Doan, Draper and Thornton gives Team Canada an impressive checking <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - Just calling them the checking line seems strange, given that a star player like Joe Thornton is at centre. But that #39;s exactly what they are in the current Team Canada set-up, Thornton between


Petacchi unstoppable in Tour of Spain

Italian Alessandro Petacchi scooped the bunch sprint to win Sunday #39;s second stage of the Tour of Spain. German Erik Zabel was second in the 207 k run from Leon to Burgos with Spaniard Oscar Freire finishing third.


Schroeder's SPD Routed in Saarland, Far Right Gains

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's  Social Democrats slumped to their worst result in 44 years in  the western state of Saarland on Sunday as voters punished the  party for its painful economic reforms.


Pope Beatifies Three on Adriatic Coast

Pope John Paul has traveled to Italy #39;s Adriatic coast northeast of Rome to beatify two devout Italians and a Spaniard who lived and died in the 20th century, placing them on the road to sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church.


Protesters seize oil platforms in Nigeria

Protesters seized oil platforms run by Royal Dutch/Shell Group Cos. and ChevronTexaco Corp for a second day Monday, shutting down 90,000 barrels a day in oil production, company officials said.


The New New York Skyline

The city's profile is about to undergo an extreme makeover, and \$30 million flying town houses are just the beginning.


Clinton Surgery Expected Early This Week

Former President Bill Clinton's heart bypass, expected Monday or Tuesday, likely will be an ordinary replumbing of his ailing heart, not some new whiz-bang robotic or "keyhole" surgery, leading surgeons say.    And just as his operation is likely to be the same as the average American's, the delay in his surgery also suggests a problem typical for many patients: doctors and nurses off for the holiday weekend...


Slow Job Market Greets Workers Labor Day

WASHINGTON - A spotty job market and stagnant paychecks cloud this Labor Day holiday for many workers, highlighting the importance of pocketbook issues in the presidential election.   "Working harder and enjoying it less," said economist Ken Mayland, president of ClearView Economics, summing up the state of working America...


Frances Strikes, Knocks Out Power to 4M

STUART, Fla. - Hurricane Frances weakened but still pounded Florida with high wind and heavy rain Sunday after it smashed across the state's east coast, knocking out power to 4 million people, shredding roofs and uprooting trees...


Bush's National Guard File Missing Records

WASHINGTON - Documents that should have been written to explain gaps in President Bush's Texas Air National Guard service are missing from the military records released about his service in 1972 and 1973, according to regulations and outside experts.    For example, Air National Guard regulations at the time required commanders to write an investigative report for the Air Force when Bush missed his annual medical exam in 1972...


Students Aiming to Avoid 'Freshman 15'

AUSTIN - All-you-can-eat dorm dining. Late-night pizza parties...


EA to boost efforts in cell-phone gaming

Gaming giant Electronic Arts will boost production of video games for mobile phones over the next nine months, bringing top-selling franchises  quot;Fifa Football quot; and  quot;The Sims quot; to handsets, the company said Thursday.


Petacchi unstoppable in bunch sprint

Italian Alessandro Petacchi has proved more than a match for his rivals on the 207km second stage of the Tour of Spain from Leon to Burgos by winning a bunch sprint.


Tech, Oil and Frances to Rule Markets (Reuters)

Reuters - As if Intel's profit bomb didn't put\enough of a damper on the summer-ending long weekend, investors\returning this week after Labor Day will be wary of a market\offering as much pitfall as promise.


Bryant Case Could Chill Rape Reports (AP)

AP - In the 1970s, rape crisis counselors celebrated when states began to pass laws designed to stop lawyers from discrediting victims with salacious details about their sex lives.


Zimmer Defensive Coordinator Cowboys Need (AP)

AP - Coach Bill Parcells has always had his own philosophy about defense, and he knew little about coordinator Mike Zimmer when Parcells joined the Dallas Cowboys.


Old-Flame Web Sites Boosting Divorce Rates (Reuters)

Reuters - Web sites that reunite and reignite old\lovers are helping push up England's divorce rates, according\to a UK-based counseling service Wednesday.


Damon a Late Scratch With Injured Finger (AP)

AP - Boston Red Sox center fielder Johnny Damon was a late scratch Sunday for the team's game against the Texas Rangers with an injured finger.


Serena roars into Open quarters

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Two-time champion Serena Williams blew past Swiss Patty Schnyder on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals at the US Open.


Schroeder #39;s SPD Routed in Saarland, Far Right Gains

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s Social Democrats slumped to their worst result in 44 years in the western state of Saarland on Sunday as voters punished the party for its painful economic reforms.


Bryant Case Could Chill Rape Reports

BOSTON - In the 1970s, rape crisis counselors celebrated when states began to pass laws designed to stop lawyers from discrediting victims with salacious details about their sex lives.    But three decades later, after all 50 states approved such rape shield laws, the Kobe Bryant case has shown that even those protections are not enough to prevent the most intimate details of an alleged victim's life from becoming public and sometimes even fair game for prosecutors...


Frances Knocks Out Power, Floods Florida

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of southern Florida with fire-hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops even as the storm weakened and crawled inland with heavy rains in its wake...


Serena powers into quarters

TWO-time champion Serena Williams fired 12 aces and had only one double fault as she overpowered Patty Schyder 6-4, 6-2 in their fourth round match at the US Open today.


India rebound with Lord #39;s victory

LONDON, England -- England captain Michael Vaughan finally found one-day form with the bat but saw his side slip to a 23-run defeat to India in the third match of their series at Lord #39;s on Sunday.


Freedom hope for French journalists

Two French journalists held hostage in Iraq were handed over to intermediaries yesterday, raising hopes that they would soon be freed.


Sudan Accuses US of Using Darfur to Appeal to Voters

Sudan is accusing the United States of using violence-torn Darfur to compete for voters heading to the polls in November. Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said Saturday that Washington #39;s recent hard-line


Two US soldiers killed, 16 wounded in mortar barrage on US base

A mortar attack Sunday killed two US soldiers and left 16 wounded one critically at a base west of the Iraqi capital. Maj. Richard Spiegel of the Army #39;s 13th Corps Support Command said the


Intelligent Conversation - with Your Car

Honda already had the most advanced voice-controlled navigation system on the market, but the new version, announced Sept. 1, introduces a slew of improvements.


Yankees' Brown Has Successful Surgery (AP)

AP - Kevin Brown had successful surgery on his broken left hand Sunday and vowed to pitch again for the New York Yankees this season.


Official: Saudis OK with price band hike

Saudi Arabia does not object to OPEC raising the current price band when oil-producing nations meet Sept. 15 and is negotiating the level with other oil-rich Gulf countries, a Saudi oil official said Sunday.


Tax Service Raises 2001 Yukos Bill to \$4.1Bln

The Federal Tax Service slapped Yukos with a \$4.1 billion back-tax bill for 2001 on Friday, \$700 million more than its original claim, which was announced July 1. The amended bill, the


Labor leaders seek to remedy shortcoming of locals

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - Supermarket workers in northern California are preparing for a possible strike against Safeway - just as their sister union local in Los Angeles did for nearly five months ended in March.


Court seeks probe into Hollinger #39;s fin transactions

VANCOUVER: An Ontario judge added another wrinkle to the controversy enveloping Hollinger and press baron Conrad Black, ordering a probe into the firms byzantine finances.


Intel Forecast Raises Concern Chip Demand Faltering (Update8)

Intel Corp. #39;s forecast of faltering demand for electronics such as personal computers and mobile phones heightened concern that consumer spending is declining.


Blue Jays Rout AL West Leading A's, 13-5 (AP)

AP - Rookie Gabe Gross hit his first career grand slam and Russ Adams hit his first major league home run, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 13-5 rout over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.


Steelers Cut RB Brown After Trade Fails (AP)

AP - Dante Brown and nine other players were released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who tried to trade the running back before Sunday's roster cutdown deadline.


White Sox Top Seattle 6-2, 3rd Win in Row (AP)

AP - Joe Borchard and Paul Konerko each hit two-run homers to back a strong outing by Felix Diaz and the Chicago White Sox won their third straight with a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.


Unions seek reversal of Harris-era labour setbacks

Ontario union boosters are calling for the Liberal government to reinstate labour laws struck down by the Harris government, and say things are so bad in the province that workers are scared of their bosses.


Allstate, Other Insurers Face New Loss From Frances (Update1)

Allstate Corp., St. Paul Travelers Cos., Ace Ltd. and other insurers face as much as \$10 billion in losses as hurricane winds batter Florida for second time in three weeks.


UPDATE 4-Intel cuts revenue outlook; stock declines

Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday cut its third-quarter revenue and profit margin forecast after demand for both its computer microprocessors


Mladin notches seventh Superbike win

AUSTRALIAN Mat Mladin claimed his seventh win of the season today in the opening race of the US Superbike Championship double-header in Georgia.


Strange Bedfellows in E-Mail Case

Civil liberties groups made common cause today with the Justice Department, a traditional target of their lawsuits, by filing court papers supporting the government #39;s appeal of a court ruling that said internet service providers are allowed to snoop on


Red Hat Gets New CFO, Will Restate Results

Red Hat #39;s decision to change the way it accounts for subscription revenues  quot;is an accounting issue, quot; says Yankee Group analyst Dana Gardner.


UPDATE 1-Open-Serena surprised to be crowd favourite

Former champion Serena Williams hammered Patty Schnyder 6-4 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday and then said she was surprised to have the crowd on her side.


Ganguly says performance still far from best

London: Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said the team did a great job in winning the final NatWest Challenge one-day international but was still far away from its best.


Greece humbled; England, France held

LONDON, Sept. 5. - European champions Greece lost 1-2 to Albania and France were held to a barren draw at home by Israel in World Cup qualifying surprises yesterday.


Kobe Rebounds

From the beginning, Eagle County, Colo., district attorney Mark Hurlbert insisted that the sexual-assault charge he filed against Kobe Bryant had nothing to do with the celebrity of the Los Angeles Lakers #39; star.


No. 25 Purdue 51, Syracuse 0

Kyle Orton passed for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns as No. 25 Purdue used a slew of big plays Sunday to beat Syracuse 51-0, the Boilermakers first shutout in four years.


A good beginning on Day One of talks

NEW DELHI, Sept. 5. - A good beginning. That was how senior official sources categorised the first day of talks between the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan, Mr Natwar Singh and Mr Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, today.


AU mediators meet Sudan officials ahead of key Darfur security <b>...</b>

ABUJA : African Union mediators met officials of the Sudanese government ahead of crucial talks on the key issue of restoring security in the war-torn western Darfur region.


Thousands congratulate Lahoud

BEIRUT: Tens of thousands of people flocked to Baabda Presidential Palace Sunday, in a huge and popular show of support for President Emile Lahoud over his three-year mandate extension that was decided by Parliament on Friday.


Three Saudi security officers killed as hunt for militants goes on

RIYADH : Three Saudi security officers were killed when their patrol car caught fire after being hit by gunfire while chasing suspected extremists in an area considered a militant haven, a security source said.


Home Designed to Produce Energy It Uses (AP)

AP - Builder Jim Sargent paused on the staircase of the model home, sweat glistening on his forehead as the temperature outside rose into the 90s.


Calif. Academy of Sciences Holds Tag Sale (AP)

AP - The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park held a one-of-a-kind yard sale Sunday, offering rock-bottom prices on everything from antique wooden incubators to six-foot-tall prehistoric bird replicas.


U.S. Muslim Leaders Undecided on Candidate (AP)

AP - As both Democrats and Republicans sought their support, American Muslim leaders wrapped up their community's largest convention Sunday still debating whether to endorse a presidential candidate.


Wrecked Russian School Is Opened to Public

BESLAN, Russia, Sept. 5  Shafts of light passed through the bullet holes in the pupils desks, which had been stacked at windows, makeshift barricades against attack. Grisly scenes awaited behind them.


Russians Begin Burying Victims of Attack

BESLAN, Russia - Mothers wailed over the coffins of their children Sunday and dozens of townsmen dug graves in a football field-sized piece of scrubland next to the cemetery. Funeral processions snaked through the streets of this grief-stricken town as Russians began to bury victims of the terror attack on a school that left more than 350 people dead...


Back-To-School Now Includes Electronics

SAN CARLOS, Calif. - For back-to-school shoppers, a new alphabet reigns, and it starts with E for electronics...


Indo-Pak talks: No time frame for Kashmir

India and Pakistan are believed to have agreed that it would be unrealistic to set any rigid time frame for the resolution of the Kashmir question.


Disney #39;s Eisner Sees Iger as Successor

Walt Disney Co. (DIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Michael Eisner said company President Robert Iger is his  quot;preferred choice quot; to succeed him in running the entertainment


Jobs data sound perfect #39; to some

CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - After July #39;s jobs report came up much weaker than expected, August #39;s figures probably calmed nerves at the White House and the Federal Reserve, both of which have been making the case that recent economic soft spots were only temporary.


Notre Dame off to struggling start

The Fighting Irish opened the season Saturday night with a 20-17 loss at Brigham Young, a performance that doesn #39;t give much hope for a turnaround season.


SU Football Trails Purdue 20-0 At Halftime

WEST LAFAYETTE, In. - The Orange put together a nice drive to end the first half, but came away empty as senior receiver Jared Jones couldnt handle a low snap on a 24-yard field-goal attempt with 27 seconds remaining in the half.


Lions cut receiver Kircus, five others

The team also placed starting strong safety Brian Walker on injured reserve. The nine-year veteran had arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday.


Ibrahim: The  #39;iceman #39; Who Became Iraq #39;s Most Wanted Fugitive

BAGHDAD, Sept 5 (AFP) - Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri, Saddam Hussein #39;s deputy whose capture was announced Sunday, is 62 and riddled with cancer, but was public enemy number two in Iraq for the world #39;s most powerful military.


Schroeder #39;s party routed in German vote

German voters handed Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder a stinging defeat in elections Sunday in the small western state of Saarland, reflecting public anger over his drive to cut


No. 25 Purdue Embarrasses Syracuse, 51-0

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Kyle Orton passed for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns as No. 25 Purdue used a slew of big plays Sunday to beat Syracuse 51-0, the Boilermakers #39; first shutout in four years.


OPEC Oil Output Rose 1.2 in August, Survey Shows (Update1)

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries boosted crude-oil production 1.2 percent in August, reaching a 25-year high for a second month in an attempt to pull prices back from records, a Bloomberg survey showed.


Opec mulls \$28-30 price band: Qatar

KUWAIT CITY - Opec is considering raising its price band to between 28 and 30 dollars a barrel, Qatar #39;s Energy Minister said in comments published yesterday, ahead of a crucial meeting of the group.


Bills Place QB Brown on Injured Reserve (AP)

AP - Backup quarterback Travis Brown's season is over after he was placed on injured reserve by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.


Owning a chateau is no impossible dream in former East Germany (AFP)

AFP - Want to buy a castle? Head for the former East Germany.


W. Virginia's Harris Still Seeking Start (AP)

AP - Kay-Jay Harris still needs to prove to West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez that he deserves to be the Mountaineers' starting running back  #151; even after a record-setting performance in the season opener.


Williams Wallops Schnyder, Roddick Roars On

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams and Andy Roddick  produced some powerful tennis at the U.S. Open Sunday as their  title challenges gained strength.


Hurricane Ivan Threatens Barbados, Eastern Caribbean

MIAMI (Reuters) - The eastern Caribbean island of Barbados  was under a storm alert as powerful Hurricane Ivan raced across  the Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean on Sunday.


Update 1: American to Charge for Certain Ticket Buys

American Airlines says it will begin charging a service fee of \$5 or \$10 to buy a ticket over the phone or at an airport counter, copying a similar move by Northwest Airlines.


\$A sold off on US rally

THE Australian dollar opened half a US cent lower today weighed down by a broad US dollar rally on Friday night and a weaker gold price.


Mladin widens Superbike lead

Braselton --- Mat Mladin took the first step toward sewing up a fifth AMA Superbike title, fighting off a charging Miguel Duhamel to win Saturday #39;s round of the weekend Suzuki Superbike Challenge.


IBM and Honda team-up to improve speech recognization system

IBM and Honda have teamed-up and developed a hands-free and natural sounding in-vehicle speech recognization system. This system will be integrated in Honda #39;s Acura RL 2005 model and will be offered as an optional accessory in Honda Odyssey 2005 model.


Rio Says It May Sell 51 Stake in Brazilian Gold Mine (Update1)

Rio Tinto Group, the world #39;s third- largest mining company, said it may sell its 51 percent stake in the Morro do Ouro gold mine in Brazil, which supplies about 8 percent of the South American nation #39;s gold.


Va. Schools Must Offer Dissection Options (AP)

AP - Grace Kendall knew back in seventh grade that she didn't want to cut open a preserved frog. Her teacher allowed her to use a computer alternative, and she has declined to dissect ever since.


US Muslims take tougher line this election cycle (AFP)

AFP - The leaders of the US Muslim community said that they will announce whether they will endorse any political candidate for president this year, and if so whom, in mid-October.


Tennis: Roddick destroys Canas

Defending champion Andy Roddick destroys Guillermo Canas at the US Open.


Motorcycles Hit Road As Gas Prices Soar

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. - Even though he's facing double hip replacement surgery, Bill Smith is more than happy to struggle out the door each morning, limp past his brand new P.T...


Hutchison mobile IPO aims to raise 2 billion

HONG KONG Hutchison Whampoa has filed with US regulators to raise as much as \$2 billion in an initial public offering of its phone business in Hong Kong, India and six other markets.


Taxing stock options globally

PARIS Stock option accounting has become an international battleground, but those wars may be nearing an end as major industrial countries move toward rules that force companies to deduct the value of options from their earnings.


Monti Says Santander Abbey Bid Would Boost to Bank Integration

European Union Competition Commissioner Mario Monti said Santander Central Hispano SA #39;s bid for Abbey National Plc would boost the integration of the European banking market if it succeeds


Mladin Does the Double

Yoshimura Suzukis Mat Mladin swept both races of the Suzuki Superbike Showdown at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, the points tally the best he could hope for heading into the final


Lions place Walker on IR; release six players

Allen Park, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Lions placed starting strong safety Brian Walker on injured reserve and released six players Sunday to get down to the NFL #39;s roster limit of 53 players.


Hamilton moves into No. 2 job after Colts release Sauter

Former Arena League quarterback Joe Hamilton will be Peyton Manning #39;s top backup after the Indianapolis Colts released veteran Cory Sauter and 20 others on Sunday.


Lawrence Dallaglio: The England captain who said  #39;enough is enough <b>...</b>

When Lawrence Dallaglio walked into the late-night bar of the Hilton Hotel in Brisbane a couple of hours after England #39;s 36-point defeat at the hands of the Wallabies last June and pronounced himself  quot;suicidal quot;, no one among his handful of listeners felt


Iraqis say they #39;ve captured key Saddam aide

BAGHDAD Iraqi officials on Sunday said they had captured a man believed to be Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the last member of Saddam Hussein #39;s inner circle believed to have been at large, following a gunfight at a medical clinic in a town north of Baghdad.


A Lebanese test case

It #39;s been a long time since Israelis had anything good to say about the United Nations, but last week something positive finally emerged from Turtle Bay, as the Security Council effectively attacked Syria #39;s occupation of Lebanon.


SMIC starts new production line to boost profits

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) reported its profits to be promising for the rest of the year. The company said it noticed a \$42.


Solberg wins Rally of Japan

OBIHIRO - Norwegian Petter Solberg on Sunday won the inaugural Rally of Japan, a race he dominated from start to finish. Solberg in a Citroen Xsara finished well clear of Sebastien Loeb (Citroen Xsara) of


Sanders #39; RBI single in 11th puts away Dodgers

The big boys stepped aside on Sunday and let the other guys have a little fun. With Albert Pujols, Edgar Renteria and Reggie Sanders out of the lineup, the Cardinals


Cowboys Release 12 Players (AP)

AP - Jamar Martin, a promising fullback who struggled on special teams, was one of 12 players released Sunday by the Dallas Cowboys.


Oklahoma Balances Offense With Rushing (AP)

AP - Kejuan Jones ran left, ran right and ran himself ragged.


Several Mass. Communities Eye Wind Power (AP)

AP - Wind power projects are in various stages around the state, from the Atlantic coast in the east to the wooded slopes of the Berkshire Mountains in the west, gigantic towers whose hurtling blades are designed to create clean energy.


Bush's Convention Tops Kerry's in Primetime Polling (Reuters)

Reuters - The country may be more\or less evenly divided along partisan lines when it comes to\the presidential race, but the Republican Party prevailed in\the Nielsen polling of this summer's nominating conventions.


Scientists Study Algae Growth in N.J. Bays (AP)

AP - Ocean researchers are conducting studies on New Jersey's bays, which have been beset by algae whose growth is fostered by fertilizers and other pollution. "The stuff is growing like wildfire," said Michael Kennish, a Rutgers University professor studying the effects of the algae and pollution that spawns it.


AL Wrap: Schilling Helps Red Sox Keep Heat on Yankees

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Curt Schilling won his major league  leading 18th game and David Ortiz hit his 35th home run as the  Boston Red Sox edged the Texas Rangers 6-5 in American League  at Fenway Park Sunday.


Champion Roddick Storms Past Canas

By Martyn Herman  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Champion Andy Roddick continued to set a  fierce pace at the U.S. Open Sunday with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-3  victory over Argentine Guillermo Canas in the third round.


Dollar Near High Vs Yen on Jobs Data

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar rose near a  two-and-a-half-week high versus the yen on Monday after a jump  late last week following a U.S. employment report.


Graham Says U.S. Shielded Saudis from Sept 11 Links (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, intelligence\committee chairman in the run-up to the Iraq war, said on\Sunday the Bush administration had "taken every step" to shield\Saudi Arabia from links to the Sept. 11 attacks.


Heavy Rains, Flooding Kill 55 in China's Sichuan (Reuters)

Reuters - Flooding and landslides set off by\heavy rains have killed 55 people and left 52 missing in\China's southwestern province of Sichuan, state media said on\Monday.


Parks Canada relieved union dropped plan for general strike (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - EDMONTON (CP) - Parks Canada managers are breathing a sigh of relief after threats by unionized employees to pull all workers off the job during the busy long weekend failed to materialize.


Couch, Gildon, Levens Among NFL Cuts (AP)

AP - The top overall draft choice in the 1999 draft by Cleveland, Tim Couch was released by the Browns in June. He joined the Packers and was projected as Brett Favre's backup. But the quarterback never progressed, and the Packers cut him Sunday as teams got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular season.


Chiefs Trim Roster to 53 (AP)

AP - The Kansas City Chiefs terminated the contract of kicker Morten Andersen and put middle linebacker Mike Maslowski on injured reserve Sunday.


NL Wrap: Lamb on Fire as Astros Roast Slumping Pirates (Reuters)

Reuters - Mike Lamb homered, drove in four runs\and had four hits as the streaking Houston Astros beat the\Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 in National League play at Minute Maid\Park Sunday, their ninth straight victory.


Nokia Lifts Profile in a Rising Cellphone Market

Global cellphone sales rose to record levels in the second quarter as Nokia clawed back some of its lost market share, according to figures released Thursday.


Australia defy the handicap

The absence of Adam Gilchrist and Glen McGrath was a significant handicap Australia carried at Lord #39;s on Saturday, but it was not so heavy as to prevent them beating Pakistan in the NatWest International.


NL Wrap: Lamb on Fire as Astros Roast Slumping Pirates

Mike Lamb homered, drove in four runs and had four hits as the streaking Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 in National League play at Minute Maid Park Sunday, their ninth straight victory.


Batista double brings home winner in 12th as Expos down Braves 4-3

MONTREAL (CP) - Tony Batista #39;s one-out double to the gap in left scored Endy Chavez from first base with the winning run in the 12th inning as the Montreal Expos completed their 13-game homestand with a 4-3 win Sunday over the Atlanta Braves.


UN says another 3,000 displaced in Darfur

adding that half of those who had fled their homes had been moved to a camp in Zam Zam.  quot;There has been a sharp upturn in the number of attacks throughout the southern part of North Darfur, quot; it said.


Seoul #39;s uranium bombshell stokes regional nuke fears

S. Korea #39;s secret tests reveal its ability to develop nuclear arms in a region where other nations may have similar ambitions.


Report Suggests Employment Turnaround for Ohio

After losing nearly 200,000 jobs since 2000, new economic report suggest that Ohio  #39;s manufacturing sector may be starting to stabilize.


Curt Schilling won his major league leading 18th game and David Ortiz hit his 35th home run as the Boston Red Sox edged the Texas Rangers 6-5 in American League at Fenway Park Sunday.


Earlier start will aid Dolphins #39; return

NEW ORLEANS -- The kickoff for Friday night #39;s preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints was moved ahead 30 minutes, to give the Dolphins extra time to return home as Hurricane Frances moved toward the Florida coast.


EU #39;s Monti reveals support for Santander #39;s Abbey bid

MARIO Monti has thrown his support behind Banco Santander Centrale Hispanos 8.75 billion bid for Abbey National, after he said that the offer contributes to European Union single market goals.


Donald vindicates Langer #39;s faith

LUKE Donald gave Bernhard Langer the response he was looking for yesterday by romping to victory in the Omega European Masters just a week after being handed the final wild-card for next months European Ryder Cup team.


Batista #39;s double in 12th beats Braves

After going hitless in his previous 23 at-bats, Tony Batista came through at the perfect time for the Montreal Expos. Batista hit a one-out RBI double in the 12th inning and the Expos ended


Iraq extends al-Jazeera ban and raids offices

Iraqi security officers stormed al-Jazeera #39;s Baghdad offices and sealed the newsroom with red wax at the weekend after the US-backed interim government banned the Arabic television station from broadcasting in the country.


Global Warming Thaws Arctic, Divides Governments (Reuters)

Reuters - Global warming is set to accelerate in the\Arctic and bring drastic change for people and wildlife in\coming decades, according to a draft report that has opened\cracks among nations in the region about how to slow the thaw.


Frances Weakens, Continues to Hammer Florida (Reuters)

Reuters - Storm-weary Floridians emerged from\east coast hurricane shelters on Sunday as weakened Tropical\Storm Frances moved to the state's west coast after whipping\off roofs, washing sailboats ashore and cutting power to 4\million people.


Ancient Bison Bone Found in Texas (AP)

AP - A research dig on the site of a proposed Lubbock zoo has turned up a pieces of an ancient bison bone. Daniel Rafuse  #151; one of a three-person team from Texas Tech University and the Lubbock Lake Landmark working the site  #151; said that the bone was found nearly 7 feet below the surface.


Atlanta Cuts 12-Year Veteran Whitfield (AP)

AP - Bob Whitfield's 12-year career with the Atlanta Falcons ended Sunday afternoon when he was released.


Singh Extends Lead Over Woods, Nears Top Ranking

NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Fiji's Vijay Singh took a  step closer to gaining the world number one ranking by  extending his lead to three shots over Tiger Woods in Sunday's  third round of the \$5 million Deutsche Bank Championship.


Russia Mourns Hostage Killings, Questions Mount for Putin

BESLAN, Russia (Reuters) - Flags flew at half-mast across  Russia on Monday at the start of national mourning for 338  people killed when Chechen rebels seized a school, while  questions mounted over President Vladimir Putin's policies.


Child death inquiries set for change

An independent inquiry is set to recommend sweeping changes to the way sudden infant deaths are investigated.


Depth of Planning by Rebels Is Evident in School's Remains

Investigators suspect Chechen rebels had hidden weapons or other equipment beneath the first-floor library weeks or months before their attack on a Russian school.


Democrats Claim Bush's Bounce Will Fade

WASHINGTON - Democrats on Sunday said President Bush's post-convention bounce was triggered by "four days of mean, vicious attacks" on John Kerry, and would be short-lived.    They vowed a nonstop, two-month offensive to make up for any lost ground as Kerry made personnel changes at the top of his campaign for the final sprint to Election Day...


Serena, Capriati, Roddick Advance at Open (AP)

AP - Serena Williams served notice that her shaky knee is holding up just fine, sweeping past Patty Schnyder 6-4, 6-2 Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. She faces yet another matchup with Jennifer Capriati, who beat Ai Sugiyama 7-5, 6-2.


Williams Thumps Schnyder, Roddick Roars On

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams and Andy Roddick  produced some explosive tennis at the U.S. Open on Sunday as  their respective title challenges gained strength.


Fewer students pursue MBA

A shrinking pool of young adults, a dearth of international students and a tight job market are reducing demand for traditional, two-year master #39;s of business administration programs across the country.


Falcons release Whitfield, make seven other moves

Flowery Branch, GA (Sports Network) - Atlanta released offensive tackle Bob Whitfield and made seven other moves Sunday to reach the 53-man roster limit.


Russia mourns as questions mount for Putin

BESLAN: Flags are flying at half-mast across Russia today as the nation begins mourning for 338 people killed when Chechen rebels seized a school.


Schroeder #39;s Party Routed in German Vote

BERLIN Sept. 5, 2004 - Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s party was routed in elections Sunday in the small western state of Saarland, where public anger over his cuts in social programs also boosted a small


Apple unveils super-thin iMac #39;

Apple Computer launched the newest version of its iMac model, which at two inches (five centimeters) is the worlds thinnest desktop computer, the company said.


Intel demonstrates next generation process technology

SANTA CLARA, Calif., - Intel Corporation has built fully functional SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) chips using 65 nanometer (nm) technology, its next generation high-volume semiconductor manufacturing process.


Eriksson:  #39;I will not panic. I trust the players. I think we <b>...</b>

It was not quite a rallying call in the class of Corporal Jones, but the message from Sven Goran Eriksson sounded worryingly familiar yesterday.


Golf: Luke Donald of England Captures European Masters

English golfer Luke Donald has captured the European Masters tournament in Crans-sur-sierre, Switzerland by five strokes, for his second victory on the European Tour.


Greece brought back to earth

Greece, whose European Championship triumph stunned football only two months ago, suffered a rapid fall from grace when they were beaten by Albania in their opening qualifier for the 2006 World Cup.


Ponting confident about Kasprowicz

LONDON: Australia captain Ricky Ponting admitted the form of Michael Kasprowicz had left the world champions with a problem to solve ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy which gets underway in England on Friday.


Prosecutor to drop rape charge against Kobe Bryant

Prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant rape case will ask a judge on Wednesday to drop the rape charge against the basketball player, a source close to the case said.


Ronaldo #39;s early goal sparks Brazil

Ronaldo scored less than a minute into the game, and Brazil rolled over Bolivia 3-1 in World Cup qualifying Sunday. Ronaldo volleyed in a rebound just 50 seconds in, and Ronaldinho and Adriano followed with


Earthquakes rattle western Japan

At least four people were injured, news reports said, but no damage was immediately reported. A quake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale hit western Japan shortly after 7pm (2000 AEST), followed five hours


Turkish Company to Leave Iraq, After Driver Kidnapped

A Turkish shipping company says it is withdrawing from Iraq, after militants kidnapped one of its drivers and threatened to behead him.


Frances Expected to Cost Insurers  #36;2B- #36;5B (AP)

AP - Hurricanes Charley and Frances dealt Florida a one-two punch that ravaged citrus groves and ground the state's most important industry to a halt by keeping tourists away from its sandy beaches and fantasy-filled theme parks.


Strong Earthquakes Rattle Western Japan (AP)

AP - Two strong earthquakes, one magnitude 6.9 and the second magnitude 7.3, rattled western Japan within hours of each other Sunday night, injuring 14 people, shaking buildings in Tokyo and triggering tsunami waves.


Ronaldo's Early Goal Sparks Brazil (AP)

AP - Ronaldo scored less than a minute into the game, and Brazil rolled over Bolivia 3-1 in World Cup qualifying Sunday.


Democrats Claim Bush's Bounce Will Fade (AP)

AP - Democrats on Sunday said President Bush's post-convention bounce was triggered by "four days of mean, vicious attacks" on John Kerry, and would be short-lived.


Bush Challenges Kerry on Jobs, Economy (AP)

AP - President Bush dropped in on one of the fall campaign's most contested states for the second Sunday in a row, telling cheering partisans that his economic policies are building prosperity while Democrat John Kerry "wants to tax your jobs."


Nikkei Opens Higher, Lifted by Survey

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average opened up 0.58  percent on Monday with buyers picking up a broad range of  stocks after key economic survey renewed hopes over Japan's  economic outlook.


Japanese Stocks May Rise on US Job Growth; Toyota May Advance

Japanese stocks may rise after a US government report showed accelerating job growth, suggesting that the world #39;s largest economy is emerging from a midyear lull.


Brazilian singer mines musical heritage for stellar debut

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazilian newcomer Maria Rita, one of the big winners at this year #39;s Latin Grammy show, treats her family #39;s rich musical legacy as a personal gold watch, a treasure to be guarded but not used as an up-to-date timepiece.


Redskins, Redmond,  amp; Red Ink

What was Dan Snyder thinking? No, I #39;m not referring to the whole Steve Spurrier fiasco. This has nothing to do with his Washington Redskins team -- though one can argue that it #39;s a reasonably brisk jog between


After delays, Intel points to chip-making advance

Intel Corp is on track to introduce the worlds most advanced chip production technology in its products next year, the largest semiconductor maker said on Sunday.


Software Assurance pressures Microsoft

Microsoft wants to release its Longhorn client operating system in 2006 to appease customers that have bought into its Software Assurance licensing package, according to analyst Gartner.


Singh holds onto lead in Boston

Vijay Singh leads the PGA Tour #39;s money list by an ever-widening margin. He is running away with the player of the year award. And on Sunday he moved within 18 holes of another big prize.


India defy Vaughan heroics

INDIA saw off a Michael Vaughan-inspired recovery to beat England by 23 runs in the third one-day international at Lord #39;s today.


The Australian supremacy in danger

Pakistans defeat at the hands of the Australians by only 17 runs in the Videocon Trophy final followed by a 10 runs loss at the Lords indicate that the Australian supremacy over the world cricket is in danger.


Around the NFL Sunday

The top overall draft choice in the 1999 draft by Cleveland, Couch was released by the Browns in June. He joined the Packers and was projected as Brett Favre #39;s backup.


Turkish company withdraws from Iraq to save hostage

Turkey #39;s Renay International Transportation Company announced to withdraw from Iraq on Sunday, after one of its employees was kidnapped in Iraq Saturday, Anatolia News Agency reported.


Pontiff beatifies three

LORETO, Italy: Pope John Paul II yesterday beatified three members of an international lay Catholic movement at an huge open-air mass near the central Italian town of Loreto.


Back-To-School Shopping 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.


Split story for businesses during Convention

If it had been up to Katie Rosin, she would have been on vacation last week. Rosin, the spokeswoman for pottery retailer and wholesaler Our Name is Mud, knew business would be very slow


EMC hires former IBM veteran as CTO

EMC last week said it has hired former IBM veteran Jeffrey M. Nick as chief technology officer for the storage vendor. Nick, who left IBM in June following 24 years with the company


I #39;ll only resign if we fail to make finals

Sven-Goran Eriksson is convinced he is moving in the right direction, although critics believe the England manager is just stuck in a rut.


Flintoff #39;s absence makes the heart grow fonder

There is an unfair notion that England are a one-man team and it gained credence here yesterday when they looked distinctly ordinary without Andrew Flintoff #39;s muscular and multi-skilled ability.


Brazil turn on style

BRAZIL turned on the style here today to stay firmly on course for the 2006 World Cup finals. Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Adriano found the net in the first-half, with only some inspired goalkeeping from Leonardo


Egypt hold off late Cameroon rally

Egypt held on to upset Cameroon 3-2, Mali conceded a 2-2 draw to Senegal and Nigeria dispatched Zimbabwe 3-0 in African zone World Cup qualifying on Sunday.


Warrsan wins battle for Brittain

Clive Brittain is a trainer who cannot see a horizon without wanting to cross it, and in the doughty and unflappable Warrsan, he seems to have yet another horse who shares his endless enthusiasm.


Sharon promises cooperation with Russia to combat terrorism

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made a telephone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, promising Israeli cooperation with Russia to concentrate efforts to


Prime Minister John Howard

Mark Riley, Seven #39;s Chief Political Reporter: Good morning Mr Howard, welcome back to the program. John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia: Morning, Mark.


Singh Extends Lead Over Woods, Closing on Top Spot

NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Fiji's Vijay Singh took a  step closer to gaining the world number one ranking by  extending his lead to three shots over Tiger Woods in Sunday's  third round of the \$5 million Deutsche Bank Championship.


Crisis talks at Alitalia

ROME The survival of Italy #39;s flag carrier will be at stake on Monday when Alitalia meets its unions to reveal how many jobs it intends to cut in a restructuring aimed at averting collapse.


Millions Left Without Power as Hurricane Frances Strikes

Four million people were tonight without power in Florida as Hurricane Frances smashed its way across the sunshine state. The storm which has left thousands of British holidaymakers


Stadler wins again

Pebble Beach, CA (Sports Network) - Craig Stadler won for the second consecutive week on the Champions Tour when he captured the First Tee Open at Pebble Beach on Sunday.


Jags cut Compton, Maddox

Veteran offensive lineman Mike Compton and rookie defensive tackle Anthony Maddox were among the 12 players cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.


Troops captured most-wanted Hussein aide, Iraq reports

BAGHDAD - Iraqi troops captured the most wanted fugitive from Saddam Hussein #39;s fallen regime on Sunday, the country #39;s Defence Ministry said.


Pakistani, Indian FMs agree on series of CBMs

NEW DELHI, September 06 (Online): Pakistan and India Sunday agreed on a series of confidence-building measures (CBMs), including talks on starting a bus service between the divided parts of Kashmir, in a bid to normalise ties.


BBC finds security lapses at airport

Persistent and alarming lapses in security at Manchester airport have been exposed by an undercover BBC film, which shows planes left unlocked overnight and falsification of x-ray search records.


Chamberlain Among 20 Cut by Broncos (AP)

AP - Tight ends Byron Chamberlain and Jed Weaver were among the 20 players cut by the Denver Broncos on Sunday.


Strong earthquakes rattle western Japan, triggering tsunami waves (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - TOKYO (AP) - Two strong earthquakes, one magnitude 6.9 and the second magnitude 7.3, rattled western Japan within hours of each other Sunday night, injuring 14 people, shaking buildings in Tokyo and triggering tsunami waves.


Bubka Hoping to Scale Heights - Like Dad (AP)

AP - He's got the same name as his famous father. He's also got a lot of athletic ability.


Frances Weakens, Continues to Hammer Florida (Reuters)

Reuters - Storm-weary Floridians emerged from\east coast hurricane shelters on Sunday as a weakened Tropical\Storm Frances moved to the state's west coast after whipping\off roofs, washing sailboats ashore and cutting power to nearly\6 million people.


Mad Muppets top cult science poll

Dr Bunsen Honeydew and his indestructible lab assistant, Beaker, are the UK's favourite TV boffins.


Frances Knocks Out Power and Floods Florida

Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of Florida with fire-hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops even as it weakened to a tropical storm and crawled inland with heavy rain. More than 5 million people lost power.


Students Aiming to Avoid the 'Freshman 15'

All-you-can-eat dorm dining. Late-night pizza parties. Tacos, burgers, barbecue, beer. It's a recipe for the "freshman 15" - as in 15 more pounds for the new college student.


China Stocks May Fall After Government Takes Over 4 Brokerages

China shares may decline after the government took over Hantang Securities Co. and three brokerages controlled by failed investment company Xinjiang D #39;Long Group Co.


Williams Thumps Schnyder, Roddick Roars On

Serena Williams and Andy Roddick produced some explosive tennis at the US Open on Sunday as their respective title challenges gained strength.


Chamberlain among 20 players cut by Broncos

Tight ends Byron Chamberlain and Jed Weaver were among the 20 players cut by the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Heading into this season, Chamberlain and Weaver were considered the leading candidates to replace Shannon Sharpe, who retired in the offseason.


Bjorkman, Woodbridge latest seeds to fall

The men #39;s doubles draw was blown wide open at the US Open when top seeds and defending champions Jonas Bjorkman and Todd Woodbridge


ASEAN recognizes China as market economy

JAKARTA: Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) announced on Saturday they recognize China #39;s full market economy status.


Choices in The Quantum Universe

Asking questions about the quantum universe is a fool's game: one cannot get a single answer, only a probability. A committee of particle physicists bounced this concept around a table to pose the top nine questions, and a probable path to answering them.


Stock market weaker

THE local stock market weakened today, reflecting the losses on Wall Street on Friday night. By 10.12am (AEST) the benchmark S amp;P/ASX 200 index was 2.7 points lower at 3574.


HBOS fury as EU backs Santander #39;s Abbey bid

HBOS, THE Halifax and Bank of Scotland group that is considering whether to make a bid for Abbey National, yesterday reacted furiously to a statement from Mario Monti


Veteran tight ends get pink slip

If Shannon Sharpe, who was at the Broncos #39; exhibition finale on Thursday and spotted at team headquarters this weekend, wanted to he could roll off the


Woodbridge down but not out

Todd Woodbridge ruled out any thoughts of retirement after his quest for back-to-back US Open men #39;s doubles titles ended with a third-round defeat at Flushing Meadows today.


China Threatens Internet Porn Merchants with Life (Reuters)

Reuters - China has intensified its battle\against Internet and mobile phone pornography by threatening\distributors with life in prison, Xinhua news agency said.


Palestinian Killed in Israeli Missile Strike -Medics

GAZA (Reuters) - A Palestinian was killed when the Israeli  military fired a missile during a hunt for militants behind the  killing of an Israeli soldier in the central Gaza Strip  Tuesday, Palestinian medics said.


Tokyo Stocks Open Higher, US Dollar Up

Tokyo stocks opened moderately higher Monday on bargain hunting following Friday #39;s losses. The US dollar was up against the Japanese yen.


Broker woes to scare investors

Mainland shares may decline after the government #39;s takeover of Hantang Securities and three brokerages controlled by failed investment company Xinjiang D #39;Long Group because of worries about other crackdowns to come, market analyst Thomas Zhang said.


Former teacher won \$825,000 in a suit against a Sony executive and <b>...</b>

A Filipino woman who won an \$825,000 lawsuit, claiming a Hollywood executive and his wife enslaved her, has called for an end to human trafficking.


Sweep in the Cards: St. Louis wins ninth in a row

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Hector Luna tripled and scored the winning run on Reggie Sanders #39; pinch-hit single in the 11th inning, as the St.


Colorado Is Not Quite All Better

The scene at the end of Colorado #39;s victory Saturday night probably was not what the university was looking for after a tumultuous off-season.


China rainfall death toll at 19

The death toll from torrential rainfall in China #39;s Sichuan province rose to 19 Sunday, reported Xinhua, China #39;s government-run news agency.


Monti blasted over Abbey comments

Banking group HBOS yesterday criticised European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti for appearing to welcome the 8.8 billion takeover of Abbey National


Amatong confirms NPC bonds issue bid

SANTIAGO, Chile (Dow Jones) - The Philippine government is poised to tap debt markets to raise money for loss-making National Power Corp.


IBM Prices New Disk Servers To Undercut Rivals

IBM on Friday unveiled new low-cost storage servers that the computer giant #39;s using to undercut wares from rivals Hewlett-Packard and Dell/EMC in the small- and mid-sized markets.


India sign off with a heartening victory

Sunday was one of those days, where you get to see one batting collapse in the morning and then, are treated to a special double in the afternoon.


White played for Nuggets past two seasons

WASHINGTON -- Three men, including NBA free agent Rodney White, face weapons charges after a uniformed Secret Service officer allegedly saw them randomly shooting in the air early Sunday morning while driving on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.


US Open Glance

RESULTS: Men, third round: No. 2 Andy Roddick, No. 18 Tommy Robredo and No. 28 Joachim Johansson won. Also advancing to the fourth round were Tomas Berdych, Tommy Haas and Michael Llodra.


Iraqi minister says Saddam Hussein could face trial in  quot;weeks quot;

KUWAIT CITY Iraq #39;s minister of state says Saddam Hussein could face trial within  quot;a few weeks quot; -- or sometime later this year.


Dollar Near High Vs Yen After Job Data (Reuters)

Reuters - The dollar hovered near a\two-and-a-half-week high versus the yen on Monday, helped by a\positive U.S. jobs report last week and the yen's failure to\capitalize on stronger-than-expected corporate spending data.


Russia Tops Slovakia in World Cup Hockey (AP)

AP - Pavel Datsyuk, Alex Kovalev, Sergei Samsonov, Alexei Yashin and Alexander Ovechkin scored to help Russia beat Slovakia 5-2 on Sunday night in the final preliminary game in the World Cup of Hockey.


Australia #39;s API Buys New Price Chain For A\$112.4M -2

MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (API.AU) said Monday it agreed to buy health, beauty and lifestyle retailer New Price Retail for A\$112.


Tokyo Stocks Higher, Lifted by Survey

Tokyo stocks rose by mid-morning on Monday with a broad range of issues getting a lift from a key survey that boosted optimism on Japan #39;s economic outlook, with expectations rising that growth figures will be revised up.


HBOS cries foul as Monti  #39;favours #39; bid

HBOS questioned yesterday the impartiality of the European Union #39;s competition commissioner, Mario Monti, after he made comments that appeared to be favourable to a bid for Abbey National by the Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano.


Hollinger eyes sale of new media subsidiary - FT

Chicago-based publisher Hollinger International Inc. (HLR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is considering the sale or merger of assets at its new media arm, a British newspaper said on Monday.


Smolinski helps US get in win column

A couple of players who weren #39;t able to crack the US lineup when the World Cup began earlier this week helped propel the Americans to victory in a game they had no choice but to win.


No. 25 Purdue Opens With a 51-0 Rout of Syracuse

yle Orton passed for 287 yards and a career-high 4 touchdowns to lead No. 25 Purdue to a 51-0 victory yesterday over visiting Syracuse, the Boilermakers #39; first shutout in four years.


Rodney White, two others accused of shooting guns while driving

Free-agent forward Rodney White and two other men face weapons charges after a uniformed Secret Service officer reported seeing them randomly shooting into the air early Sunday.


Moses Survives As Texans Kick Returner (AP)

AP - Diminutive J.J. Moses, the NFL's shortest player last season, fended off spirited summer competition for his job to remain the Houston Texans' kick returner.


Bob Evans, mainframe pioneer, dies at 77

Bob Evans, an IBM computer scientist who helped to develop the modern mainframe computer, died Thursday. He was 77. Evans died of heart failure at his at his home in the San Francisco suburb of Hillsborough, his son Evan told the Associated Press.


IBM adds iSCSI to SANs

IBM moved back into the iSCSI (Internet SCSI) market Friday with a new array priced at US\$3,000 and aimed at the small and midsize business market.


Donald #39;s revival lifts Langer

Luke Donald kept his cool in the Swiss mountains to see off two of his more distinguished Ryder Cup team-mates and win the European Masters here yesterday.


Egypt defeat Cameroon in World Cup qualifier

Egypt on Sunday defeated Cameroon 3-2 in Group 3 of the African qualifications for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Mohammad Shawqi put the Pharaohs in the lead with a nice headerin the injury time of the first half.


Western Japan Shaken by Two Strong Quakes; 18 Hurt, Kyodo Says

Western Japan around Osaka was shaken by two strong earthquakes yesterday, causing 18 injuries and triggering tsunami warnings along the coast, Kyodo News reported.


Dozens dead and missing in storms

AT least 64 people were killed and 65 missing in torrential storms lashing south-west China, disaster relief officials and state media said today.


HBOS weighs up Abbey bid

Banking group HBOS today stayed silent on claims that its bosses will meet this week to finalise plans for a 10bn (14.7bn) bid for Abbey National.


Police: Shooting in Detroit leaves 2 men dead, 1 wounded

Two people were in custody Sunday following a shootout between two groups of people that left two men dead and a third man wounded, police said Sunday.


IBM storage server targets midsize companies

IBM last Friday announced that it will release a low-price disk server aimed at midsize companies that want to establish storage area networks.


GSM :- Global handset sales reached record in Q2 of 2004

GLOBAL handset sales rose to record levels in the second quarter, putting the industry on track to ship 650 million cell phones in 2004 as market leader Nokia halted its decline, a survey said.


Donald romps to Masters win

England #39;s Luke Donald won the European Masters by five shots for his second victory on the European Tour. Donald, who won the Scandinavian Masters six weeks ago, shot a final-round 66 to finish five ahead of overnight leader Miguel Angel Jimenez.


Indian bowlers too good for England

England captain Michael Vaughan hit 74, but India #39;s bowlers delivered a consolation victory in the third and final NatWest Challenge one-day cricket international at Lord #39;s.


Sharon promises cooperation with Russia to combat terrorism

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made a telephone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, promising Israeli cooperation with Russia to concentrate efforts to combat terrorism, local newspaper Haaretz reported on its website.


Floods kill 64 in southwest China; search for the missing <b>...</b>

Torrential floods in southwest China have claimed at least 64 lives, prompting the beleaguered local government to seek help Monday from the military in rescuing hundreds trapped by mudslides and caved-in roads, state media reported.


Authorities in Arenac County investigate apparent murder-suicide

A 30-year-old man and 30-year-old woman were found dead inside a home in what investigators believe is a murder-suicide, Arenac County authorities said in a statement.


China intensifies fight against Internet porn

China has intensified its battle against Internet and mobile phone pornography by threatening distributors with life in prison, Xinhua news agency says.


Russians clinch second seed behind Canada

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Alexei Kovalev and Sergei Samsonov scored 3:46 apart in the second period to give Russia the lead for good on the way to a 5-2 win over Slovakia in the World Cup #39;s preliminary round finale at the Air Canada Centre.


Kasuri to meet Singh, Kashmir separatists

External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri will be meeting for the second consecutive day today.


No Favorite In Race to Treat Lupus

Race to bring to market the most important new drug to treat lupus in 40 years hardly seems an even match. -The Washington Post


Barry Bonds Floats Their Boats

While Barry Bonds takes aim at 700 home runs, fans wait patiently on the waters of McCovey Cove behind SBC Park for the ultimate prize.


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.


Malpractice Insurers Face a Tough Market

In Maryland, requests from state's largest malpractice insurer to raise premiums an average of 41 percent has triggered a fierce debate.


Colorado Is Not Quite All Better

The scene at the end of Colorado's victory Saturday night probably was not what the university was looking for after a tumultuous off-season.


Patience Helps Build Trust in Land Deals

Developers find themselves pushing harder, agreeing to bend more and working patiently through the unique concerns of landowners.


Evans led a team that developed a new class of mainframe computers that allowed different applications to be run simultaneously.


2nd Hurricane Deepens Wounds in Stricken Florida

One death was reported as Hurricane Frances hit some of the same stops that Hurricane Charley visited three weeks ago.


Russian Rebels Had Precise Plan

Investigators suspect that the attackers had secreted a cache of weapons in the school weeks before their brutal attack.


Digging Out From One Storm, Hit Hard by Another

The lights went out about 2 am Sunday for the Patel family here, just as they did 23 days earlier. Through the night the family listened to the rain dripping into


Spacecraft visible returning from outer space

If you go outside early on Wednesday morning you might see an incredible sight - a spacecraft returning from outer space. After a whirlwind tour a million miles from Earth, the Genesis spacecraft is returning.


Greece: Albanian youth killed by Greeks after the soccer game

Prishtin, 5 September 2004 - (KosovoNews) - An Albanian youth was killed on the island of Zakinthos on Saturday night after being stabbed while young Albanian soccer fans were celebrating their country #39;s win over Greece in a World Soccer Cup qualifier


Ovechkin caps off Russian win

Alex Kovalev and Sergei Samsonov scored in the second period to lead Russia to a 5-2 victory over Slovakia on Sunday night, clinching second place in the North American pool at the World Cup of Hockey.


COL FB: Purdue 51, Syracuse 0

Kyle Orton threw for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns Sunday to lead 24th-ranked Purdue to a 51-0 rout of Syracuse. Taylor Stubblefield caught five passes for


NCAA Game Summary - Fresno State At Washington

Seattle, WA -- The Fresno State defense forced five turnovers, three of them being returned for touchdowns, as the Bulldogs defeated the Washington Huskies by a score of 35-16 in the season opener for both schools at Husky Stadium.


Death toll 55 in southwest China flooding

BEIJING -- Rescuers in southwest China sought help from the military Monday as they searched for dozens of people missing in torrential floods.


Labor warns marginals on Telstra sale

THE Howard government would sell the rest of Telstra within months of a return to power, Labor warned. With a Newspoll showing the government in a winning position in 12 key marginal seats, Labor seized on


Floods Kill 55 in China, No Let-Up in Sight (Reuters)

Reuters - Floods and landslides have killed 55\people in southwest China in the past four days, washing away\homes and roads, knocking down power lines and leaving at least\one city cut off, state media said on Monday.


Angels Beat Indians, Creep Closer to A's (AP)

AP - John Lackey allowed two hits in 7 1-3 innings and the Anaheim Angels moved a little closer to Oakland in the AL West with a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday night.


AL Wrap: Schilling Helps Red Sox Keep Heat on Yankees (Reuters)

Reuters - Curt Schilling won his major league\leading 18th game and David Ortiz hit his 35th home run as the\Boston Red Sox edged the Texas Rangers 6-5 in American League\at Fenway Park Sunday.


Floods Kill 55 in China, No Let-Up in Sight

BEIJING (Reuters) - Floods and landslides have killed 55  people in southwest China in the past four days, washing away  homes and roads, knocking down power lines and leaving at least  one city cut off, state media said on Monday.


Taiwanese PC Maker on Verge of Sales Push Into U.S. and China

Acer, the Taiwanese personal computer maker, has appointed an Italian to replace its current president, a move that underscores its raging global ambitions.


Yankees Walk to Win

A bases-loaded walk from the O's Jorge Julio in the ninth gives the Yankees a 4-3 win over the Orioles.


Jones Leads Cowboys to Stunning Win Over Seahawks

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Julius Jones scored on a 17-yard  touchdown run with 37 seconds left as the Dallas Cowboys scored  two touchdowns in the last two minutes to stun the Seattle  Seahawks 43-39 in the National Football League Monday.


Purdue Slams Syracuse

Kyle Orton passes for 287 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead the Boilermakers to a 51-0 victory over Syracuse on Sunday.


Caps' Ovechkin Scores

The Capitals' top pick in last April's draft, Alexander Ovechkin, scores to help Russia down Slovakia, 5-2, on Sunday night.


The Cards Are Destiny's Children

They were 4-12 last year. They have had a losing record in 15 of 16 seasons since the franchise last relocated. They have won one playoff game since 1947.


Soccer Loss Turns Ugly

Greek and Albanian soccer fans fought across Greece as Athens police fired tear gas to disperse crowds following a loss by European champion Greece in a World Cup qualifier.


THEREVIEW

Though Electronic Arts' Madden NFL video games have always set the standard for how the game is played on the virtual field, this year's edition makes its biggest strides by incorporating what teams go through off it.


Jason Giambi's Agent Makes Statement (AP)

AP - Jason Giambi's agent said the New York Yankees first baseman appreciated the support of fans, though he didn't address a report last week that said his client told a grand jury he used steroids.


007-Style Retrieval of Solar Particles

In a piece of aerial razzle-dazzle worthy of a James Bond movie, a NASA spacecraft is scheduled to drop a capsule into Earth #39;s atmosphere Wednesday, and a helicopter waiting in the skies over


Roddick Continues to Show His Dominance

t has been an uninspiring United States Open for the American men, who fell apart with remarkable alacrity in the first week of the tournament.


Cricket: India Scores a 23-Run Consolation Victory Against England

English cricket captain Michael Vaughan blasted a 74, but it was not enough to keep India from scoring a 23-run consolation victory in the third and final one-day international at the Lords ground in London.


In Kashmir, Abuses Bruise Hopes

At first, said Syed Rehman Mir, the policemen treated him with the deference he had come to expect as a senior government doctor in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.


Koizumi #39;s approval rating rises, pension reform tops concern

The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi #39;s cabinet edged up slightly on a latest survey, with the unpopular pension reform program advocatedby him remaining


Familiar foes meet again

According to Serena Williams, at least three doctors told her not to play this US Open because her surgically repaired left knee was acting up of late.


Floods and landslides have killed 55 people in southwest China in the past four days, washing away homes and roads, knocking down power lines and leaving at least one city cut off, state media said on Monday.


Bahamians Recover From Deadly Frances (AP)

AP - Bahamians emerged Sunday from 48 hours of roaring winds and severe flooding to witness the destruction left by Hurricane Frances: wrecked homes and collapsed roofs, yards littered with mangled trees.


At least 79 dead, 74 missing in China storms (AFP)

AFP - At least 79 people were killed and 74 were missing in some of the worst storms southwest China has seen in many years, disaster relief officials said.


Jones Leads Cowboys to Stunning Win Over Seahawks (Reuters)

Reuters - Julius Jones scored on a 17-yard\touchdown run with 37 seconds left as the Dallas Cowboys scored\two touchdowns in the last two minutes to stun the Seattle\Seahawks 43-39 in the National Football League Monday.


New iMacs take design cues from iPod

Apple Computer #39;s new line of iMacs, which goes on sale later this month, gives the company #39;s diehard fans several reasons to upgrade, including a big speed boost and more affordable prices.


WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2 Answer guide

Microsoft is making a major push to get Windows users to embrace the security-focused overhaul to its XP computer operating system.


Red Hat Appoints New CFO

September 2, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Linux distributor Red Hat (redhat.com) announced on Thursday that it has appointed Charles E. Peters, Jr.


India end losing streak with thrilling win

London: The hallowed turfs of Lord #39;s once again provided the inspiration for the Indian team who ended their five-match losing streak with a thrilling 23-run victory over England in the third and final NatWest Challenge one-day cricket international here


Mauresmo #39;s Heart Is Far From Gone

full of hope in the latter stages of a Grand Slam tournament. And she is achingly aware of how all the others ended. Mauresmo, 25, is a showcase for heartbreak in tennis.


Bob Evans, IBM mainframe pioneer, dies at 77

Evans led a team that developed a new class of mainframe computers that allowed different applications to be run simultaneously.


Ernst  amp; Young Faces Inquiry in Britain

he British arm of the accounting firm Ernst  amp; Young faces an investigation into its auditing of Equitable Life Assurance Society, an insurer that almost collapsed, a spokesman for the firm said over the weekend.


England, France suffer first night nerves; Greeks tumble

It was not just a two-goal lead England threw away in its opening World Cup qualifier against Austria here on Saturday. Sven-Goran Eriksson #39;s margin for error was also discarded when David James allowed Andreas


Mauresmo crushes Schiavone to ease into last eight

Second seed Amelie Mauresmo powered into the quarter-finals of the US Open with a 6-4 6-2 demolition of Francesca Schiavone, the 16th seed from Italy.


Late relief saves day for Rangers

This was his day, one he #39;ll remember long after it fades from most others #39; memories. But it almost wasn #39;t that way. This was almost a disaster of the highest order, one the Rangers might never have forgotten or recovered from, for that matter.


Strong earthquake rattles western Japan

A strong earthquake shook western Japan on yesterday, injuring at least four people, news reports said. There were no immediate reports of damage.


Two locals detained for spying on military

Two Taiwanese men were arrested Saturday on suspicion of spying on the Air Force #39;s Mirage 2000-E fighter and Tien Kung cruise missile for China.


Dollar Firm Vs Yen on Jobs News

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar stayed firm against other  major currencies on Monday, helped by U.S. jobs data, but  traders said it lacked momentum to advance strongly.


China to Decide on Curbs After Aug Data

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China will decide whether to ease or  tighten restrictions on credit and investment after reviewing  economic data for August due this month, central bank governor  Zhou Xiaochuan said on Monday.


Hong Kong textile group targets further growth after buying Guy Laroche (AFP)

AFP - The Hong Kong company that bought global label Guy Laroche last week says it plans to use the prestigious French brand to spearhead its push into the yet untapped fashion riches of China.


Roddick Continues to Show His Dominance

Andy Roddick pounded Guillermo Caas of Argentina, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3, to advance to the fourth round of the U.S. Open.


Products Slide Into More TV Shows, With Help From New Middlemen

Television networks have worked hard in the last two years to strike their own product placement deals, closing the gap with the movies.


In Trying Time, Scaling Down Expectations of Job Growth

here was a time when adding just under 150,000 jobs a month, three years into an economic recovery, would have been considered a disaster.


PHILIPPINES PRESS: Govt Mandates 3 Banks for Bond Offer

MANILA (Dow Jones)--The Philippine government has mandated three investment banks to underwrite a bond offer that will raise at least \$750 million in the overseas capital market, Philippine Daily Inquirer reports, citing unnamed banking and government


Jimenez takes lead over Ryder Cup pals

Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 5-under-par 66 Saturday to regain the lead in the European Masters with Ryder Cup teammates Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia a stroke behind.


Rugby-Super 12, Tri-nations to be expanded in 2006

The southern hemisphere #39;s Tri-nations and Super 12 rugby union competitions will be expanded from 2006, it was announced on Monday.


2nd major quake forces evacuation in western Japan

WAKAYAMA -- A strong earthquake rocked Wakayama Prefecture and surrounding areas shortly before midnight Sunday, about 5 hours after a similar-sized quake hit the region.


China to Decide on Curbs After Aug Data (Reuters)

Reuters - China will decide whether to ease or\tighten restrictions on credit and investment after reviewing\economic data for August due this month, central bank governor\Zhou Xiaochuan said on Monday.


No. 14 Tennessee Defeats UNLV 42-17 (AP)

AP - Brent Schaeffer became the first Southeastern Conference freshman quarterback to start an opener in 59 years, running for one touchdown and throwing for another score in No. 14 Tennessee's 42-17 win over UNLV on Sunday night.


Clinton Likely to Have Surgery Monday

Former President Bill Clinton's heart bypass, expected Monday, likely will be an ordinary replumbing of his ailing heart, not some new whiz-bang robotic or "keyhole" surgery, leading surgeons say.    A source close to the former president who spoke on condition of anonymity said Clinton has told him the surgery was scheduled for Monday morning...


Frances Floods Florida, Leaves Four Dead

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Hurricane Frances' wind and water whacked swaths of Florida with fire-hose force Sunday, submerging entire roadways and tearing off rooftops before weakening to a tropical storm and crawling inland with heavy rain...


Tokyo Stocks Higher, Lifted by Survey

Tokyo stocks rose by midday on Monday as a broad range of issues got a lift from a key survey that boosted optimism on Japan #39;s economic outlook and raised expectations that growth figures will be revised up.


Dollar Firm Vs Yen on Jobs News

The dollar stayed firm against other major currencies on Monday, helped by US jobs data, but traders said it lacked momentum to advance strongly.


Confidence slips in the service sector

RISING oil prices and interest rates have hit confidence in service firms, but manufacturers have recorded their best spell of orders for nine years, two new surveys show today.


Saudi Arabia to spend US\$10.9b on development: crown prince

RIYADH : Oil-rich Saudi Arabia has earmarked 41 billion riyals (10.9 billion dollars) of its expected budget surplus for development projects but will spend most of it on repaying part of its public debt, Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz said.


Software Keeps Insiders Out

Vormetric #39;s CoreGuard helps Ocwen protect confidential information in its online exchange for the mortgage industry. By Steven Marlin.


Defer, refer if you have any doubts about updates

Several weeks ago The News-Press featured an excellent article on what the Windows XP user should expect when Microsoft releases Windows XP Service Pack 2. So I #39;m pretty sure most Good Booters are aware if they #39;re in doubt as to whether or not to install


Woolmer says Pakistan needs a  #39;Match-Winner #39;

LONDON (England): Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said his side were in desperate need of a match-winner after losing to Australia in their one-day warm-up match at Lords.


College-Football Roundup Aggies slip past Eagles on last-second <b>...</b>

NCA amp;T 16, NC Central 15: Carlos Davalos kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired to give NC A amp;T a victory against NC Central yesterday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.


Sadler wins race, clinches spot in top 10

Elliott Sadler raced to his second victory of the season and wrapped up a spot in the NASCAR #39;s new championship playoff Sunday night at California Speedway.


Astros picking up good vibes

Pete Munro cannot describe the vibe, but he can feel it. He can sense the confidence growing. So he and many of his Astros teammates weren #39;t concerned Sunday afternoon after the Pirates scored three runs in the first.


India and Pakistan Resume Kashmir Talks

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan prepared to resume talks today after harsh words over the weekend threatened to complicate the wide-ranging discussions that include their decades-old dispute over the Himalayan province of Kashmir.


Palestinians start drive for voters

Palestinians launched a registration drive Saturday among 1.8 million eligible voters ahead of long-overdue elections, but few heeded the call and apathetic residents said they have little faith in the electoral process.


Russian FM Lavrov, in Israel, calls for anti-terror coalition

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov independently called for an international anti-terrorist alliance yesterday, as Lavrov arrived on a scheduled visit to Israel.


Iraq violence flares leaving 44 dead

Mahmudiya Sept 5: At least 44 people have been killed in one of the bloodiest days since the new Iraqi government took office, as police suffered heavy losses in two separate incidents and clashes raged between US forces and insurgents.


Steel prices likely to raise again in Japan

Nippon Steel Corp. has told Toyota, Honda and Nissan it wants to raise steel prices for the second time this year, the Asahi Shimbun reports.


Toward an Efficient Saudi Development Financing Industry

JEDDAH, 6 September 2004 - Development banking is defined as a form of financial intermediary providing financing to high priority investment projects in a developing economy.


Mission inside the fault zone

where an earthquake killed two people last Christmas - pass on a few miles from the village of Parkfield (population 18) which has been hit six times in


Singh extends lead, closes in on Woods

Vijay Singh shot a 68 to widen his lead over Tiger Woods at the Deutsche Bank Championship, putting him one round from his sixth victory of the year and the No.


Americans to Get Another Shot at Russia

By beating Slovakia, 5-2, on Sunday night at the Air Canada Center, Russia set up at least one rematch with a top rival in the World Cup of Hockey.


Vickers is at top of Pop

Brian Vickers never raced in the Southern 500, so the only tradition he knows about the Labor Day weekend is winning the pole for the inaugural Pop Secret 500.


Israel Targets  #39;Forgotten Outpost #39; for Security Barrier

Responding to a public outcry after a bloody Palestinian attack, Israeli bulldozers began flattening land for a security barrier in a part of the West Bank that has been ignored up to now.


Chinese floods leave dozens dead

At least 64 people are now known to have died as a result of torrential rain in south-western China. About 70 more are missing in what the Xinhua news agency describes as the most destructive storms of the year in Sichuan province and nearby Chongqing.


It All Started With a Good Cup of Coffee

Ten years ago last Wednesday, Cafe Cyberia, billed as the world's first Internet cafe, opened in the West End of London.


No Need to Dress Up for This Preview; Just Log On to the Home Computer

The WB Network has begun previewing its television shows over the Internet, hoping to reach more viewers more quickly, especially during the busy fall season.


India-Pakistan Foreign Minister Talks End Monday

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India and Pakistan tried on Monday to  build fresh momentum into a nine-month-old peace process that  has frayed over their dispute over Kashmir.


Sadler Prevails

Elliott Sadler all but locks up his spot in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, pulling away with 10 laps to go to win the Pop Secret 500.


Toyota, Partner to Invest \$461 Mln in China Venture (Update2)

Toyota Motor Corp., the world #39;s biggest carmaker by value, will invest 3.8 billion yuan (\$461 million) with its partner Guangzhou Automobile Group to boost manufacturing capacity in


A damaged Albanian car is

A damaged Albanian car is seen in central Athens, early Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004 . Greek and Albanians soccer fans fought across the country, following a loss by European champion Greece in a World Cup qualifier in Tirana.


Batista #39;s double ends three streaks

After going hitless in his previous 23 at-bats, Tony Batista came through at the perfect time for the Montreal Expos. Batista hit a one-out RBI double in the 12th inning and the Expos ended


West Japan on Guard for Aftershocks After Quakes

Japanese authorities warned of possible aftershocks after two strong earthquakes hit western Japan on Sunday, but said the tremors were not directly linked to the sort


Landslides, Floods in China #39;s Southwest Kill 79, AFP Reports

A storm in China #39;s southwest has left at least 79 people dead and 74 missing after heavy rain caused bridges to collapse and triggered floods and landslides, Agence France-Presse said, citing disaster relief workers.


Typhoon Songda injures 21 as it approaches Japan's Kyushu island (AFP)

AFP - Typhoon Songda had injured 21 people as it approached the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, officials said.


Taste for the dead in desperate Marshall Islands neighbourhood (AFP)

AFP - When residents in a district of the Marshall Islands capital quench their thirst, the water is more than likely to be contaminated by human waste and the decomposed bodies of relatives.


Beauty buy a healthly deal for API

Share in healthcare conglomerate Australian Pharmaceutical Industries surged more than five per cent in early trade today after the company moved to boost its retail pharmacy operations by acquiring health, beauty and lifestyle retailer New Price Retail


Brazil Union Backs 10 Pay Raise From Automakers, Estado Says

Brazil #39;s metalworkers union approved a contract with the country #39;s automakers giving workers a 10 percent pay increase and limits on overtime, the O Estado de S. Paulo daily newspaper reported.


UK service executives #39; optimism sours

Optimism amongst executives in Britain #39;s service sector soured in early August on rising interest rates and soaring oil prices, a Confederation of British Industry report says.


Bob Evans, IBM scientist who helped popularize computers, dies

SAN FRANCISCO Computer scientist Bob Evans, who helped popularize personal computing, has died. He was 77. His son Doug said Evans died Thursday of heart failure at his home in the San Francisco of Hillsborough.


Who #39;s the boss? Densham upstages Force

John Force, the NHRA #39;s winningest driver and 12-time Funny Car champion, is quick to point out that his 25-year friendship with teammate Gary Densham helped forge Force #39;s remarkable career.


Bellevue dominates dream matchup against De La Salle

At almost noon yesterday, the Bellevue High School linebacker was just waking up from a deep slumber, the kind a body dives into after extreme physical exertion.


Kashmir meeting dubbed friendly #39;

Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers yesterday ended their first round of talks over Kashmir on a positive note, resolving to take forward the peace process, an official said.


Santander's Abbey bid helps banks

Santander Central Hispano's 8.6bn (\$15.3bn) bid for UK lender Abbey will help create a single regional financial market, the European Union's Mario Monti says.


Slight gain seen in jobs, but not health care costs

Labor Day is a time to fire up the barbecue pit and hang out at the beach for the last official rite of summer. It #39;s also the day, every four years, when the presidential candidates ramp up their campaigns for the homestretch to Election Day.


Banks #39; hidden fees fuel ire

From bank accounts and mortgages to credit cards and car loans, let the buyer beware: Financial fees are on the rise. And many are just waiting to blindside you.


Grizzlies #39; new downtown arena ready to open

Towering over historic Beale Street, the NBA #39;s newest arena -- and one of its flashiest -- is almost ready for business. The \$250 million FedExForum scheduled a Labor Day party for the


Dual-Core Chips Shift Performance Focus

With the race for dominance in processor clock speed over, or at least waning, the pursuit for overall performance gains through architectural enhancements is officially beginning.


World #39;s Largest Working Computing Grid

Particle physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), currently under construction at CERN in Geneva will produce around 15 Petabytes of data each year - 15 million, billion bytes.


Sharapova lost to Pierce

Maria Sharapova #39;s drive to win another Grand Slam title ended on Saturday when she lost to Mary Pierce 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the third round of the US Open.


Super 12, Tri-Nations to be expanded

The Super 12 and Tri-Nations competitions will be expanded from 2006 in a bid by the South Africa, New Zealand and Australia rugby unions to extend a lucrative broadcasting contract with News Limited.


3rd career win all but clinches Cup contention

FONTANA, CALIF. - Elliott Sadler raced to his second victory of the season Sunday night at California Speedway and all but wrapped up a spot in NASCAR #39;s new championship playoff.


Iraq Tries to Clear Confusion on Saddam Aide

Iraq was scrambling to confirm on Monday whether the most wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the run had been captured, after a day of government confusion with top officials making contradictory statements.


Israel seeks funds for separate Arab roads

Israel is pressing foreign donors to finance the construction of a web of roads through the occupied territories - made necessary by the building of the vast  quot;security quot; barrier and Jewish settlements in the West Bank.


HOSTAGE TALKS: France hopes anti-American stance will help

PARIS - As France awaited word on two journalists being held hostage in Iraq, officials made clear that they expected to benefit from their stand against the US-led invasion and occupation.


North Korea Nuclear Plant Suspended Again-Report

The United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed to suspend work on the construction of nuclear reactors in North Korea for a second year but stopped short of scrapping the project, a Japanese newspaper said on Monday.


Pakistan says US claim that bin Laden near capture is politicking (AFP)

AFP - Pakistan rejected as  quot;politicking quot; a US official's weekend claim that Osama bin Laden was close to being captured.


US recovery  #39;not helping workers #39;

Many working families still feel no benefit from the US economic recovery, the Economic Policy Institute says. While business is improving, average wages have fallen, job satisfaction has declined and the


Toyota, Partner to Invest \$461 Mln in China Venture (Update4)

Toyota Motor Corp., Asia #39;s largest carmaker, will invest 3.8 billion yuan (\$461 million) with its partner Guangzhou Automobile Group to boost capacity in China and catch up with rivals with established car plants in the country.


Embattled Disney head reportedly endorses successor

Michael Eisner reportedly has told Walt Disney Co. directors that company President Robert Iger is his  quot;preferred choice quot; to succeed him as chief executive of the media


Unichem Labs inks pact with Lannett

Unichem Laboratories has has entered into an agreement with Lannett Company of USA for the exclusive supply of one or more generic drug products.


Roddick, Serena serve notice: Aces aiming for another US Open <b>...</b>

_ Serena Williams left her opponent swinging at shadows, then Andy Roddick finished off his work with a 135 mph fastball. Roddick and Williams easily aced their latest tests in the US Open on


Baseball Today

Boston at Oakland (10:05 pm EDT). The Red Sox, opening a seven-game road trip, have won 17 of their last 19 games to cut the Yankees #39; AL East lead to 21/2 games.


Thatcher waits to be questioned

Sir Mark Thatcher is waiting to find out when he will be questioned over his alleged involvement in an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea.


Hurricane Ivan Churns Toward Barbados (AP)

AP - A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Ivan churned closer to the Caribbean, packing sustained winds of 135 mph with meteorologists saying it's possible that the system could reach Category 5 status.


Trial of suspected Rwandan genocide mastermind resumes (AFP)

AFP - The trial is due to resume of the man accused of masterminding the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and of the only woman to have been detained over the massacre by the United Nations court trying the suspects.


Fujitsu, Cisco join to sell high-end routers

Fujitsu, Japan #39;s biggest computer manufacturer, have joined hands with Cisco to produce high-end routers and switches for the Japanese market.


Serena powers through at US Open

Serena Williams says she has no regrets about going against doctors #39; advice to participate in the US Open where she is dominating opponents and enjoying unprecedented crowd support.


Kerr posts one-stroke win at LPGA Tour #39;s State Farm Classic

Kerr claimed her third tournament of the year Sunday, overcoming a shaky final round and a strong challenge from Christina Kim to win the State Farm Classic.


A learning experience for Sharapova Overly aggressive play costs <b>...</b>

New York -- There was a brazen quality to Maria Sharapova #39;s Wimbledon championship, a sense that she could achieve anything on the strength of her will.


New Super 12 teams still up in the air

The Australian Rugby Union yesterday denied South African reports that the blueprint for an expanded Super 12 competition had been completed and would not include a team from Melbourne.


Soreness nagged him through camp

It took 12 weeks for the Green Bay Packers to work out a deal with Tim Couch, six weeks to get him in uniform and five weeks to decide he wasn #39;t capable of playing in their offense.


Israel starts building barrier in W. Bank

Israel began construction of a section of the separation fence in the southern West Bank on Sunday, five days after Palestinian suicide bombers carried out an attack from the area, local newspaper Haaretz reported.


Yomiuri: Light-water Reactor Construction Likely to Be Suspended <b>...</b>

As the standoff over North Korea #39;s nuclear ambitions continues, members of a multinational consortium in charge of constructing two light-water reactors in the North have tentatively decided to put off their stalled project by another year.


Anwar launches bid to clear his name, return to politics (AFP)

AFP - Former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim launched a final bid to completely clear his name, a challenge rare in Malaysia's legal system and a move which could lead to his immediate return to politics.


U.S. Accuses Syria Over Lahoud Extension (AP)

AP - The State Department accused Syria on Friday of threatening members of Lebanon's parliament to force enactment of an extension of three years in the term of pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud.


Mild Seven Renault F1 Team Preview, Italian Grand Prix

The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team preview for the Italian Grand Prix.


Emerson may not have pull in bank mergers

Canada #39;s business community may have found a well-placed advocate at the cabinet table in David Emerson, but that doesn #39;t mean the new federal Industry Minister will necessarily carry the day on bank mergers.


Good tennis is latest fashion

Serena Williams was all about show at the beginning of this US Open. Dress in what some would consider an outrageous manner. Tweak the tennis establishment.


WEBSTER: Playing the England blame game

The phrase it #39;s a marathon, not a sprint #39; is usually associated with the English Premier League. This saying now also describes World Cup qualifying, which has become a league of sorts in its own right.


De La Salle players accept end of streak

The players and coaching staff of De La Salle High accepted the end of  quot;The Streak. quot;. One day after the California team had its 151-game winning streak, the nation #39;s longest, snapped


CONFUSION OVER BUTCHER AIDE #39;S  #39;CAPTURE #39;

Iraqi government forces carried out a series of assaults in Saddam Hussein #39;s home region yesterday that were followed by conflicting reports that his former right-hand man was captured.


Malaysia, New Zealand to study free trade agreement

New Zealand and Malaysia have agreed to carry out studies on a possible free trade deal, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton was quoted Monday as saying in Jakarta.


Schroeder #39;s Party Routed in Elections

Chancellor Gerhard Schroeders party was routed in elections in the small western state of Saarland, where public anger over his cuts in social programmes also boosted a small far-right party that benefited from the national mood of protest.


CUTS AT LAZARD PRE-IPO

As he prepares to take the world #39;s biggest privately held investment bank public, Lazard Chief Executive Bruce Wasserstein is showing bankers the door.


Eskimos Fret as Climate Shifts and Wildlife Changes

Eskimos in the Arctic are worried about changes in the wildlife resulting from climate change and the gradual increase in contaminants.


Indicting the Drug Industry's Practices

Dr. Marcia Angell's case against drug companies and their business practices is tough, persuasive and troubling.


China #39;s Lenovo in talks with  #39;major IT firm #39; for acquisition

SHANGHAI : China #39;s largest manufacturer of personal computers Lenovo Group said it is in negotiations with a major information technology company, believed to be US-based IBM.


Asian Stocks Rise, Report Lifts Nikkei

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A corporate spending survey that  boosted optimism about Japan's economy drove Tokyo shares  sharply higher on Monday, while other Asian stock markets  traded around multi-month highs.


Floods Kill 76 in China, No Let-Up in Sight

BEIJING (Reuters) - Floods and landslides have killed 76  people in southwest China in the past four days and washed away  homes and roads, knocked down power lines and cut off at least  one city, state media said on Monday.


Calm as Kathmandu curfew lifted

\Shops and businesses reopen in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, as the authorities lift a days-long curfew,


Ivorian parties agree to peace proposals

Abidjan - President Thabo Mbeki on Monday said Ivorian groups embroiled in a bitter two-year civil upheaval have agreed to four proposals to put the troubled west African country back on the road to peace.


Dollar Retreats Vs Yen

The dollar pared earlier gains versus the yen on Monday as traders took profits following the US currency #39;s advance last week on positive jobs news that raised prospects for an interest rate rise later this month.


Under new law, floating checks no longer float

Last week, for example, the Rainier Valley mother mailed her payment check to the bank before Sept. 1, knowing that the Postal Service probably would deliver it in a couple of days.


Aliant workers set to vote on new contract

HALIFAX -- Striking Aliant Inc. workers returned to their picket lines over the weekend with guarded optimism that their four-month-old labour dispute could soon be over.


Japanese firms step up spending

Japanese firms continue to spend on new equipment and production plants, a survey finds, underlining a continuing recovery in the world's second-largest economy.


Flat sales force price cut for flat-panel monitors

Of all the things folks love about consumer electronics, constantly falling prices probably ranks right up there with big-screen televisions and MP3 players.


Manitas principal collaborates

Credentials: Bachelor #39;s degree in psychology from Michigan State University; master #39;s degree in education/political science from Arizona State University; doctorate degree in educational leadership/policy studies from ASU.


HP picks up \$55m 7-Eleven contract

Hewlett-Packard said on Friday that it has won a \$55m, five-year contract from retailer 7-Eleven to upgrade the technology at the convenience store chain in the US.


Roundup: Kerr wins despite shaky final round

Kerr claimed her third LPGA Tour tournament of the year yesterday, overcoming final-round difficulties and a strong challenge from Kim to win the State Farm Classic.


School #39;s 151-win streak ends

They did what no high school football team in the last 12 years had been able to do. It was the little-known Bellevue (Wash.) Wolverines that ended the greatest streak in high school sports


Eagles release Levens, 14 others

The veteran running back was among 15 players released by coach Andy Reid on Sunday, as the team got down to the required 53-man roster.


Tri-nations will expand to nine test matches

The Tri-nations championship involving Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will be expanded from six to nine matches from 2006, according to the governing body SANZAR.


School siege death toll climbs to 350

VLADIKAVKAZ - The death toll from Russia #39;s school hostage crisis climbed to at least 350 yesterday as grieving relatives prepared to bury the first victims while others sifted through overwhelmed morgues for their lost loved ones.


Thousands flee new violence in Darfur

The United Nations continues to receive reports of clashes throughout the Sudanese region of Darfur, where as many as 4,000 people are believed to have been forced from their villages


Bomb kills two in Bangladesh :

World News  gt; Dhaka, Sep 5 : A powerful bomb ripped through an old building in the Bangladesh city of Sylhet Sunday, leaving at least two people dead and seven wounded.


Four more truck drivers taken

The kidnapping and killing of truck drivers by Iraqi insurgents continued Sunday as at least four more men were taken hostage and the body of an Egyptian man was found.


3 SAUDI COPS MASSACRED

September 6, 2004 -- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Three Saudi Arabian security men were killed yesterday in clashes with militants in the northern city of Buraydah, state television reported.


Calm as Kathmandu curfew lifted

Shops and businesses have reopened in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, after the authorities lifted a curfew imposed last Wednesday.


Kerry urged to fight 'Bush bounce'

Senior Democrats call on John Kerry to reinvigorate his campaign, or risk losing the US election.


Donald is fired-up to carry form to Detroit

Luke Donald hailed yesterday #39;s European Masters victory in Switzerland as even more satisfying than his Scandinavian Masters success a month ago.


Oil price rises hit service firms

Rising oil prices and interest rates have hit confidence in British service firms but manufacturers have recorded their best spell of orders for nine years, two new surveys showed today.


A gripping NASA adventure

Genesis: This week over Utah, Hollywood helicopter stunt pilots will try to snag a returning spacecraft carrying solar particles. By Michael Stroh.


Attendees Mixed if iMac G5 is The Complete Solution

Attendees at Apple Expo in Paris are impressed at the look of the new iMac G5, but mixed on whether it #39;s the right solution for their needs.


California track #39;s 2nd race a near sellout

California Speedway officials expected a near sellout crowd of more than 110,000 for the inaugural Pop Secret 500 on Sunday night.


Rossi wins Portuguese MotoGP

Estoril, Sep 06 - Valentino Rossi won the Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril for the fourth year in a row on Sunday, extending his MotoGP World Championship lead over Sete Gibernau.


Canada to face Slovaks

The Russians are heading back to the US while struggling Slovakia has drawn Canada for the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Hockey.


Young Haas has been able to answer call

NORTON -- They traded phone calls, father and son, but never made connections Saturday night. Jay Haas, calling from Pebble Beach, Calif., ended up leaving a voice mail message, and Bill Haas still had his father's wisdom playing in his head when he approached the first tee yesterday in Round 3 of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston. The ...


Williams, Capriati hold up quite well

NEW YORK -- They both skipped the Olympics, complaining about unforgiving injuries. But now Jennifer Capriati and Serena Williams, both sorely in need of a big win, have put themselves in position to meet on the stage that matters most -- in the quarterfinals of the US Open.


Oxfam Responds to Philippines Typhoons

Lucky me - is the brand name of the packaged instant noodle that Celia Huerto shows me. Her family of seven gets only two packages of Lucky me, two kilograms of rice and two cans of sardines every day as food aid from the local authorities.