Bears-Lions Scoring Summary

Chicago - Thomas Jones proved to be the Bears only source offense against the Detroit Lions. FIRST QUARTER: RB Thomas Jones two-yard touchdown run at 7:38.


Vikings 35, Cowboys 17

Culpepper threw a career-high five touchdown passes, two to Randy Moss, and led the Vikings to a 35-17 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.


Baseball-Pierre Hits, Burnett Pitches Marlins to Easy Win

Juan Pierre had three hits and AJ Burnett pitched eight solid innings as the Florida Marlins salvaged a split of their key four-game series against the Chicago Cubs with an 11-1 win in the series finale in National League play Sunday.


Ibrahimovic scores as Juventus wins opener

Brescia, Italy (Sports Network) - New acquisition Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in his debut as Juventus dominated Brescia 3-0 Sunday.


Deportivo upset by battling Osasuna

MADRID: Deportivo Coruna slumped to a surprise 3-1 home defeat by Osasuna last night after the visitors fought back from a goal down and a sending-off to claim their first Primera Liga win of the season.


Violence as Karzai sacks governor

DEMONSTRATORS set fire to United Nations offices and stoned United States soldiers in the Afghan city of Herat, a day after the government sacked its popular and powerful warlord as governor.


Far-right stoking civil war in Israel over Gaza, says Sharon

ISRAELI prime minister Ariel Sharon yesterday warned that far-right elements could push the country into a civil war if they continue with heated rhetoric in opposition to his plan for a unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.


Iraqi PM Says Elections Must Go Ahead -UK Papers (Reuters)

Reuters - Iraq's interim Prime Minister told\British media in an interview published on Monday he wanted\elections to go ahead as planned in January even if violence\prevented some Iraqis from voting.


Nevada's E-Vote Free of Serious Problems (AP)

AP - Alarmed by software glitches, security threats and computer crashes with ATM-like voting machines, officials from Washington, D.C., to California are considering an alternative from an unlikely place: Nevada.


Singh Spoils 100th Anniversary Party in Canada

OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Vijay Singh began his reign  as world number one with a dramatic sudden death playoff win  over Mike Weir in the Canadian Open on Sunday.


HTTP Deltas, RSS, and Differential Content Fetching

\\It seems  PubSub.com is offering a bounty  on an HTTP Delta implementation\of RFC 3229.  This seems in response to the current meme  of RSS and Atom\syndication bloat.\ \First off this is certainly *very* generous of them.  I'd like to see this\happen more.  Good for you guys!\\I myself  have thought that HTTP Deltas were a viable solution but I was\wrong.\\Of course most people aren't familiar with HTTP deltas.  Eseentially what an\HTTP delta enables is a client/server differential protocol that can exchange a\patch from the server to the client.  The client is then patched and it will\then have the updated version without having to transfer the *entire* document\again.\\For example say you ...\\


More on the INDUCE Act

\\"Copyright officials recommended on Thursday that U.S. law be amended so that\companies that rely on copyright infringement to make a profit can be held\liable for their actions."\\Which of course applies only to US companies.  Kazaa should be free and clear.\\...\\Should have supplied a link.  I'm a BAD blogger!\\


Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index Heads for Record; Foodland Rises

Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index advanced for a third day and was heading for a record close. Foodland Associated Ltd. rose after full-year earnings climbed 19 percent, helped by one-time gains.


IBM eServer to support Dual-Core processors

IBM announced that it will begin shipping its new eServer 326 server to its enterprise clients starting next week. This server will be an upgrade from the company #39;s previously released eServer 325 model.


Federer, Near-Perfect, Wins US Open Against Hewitt (Update2)

Roger Federer got off to an almost- perfect start and beat Lleyton Hewitt 6-0, 7-6 (7-3), 6-0 for the championship at the US Open, his third Grand Slam title of the year.


Athletics: Holmes loses with smile as cruise control misfires

Kelly Holmes lost a race and broke into a radiant smile. But then you can do that kind of thing when you are a double Olympic champion.


Ferrari show rolls on

RUBENS Barrichello finally won his first Formula One race of the season to hand Ferrari victory on its home circuit yesterday. He punched the air in pure delight as he beat teammate Michael Schumacher at the


Spurs frustrated by Norwichs Green

LONDON: Tottenham were held to a 0-0 draw by Premier League newcomers Norwich yesterday, spurning the chance to go third in the standings behind fellow London clubs Arsenal and Chelsea.


Gunners extend winning stretch

ARSENAL pulled clear at the top of the English Premier League table for the first time this season after producing a devastating change of gear to sink London rival Fulham 3-0 yesterday.


Bonds hits No. 699; Giants gain wild card lead

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Barry Bonds hit career home run No. 699, Jason Schmidt tossed a complete game to pick up a win for the first time in five starts, and San Francisco grabbed solo possession of


Deportivo goes down at home

La Coruna, Spain (Sports Network) - Osasuna overcame a red card to shock Deportivo La Coruna Sunday, 3-1. Deportivo took a 1-0 lead into halftime on a Walter Pandiani strike in the 19th minute.


New spasm of violence sweeps across Iraq

BAGHDAD: At least 110 people have been killed across Iraq in a sharp escalation of violence that saw gun battles, car bombs and bombardments rock the capital.


Nuclear agency weighs Iran steps

The UN #39;s nuclear watchdog is meeting in Vienna on Monday to consider a European draft resolution aimed at addressing concern about Iran #39;s nuclear programme.


Thousands Protest Gaza and West-Bank Disengagement

Nearly 100, 000 protestors, mostly Orthodox Jews, gathered in downtown Jerusalem #39;s Zion Square on Sunday night in opposition to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to evacuate settlements in the West Bank and Gaza.


Iraqi PM Says Elections Must Go Ahead -UK Papers

Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister told British media in an interview published on Monday he wanted elections to go ahead as planned in January even if violence prevented some Iraqis from voting.


Speak to my right ear, sing to my left

When scientists studied babies #39; hearing they found the left ear was more attuned to music and the right better at picking up speech-like sounds.


Linda Dillman On RFID

Wal-Mart #39;s CIO talks about the potential for RFID to revolutionize the retailer #39;s  quot;take-care-of-the-customer quot; processes.


Big five set their sights on mobile TV

The world #39;s top five handset vendors, Nokia, Motorola, Siemens, NEC and Sony Erics, have announced a co-operative deal to investigate mobile broadcast services.


NASA: Station #39;s Oxygen Generator Fails

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship #39;s air supply next week, NASA said Thursday.


Hitachi Joins Intel In Hard Drive Standard

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc. and Intel Corp. have joined in supporting an interface technology proposed for compact hard-disk drives used in portable music players, handheld computers and mobile phones.


Flawless Federer is fantastic

New York -- It will take years for Roger Federer to match numbers with the all-time greats of tennis. In the category of pure elegance, he might have arrived officially on Sunday.


Broncos Beat Chiefs 34-24 Behind Griffin: NFL Week 1 (Update3)

Quentin Griffin rushed for 156 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Denver Broncos to a 34-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.


Europe #39;s spirit may overwhelm that of the American side

Perhaps perspective had returned to the Ryder Cup after the unfortunate fan abuse directed at the European team at The Country Club near Boston in 1999 and the inappropriate celebration by American


Owens in spotlight quickly with Eagles

The City of Brotherly Love does not shower affection as freely as its moniker suggests. Philadelphia fanatics booed when the Eagles took quarterback Donovan McNabb second overall


Pro football: Culpepper puts on a show

To say Daunte Culpepper was a little frustrated watching the Dallas Cowboys run more than 10 minutes off the clock on a single first-half drive Sunday afternoon is an understatement.


Bucs #39; Lack Of Offense In Opener Was Like A Cold Blast From The <b>...</b>

It took them 23 minutes to make a first down. We still don #39;t know how long it took to make a touchdown, because they still haven #39;t made one.


Dolphins switch to Feeley

In his first major quarterback decision of the season, Dave Wannstedt went for the safe choice. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins coach went for the obvious one.


Arsenal breaks from the crowd

Plenty of goals came courtesy of new summer signings in the Premiership Saturday but, despite an air of fresh promise abounding, there was still a familiar feel to proceedings.


Schmidt #39;s gem is golden for Giants Bonds #39; blast also helps SF take <b>...</b>

Phoenix -- Barry Bonds hit his 699th home run Sunday, one of his sweet-mother-of-creation, look-at-it-go blows that soared 460 feet before it smacked the giant video board that towers over center field at Bank One Ballpark.


(Sept. 12, 2004)  Quick takes on some of Week 1 #39;s more <b>...</b>

Cleveland 20, Baltimore 3: So much for the Ravens being a hot pick to return to the Super Bowl. What happened to their dominant defense?


OPEC Finds Few Options to Put a Lid On Oil Prices

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is preparing to meet in Vienna on Wednesday in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable mood: helplessness.


No change to interest rates seen

The central bank is likely to keep interest rates at historical lows for now amid worries about weakening demand for electronics goods in the second half, economists said yesterday.


Sailing away

Please read this first: Following is an independent investment commentary and analysis from the Reuters.com investment channel expressing views that are not connected with Reuters News.


Tokyo Stocks Open Higher; Dollar Falls

Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday following Wall Street #39;s strength on Friday. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues was up 56.


Restrictions Likely On Some Clothing

A senior United States trade official strongly suggested that the Bush administration will move in coming weeks to limit imports of Chinese clothing, opening a new front


Foodland 2nd-Half Profit Rises 8 on One-Time Gains (Update1)

Foodland Associated Ltd., which owns supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, said second-half profit rose 8 percent, boosted by sales of property to a real estate investment trust and reduced borrowing costs.


Trump-led group may invest \$3 bil. in Incheon

A group of investors, including Donald Trump Jr., plan to invest \$3 billion to develop Yeongjong Island in Incheon, a Korean legislator has said, part of a government project to create a Northeast Asian logistics hub.


Capital ups Qantas stake

US investment manager Capital Group Companies Inc has increased its stake in the nation #39;s largest carrier, Qantas Airways, to 10.


French public deficit may hit 3.6 of GDP

SCHEVENINGEN - The French public deficit is expected to come to 3.6 of output this year and around 3 or slightly less in 2005, Finance Minister Nicholas Sarkozy predicted.


World markets - 13 September 2004

New York - Investors are expected to focus on oil prices and earnings outlooks this week, and the slightest warning about revenues could weigh on stocks.


Cayman Islanders flee to rooftops

Cayman Islanders clambered onto rooftops and kitchen tables Sunday to escape surging the floodwaters of Hurricane Ivan. A monster storm packing 150 mph (240 kph) winds


CORRECTED: N.Korea Blast Cause Unclear But Many Theories

(Corrects dates: in paragraphs 4, 9 and 16 ...Sept... instead of ...Aug... and in paragraph 7...Sept. 8 to 9...instead of...Aug. 2 to 3.).


Sharon Says Incitement to Oppose Disengagement Plan Must End

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said opponents of his proposal to evacuate settlements in the Gaza Strip and West Bank must stop inciting the military and security forces to reject the withdrawal plan.


Police disrupt rally near tomb

PANCHWAD, Sept 12: Police used a baton charge to drive back hundreds of slogan-shouting Hindu hardliners trying to make their way to the 17th century Muslim general #39;s tomb they have threatened to demolish.


US-Led Forces Retake Northern Iraqi City

The US military launched a major pre-dawn assault Sunday to wrest the northern city of Tall Afar from insurgents but encountered almost no resistance, leaving uncertain


Over 200 arrested in violence on Pinochet coup anniversary in <b>...</b>

As many as 205 people were arrested in overnight unrest Saturday on the anniversary of the 1973 coup that led Augusto Pinochet to power.


New spasm of violence sweeps Iraq, killing 110

At least 110 people were killed across Iraq yesterday in a sharp escalation of violence that saw gun battles, car bombs and bombardments rock the capital.


Holmes runs on despite mixed feelings over future

Kelly Holmes has admitted to mixed feelings about her future as it dawns on her that she will never be able to top winning two Olympic gold medals.


NFL Game Summary - Tampa Bay at Washington

Landover, MD (Sports Network) - Clinton Portis ran 64 yards for a touchdown the first time he touched the ball and finished with 149 yards rushing on 29 carries to lead the Washington Redskins to a 16-10 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedEx Field


Mayfield clears mind after owner #39;s message

Ray Evernham was fighting the thick air of tension with every step on pit road. Up ahead, Mark Martin sat in his car ready to vomit -- but more on that later.


Star dust survives crash landing

Scientists have salvaged intact materials from the Genesis space probe that crashed in the Utah desert last week after its parachutes failed to deploy, the US space agency said.


A Common Language for Penguins

In its campaign to discredit Linux, the main rival to its Windows operating system, Microsoft (MSFT ) once published a witty print advertisement in Germany that showed four penguins standing in a row.


Skins win one for the Gibber

The Washington Redskins made Joe Gibbs homecoming a festive occasion Sunday, combining an offensive bolt of lightning and a thunderous, suffocating


In a Season Full of Tension, the Race Has Just Begun

Mark Martin has finished second in the points race in Nascar #39;s premier series four times, so he knows the excruciating gut turn of coming close but not close enough.


Greens leader astounded at content of debate

Australian Greens leader Bob Brown says he is astounded issues like the environment and rural and regional Australia did not rate a mention in last night #39;s debate between the Prime Minister and the Opposition leader.


OPEC #39;s choices limited ahead of Wednesday meet

OPEC will do all it can to show it wants to stabilize sky-high oil prices when the cartel meets here on Wednesday, but having already maximized production there is little more it can do to calm the markets.


Overseas investors to visit South Korea hub

A group of foreign investors was planning to invest \$3 billion (R19.6 billion) to develop Yeongjong Island in Incheon as part of a government project to create a northeast Asian logistics


Feeley gets the call

Coach Dave Wannstedt made official on Sunday what everyone suspected: AJ Feeley will start at quarterback for the Dolphins for the Week 2 game at Cincinnati.


Hostility Sweeps Iraq: US Gunship Target Crowd Killing Dozens

BAGHDAD (Iraq): As the intensity of skirmishes swelled on the soils of Iraq, dozens of people were put to death with toxic shots by the US helicopter gunship, which targeted the civilians, milling around a burning American vehicle in a Baghdad street on


Florida relieved as Ivan shifts

MIAMI -- The outlook for South Florida and the Florida Keys improved considerably Saturday as Hurricane Ivan unexpectedly jogged west near Jamaica and forecasters kept moving the storm #39;s projected track farther over the Gulf of Mexico.


A Trump takes look at Korea

SEOUL A group of investors, including Donald Trump Jr., plans to invest \$3 billion to develop Yeongjong Island in Incheon, a South Korean lawmaker said Sunday.


Speech Code From IBM to Become Open Source

BM plans to announce today that it will contribute some of its speech-recognition software to two open-source software groups. The move is a tactical step by International Business Machines


Sorenstam stays on top after 5th LPGA title

BROKEN ARROW, Oklahoma, United States of America -- World number one Annika Sorenstam of Sweden captured her fifth LPGA title of the season, firing a one-under par 70 here Sunday to win the 54-hole Hammons Hotel Classic by four strokes.


Clearing obstacles

Adrian Fernandez overcame an equipment failure that turned his pit stops into mini-marathons, made a key pass of Bryan Herta and then held all challengers at bay Sunday for


Spurs frustrated by Norwich keeper Green

Tottenham Hotspur were left to rue missed chances after being held to a 0-0 draw by Premier League newcomers Norwich City at White Hart Lane on Sunday.


Arsenal extends win streak

Arsenal stretched its record unbeaten string in the Premier League to 45 games, Freddie Ljungberg #39;s two second-half goals -- and another from Jose Antonio Reyes -- making the difference in yesterday #39;s 3-0 victory at Fulham.


Hurricane Ivan Still Strong

Hurricane Ivan has gotten stronger once again, and is back to a category five storm. Ivan #39;s sustained winds are at 160 miles-per-hour, as it leaves behind a deadly trail in the Caribbean and heads toward Cuba.


N.Korea Says Blast Part of Hydro-Electric Project

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said Monday last week's  explosion in its remote northeast was part of a hydro-electric  project, the BBC quoted the North's foreign minister as saying.


N.Korea Blast Cause Unclear But Many Theories

SEOUL (Reuters) - An accident at an underground munitions  depot or a weapons factory was the likely cause of a huge  explosion in North Korea last week, and there were possibly two  blasts, South Korean media reports said on Monday.


Legal Steps Start for Accused U.S. Deserter Jenkins

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Legal procedures are under way  to decide the fate of U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Robert  Jenkins, accused of deserting to North Korea four decades ago,  a U.S. Army official said Monday.


Vary: ETag Extensions

\\Sam  posts an interesting proposal.  This is better than the HTTP delta\suggestion but still has a few issues.\\The client needs to know the ETags before it can start performing differential\fetches.  With date ranges you still preserve the initial archive query.  For\example when you first subscribe to a feed you could fetch 30 days worth of\posts.  If you like the feed you can even fetch *older* posts which could be\really cool.  Also even if you still use faster checksum algorithm like CRC32 or\Adler32 you still have an O(N) performance hit for your document.  If you have a\btree on your post dates you will gave O(log(N)) for search for a much smaller\string (64bit in most situations).  F ...\\


Mayfield earns shot at the Cup

Jeremy Mayfield had one very big incentive for winning Saturday #39;s Chevy Rock  amp; Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway.


Vikes have too many weapons for  #39;Boys

In the battle of two No. 1s -- the No. 1 offense of 2003 against the No. 1 defense -- the Minnesota Vikings held all the aces. They had No.


Mexico deports US teens in rehab

Mexico closes three rehab centres and deports nearly 600 US teenagers having treatment for being there illegally.


With Eye on Storm, Skittish Floridians Search for Safety

With a third hurricane bearing down on Florida, thousands spent the weekend uncertain whether, when or where to flee.


Surge of Baghdad Violence Leaves 59 Dead

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Insurgents hammered central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding a day of violence that killed nearly 60 people nationwide as security appeared to spiral out of control.    On Monday, a series of explosions rocked the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah and clouds of smoke rose into the sky, witnesses said...


Arson Suspected in Ohio Fire, Killing 10

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A suspected arson fire raced through an apartment complex in suburban Columbus on Sunday, killing 10 people who lived in the same apartment and forcing others to jump from third-story windows to escape.    At least 53 people were left homeless by the blaze in Prairie Township, which destroyed the building's roof and third floor, melted siding and left its wooden skeleton exposed...


Ivan Slams Caymans; Cuba in Line of Fire

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan battered the Cayman Islands with ferocious 150-mph winds Sunday, flooding homes, ripping off roofs and toppling trees three stories tall as its powerful eye thundered past. It then strengthened to Category 5 as it moved Monday on course for Cuba...


Florida Keys Likely Spared Ivan's Wrath

KEY WEST, Fla. - The only whooshing sound Hurricane Ivan stirred in the Keys and populous South Florida on Sunday was a sigh of relief from residents no longer fearful the 160-mph storm would make a direct hit...


IBM Rolls Out New Linux Server Using Power5 Chip

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - International Business Machines  Corp IBM.N on Sunday announced a new computer server using  its Power5 microprocessor tuned for the popular Linux operating  system, as the No. 1 computer maker aims to broaden the  adoption of Linux in broader corporate computing markets.


Federer Beats Hewitt Easily to Win Open

NEW YORK - Roger Federer is at his best against the best, when it counts the most, and he was pretty much perfect in the U.S. Open final...


Britain objects to harmonised EU tax rate

Moves to harmonise corporate tax systems across the European Union are to be resuscitated, despite the objections of Britain and Ireland.


Broncos Defeat Chiefs 34-24 (AP)

AP - Quentin Griffin might make the Denver Broncos forget Clinton Portis after all. Griffin ran for 156 yards and scored three touchdowns in his first game as Portis' replacement, lifting the Broncos to a 34-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.


IBM Rolls Out New Linux Server Using Power5 Chip (Reuters)

Reuters - International Business Machines\Corp  on Sunday announced a new computer server using\its Power5 microprocessor tuned for the popular Linux operating\system, as the No. 1 computer maker aims to broaden the\adoption of Linux in broader corporate computing markets.


US Airways Files for Ch. 11 Bankruptcy (Reuters)

Reuters - US Airways Group Inc. sought\bankruptcy on Sunday for the second time in two years, squeezed\by low-cost rivals, soaring fuel prices and a failure to win\new labor concessions.


N.Korea Says Blast Part of Hydro-Electric Project (Reuters)

Reuters - North Korea said Monday last week's\explosion in its remote northeast was part of a hydro-electric\project, the BBC quoted the North's foreign minister as saying.


N.Korea Blast Cause Unclear But Many Theories (Reuters)

Reuters - An accident at an underground munitions\depot or a weapons factory was the likely cause of a huge\explosion in North Korea last week, and there were possibly two\blasts, South Korean media reports said on Monday.


Owens, McNabb Lead Eagles Past Giants (AP)

AP - Terrell Owens flexed his muscles, flapped his arms and took his bows. Owens had three touchdown catches, Donovan McNabb threw for 330 yards and tied a career high with four TD passes and Brian Westbrook ran for 119 yards, leading the Philadelphia Eagles over the New York Giants 31-17 on Sunday.


BAE Systems Unit to Buy DigitalNet

Deal continues a consolidation of the market and would create a \$1.2 billion information technology division ranked among the federal government's top 10 providers.
-The Washington Post


Squarespace Lets Users Manage Multi-Page Sites

There are two options for publishing on the Internet in a managed way: Blogs or expensive content management products that are complicated to implement. Squarespace is the middle ground. -The Washington Post


US Oil Up Above  #36;43, Watches Ivan, OPEC (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. oil prices climbed above  #36;43 on\Monday as energy companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico\braced for possible widespread output disruptions from a\powerful hurricane and Iraq saw some of the bloodiest violence\in weeks.


UK Ad Firm Clinches Bid for U.S. Rival (Reuters)

Reuters - British advertising company WPP\ on Sunday said it has won an auction for U.S. rival\Gray Global , with what sources familiar with the\matter said was a cash-and-stock deal worth about 750 million\pounds ( #36;1.34 billion).


Squarespace Lets Users Manage Multi-Page Web Sites (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - Anthony Casalena was 17 when he got his first job as a programmer for a start-up called HyperOffice, a software company that makes e-mail and contact management applications for the Web. Hired as an intern, he became a regular programmer after two weeks and rewrote the main product line.


Russia Says It Can Hit Militants Abroad (AP)

AP - Russia has the right to carry out pre-emptive strikes on militant bases abroad, Russia's defense minister said Sunday, citing the school hostage crisis. He said Moscow and the United States see eye to eye on fighting terrorism.


Gibbs Returns with Win as Redskins Edge Buccaneers (Reuters)

Reuters - Clinton Portis ran 64 yards for a\touchdown and had 164 yards rushing as the Washington Redskins\used a stifling defense to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-10\on Joe Gibbs' NFL return Sunday.


Divorcee Gets Lesson in Finance (AP)

AP - At first, Kristin Briggs felt mistrust. Not toward her husband, who wanted a divorce, but toward her new financial planner.


Surge of Baghdad Violence Leaves 59 Dead (AP)

AP - Insurgents hammered central Baghdad on Sunday with one of their most intense mortar and rocket barrages ever in the heart of the capital, heralding a day of violence that killed nearly 60 people nationwide as security appeared to spiral out of control.


US Airways Files for Ch. 11 Bankruptcy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) - US Airways Group Inc. sought  bankruptcy on Sunday for the second time in two years, squeezed  by low-cost rivals, soaring fuel prices and a failure to win  new labor concessions.


Company Making Fake Urine for Research (AP)

AP - Synthetic urine, which sounds like something more likely to generate snickers than sales, is turning into a small success for a Kansas company.


Scientists Say Mauna Loa May Soon Erupt (AP)

AP - Earthquakes have been rumbling more frequently deep beneath Mauna Loa, suggesting that the world's largest volcano is getting ready to erupt for the first time in 20 years, scientists said.


Premiers wary of new funding formula Martin proposes for medicare (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The premiers went for Sunday dinner at Prime Minister Paul Martin's but his offer of billions more for health care left them confused, frustrated, and hungry for more.


Asian Stocks Gain, Techs Lead Charge

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian tech shares powered ahead on  Monday, driving stock markets higher, while the dollar wobbled  on weak U.S. economic data and worries about a possible  hurricane-related supply crunch pushed crude oil futures  higher.


Groups Work on Schemes to Stop Hurricanes (AP)

AP - Amateur hurricane-busters have come up with any number of crackpot ideas to spare Florida from ferocious storms. Among them: blowing hurricanes away with giant fans or blowing them up with nuclear warheads.


Out of Nowhere, Kuznetsova Wins Open (AP)

AP - A few days before she became the U.S. Open champion, Svetlana Kuznetsova walked into a drizzly night to play her quarterfinal match.


Amid unrest, Iraq president says vote delay would aid  quot;forces of <b>...</b>

BAGHDAD : Iraq #39;s interim President Ghazi al-Yawar, ahead of a meeting with US President George W. Bush, rejected any delay to January 30 polls, saying postponement would hand victory to the  quot;forces of darkness quot;.


Cisco Unveils New Routers for Business

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO.O, the  biggest maker of network gear for directing Internet traffic,  on Monday said it will introduce a new line of low-end routers  in the coming weeks aimed at winning more corporate business.


Gibbs Returns with Win as Redskins Edge Buccaneers

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Clinton Portis ran 64 yards for a  touchdown and had 164 yards rushing as the Washington Redskins  used a stifling defense to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-10  on Joe Gibbs' NFL return Sunday.


Insurers Seek Arbitration Vs. Boeing -WSJ

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Insurance underwriters have sought  legal arbitration for \$250 million in damages related to  defects in some Boeing Co. BA.N satellites, The Wall Street  Journal reported late on Sunday.


NL Wrap: Easy Win for Marlins, Bonds Hits 699th Homer

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Juan Pierre had three hits and AJ  Burnett pitched eight solid innings to help the Florida Marlins  salvage a split of their four-game series against the Chicago  Cubs with an 11-1 rout in the National League (NL) Sunday.


Bush Offers Sympathy at Russian Embassy (AP)

AP - President Bush made an unexpected visit to the Russian Embassy on Sunday where he signed a book of condolences for victims of the school hostage seizure and expressed outrage at the actions of "evil terrorists."


Security blanket for Karzai #39;s swearing in

Threatened by the Taliban, surrounded by security forces and watched by the second tier of the Bush administration, Hamid Karzai is due to be inaugurated as Afghanistan #39;s first democratically elected president this morning.


AL Wrap: Late Homers by Sheffield, Matsui Rally Yankees

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gary Sheffield and Hideki Matsui  thumped back-to-back homers in the ninth inning to rally the  New York Yankees to a 9-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in  the American League Sunday.


Dollar Slips Vs Yen as U.S. Data Awaited

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar edged down against the yen on  Monday, extending losses made after a decline in U.S. producer  prices led investors to question whether the Federal Reserve  would raise interest rates in September and beyond.


Federer Title Win Beyond His Wildest Dreams

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer never thought in his  "wildest dreams" he would win the U.S. Open.


Eagles Lose OL Andrews

PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Offensive lineman Shawn  Andrews, Philadelphia's No. 1 draft pick this year, suffered a  fractured right leg in Sunday's game against the New York  Giants. Head coach Andy Reid said after the Eagles' 31-17  victory that Andrews will miss the rest of the season.


Federer Is Too Much for Hewitt in U.S. Open Final

Roger Federer won the U.S. Open over Lleyton Hewitt and became the first player since Mats Wilander in 1988 to win three Grand Slam titles in one year.


Gibbs Shows How to Go Home Again

Clinton Portis took the handoff and sped down the right sideline, past Coach Joe Gibbs, for a 64-yard touchdown in the signal moment in the Redskins' victory.


U.S. May Limit Chinese Imports

BEIJING, Sept.12 -- A senior United States trade official strongly suggested that the Bush administration will move in coming weeks to limit imports of Chinese clothing, opening a new front in a simmering trade conflict with the world's most populous country in the final weeks of the presidential campaign.


A Stodgy Style, but BellSouth Starts to Loosen Its Top Button

BellSouth's approach to business has been stable, disciplined, anything but flashy. But now the company is slowly shedding its conservative approach.


At Disney, Mending Fences or Moving On?

Without Michael D. Eisner at the helm of the Walt Disney Company, will Harvey Weinstein and Steven P. Jobs stay as partners?


The Customer Relationship Expert Takes a Dose of Its Own Medicine

Since 1993, Siebel dominated the market for customer service software. In recent years, however, it has stumbled. Can it regain its former glory?


Owens Takes Flight

The Eagles' connection of Donovan McNabb-to-Terrell Owens hooks up three times as they easily run past the Giants, 31-17, on Sunday.


Yanks Walk Over O's

Gary Sheffield and Hideki Matsui hit consecutive homers in the ninth inning, and the Yankees take advantage of 14 walks in a 9-7 win over the Orioles on Sunday.


Off To a Fast Start

Call it a fluke, or the upset of the week, or whatever you want. Fresno State's players and coaches don't think of it that way.


Give this man an award

The chants of  quot;MVP, MVP quot; followed Gary Sheffield from Yankee Stadium, headed down I-95 and spent the weekend at Camden Yards, home of the Orioles in name only when the Yankees are in town.


NEXTEL CUP: THE RACE BEFORE THE CHASE: Mayfield comes up with <b>...</b>

Richmond --- With the stakes as high as they #39;ve ever been in a  quot;regular-season quot; Nextel Cup race, Jeremy Mayfield turned in the performance of his career, winning the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway and clinching a berth in the 10


Bonds Bombs No. 699

Barry Bonds hits his 699th home run, and the Giants regain the NL wild-card lead with a 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.


Singh Bests Weir

Vijay Singh won another dramatic duel by beating Mike Weir Sunday in a playoff at the Canadian Open in Oakville, Ontario, and denying the fans a celebration they have wanted for 50 years.


Idaho Hot Potato: Tech Companies

A sparsely populated western state best known for potatoes is becoming a magnet for tech entrepreneurs. The slow pace, absence of traffic and low-rise landscape has helped lure 800 tech companies to the state.


Oracle ruling highlights complexity of market

Business-software maker's antitrust victory may pave way for accelerated merger activity in overcrowded IT markets, experts say.


Rice's Car Crashes

Adrian Fernandez wins the Delphi Indy 300, but is overshadowed by a crash that sent Buddy Rice's car skidding upside down along the track.


Borland updates its life-cycle tools

New versions of CaliberRM and StarTeam are intended to ease communication between developers and businesspeople.


Cisco routers get an upgrade

The new wide area network access routers feature embedded security measures and voice over Internet Protocol.


US Airways again files for bankruptcy protection

In another sign of the troubles facing the nation #39;s biggest airlines, US Airways filed Sunday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time since 2002.


Rubin criticizes Bush #39;s fiscal policy

BOSTON (CBS.MW) - Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin took aim at the Bush Administration over the weekend, calling the fiscal policy of the past three-and-half years  quot;horrendous.


Investors may be edgy on earning warnings

NEW YORK - Investors are expected to focus on oil prices and corporate earnings outlooks this week, and the slightest warning about company revenues could weigh on stocks.


Redskins relish their difficult victory

Joe Gibbs #39; much-anticipated second term as Washington Redskins head coach opened yesterday with a hard-fought 16-10 triumph over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.


Rough weekend for Big 12 North

Going into the season, there were many uncertainties about the quality of the Big 12 North. And questions remain with Missouri, Kansas State and Nebraska suffering upsets this past week.


Speech Code From I.B.M. to Become Open Source

I.B.M. plans to announce that it will contribute some of its speech-recognition software to two open-source software groups.


Violent Chilean anniversary.

Three people with bullet injuries and over 200 arrests, was the final count of the violent protests in Santiago and other Chilean cities last Saturday, the 31st anniversary of the military coup led by former General Augusto Pinochet.


Nortel, Under Deep Scrutiny, Now Faces Chinese Competition

Not only is Nortel Networks mired in an accounting scandal, it now faces increased competition from Chinese upstarts.


New Logo and Tagline for Xerox

Xerox is saying goodbye to an old slogan as it moves beyond "The Document Company," to include technology and consulting.


Free Code Graphing

\\"The fcgp comes from Rusty Russell's Linux Kernel Graphing Project (lgp) - and\that's basically still the current state. While being much more optimized than\the original, the code is still in several regards specific to the Linux\kernel (the 2.4 series). I (creinig) happened to be the first (and only) one\to actually submit a patch and when Rusty ran out of time, he "convinced" me\to take over maintenance :-)"\\"The code takes a Linux kernel source distribution, crunches over it for about\35 minutes on a 400MHz machine / 11 minutes on a 1.2GHz Athlon (as of V2.5.2),\requiring up to 90MB RAM at peak times and about 240MB disk space (without\kernel sources) and finally produces a 22MB post ...\\


Qantas seeks more flights to India

NEW DELHI/SYDNEY: Australia #39;s flag carrier Qantas Airways Ltd has initiated talks with the Indian government to expand its presence in India.


Philippine Shares End At Record High; Telecom Stks #39; Gain

MANILA (Dow Jones)--Philippines shares closed at a new 53-month high Monday, lifted by steady investor interest in key blue chips, particularly telecommunications stocks.


Resort town becomes wireless hotspot #39;

Lightning-fast wireless Internet access, anywhere, anytime has been the elusive goal of Internet junkies and e-mail-a-holics. It #39;s finally arrived - in Grand Haven, Mich.


Floppy disk spins its way toward graveyard

ATLANTALong the most common way to store letters, homework and other computer files, the floppy disk is going the way of the horse upon the arrival of the car: it #39;ll hang around, but never hold the same relevance in everyday life.


WPP GRABS GREY FOR \$1.5B

British advertising agency company WPP Group PLC has clinched a deal to buy Grey Global Group of New York in a cash-and-stock deal valued at \$1.


Techs lead Nikkei #39;s rally

TOKYO, Japan -- Tokyo #39;s Nikkei 225 average is almost 1.4 percent higher in afternoon trade Monday as investors take a cue from gains in US technology stocks, snapping up Toshiba, Hitachi and other lagging high-tech issues.


Western Afghan city quiet after bloody clashes

HERAT, Afghanistan: The western Afghan city of Herat has returned to calm following bloody riots over the sacking of the local governor which left at least four people dead and 50 injured.


Iraqi resistance pushes the US back

Iraqi resistance fighters are steadily rolling back the US-led occupation of their country, turning one city after another into a no-go zone for the occupation troops.


U.S. Bomb Insurgent Stronghold of Fallujah (AP)

AP - U.S. warplanes and artillery units bombed the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding 12, hospital officials and witnesses said.


Progress in Jakarta blast probe

Police investigating last week's car bombing in Jakarta find the chassis number of the vehicle used.


expressway to neutrality

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - The slew of speeches in the past week by Fed officials have cemented views that the Federal Open Market Committee will raise rates on Sept.


Stakeholder says US Airways Ch. 11 filing  quot;necessary quot;

A major stakeholder in US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Sunday said the airline #39;s second filing for bankruptcy protection in two years was a  quot;difficult


Bayer links with Schering-Plough

Germany #39;s Bayer AG has entered into a strategic pharmaceuticals alliance with Schering-Plough, Bayer said Monday. It said Schering-Plough would market and distribute some Bayer


Let a Thousand Ideas Flower: China Is a New Hotbed of Research

Harry Shum #39;s office may be one of the best places to witness the next stage of China #39;s rise as an economic powerhouse. Set in the heart of the Haidian District in Beijing, with its


Pennsylvania porn law struck down

A PENNSYLVANIA law which was designed to prevent Internet users from child pornography has been chucked out because it blocks free speech.


Microsoft works to block iPod

BOFFINS AT the company which prides itself on its security excellence, Microsoft, are working out ways of keeping Apple #39;s iPod users from plugging into networks.


Transmeta ships 90 nanometre processor

TRANSMETA HAS started shipping limited quantities of its X86 compatible Efficeon TM8800 processor, a low-powered CPU fabbed on 90-nanometre silicon.


Sasser teen charged

Sven Jaschan has been charged with computer sabotage, data manipulation and disruption of public systems. More than 143 Sasser victims have contacted prosecutors to report the damage they suffered in the vague hope of compensation.


Santini praises Green

Tottenham boss Jacques Santini was left ruing Norwich keeper Robert Green #39;s string of impressive saves after his side were held to a goalless draw.


Sunday, September 12, 2004 Questions Answered

Heading into the first game of a new season, every team has question marks. But in 2004, the Denver Broncos seemed to have more than normal.


Three soldiers killed, three wounded in Iraq terrorist attack

Three Polish soldiers died, while three others were wounded in Sunday #39;s terrorist attack in Iraq, 25 kilometers from the American base in Al-Hilla.


no NH effect from US Airways woes

The airline industrys financial crisis deepened yesterday as cash-strapped US Airways Group Inc., the nations seventh-largest carrier, filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years.


Japan #39;s Nikkei Average, Topix Advance; Toyota, Advantest Gain

Japan #39;s Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 56.74, or 0.5 percent, to 11,139.97 at 9:01 am in Tokyo. The broader Topix index gained 5.35, or 0.5 percent, to 1132.


MR. WATCHDOG Plan ahead to protect interests

Here #39;s what consumers ought to know about flying on the dominant airline for much of the Carolinas. Q. Will US Airways keep flying if the airline files again for bankruptcy?


Clydesdale  #39;saved from axe #39;

CLYDESDALE Bank is being tipped to avoid the axe when parent National Australia Bank reveals the outcome of its review of European operations later this month.


Bayer to Cooperate With Schering-Plough on Sales in US, Japan

Bayer AG, Germany #39;s second-biggest drug and chemical maker, formed a marketing partnership with US rival Schering-Plough Corp.


Federer enters record books with US Open win

Federer was close to perfection as he raced through the first set in 18 minutes, dropping only five points. Hewitt fought back winning a tie-break in the second, before Federer stormed through the third to


Cheers, jeers and overcoming fears in golf #39;s ultimate contest

The last putt on the last hole of the last match. Bernhard Langer playing Hale Irwin and Langer has a six-footer for Europe to retain the Ryder Cup.


Cowboys #39; defense drops the ball

No one had to remind Dallas and Minnesota about how little Sunday #39;s opener at the Metrodome means over the course of a full season.


Angry mob burns aid compounds

Angry mobs loyal to ousted Gov. Ismail Khan burned half a dozen international aid compounds, looted their contents and stoned national army troops sent to keep order


Iran rejects European demands to halt N-tech drive

TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday rejected European demands to abandon its  quot;sensitive nuclear activities quot; but reiterated its readiness to provide assurances that its atomic ambitions were entirely peaceful.


Breakthrough in Embassy Bombing-Australia

Investigators have found the chassis number of the van used in the Jakarta embassy attack, the same breakthrough that led to the identification of the Bali bombers, a top Australian policeman said Monday.


Turbulent times for US airline companies

NEW YORK : Storms, skyrocketing fuel prices, cutthroat competition and labor costs have shaped turbulent times for US airlines, and the troubles are starting to trickle down to the low-cost carriers.


Sears Begins Selling Apparel, Home Fashions Online

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)-- Sears Roebuck  amp; Co. (S) today unveiled its softer side on the Web for the first time as part of an effort to steer its faltering apparel business in the right direction.


BAE buys IT supplier to Pentagon

UK defence giant BAE has acquired a leading American IT supplier to the Pentagon at a cost of \$600m (334m). Virginia-based DigitalNet provides services to US federal government agencies, including the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security.


AstraZeneca shares fall on US drug blow

AstraZeneca shares have fallen more than 6 percent after a US medical panel recommended regulators reject its anti-clotting pill Exanta, a key product for the company #39;s future growth.


Strong summer for house prices

House price inflation accelerated in July to 14.3 percent year-on-year, from 13.9 percent in June, official data shows, showing the property market still had plenty of momentum this summer.


Bayer Announces Schering-Plough Alliance

German chemical and drug maker Bayer AG announced Monday it has entered a strategic alliance with the Schering-Plough Corporation that will have the New Jersey-based company market and distribute Bayer #39;s primary care pharmaceutical products in the United


Cisco Unveils New Routers for Business

Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the biggest maker of network gear for directing Internet traffic, on Monday said it will introduce a new line of low-end routers


New toys for wireless crowd

As co-stars of an elite, wireless-oriented tech show they were improbable indeed: A weed whacker, a blender and a boombox. Their decibel assault at this year #39;s 6th annual DEMOmobile show in San Diego was the


CHINA PRESS: Shanghai Auto Plans \$6B IPO In HK, New York

BEIJING (Dow Jones)--Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (Group), one of China #39;s three major state-run automakers, plans to go public in both Hong Kong and New York in January after a \$6 billion initial public


Germany #39;s DAX Index Gains, Led by Bayer; Infineon and SAP Rise

German stocks advanced, led by Bayer AG, after the company said it formed a marketing partnership with a US competitor. The benchmark DAX Index rose 30.


Cell phone switching can cost in billing

Switching to a new cell phone provider is supposed to be easier than ever due to new rules that let you keep your phone number. But jilted carriers aren #39;t giving up without a parting shot.


AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: Toyota considers new plant in European <b>...</b>

Toyota Motor Corp. is considering building a factory in Russia or elsewhere in eastern Europe as vehicle sales in the region may increase faster than in the rest of Europe, Toyota #39;s president said.


Linux group pushes for greater standardisation

The Free Standards Group, a US-based non-profit trade organisation, is expected to announce widespread industry support for Linux Standard Base 2.0, an effort to develop a standard version of the open source operating system.


UPDATE: Australia #39;s Foodland Net Up 19 On Asset Sales

PERTH (Dow Jones)--Buoyed by one-off gains from the sale of property assets and a New Zealand department store business, Australasian retailer Foodland Associated Ltd.


Bush Focusing on Health Care in Michigan (AP)

AP - On health care, President Bush says he stands with the doctors and Americans who are struggling to find affordable medical services. Democrat John Kerry says Bush has stood idle as medical bills have skyrocketed during his presidency.


Nokia aims handsets at the cocktail set

Nokia yesterday launched three new tri-band phones with fashion inspired designs that have allowed the company to add a twist to the common keypad.


IBM Debuts Power5 Server Line for Linux

Harking to the belief that Linux is replacing Windows, Unix and other operating systems in small and medium-sized businesses, IBM unveiled a new server line optimized for the open source operating system.


Young cyber-bullies a menace in Singapore: Report

High-tech Singapore has the highest incidence of bullying among kids via the Internet of any country outside the United States, a report said on Monday.


Sendo Microsoft Dispute Settled

In one of those  quot;legal quot; announcements which leaves the curious unsatisfied Sendo and Microsoft have announced they have settled their dispute.


Taiwan teen nabbed for running sex service website

TAIPEI: A 13-year-old boy was arrested in Taiwan for allegedly running an online sexual services site and recruiting minors to join it, reports said last Saturday.


Intel suggests upgrading internet to Intelnet

Intel is working on ways to upgrade the internet with a new layer of technology that could help the network detect and warn of worm attacks on its own and re-route network traffic to avoid delays.


Broadcom warns of Q3 flatness

MAJOR CHIP maker Broadcom (tick: BRCM) said that it has revised its figures for revenues in its third quarter. It said revenues are now expected to be flat or  quot;up slightly quot; compared to its second quarter revenues.


Skype for Pocket PC takes to the air

Consumer internet telephony firm Skype Technologies has unveiled a version of its software which supports handhelds running Microsoft #39;s Pocket PC operating system.


Telecom Italia Trials IPTV Services With Microsoft

Telecom Italia will begin testing the Microsoft IPTV platform. The Microsoft TV IPTV platform enables broadband network operators to deliver high-quality video content and services using existing and next-generation networks.


BBC Technology Announces New Deal with Npr #39;s Public Radio <b>...</b>

media-driven organisations, today announced that it has been appointed by the distribution division of NPR(R) (National Public Radio(R)) to implement a new digital distribution system for the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS) in the United States.


Olsson, Williams-Darling to split \$1 million track jackpot

Triple-jumper, runner strike it rich: Triple-jumper Christian Olsson of Sweden and runner Tonique Williams-Darling of the Bahamas will split the \$1 million jackpot after winning yesterday in Berlin at the season #39;s final IAAF Golden League meet.


Tottenham 0 Norwich 0

Tottenham continued their unbeaten run to the season after being held to a goalless draw by Norwich at White Hart Lane on Sunday. Spurs had a number of chances to break the deadlock, but City goalkeeper Robert


STEELERS 24, RAIDERS 21 Instant replay

-- PIT: Bettis 1 run (Reed kick), 6:29. Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 8:31. Key plays: Maddox 10 run on 3rd-and-8 to Steelers #39; 45; Maddox 12 pass to Ward on 3rd-and-7 to Raiders #39; 40; Maddox 11 pass to Randle El on 3rd-and-5 to Raiders #39; 19.


Secondary lacking Will power

The Giants #39; defensive problems didn #39;t begin with the cornerbacks but they certainly culminated in their vicinity. Wherever there was a Will, it appeared, there was a nearby official signaling for a touchdown.


Browns kept Lewis under wraps all day

CLEVELAND - Baltimore running back Jamal Lewis said he  quot;was satisfied #39; #39; with his performance yesterday, which was an odd reaction to a day in which he carried the ball 20 times for 57 yards.


Ivan Moving Westward Between Cuba, Mexico; Alabama Threatened

Hurricane Ivan, responsible for at least 60 deaths in the Caribbean, was expected to move westward later today, lessening the threat to Cuba and prompting a warning for Mexico #39;s Yucatan Peninsula.


Iraq #39;s wave of attacks

US troops and the interim Iraqi government faced an onslaught of car bombings, mortar attacks and gun battles yesterday during a series of insurgent attacks that began in the


Israel to Begin Gaza Compensation Payments

JERUSALEM Sept. 13, 2004 - Israel will offer large cash advances on compensation to Jewish settlers to entice them to leave their homes, Cabinet ministers said Monday, a day after tens of thousands demonstrated


Australian PM says no regrets over SMS statement after Jakarta <b>...</b>

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday he did not regret a releasing details of an SMS that reportedly warned of an attack minutes before his country #39;s Jakarta embassy was bombed last week.


Russia claims right to strike first

Russia and the United States see eye to eye on fighting terrorism, Russia #39;s defense minister said yesterday, while reiterating that Moscow reserves the right to carry out


Clashes continue between security forces and militants in <b>...</b>

WANA, Pakistan - Pakistani security forces used artillery against suspected militants Monday in the restive South Waziristan tribal region even as the army reported that fighting had subsided with about a dozen people dead.


Update 1: China Eyes More Measures to Slow Economy

China #39;s key inflation indicator remained at 5.3 percent in August, the government reported Monday, in the latest release of data suggesting economic planners might take further action to slow the booming economy.


Unanimity Slows EU Response in Sudan

Lack of agreement keeps the EU from flexing its foreign policy muscles. That is especially apparent in Darfur #39;s humanitarian catastrophe, which has ministers  quot;extremely concerned quot; but unable to enforce any action.


Kerry sees 'route to a nuclear 9/11' in North Korea (AFP)

AFP - US presidential hopeful John Kerry slammed President George W. Bush's North Korea policy amid reports of a mysterious blast in the isolated Asian state.


Legal Steps Start for Accused U.S. Deserter Jenkins

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Legal steps are under way to  decide the fate of U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins,  accused of deserting to North Korea in 1965, a U.S. Army  official said Monday as the 64-year-old soldier got set to  return to active duty for the first time in four decades.


Trend Micro Gives Away Mobile Antivirus App

Trend Micro will become the latest major antivirus software company to provide protection against mobile phone viruses, with new antivirus and antispam software for mobile phones running the Microsoft Windows Mobile and Symbian operating systems.


Afghan City Calm After Bloody Governor Protests

HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The western Afghan city of  Herat was calm Monday following bloody clashes between  supporters of the powerful ousted governor and U.S. and Afghan  forces sent to keep the peace.


UN Meets on Iran Nuclear Plans Amid Bomb Fears

VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog begins a  meeting Monday to consider a European draft resolution on  Iran's atomic program, which Washington says is a cover for  developing a nuclear weapon.


Democrats Make Lackluster Gains in HK Elections

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's democrats fell short  Monday of expectations in legislative elections after voters  wary of alienating China's communist rulers chose the stability  offered by the Beijing camp.


Congo Government Loyalists Say Capture Rebel Base

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Militia loyal to the Congolese  government captured the main base used by rebels waging an  uprising in the east of the country after a week-long offensive  by government troops, a militia commander said Monday.


Putin tightens grip on security

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a radical overhaul of state bodies in response to recent attacks.


US 'kills 22' in Afghan firefight

US forces kill 22 suspected Taleban militants in southern Afghanistan, the American military says.


Tennis: Federer celebrates

Roger Federer struggles to come to terms with winning his third Grand Slam of 2004 at the US Open.


Cameroon polls 'will not be fair'

The leader of Cameroon's main opposition party calls for reforms ahead of next month's poll.


SA mining giant rows with Mbeki

South Africa's largest mining company, Anglo American, tries to defuse an investment row with President Mbeki.


Sixteen die in Nepal bus plunge

At least 16 people are killed as a bus plunges into a river in central Nepal, police say.


'UK must lead on climate change'

Michael Howard accuses Tony Blair of squandering the chance to lead efforts against climate change.


AstraZeneca hit by drug rejection

Shares in drug giant AstraZeneca fall after a US medical panel recommends that regulators reject its new drug Exanta.


Chicago and Cabaret lyricist dies

Fred Ebb, the lyricist who wrote Chicago and the classic song New York, New York, dies of a heart attack.


Commander disagreed with invasion

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- The outgoing commander of US Marines in Iraq said yesterday that he disagreed with the order that sent his troops to invade the restive city of Fallujah in early April and with the decision to halt the attack days later, when he believed they were within days of victory.


Handover infuriates Afghans

HERAT, Afghanistan -- Angry mobs loyal to ousted governor Ismail Khan burned half a dozen international aid compounds, looted their contents, and stoned national army troops sent to keep order yesterday as the newly named provincial governor was welcomed at an ornate palace ceremony in this remote western city.


Ivan rips Caymans, aims toward Cuba

PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba -- Hurricane Ivan, which has left at least 60 people dead in its devastating sweep across the Caribbean, battered the Cayman Islands yesterday and set its course toward Cuba, where authorities were girding for possibly the worst storm in living memory.


N. Korea cloud not seen as N-test

WASHINGTON -- The United States has received indications North Korea might be trying to test a nuclear weapon, but there is no evidence that a large mushroom cloud that reportedly billowed up from North Korea Thursday was linked to the communist nation's suspected nuclear weapons program, a senior Bush administration official said yesterday.


Record turnout in Hong Kong election

HONG KONG -- A record 1.7 million Hong Kong voters cast ballots yesterday for an election that sent a fresh contingent of prodemocracy opposition politicians to the legislature, but fewer than the outright majority feared by Beijing's allies, exit polls indicated.


Sharon says opponents of pullout calling for a civil war

JERUSALEM -- Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel lashed out yesterday against what he called growing incitement toward violence by opponents of his Gaza Strip withdrawal plan, while thousands of Jewish settlers and their supporters gathered in the city to protest the proposed pullout.


Boston-area groups ready to offer relief

The halls of Unity Sports and Cultural Club in Dorchester will fill with food, water, and tents this week, as the Caribbean club becomes a collection site for supplies headed for hurricane-devastated Grenada.


Report: N.Korea Says Explosion Was Planned

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea said Monday that the large explosion near its border with China several days ago was a "deliberate detonation of a mountain" as part of a hydroelectric project, the BBC reported.    The reclusive communist regime responded to a request for information from British Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell, who is visiting Pyongyang, the British Broadcasting Corp...


Hong Kong's Opposition Gains More Clout

HONG KONG - Pro-democracy opposition figures gained more clout in Hong Kong's legislature with three new seats, but they fell short of expectations and resumed grumbling Monday about a system they call unfairly rigged.    Although the opposition remains stuck mainly with the power to criticize, it gained a loud new voice with the stunning election win by Hong Kong's top protester, "Longhair" Leung Kwok-hung, who is known for burning flags and raising a ruckus in his trademark Che Guevara T-shirt...


Hurricane Ivan Heads to Cuba

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan pummeled the Cayman Islands with fierce winds that ripped off roofs and floodwaters that swamped homes, then strengthened to an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it headed for western Cuba on Monday.    The hurricane, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, has killed at least 65 people across the Caribbean and threatens millions more people in its projected path...


AP: Witness Shows Weakness in Bashir Case

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Prosecutors have pinned their case against an alleged terror chief on a former comrade, who plans to testify that cleric Abu Bakar Bashir heads the al-Qaida-linked network blamed for numerous attacks, including last week's bombing of the Australian Embassy.    But in an interview with The Associated Press, key witness Nasir Abbas insisted that the Jemaah Islamiyah network is not a terrorist organization and he described Bashir as "just an Islamic teacher," saying he didn't know whether the 66-year-old played any role in terrorism...


US Airways Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

ARLINGTON, Va. - US Airways has assured customers they won't notice any changes following its decision to file for bankruptcy protection, the second time in two years the airline has sought such help as it struggles against lower-cost rivals...


Shake-down in low-cost sector

The plight of Polish low-cost carrier Air Polonia, which ceased operating on Sunday, is not the only warning that the wave of new capacity launched earlier this year serving the new European Union member states was over-ambitious.


FDA Panel Urges More Studies of Stroke Med

A US advisory panel on Friday recommended against approving AstraZeneca #39;s new stroke prevention medication, Exanta, citing concerns about the drug #39;s effect on the liver.


Six militants killed in clash with Pakistan troops near Afghan <b>...</b>

Pakistani troops have killed six suspected al-Qaeda militants in a clash in the rugged South Waziristan region bordering Afghanistan.


Alcatel, Nokia sign Libya phone deal

The deal will involve the creation of new mobile phone network with a capacity of 2.5 million phone lines. TRIPOLI: Libya #39;s state-run post and telecommunications company has signed a 200 million euro (\$244


US Open Finals Feature No Americans

Description: NPR #39;s Jennifer Ludden talks to Tandelaya Wilder, host of She Got Game, about the results of the US Open tennis finals.


BAE Systems Unit to Buy DigitalNet

BAE Systems North America announced a deal Saturday to acquire Herndon-based DigitalNet Holdings Inc. for \$595 million in cash, pushing it further into the growing government information technology market.


Microsoft settles with Sendo in cell phone dispute

Microsoft and British phone maker Sendo said on Monday they had settled a lawsuit in which the cell phone firm had accused the software giant of stealing its technology and customers.


Weir sinks in playoff

With the weight of a nation on his shoulders, Canadian lefty finds water on third playoff hole while No. 1 Vijay Singh keeps his cool.


Jets able to contain Rudi

Rudi Johnson knew he was going to be a marked man before the season began. He found out how much so Sunday in the Bengals 31-24 loss to the New York Jets at the Meadowlands.


Eagles open to rave reviews Owens, Westbrook and McNabb have <b>...</b>

PHILADELPHIA  For the Philadelphia Eagles, it was a case of in with the new, and also in with some of the old. For the New York Giants, it was more of what has become the same stale story.


N Korea says explosion was controlled demolition

North Korea says last week #39;s massive explosion in a remote area of the country #39;s north was the result of deliberate demolition work.


Sears goes to Lands #39; End to boost Web site

Sears Roebuck and Co. goofed its rollout of Lands #39; End apparel in Sears stores, but it #39;s counting on winning the online war with Lands #39; End #39;s unique shopping technology.


Nokia Announces Fashion Phones: Nokia 7280, 7270 and 7260

Nokia launched three new phones at a major fashion event that might just match the clothing, purse or jewelry you are wearing. According to the press release: The sleek and sexy Nokia 7280 offers a completely


Breaking the Chechnya impasse

The Russian rage over the terrorists #39; slaughter of innocents in Beslan is still fresh. The world still stands in disbelief. And now, Russians wait for the response from President Vladimir Putin.


US Forces Kill 22 Afghan Insurgents

KABUL, Afghanistan Sept. 13, 2004 - US forces backed by helicopter gunships killed 22 insurgents, including several Arabs, in southern Afghanistan, the US military said Monday.


WPP Says It Will Pay \$1.52 Billion for Grey Global (Update4)

WPP Group Plc, the world #39;s second- largest marketing and advertising company, said it will pay about \$1.52 billion for Grey Global Group Inc.


Rattay rallies, but effort falls short

Turnovers near their opponents #39; goal line. Missed tackles near their own end zone. One 49ers quarterback after the other getting pummeled and injuring their shoulders.


Notebook: Browns reach back for win over Ravens

As they left the tunnel, the Cleveland Browns paused to touch the 1964 championship trophy. They then played as if they want one for themselves.


Not how they planned it

Im surprised about the whole ordeal. It wasnt supposed to be like that, Williams said. Not after the Giants put 22 new faces on their active roster, brought


A look back

Defense and special teams keep Tampa Bay in it until an interception leads to the winning field goal. By RICK STROUD, Times Staff Writer.


UK July Annual House Prices Rise Most in a Year (Update1)

UK house prices in July grew at their fastest pace in a year as higher interest rates failed to damp demand for property, a government survey showed.


Scientists Think Data From Space Capsule Can Be Salvaged

Samples and data inside the wrecked Genesis space capsule appear intact enough to salvage most of the mission #39;s science, optimistic researchers said Friday.


Nokia to supply Libya with network

HELSINKI - Nokia, the world #39;s largest handset maker, said it had received a 98-milllion-euro order from Libya #39;s General Post and Telecommunications Company for a mobile phone network.


Hewitt cops a Federer hiding

WORLD No.1 Roger Federer put on a punishing display of power tennis to defeat Lleyton Hewitt 6-0 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 in the US Open men #39;s final today.


Blatter in blast over media ban

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will today urge Sven-Goran Eriksson and the Football Association to take action against England #39;s players for refusing to talk to the media last week.


Eagles off to a flying start

This is why the Eagles wanted Terrell Owens, and this is why Terrell Owens wanted the Eagles. The All-Pro wide receiver caught three touchdown passes in his Eagles debut, and


Open Source Law and National Security

How many paragraphs of rules and regulations can a society have before no one can predict how it will respond to critical situations?  The answer, as demonstrated on 9/11/2001 is:  "Not very many."  Lawyers need to go open source and let the public bang on their code.


Jikes and the Open Source Process

\\Jikes is a great compiler but they could really benefit from better project\management.\\This bug  has been open for greater than 3 years now with no resolution.  One\of the developers sent me a *private* email (without commenting or closing the\bug) this this could be fixed by avoiding the use of symlinks but wasn't sure.\Of course this email was sent more than 2 years ago so I have no decent way of\finding it.\\Adding insult to injury is the fact that IBM won't let me comment on the bug\without an account.  The only problem is that my account won't activate.\\In a nutshell if you want to use incremental compile with jikes you need to\specify relative paths not full paths.\\For example if y ...\\


MS, Apple pitch music at mobile phone makers

Opinion Deals with network operators make more sense


Microsoft and Sendo settle case

A lawsuit in which mobile maker Sendo accused Microsoft of stealing its technology and customers is settled.


Site bolsters racism awareness

A website is launched with the aim of educating people in Scotland to challenge racism and intolerance.


Psychic action enthrals gamers

Second Sight offers a compelling storyline that keeps gamers coming back for me.


At Last, Success on the Road for Lions (AP)

AP - The Detroit Lions went three full seasons without winning an away game, setting an NFL record for road futility. They ended that ignominious streak Sunday in their first opportunity of the season, beating the Chicago Bears 20-16 at Soldier Field.


Barry Bonds Hits 699th Career Home Run (AP)

AP - Barry Bonds moved within one homer of 700 with a drive that will be remembered  #151; a 460-foot shot off the center-field scoreboard at Bank One Ballpark.


Neo-Nazi tried for Chirac assassination attempt

Maxime Brunerie was allegedly searching for a peculiar kind of immortality when he decided to hide a .22 rifle in his guitar case, and use it to fire it in the direction of President Jacques Chirac during a Bastille Day parade along the Champs Elyses


Meche Shuts Out Red Sox; Colon Wins 15th (AP)

AP - The Boston Red Sox were beating up on pitchers  #151; until they ran into Gil Meche.


Putin Meets With Cabinet, Governors (AP)

AP - Responding to a spate of deadly terror attacks, President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a series of far-reaching initiatives that would significantly strengthen the Kremlin's control over the country's political life.


Sears Launches Venture for Online Sales (AP)

AP - Sears, Roebuck and Co., which has successfully sold its tools and appliances on the Web, is counting on having the same magic with bedspreads and sweaters, thanks in part to expertise gained by its purchase of Lands' End Inc.


Will Expand Beyond's Patents Lead to New Partnerships? (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Wireless software provider Expand Beyond has been awarded 46 patents for its wireless monitoring and management software #151;what will that mean for the company?


US Air Seeks Cost Cuts in 2nd Bankruptcy

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept 13 (Reuters) - US Airways plans to  slash costs under its second bankruptcy of the decade, in a bid  to become more like the discount airlines that threaten its  survival.


EU waits on Oracle-PeopleSoft (TheDeal.com)

TheDeal.com - The European Commission is likely to follow opinion in the U.S. on the merger suit.


European Shares Gain, But Bonds Slip

LONDON (Reuters) - European stock markets were lifted  Monday by a tech-led rebound on Wall Street Friday and gains in  Asia, but euro zone government bonds fell after hawkish  comments from a key European Central Bank official.


Nokia Signs \$146M Deal With Libya

Nokia has signed a contract with the Libyan post office for a nationwide mobile network and equipment, in a deal valued at euro120 million (US\$146 million), the Finnish company said Monday.


UPDATE 2-Juventus and Roma make winning starts in Serie A

Serie A title hopefuls Juventus and AS Roma made winning starts on Sunday, gaining an early advantage on rivals AC Milan and Inter who were held to draws on Saturday.


Hurricane Ivan moving onward towards Cuba

While the Cayman Islands remain under a hurricane warning, Hurricane Ivan is now moving on to a date with western Cuba.  quot;Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion, quot; warned the


Eta bombs keep up pressure on national holiday

The Basque terrorist group Eta yesterday gave its second violent reminder in four days that it was still active by exploding bombs in seven cities on Spain #39;s constitution day public holiday.


Sprint, AT T to Pay About \$1.5 Million for Unfair Practices

Agreement to settle government charges that companies denied or limited phone service to hundreds of thousands of customers they considered credit risks without notifying the consumers of their rights.


Plugged Into the Market

Happy Hash wanted his real estate agent to sell his two-story Colonial house in Springfield quickly and he wanted to get a fair price for it. Even Hash, though, didn't expect to sell within 10 days for more than the asking price.


BAE buys Pentagon IT supplier

BAE Systems acquires a US firm which provides computer and IT systems to the US defence department.


AU President Challenges Eponymous Web Site

American University President Benjamin Ladner wants a Web site critical of the school to stop using his name as its address.


Microsoft and Sendo settle case

A lawsuit in which UK mobile phones maker Sendo had accused Microsoft of stealing its technology and customers is settled.


Mickelson Rates Europe as Ryder Cup Favorites

OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - U.S. Masters champion Phil  Mickelson thinks the United States will start as underdogs in  this week's Ryder Cup against Europe at Michigan.


Suzuki planning India expansion

Japanese auto giant Suzuki says it plans to open a new diesel engine factory and a second car assembly plant in India.


Arctic's toxic burden harms bears

New evidence confirms the damage toxic chemicals are causing to the health of polar bears, conservationists say.


House prices show sharp July rise

Demand for larger properties pushed house prices up by 2.1 in July, official government figures show.


US blow for AstraZeneca

Shares in AstraZeneca tumbled today after a key drug it has developed in the fight against strokes was provisionally rejected by US regulators.


Is this call for you?

Rachel Parnes, who lives near Albany, N.Y., calls her mother in Natick almost daily, instead of weekly, because the price is so cheap. Kevin Clougherty of Chelmsford has friends in England on his speed-dial list. And Raj Sathyaraj of Hudson estimates he's saving \$150 a month on calls to India and Australia since moving from AT amp;T to Vonage Internet phone ...


Barrichello takes Italian Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello won yesterday's Italian Grand Prix, overcoming an unscheduled early pit stop to finish ahead of world champion Michael Schumacher in a 1-2 finish by Ferrari on its home track at Monza. Barrichello, who trails Schumacher by 38 points, has won this race two of the last three years, and now has eight Formula One career victories. Schumacher, who ...


Transactions

BASEBALL Detroit (AL): Recalled P Roberto Novoa, OF Curtis Granderson and INF Ryan Raburn from Erie (EL).


His shoulder is still a sore spot for Ortiz

SEATTLE -- For David Ortiz , the wonder may be that he has produced as well as he has since he injured his right shoulder diving awkwardly trying unsuccessfully to score Aug. 29 against the Tigers at Fenway Park. Ortiz started yesterday's 2-0 loss to the Mariners on the bench because of nagging soreness in the shoulder. He said he ...


Music plus movies, on one player

With sales of digital music players skyrocketing, is it any wonder that hardware makers are scrambling to create the next big portable entertainment gizmo?


NL notables

Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra sat out with a groin injury. He left Saturday's game when he tweaked the groin.


AL Notables

The Yankees have batted around 30 times this season. The crowd of 41,932 put the Angels over the 3 million mark in attendance for the second year in a row -- and just the second time ever.


New contract guarantees Tedford \$1.5M

The bad news of Sunday at California will turn into good news Monday when the university announces that Golden Bear coach Jeff Tedford has agreed to a new five-year contract, a Pacific-10 Conference source said.


On road, cowardly Lions no more

Sure, every team wants to avoid starting the season 0-1. But 0-25? The Detroit Lions knew what was at stake yesterday in Chicago, where they lugged their NFL-record 24-game road losing streak. It followed them through last season like a ripe stench, permeating the locker room and clouding team confidence. The way coach Steve Mariucci saw it, a cleansing was ...


Rejuvenated Faulk, Rams edge Cardinals

ST. LOUIS -- Marshall Faulk and Emmitt Smith, members of what Faulk jokingly referred to as the  quot;Over 30 club, quot; quieted any talk about last hurrahs. Faulk, 31, shared time with St. Louis Rams first-round pick Steven Jackson in yesterday's 17-10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. But Faulk, who had two knee operations in the last year, carried the load ...


Gibbs, 'Skins off to the races

It was an emotional return for Joe Gibbs. Tied in the fourth quarter, an interception by Antonio Pierce turned the momentum, and the Washington Redskins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 16-10, yesterday in Landover, Md., to welcome the Hall of Fame coach back to the NFL after a 12-year hiatus.


Revolution need late charge

The Revolution have overcome long odds to reach the Major League Soccer playoffs the last two seasons. But, after their 3-2 loss to the MetroStars Saturday night, their chances of continuing that trend seem to be fading.


Loyalist admits Finucane murder

A man accused of murdering a Belfast solicitor in 1989 pleads guilty, as his trial is about to get under way in the city.


Sport's future in world of trouble

TORONTO -- There is no mystique to it anymore, because after all, the Russians have become commoners in today's National Hockey League, and Finns, Czechs, Slovaks, and Swedes also have been entrenched in the Original 30 long enough to turn the ongoing World Cup of Hockey into a protracted trailer for the NHL season.


Douglas, Sun take a share of first

Katie Douglas scored 16 of her 21 points in the second half, and Lindsay Whalen scored 5 points in the last two minutes, leading the Sun to a 71-64 win over the Seattle Storm yesterday in Uncasville, Conn.


BC's Peterson a pistol at QB

The key third-down conversion was typical of Paul Peterson's play in Boston College's 21-7 victory over Penn State Saturday night in an ABC-televised home opener before a sellout Alumni Stadium crowd.


Big things planned

All the Bowl Championship Series hopefuls out there should take heart from some scores over the weekend: Fresno State, 45-21, over Kansas State; Boise State, 53-34, over Oregon State; and Utah, 23-6, over Arizona. None of the wins was a fluke. Fresno State has wins over Washington and Kansas State in consecutive weeks. Boise State has the longest winning streak ...


Oh, Canada: Weir just can't hang on

Already No. 1 in the world, Vijay Singh felt like Public Enemy No. 1 in Canada.


Warm feeling from bagels

NEW YORK -- The  quot;Basel Baker, quot; a.k.a. Roger Federer, was in town yesterday, peddling his finest bagels on an asphalt meadow in Flushing.


Ledee leaves Giants for Dodgers

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Free-agent outfielder Ricky Ledee decided Monday to accept a two-year contract offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Victory for Barrichello

The Brazilian, who took pole position yesterday with Formula Ones fastest-ever qualifying lap, beat Ferrari team-mate Schumacher by 1.3 seconds to the delight of thousands of their passionate home fans.


IBM delivers Power-based servers with Linux

IBM will push its Power5 line of servers down into the low end of the market, taking Linux with it, when it unwraps an aggressively priced series of Linux-only systems on Monday that will go up against the offerings of Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard.


Web services management vendors combine

Web services management and security provider Digital Evolution on Monday is announcing its acquisition of former competitor Flamenco Networks, which has provided specialized network infrastructure for implementing SOAs (service-oriented architectures).


Borland to tout tool for building Microsoft apps

San Jose, Calif. - Borland Software at its BorCon conference here on Monday will preview the upcoming Diamondback release of its Delphi development tool for the Microsoft platform, which is to support development via managed code.


Former NBA star acquitted of sexual abuse charges

Former NBA star Calvin Murphy has been acquitted of sexual abuse charges. The NBA Hall of Famer wiped away tears as he heard the verdict.


Sorrell:  #39;I #39;ll make Grey more profitable #39;

Sir Martin Sorrell said today that Ed Meyer, the 77-year-old chairman of Grey Global, was ready to accept his advice on how to make the company he has just sold much more profitable.


Home Prices Jump In Official Survey

New official figures have cast some doubt on the claims that the UK housing market has begun to cool in recent months. Home prices rose by a strong 2.1 during July - despite other evidence that the market


Microsoft Notebook: Good news hasn #39;t helped stock price

It was an especially eventful summer for Microsoft, with the company unveiling new initiatives to take on rivals Apple Computer and Google, announcing plans for an unprecedented payout to shareholders, and cutting a key feature from designs for the next


Porcher doesn #39;t mind not playing considering the circumstances

Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher understood why he was benched in Sunday #39;s 20-16 victory against the Chicago Bears, but he might need even more patience before this season is over.


US fire kills Arab reporter on air

A TV reporter was shot dead as he made a live broadcast from Baghdad on Sunday when US helicopters fired on a crowd that had gathered around the burning wreckage of an American armored vehicle.


New shock in Kenteris saga

A court appearance by Christos Tsekos, former coach to disgraced Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris, has been delayed after his defence lawyer died.


US Strikes Kill 15 In Al-Fallujah

13 September 2004 -- US aircraft and artillery struck targets in the central Iraqi city of Al-Fallujah today, killing at least 15 people.


Indian Software Boom on Track, Industry Head Says (Reuters)

Reuters - India's software exports are on track\to grow by 30 percent in the year to March 2005, despite\attempts in the key U.S. market to discourage outsourcing and\protect jobs, the industry's head said on Monday.


Iran's Uranium Enrichment Halt to Be Temporary (Reuters)

Reuters - Iran's suspension of uranium enrichment,\promised to European Union states last year, will be "short and\temporary," an Iranian official said Monday.


U.N. Nuclear Agency Meets to Discuss Iran (AP)

AP - The U.N. atomic watchdog agency began a key meeting Monday that will consider a European draft resolution on Iran's nuclear program, with the United States lobbying its allies to have Tehran hauled before the Security Council.


A scandal years in the making unfolds

Baseball #39;s steroid scandal could be seen coming six years ago. The Olympics have feared the one unfolding now for two decades.


Hurricane sends oil prices higher

The price of oil is on the rise as fears grow that Hurricane Ivan could disrupt oil supplies from the Gulf of Mexico.


England have the weapons for a keen contest

After the fateful, the meaningful, as England #39;s Test tour of South Africa officially got under way yesterday. But with eight of the Test squad not involved in the light quartet of one-day


Indian Software Boom on Track, Industry Head Says

BANGALORE (Reuters) - India's software exports are on track  to grow by 30 percent in the year to March 2005, despite  attempts in the key U.S. market to discourage outsourcing and  protect jobs, the industry's head said on Monday.


WPP buys Grey Global

WPP beat smaller French rival Havas and US private equity firm Hellman and Friedman, acquiring the last large independent advertising group after a 1990s consolidation in the industry.


Report: Ex-Qwest Chief May Face Charges

Former Qwest Communications chief executive Joseph Nacchio reportedly may soon face civil charges related to improper accounting at the telecommunications company.


UPDATE 3-Bayer and Schering-Plough form drugs alliance

Bayer AG forged an alliance for its struggling pharmaceuticals business with US drugmaker Schering-Plough on Monday, cutting costs and marking another step in the German company #39;s transformation.


Depression-Drug Suicide Debate Returns to a Boil

Two federal advisory panels meet Monday and Tuesday to discuss how to balance growing concerns that antidepressants may increase the risk of adolescent suicide vs.


Bayer, Deutsche Bank, Munich Re, SAP, VW: German Equity Preview

The following stocks may make significant gains or losses in German markets today. Futures that track Germany #39;s benchmark DAX Index rose 0.4 percent to 3890.


Why so many hurricanes?

This summer #39;s onslaught repeats a long-term cycle, bringing back warmer waters and more storms. By Peter N. Spotts  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.


MS, Apple pitch music at mobile phone makers

Opinion Microsoft has begun to try and win over the hearts, minds and hardware of mobile phone vendors in a bid to dominate the emerging market for music downloads on handsets.


James reveals Ryder rigours

For the first time in 17 years, Mark James is planning to relax for this weekend #39;s Ryder Cup. James has been involved with the European team in some form at every Ryder Cup since 1989.


The bullet always tells the truth

Among soldiers and other hired gunmen, it is said that the bullet always tell the truth. Its the triggermans way of passing moral responsibility for his deed, and his good or ill fortune, from the trigger to the target.


U.S. Agencies, Contractors Lead Space Race

At four of the region's largest real estate brokerages, more than half the tenants looking for large chunks of space are government agencies or their contractors, and brokers said the increased competition for space among companies in the booming defense and security industries could mean higher rents.


Firms to Detail Mars Transport Plans

Eleven contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corp. of Bethesda and Orbital Science Corp. of Dulles, are meeting todaywith NASA officials to present ideas for developing the transportation systems that will carry humans once again to the moon and eventually to Mars.


Power5 Revs IBM #39;s Linux-Only Server Line

IBM will continue pushing its Linux on Power strategy Monday when it unveils a new line of Linux-only servers running on its 64-bit Power5 processor.


India #39;s software exports are on track to grow by 30 percent in the year to March 2005, despite attempts in the key US market to discourage outsourcing and protect jobs, the industry #39;s head said on Monday.


Oracle updates business suite

Oracle last week revealed more details about the next version of its e-business suite, while pushing the concept of grid computing.


EU warns Iran of  #39;serious situation #39; on nuclear plans

BRUSSELS - European Union foreign ministers Monday urged Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment activities, saying Tehran could face a  quot;serious situation quot; if it continued to defy the international community.


Germany, Poland play down reparations row

BERLIN - German and Polish politicians have played down a resolution by the Polish parliament calling on the government to take legal action aimed at making Germany pay war reparations for Nazi Germany #39;s World War II invasion of Poland.


Pentagon Revives Memory Project

The Department of Defense is handing out contracts for a project to record what soldiers see and do in battle zones. The new initiative closely resembles another, called LifeLog, that the Pentagon scrapped months ago. By Noah Shachtman.


Step Toward Universal Computing

A Silicon Valley company claims to have developed a universal emulator that's uncharacteristically fast. For one thing, it could mean the latest games are immediately available for the Mac. By Leander Kahney.


Study: Recycling Cost Overstated

Nova Scotia makes a name for itself as a rigorous enforcer of recycling. Now a study finds that while the province may be spending millions on its garbage program, it's actually saving far more. By Stephen Leahy.


Public Fiber Tough to Swallow

Cities that try to set up their own broadband networks are facing staunch opposition from cable and phone companies, who see publicly funded fiber-optic networks as a threat to their own bottom line. By John Gartner.


Robot Spider Walks on Water

MIT researchers produce a tiny water-skimming robot prototype they think could monitor water supplies for toxins or skim contaminants off the top of water.


Web to Handset: Easy Data Dump

Three Silicon Valley entrepreneurs want a simple way for folks to populate their mobile devices with data. As cell phones become the one thing to carry -- part phone, part PDA, part camera, part MP3 player -- using Vazu might do the trick.


IBM Inks \$1 Billion Voice And Data Deal With Lloyds

High-capacity fiber network for voice, data, and video will cut Lloyds bandwidth costs and let it offer new high-bandwidth apps. By Steven Marlin.


New Windows OS Boosts Security

After years of trying to make it easier for peripheral devices to work smoothly with computers, Microsoft is building in some difficulty. The upcoming Longhorn OS should allow companies to keep gizmos like iPod from stealing data.


Oxygen Generator on Space Station Fails

The main oxygen generator for the International Space Station has failed, and the two astronauts on board will tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply.


Blair set to face unions' wrath as TUC kicks off annual conference (AFP)

AFP - Britain's trade unions opened their annual conference amid threats of strike action ahead of a general election expected in 2005, urging Prime Minister Tony Blair's government to tackle concerns about pensions and job cuts.


Trend Micro #39;s Free Mobile Anti-Virus

Anticipating an avalanche of smartphones and PDA #39;s during the gift-giving season, Trend Micro today released a free trial of its mobile anti-virus (AV) product.


Israel to Begin Gaza Compensation Payments (AP)

AP - Israel will soon offer large cash advances on compensation to Jewish settlers to entice them to leave their homes, Cabinet ministers said Monday, a day after tens of thousands demonstrated against the planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005.


Pakistan Clashes Said to Leave 9 Dead (AP)

AP - Pakistani security forces and militants clashed on Sunday in fighting that killed at least nine people in the mountains near the Afghan border where al-Qaida-linked fighters are believed to be hiding, military officials said.


Stocks Set to Open Up; Grey in Spotlight

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street was set to open higher on  Monday, with advertising group Grey Global GREY.O in the  spotlight after a UK rival agreed to a \$1.31 billion deal to  buy the company, while investors will be eyeing higher oil  prices and awaiting economic releases later in the week.


Powell Defends Cheney's Remarks on Attack (AP)

AP - Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday defended Vice President Dick Cheney for saying last week that terrorists will hit the United States again "if we make the wrong choice" on Election Day.


Stocks to Watch Monday

British advertising firm WPP WPP.L has agreed to buy  smaller U.S. rival Gray Global for \$1.31 billion, equally  divided in cash and shares, to put it on par with industry  leader Omnicom OMC.N. Gray Global shares closed at \$940 on  Nasdaq.


OPEC Wary as Supplies Weigh on Oil Price

VIENNA (Reuters) - OPEC may resist calls to raise oil  output quotas much, if at all, when it meets this week for fear  of turning a decline from record prices into a rout.


Thousands of Unsung Species Co-Endangered

Extinction of a species is not just a permanent loss of biological diversity, but may have ripple effects as co-dependent species suffer from the absence of what may be linked predator-prey relationships.    Astrobiology Magazine -- The global extinction crisis ignores thousands of affiliated species that are also at risk of being wiped out, making the list of endangered species much larger and more serious than originally thought, says a study produced in part at the University of Alberta...


Analyzing the Ring of Life

Molecular biologists have uprooted a traditional perspective on life's ancient ancestry, if their supplanted tree-of-life metaphor is modified to look more like a ring-of-life.    Astrobiology Magazine -- One of science's most popular metaphors - the "tree of life," with its evolutionary branches and roots, showing groups of bacteria on the bottom and multicellular animals on the higher branches - turns out to be a misnomer, UCLA molecular biologists report in the Sept...


Wall Street was set to open higher on Monday, with advertising group Grey Global (GREY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) in the spotlight after a UK rival agreed to a \$1.


Safety Group: Car, SUV Bumpers Don #39;t Line Up

WASHINGTON -- An insurance group says low-speed crashes result in expensive repairs simply because of differences in the bumper height between cars and sport utility vehicles.


Florida likely to get hit again

The seemingly nonstop pummeling of Florida during the past month has been the result of a highly active hurricane season mixed with two unusually stubborn high-pressure ridges funneling the storms in a track directly over Florida.


Federer breezes to third Slam event

Well, theres at least one person who isnt trying to figure out whether Roger Federer could one day complete a Grand Slam or match Pete Sampras career record of 14 major titles: Federer himself.


At Least 60 Deaths Caused by Hurricane Ivan

UPDATE, SUN 9PM: More than a million people have left their homes in Cuba, as Hurricane Ivan approaches. The ferocious storm is headed that way, after ripping through the Cayman Islands, tearing off roofs, flooding homes and causing general havoc.


The Fire This Time

Eri Suheri can be seen most mornings in the same spot in front of the Metropolitan Medical Center, an upscale hospital located in the heart of Jakarta #39;s Kuningan business district.


China Unicom to open 3,000 Internet cafes in tightly controlled industry (AFP)

AFP - China Unicom, the nation's second-largest mobile phone carrier, plans to open up to 3,000 Internet cafes by the end of the year, state media said.


Wal-Mart Keeps Sales View (Reuters)

Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  on Monday\said it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in\September sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year, and\back-to-school demand picked up after a sluggish start.


North Korean FM says explosion was demolition blast (AFP)

AFP - North Korean Foreign Finister said that a huge explosion in the country's remote interior that triggered fears of a nuclear test was a harmless demolition blast linked to a hydro-electric power project.


N.B. residents block off highway to protest cuts to local health care (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - SAINT-QUENTIN, N.B. (CP) - A major highway in northern New Brunswick  remained closed to almost all traffic Monday, as local residents protested planned health care cuts.


Broadcom downplays inventory glut, shares rise

Shares of Broadcom Corp. (BRCM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 9 percent on Monday after the communications chipmaker said the effects of an inventory glut on its revenues should be short-lived.


Mobile vendors tie up for mobile TV

Nokia, NEC, Motorola, Siemens, and Sony Ericsson have announced their tie-up to decide on a common standard to deliver TV shows straight to the mobile phone over a mobile broadcast network.


Novell sees a  #39;both-source #39; future

com September 13, 2004, 7:51 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


Cisco targets SMBs with VoIP-friendly routers

Tomorrow Cisco Systems Inc. will announce an upgrade to its small business and branch office line of routers, incorporating more processing speed and a raft of new features.


Longhorn equipped against iPod

In the next version of Windows, Microsoft will give big companies a way to block use of devices that can easily be used to transfer data to and from personal computers, while making it easier for consumers to connect their home systems to them.


Superhighway  #39;Could Crumble #39; under Weight of Users

The end of the world wide web may be nigh, top technology companies have warned. Predicting a future which would horrify many businesses and email addicts, some experts fear


Microsoft courts mainstream developers

com September 13, 2004, 6:00 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


I Want My MSFT-TV

Microsoft (Quote, Chart) showed off its interactive television platform in Amsterdam at IBC2004, an international conference devoted to the broadcasting industry.


City #39;s surveillance cameras are making Chicago safer

One afternoon in August, about 100 passengers were sitting on a sightseeing boat, cruising down the Chicago River to look at some of the city #39;s most vaunted architectural gems.


Oil Rises as Hurricane Moves Toward Platforms in Gulf of Mexico

Crude oil futures rose on concern Hurricane Ivan may disrupt production, refining and the arrival of shipments as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico, where a quarter of US oil and natural gas is pumped.


Eyes on Eisner

For better or worse, the Michael Eisner era at Disney (NYSE: DIS) will be gradually coming to an end after the CEO flipped over a sandglass with two years #39; worth of granular dirt eager to trickle down.


Suzuki announces plans to ramp up output in India

TOKYO Suzuki Motor said Monday that it planned to invest up to 25 billion, or \$228 million, to make minicars and diesel engines in India, expanding in Asia #39;s fourth-largest vehicle market.


Oracle wins PeopleSoft battle, but war not at end

Oracle won a key legal victory in its quest to buy PeopleSoft last week, but the grueling war for control of its software rival is far from over, industry analysts say.


Microsoft, Sendo Settle Litigation

Microsoft Corp. and Sendo Holdings PLC said Monday they have settled litigation between them, and that Microsoft has surrendered its shareholding in the British mobile telephone company.


Wal-Mart keeps sales view

CHICAGO - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Monday said it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in September sales at its US stores open at least a year, and back-to-school demand picked up after a sluggish start.


Metcash on the menu at Foodland

FOODLAND Associated chief Trevor Coates has flagged an interest in buying Metcash Trading after revealing weak second-half earnings for the Australian business, as speculation about his own tenure continued.