"Generally unwanted - and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent - spam is a nuisance and a distraction," Gates writes, warming us up for the punchline.

Generally unwanted—and often pornographic or with fraudulent intent —spam is a nuisance and a distraction," Gates writes.


The retailer said it came to the decision after hearing the opinions of customers and associates.

The decision came after "listening to our customers and associates," Melissa Berryhill, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said.


Lord Falconer hailed the changes as "a new beginning as far as the courts, Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned".

"It's a new beginning as far as the courts, Crown Prosecution Service and police are concerned, making the criminal justice system work better."


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> jumped 26 points, or 1.78 percent, to 1,516.

The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was up 8.79 points, or 0.96 percent, at 929.06.


Business Week's online edition reported on Friday that WorldCom and the SEC could announce a settlement as early as Monday.

BusinessWeek Online has learned that the settlement could come as early as Monday, May 19.


"I started crying and yelling at him, 'What do you mean, what are you saying, why did you lie to me?'"

Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him, 'What do you mean?


It was the third time in four years that wildfires forced the park to close.

For the third time in four years wildfires closed Mesa Verde National Park, the country’s only park dedicated to ancient ruins.


GM, the world's largest automaker, has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses.

They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses.


The company claims it's the largest single Apple VAR Xserve sale to date.

The company claimed it is the largest sale of Xserves by an Apple retailer.


North American markets finished mixed in directionless trading Monday as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators move into the spotlight.

North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning, as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight.


The Standard & Poor's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points, a gain of 14 percent, the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998.

The Standard and Poor's 500-stock index, a broad collection of equities representing leading companies, finished its best quarter yesterday since the last three months of 1998.


"I know of no pressure," said Mr. Feith, the under secretary of defense for policy.

"I know of nobody who pressured anybody," Douglas Feith, undersecretary of defense for policy, said at a Pentagon briefing.


"She was crying and scared,' said Isa Yasin, the owner of the store.

"She was crying and she was really scared," said Yasin.


"Frank Quattrone is innocent," Keker said in a statement.

Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent.


The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session, and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat.

The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY= , virtually flat on the session, and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF= , down 0.1 percent.


Germans account for more than 40 percent of foreign visitors coming to Italy.

Germans represent more than a quarter of all foreign visitors to Italy and 40 percent of hotel bookings.


Also in Mosul, rebel gunmen on Friday assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition.

Near a mosque in the northern town of Mosul, rebel gunmen also assassinated a Sunni Muslim tribal leader who backed the coalition.


Mr. Bush had sought to store his papers in his father's presidential library, where they would have stayed secret for a half-century.

In Texas, public watchdog groups opposed Mr. Bush's efforts to house his papers at his father's presidential library, where they would have remained secret for a half-century.


This integrates with Rational PurifyPlus and allows developers to work in supported versions of Java, Visual C# and Visual Basic .NET.

IBM said the Rational products were also integrated with Rational PurifyPlus, which allows developers to work in Java, Visual C# and VisualBasic .Net.


Freeman's civil hearing may be, on the surface, about a driver's license.

Freeman said not having a driver license has been a burden.


Protesters had been calling for an end to the country's hard-line establishment and for supreme leader Khamenei's death.

The protesters denounced the country's supreme leader, hard-liner Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


Another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, was to be loaded onto a Spanish tanker, the Sandra Tapias.

A Spanish tanker, Sandra Tapias, was to be loaded with another million barrels, bought by Spanish refiner Cepsa SA, in the afternoon.


Singapore is already the United States' 12th-largest trading partner, with two-way trade totaling more than $34 billion.

Although a small city-state, Singapore is the 12th-largest trading partner of the United States, with trade volume of $33.4 billion last year.


After 9/11, Connolly said, agents spent thousands of hours investigating al-Bayoumi.

Connolly said FBI agents in San Diego and abroad spent thousands of hours investigating al-Bayoumi.


Calvin Hollins Jr.'s attorney, Thomas Royce, has repeatedly said his client had no link with the company that owned and operated E2.

The lawyer for Hollins Jr., Thomas Royce, has said his client had no link to the company that owned and operated E2.


PG&E Corp. shares were up 39 cents or 2.6 percent at $15.59 on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday.

PG&E's shares gained 24 cents to $15.44 during Tuesday's trading on the New York Stock Exchange.


"This decision is clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement.

The decision is "clearly incorrect," FTC Chairman Tim Muris said.


Paul Themba Nyathi, an MDC spokesman, said the Avenues Clinic was being targeted because it was treating opposition supporters.

MDC spokesperson Paul Themba Nyathi said the Avenues Clinic was targeted because it was handling opposition supporters.


He claims it may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to the concept.

"This proposal is modest compared with the space programme, and may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to it.


YES filed suit yesterday in the Supreme Court of New York County in Manhattan.

The suit was filed in the Supreme Court of New York County.


He will be paid $395,000 per year, up from Atkinson's current salary of $361,400.

Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.


His daughter, Nina Axelrod, told The Associated Press that he died in his sleep, apparently of heart failure.

Axelrod died in his sleep of heart failure, said his daughter, Nina Axelrod.


Deaths in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the number of traffic deaths in 2002, the agency says.

Fatalities in rollover crashes accounted for 82 percent of the increase in 2002, NHTSA said.


The pound also made progress against the dollar, reached fresh three-year highs at $1.6789.

The British pound flexed its muscle against the dollar, last up 1 percent at $1.6672.


The Recording Industry Association of America says it plans to sue the song traders next month.

That is, if the Recording Industry Association of America has anything to say about it.


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> eased 7.57 points, or 0.76 percent, at 990.94.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points, or 1.53 percent, at 1,628.26.


Earlier Thursday, PeopleSoft formally rejected the unsolicited bid from Oracle.

Thursday morning, PeopleSoft's board rejected the Oracle takeover offer.


Both papers are being published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

The study appears today in the New England Journal of Medicine.


The WHO experts didn't say how many cases in Hebei were in rural areas.

Hebei has reported 191 cases and eight deaths, though the WHO experts did not say how many were in rural areas.


"I do not wish to be present during this witness," he told Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Al Girolami.

"Yes, I do not wish to be present during this witness," Peterson, 31, calmly told the judge as he was returned to his cell.


They are being held on immigration violations as the incident is investigated.

Both men are being held for investigation of administrative immigration violations.


The report shows that drugs sold in Canadian pharmacies are manufactured in facilities approved by Health Canada - the FDA's counterpart in Canada.

The report shows that drugs sold in Canadian pharmacies are manufactured in facilities approved by Health Canada, which serves a similar role as the FDA for the Canadian government.


Who will succeed Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai is not clear.

There is no clear successor for Mr. O'Neill at Hyundai.


Under the U.S. Constitution, the other chamber of Congress, the House of Representatives, does not vote on foreign alliances.

The U.S. House of Representatives, the other chamber of Congress, does not vote on treaties.


The Securities and Exchange Commission has also initiated an informal probe of Coke.

That federal investigation is separate from an informal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Lee Janzen, who was tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left, finished with a 68 and tied for sixth.

Lee Janzen, tied atop the leaderboard with five holes left, finished with a 68 to tie for sixth with Bob Crane (67) at 269.


Tenet has been under scrutiny since November, when former Chief Executive Jeffrey Barbakow said the company used aggressive pricing to trigger higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients.

In November, Jeffrey Brabakow, the chief executive at the time, said the company used aggressive pricing to get higher payments for the sickest Medicare patients.


Dotson was arrested Monday in his native Maryland and charged with murder.

Dotson, 21, was subsequently charged with Dennehy's murder.


The bank also said its offer was subject to the agreement of Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by 30 September 2003.

The offer is also subject to Goldman signing an agreement with Drax's senior banks, senior bond holders and hedging banks by Sept. 30, it said.


"They've been in the stores for over six weeks," says Carney.

The quarterlies usually stay in stores for between six to eight weeks," Carney added.


The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies, and set out to make it easier for them to apply the updates.

The world's largest software company said it recognized the difficulty the multiple patches posed for companies trying to apply them.


But price declines have remained below 30 percent, year over year, for the last two quarters, said IDC analyst John McArthur.

McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters.


Putin hailed Saudi Arabia as ``one of the most important Muslim nations.

Before the meeting, Putin said Russia regards Saudi Arabia as a key Muslim state.


Appellate courts across the country have issued differing rulings on the issue, allowing public displays of the Ten Commandments in some cases and banning them in others.

Lower courts have splintered on the issue, allowing depictions of the Ten Commandments in some instances and not in others.


He was arrested Tuesday night at a northwest Atlanta tire shop after a national manhunt.

He was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off.


The effort is the Bush administration's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services.

July 10 - The Bush administration's latest effort to expand the role of religious organizations in government services enlists church-based youth groups in anti-drug programs.


The shares represent more than half the 115.9 million shares Turner held at the end of April, according to Bloomberg data.

The sale represents about 52 per cent of the 115.9 million shares Mr Turner held at the end of April.


Sirius carries National Public Radio, although it doesn't include popular shows such as "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition."

Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio, a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn't include popular shows like All Things Considered and Morning Edition.


Mahmud controlled access to Saddam for everyone but immediate family members, Pentagon officials said.

Mahmud controlled access to Saddam and was frequently at his side.


According to the 2000 Census, Long Beach's Hispanic or Latino population was listed at 35.8 percent.

According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population increased by 9.8 percent from the April 2000 census figures.


Actor Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994, extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season.

Noah Wyle, who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994, has inked a one-year extension to his deal with producer Warner Bros. TV.


The WHO says the latest case does not fit its profile of SARS and is not a public health concern.

The WHO has said the Singapore case did not fit its profile of SARS and was "not an international public health concern."


U.S. troops killed nearly two dozen suspected Taliban militants after coming under fire in southern Afghanistan in the latest in a series of such attacks.

U.S. soldiers killed about two dozen suspected Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan after their convoy came under attack, the military said Sunday.


It got up on his personal radar screen this past week, I've given him my pitch and he was quite supportive," he said.

"It got up on his personal radar screen in the past week, and I had to get my pitch.


A former candidate for governor of New York, he styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance.

Mr. McCall, who ran unsuccessfully for governor of New York in 2002, styled himself an advocate of better corporate governance.


FBI agents arrested a former partner of Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young ERNY.UL on criminal charges of obstructing federal investigations, U.S. officials said on Thursday.

A former partner of accountancy firm Ernst & Young was yesterday arrested by FBI agents in the US on charges of obstructing federal investigations.


Yeager said the suspect in the Target attack showed tendencies of being a prior offender.

Yeager said the incident appeared to be isolated, but the suspect showed tendencies of being a prior offender.


The 30-year bond US30YT=RR dipped 14/32 for a yield of 4.26 percent from 4.23 percent.

The 30-year bond US30YT=RR lost 16/32, taking its yield to 4.20 percent from 4.18 percent.


"If that ain't a Democrat, I must be at the wrong meeting," he said.

And if that ain't a Democrat, then I must be in the wrong meeting," he said to thunderous applause from his supporters.


"It's a major victory for Maine, and it's a major victory for other states.

The Maine program could be a model for other states.


The Embraer jets are scheduled to be delivered by September 2006.

The Bombardier and Embraer aircraft will be delivered to U.S. Airways by September 2006.


"I can say I am being forced into exile by the world superpower," he said.

"I am being forced into exile by the world's superpower," Taylor said in an address videotaped at his home.


Investigators have meticulously looked into virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, Campbell has acknowledged.

Investigators continue to probe virtually every aspect of Campbell's personal and financial affairs, the former mayor has said.


Revenue rose to $616.5 million from $610.6 million a year earlier.

Revenue was up a tad, from $610.6 million to $616.5 million.


The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> was up 8.79 points, or 0.96 percent, at 929.06.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> jumped 26 points, or 1.78 percent, to 1,516.


Neither Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van De Velde nor Morgan could be reached for comment.

Iowa State athletic director Bruce Van de Velde would not confirm an offer was made to Lebo.


The male eagle was found by a zookeeper early Thursday, suffering from severe puncture wounds in his abdomen.

The 21-year-old eagle, found by a zookeeper early Thursday, had severe puncture wounds to his abdomen and back, spokeswoman Julie Mason said.


Agnew said Pinellas began baiting when rabies cases "went from zero to 30" in 1995.

Still, Pinellas rabies cases fell sharply to 17 in 1996 and 3 in 1997, Agnew said.


Marc Garber, Whitley's attorney, had a different view.

Whitley's attorney, Marc Garber, called the ruling "a huge victory."


BioReliance's stock closed down 2 cents yesterday at $47.98 per share.

Shares of BioReliance sold at $47.98 at the close of market yesterday, down 2 cents.


Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt.

Just five months ago, Dean committed to accepting taxpayer money and the spending limits that come with it and vowed to attack any Democrat who didnt.


Artists are worried the plan would harm those who need help most - performers who have a difficult time lining up shows.

The artists say the plan will harm French culture and punish those who need help most - performers who have a hard time lining up work.


At his request, he will be reassigned within the district.

District Superintendent J. Chester Floyd told reporters Monday that McCrackin will be reassigned within the district.


A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the government was free to withhold the names of more than 700 people detained in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. government can withhold the names of people detained as part of the September 11 investigation, reversing a lower court decision.


The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18, just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital.

The seizure occurred at 4am on March 18, just hours before the first American air assault.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> was up 7.42 points, or 0.45 percent, at 1,653.44.

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was 0.46 points lower, or 0.05 percent, at 997.02.


EU ministers were invited to the conference but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform, said Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington.

Gerry Kiely, a EU agriculture representative in Washington, said EU ministers were invited but canceled because the union is closing talks on agricultural reform.


"Now, the other guy, he's ashamed of his party," Street said to crowd laughter.

"The other guy, he's ashamed of his party, and I don't blame him.


In his new position, Dynes will earn $395,000, a significant increase over Atkinson's salary of $361,400.

Dynes will be paid $395,000 a year; Atkinson's salary is $361,400.


But in the end, all the worm did was visit a pornography site, said Vincent Weafer, a security director with Symantec Security Response in California.

But Vincent Weafer, security director with Symantec Security Response, said all the virus did was visit a pornography site.


Justices said that the Constitution allows the government to administer drugs only "in limited circumstances."

In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said such anti-psychotic drugs can be used only in "limited circumstances."


The veteran Malyasian diplomat met Suu Kyi Wednesday at the lakeside home in Yangon where she is under house arrest.

Razali Ismail met for 90 minutes with Suu Kyi, a 1991 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, at her lakeside home, where she is under house arrest.


At first blush, then, the distinction drawn by the creators of the do-not-call registry would seem to draw the line in precisely the right place.

At first blush, then, the creators of the registry would seem to have drawn the line between exempted and banned calls in the right place.


Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma today cut short a visit to Latin America as a bitter border wrangle between Ukraine and Russia deteriorates further.

The dispute has led Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma to cut short a state visit to Latin America.


Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya.

Officials in Chechnya's Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels, and tension is running high ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the war-ravaged region.


About 25 governments have signed in the last four months, about half of those in the last three weeks.

According to the State Department list, about 25 nations have signed bilateral agreements in the past four months, about half in the past three weeks.


The panel ordered the Commerce Department to issue revised figures for the duties within 60 days.

It called on the Commerce Department to respond within 60 days.


The company will launch 800 hot spots, or "Wi-Fi Zones," later this summer, and plans to have more than 2,100 by the end of the year.

The service will launch later this summer with 800 locations, and Sprint plans 2,100 locations by the end of the year.


Gold's rise pulled other precious metals higher, shunting silver to $4.81/83 an ounce from $4.77/79 last quoted in New York.

Gold's bounce pulled other precious metals higher, sending silver to $4.83/85 an ounce from $4.80/82 last quoted in New York.


Shares of LendingTree soared $5.99, or 40.1 percent, to $20.68 in afternoon trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Shares of LendingTree rose $6.21, or 42 percent, to $20.90 after hitting $21.36 earlier.


It will cost about $20,000 per eight-week course of treatment, comparable to other injected cancer therapies, a spokeswoman said.

It will cost about $20,000 per average course of treatment -16 to 17 weeks.


Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped; others took pictures of sensitive areas without being challenged.

Teams of inspectors walked into a restricted area at one park without being stopped by employees; others took pictures of security-sensitive areas without anyone challenging them.


The identical rovers will act as robotic geologists, searching for evidence of past water.

The rovers act as robotic geologists, moving on six wheels.


Representatives for Puretunes could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.

Puretunes representatives could not be located Thursday to comment on the suit.


I've still got a fighting chance, though," Hewitt said after battling to overcome Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court.

"I'm still not red-hot favourite," Hewitt said after battling to down Davydenko 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) on centre court.


Two astronomers surveying the region around Jupiter have detected 20 new moons, bringing the giant planet's total to 60.

Astronomers have clocked eight more moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its known total to 60.


"What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the Constitution," she said.

The church's lawyer, Shirley Phelps-Roper, was clear: "What they have done is a thinly veiled attempt to do an end run around the constitution," she said.


The woman felt threatened and went to the magistrate's office, police said.

The woman reported that she felt threatened and obtained a warrant for Stackhouse's arrest from the local magistrate's office.


The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate group.

The American Anglican Council, which represents Episcopalian conservatives, said it will seek authorization to create a separate province in North America because of last week's actions.


Amgen shares gained 93 cents, or 1.45 percent, to $65.05 in afternoon trading on Nasdaq.

Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange.


The last time the survey was conducted, in 1995, those numbers matched.

In 1995, the last survey, those numbers were equal.


Higher courts have ruled that the tablets broke the constitutional separation of church and state.

The federal courts have ruled that the monument violates the constitutional ban against state-established religion.


In two weeks, he'll probably send out Peace Rules in the Preakness.

Frankel said Peace Rules will run in the Preakness Stakes on May 17.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.60 points, or 0.46 percent, at 1,653.62.

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> shed 2.38 points, or 0.24 percent, at 995.10.


He allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out six.

Zambrano pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits and four walks.


Still, he said, "I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill."

"I'm absolutely confident we're going to have a bill," Frist, R-Tenn., said Thursday.


Nationally, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,156 cases of West Nile, including 284 deaths.

There were 293 human cases of West Nile in Indiana in 2002, including 11 deaths statewide.


On Thursday, a Washington Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely, contrary to the Wall Street Journal's line.

On Thursday, a Post article argued that a 50 basis point cut from the Fed was more likely.


Mr. Heatley, who suffered a broken jaw and torn knee ligaments, faces several charges.

Heatley underwent surgery Saturday for a broken jaw and an MRI found two torn ligaments in his right knee.


Former company chief financial officer Franklyn M. Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on June 5 and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.

Last week, former chief financial officer Franklyn Bergonzi pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation.


U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled that the Akron-based company should have determined that changes at one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions.

FirstEnergy Corp. should have determined that modernizing one of its plants would increase overall pollution emissions, U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ruled Thursday.


Mr Pollard said: "This is a terrible personal tragedy and a shocking blow for James's family.

Nick Pollard, the head of Sky News said: "This is a shocking blow for James's family.


"They were tossed around like feathers," Gordon said.

"The concrete barriers (between lanes) were being tossed around like feathers."


"IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete," Barrett said.

"IT is the only vehicle on which established economies will be able to compete" with fast-growing economies such as China and India, Barrett said.


The new system costs between $1.1 million and $22 million, depending on configuration.

The system is priced from US$1.1 million to $22.4 million, depending on configuration.


The router will be available in the first quarter of 2004 and will cost around $200, the company said.

Netgear prices the WGT634U Super Wireless Media Router, which will be available in the first quarter of 2004, at under $200.


On Monday, as first reported by CNET News.com, the RIAA withdrew a DMCA notice to Penn State University's astronomy and astrophysics department.

Last Thursday, the RIAA sent a stiff copyright warning to Penn State's department of astronomy and astrophysics.


The first health-care worker in the country to die of SARS was a Filipina-Canadian who contracted the disease at North York General Hospital, the site of the second outbreak.

Emile Laroza, 51, contracted SARS while working as a nurse at North York General Hospital, the epicentre of the second SARS outbreak.


"I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it is not our proposal but I'm not going to be negative about it".

"I'm not going to be sponsoring it because it's not our proposal, but I'm not responding to it in a negative way," he said.


Dixon was otherwise the class of the field at Pikes Peak International Raceway.

Scott Dixon eventually made winning the Honda Indy 225 look easy Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway.


By Sunday night, the fires had blackened 277,000 acres, hundreds of miles apart.

Major fires had burned 264,000 acres by early last night.


U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 21 others, the military said.

U.S. forces struck dozens of targets on Monday, killing six guerrillas and arresting 99 others during 1,729 patrols and 25 raids conducted over 24 hours.


They came despite what BA called a "difficult quarter", which it said included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow.

BA said the second quarter, which included unofficial industrial action at Heathrow, had been difficult.


The author is one of several defense experts expected to testify.

Spitz is expected to testify later for the defense.


The two-year note US2YT=RR fell 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 1.23 percent from 1.16 percent late on Monday.

The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR lost 11/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.21 percent from 3.17 percent late on Monday.


As part of a restructuring Peregrine sold its Remedy help desk software unit last year to BMC Software Inc.

Peregrine sold its Remedy business unit to BMC Software in November for $355 million.


Part of the accord was the implementation of a special health council that would monitor health spending and progress in reforming the health system.

A key portion of the accord was the implementation of a special council to monitor health spending, set goals for the system and measure progress in reforming health care.


Shares in BA were down 1.5 percent at 168 pence by 1420 GMT, off a low of 164p, in a slightly stronger overall London market.

Shares in BA were down three percent at 165-1/4 pence by 0933 GMT, off a low of 164 pence, in a stronger market.


The companies, Chiron and Aventis Pasteur, together made about 80 million doses of the injected vaccine, which ordinarily would have been enough to meet U.S. demand.

Chiron and Aventis Pasteur together made about 80 million doses, ordinarily enough for U.S. demand, The Associated Press reported.


Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment from beneath the concrete slab Thursday, but it turned out to be an animal bone, authorities said.

Investigators uncovered a 4-inch bone fragment Thursday night, but authorities said it was from an animal.


Joining Stern and McEntee on stage was International Union of Painters and Allied Trades President James Williams.

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Mr Dean several weeks ago.


The Winston-Salem, North Carolina company opened six stores during the quarter, bringing the total to 282.

Six new Krispy Kreme stores were opened in the first quarter, bringing the total number of stores to 282.


The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.

There will be 9.3 million visitors to hot spots in 2003, up from 2.5 million in 2002, Gartner said.


Families stuck on the highway remained in their cars, and used their cell phones to call home.

Families stuck on the highway were being urged to remain in their cars, and to use their cell phones only in case of emergency.


For the entire season, the average five-day forecast track error was 259 miles, Franklin said.

"The average track error for the five-day (forecast) is 323 nautical miles.


Orange shares jumped as much as 15 percent.

France Telecom shares dropped 3.6 percent while Orange surged 13 percent.


A search for three missing teenagers uncovered at least two bodies buried beneath freshly poured concrete in the basement of a house, authorities said Wednesday.

Authorities performed an autopsy Thursday on one of three bodies recovered from beneath a layer of freshly poured concrete in the basement of a northwest Indiana home.


Beleaguered telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies is being investigated by two federal agencies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.

Two federal agencies are investigating telecommunications gear maker Lucent Technologies for possible violations of U.S. bribery laws in its operations in Saudi Arabia.


He claimed Red Hat and the Free Software Foundation with trying to undermine U.S. copyright and patent law.

In his letter, McBride charges the Free Software Foundation and Red Hat with trying to undermine U.S. copyright laws.


Police then called a bomb squad, but the device exploded, killing Wells, before bomb technicians arrived.

While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells.


At 12 months there was still a difference in function, although it was not a significant one.

At 12 months, there was still a difference between the groups, but it was not considered significant.


"It just seems like all the issues that we support, he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus of LULAC.

"It just seems like all the issues that we support he doesn't," said Gabriela Lemus, the league's director of policy and legislation.


"City-grown pollution, and ozone in particular, is tougher on country trees," says Cornell University ecologist Jillian Gregg.

"I know this sounds counterintuitive, but it's true: City-grown pollution -- and ozone in particular -- is tougher on country trees," U.S. ecologist Jillian Gregg said.


The Standard & Poor's 500 Index slipped 4.77, or 0.5 percent, to 929.62.

The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX shed 0.17 of a point, or just 0.02 percent, to 934.


The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 per cent to 9,547.43 while the S&P 500 was 0.8 per cent weaker at 1,025.79.

The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> fell 44 points, or 0.46 percent, to 9,568.


"We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

China's foreign ministry said: "We hope all parties will continue to make efforts and continue the process of dialogue."


School officials said Van-Vliet reported the accident using the bus’ radio.

Van-Vliet, who was also injured, called in the accident on the school bus radio.


Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday.

Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters.


Its former chief Mickey Robinson was fired for cause when he left in September, the company said.

Chief Executive Mickey Robinson was fired for cause in September, the company said last month.


Police believe Wilson shot Reynolds, then her mother once in the head before fatally turning the gun on herself.

Police believe Wilson then shot Jennie Mae Robinson once in the head before turning the gun on herself.


According to security sources, London Metropolitan Police Commissioner John Stevens placed his force on its highest state of alert last week following the warning.

The Telegraph can reveal that Sir John Stevens, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, placed his force on its highest alert last week.


Bulger's brother is now on the agency's ''10 Most Wanted'' list, sought in connection with 21 murders.

Bulger's brother, a former FBI informant, is now on the law enforcement agency's "10 Most Wanted" list.


Florida's Supreme Court has twice refused to hear the case.

On Tuesday, a Florida appeals court again refused to block removal of the tube.


"The European Union is basically absent," said Tito Barbini, regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy.

Tito Barbini, a regional minister for agriculture in Tuscany, Italy, criticized the absence Tuesday in Sacramento.


"It was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games," Thomas said.

"We're in the Stanley Cup finals, and it was a little bit embarrassing the way we played in the first two games.


From Broadway comedies like "The Seven Year Itch" (1952), "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"

Playwright George Axelrod, who anticipated the sexual revolution with The Seven Year Itch and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?


Nine seconds later, it broke the sound barrier and continued its steep powered ascent.

Nine seconds later, SpaceShipOne broke the sound barrier, the company said.


The plane was estimated to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight.

US Airways Flight 5481, which crashed Jan. 8, was judged to be within 100 pounds of its maximum takeoff weight.


Gainer said the two staff aides are "very sorry this all happened," and the security personnel had performed "well within standards."

The security personnel performed ``well within standards'' and the two staff aides were ``very sorry all this happened,'' Gainer said.


He also said the academy will get its own internal report next week detailing the seriousness of the remaining problem.

The academy will get its own internal report next week and it will be made public, Rosa said.


Gartner's report said global WLAN equipment shipments reached 19.5 million last year, a 120 percent increase over 2001's 8.9 million units.

Total shipments reached 19.5 million units last year, compared with 8.9 million units in 2001.


Roy Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stood accused but unrepentant Wednesday in the same courtroom he recently presided over.

Moore, the suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, stands trial before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary.


The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI climbed 164 points, or 1.91 percent, to 8,765.38, brushing its highest levels since mid-January.

The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI tacked on 97 points, or 1.14 percent, to 8,699.


An arrest warrant claimed Bryant assaulted the woman June 30 at a hotel.

According to an arrest warrant, Bryant, 24, attacked a woman on June 30.


FRIENDS of Robert De Niro yesterday rallied around him after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Hollywood actor Robert De Niro has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman said today.


But JT was careful to clarify that it was "not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment".

"However, we are not certain about the outcome of the discussion at this moment."


Shares of Halliburton fell 71 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $21.59 yesterday on the New York Stock Exchange.

Halliburton shares fell 54 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $21.76 a share in midday New York Stock Exchange trade.


Tail wagging, Abbey trotted on stage with Conway before a crowd of more than 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference at the Anaheim Convention Center.

On Monday, Abbey trotted on stage, tail wagging, with Conway before a crowd of 10,000 attendees at PeopleSoft's annual customer conference.


At midnight on Wednesday, 68 percent of voters said "no" to the tax, with 97 percent of the votes counted.

With 97 percent of precincts counted tonight, 68 percent of voters opposed the tax.


Graham is expected to be nominated and elected to a second one-year term today and will deliver the presidential address.

Later Tuesday, Graham was expected to be re-elected for a second one-year term.


"These changes may affect a large number of existing Web pages," the statement continued.

Still, changes to IE "may affect a large number of existing Web pages," according to the W3C's notice.


Barbini said the union may reach a compromise with the United States but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry successfully fought here.

Barbini said the EU may reach a compromise but it wants a system for labeling such foods, something the industry has resisted.


The blaze then spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them.

The fire spread to several surrounding structures on the property and destroyed them as deputies held back firefighters.


Sources say agents confiscated "several" documents he was carrying.

Agents confiscated several classified documents in his possession and interrogated him.


The helicopter burst into flames upon impact, according to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

The helicopter was owned by Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters Inc., according to the sheriff's office.


"I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel," said Silver.

"I am advised that certain allegations of criminal conduct have been interposed against my counsel, J. Michael Boxley,'' the Silver statement said. "


The new research will be published soon in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

It will appear in the next few weeks on the Web site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.


Two convicted killers and another inmate escaped from a state prison on a busy street Wednesday by cutting through a fence, a Corrections Department official said.

A convicted killer and two other inmates cut through two fences topped with razor wire and escaped from a state prison on a busy street.


John Hickenlooper had 65 percent of the vote to 35 percent for City Auditor Don Mares.

Hickenlooper clobbered city Auditor Don Mares, 46, in the Tuesday runoff.


Young has 28 days to file a response and ask the NASD for a hearing.

Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel.


Stocks dipped lower Tuesday as investors opted to cash in profits from Monday's big rally despite a trio of reports suggesting modest improvement in the economy.

Wall Street moved tentatively higher Tuesday as investors weighed a trio of reports showing modest economic improvement against an urge to cash in profits from Monday's big rally.


From the start, however, the United States' declared goal was not just to topple Saddam but to stabilize Iraq and install a friendly government.

But the United States' ultimate goal was not just to topple Mr. Hussein but to stabilize the country and install a friendly government.


Selenski descended down the wall and used the mattress to climb over razor wire.

Selenski used the mattress to scale a 10-foot razor wire, Fischi said.


Common side effects include nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough, the FDA said.

The most common side effects after getting the nasal spray were nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough.


Announcing the selection, Kmart CEO Julian Day said Grey will help the retailer "find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the new America consumer."

Together, we will find creative ways to communicate the unique strengths of Kmart to the 'new America' consumer."


Supermarket chains facing a possible grocery clerk strike this week accused union leaders Monday of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend.

Supermarket chains are accusing union leaders of breaking off contract talks prematurely over the weekend as grocery clerks gear up for a possible strike.


INTEL TODAY disclosed details of its next-generation XScale processor for mobile phones and handheld devices here in San Jose.

Intel on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation processor for cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices.


The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that an Ohio law banning a controversial late-term abortion method passes constitutional muster and the state can enforce it.

An Ohio law that bans a controversial late-term abortion procedure is constitutionally acceptable and the state can enforce it, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday.


The Nasdaq composite index advanced 20.59, or 1.3 percent, to 1,616.50, after gaining 5.7 percent last week.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.


"We're going to do everything in our power to get money back to ratepayers as quickly as possible," Kennedy said.

"There's very strong interest in getting money back to the ratepayers as quickly as possible," Commissioner Susan Kennedy said.


The company said it would cut the wholesale price of most top-line CDs to $9.09 from $12.02.

The company also said it would cut wholesale prices on cassettes and change the suggested retail price to $8.98.


Shares of Allergan fell 14 cents to close at $78.12 on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites).

Shares of Allergan were up 14 cents at $78.40 in late trading on the New York Stock Exchange.


The upcoming second-quarter earnings season will be particularly important in offering investors guidance, they say.

They say second-quarter earnings reports will be key in giving investors that guidance.


That took the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR down 9/32, its yield rising to 3.37 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday.

That saw the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR slip 5/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.36 percent from 3.34 percent late on Thursday.


The bank's shares fell 45 cents in trading yesterday to $91.51 per share.

Shares of M&T, which is based in Buffalo, fell 41 cents, to $91.51.


In the latest violence, insurgents threw a bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing one soldier.

Early Monday, insurgents threw a homemade bomb at a U.S. convoy in northern Baghdad, killing an American soldier.


Consumer groups are against the changes, saying they hurt individuality in markets.

Consumer groups oppose the changes, saying they would concentrate too many outlets in too few media empires.


Every Thursday, a grains management committee meets in the Commission's agriculture directorate to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender.

A grains management committee normally meets each Thursday in the Commission's agriculture unit -- another target of Wednesday's raids -- to decide the outcome of a weekly export tender.


Colin Powell, the Secretary of State, said contacts with Iran would not stop.

Secretary of State Colin Powell said yesterday that contacts with Iran would continue.


Stout previously worked for General Electric subsidiary GE Capital Service Inc., where he was vice president and chief technology and information officer.

Stout comes to Sprint from GE Capital, where he served as chief technology and information officer.


Scrimshaw, Supervisor, Best Minister and Ten Most Wanted are expected to complete the Belmont field.

Best Minister, Scrimshaw, and Ten Most Wanted all had workouts on Monday morning.


Former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Sunday he did not see what "all the fuss" was over appointing a gay bishop, but urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate.

South Africa's Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he does not understand all the fuss about appointing a gay bishop, but he has urged homosexual clergy to remain celibate.


In September, Hewlett-Packard signed a development and marketing deal with the company.

Four months later it signed a joint marketing agreement with Hewlett-Packard Co.


Consumers would still have to get a descrambling security card from their cable operator to plug into the set.

To watch pay television, consumers would insert into the set a security card provided by their cable service.


On Friday, the Concorde started up around sunrise and seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun.

Yesterday, the Concorde seemed to launch itself straight out of the rising sun.


A Stage 1 episode is declared when ozone levels reach 0.20 parts per million.

The federal standard for ozone is 0.12 parts per million.


While waiting for a bomb squad to arrive, the bomb exploded, killing Wells.

The bomb exploded while authorities waited for a bomb squad to arrive.


"It seems to me ... we're just dealing with bragging rights here, who wins and who loses," said Gammerman, who heard the case without a jury.

"Leaving aside attorney fees, we're dealing with bragging rights of who wins and who loses," said Gammerman.


The American women, who are defending champions, will play in Philadelphia on Sept. 25 and conclude group competition in Columbus on Sept. 28.

The U.S. women, who are defending champions, will play on Sept. 25 in Philadelphia and conclude group competition on Sept. 28 in Columbus, Ohio.


Its maker, MedImmune Inc., based in Gaithersburg, made 4 million to 5 million doses this year.

MedImmune Vaccines, the maker of FluMist, made between 4 million and 5 million doses this year.


Kaichen appeared Wednesday in federal court on two bank robbery charges.

She appeared in federal court Wednesday, but did not enter a plea.


An incremental step reported by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, is the latest in a decade-long effort.

The incremental step, reported by researchers at UC San Francisco, is the latest in a decade-long effort to infect mice with the virus.


Bush turned out a statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and said, "Our journey into space will go on."

Mr. Bush did not discuss this when he issued a brief statement yesterday thanking the commission for its work, and saying, "Our journey into space will go on."


The governor is going to Jackson, where 13 of the state's 16 fatalities were reported.

The governor is going to Jackson, where 13 people were killed.


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose 3.42 points, or 0.34 percent, to 1,007.84.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 1.55 points, or 0.09 percent, at 1,744.91.


Crews worked to install a new culvert and prepare the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel as storm clouds threatened to dump more rain.

Crews worked to install a new culvert and repave the highway so motorists could use the eastbound lanes for travel.


Buoyed by some of the advice imparted by Nicklaus, Howell shot an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry.

Buoyed by advice imparted by Nicklaus, Howell shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to enter today's round with a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry.


Net revenue rose to $3.99 billion from $3.85 billion during the same quarter last year.

That is up from $1.14 billion during the same quarter last year.


These men "are entitled to respect for their private lives," Kennedy said.

"The petitioners are entitled to respect for their private lives."


The mock explosion, the first event in the drill, occurred in a car in industrial south Seattle.

The mock explosion of a radioactive "dirty bomb," the first event in the weeklong drill, occurred on several acres in the south Seattle industrial area.


The commission dropped charges that Patton improperly appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and that he improperly appointed Conner's then-husband, Seth, to the Agriculture Development Board.

Patton also appointed Conner to the Kentucky Lottery Board and appointed Seth Conner to the Agriculture Development Board, the commission says.


Aiken's study appears in the Sept. 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association.


A Merrill Lynch spokesman said "we are pleased with the judge's decision."

"We are very pleased with the judge's decision," Merrill said yesterday.


Trans fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain food products.

Trans fats are created when vegetable oil has been partially hydrogenated, solidifying it and increasing the shelf life of certain products.


But skeptics are concerned about the ease with which vendors can use these hardware-based security features to set digital rights management policies.

But skeptics are concerned about the ease at which these hardware-based security features could be used to set digital rights management policies by vendors.


Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the intestine and symptoms include diarrhea, pain, weight loss and tiredness.

Symptoms include chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, weight loss and extreme tiredness.


Authorities identified the tipster as Richard Powell, who is imprisoned for killing his landlady in 1982.

Powell is serving time in a different case -- killing his landlady in 1982.


Israel's Netanyahu set to call early vote


Annan, UN chief call on Security Council to act on Syria

Russia, China veto UN Security Council resolution on Syria


Green Lantern to be reintroduced as gay by DC Comics

Green Lantern to be relaunched as gay superhero


Military plane crashes in south France: authorities

Military plane crashes in southeastern Turkey, 1 dead


Coty launches $10 billion bid for rival Avon


Iran warns Moscow nuclear talks could stall

Iranians “confess” to nuclear scientist murders


Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Eygptian president

Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Egypt's President


1 person killed in sectarian clashes in Lebanon

Nine killed in Syrian-linked clashes in Lebanon


US senators penalize Pakistan for jailing doctor who aided CIA


Syria deploys more troops despite peace deal


Salvador Dali painting snatched from New York gallery


Annan urges end to Syria violence, minister defects


Colorado shooting suspect was in therapy

Lawyers: Colo. shooting suspect is mentally ill


Suicide bomber kills 4 near NATO's Afghan HQ

Suicide bomber kills 23 at Afghan wedding


PM in Tehran, asks NAM to take clear stand on Syria

Manmohan in Tehran, asks NAM to take a stand on Syria


Senators can return to playoffs with victory

Messi scores 4 to send Guardiola off with victory


South Africa train crash kills at least 19


Taliban launch coordinated Afghan attacks


Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria endorsing

Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing Arab plan for Syria (Reuters)


Israeli Leader Puts Off Evicting Settlers From Hebron House

Israeli army orders settlers out of Hebron house


Government promises action on Heathrow queues


Egyptian president moves into Mubarak's old office

Egypt's President-Elect Morsi Starts to Form Government


Syrian troops kill 35 in Damascus suburb

Activists: Syrian troops kill dozens near Damascus


Suspicious object found in Tel Aviv not explosive device

Police treat suspicious object at Tel Aviv bus station


At least 15 killed in Nigeria church attack

At least 12 killed in Nigeria church bombing


US drone strike kills four in NWA: officials


Obama's delicate dance on same-sex marriage


Jordan Opens First Tent Camp for Syrian Refugees

Jordan Opens First Refugee Camp for Syrians


Barack Obama's personal evolution on same-sex marriage


Police disperse protest in east Sudan - witnesses

Police disperse east China chemical plant protesters


2 pro-Palestinian activists arrested at B-G Airport

Dozens of 'flytilla' activists protest at Paris airport


Spanish jobless rate soars past 25 per cent

US jobless rate seen rising, offering Obama no relief


Israeli PM makes case on Iran to US voters

Israel blames Iran for attacks on its diplomats


Music Industry Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston


At CPAC, Mitt Romney Stresses Conservative Credentials

CPAC 2012: Mitt Romney Struggles to Connect with Conservative Base


Toulouse siege: Police surround flat of 'Islamic warrior' suspected of being serial killer

Toulouse shooting: France was on the highest level of security of security alert


Wigan 3-2 Wolves: Match report, pictures & video highlights

Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea: Match report, pictures & video highlights


Lance Armstrong drops fight against doping charges

Lance Armstrong calls it quits in fight against doping charges


Britain's Prince Philip hospitalised, to miss jubilee


'Desperate Housewives' Actress Kathryn Joosten Dies

'Housewives' actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72


Gaza rockets lands in Ashkelon Coast area; none hurt

Rocket fired from Gaza damages home in Sderot; none hurt


Egypt prepares to bury Coptic Pope Shenuda III


EU plans major new sanctions against Iran


Assad meets with Red Cross officials in Syria


Manchester United slashes price for US IPO

Manchester United Reveal Share Price Details


Summer solstice celebrated at Stonehenge despite rain


ICC lawyer detained in Libya on security concerns

ICC lawyer held in Libya faces 45-day detention


Freight train derails, catches fire in Columbus, Ohio

Freight train derailment, explosion prompts evacuation


China yuan weakens to 6.3282 against USD Monday

China's yuan weakens against USD for third day


Eurozone agrees to lend Spain up to $125 billion

Eurozone to lend Spain up to 100 bil. euros


South Korean economic growth falls to 3-year low

S. Korean economic growth falls to near 3-year low


Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria killings


Juror: Sandusky appeared to accept his fate

Jerry Sandusky convicted of child sexual abuse


Romney leads rivals, not Obama, in fundraising

Romney: I left all management of Bain in 1999


9/11 defendants ignore judge at Guantanamo hearing

Sept. 11 defendants enrage families at hearing


Egyptians vote to pick president for first time

Egyptians wait for key presidential vote results


Sly Stallone's Sone Sage Found Dead in LA

Sylvester Stallone's Son Found Dead At Home


Clinton: US, Europe must do more against tyrants

Clinton: US, Europe Must Work to Defeat Tyrants


Romney, Obama clash on tax, economy in first debate

Obama and Romney take stage for first debate


Roadside bomb kills 10 Afghan civilians: police


Remarks by the President at the White House Science Fair

The Presidential Planner - The White House Science Fair


Malawi confirms President Mutharika's death


Venezuela's Chavez in Cuba for 3rd anti-cancer treatment

Venezuelan leader returning to Cuba for treatment


Residents near Gaza instructed to stay near shelter

Best’s great day brings West Indies cheer


Abduct Israelis to free prisoners, Gaza leaders say


China's CPI growth slows to 1.8 pct in July

China's industrial output growth slows to 9.2 pct in July


Gaza militants fire 40 rockets into Israel, 3 hurt: police

Gazans fire four rockets into Israel; no injuries


Iraq Releases Suspected Hezbollah Operative Wanted By U.S.

Iraq Said to Release Hezbollah Operative


China detains 7 for "house sister" scandal


China Yuan Strengthens to 6.168 against USD Monday

China yuan strengthens to 6.1696 against USD Thursday


Texas residents seek healing at church after deadly blast


Shinzo Abe Selected as Japan’s Prime Minister


2 dead in Bangladesh clashes over Jamaat leader’s execution


De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor, succeeding Bloomberg

Bill De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor, succeeding Michael Bloomberg


'Around 100 dead or injured' after China earthquake


Cardinals enter Vatican for historic vote

Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to elect pope


Egypt Youth Leader Detained for Four Days


West raises stakes over Syria chemical claims


Israelis, Palestinians convene over prisoner swap

Israeli lawmakers call for internal probe into case of Prisoner X


Moderate earthquake hits southern Pakistan


Thai police use tear gas against protesters

Brazil leader breaks silence about protests


Calif man pleads not guilty in girl kidnap case

Calif. man pleads not guilty in terrorism case


Motorists killed after Japanese tunnel collapses

Cars trapped in tunnel collapse outside Tokyo


Red grapes and blueberries boost immune system, scientists say

Red grapes, blueberries boost human immunity


2 police killed in eastern Afghan explosion

At least 28 people die in Chinese coal mine explosion


The Note's Must-Reads for Monday, November 25, 2013

The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday, October 8, 2013


Lebanon businesses strike in protest at political impasse

Tunisia president says confident can overcome political crisis


Indian police round up all five suspects in Mumbai rape case

Mumbai police arrest fifth suspect in gang-rape case


Security agencies worry about new terrorist threats in Kenya


Google invests $200 million in Texas wind farm

Google invests 200 million USD in Texas wind farm project


Insurance is key to fostering economic growth


Demolition work begins on Don Valley Stadium


US confirms al-Qaeda leader has been captured

US captures al-Qaeda leader but fails in Somalia attack


London Marathon observes silence for Boston bomb victims

London Marathon observes silence for Boston victims


Messi nets 300th, 301st goals in Barcelona win

Football: Messi hits 300th Barcelona goal in comeback win


Ukrainian Prime Minister Azarov and entire government resign

Ukrainian officials barred from Canada as protests continue


The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, December 6, 2013

The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, July 12, 2013


Deaths confirmed after helicopter crashes into Scottish pub

Scottish police say at least one dead after helicopter crashes into pub


Afghan legislators approve new election law

Afghan president approves new election law


Almagor blasts Netanyahu over prisoner release

Yacimovich urges cabinet to approve Palestinian prisoners release


Hospital: 61 killed in Venezuela prison riot

Dozens reported killed in Venezuela prison riot


Clashes erupt as Islamists push back in Egypt


Iran says it captures drone; U.S. denies losing one

Iran says it has seized U.S. drone; U.S. says it's not true


No radiation leak at Iran's nuclear plant

US Congress may throw wrench into Iran nuclear deal


Iran leader Rouhani says nuclear deal with U.S. possible within ¿three months¿

Iran President Hassan Rouhani wants nuclear deal in months


2 Pussy Riot Members Reunited in Krasnoyarsk

Freed Pussy Riot pair stir up anti-Putin protests


Israel launches air strikes near Damascus


Heavy rains leave 18 dead in Philippines


Iran Moderate Wins Presidency by a Large Margin


New World Trade Centre tallest building in US

One World Trade Center Named Tallest US Building


Designer, Socialite Lilly Pulitzer Dies at 81


New Japan govt hints at joining Pacific trade pact: Report

Japan, US hold talks linked to regional trade pact


Websites battle nasty comments, anonymity

Websites fight nasty comments by taking away anonymity


Turkish police mass near Istanbul park protest area

British police deny protecting sex abuser Savile


Guatemala arrests software guru John McAfee

Held in Guatemala, software guru McAfee fights deportation


Biden calls for trust in US-China relations

Biden calls for trust in building ‘new relationship’ with China


4 dead after boat capsizes off Florida coast

8 dead after heavy rains on island of St Vincent


Cannes thief 'steals $53m of jewels' in armed heist at hotel

Robber steals $53 million worth of jewels in Cannes, police say


US Military Aircraft Hit in S. Sudan, 4 Wounded

US military aircraft shot at during evacuation mission in South Sudan


Kenya Supreme Court upholds election result


Death toll in Colorado floods rises to four

Thousands told to evacuate in Colorado flooding


Nicaragua, Venezuela offer asylum to Snowden

Bolivia's Morales says he would grant asylum to Snowden if asked


3 killed, 138 injured in Boston blasts: media


At least 38 Morsi supporters die in clashes

Dozens of Morsi supporters killed in Egypt clashes


Four killed, scores wounded in clashes across Egypt

Egypt violence: Student killed in clashes at Cairo’s Islamic university


China detains city workers after fruit seller dies

Napthine takes the reins after Baillieu's leadership crumbles


US Senator McCain meets opposition leaders in Ukraine


One dead in Philadelphia building collapse, others pulled from rubble

Six confirmed dead after Philadelphia building collapse


Rescuers scour debris after India buildings collapse

Select images from Bangladesh building collapse


Police: 19 hurt in NOLA Mother's Day shooting


Another migrant boat capsizes off Italy, 27 dead


Michelle Obama To Star In Parks And Recreation

Michelle Obama to appear on 'Parks and Recreation'


FORMULA 1: Rosberg stays modest despite Monaco win


Brooks pleads not guilty to hacking charges

Dave Lee Travis pleads not guilty to all charges


France cleared to impose controversial 'millionaire tax'


Egypt arrests Muslim Brotherhood leader Badie

Egypt braces for more violence as Muslim Brotherhood calls 'march of anger'


Syrian forces hit mosque with barrel bomb, kill 5


Kerry Calls On UN Security Council to Act on Syria


Tornadoes level homes in Oklahoma, 1 dead

Tornadoes hit Kan., Okla.; no injuries reported


Margaret Thatcher, former U.K. PM, dead at 87


6.4-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia

6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Russia's Kuril Islands


Police helicopter crashes into pub in Glasgow - several casualties

Helicopter crashes into roof of Glasgow club


Quotes from leaders, family at Mandela memorial

Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Castro at Mandela memorial


Major fire breaks out in JK secretariat in Srinagar

Fire breaks out near secretariat in Srinagar


China-EU 2020 Strategic Agenda for Cooperation released at 16th China-EU Summit

Full text: China-EU 2020 Strategic Agenda for Cooperation


Global progress seen in ending death penalty

Iran diplomat: progress being made in expert-level talks


Greek police arrest German on suspicion of spying

Israel press bemoans price of talks resumption


UN Chemical Weapons Experts to Visit Syria


Syria agrees to surrender chemical weapons

Syria FM: We will stop producing chemical weapons


Fatah endorses refusal to recognise Israel


NATO: 3 troops killed in Afghanistan attack


Food poisoning kills at least 20 children in India


Indian-origin teacher dies after attack in New Zealand


Six killed in drone strike in N Waziristan


17 govt employees killed in Pakistan bus bombing

At least 78 killed in Pakistan church bombing


At least 150 dead as strong quake hits southwest Balochistan


Israel 'bombs' Syria as envoy presses peace talks bid

Fierce clashes in east Syria as US pushes peace talks


US, Russia enter third day of Syria talks

US and Russia agree Syria arms deal in Geneva


Australia cuts interest rates to record low


Syria opposition unity take face specter of collapse

Syria divided opposition struggles within wider Syrian struggle


International forensic teams join Kenyan mall carnage probe

Arrested Briton 'not significant' to Kenya attack probe


Obama signs law aimed at barring Iran UN envoy


Fire in Russian psychiatric hospital kills 38

38 feared dead in Russian psychiatric hospital fire


DPRK leader calls for better ties with S.Korea

North Korea urges foreigners to leave South Korea


Chinese, Russian FMs exchange opinions on Ukraine crisis

Chinese president arrives in Argentina for state visit


Poll: Cory Booker takes early lead for N.J. Senate

Nigella Lawson 'took cocaine every day for a decade'


State: No funds for yeshiva that incites violence


Man admits threatening to kill Prince Harry


Manchester United Ticket Sales And Profit Down

Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85


U.S. fast-food workers plan nationwide strikes over minimum wage


All eyes on new Pak army chief Raheel Sharif

Flood alerts in France as river levels rise


One killed, 40 injured in Mexico candy factory blast

Three killed, 21 injured in two road mishaps


Hassoun to Mauritanian delegation: conspiracy imposed on Syria targets its stances, particularly over Palestine

Mufti : conspiracy aginst Syria targets its stances, particularly towards Palestine


Senate confirms Janet Yellen as chair of US Federal Reserve

US Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as New Central Bank Chief


Obama to meet with China‚Äôs Xi in California June 7-8

Obama to meet Ukrainian prime minister at White House


Protests for kidnapped girls banned in Nigerian capital

Scores 'killed' in Boko Haram raid in Nigeria


China yuan weakens to 6.1559 against USD

China yuan weakens to 6.1818 against USD Tuesday


Israelis and Palestinians aim to negotiate a 'final' peace deal after positive talks

Israeli army kills 3 Palestinian militants in West Bank clashes


Japanese politician apologizes for sex comment

Japan mayor apologizes to U.S., denies wrong words on "comfort women"


43 killed, 86 wounded in attacks in Iraq


Iran backs proposal for meeting on Syria conflict


Philippines government says peace talks with communists have failed


Colorado Governor Visits School Shooting Victim

Colorado governor visits school shooting victim


Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud killed in drone strike

Pakistani Taliban 'elect new chief', vow 'unprecedented' revenge


House blaze kills 7 in northern Pakistan


FAA lifts ban on U.S. flights to Tel Aviv


Japan: World's Oldest Man Ever Dies Aged 116


Pakistan holds landmark election as 29 killed in attacks


Algeria president gets therapy after stroke: state media

Bulgarian president tries to break election stalemate


Janet Yellen: Five things you might not know


Pakistan's Musharraf charged over Bhutto murder

Pakistan's Musharraf Charged In Bhutto Death


US Supreme Court limits president's recess appointments power

High court checks President's recess appointment power


Euro crisis is over, says France's Francois Hollande

Eurozone debt crisis is over, says France's President


Treasury proposal sees 1.5% increase in income tax

Treasury proposes 1.5% income tax raise in budget


EU Ministers of Employment and Social policy will discuss how to boost employment, integrate social and economic policies

EU Ministers of Employment and Social policy to discuss employment boosting strategies


Boy, 14, arrested for sex attacks around a university campus

Two teenagers arrested after string of sex attacks on Manchester University campus


Protests after George Zimmerman acquitted in Trayvon Martin case


Maldives begins to vote in controversy-ridden presidential poll

Crisis-hit Maldives holds new presidential poll


Obama, Hollande Hail Transformed US-French Relationship


Iran, IAEA Officials Meet Ahead of March Nuclear Deadline

Iran, IAEA officials meet ahead of March nuclear deadline: ISNA


New UN peacekeeping chief named for Central African Republic

UN takes over peacekeeping in Central African Republic


Israeli forces detain Palestinian MP in Hebron

Israeli forces detain 2 Palestinians in overnight arrest raids


Israeli police clash with Palestinian protesters at sensitive Jerusalem holy site

Israel Police Clash With Palestinians in Jerusalem


3 killed, 4 injured in Los Angeles shootings


Pranab stresses need to strive for peace by nations

WTO: India regrets action of developed nations


Volkswagen skids into red in wake of pollution scandal

Volkswagen's "gesture of goodwill" to diesel owners


Obama is right: Africa deserves better leadership

Obama waiting for midterm to name attorney general


New video shows US police officers beating mentally-ill man

New York police officer critically wounded in hatchet attack