disciplined pricing environment and more efficient operations for the improved outlook. The Overland Park-based carrier said it expects earnings of \$1.


Honda to build SUV in Ohio

Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. said Tuesday that it will build a new Acura sport utility vehicle in Ohio. Production on the new model, for Honda #39;s luxury marquee Acura brand, will begin in 2006.


Cephalon subpoenaed by US attorney

Drugmaker Cephalon Inc. said Tuesday it received a subpoena from the US Attorney #39;s office in Philadelphia concerning the company #39;s marketing practices.