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Israel Invites Bids in Construction Plan (AP)
AP - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved bids for construction of 1,000 homes in Jewish West Bank settlements after freezing them earlier this month, amid growing friction with the United States over continued settlement expansion. | 13 |
Higher oil prices to trim China's 2004 GDP growth (AFP)
AFP - Surging oil prices could moderate China's economy this year as rising costs push inflation higher, hitting corporate profits and consumer pocket books, analysts and state press said. | 13 |
'Miracle babies' seized in Kenya
Police in Kenya seize 11 "miracle babies" for DNA tests after allegations of child trafficking. | 13 |
Milosevic: No lawyer to be imposed
On <a href='http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/697/'>CNN International: Europe</a> | 10 |
Motorola Expects Strong Sales Growth
Motorola Inc., the world's
second-largest mobile phone maker, said on Tuesday it expects
to sustain strong sales growth in the second half of 2004
thanks to new handsets with innovative designs and features. | 6 |
Soldering Surprise
There's nothing routine about working in space, as astronaut Mike Fincke found out recently when he did some soldering onboard the International Space Station. | 6 |
U.S. Gymnasts End Rebuilding With Silver (AP)
AP - Twenty years later, the boys are back on the medal stand. | 8 |
Insurers were sending loss adjusters to the coastal village of...
Insurers were sending loss adjusters to the coastal village of Boscastle today to begin assessing the damage caused by the flash floods. | 2 |
European stocks steady in early deals (AFP)
AFP - European stock markets were stable in early trading a day after rising sharply in tandem with Wall Street on relief at falling oil prices. | 2 |
European stocks steady in early deals (AFP)
AFP - European stock markets were stable in early trading a day after rising sharply in tandem with Wall Street on relief at falling oil prices. | 13 |
Three Members of Bhutto's Party Killed (AP)
AP - Unidentified gunmen opened fire on supporters of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's party ahead of a key by-election, killing three people, police said Tuesday. | 13 |
Sharon Allows 1,000 More Settler Homes in West Bank
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved building tenders for 1,000 more Israeli settlement homes in the occupied West Bank frozen earlier to avoid upsetting the United States, political sources said on Tuesday. | 13 |
Ill. Governor Wants Network of Pharmacies (AP)
AP - Gov. Rod Blagojevich has made headlines for turning to Canada to try to get prescription drugs at lower prices for the state. Now he's looking beyond the nation's northern neighbor. | 3 |
Parents flounder over asthma care
Parents of children with asthma are failing to clear their homes of substances that can cause an attack. | 3 |
Sharon Allows 1,000 More Settler Homes in West Bank
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved building tenders for 1,000 more Israeli settlement homes in the occupied West Bank frozen earlier to avoid upsetting the United States, political sources said on Tuesday. | 10 |
Higher oil prices to trim China's 2004 GDP growth (AFP)
AFP - Surging oil prices could moderate China's economy this year as rising costs push inflation higher, hitting corporate profits and consumer pocket books, analysts and state press said. | 0 |
Staples Posts Sharply Higher Profit (Reuters)
Reuters - Staples Inc. (SPLS.O), the top U.S.
office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump
in quarterly profit as a weaker dollar boosted results abroad
and initial back-to-school demand drove sales. | 0 |
Staples Posts Sharply Higher Profit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit as a weaker dollar boosted results abroad and initial back-to-school demand drove sales. | 0 |
Small.biz left standing in ecommerce goldrush
There's riches in them thar stores | 6 |
Vote now to name BSA's antipiracy weasel
<strong>Poll</strong> The Mother of all Mustelid polls | 6 |
Rock star Love's trial date set
Singer Courtney Love is to face trial on 30 September on two drug charges for illegal possession of painkillers. | 1 |
First Baseman Mientkiewicz Plays Second (AP)
AP - Terry Francona's unusual tweak to Boston's lineup left the Red Sox wondering if their manager had made a mistake. Former Gold Glove first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz started at second base for the first time in his career in Boston's 8-4 victory over Toronto on Monday night. | 8 |
Olympic Rower Draws on 9/11 Experience
ATHENS (Reuters) - Working in the ruins of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Jason Read looked up to see fellow New York firefighters hoist a tattered and torn U.S. flag. | 12 |
Russian Court Rejects Researchers' Appeal (AP)
AP - The Russian Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from an arms control researcher who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason in what rights advocates have called a politically motivated case. | 2 |
Greek Man Accused of 'Air Rage' in Ireland (AP)
AP - Irish police arrested a 36-year-old Greek man Tuesday over an "air rage" incident that forced a Delta Air Lines flight to make an emergency landing at Shannon airport in western Ireland. | 2 |
Man charged with money laundering
An Armagh man is charged with money laundering linked to an alleged £5m fuel smuggling fraud. | 2 |
Parents flounder over asthma care
Parents of children with asthma are failing to clear their homes of substances that can cause an attack. | 2 |
Zeta 'stalker' is fit for trial
A psychiatrist finds the woman accused of threatening Catherine Zeta Jones mentally fit for trial. | 2 |
Russian Court Rejects Researchers' Appeal (AP)
AP - The Russian Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from an arms control researcher who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason in what rights advocates have called a politically motivated case. | 13 |
Man charged with money laundering
An Armagh man is charged with money laundering linked to an alleged £5m fuel smuggling fraud. | 10 |
Parents flounder over asthma care
Parents of children with asthma are failing to clear their homes of substances that can cause an attack. | 10 |
Zeta 'stalker' is fit for trial
A psychiatrist finds the woman accused of threatening Catherine Zeta Jones mentally fit for trial. | 10 |
Food, Gas Fuel BJ's Quarterly Profit (Reuters)
Reuters - BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. (BJ.N) on
Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit as soaring gasoline
prices and strong demand for food boosted sales. | 0 |
Food, Gas Fuel BJ's Quarterly Profit
CHICAGO (Reuters) - BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BJ.N&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">BJ.N</A> on Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit as soaring gasoline prices and strong demand for food boosted sales. | 0 |
Blu-ray burns for interactive content
Flashy features could tempt consumers--and that tempts Hollywood, which could help Blu-ray beat out a rival technology. | 6 |
Standards battle could shoot both sides in foot
Tussle over next-generation DVD format could alienate consumers.
| 6 |
Croatian cavers sink to new low
WASHINGTON-Earlier this month, as thousands of Olympians trained to compete in Athens, a small team of Croatian cavers set a benchmark that went largely unnoticed. | 2 |
Scandinavian Nuna II tour begins in sunny Oslo
The Nuna II team and the support crew were welcomed to the capital of Norway by the Dutch ambassador Mr Ader and his wife at their residence. | 2 |
Communism still haunts east Europe
Is the transition from communism over? To some analysts of the eight central and east European countries that joined the European Union on May 1, and which are all now members of NATO, that question could ... | 2 |
U.S. Clears Travel to Saudi Arabia (AP)
AP - Families of American diplomats in Saudi Arabia, ordered to leave the kingdom last April, will not be permitted to return "until further notice," the State Department has announced. | 13 |
Revealing Hospital Gowns Redesigned
PORTLAND, Maine - Whether its blue or spotted or stripped, the standard issue hospital gown is drafty and revealing. It's embarrassing for just about anyone who's spent a night in a medical center... | 13 |
Stocks to Be in a Cautious Mood at Open
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks are seen in a cautious mood at the open Tuesday as investors weigh up the merits of Monday's oil-inspired rally... | 13 |
Saudis Use 9-11 Report in U.S Ad Campaign
WASHINGTON - Stung by criticism about its role in fighting terrorism, Saudi Arabia has launched a radio advertising campaign in 19 U.S. cities citing the Sept... | 13 |
Israel Invites Bids in Construction Plan
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved bids for construction of 1,000 homes in Jewish West Bank settlements after freezing them earlier this month, amid growing friction with the United States over continued settlement expansion. The planned construction violates the internationally backed "road map" plan, accepted by Israel, which calls for a construction freeze... | 13 |
Delays Mar Conference Mission to Najaf
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A delegation of Iraqis meant to help negotiate an end to an uprising in Najaf was forced to delay its mission Tuesday when it could not get a military escort for the dangerous journey to meet the radical cleric at the center of the standoff in the holy city. It was an embarrassing turn of events for Iraqi leaders seeking a political victory to give them credibility as they try to chart the country's new course and end the fighting in Najaf - their worst crisis since taking power in the end of June... | 13 |
Americans Miss Cut in Olympic 100 Free
ATHENS, Greece - Top American sprinters Jason Lezak and Ian Crocker missed the cut in the Olympic 100-meter freestyle preliminaries Tuesday, a stunning blow for a country that had always done well in the event. Pieter van den Hoogenband of the Netherlands and Australian Ian Thorpe advanced to the evening semifinal a day after dueling teenager Michael Phelps in the 200 freestyle, won by Thorpe... | 13 |
The New Man
Singapore's incoming Prime Minister is eager to show his kinder, gentler side
| 13 |
Hostile Takeover
The battle moves to the political arena as Taipei and Beijing wrap up their wargames | 13 |
Going For Broke?
Chronic unemployment, a yawning deficit and uncollected taxes are sinking the Philippines
| 13 |
Giving Back Hope
A controversial procedure for injured spines has turned a Beijing hospital into a medical mecca
| 13 |
Home Depot Rises Before the Bell
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares in Home Depot Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">HD.N</A> rose before the opening bell on Tuesday after the world's largest home improvement retailer reported a 19 percent rise in second-quarter profit. | 0 |
Stocks to Watch Tuesday
The world's largest home improvement retailer on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose topping estimates, as technology upgrades and other store improvements helped boost sales. Its shares closed at $33.98 on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. | 0 |
BOFH takes a hit from Cupid's arrow
<strong>Episode 26</strong> Shall I compare thee to an OS2-free Intel box? | 6 |
Nortel Says Canada Plans Accounting Probe
Nortel Networks Corp. said on Monday the Royal Canadian Mounted Police told
the company it will begin a criminal investigation into
Nortel's financial accounting. | 6 |
Two Plead Not Guilty in Hacking Case
Two men accused of aiding a Romanian man charged with hacking into the online ordering system of the world's largest computer equipment distributor pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. | 6 |
Rival Targets Apple's ITunes Customers
For more than a year, Apple Computers Inc. enjoyed singular success selling songs exclusively to users of its iPod portable music player. Now, it's got rival RealNetworks Inc. trying to lure iTunes customers away. | 6 |
Free-Speech for Online Gambling Ads Sought
The operator of a gambling news site on the Internet has asked a federal judge to declare that advertisements in U.S. media for foreign online casinos and sports betting outlets are protected by free-speech rights. | 6 |
PalmOne Unveils SD Wi-Fi Card
Tiny 802.11b adapter will work with Zire 72, Tungsten T3 handhelds. | 6 |
German investor confidents slides on high oil prices (AFP)
AFP - Investor confidence in Germany has declined more sharply than anticipated, a major economic think tank said, as high oil prices put a damper on hopes of a continuation of the nascent recovery. | 2 |
US hurricane victims face turmoil
Many victims of Florida's worst hurricane for years are still homeless, with no electricity or telephone services. | 13 |
Heart drugs 'may slow down HIV'
Statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol, may also fight HIV, a study suggests. | 13 |
Heart drugs 'may slow down HIV'
Statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol, may also fight HIV, a study suggests. | 3 |
Google seeks OK to sell shares
Google has signaled that its share auction is nearly complete, asking the Securities and Exchange Commission for approval to begin selling 25.7 million shares of stock starting late this afternoon. | 0 |
$1.1b deal to join hospital chains
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- LifePoint Hospitals Inc. , an operator of acute care facilities in rural areas, outlined a deal yesterday to buy rival Province Healthcare Co. for about $1.1 billion in cash and stock. | 0 |
Intelsat to be bought by group of investment funds
NEW YORK -- Intelsat Ltd., the pioneering satellite operator founded by a multinational government consortium, is being acquired by a group of investment funds for about $3 billion in cash, the third major buyout in the industry disclosed this year. | 0 |
Is Hugh serious about Jemina?
The British actor took Jemina to meet his dad recently. | 1 |
Finnair Swings to Profit on Growing Sales
Finnair swung into a second-quarter profit on growing sales as demand on its routes--especially to Asia--continued to grow, the company said Tuesday. | 2 |
BHP Billiton year to June profit seen up sharply on higher prices, demand (AFP)
AFP - Australian resources firm BHP Billiton is expected to post sharply higher earnings in the year to June aided by rising commodities prices, high production levels and continued strong demand from China, analysts said. | 2 |
German investor confidents slides on high oil prices (AFP)
AFP - Investor confidence in Germany has declined more sharply than anticipated, a major economic think tank said, as high oil prices put a damper on hopes of a continuation of the nascent recovery. | 2 |
Finnair swings to second-quarter profit, sees full-year loss (AFP)
AFP - Finnair said it had swung into profit of 7.5 million euros (9.3 million dollars) in the second quarter but would post a full-year operating loss due to rising fuel costs. | 2 |
Back-in-favour Defoe eager to strike an impression (AFP)
AFP - Tottenham forward Jermaine Defoe, called up for the England squad to face Ukraine in Wednesday's friendly, is relishing the chance to form a deadly strike partnership with Michael Owen. | 2 |
Owen backs Eriksson to lead England to World Cup glory (AFP)
AFP - Michael Owen has dismissed mounting criticism of Sven-Goran Eriksson's management of England and backed the Swede to ensure his squad challenges for glory at the 2006 World Cup. | 2 |
Heart drugs 'may slow down HIV'
Statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol, may also fight HIV, a study suggests. | 2 |
Finnair swings to second-quarter profit, sees full-year loss (AFP)
AFP - Finnair said it had swung into profit of 7.5 million euros (9.3 million dollars) in the second quarter but would post a full-year operating loss due to rising fuel costs. | 13 |
Crews rescue dozens after flash floods strike Britain
LONDON -- Heavy rain caused flash floods in seaside communities in southwestern England yesterday, and dozens of people were rescued from cars, trees, and rooftops by emergency helicopters and lifeboats, officials said. About 50 people were trapped in their vehicles by the flood waters, with some managing to free themselves, officials said. The Coast Guard said 30 empty vehicles were ... | 13 |
ASU to Get Grant for STD-Killing Drugs (AP)
AP - Arizona State University's new Biodesign Institute is getting a five-year, $7.4 million federal grant to work on drugs that kill sexually transmitted diseases like AIDS. | 3 |
Gym Managers Tune In to Health Club Beefs
Gym members gave us an earful last week after we asked readers to tell us their biggest gripes about their health clubs. With comments still pouring in, we offered a sampling of the biggest vote-getters, including calls for expanded class schedules, more-varied classes and more cardio machines. This week, gym managers have the floor. | 3 |
Heart drugs 'may slow down HIV'
Statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol, may also fight HIV, a study suggests. | 10 |
BA to hold crucial strike talks
Business: British Airways will today hold talks with trade unions in an attempt to avert August bank holiday strike threat. | 10 |
Firms 'must develop child-friendly drugs'
Society: Drugs companies must focus more on the needs of children when developing new medicines, minister warns. | 10 |
Home Depot Up, Nortel Falls Before Bell (Reuters)
Reuters - Shares in Home Depot Inc. (HD.N) rose
before the opening bell on Tuesday after the world's largest
home improvement retailer reported a 19 percent rise in
second-quarter profit. | 0 |
Stocks to Watch Tuesday (Reuters)
Reuters - Stocks to watch: HOME DEPOT INC.
(HD.N): | 0 |
J.C. Penney Posts Second-Quarter Profit (Reuters)
Reuters - Department store operator J.C. Penney
Co. Inc. (JCP.N) on Tuesday posted a second-quarter profit,
reversing a year-earlier loss, helped by inventory controls and
strong department store sales. | 0 |
German investor confidents slides on high oil prices (AFP)
AFP - Investor confidence in Germany has declined more sharply than anticipated, a major economic think tank said, as high oil prices put a damper on hopes of a continuation of the nascent recovery. | 0 |
Home Depot Up, Nortel Falls Before Bell
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares in Home Depot Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">HD.N</A> rose before the opening bell on Tuesday after the world's largest home improvement retailer reported a 19 percent rise in second-quarter profit. | 0 |
Stocks Set to Gain, Buoyed by Motorola
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks should rally at the market's open on Tuesday, bolstered by a positive outlook from Motorola Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=MOT.N&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">MOT.N</A> and easing crude prices. | 0 |
J.C. Penney Posts Second-Quarter Profit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Department store operator J.C. Penney Co. Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JCP.N&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">JCP.N</A> on Tuesday posted a second-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, helped by inventory controls and strong department store sales. | 0 |
Staples Profit Up Sharply, to Enter China
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SPLS.O&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">SPLS.O</A>, the top U.S. office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 39 percent jump in quarterly profit, raised its full-year forecast and said it plans to enter the fast-growing Chinese market. | 0 |
Estee Lauder Quarterly Profit Climbs
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cosmetics manufacturer Estee Lauder Cos. Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=EL.N&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">EL.N</A> on Tuesday posted a bigger quarterly profit, bolstered by sales in Europe and an improving U.S. retail market. | 0 |
BJ's Profit Rises; Food, Gas Sales Strong
CHICAGO (Reuters) - BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BJ.N&target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">BJ.N</A> on Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit as soaring gasoline prices and strong demand for food boosted sales. | 0 |
PalmOne Unveils SD Wi-Fi Card (PC World)
PC World - Tiny 802.11b adapter will work with Zire 72, Tungsten T3 handhelds. | 6 |
Maxtor boosts SATA HDD cache to 16MB
New DiamondMax 10s sport dual processors too | 6 |
Sachin shocks!
Sachin Khedekar plays Subhas Chandra Bose in Shyam Benegal's Netaji. | 1 |
Americans Miss Cut
In a stunning blow to the U.S., Americans Ian Crocker and Jason Lezak miss the cut in the 100-meter freestyle preliminaries. | 8 |
U.S. Softball Cruises
Lori Harrigan allows only a first-inning bunt single and Crystl Bustos homers Tuesday as the U.S. softball team posts its fourth straight shutout, 4-0, over China. | 8 |
Twins of the world unite in France (AFP)
AFP - A tiny French village in Brittany -- the self proclaimed capital of twin-dom -- has played host to an international gathering of thousands of identical twins, triplets and quadruplets. | 2 |
Twins of the world unite in France (AFP)
AFP - A tiny French village in Brittany -- the self proclaimed capital of twin-dom -- has played host to an international gathering of thousands of identical twins, triplets and quadruplets. | 13 |
Developing states to seek voice in fighting terror (Reuters)
Reuters - Developing nations launched their annual diplomatic summit on Tuesday with a plea to the United States and other powerful countries to consult them on tackling terror and resolving the Middle East conflict | 13 |
Time to Buy?
When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. | 0 |
Symantec Upgrades Norton Security Products
Revamped Norton AntiVirus, Personal Firewall, and AntiSpam tools fight pests and dangers online. | 6 |
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